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[NTU] [ARC-18] Chapter : 220

"What else can you do? Just let it be," Mangetsu muttered with a roll of his eyes before grabbing the cup of tea beside him and downing it in one swift gulp. The frustration and agitation of the conversation had left him parched, and he needed the reprieve.

"Mei, what’s the latest news on Elder Genji's side...?" Mangetsu asked after setting the cup down. His gaze shifted to Terumi Mei, who stood by the window, seemingly lost in thought as she watched the bustling activity on the dock ...

[NTU] [ARC-18] Chapter : 219

The scene at a bustling port on the Fire Nation's coast was one of organized chaos.

Flags fluttered in the salty breeze as ships of various kinds—cargo vessels, passenger liners, fishing boats, and more—crowded the docks. The atmosphere buzzed with activity: workers hurriedly loaded and unloaded goods, merchants bickered loudly over prices, fishermen prepared for their next voyage, and travelers rushed to their destinations.

Above it all, the cries of seagulls echoed as they c...

[NTU] [ARC-18] Chapter : 218

From the earnest expression on Shisui’s face, the Sandaime saw a burning desire for peace and a deep love for the village. This young man had undoubtedly inherited the Will of Fire.

"You understand what this mission entails," the Sandaime said, his tone carrying both weight and expectation.

"I intend to assign you to lead a team of elite personnel to act as the delegation's guard."

As he spoke, the Sandaime observed Shisui's determined expression and added firmly,...

[NTU] [ARC-18] Chapter : 217

To establish contact with Danzo, Obito had gone to great lengths this time, even parting with a precious Sharingan as a gesture of goodwill. This offering successfully opened a line of communication between the two.

The motive behind this alliance was clear: to deal with the Uchiha clan.

After hearing from Black Zetsu that Shisui had awakened the legendary Mangekyō Sharingan, Obito wrestled with the implications and ultimately resolved to annihilate his own clan.

However, h...

[NTU] [ARC-18] Chapter : 216

"Reliable?"

Danzo's inner thoughts surfaced in his mind as he looked at the Third Hokage. 'In this world, the only person you can truly trust is yourself. You're already so old—have you not grasped this truth yet?'

"The other party assured me they could handle Toshiro on their own," Danzo declared with confidence.

Observing the Third Hokage's hesitation, Danzo couldn't help but think that his old rival had grown too soft, too sentimental.

"And what ...

[NTU] [ARC-18] Chapter : 215

Before embarking on this mission, Shisui’s team had already faced difficulties. One of his teammates had been injured while practicing a new ninjutsu, and Domen had been brought in as a replacement.

Given the sudden addition of a new member, the team had been cautious throughout the mission. However, despite their vigilance, the ambush came unexpectedly. Just as they were retreating after completing their mission, they were attacked.

The attackers, rogue shinobi from the Land of...

[NTU] [ARC-18] Chapter : 214

Konan, having just finished organizing the party, turned to Nagato beside her, worry evident in her eyes.

"Are we really going to proceed with Madara's plan to collect the tailed beasts? Doing so would make us enemies of the five great nations!"

Though still grieving the loss of her beloved, Konan, as a pragmatic woman, believed the matter should end here—especially since the murderer, Hanzo, was already dead.

"Konan, I will never forget the day Yahiko died!" Nagato declar...

[NTU] [ARC-17] Chapter : 213

Not only Sasori but also Konan turned their puzzled gazes toward Orochimaru, seeking clarification. Even Nagato, concealed in the shadows, seemed to harbor unspoken curiosity, though his expression remained unreadable.

"Come on now!" Orochimaru said, his tone laced with a tinge of impatience. "The Sharingan isn't limited to the basic three-tomoe form. There’s a far more powerful evolution!"

Though he was slightly disappointed not to see any shock or awe from Nagato, Orochimaru m...

[NTU] [ARC-17] Chapter : 212

A voice from outside the door reached Han’s ears, prompting a moment of confusion. Then came the sound of heavy, deliberate footsteps drawing nearer.

Although it seemed odd for the Tsuchikage to summon him at such an unusual hour, Han didn’t overthink it. Ever since Han had clashed with the Third Tsuchikage, Han’s own life had grown increasingly restrictive.

While Onoki hadn’t directed his anger toward Han, the oversight and control placed upon him had tightened signific...

[NTU] [ARC-17] Chapter : 211

"It was during the time I went to save Rin. That’s when he managed to obtain a part from my body," Obito muttered.

Back then, the Toshiro had taken a small piece of his tissue, and Obito hadn’t dared to react, lest he expose Zetsu's existence. At the time, it had seemed inconsequential, but now, in hindsight, the act of harvesting his cells carried an unsettling implication.

"That incident..." Obito trailed off, his memory flashing back.

Even so, he reasoned, this likely...

[NTU] [ARC-17] Chapter : 210

"Danzo, we cannot openly clash with the Uchiha. They’re still Konoha's ninjas, our comrades in the village."

After a long pause, the Third Hokage exhaled smoke slowly, his voice quiet and reflective. The haze, the dim light, and the crimson Hokage hat obscured his face, making his expression unreadable.

"... I understand," Danzo replied, a trace of satisfaction in his tone. With the Third's subtle agreement, he had what he needed to ensure Shisui's downfall.

As for achievi...

[NTU] [ARC-16] Chapter : 209

The changes Shisui spoke of were clearly tied to his transformation over the past two years.

During this time, Shisui had immersed himself in routine missions, often at the expense of his clan and his responsibilities with the Uchiha police force. This shift had drawn significant criticism within his clan.

"Hokage!" Shisui's eyes lit up with determination as he met Itachi's gaze. "Itachi, my goal is to become Hokage!"

After a conversation with Toshiro that had initially left...

[NTU] [ARC-17] Chapter : 208

Time passed, and a soft breeze stirred, leaving Toshiro standing alone. In his hand, he held scrolls containing the copy of the original Flying Thunder God Jutsu, First Hokage cells, and information on curse marks—an impressive haul that left him thoroughly satisfied.

The First Hokage cells were especially valuable to him. His eyes were currently in a delicate state, requiring constant use of White Zetsu’s branded eye drops for maintenance. But now, with these First Hokage cells, he...

[NTU] [ARC-16] Chapter : 206

“Shadow Possesion!”

Looking down, Orochimaru noticed the shadow linking him to his opponent, now fully aware of the jutsu used against him.

But he remained unfazed.

He was no ordinary ninja; with a serpent-like tail and a third arm, he had more than one way to counterattack.

While most would be immobilized by the shadow possession jutsu, Orochimaru could still use his snake tail for movement and his third arm to strike.

Opening his jaw wide, he extended his l...

[NTU] [ARC-16] Chapter : 205

Even in the pitch-black underground, Orochimaru’s eyes gleamed with a faint golden light. His body trembled slightly—a clear sign of rising excitement.

Concealing himself and swiftly moving beneath the earth, he pressed his hands to the ground, summoning hundreds of venomous snakes that emerged from the soil. Coiled like springs, they shot upward with a hiss, darting toward Toshiro like a barrage of sharp spears.

The swarm of snakes launched a rapid, wide-range attack, their n...

[NTU] [ARC-16] Chapter : 204

Just as Toshiro was bound by Orochimaru's Snake Mouth Bind, a middle-aged Iwa Shinobi, standing five or six kilometers away from the battle site, quietly lowered the telescope in his hand.

"Prepare to retreat. These opponents are beyond what we can handle."

Captain Kasshoku glanced at the ninja handbook, confirming the appearance of the targets in the photos once more before turning to leave.

"But Captain, shouldn’t we go and drive them out?"

A young chunin, clearly...

[NTU] [ARC-16] Chapter : 203

Naturally, it was far too late for his tongue to sink back into the ground.

Toshiro, leaping into the air, caught sight of the scene below. Without bothering to examine the tongue, he lifted his right foot high mid-descent. "Heavenly foot of pain!"

With a powerful kick, he struck the earth, creating a crater over ten meters wide, causing the nearby ground to tremble and rise.

Toshiro's hands remained steady as he extended his chakra-infused longsword and drove it down into t...

[NTU] [ARC-16] Chapter : 202

"What a handy ability!"

Blocking Toshiro’s attack with his sword, Orochimaru used the force of impact to create distance between them. As he pulled back, the massive snake that Toshiro had struck earlier surged forward again, launching itself at him.

This time, instead of attacking head-on, the snake coiled its entire body, maneuvering in a wide arc around Toshiro’s flank. Its belly scales shifted quickly, wrapping him in a constricting wall of muscle and forming a towering m...

[NTU] [ARC-16] Chapter : 201

"The Uchiha and Senju clans both have long and storied histories. Our Uchiha clan, as a family gifted with doujutsu, naturally possesses records of the Rinnegan, which also belongs to the category of doujutsu."

"It’s not only us, Uchiha," Toshiro continued, as if sensing Orochimaru’s doubt. "I believe that even within the Senju clan, there must be records related to the Sage of Six Paths!"

"In fact, as far as I know, the Senju clan should have some record—or even a legacy—...

[NTU] [ARC-16] Chapter : 200

Toshiro felt Orochimaru's gaze fix on him, sharp and unyielding, like the hungry stare of a serpent. The eyes before him radiated a blend of greed and unrestrained ambition.

"Well, well, if it isn't Orochimaru-senpai. It’s certainly been a while," Toshiro remarked, suppressing a twitch at the corners of his mouth as he watched Orochimaru lick his lips with that characteristic, unsettling hunger.

"Already sizing me up, I see. Seems you're in need of a body swap, aren’t you?" 2024-11-02 17:24:41 +0000 UTC View Post

[NTU] [ARC-15] Chapter : 199

The desolate desert gleamed under the brilliant starlight sky, like the Milky Way had fallen to earth. Countless crystalline stars clustered around the full moon, lighting up the barren landscape in ethereal beauty. Suddenly, a meteor blazed across the sky, as if carrying a secret melody to the still desert, igniting the night with a fiery arc that left a fleeting mark on the darkness.

Under this starlit sky, a battered desert inn stood in Sunagakure, scarred but resilient. The inn’s ...

[NTU] [ARC-15] Chapter : 198

"What about me?"

Under Amika's concerned gaze, Pakura was initially puzzled by her friend's worry.

After a moment of thought, Pakura caught on, but she wasn’t overly concerned with the matter.

“Are you wondering what’s next for me?”

"You’re a marked traitor now. After doing something like this, you can’t stay in the Land of Wind at all!”

“If you’re wandering alone, I’m worried about what lies ahead for you.”

In the past, though ...

[NTU] [ARC-15] Chapter : 197

In the Kazekage's office, Rasa’s expression grew grim as he reviewed the report in his hands.

This time, his enemies had truly overplayed their hand. The moment news of his "assassination" spread, nearly every faction within Sunagakure made a move. Some leapt in to "stabilize" the situation; others scrambled for power, each eyeing their chance for a strategic rise.

"That woman, Pakura... she's incited a real storm,” he muttered, envisioning the bloodshed soon to follow.

...

[NTU] [ARC-15] Chapter : 196

Watching this exchange, Toshiro realized there was a shared past between Pakura and Amika, who immediately recognized her despite her altered appearance. Dressed in such a way, only someone who knew Pakura well could identify her so quickly; even he had relied on sensing her chakra to be certain.

Toshiro noted how unusually gentle Pakura’s tone was towards Amika, initially thinking it was only because she believed the woman to be an innocent from Sunagakure.

"Just came back to h...

[NTU] [ARC-15] Chapter : 195

With his keen hearing, Toshiro discerned that the voice belonged to a middle-aged man, seemingly the leader of the group of sand ninja who had just arrived.

"Ridiculous! The Kazekage is clearly already..."

"Ignore him—this guy just wants to take advantage of the chaos!"

The Kazekage's dead body had been verified with their own eyes, so where did these sudden arrivals get the authority to claim they acted on his orders? It was absurd.

"Stubborn fool!"

"Don’t h...

[NTU] [ARC-15] Chapter : 194

Glancing at Pakura, who was now quietly composed, and the kunai scattered on the ground, Toshiro acknowledged Pakura’s remarkable calm under pressure. Even with pursuers closing in, she showed no signs of fear.

"What exactly are you doing here in Sunagakure?" she asked, her voice edged with suspicion. While Toshiro was more concerned about the approaching soldiers, Pakura’s focus lay elsewhere. She scrutinized him, her gaze sharp and wary.

"With your level of skill, you wouldn...

[NTU] [ARC-15] Chapter : 193

In the backyard of an inn in Sand Ninja Village, the yellow sand, baked under the sun all day, radiated lingering heat. The final rays of the sunset intensified the last wave of dry warmth.

In a special sand bath area for travelers, a head emerged from the golden sand.

"This sand bath in the Land of Wind is truly a unique experience!" Toshiro remarked, his body fully immersed in the heated sand. He found the experience quite enjoyable, thinking it was worth repeating.

While ...

[NTU] [ARC-15] Chapter : 192

Originally, he didn’t need to make it this complicated.

He could have simply used a genjutsu to control both Shukaku and Gaara simultaneously, then extracted Shukaku's chakra directly from the boy’s body. Before acquiring the Uzumaki Clan's Sealing Scroll, he hadn’t been able to extract chakra from jinchuriki without damaging the seals. However, studying the scroll’s sealing techniques had taught him valuable insights.

Now, he could extract a portion of the Tailed Beast's ...

[NTU] [ARC-15] Chapter : 191

While Toshiro was making his deal with Gaara, elsewhere in the Sand Village, a small whirlwind, no more than half a meter wide, blew through the open door of a secluded building. It stirred up a faint cloud of dust as a slender figure emerged from within the swirling wind.

"Fugi, this is the place you arranged? Quite the view!" A clear, feminine voice rang out as she surveyed her surroundings.

The building was discreetly located within the Sand Village, in close proximity to the K...

[NTU] [ARC-15] Chapter : 190

Toshiro glanced up and spotted a familiar figure in the distance. Without a second thought, he ignored the person entirely, as if he didn’t exist. Bending down, he picked up a small pebble from the ground and casually tossed it toward Gaara’s head.

As for Yashamaru, who was responsible for looking after Gaara from afar, Toshiro thought little of him—his skills were rather mediocre. In Yashamaru’s eyes, Gaara was merely playing in the courtyard, oblivious to what was happening. 2024-10-13 20:01:52 +0000 UTC View Post