[{"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-195":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},1819346,2309,"Chapter 195","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-195",195,"\u003Cp>In the plaza outside the palace, Kitazawa and Asuma stood opposite one another, the tension thick in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Both of you, hold back. Getting injured now would jeopardize the mission,\" Kurenai warned, standing a short distance away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside her, Kabuto, Torune, and Izumi watched intently, their eyes gleaming with anticipation. They were eager to see the outcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asuma was a well-known name in Konoha—not only for his own strength, but also for being the son of the Third Hokage. Yet as Kitazawa’s students, their loyalty was clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on!\" Asuma said confidently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he lacked a Bloodline Limit, he was an Elite Jonin, renowned for his Fire and Wind Release techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa’s eyes flicked to the brass-knuckle-like Chakra Blades glinting on Asuma’s hands. Then, without warning—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa blurred into an afterimage, closing the gap with startling speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good!\" Asuma grinned. Close combat was his specialty. He tightened his grip, infusing the Chakra Blades with Wind Release, the metal glowing a dangerous blue. His fists flashed forward, twin arcs of light cutting through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Super Strength!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa’s fist met his strike head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asuma froze, stunned.Flesh and blood against my Chakra Blades?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could process it, his right fist slammed into Kitazawa’s punch—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—and an overwhelming force surged through his arm. His limb went numb, his confidence shattered, and the next instant, his body was sent flying like a ragdoll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hit the ground hard, dust exploding around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa stood still, calm, not pressing the advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kurenai’s brows knit together. She had expected Kitazawa to win, but for Asuma to be knocked out in one exchange? An Elite Jonin, overwhelmed so easily?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So strong...\" Izumi gasped in awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The son of the Hokage, beaten back with a single punch. The problem wasn’t Asuma’s weakness—it was Kitazawa’s monstrous strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That was Lady Tsunade’s Super Strength,\" Kabuto observed coolly, pushing up his glasses. \"Asuma-senpai underestimated Kitazawa-sensei... and paid the price.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asuma quickly scrambled to his feet, face flushed with anger and shame. To lose in front of Kurenai—unacceptable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Again!\" he barked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fire Release: Ash Pile Burning!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thick, searing ash poured from his mouth, billowing across the plaza. The suffocating cloud spread like a living thing, concealing Asuma’s figure within it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa felt the air grow blistering hot. The ash burned like magma—touching it meant agony. Worse, Asuma was hidden, ready to strike from anywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Water Release: Water Formation Wall!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A torrent spiraled around Kitazawa, forming a defensive barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the shadows, Asuma’s eyes widened.The Second Hokage’s tjutsu?!Unlike ordinary water walls, this one circled Kitazawa entirely—a complete sphere of protection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ash hissed and boiled against it, but the wall replenished itself endlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shriek split the air. A Chakra Blade tore through the water shield, lunging for Kitazawa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wind Release: Hien!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blades sliced with terrifying precision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wind Release: Vacuum Blade!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa countered, his kunai clashing against the glowing edge. A sharpcrackrang out—the kunai splintered under the superior weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course,\" Kitazawa muttered. A Chakra Blade worth millions of ryō couldn’t be matched by a cheap kunai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asuma seized the opening, grabbing the hilt of his blade and pressing forward. The kunai shattered completely—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—but Kitazawa’s Ninja Blade sang free of its sheath in the same breath. Metal clashed, sparks flew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asuma’s eyes narrowed.What a blade...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before he could adjust, Kitazawa’s right hand flared—compressed chakra spun violently in his palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rasengan?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asuma’s heart lurched. He flickered away instantly, the Rasengan’s deadly hum echoing in his ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa let it fade, casually sheathing his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll need to learn kenjutsu soon,he thought.Otherwise Hinata’s gift will only gather dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From a distance, Asuma stared, shaken. The Second Hokage’s Water Release. The Fourth Hokage’s Rasengan. Lady Tsunade’s Super Strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How had an ordinary Academy instructor amassed such power?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to him, the Hokage’s son looked like a man coasting on pedigree alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still fighting?\" Kitazawa asked lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I still have one jutsu left.\" Asuma’s voice was tight, his pride hanging by a thread. \"If you can withstand it, I’ll admit defeat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dismissed his blades, clapping his hands together. Chakra surged, golden light flooding the plaza.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raigo: Thousand Hand Strike!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, a towering golden monk with countless arms loomed, each fist tightening, ready to strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What in the world is that?\" Kurenai gasped, eyes wide. Kabuto and the others were equally stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa, however, recognized it instantly. The Fire Temple’s secret technique—an echo of Sage Arts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No need to dodge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eight Gates Formation—Gate of Opening, Open!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa’s chakra roared, his body boiling with unleashed power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asuma’s eyes widened yet again.He can use the Eight Gates too?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The golden statue unleashed a storm of fists, a thousand strikes crashing down at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoke erupted—twenty Kitazawas charged forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wind Release: Rasengan!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each clone brandished a spinning sphere of chakra laced with slicing winds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The plaza lit up as twenty Rasengan met the storm of golden fists. Explosions ripped the air apart, the statue’s arms disintegrating under the relentless assault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In less than a heartbeat, the Asuma’s jutsu shattered, golden light fading into nothingness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asuma staggered, pale and trembling, before dropping to one knee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twenty clones. Twenty Wind Release: Rasengan. The chakra reserve required... it’s unthinkable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clenched his fists. The gap was undeniable. In power, in ability, even in reputation—Kitazawa had eclipsed him entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you injured?\" Kitazawa stepped forward, raising his hands. Green chakra flared, soothing and warm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mystic Palm Jutsu?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asuma stared, dumbfounded. Jonin-level medical ninjutsu on top of everything else?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Thank you,\" he managed, rising shakily. \"Your strength is far beyond mine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then can we help you now?\" Kitazawa asked. His mind was already on Hiruzen’s mission—the system’s task waiting to be cleared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Yes.\" Asuma took a deep breath. \"With your power, we can finally bring down Kazuma and his faction.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ll follow your lead,\" Kitazawa replied with a nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They returned to the palace, the tension shifting from rivalry to strategy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Guardian Twelve are completely divided,\" Asuma said grimly. \"Kazuma and his men moved to a separate palace after repeated clashes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you kill them outright, will the Daimyō approve?\" Kitazawa asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He won’t.\" Asuma shook his head. \"We’ve been waiting for them to make a mistake.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa’s eyes narrowed. He remembered the original tale—Kazuma’s reckless attempt on the Daimyō’s life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Waiting is too slow,\" Kitazawa said with a faint smile. \"I can create that opportunity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You... have a plan?\" Asuma leaned forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can make the Daimyō despise Kazuma and his group—and never suspect us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asuma’s breath caught. \"If you can truly pull that off... you’ll be invaluable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa is more than capable,\" Kurenai interjected without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asuma’s expression stiffened. Each word of support from her was another needle to his pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pain. Pure pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides that, there’s one more thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asuma steadied himself, then said grimly, \"Kazuma has been missing for about a week. I suspect he’s plotting something in secret.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Missing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa raised a brow. \"Even you couldn’t track him down?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asuma gave a helpless sigh. \"Can’t find him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa fell into thought, recalling Kazuma’s sinister arsenal of Earth Release techniques. Could it bethatjutsu?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earth Release: Resurrection – Corpse Soil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A forbidden technique that resurrected corpses buried in tainted soil, turning them into puppets. And when paired withEarth Release: Reincarnation Jutsu, those corpses regained all the strength they had in life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chill passed through Kitazawa. Corpse soil wasn’t ordinary soil—it carried the residue of death itself. And where else held such energy in abundance?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A graveyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see,\" Kitazawa said at last, his tone sharp. \"Then our first step is to locate Kazuma. Once we do, we’ll make sure the Daimyo turns against him and his lackeys.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can actually find him?\" Asuma’s eyes widened in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have a method,\" Kitazawa admitted, standing. \"But whether it works is another matter. I’ll try first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Alright.\" Asuma hesitated, then added, \"Do you have a place to stay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’re at an inn,\" Kitazawa answered. \"Better not to change it—we don’t want Kazuma growing suspicious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fair point.\" Asuma gave a small nod, then glanced toward Kurenai. \"I’ll inform Chiriku and the others, so they can rest easy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kurenai exhaled, a bit of tension leaving her shoulders. \"Looks like our mission might go smoothly after all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Asuma isn’t unreasonable,\" Kitazawa said with a faint smile. \"He’s grown a lot here in the Capital.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the original tale, it was here that Asuma matured—finally understanding Hiruzen and putting aside his rebellion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm,\" Kurenai agreed softly. \"He has changed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Impulsive enough to challenge Kitazawa, yes—but also humble enough to admit defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kabuto.\" Kitazawa’s voice sharpened as he turned to Kabuto and the others. \"New mission. Find every graveyard near the Capital.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Graveyards?\" Kurenai echoed, puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I did some research on Kazuma beforehand,\" Kitazawa said smoothly, inventing an excuse. Then he explained Kazuma’s Earth Release.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Such a vile technique exists?\" Kurenai’s face darkened, fury sparking in her eyes. \"Defiling the dead is unforgivable!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa thought wryly,Wait until you see the Edo Tensei army one day.Even Hashirama had condemned Tobirama’s jutsu as an abomination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just map the graveyards,\" Kitazawa added. \"Don’t investigate on your own.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Kitazawa-sensei.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three bowed and departed. Torune’s insects, Izumi’s Sharingan, and Kabuto’s cunning made them the perfect reconnaissance unit. Kitazawa felt reassured entrusting the task to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after, Asuma returned. \"I’ve updated Chiriku and the others. Once you find Kazuma, we’ll move.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good.\" Kitazawa inclined his head. \"In that case, we’ll take our leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re not staying for dinner?\" Asuma asked, surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No. The sooner we track Kazuma, the sooner this mission ends.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Kurenai spoke up—quiet, but firm. \"Asuma, there’s something else. I’m with Kitazawa now. I’m his girlfriend.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned and followed Kitazawa out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asuma’s hand twitched, half-reaching out. He had suspected, but hearing it aloud still stabbed deep. What else could he do? He had lost to Kitazawa in every way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two days later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On Friday, Kabuto’s team returned with their findings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guided by their intel, Kitazawa and Kurenai searched the graveyards. At last, they located Kazuma in a cemetery north of the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are four chakra signatures,\" Kitazawa reported after scanning with his Byakugan discreetly. \"Kazuma, plus his two of his subordinates.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to his students. \"Kazuma is mine. The four of you handle the rest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shouldn’t we inform Asuma?\" Kurenai asked, worry flickering in her voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Delay will only complicate things,\" Kitazawa said, calm and certain. \"Trust me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Alright.\" She nodded, yielding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then let’s move.\" Kitazawa advanced straight toward the graveyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who’s there?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp cry rang out, followed by a storm of fireballs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa held back. Kabuto stepped forward to intercept.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blast of air scattered the fireballs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Konoha shinobi?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kazuma stepped from the shadows, face hardening. \"Asuma sent reinforcements?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s right.\" Kitazawa raised a hand, unleashingWind Release: Shuriken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spinning projectile cut through the air, forcing Kazuma to hastily raise an earthen wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It shattered instantly—only for aRasenganto loom in his vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Panic flared. Kazuma threw his tin staff and vanished into the ground withEarth Release: Hiding Like a Mole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Rasengan smashed the staff aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa leapt high, weaving signs.Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flames erupted, turning the graveyard into a sea of fire. The heat drove Kazuma out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wind Release: Flower Scattering Dance!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tornado whipped up, blowing back the flames and revealing his position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kazuma scanned for Kitazawa—but the teacher was gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flames to the left surged, birthing three roaring fire dragons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There!\" Kazuma formed rapid signs.Earth Release: Antlion Trap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground softened, swallowing the fire dragons. But when the flames faded, Kitazawa was still nowhere to be seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rush of wind warned him too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned—just in time to see Kitazawa’s fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kazuma raised his arms in desperation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blow landed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Monstrous Strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bones shattered with a sickening crack, his arms crumpling under the force. Kazuma was hurled backward, body crashing into the earth like a broken doll.\u003C\u002Fp>",1991,"2026-06-09T05:35:56.024Z",1,"novelbin.me","42b403d968a45091c4e16a27176b18f0b1fa274bd1dd91318e9b8e35cf70ebfa","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-196","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-194",444,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fnaruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-cover.jpg"]