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169 The Shimura Has Ice Release

After saying a few words to the nearby Anbu and asking him to pass a message to the Minato couple, Takeshi accompanied Hyūga Iroha to his hospital room.

It was a two-person ward. Sharing the room with Iroha was also a member of the Hyūga branch family, but he was significantly older than Iroha.

When he saw Takeshi arrive, the man lying on the hospital bed was stunned at first. Then, upon recognizing Takeshi's appearance, he quickly remembered his identity and hastily propped him...

168 The Shimura Has Ice Release

Kushina hadn't even made it to the hospital yet, and I nearly beat her there.

Still, if she's dry heaving already, that means Naruto is probably ready to be born.

I've got to protect the Minato couple no matter what, and make sure little Naruto doesn't end up in that awful environment from the original timeline!

Takeshi silently made up his mind.

Happy moments are always short-lived. After dinner, watching the blissful Minato and Kushina, even Takeshi, as thick-skinned...

279 I Am Crazy with the Simulation

Every ninja present was once a force to be reckoned with in the shinobi world—renowned figures, even if now mostly retired. Their names still carried weight.

Yet faced with Momoshiki, an extraterrestrial invader, even working together, they found it incredibly difficult to handle just his summoned beasts.

Like any form of energy, chakra had both quantity and quality. And as a member of the Ōtsutsuki clan, Momoshiki was born with a body perfectly attuned to chakra. In fact, chak...

278 I Am Crazy with the Simulation

In the core of the battlefield, the partially weakened Ōtsutsuki Isshiki was being toyed with repeatedly by Momoshiki.

Once a glorious figure, the current Isshiki was nothing more than a wreck — a former god whose divine power had been lost, whose body hadn't even fully recovered.

The only abilities he could now wield were the chakra black rods, the weapons pre-stored in the Daikokuten, and the technique Sukunahikona.

These abilities had long been familiar to Momoshiki, w...

226 Starting from One Piece

Aokiji had no idea that all his careful efforts to pull Kaito away so that Robin could slip out of his line of sight would ultimately be for nothing.

Now, he and Kaito stood face-to-face in the vast desert.

Although everyone knew Kaito's strength was terrifying, this was Aokiji's first time confronting him directly. The usually laid-back Admiral couldn't help but feel his fighting spirit stir at this moment.

He also wanted to see for himself—just how powerful was the man h...

225 Starting from One Piece

The members of Baroque Works stiffly turned their heads toward the entrance.

There stood a tall man in a white suit, lazily watching the crowd.

One hand was tucked into his pocket, and a green sleep mask rested on his forehead. No matter how you looked at him, he seemed like some laid-back middle-aged guy.

But this very man made everyone in Baroque Works feel like their hearts were about to stop—especially Robin.

Because she was all too familiar with this man's image...

144 Adopted by the Second Hokage!

Renya stood atop a tree, the scarlet three-tomoe Sharingan scanning the area ahead.

Behind him, Danzo and Koharu kept watch in different directions.

Kumogakure shinobi could ambush them at any moment—their movements had to be cautious and precise.

"There's movement up ahead," Renya said softly.

The Sharingan clearly picked out traces of someone having passed through the forest.

Just then, explosions from explosive tags and the sounds of combat echoed from the d...

143 Adopted by the Second Hokage!

Inside the Konoha command tent.

"Tanaka-sama, the Uchiha still need to provide support at three more locations," the battlefield commander said, pointing at the map.

"The rest of the reinforcements from the village haven't arrived yet?" Uchiha Tanaka's expression turned grim.

These past few days, the reckless brutes from Kumogakure had been charging in like madmen, launching suicidal offensives that had caused heavy casualties among the Konoha shinobi.

114 Roger Pirates Apprentice

"Roar... looks like a slacker monster just showed up."

Orin was enjoying the delicate sensation on his back when he suddenly seemed to sense something and slowly opened his eyes.

Within his Observation Haki range, a yellow flash had just arrived at the Sabaody Archipelago.

"A Marine monster… Borsalino, huh?"

Hearing this, Mihawk became interested. He'd heard of Borsalino before—apparently, he used a sword. Though it was technically a lightsaber formed from his Devi...

113 Roger Pirates Apprentice

Orin's words struck Tesoro's heart like a massive bell tolling in the depths of his soul.

All of this... just because I was poor?

Yes!

If he had money, his childhood wouldn't have been filled with misfortune, and he wouldn't have had to run away so young just to survive.

If he had money, he could've bought Stella sooner and stayed with her forever.

If he had money, three years later he could've saved the girl he loved.

If he had money...

"I get it!!!"...

112 Roger Pirates Apprentice

"Wh-What is going on?!!"

The clumsy Saint Grimm's face twisted in horror as he watched his own hand raise a pistol and shoot an unsuspecting fellow Celestial Dragon right beside him.

Although the special spacesuit prevented the shot from being fatal, and Celestial Dragons were naturally resistant to damage,

He still collapsed to the ground.

"My body... it's out of control!!!"

He began firing wildly, shooting at nearby slaves and CP agents. The worst part was, the...

111 Roger Pirates Apprentice

"As expected... this guy is just here to have fun."

Watching Orin go all in with a gleeful expression, both Mihawk and Crocodile rubbed their foreheads helplessly.

So much for doing a proper inspection or identifying problems—

"A century-old fine wine from the Kingdom of Wine! Starting bid: one million Belly!!!"

"One million two hundred thousand Belly!!"

"One million two hundred thousand and one Belly!!"

"One million three hundred thousand Belly!!"

...

142 Adopted by the Second Hokage!

Three days later, inside the Hokage's office.

"Break time is over. It's time for you to head to the battlefield," Senju Tobirama said to the three—Renya, Shimura Danzō, and Koharu Utatane.

The war between Iwagakure and Kirigakure had lessened the pressure on Konoha in the Shinobi War.

Even with two allies gone, Kumogakure's aggression toward Konoha never ceased.

On the northeastern front, battles between Konoha shinobi and Kumogakure ninja continued...

141 Adopted by the Second Hokage!

"Can you explain why Hashirama had to fake his death?"

Uzumaki Mito asked expectantly.

Even now, she still didn't understand why Hashirama would fake his death and leave.

What kind of situation could possibly force him to make such a decision?

If it hadn't been for the Nine-Tails' warning, she might never have known the truth in this lifetime.

Renya fell silent for a moment before explaining,

"Back then, Hashirama-san was gravely ill. I didn't want him to j...

277 I Am Crazy with the Simulation

Die!

In the instant he closed in, Neji activated the Breathing Art once again, directly converting the chakra black rod that had pierced into his body into absorbable energy.

His injuries healed instantly.

With a hand shaped like a blade, he severed the fishing line.

Before Urashiki could react, Neji lashed out with a precise kick that swept across both his eyes. A blade-like wave of chakra slashed open Urashiki's skull.

Time reset once more.

However, this ...

276 I Am Crazy with the Simulation

"Is he dead?"

The two of them used their respective sensory abilities to probe the deep crater and couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief.

But in the very next second, Ōtsutsuki Kinshiki, whose sleeves had been blown apart, silently reappeared behind them using his space-phase abilities.

"Watch out!"

Naruto reacted instantly, shoving Sasuke out of the way—only to take the blow from Kinshiki's massive axe to his own back. Fortunately, Sasuke managed to swap place...

224 Starting from One Piece

Kaito stood before the entrance of Baroque Works, just about to teleport inside, when suddenly, the door swung open.

What met his gaze was Crocodile's smiling face—and the group of officers standing behind him.

Kaito was briefly stunned by their strange behavior. What's with this setup? Are they welcoming a guest or something?

Crocodile tried his best to make his scarred face look a little friendlier. He stepped up to Kaito and said,

"Admiral Shikiryū, is a small pl...

223 Starting from One Piece

As everyone was still trembling in fear from the lightning strike just moments ago, the weather changed again.

This time, it was no longer the apocalyptic violet thunder, but a downpour that nourished all life.

For Alabasta, long plagued by drought, it was a long-awaited gift from the heavens. Everyone rejoiced in the sudden rain.

No one made any effort to seek shelter. Instead, people poured into the streets, tilting their heads up and bathing freely in the torrential rain....

167 The Shimura Has Ice Release

Shimura residence.

Danzo sat at the dining table, staring at the dishes that had long gone cold. His gaze shifted to the empty seat in front of him, and his expression gradually turned grim.

As if reacting to Danzo's growing displeasure, Raku, who was standing behind him, suddenly shivered, feeling as though a block of ice radiating cold was floating around him.

"Clack."

The floor inside Danzo's residence creaked open. After a long day of work, Shisui ...

166 The Shimura Has Ice Release

In the mental space, Kushina was "training" the Nine-Tails with manic enthusiasm, all while keeping a warm and kind smile on her face.

Yamato, who had been quietly following behind Takeshi all along, couldn't help the involuntary twitching of his eyelids.

For some reason, he had a gut feeling that this cheerful woman in front of him was quite dangerous.

As a product of the Wood Release experiments, he was naturally more sensitive than the average ninja.

That's why he c...

194 Scourge of the Ninja World

"Haha, of course. I've been with Chōmei for several years now."

"Our relationship is very harmonious. The term 'Perfect Jinchūriki' suits me well."

Matatabi looked at Gekko Chizan, who was cloaked in a Tailed Beast shroud with a tail extending behind him, and couldn't help but nod.

Using the Tailed Beast's chakra so freely must mean he had reached a cooperative relationship—or even something deeper—with the Beast inside him.

"By the way, where are we?"

"Out...

193 Scourge of the Ninja World

After settling things with Tagitsuhime on Island Turtle, and receiving two baskets of snakeberries as a reward, she left satisfied.

As the coiling snake technique ended, the red serpent markings on Gekko Chizan's body gradually calmed.

"Chizan, you really just revealed our situation like that. Are you sure it's fine?"

"Relax, Chōmei. Ryūchi Cave isn't some random outsider. These Snake Princesses may not be good people, but hey, neither am I."

"Alright then, as long a...

222 Naruto the Flame-Flame Fruit

"You're not even human anymore, are you, Orochimaru-sensei?"

Kiyosuke smiled as he asked his teacher.

Orochimaru chuckled.

"You're still so bound by the norms of the world. The body is merely a vessel for the soul. As long as you can survive, it doesn't matter what form you take. Of course, if it happens to be an excellent body, even better.

Kiyosuke-kun, your body is one of a kind. There are very few people in this world whose physical form can compare to yours. You c...

221 Naruto the Flame-Flame Fruit

Uchiha Shisui died in battle during a mission.

When this news spread through the Uchiha clan, there was sorrow, but nothing could be done. Ninjas dying on missions was common—they had long grown used to it.

But the very next day, shocking news broke: Uchiha Itachi had attempted to assassinate Danzō and fled the village.

The reason given was that Itachi suspected Danzō of killing his close friend. Driven by vengeance, he made the attempt—but failed. Injured, he escaped ...

219 Naruto the Flame-Flame Fruit

It was nighttime.

Itachi had returned home, and after dinner, he was called into the room by Uchiha Fugaku to hear about Kiyosuke's request.

After a moment of silence, he said:

"I understand. I'll go. And I'll be careful."

Uchiha Fugaku opened his mouth, but didn't say anything more—only:

"Tomorrow, go see Kiyosuke-sama."

"Yes."

There wasn't much more to say between father and son. After receiving his father's instructions, Itachi left the room.

220 Naruto the Flame-Flame Fruit

That very night, Kiyosuke went to speak with Hiruzen Sarutobi to discuss how to handle the situation. After agreeing on a plan, Kiyosuke left, and the operation was set into motion.

...

A month later, at dusk, Shisui was summoned by Danzō.

"Danzō-sama."

Shisui appeared before Danzō.

Danzō said,

"Shisui, your strength is impressive. Have you considered joining Root?"

"Thank you for your praise, Danzō-sama. But I've grown used to my freedom—I dou...

218 Naruto the Flame-Flame Fruit

Obito suddenly showing up to recruit Itachi was something Kiyosuke hadn't anticipated.

The Uchiha clan had shown no signs of rebellion at all, and Itachi had no intention of wiping out his clan. Yet Obito appeared just like that—it caught him completely off guard.

Still, his appearance presented a good opportunity.

Kiyosuke went straight to the Hokage's office and got to the point with Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"This new organization has caught my attention too. But there's ...

140 Adopted by the Second Hokage!

"Renya, you're back."

Uzumaki Mito spoke softly, not even turning her head.

With her powerful sensory abilities, she had long since sensed Renya's arrival.

Renya walked up beside Mito and stood silently, gazing at Hashirama's grave without saying a word.

Hashirama's "death" had naturally left Mito-san heartbroken.

If he didn't know the truth, he would have felt sorrow too.

Uzumaki Mito lowered her gaze to her husband's grave. This small mound of earth witho...

139 Adopted by the Second Hokage!

Renya had just finished breakfast and, for once, was enjoying a rare moment of leisure.

Normally, he'd head to the training ground to practice.

But with the battlefield looming in just a few days, there was no need to exhaust himself now.

After three months of fighting, he definitely deserved a break.

Might as well enjoy this hard-won vacation...

Soon enough, he'd be back on the battlefield, fighting for his life.

Renya pulled over a chair and sat in the co...

110 Roger Pirates Apprentice

"You actually work seriously sometimes?"

Seeing Orin like this, it wasn't just Mihawk—Crocodile was also visibly shocked.

They had followed this guy for years, and not once had they seen him take work seriously.

Was the sun rising from the west today?

But watching Orin stroll through the streets, hopping from one business to another, even Mihawk began to doubt his own assumptions.

Maybe he'd really misjudged the guy…

Crocodile, who hadn't seen Orin's ex...