Just as Gohara's group was deep in discussion, Reiji, Tsunade, Orochimaru, and Jiraiya arrived at the cave.
The four exchanged glances. Reiji gave the cave a sidelong look and nodded silently.
Orochimaru glanced at the eager Jiraiya, then lowered his voice.
“Darabunba, should I go in and scout?”
Reiji shrugged casually and spoke in a low tone.
“You decide. Let me remind you again, I’m not your sensei—I’m just a bodyguard.
But one thing: if your ...
2025-05-28 22:32:58 +0000 UTC
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Reiji had no desire to deal with Orochimaru.
Or rather, people like Orochimaru were the kind you kept your distance from—not someone you could ever be friends with.
Maybe someday they'd cross paths, but if that ever happened, Reiji hoped it would be strictly business.
Just then, a faint sound reached his ears, followed by a brief flash of memory.
One of the Shadow Clones had been destroyed.
“Orochimaru, go alert Tsunade and Jiraiya. Someone’s attacking the ...
2025-05-28 22:32:22 +0000 UTC
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A week had passed since Haruki joined the Security Department.
In a remote mountain range on the outskirts of the Imperial Capital, thick forests covered the area, and few knew that this was the base of Night Raid—the assassin group that had recently risen to prominence in the capital.
Following their earlier missions where they eliminated Aria’s family, assassinated Iokal, Gamal, and several wealthy merchants and officials, Night Raid continued taking on commissions over the ...
2025-05-28 21:47:42 +0000 UTC
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Starrk was not intimidated by her presence. Instead, he simply smiled.
“So… I take it Lilynette agreed to your terms, didn’t she, Your Majesty, King of Hueco Mundo?”
As he spoke, Starrk turned his gaze toward Masatsuki Aozaki.
Masatsuki Aozaki smiled faintly, nodded, and said softly,
“You’re right. Lilynette has agreed, and from now on, you two belong to me.”
“Don’t worry, sticking with me won’t be a loss. I guarantee you’ll only go hungry n...
2025-05-28 21:44:26 +0000 UTC
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“The patient’s vital signs are rapidly declining!”
“Damn it, is the bleeding still not under control!?”
“What’s going on? Wasn’t his condition stable just a moment ago?”
“Did something trigger him earlier?”
“…”
In the high-priority ward of the military hospital, more than a dozen top-tier medical personnel scrambled around Vice Admiral Daren’s bedside. He lay there on the brink of death, barely clinging to life.
Beads of cold s...
2025-05-28 21:40:01 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 6: The Perfect Lie
Momonga couldn’t accept the potential consequences.
Even though entering the Officer Training Camp would bring immense benefits to his personal future and military career—as Gion’s rise had clearly demonstrated—he couldn’t ignore the bigger picture.
He was certain that if he joined the camp and completed the training, he’d be promoted from Captain to Commodore without question. With the Goro Goro no Mi in his arsenal, he might even reac...
2025-05-28 21:39:25 +0000 UTC
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Saber and Irisviel arrived, while Kiritsugu Emiya, as always, remained out of sight, operating from the shadows.
After ushering them inside, they saw Waver and Iskandar already present, and couldn’t help but be a bit surprised at how efficiently Shiomi had acted.
“Are your injuries alright?” Shiomi asked courteously.
“Yes,” Irisviel replied. “Avalon is an incredibly powerful conceptual weapon. Just by being touched by its original wielder, Saber, my heart—thoug...
2025-05-28 21:34:38 +0000 UTC
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At the same time, at the Shiomi residence...
Unlike their previous dramatic arrival in a bullock cart Noble Phantasm, Rider and Waver came this time in a proper car.
"You're early. I thought you'd be here around noon."
Shiomi teased as he opened the door for them.
"We came as soon as your familiar delivered the message," Waver said, lips pursed, clearly annoyed about being summoned so early.
"Forget that. What happened with Saber? Did you win or lose?"
As t...
2025-05-28 21:34:09 +0000 UTC
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At dawn, Tokiomi Tohsaka awoke.
Although he’d long since developed a regular routine, he still couldn’t shake his terrible morning temper.
Not as bad as his daughter Rin's, though.
The only one who knew about this was his wife. He didn’t want Rin to find out—otherwise, he’d never be able to act impressive in front of her again.
In the future...
The thought made Tokiomi feel both pleased and melancholic.
The Holy Grail War could no longer continue....
2025-05-28 09:07:51 +0000 UTC
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“Security Force member Seryu Ubiquitous, reporting for duty.”
Just as Haruki and the others stepped into the office, Seryu arrived right behind them and reported from the doorway.
The office was spotless. Although Haruki rarely visited the Security Department, his reputation in the Imperial Capital was unmatched. When he executed the former Security Minister and his family, many senior officers and guards were present. Since then, no one in the department dared cross him. Natu...
2025-05-28 09:05:01 +0000 UTC
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Fleet Admiral's Office.
As Momonga pushed open the door to the conference room, a solemn and oppressive atmosphere immediately swept over him.
One by one, the high-ranking officers of Marine Headquarters sat around the round table with stern expressions. Some were silently smoking cigars, while others gave him curt nods, their faces unreadable.
Numerous serious gazes fell on him, carrying a silent pressure that made Momonga’s chest tighten involuntarily.
His eyes qui...
2025-05-28 09:00:13 +0000 UTC
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Sengoku and Kong ordered Momonga to report to headquarters from North Blue!?
Daren’s heart suddenly skipped a beat. A fleeting change flashed across his face before he quickly masked it.
Outwardly calm, his mind was racing at lightning speed.
The most likely reason Sengoku had summoned Momonga was to uncover the truth about the battle in the North Blue.
With his insight, there was no way Sengoku wouldn’t realize that, by strength alone, Daren couldn’t have taken ...
2025-05-28 08:59:15 +0000 UTC
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A smirk tugged at the corners of Masatsuki Aozaki’s lips as his body leaned slightly forward.
In the next instant, his figure vanished like a phantom, disappearing without a trace.
Starrk’s eyes widened, his pupils locked onto the spot where Masatsuki had just been—but he saw nothing.
Shooosh!!!
Suddenly, a sharp sound of air being torn apart echoed.
Masatsuki Aozaki had seemingly crossed a vast distance in the blink of an eye, appearing right in front of S...
2025-05-28 08:53:39 +0000 UTC
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From Masatsuki Aozaki’s words alone, one could tell—he was not necessarily a ruthless, bloodthirsty person. At least, not toward Lilynette.
Yet, for some reason, Starrk felt an inexplicable sense of unease.
Everything about this man—his words, demeanor, even his very presence—resonated with Starrk in a way that felt strangely familiar, almost as if they shared a natural affinity.
And yet, at the same time, his very existence radiated an overwhelming sense of danger.<...
2025-05-28 08:52:53 +0000 UTC
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“You’re serious about this?” “You’re the one who said you’d quit gambling, not me…” “Bastard! You did this on purpose!” Tsunade was practica
“You’re serious about this?”
“You’re the one who said you’d quit gambling, not me…”
“Bastard! You did this on purpose!”
Tsunade was practically foaming with rage. Who was she, after all? The Gambling Queen! She’d been betting since she was a kid—telling her to quit gambling was like aski...
2025-05-28 08:39:46 +0000 UTC
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The next day, Konoha remained on high alert, but after waiting a long time, there was still no sign of an attack from Iwagakure. “I told you
The next day, Konoha remained on high alert, but after waiting a long time, there was still no sign of an attack from Iwagakure.
“I told you already—they suffered massive losses yesterday. Without the Kamizuru Clan’s poisonous bees to lead the charge, what do they even have left to attack with?”
“Hmph, and you still didn’t...
2025-05-28 08:39:10 +0000 UTC
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When news spread that the Kawakaze family had returned, Minato and Nawaki brought their families to the Hatake estate that very night.
They hadn’t seen each other in two months, and while they claimed they were just coming over for dinner, it was clear they had missed each other.
Seven-year-old Karin had received so many gifts that she was completely overwhelmed just trying to thank everyone.
With bags in both hands, she ran straight into Misaki’s arms, her face flushed ...
2025-05-28 08:34:19 +0000 UTC
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Two years had passed, during which Kawakaze had provided Orochimaru with countless blood samples.
After repeated confirmations, Orochimaru finally gave up.
The Madara cell transplant had brought Kawakaze almost no noticeable power increase.
At most, his physical capabilities and chakra reserves had been growing at a slow and steady rate.
Given his current strength, it wasn’t even significant enough to be considered an enhancement.
After all, his body and chakra...
2025-05-28 08:33:45 +0000 UTC
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Night had fallen over Fuyuki City, and the church was quieter than usual. After completing his usual duties, Risei Kotomine began his routine inspection of the chapel and happened to see his son Kirei returning from outside.
He wasn’t surprised by Kirei’s outing.
Although the Holy Grail War had been temporarily suspended due to unusual developments, with all parties agreeing to a truce, that didn’t mean Kirei had to stop assisting Tokiomi Tohsaka with intelligence gathering....
2025-05-27 22:20:20 +0000 UTC
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A brilliant flash of light erupted, so intense that none of them could keep their eyes open.
By the time it faded, Kirei Kotomine and Gilgamesh had vanished from the dead-end corridor. They must have used a low-rank Noble Phantasm designed to disrupt the senses.
Shiomi and Morgan lowered their guard.
“Iri!”
Kiritsugu dropped his gun and sprinted toward his wife.
Shiomi also rushed to Artoria’s side. There was still time. With the use of Age of Gods Rune Mag...
2025-05-27 22:19:52 +0000 UTC
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The next morning, after breakfast, Haruki took Gin and Yuki to the Security Department.
Although Yuki had learned human language at Haruki’s request, she had never lived in human society before, so everything still felt foreign to her.
Just yesterday at dinner, she didn’t even know how to use chopsticks, let alone a knife and fork. Fortunately, as a being who had lived for over a thousand years and surpassed even Super-Class Danger Beasts, Yuki had an exceptionally high intell...
2025-05-27 22:16:50 +0000 UTC
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Three evenings later, the four finally arrived in Uzushiogakure.
Thanks to Jiraiya limping the whole way, they ended up half a day behind schedule.
Uzushiogakure had no “Uzukage,” nor the public amenities common in Konoha. What it did have was red hair—lots of it.
In this village, other races were a rare sight. The Uzumaki Clan made up the vast majority.
After showing their Konoha forehead protectors and mission scroll, the four were led by the guards to the vill...
2025-05-27 22:12:32 +0000 UTC
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After saying goodbye to Mito Uzumaki, Reiji brought Rie back home.
By midday, Meiko and the others were still hard at work.
Though they were dusty and exhausted, their faces brimmed with barely restrained smiles.
As members of the Konoha Unlimited Liability Company, they were already enjoying the perks before officially joining.
In this traditional-style mansion, each person had their own room.
The space wasn’t huge, but for them, it was more than generous.
...
2025-05-27 22:11:57 +0000 UTC
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In the vast, silver expanse of sand, Arrancars lay sprawled across the ground in disarray.
Of what was once a nearly twenty-strong squad, fewer than three remained standing. Terror was etched across their faces as all eyes turned toward the crest of a distant sand dune.
At the top sat a lone figure, draped in tattered black fabric, his gaze cast downward with an air of resignation and helplessness.
Beside him, a young girl clad in similar black rags peered down at the scene ...
2025-05-27 22:04:53 +0000 UTC
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Resolve.
Maybe that’s the key to the sudden surge in his Conqueror's Haki.
Shiki’s last words, spoken with laughter before his death, had exploded in Daren’s mind like a bolt of lightning across a dry plain.
“The lion’s final song must not go unheard.”
On the surface, it sounded like one of those grand declarations people make before others just to show off—but it wasn’t empty, baseless boasting.
Because Daren had actually lived up to that promise...
2025-05-27 21:58:40 +0000 UTC
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“That’s as far as I go, Captain Momonga.”
In front of the Fleet Admiral’s conference room, Gion stopped and spoke softly.
The corners of her lips curled slightly, carrying a youthful sweetness. Her mood had clearly lifted, and her tone had softened from its usual coolness.
“Thanks for the trouble, Commodore Gion.”
Momonga gave a small nod.
Once Gion turned around and disappeared at the end of the corridor, he took a deep breath, lifted his gaze to the...
2025-05-27 21:57:47 +0000 UTC
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A few minutes earlier...
Tenkei Shiomi scratched his head as he looked around the ruined hall of Einzbern Castle, which was just as wrecked as it had been two days ago.
If anything, it couldn’t be helped. Restoring this place in such a short time would’ve required a massive amount of Mana—or money.
And during the Holy Grail War, who had the luxury for that?
He and Morgan ascended the broken steps, tattered red carpet still clinging to the stone beneath.
“...
2025-05-27 18:20:06 +0000 UTC
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“This country will fall—sooner or later. Even if it endures for another hundred years, it won’t change the course of this island’s history. In truth, it’s already finished. Britannia ends here... If I said that to you, what would you do?”
Just as she reached out to draw the Sword of Selection as she had so many times before, those words echoed in Artoria’s ears. Her hand froze midair, unsure of what to do.
They were the words of her teacher, the Magus of Flowers Merl...
2025-05-27 18:19:40 +0000 UTC
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As the New World continued to shift in chaos and uncertainty, Momonga had already arrived at Marine Headquarters aboard a warship.
The vessel, bearing the seagull insignia and the emblem of the North Blue, had just entered the oval-shaped military harbor when it immediately drew the attention of countless Marines and civilians.
"That's a North Blue warship!"
"That’s the new North Blue Admiral, Momonga..."
"The North Blue forces seem extremely well-trained..."
"...
2025-05-27 10:15:35 +0000 UTC
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Looking at the picture in the newspaper, everyone in Roger's pirate crew fell into a deep silence.
Especially Buggy and Shanks—the two kids were speechless, unable to say a word.
The legendary Great Pirate, a top fighter as famous as their captain, had died in the unknown North Blue.
He had died at the hands of the Marines.
The visually striking photo in the newspaper and the tall figure standing next to Shiki's body made them feel their hair stand on end and a chill...
2025-05-27 10:14:53 +0000 UTC
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