[{"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-131":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},1819238,2309,"Chapter 131","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-131",131,"\u003Cp>Although it was the start of a new semester, Kitazawa didn’t introduce any new ninjutsu. Instead, he had the students continue practicing Konoha-ryu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t that he didn’twantto teach new techniques—but most of the students simply didn’t have the aptitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mastering the three basic jutsu was already considered an achievement for many at the Ninja Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As usual, Kitazawa split the class into two groups.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who had already grasped the fundamentals of Konoha-ryu were free to move about and head to special training as needed. The rest were left in the capable hands of his Shadow Clone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Neji, come with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After settling the groups, Kitazawa called Neji over. The two walked to a quiet spot beneath a nearby tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa-sensei, is something wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neji’s tone was calm, his posture collected—at least on the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s your take on losing to Hinata?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa studied him for a moment before asking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s fate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a short pause, Neji replied, \"She’s part of the Main Family. Naturally, her strength and talent should surpass mine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa’s eye twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had this kid shut himself down completely?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neji’s grudge toward the Hyuga Main Family had always stemmed from two sources:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, he believed Hyuga Hizashi—his father—was sacrificed by the Main Family. That betrayal left a deep scar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second, despite being a prodigy, he’d been branded with the Caged Bird seal—punished simply for being born into the Branch Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that Hinata had defeated him, the second resentment had seemingly crumbled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the old Neji had raged against the injustice of fate, the current one had surrendered to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did youeverexpect Hinata to win against you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa narrowed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neji hesitated before speaking. \"Maybe it was fate’s way of mocking me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hinata said something earlier that was half-right,\" Kitazawa said, meeting his gaze. \"But it needs correction—fate is an excuse used by the weak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What did you say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neji’s head snapped up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I said you’re weak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa didn’t sugarcoat it. \"Only the weak accept fate without a fight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m not weak!\" Neji blurted. \"I’m a genius of the Hyuga Clan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From a young age, whether it was Hizashi or other elders, Neji had always been hailed as a prodigy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as soon as the words left his mouth, he froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What does it matter?\" he said softly. \"Strong or not, I’ll still be bound by the Caged Bird seal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What binds you isn’t the seal,\" Kitazawa countered. \"It’s your ignorance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tilted his head. \"Have you ever tried to remove it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thousands of years of Branch Family shinobi have tried and failed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neji’s voice suddenly rose. \"This is our fate!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But you’re a genius, aren’t you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa’s tone remained calm. \"Then be the first to break the curse. Prove you’re more than the others. Be the greatest Hyuga in history.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...That’s impossible for someone like me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neji faltered, shaking his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then let me ask you something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa’s expression grew serious. \"Do you have the courage to draw your blade against fate?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neji opened his mouth... but no answer came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Main Questline: Conquer the top talents across all grades to dominate the Ninja Academy.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Current Objective: Earn Hyuga Neji’s initial recognition.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Reward: Byakugan Purity +10%]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Accept?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa’s eyes gleamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A new mission—exactly as expected. And once again, it was tied to the Byakugan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the same reward he’d earned after defeating Neji previously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And though 10% purity might not sound like much, it brought real results. Combined with the earlier reward, the benefits would likely compound further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he wouldn’t know the full outcome until the mission was complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Think about it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa patted Neji’s shoulder. \"Once you’ve made up your mind, come join my special training.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said nothing more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s an old saying: ’Don’t preach pain to someone whose scars you’ve never felt.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa understood Neji’s resentment toward the Main Family. After all, Hyuga Hizashiwassacrificed in Hiashi’s place. Worse, Neji had seen his father punished with the Caged Bird seal firsthand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Kitazawa wasn’t asking him to forgive the Main Family—just to shift his focus to something greater: the seal itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could Neji break it? Probably not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that didn’t mean Kitazawa couldn’t.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>System... let’s see how far you can go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a way, Kitazawa was only planting seeds. Whether they took root would depend entirely on Neji.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for now, the new mission had been triggered. Progress was progress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa-sensei!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata approached, eyes filled with concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aren’t you supposed to be training?\" Kitazawa teased lightly, reaching out to pinch her cheek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How’s Neji-nii-san doing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata looked up at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I had a talk with him,\" Kitazawa replied. \"If things go as expected, he’ll join your special training soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?\" Her eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had been so long since she last practiced Gentle Fist with Neji. They’d once been close—as close as real siblings could be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after Neji was branded with the Caged Bird seal... everything changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you think I’d lie to you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata smiled brightly. \"Kitazawa-sensei, you’re amazing. Even better than Father!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good thing Hiashi had already left the grounds after the match—if he’d heard that, he might have spat out three liters of blood on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on. I’ll take you to the training ground.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They arrived at a nearby field where Ino and Shikamaru were already working hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke and Sakura, however, weren’t there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke had gone to the artificial lake with Sakura in tow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Naruto—he was off training Rasengan. With so many Shadow Clones, he could easily disrupt the class. Kitazawa had sensibly assigned him to a quiet grove in the northern section of the training grounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa-sensei!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiba came jogging over, panting. \"Can I join the special training too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa blinked. That was unexpected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t exactly need someone whose clan’s techniques involved merging with dogs...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can join—if it doesn’t impact your grades.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can do that!\" Kiba replied earnestly. \"If I bomb the next monthly exam, I’ll drop out of special training!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Alright.\" Kitazawa nodded. \"You’ll start with Chakra control.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he couldn’t teach him the clan’s secret techniques, improving Kiba’s chakra control was always a safe bet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He led Kiba to the artificial lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke was by the shore, trying to evaporate the water from his hand faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby, Sakura was practicing a new medical ninjutsu on a struggling carp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First climb the tree. Then walk on water.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa gave a quick demonstration and had Kiba start with the basics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After class, the students from both First and Second Year Class A trickled out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Neji, want to head home together?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tenten approached. Neji had been quiet all day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neji declined with a polite shake of his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tenten hesitated. She wanted to say something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m fine,\" he said, noticing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It sounded like a lie. But Tenten chose to believe him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hewasstill Neji—the proud genius of the Hyuga Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"See you tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neji turned and walked off. But after a few steps, he sensed something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa and Hinata were following him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Why are you following me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’re not,\" Kitazawa smiled. \"It’s just on the way. I’m escorting Hinata home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neji blinked, slightly flustered. He turned back and resumed walking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they reached the Hyuga compound, Hiashi was already standing at the gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, he was waiting for Hinata—not Neji.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hiashi-sama.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neji greeted him with little emotion and turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Neji,\" Hiashi called, \"Come with me. I have something for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neji was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa immediately guessed what it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the original timeline, Neji began to let go of his hatred after receiving a letter—one written by Hizashi and given to him by Hiashi during the Chunin Exams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed Hiashi was giving it to him early... Perhaps the match he witnessed today changed something in him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the better. It would help Kitazawa complete his mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hinata, I’ll see you tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa gave a small wave and turned toward Konoha Hospital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At present, Tsunade and Shizune were each playing their roles. After class, Shizune taught him medical ninjutsu at the hospital, while Tsunade had taken to studying psychological medical ninjutsu with Kurena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Kitazawa?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had a system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, he had another genius on the verge of breaking free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let fatetryto stop them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Night deepened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just past nine o’clock when Kitazawa and Shizune finished their surgeries and headed home together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What did you just say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shizune froze, then burst out furiously, \"Lady Tsunade didn’t come back tonight?! Damn it—sheliedto me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She doesn’t have any money on her,\" Kitazawa noted calmly. \"So I doubt she went back to the casino.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t be so sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shizune inhaled deeply. \"With her reputation, borrowing money is theleastof her problems.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fair point,\" Kitazawa replied with a chuckle. \"So... what now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We drag her back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shizune clenched her fists, her tone fierce and unyielding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright then. Let’s split up. You check the izakaya, I’ll check the casinos.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa thought for a moment before offering the plan. He had a decent idea of which gambling dens Tsunade favored, but he wasn’t as familiar with the drinking spots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Got it. You’re always more methodical.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shizune gave a sharp nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa exchanged a brief glance with Kurenai, then turned and set off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later, Kitazawa arrived at the nearest casino.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gambling halls of the ninja world had a surprisingly modern flair—glowing machines and roulette tables buzzing with greed. He scanned the floor and spotted Tsunade in the corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sat in front of a slot machine, eyes glued to the spinning reels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Agh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade groaned as three mismatched symbols flashed on-screen. She immediately buried her face in her hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lady Tsunade, you’ll have topayfor it if you smash the machine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa approached with a small smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade blinked, then suddenly reached out and grabbed his wrist, yanking him down beside her. He stumbled forward and collided with her—soft, warm, and entirely too close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sit properly,\" she ordered, throwing an arm around his shoulders. \"Now, hand over all your money.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa reluctantly tore his eyes away from the necklace nestled deep in her cleavage and glanced at the machine instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In both his lives, he had never actuallyplayeda slot machine—but he’d seen enough in shows and films to know the basics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lady Tsunade,\" he cleared his throat, \"there’s something important I need to tell you—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Later,\" she cut him off, eyes flashing. \"Let me finish gambling first. If I win, I’ll take care ofeverything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa gave a dry smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’By the time you win, Yakushi Nonou might already be sipping tea with the Sage of Six Paths in the Pure Land.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How much have you lost?\" he asked casually, an idea forming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not much. Just two hundred thousand ryo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade waved a hand like it was nothing. \"Lend me some cash—I’ll win it back in no time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about this,\" Kitazawa said, eyes narrowing slightly. \"Let’s make a bet. IfIwin back your two hundred thousand, you owe me a favor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And if youdon’twin it back?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll give you two hundred thousand ryo. Straight up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade considered this. It was a no-lose situation for her. \"Deal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa exhaled, then pressed his palms together silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’May the God of Gamblers, Buddha bless me.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He inserted a coin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reels spun, lights blinking. Tsunade leaned forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa tilted his head slightly—and caught a glimpse of her deep valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—suddenly—the machine shook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three sevens lit up on the screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jackpot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coins poured out noisily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I WON!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade shot up and slapped Kitazawa hard on the back. Her entire upper body moved with the motion—dangerously close to a wardrobe malfunction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you staring at?\" she snapped, catching his line of sight. Another slap. \"Don’t just stand there—keep spinning!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was too thrilled to notice his embarrassment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Lady Tsunade.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa inserted another coin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade was beaming after the first win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the seventh consecutive jackpot, her excitement had turned into suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Why is your luck so ridiculous?\" she muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa shrugged. \"Luck is just like that. No rhyme or reason.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm... fair enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood up, her signature green haori with the kanji forgamblebillowing behind her. \"Tonight, we strike it rich!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa swore he could hear the theme fromGod of Gamblersplaying in the background.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Midnight\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade clutched a mountain of coins, laughing like she hadn’t in years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t just a good night—it was herbestnight at a slot machine ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Though technically, Kitazawa had done all the spinning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, out with it,\" she said at last, crossing her legs with an elegant flick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yakushi-senpai said she took a mission. She’s headed to the Land of Earth next week.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade’s expression darkened immediately. \"What kind of medical ninja gets assigned so far out? Did Hiruzen send her?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She didn’t say, but... I don’t think so,\" Kitazawa replied. \"If it were the Hokage, she wouldn’t have kept it quiet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Danzo,\" Tsunade growled, her voice laced with venom. \"Nono used to be one of his. But sheleftRoot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa exhaled in relief—she understood the situation instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Thank you, Danzo,’he thought wryly.’If you weren’t so shady, she wouldn’t have guessed you so fast.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll talk to Hiruzen tomorrow,\" Tsunade said. \"Sending a talent like Nono on field missions is a complete waste!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lady Tsunade... I don’t think that’s the best idea.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa shook his head. \"If she’s still doing missions for Danzo even after leaving Root, she’s likely being coerced.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You mean we should investigate first?\" Tsunade asked, voice calmer now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly,\" Kitazawa replied. \"If we want to help her, we need tounderstandwhat’s holding her back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade paused, thinking. \"I’ll look into it. I still have a few people in the village I can count on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she hadn’t lived in Konoha for years, her reputation carried weight. She had healed too many lives—saved too many comrades—to be powerless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she wanted to act, even Hiruzen would feel her pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Lady Tsunade.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa bowed his head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re surprisingly considerate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade smiled suddenly, then asked, \"Why do you care so much about Nono?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She’s one-third of my teacher,\" Kitazawa replied with a warm grin. \"Ifyouwere in trouble, I’d do the same for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade blinked, caught off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That reminder struck deep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’d nearly forgotten about taking on students. And the way Kitazawa handled himself... the way he thought... itwastempting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But a weight hung on her shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa was still young. And becoming a mentor meant committing to him and to Konoha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew what Hiruzen wanted. Cure her hemophobia, stay in the village, and eventually succeed him as the Fifth Hokage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade stared at Kitazawa, suddenly feeling conflicted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t want the title.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t want the chains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no matter how far she ran...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had never truly turned her back on Konoha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>--------------------------------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>AN: Check out my P@treon For +40 extra Chapters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thank You For your Support!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[email protected]\u002Fnoviceauthor777\u003C\u002Fp>",2492,"2026-06-09T05:35:56.024Z",1,"novelbin.me","58cf6553ddee464a0f7d93f0cd245daddeb4e06f7f14a7b0cb528d65d6add6f9","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-132","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-130",444,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fnaruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-cover.jpg"]