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Naruto: Cthulhu: Ch. 207

Under the guidance of the Four Sound Ninjas, the group departed without raising any alarm in the village.

It seemed these individuals had a thorough understanding of Konoha. Could there have been a spy in the village?

Surrounded on all sides by the Sound Ninjas, Sasuke couldn't help but entertain such thoughts.

Once they left the influence range of Konoha, the group abandoned their pretense and began traveling quickly through the forest, heading toward the borders of the Lan...

HSU: Ch. 177

Once again stepping into the Land of Lightning, Obito didn't feel like much had changed.

The strength of a great nation lay in its ability to lose—even if the defeat was crushing.

And in its ability to shift the cost of war elsewhere, minimizing its own losses.

For the citizens of the Five Great Nations, most never had to worry about their homes being destroyed by war.

In a way, Hashirama's dream had come true. The era of hidden villages had given the majority a peac...

HSU: Ch. 176

Was there anything more comfortable than sleeping?

Matatabi thought there was—waking up, strolling through the forest, crossing streams, watching the gentle flow of water among the lush greenery, listening to the crisp and melodious chirping of birds, scaring little animals into running away, and then… finding a spot to take another nap.

This beautiful and peaceful forest—though it had only been there for a day—was already deeply loved.

To Matatabi, it felt like para...

Arcane: TTB: Ch. 32

Silco worked for an hour to prepare dinner. Steam rose from various pots and pans as he moved through the kitchen. The rich aroma of roasted meat and fresh bread filled the air.

By the time he finished, Mylo and Claggor had already returned home. Together, the family brought the dishes to the table.

Compared to the meal Cipher prepared on the day he seized power, tonight's dinner was much more extravagant, complete with pre-dinner desserts and hot drinks.

The difference was ...

Arcane: TTB: Ch. 31

"Powder, what's wrong? We're all family. Hasn't it always been like this? Which sibling, be it Cipher or me, haven't you hugged before?"

The whole situation seemed ridiculous to her.

She scratched her head, looking puzzled. She thought Powder was feeling unwell. The worry showed clearly on her face as she walked over, squatted in front of her, and touched Powder's forehead.

Her hand was still warm from all the punching practice.

"No fever!" she murmured in confusion. S...

Result of Poll

So, the poll ended. Since no one reads Grimm, I won't continue the story for now. As for Naruto: Cthulhu, updates will likely be 3-5 chapters per week. I'll draft something for the coming week. Here are the options. Multiple choice

HSU: Ch. 175

Early in the morning, Masashi wasn't woken up by the sunlight—he was woken up by being squeezed.

The Land of Fire was a country with many hills. As a resident, waking up among hills and valleys was quite reasonable.

The hills he was facing were a bit exaggerated, though—he had towering mountains on both sides of his head.

Changing customs wasn't always a good thing. He believed that preserving original traditions was beneficial because the charm of culture lay in its div...

HSU: Ch. 174

Pakura looked as if she were drunk.

After finishing the ceremonial toast, she went around the table to offer a round of toasts to everyone, her voice soft but clear. "To the prosperity of the Uchiha clan," she said, earning unanimous praise from the group.

"Such grace in one so accomplished," an old Uchiha member commented, nodding approvingly.

The Uchiha clan instilled in each member from a young age the discipline expected of a shinobi. For the men, they had to embody bold...

Arcane: TTB: Ch. 30

Vi's punches echoed through The Last Drop.

Her gritted teeth and intense expression made it clear she was furious, itching to fight and desperate to vent her frustration.

Meanwhile, Powder was resting on the table, bored out of her mind. She chewed on a straw, and sipped milk from her glass only to spit it back out and occasionally blowing bubbles in the liquid.

An adult doing this would be seen as gross. But with a little child, it came off as innocent and playful.

In...

Arcane: TTB: Ch. 29

Cipher brought a large pile of materials to the weapon testing range and began assembling a modified VK-47 Flatline assault rifle, a favorite weapon among mercenaries and skilled fighters in the Apex world, right in front of Lester.

This wasn't just any Flatline, he'd extensively modified the internals to accommodate his special explosive rounds. The feeding mechanism needed complete redesign, and he'd had to improvise with some of the components they couldn't source from traditional su...

MoP: Ch. 46

---Viktor's POV---

I knew all too well the severity of my injuries—something Edgar was also keenly aware of.

This wasn't just a case of my wounds going away.

His expression softened considerably. "No wonder you had the confidence to mention the Sea of Mist in front of them."

"You're overthinking it. Divine power isn't that miraculous. The main thing is that the undead are resilient and naturally hard to kill," I replied, tilting my head in thought. "With another ten ...

HSU: Ch. 173

For ninja villages, when peace arrived, the quickest way to feel it was through the commercial streets and vibrant night markets.

The merchants experienced the contrast between war and peace most vividly, and they adapted the quickest.

As the sunset fell, the streets suddenly came alive. It was as if they had been deep-fried in oil, exuding a rich, bustling energy. A variety of food stalls filled the street corners, and the sounds of eating, drinking, talking, laughing, and hawkin...

HSU: Ch. 172

Today, the atmosphere at the gate was rather serious.

The north gate of Konoha was closed today.

To accommodate clients who would have normally used the north gate, the Konoha Police Force had carved out a temporary path through the woods. Numerous Konoha ninja were assigned to manage security and direct traffic.

The main road leading to the north gate was unusually quiet.

Currently, the only people gathered there were Konoha ninjas.

Several hundred ninjas had as...

Arcane: TTB: Ch. 28

"General Lester, welcome to Zaun." Cipher stepped forward with a warm smile, his youth even more apparent in the harsh lighting.

This boy runs a city? The intelligence reports weren't exaggerating. Lester studied the young mayor's face carefully. "Ci... Mayor, you're even younger than I imagined."

He was not quite used to addressing him as "Mayor." Although he had learned from intelligence that Cipher was young, actually meeting him in person still made Lester feel surpri...

MoP: Ch. 45

---Logan's POV---

I listened as Garble firmly stated, "My skill should be passable."

"Does dog paddle count as swimming?" Hedgehog asked, looking uncertain.

"Yeah?" I responded, wondering where this was going. As a veteran player, I knew we needed to assess everyone's abilities accurately.

Hedgehog scratched his head. "Hm... then moderate I guess?"

"Uh... why not trust in the omnipotent power of magic?" ProGamer_Daddy suggested, though I could tell he wasn't enti...

Arcane: TTB: Ch. 27

Lester declined Mel's offer to help.

He even chose not to use any transportation tools, instead having the soldiers carry the goods on foot to Zaun.

It wasn't that he deliberately wanted to make the soldiers suffer; rather, he wanted to parade openly through Piltover to observe the reactions of its citizens. This would help him make his own judgment.

Thus, Noxus' elite soldiers, in pairs, carried goods to Zaun. Their boots struck the pavement in perfect rhythm, the sound ech...

Note

Is anyone reading Grimm or Naruto: Cthulhu?

If not, I would like to take a break from writing for a while or completely stop.

I'm not pleased with the progression of either novel. Grimm could be fixed since there aren't many chapters out yet, but I'm unsure how to progress at this moment.

So, I'd rather write something else like One Piece, another Naruto, or Demon Slayer (influenced by upcoming movie).

Bu if there are readers, I can try to maintain a release rate of a...

HSU: Ch. 171

The fusion of more than one chakra nature transformation, without hereditary bloodline limits, was broadly considered one of the most challenging chakra manipulation techniques.

However, using nature transformations in combination was also highly skill-intensive. It was difficult to judge which technique placed greater demands on the user.

When it came to bloodline selections, the difficulty was even higher.

In this regard, the Magnet Release was quite convenient; it could n...

HSU: Ch. 170

When the Uchiha clan developed their ninjutsu system, they placed significant emphasis on the synergy and interconnectivity of their techniques.

Sharingan, Fire Release, and shurikenjutsu were interconnected through a unique tool—wire strings.

The ninja tools of the Uchiha clan were famous, not only for their craftsmanship but also for their unique fire-conducting properties. These tools were manufactured using special techniques developed in collaboration with the ninja cat cla...

MoP: Ch 44

---Viktor's POV---

Too Heartbreaking.

Here we were—myself, once so feared that children wouldn't dare cry in my presence, and Edgar, the knight once renowned for single-handedly clearing high-level monster lairs—now utterly powerless.

Given our current state, I found it laughable to think of us saving anyone. We couldn't even be sure we'd make it past the Church's prying eyes and reach the Sea of Mist undetected!

After a long silence, under the curious gazes of the...

Arcane: TTB: Ch. 26

Several massive warships were docked in Piltover's harbor, the black flags of Noxus fluttering in the wind.

"So, this is the private domain that matriarch left as a reserve for her family?"

"Truly wealthy. Hmm, and also weak. The fear in the eyes of the people says it all. They've grown too comfortable here, afraid of bloodshed and terrified of sacrifice."

"The Empire's forces could crush all resistance without lifting a finger and completely conquer this place!"

The m...