[{"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-404":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},1819261,2309,"Chapter 404 - WAR Trophy??!!","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-404",404,"\u003Cp>Although they had been misled by Itachi and failed to locate Utakata earlier, the Hidden Mist ANBU never left the Land of Rivers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eruption of the Tailed Beast Ball changed everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The earth-shaking explosion was impossible to miss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing something catastrophic had occurred, the ANBU squad rushed toward the source at full speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto, Sasuke, and the others instinctively tensed, ready for another fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s Utakata!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the Hidden Mist ANBU blurted out the moment he spotted the unconscious figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shut up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ANBU captain’s expression changed violently as he barked the order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had he gone blind?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both were standing right there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The squad fell instantly silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their mission was to retrieve Utakata—but no one dared take a step forward now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every one of them had lived through the previous war between Konoha and Hidden Mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They knew exactly how terrifying those two were.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were prepared to fight to the death—but dying pointlessly was another matter entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hokage-sama.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The captain took a steadying breath and stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the two villages were still enemies, he would have turned and retreated without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they were allies now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if he didn’t at least attempt communication, he would have no way to explain this to the Mizukage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Utakata is a rogue ninja of the Hidden Mist,\" the captain said respectfully, bowing slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I ask that Hokage-sama return him to us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Utakata was defeated by Konoha,\" Tsunade replied evenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He is now a war trophy of the Hidden Leaf.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Return and inform Mei Terumī,\" she continued, \"that she may send representatives to Konoha to negotiate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ANBU captain suppressed his shock and immediately signaled a retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew better than anyone—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Tsunade and Kitazawa wanted to wipe them out, they could do so effortlessly, then blame it all on Utakata.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the Mizukage would have no grounds to protest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the Mist ninja withdrew, Kitazawa turned his attention back to Utakata.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He formed a series of hand seals, layering several additional sealing techniques onto the unconscious Jinchūriki.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Deer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At his call, Deer appeared instantly, accompanied by her three ANBU subordinates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Escort him back to Konoha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Lord Kitazawa.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her squad moved at once, lifting Utakata carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa paused, then formed another seal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Shadow Clone appeared beside them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll have my clone accompany you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t taking chances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Hidden Mist ANBU attempted a surprise recovery, this would shut it down immediately—unless Mei herself appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, the escort team departed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright,\" Tsunade said brightly, rolling her shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next stop—the Tsuchigumo Clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once that mission was finished, she could finally indulge in several uninterrupted days at the casino.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A decisive battle followed by gambling—life didn’t get much better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s move.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa gave Sasuke’s shoulder a light pat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke snapped back to awareness, realizing his Sharingan had activated without him noticing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exhaled, deactivated it, and followed silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to him, Karin remained remarkably calm after learning Naruto was a Jinchūriki.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had no desire to compete with him—and no pride was wounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa glanced at Sasuke thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, this wasn’t a bad thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had once considered artificially pushing Sasuke toward awakening the Mangekyō Sharingan—but it seemed unnecessary now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke didn’t lack potential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just needed to lose to Naruto a few more times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helping Naruto grow... would inevitably force Sasuke to grow as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Current Mission: Help Uchiha Sasuke awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Mission Reward: Mangekyō Sharingan.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Accept?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa’s eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Seriously? Just like that?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Mangekyō-related system mission—triggered so casually?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He accepted without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Three-Tomoe Sharingan no longer held much value for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Mangekyo was another matter entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two innate ocular techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Susanoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the possibility of abilities rivaling Kamui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even against Ōtsutsuki-level threats, that could be decisive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mangekyō was said to reflect the heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its abilities were shaped by the user’s emotional state at awakening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this one was system-granted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would it adapt to him—or would he get to choose?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could dwell on it, another notification appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Current Mission: Defeat the Six-Tails Jinchūriki Utakata.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Mission Reward: 20% Byakugan Purity.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Mission completed. Reward issued.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The text shifted again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Byakugan Purity has reached 100%.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Special Ability Awakened: Thought Insight.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Thought Insight: Allows perception of partial thoughts, effectiveness determined by relative strength.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So this ability existed here as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the original lore, it belonged to Ōtsutsuki Kaguya herself—though hers was absolute, allowing total mental penetration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to that, this was restrained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But still...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Very dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And incredibly useful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaguya once used the Byakugan to peer directly into the thoughts of Ōtsutsuki Hamura and Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to that, Kitazawa’s ability was clearly inferior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thought Insightdid not grant full mind-reading; it merely skimmed fragments of intent, and even that depended heavily on the strength gap between both parties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, its value was undeniable—especially for interrogation and extracting information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[When the Ōtsutsuki Clan bloodline reaches 100%, the Tenseigan can be activated.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A new line of text appeared before Kitazawa’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That outcome had been inevitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after, the group arrived at the mountain where Katsura was hiding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You three go ahead,\" Kitazawa said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Try to capture Katsura alive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Kitazawa-sensei.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto, Sasuke, and Karin immediately sprinted up the slope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa’s thoughts shifted. He activated his Byakugan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze settled briefly on Sasuke, and he invokedByakugan: Thought Insight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next instant, fragments of Sasuke’s thoughts flooded in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were simple—almost embarrassingly so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outshine Naruto. Get a perfect score. Prove myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa turned to Tsunade next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No stray thoughts. No surface intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A complete blank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you doing?\" Tsunade asked, sensing something off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Testing a technique,\" Kitazawa replied vaguely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then why are you staring at me?\" She narrowed her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because Sasuke and the others haven’t started fighting yet,\" he said smoothly, shifting his gaze away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That confirmed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thought Insight didn’t work on Kage-level opponents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which made sense—anything stronger would have been outright broken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, for jōnin, chūnin, and genin, it was terrifyingly effective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exactly as he’d thought: perfect for interrogation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enemy attack!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shout echoed down the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke, Naruto, and Karin had been discovered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next second, a barrage of ninja tools came screaming toward them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke drew the Thunder God Sword in one fluid motion and swung.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning exploded outward, blasting every incoming weapon aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where did these little brats come from?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Katsura stepped out from above, looking down at them with open contempt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who are you?\" Naruto asked, beaten to the question by Sasuke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You step into my territory and don’t even know my name?\" Katsura sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re Katsura!\" Naruto lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re exactly who we’re here for!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And why would you be looking for me?\" Katsura asked coldly, glancing around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where’s your squad leader?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To capture you, obviously!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto formed seals and shouted,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke didn’t hesitate—he charged straight at Katsura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What—?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Katsura barely had time to react as a sea of Shadow Clones surged forward and Sasuke appeared right in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wall erupted between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning screamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chidori Nagashi!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke’s entire body crackled with electricity as he smashed straight through the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Konoha Style: Willow!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He twisted his wrist, and the Thunder God Sword blurred—afterimages filling the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Katsura froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body wouldn’t move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Genjutsu?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Panic surged through him as he forcibly dispelled it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade slashed across his arm, carving deep into flesh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke deliberately avoided anything fatal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa had ordered Katsura alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roaring in pain, Katsura counterattacked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thick green gas burst from his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Poison gas?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke’s pupils shrank as he instantly held his breath and retreated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wind Release: Gale Palm!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto and his clones struck together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A violent gale blasted the poison cloud backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Katsura’s subordinates collapsed instantly, choking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Katsura cursed, abandoning his men without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This fight was turning against him fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Earth Release: Rock Lodging Collapse!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slammed his hand into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mountain peak cracked apart, massive boulders tumbling downward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto’s Shadow Clones were crushed one after another, vanishing in smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Naruto—save Karin!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke activated his Three-Tomoe Sharingan and sprang forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using the falling rocks as footholds, he pursued Katsura in a blur of motion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sasuke!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto shouted—but Sasuke was already gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned back, rushing to Karin’s side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chidori Nagashi!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke accelerated again, lightning propelling him forward as he closed the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn brat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Katsura spun and hurled six shuriken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In front of these eyes,\" Sasuke said coolly, \"they’re meaningless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sword flashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every shuriken was knocked aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Three-Tomoe Sharingan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Katsura finally noticed Sasuke’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That kind of talent—at this age—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the perfect opening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Genjutsu: Unknown Fire!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Three-Tomoe Sharingan flared, and in an instant Katsura was dragged into the illusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke vanished and reappeared in front of him. The lightning coating his body surged outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"AAAAAH!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Katsura screamed as the current tore through him, his muscles locking as his body convulsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Too weak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke calmly twirled his blade and sheathed the thunder god sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sasuke!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto and Karin arrived just in time to see Katsura collapse, unconscious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An ordinary jōnin struck byChidori Nagashiwas effectively finished—after all, it was an A-rank technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With Sasuke and Naruto at this level, ordinary jōnin aren’t even training targets anymore,\" Tsunade said, shaking her head as she watched the aftermath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s nothing to be done,\" Kitazawa chuckled softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’re growing too fast.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you ever considered letting them graduate early?\" Tsunade asked, glancing at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s barely any difference anymore,\" Kitazawa replied casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We can just assign tougher missions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s true,\" Tsunade nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa-sensei.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karin approached, with Sasuke and Naruto carrying the bound Katsura behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Kitazawa’s lead, the group headed toward the Tsuchigumo Clan’s settlement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn’t expect the Tsuchigumo Clan to be in such a state...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing atop Mount Tsuchi, Tsunade surveyed the surroundings with a quiet sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dust blanketed the abandoned buildings. Everything looked worn, silent, forgotten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A young girl stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had long, curly brown hair and striking green eyes, her appearance immediately distinctive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An elderly man stood protectively behind her, his gaze sharp and wary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’re ninja from Konoha Village,\" Kitazawa said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We wish to meet the head of the Tsuchigumo Clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Konoha?\" The girl’s eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve heard Grandpa talk about you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And how do you prove you’re from Konoha?\" the old man demanded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Proof?\" Kitazawa extended a hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground rumbled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tree burst forth from the earth, towering into the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wood Release?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man’s expression changed instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You’re Kitazawa.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am,\" Kitazawa said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems Wood Release is more famous than me, the Hokage,\" Tsunade remarked dryly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re the Fifth Hokage-sama?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man’s heart skipped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s right,\" Tsunade said, lifting her chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We mean no harm. Please come out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lady Hokage, forgive our lack of hospitality.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another elderly man emerged—Yakushidō, the Tsuchigumo Clan’s leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grandpa!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl rushed to his side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lady Hokage, this is my granddaughter—Hotaru,\" Yakushidō introduced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve brought you a gift.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke and Naruto stepped forward, placing Katsura before them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Katsura?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shock flashed across Yakushidō’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’s a traitor to your clan,\" Tsunade said evenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We leave his fate to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Lady Hokage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yakushidō bowed deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a pause, Tsunade continued,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I came for another reason. I hope the Tsuchigumo Clan will relocate to Konoha Village.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yakushidō and the others froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Konoha and the Tsuchigumo Clan were allies during the Third Shinobi World War,\" Tsunade said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By moving to Konoha, the forbidden techniqueGohōkaican be better protected.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yakushidō nearly refused on instinct—but stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze drifted to Hotaru.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The truth was painful: the Tsuchigumo Clan no longer had the strength to protect Gohōkai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was why Katsura had gone unchecked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More importantly... Hotaru had no future here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this was an invitation from the Fifth Hokage herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Give us time to discuss.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yakushidō stepped aside with Hotaru and their attendant, Tonbei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn’t take long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They accepted Tsunade’s proposal—with one condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They would reside in Konoha temporarily, without formally becoming part of the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade smiled and agreed without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To her, the condition meant nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, with only three members left, the Tsuchigumo Clan’s future would inevitably take root in Konoha.\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>",2103,"2026-06-09T05:35:56.025Z",1,"novelbin.me","7e162392bdb2b84c197439cdb773dabf13a9bdc9bc6a45c4a8ccace79626f780","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-405","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-403",444,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fnaruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-cover.jpg"]