Boom!
The fiery kick landed, but it failed to break through. Just as Kiyosuke's attack was about to hit, the monk hastily activated another sealing technique. By a hair's breadth, he managed to block the strike and save his own life.
"Who exactly are you?"
Hiding inside his fortress-like seal, the monk's heart pounded wildly. If that attack had connected, he would have been de...
2025-08-31 05:06:01 +0000 UTC View PostAfter receiving the village's orders, Tobitake Tonbo put aside his thoughts of decoding the cipher, planning to study it more carefully once he returned to the village.
Meanwhile, within the Uchiha clan compound.
Fugaku had just finished compiling the list of defectors. Looking at the scroll with more than thirty names written on it, the good mood he had enjoyed ever since the Fourt...
2025-08-31 05:05:01 +0000 UTC View Post"Most of the people currently living in the Land of Whirlpools are gathered in the outer areas. The central region, because the battle back then was too tragic, has no one willing to live there."
Out in the wilderness, Shimon summarized the intelligence gathered in the Land of Whirlpools:
"At the same time, this is also the site of Uzumaki Village."
"In that case, tomorrow we'...
2025-08-31 05:04:02 +0000 UTC View Post"Naruto's father is the Fourth Hokage!?"
Sakura cried out in shock, while Naruto himself was still frozen, unable to process the news.
For a long while, Naruto's dry lips trembled before he finally managed to ask,
"Then why is my surname Uzumaki instead of Namikaze?"
"Uzumaki is your mother's surname. Your mother was Uzumaki Kushina. As for why you weren't given the Nami...
2025-08-31 05:03:02 +0000 UTC View PostKaito held a Truth-Seeking Orb hovering above his palm and said softly,
"Truth-Seeking Orbs… the product of Yin-Yang and the Five Elements combined. They have the power to reduce all things in existence to nothingness. Orochimaru, would you like to experience it for yourself?"
Orochimaru's clothes were already drenched in cold sweat. He backed away while forcing a smile,
"Ka...
2025-08-31 05:02:02 +0000 UTC View Post"Aside from the three from the Usuryu clan, everyone else stay alert!"
"Looks like the old man guessed right. This isn't some natural disaster at all—someone's deliberately stirring up trouble."
Kitsuchi's expression was stern, the muscles on his arms bulging as he shifted into a battle stance.
The other shinobi also drew their weapons, scanning the surroundings in an attemp...
2025-08-31 05:01:02 +0000 UTC View PostThe insect eyes opened, and Gekko Chizan carefully examined the people before him.
Including Kitsuchi, there were a total of fifty men. Tch tch, not a small number.
And by the looks of it, the number of Jōnin among them wasn't low either.
But the most important one was still Kitsuchi himself. The combination of his strength and Earth Release.
While he was observing the ...
2025-08-31 05:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostBefore Orin arrived at Fishman Island.
New World, aboard the Moby Dick.
"Pops!!! Please allow me to leave for a while! Fishman Island needs me!!!"
On the deck, a figure knelt on the floor, tears streaming down his face, his head bowed deeply toward the towering man seated on the chair before him.
"The friends from Fishman Island have already told me everything! ...
2025-08-30 05:13:01 +0000 UTC View Post"I... I understand..."
Hatchan didn't even have the courage to refuse because he knew very well— if he angered Orin while Rayleigh wasn't around, there was absolutely nothing he could do.
Luckily, not long after, Rayleigh returned.
"Orin? What are you all doing here?"
Having just dealt with a commotion at the auction house, Rayleigh came back only to find Orin and the ...
2025-08-30 05:12:00 +0000 UTC View Post"…Madara… is that you?"
Before the words even finished leaving his lips, Uchiha Madara's body suddenly stiffened. A storm of emotions flashed in his deep eyes — shock, disbelief, confusion, nostalgia…
That voice… it sounded like Hashirama. But wasn't he supposed to be dead?
Madara's thoughts churned violently. Countless possibilities raced through his mind, but he qu...
2025-08-30 05:11:00 +0000 UTC View PostUzumaki Mito watched Renya's departing figure and felt that what the boy had just said wasn't wrong at all.
Compared to young Renya, Tobirama's marriage at forty years old was clearly a much more urgent matter!
At this age, it was almost impossible to find a woman of the same generation who wasn't already married—and even if there was, most of them would already have grandchildren...
2025-08-30 05:10:01 +0000 UTC View PostSasuke's departure didn't seem to stir up much trouble in Naruto and Shinju's lives.
Aside from missions feeling a little emptier with one less teammate.
Of course, judging by Shinju's current strength…
He could already handle any mission below S-rank on his own.
One day, Shinju was outside the village, teaching Naruto how to form the Wind Style: Rasenshuriken.
S...
2025-08-30 05:09:01 +0000 UTC View PostLightning Release chakra surged through Kimimaro's body.
He could clearly feel his cellular activity weakening with every clash.
He couldn't keep fighting like this!
After all, his body was already gravely ill and on the verge of collapse.
If this continued…
He would be worn down to death sooner or later!
"Time to finish this in one strike!"
Kimimaro ...
2025-08-30 05:08:01 +0000 UTC View Post[Ding! Detected that the host has caused massive destruction in the Land of Earth—serpent disaster, insect plague—the methods were utterly appalling, but the effect was astonishingly good. The daimyo of the Land of Earth has already begun pressuring Iwagakure. Special reward: Taijutsu +5.]
[Ding! Detected that the host has employed inhumane tactics in the Land...
2025-08-30 05:07:00 +0000 UTC View PostBefore long, Chōmei's voice rang out in the depths of Gekko Chizan's mind.
"Chizan, get ready. The scale powder I made will definitely attract plenty of good helpers."
"And I've already checked beforehand. Based on my senses, this area has a kind of very fine poisonous insect. They'll absolutely meet your needs."
Chōmei directly passed the scale powder to Gekko Chizan, who d...
2025-08-30 05:06:01 +0000 UTC View PostIn the sky, a black vortex suddenly appeared, and Kaito stepped out from within it.
The moment he emerged, Kaito felt the seething hatred-filled chakra of the Nine-Tails. Looking down, he saw the scene where Sai, riding his bird, swept past Sakura.
In the end, it was Yamato who used Wood Release to save Sakura.
Seeing this, Kaito immediately understood the point in time he had...
2025-08-30 05:05:01 +0000 UTC View PostAfter the coronation ceremony, Kaito spent a comfortable stretch of time inside the royal palace.
On this day, Kaito gathered Gion and the others, announcing something important: he was going to leave for a while.
At first, the women didn't take it seriously. After all, whenever Kaito went out, he was never gone for long. With his space abilities, he could come back at any time.
... 2025-08-30 05:04:01 +0000 UTC View PostAfter arranging the pursuit unit, Sarutobi Hiruzen slumped back in his chair, his entire posture showing fatigue.
Beside him, Danzō leaned on his cane, gazing out the window. His expressionless face made it impossible to guess what he was thinking.
Turning to Koharu and Homura, both wore troubled looks as they sat quietly on the bench, not intending to speak.
Uchiha Fugaku an...
2025-08-30 05:03:01 +0000 UTC View PostRegardless of whether he was Hokage or not, Sakumo could never stand by and watch Yōwan attack any building in Konoha.
"Shadow Clone Technique."
Jumping down from Susanoo, Sakumo summoned four shadow clones in midair before landing.
The five figures each unleashed their strongest kenjutsu, charging straight toward Susanoo's blade.
Before everyone's eyes, Sakumo's compar...
2025-08-30 05:02:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe next morning, the second round of the Chūnin Exams officially began.
The rules were the same as last time: the participants had to cross the Devil's Desert within the time limit, collect both the "Heaven" and "Earth" scrolls, and reach the tower at the desert's center in order to pass.
At daybreak, the examinees set out into the harsh desert. The environment here was merciless...
2025-08-30 05:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostKiyosuke, Asuma, and Guy's task was to escort these genin to Sunagakure.
They were also acting as temporary proctors. Any genin who failed to arrive within the set time would lose their qualification for the exam. Because Neji had been manipulating the scoring, the number of candidates ended up too high, forcing an extra elimination round to weed out the slower ones.
"To be honest, ...
2025-08-30 05:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostJirōbō and the other three fell silent.
In the past, the Sound Four were actually the Sound Five, but because Kimimaro fell ill, his position was removed from the team.
The four of them had worked alongside Kimimaro for quite a long time.
So they knew very well just how strong he was.
Kimimaro alone could easily take on the other four without breaking a sweat.
Hi...
2025-08-29 14:30:45 +0000 UTC View PostAfter landing, Shinju didn't spot any trace of Sasuke. Instead, he noticed a massive coffin strapped to the back of one of the Sound Four.
"A coffin? Don't tell me Sasuke's already dead?"
Shinju's pupils contracted sharply, his voice carrying a chill.
The four Sound ninja exchanged glances. Although they feared Shinju, their loyalty to Orochimaru came first.
In an instan...
2025-08-29 13:44:57 +0000 UTC View PostWhile Naruto and Sasuke were talking in the hospital room, Tsunade, who had heard about Naruto's strange injury in the village, came to ask for details — only to overhear part of their conversation.
"Bang!"
Furious, Tsunade slammed her fist against the hospital door!
With a single strike, the solid wooden door shattered into pieces!
The nearby medical-nin: (⊙o⊙) 2025-08-29 13:44:29 +0000 UTC View Post
"What are you doing here?"
At Senju Tobirama's residence, Renya had just returned when he saw Uzumaki Mito standing in the courtyard, busy cleaning.
"Since I knew you two were coming back, I came to help tidy up your rooms."
Renya and Senju Tobirama had been away from the village for such a long time that their house had been left empty and uninhabited, collecting dust everywh...
2025-08-29 05:13:01 +0000 UTC View Post"Old man, the person I recommend is Danzō."
Renya looked straight into Senju Tobirama's eyes and spoke softly.
Compared to Sarutobi Hiruzen, he still preferred Shimura Danzō's personality.
Don't be fooled by the fact that Danzō often resorted to ruthless methods to achieve his goals — it was precisely this kind of personality that could lead the village toward prosperity....
2025-08-29 05:12:00 +0000 UTC View PostAfter returning to the Sabaody Archipelago, Orin stayed here for quite a while.
For the first time in ages, he properly took up the responsibilities of being a Boss. He presided over Tesoro and Stella's wedding, checked on the development of the various forces under his command, and handled a mountain of pending matters.
Tesoro's application to build the Golden Ship — Orin approve...
2025-08-29 05:11:01 +0000 UTC View Post"Don't be mad, Crocodile."
Orin spread his hands, smiling at the dark-faced Crocodile.
"Tch…"
"I don't have time to waste being mad at you."
Crocodile crossed her arms. Under Orin's coaxing, she successfully shifted all the blame onto…
The Navy!
If the Navy had told her earlier about Orin and Mihawk, she wouldn't have been stuck in Impel Down for so long....
2025-08-29 05:10:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe Four Sound Ninja had already expected that Sasuke would react this way, so they weren't surprised at all.
The four of them crossed their arms and watched with mocking expressions, as if they were enjoying a show.
Sakon clicked his tongue and said, "So it really is the Heaven Curse Mark. Looks like Orochimaru-sama values you quite a lot."
"So what if it's the Heave...
2025-08-29 05:09:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe Third Hokage nodded and pulled a scroll from behind his chair.
Under Shinju's expectant gaze, the Third Hokage slowly unfurled the scroll.
On it was a short poem composed by the Hokage himself:
[Wherever the leaves dance, the fire will never die. The fire's light illuminates the village, and the leaves will sprout anew.]
Shinju remembered this poem. Back when he was ...
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