"Why is it always me who’s unlucky?"
Kiba’s face crashed from excitement to despair in an instant—like a kid hearing the lunch bell only to find out it’s detention time instead.
"That’s rough, Kiba."
Shikamaru gave his shoulder a lazy pat, sympathy just barely outweighing boredom.
"None of you got matched up?" Kiba asked suddenly, eyes narrowing in suspicion. 2025-08-13 18:27:45 +0000 UTC View Post
"I haven’t been to Grass Country much," Kitazawa admitted.
Kurenai smiled. "I’ve heard it’s full of open grasslands. We should go see them sometime."
"I’ve never been to a grassland either. Let’s take this mission." Kitazawa nodded.
"Then let’s get it approved." Kurenai hooked his arm and led him toward the mission hall’s window.
"What mission are you two a...
2025-08-13 16:17:53 +0000 UTC View PostIno and Shikamaru were both busy mastering their clan’s secret jutsu, so Kitazawa couldn’t lend them a hand for now.
His gaze shifted to Kabuto.
After a week of working on his Wind Release chakra nature transformation, Kabuto had finally learned his first wind-style jutsu—Wind Release: Gale Palm.
It was a C-rank technique, neither too simple nor too complex—perfect for...
2025-08-12 19:04:42 +0000 UTC View PostThe sun dipped low in the sky, casting long shadows across the village streets.
Kitazawa stepped out of the Ninja Academy, the quiet hum of the day settling into evening. After just a single class, he had fully grasped the fundamentals of the One-Tomoe Sharingan. Compared to its fully matured Three-Tomoe form, its abilities were modest—but not without value.
Its greatest strength ...
2025-08-11 19:08:19 +0000 UTC View PostKitazawa could understand Neji’s mindset.
The Byakugan was a bloodline limit — outsiders could never truly master it.
And Neji didn’t know that Kitazawa was already a master of it—he had already taught Hinata the Gentle Fist: Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms.
“What do you think of Sasuke?” Kitazawa asked casually.
Neji blinked at the unexpected question but an...
2025-08-11 19:06:58 +0000 UTC View PostWhen Kitazawa arrived at the Ninja Academy’s training ground, he stumbled upon an unusual
sight.
Kabuto, Naruto, Shikamaru, Ino, and Hinata were all huddled together, chatting like old friends.
Well… more accurately, Kabuto was speaking smoothly and eloquently, while the others listened as if he were telling the greatest tale ever told.
'They warmed up to him th...
2025-08-11 18:36:53 +0000 UTC View Post"Here's six hundred thousand ryō."
Kakashi slid a scroll across the desk to Kitazawa.
"Much appreciated," Kitazawa replied, taking it—only to pause mid-motion as a thought struck him.
"Wait… why six hundred thousand? Shouldn’t part of this go to Konoha?"
Normally, mission rewards were split: the village took its cut, and the rest went to the squad.
"ANBU don’...
2025-08-10 17:49:10 +0000 UTC View PostWednesday Morning – Ninja Academy Training Grounds
Sasuke, Naruto, Sakura, Ino, Hinata, Kiba, and Shikamaru stood gathered in a loose circle.
“How’d Sasuke-kun even show up today?”
Naruto scratched his head. “Your secret training done already?”
“Not yet,” Sasuke replied coolly.
Genjutsu was notoriously difficult, but with I...
2025-08-10 17:47:59 +0000 UTC View Post“Kabuto, you go first,” Kakashi murmured.
In the same breath, his hands blurred—shuriken fanned out in a deadly storm.
“Hah! You think it’ll be that easy?”
The Iwagakure captain sneered, barking, “Leave none alive!”
Earth Release: Fist Rock!
Stone encased his hands, fists swelling into jagged boulders. He slammed them forward—shur...
Root Headquarters
Danzo’s fingers closed around the scroll on his desk. As always, he began his day by reading the latest report on the Uchiha clan’s movements.
His eyes narrowed. 'What exactly is Tsunade planning?'
Ever since her return, the Uchihas had been unusually quiet. That silence irritated him. No conflict meant fewer excuses for...
2025-08-09 18:40:59 +0000 UTC View Post“Why is Danzo acting so brazen? Don’t you already know?”
Tsunade's sharp retort cut through the room.
Hiruzen shifted uncomfortably. With outsiders present, did she really have to put him on the spot?
"There’s no doubt about it. Danzo has violated the laws of Konoha," she declared firmly before turning to him. "So, old man, what do you propose we do?"
What choice...
2025-08-07 17:13:47 +0000 UTC View PostWhen Kitazawa stepped into Second Year Class A, his attention, as always, drifted to Hyuga Neji.
At first glance, the boy looked as calm and composed as ever. But if one paid close enough attention—like Kitazawa did—they might catch it: a flicker of tension, a shadow of thoughtfulness hidden between his brows.
Neji didn’t approach him after class.
Kitazawa didn’t mind....
2025-08-07 16:01:56 +0000 UTC View PostAlthough it was the start of a new semester, Kitazawa didn’t introduce any new ninjutsu. Instead, he had the students continue practicing Konoha-ryu.
It wasn’t that he didn’t want to teach new techniques—but most of the students simply didn’t have the aptitude.
Mastering the three basic jutsu was already considered an achievement for many at the Ninja Academy.
...
2025-08-07 15:33:29 +0000 UTC View PostAlthough Hinata had changed, to Neji, she was still the same.
A shift in personality didn't equate to a shift in strength.
Without hesitation, Neji activated his Byakugan. The veins around his eyes bulged as he instantly closed the distance between them. His expression was calm—Chakra surged to his palms as he struck directly at her vital points.
Hinata hesitated for just a ...
2025-08-07 15:09:03 +0000 UTC View PostThe certificate itself wasn’t very useful, but the 300,000 ryo prize wasn’t bad at all.
Not that Kitazawa cared much for that kind of money anymore.
He already had a steady income and was living quite comfortably.
After the staff meeting, he returned to First Year Class A.
The first lesson of the semester was still Will of Fire, though this time the content went deeper ...
2025-08-06 19:34:28 +0000 UTC View PostKitazawa woke up right on schedule.
After a quick change of clothes and breakfast, he made his way to the Ninja Academy.
Stopping outside his office, he leaned in—and faintly heard Hinata humming her little Rice Ball Song.
A small chuckle escaped him as he pushed the door open.
Hinata’s head whipped around.
The moment her pale eyes landed on him, her t...
2025-08-06 16:12:32 +0000 UTC View Post“Kitazawa,”
Yakushi Nono glanced at the wall clock, her voice calm but tinged with practicality. “Shizune is probably delayed. Do you want me to take you to the operating room?”
Kitazawa blinked, snapping out of his thoughts. “As long as it doesn’t affect your work.”
In truth, it hardly mattered who guided him now. He had already mastered the Chakra Scalpel; whet...
2025-08-06 13:29:30 +0000 UTC View PostKitazawa strolled down Konoha’s streets, last night’s events replaying in his mind. He couldn’t help but shake his head.
He had thought Tsunade might finally have let go of her grudge against Hiruzen—but clearly, she hadn’t.
By dinnertime, she’d been drunk again, eventually escorted home by Shizune and Kurenai.
Since it was so late, Kitazawa hadn’t even mentioned...
2025-08-03 12:05:37 +0000 UTC View Post“Mirror Dimension?” Tsunade paused, eyebrows lifting slightly.
“That’s… a good name.”
The name lingered in the air like the genjutsu it described—fragile, illusory, and fleeting.
“Since you’re back,” Tsunade said abruptly, already standing, “come with me to the Hokage’s office.”
“Lady Tsunade!”
Shizune’s intuition flared immediately. ...
2025-08-03 11:32:18 +0000 UTC View PostKitazawa arrived swiftly at the Uchiha Clan compound, his presence drawing a few curious glances.
But as expected of the Uchiha, those glances were restrained—merely cool observation, not open hostility.
Most Uchiha were… relatively normal.
The real problem lay with the hardliners, the radicals who still dreamed of claiming the Hokage’s seat by force, goaded by Danzo's constan...
“Ah?”
Akimichi Choji paused mid-bite, eyes wide. He hadn’t been keeping track of bowls, only the glorious flavor of ramen. Hearing that Hinata had eaten five more bowls than him hit like a kunai to the heart.
“No way…” he muttered in disbelief.
“Hinata, do you… have Akimichi blood?” Inuzuka Kiba blurted out, tilting his head in curiosity.
“Don’t tal...
2025-08-03 08:13:24 +0000 UTC View Post“Why is it so… quiet today?”
The moment Sasuke stepped into Konoha, a strange unease prickled at him.
The streets, usually filled with chatter and gossip, were nearly deserted. A few villagers passed by in a hurry, but otherwise… nothing.
'Did everyone go home early for lunch?'
Good. Less people meant less chance of anyone seeing him.
Sasuke tugged...
2025-08-02 20:26:48 +0000 UTC View PostThe sun had slipped behind the horizon, and the air cooled with the evening breeze.
“You’ve pretty much mastered the Place Transfer Technique,” Kurenai said after a moment of thought. “Tomorrow, we’ll switch to another genjutsu.”
“Alright,” Kitazawa replied with a grin. “Everything according to Yūhi-sensei’s arrangements.”
“You’re still<...
2025-08-01 17:38:28 +0000 UTC View PostKitazawa strolled back into Konoha, humming to himself.
With Gai’s enthusiastic guarantee, Sasuke would definitely appear at Ichiraku Ramen in two days for the big eater contest. That part was secure.
But just making him show up wasn’t enough.
'Public humiliation hits hardest when it’s in front of people you know.'
If Sasuke only embarrassed himself in fro...
2025-08-01 14:33:16 +0000 UTC View PostHyuga Compound – Morning
The July sun beat down on Konoha, but at the entrance of the Hyuga residence stood Hinata, wrapped as always in long sleeves and pants, her clothes clinging modestly to every inch of her.
Just looking at her made Kitazawa feel warm—not out of attraction, but because he couldn’t help imagining how stifling that outfit must be i...
2025-08-01 14:19:45 +0000 UTC View PostThe last week of July.
Summer’s heat bore down on Konoha, the air thick and sweltering under the sun.
“Sasuke, breakfast is ready!”
Uchiha Mikoto’s gentle voice called from outside the room.
“I know, Mom!”
Sasuke grumbled as he rolled out of bed. After tugging on his clothes, he slid the door open and stepped out—only to freeze after two steps.
...
2025-08-01 14:07:38 +0000 UTC View PostKitazawa returned home—or more accurately, to Kurenai’s house.
Instead of heading inside immediately, he circled around to the backyard. This was the same secluded spot where Kurenai had once practiced Rasengan with him.
'Eight Gates Formation… First Gate: Opening!'
A surge of energy rippled through him. His body trembled as his chakra roared to life, and for an...
2025-07-31 14:14:56 +0000 UTC View Post“What are you guys doing for summer vacation?” Ino asked, her curiosity shining as she skipped alongside Choji and Shikamaru.
“Sleep,” Shikamaru replied with a long yawn.
The recent practical training and the nightmare that was Shadow Sewing Jutsu had drained him to the bone—mentally and physically. Summer vacation was, in his mind, invented for napping.
“Eat,” C...
2025-07-30 16:29:57 +0000 UTC View Post“What… what kind of jutsu is that?”
Naruto skidded to a stop, eyes bulging at the massive crater Kitazawa’s attack had left behind. Just imagining being hit by it made his stomach drop—he’d be a goner for sure.
“It’s called Rasengan,” Kitazawa said calmly, as if creating a miniature disaster was no big deal. “A jutsu created by the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze....
2025-07-30 16:21:24 +0000 UTC View Post