"What a pity."
Hearing Orochimaru's explanation, the Third Hokage shook his head with a sigh.
If it had no use outside of the Uchiha clan, then this potion truly had limited value.
Orochimaru had explained the basics of genetic inheritance to the Third Hokage and others back ...
"Provide adequate blood samples?"
Hearing this, Uchiha Soyama was visibly taken aback. He didn't fully grasp what Orochimaru was implying. Was the potion not perfected yet? Did he want to test it on samples?
Orochimaru seemed unconcerned with Soyama's confusion. He went on with the ...
On the evening of October 27, at the San Paolo Stadium in Naples.
Ranieri wasn't particularly surprised when he saw Napoli's starting lineup.
Goalkeeper: Handanovic.
Defense: Vargas, David Luiz, Bonucci, and Lichtsteiner.
Midfield: Biglia and Rakitic as the holding pair, with ...
The heated battle between Gao Shen and the Italian media didn't disrupt Napoli's preparations.
After the match in Rome, Gao Shen and his coaching staff focused intensely on getting ready for the upcoming clash against Juventus.
The last two big matches, Napoli had played away from h...
The City of Water 7 has pleasant scenery and a beautiful environment. Other than a weak economy, there's hardly anything to complain about here. After Claudius discussed his plans with Master Tom, he decided to settle in and wait to see his new ship take shape.
Over the past two months, th...
Claudius nodded as he listened to Tom's words, then said, "Exactly. People with no real abilities often love to blame others for their own failures. They think the world is out to get them. Really, this is just childish behavior."
Tom and his apprentices didn't dare respond too freely; the...
"Kaminari! You guys were amazing out there!!"
"What's the name of that song?!"
"Wow, I can't believe I have two celebrity classmates! I'm totally getting an autograph!"
"And group photos! Then we can use them to impress the cute girls!"
Ahem, needless to say, that last...
"Even if you want to run away sometimes…"
"Even if just for a moment, obstacles can be cleared!"
"Let's keep going, down this road…"
"There's something only you can do…"
"Let this blue planet…"
"Continue to shine…"
As the intro music faded, the ...
Orochimaru had given Uchiha Akihara a mental stimulant potion with a clear goal in mind, to lure the Uchiha clan into seeking him out. He needed opportunities to obtain genetic material from other Uchiha members, and he knew that an unconventional method for awakening the Sharingan would be irres...
2024-10-30 07:03:59 +0000 UTC View PostThe Chunin Exam?
Yes, the semi-annual selection for promoting genin to chunin.
Nawaki had been a genin for nearly two years now, and it was natural for him to take part in the exam. But with success came consequences. After becoming a chunin, he'd be deployed to the battlefield and ...
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
It sounded like thunder crashing down.
The earth cracked and splintered. The force of the muscle curse spirit's attack reverberated outward, shaking the ground for hundreds of meters around. Trees were uprooted, splintering and scattering like matchsticks. Ijichi...
As for the sorcerer named Ryuji,
Ryomen Sukuna didn't take him too seriously; in fact, he didn't care about him at all. He didn't see Ryuji as a particularly powerful figure.
But!
"Well then, let's see just how strong this so-called modern powerhouse really is!"
Sukuna...
With their three-goal advantage, Napoli once again topped the Serie A standings, leaving the Italian media in a conflicted and uncomfortable position.
On one hand, there was no denying that Napoli had been the most captivating team in Serie A this season. Their draw against Inter Milan on ...
Napoli's away game against Roma was scheduled for a 5:00 PM kickoff.
By the time the match ended, it was almost 6:30 PM.
After Gao Shen attended the post-match press conference, the players packed up, and the team returned by bus to Fort Volturno in Naples. By then, Inter Milan's aw...
Claudius took a good look around the small, rundown dock. The place was practically falling apart, showing none of the prestige one would expect from a "master shipwright." It looked like the kind of place barely able to produce a fishing boat, let alone a vessel worthy of royalty. "Master Tom, t...
2024-10-29 09:38:52 +0000 UTC View PostThe Capital of Seven Waters was a massive shipbuilding island, unique in its layout, with a complex system of waterways weaving through it. Over time, the island had slowly been sinking into the sea, prompting the islanders to continuously build upward, layer upon layer, creating a landscape wher...
2024-10-29 09:37:50 +0000 UTC View PostWithout realizing it, April had quietly slipped by, and Japan was now entering the vibrant, energetic month of May. Today was the opening day of the Hero Sports Festival, an event that drew the attention of the entire nation.
To see his son's performance live, Kaminari's father had gone to...
"Son… are you telling the truth?"
Kaminari's mother asked, her voice tinged with both excitement and skepticism, as if afraid Kaminari was playing some elaborate joke.
"It's true," Kaminari confirmed, nodding. To be honest, he'd been just as stunned as they were when Principal Nez...
"You tell me, if there's someone who's considered the strongest in modern times, wouldn't there have been someone like that in ancient times too?"
"Even if there was, so what? You don't actually think people from ancient times could still be alive today!"
"That's true!"
Young...
Late at night, there was a soft knock on Ryuji's door.
Surprised, he got up and opened it to find Yukino standing there, looking a little weary but determined.
"Yukino?" Ryuji asked, raising an eyebrow. "What brings you here at this hour?"
Before he could say anything else, Y...
In the previous war, even though Konoha had fought against both the Sand and Stone Villages, the truth was that Suna and Iwa had been far from united. There was mutual animosity between them, and they clashed almost as much with each other as they did with Konoha. Because of this, Konoha had been...
2024-10-29 09:34:34 +0000 UTC View PostMikoto's once dark-as-ink pupils had turned a vivid scarlet, with a single tomoe spinning in each eye, a sight that seemed almost supernatural.
Uchiha Akihara stood there, utterly bewildered, his wife equally stunned. As Mikoto blinked and looked up at her parents, a flicker of confusion c...
With Orochimaru's help, Danzo's newly implanted Sharingan was now wrapped under a layer of bandages. How Danzo would explain his new eye to Hiruzen was none of Orochimaru's concern.
In reality, Orochimaru had other methods of granting the Sharingan to non-Uchiha individuals. One was throug...
As a core member of the Uchiha clan, Uchiha Akihara understood precisely what his clan leader, Uchiha Soyama, intended.
The clan had taken an interest in Orochimaru's talents, particularly his skill in weapon and experimental development. Soyama wanted the Uchiha to establish a closer rela...
Referee Tagliavento finally blew the final whistle.
The moment the young Italian referee let go of the silver whistle, he felt utterly drained.
This was the first time he had experienced such a game.
He couldn't help but worry: would he be branded a traitor by his fellow Ital...
"Professional football has a short memory."
"It's been just over a year, but people seem to have forgotten how conservative Gao Shen was when he coached Real Madrid. Even his double crown was achieved through a strong defensive approach."
"Back when Capello was coaching Juventus, af...
As soon as Claudius decided to set sail, his team moved with impressive speed. Several strong servants pushed a large fish tank through the halls of Mariejois, in which swam the mermaid sisters, Mero and Lenny. Claudius and Stussy led the way, while Nia, the head butler, walked beside them, holdi...
2024-10-28 07:42:36 +0000 UTC View PostIn the Holy Land of Mariejois, within the palatial quarters of Claudius, a certain quietness had settled in. With Crocodile off on his own adventures, the palace felt emptier, and Enel, left without his usual companion, seemed a bit lonely. To fill his time, he threw himself into intense training...
2024-10-28 07:42:09 +0000 UTC View PostToday was Saturday, the highly anticipated day when "Pokémon," starring Kaminari, was set to officially premiere on TV Tokyo.
At 3:10 in the afternoon, Class 1-A's Hero Course was granted a rare early dismissal, ending all lessons after the sixth period. Classes were done for the day.
...
"Can you… actually make the clouds appear?"
Kaminari considered Kazama's Quirk, Flowing Clouds, and observed the mist gathering in Kazama's hand. He began piecing together what his ability might entail.
"Yes, I can summon clouds and mist," Kazama nodded, then added with a sheepish...