[{"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-405":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},1819262,2309,"Chapter 405 - Kirigakure bows to Konoha!!","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-405",405,"\u003Cp>AN : There is a limited time 20% discount running on my Patreon page. Check it out and enjoy the story further!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CODE - A63CA!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>------------------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Kitazawa and the others were on their way back to Konoha, an emergency meeting was convened in the Mizukage’s office of the Hidden Mist Village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You may leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After delivering his report, the ANBU ninja bowed. Mei Terumī waved him off with a curt gesture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Mizukage-sama.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ANBU turned and exited. He was the very captain who had encountered Kitazawa and Tsunade the day before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Konoha has gone too far!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zabuza slammed his hand on the table, his displeasure plain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is outrageous!\" Suigetsu echoed. \"They’ve completely forgotten we’re allies!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alliances only matter to the one holding the advantage,\" Mei replied coolly. \"What’s done is done. Complaining won’t change reality.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence fell over the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zabuza and the others wore expressions of frustration mixed with helpless resignation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll leave for Konoha tomorrow,\" Ao said at last, his voice low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Make sure the price we pay is as small as possible,\" Mei instructed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll do my best,\" Ao replied gravely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But both of them knew the truth—this negotiation would not be cheap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Konoha had captured Utakata, the Six-Tails Jinchūriki.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Jinchūriki was a village’s ultimate deterrent. Losing one was unthinkable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter the cost, Hidden Mist would have to buy him back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At least our agreement with Sunagakure has eased the financial pressure,\" Mei said, shifting the topic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The person running Amegakure’s water trade is no ordinary merchant,\" Ao added. \"Using conflict to inflate prices... that takes vision.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Amegakure raised its prices, Sunagakure followed suit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The water trade war had settled into a precarious balance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But this equilibrium won’t last,\" Mei said, fingers steepled. \"Amegakure still dominates the market. Suna won’t tolerate that forever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mizukage-sama,\" Zabuza spoke up suddenly, \"why don’t we join Suna, wipe out Amegakure, then turn on Konoha?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei’s eyes sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a fleeting moment, the idea tempted her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she thought of Kitazawa, Tsunade, Jiraiya, Hiruzen, Orochimaru—and dismissed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disparity between the Five Great Villages was undeniable. Suna and Kiri sat firmly at the bottom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Numbers alone wouldn’t decide a war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single exceptional shinobi could tip the scales—Minato Namikaze was proof enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suna and Kiri simply lacked the elite strength to rival Konoha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Worse still, Hidden Mist couldn’t afford another defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had already lost once to Konoha and paid dearly for it. Another loss could cripple the village beyond recovery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The risk is too great,\" Mei said, rubbing her temples. \"Even allied with Suna, victory against Konoha isn’t guaranteed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zabuza wanted to argue—but facts were facts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However,\" Mei continued, \"cooperating against Amegakure is viable—ifSuna requests our aid. That way, we control the terms and maximize our gains.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In her assessment, Amegakure’s real threat had always been Hanzō.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without him, the village lacked top-tier combatants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it wasn’t one of the Five Greats, Amegakure was still the strongest of the lesser villages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking over the water market would be immensely profitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More importantly, Suna and Kiri together could crush Amegakure with minimal losses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Will Suna really ask for our help?\" Zabuza frowned. \"They should be able to handle Amegakure alone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In theory,\" Mei said with a faint smile. \"But Hanzō won’t fall easily. If the conflict drags on, other villages may intervene.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...True,\" Zabuza admitted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The following day, Kitazawa’s group arrived back at Konoha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just short of the gate, Tsunade slowed and glanced at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Hokage and I still have business,\" Kitazawa said, reading her expression. \"My Shadow Clone will take care of the rest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No issue,\" Yakushidō replied easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for Hotaru,\" Kitazawa added, \"I’ll personally take her to the Academy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already explained his plan on the road—to enroll Hotaru in the Genius Class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yakushidō had agreed without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hotaru was the reason he had brought the Tsuchigumo Clan to Konoha in the first place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only here could she truly grow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ninja Academy was the perfect beginning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa formed a hand seal, summoning a Shadow Clone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under its guidance, Yakushidō, Sasuke, and the others entered the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Doesn’t this feel like we’re hiding in plain sight?\" Kitazawa said dryly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who cares?\" Tsunade shot back. \"Priority one—the casino!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’re already home,\" Kitazawa sighed. \"There’s no rush.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Move it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade grabbed his hand and dragged him off toward the Konoha Casino.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They arrived almost instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She released him, sat down at the nearest table, and started betting without a second thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa silently thanked fate that this was Konoha’s casino—otherwise she’d lose a fortune in days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bored with gambling, he closed his eyes and opened the system interface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nine unfinished system missions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quite a list.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After careful consideration, one priority stood out above the rest:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helping Uzumaki Naruto achieve Partial Tailed Beast Transformation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reasons were simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, the reward was substantial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second, it unlocked the follow-up mission—turning Naruto into a Perfect Jinchūriki.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Third, it directly tied into Sasuke’s path toward awakening the Mangekyō Sharingan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most importantly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not in theory, at least.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Partial transformation depended on two key factors:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto’s relationship with Kyuubi, and Naruto’s own chakra control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Kitazawa’s guidance, Naruto had already befriended Kyuubi far earlier than in the original timeline. Full transformation was still beyond reach—but a partial transformation was well within possibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The real obstacle was chakra control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For his age, Naruto was already leagues ahead of his former self, but partial tailed beast transformation was a different beast altogether. Kyuubi’s chakra was vast and violent; handling it required far more delicate control than ordinary ninjutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa began outlining a new training regimen for Naruto in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time slipped by unnoticed, and before long, night fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sensei,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa tapped Tsunade lightly on the thigh. \"It’s getting late. Let’s head back and come again tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go where?\" Tsunade snorted. \"I’m not leaving. I’ll just sleep here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She crossed her arms stubbornly. \"I’m not stopping until I win it all back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We walked straight into Konoha in broad daylight,\" Kitazawa said, his mouth twitching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shizune definitely knows by now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’By the time you win it back, the Akatsuki might already be attacking Konoha.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade relented, clearly displeased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Relax,\" Kitazawa chuckled at her sulky expression. \"If Shizune won’t let you out tomorrow, I’ll cover for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade’s eyes lit up instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have I ever lied to you?\" Kitazawa asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After glancing around, Tsunade suddenly pulled him into a secluded corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you doing?\" Kitazawa asked, confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Giving you your reward.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She rose on tiptoe and kissed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Startled, Kitazawa instinctively wrapped his arms around her. Her lips were soft, warm—before long, their tongues tangled, neither willing to retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they finally parted, Tsunade was breathing hard, her chest rising and falling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A little dizzy himself, Kitazawa buried his face against her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smacked him on the head in embarrassment, though she didn’t push him away. Instead, she gently ran her fingers through his hair, a quiet sense of contentment blooming in her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only when Kitazawa started getting ideas did she shove him aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll let you off today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She kicked him lightly and strode away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grinning, Kitazawa hurried after her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Tsunade had only spent the afternoon gambling, Shizune said nothing when she saw her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Early the next morning, Kitazawa brought Hotaru to the Ninja Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hotaru looked around curiously, her gaze eventually settling on the Genius Class students training on the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After watching for a moment, she was visibly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’So this is Konoha... one of the Five Great Villages?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are so many kids my age—and they’re all so strong.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These will be your classmates from now on,\" Kitazawa said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hotaru nodded, anticipation shining in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had grown up isolated within the Tsuchigumo Clan, without friends or peers. This was her first time attending school—her first time standing among children her own age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll take you to register first,\" Kitazawa said, patting her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hotaru nodded obediently. \"Thank you, Kitazawa-sensei.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Follow me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He led her toward Iruka Umino’s office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa-senpai!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iruka stood immediately when he saw him enter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is Hotaru,\" Kitazawa said directly. \"She’s joining the Genius Class.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, Hotaru.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iruka smiled warmly. \"I’m Iruka Umino, the teacher in charge of the Genius Class.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Iruka-sensei,\" Hotaru bowed politely. \"Please take care of me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iruka nodded, pleasantly surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Much more well-mannered than Kimimaro and the others were at first.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have Lord Third and the others returned yet?\" Kitazawa asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had arrived early and hadn’t seen Hiruzen on the training field—only a handful of Genius Class students had shown up so far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Third and Kakashi haven’t returned yet,\" Iruka replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me know when they do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iruka knew exactly what that meant—once everyone was back, the mid-term rankings could be announced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, one more thing,\" Kitazawa added suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For the next final exam, we’ll cancel Team Battles and switch to individual matches.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Individual matches?\" Iruka blinked, surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes. Because of the new students—Shion, Chino,\" Kitazawa paused, \"and now Hotaru as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way back, Kitazawa had already assessed Hotaru’s abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To his surprise, she specialized in water release rather than earth release.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With her addition, the Genius Class now had four Water Release users: Sakura Haruno, Haku, Chino—and Hotaru.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who would have thought that among Konoha’s prodigies, Water Release would outnumber Fire Release?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the forbidden techniqueGohōkai, it was engraved directly onto Hotaru’s back—the Tsuchigumo Clan’s unique method of inheritance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the original story, Katsura had captured Hotaru in an attempt to extract it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa, however, regarded Gohōkai as largely useless—much like Jūgo’s Sage Transformation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All drawbacks, no control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One led only to self-destruction; the other to berserk rampages and emotional instability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After examining it himself, Kitazawa confirmed that Gohōkai had nothing to do with Sage Mode\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Iruka,\" Kitazawa said, \"take Hotaru to meet the Genius Class.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief thought, he added, \"Arrange extra tutoring for her theory lessons.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iruka led Hotaru out of the office, leaving Kitazawa watching thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another piece had been placed on the board.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa didn’t linger. Once he left the Academy, he headed straight for the Hokage Building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re finally here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade, who had been slumped over the Hokage’s desk, sprang upright the instant she saw him—like a fish flung back into water, suddenly alive again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not even office hours yet,\" Kitazawa glanced at the clock on the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough talk—hand over the money. I’m going to the Casino!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade strode over, thrust out her hand, and demanded it with righteous authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shouldn’t we at least do a formal handover?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa caught her wrist lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade slapped his hand away. \"Don’t you know how things work in Konoha?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Fair point.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa pulled out a passbook and handed it over casually. \"Here’s this week’s allowance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the head of ANBU, every major piece of intelligence in Konoha passed through his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from Tsunade herself, no one knew the village’s situation better than he did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So generous?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade flipped the passbook open, momentarily surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it’s too much, you can give it back,\" Kitazawa smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No chance!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She snapped the passbook shut and tucked it away. \"Work hard today—I’m off!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, she vanished in a blur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa shook his head helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sat down in the Hokage’s chair and began reviewing the documents stacked on the desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anything that made it this far was important—but most of it had already crossed his desk through ANBU channels. He worked quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In less than an hour, the Hokage’s desk was completely cleared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The top file concerned Utakata, the Six-Tails Jinchūriki of the Hidden Mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ao was already en route with a delegation and would arrive tomorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa rubbed his chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Negotiations would naturally fall to Shikaku.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa had no interest in verbal fencing with the Mist representatives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Konoha already held the upper hand—no matter how the talks went, they wouldn’t lose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d already instructed Shizune to draft the terms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now all that remained was for Shikaku to negotiate within those parameters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haru.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes—L-Lord Kitazawa!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Haru pushed the door open, froze for a split second at the sight of him in the Hokage’s chair, then quickly composed herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa hadn’t told anyone he’d be filling in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell Shikaku to meet with Shizune,\" Kitazawa said calmly. \"He’ll handle negotiations with the Mist.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Lord Kitazawa.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Haru bowed and withdrew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, such orders would only come from Tsunade—but with Kitazawa seated behind the Hokage’s desk, there was no room for doubt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once everything was in order, Kitazawa formed a hand seal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Shadow Clone appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The work was done; his clone could keep watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa left for a nearby training ground to continue practicing the Flying Thunder God.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was eager for Tsunade’sspecial reward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mastering Flying Thunder God sooner meant claiming it sooner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And there was still a system mission with an unknown reward waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A double payoff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sun dipped below the horizon, and the day passed in focused training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next afternoon, Ao’s Mist delegation arrived in Konoha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither Tsunade nor Kitazawa appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two days later, the Genius Class final exams concluded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After announcing the rankings, Kitazawa took Naruto straight to the Forest of Death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They couldn’t train this here at the Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Partial tailed beast transformations caused far too much commotion—if someone mistook it for Kyuubi rampaging, the panic alone would be a disaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Naruto.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa halted. \"How are things between you and Kyuubi now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’re friends!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto flashed a grin and gave a big thumbs-up. \"He really admires myyouthful spirit!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa stared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did I miss an entire arc?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kyuubi keeps saying it’s boring inside the seal,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto scratched his head. \"Is there a way to let him out to play?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa thought briefly. \"But Icanteach you a game you can play with him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto’s eyes lit up. \"What game?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Duel Monsters,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa replied casually. \"A card game. Inside the seal space, Kyuubi can mold chakra into special cards.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Got it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto nodded vigorously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go find him now,\" Kitazawa said. \"Tell him that if he wants to play, he’ll need to lend you some chakra.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto closed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His consciousness sank smoothly into the seal space—a technique Kitazawa had taught him for instant contact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Big fox!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard you—stop yelling.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyuubi lay sprawled inside the seal, one massive eye cracking open lazily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What game are we playing?\"\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>",2441,"2026-06-09T05:35:56.025Z",1,"novelbin.me","9af3e82da79b0b84e435789106364cd47b48e4a53e45b40a57a85d675f02ae89","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-406","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-404",444,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fnaruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-cover.jpg"]