---Third POV---
Bang!
Everyone fell downward.
NineTails was thrown offline on the spot, her chair violently sliding backward.
"Ahhh!"
She pulled off her gaming helmet, and that feeling of weightlessness vanished in an instant.
Still shaken, she patted her chest.
"Good thing my brain is still here."
Remembering the last scene she saw right before falling, she didn't even bother checking on her in-game character. She immediately opened th...
2025-11-17 04:03:53 +0000 UTC View PostRobin finally closed Noland's logbook, her fingers tapping against the cover as she processed everything she'd read.
"Noland, Roger... the City of Gold, One Piece."
She stared at the book thoughtfully. "The skull's left eye is the City of Gold. So then... what's the right eye?"
She couldn't help but wonder, was the skull's right eye actually One Piece?
But then again, was One Piece really just a "great treasure"? She didn't think so. After all, from what she'd gathered...
2025-11-15 03:49:52 +0000 UTC View PostThe battle between Thanos and Hulk entered its climax the moment they clashed. Hulk came in swinging his axe. Against a pure warrior like Thanos, holding back wasn't even in his vocabulary.
"HULK SMASH!"
He brought the axe down in an overhead strike. Thanos saw the opening, Hulk's guard was down. One well-placed thrust could seriously wound or even kill the green giant. But taking that shot meant eating a face full of axe in return.
Of course, he had no intention of trading ...
2025-11-15 03:48:36 +0000 UTC View Post"That doesn't look like a good omen."
A troll with a chilling aura, a werewolf, and an orc whose origin and allegiance were both unknown.
"What do you plan to do?" Gandalf asked Garrett.
"What else can I do? Of course, I'm going to take a look."
"I'll go with you," Gandalf decided on the spot.
"Aren't you going to deal with the One Ring first?"
"This matter isn't urgent, or rather, it can't be rushed."
"Do you have other plans?"
"I do," Gandalf ...
2025-11-15 03:47:00 +0000 UTC View Post"How is it? What's the situation in Isengard?"
Outside the castle, in a clearing, three of them each found something to sit on and rest, holding an impromptu meeting.
In response to Gandalf's question, Garrett thought for a moment and said, "It's quiet, too quiet, actually. Saruman isn't there, and there's no trace of the Nazgûl either. What I can confirm is that the garrison from the Black Land has rebelled. They now take orders from Mordor. I have reason to believe that the Uru...
2025-11-15 03:46:14 +0000 UTC View PostClink!
The wine glasses collided with a crisp sound. The two brothers, both commanders, raised their drinks in salute to the soldiers, then to each other.
"Remember this day," Boromir said with a hearty laugh. "Today, life is good!"
Faramir smiled back. They drained their cups in one gulp, their joy beyond words. But happy moments are always short-lived. Suddenly, the sharp-eyed Faramir turned his head toward the distance.
The smile faded from his face.
...
2025-11-15 03:45:32 +0000 UTC View Post"It feels a little too quiet."
Garrett took out a torch and began walking up the staircase step by step.
"Saruman, are you there? If you don't come out, I'll just burn this tower to the ground!" he called out, but after waiting for a while, there was still no response.
That confirmed it. Saruman really wasn't here. Otherwise, the old man would've already stormed out, staff in hand, ready to curse him out.
Tap.
The sound of footsteps echoed sharply in the...
2025-11-15 03:44:04 +0000 UTC View PostAlmost the very second Frodo, filled with excitement, ran toward the bar, several gazes turned in his direction.
"Pippin, shut up!"
"What's wrong, Frodo?"
Grabbing Pippin by the shoulders, Frodo whispered, "Gandalf said we mustn't reveal who we are. It would put us in danger!"
Pippin looked flustered. "Sorry, I didn't know..."
Clack.
Just then, another hand seized Frodo's shoulder. He spun around sharply, only to see a swarthy, shifty-looking man s...
2025-11-15 03:43:13 +0000 UTC View Post"Your intent is way too obvious," Kenji said, looking at his three students. "And don't fall for such blatant bait."
"We're not giving up yet!" Haruto said, rubbing his sore arm where he'd crashed into Kaede.
The three exchanged quick glances. Then, they scattered and vanished into the trees and tall grass surrounding the training ground.
Kenji's chakra sensing picked up their positions immediately. He could feel them moving. But he acted oblivious, strolling across the gras...
2025-11-15 03:41:40 +0000 UTC View PostAs night fell, the lights of Yakiniku Q glowed warm.
"Cheers!"
Kenji raised his glass of juice along with Haruto, Kaede, and Aoi.
Tonight, the place was packed. Word of the alliance between Konoha and Suna had spread through the village, and everyone wanted to celebrate the end of the war. Every decent restaurant in Konoha was doing record business. Yakiniku Q, being the premier barbecue spot in the entire village, was nearly impossible to get into. Kenji had only managed to...
2025-11-15 03:37:00 +0000 UTC View Post"By the way," Jiraiya added casually, "that reinforcement's name is Aotsuki Ryouma."
The moment his words fell, Sōto and Hanzō's expressions both changed at once.
"Aotsuki Ryouma?"
Aoi repeated the somewhat familiar name under her breath.
As the Seven-Tails jinchūriki, she had rarely ever left Taki except for that one time when she was kidnapped by Kumo as a child. She knew little about the outside world, especially about people who had nothing to do with her.
Kurotsuchi's comings and goings didn't even register in Madara's awareness. Meeting the Tsuchikage was just a matter of convenience anyway, saved him the trip.
Right now, his focus was on training Nagato. The guy had the Rinnegan but didn't even know how to use its ocular power. If he ran into Masashi in this state, he'd be dead in seconds.
Masashi might not specialize in genjutsu, he focuses on counter-genjutsu, but that doesn't stop him from steamrolling weaker opponents with it...
2025-11-15 03:33:47 +0000 UTC View Post---Third POV---
The leaders present exchanged stunned looks. The one whose face looked the worst was the officer in charge of ground security.
He shouted angrily, "You think exaggerating the facts will get you out of responsibility?"
Most of the others seemed to agree, glaring suspiciously at the few who had fled there.
The head guard tried to defend himself in panic.
"Absolutely not! The total number might still be unclear, but the first wave, that hundred-man s...
2025-11-15 03:32:03 +0000 UTC View Post"Hold on, why'd you stop reading?"
Marcus had suddenly gone quiet, and the Straw Hats all turned to look at him with confused expressions.
He held up the worn logbook. "Because what comes next is basically spoiler territory. Looks like Noland completed his journey through both Paradise and the New World, sailed all the way around the globe back to the North Blue, and then... got publicly executed. Just like the Pirate King."
The crew understood what he was getting at immedia...
2025-11-14 02:09:42 +0000 UTC View PostBanner sat on the ground, cradling his charred arm with his good hand. The healing spell was still working its magic. Warm energy flowed through his body, concentrating on the damaged tissue. Black scabs cracked and fell away, revealing bright green skin underneath.
Mario clapped his hands, drawing everyone's attention. "Alright, the snap's done. Everyone who got dusted five years ago is back. Now we can start thinking about where to bury Thanos. Somewhere with a nice view, maybe."
<... 2025-11-14 02:08:33 +0000 UTC View Post"No."
Gandalf shook his head slowly and replied, "I wasn't taken to Mordor. Someone else was taken. This is urgent, Garrett. Saruman's situation is dangerous right now."
They hadn't even entered the gate yet before he hurriedly related everything that had happened to him.
"You didn't stop any of that?" Garrett scratched his head.
"Didn't you see where Saruman went?"
Gandalf wiped his face and straightened his robe as he answered, "No. After I left the tower I don...
2025-11-14 02:06:30 +0000 UTC View Post"Nazgûl!"
Both wizards inside the tower spoke the intruder's name at once. Saruman frowned and immediately handed back the staff he had just snatched from Gandalf, who hastily seized his staff and forced himself to stand upright.
Shriiiek!
A monstrous flying beast let out a savage roar as it dove toward the tower, bearing upon its back one of the Nazgûl.
"Get out!"
Saruman raised his staff and struck out to repel it.
But there was more than ...
2025-11-14 02:05:35 +0000 UTC View Post"Saruman!"
Gandalf's tone was agitated and stern. "Don't you understand? These orcs are not natural life at all. They are twisted creations. They have no souls, they are not children of Ilúvatar. Their very existence is an embodiment of evil. Even if they now obey you, that does not change their nature. Unless..."
"Unless?"
Saruman repeated the word with mild curiosity, his tone neither warm nor cold.
Gandalf narrowed his eyes.
"Unless you embrace evil."
"...
2025-11-14 02:04:35 +0000 UTC View PostA moment later, Sam sat obediently in the back while Frodo whispered quietly with Gandalf.
"Sam's always been interested in tales of the Elves," Frodo said. "He, Pippin, and Merry used to sneak peeks at Bilbo's books. Please forgive him, Gandalf. I'm sure he didn't mean any harm."
Gandalf nodded slightly, signaling his trust. Indeed, he had watched Sam grow up himself. What ill intent could that simple Hobbit possibly have?
The two of them turned back to glance at him.
"Cooperate?"
Garrett was amused by the envoy's question.
"Sauron must have been cooped up in that tower so long he's lost his mind. What did he send you for, to come and die?"
The envoy didn't react to Garrett's blunt mockery. He kept the same attitude as before, as if he hadn't heard it. Remaining humble, head bowed, he continued:
"Please believe me, I come with my master's sincerity."
"We are willing to sign a peace pact with you and will never harm any city or...
2025-11-14 02:02:55 +0000 UTC View Post"It's Lady Tsunade! And Jiraiya-sama, and Orochimaru-sama!"
"Look! Sakumo-sama is back!"
"We won! We actually won!"
Cheers erupted all around him as Kenji stepped through Konoha's gates. Villagers lined both sides of the street, packed shoulder to shoulder. They waved and shouted, some crying, some laughing, many doing both at once. Children sat on their parents' shoulders to get a better view. Elderly civilians who'd lived through previous wars stood with tears streaming do...
2025-11-14 02:00:12 +0000 UTC View Post---Third POV---
Unfortunately, no one cared about his opinion.
"Haha! Cross-tier kill on an advanced mage!"
"Canceling cast time, no honor at all!"
Some people rubbed their arms, still shaken.
"That woman's the alchemist mentioned in the intel, right? Her attack methods are way too nasty!"
He'd almost gotten a face full of poison sprayed from a vial hidden in her mouth.
One player shrugged.
"Better than us stripping clothes. That's just normal a...
2025-11-14 01:57:58 +0000 UTC View Post---Third POV---
Lux hastily closed the game panel and held her breath, watching the situation ahead.
After Josef threw the first punch, the other sirens stood up and joined in, attacking the wall, including Tina, who had just been lying weakly on the ground. Her eyes were still full of fury, but now carried a trace of confident control.
"Knowing the location of the Fallen Siren is enough."
Bang!
She struck the section of wall that had already been damage...
2025-11-14 01:57:13 +0000 UTC View Post"The sound disappeared?"
Shura looked surprised as he tilted his head, listening to the silence that had replaced Satori's presence.
Nearby, Gedatsu was biting his lip so hard it nearly bled, his eyes rolling back. He'd forgotten how to speak properly ages ago, and his inability to breathe through his nose meant he couldn't even express his shock with the appropriate gasping sounds.
"Satori is dead," Shura said, though his tone carried no real grief. "Looks like God's about ...
2025-11-13 02:36:52 +0000 UTC View PostAfter Natasha's explanation, the assembled Avengers had a basic understanding of where Mario had come from, another universe entirely, one where Thanos hadn't won.
Mario took his time studying the group before him, and what he saw made his chest tighten with something between pity and discomfort.
Stark looked like shit. The man he remembered had been at his absolute peak, arrogant, confident, practically radiating that trademark Stark swagger. But this Stark? His eyes were hollow,...
2025-11-13 02:35:39 +0000 UTC View PostFacing the Ranger's question, Gollum hesitated for a moment before tentatively replying, "Then we're going to... have meat?"
His voice was full of confusion and doubt. Clearly, the Ranger's actions had taken him by surprise, leaving him momentarily unable to understand. But soon, that no longer mattered.
A moment later, the Ranger brought a beautifully marbled piece of steak and a plump salmon.
Both were raw.
Gollum instinctively recoiled.
"Could it be poisoned?"...
2025-11-13 02:34:35 +0000 UTC View Post"Gollum has been caught."
Right at the start, this skilled Ranger brought Garrett a piece of explosive news.
"Tell me the details."
"It was that lame Uruk leader who delivered him personally. He caught Gollum at a pass near Minas Morgul. Also, he said that spies from Mordor have been following Gollum. It seems they want him to lead them to something."
Garrett nodded slightly. "Where is Gollum now?"
"He's being held at the outpost by the Crossroads. Plenty of men ...
2025-11-13 02:33:58 +0000 UTC View Post"The Shire, Hobbit, Baggins."
Inside the dark and evil tower, pondering this information, Sauron summoned the Nazgûl and began his arrangements.
Clang!
The great gates of the tower opened, and Gollum was escorted to the borders of Mordor.
"You weak and disgusting little creature. If you still wish to live, go and find that Ring. Understand? Don't even think about playing tricks. We'll have eyes on you at all times."
"Gollum..."
Gollum nodded hurri...
2025-11-13 02:33:22 +0000 UTC View PostThis time, he had finally stepped outside the gate.
Sigh...
Garrett couldn't help but let out a deep sigh. He hadn't managed to kill Shelob. That creature's vitality was unexpectedly strong, thicker even than a dragon's. After severely injuring her, she still managed to escape.
After all, he had already searched for over a month. It wouldn't make sense to keep wasting time there.
Judging by her condition, though, she probably wouldn't be able to move around fo...
2025-11-13 02:32:49 +0000 UTC View PostJiraiya slammed both hands against the ground. White smoke exploded outward, and a toad materialized in front of them.
"I need you to hold something for me," he said, gesturing toward the unconscious Third Kazekage. "Swallow him and keep him secure until we can hand him over to the Hokage."
The toad's mouth opened wide, revealing a cavernous throat. With one quick gulp, the Third Kazekage disappeared into its stomach. The toad's expression didn't change.
"Done. Anything else...
2025-11-13 02:30:38 +0000 UTC View Post