Hearing Reiji’s flippant reply, Danzō Shimura’s face immediately darkened.
“Reiji Sakuhō, what do you mean by that?” he asked in a low voice.
Reiji shrugged, spreading his hands with an innocent look.
“What do I mean? If you can beat me, then we can talk about cooperation. Otherwise, you're just talking crap.”
The moment he finished speaking, a sharp gust of compressed air sliced through the room, aiming straight for Reiji’s neck.
Heh. Old bastard...
2025-05-16 21:38:04 +0000 UTC
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Walking down the empty streets of Konoha, Reiji glanced around with curiosity.
On a distant rooftop, aside from “Dog Brother”—who had a thing for lewd stuff and was a bit of a moody type—there was no one else.
"That's weird..." he muttered, then looked up at Sakumo Hatake and shouted,
"Dog Brother! Has anyone been looking for me?"
Sakumo's foot slipped on the tiles, and he tumbled off the roof in a blur.
After a moment, the ninja scrambled back up, coveri...
2025-05-16 21:37:28 +0000 UTC
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“I don’t like cursed swords like that!”
Gion’s cheeks flushed slightly, as if Daren had just exposed her thoughts.
She lifted her chin with pride, one hand resting confidently on the golden Meito at her waist.
“My Konpira is a Great Grade sword, one of the 21 Ōwazamono!”
Daren chuckled.
“Alright, alright. I know you’re impressive.”
If he remembered right, that Konpira had been a birthday gift from Vice Admiral Tsuru on Gion’s fifteenth ...
2025-05-16 09:05:03 +0000 UTC
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Wait, seriously?
That tsundere Gion actually begged Tsuru to talk Admiral Sengoku into sending troops... for me?
Daren could hardly picture it. The ever-cool, aloof Gion, blushing and stumbling over her words in front of Vice Admiral Tsuru—it was almost too surreal to imagine.
“Husband, you’re really not very observant... or maybe it’s better to say you don’t really pay attention to a girl’s heart.”
Amatsuki Toki nudged his arm with a soft reproach in her...
2025-05-16 09:04:16 +0000 UTC
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One year later.
The bright moon hung high in the sky, cold and clear, silently watching over the world.
Like a silver plate, it cast a soft, tranquil glow, shrouding everything in an air of mystery.
The once-mighty Tsunayashiro Clan’s territory had undergone an earth-shattering transformation.
Due to their unauthorized Hollowfication experiments, although the remaining family members were spared harsh punishment, more than half of their assets were confiscated. A por...
2025-05-16 08:57:47 +0000 UTC
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Masatsuki Aozaki had a vague idea of what the old man was thinking.
Maintaining Seireitei’s power and stability was likely only part of it—he was also paving the way for himself.
He wasn’t some genius, but he wasn’t an idiot either. After following the old man for so many years, how could he not recognize his expectations?
Sure, the old man often resorted to punching and kicking him, but when he chose to be kind, it was genuine.
More than anything, as a Master,...
2025-05-16 08:56:54 +0000 UTC
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“Hey... snap out of it.”
Seeing Gozuki and his group standing there in a daze, Haruki called out.
To be honest, he felt quite proud at the moment. After all, these girls had been personally trained by him. Watching them perform so brilliantly in front of others—it was definitely a moment of pride.
“Haruki, what should we do with the bodies?” Gozuki asked cautiously.
“Leave them. What, do you expect me to give them a proper burial? We're not planning to stay...
2025-05-16 08:51:00 +0000 UTC
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Kushina turned at the sound, just in time to see Hiruzen Sarutobi’s smiling face.
“Oh? Lord Hokage.”
“Oh ho, Kushina, so Minato is on a date with you, huh?”
Hearing the word “date,” a light blush crept onto Kushina’s face, though she didn’t deny it.
Hiruzen casually took a seat at the table, wearing the knowing smile of an experienced elder.
“Ah, youth... how wonderful, tsk tsk.”
“Minato, you’ve got this. I fully support you.”
2025-05-16 08:37:51 +0000 UTC
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“Who’s there?!”
Fugaku shot to his feet, Sharingan instantly active as he felt a sting on his head and spotted a pile of blocks on the ground.
“Bastard! Don’t let me find out who you are!”
“If you wake my son, I swear I’ll cut you in half!”
In Fugaku’s mind, it had to be someone jealous of him having a kid, playing tricks to mess with him.
He was about to search around the house when baby Itachi’s sudden cries pulled him away.
Forget f...
2025-05-16 08:37:10 +0000 UTC
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Once Nagato finished making the bed, their playful exchange finally came to an end.
"I'm all sweaty. I'm going to take a shower."
Naturally, making the bed was faster than cooking. By the time Nagato finished, Nonō was still busy in the kitchen.
Peeking through the kitchen doorway, he saw her stirring something in the pan.
"Go ahead, go ahead," Nonō replied absentmindedly, not even looking up.
Right now, nothing was more important than the dish in front of her....
2025-05-16 08:29:41 +0000 UTC
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The next day, the surrender negotiations went smoothly.
The two Akatsuki shinobi could hardly believe it. There were no arguments between the two sides—everything was so harmonious that it almost felt unreal.
It wasn't until Yahiko signed and sealed the documents that they finally snapped out of their daze.
Tucking the documents into his chest, Yahiko led the group back to the inn.
Tomorrow, they would be leaving again!
Fortunately, this time, they wouldn’t b...
2025-05-16 08:28:55 +0000 UTC
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The candles in the tea room flickered to life.
In the antique-style room, Reiji and Kagami Uchiha sat across from each other in silence.
Seeing Kagami Uchiha so awkward he didn’t know where to put his hands, Reiji smirked.
“Next time, let’s switch the code. Just say your bed collapsed once.”
Kagami Uchiha’s face darkened further at that.
He gave a couple of light coughs to cut Reiji off and steered the conversation elsewhere.
“Reiji, so you’ve...
2025-05-15 22:07:19 +0000 UTC
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The sun dipped below the horizon, and night settled in.
Inside the Hokage Building’s conference room, Hiruzen Sarutobi sat at the head of the table, his pipe trailing curls of white smoke.
Around him sat Danzō Shimura, Homura Mitokado, and Koharu Utatane, each with a grim expression, staring at the tabletop in silence.
The first day of talks had concluded.
Hiruzen took a slow puff from his pipe, his gaze sweeping over his advisors before exhaling a long stream of sm...
2025-05-15 22:06:38 +0000 UTC
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Gion swore this was the best miso soup she'd ever tasted in her life!
It was savory without being greasy, carrying the distinct freshness of seafood. After just one bowl, her whole body felt warm.
This taste... it felt like coming home.
“How is it, Gion? Do you like it?”
Amatsuki Toki’s eyes sparkled as she looked at Gion with anticipation.
Her smile, the curve of her brows, the gentle flutter of her long lashes—everything about her looked soft and lovely...
2025-05-15 21:52:31 +0000 UTC
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The night was enchanting, the stars shimmering like the Milky Way, dazzling as if painted across the sky.
From the direction of the civilian district, bursts of vibrant fireworks shot into the air, scattering like fireflies beneath the full moon, leaving specks of light in their wake. The laughter of children echoed beyond the courtyard walls, occasionally mixed with the sound of running footsteps.
The food on the table still steamed invitingly.
Miso soup with floating seawe...
2025-05-15 21:51:39 +0000 UTC
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Hearing this, Kaien couldn't help but twitch at the corner of his eye.
Had he really been away from home for so long that it felt like there was no place for him in this family anymore?
“Ganju is still young, so don't be too hard on him,” Kaien said awkwardly. “If I had the time, I’d come back and teach him myself.”
“In that case… Aniki must be a great teacher now, right?” Kūkaku Shiba asked.
“That depends on who you’re comparing me to.” Kaien sh...
2025-05-15 21:38:11 +0000 UTC
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“The seal is complete.”
Kenjaku picked up the Prison Realm and glanced around.
“Where are the Cursed Spirits?”
Sōjun Minamoto said nothing, and Kenjaku didn’t expect an answer. He just chuckled.
“Ah well, doesn’t matter.”
“At least Six Eyes is finally taken care of.”
He tossed the Prison Realm into the air and caught it again. “Now then…”
Hm?
As Kenjaku caught it, the weight suddenly pulled his hand down, dragging him ...
2025-05-15 21:29:31 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 179: Limitless vs Unlimited
The once-noisy underground platform suddenly fell into silence.
The twisted figures of the mutants began to contort, traces of their original human faces flickering through—signs they were starting to return to normal.
The non-sorcerers were reminded, all at once, of how their lives had just been toyed with, how their friends had died inexplicably, and how powerless they were to do anything but flee... A surge of fury erupted within them...
2025-05-15 21:28:55 +0000 UTC
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To be honest, Haruki could never understand how the Revolutionary Army in the original story managed to overthrow the Empire. From what he'd seen so far, they'd barely scraped together a single minor victory—defeating one Imperial suppression force—and they were already getting arrogant and blindly optimistic. Corruption had even started creeping in from the bottom ranks. If the nobles they'd defeated last time had fought seriously, even those buffoons could’ve crushed this so-called ar...
2025-05-15 21:23:15 +0000 UTC
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“I’m just a fool. This is my first time at headquarters, and there’s still a lot I don’t really understand.”
Daren replied with a calm smile, leaving no openings.
Kong: ...
You dared to kill a Celestial Dragon, and you're claiming ignorance?
Sengoku tried to probe you before, and you dodged it with ease—yet you still say you're unfamiliar with Marine Headquarters?
With an annoyed expression, Kong pulled a cigar from his case and tossed it to Daren.
2025-05-15 09:58:13 +0000 UTC
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Marine Headquarters, Marineford.
Fleet Admiral’s Office.
Sakazuki, Rogers Daren, and Borsalino stood in a line, freshly returned from the North Blue. The first two were still reeking of blood from their injuries, faces haggard from the long journey. Borsalino, as always, stood lazily with his hands tucked into his coat pockets.
Kong, with his signature mohawk, stood with arms crossed, his bronze skin and thick, muscular arms visible under his uniform. His gaze held open ad...
2025-05-15 09:57:18 +0000 UTC
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West Rukongai, District 1—Junrinan.
A man clad in a white haori strode out of Hakutōmon with great fanfare, greeted with deep respect by Jidanbō Ikkanzaka, a gatekeeper of Seireitei. As he checked the man’s credentials, he also offered a polite greeting.
Having guarded Hakutōmon for centuries, Jidanbō was well aware of the man’s identity—someone who frequently passed through these gates. But protocol was protocol; even when faced with a captain of the Gotei 13, he neve...
2025-05-15 09:43:06 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 232: Self-Deception
Under the watchful eyes of the 8th Division members, Masatsuki Aozaki was unceremoniously dragged into the captain’s office by Shunsui Kyōraku.
Once inside, Kyōraku pushed Masatsuki down onto a seat before settling into the chair across from him.
With a smile that was neither too friendly nor too stern, he spoke in a gentle tone.
“My dear junior, would you mind telling your senior what exactly is going on between you and little Nanao?...
2025-05-15 09:42:17 +0000 UTC
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“Listen up, you upstairs! You’re surrounded. Come down and surrender immediately, or we’ll burn this place to the ground!”
Just as Haruki was quietly calculating how to teach the Revolutionary Army and the foreign tribes a painful lesson, a commotion of footsteps erupted from downstairs. Judging by the sound, there were probably around a hundred people.
It was the joint garrison of Revolutionary Army troops and foreign tribes stationed in this small town. After receiving a...
2025-05-15 09:00:47 +0000 UTC
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Through Gozuki’s account, Haruki and the others got a clear sense of what had happened that day.
As expected, the truth wasn’t far from what Haruki had already guessed.
It had occurred about a week ago. The day itself had started out like any other.
Around dusk, Gozuki had returned from training in the forest with Akame, Cornelia, Najasho, Green, and Guy. Staying overnight in the forest was extremely dangerous—powerful Danger Beasts were known to roam freely after dark...
2025-05-15 09:00:09 +0000 UTC
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Konohagakure, Hokage Tower.
“Bounty hunters... mercenaries...”
“This must be Ōnoki’s doing.”
After hearing Kazuyama Gekkō’s report, Hiruzen Sarutobi’s expression darkened.
He had reached out to Takigakure to invite them to participate in the Chūnin Exams, and that bastard had responded by hiring assassins to target his team. The result? The Village Head of Takigakure ended up dead.
As for Kakuzu—Hiruzen had heard of him before. A man who would ...
2025-05-15 08:50:53 +0000 UTC
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When Kazuyama Gekkō arrived, all he saw was Bobosai lying lifeless, his heart ripped out.
“Yahiko, where’s Kakuzu?”
Yahiko shook his head, eyes bloodshot.
From his reaction, Kazuyama understood—Kakuzu had already escaped.
A monster who had lived for who knows how many years had certainly honed some extraordinary survival skills.
Staring at the now-departed Bobosai, Kazuyama suddenly felt it was all fate. He and Yahiko had been secretly plotting something...
2025-05-15 08:50:08 +0000 UTC
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As night fell, Yahiko and the others could no longer hold back.
Stepping outside, the four of them gathered together.
Without a word, just a glance was enough to understand each other's intentions.
"Where are you all headed?"
"Konoha isn’t our Akatsukigakure, so it's best to be cautious."
The sound of the door opening startled two senior members of Akatsukigakure. They stepped out to find Yahiko’s group preparing to leave.
"It’s getting a bit dull, an...
2025-05-15 08:41:08 +0000 UTC
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While the entire Land of Lightning was preparing for war, Yahiko and his group strolled up to the gates of Konohagakure at a leisurely pace.
This time, it wasn’t just the three of them and Nonō—two high-ranking members of Akatsuki Village had also come along.
Only Kakuzu, knowing the full truth, had no interest in tagging along.
He understood all too well that the so-called surrender negotiations and official meetings were nothing more than a performance—something mea...
2025-05-15 08:40:21 +0000 UTC
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Sakumo Hatake felt just as sick to his stomach.
He’d been living comfortably in the Land of Hot Water—collecting rare kabuki stories, selling pig iron, and enjoying a slow, peaceful life. Now you’re telling me we’re going back to Konoha?
Back to Konoha? Why? Isn’t drifting around out here way better?
Back there, I’ll just be the Hatake Clan’s heir again, stuck in a boring cycle of collecting rent and counting coins every day.
Still, grumbling aside, Sakum...
2025-05-14 21:29:31 +0000 UTC
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