[{"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-397":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},1819495,2309,"Chapter 397 - Rewards from Konan and Tsunade!!","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-397",397,"\u003Cp>Three days later, Kitazawa, Konan, and Oyashiro arrived at the border of the Land of Grass. Beyond it stretched the Land of Rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boundary between the two countries was unmistakable—a gray curtain of endless rainfall divided them cleanly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Konan, I’ll escort you only this far,\" Kitazawa said, coming to a halt. \"Go—and return quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I still need to head back to the Land of Lightning to retrieve Hinata and the others.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oyashiro’s heart stirred uneasily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had assumed Kitazawa would accompany them all the way to Amegakure. He never expected the man to stop here, at the very edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as Kitazawa was present, the thought of escape never dared surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now—only Konan remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll return to Konoha as soon as possible,\" Konan replied, nodding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without another word, Kitazawa turned and walked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Konan withdrew her gaze and stepped into the rain-soaked land ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oyashiro followed behind her, his thoughts already racing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Konan paid no attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the moment he set foot in the Land of Rain, any scheme he devised would be meaningless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far away, Kitazawa stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He extended one hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All iron-bearing substances nearby responded to his Magnet Release, drawing together and condensing into dense black iron sand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under his control, the iron sand reshaped itself into a pair of massive wings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a single leap, he shot into the sky, tearing through the air at astonishing speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the journey from the Land of Lightning, he had traveled normally—Oyashiro’s presence made it inconvenient to reveal too much, and Konan couldn’t exactly carry him the whole way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that he was alone, there was no reason to hold back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Kitazawa activated his Byakugan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Hinata and the others were returning after completing their mission, he could spot them along the route and intercept them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A day and a half later, Kitazawa re-entered the Land of Lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flight nearly doubled his travel speed—and this was only his baseline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he activated Senju Chakra Mode or Yang Release Chakra Mode, he could push it even further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze sharpened as he dove straight down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Landing smoothly, he dismissed the iron-sand wings and waited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa-sensei!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata was the first to notice him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the Land of Lightning, she had kept her Byakugan active as the team’s sensor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa dispelled his shadow clone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Memories surged back instantly, filling in everything that had happened over the past few days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata, Ino, and Haku had registered for the arena. With their solid foundations, they advanced rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That afternoon, they received notice of their opponents: Fūshin and Chino.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Haku fought first—and lost to Fūshin’s Typhoon Release.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ino followed, defeating Fūshin with genjutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she faced Chino. Lacking intelligence on the Ketsuryugan, she was defeated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Hinata stepped forward and overcame Chino using her Bow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arena scheduled the matches across two days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, Kitazawa’s shadow clone approached Chino, offering a way out—escape from the arena, and from Oyashiro.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chino agreed without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Running away had always been her dream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the original course of events, Chino and Fūshin eventually joined the Hidden Mist Village, the same village that once shattered the Lightning Heart Corps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Joining Konoha now was not only plausible—it was natural.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa’s gaze settled on Chino.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked young—perhaps even younger than Hinata and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside her stood Fūshin and the remaining fighters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were arena gladiators in all but name—entertainment slaves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most were children. Fūshin, the oldest, barely looked like a teenager.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa considered his options.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chino could enter the Genius Class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fūshin, possessing the rare Typhoon Release, was more than qualified for Anbu training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The younger children could be entrusted to Yakushi Nono at the Konoha Orphanage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those with potential could attend the Ninja Academy; whether they reached the Genius Class would depend on their own efforts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no need to say more—his shadow clone had already explained everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief reunion, the group continued on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They reached Konoha the following afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa was silently relieved he’d canceled one monthly exam—otherwise the semester schedule would have collapsed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This single mission to the Land of Lightning had taken nearly two weeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You three go home and rest,\" he told Hinata, Ino, and Haku.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Kitazawa-sensei.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They bowed and departed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning back, Kitazawa smiled. \"Come with me. I’ll take you to meet our Hokage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chino and Fūshin exchanged uneasy glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in isolation, they knew what the Five Great Villages and their Kage represented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry,\" Kitazawa said gently, noticing their tension. \"She’s actually quite kind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ninja World held many Bloodline Limits—some insignificant, some invaluable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Typhoon Release and the Ketsuryugan were undeniably powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With proper cultivation, two future elite jōnin were all but guaranteed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade might have a terrible temper, but as Hokage, she would never reject talent like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No Kage would.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elite jōnin were rare—even among the Five Great Villages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the Hokage Office, Tsunade stared in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are there so many children?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last time Kitazawa had brought back a group like this was after dismantling Otogakure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, he’d only gone to the Land of Lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had he kidnapped them from Kumogakure?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"An unexpected harvest,\" Kitazawa coughed lightly, offering a carefully edited explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, he omitted Konan—and Oyashiro.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short: he’d entered the kids into the arena as training, uncovered the darker truth behind it, and decided to intervene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade’s expression slowly changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you brought them back,\" Tsunade said, folding her arms. \"What makes them special?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew Kitazawa well enough to understand—he never acted out of idle kindness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fūshin possessesTyphoon Release,\" Kitazawa explained calmly. \"A bloodline limit that generates typhoons. Its destructive power far exceeds ordinary wind release.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thatisimpressive,\" Tsunade nodded, immediately recognizing his value.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze shifted to the girl standing quietly beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ketsuryugan,\" Kitazawa said simply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Ketsuryugan?\" Tsunade’s eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Chinoike clan dated back to the Warring clans era—just like the Senju. Hashirama had once mentioned to her that their dōjutsu rivaled the Sharingan itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Excellent,\" Tsunade said with a satisfied smile. \"Welcome to Konoha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned back to Kitazawa as he outlined his plans for the two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief pause, she nodded. \"Very well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll have Shizune summon Nono,\" Tsunade added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa stepped aside as Shizune vanished to carry out the order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after, Yakushi Nono arrived. Her eyes instinctively assessed Chino and the others before she bowed respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nono,\" Tsunade said without ceremony, \"you’ll be responsible for them from now on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Hokage-sama,\" Nono replied without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To her, an orphan was an orphan—origin didn’t matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you need funding, speak with Rina,\" Tsunade reminded her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood,\" Nono nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Danzo, the orphanage had always struggled financially. Since Tsunade became Hokage—and with Kitazawa’s various initiatives—those days were long gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fūshin,\" Kitazawa said, \"go with Nono and settle in. Report to Anbu tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chino, you’ll attend the Ninja Academy starting tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Lord Kitazawa,\" the two replied in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll take them now,\" Nono said, smiling gently. \"Please follow me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her warmth immediately eased the children’s nerves. They nodded and followed her out of the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa stepped closer to Tsunade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Doesn’t it feel like you bring geniuses back every time you leave the village?\" she asked, giving him a sideways look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good luck,\" Kitazawa replied solemnly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade raised an eyebrow. \"Really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Prodigies exist all over the Ninja World,\" he said with a grin. \"You’re not suggesting you planted them all, are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She snorted. \"Fair enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I recovered the KetsuryuganandTyphoon Release,\" Kitazawa added casually. \"Shouldn’t I get some kind of bonus?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze drifted—unsubtly—to the snowy pendant resting against her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade immediately caught on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you want a reward from the village,\" she asked dryly, \"or fromme?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To me, your reward matters far more than anything Konoha could offer,\" Kitazawa said with perfect seriousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade tugged at the corner of her mouth, torn between irritation and exasperated amusement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sit down,\" she ordered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Tsunade-sama!\" Kitazawa perked up instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hands. Off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood, pressed his head down firmly, and glared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa mentally noted:Hands forbidden—mouth still viable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you want to die?\" Tsunade shivered and smacked the back of his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn’t stop him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Reward revoked!\" she snapped, shoving him away, cheeks faintly flushed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"See you tomorrow, Tsunade-sama!\" Kitazawa vanished in a blur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood there for a moment, adjusting her clothes, face still warm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’That idiot...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every teacher and student of the Genius Class was present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before I announce this month’s rankings,\" Kitazawa said cheerfully, \"let me introduce a new classmate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All eyes turned to Chino—they’d already noticed her earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, I’m Chino,\" she said, stepping forward. \"Please take care of me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chino, over here!\" Ino called with a bright smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After glancing at Kitazawa for confirmation, Chino walked over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them—Chino, Ino, and Hyuga Hinata—had already bonded after exchanging blows in the arena. Hinata’s strength, in particular, had left a deep impression on her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was even more curious about the genius class itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ino had told her that even Hinata struggled to break into the top three.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just how terrifying were the students ranked above her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The top six in this practical exam,\" Kitazawa announced, \"will serve as temporary captains for the final exam team battle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that reminder, he began reading out the rankings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As before, the Finals would include Team Battles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, however, Kitazawa felt uncharacteristically relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No system mission had triggered—no need to chase first place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"—and that concludes this month’s rankings.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clapped his hands lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All right. Training begins.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Kitazawa-sensei!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The students dispersed to their respective instructors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chino,\" Kitazawa added after a brief pause, \"you’ll train with my group.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Kitazawa-sensei!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chino nodded eagerly, eyes bright with anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the return trip, Ino, Hinata, and Haku sang his praises without pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa left a shadow clone to guide the others, then led Chino aside toward the training grounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the original storyline, she would eventually reach at least Special Jōnin level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The core reason was her Ketsuryugan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its genjutsu rivaled the Sharingan itself—powerful enough to overwhelm most ninja. On top of that, she wielded blood-based secret techniques and water release.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, potential meant nothing without proof.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was young. He needed to see where she stood now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s spar first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chino didn’t hesitate. Her Ketsuryugan activated at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crimson light flooded the cute girl’s gaze, her aura sharpening into something unsettling—almost yandere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ketsuryugan—Genjutsu!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her ocular power surged outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa merely nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging by the pressure alone, her current strength was roughly on par with a two-tomoe Sharingan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bloodline users truly were blessed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Water Release: Rain Hail!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When her genjutsu failed to take hold, Chino immediately formed seals. A dozen fist-sized spheres of water rocketed toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa exhaled, and a roaring fireball swallowed the attack whole. The water evaporated instantly, steam billowing across the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chino dashed through the mist and threw a punch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He caught her fist mid-strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A solid shock traveled up his arm—surprisingly strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chino stared at him, blood seeping from the corner of her eye as she forced even more power into her Ketsuryugan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her confusion deepened. She was certain he hadn’t broken her genjutsu—after all, he’d never been caught by it in the first place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What other jutsu can you use?\" Kitazawa asked calmly, releasing her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Water Release: Water Formation Wall,\" Chino replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At your age, being able to use two Water Release techniques is impressive,\" he said with genuine praise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Genius Class had elite instructors. Chino had grown up with none of that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a Root operative, she’d been tempered through harsh, unforgiving training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa-sensei...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment’s hesitation, she asked, \"Where do I rank in the Genius Class?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With your Ketsuryugan genjutsu... around fifteenth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only fifteenth?\" Chino froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’d expected the answer, but hearing it still stung.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the arena, only Fūshin had ever truly pressured her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next term, I’ll hold a traditional one-on-one practical exam,\" Kitazawa said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can test them yourself then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This term’s final exam was team-based; as a newcomer, she wouldn’t participate. Next term, once things settled, she could fight placement matches properly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rubbed his chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’d likely break into the top eighteen—forcing someone else out. With Shion also competing, he could expand one squad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, three-man cells required balance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First, I’ll teach youWater Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique,\" he decided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her blood dragon art would have to wait—he hadn’t fully mastered it yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Kitazawa-sensei,\" Chino said, nodding firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waited, but no system mission appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it tied specifically to teaching the Blood Dragon Art?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pushed the thought aside and began the lesson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An hour later, he left a shadow clone to continue tutoring her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At noon, Ino dragged Chino off to lunch with the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the end of the meal, they were already friends. Kids held no grudges for long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That afternoon, Kitazawa left another clone in class and slipped away to the Forest of Death to train Wood Release\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the sun dipped toward the horizon, soft footsteps reached his ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked up to see Konan approaching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in Konoha, she was once again dressed in ANBU attire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Back so soon?\" Kitazawa chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing major,\" Konan replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After I left, did Oyashiro behave?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stopped training and walked toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not really. But he’s been fully integrated into the Akatsuki.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She remembered it clearly—En had bolted the instant Kitazawa disappeared. She hadn’t chased him, only alerted White Zetsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after, the Deva Path had dragged him back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The terror on En’s face had been unmistakable. Pain’s power had shaken him to the core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa laughed softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could easily guess what En had tried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forced into the Akatsuki by the two of them, running had been inevitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve worked hard,\" he said gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Head back to the ANBU base and rest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached out and brushed her cheek with his fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Konan’s gaze dropped to his hand. She leaned in and nipped his thumb with neat, white teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since when did you learn to bite?\" Kitazawa raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, she lightly licked the spot she’d bitten, catlike and deliberate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sight was far too tempting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa withdrew his hand at once, then leaned forward and claimed her lips in retaliation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Konan stiffened for an instant—then melted into him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped closer, resting against his chest, eyes closing as her arms tightened around his neck. Their breaths tangled, hearts racing as their kiss deepened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time in a long while, she felt alive again—safe, anchored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa’s hand slid down her back, finally settling at her hip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not explosively curvaceous like Tsunade, but Konan’s figure was flawless—every line and proportion exquisitely balanced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>------------------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>AN: Check out my P@treon For +70 extra Chapters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thank You For your Support!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[email protected]\u002Fnoviceauthor777\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-----------------------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To keep the Chapters coming - Support with POWER STONES.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Every 100 power stones - 1 BONUS Chapter.\u003C\u002Fp>",2513,"2026-06-09T05:35:56.024Z",1,"novelbin.me","7a1f3ddb4d4e121da48c84cf26ea8f3a9cb1dcd55c2d9dee34d5ae835599e361","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-398","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-297",444,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fnaruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-cover.jpg"]