Months later, Konoha—already bracing for conflict—had fully mobilized its war machine. By September of the 31st year of Konoha, the Ninja Academy welcomed a new round of enrollment.
This year, however, things were different. The minimum age for admission had been lowered to five years o...
2024-12-26 09:10:00 +0000 UTC View PostThe next day, news spread throughout Konoha Village that the envoy from the Cloud Village had died unexpectedly during their visit. Whispers and speculation filled the air, with tensions brewing among the villagers.
In the Hokage Building's conference room:
"Bang!" Hiruzen Sarutobi sl...
2024-12-26 09:09:45 +0000 UTC View Post"Namikaze Minato?"
Uzumaki Mito lowered her head slightly in thought. The name didn't strike her as one belonging to any known ninja clans. While Mito had already guessed that Minato wasn't from a prominent ninja family when she sensed his chakra earlier, having it confirmed still left her ...
2024-12-26 09:09:28 +0000 UTC View PostKirabi's flashy offensive techniques were no match for the straightforward and crude attacks of the little yellow-haired boy. Once their battle entered close quarters, Minato Namikaze's fighting style became increasingly dynamic. His specially crafted kunai darted through the battlefield like agi...
2024-12-26 09:08:29 +0000 UTC View Post"In the future, you can arrange your own time to come here. When you come, just fight with Kirabi directly. After the fight, leave immediately. Don't talk nonsense with him, avoid gossiping, and certainly don't pick up his habits.
I don't want to see you rapping all the time, mumbling to yo...
2024-12-26 09:08:14 +0000 UTC View Post"The root of the war lies in the Mist Village. Mizukage Yagura appears to be using the conflict as a means to weaken opposing clans and consolidate his power. War provides the perfect excuse for such actions."
"Hmph, low-level and despicable methods," Uchiha Madara scoffed.
Although Y...
2024-12-26 09:07:59 +0000 UTC View Post"That old fox Onoki figured it out. We wanted to engage the Rock Village in a decisive battle, so he threw his son into the Country of Grass, set up a battle array, and waited for us to attack. His goal was clearly to stall us," Chiyo said, her expression sour.
Onoki's strategy was undeniab...
2024-12-26 09:07:44 +0000 UTC View PostWith families like the Sarutobi and Shimura supporting the battlefield, sacrifices among civilian ninjas were minimal, reducing the impact on ordinary villagers. Additionally, Konoha did not deploy many troops, and the support from the Cloud Village was sufficient to cover frontline expenses. Ess...
2024-12-26 09:07:24 +0000 UTC View PostAfter arriving in the Land of Snow, the crew made their way to the scheduled shooting location, halfway up a snow-covered mountain.
As Sandayū had described, the Land of Snow lived up to its name, blanketed in snow year-round. The scenery was breathtaking—on one side, a majestic silver m...
2024-12-26 09:06:45 +0000 UTC View PostAfter the iceberg blocking their path was obliterated, the ship resumed its journey.
As the vessel glided across the calm sea, the main crew members and Konoha's ninja team gathered in the ship's conference room to discuss the peculiar appearance of the Snow Country ninjas.
"I...
2024-12-26 09:06:29 +0000 UTC View PostThe vast sea stretched out endlessly as Kirito and Tenten leaned against the ship's bow, enjoying the salty breeze.
"I didn't think I'd get to sail again so soon," Tenten remarked, the gentle rocking of the ship reminding her of their earlier journey.
"It's a common route in these wat...
2024-12-26 09:06:14 +0000 UTC View Post"The Great Adventure of Princess Fuun... I really want to see it," Tenten murmured, her excitement evident as the team traveled to meet their client.
"We can go watch it after the mission is over," Kirito suggested, walking alongside her while flipping through a thick book.
"Really?" ...
2024-12-26 09:05:55 +0000 UTC View PostKirito stood silently outside the Hokage's office, his white eyes faintly detecting the chaotic and unsettling chakra within. It emanated from Danzo, whose presence Kirito had once deeply feared.
When Kirito first arrived in this world, even with his powerful body, he was cautious. His know...
2024-12-26 09:05:40 +0000 UTC View PostDing! Ding!
Uzumaki Raiden clung tightly to Uzumaki Mito as she held him by the waist, speeding toward the direction of the enemy. As they passed the gates of Konoha, the sound of clashing metal reached their ears.
"Grandma Mito, hurry! They're fighting already!"
Hearin...
2024-12-25 03:00:45 +0000 UTC View Post"Grandma Mito? It's you!" Uzumaki Raiden's tense posture relaxed the moment he recognized who had grabbed him. Only someone like Uzumaki Mito could evade his sensory abilities so effortlessly and appear right behind him.
"Grandma Mito, what's going on?" Raiden asked, his voice filled with c...
2024-12-25 03:00:29 +0000 UTC View PostBefore Uzumaki Kushina even reached the door, her voice rang through the courtyard, echoing with excitement. Having successfully passed her school graduation exam, she was bursting with joy, eager to share the news with her family.
"I succeeded! Raiden, Grandma, Tsunade-san, I succeeded!" H...
2024-12-25 03:00:13 +0000 UTC View Post"I'm off!"
The first rays of morning sunlight had just touched the earth when Uzumaki Kushina dashed out of the house, a small bag slung over her shoulder.
"You can do it today! Make sure you pass the exam!" Uzumaki Mito cheered from the gate of their home. Standing beside her were Ts...
2024-12-25 02:59:56 +0000 UTC View Post"Raiden, sealing techniques are an alternative application of chakra. If ninjutsu releases chakra through hand seals, then sealing techniques release chakra through rituals," Uzumaki Mito explained.
"The foundation of the Uzumaki clan is this unique method of chakra manipulation, passed dow...
2024-12-25 02:59:38 +0000 UTC View PostAfter leaving Naruto's ward, Kirito didn't head straight to the Hokage's office. Although he had agreed to meet Tsunade, he hadn't specified when, and he figured it wouldn't hurt to keep her waiting a little.
Before going, he decided to check on Rock Lee in his ward.
When Kirito arriv...
2024-12-25 02:58:54 +0000 UTC View PostThe morning after Naruto and his team returned to Konoha, those who had participated in the pursuit gathered at the hospital.
Choji, Kiba, and Naruto were all hospitalized. Among them, Naruto's condition was the most severe. His battle with Sasuke had pushed him to the brink—he had drawn ...
2024-12-25 02:58:38 +0000 UTC View PostAs Shikamaru and Naruto found themselves cornered by an onslaught of crystallized shurikens, Kirito appeared just in time. With a swift motion, he summoned an ice wall using Ice Release, shielding them from the incoming attack.
Shikamaru immediately recognized Kirito's handiwork. "He's here...
2024-12-25 02:58:22 +0000 UTC View PostWhile Shikamaru and his team were risking everything to retrieve Sasuke, back in Konoha Village, Kirito had just completed Rock Lee's surgery.
The procedure was an eye-opener for Kirito. For the first time, he witnessed the level of precision and skill a world-class medical ninja like Tsuna...
2024-12-25 02:58:04 +0000 UTC View PostAfter the violent tremors and deafening roar, the forest grew eerily calm once more.
"What just happened?" Kimimaro murmured, glancing toward the direction of the explosion. Smoke billowed into the sky, and frightened birds scattered in all directions, yet the scene offered no clear explana...
2024-12-25 02:57:48 +0000 UTC View PostTo put it bluntly, if you dragged him into the Hokage's office and chained him to the chair, Orochimaru still wouldn't enjoy being Hokage.
"What about Sakumo-senpai?" Tsunade asked curiously.
She wasn't surprised that Orochimaru was being considered over Jiraiya. However, she was puzz...
2024-12-25 02:56:51 +0000 UTC View PostWho am I?
Where am I?
What am I doing?
Orochimaru, pressed into the Hokage's office and staring at the pile of documents and scrolls in front of him, found his mind still a bit stiff.
He just wanted to enjoy the show and have some fun.
Although he and the Third Hokag...
2024-12-25 02:56:35 +0000 UTC View PostMistakes and tarnished reputations can't be avoided by hiding. They must be addressed with actions and contributions. While the Third Hokage acknowledged his errors, he also believed he could still serve the village and improve its situation.
Even if his past failures couldn't be entirely e...
2024-12-25 02:56:15 +0000 UTC View PostAs soon as Tsunade heard the words "little Tsunade," she felt goosebumps rise all over her body. However, the daimyo was an elder, so there wasn't much she could say. She sighed inwardly; the informal way of addressing her seemed meant to foster closeness, but it still felt awkward.
Tsunade...
2024-12-25 02:55:55 +0000 UTC View PostThe Third Hokage looked as though all his energy and spirit had drained away, clearly shaken by the events. However, being of the older generation, such a shock was something he could handle.
After the Third Hokage left, Shinki turned to Uchiha Fugaku and waved casually: "Fugaku, please tak...
2024-12-25 02:55:36 +0000 UTC View PostThe tension within Konoha was palpable. The Cloud Village, narrowly holding the line against the Rock Village, had received word from Konoha that the village was mobilizing its forces. Relieved, the Third Raikage could now focus on the real threat—the Rock Village.
Though Cloud's skirmish...
2024-12-24 06:34:17 +0000 UTC View PostThe source of the rumors was finally uncovered. A man named Kaiyuan Goro had bribed several villagers to spread the news in various ways, but the trail ended abruptly.
"Has he been caught?"
"He's dead," Ying reported grimly. "His body was found with a kunai piercing his heart—precis...
2024-12-24 06:34:01 +0000 UTC View Post