“Think carefully before you speak. I’ll give you one more chance.”
Kawakaze was baffled. He could feel every hair on his body stand on end, yet somehow, he’d fallen for such a simple trick.
“My wife has the sharpest wits,” he said, suddenly acting like a child. With a sing...
2025-02-09 15:39:18 +0000 UTC View Post“In that case, let's just change her eyes. It's no big deal.” Konan thought the simpler the better, and changing her eyes seemed like no big deal.
“What Konan is saying is that the worst that can happen is that we find her some similar eyes to replace them with,” Tsunade added, thou...
2025-02-09 15:38:45 +0000 UTC View PostGradually, Nonō's entire body pressed down on Nagato.
"Okay, I was wrong. You can definitely do it," Nagato reached out and grabbed Nonō's hand, bringing the two of them face-to-face, just a punch apart.
"Hmph, that's more like it, I'll let you off this time." Nonō pretended to be ...
2025-02-09 15:38:15 +0000 UTC View Post"Sorry, we'll be more careful," Nagato said, stepping in to handle the situation so Nonō wouldn’t have to.
They weren’t in the right, so it was only natural to admit their mistake.
After this brief incident, neither of them chatted anymore, quietly waiting in line.
About tw...
2025-02-09 15:37:21 +0000 UTC View PostOnce Nagato was out of the front door of the Hatake Clan, he slowed his pace, running a hand over his flushed face. Scrubbing his hands together vigorously, he continued walking toward the commercial street.
The words of his elders echoed in his mind, stirring his mood into a restless whirl...
2025-02-09 15:36:50 +0000 UTC View Post"Alright, hurry up and finish cleaning up the battlefield and head back to the village," Minato said, breaking the ice between them. If he hadn’t, it was hard to tell how long this group would keep chatting.
"Alright," Nawaki responded, his tone firm. "Pain, take care of her. The rest of ...
2025-02-09 15:36:18 +0000 UTC View Post“Okay.”
Nagato finished off the three bandits and immediately turned around, crouching down to stop Nonō's bleeding first.
If the wound continues to bleed like this, he'll have saved her for nothing.
“I'm so sleepy.”
Nagato adjusted Nonō into a flat lying positio...
2025-02-09 15:35:48 +0000 UTC View PostThe next day, before dawn, Nawaki and the others had already positioned themselves for an ambush along the path the bandits would inevitably take.
They had arrived early, unsure of when the bandits would leave the town. Hours of patient waiting left them drenched in dew, but their focus rem...
2025-02-09 15:35:08 +0000 UTC View Post"Everyone, you've won enough today. Why don't you go home and rest first?" The dealer suppressed his displeasure, addressing the group politely.
"Are you saying a gambling house can’t handle losing? This is nothing," one of the large men replied arrogantly, his tone dripping with nonchala...
2025-02-09 15:33:26 +0000 UTC View Post"What are you daydreaming about? I'm asking you a question!"
In an unknown forest in the Land of Fire, Minato patted Nawaki's shoulder.
"Huh?"
"Sorry, I was daydreaming," Nawaki admitted as he snapped back to reality. It had only been less than a week since he left the village, ...
2025-02-09 15:32:51 +0000 UTC View Post"Very well, that's exactly what I was thinking."
"Although it's our duty to contribute to the village, the personal wishes of the students should still take priority."
"It’s a blessing for the students to have a vice principal like you who truly puts them first."
After Hiruzen...
2025-02-09 15:32:17 +0000 UTC View Post“Okay, okay, it’s over there,” Minato said, stepping forward to ease the tension. The battle in question had indeed concluded.
Jiraiya descended from the sea of trees, carrying the exhausted duo in his arms. The timing was impeccable, as Nawaki’s Light-Weight Rock Technique was just...
2025-02-09 15:31:42 +0000 UTC View Post“Are you okay?” Nagato glanced at her pale face, wiping the blood from the corner of her mouth.
“Thank you.”
“It seems like I've sustained some internal injuries.” Medical-nin were more attuned to their own bodies, and she likely already sensed the extent of her injuries.<...
2025-02-09 15:31:00 +0000 UTC View PostAfter a period of sparring, it became clear that these ten individuals were not specialists in swordsmanship. Their skill levels were relatively even, making it difficult to determine a clear winner solely through their blade techniques.
Realizing this, the participants began gradually inco...
2025-02-09 15:30:28 +0000 UTC View Post“You have been summoned today for an important matter,” Sakumo announced firmly.
“Jiraiya, you should all know him—a fellow student of Lady Hokage.” He walked to the front, gesturing toward Jiraiya standing beside him.
Jiraiya gave a slight nod to the group.
“By orde...
2025-02-09 15:29:52 +0000 UTC View Post“I've finished reading it. Can the personnel from this department gather for a meeting now?” Jiraiya placed the two sets of documents separately on Sakumo's desk.
“Not many people,” Sakumo remarked as he picked up the thinner stack, noting there were only ten copies.
“It’s...
2025-02-09 15:29:23 +0000 UTC View PostJiraiya walked out of the Hokage Building brimming with confidence. With determined strides, he made his way toward the Academy.
His first focus was on the students—they were young, adaptable, and ideal for training as reserve spies. These young talents would one day form the backbone of ...
2025-02-09 15:28:50 +0000 UTC View PostJiraiya moved quickly. The wedding took place less than a month after the relocation.
Although it wasn’t as grand as the one held for Kawakaze and Tsunade, it was still a rare and joyous event in Konoha. The Clan Heads and Jōnin of the village were all in attendance.
Jiraiya was ad...
2025-02-09 15:28:11 +0000 UTC View PostThe moonlight hung like a hook, casting a seductive glow over the night.
“Jiraiya is moving tomorrow.”
“Let’s go join the fun,” Tsunade said, leaning on Kawakaze’s shoulder. Her hair was disheveled, her eyes unfocused, and she had yet to fully recover from the battle.
<... 2025-02-09 15:25:49 +0000 UTC View PostKawakaze had no idea where the two little ones had picked up their endless chatter. They didn’t stop talking the whole way, despite being too young to fully articulate their thoughts. Instead, they gestured animatedly with their hands, leaving Kawakaze thoroughly confused while the two burst in...
2025-02-09 15:25:13 +0000 UTC View PostRed hair, a youthful face—Kazuyama never expected to see this person standing before him.
Chiyo's grandson, Sasori of the Red Sand!
How could it be him?!
Kazuyama felt his mind struggling to keep up. Sasori was a few years younger than him, yet his face was already cl...
2025-02-09 14:18:21 +0000 UTC View PostLeaving the group, the three of them ran straight toward the Land of Wind.
After all, Sunagakure's operation was on a massive scale, and even the Vanguard's advance would take time.
Before long, they arrived at the border between the Land of Rivers and the Land of Wind, where they saw...
2025-02-09 14:17:28 +0000 UTC View Post“Lady Hokage, you’re looking well today,” Shōta remarked as soon as Tsunade entered the office.
“No, I look like this every day,” Tsunade replied, briefly touching her flushed cheeks before walking briskly to her seat.
“Today is exceptionally good,” Shōta joked, their ...
2025-02-09 14:13:45 +0000 UTC View PostDinner was particularly lively that evening.
Kawakaze retold his exploits in Kirigakure, crafting a story far more thrilling than Nagato’s brief, two-sentence summary. Even Kakashi was captivated, listening intently and clapping his hands with excitement during the most exhilarating parts...
2025-02-09 14:13:09 +0000 UTC View Post“Well, if you want to call it a big deal, it is quite big,” Nagato said, deliberately pausing to pique everyone’s curiosity.
“Oww~” Onimaru pricked up his ears and barked in dissatisfaction. It was as if he couldn’t stand Nagato dragging things out.
This kid’s such a...
2025-02-09 01:30:55 +0000 UTC View Post“Well, you're right,” Tsunade said, calming down. There were still many masters in Konoha. Madara Uchiha alone couldn’t cause too much trouble.
“Although Grandpa is gone, I’m still here,” Kawakaze added, patting Tsunade’s shoulder. He believed that even if he were to face Mada...
2025-02-09 01:30:09 +0000 UTC View PostA rare period of peace and quiet lasted until the New Year. The five major ninja villages were in tacit agreement, maintaining an eerie silence during this time. It felt as though they were all making final preparations for the inevitable war. The tension was palpable, and even the air seemed cha...
2025-02-08 15:14:55 +0000 UTC View PostSoon, Orochimaru shook his head helplessly and sighed.
"Unfortunately, the Hokage has ordered me to be ready to head to the battlefield in the Land of Rivers at any time," he said.
"Otherwise, I would have loved to study this matter carefully."
He turned his sharp gaze toward Kazuy...
2025-02-08 15:14:05 +0000 UTC View Post“Shōta is off today, saying he has a headache,” Tsunade replied to Kawakaze nonchalantly as she carefully examined Nagato.
“You’re the Medical-nin. Aren’t you going to check on him?” Kawakaze teased, a smirk tugging at his lips.
“Obviously, he's just messing with you, y...
2025-02-08 14:58:05 +0000 UTC View PostGenji’s face stiffened for a moment before he forced himself to relax.
“Fine,” he said through gritted teeth.
Kawakaze felt a surge of joy at seeing Genji struggle to maintain his composure.
You’re a smart guy! he thought to himself.
“Thank you so m...
2025-02-08 14:57:32 +0000 UTC View Post