[{"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-361":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},1819426,2309,"Chapter 361 361: 361 - Vs Second Mizukage!!","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-361",361,"\u003Cp>AN : There is a limited time discount running for TWO DAYS on my for Patreon page. Check it out and enjoy the story further!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CODE - FA23B!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-------------------------------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That power…!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto stared, stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he'd gotten any closer—He didn't finish the thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Naruto!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke shouted sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the words left his mouth, he drew the Sword of the Thunder God and lunged forward, slashing at Gengetsu without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the explosion, the clone was still present—but Sasuke knew the main body would be severely weakened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rasengan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto surged forward immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata did not follow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, she calmly drew her bow and locked onto Gengetsu's clone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment it attempted to move in support of the main body, Hinata released.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Explosive Arrow!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Yin Release arrow streaked forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gengetsu's clone instinctively swung its great sword—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arrow detonated, releasing an invisible mental shockwave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clone froze mid-motion, its consciousness thrown into chaos, temporarily unable to assist the main body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Gengetsu himself was caught in a pincer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke in front. Naruto behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Gengetsu was still the Second Mizukage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, he countered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Water Release: Great Water Arm!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clenched his fist and slammed it into the Sword of the Thunder God.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke barely had time to channel lightning before a terrifying force surged through the blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was thrown backward, his arm numb and aching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Great Water Armconcentrated all moisture in the body into a single strike—raw, overwhelming power unique to the Hōzuki Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto accelerated, driving the Rasengan toward Gengetsu's back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gengetsu flashed left, narrowly evading—And the Rasengan shot straight toward Sasuke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sasuke, move!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto's face drained of color.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke's pupils shrank. Without hesitation, he released the sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Body Flicker!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He vanished just in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto hadn't even finished exhaling when Gengetsu pointed a finger at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Water Release: Water Gun!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A liquid bullet screamed forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Naruto!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke moved instinctively—but he was too far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Yin Release arrow intercepted the attack midair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Konoha Gale!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto leapt, spinning toward Gengetsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke followed instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two kicks struck from opposite sides—perfectly synchronized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind them, Gengetsu's clone shook off the lingering effects of the Explosive Arrow and began to move—Only for another arrow to fly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata's expression hardened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through her Byakugan, she saw it clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clone was at its limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One more hit would trigger detonation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She made her decision instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it exploded now, the backlash would leave the main body critically weakened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gengetsu crossed his arms, blocking both kicks—But Naruto and Sasuke twisted midair, chaining a second strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact forced Gengetsu back two full steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before a third kick could land—Gengetsu retreated using body flicker and clapped his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Water Release: Water Hail!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A storm of water bullets erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto and Sasuke aborted their attacks and split apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Naruto! Sasuke!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata's fingers tightened on the bowstring. \"The clone is about to explode!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke reacted instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lowered his stance, lightning roaring in his palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chidori!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shrill cry of a thousand birds tore through the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto split into hundreds of clones, ordering them to surround both Sasuke and Gengetsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gengetsu began forming seals—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Water Release: Water Sphere—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His movement faltered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wave of weakness surged through him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The technique collapsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His clone had detonated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke seized the opening and drove Chidori straight into Gengetsu's chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strike pierced cleanly through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What…?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gengetsu counterpunched instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sharingan: Genjutsu!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though confused, Sasuke followed the plan without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three tomoe spun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Naruto!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He retreated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gengetsu shook off the illusion almost immediately. But it was enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wind Release: Shuriken!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto hurled his weapon. So did every clone. A black storm descended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gengetsu hastily formed seals, releasing bubbles to intercept—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Explosive Arrow!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata fired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bubbles detonated violently, colliding with the shuriken—Then the Yin Release arrow exploded as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gengetsu's emotions spiraled out of control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a brief moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wind Release: Shuriken!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto attacked again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, there were no bubbles left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless shuriken tore into Gengetsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We did it!\" Naruto shouted, exhilarated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't relax!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke rushed forward, stabbing with the Sword of the Thunder God.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive blade blocked him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke instantly flooded the sword with lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Electricity erupted, engulfing the clone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sasuke—retreat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata sensed the surge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too late—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clone detonated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke escaped just in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's… weird,\" Naruto muttered, staring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke nodded grimly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gengetsu had taken Chidori and razor-sharp vacuum blades head-on—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet he wasn't dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Worse—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body was slowly regenerating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it wasn't flesh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not human at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Kitazawa descended and landed before them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sensei, watch out!\" Naruto shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata raised her bow instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He can't fight anymore,\" Kitazawa said calmly. \"Your mission ends here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke and Hinata exchanged uneasy glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was this thing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a type of forbidden jutsu,\" Kitazawa explained, stepping forward as he formed hand seals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gengetsu Hōzuki—ravaged by lightning and wind—stood motionless, unable to recover anytime soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle was over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Edo Tensei grants an immortal body, its regeneration is painfully slow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, Sasuke and the others had truly defeated Hōzuki Gengetsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under normal circumstances, an Edo Tensei resurrectee should be dealt with using a Sealing Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the revived individual retains consciousness, it is also possible to disrupt the technique through persuasion—commonly referred to as talking them down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These are the two orthodox ways to counter Edo Tensei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are, of course, more extreme measures—such as Kotoamatsukami or Yin–Yang Release.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the caster, however, Kitazawa didn't need any of that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply released the jutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Edo Tensei was dispelled, Gengetsu's body collapsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His form rapidly reverted, transforming back into the young spy taken from the Konoha Severe Detention Center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was already dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait for me outside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa waved his hand dismissively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke, Naruto, and Hinata exchanged glances, then quietly withdrew from the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa lifted his hand again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fire Release chakra surged forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flames consumed the corpse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after it had burned completely did he turn and leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa-sensei!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata noticed him first and stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What exactly was that Hidden Mist jonin?\" Naruto asked impatiently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's like this,\" Kitazawa said, improvising smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The explanation was neither entirely false nor fully true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He told them that someone had used a forbidden secret technique to resurrect the Hidden Mist ninja, intending to launch a surprise attack on Konoha—and that he had discovered it in advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shadow Clone, he explained, had been left behind to locate the enemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A technique like that really exists?\" Naruto asked, eyes wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It sounds… twisted,\" Sasuke said quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Disturbing the souls of the dead violates the most fundamental principles of a shinobi,\" Kitazawa said gravely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Was the person who used it caught?\" Hinata asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" Kitazawa nodded. \"Anbu has already taken him into custody.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good!\" Naruto gave a firm thumbs-up. \"People like that should be punished!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa's eye twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sensei,\" Sasuke asked suddenly, \"what score did we get for this mission?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Full marks,\" Kitazawa replied without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You performed flawlessly—both individually and as a team.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's awesome!\" Naruto grinned from ear to ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke exhaled quietly, tension leaving his shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If his written score held up, first place was still within reach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata didn't think about rankings at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as she hadn't disappointed him, that was enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next,\" Kitazawa said, clapping his hands, \"we're going to the Land of Whirlpools.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They soon arrived at the ruins of the Uzumaki Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So… empty,\" Naruto murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Weeds choked the stone paths. Vines crawled over collapsed walls. Not a trace of its former vitality remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No one has lived here for years,\" Sasuke said quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's an intact structure over there,\" Hinata said in surprise, Byakugan active.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where?!\" Naruto spun around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hinata, lead the way,\" Kitazawa said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He already knew what it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After pushing through a stretch of forest, they arrived before a shrine-like building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three rows of masks hung at the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This place gives me the creeps,\" Naruto muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the Hall of Stored Masks,\" Kitazawa explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Uzumaki Clan's shrine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke immediately thought of the Naka Shrine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he knew the truth, he'd realize the Naka Shrine—housing the Sage of Six Paths' stone tablet—was far more dangerous than it looked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since we're here,\" Kitazawa added, \"go inside and take a look.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto rushed in instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Hinata remained outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa smiled faintly at her, then turned his attention to the masks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were Shinigami Masks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shinigami, as far as the records showed, was a local deity—unrelated to the Ōtsutsuki—and definitely not part of the Pure Land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its existence was tied to the Uzumaki Clan's most infamous forbidden technique:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dead Demon Consuming Seal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A jutsu that demanded the caster's life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In exchange, it devoured the target's soul, sealing it eternally within the Shinigami's stomach—forever barred from the afterlife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen had used it during the Konoha Crush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minato had used it to split the Nine-Tails.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa considered this for a moment—then carefully stored the masks away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving them here was far too risky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially since he intended to release the Yin Nine-Tails someday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half a Nine-Tails was powerful—but it would never compare to the complete beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Better safe than sorry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto and Sasuke eventually returned, empty-handed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was nothing else here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright,\" Kitazawa said, patting Naruto's shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's head back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto nodded, subdued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His only regret was not finding anything connected to his mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa watched him quietly, wondering whether the time would come to let him meet Minato and Kushina—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not through Edo Tensei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But through the spiritual remnants they had left behind within the seal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That thought, however, was for another day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For now, they turned toward home.\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>",1648,"2026-06-09T05:35:56.024Z",1,"novelbin.me","5901ef42396b1d2ec68890971a57fde9299c4677cf0118a70b415f8bb831506b","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-265","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-264",444,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fnaruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-cover.jpg"]