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Her skin became crystal clear, even her pores glowing with a healthy rosiness.
An unprecedented sense of lightness enveloped her entire body, and even her lifespan seemed to have been extended at that moment.
"I really did make the right choice!"
Mei Terumi's eyes shone, and she could not stop the corners of her mouth from lifting. "The Water Dragon Blood Essence is worth far more than I imagined."
The excitement surrounding the ranking had not died down.
The reward for ninth place was revealed, and the comment section instantly exploded.
[Naruto Uzumaki: It's finally my wife's turn! Now that's what I call impressive!] [Hinata Hyuga: Auntie is so lucky! I can't wait!] [Fourth Hokage: My wife's strength deserves the finest gift.] [Kushina Uzumaki: Whatever it is, I'll take it!]
This was Kushina's first appearance on the Beautiful Women Ranking.
Only a single item floated on the screen. There were no options to choose from.
A humming sound rang out.
A crimson fruit appeared out of thin air, giving off a rich medicinal fragrance.
[Ten-Thousand-Year Vermilion Fruit: Upon consumption, dramatically increases total chakra and fundamentally transforms physical strength. It can also purify the bloodline and raise the upper limit of one's potential...] [Fourth Hokage: What a treasure! Eat it, and your combat strength will reach a whole new level.] [Kushina Uzumaki: No, it would be better for Naruto. If he eats it, he might reach the threshold of Six Paths Level.] [Naruto Uzumaki: Mom, you earned this. I can't take it from you!] [Kushina Uzumaki: Silly boy, you need to get stronger to protect Hinata and me. Or do you want to see your mom charging out front and getting beaten up?]
Her goading worked instantly.
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