64 Chapter 63 : Not His Own?

[Fourth Raikage A: Suicune? Did Terumi Mei get the inheritance from the Golden List!? How did you manage it?]

[Onoki: Raikage-boy, you can't grasp this. What are you trying to do? Of course, it's because of Uchiha Ran's Mangekyō Sharingan.]

[Rasa: Mangekyō Sharingan? Can you still utilize it in the Otherworld through the Gold List?]

[Onoki: Otherwise, provide me with a reasonable explanation. The Mangekyō Sharingan is quite effective with Tailed Beasts. I still recall how Uchiha Madara controlled the Nine-Tails with just one eye.]

[Yang Nine-Tails: Oh, come on, you'll be in trouble if you bring that up again!]

[Uchiha Madara: Facts. Do you have any objections? Hold on!]

[Yang Nine-Tails:…]

Evil Uchiha, just you wait!

[Rasa: Bro, the Mangekyō Sharingan is kinda scary.]

[Onoki: With Jinchuriki, there's no need to be overly concerned about the Mangekyō. What we should be worried about are Terumi Mei and Uchiha Ran. Considering their affectionate appearances, it's entirely possible for the Hidden Mist Village and Konoha to unite.]

[Tsunade: Onoki, don't sow discord without asking. Ran-kun is from Konoha!]

[Yamanaka Ino: Second, second, Ran-kun is from Konoha!]

[Hinata Hyuga: +1!)

[Sakura : Seconded."

[Kurotsuchi: Personally, I think good things should be shared, and Konoha shouldn't be too selfish.]

[Pakumi: Like one!]

[Tsukumi: Uchiha Ran could also be part of the ninja world.]

The chat channel instantly went haywire.

For the first time, the natives of the ninja world felt the terror of star-chasing fans.

The Kage-level leaders wanted to interfere, but there was no room for them.

At that moment, Gold List's screen shook, and the images of Terumi Mei and Uchiha Ran vanished.

Terumi Mei had successfully inherited Suicune, creating a joyful atmosphere.

With the chime of the Golden List, the next person on the list was revealed.

When they saw that crimson hair, many people's eyes widened.

The Uzumaki clan, again?

It seemed that there were numerous hidden members of this clan in the ninja world.

If the Golden List had appeared decades earlier, it might have been dominated by a single clan.

But the next moment, most people felt nothing extraordinary. Yet, the Kages were far from calm.

Because they noticed the eyes of the person on the list.

Purple pupils encircled with lines.

Could it be the eyes of the legendary Sage of the Six Paths, the most powerful Rinnegan of the three great doujutsu, alongside the Byakugan and Sharingan!?

Could the legend actually be true!?

"Nagato!"

On the way back to Konoha, Jiraiya halted immediately upon seeing this person on the list.

The Rinnegan and the fiery red hair unique to the Uzumaki clan could only belong to Uzumaki Nagato, a disciple he had taken in during the Second Ninja World War in the Land of Rain.

Initially, it was just a redemption mission with a hidden motive.

During Nagato's training, Jiraiya discovered Nagato's Rinnegan and began to suspect that Nagato might be the Child of Prophecy foretold by the Great Toad Sage.

In his years of wandering the ninja world, Jiraiya had visited the Land of Rain multiple times, yet he never received any news about Nagato, Konan, and Yahiko.

But now, it seemed they were still alive and possessed formidable strength.

"However, can the Rinnegan only rank seventh?"

Jiraiya found the situation somewhat absurd.

In the legends, Rinnegan, also known as one of Three Great Dojutsu, were indeed exceptional, but the Rinnegan, which appeared to be superior, ranking seventh? If there were still six bloodlines stronger than this, the ninja world was far more complex than he had imagined.

Similar thoughts raced through the minds of those in the ninja world who had some knowledge of the Rinnegan.

Only a few, such as Uchiha Obito and Uchiha Madara, had expected this.

"The Rinnegan is obtained through the fusion of Hashirama's cells and the evolution of the Eternal Mangekyō. If it made the list, it would unquestionably be the top-ranked bloodline limit!"

"Uzumaki Nagato is on the list because of his Uzumaki lineage, not the Rinnegan. The eyes are, in fact, not his own."

In Pure Land, Uchiha Madara spoke confidently.

And it turned out his speculations were correct.

The three-dimensional image of Uzumaki Nagato appeared within a circle and shot into the Golden List.

7th Place: Uzumaki Nagato (Advanced Uzumaki Physique · Crippled)

Upon seeing this message, the air in Akatsuki's headquarters in the Land of Rain became awkward.

Deidara, who had been vocal before, said, "Our leader is undoubtedly going to be at the top of the bloodline limit list. Shouldn't we make an announcement to the ninja world?"

Pain glanced expressionlessly at Deidara, nodding, and said, "The first place should come with great rewards, and it will further enhance my power."

"The moment I reach the top is the moment Akatsuki reveals itself to the ninja world. From then on, we prepare the world for pain."

With these words, Pain raised his hands, forming two words: "from now on."

But at this very moment, the Golden List appeared.

The person on the list was Uzumaki Nagato.

Few Akatsuki members knew about Uzumaki Nagato, but those mesmerizing Rinnegan were etched in their memory.

To claim that this was the second pair of Rinnegan in the ninja world, the Akatsuki members would never have believed it.

So, there was only one explanation.

The Pain standing before them was merely a puppet manipulated by Uzumaki Nagato!

This realization brought a glimmer of joy to Deidara. Did this mean their leader played the same art as him?

However, an awkward atmosphere permeated the room.

After all, Uzumaki Nagato had just concluded his "speech."

But the members of Akatsuki were quick to notice the reason for Nagato's placement on the list, sparking confusion and questions.

The reason was that Uzumaki Nagato's presence on the list was attributed to his Uzumaki lineage and disability, not his Rinnegan.

Advanced Uzumaki Physique, which already reached the pinnacle of a top-level physique despite belonging to a crippled person, was now at the forefront of the list. But those Rinnegan, which shone like lanterns in the darkness, weren't featured on the Gold List.

Was there an issue with the criteria for judgment?

Could it be that the Rinnegan wasn't a bloodline limit but a piece of equipment?

"I'm sure the Rinnegan is far too advanced to be ranked on the list. Our leader will certainly top it when the time comes," Deidara insisted, attempting to cover the awkwardness.

Pain maintained his usual stoic expression, but this situation made Uzumaki Nagato, who stood behind him, nod in agreement.

It was impossible for the Rinnegan to not be on the list, and it was impossible for the Gold List not to know about the Rinnegan.

Now, the reward options were revealed.

Option 1: Completely integrate the Rinnegan and use it for oneself.

Option 2: Sacrifice the Rinnegan to obtain a Sage Body (gifted with Uzumaki clan abilities and a comprehensive Sealing Techniques manual).

These two pieces of information held critical implications.

First, they confirmed that the Rinnegan was indeed a Bloodline Limit, placing it on the same level as Sage Body.

Second, it indicated that Uzumaki Nagato's Rinnegan did not truly belong to him.

[Onoki: Hey, if I understand correctly, Uzumaki Nagato's Rinnegan doesn't belong to him?]

[Fourth Raikage A: I've always said that Byakugan can be used by others; even Kakashi, a Copy Ninja, can utilize Sharingan. These eyes are like equipment.]

[Onoki: The Rinnegan, where is it? This old man wouldn't mind having a pair.]

[Uzumaki Nagato: Do you want to die?]

[Onoki: Junior, you're quite audacious, threatening this old man. It's been a while since someone piqued my interest.]

[Deidara: How dare you speak to our leader that way?]

[Onoki: Leader? Hey, you wicked traitor, have you joined some cult?]

[Hidan: Nonsense, our organization is called Akatsuki. Only I am a cultist; the others aren't worthy.]

[Fourth Raikage A: Akatsuki? I've heard of it; it's that mercenary organization Onoki likes to read and write about.]

[Onoki: Nonsense, this old man simply spends money to fight on my behalf!]

[Kisame: Now that we're exposed, why don't we greet everyone, Itachi-san?]

[Uchiha Itachi: ....]

[Uchiha Sasuke: Itachi, again? Come and die for me!]

[Orochimaru: Fufufu, seven against one. Speaking of which, Deidara joined Akatsuki after you defeated him.]

[Sasori: Orochimaru, shut your mouth, you traitor!]

One by one, members of the Akatsuki appeared.

Their identities shocked the ninja world.

They were all S-class traitors.

[Onoki: This Akatsuki organization seems unusual. An S-class traitor ninjas gathering? What's your plan?]

[Uzumaki Nagato: To make the world feel pain and then bring "nuclear peace" to it.]

[Onoki: How, specifically?]

[Uzumaki Nagato: You're asking too many questions.]

[Onoki: You don't respect your elders at all. Everyone, this organization has gathered so many S-class traitors; their intentions must be extraordinary. I propose that the villages unite to eliminate them and prevent chaos in the ninja world.]

[Uchiha Ran: You're free to do as you please; we of Konoha won't get involved.]

Inside the Hidden Mist Village,

Uchiha Ran had just finished healing Suicune's injury and was having an intimate conversation with him.

In his mind, he contemplated how to torment that Goh once Terumi Mei departed for the Pokemon World, ensuring he and his ancestors from his past life would be thoroughly vexed.

Uzumaki Nagato's seventh-place ranking with Advanced Uzumaki Physique didn't surprise him.

Unexpected occurrences weren't worth his attention.

However, he didn't anticipate the depth of this group's chatter and conversation.

Onoki, a Village Kage, quickly sought to deal with the Akatsuki with just a few words.

It was as if he ordered a Chinese takeout meal; was it so easy for him to destroy it?

[Shimura Danzo: Uchiha Ran, what did you say? My Konoha Village is the largest village in the ninja world, and when it comes to matters that benefit the ninja world, I must lead by example.]

The Root organization, upon seeing Uchiha Ran's remarks, grew excited.

Uzumaki Nagato and Akatsuki, which he was quite familiar with, combined forces with Hanzo to deal with them.

It was a pity that only Yahiko, the leader of the Akatsuki, had perished.

Originally, he believed this organization would never pose a threat again, but he hadn't anticipated their covert growth to such an extent.

A sense of foreboding washed over him.

For Konoha's sake and his own, this Akatsuki organization had to be annihilated.

At this moment, he could position himself as working for the greater good of the ninja world...

Spray, that's the kind of grand gesture it was.

This wave, he concealed within the atmosphere.

"Pity!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen saw his old friend's statement and lamented.

He had also intended to show solidarity.

The Will of Fire was unyielding. It was time to unveil their resolve.

Unexpectedly, Onoki took the lead.

But in the next instant, he couldn't be happier.

[Uchiha Ran: Third Tsuchikage, let me ask you a question. Do you believe that Uchiha Madara could single handedly destroy the Iwagakure?]

[Onoki: Yes!]

To conclude the battle, the entire ninja world watched with bated breath.

These people could only witness the fight from a distance.

Susanoo...unbeatable.

There was no challenge for Hashirama, and Uchiha Madara could even face Iwagakure single handedly!

[Uchiha Ran: The Rinnegan is an evolution of the Eternal Mangekyō. Do you still want to confront the Akatsuki?]

What!?

At that moment, the ninja world was left speechless.

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