Along the road to the lowest temple in the Underworld stood seven gates. Shiomi and his companions had already passed through six of them.
Each gate posed questions testing Shiomi’s understanding of right and wrong. And with each answer he gave, the gates accepted him and opened the way forward.
“They say that in some myths, the souls of the dead are judged like this in the Underworld. If they fail to answer truthfully, they’re locked away forever, never allowed to reincarna...
2025-08-02 13:21:16 +0000 UTC
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“Ziusudra? Isn’t he the old man believed to be the origin of the Noah story?”
After the old man disappeared, the four of them resumed their journey, sorting through the new information as they walked. Scáthach was the first to speak.
“In Sumerian mythology, the last person to survive the world-ending Great Flood?” Shiomi chuckled.
Sakura looked over at him. “But Dad, you seemed to know that old man pretty well.”
“My husband, making friends with cryptic...
2025-08-02 13:19:50 +0000 UTC
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In the past, the ANBU might not have listened to Kazuyama Gekkō.
But ever since he became the ANBU’s training officer, he had become the stuff of nightmares for them. After all, he would use One Thousand Years of Death at the drop of a hat—truly terrifying.
Even Sakumo Hatake, the jutsu's original creator, probably never imagined his prank technique would end up motivating ninjas to improve.
The moment they heard Kazuyama’s voice, the ANBU didn’t hesitate for a seco...
2025-08-02 13:11:59 +0000 UTC
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Chōmei’s firm voice dispelled Kazuyama Gekkō’s doubts.
“It’s not the Nine-Tails?”
“That’s right. The cave is flooded with rage—feels like that little Nine-Tails Jinchūriki girl just went berserk.”
Berserk?
At a time like this, there was only one thing that could trigger Kushina into losing control—
Their son had been taken.
...
Inside the cave, Muren Uchiha relied on the strange nature of his dōjutsu to remain unfazed, even aga...
2025-08-02 13:11:20 +0000 UTC
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A dazzling golden light instantly lit up the sky.
“Yasakani no Magatama!”
Borsalino struck a pose. As his broad white cloak billowed behind him, countless golden light bullets, radiating searing heat, poured down like a torrential storm toward the blood-soaked figure of the Marine Vice Admiral.
“Hey, hey, hey... not holding back at all, are you?”
Daren grinned. A strange red glow surged in the depths of his eyes as his figure suddenly vanished into high-speed m...
2025-08-02 13:05:37 +0000 UTC
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North Blue, Philseque Island.
“They escaped, all of them...”
“How... how is this possible...”
“It was so easy...”
“Half of Mary Geoise has been destroyed...”
“...”
The Five Elders stared at the chaotic images projected by the Den Den Mushi in shock, their faces filled with disbelief as a tidal wave of emotion surged in their hearts.
They had never anticipated that Daren possessed such a powerful and elite air combat force—nor tha...
2025-08-02 13:04:41 +0000 UTC
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Quetzalcoatl stared at the outstretched hand before her, dazed for a moment, then instinctively reached out and clasped the fingertips of her so-called victor.
“Anything that doesn’t kill us only makes us stronger.”
“Feathered Serpent of the Maya, it’s precisely because of the threat you posed that a Sumerian was able to rise and stand on equal footing with gods. That fear gave us courage. That pressure forged our resilience. You should be proud of that.”
The man...
2025-08-01 09:34:41 +0000 UTC
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“Pfft!”
Samael struggled to rise, coughing up a dark lump of purple-red blood, with fragments of internal organs mixed in.
Seeing their comrade in such a terrible state, Ishtar and the others instinctively moved to help.
“Stay back! I’m not dead—I’ve got this!”
The ancient serpent raised a hand to stop them. He fell twice before managing to get back on his feet, then, after catching his breath, continued to climb the steps toward the Sun Altar, one slow s...
2025-08-01 09:34:07 +0000 UTC
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“Oh? Challenging me? That’s some admirable courage.”
“If you’re ready, then I’ll make my move.”
Standing atop the steps, Quetzalcoatl casually tossed aside the macuahuitl—an Aztec weapon resembling a wooden club lined with obsidian shards on either side—and descended at a steady pace.
Samael shot a glance at the discarded weapon, his eyes darkening. Then, without hesitation, he kicked off toward the Sun Altar in a burst of speed.
“Bang!”
Wit...
2025-08-01 09:33:35 +0000 UTC
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Under Senna’s wary gaze, Masatsuki Aozaki approached at an unhurried pace.
The two floated in midair, with nothing between them.
She had no idea what Masatsuki was planning—but her instincts screamed that this man was serious trouble. If she didn’t shake him off now, she might never get the chance again.
After thinking it through, she made a quick decision—grab the girl and run.
The way he moved so leisurely, as if even walking beside her was too much effort......
2025-08-01 09:16:16 +0000 UTC
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Those spatial bubbles expanding and spreading throughout the Dangai were likely the collective form of the Blanks—known as the Valley of Screams.
Though it had been ages ago, Masatsuki Aozaki couldn’t recall every exact detail, but that was more or less how the story went.
Faced with the current situation, he fell into thoughtful silence.
Compared to the somewhat formulaic plotline of that era, what had left a stronger impression on him was the girl's final act—her dec...
2025-08-01 09:15:44 +0000 UTC
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The fall of Kutha into silence coincided precisely with the time the goddess Ishtar appeared in Mesopotamia.
But that was all it was—a coincidence in timing. There was no direct evidence to prove Ishtar had slaughtered the city's entire population.
In just half a year, the city had crumbled under the wind and rain. The buildings were so worn down they barely resembled anything from the same era as Uruk. Anyone would have thought the place had been ravaged by Magical Beasts.
<...
2025-08-01 09:05:11 +0000 UTC
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On the road northeast toward Kutha, the group passed several pastures managed by Uruk.
As a result, the investigation team took on a new task—inspecting these pastures.
The reason was simple: every single one had been attacked by Ishtar. The once flat and fertile grasslands were now riddled with large craters.
It was the aftermath of Ishtar's indiscriminate aerial bombardment. The grazing fields were ruined, the sheep pens destroyed, and the herders were at their wits' end...
2025-08-01 09:04:16 +0000 UTC
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"Why him!?"
Lefiya couldn’t hold it in anymore and shot to her feet.
As far as she remembered, Ais had only interacted with Bell a handful of times. So why would his name be the first that came to her mind when asked about marriage?
But Ais’s reasoning was surprisingly blunt.
"If we’re married, he’ll probably agree to my request."
It was a simple, straightforward answer. No emotion—just practicality. A marriage for the sake of a request.
"A reques...
2025-08-01 08:58:25 +0000 UTC
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"That's amazing, Captain!"
Tione jumped up in excitement, tears of joy streaming down her face.
She knew this was the only moment Finn might say yes—so she seized it.
Overwhelmed, she threw her arms around Finn. Her Amazonian figure—far more voluptuous than her sister’s—rubbed all over Finn’s face, wiping away any lingering hesitation and leaving only helpless resignation.
It wasn’t like Finn hadn’t been through this before.
Tione had always found r...
2025-08-01 08:57:49 +0000 UTC
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Kazuyama Gekkō had a clear grasp of the enemy’s intentions.
A chance to strike at Konoha like this—there was no way they’d let it slip. The only difference this time was the identity of the attacker.
“I’m really curious... If it really is Madara Uchiha, how is he still alive?”
“Could he have found a way to achieve immortality?”
Orochimaru’s focus had shifted. Now obsessed with the pursuit of eternal life, he couldn’t help but wonder how Madara Uchi...
2025-08-01 08:42:26 +0000 UTC
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The original Chidori was hard to control due to the unstable nature of lightning and its extreme speed, making it nearly impossible to use flexibly. Kakashi had to put in a tremendous amount of effort to refine the technique.
Much of the credit went to the ninja blade in his hand—Lightning Blade: Kiba. Each of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen's blades possessed unique abilities, and Kiba’s was simple but powerful—it transformed into lightning itself.
With lightning in one hand and ...
2025-08-01 08:41:27 +0000 UTC
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A thunderous roar echoed as the lightning dragons surged forward, their sheer scale dazzling like a brilliant galaxy, sweeping across the night sky above Mary Geoise.
Ultra-high voltage tore through the atmosphere, unleashing blinding sparks and shockwaves, the thunderclaps deafening.
Such a breathtaking and overwhelming display instantly drew everyone's attention.
“This kind of attack...”
“No, look at that direction...”
“He’s aiming at Pangaea Castle...
2025-08-01 08:33:40 +0000 UTC
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North Blue — Philseque Island.
“Flying warships?!”
“This is impossible!”
“You little bastard!”
“Damn it!!”
“The Holy Land is being bombed?!”
The Five Elders stared at the image projected by the Den Den Mushi, eyes bloodshot, veins bulging—barely able to believe what they were seeing.
The sky above Mary Geoise burned like a sea of flames. The Celestial Dragons’ sacred city was under siege, and high above it hovered an invincib...
2025-08-01 08:32:40 +0000 UTC
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Crystal-clear wings of ice unfolded from Tōshirō Hitsugaya’s back.
Behind Sajin Komamura, a towering black-armored warrior—dozens of meters tall—materialized with a thunderous presence.
As the two activated their Bankai, the entire Lieutenant’s office began to tremble violently. The once elegant and refined room was instantly reduced to ruins by the overwhelming force they unleashed.
Realizing the threat posed by Aizen, both of them went all out, displaying their f...
2025-07-31 08:59:52 +0000 UTC
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Following right behind Shinji Hirako, Tōshirō Hitsugaya and Sajin Komamura also drew their Zanpakutō, their Reiatsu erupting in an instant.
“Seated upon the frozen heavens—Hyōrinmaru!”
“Roar, Tenken!”
As he watched the three of them release their Zanpakutō, Sōsuke Aizen didn’t react. He didn’t even release his Reiatsu.
He spoke in a calm, composed tone.
“Your Reiatsu has certainly grown stronger. But even so, you still can’t defeat me.”<...
2025-07-31 08:59:16 +0000 UTC
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On a sunny afternoon, the group moved through the dense forest.
The Jaguar Warrior, scouting ahead, kept glancing back, her eyes filled with unease. Overhead, the sky showed increasing signs of Mesoamericans Pterosaur activity. The Divine Spirit in the plush costume couldn’t hold back and turned to protest.
On a sunny afternoon, the group moved through the dense forest.
The Jaguar Warrior, scouting ahead, kept glancing back, her eyes filled with unease. Overhead, the sky s...
2025-07-31 08:53:14 +0000 UTC
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"Hiss!"
A sharp tear sliced through the air. The Jaguar Warrior, still hanging from the tree, shrank her pupils and frantically nodded.
"Wait, wait! I’ll talk, I’ll talk! Ask anything, I’ll answer!"
Samael casually lifted his hand, halting the sickle just inches from her throat.
"Tch, that ridiculous hood really gets on my nerves. Just let me kill her already."
Ana stepped up to the tree, frowning as she let out a cold snort. Her violet Mystic Eyes gleamed ...
2025-07-31 08:52:38 +0000 UTC
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“It hurts, it hurts...”
Shiomi knelt on the ground, rubbing his aching waist.
“Everyone—did you all see that? Even a warrior comparable to a Heroic Spirit can get this exhausted after training with 500 men!”
Leonidas I stood beside him, addressing both the onlookers and the soldiers sprawled on the field, panting heavily.
“When you’re enveloped by fatigue and exhaustion, what matters is how you persevere on the battlefield! Learn from him!”
“Ooo...
2025-07-31 08:47:01 +0000 UTC
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Back when they were investigating the underground tomb in Gray’s hometown of Blackmore, Lord El-Melloi II once described the concept of the Underworld from a Magus’s perspective.
The Underworld is the realm of the dead—a domain adjacent to the world of the living.
Different cultures and mythologies have different names for it: the Underworld, the Netherworld, the Land of Shadows, Yomi-no-Hirasaka... and others.
But there was one thing Lord El-Melloi II didn’t know, a...
2025-07-31 08:46:21 +0000 UTC
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“What’s wrong? Still not moving?”
“Summoning Technique!”
Seeing that the new recruits were still frozen, Kazuyama Gekkō pressed one hand to the ground. A moment later, five massive anacondas launched into action on his behalf.
Only then did the remaining twenty-eight ANBU realize he hadn't been bluffing—the trial had truly begun.
“Run!”
No one knew who shouted first, but in the next second, everyone bolted into the forest.
To be chosen for ...
2025-07-31 08:40:02 +0000 UTC
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On a remote island in the Land of Water...
“Nagato, how much longer until the sealing site for the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path is complete?”
“A few years. I’ll do everything I can to shorten the time.”
Muren Uchiha, Zetsu, and Nagato were gathered in a cave, staring at the giant face of the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path. A trace of joy flashed in Black Zetsu’s heart.
The preparations had finally begun.
The statue before them wasn’t capable o...
2025-07-31 08:39:27 +0000 UTC
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"Those bastards always cause trouble at the worst possible time."
Finn, having arrived at the same conclusion, let out a bitter laugh—though the smile on his face carried the scent of blood.
"Finn, should we talk to Bell-kun about this?"
"No. There's no need."
Riveria’s suggestion was reasonable, but Finn shook his head lightly.
"This is exactly the situation Bell-kun and Loki have been waiting for. If the Evilus are aiding the Spirits, then they’ll eventua...
2025-07-31 08:34:26 +0000 UTC
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'Was I defeated because I tried to block the Spirit’s magic?'
When Riveria realized the Spirit could use magic, she understood immediately—she was the only one in the expedition team capable of resisting it.
If she didn’t appear during the later stages of the battle, it would mean she had already been taken out.
That realization pushed Riveria’s wariness toward the Spirit’s clone to the highest level.
Ordinary magic could never break through her barrier spell...
2025-07-31 08:33:50 +0000 UTC
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The earth burned, black smoke billowed into the sky.
The floating fleet, arranged in a grid across the heavens, roared like a stampede of iron war beasts—unleashing the fury of the North Blue upon this ancient and sacred city.
Blazing beams of golden laser crisscrossed downward. With scorching heat and terrifying penetration, each one could vaporize an entire building in an instant, leaving behind only fiery shockwaves.
Cruise missiles, trailing long red plumes, struck wit...
2025-07-31 08:23:06 +0000 UTC
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