"If I'm not mistaken, the Royal Selection is decided by the Dragonstone, isn't it?"
"Honestly, it sounds ridiculous to leave the fate of the kingdom to a mere rock. But regardless, the choice of the Dragon Priestesses is something that you nobles and ministers have no right to interfere with, do you?"
"Half-elves are evil? That notio...
2024-10-28 11:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Anastasia Hoshin and Wood Hoshin—just hearing these two names was enough to make the connection.
That's right, Anastasia Hoshin was Wood's sister, although not by blood. Anastasia came from the lowest class of Kararagi, essentially the slums, and that was where she first met Wood.
When they were young, both Anastasia and Wood grew ...
2024-10-28 11:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post
Both his swordsmanship and magic had reached top-tier levels, to the point where even the kingdom's "Finest Knight" was defeated so easily.
With such abilities, even if she wasn't chosen as the new Queen of the Dragon Kingdom during the Royal Selection, Priscilla believed that, with Wood's help, she could still achieve her revenge.
T...
2024-10-27 12:10:11 +0000 UTC View PostWithin the Royal Guard, Julius basically had no suitable sparring partners. Reinhard, the Sword Saint, was far too monstrous. His overwhelming strength placed him on a completely different level compared to others, making his abilities almost unattainable for any ordinary knight.
As for the rest of the members, their abilities were nowhere...
2024-10-27 11:57:50 +0000 UTC View Post"My name is Wood, just an unremarkable commoner from some distant place," he introduced himself calmly, sizing up the man before him. "I can’t claim to offer guidance, not to someone carrying titles like The Sword of the Kingdom and The Finest Knight."
From the moment Julius Juukulius appeared, Wood knew this wasn'...
2024-10-27 11:51:57 +0000 UTC View Post"You didn't mention your cup of tea would cost three gold dragon coins, and I believe I only offered you tea, not an entire meal," Wood said, a pained expression on his face as he looked at Priscilla, who was sipping her tea gracefully. Sitting in front of her was an extravagantly delicate-looking cake that seemed far too lavish.
Wood had ...
2024-10-25 10:01:05 +0000 UTC View PostPriscilla, unfazed by the nickname "Bloody Bride," made no effort to avoid the title.
In fact, her unfortunate husband's sudden demise might very well have been caused by her "Blessing of the Sun."
Because Priscilla desired it, events always adjusted themselves in her favor. Thus, her husband, whom she'd never even met, conveniently ...
2024-10-24 10:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
The Dragon Kingdom, Lugnica’s capital.
As the royal selection ceremony was about to begin, the already bustling capital became even livelier.
At this moment, Wood was strolling down the busiest street in the capital, dressed in a black cloak with a knight’s sword strapped to his waist. A handsome young man with golden hair and a ...
2024-10-24 10:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostThis world has magic, and also the profession of magic users.
Generally speaking, the strength of a magic user is directly tied to the magic they can wield and their magical energy.
Ordinary humans, limited by their physical conditions, typically don’t reach a high level of magical ability. Even with the addition of blessings, only...
2024-10-23 10:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
“Sorry, sorry, I got stuck while writing today and forgot to update… (′▽｀).”
Now, as Meili Portroute looked at Wood slowly walking toward her, her eyes were filled with terror.
Earlier, the confidence Meili had shown when confronting Wood stemmed from the fact that she thought she had hundreds of magical beasts bac...
2024-10-23 10:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post"Don't just stand there."
Seeing Nagato leave Konan behind, Shishou dispelled the summoning of Turtle Island's giant turtle and used the Flying Thunder God mark on Konan to appear beside her.
"Nagato said he will challenge you again in two years," Konan said, looking downcast.
According to their agreement, she had to stay with ...
2024-06-30 19:53:09 +0000 UTC View PostInside Turtle Island.
Beside the True Waterfall.
Mabui, Yugito, and Samui sat in a pavilion next to the waterfall, sipping tea and chatting leisurely.
Mabui and Samui, curious about Yugito's "other half," decided to stay and inquire further while keeping her company.
Although Shishou had no malicious intentions towards Yu...
2024-06-30 19:41:28 +0000 UTC View PostIn the distance, atop a mountain, Uchiha Itachi squinted his eyes, looking at Nagato, who appeared on the Yatagarasu.
"So that's the leader's true form," he muttered.
Aside from Tobi and Sasori, the other Akatsuki members stared curiously at Nagato on the Yatagarasu. It was their first time seeing the leader's true form.
On the...
2024-06-30 19:30:26 +0000 UTC View PostOn the Edge of the Battlefield
Kakuzu looked on in horror at the massive Flower-Tree World Creation that Shishou had unleashed. Cold sweat broke out on his forehead, and he muttered in disbelief, "This power... it's already stronger than Hashirama Senju's..."
As someone who had fought alongside Hashirama, Kakuzu knew well th...
2024-06-30 19:26:06 +0000 UTC View PostOn a distant mountain peak.
Sasori, with his red hair, stood on a large tree, gazing fervently at the Asura Path in the distance.
That was his masterpiece!
The Five-Tails Jinchuriki had been turned into a half-human puppet by Sasori. On top of that, Pain had transformed the half-human puppet into the Asura Path.
This way,...
2024-06-30 19:20:27 +0000 UTC View PostArriving near Death Valley.
The giant Yatagarasu, summoned by Pain, landed at the edge of the valley, and the members of the Akatsuki dismounted from its back.
“Hehehe, looks like they’ve brought quite a crowd,” Kakuzu remarked, eyeing the giant ink hawks flying in the sky.
“Hmph, so what? They’re nothing but a bunch ...
2024-06-30 19:14:21 +0000 UTC View Post“You see, someone doesn’t want to tell you,” said the Nibi, glancing at Yugito before addressing Shishou.
Seeing Yugito's response, Shishou chuckled and vanished from the mental space, leaving Yugito and Nibi to talk.
Returning to reality, Shishou looked at the sleeping Yugito and smiled, admiring her delicate features as he wa...
2024-06-30 19:04:50 +0000 UTC View PostNight.
Amegakure, Hidden Rain Village.
“Are you sure there's no problem?”
On top of a high tower in Amegakure, Konan of the Akatsuki looked at Tendo Pain beside her with a worried expression.
Tomorrow was the day of Pain's battle against the Flying Thunder God user.
Although she had absolute confidence in Nagato...
2024-06-30 18:59:15 +0000 UTC View Post"What are you doing running out here like this!"
“I haven’t agreed to anything yet!”
Hearing Yugito's words, Shishou was completely bewildered.
Came out here?
Agreed to what?
Girl, why are you blushing?
I don’t remember doing anything to you.
A confused Shishou turned to look at Killer Bee in the...
2024-06-30 18:47:57 +0000 UTC View PostCould he have mind-reading abilities? Motoi thought in terror.
Seeing Motoi's expression, Shishou felt a bit speechless, thinking, "You're practically giving it away."
... 2024-06-30 18:34:29 +0000 UTC View PostNoon.
From returning to Kirigakure, Shishou walked into his room and yawned.
"Tsk, my chakra has already reached 800 kC and is still increasing," Shishou noted with admiration. "As expected, the remains of Uchiha Madara, who awakened the Rinnegan, are different. Just one has given me such a terrifying boost."
After observing hi...
2024-06-30 17:56:31 +0000 UTC View Post"Of course, it's true. One of the reasons I set the duel is because our battle range is too wide and would affect many innocent people. So, we agreed to fight in the Valley of Death in the Land of Fire three days from now," Shishou explained the reason for his duel.
Tsunade recalled Shishou's Wood Release: Advent of a World of Flo...
2024-06-30 17:50:44 +0000 UTC View Post"How about we make a bet?"
Hearing this, Konan, who was held by Shishou, was stunned and then asked, "What kind of bet?"
Tendo Pain, who was about to speak, closed his mouth when he saw Konan asking. He quietly looked at Shishou, wanting to know what he had to say.
Uchiha Obito, seeing Shishou ignore him, had a hideous expressi...
2024-06-30 17:43:46 +0000 UTC View PostHidden Leaf Village.
Uchiha Obito was facing an increasing number of Leaf Village ninjas. Due to the masked man's peculiar abilities, Tsunade and the Third Hokage could only keep a vigilant eye on him, preventing him from harming anyone else as long as he didn't make a move.
Suddenly, Uchiha Obito entered the Kamui dimension.
T...
2024-06-30 17:38:46 +0000 UTC View PostLate Night.
In the Hidden Leaf Village.
Uchiha Obito stood on a tree created by Wood Release, casually tossing down the lifeless body of a Leaf Village Anbu. Beneath him lay several corpses, and surrounding him, the bodies of about a dozen Anbu hung from the branches, their scarlet blood dripping steadily, creating the illusion of a ...
2024-06-30 17:33:10 +0000 UTC View Post"Explain the situation in detail," spoke the ethereal image of Tendo Pain from the fingertips of the Gedo Statue.
Uchiha Obito, hearing this, began to recount his tale. He and Kisame had been in the Land of Water, investigating the whereabouts of the Flying Thunder God user, when White Zetsu alerted them that his base had been infiltrated....
2024-06-30 17:24:30 +0000 UTC View PostObito's face turned pale. It dawned on him that the diminished power of Shishou's Fire Release was entirely due to the lack of air in the base.
Bang! Bang!
Kisame swung his Samehada, breaking the wooden spikes around him. However, for every ten spikes he broke, twenty more ...
2024-06-30 17:17:35 +0000 UTC View Post"Do you want the Akatsuki to go to war with the Five Great Shinobi Countries, or would you prefer they remain in hiding?" Shishou asked Mei Terumi with a smile.
Although the Akatsuki members were formidable, they still couldn't match the combined might of the Five Great Shinobi Countries.
Mei sighed in response, "Honestly, it doesn't...
2024-06-30 17:09:39 +0000 UTC View Post"Is this Obito's room?"
Inside Obito Uchiha's secret base, after devouring the White Zetsu that had led him there and concealing his ability to control White Zetsu with the Sharingan, Shishou looked at the messy room before him with disdain.
It was incredibly disorganized!
Despite Obito's ruthless and cold demeanor in the Akats...
2024-06-30 17:06:33 +0000 UTC View Post"If you do it again, I'll use the teaching stick on you."
Shishou, with his face altered to resemble Tsunade's, sternly addressed Shizune, who was studying at the desk. Using his Phosphorus Beetles, he had not only transformed his face to look like Tsunade's but had als...
2024-06-30 17:02:18 +0000 UTC View Post