[{"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-444":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Naruto: Strongest Shinobi System With a Glitch",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":12,"novelImage":21},{"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},1819301,2309,"Chapter 444 - Who is Tobi??!!","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-444",444,"\u003Cp>AN : HURRYYYYY UUPPPP!!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>LAST DAY for the limited time discount running on my Patreon page. Check it out and enjoy the story further!! - CODE - 4D172!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>--------------------------------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the original timeline, Unraikyo had been a secluded training ground for Killer Bee, hidden deep within the mountains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was there that Sasuke once clashed with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time, the battlefield at Unraikyo was anything but quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was crowded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the side of Kumogakure, the lineup was overwhelming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killer Bee, the Fourth Raikage, Dodai, Yugito Nii, Darui, and numerous elite jōnin had all gathered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the strong were present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone weaker would have simply been walking to their death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the opposing side—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Akatsuki Organization had deployed its full force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All Six Paths of Pain stood on the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind them, five additional members formed a deadly formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Konan remained behind, guarding Nagato’s true body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Obito, Miyashiro, and two other elite shinobi accompanied the Six Paths into battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa recognized only three of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining two were unfamiliar—likely newly recruited elites, each at least jōnin-level, though absent from the original manga.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite Kumogakure’s numerical advantage—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They still lost. Decisively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason was simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nagato was too powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fourth Raikage was undeniably strong, but his abilities lacked versatility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His greatest asset was speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In terms of raw strength, he couldn’t even rival Tsunade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no Sage Mode, nor had he mastered the Third Raikage’s legendaryHell Stab: One-Finger Nukite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Worse—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no intelligence on the Six Paths of Pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of that, he couldn’t break through their defenses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t even get close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His signature Lightning Release Chakra Mode was rendered ineffective by the black receivers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those rods—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forged from Yin–Yang Release—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could disrupt and suppress chakra itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the original timeline, even Naruto had been immobilized after being struck by them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he hadn’t gone berserk and unleashed the Eight-Tails’ power, he would never have broken free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kumogakure’s defeat was inevitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, compared to Konoha’s destruction in the original timeline—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had it easier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least Nagato hadn’t used Shinra Tensei to wipe the village off the map.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The losses were catastrophic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kumogakure’s jōnin ranks had suffered devastating casualties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the greatest blow the village had faced since its founding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa suspected the difference was because of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Akatsuki had clearly decided to concentrate their strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their ultimate target—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was the now overwhelmingly powerful Konoha Village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before that, however, they needed to capture the remaining Jinchūriki.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa stood quietly, deep in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already formed a preliminary framework for Hinata’s transformation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With another half month of training, it would be complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, calling ita partial tailed beast transformationno longer felt accurate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had a better name in mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Release Chakra Mode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, he could even develop a full system around it—a counterpart to Yang Release Chakra Mode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If successful, shinobi like Ino, Shikamaru, and others could potentially use it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa-sensei!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto’s voice rang out, full of excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a splash—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He ran over from the waterfall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa glanced at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first glance, nothing seemed different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But upon closer inspection—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chakra within Naruto’s body had become noticeably more stable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he had just overcome his inner darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’re heading back to Konoha,\" Kitazawa said with a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The ninja world is getting... lively.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, news of Kumogakure’s crushing defeat had undoubtedly spread across every hidden village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a flash the three of them returned directly to the Konoha Ninja Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You two, go to class.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After giving the instruction, Kitazawa turned and headed straight for the Hokage office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you find Turtle Island?\" Tsunade asked immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after confirming his safety did she finally relax.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Naruto has already completed the initial phase of training there,\" Kitazawa replied with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So fast?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade raised an eyebrow in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s probably just his talent,\" Kitazawa said lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused, then added,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next, he can begin fully mastering the Nine-Tails’ power.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade nodded slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Naruto becomes a Perfect Jinchūriki, it will greatly ease the pressure on Konoha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They both understood what that meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The looming threat—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akatsuki.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that Kumogakure had fallen, it was obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Konoha would be next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about the other villages?\" Kitazawa asked casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade let out a cold snort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just as we expected.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’re all waiting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Waiting to see who wins between Konoha and the Akatsuki.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa wasn’t surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the original timeline, the Five Kage Summit had only taken placeafterPain’s invasion of Konoha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By then, all five great villages had suffered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had no choice but to unite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Konoha still stood strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If an alliance formed at this stage, Konoha would naturally take the lead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other villages would never accept that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is intelligence on the Akatsuki members.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa handed over a scroll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had prepared it the previous night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It contained detailed information on Nagato and Uchiha Obito.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...The Rinnegan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade’s expression changed the moment she read it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shock flashed across her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If nothing goes wrong,\" Kitazawa added calmly, \"the leader of Akatsuki is the same student Jiraiya once took in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade fell silent for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To think he’s still alive...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And now standing as an enemy of the entire ninja world...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She exhaled slowly, regaining her composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she continued reading, her expression grew increasingly grave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Six Paths of Pain...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She frowned deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As expected of the eyes of the legendary Sage of Six Paths...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long silence, she finally looked up at Kitazawa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Are you confident?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite her trust in his strength—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reading about the Rinnegan, even Tsunade couldn’t suppress a flicker of doubt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa lifted a hand and gave her peach-soft rear a light smack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The motion sent a subtle ripple through her curves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade shot him an exasperated glare—but the tension in her eyes had already melted away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At a moment like this, if he still had the mind to tease her...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he clearly wasn’t worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not in the slightest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this the same masked man who used Wood Release back then?\" Tsunade asked, her gaze dropping back to the intelligence on Tobi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s him,\" Kitazawa replied with a faint smile. \"Kakashi even managed to take one of his arms.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whoishe?\" Tsunade frowned. \"And why does he keep targeting Konoha?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Wood Release and the Sharingan were deeply tied to the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A troubling thought lingered in her mind—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This \"Tobi\"... might very well be a shinobi who once belonged to Konoha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m not sure,\" Kitazawa said, shaking his head lightly. \"I’ve only heard the Akatsuki call him ’Tobi.’\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tobi...?\" Tsunade searched her memory, but nothing surfaced. \"Never heard of him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Most likely an alias.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa didn’t elaborate further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no need to reveal everything—especially when it wouldn’t change the outcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike in the original timeline, he had no intention of redeeming Obito.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some people weren’t meant to be saved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems the real threats are Nagato... and this mysterious Tobi,\" Tsunade concluded after finishing the scroll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The rest of the Akatsuki are dangerous, but they’re not on the same level.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly.\" Kitazawa nodded. \"Take those two out, and the organization will collapse on its own.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade fell silent for a moment before making her decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Send out a notice. We’ll convene a Jōnin meeting tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A Jōnin meeting?\" Kitazawa raised a brow. \"Wouldn’t it be enough to inform just the higher-ups?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This isn’t only about Akatsuki,\" Tsunade said, a faint smile curving her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s also about the Hokage succession.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa let out a soft scoff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You really can’t wait, can you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A carefree retirement is calling my name,\" Tsunade shot back lazily. \"Why would I delay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Fair enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no argument for that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about we hold the Hokage succession ceremony next month?\" Tsunade continued. \"The formalities will take about that long.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused, then added casually,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And have the Genius Class graduate early this month.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were still two weeks until finals—Those exams could simply be turned into graduation trials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, most of them were already ready.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many were already twelve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only a handful—like Hinata, born later in the year—had yet to reach that age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go call Jiraiya,\" Tsunade said, tapping the scroll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He deserves to know this first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa gave a slight nod and stepped out, passing the order to the ANBU.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, Jiraiya arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the intelligence Kitazawa gathered on Akatsuki.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade handed him the scroll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya opened it—and froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt like a thunderbolt had struck him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes locked onto a single name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nagato.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How... is this possible?\" he muttered, voice trembling. \"Wasn’t Nagato dead?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That report was fabricated,\" Tsunade said grimly. \"Nagato made sure you believed they were gone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya staggered slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How did they end up like this...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his memories, Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan had been dreamers—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Children chasing peace in a broken world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had become the very storm they once opposed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m going to the Hidden Rain Village,\" Jiraiya said abruptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade’s voice cut through the room like a blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Akatsuki is now an enemy of the entire world. Going there alone is suicide.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m their sensei!\" Jiraiya snapped instinctively. \"They wouldn’t—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t forget their goal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade’s gaze hardened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you’re captured, you won’t just be risking your life—you’ll be handing Konoha to them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His grip tightened around the scroll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Conflict warred across his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Two-Tails and Eight-Tails have already been captured,\" Tsunade continued. \"It’s only a matter of time before they come for the Seven-Tails and Nine-Tails.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone softened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When that happens... you’ll have your chance to face him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya let out a long, heavy sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had believed Nagato was the Child of Prophecy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one who would bring peace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That same child stood at the center of a war that would engulf the entire shinobi world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without another word, Jiraiya turned and left—his steps unsteady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After he was gone, Kitazawa didn’t linger either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He returned to ANBU and had Antelope relay the summons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every available jōnin in the village would attend tomorrow’s meeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room was filled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every jōnin had arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though they hadn’t been briefed beforehand, most had already guessed—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was about Akatsuki.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, news of Kumogakure’s defeat had shaken the entire world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade sat at the head of the room, her gaze sweeping across the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will now announce the first matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was calm—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But carried unmistakable weight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are beginning the selection process for the Sixth Hokage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—shock rippled through the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one had expected this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even Jiraiya, Fugaku, or Hiashi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only two people remained composed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade and Kitazawa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsunade,\" Jiraiya stood, frowning deeply. \"This is the worst possible time to change leadership.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"On the contrary,\" Tsunade replied steadily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s precisely because Konoha is facing danger...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...that we need a Hokage stronger than me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At once—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of gazes turned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And settled on a single figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because everyone present understood one thing—in all of Konoha...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was the only one who could say, with certainty, that he stood above Tsunade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>--------------------------------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>AN: Check out my P@treon FOR THE WHOLE COMPLETED STORY!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thank You For your Support!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[email protected]\u002Fnoviceauthor777\u003C\u002Fp>",1892,"2026-06-09T05:35:56.025Z",1,"novelbin.me","614d0ccfeb09dacf92df2801ac2c6513f4a1530d35edf1c64b1d573e11cd2aa1","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-151","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-443","https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fnaruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-cover.jpg"]