Ninja World Gold List: Uchiha Was Exposed At The Start

Chapter 5 : Moegi Kazamatsuri

[Thirtieth Place: Festival of Wind - Moegi Kazamatsuri (Wood Release Blood Restriction, Unawakened, Elementary Senju Physique)]

Rewards Listing:

Option 1: Activate Wood Release Bloodline Restraint

Option 2: Senju Physique Enhancement

[Golden List Announcement: Those on the list may select one reward from the provided options. The distribution will occur through real-time live broadcast. Please make your selection within the specified timeframe. Otherwise, it will be randomly assigned. Once rewards are issued, the subsequent winner will be unveiled.]

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The countdown resumed.

Throughout the Ninja world, silence befell.

Indeed, the mention of Wood Release was profoundly stirring!

The tales of the God of the Ninja World and the Ninja Shura, even after decades, continued to astonish many. The colossal stone statues in the Valley of the End remained perennial tourist attractions, contributing copiously to the coffers of Konoha Village.

And Wood Release, the god of shinobi, the forefather of the Senju clan, architect of the system of individual countries and villages, the kekkei genkai of the First Hokage of Konoha Village, Senju Hashirama.

In the shinobi world, whispers circulated that the First Generation Hokage's Wood Release would reign supreme over the world.

The Five Great Shinobi Villages chronicled Senju Hashirama's feats; the potency of Wood Release was fearsome, whispered to have the capacity to reshape landscapes with ease.

Now, is Wood Release making a resurgence?

"Wood Release!?"

Orochimaru's eyes shifted, a flicker of anticipation rising once more.

Within the ROOT organization, Danzo instinctively tightened the bandaged left arm, issuing immediate orders for the assembly of ROOT members, prepared for imminent action.

Above the Valley of the End, the silhouette of Uchiha Obito materialized, eyes abysmal, his thoughts veiled.

"Find out if anyone named Moegi Kazamatsuri resides within Konoha. Once located, bring them to me and ensure their protection," instructed Ōnoki, Fourth Hokage A, and Terumi Mei in unison.

This was Wood Release!

"Father, wouldn't it be simpler to inquire on the Gold List's chat channel?" Kitsuchi queried skeptically.

"You simpleton!" Ōnoki took flight, landing a blow with his steel gauntlet on Kitsuchi and retorted irritably, "This is Wood Release! Though I've yet to awaken it, there's potential. Even if I don't attain the heights of Senju Hashirama in the future, safeguarding the village without trepidation is certain, albeit in secret."

Having witnessed the might of Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara firsthand, Ōnoki retained profound reverence for the former's strength.

"Grandpa, you're overthinking it." Kurotsuchi gazed at her father's vexed expression and chuckled, "The announcement of the Golden List specified that rewards will be instantaneously distributed via live broadcast. Thus, everyone will witness the true appearances and locations of the list members. Moreover, there's an image of each individual behind their ranking."

Concealment was impossible.

The Golden List's revelation negated secrecy.

Ōnoki: ...