Thwack! Thwack! Thwack!
On the street tennis court, three figures were locked in an intense battle.
To be more precise, two of them were engaged in a long-distance, high-intensity baseline rally.
"This guy with glasses is amazing!"
"Yeah, he’s actually holding his own against Mr. X! Does Akikawa Middle School have such a strong player?"
"No, he’s not from Akikawa."
At this moment, Izumi and Bukawa recognized Inui. A...
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"Next group."
"Challengers: Tosaka Yutaka and Inui Sadaharu."
About ten minutes later, the referee announced the names of the next challengers.
Soon after, a tanned, short-haired boy with brown hair and a spiky-haired boy wearing opaque white glasses stepped onto the court.
Both stood over 180 cm tall, giving off a slightly imposing vibe compared to Ishikawa, who was only 165 cm.
"So, you're Mr. X, huh?" Tosaka, the tanned boy, smirked. "I heard you're ...
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*A Western Restaurant.*
After "Captain America" Caroline delivered her dreamy speech, the atmosphere at the gathering became increasingly lively. Everyone surrounded Caroline, eagerly discussing the American Dream.
Adam couldn't help but smile wryly in his heart. He cautiously lowered his presence, as if he had returned to his days of being an actor.
No one noticed that among the crowd, there was another dreamer lurking.
Compared to Phoebe’s f...
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*Apartment 520.*
"Ted, Marshall, come join the fun."
"Can Lily come too? Of course!"
"Caroline, are you free tonight? No plans? Then come out and have fun with us!"
Adam just made half a million dollars, and in high spirits, he decided to gather his friends for a big celebration. His first thought was to take everyone out for a lavish meal.
This was a deeply ingrained habit from his past life.
If it were Ross and the others, they’d pr...
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*Random House.*
*Editor-in-Chief's Office.*
"Okay."
Adam naturally wouldn’t refuse Jack’s kindness.
"Now, there's a problem," Jack got straight to the point. "Have you started writing the next volume? When do you think you'll have it done?"
"The plot is all there, but I just haven’t been motivated to write."
Adam said seriously, "You know how it is."
"I know? I don’t know sh—"
Jack's mouth twitched. <...
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*New Jersey.*
A small group of people was chatting.
"Lord of the Mysteries is truly amazing. It perfectly blends Lovecraftian horror with detective suspense."
"I really love the world-building—the pathways and sequences. Each pathway has multiple sequences that grow progressively, and each sequence represents a profession. What an interesting concept!"
"We are guardians, yet we are also a group of pitiful sou...
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New York University Medical Center.
"What a tragedy... A perfectly healthy baby girl is gone just like that."
"That scumbag deserves to die!"
"Their marriage is definitely over."
"Not necessarily."
"Huh?"
"The guy is a famous designer, and he earns a lot. Plus, they already have a son and a daughter. As long as he's willing to admit his mistake, the chances of divorce aren't that high."
"Are you kidding? You're saying she should t...
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Chapter 1171: *A Perfect World*
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Truth be told, he really wanted to kill Seimei right now. However, as long as the battle was still taking place within Konoha and as long as Seimei’s dojutsu remained unrevealed, he didn’t dare go all out.
The first reason was that, although he had already lured Konoha’s patrol units elsewhere, allowing him to use Kamui without worrying about its distinct space-time fluctuations being detected by Konoha’s sensory barrier, chakra fluctuations could still be sensed.
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On the other side, Seimei heard Uchiha Obito’s question.
However, he didn’t respond immediately. Instead, he calmly took out a scroll from his ninja tool pouch as if he hadn't heard anything.
With a few swift hand seals, he activated the *Sealing Technique: Object Locking Formation*.
In the next moment, Obito’s severed arm disappeared from Seimei’s hand, while the scroll now bore a large kanji symbol for *“Seal”*.
Clearly, the sever...
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Chapter 1156: A Deafening Silence
Silence.
Russell Crowe made no sound—not even an angry outburst.
To be more precise, he was utterly stunned.
The impact was too overwhelming, too unexpected, too intense. It shattered his limits, leaving his mind utterly blank, his thoughts obliterated.
Finally, only emptiness remained. His ability to react was completely paralyzed.
After what felt like an eternity, Russell finally moved. He mechanically turne...
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*Chapter 186: Impact*
“…The robbers’ car showed no sign of stopping—they seemed intent on charging straight through. The three people in its path didn’t even have time to move out of the way…”
From the helicopter above, the reporter couldn’t see clearly due to the distance.
All he could make out were three indistinct figures blocking the speeding car’s path, seemingly moments away from being struck.
As disaster seemed inevitable, even...
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Wayne expected the box office for Hotel for Dogs to be around $200 million, so they were only about $3 million short. To him, that wasn’t a huge sum, but he wasn't about to give Harvey a free discount.
After a moment of thought, Wayne grabbed his phone and called Alan Horn.
"Hello, Mr. Horn, this is Wayne."
After some brief small talk, Wayne told him about the current offer and asked if he wanted to use his first right of refusal. Wayne was hoping that...
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Chapter 270: Next Stop, Hong Kong
"The essence of marketing is simply about finding ways to give your business a better chance of winning."
"That’s reality. Reality works this way."
"Everyone carries a set of dice in their pockets. When it’s time to make a decision, they take them out and roll. Among those dice, there’s one called the Amusement Park die."
"To estimate how many people might visit Universal Studios, you need to ask how many people pull out this die...
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*Chapter 221: The Peril of Lys*
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Chapter 181: Beyond the Three Tomoe
Late at night, in the Uchiha Clan district, the clan leader Fugaku and his eldest son, Itachi, were engaged in a conversation.
“Are you saying that someone is deliberately targeting the Higanbana Merchant Guild and the Uchiha Clan?”
Under the dim light, Uchiha Fugaku gazed at his calm and composed eldest son. He realized that at some point, even he could no longer read his son's thoughts.
Itachi appeared unaware of his father’s...
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*Chapter 181: Orochimaru Struck by a Boomerang – Have I Become an Evil Uchiha?*
Inside the meeting room,
A chorus of wild laughter from the Uchihas could be faintly heard from outside.
Tsunade stood silently in place, fists clenched tightly. She was so furious that even her prominent chest seemed to tremble with rage!
Everyone present glanced at the large hole in the floor in front of her and the smashed meeting table. Unable to help themselves, they...
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In team competitions, it ultimately comes down to overall strength.
Compared to the progress made by Izumi and Bukawa, the other members of Gyokurin Middle School were no match for Seigaku.
The remaining four matches ended in complete shutouts for Seigaku.
The final score was 1-4. (The first round required all five matches to be played.)
Gyokurin Middle School was eliminated.
However, this only highlighted the impressive skills of Izumi and Bukaw...
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The next day.
7:00 AM.
Led by Ishikawa, a group of eight from the school boarded the bus heading to Akizuki Sports Park, located about 5 kilometers away from Hyotei Academy.
7:10 AM.
The group got off the bus and, following Ishikawa’s lead, made their way to the tennis court area designated for the tournament, guided by the signs along the way.
"Hello."
Just as the registration staff had finished setting up their station but hadn’t ye...
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“Hah...”
In a corner of the training grounds, Ishikawa let out a long exhale.
Success!
He had finally bridged the connection between kendo and tennis, carving out a unique path that belonged solely to him.
“The true essence of kendo, huh?”
With a thought, Ishikawa opened his character stats panel.
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*[Name: Ishikawa Shin]*
*[Age: 12]*
*[Identity: First-year student at Hyotei Academy, Regular Membe...
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Returning to Hyotei, Ishikawa practiced several sets of ancient martial arts routines before finally going to bed.
Over the next few days, his life followed a strict routine of studying, training, and practicing ancient martial arts.
While it might have seemed monotonous to others, Ishikawa found joy in it. Every day, he could feel himself growing stronger.
Five days later, after completing another set of ancient martial arts routines, a sudden realization dawne...
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Confusion.
Shock.
Astonishment.
In an instant, a mix of emotions erupted within Ibu Shinji’s heart. At that moment, he stood frozen like a statue.
Had his side-spin serve just been completely dismantled?
“Your speed is good, and the spin is sharp,” Ishikawa commented from across the court. “Unfortunately, it lacks concealment, and there’s not enough variation.”
Concealment?
Variation?
Outside the court, Kamio and Tachi...
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*Chapter 1151: Great Wisdom Appears as Foolishness*
The fifth edition’s ending, which was the director’s cut shown during the premiere, is considered the most brutal version according to various rumors. New Line Cinema was concerned the audience wouldn’t accept such a harsh conclusion, so in the first round of screenings, copies of this version were limited. In some cities, there may have been only one theater showing it.
Originally, New Line Cinema hoped to soften ...
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On one side, Uchiha Obito was still seething with helpless rage in front of Nohara Rin’s gravestone.
Meanwhile, deep in the forest, Seimei had already begun his move.
He didn’t recklessly reveal himself to confront Obito directly. Instead, he quietly circled around the cemetery, heading in the direction Kakashi had just left.
Then, forming hand seals, he performed a jutsu—Transformation Jutsu!
Poof!
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After quickly freshening up, Seimei gathered his gear, dressed neatly, and stepped out of the room, ready to find something to eat.
Since this was supposed to be a time to relax, there was no way he was settling for military rations again. He was craving the delicious street food from the breakfast stalls he hadn't had in a while.
"I just hope they're out there today..."
Standing at the door, Seimei glanced up at the gray, overcast sky and muttered to himself.
I...
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Monday.
Class day.
"Adam, you really moved out," Ted said enviously. "You must be loaded."
He didn't even have enough money to get a hotel room to escape Matthew, let alone afford to rent a place long-term.
"It's my friend's apartment," Adam explained with a smile. "She inherited it from her grandmother, so the rent is super cheap."
The rental market in the U.S. is quite structured—once a lease is signed, annual rent increases cannot exceed 2%,...
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*New York University Medical Center*
"Adam, take them to the ICU!"
"Adam, escort them out."
"Adam, give us a hand!"
...
In this place where life and death played out every moment, Adam quickly immersed himself in his work. He was simply too noticeable to be left alone.
The senior nurses would always call out to him first whenever they needed help, happily ordering him around, leaving him barely a moment to rest.
Fortunate...
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Two days later.
*Apartment 520.*
"Hey, how did your talk with Carol go?"
Early in the morning, Adam had just woken up and was sitting at the dining table, waiting for Monica's breakfast. When he saw Ross walk in, he asked curiously.
"Uh... it was just okay."
Ross waved his hand awkwardly, clearly unwilling to go into details.
"What do you mean by 'just okay'?"
Monica, wearing an apron, also turned to look at him.
...
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*At the Bar.*
Bang!
The bar door swung open again as Monica, Chandler, and Joey walked in together.
"Hey, what are you guys talking about?"
Ross frantically signaled to Adam with his eyes, silently begging him not to mention what had just happened. After all, they were all friends, and if rumors like this spread, it could seriously affect their friendships.
"Let’s have Ross explain it himself," Adam said with a nod a...
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The next night.
A bar.
"Ughhh~"
Ross pushed the door open and walked in, looking lost. He glanced around the empty bar before turning to Phoebe, who was drinking at the counter. He let out his classic depressed Ross sigh and asked, "Where is everyone?"
"Oh, the bar is already closed. Chris (the bartender) told me to lock up after I finished my drink," Phoebe explained before looking at Ross, who was obviously troubled. "What happened? Was l...
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