In the blink of an eye, several hours had passed.
As the sun dipped below the horizon, a faint glow of sunset painted the sky.
With nightfall approaching, Seimei finally stopped flipping through the book in his hands. With a quick carp-like flip, he sprang up from the recliner.
He tucked the book away, placing it back in the study.
After splashing his face with wa...
2025-05-12 16:56:43 +0000 UTC View PostThe straight-line distance between the Village Hidden in the Rocks and the Village Hidden in the Leaves wasn’t all that far. Pushing himself to the absolute limit of his speed, Seimei made the trip from just outside Iwagakure to the outskirts of Konoha in under half an hour.
By the time he arrived, the sky had only brightened slightly.
Seimei found a spot to land.
The...
2025-05-12 16:56:29 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 416: Ten Fists Sword... Ineffective!
At this moment,
On the battlefield,
Sasori's face was grim as he gazed at the unfolding battle before him, a scene that seemed like something out of a legend.
Inside, he couldn't tell whether he felt more dejected or bitter.
He could only let Orochimaru support him as they w...
2025-05-11 18:25:16 +0000 UTC View Post"Hikari~! Dinner's ready!"
Might Guy's voice echoed from outside the door.
"Got it." ×5
Five identical voices answered in unison, harmonizing inside the room.
The clones glanced at each other.
"From now on, only the original speaks. No interrupting."
...
2025-05-11 18:20:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe scroll unfurled slowly.
No traps. No explosions. None of the dangers Hikari had anticipated.
Instead, bold characters stared back at her:
"Multi-Shadow Clone Technique."
Below it: detailed chakra pathways, hand seals, and—at the very bottom—a scribbled note:
"I knew you’d peek.
... 2025-05-11 18:19:41 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 331: Back to the Bar
Inside the car, the BSI agent on surveillance watched everything unfold with a look of detached indifference.
However, the very next second—
Bang! Bang!
The hulking figure suddenly pulled out a vintage-looking shotgun from under his coat and fired several shots at the wall near the e...
2025-05-11 18:18:11 +0000 UTC View PostDing! “First successful use of Raiton: Kirin! Reward: Host gains seal-free jutsu activation!”
“Seal-free? That means I can catch enemies off guard with my ninjutsu from now on. Awesome!” Kazama exclaimed. But then a thought hit him. “Wait, isn’t the power of this Raiton too much? If Kakashi-sensei can’t handle it, I’m in trouble!”
Regret washed over...
2025-05-11 18:16:21 +0000 UTC View Post"Kazama, more bunshin doesn’t always mean stronger. With your current chakra reserves, creating this many clones leaves you with nothing left to attack!"
"Shishi Rendan!"
"No way!"
Just as Kakashi was about to teach Kazama a lesson, the swarm of Mokuton bunshin launched a taijutsu assault on him.
See, Kazama’s got this unlimited chakra physique, so he’s nev...
2025-05-11 18:16:08 +0000 UTC View PostSilence. A deathly, bone-chilling silence.
Kakashi’s face had gone pale, utterly stunned by Kazama’s move.
As an elite Jonin, he hadn’t even noticed Kazama sneaking up behind him.
“If Kazama were an enemy, I’d probably be in two pieces by now,” Kakashi thought, a cold sweat breaking out.
“Kazama, this guy… was he holding back during our sparring se...
2025-05-11 18:15:53 +0000 UTC View Post“As for dreams, it’s more like ambition. I want to revive the Uchiha clan, and I will kill that man!” Sasuke declared.
Kakashi’s face darkened at Sasuke’s words. “Kazama, the guy Sasuke wants to kill… it’s not you, is it?”
“Uh… probably not,” Kazama replied, feeling a bit speechless at Naruto’s question.
“I like…” Sakura began, s...
2025-05-11 18:15:41 +0000 UTC View Post“Oh, by the way!” Kazama said with a grin, turning to Sasuke. “I touched some chili peppers this morning, so that spot of yours might feel a bit… spicy soon.”
“You jerk! Just you wait!” Sasuke snapped, suddenly feeling a wave of discomfort. He scrambled out of the room, half-crawling in a panic.
“Sasuke-kun!” Sakura cried out, watching her idol in such a sor...
2025-05-11 18:15:27 +0000 UTC View PostCody thought he was getting used to life in Gotham.
He'd been working in Gotham for a whole week now and had seen gunfights, criminals, gangs, a superhero, a future supervillain, plenty of poor folks and rich socialites. He'd even gotten used to falling asleep while staring at the upside-down people on the gargoyles.
Seriously, the way they posed looked just like hypnotists d...
2025-05-11 18:14:55 +0000 UTC View PostIt wasn't just that guy who was surprised.
Residents of the East End slums rarely got a truly good night's sleep. Generally, they'd hear gunshots every night, and if there was a gang war or something, it might pop and crackle for half the night.
People often gripped their guns when they heard gunshots, cautiously checking their doorways and windows, and wouldn't dare go out a...
2025-05-11 18:14:42 +0000 UTC View PostMorning, you rotten city.
Cody woke up from a dream, the first greeting to this city slipping out instinctively.
Mostly because he'd had a nightmare. He dreamt he was strung up by some creep in a bat suit on the gargoyle statue of Gotham's tallest clock tower, and then they were tickling his feet.
Tickled him all night long, man, it was terrifying. Pure hell.
I me...
2025-05-11 18:14:14 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 136: Sibling Unity, Unstoppable Force
Chōjūrō: "I’m scared… but I’ll do my best! I won’t shame the Mizukage!"
Hōzuki Kimimaro: "Lord Yoru, I’m coming for you!"
Yuki Haku: "This pressure is overwhelming… but for Lord Yoru, I’ll push forward!"<...
2025-05-11 18:13:39 +0000 UTC View PostEven if Sophie Marceau had left Dunn thoroughly satisfied, he wasn’t about to gamble a $100 million blockbuster on a whim. Beyond their quid pro quo arrangement, what really mattered was Luc Besson’s recommendation and the production team’s approval. Luc, a Frenchman with big dreams, was often called the “French Steven Spielberg.” Getting his shot at a $100 million A-list produ...
2025-05-11 18:11:13 +0000 UTC View PostThe general manager of Dunn Capital was Scott Swift, but he was more of a figurehead. He didn’t have much real power—everything had to follow Dunn’s orders.
“Scott, how many Apple shares have we snapped up?”
Dunn was playing a big game, and every piece of his strategy was tangled up in a web of complex connections.
Take Apple and Pixar, for example—bot...
2025-05-11 18:11:00 +0000 UTC View PostDunn had always kept a close eye on the animation industry—not just to take a swing at Disney’s core business, but to secure the future of Dunn Pictures. Who could’ve imagined that in 2004, when General Electric’s NBC group scooped up Universal Pictures for a mere $4 billion, Pixar’s market value had already soared past that figure? The animation division was, without a doubt, ...
2025-05-11 18:10:38 +0000 UTC View PostA gentle breeze drifts by, carrying the tinkling sound of wind chimes as it weaves through the stifling heat of a steamy summer day. Faintly, you can hear the click of traffic lights switching at the street intersection—“Beep! Beep! Beep-beep-beep!” These two sounds share a strange harmony, almost like they’re playing off each other, until the roar of a subway train rushing benea...
2025-05-11 18:09:46 +0000 UTC View PostMaybe street performances are exactly the simplest and most suitable option for the One Day King band right now.
Even though Ronan could understand Cliff’s thinking, he felt half worried and half excited about the idea of a road tour.
The worry came from wondering if he could really handle street performances. Being in a noisy environment, singing live every time, maintaini...
2025-05-11 18:09:32 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 1401: Diligence
Charles didn’t know what to do. He wasn’t even sure if there was a solution. Maybe they should seek advice from a professional psychologist.
Looking at Anson, he wanted to say something—anything—but he couldn’t find the words.
He opened his mouth, but when he saw the smile in Anson’s eyes, he swallowed his words. Instead, Charles retur...
2025-05-11 18:09:08 +0000 UTC View Post"You have the same kind of relationship with Iliad and Bianca, don’t you?"
When Alice heard Adam mention Iliad, she scoffed. "So, you managed to charm all three of the 'Golden Flowers' from Columbia Medical School’s Class of '95? Impressive."
"Don't be ridiculous, I didn't."
Adam chuckled. "My relationships with Iliad and Bianca are completely pure."
"...
2025-05-11 18:08:20 +0000 UTC View PostAfter making the call, Adam found himself lost in thought.
His breakup with Max had happened two years ago.
The reason for the breakup? A cliché one.
Max wanted to take things further, but after reevaluating himself following his experience with Heather, Adam had no such desire.
That’s how relationships go sometimes.
If you’re not moving forwa...
2025-05-11 18:08:00 +0000 UTC View Post*Chandler’s Apartment.*
"Barney Stinson?"
Joey frowned the moment he heard the name. "How do you guys know him?"
"We met at the tailor’s shop..."
Adam gave a brief explanation and then, with a hint of gossip, asked, "How long have you known him? Why haven't you mentioned him before?"
"That guy's just a punk!"
Joey scoffed. "I r...
2025-05-11 18:07:42 +0000 UTC View Post*Chapter 246: The Terrifying Elimination Rate*
Fail and walk home?
Most of the people present felt humiliated. However, confident in their own abilities and certain of their success, none of them chose to withdraw.
"Good!"
Seeing this, the staff member nodded in satisfaction. "The challenge begins now. Who wants to go first?"
"Me!"
Immediately,...
2025-05-11 18:07:21 +0000 UTC View PostWhen Arthur went to the police station to handle the bail procedures, following all the steps, he received some unexpected news.
"What did you say? Why won't you let me post bail? This is clearly the normal bail process!"
A burly, bearded police chief gave a helpless smile.
"It's all orders from above, sir. Direct orders from the federal government. Mr. Blake can only b...
2025-05-11 18:05:58 +0000 UTC View Post"A full half a million dollars! That's my life savings! What do you say, pretty sincere, huh?"
Five hundred thousand dollars – that was actually quite tempting!
But Roy knew Chucky would never honestly make a deal with him. It was all just a trap, and whether that money even existed was questionable.
So, Roy deliberately put on an interested expression to see what tri...
2025-05-11 18:05:24 +0000 UTC View PostSeimei withdrew his hand and activated his Byakugan again, scanning the ordinary townsfolk who’d stirred at the earlier commotion.
He could see that, after so long without any further noise, some of the bolder ones were hesitating, wondering if they should step outside to investigate.
Seimei didn’t want any complications, so he stuck to his plan. He activated
Land of Water.
Northwest.
Inside a small town’s inn.
Four Kiri ninja had each taken a room and were resting.
Out of nowhere, a new figure appeared in one of their rooms.
And the moment it did, it stood right at the head of the bed where the Kiri ninja was sleeping.
As if sensing something, the ninja on the bed snapped his eyes open....
2025-05-11 18:04:40 +0000 UTC View Post“Alright, let’s pick up where we left off, Administrator,” said Norris-Barry, the sociologist, leaning forward. “We need unity. Cohesion.”
“You mean we need a name, right? I’ve been thinking about that myself,” Ventus nodded.
“Not just a name—a history!”
“History? What history?”
“Our history. Your history. Everyone’s history! And it...
2025-05-11 18:04:10 +0000 UTC View Post