“Oh.”
Daren replied with a hint of regret.
“Don't be discouraged. Your strength is evident to all. Given time, you’ll surely catch up to—and perhaps even surpass—me.”
Zephyr smiled grandly, arms crossed over his chest.
“What about me? What about me?”
Tokikake darted out from the crowd again, his face full of excitement.
“You?”
Zephyr gave him a sidelong glance, took a deep breath, and slowly said,
“You’re not bad either...
2025-04-24 22:52:43 +0000 UTC
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“Sōjun, what are you doing? No, don’t—Sōjun...”
“...”
Sōjun Minamoto said nothing, silently stuffing the cotton back into Panda’s body. He stitched the plush fabric shut, leaving behind a neat vertical seam. With a smooth swipe across the soft belly, he fluffed the fur back into place, and the seam vanished completely.
He looked at Panda, gave a satisfied nod, and patted the springy stomach.
“All done. You can get up now.”
He hadn’t done an...
2025-04-24 22:34:32 +0000 UTC
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The two sat for a while, quietly watching the children before getting pulled into playing with them for a bit.
When it was time to leave, the children were reluctant but didn’t throw a fuss. They lined up, waving their little hands and calling out brightly,
“Bye, uncle!”
“Bye, big brother!”
Something like that.
The two of them exited the tree hollow, closed the small door, and carefully concealed the thicket at the base of the tree.
“Your abilit...
2025-04-24 22:34:05 +0000 UTC
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“Give it up. Crying and wailing aren’t sounds I enjoy hearing.”
Masatsuki Aozaki murmured softly, as if offering a final act of mercy to the pitiful souls before him.
He let out a faint sigh, a hint of unspeakable sorrow flickering in his eyes—an expression so out of place on someone so ruthless that it begged the question: what could possibly make him feel such grief?
He had chosen to walk a bloodstained path in pursuit of power.
Not because he enjoyed it. Not...
2025-04-24 22:30:23 +0000 UTC
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As soon as Zephyr’s words landed, all the Marines present were visibly shaken, deep in thought.
Each of them was a top recruit, handpicked by Marine Headquarters from across the world’s oceans. While their current strength might not rival “monsters” like Sakazuki and the others, their talent was undeniably top-tier. It didn’t take them long to grasp the implication behind Zephyr’s words.
Put simply, the Marines Rokushiki might not have been developed as combat techniqu...
2025-04-24 12:49:09 +0000 UTC
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As he looked at Tokikake wailing and contorting his face in exaggerated grief, several dark lines practically formed across Daren's forehead.
At the same time, though, a strange hint of admiration rose in his heart.
Even Daren had to admit—this bastard Tokikake could really bow without an ounce of shame… and not lose face doing it.
“Are you sure about this, Tokikake? That’s not something just anyone can handle.”
Daren casually pulled his leg out of Tokikake...
2025-04-24 12:48:30 +0000 UTC
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Masatsuki Aozaki’s lips curled slightly as he gazed at Kūgo Ginjō with a half-smile.
He knew all too well that the man before him was cunning and ambitious. Though Ginjō appeared respectful on the surface, deep down, he was nothing less than a ruthless and calculating predator.
Still, Masatsuki wasn’t in a hurry. In fact, he found himself anticipating what was to come.
Kūgo Ginjō possessed immense potential. If he could be kept in check, he would make a valuable paw...
2025-04-24 11:55:25 +0000 UTC
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"That's not what I meant. I want to teach him Shunkō."
Yoruichi Shihōin furrowed her brow slightly, then leaned in, rubbing her nose against Masatsuki Aozaki’s.
"Has he reached Third-Class Spiritual Power?"
Masatsuki paused for a moment, clearly caught off guard by the question.
"Not yet, but he's close," Yoruichi replied casually.
"He's barely over a hundred, and he's already about to reach Third-Class? That’s ridiculously fast."
"That’s what you c...
2025-04-24 11:54:39 +0000 UTC
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The ground beneath Kazuyama Gekkō’s feet cracked inch by inch. They were already standing at the edge of a cliff—now, he had completely lost his footing.
“Damn it! Yugito! You’re setting me up!”
It turned out the collapse was caused by Yugito using too much power from the Tailed Beast. The ground beneath her feet had fractured from the force.
So when Kazuyama applied even slight pressure, it completely gave way.
“Hey, hey, hey! We’re gonna fall! Help!”...
2025-04-24 11:35:29 +0000 UTC
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[Ding! Detected that the host transported Yahiko, Nagato, and six other ninjas piggyback-style, causing varying degrees of psychological trauma—Nagato being the most affected. Special reward: +5 Strength.]
Kazuyama Gekkō chuckled at the message.
It wasn’t easy to farm attributes these days, and now that he’d caught two fat sheep, he had to milk them for all they were worth.
Seeing him laugh, Konan was completely baffled.
This man had suddenly appeared—he might...
2025-04-24 11:34:53 +0000 UTC
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Crack—
The sound of bones breaking echoed clearly through the dark cave.
Kawakaze's blade came to an abrupt halt mere inches from Madara’s face, blocked firmly by his scythe. No matter how hard he pushed, he couldn’t advance any further.
"Susanoo."
With a single glance, Kawakaze recognized the enormous blue skeletal frame before him.
As expected, even with just a borrowed three-tomoe Sharingan, nothing could stop Madara from activating his ultimate defense....
2025-04-24 11:23:25 +0000 UTC
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"I'm honored that you take me so seriously."
This time, there was no hint of mockery in Kawakaze’s words. His expression turned solemn.
After all, even when facing the massive Allied Shinobi Forces in the original events, Madara had fought them barehanded.
For him to bring out his weapons now—it was a sign of respect in its own way.
At the very least, it was an acknowledgment of Kawakaze’s strength.
"I hope you won’t disappoint me."
Madara smirked, ...
2025-04-24 11:22:35 +0000 UTC
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During the two or three days of downtime, Daren took the chance to casually explore all of Marineford, the Marine Headquarters.
Strictly speaking, Marineford wasn't a single island, but rather a cluster of landmasses resembling an archipelago. Through administrative planning, it was divided into civilian and military zones.
The military zone mainly included large-scale defensive structures like the central military fortress and elliptical harbor, along with major armories, the adm...
2025-04-23 21:48:46 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 51: The Name of the Blade
Yes, Daren had come to visit Yamakaji.
The resolve Yamakaji showed during the training camp battle had left a deep impression on Daren. Besides, he was the one who injured him—coming to check in was only natural.
“Commodore Daren!?”
Yamakaji stared at Daren, who stood there holding a fruit basket. He froze for a second, then quickly recovered. Smiling a little sheepishly, he introduced the visitor:
“Commodore Daren, this ...
2025-04-23 21:48:03 +0000 UTC
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The Jujutsu High barrier was fully restored, much to everyone's relief.
Sōjun Minamoto didn’t know what kind of mood the others were in as they left—nor did he care.
High in the sky, the Cursed Body hovered silently, watching Satoru Gojo.
The Star Eyes had already surpassed the Six Eyes in visual range.
Starlight flickered across the Cursed Body’s face as it tested its strength. It still felt more satisfying this way—fighting yourself was pointless.
Afte...
2025-04-23 21:42:21 +0000 UTC
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The cursed body took three months to hatch.
On the surface, the Jujutsu world remained calm as always. With it being the off-season for curses, things seemed even more uneventful.
Peace was nice, but for some sorcerers, that peace felt like tasteless soup—life dulled into a stagnant pond with no change in sight...
In short, they wanted to stir things up.
Once again, they gathered in the Taiji Conference Room. This time, not many were present. The old man appeared, as...
2025-04-23 21:41:53 +0000 UTC
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Kirio Hikifune's Gikon technique was something Mayuri Kurotsuchi had only heard of—never witnessed firsthand. But he knew all too well that this technique wasn’t just “helpful” to him; it was the key to the success of the Artificial Soul project.
“What do you intend to do?”
Mayuri took a deep breath, steadying himself before asking.
“I've discussed it with Kisuke. The research data related to Gikon can be made available to you, and we will grant you the necessa...
2025-04-23 21:36:54 +0000 UTC
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Clear sunlight streamed through the window, casting dappled patterns of tree shadows across the walls. The air was calm, the scene peaceful.
Daren opened his eyes and slowly sat up in bed.
The room was small, but tidy and well-kept.
He sat up straight, instinctively checking his condition.
As his finely honed physical perception activated, his “personal attribute panel” appeared in his mind:
Physique: 65.131
Strength: 63.135
Speed: 63.591
Fr...
2025-04-23 12:24:48 +0000 UTC
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“So the rumors are true—you really are loaded.”
Daren had just stepped into the yard when a low, amused voice called out from ahead.
Beneath the shade of an oak tree sat two beach chairs. One of them was occupied by a figure lounging without a care in the world.
“Breaking into someone else’s yard isn’t exactly polite, you know,” Daren said with a light laugh.
Dragon shrugged, grinning.
“Don’t be so stingy. A house this big? You’re not gonna us...
2025-04-23 12:23:59 +0000 UTC
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Time passed quickly, and before long, the holiday had quietly come to an end.
Masatsuki Aozaki stood fully dressed, gazing at the three identical girls playing and splashing in the hot spring before him. Banshō Senran hung carefully at his waist.
Why were there three women who looked exactly alike? The answer lay with the Banshō Senran sisters.
At this moment, among the three, aside from Rangiku Matsumoto, the other two could both be called Yuhime. Not only did they share ...
2025-04-23 12:17:49 +0000 UTC
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Masatsuki Aozaki's gaze slowly swept over Rangiku Matsumoto and Yuhime in the distance.
Just as he had expected, the originally beautiful faces of the two women were now puffed up like little buns, their cheeks round and full of anger, as if they could hold two eggs inside. They looked unbelievably cute!
It was clear that these two beauties had gotten jealous over something.
"Are you two going to fight or not? Don't forget why we took the day off!"
At Masatsuki Aozaki'...
2025-04-23 12:17:20 +0000 UTC
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What was that famous saying?
A sack of rice has to be carried up several floors!
Well, now it's time to make him feel the pain!
Nagato, who was still looking for his teammates, suddenly felt a cold sensation rising from the soles of his feet, and he immediately became extremely vigilant.
His Rinnegan widened as he tried to see what was happening—only to realize he couldn’t see anything at all.
Why? Because his vision had turned pitch black.
That was the...
2025-04-23 12:06:16 +0000 UTC
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Ten days later, in the Land of Rain.
Kazuyama Gekkō and Yugito had already stepped into the territory of the Land of Rain.
This land had endured countless wars, and under the constant drizzle, there was an unmistakable sense of desolation.
"So this is the Land of Rain? It really does rain all the time, just like the rumors say."
"I hate getting wet. Sensei, can we hurry up?"
Yugito, wearing a straw hat and raincoat, was still visibly annoyed—after all, cats ha...
2025-04-23 12:05:47 +0000 UTC
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The damp air filled every corner of the cave, its darkness momentarily dispelled by flashes of light.
Droplets of water dripped from the cave walls, echoing softly through the space.
"Lord Madara!"
In the eerie stillness, Zetsu suddenly let out a cry of alarm, his voice laced with fear and despair.
At this critical moment, he could do nothing but wait helplessly for fate’s judgment, as if everything had already reached a dead end.
"Hmph, don't count on him."
2025-04-23 11:23:46 +0000 UTC
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“Hashirama's cells?”
Obito was stunned. He had heard of their power before.
He lifted his hands in confusion, examining them closely. His body brimmed with vitality, and even his chakra had improved significantly.
“That’s right, Hashirama’s cells.”
Madara lightly brushed the ground with his hand, and a small tree sprouted at an astonishing speed.
“Wood Release?”
This time, Obito was truly convinced. Other than Hashirama’s cells, he couldn...
2025-04-23 11:23:18 +0000 UTC
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That night.
Late into the evening.
Training camp, administrative building, Head Instructor's office.
A kerosene lamp glowed softly, casting warm light that pushed back the shadows in the room.
Zephyr sat at a time-worn desk, pen in hand, head down as he worked through a stack of documents. The lamp's glow stretched his silhouette across the wall, tall and broad.
As he flipped through the pages, it became clear they were the personal files of the new training camp...
2025-04-22 21:31:59 +0000 UTC
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Light and shadow danced before his eyes, and the sacred cloak billowed in the fierce wind.
Kuzan stood there, stunned, staring at the towering figure before him. Something hot surged in his chest.
“Zephyr... sensei...”
The scene carried a kind of overwhelming, soul-stirring force—one that etched itself deep into his heart.
It wasn’t until five seconds later that the blazing light finally faded.
The winds died down, and thick smoke began to roll up from th...
2025-04-22 21:31:11 +0000 UTC
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The world blurred, and once again, Sōjun Minamoto lost all five senses. It felt like he was back at the very beginning, the moment he first arrived in this world.
Back then, he was just a forming embryo, comfortably suspended in amniotic fluid.
Now, he was inside a giant egg, submerged in a thick, murky black liquid. An emotional tether served as the umbilical cord, continuously feeding him nutrients.
Those nutrients were curses.
There was no ground beneath him, no sk...
2025-04-22 21:24:15 +0000 UTC
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If you're prepared, there's no need to panic when the time comes.
Sōjun Minamoto had long been ready for the concept of a Cursed Form.
If his body symbolized the pinnacle of violent offense, then his Cursed Energy embodied unpredictability and strangeness. He had discovered early on that he possessed a strange aura that easily influenced the emotions of others. Later, he learned to suppress it under control.
This was the outward manifestation of Perfect Control over Cursed ...
2025-04-22 21:23:41 +0000 UTC
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Sōkyoku Hill.
Rangiku Matsumoto was led to the underground training ground, her heart brimming with excitement and anticipation.
Masatsuki Aozaki gazed at the woman before him as her Tenshintai transformed, unable to contain his astonishment.
“So this is Yuhime? She’s absolutely stunning—she looks exactly like you.”
The woman standing before him was identical to Rangiku Matsumoto in every way except for her hair, which was as white as freshly fallen snow. She ...
2025-04-22 21:19:32 +0000 UTC
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