Chapter 41: Crisis Looms
40. Crisis Looms
Trent strolled over to Yuri and said, “So, you’re heading to the northwest district of Mos Eisley? Heard it’s pretty rough out there.”
“That’s exactly my kind of place,” Yuri chuckled, but then shifted gears. “Still, how about lending me that T-850 assigned to you?”
“You and Vitaly have two T-850s already, and that’s not enough? Didn’t you just sa...
2025-05-21 17:18:22 +0000 UTC View PostBruce crashed to the ground with a thud, making the ring shake.
Everyone watching was stunned until Jennifer and Needy suddenly burst into loud screams.
"Roy, you're amazing!"
"So cool, Roy!"
Bruce quickly regained consciousness after falling. He tried to stand up, but his limbs wouldn't cooperate. It was a vagal nerve disorder; his body was out of control.
Clearly, he couldn't continue fighting, so Lambert, who was the referee, declared the match over, wi...
2025-05-21 17:17:41 +0000 UTC View PostSome old-school sports coaches tend to manage their athletes like they're their own kids, even getting involved in their private lives and who they marry.
A classic example is Manchester United's Ferguson and Beckham. Those two actually fell out because Beckham insisted on marrying Victoria.
Now, this Allen Berg guy seems to have some issues with Roy's personal life.
He's got two girlfriends before he even goes to college. Once he's in college, won't the number of girlfriend...
2025-05-21 17:17:28 +0000 UTC View PostBoom—!
Suddenly, a loud explosion echoed from the eastern side of the village.
Seizing the moment, Seimei activated his Mangekyō Sharingan and triggered the power of "Ame no Mi". With a few quick body flickers, he appeared atop a nearby building.
He looked toward the forest to the east.
From the distance, he saw a massive white-scaled serpent slithering through the trees—it had to be enormous, considering he could make out its shape so clearly even...
2025-05-21 17:17:00 +0000 UTC View PostUnderground Laboratory.
In a spacious chamber deep underground…
Orochimaru was crouched low to the ground, meticulously inscribing a complex fūinjutsu array that could easily leave anyone dizzy just from looking at it.
At the edge of the room, a Konoha genin lay bound and restrained.
The young ninja stared in terror at Orochimaru, who seemed entirely absorbed in his work.
Suddenly, Orochimaru stopped.
He carefully sensed the space around him—faint chak...
2025-05-21 17:16:41 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 292: The Bet in the Observation Room
Surgical Observation Room.
The transparent glass gallery was already filled with intern doctors.
They had all heard the news and made time to come and watch.
"Wasn't George supposed to perform the first surgery?"
Ruthless Liz frowned as she looked down at Adam, who was scrubbing in and changing in the operating room. "Why is it Adam instead?"
"...
2025-05-21 17:16:01 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 66: Wilderness Survival Training
Chirp! Chirp!
The morning sun spilled over the road, casting the roadside stones in a jade-like glow.
On her way to school, "Hikari"—her backpack slung over her shoulder—glanced up at the sky. Sparrows flitted between the poplar trees, their beaks stuffed with worms, their noisy squabbles piercing the air before they took off again.
Maybe it was because the swelt...
2025-05-20 17:35:39 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 446: The Second Choice of the Uchiha!
If you ask whether the Uchiha clan provided any real support to Shinji during his brief few months of growth, the answer is yes.
Whether it was before the Battle of Hell Valley, when a large number of clan members mobilized to avenge the assassination of their young clan leader by bloodily raiding the bounty exchange offices across the ninja world, or after the battle,...
2025-05-20 17:34:46 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 356: Baron Saturday
"Papa Legba..."
Countless souls of the perished surged into the church, scrambling to enter. The flames flickering in the brazier before the altar seemed to be drawn by an invisible force, forming a spectral blue gateway.
Papa Legba appeared once again.
However, this time, the figure of the Voodoo deity was no longer visible only to the high priest but manifested more clearly within the church. <...
2025-05-20 17:31:07 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 176: This Fierce, huh?
“We… won?”
“Hell yeah, we won!”
“Long live Lord Yoru!”
The moment the Rock ninja army retreated, the Mist ninja erupted into deafening cheers, their voices shaking the heavens.
It felt like a dream—1,500 soldiers defeating a 10,000-strong Rock ninja army—something they never even dared to imagine.
Yet now, they were the ones who had ma...
2025-05-20 17:29:30 +0000 UTC View Post“Is it real… really real? Ronan, I mean, is it actually happening?”
Over and over, Maxim tried his best to hold back his excitement and nervous energy, swallowing hard repeatedly. His shaky voice betrayed how much he was wrestling with hope and doubt, like he was terrified this might all just be a dream he’d wake up from. He couldn’t settle down.
Ollie, on the other hand, had already thrown caution to the wind and started celebrating. He shouted and screamed at ...
2025-05-20 17:27:48 +0000 UTC View PostRonan could feel the praise in John’s simple yet sincere words. But coming from someone outside the band, the compliments still felt a little unfamiliar. Out of modesty, Ronan couldn’t quite muster a direct response. Instead, his overflowing smile conveyed his feelings in its own way.
“…It’s our honor,” he finally managed to squeeze out after a long pause, sounding a bit stiff and awkward.
Still, John could sense Ronan’s genuineness through the soft chuckle th...
2025-05-20 17:27:35 +0000 UTC View PostThe unexpected hiccup caught everyone off guard, throwing things into a deadlock.
For John Mark, his first instinct was to bring back Ellie Goulding or Nick & Vinz. But Ellie was busy recording her second album, and Nick & Vinz were touring in Norway. Bruno’s global tour stretched over a long timeline, and unless schedules were locked in far ahead, syncing up was next to impossible. That left John in a tight spot.
Bruno himself didn’t mind. To him, no openin...
2025-05-20 17:27:21 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 1441: Career Crisis
In the living room, it was just Burt and Anson now, but the little apartment still felt packed. Warm yellow lights glowed in every corner, and busy figures buzzed around, making it cozy and lively.
As the crowd thinned out, the vibe didn’t turn awkward or quiet—it actually got more chill.
Burt loosened his tie, finally catching a breather. He plopped onto the back of the sofa, looking relaxed, and started chatting with Anson....
2025-05-20 17:26:52 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 286: The Ranking Matches Begin—The Strong First String!
[Ding!]
As Tokugawa conceded defeat, the system notification chimed.
[Player defeated boss-level opponent Tokugawa Kazuya. Earned 5,600 EXP.]
[Player acquired Tokugawa Kazuya’s dropped skill: Photon Strike.]
Meanwhile, Tokugawa picked up his racket, gave Ishikawa one last glance, and walked away...
2025-05-20 17:25:47 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 51: Crushing Orochimaru and Seizing the Kusanagi Sword
“Let’s make this quick, then! Edo Tensei!”
The battle between Orochimaru and the Third Hokage, Sarutobi, had reached a fever pitch.
Meanwhile, Kazama, transformed into the Two-Tails, Matatabi, was absolutely dominating the fight against the One-Tail, Shukaku. It was a one-sided beatdown.
Matatabi’s power was already greater than Shukaku’s, and with Kazama...
2025-05-20 17:24:30 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 193: The Genius Director
The Curse of the Black Pearl, part of the Pirate Captain series, won’t hit theaters until 2002. This delay is partly by choice, partly by circumstance.
When it comes to who should play Captain Jack, there’s no question—it has to be Johnny Depp.
No one else could bring the iconic flair to Captain Jack that Johnny Depp does! In fact, his performance is so defining that Orlando Bloom, one of the two m...
2025-05-20 17:23:43 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 45: Intro Retracted
Cody absolutely saw the factory fire; he was the one who started it, after all.
Actually, that question was multiple-choice, but really, it was more like a single correct answer. Every question Batman asked before this one was essentially a single-choice question.
He knew Cody carved a pumpkin at the shop, so for the first question, he obviously couldn't answer no.
He had ways of finding out what he'd...
2025-05-20 17:22:29 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 289: 48 Hours
Medical Center – Interns’ Changing Room
After finishing his speech, Chief of Surgery Richard Webber left the room.
The group headed to the changing room, where they put on blue scrubs and white coats, stethoscopes hanging around their necks, officially stepping into their roles as surgical interns.
In a hospital, hierarchy is strict—even attire follows specific rules.
Interns and resi...
2025-05-20 17:21:14 +0000 UTC View Post*Chapter 38: The Lord of War*
*37. The Lord of War*
That’s just the kind of guy he is.
Unlike the last name that came up, Ventus wasn’t afraid of him. In fact, he was kind of looking forward to what this guy’s arrival might mean for the Fourth Civilization.
But when that name popped up, Ventus couldn’t help but give a wry smile.
See, if he were still thinking with the worldview and values of his old life, there’s no way he’d vibe wit...
2025-05-20 17:20:25 +0000 UTC View PostAfter class, Jennifer carefully shook off Needy and went to find Roy.
"Roy, how are the preparations for Needy's birthday going?"
"Don't worry, Jennifer, I'm definitely going to give her a huge surprise!"
Roy had indeed done quite a bit of preparation, including buttering up the principal to borrow the school auditorium on January 12th.
"I've also prepared some surprises for Needy. I absolutely want to make her 19th birthday unforgettable!"
"Then let's jus...
2025-05-20 17:19:38 +0000 UTC View PostJanuary 5th, Oak High School reopened.
Roy parked his brand-new yellow Chevrolet Camaro by the roadside, and then Jennifer and Niddy got out of the car.
Passing students all ran over to say hello to Roy.
"Hey, Grim Reaper!"
Yeah, Roy's nickname "Grim Reaper" had completely spread, and now even some acquaintances would use it to greet him.
Jennifer looked at the scene with some emotion.
"In another half a year, we'll be leaving this school. It's quite...
2025-05-20 17:19:25 +0000 UTC View PostTwo and a half hours later—
Seimei had successfully completed the nurturing process for his Byakugan.
By now, night had completely fallen.
Just as Seimei was about to get some rest, a sudden surge of memory surfaced in his mind.
This unexpected change jolted him upright in bed.
At this point in time, he only had three shadow clones active in the outside world—stationed in Kirigakure, Iwagakure, and Konohagakure respectively.
Each one was handling...
2025-05-20 17:19:03 +0000 UTC View PostThe next day.
Early morning.
A corner of a remote island.
Creak~
The sound of a wooden door being pushed open echoed.
A sleepy-eyed Seimei stepped out of the house, yawning as he did.
He glanced toward the east. Although the sun had yet to rise, the faint white glow on the horizon suggested today would be a sunny day.
“Mmm~”
Standing at the doorway, Seimei stretched lazily.
After that, he washed up, popped a few soldier...
2025-05-20 17:18:50 +0000 UTC View Post*Chapter 190: The Female Oil Worker*
In The Finest Hours, the male lead’s girlfriend, Miriam, is the female lead, but she’s more of a decorative role with limited screen time. On the other hand, the second female lead, Rachel, shines with far more personality and charm.
Rachel is a female oil worker on the tanker. When the storm hits, she steps up, assisting the acting captain, Ray Sybert, in leading the crew through a series of self-rescue efforts.
... 2025-05-20 02:17:33 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 61: The Sun-Chasing Style
Boom—!
A roaring waterfall crashed against the jagged rocks below, sending up sprays of foam across their polished surfaces.
Standing atop the sheer cliff, Hikari anchored herself with chakra clinging to the moss-slick stone. Her hands formed claw-like seals, palms facing outward—
—then she yanked.
Shhkk—!
Already c...
2025-05-19 17:12:07 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 171: The Water Transformation Technique’s Divine Might
"Water Release: Water Gun Jutsu!"
Ignoring the others, Yoru raised his hands like pistols—*Pew! Pew!*—firing two high-speed water bullets from his fingertips.
Thunk! Thunk!
The shots pierced straight through Akatsuchi and another Iwa-nin’s chests, sending them flying.
At the same time, Kurotsuchi’s fist sl...
2025-05-19 17:11:14 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 1436: Things Don’t Always Go as Planned
The sound of the door opening echoed through the room, and Anson instinctively turned his head toward the ceiling in reflex.
One second, he had been speaking calmly and confidently, and the next, his panic was written all over his face. That single movement nearly made Annie burst out laughing.
Originally, Annie had intended to reassure Anson that the person entering was just her agent, noth...
2025-05-19 17:09:50 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 281: Ishikawa Appears, Tohno Stunned at a Glance
“That is…”
At that moment.
Mouri’s sharp eyes caught the glint of a golden badge on the opponent’s collar, shimmering under the sunlight.
“No. 8?”
“So, this guy is the 8th-ranked player in the first string?!”
Hearing this, Genji’s expression turned serious.
The No. 8 of the first string!
Someone like that ...
2025-05-19 17:08:50 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 46: Awakening the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan
“Ding! Successfully fused ten Sharingan! Congratulations, Host, you’ve obtained the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan!”
“Ding! Congratulations, Host, you’ve obtained Izanagi!”
“Congratulations, Host, you’ve obtained Izanami!”
“Congratulations, Host, you’ve obtained Kotoamatsukami!”
“Holy crap! Not only did I get the ultimate cheat techniqu...
2025-05-19 17:08:00 +0000 UTC View Post