Sasuke noticed the Third Hokage and the others, and they noticed him as well.
When the Third Hokage saw Sasuke, his eyes glimmered with an unusual light.
No one said a word.
Time ticked by, second by second.
Nearly two hours later, the participants of the second round of the Chūnin Selection Exams began arriving at the scene.
These participants mainly consisted of Konoha's "Rookie Twelve."
The Sand Village t...
2025-02-28 03:18:28 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 136: The Grotesque
“It seems our missing person has a peculiar taste for horror videos,” Phil muttered instinctively as he scanned George's YouTube watch history.
Angela’s report had barely finished when Amanda and her team gathered around the computer.
Amanda turned toward George’s girlfriend with a questioning look as the screen displayed a chilling video.
“George loves horror-themed content,” she answered softly, meeting Amanda’s gaze. ...
2025-02-28 03:17:09 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 136: Taijutsu Upgrade, Breaking Into Enemy Lines
In a jagged forest of earthen and stone spikes, growing in reverse from the barren desert ground and piercing toward the sky,
the winding path twisted and turned, the cracked earth spreading like veins across the terrain.
The wind, rising once more, whispered through the corroded stone pillars, producing eerie, mournful wails.
Even though Sunagakure’s forces had gained the upper hand, ...
2025-02-28 03:15:06 +0000 UTC View Post*Chapter 1101: The Vanished Memories*
*Missing?*
This was an answer Anson hadn’t expected, and he couldn’t connect the dots.
Anson looked at Lucas. “So, did I find my way back on my own?”
“Wait, Luca, are you sure I’m really your brother? Not an impostor? Should we do a DNA test to be sure? It would be bad if there was a mistake.”
Anson made a small joke, trying to lighten the mood, as the sadness and heaviness in the air were alm...
2025-02-28 03:09:39 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 136: Not a Single Sane Person in the Cult of the Evil God
As Sasori unleashed his full power, determined to prove himself, the elite squad of six Jonin pursuing him instantly found themselves on the brink of collapse.
Standing against them was none other than the Third Kazekage, hailed as the strongest Kazekage in history, wielding his signature Magnet Release—the ultimate symbol of Sunagakure’s strength—to bombard them relentlessly.
This time, Sasori did...
2025-02-28 03:07:56 +0000 UTC View PostSwish, swish, swish—
Figures darted swiftly through the forest.
After reaching a certain spot, they came to a halt.
Looking around, one of them muttered in frustration, "We lost him!"
However, neither the squad leader—a high-ranking Jonin from the Hidden Cloud Village—nor the Anbu ninja who had been accompanying them paid him any attention.
After a brief silence, the Cloud Jonin finally spoke, "Was it him?"
Hearin...
2025-02-28 03:06:07 +0000 UTC View PostJust moments after Seimei left, a squad of Cloud Hidden Jonin arrived at the scene.
They surveyed the corpses of the ANBU on the ground, their expressions darkening.
As they prepared to inspect the wounds on the Cloud Hidden ANBU, another masked ninja appeared and stepped in front of them.
"Apologies," the newcomer said. "I'll handle the examination myself."
Hearing this, the Cloud Hidden Jonin hesitated briefly before stepping back, signaling their comp...
2025-02-28 03:05:25 +0000 UTC View PostDallas Television Station.
“Is this a murder case?”
“The police are investigating.”
“There were a large number of indecent photos found in the victim’s home. Can it be confirmed that he was a pedophile?”
“The deceased was a photographer. Whether he was involved in criminal activities still requires further investigation.”
“Rumor has it this was an act of revenge. Among the indecent photos in his home, there were pictures of mi...
2025-02-28 03:03:26 +0000 UTC View PostSummer break quickly passed.
Adam, who started his driving journey in second gear, successfully obtained his driver’s license. His driving skills left even the seasoned Emmett utterly stunned.
Drifting around corners and overtaking in drainage channels—things Emmett wouldn’t dare to imagine—were second nature to Adam.
Whenever Emmett asked for tips, Adam would just smile without saying a word. If pressed, he’d deflect with, “It’s all talent and good look...
2025-02-28 03:03:07 +0000 UTC View PostEveryday life passes by quickly.
In the blink of an eye, another semester ended.
The summer of 1990.
Adam turned 16, and like most American teenagers, he could finally start learning to drive.
Interestingly, the United States doesn’t have a national ID card like some countries. A driver’s license serves as an ID, making it quite significant.
“Adam, are you sure you don’t want me to teach you? I’m really good at it,” Adam’s dad, Bob, grumbled ...
2025-02-28 03:02:47 +0000 UTC View PostIshikawa had no idea that he had caught the attention of Hyotei's captain, Atobe Keigo.
After a short break.
Taking advantage of the remaining time, he picked up cleaning tools and began tidying up, much to the astonishment of those around him.
“What is this guy doing?”
Not far away, Shinohara was baffled.
He could understand Ishikawa’s running drills, but why was he cleaning after training was over?
Had he not switched roles yet?
However...
2025-02-28 02:59:47 +0000 UTC View PostUnder the watchful eyes of others, Ishikawa continued his relentless swing practice. He knew very well that these seemingly insignificant movements were the foundation of a player's strength. Without a solid base, it would be impossible to compete with top-tier players!
"997!"
"998!"
"999!"
"1000!"
Finally, after over thirty minutes, Ishikawa completed 1,000 standard swing motions.
Ding!
Player has completed the daily task: 1,000 B...
2025-02-28 02:58:18 +0000 UTC View PostAt the Hyotei Tennis Club.
After leaving the training court, Ishikawa found a secluded spot in the rest area and sat down.
The intense match had drained most of his stamina. Fortunately, his strong mental fortitude and unwavering willpower had allowed him to withstand Shinohara Saburo's attacks.
Otherwise.
If his defenses had been breached, the outcome of the match would have been entirely different.
Others might not know, but...
2025-02-28 02:58:02 +0000 UTC View PostThwack! Thwack!
In the court farthest from the entrance of the tennis club, a match was underway.
One of the players was none other than Hyōtei's regular, Shishido Ryō, who had previously defeated Ōshitari Chōtarō. However, unlike his earlier confident demeanor, Shishido was now being forced into a frantic back-and-forth sprint, much like Shōhara Saburō had been.
The person who could push a Hyōtei regular to such a state was none other than—
<...
2025-02-28 02:57:25 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 41: Filming Begins
"Awoo! Awoo!"
"I'm flying!"
On the coastal highway of the Western Pacific, the sun was shining brightly. The deep blue sky blended seamlessly with the ocean beneath the road. Tall palm trees, standing like soldiers with explosive afros, lined both sides of the highway.
A red convertible sped southward, cutting through the sea breeze. Suddenly, Chris Ball stood up in the passenger seat, pumped his fist, and shouted at the top of his lu...
2025-02-27 01:36:34 +0000 UTC View Post*Chapter 56: Christmas (Part 2)*
“So, you saw your parents?” Standing in front of the Mirror of Erised, Luke asked Harry.
It was an unusual full-length mirror, its frame made of some indiscernible material, likely bronze, with cryptic inscriptions etched into it:
"Erised stra ehru oyt ube cafru oyt on wohsi."
Reversed and rephrased, it reads: "I show not your face but your heart's desire."
Harry’s emerald-green eyes were filled with sorro...
2025-02-27 01:34:54 +0000 UTC View Post"Are you guys planning to go shopping later?"
"Yes, dear. Do you want to join us?"
"I'll pass. If I go, we won’t have to wait until tomorrow morning—tonight we'll be on the entertainment headlines."
"Then it’s just the few of us going. We also plan to check out the movie The Mummy Returns that came out a few days ago. I've heard it's pretty good."
After dinner, Mia and the others planned a shopping and movie outing with Charlize Theron, Lydia...
2025-02-27 01:33:58 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 245: France’s First Daughter
In the brightly lit embassy, lively dance music flowed freely, and the noise ebbed and surged.
Men and women, full of enthusiasm, crowded the main hall, forming groups of twos and threes. They held glasses or bottles of alcohol, drinking, chatting, playing games, dancing, laughing, and more.
If it weren’t October, the outdoor pool would likely be filled with bikini-clad women playfully splashing in the water.
Even though...
2025-02-27 01:33:29 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 291: "The Story Doesn’t Necessarily Have to Wait Until Naruto Graduates to Begin"
As Fujika, Yakumo, and Hotaru burst into Sougen’s office, our Assistant to the Hokage was in the middle of a private…well, all right, he wasn’t up to anything shady. He was simply discussing whether to raise the village’s security alert level with his assistant Kabuto Yakushi and Uchiha Ransan, the Deputy Head of the Security Department.
Even though the news of the Fifth Hokage's te...
2025-02-27 01:32:52 +0000 UTC View Post*Chapter 131: Sasori Test*
“These guys are as annoying as flies. No matter how many I kill, they just keep coming…”
Hidan disdainfully flicked the blood off his scythe.
Glaring at the Sand Ninja corpses scattered on the ground and then at the still-unconscious Gaara, Hidan grumbled irritably, “And now I have to drag this brat to another hideout. What a pain.”
Two days had passed since Shukaku’s rampage and Kaneki’s assault on the Hidden S...
2025-02-27 01:31:06 +0000 UTC View Post*Chapter 1096: Just Right*
*A Biography?*
Anson was momentarily stunned before he realized—
“Catch Me If You Can! The game of cat and mouse!”
“Frank Abagnale was different. The real-life person always hid himself, refusing to appear publicly, so he allowed me to create the character based on my imagination. The general public didn’t have a fixed image of him.”
“Plus, when Steven was directing, he consciously added absurdit...
2025-02-27 01:28:58 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 131: The Flames of Konoha!
When the skies over the Land of Fire were shrouded in ominous clouds and torrential rain poured relentlessly,
the skies neighboring the Land of Rain unexpectedly cleared after a long stretch of gloom.
The starry night spread low across the heavens, so close it seemed one could touch it,
as if its tranquil beauty could sweep away the day’s worries.
The moonlight bathed the earth in a gentle glow,
casting a sil...
2025-02-27 01:27:52 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 131: Speck
*Knock, knock, knock—*
At the office door.
Amanda knocked lightly.
"Come in."
A raspy voice, laced with a magnetic quality, called from within. Pushing the door open, Amanda stepped inside the office.
Upon entering, the first thing she noticed was the back of Jane Speck, who stood with his back to her, facing a small stovetop, eyes on the kettle in front of him.
"You’re quicker to act than I expected," he ...
2025-02-27 01:22:41 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 195: The River in the Forest of Death! 1
"Prediction Change Node 2: In Konoha Year 60, June – The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, dies of illness at home."
"Prediction Change Node 3: In Konoha Year 60, July – Itachi Uchiha returns to the village of Konoha."
"Note 1: The above time nodes are system-predicted events and may not occur under the influence of the host. They are provided for reference on...
2025-02-27 01:19:55 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 156: The Letter from the Vale
He avoided the North.
That bitterly cold land had always been disconnected from the kingdom.
By the time the Starks led their army south, the war would likely be almost over.
Tylan continued, "The turmoil in the Vale is troublesome, but Gulltown has a port capable of supporting warships and a large number of soldiers."
"The Tyrells of the Reach must guard against a Dornish invasion, but the Redwynes of the Arbor posse...
2025-02-27 01:17:47 +0000 UTC View Post*"What?"*
The face behind the mask of the Hidden Cloud ANBU suddenly changed when he saw Seimei vanish and then instantly reappear at his side.
Without a moment’s hesitation, he unleashed all his chakra, transforming into a flash of lightning and darting away to the other side.
It was well-known that ninjas from the Hidden Cloud Village, due to their heritage and the harsh mountainous environment of their homeland, generally excelled in taijutsu. Their clos...
2025-02-27 01:15:30 +0000 UTC View PostIn the blink of an eye, more than two hours had passed.
It was now approaching noon.
Seimei had finally arrived at the southwestern border of the Land of Lightning.
Hovering in midair, he opened his status panel and took a quick glance.
Despite having flown nearly 3,000 kilometers, his chakra reserves remained abundant.
However, using Wind Release: Wings of Wind and Chakra Cloak did not just consume chakra—it also dr...
2025-02-27 01:15:02 +0000 UTC View PostLibrary.
“Is there a problem?”
Juno asked absentmindedly, flipping through a hefty book.
“Heh.”
Adam, who had been sneaking glances at her, chuckled awkwardly. His rational side told him to ignore her, but curiosity got the better of him.
“Why are you reading a medical textbook?”
“Interest,” Juno replied, lifting her head with a slight smile. “Maybe we’ll both become doctors someday.”
“We?” Adam’s mouth twitc...
2025-02-27 01:13:48 +0000 UTC View PostOn the car ride:
"How about we split the money evenly?"
Emmett caressed the Franklin bills with a blissful expression. After a while, he tentatively looked at Adam. "A thousand each?"
"Of course."
Adam smiled. "Or did you have another idea in mind?"
"Nope, this works for me!"
Emmett raised his hand quickly, laughing cheekily. "Haha, Adam, it’s all thanks to you!"
His tone and expression were quite ingratiating.
"Exactly,...
2025-02-27 01:13:26 +0000 UTC View PostNight fell.
At Gretchen’s house.
This was a true mansion. Driving from the entrance to the fountain courtyard took some time. Tall gateposts towered over marble-paved grounds, exuding opulence.
Under the dazzling lights, uniformed staff members worked methodically. These employees, hired from a professional party planning company, were responsible for organizing this birthday celebration.
As the host and the guests, all you needed to do was dress to impress.<...
2025-02-27 01:12:58 +0000 UTC View Post