On the training ground outside Konoha Village, Kirito stood surrounded by the remnants of shattered kunai, frozen into glistening shards of ice. With a deep breath, he lowered his fist, calming the chakra flowing through his body.
Looking at the frost-covered training ground, TenTen shivere...
2024-12-20 07:25:21 +0000 UTC View PostEarly in the morning, Kirito left Konoha Hospital and headed to Team Guy's usual meeting spot at the watchtower.
By tradition, unless there were special circumstances, Team Guy would gather there daily, whether for missions or for Guy's infamous "youth training."
Nearby, Little Leopar...
2024-12-20 07:25:04 +0000 UTC View Post"Kirito is my opponent in the next battle! If you can defeat him, I'll accept your teaching!" Naruto declared confidently, pointing at Ebisu.
"Huh?" The smile on Kirito's face froze. "Why drag me into this? Handle your own issues."
"If the instructor can't even beat y...
2024-12-20 07:24:42 +0000 UTC View Post"His left hand and foot are badly injured," the head medic announced gravely after examining Rock Lee. "I hate to say it, but he won't be able to continue living as a ninja."
Guy's face went pale. "But Kirito said… If it were Lady Tsunade…" he stammered, grasping for hope.
The med...
2024-12-20 07:24:25 +0000 UTC View PostSeeing his name on the electronic display, Gaara rushed to the training ground impatiently using Sand Instant flicker and coldly demanded his opponent get to the field.
The murderous intent in Gaara's eyes had intensified after the previous match. He couldn't wait to taste his opponent's bl...
2024-12-19 07:02:27 +0000 UTC View Post"Where am I?" Tenten muttered groggily, staring at the unfamiliar ceiling above her.
"The lounge in the central tower of the Forest of Death," Kirito replied calmly from a seat nearby.
"I lost..." Tenten murmured, her voice tinged with disappointment as she realized she was lying on a...
2024-12-19 07:01:35 +0000 UTC View PostSeeing his name on the display, Shino calmly placed his hands in his pockets and descended to the arena without a word.
"I'm so hungry..." Choji groaned, dragging his feet reluctantly.
Asuma, sensing Choji's lack of enthusiasm, gave an encouraging sigh. "Choji, if you win, I'll treat ...
2024-12-19 07:00:46 +0000 UTC View Post"Kirito, do you know what happened with the curse seal and Orochimaru?" Sakura asked with a hint of embarrassment before leaving.
After thinking for a moment, Kirito replied, "Orochimaru is an S-rank rogue ninja who defected from Konoha Village. His strength rivals that of the current Hokag...
2024-12-19 06:59:50 +0000 UTC View PostIn the early morning of the second day of the Chunin Exam, Kirito and Rock Lee prepared to act. With no updates from Anko or the Third Hokage regarding Karin, they decided to address Sakura and her team's predicament first.
"Lee, the enemy this time is very strong," Kirito warned as they le...
2024-12-19 06:58:58 +0000 UTC View PostKushina continued her ventures at sea, her actions carefully controlled. It was essential to keep the situation simmering rather than boiling over.
"Hmm, not bad," Shinki remarked, scanning the intelligence report. A smirk crept across his face. "This kid is handling things well, and her 'd...
2024-12-19 06:56:37 +0000 UTC View PostIn the ninja world, information is a highly profitable commodity. Selling secrets—whether about nations or rival villages—is a thriving business, and nowhere is this practice more prevalent than in the Mist Village.
From basic intel to classified Anbu operations, nearly anything can be ...
2024-12-19 06:55:51 +0000 UTC View PostSince there was no stopping Kushina, everyone chose to turn a blind eye. Out of sight, out of mind.
Shinki supported Kushina's quest for revenge, and even Tsunade, despite her reservations, knew she couldn't hold Kushina back. If she tried, Kushina might carry resentment for a lifetime.
... 2024-12-19 06:54:59 +0000 UTC View Post"I encourage you, but I won't listen to you sing, so don't bother showing your misplaced feelings!"
Shinki was direct, but he didn't care how Kirabi took it. "Go ahead and play with this thing yourself. You can either train with the Eight-Tails or continue holding back. Once you return to t...
2024-12-19 06:52:17 +0000 UTC View Post"Well, I believe you."
The Third Raikage nodded solemnly before turning to Kirabi, his expression stern.
"Bee, from now on, you'll stay in Konoha for a while. Listen carefully to Master Shinki's teachings and study hard. If you mess around… I'll beat you to death!"
"Uh…?" 2024-12-19 06:51:19 +0000 UTC View Post
Under Kirito's leadership, the three of them located their target in less than half an hour.
Standing atop a high tree trunk, TenTen crouched to conceal her presence and whispered, "Kirito, are the three below people you know?"
"No," Kirito replied. "Only the red-haired girl at the ba...
2024-12-18 09:35:48 +0000 UTC View Post"Lee, you're too slow. You were almost late," TenTen complained as Rock Lee finally joined them in classroom 201.
"Sorry," Lee apologized sincerely without offering an explanation.
The tension in the room grew as everyone anxiously awaited the exam to begin. Suddenly, the classroom do...
2024-12-18 09:35:33 +0000 UTC View PostAs July approached, the weather grew hotter and hotter.
After completing their training mission, Kirito, TenTen, and Rock Lee found shade under a nearby tree to cool off.
"Hey, have you heard?" Rock Lee asked, doing push-ups on his head even while taking a break. "This Chunin Exam wil...
2024-12-18 09:35:18 +0000 UTC View PostIn the wilderness of the Land of Waves, a masked figure resembling a Kirigakure Anbu member slowly made their way through the forest. Behind them, a tall, muscular man with bandages wrapped around his mouth and neck was slung over their shoulder like a lifeless corpse.
"Just a little furthe...
2024-12-18 09:34:58 +0000 UTC View Post"Okay! Today, I have something good to give you!"
Early in the morning, Guy gathered everyone at the training ground and made the announcement with enthusiasm.
"A good thing?" TenTen asked, her tone filled with curiosity.
"This is it!" Guy exclaimed as he dramatically waved a pa...
2024-12-18 09:34:38 +0000 UTC View PostThe eagerness of the Rock Village to form an alliance contrasted sharply with the Mist Village's disinterest.
The Mist Village saw little reason to rush into such an alliance. Their geographical advantage made them nearly impervious to invasion unless an enemy was foolish enough to attempt ...
2024-12-18 09:33:47 +0000 UTC View PostAlas…
The elder, Master Yuan, let out a long sigh as he glanced at the gathering of village leaders. Apart from Yagura, no one seemed willing to heed his words. Frustration etched onto his face, the Master remained silent for a moment before heaving another heavy sigh. Le...
2024-12-18 09:33:31 +0000 UTC View Post"I will definitely do it, I swear!"
After being frightened by Nawaki once, how could Jiraiya entertain any other thoughts?
Just as Shinki had said, it was acceptable for Nawaki to get injured—after all, injuries were normal for ninjas. But if Nawaki were to lose his life, how could ...
2024-12-18 09:33:16 +0000 UTC View PostThere are gifts, and then there are burdens disguised as gifts.
Just as others envy Kushina for her ability to suppress tailed beasts with the unique power of the Uzumaki bloodline, they fail to understand the cost of such strength. To Kushina, controlling a rampaging tailed beast is like t...
2024-12-18 09:33:02 +0000 UTC View Post"The information is true," Onoki admitted grimly. "I just returned from Konoha. My initial plan was to send the perfect jinchūriki information back to the village and then negotiate an alliance with Konoha. But that old Raikage was faster."
In the tense conference room, the Daimyo of the L...
2024-12-18 09:32:46 +0000 UTC View Post"Kirito, I won't lose again today!" Rock Lee charged at Kirito with determination at the Konoha training ground. "Leaf Whirlwind!"
Kirito, unfazed, raised his leg in response. "Leaf Whirlwind!"
Their powerful kicks collided mid-air, the force scattering dust and fallen leaves around t...
2024-12-17 10:04:01 +0000 UTC View PostWhen the current Hokage and Raikage smiled, shook hands, signed their names, and stamped the alliance document, it marked a monumental shift. Konoha and Kumogakure were now officially allies.
This was no shallow agreement like the one with the Sand Village; it was a comprehensive and genuin...
2024-12-17 10:04:00 +0000 UTC View PostAt night, in a remote, dilapidated house within the Hyuga Clan's territory, Kirito sat on his bed, quietly flipping through medical ninjutsu textbooks borrowed from Konoha Hospital. Perched on his head was Little Leopard, glowing softly like a makeshift desk lamp.
The quiet ambiance allowed...
2024-12-17 10:03:01 +0000 UTC View PostWhen the Third Hokage heard this, his entire demeanor shifted uneasily.
If Shinki refused to cooperate, the Hokage's office would be in an impossible situation. The Cloud Village, already an ally offering numerous concessions, would expect this favor in return. If Konoha couldn't fulfill su...
2024-12-17 10:03:01 +0000 UTC View PostOn the outskirts of Konoha Village, Guy was leading his students in a grueling long-distance run while shouting his signature slogans. "Youth! Struggle! Youth…"
The goal was 3,000 laps, and they were only at 1,300. Despite the challenge, Rock Lee followed close behind Guy, panting but det...
2024-12-17 10:02:02 +0000 UTC View PostShinki wasn't particularly concerned about the ongoing alliance negotiations. He was just waiting for the final outcome. However, when no updates arrived, Mitokado Homura showed up at his doorstep.
"It's going too smoothly—so smoothly that it's unsettling."
Normally, alliances betwe...
2024-12-17 10:02:01 +0000 UTC View Post