Reiki glanced over the document Sara had handed him. Most of the key issues had already been addressed or were in progress.
[Insufficient arable land and resource scarcity]
Kakuzu, now doubling as a human plowing machine, was working on cultivating fields to addre...
After returning to Yucun Village, Reiki finally had the chance to take a closer look at the place.
It didn't take long for him to understand why the Daimyo of the Land of Fire had been so eager to sell this village to him.
First, the location. It was situated at the border of t...
2024-11-29 10:13:08 +0000 UTC View PostAfter the boy left, Reiki walked straight to a small courtyard.
"Brother Nawaki."
Pushing open the courtyard door, Reiki saw Nawaki sitting in a daze in the yard. However, there was a slight ripple on his face.
This guy is really... caught between happiness and longing fo...
2024-11-29 10:12:43 +0000 UTC View PostAfter leaving behind the address of Yucun for Losca and Qingyan, Reiki made his way toward the village. Within moments, his presence vanished from their senses.
"Qingyan, what do you think of this Reiki medical ninja?" Losca asked quietly once Reiki's aura disappeared.
Although...
2024-11-29 10:12:29 +0000 UTC View PostReiki's focus was entirely on his newfound power, the Holy Hand Domain.
[Holy Hand Domain: A unique domain that grants absolute control upon activation. All creatures within the domain, except for the caster, are automatically classified as patients and can b...
2024-11-29 10:12:18 +0000 UTC View PostThe conversation between Qingyan and Reiki was brief yet meaningful.
"Brother Reiki, I…" Qingyan hesitated, standing in front of him, visibly nervous.
"Do you want me to treat your elder?" Reiki asked, his voice calm and reassuring.
"Ah." Qingyan nodded, relaxing almost...
2024-11-29 10:12:06 +0000 UTC View PostThe Spring of Purification worked wonders, alleviating all negative conditions within the body—poisoning, curses, weakness, and more. The curse mark, too, was a form of this curse.
As Losca drank the potion, the curse seal on his arm began to dissipate. Howeve...
2024-11-29 10:11:53 +0000 UTC View PostAt this moment, Losca stared at Reiki with a wary expression.
Danger!
The information they had gathered before was still far too limited. If Losca hadn't witnessed Reiki's battle firsthand, he wouldn't have believed it.
Such a young man had actually manag...
2024-11-29 10:11:39 +0000 UTC View PostThe seemingly endless meeting of the Kage summit finally concluded.
In the coming days, Cloud Ninja and Mist Ninja would be heading to the frontlines, leaving Shinki to rest peacefully in the village.
Now, all that remained was to wait for Cloud and Mist Ninja Villages to send ...
2024-11-29 10:10:33 +0000 UTC View Post"Go away."
Shinki's mouth twitched slightly as he raised his hand to push Tsunade's face away.
How should this money be spent? However you want, but not with you!
If Tsunade needed money for something meaningful, Shinki wouldn't mind sponsoring her a little. But directly ...
2024-11-29 10:10:21 +0000 UTC View PostThe longer the war lasted, the greater the economic toll on the Daimyo's government.
No matter the outcome—victory or defeat—the war would inevitably leave a significant mark. The only party truly enduring the brunt of this was Konoha.
"Give me a moment to think it over," m...
2024-11-29 10:10:08 +0000 UTC View PostThe old woman, Chiyo, looked conflicted.
"In this attack, aside from the serious damage to the buildings, the village's injuries and losses weren't substantial. Most of the ninjas who died sacrificed themselves to intercept the puppets, and most of the ordinary residents were casualt...
2024-11-29 10:09:57 +0000 UTC View PostAs they journeyed back to the Land of Lightning, the Third Raikage paused and turned to his son.
"When you encounter Hyuga Shinki in the future, avoid conflict unless you have a solid plan to counter his abilities. Your temper is your greatest weakness, and it's too easy for someone ...
2024-11-29 10:09:43 +0000 UTC View PostThe Third Raikage swung his arm twice, testing his range as he asked in a deep voice:
"Hyuga Shinki, the technique you used just now—was it related to attraction and repulsion?"
"Correct," Shinki admitted with a nod, his expression calm. "When used skillfully, the forces of a...
2024-11-29 10:09:31 +0000 UTC View PostFrom the start, the Third Raikage showed no intention of holding back.
The Third Hokage, watching from the sidelines, was on edge. His concerns were twofold: he feared for Shinki's safety and worried about Konoha's reputation if Shinki were to lose.
If Shinki were injured, he w...
2024-11-29 10:09:18 +0000 UTC View PostThe Third Raikage had already informed the people of the Land of Iron about his intentions. In response, the Land of Iron's officials merely expressed that as long as the Raikage was content, they had no objections.
"Just stay away from the village. Don't disrupt the lives of our cit...
2024-11-29 10:09:05 +0000 UTC View PostWhen faced with the Third Raikage's challenge, Shinki agreed without hesitation.
Was it ignorance, recklessness, or pure confidence?
The Third Hokage was uneasy. He had boasted extensively about Shinki's abilities. If Shinki were defeated—or worse, killed—how could he face ...
2024-11-29 10:08:53 +0000 UTC View PostThe Third Kazekage faced a maddening dilemma, as did Ohnoki. Neither wanted to pay the compensation, but refusing wasn't an option.
The current situation made it clear: anyone who disagreed would become a target, facing retaliation.
This was evident from Shinki's bold actionsâ€...
2024-11-29 10:08:39 +0000 UTC View Post"If you want something, you have to pay the price," Satoru said, his tone suddenly serious, his pale blue eyes sharp as they bore into Sasuke and Naruto.
The air grew heavy with tension, and his demeanor shifted drastically.
"So..."
The oppressive weight of his gaze made ...
2024-11-28 11:53:05 +0000 UTC View PostA few days later, the streets of Konoha bustled with life under a clear blue sky.
"Second brother, where are the wooden fish rice balls you promised?" Sasuke puffed out his cheeks in frustration, walking beside Satoru.
Satoru scratched his head, looking unapologetic. "Ah, that ...
2024-11-28 11:52:52 +0000 UTC View PostAfter completing their mission, Satoru walked alongside Kakashi, Itachi, and Shisui on the journey back to Konoha.
The sun dipped low in the sky, casting long shadows as they moved through the forest. Satoru's pale blue eyes deepened with thought.
With Shisui now possessing...
2024-11-28 11:52:40 +0000 UTC View PostThe sun dipped below the horizon, casting an orange glow over the forest as Uchiha Shisui held Uchiha Tsuki in his arms. Her chest was pierced through by his sword, crimson staining the fabric of her clothes.
"Why are you doing this?" Shisui's voice trembled as he gazed down at the g...
2024-11-28 11:52:29 +0000 UTC View Post"In that case, let's split up," Itachi said suddenly, his voice calm and measured. His sharp eyes betrayed none of the tension of the moment.
Kakashi and Itachi exchanged brief glances before nodding in agreement. Without another word, each of them chose a direction and moved swiftly...
2024-11-28 11:52:16 +0000 UTC View PostThe sun shone warmly through the leaves as Satoru leisurely followed Kakashi and the others through the forest. The mood in the team was relaxed, the tension practically nonexistent.
After all, it was just an S-class mission. Any one of them could probably handle it on their own.
... 2024-11-28 11:52:02 +0000 UTC View Post"Not at all," Satoru said, a sly grin curling at the corners of his mouth.
"Heh, little brat," Shisui teased, shaking his head. "At this rate, no girl will ever like you."
Satoru's grin widened into a radiant smile. "I don't rely on my face to win people over," he said confiden...
2024-11-28 11:51:50 +0000 UTC View PostEarly in the morning, Satoru sat perched on a telephone pole, gazing into the distance, pondering life.
Today's sugar intake is severely insufficient, he thought gloomily. My brain's about to shut down from low energy.
He considered a plan: Maybe I sh...
2024-11-28 11:51:37 +0000 UTC View Post"I'm just a genius," Satoru muttered with a bright smile, his lips curling mischievously.
This place wasn't just a new source of income for the Uchiha clan. More importantly, it was their contingency plan, a safeguard for the future.
However, his grand plan had not been smooth ...
2024-11-28 11:51:25 +0000 UTC View PostSkirting the dense forest ahead, he passed swamps, miasma, and mountains, finally arriving at a secluded location.
"I wonder what's going on here?" he mused, a sly smile curling the corners of his mouth as he strolled forward.
This was the new settlement he had chosen for the U...
2024-11-28 11:51:11 +0000 UTC View Post"Although I can't kill you, I can poison your people, and that's enough."
Such a person is a huge threat when alive, not to mention after death.
After being made into a puppet, they become unafraid of injury or death. The mere thought of it is terrifying. What's even m...
2024-11-28 11:34:14 +0000 UTC View PostThe Five Kage Talks were at a stalemate. The Third Hokage refused to budge.
"One hundred million taels per village," he said firmly, exhaling smoke from his pipe. "That's the minimum compensation. If you're unwilling to pay, we'll act as though these talks never happened."
The ...
2024-11-28 11:33:49 +0000 UTC View Post