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What is dead may never die (Chapter 86)

The Night's Defiance

Jon POV

I limped through the dungeons supporting myself with one hand on the wall. The walls were cold to the touch, but my leg hurt more than I was cold. I have put too much pressure on my leg while fighting the free folk. Even after a month, my leg hasn’t healed. Even if the pain seemed duller, sometimes it would flare up.

Still, I left my crutch behind. I couldn’t show weakness before the Free Folk I was about to meet. Biting down my lip, I lowere...

Blazing eyes (Uchiha OC/SI) chapter 54

Chapter 54

Jiraiya looked at the Hokage as he comfortably sat on his chair before the Hokage sat the Fire Daimyo. After exchanging greetings, the meeting went smoothly. The Hokage told the Daimyo that the final test of the Chunin Exams would be taken by Konoha genin apart from two from Suna. So, he didn’t have anything to worry about as the village’s future was secured.

“I will be waiting for tomorrow’s performance,” The Fire Daimyo said, sipping his tea.

“I am s...

The Redfish (Edmure SI) chapter 106

The shadows under the Harpy

Edmure POV

To attack the Temple of the Graces would be foolish, even if we knew what they were hiding. We would make an enemy of everyone in Meereen. But leaving them alone would bring trouble too. It was a complicated matter that I didn’t wish to spend time on. I wanted to be done with them and return home, but he needed to finish what he had begun.

“How much longer do we have to stay here?” Tyrion asked.

“Until we see all those who...

Blood waters (Chapter 18)

Chapter 18

Utakata could feel his master’s hands on his back as he circulated the six tails chakra around his body. It took a week, but he finally managed to sustain one tail cloak for a while. It felt terrific to Utakata. He felt his power at least double. He was more durable, faster, stronger, and his wounds healed faster while he was in one tail cloak, but he refused to be consumed by it and lose control.

It was only double power. He was still weak, even though he could now d...

What is dead may never die (Chapter 85)

Sons of the Harpy

Theon POV

"Your Grace," said Ser Barristan Selmy, the lord commander of Dany’s Queensguard, "there is no need for you to see this."

I turned to see Dany walking into the dungeon as I was finishing my work. Anguy provided me with a clean cloth to clean my bloodied hands. Dany clutched her lion pelt to her chest. Underneath, a sheer white linen tunic covered her to midthigh. It looked like Dany tried to sleep but couldn’t and came here to check on me.

Blazing eyes (Uchiha OC/SI) chapter 53

Chapter 53

Looking at the broken body of Danzo under his feet, Jiraiya felt disgusted. Kaen has asked to watch over the Third Hokage and has explained what was going on. So even without his sensei’s instructions, Jiraiya still observed a confrontation between his sensei and Danzo. He could see how conflicted his sensei was. It was hard to watch any longer, especially when Danzo started talking about peace.

“Be careful, Jiraiya-sama,” Hiashi Hyuga called out as Danzo’s body...

The Redfish (Edmure SI) chapter 105

Cold Hands

Jaime POV

This night was the coldest I have experienced in my life. But it was fine, and it was the day I would die anyway. Yet I couldn’t stop now. Even when I felt dozens of cuts on my body, I held my shield high and continued to cut a path through the dead. Even if it was for a few more minutes, I needed to buy more time for Robb to escape. He must survive for at least that will give some worth to my life.

I didn’t know how long I was at it, but I found mys...

Blood waters (Chapter 17)

Chapter 17

It was a brief moment Utakata had to rest. But even one day of good rest and deep sleep didn’t recover his fatigue. He didn’t even know how he managed to fall asleep when he returned to the village, as he feared that one of the survivors from the previous mission would have rattled him out about using Kazaki Hosuki as a trap to escape, but it seemed they kept their mouths shut.

Utakata had reported the details of the mission and its success to his superiors, even if...

What is dead may never die (Chapter 84)

Trial by combat

Tyrion POV

I was stuck in the Black Cells once again. It became my new home, and aside from going out to the trials, I was always in the dark. With few visitors coming to see me, Podrick kept me company. The fool didn’t take the gold for himself but bought wine for me and cheese to snack on. It could be my last dinner, but at least I have someone loyal to spend it with.

I felt strangely at peace now that I had snatched the power of life and death from my fa...

Blazing eyes (Uchiha OC/SI) chapter 52

Chapter 52

It was a wonderful sight to behold for such an old man like Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Hokage. Looking as the sun set beyond the village he worked so hard to protect had lessened his worries. Even if it was for a bit, Hiruzen enjoyed watching over his home. It gave purpose to him and reassured him that his hard work wasn’t for nothing.

“I had made many mistakes,” Hiruzen said as his guest arrived at the Hokage Rock. “Some bigger than others. Some came from my n...

The Redfish (Edmure SI) chapter 104

Negotiations

Edmure POV

I could tell that the Queen didn’t like my actions as I was dragged by the guards from the dungeons. My hands and legs were bound, and I couldn’t move. They were pretty rough with me. They didn't slow down when they dragged me through the stair, so I got a few bruises. Then I was thrown into the courtroom beneath the throne. The guards then untied me and left the courtroom.

“Lord Edmure,” Daenerys voice echoed through the empty courtroom.

Blood waters (Chapter 16)

Chapter 16

It was agonizing to wait and do nothing. Utakata and his team were in position, laying low and waiting for the enemy to leave their post and attack the shinobi of the Mist. Once they were lured away, they would move to take the fortress. Utakata felt restless. So many things could go wrong, but he had no control over them. He had to lay low and wait.

There were more of the Cloud Shinobi than they had expected. The Mist forces were outnumbered at least three to one. They...

What is dead may never die (Chapter 83)

Trial of rats

Loras POV

When I returned from meeting Tyrion, my grandmother was waiting for me. Margaery was with her, but neither my father nor mother was with them. I could tell that some of their spies had told them that I went to visit Tyrion in the black cells. They hid their anger well, but I could tell they were angry with me. I sat before them and waited for them to speak.

“Why did you meet with the dwarf?” Grandmother didn’t beat around the bush. “What did y...

Blazing eyes (Uchiha OC/SI) chapter 51

Chapter 51

Kaen’s body felt incredibly light. Even as flames escaped his skin, he didn’t feel any pain. After all, the stored chakra in his seal burned, not his body. It was a year's worth of chakra, trapped in the seal, now released for Kaen to use. Still, he found it hard to control his chakra volume. But it was fine, as both previous Hokage and Orochimaru could take it, no matter what he threw.

Trees exploded from the ground Kaen stood on. Kaen avoided them by launching him...

The Redfish (Edmure SI) chapter 103

Bloody mess

Edmure POV

When I opened my eyes, I was greeted by darkness. The cold stone touched my back as I slowly sat down along the wall. Few torches illuminated the hallway and the bars of my cell. I slowly got near the light and checked on my wounds. My arm hurt like hell but was well bandaged and cleaned, so I didn’t fear an infection settling in. The bandages were new too, changed not long ago.

“You finally awake,” A voice coming from a cell before me made my bo...

Blood waters (Chapter 15)

Chapter 15

It took more work than Utakata expected to learn Soap Bubble Ninjutsu. It was more complicated than anything he had seen before. It needed better than perfect chakra control to master it. Creating bubbles to what you want takes much concentration too. The bubbles' size, thickness, and volume must be calculated before making them. The pipe helped a bit to channel the chakra, but it will take a long time until he reaches an advanced level.

Utakata has observed that it is ...

What is dead may never die (Chapter 82)

The black cells

Tyrion POV

I was getting annoyed with the darkness. How many days passed? At this point, it could be two or ten. I barely slept; if I did, I never thought I slept long enough. At least it wasn’t hot in these black cells, but that was the only good thing I could say about it. I have heard of the prison cells in Eyrie, how they were built on the cliffside, and people would fall from them while sleeping. I think I would like those cells more.

I was a fucking L...

Blazing eyes (Uchiha OC/SI) chapter 50

Chapter 50

Using fang over fang jutsu while transforming into a four-headed wolf made a mess of the terrain and the enemy. Hana forced them to scatter and run away from her as she was unstoppable in this transformation. Hana's first target was the weirdo with two heads and probably no brain. He looked dangerous and probably had unpredictable abilities.

Hana knew how important vision was in battle; her opponent having two sets of eyes would be troublesome. But she had four sets of ...

The Redfish (Edmure SI) chapter 102

Northern flames

Robb POV

The sun was disappearing from the horizon as the night descended. Dark storm clouds could be seen fleeting toward us. We knew that with it came death. Standing on the wall of Hardhome, I looked down as my men entered the settlement. Mance Rayder stood beside me, waiting for me to do something that would let him kill me.

Looking behind me at the settlement, I saw the wildlings gathering everything they could carry with their hands to the harbor. Child...

Blood waters (Chapter 14)

Chapter 14

It was dark. Only a few candles lit the room where Utakata was. He was lying on a cold stone slab looking at the ceiling. The room was surrounded by various seals that Utakata didn’t know. Next to him was an old woman lying on a similar cold stone slab. His hands and feet were bound by a strong rope connected to the corners of the stone slab.

“You are younger than I thought,” The old woman said.

Utakata was silent but did turn to the lady. She was old, sixty...

What is dead may never die (Chapter 81)

The Grand Opening

Theon POV

Meereen was bustling. Today the fighting pits were going to open. The Great Masters of Meereen gathered with their servants to see. People from various places came too. It didn’t look like there were many dignitaries from other Free Cities, but with time, they would become curious too. Of course, with many people concentrated in one place, it wasn’t easy to guard it.

I had to do much work to establish the security. I still didn’t understand ...

Blazing eyes (Uchiha OC/SI) chapter 49

Chapter 49

Vultures flew over the heads of the Fourth Kazekage and his entourage. Four guards were with the Fourth Kazekage as he traveled through the desert toward the Land of the Fire. The wind picked up and blew sand around Kazekage. A man stood before him as the sand settled back to the ground. He wore glasses and had grey hair in a ponytail.

“Kabuto Yakushi,” The Fourth Kazekage said.

“It seems I wasn’t too late,” Kabuto replied. “Orochimaru-sama hasn’t sh...

The Redfish (Edmure SI) chapter 101

Peace talks

Robb POV

To persuade Mance Rayder, the leader of the Wildlings, to agree to a peace agreement, I would need to offer compelling incentives that align with the Wildlings' interests and address their concerns. I knew that much, but firstly I had to make Mance Rayder agree to talk with me. So, I had no choice but to surround Hardhome from the sea and the ground to show my power.

Uncle Benjen was chosen as a messenger. I didn’t think the wildlings would kill him, b...

Blood waters (Chapter 13)

Chapter 13

Utakata looked at the money he had received for his work in the past four months. Most credit was given for defeating the Cloud Shinobi to the clan members as they ambushed them. It didn’t matter that only a third of Utakata’s unit survived because they were late or that Utakata and his unit did the most work.

In the end, for all his efforts, Utakata received money and a pat on the shoulder for a job well done. He didn’t expect anything more, but it felt like the ...

What is dead may never die (Chapter 80)

The Wedding

Tyrion POV

The first day of the year and the first day of the new century. I started the day started with the breakfast. I could see that the servants scurried about the corridors and courtyards of the chosen venue for the wedding before I arrived for breakfast, ensuring that every detail was meticulously attended to.

But what else could I expect? The day of the wedding dawned with an air of anticipation and festivity. As the sun began its ascent over the horizon...

Blazing eyes (Uchiha OC/SI) chapter 48

Chapter 48

It was almost time for Kaen to make his move. The third test will begin in a week, but there are still many things to prepare. Shino did well with his training, incorporating sealing jutsu with his bugs. His chakra control was better than before too. Yet Kaen knew Sasuke would exploit his physical strength as it was Shino’s biggest weakness.

Still, Shino improved a lot, and it won’t be easy for Sasuke to win. Shino was very intelligent and was already planning his s...

The Redfish (Edmure SI) chapter 100

Hard decisions

Robb POV

We were lucky to miss storms, but the march to Hardhome was still challenging. I couldn’t stop thinking of that night. I tried to remember every detail I could, fearing that I might have missed something. No matter how important, every little detail could be integral in our next fight against the dead. But it wasn’t easy.

Everything happened fast, and we were too busy trying to survive to observe the battle. It didn’t help that it was a night, a...

Blood waters (Chapter 12)

Chapter 12

A fire burned all around Utakata as the smoke reached the skies. While everyone else was going through the loot they had gathered, Utakata sat alone, cleaning his blades and watching the burning houses. What was once a bustling town was not ashes and dust. There was no hope for this town since the Mist decided to get rid of it.

Utakata’s conclusion that they would be attacking the Paradise Isles was correct. They have descended on the Isles unexpectedly. There was no ...

What is dead may never die (Chapter 79)

Annoying people

Theon POV

Everything was going quite well so far. I found who has been asking to open the fighting pits. He was some Ghiscari noble, tall with gentle hands that never held a weapon or a tool. At least he wasn’t fatty with hundreds of chins—a slender man with pale eyes and amber skin. I didn’t like him the moment I saw him.

Hizdahr zo Loraq was a spokesman for the rest of the Great Masters. He would come to every court meeting and tell his demands to Dan...

Blazing eyes (Uchiha OC/SI) chapter 47

Chapter 47

It looked like Kaen was in Hokage’s office way too much of the late. Well, it will be his office soon, so it was fine. Kaen smiled as the Third Hokage read through the papers he presented him with. It was more than simply evidence that Danzo worked with Orochimaru. The research papers would be enough for everyone to contemn Danzo to death via thousand cuts.

Deplorable experiments on children only scratch the surface of Danzo’s actions. Danzo seemed very keen on huma...