The primary function of a forehead protector isn't actually to protect the forehead!
Its main use is to distinguish the ninja’s allegiance on the battlefield!
After all, even within the same village, many ninjas may not know each other personally. And during the chaos of battle, who has time to closely inspect every face?
When two teams of ninjas encounter each other in the wild, they’ll first confirm their allegiances and exchange passcodes to ensure they’re on the...
2024-09-16 10:53:24 +0000 UTC
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It was past two in the morning when Gao Shen finally returned home from Fort Volturno to his house in the Bay Area of Naples.
After the Juventus match, the team interacted with the fans at the Stadio San Paolo and celebrated in the locker room. De Laurentiis and Marino also came by to congratulate the players on their stunning 5-0 victory over Juventus and their advancement to the fourth round of the Coppa Italia.
Unlike the first three rounds, which were played within a week, t...
2024-09-16 10:31:56 +0000 UTC
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Even Ryuji was taken aback by Megumi's sudden and straightforward declaration.
Is she being serious right now?
The most surprising part was how Megumi's calm expression never wavered, not once showing any form of embarrassment or hesitation. She remained as composed as ever, making it difficult to gauge her true intentions.
"Do you even know what you're saying?" Ryuji asked, still a bit thrown off by her boldness.
"If it's you, Ryuji, I'm fine with it," Megumi repl...
2024-09-15 22:06:02 +0000 UTC
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Sawamura Eriri was the eldest daughter of the prestigious Sawamura family, and her father was a diplomat. She was undoubtedly part of the wealthy second generation, so money was never an issue for her. Although 200,000 yen wasn't a small sum, it was something Eriri could easily afford. Without hesitation, she quickly transferred the money to Ryuji Hoshino.
"Is it okay now?" she asked.
"Of course!" Ryuji replied, glancing at the transfer notification on his phone before giving a ...
2024-09-15 21:59:45 +0000 UTC
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They all knew that Megumi rarely joked.
She would never tease them about such things.
Therefore, the story Kato Megumi told was probably true, and Ryuji Hoshino in front of them was indeed a capable person.
They couldn't help but feel a sense of respect toward him.
Even though Kasumigaoka Utaha usually had a habit of being sarcastic, she wasn't foolish. She knew when to be sharp-tongued and when to hold back.
"Well, let me see your palms first," Ryuji Hoshi...
2024-09-15 21:50:45 +0000 UTC
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Compared to Ryuji 's relaxed demeanor, the three girls from the game production club were far from comfortable. They had spent the night plagued by the strange encounter at Aki's house, and it showed on their faces when they met up during the break.
Upon seeing the dark circles and fatigue in each other's expressions, it was clear none of them had slept well.
"It seems like you all had the same dream, right?" Kasumigaoka Utaha sighed as she sat down on the rooftop, unconsciously...
2024-09-15 21:45:14 +0000 UTC
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"I wanted to leave, but I was brought in anyway."
"I dont want to be here," Megumi thought, but she found herself being pulled into the house with Eriri and Utaha. The atmosphere inside felt strange, but before anyone could say anything...
"Is the air conditioner on? It's freezing!" Eriri shivered suddenly, hugging her arms as they walked further into the house. The early autumn chill was already in the air, and no one in their right mind would be blasting the AC this time of ye...
2024-09-15 21:40:50 +0000 UTC
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After Ryuji left the office, Hiratsuka Shizuka was still feeling a bit flustered. It took her a few puffs to calm down, and when she did, a sudden realization hit her.
"Wait... why did I even call him over here in the first place?"
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"Purple Entry: 'Iron Fist'!"
A simple yet powerful ability once activated, it would double the power of Ryuji's punches.
"She really does live up to the title of 'Iron Fist Spinster'," Ryuji thought with amusement, as he reco...
2024-09-15 21:30:27 +0000 UTC
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"Already living together?"
Sawamura Eriri's voice stammered as she struggled to process what Tomoya had just said.
Kasumigaoka Utaha, on the other hand, stopped tiptoeing and stood straight with a dark, cold expression on her face. "Living together?" she echoed, her voice icy. "So what you're saying is, you used us to help you create your game, but now that you've moved in with some other girl, the club is meaningless to you, and you want to kick us out. Is that right?"
...
2024-09-15 21:23:59 +0000 UTC
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Ryuji was in a good mood, but compared to him, Tobe Sho was not.
Earlier this morning, he had basked in so much praise. Now, he was overwhelmed with scorn. Many people despised him, including his supposed friend, Aoyama Hayato, who hadn't offered him any real support.
The most direct among them was Miura Yumiko, who never held back her feelings. She scoffed loudly, "So disgusting!"
"Yumiko!" Aoyama Hayato called out helplessly, knowing she was talking about his friend.
2024-09-15 21:18:22 +0000 UTC
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For a moment, Miura Yumiko and the others couldn't help but look at Tobe Sho with disdain.
He hadn't done anything to help, yet he had accepted their praise so openly, as if he had been the one who stepped in to save the day.
"Disgusting!" Miura Yumiko spat out, glaring at him in contempt.
Tobe Sho lowered his head even more, completely deflated.
Aoyama Hayato, who was Tobe's friend, wanted to say something in his defense. He had always stood up for his friends, bu...
2024-09-15 21:13:02 +0000 UTC
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"How bold!"
Yurikawa Hana was a bit taken aback when Miko admitted to her relationship with Ryuji so directly.
"Is this really the same Miko I know?" she thought.
"Hello!" Ryuji waved with a smile, casually acknowledging Hana.
He had completely forgotten that, like Miko, Yurikawa Hana also had a special constitution, one that attracted supernatural beings. That meant she too would likely trigger a talent entry for him.
"Hello! Hello!" Hana responded cheer...
2024-09-15 21:09:05 +0000 UTC
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"Delicate: Your fragility makes people want to protect you!"
"..."
Ryuji stared at the effect of the talent entry, utterly speechless.
He had to admit that when Miko was terrified by some supernatural entity, she did indeed look fragile and in need of protection. But if such a talent were applied to him, it would be an entirely different story.
There was no way he was going to use this talent. It would be buried deep in the system's archives, never to see the light...
2024-09-15 21:04:23 +0000 UTC
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"Are you embarrassed?" Ryuji Hoshino asked with a hint of curiosity, observing Megumi closely.
Though unsure why Ryuji had asked that question, Kato Megumi instinctively nodded. "Well, after all, this is my first time asking a boy for his contact information, so I'm a little shy."
"You don't look shy at all."
Ryuji had a point. Despite claiming to be shy, Megumi's expression remained as calm and neutral as ever, her characteristic lack of strong emotions on full display. ...
2024-09-15 20:58:24 +0000 UTC
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Megumi trembled in fear, but Ryuji remained calm.
"I have a few questions," Ryuji said, his voice steady as he raised his right fist. A pale blue glow surrounded it once more. "Before that, though, can you please be quiet for a moment?"
His words were directed toward the monstrous creature in front of him, a human-faced dog that had just tried to attack him. Ryuji had other priorities. Urban legend? He was intrigued.
With a casual motion, he swung his glowing fist at the...
2024-09-15 20:42:48 +0000 UTC
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"Hmm, strawberry flavor!"
On his walk home, Ryuji Hoshino couldn't help but recall the sweet taste from earlier, a satisfied grin spreading across his face. He had wanted to push things a little further, but Miko, shy as she was, clearly wasn't ready for that yet. Ryuji didn't mind. These things were better taken slow. After all, it was only the second day since they met what's the rush?
"This is the life!"
He sighed contentedly, not caring if any passersby heard him. He...
2024-09-15 20:34:32 +0000 UTC
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"So weak!"
Ryuji patted his stomach and sighed in disappointment.
Not only did the strange creature fail to satisfy him, but Ryuji didn't even feel half-full. He wasn't sure if the creature was just too weak or if he had grown much stronger.
"Amazing!" Miko exclaimed. Even though it was the second time she had witnessed it, she still couldn't help but be in awe of Ryuji's power.
Turning to face Miko, Ryuji saw the admiration in her eyes and couldn't help but chuck...
2024-09-15 20:31:22 +0000 UTC
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"Where is Ryuji from? Who's at home? What are his parents like?"
After settling on the sofa, Yotsuya Toruko couldn't help but fire off a series of questions. It almost felt like a mother-in-law interrogating her future son-in-law.
Yotsuya Miko quickly realized this and blushed, trying to stop her mother before she went any further.
"Mom, how can you ask that? This is Ryuji-kun's first time here!" Miko said, clearly flustered. She was worried that her mother's prying wou...
2024-09-15 20:24:25 +0000 UTC
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"Let's go!"
Ryuji didn't waste any more words. His stomach was growling, and he couldn't wait to start eating. As they walked back, Miko began explaining her family situation, her voice growing more serious as she mentioned the strange occurrences at home.
Whenever Miko talked about those bizarre entities she could see, her eyes clouded over with fear. But that fear seemed to morph into hesitation, as if she were holding something back.
"Is it someone she knows?" Ryuji ...
2024-09-15 20:18:44 +0000 UTC
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"Sorry! We were wrong!"
"Please, let us go!"
"We beg you!"
Three minutes later, the three delinquents, now beaten to the point they looked like pigs, knelt side by side in front of Ryuji Hoshino. Their faces were swollen and bruised, and they were crying, begging for mercy.
If this went on, they genuinely feared for their lives.
"Tsk, pathetic. What happened to your so-called 'Bushido spirit'? Stand up!" Ryuji said, his face full of disgust. To be honest, h...
2024-09-15 20:14:17 +0000 UTC
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High school classes were far more boring than Ryuji Hoshino had imagined.
Before his time travel, he had to attend class. Now, after time traveling, he still had to attend class. It gave him a strange sense of déjà vu, as if his reincarnation had been for nothing. He had initially planned to find a ghost during lunch to satiate his hunger, but such things were elusive. When he wanted to find it, it was nowhere to be found.
The school day ended before 3 PM.
At Sobu High,...
2024-09-15 20:10:29 +0000 UTC
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Miko walked with her head down in embarrassment, but her steps gradually became lighter and more cheerful.
Even though the whole "hero saving the damsel in distress" trope was old-fashioned, it definitely worked especially on a teenage girl.
Miko hadn't slept at all the previous night, but just walking beside Ryuji Hoshino now, she felt completely safe.
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"Miko!"
After entering the school, a voice called out from behind Ryuji and Yotsuya Miko.
A g...
2024-09-15 20:06:01 +0000 UTC
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"Sure enough, being the parent of a reincarnator is the most dangerous job!"
Looking at the familiar house from his memories, Ryuji Hoshino couldn't help but sigh.
The original body's parents had met with an accident during a trip, leaving Ryuji with only this house and nearly a million in savings.
"At least the savings are enough to get me through college."
He smiled.
"Not bad!"
At least it was better than having nothing.
Taking advantage of ...
2024-09-15 20:02:43 +0000 UTC
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I'm Invincible!
Although Ryuji Hoshino felt it might be a little too early to declare that, but he couldn't shake off the inexplicable feeling.
The monster... it was eaten?
Yotsuya Miko, who had no time to scream, could only stare at where Ryuji Hoshino had been standing, clearly stunned by what she had just witnessed.
After seeing such a terrifying monster, Yotsuya Miko was already in disbelief, but what happened next shocked her even more.
It looked like ...
2024-09-15 19:56:08 +0000 UTC
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Congratulations to the host for obtaining: One chance to extract a red entry! Do you want to use it?"
A red entry? So, in addition to gold entries, there are other types? I wonder what kind of result this red entry will yield.
Without much hesitation, Ryuji Hoshino immediately chose to use it.
"Extraction successful: You have obtained the red entry [Soul Devourer]! Do you want to load it?"
Soul Devourer? What kind of ability is that?
After his recent experi...
2024-09-15 19:52:48 +0000 UTC
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"Huh!"
Seeing the bus approaching, Yotsuya Miko's face lit up with pure relief, as though she had just spotted her savior. Without hesitation, she quickly walked to the bus stop.
Following closely behind her, Ryuji also noticed the girl's audible sigh of relief.
Was it really that big of a deal? So happy just to see the bus coming? Ryuji found himself a bit surprised at her reaction.
As the bus came to a stop, Yotsuya Miko hurriedly prepared to board, clearly eager...
2024-09-15 19:45:22 +0000 UTC
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A young figure slowly climbed up from the riverbank, glancing around in confusion.
Ryuji Hoshino wasn't sure if it was because this place was too remote or because it was already near dusk, but the area was completely deserted, and an air of loneliness pervaded the atmosphere.
Still feeling a bit dazed, Ryuji tried to make sense of his situation. Just a moment ago, he had been sitting comfortably in his dorm, watching anime, and now, in the blink of an eye, he found himself in t...
2024-09-15 19:26:20 +0000 UTC
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The First Ninja War, despite being called a "war," was more like two villages locked in a prolonged battle of attrition Konoha versus Kumogakure, and Kirigakure versus Iwagakure. Compared to the large-scale conflicts that would occur in the future, this war was relatively monotonous. Still, the fighting dragged on for years, and Orochimaru couldn't quite understand how these small forces, with only a few thousand on each side, could sustain such a lengthy conflict.
"Are they really tha...
2024-09-15 17:44:01 +0000 UTC
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Orochimaru's sharp words hit Jiraiya hard, but Jiraiya was notoriously thick-skinned. He wasn't going to let Orochimaru's comments knock him down so easily.
"How do you know it's impossible if you don't try? I believe that if I persist, I'll be able to win her over one day!" Jiraiya said, his voice filled with stubborn optimism. Then, he quickly changed the subject. "So, are we going to fight or not?"
Orochimaru didn't hesitate for even a second. "Not interested."
His ref...
2024-09-15 17:42:31 +0000 UTC
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The next task for Orochimaru was the creation of the gene fusion fluid, a scientific breakthrough that would bring him 8,000 technology points upon completion.
But as Orochimaru glanced over the technology points he had accumulated, he realized that they held little immediate value for him. Most of the items he could purchase with them were auxiliary tools useful, but not essential at this point in time. His focus had shifted entirely toward his current project.
The subsequent u...
2024-09-15 17:41:04 +0000 UTC
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