After learning about Sakura's current state, Tsunade sighed heavily, a hint of frustration in her expression.
She could deeply empathize with Sakura's feelings. When Nawaki and Dan had died, she too had felt a crushing sense of helplessness in the face of reality. That despair had led her to develop a fear of blood, a trauma that took year...
2025-01-16 12:16:02 +0000 UTC
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Faced with Kirito's question, Kakashi paused thoughtfully before recounting the events that had transpired after Team Seven left the village.
When Sasuke rejoined the team, the playful bickering and competition between Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura brought back memories of the happier days Kakashi had shared with them on missions two years ag...
2025-01-16 12:15:48 +0000 UTC
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"Captain Hatake gave up the mission in order to rescue the members of his team."
The reporting ninja's words hung heavily in the air. Sarutobi Hiruzen, seated at his desk, fell into a brooding silence. Uzumaki Raiden, who had been preparing to leave, paused mid-step. Curious about the unfolding situation, he returned to his seat, his gaze ...
2025-01-15 14:55:01 +0000 UTC
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The sun had dipped behind the mountains, casting Konoha in a twilight glow. Stars began to dot the darkening sky, and the evening air carried a serene calm that contrasted with the turmoil of impending war.
When Uzumaki Raiden arrived at the Hokage's office, it was already late evening. Inside, Hiruzen Sarutobi leaned back in his chair, ta...
2025-01-15 14:54:38 +0000 UTC
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The door to Orochimaru's laboratory creaked open, and Uzumaki Raiden stepped out, dressed in a hospital gown. Orochimaru followed closely behind, scrutinizing Raiden's every move with an expression of curious intensity.
Outside the lab, Tsunade and Kushina rushed to meet Raiden as soon as he appeared. Tsunade immediately took Raiden's hand...
2025-01-15 14:54:23 +0000 UTC
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Uzumaki Raiden's coma from poisoning weighed heavily on the hearts of many. Beyond Tsunade, who was already en route to Konoha, the Third Hokage had also summoned Orochimaru back to the village.
While Tsunade was Konoha's most skilled medical ninja, Sarutobi Hiruzen knew that Orochimaru's expertise in poison rivaled, and in some areas even...
2025-01-15 14:54:03 +0000 UTC
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The setting sun dipped toward the horizon, painting the sky with shades of red and orange.
Through the dense bushes of the Land of Rivers, a giant green toad with two long swords strapped to its back bounded toward Konoha. Each leap covered hundreds of meters, and sprawled across the toad's back was a bloodied, ragged figure—a man who lo...
2025-01-15 14:53:47 +0000 UTC
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After returning to Konoha, Jiraiya and Kirito headed straight to Hokage's office to report to Tsunade.
After listening to Jiraiya's account, Tsunade sighed in relief. "It's a blessing that you both returned safely. I didn't expect the enemy's abilities to be so bizarre."
"But we anticipate that Pain will strike again soon," Jiraiya a...
2025-01-15 14:52:42 +0000 UTC
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Walking along the road back to Konoha, Jiraiya carefully examined a small piece of the black rod in his hand, his expression filled with intrigue. "I see now. So this is the tool they use to operate their techniques?"
Kirito, walking alongside him, responded, "Exactly. Within a certain range, the caster can use these black rods to control ...
2025-01-15 14:52:26 +0000 UTC
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After launching the Sunshine Spear at the retreating Black Zetsu and White Zetsu, Kirito continued carrying Jiraiya on his shoulders. He made his way to the tallest tower in Amegakure—the same tower where they had first encountered Pain.
As he passed through the ruins left by their battle, Kirito was surprised that none of ...
2025-01-15 14:52:10 +0000 UTC
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As the two Toad Sages vanished, Jiraiya's Sage Mode also dissipated, and the toad-like features on his body gradually faded away.
Before Jiraiya's Sage Mode completely dissipated, Kirito absorbed a small amount of his Sage Chakra. He wanted to study what made Mount Myoboku's Sage Art unique.
In the original lore, the three great Sage...
2025-01-15 14:51:48 +0000 UTC
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"Phew…"
Seeing the Chibaku Tensei successfully sealing Jiraiya, Pain let out a sigh of relief.
Without the cooperation of the Six Paths of Pain, relying solely on the Deva Path had its limitations. Especially once Jiraiya identified and exploited the weakness of Shinra Tensei, the Deva Path was no longer his match.
2025-01-15 14:51:34 +0000 UTC
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The Deva Path moved swiftly, weaving through the forest of towering structures, heading toward the outskirts of the Rain Village. With his floating ability, he created an increasing gap between himself and Jiraiya, even as the Toad Sages aided the latter in keeping up.
Shima glanced at the surroundings, noticing the diminishing number of t...
2025-01-14 12:09:44 +0000 UTC
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Though decades had passed since their last meeting, Jiraiya instantly recognized the figure standing before him as the Deva Path.
"What's going on? Yahiko... isn't he supposed to be dead?" Jiraiya's thoughts raced. "And why does Yahiko have Nagato's Rinnegan?"
Fixing his gaze on those haunting Rinnegan eyes, Jiraiya asked firmly, "Ya...
2025-01-14 12:09:29 +0000 UTC
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As Kirito battled the Six Paths of Pain, Jiraiya and the two Toad Sages perched on his shoulders finally came to an agreement.
"Little Jiraiya, once we start our duet, it can't be interrupted. Make sure to protect us and keep Payne from getting close," Fukasaku instructed, his hands clasped together.
Jiraiya, looking down the eerily ...
2025-01-14 12:09:14 +0000 UTC
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Kirito never intended to harm Konan from the beginning. Having read the original story, he understood how special Konan was to Jiraiya.
In the original tale, when Jiraiya discovered that Konan had joined the Akatsuki organization, his first question to her was about the whereabouts of Nagato and Yahiko. He believed that Konan's character w...
2025-01-14 12:08:57 +0000 UTC
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"Did he really expend so much Chakra just to summon those two toads? And Jiraiya-sensei's appearance has changed as well," thought the Animal Path, watching Jiraiya in the distance. "As expected, whether it's Jiraiya-sensei or Orochimaru, each Sannin possesses unique and powerful jutsu."
With Konan in the enemy's hands, the Animal Path con...
2025-01-14 12:08:42 +0000 UTC
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The sun blazed overhead, marking the arrival of noon.
Under the scorching light, the colossal golden pyramid of gold dust gleamed brilliantly, reflecting dazzling rays visible from several kilometers away. This strange structure naturally drew attention, including that of several Konoha ninjas dispatched to the Land of Rivers for reconnais...
2025-01-14 12:07:59 +0000 UTC
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After the Yin Seal was fully released, Raiden's Thunder Armor darkened in hue, shifting from lavender to a deep, ominous purple. Excess chakra, now materialized into a tangible force, radiated outward from Raiden's core.
As Raiden extended his hand, dozens of thunder arrows formed and shot toward Chiyo. The sky above her became shrouded in...
2025-01-14 12:07:44 +0000 UTC
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"The chasing forces are relentless!"
Raiden moved swiftly through the dense woods, casually popping a soldier pill into his mouth, crushing it, and swallowing. Ever since encountering Sand Shinobi outside Turbulent Town and eliminating over a dozen ninjas, the Sand Shinobi forces had pursued him with unyielding determination. This was alre...
2025-01-14 12:07:27 +0000 UTC
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Early in the morning, a red-haired boy with a long knife appeared on the streets of Turbulent Town, the Country of Rivers. During this period, many ninjas from Sand Ninja Village in the Land of Wind had come to Turbulent Town, and the business of shops in the town had improved significantly. The sudden appearance of Raiden on the street did not ...
2025-01-14 12:07:13 +0000 UTC
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The whispered conversation between Jiraiya and Orochimaru was quiet, but the council room was filled with Konoha's most skilled and experienced shinobi. Many of them, including Shimura Danzo, caught fragments of Jiraiya's revelation.
"What?! That's impossible," Danzo muttered, his expression shifting to one of disbelief.
Hiruzen Saru...
2025-01-14 12:06:58 +0000 UTC
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In the now-empty underground base, Shinki extended his hand, and the two Rinnegan lying on the ground ascended into his grasp.
Carefully placing the Rinnegan into his pouch, Shinki exited the hidden lair without a second glance. The moment he stepped outside, the subterranean chamber was engulfed in a cacophony of collapsing stone.
M...
2025-01-14 12:05:23 +0000 UTC
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Following the trail of the stolen scroll, Shinki realized that Black Zetsu, known for his cunning and long-standing manipulations, had headed toward the Land of Fire, directly to the Daimyo's Palace.
In Black Zetsu's mind, escaping to another location would only delay his eventual discovery. However, the Daimyo's Palace—a heavily guarded...
2025-01-14 12:05:07 +0000 UTC
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As the pull of Madara's power grew stronger, Shinki felt himself being inexorably drawn closer to the legendary Uchiha.
Out of the shadows, a dark force surged toward him. It was Black Zetsu, the shrewd manipulator concealed within Madara's shadow.
Both Madara and Black Zetsu had deduced that the scroll containing the Rinnegan was in...
2025-01-14 12:04:52 +0000 UTC
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Uchiha Madara clenched his fists, suppressing his growing frustration as he rapidly wove hand seals. The battlefield around him began to shift, his chakra fueling the transformation.
The massive crater, left in the wake of the shattered meteorites, erupted with life as thick roots snaked upward, interspersed with vibrant flowers. From this...
2025-01-14 12:04:25 +0000 UTC
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Limbo: Border Jail
Uchiha Madara's unique Rinnegan technique allowed him to summon imperceptible shadows to strike his enemies. For anyone without the Rinnegan, detecting these shadows was nearly impossible.
Even the Tenseigan couldn't directly "see" the shadows. However, as the counterpart to the Rinnegan, the Tenseigan was uniquely...
2025-01-14 12:04:08 +0000 UTC
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Soon, Uchiha Madara realized Shinki's plan. After Shinki's earlier mocking comment about his mother, Madara was determined not to let him succeed easily.
"Trying to redirect the meteorites?" Madara growled. "Fine, then you'll go down with them."
"Chibaku Tensei!" he shouted.
A black orb of energy shot from Madara's hand, embedd...
2025-01-14 12:03:50 +0000 UTC
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The news of Hatake Sakumo's team being ambushed by a thousand Sand Ninja troops in the Land of Rivers, with one member severely injured and another missing, was delivered to the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, early in the morning.
Accompanying this grim report was the even more dire announcement that the Village Hidden in the Sand had off...
2025-01-13 07:23:27 +0000 UTC
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"Spiral Restraints!"
With his mind made up, Uzumaki Raiden decisively broke the seal of Sakegari no Tachi. The blade in his hand shimmered as it transformed into its spiritual form.
The transformation drained a significant amount of chakra from Raiden. To sustain the spirit form of Sakegari no Tachi, he released the Lightning Armor e...
2025-01-13 07:22:47 +0000 UTC
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