Chapter 221: The Invitation
"[...] China has reached agreements with Slovakia, Indonesia, and other countries. They have shown great sincerity, actively reducing tariffs in an effort to join the global economic stage and become part of the global village."
"[...] We cannot, nor should we, exclude a population of nearly one billion from our grand global village plan. Whether as a...
2025-02-13 01:43:12 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 576: Why Would Anyone Dislike Luca?
On November 2, Fake Marriage premiered in the U.S., opening in 3,056 theaters, far fewer than the 3,632 theaters showing American Gangster at the same time.
Yet, Fake Marriage performed admirably at the box office. It grossed $12.57 million on its opening Friday, with an impressive per-theater ave...
2025-02-13 01:42:17 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 180: The Chūnin Selection Exam! 1
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*At This Moment*
In the central hall of the shipyard, a banquet was in full swing. Glasses clinked amidst lively chatter and laughter.
The men were dressed in tailored suits, and the women adorned themselves with elegant evening gowns, embodying the demeanor of high society.
These people were the "...
2025-02-13 01:41:17 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 93: Mad Love
“Woof, woof!”
At the dining table, Layla rested her head in her hands, gazing dreamily at Roger.
“Darling, why does it feel like Carla likes you more than she likes me, her own owner?”
“Maybe I’m just naturally good with animals,” Roger replied, coughing slightly as if to mask his discomfort.
He glanced guiltily at the lit...
2025-02-13 01:40:14 +0000 UTC View Post*Chapter 71: Headquarters*
"The Fourth Great Ninja War?"
Nagato squinted slightly, staring into Kaneki’s eyes.
Even though he had a high regard for Kaneki's abilities, the notion of a single person instigating a war across the entire ninja world seemed like pure fantasy.
In the face of Nagato's skepticism, Kaneki merely adjusted his glasses with a calm...
2025-02-13 01:38:10 +0000 UTC View Post*Chapter 1031: Reaping What You Sow*
"Fight fire with fire."
This was Anson's idea: use the paparazzi’s own tactics against them.
"What’s the root of all this?"
"The Spider-Man suit? No, not exactly. It’s the public’s curiosity and interest. A sensational headline, a catchy topic—when something grabs attention and trends, it gains power."
"It cou...
2025-02-13 01:32:02 +0000 UTC View PostAfter returning to West Hollywood, Link continued working part-time at Burger King, a restaurant, and a pizza shop to earn money for food and transportation.
The next afternoon, as he passed by New Line Cinema, he stopped by the front desk with a small gift for the blonde receptionist, hoping to get some updates.
The blonde woman regretfully told him that his videotape was still...
2025-02-13 01:31:05 +0000 UTC View PostSeimei heard Katui’s shout, withdrew his long blade, and let Ikezuko’s lifeless body collapse to the ground. Then, he turned to look at his opponent.
Seeing Seimei’s gaze, Katui’s face was filled with fury and hatred. However, reason ultimately won out—he knew he wasn’t Seimei’s match alone.
So, after shouting a single word—"Retreat!"—to the surrounding Hidden ...
2025-02-13 01:27:13 +0000 UTC View PostUp ahead.
Seeing the group of Cloud Ninja scattered, Seimei did not hesitate. He immediately formed hand seals again and unleashed his jutsu—Fire Release: Dragon Flame Jutsu!
Taking a deep breath, his chest swelled up, and when he reached his limit, he exhaled a massive amount of air mixed with Fire Release chakra.
Whoosh!&...
2025-02-13 01:23:44 +0000 UTC View PostHowever, what he didn't expect was that even though Annie and her group had more people and were younger, their stamina and fighting skills were still no match for Monica and the other two from the previous afternoon.
In just under four hours, he had completely dealt with all five of them.
Especially Annie, who almost couldn't make it to the afternoon's special screening of Mean...
2025-02-12 02:00:33 +0000 UTC View PostAs Zabuza collapsed onto the water’s surface, the surrounding dense mist began to dissipate.
Sasuke’s eyes returned to their jet-black appearance.
Standing silently on the water, his entire body was unscathed—no sign of injury anywhere.
Zabuza.
Was dead.
Sasuke didn’t leave immediately because he heard something.
Another person’s presenc...
2025-02-12 01:59:32 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 219: Milo's Dark Humor
A lavish party, rivaling the grandeur of an Oscars afterparty, dominated the entertainment headlines of every media outlet the next day. Celebrities, socialites, exquisite cuisine, and fine wines—everything about the event became hot news.
In the morning, Milo leisurely enjoyed his breakfast while flipping through the newspapers.
Every entert...
2025-02-12 01:58:59 +0000 UTC View Post*Chapter 571: Luca's Flushed Face*
Seeing the scene before him, Luca’s face turned red.
“Director Kelly, Ms. Nina Hoss is scheduled to film A Woman in Berlin during November and December. She won’t have time to take on another role,” said casting director Jenny Johanna.
“Alright, I understand.”
At the dining table, Luca quietly ...
2025-02-12 01:58:13 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 71: Terumi Mei, You Fight Him!
However, after some thought, they remembered the vast gap in raw strength between themselves and Hozuki Mangetsu—like an insurmountable chasm.
Terumi Mei’s small face immediately fell.
She furrowed her delicate eyebrows and let out a sigh of resignation.
"Shinji, I'm just saying… maybe we should start thinking about ho...
2025-02-12 01:56:42 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 66: The Power of the Rinnegan
“Hm?”
A sudden, terrifying killing intent engulfed Pain.
“Watch out!”
Before Konan's shout could fully leave her lips, the ground beneath Pain erupted.
A massive snake clad in pitch-black armor burst forth, its gaping, menacing jaws aimed to devour both Pain and Konan in one strike.
“Shinra Tensei!...
2025-02-12 01:46:59 +0000 UTC View Post*Chapter 91: The Visit *
"Did you know?"
"Roger confessed to me today..."
"Yes, that Roger. You can't imagine how awkward it was. Everyone on the street was staring at us."
At home, a girl named Layla was recounting today's incident to her best friend over the phone, her face a mix of disbelief and exasperation.
Sitting on her bed, she idly painted her nai...
2025-02-12 01:37:30 +0000 UTC View PostAs Zabuza collapsed onto the water’s surface, the surrounding dense mist began to dissipate.
Sasuke’s eyes returned to their jet-black appearance.
Standing silently on the water, his entire body was unscathed—no sign of injury anywhere.
Zabuza.
Was dead.
Sasuke didn’t leave immediately because he heard something.
Another person’s ...
2025-02-12 01:35:15 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 1026: Facing Reality
If possible, Anson also wished Jack could stay away from the entanglements of his biological family forever. That nightmare should remain in the past.
But Anson had been through it himself. He knew that just because something is out of sight doesn't mean it no longer exists. Even if Jack never sees his father again, the nightmares that haunt his mind wil...
2025-02-12 01:34:33 +0000 UTC View Post“Captain!”
“Captain~”
“...”
Seeing the middle-aged Cloud Ninja trapped by Seimei’s Genjutsu, the remaining Cloud Ninjas in the area called out anxiously, as if trying to wake him up through sheer will.
Unfortunately, this was nothing more than wishful thinking.
With a fully mastered Genjutsu: Sharingan and Seimei’s current me...
2025-02-12 01:33:47 +0000 UTC View Post"Watch out!"
Seeing hundreds of shuriken suddenly emerge from the forest, a middle-aged Jonin from the Cloud Village team immediately shouted a warning.
The Cloud Shinobi were already highly alert, and with this warning, they reacted swiftly.
Each of them either dodged or blocked, directly facing Seimei’s Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique&...
2025-02-12 01:31:02 +0000 UTC View Post"Link, table 12 needs two muscle burgers, two orders of cheesy fries, and two iced colas."
"On it!"
At a Burger King on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood, Link wore the franchise’s signature cap and a green cartoon-themed apron. Carrying a metal tray, he walked from the counter to Table 12.
"Link? Is that really you?"
"Hey, Matt, Ben—fancy running into you t...
2025-02-12 01:28:14 +0000 UTC View Post*Chapter 91: A New Blessing*
*At the same time, Dragonstone.*
Under the dim night sky, a graceful figure slipped out of the castle, stealthily looking around as she moved.
Cautiously, she made her way to the beach.
Compared to a few days ago, the landscape had changed—spears were thrust into the tidal shallows, forming an eerie new scene. 2025-02-12 01:25:55 +0000 UTC View Post
Now that Avril was invited to guest in 60 global tour concerts, and given that she’s almost as popular as Michael Jackson and Madonna, it's like even a pig could take off with that kind of opportunity!
Obviously, Howard Stringer was trying to use Avril to test Wayne’s reaction.
Whether this tactic would work or not, Harvey had already pointed the way for them with Mean Girls...
2025-02-11 03:12:14 +0000 UTC View Post“This…”
Hayate Gekkō and Uzuki Yugao froze, exchanging a glance. Through the slits in their masks, they saw each other's shock.
*Uchiha Sasuke!*
That name filled them with a deep sense of helplessness.
“Why is Lord Jiraiya looking for Sasuke?”
Hayate Gekkō asked in confusion. He knew he couldn’t track Sasuke—having witnessed Sasuk...
2025-02-11 03:11:43 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 217: The Grand Event Begins
*August 15th arrived quickly.*
On this day, the Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, was set to host a grand gala.
Of course, in Miami—a paradise for vacations—events such as celebratory parties, networking cocktails, and promotional gatherings for countless brands and companies were in abundance.
After all, t...
2025-02-11 03:11:16 +0000 UTC View Post*Chapter 566: Is Someone Deliberately Smearing Me?*
“‘Atonement,’ set against the backdrop of World War II, tells the story of a little girl who, not yet understanding love, selfishly separates a loving couple and spends her life seeking redemption. ‘I will go back, find you, love you, marry you, and face life bravely.’ The story is profoundly moving, easily making ...
2025-02-11 03:10:39 +0000 UTC View Post*Chapter 89: Limits*
"...The opposition within the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers is significant. The Los Angeles city government has expressed great concern over the strike, given that this unprecedented action has already resulted in over two billion dollars in losses for the city—far exceeding the scale of the 1988 strike..."
With the development o...
2025-02-11 03:09:38 +0000 UTC View Post*Chapter 1021: The Giants' Struggle*
Aggressive, relentless, unwilling to yield.
The atmosphere in the conference room tightened once more. Even as eyes darted through the air, the sole focus of the room was unmistakably on Michael Lynton.
This was no surprise.
In most top companies, there is only one CEO, as it's common sense that having too many captains ste...
2025-02-11 02:26:12 +0000 UTC View PostAfter parting ways with Anbu and the others, Seimei wasted no time. He immediately followed the plan and began searching for the remaining two infiltration squads from the Hidden Cloud Village.
Perhaps luck was on his side, or maybe his previous searches had eliminated all the wrong routes.
Either way, it didn’t take long for him to locate the other two Cloud Ninja squads. 2025-02-11 02:25:21 +0000 UTC View Post