[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch":3,"chapter-naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-128":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Naruto: Strongest Shinobi System With a Glitch",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1819235,2309,"Chapter 128","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-128",128,"\u003Cp>Kitazawa woke up right on schedule.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a quick change of clothes and breakfast, he made his way to the Ninja Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stopping outside his office, he leaned in—and faintly heard Hinata humming her little Rice Ball Song.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small chuckle escaped him as he pushed the door open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata’s head whipped around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment her pale eyes landed on him, her tiny face turned scarlet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She instantly let go of the half-person-tall plush toy in her arms, slid off the sofa, and sat upright with both legs neatly together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only her tensed toes curling into each other betrayed her panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When did you get here?\" Kitazawa asked casually, walking to his desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"H-half an hour ago...\" Hinata whispered, head lowered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you have breakfast?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... I ate at home,\" she murmured, then hesitated before gathering her courage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um... K-Kitazawa-sensei, can I... start eating breakfast here from tomorrow?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course,\" Kitazawa said without looking up. \"You already ate here last semester, didn’t you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"T-thank you, Kitazawa-sensei!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shy smile bloomed on her face before she quickly ducked her head again, flustered under his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you still remember your sparring match with Neji?\" Kitazawa asked, flipping through the new class schedule.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata blinked, and her momentary daze faded along with the blush on her cheeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When do you want to spar with him?\" he asked, scanning the timetable, which was nearly identical to last semester’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I-I’m... fine with anytime,\" Hinata said softly, hesitating for two seconds before leaving the decision to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then we’ll do it during tomorrow afternoon’s practical training class,\" Kitazawa decided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The longer you drag it out, the more nervous you’ll get.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Tomorrow afternoon?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though she’d trained for this all summer, now that the moment was close, unease crept in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hinatа.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa’s tone turned firm. \"You’re stronger than Neji now. You know that, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her cheeks reddened again, embarrassed by her brief self-doubt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his words lit a spark of confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... I will work hard!\" she said, her tone more determined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if she didn’t fully believe in herself—she believed in Kitazawa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good. Let’s head to the classroom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata changed into her indoor shoes and quickly trotted to his side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa reached out to pat her head as they walked, and a soft, secret smile curled her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her heart felt light as she followed him to First Year, Class A.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa-sensei!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto was the first to spot him, waving wildly from his seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after, Sasuke, Kiba, Shikamaru, and the others all called out their greetings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa-senpai is really popular...\" Iruka muttered, half amused and half exasperated, as he handled registration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The kids barely noticed him at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Iruka, grab the new textbooks. I’ll handle the roster.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa handed him a summoning scroll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Summoning scrolls weren’t cheap, and Kitazawa doubted Iruka owned one. With a whole class’s textbooks to carry, it would save him a lot of trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah—alright!\" Iruka said, accepting the scroll before heading out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa glanced over the roster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More than half the students in Class A were already here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, a knock came at the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa-sensei,\" a soft voice said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yakumo Kurama entered, followed by her father, Murakumo Kurama.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The classroom instantly fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Yakumo had rarely attended class last semester, her defeat of Neji had left a deep impression on everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke instinctively crossed his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d awakened his Sharingan, and his confidence had soared—but against Yakumo, he wasn’t completely sure of victory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were both genjutsu specialists, but Yakumo’s weakness was obvious: her fragile body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On that point, Sasuke was certain he held the advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yakumo, are you joining the exams this semester?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto, fearless as ever, leaned forward eagerly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Last semester, she hadn’t participated in the practical test, much to his disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will,\" Yakumo said with a gentle smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She no longer carried the eerie, haunted air she had in the original timeline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whoa, then the class’s top spot will be up for grabs again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t forget Naruto—he’s gotten stronger too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, but Sasuke’s an Uchiha! If his eyes evolve further, he’s unstoppable!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The classroom buzzed with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quiet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa raised his hand, and the chatter died immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa-sensei,\" Murakumo stepped forward and bowed deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clan Head Murakumo, there’s no need for that,\" Kitazawa said, helping him straighten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I must show my gratitude,\" Murakumo said sincerely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yakumo’s current health is thanks entirely to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re being too polite.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa smiled faintly. \"Let’s get her registered first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had benefited from their connection too—especially the link to Tsunade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a mutual gain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won’t disturb you further,\" Murakumo said sensibly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you have time, please visit our home for a meal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His respect wasn’t just for Yakumo’s sake—he knew Kitazawa was Tsunade’s disciple in medical ninjutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa’s future was bound to outshine most. Building a closer relationship now could only be wise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And besides, Yakumo was officially Kitazawa’s student at the Ninja Academy—even if only in name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Murakumo left, Yakumo quickly finished her registration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she returned to her seat, several classmates immediately gathered around her, chattering with curiosity and admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Strength attracts attention everywhere.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Sasuke, of course, didn’t enjoy it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girls—led by Sakura—swarmed around his desk as well, their excitement grating on him. His expression grew colder by the minute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Naruto was in his element, laughing and chatting with a group of boys—Kiba, Choji, Shikamaru, and a few others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In their own ways, both Naruto and Sasuke had undeniable charisma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa watched the lively classroom and couldn’t help but smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By ten o’clock, all the students in First Year Class A had arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa-senpai.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iruka approached, holding out a summoning scroll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These are the new textbooks for this semester.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hand them out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa unsealed the scroll, and in an instant, several small mountains of books appeared on the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iruka began distributing them according to the curriculum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten minutes later, everyone had received their new textbooks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Registration is now complete. There are no classes this afternoon,\" Kitazawa announced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you have time, start flipping through the new textbooks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without another word, he turned and left the classroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa-senpai! Wait up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iruka hurried after him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Something else?\" Kitazawa asked, stopping in the hallway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When I went to fetch the textbooks, I ran into the vice-principal, Hisao Sarutobi,\" Iruka explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He asked me to tell you there’s a brief meeting tomorrow morning at 8:30 in the conference room.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Got it. Thanks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa smirked and suddenly asked, \"By the way, how are things between you and Tsubaki?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iruka almost jumped. \"W-what do you mean ’things’?! Don’t talk nonsense! Tsubaki and I are... just friends!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gather ye rosebuds while ye may,\" Kitazawa said with a teasing pat on his shoulder before walking off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What does that even mean?\" Iruka muttered, scratching his head, painfully aware of his lack of romantic knowledge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa didn’t head home. Instead, he made his way to Konoha Hospital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had many long-term goals, but only two immediate priorities:Learning Medical NinjutsuMastering Wind Release techniquesThe rest could wait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nono-senpai.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Shizune absent, Kitazawa sought out Nono.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You came at the perfect time,\" she said softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your office is ready. I’ll take you there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Office?\" Kitazawa blinked. \"Why would I need an office?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nono smiled faintly. \"Do you think just anyone can be an affiliated medical ninja at Konoha Hospital? Only medical ninja at the Jonin level are given that status.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Technically, Kitazawa was a Special Jonin, not a full Jonin. He shouldn’t have qualified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he was Tsunade’s semi-disciple, and his skill level was already high—just lacking in field experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Experience, however, was a matter of time and surgeries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This office was clearly Tsunade’s silent endorsement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Thank you,\" Kitazawa said with a small nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nono led him to a modest office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was simple, similar to her own—just missing a bookshelf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can rest here whenever you’re free,\" she explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Every morning, a nurse will bring you the surgery schedule. If there’s an emergency, you’ll be notified immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nono hesitated, then said, \"There’s one more thing. I’ll be leaving on a mission next week. If you need guidance, go to Kiyota Kaori—she’s a Jonin Medical Ninja.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa raised an eyebrow. \"A mission? Far?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very far,\" Nono admitted. \"To the Land of Earth. I might not be back for some time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa’s eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’The Land of Earth... Could this be the mission that led to Nono’s death in the original timeline?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He recalled how Kabuto failed a spy mission in Iwagakure and eventually encountered Nono—already brainwashed by Danzo—leading to tragedy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’But this is happening earlier than it should...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa quickly pieced it together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His existence—and his connection to Tsunade—had likely accelerated Danzo’s plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo couldn’t risk Nono’s ties to Tsunade; even without leaks, her loyalty shift alone would be unacceptable to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliminating her would solve everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You’re a Medical Ninja. Why accept dangerous missions?\" Kitazawa asked quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Medical Ninja are still ninja,\" Nono replied, averting her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should get familiar with your office. I’ll go see which surgeries are suitable for you today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She left, her back slightly tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa leaned back in his chair, thoughtful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Danzo holds her two lifelines: the orphanage and Kabuto.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Nono tried to break free, Root would retaliate against both—especially Kabuto, who had been planted in other villages as a spy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Helping her will be tricky... but I have a week. I should talk to Tsunade first.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If possible, he wanted Kabuto to remain in Konoha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trained properly, he could be a second Orochimaru—but one with exploitable weaknesses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa glanced out the window and stretched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’If Tsunade overcomes her hemophobia and becomes Hokage, my position will soar.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen was good to him, but being Tsunade’s shadow in this era was far more valuable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa sat at his desk and opened the Wind Release scroll gifted by Uchiha Mikoto.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Six techniques were recorded. He’d already learned two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He decided to start with Wind Release: Shuriken—the simplest-looking one, though still a B-rank jutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It worked by infusing shuriken with high-speed Wind Chakra to boost cutting power, somewhat like a primitive version of Naruto’s Rasenshuriken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He studied the theory carefully. Practical training would come later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after, Nono returned with Shizune, and Kitazawa joined them in the operating room—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>performing surgeries while practicing the Mystical Palm Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first day of the new semester.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Academy was buzzing with life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Excitement radiated from every corner, though Kitazawa knew it would fade in a few days, replaced by nostalgia for summer freedom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stopped by the Artificial Lake, expecting to see Naruto and Hinata training—but today, the students were waiting in his office instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke, Naruto, Hinata, Sakura, Ino, and even Shikamaru.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shikamaru, it’s rare to see you so proactive,\" Kitazawa teased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\" Shikamaru’s mouth twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, he’d been forced to come by his parents—volunteering was the only way to suffer less.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After the first class, head to the school training ground,\" Kitazawa instructed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll give you new training plans then. I have a staff meeting first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Kitazawa-sensei!\" they chorused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hinata, stay,\" he called, glancing at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you eat breakfast?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"N-no...\" she admitted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then where are you going?\" Kitazawa flicked her forehead lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... I can eat on my own,\" she said shyly. \"Aren’t you going to the meeting?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s still half an hour. Plenty of time for breakfast.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm!\" Hinata’s eyes brightened immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eat well. You’ll need the energy to defeat Neji this afternoon,\" Kitazawa said with a smile, patting her head as he set out the breakfast he’d bought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Y-yes! I will!\" Hinata clenched her tiny fists, brimming with determination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half her personality had blossomed—shy yet courageous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning her into a brash, delinquent type would ruin the charm she has now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After breakfast, he headed to the conference room, where Iruka waved him over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At 8:30 sharp, Hisao Sarutobi entered, and the first staff meeting of the new semester began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first twenty minutes, Kitazawa fought back a yawn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vice-principal’s speech was full of endless formalities... At the end he announced this year’s best teacher award to Kitazawa, which had a certificate and 300,000 ryo as a reward.\u003C\u002Fp>",2027,"2026-06-09T05:35:56.024Z",1,"novelbin.me","7c0a678817a9448fc79a4dcdb4ed4e1923f101b21f9dc63c3482f439ab84aa42","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-129","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-127",444,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fnaruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-cover.jpg"]