Something's wrong. Everything's wrong.
Cristiano Ronaldo moved cautiously across the pitch, waiting for his teammates to create space and provide him with opportunities.
Ferguson had told him before: Once you start moving, you won't be restricted by your opponents.
And sure enough, in recent years, his goal tally had skyrocketed, even reaching new career highs.
But tonight—tonight felt different.
In fact, not just tonight. Even in the first leg at the Stad...
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Tsunade was the Hokage.
Mei was the Mizukage.
A meeting between the leaders of two great nations should have been a grand affair, reflecting the prestige and dignity of their respective villages.
Yet, instead of a formal summit, they had chosen to meet in a desolate, unremarkable location.
The reason was simple, neither of them cared for unnecessary formalities.
The two side...
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Boom! Boom! Boom!
A powerful repulsive force erupted from Orochimaru, radiating outward in all directions.
The three figures were hurled back by the immense shockwave, carving deep trenches into the ground as they skidded across the terrain.
Shinra Tensei—the gravitational repulsion technique wielded through the Rinnegan.
Its principle was simple: by concentrating chakra at i...
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Is Orochimaru stronger than the First Hokage?
It seems almost certain.
After all, Hashirama Senju's power stemmed from Asura Ōtsutsuki, who inherited only half of the Sage of Six Paths' power. That alone speaks volumes about the First Hokage's strength.
He was indeed powerful, capable of effortlessly subduing Tailed Beasts. But compared to Orochimaru's current Six Paths-level a...
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Orochimaru had not activated any special mode, yet nine Truth-Seeking Orbs hovered in a perfect arc behind him.
Clearly, he had replicated the technique of the Sage of Six Paths' two sons, forging his own Truth-Seeking Orbs through his personal power.
"These nine black spheres…"
Kakuzu narrowed his eyes.
Standing behind Orochimaru, he couldn't see the man's pupils....
Whether or not all Akatsuki members were present was irrelevant.
What mattered was that Orochimaru needed an organization like this to shake the ninja world.
That was why, despite having the power to stop it, he had instead played a role in its formation.
He had no qualms about sharing much of this information with Tsunade, because with his current strength, he was confident he could control everything.
The two of them talked from early evening into the late hours ...
As the undead lunged toward him, Ethan remained calm and issued a firm command to Philip.
"Step back!"
At the same time, he moved forward, and the cloak draped over his shoulders transformed, erupting into a wave of fire.
Just as the undead reached him, a torrent of flames surged forward, engulfing the spirit in a blazing inferno.
"Ahhh!"
The undead let out a piercing wail, a sound that seemed to claw directly at the soul.
Unfortunately for it, Ethan ...
"I don't like hugs."
Bardi's voice was calm, his expression unreadable. He felt no need to embrace another man, much less someone like Morgan Edge—a smiling tiger, the kind who would shake your hand in public while plotting your downfall in private.
With the power Bardi now held, he had no interest in empty social formalities. Simply put, Morgan wasn't worth his time. The man might hold some influence in the upper echelons of the metropolis, but to Bardi, eliminating him would...
"Why are you worried? You won't be sent to the battlefield. Just think of it as a trip." Tyrion shrugged, trying to reassure him. "If you don't climb the mountain, the valley still offers a nice view. Are you afraid Robert will lose? At worst, it'll be a stalemate."
"I'm not worried about my safety. It's just… our business is finally taking off. If one of the two key figures behind the Night's Watch suddenly disappears, it's bound to cause some disruption."
"Two key figures? T...
"Eliminate, eliminate, eliminate, eliminate..."
A mechanical chorus filled the air as the Demon Pillars launched their assault.
A brilliant glow erupted from their diamond-shaped eyes, condensing into beams of destructive energy that swept across the battlefield.
Explosions rippled outward as their attacks carved through the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, shaking the very foundation of the fortress.
The structure trembled violently—its collapse now only a matter of ...
"It was just simple divination."
"Divination?"
Sonoko hadn't expected this to be related to divination.
But considering Ren's abilities, it wasn't entirely surprising.
"Wait, divination—as in, the kind I'm thinking of?"
"Yes, the exact kind you're thinking of."
Ren nodded slightly.
"Predicting good and bad luck, disasters, wealth, and fate."
"It might sound like some kind of scam, but it's real."
"Divination is one of my abiliti...
"You really are…"
Sonoko trailed off, unsure of how to put her thoughts into words.
But she couldn't deny it.
Looking around at the setup of this house, it was clear that under normal circumstances, rent for a place like this would cost several hundred thousand yen per month.
Yet, Ren was paying only 10,000 yen, with free water and electricity included.
It was ridiculously cheap.
From that perspective, both Ren and Ran seemed to be quite frugal.
...
The series of events unfolding across the street had not escaped Conan's notice.
"Those people… are they detectives?"
Conan immediately recognized the group.
His sharp gaze locked onto the three individuals being apprehended, one Japanese, two foreigners.
In an instant, he realized their identities.
The remaining members of the Italian robber gang.
A cold sweat trickled down his forehead.
He had forgotten something crucial.
Looking dow...
In the monitoring room, Asui, Midoriya, Iida, and the others all had deadpan expressions as they watched the big screen, where Principal Nezu was laughing maniacally.
"...After all, Principal Nezu has been tormented by humans in various ways before, so his true nature tends to slip out at moments like this," Recovery Girl explained softly.
"His true nature, huh?" Kaminari murmured, his eyes taking on a thoughtful glint.
"Hey, look! Mina-chan and the others are changing di...
Teach had been fixated on the Dark-Dark Fruit for a long time, but Enel was simply too fast. A bolt of lightning flashed, and in an instant, he appeared next to the falling fruit. Before it could even hit the ground, Enel snatched it.
A second later, Teach lunged forward, his hand coated in Armament Haki, reaching for Enel.
"You're dead!" Enel's expression darkened, a flicker of rage flashing across his brow.
BOOM!
A surge of electricity exploded from his body. The...
Marco had intended to take his time heading upstairs. After all, how much trouble could a single Devil Fruit possibly cause?
The middleman from the underworld had mentioned that the fruit had already been reserved by one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea— Enel—who had even put down a deposit. That was slightly inconvenient since taking it would mean stealing something Enel had already claimed.
But Marco wasn't particularly concerned. The Warlords were strong, sure, but he had...
The Red Hair Pirates had been lying low for quite some time, but now they had flipped their fortunes around, rising straight to the rank of one of the three Emperors in the New World. It was a significant milestone, fulfilling the small goal they had set for themselves when they first set sail from the East Blue.
But even after reaching the top, Shanks and his crew returned to their usual laid-back ways, arguably even more relaxed than Whitebeard's crew. They had no interest in expandi...
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In the first leg, the match ended in a 1-1 draw away from home. Now, in the second leg, with the home advantage, the team knows the opponent will come out aggressively looking to score. So, how should they respond?
Ferguson's answer was simple: attack!
From the moment the whistle blew, Manchester United launched forward without hesitation.
Using the energy of the home crowd, the adva...
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On match day, Old Trafford became the brightest beacon in Manchester's night sky.
Thousands of Manchester United fans flooded in from every corner of the city, moving toward the stadium like a red tide.
Highways leading to Manchester were packed with vehicles, as supporters from across the Greater Manchester area and beyond arrived for the game.
The 76,000-seat stadium filled up...
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The coaching staff at Napoli had always admired the way Gao Shen interacted with his players.
It was something unique, different from the way most head coaches maintained their authority.
In many clubs, players had a designated space where coaches weren't allowed to enter. These were player-only lounges, designed for relaxation and casual conversations.
It was an unwritten rule, a plac...
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When Gao Shen woke up, he felt refreshed.
Every time he spent a night in the tactical library, he would wake up feeling energized and clear-headed.
It allowed him to start each new day in peak condition.
Pulling back the curtains, he saw the bright sunlight streaming through the window. The weather was perfect.
Having grown up in southern China, he had struggled to adjust to...
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In recent years, across Asia, particularly in East Asia, there had been growing tensions in football rivalries.
From once fearing South Korea, to later being wary of Japan, the Chinese national team had seen its gap with its neighbors widen on the pitch. The team was slipping into a third-tier position in Asian football, capable only of defeating weaker nations they had historically dominated.<...
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"I believe now, you really are a die-hard fan of mine."
After attending the post-match press conference, Gao Shen invited Ferguson to an office at São Paulo Stadium for a drink.
Just like the French wine he had gifted Mourinho, Gao Shen had also prepared a box for Ferguson.
These were rare wines, sourced through Zidane's personal connections.
But Ferguson wasn't just re...
From the moment Di María surged forward with the ball, Gao Shen's heart was in his throat.
As soon as he saw Di María evade Vidic's attempted tackle and break through, he knew there was a real chance.
When Di María reached the edge of the penalty area, facing Evans one-on-one, Gao Shen almost shouted out two words: Take him on!
Di María was incredibly fast with superb footwork. Given space to run, he could be a lethal threat.
Of course, his dribbling wasn't on ...
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The people of Konoha, especially the women around Orochimaru shared a common trait.
They were too kind.
Uzumaki Kushina was no exception.
According to her, if Orochimaru had to obtain the Tailed Beasts, she would rather die than see him turn into a monster who abused forbidden techniques and killed without hesitation.
Because now, she wasn't just a kind-hearted woman.
She was a mother.
She wanted Orochimaru to remain a positive figure in her daughter'...
In the grand banquet hall, Bardi's arrival immediately drew everyone's attention.
He paused briefly at the entrance, his gaze sweeping across the room out of habit.
His eyes passed over a group of second-generation elites, their expressions a mix of anger and dissatisfaction as they glared at him. These were the kind of people who enjoyed attracting attention but lacked real talent or temperament. They were privileged heirs who considered themselves noble, yet their abilities we...
As the sky darkened, Ethan and Philip remained on deck, keeping watch on the ghost ship.
Since the afternoon, as the sun began to set, Ethan had noticed that the Advance was slowly closing the distance. Judging by their speeds, the two ships would inevitably meet by nightfall.
"They have some intelligence."
These weren't mindless undead. They had tactical awareness, choosing the right time and conditions for their approach. That made them far more dangerous.
Philip...
"Hello, Captain Ethan."
Philip and the others looked at Ethan with mild surprise, his youthful appearance wasn't what they had expected. But what unsettled them even more was that, despite all this time aboard, they hadn't seen a single other crew member.
The three men exchanged uneasy glances, their expressions shifting from curiosity to tension, as if recalling something dreadful. In the end, Philip gathered his courage and cautiously voiced the question weighing on their mind...
Ethan didn't dwell on his decision for long. He chose to convert all his remaining materials into potions, boosting his mental strength in one go.
A significant increase in mental power would directly enhance his overall abilities. With the number of magic items he had created, each relying on his spiritual energy to function, his current reserves weren't enough for prolonged combat. While none of them consumed an overwhelming amount of energy individually, using them together placed a...