Annie instinctively reached for the water cup that had been placed on the stool beside her.
She wasn’t thirsty yet; she was just worried someone might take the chance to play a dirty trick on her when she wasn't paying attention.
After all, she had seen such things happen many times with her own eyes. A little laxative might cause a competitor to miss a crucial audition opp...
2024-09-10 02:57:00 +0000 UTC View Post"Hoo!"
Both Nara Daikawa and the elder from the Hyuga clan's branch family let out a sigh of relief.
As long as the Uchiha clan was willing to accept their clansmen, that was enough for them. They had initially estimated around two hundred people. Proposing around six or seven hundred was just a tactic to negotiate with the Uchiha.
But they didn't expect the Uchiha to b...
2024-09-10 02:53:50 +0000 UTC View PostDanzo's words left Hiruzen Sarutobi in deep silence.
It had been a long time since such a powerful figure had appeared in the ninja world, let alone one considered a monster.
The last person who could rival an entire ninja village was none other than Lord Hashirama Senju.
As for Uchiha Madara...
Spit!
The evil Uchiha clan—I've wiped you out with my own han...
2024-09-10 02:53:09 +0000 UTC View PostMihawk’s current state wasn’t something Raijin cared to know about.
Mihawk was now part of the Uchiha clan, after all. Perhaps he felt uncomfortable knowing that Uchiha Mikoto was already a married woman. His plan might be to turn Mikoto into a widow, completely severing any lingering attachment.
As for whether he planned to deliver Uchiha Fugaku's eyes to Sasuke, Raijin ...
2024-09-10 02:52:36 +0000 UTC View PostMost of the members of the Akatsuki have been dealt with by Raijin, leaving only a few insignificant ones remaining.
Now, in the Akatsuki organization, Sasori of the Red Sand and Orochimaru are considered important by Raijin.
As for Kisame and his executioner’s blade, they can be left to act as henchmen for now.
After all, for an organization that advocates peace, not...
2024-09-10 02:52:13 +0000 UTC View PostIt constantly rains in the Land of Rain! People here often say that their country is weeping.
Today, however, was quite unexpected; the sky cleared up.
In the Land of Rain, sunny days are a rare occurrence.
"Where did Konan go?"
Nagato, in a rare move, sought out Uchiha Obito, who was hiding in the shadows.
After Obito's true identity was exposed by Raijin, ...
2024-09-10 02:45:02 +0000 UTC View PostKristen looked at Anson, with a hint of confusion in her eyes. "First time?"
That doesn’t seem right, does it?
Due to the influence of the Virgin Mary in religion, in much of North American popular culture, you can find that female characters are often created in two extremes:
They are either streetwalkers or saints.
To some extent, these two opposite extremes a...
2024-09-10 00:29:23 +0000 UTC View PostAnson slightly lifted his chin, a look of understanding crossing his face. He didn’t rush to respond. Kristen’s thoughts were on the right track, but he needed a moment to organize his own.
Where was the key?
Mary Jane falls in love with Spider-Man and later with Peter Parker. Here, the script plays a trick. For the audience, it seems natural and seamless because they kno...
2024-09-10 00:29:07 +0000 UTC View PostBefore Anson stood Kristen, with no makeup on, her golden-brown hair softly draped over her shoulders. She wore a simple black polka-dot spaghetti strap dress, with a denim jacket casually hanging on the back of her chair. Her eyes were warm and bright as she looked at Anson.
The playful, mischievous spirit that had just emerged quickly retreated at the appearance of a third person...
2024-09-10 00:28:50 +0000 UTC View PostClang, clang, clang, clang.
The old subway rattled through the underground tunnel. The air was filled with a pungent smell that made it hard to breathe, causing one to instinctively frown in discomfort.
Jake Gyllenhaal hadn't anticipated this scene at all and couldn't help but cover his nose.
But just as he raised his hand, Jake realized that such a gesture might be imp...
2024-09-10 00:27:35 +0000 UTC View PostSmack!
Harry clutched his head, utterly despondent, slumping into the passenger seat as a torrent of emotions—regret, frustration, disappointment—overwhelmed him. His eyes began to well up with tears.
But!
After taking a deep breath, Harry sat up straight, pulling himself together. Moping wouldn’t change anything; he needed to stay focused. The day wasn...
2024-09-10 00:27:12 +0000 UTC View PostStill unable to find a chance to leave, Yūzuru Namikaze touched her wrist while hiding in the closet.
It was a special non-glowing watch, and the open-faced dial reminded her that it was already 2 AM.
After what felt like an eternity, Oda Shingo stood up and stretched outside the closet.
"Third storyboard complete. Once you get the hang of it, the efficiency really imp...
2024-09-09 12:35:19 +0000 UTC View PostThe landlady wants to see my room?
Could she possibly have other intentions?
In Oda Shingo's mind, a small horse pulling a large cart appeared—perhaps even a funeral carriage for a widow…
"I'm not going into the room, just wanting to understand your living and working situation," Yukino Fuyuto, the landlady, explained further with a respectful 45-degree bow.
S...
2024-09-09 12:33:57 +0000 UTC View PostHearing that the person outside was a woman, Yūzuru Namikaze, hiding in the closet, was a bit dumbfounded.
Could this senior, Oda Shingo, be some kind of magnet for women?
In the short time I've been hiding in the closet, two women have already come looking for him.
While she was astonished, Oda Shingo found himself quite embarrassed.
When he heard the landlady...
2024-09-09 12:32:00 +0000 UTC View PostThis sinner—what kind of wild thoughts is he having about me while staring at that chair? Inside the cabinet, Yūzuru Hasegawa clenched her teeth and instinctively touched her waist, where her hand met the cold surface of a kunai.
But inside the room, Oda Shingo circled the new furniture and muttered to himself, "The wood on this chair is so hard. Won't it be uncomfortable for a ...
2024-09-09 12:28:46 +0000 UTC View PostLet's reintroduce her.
Yuzuru Namikaze was born in the village of Konoha in this parallel world. Her father is a ninja, while her mother comes from an ordinary background. So although Yuzuru received traditional ninja education from a young age, she also grew up surrounded by modern life.
After all, times are changing, and many clans have gradually become accustomed to modern...
2024-09-09 12:27:05 +0000 UTC View Post"Ah, s-sorry!" Yūtsuru Namikaze quickly bowed in apology, then rushed out of the store with her head down.
The person she bumped into was, of course, Oda Shingo, who acted surprised. "Oh? You dropped something."
Yūtsuru froze. The young man had already bent down to pick up the fallen item.
The cover was unmistakable: Man’s Man!
It’s over! He saw I w...
2024-09-09 12:26:19 +0000 UTC View PostThe system provided a location, along with some key information.
The coercive language in the message made things a bit suggestive... but it was thrilling!
Oda Shingo smirked and decided to follow the system's instructions.
It wasn’t that he was dependent on the system; he was just curious to know what kind of teammate the system had recommended and what their skill l...
2024-09-09 12:25:31 +0000 UTC View PostIn any industry, a “Demon King” refers to someone who dominates their field.
For the Japanese, the term "Demon King" carries a special weight. It’s used to describe someone so powerful that others can’t even hope to compete.
For instance, in the world of table tennis, Zhang Ning's abilities were displayed on Japanese TV, maxed out on every skil...
2024-09-09 12:23:32 +0000 UTC View PostThe anime world was hit with a shocking news story.
Internationally renowned anime producer, and five-time winner of Best Director for anime series, Shinbu- sensei, was found dead from overwork in his studio!
"Jeez! I knew he was working way too hard! The company doctor warned him a long time ago!"
"The king of grinding is dead? What’s going to happen to his new se...
2024-09-09 12:20:48 +0000 UTC View Post*Chapter 20: Try It? That’s a Great Idea!*
"Come on, being an assistant is important too, okay? And a competent assistant isn't as easy as you think. The tasks might not seem like a big deal, but they’re super tedious. With your temper, I’m afraid you'd be ready to shoot someone within a few days."
"Is it really as bad as you’re making it sound?" Hanna responded, th...
2024-09-09 08:38:20 +0000 UTC View PostOn the sea, Ms. Anna stood on the lower deck with a folder, waiting a while until the Japanese woman slowly descended the stairs. She bowed with her hand resting on her abdomen and softly asked Mr. Beck to come upstairs.
Ms. Anna thanked her politely, took off her hat and sunglasses, and followed Sasaki Nozomi to the upper deck.
Seeing Anna arriving, Link put on a shirt, pour...
2024-09-09 02:39:56 +0000 UTC View PostAfter James left on a small boat, Link lay on the sofa, flipping through magazines.
By March, The Expendables had gradually been pulled from theaters across North America. It had grossed $130.3 million in North America and $297 million globally, with screenings still ongoing in several countries and regions. The film ranked 18th in the North American box office chart ...
2024-09-09 02:39:31 +0000 UTC View PostIn March, in Miami, a white yacht drifted on the blue sea, looking like a white seabird flying across the azure sky.
Link lay on the deck of the yacht, exposing his upper body, wearing only a pair of beach shorts and sunglasses. His skin gleamed with a metallic sheen in the sunlight, and his muscles were as solid and powerful as iron.
Sitting opposite him was James, who had j...
2024-09-09 02:39:15 +0000 UTC View PostAfter their conversation, Ivanka returned to New York to manage her work more conveniently. Before leaving, Ivanka mentioned that if he couldn’t return to New York on weekends or holidays, she would fly to Los Angeles to be with him. Link wanted to tell her it wasn’t necessary, as even if she came, they wouldn’t be intimate. It felt pointless either way.
He also found Ivanka'...
2024-09-09 02:38:57 +0000 UTC View Post“You’re back. Dinner will be ready soon. Go wash your hands and change your clothes.”
In the afternoon, after finishing filming and returning home, Ivanka stepped out of the kitchen, smiled at him, and went back to continue working. The aroma of the food wafted through the kitchen.
Link looked at her back and couldn’t help but rub his forehead.
Even though Ivank...
2024-09-09 02:38:43 +0000 UTC View PostSasori of the Red Sand looked at Raijin with a puzzled expression. What use could he possibly have? Sasori felt that his abilities had nothing to do with the Uchiha clan at all. After all, he was a puppeteer, so what was the point of this group coming after him?
Did they value his puppet-making skills? But didn't the Uchiha clan always fight using their Sharingan? Why would they ig...
2024-09-09 02:37:24 +0000 UTC View PostOrochimaru did not hesitate at all. Since he had already decided to join forces with Raijin, there was no reason to back out halfway. Besides, Orochimaru didn’t think he would be easily restrained.
He was currently researching the Impure World Reincarnation technique, and his body could be discarded at any moment. It seemed like his soul could only reincarnate. Even if Uchiha Ra...
2024-09-09 02:37:00 +0000 UTC View PostThe next day, Takigakure suddenly declared war on Konoha, accusing Konoha of being unjust and dishonorable. Takigakure had previously been an ally of Konoha and rarely involved itself in conflicts within the ninja world. But now, out of the blue, they decided to declare war on Konoha.
Following closely behind was Kumogakure. The two villages coordinated their efforts, with Kumogaku...
2024-09-09 02:36:33 +0000 UTC View PostWhitebeard's direct words caused Hiruzen Sarutobi's face to darken slightly. The leader of Konoha, the strongest of the Five Great Nations, was being criticized so harshly by this guy standing before him.
If he wasn't maintaining his image in front of others, Hiruzen Sarutobi might have exploded with rage by now.
This guy probably hasn't seen any other villages! If he had, he...
2024-09-09 02:36:01 +0000 UTC View Post