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Arcane: TTB: Ch. 25

Next, Cipher visited Piltover's richest person, Councilor Medarda. He adjusted his collar as he approached her residence.

A guard with perfectly polished armor stepped forward.

"State your business."

"I have an appointment with Councilor Medarda."

The guard's eyes narrowed. "The chemtech stink gives you away, Zaunite. Papers?"

Cipher produced Jayce's letter. The guard's demeanor shifted instantly upon seeing the signature.

"My apologies, sir. Right this way...

Grimm: Ch. 22

---Grimm's POV---

I rested my chin on my hand, gazing at the castle.

"Do you like castles that much?"

"Mm-hmm!"

I had never seen her so happy before. As long as she was happy, that was ok, I guess.

Gazing at the dazzling castle against the night sky, I remembered how awestruck I had been the first time I saw it, feeling just as she did now.

"Grimm, do you want to hear about my dream?"

"Who doesn't! What's your dream?"

"My dream is… to have a c...

Grimm: Ch. 21

---Third POV---

"Creak, creak."

The sound of a wooden spinning wheel turning scattered wool into yarn echoed through the empty alley. It was the only noise in this desolate place, drawing a silver-haired boy closer to its source.

"Do you know the way to the castle? I think I got lost," he asked.

"Oh, it's you, Gerald. The castle is in that direction," the old woman replied with a kind smile, pointing in a certain direction.

"Thank you so much!" Gerald glanced tow...

Arcane: TTB: Ch. 24

"Councilor Kiramman, the pursuit of business investment is all about return rates." He leaned forward slightly. "With your keen insight, I believe you'll find that my wireless communication devices can bring immense wealth, just like Jayce's Hexgate."

"And you believe your devices can match such ambition?" She raised an eyebrow, perfectly manicured fingers wrapped around her teacup.

"They won't just match it, they'll exceed it." Cipher smiled. "I secure the funding, and you earn a...

MoP: Ch. 43

---Third POV---

Because most of the remaining bones had cracks, as if they might break further at any moment.

Hedgehog could only do his best to catch them mid-air to prevent secondary trauma.

But Luminaris was moving so fast and recklessly that Hedgehog almost fell off the wall!

Still, having Luminaris helping out had its advantages. The speed of collecting Viktor's fragments increased significantly.

"Here's another piece!"

ProGamer_Daddy held up an uniden...

Naruto: Cthulhu: Ch. 206

When Kagami first acquired the power of Cthugha, he began experimenting with its capabilities.

Cthugha's Fire Creations were extraordinarily potent, featuring unquenchable flames of terrifyingly high temperatures far beyond those of ordinary fire.

However, the flames ignited by these creations using other combustible materials were just ordinary fires that could be extinguished with water.

For example, if a flame spirit was affixed to a rock, it appeared as though the rock i...

HSU: Ch. 169

Minato was a quick thinker.

As the Hokage with the simplest combat style in Konoha's history, his ability to react quickly to emergencies was his greatest strength.

He didn't concern himself with how Masashi had earned the Two-Tails' approval. His first thought was the implications of this event.

The Hokages, from the First to the Third, were all known for their focus on balance. When the Five Great Shinobi Villages were first established, the structure of the shinobi world ...

HSU: Ch. 168

Atlas had dissolved in an instant, yet Matatabi's chakra armor still enveloped its form.

Standing atop Matatabi's head, Masashi flexed his body to loosen up, the armor on him forming into a protective suit.

Could the Preta Path counter all ninjutsu?

Of course not.

There was no such all-powerful jutsu in existence. The reason gods are gods is that they operate beyond the bounds of the system—they was not even playing by the same rules.

The effectiveness of any n...

Arcane: TTB: Ch. 23

"Mr. Cipher, please be patient for a moment; Councilor Kiramman will be here shortly." The butler's voice carried the practiced warmth of someone who had welcomed countless distinguished guests.

He led Cipher to the reception room.

Even their servants carry themselves like nobility here.

"Would you like coffee or black tea?"

"Black tea, please. Thank you."

"Please, no need to be polite. It's my duty. Let me know if you need anything; I'll be just nearby....

MoP: Ch. 42

---Hedgehog's POV---

Despite my impulsive nature, I worked surprisingly efficiently—not much slower than Garble. I was quickly catching up to ProGamer_Daddy, who seemed to be the least physically adept among the three veteran players.

I could tell Garble was increasingly pleased as he observed me. Especially after discovering through our conversation that I was a combat player, he seemed to be considering something.

So, during our midday break, while I was gulping down wat...

HSU: Ch. 167

Matatabi pondered for a long while before finally understanding what Masashi meant. "But if someone bullies me, how do I call you to help me fight them?"

"Good question!" Masashi waved his hand dramatically. "I have a technique called the Summoning Jutsu. I summon you, and you summon me. Distance will no longer be a problem! As long as our hearts are connected, there's no one we can't beat. So, tell me, who do you want to beat up?"

Matatabi raised a paw and pointed at Nagato.

HSU: Ch. 166

Hiruzen's proposal was unanimously approved on the spot by everyone.

When it came to decisions of this nature, everyone still trusted the old Hokage's judgment.

After all, this was something he excelled at.

The only exception was Danzō, who stubbornly maintained his contrarian stance, refusing to yield even in defeat.

However, everyone was already accustomed to his platypus-like behavior and paid it no mind.

"Since that's settled, I'll go track down the Two-Tail...

Naruto: Cthulhu: Ch. 205

What do you even understand about me? Do you know what I have endured?

Bearing the crime of killing the Uchiha clan, leaving my only family, infiltrating a dangerous and wicked organization as a spy, and spending years doing things I didn't want to do.

My resilience is something someone like you could never comprehend!

Itachi's heart burned with indignation, yet he chose not to voice his inner turmoil. Instead, he took a deep breath and spoke in a low voice...

Arcane: TTB: Ch. 22

"Professor, you might be disappointed. Cipher has no intention of joining Piltover Academy."

Jayce led everyone to a table.

"That's truly a pity. Your talent would flourish much better at Piltover Academy."

Heimerdinger struggled to climb onto the chair Jayce had prepared for him, then sighed regretfully.

"Professor, Cipher's ambitions lie elsewhere." Viktor's voice was steady as he brewed tea and poured a cup of black tea for everyone.

"Everyone has their own pa...

MoP: Ch. 41

---Viktor's POV---

I watched as Alyanne's pupils suddenly contracted.

"Uh... leader, I know you took me in not because..." she stammered, trying to explain herself, but the more she spoke, the more chaotic it became.

"It's fine," I shook my head. "Just think of it as a story. No need to take it seriously."

The players were always bursting with energy.

Although I had specifically put up a language barrier between them and Alyanne, who knew what strange communicati...

MoP: Ch. 40

---Third POV---

Don't misunderstand the dwarven race's appearance because of LootGoblin.

Viktor had lived for 700 years and had never seen a dwarf uglier than him.

Typically, dwarves might be prone to obesity or have ruddy complexions, but in most other ways, they were not much different from humans.

But LootGoblin…

Viktor concluded it was likely a side effect of insufficient divine power.

After all, if you allocated everything to talents, you had to sacr...

HSU: Ch. 165

Hearing a roar, Konan, flying with her paper wings, turned her head.

What she saw was the Eight-Tails and directly opposing it stood the white Susanoo.

Looking at the two mountain-like figures, her expression darkened.

The Raikage was going all out!

Is this mission destined to fail? Even Nagato couldn't stop these Konoha ninja?

Before she could think further, a dark-green Susanoo rose from behind the Eight-Tails.

"There's another one?!"

Her e...

HSU: Ch. 164

Danzō was someone destined to leave a significant mark on the history of Konoha.

Not because his strength during his lifetime reached the level of a Kage, or because he once held a high-ranking position.

The era of the ninja villages produced many individuals who wavered between ideals and reality. The choice between these two became one of the primary dilemmas they had to face.

Among these individuals emerged a group of pure idealists who disregarded reality, treating ever...

Naruto: Cthulhu: Ch. 204

On the walls of Konoha, two men dressed in black cloaks adorned with red clouds and wearing conical hats with wind chimes were gazing down at the ravaged village below.

"Though it avoided complete annihilation, it seems the losses were severe."

"That once-thriving village... how pitiful."

"That's not like you. Are you feeling nostalgic for your homeland?"

"No. Not at all." Although Itachi said these words, his heart was already beginning to worry about Sasuke's safety....

Arcane: TTB: Ch. 21

Piltover Academy, or just the Academy to most folks, was a prestigious institution renowned not only in the Zaun and Piltover but across the entire continent of Runeterra.

It drew in brilliant minds from everywhere, scientists, master technicians, and scholars, who dreamed up and built countless scientific inventions.

Jayce, the inventor of Hextech and the pioneer of a new era, had become the brightest star of Piltover Academy. His reputation preceded him everywhere in these halls...

HSU: Ch. 163

Blue flames roared in the center of the small town, dyeing half the sky in its hue.

Outside the town, Kumo's ANBU attempting to escape were blocked by Konoha's ANBU.

To make matters worse, due to Konoha holding the advantage from the start, a thousand-strong elite Konoha unit had arrived, completely cutting off all Kumo's escape routes out of the town.

The reinforcements from Kumo's stationed troops still needed time to realize the situation and arrive on the scene.

As...

HSU: Ch. 162

The negotiation in the restaurant continued.

But some people had run out of patience.

"How can they keep talking endlessly?"

Kakuzu had already entered the restaurant.

Don't let his appearance fool you—he was actually quite skilled in stealth.

The restaurant was relatively large, making it easy for him to sneak in.

He extended the threads from Earth Grudge Fear into the floor, letting them spread toward the negotiation area.

With that, his version o...

Arcane: TTB: Ch. 20

"There's such a commotion in Zaun, and everyone is busy. We want to help!"

Vi strode into the office with her younger siblings, plopping down boldly in front of Cipher.

Her eyes seemed to speak as they stared intently at Cipher, as if afraid his first response would be a rejection.

After all, he had done this before, responding with rejection after rejection the moment he opened his mouth.

"We can help." Powder, clutching a bunny plushie, chimed in earnestly from the s...

HSU: Ch. 161

Inside the restaurant, the negotiators from both Konoha and Kumo sat across from each other.

Next to A sat the Kumo ninja with the eyepatch.

In terms of personnel quality, Kumo's side was formidable, with an all-jonin lineup. But unfortunately for them, their opponents were essentially an assembly of the most overpowered individuals in the shinobi world.

Beside Minato sat Hiruzen.

Considering the current Five Kage era hadn't yet fully transitioned into the Fourth Kage ...

HSU: Ch. 160

The Raikage's voice reinvigorated the morale of the Kumo ninjas.

The clan-oriented, gang-like management style of Kumo made the Raikage the most unifying figure among the Five Kage. This approach had forged a cohesion in Kumo that seemed almost inhuman from an outsider's perspective.

Of course, there were side effects—namely, the quality and quantity of top-tier shinobi were somewhat limited.

But on closer consideration, this limitation existed primarily because of the she...

Arcane: TTB: Ch. 19

Cipher knew the three-day deadline was impossible, even with their resources, the Chem-Barons couldn't possibly meet all his requirements that quickly. The factories needed retrofitting, workers needed training, and old supply chains had to be dismantled.

Real change would take months, maybe even a year.

But that wasn't the point.

What he wanted to see was their reaction to the deadline.

Who would try?

Who would make excuses?

Who would show genuine effort v...

MoP: Ch. 39

---Third POV---

For players who enjoyed causing trouble, having a second faction to choose from was definitely something to celebrate.

But for LootGoblin, he just wanted to be a casual player, flirt a little, and that was it.

He was not interested in advancing the main storyline.

If the second faction was hostile toward the first faction, he wouldn't even be able to meet the female players in The Watchers.

Where would he cry about that?

His situation was in...

HSU: Ch. 159

Although the path to peace between Konoha and Kumo was exceptionally difficult, the eyes of the entire ninja world were fixed on the unfolding events.

This included the other Great Ninja Villages that were now allied with Konoha.

Strictly speaking, Suna was the official ally of Konoha, as their alliance treaty included military cooperation. Although Iwa had recently signed a treaty, their cooperation with Konoha was more economic than military. As for Kiri, there wasn't even a for...

HSU: Ch. 158

The Land of Rice Fields, as a neighboring country of a great nation, was relatively fortunate.

It only bordered one great nation—on its left was the neutral Land of Iron, and on its right was the Land of Hot Water, which technically had a ninja village but was functionally irrelevant.

After the First Great Ninja War, the five major powers of the shinobi world, seeking to reduce friction between themselves and simplify post-conflict reconciliation and negotiations, established a ...

MoP: Ch. 38

---Third POV---

"Oh? There's a new mission?"

ProGamer_Daddy opened the game panel and read out the newly added green-colored mission title.

"Timed Mission: Newbie Guidance? Looks like we're supposed to help out the new players!"

NeverShowOff saw it too and nodded as he read through the description.

"This game really puts effort into onboarding new players—advanced plot hints and even guidance missions!"

"Probably because the two NPCs wouldn't be able to h...