Coercion and manipulation were tactics that both the original Orochimaru and the current Orochimaru excelled at.
However, in the original work, Orochimaru's strength was limited, and he could, at best, threaten smaller villages.
Now, with his newfound power, Orochimaru could even th...
"Sir, please don't lie on the roof naked."
The hotel staff member spoke, her professional tone barely concealing the tight smile on her face.
She was a striking woman with a delicate, attractive figure and well-defined features. However, her attitude toward Bardi was less than rever...
If anyone else had said that to Coulson, he might have been able to defend himself. But given the events of today and Ethan's apparent identity, he couldn't muster the confidence to refute it.
Tony, on the other hand, was thoroughly enjoying the situation. He loved seeing S.H.I.E.L.D. squi...
"You must have heard of pyromancers and wildfire," Tyrion replied with a shrug. Seeing Aegor pull the reins to halt his horse, Tyrion sighed and stopped as well, along with his two guards, Jack and Maurice. "What's wrong? That doesn't sound fun?"
Aegor turned back, curiosity piqued. "If I ...
In reality, Chihiro knew the Heroic Spirit depicted in the picture, but as he mentioned, it lacked any clear defining featuresโso how was he supposed to explain it?
Better to keep it to himself.
[C: A man with bronze skin, a white scorpion braid, a red and white robe, ...
2025-01-28 12:04:35 +0000 UTC View Post[Gray's her hometown is a small, isolated village on the "Grave of Blackmore", Blackmore being one of the 27 dead apostle ancestors in the Tsukihime timeline, but in the Fate one he apparently died even before Arthurian times. Blackmore doesn't come up that much, but it makes the graveyard a hot ...
2025-01-28 12:04:13 +0000 UTC View PostFinally, June 23rd had arrived. It was a Sunday, a perfect day that wouldn't interfere with the elementary students' studies, and also convenient for the members of the Pikachu Band since they were students themselves.
By one o'clock in the afternoon, the weather was bright and sunny, a ra...
When Spandine heard Claudius's command, he was startled. He wanted to dissuade him but didn't dare to be too direct about it.
Fortunately, his mind worked quickly, and he immediately said, "Yes, Your Highness. We'll do everything possible to locate Edward Weevil as quickly as possible, but...
In Shakky's Rip-Off Bar, Rayleigh and Shanks sat across from each other while Yasopp and the others gathered around Shakky, peppering her with questions about Rayleigh's life over the years. After all, Rayleigh was a living legend!
Although their initial reunion had been awkward and embarr...
"Boss!"
After concluding his dinner with Gao Shen, Mubarak returned to his hotel room and immediately made a video call to his boss in the Middle East to report the latest updates and progress.
"You met him?"
"Yes, I did. We talked for over an hour."
"And? What's your ...
To be honest, meeting Gao Shen these days is no easy task.
He's simply too busy.
Liu Wenda had made the call three days ago, but Gao Shen was only able to find time to meet them tonight, taking advantage of the afternoon match. The UAE representatives, however, had shown considerabl...
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"Lord Orochimaru, aren't you worried that unsealing her might let her escape?"
"She won't run," Orochimaru replied calmly.
Kabuto was confused. If Mei wanted to escape, this would be her best opport...
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"Why is it said that Orochimaru underestimated the power of Hamura's Byakugan?
Is there a difference in the power of the Byakugan?
Indeed, there is.
Even if it's just the Byakugan, its strengt...
"No!"
Tsunade, having only recently taken on the role of Hokage, had yet to fully grasp the extent of Shisui's ocular powers.
However, after Hiruzen's explanation of Shisui's abilities, she immediately rejected the idea.
Kotoamatsukamiโthe ultimate genjutsu of the Mangekyล...
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"Someone broke in?"
Coulson's communication didn't exclude Ethan or Tony, and even if he wanted to, he couldn't exactly hide it from them. So, he allowed them to listen in.
This time, events had al...
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"What just happened?"
Hawkeye was still trying to process what he'd just seen. The events had been so surreal that he started wondering if he'd imagined it all.
Coulson, being more familiar with Et...
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"Me?" Ethan pointed at himself and thought for a moment about what might have happened recently in this world that would prompt S.H.I.E.L.D. to seek him out. It didn't take long for him to guess. "What do you ne...
The cleanup work didn't require Ethan's involvement, as S.H.I.E.L.D. arrived promptly to take over the scene.
Watching S.H.I.E.L.D. escort Ivan Vanko away, Ethan couldn't help but wonder if this man would still avoid falling into Justin Hammer's hands to develop steel armors or "Iron Soldi...
Metropolis, South.
Located in the Perlantas District, this southern area of the city is a bustling hub of entertainment and indulgence. Renowned as the metropolis's premier entertainment zone, it boasts Disney Park, Ocean Park, a thriving gambling industry, world-class shows like Cirque du...
The flames danced and black smoke rose, heating the air.
It was late autumn, and in the southern suburbs of the metropolis, the darkness was pierced by the raging firelight.
Jenny's towering, four-story-high body stood in the midst of the sea of fire, terrifying yet solitary, with n...
The night sky stretched wide and lonely, the stars scattered like faint, distant beacons.
Amid the boundless darkness, the camp stood as the sole island of light.
Within that light, chaos and destruction raged.
Jenny's enormous, grotesque body lumbered forward, stomping throu...
"Are you... still my slave?"
Jenny's massive lantern-like eyes welled with blood. Crimson droplets seeped from her clenched fists, falling through the air. The camp's strong floodlights illuminated each bead of blood, turning them into glistening rubies before they splattered onto the gr...
Southern Suburbs.
The night sky loomed oppressively dark, a cold wind sweeping through the stillness.
Above, the moon and stars glittered brightly against the deep, inky heavens, but their light wasn't enough to fully dispel the encroaching darkness.
The world below was shrou...
The Seven-Pointed Star Bible is the primary scripture of the Faith of the Seven. It is divided into seven gospel chapters, each corresponding to one of the Seven Faces of God. The official version contains over 300,000 words, and each printed copy with illustrations spans hundreds of pages.
Tohsaka Rin: "Uh, what is he saying? I don't understand."
Chihiro: "To put it simply, he has mastered an algorithm that can predict the future through calculations, but it's not absolute because this algorithm has its limits. The future has countless possibilities, and he can't calculate e...
As expected, Aizawa-sensei approved Kyoka's request after seeing the "Bat Armor." It wasn't a difficult decision to make, after all.
Following that, everyone's daily routine returned to normal. The only notable event was Kyoka's showcase of the "Bat Armor" during the Hero class on Tuesday....
Many years ago, Rayleigh was a heroic and dashing pirate. Of course, even now, he remained charming, though he had transformed into a charismatic older gentleman who aged like fine wine.
In Shanks's memory, however, Rayleigh had always been a serious and responsible senior. Back on the Oro...
As soon as Shanks finished speaking, he noticed that all his crewmates were looking at him as if he were an idiot. Their expressions left him slightly embarrassed.
Beckman let out a puff of smoke and sighed helplessly. "It's just Garp's grandson. How does your brain even work?"
"If ...
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The landscape of European football is becoming increasingly chaotic.
In the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, Napoli, participating in the competition for the first time since its reform...
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"Congratulations, Gao!"
When the German referee Stark blew the whistle to end the game, Wenger walked to the visiting team's coaching bench with a dejected expression. He shook hands with Gao Shen and of...