"What a pity."
Hearing Orochimaru's explanation, the Third Hokage shook his head with a sigh.
If it had no use outside of the Uchiha clan, then this potion truly had limited value.
Orochimaru had explained the basics of genetic inheritance to the Third Hokage and others back when he developed the strengthening serum, so they had a general understanding of it.
The Sharingan of the Uchiha clan was a bloodline limit, deeply tied to spiritual power. This power was embe...
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"Provide adequate blood samples?"
Hearing this, Uchiha Soyama was visibly taken aback. He didn't fully grasp what Orochimaru was implying. Was the potion not perfected yet? Did he want to test it on samples?
Orochimaru seemed unconcerned with Soyama's confusion. He went on with the words he had prepared: "Yes, it took me a long time to develop this potion. Not to mention the ingredients needed to create it, just look at its effects to understand how valuable it is, right?"
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On the evening of October 27, at the San Paolo Stadium in Naples.
Ranieri wasn't particularly surprised when he saw Napoli's starting lineup.
Goalkeeper: Handanovic.
Defense: Vargas, David Luiz, Bonucci, and Lichtsteiner.
Midfield: Biglia and Rakitic as the holding pair, with Di Maria, Hamsik, and Sanchez in front of them.
Forward: Cavani as the center forward.
From this lineup, it was clear that Gao Shen was sticking to Napoli's favored 4-2-3-1 formation, with n...
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The heated battle between Gao Shen and the Italian media didn't disrupt Napoli's preparations.
After the match in Rome, Gao Shen and his coaching staff focused intensely on getting ready for the upcoming clash against Juventus.
The last two big matches, Napoli had played away from home. This time, they would have the advantage of playing at their home ground.
And Gao Shen intended to make full use of it.
Before the game, Gao Shen had a meeting with the club's gener...
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The City of Water 7 has pleasant scenery and a beautiful environment. Other than a weak economy, there's hardly anything to complain about here. After Claudius discussed his plans with Master Tom, he decided to settle in and wait to see his new ship take shape.
Over the past two months, thanks to Claudius' massive investment, Tom's Shipbuilding Company had a resurgence. With the backing of a Celestial Dragon, who in Water 7 would dare to disrespect Tom? And with his unmatched craftsman...
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Claudius nodded as he listened to Tom's words, then said, "Exactly. People with no real abilities often love to blame others for their own failures. They think the world is out to get them. Really, this is just childish behavior."
Tom and his apprentices didn't dare respond too freely; they simply stood quietly, watching Claudius with cautious expressions.
Claudius chuckled, then brushed off some debris from an old chair nearby and took a seat. "So, in your current situation," h...
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"Kaminari! You guys were amazing out there!!"
"What's the name of that song?!"
"Wow, I can't believe I have two celebrity classmates! I'm totally getting an autograph!"
"And group photos! Then we can use them to impress the cute girls!"
Ahem, needless to say, that last comment came from Mineta, the ever-"resourceful" grape boy.
"Hahahahaha!"
Still buzzing from the performance, Kaminari laughed heartily. He'd just finished his first major show, and the...
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"Even if you want to run away sometimesā¦"
"Even if just for a moment, obstacles can be cleared!"
"Let's keep going, down this roadā¦"
"There's something only you can doā¦"
"Let this blue planetā¦"
"Continue to shineā¦"
As the intro music faded, the first voice to sing wasn't Kaminari, the "captain" of the band, but Kyoka, the bassist.
In that instant, all cameras and eyes in the stadium focused on the fifteen-year-old girl.
The cro...
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Orochimaru had given Uchiha Akihara a mental stimulant potion with a clear goal in mind, to lure the Uchiha clan into seeking him out. He needed opportunities to obtain genetic material from other Uchiha members, and he knew that an unconventional method for awakening the Sharingan would be irresistible to them.
He was certain that once any Uchiha experienced the potion's effects, they'd be too intrigued not to follow up. It was only a matter of time before they came knocking.
W...
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The Chunin Exam?
Yes, the semi-annual selection for promoting genin to chunin.
Nawaki had been a genin for nearly two years now, and it was natural for him to take part in the exam. But with success came consequences. After becoming a chunin, he'd be deployed to the battlefield and from there, who could say what fate awaited him?
At Orochimaru's words, Tsunade's expression darkened, a hint of sadness in her eyes.
"Orochimaruā¦ do you thinkā¦ we'll make it? That ...
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"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
It sounded like thunder crashing down.
The earth cracked and splintered. The force of the muscle curse spirit's attack reverberated outward, shaking the ground for hundreds of meters around. Trees were uprooted, splintering and scattering like matchsticks. Ijichi, who was recording the live broadcast with his phone, quickly retreated to a safe distance. He wasn't a fighter, but after years of working as the go-between for Jujutsu High, he knew better than to ...
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As for the sorcerer named Ryuji,
Ryomen Sukuna didn't take him too seriously; in fact, he didn't care about him at all. He didn't see Ryuji as a particularly powerful figure.
But!
"Well then, let's see just how strong this so-called modern powerhouse really is!"
Sukuna had some knowledge of the Six Eyes and the Limitless techniques from the Gojo family.
Though in previous conversations, Sukuna had shown disdain toward Satoru, the strongest sorcerer of the pr...
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With their three-goal advantage, Napoli once again topped the Serie A standings, leaving the Italian media in a conflicted and uncomfortable position.
On one hand, there was no denying that Napoli had been the most captivating team in Serie A this season. Their draw against Inter Milan on the road, followed by their decisive victory over Roma, had everyone talking.
Since the infamous "Calciopoli" match-fixing scandal, Inter Milan had dominated Serie A, yet they struggled to make...
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Napoli's away game against Roma was scheduled for a 5:00 PM kickoff.
By the time the match ended, it was almost 6:30 PM.
After Gao Shen attended the post-match press conference, the players packed up, and the team returned by bus to Fort Volturno in Naples. By then, Inter Milan's away game against Reggina, the second game of the eighth round was just starting.
The coaching staff and players gathered at Fort Volturno to watch the game. The players were in the lounge, while...
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Claudius took a good look around the small, rundown dock. The place was practically falling apart, showing none of the prestige one would expect from a "master shipwright." It looked like the kind of place barely able to produce a fishing boat, let alone a vessel worthy of royalty. "Master Tom, the so-called 'best shipwright,' living in conditions like this? He's clearly under some kind of pressure," Claudius thought.
Turning to Spandine with a sly smile, Claudius said, "By the way, ar...
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The Capital of Seven Waters was a massive shipbuilding island, unique in its layout, with a complex system of waterways weaving through it. Over time, the island had slowly been sinking into the sea, prompting the islanders to continuously build upward, layer upon layer, creating a landscape where much of the original "Old City" lay submerged beneath the water.
As Claudius's grand ship docked at the port, it was clear that the City of Seven Waters was no longer in its golden age. The s...
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Without realizing it, April had quietly slipped by, and Japan was now entering the vibrant, energetic month of May. Today was the opening day of the Hero Sports Festival, an event that drew the attention of the entire nation.
To see his son's performance live, Kaminari's father had gone to great lengths to secure two coveted tickets. Considering how difficult it was to get seats, he considered himself quite lucky!
Even though the U.A. Sports Arena was the largest multi-functiona...
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"Sonā¦ are you telling the truth?"
Kaminari's mother asked, her voice tinged with both excitement and skepticism, as if afraid Kaminari was playing some elaborate joke.
"It's true," Kaminari confirmed, nodding. To be honest, he'd been just as stunned as they were when Principal Nezu first proposed the idea during their meeting.
"That's amazing!!"
Kaminari's mother rushed over and hugged him tightly, pride shining in her eyes. "You're really incredible!"
Cla...
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"You tell me, if there's someone who's considered the strongest in modern times, wouldn't there have been someone like that in ancient times too?"
"Even if there was, so what? You don't actually think people from ancient times could still be alive today!"
"That's true!"
Young people nowadays are quick to jump to conclusions.
In no time, the conversation had already shifted to other topics.
Ryuji, listening from the side, couldn't help but chuckle.
So,...
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Late at night, there was a soft knock on Ryuji's door.
Surprised, he got up and opened it to find Yukino standing there, looking a little weary but determined.
"Yukino?" Ryuji asked, raising an eyebrow. "What brings you here at this hour?"
Before he could say anything else, Yukino stepped forward and wrapped her arms around him, holding him tightly.
"Thank youā¦ thank you so much," she whispered.
Ryuji was now fully awake, his surprise turning to curiosity....
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In the previous war, even though Konoha had fought against both the Sand and Stone Villages, the truth was that Suna and Iwa had been far from united. There was mutual animosity between them, and they clashed almost as much with each other as they did with Konoha. Because of this, Konoha had been able to drive back both villages without incurring heavy losses.
But now, if they truly managed to ally and launched a joint assault on Konoha, things might not go so smoothly. Both Suna and I...
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Mikoto's once dark-as-ink pupils had turned a vivid scarlet, with a single tomoe spinning in each eye, a sight that seemed almost supernatural.
Uchiha Akihara stood there, utterly bewildered, his wife equally stunned. As Mikoto blinked and looked up at her parents, a flicker of confusion crossed her face, sensing their shock.
"Dadā¦ what's happening?" she murmured uncertainly.
"Quiet," Akihara instructed gently, his voice steady but cautious. "Focus on stabilizing the ch...
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With Orochimaru's help, Danzo's newly implanted Sharingan was now wrapped under a layer of bandages. How Danzo would explain his new eye to Hiruzen was none of Orochimaru's concern.
In reality, Orochimaru had other methods of granting the Sharingan to non-Uchiha individuals. One was through genetic fusion, while the other was genetic modification. However, genetic modification could only be applied to infants, and genetic fusion didn't produce visible effects immediately. Therefore, fo...
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As a core member of the Uchiha clan, Uchiha Akihara understood precisely what his clan leader, Uchiha Soyama, intended.
The clan had taken an interest in Orochimaru's talents, particularly his skill in weapon and experimental development. Soyama wanted the Uchiha to establish a closer relationship with Orochimaru, ideally to gain insight into his capabilities and background. While everyone knew Orochimaru was Sarutobi Hiruzen's disciple, not much else was known about his loyalties or a...
2024-10-29 09:32:20 +0000 UTC
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Referee Tagliavento finally blew the final whistle.
The moment the young Italian referee let go of the silver whistle, he felt utterly drained.
This was the first time he had experienced such a game.
He couldn't help but worry: would he be branded a traitor by his fellow Italians after this match?
Because, throughout the game, it seemed as though he was helping Italy's public enemy, Gao Shen.
The game had been decided well over an hour before it ended.
2024-10-29 09:31:46 +0000 UTC
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"Professional football has a short memory."
"It's been just over a year, but people seem to have forgotten how conservative Gao Shen was when he coached Real Madrid. Even his double crown was achieved through a strong defensive approach."
"Back when Capello was coaching Juventus, after losing to Real Madrid, he said publicly that no one should call Gao Shen 'Capello II' anymore, because Gao Shen was even more conservative than he was."
"But who would have thought that aft...
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As soon as Claudius decided to set sail, his team moved with impressive speed. Several strong servants pushed a large fish tank through the halls of Mariejois, in which swam the mermaid sisters, Mero and Lenny. Claudius and Stussy led the way, while Nia, the head butler, walked beside them, holding little Enel's hand. They made their way across Mariejois toward the port, drawing the attention of passersby.
Many people looked on with envy, including several other Celestial Dragons. Afte...
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In the Holy Land of Mariejois, within the palatial quarters of Claudius, a certain quietness had settled in. With Crocodile off on his own adventures, the palace felt emptier, and Enel, left without his usual companion, seemed a bit lonely. To fill his time, he threw himself into intense training.
Meanwhile, Claudius sat leisurely by the pond, enjoying a chat with two beautiful mermaid sisters who had been gifted to him by his cousin, Doflamingo. They had become quite the conversation ...
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Today was Saturday, the highly anticipated day when "PokƩmon," starring Kaminari, was set to officially premiere on TV Tokyo.
At 3:10 in the afternoon, Class 1-A's Hero Course was granted a rare early dismissal, ending all lessons after the sixth period. Classes were done for the day.
As soon as Aizawa-sensei left, the students began clearing their desks and chatting excitedly about the weekend. Kaminari flashed a charming smile and addressed the class, inviting everyone to tak...
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"Can youā¦ actually make the clouds appear?"
Kaminari considered Kazama's Quirk, Flowing Clouds, and observed the mist gathering in Kazama's hand. He began piecing together what his ability might entail.
"Yes, I can summon clouds and mist," Kazama nodded, then added with a sheepish smile, "But only if there are clouds in the sky above."
Kaminari thought for a moment, then hesitantly asked, "So... how does that work in a fight? Can you use it to obscure vision or somethin...
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