Ichiraku Ramen Stall, Konohagakure
“Well then, Kakashi-san, it was a pleasure speaking with you and your Genin. Now, my party and I will take our leave—we’d like to do some sightseeing before returning to Daimyō-sama’s side,” said Mifune as he paid for the ramen. The four samurai accompanying him stood up in unison.
“Yes, I hope you enjoy your stay here in Konoha,” Kakashi said with a polite smile.
Mifune returned the smile and nodded. “I believe we will.”...
2025-03-23 14:21:23 +0000 UTC
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Somewhere on the streets of Konohagakure
After parting with Tsunade-hime, Shizune hurriedly made her way to Konoha’s Gambling House, keeping the notebook carefully hidden in the pocket of her kimono. She had to be extra cautious not to lose it—otherwise, things would take a turn for the worse once again.
‘But who am I kidding…? Even if nothing happens to the notebook, our future still isn’t looking too bright with Tsunade-sama’s gambling habits…’ Shizune thought wi...
2025-03-17 04:13:37 +0000 UTC
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“This is likely the first and only time the Chūnin Exams have been this intense—and it may never happen again.”
All five Samurai, including Mifune, turned their attention to the speaker. Their eyes widened in surprise as they called out his name in unison, “Hatake Kakashi?”
“Kakashi-sama?” Ayame called out in surprise.
Kakashi shrugged. “Just Kakashi is fine, Ayame-san…”
Ayame shook her head firmly. “How can that be? You are the Hokage’s right ...
2025-03-07 06:52:10 +0000 UTC
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Through the main streets of Konohagakure, five individuals walked side by side.
At the center was an elderly man who appeared to be in his late fifties. He had long gray hair that nearly reached his waist, with bandages wrapped around his head. His black eyes were sharp, accentuated by distinct wrinkles beneath them. A gray goatee and mustache framed his stern expression.
He wore a simple purple kimono-like outfit layered with light traditional samurai armor, adorned with the sigi...
2025-03-04 09:28:52 +0000 UTC
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In a private room of the Colosseum, Konohagakure
With his hands folded behind his head, Naruto stood at the center of a room, shifting uncomfortably as the perverted old man before him examined him from every angle. After a few moments of silence, Naruto could no longer hold back the uncomfortable feeling. “Ano… Jiraiya-sama… what is it?” he asked hesitantly.
Jiraiya hummed thoughtfully, narrowing his eyes as he studied Naruto. “Hmm… it’s really surprising…” he m...
2025-03-01 08:34:57 +0000 UTC
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Elder Council’s Discussion Room, Hokage Building, Konohagakure
Inside the Elder Council’s discussion room, two individuals sat on the sofas, focused on the crystal ball placed on the wooden table in the center. The scene in the crystal ball displayed the Konoha Ninja Academy’s playground, and the two watched as events unfolded.
Orochimaru's voice echoed through the room as he announced the six candidates who had made it to the final round: [The six candidates promoted to the...
2025-02-25 10:04:03 +0000 UTC
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While Tatsumi and Minato were discussing their Ninja way, the third fight between the fifth grade and the sixth grade had already started.
That’s correct, it’s already the third fight. For the second fight, Hyuga Hizashi decided to abstain, as such it was time for the third fight.
There were still two perfectly good candidates from the fifth year left, while there was only one candidate left in the sixth year. Everyone thought that the winner would be the team of fifth-year tr...
2025-02-25 10:03:25 +0000 UTC
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‘Gentle Fist Art: Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms!’
The moment he realized the Jutsu Hiashi was about to use, Tatsumi’s eyes widened, and he looked at the Hyuga boy intently, ‘Hyuga Hiashi is indeed worthy of becoming the next Patriarch of the Hyuga Clan… to have mastered the Sixty-Four Palms on top of the Shadow Clone Jutsu at such a young age… This is not something just about anyone can do.’
Everyone had the same time thoughts, and they understood that if ...
2025-02-25 10:02:56 +0000 UTC
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Once the matches between the trainees of the third year and the fourth year were concluded, it was time for the matches between the trainees of the fifth year and the sixth year. In fact, for these matches, the audience is quite excited… one of the reasons is that these two years are the trainees of the senior most year, which means their skills should be on a completely different level, and the other reason is the presence of the cold beauty in the fifth year.
Other than Uchiha Tatsu...
2025-02-25 10:02:23 +0000 UTC
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After two opponents were defeated by the first year’s team, the third opponent came to the arena, and coincidently, this was also a girl.
In the profession of ninjas, the number of Kunoichi is definitely smaller than the number of shinobi, and even in that smaller proportion, there are rare few Kunoichi who actually excel in this profession.
Why was Senju Tsunade a bid deal in the canon? Why was it that almost all the Kunoichi in Konoha admired Tsunade? The reason is simple, it...
2025-02-25 10:01:52 +0000 UTC
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Somewhere in the Colosseum
“Tsunade-sama… will Deidara of Iwagakure really win?” Shizune asked with a worried expression. Given the identities and performances of the other three semifinalists, she was feeling increasingly skeptical about Deidara’s chances.
After all, he would be facing opponents like Raijin and Darui, both of whom had a natural advantage over him with their mastery of Lightning Chakra Nature. Raijin, in particular, could summon natural lightning from the ...
2025-02-25 09:50:21 +0000 UTC
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“I give up…”
The moment Itsuki uttered these words, several figures appeared in the arena one after another—Kakashi and ‘Itachi’ from the sidelines, Shisui and Tsunade-hime from the stands while Pakura and ‘Kuroto’ descended from the VIP Box.
Pakura hurried to Itsuki’s side, quickly supporting him as she glanced toward the monstrous chakra beast in the distance. “Itsuki-kun, are you alright? Can you stand?” she asked with concern.
“O-Okaa-sama?” Its...
2025-02-23 08:50:15 +0000 UTC
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At the Stands
Everyone in the stands watched in terror as the ominous, seven-tailed mass of orange chakra condensed into a Tailed Beast Bomb.
The people of Konohagakure knew all too well the terror of the Nine-Tails.
Though nearly thirteen years had passed since that dreadful night, the image of the monstrous fox rampaging through the village remained seared into their memories. The destruction, the screams, the overwhelming sense of helplessness—it was all still vivid.
2025-02-20 09:17:59 +0000 UTC
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"It's over..." murmured Itsuki as he finished sealing Naruto inside the Iron Sand Coffin, intending to suffocate him. With the burial complete, he began to descend, convinced that the battle had ended. In his mind, there was no way Uzumaki Naruto could escape unless he willingly released the jutsu.
“Phew… that wasn’t so ba–” he exhaled in relief.
But before he could finish his sentence, a sudden explosion erupted—Boom! The Iron Sand trapping and suffocati...
2025-02-19 11:44:41 +0000 UTC
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As the smoke cleared, there was no sign of Itsuki falling unconscious or injured back into the arena. Instead, a black sphere floated in the air—a clear indication that the battle was far from over.
Naruto clicked his tongue as he eyed the floating sphere. “That didn’t work either?” He had hoped that the Multiple Explosive Shadow Clones would do the trick, but it seemed he had underestimated the defense provided by the Iron Sand.
As Naruto mulled over his next move, the Ir...
2025-02-11 10:38:27 +0000 UTC
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“Uzumaki Naruto of Konohagakure and Itsuki of Sunagakure… please come to the arena,” announced ‘Itachi,’ calling the participants for the final match of the quarterfinals.
Shortly after their names were called, Naruto and Itsuki entered the arena, standing opposite each other.
‘Itachi’ looked at the two and asked, “Are you both ready?”
“Yes.”
“Yes.”
Both nodded one after the other, and Naruto quickly added, “Itachi-sensei, make sure th...
2025-02-02 11:22:51 +0000 UTC
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Translator's Note: There's a bit of an edit in Chapter 1127. Some lines have been added at the end of the chapter 1127. in Naruto and & Shikamaru's conversation. If you haven't already read those, then please do so before continuing with Chapter 1128.
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“Tengu withdrew as well?” murmured the Raikage, taken aback.
He hadn’t expected this turn of events. Samsara’s withdrawal against Deidara had already left him dissatisfied, and now...
2025-01-20 11:59:23 +0000 UTC
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Amegakure Waiting Room
“I am back…” announced Samsara as she returned to the waiting room.
Raijin and Tengu nodded lightly, “Good work…”
Samsara smiled and after taking her seat, she looked at the arena, waiting for the next match to start. As she looked outside, Samsara immediately noticed people from all over the arena were looking at the Amegakure waiting room, and to be more specific, they were all booing at her, clearly dissatisfied with the fact that she ha...
2025-01-14 05:09:51 +0000 UTC
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“I withdraw from the Chūnin Exams…”
Before ‘Itachi’ could signal the start of the second match of the quarterfinals, Samsara suddenly raised her hand and declared her intention of wanting to withdraw from the Chūnin Promotion Exam shocking everyone including the spectators, fellow participants, referees, Kages, and Deidara himself.
“Afraid… are you?” murmured Deidara in a dissatisfied tone of voice as he withdrew his hands from his Shinobi Bag. He was looking for...
2025-01-06 17:53:39 +0000 UTC
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“Since Hyuga Neji has lost consciousness and cannot continue the fight, the winner of this match is Raijin of Amegakure…” After announcing the result, ‘Itachi’ watched Raijin glance at the unconscious Neji—who was being carried away by Konoha’s Iryo-nin—and then left the arena.
Of course, before leaving the arena, Raijin didn’t forget to point his finger at Naruto in the Konohagakure’s waiting room and pointed his finger at the Jinchuriki of Konohagakure as if saying...
2025-01-04 18:26:15 +0000 UTC
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Bang!
A loud crash echoed as Raijin’s kick connected, sending Neji flying across the arena like a rag doll. He smashed into the walls, creating several cracks and kicking up a cloud of dust.
Thud!
‘Is it over?’
Everyone in the audience was taken aback by Raijin’s sudden burst of speed, wondering if the fight had ended with that attack.
On the other hand, after sending Neji flying, Raijin stood where he was, with lightning flickering arou...
2024-12-30 11:33:15 +0000 UTC
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Completing the hand signs, Neji clapped his hands together and declared, ‘Byakugan Chakra Mode!’
Instantly, Chakra flared out of Neji’s body, flowing from all his Tenketsu. It resembled the scene from earlier when he used Revolving Heaven, as the Chakra formed a protective barrier around him in the shape of a cocoon or egg. However, the barrier didn’t last long. Cracks quickly appeared, and it crumbled in an instant.
As the egg-shaped barrier vanished, the Chakra ...
2024-12-09 12:49:35 +0000 UTC
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As Neji struggled to fend off the relentless barrage of lightning-infused shuriken, Pakura murmured to ‘Kuroto,’ “Your disciple seems to be in trouble…”
Given that the Gentle Fist technique appears ineffective against Raijin and Neji’s ability to nullify ninjutsu is of little use—since Raijin has adjusted his attacks to rely on physical strikes—it’s clear that Neji is struggling.
The Raikage, watching intently, agreed with Pakura, and spoke with disappointment, ...
2024-12-08 16:43:34 +0000 UTC
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While hurling lightning-wrapped shurikens at Neji, Raijin didn’t forget to continue to taunt him relentlessly, “Face it, Hyuga Neji… that’s all you are. Whether it’s Uchiha Sasuke or Uzumaki Naruto, both of them outclass you in talent and ability. They have far more potential than you—a mere member of the branch division of the Hyuga Clan!”
“You know what? Even Uchiha Sasuke put up a better fight against me than you. Sure, I defeated him easily, but at least battling him...
2024-12-03 20:32:12 +0000 UTC
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"Hahaha… Cheeky boy!" Raijin chuckled, but his grin quickly faded as his expression turned serious. Infusing Chakra into the summoning seals on his wristbands, he activated them to summon a pair of shurikens.
Poof! Poof!
With two small bursts of white smoke, a pair of shurikens materialized in his hands, crackling with streaks of lightning. Holding the electrified weapons, Raijin smirked at Neji and said, "You claim Ninjutsu is useless against you? Let’s see how you h...
2024-12-02 16:36:07 +0000 UTC
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“Begin!”
Despite Itachi signaling the start of the fight, neither Raijin nor Neji rushed to make the first move. Instead, both remained in their stances, silently observing each other.
Neji held back as he searched for an opening, while Raijin waited patiently for Neji to make the first move. Raijin knew that if he attacked first, the fight would end too quickly, defeating his purpose of testing Neji’s abilities. So, he chose to stand still and let Neji take the initiative.<...
2024-11-26 17:22:07 +0000 UTC
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Amegakure Waiting Room
“Raijin of Amegakure and Hyuga Neji of Konohagakure, please come to the arena,” Itachi announced.
Hearing the call, Raijin exhaled calmly. “Well, looks like I’m up first this time,” he remarked, standing up from his seat.
“Best of luck, Raijin-sama,” Tengu and Samsara said in unison.
Raijin gave a small nod. “I’ll be back shortly,” he replied confidently before exiting the waiting room.
As he made his way toward the aren...
2024-11-18 17:52:20 +0000 UTC
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After a brief intermission following the first round of the third phase of the Joint Chūnin Promotion Exam, the colosseum was buzzing with excitement once again.
By now, the dark clouds that had loomed over the sky earlier because of the Raijin v/s Uchiha Sasuke fight had dispersed, revealing a clear and bright expanse above. The arena had been restored, leveled, and reinforced with Earth-style ninjutsu, making it sturdier than before. Although the people responsible for this job under...
2024-11-09 19:38:51 +0000 UTC
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Kakashi studied 'Kuroto's' face, searching for a reaction, and then, in a low voice, asked, “Kuroto… were you aware that Raijin is a member of the Amatsukami Organization?”
“Huh?” ‘Kuroto’ was taken aback by the question. Despite his efforts to maintain a composed demeanor, he couldn't fully hide the surprise that flashed across his face. Kakashi immediately caught on to the subtle shift.
“So, you knew?” Kakashi asked, now almost certain.
‘Kuroto’ scrat...
2024-11-07 19:11:40 +0000 UTC
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Amegakure Waiting Room
Arriving at the Amegakure Waiting Room, Itachi knocked on the door. Knock! Knock!
“Come in…” a deep voice responded from inside.
With permission, Itachi opened the door and stepped into the room. Though spacious, the waiting room contained only three ninjas: Raijin, seated on one of the chairs reserved for participants; Samsara, sitting beside him; and Tengu, leaning against the wall. The sound of the Colosseum’s crowd drifted through ...
2024-11-02 18:13:10 +0000 UTC
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