When Kakashi entered the Gathering Space, Aoki and the others had already been waiting for some time.
"Come, Kakashi! It's your turn," Aoki called out.
Filled with curiosity, Kakashi took a seat beside Obito, his gaze fixed intently on the Group Chat Space before him.
With Kakashi seated, everyone was now present, their eyes all turning toward the Light Screen at the center of the conference table. This was the most thrilling moment—the unveiling of the rewards.
As the group was heatedly discussing, the Light Screen suddenly transformed. Everyone held their breath, eyes wide open, eagerly watching as text slowly appeared on the screen.
[Reward settlement complete!]
[First Place: The World of Fourth Hokage Aoki]
[Selectable Rewards: Choose Three out of Five]
[Reward One: Heavenly Hand Power: A Space-Time Ninjutsu that can create spatial portals, instantly transporting oneself or others to different locations, enabling highly efficient long-distance movement.]
[Reward Two: King of Hell: A Death-type Summoning Technique, residing in the underworld, can be summoned by the user to judge and interrogate souls, while also possessing the ability to heal injuries and extract information.]
[Reward Three: Eighty Gods Vacuum Attack: A Ninjutsu that combines offense and defense. When used in conjunction with the Byakugan, it can unleash devastating assaults on the battlefield, representing the strongest Taijutsu attack. Upon hitting a target, this technique triggers massive shockwaves, capable of easily shattering even a Susanoo with complete Six Paths Chakra. Its attack speed is extremely fast, leaving targets with no chance to evade.]
[Reward Four: One Jar of Senzu Beans (Instantly restores all injuries and stamina)]
[Reward Five: One Random Devil Fruit with No Side Effects]
As the Light Screen listed the rewards, the first three Ninjutsu filled the others with curiosity and confusion. Only Aoki's eyes gleamed with intense light. Among those present, no one truly understood the real power behind these three techniques—and that was precisely what Aoki needed most at this moment.
Even though he already possessed the Logia Glint-Glint Fruit, Aoki was still deeply drawn to these three rewards. They could bring him the ultimate enhancement in strength. In the world of Naruto, those who mastered such Ninjutsu were often revered as "gods."
Without the slightest hesitation, Aoki made his choice: "I choose Rewards One, Two, and Three!"
[Selection successful!]
[Congratulations on obtaining Heavenly Hand Power, King of Hell, and Eighty Gods Vacuum Attack!]
[Rewards will be distributed after the gathering concludes!]
Once Aoki made his decision, the others hurriedly examined the descriptions of the three Ninjutsu, finally glimpsing a fraction of their power. Clearly, these were no ordinary techniques.
Especially the description of the Eighty Gods Vacuum Attack shaking heaven and earth, fully revealing its terrifying might. Everyone looked at Aoki with envy, their desire to compete for the top spot growing even stronger.
With the first-place rewards chosen, it was now the turn of the second-place Madara Uchiha to make his selection. Setting aside his usual arrogance, his eyes were locked onto the Light Screen before him. Having witnessed Aoki claim such bountiful rewards, Madara was also filled with anticipation.
[Second Place: Parallel World · The World of First Hokage Madara Uchiha]
[Selectable Rewards: Choose Two out of Three]
[Reward One: Hashirama's Sage Body]
[Reward Two: Perfect Byakugan Fusion Compatibility]
[Reward Three: One Jar of Senzu Beans]
The moment the rewards appeared, Madara already had his answer in mind. The first reward, Hashirama's Sage Body, was the treasure he had dreamed of. Just the thought of possessing Hashirama's body made his heart surge with uncontrollable excitement.
A smile tugged at the corner of Madara's lips, unable to conceal the wild joy in his heart. As for the other two rewards, the Byakugan and the Senzu Beans, he was also somewhat tempted. Especially after witnessing Obito's demonstration, the allure of the Senzu Beans was at its peak for him.
With these Senzu Beans, both he and his younger brother Izuna could awaken the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan.
"I choose Hashirama's Sage Body and the Senzu Beans! Give me the rewards now! Right now!" Madara couldn't hide his urgency, shouting loudly, but the Light Screen offered no immediate response.
Aoki and the others nearby shifted their gazes between Hashirama and Madara, and the image of the two standing side by side involuntarily surfaced in their minds. Just the thought of it sent a chill down their spines.
[Selection successful!]
[Congratulations on obtaining Hashirama's Sage Body and one can of Senzu Beans!]
[Rewards will be distributed after the gathering concludes!]
"Do I really have to wait until the gathering ends to receive them?" Madara asked in a low voice. Upon learning that the rewards couldn't be obtained immediately, his face instantly fell with disappointment. However, noticing the curious gazes of those around him, he quickly composed himself, cleared his throat, and changed the subject.
"Ahem, let's continue with the third-place reward!"
Everyone's curiosity was piqued once more, and they turned their attention back to the Light Screen, eagerly awaiting the revelation of the third-place reward.
[Third Place: The World of the Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama]
[Optional Reward: Choose One of Two]
[Reward One: One Random Devil Fruit with No Side Effects]
[Reward Two: One Can of Senzu Beans]
Tobirama frowned, weighing the two options repeatedly, his gaze lingering on the rewards for a long time, finding it difficult to decide. He looked at Aoki and asked, "Aoki, is there anything special about this Devil Fruit? Are the abilities random?"
"That's right. What ability you get depends entirely on luck," Aoki answered truthfully.
Having received the answer, Tobirama immediately dismissed the Devil Fruit option. As a research enthusiast who had personally witnessed Obito's demonstration, his interest in Senzu Beans grew even stronger. Moreover, he had already awakened the Sharingan. With the aid of Senzu Beans, it might not be impossible to evolve it into the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan, taking his strength to another level.
In comparison, the unknown risks of the Devil Fruit were far too great, much less reliable than the Senzu Beans. Tobirama made his decision without hesitation: "I choose the Senzu Beans!"
[Selection successful!]
[Congratulations on obtaining one can of Senzu Beans!]
[Rewards will be distributed after the gathering concludes!]
Tobirama had already planned for this can of Senzu Beans. After returning to his world, he intended to research cultivation methods for the beans. If mass production could be achieved, Konoha would have an endless supply of Senzu Beans. However, this research would have to wait for another day.
With Tobirama's reward selection complete, the Light Screen proceeded to announce the consolation rewards for the remaining worlds:
[Fourth Place: The World of the First Hokage, Senju Hashirama, receives a consolation reward.]
[Reward: One Random Devil Fruit with No Side Effects]
[Fifth Place: The World of the Sixth Hokage, Uchiha Obito, receives a consolation reward.]
[Reward: One Random Devil Fruit with No Side Effects]
[Sixth Place: The World of Tsunade from the Path of the Ninja, receives a consolation reward.]
[Reward: One Random Devil Fruit with No Side Effects]
Seventh Place: Tsunade's World, Fifth Hokage, receives the guaranteed reward.
Reward: One random Devil Fruit with no side effects.
Eighth Place: Minato Namikaze's World, Fourth Hokage, receives the guaranteed reward.
Reward: One random Devil Fruit with no side effects.
Ninth Place: Original Third Hokage's World / Hatake Kakashi's World, Fifth Hokage, receives the guaranteed reward.
Reward: One random Devil Fruit with no side effects.
Seeing that the guaranteed rewards were all random Devil Fruits, the group's excitement grew even more. Someone asked, "Aoki, can these fruits potentially yield a powerful ability like the Glint-Glint Fruit you got last time?"
"Theoretically, it's entirely possible," Aoki replied.
Hearing this, everyone grew even more excited. Kakashi, who had just joined the Chat Group, had unexpectedly received a reward as well. Looking at Obito beside him, a fierce determination ignited in his heart.
"Obito, just you wait. I'll catch up to you soon!"
"Hahaha! I'm waiting, Kakashi! But my goal is to become the group leader!" Obito joked.
While everyone was still enthusiastically discussing the rewards, Aoki noticed Madara Uchiha's expression growing increasingly impatient. Clearly, his mind had already drifted back to his own world, eager to fuse with Hashirama's Sage Body.
Seeing everyone preoccupied with their own thoughts, Aoki knew the gathering should come to an end. He announced, "If there are no other questions, this gathering will conclude here."
"By the way, once we return to our respective worlds, the Chat Group's new feature will officially activate," Aoki added. "With this mission completed, even outside of gathering times, everyone will be able to communicate directly across worlds!"
Aoki's words instantly electrified the group. The cross-world chat function was something everyone had been looking forward to. With this feature, they could share information and resources, allowing their respective worlds to develop rapidly.
After chatting casually for a few more moments, the Group Chat Space returned to silence. Seizing the moment, Aoki declared the gathering over: "Well then, everyone, see you at the next gathering!"