Chapter 21
It was troublesome. Naruto dropping a bucket of paint on one of the teachers was the norm by now, but doing it on Sasuke was something Shikamaru didn’t expect. What he did expect was the fight that soon happened. Sasuke had never lost since that day in sparring, yet this wasn’t sparring with teachers overlooking it.
Naruto kept his distance, running on the tables and throwing chairs at Sasuke, who was trying to catch Naruto. It was very troublesome to sleep in this ...
2022-12-30 15:19:32 +0000 UTC
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Waking up
Davos POV
Her Grace was too kind for this city. Seeing what the butchers and barbers who proclaimed themselves kings did to people were a hardening experience for Shireen and me. People starved on the streets. Children were forced into slavery, and women were raped and beaten regularly.
After the previous self-proclaimed king was killed, the city went into chaos, with men from every corner proclaiming themselves the city’s ruler. We barely had men to keep the cit...
2022-12-25 15:47:39 +0000 UTC
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A new path
Theon POV
It looked like the whole world was bringing me down when I saw the empty harbor of Oldtown. The annoying seagull was screaming next to me. I didn’t listen to the people around me speaking. The Greycloaks looked at me for instructions. I wanted to tell them to go and bring me the head of Lord Hightower.
The Greycloaks were my royal guards chosen by my sister, Asha. She refused to let me go alone if I didn’t have guards around me. No matter how much I ...
2022-12-24 07:58:04 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 20
Once the four arrived at a small town, Jiraiya said goodbye to lady Tsunade and Shizune. Kaen kept quiet. After the speech he gave the other day, he felt awkward around them. He wasn‘t very sentimental, but it annoyed Kaen that someone as capable and strong as lady Tsunade had given up on the path of shinobi.
„We will rest for a few days in the town and then return to the village,“ Jiraiya informed me.
„Why say goodbye to lady Tsunade if you were going to ...
2022-12-23 06:50:18 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 19
The situation wasn‘t good. Jiraiya saw that Kaen was passed out. His skin around the right shoulder started to darken. Jiraiya was worried about his student, but in front of him stood Orochimaru. Before the battle began, he had to decide whether to prioritize his student‘s safety or apprehend Orochimaru.
„You were always soft, Jiraiya.“
Orochimaru‘s words weren‘t wrong. It didn‘t take long for Jiraiya to decide that his student‘s life was most impo...
2022-12-09 16:56:09 +0000 UTC
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Help from a stranger
Edmure POV
I was cold. I shivered as I felt my body freezing, yet at the same, I felt like I was burning from the inside. My head felt it splitting apart. It was hard to open my eyes, and everything was blurry and spinning when I did. My stomach churned, and I tried to move to the side to throw up, but I couldn’t move.
Someone hearing my groans helped me to turn, and a bucket was provided for me to throw up. I had nothing but the acid in my stomach. Th...
2022-12-04 16:23:48 +0000 UTC
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King of the Sunset sea
Theon POV
The Seagard was behind me, as the alliance I wanted with Stannis. I partially understood why he broke it the moment our deal was done, but his showing off his power made me quite mad. How dares he demand me to kneel? I was close to losing my shit, but I knew it would be disastrous for me if I didn’t retreat at that moment.
“Where is Bronn?” I asked Thoros as I looked at the dark sky.
“Should I call for him?”
“Yes.”
2022-12-03 16:59:42 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 18
The little town at the border of the Land of Fire was quite boisterous for its size. Kaen left Jiraiya at a tavern and went by himself to the market. You can get a lot of information about the neighboring countries by how much they sell their product. And Kaen knew from being a police officer that people liked talking in the market, and if you listened, you could find something interesting and valuable.
Kaen managed to gather that the Land of Rice was going through some...
2022-12-02 07:59:57 +0000 UTC
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Jon POV
The wedding
He stood tall and proud with his belly sticking out. As he shouted, spit spilled everywhere. I didn’t understand why Lord Mace Tyrell would want the position so badly. He couldn’t even rebuild the city with his gold and promises. How does he think he can take on the Hand’s duties?
I wanted to shout for him to shut the fuck up. I wanted to bash his head on the table for him to remember where he was. I wanted to shove the necklace of the Hand down his...
2022-11-27 16:22:19 +0000 UTC
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The scales of a fish
Davos POV
Seeing the entire Redwyne fleet being destroyed gave me chills. The Ironborn fought bravely and brutally. I could hear the screams from even over here. The ships burned brightly in the night sky. Those who managed to sail away from this massacre were lucky and probably prayed for the Ironborn not to chase.
I held no pity for the Redwyne fleet. How cruel were they when they made Stannis starve in Robert’s rebellion? I still remember how Stanni...
2022-11-26 07:59:54 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 17
„Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha, please step forward. You two will face each other.“
Hearing these words from Iruka-sensei, Naruto smiled as he thought it was his chance to teach him a lesson once and for all. Sasuke got all the attention of his classmates, and Naruto wanted to prove he wasn‘t worse than him. It was his time to shine and be recognized by others.
„Before you two begin, please make a proper sparring sign. It is a simple etiquette,“ Iruka...
2022-11-25 07:58:47 +0000 UTC
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Knights of summer meet the Ironborn
Theon POV
I looked at the seagull on my table. The bird was white with black markings on its head and wings. I have forgotten how to get a connection with an animal to warg into them. I can’t recall how I did it with Rocky, the squirrel sitting nearby eating bread. For now, I could only feed it and hope I would get closer to the bird.
“Your Grace, the captain of Iron Victory, Victorion Greyjoy, wishes to board your ship.”
A mes...
2022-11-19 17:05:51 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 16
Mizutani Takereo was running. It wasn‘t the first time he had to run for his life. As a missing-nin from Kiri, he was used to being hunted by the hunter-nin. Yet this time, he was running from a true hunter. He didn‘t know his name, but he had heard of him. A shinobi so proficient with a bow was a rarity, so he was already famous for it.
Like many other shinobi from Kiri, Mizutani had gone rogue after the fourth Mizukage took his position. It was so bad at first, bu...
2022-11-18 15:45:33 +0000 UTC
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Torture
Edmure POV
I was swinging from right to left, from front to back, as my hands were bound by chains hanging from the ceiling. If I were swinging any harder, I would be sick. Even now, I feel lightheaded. I didn’t know for how long I was in such a state. There was no light. Sometimes someone would come to feed me, and I would be starving every time.
The cabin inside was damp, and I could smell the moldy air. The only sound I would hear was the rats scurrying beneath ...
2022-11-13 13:23:38 +0000 UTC
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Deal between kings
Theon POV
I looked at the seagull that one of my crewmates brought me. I wanted a bird companion I could warg into to see the sea from above. It would be so advantageous to see the whole battlefield. I could predict the movements of my enemies and coordinate my ships better. Yet there was a problem.
“I wanted an eagle, falcon, hawk, owl, or raven. And what you brought me?”
“A seagull, your grace,” The man replied.
I wanted to kill that ...
2022-11-12 13:29:06 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 15
It wasn’t the first mass funeral that Kaen attended, but he hoped it would be the last. The Third Hokage watched over the funeral, speaking a few words before leaving the last of the Uchiha clan to grieve their clan. Kaen did feel sad, but mostly for Mikoto and Sasuke. Even though he felt terrible for the rest of the innocent, he didn’t care for most of the clan members.
“They are looking at us,” Sasuke commented.
“They pity us,” Kaen replied. “Try t...
2022-11-11 18:13:31 +0000 UTC
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Meeting between the Kings
Davos POV
The city was ours. Lannisport wasn’t as big as King’s Landing. It had fewer men protecting it and no competent commander leading them. Even though a ring of walls protected the city, they didn’t expect to be attacked and were unprepared. King Stannis managed to take control of the walls quickly, even though we lost quite a few men.
Still, now we had a protected camp to stay in. Even though Casterly Rock was still out of our reach, we...
2022-11-06 15:21:24 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 14
Kaen looked around the office of Hokage-sama. It was plain in everything. Nothing stood out. Even though the residence was situated near the Hokage mountain and academy and was one of the most significant buildings in the village, the office was relatively small. Kaen guessed it was big enough for this and the previous Hokage, even though he would like a nicer office if he was a Hokage.
“Kaen-kun,” Hokage tried to get attention from Kaen. “Firstly, I would like to...
2022-11-04 15:55:17 +0000 UTC
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Darkest words
Arianne POV
There wasn’t always time for me to watch the kids play. Work increased with each day, but today was the first time my children were going to be taught by uncle Oberyn. They were so excited that even I was curious to see them. Oberyn went easy. I still remember how he fought Edmure when he came to Dorne to propose to me.
I could barely see Oberyn move then. His spear was like a snake moving on its own. I remember Edmure being defeated quite quickly...
2022-10-30 14:20:12 +0000 UTC
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City of rats
Loras POV
The morning was clear. It was perfect weather to train. In the time I spent in the streets of King’s Landing, I learned one thing, a sword was for killing. So, I swung my sword for only one reason, to kill. I put more strength into every swing, trying to deliver my sword faster and more powerfully than the previous swing.
Sweat clung to me even if it still was a cool morning. I wanted to train until midday when the city started to cook. Living in cas...
2022-10-29 06:59:28 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 13
Sasuke woke up to see a white ceiling above him. Everything around him was bright and white. He saw a woman in white looking at a clipboard next to him. When he tried to sit up, the woman turned to him and smiled sweetly. Then he remembered everything, his brother, Kaen, and the death of his clan. He almost jumped off his bed when the nurse quickly held him in place.
“Calm down, Sasuke-kun, wait until I call for the doctor,” The woman left quickly.
Sasuke didn...
2022-10-28 07:47:02 +0000 UTC
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The silence
Edmure POV
I enjoyed the Dornish food. The spices always brought something new and unexpected. While I enjoyed my lunch with ser Willas Tyrell, Patrek was preparing the ships to leave. The wedding of Jaehaerys and Margaery was coming soon, and I should attend it as a hand of the King.
Willas seemed to enjoy the food too. As we ate in silence, I looked at Doran Martell’s sons, that sat at the dinner table. Quentyn and Trystane didn’t look alike at all. While Q...
2022-10-25 14:35:56 +0000 UTC
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The Black King
Theon POV
It was uncomfortable to see everyone bow before me. Be it servants or guards, captains or lords, or even my own family. Everyone thought of me as if I was above them. Even though I was a king, it felt like some people treated me as if I was a god. Aeron has been preaching to everyone that I was the champion of the Drowned god.
“Everything is prepared, brother,” Asha reported to me. She was the only one, except Thoros and Anguy, who treated me lik...
2022-10-22 14:38:09 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 12
It was getting chilly, Kaen observed. The summer was almost already over in Konoha. Even though it wasn’t cold, the days were only warm, and the night was frigid. The stray cats were looking for a warm place to sleep. People were wearing warmer clothes. Kaen liked this time of the year most as it wasn’t too cold or hot.
Kaen played with his kunai while he waited for Sasuke. Kaen didn’t dislike his new job, but it became repetitive, and he was bored often. His trai...
2022-10-21 13:31:31 +0000 UTC
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What is dead may never die
Asha POV
“Kill him,” I never thought I would hear such words from my own father.
What was going on? Why would father order something like this? I didn’t have time to think as Theon was already injured, even though he didn’t look like he cared about two stab wounds. I could only draw my dagger and take the hatchet, and throw it to Theon for him to defend himself with something.
He caught it with ease, and instead of defending himself, ...
2022-10-14 18:24:33 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 11
Today was just another day. Similar to the rest of the days in the past year. Kaen got up early in the morning. He washed up, ate, and fed his cat. Before leaving, he dressed and equipped his weights. After a good morning exercise on the river running through the village, Kaen went to meet with Sasuke and followed him until he reached the academy.
While waiting for Sasuke to finish today’s lessons, Kaen did his regular training. He made seals while resting, and before...
2022-10-14 16:51:50 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 10
Kaen didn’t hear the arrow hitting the target, but he saw it. Five hundred and eighty meters. That was the distance his arrows could travel while still hitting what he wanted. The power was enough to penetrate a rock, and with wind nature chakra infused into the arrow, it didn’t make any sound.
Kaen liked it. Maybe the arrows wouldn’t work against jonin or higher-ranking shinobi yet, but the rest would fall under his arrows, especially if they were hit unexpectedl...
2022-10-11 06:16:40 +0000 UTC
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Back to Dorne
Edmure POV
After the fall of Pyke and Greyjoys, the rest of the islands had no other choice but surrender. Hostages were taken from every house, minor or significant. Some would go to the North, some to the Riverlands, and few to the Reach. Of course, I took the most spoils of this war. Now all that was left was to send a report to the King, who would determine the fate of the Iron Islands.
Robb took a portion of the longships left in the Iron Islands, and with...
2022-10-09 12:04:13 +0000 UTC
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The drowned god
Theon POV
Taking deep breaths, I tried to control my anger. Ever since I rose from the dead, my emotions were dulled, and yet now it has become hard to calm myself. I could feel my blood boiling in a fury. How dare he touch my friends. Balon Greyjoy made a grave mistake if he thought he could use them against me.
Still, I had to wait till the evening for the feast to start. I will show everyone what I am made of then. I don’t know my father’s plans, but I...
2022-10-08 14:30:22 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 9
Kaen wasn’t surprised at the cold welcome. Fugaku Uchiha, as the clan leader, sat on the highest seat. There were other clan members around him, with clan elders in front of everyone. All looked at Kaen with their cold black eyes, and Kaen looked back at them with his own cold black eyes.
“Kaen Uchiha,” Fugaku Uchiha greeted Kaen.
“Fukagu-sama,” Kaen bowed slightly to him. “To what I owe the pleasure?”
“Don’t play ignorant,” One of the eld...
2022-10-07 14:47:54 +0000 UTC
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