Tap, tap, tap…
Footsteps echoed from outside the secret chamber as Nonō Yakushi approached, carrying a tray of food.
"Come in."
"My lord, it has been seven days."
"Seven days already? Time really flies…"
Nonō Yakushi carefully placed the food and soup down before kneeling respectfully besid...
2025-03-31 05:02:01 +0000 UTC View PostSometimes, having a good-looking face really works in your favor.
If the one sitting across from Mei Terumi right now were Kisame...
...
...
Oh, hell no! My brain just conjured up a nightmare.
Yagura shuddered, pressing down the goosebumps rising on his skin. He quickly reassured himself by glanc...
2025-03-31 05:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostNo new intelligence had come in.
Yagura clapped his hands, signaling a shift in the discussion.
"Ao, have the Intelligence Division and the Anbu continue monitoring the Third Shinobi World War on the mainland. Report any urgent developments immediately. If there's nothing major, just send a daily report to my desk...
2025-03-31 05:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostFollowing Ao's instructions, the nearby shinobi carefully placed uniquely shaped game pieces onto the sand table.
Each piece represented a force of one thousand soldiers.
To distinguish between the villages, different colors were used:
Konoha was represented by fiery red pieces.
Sunagakure used wind-gr...
2025-03-30 05:09:01 +0000 UTC View PostWhile Yagura and Elder Genshi were deeply engrossed in internal reforms within Kirigakure, events elsewhere were rapidly escalating.
August 31, Year 43 of the Konoha Calendar
Sunagakure, Kazekage Tower
The chilling desert wind of the late summer night swept through the village....
2025-03-30 05:08:01 +0000 UTC View PostThat day, news of Danzo's awakening was delivered to the Hokage, and the first to rush over was none other than Jiraiya.
"Jiraiya, you're in such a hurry. Is something wrong?"
...
In the underground stone hall of the Root headquarters, Danzo sat on a stone bench, watching as Jiraiya entered with his usual ca...
2025-03-30 05:07:01 +0000 UTC View PostDeep within the underground secret base of Root, in a sealed chamber—
"Hokage-sama."
Tsunade made her way alone through the familiar corridors and arrived at the chamber, where she was met by Nono Yakushi, who was waiting by the entrance.
"Still no change?"
"No, it's the same as before."
Having...
2025-03-30 05:06:01 +0000 UTC View PostFollowing the location provided by Namikaze Minato, Uchiha Mirai arrived directly at the inn where Asama Santayū was staying.
Santayū sat in his room, a deep frown on his face, lost in thought. When Uchiha Mirai suddenly appeared out of thin air, he was startled.
"W-Who are you?!"
As soon as he asked, he i...
2025-03-30 05:05:00 +0000 UTC View PostMirai had no interest in giving long-winded speeches in front of others like Sarutobi Hiruzen once did.
So, after briefly mentioning his intention to take on a disciple, he left without another word.
Altogether, he had spoken fewer than ten sentences.
This only made the new students admire him even more.
... 2025-03-30 05:04:02 +0000 UTC View Post"If you're this confident, then come with us."
Jiraiya nodded in agreement.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's concerns weren't unfounded. If the Nine-Tails broke free from its seal, it would undoubtedly cause a massive problem for them. However, seeing Uzumaki Mito's unwavering confidence eased Jiraiya's worries. After all, havi...
2025-03-30 05:03:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe sheer number of reinforcements the Land of Earth had sent into the Land of Wind was far beyond Jiraiya's expectations.
This also made one thing abundantly clear— the Land of Earth was deeply wary of the Land of Fire.
"The fact that the Kazekage has brought such powerful allies with him proves that the other ...
2025-03-30 05:02:00 +0000 UTC View Post"There! Our men are under attack!"
"The emblem on that mask—it's the Kiri Anbu!"
"Be careful! Surround the entire block first!"
"Over ten men have been taken down! Stay sharp—this isn't an ordinary opponent!"
...
The sharp sound of movement cutting through the air was accompanied by muffled s...
2025-03-30 05:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostClang!
A crisp metallic clash rang out as Nagato barely managed to block the massive blade, Samehada, with his kunai.
Several sharp spikes burst from the sword, stabbing into his arm.
Samehada, starved for chakra, went wild at the sudden feast, frantically absorbing his energy.
Nagato ...
2025-03-30 05:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostSpending over half a year in effort, only to come up empty-handed—such an outcome would be unbearable for most people. But Orochimaru was anything but ordinary.
"Just like my pursuit of this world's truth, failed experiments are nothing new to me. Training in Ryūchi Cave has only helped me better understand my true s...
2025-03-29 06:13:01 +0000 UTC View Post"Orochimaru, deep within the cave, there's a troublesome creature called Manda. He's been getting restless. Go pluck out his reverse scale for me. Oh, and there's another one, Shinya—he's been making a racket every day, giving me a headache. Make sure they both learn their place."
The White Snake Sage sat on his thron...
2025-03-29 06:12:01 +0000 UTC View PostOrochimaru arrived at Ryūchi Cave. What he intended to do was something that even Kakuzu could guess. Since that was the case, why not just let Orochimaru have his way?
Orochimaru cast a grateful glance at Kakuzu before shifting his gaze toward the three elders of Ryūchi Cave—Ichikishimahime and her two companions. ...
2025-03-29 06:11:00 +0000 UTC View PostThe alliance event between Konoha and Ryūgakure had essentially come to an end. As for whether Sasuke would be beaten within an inch of his life after returning home due to disgracing his clan—well, good luck to him.
Kakuzu instructed Suigetsu and Haku to return to Ryūgakure Village ahead of him. Meanwhile, he arran...
2025-03-29 06:10:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe vast expanse of the night sky shimmered with countless stars, stretching endlessly across the heavens.
A hawk and falcon, their wings slicing through the darkness, soared at incredible speed toward the Land of Rain.
Lying casually on the back of one of the birds, Yamanaka Shinno rested with one leg crossed ove...
2025-03-29 06:09:01 +0000 UTC View Post"This state..."
Yamanaka Shinno observed Uchiha Mikoto's mental condition, his brows slightly furrowed.
Uchiha Hoshima was a skilled nin, but his knowledge of genjutsu was quite limited.
Mikoto wasn't simply caught in an illusion.
Instead, the enemy's Yin Release chakra had fused with the genjutsu that...
2025-03-29 06:08:01 +0000 UTC View Post"No time to waste—I'm heading to the Land of Earth right now."
With that declaration, the Kazekage set off, leaving the Land of Wind behind in search of reinforcements.
His journey was uneventful, and soon he arrived at his destination, gaining an immediate audience with the Tsuchikage.
"Tsuchikage-sama, I...
2025-03-29 06:07:01 +0000 UTC View PostIn the original storyline, Orochimaru had refined and improved many forbidden jutsu, making them more complete. Danzo's Sharingan-infused right arm was largely thanks to Orochimaru's efforts.
Jiraiya firmly believed that if he fully supported Orochimaru's research, his old friend would bring forth many surprises. In fac...
2025-03-29 06:06:01 +0000 UTC View Post"The Emperor?"
"I didn't expect the Emperor to personally address the new students at this year's Ninja Academy entrance ceremony. The quality of this batch must be exceptional."
"Who knows? There's never been such a precedent before."
As soon as Namikaze Minato spoke, the crowd erupted into hushed whispers....
2025-03-29 06:05:01 +0000 UTC View PostKonohagakure.
The sun had just risen, casting a golden glow over the streets.
A boy with spiky blond hair clenched a piece of bread in his mouth as he leaped directly out of the window.
Behind him, a red-haired woman wrapped in a scarf called out loudly while holding a frying pan, "Naruto, y...
2025-03-29 06:04:01 +0000 UTC View Post"Hokage-sama, are you alright?"
Stepping into the hidden chamber, Nonō Yakushi glanced at the still-unconscious Danzo. She immediately noticed that Tsunade's breathing was slightly uneven.
Tsunade let out a slow breath. "I'm fine. Just a significant chakra drain. His soul was indeed damaged, but the treatment was...
2025-03-29 06:03:00 +0000 UTC View PostWhere is this?
In the pitch-black void, Black Zetsu stared in confusion at the countless floating fragments surrounding him, varying in size.
He had been devouring Danzo's consciousness—so why had he ended up here?
The fragments emitted a faint glow, resonating as if responding to something.
"Black Z...
2025-03-29 06:02:02 +0000 UTC View PostBy the end of August...
The war supplies that the Third Mizukage had secretly stockpiled were now completely cleared out, with the final shipment leaving the western port of the Land of Water and making its way to Konohagakure.
Yes, sold to Konoha.
The Fourth Kazekage needed to control the a...
2025-03-29 06:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostA boss's word is law, and when the boss leads by example, subordinates run themselves ragged to follow.
With the first Five-Year Plan finalized, it was fully entrusted to Elder Genshi and various departments for implementation.
Every government worker in the Mizukage Building, from the highest-ranking Mizukage and...
2025-03-29 06:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostDid Kirigakure have these conditions?
Right now, Kirigakure's livestock and agricultural industries were as underdeveloped as the rest of its economy—practically nonexistent.
Yagura planned to use this large-scale purchase from Konoha as an initial investment, reselling livestock, leasing land, and encouraging w...
2025-03-28 06:09:01 +0000 UTC View PostSetting down his pen, the young Mizukage looked up with eager anticipation at Elder Genshi and the officials from various administrative departments.
Just like Yagura's previous directives, the document contained only a few lines outlining the general strategy. Elder Genshi read through it quickly.
Passing the pap...
2025-03-28 06:08:00 +0000 UTC View PostOutside World
Black Zetsu, clinging to the shattered remnants of trees swirling within the hurricane, stared at the two figures in the distance with an expression of utter terror.
Just a second ago, Pain had fallen prey to Danzo's dōjutsu, leaving both sides momentarily vulnerable—an opportune ...
2025-03-28 06:07:01 +0000 UTC View Post
