Sarutobi Hiruzen led Raiden Uzumaki out of the Hokage's office, stepping into the open air as they walked toward the Kageiwa. Despite the brisk pace, the Third Hokage seemed calm and collected.
As they ascended the escalator leading to the Hokage Rock, Raiden followed closely, curious about the detour. Soon, they reached the top of the First Hokage's head...
2025-01-09 10:04:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe transplantation of the Rinnegan was successful, but the consequences were swift and brutal.
As soon as the eye connected to Mangetsu Hozuki's chakra system, it began to draw from his vitality and chakra reserves like an insatiable beast. Within seconds, his skin began to pale, and his once-muscular body began to wither.
"Damn!"
Shinki...
2025-01-09 10:04:01 +0000 UTC View PostAfter realizing she had traveled back in time, TenTen began piecing together what she knew about the legends of time-space ninjutsu. Among the most famous practitioners was Minato Namikaze, the Fourth Hokage, renowned for his mastery of the Flying Raijin technique.
TenTen often admired the Hokage Rock with Kirito, marveling at the Fourth Hokage's legacy. So, when Minato removed his mask, ...
2025-01-09 10:03:01 +0000 UTC View Post"According to Hokage-sama's order, from today onward, you will be my subordinate!"
Yuhi Makoto's words hung in the air as Raiden Uzumaki furrowed his brow. His expression turned thoughtful as he considered the implications.
"Is the old man keeping an eye on me?" Raiden mused. "The timing is too perfect. Right after leaving the Hatake household, my reassignment comes through."
...
2025-01-09 10:03:01 +0000 UTC View PostHere's the revised version with grammar and phrasing corrected for smooth readability and the requested replacements applied:
Mangetsu Hozuki still had a chance to bargain, but he didn't take it.
"Then, Lord Mizukage, what kind of experiment will Senior Ao and I conduct?"
In Mangetsu Hozuki's opinion, Yagura had selected them with such fanfare and specifically came to Konoha u...
2025-01-09 10:03:01 +0000 UTC View PostShinki calmly placed another piece of barbecue onto the grill, pausing briefly before answering the Third Kazekage's question.
"Is it possible to succeed?"
The Third Kazekage raised an eyebrow, caught off guard by the subtle shift in phrasing.
A single word, yet it changes everything.
Realizing the conversation was over, the Kazekage didn't press further...
2025-01-09 10:02:00 +0000 UTC View PostThough it was only evening, the street outside Ichiraku Ramen was eerily silent. No pedestrians passed by the usually bustling area, leaving only Raiden Uzumaki and the Anbu operatives who had encircled him. The atmosphere was thick with tension, and Raiden couldn't shake the unsettling sense that something was amiss.
The entire situation reeked of deception.
R...
2025-01-09 10:02:00 +0000 UTC View PostThough it lasted but a moment, TenTen had unmistakably seen the person who saved Princess Sara—a figure with blond hair strikingly reminiscent of Naruto's. The image lingered in her mind, evoking memories of her friend. But this was impossible. They had traveled two decades into the past. Naruto hadn't even been born, and only she and Kirito had made this temporal leap.
Perceiving TenTe...
2025-01-09 10:02:00 +0000 UTC View PostWhen Kirito and TenTen remained unresponsive to his provocations, even Mukade, long accustomed to solitude, felt a flicker of unease. Regardless of their intentions, Mukade knew he had to act immediately to secure his plan.
Originally, Mukade intended to study the Dragon Vein's seal gradually, dismantling it with care and eventually absorbing its power in full. However, with Kirito and Te...
2025-01-09 10:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostHatake Sakumo watched his son's frustrated expression and let out a soft sigh. Waving for Kakashi to calm down, he said gently, "You're still young, Kakashi. You don't understand."
He continued, "Yes, Uzumaki Raiden is incredibly strong, and at one time, he was hailed as Konoha's number-one genius. But Namikaze Minato is a better fit as your mentor."
Pausing briefly, Sakumo added, "...
2025-01-09 10:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostAmong the Five Kage, the Third Raikage and Onoki's open disdain for Yagura was hard to ignore. Their targeting was relentless, and their words carried an edge that Yagura couldn't brush off.
Even the Third Kazekage, though silent, didn't seem to regard Yagura as an equal.
These old foxes!
Yagura's face darkened. Their disdain was clear, but he didn't have the ...
2025-01-09 10:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostUpon returning to the village, TenTen learned it had been two days since Kirito had received his latest mission.
When TenTen heard Kirito planned to invite her on the mission and even had a special gift for her, she was filled with excitement and anticipation.
As for the mission itself, TenTen felt confident. In her experience, Kirito was unstoppable when it came to combat-related t...
2025-01-09 10:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post"The conditions for using these eyes are very harsh. In the entire ninja world... hmm."
Shinki paused, considering his words carefully before continuing:
"In this ninja world, there are probably only two people capable of withstanding the power of these eyes."
"Two people? Just two?"
Yagura's face was filled with disbelief.
Only two people? Wh...
2025-01-09 10:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostRaiden Uzumaki followed Kakashi into the Hatake family compound. As they approached the house, Raiden noticed Sakumo Hatake and his wife standing at the entrance, waiting. Their poised yet solemn demeanor struck Raiden as unusual.
"It's just dinner. Senior Hatake, this feels a little too formal," Raiden thought, a faint smile playing on his lips.
Kakashi led the way to the ...
2025-01-08 09:12:14 +0000 UTC View PostAs evening fell, Raiden Uzumaki wandered through Konoha after parting with Kakashi and eventually returned to his residence. His small courtyard, located away from the bustling village center, was quiet and solitary. Since Kushina had chosen to stay at the Senju clan's old estate for its proximity to the hospital, Raiden had the expansive house entirely to himself.
Upon arriving home, Rai...
2025-01-08 09:11:58 +0000 UTC View PostKakashi's sharp wit exceeded Raiden Uzumaki's expectations. He initially thought earning Kakashi's acceptance would require significant effort, but the boy's intelligence made the process unexpectedly smooth—so smooth that Raiden found it a little surreal.
"Hatake Kakashi, don't you wonder what I can teach you? Why so quick to accept me as your teacher?" Raiden asked, glancing at the bo...
2025-01-08 09:11:42 +0000 UTC View PostThe return of Raiden Uzumaki was like a stone cast into a still pond, creating ripples in the previously tranquil Konoha Village.
Under the quiet night sky, an undercurrent surged through the village. Ninjas moved swiftly, delivering news to various factions. Hiruzen Sarutobi sat in his office, gazing out the window. His thoughts churned, though he kept them to himself.
Meanwhile, D...
2025-01-08 09:11:26 +0000 UTC View PostKonoha Hospital
The bustling corridors of Konoha Hospital were filled with activity as medics and patients moved about. Uzumaki Kushina, wearing a medical gown and surgical mask, stood at the end of one hallway, speaking to three young genin who had just delivered baskets of herbs.
"Ms. Kushina, these are the herbs for the antidote. Lady Tsunade asked us to bring th...
2025-01-08 09:11:11 +0000 UTC View PostOn a bright sunny morning, Kirito strolled aimlessly through the streets of Konoha. His thoughts were occupied by Asuma's recent advice: to cherish the people he cared about and not leave regrets behind.
Since Tenten had been promoted to Chunin, she had been busier than ever, throwing herself into missions and training. Her ultimate dream of becoming a "legendary kunoichi" fueled her rele...
2025-01-08 09:09:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe day following their battle with Kakuzu and Hidan, Kirito and Asuma's team gathered at Yakiniku Q, Konoha's favorite barbecue spot. The tension from their recent mission dissipated into laughter and camaraderie as they celebrated their hard-earned victory.
Choji stared at the menu, eyes darting between options as he salivated. "I want this… but I also want this… Ugh, I can't decide...
2025-01-08 09:08:40 +0000 UTC View PostAs Kakuzu's lifeless body crumpled to the ground, Ino, standing behind Asuma, exhaled in relief. The tension of the battle lingered, leaving her shaken by the close encounter. If Kirito's decisive action had faltered, she might have been taken hostage—or worse.
"Thank you, Kirito," Ino said earnestly, her voice trembling slightly.
Kirito sheathed his black dagger, offering a modes...
2025-01-08 09:08:27 +0000 UTC View PostAs Kirito's blade pierced his chest, Kakuzu's mind raced, piecing together the grim realization.
"This guy… he knows exactly where to strike…"
Kirito's attacks were calculated, targeting the vital hearts Kakuzu relied on to prolong his life. The sharp pain spread, his strength waning as he mustered a final, desperate move.
"Wind Style: Crush!"
A powerful gust erupted...
2025-01-08 09:08:12 +0000 UTC View PostKakuzu had gravely miscalculated. He assumed that Hidan's supposed immortality would provide ample opportunity to extract intelligence about Kirito's capabilities. But Hidan now lay lifeless, his body devoid of movement, and his usually defiant expression eerily absent.
"What kind of jutsu was that? Sealing? Genjutsu?" Kakuzu's thoughts raced. "Whatever it was, it bypassed Hidan's immorta...
2025-01-08 09:07:56 +0000 UTC View PostCutting off the tubes that connected him to the Gedo Mazo meant Uchiha Madara's life would soon come to an end.
But he had no choice. His body was too frail, too worn down to even reclaim the Rinnegan. His only option was to die now and return to the world of the living by other means.
"Heh… heh…"
As the tubes were severed, Madara slumped back in his ...
2025-01-08 09:04:36 +0000 UTC View PostThe bond forged between Yahiko, Konan, and Nagato since their youth was unshakable. Their love and loyalty to one another had grown so deep that they wouldn't hesitate to sacrifice everything for each other.
If one life could save Nagato, they would willingly give their own without a second thought.
"I'm not interested in your lives," Shinki said coldly. "Just prepare yourselves." 2025-01-08 09:04:19 +0000 UTC View Post
"If I say this is all a misunderstanding, would you believe me?"
White Zetsu managed an awkward, nervous smile as he faced Orochimaru.
"I believe you," Orochimaru said with a sly smile, nodding as if in understanding.
Of course, I believe everything you say. But that doesn't mean I'll let you escape becoming my test subject. Be a good experiment and follow me quietly.<...
2025-01-08 09:04:03 +0000 UTC View PostShinki led the way in silence.
The Land of Rain remained in chaos, but faint signs of order were beginning to emerge. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough to shift the region's turbulent state completely. The small semblance of order was thanks to the trio spearheading the Akatsuki organization.
The Akatsuki organization had been established, attracting young people and wandering ninjas ...
2025-01-08 09:03:47 +0000 UTC View Post"Why are you laughing? I didn't ask you to come to the Land of Rain," Jiraiya grumbled, noticing Orochimaru's faint smirk.
He felt slighted—after all, he had been winking at Shinki endlessly before finally being invited to join the mission. Yet Orochimaru, who had said nothing, was smiling?
How could he be laughing without even being called to join? Wasn't that just shameless?
... 2025-01-08 09:03:31 +0000 UTC View Post"Do you want to alert the enemy beforehand?"
Yagura, do you even have a brain?
Not only the Third Raikage but even Onoki felt the urge to roll his eyes at Yagura. Why couldn't he think things through?
"Uh…"
Seeing everyone staring at him with strange looks, Yagura realized he'd put his foot in his mouth again. Smiling bitterly, he tried to explain:
"These revelat...
2025-01-07 09:21:39 +0000 UTC View PostShinki still appeared to receive Yagura, but this time he refrained from talking while eating. Yagura was escorted straight to the conference room in the Hokage's office building before he even had a chance to rest.
The Third Raikage, the Third Kazekage, and Onoki had already been waiting there for some time.
As Yagura entered the conference room, the Third Raikage couldn't help but...
2025-01-07 09:21:21 +0000 UTC View Post