As the fire gradually died down, Kazuyama stood there, fuming with anger. His expression darkened, clearly displeased.
Inside his mind, he glared viciously at Chōmei, who sheepishly muttered,
"It’s definitely the paralytic powder’s fault—otherwise, this wouldn’t have happened...
2025-02-23 12:55:19 +0000 UTC View PostThe clerk clutched his numb, aching face, staring at Lord Cole in utter disbelief.
He hadn't said anything wrong, had he?
Why was Lord Cole so furious?
No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't figure out what he had done to provoke such wrath.
“I... Did I do something wrong...
2025-02-23 08:27:09 +0000 UTC View PostThe outskirts of the Imperial Capital.
A run-down thatched hut.
This was where the impoverished family lived.
Compared to the bustling streets of the Imperial Capital, the hut looked pitifully shabby.
And families like this—too poor to even afford medicine—were far fro...
2025-02-22 22:57:19 +0000 UTC View Post“Careless?”
“Then you'd better pay attention from now on.”
Kurenai’s brows furrowed as she thought to herself that this guy truly needed a good beating. Without hesitation, she charged forward again.
This time, she unleashed her full speed, engaging Asuma in a fast-pac...
2025-02-22 13:06:17 +0000 UTC View PostIt happened so quickly.
With a loud bang, Guy's powerful kick landed on Kakashi's arm. Kakashi blocked the blow, his foot sinking several inches into the ground from the impact. With his free hand, he swung to grab Guy's leg.
“I won’t fall for the same trick twice,” Guy declared...
2025-02-22 13:05:49 +0000 UTC View Post"This is too much! You woke me up in the middle of the night just to move goods?"
"I've just recovered from my injury!"
Kazuyama ignored Kinrin’s complaints, already focused on gathering the carts together.
As for the ninja guarding them? He simply tossed them into a pile—he...
2025-02-22 12:56:40 +0000 UTC View PostOne month later, under the cover of night, in a mountain-stream town within the Land of Lightning—
A, the Raikage's son, walked briskly toward an inn, carrying a money box in his hands. Three Kumo ninja followed closely behind.
Inside, Kazuyama was already preparing for his next cri...
2025-02-22 12:56:12 +0000 UTC View PostBlayn let out a small sigh. “Why are you all overthinking this? I already told you—it’s not set in stone yet. I need time to consider my options.”
Kurome froze for a moment.
Commander Blayn was seriously thinking this over?
Did something like this even require considerat...
2025-02-21 23:56:45 +0000 UTC View PostWith the little black cat in his arms, Blayn led Esdeath on a tour of the Imperial Assassination Unit's base.
"You really are amazing, Master. Even walking alongside General Esdeath, you remain completely at ease."
Seryu watched them leave together, smiling with admiration.
Howe...
2025-02-21 23:54:25 +0000 UTC View Post“Ahem...”
With a light cough, the teacher instantly silenced the noisy classroom. It wasn’t because the children were particularly obedient, but because the teacher himself looked intimidating.
He limped on one leg, and a scar stretched across his face, leaving only one eye open...
2025-02-21 13:17:07 +0000 UTC View Post“Here is the registration form. Fill it out and give it to me.”
Kawakaze’s office was livelier than usual today—it was typically quiet and empty. As he spoke, he handed the two registration forms to Duy and Kurenai’s mother. Nearby, the three children chatted happily, munching on ...
2025-02-21 13:16:36 +0000 UTC View Post“Kazuyama, what are you doing?”
"Haha, what? Isn't this old guy coming after me? How do I get back at him without making him rack up a debt of hundreds of millions?"
Kazuyama snorted in dissatisfaction, then led the way toward the town.
The Land of Lightning was full of towe...
2025-02-21 13:02:33 +0000 UTC View Post“No, I was there to observe the battle as well. But with the Tailed Beast’s rampage being so widespread, I decided to retreat.”
Who is Kazuyama Gekkō? He doesn’t even flinch when he lies.
Despite Tsunade’s serious expression and commanding presence, she couldn’t exert the...
2025-02-21 13:02:02 +0000 UTC View PostOf course, there was still the possibility that a man had turned into a female cat.
For a Teigu, such a transformation wouldn't be difficult.
Blayn thought to himself that it would be best to just assume this cat was male—or better yet, not think about it at all.
Still, while ...
2025-02-21 08:35:06 +0000 UTC View Post"Forget it. Go take your bath. I'll look around on my own," Esdeath said before casually stepping into the nearest room.
It happened to be the Assassination Unit’s break room.
Inside were Seryu, Kurome, and the others.
Despite seeing so many people inside, Esdeath showed no su...
2025-02-20 23:57:13 +0000 UTC View PostTime flies.
In the blink of an eye, three years had passed. Today marked the day the Konoha Ninja Academy began recruiting new students. A fresh batch of hopefuls was about to embark on their journey to become Konoha ninjas.
As the principal, Kawakaze wouldn’t miss this occasion for...
2025-02-20 14:47:26 +0000 UTC View Post"Ginji, why are you crying again?"
"Don't you like your great-grandmother anymore?"
Mito held Ginji in her arms, gently rocking him back and forth. The baby had just finished breastfeeding, but his cries filled the room once more.
The sound was heart-wrenching. Perhaps it was th...
2025-02-20 14:46:52 +0000 UTC View PostUnder the night sky, the Eight-Tails rampaged, its massive body wreathed in crimson energy as its eight tentacle-like tails lashed wildly.
The entire Kumo base was in chaos.
Far from the battlefield, Kazuyama and Tagitsuhime observed the destruction.
“My, my, that’s it. The ...
2025-02-20 14:37:42 +0000 UTC View PostAs the Genjutsu took hold, Kazuyama saw A's body tremble slightly before a flicker of lightning coursed through him.
Good grief, activating the Lightning Release Armor in his sleep? This guy is definitely a psychopath.
A faint snarl formed on A’s face as his tightly shut eyes twitch...
2025-02-20 14:37:06 +0000 UTC View PostWhat Esdeath truly meant was that she hadn't expected Blayn to be fond of such weak creatures.
In contrast, she had no interest in these so-called "cute" little animals. Something so fragile—she could kill it with a flick of her wrist, and even then, it wouldn't be satisfying.
“We...
2025-02-20 08:25:13 +0000 UTC View PostBlayn figured the most likely explanation was that the kitten was a spy sent by the Revolutionary Army.
After all, the Empire's Assassination Unit's greatest enemy—and practically its only one—was the Revolutionary Army. The unit had been created specifically to combat them. While the p...
2025-02-20 00:14:52 +0000 UTC View Post"Forget it, I'm afraid the construction team will lose their jobs."
Kawakaze waved his hand dismissively, acting as if he hadn’t heard the praise.
“Shame on you,” Tsunade muttered, covering her forehead with her hand. She couldn’t believe she’d followed such a showboating pe...
2025-02-19 13:12:11 +0000 UTC View Post“I did it.”
Tsunade opened her eyes and leapt up with joy. It was a stark contrast to her earlier frustration, when even performing a single ninjutsu felt impossible. Now, she couldn’t wait to see if Nawaki would still dare to mock her as a “ninjutsu idiot.”
“Very good,”...
2025-02-19 13:11:40 +0000 UTC View PostKazuyama swiftly gathered natural energy, using the Coiling Serpent Technique before activating the Transparent Escape Technique. As he absorbed the energy in his concealed state, a faint red glow flickered across the red snake patterns on his body, marking the influx of natural energy.
“...
2025-02-19 12:56:44 +0000 UTC View PostAt this point, the Konoha base had begun to take shape with the efforts of many ninjas. Trenches lined the front, tents were set up in the back, and sentries were stationed around the perimeter.
Torifu was busy organizing people to further improve the base. When he saw Tsunade return, he wa...
2025-02-19 12:56:11 +0000 UTC View PostThe so-called high-ranking superior of the Imperial Assassination Unit was a royal palace official named Saikyuu.
His status was second only to Prime Minister Honest.
In fact, Saikyuu was the very founder of the Imperial Assassination Unit.
For now, word of what had transpired w...
2025-02-19 08:20:57 +0000 UTC View Post"It's really that serious? Commander Blayn is going to be punished by the Empire because of us?!"
"This... this has to be a joke, right?..."
"Commander, please explain to them. There might still be a chance, right?"
Upon learning that Commander Blayn and Commander Seryu were fac...
2025-02-18 22:11:42 +0000 UTC View PostThe three chatted and laughed in the house while Tsunade slept soundly, undisturbed.
Around noon, Misaki volunteered to go out and buy food, and Kawakaze specifically instructed her to bring back plenty of meat. From experience, he knew it would help Tsunade regain her energy once she woke ...
2025-02-18 13:20:46 +0000 UTC View PostThe laboratory was filled with dust from the trees that had dispersed, creating a suffocating haze. Tsunade lost her footing and collapsed.
Kawakaze reacted swiftly, vanishing from his spot and reappearing with Tsunade cradled in his arms. Carefully, he reached out to check her breathing. R...
2025-02-18 13:20:13 +0000 UTC View Post"Damn, I took out so much, and you're still trying to run?!"
Kazuyama's hands throbbed with excruciating pain, his face twisted in agony, but he still forced his legs to move, pushing himself forward.
"Flying Thunder God!"
Activating the Flying Thunder God Technique once more, h...
2025-02-18 13:03:36 +0000 UTC View Post