Chapter 132: Dorry and Brogy
Zoro's eyes slowly cracked open as consciousness gradually returned, dragging him up from the depths of exhausted sleep.
He found himself wrapped tightly in clean bandages, lying on an unfamiliar bed. Shusui rested quietly beside Wado Ichimonji near his pillow, both blades within easy reach. Dim lamplight cast warm, flickering halos throughout the small room, while outside the window, pitch darkness had already swallowed the sky. The sun had long sin...
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Chapter 172: Minor Ailment and Mortal Threat
Sphinx. Outer Island.
A year had passed since White Wolf Pirates veterans conducted their massive purge of Sphinx's internal spies. Even veterans accustomed to dealing with Marine and CP organization infiltration couldn't prevent wave after wave of new agents from slipping through.
But after infiltrating, the spies quickly realized Sphinx had changed. Intelligence about White Wolf Pirates had co...
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Chapter 131: The Fate of Shusui
"That's how it went. Before Samurai Ryuma entered eternal rest, he didn't want his beloved sword Shusui to remain entombed with him on that ghost ship, so he entrusted it to me, asking me to find a worthy new master."
Brook briefly explained the connection between himself and Ryuma.
"Sadly, after waiting at Reverse Mountain for so long, though many swordsmen have come through, I never met one who could truly earn Shusui's recognition." He pa...
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Chapter 171: The Evil Wolf's Fangs!
Silas planned to use public opinion to keep the Marines out of the fight. The Marines represented justice—officially, at least. No matter what, their deployments had to appear righteous, standing on the moral high ground.
Even atrocities like massacring an entire nation could be spun as righteous acts of demon extermination—so long as the World Government controlled the narrative.
And what Silas needed to do was simp...
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Chapter 130: Meeting Brook, Wano's Hero Moria?
Twin Capes.
The lighthouse stood as it always had at the end of Reverse Mountain, its pristine white silhouette gleaming in the afternoon sunlight. Gentle sea breezes pushed waves against the coastline in soothing, rhythmic splashes, carrying with them the salt-sweet scent of the open ocean.
Into this peaceful scene floated a beautiful singing voice.
"Yohohoho Yohohoho
Bring Binks' sake right to you~
Like the...
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Chapter 40: Eye of the Storm
A streak of light shot straight up into the star-filled night sky and exploded loudly, bursting like a brilliant firework. Birds took wing from the nearby green trees, and swarms of butterflies danced in the cool air, while great eagles soared overhead and geese flew in tight V formations. Accompanied by bursts of color and sound, these spectacles illuminated all of Bucklebury before vanishing as swiftly as they had appeared.
Summer ...
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Chapter 39: Repelling
Time seemed to rewind a little.
"Are we just leaving like this?" Gimli grumbled, clearly displeased.
"What else can we do?" Morgan glanced back at the disgruntled dwarf and shrugged. "Neither of us can even see where the enemy is. Even if we could, that thing’s flying in the air. I can’t reach it, not even if I jump. What’s the point of staying?"
"To get in the way?" Gimli snapped.
"Uh..." Morgan was at a loss.
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Chapter 38: The Nazgûl
Even though Gimli wore long chainmail that covered his knees, his right calf still got caught. At some unknown moment, a thorny branch lying close to the ground silently approached and suddenly sprang out, binding his leg. Someone pulled forcefully on the other end, dragging him forward.
Even with the dwarf's brute strength, he couldn't keep his footing.
Gimli hopped forward three steps on one foot, hands swinging wildly to stabiliz...
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Chapter 37: The Thicket
"Can we be of any help?" Aedric sheathed his longsword, a subtle green glow flickering beside the silver star pinned to his chest.
That branch—once severed from a Huorn during the Barrow-downs expedition—had become a makeshift whip, used to control the restless Barrow-wights, aiding their escape. Now, as he reflected, he realized that Huorn had chased them fiercely, likely seeking to reclaim its lost limb.
Hence, Aedric had brou...
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Chapter 36: The Wizard
Buckland lies on the eastern border of the Shire. Its terrain forms an irregular semicircle stretching from south to north, bordered by the Brandywine River to the west and a tall hedge wall to the east—a barrier separating it from the Old Forest that seeks to drive the Hobbits away.
Beyond the hedge lies a scarred, burnt belt of land, silent testament to the Brandybucks' long struggle against the encroaching trees. Even now, the two remain bitter enemie...
2025-10-04 18:39:36 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 239: Fierce Battle, A.J.'s Consecutive Defeats
"I didn't expect you to figure it out so quickly, Lord Red," A.J. said, shaking his head with slight regret. He'd hoped to catch Red off guard with a surprise, but his strategy had been analyzed almost instantly.
Yet even as disappointment flickered through him, A.J. felt strangely relieved. If Red couldn't detect Parasect's ability, he wouldn't be the trainer A.J. aspired to become. The more formidable Red proved to be, the...
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Chapter 238: Kabutops' Fierce Attack
"Incredible! I didn't expect that in the second round, Lord Red's opening choice would be the ancient Kabutops from prehistoric times!"
The announcer's voice rang with excitement through the stadium speakers.
"Originally, Kabutops was believed by many Pokémon professors to be an extinct prehistoric species. Fortunately, League officials discovered numerous ancient Pokémon that had survived in a remote Grand Canyon and designated it as...
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Chapter 237: The Battle at the Grass Venue
"I didn't expect Leaf's strength to be so impressive," Ash said with surprise as he watched the match unfold. He'd underestimated her abilities completely.
"That's why you're always bringing up the rear, Ash," Gary said with a teasing smirk.
"Don't think Leaf wasted her two months like you did. I'd bet she trained her Pokémon even harder than I did—that's why we barely saw her around."
"Exactly. From what I understand, Le...
2025-10-04 17:49:46 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 29: Soul Loss X The Foundation of Souls
At the east end of the village, several small houses were enclosed by a fence. In the courtyard, two figures, one large and one small, were working together to build a snowman.
The smaller figure was a girl in a floral cotton jacket with a purple scarf around her neck. The large one was a woman with her head wrapped in a kerchief, struggling to hold her daughter while placing a wind cap on the snowman's head. From ...
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Chapter 28: Departing for Mount Sagiri X Nanno Hiroshi's Repayment
Electric shocks could be controlled by adjusting voltage to determine the current passing through the human body.
But Silva's whip had absolutely no restraint. How much force he'd use when whipping someone, whether he'd use Nen—all unknown variables.
"As long as he's happy." Roy's tone was somewhat powerless.
All stubborn people, no one would bow to anyone—this was the Zoldycks, a...
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Chapter 27: Instant Kill X Silva's Test
Roy glanced at Illumi's still-staring eyes and shook his head.
Even after fainting, his brother's eyes still stared with that dead-fish blankness, clearly unconvinced. 'I, Illumi, have never been inferior to anyone in my life.' Roy could even faintly hear what Illumi was thinking when he firmly chose to switch electric batons.
He simply sat on him for a while, then signaled Luke to dig a hole outsi...
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Chapter 26: Stubborn Father and Son X Stubborn Brothers
"Heh heh heh, the child's wings have grown strong."
In his small, yellow-lit bedroom, Maha rocked his chair, watching cartoons with a smile. At one moment, his ears twitched—a flicker of Nen enhancing his hearing before instantly subsiding.
At that time, the TV was showing "The Stubborn Father and His Stubborn Son." Father and son were arguing fiercely over a toy. Seeing he couldn't out-argue his so...
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Chapter 25: Illumi's Defeat X Roy's Definition
Indeed, Roy sensed the Nen aura from Illumi.
This Nen felt "damp" and "cold," giving an uncomfortable sensation—like a venomous snake lurking in a gutter, tongue flicking, ready to strike any prey it had locked onto.
"Congratulations." Roy didn't stop his pace, dropped this single word, and continued running back toward the mountaintop.
Illumi silently watched him from the shadows. The security room's ...
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Chapter 24: A Thousand Faces X Illumi's Gaze
Nanno Hiroshi's words finally stopped. He sighed with regret, the wrinkles on his face deepening.
Humans are emotional creatures—who could truly achieve complete acceptance in such a situation? In his small home, not only was his daughter waiting for him, but also his wife, his mother, and all his familiar and unfamiliar relatives and friends were concerned about him.
Yet look at him now—nothing but a lonely...
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Chapter 23: Nanno Hiroshi's Last Wish X Nen Ability Nature Transformation
Post-mortem Nen. As the name implies—Nen that can only activate after death.
Take the Kakin Empire's Second Prince, Camilla Hui Guo Rou. Her ability "Cat's Name" triggered passively after death, killing her murderer to bring her back to life. Or the cat-girl Neferpitou, who after being killed by the blackened Adult Gon, activated post-mortem Nen to prevent Gon from reaching the Ant Kingâ...
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Chapter 22: Hard Lesson X Post-Mortem Nen
"Too much talk."
Roy's hand flashed. His blade pierced straight through Dohihara's skull.
He shook off the brain matter, letting it splatter into the snow, then turned his cold gaze on Tanjiro. "Do you know what you're doing?"
"I know."
"If you know, why didn't you act?"
Tanjiro's voice wavered. "I... don't know."
Roy yanked the axe free and pressed it against his brother's neck. The blade k...
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Chapter 21: Trial by Fire X A Man-Eating World
'This is the first time he's praised me.'
Tanjiro's chest swelled with determination. 'I can do this. I have to prove myself.'
Dohihara's provocation had failed, and the frustration burned through him like wildfire. He snarled, baring jagged teeth. "Fine! I'll break his neck and rip out his heart right in front of you!"
Since he couldn't avoid this fight, he wouldn't run from it.
Dohihara stomped t...
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Chapter 261: Dragon Crystal
With the frost dragon finally dead, Kael released a long-held breath of relief.
However, the dragon's massive corpse, having swallowed the furnace containing fire demon crystals, still radiated scorching heat. Waves of thermal energy rolled off its body, and superheated air hissed from its open jaws.
Kael didn't linger near the smoldering carcass. He apparated to where Thorondor had crashed among the splintered trees.
Find...
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Chapter 260: Feigned Compliance
Seeing the frost dragon flee, Kael didn't hesitate, "Chase it!"
Smaug and Thorondor launched into pursuit without a second thought.
Only Herpo, weakened by the brutal cold and fighting the pull of hibernation, remained behind to rest and await their return.
The frost dragon moved with surprising speed across the mountains despite its injuries, its massive size allowing it to cover ground rapidly. Kael and his companion...
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Chapter 259: Battle with the Frost Dragon
Facing the unpredictable frost dragon, Kael immediately apparated to evade its attack.
He reappeared atop the beast's massive head, wand raised high, "Avada Kedavra!"
A brilliant green light struck the dragon's skull, causing it to stiffen and roar in agony that echoed across the frozen landscape.
Kael cursed under his breath and vanished again before the dragon could retaliate.
As an ancient dragon created by Morgoth h...
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Chapter 258: The Frost Dragon's Revenge
The frost dragon harbored a hatred for Saruman no less than what he felt for Sauron.
It launched relentless attacks, continuously breathing extreme cold to freeze and torment the wizard in vengeance.
Having lost his evil dragon mount, Saruman struggled on the frozen ground, defending himself with a wolveskin cloak that whipped around him in the frigid wind.
He wielded his staff to cast a light shield for protec...
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Chapter 257: Obscurus
As the violent explosion erupted, everyone below looked skyward with desperate hope.
But the next second, the iceberg emerged again from the explosive clouds.
Kael's full-powered strike had only shattered the iceberg's lower half—the larger upper portion remained intact, still hurtling downward.
The iceberg was formed by the frost dragon's extreme cold, incredibly solid and impossibly frigid. After being struck by Kael's Blast...
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Chapter 262: The Star of Elendil
"Arduous?"
Levi did not really agree with this word.
This wizard's behavior of searching for Isildur's body was purely malicious.
From when news spread of Isildur's death and the One Ring's loss, what Saruman thought about was monopolizing the Ring, not destroying it after finding it.
Therefore, when he found the Star of Elendil, he immediately hid it in secret instead of announcing the discovery.
Although...
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Chapter 261: Stubbornness
When the Practice was completed, its template was also saved by Levi, designated as "Practice-class."
This would make future construction far more convenient.
However, so far, only Levi could build such flagships within the entire territory. Others were still learning, and no one had yet reached this level.
"Comparable to the largest ships in my memory, perhaps even more exquisite."
When the Practice was officially com...
2025-10-04 11:36:29 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 260: The Practice
Peace and tranquility were never easily obtained. Those who had experienced war and suffering treasured this period, cherishing every moment of calm.
Peace.
Yes, peace.
Those who valued peace would not lightly break it—and this mindset was being carefully observed by those with darker intentions.
Year 2950: An orc squad from Mordor, concealed by dark sorcery, successfully crossed the Brown Lands and the southern wild...
2025-10-04 11:36:21 +0000 UTC
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