"For the time being, yes, that's the situation."
The Anbu ninja below nodded in agreement with Ohnoki's murmured statement.
But then, he continued, "However, according to our latest investigation, it seems the only person in the Leaf Village, and even the entire ninja world, who currently knows the 'Flying Thunder God Technique' is the Fourth Hokage."
He paused there, not explicitly stating the rest, but the implication was clear: it couldn't possibly be the Fourth Ho...
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"Let the match begin."
A moment later.
The referee looked at the representatives from both sides and nodded. "Higashikata Chinen to serve, first game!"
"Wow, he's tall."
Outside the wire fence.
Shiba stared at Higashikata's player in shock. "Compared to him, Rokkaku's Kentaro looks like a little kid."
"Yeah," Inoue agreed. "But if you judge the match based on height alone, you're underestimating Kentaro."
The captain of Rokkaku Middle School wa...
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The next day.
August 17th.
Sunny.
Tokyo Arena Tennis Court.
Located in the heart of Tokyo’s sports complex, this massive stadium, shaped like a dome, could hold nearly 20,000 spectators.
By 8 a.m., the area outside the stadium was already packed with hundreds of people lined up in queues stretching for meters.
“Is this the scale of the national tournament?”
Inside the press-pass corridor, Shiba couldn’t help but snap a pho...
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"See through appearances, grasp the essence of things!"
Heavy rain poured down.
In the old tennis court on the mountain slope.
Ishikawa looked at the stone wall in the distance and nodded seriously.
At this moment.
His realm had finally crossed the boundary, touching a new horizon.
Next.
He left and headed to the foot of the mountain to meet with Tsubasa and the others.
After the rain stopped, they took a ferry back to the main island of ...
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Boom!
Near the rundown tennis court on the unnamed island.
A sharp gust of wind from the tennis ball sliced through the air, neatly cutting the weeds surrounding the stone wall.
Zzzzt!!
Then—
The tennis ball slammed into the stone wall, its powerful force and spin scraping off the dried moss clinging to the surface.
Plop.
But eventually, the ball lost its momentum and fe...
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(nsfw in bottom)
Leatherface hung the three unconscious villains on separate hanging meat hooks, just like slaughtered livestock.
The intense pain brought the three villains back to consciousness. At first, they were confused, but when they saw Dale's corpse and Leatherface holding a chainsaw, even an idiot would understand what was going on.
Screams of terror filled the slaughterhouse, and fear continued to breed within its walls.
Roy noticed that the fear these three...
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[Special character Leatherface discovered. You can absorb the power of fate to gain rewards!]
Leatherface?
That must be the chainsaw killer hiding in the basement of the villa.
This Leatherface was even taller than Roy, and he was holding a running chainsaw.
"Run!"
Leatherface blocked their escape, so Heather could only clutch her chest and run upstairs.
As for Roy, he obviously had to face Leatherface head-on to buy Heather some time.
Pulling ...
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Year 58, Konoha Calendar — Summer
August in the Land of Fire was not fit for human survival.
Noon.
A faint breeze stirred the treetops, their branches swaying weakly under the oppressive heat. The leaves, usually vibrant green, hung limp as if scorched into an early autumn.
At Konoha’s main gate, two heavy military-green doors stood wide open. The dirt road leading from the forest was deserted—not a soul in sight.
Kotetsu Hagane and Izumo Kamizuki, clad in ...
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Chapter 266: Red Wine
Sai Gong’s words caused a noticeable change in Spike’s previously calm expression.
As one of the seventy-two demon gods, Sai Gong was not one to speak without purpose.
Spike turned to glance at Amanda, who seemed completely unaware.
Although she herself felt nothing unusual, both Agent Zhou and Spike had clearly sensed something was wrong with her.
“Why are you all staring at me?” Amanda frowned, sensing the gazes directed her wa...
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*Chapter 221: Journey to the Land of Waves (Part II)*
Hattori had already recognized the masked young man from the Kirigakure Hunter-nin squad—it was Haku, Zabuza’s companion from the original story.
He was confident because of the young man’s attire, but mostly because the supposed “death” of Zabuza just now was nothing but a trick. On the surface, Momochi Zabuza appeared to have lost all signs of life—no breathing, not even a pulse, and his chakra had comple...
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Even if they managed to adjust the performance order and successfully appeared before Scudder, there was still no guarantee that the band could seize this opportunity.
What's more, Scudder was attending the party, and he definitely wouldn't be so naive as to simply sit and watch every band perform, then choose a promising one based on his own judgment.
Looking at Scudder's rise, it's clear he's someone who excels at networking and maneuvering. So, using the Full Moon Party ...
2025-04-23 02:37:38 +0000 UTC
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If it really was Scooter, then a lot of things would make sense.
On the one hand, although Scooter wasn't exactly a top-tier industry bigwig, this was still a rare opportunity, an extremely important one for independent singers and bands. It could be a chance to open doors, build connections, or showcase themselves. Even if it wasn't to display their talent, just using Scooter as a stepping stone to get to know the higher-ups at Universal Music would definitely be worth the gambl...
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So, who exactly is Scott "Scooter" Braun?
Born in 1981, Scott was only thirty-one this year. Compared to the fifty-year-old Wall Street bigwigs, he was definitely an up-and-comer. He didn't look at all like the owner of a successful record company; he seemed more like one of those young people from Silicon Valley who came to the internet to strike gold in startups –
Like Mark Zuckerberg, born in 1984, who founded Facebook when he was twenty.
However, this young man ...
2025-04-23 02:37:10 +0000 UTC
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Objectively speaking, if it were just a change in performance time, then everything would be understandable. There would be many, many reasons, any one of which would allow the One Day King band to swallow all their dissatisfaction and obediently accept reality. This was their situation, and they were well aware of it.
However, a direct postponement of twelve hours was basically equivalent to disrupting the entire plan. Was it certain that such an arrangement was okay? Did the or...
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*Chapter 391: Orochimaru’s Moment of Glory
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*Chapter 1321: Boundless Creativity*
Chaos. Noise. Coarseness.
Coupled with an overexposed film-like visual effect, the entire Angelika Film Center felt like it was caught in a storm.
Yet, no one disrupted the silence. In the space created by streets and skyscrapers, only the sound of the film surged, leaving everyone holding their breath.
Imagine this: If this were a mainstream cinema chain, people drawn by the romantic Valentine’s Day movie hype or...
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“What… what did you give Hirakoba to drink?”
Kai and the others immediately turned to Ishikawa with a mix of shock and anger.
In response, Ishikawa calmly replied, “Like I said, just a regular drink. Nothing special.”
“Also,” he paused, then smiled at Kai, “you mentioned earlier that we could continue challenging each other. Since I just won, I shouldn’t have to pay any extra fees, right?”
“Uh…”
Hearing Ishikawa’s words, Kai...
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“Shukuchi technique?”
Ootori asked, puzzled. “Is that the move where that guy just now instantly moved from the baseline to the net?”
“Exactly,” Ishikawa nodded. “It’s a technique from the ancient martial arts of Okinawa. Without understanding its principles, there’s no way to defeat them.”
“Ancient martial arts?”
Shishido narrowed his eyes. He didn’t doubt Ishikawa’s words. After all, Ishikawa’s knowledge of ancient martial...
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“Oh?”
Seeing someone step onto the court, the boy in the beach hat—Kai Yuujirou, the vice-captain of Higa Middle School—couldn’t help but brighten up. He had already prepared himself for a day of reduced earnings, but now, his eyes sparkled with interest.
“Heh heh.”
Not far away, the other Higa team members, who were acting as ball boys, also perked up.
“Another ‘lamb’ has arrived,” they thought to themselves, feeling quite pleased....
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The next day, the Hyotei team boarded Atobe’s private jet, heading straight to Naha City on Okinawa’s main island.
After landing, the group checked into the most luxurious five-star hotel in the area.
“Two to a room… not bad, right?”
In the hotel lobby, Atobe, holding the room keys, slowly relaxed his furrowed brow. If it were up to him, he’d never accept such an arrangement. But this was a team trip, and he had to consider everyone else’s comfort....
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“Cough, cough…”
As the referee’s voice faded, Akutsu on the court started coughing loudly, as if he’d choked on something.
“Hiss…”
A moment later, his breathing returned to normal, but he couldn’t help but open his mouth and take a deep breath.
“Coach,” Ishikawa called out, looking toward the sidelines. “We should get a doctor for Akutsu-senpai. I think his bone might be broken.”
Broken bone?
The Ice Emperor team...
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Chapter 51: "You're Not Worthy of Capturing Me"
"Rokuchū Enjin (Six Pillar Flame Barrier)!"
Ikenoue Ariya’s strength was formidable—borderline elite jōnin level.
Even Yoru felt a sliver of pressure.
BOOM!
The ground shattered, but the barrier held firm.
"Nice!" The acting squad leader barked in approval before weaving hand signs. "Doton: Doro Numa (Earth Release: Mud Swamp)!"
The earth beneath Ikenoue’s feet liquefied, swallowing his legs up t...
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Dunn picked James Franco for Spider-Man over Tobey Maguire for a few reasons: better acting, bigger potential, and—crucially—he was younger. The Spider-Man series wasn’t just a trilogy for Dunn.
He saw it as the key to cracking open the Marvel Universe, paving the way for the Avengers and beyond. Marvel’s heroes weren’t household names yet, and Spider-Man was the spark to ignite the whole thing.
Picture it: Spidey popping up in cameos across co...
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Sam Mendes is undeniably a top-tier director.
His works like American Beauty, Road to Perdition, and Revolutionary Road are classics that made waves in their time.
Sure, right now Sam Mendes is just a Hollywood newbie. His first feature film, American Beauty, hasn’t even hit theaters yet. But Dunn’s already dead-set on bringing him onboard.
American Beauty snagged Best Picture at the Oscars and handed Sam Mendes a Best ...
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By July, the frenzy around Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace had finally simmered down, giving other movie studios a chance to breathe.
With films like Tarzan and Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me crowding the market, The Phantom Menace’s weekly box office dipped below $20 million.
Still, after over 40 days in theaters, its North American total had soared past $480 million! Titanic’s North American record was ...
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Last time it was Natalie’s birthday, Dunn got creative. He staged a “power outage” in the Star Wars studio, using candles to create a starry night vibe. The romance was off the charts.
That’s when they went from friends to something more.
This time, Dunn figured he’d try the same trick to take things a step further.
But Natalie’s no dummy—she saw right through him and shut it down fast.
She’s eighteen now, a grown woman, and still untouc...
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"This is really..."
For a moment, Seimei didn't know what to say.
Back when Takigakure Village lost the Seven-Tails, they didn't make such a big fuss, did they?
But thinking about it, it made sense. When he made his move on the Seven-Tails, the Third Great Ninja War had just ended not long ago. No one wanted to trigger the Fourth Great Ninja War, especially a small ninja village like Takigakure.
During the Third Great Ninja War, the Land of Waterfall didn't beco...
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Various thoughts flashed through Seimei's mind.
Before him, the Four-Tails looked at the reappearing tall figure, feeling the strength of its grip on its body. Its mind, which had been clouded by rage, gradually began to clear.
In the next moment, a hint of fear arose within it.
This wasn't entirely fear directed at Seimei; it also stemmed from past memories.
It vividly remembered decades ago, when it was peacefully minding its own business in the wild, and then...
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*Sawyer Estate*
Night had fallen.
After preparing dinner for Leatherface, Heather sat down at the large dining table to eat by herself.
Once she finished, she went to the room next to her grandmother’s bedroom, sat on the bed, and picked up the phone to call Adam.
The phone rang for a while before it was finally answered.
“Heather, how’s everything going?”
Adam’s voice came through the receiver.
“Not bad,” H...
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Sawyer Estate.
Heather unlocked the large iron gate, drove along the winding road, and stopped in front of a beautiful house. She took a moment to examine it before pulling out a keyring and unlocking the front door.
Inside, the house was exquisitely decorated.
Under different circumstances, Heather might have been thrilled.
But right now, she had no time to admire the place. She walked straight to the basement wine cellar door.
Instead of immedi...
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