Malphegor

HSU: Ch. 55

"I see. I understand the situation now."

In the Hokage's office, Minato looked at the "dusty and travel-worn" Masashi and Pakura standing beside him.

He felt like he needed time to process everything.

The death of Fuguki didn't surprise him; based on various signs, he had suspected that the Kiri ninja was likely already dead. Assigning Masashi to investigate had been both a precaution and a test to observe the Uchiha's methods.

A person's adherence to the Will of Fire ...

HSU: Ch. 54

Even though such suspicions had crossed his mind, when faced with an Uchiha openly stating it, Mangetsu was momentarily stunned.

A jinchūriki under genjutsu? Could it be true?

Of course it could.

Jinchūriki, due to their unstable mental states, were particularly susceptible to genjutsu. The volatile chakra of their tailed beasts makes them especially vulnerable to external manipulation.

Perfect Jinchūriki fared better, but even they weren't immune. If faced...

Grimm: Ch. 5

---Grimm's POV---

After eating and drinking my fill, I returned to the tent I shared with Gabriel.

He was still unconscious, lying on the grass mat. His body was covered with wounds, and even in his sleep, his brows remained tightly furrowed—it was clear the injuries were severe.

Seeing him like this made my chest ache. After all, we were brothers by blood, and despite our differences, there was a deep connection.

I scooped a cup of water from the river and gulped it...

Grimm: Ch. 4

---Grimm's POV---

Bang!

Smack!

I felt the brutal impact as Gunther wielded his spear, using the butt of the shaft like a club. Each strike echoed through my skull as he delivered swift and forceful blows across our faces.

My brother was knocked to the ground beside me, and I fell flat on my back, the taste of copper flooding my mouth as a molar loosened.

"Stop dawdling and get to work!"

"Do you want me dead?!"

He glared angrily at Ga...

Ch. 173: Graduation: Corrupted

Mizuki vividly remembered the day Orochimaru fled the village. The ninja warning issued at the time stated that the Sannin had stolen the Scroll of Seals.

But why does Naruto still have access to it now?

Could it be that Orochimaru's departure back then was for a different reason?

Regardless, Naruto's unexpected acquisition of the scroll made his heart brim with excitement.

For a long time, he had deeply admired Orochimaru. Not only did he want to join his faction, but...

HSU: Ch. 53

The Land of Water, with its mountains and waters, is shrouded in mist year-round. From a distance, the layers of mountains appear lush and green, with mist swirling atop their peaks, mountain after mountain, mist upon mist.

The densely layered mountains revealed no trace of villages or rice fields. They resembled drunk old men, wobbling unsteadily.

But as one approached and stood at the foot of the mountains, their true form was revealed—chaotic, grand, and peculiar.

Looki...

HSU: Ch. 52

"No need to thank me yet," Masashi waved his hand dismissively, ignoring the wary reaction his words triggered.

His Sharingan caught the slight tension in her shoulders as he voiced the question that had been bothering him for a while. "I'm just curious—how exactly did you get yourself caught like that?"

He genuinely couldn't understand it. Wasn't she supposed to be one of Suna's elites? How could she be taken down so easily?

Granted, elite fighters don't always fall in dr...

HSU: Ch. 51

Masashi sensed the approaching Kiri ninjas. None of them had chakra levels that matched Fuguki.

These people weren't his mission goal, so he decided to observe them first. He concealed himself.

In no time, a large group of Kiri ninjas arrived at the location, radiating killing intent.

"Where is he?"

"No one's here?"

"Again, no one?"

"The sensor reported movement here," one of the scouts called out, scanning the area with narrowed eyes.

"Spread out. Ch...

HSU: Ch. 50

The news of Danzō's death fell like cold rain, extinguishing the flames of anger and resentment that had consumed the village.

Reason returned.

When someone like Danzō died, he inevitably leaved behind something for others to reflect on and remember.

Despite being the kind of person who made others grind their teeth in hatred, he had his merits.

When all his past deeds were no longer shrouded in secrecy, people had to admit one thing: leaving aside his lack of moral ...

HSU: Ch. 49

Danzō was in a very awkward situation.

If he could use an earth jutsu, he would have already used it to dig himself a hole to hide in.

But thanks to the deterrent force he had established over the years, no one dared to openly disrespect him in the absence of solid evidence. However, the tension in the air was making him uncomfortable.

He had always been the one making others feel this way, after all.

When he saw Orochimaru actually surrender without resistance, he kn...

HSU: Ch. 48

"The First Hokage's grave... it's been desecrated." the jonin said again. "The only ones capable of this would be someone from Konoha."

The report from the jonin sent everyone's mind spinning. And it wasn't hard to guess why.

However, everyone reacted differently to this news.

"Impossible..." Minato whispered as he and Hiruzen stood utterly shocked.

Minato, in particular, found it absurd. He had anticipated that this mission might reveal some unsavory truths, but… It...

Ch. 172: Graduation: Mizuki

On the swing set in the ninja academy's playground, Naruto sat alone, quietly swinging back and forth. He watched the children being joyfully picked up by their parents.

Today was the graduation exam for the senior students at the Ninja Academy. All the parents had come to personally celebrate their children's successful completion of the exam and their advancement to becoming true shinobi.

Watching the warm interactions between other families, and hearing the occasional whispers ...

Ch. 171: Graduation: Strange Aburame

The sudden action caught Yagura completely off guard.

The Tailed Beast Bomb he was about to unleash hadn't fully formed, and the balance between yin and yang chakra was disrupted under the force of the tailed beast chakra.

Furthermore, as Kojiro's massive whale-like mouth clamped down on Yagura's semi-transformed maw, the incomplete Tailed Beast Bomb detonated inside Yagura's mouth.

Boom!

Though this failed Tailed Beast Bomb lacked the power o...

HSU: Ch. 47

Tsunade's sudden outburst surprised no one.

The fact that she hadn't stepped in to break up the fight herself was enough for everyone to feel the severity of the situation. After all, stepping in to mediate a fight like this wasn't exactly easy.

Masashi, one of the heroes of the Nine-Tails Night and a prominent figure of the Uchiha clan, was well-regarded in Konoha. And Orochimaru needed no introduction.

Meddling in their clash risked provoking the Uchiha clan—a dangerous ...

Grimm: Ch. 3

---Grimm's POV---

"Have you thought of names for the two children yet?" The elderly woman held me with a kind expression, looking at Shirley, who seemed a bit dazed but had clearly improved significantly.

Shirley glanced at the child in her arms, thoughtfully touched the child's head, and remained silent for a while.

"Um... Gabriel."

"Let's call him Gabriel. His bloodstains aren't as fresh as the other child's, so he must be the elder brother. I hope he has the courage...

HSU: Ch. 46

Powerful shinobi only needed a single glance to understand what the other was thinking.

When Sasuke told Naruto this, it carried multiple layers of meaning.

But there was some truth to that statement.

Orochimaru licked his lips. Seeing him like this, Anko instinctively backed away.

That look... he's found something interesting again. Nothing good ever comes from this. She was all too familiar with this particular expression on her master's face.

Mas...

HSU: Ch. 45

Anko was fast asleep at her desk, a small trail of drool at the corner of her mouth. Dango... more dango... yes, stack them higher...

Being a purebred student aligned with the Hokage faction, as long as she didn't disrupt the class, no one really said much. The other students had learned to ignore her soft snores, some envious of her privileged position.

As Orochimaru's disciple, her path had already been set. Graduating was no issue whatsoever, and the school's graduatio...

Ch. 170: The Shark: Mizukage

"Mizukage-sama, the port of the Land of Water is under attack by unidentified creatures. The daimyō has ordered us to act immediately and minimize the damage."

"Understood. Organize a ninja squad and deploy immediately."

Within Kiri, a group of ten-plus ninjas led by the Fourth Mizukage set out swiftly, leaping over the walls of the village.

At this hour, most of the village was still deep in slumber. However, a few watchful eyes observed their departure.

"The Mizukag...

HSU: Ch. 44

The next morning, Masashi woke up and, surprisingly, didn't head straight to the training grounds as usual.

It wasn't because he'd become complacent, but rather because he had been invited by Hiruzen to visit the Ninja Academy that day.

It had been a long time since he last set foot there.

The last time he visited, Hiruzen was a passionate young man, and Danzō was a troublesome student and a notorious contrarian.

The Ninja Academy was the central institution of K...

HSU: Ch. 43

Generally speaking, Masashi didn't care much for protagonists burdened with bitterness and grudges, so he avoided such dramas during his initial run-through.

When faced with problems, shouldn't one simply find a way to solve them?

That exaggerated sense of self-importance was really detrimental to the viewing experience.

The couple didn't exactly fall into that category—after all, Minato's actions were usually decisive. His sharp mind and quick thinking had earned him the ...

Grimm: Ch. 2

---Third POV---

Thud, thud, thud…

"Ahhhhh!!"

"Oh no, run for your lives!"

The surroundings erupted in chaos as thundering hooves approached.

Bodies collided and trampled one another in blind panic. A child stumbled and disappeared under the stampeding crowd, their scream cut short by the crush of fleeing feet.

Blood and mud mixed beneath the mass of desperate humanity.

"Argh!"

A pregnant woman was knocked to the ground by the surging ...

HSU: Ch. 42

Strictly speaking, Masashi's Corrosive Steam Technique drew inspiration from three techniques commonly used by Kiri shinobi:

Hidden Mist Technique, frequently employed by Kiri ninja. Mei's Skilled Mist. And Kisame's Super Exploding Water Shockwave.

His technique managed to blend the strengths of these three into a single, versatile jutsu.

By combining his mastery of water and fire nature chakra, he created a technique that superheated water particles to their most volatile s...

Ch. 169: The Shark: Father-of-All-Sharks

Thousands of fish-headed beings lurked just beneath the murky sea surface. Although it was only for a fleeting moment, Kisame caught a clear glimpse of their faces.

At first glance, Kisame even felt that these fish-headed beings bore a striking resemblance—seven-tenths, at least—to his own shark-like features.

"Look! They're our kin! Our kin are all watching you!" 

With a wave of his massive hand, Kojiro commanded the thousands of fish-headed beings, who let out hoa...

Ch. 168: The Shark: Contact

In a forest, a young ninja with blue skin and a shark-like face was leading a group of ninjas swiftly across the treetops, heading toward a specific destination.

Since Kisame was assigned as the exclusive subordinate of Fuguki, this was the first time he had received a mission directly from the Fourth Mizukage.

The mission itself seemed simple: investigate a small, remote mountain village.

Although he wasn't sure what was in that village, the fact that the Fourth Mizukage by...

HSU: Ch. 41

For tailed beasts, creating a Tailed Beast Bomb was akin to vomiting—forming chakra within and expelling it outward.

There was no denying its power.

The greatest fan of the tailed beasts in the ninja world was Madara. When he mocked the Five Kage, he casually wielded his perfect Susanoo and sliced off the tops of two mountains in one sweep, yet he still pretended that the power of this strike was comparable to that of a tailed beast.

But power wasn't just about raw strengt...

Grimm: Ch. 1

---Grimm's POV---

I had just finished showering. With only a towel wrapped around my waist, I had lightly dried my hair before stepping out of the bathroom.

Another day of instant noodles and job hunting ahead, I thought as I grabbed my phone from the counter.

As I checked my notifications, the familiar sound of a new message caught my attention.

"Um... Grimm, I like you."

The message popped up in my chatbox from Roy, a close friend I'd been gaming with ...

HSU: Ch. 40

Abandoning his original plan, Obito used Kamui to vanish.

"Just you wait," he said before disappearing.

The Konoha ninja waited for half a day, but there was no sign of him appearing anywhere. They shifted positions regularly, maintaining a strategic formation around the potential threat zones.

Everyone couldn't help but feel as though they were back in their ninja academy days, experiencing the awkwardness of a classmate yelling, "Don't leave after school!" during an argume...

Ch. 167: The Dreamlands: Dreamer

"Dreamland?"

This term was both unfamiliar and familiar to Orochimaru. During his time in the Nameless City, another Abdul had once mentioned the Dreamland.

At the time, however, the old man didn't have a chance to explain what the Dreamland truly was, and Orochimaru hadn't paid much attention to it.

But unexpectedly, while using Edo Tensei, he accidentally entered this so-called Dreamland.

"The Dreamland is a parallel dimension constructed from the subconscious and im...

Ch. 166: The Dreamlands: Discovery

When Orochimaru first announced the bounty mission, he had already learned from the Necronomicon that a Mi-Go's corpse would dissolve within a few hours of death.

However, for Edo Tensei, there was no difference between the dissolved remains and a complete body.

The substantial bounty offered was merely a ploy by him to lure bounty hunters. Ultimately, he planned to use the excuse of the Mi-Go's corpse dissolving to slash the payout.

After all, even for Orochimaru, the 80 mi...

HSU: Ch. 39

The chakra-sensing ability was truly handy, and combined with the Sharingan, it became even more effective.

Through his enhanced perception, Masashi could track not just movement, but intent—the subtle shifts in chakra that preceded every attack.

Chakra rarely lied.

The first wave of explosive tags had just gone off when he immediately realized they had achieved nothing. He swiftly halted the jutsu and used the Flying Thunder God to change his position.

Despite his q...