Compared to Uchiha Madara's grand conspiracy, the tension between the Cloud Ninja Village and the Iwa Ninja Village was insignificant—like a trivial quarrel that could be dismissed at any time.
After eating and drinking, the Third Kazekage and Ōnoki were still processing the gravity of the news regarding Uchiha Madara's schemes. Shinki, having already fulfilled his role as their host, ...
2025-01-07 09:21:02 +0000 UTC View PostŌnoki's arrival in Konoha marked a significant step toward the Five Kage Summit. Despite his late departure from Iwagakure, his swift flight ensured he was the first to reach Konoha, even beating the Third Kazekage, who had left earlier.
Ōnoki was eager to confront the looming threat, but as always, his entrance carried the weight of his complicated history.
When Ōnoki arrived at...
2025-01-07 09:20:44 +0000 UTC View PostTsunade had made it clear—this matter was now Shinki's responsibility.
"You're in charge of convincing Jiraiya. Good luck," she said, shrugging off the task with a nonchalant wave.
Shinki sighed. Tsunade was fully embracing her role as the hands-off Hokage, leaving him to handle the most delicate of situations.
He found Jiraiya lounging, clearly unaware...
2025-01-07 09:20:27 +0000 UTC View PostAs Shikamaru supported Asuma, preparing to retreat, he turned to Kirito. "The guy lying down is Hidan, and the one crouching is Kakuzu."
"Hidan can curse others, and the cursed person suffers the same injuries he inflicts on himself. The medium for this is blood. Whatever you do, don't let him get any of your blood."
"And that ninjutsu of his only works within that red ritual patter...
2025-01-07 09:14:53 +0000 UTC View PostIn the Temple of Fire, Kirito sat amidst the ruins, calmly reading a scripture. Suddenly, his gaze shifted to the horizon, his demeanor sharpening.
Noticing this, Qian Shi, who was nearby cleaning debris, asked nervously, "What's wrong? Did something happen?"
It wasn't mere curiosity—Qian Shi had lived in fear ever since the Akatsuki's assault on the temple. The scatte...
2025-01-07 09:14:39 +0000 UTC View Post"Hahaha! I must offer you to Lord Jashin! Just surrender already!" Hidan laughed maniacally as he swung his blood-red scythe with reckless abandon, using its long reach to keep Asuma at bay.
Shikamaru, originally intending to support Asuma by containing Hidan, had to adapt his strategy due to Kakuzu's sudden interference.
"Water Style: Water Adhesive Field!"
Izumo quickly form...
2025-01-07 09:14:25 +0000 UTC View PostHidan, with his slicked-back silver hair, sat casually on the steps of a public restroom, sniffing his Akatsuki cloak with a grimace.
"Seriously, I was in there for five minutes, and now I stink," he muttered, clearly annoyed.
As he complained, a sudden presence behind him made him turn his head. "Kakuzu, you're taking forever."
To his surprise, it wasn't Kakuzu but a bearded ...
2025-01-07 09:14:04 +0000 UTC View PostWhen Kirito arrived at the Temple of Fire, the devastation was overwhelming. Aside from the main gate, the entire temple lay in ruins, a shadow of its former glory.
The monk overseeing the aftermath, a senior named Ban Zhai, stood among the wreckage. Alongside him was Qianshi, the monk who had earlier reported the attack to Konoha.
During the Akatsuki's rampage, Ban Zhai and the oth...
2025-01-07 09:13:48 +0000 UTC View Post"You... who are you?"
One of the Anbu, recognizing Uzumaki Raiden, was about to explain when another shouted sharply, "Identify yourself! Why did you intrude on the Hokage's property?"
The Anbu, wearing a fox mask, drew a dagger and pointed it at Raiden.
"Huh?" Raiden responded, his voice a low growl of displeasure. Without forming a single hand seal, countless thunderballs ap...
2025-01-07 09:12:46 +0000 UTC View PostMount Myoboku
The training grounds of Mount Myoboku stretched endlessly, with towering rock peaks surrounding the area. On the pinnacle of one such peak sat a young man, cross-legged on a smooth stone slab. His long red hair flowed freely in the wind, and the eerie purple diamond-shaped mark on his forehead glistened in the sunlight.
Uzumaki Raiden sat in the Vajra ...
2025-01-07 09:12:31 +0000 UTC View Post"Sage Fukasaku, I want to learn Sage Mode!"
Uzumaki Raiden's voice rang out with conviction as he made his request. The toads in the chamber fell silent, their expressions a mix of surprise and contemplation.
"Sage Mode?" Fukasaku repeated, his tone calm but firm. "Little Jiraiya already told you… You're not yet ready to learn Sage Mode."
Raiden frowned. "Why not? Please exp...
2025-01-07 09:12:15 +0000 UTC View PostAs soon as Uzumaki Raiden agreed to visit Mount Myoboku, Jiraiya eagerly bit his finger, quickly formed hand seals, and activated the Reverse Summoning Technique.
With a sudden whirlwind, Raiden and Jiraiya disappeared from the Land of Rain.
Arrival at Mount Myoboku
This was Raiden's first experience with spatial travel. The sensation was jarring—his surroundings plunged int...
2025-01-07 09:12:01 +0000 UTC View PostAfter Namikaze Minato and the others left, Uzumaki Raiden's life became regular yet monotonous.
The task of training Nagato and the others fell entirely on Raiden. His teaching approach, however, was straightforward—he focused on shaping their ideologies and strengthening their combat training. For taijutsu and ninjutsu, Raiden taught only the basics, emphasizing application techniques ...
2025-01-07 09:11:46 +0000 UTC View PostFollowing Kirito's demonstration of the two advanced Rasengan variants, Naruto stood silent, frowning in deep thought.
Kakashi had previously mentioned that the Akatsuki organization had started targeting Jinchuriki worldwide. As the Nine-Tails' host, Naruto was at constant risk of being hunted. This added urgency to his training—he couldn't afford to remain stagnant.
Meanwhile, K...
2025-01-06 06:44:29 +0000 UTC View PostSince Naruto had lost to Sasuke once again, he began searching for ways to grow stronger.
He initially planned to consult Jiraiya, but upon learning that Jiraiya had left the village for his "research," he had to abandon the idea.
"What should I do? The pervy sage isn't here; how can I train now?" Naruto scratched his head in frustration.
"Naruto!" Sakura, who happened to be w...
2025-01-06 06:44:15 +0000 UTC View PostTsunade had thought she might have a lot to say to Orochimaru, one of the infamous "Three Legendary Sannin." Yet, standing before him, bound and restrained, she found herself at a loss for words.
Their friendship had long dissolved, destroyed by Orochimaru's betrayal and his role in the "Konoha Crush Plan," which claimed the life of the Third Hokage. Any remaining bond between them had be...
2025-01-06 06:43:59 +0000 UTC View PostWhen Naruto regained consciousness, he found himself staring at tree branches passing overhead, sunlight filtering through the dense canopy and warming his tired face.
Feeling the sway of motion, he groggily muttered, "Where... am I?"
"You're awake, Naruto," Kakashi's familiar voice called from below.
"Kakashi-sensei..." Naruto murmured. As his thoughts sharpened, he suddenly ...
2025-01-06 06:43:44 +0000 UTC View Post"Sasuki has entered the second stage..."
Kirito sat atop the torii pinning Orochimaru, arms crossed, observing Naruto and the others as they fought Sasuke.
With Kakashi's words triggering Sasuke's rage, Sasuke unleashed the second stage of his Curse Mark, signaling his complete seriousness.
Seeing this transformation, Orochimaru chuckled. "Aren't...
2025-01-06 06:43:30 +0000 UTC View Post"As long as you take your own life, I'll let her go. So, what will it be—your life or hers?"
The middle-aged man bent down as he spoke, pressing a kunai against Konan's neck. His twisted smile bore into Yahiko, taunting him with cruel satisfaction.
"Damn it! How did it come to this?"
Yahiko was paralyzed with indecision. The middle-aged man had appeared out of nowhere, oblit...
2025-01-06 06:42:51 +0000 UTC View PostJiraiya watched the serious expression of Raiden Uzumaki standing before the three children. For a moment, he wasn't sure what Raiden was planning. If it hadn't been for what happened the night before, Jiraiya might have entrusted his three disciples to Raiden's training without hesitation.
After all, Raiden's reputation as a genius wasn't mere talk—his strength was undeniable. His trai...
2025-01-06 06:42:37 +0000 UTC View PostThe night passed quietly. Although the rainy weather still lingered, and the morning in the Land of Rain lacked bright sunlight, the sky had begun to lighten, signaling the start of a new day.
A gentle breeze swept through the window, carrying the coolness of spring into the room and waking Raiden from his deep sleep.
"The weather in the Land of Rain is truly unpleasant," Raiden mur...
2025-01-06 06:42:23 +0000 UTC View PostAs the group observed the barrier created by Raiden, its effects became apparent only to those skilled enough to perceive chakra intricacies. Fugaku and Hiashi, with their Sharingan and Byakugan, could clearly see the barrier's structure. However, Yahiko and Konan, lacking both advanced training and a bloodline limit, were left puzzled.
"Hey, are you sure you even activated anything?" Yah...
2025-01-06 06:42:08 +0000 UTC View Post"Are you Konoha's ninja too?"
Yahiko's attack was effortlessly blocked by Raiden. Seeing the Konoha forehead protector on Raiden's head, Yahiko's tense posture relaxed. He stared at Raiden's face, clearly puzzled.
Behind Yahiko, Nagato and Konan, who had been preparing to intervene, paused, now observing Raiden and his companions with curiosity.
"Yes, we're Konoha ninjas," Rai...
2025-01-06 06:41:54 +0000 UTC View PostThe three great dōjutsu of the ninja world—Byakugan, Sharingan, and the legendary Rinnegan—are well-known, even to common folk.
While the first two are readily found among the Hyuga and Uchiha clans, the Rinnegan had always been considered a myth, linked to the Sage of Six Paths.
But the truth was more terrifying: the Rinnegan wasn't just a myth—it existed.
And worse, S...
2025-01-06 06:41:14 +0000 UTC View PostWhat happens to a Jinchūriki after the tailed beast is extracted from their body?
The answer is simple—it's not good.
"It seems Tsuchikage is furious with you, Raikage-sama," Shinki remarked with a wry smile.
Ōnoki and the Third Raikage were lifelong rivals, constantly finding new ways to frustrate each other. One would scheme and humiliate, and the o...
2025-01-06 06:40:58 +0000 UTC View PostTsunade leaned back in her chair, her eyes heavy with exhaustion. She longed to go home and sleep, but running Konoha left her perpetually swamped with work.
For her, going home to rest was a luxury she could seldom afford.
"It's from the Cloud Village. Take a look yourself," Tsunade muttered, yawning as she handed over the visiting card.
Her fatigue was ...
2025-01-06 06:40:43 +0000 UTC View PostIn the original timeline, the Third Raikage's death was entirely his own doing.
Had he not chosen to stay behind to hold off the pursuers, allowing his guards to escape, even if Ōnoki mobilized every ninja in Iwagakure, he wouldn't have been able to surround and kill him.
But the Third Raikage was too confident. By staying behind, he handed Ōnoki the perfect opportunity to drag hi...
2025-01-06 06:40:27 +0000 UTC View PostThe Four-Tails was undoubtedly a trophy of the Cloud Village, but this truth could not be openly declared.
Watching his son storm off in anger, the Third Raikage sighed. His son had inherited his rage but little else. Other aspects of his personality? Hard to describe.
Fortunately, while his son had his flaws, he was undeniably talented. With Killer Bee as his perfect partner, his s...
2025-01-06 06:40:12 +0000 UTC View PostOrochimaru knew there was no way to escape alone, so he decided to stay and test Kirito's strength.
While Orochimaru had collected intelligence on Kirito in the past, the pieces hadn't come together until recently. After the "Konoha Crush" incident, Kabuto and others had reported how Kirito single-handedly subdued Gaara and a three-headed snake. Orochimaru had immediately ordered his spie...
2025-01-05 07:03:23 +0000 UTC View PostEver since receiving Tsunade's mission to retrieve Sasuke, Kirito had been mulling over whether bringing Sasuke back to Konoha was the right decision.
He ultimately decided it was.
Two years ago, Kirito had let Sasuke leave with Orochimaru, believing that no one in Konoha could provide Sasuke the power and guidance he sought for his revenge. According to the original trajectory of e...
2025-01-05 07:03:08 +0000 UTC View Post