“Hatake Kakashi—the legendary Copy Ninja?”
As Uchiha Itachi spoke, Biwa Juzo’s eyes flickered slightly. Kakashi was indeed a renowned name throughout the shinobi world.
“Hm. I just didn’t expect he’d left the ANBU and seems to be taking on students now.”
Uchiha Itachi’s gaze remained calm as he offered a casua...
2025-05-16 03:48:47 +0000 UTC View Post“Are all Skelligers... like that?” Julia murmured in disbelief.
The druid simply smiled and said nothing.
The warship soon closed the distance to the transport ship where the officers stood. From this range, they could clearly see two flags flying from its lookout tower—one bore the indigo dragon-head sigil of the Tuirseach cla...
2025-05-16 01:41:16 +0000 UTC View Post“This mission really is a pain.”
A few days later, inside an inn in the Land of Waves, Kitagawa Gen sat at the bedside, frowning slightly.
Kakashi had gone off to meet with the client, so naturally, Gen stayed behind.
But as he stared at the [Exclusive Mission] displayed on his panel, he couldn’t help but feel a headache ...
2025-05-15 05:08:25 +0000 UTC View PostAs the twelfth month of the year 2488 approached, tensions flared once more on Meinhoff. Both the Terran Federation forces stationed on the planet and the secretly armed Kel-Morian natives were gearing up for renewed conflict. Though not particularly beautiful or enchanting, this dark blue planet was now suffused with the oppressive atmosphere o...
2025-05-15 04:48:12 +0000 UTC View Post“Well, in that case—let’s head out.”
Kakashi didn’t waste any words. After giving Obito and Rin’s memorial one last look, he turned and led Kitagawa Gen away.
Leaving the village went smoothly. A simple form needed to be filled out, and with Kakashi’s reputation, everything was handled without issue.
In this era, ...
2025-05-15 03:09:55 +0000 UTC View PostEight massive transport ships sailed across the sea, worn and weathered from the journey.
They were clearly aged vessels, not particularly fast. Fortunately, each had been outfitted with the sturdiest sails, and the gale winds happened to blow precisely in the direction they were headed, providing the ships with ample propulsion.
On ...
2025-05-14 20:54:20 +0000 UTC View Post“…Also, it’s class time right now. What the heck are you doing here?”
Kitagawa Gen didn’t let up—he pressed his advantage and gave Naruto a suspicious once-over before suddenly smiling.
“I get it now. You skipped class. Well then, Naruto-kun… you wouldn’t want Iruka-sensei to find out about that, would you?”
'Phoenix Fire Technique… and he used that method?'
That was unmistakably the standard Uchiha shuriken technique, wasn’t it?
'Where the hell did he learn that?'
Kakashi was a little puzzled—but he knew it was time to get serious.
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"
Rather than dodging, Kakashi instantly f...
2025-05-14 04:53:27 +0000 UTC View PostOne day later…
“Wait, what do you mean you haven’t figured it out yet, Kakashi-sensei!?”
Early in the morning, in one of Konoha’s training fields, Kitagawa Gen stared at Kakashi in utter disbelief.
“You’ve got to be kidding me!”
“Is it really that surprising?”
Kakashi, sporting his usual dead-fis...
2025-05-14 04:52:59 +0000 UTC View PostDusk. Ichiraku Ramen.
"Here you go. One large, extra-spicy pork-flavored chashu ramen."
"Thanks, Teuchi-ojisan!"
Kitagawa Gen took the bowl and immediately hunched over to wolf it down.
"Slow down. That much spice, eaten that fast... not a good idea."
Teuchi couldn’t help shaking his head at the sight, but Kitagaw...
2025-05-14 04:52:27 +0000 UTC View Post[Name: Kitagawa Gen]
[Age: 13]
[Bloodline: None (possibly a line of commoners)]
[Chakra Reserves: B (average Chūnin level)]
[Chakra Attributes: Wind, Fire, Earth]
[Skills: Body Flicker Technique, Earth Release, Kakashi’s Kenjutsu, Throwing Techniques (Ninjutsu scales with chakra level)]
[Items: Newbie Gift ...
2025-05-14 04:52:00 +0000 UTC View PostInside Konoha Hospital.
The harsh fluorescent lights above swayed slightly, and the stench of disinfectant was so strong it nearly suffocated.
On a bench in the corridor, Kakashi sat with a young boy beside him.
Only one of Kakashi’s visible eyes—the half-lidded, droopy one—looked utterly numb. His gaze would occasionally...
2025-05-14 04:51:29 +0000 UTC View Post“So, you’re Foreman August Mengsk? Sorry if my accent’s a bit thick,” the miner said. “I’m Rory Swann. You can call me Rory, or Swann—it doesn’t matter. But just so you know, there are two thousand Swanns in New Apollon.”
“My cousin heard you’re hiring. Word is the pay’s decent.”
“Rory Swann…” Augustus...
2025-05-14 04:27:12 +0000 UTC View PostRight now, Augustus had full control over a vein of Ardeon crystals. Within the Kel-Morian Combine’s classification system—based on mineral richness—the New Apollon Warm Zone mine was considered rather low-grade. It was categorized as having mining value, but with limited reserves. If extraction costs rose too high, Kel-Morian mining compa...
2025-05-14 04:07:28 +0000 UTC View PostAugustus speculated that several technological advancements—such as the full deployment of the CMC-250 and CMC-300 powered suits, mass production and activation of the Wraith fighters, the new wave of upgrades to the Arclite main battle tanks, and the deployment of entire Resocialization brigades willing to die without hesitation—were all ma...
2025-05-13 21:24:29 +0000 UTC View Post"Easy there, old Jack. No need to rush," Raynor grumbled over the internal comms. "Seriously, I’m about to hurl."
"Want to drive instead?" Jack replied leisurely.
"Shouldn’t be too hard. I flew plenty of sims in the Iron Justice’s holo chamber—and always topped the scores," Raynor said eagerly. "You said it yourself. Next tim...
2025-05-13 20:53:39 +0000 UTC View PostUnder the effect of the Axii Sign, Duke aep Dahy became an open book, holding nothing back.
“By tradition, after ascending the throne, His Majesty is expected to select a young woman of marriageable age from among the Empire’s noble families as Empress, in order to preserve the purity of the imperial bloodline.”
“However, som...
2025-05-13 19:09:56 +0000 UTC View PostThe Iron Justice was a behemoth-class battlecruiser of the Terran Federation. This steel giant, stretching 460 metres in length, boasted over twenty magnetic-coil-accelerated cannons and laser pulse turrets, as well as laser grid defense batteries. A massive Colossus-class reactor powered the ship’s life-support and weapons systems.
Cl...
2025-05-13 04:27:55 +0000 UTC View Post“Rory! Come fix the magnetic resonator!”
A deep, booming voice echoed through the vast open pit.
“I’m on my way! …Let’s hope the damn thing holds until I get there—hah, not likely,” Swann muttered, the second part more to himself than anyone else.
Just as he turned to walk toward the direction the voice came fro...
2025-05-13 03:24:13 +0000 UTC View PostLetho and Vesemir exchanged glances. At last, the old Witcher chuckled softly and gestured for Letho to step forward.
“We’ve formed a guerrilla unit with 1,000 of those new recruits. Our job is to harass Nilfgaard’s supply lines,” said the leader of the School of the Viper, pointing to several locations on the map. “Here, here, a...
2025-05-13 02:53:54 +0000 UTC View Post“Do you really think I’ll succeed?” Arcturus asked with a laugh. “Aside from those few old subordinates who’ve followed me since I was just a sergeant, no one really understands me. So I told them I’ve grown tired of war—and no longer believe in what we once fought for.”
“I could invest in your team,” Augustus said. “...
2025-05-11 23:16:06 +0000 UTC View PostAugustus stood before the massive bronze-tinted glass window of the command center office of the Uranus Mountains, gazing out at the distant mountains. His coffee-brown uniform was so neat and pressed it looked freshly ironed. The golden vertical bar on his right shoulder indicated his rank: Second Lieutenant. A digital wall clock displayed the ...
2025-05-11 22:49:58 +0000 UTC View PostAugustus's unreliable father, Angus, might have been a brilliant politician and agitator, but he knew nothing about military affairs. He was stubbornly convinced that Korhal’s population of several tens of millions and a mobilized force of fewer than 250,000 troops could stand up to the powerful Terran Federation government. But in truth, even...
2025-05-11 21:16:09 +0000 UTC View PostThe moment Ciri entered, Duke aep Dahy’s eyes lit up sharply. He was just about to speak, but his expression froze in place.
Despite his extensive experience with court intrigue, even he nearly lost control of his facial composure at that moment.
First, he saw the Skelligers—along with the iron crown atop Eist’s head.
The...
2025-05-11 20:31:02 +0000 UTC View PostAfter unconsciously obeying Augustus's orders, Tychus left sulking, then returned dragging a man with a shock of unruly hair. “All he had on him was a wristwatch. Damn it, Mengsk, I shouldn’t have trusted you.”
“That’s just bad luck on your part,” Augustus said. Then he turned toward Raynor, who was trying to avoid his gaze. ...
2025-05-11 04:51:05 +0000 UTC View PostSecond among the Followers in granting the most experience to Lann was Kiyan in Novigrad. The system’s power had cured him of the hereditary madness passed down within the Cat School. Coupled with the efforts of a theater troupe running a publicity campaign on his behalf, quite a bit of favorable reputation had started to emerge from Novigrad...
2025-05-11 02:03:37 +0000 UTC View Post"Alright, you two—starting today, go live normal lives!"
Funan gave the two little ones a series of firm pats, then promptly kicked them both out the door.
“Our… our power…”
The two kids looked dazed and confused.
The ferocious power they once wielded—capable of shaking the heavens and earth—now felt fragile...
2025-05-11 00:40:56 +0000 UTC View Post“Troll! How many times do I have to tell you—that’s alcohol for disinfecting! Disinfecting! It’s strategic medical supply, not your afternoon snack!”
A hoarse roar echoed through the camp.
The one being scolded was a terrifying creature covered in hardened stone—one that scholars would classify under the broader category ...
2025-05-10 22:20:15 +0000 UTC View PostAs they watched the streaking meteor vanish into the sky, everyone fell silent.
Even the Sage of Six Paths, who was still locked in battle, staggered and nearly lost his footing.
He ran?
Hamura just… ran?
Forget the others—even the Sage hadn’t seen that coming.
“Zehahaha…”
Funan looked at the Sage ...
2025-05-10 15:58:46 +0000 UTC View PostThe deep blue sky resembled an inverted sea. One bright moon was rising, while another was setting. Below them stretched an endless ocean of clouds. Two APOD transport ships, each carrying a main platoon of marines, streaked across the night sky of Turaxis II, leaving behind silver trails like shooting stars.
At a certain moment, the two t...
2025-05-10 03:48:45 +0000 UTC View Post