*Las Vegas.*
*Late at night.*
After finishing the admonition and criticism meeting, Adam returned to his suite.
Despite the late hour, he was still full of energy.
In fact, he was practically bursting with it.
So, he stealthily crept back to his room, planning a little late-night rendezvous.
But to his surprise, the bedroom was empty.
Adam froze.
What was going on?
It was already past midnight—w...
2025-04-16 23:43:32 +0000 UTC View PostLas Vegas.
In front of Caesars Palace.
"Hi."
"Hi."
Alice looked up and saw that the person who had bumped into her was a handsome young man. She glanced at him quickly and felt slightly disappointed.
Sure, he was good-looking, but he was too short—not even taller than her in high heels.
That wasn’t even the worst part.
The key issue was his overall appearance. His outfit was plain, and he gave off an aura she didn’t particularly like.
... 2025-04-16 23:43:10 +0000 UTC View PostLas Vegas.
Outside Caesars Palace.
"What did you find out?"
Chandler looked at Adam with a mix of curiosity and anticipation.
"I know that your father loves you," Adam said, voicing the words Chandler had been secretly hoping to hear.
"That's a kind of love I can do without," Chandler scoffed instinctively.
"He didn’t do a great job when you were growing up. He wasn’t a good father, and that’s undeniable," Adam said with a smile. "But you know ...
2025-04-16 23:42:51 +0000 UTC View Post*Las Vegas.*
*Caesars Palace.*
Amidst the noise and excitement, everyone received their room assignments.
- Chandler and Susie.
- Monica and Phoebe.
- Joey and Ross.
- Rachel had a room to herself.
"Adam, can we talk later?"
Chandler whispered to Adam.
"OK."
Adam understood immediately and nodded. He then turned to the group and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, the night in Las Vegas has just ...
2025-04-16 23:42:35 +0000 UTC View PostRoy shouted his plan out loud, making sure Hughes and the others knew not to shoot him by mistake.
In a dark and tense environment like this, friendly fire was a real risk, and Roy had no intention of dying at the hands of his own allies.
As he cautiously made his way upstairs, the old wooden staircase suddenly creaked beneath his feet.
Whoosh—
Roy heard something cutting through the air. Instinctively, he dodged, but the object still struck his right...
2025-04-16 23:41:57 +0000 UTC View PostRoy knew for sure that Michael wasn’t dead—because he hadn’t received his Fate Chest yet.
Killers from classic horror films like this tend to have a certain level of immortality. They can’t be taken down by conventional means.
What Roy didn’t expect was for Michael to get up so quickly. His plan was to free Jennifer first and then focus entirely on dealing with Michael.
But before he could finish untying the ropes, Michael was already charging at him again, ...
2025-04-16 23:41:39 +0000 UTC View Post"Forgive us, Terumī-sama, but this is our duty!"
"Our apologies—please don’t make this harder than it has to be!"
With those words, the Anbu operatives rushed Terumī Mei all at once.
Meanwhile, Kanta Yutaka sneered arrogantly, "Terumī Mei, surrender quietly! If you resist in the heart of the Elder Council’s territory, you’ll only make your crimes worse."
"At this rate, you’ll have no hope left of saving your little brother!"
Hearing this, Mei ...
2025-04-16 23:41:05 +0000 UTC View PostJust one minute after they left, a squad of Kumogakure shinobi appeared on the scene.
When they saw that Masaoka Izumi and his two comrades were already dead, they couldn’t help but seethe with frustration.
They had finally managed to recruit three skilled individuals, only to arrive a step too late.
How the hell are we supposed to report this failure?
"Damn those Kirigakure bastards—they’re too damn fast!" the leader snarled through gritte...
2025-04-16 23:40:23 +0000 UTC View Post"Since you won’t choose, I’ll decide for you—your throat it is!"
A sharp whistle sliced through the mist, impossible to trace. Without sensory abilities, Yukuchi Mitsuta was as good as blind—forced to react on instinct alone.
"Damn it! I won’t go down like this!"
He tightened his grip on his sword. If Yoru got close, he’d sense him. He had to.
"Hiss—!"
A sudden surge of killing intent flared from his left. A shadow flickered—Yukuchi swung w...
2025-04-16 23:39:46 +0000 UTC View Post"Understood!"
Yoru and his two teammates responded in unison, their voices filled with determination.
"Move out!"
With Tenkō’s command, the group officially embarked on their first mission.
Along the way, he explained the details:
Three rogue ninjas, unable to endure Kirigakure’s oppressive regime, had defected and were attempting to join Kumogakure.
Which meant… they might also have to face Cloud ninjas.
The three young genin swallowed ...
2025-04-16 23:39:14 +0000 UTC View PostIn the original story, Zabuza’s reason for defecting was his attempt to assassinate the Mizukage in order to reform Kirigakure.
But unfortunately, he failed—forcing him to flee as a rogue ninja.
Even so, he continued taking on mercenary jobs, amassing wealth in hopes of recruiting allies. His goal? To strike Kirigakure again and force change upon the village.
Yet, in the end, he never succeeded. His journey came to a tragic halt in the Land of Waves, where he met ...
2025-04-16 23:38:48 +0000 UTC View Post
"Whoosh!"
A sharp sound cut through the air behind Zabuza at blinding speed.
Yet, instead of defending, he swung his sword forward with absolute confidence. "Your killing intent gave you away. You won’t fool me!"
But—his strike met empty air.
A cold blade pressed against his back as Yoru’s voice teased, "Wrong answer, Zabuza. It was behind you."
"Impossible!"**
Zabuza whirled around, but Yoru had al...
2025-04-16 23:38:11 +0000 UTC View Post"No outsider must ever learn Kirigakure’s secrets."
"If they do, the situation could spiral out of my control. I won’t allow that."
Hidden in the shadows, Uchiha Obito watched silently, his thoughts sharp.
After the battle, Mei Terumī volunteered to patrol the village—officially to prevent Orochimaru from causing trouble.
Mizukage Yagura saw no issue with the request and approved it.
But was patrol really Mei’s goal?
Of course not.
She...
2025-04-16 23:37:33 +0000 UTC View PostRealizing his misjudgment, Chitose adjusted his mindset, treating his opponent as someone on the same level as himself.
Thud!
In an instant, he served another high-speed ball.
The tennis ball hit the ground, bounced, and disappeared. But as Ishikawa swung his racket, thud!, the ball was struck back from what seemed like thin air.
“The ‘Divine Hide’ has been completely seen through.”
Chitose’s heart sank, but he quickly ...
2025-04-16 23:36:37 +0000 UTC View Post"Is this the strength of a top national-level player?"
On the court, Ryoma's expression was grim. He had wanted to test Sanada's abilities and seize a victory from him, but despite giving it his all, he still lost.
At this moment, a wave of self-doubt washed over Ryoma. He couldn’t understand why, after winning four consecutive U.S. Junior Tennis Championships, he kept losing to middle school players in Japan—Akutsu, Kirihara, Sanada, and even that terrifyingly stro...
2025-04-16 23:36:18 +0000 UTC View Post“Yeah, that’s how it is.”
“We won both doubles matches, but they took way too long. At this rate, we’re not going to make it in time.”
“Don’t worry, we’ll bring the Kanto championship to you!”
Inside the tennis park.
In a quiet, secluded corner, Sanada was on the phone with someone. After a brief conversation, he solemnly ended the call.
“Hyotei.”
Looking in the direction of the courts, Sanada’s gaze sharpened, a...
2025-04-16 23:36:06 +0000 UTC View Post"Twelfth game!"
The referee, seated high above, glanced toward the Ice Emperor team and announced, "Ice Emperor's Mukahi serving, one game final!"
Thud! Thud! Thud!
At the baseline, Mukahi bounced the tennis ball rhythmically.
Among the four players on the court, he was undoubtedly the one with the most stamina left. For him, reaching this stage of the match with so much energy in reserve was a rare luxury. He had never been in such a favorable p...
2025-04-16 23:35:51 +0000 UTC View Post“What?”
The spectators outside the court were stunned by Oshitari’s words.
“That Yanagi is actually Yagyu?”
Mizuki, Hiyoshi, and others couldn’t believe it. “Could Oshitari-senpai be mistaken?”
“No, he’s not.”
Atobe shook his head.
Even though he couldn’t tell who was Yagyu and who was Yanagi, he knew Oshitari well enough. There was no way he’d lie about something like this.
“As expected of Hyotei’s genius...
2025-04-16 23:35:33 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 331: Curtain Rises, Strategy Set!
After planting a curse mark on the Third Mizukage,
Shinji decisively turned and left.
If he wanted to rewrite the fate of the world,
change the tragic outcomes of those around him,
and create a world that followed his own vision,
Then it was inevitable—
he would have to face the most oppressive villain of all: Uchiha Madara.
However, now was not the time for a direct confrontation.
There was stil...
2025-04-16 01:48:14 +0000 UTC View Post*Chapter 366: Hidan the Liability*
Kakuzu ignored the overly excited Hidan, who had worked himself into a frenzy. He didn’t care much for the loud-mouthed brat’s fate. Of course, compared to that scoundrel Orochimaru, Hidan, with his lack of brains, seemed almost endearing.
Perhaps it was because Kakuzu had once partnered with that trash Orochimaru that his tolerance for teammates had improved significantly over time.
Complaints aside, as long as a teammat...
2025-04-16 01:43:58 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 236: Escape
Suspending his body mid-air, Matt avoided the shockwave caused by the massive hand.
Staring at the gaping crater that had formed in front of him, Matt's eyes flashed with a trace of fear.
Among the three, he had interacted with the *Summoning Water Pool* the least.
This had allowed him to retain his autonomy, avoiding possession like Andrew and Steve. However, it also meant that the power he could wield was far inferior to theirs. 2025-04-16 01:42:22 +0000 UTC View Post
Alice stood there, ice cream cone in hand, looking a little goofy. But her eyes, her expression, her whole vibe? Dead serious and dripping with sincerity.
“I want to capture the real state of an indie band,” she said.
“Here’s the deal: I get that the band’s in a tough spot right now—a classic clash of dreams versus reality. Obviously, dreams don’t put food on the table. But they’re also what keep you going, that spark of courage that makes life feel full...
2025-04-16 01:40:17 +0000 UTC View Post“Surprise!”
A figure crashed into Ronan’s arms and suddenly looked up, pulling a massive goofy face right at him.
Ronan was supposed to jump, right? Nope—he just widened his eyes, froze for a sec, then burst into bright, cheerful laughter.
This wasn’t the reaction Alice had in mind. She huffed and mimicked Chucky the killer doll, waving an imaginary dagger in mock outrage. “I worked hard on this surprise! I even fed mosquitoes in the bushes...
2025-04-16 01:39:59 +0000 UTC View PostRustle.
Rustle.
A gentle night breeze stirred the reeds, their swaying whispers blending with the faint trickle of the Mississippi River under the moonlight. The whole world felt hushed and still.
Max’s voice came through the phone, steady and warm, his calm pace softening the edges of his deep tone. He laid out his thoughts clearly, analyzed the situation from an objective standpoint, offered a polite opinion, and left the decision to Ronan. ...
2025-04-16 01:39:41 +0000 UTC View PostAfter a whirlwind of eating, every plate was wiped clean—except Maxim’s. Full and satisfied, the crew started feeling sleepy. Luckily, Maxim brought up the Full Moon Party just in time, and this time, Ronan managed to stay focused.
From last night’s quick chat, Sam, the owner of “Noon” bar, seemed like a guy who loved talent and genuinely appreciated a good show. He’d taken a shine to Ronan too. Compared to Cliff and Maxim, who’d clashed with words and fis...
2025-04-16 01:39:29 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 1296: A Moment of Triumph
After two consecutive years of turmoil due to societal events, the Oscars finally found a moment to breathe and returned to normalcy in 2004. The 76th Academy Awards concluded in spectacular fashion, leaving an indelible mark on history.
"The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" emerged as the biggest winner, sweeping 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, and a complete sweep of technical categori...
2025-04-16 01:38:43 +0000 UTC View Postpat-reon: belamy20
Boom!
On the court, Yanagi served again.
His demeanor was calm, as if he hadn’t noticed the tension at the net. His focus was solely on Oshitari.
The same could be said for Oshitari.
The two engaged in another rally, with Oshitari speeding up his attacks, trying to push Yanagi to his limits. But to his surprise, the Rikkai player remained composed and unfazed.
“Yanagi Hiroshi is really something,” ...
2025-04-16 01:38:03 +0000 UTC View Postpat-reon: belamy20
Huff... Huff...
The players on the court were gasping for breath. Even Marui and Jackal, who had won the match, were nearing their limits. If it hadn’t been for the fatal mistake made by their second-year opponent during the final serve, the outcome of the match could have been entirely different.
“You’re strong,” Marui said with a smile as he shook Ootori’s hand at the net. “I’m looking forward to facing you agai...
2025-04-16 01:37:46 +0000 UTC View Post“Is this the true strength of Hyotei?”
Everyone was stunned as they watched Hyotei’s Shishido and Ootori quickly turn the tables, even surpassing Rikkai’s Marui and Jackal.
“Two different-colored rackets?”
At the sidelines, Coach Hanamura of Seigaku turned her gaze toward Hyotei, her red lips parting slightly as she murmured, “This technique… it must have been his idea, right?”
Hyotei’s “Mirage Formation” was already form...
2025-04-16 01:37:26 +0000 UTC View Post