"I'll listen to your story."
Mikoto stood still, looking up at the sky.
"Here you go."
After a long moment, she withdrew her gaze, then took out a scroll from her ninja pouch and handed it to Tanaka.
"What is this?"
Tanaka reached out to take the scroll and opened it. His eyes couldn't move away from it.
The scroll recorded two techniques: Sword Leap, Gale Sword
Although they were not high-level techniques, both were taijutsu-based and leaned toward s...
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After finalizing the cooperation, Setsuna got up to take his leave.
Whether it was the marriage between Tanaka and Mikoto or the alliance between the Hyūga and Uchiha clans for mutual defense and offense, these were matters of great importance to the inheritance and prosperity of both families.
Naturally, he needed to bring the news back to the Uchiha clan as soon as possible and ensure that everything was properly settled.
As for Mikoto, she did not return to the Uchiha cl...
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After concluding this topic, Masashi looked toward the door.
Footsteps could already be heard outside.
It no longer mattered whether Torabe's words and thoughts were true or false, Masashi had already determined that Torabe could indeed take the fall for the other half of the blame.
Even if he was lying, coming up with such an excuse proved that he was unfit to be the leader of the ANBU.
The office door opened once again.
It was as if a refrigerator door had been...
2025-03-20 19:00:31 +0000 UTC
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The sliding door beside the training grounds opened from within, and Shikamaru, Ino, and Chōji slowly stepped out.
Outside the training grounds, Akahoshi, Yotaka, Shisō, and the villagers of Hoshi had completely surrounded the area.
Akahoshi wore a satisfied, slightly twisted smile as he watched Shikamaru and his team obediently emerge. His expression clearly conveyed his smugness.
"Until this is over, no one is leaving Hoshi."
Despite having long planned to capture ...
2025-03-20 18:22:09 +0000 UTC
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---Third POV---
[Main Quest Update.]
The attack plan has been divided into several smaller missions:
[Main Quest 1: There's a Shortcut Here!
The dangers in the Great Oak Forest go far beyond goblins. We can't afford to waste too much time on the way to support the battlefield.
Right now, a teleportation array can solve many of our problems.
Lord Viktor happens to ha...
2025-03-20 18:21:11 +0000 UTC
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---Third POV---
Madara was indeed quite a troublesome figure.
But it seemed like Ryouma had gotten into even bigger trouble now.
As he was deep in thought, he suddenly felt the air around him turn colder. Turning his head, he saw Shiori toying with a kunai in a rather dangerous manner, occasionally gesturing it toward his thigh.
"Hey, hey, what are you doing?"
"Oh, you wanted to go to the rear division, right? I have an idea, let me slash you once. That way, you ...
2025-03-20 13:04:04 +0000 UTC
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---Ryouma's POV---
From my actions, I could see that Tsunade was moved by what seemed to her a deep sacrifice.
Through me, she saw the future her brother could never achieve. To her, I was both reminder and redemption.
Moreover, with my absurd amount of chakra, I knew she likely suspected I was a descendant of the Senju clan integrated into Konoha.
She would definitely check the family records upon returning.
Ever since Tsunade had been moved to tears by me a few...
2025-03-20 13:03:24 +0000 UTC
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No wonder even Tsunade said she wanted to change her surname to Hyūga.
Upon hearing this, Mikoto couldn't help but curve her lips slightly, and half of her inner resistance was instantly shattered.
The same words, when spoken by different people, carried completely different weight.
A kid.
The strongest genius in Konoha's history.
The strongest Hyūga.
Defeated the ANBU captain in a single move.
From age to status; from looks to strength; fr...
2025-03-19 20:42:25 +0000 UTC
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"You refuse to let go of Fugaku, but are you really willing to entrust Mikoto-nee to an outsider like me?"
Tanaka looked straight into Setsuna's eyes.
"Yes, if I entrust her to you, I will be at ease."
Setsuna met Tanaka's gaze without a hint of hesitation.
"Why? Just why?"
Tanaka asked with interest.
"Because you are different from Fugaku. He was chosen as clan leader after I was captured and imprisoned, but deep down, he is somewhat indecisive."
"Le...
2025-03-19 20:41:38 +0000 UTC
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During the era of the Second Hokage, Konoha's ANBU was known for its approachable style.
A fitting analogy would be a group of road-ragers loudly driving on the streets, definitely not a good way to bond with the common folk.
You couldn't really blame them for their bad tempers. As the saying goes, birds of a feather flock together. The original team of Konoha's ANBU was made up of the more problematic members of the Senju clan.
Muzo didn't have many friends, and the ones st...
2025-03-19 20:40:16 +0000 UTC
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Next came the time for the man to take action freely, and Shikamaru's group of three felt it was inappropriate to disturb the family's final moments.
As they left the house, the streets of Hoshi began to fill with a faint purplish-pink hue. At the same time, light purple smoke rose from an unknown source in the sky.
This purplish-pink hue emerged from the dark, shadowy corners onto the streets, bursting forth from every opening that connected the underground to the surface in dens...
2025-03-19 20:37:55 +0000 UTC
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---Third POV---
After much thought, Viktor ultimately decided to leave the choice to the players.
"As gamers, they'll naturally pick the option that benefits them the most."
Don't forget, the players he attracted were all veteran gamers with over a decade of online experience. Immersion and a sense of belonging weren't things that could simply be handed out—they had to be earned.
What seemed like a tough decision was actually a win-win when you flipped the perspectiv...
2025-03-19 20:36:41 +0000 UTC
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---Third POV---
"Do not hesitate, Hiruzen." Danzō's voice suddenly broke the silence in the Hokage's office.
"Pull ninjas from the Iwa battlefield immediately. Before Suna can prepare, let Konoha launch a decisive battle to take it down as quickly as possible, then redirect reinforcements to the Iwa front."
Every syllable dripped with the cold logic of a man who viewed war as mathematics rather than human conflict.
"No," Hiruzen countered. "Ōnoki is definitely waitin...
2025-03-19 00:15:47 +0000 UTC
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---Third POV---
A failed suicide attempt left the girl staring blankly at everything in front of her. It was as if they weren't discussing her as the subject of disposal but rather some random stray cat or dog.
With Viktor's instructions, Alyanne was extremely careful as she picked her up. Only after bending down did she remember what was in her hand.
"Oh right, this is something that fell from that player earlier."
In fact, there had been a pile of rocks and sand as w...
2025-03-19 00:14:34 +0000 UTC
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"Mikoto."
Setsuna turned his head to look at his daughter, his deep black eyes exuding an unquestionable authority.
"I am willing to accompany you and wait for you to grow up."
Mikoto's face turned red. She remained silent for a few seconds, but it seemed as though she had thought of something. She lowered her head slightly, appearing obedient.
"..."
Hizashi stared blankly at the scene before him, feeling a storm surge in his heart.
Was his disciple really ...
2025-03-18 17:03:49 +0000 UTC
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"Setsuna?"
Upon learning that Setsuna had come to visit, Tanaka couldn't help but recall what had been said to him after the jonin exam.
The old Uchiha's intentions were obvious.
"Homon, escort Setsuna-sama and Mikoto inside."
In the past, Hizashi would have had to personally go out to greet them, but now he was the clan leader, with Tanaka backing him.
Regardless of rank or background, even when facing the Uchiha clan's second-in-command, he no longer had to low...
2025-03-18 17:02:59 +0000 UTC
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Genma relayed the exact words of the ANBU squad captain without missing a single detail.
Minato's first reaction was…
A descendant of the Senju clan has come to visit the graves?
"What do you think?" Minato asked.
Genma immediately felt like rolling his eyes.
This Hokage, if you say he's lazy, he works overtime every day.
If you say he's diligent, he asks everyone, "What do you think?"
Even the ANBU couldn't figure this ou...
2025-03-18 17:01:54 +0000 UTC
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During their escape toward the village, Shikamaru kept glancing at their surroundings with his sharp eyes.
As night deepened, the once silent forest grew increasingly restless. A cacophony of strange animal cries blended together, making it impossible to distinguish which creatures were making the sounds.
Some of these noises were from animals that he remembered as not being nocturnal, yet they too had joined the chorus of the night.
It was as if these creatures ...
2025-03-18 17:00:04 +0000 UTC
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---Third POV---
Each promotion represented not just recognition of skill, but a calculated deployment of village resources.
Sakumo's son has earned this, Hiruzen thought.
With a broad stroke of his pen, he directly signed the chunin promotion for Kakashi.
However, when it came to Ryouma, he paused, hesitating for a moment. This wasn't mere indecision, it was strategic calculation.
Finally, instead of writing chunin as initially intended, he changed it to...
2025-03-17 23:10:56 +0000 UTC
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"Hizashi-sensei, we don't need to know who our enemies are, only who are not our enemies. Such rumors would only work on those brainwashed by the Will of Fire."
"Rather than wasting time and effort hunting down the culprit, it's better to invest that time and energy into training. In the end, the ninja world is ruled by strength."
Tanaka didn't think much of it. Instead, he took out a scroll from his ninja pouch and handed it to Hizashi.
As for the rumors outside, as well as...
2025-03-17 20:11:12 +0000 UTC
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"An ANBU member just came by. They only left one message: ANBU Commander, Orochimaru."
As Hizashi spoke, Natsu, who was quietly listening on the side, recalled what Tanaka had previously said.
Natsu's pupils slightly contracted as he thought to himself.
Could it be that the person spreading these rumors was the Snake Sannin?
"Orochimaru, huh?"
Upon hearing this name, Tanaka's eyes flashed with a sharp glint.
"Tanaka, I suspect that the one spreading these r...
2025-03-17 20:10:27 +0000 UTC
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With Shikamaru's team's help, the unconscious Sumaru and Hokuto were taken back to the training grounds.
Natsuhi requested that he and the others not tell Sumaru about the events that had transpired. Shikamaru agreed.
On the way back to the village, Ino and Chōji asked Shikamaru how they should report back to Akahoshi. After all, Akahoshi was the client for this mission, and the ninja code emphasized responsibility to the employer.
Shikamaru calmly replied, "Akahoshi didn't...
2025-03-17 20:08:45 +0000 UTC
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DC won. So, with Chapter 71, Volume 1 ended. There will be no chapters (Arcane) for a while, because I need to think of a storyline and write outlines. Suggestions are always welcomed.
I was thinking of Gotham as the city, but maybe there are better options, let me know.
What's going on with the collection posts? Every time I add some posts to certain collections, they keep disappearing!
2025-03-17 20:06:51 +0000 UTC
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As the first ninja village, Konoha had undergone multiple planning adjustments over the years, yet its districts remained quite complex.
Especially in the northern area, where many residential buildings dated back to the village's founding. Many of these structures held historical significance, and later generations were reluctant to alter them. As a result, the streets in this area were particularly intricate.
Kabuto wandered out of an alley and headed toward the commercial distr...
2025-03-17 20:01:46 +0000 UTC
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The crisis was resolved, and the family moved back into The Last Drop. Now, the area outside was filled with patrolling Noxian soldiers and enforcers.
In the meeting hall, Cipher held a Noxian diplomatic letter as he spoke. "Swain will arrive in Piltover in ten days."
"A personal visit? That's unexpected," Silco remarked with interest.
"Not after what happened with Camille. The assassination attempt changed everything."
"For better or worse?" Vander asked, arms crossed...
2025-03-17 19:59:47 +0000 UTC
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---Third POV---
The moment Garble left, the two immediately gave up blocking the passage.
The narrow corridor was like a monster-spawning cage, forcing the goblins to come through one by one.
A goblin would come out, and they would kill it.
If two goblins tried to squeeze out at the same time, each of them would slash one!
Squelch!
The blade pierced flesh, and crimson liquid sprayed out.
Lux unhesitatingly pulled the blade from the enemy's bo...
2025-03-17 19:56:17 +0000 UTC
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---Third POV---
Time passed quickly on the battlefield. In the blink of an eye, several months had gone by, and it was already nearing the end of Year 44.
What happened that day seemed to have been tacitly forgotten by the few who were present, as if it had never occurred. No one mentioned it again.
Yes, even Obito was the same.
Though occasionally, Ryouma would catch Jiraiya giving Tsunade a questioning glance.
He found himself sitting on a rocky outcrop o...
2025-03-17 00:25:47 +0000 UTC
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The mission to protect Daigo had finally come to an end.
On the last day of their mission, the genin continued to diligently fulfill their duties. They were gradually getting used to their new identities.
As students, they were the ones being protected. But as ninjas, that was no longer the case.
Even if they each had powerful fathers.
Once the final day was over, Masashi led them in a formal farewell to Daigo, and then they set off on their journey back to the village...
2025-03-16 19:42:46 +0000 UTC
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"Later, I'll go this way, CowardlySurvivor will take the right, and Lux will go left. Keep a distance of seven rooms between each of the three bombs."
"Once the fuses are set, we'll regroup and wait. After the LootGoblin leaves, we'll plant the final bomb."
"We have to finish everything within an hour. You guys good with that?"
The goblins' shift change cycle was one hour. An hour later, the goblins they'd dealt with would be fully exposed.
The three of them were confi...
2025-03-16 19:40:59 +0000 UTC
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"Village? Or the shinobi world?"
Tanaka heard the words, his expression remained calm without any sign of surprise, and he continued chewing the sea king's meat at the same steady pace.
"The village."
Natsu answered without hesitation.
"Tell me more."
Tanaka showed a hint of curiosity on his face.
He initially thought it was news about Sakumo's suicide spreading. After all, some time had passed since his death, and it was normal for spies hidden in Konoha f...
2025-03-16 19:35:00 +0000 UTC
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