[{"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-368":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},1819440,2309,"Chapter 368 : Heavenly Bazoongas!!","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-368",368,"\u003Cp>December 20th, 9:00 a.m—Ninja Academy\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This semester ends here,\" Kitazawa said with a relaxed smile. \"Starting tomorrow, winter break begins. I hope you all enjoy it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The final rankings for this term showed little change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only noteworthy difference was that Sasuke had reclaimed first place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Kitazawa-sensei!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The students of the Genius Class shouted in unison, brimming with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Training hard and growing stronger was satisfying—but a nearly month-long winter break was just as delightful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dismissed!\" Kitazawa clapped his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Genius Class scattered instantly, laughing and rushing toward the school gates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa-sensei...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata approached him, her steps hesitant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm? Hinata, is something wrong?\" Kitazawa asked gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next week is my birthday,\" she said softly, pulling out an invitation. Her expression held a quiet, hopeful plea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... I hope Kitazawa-sensei can attend.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will,\" Kitazawa replied after a brief glance, slipping the invitation away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Kitazawa-sensei!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face immediately lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is there anything you want as a birthday gift?\" Kitazawa asked, rubbing her head lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s enough if you come,\" Hinata said earnestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father said the improved Caged Bird Seal has placed the Hyuga Clan in your debt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t fully understand the meaning—but if her father said so, it had to be true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The name ’Improved Caged Bird Seal’ sounds a bit awkward,\" Kitazawa mused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell your father to rename it theSeal of Protection.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mhm!\" Hinata nodded quickly. \"I’ll tell him right away!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"See you tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After watching her leave, Kitazawa headed toward the Hokage Building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt no particular sense of separation—aside from the New Year break, Hinata and the others would still return to the academy for training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pushing open the Hokage Office door, he stepped inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re here early today,\" Tsunade remarked, glancing at the clock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The final exams are over,\" Kitazawa replied. \"Winter break has started.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wishIhad a month-long vacation,\" Tsunade sighed wistfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That might be difficult,\" Kitazawa said, leaning casually against the Hokage desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You could ask Shizune—if she’s willing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do I even need to ask?\" Tsunade snorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She won’t even let me take half a day off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can’t really blame her,\" Kitazawa said, his gaze briefly drifting to the necklace at her collar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She handles far more work than you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of Konoha’s affairs were processed by the Hokage Secretariat. Even with multiple secretaries, the workload was crushing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Tsunade vanished for another month, the entire office would probably collapse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You didn’t come all this way just to say that, did you?\" Tsunade asked, quickly changing the subject.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing important,\" Kitazawa said lightly, taking her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just wanted to check—how’s yourYang Chakra Modecoming along?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade straightened immediately, puffing out her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you think? I’m your teacher. I mastered it long ago.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the motion, her clothes shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa’s eyes widened before he could stop himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you staring at now?\" Tsunade snapped, catching his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My apologies,\" Kitazawa said solemnly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then why are youstilllooking?\" she demanded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa quickly averted his eyes, lowering his head instead and gently kneading her soft, hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade shot him a glare—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she didn’t pull her hand away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next week is Hinata’s birthday. Did the Hyuga Clan invite you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa’s gaze drifted upward, lingering on Tsunade’s pale, slender arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She licked the corner of her lips casually. \"The Hyuga Clan’s sake is excellent. I can make time for that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes shifted again, settling on her slightly moist, crimson lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You helped them improve the Caged Bird Seal, so of course they’d—mmph.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her words were cut off midway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade froze for a heartbeat as Kitazawa closed the distance, then—after a brief pause—she leaned in and met him halfway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soft, restrained breaths filled the quiet Hokage Office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost unconsciously, Tsunade drew her legs closer, a faint weakness spreading through her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, her hazy gaze cleared as reason caught up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...That’s enough,\" she said, taking a breath. \"It’s only nine in the morning. I still have work.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More importantly, she didn’t want anyone barging in at the wrong moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa looked at her, then bent down and buried himself directly against her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had wanted this for a long time—and now he finally had it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her breathing was still uneven from the kiss, and he could feel the warmth and softness beneath his cheek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, it lasted only a moment before Tsunade pushed him away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you want me to kick you out?\" she asked, clenching her fist threateningly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll come back at noon,\" Kitazawa coughed lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t wait for a response, retreating immediately before she decided to make good on her threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was worth it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More importantly, it was averygood start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hadn’t rejected him outright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And she definitely hadn’t sent him flying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa returned to the ANBU Base.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pushing open the door, he found Konan seated on the sofa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When did you get back?\" he asked casually as he walked toward the desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Replacing nobles and recruiting capable talent in the Land of Rain wasn’t something that could be done overnight. Konan had already returned several times before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, though, she’d only been gone three days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"About an hour ago.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood and moved behind him, gently placing her hands on his shoulders and beginning to massage them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks,\" Kitazawa said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, he felt an unreasonable resentment toward the chair’s backrest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it weren’t there, he could just lean back and endure the pressure—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that thought died quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their relationship probably hadn’t reached that stage yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though, for some reason, he felt that with Konan’s temperament... she might simply accept things in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Any problems?\" he asked, flipping through the documents on the desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No. Everything went smoothly,\" Konan replied coolly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had followed his advice and used theninjaapproach—Genjutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any uncooperative noble in the Land of Rain was simply... persuaded into compliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason it took time was that she was also carefully selecting ambitious, capable individuals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, even she didn’t have enough chakra to maintain Genjutsu on everyone indefinitely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mhm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa continued scanning the reports.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No message from Itachi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed the Ryūmyaku matter would have to wait a little longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At noon, Kitazawa returned to the Hokage Office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Tsunade saw him, she put down her documents, stood, and stretched lazily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I brought lunch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He produced a storage scroll. \"I went to your favorite izakaya and packed it myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Is there sake?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes immediately lit up as she walked toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What, planning to take the afternoon off again?\" Kitazawa asked as he crouched by the table, setting the food out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s almost New Year’s,\" Tsunade said, sitting down heavily. The cushions beneath her shifted instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s not much going on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then guess whether I bought sake or not,\" Kitazawa asked with a grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" she said confidently. \"And if you didn’t, you’re going to buy some immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re the Hokage. How can you be this unreasonable?\" he sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m the Hokage,\" Tsunade replied smugly. \"Why should I bother with reason?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She extended her hand. \"The sake.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa shook his head and handed her a bottle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Excellent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A brilliant smile bloomed across her face. \"I knew I wasn’t wrong about you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where’s Shizune?\" he asked, handing her a cup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still buried in work,\" Tsunade said as she poured. \"If she were here, I wouldn’t drink.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fair enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa picked up his chopsticks. \"Casino this afternoon?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve already taken the day off—where else would I go?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A spark of excitement flickered in her eyes. \"I’m winning backeverythingI lost last time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mhm. Good luck,\" he replied flatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind of reaction is that?\" Tsunade glared. \"You don’t believe in me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m your student,\" Kitazawa said solemnly. \"Of course I believe in you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph. I’ll let it slide—for the sake of this bottle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She drained the cup in one go, exhaled deeply, and smiled. \"Good sake.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s the most expensive one in Konoha,\" Kitazawa reminded her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You really are a good student.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lifted her pale chin slightly, poured another cup, and held it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come. Let me feed you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re drunk after one cup?\" Kitazawa shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I drink, Shizune will definitely get suspicious when I ask for leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh—right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade immediately drank it herself. \"I’ll treat you next time I actually have free time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They finished lunch quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you staring at me?\" Tsunade asked, her cheeks faintly flushed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was still perfectly lucid—but the alcohol had softened her, lending her a languid, almost dangerous charm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing,\" Kitazawa said with a smile. \"I’ll go ask Shizune for leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade leaned back on the sofa, eyes closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Want to take a nap?\" Kitazawa asked when he returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sprang to her feet, energized once more. \"I’m fired up. Ready to sweep the casino clean!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa twitched at the corner of his mouth....Didn’t she know who was about to be slaughtered?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Night fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No miracles occurred that afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After suffering a crushing defeat, Tsunade reluctantly followed Kitazawa back home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A week passed in the blink of an eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>December 27th—Hinata’s birthday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because it was an evening banquet, Kitazawa wasn’t in any particular rush to head to the Hyuga Clan compound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As usual, he first went to the Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like every other day, he corrected flaws in the Genius Class students’ training, then found a quiet spot to practiceWood Style: Impalement jutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By dusk, he arrived at the Hokage Office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This year, the Hyuga Clan didn’t hold a grand celebration for Hinata’s birthday. Instead, it was a small, internal family dinner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only guests were Tsunade and Kitazawa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason was simple: theImproved Caged Bird Seal—now officially renamed theSeal of Protection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As its creator, Kitazawa held the most direct credit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Hokage, Tsunade had supported the reform from behind the scenes. Even without appearing publicly, her contribution was undeniable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s time for dinner, Tsunade-sensei.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa opened the door but remained at the threshold, calling out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade stood and walked toward him. Her work had been finished for a while now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mhm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa nodded and casually closed the door behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you noticed the recent movements in the Land of Rain and the Hidden Rain Village?\" Tsunade asked suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You mean them selling rainwater to the Land of Wind?\" Kitazawa replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t surprised she knew. With activity on that scale, any competent intelligence network in Konoha would notice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mhm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you worried about Hanzō?\" Kitazawa asked immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Hanzō was already dead, only a handful of people knew the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hanzō was ambitious, powerful, and dangerous,\" Tsunade said. \"Yet after the Second Shinobi World War, he went silent. Selling rainwater is the first major move he’s made in years.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa thought it was an amusing coincidence—but Tsunade’s concern was reasonable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From Konoha’s perspective, the Land of Rain’s sudden economic activity was highly suspicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have the ANBU investigate his current situation,\" Tsunade instructed. \"They can disguise themselves as merchants.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Land of Rain had long been closed off. Konoha’s spies had lost contact decades ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone like Hanzō, once powerful enough to name theSannin, wouldn’t remain docile for twenty years without reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After the New Year, I’ll assign ANBU to look into it,\" Kitazawa replied after some thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could use this chance to ease Tsunade into understanding the Akatsuki’s situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two talked as they walked, soon arriving at the Hyuga Clan compound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hokage-sama.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiashi, waiting at the entrance, greeted her promptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa-sensei!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata and Hanabi called out together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neji followed a beat later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hiashi, it seems you won’t need to worry about the Hyuga Clan’s future,\" Tsunade said, smiling. \"Three geniuses at once.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You flatter us, Hokage-sama,\" Hiashi replied modestly. \"Hanabi is still young—we can’t judge her talent yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With an older sister like that, she won’t be lacking,\" Tsunade said lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Hokage-sama!\" Hanabi replied brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata flushed slightly at the praise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When the time comes, I’ll have to trouble you to teach her as well,\" Hiashi said, turning to Kitazawa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was, of course, referring to the Genius Class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he wished Kitazawa could personally mentor Hanabi, he knew how rare true legacy disciples were.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will,\" Kitazawa said, gently patting Hanabi’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Kitazawa-sensei!\" Hanabi beamed. \"I’ll work hard to catch up to my sister!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please, come inside,\" Hiashi said, gesturing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The living room immediately revealed a massive dining table, covered in dishes and wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hanabi eagerly tugged Kitazawa inside, while Hinata watched with a trace of envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’d grown more confident—but still couldn’t be quite that carefree in front of everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it just the seven of us?\" Tsunade asked in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" Hiashi replied. \"A child’s birthday needn’t be extravagant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is already more than enough,\" Tsunade said, eyeing the spread. \"I doubt we’ll finish it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s not necessarily true,\" Kitazawa said, glancing at Hinata.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata lowered her head shyly, fingers fidgeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Growing children should eat well,\" he added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade suddenly remembered Hinata’s infamous appetite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shall we begin?\" Hiashi asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m the guest,\" Tsunade waved. \"I’ll follow your lead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, the dinner began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sake flowed, the atmosphere warm and relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the end of the meal, however, Kitazawa was the one who suffered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade had drunk far too much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unable to walk steadily, she ended up on his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Worse still, she was restless—shifting constantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warmth, weight, and faint scent of alcohol made Kitazawa dizzy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately—thankfully—Shizune arrived and took Tsunade away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was finally saved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Hinata’s birthday over, the New Year arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though there was a holiday, Kitazawa found himself dragged to the casino every single day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Kurenai complained that Tsunade occupied more of his time than she did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Tsunade was the Hokage—there was little she could say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, Kitazawa made sure toproperlymake it up to her at night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the New Year ended, Tsunade and Shizune returned to work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the Genius Class welcomed the start of a brand-new term.\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>",2336,"2026-06-09T05:35:56.024Z",1,"novelbin.me","7472f75d11570d36030b4066b2beaa103ae5c2a727c420c14b80495229602a21","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-369","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-271",444,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fnaruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-cover.jpg"]