By the time Ichin finished his shower and came out, Utaha was already seated in the living room, looking composed.
However, when Ichin stepped into his bedroom, he noticed that his previously messy bed was now neatly made.
It didn’t take a genius to figure out who was responsible.
Entering the living room, he glanced at Utaha, who was sitting casually on the sofa, and asked, “Why did you tidy up my bed?”
Utaha, having calmed her earlier excitement, smiled lightly...
2024-12-26 17:36:07 +0000 UTC
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Aoba Suzukaze and Yun Iijima were looking forward to the cooking competition the next day. Aoba exclaimed excitedly, “I’ve already talked to Nene! She’ll come with me tomorrow!”
Ichin nodded. “Got it. Oh, Kō, why don’t you give Hazuki-san a call tonight? See if she has time to join us. Two of my classmates will also be coming tomorrow, so they can all help judge.”
“Sure, I can do that,” Kō Yagami replied, albeit a bit reluctantly. After some hesitation, she pul...
2024-12-26 17:34:49 +0000 UTC
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After confirming the time for tomorrow, Yukino Yukinoshita returned to her clubroom to continue reading.
The moment Yukino left, Eriri let out a huge sigh of relief. “Phew, finally dodged a bullet!”
“Huh?” Ichin looked at Eriri’s exaggerated reaction with curiosity. “What’s going on with you?”
Although the door was already closed, Eriri double-checked it before explaining. “It’s all because of the upcoming midterms! Yukino found out my grades were just av...
2024-12-26 17:34:01 +0000 UTC
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The next two days passed without much change in Ichin's daily routine.
However, one significant shift did occur—Ichin now had a girlfriend.
Every morning when leaving the house, what was once a solitary bus ride turned into one shared with someone else. The same held true for the commute back home after school.
Their relationship, however, remained a secret from others for now. Utaha wanted to enjoy a peaceful world shared by just the two of them.
On Friday afterno...
2024-12-26 17:33:20 +0000 UTC
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Hearing her son express interest in learning how to cook braised pork, Ichin's mother immediately knew that this moment was bound to come.
Studying abroad alone, how could he not miss the taste of home-cooked meals?
With a cheerful demeanor, Ichin's mom agreed and started teaching her son how to make the dish. Ichin already had some basic cooking skills, so he picked it up fairly quickly.
As she watched him stir-fry the pork belly, Ichin's mom casually asked, "So, how are th...
2024-12-26 17:31:53 +0000 UTC
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"It's actually quite simple," Shūichi announced in a commanding voice. "The highest governing body of the Ninja Alliance will be the Five Kage Joint Council—a council composed of the Kage from the five great ninja villages to oversee and decide on Alliance matters."
Tobirama Senju frowned upon hearing this. His sharp mind immediately spotted potential issues with such a system—it could easily devolve into endless bickering.
But Shūichi continued, "Within the Five Kage Joint ...
2024-12-26 12:30:01 +0000 UTC
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The following was Nolan’s own deduction based on the “weakness” displayed by the Eye of Judgement.
It was logically sound, but whether it was correct or not would require confirmation from Raiden Shogun or perhaps Raiden Ei herself.
“Lies.”
Raiden Shogun’s expression remained as calm as ever as she responded to Nolan’s confident explanation:
“This body, even after enduring countless calamities, remains eternal and flawless. It is the embodiment of unc...
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"Of course not!" Shūichi replied. "Nagato isn’t one, but Orochimaru is."
"Otherwise, the First Hokage wouldn’t have been summoned. Just like Madara, he wasn’t under Orochimaru’s control."
"You must have realized by now that Madara’s revival was something I deliberately pushed forward."
Minato Namikaze’s expression shifted. "Shūichi!"
Shūichi raised a hand. "Sensei, there’s no need to keep this a secret."
"I saw Madara as a pitiable pawn. I used h...
2024-12-26 06:30:01 +0000 UTC
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Seeing his familiar comrade standing before him, Captain America could barely keep his fists steady. But the cold, indifferent look in Bucky’s eyes brought him heart-wrenching pain. In his last memories before being frozen, Bucky was his closest friend, his most trusted ally, and unwavering support.
How did it come to this?
Captain America's mind swirled with confusion, but Bucky wasn’t one to stand still. With a sudden roll, he swung his mechanical arm at Captain America.
...
2024-12-25 18:30:09 +0000 UTC
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Faced with this formidable opponent, even Captain America's shield seemed ineffective. He decided to toss it aside, clenching his fists and gearing up for a direct fight.
Captain America launched a punch, and the two immediately engaged in close combat. As the fight progressed, Captain America noticed something unsettling—the man’s fighting techniques felt eerily familiar, as if he had seen them before, but he couldn’t recall where.
While the man’s left arm exhibited immen...
2024-12-25 18:29:16 +0000 UTC
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A thunderous explosion erupted, blasting away the lizardmen near the oil barrels. The shockwave threw Captain America into a pile of wooden crates.
Before he could get up, a lizardman lunged at him, claws outstretched—only to be crushed against the ground.
The crushing force came from Tony, who had landed with a decisive stomp.
“Cap, where did these brainless creatures come from? I imagine even their mother wouldn’t want to see them like this,” Tony quipped.
He...
2024-12-25 18:28:32 +0000 UTC
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When Zola appeared, Captain America remained composed. Years of combat experience had taught him to keep his emotions in check. Zola, clearly placed here by someone with a purpose, began slowly revealing some hidden truths to him.
Through Zola’s words, Captain America learned the detailed events that transpired after the destruction of Hydra.
Zola continued, "The moment Project Paperclip began, Hydra took control of S.H.I.E.L.D. They plan to use Project Insight to eliminate ever...
2024-12-25 18:27:48 +0000 UTC
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Changing into indoor slippers and entering the living room, Utaha immediately noticed Ichin sitting in front of his computer, already immersed in work.
Walking up to him, Utaha playfully poked his cheek and smiled. "After a whole day of classes, you’re diving straight into work? You really can’t sit still, can you?"
Ichin chuckled, glancing at her. "Class isn’t exactly a challenge for us, is it?"
"True," Utaha agreed.
Their casual exchange left Kō Yagami, who wa...
2024-12-25 17:36:08 +0000 UTC
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Before heading back home, Utaha tugged on Ichin’s arm. “Ichin-kun, let’s keep our relationship a secret from my parents for now. If they find out, they’ll definitely nag me with endless questions.”
Ichin had no objections and nodded in agreement. “Sure, whatever you say.”
He hadn’t planned to tell his own parents just yet either. It could wait a while longer.
Utaha beamed brightly and added, “You’re heading to the studio later, right? I’ll come find you...
2024-12-25 17:35:17 +0000 UTC
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“To be honest, I’m really surprised he’s letting us go,” Gyūki (Eight-Tails) said, gazing at the figure in the sky.
Matatabi (Two-Tails) followed up, “Indeed. Just releasing our other halves would have fulfilled his promise.”
Son Gokū (Four-Tails), the first to trust Shūichi, chimed in, “He could deceive us, but he cannot lie to himself.”
“Though he’s cunning, lustful, and covets our power, he is still a man of his word. There are humans who can be tru...
2024-12-25 12:30:02 +0000 UTC
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Statue of the Omnipresent God’s Plaza.
The plaza was packed with people. Clearly, the human tendency to gather and watch an event remained unchanged no matter the place.
Though, the onlookers did seem to feel a tinge of sympathy for the unfortunate individual kneeling in the center of the plaza with his hands bound behind his back.
Nolan and his companions slowly moved forward. When they reached the front, they saw that the person kneeling on the wooden platform in the pla...
2024-12-25 10:30:01 +0000 UTC
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“Impressive!”
Uchiha Shisui silently praised in awe.
However, in the next moment, Kaguya’s headless body passed through a space-time portal and vanished.
Shisui was even more shocked. “Even having her head blown off doesn’t faze her. It seems only sealing techniques can work.”
Shūichi nodded. “That’s indeed the case.”
Shisui added, “While my Kotoamatsukami can’t fully control her, it can still influence her actions. If we combine it with ...
2024-12-25 06:30:01 +0000 UTC
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Where did all this information come from? No one knew. How was it obtained? That was also a mystery. All anyone could sense was that an invisible hand seemed to be orchestrating everything from behind the scenes.
“Quick! Rush the printing! I want to see our paper on the streets as soon as possible!”
“Hurry! We must print it before any other news outlet gets wind of this!”
“...”
News agencies and media outlets scrambled to publish these explosive revelat...
2024-12-24 17:02:33 +0000 UTC
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Gwen looked at Alan unhappily and said, “How can you not be worried at all? If this continues, your reputation will be completely ruined. Do you even know what people are saying about you?”
Alan smiled, realizing that Gwen was upset on his behalf. However, he had his own plan, one he couldn’t share with Gwen just yet.
“What’s there to worry about with such trivial matters?”
Gwen huffed angrily. “How can you not worry? The public outside is almost entirely accus...
2024-12-24 17:00:37 +0000 UTC
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“Spider-Woman? Why are you looking for her?” Ancient One was puzzled. Hela’s thoughts were always so unpredictable that without an explanation, no one could guess what she was planning.
Hela shrugged and explained, “Back at Stark Tower, I saw with my own eyes how the Emperor went out of his way to protect Spider-Woman. Out of so many superheroes, he didn’t shield anyone else but was so intent on protecting Spider-Woman. I’m convinced there’s something special between them!...
2024-12-24 17:00:01 +0000 UTC
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The Hela before Alan was entirely different from the one he remembered. Compared to the villainous goddess he had imagined, this Hela seemed more like a proud and slightly tsundere woman, complete with a flattering filter when it came to the Emperor.
"Emperor! I, Hela, daughter of Odin, Goddess of Death and Decay, hereby invite you to join me in storming Asgard!"
The bold declaration came from the woman before him, her icy words carrying an undeniable aura of death. Alan could cle...
2024-12-24 16:59:17 +0000 UTC
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In the vast solitude of space, the moon displayed its dual faces of black and white. Under countless stars, Alan's figure gradually appeared. In his hand, he held a tether-like connection, gazing toward Earth.
"This kind of magical energy should belong to the Ancient One's sorcery. Why would it appear around me?"
Alan gently released his hands, letting the tether drift away. In an instant, the magical energy vanished into the void of space.
After sensing the surge of energy,...
2024-12-24 16:58:38 +0000 UTC
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Ichin continued selecting ingredients while Kasumigaoka Utaha clung to his arm, shaking it playfully.
"Ichin-kun, what exactly happened? You didn’t say anything bad about me to your mom, did you?"
Compared to Ichin’s favorable impression of her parents, Utaha suddenly realized she didn’t know much about Ichin’s family, aside from their comfortable living situation. Now, knowing that Ichin’s mother was aware of her napping in his room, she couldn’t help but worry about ...
2024-12-24 16:25:08 +0000 UTC
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Though the specifics of this woman's past were unknown, her words carried a clear intent—she didn’t want Ichin and Utaha to make any decisions they’d regret later.
Neither of them had much experience in this area, so all they could do was nod slightly, avoiding further discussion.
Twenty minutes later, with skilled hands, Satou expertly trimmed Ichin’s hair. The cut wasn’t too short, perfectly restoring his appearance to how it looked the last time he had a haircut.
<...
2024-12-24 16:24:19 +0000 UTC
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The power to manipulate time?!
Nolan’s eyes widened in disbelief. Could this be real? His luck was almost too good to be true! Could it be that Lisa was his goddess of fortune?
At his current level, the ability to pause an opponent’s time for even one second would be enough to turn the tide of any battle.
The so-called Rose Witch's Time Hourglass—honestly, it might as well be renamed “Invincibility”! Though, he admitted, the original name sounded ...
2024-12-24 13:30:03 +0000 UTC
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“This person, the so-called progenitor of chakra… turns out to be a woman?”
“Don’t underestimate women. The aura she exudes is even more terrifying than Uchiha Madara’s!”
The hushed murmurs broke the silence.
Behind Shūichi, Truth-Seeking Orbs floated silently. He opened his mouth and said, “Black Zetsu, shouldn’t you introduce us?”
Black Zetsu responded smoothly, “Of course, no problem.”
“She’s the one I’ve been working to resurr...
2024-12-24 12:30:02 +0000 UTC
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"This guy... so his real target is the Divine Tree!"
Uchiha Madara, while absorbing the Divine Tree, noticed that Shūichi was also devouring its roots.
"Does he know something I don't?"
"He had the chance to take control of the Ten-Tails before!"
"Could it be that the Divine Tree and the Ten-Tails aren't the same?"
At that moment, Shūichi had already consumed the root of the Divine Tree. As his eyes opened and closed, a transformation occurred.
His Ma...
2024-12-24 06:30:01 +0000 UTC
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In the afternoon classes, Utaha was in a great mood. She had a smile on her face, which even startled the teacher who came in to teach.
After class, Ichin and Utaha packed up their bags and left the classroom together, drawing everyone’s attention.
“I’m telling you, there’s definitely something going on between those two!”
“Do you really need to point that out? They’re always together.”
“They do make a great couple, and they’re also the top two ...
2024-12-24 04:30:01 +0000 UTC
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Yukinoshita Yukino was a girl who always stayed true to herself, never going out of her way to please others. She was exceptionally principled, possessing a gentle heart beneath her cold exterior. Despite being blunt and direct, Yukino always kept her judgments fair and focused, rarely dismissing or disliking anyone without a valid reason. Of course, if someone openly displayed dislike towards her, that was a different story.
As for Eriri, with her hidden otaku identity, Yukino naturall...
2024-12-23 18:00:52 +0000 UTC
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Although Ichin didn’t get a definite answer, he figured he wasn’t too far off in his guess.
Taking a look at the empty classroom that Yukinoshita Yukino had obtained, Ichin spoke up, “Yukinoshita, right? This empty classroom hasn’t been used in a long time, so there’s a lot of dust. Let’s help you clean it up. Since Hiratsuka-sensei asked us to assist you, it shouldn’t just be empty words.”
However, Yukino, with her strong-willed nature, immediately replied, “It...
2024-12-23 17:44:19 +0000 UTC
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