[{"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-383":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},1819469,2309,"Chapter 383 - New Plans!!","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-383",383,"\u003Cp>\"I’ve just realized something,\" Tsunade said, her tone tinged with surprise. \"You’ve already signed alliances with quite a few countries.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from the Land of Snow, there were the Land of Grass and the Land of Demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If one counted carefully, Takumi Village and Otogakure were effectively included as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And is that a problem?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa stepped closer, smiling faintly as he asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade shook her head. \"Thanks to you, Konoha is receiving more missions than ever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her thoughts drifted to Danzō.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His schemes across the Ninja World had produced the exact opposite effect of Kitazawa’s efforts, earning him the ominous title’Darkness of Konoha.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The name sounded impressive, but in truth it symbolized failure—destruction without results.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s also this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa produced a scroll and handed it to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade opened it and began reading. Before long, a look of genuine astonishment appeared on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I never imagined technology like this would come from such a remote place as the Land of Snow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked up at him. \"Are you planning to implement it in Konoha?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Konoha’s large, but not large enough to require railways or airships,\" Kitazawa replied, shaking his head. \"I plan to use these technologies for Ocean Heart Jewelry instead. It’ll drastically cut transportation time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The store’s main market lay in the Land of Fire, while its mining operations were deep in the seas of the Land of Water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The distance alone wasted enormous time and resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With railways and airships, logistics become far more efficient.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s a smart move.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade rolled the scroll closed. \"These technologies are better suited for the Land of Fire as a whole than for Konoha itself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa smiled. \"Konoha doesn’t need them—but the Land of Fire does.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade nodded. \"If the opportunity arises, I’ll bring it up with the Daimyō.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Make sure he understands one thing,\" Kitazawa added calmly. \"I didn’t bring this back for free.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade’s lips curved upward. \"Don’t worry. The Daimyō will be increasing the budget.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa didn’t press the matter further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Land of Fire funded the railways, all the better—those projects consumed staggering resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More importantly, his vision extended beyond Konoha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Land of Fire... perhaps even the entire Ninja World.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Provided he attained absolute, unquestioned strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t an idealist like Hashirama—unifying the world only to give it away, dispersing the Tailed Beasts, and hoping goodwill would last.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>History had already proven that path flawed. War returned the moment Hashirama died.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others had tried their own answers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya believed in the Child of Prophecy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obito sought salvation through Infinite Tsukuyomi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nagato believed true peace would come only when the world understood pain—ending war through overwhelming fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From a purely pragmatic standpoint, Kitazawa found Nagato’s philosophy the most realistic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet it shared the same fatal weakness as Hashirama’s idealism.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peace ended when its creator died.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the world truly needed was an immortal, invincible presence—one that could never fade...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa smiled and handed Tsunade another scroll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This one detailed Dotō Kazahana’s Chakra Armor technology.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From a technological standpoint,\" Tsunade remarked after reading, \"Snow Country is ahead of us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not quite,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa corrected. \"Orochimaru’s research surpasses theirs by far.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah... that’s true.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade laughed softly. \"I almost forgot about him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since returning to Konoha, Orochimaru had practically sealed himself inside his laboratory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She saw him so rarely that he’d slipped her mind entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In terms of performance,\" Kitazawa continued, \"the Chakra Armor is decent, but it can’t match the enhancement provided by the Cursed Seal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And it’s expensive,\" Tsunade added, frowning slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Which is why I suggest establishing a Scientific Ninja Tools Department,\" Kitazawa said thoughtfully. \"Have Lord Orochimaru lead it, and bring in craftsmen from Takumi Village.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scientific ninja tools, after all, weren’t inherently flawed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were simply specialized ninja tools—no different in principle from the Thunder God Sword, Chakra Armor, or the four bows he had forged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For ordinary ninja, such tools could bridge enormous gaps in power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that sense, the Four Celestials of Takumi Village were pioneers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You want them to analyze the armor and reduce production costs?\" Tsunade asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not just the armor,\" Kitazawa nodded. \"All forms of scientific ninja tools.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade agreed without hesitation. \"Handle it when you have time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa inclined his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wouldn’t be troublesome—Takumi Village was already under Konoha’s control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One order would suffice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rest would simply take time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the results were worthwhile, the investment would pay for itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve been busy all week,\" Tsunade said at last, waving him off. \"Go get some rest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsunade-sensei.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa cleared his throat. \"According to village regulations, when a mission exceeds expectations, shouldn’t there be an additional reward?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And what kind of reward are you asking for?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade narrowed her eyes, already suspicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After traveling nonstop for days,\" Kitazawa said solemnly, \"I require a lap to rest my weary head.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade burst out laughing, equal parts amused and exasperated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Kitazawa could make such an outrageous request sound completely justified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His shamelessness was on par with her own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shot him a glare, stood up, and snapped, \"Sit!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring the tone entirely, Kitazawa obediently plopped himself down—in the Hokage’s chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade stepped forward and pressed his head firmly into her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could react, his vision was swallowed by softness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instinctively, he inhaled. A faint, warm fragrance filled his senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade’s body stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That unfamiliar warmth against her chest made her heart skip a beat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suppressing the strange sensation, she looked down at him, a rare softness flickering across her expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it vanished just as quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She frowned and shoved him away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa coughed lightly as he straightened up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’d reacted too fast—he hadn’t even had the chance to reduce the burden of her clothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll head out then. See you tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa stood, perfectly composed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade kicked him on his way past before collapsing back into the Hokage’s chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three days passed in the blink of an eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>February was drawing to a close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, this period would be dedicated to final exam preparation, but with missions now integrated into the curriculum, the Monthly Exams had stretched far longer than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What once took two days could now drag on for a week, half a month, or even longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa frowned as he considered the schedule.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each term had originally consisted of two monthly exams and one final—three terms a year, nine exams total.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before, nine exams took less than three weeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now? The time cost was excessive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some thought, he decided to reduce the number of monthly exams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the academy, he discussed the matter with Hiruzen and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think it’s reasonable,\" Kosuke agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen, Kurenai, and Kakashi all nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In that case,\" Hiruzen said, \"we’ll remove one monthly exam per term.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The matter was settled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nine in the morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every student of the Genius Class was present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First, an announcement,\" Kitazawa said. \"Due to the length of mission-based assessments, we’ll be reducing exams to two per term.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of stunned silence, excitement rippled through the class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from Naruto—and a few others—no one truly liked exams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Naruto only enjoyed practicals; theory still made his head hurt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next, I’ll announce this month’s practical rankings.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa paused deliberately. \"The top six will serve as temporary captains during the final exam and will have priority in team selection.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The classroom fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some students secretly hoped to place high enough to form their own squads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others already knew their limits and just wanted to see who their captain would be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First place,\" Kitazawa announced, \"Uzumaki Naruto.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto pumped his fist, grinning ear to ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how many times he took first place, the thrill never faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Naruto! Pick me!\" Lee gave a thumbs-up, eyes blazing. \"Let’s form the Youth Squad and charge straight to victory!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were no team restrictions for the first team battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course!\" Naruto returned the gesture. \"This is the power of youth!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke sighed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t known about the new rules beforehand and had lost to Naruto by a razor-thin margin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he wasn’t discouraged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t his first loss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Naruto taking first meant he’d almost certainly choose Lee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since picks were made in rounds—one teammate per round, three rounds total—first and second place weren’t all that different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Second place: Kurama Yakumo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiba’s eyes widened. \"That’s insane. One genjutsu, and three people are locked down instantly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that, Sasuke and Neji frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiba wasn’t exaggerating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not necessarily,\" Shikamaru countered lazily. \"The battlefields are complex. As long as teams don’t cluster, that won’t happen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right,\" Tenten chimed in. \"Ultra-long-range attacks could suppress her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In a team fight,\" Shino adjusted his glasses, \"genjutsu can be dispelled by allies. It’s troublesome one-on-one, but manageable in groups.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Kiba brightened. \"For the first time, I feel like I might actually have a chance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every previous encounter with Yakumo had ended in instant defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke and the others felt a spark of hope as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not that simple,\" Ino shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a genjutsu specialist herself, she understood exactly how terrifying Yakumo’s illusions were.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before you could help an ally break free, you might already be caught yourself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, Tenten’s long-range strategy wasn’t without merit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Yakumo listened quietly, smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She suddenly realized—she’d become the final boss in everyone’s minds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Third place: Uchiha Sasuke. Fourth: Hyuga Hinata.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa continued smoothly. \"Fifth: Hyuga Neji. Sixth: Shino Aburame.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No Kimimaro?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tayuya’s eyes widened immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro clenched his fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After masteringShikotsumyaku: Dance of the Larch, his strength had skyrocketed—he usually placed fifth or sixth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, sheer bad luck had dropped him to seventh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just outside the captain line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Captain or not doesn’t matter,\" Jugo said calmly. \"The one who earns the most captain points is the real leader.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then isn’t picking Kimimaro a massive advantage?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choji asked between mouthfuls of chips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, everyone in the Genius Class understood one thing clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The top seven stood in a tier of their own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>True monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In theory, yes—but none of us know the exact format of the team battles yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shikamaru shook his head. \"We’ll only find out during the final exam.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The six students listed above will serve as provisional captains for the upcoming team battle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa paused briefly before continuing through the rankings, stopping only after announcing eighteenth place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Students ranked seventh through eighteenth,\" he added, \"will be selected by the captains. The top six have one month to finalize their teams.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thoughtful silence fell over the class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa’s gaze briefly swept over Kimimaro.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At present, the Genius Class could technically form seven teams—but Shion and a few others were still slightly below the threshold. Given more time, they would catch up easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By next year, seven squads wouldn’t be a problem. For now, six would suffice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All right,\" Kitazawa concluded, \"dismissed. Go train.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the practical, theoretical, and overall rankings fully announced, the students scattered to their respective instructors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Current Mission: Lead your team to first place in the final exam.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Mission Reward: Featureless activation of the Byakugan.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Accept?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa halted mid-step, brows knitting together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was the system deliberately trying to make things difficult for him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after rereading the mission, a loophole quickly became apparent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system only required him toleada team to first place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Temporary captains led teams—but so did advisory instructors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, he simply needed to choose the strongest squad and act as its guiding teacher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past, he could have shamelessly stepped onto the field and crushed the students himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now? That would be far too unbecoming of his status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the system’s wording was vague enough to exploit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That said—if he truly had to intervene, he wouldn’t hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reward was simply too tempting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Featureless Byakugan activation meant he could finally use the Byakugan openly without drawing suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While he could already activate the Sharingan without visible signs, the Byakugan operated differently—and in certain situations, it was far more practical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After accepting the mission, Kitazawa called Jugo over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recently, Jugo had been training along the Konoha Whirlwind taijutsu line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having already masteredLeaf Strong Whirlwind, Kitazawa now taught him its advanced variant—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Violent: Leaf Hurricane Strong Whirlwind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Jugo was settled, Kitazawa summoned Karin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After extended training, she had successfully learned theEvil Sealing Methodand Konoha-style taijutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Karin,\" Kitazawa said after some thought, \"you’ve reached a bottleneck in sealing jutsu for your age. It’s best to pause there for now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had already grasped six low- to mid-level sealing techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Further progress would require vastly improved Chakra control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Would you prefer to continue with taijutsu,\" he asked, \"or switch to medical ninjutsu?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He deliberately left the choice to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... can learn medical ninjutsu?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karin blinked, stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have the talent for it,\" Kitazawa said, ruffling her hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long moment of consideration, Karin nodded. \"Then I want to learn medical ninjutsu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The advantages were obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only was medical ninjutsu invaluable, but both Kitazawa and Tsunade were medical ninja—people she deeply admired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could still train taijutsu on the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she knew her limits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lacked the raw combat talent of the top students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Becoming a Medical Ninja would make her indispensable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially with team battles introduced, a healer could determine victory or defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you’re serious,\" Kitazawa said, \"we’ll train at Konoha Hospital.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the original timeline, Karin had demonstrated remarkable medical talent—even self-teaching theMystical Palm Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Starting her training at the hospital would accelerate everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yakushi Nono and the senior medics could guide her properly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After explaining the situation, Nono and the others agreed without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, Sakura had interned there, but since focusing on Water Release, her attendance had dwindled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karin could easily take her place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa didn’t linger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karin had only just begun; she needed fundamentals before hands-on medical techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was something Nono could handle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving the hospital, Kitazawa headed straight for the Forest of Death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His goal was clear—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wood Release: Hobi Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>High-level Wood Release demanded vast open space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, it couldn’t be deployed at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simply put,Hobi Techniquesummoned a massive wooden shield shaped like a demonic face—an absolute defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In legend, it was modeled after the barrier of the Thousand-Armed Avalokiteshvara.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As forWood Style: Impalement, he had nearly mastered it already.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that wasn’t enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still needed to complete the Flying Thunder God.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Between teaching the Genius Class and training himself, there were barely enough hours in the day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the Akatsuki’s Eye of the Moon Plan was still far in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>March arrived—another graduation season for the Ninja Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A handful of Genius Class students graduated early, but the true core—the future Konoha Eighteen—were still not ready.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet time was closing in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto and Sasuke would turn ten this year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just two more years, they would officially graduate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa had already told Tsunade that he would step down as the Genius Class instructor then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he became Hokage, he simply wouldn’t have the time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An occasional lecture, perhaps—but no more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was another, quieter reason as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Sasuke and the others graduated, only a few key characters from the original story would remain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that, inevitably, would make triggering system missions far more difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>--------------------------------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>AN: Check out my P@treon For +50 extra Chapters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thank You For your Support!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[email protected]\u002Fnoviceauthor777\u003C\u002Fp>",2553,"2026-06-09T05:35:56.024Z",1,"novelbin.me","cae823a82746824a4bcf61414aa2b366251da07110f9224d96aa0302d302cda9","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-286","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-285",444,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fnaruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-cover.jpg"]