19
The Angel's Heart had worked unexpectedly well, completely reversing his otherwise certain death.
Ye knew full well.
Itachi had not abandoned his predetermined script of "being killed by Sasuke."
He had merely pushed back the execution date.
As long as this "great tree of hatred" remained alive, Sasuke would keep frantically raising the limits of his combat power in his rage.
This was the best whetstone Itachi could leave his younger brother.
But now, the sudden emergence of the Golden Ranking List system had forcibly rewritten the fundamental rules of the Ninja World.
Everyone's strength was rising.
More critically, the requirements for resurrection kept getting lower.
If the dead could return to life, then "sacrifice" was no longer the only solution.
It was only natural that Itachi's plan would change as a result.
Several months flowed past like water.
After the calm, the eye of a new storm was forming.
Today, the rankings would be updated.
Unlike before, two rankings would be released at once!
Excitement throughout the Ninja World reached a fever pitch.
Countless eyes stared fixedly into the sky, waiting for the results.
Traffic in the Livestream Room had already gone through the roof.
Even Qianyi and Kumoko could not contain their curiosity and waited with bated breath.
At last, the announcement arrived.
[Ten-minute countdown. The handsome men ranking will officially open.] [Judging criteria: appearance carries the most weight, with presence and combat strength as secondary factors.]
The announcement caused an uproar.
Those who prided themselves on their looks instantly became as excited as children.
Hashirama Senju was the first to jump in:
"A ranking of handsome guys? Then I've got to be on it!"
Uchiha Madara sneered, his face full of arrogance:
"Obviously. Who besides me deserves to be called handsome?"
Choza Akimichi scratched