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*Chapter 248: "I'll Deal with You When We Get Back"*

On August 24th, The Lord of the Rings premiered in the United States, opening in 3,359 theaters nationwide. On its first day, it grossed $51.21 million at the box office, with first-week projections expected to exceed $100 million. The film was not only a box office hit but also received overwhelmingly positive reviews from critics.

"The content of the film is exceptional. Watching it is like embarking on a wonderful, surreal dream, completely immersing oneself in t...

*Chapter 247: Are You Really Preparing to Be a Strong Woman?*

"Richard, Alvin said you can predict punches. How did you train for that?"

Paul came over to ask after their evening training session.

"Predict punches? What’s that?" Richard asked curiously, taking a sip of water.

"It's like this—predicting the opponent's movement ahead of time. For example, if I'm about to tilt my head, your fist is already waiting for me before I even move, so my head runs straight into your punch," Paul explained while gesturing.

Richar...

Chapter 246: Richard is Too Amazing

After returning to New York, Richard began his pre-fight training, spending most of his time in the gym. This was not just for training but also to adjust his mental state. After finishing the movie, he experienced some issues with his mindset, like subconsciously avoiding police cars and glancing over his shoulder while walking to make sure he wasn't being followed—a bit of paranoia, perhaps.

He needed time to recover, and fully immersing himself in boxing training was an effe...

*Chapter 244: Do You Need Service?*

Vroom, vroom, vroom~

In the Bastille district of Paris, a red compact car deftly outmaneuvered several pursuing police cars and turned into a narrow alleyway.

“Marie!” Bourne called out as he expertly navigated the small car, eyes focused on the road ahead.

“What?” Marie asked anxiously, gripping the car's handle tightly.

“We’re about to get bumped around a bit,” Bourne warned, stepping on the gas as a steep set of stairs appeared ahead. The car sp...

*Chapter 243: Irrevocable*

The next day at 6 a.m., Richard got up, had breakfast, and then went for a run in the hotel gym. By 8:40 a.m., he was downstairs, riding in the car driven by his chauffeur, heading to the film set to continue shooting the movie.

Bourne returned to his apartment in Paris and searched the room, but couldn’t find any clues related to his identity. Through a call from the hotel, he learned that one of his identities, Mike Kane, had died in a car accident two weeks ago. Considering ...

### Chapter 242: Monica Bellucci

After filming in Switzerland for two weeks, the crew moved to Paris for the next scenes. According to the address on his passport, Bourne went to an apartment in Paris to look for clues about his true identity, while the CIA, hot on his trail, followed him to Paris.

Bourne had been sent to do some dirty work, but the mission failed. If the truth came out, it would affect the career of the person in charge of Operation Treadstone, so they decided to eliminate Bourne.

"I’m ...

### Chapter 241: This Is Prejudice

The next day, the crew continued filming. Byrne arrived at a bank in Zurich, where he retrieved his personal safe deposit box and found a passport with his photo. The name on it was "Jason Bourne," and it included a home address.

Seeing this, he was pleased—finally, he had solved one of the problems that had been troubling him.

However, he then discovered five more passports, all with the same photo and name but with different nationalities and home addresses. The box als...

*Chapter 210: The Old Lady in Her Eighties*

Before Jiraiya could make contact with the Raikage, he was already shocked by the lightning aura surrounding the Raikage.

“Raikage!?”

Instinctively, Jiraiya leapt backward, watching the afterimages in front of him.

The Raikage’s speed was such that only the Flying Thunder God Technique could catch it.

Jiraiya hadn’t expected it to be so fast—almost beyond reason. He barely managed to dodge in time.

" Fury Axe!"

Before Jiraiya could devise a...

Chapter 209: Desperate for Help

Charlotte Linlin’s current state was enough to startle even Kaido.

Noticing that something was off with Linlin, Kaido immediately agreed without hesitation.

When the time came, if Linlin wanted, he would simply hand over the secret techniques of the Hidden Cloud Village to her.

As for the Eight Gates Technique from the Leaf Village, he decided to keep it for himself, thinking that Linlin probably had no idea what he was plotting. It was perfect.

“Of course! ...

Chapter 208: The Arrival of the Four Emperors' Reinforcements

Even though Konoha was no longer closely connected to them, they had been summoned this time to aid Konoha.

So, if Konoha faced a crisis, sending these undead soldiers to the front was the best option.

Killer Bee and others kept a close watch on Hashirama Senju, fearing that he might make a sudden move.

However!

Since Kaido had agreed with A, he wouldn’t let these guys slip away under his watch.

Kaido transformed into a small dragon, his tail twitching r...

*Chapter 207: Tsunade, You’ve Grown Stronger*

"Wood Style! Wood Dragon Jutsu!"

Tobirama Senju tried every means he could to stop Kaido, but his efforts seemed weak against Kaido.

At this moment, a loud roar echoed, causing Tobirama's eyelids to twitch.

He saw a sturdy wood dragon rise from the ground, charging directly at Kaido. However, the dragon’s force was lacking, and Kaido swung his club, meeting it head-on.

The next moment!

The wood dragon shattered like fragile paper in front of Kaido.

*Chapter 206: Hashirama Senju Isn’t That Impressive After All*

Raijin was stunned for a moment, staring intently at Kakashi. It felt like Kakashi had become more devious since joining him. But what Kakashi said was exactly what Raijin had planned to do. Since Kakashi suggested it, Raijin decided to pack a full bag from Ryuchi Cave.

When the time came, he would see what the White Snake Sage had to say. If the sage wasn’t willing to cooperate, Raijin would forcefully break into Ryuchi Cave and see if he could take control of it.

"I kne...

*Chapter 310: The Perfect Fairy Tale*

Mia was lonely and helpless. She searched desperately through the crowd for a pair of deep blue eyes that silently watched over and supported her. However, she found nothing, which made her shoulders and arms stiffen slightly.

Until—

Mia froze slightly, a mix of bitterness and joy flickering in her eyes as she stood there in a daze. The camera followed her gaze.

It was Lily and her red-haired dance partner, Jeremiah.

Lily was just as confused, exchanging glanc...

*Chapter 309: Radiant and Captivating*

Pizza? Wait, why was there pizza?

In the end, Michael accepted the pizza. When he opened the box, he saw that there were no toppings; instead, the word "Sorry" was spelled out with rainbow candies.

Holding the pizza in his hands, Michael was momentarily stunned.

Hah!

In the dark theater, the sound of people gasping in surprise filled the room, but no one dared to speak. Instinctively, they covered their mouths to control themselves.

Gloria felt the same wa...

### Chapter 308: Youth

Time flows quietly, like sand through an hourglass.

On the big screen.

Michael finally looked up at Mia.

Mia gazed quietly at Michael, unable to hide her anxiety and unease.

But this time, there was a mask between them, like armor drawing a line. Though their eyes met, it was as if an ocean separated them.

In the audience, Gloria was stunned—

Like everyone else, she couldn't see Michael's expression, hidden behind the mask, making the already tense...

Chapter 307: The Growing Pains**

What Mia feared most finally happened—her identity was exposed to the world. She initially thought that Lily had accidentally let it slip since she had only told Lily.

But Lily was just as confused, assuring Mia that she hadn’t told anyone.

It was later revealed that it was actually the professional stylist responsible for Mia’s makeover who had intentionally leaked the information to the media, hoping to gain credit for their work.

However, that no longer matte...

Chapter 306: Laughter Abounds**

The performance ended—

It was hard to imagine that Michael and Mia had yet to have a direct conversation, yet the sparks between the two characters had already started to fly.

“You’ve just enjoyed a performance by Hawaiian Pizza. We’re now off to pick pineapples. Thank you!”

A bow concluded the band’s performance.

There was a slight pause in the theater, as the audience finally realized that this was a garage band practice by middle schoolers, not a ...

Chapter 305: Pink Bubbles**

Obviously, not every girl has a princess dream.

Similarly, not every girl is suited to be a princess.

For example, Mia.

When Mia learned of her true identity, she refused. She used all her strength to refuse and fled in panic.

Despite this, the queen had no choice. They needed Mia to step up and announce her succession to the throne at Genovia’s grand annual National Day Ball—this was the last lifeline to save the royal family from their predicament.

T...

*Chapter 304: The Princess Diaries*

"Time for school!"

"Stop daydreaming, you're going to be late!"

In the early morning, in an ordinary neighborhood in San Francisco, a luxurious stretch limousine roared past. From the escorting security detail and the diplomatic flags on the car, it was clear that someone of importance was inside, but none of this mattered to Mia, who was about to turn sixteen.

Mia, an ordinary high school student, had a head of unruly, frizzy hair, thick black-framed glasses, and cat...

*Chapter 303: A Perfect Match*

Bob Iger was slightly taken aback:

He hadn’t anticipated that Anson’s shirt, with its rebellious rock spirit, would break the mold so effortlessly. It was bold and unrestrained, yet understated and reserved, creating a striking visual that was hard to put into words.

He hadn’t anticipated Annie’s mistake either. Clumsy and adorable in her confusion, she completely lacked the etiquette of a princess, but this rough blunder unintentionally perfectly matched the movie'...

*Chapter 302: Chivalry*

Inside the Chieftain Theatre, Bob Iger maintained a calm and composed demeanor, effortlessly engaging in conversations, networking, and showcasing Disney’s poise and confidence.

But in truth, he was like a duck paddling furiously beneath the water, striving to keep his exterior calm.

His inner anxiety and apprehension were uncontrollable.

From the current situation, the promotional impact of "The Princess Diaries" premiere seemed underwhelming. It was likely that t...

*Chapter 301: Absolute Focus*

Who was that?

If entertainment reporters didn’t recognize Anson, that would be surprising. But considering it had been eleven months since the Emmy Awards, and since Anson was a newcomer who wasn’t the main focus during "The Princess Diaries" promotional period, it was understandable that a small portion of the media might be confused, vaguely remembering his face but not his name.

Their brains didn’t immediately recall the memory, but their hands quickly pressed the ...

Chapter 111: *[The Tragedy of Troy]*

If the multi-shot barrage earlier was just an archery trick, then Atreus’s subsequent rapid fire was the pinnacle of violent beauty.

Triple shot! Triple shot! And another triple shot!

Each time he grabbed into the void, three massive arrows, each over a meter long, appeared in his hand. Without any hesitation, he pulled the bowstring, sending the arrows flying with deadly accuracy. Not only did none of the shots miss, but often, a single arrow would pierce through two or ...

Chapter 110: Such a Weak God (Part 2)

"Bang!"

Under Atreus's extreme dynamic vision, he could clearly see Loki's face—actually quite handsome and full of mischief—distort in an instant from the force of a massive blow.

Loki’s jaw was knocked sharply to the left, and his cheekbone appeared grotesquely deformed.

That once sinister god’s face had turned into a completely ridiculous one.

No, something felt off after that first punch!

Since Loki had already displayed his masochistic tend...

Chapter 109: Loki: I Am a God (First Update)

Humans are strange creatures. When they hear about the death of a stranger, it’s just another statistic. At most, they might say, "That's really unfortunate." But when someone close to them dies, the impact is earth-shattering.

Phil Coulson—just a small-time agent in the grand scheme of history—became the catalyst for the formation of the world's most powerful superhuman alliance.

Tony, Captain America, Thor, Black Widow, Hawkeye, and the Hulk—they had already been ...

Chapter 108: Early Chaos in the Avengers (3rd update)

After a round of laughter, Wonder Woman voiced her question: "Did I hear you right, Atreus? You're saying an alien powerhouse sent someone like Loki to invade Earth?"

"Strange, huh?"

"Yeah."

"Well, that's exactly it! To Thanos, Loki is just a harmless pawn. Plus, Loki has a safety net—his brother Thor. Thor may be his rival, but family bonds mean he would never kill Loki. In fact, when it matters most, he might even save him. Remember, even though the gods have larg...

Chapter 107: The Two Major Alliances That Cannot Merge (Part 2)

Originally, Atreus should have been on the same side as Tony.

Atreus's brilliance lies in the fact that whenever he does anything heroic, he never shows his true face. This completely separates his identity from that of a “superhuman being who isn’t controlled by the government and might pose a threat to national security.”

As long as he has no shame, he can claim, “I’m just an ordinary person,” and disguise himself as the head of a conglomerate influencing Co...

Chapter 106: Refusing to Join (First Update)

An official frowned as he looked at Nick Fury’s list.

“We are indeed in a war, but what we need are stronger weapons, not…”

Nick didn’t answer directly. Instead, he pulled up footage of Loki’s appearance and the ensuing battle at the base, then began to explain:

“With all due respect, we’re facing someone who can disregard all of our current infantry weapons and has firepower comparable to a 105mm howitzer. Anyone within 500 mete...

Chapter 105: Upgraded "Alliance Renewal" (Fourth Update)

After putting on the exosuit, Atreus had Helen perform a Greek version of “Gundam.” With the help of the exoskeleton, Helen, who normally couldn’t even lift a chicken, actually managed to pull up a small tree the size of a bowl by its roots.

Helen and the Lance sisters, who were watching, were stunned.

"Is the technology in this world really that advanced?" Helen asked weakly in broken English.

The Lance sisters nodded in unison.

Suddenly, they began to wo...

*Chapter 104: I Hate Athena (Third Update)*

Bruce Wayne is a selfless man. Compared to proclaiming justice, personal feelings don’t matter much.

He still doesn't like Atreus. After all, there’s nothing about this illegitimate child that makes him likable.

On the other hand, Bruce has to admit that the kid did a great job.

Unmanned and autonomous control technology has always been a shortcoming of Wayne Enterprises. While Iron Man already has his own AI, J.A.R.V.I.S., most of Wayne Enterprises' products sti...