In the first half of the Grand Line, the Prometheus sailed steadily across a calm stretch of water.
On the deck, a golden birdcage with a diameter of more than three meters sat prominently. Inside, a small dinosaur, about one meter in length, paced around. This was the Microraptor that Nia and Stussy had captured during their time on the prehistoric island of Little Garden.
At first glance, without prior knowledge, one might mistake the creature for an exotic bird. Its body was ...
2025-01-19 09:07:21 +0000 UTC
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Napoli defeated Chelsea 4-1 at home and 6-2 on aggregate, successfully advancing to the quarterfinals!
This news quickly created a stir across European football.
Everyone was surprised by the result, yet at the same time, it seemed entirely reasonable.
Why?
After Napoli reversed Chelsea 2-1 in the first leg away, their chances of advancing were already very high. In the second leg, Napoli held the initiative, while Chelsea, forced to attack away from home, were pla...
2025-01-19 09:06:51 +0000 UTC
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The Napoli fans at the San Paolo Stadium were far from welcoming to Hiddink, but the Dutchman did not retreat to his bench.
The first half ended with a score of 3-1 in favor of Napoli.
Napoli played a brilliant first half, almost completely suppressing Chelsea. Just before the break, Rakitic even came close to adding another goal with a long-range strike that rattled the crossbar.
After halftime, Napoli continued to deny Chelsea any room to breathe. From the first minute ...
2025-01-19 09:06:15 +0000 UTC
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Soul transfer? Resurrection?
White Zetsu and Black Zetsu couldn't believe their eyes.
From their memories, even the Rinnegan of the Sage of Six Paths required a price and specific conditions to perform a resurrection technique.
But Orochimaru could seemingly resurrect someone so effortlessly?
This had to be a joke.
Thinking of this, Zetsu subconsciously glanced at Uchiha Obito standing beside him.
If Orochimaru's resurrection technique truly worked, O...
2025-01-18 10:11:54 +0000 UTC
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Because Nawaki didn't want to live in the shadow of his sister, he kept a low profile in Konoha and sought recognition from the village through his own efforts.
As a result, while many in Konoha knew of Nawaki, only a few were aware that he was Tsunade's younger brother.
Obito, however, knew about Nawaki due to his teacher's teacher, Jiraiya.
When Nawaki died on the Sand Ninja Defense Line, Obito had been with Minato on a mission at the Iwa Ninja Defense Line.
At t...
2025-01-18 10:11:16 +0000 UTC
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Metropolis.
This was a true metropolis, with blooming flowers, towering skyscrapers, bustling streets, and crowds of people flowing like endless tides.
The energy of the lively crowd radiated warmth, infusing the entire city with vitality.
This was not just a city—it was the city. Vibrant, full of life, and one of the world's greatest urban marvels.
Even begging here had an air of dignity compared to the despair of the suicide slum. Of course, there were no begga...
2025-01-18 10:10:29 +0000 UTC
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Lex Luthor stood uneasily in front of the door. Over the past few days, he had observed the changes in the suicide ghetto, the rules that had been implemented and the brutal, domineering reputation that surrounded Bardi.
Lex believed the time had come to change his destiny.
He wouldn't stay in the suicide slum forever. He despised this place, loathed it to his core. Even though Bardi had improved conditions and brought order, Lex felt no goodwill toward him or the slum.
H...
2025-01-18 10:09:58 +0000 UTC
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Ethan smoothly swapped out the magazine in his Beretta and reloaded the frost arrows into his wristband, one by one. Even as his hands worked, his sharp gaze scanned the surroundings, alert for any hidden enemies.
The faint light from his scattered glow sticks cast eerie shadows, but it wasn't enough. The firelight from the fireballs and flaming arrows had already faded, and the torches had been extinguished during the chaotic battle.
"Relight the torches," Ethan ordered calmly....
2025-01-18 10:09:06 +0000 UTC
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Ethan noticed the swarm of zombies rushing toward them, calmly took off his backpack, and retrieved a bundle of glow sticks.
"Don't lose your heads," he said dryly.
As he spoke, he cracked one of the sticks, which immediately began to emit a faint, phosphorescent light. He tossed it to the ground, illuminating the surrounding area.
These glow sticks were brought back from the Resident Evil world, a practical tool in situations like this.
Ethan continued cracking an...
2025-01-18 10:08:38 +0000 UTC
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"Debtor: The Night's Watch. Buyer and Creditor: Jaime Lannister. Purchase Amount: 200 Gold Dragons. Date: Year 298 of the Aegon Calendar..."
Tyrion muttered aloud as he wrote, his quill moving steadily across the parchment. Soon, he had filled most of the bond. Coincidentally, Jack, who had been sent on errands earlier, returned just in time, completing the two tasks Aegor had assigned him. Among the items Jack brought back was the official seal Tyrion and Aegor had ordered, allowing t...
2025-01-18 10:07:59 +0000 UTC
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Didn't Tyrion go to find the young man who made paper? How is he suddenly here at this moment, successfully brokering a deal for the first time? And hadn't they agreed to wait until the seal arrived before starting this venture? Why begin in advance?
A flood of questions clogged Aegor's mind. But generally speaking, fundraising is just another way of doing business. For a merchant, having customers come to you is never a bad thing.
Pausing the story he had been telling, Aegor st...
2025-01-18 10:07:31 +0000 UTC
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[Mordred stared coldly at Astolfo and said, "I'm very sorry, but I've already decided he's my enemy. If he were weaker, perhaps he could have found another way out."]
[With that, Mordred slowly raised her sword. Her target was no longer Astolfo, but Sieg.]
[Rather than dealing with Astolfo, Mordred now prioritized killing the homunculus who had dared to injure her.]
[Sieg stood frozen, staring at Mordred's imposing figure. He couldn't move.]
[The fear was overwhelm...
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[Mordred: "Stop spouting nonsense!"]
[Like a berserker, Mordred deflected Astolfo's spear upward with her sword, then took the opportunity to thrust her blade toward Astolfo's abdomen.]
[Astolfo twisted his body with all his might, causing Mordred's sword to only pierce his side, narrowly avoiding instant death.]
[But did it matter?]
[Astolfo, now severely injured, had become little more than a lamb awaiting slaughter.]
[Mordred: "Goodbye. I'll admit, this w...
2025-01-18 10:05:47 +0000 UTC
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Thirty minutes later, Kaminari and Kyoka left. Momo stood alone in the dressing room, which spanned over 200 square meters. She gazed blankly at herself in the massive floor-to-ceiling mirror, still wearing the "Athena Divine Cloth" that captivated her so deeply.
"Wasn't this supposed to be an early birthday present?"
"Pfft!"
As the thought crossed her mind, Momo chuckled softly. "My birthday is nearly three months away. Isn't it too early for a birthday gift?"
Her...
2025-01-18 10:04:42 +0000 UTC
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The World Government exercises tight control over the Marines, monitoring everything from annual military budgets to equipment. While warships can be built independently, all artillery and other weapons must be purchased from the World Government.
Marine artillery is distinct from standard artillery, designed specifically for their warships. Even if it were obtained by other factions, it couldn't easily be mounted on ordinary vessels.
What Claudius wanted to study was precisely ...
2025-01-18 10:02:59 +0000 UTC
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The prehistoric island of Little Garden had no official port—after all, no one lived on the island except for the ancient creatures roaming its expanse. Aside from two bored giants engaged in a centuries-long duel, there weren't any intelligent beings calling this place home.
Claudius had no interest in the two giants, so he didn't pay them any mind. It wasn't as if the island was completely untouched by humans either.
In fact, many ships would dock near the island every year ...
2025-01-18 10:02:12 +0000 UTC
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Sarri was sitting in his usual spot in the stands, where he had the best view of the game, surrounded by Napoli fans.
As a guest coach studying with the team, he wasn't part of the senior coaching staff, and there weren't enough seats in the technical area for everyone. But this didn't bother him. From the stands, he could watch the game with a clear perspective.
Since arriving in Naples nearly six months ago, Sarri had experienced nothing short of amazement.
In such a sh...
2025-01-18 10:00:31 +0000 UTC
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After winning the first leg of the Champions League 2-1 away, how should we approach the second leg at home?
This is a fascinating question.
In reality, there's no definitive answer.
Playing defensive counterattacks may seem like a safe option, but it effectively hands over control of the game to the opposition at your home ground.
Considering Chelsea conceded two away goals in the first leg, they are under pressure to score at least twice in the second leg to offs...
2025-01-18 09:59:59 +0000 UTC
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No matter the world, a man's pursuits rarely deviate from three things: money, power, and women.
In a world like the ninja world, where life can be snuffed out in an instant, there might be another pursuit: strength.
But after obtaining all these things, a person may still find themselves lost.
This was the case for Orochimaru now.
All his dreams had been realized, leaving him with an odd sense of aimlessness.
Bored and unsure of his next steps, he felt it w...
2025-01-17 09:04:50 +0000 UTC
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On the velvet bed, sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows, illuminating the luxurious dark-gold curtains adorned with lace, which had already been pulled back. The room was opulent, designed for the enjoyment of the wealthy, but it now stood as a silent testament to the actions of one man.
Bardi slowly opened his eyes, his body half-bathed in sunlight. His skin absorbed the energy, stirring his cells awake. It felt like mint touched by morning dew—cool, refreshing, an...
2025-01-17 09:03:06 +0000 UTC
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It was nighttime, the sky was clear, and stars sparkled brightly across the heavens.
An off-road military vehicle sped from the bustling metropolis into the remote southern suburbs.
This was the site of General Vic's latest deployment. Here, powerful weapons had been prepared, including newly developed laser strike systems, ground-launched missiles, and a supersonic force field calibrated to match Bardi's unique physical frequency.
As the vehicle approached the site, Sam ...
2025-01-17 09:00:40 +0000 UTC
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"Can we go inside?"
Standing at the entrance of the cave, even Helena, who wasn't a mage, could feel the overwhelming aura of death emanating from the darkness within.
Compared to the rest of the island, the energy in the cave was exponentially stronger. If remaining on the island for too long was dangerous, entering the cave was undoubtedly far worse.
"I wouldn't recommend it," Ethan said flatly.
As a mage, his sensitivity to energy was sharper than the others'. T...
2025-01-17 08:58:58 +0000 UTC
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Sitting in the boat, Ethan began methodically checking and organizing his equipment.
This time, he was fully armed. He wore the armor gifted to him by Charsi, the wristbands from Isendra, and the ring from Xul. The iron rod from Diablo was secured, and Merlin's Book of Inheritance rested in its familiar place.
A longsword lay across his lap, which he planned to strap to his waist once they reached shore.
In addition to his melee weapons, a Beretta pistol hung at his right...
2025-01-17 08:58:34 +0000 UTC
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In terms of swordsmanship, Aegor might not even be half as skilled as the swordmaster hired by Arya's father. But teaching a beginner like Arya, who had no prior experience with swordplay, wasn't a competition. A higher skill level didn't necessarily mean one would be a better teacher.
Aegor still remembered how, back in junior high, his physics classes were taught by a PE teacher. It sounded like a tired old joke, but it was true. His parents had been busy starting a business, and he'...
2025-01-17 08:57:48 +0000 UTC
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[Vlad III: "Red Lancer, you are indeed worthy of the title of hero. With your armor, I doubt even a battering ram would work against you, let alone an iron stake."]
[Karna: "Thank you for your praise, King."]
[Vlad III: "If you were not a pagan, I would allow you the chance to surrender. It's unfortunate that you place your faith in a false god."]
[Karna: "How can you be so certain the god I believe in is false?"]
[Vlad III: "Of course, I know. A true god is an abs...
2025-01-17 08:55:43 +0000 UTC
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[Astolfo continued his assault on Semiramis. The Empress summoned numerous magic arrays, releasing torrents of lightning, but Astolfo's barrier blocked them all.]
[Astolfo: "I'll take your head!"]
[Semiramis: "Ha, it seems my Hanging Gardens have been underestimated!"]
[The Empress summoned another series of magic circles, this time connecting them to amplify the lightning's power before releasing a far stronger attack.]
[The reckless Astolfo had his barrier shatte...
2025-01-17 08:55:12 +0000 UTC
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After a while, a lifelike image of Athena's Cloth appeared on the light screen projected on the table. Remarkably, it didn't take the full twenty minutes Kaminari expected, only about fifteen.
Well… Pikachu had helped with the coloring. Without that, how could it have been so detailed and vivid in such a short amount of time?
"Look, this is it," Kaminari murmured as he stared at the image, almost in a trance. His thoughts began to wander. "Should this be called the 'Golden Cl...
2025-01-17 08:53:54 +0000 UTC
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Listening to Doflamingo's words, Claudius fell silent for a moment. From his tone, he could sense that Doflamingo's usual energy and arrogance had faded.
Instead of the brash and confident persona of the past, there was now a sense of calmness and restraint.
It felt as if something was brewing within him, perhaps hatred and anger?
"I didn't know how to talk to you, which is why I haven't reached out for so long," Claudius sighed and said.
Doflamingo paused briefly ...
2025-01-17 08:52:04 +0000 UTC
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After confirming the plan, Sengoku stated that he would dispatch personnel to Water Seven as soon as possible to deliver the seastone environmental fusion technology to Tom. Tom would then collaborate with members of the Marine Science Division to develop a new generation of sea trains. The goal was to implement this project in the Calm Belt as quickly as possible.
The Aqua Laguna arrived two days earlier than usual this year. The heavy rain hadn't stopped, and the tsunami was already ...
2025-01-17 08:51:17 +0000 UTC
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Both teams played in the Champions League midweek and faced strong opponents in the league over the weekend, but the outcomes were drastically different.
The formidable Napoli defeated Juventus 1-0 away, thanks to Cannavaro's decisive goal. They secured three vital points and further extended their lead at the top of Serie A.
Meanwhile, Mourinho's Inter Milan could only manage a 3-3 draw at home against Roma, failing to maintain pressure on Napoli and watching as Gao Shen and hi...
2025-01-17 08:50:41 +0000 UTC
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