Damian, the imposing figure on the underworld, entered the cafe and quickly spotted Logan by the window.
Without any pretense, he walked over with a warm, approachable smile.
"Logan, what a rare occasion..."
The affectionate greeting and joyous reunion earned Logan an approving ‘Not bad’ glance from Olivia.
"Rare indeed," Logan replied while rolling his eyes at her. Originally, Damian had called him "little brother," but after too many meetings, the terms of addres...
2025-09-16 12:28:49 +0000 UTC
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"Kabababa~~ Long time no see, Bazel!"
"Hey, Brogy, I should be the one to greet him first!"
"No way, Dorry! Don’t forget, I won last time!"
"Bastard, that was in the past! I’ve gotten stronger now. Let’s fight again if you dare!"
"Fight it is! You think I’m afraid of you, you bastard Dorry!!"
Before Bazel could even raise his hand to say ‘long time no see’, he watched as the two giants dropped their weapons and started brawling.
Punch for punch,...
2025-09-15 14:39:21 +0000 UTC
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Ding, ding, ding!
A few crisp sounds echoed, but Bazel still paid no attention to Adams Bellen.
King, who had blocked the flying slashes, erupted with flames behind him, looking down at the one who had attacked.
“Since you’ve made a move, that means you’ve declared war. You must be prepared for the consequences, right?”
King drew the serrated blade at his waist, flames coiling around it.
“Attack. Kill these pirates who don’t know their place.”
2025-09-15 14:39:11 +0000 UTC
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"If war comes, will the common people have a way to survive?" Ino asked worriedly, "Over the past two years, because of the communication devices, my colleagues from the Intelligence Division and I have been to many places in the Land of Fire."
"Most people live... Konoha is a bit better. Basically, as long as there's no war, everyone can have enough to eat and a place to live. But in some places outside, the nobles are truly excessive."
Naruto fell silent. How corrupt nobles coul...
2025-09-15 14:38:39 +0000 UTC
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Fresno continued its bustling rhythm. Under the ordinary days, sunlight reflected off the high-rises by the sea, everything orderly and commerce thriving.
The city center had been fully planned years ago, and any ‘novelty’ now was just tearing down and rebuilding within limited space.
During the evening rush hour, the honking of cars stuck in traffic was incessant. In an ordinary second-floor cafe by the street, Olivia sat at a table in a simple striped shirt and jeans, exudin...
2025-09-15 14:38:16 +0000 UTC
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Sabaody Archipelago, Grove 16.
This area once had a bright future, but it was destroyed in a small-scale battle between the Beasts Pirates and the Roger Pirates.
To this day, the ruins remain.
But humanity’s special superpower is its incredible adaptability.
Intact streets have their uses, and ruins have their own rules for survival.
This district, which was turned upside down by the attack of the Yamata no Orochi, had become an even more perfect hiding spot.
2025-09-14 13:03:03 +0000 UTC
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June 1493 of the Sea Circle Calendar, the New World.
“Still no news about Kaido?”
Bazel, sitting on the deck, looked solemn.
It had been a month and a half since the tea party in late April, but not even a whisper about the great battle that had taken place had leaked out… not even the slightest rumor.
Bazel had contacted the World Economic News Paper.
But Morgans hemmed and hawed, eventually apologizing with a bitter smile.
‘I’m sorry, Bazel. Thi...
2025-09-14 13:02:49 +0000 UTC
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Within the deep pit, that massive Reiatsu grew increasingly chaotic and violent.
Ichigo's body convulsed violently. The bone mask that had initially only been cracks on his face was now visibly spreading wildly across his entire body at a rapid pace.
The chains restraining his wrists emitted unbearable creaking sounds, cracks spreading like a spiderweb.
"I think it's no good, Manager." Tessai, who had been on high alert, had a grave expression. His body leaped down, landing ...
2025-09-14 13:02:18 +0000 UTC
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Yoruichi recalled Sasuke's meaningful words from a moment ago, the curve of her smile becoming more pronounced.
"I'm getting more and more curious, just what astonishing method has the little genius thought of?"
She admitted that her previous words were more of a casual tease.
Easy? Those were two completely different worlds, with different laws and energy compositions. Wanting to travel freely between them was no simple matter.
"In that world, there is a special kind ...
2025-09-14 13:02:03 +0000 UTC
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Nightfall.
Ino left the Intelligence Division’s office and headed downstairs. The streetlights weren't very bright. She glanced back and saw a small stall in the distance, stopping immediately.
She hesitated about buying another serving of grilled onions. She'd had some a couple of days ago and happened to get one that wasn't fully cooked. The juice splashed into her eye, nearly blinding her.
She had rubbed it for what felt like ages, tears almost running dry. Thankfully, ...
2025-09-14 13:01:40 +0000 UTC
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A wise man once said: Time is like a woman's chest… squeeze it, and you'll always find some.
This is the life of the vast majority of high school’s seniors facing the gauntlet of the college entrance exams.
Burning the midnight oil, endless practice tests, they could recite every possible question type backward and forward.
Some went through a pen refill a day, grinding through entire workbooks. From their parents' generation to today's Gen Z, the memories of exam-takers...
2025-09-14 13:01:11 +0000 UTC
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The first sense to return was smell.
A familiar, faint scent of tea lingered at the tip of his nose.
Sasuke’s eyes snapped open.
What greeted him was the familiar wooden grain of the ceiling.
“This is...”
He sat up abruptly, scanning his surroundings. The ominous premonition in his heart was confirmed at that moment.
After four years, he had returned… returned to this world that did not belong to him.
Sasuke’s brows tightened.
His last...
2025-09-13 12:23:10 +0000 UTC
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Facing the giant that resembled a divine being, ‘Sasuke's’ face showed not a trace of fear.
On the contrary, beneath the half-covered pale bone mask, the curve of his lips stretched even wider.
He slowly raised his head and opened his mouth.
The light of the entire world seemed to be drawn into the extreme darkness gathering within his mouth at that moment.
The sky, stained by rapidly accumulating dark clouds, turned ink-red.
The ground beneath their feet beg...
2025-09-13 12:23:00 +0000 UTC
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New World, Black Timber Sea, half a day before the Tea Party begins.
The Black Timber Sea is a small branch sea adjacent to the waters of Totto Land.
Unlike the juice-filled waters of Whole Cake Island, this sea is purely famous for its harsh weather.
But what it's most famous for is the treasure hidden within.
Young pirates might not know, but any old pirate in the New World has heard the legend of Davy Jones.
There are even rumors pointing to the depths of this...
2025-09-13 12:22:42 +0000 UTC
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Banquet Hall…
Kaido looked at Hanafuda, who was pulling on him, with a puzzled look.
Unlike Bazel and King, Hanafuda, who was a few years older, had a more steady personality.
At least, that's what he thought.
"Hanafuda, what's wrong?"
"Kaido-sama, we need to retreat as soon as possible before the Buster Call arrives!"
Hanafuda looked left and right like a thief.
After confirming no one was around, he lowered his voice.
"I just told Bazel abou...
2025-09-13 12:22:33 +0000 UTC
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Hinata left. Naruto couldn't stay in the house any longer either. The rain had long stopped.
By both reason and emotion, he needed to find a way to solve the current situation. This wasn't just some trivial matter; it was a major life event. Perhaps not just one, but at most two.
Although he was shameless and lacked principles, he held his bottom line very firmly.
"Why did you think of me?" Choji asked, somewhat puzzled, sitting across the table from Naruto at the restaurant...
2025-09-13 12:21:51 +0000 UTC
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The small red sedan smoothly slid out of the parking spot, maneuvering onto the main street.
"What were you going to ask earlier?"
Sumika gripped the steering wheel, eyes fixed on the road, sparing a moment to glance at him.
Logan held onto the handle above the door, feeling the steady hum of the engine. He hesitated before speaking, "Just... wanted to ask if your driving skills were reliable..."
"Huh? Didn’t I already pass the government-approved driving test?" Sumi...
2025-09-13 12:21:21 +0000 UTC
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The next instant, Sasuke, who had been kneeling on the ground, suddenly stiffened.
Then, in an extremely eerie manner, he rose to his feet inch by inch.
Kisame’s Samehada, which had been poised to strike, instinctively halted mid-swing.
He could clearly sense that the aura emanating from the young man before him had changed.
It was an unmistakable aura of destruction, completely unrestrained.
“Hm?”
Itachi's pupils contracted sharply.
Under the g...
2025-09-12 12:57:59 +0000 UTC
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Kisame let out a low chuckle, breaking the silence.
"Enough of this, Itachi-san."
He slowly lowered the massive Samehada from his shoulder. All the bandages had turned to ashes in the aftermath of the flames, revealing the bizarre blade covered in sharp barbs beneath.
"The warm-up is over. Now, let me have a proper taste of him."
Kisame's fighting spirit was boiling over. He couldn't wait to experience firsthand just how ‘delicious’ this brat who could rival Itachi...
2025-09-12 12:57:52 +0000 UTC
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Lizard No. 1… (T/N: It’s Hanafuda’s ship.)
Bazel jumped off Hanafuda's back, grabbed a towel, and without stopping, hurried towards the washroom.
Soon, the sound of running water could be heard from far away.
Toki emerged from the laboratory and asked curiously, "I think I heard Bazel's voice. Where is he?"
Hanafuda found a place to sit and spread his hands.
"Toki-san, you almost gained a sister. Good thing Bazel ran fast, otherwise I'd be in trouble too."<...
2025-09-12 12:57:24 +0000 UTC
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Boom…
Whoosh…
The Ikoku Sovereignty was deflected by Bazel's full-force punch, grazing the edge of the Whole Cake Chateau and flying higher into the sky.
After that initial probe, Bazel had gauged the power gap between himself and Linlin.
If converted into a formula…
One unit of Linlin's strength was roughly equal to 1.5 to 2 units of Bazel's current strength.
As for why there was a range, combat isn't just about physical attributes… it also depends...
2025-09-12 12:57:14 +0000 UTC
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"What heavy rain." Choji said, standing next to Kiba. He glanced at Kiba, "Getting married in winter? Not waiting until after the New Year's festival?"
"How could I wait that long?" Kiba replied, the sharpness of his youth gone. Leaning on the railing of the Hokage Tower’s corridor, he rested his head on his hand and watched the rain boredly.
Boom! Rumble!
Lightning flashed and thunder roared… the wind and rain were like a wild dragon.
Cool wisps of rain drifted ov...
2025-09-12 12:56:42 +0000 UTC
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Between dreams and wakefulness, Logan felt something soft poking at him here and there.
Clutching the blanket, he reluctantly cracked open an eye, letting in a sliver of light.
The spotless floor, streaks of sunlight, his makeshift bed on the floor happened to lie right on the boundary. A slight shift, and the light would brush his eyes.
The bright daytime scenery eroded his drowsiness. As if in the dawn of the world, a beautiful girl came into view.
Yesterday, he had ...
2025-09-12 12:56:20 +0000 UTC
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On the banks of the Naka River, three figures stood facing each other across the water.
Sasuke stood alone on the shore, while Kisame had already planted the massive Samehada on the ground, unable to contain his excitement.
And Itachi stood silently, his face hidden beneath his bamboo hat, revealing no expression.
"After all these years, returning to this place again." Sasuke was the first to break the silence, "Don't you have anything to say?"
Itachi remained silent.<...
2025-09-11 12:24:36 +0000 UTC
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Kisame grinned excitedly, slowly lifting the bandage-wrapped Samehada from the ground.
He unwound a few of the front layers of bandages, revealing the bizarre blade beneath, covered in barbs and seeming almost alive.
"Interesting, truly interesting..."
He laughed hoarsely, ready to charge forward again to properly savor this unique ‘delicacy’.
However, just as he was about to step forward, several rapid sounds of something cutting through the air, along with the cl...
2025-09-11 12:24:24 +0000 UTC
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"Worororo, Linlin, don't be so petty."
Kaido turned around, grinning fiercely at Linlin.
"Your most outstanding son isn't dead, and didn't I rush over with you to rescue him?"
Linlin summoned Prometheus and grabbed hold of it.
"Kaido, you…"
"Mom, I'm fine."
At that moment, Katakuri's voice rang out. From the distant rubble, a somewhat disheveled young man stood up.
Katakuri looked at his opponent, the fighting spirit in his eyes still burning bright...
2025-09-11 12:22:42 +0000 UTC
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"Mom, we're here!"
Just then, men and women of varying ages walked through the entrance again.
Leading them is none other than Katakuri.
"The bosses from the underworld just made contact. They are about to enter Totto Land and requested we open a direct passage for them."
Linlin turned slightly and instructed Katakuri:
"Tell them to hurry up! The first Tea Party starts in 3 days! I'm very much looking forward to the gifts they'll bring!"
"Yes, Mom."
K...
2025-09-11 12:22:35 +0000 UTC
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Boom! The early winter chill wasn't pronounced yet, feeling much like late autumn.
But by afternoon, the sky had suddenly turned overcast. Large, ink-black clouds rolled in, pressing down heavily. In moments, it seemed as if the ink could no longer be contained.
Countless raindrops fell like knives, slicing straight through the sky.
Choji had always seemed simple-minded, but he was neither dull nor foolish… in fact, he could be quite sharp. Even though he often said Shikam...
2025-09-11 12:22:15 +0000 UTC
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Unlike the icy winds of the Ninja World, the sunlight in modern world lingered after the summer heat, unusually warm.
Logan had just returned this morning. Watching the Uchiha brothers he had saved depart one after another, sitting atop a small hill in the cool dawn, his mood had been as clear and untroubled as the dewdrops on the leaves at his feet.
Their farewells were something Logan could understand. It symbolized the days he had fought for becoming part of their lives, hintin...
2025-09-11 12:22:03 +0000 UTC
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Itachi drained the tea from his cup, his gaze unconsciously falling upon the plate on the table that still held the last skewer of tri-colored dango.
‘The taste... was still the same as back then.’
Cloyingly sweet, yet capable of stirring up long-buried emotions.
He slowly reached out, intending to pick up that final skewer.
However, his fingertips had not yet touched the bamboo stick.
Chirp, chirp!!!
A heart-palpitating aura surged from the other end o...
2025-09-10 12:14:02 +0000 UTC
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