However, what happened in that hiding place wasn't known by the outside world, and the Gold List ranking announcements continued.
[Rank 14: Kurama (Kyuubi)]
[Origin World: Naruto World]
[Description: One of nine chakra portions separated by Rikudo Sennin from the Juubi in ancient times. Takes the form of a reddish-orange fox with nine tails. Was previously sealed inside the bodies of Uzumaki Mito, Uzumaki Kushina, and Uzumaki Naruto. Half of its Yin chakra power is also sealed inside the Fourth Hokage Namikaze Minato's body. Currently, it has been pulled and taken by the Akatsuki organization that invaded Konoha using Gedo Mazo. Recently, it received mysterious inheritance and obtained secret training methods that allow it to merge, coexist, and grow together with humans. Shichibi alongside it has used this method to merge with Gin (from the Hidden Expert List) and escape. This method is suspected to originate from First Place of the Gold List, has very strong growth potential, and is suitable for most practitioners.]
[Growth Potential: 8 Stars]
[Domestication Value: 2 Stars]
[Gold List Reward: Soul Assault (Can make the body enter dimensional rifts/void for a short time, so it cannot be locked and cannot be attacked. Can absorb power from the void, lock enemies, and cause "Soul Charm" effect. While charmed, targets will lose the ability to act. Targets with strong souls will reduce charm duration according to their power level. Through Soul Assault, users can also perform short-distance teleportation through dimensions, but will consume large amounts of energy and soul power, causing temporary weakness.)]
Beside the list, an image of a very fierce reddish-orange fox was visible. Its nine tails stood upright and expanded, as if capable of covering heaven and earth. Its claws were very sharp, deeply embedded in the earth, showing extraordinary ferocity and cruelty.
This was the unmatched demon fox!
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Konoha Village.
Hashirama, Tobirama, and Hiruzen sat circling a table while staring at the Gold List outside the window.
Upon seeing information about Kyuubi, they were all stunned. They paid quite a bit of attention to Kyuubi's information and had already guessed that with its power, it would definitely enter the Myriad Beasts List.
The Gold List had now become the main information source in the Three Realms capable of revealing secrets happening in real-time.
"Shichibi escaped? Kyuubi obtained mysterious training methods from First Place of the Gold List?"
Hashirama was stunned, then turned toward Tobirama: "What does this mean? Why would First Place give special training methods to Kyuubi? Does that mean that black-robed man the other day was truly First Place?"
Previously they suspected that black-robed man was fake. His actions blocking all three of them from helping Konoha against Akatsuki didn't look at all like something the honorable First Place would do. However, this situation's development was beyond their expectations.
The training method gift from First Place to Kyuubi made them confused again about the black-robed man's true identity.
Did he indeed deliberately block them for specific reasons, such as wanting to let Akatsuki capture Kyuubi for certain purposes they couldn't guess?
"Whatever it is, now Kyuubi and other Bijuu have obtained this mysterious training method. The Gold List also stated this method is suitable for most practitioners. This will definitely trigger movements throughout the Three Realms. Moreover, with Shichibi's loss, the Juubi's resurrection cannot be realized. Uchiha Madara will definitely panic, and other parties in the Three Realms also won't be able to sit still!"
Experts in the Three Realms knew full well how important a new training system was. This was equivalent to opening a new stream; someone who might be ordinary in the old power system could suddenly become very strong with this method.
This had already been proven from the earlier scramble for Gin. At that time, high-ranking officials from various worlds almost ignited war to obtain Gin's "Ki" training method.
Only because of the black-robed man's appearance did those three parties retreat in fear. Now, a new method appeared certified by the Gold List and given directly by First Place. How could people not go crazy?
A beam of golden light fell from the sky. Everyone's eyes in the Three Realms focused on that light's falling point. They knew that was where Kyuubi was located—the location where Madara had been hiding all this time.
Before they didn't care about other Bijuu locations, but now was different. Everyone began feeling greedy for this new training method.
"Immediately gather Anbu and 70% of Chunin-level and above ninjas in the village! We're in the Naruto World—our position is closest to that location. This training method must fall into Konoha's hands!"
Konoha felt they had geographical advantage. Moreover, they indeed were already very wary of Madara and Akatsuki.
Since other Bijuu obtained rewards, they had already sent people to investigate and obtained quite accurate coordinates. Hashirama who originally planned to delay the attack now immediately ordered immediate departure.
"Brother, the Gold List protection period hasn't ended—should we bring those little kids too?" Tobirama asked.
What he meant were Naruto, Rock Lee, and the others. If these children's power exploded, they could exceed average ninjas. Especially Lee, who could now open the Seventh Gate almost injury-free; his power was equivalent to Elite Jonin.
Hashirama pondered for a moment then nodded: "Bring them. This will be a great battle unprecedented before. This is rare training for them. Greenhouse flowers won't be able to grow up. They're in the protection period so can't be killed, but we still must watch them so they're not seized by other parties!"
These children were Konoha's roots and future; there must not be the slightest mistake.
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At the same time, World Council.
In the meeting room, the long large table was filled with people. All World Council Parliament Chairmen were present, including several important parliament members. What they discussed was the Gold List.
"There's a new training method again, and it's issued by that mysterious First Place. This time, we must obtain it!" Roger looked at everyone with authoritative gaze.
Shirohige frowned: "What exactly is this First Place's plan? Last time at the Sacred Ruins Trial Tower he gave the 'Ki' method to Gin, then suddenly took him away. This time he gave a new method to Kyuubi for free—will he interfere again midway?"