Hanekawa and Ōtsutsuki Kaguya returned home.
Tsukihime wasn't there.
She was now the captain of the ANBU and had many responsibilities, so she would only return after work.
Although she was appointed as the captain directly, she smoothly took over the ANBU after demonstrating her strength.
The ANBU, theoretically, was the place where strength mattered the most.
All members wore masks, and their true identities were unknown to each other. Only streng...
"Kaguya."
Hanekawa glanced at the dispirited Great Toad Sage and asked, "Does the Divine Tree have any self-defense mechanisms?"
His concern was that someone—or some toad—might try to sabotage the tree while they were away.
If something went wrong, it would waste a lot of time.
"It does."
Kaguya’s voice was cold. "No one can harm the Divine Tree except you and me."
The Divine Tree was not an inanimate object.
Having ...
Hanekawa entered the Raikage's office.
Compared to the Hokage's office, this one was far more sparse.
The reason?
The Fourth Raikage had treated it as half-office, half-gym. In the corners, various pieces of workout equipment—dumbbells and the like—were scattered about.
Hanekawa's gaze settled on the Raikage's chair. After a brief consideration, he swapped it out for one identical to the Hokage's. Sitting in the new chair, he stretched lazily.
“How did you get here so quickly?”
The Fourth Raikage asked in confusion.
He had received a message from Mabui yesterday, informing him that Hanekawa would be returning to Kumogakure with them.
He had expected them to arrive tomorrow or the day after, but they showed up this morning instead.
Even if they had traveled nonstop, it would have been nearly impossible to arrive so quickly.
And there was no reason for Hanekawa to be in such a ...
Hearing Obito's question, Mei Terumī was momentarily at a loss for words.
Indeed, if the entire Kirigakure couldn't withstand Konoha's assault, what could she, alone, possibly achieve by going back?
It would be nothing more than a futile death.
With this thought, Mei's face turned ashen.
Seeing this, the Fourth Raikage, now the commander of the Allied Forces, finally stepped forward.
"Mizukage, Konoha's forces are overwhelming right now. It's best f...
Seeing the forest corroded into a chaotic mess, Danzō finally showed a rare smile.
It was as if the fully transformed Six-Tails had finally piqued his interest.
However, this interest didn't last long.
In Konoha's carefully laid-out plan, this battle had to be concluded swiftly to demonstrate Konoha's overwhelming and terrifying strength to the entire ninja world.
Thus, Danzō had no choice but to get serious.
"In that case, let's use this move."
As the thick smoke rose into the air and the massive crater left behind after the smoke cleared became visible, all the shinobi of Kirigakure—whether pro-Konoha or loyal to the Mizukage—lost all will to resist.
The psychological pressure this man had inflicted on them was simply too overwhelming.
With a single move, he had annihilated the most elite unit of the Land of Water.
How could they possibly fight back?
Not to mention the three aircraft carriers...
Obito's words left everyone in silence.
They knew that with Danzō's cunning and methods, if he truly wanted to hide some trump cards, it would be impossible for a mere missing-nin like Obito to uncover them—even with his rare space-time ninjutsu.
In other words, Konoha indeed possessed more than fifteen Kage-level fighters.
This was undoubtedly terrible news for the Allied Forces.
Thus, they had no choice but to consider cooperating with this mysterious ...
After the commander of the Allied Forces was decided, the focus of the meeting shifted to how to launch an attack against Konoha. It was at this moment that a playful voice suddenly echoed through the conference room.
"Hello, everyone!"
With this voice, Obito Uchiha, wearing his white mask, appeared in the center of the room. His feet were planted on the ceiling, and he hung upside down in front of everyone. Accompanying him was Zetsu, cloaked in black.
Their sudd...
"You have time to think it over."
Hanekawa smiled as he met her gaze.
Samui silently lowered her head again.
She gritted her teeth slightly, her blue-green eyes occasionally flickering with white as her expression grew dazed.
Hanekawa couldn’t help but exhale.
No wonder shinobi were called ninja—they really knew how to endure.
Just then, Hanekawa’s eyebrow twitched.
Because Kaguya had appeared.
She made no e...
"Why are you standing so far away? I'm not going to eat you."
Hanekawa waved his hand and said, "Come here, let's sit and talk."
Mei bit her red lips, hesitated for a few seconds, then stepped forward and sat beside him.
"The other villages sent representatives, but you came personally. Is there something you wanted to discuss?"
Hanekawa reached out, took her hand, and asked.
"I..."
Mei hesitated, unable to speak.
She had ...
Hokage Tower Conference Room
The jōnin who had attended the Hokage inauguration ceremony filed in and took their seats in an orderly manner.
"I wonder what plans the Hokage has for today," Uchiha Fugaku mused aloud.
Hanekawa, having just become the Fifth Hokage, had immediately called for a jōnin meeting—clearly intending to make his mark with new adjustments.
Fugaku thought of the Uchiha clan. Since Konoha's founding, the Uchiha had controlled th...
Hokage Office
"Alright, from today onward, you're the Fifth Hokage."
Tsunade pressed Hanekawa into the Hokage's seat, clapped her hands, and said with a smile.
"The inauguration ceremony isn't for another two days," Hanekawa corrected.
"Technically speaking, you're still the Hokage right now."
"Two days earlier or later makes no difference," Tsunade said dismissively.
"What? Are you in a hurry to hit the casino?" Hanekawa blinked at her.
<...
"What's going on here?!"
When the Kazekage, Rasa, and the Mizukage, Mei Terumī, arrived, they were greeted by the sight of Ōnoki and the Raikage, A, in the middle of a heated argument.
Yes, it was Ōnoki.
When he saw the Raikage about to lay a hand on his prized student, he couldn't hold back. He stepped in himself and started trading barbs with the Raikage.
Seeing this, Rasa and Mei were both stunned.
Weren't we all supposed to be here to discuss ...
Land of Iron
As one of the few permanently neutral nations in the ninja world, the Land of Iron, despite sharing a border with the Land of Fire, had been fortunate enough to avoid being dragged into the numerous shinobi wars.
However, underestimating this peaceful nation would be a grave mistake.
Unlike the priestesses of the Land of Demons, the Land of Iron maintained its neutrality not through diplomacy or luck, but through sheer military might.
Althoug...
In a conference room in Kirigakure, the atmosphere was as heavy as the calm before a storm.
"What do you mean by that?"
Hearing Ao's sarcastic remark, Zabuza slammed the table and stood up like a leopard ready to pounce.
His already cold expression grew even darker, and his narrowed eyes flashed with a chilling light, radiating an astonishing killing intent.
In an instant, the entire conference room seemed to be enveloped in a layer of frost, filled with a...
"Shinobi World United News, May 19th, Year 60 of Konoha: After a vote by the Konoha Cabinet, the Land of Fire will officially be renamed: [Konoha Liberation and Reform Alliance]."
"Its aim is to liberate the entire ninja world, eliminate all forms of exploitation and oppression, and ensure a better and happier life for all people in the ninja world."
"Shinobi World United News, July 11th, Year 60 of Konoha: After a public vote by the Land of Fire and the Land of Rain, th...
"By allocating resources through a joint government, we can avoid conflicts..."
Danzō's voice was low yet powerful, each word carrying a penetrating force.
His eyes shone with an undeniable light as he passionately elaborated on his seemingly grand plan, completely captivating Yahiko and the others.
Over the years, Yahiko and his companions had gained considerable experience while governing the Land of Rain.
However, faced with Danzō's proposal of a gro...
"Wow, Konoha is truly bustling!"
"No wonder it's the place that nurtured someone like Lord Danzō!"
Looking at the towering buildings and the bustling streets before him, Yahiko, the leader of the Land of Rain, who had been invited to visit Konoha, couldn't help but express his admiration.
Accompanying him were Konan, the chief secretary of the Land of Rain, and Nagato, the head of the Anbu Department.
"What do you think of this place?"
Yahiko nudged...
"Samehada, you actually betrayed me..."
Fuguki Suikazan stared in disbelief at Samehada, which was now wriggling happily in Hoshigaki's hand.
His eyes were filled with the fury of being NTR'd.
Not only that, but his palm had been completely pierced by Samehada's spikes, and bright red blood was continuously flowing down, creating a horrifying sight.
Kisame, however, showed no remorse for having "stolen" Samehada. Instead, he coldly stated:
"When yo...
"You seem to know a bit too much."
After realizing that Kisame Hoshigaki had uncovered certain truths, Fuguki Suikazan decided to drop the act, his gaze quickly turning cold.
"Since you're so eager to die, I'll grant your wish!"
In the next moment, Fuguki Suikazan took the initiative to attack.
He gripped the large sword Samehada tightly with both hands, using the strength of his legs to leap high into the air.
His massive body traced an arc as he s...
It must be said that sometimes the winds of change in the shinobi world shift with astonishing speed.
After more than two years of grueling warfare against the noble faction, Iwagakure suddenly ended its prolonged civil war in just half a month.
They officially declared Iwagakure the new capital of the Land of Earth, making a clean break from the corrupt noble regime.
At the same time, the noble faction within the country was purged, with all their assets confi...
"How about it, Lord Tsuchikage?"
Obito Uchiha's voice came from behind his mask, sounding like a demon tempting people to fall into hell.
But who was Ōnoki? He was a seasoned shinobi known as the "Fence-Sitter."
Naturally, he wouldn't easily trust someone of unknown origins.
In response to the mysterious masked man's proposal, Ōnoki immediately said, "The threat Konoha poses to the shinobi world is clear to all.
Of course, I can agree to your te...
Night fell.
The two of them moved from the Hokage’s seat to the sofa.
"You’re a bit different today," Tsunade gasped, her voice breathless.
She lay sprawled across Hanekawa's chest, completely drained, her face still flushed.
Normally, Tsunade wouldn’t casually use the Strength of a Hundred Seal.
While the seal’s effects were potent, they weren’t without side effects.
But even without it, Tsunade’s physical endurance fa...
There's no doubt that the S-rank talent trait "I Am Myth" has incredibly overpowered effects.
It must be said that it's worthy of Hanekawa's efforts over these past few months.
The only drawback is its limited range - it only takes effect within a three-meter radius.
But for Hanekawa, this flaw is negligible and far from fatal.
Because he possesses the Flying Thunder God Technique.
A three-meter diameter range paired with space-time ninjutsu or abili...
“Sister Xiao Wu, from now on, you're my real sister! Don’t be sad. He’s not worth it.”
“That Tang San guy is seriously disloyal!”
Ma Hongjun grinned shamelessly with a weird laugh.
Xiao Wu felt like puking, but given her current character image, she couldn’t afford to act that way.
Luckily, her bestie was right beside her.
Zhu Zhuqing's claws emerged in her hand as she stared at Ma Hongjun coldly.
“You damned fatso, stop flatte...
Dawn was just breaking.
At the rooftop of the viewing platform in the imperial palace.
Qian Renjue was still sound asleep, resting on a soft, curvy "pillow."
Inside the open-air viewing platform, where wind flowed freely on all sides—
Ah Yin and the Ice Empress had been busy grilling over a fire all night long.
“Sister Ice, if you keep pulling, I’m gonna go bald.”
“It’s fine. You grow fast.”
The Ice Empress replied casually, y...
“Jue, is it over?”
In the night sky,
Qian Renxue asked softly, allowing Qian Ranjue's palm to rest gently over her eyes.
“Yeah.”
Qian Renjue looked down at the street below, now surrounded by the Royal Knights, and gave a slight nod.
“It’s over. Tang Hao has escaped to Moon Pavilion.”
As he spoke,
Qian Renjue moved his hand away from her eyes and offered a suggestion:
“Sister, you can start preparing early. Slowly deploy ...
"Xiao Wu, you're a genius!"
Tang San couldn’t help but praise her. Why didn’t he think of that himself?
A soul master’s martial spirit is typically unique, making it hard to hide one’s identity.
But he was different!
He had two spirits, and those who knew about his second spirit could be counted on one hand.
By changing his appearance—
Not only could he escape the Heaven Dou Empire’s wanted list, but he could also shed the label of...
"Me?"
Xiao Wu was stunned for a moment, then angrily picked up a candle and threw it at Tang San's forehead.
"Tang San, you stupid dog, run quickly!"
"Don't worry about me. My sister's grandfather is a Title Douluo. I’ll be fine."
Bang!
Tang San's head was knocked sideways, his forehead aching, but he wasn’t angry.
Instead, he became even more gentle.
He knew—this was Xiao Wu’s way of caring for him!
"But Xiao Wu, even so...