All Hokage in The Chat Group

The mission reward appeared, and Ryan couldn't be more satisfied. This reward was tailored for him—simply perfect. He'd racked up a ton of points, and now he had a prize draw on top of that. The prizes were exceptionally generous, and after completing the third mission across the world, his accumulated points were truly impressive. Ryan thought to himself that now was the perfect time to check out the mall and see if there was anything worth redeeming. If he could find something to boost his abilities, it would be an ideal choice.

Just as everyone was discussing the recent mission, the chat group's announcement rang out again.

"Now, for second place!"

[Second Place Achieved: Fifth Hokage Hatake Kakashi!]

[Opponents Faced: Dragon-level Aliens, Rank 2 S-Class Hero Tatsumaki, Rank 3 S-Class Hero Bang!]

[Total Reward Earned: 400,000 Points!]

The group was stunned—no one expected Kakashi to be in second place, not even Kakashi himself!

Obito grinned, nodding in approval. "I'll take it—400,000 points is pretty solid!"

Tsunade laughed, clapping him on the back. "Definitely! That's a serious haul! Didn't know you had it in you, Kakashi."

Minato chuckled, crossing his arms with a proud smile. "Kakashi, you hit the jackpot this time!"

The Hokages all chimed in, their voices overlapping with congratulations, each giving Kakashi a thumbs-up or amused grin.

Everyone chatted animatedly, though none could quite explain why Kakashi had ranked so highly.

This time, Kakashi had indeed taken second place, and everyone offered their sincere congratulations.

"Strange, though," Sasuke murmured. "Kakashi's power isn't exactly the strongest. How did he rank so high?"

Curious as well, Minato asked, "What put him in second?"

Ryan chimed in to remind everyone, "Don't forget—the reward isn't based on raw power. It's about the strength of the opponent defeated. Kakashi faced off against two S-class heroes by himself. Doesn't that earn him this ranking?"

Hearing this, the others suddenly understood. That's right—that's how it worked! After all, Kakashi not only defeated a dragon-level monster solo but also took on two S-class heroes afterward. It was no small feat, and it had certainly paid off, awarding him a solid second place with an impressive 400,000 points. While it wasn't as jaw-dropping as Ryan's 1.2 million points, Kakashi's score was the second-highest reward given so far, and it had practically launched him into the ranks of the top contenders.

Kakashi himself looked slightly bewildered but couldn't help feeling thrilled by the accomplishment. Just then, the system provided a detailed breakdown:

Dragon-level monster: 100,000 points

S-class hero Tatsumaki: 150,000 points

S-class hero Bang: 150,000 points

Seeing the scores displayed, everyone now fully understood Kakashi's impressive ranking.

The main reason Kakashi secured second place is that he defeated two S-class heroes: Tatsumaki and Bang! By now, everyone understood just how significant this was. These two aren't just any members of the Hero Association—they're among the top-ranked. Tatsumaki, the tornado of terror, holds the second rank in S-class, while Bang is ranked third, making them two of the most formidable heroes. The top hero, Blast, remains an enigma—no one knows his true identity yet—so Tatsumaki and Bang are considered the strongest known heroes. And Kakashi took them both down, earning an impressive 300,000 points in one go, which explains his high ranking.

When everyone saw the point breakdown, a wave of regret washed over them.

Tsunade sighed dramatically, shaking her head. "Oh! If only I'd pushed myself a bit more!"

Sasuke, arms crossed, nodded with a hint of frustration. "Yeah… I got lazy. I didn't continue to fight after beating those weird aliens." His gaze dropped, clearly disappointed. "I actually had a shot at second place, and I missed it!"

Tsunade gave him a sympathetic pat. "Lesson learned, huh? Next time, no breaks until the job's done."

As they continued to discuss it, the realization set in that the ranking reward wasn't just about strength; it rewarded those who defeated the most powerful opponents. Some hadn't given their best, and others hadn't even made it to certain fights, which would likely keep them from placing high in the rankings. Now, they all wished they'd known this sooner.

At that moment, as the Hokages chatted amongst themselves, the notification tone from the chat group finally sounded.

[Reward for Second Place! Reward: One draw in the Prize Mall!]

So it was true! Even second place came with a chance in the prize draw, and this sent waves of envy through everyone. Although Kakashi's draw didn't include the main world prize pool, everyone knew that, based on the chat group's rules and previous experiences, his reward was bound to be impressive and well-suited to his skills.

Even if luck wasn't on Kakashi's side and he didn't receive a personally valuable item, he could still return it to the store and exchange it for points. In this case, he'd get a minimum of 100,000 points—meaning his reward was guaranteed to be worthwhile, with potential for even more if luck favored him!

It was no wonder everyone felt envious. Kakashi himself was just as delighted.

"I didn't expect this!" he exclaimed. "Taking down two S-rank heroes so smoothly earned me such an incredible reward. What a stroke of luck!"

In truth, they all understood.

This time, it wasn't just luck—it was the result of hard work. If Kakashi had been too lazy to face off against both opponents, he wouldn't have achieved such an outstanding outcome. With the top two results now revealed, along with their rewards, there was only one spot left to announce: third place.

The third-place holder would be the last to receive an extra prize this round, and everyone was buzzing with curiosity.

Amid their guesses, the chat group notification finally chimed in:

[Third Place Achieved: Fifth Hokage Tsunade!]

[Opponents Faced: Two Dragon-level Monsters and S-Class Hero Child Emperor!]

[Total Score Earned: 350,000 Points!]

Upon seeing the message, Tsunade let out an excited cheer.

"Finally made it to the top three!" she laughed. "Now I've got points to spare—I can splurge a little!"

Her excitement was palpable. But, unlike others who would have thought about using points to improve their strength, Tsunade was already thinking about her next big gamble. Without a second thought, she began planning her bets.

Seeing her excitement, everyone else quickly tried to intervene.

Hashirama threw up his hands, looking genuinely concerned. "Tsunade! Don't act on impulse!"

Glasses Tsunade adjusted her frames with a firm nod. "Exactly! Don't risk all 350k! Think it through!"

Tobirama, crossing his arms with a stern expression, added, "Listen to them, Tsunade. Gambling recklessly won't do you any good, especially with those hard-earned points."

Tsunade rolled her eyes, clearly unamused. "Relax, you three! I'm not about to throw it all away. I've got this under control!"

Hashirama beamed. "That's my granddaughter!"

Tobirama gave him a sideways glance. "And yet, where do you think she learned that risk-taking streak?"

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