"The Color Out of Space, a type of extraterrestrial being from the depths of the cosmos, appears as a pure color—neither a gas nor a material entity."
"Its larval form descends to the earth in the shape of a spherical embryo. Over the course of a few days, the larva infiltrates the local ecosystem, causing varying degrees of degradation and mutation among the local flora and fauna."
"Once it absorbs enough life energy, it departs this world and returns to its own."
"At tha...
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Mastery-level jutsu had greatly increased power.
Take Fire Release, for example—the temperature could reach over three thousand degrees, enough to melt steel.
No matter how strong your body was... One fireball could burn you completely into charcoal, given that the heat was strong enough.
This was why Junichi had never abandoned ninjutsu.
Ninjas were magic-type fighters, and magic classes usually had a higher damage ceiling than physical ones in RPG games.
A Ma...
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After finishing lunch, Hancock was taken away to continue her training. Junichi and the others stayed behind at the bar, sipping drinks and relaxing.
"I originally planned to teach you for two months, but I didn't expect you to become a Swordsman quickly."
Mihawk took a sip of his drink, his eyes slightly hazy as he spoke. Even now, he still found it hard to believe.
The boy's growth was just too fast.
How could anyone become a Swordsman on their first day of training,...
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Junichi laughed heartily and didn't refute. He wasn't particularly talented, he relied entirely on cheats. But there was no need to explain that.
The matter of the cheat… He wouldn't tell anyone.
"Let's go back and eat," he changed the subject.
Mihawk took several deep breaths to calm himself down before responding, "Alright."
"Oh right, I'm going to the blacksmith's first to get some weights made," Junichi added. "You can go back and eat first. No need to wait for m...
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The negotiations between Konoha and Suna, which had arrived earlier, proceeded unusually smoothly, accompanied by the rumbling tremors outside Suna.
It took less than an hour.
The treaty drafted in advance by Shikaku and brought by Tsunade was already signed by all the high-ranking officials of Suna.
Upon receiving the news, Tobirama, along with an enraged Izuna, headed deep into the deserts of the Land of Wind.
All related matters were settled.
As Chiyo issued c...
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As the alarm in Suna ceased, the higher-ups and numerous Suna ninjas adopted a stance of "open the gates and welcome the guests."
Kei and Hashirama clapped their hands together simultaneously.
On the tall walls surrounding Suna, bridges formed from Wood Release jutted out from beneath their feet, stretching forward.
They spanned several kilometers, leading directly to the front of the Kazekage Building.
Kei, Kushina, Hashirama, Tobirama, Tsunade, Jiraiya, Orochimaru, a...
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The tailed beasts had already become synonymous with world-shaking destruction in the hearts of most ninja.
The older generation of ninjas in Suna still remembered the chaos and devastation caused before the One-Tail was sealed into a host.
Now it wasn't just the Nine-Tails or the Three-Tails. A group of colossal summoning beasts, each a terrifying weapon of war, had appeared. Even though the Suna ninjas knew the Nine-Tails was stronger than the One-Tail, they still deeply feared ...
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That very day, a notice was posted on the bulletin board outside the Hokage's office in Konoha.
The Third Hokage due to long-term exhaustion and his body no longer being able to bear the strain, suddenly collapsed today and has been urgently sent to Konoha Hospital for intensive treatment. After discussion among Konoha's upper management, Tsunade has been unanimously recommended as the Fourth Hokage.
Although the villagers were somewhat surprised that Hiruzen, who had always been ...
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Compared to Satoru's face, which had become twisted with rage, Ryouma appeared exceptionally calm. It was like watching a hurricane and a glacier face off.
"Judging by your expression, did someone important to you die at my hands? If so, then how unfortunate because I usually don't have a habit of tormenting the weak. I probably let him die too easily."
As soon as those words were spoken, Satoru felt the string of reason within him about to snap.
"You bastard! You killed my ...
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The first match, to be honest, didn't have much of an impact.
Mainly because no one could see it. All they saw was fog rising, then bang bang bang, then the fog cleared, and the fight was over.
Haku won.
No surprise there. Just looking at the ice shards all over the ground, it was clear that Suigetsu had been countered. After all, Haku wasn't an assassin like the Yuki clan. Raised by Masashi, he followed a strong offense style. He managed his chakra properly and used the mos...
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---Third POV---
"Lord Viktor!" The newcomer completely ignored the group of players beneath the statue and headed straight for Viktor.
Her face, flushed from intense activity, showed signs of exertion, but Lux's heart brimmed with joy and excitement. "I knew you'd be here! Quick, help me look at this! Do you think it's useful?"
She handed over a piece of parchment that looked as though it had been chewed on by rodents, and promptly paid a consultation fee upfront.
The ...
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The person walking in from outside the room was no stranger to Gaara. Although he did not know many of the Konoha ninja, this particular individual left a deep impression on him.
During the final round of the previous Chunin Exams, Gaara faced off against Sasuke, whose teacher was the white-haired ninja now standing before him.
Kakashi.
Back then, with only three short days of preparation, even someone as skilled as Sasuke was completely unprepared to take ...
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"Three years? That long?" Hancock opened her mouth slightly, but didn't voice her doubt.
Because the man before her was a renowned swordsman. When it came to the field of swordsmanship, he naturally had better judgment than she did.
If he said it would take three years, it was likely true.
Although Junichi was only fifteen now and would be eighteen in three years, becoming a great swordsman at eighteen would still be incredible.
But compared to his progress in Haki... ...
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"I think I roughly understand now."
Junichi pondered, thinking to himself: "To master the Cutting Steel Slash, a swordsman must walk their own path to the utmost limit, honing their power to a razor's edge."
"But the Flying Slash..."
"...requires going beyond personal style even at the peak!"
"You have to find the essence hidden within complex sword techniques, and fuse your will, strength, and skill into one!"
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[You are learning Flying Slash. Pr...
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Back at the bar, Junichi and Mihawk enjoyed a grand feast of Sea King meat. Hancock also joined them at the table. Due to the traumatic experience of being kidnapped, she and her two sisters had requested special training.
They'd been training all morning and only returned around noon.
"Wow! That amazing? You already grasped Cutting Steel?"
As she listened to Mihawk talk about his morning lessons with Junichi, her gaze toward Junichi had turned into sparkling starry eyes.
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In the spectator stands, several figures sat in a row, including Jiraiya, Orochimaru, and Minato.
"Sigh…" Jiraiya let out a long sigh, closed his eyes, and stopped watching the one-sided beating happening in the arena.
Three days ago, he and Minato had secretly returned to Konoha. Under the persuasion of Shikaku, they had quietly attended several of the so-called gatherings. Facing complaints from many ninja clans and jonin, he came to understand more deeply why the hearts of th...
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Boom—
Tsunade stomped her foot down hard on the ground.
Cracks spread rapidly across the earth, extending in the direction of Hiruzen, who swiftly retreated, his hands forming seals.
A dragon made of earth surged out from beneath the ground, halting the spread of the fissures. At the same time, its ferocious head spewed stone bullets at Tsunade.
The dragon's body, now fully formed, lunged toward her to bite her!
With slight movements, Tsunade dodged th...
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Hiruzen saw Tsunade standing alone at the doorway, her figure isolated, and his brows furrowed tightly.
Before he could speak.
Koharu, who had been sitting on the sofa, abruptly stood up and glared at Tsunade in fury.
"Tsunade! Do you know what you're saying?! Do you think becoming Hokage means that just your word alone—"
Hiss~
A snake-like hissing sound came from her ear.
A woman clad in emerald-green garments, with hair cascading down like a wa...
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In Mount Myōboku, the Great Toad Sage awoke from a deep slumber. His murky eyes, usually clouded with age, shone with an unprecedented clarity and wisdom at that moment. He recalled the chaotic scenes from his dreams.
Gamamaru pondered for a long time before ultimately abandoning the idea of sending the toads to investigate the current state of the shinobi world.
Everything in this world was in constant flux, and fate itself was never unchanging. Since the future was unknowable, ...
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After roughly a week since the incident with Camille, Cipher looked around at the small group gathered in a factory on the outskirts of Zaun. The floor had been transformed into an impromptu operations center, with diagrams pinned to walls and portable lights. The location had been chosen specifically for its isolation, far from curious eyes and, more importantly, far from the children.
Silco checked his pistol, loading it before tucking it away. A thin trail of smoke curled upward from...
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Winner will have releases on the weekend, while others won't.
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Guy knew exactly what it meant to open the Eight Gates Released Formation, the collapse of the body, certain death. But in this moment, faced with such a powerful enemy, they seemed to have no other choice.
A thousand arguments formed and died in his mind.
Don't sacrifice yourself.
I'm not worth it.
We'll find another way.
But beneath them all lay only one truth, there was no other way.
He clenched his teeth, trying to make his vo...
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A month passed in the blink of an eye.
In the original timeline, the one-month gap after the preliminaries was meant to inform the daimyōs of various nations and the heads of ninja organizations to come and, well, not just to spectate, but to bring money.
But in this timeline, the break was purely to give Konoha's ninjas some time to level up. After all, they weren't blind, Gaara was ridiculously strong.
Even Guy, Minato and Hiruzen were amazed when Lee opened the Fifth Gat...
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---Third POV---
"This is…" LootGoblin's eyes widened in astonishment.
He felt as though an army of thousands was galloping through his body. Every inch of his skin and every cell seemed to stretch out, absorbing this surge of energy. It was even more soothing than taking a hot shower on a freezing winter day.
A spark of fire flashed in his eyes as his pale face turned rosy. His clothes fluttered without wind.
"Hahaha, I feel so strong now!"
He let out a h...
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"Ah, this is the first time we've returned to Konoha since that incident," Kankurō remarked.
"Don't let your guard down," the kunoichi with four pigtails cautioned, her eyes scanning the surroundings warily. "This is Konoha. After the events of the last Chunin Exams, there's bound to be lingering resentment among Konoha ninjas toward Suna."
"Temari, don't appear too tense," Kankurō replied. "We're here for peace talks this time. We can't afford to create a hostile atmosphere."
2025-04-15 19:38:50 +0000 UTC
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“Continuing this any further is meaningless.” As he spoke, Mihawk walked over, ready to call it off. “It’s time to rest.”
Suddenly, Junichi unleashed a fierce slash, his entire body freezing in place.
Whoosh!!
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[You have practiced Basic Swordsmanship. Proficiency +1]
[Your Basic Swordsmanship proficiency has met the requirement. It has advanced automatically.]
[Basic Swordsmanship: Special (Max...
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"Don't call me Master, you're not qualified to be my student."
Mihawk said coldly, "I'm only teaching you to repay a favor."
"Then... Mihawk?" Junichi immediately changed his form of address.
It was just a title. He wasn't trying to force a relationship or insist on becoming Mihawk's disciple.
"That's fine." Mihawk gave a slight nod, then said, "Let's begin now."
"Alright." Junichi's expression turned serious.
Mihawk started from the very beginning, explain...
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Mihawk stopped and glanced at the building's sign—Shakky's Rip-off Bar.
"This is the place." He nodded and pushed the door open.
Ding-a-ling!
The bell on the door rang crisply.
"Welcome."
Inside the bar, Shakky looked up and greeted him.
Seeing it was Mihawk, a smile appeared on her face. "Ah, if it isn't the most talked-about swordsman lately—Hawk Eyes!"
"Shakky." Mihawk gave no particular reaction, just nodded slightly. Then his eyes tu...
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"Ugh... it feels like the plot is completely messed up now..." Kei froze for a moment, then quickly tossed aside his earlier worries.
So what if the original boundary had collapsed and reformed? With his current strength, he didn't need to develop slowly and cautiously anymore.
If he could gain a bunch of rewards from it, then let it collapse—so be it.
Piu~ piu~ piu~
Pebbles skipped across the surface of the lake in quick succession, finally sinking beneath ...
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"Mama, wake up~ Mama, wake up~ Mama~" Yamato and Akeno knelt by Tsunade's side, lightly pushing her body while softly calling out to her.
Perhaps it was the sensitivity of children, or perhaps the instinct of young ones of their kind. Their voices were full of tenderness and attachment. That kind of childlike voice, enough to melt anyone's heart, caused Tsunade—caught in a nightmare—to jolt awake in terror, sitting up in bed.
"No way… I must still be dreaming!" Tsunade stare...
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