"It's true that our strength alone isn't enough—but what if we brought Kumogakure into this?"
The Third Kazekage rose and walked to the window, drawing back a sliver of the black curtain to let sunlight spill into the room, illuminating the darkness with a faint glow.
"Those guys ne...
2025-06-23 19:22:49 +0000 UTC View PostFaced with the ice spear sweeping toward him, Might Guy didn't dodge this time. Instead, he accelerated his landing, stomping hard onto the spear, forcing Takeshi to abandon his weapon.
"My weapons are endless, Guy."
Takeshi let go of the ice spear without hesitation and left that lin...
2025-06-23 19:22:27 +0000 UTC View PostTraining Ground No. 9.
Obito was doing a handstand on a tree branch, pulling himself up in an intense and challenging workout.
"This year... This year no matter what, I have to be promoted to Chūnin."
He had his goggles on to prevent sweat from drippin...
2025-06-23 19:22:02 +0000 UTC View PostAfter a brief rest, Takeshi's group encountered a border patrol unit that had come to investigate the commotion.
After a short exchange, Tatsuma led Takeshi and the others back to Konoha, where they all headed to the Hokage's office to report and complete the mission.
"There are 25 ab...
2025-06-23 19:21:37 +0000 UTC View PostAsuma swung a chakra blade with a punch toward the enemy, but missed. Dodging the counterattack with a swift sidestep, he quickly closed the distance again with agile footwork.
"Are all Konoha shinobi this rude? You really think you can compete in taijutsu with a full-grown adult like me?"<...
2025-06-23 19:21:09 +0000 UTC View PostThe next day.
Takeshi and Asuma inevitably ran into each other at an intersection.
"Yo, morning... good morning." Asuma greeted Takeshi, pretending to be calm.
"Morning... yeah." Takeshi nodded awkwardly in return.
Then the two fell into an uncomfortable s...
2025-06-23 19:20:45 +0000 UTC View Post"Who's there?"
Outside the Root base, two Root shinobi assumed alert stances, eyes wary as they looked toward the three approaching figures.
"Watch yourself, this is the Hokage-sama!"
The ANBU leading the group, tasked with Hiruzen's protection, stepped forward quickly and barke...
2025-06-23 19:20:21 +0000 UTC View Post"That Uchiha brat actually said that?"
Inside the Root base, Danzō sat upright in the main seat. Behind him hung a framed calligraphy scroll: "Where the leaves dance, the fire will never die out," signed by Sarutobi Hiruzen.
"Yes, Danzō-sama."
Beside Danzō, Ikku knelt on one ...
2025-06-23 19:19:55 +0000 UTC View PostAburame Tatsuma was merely the team captain, not a sensei.
After completing several missions together, Asuma and Obito had come to that conclusion.
Aside from topics directly related to the mission, this jōnin from the Aburame clan stuck firmly to the principle of "silence is golden"...
2025-06-23 19:19:31 +0000 UTC View PostSeeing the waiter walking toward him, Takeshi's lips curled slightly behind the flower basket that partially obscured his face.
Hmph, took the bait.
As expected, the waiter who stopped in front of Takeshi coldly relayed Yamashita Yūji's original words.
To make everything appear...
2025-06-23 19:19:05 +0000 UTC View PostHearing Obito's complaint, Takeshi scratched his head.
"According to the intel, a Chūnin team spotted his tracks last month. But since they weren't strong enough, they didn't pursue. That proves at the very least this guy can't maintain a Transformation Jutsu for long."
"Besides, we'...
2025-06-23 19:18:42 +0000 UTC View Post"My name is Aburame Tatsuma. Starting today, I'll be your team leader, a Jōnin."
Aburame Tatsuma wasn't the talkative type. He completed his self-introduction in just one sentence.
"Tomorrow morning at eight, meet here. We're going on a mission."
In total, he spoke only two sen...
2025-06-23 19:18:18 +0000 UTC View Post"Sarutobi Asuma, graduation approved."
"Shimura Takeshi, graduation approved."
"Uchiha Obito, approved—uh, where is Uchiha Obito?"
"Ahem, Hatake Kakashi, graduation approved."
Even though this was an early graduation, Hiruzen still decided to appear in person. Inside the...
2025-06-23 19:17:54 +0000 UTC View Post"Ultimately, only Kumogakure has shown any progress."
Hiruzen sat in his chair, looking through the curling smoke toward Danzō, his tone carrying a trace of dissatisfaction.
"Since Iwagakure is now on high alert, there's no way we can take advantage of them again. But Kumogakure has ...
2025-06-23 19:17:29 +0000 UTC View Post"Humph, Shimura brat, interested in training with me?"
Jiraiya, in high spirits about being discharged from the hospital to do fieldwork tomorrow, hesitated for a moment after subduing Obito, then asked this question.
"Training with you, huh…"
Although he really wanted to lear...
2025-06-23 19:17:00 +0000 UTC View PostA month later, in the Hokage's office.
Having learned that Jiraiya had regained mobility and suffered no lasting aftereffects, Hiruzen finally breathed a sigh of relief. He was just about to use his crystal ball to observe the villagers' lives, as usual, when he heard foots...
2025-06-23 19:16:35 +0000 UTC View Post"Miss... Miss, don't go... don't go..."
Lying on a hospital bed, muttering incessantly in his sleep, Jiraiya suddenly opened his eyes wide.
A white ceiling and the strong smell of disinfectant filled his nose. Strange... how did he go from the bar to a hospital?
Recognizing the ...
2025-06-23 19:16:07 +0000 UTC View Post"Goodbye."
"Yo, heading out for dinner, junior?"
Inside the Hokage Building, a young Konoha shinobi gently closed the office door. As he turned around, he saw the shinobi from the adjacent office—responsible for managing the village registry—stretching as he stepped out and greete...
2025-06-23 19:15:35 +0000 UTC View PostCrouching by the wall, peeking through a crack into the bathhouse, Jiraiya was completely unaware that the kids from earlier had spotted him again. He was still busy enjoying the "big thunders" inside.
"If I'm not mistaken, that looks like a bathhouse, right?" Asuma asked uncertainly, follo...
2025-06-23 19:15:02 +0000 UTC View Post"Sigh, that doesn't make sense... judging by the technique, it should've been the larger one. Why would it be the smaller one..."
Not long after Jiraiya approached the bathhouse with a lecherous grin, a graceful figure emerged from the nearby casino, wearing a deeply frustrated expression.<...
2025-06-23 19:14:36 +0000 UTC View PostWho is Gekko Chizan? The Number Six of all Number Sixes—how could he possibly expose himself unless he was absolutely confident?
Before the Sunagakure ninjas could close in, he vanished with a Flying Thunder God technique.
Leaving everyone completely stunned.
Immediately after...
2025-06-23 05:09:00 +0000 UTC View Post"You're Gekko Chizan, right? I'm Jinlin. Since you summoned me, I might as well stretch out a bit."
"The enemy is from Sunagakure. Make sure you don't hit the wrong people! They're the ones in yellow!"
"Yeah yeah, got it! So naggy!"
It was Chizan's first time summoning, so he wa...
2025-06-23 05:08:01 +0000 UTC View Post[Year 23]
After obtaining the Rule of Water, you chose not to continue traveling along the coastline. Instead, you decided to walk across the Shinobi Continent on foot, slowly exploring and observing the world.
At the same time, you sought to broaden your knowledge an...
2025-06-23 05:07:01 +0000 UTC View Post〖Year Seventeen〗
Your physical potential has been developed to 99%.
At this moment, your soul has finally caught up with your body in strength. Once the final resonance is achieved—soul and body fully fused—you'll be able to step into the realm once reached by...
2025-06-23 05:06:01 +0000 UTC View PostAs Kalifa stepped inside, Kaito gave Magellan a nod and said,
"Let's begin."
Magellan didn't waste any words. He gritted his teeth and unleashed a massive wave of red poison directly at Kaito.
A torrential surge of poison instantly flooded Bullet's prison cell, engulfing Kaito's...
2025-06-23 05:05:01 +0000 UTC View PostOutside the Door-Door Space,
Magellan grew increasingly uneasy as Kaito still hadn't come out. He turned to look at Kalifa and asked,
"They've been in there a while now. Do you think something went wrong?"
Kalifa shot him a quick glance, then continued to stare ...
2025-06-23 05:04:01 +0000 UTC View PostNight.
In a secret base on the outskirts of Konoha.
Anbu under the direct command of the Third Hokage were stationed all around. A massive red torii gate stood guard at the entrance, and powerful barrier seals covered the area, ensuring not even a fly could get in. 2025-06-23 05:03:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Hokage's Office
Today, Kiyosuke wasn't protecting Kushina. Instead, he was in Minato's office. Aside from the two of them, Kakashi and Rin were also present.
They had gathered here mainly to discuss the upcoming birth of Kushina's child.
Minato said:
"When...
2025-06-23 05:02:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe false Sage of Six Paths' so-called vision of peace and prosperity was unanimously met with scorn by the assembled shinobi.
Ninjas who held power—especially the Kage of the major villages—already stood at the summit of the shinobi world. They controlled countless resources and enjoye...
2025-06-23 05:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostPain had wanted to use the Ten Tails' power as a deterrent, not to actually unify the world. Perhaps, deep down, even he realized that true unification might not be such a good idea.
Getsushoku could clearly imagine the benefits of total unification—but he could also envision the dangers ...
2025-06-23 05:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post