"Second option," Aoki continued, pausing for a moment before speaking again, "you stay in this village, but you will become the leader of this village."
Tetsu was shocked again, his eyes staring at Aoki in confusion.
"I will provide you with food, drink, and care to restore your body," Aoki continued. "In return, you must control the residents here and lead this village in a better direction. You can train them to be crimina...
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"But how have you been able to survive all this time? No, how has this village remained standing?" Aoki asked, squinting as he looked around the shabby village filled with dilapidated houses and muddy streets. The air felt damp, the smell of wet earth mixed with the aroma of rotting wood wafted everywhere.
In front of Aoki stood a thin man whose body trembled slightly. The man's skin was pale, his face gaunt with eyes that looked ...
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Aoki let out a slow sigh, then spoke in a sharper tone.
"Just tell me how much!"
"NO! I HAVE NEVER KILLED ANYONE!" The man finally shouted, his voice filled with panic. "I have hurt someone before, but kill?! No! In the three months I've lived in this village, I haven't killed anyone! I swear! I only tried to kill you today—only today did I attempt to kill you!"
The man was now truly terrified. His eyes pleaded, his ...
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Although the man initially seemed hesitant, his eyes kept glancing towards Aoki, who was casually playing with a knife in his hand. The man's eyes widened as he realized it was the same knife used in the attack last night.
The air in the room seemed to tense, and the man's breathing grew heavier. His thin hands clenched tightly against the cold wooden floor, trying to suppress the growing fear that gripped him.
Finally, with...
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Although Mito's face appeared pale, her sharp eyes still hinted at the strength of a woman who once served as the companion of the first Hokage.
Slowly, Mito tried to sit up, her frail body struggling to adjust after waking from a long rest.
Reiji finally shifted his attention from Nawaki and looked directly at Mito.
"My name is Reiji... Reiji Uzumaki."
The room fell silent for a moment, with only the sound of so...
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Next to Tsunade, a boy around twelve years old stood with his arms crossed over his chest.
The boy had light brown hair and a gaze that showed a mix of curiosity and annoyance.
The child was Nawaki Senju, Tsunade's younger brother, who was always enthusiastic and full of ambition to become Hokage one day.
On a bed surrounded by dark red silk, an old woman with maroon hair lay with her eyes closed.
The wrinkles on...
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A glowing symbol suddenly appeared on his wrist, pulsing slowly like a heartbeat that was quickening. An emergency signal.
Reiji squinted, his expression shifting instantly from relaxed to serious.
He quickly recognized the source—The Special Watch he had previously given to Kushina.
"Heh... looks like I have to go," Reiji murmured softly.
Reiji turned to Ise, who was still busy with his work. "Hey, Ise, I'm le...
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One of the most striking changes is Karina.
The girl, who usually appears cheerful, now often looks lost in thought.
Since Kushina left, Karina has started visiting Reiji more frequently.
No matter whether Reiji is busy with research or immersed in complicated experiments, Karina still comes, sitting quietly in a corner of the room, staring without saying much.
At first, Reiji felt disturbed.
Reiji's focus ...
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On the other side, Keito, who was also witnessing everything, felt that something was slightly bothering him.
Keito never expected that his two daughters would become so close to a boy.
In silence, Keito realized how quickly time was passing.
Calmly, Keito looked at Reiji, his eyes conveying something difficult to interpret.
Reiji, sensing that gaze, reflexively turned and looked back at Keito.
The two men ...
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Pricilla bit her lip. "So that's how it is?"
"And more importantly..." Luna squinted her eyes. "Aren't you aware of something?"
"What?" Pricilla glanced at Luna, then returned her gaze to the screen.
"Haruto hasn't encountered a single Horror." Luna continued in a casual tone.
Instantly, whispers and shock filled the stadium.
"That's right! How is that possible?! All the other participants have faced at lea...
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The male student stopped a few steps in front of the flower, his eyes sparkling with admiration. However, before he could notice anything strange, the ground beneath his feet suddenly pulsed. The previously still wild grass now moved with incredible speed, tightly wrapping around the boy's ankle.
"What—?!"
In an instant, the student fell to the ground. Small branches around him snapped, creating a crisp sound that mixed wi...
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The girl swung her hand, and a pillar of ice formed in the air. However, she did not use it to attack—instead, the pillar continued to extend, creating a new pathway that took her further out of the snake's reach.
As soon as the girl reached the branch of the giant tree, she quickly moved, her hand reaching for something among the thick leaves. A round fruit of deep red color hung from one of the branches. Without hesitation, sh...
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"Look... that annoying boy finally shows his abilities," Luna said with a satisfied tone. "Even Kim Jisoo and Asuka Endo wouldn't be able to defeat Haruto if he gets serious."
Pricilla stared at Luna with a stunned expression.
Meanwhile, in the stadium and throughout Fortress City 085, the spectators watched in silence... before an explosion of cheers filled the air.
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In the dense forest, w...
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Souta remembered a sentence he had heard in his previous life:
"Even if you are an introvert who prefers to be alone, when you are truly interested in something, be an extrovert who bravely starts the conversation first to learn it well."
And that was what was happening now.
Souta was not very comfortable talking to others, especially a child like Pakura. However, in order to understand Chakra, to become stronger, Sout...
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Two hours passed.
During that time, Souta continued to practice sensing Chakra within his body, with the help of Pakura.
For most people, sensing Chakra might only take a few dozen minutes to an hour. However, for Souta, this was a new and very exciting experience. Souta was eager to ensure that he truly understood the sensation before moving on to the next stage.
For Souta, this was not just a mere practice.
Thi...
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"If you can do that, you will start to understand how to control chakra while also strengthening your body with it," Pakura continued casually.
Souta's eyes sparkled upon hearing this. He had been waiting for this moment for a long time.
"I understand! So what are we waiting for? I will close my eyes right away!" Souta said with a bit of excitement, almost like someone who just received a new gift.
After all, this was ...
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Meanwhile, the meat's interior, darker and denser, displayed coarse fibers indicating the strength of the predatory bird. A strong smoky aroma teased the nose, bringing a pleasure that could only be derived from food roasted over an open flame.
A drop of the bird's fat remaining on the fattier part of the meat slowly melted, giving a tempting sheen. Coarse desert salt was sprinkled over the meat, providing a deeper and more comple...
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The woman smiled, as if she was ready for that question, and began to explain the menu with great enthusiasm, as if the food being offered was a priceless work of art.
"We have lizard soup, desert crab soup, and desert rabbit soup. There are also other dishes, such as grilled bird meat, roasted snake meat, and fried lizard meat. All the dishes are prepared with fresh ingredients that we get directly from the desert, from all kinds...
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"But for some reason, the man suddenly disappeared and began hunting down all the assassins from The Fraternity one by one. So far, seven elite assassins have been killed by Cross."
Lance's eyes narrowed slightly. This was information he hadn't anticipated.
"Sloan has now ordered all assassins to be recalled and to be on full alert," Mr. X continued. "In the coming days, all assassins still affiliated with The Fraternity wil...
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But even with that boost—
Mr. X could not dodge!
STAB! STAB!
Under the pressure of Lance's incredible strength, the two wrist blades pierced through Mr. X's body without resistance!
Feel this!
Just now, Mr. X stabbed Ethan's lungs with his knife. Now, Lance is doing the same! But Lance doesn't stop there—
BANG!
A brutal shot straight to the kidneys!
Mr. X staggers!
The adrenaline...
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THUD!
Mr. X unhesitatingly plunged his punch into Ethan's chest, piercing directly into Ethan's lungs.
Ethan's eyes widened, excruciating pain paralyzing his body. The air felt increasingly difficult to breathe, as if Ethan's lungs were burning from the inside. Fresh blood gushed from his mouth, flowing uncontrollably.
"I... am really going to die..." Ethan murmured in a barely audible voice.
His consciousness wa...
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In the silent car, Mitat's breathing sounded heavier than usual.
Wolf remained silent in his seat, but the graceful man suddenly opened his mouth, his voice soft yet full of pressure. "Who are you talking to?"
Mitat's body trembled.
"I-I..." Mitat stammered, his mind racing to find a plausible lie. But before he could finish his sentence, a bright light suddenly blinded his eyes.
From the adjacent alley, the head...
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Lance fell silent for a moment, then looked at Vivi thoughtfully. After a few seconds, he extended his hand and took Vivi's hand. "Not now, but maybe someday."
Vivi blinked. "Didn't you once say that I have no talent for magic? That I would never be able to learn it?"
Lance smiled faintly. "The world of magic is just a small part of the mysterious side of this world. But now..."
He lifted the White Lantern Ring in his ...
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However—
Click!
Aoki casually grabbed the man's wrist.
The man's strength was almost meaningless compared to Aoki's grip. The thin man tried to pull his hand away, but it was futile. Cold sweat began to flow down the man's forehead, and his face grew paler.
Seeing this, the other villagers immediately panicked. Some of them turned and fled out of the hut. Others stood frozen, too scared to move.
However, ...
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That was the reason Aoki chose to return to Konohagakure in a conventional way—slowly but surely. Besides being safer, Aoki also wanted to enjoy the journey.
After all, in a few months or even in just a little over a year, the war would soon come to an end. And when that time comes, Aoki would begin to move more aggressively.
Aoki had planned many things. After the Third Ninja World War was over, Aoki would expand the orga...
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Aoki ran tirelessly, weaving through the towering trees with light leaps between their branches. The night air began to feel cooler, and the sound of leaves rustling in the wind was faintly heard around him. The aroma of the wet earth from the rain that had fallen earlier in the day still lingered in the air.
A moment later, Aoki decided to stop. His feet firmly planted on a large tree branch, Aoki's body remained in a vigilant po...
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They fell silent, absorbing everything that had just been said. Their eyes widened, as if they had just realized something they had long ignored.
They had never thought that to achieve peace, they needed to think like a cunning leader.
The masked man stood tall, slightly parting his cloak before continuing. "I will not reveal my true name to you. If you know me, then you will trust me. And never be too quick to trust others....
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A long silence enveloped the cave. The campfire flickered once more, while outside, the rain continued to pour, soaking the ground that had long been filled with suffering.
Yahiko clenched his fists. He could feel his heart racing. What the masked man had just said... was something Yahiko had never considered before.
Nagato and Konan stared at Yahiko, waiting for his reaction.
Finally, Yahiko took a deep breath and loo...
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On the other side, Karina, who witnessed the incident, immediately blushed and hurriedly pulled Reiji's hand, distancing him from Kushina with an unhappy expression.
"Why, Onee-chan?" Kushina asked with a teasing smile.
Karina looked at Kushina with a serious face. "It's not allowed."
The threatening aura from Karina made Kushina shiver. "I-I understand..." Kushina replied with an awkward smile.
"Alright, let's g...
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Reiji crossed his arms again and turned his face slightly, as if he was trying to hide his awkwardness.
"... Yeah, it's fine... But listen carefully," Reiji suddenly said in a more serious tone.
Hearing the change in Reiji's tone, Kushina looked at him with a confused expression.
"Never teach anyone the Fuinjutsu that I taught you, understand?"
"If you want to teach someone, make sure it's the person who is most ...
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