The earth let out a heavy, strained rumble as clouds of smoke and dust billowed outward, pushed by the shockwave.
Everyone stared, dumbfounded, at the collapsed teaching building, their mouths twitching.
That kick... it hurts just watching.
Wait!
Daren landed a hit on Kuzan!
His attack... actually worked!?
Could it be that Daren...
The delayed realization hit everyone at once. They all turned toward Daren, their pupils shrinking.
The Commodore s...
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Chapter 45: Battle with Kuzan
“The fight for top of the class... Rogers Daren versus Kuzan!!”
As Zephyr’s voice echoed across the training field, every pair of eyes lit up. All attention turned to Daren and Kuzan, filled with anticipation.
“It’s finally happening!”
“This is a clash between monsters!”
“Both of them are insanely strong Devil Fruit users!”
“I don’t know why, but Daren gives off a much heavier sense of pressure.”
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“Who are you planning to release?” Yamamoto asked, his expression unreadable.
Masatsuki Aozaki answered without hesitation. “Mayuri Kurotsuchi.”
“The former 12th Division member who researched the Quincy?” A flicker of surprise flashed through Yamamoto’s eyes, but he quickly regained his composure. “Very well. I’ll report it to the Central 46 Compound.”
Masatsuki Aozaki was caught off guard by how readily Yamamoto agreed.
He had expected some resist...
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Seireitei, 1st Division Headquarters.
A solemn atmosphere filled the air.
“In the presence of myself, Captain Masatsuki Aozaki, and Captain Yoruichi Shihōin, it is hereby confirmed that Kisuke Urahara, former 3rd Seat of the 12th Division, has successfully mastered Bankai and has passed the captain’s assessment, with Captain Isshin Shiba serving as the examiner.”
Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto slowly stood, his cane striking the ground with a heavy thud. A deep, resona...
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“Land of Rain? Isn't that where Hanzō of the Salamander is?”
“What's the point of going there?”
Yugito stopped attacking and began adjusting her breathing.
This was a necessary skill—whether in battle or at rest, one had to perfectly regulate their breathing to keep the body at its peak and be ready for any unexpected situations.
It was something Tagitsuhime had taught her, essential for a serpent.
A cold-blooded killer must always be in hunting condit...
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Jūzō Biwa was fuming as he looked at the bloodstains on the ground.
A whole group had ganged up on just two people, and yet one had still escaped. Sure, they’d killed one, but the most important thing—the Sharingan—was gone.
It was infuriating.
“Jōnin Jūzō, what now?”
A nearby Kirigakure shinobi asked for his opinion. Jūzō spat on the ground in frustration.
“What else? We retreat. The window of opportunity has already passed.”
“Let’...
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"It's stopped... Is this the place?"
Kawakaze landed on a large tree, carefully sensing the Flying Thunder God seal he had placed on Obito.
This time, sending out a group of young shinobi wasn't just for their training—he had a deeper purpose in mind.
He wanted to use this opportunity to lure Madara Uchiha into action.
As long as Madara and Zetsu were alive, they would always be a thorn in his side.
He had already laid out the future of the entire shinobi world...
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Amidst the chaotic battlefield, no one noticed as Obito’s body quietly sank into the ground, vanishing completely.
For some unknown reason, the last Akatsuki ninja also suddenly collapsed, lifeless.
“Almost time. Prepare to retreat.”
Minato kept track of the time—his Sage Mode was nearing its ten-minute limit.
After exchanging a final blow with Nagato, he withdrew to Kitsuchi and Rōshi’s side.
“Understood.”
Kitsuchi and Rōshi didn’t hesita...
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“The winner of the first match is... Kuzan!!”
Zephyr stood at the edge of the training ground, arms crossed as he made the loud announcement.
The match between Kuzan and Gion, who had drawn number "1," ended with zero suspense.
Just as Onigumo had said earlier—without Armament Haki, none of them had the slightest chance against a monster like Kuzan.
The early-stage dominance of a Logia-type Devil Fruit user was undeniable. The passive ability to become intangible...
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Sshk!!
Blood sprayed into the air, scattering into crimson droplets mid-flight.
The towering flame flared only for an instant before quickly extinguishing.
Embers peeled away from the broken blade, revealing cracks running along its battered surface.
Everyone on the training field stood frozen.
They stared at the figure still wreathed in lingering flame, their hearts filled with an emotion too complex to name—something that stung the eyes and threatened to spil...
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Sōkyoku Hill, Underground Training Grounds.
Perched atop a massive boulder, Yoruichi Shihōin watched the two fighters facing off below with a playful smirk, her golden eyes gleaming with amusement.
In her arms, Suì-Fēng had turned a deep shade of red, her face as flushed as a ripe apple.
“W-Wow… this feels like a dream…”
Her mind blanked, her body turning soft as she instinctively nestled deeper into Yoruichi’s warm embrace. The sensation made her tremble...
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The closer he got to the core of cursed energy, the more clearly Sōjun Minamoto could feel the restrictions imposed by the balance mechanism on sorcerers.
For someone of his caliber, the effects were even more pronounced.
Whoever—or whatever—was behind it had stopped hiding their intent. The targeting was blatant now.
His luck had never been great, and that went all the way back to his birth in this world. Back then, hunting for storage-type Cursed Spirits had yielded n...
2025-04-21 21:56:34 +0000 UTC
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After everything was settled, Sōjun Minamoto returned to Jujutsu High, and the Fly Head was finally freed. It could now continue devouring its own kind to grow stronger.
At first, staying at the Church of the Stars had been fine. Surrounded by praise and indulgence, all its whims were met. But its restless nature soon took over. Within a few days, it grew impatient and began to secretly express its desire to leave.
Still, since Sōjun Minamoto needed it to remain there, he never ...
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Charge!!
Yamakaji roared, leaving behind plumes of smoke and fire as he surged forward.
Buzz... buzz... buzz...
The piercing sound of air being torn apart closed in again. Yamakaji’s pupils shrank.
It's coming again!
The shifting dust, the boiling air...
He could finally make out a faint outline!
His eyes flew open, and in the depths of his vision, he caught a fleeting glimpse of a silver blur.
He swung his blade with all his might!
A br...
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"Let you experience... despair."
As the Commodore's words fell, a chilling pressure swept over everyone present, sending shivers down their spines.
Smooth, metallic spheres spun endlessly around Daren’s body, reflecting the Marines’ stunned expressions in the refracted sunlight.
“What kind of ability is that...?”
“Is he controlling metal?”
“A Paramecia-type Devil Fruit...?”
...
Uncertainty flickered across the Marines’ faces, replace...
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The 1st Division captain’s office was steeped in tension, as if an invisible shadow loomed over the room.
Yamamoto sat upright at his desk, leaning on his cane. His brow was deeply furrowed, his gaze as sharp as a blade, and a few more wrinkles seemed to have etched themselves into his forehead.
Seated nearby, Masatsuki Aozaki and Shunsui Kyōraku appeared relaxed, their expressions unreadable. In contrast, Jūshirō Ukitake wore a troubled look, weighed down by concern.
A...
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Masatsuki Aozaki lowered his head slightly, his voice laced with persuasion.
“Think carefully. If you keep getting involved with someone like that, how do you think your wife and father-in-law will see you?”
“They’ll be deeply disappointed, convinced that you’re not someone they can trust. But if you choose to go undercover… that changes everything.”
“Not only will you be blameless, but you’ll also have the chance to accomplish something great.”
“...
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Unlike Iwagakure’s strategic withdrawal, Kirigakure had descended into chaos.
With the Taketori Clan appearing on the battlefield, the village launched a crazed assault on Konoha. Even the remaining five members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist joined the fight.
But inside Kirigakure, the village was gripped by anxiety over the disappearance of their Mizukage.
“Suitsei! Where did Lord Mizukage go?!”
“As his bodyguard, how could you let something like th...
2025-04-21 11:25:42 +0000 UTC
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On a nameless snowy mountain in the Land of Frost, crimson chakra filled the air.
A voice rang out, brimming with excitement, laughing wildly.
“Hahaha! Kazuyama, you're a genius!”
“I never thought I’d be able to emerge like this. Even if it’s just a chakra body, it feels amazing to be out here!”
In the midst of the white snow, Kazuyama Gekkō stood, cloaked in Tailed Beast chakra, staring at the massive red insect formed from chakra in front of him—Seven-...
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"You've worked hard these past few days, Minato."
Inside the tent, Kitsuchi poured tea for Minato, while Rōshi, who rarely smiled, had a faint grin on his face.
Over the past few days of battle, the three of them had managed to work together and successfully hold off Nagato.
"It was a team effort."
"I wouldn't dare take the credit."
Minato waved it off, his smile contagious.
"Don't be so modest. You're stronger than us."
Rōshi was a straightforward ...
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Nawaki knew how to keep a low profile when reaping benefits, so he didn't return to the main Konoha group.
After all, he'd just squeezed some compensation out of Ōnoki, and if word got around among the Konoha ninja, it would only embarrass the old man.
He figured it was best to have a bit of conscience about these things.
As soon as he got back to his room, he couldn't wait to open the scroll.
Ōnoki had recorded everything in meticulous detail—the necessary hand se...
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Under the crowd's glares of “righteous hostility,” Tokikake rubbed his face and shuffled offstage with his clogs in hand.
“Second match: Gion versus Comil!”
As Zephyr’s loud voice rang out, Gion and Comil simultaneously leapt into the center of the training field with practiced ease.
They exchanged a brief glance, then drew their blades and charged at each other.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
The sharp clash of steel echoed through the air, scattering sparks wit...
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After a brief exchange, Daren stepped back a few paces, giving the two duelists ample space for their match.
He withdrew his gaze from Yamakaji and glanced down at the cigar in his hand. It was nothing special—cheap, unbranded, clearly low-grade tobacco straight from some plantation.
He hadn’t smoked something this poor in quality for ages.
By all rights, Yamakaji, as the admiral commanding the South Blue, should’ve been living comfortably even if he wasn’t as skille...
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Rain fell steadily, broken only by the occasional low rumble of thunder.
The weather had been like this lately—a few clear days, then back to endless drizzle. A chilly breeze swept through the fallen leaves, making the grounds of Jujutsu High feel even more desolate. Autumn was quietly fading. Winter was on its way.
It had been three days since the empowerment at the Church of the Stars.
Sōjun Minamoto hadn’t left his dorm. While training at Jujutsu High, he received th...
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The Fly Head nodded and backed out of the office.
Sōjun Minamoto’s eyes flickered slightly. That mutt might act like a fool, but the results it delivered were solid.
Just needed a little polishing.
He turned his focus inward, carefully sensing the twenty-one cursed energy sources now integrated into his body. It sounded like a lot, but it was far less than he had hoped.
Still a long way to go.
The more curses, the better. Even scraps add up. That’s why he ha...
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In a dark, deep cave not far from the battlefield...
“Ugh...”
After a while, Kōga Kuchiki slowly regained consciousness. He shook his head, trying to dispel the dizziness clouding his mind.
When he opened his eyes and took in his surroundings, a chill ran down his spine. He struggled to sit up, but his body felt as if it were pinned under an immense weight, rendering him completely immobile.
Shock filled Kōga Kuchiki. He had never felt so weak, so powerless.
<...
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Rumble...
In the heavy silence, the collapse of the military fortress thundered through the air.
Shattered walls and the building’s entire structure crumbled. Even the thick steel bars inside had twisted and caved in, breaking apart into rubble that crashed down all around.
A storm of dust and wind surged outward, half-burying Dalmatian and whipping his cloak into the air.
He stared blankly at the tall figure of the Marine Commodore in the distance, his expression a ...
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“Impressive presence... this Daren kid...”
At the edge of the training field, Zephyr stood with his arms crossed. Behind his sunglasses, his eyes narrowed slightly as he studied the black-haired Marine at the center of the grounds. A satisfied smile curled at the corner of his lips.
He’d already reviewed the combat intel Sengoku had submitted on Daren, but paper reports were one thing—Zephyr preferred to see a man’s strength with his own eyes.
Still, if the reports...
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“Then how did you end up as his son-in-law?” Masatsuki Aozaki asked.
“What do you mean?” Kōga Kuchiki tilted his head in confusion, his expression blank.
Masatsuki Aozaki sighed and shook his head. This idiot… how can he be so dense? Why can’t he think outside the box?
“The Kuchiki Clan is one of the Five Noble Families of Soul Society, and your wife is the apple of Ginrei’s eye—the treasured princess of the Kuchiki Clan.”
He continued, “If he we...
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Kōga Kuchiki's breathing was uneven, his chest rising and falling sharply as if he had just escaped a life-and-death struggle.
The katana in his hand trembled slightly, still carrying the lingering force of the intense clashes.
The air was thick with tension, as if time itself had frozen.
The wind howled, lifting snowflakes into a swirling dance before they drifted between them—yet no one paid them any mind.
Kōga Kuchiki and Muramasa remained locked onto Masatsuki ...
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