PinkSnake

Chapter 317: Paid Chapter!

Kazuyama Gekkō emerged slowly in front of the three using the Transparent Escape Technique. He didn’t ask about Hayate Gekkō, who was missing.

Who knows, maybe he just went out to have some fun.

After all, back when he was Hayate’s age, he was never home either, always running around looking for ways to boost his attributes.

“Whoa! What the hell?!”

“Kazuyama’s alive! Back from the dead!”

Ebisu landed cleanly with a backflip, then stared wide-eyed ...

Chapter 490: Massive Expedition

The three-day deadline passed quietly.

While Ōnoki was still foolishly waiting for Konoha’s response, Fugaku and Duy were already leading their troops, prepared for battle.

Outside the gates of Konoha, a massive formation of shinobi stood ready, waiting for the signal to depart.

“I won’t say much.”

“I just wish you all victory on the battlefield.”

As expected of the Hokage, Tsunade was there to see them off, offering words to boost morale.

“D...

Chapter 489: Meeting Fugaku

Knock, knock, knock.

Kawakaze lightly rapped on the door.

Before long, it opened, and a servant, upon recognizing him, quickly bowed.

“No need for formalities.”

“Is Fugaku home?”

Kawakaze stepped inside, taking a few steps forward.

“The Clan Head is here. I’ll take you to him.”

The servant immediately led the way without announcing his arrival.

Fugaku had already given instructions—there were certain people who didn’t need to b...

Chapter 488: War Is Inevitable

“Today’s the last day, isn’t it?”

Tsunade casually tossed Ōnoki’s handwritten letter aside and looked at Kawakaze, who was lounging on the sofa.

“Yeah, the Uchiha are ready.”

“We can depart at any time.”

Kawakaze glanced down at his hands and responded absentmindedly.

He had never intended to give the Land of Earth any leeway—three days was just a pretext.

Even if they delivered all the promised resources within the deadline, Konoha wou...

Chapter 487: Debt Collection Like a Death Sentence

“It seems like the shinobi world has finally calmed down.”

“Is the war really over?”

A meeting was underway in the Kazekage’s conference room in Sunagakure, the Land of Wind.

These past few months had been tough on the Suna shinobi. They had constantly feared getting dragged into the war, but now, the situation seemed to have stabilized.

It felt like everything had finally come to an end.

“Ever since Akatsuki took over the Land of Water, they haven’...

Chapter 235: Volume 2 – Chapter 137: I've Actually Become a Gentleman?

So it really turned out like this...

Is this Gion's tsundere version of "don't act all smug"?

Daren's mouth twitched, then he shook his head with an amused smile.

Looking at the girl lying motionless in his arms, he couldn’t help but feel a bit of a headache.

Her long hair, draped over her shoulders and set against the white of her cloak, looked even darker than ink. Her onyx-like eyes were slightly red-rimmed, filled with grievance and reluctance.

But her prou...

Chapter 234: Volume 2 – Chapter 136: You're Not Allowed to Leave

Training camp—drill grounds.

Golden sand danced in the twilight glow.

“Are you sure about this, Gion...? You're clearly not in the best shape right now.”

Daren looked at the resolute woman before him, his tone tinged with helplessness.

Even without using his bio-magnetic perception, he could see the exhaustion written all over her face.

Unmoved, Gion replied coldly,

“You're not at full strength either, are you?”

Daren gave a small shake of h...

Chapter 207: Breakfast

"It's delicious, so good!"

As Isane Kotetsu eagerly devoured her breakfast, Kiyone Kotetsu, who had just picked up her bowl and chopsticks, narrowed her eyes and stared at her intensely.

"Big sister..."

Hearing the resentment in Kiyone's voice, Isane instinctively shivered and immediately set her bowl and chopsticks down on the table.

Masatsuki Aozaki couldn't help but smile. To an outsider, these sisters seemed to have completely swapped roles—the taller elder siste...

Chapter 162: Natural Disaster

The world had fallen silent. A vast ocean stretched across the entire land—no wind, no waves, just an eerie stillness.

From time to time, strange creatures would leap from the water, the splash they made the only sound breaking the silence. It only served to deepen the sense of solitude.

What was once a massive boulder had become a towering mountain that pierced the clouds.

Sōjun Minamoto lay on the grass at its summit, the sky seemingly within reach.

The sight of t...

Chapter 161: Assimilation of the Non-Physical World

In the non-physical world, Sōjun Minamoto and Shichizai stepped onto the blackened earth.

It felt like returning home.

Aside from himself, the others were all Shikigami—gentle and friendly, a stark contrast to the tone of the jujutsu world—or rather, the present world.

He had always found it strange. Curses embody negative energy, and that part made sense. Throughout the entire jujutsu world, Curses could heal themselves with ease, even without mastering the Reverse Cur...

Chapter 233: Volume 2 – Chapter 135: I Challenge the Top Seat

Even someone as composed and calculating as Sengoku couldn’t help but feel uneasy at that moment.

As the most powerful law enforcement force on the seas, the Marines may have held considerable military autonomy—but at the end of the day, they were still subordinate to the World Government.

Many within the Marines quietly scoffed at the government’s authority, but outwardly, they maintained a façade of obedience and respect.

For someone like Sengoku—a high-ranking of...

Chapter 232: Volume 2 – Chapter 134: The Real Suspect... Is Me?

The initiative was back in his hands...

Daren watched every shift in Sengoku’s expression and finally let out a quiet breath of relief.

In a confrontation like this, if he had answered Sengoku’s questions directly, he would’ve been cornered—easily led into a trap and exposed.

And Daren hated being led around by anyone.

The only way to escape this situation was to redirect Sengoku’s focus.

From the very start, Daren had never expected to keep the Celesti...

Chapter 206: Brother-in-Law

The bright moon sank in the west as the rising sun cast its golden light over the horizon.

As sunlight once again bathed the Soul Society, Seireitei awakened to the usual morning bustle.

“A familiar Reiatsu…”

“Kiyone?”

Masatsuki Aozaki sat up, rubbing his drowsy eyes as he muttered to himself.

For him, there was no point in trying to conceal Reiatsu within the Noble District. The only time someone could successfully hide their presence from him was when...

Chapter 205: Conscience

The bright moonlight streamed through the window, illuminating the room with a soft glow. The luxurious mansions of the Noble District carried a strong, lingering fragrance—the scent of rare spices that nobles spent fortunes to acquire.

Masatsuki Aozaki had visited many noble estates before, and this scent was always present, an unmistakable sign of wealth and refinement.

They referred to this tradition, originating from a great Western nation, as "the way of incense," ranking i...

Chapter 316: The Title Was Eaten by Ebisu

With a glance, Tagorihime immediately understood why she had sensed that familiar aura.

“Isn’t that... Orochimaru?”

“Long time no see. It seems you still refuse to accept the inheritance of Ryūchi Cave?”

Orochimaru’s pupils narrowed sharply as he looked at the Snake Princess in front of him.

He had been to Ryūchi Cave and naturally recognized who she was. Tagorihime was one of the high-ranking figures there.

“Hehehe... Tagorihime, you jest. I’m ...

Chapter 315: Orochimaru Makes Up His Mind

“Wait, Kazuyama...”

Orochimaru quickly raised a hand to stop him, then began pacing on the spot, his mind racing.

After a while, he walked up to Kazuyama Gekkō and asked seriously, “Did you go to Kumogakure?”

“Yeah... Why?”

“When was it?”

“A long time ago, back during the battle in the Land of Hot Water.”

Orochimaru fell silent. His eyes were filled with disbelief as he looked at Kazuyama Gekkō. That had been ages ago.

This brat ...

Chapter 486: Genji Takes His Own Life

With Konoha's reinforcements withdrawn, the Iwa ninja had no choice but to abandon their battle plan.

Whether by design or coincidence, Nawaki and Minato had ensured that the Kumo ninja caught wind of this development.

The Third Raikage wasn’t one to let such an opportunity slip by. Without hesitation, he led his forces toward the docks.

Ōnoki, of course, couldn’t just stand by and watch them withdraw—allowing the Kumo ninja to retreat unchallenged would be a massive ...

Chapter 485: Konoha Retreats from the Land of Earth

The next day, before Iwa-nin could even send word, Nawaki and Minato arrived at Ōnoki’s doorstep.

“I was just about to summon them, and here they are on their own.”

Thinking Konoha had the sense to cooperate willingly, Ōnoki’s expression softened into a smile.

“Please, come in, honored guests of Konoha.”

With a wave of his hand, he signaled the Iwa-nin at the door to invite Nawaki and Minato inside.

“Lord Tsuchikage.”

Nawaki and Minato bow...

Chapter 484: Ōnoki Prepares for a Counterattack

“Yahiko and the others are pretty fast.”

“The Land of Water has already fallen.”

Nawaki and Minato sat inside, whispering to each other. Several plates of fruit and snacks rested on the coffee table.

“Their mission is finished.”

“Ours is just beginning.”

Minato rubbed his head, clearly frustrated. The past two days had been troubling.

“It was only a matter of time.”

“Those two couldn’t stay injured forever.”

Nawaki popp...

Chapter 483: Change of Rulership in the Land of Water

“I, Genji, pay my respects to Lord Akatsukikage.”

As soon as Yahiko stepped inside, he saw an old man leaning on a cane, bowing to him.

“There's no need for such formalities, Elder Genji.”

Yahiko, showing respect, stepped forward and helped Genji straighten up. He didn’t even spare a glance at the Kiri-nin standing behind the elder, who had yet to disperse.

“You honor me, Lord Akatsukikage.”

“I should be the one thanking you for sparing Kirigakure...

Chapter 231: Volume 2 – Chapter 133: Tug-of-War and Mind Games

The atmosphere in the Admiral’s office was suffocating.

It felt like the temperature in the room had plummeted, and even the potted plants in the corner seemed to be holding their breath.

Behind his black-rimmed glasses, Sengoku’s eyes gleamed with an intensity never seen before. His hawk-like gaze locked onto the young Marine in front of him, and an overwhelming aura of authority radiated from his body, pressing down on Daren.

Daren’s heart skipped a beat, but his fac...

Chapter 230: Volume 2 – Chapter 132: You Killed Him, Didn’t You?

Gion’s cold, almost murderous stare made Daren chuckle bitterly to himself.

Now he finally understood why she was so pissed.

So it was because of those ridiculous rumors about him being “squeezed dry”…

And his own two very honest remarks.

“Seems like everyone’s living quite a lively life these days…”

Daren smiled, waved, and walked forward.

From the moment he’d accepted the mission to take down Bullet to everything that followed, barely mo...

Chapter 204: Clear Moon

The bright moon hung high in the sky, casting its glow over the Thirteenth Division barracks.

“Oh, I didn’t even realize it was already dark.”

Masatsuki Aozaki gazed up at the luminous moon, while Isane Kotetsu, cheeks flushed, shook her head helplessly.

“Captain Masatsuki, it’s getting late. Captain Ukitake is probably growing impatient.”

“Well, it can’t be helped. After all, it’s you we’re talking about, Isane. We ended up chatting for so long wit...

Chapter 160: Complete Transformation

For a while, Riko Amanai sat silently beside Sōjun Minamoto.

Sōjun Minamoto was packing up his belongings—some notes, medical logs... Unlike a typical employee leaving with a cardboard box filled with odds and ends, his workspace was minimal. No water bottle, no charging cable. He just placed a few important research records into the shadow space and was ready to leave with ease.

“Getting ready to go?” Riko Amanai suddenly asked.

Sōjun Minamoto opened a drawer, pull...

Chapter 159: Long Time No See

Sōjun Minamoto had nearly adjusted to the time difference in the Present.

He was still in a good mood. Surely, Yuta Okkotsu would be pleased once he saw the true nature of the gift.

What boy could turn down a cool blade—especially as a graduation present?

Forged from Special Grade bones with exceptional compatibility with Cursed Energy, it ranked among the top-tier Cursed Tools in the entire Jujutsu World.

Perfect for lopping off heads.

The image popped into h...

Chapter 229: Volume 2 – Chapter 131: Too Young to Be Done For?

On the way to the training camp, it took Daren a while to finally snap out of it.

So... it seems like I’ve just been officially ordered to go flirt with girls?

Is that what she meant?

Daren mulled over Toki’s words, the smile at the corner of his lips slowly twisting.

"A virtuous wife at home, huh..."

His mood lifted instantly, and he even started whistling.

Although nothing had actually happened between him and Toki yet, how could he possibly let a duc...

Chapter 228: Volume 2 – Chapter 130: So Sweet

A gentle breeze stirred the fallen leaves.

Gion’s sudden return had caught Daren completely off guard.

He stared at the fruit basket lying on the ground. The fresh fruits inside had burst through the elegant plastic wrapping and were now scattered everywhere—like the broken heart of a heart-struck girl.

“I’m such an idiot...”

Daren gave a helpless, bitter laugh, his headache only getting worse.

“Daren-san... are you alright?”

Amatsuki Toki, se...

Chapter 203: Give It Your All

When it comes to the Soul King's organs, one cannot ignore the Wandenreich, where both the Soul King's heart and left arm reside.

"...Aside from what happens to Jūshirō-senpai," Masatsuki Aozaki said, snapping his fingers. "Take some time to keep an eye on Seireitei’s shadows."

"Shadows?" Mayuri Kurotsuchi glanced around before turning to Masatsuki. "What do you mean?"

"The Quincy you've been so fixated on," Masatsuki replied with a smile.

"You think that's funny?"...

Chapter 202: Heal Him

“Your Excellency Hoshi, I can say with absolute certainty—Kenpachi Kiganjō is dead. I ended his life with my own hands.”

Masatsuki Aozaki spoke firmly, his gaze unwavering, filled with determination.

“If you have any doubts, you’re welcome to verify the autopsy report with the 4th Division.”

“The examination was conducted by Seinosuke Yamada, former Lieutenant of the 4th Division and the current Acting Director of the Shin’ō Medical Institute.”

“H...

Chapter 314: Taking Orochimaru to Turtle Island

Kazuyama Gekkō suddenly felt like a thousand question marks popped into his head...

Madara Uchiha appeared in the Land of Earth?

That can’t be right—wasn’t that bastard already dead...?

Wait. Suddenly, something clicked. Back in the Land of Earth, he’d fought a group led by Kitsuchi, Ōnoki’s son. At the time, he’d used a combination of Ryūchi Cave’s Genjutsu and Crystal Release to disguise himself as Madara Uchiha—complete with Susanoo...

So Iwagakur...