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The Redfish (Edmure SI) chapter 114

Keeping Promises

Edmure POV

Daenerys wanted to hold the meeting with Shireen as soon as Asha returned. I was surprised that they spent the whole day in the meeting. I expected Daenerys to give Shireen her demands, and if she failed to meet those demands, she would start threatening Shireen. I don’t know what they have spoken of, but they looked satisfied with the meeting.

“What do you think about her?” I asked Sandor Clegane, who guarded me.

“About who?”

Blood waters (Chapter 25)

Chapter 25

Utakata looked at the narrow longsword in his hands that resembled a large needle. A thin wire, mirroring thread, was tied through the eye at the base of its hilt. The sword was razor sharp, light, and unbelievably durable. Utakata has been training for five days with the sword, and it hasn’t dulled even a bit.

The sword was longer than he was tall, so it was tough to use at first. He practiced different grips, feeling the weight and balance of the weapon in his hands...

What is dead may never die (Chapter 92)

You're Nobody Till Somebody Wants You Dead

Theon POV

I looked as my Valyrian Steel dagger spun on top of a smooth table. Rocky filled his cheeks with grapes, sitting on my shoulder. I kept my focus as I returned to watching the dagger spin, but once it stopped, I looked at myself from within the birdcage. Finally, after so long, I could warg into this stupid seagull.

It would help me tremendously in the future, but for now, I returned to my own body. The bird looked around h...

Blazing eyes (Uchiha OC/SI) chapter 61

Chapter 61

Kakashi decided to buy Sasuke some sweets since he would be promoted to a chunin after meeting with Hokage. Yet he considered abandoning the plan as the line was too long in the famous dango shop. But it was a perfect time to catch up on his reading. As he started reading the new chapter in the Icha-Icha series, he stopped, ripped the book in half, and threw it in the trashcan.

He didn’t know when or how, but Kaen’s special edition replaced his original book. How su...

The Redfish (Edmure SI) chapter 113

Too far gone

Daenerys POV

Sitting on the terrace of my chambers, I looked at the skies where my dragons flew. I could see that they savored the freedom that I had taken before. They were too big to land anywhere on the Great Pyramid. I miss the days when they would snuggle on my shoulders and lap, looking to be scratched and petted.

I miss the days when I was a naïve girl who could trust her brother to protect her. But days have changed, and so has I changed. Time flew fast...

What is dead may never die (Chapter 91)

The trap for the rats

Loras POV

It wasn’t surprising that nobody cared about the Mountain. Even the Hound didn’t bother to take the body of his brother. The last I saw of the Mountain was when he was lifted on the cart after removing his armor. I didn’t care where he was thrown out. I didn’t think he would be coming home. The Lannister might still use him one last time and gift it to the Martells.

Apart from my father’s anger directed at me, my standing in the Red ...

Blazing eyes (Uchiha OC/SI) chapter 60

Chapter 60

Kaen Uchiha, The Fifth Hokage, looked at his empty desk with proud eyes. Not even a speck of dust lay there, and most importantly, not a single sheet of paper. After a week of hard work, he caught up to all the work. The Third had left after passing him the title of the Hokage and finished all his work. Cracking his stiff neck, Kaen stood up and looked through the window into the village, basking in the sunrise.

“Call for Anko Mitarashi,” Kaen said, and an ANBU oper...

The Redfish (Edmure SI) chapter 112

Light resistance

Edmure POV

The giant stone flew over my head, crashing into the tower's walls before it crumbled and fell, bringing the wall down, too. A narrow entrance appeared, and a few more stones widened it further. I ordered the men to wait as more stones hit that place, clearing more space. When I saw that it was a big enough entrance, I motioned for the freedmen to invade the city.

With their weapons held high, they rushed to the hole in the wall, climbing over the...

Blood waters (Chapter 24)

Chapter 24

It was suspicious why the chamber they were in was so big. It was dark, but shinobi, with trained eyes, could still see in front of them. Utakata had no trouble as his sensing abilities let him discern people around him. Kisame, Zabuza, and Ringo had particular chakra that Utakata could easily distinguish from others.

But it didn’t matter, as the people attacking them differed from anyone Utakata had ever met. Their chakra was irregular. It felt like they were drugged...

What is dead may never die (Chapter 90)

Trapped

Jaime POV

Riding through the ravaged and empty villages of the Westerland made my stomach churn. The farmlands were abandoned and burned down. There was nothing left. The same thing would have happened to the Riverlands if my father hadn’t stopped. So, I knew it was hypocritical to feel anger and hatred after seeing the same happen to my homeland, but I couldn’t help it.

As we made our way to Lannisport, I saw many things done to my homeland. Each felt worse than...

Blazing eyes (Uchiha OC/SI) chapter 59

Chapter 59

Naruto walked into the third training ground. Sasuke and Sakura were already waiting for him, but Kakashi was nowhere to be seen. They should have already learned that Kakashi-sensei will never show up on time. But they still would come at the agreed time, all the time. It was the first since the Chunin Exam that they would be all together again, and of course, Sasuke ruined the nice moment for Naruto.

“You late, loser.”

“Shut it, teme.”

“Dobe.”<...

The Redfish (Edmure SI) chapter 111

Precaution before the strike

Edmure POV

It took two weeks of hard riding to reach Yunkai. The Windblown and the Stormcrows quickly set a perimeter around the city. The three thousand freedmen Daenerys gave me started working on building the camps. Grey Worm ordered the two thousand Unsullied to erect defenses. While they did that, I rode around Yunkai, planning how to take it.

Yunkai’s walls were made of yellow bricks. Poor maintenance was shown as the walls were crumbling...

Blood waters (Chapter 23)

Chapter 23

The mornings were tranquil in the Village Hidden in the Mist. The thick mist would cover the village, making it hard for people to see through it. It was no different in the training ground where Utakata stood still. By his side, Harusame observed with an impassive expression, his arms folded across his chest.

Like any other skill, mastery comes with practice. Utakata would repeatedly perform the jutsu under Harusame's supervision, gradually refining his execution. It d...

What is dead may never die (Chapter 89)

The threat of conflict

Theon POV

Sometimes, dismissing people and notions as irrelevant while not fully understanding them was easy. It was easy for me to ignore the Temple of the Graces as I had other things to worry about and think about. They were the same as the Faith of the Seven in Westeros. In a grand scheme, they are useless. They have limited power, and they couldn’t exercise that power thoughtlessly.

But there were other ways to tip the scale. What they lack in p...

Blazing eyes (Uchiha OC/SI) chapter 58

Chapter 58

Naruto stared at the white ceiling of the infirmary. He could hear cheers outside the room, indicating that the final fight had ended. Naruto grasped the sheets of the bed in frustration. He should have been out there and faced Sasuke. But he could barely move. Naruto could already imagine Sasuke prowling all proud and smug.

“I should have beat that smirk out of you,” Naruto mumbled.

“Shut it,” A voice from the bed beside him replied.

“Don’t tell...

The Redfish (Edmure SI) chapter 110

The Redfish

Edmure POV

Seeing Daenerys parade a dozen Great Masters before the court made many tense. After the attack at yesterday’s trial, Daenerys quickly launched a counterattack. Half of the pyramids in Meereen were raided in one day and night. No matter how much the Great Masters complained and tried to refuse to comply with Daenerys actions, their words fell too short.

The whole city was on Daenerys’ side. The Unsullied had to stop the citizens from breaking into ...

Blood waters (Chapter 22)

Chapter 22

It has been a while since he felt this way. Ever since he was born into this world, it seemed that his fate was predestined to struggle in this world until he perished. As an orphan, he struggled to find food to fill himself. He struggled to survive brutal training as a student, and as a shinobi, he survived various missions. Yet, at this moment, he was being promoted to a chunin.

To Utakata, the shinobi rank in the Mist meant little to nothing. It wouldn’t change whe...

What is dead may never die (Chapter 88)

The depths of deception

Theon POV

The marketplace was bustling with people as I walked around it. Wherever I looked, people were buying or selling things to each other. Everything besides weapons could be found in this place, from various trinkets to clothes to food. I looked carefully around, trying to hear some rumor or two. Even though my Valyrian wasn’t perfect, it was enough to understand most people's words.

“What are we even looking at?” Anguy asked, walking nex...

Blazing eyes (Uchiha OC/SI) chapter 57

Chapter 57

Naruto jumped out from the stands as soon as Sasuke returned. Seeing him fight with Shino excited Naruto, and he could barely contain himself. So, even before his name was called out, he had already jumped down and strode to the middle of the arena. Naruto stretched as he waited for his opponent. He would beat down that freaky no eyebrow and show that he was better than Sasuke.

The Redfish (Edmure SI) chapter 109

Trial of the Harpy

Edmure POV

I didn’t know what Asha wanted from me as she called me to her ship. Even though I didn’t have much to do, I wouldn't say I liked wasting my time. When Asha came before me with Theon by her side, I knew what she would ask. Theon looked pale and thin, probably side effects from being locked in the ship for so long.

“Theon,” I greeted the young man.

“Lord Edmure,” Theon did the same.

“Is there something you want, Asha?”...

Blood waters (Chapter 21)

Chapter 21

Utakata woke up to the sound of the waves crashing into the wooden frame of the ship. The rocking made it impossible for him to return to sleep. He observed the room he was in. It was a simple and small room with one bed and cabinet. Utakata’s hand stunk as he tried to clear his eyes. Even though his hands were already healed quite a bit, they still were stiff.

Utakata’s legs were wobbly as he stood up. He had to lean on the wall to walk through the ship if he didn�...

What is dead may never die (Chapter 87)

Beyond the vows

Jon POV

Robb stared at me as the light from the candles flickered. It was from the surprise of me defending the enemies of the North or simply from questioning him that Robb stayed silent. He took the bottle of wine and poured it into his cup. He drank it all, slamming the empty cup at the table. The cup shattered at the impact.

“What do you want me to do!?” I never heard Robb yell so hard. “Spare them? Send them back to where they came from? So, what i...

Blazing eyes (Uchiha OC/SI) chapter 56

Chapter 56

After the intense fight with the Hyuga, Kaen looked forward to Shikamaru’s match. Yet he didn’t know if he should praise Shikamaru or be disappointed in him at the end of the match. Even after he countered all of Temari’s attacks, he still surrendered when he could have won if he pushed himself more. It was a wise decision, but it didn’t mean Kaen liked it.

Shikamaru’s tactics were brilliant, and Kaen recognized that the boy had planned the fight before it had...

The Redfish (Edmure SI) chapter 108

Kneelers

Robb POV

Seeing the Wall before us, I could tell it wasn‘t just me who visibly relaxed. Eastwatch by the sea was prepared to accompany us. I wanted to say that the nightmare was over, but I knew better. The men of Night‘s Watch expected to see us, but not the wildlings, giants, and mammoths that boarded the land first.

Benjen Stark quickly took command of Eastwatch, telling them to send ravens. The gates must be closed and sealed; nobody is to go beyond the Wall...

Blood waters (Chapter 20)

Chapter 20

Utakata looked around and grimaced as he felt dozens of shinobi surrounding him. The Mist should be on the move by now, so Utakata has no choice but to grab attention even from more shinobi. Yet he was more concerned about the girl before him. It would be difficult to defeat her. Utakata could tell that her control over her tail beast was better than his.

“Is those are your last words?” The girl with blonde hair asked.

“They are not, for I won’t die today,...

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The Redfish- some of you have already noticed it is nearing its end, but it still has some ways to go. If nothing changes (like the Winds of Winter release), I sho...

What is dead may never die (Chapter 87)

The brother I used to know

Jon POV

“LOOSE!“

The black arrows hissed downward like snakes on feathered wings. It was impossible to see where they were landing in the dark. The darkness just took them, and we could only hope the free folk were hit. Otherwise, we would be wasting our arrows. As soon as one arrow flew out, another followed. Even if we were dregs of the order, they were men of the Night's Watch.

The free folk shall not pass. The trebuchet creaked as a h...

Blazing eyes (Uchiha OC/SI) chapter 55

Chapter 55

Rasa felt uneasy as he entered Konoha. As soon as he passed the gates, one of the Sannin met him. Jiraiya dismissed his escorts and stepped to welcome Rasa himself. Rasa immediately understood that the Sannin was here to keep watch over him. Of course, Konoha wouldn’t trust him after what he tried to do.

If they didn’t concern themselves with the reaction from the other villages, Rasa didn’t think Konoha would let him be. He will have to be on his best behavior in...

The Redfish (Edmure SI) chapter 107

Unveiling shadows

Edmure POV

The courtroom was in disarray. The Great Master and notable merchants crowed the Throne seeking the Queen’s attention. It wasn’t long since Daenerys raided the noble families that I found to be involved with the Sons of the Harpy. After confiscating various weapons, Daenerys took them into custody and locked them in dungeons before announcing their crimes to Meereen.

Now the rest of the noble houses were in outrage. Some noble houses viewed t...

Blood waters (Chapter 19)

Chapter 19

Hold the line, they said. Utakata looked at the fifteen shinobi coming to them. Of course, the Cloud shinobi wouldn’t let them be. They rushed at Utakata and six Mist shinobi next to him. Utakata mended his chakra as much as possible. Then Utakata performed a sequence of hand seals as the enemy neared. A swirling vortex of water beneath his feet was generated and directed toward his targets.

The Cloud shinobi, instead of dodging it, used their lightning jutsu to pierc...