## The Warning
"The killing intent is evident, but the senior doesn't seem to sense it. It's understandable why he harbors resentment. After all, the war began under your leadership, and his parents were among the casualties. But still..."
Shinki decided that a simple warning to the T...
2025-01-01 06:34:10 +0000 UTC View PostThe Third Kazekage rarely smiled, but when he did, it often carried a tinge of sarcasm. This time, his smile was aimed at Yagura, the newly appointed Fourth Mizukage, for his naivety and overconfidence.
"Yagura thought the Cloud Village 2025-01-01 06:33:54 +0000 UTC View Post
A three-point tax reduction meant increased profits for the caravan, but it only applied to their dealings within the Sand Village. The Third Kazekage had no authority to adjust taxes in regions controlled by the daimyo, so elsewhere, tax rates remained unchanged.
Give...
2025-01-01 06:33:36 +0000 UTC View Post"Give him to me," TenTen said eagerly, pulling a scroll from her waist.
Her dream had always been to become a great kunoichi like Tsunade. To achieve that dream, she needed to be independent.
However, in Team Three, with Kirito around, achieving this was challenging. No enemy seemed c...
2025-01-01 06:32:42 +0000 UTC View PostFollowing Pakkun's lead, Team Guy arrived in the desolate canyon described as the Akatsuki's hiding place in the Land of Rivers. The barren wilderness stretched endlessly, eerily silent.
"It's so quiet..." Lee said, his tone unusually tense. "Something feels off."
Kirito nodded, his w...
2025-01-01 06:32:27 +0000 UTC View PostThe familiar gates of Konoha loomed ahead, framed by the bustling activity of the village. Team Guy returned, their usual energy still intact despite the weight of their mission.
"I'm so excited! I can't wait to see what Naruto looks like now," Rock Lee said, bouncing on his feet as he warm...
2025-01-01 06:32:12 +0000 UTC View PostUnder the clear blue sky, four energetic figures darted through the lush forest, leaping skillfully across the branches.
At the lead were two individuals with the same iconic watermelon-shaped hairstyle and green jumpsuits. The older of the two, with a resolute face, grinned confidently. "L...
2025-01-01 06:31:53 +0000 UTC View PostNaruto departed the village, still frustrated by his inability to master Lightning Release. Jiraiya, too, left to take Naruto on a training journey, both to strengthen him and to keep him safe.
When Jiraiya later returned to the village after investigating the Akatsuki organization, he coul...
2025-01-01 06:31:36 +0000 UTC View PostThe Land of Rain is a small country northwest of the Land of Fire. Its territory borders the Land of Fire, the Land of Earth, and the Land of Wind.
As a result, whenever war erupts, the Land of Rain often serves as a buffer for these three nations, becoming a battlefield for competing force...
2025-01-01 06:30:53 +0000 UTC View PostIn the early morning, the fragrant aroma of rice porridge with a hint of meat wafted through the Uzumaki family's courtyard.
Inside the dining room, Raiden Uzumaki sat cross-legged at the table, pouring milk into his glass. At the head of the table sat an elderly woman with gray hair, Uzuma...
2025-01-01 06:30:39 +0000 UTC View PostThe first floor of the Hokage Building was bustling with activity, with people constantly coming and going. On the second floor, however, there were fewer people, and the corridors were quieter. Uzumaki Raiden walked through the long hallway and arrived at the door to the Hokage's office. Without...
2025-01-01 06:30:24 +0000 UTC View PostThe night was like a veil, a hazy mist draped over the branches and rooftops. The bright moon had already peeked out, casting its soft light over the peaceful and quiet Konoha Village.
"Uncle, bring me another plate of beef and a box of milk!"
On the commercial street, less than 1,000...
2025-01-01 06:30:10 +0000 UTC View PostAfter a long trek, Uzumaki Raiden, Uchiha Fugaku, and Hyuga Hiashi arrived at Training Ground Seven. Situated at the far edge of Konoha, the location was remote and sparsely used, especially during times of war. The secluded area ensured their sparring session wouldn't disturb anyone or attract u...
2025-01-01 06:29:54 +0000 UTC View Post"A strange Anbu suddenly showed up in the classroom. The only ones who would send such a ninja are the Third Hokage or Danzo," Uzumaki Raiden thought to himself as he sat in class, pondering the day's events.
"If it were the Third Hokage, he wouldn't need to resort to such clumsy methods. H...
2024-12-31 05:13:21 +0000 UTC View PostUzumaki Raiden walked to school with a heavy heart. The events of the morning had left a deep imprint on his mind. He wasn't even sure how he had reached the school gate, as if he had walked there in a daze.
However, as soon as he arrived, Raiden straightened himself, adjusting his mindset ...
2024-12-31 05:13:05 +0000 UTC View PostThe violent thunder chakra swept across the entire training ground like a hurricane, spreading in all directions. Even the Anbu secretly monitoring the Third Hokage were affected. Forced to leap from their positions in the trees, they used the trunks to shield themselves from the sudden storm. 2024-12-31 05:12:50 +0000 UTC View Post
Chapter 42: Dodge All, I'm About to Show Off!
After a brief burst of dazzling white light, Raiden and the others slowly opened their eyes. However, due to the effects of the Third Hokage's technique earlier, Raiden noticed many illusory white spots lingering on objects. Thi...
2024-12-31 05:12:35 +0000 UTC View Post"Lord Hokage?"
The sight of the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, sitting casually in the living room left Uzumaki Raiden stunned. The sheer unexpectedness of his presence rooted Raiden in place, his exclamation hanging in the air as he remained motionless at the doorway.
... 2024-12-31 05:12:20 +0000 UTC View PostThere could only be one reason for so many puppets helping a caravan scout the way: someone capable of controlling such specialized puppets was present in the caravan. This possibility was enough to draw the attention of the Third Kazekage, prompting him to set aside his work and...
2024-12-31 05:11:11 +0000 UTC View PostThe large caravan slowly traveled toward the southern coastline. Due to the excessive cargo, the caravan's pace was inevitably sluggish.
This was destined to be a long and time-consuming commission.
Fortunately, Shinki was mentally prepared. He sat comfortably in...
2024-12-31 05:10:56 +0000 UTC View PostThe united caravan truly had audacity. Under such perilous conditions, with such high rewards, even major caravans wouldn't dare venture out. It was too dangerous, and the profit margins were slim.
Yet these small caravans, willing to accept lower profits, pressed on as long as their safety...
2024-12-31 05:10:41 +0000 UTC View PostMitokado Homura didn't explain that the Water Dragon Technique Shinki had borrowed wasn't the original version created by Senju Tobirama, but rather a modified version.
The original version alone, with its daunting sequence of hand seals, could give anyone a headache. ...
2024-12-31 05:10:27 +0000 UTC View Post"If I help you but don't even offer you a favor, what's the point?" Mitokadu Homura remarked with a smile. "Although my favor may not hold much value in the future, if you ever need my help, don't hesitate to ask."
Having chosen a neutral stance, Mitokadu Homura found his perception of Shin...
2024-12-31 05:10:11 +0000 UTC View PostThe slug clone, a creation of the Slug Sage from Shikkotsu Forest, had seen much throughout its long existence. Like the Great Toad Sage of Mount Myoboku, it had lived for millennia, witnessing the reign of Ōtsutsuki Kaguya, the battles of the Sage of Six Paths and his brother, and the conflicts...
2024-12-31 05:07:29 +0000 UTC View PostIt had been three days since Kirito completed the mission in Hoshigakure.
In that time, Natsuhi had been appointed the new Hoshikage after the revelation of Akahoshi's crimes. Testimonies from his subordinates confirmed that Akahoshi had killed the previous Hoshikage in a cowardly ambush. T...
2024-12-31 05:07:15 +0000 UTC View PostAs the remains of Akahoshi stood as a grim warning, none of the Hoshigakure ninjas dared approach. Eventually, one brave ninja mustered the courage to pick up the Star and hand it to Natsuhi.
"What should we do with it now?" the ninja asked, fear evident in his voice.
Natsuhi consider...
2024-12-31 05:07:00 +0000 UTC View PostAfter unbinding the vines from Natsuhi, Kirito took the meteorite and led the group back to Hoshigakure. Natsuhi silently followed, her strength too drained to resist, though she had no intention of fleeing. She couldn't help but reflect on Kirito's strength.
"This boy... he developed s...
2024-12-31 05:06:44 +0000 UTC View PostKirito, TenTen, and Rock Lee ventured deep into the dense forests of the Land of Bears, their mission clear but Kirito's intentions somewhat enigmatic.
"Wait, Kirito," Lee asked, realizing their direction. "I thought we were headed to Hell Valley?"
Kirito smirked. "That was a diversio...
2024-12-31 05:06:28 +0000 UTC View Post*The Stalemate at the Rock Village*
"The Rock Village obviously doesn't want to fight the combined forces of the village and the Sand Village. Instead, they keep building fortifications at their positions and are unwilling to even fight a small-scale battle."
Shinki no...
2024-12-30 08:18:00 +0000 UTC View PostOffense involves large-scale, joint Earth Release ninjutsu. Once activated, the scene is as terrifying as one could imagine. As for defense...
When the Earth Release Corps works together, it doesn't take long for them to transform several positions into formidable military fortresses. These...
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