Although it was a pity that the Shadow-Shadow Fruit was wasted on someone like Moria, Claudius didn't really care. Whether Moria lived or died wasn't his problem.
Stussy also understood that Moria wasn't exactly a pressing issue. She had simply missed Claudius over the last couple of days and used the topic to start a conversation.
After chatting a bit more about Moria, Stussy changed the subject. "By the way, Your Highness, are you aware of something that's been going around in...
2024-11-21 08:07:50 +0000 UTC
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Orochimaru's calm but dismissive tone left Tsunade frozen in place.
Was he truly annoyed with her?
Did he actually dislike her now?
Looking at Orochimaru's indifferent expression, Tsunade clenched her fists tightly. She couldn't believe what she was hearing.
"Orochimaru, what did you just say?"
"I don't think it was difficult to understand," Orochimaru replied flatly, not even sparing her a glance as he continued to pack.
Tsunade's chest tightened in ...
2024-11-21 08:06:51 +0000 UTC
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Time passed swiftly, and in the blink of an eye, seven days had gone by.
Orochimaru was in no rush. He traveled leisurely, taking his time along the way. Even so, it only took seven days to arrive at the coordinates Nonō had provided.
Despite the ongoing chaos in the Land of Fire, where bandits and outlaws roamed freely, Orochimaru hadn't encountered a single one on his journey. Whether this was due to luck or something else, he couldn't say.
Setting aside the matter of ...
2024-11-21 08:06:47 +0000 UTC
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It took Orochimaru five days to complete the gene fusion fluid, and for him, the results were worth every minute.
After all, achieving Magnet Release in just a few days, something most ninjas couldn't even dream of accomplishing in a lifetime was an incredible feat.
On the fifth afternoon, Orochimaru found a secluded area outside Konoha. He created several clones to stand guard and proceeded to test his newly acquired abilities.
The air shimmered as the Kusanagi Sword mat...
2024-11-21 08:05:44 +0000 UTC
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By the time they returned to Naples from Madrid, it was already noon.
That morning's training had been led by Carlo, Pintus and the rest of the coaching staff, which left Gao Shen feeling reassured and at ease.
After the lunch break, the coaching team gathered for a meeting, where Gao Shen brought up observations from the game he had watched the previous night.
"There are two players we need to focus on," Gao Shen began, turning to the tactical board behind him and drawin...
2024-11-21 08:05:15 +0000 UTC
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"For two years, I've been reflecting on one question: why did the Galacticos fail?"
After watching the game, Florentino invited Gao Shen and a few others to a high-end restaurant near the Bernabeu.
In the privacy of the VIP room, Florentino opened up to Gao Shen, Valdano, and Zidane, sharing some of his reflections.
Gao Shen guessed that Florentino had likely come to some important realizations.
"I discovered that the main reason was that we didn't follow the funda...
2024-11-21 08:04:48 +0000 UTC
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"It seems we are doomed to fight," Sigurd sighed, gripping his blade tightly. "We have met, but we each serve our own masters."
"Perhaps this is our fate," Brynhildr replied coldly, her blue-flamed lance raised.
The two Servants clashed, the air between them filled with the sound of steel meeting steel. However, despite her relentless assault, Sigurd focused solely on defense, his movements deliberate and restrained.
It was evident, he still couldn't bring himself to figh...
2024-11-20 07:58:24 +0000 UTC
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"What!"
Kariya hurriedly asked, "Is Aoi really saved?"
"Would I lie to you about this?"
Tokiomi replied coldly, his tone full of disdain. "But you, do you even have the right to call Aoi so affectionately now?"
Kariya was left speechless.
He wanted to argue, but the events revealed in the video earlier had crushed any grounds he might have had. With all that had been exposed, how could he still claim to love Aoi?
Just as the awkward silence dragged on...
2024-11-20 07:55:11 +0000 UTC
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It was Sunday, and today Kaminari didn't head to his "base" to practice with Tetsutetsu. He opted for a routine morning jog instead, while Tetsutetsu went off to train on his own.
By afternoon, Kaminari found himself in a recording studio. The sound engineer, Dawu, was bobbing his head to the music, thoroughly enjoying the songs playing in the background as he worked diligently.
Standing behind him were Kaminari's father and the band's manager, Momo. Though less outwardly animat...
2024-11-20 07:54:09 +0000 UTC
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At 10 p.m., Kaminari dragged his exhausted body back home. The electricity in his body had been completely drained, leaving him feeling sluggish. He knew he'd need to talk to his parents about recharging.
He returned two hours later than planned. "Man, I totally lost track of time," he muttered to himself. "I should've set the Pikachu alarm clock on the table... well, lesson learned."
Fortunately, his mother was understanding, especially after watching his performance during the...
2024-11-20 07:53:41 +0000 UTC
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Dragon left Alabasta shortly after, wasting no time lingering. It seemed he truly had no intention of involving himself in Claudius' affairs.
As for his mention of heading to East Blue to meet a friend, Claudius could only speculate. If his guess was correct, it was most likely Koshiro from Isshin Dojo in Shimotsuki Village.
After all, in Claudius' memory, Koshiro seemed to have subtle ties to the Revolutionary Army, often supplying them with essentials like food and other resou...
2024-11-20 07:52:43 +0000 UTC
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Dragon took another sip of tea, his expression seeming somewhat conflicted.
Claudius noticed Dragon's hesitation and stayed silent. The atmosphere between the two grew heavy as neither spoke for a while.
After a long pause, Dragon finally asked, "So, what exactly are you planning to do in Alabasta?"
Claudius glanced at Dragon with a somewhat amused expression, saying nothing, which only made Dragon feel a little awkward.
After a moment, Claudius spoke. "Is it reall...
2024-11-20 07:52:16 +0000 UTC
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Shouko's classmate?
This was the first time in all these years that one of Shouko's classmates had come directly to her home.
"...?"
Shouko also glanced over in surprise.
Wasn't this the same Sakayanagi Arisu who had misunderstood that she was going to jump off the school rooftop a few days ago?
She was indeed her classmate.
But Shouko couldn't hide her confusion.
After all, even though they were classmates, they'd barely interacted before. Why...
2024-11-20 07:51:29 +0000 UTC
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That night, Kaguya didn't back down.
"Are you ready?"
Ryuji looked at the beauty standing before him, a little surprised by her determination.
"Y-Yeah!"
Kaguya, though slightly embarrassed, nodded firmly. At this moment, she couldn't afford to falter.
Kaguya, you can do this.
In her heart, she continued to cheer herself on.
"Alright then, I'll start."
Ryuji, seeing her resolve, felt that if he hesitated now, it might reflect poorly on hi...
2024-11-20 07:50:14 +0000 UTC
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Could the Flying Thunder God Technique alone kill the Third Kazekage?
Danzo had his doubts and truthfully, so would anyone else.
After all, the Flying Thunder God was primarily an auxiliary jutsu, not an offensive one. Its reputation might sound impressive, but when used alone, its capabilities were often overestimated. It was excellent for dealing with lower-ranked ninjas or ambushing unsuspecting targets, but taking down a Kage-level opponent was another matter entirely.
2024-11-20 07:49:30 +0000 UTC
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Nonō wasn't just a master of intelligence; she was also an expert in medical ninjutsu. Her intelligence and skills ranked among the best in the shinobi world.
She was, in many ways, a precursor to Kabuto.
Orochimaru had long considered recruiting Nonō's talents to assist him. However, the timing, her age, and her experiences hadn't aligned until now. But at this moment, everything seemed to have fallen into place.
The only issue that remained was ensuring Nonō's loyalt...
2024-11-20 07:49:08 +0000 UTC
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"Hey Gao, welcome home!"
About half an hour before the game started, Florentino's private car delivered Gao Shen and his party directly to the VIP entrance of the Bernabeu Stadium. Real Madrid's vice president, Emilio Butragueño, and Florentino's personal assistant, Redondo, were waiting to greet him personally.
This entrance, reserved exclusively for VIPs with private box access, included a dedicated parking lot, allowing direct access to the box without the risk of being seen...
2024-11-20 07:48:39 +0000 UTC
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When the Italian media, who once treated Gao Shen like a public enemy and couldn't criticize him enough, suddenly turned around to sing his praises, Gao Shen felt thoroughly uncomfortable.
The morning after the 5-0 victory, Gao Shen sat at his computer to check the Italian news websites. To his surprise, the reports were overwhelmingly positive, with fans' comments also full of admiration. There were hardly any criticisms or doubts.
Not quite believing what he was seeing, he fin...
2024-11-20 07:48:17 +0000 UTC
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[Name: Lancelot; Class: Berserker; Gender: Male; Attribute: Lawful-Mad.]
[Strength: A; Endurance: A; Agility: A+; Mana: C; Luck: B; Noble Phantasm: A.]
[Class Skill: Mad Enhancement C.]
[Personal Skills: Magic Resistance E, Protection of the Spirits A, Eternal Arms Mastery A+.]
[Noble Phantasms: Arondight: The Unfading Light of the Lake (A++ anti-unit Noble Phantasm, range 1-2 meters, maximum target 1); For Someone's Glory (A++ anti-unit Noble Phantasm, range 1 met...
2024-11-19 08:05:00 +0000 UTC
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The potion was ready, but Tokiomi hesitated. He didn't immediately give it to Aoi Tohsaka.
Following Chihiro's suggestion, if Aoi was freed from Zouken's control too soon, it could alert the old bug to their plans. If that happened, Zouken might escape again, making him even harder to track down.
The group decided it would be best to deal with Zouken first, ensuring he couldn't flee before they released Aoi from his grip.
But the real question was, how were they supposed ...
2024-11-19 08:04:33 +0000 UTC
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"Lightning Dragon's Roar?! Wow!"
Clap, clap, clap!
Upon hearing the name, Tetsutetsu's eyebrows shot up, and his excitement grew. Without warning, he began clapping his hands in an overly dramatic manner.
For some reason, he seemed unusually thrilled.
"What an awesome name!" he exclaimed, his voice full of admiration. "Kaminari, you're not just great at inventing moves—you've got a knack for naming them too!"
Tetsutetsu slapped his chest with a sigh of reg...
2024-11-19 08:04:02 +0000 UTC
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"This range... about ten meters while using 'high-speed movement'? If I go all out, it should extend to fifteen meters," Kaminari muttered, observing the aftermath of his latest "mouth cannon" attack, his body still crackling with golden electricity.
"And if I activate the second stage of 'high-voltage mode'... what then?"
As a cool breeze swept through the clearing, rustling the branches of the surrounding trees, the golden glow of Kaminari's previous attack began to fade. Howe...
2024-11-19 08:03:34 +0000 UTC
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"I think the concept of the Seven Warlords of the Sea is fascinating. Legal pirates? That's certainly a unique approach," Dragon said with a slight smile.
If one were unaware of Claudius' deeper intentions, they might think this was just the World Government's attempt to divide pirate forces, creating a schism between allies and enemies.
But Dragon knew Claudius too well. To him, the Seven Warlords of the Sea represented something far more significant. It was a calculated move b...
2024-11-19 08:02:56 +0000 UTC
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In the Alabasta desert, a camel caravan was slowly making its way through the dunes, heading toward Rainbase. Among the riders was a figure who seemed entirely out of place, not because of his presence, but because of his sheer size. While the rest of the caravan sat comfortably atop camels, this towering man could only walk alongside the group. It wasn't an act of discrimination but sheer practicality the camels simply weren't tall enough to accommodate his massive frame.
Wearing a Ma...
2024-11-19 08:02:31 +0000 UTC
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Seeing the anticipation and slight nervousness in Kaguya's eyes, Ryuji couldn't help but laugh softly.
"Well, now that you mention it, I do feel a bit tired. Maybe I should rest here tonight."
For Kaguya to invite him to her home and say those words, Ryuji knew how much courage it must have taken her. If he refused, wouldn't that be a bit too harsh?
"Really?"
Kaguya's face lit up with surprise and joy, her eyes sparkling as she nodded quickly. She had been prepared...
2024-11-19 08:01:59 +0000 UTC
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Ryuji had seen all there was to the food curse spirit's domain. There was no reason to drag this out any longer.
"Eight Slashes!" Ryuji commanded softly, his voice calm. Instantly, countless slashes, like shimmering blades of wind, fell with precision toward the food curse spirit.
In mere moments, its grotesque form was riddled with deep cuts.
"No!" The food curse spirit screamed, its voice tinged with disbelief and anguish. It had only recently been born, its existence w...
2024-11-19 08:01:33 +0000 UTC
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Nonō was stunned.
Considering the gap in their statuses, how had Orochimaru even recognized her after all these years? It seemed almost unbelievable.
In truth, Orochimaru was just as surprised.
Sometimes, fate worked in strange ways. Moments earlier, feeling restless from overthinking, he had decided to test the infrared night-vision function he'd developed for his reconnaissance flies. To his astonishment, the device revealed Nonō standing right outside his door.
2024-11-19 08:01:07 +0000 UTC
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Proposing has traditionally been a man's role.
A woman proposing to a man? While not entirely unheard of, it's rare, and most women wouldn't do it.
But Tsunade wasn't like most women.
She always spoke and acted on impulse, following her own rules. If she was angry, she didn't hold back, regardless of who was at fault.
Marriage was something she had never seriously thought about. But after having a bit too much to drink, her mind inevitably wandered.
She had ...
2024-11-19 08:00:34 +0000 UTC
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"Napoli are close to champions!"
The headline of La Repubblica in Rome echoed across Italian media the next day. The sentiment was consistent: after such a resounding victory, Napoli was now closing in on the Serie A title.
Of course, the language was cautious, they were "approaching," not there yet.
La Repubblica praised Napoli for displaying an exceptional level of strength and tactical precision in their 5-0 demolition of Inter Milan, a match where they dominated from ...
2024-11-19 08:00:02 +0000 UTC
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"Just now, in the locker room, I told my players that I only have two and a half months left as Inter Milan's coach."
This was Mancini's statement at the post-match press conference, taking responsibility for the disastrous defeat.
He said that despite having four years remaining on his contract with Inter Milan, he would leave his position at the end of the season. He emphasized that this decision had little to do with the humiliation suffered that night.
However, Mancin...
2024-11-19 07:59:32 +0000 UTC
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