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056 Breaking the World Apart

Just then, a White Zetsu suddenly emerged, its clear eyes locking with Sasuke's.

Obito, ever the slippery one with years of experience fleeing with the Sharingan, reacted instantly. Taking advantage of the brief window White Zetsu had bought with its life, he slipped into the Kamui dimension and vanished before Sasuke's eyes.

Sasuke didn't bother chasing him down. Only the living can continue to suffer. Death ends the fun.

He had long since abandoned any trace of humanity or...

055 Breaking the World Apart

The moment Uchiha Obito appeared amidst the ruins of the Hokage Building, Sasuke immediately turned his head toward the swirling distortion in space.

Watching Obito emerge from the otherworldly void, shrouded in false mystery, Sasuke laughed—truly and deeply amused.

"Yo, Obito. Took you long enough," Sasuke said with a wave of his hand, casual and mocking.

Obito's gaze sharpened. He immediately noticed the Sharingan gripped tightly in Sasuke's palm—the very eye he had on...

054 Breaking the World Apart

Kakashi, hanging upside down in the middle of the cemetery, was about to pass out.

Logically speaking, as someone from Konoha who had defected to support the Daimyō, he should've been treated well—like a prized relic bought at a high price to show good faith.

Unfortunately, Kakashi had stumbled upon part of the truth and realized he'd been duped.

Sasuke had fed him a fabricated story: that the Daimyō was a descendant of the Senju clan, and that both the Second Hokage and...

053 Breaking the World Apart

After listening to Black Zetsu's report, Pain—controlled by Nagato—fell silent for a moment. He glanced around the room and said,

"There are still many unknown enemies in the shinobi world. The organization must continue to act with caution."

The meaning behind his words was clear: he was refuting Deidara's proposal.

Beside him, Konan cast a discreet glance at Pain but said nothing in the end.

After that, the Akatsuki briefly discussed a few other matters, exchange...

052 Breaking the World Apart

A political earthquake erupted in the Land of Fire—and the news spread across the shinobi world like wildfire. No one had expected it, but the Lands of Earth and Wind soon followed suit, abolishing the shinobi village system as well.

At the Akatsuki base—

"Why did the Lands of Wind, Fire, and Earth all experience such massive coups at the same time?" Tendo Pain, controlled by Nagato, looked around at the assembled members of Akatsuki.

Some were present in the flesh, othe...

051 Breaking the World Apart

"Sasuke…"

Hiruzen Sarutobi still wanted to sit down and talk. Stabilize him first—there would be plenty of chances later to pull Sasuke back into the political arena he was so familiar with… and then quietly eliminate him!

Jiraiya shook his head at Hiruzen. "Don't waste your breath. He can't hear a thing."

If Sasuke were capable of communication, Jiraiya would've already sat him down and talked his ear off with reason.

"Old man, face reality. I don't know all the...

050 Breaking the World Apart

Amid the chaos engulfing Konoha, where was the man who claimed to shoulder all darkness for the sake of the village, hidden deep beneath its surface?

...

Rewind to just after Rasa's self-destruction.

At that time, Danzō stood atop the Hokage Rock, overlooking the entirety of Konoha. Every disturbance was laid bare before his eyes, especially the glaringly conspicuous Four Violet Flames Formation. And yet, Danzō remained calm—stoic as ever—watching the ...

049 Breaking the World Apart

Under Sasuke's control, Shukaku steadily advanced toward the heart of Konoha.

The only person capable of opposing him—Naruto, the Jinchūriki of the Nine-Tails—was still completely drained. Neji had gone too far during the Chūnin Exam finals. If Naruto pushed himself now, he'd only destroy his foundation entirely.

Konoha's shinobi scrambled to evacuate civilians and render aid. Jiraiya stepped forward and summoned a massive toad to block Shukaku's path.

Jiraiya's mouth ...

048 Breaking the World Apart

The Hyūga compound was littered with corpses.

Two girls knelt before a headless body, sobbing uncontrollably.

"Hinata… why? Why did it end up like this…?" Young Hanabi couldn't comprehend the nightmare unfolding before her. All she knew was that the father who had always loved her would never return.

Hinata was just as lost. From the fragmented images she saw before losing consciousness, she'd already guessed what had happened—but she couldn't bring herself to accept ...

047 Breaking the World Apart

Dragging Hyūga Hiashi through the gates of the clan compound like a dead dog, Neji drew immediate ire from the elders of the Main House. Though they didn't dare raise their voices in front of Sasuke, they had no such reservations when it came to pointing fingers at Neji.

"Hyūga Neji, how dare you assault the clan head!"

In their eyes, clan rules and hierarchy were sacred—utterly inviolable.

Neji gave Hiashi a few sharp kicks to rouse him. Groggy and disoriented, Hiashi s...

046 Breaking the World Apart

Right now, Temari and Kankurō were panicking, completely confused by what was happening.

They had just witnessed their father, Rasa, blow up before their eyes—an experience far too traumatic for most people to handle.

Gaara stared at their distorted expressions, and an inexplicable sense of pleasure welled up inside him. Back then, the person who treated him the best—his uncle Yashamaru—had died in an even more ridiculous and tragic way. So why was he the only one who had t...

045 Breaking the World Apart

Orochimaru was lost in his memories.

Once upon a time, he believed that, as the disciple of the Third Hokage, he would devote his life to Konohagakure, showcasing his worth to its fullest.

Under Sarutobi Hiruzen's guidance, Orochimaru had gone from a boy curious about why life was so short, to a capable shinobi of the Leaf—willing to do whatever it took to complete a mission.

He thought life would go on like that forever. Missions when needed, research during downtime, and...

213 Naruto: Yagura Karatachi

One day.

"Uneventful, just like the rest... and it's six o'clock again."

With his eyes level to the desktop, Yagura gathered the papers and stacked them neatly to the side. He glanced around the Mizukage's office and said,

"Good work today, everyone."

"You too, Mizukage-sama!"

Hopping down from his custom-made chair, sized to suit his small frame.

Yagura had long since made peace with the fact that, much like his original self, he was desti...

212 Naruto: Yagura Karatachi

Doing the same thing as Danzō.

Killing Yahiko and the others here, cutting off the chance that they'd grow up to become a threat to Konoha.

From the perspective of a loyal Konoha shinobi, this was exactly what Jiraiya should have done.

But because he is Jiraiya—because he isn't just a shinobi of Konoha, but a far more complex man—he couldn't bring himself to do it.

If he were that kind of person, he wouldn't have taken in three orphans from the L...

232 I Became a Jonin

Demon Slayer World.

Kibutsuji Muzan abruptly lost his connection with Upper Rank Two, Doma. An inexplicable chill crept over him, followed by a surge of dread that he couldn't shake, no matter how hard he tried to calm himself.

Every demon in this world was born from his blood—humans transformed into demons by his own hand.

Through the Blood Curse Binding, he could sense their thoughts, locate them at will, even control their actions or kill them outright ...

231 I Became a Jonin

[Beep~ Destiny trajectory of a key supporting character altered. Minor shift in worldline progression detected. Rewards acquired: Blue Trait Upgrade ×1, Green Trait Upgrade ×1, Trait Extraction ×1, Trait Gift ×1.]

Shinobu Kocho returned to the Demon Slayer world to join the Demon Slayer Corps in strategizing against Muzan Kibutsuji.

Right on cue, the system's reward notification chimed.

Yamanaka Shinno glanced over the rewards, then thought about the rol...

230 I Became a Jonin

Tsunade's confidence soared along with her skyrocketing gambling skills. Eager to prove she was telling the truth, she immediately dragged Uchiha Hikari, Kushina, and Miroku into a game of cards.

Yamanaka Shinno subtly shot a glance at the three of them.

Uchiha Hikari and Kushina instantly caught on.

Even Miroku—who hadn't interacted much with Shinno—was smart enough to quickly figure out what was going on. Her eyes curved in a knowing smile as she gave a slight nod.

425 Naruto: Stealing Attributes

Amenosubaruboshinomikoto: Ryūgū—collided head-on with True Several Thousand Hands, the massive shockwave distorting the entire alternate dimension.

The space, already unstable to begin with, now began to collapse piece by piece under the impact of such overwhelming force.

"Hahahahaha! Yes, this is it! This is what real battle feels like!"

Madara Uchiha let out a crazed laugh, completely oblivious to the danger surrounding him.

Watching him, Mirai couldn't help but ...

424 Naruto: Stealing Attributes

Ōtsutsuki Urashiki was baffled. He had only just arrived in the ninja world — how could these people already know who he was?

And it wasn't just that they recognized he was from the Ōtsutsuki Clan. They even called out his name correctly. It was downright bizarre.

Before Urashiki could think any further, Uchiha Madara moved impatiently.

With a flash, Madara appeared right in front of him.

"Fire Release: Majestic Destroyer Flame!"

A massive wall of fire roared...

142 Naruto: Awaken the Tenseigan

He instantly took in the scene before him.

"You—"

Before he could finish, Ino used the Mind Body Switch Technique. His body froze, completely taken over by her jutsu, while her real body slumped to the ground.

The bounty station owner was just a civilian. There was no way he could resist a ninja technique, and he was immediately subdued. Still using his body, Ino snapped,

"Why aren't you on duty? What are you doing inside?"

Shikamaru didn't respond. He quickly ...

141 Naruto: Awaken the Tenseigan

Inside a cave far from the bounty station, the Ino–Shika–Chō trio sat in silence, having narrowly escaped their pursuers. The air around them was thick with grief, the atmosphere heavy and suffocating.

The three of them sat like statues, blankly staring into the flickering firelight. In their minds, images of the times they had spent with Asuma flashed again and again—moments of laughter, training, and warmth now painfully out of reach.

Choji and Ino were already sobbing un...

122 Executing the Moon Eye Plan

"Let's bring them back to Konoha. These children are living proof of the Jashin's cult's atrocities. That should be acceptable, right, Kagami-senpai?"

Orochimaru paused for a moment, but ultimately decided to leave this matter to Sarutobi Hiruzen. After all, Hiruzen was the Hokage. Their job was to carry out the mission—he would handle the aftermath.

"Yes. This is probably the best course of action. I'm sure Hiruzen will make the right decision."

Uchiha Kagami nodded in ag...

121 Executing the Moon Eye Plan

As Uchiha Kaien soared high into the air, the wings of ice extending from his back continued to grow. Stretching over twenty meters wide, the massive wings beat downward, sending a blast of icy force straight into the cavern below.

Directly beneath him was the headquarters of the Jashin Cult.

The cult's outer members had always believed the meeting point with their handlers was nothing more than a secluded rendezvous. Little did they know, right beneath the cave lay the heart of t...

044 Breaking the World Apart

The Hyuga compound was in utter chaos today.

Standing on the rooftop at the center of it all, Sasuke gazed down at the mist-shrouded grounds. A flicker of light flashed intermittently in his eyes.

"Only Hyuga Hiashi and his two daughters are missing. Everyone else from the Hyuga clan is here—none of them escaped."

"Uchiha Sasuke!" A group of Hyuga shinobi glared at him furiously. Some couldn't contain themselves and began attacking.

Mist coiled lazily around Sasuke's...

043 Breaking the World Apart

The final arena of the Chūnin Exams.

The chaos triggered by Rasa's self-destruction was still ongoing. This time, no one used the Temple of Nirvana Technique to lull the civilians to sleep—everyone was forced to face the disaster head-on.

While shinobi have higher resistance to radiation, the unfortunate civilians were quickly cleared out of the area.

The Third Hokage had been temporarily restrained, and Sunagakure used the opportunity to unleash destruct...

042 Breaking the World Apart

Neji knew all too well—villains talk too much and die for it. His attack was swift, precise, and ruthless. He struck Naruto with a bizarre technique unlike anything anyone had seen before, not giving him the slightest chance to use his Shadow Clone Jutsu.

Naruto didn't even have time to react before collapsing, eyes wide with disbelief. But Neji didn't stop there. He stepped forward, quickly jabbing Naruto multiple times to seal off every single tenketsu and chakra point in h...

041 Breaking the World Apart

The break following the preliminaries passed in the blink of an eye.

On the day of the finals, the Konoha gatekeepers, Kotetsu Hagane and Izumo Kamizuki, were particularly busy. By midday, they had already welcomed a flood of wealthy merchants and notable figures.

Atop the Hokage Residence, the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, stood in his ceremonial robes, gazing distantly at the bustling main gates. He murmured to himself,

"So it begins..."

Orochimaru had returned to ...

040 Breaking the World Apart

Asuma's face was as dark as ink.

Neji had offered his apology and left immediately. He'd already said sorry—what more did they expect?

Hinata was rushed to the hospital. If they'd waited any longer, her injuries might've healed on their own.

Truthfully, Neji hadn't gone too far. Hinata only looked pitiful on the surface. Given that she was the Hyūga heiress, even this level of injury was considered "serious."

The matches went on, but none of them were parti...

039 Breaking the World Apart

Neji didn't proclaim, "A person's destiny is something that can never be changed," like in the original script.

Preaching on its own was meaningless. In the world of shinobi, a lecture only worked after defeating your opponent—just like Naruto. His talk-no-jutsu always came after landing his punches, didn't it?

Hinata closed her eyes, and a certain spiky-haired blond flashed across her mind.

"This time... I won't run away anymore! Let's settle this, Neji-...

038 Breaking the World Apart

"Third-sama!"

A young man dropped to one knee before Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"Please leave the rest to me. After all, I'm the appointed referee for the preliminary matches."

The young man had heavy dark circles under his eyes and looked sickly, coughing from time to time. This was Gekkō Hayate — a rather unlucky shinobi from the manga.

In canon, he was killed by Sunagakure's jonin, Baki, and Yakushi Kabuto. Yet his death was in vain. Konoha never avenged him; in fact, by ...