On a reclining chair,
Orin, cigar in mouth and sunglasses on, enjoying life, heard those words and his pupils shifted slightly downward.
"Oh? Isn't this Sammi? What's the matter?"
"Orin-sama..."
On the other end of the Den Den Mushi, Sammi greeted respectfully in a soft tone, as if afraid to disturb Orin's mood. Her pretty face was slightly tense.
Orin, however, di...
2025-08-20 05:10:01 +0000 UTC View PostShalria was, of course, no stranger to Kalifa. Back when she first met Kaito, Kalifa had already been by his side.
To say there was nothing between Kalifa and Kaito—Shalria didn't believe that for a second. She pouted at Kaito, putting on a pitiful little expression.
But Kaito wasn't buying it. He reached out and pinched her nose, scolding,
"What's with that look? Kalifa is ...
2025-08-20 05:07:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe Elder in the kimono kept his head lowered, making it impossible to read his expression.
"Imu-sama's thoughts are naturally not something we can guess at. If Fleet Admiral Shikiryū wishes to know, why not go see Imu-sama yourself?"
"Heh… no need. I imagine he's far more eager to see me."
The kimono-clad Elder said no more. Kaito gave a faint smile, casually waved his han...
2025-08-20 05:06:02 +0000 UTC View PostFacing Gekko Chizan's teasing, Fugaku nearly lost his temper.
In Fugaku's mind, whenever he crossed paths with Gekko Chizan, he'd be furious.
"Alright, Chizan-kun, that's enough fooling around."
"Jonin Shirakumo, how's the battle going?"
Orochimaru stopped his disciple and began asking about the situation.
At his words, Shirakumo let out a heavy sigh, his tone weig...
2025-08-20 05:05:01 +0000 UTC View PostAt the border connecting the Land of Fire and the Land of Rivers.
By now, the area had been completely reduced to ruins by the flames of war.
"Rasa-sama, Konoha has retreated five kilometers away, backed against a mountain within the Land of Fire's territory."
"Shall we continue the attack?"
A Sunagakure shinobi asked Commander Rasa for his opinion.
Rasa crossed hi...
2025-08-20 05:04:01 +0000 UTC View PostOn an island somewhere off the coast of the Land of Craftsmen, the fishing boat the pirates were riding was slowly sinking.
On the shore, Kakuzu crushed most of the pirates with overwhelming force. Aside from the weaklings tangled up with Takeshi, the only tricky one left was their leader—the Kirigakure ninja known as Seki.
Kimimaro wanted to step forward to help and was about to ...
2025-08-20 05:03:01 +0000 UTC View PostSince they were on someone else's turf, Takeshi worried that any commotion might draw in shinobi. Without hesitation, he took the two little ones straight to Kakuzu's room and knocked on the door.
"Didn't I tell you not to bother me unless it's important? I'm counting my—"
Before Kakuzu could finish, the piles of banknotes covering his bed were swept onto the floor in one go by Ta...
2025-08-20 05:02:01 +0000 UTC View Post"Kakashi's talent is indeed remarkable, but unfortunately, the Sharingan holds him back. Since he's not from the Uchiha clan, he can never bring out its full potential," Orochimaru commented.
Kiyosuke followed up.
"Because he can't deactivate the Sharingan, his chakra is constantly being drained. If he could turn it on and off at will—or didn't have it at all—Kakashi's strength ...
2025-08-20 05:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostYakushi Kabuto was exceptionally gifted.
Because of various experiences in his childhood, he eventually came under Orochimaru's command.
If he had become a shinobi under different circumstances, his achievements would have been no less than Kakashi's.
Unfortunately… he still took the wrong step.
He curiously studied Sasuke.
At that moment, the sound of crisp foot...
2025-08-20 05:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post"And did you notice the calluses on his fingers?"
Sasuke emphasized the point.
"Calluses?"
Naruto looked puzzled, turning to glance at Rock Lee's hands. He squinted for a long while but didn't spot anything like what Sasuke was talking about.
"Aren't that guy's hands wrapped in bandages?"
"Look at the few fingers exposed outside the wrappings," Sasuke said. "Even t...
2025-08-19 18:52:04 +0000 UTC View PostAfter being caught by the Shinju, the girl's cheeks flushed red.
She hurriedly pulled herself out of his arms.
"Sorry… I… I didn't mean to."
"It's fine." Shinju shook his head.
At that moment, Lee and Neji, who had come with Tenten, noticed Shinju and both turned to look.
When Lee saw him, he excitedly introduced to Neji beside him,
"This is the genius I ...
2025-08-19 18:51:36 +0000 UTC View Post"I'm Gaara. I'm very interested in you."
Shinju froze for a moment at Gaara's words.
The hell? What do you mean, 'interested in me'?
Weird!
As a straight-as-an-arrow guy, Shinju instantly put on a disgusted expression.
"Don't. I'm not into that. So please—don't be interested in me."
Gaara's brows furrowed, and in an instant, the air around him turned razor-...
2025-08-19 18:51:11 +0000 UTC View PostKonohamaru shook his head after hearing what Shinju said.
"I've heard from Grandpa that the Chūnin Exams are especially hard, and the pass rate is super low."
"Even though you're really strong, niichan, becoming a Chūnin could take who knows how long. By the time you're one, teaching me will be way too late…"
Smack! Shinju slapped Konohamaru on the head.
"(ê...
2025-08-19 18:50:44 +0000 UTC View PostIn the blink of an eye, it had been over half a month since Team 7 returned from their mission in the Land of Waves.
Although everyone in Team 7 had performed well during that C-rank mission, back in the village they were still only assigned low-level jobs—digging up sweet potatoes, babysitting children, and the like.
One day, the three of them were waiting at the training ground ...
2025-08-19 18:50:10 +0000 UTC View PostThe Third Hokage was quick to notice the petrified look on Kakashi's face.
He was afraid Kakashi might follow Yamato's example and just walk away from the job.
So, the Third hurried to add, "That kid may have an extraordinary talent for ninjutsu, but he's still an unpolished gem."
"His combat experience is lacking. He's got power, but doesn't know how to use it. His mindset st...
2025-08-19 16:28:01 +0000 UTC View PostSakura and Ino's expressions shifted dramatically the moment they heard Naruto utter the words "Flying Thunder God."
Though they were born too late to witness the Fourth Hokage's glory firsthand, they'd at least heard rumors of this forbidden jutsu!
"Shinju… did you sneak a look at the Scroll of Seals?"
Still reeling from the shock, Sakura quickly noticed something amiss and...
2025-08-19 16:27:39 +0000 UTC View PostHalf a month later, the Great Bridge of the Land of Waves was finally completed!
Team 7 was preparing to head back to the village to report their mission.
Watching the figures of Team 7 on the bridge, Tazuna turned toward the people on the island.
"We still haven't given this bridge a name."
Inari said, "Why don't we call it the Shinju Bridge?"
...
On...
2025-08-19 16:27:14 +0000 UTC View Post"Pu–shh!!"
Just as Shinju's hands pierced what he thought was Zabuza's body—
The expression on his face suddenly froze!
Because—
The one who should have been killed by him… had somehow become Haku!
A few seconds earlier—
After fighting Shinju for so long, Haku had realized something.
He knew Shinju had placed a Flying Thunder God seal on Zabuz...
2025-08-19 16:26:49 +0000 UTC View PostOn the island.
Inari, who had once been saved by the Shinju, went from door to door, knocking on every home in the village.
He had heard from the Shinju that something might have happened on the bridge currently under construction.
So he wanted to rally the villagers to go help.
However, before Inari could even finish explaining at each house, the villag...
2025-08-19 16:26:12 +0000 UTC View PostInside the crystal ice mirrors, Haku's figure kept flickering.
Shinju's hands moved rapidly through a series of seals.
Beside him, Sasuke noticed that Shinju was forming Fire Release seals, and instantly guessed he was planning to melt the ice with fire.
"It's useless. Ordinary Fire Release can't melt this ice."
Sasuke said flatly.
"I want to give it a try."
...
2025-08-19 16:25:48 +0000 UTC View PostBut then—
Zabuza gathered every ounce of his strength for a heavy, crushing slash, his attack as swift as it was brutal!
Kakashi barely managed to raise his guard in time.
The blow met his kunai and slid downward along the blade.
In the end—
It bit deep into his arm!
The strike sliced across Kakashi's flesh, nearly reaching bone.
He ignored the sear...
2025-08-19 16:25:21 +0000 UTC View PostHaku, wearing his mask, looked at Naruto and Sasuke trapped inside his Crystal Ice Mirrors and spoke.
"If you leave now, I might consider letting you go. But if you insist on this path… I don't mind being a decisive killer."
"Quit acting tough. I'm not taking a single step back."
Naruto held a kunai, standing ready.
Surprisingly, Sasuke agreed with him.
"Yeah. A ...
2025-08-19 16:24:56 +0000 UTC View PostShinju opened his mouth and spat out a massive fireball!
"Whoosh!!"
Two samurai failed to dodge in time. The fireball slammed straight into them, instantly turning them into two charred corpses!
The moment those samurai were burned to death, Inari realized that his mother was also in the fireball's path!
Seeing what had happened to the samurai, Inari's eyes went wide wit...
2025-08-19 16:24:34 +0000 UTC View PostIn the blink of an eye, more than ten days had passed.
Thanks to Naruto and Kakashi's help during this time, Tazuna's bridge construction had progressed much faster.
In just over ten days, the bridge was already nearing completion.
Meanwhile, Naruto and Sasuke had been training almost nonstop these past days—barely sleeping at all.
That night, the exci...
2025-08-19 16:24:12 +0000 UTC View PostBecause of Naruto's rambling nonsense, Sasuke's training progress got dragged down.
In the end, Kakashi-sensei couldn't stand it anymore and stepped in to give Naruto a punch.
...
Meanwhile, deep in the forest.
After making sure no one was around, Shinju began his own Wood Release training.
Just as he'd thought earlier—
Since Wood Release c...
2025-08-19 16:23:48 +0000 UTC View PostBefore long, Team 7 arrived at Tazuna's home.
The moment he got back, Tazuna began discussing the specifics of the bridge construction with the local villagers.
"Tazuna, if we keep working with you on the bridge, Gato will target us too. One day we might just get assassinated."
"Yeah, we're just ordinary people. There's no way we can fight someone as rich and ...
2025-08-19 16:23:26 +0000 UTC View Post"Didn't think it would actually work… what a surprising little guy."
Kakashi wiped the sweat from his forehead as he spoke.
The moment Shinju glanced at Zabuza just now, Kakashi realized that Shinju had placed a Flying Thunder God mark on him.
With the situation so urgent, Kakashi could only choose to trust Shinju—trust that he could restrain Zabuza.
So, he used his ...
2025-08-19 16:23:02 +0000 UTC View PostWhite mist enveloped the entirety of Team 7.
Sasuke's body trembled. He could feel that murderous intent—so thick it was almost tangible!
It pressed down on him so heavily he could barely breathe.
It felt like if he made even the smallest wrong move, instant death would follow.
This was the killing intent of a jonin!
The helplessness of having your fate completel...
2025-08-19 16:22:41 +0000 UTC View PostIn the end, Team 7 decided to take on this mission.
Shinju agreed mainly because he noticed that Kakashi-sensei had been wearing an easygoing expression the entire time.
It seemed that, to Kakashi, this mission wasn't anything difficult.
Since their lives wouldn't be in danger, there was no harm in making the trip.
After another half-day of travel, they arrived at the co...
2025-08-19 16:22:19 +0000 UTC View PostWhen those two assassination ninja ambushed Kakashi just now, Naruto, who wasn't far from him, had a stroke of bad luck—he was grazed by the spiked chain.
Now, the wound on his hand where the spiked chain had cut him had already turned a dark, purplish black!
Kakashi glanced at the injury. Years of battle experience told him exactly what it meant.
"The spiked chains those tw...
2025-08-19 16:21:53 +0000 UTC View Post