[{"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-325":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},1819376,2309,"Chapter 325: Nearing New Year | Birthday Gifts","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-325",325,"\u003Cp>Kitazawa and Kurenai returned home after wrapping up their duties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were \"guests\" in name only.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After spending so much time with Tsunade, Shizune, and the others, they had long since become part of the household.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cleaning up after Tsunade’s drunken nights had practically become routine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How many birthday gifts did you get today?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kurenai asked casually as she slipped off her shoes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quite a few.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa’s gaze lingered on her curved figure for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you’re curious, you can help me unwrap them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was only asking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kurenai stepped onto the carpet barefoot, smiling. \"They were given toyou, after all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you still separating ’yours’ and ’mine’ at this point?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa stepped forward and pulled her into a warm embrace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about your gift?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How am I supposed to give it to you when you’re holding me like this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kurenai’s voice quivered slightly—his breath against her collarbone sent a shiver through her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa reluctantly released her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes fluttered away, cheeks faintly warm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I’ll take a shower first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without waiting for a reply, Kurenai retreated toward the bathroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa blinked, puzzled—but all he could do was wait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dropped onto the sofa, stretching lazily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Konoha’s New Year break would begin on December 28th—one week away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, it would be time to visit Hōzuki Castle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rubbed his chin thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Itachi and Sasuke would definitely need to go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opening the Box of Paradise required massive chakra, so Naruto was essential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Naruto couldn’t be the only fuel source.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa intended to bring every available ANBU operative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Partly for chakra support,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>partly because he planned to quietly take control of Kusagakure and Hōzuki Castle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what face he wore on the surface, Kitazawa was a reincarnator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would never be satisfied with just Konoha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he didn’t unify the world, he would become the shadow behind it—the unseen hand guiding everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kusagakure was the perfect starting point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, for Karin and her mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second, because the Grasslands of the Land of Grass held strategic value.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Konoha wasn’t yet powerful enough to dominate openly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So a silent takeover was the safest route.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And technically... the first village under his influence was already Otogakure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint sound drew his attention—Kurenai stepping out from the hallway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa’s eyes widened instinctively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kurenai walked toward him, wearing a white suspender stocking outfit that clung to her legs like a whispered temptation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hooked a finger under the band of her thigh-stocking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elastic struck her skin, sending a ripple across her pale thigh before settling into a soft indentation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was low, shy, and warm. \"Does it look good?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa could only nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She approached, stopped before him, and slowly knelt down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stockings stretched taut against her legs, the suspenders pressing into soft skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kurenai leaned forward, resting her chin gently on his lap, gazing up at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa brushed a hand through her hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One didn’t need to, and the other couldn’t find his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This... was Kurenai’s birthday gift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa woke feeling refreshed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he’d gone to bed late in the night, his enhanced body never truly fatigued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the Yin Seal regulating his chakra, he could operate at peak condition so long as he didn’t completely run dry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kurenai slept curled in his arms, breathing softly, completely unguarded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He carefully slid out of bed, not wanting to disturb her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After last night, she deserved the rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After breakfast, Kitazawa headed to the Hokage Building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had expected Tsunade—but only Shizune was present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After greeting her, he walked to the nearby Hokage Secretariat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike Tsunade, Itachi was never late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Kitazawa.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Itachi stood immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Itachi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa nodded. \"What do you think is the best course of action regarding the Box of Paradise?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Itachi grew thoughtful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Box of Paradise is said to be a relic of the Sage of Six Paths—a tool capable of ’uniting the world.’ Whether that is myth or truth, it is too dangerous to remain in the hands of Kusagakure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exactly what Kitazawa expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Itachi, the priorities were always clear:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Konoha first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Box was both a threat and a temptation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Left unchecked, Kusagakure’s ambitions—to revive their village by defeating the Five Great Nations—pointed directly at Konoha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kusagakure knew nothing about Mui’s personal reason for opening the Box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And their hostility toward Kitazawa and Tsunade had only grown after the incident where both had stormed into Kusagakure to rescue Karin and her mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was only natural they would consider Konoha an enemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m planning to head to Hōzuki Castle right after the New Year,\" Kitazawa said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want you and Sasuke to come with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sasuke?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Itachi blinked, genuinely surprised. \"Why bring him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke’s strength was impressive for his age, but he was still a student—not an official shinobi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Box of Paradise can ’grant any wish.’\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa paused, then asked, \"Do you believe that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Itachi shook his head without hesitation. \"If it were that simple, the Sage of Six Paths wouldn’t have died.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s notliterallyall-powerful, but... it does have abilities close enough to be dangerous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It can actually grant wishes?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For once, Itachi looked caught off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s a price.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa leaned back slightly. \"When the wish is granted, the box releases an Yin-Release monster—Satori.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you want Sasuke to make a wish?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Itachi finally understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want him to use this opportunity to awaken his Three-Tomoe Sharingan,\" Kitazawa said. \"We just have to deal with Satori afterward.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Will Sasuke be in danger?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Itachi’s tone sharpened—the protective older brother surfacing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t know,\" Kitazawa admitted, \"but we can handle it. With our strength, a single Box of Paradise isn’t a threat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Itachi exhaled slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coming from Kitazawa, it wasn’t arrogance—just fact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Itachi himself, with his Mangekyō and mastery of Yin Release, was naturally suited to subdue the monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Sasuke truly awakened a three-tomoe Sharingan at eight years old...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Uchiha Clan would explode with pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Itachi could almost see it—Sasuke’s future brilliance, the clan’s hope for a Hokage finally within reach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And I’ll notify you once everything is ready.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa finished the discussion and headed back to the Hokage’s office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Tsunade herself was present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lady Tsunade,\" Kitazawa said with a smirk as he entered, \"you’re half an hour late.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m the Hokage. So what if I’m late?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade shot him a glare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So being Hokage means you can be unreasonable?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade folded her arms proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A Hokage needs a thick skin... or cunning. Otherwise Konoha gets taken advantage of.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As expected of Lady Tsunade.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa gave her a thumbs-up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s why I believe you’ll make a good Hokage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smirked. \"You’re shameless enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Are you complimenting me or insulting me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa sighed and shifted to business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He summarized the issue in two simple points:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prisoners under Kusa’s custody are being forced to open the Box of Paradise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Kusagakure opened it, their likely target would beKonoha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They dare?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade slammed the desk, eyes blazing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of Karin and her mother, she already loathed Kusagakure; now they were planning to provoke Konoha?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa’s gaze drifted to the necklace on her chest as she moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you staring at?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade stomped lightly on his foot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After New Year, I’ll lead a team to Hōzuki Castle and retrieve the Box of Paradise,\" Kitazawa said calmly. \"What do you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go,\" Tsunade snapped. \"And teach Kusagakure a lesson while you’re at it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa smiled. \"Don’t get so angry though. Anger ages you faster.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade sat down with a huff. \"Anything else?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa glanced at the crescent moon through the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Aren’t you going to give me a birthday present?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I forgot yesterday because I drank too much. Here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade tossed him a small wrapped object.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"An omamori?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa raised a brow. \"You believe in these things?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s from Grandma Mito,\" Tsunade explained. \"There’s a sealing technique inside. I don’t leave the village much now—so it’ll be more useful for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is too precious. I can’t take it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t just the sealing technique—this was a keepsake from Uzumaki Mito.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa already had Hashirama’s necklace... taking this too felt excessive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since I gave it to you, keep it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade grabbed his wrist and pressed the charm into his palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa relented. \"Then I’ll hold onto it—for your sake.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A knock sounded at the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stand over there,\" Tsunade whispered sharply as she withdrew her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa had been leaning over the Hokage’s desk, far too close to her for an outsider to misunderstand. He lifted a brow, stepped back around the desk, and returned to a proper distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shizune pushed the door open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused for half a heartbeat when she saw Kitazawa, but quickly returned to normal—clearly, she was already used to finding him here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lady Tsunade,\" Shizune reported, stepping forward, \"the Cursed Seal Unit’s office has been completed. Anko and Genma can move in at any time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Notify them,\" Tsunade said with a nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shizune bowed lightly and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa waited until the door closed before speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Cursed Seal Unit is officially established. Do you want me to have the Anbu spread the word through the village?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You may inform people—but only a select few.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade rested her chin on one hand. \"Just like Anbu, the Cursed Seal Unit should exist in secrecy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ninja battles are information battles,\" Kitazawa agreed. \"The fewer people who know about the unit, the more decisive they’ll be on the battlefield.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade smirked. \"There you go again. Shamelessly perceptive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll take that as praise,\" Kitazawa sighed. \"Also... I suggest appointing Orochimaru as an honorary member of the Cursed Seal Unit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade instantly understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s true. They need a top-tier shinobi to anchor the organization. Go notify him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither Anko nor Genma were weak—but they weren’t Jonin either. A high-ranking figure was essential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa nodded—then stepped closer again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you doing now?\" Tsunade instinctively asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You promised me a reward once the Cursed Seal Unit was established,\" Kitazawa replied, smiling just a little too confidently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade’s heart gave a small tremor. \"...And what reward did you have in mind?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This trip to Hōzuki Castle could be dangerous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa leaned forward with calm seriousness. \"I think I need a lucky kiss.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I knew it,she thought bitterly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief internal struggle, Tsunade stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did she realize—Kitazawa was noticeably taller. Even on tiptoe, she wouldn’t reach his forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Unless she chose a different place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze flicked to his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint blush bloomed on her cheeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, before she could think better of it, she leaned in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa’s hands instinctively found her waist, steadying her as her soft figure pressed against him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their lips met—warm, soft, startling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they finally parted, Tsunade stepped back quickly, sitting down harder than intended. Her reddened lips shimmered faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go notify Anbu,\" she muttered, refusing to look at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa composed himself and headed for the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I’ll take my leave. See you next time, Lady Tsunade.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade stared at it blankly, emotions tangled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shouldn’t have... but I couldn’t help it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe everything had started with that dream—the one where he cured her hemophobia...?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snow dusted Konoha light and silent as Kitazawa walked toward the Ninja Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite the cold, classes hadn’t slackened. Naruto, Shikamaru, and the others were still training earnestly in the snow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All of you, come here,\" Kitazawa called out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa-sensei! Is there new training?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto bounded over immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\" Kitazawa shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata hurried over next, clutching her bow, small hands reddened from cold training. Shikamaru, Ino, Neji, and the others followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The New Year is approaching, and it’s freezing. For the next few days, you don’t need to train. Go home and rest well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa gently patted Hinata’s snow-dusted head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m not tired!\" Naruto protested instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rest isn’t about being tired,\" Kitazawa explained. \"Trainingpaired withrest gives the best results.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, Naruto,\" Shikamaru added lazily, \"since you’re free, come visit the Ino–Shika–Chō household.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And play shogi with Shikamaru!\" Ino chimed in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto’s eyes lit up. \"A shogi match full of youth—LET’S GO!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I shall join as well!\" Lee declared, burning with determination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shikamaru sighed in existential pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What did I do to deserve this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ino and Choji broke into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, dismissed,\" Kitazawa said, clapping his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go, Naruto! I’ll take you to my house,\" Shikamaru grumbled, already regretting inviting him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa-sensei, we’re heading off too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ino waved, leaving with Shikamaru and Choji.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"See you next time,\" Haku said politely, departing with Jugo, Kimimaro, and Tayuya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, only Hinata remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neji, Tenten, and Lee had gone ahead, intentionally leaving her space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How’s your archery practice?\" Kitazawa asked gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... I can shoot as quickly as throwing kunai and shuriken now,\" Hinata answered after thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Impressive. Byakugan is powerful—but it’s your dedication that makes it shine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After the New Year, I’ll give you a bow. Consider it an early birthday gift.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata’s eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Th-thank you, Kitazawa-sensei!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll walk you home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He brushed the snow from her hair and raised a hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chakra flowed outward, forming an invisible, warm canopy above them—shielding both teacher and student from the falling snow as they walked together through the quiet snowy village.\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>",2239,"2026-06-09T05:35:56.024Z",1,"novelbin.me","7e1f7d377b54d65799626510f76a5618a2ba8f6f500ec9a2c7dd308e2f936af2","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-326","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-324",444,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fnaruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-cover.jpg"]