As the natural energy became more concentrated, the crimson glow of Tagitsuhime began to spread. As the light intensified, a lazy voice slowly echoed:
"Kazuyama boy, why are you calling me?"
"Huh? What is this thing? What a big turtle."
Tagitsuhime gradually revealed her form, but the moment she appeared, her attention was immediately drawn to the enormous turtle before her. 2025-03-06 11:44:22 +0000 UTC View Post
It’s not like they formed an alliance for fun—this isn’t some child's game.
Nine times out of ten, the Northern and Western Tribes joined forces with the intention of invading the Empire. Even though the newly established Empire remained strong and still controlled many Teigus, that alone wouldn’t be enough to deter them.
If Esdeath hadn’t crippled both the Northern and We...
2025-03-06 11:38:48 +0000 UTC View Post“Hey, did you hear? A man moved into Ane-san's house.”
“I know! They seem really close. Do you think they’re…?”
“I never thought this day would come. Hard to believe, huh?”
...
Rukongai District 3 – Hokutan.
Kaien Shiba sipped his tea, shaking his head as he tried to dismiss the gossip as nothing more than a joke. It took him a while to suppress t...
2025-03-06 00:38:54 +0000 UTC View PostMeanwhile…
Soul Society, Western Rukongai District 1 – Junrinan, Outskirts.
This forested area was once home to one of the Five Great Noble Clans—the Shiba Clan.
The mountains weren’t vast, and aside from the Shiba estate, only a few small villages dotted the landscape. But due to their noble status, the Shiba family held an unquestioned position of authority here. The...
2025-03-06 00:38:00 +0000 UTC View PostBlayn calmly sidestepped, effortlessly avoiding the so-called "ambush." A move like this didn't even require him to use "Intangibility."
Chelsea missed her mark but landed gracefully, just like a cat.
Getting up, she gazed at Blayn with a pout and complained, “Really now, why did you dodge?”
“Why wouldn’t I dodge…?” Blayn countered.
Even though Chelsea had sp...
2025-03-06 00:32:41 +0000 UTC View Post“The left flank is advancing like a battering ram, but the right flank is a bit weak.” Yahiko observed the battlefield, noticing that while the left offensive pushed forward with force, progress was painfully slow.
“That guy Kakuzu must be killing people left and right, so of course it’s not going fast,” Konan commented. Though she didn’t get along with Kakuzu, she couldn’t ...
2025-03-05 12:17:15 +0000 UTC View PostThe next day, before dawn, the Akatsuki Organization’s army had assembled in full force.
The wheel of history had been altered slightly by Kawakaze’s influence, yet some things remained unchanged.
Yahiko stood at the forefront, draped in a long black robe with a stand-up collar, devoid of any red clouds. Behind him stretched a sea of black—an imposing sight against the dim lig...
2025-03-05 12:16:45 +0000 UTC View PostChōmei had been flying over the ocean for two days. Though he wasn’t the least bit tired, he was incredibly bored.
Chōmei: 'Kazuyama. Kazuyama..."
Chōmei: "I'm so bored..."
It was no surprise. There was nothing but endless water stretching as far as the eye could see. The vast emptiness made him wonder how Isobu managed to spend so many years in the ocean without losing his ...
2025-03-05 12:06:05 +0000 UTC View PostKazuyama wasn’t in a rush to leave the mountain.
Through the Hive Mind, he had already seen that several Kumo ninja were stationed nearby.
“Shadow Clone Technique.”
This time, he only created a single clone. He instructed it to keep an eye on Yugito and leave a technique behind before taking off toward the outskirts of Kumogakure.
Avoiding the village's guards whil...
2025-03-05 12:05:29 +0000 UTC View PostOn the day Blayn led Kurome and the others out of The Empire's Assassination Unit, Saikyuu immediately sensed something was wrong—his men should have returned by now.
He quickly sent people to investigate, only to find the entire base of the Assassination Unit completely deserted.
Not a single person remained, not even corpses.
Even the Teigus and Shingus were gone.
Sa...
2025-03-05 12:00:21 +0000 UTC View PostThe green-haired Judge gritted his teeth and clenched his fists, a mix of doubt and confusion flickering in his heart.
Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto, as the Captain-Commander of the Gotei 13, had always demonstrated unwavering loyalty to the Seireitei. His dedication was highly esteemed among the members of Central 46, even surpassing that of the noble families. In every past meeting, he ...
2025-03-04 23:18:32 +0000 UTC View PostA few days later...
An ancient Japanese-style estate, lavish beyond measure, stood with towering black-roofed pavilions that seemed to pierce the sky.
The Tsunayashiro Clan residence.
Clusters of tall, timeworn buildings stood together, their unpainted pillars, beams, and walls exuding an air of antiquity. This was the home of the noble, one of the great rulers of Soul Society...
2025-03-04 23:18:03 +0000 UTC View PostThere were two boys and one girl.
The brown-haired boy with a stray lock of hair sticking up was named Tatsumi.
The dark-haired boy with a white cloth tied around his head was named Ieyasu.
Lastly, there was a cute girl with long, silky black hair named Sayo.
The three of them were not only the most outstanding young warriors in Mazura Village but also childhood friends ...
2025-03-04 23:13:46 +0000 UTC View Post“Have the meetings finished?”
Before the others could respond, Nagato pushed aside the curtain and entered. His abrupt arrival was a bit of a letdown.
“Finished. Have you taken care of the wounded on your end?” Yahiko asked, scratching his head awkwardly. Nagato's timing was impeccable, almost as if orchestrated.
Nagato really had a knack for showing up at the perfect ...
2025-03-04 11:36:24 +0000 UTC View PostBefore they knew it, several months had passed since Nagato and the others had left. Life in Konoha remained peaceful and quiet. The Hatake Clan, while a little less lively, seemed to be adjusting to the change. Every now and then, conversations would still turn to Yahiko and the others.
“I heard that Nagato and the others are doing well in the Land of Rain,” Sakumo remarked suddenly ...
2025-03-04 11:35:49 +0000 UTC View PostHiruzen left the Root Division, his rage burning.
Danzō watched his departing figure, his expression dark. Without hesitation, he turned and strode toward Orochimaru's laboratory.
"Orochimaru, how are the experiments going?"
Pushing open the laboratory door, Danzō's eyes widened in disbelief.
The room was in ruins—equipment lay in shambles, smoke rising from the wrec...
2025-03-04 11:24:24 +0000 UTC View PostTsunade's eyes widened slightly as she finished reading the letter.
“That bastard kid… he’s done something big.”
Her expression quickly shifted to one of disdain as she turned to Dodai.
“Hmph, is the Land of Rice Fields making you that anxious?”
She crossed her arms, her tone laced with sarcasm. “Sending the Jinchūriki to investigate… bold of you. No won...
2025-03-04 11:23:56 +0000 UTC View PostThese Red Cloud Robes were purchased by Blayn based on his general memory of everyone’s body sizes since he didn’t know their exact measurements.
So, they needed to try them on first. If any didn’t fit, they could simply return and exchange them.
The system was quite user-friendly in this regard—ill-fitting items could be swapped out immediately.
There were a total of ...
2025-03-04 11:13:26 +0000 UTC View PostAt this moment, Chelsea had already met everyone in Night Raid.
"This is our new companion starting today. Her name is Chelsea. I hope you all get along with her."
Najenda introduced Chelsea to the others.
It was clear that Najenda already knew Chelsea, but the rest of Night Raid didn’t.
Chelsea smiled warmly, giving off a friendly impression.
Even when facing Ak...
2025-03-04 00:06:37 +0000 UTC View Post“Cry out, Bōkunchō!”
The moment Asaka Tsunayashiro called out, her Zanpakutō elongated into a thin, needle-like double-edged blade. In a flash, it pierced straight through Masatsuki Aozaki’s body.
Splurt!
Bright red blood spilled from Masatsuki’s chest, soaking into the pristine white of his uniform.
Asaka twisted the hilt, laughing hysterically.
“You ...
2025-03-03 23:49:27 +0000 UTC View Post"Are you two alright?"
The students couldn't help but ask, glancing at the guards' disheveled appearances.
"We're fine. To receive Lady Asaka’s favor is an honor."
The guards laughed proudly, casually dusting off their clothes and straightening the noble linings beneath their uniforms.
"Hah..."
Exhaling, one of them felt nothing but satisfaction.
So what if...
2025-03-03 23:48:53 +0000 UTC View Post"A dark light? It must’ve been a shadow. How could I have been so wrong, thinking that guy was glowing?"
Gin Ichimaru looked up at the sun hanging high in the sky and narrowed his eyes.
“There’s no such thing as a dark sun…”
He clenched his fists.
Masatsuki was right.
Going with him would be pointless.
With his current strength, he wasn’t qualifie...
2025-03-03 23:48:24 +0000 UTC View PostThat afternoon.
World of the Living.
“Masatsuki, what exactly is going on with you and that woman?”
Rangiku swung her fists at him, her soft punches landing harmlessly on his chest.
She had never interfered with Masatsuki’s antics before, but even she had her limits. It was one thing when it came to Yoruichi and the others, but Asaka Tsunayashiro? That woman didn...
2025-03-03 23:47:41 +0000 UTC View PostWith the instructor’s approval, Masatsuki left the examination grounds and made his way toward the crowd.
Halfway there, a sudden commotion broke out.
A group of nobles and commoners had formed a defensive line, dozens of them gathered closely together.
“Useless trash! You can’t even handle something this simple?!”
A furious voice rang out from within the crowd, ...
2025-03-03 23:47:12 +0000 UTC View PostShin'ō Academy, Kidō training ground.
The students slowly made their way into the dojo.
As the doors opened, the "Aozaki Trio," led by Masatsuki, stepped into the open training ground.
The moment he entered, Masatsuki couldn't help but show a hint of surprise.
"This doesn’t quite match the exam I remember..."
Shin'ō Academy is the only institution in Soul Soci...
2025-03-03 23:46:37 +0000 UTC View PostThe sky was dark and heavy with thick clouds.
The vast dojo seemed almost crushed under their weight, and the old wooden buildings creaked intermittently.
Inside the dimly lit Hakuda Dojo, Masatsuki Aozaki stood alone on the wooden floor, shirtless, his well-defined muscles exposed. His eyes remained closed as the flickering oil lamps cast a faint, distorted shadow of his figure on ...
2025-03-03 23:46:02 +0000 UTC View PostThat evening...
Behind Seireitei's west gate, at Shin'ō Academy.
In a lavish dormitory, Masatsuki Aozaki informed Rangiku Matsumoto and Gin Ichimaru of his decision to apply for early graduation.
“This year? At a time like this? Why would the Captain-Commander give such an order?”
Rangiku's expression tensed as she processed his words.
“Isn't this too danger...
2025-03-03 23:45:32 +0000 UTC View PostYoruichi’s account was heavily embellished, making it seem as though she had taken down the captain-level rebels herself, while Aozaki Masatsuki had only provided minor assistance under her command.
Of course, this wasn’t about stealing credit—it was a way to shield Masatsuki from potential trouble and danger. After all, she couldn’t be certain if any of the captains present had t...
2025-03-03 23:44:59 +0000 UTC View Post"Master, you must stand up for your disciple!"
Yamamoto's eye twitched as he looked at Masatsuki Aozaki, who stood before him, pretending to wipe away tears.
He really wanted to know where this brat had learned to be so shameless. Was it something he picked up on his own, or was it just because he was his disciple?
But Jūshirō Ukitake wasn't like this... This was definitely ...
2025-03-03 23:44:27 +0000 UTC View PostThe Shihōin and Kuchiki Clans have a good relationship. Yoruichi and Sōjun Kuchiki’s son, Byakuya Kuchiki, are close friends and playmates, so it’s only natural for her to be concerned about their family affairs.
However, Masatsuki Aozaki had no interest in the emotional entanglements between a stubborn old man and a wronged young man, nor did he want to dwell on the topic.
Un...
2025-03-03 23:43:37 +0000 UTC View Post