[{"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-291":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},1819480,2309,"Chapter 291: Hiashi’s Surprise!","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-291",291,"\u003Cp>After the short break, the students of the Genius Class resumed their training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa led Kakashi and Sasuke to a nearby clearing, the air was charged with faint traces of static.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was just about to explain Chidori Nagashi when Kakashi tugged down his forehead protector, revealing his Three-Tomoe Sharingan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke, not to be outdone, activated his Two-Tomoe Sharingan, scarlet tomoe spinning into motion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa paused, momentarily surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right—he’d forgotten that the Sharingan could copy Ninjutsu directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With both of them possessing Sharingan, these two would master Chidori Nagashi far faster than he’d anticipated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lightning Release: Chidori Nagashi abandons the speed and assassination focus of the original Chidori,\" Kitazawa began. \"Instead, it’s designed for defense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lifted his right hand, chakra gathering at his fingertips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Watch closely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning erupted from his palm, crawling across his arm, shoulders, and torso until his entire body shimmered with a protective electric glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see.\" Kakashi’s eye gleamed as he nodded appreciatively. \"An ingenious modification.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the original timeline, Kakashi’s own evolution of Chidori never reached this level—not because of lack of talent, but because he had lost his Sharingan after the Fourth Shinobi World War.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without it, he had eventually developed Purple Lightning, a form that didn’t rely on the Sharingan’s perception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, seeing Kitazawa’s version firsthand, he immediately began weaving signs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning surged around his body almost flawlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such was the convenience of the Three-Tomoe Sharingan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, copying a jutsu wasn’t the same asmasteringit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To truly use it, one needed the correct chakra nature and a high degree of shape and nature transformation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi possessed all five chakra natures—one of the many reasons he earned the titles Copy Ninja.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, with so many Uchiha wielding the Sharingan, those honors would have been common long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke followed suit, forming the same hand signs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning flickered weakly around him—and then fizzled out like a dying bulb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your chakra shape transformation is still a little unstable,\" Kitazawa said after a brief pause, quickly identifying the problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chidori Nagashi demanded far more precise chakra control than Chidori, since the Nagashi had to flow evenly across the entire body instead of concentrating in one hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On top of that, Sasuke’s Two-Tomoe Sharingan lacked the clarity and responsiveness of Kakashi’s fully matured eye—and Kakashi even unknowingly possessed a Mangekyō Sharingan, granting him a natural edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You handle your business. I’ll train him,\" Kakashi offered casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It made sense. Sasuke was already part of his team, and Kitazawa had his own students to oversee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright,\" Kitazawa agreed with a nod. \"If you run into any issues, come find me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had demonstrated the technique, fulfilling his role as instructor—enough to report to the system as a completed lesson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, all that remained was for Sasuke to master Chidori Nagashi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa estimated it would take him no more than a month. Once Sasuke succeeded, the system mission would be complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Kitazawa-sensei,\" Sasuke said politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t the stoic, sharp-tongued boy he once was. He’d learned when to show gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After watching them leave, Kitazawa returned to his own grueling regimen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His daily schedule was packed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five Elements Great Combination bulletin the morning,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ninja Art Creation Rebirth–Strength of a Hundred Sealin the afternoon,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and in the evening, research on modifying the MedicalForbidden Technique: Cellular Activation—his stepping stone toward developing Yang Release Chakra Mode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He already had a rough concept for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he had never seen Lightning Release Chakra Mode in person, he theorized that cellular activation should progress gradually—from localized enhancement to full-body activation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words: activate the arms first, then the legs, and finally the entire body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the sun dipped below the horizon, the students of the Genius Class wrapped up their training and headed home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa was about to do the same when an ANBU appeared before him in a flicker of movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mask was instantly recognizable—the distinctive markings belonged to Crow, the ANBU operative stationed in the Land of Waves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Kitazawa,\" Crow said respectfully, pulling a scroll from his pouch. \"This is from the Underwater Exploration Team.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa nodded and unrolled it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The message was brief but significant:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The team had unearthed a large quantity of ore and was ready to proceed to the next phase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That phase, of course, was ore separation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the deposit was vast, gold and silver were the most abundant materials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is the factory in the Land of Waves completed?\" Kitazawa asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Almost, sir,\" Crow replied. \"Construction’s nearing completion, but we’re still short on skilled workers. And... we lack enough designers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa fell silent, thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mining was simple enough—chakra or kikaichū could handle excavation easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But refining, designing, and crafting finished products were entirely different challenges.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the shinobi world had already made progress in jewelry craftsmanship. Recruiting professionals wouldn’t be difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, that alone wouldn’t give him anedge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That is where the Hyuga clan came in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Byakugan could serve as the perfect high-precision instrument for refinement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The real problem, however, was design.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though there were no copyright laws in the ninja world, copying existing jewelry styles wouldn’t make his creations stand out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa smirked slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his past life, he had seen countless breathtaking designs in films and on television.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reproducing them here might be tricky to describe by words alone, but Chakra was omnipotent—he could use Ninjutsu to extract those images directly from memory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just hadn’t learned the proper jutsu yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that was fine—the archives of Konoha surely held what he needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Continue recruiting,\" he ordered. \"Once the team is complete, begin production.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hyuga would focus on high-end, luxury pieces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Common jewelry could be crafted by the regular artisans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He already knew what would happen once reputation and brand prestige took hold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Success—overwhelming and inevitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Lord Kitazawa,\" Crow said, bowing slightly before vanishing into the dusk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa pondered for a moment, then decided to head straight to the Hyuga Clan residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Kitazawa.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two Hyuga guards at the gate immediately straightened, bowing respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’d like to see Clan Head Hiashi,\" Kitazawa said simply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll inform him at once—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the guard could finish, a soft yet familiar voice called out from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa-sensei? Why are you here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Hinata, looking pleasantly surprised. She had just returned home and was on her way to her room when she noticed the commotion at the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I came to speak with your father,\" Kitazawa replied with a gentle smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll take you to him,\" Hinata offered quickly. \"He should be in his study right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I’ll trouble you for the escort.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa lightly patted her head as he followed. Hinata’s cheeks flushed pink, but she smiled happily and led him through the elegant corridors of the Hyuga compound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they reached the study, she stopped outside the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you,\" Kitazawa said kindly. \"I’ll discuss business with your father first, and then I’ll come find you afterward.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata nodded obediently as he knocked on the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come in,\" came Hiashi’s calm, commanding voice from within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa entered, closing the door behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa?\" Hiashi’s usually composed expression flickered with surprise. He stood immediately. \"Please forgive me for not greeting you properly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need for formalities, Clan Head Hiashi,\" Kitazawa said politely. \"I’m here to discuss a potential business collaboration.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Business?\" Hiashi blinked, momentarily taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To most traditional shinobi, \"business\" was just another word for \"political deal.\" He wondered if Kitazawa was subtly requesting Hyuga support for his future Hokage candidacy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Kitazawa’s next words shattered that assumption.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The jewelry business,\" he said calmly. \"Konoha recently discovered an underwater mine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiashi froze. For a moment, he wasn’t sure if he’d misheard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was this really happening? Someone was approachinghim, the head of the noble Hyuga Clan, to talk about jewelry?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m afraid I don’t quite follow,\" Hiashi admitted. \"If it’s commerce you’re interested in, shouldn’t you approach the merchants?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s precisely the problem,\" Kitazawa replied smoothly. \"If I went to merchants, they’d take most of the profit. I want the Hyuga Clan to participate—specifically, to use the Byakugan for high-precision crafting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiashi stared, his expression blank for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His first instinct was to refuse. The Byakugan was a tool of combat and perception, not... jewelry craftsmanship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then he remembered who he was speaking to—Tsunade’s student, a man widely regarded as a future Hokage candidate. Refusing outright might risk offending him, and the Hyuga Clan couldn’t afford to sour such a relationship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a short pause, Hiashi asked, \"How many people would you require?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not many,\" Kitazawa said thoughtfully. \"Eight will be enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew the principle well—rarity creates value. High-end jewelry needed to be exclusive. Besides, the name ’crafted by the Hyuga Clan’ would itself become a powerful brand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiashi nodded slowly. \"Very well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eight Hyuga working on a long-term commission was a trivial commitment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once production begins, ten percent of the profits will go to the Hyuga Clan,\" Kitazawa added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiashi’s brow twitched slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten percent? That sounded... unreasonably low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he held his tongue. The purpose of this collaboration wasn’t profit—it was alliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood,\" he said with his usual composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please also send those eight ninja to the Land of Waves once they’re selected,\" Kitazawa continued. \"They’ll need to undergo specialized training there before beginning production.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll have them depart tomorrow,\" Hiashi agreed without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once his decision was made, there was no need for delay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Excellent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa stood, declining Hiashi’s polite offer to stay for dinner. After exchanging a brief farewell with Hinata outside, he departed for home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After breakfast, Kitazawa made his way to the Hokage’s Office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Skipping class to come see me?\" Tsunade drawled as soon as she saw him. She leaned back in her chair, stretching lazily, her expression caught somewhere between amusement and exasperation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa’s eyes flickered briefly toward her chest—and immediately away again. \"I came to ask something. Does Konoha have access to the Yamanaka Clan’s secret techniques?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade raised an eyebrow. \"Of course it does. But per our agreement with the Yamanaka, no outsider is allowed to learn them.\" She waved a hand dismissively. \"If you need something, just request assistance from the clan directly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m not looking to learn their entire jutsu set,\" Kitazawa clarified. \"I only want a memory extraction ninjutsu. When I’m on missions, I can’t exactly bring a Yamanaka along everywhere I go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade sighed. \"You could’ve led with that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leaned forward, tapping a finger on the desk. \"Memory extraction isn’t exclusive to the Yamanaka. Their version is just... more effective.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s fine,\" Kitazawa said, smiling. \"As long as it works. You can’t blame me for asking—the Yamanaka name carries quite the reputation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, fine,\" Tsunade muttered, waving a hand. \"I’ll have the ANBU fetch the scroll for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only the Hokage has the authority to issue that order,\" Kitazawa reminded her with a faint grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade shot him a side-eye but didn’t argue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t wrong—ninjutsu scrolls were among the most tightly controlled assets in any shinobi village. Unless a ninja learned them directly from a sensei, access usually required the Hokage’s explicit approval or a formal mission reward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How come I never see you follow the rules like this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade leaned back in her chair, giving Kitazawa a suspicious look. Memories of his past stunts—half of which had given her headaches—flashed through her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t slander me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa coughed lightly, adopting a mock-serious expression. \"I always follownecessaryrules.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade rolled her eyes in open disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides,\" Kitazawa said with a grin, \"Tsunade-sensei, you’re far too beautiful to get mad over my minor rule-breaking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph, that’s hard to say.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She straightened up, eyes narrowing playfully. \"Never mind. I don’t feel like arguing today. I’ll go get it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her heels clicked rhythmically across the floor as she left the office, the sound fading down the hallway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later, she returned, tossing a sealed Ninjutsu scroll onto his desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa unrolled it immediately. The title caught his eye—Ninja Art: Memory Vision, ranked B.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its purpose: to read and extract fragments of a target’s memory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, its Chakra consumption was notoriously high—far greater than the Yamanaka Clan’s secret techniques—and its range left much to be desired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Fourth Great Shinobi War, Inoichi had once linked the minds of the entire Allied Shinobi Forces using a similar jutsu, though at a staggering cost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, that wasn’t an issue for Kitazawa. With Two-tails worth of chakra at his disposal, he could afford to be extravagant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anything else?\" Tsunade asked, reclining back in her chair, fingers interlocked beneath her chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, that’s all. I’ll take my leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa had originally planned to bring up the Hyuga Clan collaboration but decided against it. Better to wait until the jewelry production was underway—then he could show Tsunade tangible results.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in his office at the Ninja Academy, Kitazawa decided to master the new jutsu before anything else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite its classification, it wasn’t particularly difficult—just chakra-intensive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had barely begun studying when a soft knock came at the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come in,\" he called.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Konan entered, her expression calm as always. She had returned to the Akatsuki’s base in the past few days—likely to retrieve more medicine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These are the medicinal ingredients you requested.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She placed a summoning scroll on his desk. \"However, two of the ingredients couldn’t be located.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Which ones?\" Kitazawa asked, accepting the scroll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rock Blue Powder and Blood-Boosting Grass,\" Konan replied evenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa wasn’t surprised. \"Those two are indeed rare. I’ll arrange for someone to find them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you,\" Konan said softly, visibly relieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Konoha had far greater resources and manpower than Amegakure or the Akatsuki, so their chances were far higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ll still cover the cost of the ingredients,\" Kitazawa added with a teasing smile. \"But since Konoha will spend time searching, shouldn’t the Akatsuki pay a smallrewardas well?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Konan met his gaze steadily. \"What kind of reward do you want?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Akatsuki, after all, functioned as a mercenary organization—every transaction had to be fair and balanced. Kitazawa’s request was perfectly reasonable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Help me locate someone,\" he said casually. \"A rogue ninja from Konoha—Orochimaru.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Konan froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The request caught her off guard. It was reasonable, sure, but complicated. Orochimaru was still technically a member of Akatsuki. She couldn’t exactly betray him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can take your time,\" Kitazawa said smoothly. \"He’s been on the run for years. There’s no rush.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Konan nodded after a brief pause. Personally, she had no fondness for Orochimaru. His entry into the organization had been questionable from the start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After failing to seize Nagato’s Rinnegan, Orochimaru hadaskedto join Akatsuki—an audacity that still unsettled her. Nagato had agreed only to keep a closer eye on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Konan’s view, someone openly hostile to Nagato should never have been allowed in at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she also knew it was only a matter of time before Orochimaru betrayed the organization. When that happened, she would have no qualms about turning him over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was precisely what Kitazawa anticipated. With Konan as his inside source, he could learn of Orochimaru’s movements the moment they changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Relay my order to the ANBU,\" Kitazawa said lazily. \"Have them begin searching for Rock Blue Powder and Blood-Boosting Grass.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Konan gave a curt nod and left to deliver the command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa returned his attention to the scroll, continuing his study of Ninja Art: Memory Vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eight Hyuga Clan ninja departed Konoha for the Land of Waves. Before leaving, they had specifically stopped by to inform Kitazawa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time flowed quickly after that. A week passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Genius Class final exams were approaching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ninja Academy followed a three-term schedule—July for finals, August for summer vacation, and September for the new semester.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The final’s practical segment had two formats, as usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa had already promised Hinata he’d be her team leader, so she was automatically included.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the remaining two members, he decided on Shino and Shikamaru.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, he had considered Yakumo, but her Kekkei Genkai—her Genjutsu Bloodline Limit—was simply too overwhelming. Missions with her involved were like playing on easy mode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, Kitazawa wanted to apply some real pressure this time—especially on Shikamaru.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, Shino it was.\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>\n\u003Cp>-----------------------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To keep the Chapters coming - Support with POWER STONES.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Every 200 power stones - 1 BONUS Chapter.\u003C\u002Fp>",2724,"2026-06-09T05:35:56.024Z",1,"novelbin.me","3f276bac1a59f1a10f54faa97d60e176da623e4325a8a558e8aba420ee00a92c","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-389","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-388",444,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fnaruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-cover.jpg"]