Kitazawa and Ino had agreed to meet at nine in the morning.
After wrapping up his ANBU duties, he glanced at the clock, barely 8:30. Plenty of time. He left the base and began walking home.
As before, Kurenai would be accompanying him on the mission. Leaving her home alone was… well, a little dull for both of them.
Before he even reached the gate, the door next door creaked ...
2025-10-31 17:48:28 +0000 UTC View PostAfter Mei and her group left, the atmosphere among Konoha’s ninja instantly shifted, the tension of competition gave way to a lively buzz of excitement.
Most of them had heard of Uzumaki Naruto and Uchiha Sasuke, but witnessing their strength firsthand was something else entirely.
After all, anyone who could rise to the rank of Jōnin had once been a genius in their own right, yet...
2025-10-31 17:08:46 +0000 UTC View Post“The third match of the Genin Meet—Uchiha Sasuke versus Hōzuki Suigetsu!”
Kitazawa’s voice echoed across the arena as the two names stirred murmurs among the spectators.
Ao made his way to Suigetsu, speaking in a low, firm tone.
“Suigetsu, be careful of his Sharingan—and his genjutsu. Don’t let him catch you off guard.”
Although Ao...
2025-10-31 16:09:45 +0000 UTC View PostTsunade ripped the two purple stripes off Roshi’s cheeks with a sharp flick.
“What’s with sticking these things on your face? Looks ridiculous.”
Then she set him down, scanning him from head to toe.
“This,” she said, nodding approvingly, “looks much better than that stiff, old-fashioned ninja uniform.”
The Fourth Raikage stepped closer, his presence heavy.
...
The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist were known for their legendary seven blades.
The Lightning Blade: Kiba—now in the hands of Kitazawa and Kakashi Hatake.
The Great Sword: Samehada—wielded by Uzumaki Naruto.
The Executioner’s Blade—currently held by Biwa Jūzō, the last surviving member of the first generation of the Sev...
“Tomorrow, Konoha and the Hidden Mist will be holding a Genin meet.”
Seated behind his desk, Kitazawa smiled faintly as he looked at the five before him. “And I’ve personally recommended all of you to Hokage-sama.”
Sasuke and the others exchanged uncertain glances. None of them had expected this announcement.
“Kitazawa-sensei!”
Naruto raised his ha...
2025-10-30 17:22:10 +0000 UTC View PostIt was the last class of the day.
As the bell rang, Iruka stopped mid-sentence and patted the podium.
“Everyone, don’t rush off yet,” he said. “The vice principal has something to announce.”
With that, Iruka packed up and left the room—his job for the day was done.
Moments later, Kitazawa entered the classroom, fresh from a discussion with Kosuke and Kakashi. 2025-10-29 18:02:12 +0000 UTC View Post
Bring Tsunade back and make her Hokage.
That thought had lingered in Roshi’s mind ever since Danzo came to see him.
Cooperation? Or a mutual game of manipulation and counter-manipulation?
He had no interest in getting dragged into Danzo’s endless web of schemes. But sitting still and waiting for the elder—who wielded far greater political power—to make the fir...
2025-10-29 17:25:45 +0000 UTC View PostIn the spring of Konoha Year 55, the village finally returned to its steady rhythm.
In front of the mission board, ninjas stopped occasionally to glance at new postings. More and more leave requests appeared each day—a rare sight after last year’s endless wave of missions.
Gathering Team 5, Roshi announced his plan.
“I’m going to apply for a period of leave. I’ll be ...
2025-10-29 17:16:00 +0000 UTC View PostThe implication of Hayami's subtly pointed reminder was quite obvious: the Senju who had previously supported Danzō were now starting to change their allegiance.
Danzō Shimura would eventually come calling because his foundation was crumbling and his old allies were faltering.
And he did, finally, in a courteous manner. Without his typical Root ANBU behind him, he arrived by himself.
It was common knowledge that the Sage of Six Paths was regarded as the forefather of all shinobi.
But in truth, that legacy began even earlier—with his mother, Ōtsutsuki Kaguya.
The Ōtsutsuki Clan stood at the very peak of all bloodlines—no, the origin of them.
Senju, Uchiha, Hyūga… every famed lineage of the shinobi world could ultimately trace its source back to ...
"Your students really are something else."
After reading the mission report, Tsunade couldn’t help but sigh in amazement.
Even with her decades of experience, seeing a seven-year-old defeat a Jōnin was a first.
And while the report’s explanation made the victory seem reasonable, it was still hard to believe.
"They’re talented, and they put in the work. With ...
2025-10-28 15:49:26 +0000 UTC View PostKitazawa and his group returned to Konoha on Sunday evening.
The Land of Rivers bordered the Land of Fire, and the round trip usually took two full days.
They had defeated Aoi in under an hour, so most of their time had been spent traveling. Even so, they finished the mission half a day earlier than their last one—the pursuit of Haku.
“You’ve all done well. Go home and r...
2025-10-27 16:35:06 +0000 UTC View PostSomewhere along a quiet riverbank in the Land of Rivers
Aoi Rokusho sat cross-legged, calmly eating his breakfast. The early mist still clung to the water’s surface, rippling faintly with every breeze.
Just as he bit into a rice ball, his expression hardened.
He set it down slowly, fingers closing around the ninja umbrella resting beside him.
“Come out,” h...
2025-10-27 14:32:31 +0000 UTC View PostThe practical exam came to an end.
Iruka stepped forward and announced the rankings for the Genius Class’s theoretical scores.
As for the practical exam rankings, those would only be released next week—after the weekend’s mission had concluded.
“There are still nine students who haven’t participated in this practical exam.”
Kitazawa looked over the group of s...
2025-10-26 18:24:38 +0000 UTC View PostHyuga Hiashi did not die. Just like in the original tale, it was his younger brother, Hizashi, who perished in his stead.
The two brothers were identical in appearance. Hizashi, as a member of the Branch House, bore the Caged Bird Seal, a cruel curse that would destroy his Byakugan upon death, rendering it worthless. So, when Konoha handed over a corpse, it was his.
Upon receiving t...
2025-10-26 10:57:27 +0000 UTC View PostKonoha was incompetent!
and even that old fossil Ōnoki had become useless.
Despite Kumo tying down a large number of Konoha’s forces on the eastern front, they had still been driven out of the Grass Country.
When the Fourth Raikage, received the news, his fists clenched until his knuckles turned white. Lightning crackled faintly around them as he struggled to contain his fury...
2025-10-26 10:55:35 +0000 UTC View PostThree days after Roshi’s departure, word finally arrived.
Iwagakure had been driven out of the Land of Fire.
The exact battle details were classified, but the outcome spread quickly enough. The once-restless village began to calm, its anxiety replaced by relief and newfound stability.
Itachi, however, had his own suspicions.
“This must have something to do with my capta...
2025-10-26 10:54:15 +0000 UTC View PostThursday arrived, the day of the Genius Class’s theoretical exam.
After finishing breakfast, Kitazawa headed to Konoha Hospital.
He had left the written exam under Iruka’s supervision, using the free time to perform a limb regeneration surgery on a Jonin who had lost his right arm.
As for the Medical Ninjutsu training class, there were no free classrooms today. The medics got...
2025-10-26 09:54:26 +0000 UTC View PostUnder the guidance of a Sarutobi clansman, Kitazawa found Hiruzen sitting quietly by a pond, fishing rod in hand, eyes fixed on the rippling water.
A faint smile tugged at Kitazawa’s lips.
'So this is the fate of every great man after retirement… fishing by a pond, lost in thought.'
“Why would someone as busy as you come looking for an old, retired man like me?” ...
2025-10-25 19:05:01 +0000 UTC View PostAfter changing into her new outfit, Konan pushed open the door and stepped out.
Kitazawa’s eyes flicked toward her, assessing.
Her composed, icy demeanor suited the Anbu perfectly—it was just her blue-violet hair that stood out a little too much.
Still, Kitazawa was the Anbu Commander.
With his authority, no one dared to question his choices. Well—no one except Tsunad...
“Shizune-senpai, why aren’t you with Tsunade-sensei today?”
Kitazawa suddenly realized her absence and asked curiously.
“She went to see the Third Hokage—probably to consult him about something,” Shizune replied.
“I see.”
Kitazawa stroked his chin thoughtfully.
He recalled that Hiruzen had once mentioned wanting to teach at the Academy after retirin...
2025-10-25 12:54:29 +0000 UTC View Post“Konan, send someone from the Akatsuki to Konoha.”
Nagato’s voice finally broke the silence.
He had always despised Konoha. His hatred ran deep—ever since the Second Shinobi World War, when two Konoha-nin had murdered his parents before his very eyes. That was the day his Rinnegan awakened... and the day he took his first lives.
And Yahiko’s death—it, too, had root...
2025-10-25 11:21:51 +0000 UTC View PostIt was afternoon.
Kitazawa left a Shadow Clone behind and was about to head to the Hokage’s Office when three glowing lines appeared before his eyes:
Current Mission: Help Shino Aburame cultivate Kikaichu with Water Release resistance.
Mission Reward: Gain 10% Water Release damage resistance.
Status: Mission complete—reward issued.
Kitazawa ...
2025-10-25 11:20:55 +0000 UTC View PostMori hadn’t joined the infiltration operation deep into the Grass Country.
Iwagakure had withdrawn only the Five-Tails’ jinchūriki—while the Four-Tails’ host, Rōshi, remained on the front lines.
He had to.
Tenzo’s Wood Release possessed great destructive force, but his ability to suppress a Tailed Beast was limited. In the original story, even restraining Naruto’s t...
2025-10-24 14:54:53 +0000 UTC View PostNews that Grass Village ninja had attacked Iwagakure outposts within the Grass Country borders quickly reached Ōnoki.
The Third Tsuchikage studied the intelligence report, his brow tightening.
They dared to strike while I’m still here?
But such matters couldn’t be dismissed simply because they seemed unlikely.
Iwagakure’s frontline forces had been shuffli...
2025-10-24 09:16:30 +0000 UTC View PostFour days had passed since Mori and Tenzo were placed under Jiraiya’s command, yet the Kannabi Bridge front remained eerily quiet.
Konoha’s defenses were being reinforced daily—traps, barriers, and detection seals layered one over another like a web of steel and chakra.
Shikaku was practically fused to the sand table inside the command center, his eyes never leaving the shifti...
2025-10-23 17:40:46 +0000 UTC View Post“Before we clock out, I’ll teach you the medical ninjutsu for limb regeneration."
Kitazawa wasn’t in any rush to visit the Uchiha Clan. Whether he went early or late didn’t really matter. What did matter was that if Tsunade mastered limb regeneration, the progress on his system mission would jump forward significantly.
“Teach me.”
Tsunade nodded and set down the do...
2025-10-23 17:30:24 +0000 UTC View PostKonan’s eyes flickered, her mind turning.
Kitazawa’s answer made sense—too much sense.
If he had boldly claimed he could cure Nagato outright, she would’ve doubted him immediately.
“I can take you to see him,” Konan said coolly.
“There’s no way I’m going to him personally.”
Kitazawa shook his head. “I know nothing about your Akatsuki Organization...
2025-10-23 17:04:31 +0000 UTC View Post“What is this…?”
Naruto blinked at the red chakra swirling before him, its light flickering like a restless flame.
“This,” Kitazawa said calmly, “is the Nine-Tails’ chakra.”
He paused, then added, “Even though it’s sealed inside you, it can still hear our conversation.”
“Eh?” Naruto scratched his cheek, glancing nervously at the chakra. “Uh—...
2025-10-22 16:34:49 +0000 UTC View Post