On a reclining chair,
Orin, cigar in mouth and sunglasses on, enjoying life, heard those words and his pupils shifted slightly downward.
"Oh? Isn't this Sammi? What's the matter?"
"Orin-sama..."
On the other end of the Den Den Mushi, Sammi greeted respectfully in a soft to...
2025-08-20 05:10:01 +0000 UTC
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Shalria was, of course, no stranger to Kalifa. Back when she first met Kaito, Kalifa had already been by his side.
To say there was nothing between Kalifa and Kaito—Shalria didn't believe that for a second. She pouted at Kaito, putting on a pitiful little expression.
But Kaito wasn'...
2025-08-20 05:07:01 +0000 UTC
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The Elder in the kimono kept his head lowered, making it impossible to read his expression.
"Imu-sama's thoughts are naturally not something we can guess at. If Fleet Admiral Shikiryū wishes to know, why not go see Imu-sama yourself?"
"Heh… no need. I imagine he's far more eager to...
2025-08-20 05:06:02 +0000 UTC
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Facing Gekko Chizan's teasing, Fugaku nearly lost his temper.
In Fugaku's mind, whenever he crossed paths with Gekko Chizan, he'd be furious.
"Alright, Chizan-kun, that's enough fooling around."
"Jonin Shirakumo, how's the battle going?"
Orochimaru stopped his disciple and...
2025-08-20 05:05:01 +0000 UTC
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At the border connecting the Land of Fire and the Land of Rivers.
By now, the area had been completely reduced to ruins by the flames of war.
"Rasa-sama, Konoha has retreated five kilometers away, backed against a mountain within the Land of Fire's territory."
"Shall we continue...
2025-08-20 05:04:01 +0000 UTC
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On an island somewhere off the coast of the Land of Craftsmen, the fishing boat the pirates were riding was slowly sinking.
On the shore, Kakuzu crushed most of the pirates with overwhelming force. Aside from the weaklings tangled up with Takeshi, the only tricky one left was their leaderâ€...
2025-08-20 05:03:01 +0000 UTC
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Since they were on someone else's turf, Takeshi worried that any commotion might draw in shinobi. Without hesitation, he took the two little ones straight to Kakuzu's room and knocked on the door.
"Didn't I tell you not to bother me unless it's important? I'm counting my—"
Before Ka...
2025-08-20 05:02:01 +0000 UTC
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"Kakashi's talent is indeed remarkable, but unfortunately, the Sharingan holds him back. Since he's not from the Uchiha clan, he can never bring out its full potential," Orochimaru commented.
Kiyosuke followed up.
"Because he can't deactivate the Sharingan, his chakra is constantly be...
2025-08-20 05:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Yakushi Kabuto was exceptionally gifted.
Because of various experiences in his childhood, he eventually came under Orochimaru's command.
If he had become a shinobi under different circumstances, his achievements would have been no less than Kakashi's.
Unfortunately… he still t...
2025-08-20 05:00:06 +0000 UTC
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"And did you notice the calluses on his fingers?"
Sasuke emphasized the point.
"Calluses?"
Naruto looked puzzled, turning to glance at Rock Lee's hands. He squinted for a long while but didn't spot anything like what Sasuke was talking about.
"Aren't that guy's hands wrapp...
2025-08-19 18:52:04 +0000 UTC
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After being caught by the Shinju, the girl's cheeks flushed red.
She hurriedly pulled herself out of his arms.
"Sorry… I… I didn't mean to."
"It's fine." Shinju shook his head.
At that moment, Lee and Neji, who had come with Tenten, noticed Shinju and both turned to lo...
2025-08-19 18:51:36 +0000 UTC
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"I'm Gaara. I'm very interested in you."
Shinju froze for a moment at Gaara's words.
The hell? What do you mean, 'interested in me'?
Weird!
As a straight-as-an-arrow guy, Shinju instantly put on a disgusted expression.
"Don't. I'm not into that. So please—don't be ...
2025-08-19 18:51:11 +0000 UTC
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Konohamaru shook his head after hearing what Shinju said.
"I've heard from Grandpa that the Chūnin Exams are especially hard, and the pass rate is super low."
"Even though you're really strong, niichan, becoming a Chūnin could take who knows how long. By the time you're one, teachin...
2025-08-19 18:50:44 +0000 UTC
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In the blink of an eye, it had been over half a month since Team 7 returned from their mission in the Land of Waves.
Although everyone in Team 7 had performed well during that C-rank mission, back in the village they were still only assigned low-level jobs—digging up sweet potatoes, babys...
2025-08-19 18:50:10 +0000 UTC
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The Third Hokage was quick to notice the petrified look on Kakashi's face.
He was afraid Kakashi might follow Yamato's example and just walk away from the job.
So, the Third hurried to add, "That kid may have an extraordinary talent for ninjutsu, but he's still an unpolished gem."
...
2025-08-19 16:28:01 +0000 UTC
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Sakura and Ino's expressions shifted dramatically the moment they heard Naruto utter the words "Flying Thunder God."
Though they were born too late to witness the Fourth Hokage's glory firsthand, they'd at least heard rumors of this forbidden jutsu!
"Shinju… did you sneak a look at ...
2025-08-19 16:27:39 +0000 UTC
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Half a month later, the Great Bridge of the Land of Waves was finally completed!
Team 7 was preparing to head back to the village to report their mission.
Watching the figures of Team 7 on the bridge, Tazuna turned toward the people on the island.
"We still haven't given this br...
2025-08-19 16:27:14 +0000 UTC
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"Pu–shh!!"
Just as Shinju's hands pierced what he thought was Zabuza's body—
The expression on his face suddenly froze!
Because—
The one who should have been killed by him… had somehow become Haku!
A few seconds earlier—
After fighting Shinju for so l...
2025-08-19 16:26:49 +0000 UTC
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On the island.
Inari, who had once been saved by the Shinju, went from door to door, knocking on every home in the village.
He had heard from the Shinju that something might have happened on the bridge currently under construction.
So he wanted to rally the vill...
2025-08-19 16:26:12 +0000 UTC
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Inside the crystal ice mirrors, Haku's figure kept flickering.
Shinju's hands moved rapidly through a series of seals.
Beside him, Sasuke noticed that Shinju was forming Fire Release seals, and instantly guessed he was planning to melt the ice with fire.
"It's useless. Ordinary ...
2025-08-19 16:25:48 +0000 UTC
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But then—
Zabuza gathered every ounce of his strength for a heavy, crushing slash, his attack as swift as it was brutal!
Kakashi barely managed to raise his guard in time.
The blow met his kunai and slid downward along the blade.
In the end—
It bit deep into his ...
2025-08-19 16:25:21 +0000 UTC
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Haku, wearing his mask, looked at Naruto and Sasuke trapped inside his Crystal Ice Mirrors and spoke.
"If you leave now, I might consider letting you go. But if you insist on this path… I don't mind being a decisive killer."
"Quit acting tough. I'm not taking a single step back."
2025-08-19 16:24:56 +0000 UTC
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Shinju opened his mouth and spat out a massive fireball!
"Whoosh!!"
Two samurai failed to dodge in time. The fireball slammed straight into them, instantly turning them into two charred corpses!
The moment those samurai were burned to death, Inari realized that his mother was al...
2025-08-19 16:24:34 +0000 UTC
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In the blink of an eye, more than ten days had passed.
Thanks to Naruto and Kakashi's help during this time, Tazuna's bridge construction had progressed much faster.
In just over ten days, the bridge was already nearing completion.
Meanwhile, Naruto and Sasuke h...
2025-08-19 16:24:12 +0000 UTC
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Because of Naruto's rambling nonsense, Sasuke's training progress got dragged down.
In the end, Kakashi-sensei couldn't stand it anymore and stepped in to give Naruto a punch.
...
Meanwhile, deep in the forest.
After making sure no one was around, Shinju b...
2025-08-19 16:23:48 +0000 UTC
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Before long, Team 7 arrived at Tazuna's home.
The moment he got back, Tazuna began discussing the specifics of the bridge construction with the local villagers.
"Tazuna, if we keep working with you on the bridge, Gato will target us too. One day we might just get assa...
2025-08-19 16:23:26 +0000 UTC
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"Didn't think it would actually work… what a surprising little guy."
Kakashi wiped the sweat from his forehead as he spoke.
The moment Shinju glanced at Zabuza just now, Kakashi realized that Shinju had placed a Flying Thunder God mark on him.
With the situation so urgent, Kak...
2025-08-19 16:23:02 +0000 UTC
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White mist enveloped the entirety of Team 7.
Sasuke's body trembled. He could feel that murderous intent—so thick it was almost tangible!
It pressed down on him so heavily he could barely breathe.
It felt like if he made even the smallest wrong move, instant death would follow...
2025-08-19 16:22:41 +0000 UTC
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In the end, Team 7 decided to take on this mission.
Shinju agreed mainly because he noticed that Kakashi-sensei had been wearing an easygoing expression the entire time.
It seemed that, to Kakashi, this mission wasn't anything difficult.
Since their lives wouldn't be in danger, ...
2025-08-19 16:22:19 +0000 UTC
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When those two assassination ninja ambushed Kakashi just now, Naruto, who wasn't far from him, had a stroke of bad luck—he was grazed by the spiked chain.
Now, the wound on his hand where the spiked chain had cut him had already turned a dark, purplish black!
Kakashi glanced at the ...
2025-08-19 16:21:53 +0000 UTC
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