One by one, the genin handed in their consent forms and received either the Heaven or Earth scroll before heading into the Forest of Death to begin their multi-day survival challenge.
During this time, they'd need to guard against the forest's dangerous flora and fauna, hidden traps, and, most importantly, other ninja. Their goal: collect both scrolls and reach the tower at the center of the forest.
After wrapping up their duties, Kiyosuke and Anko stayed behind to rest. Anko pull...
2025-08-02 05:13:01 +0000 UTC
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Inside the Hokage's Office—
Several of Konoha's jōnin had gathered.
Kiyosuke glanced around and walked over to stand beside Asuma, Kakashi, and Guy.
The jōnin instructors of the "Konoha 12" were now officially assembled. These four were considered the elite among the village's jōnin—and among them, Kiyosuke was recognized as Konoha's strongest.
Once most people had arrived, Hiruzen Sarutobi began to speak.
With age came verbosity. After ha...
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It was precisely because Urashiki carried so many valuable treasures that Uchiha Kirin found himself both envious and determined to hunt him down. He was certain that Urashiki hadn't died in the chaotic energy burst, but had instead slipped through time and space.
With the simulator protecting him, Kirin wasn't worried about being killed during his childhood and facing true death.
Besides, given the heavily damaged state Urashiki had been in before time-traveling, there was no gua...
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A crimson light shone down on Urashiki, unraveling the cursed technique planted by Jashin, breaking it apart piece by piece.
But Urashiki didn't come out of it unscathed either. The explosive energy inside the fish basket caused his body—already not yet fully healed—to fracture like fragile porcelain.
"Get up, damn it!"
Driven by sheer survival instinct, Urashiki's last remaining Rinnegan burst with red light. His broken body shot upward at high speed, soaring into the s...
2025-08-02 05:10:01 +0000 UTC
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Kushina immediately blocked out Gekko Chizan's grumbling, focusing only on the useful information in his words.
Namely, that Minato Namikaze was safe and sound.
"That's good. That guy's been gone so long without sending me a single message."
"Tsunade-sama already came back."
"And yet he ran off to the battlefield in the Land of Grass without even returning to the village. It pisses me off!"
"When he gets back, I'm definitely going to make him pay!"
Just lik...
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The moment Gekko Chizan stepped out, he skillfully left behind a Flying Thunder God marker.
But what he saw next left him speechless—Orochimaru pulling out a large stack of scrolls from his robes, each one prominently stamped with the kanji for "Seal."
Clearly, Orochimaru was preparing to set up a full defensive array for his laboratory.
Both master and student displayed their unique cleverness: one plotting to steal, the other guarding against theft.
...
When ...
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"You little brat!"
Kurama let out an enraged roar, simultaneously realizing that the other party had actually called him by name. He immediately turned his fierce gaze to Isobu.
"Isobu, you actually told your Jinchūriki my name?!"
Takeshi ignored Kurama's angry outburst and jumped down from Isobu's head, looking around for Kushina.
"It wasn't me who told him."
Isobu slowly shook his head, seemingly annoyed by Kurama's loud voice as well.
"If it wasn't you,...
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"Complete Tailed Beast Transformation?"
Hearing Isobu's answer, Takeshi murmured softly.
"Yes, after this time spent together, you've already adapted to my chakra and met the conditions for Tailed Beast Transformation. However, to fully transform, you'll need to release the seal. You—"
Originally, Isobu still wanted to ask if Takeshi trusted him, but before he could finish, Takeshi—without a word—reached out and turned the key of the seal, completely opening the gate t...
2025-08-02 05:06:01 +0000 UTC
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As someone who walked both the black and white sides of the world, Doflamingo had seen and heard far more than the average person.
He had long since become numb to the darkness of this world. In his eyes, the Navy's version of Justice was laughable—just a convenient order declared by the victor.
So losing to Kaito didn't make him feel like he had done something wrong. He simply accepted that he wasn't strong enough.
Kaito understood Doflamingo's character well. He never ex...
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Kaito stood calmly in the center of the arena, completely unfazed by the countless eyes converging on him from all directions.
He turned his head slightly toward Robin's direction and saw her watching him with a smile, looking every bit like a typical fangirl.
As for Viola, she had already stood up, eyes locked onto Kaito in disbelief. Her lips trembled as she uttered:
"Shiki..."
But before she could finish the name, a voice echoed from the sky above.
"Admiral Sh...
2025-08-02 05:04:01 +0000 UTC
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Judge's expression darkened. What did they take Germa for? Some insignificant small-time force that could be crushed at will?
He had an army numbering in the thousands, technology and weaponry resembling mobile fortresses, and a fleet of sea slugs!
Even the most arrogant enemies would be drowned in the black tide of Germa's forces!
"Fufufufufu..."
Doflamingo didn't bother arguing anymore. He simply licked the corner of his lips with his tongue, his fingers twitching in...
2025-08-02 05:03:01 +0000 UTC
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"Creating losses yourself and then submitting false reports to reduce the amount of tribute...
Do they think Orin doesn't care about management, so they're trying to exploit a loophole?"
"Fuhahahahaha... He's the richest man in the world, after all. Maybe they thought such a small matter wouldn't be noticed?"
This wasn't even an isolated case. Many places were doing the same thing.
For example, staging a fake robbery—sending out a gang of 'bandits' to steal goods and...
2025-08-02 05:02:01 +0000 UTC
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"First Raikage is dead?!"
Everyone turned to Commander Nara in astonishment.
None of them had expected the reason behind the Kumo attack to be this.
Renya raised an eyebrow slightly. That would explain a lot.
But wait… He suddenly realized a problem.
What does the First Raikage's death have to do with Kumogakure launching an attack?
Don't tell me… was it Konoha who killed the First Raikage?!
If it had been his personal guards that were killed, the...
2025-08-02 05:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Inside the Kumogakure command tent.
"Have you retrieved the body?" Kinkaku asked in a low voice.
"Commander-sama, the First Raikage's body has been brought over."
"Place the First Raikage's corpse in the camp and spread the news that he was assassinated." Kinkaku waved his hand, signaling his trusted aide to leave.
"Brother, aren't you afraid this will blow up in our faces?" Ginkaku asked with a worried expression.
The two brothers had already sm...
2025-08-02 05:00:05 +0000 UTC
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Kaito looked at Robin helplessly, thinking to himself,
This girl's scheming side is acting up again.
But when he saw that hopeful gleam in her eyes, he finally gave in.
Amid the surprised stares of the crowd, Kaito slowly stood up from his chair and said calmly,
"I'll give it a try."
His voice wasn't loud, yet strangely, no matter how far someone sat from him, it sounded like he was speaking right beside their ear.
All eyes turned to Kaito. But as ...
2025-08-01 05:13:01 +0000 UTC
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When Kaito made his prediction, Viola merely smiled without replying. In her heart, she figured he must've been angry because of what Spartan did earlier, and that made him say something so exaggerated.
She believed Bellamy had a good chance of defeating Spartan, but winning in three seconds? That just didn't seem possible. Spartan had held the champion's title for eleven consecutive months—how could he be taken down so easily?
Just thinking about this "Danzo" acting like a jeal...
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"Danzo-sama, the Uchiha clan has absolutely no intention of rebellion. We are also part of the village of Konoha!"
This was exactly what Fugaku feared.
Among the previous generation of Konoha's Four Elders, it was Danzo who held the deepest prejudice against the Uchiha.
Back when he served as the Hokage's advisor, he didn't even bother to pretend—he outright told everyone that he simply didn't like the Uchiha.
The surveillance outside the clan compound never stopped....
2025-08-01 05:11:02 +0000 UTC
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A Susanoo appeared in Konohagakure.
At that moment, all the shinobi in the village witnessed the scene. As soon as Hiruzen received the news, he immediately rushed toward the direction where the Susanoo had appeared, bringing his Anbu with him.
Sakumo wanted to go as well, but Sasori and the corpses controlled by Setsuna were relentlessly attacking him. Especially now that Sasori had brought out the Third Kazekage, his most lethal weapon—Sakumo couldn't end the battle quickly.
2025-08-01 05:10:00 +0000 UTC
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"Put away that look in your eyes, Chizan-kun. These things are still in the experimental stage."
"For example, that potion over there—its side effects are terrifying. Some might even cause the user to self-destruct."
Orochimaru knew Gekko Chizan too well and quickly spoke up to dispel any dangerous thoughts he might have.
Gekko Chizan immediately averted his gaze.
Damn, self-destruction? Yeah, no thanks. But… if we gave that stuff to an enemy, would it work?
...
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At night, Gekko Chizan came alone to the forest behind the Hokage Rock.
...
"Ayaya, Orochimaru-sensei, why meet here of all places? Couldn't we just find a tavern and sit down for a proper chat?"
Yes, this meeting place was chosen by Orochimaru himself.
As for why they had to sneak to the back of the Hokage Rock—according to Orochimaru, the most dangerous place is also the safest.
"Hehehe... Chizan-kun, what should I say about you?"
"I always thought you ...
2025-08-01 05:08:01 +0000 UTC
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"Magnet Release, huh~"
Naruto sat up from his bed, extending his arm wrapped in layers of seals. Beneath the seals, black, intricate markings spread across his skin—his body had already been half-consumed by the Kāma left behind by Kinshiki.
He carefully examined the list Orochimaru had handed him. It detailed the abilities his soon-to-be-transplanted body would possess:
This body was based on cells left by Nagato, granting it the purest Uzumaki bloodline, along with powe...
2025-08-01 05:07:01 +0000 UTC
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The blood flowing in Urashiki's veins came from one of the mightiest clans of the cosmic stars. He could tolerate losing once or twice—but being defeated by the same native, in the exact same way? That was absolutely unacceptable!
He quickly reached for his fishing rod, trying to retrieve it, but Neji yanked it out of his hands.
At this point, Urashiki's strength was barely a tenth of what it used to be—he couldn't possibly wrestle with Neji, and could only grit his teeth and ...
2025-08-01 05:06:02 +0000 UTC
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After this mission, Kiba, Shino, and Hinata had all changed significantly.
Once Kiyosuke had shown them real bloodshed, they came to understand just how terrifying missions could be. The three of them stopped being impulsive, buried themselves in training, and no longer complained no matter what missions they were assigned. Even Hinata's personality had shifted somewhat.
She wasn't as shy as before and had become noticeably stronger.
Their transformation left Kiyosuke quite ...
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"I planned to pass you from the very beginning."
When Kiyosuke said that with a smile, the trio's minds collapsed.
Wasn't that just messing with them?
"Then what about the test?"
"Oh, just a formality. Everyone else does it, I couldn't be the only one who didn't."
"And the bell-stealing game?"
"Formality."
"Tying us up?"
"Formality."
"Kiyosuke-sensei… that's just mean," Hinata mumbled softly.
"Mea… mean?!"
Kiyosuke was dumb...
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When Renya arrived at the medical unit, Sarutobi Hiruzen and the others had already received treatment, and their injuries had been stabilized.
Because their wounds were too severe and the medical resources were limited, it would be difficult for them to recover quickly. For now, they would have to rest and recuperate at the camp.
Especially Mitokado Homura—his internal organs had suffered serious damage, and it would take at least ten days to half a month of rest before he coul...
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The news of the burly man's death quickly spread throughout the Konoha camp.
"Did you hear? The Raikage's personal guard got taken out!"
"They say he was poisoned—his body turned to nothing but a pool of blood!"
"Who could've done it?"
"I heard it was a member of the Uchiha clan..."
"No way, I've never heard of an Uchiha using poison!"
Around the crackling campfires, plumes of smoke curling into the air, ninjas whispered among themselves, occasionally cas...
2025-08-01 05:02:01 +0000 UTC
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"This..."
Inside the Room of Power, the five Elders exchanged glances.
They had expected some outrageous demand—asking the World Government for more Devil Fruits or famous swords, things like that.
But this?
Should they say it's just like Orin, doing everything based on his whims?
They were certainly aware of the past grudges between Orin and the three rising monsters of the Marines' new generation.
What a difficult man...
Still, this kind of harmle...
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"Looks like this operation went quite smoothly for you, Orin-sama."
Sammi beamed with joy as she hung the necklace, inlaid with scraps of pure gold, around her neck. Her lips curved upward uncontrollably.
She was no longer young and didn't have to worry about things like Orin and the others—about stunting her growth or hindering her potential.
Right now, all she wanted was to preserve her youth and delay the aging process.
"You've worked diligently under me. That ear...
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"Seriously?"
Naruto didn't buy it, and Sasuke also cast a doubtful glance.
He said,
"Itachi and my father both say you're the strongest in Konoha. Kakashi couldn't even dodge a blackboard eraser—how could he possibly fight you to a draw?"
Even though Itachi was a missing-nin, that didn't stop Sasuke from idolizing his older brother. Of course, from what he'd picked up from his parents, there were probably deeper reasons behind Itachi's defection.
"Mm, he can ex...
2025-07-31 05:13:01 +0000 UTC
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Kiyosuke didn't stay long at the Hyūga household. He simply told Hyūga Hiashi not to reveal that he was Hinata's teacher and then left.
He headed to the Inuzuka clan. The clan head—Kiba's father—personally received him.
But to his surprise, the Inuzuka compound was unusually quiet. Not a single dog barked.
When he learned that Kiyosuke would be his son's teacher, the man was overjoyed and patted his chest.
"Kiyosuke-sama, don't treat that brat like a person—dri...
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