Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Whether you're celebrating the holiday itself or just enjoying a day off, I hope you all have a really wonderful day.
It's a time traditionally about gratitude, and I'm certainly grateful for all of you. If you're able to, take some time to connect with loved ones, enjoy some good food, and just relax and recharge.
And if you're in a position to do so, think about those who might be struggling and see if you can share a little kindness or supp...
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Chapter 100 - Top Ten
The open-air venue buzzed with excitement as 500 creatures, representing the cream of Black Wind's warriors, assembled on a massive platform.
They stood in an orderly manner: soaring birds, lumbering beasts, and skittering insects. They showcased a kaleidoscope of colors and sizes.
The Race of Ten Thousand Souls was over, and the time had come for rewards to be handed out.
Elder Feng Huo and Elder Lei Lang hovered before the participa...
2024-11-27 17:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 355 - Bankai Interrupted
“Princess Rurichiyo, this is Byakuya Kuchiki, head of the Kuchiki Clan,” a large, imposing Shinigami with a surprisingly gentle voice whispered to Rurichiyo.
“Oh! My apologies, Lord Kuchiki,” Rurichiyo said, curtseying again. She might not have recognized Byakuya personally, but she knew the significance of the Kenseikan and Ginpaku Kazahana no Uzuginu he wore. Only the highest-ranking nobles were permitted such adornments.
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Chapter 353 - Han Yue and Xiang Ning
Finding the place where Sage Ruler Han Yue lectured proved surprisingly easy for Xiang Ning. She simply followed the sound of Han Yue’s voice, arriving within an hour, her journey unimpeded.
At the foot of Mount Danxue, on a stretch of rocky terrain, a woman dressed in white sat upon a large boulder, a hundred swordswomen seated below, looking up at her with reverence and trust.
The woman was breathtakingly beautiful, beari...
2024-11-26 17:00:04 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 354 - The Nature of Nobles
Ailin, despite his suspicions, kept his thoughts to himself. He had no concrete evidence to implicate Gyōkaku Kumoi, and he doubted Kumoi, even with Shusuke Amagai’s help, could cause any real trouble.
While he knew the Kasumiōji family possessed a Bakkōtō capable of sealing a Zanpakutō’s release, he didn't believe it could affect Yamamoto. Even if it did, Yamamoto’s mastery of swordsmanship and Kidō would be more than en...
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Chapter 99 - Race To The Finish Line
The final hour was a frenzy of motion. Hundreds of contestants resembling shooting stars, streaked across the sky towards the finish line that was hundreds of miles away.
They were propelled by the dwindling hopes of victory and a deep primal need for survival that only this trial could truly ignite within a soul, and those whose essence were truly weak, well they would soon know.
Among the hopefuls, two scorpion brothers, Pi...
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Chapter 98 - Shen Shao Jin!
“He’s an unkillable DEMON!” Clamper screamed as he rolled out of the way of a blazing rock.
Gastaroid’s rage was a tangible force now. The heat emanating from his molten form had transformed the once-frozen landscape into a vision of hell. Ice melted into steaming pools. Trees crackled and burst into flames. Even the very air itself seemed to warp and shimmer with unbearable heat.
“Muwahahaha! BURN, you INSECTS! BURN!”
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2024-11-25 22:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 353 - Gyōkaku Kumoi
Despite knowing the risks, Shusuke Amagai wouldn’t abandon his plan. That night, two centuries ago, he had lost everything. If not for his vigilance, his quick thinking in adopting an alias, he would have perished alongside his family, forgotten, unnoticed. But he remembered. He would avenge them.
Having confirmed the absence of surveillance, Amagai, following the trail left by Makoto Kibune, infiltrated the Kasumiōji estate under cover...
2024-11-25 17:00:04 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 161 - Weaponized
The Straw Hats looked grim and instinctively adopted combat stances as the woman appeared. Given the circumstances, her sudden arrival hardly suggested friendly intentions. Even Sanji, usually quick to fawn over any female, wore a serious expression, ready for action.
As if sensing the shift in atmosphere, the woman shrugged theatrically. “I’d advise against that,” she warned.
“You rookie pirates stand no chance against me. Wande...
2024-11-24 17:00:13 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 352 - A Reckless Escape
The video call ended, and Xiang Ning, resting her chin in her hand, gazed at the empty screen, her eyes were filled with a stubborn resolve.
“Fan Li said there’s no need to worry about Sage Ruler Han Yue? But Master Qing Qiu once said that the Sword Dao is the path of slaughter, that Han Yue’s swordsmanship is particularly fierce and deadly. If I don’t learn how to counter it, what if she becomes Fan Li’s enemy? That would be ...
2024-11-24 17:00:05 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 97 - Blood Moon Descent
“RUN!”
“GET OUT OF THE WAY!”
“HE’S COMING!”
Screams of terror echoed as a barrage of blazing boulders rained down from the sky. Those unlucky creatures who were too slow or too stubborn to flee Gastaroid's wrath were crushed beneath molten projectiles and dissolved into light particles that vanished with a whisper.
Even Pincer and Clamper, whose agility rivaled the swiftest desert winds, found themselves ...
2024-11-24 13:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 351 - An Unexpected Advantage
Yao Guang had indeed departed.
Within the newly established Pure Land, the hundred swordswomen were unaware, but Han Yue knew. She had been prepared to die, the immense pressure of Yao Guang’s power bearing down upon her. But the pressure had suddenly lifted, leaving her light and free.
What had happened?
She had been on the verge of death, yet she had been spared.
Had Yao Guang truly accepted the existence of ...
2024-11-23 17:00:05 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 352 - Surveillance Lifted
Like Haineko, Momo Hinamori’s Zanpakutō, Tobiume, was, in Ailin’s opinion, immature, its potential capped at lieutenant level, incapable of achieving Bankai.
However, a Zanpakutō’s limitations didn’t define a Shinigami’s potential. Ailin stroked his chin, studying Hinamori thoughtfully. While she lacked the raw talent of some of his other disciples, she possessed distinct advantages.
Firstly, her control over reishi ...
2024-11-23 17:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 96 - Shao Jin’s Anger!
The frozen landscape was littered with bodies whose hopes of reaching the finish line was now nothing but fading whispers.
Time was ticking away.
The holographic timer above was a menacing reminder of their dwindling chances. It displayed:
TWO HOURS REMAINING!
"We have to act, BULL! NOW!" Pincer's voice was frantic.
"This is our last chance!" Clamper added as his claws clicked anxiously.
"What's the point ...
2024-11-23 16:02:01 +0000 UTC
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This is another one of Raphael's evolution in his bull form.
2024-11-23 01:35:06 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 160 - Omens of Change
Regardless of their concerns, action had to wait for morning. While venturing out at night wasn’t impossible, the fatigue from the day's voyage, coupled with the poor visibility and their unfamiliarity with the terrain, made a successful search unlikely. They agreed to take turns keeping watch and rest.
Come morning, however, they discovered that the Baroque Works agents, save for Mr. 11, who was still tied to the Going Merry’s mast, ...
2024-11-22 23:15:57 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 95 - The Unstoppable Gastaroid
“He’s insane! Truly, truly insane!” Pincer claws clicked nervously against the frozen earth. He clung to a jagged rock as he peered over the precipice, observing the chaotic spectacle below.
“That damn Gastaroid…! He’s not letting anyone pass. What a bully!” Clamper added.
A stray molten boulder whizzed towards them.
“Move!”
BOOM!
Raphael didn’t hesitate. He unleashed a blast of golden ...
2024-11-22 22:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 350 - The Women of the Pure Land
The Great Ci Dynasty’s population had exceeded one million. They experienced a surge in new arrivals after Empress Yao Guang’s battle against Emperor Jiajing. Women from across the land flocked to Great Ci, drawn by the Empress’s newfound prestige.
Within the Chao Ge Palace, Yao Guang, fully recovered from her injuries, now turned her attention to a pressing domestic matter: Han Yue, and her newly established Pure Land.
2024-11-22 17:00:09 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 351 - Shunsui Kyōraku’s Decision
As the casualties mounted, a figure blurred through the air, appearing before the whirling vortex of Kibune’s Zanpakutō. His white captain’s haori billowed around him, the number “3” emblazoned on the back stark against the swirling chaos.
“Captain Amagai!”
“He’s here!”
The Shinigami of the Third Division cried out in relief, their fear momentarily quelled by their captain’s arrival. A captai...
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Chapter 94 - The Wanton Lemur
“Gulp, gulp, gulp…”
The silence within the grand venue was as thick as the tension it housed. Emperor Julian Ringtail, a picture of unrestrained indulgence, tipped his golden wine gourd, draining the last drop.
“Ahhh, so refreshing." He sighed contentedly, then with a flick of his wrist, tossed the empty gourd onto a nearby cloud. It bounced with a soft ‘poof’ and settled beside several other discarded gourds.
He...
2024-11-21 17:00:04 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 350 - Makoto Kibune’s Misstep
Shunsui Kyōraku, with the aid of the Eighth Division's intelligence network, had been analyzing Shusuke Amagai’s behavior. On the surface, Amagai appeared affable and easygoing, genuinely caring for his subordinates and fostering a sense of camaraderie within the Third Division. He had quickly earned their respect and loyalty.
However, Kyōraku sensed a discordant note in Amagai’s actions, a subtle incongruity that he could...
2024-11-21 17:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 93 - Emperor Julian Ringtail
A collective gasp rippled through the crowd. The spectators’ attention was glued to the massive holographic screens that showcased the carnage unfolding within the Selection Trial's Marble World.
“That fire! It’s EVERYWHERE!”
“Poor little rabbit. I really thought she had a chance.”
“Those scorpions!”
"And that damned Gastaroid!”
Thienika watched with a growing concern as a familiar fiery en...
2024-11-20 22:00:02 +0000 UTC
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