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Chapter 85: Gift Giving

A few hours passed, and morning had arrived.

They were still in the underground training ground.

"My Reiatsu has improved again!" Masatsuki Aozaki murmured excitedly, stirring the Reiryoku within him.

The effort he had put into Hakuda training hadn’t been in vain. Despite staying up all night, he was still full of energy.

Behind him, Yoruichi Shihōin was fast asleep, wrapped in the haori that symbolized the authority of the 2nd Division Captain. She slept soundly, a...

Chapter 113: Date

The Akatsuki Organization and Night Raid were both committed to overthrowing Honest’s regime, and Esdeath was its strongest pillar of support.

Blayn had already considered that if he could personally defeat Esdeath, he might be able to turn her from an enemy into an ally.

But for now, that wasn’t the priority—he had a favor to repay first…

Blayn quickly calmed himself.

“I understand your feelings, but I have my own circumstances. At best, I can only be your l...

Chapter 84: Hot Springs

“No surprise there—it’s you, after all. You mastered Kidō compression and wrapping in just one day.”

Yoruichi Shihōin’s voice carried a hint of amusement, followed by the gentle sound of water rippling.

Something seemed to explode in Masatsuki Aozaki’s mind—boom—and clarity returned to his gaze. He lifted a hand to cover his eyes.

“You coming in? I’m not wearing anything.”

Lying in the underground training hall’s hot spring, he rested his head...

Chapter 112: Esdeath's Confession

The tall and proud figure stood there, radiating an overwhelming presence.

As Esdeath locked eyes with Blayn, her usually cold and commanding expression softened as if centuries of ice had melted away. A rare look of emotion surfaced on her face, and the faint blush on her cheeks made her appear strikingly alluring.

Blayn was caught off guard—he hadn’t expected Esdeath to show up so suddenly.

Meanwhile, the remaining black-clad assassins, stunned by their comrade’s abr...

Chapter 380: Moonlit Conversations

As night fell, the stars shone brightly, and the moon hung high in the sky. It was then that Ginji, led by Nawaki, knocked on the door of the Hatake Clan.

“I thought you were going to sleep with your Great-Grandma today.”

Tsunade's voice came from behind the old butler as he opened the door.

“Mom.”

“Sister.”

Ginji threw himself into Tsunade's arms like a spoiled child, while Nawaki respectfully greeted her.

“How old are you? Don’t be shy.”...

Chapter 379: Joking and Bantering

“Why didn’t you let me stay with Grandma this morning?” Tsunade asked Kawakaze when they were alone in the Hokage’s office that afternoon. Though she had conceded earlier, it didn’t mean she wouldn’t revisit the matter.

"Grandma was happy to take Ginji, but taking you..." Kawakaze started lightly. Then, with a teasing smile, he added, "Haha, are you trying to pick a fight with her?" The meaning behind his words was unmistakable.

This nonchalant remark immediately stirr...

Chapter 220: Obito and Rin’s Ordeal

Two clones maintained the Transparent Escape Technique on Kazuyama’s behalf, gathering natural energy while his true body moved.

"The south, huh? Let’s see how my dear disciples handle danger."

"Korin, I’ll leave the rest to you. I’m off."

With his clones continuously supplying natural energy, Korin wouldn’t dissipate from lack of chakra—attacking her would be pointless.

After ensuring everything was in place, Kazuyama activated the Transparent Escape Techn...

Chapter 219: Wide-Range Sensory Perception

"Heh heh heh, little guy, do you have any idea how much chakra it takes to sustain me?"

"And to use my Senjutsu abilities, regular chakra won't do. But I've heard from the three Snake Princesses that you have some extraordinary abilities."

"You can try—but how exactly do you plan to send the message?"

Korin let out a soft laugh, finding Kazuyama’s idea quite acceptable.

Proud as she was, the Snake Princesses were never wrong. If they were so optimistic about the yo...

Chapter 83: Three Questions

A week passed quickly.

Beneath the Sōkyoku Execution Platform, in a secret underground training ground, the protective barriers had been upgraded, now allowing the use of all Kidō below level ninety.

As Masatsuki Aozaki watched Yoruichi Shihōin warming up, he unconsciously took off his robe.

“Masatsuki, are you ready?” Yoruichi asked seriously.

Masatsuki’s gaze was firm as he responded in a deep voice, “I’m ready.”

Yoruichi slowly removed her jacke...

Chapter 111: Reunion with Esdeath

“With General Esdeath here, the Imperial Capital will remain as steady as a mountain. That puts my mind at ease!”

The young Emperor let out a sigh of relief.

He had always believed that as long as he followed Prime Minister Honest’s advice, he could safeguard the empire built by his predecessors.

His intention had always been to govern properly, but little did he realize that this approach would only plunge the empire further into darkness—until the entire structure ...

Chapter 82: Left Behind by Time

“There’s nothing I can do about it. I’m too weak—I don’t have the kind of power you guys do.”

Masatsuki Aozaki looked down at his bandaged hands, his voice filled with frustration.

“If it were you facing Rentaro, you’d defeat him easily… just like when you saved Sōjun-sensei last time.”

“I’m sorry,” Yoruichi Shihōin whispered.

Hearing his words, she suddenly felt a wave of guilt wash over her.

Her gaze fell on his hands, wrapped tightl...

Chapter 110: The Love Interest Is Blayn

As long as the requests weren’t too unreasonable, the young Emperor and Prime Minister Honest would do their best to fulfill General Esdeath’s wishes.

But they never expected her request to be something as shocking as wanting to fall in love.

This wasn’t just anyone—it was Esdeath, the battle-crazed warlord who had no interest in anything beyond combat and crushing her enemies!

Hearing the word "love" come from Esdeath's mouth left Honest completely stunned.

Th...

Chapter 378: The Date Is Set

Having left the main gate of the Senju residence, Mito paused and looked up at the sky. The sun shone brightly, and the gentle breeze carried just the right amount of warmth. It had been a long time since she had ventured outside.

“Great-Grandma, which way?” Ginji asked, shaking the hand he was holding with a bright, childlike smile.

“This way,” Mito said after a brief moment of thought, returning to her senses. She led Ginji down the path to the right.

They passed t...

Chapter 377: The Joy of Family Bonds

“You're not at all reserved for a young girl,” Mito remarked, casting a glance at Kushina. She couldn't help but feel that all the years she'd spent nurturing a proper young lady had been in vain.

“Grandma, I will always be your good girl,” Kushina cooed, leaning close to Mito.

“Okay, if you keep shaking me like that, I'll fall apart,” Mito replied with a light tap on Kushina’s forehead, causing her to stagger back slightly.

It had been a long time since Mito l...

Chapter 218: Rattlesnake Encircling the Scales

"Oh? So the Daimyō is planning to hire me?"

"That's not a good idea. I'm at least a Jōnin, and you want to hire me? The price won't be cheap."

With over 20 days left at the Daimyō's Manor, Kazuyama had no intention of cutting ties just yet. He might as well enjoy the Manor’s hospitality a little longer. And once he left… hehe, the Shameless Emperor would be far away—who could stop him then?

Hearing the word money, Yanagimura smiled. They lacked manpower and military...

Chapter 217: Something Only a Real Man Can See!

"Hōgen, just say it," the Daimyō said, addressing the man once more after hearing his words.

"I don't know... I just feel like the information we've gathered has come a little too easily," he said, his voice laced with suspicion.

"It's as if this kid is leading us step by step."

"I think you should be careful, Daimyō. The formation of a ninja army still needs to be kept secret. If you choose the wrong person, it could significantly impact future plans."

The Daimyō ...

Chapter 81: Noble

“Let me guess, Central 46 must have ensured Takasugi's survival,” Masatsuki Aozaki said confidently.

A captain-level combatant—there’s no way the aristocrats would simply let him die.

It didn’t matter how many ordinary rebels perished, but every captain-class Shinigami lost was one too many.

Retsu Unohana nodded, though her smile remained unchanged.

“The sinner, Takasugi Hirofumi, conspired to commit treason and disrupt the political order. He attempted to ...

Chapter 109: A Subordinate Wants to Fall in Love

"Alright, then there shouldn’t be any issues," Najenda said. "For now, let’s wait and see what Honest and Esdeath do next, then adjust our plans accordingly."

When it came to Esdeath, she wasn’t willing to take any risks. Her approach was cautious and measured.

However, Blayn clearly had no intention of just sitting back and watching.

That said, he wasn’t arrogant enough to completely dismiss Esdeath as a threat.

"Oh, right, I remember Esdeath had a pretty good...

Chapter 80: Reward

“So, where’s Isane?” Masatsuki Aozaki asked.

“You’ve got some nerve. Isane’s older than you, and you’re calling her that way?”

Seinosuke Yamada gave him a serious look and said, “She went to get medicine. She should’ve been back by now.”

“Maybe she’s avoiding coming back because you’re here.”

"How can you even say that with a straight face? The most annoying person is sitting right in front of me," Seinosuke retorted.

Masatsuki rolle...

Chapter 108: Owing Esdeath a Favor

Blayn found a nearby flying Danger Beast mount and took Sheele and Mine with him to the Night Raid base.

At first, nothing seemed unusual—until Kurome, as if it were the most natural thing in the world, sat down on Blayn’s lap.

Mine’s eyes widened in shock.

"What are you two doing?"

Kurome, still calmly munching on a cookie, looked completely unfazed. "What's wrong?"

"N-Nothing..."

Seeing Kurome act as if nothing was out of the ordinary, Mine immediat...

Chapter 376: Kawakaze Makes the Decision

“What are you talking about? No one answered the door.”

Kawakaze, feeling completely at home, casually sat down after greeting Mito.

“Yes, I could hear you all talking from far away,” Tsunade added, sitting down next to Kawakaze and picking up a side dish to snack on.

“It’s nothing. Yesterday, my grandma said she wants Brother Nawaki to get married early,” Kushina explained, glancing around the room. She seemed to be looking for someone.

“Don’t bother...

Chapter 375: A Candle in the Wind

“Huh?”

“I’m in no rush. A few years later is fine.”

Kushina reacted strongly, her cheeks flushing. She and Minato were still a little short of adulthood, but if her grandmother were truly insistent, getting married early wasn’t entirely out of the question.

“I wasn’t talking about you.”

Mito looked at Kushina with a smile. The girl was really impatient.

“I’m in no rush either,” Nawaki added, fully aware that Mito’s remarks were aimed at ...

Chapter 216: Forcing Payment and Plundering

Over the next week, Obito rushed to the gambling house every day after his patrol.

All his money had been borrowed from Kazuyama, and he had already squandered five million ryo inside and out.

During this time, Kazuyama showed no concern—he had his own plans. Instead, he kept encouraging Obito to keep going, much to the growing frustration of both Kakashi and Rin.

Finally, a week later, Obito was completely penniless. Standing in front of the gambling house with a long fac...

Chapter 215: Obito’s Hidden Trait

"What? He took his subordinates to the gambling house?"

"Yes, that is correct, my lord. But according to the spy's report, they haven't gone in yet, and they seem to be discussing something."

The Daimyō furrowed his brow at his subordinate's report.

If Kazuyama had gone to the casino alone, that would have been one thing—but why did he bring his subordinates?

Before he could ponder further, new information arrived, instantly clarifying the situation. Even the Daimy�...

Chapter 79: Successor to the Captain-Commander

“Ukitake-senpai, what are you doing here?”

Masatsuki Aozaki watched as Rangiku Matsumoto and Gin Ichimaru left after their visit.

The next moment, he saw a familiar figure—a handsome man with white hair being wheeled into the room and placed on a hospital bed.

Yoruichi Shihōin had left the 4th Division early that morning. As the captain of the 2nd Division, she had plenty of matters to handle.

“I haven’t been feeling well these past few days and have been co...

Chapter 107: Public Execution – The Spread of "Akatsuki"

After the trailer was hauled onto the stage, Blayn grabbed Bull and the drug dealer, dragging them down. The drug dealer seemed to have regained consciousness, letting out a weak groan.

Blayn placed a hand on each of their shoulders, forcing them to kneel before the crowd of commoners below.

For Bull, this was a deep humiliation—forcing a high-ranking official like him to kneel before a group of so-called lowly peasants. But he had no choice. If he dared to resist, Blayn would n...

Chapter 78: Fatal Injuries

Takasugi and Rentaro's eyes widened in horror.

A stern old man with white hair, a middle-aged man in a tattered straw raincoat, and a dark-skinned girl with a sneering grin.

The three stood in the sunlight, clad in white haori, and walked up to them.

“You two have some nerve, daring to lay a hand on my people,” Yoruichi Shihōin sneered, cracking her knuckles with sharp clicks.

Shunsui Kyōraku let out a long sigh. “That kid Masatsuki always gets on my nerves, bu...

Chapter 106: Slaying the Minister’s Lapdogs

Facing the encirclement of guards, Blayn drew the Crimson Night Blade from his waist. At first glance, it appeared to be an ordinary katana, but a faint mist of blood clung to the blade, giving it an eerie and menacing presence.

The head guard was the first to charge at Blayn. He had to rescue Lord Bull as soon as possible—his own life depended on it. As a Shingu user, he had more confidence than the other guards.

Blayn swung his blade forward, his speed so overwhelming that the...

Chapter 374: Mito Pressures for Marriage

It had not even been a month, and the wedding of the Uchiha Clan Head was already upon Konoha.

This was the day!

The Uchiha Clan was adorned with lanterns and streamers, exuding a vibrant and festive atmosphere. Early in the morning, Uchiha Clan members could be seen rushing about for the wedding, while guests arrived to offer their congratulations. The clan grounds were abuzz with activity.

Many of Konoha’s senior officials and Clan Heads were present for the occasion. Ev...

Chapter 373: Fugaku's Wedding Date

"It's been a while. After that, they started writing more frequently each year."

“Between the lines of her letters were complaints, as if she were saying the village was beyond saving.”

"The more pressure Maki was under, the more she passed it onto me," Jiraiya muttered, a trace of frustration in his voice. "But I can't just push the Konoha ninja into the fire."

Tsunade listened intently, sensing his inner conflict. She thought to herself how self-righteous and one-sided...