On the evening of February 28th, at the Olympic Stadium in Turin.
When the match reached the 88th minute, Napoli's Argentine midfielder Pastore, who had come on as a substitute, received a pass from Vargas near the left corner of the penalty area. Shaking off Juventus' right-back Grygera, he forced a breakthrough down the left side of the box.
Facing Juventus' center-back Legrottaglie, who was blocking his path, the young Argentine kept feinting and shaking, eventually attemptin...
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"As a child?"
Obito was stunned for a moment before quickly recalling that his blood had indeed been drawn once by the Uchiha clan leader when he was a child.
But what does that have to do with his identity?
Orochimaru, unbothered by Obito's confusion, immediately launched into his own fabricated reasoning.
He claimed to have conducted research on the blood sample and found that Obito's power was quite special, somewhat different from the rest of the Uchiha clan. B...
2025-01-16 10:30:37 +0000 UTC
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In a villa with warm lighting, a sturdy, unsmiling lieutenant general in his thirties stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling glass windows.
Sam Lane gently swirled the vodka in his glass, his eyes fixed on the night outside.
Vodka, in its purest form, carried no noticeable smell. Its sweetness and fiery passion only emerged upon drinking, smooth as water, but as intense as fire.
<...
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Underground Exchange.
Storehouse.
"Do you know Barmulodi?"
"Who doesn't? A group of maniacs with submachine guns, screaming 'For Barmulodi!' while shooting like lunatics."
"Are they insane?"
"My god, it's madness. In the past two weeks, they've wiped out the City Council, the Ninety-Nine, the Gambino Mafia branch, and the Brotherhood."
"They took over the biker gang's system factory, seized the Satan's Hell ordnance workshop, and even the Rose Blood G...
2025-01-16 10:27:37 +0000 UTC
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The small boat's progress across the waves was slow, the undulating sea making it difficult to maintain speed and direction. Ethan stood on the deck of the Goddess of Dawn, waiting patiently as the boat drew closer.
When the boat finally reached the ship, Ethan dropped the rope ladder, watching as the passengers prepared to board. He stood ready to greet them, his stance calm but cautious.
As the boat neared, the woman standing at its center raised her hands to show she was unar...
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Tyrion's enthusiasm for the project was beyond imagination. When Aegor woke from his dreams and got dressed to go out on business, Tyrion had already taken Morris to the outskirts of the city to meet the young man who made paper.
Of course, Aegor wasn't ashamed of getting up late. He'd been working until the early hours, and in terms of rest, he'd probably had two or three hours less sleep than the dwarf.
While eating breakfast, Aegor ran into Yoren, who also seemed to have woke...
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While discussing the details of establishing a book printing industry chain, Aegor and Tyrion returned to the inn together. As they entered, the innkeeper informed Aegor that a young man had come looking for him earlier in the afternoon, asking for money.
"It should be the son of the mine owner you introduced to me," Aegor mused after thinking for a moment. He hadn't borrowed any money yet, so the only person who might come to him about funds was likely that young man. "It's probably b...
2025-01-16 10:25:57 +0000 UTC
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"Shut up, Rider!"
Celenike scolded Astolfo angrily, her expression one of utter fury, as though she wanted to devour him alive.
Astolfo opened his mouth to respond, but Chiron, quick to act, covered it with his hand.
This child truly had no sense of the situation. He didn't realize that Sieg was now the target of everyone's ire.
[In the Hanging Gardens, Kotomine Shirou stood watching the battle below, his expression betraying a faint eagerne...
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Because both sides had tacitly agreed not to use their detection functions, the situation on the field quickly descended into chaos. A flurry of flamethrowers and 100,000 volts of electricity crackled through the battlefield, raging against the stormy backdrop.
For the spectators, it wasn't too hard to figure out what was happening, just focus on the attacks that left marks on the ground. That was a dead giveaway. At the same time, the difference between the virtual clones of 'Pikachu'...
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At this moment, Sengoku couldn't help but feel a little proud. While CP-X had become increasingly prominent on the seas in recent years, achieving one major feat after another, at the end of the day, they still needed Marine to cooperate.
After all, CP-X was too specialized and exclusive. Although it boasted many powerful individuals, its foundation was shallow compared to Marine, which had a history stretching back over 800 years.
Sengoku had this confidence. He viewed the Calm...
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"Yes, it's truly unethical. It feels wrong to use it—it's dangerous."
Sengoku nodded in agreement. "Yes, we Marines are champions of justice. How could we use such a weapon?"
"Right, Marines can't use it, but pirates can," Claudius said with an evil grin.
Sengoku wasn't a fool; he immediately understood Claudius's meaning. The first thing to rule out was selling this poison gas to random pirates, that was impossible. However, if the poison gas was handed to a pirate gro...
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Under the leadership of Guus Hiddink, Chelsea were formidable at Stamford Bridge, making them a tough opponent to face at home.
At the post-match press conference, Gao Shen openly expressed his admiration and respect for Hiddink, as well as for Chelsea as a team, even though his Napoli had just secured a 2-1 victory over the Blues.
"We didn't play particularly well at the start of both the first and second halves. They mounted some threatening attacks and put us under a lot of p...
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The referee blew the whistle, signaling the end of the match!
A heavy silence blanketed Stamford Bridge.
Judging by both their performance and the result, Chelsea's showing in this match wasn't poor at all. Compared to their time under Scolari, the players worked harder, the team played more cohesively, and there was an evident improvement.
This should have been a game that inspired optimism.
But they lost.
This was the first leg of the Champions League Roun...
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The power of the Six Paths refers to possessing abilities on the same level as the Sage of Six Paths.
For instance, by absorbing all the tailed beasts into one's body, one can achieve the power of the Six Paths.
Another way is by inheriting the Sage's lineage and awakening the dormant potential within one's body.
Currently, these are the two main methods to obtain the power of the S...
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Because White Zetsu's body can merge with the earth, his tracking and perception abilities are extremely strong.
However, he never approached Orochimaru directly and relied solely on clones to follow him.
As a result, he couldn't copy Orochimaru's chakra or use long-range perception on him.
To ensure he could track him effectively, White Zetsu had no choice but to deploy several cl...
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Obito was stunned when Orochimaru uncovered his identity.
He couldn't figure out how Orochimaru had managed to discover it.
But he wouldn't give up so easily.
After all, Nagato was a key part of the entire Eye of the Moon Plan.
If Orochimaru couldn't be persuaded, implementing the plan would require an indefinite delay.
Thus, without compromising other plans, Obito decided to prioritize recruiting Orochimaru.
Orochimaru, however, wasn't overly concern...
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In just one week, Bardi completely took control of the territory once ruled by the Brotherhood.
He gathered all the members, executed the two leading rebels, and then restructured the organization. Balancing brutality with benevolence, he implemented a carrot-and-stick approach: those who obeyed would benefit, while those who resisted would be killed without hesitation. Under his rule, the gang members earned more than before, and their lives, though dangerous, became marginally more s...
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The Goddess of Dawn moved cautiously around the island. Out of an abundance of caution, Ethan kept the ship at a safe distance, allowing him to observe the island's general features through his telescope.
"Drop the speed a little more," he said.
The galleon crewed by female adventurers was doing the same thing. Previously, the larger ship had been ahead, while Ethan's Goddess of Dawn followed at a fixed distance. Now, both vessels circled the island carefully, keeping their dist...
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After accepting this unexpected female apprentice, Aegor rubbed his temples, feeling a headache coming on. His responsibilities had increased yet again, and he was utterly exhausted.
Coming from a peaceful and prosperous modern world, his childhood diet's nutritional quality was on par with what nobles in this world enjoyed. His naturally excellent physical condition, coupled with some training, made him stronger and more agile than many veterans stationed at the Wall. But that was the...
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[Vlad III: "Gentlemen, Saber has already left the battlefield, Assassin has defected, and the opponent we face now has likely assembled all six of their Servants except for Berserker. The disparity in combat power is significant."]
["So, I must ask, gentlemen, are you willing to accept defeat?"]
[Although the four did not respond verbally, their expressions said everything.]
[Vlad III: "Very well, we will claim victory!"]
["In the face of such overwhelming odds, de...
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About forty-five minutes later, the elite butler, who appeared ever-efficient, arrived at the concert hall to inform the group that the battle site had been renovated.
Forty-five minutes, definitely not more than fifty, was an impressive display of efficiency, even though the lead time barely stretched beyond a minute.
"Phew, it's finally ready... A real-life Pokémon battle." Kaminari gently set down the electric guitar in his hand, exchanged an excited glance with Momo and Kyo...
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Water 7 wasn't Claudius's final destination; it was just a stop along the way. While there, he received news of a mineral discovery in the Calm Belt. Using the opportunity, he briefly discussed the sea train project connecting the Calm Belt with Tom.
This time, Claudius's ultimate destination was Little Garden. Yes, Little Garden again. Despite several previous attempts, he still hadn't managed to set foot on the prehistoric island. Every time he approached it, some crisis would arise,...
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Napoli's Italian striker Pelle vividly remembered what had happened earlier that morning. After the team meeting, head coach Gao Shen, as usual, had called the players to his office one by one for a candid conversation.
This was nothing new. It was a tradition in the Napoli camp, a daily practice that all the players had become accustomed to.
Sometimes, these talks were just casual check-ins. Gao Shen would ask how they were doing, inquire about their families, and even discuss ...
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Although Obito's space-time ninjutsu isn't as fast as the Flying Thunder God in battle, it excels in travel since it doesn't require marking.
As a result, he arrived quickly.
The sudden appearance startled Mikoto.
She reacted instantly, drawing her sword and positioning herself next to Orochimaru, while Kushina looked on warily.
When the masked man introduced himself as Uchiha Madara, Kushina looked confused, but Mikoto frowned.
"Uchiha… Madara?"
"D...
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The reason Obito investigated the source of Orochimaru's forces in the Sound Ninja Village was quite simple.
These ninjas not only had mysterious origins but also interfered significantly with his plans. To eliminate the problem at its root, Obito and Zetsu began investigating directly.
With their abilities—perception, surveillance, and controlling ordinary villagers to gather intelligence, it wasn't hard to locate the Sound Ninja Village. Once they had the location, finding t...
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Mike stepped onto the stage as soon as he saw Miley draw his dagger and charge at Bardi. Anticipating the attack, Mike moved swiftly. He grabbed the bloodied green saber dagger, still sticky from Leon's earlier use, and stepped in front of Bardi, deflecting Miley's blade with practiced ease.
"Calm down. Pick up your brother's head and put it back—maybe there's still a heartbeat," Mike sneered coldly, his voice laced with mockery.
Miley's rage only deepened. His bloodshot eyes ...
2025-01-14 09:14:48 +0000 UTC
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"All women?"
Of course, there were women in the Sea of Calm—otherwise, humanity would have vanished from this world long ago. But given the harsh environment, few women became adventurers. Most of them took on roles such as cooks or seamstresses on larger ships, handling tasks like laundry or repairs. On some ships, they were forced into more degrading roles simply to survive.
In general, women didn't have it easy in the Sea of Calm. Most relied on men for protection and suste...
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Once again, they returned to the Sea of Calm.
Although Ethan hadn't acquired any new items or profound knowledge during this journey, the gains were no less significant than before.
His growth in strength and the "upgrade" of the space-time Orb were both results of cumulative effort. Originally, Ethan had thought that reaching this level before leaving the Sea of Calm would already be a fast pace. Now, his goals had been achieved ahead of schedule.
"It's just that staying...
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To be fair, Arya is a lively, adorable, and lovable child, just like her brother Bran. She's not as skilled at dressing up as her sister Sansa, so she often gives off the impression of being "plain-looking." However, from a modern perspective, judging by her facial features and bone structure, this little girl is actually quite the beauty.
Apparently, someone agreed with this judgment. If Aegor remembered correctly, someone in the original story remarked that Arya resembled her aunt Ly...
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"Chihiro, hurry up! Take it out and show us already!"
As soon as they returned, Iskandar couldn't contain his excitement and reached out toward Chihiro.
"I know, I know. Why are you so impatient?" Chihiro sighed before taking out the Holy Grail and placing it on the table.
"So this is the Holy Grail?"
The gathered Servants, including Iskandar and Artoria, leaned closer, examining it curiously.
Although some had participated in previous Holy Grail Wars, most ...
2025-01-14 09:12:12 +0000 UTC
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