In Mariejois's arena, Crocodile was being firmly pinned to the ground by Claudius. After a few fruitless struggles, he finally gave up, panting heavily, though the look of defiance in his eyes remained. Still, he didn't curse or lash out further.
Seeing that Crocodile had stopped resisting, Claudius eased up, releasing his grip. Poor Crocodile, he thought, such a promising future ahead of you, but you were unlucky enough to cross paths with me. You haven't even raised your pirate flag,...
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After that, the Five Elders continued asking Claudius a few more questions to gauge him thoroughly. Claudius answered each of them appropriately he didn't appear to be incompetent, but his performance was just right for someone of his age and standing. This balance left the Five Elders quite satisfied, even more so than they had anticipated.
The bald elder, seemingly the leader, finally spoke up. "It seems you're a young man unwilling to fade into the background, with a clear ambition ...
2024-10-10 07:32:18 +0000 UTC
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"I don't know if he's handsome, but he sure is narcissistic!"
However, when Miku Nakano raised her head and saw the person in front of her clearly, she couldn't help but be taken aback. He was pretty handsome.
"No, I'm sorry!"
Noticing that she had been staring a bit too intently, Miku quickly lowered her head, her face flushing with embarrassment.
The shy, introverted look on her face made Ryuji raise his eyebrow slightly. With her striking appearance, pink hair...
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"Before, when I didn't know there were any strange curses, I didn't think much of it. But now that I'm aware, maybe there really is something… unnatural."
The weekend wasn't far off, so Ryuji agreed to help Haruno when the time came. As for the "price" of his help, well… let's just say that by the time Ryuji went to school the next morning, Haruno was still fast asleep, clearly too exhausted to get out of bed that day.
Today's class was another exam. After all, it had only b...
2024-10-10 07:18:45 +0000 UTC
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Orochimaru's sudden and strange request left Gui momentarily stunned.
He couldn't quite process it why would Orochimaru want him to stick out his tongue? And while walking no less? Did this kid have some odd hobby or quirk?
But seeing how much Danzo seemed to favor Orochimaru, Gui didn't dare refuse outright.
"Can I at least ask why?" Gui ventured cautiously.
Though both Root ninjas and the Hokage's ANBU were categorized as covert operatives, the truth was, their ...
2024-10-10 07:11:55 +0000 UTC
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Konoha's researchers weren't ignorant. They had considered the first two methods Orochimaru had mentioned. Diluting the power of the First Hokage's cells was essentially useless, as it stripped away the very strength they sought to harness. Enhancing the physical body, while plausible in theory, was far too difficult. After all, the bloodline of a ninja set natural limits. Without a strong lineage, no amount of training could push someone to withstand such power. Even if the body were somehow...
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The next morning, before Orochimaru even woke up, there was a thick stack of documents sitting on the table in his living room.
There was no need to guess who had sent them.
"Dropping off materials in my living room without permission, huh?" Orochimaru muttered to himself, eyeing the stack. "I'll have to address this later. If someone sees something they shouldn't…"
Stretching his arms, he casually walked over and began flipping through the materials. He knew they had ...
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July 2, morning.
In the sweltering heat of summer, even before the sun rose, the air was already growing thick with heat.
Gao Shen woke up early, had breakfast, packed his belongings, and stood at the intersection. After waiting for less than a minute, Lucas pulled up in the car to pick him up. Together, they headed toward Fort Volturno.
Today marked the beginning of Napoli's summer training camp.
In reality, the players had already begun reporting the day before, ...
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Sometimes, Gao Shen really thought it was too easy for European football clubs to make money.
Take Real Madrid last season, for example.
When Gao Shen left and Capello took over, Capello reused many of the same players that Gao Shen had developed. However, he had his own set of criteria for selecting players.
That wasn't necessarily a bad thing at worst, it limited the development of the young players Gao Shen had promoted.
But then, this summer, Capello was replac...
2024-10-10 07:07:51 +0000 UTC
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In the Holy Land of Mariejois, Claudius felt more than familiar with his surroundings. After all, this was where he lived. But despite having passed by the World Government's headquarters countless times, he had never set foot inside, let alone visited the top floor, where the Five Elders those who held the highest authority in the world had their office. The entire floor belonged to them, spacious and prestigious.
Born into the Celestial Dragons, Claudius, even in his previous life, h...
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Mariejois' port was bustling with activity as several Marine warships slowly made their way to berth. Claudius, however, wasn't in any rush to disembark. Instead, he sat back, leisurely flipping through a newspaper with a smirk on his face.
The headlines grabbed his attention. "Navy Headquarters Kills the Infamous Pirate John and Engages in Battle with Golden Lion Shiki in the New World." Claudius chuckled to himself and said, "Well, that's one way to get people's attention."
St...
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Take Yuta, who I met not too long ago as an example.
He had never trained a single day in his life, yet the amount of cursed energy he possessed was even more exaggerated than Gojo's.
That's why people say that being a sorcerer is all about talent.
The potential a sorcerer has in the future can often be seen from the very beginning.
"..."
Although it sounded a bit like boasting, after seeing Ryuji's abilities firsthand, the girls just exchanged smiles and di...
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"So, do you believe me?"
"..."
Should she believe him?
Honestly, Mai wasn't entirely sure. She felt like she had never seen anyone more captivating than this boy in front of her, whose bright smile seemed to light up the room.
Humans are sensory creatures. Everyone's drawn to beauty, whether they realize it or not.
As she felt her heart stir, Mai blushed slightly, trying to push those thoughts away.
"... Yeah, I believe you," she finally nodded, her v...
2024-10-09 07:55:32 +0000 UTC
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Root, located in the most secluded corner of Konoha, stood isolated by a thick stone door. From the outside, the place had a dark, ominous feel. Inside, it stretched like a deep well, plunging into the underground labyrinth beneath the village.
As Danzo often said, this was the "root" of Konoha—where the Root ninjas lived, hidden from the surface.
"Danzo… heh…"
Orochimaru glanced at the massive stone door, a small smile playing on his lips. Without a second thought,...
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On this particular day, Orochimaru found himself lost in thought, considering where the best location would be to establish his experimental base. As he wandered aimlessly, he unknowingly drifted into the Konoha Village cemetery.
This place held significance for him, as it was due to his parents that he had learned summoning techniques. So, he paused in front of their graves to pay his respects. But to his surprise, it was here that Danzo decided to approach him.
He hadn't expec...
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Lichtsteiner stepped out of Naples airport, accompanied by his brother and agent, Marko Lichtsteiner.
The two brothers stood at the airport's exit, curiously scanning the unfamiliar city.
This is where they would both be working and living for the next few years.
"Stefan, Marko, over here!"
Across the street, a middle-aged Italian man with slicked-back hair and wearing a dark blue suit waved at them.
The two brothers turned to look and recognized their legal...
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After both sides reached an agreement, the transfer procedures were completed swiftly.
Gervinho officially left Naples for Arsenal with a transfer fee of 15 million euros.
Before his departure, the Ivorian made a special trip back to Naples to meet Gao Shen. He expressed his gratitude for the careful guidance he'd received over the past year, and Gao Shen, in return, encouraged him to continue pushing forward at Arsenal.
When it comes to developing young players, there ar...
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After nearly killing Claudius with a single blow, a flicker of surprise crossed Shiki's eyes. Then, with clear frustration, he sneered, "I thought you were something special. Turns out you're just a silver-plated weakling."
Shiki had initially assumed that the person who managed to land a blow on him had to be someone formidable, especially after seeing Claudius standing there so confidently. The air of arrogance, the calm demeanor it all fooled him into thinking Claudius was a legitim...
2024-10-08 07:22:15 +0000 UTC
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Watching the battle from inside the cabin didn't seem to satisfy Claudius anymore. After observing for a while, he made the decision to head to the deck for a closer view of the action.
"Your Highness, isn't that too dangerous? I may not know much about naval warfare, but even I know that Golden Lion Shiki is one of the world's top pirates. Right now, even Sengoku Admiral is struggling against him..." Nia said anxiously, trying to dissuade him.
"Hahahaha, what are you so afraid ...
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"I'm back!"
A few hours later, Izumi Sagiri returned from school. As she stepped inside, she was surprised by the silence in the living room.
"Mom?" she called out, puzzled. Usually, her mother would be waiting for her here.
"Good evening, Sagiri-chan!" Ryuji greeted her, coming down the stairs from the second floor. He waved with a warm smile.
"Ah, good evening!" Sagiri replied, a bit startled to see him in her house. However, since she had seen Ryuji a few times ...
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"Hahaha!"
Nanako and Mimiko's words made Geto Suguru laugh heartily. Seeing him laugh, the two sisters beamed with pride, clearly pleased with themselves.
Looking off into the distance, Geto's gaze turned contemplative, a subtle seriousness settling in.
No matter what, his original plan would not change. It seemed he couldn't master Domain Expansion before the plan kicked off. But that didn't matter there were always other ways.
"Gojo… just wait. I'll definitely ...
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What would Orochimaru do to Tsunade now?
That's just absurd.
First of all, both of them are only thirteen years old.
And Tsunade, having just lost her parents recently, couldn't possibly be in the mood for anything romantic.
Besides, their relationship hasn't developed to that level, and there's no way Tsunade would make a move on Orochimaru!
As for Orochimaru, while he doesn't have an aversion to women, he certainly isn't thinking about an underaged, flat...
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"It lost contact? A barrier maybe?" Orochimaru muttered to himself, deep in thought.
"It seems like staying here any longer could be risky. If I get noticed by Zetsu, it could turn into a real problem."
With that realization, Orochimaru quickly memorized the surrounding terrain and decided to leave, heading in the opposite direction to avoid detection.
The fly he had used to track Madara was a mechanical construct, not a living creature. It didn't have any advanced AI or...
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"Twenty million euros?"
Wenger stood up abruptly when he heard the news from Patrice at Arsenal's training base in Kearney, London.
"Why don't they just rob a bank?"
Patrice stood aside awkwardly, unsure of what to say.
How could robbing a bank be so lucrative? The risk would be much higher...
Patrice understood Wenger's mood better than anyone. It was pure frustration.
Why was Wenger so anxious?
In recent years, in order to fund the constructi...
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When Gao Shen arrived at the Naples headquarters office, De Laurentiis and Marino were already waiting for him in the conference room.
Both men looked anxious, and when Gao Shen knocked and entered, they seemed to find their backbone immediately.
Before Gao Shen's arrival, De Laurentiis had been the undisputed boss of Napoli. But since Gao Shen's arrival, his authority over football decisions had diminished significantly, especially after last season's exceptional record.
2024-10-08 07:16:43 +0000 UTC
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Oops! I didn't trigger the entry on Geto.
I didn't expect it to be triggered by this cursed spirit.
I have to say, it's really a pleasant surprise.
After swallowing the cursed spirit, Ryuji let out a satisfied burp, feeling much better. It wasn't a wasted effort after all.
"Well, sorry about accidentally demolishing the house..."
He looked around at the now-roofless manor. The sky was clearly visible, and sunlight flooded the room where the ceiling had once ...
2024-10-07 06:54:49 +0000 UTC
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Others in the world of shinobi may believe Uchiha Madara is long dead, a relic of the past. But as a reincarnator, Orochimaru knew the truth.
Madara had indeed fought a legendary battle against the First Hokage at the Valley of the End, but he had escaped death using the Uchiha clan's forbidden technique, Izanagi. Since then, he had been lying in wait, hiding in the shadows while crafting his grand plan for the Infinite Tsukuyomi. And while Madara himself was unknowingly a pawn in Blac...
2024-10-07 06:53:38 +0000 UTC
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Looking at the confident Golden Lion Shiki hovering in the sky, Sengoku Admiral felt utterly exasperated. Damn it, did I forget to check the almanac before heading out this time?
First, they nearly wiped out the Celestial Dragons on Cornillo Island with a Buster Call. Then, if not for Claudius's timely reminder, the mission to eliminate Captain John would have likely failed. And just when Sengoku thought things had finally settled down, they bumped into Golden Lion Shiki on their way b...
2024-10-07 06:52:53 +0000 UTC
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What Valdano mentioned about the controversy Gao Shen stirred up in Argentina is actually not that big of a deal.
The reason it caught the attention of the Argentine media, and then many other outlets followed suit, was due to the involvement of high-profile individuals.
As previously mentioned, all the players that Gao Shen had his eye on were highly sought-after.
Napoli had sent an email to Gao Shen before from Roman Dias, an Argentine agent, listing information on nume...
2024-10-07 06:51:47 +0000 UTC
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Three years ago, Orochimaru set a clear goal for himself: making money. And he knew that using his scientific breakthroughs was the fastest and most efficient way to achieve it.
Sure, contributing technology to Konoha was a noble endeavor, but it wasn't exactly lucrative. When he developed the initial recovery potion, the village gave him two million ryo as a lump sum and a modest salary of 100,000 ryo per month. He hadn't complained, but the village wasn't making any real money from ...
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