Yes, just as Mika had predicted, the Phantom Troupe had set their sights on the grand auction held exclusively for the mafia on the evening of September 1st in Yorknew City.
After more than three years apart, the Phantom Troupe had reunited in Yorknew City.
However, this time, the hunters would become the hunted.
"So, this is the auction venue?"
Standing atop a skyscraper, Mika gazed at the brightly lit building amidst the darkness of the night, a faint smile playing o...
2024-09-28 12:49:33 +0000 UTC
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Gojo Kaigetsu frowned slightly, observing the wavering minor clan leaders. While the Hokage held veto power in major decisions, the First Konoha Clan Representatives Assembly was largely procedural, meant to encourage all clans to take a more active interest in Konoha’s development.
However, the problem remained.
Overuse of veto power diminished its absolute authority. Misalignment between leadership and subordinates would eventually lead to serious issues.
This was why it...
2024-09-28 12:40:17 +0000 UTC
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The sky gradually darkened.
An hour had passed since Verethragna had retrieved the boar.
Haru and Erica walked side by side along the main street of Cagliari, the capital of Sardinia. They had been arguing for a while now.
"How about we get something to eat? Judging by the sun, it should be around 6:00 pm," Haru said, looking at the setting sun in the distance.
"It seems you haven't learned much about dating from those women, Haru. You're only just noticing now! It's v...
2024-09-28 12:33:18 +0000 UTC
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"Ah, wait for me." Rias followed him in.
A few minutes later, the bathtub was full.
Hot water continued to flow from the faucet as Badr and Rias soaked together, their expressions relaxed.
"It's a bit cramped with two people," Rias said with a smile.
"Well, bathtubs are usually meant for one person."
It wasn't like everyone had a castle like Rias...
A thought crossed Rias mind. Since she often stayed over at Badr's house, should she suggest an expansion?
2024-09-28 12:07:56 +0000 UTC
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"Ahem, so you're... Superman from a parallel world, right? What exactly is this world-threatening crisis you mentioned?"
Charles coughed softly, steering the conversation back on track, and asked Roger this critical question.
Roger claimed to be from a parallel world, a statement that would normally be met with disbelief, as such things sound far-fetched.
However, both Charles and Raven were halfway between belief and doubt. While they didn’t fully believe Roger, the...
2024-09-28 12:03:01 +0000 UTC
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A strange cry pierced the air, momentarily stunning the busy guards.
Hearing the commotion, several Celestial Dragons emerged from their residences. Upon seeing Noir's face, their expressions morphed into masks of terror.
That detestable man... the enemy of God... the God Slayer!
None of the Celestial Dragons would ever forget that night of raging black flames, the night that Noir, alone, had carved a path of destruction through the slave prison.
More importantly, he h...
2024-09-28 11:55:14 +0000 UTC
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“So, did you succeed?” Ian sat across from Garp on the Marine warship, Tashigi hovering nearby, ready to assist if needed.
She was also there to apologize for her pet behavior. despite its diminutive size, had managed to bite her, and she was currently nursing the wound, wincing slightly. She was curious about Garp’s attempt to recruit Fire Fist Ace.
After all, Ace was his grandson. Perhaps he was a man of strong convictions, driven by his own sense of justice, just like Ian...
2024-09-28 11:41:47 +0000 UTC
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Mihawk offered no explanation, either because it was the truth or because he simply couldn't be bothered.
After all, with his aloof demeanor, he hardly seemed the type to concern himself with such trivial matters. What did public opinion matter to him? He would simply brush it off with a smirk.
At least, with Garp present, he wouldn't be foolish enough to instigate a fight. There was a significant gap in power between them, a chasm separating a Warlord from an Admiral and a Yonko....
2024-09-27 19:47:53 +0000 UTC
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"Don't think 8.6 billion is a lot. That's just the starting price for the game," Mika said with a grin, lounging on the carpet spread across the floor.
"You're saying that's the starting price?" Mellie, Airmid, and Gabriel fell silent, stunned by the astronomical figure.
They recalled their initial arrival in Orario, meticulously budgeting for a house, even purchasing inexpensive equipment.
Now, hearing about treasures worth hundreds of millions, they finally u...
2024-09-27 12:37:50 +0000 UTC
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“Lord Fourth Hokage, Gojo Kaigetsu reporting as ordered.”
Gojo Kaigetsu arrived at the Hokage Tower’s meeting room, hands clasped behind his back, posture ramrod straight, striding confidently into the chamber.
The rustling of his black attire against itself gradually silenced the heated discussions within.
This meeting was clearly of a higher caliber than any previous one. Heads of all Konoha clans, large and small, as well as leaders of various village administrative...
2024-09-27 12:27:46 +0000 UTC
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"I think I've seen this kind of report before..." Erica muttered, pressing her forehead in thought. She recalled seeing something similar in the Copper Black Cross's intelligence reports.
A god would appear in a certain location, and at the same time, there would be reports of the strongest King's presence. But often, contradictory reports would surface, claiming the strongest King was seen elsewhere. Because of these conflicting accounts, the Greenwich mages' council even nicknamed thi...
2024-09-27 12:21:14 +0000 UTC
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After all, he'd already learned of the Biblical and Norse pantheons; the emergence of an Eastern god wasn't particularly surprising.
Even if it were true, this wasn't the actual Sun Wukong, merely an inheritor of the title. There was even less reason for concern.
Sirzechs, however, hesitated.
He didn't understand why Badr cared about the "Fighting Buddha." His immediate thought was that Badr might have some connection to the Eastern gods.
Now, Sirzechs was preoccupied ...
2024-09-27 12:15:02 +0000 UTC
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Roger crossed over in time to the year 1983. At that point, the permanent population of Cairo, Egypt, was roughly four to five million, with a transient population of around 300,000 to 400,000.
Nearly five million people lived in this city, but due to the ambition of one mutant to rule the world, all of them were brutally buried alive inside a massive pyramid.
In the movies, Roger never really cared about the fate of these people. Or even if he did, the grand spectacle that follow...
2024-09-27 12:07:54 +0000 UTC
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Although Noir had rescued many people from Mary Geoise, only a few chose to join his pirate crew.
They had witnessed firsthand the brutal intersection of blood and evil. Now, most simply desired a peaceful life as ordinary people.
Noir wouldn’t force them into anything they didn’t want. After all, everyone had their own path in life...
After a simple survey, many were quickly eliminated from the pool of potential recruits.
Young children couldn't join. Most of the ...
2024-09-27 12:00:28 +0000 UTC
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A small boat drifted across the vast ocean, having crossed the Red Line and now approaching the peak of Reverse Mountain.
A lone figure sat within, a black, chaotic-bladed katana strapped to his back. It was the legendary black blade, Yoru, one of the twelve Supreme Grade swords.
His identity was unmistakable: Dracule Mihawk, the world's strongest swordsman.
With dark hair, a white-plumed top hat, a burgundy floral shirt, a black trench...
2024-09-27 11:54:32 +0000 UTC
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“The Grand Line and the Red Line divide the world into four seas: East Blue, West Blue, South Blue, and North Blue. The currents from these four seas converge at a single point and flow into the Grand Line… That point is Reverse Mountain!”
Drawing upon his vast knowledge, Ian navigated the changing currents with calm confidence. Tashigi, ever the curious observer, gazed around in wonder, explaining the geographical features to him.
Ahead, through the misty haze, a majestic e...
2024-09-26 20:02:41 +0000 UTC
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"It's Zald from the Zeus Familia and Alfia from the Hera Familia."
"Impossible!"
The exclamation came from Riveria, her face etched with an expression Mellie had never seen before.
"The 'Glutton' was said to have perished in the battle against the Behemoth. They were supposed to have died together."
"And the 'Silence' suffers from an incurable illness. Even if she's still alive, she should be nearing her end."
Both Riveria and Finn were intimately familiar with Z...
2024-09-26 13:43:49 +0000 UTC
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Danzo was riding high, his spirits soaring. He had done it! The Raid on Kirigakure was a success!
With a mix of confidence and doubt, he had led a mere dozen elite Root operatives across the sea, deep into the heart of Kirigakure. Just as the Fourth Hokage and he had predicted, "Look to the distant Kirigakure," the village was in chaos. Internal strife had left it leaderless, practically defenseless. Had he commanded a full Konoha force, he might have truly severely damage Kirigakure.
2024-09-26 13:04:36 +0000 UTC
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Kasugano Haru sat atop the wild boar, enjoying his Italian hot dog and cola. He watched Erica charge towards him, along with the injured Verethragna, who was carrying Godou Kusanagi.
Despite being in such a conspicuous location, neither Erica nor Verethragna, especially not the ferocious boar carrying him, seemed to notice his presence.
"A live-action version of the story. How interesting! Oh! The Holy Annihilator? She's mastered it already? As expected of Erica!" Haru munched on ...
2024-09-26 12:54:14 +0000 UTC
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Vali Lucifer smiled faintly, unconcerned by the holy sword in Badr's hand.
Badr's expression remained calm. He stood poised in the air, King Sword in his right hand and Ascalon in his left.
"Indeed, to me, this so-called Dragon Slayer is just a sword. Did you know that this King Sword I wield was once just a piece of mundane iron?"
Looking down at the two weapons in his hands, Badr spoke in a relaxed tone.
...
2024-09-26 12:36:08 +0000 UTC
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It seemed as if the Heaven had heard Roger's prayers, for when he emerged from the crossing point, he found himself in the air once again.
However, this sky was clear. There were no alien warships hovering in the air, no superheroes flying around in a chaotic fashion. Below him lay a clean, blue Earth. Using his X-ray vision, Roger scanned the area. There were no zombies, no robots, and no aliens in sight.
The city below appeared to be a normal human city. People bustled about the...
2024-09-26 12:21:44 +0000 UTC
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Mihawk was taken to the ancient castle and treated with hospitality. The Spade Pirates were stunned when they heard their guest was a Warlord of the Sea.
Ace, intrigued, tried to strike up a conversation with Mihawk, much to the hawk-eyed swordsman’s annoyance.
He’d known another person just as boisterous…
A peaceful new day dawned, and Noir began to consider the future of his ever-growing crew.
Nearly two thousand people crammed into the massive castle. The most...
2024-09-26 12:12:44 +0000 UTC
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"Could it be that the Marines are deliberately hyping up this new guy? I've never even heard of this 'Black-Winged Devil' Vice Admiral!" Igaram exclaimed, his curly hair bouncing with each word.
They knew about Crocodile's presence in Alabasta. He had even repelled numerous pirate attacks, earning him a dubious reputation as a hero. Initially, they had feared that Alabasta would become another victim of legalized plunder under the Warlord system and had cursed the very institution...
2024-09-26 12:05:10 +0000 UTC
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At Marine Headquarters, Sengoku paced back and forth in front of his office desk, his gaze fixed on the Transponder Snail connecting him to Garp's warship. As Fleet Admiral, standing at the pinnacle of the Marines, few things could truly unsettle him.
But this situation involved a Warlord and the Marines’ most promising rookie. If things went awry, the consequences could be dire.
“Fretting won’t change anything, Sengoku.” Borsalino, ever the nonchalant observer, lounged on...
2024-09-25 19:20:57 +0000 UTC
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"Only if you survive that long!"
Mika couldn't help but chuckle bitterly at Alfia's parting words.
"She's a true monster!"
He grimaced as a sharp pain shot through his arm.
Using the redirection technique taught to him by Yahweh, Mika had managed to deflect Alfia's attack into the ground.
However, even with his skillful maneuver, his arm still sustained damage.
After all, to redirect a thousand pounds of force, one needed at least a few ounces of their own ...
2024-09-25 12:38:14 +0000 UTC
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“Why are you so happy?”
“I got my Konoha Green Card.”
“And why are you happy?”
“I got the visa officer’s approval.”
“What about you?”
“Uh, I’m the visa officer.”
…
…
After three consecutive days, the visa issuance process was nearing its end.
The number of refugees fleeing from the Land of Water's coastline was dwindling, a sign that astute individuals recognized as an indication that the internal conflict w...
2024-09-25 12:26:59 +0000 UTC
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"You know, you're clearly a beginner, but you're ridiculously good at both baseball and soccer!!" Kusanagi Godou said, looking at the scruffy young man in amazement.
Earlier that morning, while asking for directions at the port, the boy had struck up a conversation with him. Godou, irritated by the boy's declaration that he couldn't lose at anything, challenged him to a series of competitions.
Despite having the clumsiest form Godou had ever seen,...
2024-09-25 12:15:52 +0000 UTC
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Whoosh,
It was as if a gentle breeze swept through, and then, with Badr at its epicenter, an eerie silence descended upon the surroundings.
As though breaking through some invisible barrier, Badr's boundless aura abruptly vanished without a trace.
The young man, who had been standing with his eyes closed, slowly opened them, his gaze calm and unreadable.
Badr saw Rias and the others standing nearby. His expression remained neutral as he glanced at the surro...
2024-09-25 12:09:43 +0000 UTC
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When Bucky came to find Roger, he found him lounging outside by his pool, wearing floral shorts, a Hawaiian shirt, sipping on juice, and basking in a rare sunbath.
If it weren’t for Roger's still-handsome appearance and a well-maintained physique, he would look exactly like an aging uncle enjoying his retirement.
Seeing this scene, Bucky couldn’t help but pause. He started to doubt whether the Roger in front of him was the same person who had been playing superhero everywhere ...
2024-09-25 11:59:55 +0000 UTC
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Early one morning, a distinguished guest arrived at Thriller Bark.
Noir, still groggy from sleep, walked out of his room. His eyes widened as he recognized the man standing before him.
"Hawkeye! What brings you here?"
Noir exclaimed in delight. Mihawk resisted the urge to draw his sword. "I was passing through. I heard you were here, so I decided to pay you a visit."
Mihawk's golden eyes swept over the people surrounding Noir. Apart from Robin, w...
2024-09-25 11:54:54 +0000 UTC
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