In Italy, there's a saying: Neapolitans are born food lovers. Naples is known for its iconic pizza, as well as pasta, macaroni, and all kinds of delicious dessertsā¦
In Naples, good food is everywhere.
When Gao Shen first arrived in Naples, he was excited to try all the local delicacies. But after a while, he started missing the flavors of his homeland and began searching for a good Chinese restaurant. As a native Chinese, Gao Shen had high standards, especially when it came to...
2024-10-26 07:33:44 +0000 UTC
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In addition to the growing number of familiar faces in the crowd, Crocodile had also blended into the sea of onlookers. His once straightforward demeanor had started to evolve, as he leaned more and more into the image of a pirate. Standing not far from him was a man with an imposing and ominous figure, Moonlight Moria. His sharp, ghastly appearance made him stand out, and like everyone else, he seemed eager to witness the execution of Gol D. Roger.
Above them all, perched on the roof ...
2024-10-25 07:39:55 +0000 UTC
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East Blue's Loguetown, once an unremarkable place, had now become the center of attention. East Blue, often called the "weakest sea," rarely saw any notable figures pass through. But things had changed. This small, quiet town was now filled with big names from all over the world. The reason? The impending execution of the Pirate King, Gol D. Roger.
A massive Marine warship was docking in the harbor, and among its passengers stood Claudius. Garp, Sengoku, and several other high-ranking ...
2024-10-25 07:39:23 +0000 UTC
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With All Might's furious shout, the force of his clash with Nomu erupted like a bomb. Shockwaves rippled outward, shattering the ground in every direction, leaving the area around them battered and broken.
Chunks of debris were hurled into the air, spinning wildly as they collided with each other, breaking apart into smaller, more dangerous fragments that whirled around the two titans.
Tomura Shigaraki, caught in the violent gusts, managed to flip and twist mid-air, landing grac...
2024-10-25 07:38:24 +0000 UTC
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"Heh⦠heheā¦"
All Might stood firm, panting heavily as he stared down Tomura Shigaraki. Fury simmered beneath his usually calm demeanor as he demanded, "You⦠don't you have any sense of restraint?"
Shigaraki shrugged nonchalantly. "Well, we're only doing this for our own people. Try to understand, hero."
He then gestured lazily towards Kaminari and Midoriya, a mocking grin on his face.
"Aren't you the same? Look at that little nobody over there; he was ready t...
2024-10-25 07:37:47 +0000 UTC
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"What⦠what's going on?"
Shigaraki's voice cracked with confusion as he peered into the smoke. He had expected Nomu to easily catch Kaminari, so the massive blast that followed didn't make any sense.
"Kaminariā¦"
Midoriya, Tsuyu, and Mineta stared at the swirling dust with bated breath, a sinking feeling gnawing at them.
"Is⦠is he dead?" Mineta's voice trembled, his fear escaping in a panicked whisper.
But before anyone could respond, an all-too-famili...
2024-10-25 07:36:56 +0000 UTC
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"Tsk."
Mei Mei sat with her arms crossed, her head lowered, saying nothing. Though she was perfectly still, her irritation was clear.
The truth was, she was frustratedānot with the meeting itself, but because it had been days since she'd last had a chance to "run into" Ryuji.
Ever since they'd met, Mei Mei had been wondering when she'd see him again, picturing different scenarios and what kind of "coincidental" encounter they might have.
But she wasn't about to b...
2024-10-25 07:35:36 +0000 UTC
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He raised his hands and gently tapped the foreheads of Nanako and Mimiko.
The Idle Transfiguration was activated.
Since it was a curse, Ryuji wasn't completely sure if the Idle Transfiguration could alter it. But after closely observing the situation, he realized something.
"This seems surprisingly simple."
The Curse of Twins, in essence, was like an incomplete talent split between the two sisters. As a result, their souls were also missing a portion, making it imp...
2024-10-25 07:34:45 +0000 UTC
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Orochimaru suddenly felt he was in over his head.
In the original series, Orochimaru hadn't yet built his own village or even begun serious research when he encountered the three war orphans. Back then, he hadn't realized just how powerful Nagato's Rinnegan would become. His thoughts of killing them came simply from a sense of twisted mercyāthe cold, practical mercy of a ninja.
But now? Things were different.
He had been conducting research for a while now, and he'd alr...
2024-10-25 07:34:05 +0000 UTC
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The report of Konoha's victory over Hanzo reached the village early the next morning, delivered by a ninja hawk directly to the Hokage's office.
"Hahaha, Sarutobi, it seems your students have grown beyond anyone's expectations!" Homura Mitokado said with a pleased smile, sitting alongside Koharu Utatane.
"Yes, defeating Hanzo of the Hidden Rain⦠They're already formidable enough to stand on their own." Koharu agreed, nodding in approval.
Hiruzen smiled humbly, clearly p...
2024-10-25 07:33:35 +0000 UTC
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The main reason the battle with Hanzo didn't turn into an all-out summon beast brawl was the poison of Hanzo's salamander, which could kill nearly anything that came close, including summoned beasts. Tsunade's antidote was specifically tailored for human use; she didn't have enough to safely treat massive creatures like Gamabunta, Katsuyu. So, the Sannin had to face Hanzo on their own.
As for Orochimaru's snake, Yamata it was one of Orochimaru's many "unique creations."
Watching...
2024-10-25 07:33:10 +0000 UTC
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"How⦠can this be?"
Hanzo stared down at the black snake biting into his thigh, disbelief flashing across his face. He, Hanzo of the Salamander, taken off guard by a mere snake? Ridiculous.
He didn't have time to dwell on it, though. Quickly, he gripped the end of his weapon chain in one hand, wielding the sickle at the other end, and slashed down at the snake wrapped around his leg.
Clang!
The sound of metal striking something hard rang out as the sickle met the...
2024-10-25 07:32:42 +0000 UTC
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Gao Shen once made an insightful comment about coaches and their use of players before last season's match against Roma. He mentioned that a coach's decisions are often driven by inertia.
Sometimes, we don't truly understand a player's role, but we use them, win, get accustomed to it, and then keep doing the same thing.
This "if it's not broken, don't fix it" mentality is common among coaches. However, Spalletti, Roma's head coach, sometimes deviates from this line of thinking.<...
2024-10-25 07:32:08 +0000 UTC
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After Napoli's 2-2 draw with Inter Milan, the team disbanded in Milan.
Players called up to their respective national teams flew directly from Milan to their countries or national training camps. Gao Shen, on the other hand, took the players who weren't selected for international duty and returned to Naples.
Since September, one player in particular had been wrestling with a personal dilemma: Swiss midfielder Ivan Rakitic. Due to his outstanding performances at Napoli, he had re...
2024-10-25 07:31:42 +0000 UTC
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As Claudius and Garp returned to Mariejois with Roger in tow, the World Government officially confirmed the arrest of the Pirate King. Roger had been captured. This news, unprecedented and world-shaking, quickly spread across every corner of the globe. Newspapers immediately printed special editions, with bold headlines proclaiming: "CP-X Revealed: Pirate King Gold Roger Captured in South Blue!"
In the Sabaody Archipelago, within Shakky's Rip-off Bar, Rayleigh, the once-first mate of t...
2024-10-24 07:33:10 +0000 UTC
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In the Holy Land, Mariejois, within the headquarters of the World Government, the Five Elders were gathered. Representing the highest authority, the five of them sat quietly, listening to the voice of a Den Den Mushi. Their expressions were a mix of disbelief and intrigue.
"We're currently on our way back to Mariejois," Claudius's voice came through the phone. "And as luck would have it, I ran into Garp while he was on vacation in South Blue. So, rest assured, security won't be an issu...
2024-10-24 07:32:44 +0000 UTC
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"That's... class teacher Aizawa?!"
Kaminari, surrounded by crackling electricity, could already make out the scene ahead, even though he was still some distance away. His sharp eyes widened as he saw the bloodied figure of Aizawa-sensei pinned to the ground by a monstrous figure with an exposed brain. The sight sent a shock through his system.
"Did... did he lose? The class teacherā¦"
Kaminari had heard about how Aizawa fought off nearly a hundred villains by himself, an...
2024-10-24 07:32:03 +0000 UTC
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The simulated disaster area, designed to replicate earthquake accidents, was a scene of chaos. Twisted buildings, cracked streets, and scattered rubble painted a grim picture. It resembled a post-apocalyptic wasteland, only without the innocent civilians caught in the crossfire.
"Go to hell!!"
*Boom!*
A violent explosion erupted from the ruins of a broken building, scattering debris and sending unconscious villains flying.
*Thud!*
The bodies and rubble hit ...
2024-10-24 07:31:32 +0000 UTC
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In the next second, an electromagnetic beam shot forward, so fast that all anyone could see was the blinding golden light. It tore through the air, rocks, and everything else in its path before anyone could even react.
The result? A straight line of ten bodies, all lifeless with their chests pierced clean through.
For a moment, the world went silent. The atmosphere dropped to freezing point as both the remaining villains and Kaminari's classmates, Momo and Kyoka stared in shock...
2024-10-24 07:30:59 +0000 UTC
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The next day.
Ryuji came to school as usual.
During lunch break in the classroom, besides Yukino and the others, two new faces had joined themāNanako and Mimiko .
The two sisters sat on the table, casually swinging their legs, looking very relaxed. Even under the curious gazes of the other girls in the Service Club, they didn't seem the least bit nervous.
After all, they had experienced much more intense situations when they were with the Panxing Sect. This was n...
2024-10-24 07:30:27 +0000 UTC
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Nanami was just about to say something when the Transformer-like cursed spirit interrupted.
"I am a cursed spirit born from humanity's fear of cars. All humans, die!"
"Hahahaha!"
A crazed laugh filled the air.
Humans afraid of cars? Come to think of it, there hadn't been any cursed spirit like this in "Jujutsu Kaisen" before. But considering the bizarre world of curses, it wasn't that surprising.
With that declaration, the cursed spirit waved its massive han...
2024-10-24 07:30:00 +0000 UTC
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The saying goes, "The villain dies because he talks too much!" And on the battlefield, Orochimaru certainly didn't waste time with idle banter or boasting.
For him, once the enemy was confirmed, there was no need for explanations or drawn-out conversationsāonly action. Hanzo might be the BOSS, but to reach him, the lesser Rain ninja had to be dealt with first. Orochimaru viewed them as mere mobs in his path.
Without hesitation, Orochimaru made his move.
"What speed!" Ha...
2024-10-24 07:29:26 +0000 UTC
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Hanzo of the Salamander, the demigod of the ninja world.
After the deaths of the First Hokage and Uchiha Madara, he was regarded as one of the strongest shinobi alive, standing at the pinnacle of the ninja world.
Orochimaru had thoroughly analyzed Hanzo's strength based on the intelligence he had gathered. Hanzo wasn't just a legend in the memories of his past life, his power was very real. Orochimaru was certain that even Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Third Hokage, might struggle again...
2024-10-24 07:29:00 +0000 UTC
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Although Jiraiya had heard of Hanzo's fearsome reputation, he was the type to thrive on challenges. Facing off against a powerful opponent wasn't something that scared him, it excited him. For Jiraiya, this was the kind of glorious task that a true ninja should embrace. Knowing how important it was to stop Hanzo, his fighting spirit burned even brighter.
Nara Hakushu, meanwhile, was focused on the strategy at hand. After laying out the offensive plan, he continued discussing the finer ...
2024-10-24 07:28:27 +0000 UTC
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It must be said that for a small village like Amegakure to declare hostility against one of the great nations was audacious enough, but to take on three of them simultaneously? Hanzo of the Salamander, at this point in time, was truly a force to be reckoned with.
As soon as he entered the battlefield, Hanzo attacked indiscriminately. It didn't matter whether you were a Sand Ninja, an Iwa Ninja, or from Konoha. If you crossed his path, he would cut you down without hesitation.
If...
2024-10-24 07:27:53 +0000 UTC
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During the Second Great Ninja War, one of the highlights was Tsunade cracking the poison created by Granny Chiyo. This was a critical moment in the history of the war, though Orochimaru had long since pushed the memory to the back of his mind.
But after being reincarnated in this new world and discovering that he had a system, Orochimaru made sure to record every scrap of memory he could recall in the system's archives. With his current enhanced mental power, those long-forgotten detai...
2024-10-24 07:27:03 +0000 UTC
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"In the last half hour, there was only one team left on the San Siro pitch."
"That was us, Napoli!"
At the post-match press conference, Gao Shen's powerful declaration sent shockwaves through the room, leaving the gathered reporters stunned.
So bold and commanding!
Over the past year or two, which team in Serie A would dare to say something like that in front of Inter Milan?
The reactions from the media were mixed, especially among the Italian reporters.
...
2024-10-24 07:22:37 +0000 UTC
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After Napoli's 2-1 comeback against Inter Milan, their momentum surged to its peak.
On the field, every Napoli player gave it their all, relentlessly pressing and attacking Inter Milan, which put tremendous pressure on the opposition.
One statistic perfectly illustrated the situation on the field:
From the 80th minute onward, Napoli managed a shot every two minutes.
This meant that Inter Milan's defense had completely collapsed, and nothing they did could stop it.<...
2024-10-24 07:21:50 +0000 UTC
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"Roger!!!" Garp bellowed as soon as he snapped out of his shock, preparing to charge at him.
At that moment, Claudius quickly intervened, "Garp, why don't you join us for a drink instead?"
Hearing Claudius's calm words, Garp hesitated. Then Roger chimed in, "It's been a long time, Garp. Won't you sit and have a drink with me?"
Although Garp was still reeling from the sight of a Celestial Dragon sharing drinks with the Pirate King, he ultimately held back his instinct to f...
2024-10-23 08:41:23 +0000 UTC
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As Claudius finished speaking, Roger's expression turned somewhat resigned. He took two more sips from his glass, sighed deeply, and said, "By your reasoning, of course, she's guilty. In fact, it's a serious crime, a capital offense."
Claudius nodded, not denying anything. Just the fact that Rouge had hidden Roger here was already enough to warrant a death sentence, let alone marrying him.
"You're right. Rouge is pregnant. I've been holding on, hoping to meet my child, but I'm s...
2024-10-23 08:40:29 +0000 UTC
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