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Chapter 64 - Arc 4 - Brawling in the Streets: A Sneak Attack

Hey guys. My new roommie arrived, that's been expensive. Almost $400 spent so far settling him in, my poor wallet...
That being said, patreon has seen a massive gain in people recently. I dunno if it's luck, an algorithm moment, the changes I've made to Patreon to make it more accessible, or all three.

What I do know, is that if we continue to grow like this for even a few more weeks, the $300 goal is achievable. That would also allow me to start taking time off work, and really foc...

Chapter 63 - Arc 4 - Brawling in the Streets: Terror

And this chapter you see why last chapter, we had a whole Fierro scene. It needed to set up a scene in this one, and several future scenes.

But mostly this one. A certain something makes no sense at all, if it hasn't been really ground in that they're horrified about Sakura, and actively disobeying orders to take her down.

Anyway, here's the chapter.
I had fun with this one.

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The ground quickly leaves t...

Canon-Side Story: Sasuke Talks to his Guy about Vampire Gato

Here's Wednesday's thing - don't look at the date!

Another week at 70+, another Side story. This one is a cute little not!Therapy session with Sasuke's guy, taking place shortly after Wave. No worries, this guy's totally authorized to know about Sakura... at least the basics.

This side-story was voted on in a poll by the $10 Patrons, I'll be doing that weekly. Thank you supporters.

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“The blood was...

Chapter 62 - Arc 4 - Brawling in the Streets: Laundry and Panick Attacks

Here ya'll go! On time, because I'm amazing.

Sakura gets a little bit of downtime, but when the universe gives to one, it takes from another.

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[4/20 Genin Killed]

[2/10 Chunin Killed]

The numbers themselves aren’t very high, which tells her this dungeon is nowhere near complete. Buuut, those are probably people, so complaining that they haven’t killed enough is probably the kind of tone deafness ...

The future, goals, and tiers

First of all, CH 61 was released earlier today, if you haven't read that please head over and get your reading on.

The Patreon is now at $150, which is about 50% higher than I ever expected it to go. Technically at 45 subscribers I should be near $200 or so, but Patreon takes a pretty hefty fee, I should really get Kofi setup already I might do that soon.

Regardless, I have two tiers. The standard $5 tier, and a $10 tier. No one's ever joined the $10 tier, and that makes sense, w...

Chapter 61 - Arc 4 - Brawling in the Streets: There's Two Sides to Every Death

Another gruesome warning here. Skim part 2 if you're feeling squeamish. (Long note feel free to skip)

Since the last chapter was posted I went ahead and made a collection for all the chapters, and even got all the chapters posted in the text posts. You can still download them by scrolling to the bottom or going to discord, but they're here.

I'm so lucky I wrote this chapter in advance, the last few days have been very difficult. A disabled friend of mine's in a very abusive s...

So I've gone ahead and made a collection

https://www.patreon.com/collection/658448

I noticed that a lot of new people join, and then almost immediately quit.
I figured it was theoretically possible it's because it's such a pain to get back to the older chapters. It's a lot of scrolling, and people who are just now joining aren't looking for last week's chapter they're looking for a chapter from a solid month to two months ago.

So ...

Chapter 60 - Arc 4 - Brawling in the Streets: Sudden Ends are always Awkward

This one's a little brutal, Sakura loses her head, as she's done several times before.
As always I don't go into graphic detail, but humans have imagination, and any detail can be a bit much. If you're feeling squeamish today, skim through part 2 and 3.
There's 4 parts here.

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Trading blows with a sword isn’t Neji’s idea of a good time, but he’s used to it. Tenten uses a sword all the time, she uses hammers, a...

What If: Haku Streamed The Black Grimoire: Cursebreaker

Another week above $70, another What If.
Patreon went back up again, quite drastically, I really need to get Kofi setup they're taking like $70 from me at this point, fuck Patreon XD

This game is pretty cool, the devs are really responsive. I actually had a huge problem and one of the devs spent a good part of his night helping me fix it.
And one of the devs helped me test and confirm their RNG system is accurate just the other day, there's a lot of community interactivity and I ...

Chapter 59 - Arc 4 - Brawling in the Streets: A Fight for Legends!

Sakura gets to have fun, and then Neji has to.

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Her heart races, a powerful and enticing mixture of feral rage and hormonal excitement coursing through her veins like she imagines flows through Amy when she looks at Sasuke. Except she’s not staring at a brooding boy with questionable fashion sense and a justification for that fashion sense in the form of a missing family. She should probably take a class on that som...

Chapter 58 - Arc 4 - Brawling in the Streets: An Enemy Arrives, Ino Helps

The team is having a rough time on all fronts, luckily for Naruto, Ino's there to help.
Luckily for Sakura, she's having fun.

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A tendril of smoke curls into the sky like a beacon, alerting her to exactly where Tenten probably is. It leads right to the heart of chaos, and Neji’s not one for chaos. He’s deliverance, he’s tactical and powerful, Tenten’s the one that would cause mass property damage and send a ...

Chapter 57 - Arc 4 - Brawling in the Streets: The Brawling Starts

There's a lot of combat in the next few chapters, and I imagine most of them won't end quite as quickly as this fight. Sakura's just, not having mercy after all those zombies. Helps she has dozens of full heals, I wonder what a sacrificial dumbass will do with dozens of full heals.

I'm officially not behind!
We'll see if that's true tomorrow, but you know, maybe I can pull it off. That'd be a chapter Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. That'd be nuts.

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Chapter 56 - Arc 4 - Brawling in the Streets: Finally, an Exit to the Mansion

We're finally leaving the Dungeon, and Sakura couldn't be happier.
Next chapter should be out before I go to bed as it's got a lot of progress, but that'll likely not be til after Midnight so...

I figure I should get this one out instead of trying to post them both at once.

I had fun writing this chapter, and the image of Sakura enjoying the freedom of fresh air makes me smile.

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The musty smell of the m...

Canon Side Story: Tenten Holds the Sword

Another week above $70, another What If.

I figured the public has like two chapters before Tenten shows up to be kind of mean, and I think this side story will help people understand a bit why.

This is a bit longer than most what ifs, by like, two and a half times.

I'm thinking of doing a double feature this Friday instead of just releasing a random chapter today or whatever. The reality is that the last several chapters in a row have been in the same area, doing roughly the...

Chapter 55 - Arc 4 - Brawling in the Streets: Reputation Scores, and a Kickball

Sakura is bored, but you don't have to be. You can read this Sunday's chapter today, on Monday, when it's released. Because I'm not very good at this schedule thing.

Oh well, I hope you enjoy the chapter.

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Boredom is an odd concept. It can happen to anyone, at any time. It’s considered one of the most potent problems in an apocalyptic situation, right behind things like basic survival. Maybe it’s the lack o...

Chapter 54 - Arc 4 - Brawling in the Streets: Was That Too Far?

Poor Tenten.

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So magic exists, and abusing that fact quickly becomes the meat of the entire day. It seems all she needs to surpass her previous control of her custom made jutsu is to truly understand that the rules are optional. Even the rules she made are optional, all that’s required is a sufficient understanding of the effect she wants and she can make it happen with enough focus, determination, and control...

Chapter 53 - Arc 4 - Brawling in the Streets: Magic is Real

Okay, it's here, woo!
Safe rooms are conquered and the plot is progressed a bit, finally.

I needed those few days, they were very helpful, and I think the story will be better for them. Tomorrow's chapter should still be on time.

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“Okay, I guess it’s time.” Sakura stands in front, Neji falling into a stance, while Tenten readies the giant bomb that she calls a ‘grenade’ like she has no idea wh...

Canon Side Story: Ino Fantasizing about the Festival

This one was cute, and it's still Wednesday for some people so I'm only late here. It's all about perspective. Enjoy.

The chapter should be out today too, it's almost done I just got super tired yesterday and was worried about the quality if I tried to just push it out.

I care more about the quality than the deadline if I'm honest, as long as I don't fall behind.

Fixing up the plans (And 1 day delay announcement)

I knew I'd have an issue or two when I ended up planning more of Arc 6 than Arc 4 during the planning week, and it's happening.

While I'm having zero issues writing the chapters - it seems my ability to just write is improved when I live alone - they feel directionless, and a little slow. I like that they're comedic, and interpersonal, and I don't think the chapters are bad in any way, but rereading this arc makes it clear that it's a little more on the balls of its feet than I want and...

Chapter 52 - Arc 4 - Brawling in the Streets: Item Appraisal? Hunger?

Chapter 52 is here, it's mostly another expo chapter but Monday should have some action.
Still, Tenten should be allowed to go on a rant about a sword, it's her divine right.

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[Item Appraisal Skill Obtained:

Through hard work and dedication trying to determine the attributes of several different items, you’ve gained the ability to appraise items just like you could a person. Unlike a person though, you’ll...

Chapter 51 - Arc 4 - Brawling in the Streets: A Nightmare Bird's got Naruto

Birb

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“Ino, why do you look so at home?” Getting a mission from her father specifically meant for her team is a nice feeling. Daddy is still looking out for her, even if he has been a little awkward recently after Sakura turned out...

Canon Side Story: Naruto and Ino Hear About the Clothing Store Dude

This Week's What If is canon, I hope you all enjoy.
Another week above $70, another What If.

This guy got such an emotional response on SV and SB I felt morally obligated to make this and make it now, so, I hope you all remember who this guy even is.

Chapter 50 - Arc 4 - Brawling in the Streets: Into the Breech

Sakura's not too happy about the theme of this one, I however find it hilarious.

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One might say this is ‘Into the breach’, but for her it’s more like into the horrifically overleveled dungeon with horrifically overpowered teammates that are going to look down on her. She’s clutching her sword for dear life, she’s had it drawn since the moment they enter the glowing red entrance, and she can tell her own nerv...

Chapter 49 - Arc 4 - Brawling in the Streets: Pre-Dungeon Discussion

I'm having fun as always.
Chapter 49 was a blast to write, as is pretty much every interaction this arc so far.
It's adventurous, and actiony, and filled with vigor and originality!

And also Lee's been here. I haven't given him enough lines, I feel he's quieter than canon, but like. I couldn't have an actual conversation if he was his canon self. I'm just gonna say Lee's a little more mature on mission than off mission, and that he's trying to let Neji lead. I think that makes se...

Chapter 48 - Arc 4 - Brawling in the Streets: Found a Dungeon

Sakura needs to get her head on straight, and these Genin aren't helping in the short term. Maybe long term though?

I'm actually ahead again, so yesterday, instead of rushing to get it done and post it before too late at night I was playing games with friends and taking a much-needed day off.

Because the rush wasn't there, that mental connection saying "Today's Friday, post a chapter!" just uh, wasn't there. So sorry about that. I had it, uh. I have Sunday and Monday's Chapters d...

What If: Naruto Started a Second Business

Another week above 70, another What If.
Enjoy.

Chapter 47 - Arc 4 - Brawling in the Streets: Anger Issues

This chapter was fun to write, it's a little bigger than normal, but that's not a bad thing. I couldn't very well cut that final scene in half.

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“Cover your ears.” Tenten orders, and Sakura for her credit does exactly as she’s told.

She doesn’t even look at Tenten as the girl sticks her head up over the counter and takes aim.

She sticks her fingers in her ears, and says a silent prayer to the Kami ...

Chapter 46 - Arc 4 - Brawling in the Streets: Neji's Plan

I have been waiting for this joke, for like 20 chapters, I need you to understand.
I am so happy right now.

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The birds are tweeting, the sky is bright, and the smell of a rural village just coming to life hits Sakura as she sits around downstairs. The innkeeper has given her a bowl of stew to chew her morning over with, so she doesn’t have a lot to complain about as far as breakfast goes. She had worried that wi...

Chapter 45 - Arc 4 - Brawling in the Streets: A look to the boys.

I figured it was about time we take a look at how the boys' training is going.

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“Sasuke, take front!” Naruto shouts as a dozen clones jump on the monstrosity trying to eat their brains, or body, or whatever it is giant snakes eat. ...

What If: Inari Gained Mario Powers

Another week above $70, another What If.
This one was provided by my Fiance, as I lack creativity and they had a great idea.