"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 s...
2025-03-20 19:03:09 +0000 UTC View PostAfter 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...
2025-03-20 19:02:31 +0000 UTC View PostAfter 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 ...
2025-03-20 19:00:31 +0000 UTC View PostThe 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 em...
2025-03-20 18:22:09 +0000 UTC View Post---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...
2025-03-20 18:21:11 +0000 UTC View Post---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...
2025-03-20 13:04:04 +0000 UTC View Post---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 in...
2025-03-20 13:03:24 +0000 UTC View PostNo 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 i...
2025-03-19 20:42:25 +0000 UTC View Post"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...
2025-03-19 20:41:38 +0000 UTC View PostDuring 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. ...
2025-03-19 20:40:16 +0000 UTC View PostNext 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-pin...
2025-03-19 20:37:55 +0000 UTC View Post---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 t...
2025-03-19 20:36:41 +0000 UTC View Post---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 drip...
2025-03-19 00:15:47 +0000 UTC View Post---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 wha...
2025-03-19 00:14:34 +0000 UTC View Post"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, ap...
2025-03-18 17:03:49 +0000 UTC View Post"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 ...
2025-03-18 17:02:59 +0000 UTC View PostGenma 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 work...
2025-03-18 17:01:54 +0000 UTC View PostDuring 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 w...
2025-03-18 17:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post---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...
2025-03-17 23:10:56 +0000 UTC View Post"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."
Ta...
2025-03-17 20:11:12 +0000 UTC View Post"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? 2025-03-17 20:10:27 +0000 UTC View Post
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, Ak...
2025-03-17 20:08:45 +0000 UTC View PostDC 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 som...
2025-03-17 20:06:51 +0000 UTC View PostAs 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...
2025-03-17 20:01:46 +0000 UTC View PostThe 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 interes...
2025-03-17 19:59:47 +0000 UTC View Post---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...
2025-03-17 19:56:17 +0000 UTC View Post---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 th...
2025-03-17 00:25:47 +0000 UTC View PostThe 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 ...
2025-03-16 19:42:46 +0000 UTC View Post"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?"
"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...
2025-03-16 19:35:00 +0000 UTC View Post