What Cipher said to Swain was beyond belief, so much so that Swain had everyone else leave.
The once lively bar was now left with only the two of them.
By the time Swain left The Last Drop, it was already the next morning. No one knew what they had talked about, but those who glimpsed Swain's expression as he departed spoke of a man who had either gained a powerful ally or discovered a dangerous new variable in his carefully plans.
He stayed in Piltover and Zaun for only sev...
2025-06-12 01:00:22 +0000 UTC
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---Third POV---
"Please, let me go. Nagato became an orphan because of the war between Konoha and Ame. Only I can talk to him properly."
Jiraiya leaned close to Orochimaru, gripping his shoulders and shaking him non-stop.
"I'm begging you, let me go."
Annoyed by his persistence, Orochimaru could only reluctantly agree. "Your mission is only to investigate. If you notice anything unusual, you must retreat immediately."
"Alright! Thank you, I knew you'd help me."
2025-06-11 19:54:21 +0000 UTC
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The rebuilt southern fortress still leaned against the mountains and faced the sea. But it had been further reinforced on top of its original foundations. The walls now extended a bit into the sea, allowing it to directly block ships.
Seeing this, the nobles finally let out a sigh of relief.
What was the relationship between Kumo and Konoha? The nobles of the Land of Lightning and the Land of Fire were more or less the same, and the same applied to their vassal states.
Howev...
2025-06-11 19:53:24 +0000 UTC
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The truth behind Tobirama's death was something Hiruzen and the others tacitly agreed not to disclose to the public. But their teacher had died, how could these students not investigate afterward?
After several years of covert investigation, they finally discovered that the poison used by Ginkaku and Kinkaku was something they had stumbled upon by chance in a ruin.
This poison was colorless and tasteless. When it first entered the body, it caused no noticeable symptoms, and more i...
2025-06-11 19:52:25 +0000 UTC
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Tobirama didn't refrain from using the Flying Thunder God Technique to retreat with his students because he didn't want to, he simply couldn't anymore due to being poisoned. That was why he was gravely injured in the initial attack.
According to the autopsy report, he later forcibly used the Flying Thunder God Technique to get his students to safety, despite the backlash it would cause. In that condition, naturally, he couldn't get far, nor could he use the technique again.
The ba...
2025-06-11 19:51:56 +0000 UTC
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---Third POV---
Although they didn't manage to sell the dimensional crystal, fortunately, other gains weren't insignificant.
Just as Hedgehog was about to give up and leave with the two Reverse Flow spell scrolls, the door opened again. He turned his head toward the sound, his eyes lighting up with hope.
"Could it be…"
A cylindrical white stone drew a long arc through the air and landed precisely in his arms. He picked it up, his face full of confusi...
2025-06-11 19:49:10 +0000 UTC
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In the hyperspace, the small three-person group chat had already been renamed "Konoha Subspace Branch."
After the last incident, Yoriichi rejected Konoha's offer. He had already seen the ending, since victory was assured, why try to change history?
Seeing that the other party refused to help, Hiruzen casually asked in the group chat.
[Hiruzen]: What have you been reading lately?
[Yoriichi]: I've been reading One Hundred Years of Solitu...
2025-06-11 19:47:50 +0000 UTC
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Shikaku gently placed a stack of documents in front of Hiruzen. Rubbing his temples with his fingertips, the relentless high-pressure negotiations had etched a few new lines at the corners of Konoha's hidden dragon's eyes.
He was reporting on the negotiations with Kumo's representative, Mabui.
The Kumo ninja had basically admitted defeat and were prepared to surrender. The Fifth Raikage was willing to publicly apologize for the previous act of aggression and pay war reparations.
2025-06-11 19:47:18 +0000 UTC
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In the Kamui space, countless cube-shaped stones floated in mid-air. Kakashi and Obito stood on opposite sides, as if in a dueling arena.
"Why?"
"Shut up."
"Sorry… I failed to protect Rin, but…"
"I know. I saw it."
"So it really was you at that time?"
"If I hadn't intervened, you would've died."
"Then why didn't you come back?"
"This world is fake, and so are you, Kakashi! Once I realize my plan, everything can be redone."
Their voices...
2025-06-11 01:52:05 +0000 UTC
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In the Raikage's office, the teacups on the desk were trembling slightly.
The ANBU had already reported Akatsuki's invasion to Darui. But honestly, there was no need for a report, even within the office, one could vaguely hear the sounds of intense battle.
He spoke with frustration to C beside him. "Akatsuki has really managed to come this far."
Mabui was currently leading a diplomatic mission to Konoha. For now, C was assisting Darui with administrative affairs in her stead...
2025-06-11 01:51:32 +0000 UTC
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---Ryouma's POV---
The next afternoon, the meeting room in the Hokage Building once again welcomed guests from a foreign land. This round of negotiations went quite smoothly, no one caused any unexpected incidents.
It was worth noting that Dodai was effectively acting as the Raikage's proxy. Because of that, the Hokage personally attended the talks.
I was initially worried that he might go soft during the negotiation, but to my surprise, he was extremely tough. For the entir...
2025-06-11 01:15:22 +0000 UTC
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---Viktor's POV---
I looked up after closing the panel.
"Come in."
The door opened, revealing one of the personal guards I had recently selected. The guard bowed slightly.
"There is a watcher named… uh, Hedgehog requesting to see you."
"Hedgehog?" I repeated.
If I remembered correctly, wasn't that one of the 50 players exploring the new map? How did he come back?
"Let him in."
"Yes."
The guard closed the door and left. Soon, the door ope...
2025-06-11 01:11:14 +0000 UTC
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The drawback of this ninjutsu was that the user needed to physically touch the opponent, and the technique couldn't be interrupted while it was being performed. So even if an average ninja learned it, it was extremely difficult to use effectively in actual combat. Moreover, if the opponent possessed an overwhelming amount of chakra, they could break the seal in an instant. The advantage, however, was that the user was Shin.
With the aid of the Flying Thunder God Technique and Kyōka Sui...
2025-06-11 01:09:57 +0000 UTC
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Soon, under Yoshioka's lead, the four of them arrived at a dense forest and, as expected, discovered a hidden underground passage. Seeing th
Soon, under Yoshioka's lead, the four of them arrived at a dense forest and, as expected, discovered a hidden underground passage.
Seeing this, Shin was the first to step into the passage, and the other three immediately followed. They descended dozens of meters until a fairly large underground space appeared before them. But to their surpris...
2025-06-11 01:09:19 +0000 UTC
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Orochimaru, who had just said the place was inconvenient, walked quite a distance away.
Masashi followed him up a hill. From here, under the deep blue sky, the distant mountains stretched endlessly, winding through a thin mist. Over a thousand Oto ninjas were scattered across the meadow below, like dense black dots poised to devour something. A nobleman's convoy snaked along the ground like a black ribbon.
Brutal ninjas and relaxed nobles, a reflection of the true nature of this w...
2025-06-11 01:06:42 +0000 UTC
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Masashi didn't have to wait long. The first to enter were the jonin from the two clans who had entered the village with him. Soon after, the various commanders of the stationed troops also arrived.
"Thank you all for your hard work," he looked at everyone. "Please, have a seat."
Since the commander had spoken, everyone naturally didn't stand on ceremony. They bustled around, each finding a place to sit.
"Who's in charge of reconnaissance?" Masashi asked.
"That would be...
2025-06-10 00:14:54 +0000 UTC
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Boom!
The first explosion erupted at the highest watchtower of Kumo, sending flames soaring into the sky. High above, Deidara stood atop a giant clay bird. His long blond hair danced wildly in the wind, and his lips curled into the smile of a true artist.
"Art is an explosion!"
He thrust his hands into the clay pouches at his waist. Countless white clay spiders slipped through his fingers, raining down like droplets onto the streets of Kumo.
<...
2025-06-10 00:13:44 +0000 UTC
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Two cold flashes of light streaked through the air. Poison-tipped senbon pierced precisely through the hearts of two Kumo ninjas guards, they collapsed without even having time to raise the alarm.
A bird descended.
Sasori leapt down, observed the barrier technique, then nodded and said, "This is it. Once we clear this area, we can advance straight in. By the time the Kumo ninjas detect the intrusion, we'll already be at the core. Send the signal. Let the leader and the others come...
2025-06-10 00:13:14 +0000 UTC
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---Third POV---
[You even know how to disguise yourself?]
[Just slap some random dye on my face to muddle things up. Change the skin tone, and these foreigners are all face-blind when it comes to us.]
Viktor kept scrolling for a long time. Various pieces of information were coming in one after another. Some players didn't even enter the town, instead roaming around the wilderness where they could still receive a signal. They explored the major factions in the wasteland one b...
2025-06-09 16:39:34 +0000 UTC
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Unlike Tsunade and Minato, who were traveling slowly, Shin was moving much faster. In just one day, he reached the coastal border of the Lan
Unlike Tsunade and Minato, who were traveling slowly, Shin was moving much faster. In just one day, he reached the coastal border of the Land of Fire, and the journey had been completely uneventful. The three people accompanying him had also been very obedient, following his every command, which made him momentarily wonder if Hiruzen hadn't actuall...
2025-06-09 16:36:42 +0000 UTC
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Naturally, there was no objection to this arrangement. Moreover, with Kushina's abilities, graduating early was absolutely no problem at all
Naturally, there was no objection to this arrangement. Moreover, with Kushina's abilities, graduating early was absolutely no problem at all.
Just one day earlier, Minato had applied for early graduation and effortlessly passed the exam, officially becoming a genin.
For him, passing the assessment smoothly was just the bare minimum. Aft...
2025-06-09 16:36:03 +0000 UTC
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---Third POV---
Two days later, the main street of Konoha was packed with people. This triumphal ceremony was far more elaborate than the one after defeating Kiri, after all, this was the first major war victory under the command of Minato.
Hiruzen had long made up his mind to groom Minato as his successor, and this was the perfect opportunity to build up his momentum. The Konoha gate guards opened the gates to their fullest.
Minato led the returning troops at the front.
...
2025-06-09 16:34:37 +0000 UTC
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It seemed that Hiruzen was afraid Shin would refuse, so he continued speaking, "In the past I misjudged people and failed to see how truly powerful you are. So if I were to treat you the same as before, not just me, everyone in Konoha would think I'm being petty and jealous of the capable. As they say, with great power comes great responsibility. It's time for you to take on some of the burden. Also, considering you're unfamiliar with the mission process, I'll assign three people to assist yo...
2025-06-08 18:50:46 +0000 UTC
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"You make the list, and I'll give you my full support." Hearing this, Danzō patted his chest and promised earnestly.
"Alright then." Orochimaru put on a look as if bearing a heavy responsibility, but inside, he was already overjoyed.
This isn't something I asked for, you insisted on giving it to me, so don't blame me for what comes next.
When the time comes, I'll just show you a bit of what Shin has already figured out every now and then, won't that be enough t...
2025-06-08 18:50:19 +0000 UTC
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Five million ryō, to be honest, really isn't a small amount.
You had to know, when Nonō took Kabuto and others to the Iwa battlefield to work part-time as combat medics, the entire trip, counting the journey, took about half a month, and they only earned around 200,000 ryō.
From this, it was clear just how much Tsunade could lose. When she said she was leaving the village to escape her debts, she really wasn't joking.
"Thank you very much. I'll use this money just as...
2025-06-08 18:49:12 +0000 UTC
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The three Hollows circled Kazuha like predators sizing up wounded prey. They were basic Hollows, not particularly intelligent, but hungry and desperate. The closest one looked like a twisted fusion of a wolf and a bat, with membrane wings and fangs that dripped acidic saliva onto the sand.
"Fresh meat," the wolf-bat Hollow hissed. "And he's already injured. Easy prey."
The second Hollow, resembling a massive centipede with human arms instead of front legs, clicked its mandibles in...
2025-06-07 22:55:31 +0000 UTC
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---Third POV---
Looking at Nonō, who stood before him looking haggard, Danzō spoke with a touch of emotion. "It's precisely because you can't suppress your compassion that you've ended up in this situation."
As he said this, he seemed to sense something and glanced out the window, there, under the eaves, the orphan favored by Orochimaru was eavesdropping. Without revealing anything, Danzō withdrew his gaze and continued to make an even more outrageous demand.
"Also, I los...
2025-06-07 22:48:10 +0000 UTC
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Originally, Danzō was worried that Orochimaru and Shin were of one mind. After all, the two had been working together on research for a long time. But with Hiruzen's assurance, and the fact that Orochimaru indeed came to meet him without informing Shin, he finally let go of his concern.
"Please, sit." Danzō gestured for Orochimaru to sit as he poured him some tea.
"I heard Hiruzen gave you a scolding?" Once they were both seated, Danzō asked with apparent concern.
Orochim...
2025-06-07 22:46:49 +0000 UTC
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"It wasn't hard at all, it's all for Konoha!" Sakumo responded loudly and proudly.
"Good, very good." Hiruzen nodded in satisfaction and said, "I knew I wasn't wrong about you. My teacher once told me, the Hatake clan has produced elite talents generation after generation. It seems that was no exaggeration."
Being praised by the Hokage made Sakumo blush. He scratched his head bashfully and said in a sincere tone, "I only did what I was supposed to do."
Hiruzen looked at the ...
2025-06-07 22:43:44 +0000 UTC
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The playground in the Ninja Elementary School was packed with new students standing in dense rows. Hiruzen stood atop a high platform, squinting as he scanned the children below.
He nodded with satisfaction.
The new semester at the Ninja Academy had begun. After expanding enrollment, the number of students was ten times higher than in previous years. The student body was diverse, comprising local ninja clan children, local civilian children, children of foreign merchants, and even...
2025-06-07 22:42:16 +0000 UTC
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