Hearing Danzo's words, Orochimaru was momentarily silent.
He understood this was how Danzo operated within Root. As a Root ninja, one was expected to have no name, no future, no emotions—only missions.
Emotions were considered burdens, stumbling blocks on the path to success.
But was having emotions really such a wrong path?
Orochimaru smiled faintly. "Don't worry, sir. Research always comes first for me."
"Good, good. Don't become like Hiruzen, indecisiv...
Orochimaru and Tsunade searched the ruins of the Uzumaki clan's village for days, hoping to find survivors. But in the end, their efforts yielded nothing.
The attack had been carefully planned, executed with precision. The chance of anyone escaping was slim, and it would be nearly impossible to find survivors in the wreckage left behind. Anyone who had managed to flee would be long gone by now, hidden away or captured by those responsible.
As they left the Land of Whirlpools emp...
After Napoli made their substitution, the player's positions shifted slightly.
Gao Shen instructed the wingers to stretch Cagliari's defense as wide as possible to open up space in the middle.
At the same time, the team needed to rely on more crosses and lateral movement.
Before getting into coaching, as a fan, Gao Shen couldn't quite grasp the constant crossing tactics of Guardiola's Barcelona.
But after becoming a coach, he had to admit that once an opponent sets...
Whether Giampaolo and his Cagliari could maintain their defensive stance for the full ninety minutes, Gao Shen didn't know, but as of the sixtieth minute, they were still holding firm.
It had to be said, this team was well-prepared.
From the beginning of the second half, Napoli kept pushing forward, continuously applying pressure on Cagliari and wearing down the opponent, but Cagliari remained disciplined, making no significant mistakes and giving Napoli no clear scoring opportu...
"Kaminari!"
As Kaminari and the preoccupied Tetsutetsu walked into Class 1-A, Yaoyorozu Momo, who had just arrived and hung her expensive schoolbag on the hook beside her desk, called out to them.
"Good morning, Yaoyorozu-san!" Kaminari greeted her with a smile, waving as he walked to his seat. After greeting a few other classmates, he pulled a sealed file folder from his Pikachu-themed backpack—a product made by his family's company.
"What's this?" Yaoyorozu, who looke...
Early the next morning, Kaminari met Tetsutetsu at the entrance of the subway station as planned, and the two headed off to U.A. High School in Shizuoka Prefecture together. This time, no one was driving them.
"Hey, what's up with you?" Kaminari asked as soon as he sat down, frowning at Tetsutetsu, who was sitting across from him. "Did you get into a fight after school yesterday?"
It was hard not to make that assumption based on Tetsutetsu's current appearance. Not only did he h...
Before Roger could even respond, Buggy, the trainee idol, blurted out in panic, "Captain Roger, why don't we just agree to his terms for now? It's a huge gamble, but we can always look for a chance to escape later!"
"Hahahaha, Buggy, are you scared?" Shanks teased with a laugh.
Both Shanks and Buggy were interns aboard Roger's ship. Unlike the overly cautious Buggy, Shanks had an adventurous spirit and welcomed any opportunity for excitement. Even with Shiki showing up at their ...
At Marine Headquarters, Marineford, inside Kong's office, Garp was currently enduring one of his lectures.
"The intelligence has been confirmed: The Golden Lion Shiki ambushed the Roger Pirates near the waters of Edd War. Given the timeline, they're probably already fighting as we speak. This isn't the time to sit around talking. We need to head to the New World immediately. That's all."
Garp, who was picking at his ear, responded uncomfortably.
"The Roger Pirates and Sh...
"You want my money? No, it's my life!"
"Hahahaha!"
Ryuji didn't think much of Mei Mei's words. Seeing her like this, he couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"Let's go! I've got more special-grade spirits to exorcise!"
It was just a joke. There was no need to argue about money.
As long as you're strong enough, even if you don't ask, people will throw money at you.
At this moment, for Ryuji, nothing was more important than becoming stronger.
Me...
"Keng! Keng! Keng!"
With each swing of the giant axe, sparks flew in all directions.
It felt as if something invisible in the wind and snow was constantly attacking, striking at unknown targets.
"This domain's guaranteed hit effect is really troublesome!"
As she resisted the unavoidable damage from the domain, Mei Mei was able to keep her composure.
In the sky, a crow circled overhead.
This was Mei Mei's Black Bird Manipulation technique. While not a ...
The explosion not only killed the Iwa ninja, but also sent Yamata flying back.
"Damn it, what a waste!"
Yamanaka Yanichi, who had rushed over, sighed with regret.
Yanichi was a member of the Yamanaka clan, a group famous for their mind-control and mental-invasion techniques. They specialized in spiritual power, giving them the ability to probe an enemy's mind and extract valuable information. On the battlefield, this skill was especially useful for gathering intelligenc...
Chapter 107: Arrival
The Uzumaki clan, descendants of Asura and distant relatives of the Senju, held a special place in Konoha. Their exceptional vitality, massive chakra reserves, and powerful sealing techniques allowed them to suppress tailed beasts making them a vital ally to the village. Konoha, knowing the importance of the Uzumaki clan, had always sent shinobi to secretly protect them. One of the last survivors, Uzumaki Kushina, witnessed the destruction of her homeland with her ...
Uzushiogakure, the territory of the renowned Uzumaki clan.
This was the birthplace of Uzumaki Kushina, the future mother of Naruto, the protagonist of the original story. The Uzumaki clan was known for their powerful sealing techniques and long lifespans, and their village, Uzushiogakure, was located in the Land of Whirlpools, east of the Land of Fire.
Although the Land of Whirlpools was small, the Uzumaki clan's mastery of sealing techniques was unparalleled, to the point that ...
Half a month later, on a deserted mountaintop outside Konoha, a man with long, black flowing hair stood silently, his gaze fixed on a small sapling before him. Orochimaru observed it carefully, lost in thought.
After a moment, he raised his pale, slender hands, and clapped them together with a decisive snap.
"Wood Release!"
The sapling responded to the chakra flowing from Orochimaru's hands, rapidly growing and expanding until it stood as a small tree. Orochimaru narrowed...
In the packed stands of the Stadio San Paolo, the ecstatic Napoli fans cheered wildly, with many waving banners celebrating the team's return to Serie A. The whole stadium erupted in song and dance as they celebrated.
De Laurentiis sat in the chairman's box, a stubborn glint and sharpness in his otherwise aged eyes.
"Six years, two months, and nine days!" he said with emotion.
Marino, seated beside him, felt a surge of sentiment as well.
That was how long it had be...
Before Gao Shen's journey began, whether online or at work, he often heard people venting their frustrations to him.
They would say things like, "I work so hard, I endure so much, yet why am I still struggling?"
Whenever he heard this, Gao Shen would offer words of comfort, telling them that they were among the hardest workers he knew, and if they hadn't succeeded, it was just a matter of bad luck or some uncontrollable factors.
But was that really the case?
Often...
"Yeah, just a lot to take in, that's all. New school, new people. You know how it is."
The memory of Yaoyorozu Momo inviting Kaminari over to her place flashed through Jiro's mind again, making her feel a bit irritated.
"Yeah..."
The sound of the wind over the phone did little to mask Jiro's mood, and it didn't go unnoticed by the boy on the other end.
His normally soft gaze hardened with concern. Was Jiro being bullied at U.A.? He clenched his jaw at the thought,...
At 4:10 PM, Class A was dismissed, marking the official end of Kaminari and his classmates' first day at U.A. High School. However, for some, school ending didn't mean the day was over, Kaminari and others still had plenty to do.
Kaminari made a quick call home to explain why he'd be coming back later than usual. Afterward, he waved goodbye to Tetsutetsu and Jiro, who seemed a little out of sorts, at the gates of the 'Hero Protective Wall.'
"Alright, lead the way," Kaminari said...
Bakugo had always seen Midoriya as a weakling, a little tagalong who envied him from the sidelines. That was the natural order, especially after discovering that Midoriya was Quirkless. Bakugo's superiority complex deepened, and he believed that Midoriya's only role in life was to look up to him.
But today had shattered that illusion.
Midoriya, the same kid Bakugo had mocked for being Quirkless, had been accepted into U.A. alongside him. And worse, Midoriya had thrown a ball wi...
"Eliminating Quirks…"
Midoriya murmured to himself. As his eyes flicked to the yellow goggles hanging around Aizawa's neck, a sudden realization dawned on him. He remembered something from his endless research on professional heroes.
Staring at Class Teacher Aizawa in shock, he shouted, "Those goggles... I know who you are! You can erase other people's Quirks by looking at them! You're the Erasure Hero, Eraser Head!"
The moment Midoriya revealed Aizawa's true identity, ...
The third event was the standing long jump.
Kaminari channeled his electric current into his legs, and with a powerful burst, he jumped 10.8 meters. It was a respectable result, but compared to others, such as Asui Tsuyu who excelled in jumping, Aoyama Yuga who propelled himself with his naval laser, and Uraraka Ochaco who made herself weightless and floated across, Kaminari found himself outshined in this event.
Interestingly, Shoto Todoroki, who had shown impressive control ov...
"Here we go!"
All the teachers, students, and onlookers fell silent as Kaminari and Todoroki stood ready. Despite not knowing each other well yet, everyone was focused on the outcome of this race, eager to see the results of this thrilling face-off.
The distance was short just fifty meters so if they didn't pay attention, they might miss the critical moment when the winner crossed the line.
"Huh? This is even possible?"
Tetsutetsu, who had been confident that Todor...
*Crack!*
As Kaminari swung his arm with precision, the ball in his grip shot into the air, enveloped in golden arcs of electricity. It streaked across the sky like a glowing meteor, leaving a dazzling trail of light behind. The ball flew higher and farther, pushed by the force of Kaminari's electric-enhanced muscles.
Everyone watched in awe as the ball soared until the electric current fizzled out, and gravity pulled it back down to Earth.
"412.7 meters!" Aizawa announced...
At this moment, Iida couldn't sit still. He stood up, walked over to Bakugo, and shouted, "Don't put your feet on the desk!"
"Huh?" Bakugo sneered, his sharp eyes glaring at the boy in glasses who dared to challenge him.
"It's disrespectful! To U.A.'s seniors and the people who made these desks!" Iida continued with a serious expression, his sense of justice overpowering any fear he might've had.
Bakugo, who was already irritated, found this comical. He laughed in disbeli...
"This place is huge!" Tetsutetsu exclaimed as he looked around the sprawling campus of U.A. High School in awe.
"For real," Jiro agreed, glancing around as well. She tried to be discreet, but her eyes flickered over the other students wearing the same U.A. uniform as them, clearly just as curious.
"And there are so many students..." Tetsutetsu added, his initial excitement cooling off as his expression became more neutral. He even started stuffing his hands into his pockets, lik...
February 28th the official opening day of U.A. High School started bright and early at 7:30 in the morning.
After finishing the breakfast his mother had carefully prepared, Kaminari donned his freshly pressed U.A. school uniform, along with his cool electric gloves. Under his mother's gentle and encouraging gaze, he stepped out the door, ready to begin a new chapter in his life.
His father had already gone down to the underground garage, preparing to personally drive Kaminari to...
It was three o'clock when Kaminari and Tetsutetsu left U.A. High School, and by the time Kaminari finally arrived home, it was already 4:35 pm. Since it wasn't yet dinner time, the usual aroma of home-cooked food was absent from the house.
However, both his parents were there, which surprised Kaminari.
"You're home early," he said, looking at his father. "This isn't your usual time to get off work, right?"
Kaminari's father grinned with pride, ruffling his son's hair as h...
At this moment, the comprehensive results of the practical test were tallied and displayed clearly on U.A.'s large screen:
NO.1 - Kaminari Denki - 103 (Hero Points) - 50 (Rescue Points)
NO.2 - Bakugo Katsuki - 077 - 00
NO.3 - Tetsutetsu Tetsutetsu - 060 - 20
NO.4 - Jiro Kyoka - 053 - 20
NO.5 - Kirishima Eijiro - 039 - 35
The most impressive result was Kaminari's.
Not only had he racked up an incredible score, but he had also impressed the judges with his Her...
"Sigh..."
Kaminari, now drained of electricity, stepped into the elevator and hit the button for the ground floor. The elevator's quiet hum filled the air, the only sound as he descended. No BGM, no explosions just the soft whirr of the machinery.
This was a rare moment of peace, giving him time to think.
It wasn't that Kaminari didn't want to keep up his cool, "high-speed movement" entrance, with "Only My Railgun" blasting as he heroically swept Jiro off her feet from ...
"Exam—OVER!!"
Present Mic's announcement echoed from the loudspeakers, followed by an alarm-like buzzing sound that resonated throughout all seven 'simulation communities.'
But in Area C, none of the candidates moved. Instead, they stood there, wide-eyed, staring in the direction of the enormous beam of light that had just obliterated the Zero Pointer.
The giant robot continued to explode in a spectacular fashion, a constant reminder of what had just transpired. And, of...