For Jack, New Year's always carried a special weight. It wasn't just a holiday—it marked turning points in his life.
The first time Jack met Kaido, it had been during a New Year. Back then, he was a desperate boy, running for his life after killing the pirates who had planned to sell him. For days, he trudged through endless snow, stomach growling and energy drained, until he stumbled into a cave where Kaido and his companions had sought shelter from the storm.
Even facing three...
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"Since the host hasn't made any choices for a while, the system has automatically rolled the lottery. Congratulations, host, you've gained +1 Perception."
The system's voice quickly dampened Jack's excitement. Looking at Yamato's slightly horrified expression, Jack realized he was unconsciously dancing while holding an unconscious Black Maria in his arms.
"Ahem... ahem..."
"I was just checking if her injuries were serious. Don't misunderstand, Yamato."
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Black Maria was still young, but even Jack, who had the wisdom of two lifetimes, couldn't help but admire her.
When it came to dealing with people, Jack felt she had an innate skill he could hardly match, even now.
In just half a day, Maria and Yamato were already like sisters.
With King out at sea and most of the crew taken along, only a handful of low-level pirates remained on Onigashima. Yet even they were utterly smitten by Black Maria's charms.
Of course, once the...
2025-04-05 14:08:52 +0000 UTC
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After staying on Onigashima for a few days, Kaido transformed into his azure dragon form and flew back to Wano Country.
While Yamato's growth was heartening, a man must prioritize his ambitions. For now, Kaido's focus was firmly on consolidating power in Wano.
As for Onigashima, Kaido felt at ease leaving it behind after this visit. Although the Beasts Pirates had grown rapidly in recent years, their ranks were primarily filled with lackluster grunts. The number of true officers c...
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"Worororo! Yamato, my daughter, how could I ever be angry with you?"
Kaido's booming laughter filled the room as he gently patted Yamato's back, savoring a moment of rare tenderness. Tears welled up in his eyes, though whether from emotion or the remnants of his drunken stupor was hard to tell.
The Beast Pirates lingering nearby wisely tiptoed away, leaving only one hapless underling frozen in place, trembling like a leaf.
Kaido held Yamato close until her breathing steadied...
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"No! I have to fix Yamato completely!"
"Not just her gender perception—I'll make her the most dutiful child imaginable!"
Jack shut the door behind him, stepping into the room with a sly grin.
"Heh, kids, huh? They love a good fairy tale!"
"If that doesn't work, I'll show her some romance dramas!"
Dragging a resistant Yamato into the room, Jack ignored her protests.
"What are you doing, you big dumb elephant?! Stop bothering me!"
"I still need to mak...
2025-04-05 14:07:42 +0000 UTC
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Jack's storytelling was in full swing, his rendition of Romance of the Three Kingdoms leaving his mouth dry while the crowd below listened, utterly enthralled.
It wasn't until the growling of their stomachs broke the spell that everyone realized Jack had been talking non-stop all day.
After a rushed dinner, Jack turned to Yamato with a smug grin.
"Well? This is what it means to be a hero. Kozuki Oden? Hah! That guy's not even in the same league."<...
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"Yo! What's the matter, you big dumb elephant? You're looking pretty rough there."
"Hahaha! That'll teach you to underestimate me! The punches of Kozuki Oden aren't something you can take lightly!"
The force of Yamato's three punches nearly made Jack vomit up his breakfast. Clutching his stomach and grimacing, he stared at Yamato with a serious expression.
"As expected of Kaido's daughter. For a little girl, you sure pack one hell of a punch. I, Jack, acknowledge you as the ...
2025-04-05 14:06:49 +0000 UTC
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"Hey, Jack!"
"You don't need to follow me around for now. Spend the next few years training here on Onigashima. Only when I think you're strong enough will you be allowed out!"
"Also, don't forget the promise you made to Kaido-sama!"
At the mention of his promise to Kaido, Jack's ears perked up, and he quickly asked, "What promise, King?"
King smirked. "Last night, while you were drunk, you promised Kaido-sama that you'd train Yamato properly. He accepted your request....
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As it turns out, no matter how tall or strong they grow, a child is still a child.
After downing half a tankard of spicy rum with a hint of sweetness, Jack was starting to lose track of east from west.
"Kaido-sama, I mean no disrespect, but..." Jack slurred, draping an arm over Kaido's shoulder, "Yamato is such an over-the-top Oden fan! She's clueless and stubborn!"
Jack hiccuped, wagging a finger. "You don't need to stress about her—just smack some sense int...
2025-04-05 14:05:57 +0000 UTC
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Jack carefully studied the system's interface. Currently, there were only two options: Character Card and Skills. However, the large "R" at the corner caught his attention.
Curious, Jack tapped on the Character Card, and several lines of data appeared.
Name: Jack
Constitution: 65 (SR)
Agility: 38 (NR)
Strength: 62 (SR)
Perception:...
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Jack was still dazed, trying to process what was happening, while King had already bolted up to the deck.
"Pick up the pace and follow them!" King barked.
As the two ships drew closer, both sides exchanged a "friendly" greeting of cannon fire.
The incoming cannonballs screamed through the air, but King leaped up, slicing and smashing them apart mid-flight with bare fists and sword strikes. Not a single shot landed on their ship.
The enemy, however, also seemed to have ...
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Queen carefully examined Jack's body and exclaimed in amazement,
"Unbelievable. An eight-year-old brat with such incredible regenerative ability."
"You idiot," King retorted coldly. "Did you forget? It's precisely because Jack has such a strong physique and the abilities of an Ancient Zoan that Kaido-sama values him so highly."
"What did you say, you interrogation-loving freak?!" Queen snapped.
"Hmph. Jack, let's go."
Satisfied that Jack wasn't seriously injured,...
2025-04-05 14:04:48 +0000 UTC
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Staggering out of the room, Jack realized that the entire Oden Castle was engulfed in flames.
Everywhere he looked, fire raged, the intense heat searing his skin. Gritting his teeth, he summoned his strength and transformed into a towering five-meter-tall elephant. With a thunderous charge, he broke through the castle wall and barreled out.
"Boom!"
"Is that... Jack?"
"Water! Get some water, now!"
A man even taller than Jack in his elephant form shouted orders to ...
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David was panicking. No—he was beyond panicking. He was in full-blown terror mode.
Just yesterday, David had finished volunteering, indulged in a sumptuous seafood feast, exercised for an hour, taken a refreshing shower, and fallen into a deep, blissful sleep. Now, he was suddenly surrounded by a group of burly men wielding weapons, their faces twisted into menacing expressions.
They were speaking excitedly about something, but David couldn't understand a word. Judging by the sw...
2025-04-05 14:04:01 +0000 UTC
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What kind of Mizukage is Karatachi Yagura?
Ever since the death of the Third Mizukage and Yagura's succession, this question had been a hot topic in the shadows of Kirigakure.
From the very beginning, Yagura faced skepticism due to his young age—both from the shinobi and the ordinary citizens alike.
In the first few months of his tenure, Yagura buried himself in his office, never making a public appearance. This only fueled conspiracy theories.
If there was nothing t...
2025-04-05 05:10:00 +0000 UTC
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The management of the Ninja Academy was still composed of people from the era of the Third Mizukage.
Yes, they were the ones who had grouped Yagura, Mangetsu, and Kaede together as a team.
So, when news of the Third Mizukage's passing spread, and Karatachi Yagura was appointed as the new Mizukage, these same people saw his name and felt nothing but dread deep in their hearts.
Especially after the demise of the previous generation of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, the...
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Half a year had passed in the blink of an eye.
Three months ago, under the collective signatures of the five major Hidden Villages, the Ninja World Federation was officially established.
At the same time, a notification was issued throughout the Ninja World: all ninja villages and wandering ninjas were required to join the Federation.
This sparked the final struggle from the aristocracy.
They believed that ninjas served the nobles, served the Daimyo, a...
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Looking at Sasuke and Naruto, both with a Rinnegan in one eye, they were dazedly scanning their surroundings.
Danzo's expression darkened.
Kaguya teleported to Danzo's side.
"Is this... Hagoromo's son?"
"No, it's someone else's child. He was kidnapped by Otsutsuki Hagoromo. But his chakra feels... off..."
Naruto, who had been groggy until now, also noticed Kaguya and Danzo not far away.
"Ah, you world-destroying person!"
"Naruto, stop shouting. I noti...
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Konoha.
Uchiha Mirai led Uchiha Hikari back to his estate.
Seeing the luxurious mansion, Hikari couldn't help but be taken aback.
If a place like this had existed in her time, it would have been a target for everyone's greed.
As they walked through the estate, they soon arrived at the inner courtyard.
Tsunade, Kurenai Yuhi, Konan, and Nohara Rin were gathered around a mahjong table, engaged in a game. The others stood nearby, watching with intere...
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Watching Hikari's slightly flustered expression, Mirai couldn't help but chuckle.
"How did I lie to you?"
Hikari huffed. "You still deny it?"
"I only agreed to do one thing for you, yet under the guise of friendship, you've made me do countless things."
"And you went through all that effort to find me—clearly, you wanted to use me."
"You still say you didn't deceive me?"
Hearing her complaints, Mirai replied indifferently, "If you could choose again, woul...
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Hiruzen Sarutobi's mind raced, but in the end, he let out a sigh. There was no point in trying to persuade Jiraiya any further.
The circumstances no longer allowed it.
Half of the clans within the village had already thrown their support behind Jiraiya, not just out of agreement but because of his overwhelming strength. If he openly opposed Jiraiya now, it could very well lead to a fracture within the village—and possibly even civil war.
At such a critical juncture, Konoha...
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"We're thinking of your Wind Country's best interests. If war breaks out within your borders, the destruction to your land will be immense. You refuse now—do you think we have ulterior motives?"
The Tsuchikage's tone grew colder.
They knew all too well that convincing the Wind Country to abandon its defensive advantage and launch an offensive would be met with resistance. So, they put on a show of anger, exerting pressure on the leaders of Sunagakure.
To them, the Wind Cou...
2025-04-05 05:03:01 +0000 UTC
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"Phew~"
After sending off Yamanaka Shinno, the White Snake Sage, now in the form of an elderly woman, let out a small sigh of relief.
Damn that Orochimaru!
What kind of monster did he just bring here? Not only did he master Sage Mode in an instant, but he was so powerful that even she felt a strong sense of danger.
It wasn't just her imagination—she could feel that surging Sage Chakra. That guy had genuinely considered fighting her just now!
Bastard!
Why ...
2025-04-05 05:02:00 +0000 UTC
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[Detected: The red trait 'Golden Sage's Skin' and the red trait 'Body of a Sage' can be fused. Initiate fusion?]
"Yes."
[Fusion complete. Congratulations! You have obtained the red trait 'Natural Sage Body.']
[Detected: The red trait 'Natural Sage Body' enhances the purple trait 'Wood Release Inheritor,' significantly upgrading its effects. It has advanced to the red trait 'Wood Release Jinchūriki.']
Boom!
Sage ...
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On the high platform, atop a cushioned seat, the White Snake Sage had not assumed the form of an old crone but instead met Yamanaka Shinno in its true form.
The enormous white serpent's head was wrapped in a black cloth, with two pointed protrusions standing out. It was unclear whether they were genuine dragon horns or merely a part of the cloth's design.
Its golden, glowing snake eyes bore a striking resemblance to Orochimaru's in his serpent form, yet they lacked the same sharp ...
2025-04-05 05:00:04 +0000 UTC
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"Mere grains of sand are nothing compared to me! Fire Release: Majestic Destroyer Flame!"
Madara swiftly formed hand seals and unleashed an immense sea of flames from his mouth. The sheer magnitude of the Fire Release technique was overwhelming—not only did Namikaze Minato's expression tighten, but even Onoki, the Tsuchikage, broke out in a cold sweat upon witnessing it.
"Is this the true difference between a powerhouse and mere sand?" Onoki murmured, unable to resist getting dr...
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"Kamui Shuriken!"
Shuriken whizzed through the air before vanishing, appearing unpredictably and leaving no room for defense.
"Yomotsu Hirasaka!"
Kakuzu slightly raised his hand, and all around him, black voids tore through the fabric of space. A desert, an ocean, an oasis—he had access to countless dimensions. If Obito wanted to go anywhere, he simply had to say the word.
"Obito, you think the Mangekyō Sharingan is laughable? But don't you realize that the same log...
2025-04-04 05:13:01 +0000 UTC
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"Father… Lord Hokage, I'm sorry. I was ambushed in the village." Kakashi clutched his left eye, his expression filled with regret as he looked at his father, Sakumo Hatake. "Even the eye that Obito gave me… I couldn't protect it. I'm useless!"
Kakashi was drowning in guilt and self-reproach, feeling like he had failed both his friend and the village. Sakumo crouched down, placing both hands firmly on his son's shoulders.
"That's enough, Kakashi. Don't blame yourself too much. ...
2025-04-04 05:12:00 +0000 UTC
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Ōtsutsuki Toneri was naturally capable of flight—something Hinata simply could not compensate for. However, the fact that she had single-handedly managed to force him into retreat earlier was proof enough of her immense potential. She was no longer the timid girl of the original timeline. She was on the path to becoming a truly formidable kunoichi.
Holding the unconscious Toneri in her hands, Hinata examined his injuries. His body was covered in severe burns—most likely caused by t...
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