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040 Naruto the Flame-Flame Fruit

"Oh? You want me to train you? With your strength, as long as you don't run into Kakashi, you should have no problem beating any other genin."

Orochimaru's distinct raspy voice echoed through the room. He didn't even bother turning around as he fiddled with something on the operating table.

Behind him, Kiyosuke said, "Kurenai and Asuma are both training. If I don't go too, it just feels... weird. Orochimaru-sensei, do you have any really powerful jutsu? Something that could end a ...

039 Naruto the Flame-Flame Fruit

With the end of the first team battle, the original eighty squads had been halved. Another elimination round would bring the number down to the final twenty teams, who would then move on to the third round of the exams.

Kiyosuke stretched his limbs and said,

"Our next opponent is from the Takumi Village. Got any intel on them?"

Kurenai replied,

"I've heard my father mention the Takumi Village before. It's a small village that specializes in crafting and using ninja too...

038 Naruto the Flame-Flame Fruit

"The second exam is officially starting. Each team, draw lots to determine your opponent."

At the proctor's command, the Genin teams sent representatives to draw lots.

"Who are we up against?" Kiyosuke and Asuma both turned to Kurenai.

"It's Yamashiro Aoba's team," she answered.

"I see."

"Yamashiro Aoba, Binzoku Raitou, and Morino Ibiki," Kiyosuke clapped his hands with a smile. "Looks like this should be an easy win."

"Don't let your guard down!" Kurenai w...

037 Naruto the Flame-Flame Fruit

"Sexy Jutsu!"

Poof!

With a puff of white smoke, a busty blonde with twin tails appeared before Jiraiya—and he immediately clutched his nose.

Right on target for his tastes.

"I underestimated you," he said, hastily waving the smoke away. "Change back. You were right—this technique really is dangerous. If it weren't for my sage experience, I might've actually fallen for it!"

Jiraiya was genuinely impressed. The next generation really was something else...

036 Naruto the Flame-Flame Fruit

"They'll be posting your results shortly. If your name's not on the board, you failed."

This test had been focused on intel-gathering abilities, but some people chickened out and didn't even open the scrolls. Combine that with poor scores, and they were getting cut. Anyone who didn't pass basic knowledge requirements was out.

Without intel-gathering skills or the foundational knowledge, these people would be dead weight on the battlefield. Better they stay genin and get a few more...

035 Naruto the Flame-Flame Fruit

"Kakashi, you're already a Chūnin. Isn't it kind of a scam to make you take the Chūnin Exams again?" Kiyosuke chuckled.

"Yeah, seriously. You've already been through one. Why do it again?" Asuma nodded along.

"This is youth! As expected of my eternal rival, Kakashi! I'm fired up!!" Guy suddenly burst out, striking a dramatic pose.

Kakashi replied flatly, "It's just a mission from Minato-sensei."

"Ahem... But have you guys gathered any intel on the other participants?...

034 Naruto the Flame-Flame Fruit

"We're alive again! Finally alive!"

Kiyosuke and Asuma leaned back in the hot springs, both letting out long, satisfied sighs. The exhaustion of the past three days felt like it had melted away with the steam.

Shinku was lying off to the side, soaking in the warmth and smiling.

"How is it? Feels great, right?"

"Yeah, not bad. If only we had some ice-cold drinks, it'd be perfect," Asuma replied with a grin.

"Keep dreaming. This hot spring doesn't offer that kind o...

033 Naruto the Flame-Flame Fruit

Breakfast consisted of the fruits they found in the Forest of Death. The place might be dangerous, but the fruit tasted surprisingly good. The trio continued wandering through the woods like jungle apes.

Suddenly, Asuma stepped onto a branch, and a loud whooshing sound came from above. He jumped back just in time as a swarm of leech-like creatures, about the same size as them, dropped down from above.

Clutching his chest in relief, Asuma said,

"Phew, that was close. I almost...

032 Naruto the Flame-Flame Fruit

As for Kiyosuke and the others, the moment they stepped into the Forest of Death and lost sight of Yūhi Shinku behind them, Kiyosuke said,

"Since Shinku-sensei mentioned we're being tailed, that means we probably won't get much time to rest. In that case, let's throw them off. We'll use Shadow Clones and split up into three teams."

Kurenai replied,

"You're trying to confuse the tracker, but don't forget—they can use Shadow Clones too."

"That's why we'll just disappe...

031 Naruto the Flame-Flame Fruit

Kiyosuke's recovery was far faster than Orochimaru had expected. He didn't even need half a month—within just ten days, he was discharged from the hospital.

No one came to see him off that day. Pitiful, small, and helpless... but he could eat!

He made a beeline for Ichiraku Ramen and devoured a big, steaming bowl of tonkotsu ramen.

Patting his now-round belly with satisfaction, he made his way to the Hokage's office and knocked on the door.

"Come in."

"Pardon t...

030 Naruto the Flame-Flame Fruit

After visiting Kiyosuke, everyone went their separate ways. They were all shinobi—lingering in the hospital all day wasn't practical.

Asuma and Kurenai headed back to rest. They had immediately brought Kiyosuke to the Konoha Hospital and hadn't taken a break since. It was finally time for some sleep.

Lying in bed, Kiyosuke also drifted off. With medical-nin treating his wounds and some medication to help, all he needed now was proper rest. The exhaustion of the past few days was...

029 Naruto the Flame-Flame Fruit

"Where's Galobi?" Maki asked.

Kiyosuke smiled. "Do you smell it in the air? With every breath you take, you're inhaling pieces of your teammate."

He had poured nearly all his chakra into that last move—he was completely spent now.

"You bastard!" Maki roared, striding forward and kicking Kiyosuke hard.

Kiyosuke slammed into a tree and coughed. With his chakra drained, he couldn't phase into elements anymore. This was the most dangerous moment for him.

Thud! Thud...

028 Naruto the Flame-Flame Fruit

"Kiyosuke… do you think Dad will be okay?" Kurenai asked worriedly.

"I don't know if Shinku-sensei will be, but we're not," Kiyosuke replied, whipping around. With a flick of his sleeve, dozens of venomous snakes burst out, lunging toward the approaching Galobi.

"Cheap trick!" Galobi sneered, slicing off the snakes' heads with a swing of his blade.

But Kiyosuke remained calm under pressure.

Asuma reacted quickly, hurling shuriken while forming hand seals.

"Shur...

027 Naruto the Flame-Flame Fruit

Exchanging information was always a simple matter—so simple it usually happened in the blink of an eye. This particular izakaya was run by Konohagakure and was used specifically for transmitting intelligence. Every meeting had a different cover story. This time, it was a staged dine-and-dash. Amidst the scuffle with the waiter, the intel was discreetly passed into Yūhi Shinku's hand. The cover story changed with every exchange.

The scroll always included the time and method of the ne...

026 Naruto the Flame-Flame Fruit

Ancient trees towered overhead, their thick canopies casting dappled shadows on the forest floor. The dense woods buzzed with life as the four of them moved swiftly through the underbrush.

As they traveled, Shinku explained the mission.

"Our destination this time is still the Land of Hot Water. But we won't be heading toward the border with the Land of Fire—instead, we're going to the border between the Land of Hot Water and the Land of the Moon."

The Land of Hot Water was...

199 Naruto: Awaken the Tenseigan

The roar of the Allied Shinobi Forces thundered through the air. Their morale was sky-high, and every single ninja was ready for battle.

The moment Hyuga Gakuya finished speaking, a young ninja from the coalition stepped forward and shouted,

"Supreme Leader! We will follow you without hesitation! For peace, we will fight and never back down!" His eyes burned with unwavering resolve.

Another seasoned shinobi echoed his cry,

"That's right! Past grudges mean nothing now. ...

198 Naruto: Awaken the Tenseigan

The Raikage gazed at the highly organized puppet army with a flash of surprise in his eyes. Still, he maintained a stubborn tone and scoffed,

"Hmph, just flashy toys. Whether they'll be useful in real combat is still up in the air."

Hyuga Gakuya smiled without bothering to argue.

"Let's wait and see."

Onoki, the Tsuchikage, frowned deeply and asked, "Technology? What kind of technology could possibly have such power?"

Gakuya kept spinning his fabricated explanati...

163 I Am Crazy with the Simulation

You returned to the Floating Island.

The Wood Style clones you'd stationed here earlier had already completed its construction, along with rebuilding the sealing techniques and barriers.

Even the Tailed Beasts you nearly drained dry before had recovered somewhat, thanks to the Wood Style clones infusing them with chakra through a barrier that allowed chakra communication.

Though they hadn't returned to their original states, at least they had regained distinct forms—no lon...

162 I Am Crazy with the Simulation

Overall, the hierarchy of gods can be understood like this:

A Divine Servant is someone who has received divine power, surpassing mortal limits.

A Divine Envoy is someone who, after bearing the burden of divine rules and maintaining sanity, becomes a Demigod.

A Demigod who gathers rules and condenses an Authority ascends to become a True God.

However, during this process, if one fails to control the newly acquired power, they may fall—reduced to a Divine Servant with...

161 I Am Crazy with the Simulation

Remember this: the so-called benevolence of Jashin always comes at a cost.

What's free is often the most expensive. Every gift from fate has already been priced in advance.

You don't know how much of Jashin's story was nonsense and how much of it held truth.

But there's no doubt—just as he said—when he struck that deal with Ōtsutsuki Kaguya, it laid the foundation for the births of Hagoromo and Hamura.

And now, you're sure of one thing: your actions at that moment...

005 (Vol 2) Breaking the World Apart

The sun slowly rose over the horizon—another new day had begun.

In the employee dormitory within the Uchiha clan compound, the alarm clock buzzed, waking Kakashi from his sleep. He opened his drowsy eyes, his face still bearing the traces of lingering fatigue.

He pulled on his dark blue vest and stepped outside to begin his day. This routine had long since become ingrained.

The employee cafeteria was located in the southeastern corner of the Uchiha compound. At the entranc...

004 (Vol 2) Breaking the World Apart

A madman doesn't know he's mad. A fool doesn't know he's a fool.

Sōseki had no idea his sanity was slipping.

For a while after that, it was as if he'd completely forgotten his mission. He wandered around Konoha like an ordinary tourist, taking in the sights and attractions.

Then, on a public bench, he stumbled upon a note. The paper was scorched along the edges and filled with chaotic scrawl—

[I can't tell what's real—I can't tell, I just can't! The rules contradi...

114 Starting from One Piece

Aboard the Six Paths of Reincarnation, Kaito was staring blankly at a long, long receipt.

Behind him, Kalifa and Ain were covering their mouths, trying not to laugh as they recalled what had happened that day.

It was the afternoon when Kaito had gone to the hospital to visit Hawk Eyes.

Just as he was about to take Kalifa and Ain out for a bite, he was blocked at the entrance by none other than Hawk Eyes, who had clearly been waiting for him.

Kaito was naturally confuse...

113 Starting from One Piece

The Red Line, the Holy Land of Mary Geoise.

In a grand hall, the Five Elders were seated together. It was clear that today's meeting was of significant importance.

The Elder dressed in a white kimono and holding a samurai sword was the first to speak.

"Uchiha Kaito engaged in a battle with Mihawk at Marine Headquarters. He managed to injure him. Afterward, the two had a brief private conversation—though the contents are unknown."

The Elder with a bir...

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025 Naruto the Flame-Flame Fruit

"Orochimaru?"

Jiraiya stepped out and found himself face to face with none other than his fellow member of the Legendary Sannin.

"Orochimaru? You actually left your house for once?" Jiraiya grinned, holding up his palm to show off a glowing Rasengan.

"What do you think? This jutsu cool or what? Took Minato three years of hard work to create this, and look at me—I picked it up in no time!"

"You mean Minato's A-rank jutsu? Not bad," Orochimaru replied with a knowing sm...

024 Naruto the Flame-Flame Fruit

After returning to Konoha, Kiyosuke spent the night crashing at Orochimaru’s place.

The next day, Orochimaru officially began instructing him.

Now that Kiyosuke had signed a summoning contract with Ryūchi, he no longer needed to hide snakes up his sleeves like before. He could now summon them directly with the Summoning Technique and use Hidden Shadow Snake Hands at will.

The snakes from Ryūchi were far more intelligent than ordinary ones and made for much more effective...

023 Naruto the Flame-Flame Fruit

Kiyosuke placed the contract scroll—thicker than his own arm—onto the ground and slowly unrolled it. After two unfamiliar names appeared, the third was none other than Orochimaru.

Using his own blood, he wrote his name beneath the previous ones. Below that was his handprint. With that, once he signed the Blood Contract with the Ryūchi, he would be able to summon the giant serpents of the cave through the summoning technique.

The White Snake Sage spoke slowly, "Write your name...

022 Naruto the Flame-Flame Fruit

Orochimaru was a man who believed in science.

Kiyosuke knew his own existence was far too unusual. If, one day, Orochimaru lost control and decided to take over his body, he'd be completely screwed.

So even while following him, Kiyosuke always kept his guard up.

The moment anything felt off, he'd run.

And this Orochimaru in front of him? No doubt about it—totally fake.

He cleared his throat and said,

"Tagitsuhime, if you're going to pretend to be Orochima...

021 Naruto the Flame-Flame Fruit

Ichikishimahime had a flat chest and a lively personality, quite different from Tagorihime. The latter, when not revealing her true nature, came across as a gentle and elegant, while Ichikishimahime was bursting with energy.

Kiyosuke turned around and gave her a quick once-over, his face showing clear disinterest.

"Hey! Brat! I get the feeling you're thinking something really rude," Ichikishimahime said, picking up on the disdain in his eyes.

"Not at all. For some people, so...