Even someone with Bai Yan's mindset couldn't help freezing in place.
For a moment, countless scenes flashed uncontrollably through his mind—
The First Hokage, the Second Hokage, the Fourth Hokage, Kushina all angrily tearing into the Third Hokage and Danzō;
Kaguya scolding her unfilial son, the Sage of Six Paths;
Jiraiya berating his unfilial disciple, Nagato…
And more importantly—
This was a Multiverse Chat Group!
Did that mean, once certain conditions were met, people from other worlds could be invited in?
Could he actually make worlds across the multiverse watch Naruto?
After all, Naruto was Bai Yan's favorite work—bar none.
Every character in it was filled with life, blood, passion, emotion, and spirit.
Before transmigrating, whenever he read other stories and saw certain characters do ridiculous things, Bai Yan always fantasized about making them sit down and watch how Naruto handled ideals, bonds, and resolve.
He shook his head, stopping his wild speculation.
When he looked again, the ranking list had changed.
At that moment, the Golden List erupted with blinding radiance.
Ranks one through ten appeared simultaneously—but remained blurry and indistinct.
"What the hell?"
"All top ten at once?"
As every intelligent being in the ninja world stared blankly—
Another sudden shift occurred.
Buzz—buzz—buzz!
[Summoning Beast Rank #2: The Nine-Tails!]
[One of its Summoners: Uchiha Madara
Reward: 1 Resurrection Coin!
(Can revive any deceased individual)]
Boom!
The entire ninja world exploded in an uproar.
"What the hell is going on!?"
"They suddenly show all top ten, but not clearly—and then reveal second place first?! What kind of ranking order is this!?"
"Holy crap! It's confirmed—Uchiha Madara really could summon the Nine-Tails!"
"And the list says 'one of' the summoners! Who else is there!?"
"Gods! If the Nine-Tails is only second, what kind of monster is first!?"
At that moment, everyone who knew of the Ten-Tails felt their hearts tighten.
Those who didn't know were simply stunned speechless.
In short—
No one remained calm.
Especially… the members of Akatsuki.
Through Pain, Uzumaki Nagato stared fixedly at Obito.
A Resurrection Coin—no matter the cost, he must obtain it.
"Madara! Didn't expect it—you really could control a monster like the Nine-Tails, hm!"
Deidara was full of shock.
"Madara, how do you plan to use your Resurrection Coin?"
Kisame asked curiously.
"Let's watch the list first. Aren't you curious about number one?"
Obito was panicking inside, but forced himself to look calm.
Damn it… he was about to be exposed…
And worst of all—it was embarrassing as hell.
"Hey Kakuzu! If the First Hokage fought you for eight hundred rounds, and Madara lost to the First… doesn't that mean you could stomp Madara?"
Hidan suddenly said, slapping his forehead as realization hit him.
"So in the end, the so-called 'God of Shinobi' wasn't that great. Madara probably just relied on the Nine-Tails. Without it he'd be nothing!"
"Cough—cough—let's just watch the ranking."
Kakuzu glanced at Obito—whom he believed to be Madara—and internally panicked.
Meanwhile—
The Golden List burst with light again.
A new scene appeared.
Every being both in the living world and the Pure Land lifted their heads toward the translucent screen before the scroll.
Under universal anticipation—
The image began.
[Under the moonlight, Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama exchanged a single blow, then retreated from each other.]
[Uchiha Madara: "Summoning Jutsu!"]
[The Nine-Tails appeared through the summoning.]
…
The ninja world trembled.
"He really summoned the Nine-Tails! Worthy of the legendary God of Shinobi!"
"So this is Uchiha Madara's strength!? Isn't this way too strong!?"
"He can summon the Nine-Tails—and that's only rank two? Then what's number one!?"
"So this is Uchiha Madara… he looks completely different from that masked guy earlier!"
"I'm so excited! This is the legendary battle between the two gods of the shinobi world!"
…
Inside Naruto's seal, behind the Eight Trigrams Gate.
Kurama's eyes burned with fury.
"Damn it! They're showing the scene of me being summoned!"
"When I see the other Tailed Beasts again, they're going to laugh at me!"
"Damn it! Damn it! Damn it!"
…
Konoha, Chūnin Exam Arena.
Sasuke stared in longing fascination at the scene.
That was Uchiha Madara—the greatest powerhouse in Uchiha history.
If he could attain Madara's level, defeating Itachi would be nothing but child's play.
Pure Land.
[Uchiha Madara: Ah, Madara! How nostalgic! That was our battle back then.]
[Senju Hashirama: Hashirama! If you could choose again, would you still insist on fighting me?]
[Uchiha Madara: Madara! Of course I would! But if we battle again, I won't lose this time.]
[Senju Hashirama: Oh?]
[Uchiha Madara: What a pity! With this Resurrection Coin, I'll soon be revived again!]
[Senju Hashirama: Madara! Did you forget you lost our bet? You promised to revive me!]
[Uchiha Madara: I didn't forget. After I revive, I'll revive you too—so I can kill you myself!]
[Uchiha Izuna: Nii-san! And revive me too!]
Everyone else in the Pure Land remained silent—
All eyes were fixed on the screen.
Not even they had ever witnessed the full battle between the two gods of the shinobi era.
…
The images continued.
[Hashirama was not to be outdone and instantly formed hand seals: "Wood Release: Wood Dragon Technique!"]
[Uchiha Madara: "Tailed Beast Bomb!"]
[Senju Hashirama: "Wood Release: Wood Human Technique!"]
[The Wood Human caught the Tailed Beast Bomb in one hand.]
[A massive explosion erupted. When the smoke cleared—Madara had already armored the Nine-Tails with Susanoo.]
[Uchiha Madara: "To withstand the wild beast's calamity—Wood Release! The Tablet Jutsu, hmm?"]
[Hashirama emerged from the Wood Human's head, surprised at the sight of the Nine-Tails.]
[He thought: 'He actually used Susanoo as armor for a Tailed Beast… Madara really does think outside the box.']
…
Sasuke and Itachi were left completely stunned.
Both were Uchiha.
But compared to Uchiha Madara—
Their strength was worlds apart.
Itachi thought: Sasuke's talent is very strong. With my guidance, he might actually reach Madara's level someday.
Sasuke thought: I must train harder. I need the true power of the Uchiha clan. Itachi—just wait for me.
The scene continued!
[The battle raged on.]
[Madara launched attacks, which Hashirama blocked with ease.]
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