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091 With the Justice System

Late at night, the sea breeze carried a salty chill as it swept past the G-3 Branch.

The base had long since sunk into silence, with only the footsteps of patrolling soldiers echoing through the empty corridors.

Inside the Branch Head's office, however, the lights were still blazing.

"Knock, knock, knock—"

A crisp knocking sound came from outside.

Balancing a large tray on her head, Hibari stood at the door. On the tray was a late-night meal carefully prepared ...

090 With the Justice System

"BOOM——!!!"

Zephyr's fist tore through the air like a siege cannon, compressing and detonating everything in its path!

The condensed white shockwave of pure power roared straight toward Hawke—toward him, and toward the entire G-3 Branch base behind him!

"Step—"

Facing Zephyr's probing strike, Hawke stepped forward.

His body lowered slightly as he assumed a perfect, textbook fighting stance.

In the next instant, a pitch-black sheen like ink surged do...

089 With the Justice System

"Hawke..."

Onigumo turned to look at Hawke, a questioning glint in his eyes.

"Onigumo-san, I need you to do me a favor."

Hawke raised his glass and smiled at him.

"My branch is missing a true master of swordsmanship to point us in the right direction."

In his heart, he knew it well.

With Zoro's strength improving at an astonishing pace, Dane had gone from easily suppressing him in the beginning, to matching him evenly later on.

And now, Dane could no ...

088 With the Justice System

G-3 Branch Cafeteria.

Inside a private room reserved for high-ranking officers.

The air was thick with a rich, mouthwatering aroma.

On the massive round dining table sat an array of exquisite dishes.

Golden, crispy Skypiea tempura, rich creamy broth simmered from the spine of a colossal Sea King…

And a special "Combat Recovery Soup," prepared by Sanji using a unique cooking technique that could instantly replenish stamina. Every dish shimmered ...

087 With the Justice System

"Da-da-da—"

The sound of synchronized footsteps echoed across the docks of the G-3 Branch.

Hawke led the entire G-3 Branch's forces to welcome the five elite Vice Admirals arriving from Marine Headquarters.

"Woo—"

Five massive battleships, like colossal sea beasts, slowly approached the shore, casting their shadows over the entire dock.

Marine battleships.

Onigumo, Doberman...

Five Vice Admirals, each infamous across the second half of the Grand L...

086 With the Justice System

After unifying their strategy and objectives, all issues were quickly discussed and resolved.

The final decisions were settled swiftly.

Akainu personally volunteered to head to the New World, taking full command of G-5's defense. As one of the Navy's highest combat forces, he would remain stationed in the New World to serve as a deterrent against the Yonko.

Aokiji would be fully responsible for the secret transportation and security of the gold.

Kizaru would remain at ...

085 With the Justice System

"Buzz—"

The case was opened.

Everyone present, the moment they saw what was inside, felt their pupils contract violently!

Inside the case were several pieces of extremely pure, ancient-looking golden artifacts!

A dazzling, almost blinding golden radiance burst out instantly from the suitcase, dyeing the entire conference room into a sea of gold.

For a brief moment, the Marines' highest-ranking combat powers were all stunned.

They exchanged glances, and in...

084 With the Justice System

Marine Headquarters.

Inside the high-level conference room, the atmosphere was heavy.

Gathered here were the highest-ranking officers of the Marines.

Fleet Admiral Sengoku, Admirals Akainu, Kizaru, and Aokiji, Vice Admiral Garp, and the former Admiral, now Chief Instructor of the Marines—"Black Arm" Zephyr.

Everyone sat upright, tense and focused.

Even Garp, who was usually the most laid-back—dozing off or munching on rice crackers during meetings—was uncha...

083 With the Justice System

Marine Headquarters.

"Whoosh—"

A massive, iconic dog-headed warship slowly docked at the port.

From the deck, a burly, mountain-like old man with a broad chest and bulging muscles swaggered down without a care.

It was none other than Garp.

A vicious scar stretched across his left eye, his short gray hair was messy, and he was noisily crunching on rice crackers, crumbs scattering everywhere.

"What the hell is Sengoku up to this time?!"

082 With the Justice System

"Boom boom boom——"

The training grounds of the G-3 Branch were ablaze with energy.

The air was thick with the mingled scents of sweat, steel, and gunpowder.

News of Hawke defeating the Logia user Enel with a single punch on Sky Island had already spread through the entire base like a raging storm.

Their commanding officer was actually that strong!

Awe, reverence, and fanatic admiration...

The soldiers who had followed Hawke on the expedition stood tall ...

081 With the Justice System

Marine Headquarters.

Inside Sakazuki's office.

"Temporary Fleet Admiral, huh~"

Kizaru stared at the towering pile of documents in front of him, his tone filled with regret and grievance.

"How long are we supposed to keep working through all of this?!"

Sakazuki, oh Sakazuki… I really do keep you close to my heart, you know.

The moment I received your urgent summons, I didn't even get to finish my sunbath. I rushed back in ...

147 Learning Ninjutsu in a Glance

At the same time, in Sunagakure.

Unlike the livable environment around Konoha, Sunagakure was surrounded by endless desert.

The village was built right in the middle of the desert, with houses stacked from yellow sandstone bricks.

At this moment, on the vast sands outside the village, two figures — one tall, one short — walked slowly side by side.

Both of them wore black cloaks adorned with red cloud patterns.

"Sasori-senpai, have you heard? ...

146 Learning Ninjutsu in a Glance

Listening to her two teammates chatting, Hinata softly asked:

"I heard Shinju and the others are coming back in the next couple of days… is that true?"

Kiba nodded.

"Should be. It's been so long… they should be back by now."

A faint smile of happiness appeared on Hinata's face.

"Naruto-kun…"

At that moment, Akamaru — now grown into a large dog — twitched his nose twice.

"Woof! Woof!"

Akamaru suddenly barked excitedly.

Kiba frowne...

198 Roger Pirates Apprentice

"Hey… did you hear that clearly just now? Did you catch what Admiral Sengoku said?"

At those words, everyone present felt their heads buzzing.

One of the reporters even suspected he had misheard, turning to ask a nearby colleague.

The other reporter also looked completely dumbfounded, but still responded word by word:

"He… he just said…"

"Saint Orin!!!"

"You've gotta be kidding me!!!"

After a brief moment of stunned silence, chaos instantly erup...

197 Roger Pirates Apprentice

After a long silence, his previously twitching, crooked fingers slowly came to rest.

Meanwhile, the Marines who had been panicking and struggling moments ago suddenly felt their bodies lighten. Control returned to them.

"Not fun. I'm leaving."

Ignoring Admiral Sengoku's deep, unreadable gaze, Doflamingo no longer cared about appearances. He was ready to head straight to the reception hall.

But then, a thought struck him—if even the Marines were waiting outside to wel...

228 Adopted by the Second Hokage!

"Madara, what's wrong?"

Uchiha Madara ignored Senju Hashirama's call and walked straight to the table, his gaze fixed on the blade lying atop it — [Immaculate].

This sword...

Madara's hand hovered in midair, uncharacteristically hesitating for a moment before finally grasping the hilt.

The familiar feel beneath his palm made his pupils contract slightly. As the blade slowly slid from its sheath, a cold glint like flowing water spilled forth, illuminating the sharp co...

227 Adopted by the Second Hokage!

"What should I make for breakfast?"

The sound of running water echoed softly in the kitchen as Renya mechanically scrubbed the last bowl, his thoughts drifting toward what to eat in the morning.

The faint scent of dish soap lingered in the air.

Ever since Senju Tobirama became Hokage, the tedious chore of washing dishes had almost entirely fallen onto Renya.

He planned to finish washing up and then start making breakfast.

Suddenly, his hands froze mid-motion, and...

281 Scourge of the Ninja World

Damn, this curse really works.

Gekko Chizan stared at the names and circles drawn on the ground, completely stunned.

As expected—never doubt anything produced by the system. It might not sound reliable at first, but the results are always solid.

Another case of diarrhea, another broken bone—just thinking of Uchiha Madara's old, decrepit face almost made Gekko Chizan burst out laughing.

Looks like he was going to be busy the next few days.

But just as he was a...

280 Scourge of the Ninja World

After the laughter faded, Chōmei still turned to Gekko Chizan with a question.

After all, what had just happened was gnawing at his mind.

"Chizan, this guy was clearly dead. Why was he still able to move?"

"And if I'm not mistaken, his eyes just now were Rinnegan?"

The Rinnegan of the Sage of Six Paths was the most familiar thing to him. After all, it was the Sage of Six Paths who created them. How could he mistake it?

Gekko Chizan's expression darkened a little...

253 The Shimura Has Ice Release

"Here's sukiyaki. Beat the egg, then dip the beef into the egg mixture..."

Inside a restaurant in the Land of Fire, Takeshi sat in the corner of the hall with the newly dressed and completely refreshed Nanashi, patiently guiding her on how to savor the dish before her.

Following Takeshi's instructions, she dipped the beef into the beaten egg and placed it into her mouth. The unique texture of beef combined with egg lit up her eyes. Immediately, she began to move her chopsticks wit...

252 The Shimura Has Ice Release

After waking up, nothing happened.

At the side, Nanashi was already awake, standing at the entrance of the pit where she had once been sealed, staring at something unknown.

Takeshi stretched lazily, looking as if he had nothing to do, but in his heart, he was calculating how to deal with this person in front of him.

Leaving her alone was definitely not an option, but bringing her back to Konoha—she didn't seem to have that intention either.

"Um..."

Before Takes...

318 Naruto the Flame-Flame Fruit

After a long journey, the group paused to recover their strength and spent a night resting. At last, they arrived at the Akatsuki's temporary hideout.

Akamaru barked toward the cliff face across the river.

Kiba said, "Akamaru says it's right here."

"Mm. Looks like it really is."

Everyone looked across the riverbank. On the stone wall stood a cave entrance, sealed by a massive boulder. Pasted on the rock was a talisman with the character "Forbidden" written on it. In fr...

317 Naruto the Flame-Flame Fruit

"This is getting annoying!"

Kiyosuke's voice rang out with unshakable confidence as his body reformed. He scratched his head in frustration and said:

"Fighting you guys really is a hassle. As expected of the Akatsuki. But right now, I don't have the time to keep playing with you."

Sensing Kakashi leading his team farther away, Kiyosuke chuckled.

"Guess I'll end this with one move."

"Don't tell me he's planning…!" Kisame's already narrow pupils shrank further. H...

318 Starting from One Piece

Inside the coffin, Minato's corpse was wrapped in a milky-white glow. Gradually, a flush of life returned to his skin, restoring the appearance he had in life.

Everyone was utterly stunned, yet Kaito's movements hadn't stopped.

He stretched out his hand, and a mass of blue energy drifted out from his sleeve, attaching itself to Minato's body.

Minato's eyelids trembled.

"N… Dad…" Naruto's voice shook as he called out.

At the sound of his son's voice, Minato's ...

317 Starting from One Piece

Today, beneath the Hokage Rock, a huge crowd had gathered. Both shinobi and civilians stood there, all looking up at the new face carved into the cliff.

And that face was none other than Kaito's.

Tsunade and the other Konoha higher-ups stood at the front of the crowd. Their expressions were complicated; some even wanted to leave. But Kaito had already issued his command—today, everyone had to be present. Disobey, and die!

Sasuke and Naruto also stood among the crowd. Sasuk...

080 With the Justice System

"Whooosh—"

On the warship slicing through the waves, Sengoku stood at the bow, fists clenched, like a silent statue.

The sea breeze howled, whipping his cloak — the one with the word "Justice" emblazoned on the back — making it snap sharply in the wind.

Beside him, Tsuru stood quietly, her gaze fixed on the endless horizon.

"..."

Neither of them spoke.

The air was heavy, thick with a weight that hinted at a coming shift capable of changing the entire ...

079 With the Justice System

Tsuru's words had just fallen.

Sengoku was the first to nod.

"Not a bad suggestion. G-3 is indeed suitable for storing the gold."

"But, Tsuru..."

After agreeing, Sengoku's tone shifted.

"We just handed Hawke an unprecedentedly large fleet, and now we're talking about expanding the G-3 Branch and even stationing five elite Vice Admirals there permanently."

"This is too big of a move!"

"How do we explain such a massive shift of resources?"

"Just v...

078 With the Justice System

"Hawke..."

"The next Fleet Admiral... will be you!"

"Ah...???"

Hawke's expression froze.

No way!

Fleet Admiral Sengoku... there's no way!

Sure, he had built a pretty solid relationship with the three Admirals, and he was on good terms with most of the Vice Admirals as well.

But his time serving as a Headquarters officer had been far too short, his foundation too shallow.

In the eyes of most rank-and-file soldiers, he was still just a rapidly ris...

077 With the Justice System

"Fleet Admiral, Vice Admiral Tsuru."

Hawke pointed toward the glittering golden vault.

"This… is just an appetizer."

Inside, his heart was as calm as still water.

One hundred billion Belly.

That amount was enough to drive any king insane, enough to make countless pirates risk their lives.

But for the Marine Headquarters, the ruler of the seas—

It wasn't enough.

Far from enough!

This amount of money, thrown into the massive machine that...

076 With the Justice System

"Tap—"

Sengoku walked side by side with Hawke along the docks of the G-3 Branch.

The sea breeze tugged at Sengoku's pure-white cloak.

His sharp gaze swept across the rows of neatly lined-up Marine soldiers on the pier.

He couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

The aura these soldiers carried—their spirit, their murderous intent.

Impressive.

This kid Hawke was, without a doubt, a born commander.

Sengoku knew better than anyone how complicated the G...