Coercion and manipulation were tactics that both the original Orochimaru and the current Orochimaru excelled at.
However, in the original work, Orochimaru's strength was limited, and he could, at best, threaten smaller villages.
Now, with his newfound power, Orochimaru could even threaten the great shinobi villages.
Mei was furious upon hearing his words.
She was intelligent enough to recognize the vast disparity in strength between herself and Orochimaru.
I...
"Sir, please don't lie on the roof naked."
The hotel staff member spoke, her professional tone barely concealing the tight smile on her face.
She was a striking woman with a delicate, attractive figure and well-defined features. However, her attitude toward Bardi was less than reverent.
This wasn't the first time she'd dealt with him. For the past three days, she'd found him atop the roof every morning, lying there in plain view. It had become a routine.
This pecul...
If anyone else had said that to Coulson, he might have been able to defend himself. But given the events of today and Ethan's apparent identity, he couldn't muster the confidence to refute it.
Tony, on the other hand, was thoroughly enjoying the situation. He loved seeing S.H.I.E.L.D. squirm. Although his personal relationship with Coulson was decent, that didn't mean he couldn't relish watching them get knocked down a peg.
"I'm going to ask that… Thor… if he wants to join u...
"You must have heard of pyromancers and wildfire," Tyrion replied with a shrug. Seeing Aegor pull the reins to halt his horse, Tyrion sighed and stopped as well, along with his two guards, Jack and Maurice. "What's wrong? That doesn't sound fun?"
Aegor turned back, curiosity piqued. "If I wanted to visit, could I go inside?"
"Of course. It's not hard to get in," Tyrion said. "Pyromancers were once the favorites of the Targaryens, but now they've fallen so low that anyone with a ...
In reality, Chihiro knew the Heroic Spirit depicted in the picture, but as he mentioned, it lacked any clear defining features—so how was he supposed to explain it?
Better to keep it to himself.
[C: A man with bronze skin, a white scorpion braid, a red and white robe, and ten gold rings on his hands. He emanates a strange sense of majesty.]
"Pu—!"
Chihiro nearly choked on his saliva.
The system was seriously good at pulling ...
2025-01-28 12:04:35 +0000 UTC View Post[Gray's her hometown is a small, isolated village on the "Grave of Blackmore", Blackmore being one of the 27 dead apostle ancestors in the Tsukihime timeline, but in the Fate one he apparently died even before Arthurian times. Blackmore doesn't come up that much, but it makes the graveyard a hot spiritual spot, and the gravekeeper was Gray's first master. In any event, her village has passed on a couple of relics of Artoria in the same way that Bazett's family held on to Fragarach, and they b...
2025-01-28 12:04:13 +0000 UTC View PostFinally, June 23rd had arrived. It was a Sunday, a perfect day that wouldn't interfere with the elementary students' studies, and also convenient for the members of the Pikachu Band since they were students themselves.
By one o'clock in the afternoon, the weather was bright and sunny, a rare occurrence during the rainy season.
"Mom! Mom! The teacher said we'll get to see Denki in person, and he's bringing Pikachu with him!"
"Alright, alright, I'm looking forward to it too...
When Spandine heard Claudius's command, he was startled. He wanted to dissuade him but didn't dare to be too direct about it.
Fortunately, his mind worked quickly, and he immediately said, "Yes, Your Highness. We'll do everything possible to locate Edward Weevil as quickly as possible, but…"
Claudius frowned, his tone sharp as he asked, "But what?"
"But, Your Highness, this matter shouldn't be rushed. Why don't you return to Mariejois first? In the meantime, we'll liais...
In Shakky's Rip-Off Bar, Rayleigh and Shanks sat across from each other while Yasopp and the others gathered around Shakky, peppering her with questions about Rayleigh's life over the years. After all, Rayleigh was a living legend!
Although their initial reunion had been awkward and embarrassing, it didn't diminish Rayleigh's legendary status. Shanks had always talked him up, constantly bragging about how incredible Rayleigh was and comparing everyone to him. Now, with the opportunity ...
"Boss!"
After concluding his dinner with Gao Shen, Mubarak returned to his hotel room and immediately made a video call to his boss in the Middle East to report the latest updates and progress.
"You met him?"
"Yes, I did. We talked for over an hour."
"And? What's your impression?"
"I feel like he's the person who can help us rise."
"Are you that confident? You're usually not one to make hasty judgments."
"He's very unique, and I'm completely co...
To be honest, meeting Gao Shen these days is no easy task.
He's simply too busy.
Liu Wenda had made the call three days ago, but Gao Shen was only able to find time to meet them tonight, taking advantage of the afternoon match. The UAE representatives, however, had shown considerable sincerity.
In fact, they seemed determined not to give Gao Shen any room to refuse.
Emirates Airlines offered Gao Shen a position as their global ambassador with an annual fee of 5 mil...
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"Lord Orochimaru, aren't you worried that unsealing her might let her escape?"
"She won't run," Orochimaru replied calmly.
Kabuto was confused. If Mei wanted to escape, this would be her best opportunity.
But Orochimaru was right— Mei had no intention of running.
Soon, she appeared before the two of them, now wearing her signature blue dress and fishnet stockings.
"She… ...
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"Why is it said that Orochimaru underestimated the power of Hamura's Byakugan?
Is there a difference in the power of the Byakugan?
Indeed, there is.
Even if it's just the Byakugan, its strength can vary greatly.
This was evident in the original story, where Kaguya directly told Hamura during their battle, 'My Byakugan is far above yours.'
Moreover, Hamura could create the Tru...
"No!"
Tsunade, having only recently taken on the role of Hokage, had yet to fully grasp the extent of Shisui's ocular powers.
However, after Hiruzen's explanation of Shisui's abilities, she immediately rejected the idea.
Kotoamatsukami—the ultimate genjutsu of the Mangekyō Sharingan, mastered solely by Uchiha Shisui. Undeniably the "strongest genjutsu," it could control a person's thoughts and will without them ever realizing it, permanently and completely altering the...
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"Someone broke in?"
Coulson's communication didn't exclude Ethan or Tony, and even if he wanted to, he couldn't exactly hide it from them. So, he allowed them to listen in.
This time, events had already deviated from the original plot. In the initial timeline, Coulson had no idea about the hammer's origin. When Thor stormed in, effortlessly taking down agents like slicing through butter, Coulso...
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"What just happened?"
Hawkeye was still trying to process what he'd just seen. The events had been so surreal that he started wondering if he'd imagined it all.
Coulson, being more familiar with Ethan's identity, recovered more quickly and turned to him with a question. "Was that magic? Are there any limitations to this kind of magic?"
Ethan shook his head. "The only limitation is the sk...
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"Me?" Ethan pointed at himself and thought for a moment about what might have happened recently in this world that would prompt S.H.I.E.L.D. to seek him out. It didn't take long for him to guess. "What do you need my help with?"
"We just need assistance identifying something," Coulson replied.
That answer confirmed Ethan's speculation: S.H.I.E.L.D. must have found Thor's hammer. The magical nat...
The cleanup work didn't require Ethan's involvement, as S.H.I.E.L.D. arrived promptly to take over the scene.
Watching S.H.I.E.L.D. escort Ivan Vanko away, Ethan couldn't help but wonder if this man would still avoid falling into Justin Hammer's hands to develop steel armors or "Iron Soldiers." With S.H.I.E.L.D. keeping such a close watch on someone capable of replicating the Arc Reactor, it was far more likely he'd eventually be exploited by Hydra instead.
Even though Tony had ...
Metropolis, South.
Located in the Perlantas District, this southern area of the city is a bustling hub of entertainment and indulgence. Renowned as the metropolis's premier entertainment zone, it boasts Disney Park, Ocean Park, a thriving gambling industry, world-class shows like Cirque du Soleil, luxurious five-star dining, art exhibitions, and theater performances. Perlantas is widely celebrated as a paradise of pleasure and art.
Yet beneath the glamour lies a darker world. Th...
The flames danced and black smoke rose, heating the air.
It was late autumn, and in the southern suburbs of the metropolis, the darkness was pierced by the raging firelight.
Jenny's towering, four-story-high body stood in the midst of the sea of fire, terrifying yet solitary, with no place to belong.
As the chaos settled and only the two of them remained, the crackling of the flames became the only sound.
The soft breeze swayed the firelight, twisting the black smo...
The night sky stretched wide and lonely, the stars scattered like faint, distant beacons.
Amid the boundless darkness, the camp stood as the sole island of light.
Within that light, chaos and destruction raged.
Jenny's enormous, grotesque body lumbered forward, stomping through the camp like an unstoppable war machine. Her monstrous form reduced the battlefield to rubble. With her overwhelming strength, she tore through tanks as if they were toys. She ripped an off-road v...
"Are you... still my slave?"
Jenny's massive lantern-like eyes welled with blood. Crimson droplets seeped from her clenched fists, falling through the air. The camp's strong floodlights illuminated each bead of blood, turning them into glistening rubies before they splattered onto the ground, staining the earth with streaks of scarlet.
She raised her right hand with effort, as if wanting to show something to Bardi—a ring.
The ring Bardi had given her, the one he h...
Southern Suburbs.
The night sky loomed oppressively dark, a cold wind sweeping through the stillness.
Above, the moon and stars glittered brightly against the deep, inky heavens, but their light wasn't enough to fully dispel the encroaching darkness.
The world below was shrouded in shadow. Darkness seeped into every crevice: the rocks, trees, soil, and wind itself seemed steeped in it.
Bardi walked through the night, his white figure stark against the blackened wor...
The Seven-Pointed Star Bible is the primary scripture of the Faith of the Seven. It is divided into seven gospel chapters, each corresponding to one of the Seven Faces of God. The official version contains over 300,000 words, and each printed copy with illustrations spans hundreds of pages.
Normally, purchasing a book made of parchment, painstakingly copied and painted by hand, costs at least one gold dragon. Even then, it's typically out of stock and must be custom-ordered—no one ha...
Tohsaka Rin: "Uh, what is he saying? I don't understand."
Chihiro: "To put it simply, he has mastered an algorithm that can predict the future through calculations, but it's not absolute because this algorithm has its limits. The future has countless possibilities, and he can't calculate every single one of them with precision."
Chihiro: "Think of it like that story about filling a chessboard with grains of rice. It's not that the calculation itself is impossible, but there's si...
As expected, Aizawa-sensei approved Kyoka's request after seeing the "Bat Armor." It wasn't a difficult decision to make, after all.
Following that, everyone's daily routine returned to normal. The only notable event was Kyoka's showcase of the "Bat Armor" during the Hero class on Tuesday.
Unfortunately, with only three days of practice, Kyoka wasn't yet able to fully utilize the combat suit's potential. Her performance, while solid, wasn't particularly groundbreaking.
In...
Many years ago, Rayleigh was a heroic and dashing pirate. Of course, even now, he remained charming, though he had transformed into a charismatic older gentleman who aged like fine wine.
In Shanks's memory, however, Rayleigh had always been a serious and responsible senior. Back on the Oro Jackson, Rayleigh essentially ran the ship, ensuring everything operated smoothly.
Roger's carefree and unpredictable personality meant Rayleigh had to act as the ship's mature and stable "hou...
As soon as Shanks finished speaking, he noticed that all his crewmates were looking at him as if he were an idiot. Their expressions left him slightly embarrassed.
Beckman let out a puff of smoke and sighed helplessly. "It's just Garp's grandson. How does your brain even work?"
"If I remember correctly, doesn't Garp have a son?" Yasopp asked, stroking his chin thoughtfully.
"Yeah. He was a Marine once, but then he disappeared. Supposedly retired," Shanks replied with a no...
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The landscape of European football is becoming increasingly chaotic.
In the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, Napoli, participating in the competition for the first time since its reform, shocked the world by crushing Wenger's Arsenal 4-0 at the Emirates Stadium. The comprehensive defeat left fans and media alike stunned.
Meanwhile, at Old Trafford, Manchester United conceded ...
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"Congratulations, Gao!"
When the German referee Stark blew the whistle to end the game, Wenger walked to the visiting team's coaching bench with a dejected expression. He shook hands with Gao Shen and offered his congratulations.
Looking back now, Wenger finally understood the purpose behind Gao Shen's high-profile remarks before the match.
This kid was cunning!
Reflecting on it,...