The roaring explosion echoed through the woods. Ryo Aihara, who narrowly escaped, did not immediately search for the enemy but bit his finger and performed a series of seals with precision. Within seconds, a mole emerged from a summoning jutsu, Ryo quickly wrote down the information he held before handing it to the mole.
In a puff of smoke, the mole disappeared.
The entire sequence ...
2025-01-19 15:30:59 +0000 UTC View PostNews of another attack on Konoha's base camp in the Land of Rivers quickly spread among the camps.
Uzumaki Raiden, directly involved in the incident, emerged from the central tent after being questioned by Mitokadu Homura. Outside, Uchiha Fugaku, Might Duy, and others were already waiting for him.
Due to the sudden attack by Sand Ninja, Hizashi Hyuga and Kaoru Hyuga had no time to c...
2025-01-19 15:30:45 +0000 UTC View Post"You idiot!"
Without warning, Kaoru Hyuga walked up to Hizashi Hyuga and slapped him across the face. The sudden act stunned everyone present, leaving Hizashi with flushed cheeks and a helpless expression.
"Elder Homura, we'll take our leave now."
Seeing the situation, Uzumaki Raiden realized there was a personal matter between the two and decided not to linger. He addressed M...
2025-01-18 16:16:10 +0000 UTC View PostMitokadu Homura sat at the table, smoothed the map with his forearm, and waved Raiden and the others over, signaling them to approach.
When Uzumaki Raiden stepped forward, Mitokadu Homura pointed to several locations marked with red circles on the map and said, "These are the places where our reconnaissance teams disappeared. Although there are no traces of battle."
"But these locat...
2025-01-18 16:15:55 +0000 UTC View PostAfter receiving the Third Hokage's latest orders, Uzumaki Raiden parted ways with Namikaze Minato and Kakashi at the Land of Fire's border. He then led Uchiha Fugaku, Hyuga Hizashi, and Might Duy to the Land of Rivers.
By the time they reached Konoha's temporary headquarters in the Land of Rivers, several days had passed, and dawn was breaking.
The Land of Rivers, a small and narrow...
2025-01-18 16:15:38 +0000 UTC View PostIn the hastily constructed earth shelter, Uzumaki Raiden slowly opened his eyes. He had learned a great deal about the future, but one question lingered in his mind: why did Uchiha Madara target the newborn Naruto Uzumaki?
Although Raiden hadn't asked Kurama this question, he understood that the answer was something he'd have to uncover himself. If Kurama had known, it surely would have s...
2025-01-18 16:15:25 +0000 UTC View Post"Why did I come here? You should know."
"Tell me the answer, Kurama."
"I wonder why I failed."
Uzumaki Raiden gazed at Kurama in the cage, his voice low and steady. Beside him, Naruto stood silently, unsure of what Raiden was talking about but refraining from interrupting. His eyes darted between Raiden and Kurama.
"Uncle and Kurama seem like friends," Naruto thought, oc...
2025-01-18 16:15:11 +0000 UTC View PostAfter leaving Kakashi with final instructions, Tsunade and Kirito prepared to return to Konoha.
Though Kakashi felt deeply unsettled about Sasuke's sudden betrayal and his attack on the village, he understood that staying in the Iron Country to attend the next day's meeting was his responsibility. He had no choice but to remain behind.
As Tsunade and Kirito reached the hotel entranc...
2025-01-18 16:14:35 +0000 UTC View PostAfter determining the backbone of the joint investigation team, the discussion on operational details wrapped up quickly.
The headquarters of the joint investigation team was to be established in Konoha Village. Their objectives were clear: analyze Akatsuki's possible hiding places using the available intelligence and ensure the safety of the last remaining Jinchuriki, Naruto.
With ...
2025-01-18 16:14:21 +0000 UTC View PostAfter hearing Mifune's appeal for calm, Tsunade and Ay ended their argument and refocused on the meeting.
"I agree with your suggestion," Ay said as he settled back into his chair. "But how exactly should we proceed? Do you have any specific proposals?"
Cough. Seeing the two Kage return to a cooperative tone, Mifune spoke again, "I suggest that the Five Great Ninja Vil...
2025-01-18 16:14:07 +0000 UTC View PostThe grievances between Cloud Village and Stone Village run deep, and their relationship has always been antagonistic. Raikage Ay has his own reasons to despise Stone Village.
During the Third Ninja World War, his father, the Third Raikage, single-handedly fought against ten thousand Stone Village ninjas to ensure his comrades' retreat. After three days and nights of fierce combat, he succ...
2025-01-18 16:13:52 +0000 UTC View PostNot long after Kirito and the others arrived at the meeting place, the Kage and their entourages from other villages began arriving in the Land of Iron one after another.
After a brief round of introductions, the Five Kage Summit officially began under the direction of Mifune.
"Please place your hats on the table in front of you," Mifune announced.
Following tradition, the fiv...
2025-01-18 16:13:37 +0000 UTC View PostThe morning sun rose over Konoha as villagers and ninjas crowded the gates to bid farewell to Tsunade and her guards. The announcement of the Fifth Hokage's departure to the Five Kage Summit had inspired the entire village to gather, their cheers echoing across the streets.
Kirito, however, had to scramble through the forest and scale a wall to avoid being trapped by the overwhelming crow...
2025-01-17 14:36:19 +0000 UTC View PostThe day after returning from Mount Myoboku, Kirito rejoined the tactical drills with Kakashi and the others, designed to prepare for a confrontation with Nagato. Over the course of the week, the squad made remarkable progress, refining their strategies and cooperation to a level that even Kirito found impressive.
But the week of quiet and training was interrupted when Konoha received an u...
2025-01-17 14:36:03 +0000 UTC View PostWith curiosity brewing in his mind, Kirito followed Fukasaku to the peak of Mount Myoboku the next morning. Their destination was the grand "shrine" that housed the Great Toad Sage, the revered seer of the mountain.
The shrine itself was an imposing, yet humble structure. Its interior was an open hall with smooth stone slabs covering the floors and walls, exuding an air of simplicity. The...
2025-01-17 14:35:48 +0000 UTC View PostAs Fukasaku hopped over to greet him, Kirito responded politely, "Hello, Sage Fukasaku."
"Ah, hello, Kirito!" Fukasaku said warmly, then immediately started grumbling. "Honestly, Jiraiya didn't even think to bring you here earlier. What's wrong with that boy?"
Kirito chuckled. "It's not really his fault. I never mentioned wanting to come."
"Well, no matter," Fukasaku said, jum...
2025-01-17 14:35:29 +0000 UTC View PostIn the Hokage's office, after hearing Kakashi's detailed report on the recent exercises, Tsunade let out a deep sigh. "It seems I underestimated the situation."
Initially, she believed that with the intelligence Jiraiya and Kirito had gathered about Pain, along with their firsthand experience, Konoha had a significant advantage in preparing for Nagato. However, Kakashi's report painted a ...
2025-01-17 14:35:12 +0000 UTC View Post"The Fourth Hokage is you, Uncle Raiden, who sealed the Nine-Tails inside me."
Uzumaki Naruto's words struck like a bolt from the blue, leaving everyone speechless. Uzumaki Raiden stood frozen, staring at Naruto in bewilderment.
"You said... what? Before I died, I sealed the Nine-Tails inside you?"
"I died young?"
Raiden's focus was different from everyone else's. Hearin...
2025-01-17 14:34:25 +0000 UTC View PostUzumaki Raiden looked at Uzumaki Naruto in front of him, did not answer the other party's question, and asked after a long pause:
"Boy, what's the matter with the Nine-Tails in your body?"
Naruto's expression changed when Raiden spoke, and he quickly pulled out a kunai, holding it defensively as he asked in a focused tone, "Nine-Tails? What do you mean by Nine-Tails?"
"Who the he...
2025-01-17 14:34:08 +0000 UTC View PostThe enormous chakra that suddenly appeared in Raiden Uzumaki's Kagura Mind's Eye immediately captured his attention. At the same time, Namikaze Minato, with his exceptional sensory abilities, also detected the anomaly.
The two looked up almost simultaneously, their gazes locking onto a specific location in Rouran City.
"Raiden, did you sense that chakra?" Minato asked, his eyes fill...
2025-01-17 14:33:54 +0000 UTC View PostWith the support of the Third Hokage, both Uchiha Fugaku and Hyuga Hizashi had successfully become Raiden Uzumaki's subordinates, and there was no issue in assigning a shinobi like Might Duy. After the four of them assembled in the Hokage's office, they returned home to pack and prepared to head to Rouran.
As for Hatake Sakumo, who was part of Raiden Uzumaki's team, he had not yet returne...
2025-01-17 14:33:38 +0000 UTC View PostRaiden Uzumaki handed the list of team members he had personally selected to the Third Hokage. In front of everyone, Hiruzen Sarutobi unrolled the scroll. The first name on the list made him frown.
"Uchiha Fugaku?" Hiruzen Sarutobi raised his head in surprise, looking at Raiden with a questioning gaze.
Raiden nodded slightly and said with a smile, "Yes, he is one of the members I pe...
2025-01-17 14:33:21 +0000 UTC View PostHyuga Hizashi bowed deeply before Uzumaki Raiden, his unexpected plea causing Raiden and Uchiha Fugaku to exchange puzzled glances. Neither of them could fully grasp why the second son of the Hyuga family, bound by the branch family's restrictions, would desire a position in Raiden's Anbu team.
Before Raiden could question him, Hizashi began to explain himself. "Captain Uzumaki, you came ...
2025-01-16 12:18:37 +0000 UTC View PostThe Hyuga clan's central estate was a sprawling residence, its three courtyards interconnected by elegant corridors. Guided by Hyuga Hizashi, Uzumaki Raiden and Uchiha Fugaku followed him toward the family dojo, the faint sounds of intense practice echoing ahead.
As they arrived, they saw Hiashi Hyuga sparring with his father in the dojo. The powerful gusts of palm strikes created audible...
2025-01-16 12:18:23 +0000 UTC View PostUchiha Fugaku had effortlessly subdued the three Hyuga guards and was preparing to stride into the Hyuga clan's territory when the sharp sound of projectiles cutting through the air pierced the night.
Three kunai flew out from the darkness, aimed at Fugaku's calf and thigh.
Reacting instantly, Fugaku reactivated his Sharingan at the sound. He swiftly reached into his ninja pouch, pu...
2025-01-16 12:18:04 +0000 UTC View PostIn Konoha Village, Uzumaki Raiden and Uchiha Fugaku walked out of the Uchiha clan's grounds together, heading toward the Hyuga household.
The second member recruited by the team, Uzumaki Raiden, had set his sights on Hiashi Hyuga. There were several reasons for this. First, it was due to the Byakugan of the Hyuga family. As a rare dÅjutsu in the ninja world, the perception and detection ...
2025-01-16 12:17:43 +0000 UTC View PostLeaving the Hokage's office, Uzumaki Raiden made his way to the Uzumaki family's old house. Dinner was a heated affair, as Uzumaki Kushina, clearly relieved by his recovery, couldn't resist scolding him for his reckless actions. Despite her reprimands, Raiden knew it stemmed from genuine concern, and he accepted it in good humor.
After the meal, Raiden decided not to return to his house b...
2025-01-16 12:17:27 +0000 UTC View PostAs Kakashi's shadow clone was consumed by the explosive barrage, Sakura shouted in alarm, "Kakashi-sensei!"
"I'm fine, Sakura," came Kakashi's calm reply as his real body emerged from the ground a short distance away.
Looking toward the explosions, he explained, "The one you saw earlier was just my shadow clone.
"However, this shows how dangerous the opponent is. Kirito warned...
2025-01-16 12:16:48 +0000 UTC View PostAfter notifying Shino, Kirito parted ways with Kakashi. Kakashi mentioned he'd meet Yamato later for a drink, so Kirito didn't feel the need to tag along. Except for Shino, Kirito felt no obligation to notify the others personally, as they were already familiar with the mission. However, Sakura's fragile state had prompted him to accompany Kakashi to her house the previous day.
The follow...
2025-01-16 12:16:31 +0000 UTC View Post"Sakura, your father and I are going out to buy some groceries. Make sure to eat tonight! Kakashi-sensei, you should stay for dinner!" Haruno Mebuki said with her usual warmth.
Kakashi waved his hand politely. "Oh no, that's too much trouble! I'll just finish discussing the mission with Sakura and be on my way."
Understanding the nature of Kakashi's visit, Sakura's parents chose to ...
2025-01-16 12:16:17 +0000 UTC View Post