Something strange happened.
Daren smiled as he took Kuma’s massive paw in a handshake—and then… nothing.
Dragon’s smile froze for a beat.
Kuma’s expression blanked as well, giving off a dopey look.
“Nice to meet you, Kuma,” Daren said with a grin.
Both Dragon and Kuma stared at Daren’s hand in confusion. It looked as if it had been dipped in black metal—coated in a cold, hardened sheen.
“Daren, why the hell are you using Armament Haki ju...
2025-05-23 09:10:55 +0000 UTC
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“Kaidou of the Beasts!?”
Dragon blinked, utterly dumbfounded.
Kaidou of the Beasts... was a pirate!
Sure, Kaidou’s overall strength was undeniably top-tier. Whether it was his mastery of his Devil Fruit, raw physical combat, or control over Haki, he was without question one of the strongest figures in the sea.
Even Dragon, with power on par with an Admiral, would take a hit if he faced Kaidou head-on. Mythical Zoan-type Devil Fruits give a close-combat boost that...
2025-05-23 09:10:07 +0000 UTC
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After leaving the tavern, Daren didn’t head straight back to base.
He hadn’t brought a warship or subordinates with him on this mission. The journey from the New World back to Marineford was long, and with his injuries still not fully healed, the safest option was to hitch a ride aboard Tokikake’s warship.
The ship needed an hour or two to resupply—just enough time for Daren to take care of a few things.
Back in the familiar top-floor suite of his luxury hotel, he ha...
2025-05-23 09:09:19 +0000 UTC
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Seeing Daren lost in thought, Tokikake chuckled and patted him on the shoulder, trying to console him.
“You’ve got no shot with Stussy, the Queen of the Pleasure District… After all, you’ve already got that breathtaking beauty Amatsuki Toki back in Marineford. Hehehe.”
“But it’s fine. I’ll be the one to win over Stussy.”
He flipped his hair with exaggerated flair.
“Relying on the charm of me—Tokikake, the genius of Headquarters!”
Daren let...
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Daren’s expression suddenly turned oddly complicated, and the look he gave Tokikake was filled with layered emotions—and a touch of pity.
Tokikake hadn’t expected to run into Daren here of all places. His face tensed immediately.
“You, you… I, I…”
Under Daren’s half-smiling gaze, Tokikake’s face turned bright red as he stammered out a clumsy excuse.
“What’s with that look? I’m just gathering intel!”
“Public service! It’s all for publ...
2025-05-23 09:07:47 +0000 UTC
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Want a few days to rest?
Sengoku furrowed his brows, then recalled Daren’s inhuman resilience and monstrous physique. He nodded.
“All right. I’ll grant you a short leave.”
“Thank you, Admiral Sengoku.”
“Now then, what’s the situation in Wano Country?”
The moment business was brought up, Sengoku’s expression turned serious, his voice low and focused.
...
In the Pleasure District, Daren slowly exhaled a puff of smoke. His eyes narrow...
2025-05-23 09:07:05 +0000 UTC
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How the hell did Tokikake end up here?
This was the New World, and he had just been promoted to Commodore. Logically, he should’ve been buried in transition paperwork and military affairs. How could he possibly show up here?
What’s that?
This is the Pleasure District?
...Oh. Never mind then.
Daren stared at the sleazy figure in the distance, face twitching, and instinctively raised a hand to cover his forehead.
Today, Tokikake seemed to be deliberately ...
2025-05-23 09:06:29 +0000 UTC
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The feeling clung to her like an addiction, refusing to fade.
As Stussy lingered in the moment, a soft haze rose in her eyes.
What Daren didn’t know was that all her knowledge and skill in seduction and romance weren’t learned through personal experience.
Stussy was a product of Vegapunk’s genetic cloning technology—a clone of Buckingham Stussy, a former member of the Rocks Pirates. She was the first successful subject of MADS’s cloning experiments.
To ensure...
2025-05-23 09:05:35 +0000 UTC
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Kuzan was still visibly excited, as if he’d stumbled upon some incredible secret. His eyes sparkled as he muttered to himself,
“So this is the secret to Daren’s strength!
The Pleasure District! Why didn’t I think of that? What could be better for recovering from exhaustion and revitalizing the spirit than a good fight followed by drinks and watching pretty girls dance?
I’ve got to write this down!”
Just as Kuzan reached for the notebook beside him, ready to...
2025-05-23 09:04:47 +0000 UTC
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Fleet Admiral’s Office.
The air was heavy, almost frozen with tension. Every high-ranking officer of the headquarters was present, each one wearing a deeply grim expression.
“So where the hell did Daren go? Still no news, Sengoku!?”
Kong finally lost his temper, slamming his palm hard onto the desk. Cracks spread across the surface instantly.
The loud crash startled Sengoku, who had been pacing anxiously. He flinched and stammered,
“Fleet Admiral Kong, fo...
2025-05-23 09:04:10 +0000 UTC
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In truth, Morgan hadn’t expended that much energy. At most, if she were to activate her Noble Phantasm a second time, its efficiency would dip slightly.
She had only pulled that little stunt on a whim after settling the battle.
But Tenkei Shiomi reacted exactly as she expected, catching her the instant she began to fall back.
“Hey… are you alright…” Shiomi asked, a bit nervously.
He assumed she had burned through too much mana and couldn’t maintain her foot...
2025-05-23 08:56:04 +0000 UTC
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Night had fallen on the Imperial Capital. In the mansion of a noble family—one of the city's wealthiest—Sayo’s friend, Tatsumi, lay wide awake, too excited to sleep.
Earlier that morning, Tatsumi had gone to the Capital’s military recruitment center, brimming with confidence.
Unlike Ieyasu, who was blind to his own shortcomings, Tatsumi genuinely had talent. He had trained under a retired military officer from his village since childhood and even picked up some basic black...
2025-05-23 08:52:12 +0000 UTC
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Amidst the swirling dust, a powerful storm of Reiatsu suddenly erupted, tearing through the thick smoke like a raging gale.
Aizen’s figure reemerged.
What was shocking, however, was the state he was in—nearly half of his body was shattered and mangled beyond recognition.
The arrogance he once displayed after his evolution had completely vanished.
Instead, his face was blank with numbness, the aftermath of his grievous injuries. To Masatsuki Aozaki, he looked like a...
2025-05-23 08:46:33 +0000 UTC
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Finally, the chance to avenge His Majesty Baraggan has arrived.
Can that guy withstand such a terrifying blow?
Charlotte and Nnoitra, each harboring their own thoughts, turned their gazes to the center of the explosion caused by the sword pressure. A subtle gleam flickered in their eyes.
"Look, Masatsuki, this is my true strength. You were far too arrogant!"
Aizen wore a satisfied smile, leisurely gazing at the severed sky and earth before him.
Even without relea...
2025-05-23 08:45:49 +0000 UTC
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The Land of Grass was now crawling with traces of Iwagakure.
Even with Transparent Escape activated, Kazuyama moved with his heart pounding—there were just too many people.
Everywhere he looked upon entering the country, temporary encampments filled the landscape.
Kazuyama crept carefully between them, every step like walking on a tightrope. Suddenly, he picked up the sound of low voices. Moving closer, he spotted a small group of Iwa shinobi discussing tactics.
“W...
2025-05-23 08:37:53 +0000 UTC
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Tsunade fell silent for a moment. Beheading the target sounded like a solid plan, but given the current situation, it was far too dangerous.
Iwa's forces had already formed up, and with the Kamizuru Clan hidden among them, the operation would be extremely difficult.
Left with no other choice, she turned her gaze toward Kazuyama Gekkō.
“Kazuyama, you’re the expert here. You’ve carried out similar missions in both the Land of Rivers and the Land of Hot Water.”
...
2025-05-23 08:36:28 +0000 UTC
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"Lord Kawakaze."
Rinnosuke approached, still visibly nervous. He had no idea why Kawakaze had called for him, and though he looked up, he didn't dare meet his gaze.
"Do you want to live?"
Kawakaze's words were quiet, but to Rinnosuke, they struck like a thunderclap.
He hadn't expected an opportunity to come so suddenly. His body trembled involuntarily.
"Yes."
The answer escaped his lips without hesitation.
"Then come with me."
Kawakaze said noth...
2025-05-23 08:31:04 +0000 UTC
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The week passed quickly.
Children selected from various villages were gradually sent to Konoha. Under Kawakaze's arrangements, the Academy had prepared dormitories, waiting only for everyone to arrive before officially beginning classes.
On this day, the children from Kirigakure finally arrived. They were among the later groups, with only a few students still yet to come.
"So this is Konoha?"
"It doesn't seem all that different from our village, does it?"
Mei fol...
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Following the trace of the Flying Thunder God Technique, Reiji moved swiftly through the towering mountain ranges.
Before long, he arrived at the place where it had all begun—Temple of Wind and Thunder.
The Flying Thunder God mark he had placed on the Jinchūriki was still inside the Sealed Fire Cavern beneath the temple.
At present, aside from a few monks, there wasn’t a single ninja guarding the Temple of Wind and Thunder..
It had to be said—this move by the Ra...
2025-05-22 22:57:09 +0000 UTC
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Using the Flying Thunder God Technique, Reiji quickly left Iwagakure and returned to Kumogakure.
Kumogakure remained as quiet and peaceful as ever. The war raging in a small, faraway country seemed to have had no impact on the village at all.
Standing atop the mountain, Reiji silently watched the village he had lived in for over a year, quietly waiting.
The fruits of a bountiful harvest beckoned in the distance. Now was the time for patience and calm.
Far away in the L...
2025-05-22 22:56:29 +0000 UTC
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“Alright, that’s enough shopping for today. Let’s head back,”
Haruki said to the girls as the sky began to darken.
...
Back at the mansion, Haruki handed Sayo over to Taeko, asking her to teach Sayo the rules and duties expected of the maids in his household. Meanwhile, he headed to the dining room to eat with the others.
By now, Taeko was essentially the head maid of Haruki’s estate.
After receiving her maid uniform from Taeko, Sayo followed a veteran ...
2025-05-22 21:32:54 +0000 UTC
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Just as Aizen reeled in shock, Masatsuki Aozaki’s figure vanished like a phantom, disappearing in an instant.
A moment later, he reappeared, seemingly passing right through Aizen as if he had teleported.
"Jōkaku Enjō."
Masatsuki murmured softly, and his Zanpakutō shone with a blinding light.
"Apologies... but I’ve already cut you."
As his words fell, his Zanpakutō slid smoothly back into its sheath.
The motion was fluid, effortless, without even a h...
2025-05-22 21:21:46 +0000 UTC
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Hey everyone, how’s it going? Translator here!
Just wanted to share a few thoughts now that I’ve finished translating this one.
First of all—regardless of anything else—thank you to everyone who's been reading and sticking around!
So, what did you all think about the story? Personally, I felt like it was a bit rushed in places and heavily influenced by Xianxia tropes. If you're not familiar with that genre or haven’t read much of it before, I imagine some parts mig...
2025-05-22 21:14:08 +0000 UTC
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Outside Jujutsu High, Masaki Zenin and the others blocked the path of the group.
Naobito Zenin stepped forward.
“Oh dear, what a disgrace to the family. Let me, as the head of the household, take care of these people.”
He turned to look at Masamichi Yaga.
Yaga nodded.
“Tch, just cheap tricks,” Mai Zenin muttered under her breath.
According to the plan, those below Special Grade would deal with Sōjun Minamoto’s followers. The rest of the Special G...
2025-05-22 21:10:39 +0000 UTC
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This...
Stussy's eyes widened, her red lips slightly parted. For a moment, her mind went blank.
A surge of panic and fear overwhelmed her, and the black bat wings on her back trembled uncontrollably, whipping up a violent gust that shredded the bedsheets.
“What... what are you trying to do!?”
She had finally lost her composure.
Those eerie blood-red eyes locked onto the man in front of her, who radiated an aura of bloodlust and raw aggression.
“What d...
2025-05-22 21:07:32 +0000 UTC
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The air was deathly silent.
Clack...
Two broken fangs dropped onto the wooden floor of the hotel, their fall unusually crisp and clear in the stillness.
Daren and Stussy locked eyes.
Stussy: ...
Daren: (*￣︶￣)
Stussy: (。_。)
A look of disbelief slowly crept onto her stunned face.
Her vampire-form fangs... had snapped just like that!?
What in the world was this guy's body made of?
Even high-grade steel could be crushed with ea...
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“I’ve always had a sharp eye for men.”
Stussy’s soft hand brushed against Daren’s cheek, her bright red nails tracing a barely-there sensation on his skin.
“The way you looked at me when we first met... that wasn’t the gaze of someone meeting a stranger.”
Daren gave a helpless smile.
“You really live up to your name as the Queen of the Pleasure District, the woman who understands love and desire better than anyone on the seas... I thought I’d done a...
2025-05-22 20:58:37 +0000 UTC
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This damn man... Just like the rumors said—an unrepentant womanizer who never turns anyone down!
Stussy felt a surge of irritation.
She wasn’t sure if she was angrier at her own reaction... or at this shameless Marine’s sheer audacity.
But now that the game had begun, there was no way she was backing down.
Daren’s smug, fearless attitude only stoked her competitive fire.
After all, as the Queen of Pleasure Street, there was no trick of seduction she didn...
2025-05-22 20:57:34 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 53: The Ultimate Showdown, King of Players vs. Queen of Tease!
As they spoke, Daren watched the blonde woman before him with amused interest. She truly embodied the phrase “a woman of a thousand charms.”
With those faint dimples and striking crimson lips, the corners of her mouth naturally curled upward, as if she looked at the world—and everyone in it—with a teasing, mysterious smile. It gave her a sharp, alluring edge.
Even just lounging there, she exuded a...
2025-05-22 20:55:48 +0000 UTC
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Dragon strode over quickly, crouched down, and picked up a crumpled newspaper from the ground.
The date on it was from the previous day—probably left behind by one of the poor folks who’d come for “treatment” or “prayer.” For people like them, reading the paper was the cheapest form of entertainment.
But what caught Dragon’s attention wasn’t the date—it was the headline.
Blazoned across the front page in massive, eye-grabbing type:
“Live Broadcast!!...
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