Northwest of the 2nd Division barracks, within the moat, lay a vast underground facility spanning the equivalent of thirty houses.
From the outside, it appeared to be nothing more than an imposing mountain of closely connected rock formations. But beneath the surface, it was, in fact, a massive subterranean prison.
Detention Unit soldiers clad in night gear patrolled the area, their presence adding to the prison's oppressive atmosphere.
To the Central 46, the criminals impri...
2025-03-10 00:11:35 +0000 UTC
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The Onmitsukidō is a special Shinigami unit with a history spanning a thousand years.
It was established within Seireitei by the late first captain of the 2nd Division, Chika Shihōin.
Beyond protecting Seireitei, its founding was also driven by the noble families—led by the Five Great Noble Clans—who sought to maintain their own armed forces. As a result, the Onmitsukidō operates independently of the Gotei 13 as a specialized force.
It consists of five divisions, one ...
2025-03-10 00:11:03 +0000 UTC
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Blayn’s attention shifted from the Conscience Faction list to Akame and Kurome.
He couldn’t help but be surprised—had their relationship suddenly improved? Given Kurome’s previous attitude toward Akame, he had assumed there was little hope for reconciliation anytime soon. The others seemed just as taken aback.
Now, Akame and Kurome looked like nothing less than a pair of close sisters.
“There’s no problem with you two working together, but I’m curious—how did...
2025-03-10 00:00:50 +0000 UTC
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“You want me to apologize? You? Are you even qualified?”
The woman’s derisive laughter cut through the tension, and her words were as sharp as they were infuriating.
“This woman is really arrogant. I want to punch her,” someone muttered in the crowd.
“Akatsukikage is really calm—she must be the king of bastards.”
“If we don’t fight now, it’ll be hard to justify.”
The onlookers, eager for chaos, egged both sides on, their excitement palpable. Non...
2025-03-09 12:58:24 +0000 UTC
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“Speak more clearly. What exactly happened?” Yahiko demanded, his tone sharp. He and the others, brimming with unresolved frustration, stormed out of the office and headed straight to the scene of the incident. The troublemaker had unwittingly offered them a perfect outlet for their anger.
“A woman,” The Akatsuki ninja began as they walked, clearly eager to share every detail. “She’s wearing a mask, so you can’t see her face. She showed up after noon, and it’s like the p...
2025-03-09 12:57:44 +0000 UTC
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"Why do you have such a strong grudge against Kumogakure?"
"Are you an enemy of Kumo?"
Yugito sensed the clear dissatisfaction and disdain in Kazuyama’s words, which made her incredibly curious. Though she wasn't officially a ninja yet, that was only because she was still too young. As the Two-Tails Jinchūriki, she was destined to become one—and not just any ninja, but a vital cornerstone of Kumogakure.
"Enemy? Yeah, I am an enemy of Kumo."
The thought of the four...
2025-03-09 12:47:56 +0000 UTC
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"You say you're the Perfect Jinchūriki, and that makes it true?"
"Then tell me, what does it mean to be a Perfect Jinchūriki?"
Yugito crossed her arms, her expression full of doubt. Perfect Jinchūriki? She was an incredibly proud girl, never one to bow her head easily—especially not to Kazuyama. There was no way she'd believe his words so easily.
Hearing her question, Kazuyama gave a small smile.
Facing a little brat with an inflated sense of self-wo...
2025-03-09 12:47:00 +0000 UTC
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“Well, Commander forbade me from making a move. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have let me come along.”
Kurome nodded slightly.
“I see...”
Akame said, “That’s not a bad thing. At least we still have the chance to talk properly.”
“I brought some snacks. Do you want some, Sister?”
Kurome took out a small bag of snacks from her pocket.
Of course, there were no drugs in them—otherwise, she wouldn’t have offered them to her sister.
Turning ...
2025-03-09 12:41:51 +0000 UTC
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“Damn it! Why was I the only one assigned to the 1st Division?”
Rangiku Matsumoto trudged through the streets of Seireitei, grumbling as she occasionally shot dagger-like glares at Gin Ichimaru.
Why did he get to go to the 2nd Division with Masatsuki Aozaki, but not her?!
Feeling the weight of her gaze, Gin shivered involuntarily.
Masatsuki Aozaki sighed. “I recommended you.”
“What?! How could you do this to me?” Rangiku clutched her chest dramaticall...
2025-03-09 00:16:19 +0000 UTC
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The family elders exchanged glances, their smiles as sly as a pack of old foxes.
For nobles of high rank and great power, bloodline was undeniably important—but it was never absolute.
In the face of power, blood ties were disposable. Mercy and compassion? Even more so.
The only thing that truly endured was self-interest.
Within the Tsunayashiro Clan, the branch families only held military strength, while true authority remained firmly in the hands of the main family....
2025-03-09 00:15:29 +0000 UTC
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Esdeath, with her overwhelmingly dominant personality, is hardly someone you'd associate with "love."
Nyau and Daidara both figured that, at most, Esdeath might take in some male playthings to torment at her leisure. But since they'd never actually seen her do so, it was obvious she had no interest in that at all. They simply couldn't imagine Esdeath falling in love like some ordinary woman.
Or rather, the very thought of Esdeath being in love was inconceivable.
"I'm just sp...
2025-03-09 00:09:19 +0000 UTC
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A year had passed in the blink of an eye, and the Ninja World remained calm on the surface. Yet, if one event stood out this year, it was the transformation of the Land of Rain.
It began with a group of young people seemingly emerging from nowhere to reunify the fractured land. They didn’t stop there. Establishing a new ninja village and rebuilding the region, they turned the Land of Rain into a thriving entertainment hub. Now, the country was known for its sprawling entertainment dis...
2025-03-08 13:06:58 +0000 UTC
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"No, no, you're mistaken if you think that."
"We in Sunagakure have always been upfront and sincere with our allies. Who knows? We might even need Akatsukigakure's help in the future."
Yoshino stood up in a hurry, and if his mouth had moved any faster, he would have blurted out that they must take the money, even if they didn’t want it.
“I’m really touched by what you’re saying, Yoshino,” Yahiko said, suppressing a smile and pretending to be moved.
“I can f...
2025-03-08 13:06:24 +0000 UTC
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The next day, just as the sun was rising, Yugito led Kazuyama into the forest.
"Kid, what was your original intention for wanting to become a ninja?"
Yugito was momentarily taken aback by the question. Original intention?
"I wanted to become strong and be recognized by the people in the village."
Kazuyama snorted in disdain upon hearing this.
"What's the point of some adoring stares when you're just a kid?"
"Do you think recognition will fill your ...
2025-03-08 12:57:34 +0000 UTC
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Kazuyama Gekkō swiftly set up a fire for barbecuing, transforming into a picnic master in an instant.
The massive water buffalo before him was like beef laid out on a cutting board, awaiting the precise slice of the crystal Wing Blade. He started the fire, added oil—wait, no. First, he cut the beef into pieces, skewered them, and placed them over the campfire.
As the flames licked the meat, the sizzling sound filled the air. Kazuyama reached into his robe and pulled out a scrol...
2025-03-08 12:57:00 +0000 UTC
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The front lines of the battlefield—Fortress City of the Northern Tribes.
Originally, the Northern Tribes, led by their prince and warrior, Numa Seika, had gathered their elite forces in this fortress city, using it as a stronghold to intensify their invasion of the Empire.
For a time, the Northern Tribes were at the height of their power. Numa Seika, a fierce and skilled warrior, had crushed the corrupt and poorly trained Imperial Army in battle after battle, causing the Empire ...
2025-03-08 12:50:24 +0000 UTC
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Soul Society, Seireitei.
Tsunayashiro Clan, Central Council Chamber.
The bloodstains on the floor had already been cleaned.
Seated before a wall adorned with a painting of mountains and rivers, the Tsunayashiro Clan’s highest authority, the family elder, maintained a cold expression. The air in the chamber was stifling.
“My lords, this is the news from Seijōtōkyorin.”
The family Shinigami who delivered the message knelt on the ground, his hoarse voice muffle...
2025-03-08 00:09:51 +0000 UTC
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“Still working on fireworks?” Masatsuki Aozaki looked at the woman before him in surprise.
The woman had a striking figure, a headscarf tied around her head, and long black hair parted into two sections. A tattoo of the kanji for "空” (Sky/Empty) adorned her left arm, and a long smoking pipe was tucked into her waistband.
This was Kūkaku Shiba, younger sister of the current Shiba family head and, in truth, the real power behind the clan.
Not that it mattered much—t...
2025-03-08 00:09:12 +0000 UTC
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Back at the current base of the Akatsuki Organization—Seiga Cave.
The prototype of a small base had already taken shape, and the progress was fairly quick.
“Commander, where did you just go?”
As soon as Blayn returned, Kurome immediately questioned him.
“I went to discuss some things with Night Raid,” Blayn answered truthfully.
“Night Raid...”
Kurome’s expression darkened slightly, her tone carrying a hint of complaint. “Why didn’t you t...
2025-03-08 00:03:02 +0000 UTC
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“Stop.”
The captain of the Sunagakure ninja signaled his troops to halt.
Ahead of him stood a group of Akatsukigakure ninja, led by the same man who had recently reported to Yahiko.
“Akatsukigakure, Jōnin Kappei Yamaguchi,” the leader introduced himself, his tone steady and non-threatening.
“You have come a long way from the Land of the Wind. What is the purpose of your visit?”
Kappei’s introduction was meant to convey peaceful intent.
“Sun...
2025-03-07 11:54:30 +0000 UTC
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“Why does it never stop raining in this Land of Rain? It’s cold and wet, and this feeling is just too uncomfortable.”
As three men and one woman moved through the dense forest of the Land of Rain, one of the men couldn't stop complaining.
The four of them wore raincoats and Suna Ninja forehead protectors, making no effort to conceal their presence. Coming from the dry, arid Land of Wind to the perpetually wet Land of Rain was undeniably uncomfortable.
They were acting ...
2025-03-07 11:53:56 +0000 UTC
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"Haha, of course. I've been with Chōmei for a few years now."
"Our relationship is very harmonious. The term 'Perfect Jinchūriki' suits me perfectly."
Matatabi nodded as she observed Kazuyama, who was clad in a Tailed Beast chakra cloak, a tail peeking out from behind.
The casual way he wielded the chakra made it clear—he had undoubtedly formed a cooperative relationship, or perhaps something even deeper, with the Tailed Beast inside him.
"By the way, where are we?...
2025-03-07 11:44:04 +0000 UTC
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After wrapping up matters with Island Turtle, Tagitsuhime accepted her payment of two baskets of snakeberries and left satisfied.
With the Coiling Serpent Technique complete, the red snake patterns on Kazuyama’s body faded into stillness.
"Kazuyama, are you sure it's okay to reveal our situation like that?"
"Don't worry, Chōmei. Ryūchi Cave doesn’t belong to anyone in particular. And while those Snake Princesses aren't exactly good people, I'm not a good person either....
2025-03-07 11:43:30 +0000 UTC
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As she spoke, Chelsea took the lollipop from her mouth and casually offered it to Blayn, showing no embarrassment at all.
It was as if even if Blayn actually chose the lollipop she had already eaten, Chelsea wouldn't mind in the slightest.
"That's unnecessary..."
Blayn knew full well that Chelsea was teasing him, so he naturally wouldn't let her have her way. Instead, he reached for the other lollipop in her hand—the one still wrapped—and took it calmly. "Thanks."
...
2025-03-07 11:37:07 +0000 UTC
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“Senpai...”
“It wasn't my fault. Master told me to borrow it from the Shihōin Clan.”
“But I trusted you so much, and you...”
“You can't blame me for this. If you want to blame someone, blame Master—he's the real schemer here.”
Shunsui let out a long whistle and sighed in satisfaction.
Finally, revenge was his.
“Master, you heard that, right?”
Masatsuki suddenly snatched the communicator and loudly declared, “Kyōraku-senpai ca...
2025-03-07 00:39:19 +0000 UTC
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Soul Society.
West Rukongai, District 1 Outskirts, Shiba Residence.
The others had tactfully left the room, leaving only six people seated: Masatsuki, Rangiku Matsumoto, Gin Ichimaru, Isshin Shiba, Shunsui Kyōraku, and Lisa Yadōmaru. The atmosphere was relaxed, with everyone acting casually.
Masatsuki took a sip of tea, glanced at Lisa, who was absorbed in an unusual book, then turned to Shunsui with a smile.
“I don’t know why you’re here, but if you have somet...
2025-03-07 00:38:46 +0000 UTC
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Although Najenda thought the chances of Blayn defeating Esdeath were slim, his confidence made it hard to completely rule out the possibility.
Her top priority was taking down Prime Minister Honest. As long as that goal was achieved, she didn’t mind whether it was through internal reform or outright revolution.
"Alright," Blayn nodded slightly.
He didn’t want to antagonize Night Raid either. After all, once Honest’s regime collapsed, a lot of positions would need to be...
2025-03-07 00:33:37 +0000 UTC
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Konohagakure, Hokage Building.
"Lady Hokage, there’s a new update," Shōta said with a slight smirk, glancing at the document in front of him.
“What is it?” Tsunade, feeling a bit fatigued, set down her pen and looked up at him.
“The Land of Rain has established a new ninja village— Akatsukigakure.”
Shōta tossed the document toward her, and Tsunade caught it effortlessly.
“The news is a bit late,” she remarked, an almost imperceptible smile formi...
2025-03-06 12:02:44 +0000 UTC
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“How many more are there?”
In a makeshift medical station, Nagato was operating on a seriously injured soldier.
“Lord Nagato, this is the last batch.”
“The battle is over. Lord Yahiko killed the enemy leader.”
The two members of the rescue team could not hide the excitement in their voices. They had won. The Land of Rain now belonged to the Akatsuki Organization—belonged to them.
“I know. You go ahead.”
Nagato’s face showed no surprise o...
2025-03-06 12:02:01 +0000 UTC
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"Stop it, I'm a good person, um…”
"I guess I really am not a good person."
Kazuyama wanted to defend himself, but when he thought about his actions, he had to admit—he wasn’t exactly a saint.
"You realize that too? Tsk, tsk, that's rare."
"I remember when someone first came to Ryūchi Cave, acting all high and mighty, saying they didn't need power. And now?"
"Every day, you summon me for pointless things. Geez."
Faced with Tagitsuhime's teasing, Kaz...
2025-03-06 11:44:55 +0000 UTC
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