"This is so strange. How could so much gold just vanish overnight?"
Roger scratched his head, completely baffled.
"What's there to think about!? Some bastard beat us to it! Damn it!!"
Hearing the talk about "gold," Buggy's ears immediately perked up.
Gold and silver were like blood and flesh to him—utterly irresistible.
The thought of all that glittering treasure being snatched away first made Buggy grind his teeth in fury, his face twisting in anger.
He ...
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Masatsuki Aozaki stood motionless, as if waiting for Amagai to make the first move.
Shūsuke Amagai sneered, his face full of disdain.
“You’re not even drawing your sword? Standing before me empty-handed—are you an idiot?”
His tone dripped with mockery, as if Masatsuki was nothing more than a pathetic insect.
“Or do you really think this will help you resist the Bakkōtō’s power?”
“But a Shinigami without a Zanpakutō is no different from an ant....
2025-06-13 21:25:27 +0000 UTC
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On the other side, Loki returned to her Familia’s territory at full speed.
With her powers sealed, her physical abilities were only average, and the sprint left her completely exhausted.
“Loki-sama!”
Several Familia members guarding the gate rushed over to support her as she nearly collapsed.
“...Go gather Finn and the other executive members. We’re having a meeting!”
At Loki’s command, the core leaders of the Loki Familia quickly assembled. Not jus...
2025-06-13 09:19:05 +0000 UTC
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After Loki left, Hephaestus looked at Bell with curiosity.
"Bell, which Familia are you talking about?"
"The Ishtar Familia."
Bell didn’t hesitate and stated the name outright.
"...So it’s that woman’s Familia."
The moment she heard the name, a flash of disgust appeared in Hephaestus’s eyes.
It wasn’t just Hephaestus—Hestia, too, couldn’t hide the revulsion in her gaze when she heard the name "Ishtar."
From their reactions, Bell immediat...
2025-06-13 09:18:31 +0000 UTC
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January 31, 2004.
After arranging Sakura's return procedures, she had departed for Fuyuki seven days earlier, on January 24th, London time.
Shiomi had originally hoped that both he and his family could stay far away from the carnage of the Fifth Holy Grail War. But Sakura made a choice that went completely against his expectations.
Shiomi couldn’t say whether Sakura would emerge victorious or if something unforeseen might occur during the war. What he was certain of, howev...
2025-06-13 09:13:59 +0000 UTC
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In the end, although the Valualeta faction lost one of its most powerful families, Inorai had clearly anticipated it. Thanks to her efforts to steady the situation, the overall damage to the faction was kept within acceptable limits.
However, to maintain the faction's influence, Lord Valualeta could no longer afford to monopolize someone like Shiomi. As a result, the previous restrictions that required going through Valualeta to contact Shiomi were lifted, and Trumbellio—one of the th...
2025-06-13 09:13:18 +0000 UTC
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The morning after Haruki returned from the warship, he and the girls were enjoying breakfast together.
“I didn’t expect to run into Night Raid’s assassins on that ship yesterday. What a shame. I should’ve gone with you,” Esdeath sighed mid-meal.
After the incident, the Three Beasts had given her a full report. When she heard Haruki had killed the user of the Teigu Demon Armor [Incursio], Esdeath showed a rare look of disappointment, leaving the Three Beasts feeling helpl...
2025-06-13 09:09:59 +0000 UTC
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The bearded man and the other Marines of the G5 branch stared blankly at the Vice Admiral before them, who wore an expression of bitter disappointment, feeling as if they were dreaming.
They could understand if it were just them—a bunch of roughnecks struggling to survive in the New World—but why was someone like him, the “King of the North Blue” and one of Marine Headquarters' most powerful Vice Admirals, so familiar with the art of plundering?
Manpower, influence, money,...
2025-06-13 09:05:00 +0000 UTC
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Their flesh was shriveled, their bodies thin, their skin cracked and dried by the sun... they hung midair like mummified corpses.
If not for their occasional twitching, Arthur would have thought they were dead.
Arthur's mouth twitched slightly as he turned his gaze away in discomfort and whispered,
"I'm afraid they won't last much longer. Some have already lost consciousness."
Daren, resting with his legs crossed on the desk, slowly opened his eyes, glanced once at the...
2025-06-13 09:04:24 +0000 UTC
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Soul Society, Seireitei.
Masatsuki Aozaki led Nemu Kurotsuchi, Rurichiyo Kasumiōji, and the others through the Kasumiōji Clan’s Senkaimon, stepping into Soul Society.
His gaze immediately fell on the battlefield, where Tōshirō Hitsugaya was locked in combat with Shūsuke Amagai.
He was momentarily stunned.
They had been in the World of the Living for five days—why was this guy still not dealt with?
And don’t tell him it was because the enemy was too str...
2025-06-13 08:59:15 +0000 UTC
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“I will immediately send someone to investigate the Kasumiōji Clan,” Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto said solemnly. “Once the situation is clear, I will seek approval from the Central 46 Chambers to eliminate the traitor.”
Hearing this, Masatsuki Aozaki frowned, clearly dissatisfied. “Old man, do we really need to go through all that trouble? Why not just go over there and cut him down?”
“Watch your tongue!” Yamamoto’s face darkened as he reprimanded him sternly. ...
2025-06-13 08:58:48 +0000 UTC
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[Ding! The host’s ruthless tactics have completely shattered the mental defenses of Five-Tails Kokuō. Her rage has reached its absolute peak, stunning not only the shinobi of Iwagakure and Konohagakure—but both villages as a whole. You’ve captured every eye on the battlefield. Special reward: Tailed Beast Ball optimization +10%!]
Kazuyama had achieved his goal—and the results were even better than expected.
Even Hanzō was dumbfounded. He may be known as a demi-god, but h...
2025-06-13 08:51:02 +0000 UTC
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“Oh? That kid Kazuyama turned into a serpent? Has he mastered Senjutsu?”
“Not bad—a blue-gray giant snake? Looks pretty powerful.”
“Tch, the brat from back then has grown into a giant python!”
“But hey, if you’re calling us out, you’d better have our rewards ready. Otherwise, I’m just showing up, not helping.”
The four sisters glanced at the blue-gray serpent racing alongside them, tossing out teasing remarks, though they were secretly stunned.<...
2025-06-13 08:50:27 +0000 UTC
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"...I'm sorry, Bell-kun."
Hestia felt a bit disheartened by how things had turned out. What should have been a perfect opportunity had been spoiled by her own actions.
"Please, don’t worry about momentary setbacks."
"I'm not surprised that Loki-sama caught on. The Rune Stones may be powerful, but we're still dealing with a god—her will isn't something that can be easily shaken."
"And honestly, if Loki-sama hadn't noticed that detail, I might've thought working with...
2025-06-12 23:18:39 +0000 UTC
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The situation had completely flipped.
The side that once held the advantage had been caught off guard and now found itself at a disadvantage.
Still, this outcome wasn’t all that surprising.
That Loki would seize on this weakness was entirely expected.
She might not be the most powerful god in Tenkai, but when it came to crises and unexpected situations, she was one of the quickest thinkers among the gods.
Accepting defeat obediently just wasn’t in Loki’s na...
2025-06-12 23:18:11 +0000 UTC
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In the end, Iselma’s grandly publicized Magecraft exhibition turned into a full-blown scandal.
With both fraud and murder on display during the event, the Clock Tower froze all of Iselma’s territory.
But what really set the Clock Tower buzzing wasn’t the blow dealt to the Democratic Faction’s Valualeta. It was the sudden fall of the upstart Galliasta family’s newly appointed head.
The one responsible? Tenkei Shiomi.
Only a handful had witnessed the battle fir...
2025-06-12 23:13:44 +0000 UTC
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Unlike the state she was found in that morning—dismembered and horrifying—the Princess of Gold’s body had now been fully reassembled. Yet every joint was lined with rune-marked seams.
“Even if preservation and time-concealment Magecraft were applied, once the body is restored and Runes are inscribed on the deceased, it’s possible to determine the exact time of death,” Caren said, crouched beside the Princess of Gold’s remains. “If necessary... we could even make her spea...
2025-06-12 23:13:15 +0000 UTC
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“Hm?”
Hearing Sayo plead for Tatsumi, Haruki turned to her, his tone carrying a hard-to-read expression.
“Sayo, stop talking!”
Seeing Haruki’s reaction, Chelsea, standing beside Sayo, quickly spoke up.
As the saying goes, those involved are often blind to the truth, while bystanders see everything clearly. Sayo might not realize it, but Chelsea, watching from the sidelines, could see it all.
Having lived with Haruki for so many years, Chelsea knew his p...
2025-06-12 23:10:10 +0000 UTC
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Just as Danzō was sobbing under his blanket, Reiji had already returned to the Land of Grass.
Fortunately, everything had gone smoothly—no surprises this time.
After leading Team Eleven back across the Land of Fire border, the group found a cave and settled down to rest.
Seeing the three kids exhausted and barely keeping their eyes open, Reiji took it upon himself to stand watch at the cave entrance.
It was already late into the night.
Before long, the sound o...
2025-06-12 23:06:46 +0000 UTC
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Carrying Kakuzu’s still-warm body, Reiji returned to Konoha.
It was deep into the night, the moon dim and stars few—perfect sleeping weather.
Standing in his courtyard, Reiji closed his eyes and focused, sensing Danzō’s location.
For some reason, his Flying Thunder God formula, like his chakra, was unusually persistent and hard to dispel.
It was the same with his shadow clones. While others’ would vanish over time, his didn’t disappear unless they were fatal...
2025-06-12 23:05:20 +0000 UTC
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Boom!
The sound of cannon fire erupted, and dark cannonballs exploded continuously around the warship, stirring up the surging waves.
Smoke billowed.
The Marines aboard the ship reacted immediately, their once-relaxed expressions turning sharp and serious.
Without waiting for orders, they swiftly manned the cannons, the lookout posts, and the helm, grabbing their weapons and preparing for battle.
Although they had been slacking off earlier thanks to a certain 'la...
2025-06-12 22:45:02 +0000 UTC
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If Vice Admiral Borsalino hadn't occasionally moved to turn over, Arthur would have thought he was already dead!
Arthur could barely endure it on the first and second days, but now it was the third day, and Borsalino was still lying there like a salted fish, basking in the sun... He finally couldn’t hold back and asked.
You have to understand, every day a warship is at sea, it burns through a huge amount of resources and money.
With thousands of Marines to feed and the shi...
2025-06-12 22:44:26 +0000 UTC
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The World of the Living, Karakura Town—inside a traditional mansion.
“Masatsuki, Masatsuki, please help me!”
Rurichiyo Kasumiōji sat on a man's lap, looking up at Masatsuki Aozaki with pitiful eyes.
The next second, Masatsuki Aozaki gently patted her head.
She immediately fell silent, her cheeks turning bright red.
It seemed she was embarrassed.
Sitting on Masatsuki Aozaki’s lap, she felt completely safe, with not a single worry in her heart.
2025-06-12 22:33:56 +0000 UTC
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‘Ah, that really is just like him.’
Hestia and Hephaestus couldn't help but think to themselves.
Both gods, familiar with Bell's usual behavior, understood that this outcome suited him perfectly. Wearing a trench coat and hood while heading out wasn’t something a typical adventurer would do—yet it was exactly what Bell would do.
But the fact that the same held true even in the Dungeon genuinely surprised them.
In Orario, blending into the crowd made it easy to ...
2025-06-12 13:22:18 +0000 UTC
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Today, Loki once again arrived at the entrance of Hephaestus’s shop.
For the past three days, Hephaestus hadn’t returned to her Familia’s headquarters. She had stayed inside the shop the entire time, not setting foot outside.
Still, Loki could understand that. In fact, she understood Hephaestus all too well right now.
The emergence of Rune Stones had completely stirred up the stagnant waters of Orario.
First, everyone was already aware of just how astonishing the...
2025-06-12 13:21:44 +0000 UTC
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Inside the walled workshop, alongside essentials like the Philosopher’s Egg and distillers, were countless materials and tools specific to Iselma's Magecraft.
At that moment, Byron Valualeta Iselma stood within, using a magical reagent to destroy something.
The items tossed into the fireplace burned slowly in flames imbued with magical energy.
Iselma’s Magecraft prized aesthetic expression, and as a result, often fell short in more practical applications.
Even an a...
2025-06-12 13:17:50 +0000 UTC
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“I lost in the end, huh.”
Touko, slung lazily over Shiomi’s back, sighed.
She was filthy too, but definitely in better shape than Atrum, who was left to await death. She looked more like someone who had just rolled around in the mud on a rainy day.
“If I’d let you win, I might as well crawl back to my old master now,” Shiomi muttered. “Besides, your outfit was way too bare. You didn’t bring anything at all.”
As expected, their match had ended in Touko...
2025-06-12 13:17:27 +0000 UTC
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“Alright, looks like you’re both out of steam. Time to end this little game.”
Haruki casually forced the two back with a single slash, his tone light, almost indifferent.
Before either of them could respond, a blood-red, nearly tangible demonic aura began to coil around Haruki’s right hand. It slowly crept along the blade he held, thick and viscous, enveloping the weapon in a sinister glow that made it look utterly otherworldly.
Haruki shifted his gaze to the two acr...
2025-06-12 13:14:33 +0000 UTC
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“I don't know if I should call this good luck or bad.”
“The young lady Soul Society has been searching for for over half a month, and I just happen to run into her.”
“But this looks like trouble.”
Masatsuki Aozaki moved the unknown object that had been sitting on his face onto his lap.
Rurichiyo Kasumiōji felt the warmth and breath beneath her, a flicker of confusion crossing her face.
Why does this feel so familiar?
She looked down, her face f...
2025-06-12 13:10:59 +0000 UTC
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“Lieutenant Zaraki, I don’t know what Makoto Kibune did, but don’t you think you went a little too far?”
In the tense atmosphere, Shūsuke Amagai raised his voice, fully embodying the image of a concerned superior. Anyone witnessing this scene wouldn’t suspect he had ulterior motives.
“He wanted me to listen to him. That means he challenged me. I simply accepted,” Kenpachi Zaraki replied with an indifferent smirk, glancing at him dismissively.
Upon hearing this...
2025-06-12 13:10:33 +0000 UTC
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