Chiba Mokushū's prestige was at an all-time high—his name practically worshipped as divine by the people of many small nations.
Hyuga Gakuya was already onto the next step of his plan. Using the name of the Daimyō of the Land of Rice Fie...
2025-04-13 17:38:45 +0000 UTC View PostHyuga Gakuya sat silently, listening as Tsunade and Ōnoki debated, their discussion escalating from ideals to war reparations and territorial interests.
Konoha's position was to rebuild the Land of Grass themselves, while Iwagakure wanted t...
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Konoha moved quickly after their victory, expanding their control over most of the Land of Grass in short order. Ōnoki hadn't expected the Iwagakure forces led by Kitsuchi to collapse so easily.
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Iwagakure 2025-04-13 17:37:58 +0000 UTC View Post
"We have no grudge against Otogakure. Why are you hunting us down like this?" Kitsuchi shouted, eyes filled with resentment as he looked at his fallen comrades and the headband tied around Hyuga Gakuya's arm.
Gakuya's chakra-formed serpents ...
2025-04-13 17:37:35 +0000 UTC View PostTwo days later, inside the Hokage's Office in Konoha...
The first thing Jiraiya and the others did after returning from Otogakure was report to the Hokage on how the negotiations had gone.
"How did it go? Will Otogakur...
2025-04-13 17:37:11 +0000 UTC View PostAfter seeing off the Konoha delegation, Yakushi Kabuto approached Hyuga Gakuya and reported,
"Everything is ready. We can activate the puppet production line the moment you give the word."
Gakuya was in high spirits. He knew his effort...
2025-04-13 17:36:46 +0000 UTC View PostFor the next few days, a little shadow trailed behind Hyuga Gakuya wherever he went. Hanabi stuck to him like glue, constantly pestering him with questions whenever she had a moment to spare.
This continued until the night before the Konoha ...
2025-04-13 17:36:23 +0000 UTC View PostThe scene unfolding was… well, suggestive, to say the least. Thankfully, Hyuga Gakuya reacted quickly, shoving the gift box into Hinata's hands and immediately turning away to prove his innocence.
Just then, Hanabi, having wiped her tears,...
2025-04-13 17:35:39 +0000 UTC View PostNot everything goes according to plan. Originally, Hyuga Gakuya was certain their capture operation would go unnoticed. Yet, Iwagakure caught wind of it anyway.
Before the Akatsuki even discovered Roshi's whereabouts, Iwagakure's ANBU had al...
2025-04-13 17:35:16 +0000 UTC View PostIn the Hokage's office in Konoha, Tsunade sat discussing the aid mission to Otogakure with her two advisors.
She pulled out a list of personnel and handed it to them.
"Jiraiya and Nara Shikaku will lead the delegation," she said. "The ...
2025-04-13 17:34:52 +0000 UTC View PostRoshi struggled to raise a wall of magma in front of him to defend against the attack, but streaks of bluish light kept piercing through and striking his body.
"If you trust me, jump into the magma behind you. I swear you won't die!" Son Gok...
2025-04-13 17:34:27 +0000 UTC View PostAfter receiving the mission, the group slipped right back into their favorite activity—chatting. Out of the blue, Uchiha Itachi asked,
"Anyone know where Orochimaru is?"
It looked like he'd already found out that Orochimaru had lured...
2025-04-13 17:34:04 +0000 UTC View PostOtogakure
Hyuga Gakuya brought Sasuke and Neji to a training ground and handed them each a stack of scrolls packed with techniques suited to their individual strengths.
"You'll both be training here. Neji, follow the p...
2025-04-13 17:33:41 +0000 UTC View PostA few days later, at the Valley of the End near the borders of the Land of Fire, Hyuga Gakuya stood atop the statue of Uchiha Madara, silently waiting for the two boys to arrive.
This was once the battleground of Madara and Hashirama Senju...
2025-04-13 17:33:14 +0000 UTC View PostKonan asked Nagato, confused, "Why break off from Obito? Wouldn't it be better to use his strength to complete the plan?"
Nagato shook his head and coughed lightly.
"He's not someone who truly desires peace. I'm certain he has his own ...
2025-04-13 17:32:30 +0000 UTC View PostOutside the gates of Konoha, Hyuga Gakuya and Hinata lingered for a while longer, chatting quietly. Before they parted ways, they made a promise: when the chance came, Gakuya would take her to visit the Land of Fields.
Gakuya opened his arms...
2025-04-13 17:32:07 +0000 UTC View PostHyuga Gakuya stepped forward and pressed his hand to Jiraiya's chest. In an instant, the curse marks spread across Jiraiya's body were drawn back into Gakuya's palm.
Jiraiya stirred awake, shivering from a sudden chill.
"You, huh... Yo...
2025-04-13 17:31:41 +0000 UTC View Post"You can let go of Jiraiya now. I've already agreed to your conditions. It's time for you to show some sincerity." Tsunade's eyes were locked on Jiraiya, her meaning clear without needing to be spelled out.
Hyuga Gakuya manipulated the chakr...
2025-04-13 17:30:57 +0000 UTC View PostNot long after Tsunade had left, two ANBU escorted Naruto toward Konoha's shelter—only to find Uchiha Hikari standing in their path.
The moment they noticed the Sound Village forehead protector on her brow, their eyes filled with alarm. Bu...
2025-04-13 17:30:34 +0000 UTC View PostNaruto, now transformed with the chakra of the Seven-Tails, thrashed violently as Yamato's Wood Release struggled to contain him. The tailed beast chakra was only growing stronger, and the jutsu could only hold him for so long.
...
Within the Four Violet Flames Formation, Hiruzen Sarutobi poured every last ounce of strength into the Reaper Death Seal, aiming to seal both Hashirama and Tobirama Senju once and for all.
He lunged toward Kabuto, determined to take down the...
2025-04-13 17:29:47 +0000 UTC View PostJiraiya's expression was grim. Everything Hyuga Gakuya said—he already knew. But this was the reality of the ninja world: the strong prey on the weak.
Still, he needed to de-escalate the situation with the Otogakure leader in front of him....
2025-04-13 17:29:23 +0000 UTC View Post"Not good!" Hiruzen Sarutobi shot to his feet, finally unable to maintain his calm as he stared at the four massive tails thrashing on stage. Panic-stricken, he rushed down toward the arena.
But before he could reach it, a figure blocked his...
2025-04-13 17:28:59 +0000 UTC View PostThe next morning, just outside the gates of Konoha, ox-drawn carriages rolled in one after another, bringing nobles and high-ranking officials from all over the ninja world.
Hiruzen Sarutobi hadn't slept a wink the entire night. He originall...
2025-04-13 17:28:32 +0000 UTC View Post"You have ten Sharingan embedded in your arm," Hyuga Gakuya's voice slithered into Danzo's ears like a demon's whisper, shattering his final thread of hope. "Each time you resurrect, one eye closes. There are seven still open. Am I right?"
D...
2025-04-13 17:28:07 +0000 UTC View PostKonohagakure Underground Root Base
This facility was hidden on the outskirts of the village—perfect for Danzo to carry out his dirty work away from prying eyes.
The Root base was built like a massive vertical well. L...
2025-04-13 17:27:43 +0000 UTC View PostAmid pain and turmoil, Uzumaki Naruto once again found himself standing inside the watery prison of the Nine-Tails' seal. Staring at the colossal figure trapped behind bars, Naruto's voice was low and cold.
"Hey, big guy. You're the Nine-Tai...
2025-04-13 17:27:18 +0000 UTC View PostA desolate canyon stretched endlessly, jagged cliffs resembling the fangs of a giant beast. Ominous clouds loomed overhead, foretelling the coming storm. In the dim shadows, Orochimaru's pale face flickered, his golden serpent-like eyes glinting w...
2025-04-13 17:26:18 +0000 UTC View PostThe moment Jiraiya's fingertips brushed against the damp steel walls, the distinct scent of rust and rain filled his nostrils—the signature aroma of Amegakure. Holding his breath, he expanded his sensory net in Sage Mode, chakra signatures flick...
2025-04-13 17:25:45 +0000 UTC View Post(T/N: I've gotten a little overwhelmed with what's going on.)
Dark clouds loomed over Konohagakure, the Four Violet Flames Formation casting a purple glow over the rooftop, trapping the Third Hokage and Orochimaru inside. Raindrops that pass...
2025-04-13 17:25:19 +0000 UTC View Post