Hikari’s goal was simple: refine her body into a weapon.
By merging the Byakugan’s perception with the Shikotsumyaku’s bone manipulation, she’d unlocked an ability she called "Absolute Physique Control"—a power that defied human biological limits. Now, armed with fragmented knowledge from her past life (and a lot of trial-and-error), she aimed to forge a vessel worthy of battle.
In the shinobi world, combat styles fell into three categories:
“Captain, Kaguya Hikari has left the village.”
“Where to?”
“She took an escort mission to the Land of Fire. She’s with the client and her three students.”
The Anbu hideout was silent.
Ōtengu leaned back in his chair, idly rubbing his chest as he listened to Karasu’s report.
“What kind of client?”
“A girl about this tall,” Karasu lifted a hand to waist height, “and blind. According to Kaguya Hikari, the girl’s father was a...
2025-04-20 10:44:02 +0000 UTC View PostLocation: Kirigakure’s Main Gate
Under the watchful eyes of the ANBU—led by Mist Crow and Blood Hound—and Kaguya’s four-man squad, a silver-haired girl stood at the center of attention. Her right hand gripped a blind cane, while her left was stained with blood. A hood shadowed her face, but the pure black cloth tied over her eyes only deepened her air of mystery.
Mist Crow’s hands flew through a rapid series of hand signs, finally settling on the "Ram" seal as he ...
2025-04-20 10:43:30 +0000 UTC View PostDawn.
Hazy clouds clung to Kirigakure’s mountain peaks.
Walking through the village streets, Hikari felt as if she were drifting through the sky—her vision blurred, like looking through fogged-up glasses with a weak prescription.
The downpour from last night had only stopped in the early hours, yet by morning, the streets held little standing water. Only the uneven depressions in the road still cradled murky puddles.
Tap-tap. Splash.
Her cane r...
Knock! Knock!
"Hikari-sensei, we’re here!"
Kaguya Hikari wiped her damp hands on her apron and hurried to open the door, her bathrobe loosely tied over her sleepwear.
At the dining table, Kiri—fresh from her bath—dried her silver hair with a towel. A small travel pack from the inn sat beside her on the stool.
The door swung open.
Three teenagers, roughly in their early teens, tumbled inside like a whirlwind.
"Man, the rain’s brutal today," gr...
2025-04-20 10:41:49 +0000 UTC View Post*"Bullshit!"*
This woman was a liar through and through.
Kururi internally labeled Kaguya Hikari as untrustworthy, and the tension in her chest slowly eased.
It had been nearly a week since she transmigrated into this world.
And in that time, she’d begun to notice the stark differences between this real shinobi world and the original Naruto manga—or rather, the hidden mechanics lurking beneath the story’s surface.
"Uh… little girl, are you talking to me?"
The rain fell in a quiet drizzle as Kaguya Hikari, holding an umbrella, smiled down at the girl huddled under the eaves and bent forward to ask.
Her tone was gentle—nothing like the sharp-edged hostility she’d shown the ANBU earlier.
If the ANBU guarding Kirigakure’s gates saw her now, they’d probably all groan inwardly at this shameless "face-loving" hypocrite and the unfairness of a world that favored the pretty. 2025-04-20 10:40:27 +0000 UTC View Post
Kiri’s Twilight.
Kaguya Hikari tilted her head back, her deep blue umbrella hanging loosely from her grip.
The sky was a murky, indecipherable gray.
Humid air thickened into oppressive black clouds, hanging low and heavy. Thunder rumbled ominously, a promise of the downpour to come—yet not a single drop had fallen.
When will the rain finally break?
Hikari’s chest tightened with unease.
Three days ago, the ANBU had abruptly ordered the village s...
2025-04-20 10:39:55 +0000 UTC View PostThe Gates of Kirigakure
A chaotic crowd pressed against the village gates—merchants, traders, and travelers, all shouting in protest. Horses and wagons loaded with goods stood idle as a group of Anbu barred the exit.
"What do you mean we can’t leave?!" A well-dressed merchant, clearly the ringleader, jabbed a finger at the masked shinobi. "We’re not even from Kirigakure! You can’t just lock us in!"
Murmurs of agreement rippled through the crowd, voices thick w...
2025-04-20 10:38:50 +0000 UTC View PostA dazzling azure pooled in her pupils, shifting into a mercury-like silver before cascading down, engulfing her flesh.
Crimson muscle fibers twitched like flower petals under sunlight—dancing, pulsing, swelling, and shrinking in eerie synchrony.
Soon, the liquid metal flowed back into her eyes like swallows returning to their nest. Without the dōjutsu’s power, the animated flesh gradually stilled.
The living tissue wasn’t dead—only dormant, conserving energy ...
2025-04-20 10:35:44 +0000 UTC View PostWith a steady tap of her cane, Hikari walked gracefully into the lobby of the Mizukage Building.
The black cloth covering her eyes meant nothing to her Byakugan—her vision remained perfectly clear.
But she had no choice.
Her Byakugan was far too conspicuous.
Using the cash she’d scavenged from the Shinno household, she’d bought new clothes and a blindfold, replacing her ill-fitting garments and hiding her coveted eyes. Only then did she dare move freely th...
2025-04-20 10:35:18 +0000 UTC View Post"Earthquake! Run!"
"Get out of here—now!!"
The sky was a murky gray, heavy with storm clouds pressing down on the horizon.
The earth shook violently, like a trampoline flipping the world upside down. Skyscrapers crumbled one after another, roads split open, and people scattered like ants in panic.
A lone girl stood frozen in place.
Her eyes reflected the devastation before her.
Her mother—half-buried under rubble—screamed in agony, while her fa...
2025-04-20 10:34:50 +0000 UTC View PostDrip. Drip. Drip.
Steam curled through the bathroom, thick enough to blur the edges of the room.
Hot water gushed from the showerhead, rinsing the blood from Hikari’s silver-gray hair. Bare feet pressed against the cold tiles as rivulets traced down her ankles.
Nearby, a woman’s corpse lay curled beneath the sink—hands cradling her rounded belly, brown eyes frozen open, staring blankly at the harsh light above. The blood beneath her had long since dried.
"...
2025-04-20 10:34:03 +0000 UTC View PostHikari stopped three meters from the corpse.
The small body lay face-down on the ground, its skin ghastly pale, drenched in blood. A grim reminder of how cruel this world was.
What a shame this is Kirigakure.
He never wanted his future children to grow up in a village like this.
Exhaling slowly, Hikari stepped forward and flipped the body over. The girl was light—unnaturally light for a corpse.
The thought barely crossed his mind when—
Whoosh. 2025-04-20 10:33:08 +0000 UTC View Post
What does it feel like to be shot in the head by a sniper rifle?
At this moment, Hikari had a rough idea.
A sharp, icy metal object pierced her brow, carrying a bizarre, searing heat. Her brain flooded with adrenaline, dulling the pain as memories of her past and present life flashed chaotically before her eyes, overwhelming her senses.
But soon, as the adrenaline faded, agony erupted through every fiber of her being. The wound between her eyebrows burned and twisted ...
2025-04-20 10:32:32 +0000 UTC View PostExhausted…
So… so tired…
Her body felt like a slab of stone, her eyelids stitched shut with invisible thread. The blood-soaked girl lay on the ground, struggling to open her eyes as her small chest heaved violently.
Under the night sky, a sickly yellow crescent moon hung dimly, its light weak and suffocated.
The mist around her was so thick it felt solid. With every breath, the metallic stench of blood flooded her lungs, drowning her in a terrifying sense ...
2025-04-20 10:31:34 +0000 UTC View Post*Chapter 346: Triple Gates! The Eerie Phenomenon!*
At this moment—
On a mountain peak standing independently beside the giant pillar where the Tenshukaku was located—
"Hmph!"
"Can this thing really break through Susanoo’s defense?"
Hyūga Shōta, his Byakugan wide open, cast a sidelong glance at the smoking chakra cannon beside him. His face carried a hint of arrogance, as if he looked down on this kind of weapon from the Hidden Cloud. <...
2025-04-19 00:51:50 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 251: Distortion
"What?!"
Backstage, Amanda's expression instantly turned to shock when she heard Agent Zhou's report.
"When did this happen?"
She pressed a hand to her aching head, trying to steady her breathing as she asked Agent Zhou over the phone.
Here she was, going through countless difficulties to find the BSI agents who had been turned into horses by the circus ringmaster.
Meanwhile, on the other side, Spike had suddenly vanished...
2025-04-19 00:48:08 +0000 UTC View Post*Chapter 211: Pakura Awakens*
Ever since he bought his new house, Hattori’s life gradually became more routine.
Every morning, he would get up from the couch in Kurenai’s living room, stretch his back and loosen up a bit on the balcony.
If he happened to see Asuma Sarutobi, he’d greet him with a friendly "Good morning," taking in Asuma’s exasperated expression before heading off to Ichiraku Ramen for breakfast.
After breakfast, he’d go to the scroll ...
2025-04-19 00:46:54 +0000 UTC View PostBefore Cliff could say anything else, I jumped straight into it.
“Ollie thinks the first verse should feature the piano as the main instrument. I say it’s gotta be the guitar. That’s where we’re butting heads.”
One sentence to sum up the debate, then I glanced at Ollie. “How about this—I’ll go first with my take, then you give yours, and we all hash it out together? Sound good?” I cut in before he could protest, taking charge of the vibe.
Ollie...
2025-04-19 00:45:58 +0000 UTC View PostThursday night deepened, the lights outside flickering off one by one as the world hushed.
The Full Moon Party was set for Saturday afternoon, leaving One Day Kings with just about forty hours to rehearse. Their to-do list was already overflowing, and “practice a brand-new song” wasn’t even on it.
Maxim finally got what Cliff meant. He stopped pushing, shoulders slumping in disappointment, but his eyes still burned into Cliff, wanting to say something—anything. Word...
2025-04-19 00:45:38 +0000 UTC View PostIt’s been nearly eight years since Maxim and I first met—tons has changed, but some things? They’re still the same.
Like talent.
Back when Maxim and Ollie teamed up with me to form the band, it was all about love for music and having fun. But beyond that, my voice was a big reason too. From the very first time Maxim heard me sing, he was hooked. He’s always said he loves how clear and bright it is, packed with power.
Tone’s a gift—a real one. The kin...
2025-04-19 00:45:21 +0000 UTC View PostOllie’s face was pure shock, like he couldn’t believe his ears. “No… tell me you’re not serious.”
But Ronan seemed to catch the disbelief in Ollie’s voice and doubled down, steady as ever. “You heard me right. I’m dead serious. That’s what I think.”
“No, no, no, no—that’s not how it should be! The first verse needs the piano…”
“Nope, the piano should kick in at the chorus. That’s when we can use the keyboard’s texture to layer it ...
2025-04-19 00:44:58 +0000 UTC View Post*Chapter 1306: Staying Out of the Fray*
—The Punching Bag
Describing Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind as a "punching bag" might be an overstatement. Neither the academy leadership nor Sony Columbia harbored any real intent to ostracize or attack the film. After all, Charlie Kaufman was innocent in this situation.
More accurately, this was a challenge directed at Anson—a challenge Leonardo DiCaprio was also facing:
How does one follow ...
2025-04-19 00:44:27 +0000 UTC View PostSoon.
After determining the serve, both players retreated to the baseline.
"The match begins, one set decides the winner."
Seated high on the chair, the referee observed the two players and nodded solemnly. "Sanada of Rikkai serves, first game!"
As the words fell.
The noisy court gradually quieted down. Everyone's eyes focused on Sanada.
"Ishikawa Shin."
Holding the tennis ball, Sanada looked up at his opponent. Beneath the shadow of his cap, his shar...
2025-04-19 00:43:41 +0000 UTC View PostIn reality, Yanagi still had a trump card up his sleeve.
For instance, his devastating technique, Kamaitachi, could deliver a lethal blow if used at the right moment.
However, he was acutely aware that his weaknesses had been completely exposed by Atobe. Under these circumstances, his chances of winning were practically nonexistent.
"Renji..."
On the Seigaku side, Inui watched Yanagi's dejected expression and sighed softly.
As he had men...
2025-04-19 00:43:22 +0000 UTC View Post“Things aren’t looking good for Rikkai Dai.”
Seeing Yanagi being overwhelmed, Momoshiro exclaimed in surprise, “Even though they’re both national-level players, Yanagi is getting completely dominated by Atobe?”
“National-level players have their differences in strength,” Inui replied after a moment of thought, shaking his head. “Besides, Yanagi is a data tennis player. Without accurate data on Atobe, he won’t launch a full-scale attack.”
As a fel...
2025-04-19 00:43:02 +0000 UTC View Post“Hmm!”
Shinji and Yanagi’s expressions changed.
Especially Shinji, who felt a dangerous aura emanating from Akutsu. He couldn’t help but feel a sense of unease.
“Akutsu Jin…”
Shinji’s heart sank.
He hadn’t expected Hyotei to have such a hidden powerhouse. It seemed Yanagi’s data collection hadn’t been thorough enough.
“Choutarou!!!”
On the other side, Marui and Jackal rushed onto the court to check on the...
2025-04-19 00:42:39 +0000 UTC View PostQueen Amidala led her people in a desperate escape, drawing the attention of the droid army. This gave Anakin and a handful of pilots the chance to slip into the armory and hop into fighter jets.
Suddenly, the scene shifted to the vast expanse of space. Whoosh whoosh! Streaks of light zipped by as the fighters soared toward the Trade Federation’s robot control ship.
The Trade Federation spotted them right away and scrambled their own fighters. What followed was ...
2025-04-19 00:41:56 +0000 UTC View PostWhen the story’s weak, special effects step in to save the day—that’s the Hollywood blockbuster mantra a decade from now.
But right now, effects are just taking off, and everyone’s still figuring it out.
Dunn, though? He’s got that foresight thing going for him, and it’s paying off big time.
As the movie unfolds, the audience is on edge. Sure, most know Queen Amidala and the Jedi will beat the bad guys in the end, but watching it play out, there’s thi...
2025-04-19 00:40:58 +0000 UTC View Post