After the battle had ended, the Konoha ninjas gathered to debrief. Kakashi, still slightly battered, recounted the events of the day to Naruto and the newly arrived reinforcements.
The story of Satoru's sudden intervention and his defeat of Kakuzu spread quickly among the group.
"So, ...
2024-12-08 11:03:01 +0000 UTC View PostShinki asked playfully, "Didn't you sleep well last night?"
"It's okay..."
Namikaze Minato smiled bitterly and replied, "Nawaki kept laughing all night. He even came to my room to sleep. It was... a bit much."
It seemed Nawaki had truly worn Namikaze Minato down.
Shinki ra...
2024-12-08 11:03:01 +0000 UTC View PostNawaki sat by the river, his gaze distant and melancholic. Namikaze Minato quietly sat next to him, not saying anything at first.
Finally, Nawaki broke the silence, smiling bitterly. "Minato, don't you think I'm pathetic? I worked so hard, but Kushina still surpassed me like it was nothing....
2024-12-08 11:02:00 +0000 UTC View PostA suffocating murderous aura erupted from Kakuzu, shaking the air and filling the forest with tension.
The Konoha ninjas could feel the weight of it pressing down on them, an aura honed through countless battles and years of experience.
"This is… terrifying," Shikamaru murmured.
... 2024-12-08 11:02:00 +0000 UTC View Post"Don't ask me if Kushina-sama will be okay. You should be asking if Nawaki will be okay," Nara Shikaku remarked dryly, giving Namikaze Minato a subtle hint.
Minato blinked in confusion.
"Sama? Kushina? Isn't she just a kid? Why the honorifics?"
Before Minato cou...
2024-12-08 11:01:02 +0000 UTC View PostSatoru stood with his chin resting on one hand, his pale blue eyes lazily blinking as he pondered his situation.
His white hair swayed slightly in the breeze as he muttered to himself, "So my ten strings of dango are wasted, huh? Tsk, this guy… cursing a rabbit of all things."
The K...
2024-12-08 11:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostLooking at the villagers cheering and chanting Orochimaru's name, treating him as a hero, Jiraiya felt a twinge of jealousy.
"Why does that snake get all the cheers? What about me, the great and handsome Toad Sage?"
At this moment, Jiraiya's jealousy kne...
2024-12-08 11:00:10 +0000 UTC View PostThe long scythe grazed the back of Satoru's hand, a shallow mark left behind.
Hidan's pupils narrowed into sharp needles as he caught sight of the blood glistening on the blade.
His lips curled into a wide, maniacal grin.
"Hahaha… the blood of my enemy!" he exclaimed, his voic...
2024-12-08 11:00:10 +0000 UTC View PostOne powerful strike left Ogura Eiko gravely injured.
Though her immortality allowed her to recover, the cost was immense, requiring an extraordinary amount of energy and time.
"You'd better stay still," Reiki warned calmly, standing with his spear crossed in front of him. "If you move...
2024-12-08 10:09:01 +0000 UTC View PostAs time passed, Reiki knew the moment had come.
"I'm heading out," he said. "Our guests are almost here. If you two want to stick around, feel free. If not, you can head back."
Standing up, Reiki left the hot spring room without waiting for a response.
Chodori and An Ye remained...
2024-12-08 10:08:01 +0000 UTC View PostFeeling the rising anger emanating from Okamoto Hikawa, Reiki looked at him with a mix of curiosity and amusement.
"What's wrong? Don't you have more questions to ask?"
Reiki gestured lazily toward the hot spring where An Ye and Chodori were soaking, unbothered by the escalating tensi...
2024-12-08 10:07:00 +0000 UTC View PostUnlike the ominous clouds gathering over the situation, Reiki couldn't be more pleased.
His treatments targeted people who had rarely, if ever, received proper medical care. The amount of experience he gained from them was far beyond his expectations.
The population density of the Lan...
2024-12-08 10:06:00 +0000 UTC View PostAfter Kaguya Otsutsuki left, Reiki tidied himself up and exited the hotel.
Once he reached the bustling streets, he retrieved a familiar sign he had used many times before:
[100 yen: Treat any injury, disease, or hidden illness]
[Konoha Medical Ninja: Curin...
Otsutsuki Kaguya refused Reiki's offer to escort her back to her room and left, feeling conflicted.
As Kaguya departed, Reiki sat back down by the hot spring.
He picked up a bottle of wine and took a small sip.
"Am I fated to have encounters with women today?" Reiki muttered wit...
2024-12-08 10:04:01 +0000 UTC View PostAfter rejecting the young lady, Reiki entered the [Spring] single courtyard himself.
As soon as he stepped in, the gentle water vapor made his entire body feel relaxed.
It was as though the moment he entered, a sense of calm washed over him.
Reiki removed his clothes and slowly ...
2024-12-08 10:03:01 +0000 UTC View PostIkawa Tsuna could only sigh helplessly as Reiki left. His parting words had left Tsuna in a bind.
Reiki had casually handed over a group of dangerous Evil God Cult members—people even he had trouble handling—and expected Tsuna to take care of them. It was no small task, considering Reik...
2024-12-08 10:02:00 +0000 UTC View PostThe arrogant smirk on the cultist's face quickly faded as he felt an unsettling change within his body.
The chakra that had once been seamlessly integrated throughout his physical form began to shift, moving deliberately toward his meridians. Though the process appeared slow, the sheer volu...
2024-12-08 10:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostIt didn't take long for Reiki and his summoned allies, Chodori and An Ye, to completely subdue the cult members. Their so-called immortality proved no match for the trio's skill and strategy. The battle—or what could barely be called one—was over.
Chodori stormed over to Reiki, her face...
2024-12-08 10:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostSatoru stood leisurely on a tree branch, his chin resting in his hand as he calmly observed the battle below.
His pale blue eyes scanned the chaos with mild curiosity.
Suddenly, he let out a soft chuckle.
"Huh? Kakashi?"
The sight of the usually composed Copy Ninja struggl...
2024-12-07 13:05:53 +0000 UTC View PostSatoru strolled through the streets, a handful of wanted posters tucked into his arms.
Before long, his arms were filled with boxes of snacks, each one stacked precariously.
"Edamame with a creamy flavor?" he murmured, his pale blue eyes curving with amusement.
"Sounds promising...
2024-12-07 13:05:39 +0000 UTC View PostSatoru teleported to a secluded location with Black Zetsu in tow.
Throughout the journey, Black Zetsu made multiple attempts to escape, but each time, he failed.
For reasons he couldn't comprehend, Satoru's abilities seemed perfectly designed to counter his own.
As an intangible...
2024-12-07 13:05:23 +0000 UTC View PostSatoru knew Black Zetsu was only temporarily injured.
If given the chance to escape, capturing him again would be exponentially harder.
His expression hardened as he prepared to attack again.
"What are you trying to do?"
Payne and Konan stepped between Black Zetsu and Sato...
2024-12-07 13:05:08 +0000 UTC View PostTime passed quietly.
Satoru walked silently through the dark and winding cave.
The faint sound of water dripping echoed from cracks in the stone.
His pale blue eyes calmly scanned his surroundings, taking in every detail.
By now, the Akatsuki Organization had collected mos...
2024-12-07 13:04:49 +0000 UTC View PostAs soon as Satoru's voice fell, several small explosions erupted in the surrounding area.
The force was far less than anyone had imagined.
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Asuma, not far away, was stunned, his expression a mix of confusion and disbelief.
"That's it?" Izumo muttered, t...
2024-12-07 13:04:35 +0000 UTC View Post"Didn't you say you would continue to compete?"
"Are you running from something?"
"Hurry up, let me see your art!"
Deidara glared at Satoru, who had yet to make a move, speaking with visible dissatisfaction.
Under normal circumstances, he would have unleashed his explosive...
2024-12-07 13:04:20 +0000 UTC View PostAs Asuma and Shikamaru confirmed that Izumo and Kotetsu were unharmed, they both exhaled in relief. However, upon learning that their teammates were rendered powerless due to the overwhelming stench released in the explosion, the corners of their mouths twitched uncontrollably.
"What kind o...
2024-12-07 13:04:05 +0000 UTC View PostThe next morning, Satoru was unceremoniously dragged out of bed by Deidara.
"Hey, do you know it's bad karma to disturb someone's sleep this early?" Satoru yawned lazily, rubbing his eyes. His disheveled white hair hung loosely over his forehead. "Isn't this Kakuzu's job? Why am I getting d...
2024-12-07 13:03:50 +0000 UTC View PostAt the Akatsuki organization's base, Satoru gazed up at the distant sky, a calm expression in his clear eyes. He understood why the organization's recent activities had increased across various nations—it was all preparation for the war to come.
The Tailed Beast Collection Plan was set to...
2024-12-07 13:03:34 +0000 UTC View PostAdmiration was evident on Nara Shikashin's face as he sighed deeply, saying, "It seems I'm really old. I can't keep up with you younger generation's ideas. I don't have your courage."
"Does the pharmaceutical department really need to become fully self-sufficient and independent? If you do ...
2024-12-07 12:53:14 +0000 UTC View PostLogistics supplies needed replenishment, but they could be replenished gradually.
Mitokado Homura had no objections to this.
"The ANBU funds will be released tomorrow."
"Same for the medical department."
There was no room to skimp on funding for ANBU or the medical departm...
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