Chapter 249: No Suspense
From the eastern coast of the Land of Fire to the shores of the Land of Snow, the journey took Byakuya and his companions two full weeks. Along the way, they encountered several bands of rogue ninjas, ranging from simple bandits to powerful A-ranked missing-nin. How...
2024-11-30 13:00:02 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 248: Is Byakuya Really That Famous?
After listening to Byakuya's proposal, Koyuki fell into deep thought, carefully weighing his offer.
After a long silence, she bowed to Byakuya and agreed to his terms. She asked for Byakuya and Konan's names, then excused herself to “gathe...
2024-11-29 13:00:02 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 247: The Script of Revenge
After several days of traveling, Byakuya and Konan finally arrived at the capital of the Land of Fire.
Although the Land of Fire didn’t have an official capital, people generally referred to the city where the Land of Fire’s daimyo resided as its...
2024-11-28 14:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 246: Departure to the Land of Snow
Yahiko was not unfamiliar with the name of the Land of Snow.
This country, located in the far north of the continent, remained covered in ice and snow year-round. As a result, it had limited interaction with other nations, making it a rather ...
2024-11-28 13:00:02 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 245: Methods to Improve the Combat Power of Rain Ninjas
After leaving the Akatsuki’s laboratory, Orochimaru respectfully walked Byakuya to the door, not daring to let his guard down again. With such an unpredictable and powerful superior, Orochimaru realized that any future plans ...
2024-11-27 13:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 244: Byakuya’s Confidence
After Byakuya's figure disappeared, Orochimaru donned a white lab coat and began to analyze Byakuya’s cells using various scientific instruments, setting up comparison experiments as well.
A few hours later, the data and results came through. Oroc...
2024-11-26 14:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 243: Satori’s Reward and Ancient Fragments of Knowledge
After witnessing Satori flee back into the Box of Ultimate Bliss, Orochimaru glanced at Byakuya, his eyes seeming to ask, ‘Did we succeed or fail with this experiment? The creature inside the Box doesn’t seem to have fulf...
2024-11-26 13:00:02 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 242: Enlightenment
After weeks of study, Orochimaru realized that opening the Box of Ultimate Bliss required tailed beast-level chakra.
For Orochimaru at this stage, gathering chakra of such magnitude was not impossible, though it would require considerable effort. He’d need...
2024-11-25 13:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 241: The Sorrow of a Caged Bird
After Hiashi Hyuga’s questioning of Hinata ended, the turmoil surrounding the “young lady’s” disappearance was finally over.
Once he saw Hinata escorted back to her room to rest, Neji, with his forehead wrapped in bandages, smiled at his...
2024-11-24 14:00:02 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 240: The Main and Branch Families
Black Zetsu found himself deep in thought, noting how Naruto seemed different from past reincarnations of Asura. In his experience, Asura’s reincarnations were always raised within communities, surrounded by friends and supporters, nurturing their...
2024-11-24 13:00:32 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 239: A Different Perspective
After leaving the Hokage Tower, Jiraiya strolled aimlessly down the street by himself. Besides wanting to find a nice bathhouse to unwind after months of traveling, he also wanted to check in on Naruto, see how he was doing, and if there was any way he c...
2024-11-23 13:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 238: Third-Rate Ninja
If Jiraiya’s words were accurate and Amegakure truly implemented widespread ninja education, then its overall strength would undoubtedly see a significant surge, potentially putting it on par with the Five Great Ninja Villages.
For Konoha, this wouldn...
2024-11-22 13:00:09 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 237: The Third Hokage’s Surprise
"Endlessly pursuing peace means the Akatsuki will never see true peace."
Hearing these words, Byakuya and Nagato exchanged a surprised glance, both taken aback.
The statement itself was unproblematic, but the issue lay in who said it—...
2024-11-22 12:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 236: Yahiko’s Transformation
"Could it be that, a long, long time ago, the Uchiha and Senju clans were actually one family?" Orochimaru suddenly found this thought popping into his mind, but he quickly shook his head, trying to dismiss the absurd notion.
The Uchiha and Senju...
2024-11-21 12:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 235: Negotiation and Orochimaru
Hearing the Kusagakure leader's explanation, Mui frowned. Kusagakure's Hawk and Dove factions only differed in their approaches: the Hawks wanted to take proactive action to improve the village's unfavorable trade situation and secure more missions, w...
2024-11-20 13:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 234: Nagato’s Social Anxiety and Good Health
When Byakuya arrived at Kusagakure with Mui and Muku, the battle inside the village had already ended.
Passing through the main street of Kusagakure, Byakuya soon reached the Kusagakure Headquarters and found Nagato, wearing his A...
2024-11-20 12:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 233: Lord Byakuya Is Right
After thoughtfully preparing a smaller chain for Muku, Byakuya threw both father and son together in the same spot, then leapt to the top of the Box of Ultimate Bliss, beginning a serious examination of this treasure from the era of the Sage of the Six Pat...
2024-11-19 12:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 232: Why Do You Think I’d Give You a Chance?
Upon seeing Byakuya’s appearance, Mui’s expression shifted. He quickly evaluated the situation, and once he confirmed Byakuya’s identity, his face grew even more serious. Byakuya was no ordinary ninja.
Since the Battle of Ku...
2024-11-18 13:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 231: The Box of Ultimate Bliss
Upon arriving at Kusagakure, Byakuya and Nagato used transformation jutsu to enter the village as merchants, blending in with ease.
This wasn't their first time infiltrating Kusagakure; their last visit had been to rescue Karin.
Five or six...
2024-11-18 12:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 230: Revisiting Familiar Territory
The Land of Grass bordered the Land of Rain, so it only took Byakuya a few hours to reach it. Once there, he quickly subdued a few rogue Kusagakure shinobi who were pillaging the area.
Using genjutsu, Byakuya read their memories and uncovered...
2024-11-17 12:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 229: Attack from Kusagakure
After touring the ninja academy, Jiraiya, led by Yahiko, continued visiting other areas of Amegakure, covering nearly the entire village except for the Akatsuki base.
Upon returning to the Amegakure building, Jiraiya felt deeply conflicted.
He...
2024-11-16 13:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 228: Jiraiya's Inner Gap
The next morning, after a night of rest, Jiraiya arrived at the Amegakure building. Yahiko, who had been waiting for quite some time, came forward, ready to guide Jiraiya on a tour of Amegakure to showcase the village's growth and changes over the years.
... 2024-11-16 12:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 227: Jiraiya’s Observations
For ordinary people, learning ninjutsu isn’t always a blessing. According to the standard rules of the shinobi world, ninja are not supposed to harm civilians. However, once someone learns even a simple jutsu like the Body Replacement Technique, they...
2024-11-15 12:00:12 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 226: Jiraiya goes to Amegakure
“Jiraiya-sensei?” Nagato’s voice carried a hint of surprise.
Despite Jiraiya's attempt to disguise himself with a transformation jutsu and a straw hat, Nagato recognized his former teacher at once. However, Nagato was somewhat puzzled. Why ...
2024-11-14 13:00:14 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 225: Jiraiya's Curious Journey
With Orochimaru no longer his target, Jiraiya found himself at a loose end.
He wandered across the nations, seeking inspiration for a new book and awaiting missions from the Hokage’s office so he could continue contributing to his village.
<... 2024-11-14 12:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 224: Special Talent – Scientist of the Shinobi World
Upon learning of Byakuya’s ambitions and the true goal of the Akatsuki, Orochimaru licked his dry lips.
If it were any other rogue ninja in the Shinobi World, they might be terrified of Akatsuki’s goals. After all, in ...
2024-11-13 12:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 223: Akatsuki's Objective
After Byakuya agreed to Orochimaru’s condition, Orochimaru joined the Akatsuki without hesitation. He was already intrigued by the organization, and members like Kakuzu and Sasori of the Red Sand presented excellent research subjects.
Besides, refus...
2024-11-12 13:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 222: Recruiting Orochimaru
From the first moment Orochimaru laid eyes on Byakuya, a sense of alarm filled his mind. He instinctively took a few steps back to keep a safe distance.
This seemingly cheerful young man was anything but kind. Heck, he was more like a cunning old fox...
2024-11-12 12:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 221: The Meeting between Byakuya and Orochimaru
"Ninjutsu: Hidden Shadow Snake Hands!"
"Ninjutsu: Needle Jizō!"
With two low shouts, Jiraiya and Orochimaru clashed. One transformed his limbs into venomous snakes for offense, while the other hardened his hair as a defens...
2024-11-11 12:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 220: Jiraiya and Orochimaru
Inside the Akatsuki office.
After placing a cup of brewed coffee on the table, Byakuya opened the first letter sent by Black Zetsu. The contents were quite simple.
After two weeks of interaction, Black Zetsu had already gained Naruto's initial...
2024-11-10 16:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post