[{"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-313":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},1819364,2309,"Chapter 313: Sasuke vs Kimimaro!!","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-313",313,"\u003Cp>Kimimaro faced Sasuke with a grave expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The earlierGenjutsu: Unknown Firehad been a warning—this match would be far harder than he’d imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But surrender? That wasn’t in his nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten-Finger Drilling Bullets!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro raised both hands. His fingers spread—and white finger bones burst forth like bullets, slicing through the air at impossible speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Sasuke’s Sharingan saw everything in slow motion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He drew the Sword of the Thunder God, lightning humming along its blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang—clink—clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With effortless precision, Sasuke deflected every projectile. The bone shards clattered harmlessly to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro’s eyes narrowed. He charged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dance of the Willow!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>White bones erupted from his palms as he struck, his movements flowing like a storm—two thrusts from his hands, one from his knee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Sasuke didn’t retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sword flashed three times in an instant. Each strike met its mark—deflecting Kimimaro’s attacks cleanly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he twirled the glowing blade, relaxed and poised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before these eyes of mine,\" Sasuke said coolly, \"every movement you make is laid bare.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bones spread across Kimimaro’s body, forming a gleaming exoskeleton. His entire frame was now a living weapon—not unlike Killer B’s Eight-Sword Dance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But unlike B, Kimimaro was still far from his peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Curse Mark of Earth: Level One!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark markings flared across his skin, pulsing with ominous chakra.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tayuya’s eyes widened. \"He activated the Curse Mark already?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Sharingan’s insight is terrifying,\" Ino explained, eyes following Sasuke’s calm movements. \"It slows everything you do—you’ll always feel one step behind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tayuya frowned, remembering their earlier exchange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was true. Against an ordinary opponent, Kimimaro’s triple bone strike would’ve overwhelmed them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Sasuke had predicted every motion before it even began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sakura added quietly, \"And that’s not all. The Sharingan cancopyyour movements—even your ninjutsu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiba groaned. \"I’d hate to fight Sasuke. That’s just unfair!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell me about it,\" Tenten sighed. \"I couldn’t even hit him with a single weapon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tayuya finally understood why the Uchiha Clan was so feared across the shinobi world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back on the field, Kimimaro vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, he was faster—much faster. The Curse Mark had boosted both his speed and strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke’s eyes strained to keep up. The Two-Tomoe Sharingan could still track him... barely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Steel clashed with bone. Sparks burst between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro’s knee bone came in fast—too fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke blurred backward in a flicker, widening the gap between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He landed, hands already forming seals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fire Release: Great Fireball!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive sphere of flame roared from his mouth, surging toward Kimimaro like a tidal wave of heat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro leapt aside, flames licking his arm as he dodged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Sasuke wasn’t done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chidori Senbon!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharpchirpingfilled the air. Lightning gathered in his hand—then exploded outward, scattering into hundreds of glowing needles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They streaked across the field like a storm of blue light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro had just landed when he saw them coming. His pupils shrank—there was no way to dodge them all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dance of the Camellia!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He drew a bone sword from his forearm, its pale surface glinting under the light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With one clean sweep, he cut through the air—slicing the lightning needles apart with blinding speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sparks and bone fragments scattered across the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiba’s jaw dropped. \"Wait—that wasChidori!? How can he turn it into senbon!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neji’s face darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a taijutsu user, he knew it instantly—that kind of long-range, high-speed technique was the worst possible counter to the Gentle Fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clenched his fists slightly. \"Sasuke’s versatility is... frightening.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yakumo’s expression turned thoughtful. Lightning Release was infamous for its speed—and Sasuke wielded it with deadly precision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she ever faced him, she couldn’t hesitate for even a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her only hope would be to trap him instantly in Genjutsu—otherwise, she wouldn’t stand a chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But deep down, she could already feel it—as Sasuke’s Lightning Release grew stronger, even her illusions might one day fail to keep up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And his Sharingan... was still only at Two Tomoe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is Lightning Release: Chidori Senbon,\" Sakura explained, eyes gleaming with admiration. \"Kitazawa-sensei taught him that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’d seen Sasuke practicing it earlier during the break, lightning needles slicing through targets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa-sensei again?\" Tayuya muttered, frowning. \"Is thereanythingthat man doesn’t know?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course not!\" Ino said proudly, hands on her hips. \"Kitazawa-sensei’s an all-rounder ninja—he knowseverything!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah,\" Kiba added eagerly. \"He even invents new jutsu! My Three-Headed Hellhound—his idea.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa-sensei also knows Gentle Fist,\" Hinata said softly, nodding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neji hesitated. He wanted to warn her not to speak of that too loudly—but then stopped himself. With Kitazawa’s current status, even the Hyuga Clan couldn’t afford to challenge him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, Neji couldn’t help but recall that moment during training. When Kitazawa demonstrated the Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms, his precision and fluidity had been... beyond even Hiashi’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that shouldn’t be possible. How could anyone master Gentle Fist without the Byakugan?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t make sense of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their conversation faded as the clash in the arena grew more intense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro, having deflected the Chidori Senbon, surged forward with renewed determination. He had realized one thing—only close combat could break through Sasuke’s defenses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaf Style: Willow!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke drew the Sword of the Thunder God, its blade crackling with blue light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swung his arm—once, twice—and dozens of sword shadows spiraled outward like a storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro froze mid-charge. His vision blurred; his limbs refused to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Genjutsu?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So this was a fusion—Kenjutsu and illusion intertwined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro gritted his teeth. He had underestimated him again. Sasuke had shown so little in his earlier fights...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Curse Mark of Earth: Level Two!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark chakra burst from his body like wildfire. Black markings spread across his skin as his form distorted into something almost monstrous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The violent surge shattered the Genjutsu instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke’s eyes sharpened—the real strike was already in motion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lunged forward, blade flashing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massivebone tailwhipped up behind Kimimaro, catching the Thunder God’s sword with a metallic ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sheer force of the block made Sasuke’s arm go numb. He realized instantly—Kimimaro’s physical power in this form far outclassed his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a burst of speed, Sasuke retreated, widening the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Close combat’s suicide now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He formed hand signs in rapid succession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fire Release: Great Dragon Fire Jutsu!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fiery dragon erupted from his lungs, heat rippling across the arena. The air shimmered; the temperature spiked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flaming beast roared forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro didn’t dodge—he met it head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bones burst from his forearms, forming a gleaming white guard. His tail lashed out violently, smashing the dragon’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flames scattered. Kimimaro charged through them like a demon, his bone armor glowing red-hot from the heat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swung his arms, shredding the fire dragon apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chirp... chirp... chirp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That sound again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning screeched in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chidori.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro’s eyes snapped to Sasuke. Dazzling light gathered in the Uchiha’s right hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dashed forward. Kimimaro responded instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dance of the Camellia!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His bone sword slashed forward in a flurry, each strike aimed to land before Sasuke could unleash the attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this wasn’t the same jutsu as before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning Release: Chidori Nagashi!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Electricity burst across Sasuke’s entire body in a web of crackling arcs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their blades met—Thunder God steel against living bone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword blocked Kimimaro’s deadliest strike. The rest of the blows hit the lightning shroud, sparks exploding in every direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro felt the jolt too late. The electricity raced down his bone blade and into his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning exploded outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro’s scream caught in his throat as his muscles seized, pain and numbness washing over him like a wave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He froze in place, unable to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke exhaled softly, lowering his blade. He could have finished it—but this was a spar, not a killing match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped back, expression unreadable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Winner—Uchiha Sasuke,\" Kitazawa declared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro’s body still trembled from the residual charge. One more strike, and Sasuke could have ended him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa stepped forward, raising his hands. Pale green chakra enveloped Kimimaro’s body, soothing the burns and restoring his circulation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being electrocuted by Sasuke’s lightning techniques was hardly pleasant—but thanks to the Curse Mark’s abundant chakra, the injuries weren’t critical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro took a slow breath, his pride wounded far more than his flesh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke sheathed the Sword of the Thunder God, a faint smile tugging at his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to admit—Kimimaro had pushed him harder than expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But once he’d grasped the rhythm of his opponent’s movements, victory became inevitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected... the Uchiha are the strongest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A surge of pride welled up inside him, the urge to laugh threatening to slip out. But he held it back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro was not his true goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His real target stood a short distance away—grinning under the afternoon sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uzumaki Naruto.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Defeating Naruto—thatwas the only way to prove his strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We won!\" Sakura cheered, clapping her hands together, eyes shining with admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...We lost again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tayuya muttered bitterly under her breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the moment Kimimaro had been trapped in Genjutsu, she’d sensed it—that cold, sinking premonition of defeat. And the battle had proven it right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But could she blame him? Not really.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with the Curse Mark of Earth, Kimimaro couldn’t overcome Sasuke. That cursed seal might boost power, but it wasn’t trulyhisstrength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The real reason was simpler—Uchiha Sasuke was just stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How did Sasuke improvethismuch?\" Ino said, exasperated. \"He’s leaving the rest of us no room to breathe!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Every time I think I’ve finally caught up,\" Kiba groaned, ruffling his hair, \"Naruto and Sasuke stomp on my motivation all over again. It’s not even fair! Shouldn’t progressslow downthe stronger you get?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shikamaru sighed. \"You still haven’t figured it out? Those two stopped being human a long time ago.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tenten laughed softly. \"Yeah. That’s what real genius looks like—the kind that breaks logic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neji’s mouth twitched. Once, he’d thought himself the pinnacle of genius—the Hyuga prodigy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And hewas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But meeting Naruto and Sasuke had shown him there was something beyond even that—a level of genius that defied reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially Uzumaki Naruto.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke’s talent made sense—Sharingan, clan jutsus, and talent. But Naruto...?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His chakra reserves alone made him feel like a walking Bloodline Limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As expected of my lifelong rival!\" Naruto shouted, eyes gleaming with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke’s performance had lit a fire inside him. Those new lightning techniques—Chidori Nagashi and Chidori Senbon—even he found them troublesome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought of facing them thrilled him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Sasuke weren’t so young,\" Kosuke said, stroking his beard, \"he could probably qualify for the Jōnin Exams.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The new generation is truly terrifying,\" he added with a chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen smiled knowingly. \"Naruto and Sasuke are outliers, that’s all. The rest are still perfectly normal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi nodded in agreement. He’d met many geniuses—been one himself—but those two were something else entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s a blessing for Konoha,\" Kosuke continued. \"In ten years, the other villages will be pulling their hair out trying to keep up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi smirked. \"Make that five.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kosuke chuckled. \"You’re probably right. You made Jōnin at twelve—these two might do it even sooner.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gentle green light around Kimimaro flickered and faded as Kitazawa withdrew his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He studied the boy’s downcast expression, searching for the right words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Shikotsumyaku has only begun to awaken,\" Kitazawa said finally. \"With time, you won’t be far behind them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it wasn’t entirely true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under normal circumstances, the Shikotsumyaku could rival even the Sharingan—but Sasuke wasn’t exactlynormal. He had the undeniable glow of a protagonist’s destiny.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Kitazawa-sensei,\" Kimimaro said quietly, bowing his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa smiled, patting his shoulder. \"Besides, they’ve been under my special training for months. You’ve only been here a single month—it’s natural there’s a gap.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro didn’t argue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If one genius could be explained by luck or talent, then aclassroom fullof geniuses meant something else entirely—it meant the teacher was exceptional.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otogakure’s training, in comparison, had been chaos. Orochimaru rarely involved himself directly. Kitazawa, however... he guided every detail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Kimimaro couldn’t help but feel a spark of anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stronger he became, the closer he was to fulfilling his purpose—to be Orochimaru’s perfect vessel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Current Mission: Help Kimimaro achieve first place in a practical exam.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Mission Reward: 20% of Shikotsumyaku.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Accept?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa’s brow twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re making things difficult for me again...\" he muttered under his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro was powerful, yes—but expecting him to surpass Naruto, Sasuke, and Yakumo? That was practically suicide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then realization struck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mission didn’t specifywhichpractical exam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meaning he could create a new one entirely—perhaps a field mission, a team assessment, or a tactical exercise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smiling faintly, Kitazawa accepted the mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Kimimaro and Sasuke left the arena, Kitazawa approached the lottery box again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro had now lost all three matches—meaning his task in this exam was over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, there was one more adjustment to make.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached into the box and drew two slips of paper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The third round, second match—Tayuya versus Uzumaki Naruto.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tayuya froze, eyes wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Me? Against that monster?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiba burst out laughing. \"Looks like your luck’s just as bad as Kimimaro’s!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shikamaru sighed, shaking his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....you really think this is luck?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro’s matchup had been one thing—but Tayuya’s? That couldn’t possibly be coincidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Kitazawa, suspicion flickering behind his lazy eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So that’s it. He’s teaching them humility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And judging by the defeated looks on their faces... the lesson was working perfectly.\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>",2209,"2026-06-09T05:35:56.024Z",1,"novelbin.me","86e3698f06d4ad354ad8301ff21acbb881b0ac10d789f712f1e0b8b733158975","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-314","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-312",444,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fnaruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-cover.jpg"]