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"The road ahead is blocked."
As Iskandar and Artoria charged toward the throne room with Diarmuid, a figure descended from the sky to intercept them. It was Karna, summoned by Kotomine Shirou.
"Let's go together!"
The King of Conquerors and the King of Knights exchanged a glance before...
2025-01-11 08:26:14 +0000 UTC View Post
After leaving Dr. Tenma's place, Kaminari first walked Kyoka home and then boarded the Shinkansen back to Saitama City by himself.
The journey home was uneventful, and soon he found himself walking along the colorful highway, illuminated by the glow of the city's neon lights. As he strolled, his mind drifted, his thoughts wandering in the quiet of the late hour.
The city itself was peaceful, apart from the steady stream of traffic that felt like an endless river of light. With...
Holy Land—Mariejois, in the office of the Five Elders, Claudius and Sengoku stood before the council.
"Sengoku, you'd better give us a reasonable explanation!" Nusjuro barked furiously.
Claudius spoke softly, "Allow me to explain."
"Explain? Haven't I given you enough chances already? How do you think you became a fleet admiral in the first place?" Nusjuro snapped, oblivious to who had actually spoken.
Sengoku, who had been quietly reflecting on his mistakes, loo...
As it turned out, Gao Shen was right.
At Stamford Bridge, Hiddink deployed a 4-3-3 formation, nearly identical to the lineup from the previous away game against Aston Villa. The only change was Ashley Cole replacing Ferreira.
In the locker room before the match, Gao Shen reminded his players once again.
"Chelsea will definitely come out attacking. Be mentally prepared and stay calm, no matter what."
"They'll rely on more direct passes and crosses from the flanks."<...
Leon and his crew stared at the gleaming Colt Python revolver in shock.
With… a gun?
This wasn't the outcome Leon had anticipated. This man wasn't playing by any rules Leon understood.
His face twisted into an ugly grimace as he glared at Bardi. He wasn't insane, there was no way he would take that revolver.
The Suicide Slum might be chaotic, filthy, and rife with violence, but even here, certain lines weren't crossed. Killing someone outright in broad daylight w...
After a good night's rest, Ethan and Arthur resumed work on their hut as planned when the sun rose. They were set on staying in this location for the next month.
In this Wonder Woman world, there were plenty of valuable opportunities, but most of them were either out of reach or lacked concrete clues to pursue. Rather than wasting energy chasing something uncertain, Ethan chose to remain here and focus on organizing his existing resources.
For a while now, Ethan had been searchi...
Aegor had just arrived in King's Landing and naturally didn't know his way around. Fortunately, Tyrion had lived in the city long enough to navigate it with ease. While not an expert on every street, he had no trouble finding their destination. As they talked, they soon arrived at the only professional seal-making shop in King's Landing, and one of the few in all of Westeros.
Westeros in this era was far behind the modern world Aegor had known before crossing over. However, as the Seve...
The sudden attack left Kushina completely disoriented. Having spent most of her life in the safety of Konoha and with little battlefield experience, she was momentarily frozen in confusion.
But Orochimaru was no ordinary ninja.
His vigilance and ability to detect danger were second nature, honed to a razor's edge.
The moment the silver needle launched, Orochimaru reacted instantly. With a quick motion, he grabbed Kushina's arm and pulled her behind him, shielding her. At ...
"Hahaha, Chihiro, your death is at hand!"
Seeing Karna withdraw, Bluebeard didn't waste time arguing. Laughing maniacally, he commanded his monstrous creations the sea demon and the Beast of Billows to charge toward Chihiro with unstoppable force.
At the same time, Achilles received Kotomine Shirou's orders and reluctantly retreated, clearly displeased at being pulled away from the battle.
The two enormous beasts, the sea demon and the Beast of Billows, ...
2025-01-10 07:47:30 +0000 UTC View PostShizuoka Prefecture, Shimizu Ward, Support Equipment Research Institute of the Mitsui Foundation.
"It's about time you got here. Eh, who's she?" Dr. Tenma stood with his hands in the pockets of his white lab coat, ready to complain when his eyes fell on the purple-haired girl behind Kaminari.
"Girlfriend?"
"Ah?!"
Both Kaminari and Kyoka froze. Kyoka's face immediately turned bright red, while Kaminari sighed and shook his head with a small smile. "No, she's my clas...
The incident on North Blue's Minion Island was a significant matter for the World Government. However, to the wider world, it was nothing but a minor blip, an inconsequential event. After all, what did the death of one small-time pirate mean on a global scale?
The world's attention was fixated elsewhere. In New World, the downfall of Charlotte Linlin, once a figure on the verge of claiming the title of Pirate Emperor, had sent shockwaves across the seas. Marine, CP-X, and the Seven War...
Once Gion disappeared from view, Doflamingo broke the silence. "You're Marine, aren't you?"
Rosinante froze, then said softly, "You knew all along?"
"You idiot. Nothing escapes me. How could you possibly think you could hide it from me?" Doflamingo snapped angrily.
"Then why did you make me one of your top executives?" Rosinante asked in a surprised tone.
"I was naïve. I thought you were my brother. What does it matter if you're Marine? After all, I'm CP-X. As lon...
February 21st, the 25th round of Serie A.
Napoli hosted Genoa at home.
The game was scheduled for the afternoon, and Gao Shen made significant rotations in the lineup, openly signaling his intention to conserve energy for the upcoming Champions League match.
After all, wasn't Napoli's five-point lead in the league precisely to allow them to perform better in the Champions League?
The match was tightly contested for 70 minutes, until the 71st minute. Parejo, who had...
Ryuji's gaze flicked from the panicked students to the cursed spirit, his expression calm despite the tense situation. He stepped forward, but before he could act, Yumiko's voice broke the silence.
"Ryuji, why don't you let us handle this one?" she said boldly, stepping forward. Her eyes blazed with determination. "We've been training for this. Let's see how far we've come."
Ryuji paused, glancing at Yumiko. Her unwavering expression caught his attention, and he coul...
2025-01-09 08:56:03 +0000 UTC View PostOrochimaru firmly believed in the saying: "To stabilize the outside, one must first settle the inside."
If Konoha, a village as large and politically tangled as it was, were to be properly governed, its internal issues had to be resolved first. Tsunade, as the Fourth Hokage, already possessed the qualifications and skills necessary to lead, and ordinary problems wouldn't trouble her. However, two major obstacles remained, ones she couldn't handle alone.
The first was Danzo, who ...
The Suicide Slum was located in the southern part of Metropolis, a place defined by poverty, rampant crime, unchecked gun violence, and an overwhelming atmosphere of desperation.
Though its official name was Hob's Bay, the bleak reality of life there had earned it the nickname Suicide Slum. The name reflected the harsh truth: living there was like committing a slow, agonizing suicide. Only those with nowhere else to go, the truly destitute, considered it a viable option for survival. O...
Laboratory.
An old World War II-era biogas laboratory in Colorado, now abandoned.
After the complete destruction of the Nevada military base and underground laboratory by Bardi, General Vic relocated Jenny and Slade to this facility to continue secret biological experiments.
Nearly four months had passed. Using several human cadavers obtained by General Vic for research, Jenny not only succeeded in rescuing Slade but also managed to create a genetic serum capable of enhan...
Before nightfall, Ethan and Arthur managed to piece together a rough shed, just enough to provide shelter from the wind and rain. Covered with a layer of leaves, it would suffice for the night.
Now that they had a temporary place to stay, they could relax slightly. Diana, the inquisitive and energetic child, had been pestering Ethan with endless questions. Eventually, Ethan relented and began answering her peculiar queries.
"Are you not from this world?"
"No," Ethan admit...
After a short nap and confirming with Yoren that they wouldn't be leaving for the Wall in the next few days, Aegor and Tyrion set out together, discussing details as they rode.
"Any form of fundraising is a scam at the beginning," Aegor began. "The difference between legitimate finance and outright fraud is this: in the former, 'cheating' people out of their money is just the initial step, not the ultimate goal. What we're doing or at least what we hope to be doing falls into the first...
"Fionn, please retrieve the Holy Grail!"
Darnic reacted swiftly, pointing toward the Holy Grail as it was being drawn away by the suction force from the Hanging Gardens of Vanity.
"Leave it to me."
Fionn also understood that now was not the time for reminiscing. Without hesitation, he dashed toward the Holy Grail.
Seeing this, Karna attempted to intercept him but was blocked by Vlad III, Chiron, and Avicebron.
With his remarkable agility, Fionn scaled the ca...
Kaminari ignored the fat man's absurd request for a stronger Pokémon and calmly ordered Pikachu to take action. The next moment, 300 kilograms of golden sand swirled in the air, transforming into waves that crashed toward the villains from all directions.
"Retreat!"
Seeing the golden sand surging toward them, the purple-glowing leader wasted no time. He grabbed the scarred man and the fat man and began to flee.
"Nokawa, cut a path! Fatty, cover our backs!"
"Leave ...
"I'll hold them off later, Law. You must run. Don't let Marine catch you," Rosinante whispered urgently to Trafalgar Law.
Before Law could respond, Rosinante straightened up and addressed Gion. "Vice Admiral Gion, the Ope-Ope Fruit… it was destroyed in the explosion just now," he said.
"You expect me to believe that?" Gion asked coldly, her face darkening.
Her sharp eyes moved to Law, narrowing in suspicion. "Is it him? Did this child eat the Ope-Ope Fruit? Are yo...
Three years had passed since Gao Shen found himself in this world, and he was feeling the ever-deepening effects of the butterfly effect.
This "catfish" had stirred up massive changes, including the development of the Brazilian central defender standing before him: David Luiz.
Gao Shen vividly remembered that when he first started coaching Napoli, he had jokingly suggested David Luiz grow a big, fluffy afro. David Luiz, intrigued by the idea, actually grew one, thinking it would...
When he woke up in the morning, Gao Shen felt a little sluggish.
He had spent the entire night in the tactical library poring over Hiddink's books. From tactical philosophies to training habits and locker room management techniques, he read as much as he could find about the Dutch coach.
It took him the entire night to barely finish reading Hiddink's coaching career. But that wasn't enough, he still needed to go over everything carefully, analyze it, and study it repeatedly. Gao...
Ethan really had no special purpose for being on Paradise Island. During this time, he had been sorting through the situation. The appearances of Hippolyta and Antiope were familiar, leading him to believe that this world was likely the movie version of Wonder Woman… or the larger DC Cinematic Universe.
"First Marvel, now DC?" Ethan muttered to himself, feeling slightly overwhelmed.
He wondered whether the space-time energy he had been using was deliberately targeting such wor...
"Where is this place? We're not still in the Sea of Calm, are we?"
Ethan scanned his surroundings. The area had a primitive feel, untouched by modern civilization. Standing on the beach, he looked to either side, endless stretches of sand and cliffs. This looked like an island. Behind them lay the vast, endless blue sea, reinforcing the illusion that they hadn't left the Sea of Calm but had simply landed on a random island.
"I have no idea where we are," Ethan admitted.
T...
"Your Excellency, this joke is not funny," Carmine said, setting down his sterling silver knife and fork with deliberate calm. His face remained neutral, but the subtle tension in his jaw betrayed the anger simmering beneath his composed exterior. He picked up a napkin, lightly dabbing at the corners of his mouth, a display of cultured restraint that masked the insult he felt.
Bardi's words had been beyond arrogant. The young man, barely in his twenties, had implied that Carmine, the r...
Carmine Hotel, seventh floor.
The Victorian-style hall was filled with vibrant colors and clearly defined decor. It was luxurious yet artistic, blending opulence with refined taste.
On the dining table were premium delicacies: top-grade caviar from Caviar House Prunier in the UK, Italian black truffles, French foie gras, and the world-renowned Polmard beef steak. A single steak alone, priced at $3,600. There were also an array of fine seafood, lobster, and cheese pasta.
T...
In Winterfell, there would always be a butler or servant busy making arrangements to ensure someone like Aegor had proper accommodations for the night. But this was Dragonstone, and the word "polite" likely didn't exist in Stannis Baratheon's vocabulary. Under the guidance of a guard, Aegor quickly found himself outside the castle gates. Facing the dark night, the kind-hearted guard handed him a torch. Of course, there were no wolves or White Walkers on the island, and for a Night's Watch ran...
2025-01-08 10:31:26 +0000 UTC View Post"I don't know, but I can make a guess," Melisandre said, pursing her lips as she looked at Aegor. "After all, the first White Walker killer in Westeros in a thousand years is sitting right here, isn't he?"
The earlier tension in the room had subsided, replaced by a more amicable atmosphere. This old witch, who had clearly lived for who knows how many centuries, was disturbingly good at steering conversations. Aegor, unable to find an appropriate response, kept his expression neutral an...