Chapter 128.2: First Place in the Kage-level List, Emperor Guy!

No one objected to Itachi's ranking. After all, during the battle against the strong ones from the pirate world, Uchiha Itachi had already displayed terrifying power, nearly reaching the level of Six Paths.

A year had passed since then, and Itachi's strength had surely grown even more. Thus, this ranking was not surprising.

"This guy is only one rank higher than me now, which means our strength is quite close. I have hope of surpassing him!" Sasuke said excitedly.

A short while later, the 5th rank on the Kage List was announced.

The image of Obito Uchiha appeared on the screen.

[5th on the Kage List: Uchiha Obito]

Seeing his ranking, Uchiha Obito was very displeased.

"I'm only ranked 5th?"

Uchiha Obito was furious.

There was still the Six Paths Ranking above the Kage List, and there were quite a few Six Paths-level fighters in the shinobi world now. The fact that he couldn't even make it to the top three on the Kage List was a huge blow to him.

[Fourth Raikage: That guy Obito is ranked 5th?]

[Kakashi Hatake: Obito does have the Rinnegan, his Kamui is unique, and he also obtained Haoshoku Haki, not to mention various other rewards, including the demonic spring. His strength has improved significantly, probably nearing Six Paths level, so this ranking isn't surprising!]

[Tsunade: Uchiha Obito's power growing like this is bad for us. The future depicted by the Golden List can change, and I doubt this guy will turn over a new leaf easily!]

[Uchiha Obito: Turn over a new leaf? Hmph, what is evil, and what is good? From my perspective, I am the good, and you all are the evil!]

[Nagato: Changing Obito's will won't be easy. We'll leave that to Naruto in the future!]

[Tsunade: Can Naruto's "talk no jutsu" really change Obito's mind?]

[Uchiha Obito: Changing me? Impossible!]

In the Pure Land...

"Obito's strength is increasing at a rapid pace. He's nearly at Six Paths level!" Uchiha Madara frowned.

However, Madara had planted a cursed seal on Obito, so even if Obito reached Six Paths level, he wouldn't be able to erase the seal or escape Madara's control.

With that thought, Madara breathed a sigh of relief. If Obito ever escaped his control, Madara's resurrection plan would be in serious jeopardy!

A little later, the 4th rank on the Kage List was announced.

The image of Senju Hashirama appeared on the screen.

[4th on the Kage List: Senju Hashirama]

[Senju Hashirama: What the hell? How am I only 4th on the Kage List????]

[Uchiha Madara: Hahaha, Hashirama, it's time to face reality. You've been left behind! In the past, you were indeed the strongest Kage, but now, the times have changed!]

[Senju Hashirama: Damn, I'm really falling apart here! I can't believe I'm only ranked 4th, I'm crying!]

[Tsunade: Grandpa, if you hadn't given me your rewards, you'd probably already be at Six Paths level!]

[Senju Hashirama: Sigh, Little Tsuna, I've decided—this time, I'm keeping my rewards. I need to increase my strength too!]

[Tsunade: Fine, Grandpa!]

[Senju Tobirama: Big brother, don't worry. This ranking is only temporary. As long as we continue to grow stronger, we can still climb higher.]

[Uchiha Madara: Haha, you can't even train anymore. You're just relying on the Golden List rewards to improve. You can't compare to those who are still alive in the shinobi world!]

[Senju Hashirama: Madara, aren't you the same?]

[Uchiha Madara: My strength is already greater than yours, and I could be resurrected at any time, unlike you!]

[Senju Hashirama: Maybe you'll never be resurrected! The future shown by the Golden List is constantly changing, and many things have already been altered, so maybe your resurrection plan will change too!]

[Uchiha Madara: Impossible!]

[Senju Hashirama: I don't want to argue with you. I'm more curious about who the top three are.]

[Kakashi: Guy must be one of them, right? Even without opening the Eighth Gate, he has super-Kage level strength. If he opens the Eighth Gate, he might even be able to kick someone at the Six Paths level to death. Even though he's purely a taijutsu user and has weaknesses, his evaluation must be high. He should definitely be in the top three.]

[Senju Hashirama: Might Guy, huh? He should be one of them, but who are the other two?]

At that moment, a burly figure appeared on the screen, and it was none other than the Fourth Raikage, A of the Yotsuki Clan.

[Third place on the Kage-level list: A of the Yotsuki Clan]

[Killer Bee: Big bro is amazing, taking third place on the Kage-level list!]

[Fourth Raikage: Ugh, only third place? I've improved my strength a lot this year, and my arm has recovered too. I'm stronger than ever. I thought I could be number one, but I'm only third!]

[Third Raikage: Son, you're incredible! You've far surpassed me!]

[Fourth Raikage: It's all thanks to your help, father. Otherwise, I wouldn't have improved this much so quickly!]

[Darui: Raikage-sama is just too strong!]

[Tsunade: The Fourth Raikage's strength has increased quickly too. It seems like that Void Thunder Tree you got last time is really effective!]

[Fourth Raikage: Hahaha, the Void Thunder Tree is indeed quite impressive, but unfortunately, the training time was too short. If I had a few more years, I would definitely be number one!]

[Senju Hashirama: Only two spots left. Madara, could you be number one on the Kage-level list?]

[Uchiha Madara: If you think so, then sure!]

"I hope I'm number one on the Kage-level list. The reward for first place must be amazing!" Guy said eagerly.

He had never been number one before, and this was a great opportunity for him!

"Guy-sensei, you'll definitely be number one!" Lee said.

"Of course!" Guy replied with a smile.

Finally, under everyone's expectant gaze, another figure appeared on the screen.

Many recognized him. It wasn't Guy or Uchiha Madara—it was someone from the Ōtsutsuki clan.

[Second place on the Kage-level list: Ōtsutsuki Toneri]

On the moon.

Ōtsutsuki Toneri coldly said, "Second place, huh? My goal is the Six Paths level. Unfortunately, without the Tenseigan, it's too difficult to reach that level. But, since I've obtained second place, perhaps I can force my way into the Six Paths level."

However, he wasn't afraid of Six Paths-level opponents now, as he had created a Six Paths-level puppet. With its help, he didn't fear ordinary Six Paths-level enemies.

[Tsunade: Ōtsutsuki Toneri's strength has become this terrifying? He reached second place on the Kage-level list! At this level, he could already pose a threat to weaker Six Paths-level beings.]

[Uchiha Madara: As expected from someone with Ōtsutsuki Hamura's bloodline, his strength is terrifying!]

[Hyuga Hiashi: We need to be wary of Ōtsutsuki Toneri. I hope he doesn't come after Hanabi's eyes. With the current strength of the Hyuga clan, we may not be able to defeat him.]

[Hyuga Neji: Uncle, I may not be his match, but if I join forces with Hinata, we may not be that far behind him.]

[Hyuga Hiashi: No, the gap between each rank in the top ten is enormous. Those in the top three of the Kage-level list can, to some extent, threaten even Six Paths-level beings.]

After a while, under everyone's anticipation, the first place on the Kage-level list was announced.

Boom!

A figure appeared on the screen—it was Guy.

[Lee: Wow! Guy-sensei is amazing! First place on the Kage-level list—invincible!]

[Kakashi: Congratulations, Guy, for getting first place on the Kage-level list! First place! I wonder what incredible treasure you'll receive. You might ascend to the Six Paths level in one step! If you reach that level and open the Eight Gates, that would be terrifying!]

[Might Guy: Hahaha, I really got first place! This is awesome!]

[Tsunade: Congratulations, Guy! First place on the Kage-level list! That carries a lot of weight!]

[Nara Shikaku: With Guy's strength, even Six Paths-level beings would have to be cautious. If Guy opened the Eight Gates now, he could instantly kill a weaker Six Paths-level being.]

[Senju Hashirama: I think Guy should be placed in the Six Paths level!]

[Uchiha Madara: Guy only has temporary Six Paths-level strength through forbidden techniques. It's not a stable power, so how could his evaluation be that high? If using Six Paths-level methods makes you Six Paths level, then many super-Kage level beings would qualify.]

[Senju Hashirama: Madara, I thought you would be number one on the Kage-level list, but it turns out you didn't even make the list. What happened? Did you sell all your skills for gold, and now your strength has dropped?]

[Uchiha Madara: You fool, Hashirama! It's obvious I've already reached the Six Paths level!]

[Senju Hashirama: What?! You've reached the Six Paths level???]

[Uchiha Madara: Hmph. I was already infinitely close to the Six Paths level. Gaining some rewards and ascending to that level wasn't difficult.]

[Senju Hashirama: I don't want to talk to you.]

At this moment, Senju Hashirama was truly shocked!