Chapter 118.1 : Tagitsuhime!

"The Art of Summoning!"

In the sky, the three-dimensional image of Uchiha Ran lightly bit his finger. Instead of crouching, he stood facing forward, and a white smoke billowed forth.

Soon after, a graceful figure materialized. She was akin to the beauty of Tagorihime and Ichikishimahime, with long green hair adorned by a golden crown. The crown held a glistening sphere on its peak.

Her eyes, a pair of golden vertical pupils, were complemented by black and red eye shadow extending towards her nose. Clad in a white gown, she sported a hooked green ornament on her chest.

At a glance, one could discern her status as another high-ranking denizen of the Ryūchi Cave.

The subsequent ranking information reaffirmed this revelation.

Sixteenth Place: Tagitsuhime (a prominent member of Ryūchi Cave, acknowledged as an elder-level confidante of the White Snake Sage, possessing formidable Sage Jutsu abilities. She is primarily tasked with screening those attempting Ryūchi Cave trials. Those who fail are permitted to be swallowed by her.)

Blood Pact: Uchiha Ran

The Golden List live broadcast room switched back to Konoha Hokage's office, where a cloud of smoke surrounded Uchiha Ran, revealing the figure of Tagitsuhime.

"Why am I here?" Tagitsuhime frowned, a displeased expression evident in the snake-like eyes.

During the previous summoning of Garaga, Tagorihime, and Ichikishimahime, it was Uchiha Sasuke, Mitarashi Anko, and Orochimaru who were summoned in reverse. Why was it now her turn to be summoned?

Doesn't that imply she's considered inferior to her two younger sisters and Garaga?

"You're not big, perhaps you want to challenge me to see who's stronger?" Uchiha Ran didn't mince words with Tagitsuhime.

This Snake Girl may be beautiful, but at her core, she's still a snake. She possesses a rather unsavory personality and enjoys confusing those who come to Ryūchi Cave to cultivate with food. Eventually, she turns them into food and devours them.

If not for taking advantage of the Summoning Beast List, Uchiha Ran would have dealt with this snake monster long ago.

Though all three, Tagitsuhime and the other two Snake Princesses, as well as the White Snake Sage, are Senjutsu users, they essentially act as mentor of Snake Sage Jutsu to those suitable.

One is a schemer, the other deals with waste, and the one swallows!

"Fifth Hokage is jesting."

Initially, Tagitsuhime wanted to protest. As the head of the snake princesses in Ryūchi Cave, one of the Three Great Sage Region, second only to the White Snake Sage, she's never been disrespected by anyone.

But when she met Uchiha Ran's dark gaze, she chose to remain silent.

She instinctively felt: speak nonsense, and you will meet your demise!

A hush fell over the scene.

At this moment, Senju Tobirama spoke up, "Fifth Hokage, it seems your analysis is entirely accurate. What preparations do you propose we make next?"

The analysis refers to the definition of the Summoning Beast List. It was through this argument that Uchiha Ran managed to convince the White Snake Sage, Tagitsuhime, and Garaga in Ryūchi Cave to agree to a contract.

Additionally, there is the notion that the tailed beasts can be listed.

Even the presence of Tagitsuhime, who is subordinate to the White Snake Sage, can only secure the sixteenth spot on the Summoning Beast List. Undoubtedly, the tailed beasts can make the list.

Hearing this, Uchiha Ran glanced at Uzumaki Naruto and smiled, "No, I think the most prudent choice is to refrain. Besides, with Tsunade and the First Hokage teaming up, there's no chance of manipulation."

The higher the ranking, the better the rewards.

The Nine Tails must be the foremost among the tailed beasts and, by chance, is at the top of the Summoning Beast List.

According to Senju Tobirama's speculation, the Nine Tails is the Summoning beast of Uchiha Madara. If they are listed simultaneously, significant changes are likely after receiving rewards.

Hence, the desire for pre-emptive strategic planning.

However, Uchiha Ran deemed it unnecessary.

Uchiha Madara is already a thing of the past.

When the Bloodline Limit list was announced, Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo and the Nine Tails had a brief exchange on the Golden List chat channel. Others couldn't perceive it, but he understood that the Sage of Six Paths had already revealed Naruto Ashura's reincarnation identity to the Nine Tails.

The Nine Tails would never harm Naruto.

This situation is stable.

"Then, as you say."

Tobirama nodded in agreement.

The viewpoints come from the perspective of the Second Hokage.

However, as long as Uchiha Ran doesn't make an obviously incorrect decision, he won't let uncertainty linger.

In the end, Uchiha Ran is the one in charge of the Hokage.

[Summoning Beast Reward Options:

1: Orthodox Taoist cultivation techniques (capable of reaching the Golden Core realm)

2: Dragon and Demon Transformation Method (corresponding to one's innate attributes, can develop personal abilities)

Contractor Reward: Intermediate Draw x1

In a brief exchange of words between Uchiha Ran and Senju Tobirama, after the rankings, the reward information for the top-ranked individuals was updated.

"Choose two!" Tagitsuhime swiftly made the same decision as her two younger sisters.

The Gold List offers rewards.

After the dissipation of the light, Tagitsuhime, who had just inherited power, found himself grappling with the overwhelming influx of information. Hastily, she deactivated her Summoning state and retreated to Ryūchi Cave, emanating a palpable sense of unease.

Uchiha Ran's gaze narrowed, a fleeting coldness passing through his eyes, yet it swiftly dissipated. Observing Tsunade and Hashirama's growing impatience, he wasted no time and commanded, "Commence the lottery."

The lottery carousel began its spin.

Since Uchiha Ran possessed only one chance, the hands rotated decisively, eventually halting on the inheritance section.

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