Kazami Yusei sighed. With one arm, he held Shiro close, and with the other, he grabbed Kaguya's hand.
"Let's go quickly. I was afraid this would happen."
...
In the real world, at the Shinomiya Residence.
Hayasaka knelt on the floor, sobbing uncontrollably, looking at the Young Mistress lying on the bed, with helmet on, lost in slumber. Her heart was filled with immense regret.
Standing beside her were Kaguya's parents and the head of the Shinomiya Family, Shinom...
2025-10-20 01:53:20 +0000 UTC
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Watching Kiriko leave, Yusei withdrew his gaze, took Shiro's hand, and looked towards the girl standing helplessly in a corner.
"Let's go, Shiro. Looks like we'll have to take a newbie leveling with us."
Shiro lifted her head to look at Yusei, somewhat puzzled.
"Nii, is it necessary to bring her? Shiro wants to have a two-person world with Nii..."
"Can't be helped. I've received a lot of care from her grandfather too," Yusei said, ruffling Shiro's hair.
"If that'...
2025-10-20 01:53:11 +0000 UTC
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Seeing Hiashi, and beside him, his twin brother Hyuga Hizashi, who had bandaged his forehead to cover the Caged Bird Seal, the smile on Jin's face held a hint of playful meaning.
"Hey! A gift for you!"
Jin took a burlap sack from Orochimaru and tossed it to the two brothers.
Hiashi, caught off guard, caught it.
Under Jin's meaningful look, he slowly opened the bag.
When he saw A's head inside, he was so frightened he nearly fell on his backside.
The reactio...
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Jin's shout echoed over Konoha.
Instantly, the entire village's population of over a million, whether ordinary civilians, or Ninja of civilian origin like Kakashi and Guy, or Ninja from clans like Shikaku and Choza, were all left dumbfounded.
The current generation of Ino-Shika-Cho, having a barbecue together, looked at each other in disbelief, wondering if they were dreaming.
The fat Choza even seemed oblivious to the glistening meat on the grill.
He reached out and p...
2025-10-20 01:52:24 +0000 UTC
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Menma led Kushina into the living room of Naruto's apartment.
A smell, a mix of expired food and profound loneliness, hit them, making Kushina hold her breath instantly.
The living room was cramped and chaotic.
An old wooden table was piled high with empty milk cartons and instant noodle cups. Some cups still contained dried sauce and noodle scraps, attracting a few flies buzzing around them.
A few discarded clothes were scattered in the corner.
The kitchen was e...
2025-10-20 01:49:29 +0000 UTC
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"Alright... that makes it ten successful C-Rank missions you've completed now."
Exiting the Mission Assignment Hall, Kakashi spoke to the young girl beside him.
"Mhm... Kakashi-sensei."
Hearing this, Sakura didn't seem particularly happy, merely nodding slightly before turning to leave.
Seeing this, Kakashi wasn't sure how to console his student.
But he still voiced his thoughts before she left.
"Sakura, you don't need to dwell on it."
"Both Sasuke an...
2025-10-20 01:49:14 +0000 UTC
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"The new Hokage?"
Under a waterfall, a sturdy figure, unfazed by the pounding water, asked without changing his expression.
"Yeah! I heard he was directly appointed by the Daimyo, the head of the Hyuga Clan."
"They also said they're going to capture the Missing-Nin, 'Uzumaki Naru-'"
By the waterfall, the two kids, Udon and Moegi, took turns narrating.
Hearing this, Konohamaru merely let out a disdainful sneer.
"With their abilities?"
As he spoke, Kono...
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When Harry found his footing again, he realized he was on a moving train.
The train was full of children, seemingly new students of some school, wearing the iconic wizard robes, some holding wands in their hands.
"This is from the beginning of our first year."
Lupin's voice came from Harry's right, tinged with clear nostalgia.
"To be precise, it's on the train to Hogwarts at the start of term. My memory."
Sirius's voice, of course, came from below Harry. He was s...
2025-10-20 01:48:39 +0000 UTC
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Calling the rooster ‘giant’ might be a bit of an exaggeration, but compared to a normal rooster, its ostrich-like size certainly qualified as enormous.
The rooster held its head high, radiating an air of arrogance. With each step, its sharp, hook-like claws were visible.
Its body was covered in fiery red feathers, its beak as sharp as an eagle's, and atop its head was a crown of flames… real, burning flames, like those of the Olympic Torch, eternal and unyielding.
Its ...
2025-10-20 01:48:19 +0000 UTC
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The small plant was only the size of an adult's palm, swaying without any wind, emerald green like jade. Something glistening seemed to flow on its leaves. Where it took root, even liquid magma had turned into thread-like streams, flowing across the rocky ground.
This should have been an unbelievable scene, yet it didn't shock Law much.
If the World Tree could feed on magma, why not a small plant?
"I don't like eating grass." Kuro, in his smoky form, floated leisurely in the...
2025-10-20 01:48:07 +0000 UTC
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Kiriko, who had just realized her true gender was exposed and was panicking about how to explain it to the other party, was suddenly stunned.
‘What did she just hear? Kiriko? How did this guy know my nickname was Kiriko?’ (T/N: Kirito = Kirigaya Kazuto, Kiriko = Kirigaya Kazuko.)
"Do you know me?" Kiriko looked at Yusei in confusion.
Her voice had changed now, becoming the familiar tone she knew.
Noticing this change, Kiriko mentally noted, 'As expected.'
SAO...
2025-10-19 00:43:43 +0000 UTC
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The red figure spoke under the gaze of the uneasy players.
"Players, welcome to my world."
"My name is Kayaba Akihiko. I am now the only human who can control this world."
It seemed to be the first time many players had faced Kayaba, the game's developer, directly. Many exclaimed in surprise and curiosity, while much of the tension and unease dissipated.
Thinking about it, they were in the presence of the game's developer. This scary, tense atmosphere was probably just...
2025-10-19 00:43:33 +0000 UTC
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The bell of the starting town rang out, echoing throughout all of SAO. All players, those curiously exploring the game world or professional gamers diligently leveling up, looked towards the tall, towering clock tower at the town's center.
Players close enough could see the large bell swinging on its own, with no one striking it.
"Is this... a forced teleport?"
Kirito looked puzzled towards the town. Since he had no intention of logging out yet, he hadn't discovered the inab...
2025-10-19 00:43:21 +0000 UTC
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Under the unfriendly gazes of the sibling duo, the black-haired youth finally steeled himself and stopped grinding.
"Uh... hello."
The black-haired youth scratched his head, unsure of what to say.
He was actually quite frustrated. As a Beta Tester, he knew the grinding spots and didn't expect others to be here, but these two had arrived even earlier.
That alone would have been fine, as they could have just grinded separately. The awkward part was that Yusei and Shiro w...
2025-10-19 00:43:11 +0000 UTC
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Actually, just after Jin had left Konoha for less than two miles, he received a message via hawk from Orochimaru.
This matter was orchestrated by Kumogakure in collaboration with Root.
Their goal was to lure Jin out alone for an ambush and assassination.
Sigh, when you get down to it, it's the same tactic Danzo used with Hanzo to kill Yahiko in the original work.
"I'm very curious about what you've been doing these past six months. The techniques those three little gir...
2025-10-19 00:42:39 +0000 UTC
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"So that's it. This is an assassination plan targeting Jin-nii, right?"
Konan coldly spoke.
Although she couldn't distinguish the subtle differences between the Root and Anbu’s masks, just seeing these people dressed in grayish-white flak jackets allowed her to guess the whole story from beginning to end.
"Very clever, little girl picked up by Uchiha Jin."
The Root at the front sneered through his mask:
"Here gathered the strongest elite forces of Kumogakure an...
2025-10-19 00:42:26 +0000 UTC
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Within the two-story house belonging to Menma in Konoha Village, Menma and Kushina appeared silently.
Menma wore his signature black tracksuit, his spiky black hair looking sharp and lively.
He glanced around his training room.
"Mom, a little disguise." Menma said, pointing to Kushina's grayish complexion and striking red hair.
Kushina nodded, forming hand seals.
After a ripple of Chakra, her red hair turned into an inconspicuous dark brown. The fine black cracks...
2025-10-19 00:41:19 +0000 UTC
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In the Hokage's office.
Although the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, had retired long ago, the two senior advisors still consulted him on major and minor village affairs.
With the position of the Fifth Hokage still vacant, Hiruzen remained as crucial as a stabilizing pillar for the village.
One could say he had retired, but not completely.
But today, Hiruzen was beginning to regret not finding a secluded place to live after stepping down… or simply dying during that ...
2025-10-19 00:40:59 +0000 UTC
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"Hahahahaha…"
"Haha-"
A large and a small figure walked down the street, occasionally stopping to buy some dumplings, then a few steps later purchasing a mask.
Their laughter mingled together, sounding perfectly harmonious.
The group following them, however, felt completely and utterly superfluous.
"Look, can't we just go do our own thing?"
B was the first to voice his opinion, but his words were shot down by a glare from Karin.
"Fine, fine…"
<...
2025-10-19 00:40:44 +0000 UTC
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"If Harry truly wants to understand the events of the past, we need to tell him objectively and fairly, Sirius."
"Of course, I'll be objective and fair!" Sirius exclaimed, "I'll show him in the most direct way why James and the rest of us disliked Snivellus so much back then!"
"Don't you understand how incredibly rude that behavior is!"
Finally, Harry had had enough of Sirius's derogatory nickname. He pointed an accusing finger.
"No matter what conflicts you had with P...
2025-10-19 00:40:17 +0000 UTC
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The ‘things’ active in the underground world weren't limited to the Bone Race, as there were also various dangerous creatures.
Those within the ‘normal’ size range usually moved in groups, appearing in large numbers, while those beyond the normal size typically acted alone.
This pattern wasn't absolute, but so far, almost all the creatures they encountered followed it.
After traveling through the underground world for over a month, besides the Bone Nightmare and Bone...
2025-10-19 00:39:51 +0000 UTC
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The phantom, hovering between reality and illusion, resembled snow or jade, standing about ten meters tall with the faint outline of armor.
The phantom held a long blade, its indistinct face featuring hawk-like eyes.
Before deciding to stay in the Slu Tribe's dwelling, Law had considered creating a Nen Beast purely for combat, similar to Netero's Guanyin, to overcome the lack of wide-area destructive power.
Perhaps it had been two years now. Due to the high difficulty, Law s...
2025-10-19 00:39:41 +0000 UTC
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When Yusei opened his eyes and saw the world again, he was no longer in the familiar setting of his real-world home, but in a small town styled after the medieval period.
Ancient cobblestone paths covered in moss, pedestrians on both sides of the street dressed in either lavish or simple cloth garments, the calls of hawkers from small stalls, the scent of food in the air, the changing expressions on the faces of NPCs as they passed by and conversed.
Everything felt so real, as if ...
2025-10-17 23:04:39 +0000 UTC
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It’s worth mentioning that Yusei's manga received notice from the Kodansha’s editor the week before, just one day after the Kendo Tournament ended.
His [Attack on Titan] manga had been accepted, a contract was successfully signed, and it was published in the latest issue of the weekly manga magazine.
The terms of the contract were quite generous, likely due to the recognized potential of the [Attack on Titan’s] theme and genre. It was among the best offers for a new artist's...
2025-10-17 23:04:27 +0000 UTC
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On the 22nd floor of a building in a high-end residential complex in Tokyo.
Sugo, having returned to his apartment door, reached into his bag for his keys. Just then, he suddenly heard a young voice.
"Have you met Yuuki Asuna?"
"Who?" Sugo's hand froze. He spun around to see a hooded boy with a youthful face, like a student who had just entered high school.
Sugo's mind raced for a moment, then he relaxed.
‘Probably a classmate of Yuuki Asuna's,’ He thought, â...
2025-10-17 23:04:12 +0000 UTC
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A girl with long pink hair emerged from the car. Dressed in a beautiful one-piece dress, her cute, somewhat dorky face wore a smile.
After getting out, she walked directly up to Yusei.
Under the puzzled gazes of the trio, she suddenly bowed deeply.
"Thank you for last time."
The girl's bow and thanks were directed at Yusei, causing the two girls beside him to look his way.
But Yusei himself was also confused. He didn't think he had met this girl before, had he?
2025-10-17 23:03:50 +0000 UTC
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Kaguya Shinomiya bowed to her grandfather with utmost seriousness.
"Thank you, Grandfather!"
Koken's face was filled with smiles. Nothing made him happier than seeing his granddaughter grow.
He nodded and said:
"Mm, go on. This will be a good start. Also, if you have time, visit my place more often. You might run into that kid, Kazami Yusei. You can train together then."
"Yes!" A flame of determination flickered in Kaguya's eyes.
Seeing his granddaughter so...
2025-10-17 23:03:41 +0000 UTC
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Kaguya’s first thought was: her grandfather was exaggerating!
But then she reconsidered… after all, her grandfather had always been the serious type, never one to tell falsehoods to the younger generation. He called a spade a spade and never spoke carelessly about things he wasn't sure of.
However... a once-in-a-millennium swordsmanship genius? That was simply unbelievable. What did that even mean? It meant talent on par with the founder of the Hiten Mitsurugi-ryu!
Kaguy...
2025-10-17 23:03:33 +0000 UTC
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But she immediately dismissed that thought because Utaha wasn't that old either…
‘Hmm, both are high school students who came together for some reason. Could it be a love story between a young master from a noble family and an ordinary girl? No wonder the 'other woman' in Shi-chan's novel is a rich girl, while the female lead is an ordinary girl.’
‘I was wondering before how Shi-chan could write such realistic plots. Now I know... it's based on personal experience.’
<...
2025-10-17 23:03:14 +0000 UTC
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"About that... I can, but I need to let my family know first. Also, I haven't asked Shiro for her opinion yet."
Yusei looked at Shiro, who was playing on her phone nearby, and asked for her opinion.
Shiro stopped what she was doing, looked at Yusei, and rarely gave him a thumbs-up.
"Shiro is fine with anything. Also... Nii was very cool today!"
Hearing his adorable little sister's praise, Yusei couldn't help but smile.
"As expected of my cute Imouto, you complete...
2025-10-17 23:03:06 +0000 UTC
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