“Tsunade, what are you trying to say...”
“Nothing in particular. Just surprised, really. Who would've thought our cold-hearted Konoha’s Ice Prince actually had a warm side? Tsk tsk, that’s rare.”
Tsunade wasn’t the least bit intimidated by Orochimaru. She smiled playfully at him, while his face remained cold and indifferent.
Without saying a word, she turned and walked away.
But just as she turned, a chilling voice sounded behind her.
“If your hem...
2025-05-05 09:48:56 +0000 UTC
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"You're back?"
"How did it go?"
As soon as Nagato returned to the inn in town, Yahiko and the others immediately surrounded him. Nonō was the first to speak.
"It went smoothly. Genji agreed."
"He'll recall the Kiri ninja and open the gates of Kirigakure for us."
Nagato didn't keep them in suspense and laid everything out directly.
"That's good. Kakuzu was worried you wouldn't be able to handle it and went to see the Daimyō."
Yahiko's face lit up wit...
2025-05-05 09:38:17 +0000 UTC
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“Don't look so surprised.”
“You’ve been through worse.”
Nagato shut the door behind him and took a seat across from Genji at the table.
“Did you come here to kill me?”
Genji’s grip on his cane tightened, the veins on his hand bulging from the pressure.
“If I wanted to kill you, why would I go through all this trouble?”
Nagato leaned back slightly. The chair was surprisingly comfortable.
“Then what do you want?”
Genji rema...
2025-05-05 09:37:44 +0000 UTC
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“Senpai… so many of my classmates are dead.”
Mei’s voice was still thick with crying, the tracks of dried tears visible on her face.
“We’re still alive.”
Ao touched the fresh bandages on his wound. If he hadn’t kept a low profile, he might not even be here talking to her right now.
But there was no joy in his survival. As long as the war raged on, it was only a matter of time before the battlefield claimed him too.
“How much longer can we stay a...
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“I can see the dock!”
Konan stood at the bow, practically bouncing with excitement. Through the thin mist ahead, she could already make out the faint outline of the dock.
“Finally, we're almost there.”
Yahiko rubbed his forehead, his tone carrying a trace of helplessness. Maybe it was just his dislike for sea travel, but the long voyage had left him feeling restless.
“It hasn’t been that long.”
Nagato counted the days on his fingers, his expression ...
2025-05-05 09:36:21 +0000 UTC
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“What a strange pair…”
Amatsuki Toki murmured softly as she watched Gion stride off with her usual commanding presence, while Tokikake trudged behind her like a man mourning his own funeral.
She withdrew her gaze, turned back toward the drying rack, gave the freshly washed uniform a good shake, then carefully hung it up.
The white shirt and black trousers fluttered gently in the sunlight and breeze. A satisfied smile appeared on Toki’s face.
The doctor had said...
2025-05-04 21:09:03 +0000 UTC
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As they walked through the streets of the Marineford civilian district, Tokikake followed behind Gion, trembling with fear.
He could feel the intense killing intent radiating from the figure ahead, along with the sharp clack of high heels striking the ground...
He didn’t even dare to breathe loudly, keeping his head down and his hands folded as he muttered under his breath,
“When did Gion master Armament Haki? Don’t tell me it was before I did...”
“No, no, th...
2025-05-04 21:07:39 +0000 UTC
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Seireitei, 1st Division Headquarters.
Masatsuki Aozaki sat with a troubled expression, occasionally hissing in pain as he pressed his hands tightly against his chest, trying to ease the discomfort.
With an apologetic look, he said to the bald old man in front of him, “I'm sorry, Master. It was my fault—I got carried away.”
Yamamoto nodded slightly, satisfied with his young apprentice's performance. At this moment, he was bare-chested, dried blood still clinging to his ...
2025-05-04 21:02:43 +0000 UTC
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For the development of the non-physical world, Sōjun Minamoto followed his own pace, advancing step by step.
He wasn’t in a rush, and progress wasn’t exactly slow either.
After all, with one month outside equating to ten years inside, the pace of development depended entirely on which side he chose to stay on.
During this time, he mainly focused on building up the non-physical world and spent most of his time there. Every thirty years, he would return to the outside wor...
2025-05-04 20:56:56 +0000 UTC
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Several blinding flashes streaked across the sky, followed by black vortexes emerging out of thin air. They expanded gradually across the white dome until they reached a certain size—then, dozens of Sōjun Minamoto leapt down.
They crashed hard into the ground.
Their expressions were exhilarated, itching for action.
“Boom—!”
A thunderous roar rang out.
It came from the one seated on the throne within the Shrine Domain. Having barely shaken off the oppress...
2025-05-04 20:56:28 +0000 UTC
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Kazuyama Gekkō walked along the road back to the village, still lost in thought over the current situation.
The war had settled down—something he hadn’t expected. It’s not like he did anything major.
All he did was take out Shukaku, kill the Third Mizukage, and drain the Fourth Raikage’s coffers. That was it, right?
And yet, the war had come to a halt?
This was the Third Great Ninja War, after all.
“Kazuyama, what’s wrong?”
“Isn’t the end...
2025-05-04 12:41:06 +0000 UTC
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Three months later, the war had gradually died down.
Kazuyama Gekkō, Yahiko, and the others sat in a room, reading through the intelligence reports. His brows were tightly furrowed.
“The war suddenly stopped for no reason?”
“What the hell is going on?”
Iwagakure had halted its offensive, Sunagakure had retreated back into the desert, and Kumogakure had already withdrawn from the war after becoming a target.
As for Kirigakure, like Sunagakure, its Kage ha...
2025-05-04 12:40:38 +0000 UTC
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“Konan, are you serious...?”
“Leave the Land of Rain?”
“But...”
A trace of sorrow appeared on Yahiko’s face. This was their home—asking him to abandon it...
Konan clearly understood what he was thinking, but the memory of their fallen comrades hardened her resolve.
“With Amegakure the way it is now, how many more of our friends have to die?”
“If Hanzō of the Salamander keeps controlling the village like this, then even with our own or...
2025-05-04 12:40:06 +0000 UTC
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The conversation lasted half an hour.
The more Yahiko listened, the darker his expression became. Konan and Akaashi looked just as grim.
"So, they took Nagato just to use his Dōjutsu?"
"Yeah. So you don’t need to worry about his safety—at least not for now."
Kazuyama Gekkō felt his throat go dry. He had rushed over without bringing water. Damn, that was rough.
"Madara Uchiha, the ancestor of the Uchiha clan..."
"I heard stories about him when I was a ...
2025-05-04 12:39:38 +0000 UTC
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Harribel crossed her arms and leaned against the cold, dark wall of the cave. Deep within the lower levels of Hueco Mundo, the Forest of Menos was so vast and shadowed that even the moon was nowhere to be seen. Yet, in those emerald-green eyes of hers, everything remained crystal clear.
The massive cave had been modified into an intricate labyrinth, its passages stretching in all directions. A faint breeze drifted in from outside, carrying away the stale, cold air from within, leaving b...
2025-05-04 10:58:12 +0000 UTC
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“Why are you acting like we’re parting forever? I’ve been to Soul Society before—it’s just that this time, I’ll be staying a little longer.”
Masatsuki Aozaki slowly leaned in toward Harribel, placing a gentle hand on top of her head and softly ruffling her hair with a touch of affection.
“If you miss me, you can use Kidō or a Jigokuchō to send me a message. No matter when or where, if you call for me, I’ll be there.”
Harribel lowered her head, burying h...
2025-05-04 10:57:32 +0000 UTC
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After the great battle with the Kiri Ninja, Yahiko led the Akatsuki to recuperate peacefully in the Land of Hot Water.
Life was carefree and comfortable—perhaps even better than it had been in the Land of Rain. The Daimyō of the Land of Hot Water had spared no expense to accommodate these powerful figures, ensuring that even the Akatsuki's forces lived in luxury.
However, while they enjoyed their respite, others were losing sleep.
When news of the Kiri Ninja's crushing de...
2025-05-04 10:03:07 +0000 UTC
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“Sensei, what took you so long to answer?”
As the visual link through the slug clone connected, Konan’s voice rang in Kawakaze’s ear.
“How was I supposed to know you’d be contacting me this late?” Kawakaze replied, sounding a bit annoyed. Then again, only Konan would dare talk to him like that.
“Where are you guys?”
“Everything going well lately?”
Tsunade was lying next to Kawakaze, both of them half-sitting on the bed, partially in frame.
2025-05-04 10:02:26 +0000 UTC
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After defeating the Kiri Ninja, the Akatsuki army swiftly entered the Land of Hot Water.
Before they could travel far, the Daimyō of the Land of Hot Water appeared, blocking their path with a few trembling ministers and soldiers.
“I am the Daimyō of the Land of Hot Water. I request an audience with Lord Akatsukikage.”
The Daimyō lowered himself completely, showing not even a hint of arrogance, even when addressing an ordinary Akatsuki ninja.
“Daimyō?”
2025-05-04 10:01:48 +0000 UTC
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“How is that possible?”
Isobu’s mouth hung open in shock, unable to believe what was happening before its eyes.
Was the gap between them truly this vast?
“Nothing is impossible.”
“You’re just too short-sighted.”
The moment Nagato finished speaking, he suddenly vanished from sight.
His movements were too fast to track, and in the blink of an eye, he reappeared right in front of Isobu.
A vicious whip kick shot toward Isobu’s massive he...
2025-05-04 10:01:25 +0000 UTC
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Marine Headquarters, Marineford.
"What a beautiful day..."
Tokikake stepped out of the military academy in a brand-new uniform, a brown round hat perched on his head. Lighting a cigarette, he walked with his hands in his pockets toward the civilian district.
He was in a fantastic mood today!
And not just because it was a day off—no grueling training with that hot-blooded maniac Kuzan, no getting beaten black and blue. Well, no need to "train" with that guy, to put it...
2025-05-04 08:54:53 +0000 UTC
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A massive, rusted anchor slowly rose from the water, chains clinking as it broke the surface, sending ripples across the sea.
As the sun dipped low on the horizon, it cast a long, stretched shadow of the warship across the waves.
After a heated tug-of-war with Zephyr, Sengoku finally managed to win “custody” of Daren.
He had Daren placed in the cabin of his own warship and instructed the accompanying military doctor to treat his injuries. Then he turned toward Garp, who ...
2025-05-04 08:52:47 +0000 UTC
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Kaidou’s base got destroyed?
When Daren heard the news, he was momentarily stunned.
His recent promotion from Commodore to Rear Admiral didn’t seem to faze him much. Though social ties were important, in the end, strength was what mattered most in this sea. With his power, the promotion was only a matter of time.
“You don’t look too happy about it…”
Borsalino smiled as he watched Daren fall into deep thought.
“To jump three ranks from Captain to Rea...
2025-05-04 08:51:44 +0000 UTC
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The cool sea breeze swept away the lingering smoke, and the Commodore’s voice gradually faded into the sound of the waves.
Daren kept a calm smile on his face, quietly watching the breathtakingly beautiful Amatsuki Toki as he waited for her response.
One second, two seconds, three seconds...
Then, to his mild surprise, a soft smile slowly bloomed across Toki’s face.
“No, Daren-san. I have no regrets.”
A glow lit up in her eyes as she looked at Daren, gaze...
2025-05-04 08:50:56 +0000 UTC
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"And besides, aren't those people pirates? I don’t have a good impression of pirates..."
Amatsuki Toki gently bit her chopsticks, her calm gaze fixed on Daren.
Over the past 800 years, during countless journeys through time, she had witnessed sights that most people wouldn’t see in a lifetime. The tides of eras, the passage of time, the rise and fall of seas, the collapse and rebirth of nations, the ever-shifting state of the world... but one thing remained certain: in every a...
2025-05-04 08:49:46 +0000 UTC
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But for now, it was just a passing thought.
Managing to sever Kozuki Oden’s arm and take Enma had already been an incredibly difficult feat.
Not to mention, at the time, Marco—wielder of the Mythical Zoan Phoenix Fruit—had been guarding him closely, while Whitebeard, the “Strongest Man in the World,” loomed nearby, watching like a hawk.
That “invincible” samurai might not have reached Admiral level yet, but he was already dangerously close.
If it hadn’t...
2025-05-04 08:48:51 +0000 UTC
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Gulp...
Amatsuki Toki couldn’t help but swallow as she watched the sea ahead of her remain “split” for a full three seconds before it slowly rejoined. Her mouth hung slightly open.
“What… kind of sword technique is that...?”
Unable to resist, she turned her head. Seeing Darren gasping for breath and looking completely drained, she rushed over, worry etched on her face, and supported his hand.
“That technique’s called ‘Dairiki Shutsukiseki’.’” (D...
2025-05-04 08:48:04 +0000 UTC
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The hilt of Enma felt icy cold in Daren's grasp, as if he were clutching a shard of frozen crystal. Though it was merely an illusion, eerie wails suddenly echoed through the surrounding void.
The air's temperature seemed to plummet to freezing, and despite the blazing sun, a chilling wind swept through.
Daren focused intently on the Enma in his hands.
One second.
Two seconds.
Three seconds...
Still no change?
He raised an eyebrow.
But at that ve...
2025-05-04 08:47:05 +0000 UTC
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The sun was dazzling, the shade beneath the trees cool and calm.
On the island's beach, waves lapped rhythmically against the reef-strewn shore, building into foamy white crests.
Daren slowly forced his heavy eyelids open. It felt like every muscle in his body had been torn apart, waves of exhaustion and pain crashing down on him.
“So heavy...”
He muttered, then looked down—only to find a delicate, stunning face resting peacefully against his chest, sound asleep....
2025-05-04 08:46:16 +0000 UTC
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Rumble...
The muffled roar of waves echoed across the sea, slowly fading into silence.
The Moby Dick sailed through the turbulent waters. In the distance, the small island had already been completely submerged beneath the rising sea—gone without a trace.
Such was the overwhelming power of Whitebeard, the "Strongest Man in the World."
A full-powered strike from the Gura Gura no Mi was enough to trigger a thousand-meter-high tsunami. Smaller islands didn’t stand a ch...
2025-05-04 08:44:46 +0000 UTC
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