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085 Getting Killed Makes Me Stronger

Tsunade appears. She even tossed a broom at Kairen.

"Don't just stand there! Get in here and clean the house!"

Kairen took the broom and slowly walked toward the hallway.

As he walked, he snapped his right fingers.

A shadow clone appeared in front of him, and Kairen handed the broom over.

"Go clean the room."

He was now Moku Kairen-sama, after all. As the master, these chores were best left to his shadow clones.

"B-but, main body," the clone stammered...

084 Getting Killed Makes Me Stronger

Tsunade explained, "That's a high-level Transformation Technique he developed himself—it allows him to freely control the size of his body."

Orochimaru appeared to be following behind Jiraiya and Tsunade, but in truth, his eyes had been locked onto Kairen the whole time, a deep greed hidden in those snake-like pupils.

Hearing Tsunade's words, he was surprised. He carefully sensed the chakra around Kairen for a long time but couldn't detect any trace of a Transformation Technique...

083 Getting Killed Makes Me Stronger

Tsunade, standing in for Kairen, responded,

"Then his merits?!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi rubbed his temples in some annoyance, then smiled and said,

"If Moku Kairen needs any ninjutsu, tell me and I'll exchange it for you."

For the first time, Moku Kairen finally spoke in front of Hiruzen Sarutobi. His jet-black eyes met the other man's complex, ink-dark gaze, and his first words put the other in an awkward spot.

"Can my merits be exchanged for… the Flying Thunder God ...

082 Getting Killed Makes Me Stronger

Mount Myōboku.

The massive, ancient toad gazed down at the crystal sphere before it and murmured softly,

"Child beyond destiny… I've finally seen you."

...

Konoha.

A huge hawk soared across the sky, its shadow sweeping over the village and startling the villagers below.

Ninjas in green flak jackets quickly gathered. Most of them were still stationed on the three battlefronts — this was Konoha's weakest moment.

In...

081 Getting Killed Makes Me Stronger

Kairen dispelled the Sasori clone.

Tsunade and Yūhi Kurenai walked over. Tsunade looked up at the towering, over-three-meter-tall robot and asked curiously,

"A puppet?"

Kairen shook his head.

A moment later, the sound of shifting mechanical parts echoed from within his limbs, and before their eyes, his body transformed into a Chevrolet Camaro sports car.

Kairen opened the door. "This is a car—it's a tool that can move on its own!"

He then invited Tsunade...

080 Getting Killed Makes Me Stronger

Shizune followed closely behind, while Kurenai carried Wolon in her arms and stepped inside.

Kurenai glanced at Kairen with a puzzled expression.

Kairen used a Shadow Clone to transform into a white horse, while his real body changed into a red wedding robe with a large red flower on his chest.

"Kairen, aren't you coming in?!"

Kairen shook his head, mounted the horse, and patted its rump.

"I'll scout ahead for you!"

"Alright then!" Kurenai dropped the curta...

079 Getting Killed Makes Me Stronger

Inside the inn, the memories flowed into Moku Kairen's mind, making him tremble uncontrollably...

The next morning, sunlight streamed through the window, slanting across the floor.

"Ah..."

Moku Kairen stretched lazily, slowly sitting up and rubbing his eyes. In that instant, the shadow clone's memories from last night began to settle in his mind.

"Holy crap, that guy actually took down more than ten people?!"

Tsunade rubbed her sleepy eyes, slowly waking up with ...

078 Getting Killed Makes Me Stronger

Tsunade downed another mouthful of sake, her words slurred as she muttered drunkenly,

"Kairen, tell me... am I useless or what? I said I'd protect you, but the moment I see blood, I completely lose it!"

Kairen gently brushed his fingers through Tsunade's hair and softly replied,

"From now on, I'll be the one to protect you."

Tsunade's delicate hand rested on Kairen's shoulder as she hiccuped,

"To be... protected by a Genin like you, how humiliating!"

Kairen...

077 Getting Killed Makes Me Stronger

Kairen absentmindedly played with Wolon's head using one hand, tousling its fur until it curled into little waves.

But his attention was focused on the entrance, his ears twitching slightly.

"You sure are full of energy, old man!"

"Hahaha…"

Laughter echoed faintly from inside, mixed with the elegant sounds of flutes and pipes.

Kairen cursed silently in his heart. Damn it, while I'm stuck waiting here, other people have already gone in and out several times!

076 Getting Killed Makes Me Stronger

Kairen turned around and slowly walked out of the refugee hut.

Lifting the filthy curtain, daylight streamed in through the gap.

The family of three looked at Kairen's tall, broad back.

Kairen stepped outside the hut.

Standing before him with her hands on her hips was Tsunade.

She looked up at him—Tsunade was only about 1.6 meters tall, and even with heels, she barely reached 1.7.

Kairen, on the other hand, had already grown to 1.9 meters. He could easily...

271 Learning Ninjutsu in a Glance

Late at night, on a small boat.

"Splash~ splash~"

The endless sound of waves filled the air. The boat rocked back and forth, making it impossible for Shinju to fall asleep. Eventually, he gave up, sat up in the cabin, and walked out onto the deck.

Naruto was already there, leaning quietly against the bow, lost in thought.

Naruto was usually simple and straightforward — whenever he felt down, he'd talk to Shinju about it. It was rare to see him broodi...

270 Learning Ninjutsu in a Glance

After bidding farewell to his two mentors, Shinju turned toward his friends.

Before he could speak, Kiba patted his chest and said,

"Shinju, you've always been the one protecting us and the village. Now it's our turn to protect you."

Neji nodded. "Don't worry. We've grown a lot over these years. Give us... another thirty or fifty years, and maybe we'll finally be able to keep up with you."

Everyone burst out laughing at that.

Lee grinned. "Neji, you're usually so...

227 With the Justice System

(Extra)

Marine Headquarters, Marineford.

Once soaked in the flames and blood of war, the plaza was now adorned with countless white seagull flags and olive branches—the symbols of peace.

Sunlight poured down over the renewed fortress, gilding every inch of steel in a warm golden glow.

Today was the wedding of the Fleet Admiral—Rayne Hawke.

The eyes of the entire world, through the vision of countless Den Den Mushi, were focused here.

Th...

226 With the Justice System

(Extra Story)

Three whole months had passed since that world-shaking war.

The once chaotic and turbulent seas had settled at an unbelievable pace.

Holy Land, Mary Geoise.

It was no longer the sacred, resplendent place it used to be. After being baptized by fire and ice, Pangaea Castle had turned into a ruin of broken walls and scorched stone.

The "Empty Throne," symbol of the world's supreme authority, was blasted into dust during the final battl...

332 Adopted by the Second Hokage!

Renya patrolled the streets for a while and suddenly noticed how rapidly Konohagakure was thriving.

Under Senju Tobirama's governance, the village was flourishing and full of vitality.

With the war over and peace restored, the most common activity among ordinary people was, well—making babies.

In just a few short years, a great number of newborns had been born. In the future, not only would these people stimulate the village's economy, but some of them would also become sh...

331 Adopted by the Second Hokage!

Konoha Village, Commercial Street.

Renya was patrolling the bustling commercial street like a proud lion overseeing his territory. Over sixty percent of the shops along the road were connected to him in some way.

Either they were his properties, or he held shares in them.

All of this was thanks to the mysterious big boss behind the Exchange Hall. Renya could only admit that he could never repay such kindness.

It was just a pity that he had never once h...

302 Roger Pirates Apprentice

The previous clash between Roger and the young Whitebeard had been monumental—yet what unfolded now was even more outrageous.

Back then, those two had still been wary of their own crews and hadn't unleashed their full power.

But this time was different.

Orin and Kaido, both drunk and fired up, were going all out—two entirely different kinds of villains, each hell-bent on forcing the other to submit.

Kaido was thrilled beyond measure. Fighting a strong opponent he r...

301 Roger Pirates Apprentice

The dragon soared through the sky as thunder rumbled and dark clouds gathered, weaving together a suffocating scene.

The Azure Dragon — a being that should have existed only in myth — exhaled flames and gale winds. A creature that should have embodied despair and awe, its presence alone enough to make the world tremble.

And yet…

At this very moment, it was a seemingly small figure who stood at the center of the battlefield, as if the entire world itself were shaking in...

432 Starting from One Piece

When Kaito returned home, he took Vegeta's tail out from the Door Space and examined it closely in his hand.

On the TV, the news was still playing—two enormous black apes were shown roaring toward the sky, exuding an overwhelming sense of power.

But in the next moment, one of the apes' heads suddenly exploded, while the other gradually shrank until it disappeared entirely.

The final footage showed Bulma being interviewed. She calmly explained that the two giant apes were n...

431 Starting from One Piece

Vegeta narrowed his eyes and said,

"Nappa, you'll be the one to create the moon."

Creating a moon consumed quite a bit of energy, and since he had Nappa around as free labor, Vegeta wasn't about to waste the opportunity.

Nappa didn't dare defy Vegeta's order. He immediately raised his hand, and after making a face like he was severely constipated, a bright white sphere of energy floated up from his palm.

That was the so-called Artificial Moon.

With a lou...

385 Scourge of the Ninja World

"No wonder they call him the Ghost of Konoha."

"Setting aside the former Second Tsuchikage, Mū, that brat's kekkei genkai is truly something."

"And he even possesses two kinds of kekkei genkai... Transparent Release... and Crystal Release..."

Hanzō of the Salamander gazed at the spot where Gekko Chizan had vanished, a hint of solemnity flashing across his face.

He wasn't afraid of how strong his opponent might be—after all, he stood at the very pinnacle of the ninj...

384 Scourge of the Ninja World

Relying on his jutsu, he returned to Konoha's original encampment.

However, the moment he landed, he realized everything had changed.

Where were the tents?

Where was the campfire?

Why was everything gone???

Not only were those things missing, but the area was a complete mess—clearly the aftermath of a fierce battle.

The smell of gunpowder hung thick in the air.

At the same time, he suddenly felt dozens of gazes lock onto him.

"Hmm? There's sti...

357 The Shimura Has Ice Release

"Eightfold Light Wheel!"

Takeshi continued his ferocious assault.

"Vacuum Slash!"

"Fire Release: Fire Dragon Bullet!"

Even under the three-pronged assault, Sloth didn't move an inch.

Just standing there, he tanked all their attacks head-on.

"Ice Release: Piercing Duke!"

Seeing that his opponent refused to move, Takeshi decided to open the door to a new world for him.

Crystalline ice clusters shot up and rapidly froze Sloth's feet, while sharp ic...

356 The Shimura Has Ice Release

"By now, the Fifth should have already arrived at the Daimyō's mansion."

Nara Shikaku felt restless.

Though he was famous for his strategic mind, before absolute power, he couldn't think of any real countermeasure.

"Since Sensei entrusted the village to us, what we need to do is protect Konoha and wait for their victorious return."

Uchiha Itachi didn't even lift his head, focused on the tasks Takeshi had left him before departing.

"Next, we just need to post thi...

433 Naruto the Flame-Flame Fruit

The Terumi family was busy preparing for the upcoming wedding, while Kiyosuke and Mei Terumī could only stand aside, watching in a daze.

Kiyosuke said, "Just now, I was surprised for a second… so it was fake?"

"You idiot! Why don't you just make it real?!" Mei rolled her eyes at him, her tone teasing and seductive. This clueless man—looks like she'd have to take the initiative herself!

"Oh, oh." Kiyosuke nodded dumbly, making Mei laugh. She slipped her arm around his ne...

432 Naruto the Flame-Flame Fruit

Because it was the Hokage herself paying a visit, there was no way Kiyosuke and the others would let Obito tag along to help.

According to protocol, one should first send a letter to notify Kirigakure in advance about visiting the village. However, Tsunade didn't clearly state her purpose for the trip — only that she was coming.

Soon after, she departed with Jiraiya and Kiyosuke, without bringing any guards. With Jiraiya and Kiyosuke present, who would dare say they needed prote...

075 Getting Killed Makes Me Stronger

"Him?!"

The Hawk shadow clone hovered above where Yūten was hiding.

Moku Kairen snapped his fingers.

A shadow clone appeared beside him — it was a Deidara shadow clone.

"Original, what do you need me for?!" the Deidara clone shouted.

Moku Kairen pointed downward:

"Leave that rat to you!"

The Deidara clone licked his lips, his eyes full of explosive fervor.

"Alright! Let him taste my art!"

The Deidara clone leapt downward like a shearwat...

074 Getting Killed Makes Me Stronger

"I spit!" Pakura spat.

The shadow clones all laughed at Moku Kairen in unison: "All that loud talk — but when it comes to doing it, you're such a coward."

"Enough! Enough!" Moku Kairen shouted, swept his gaze around, and immediately released the Shadow Clone Technique.

"Boom boom boom boom—"

As the shadow clones dispersed, Kairen snapped his fingers; the ropes that bound Pakura burst into flames, and in the blink of an eye she was freed.

"Die!"

Once unt...

073 Getting Killed Makes Me Stronger

A shadow clone wearing a suit walked up to Kairen. 

He shouted loudly, "Do you realize you've broken the law?!"

Kairen responded speechlessly, "Are you all rebelling against me or something?!"

"Cut the crap! Today you'll be put on trial!"

Kairen knew these shadow clones were just messing around, so he decided to play along.

"Then where's my defense attorney?"

A shadow clone in a black suit stepped forward. He patted Kairen on the shoulder and said,

072 Getting Killed Makes Me Stronger

Trapped with no way out, but Sunagakure—Junpei still looked up at the sky:

"…Moku Kairen, you are the favored son of heaven; one day… you might even become the God of Ninjas, but… my desert people will never submit to you."

"Remember… I am from Sunagakure—Junpei!"

As the words fell, the hard sands of the Land of Wind were whipped up by the wind and swallowed by a white haze.

A sand ninja whose whole body had been charred black by Fire Release shouted one la...