Ryūga wasn't killed by the Fire Release, but his current state was utterly wretched. His entire body had been scorched black, barely resembling a human figure.
"What a powerful jutsu," murmured one of the combatants.
Both Sakumo Hatake and the Ame-nin jōnin he was facing off against turned their attention to the...
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The Dance of the Blade—a taijutsu technique—relied on stimulating the body with chakra to significantly boost speed, allowing for rapid sword strikes.
In that sense, it wasn't unlike most taijutsu techniques. However, it involved no chakra nature transformation—just pure attacks using weapons.
Ryuga's expres...
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"If you can't handle it, call me anytime."
Sakumo Hatake nodded, gripping the White Fang short blade in his hand. He charged toward the Jonin from the Village Hidden in the Rain.
The White Fang short blade, infused with chakra by Sakumo, became brilliantly white, emitting a soft glow. Made from a special metal, th...
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A large amount of fire-style chakra spilled out from the Lightning Flame Blade, quickly expanding outward, making the air around them unbearably hot. The grass and surrounding trees were instantly set alight.
"Roar!"
Suddenly, the roar of a dragon echoed through the air. The fire-style chakra condensed, forming in...
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The blade of the Lightning Flame Blade slashed through the flames, and in an instant, it absorbed half of the chakra within them. Even the intense heat of the Fire Release technique was drawn into the sword, leaving nothing but dissipating embers.
The Dragon Flame Jutsu, a C-rank Fire Release technique, contained only a...
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Self-conceit is the deadliest trap.
In an instant, Jiraiya's image rose even higher in Tsunade's heart.
"You go deliver the message. I already promised you that I'd accompany you to see the flowers here every year. I won't go back on my word. Besides, I haven't seen you take a bath yet. How could I put myself in d...
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"What a stroke of luck. The Nine-Tails Jinchūriki happens to be here too."
"Should we just grab him while we're at it?" Kisame asked, itching for action now that Orochimaru was gone.
Deidara quickly waved him off. "No, not now. We'll alert the others if we make a move."
When it came to reviving the Ten-Tail...
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"Show me your strength, Sasuke," Orochimaru's snake-like eyes reflected the young Uchiha, cold and calculating like a viper locking onto its prey.
Tap, tap, tap!
Sasuke darted forward, but instead of a direct charge, he circled Orochimaru, his Sharingan scanning for the slightest opening.
Damn i...
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Three days later, the Joint Chūnin Exams finally began.
"Deidara, aren't you going to check on your little girlfriend?" Sasori asked curiously.
Deidara sighed, shaking his head.
"She told me not to."
"You know how women are. There's always a few days each month when they get a bit... ...
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"Can you hand over the intel on Itachi now?" Sasuke's cold voice cut through the air, his stoic expression barely concealing his urgency.
"Eh?" Deidara tilted his head, feigning surprise.
"Did the deal say anything about exchanging intel? I must've missed that part!" Deidara exaggeratedly flipped through two imagi...
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Outside Uchiha Madara's hideout, a tense atmosphere hung in the air.
Madara observed Orochimaru, who stood frozen in fear, and chuckled with genuine amusement.
"Hahahahahahaha!"
Could it be that my grandson once disguised himself as me to terrify this man? Madara thought to him...
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Inside a small, dimly lit room in Iwagakure.
Deidara was passionately recounting his adventures with Sasori, gesturing animatedly.
Kurotsuchi listened with a whirlwind of emotions—fascination, disbelief, and exasperation swirling in her mind.
(Don't worry, everyone. Deidara's orientati...
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Inside Ryūchi Cave,
Obito activated Kamui, returning to Madara's side.
"Grandpa Madara, I'm done. We can start preparing to leave now."
Madara looked at his grandson and chuckled warmly.
"Good, good. Are you tired, Obito?"
"Uh…" Obito scratched his head awkwardly. Something ab...
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Iwagakure.
Deidara, looking downcast and defeated, suddenly raised his head, a maniacal grin spreading across his face.
"My artistic journey… How could it possibly end here, hm?!"
"My pursuit of art will never stop, no matter what!"
Although Deidara had abandoned the idea of unleashi...
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Konoha Village.
It was early morning, and Tsunade walked out of the casino, her face clouded with frustration. Without a second thought, she headed straight to a nearby izakaya.
Trailing behind her in silence was Shizune, who cradled Tonton in her arms.
Soon, the two arrived at a fa...
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Mirai took a couple of bites of roasted wolf meat before tossing the rest of the leg to Haku and Ryoko.
The meat of the snow wolf was far too unpleasant for his refined palate—he'd long grown accustomed to gourmet meals.
However, Haku and Ryoko seemed to enjoy it immensely.
For people like them, who rarely...
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"Ugh…"
Nagato groaned, his face contorting.
He could feel it—something inside him had been found and seized by Uchiha Akira.
Akira leapt lightly back, his hand transforming into pure chakra that linked directly to Nagato's chest.
Within Nagato's body was a vast ocean of chakra, seemingly endless.
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"Victory!"
"Unbelievable!"
"This seals it—Konoha has officially won this war!"
From the rubble below, Tsunade and the two Uchiha—Fugaku and Shisui—wore expressions of relief as they saw Akira successfully restrain Nagato.
Carrying the temporarily immobilized Nagato, Akira descended gracefully, la...
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"Insight Eye, activate."
Without hesitation, Jiraiya focused his chakra into his eyes. A warm sensation surged through them, and in an instant, he could see past all obstacles ahead.
He froze, eyes locking onto a startling scene: Tsunade stood by the lake, utterly unadorned, her skin glowing. On the lake's surface...
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After issuing the orders, Sakumo Hatake returned to the house.
"Don't take it personally. Captain Sakumo is always like that. He's got a good heart, truly warm, but he's just not great at expressing himself," Sarutobi Jūrō said, attempting to lighten the awkward atmosphere with a forced chuckle.
Jiraiya already ...
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'I didn't expect Hatake Sakumo to be the one overseeing things here,' Jiraiya thought to himself, his eyes flickering with curiosity.
Hatake Sakumo was a prodigy of Konoha.
Though only a few years older than them, he was already a jōnin, and rumors suggested he was not far from reaching the level of an elite jōn...
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"Jiraiya, let's go buy some ninja tools."
As night fell, Tsunade finally seemed satisfied after an endless shopping spree.
Jiraiya and his shadow clone were now covered in bags from head to toe.
It occurred to him that if he ever managed to win Tsunade over, mastering the Shadow Clone Jutsu would be a necess...
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"We've already dispatched six ANBU squads to gather intelligence in the Land of Rain," a voice reported in the Hokage's office.
"That's not nearly enough," Danzo interrupted, his tone sharp. "From the reports we've gathered, it's clear the Land of Wind and the Land of Earth are set on making a move against the Land of R...
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It had to be said—his system was incredibly reliable.
Whatever he lacked, the system provided.
The Universal Poison Seal, classified under medical ninjutsu, was practically equivalent to an S-rank jutsu.
Its only drawback was that it couldn't be used on others.
Still, if he ever encount...
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"Finally… success!"
Tsunade couldn't hide her excitement. As long as she could successfully create one shadow shuriken, with consistent practice, splitting more would naturally become easier. And with her monstrous strength, the added power behind her shuriken throws would be nothing short of terrifying.
"I told...
2025-01-30 16:32:41 +0000 UTC
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"Relax. With me as your teacher, you've got nothing to worry about. I guarantee you'll master this."
Jiraiya exuded confidence in his ability to teach Tsunade.
The Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique was something he had nearly perfected. Tsunade's talent wasn't lacking either—her biggest issue was her...
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Nintaijutsu can be considered a combination of ninjutsu and taijutsu. However, this form of taijutsu is extremely rare and acquiring it is exceptionally difficult.
The most famous example of Nintaijutsu is the Fourth Raikage's use of the Lightning Release Armor, which perfectly merges lightning chakra with taijutsu, res...
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"You wouldn't dare refuse. Remember to come early tomorrow, and don't be late."
Tsunade glanced at Jiraiya as she spoke.
"You're asking me for advice on ninjutsu training. Can't you at least be a bit more polite?" Jiraiya protested.
"Do you have a problem with my attitude?" Tsunade's expression turned icy.
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"Understood, Sensei," Jiraiya replied. Despite his calm demeanor, he couldn't hide the excitement in his heart upon hearing about a new mission.
Heading out on missions wasn't just an opportunity to contribute, it was also the best way to hone his skills. With his current abilities, as long as he didn't encounter elite ...
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"This jutsu has no weaknesses. Whether it's for a full-on assault, an ambush, or blocking the enemy's pursuit during retreat, it's incredibly versatile," Hiruzen Sarutobi praised before disappearing from sight with a swift Body Flicker Technique.
Shurikens rained down where he had stood, embedding thems...
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