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333 Scourge of the Ninja World

By the time Gekko Chizan arrived, he saw only Saibon, with his heart dug out, already lifeless.

"Yahiko, where's Kakuzu?"

Yahiko shook his head, eyes bloodshot.

Seeing his reaction, Gekko Chizan understood—Kakuzu had already fled.

That ancient monster, who had lived for who knows how many years, truly had honed extraordinary survival skills.

Looking at Saibon, who had now gone to heaven, Gekko Chizan suddenly felt this must have been fate.

He and Yahiko h...

332 Scourge of the Ninja World

"Little brat! Don't think that just because you're in the sky, I can't deal with you!"

"Secret Technique: Earth Grudge Fear... what it gives me is limitless destructive power!"

With a furious roar, the black tentacles stretched out, surging toward the sky.

At this moment, Kakuzu had completely ignored Saibon and Yahiko. Right now, all he wanted was to kill this little brat standing in the way of his fortune.

Of course, Gekko Chizan wasn't going to be a sitting target. ...

305 The Shimura Has Ice Release

An embarrassing situation occurred.

Although Yōwan shouted the words "Susanoo" at the top of his lungs, no chakra skeleton appeared on his body as expected.

By the time he realized it, Hiruko's fist was already just a few centimeters away from him.

"Uchiha, damn it!"

Cursing, Yōwan barely dodged Hiruko's Explosion Release at the last possible moment. He let out a breath, not understanding why his Mangekyō Sharingan wasn't responding to his will at all.

"You th...

304 The Shimura Has Ice Release

"Did you already know?"

Glancing at the ice clone melting on the ground, Uchiha Hikari walked up to Kakashi and asked irritably.

"Well, you could say that."

Even Kakashi felt a bit tense standing next to this Uchiha elder, especially with someone else's blood still smeared on her face.

He could tell Takeshi was fine. First, because Takeshi didn't have much credibility to begin with, and second, because deep down he didn't believe someone of that level could truly harm ...

208 Learning Ninjutsu in a Glance

Hotaru of the Tsuchigumo, standing nearby, couldn't stay calm after seeing this scene.

Sure, this red-haired boy was handsome, but meeting for the first time and immediately trying to sell her teacher for money—that was more than a little inappropriate…

"You… you're a shinobi from Konoha, aren't you? Why do you show such hostility to my teacher the very first time we meet! Ծ‸ Ծ "

Even though she had a fondness for Shinju, Hotaru still gathered her courage and stood...

162 With the Justice System

Marine Headquarters, Marineford.

In the bay, warships stood tall like a forest of steel.

This was the supreme hall of Justice.

At this moment, it was preparing to face a war that could overturn an entire era.

"Shoo—"

Outside the Fleet Admiral's office, a golden light flashed, and Kizaru's figure appeared out of thin air.

With both hands in his pockets, his gaze swept over the terrifying formation at the harbor.

"Yo what a grand scen...

278 Adopted by the Second Hokage!

Inside the cave.

Renya sat idly on a chair, muttering to himself, "Why haven't Hashirama-san and Madara-sama come back yet?"

He had been waiting in the cave since the afternoon, but even now, there was no sign of either of them.

He couldn't help but wonder if the two of them had changed their hiding place.

At that moment, two elongated shadows stretched across the cave entrance.

Renya's eyes lit up at the sight—they were finally back!

Jus...

277 Adopted by the Second Hokage!

After some time on the road, the two of them left the town and entered the deep mountains.

"Madara, c-could you give up on the 'Eye of the Moon' plan?"

Supported by his closest friend, some of the drunken haze on Senju Hashirama's face faded, and with the courage from the alcohol, he finally spoke his true feelings.

"This plan is too extreme. C-couldn't we choose another way?"

"I can help you realize your dream, just like when you agreed to help me establish Konoha bac...

248 Roger Pirates Apprentice

"That was pretty straightforward..."

With a single slash, a newly arrived Marine was cut down. Rayleigh smiled faintly, watching the captains who had already lost the will to fight, making no move to stop them.

After all, their true target wasn't these scattered captains who barely held together as a group—It was Rocks, the man who dreamed of becoming the king of the world!!!

"But man, what's with Orin? That guy looks like he's gone mad—he's trying to fight everyone at o...

247 Roger Pirates Apprentice

" Nani???"

Orin's words left Captain John stunned for a moment. He then slowly set down his bottle of liquor and turned to look at Orin's towering figure.

But the instant his gaze met the pitch-black barrel radiating with a storm of black and crimson lightning, cold sweat poured down his forehead and his pupils trembled slightly.

His face twisted with unease as he looked at Orin.

"You've got to be joking!!!"

"We're members of the Rocks Pirates—"

Bang—!!...

207 Learning Ninjutsu in a Glance

Following the old man's directions, Shinju found the hidden passage within the Tsuchigumo fortress.

After traveling through the passage for nearly a kilometer, he emerged somewhere deep in the forest.

The moment he poked his head out, a leech the size of a fingertip clung to his head.

Shinju: (ー_ー)!!

This thing was downright disgusting!

Like a toad squatting on your face—not biting, but making your skin crawl!

With a wave of his hand, he crushed the l...

206 Learning Ninjutsu in a Glance

Tonbee said, "Before the Konoha shinobi arrive, I want to ask you to protect the young lady."

That request wasn't excessive. After a brief moment of thought, the man nodded in agreement.

...

Elsewhere, not far from the Tsuchigumo clan fortress on Mt. Katsuragi.

Four rogue shinobi were moving stealthily through the dense forest.

Shinobi A said, "Last time we got caught off guard by that bubble-blowing guy. This time we're fully prepared—no doubt we'll seize the ...

161 With the Justice System

Calm Belt.

Amazon Lily.

Inside the palace, one of the Shichibukai—the "Empress" Boa Hancock—was lounging lazily on her throne.

Between her slender fingers, she pinched a compulsory summon from Marine Headquarters. Those beautiful eyes that looked down upon all creation were filled with contempt and loathing.

"Hehehe—"

A soft laugh, crisp like jade beads falling onto a plate, yet cold and piercing.

"Marines, World Gove...

160 With the Justice System

"Crashhhh——"

Above Impel Down, the rain poured like a waterfall.

Hawke unleashed his mightiest punch.

This strike was the culmination of his four Top-Tier foundations fused seamlessly with Top-Tier Conqueror's Haki—his ultimate realization!

Where his fist passed, the torrential rain was evaporated by invisible pressure, forming a vacuum corridor.

Scarlet lightning of Conqueror's Haki spiraled around his arm like a star nebula, resembling a true meteor, drag...

303 The Shimura Has Ice Release

Chūnin Exam venue, first written test.

Uchiha Hikari idly fiddled with the pen in her hand, occasionally frowning as she glanced out the window.

She had already looked up who knows how many times, and now, outside the window, even from a distance, she could clearly see the towering wall of ice reflecting light, stretching across the sky.

Something had happened.

Throwing the pen aside, Uchiha Hikari no longer cared that she was in the middle of the exam. She leapt high...

302 The Shimura Has Ice Release

Medical Corps Headquarters.

Hiding in an empty ward, Tsunade glanced around to make sure no one was there, secretly pulled out the bottle of sake hidden in her arms, and was just about to enjoy herself when a series of dense explosions echoed from outside the window.

Immediately after, she saw through the window the ice fortress Takeshi had constructed.

"What happened?"

There was no time to think about drinking anymore. Tsunade grabbed the bottle and r...

331 Scourge of the Ninja World

Back when Kakuzu was still an elite jonin of Takigakure, he was ordered to assassinate Senju Hshirama.

Of course, he failed. The terrifying pressure from that encounter is still fresh in his memory. To motivate himself and simultaneously break free from that ridiculous village leader, he killed his comrades, stole the forbidden jutsu Earth Grudge Fear, and survived to this day by relying on its power.

He outlasted the First Hokage, outlasted the Second Hokage, and now he was on th...

330 Scourge of the Ninja World

Earth Grudge Fear — burying life beneath the battlefield, the writhing black tentacles. By manipulating the black tendrils inside with chakra, it can be used as a ninjutsu suited for long-range attacks. Using the black tendrils, it can also stitch flesh together.

That is the description of this forbidden technique, and the most terrifying thing about it is that it can grant a kind of deathless life.

Kakuzu prospered in the mercenary world precisely because of this forbidden tech...

376 Starting from One Piece

Back in Konoha, when Hyūga Hiashi saw Kaito's Tenseigan, he almost dropped to his knees.

There was no helping it—the Tenseigan's oppressive power over the ordinary Byakugan was simply overwhelming. The Sharingan at least had stages—one tomoe, two tomoe, three tomoe—but the Byakugan was different. Once it evolved, it was like a leap straight into the heavens.

Compared to the Rinnegan, its functions were a little fewer, but in terms of destructive force, the Tenseigan surpass...

375 Starting from One Piece

After Minato and the others entered the Kamui space, Kaguya immediately prepared to hurl the massive Truth-Seeking Ball, while Momoshiki and Urashiki were already bracing to strike.

Suddenly, two beams of golden light—solid and sharp—descended from the heavens, instantly slicing through Momoshiki and Urashiki's bodies.

Their eyes widened in shock. Around each of their waists appeared a golden ring, and the next instant, their upper and lower halves were severed cleanly apart.<...

374 Naruto the Flame-Flame Fruit

Mukade clutched the gaping hole in his chest and laughed maniacally.

"You think you can succeed? Impossible! To prevent assassination, I used the power of the Dragon Vein to turn myself into a puppet. So, prepare to die!"

Wrapping himself in his cloak, his human body warped and twisted into a spider puppet the size of a small car, its head still sprouting strands of hair.

"Now you're doomed, Asakawa Kiyosuke! Even you won't be able to harm me!"

Certain that Kiyosuke co...

373 Naruto the Flame-Flame Fruit

"If we don't shut that thing down, there's no way we can destroy this factory."

Minato pointed toward the device at the center of the factory, which was constantly radiating massive amounts of chakra.

Kiyosuke followed his gaze. Streams of chakra leaked out endlessly, powering the entire facility. The captured workers had been forced to help produce puppet parts. Each of them looked completely drained—clearly worked for far too long. If it kept up like this, they'd simply collap...

159 With the Justice System

"Whitebeard's pirate crew will be annihilated at Marine Headquarters!"

"!!!"

"Impossible!"

Ace's eyes widened, and he instinctively roared out,

"Old man is the strongest man in the world! No one can kill him!"

"...!"

Even Teach, who was curled up in the shadows of the opposite cell, suddenly trembled violently at those words.

"The strongest man in the world?"

Garp curled his lips into a mocking smile.

"Ace, all this time, the Marines have ...

205 Learning Ninjutsu in a Glance

Shinju thought to himself that he hadn't had the chance to head to the border of the Land of Earth anyway, so he hadn't paid much attention to the latest reports coming from the village.

Just as he was considering what his next move should be, another Konoha messenger hawk swooped down from the sky.

Shinju stretched out his arm, and the intelligent hawk landed obediently on his wrist.

He removed the letter tied to the hawk's leg and unfolded it.

After reading the conte...

204 Learning Ninjutsu in a Glance

During the time when Shinju first entered the Uchiha compound and spoke with Itachi, Itachi told him many things.

For example, on the night of the clan massacre, he was merely the executor, not the one who made the decision.

Ever since the Nine-Tails incident, Konoha had grown increasingly distant from the Uchiha clan.

After all, everyone in the shinobi world knew that only the Uchiha's Sharingan possessed the power to control tailed beasts.

In the end, the proud Uchih...

246 Roger Pirates Apprentice

"Quite a lively scene..."

"On this battlefield of God Valley!!!"

Bringing Keek to the mountain peak, Orin stood at the highest point, overlooking the land stained by the flames of war.

"From here, you'll go with Kuma and the others, old man~"

After a brief silence, Orin spoke to Keek beside him.

"These are the top monsters of the seas. One careless move and you'll die instantly. I really don't know how you managed to survive until now..."

Orin's words hit K...

245 Roger Pirates Apprentice

"Twenty years?"

Blood trickled from the corner of her mouth. The still-young Big Mom froze for a moment when she heard Orin's words, then her eyes flickered with thought.

Twenty years later, she would only be in her middle age. Her ability to bear children would still be intact. To exchange a Devil Fruit for a monstrously powerful son—one strong enough to conquer the entire world...

She couldn't deny it. The offer made Charlotte Linlin's heart stir. Her gaze on Orin grew s...

276 Adopted by the Second Hokage!

"Kid, Madara-sama lives just ahead."

In front of a hidden cave somewhere in the shinobi world, a man and a cat stood side by side.

"This place really is remote and deserted..." Renya couldn't help but sigh as he stood before the cave.

For Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama to live in such a secluded location, it would be a miracle if anyone managed to stumble upon them.

Even if Senju Tobirama himself came here, he would never imagine that two such powerful figures were ...

275 Adopted by the Second Hokage!

"Wait, the place this guy is heading to…"

Early the next morning, Black Zetsu hid its presence as it followed behind Renya and Scar.

At first, it didn't know where the two were going, but as time passed, it gradually realized their ultimate destination.

"The cook seems to be looking for Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama!"

Black Zetsu knew where Hashirama and Madara were hiding. Judging from Renya's route, it could easily deduce the destination.

It hadn't expect...

158 With the Justice System

Marine Headquarters.

Marineford.

From the moment the highest emergency order was issued, this fortress standing at the summit of the Grand Line had transformed into a high-speed war machine.

Warships flying seagull flags converged from all over the world, densely packed in the harbor, with countless cannons pointed menacingly toward the sky.

Amid this grim atmosphere, an inconspicuous merchant ship, guided by a special pass, slowly doc...