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NBB Chapter 178: The Forest, the Exam, and the Prison Break

Kitagawa Gen’s growth this time was truly immense.

From Danzō he had plucked Hashirama’s Yang Release, and on his own he had achieved the fusion that led to Dust Release.

In one stroke, his development had surged to 46%!

But more crucial than that was his insight into spatial abilities.

“Even though I haven’t awakened anything like Amenotejikara or Yomotsu Hirasaka, my grasp of spatial manipulation has once again advanced.”

In the past, his use of the ...

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MHD Chapter 144: The Night of Maturity

After a week of recovery, the Ancient Tree had at last returned to order, the ecosystem settling once again onto its proper track. Yet after finishing their work each day, the cats would often gather in groups, holding mysterious meetings of their own. What they were planning was anyone’s guess.

The hunting grounds of the Ancient Forest were no different from before, save that the Aptonoth population had not yet fully recovered. But with such flourishing vegetation, it was only a matt...

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GOT Chapter 101: This Road Is Closed

Nightsong was the seat of House Caron, perched on the Dornish Marches in the southwest of the Stormlands, at the northern edge of the Prince’s Pass and the Red Mountains. It took its name from the towers said to sing in the wind. House Caron owed its fealty to the Baratheons of Storm’s End.

But today, no one gathered here had come to hear the towers sing. None of the parties present hailed from the Stormlands.

Lord Randyll Tarly, Lord of Horn Hill and head of House Tarly, had ...

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NBB Chapter 177: Root of Despair

“Ah!”

A scream of agony rang out. Before the eyes of the Akatsuki members, the Root shinobi transformed—into Shimura Danzō!

“This is—”

Danzō stared at the Akatsuki and Orochimaru before him, his mind spinning in confusion.

Hadn’t he already fallen in battle? Why was he alive again?

Could this be Izanagi?

“Die!”

Unable to make sense of the situation, he roared in fury and seemed about to strike.

But in the next instant, he rea...

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MHD Chapter 143: Cats, Claws, and Cleaning Duty

When Logan returned to the Ancient Tree, the battle here was already drawing to a close. Those Fire Wyverns whose strength was clearly lacking slunk away in defeat, while the few tempered Fire Wyverns and that Azure Rathalos were visibly unwilling to concede. Yet, with Logan’s return, they yielded their current dwellings with reluctant resignation rather than continue the fight.

Still, none of them left outright. After all, the earlier battle had been brought to an end by Logan’s Pr...

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GOT Chapter 100: In the King’s Name

Seeing Eddard’s restraint, Robert gave a small nod of his own.

“In that case—” the king said, turning his head toward Kal, “Ser Kal Stone.”

“Your Grace?!” Startled to hear his name, Kal rose at once and bowed in confusion.

Then Robert spoke in a flat, almost detached tone, without the faintest shift of emotion: “I want you to go to the Vale.”

“The Vale?” Kal was bewildered. What business had he there? The war was blazing all around them—why wa...

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GOT Chapter 99: A Council of Doubts

Kal’s mind kept turning in circles, even more than a week later, unable to make sense of Tywin’s actions.

So when the king put the question to him, Kal could only frown in confusion, his face a picture of helplessness.

“Forgive me, Your Grace. I cannot make sense of what Tywin Lannister is trying to do.”

Unlike the War of the Five Kings in the original tale, this siege of Riverrun under Tywin’s direct command looked like nothing more than a farce—two children pla...

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GOT Chapter 98: Abandoning Riverrun

“Shella Rivers has yielded Harrenhal to us. Now that Harrenhal is taken, I’ll lead our men there."

"There’s little point in staying here any longer.”

After a moment of thought, Tywin Lannister finally decided not to linger in this place.

From now on, remaining here would be nothing but a waste of time, serving no purpose at all.

If not to draw the Stark host of the North toward this region, he would never have bothered to stay this long.

But for the sake ...

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GOT Chapter 97: Abandonment and Design

As one issue after another kept flaring up, all stemming from this sudden war with the Lannisters of the Westerlands, Eddard Stark felt an ever-growing sense of urgency.

“Your Grace,” he said, looking directly at the king, “we must put down this Lannister rebellion with the greatest speed.”

“Do you think I don’t know that?” Robert shot back, his tone sharp with irritation.

He gave a harsh snort, seized the goblet newly filled at his elbow, but did not drink. In...

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GOT Chapter 96: The Bargain of Frey

Now that his aim was achieved, Kal cheerfully clapped Hoster on the shoulder.

“Eat more meat, Hoster. Perhaps one day I’ll have the honor of laying my sword upon your shoulder.”

At those words, everyone’s eyes shifted to Hoster’s thin, skin-and-bone frame.

“I’d wager that if ‘Tall’ Duncan ever met you, he might seriously consider finding himself a more fitting name,” Kossi chuckled, making a light-hearted jest at Hoster’s expense.

Hearing that, Ho...

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GOT Chapter 95: Seizing the Initiative

Just as the stalemate deepened, Maester Moser—who had been silent since Kal rejected his earlier words and had sat in deep thought—suddenly seemed to realize something.

His eyes lit up, and he raised his head to look at Kal.

“Ser Kal, do you know when Lord Eddard Stark’s army is likely to arrive?”

Moser’s voice carried an edge of urgency.

“Perhaps we could alter our strategy. At that time, we might let the smallfolk of Blackwood Vale enter Raventree Hall,...

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GOT Chapter 94: A Burden Too Heavy

Kal shot the two of them a sharp glare, silencing their antics.

Without further delay, he spoke the doubts weighing on his mind.

“Listen, brothers—I have no wish to dampen your spirits. It’s true, our victory in this battle is great, and your merits are in no way diminished. But I must remind you of something. Perhaps none of us have yet considered what comes next, or what we now face.”

As his words fell, Kal’s gaze grew heavy, settling on Kossi.

Gap-toothed ...

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MHD Chapter 142: Battle for the Ancient Tree

This return to the Ancient Tree took far less time than the migration to the Wildspire Waste.

After all, the overall strength of the Ancient Tree Fire Wyvern group was much higher. On top of that, they already had experience with one full-scale migration, so this time Logan and the Tempered Rathalos didn’t even need to coordinate them—the Fire Wyverns could divide tasks on their own.

Back then, they didn’t even have a clear destination, and had to search for a new home. That...

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GOT Chapter 93: Council After the Rain

Kal patted the stone wall before him again, unable to suppress a sigh at the unfavorable situation. He lifted his gaze toward Blackwood Vale, where the thin morning mist had already dispersed.

In the valley, the common folk—who had been clinging to survival in their homes ever since the enemy’s depredations and the fall of their lord’s castle—were now all pouring out. Under the direction of a few leaders, they were cleaning the battlefield.

The people of this valley had be...

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NBB Chapter 176: When Life Gives You Explosions, Blame Deidara

“Kakuzu. Sasori.”

Seeing the figures surrounding him from all sides, even Danzo’s composure faltered. And then, all at once, a chilling realization struck him.

'Could it be… that earlier explosion was also to set this up?'

Gazing at the mushroom cloud still lingering in the distance, for a moment Danzo felt as if he had been played.

With such a massive blast, the villagers would surely rush to investigate. Which meant here—

“But to think you could kil...

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NAJ Chapter 179: Justice Without Doubt

Inside the Police Headquarters, Nara Shikaku glanced around as they entered and couldn’t help murmuring: “This is actually the first time I’ve been inside the Uchiha Police Force building.”

Akimichi Chōza then said to Inoichi, “It might not be too convenient for us to go further in. We’ll wait for you here.”

Inoichi gave a slight nod. Alone, with practiced ease, he made his way down into the underground interrogation room of the Police Force.

There, he found f...

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MHD Chapter 141: The March of a Hundred Wyverns

After Logan passed down the notice, the entire dwelling burst into activity.

The cats began slaughtering their bred livestock for storage, gathering supplies, and repairing the massive woven baskets.

The Fire Wyverns, meanwhile, increased the frequency of their hunts. Those with hatchlings took the opportunity to train them in solo hunting, personally demonstrating and guiding them in basic skills.

Indeed, some of the hatchlings that had migrated years ago had now reached fi...

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GOT Chapter 92: Shadows of Raventree Hall

Instinctively, Jon reached out and took the hammer that was handed to him. Yet the instant his fingers closed around it, Kal suddenly let go

Instinctively, Jon reached out and took the hammer that was handed to him.

Yet the instant his fingers closed around it, Kal suddenly let go.

The next moment, that unexpected weight yanked Jon Snow’s hand down with a violent pull the very instant he received the warhammer.

With a loud crash, the hammer slammed against the stone ...

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GOT Chapter 91: The Massacre at Raventree Hall

Kal raced through the stormy night with superhuman speed. The moment his eyes caught sight of Raventree Hall ahead— And once he confirmed no

Kal raced through the stormy night with superhuman speed. The moment his eyes caught sight of Raventree Hall ahead—

And once he confirmed no one had kept pace with him—

He didn’t hesitate for an instant. Kal flung aside the grappling hook he’d been carrying, used only to mislead the others.

Just as he was about to crash ...

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GOT Chapter 90: The Storm Over Raventree

That night, the cavalry failed to set camp as planned at Oldstones Castle, and instead hastily made do with a night’s rest in a village that

That night, the cavalry failed to set camp as planned at Oldstones Castle, and instead hastily made do with a night’s rest in a village that, despite being half destroyed, had not suffered too grievously.

In the end, Kal chose not to resupply there.

After all, this poor village had already been ravaged by Lannister raiding parties, ...

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MHD Chapter 140: Return to the Ancient Tree

Bursting out of the lava cave, Logan ascended toward the sky.

From the heights above, with a vast view stretched before him, Logan could see flocks of birds everywhere across the Wildspire Waste all rising into the air.

Yet this time, the tremors had originated deep underground. On the surface, there was only the faintest vibration. Aside from the birds, sensitive to even the slightest shake, and the Elder Dragons attuned to the flow of ley line energy, such a small tremor wouldn...

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NBB Chapter 175: Chains of the Past, Storms of the Present

'So, that’s the ratio?'

Watching Deidara’s hand seals, feeling the constant surging of his chakra and the weaving together of different chakra natures—

Kitagawa Gen’s eyes lit faintly. He seemed to have grasped the key to this jutsu!

At that moment, Deidara finally completed his preparations.

White motes of light condensed, shaping into a warped, translucent barrier. The barrier formed a cone, within which terrifying energy began to brew.

In the next inst...

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NAJ Chapter 178: The Hokage’s Silence

“R–rogue ninja…”

Kyōya’s face, already pale as paper, seemed to drain of even more color. The realization struck him like a hammer: Konoha had abandoned him.

“Why… why is it that my actions make me a rogue ninja of Konoha? Isn’t Uchiha Keizumi one as well? He killed so many of his own comrades in the village!”

Grinding his teeth, Kyōya raised his hand and pointed straight at Keizumi—

But before even a second passed—

[Shhk!]

A sharp n...

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GOT Chapter 89: Sworn Blades of Blackstone

After calming Jon, who was struggling with the weight of his first kill, Kal told him to go rest. He didn’t need to worry about anything els

After calming Jon, who was struggling with the weight of his first kill, Kal told him to go rest. He didn’t need to worry about anything else.

Jon said nothing more. He looked earnestly at Kal’s back, then, after a brief silence, wiped the tears from the corner of his eyes and left with his head lowered.

But just as Kal finished c...

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GOT Chapter 88: None Shall Escape

“Yes, my lord!” Hearing Kal’s command spoken so firmly, Jon quickly answered in haste. Satisfied he had understood, Kal gave him a nod. Then

“Yes, my lord!” Hearing Kal’s command spoken so firmly, Jon quickly answered in haste.

Satisfied he had understood, Kal gave him a nod.

Then, without further hesitation, he wheeled his horse about and took off in pursuit.

What Jon failed to notice was that several faint wisps of green light drifted from Kal’s body as...

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NBB Chapter 174: From Transformation to Determination

Konoha, on the rooftop of Naruto’s house.

Sasuke and Naruto stood together, gazing down at the bustling crowds below.

“Oi, I’m hungry. This body sure gets hungry fast.”

Suddenly, ‘Sasuke’ spoke up.

“If we can’t figure out a way to fix this, I’m going back to eat ramen.”

“Idiot. Eating ramen every day will just make your body worse.”

‘Naruto’ scoffed.

“No wonder I’ve been feeling so lousy. So that’s the reason—you’...

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NAJ Chapter 177: A Family’s Filth Laid Bare

“Sarutobi Kazunori.”

When Keizumi spoke the next name, it was Mayatsuki’s “honest husband” who suddenly lifted his head, eyes filled with panic.

Keizumi’s voice pressed on: “Three days ago, after your wife publicly mocked you before others, saying you were no good in that regard—you, in a twisted state of mind, crept into your own daughter’s room that very night, trying to prove you were still a man.”

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MHD Chapter 139: Echoes from the Depths

[Wong… wong… wong…]

That vexing noise carried along the ley line tributary, stirring its energies and setting ripples dancing across the once-still magma.

Two years ago, this noise had been faint. Logan had once thought it came from the Serpent King Dragon he had glimpsed, burrowing through the earth.

But as time went on, the sound only grew stronger. When it began to resonate with the ley line’s energy, Logan finally recalled a certain notorious noisemaker of the Ne...

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MHD Chapter 138: To Rise or to Perish

For Logan and Aki, their small moments of intimacy were just a minor part of daily life.

As time passed, the Fire Wyvern pack gradually noticed something unusual. They realized that when several of them gathered together, their stamina seemed to drain less. Group hunts became less exhausting, and after battles, the flames they breathed carried noticeably greater power.

It was as if each of them were a node. When enough gathered close, they wove together a network, and within that ...

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GOT Chapter 87: Hammer and Sword

Kal’s heart carried a faint edge of urgency as he urged his horse into a furious charge. Yet the enemy, seeing him approach, neither dropped

Kal’s heart carried a faint edge of urgency as he urged his horse into a furious charge. Yet the enemy, seeing him approach, neither dropped to their knees nor fled. Instead, they dared to rally their formation and prepare to resist.

Two Lannister-armored knights came at him from either side, angled like the arms of a chair, their blades ...

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