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    by NovelFics Chapter 13: 013, Showa 56, nothing really changes anyway When he opened his eyes, it was the same ceiling—both unfamiliar and familiar. This room was even smaller than the one at the Makino household, barely enough for a bed and a desk, though belongings could be stored in boxes inside the closet. His old clothes no longer fit. He had to take out casual autumn-winter wear from his suitcase: fleece-lined thermal clothing, loose knitted cardigan, and other comfortable pieces. Washing up had to…
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    by NovelFics Chapter 5 — The Cloud Hidden Village Envoy Kidnaps Hinata “Hey there, kid. First time here, right?” The owner of Ichiraku Ramen, Teuchi, narrowed his eyes in a friendly smile as he spoke to Menma. “Want me to recommend one of our popular specials?” “It’s not my first time, old man Teuchi,” Menma replied, coming back to his senses. Looking at the chef in the hat, he casually ordered, “One miso chashu ramen. No narutomaki. Extra bamboo shoots.” “Huh?” Teuchi studied the boy…
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    by NovelFics Chapter 40: 040, “Ah! It’s legal!” May 1981 arrived quietly. Koinobori (carp streamers) had begun appearing on the streets. In five days it would be Tango no Sekku, Japan’s traditional Boys’ Day—also called Children’s Day, also associated with the Dragon Boat Festival, also known as the Carp Festival. A holiday layered with multiple meanings, celebrated with considerable enthusiasm. For Naoki, it mainly meant eating rice dumplings. In his previous life in China, most…
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    by NovelFics Chapter 16 — I Am Willing to Serve You Inside the cabin, when Gatō regained consciousness, his entire body was drenched in cold sweat. His eyes were filled with fear and reverence toward the mysterious figure before him. Although Demonic Illusion: Hell Viewing Technique was only a simple C-rank genjutsu, to an ordinary person without chakra like Gatō, it was no different from divine power. “My lord!” The moment he emerged from the illusion, Gatō crawled forward on his hands and knees,…
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    by NovelFics Chapter 9: 009, “Photoshoot is fine, but pay more!” “Damn it, I accidentally used the old talent scout pitch…” Yoshimura Daitomo realized too late that he had just said something he used in the past when recruiting gravure models. He hurriedly corrected himself. “Ah—no, not a photoshoot, an advertisement, an advertisement!” Nagayama Naoki tensed slightly. This middle-aged man who had been staring at him in a somewhat suspicious way didn’t look very reliable. “An…
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    by NovelFics Chapter 7 — Searching for Clues of the Tenseigan Whoosh— Whoosh, whoosh— In the forest outside Konoha, four ANBU ninja leapt rapidly through the trees, converging from different directions. “No sign of the target!” one ANBU reported after stopping atop a branch, using sensory techniques to scan the surroundings while speaking through a communication device on his ear. The technological development of the ninja world was strangely uneven—firearms had barely progressed, yet…
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    by NovelFics Chapter 15 — Gatō and His Little Lackeys “Sir, your miso chashu ramen. The daifuku and tempura are complimentary. Please enjoy.” The young waiter respectfully carried the tray with both hands, placing the steaming dishes neatly on the table. “Mm.” Menma withdrew his gaze from the window and looked at the food, slightly surprised. The waiter’s sincere service left a faint warmth. Two extra side dishes had clearly been added as thanks for the tip. “Oh, right, sir. If you…
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    by NovelFics Chapter 20: 020, HALO Personal Studio — Becoming the Master Chief? The meeting the next day went smoothly. Their previous cooperation had been successful, and the future prospects were clear. The revenue split remained the same as before, 3:7. Nagayama Naoki did not request a higher percentage despite the strong results of the earlier advertisement. After all, that ratio already belonged to the higher tier within the industry. However, since this was now a year-long advertising contract, they…
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    by NovelFics Chapter 13 — Nine-Faced Suvaha Lazy sunlight spread across the grass as children from the Konoha Orphanage played and laughed under the supervision of caretakers. Although Yakushi Kabuto had left only two days earlier, they were still children. Their lively nature quickly returned, and laughter once again filled the orphanage. Yakushi Nono stood by the office window, watching the children outside. A gentle smile appeared on her face. She wished this moment could last…
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    by NovelFics Chapter 14: 014, Big Trouble! The “Get-Rich Scheme” Cash Flow Has Collapsed! In the following days, Naoki Nagayama lived a rather lazy life. His only exercise was going out for casual walks and visiting a shrine to pray. As for his grandfather’s side of the family, his father only made a phone call as a form of courtesy visit. Ever since splitting off from the yakuza family branch, it had basically been the same for the past twenty years. However, after the izakaya reopened, only his mother and…
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