[{"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-310":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},1819361,2309,"Chapter 310 310: Naruto vs Kimimaro Kaguya!","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-310",310,"\u003Cp>Kimimaro calmly slipped off his shirt, folding it neatly on the sidelines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Experience had taught him—he'd only ruin it if he didn't.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Naruto, he raised both hands. The skin on his palms split open, revealing polished, snow-white bone blades that gleamed in the sunlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whoa! That's almost as cool as Sasuke's Sharingan!\" Naruto exclaimed before he could stop himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Almost?\" Sasuke muttered, lips twitching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro blinked. This loudmouthed idiot… with that personality, he wouldn't survive three days in Otogakure's \"Genius\" training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The match begins!\" Kitazawa announced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Multi Shadow Clone Jutsu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto slammed his hands together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive cloud of smoke erupted, sweeping across the training ground. When it cleared—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hundreds of Narutos filled the entire field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro froze mid-step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with his stoic nature, his pupils shrank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the sidelines, Jugo's mouth fell open. So much chakra… Even with his Sage Transformation, he couldn't reach this level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tayuya just gawked. \"What the—how can he make this many clones?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew the theory behind the technique: Multi Shadow Clone Jutsu was an elite ninjutsu that devoured chakra like a monster. Even Jōnin struggled to maintain more than twenty clones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this seven-year-old idiot had summoned hundreds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eh, you'll get used to it,\" Ino said, patting Tayuya's shoulder sympathetically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry,\" Shikamaru interrupted, yawning. \"This is just the warm-up. The really crazy part hasn't even started yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tayuya turned to stare at him. What could possibly be crazier than this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clones charged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leaf Whirlwind!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two Narutos attacked from the front, legs sweeping low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dynamic Entry!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another clone dove in from above, foot spinning in a sharp aerial kick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leaf Strong Whirlwind!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two more appeared at Kimimaro's sides, twisting their bodies for simultaneous back-roundhouse kicks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tayuya's heart jumped. Kimimaro was surrounded—five Narutos nearby, a sea of them swarming from every direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro didn't even flinch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shikotsumyaku: Dance of the Willow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bone spikes slid from his forearms, elbows, knees, even his palms—a chilling display of the Kaguya Clan's deadly kekkei genkai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped forward, moving like a dancer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blades in his hands flickered— crack! crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two Shadow Clones burst into smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro ducked, twisted, and drove his elbow backward—two sharpened bones extending and striking the next clones in the legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They vanished in puffs of smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pivoted sharply, delivering an upward knee strike—another bone blade shot through two more clones before they disappeared in a swirl of chakra.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leaf Hurricane!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A clone spun in with an elbow strike. Another followed from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leaf Great Whirlwind!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro crossed his arms, blocking both hits with his bone-plated forearms. The impact rang like steel on steel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first clone dissipated. The second kicked again—Kimimaro raised his leg, bone extending, and blocked it clean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just like that, the field exploded into a full-on brawl—dozens of Narutos versus one Kimimaro, bone blades slashing through the storm of green.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No way,\" Kiba muttered, eyes wide. \"He's holding his own against all that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had underestimated Kimimaro—badly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ino stared, awed. \"So that's Shikotsumyaku… no wonder it's legendary. It's like fighting a living weapon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not many of us can last this long surrounded by Naruto's clones,\" Tenten said, arms folded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neji's pale eyes narrowed thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Troublesome opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gentle Fist's power relied on striking chakra points directly—but against Kimimaro's reinforced skeleton, that was useless. And the bones could extend unpredictably, making his whole body a hazard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vacuum Palm might push him back, but not enough to win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The key would be vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Use the Byakugan to predict the movement of the bones, then break through his defenses with Eight Trigrams: Sixty-Four Palms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Sasuke's Sharingan flickered to life, both tomoe spinning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro's movements were fast—but readable. Barely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shikotsumyaku really does live up to its name,\" Sasuke muttered under his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who's stronger?\" Sakura started to ask, then quickly caught herself. \"Never mind, I'll save that for later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How's that?\" Tayuya said proudly, hearing everyone's impressed murmurs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro might not have overwhelmed Naruto, but he was holding his ground against an army—and that was enough for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Naruto's voice rang out across the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Violent: Leaf Hurricane—Strong Whirlwind!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chakra burst from his legs like a shockwave. His kick connected with Kimimaro's ribs—the impact echoed like thunder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro was launched backward, skidding several meters before planting his feet and stabbing bone spikes into the ground to halt his momentum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tayuya froze, the smile fading from her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That wasn't supposed to happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the original timeline, Kimimaro shredded Naruto's clones effortlessly with Dance of the Willow. But this wasn't that Naruto.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Naruto had spent months under Gai's brutal taijutsu training. His movements were sharper, cleaner—and his chakra control had evolved beyond raw instinct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro was still powerful, but he wasn't yet in his prime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto stood tall among his fading clones, a wild grin on his face. \"Heh, not bad, bone guy! You can actually take a hit!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro straightened slowly, the bones retracting into his skin with a faint, chilling crackle. His expression didn't change, but a faint gleam flickered in his pale eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're better than I expected,\" he said quietly. \"This might actually be… entertaining.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Taijutsu is amazing! It's making my youth burn!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto flashed a gleaming grin and gave a bold thumbs-up, sunlight glinting off his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro rose to his feet, expression hardening. His body ached faintly beneath the calm mask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had lasted this long thanks to his Shikotsumyaku—the bones that turned his body into a living weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in pure Taijutsu, he was undeniably outmatched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This boy's physical ability… was frightening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro exhaled slowly, raising his left arm. The skin split open with a sound like tearing silk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From within, a long, ivory blade of bone slid out, gleaming coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shikotsumyaku: Dance of the Camellia.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A heartbeat later, he was right in front of Naruto. The bone blade flashed so quickly that afterimages filled the air like petals in a storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto's nearby clones tried to rush in for support, but Kimimaro's strikes were relentless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every arc of his blade swept through multiple clones at once— poof, poof, poof!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within seconds, the air was full of smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Samehada!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto bit his thumb, slammed a summoning scroll onto the ground, and shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A surge of chakra rippled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa's clever modification came into play—rather than carrying the massive sword everywhere, Naruto used summoning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Samehada wasn't a mere blade. It was a living being—a chakra-eating weapon worthy of a contract.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro's bone blade sliced straight through the air—but then stopped, jammed mid-swing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something rough and alien had caught it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive, sharkskin sword blocked his path, its surface bristling with scales and barbs that bit into his blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro's eyes narrowed. Before he could react, Samehada's jagged \"mouth\" opened wide and snapped toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He twisted away instantly. The sword's bite caught only air, followed by a wet, rasping sound—almost as if it were disappointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leaf-Style Swordsmanship!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto charged in, gripping the hilt with both hands and swinging Samehada in a powerful arc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro blocked with his bone blade, but the impact sent tremors up his arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The raw force behind the strike made the ground crack beneath his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then Samehada lunged again—biting down on his hand this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch.\" Kimimaro jerked back, his expression tightening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samehada slammed into the ground, blasting out a crater with a dull boom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto didn't let up. He lifted the sword overhead and brought it down like an axe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro leapt away, flipping midair, and slashed diagonally downward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Samehada: Flying Chain Slash!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto twisted the hilt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samehada shot forward, spinning wildly as a hidden chakra chain extended from the handle. The sword curved mid-flight like a living beast, looping behind Kimimaro in a deadly U-turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro's instincts screamed. He twisted his wrist, blocking with his bone blade, while two thick bones erupted from his back to reinforce his defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samehada crashed into his bones, sending him hurtling backward. He skidded across the ground, landing hard—but uninjured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his head, eyes narrowing at the grinning blonde across the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once again, he was being pushed back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Impossible… He doesn't even have a Bloodline Limit. So how—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that… still Leaf-Style Swordsmanship?\" Sakura murmured, hand pressed to her forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had seen Sasuke's Leaf-Style Swordplay—graceful, elegant, like flowing wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto's, in comparison, was brute strength and chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looks rough,\" Shikamaru said, watching calmly, \"but it fits Samehada's temperament. Honestly, I wouldn't want to fight him either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke's eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto's movements were crude, yes—but effective. That swordsmanship carried real weight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they fought using blades alone, he wasn't certain he'd win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's… not a regular sword, is it?\" Tayuya asked, shaking off her awe and scowling to hide it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ino smirked. \"Ever heard of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tayuya frowned. \"No. Should I have?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Samehada's one of their swords,\" Ino explained proudly. \"It eats chakra instead of cutting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tayuya blinked. \"Then why does Naruto have it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because Kitazawa-sensei gave it to him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tayuya turned sharply. \"...What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ino nodded, eyes shining. \"Kitazawa-sensei beat one of the swordsmen in single combat. Took Samehada as a prize.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tayuya fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Defeating Orochimaru she could understand—but defeating a Mist swordsman and then handing that weapon to a student?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her concept of \"normal strength\" was starting to crumble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, what's happening to Kimimaro?\" Sasuke asked suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All eyes turned to the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark markings were crawling across Kimimaro's skin, spiraling outward until they covered his body entirely. His chakra flared, heavy and oppressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's the Curse Mark of Earth,\" Jugo explained quietly. \"It boosts strength and chakra… at a price.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke's Sharingan flickered, studying the transformation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a fleeting moment, temptation stirred—the allure of raw, borrowed power. But he quickly dismissed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was ugly. Unrefined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, the Uchiha didn't need such crutches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Kitazawa's teachings—and in his own heart—the Sharingan was the purest path to strength. Not cursed power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This was created by Lord Orochimaru himself!\" Tayuya declared proudly, as if defending her faith.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others exchanged uneasy glances. Everyone in Konoha had heard that name—and not in a good way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's the catch?\" Shikamaru asked, eyes narrowing as he watched the battle unfold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one answered immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the field, Kimimaro's power had exploded—his movements faster, sharper, the air around him crackling with chakra pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tide of battle shifted once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto swung Samehada down, and Kimimaro met him head-on, bone blade striking against scales.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound that followed was like thunder tearing across the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If the Curse Mark is used for too long,\" Jugo said calmly, \"it goes out of control. You'll lose your sanity—maybe even yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air grew still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing that, Sasuke immediately dismissed the thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't about to gamble his mind for power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others also looked uneasy. Whatever curiosity they'd felt toward the mark vanished instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It really does resemble Sage Mode,\" murmured Hiruzen after observing for a while, his tone thoughtful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Sage Mode… from the three sacred summoning lands?\" Kosuke asked, eyes widening slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen nodded. \"Yes. Orochimaru modeled this Curse Mark after the principles of Sage Mode.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had reviewed Tsunade's reports—he knew more about it than anyone else present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maruboshi let out a low whistle. \"As expected of your student… twisted as he is, it's still an impressive creation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The burden on the body is immense,\" Kakashi interjected, revealing his Sharingan to study Kimimaro's chakra flow. \"If it were flawless, Otogakure would've already surpassed the Five Great Villages.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maruboshi nodded. \"That does sound like Orochimaru's style—brilliance wrapped in self-destruction.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa's been researching an improved version,\" Hiruzen added after a pause. \"If he truly succeeds… and we can control it… it might actually benefit Konoha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kosuke tilted his head. \"And what do you think, Hiruzen? Can Naruto win this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen's lips curled into a faint smile. \"Does that even need asking? He hasn't gone all out yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi sighed quietly. That's what worries me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto's fighting style was heavily influenced by Gai—reckless, close-range, and full of heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He'd push with Taijutsu until he couldn't win, and then switch to sheer chakra dominance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And speaking of chakra… Kakashi couldn't help grimacing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The kid had more chakra than him. At seven years old.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unbelievable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's he doing now?\" Tayuya frowned. \"Is he giving up on close combat?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiba's eyes widened. \"No… he's setting up for something big. It's coming!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Multi Shadow Clone Jutsu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto threw aside Samehada and flashed through a series of seals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom! Boom! Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a series of explosions, hundreds of clones burst into existence again, filling the field like a golden sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro steadied his breathing. The longer the Curse Mark stayed active, the more it drained him—even in State One, his body was starting to strain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, if this was going to be another Shadow Clone brawl, he preferred that to facing Samehada's chakra-devouring bite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What… what is this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto's clones divided neatly into two long rows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wind Release: Gale Palm!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first row clapped their hands together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compressed wind burst forth, howling as it tore across the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wind Release: Shuriken!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second row followed up, flinging dozens of spinning projectiles—each one glowing faintly with Wind Release chakra.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro stared, dumbfounded. Even he couldn't maintain composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You've got to be kidding me,\" he muttered, the wind already whipping at his hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing he couldn't hold back, Kimimaro released his power fully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black markings of the Curse Mark of Earth spread across his body, twisting and pulsing until they covered him completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His skin darkened, and massive bone spikes erupted from his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Curse Mark of Earth, State Two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The storm hit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro crossed his arms, bones jutting from his forearms like shields. The wind pressure slammed into him like a wall of iron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sheer force made the ground beneath him shatter and crack. His white hair whipped violently in the gale, his eyes glowing red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shikotsumyaku: Dance of the Camellia!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swung his bone blade in a storm of afterimages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each strike deflected the incoming Wind Shuriken with sharp, metallic clangs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang! Clang! Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound was deafening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But every block forced him back, step by step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The combined assault of gales and chakra-infused shuriken was relentless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro's arms shook. His eyes burned crimson, veins bulging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Lord Orochimaru, he told himself—he would not fall here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Am I seeing things?\" Tayuya whispered, stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro looked like a reed in a hurricane, barely staying upright, bones splintering and regenerating under the wind's pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had never—not once—seen him struggle this badly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So strong…\" Kiba breathed, half in awe, half in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kimimaro's power easily puts him in the Genius Class top five,\" Shikamaru said, analyzing the fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ino shot Tayuya a sympathetic look—remembering all too well how proudly she'd claimed she'd reach the top five herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tayuya sank lower in her depression, her earlier confidence gone without a trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kimimaro's close to his limit,\" Jugo said grimly. \"If he doesn't release the Curse Mark soon, it'll damage him permanently.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And right as he spoke, something dark flickered behind Kimimaro.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samehada.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The living sword slithered across the ground, circling him like a shark scenting blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Kimimaro could react, it lunged—sinking its jagged mouth into his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Samehada!\" Kitazawa's voice rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword growled lowly, greedily draining chakra until Kimimaro's markings began to fade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gasped, the Curse Mark's transformation peeling away like ash in the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a blur of motion, Kitazawa appeared beside them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clapped his hands, summoning an Earth Wall that rose up to block the raging wind and shuriken storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he turned to Samehada, his tone calm but firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Give it back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samehada froze for a second—then obediently pulsed, flooding the drained chakra back into Kimimaro.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tayuya's jaw dropped. \"Wait… it can share chakra too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was trembling—not out of fear, but disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her entire understanding of power, of what made someone strong, felt like it was being rewritten right before her eyes.\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>",2681,"2026-06-09T05:35:56.024Z",1,"novelbin.me","9ddeb306e46f77145e16c34693d92dd902008d5b465c5d127a91c476c2e71676","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-311","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-309",444,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fnaruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-cover.jpg"]