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394 The Shimura Has Ice Release

The situation in Iwagakure was giving Ōnoki quite a headache.

Through Konoha's various actions, he had begun to trust that short little Hokage.

At the same time, he started to hope for the possibility of true and lasting peace across the ninja world.

However, this time the other party had gone too far—they actually planned to welcome the members of the Akatsuki into Amegakure.

Even if he agreed, the other high-ranking officials in his village would never accept it.<...

423 Scourge of the Ninja World

"Damn it! This jutsu—!"

"You're Orochimaru!"

To be a member of the Root, one had to have sharp eyes. That technique—only two people in the entire shinobi world could use it.

Orochimaru and his disciple. And among the two, the one who could perform it with such mastery—could only be Orochimaru himself.

"Hehehehe, not a bad reaction."

"If you hadn't recognized me by now, I'd honestly feel sorry for Danzō."

"But since you've figured it out, that also me...

422 Scourge of the Ninja World

Even though the group included a bunch of kids, Gekko Chizan and his team finally reached the last city in the northern part of the Land of Fire after two full days of traveling at full speed.

The evening glow had already appeared.

Gekko Chizan arranged for everyone to rest, and even took the children to the bathhouse—he didn't even leave out Nonō.

"I'll pass. We're about to leave the Land of Fire anyway. I'll go buy something for the kids."

"Forget it. It's not lik...

479 Naruto the Flame-Flame Fruit

Passing through layer after layer of ruins, Kiyosuke continued deeper underground.

With a flick of fire, the darkness receded, revealing rows upon rows of earthen mounds—graves. Each one bore a simple wooden marker, weathered with age.

"Looks like plenty of people died here. Too bad I didn't bring White Zetsu—could've used Edo Tensei to get some answers."

He shook his head and followed the faint trail of chakra until he came upon a long-haired man in tattered robes. The ...

478 Naruto the Flame-Flame Fruit

Snowflakes drifted down from the gray winter sky as the group soared through the air atop a giant hawk drawn by Sai's ink.

New Year's was almost here, and snowfall at this time of year wasn't unusual. Below them stretched a forest blanketed in white.

"This damned weather… Neji, how's it looking? See anything?"

Kiyosuke turned and called to Neji behind him.

Neji activated his Byakugan, eyes glowing pale as he pointed ahead.

"There's something buried under the sn...

141 Getting Killed Makes Me Stronger

"Th—"

Tsunade stared in shock at the magatama-shaped curse mark on Kairen's neck.

Just one curse mark allowed him to use Senjutsu chakra—this was simply unbelievable.

If this were true, then Jiraiya, who had trained in Sage Mode for more than twenty years, had basically lived miserably.

Under her gaze, Kairen began entering Curse Mark Transformation.

Rows of black markings spread across his body, his hair lengthened, and his entire form was coated in a dark, ...

140 Getting Killed Makes Me Stronger

In the center of Konoha, where there used to be a restaurant, Shan slammed down a thick stack of money, and the owner immediately knelt and cried out, calling him father.

With a surge of Wood Release Shadow Clone chakra, a three-story building rose in the blink of an eye. A large signboard was hung over the entrance, reading Panda News Agency, beside a logo of a giant panda chewing bamboo.

The onlookers began murmuring among themselves.

"What's this about? Doesn't Konoha alr...

368 Adopted by the Second Hokage!

"Thank you, Renya-san!"

Tsunade beamed as she tucked the hefty sum of money into her personal storage scroll.

Jiraiya and Orochimaru exchanged surprised glances, eyes lighting up.

If she'd just gotten money from their sensei… didn't that mean she could finally pay them back?

Tsunade had lost countless times in the gambling halls and often went to the two of them to borrow money.

As time went on, her debts only piled higher.

By now, Tsunade owed the two a ...

367 Adopted by the Second Hokage!

"Eat up, old man."

Renya brought the freshly cooked dishes to the table. Senju Tobirama had already dragged a chair over and was sitting, waiting for the food to be served.

He knew it had been a long time since this old fellow had tasted his cooking, so he had specially prepared a whole table full of delicious dishes.

Looking at the spread of all his favorite foods, Senju Tobirama couldn't help but swallow subconsciously.

As expected, only this kid's cooking could give...

338 Roger Pirates Apprentice

Gernika, the strongest member of CP0.

At this moment, within the Hall of Power, the Elders all turned their gaze toward their most loyal and sharpest sword.

Unlike someone like Stussy, a double agent of questionable loyalty, Gernika was, in the eyes of the Elders, completely and utterly devoted.

That was why, when they were discussing Orin just moments ago, they did not bother to hide anything from him.

He was dressed in a pure white suit, white hat, and white mask, hi...

337 Roger Pirates Apprentice

Holy Land, Mary Geoise.

Inside the Hall of Power.

A faintly heavy atmosphere lingered in the air. Even this place, symbolizing the highest power of the entire sea, had now been thrown into turmoil by a certain someone.

Outside the Hall of Power, two figures in white attire stood tensely, yet still stepped resolutely into the room that ordinary people could never dream of approaching.

The two didn't interact much with each other, but th...

312 Learning Ninjutsu in a Glance

The headquarters agreeing to let Naruto and Killer B go out was something Shinju could hardly believe.

After all, that guy Raikage had once tried to restrict even him.

But then Shinju thought again: he had already succeeded the title of Sixth Hokage — it was about time he started training the Seventh as soon as possible, so he could pass the mantle without worry...

Naruto's strength was sufficient, but having stayed by Shinju's side for so long, he lacked personal combat e...

311 Learning Ninjutsu in a Glance

Akatsuki's secret base.

After Kabuto did some unspeakable things with Anko's body, Orochimaru was successfully resurrected.

"Orochimaru-sama…"

Confirming Orochimaru's resurrection, Kabuto's emotions were a tangled mess.

He had thought he'd finally proven himself—only to realize, in the end, he still had to rely on him.

Kabuto opened his mouth, intending to explain the current state of the war.

Orochimaru, his voice raspy and hoarse, int...

477 Naruto the Flame-Flame Fruit

"What the hell?"

Kiyosuke jumped in surprise and said, "Why is the world ending again? Didn't I just save it not long ago?"

Mei Terumī sighed helplessly.

"The moon is getting closer and closer to Earth. At this rate, within one cycle, it'll collide with the planet and finally..."

The ending didn't need to be spoken aloud.

Kiyosuke said, "No way am I letting my little baby be born into a world that's already gone. Whoever caused this deserves to die. I'm leaving ...

476 Naruto the Flame-Flame Fruit

"Ahhhh!!!"

Inside the room, Terumī Mei's screams grew louder and louder. Outside the door, Kiyosuke paced back and forth, sweat pouring down his forehead. Running beside him in anxious circles was Mei's father.

After staying in Kirigakure for several months, it was finally time for Mei to give birth. To ensure her safety, Kiyosuke had gone all the way to the Land of Fire to bring Tsunade-sama out of retirement. He had also invited Karin and Sakura to assist, determined to make su...

421 Scourge of the Ninja World

"That's all the luggage?"

"Yeah. Our orphanage isn't exactly a place of wealth or luxury—just some clothes and bedding for the kids."

Gekko Chizan looked at the children sitting inside the carriage. One by one, their curious eyes wandered over the scenery outside, and a faint sadness flickered through his gaze.

These orphans were all children left behind by the war—just like Yahiko and his friends. But unlike Yahiko, they hadn't been lucky enough to meet Jiraiya.

S...

420 Scourge of the Ninja World

"Kids, what do you say when someone gives you a gift?"

Nonō didn't answer Gekko Chizan but instead looked at the group of children gathered around the presents, smiling softly.

The children immediately turned to Gekko Chizan and spoke up with gratitude.

"Thank you!"

"Thanks for the gift, Uncle!"

Gekko Chizan's mouth twitched violently. Uncle???

He was only in his twenties — how had he suddenly become an uncle??

"Mm... take the snacks and e...

393 The Shimura Has Ice Release

The White Snake Sage's talent for storytelling wasn't exactly impressive.

Through her dry, decaying voice, Takeshi and Uchiha Hikari roughly learned about what had happened when the Ōtsutsuki first descended upon this world.

The story was nothing extraordinary. In essence, countless races once existed on this land, all of whom practiced natural energy. When the Ōtsutsuki arrived, they fought desperately against them—but in the end, they were all defeated by Isshiki and Kaguya....

392 The Shimura Has Ice Release

After Takeshi unleashed his Ice Release, he was immediately sensed by the White Snake Sage.

"Sigh."

The White Snake Sage, in her true form, let out a soft sigh. With a sweep of her enormous tail, powerful natural energy burst forth, forming an invisible barrier that stopped the advance of the ice flow.

"Tagitsuhime, go and bring that honored guest inside."

At her words, Tagitsuhime, who stood behind her, nodded and waved her hand. The thick layer of ice shattered, and ...

472 Starting from One Piece

The light in Kaito's eyes gradually dimmed as he casually said,

"Alright, the problem's been dealt with. Seventeen can go back to cuddling his little girlfriend tonight."

Eighteen still didn't know her brother had almost been "eaten" by a monster just moments ago, but she could more or less guess that Kaito had helped him out of some serious trouble.

She walked up behind Kaito, reached out to massage his shoulders, and spoke softly,

"Good work, Kaito. Seventeen's still...

471 Starting from One Piece

Seeing Seventeen barreling in, Cell was first startled and then ecstatic.

To him, Seventeen was essentially a growth gift handed on a platter — and what surprised him most was that Seventeen had come alone!

With the energy he'd already absorbed, defeating a lone Seventeen would be a walk in the park.

Luna heard Seventeen's voice and immediately grabbed the only friend she had left, rushing behind Seventeen; Cell made no move to stop them.

The value of absorbing one S...

310 Learning Ninjutsu in a Glance

"Hu hu hu—"

The ground began to tremble as a monstrous head resembling the Shinigami emerged from below!

Moments later, the Shinigami's enormous mouth opened wide—stretched into an almost impossible arc.

"Swish swish swish..."

"Swish swish swish..."

Countless green souls came pouring out of its mouth!

As those souls returned to their bodies, every fallen shinobi of the Second Division on the Iron Country desert battlefield was resurrected!

Watchin...

139 Getting Killed Makes Me Stronger

"How wonderful"

Inside Orochimaru's laboratory, Orochimaru quietly observed Kairen's cells through a microscope, full of awe.

Kairen's cells brimmed with vitality. Each individual cell's density was over ten times that of a normal human's, and the energy contained within was dozens of times greater.

Such cells had already surpassed Hashirama's cells. If Kairen perfected his Wood Release further, his cellular structure would evolve into something even higher.

Suddenly, ...

309 Learning Ninjutsu in a Glance

"BOOM——!!!"

With a single shout from Shinju, it was as if he had invoked the very laws of heaven and earth—The world itself seemed to respond in kind!

In an instant,

The winds howled, and dark clouds gathered above!

Within moments, the sky over Shinju's head turned pitch black, arcs of blue-violet lightning flickering and twisting among the clouds!

"BOOM!!!"

A blinding bolt of lightning fell from the heavens, crashing down upon the giant green deity t...

138 Getting Killed Makes Me Stronger

"Mm~"

Wolon and Fenchu rolled toward the round table meeting area—they could no longer endure the urge to unleash their skills on the ever-scheming Kairen.

A shadow clone dressed in black grabbed the two chubby bears by their scruffs and sneered,

"Panda agents, trying to eavesdrop on the round table's confidential discussions? Don't think you can get away with acting cute."

Wolon, Fenchu: ⊙ω⊙

Another shadow clone slapped the first one.

"These are our...

137 Getting Killed Makes Me Stronger

Not long after, Kairen saw Tsunade push open the Senju estate gate and storm in, furious.

She kept cursing: "Old hag, old politician, shameless…"

What happened to Tsunade?

Kairen paused, switched out of State Two, and approached Tsunade.

A wooden tendril slithered upward and formed a wooden chair; Kairen pressed Tsunade down into it.

He gently rubbed Tsunade's shoulders, slowly soothing the anger in her chest.

The boldness on Tsunade's face gradually calm...

308 Learning Ninjutsu in a Glance

Beside Island Turtle, a new stretch of land had been created by Shinju himself.

Hammering away at the forge, Shinju set down his mallet, walked over to take a sip of water, and said with hands on his hips,

"Tsunade-sensei's in big trouble. The clone mark I placed on her just got triggered."

Naruto: (꒪⌓꒪)

"Big trouble?!"

Shinju nodded. "Yeah. The fact that the mark got triggered means she's run out of chakra and is teetering on the brink of life and death."<...

336 Roger Pirates Apprentice

"What the hell is that monster!!??"

"A Sea King? But… it doesn't have any fish-like features at all!!!"

Facing the sky-darkening giant bird, the group of Marines stationed in the East Blue instantly lost their fighting spirit. One blast of that storm cannon sent them scattering in terror.

Even the fortress that could fire cannonballs was utterly helpless against that despair-inducing wall of wind.

"Hahahaha!!! Thanks a ton, big bird!!!"

"Yeah!! You really saved...

335 Roger Pirates Apprentice

The execution platform collapsed.

The legendary platform that had once been stepped on by Roger, Orin, Buggy, and Luffy was now engulfed in blue flames, finally crumbling to the ground.

"Hahahaha! So he didn't die after all! That's great!"

Laughing carelessly, Luffy picked up his straw hat from the ground, grinning from ear to ear.

As the execution platform fell apart, Mihawk finally sensed something amiss. His sharp swordsman's Observation Haki picked up on a strange ...

366 Adopted by the Second Hokage!

Land of Wind, Sunagakure.

Kazekage's Office.

"What did Konoha say?"

The Second Kazekage looked toward the Anbu who had come to report.

Konoha had actually dared to kill Sunagakure's shinobi in broad daylight — they were clearly treating Sunagakure as if it were nothing!

They had to demand an explanation from Konoha.

An apology and compensation were absolutely necessary!

If Konoha didn't pay them at least se...