Orochimaru is not the kind of person who would just scratch his head and smile when targeted.
He is a snake.
If you come for him, he will undoubtedly bite back.
"Fine. Orochimaru, if you want to pit your teacher, I'll play along. But you'll handle the aftermath—I'...
2024-11-24 10:52:08 +0000 UTC View PostThe primary reason for Orochimaru's optimism was Konoha's relative stability in terms of supply logistics.
Sure, Konoha faced some pressure, but it was nowhere near the challenges the Sand Village endured. The Fire Country's wealth was incomparable, and with the Daimyo's suppor...
2024-11-24 10:51:54 +0000 UTC View PostTsunade couldn't help but smile as she pulled Kushina into a hug and planted a few loud kisses on her cheeks.
Kushina squirmed in mock disgust, wiping her face with the back of her hand. "Sister! Stop it!"
"Since you've all been so well-behaved," Tsunade announced, ...
2024-11-24 10:51:42 +0000 UTC View PostUtatane Koharu felt like a fool—a clown jumping through hoops in the Bear Country, dragging the Third Kazekage along, clinging to the hope that reinforcements would arrive. She had imagined they would then crush the Third Kazekage, teaching him not to underestimate her.
But the rea...
2024-11-24 10:51:27 +0000 UTC View PostThe meat was so tender it practically melted in his mouth. Not bad at all.
Shinki poked a small piece of venison with his fork, inspecting it. After confirming it was indeed venison, he pulled out a clean kunai and cut into it.
Tsunade's evaluation of Orochimaru's cooking...
2024-11-24 10:51:15 +0000 UTC View PostLooking at the plate on the ground, Pakura could only turn her head away.
To reduce the suspicion of her companions, she refused to eat such high-quality food.
"Here, move quickly. This is someone Master Shinki values."
Soon, the duty ninja brought a group of ...
2024-11-24 10:51:03 +0000 UTC View PostThe air between Shinki and Pakura was tense as they faced each other.
"I guess so," Shinki replied casually, leaning against a pillar. "I saw your team on my way to the camp, so I sent my puppet to capture you. As for your companions..."
"Did you kill them?" Pakura ...
2024-11-24 10:50:50 +0000 UTC View PostFor two days, Utatane Koharu, Mitokado Hamura, and their team waited, creating smoke bombs to distract the Third Kazekage. Yet no reinforcements arrived—not even a hint of their presence.
"They should be here soon," Hamura said, trying to reassure both Koharu and himself. "We...
2024-11-24 10:50:38 +0000 UTC View PostThe next day, Satoru Uchiha lay lazily on a tree in the training grounds, gazing up at the sky with a bored expression.
"This is so dull," he muttered to himself. "Why is everyone suddenly busy with missions? Are they all trying to make a big wave before the holidays to earn some ext...
2024-11-24 10:48:28 +0000 UTC View Post
Asuma Sarutobi left the examination room with a face like thunder, moving as fast as the wind. He didn't spare a glance back, his pride bruised beyond repair.
"Hey, why'd he leave so quickly?" Satoru muttered, holding a fragment of Asuma's tattered sle...
2024-11-24 10:48:16 +0000 UTC View PostInside the examination area, tension mounted. Asuma Sarutobi's expression shifted from mild annoyance to cautious seriousness as he observed Satoru Uchiha.
How does this kid have such an intense aura? Asuma wondered, his mind racing. Is it another bluff? There's no ...
2024-11-24 10:48:03 +0000 UTC View Post"Huh? Me?" Satoru pointed at himself, feigning innocence as he looked at Asuma's annoyed glare.
"Yes, you!" Asuma snapped impatiently. "What are you waiting for? Get on with it and cast your jutsu!"
Satoru puffed out his cheeks in mock dissatisfaction. Giggling little brat?...
2024-11-24 10:47:50 +0000 UTC View PostThe atmosphere in Konoha Village buzzed with excitement—the graduation exam was underway. Inside the examination area, students whispered and gathered as a familiar figure strolled in.
"Wait… isn't that Satoru-kun?" a pink-haired girl asked, her voice tinged with curiosity.
Satoru Uchiha lay leisurely on the tree branch, seemingly relaxed, but his senses were sharp. He had already noticed a presence watching him even before he opened his eyes.
"Come out!" he commanded coldly.
A serpentine figure emerged from the shadows of the trees. Orochimaru, w...
2024-11-24 10:47:22 +0000 UTC View PostThere was another reason behind Satoru Uchiha's actions. It wasn't just about graduating early—it was also a calculated move to test the Third Hokage's character and attitude.
To truly understand someone, Satoru believed, it was too limiting to rely on what was known from the origi...
2024-11-24 10:47:05 +0000 UTC View Post*A Month Later - Hokage Building*
The Third Hokage sat in his office, his expression solemn as he listened to the latest report from the ANBU.
The recent activities of the Uchiha clan had become increasingly difficult for him to comprehend. As ninjas, they were now del...
2024-11-24 10:46:53 +0000 UTC View Post"Bastard second brother!"
"When will you finally be reliable?" Sasuke shouted, frustration spilling over.
"I've always been reliable!" Satoru protested with a shrug, a playful grin on his face. How could Sasuke not see the effort he put in every day, thinking about their fa...
2024-11-24 10:46:40 +0000 UTC View PostThe shuriken embedded itself in the target with a satisfying thud.
"Huh, did he really hit it?" Sasuke whispered, his eyes wide with surprise. Compared to the chaotic misses earlier, this was a marked improvement. He watched as Satoru adjusted his stance and threw another shuriken, w...
2024-11-24 10:46:28 +0000 UTC View PostHey Guys,
I realized that the way the tiers were setup were preventing members from accessing other stories while signed up for another. I have deleted the tiers previously available and simply left one paid membership tier. All stories will be available with a single paid membership now. I...
2024-11-24 00:03:44 +0000 UTC View PostSatoru quickly pulled the shuriken from his head, grinning as he said, "See? Just a little exaggeration. It's nothing, right?"
Sasuke's face darkened further as he watched the blood trickling down Satoru's temple.
"Looks like Father and big brother went too easy on you yesterda...
2024-11-23 08:09:00 +0000 UTC View PostAccording to the original plan, once the reinforcements from Konoha arrived, Koharu Utatane and Mitokado Hamura would retreat from the Bear Country under their cover and return to the village.
However, upon receiving a message from the Third Hokage stating that Shinki's mission...
2024-11-23 08:09:00 +0000 UTC View PostThe plan Reiki presented to Tsunade was far from simple—it was comprehensive, multi-layered, and addressed issues beyond what a typical medical ninja would even consider.
At first, Tsunade couldn't help but wonder if Reiki harbored ulterior motives. But as she delved deeper i...
2024-11-23 08:09:00 +0000 UTC View PostThe ANBU squad stood awkwardly outside Reiki's courtyard, staring at the door that had just been firmly shut in their faces.
"Well… it seems he's right," the squad leader admitted reluctantly.
Their mission, given by Sarutobi Hiruzen, was to escort Reiki to the Hokage. ...
2024-11-23 08:08:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe war in the Land of Rivers had reached a critical stage, and the Sand Village was desperate to bolster its forces.
Although the Sand Village had deployed a significant number of ninjas to the battlefield, Konoha had sent even more. Sand Village's inferior manpower, the lower...
2024-11-23 08:08:01 +0000 UTC View PostIt wasn't that Satoru couldn't throw a shuriken; he just hadn't practiced. The timing of his shuriken lessons had always clashed with the special discount rush at the South Street dim sum shop. Naturally, food won over training every time.
But now, Satoru thought confid...
2024-11-23 08:08:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe Third Hokage's former student, Jiraiya, was always an enigma.
Leaving behind his own disciple, Nawaki, to raise three war orphans in the Land of Rain was a train of thought few could follow. And now, even as the conflict between Konoha and the Sand Village raged on, Jiraiya...
2024-11-23 08:07:01 +0000 UTC View Post"Wow! He's so handsome!" whispered a girl, eyes wide as she pointed at the white-haired boy across the courtyard.
"Did you see him? He's got that mysterious vibe with the eye patch and everything!" another chimed in.
"I wonder what class he's in," a third girl added with a hope...
2024-11-23 08:07:01 +0000 UTC View PostReiki stood at the village gates, face-to-face with Sarutobi Asuma and his mentor, Morishita.
"Why are you here, Asuma? Are you heading out on a mission?" Reiki asked casually, his tone masking a hint of curiosity. "Or is Morishita-sensei taking you out for field training?"
Asu...
2024-11-23 08:07:01 +0000 UTC View Post"Hahaha, I knew you couldn't hold back for long," Shinki laughed, shaking his head. "But I'll pass. I'm not interested in your experiments and don't want to get involved. Do it on your own—just don't drag me into it."
He waved dismissively. While Shinki could joke around with...
2024-11-23 08:06:00 +0000 UTC View Post"Can't use the Sharingan, can he?" The Third Hokage's brow furrowed as he fell back into thought.
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The next morning, Sasuke pushed open the door to Satoru's room, only to find it empty. His eyes narrowed as he scanned the vacant space. "Where did he go?" he muttered. "It's e...
2024-11-23 08:06:00 +0000 UTC View Post