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Kabuto Yakushi

Aurelia - I live a pretty normal and happy life. But nothing exciting ever seems to happen. I was getting restless. I wanted something new. I wanted an adventure. I don't even know why I picked Camp Okwaho'kenha to spend my summer. But something told me I needed to go there. But now that I'm here I'm starting to think I bit off more than I can chew. This isn't the adventure I thought I would get. I wasn't ready for all this. I wasn't ready for this danger. I wasn't ready for these secrets. And I certainly wasn't ready for him… for Alpha Logan. Logan - I am the Alpha of one of the largest packs in North America. I have proven many times over that I am a strong and capable Alpha. I don't need a Luna. I don't want one either. I loved once and ended up heartbroken. I will never love again. The moon goddess however has other plans. I came to Camp Okwaho'kenha to put an end to the poaching on my territory. I didn't expect to find my mate. This is the first of the Bloodmoon Pack series. All books in the series can be read as standalone. Bloodmoon Pack: Book 1 - Alpha Logan Book 2 - Beta's Surprise Mate Book 3 - The Reluctant Alpha Novella - The Hunted Hunter Book 4 - The Genius Delta

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The Moon's Descendant

!! Mature content 18+ !! Contains violence, abuse, sex and death. ----------------- Hidden in the dark of the forest, lives a small community of Weres, known as the Tri-Moon Pack. For generations they remained hidden from the humans and maintained a peaceful existence. That is until one small girl throws their world upside down. After saving the young woman from certain death, the Alpha-son, Gunner, brings her home. Bringing along a mysterious past and possibilities that many had long since forgotten, Zelena is the light they didn't know they needed. With new hope, comes new dangers. A clan of hunters want back what the pack has stolen from them, Zelena. With her new powers, new friends and new family, they fight to protect their homeland and the gift that the Moon Goddess has bestowed upon them, the Triple Goddess. ---------------- He pounded into my hot core, slamming my back against the tree with each thrust. I moaned and growled loudly while clawing at his back. His bare chest was right in front of my face and I couldn't stop myself, I lifted my mouth and sunk my teeth deeply into his flesh. He hissed and growled and slammed into me harder. The taste of his blood was intoxicating and made my head spin. He grabbed my hair and pulled my teeth off his skin and bent my head back to look at him. His blue eyes were dark and full of lust as a glint of silver flashed through them. ---------------------------------- Book 1 - The Moon's Descendant - Told by Zelena and Gunner. Book 2 - Mother of the Moon - Told By Zelena and Lunaya. Book 3 - Twin Moon - Told by Zelena and Whiskey.

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Mated To Big Brother-in-law

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9.5

339 Chapters

The Lycan King's Rejected Daughter

“You are nothing, and you are no one. I will never have a human as a mate. I Jarek Hudson reject you as my mate and my future Luna,” he says to me with no emotion. “Now accept it,” he demands. Keena is a human among Lycans and werewolves. At least that is until she turns 18 and her powers begin to manifest. Keena is destined to be a witch. Knowing that she doesn't have a wolf or a lycan her fated mate rejects her. Keena is heart broken and fears a life without a mate until she meets her new body guard, Ward. Ward shows her all of the love and care that a mate should. Will Jarek come around or will Ward win her heart before Jarek can change his? Or will something sinister tear her away from both of them? Book one: Fated to the Enemy Series Book two: Rogue Princess Book three: The Lycan King's Rejected Daughter

9.8

238 Chapters

The Devil's Love For The Heiress

Have you ever had “A Man Who Got Away?” Sarah Kate Wright, a beautiful heiress to Wright Diamond Corporation, let Carlos Ronaldo slip through her fingers. He loved her, but she did not see him. He left Braeton City without saying goodbye. After nine years, Carlos became widely known as “The Devil” on court. Hot, famous, and rich, he became every woman's desire. He returned to Braeton City and came face to face with… the girl he left behind. *** "Why did you leave without a word?” Kate asked, looking straight into his grey eyes. "You were my world, but you did not see me,” Carlos replied. It was funny how the tables turned because after Carlos left, all Kate could see was him. *** Book 4 of The Wright Family Series Book 1: Mommy, Where Is Daddy? The Forsaken Daughter's Return Book 2: Flash Marriage: A Billionaire For A Rebound Book 3: I Kissed A CEO And He Liked It Book 5: I Fell For The Boy His Daddy Was A Bonus Each book can be read as a standalone. Follow me on social media. Search Author_LiLhyz on IG & FB.

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The Prince Who Was Raised in Hell

I, Caspian Montgomery, have returned from the hellhole prison. I’ll use this Nine-Foot Titan Sword to move mountains, part the seas, cultivate myself to ascension, and rule the world.

9.5

3719 Chapters

Who Is Kabuto Yakushi In The Naruto Series?

3 Answers2025-08-29 19:42:58

I got hooked on 'Naruto' partly because of characters like Kabuto—he's one of those figures who starts off almost boringly useful and then turns into something fascinatingly tragic. When we first meet him he’s a super-competent medic and a spy, the kind of person who can patch you up and also slip secrets into someone’s ear without being noticed. He’s Orochimaru’s right-hand for a long stretch, playing the perfect obedient subordinate while gathering intel, doing lab work, and generally being unnervingly efficient.

What I always loved is how layered his identity crisis is. Kabuto wasn’t born villainous: he’s the product of war and abandonment, someone who fills himself with other people’s strengths to feel whole. That’s literal too—later on he starts incorporating DNA and techniques from others to make himself stronger, essentially becoming a patchwork of abilities. That experimentation is what turns him into the major threat in the second half of the series: physically altered, mentally unstable, and wielding Edo Tensei during the Fourth Great Ninja War.

His turning point—when Itachi uses Izanami to trap him emotionally—hits hard. Itachi forces Kabuto to confront who he really is, and for the first time Kabuto lets go of the need to be everyone else. He undoes Edo Tensei and moves toward a quieter existence afterward, which is oddly satisfying as closure. For me Kabuto is a reminder that villains in 'Naruto' often have painfully human roots; he’s a product of neglect, intelligence, and an almost desperate hunger to belong. Rewatching his arc makes you notice small moments that hinted at that yearning long before he became a walking experiment, and honestly it still gives me chills.

When Did Kabuto Yakushi Lose His Memory In Canon?

3 Answers2025-08-29 06:47:04

I still get chills thinking about that scene — the way Kabuto unravels is one of those rare, quiet moments in 'Naruto' that hits harder the older you get. To be precise: Kabuto never really suffers a single, textbook case of straight amnesia in canon where all his memories instantly vanish. Instead, his sense of self fractures over time. As a child he was an orphan who lost his family and identity, and that emotional erasure set the stage for years of denial. He built a persona out of being useful and efficient, and people like Orochimaru and others reinforced that construct.

The clearest turning point comes during the confrontation with Itachi Uchiha in the war arc. Itachi traps Kabuto with Izanami, forcing him into a loop where he repeatedly relives the same moment until he acknowledges and accepts his true past — the real memories and the pain behind them. That loop wasn’t about erasing memory; it was about breaking Kabuto’s refusal to accept who he actually was. After Izanami, Kabuto discards the false, deflective identity he’d built and stops being the manipulative puppet-master who used other people and their powers. He walks away profoundly changed, not by sudden loss of recollection, but by finally facing the memories he’d long denied.

If you want to rewatch it, look for the Itachi vs. Kabuto sequence in 'Naruto Shippuden' — it’s one of those scenes where the psychological stakes are just as important as the jutsu, and it explains why Kabuto behaves so differently afterward.

Why Did Kabuto Yakushi Join Orochimaru'S Team?

3 Answers2025-08-29 11:10:58

There's a cold little logic that always sits behind Kabuto's choices for me: he wanted something he never had — a clear place to belong, knowledge to fill the blank parts of himself, and power to keep others from deciding his fate.

Growing up in the margins (the manga hints at war orphan roots and patchwork caretakers), Kabuto learned to be useful first and human second. When Orochimaru came into the picture, he didn’t just offer a paycheck or orders; he offered mentorship, forbidden medical lore, and a promise of identity through skill. I like to imagine reading that arc on the train, watching other commuters and thinking how practical and cold Kabuto’s calculus was: survival via utility. He becomes a spy, a surgeon, a translator of secrets — all roles that get him attention without demanding he show his true self.

Beyond survival, there’s a hunger for self-definition. Kabuto keeps collecting fragments of others — knowledge, bodies, techniques — because forming himself from other people is easier than starting from nowhere. Orochimaru catalyzed that tendency: he validated the pursuit of taboo knowledge and encouraged detachment. So joining Orochimaru was part pragmatism, part manipulation, and part a tragic search for meaning. Even now, when I flip through 'Naruto' or rewatch the scenes, I feel more sympathy than hate — a broken kid choosing the scariest door because it seemed like the only one that opened.

Where Should Fans Buy Kabuto Yakushi Collectibles?

3 Answers2025-08-29 15:01:23

My shelf is overflowing with little boxes and I still get a kick hunting down the perfect 'Kabuto Yakushi' figure. If you want brand-new, preorders and official releases are safest at sites like AmiAmi, HobbyLink Japan, and the Good Smile Company shop — they often have early-bird prices and ship internationally. For Bandai-produced items or exclusives, the Premium Bandai store and the official Bandai Namco retailers are where limited runs show up. If you're into prize figures or cheaper options, keep an eye on Banpresto listings through import shops or local convention dealers.

If you don't mind secondhand gear, Mandarake and Suruga-ya in Japan are treasure troves for out-of-production pieces; I snagged a nearly mint boxed Kabuto once via Mandarake and the thrill of unpacking it was real. For auctions, Yahoo! Japan Auctions accessed through proxy services like Buyee, FromJapan, or ZenMarket can land you rare variants—just remember to factor in proxy fees and international shipping. eBay and Amazon are fine for convenience, but double-check seller photos, feedback, and for authenticity holograms or manufacturer seals. MyFigureCollection (MFC) is my go-to database to verify release dates, product codes, and market value before I click buy.

A few practical tips: set up wishlist alerts, confirm SKU/product codes, check return policies, and prefer PayPal or credit cards that offer purchase protection. Beware of knockoffs by comparing close-up box art and sculpt details, and ask sellers for extra photos if needed. If you love attending local conventions, chat with vendors there — sometimes I barter for better prices or learn about private sellers. Happy hunting; the chase is half the fun and the unboxing is the cherry on top.

Who Voices Kabuto Yakushi In The English Dub?

3 Answers2025-08-29 17:31:13

I got into 'Naruto' during a late-night anime binge and one thing that stuck with me was Kabuto’s icy, calculating voice — in the English dub, that’s Steve Staley. He carries Kabuto from the earlier manipulative medical-ninja scenes right through to the more intense moments in 'Naruto Shippuden', and his performance shifts subtly as the character becomes darker and more complex.

When I think about it, Staley’s delivery is what helps sell Kabuto’s creepier, clinical side. He can sound polite and bland in one scene and coldly menacing in the next, which is perfect for a character who’s always got ulterior motives. If you’ve played any of the 'Naruto' games or watched the dubbed episodes, you’ll probably recognize that same voice — he keeps Kabuto consistent across various media. For me, his work made rewatching scenes feel different: I found myself noticing the tiny inflections that hinted at Kabuto’s real intentions, and that made the character way more interesting.

So yeah, if you’re looking to credit the English voice of Kabuto Yakushi in 'Naruto'/'Naruto Shippuden', it’s Steve Staley — a solid pick who really helped define Kabuto for English-speaking audiences. If you’re curious about other roles he’s done, it’s fun to hunt them down and hear the differences.

Can Kabuto Yakushi Be Redeemed By The End Of Naruto?

3 Answers2025-08-29 14:01:42

Walking through Kabuto's arc in 'Naruto' always feels like sitting through a long, uncomfortable conversation with someone who’s been hurt so badly they hurt others to prove they exist. I don't want to excuse what he did — he participated in horrific acts, raised corpses like tools, and lied to himself about who he was. But by the end of the war his arc moves away from power-trip villainy into something messier: a wounded person finally being forced to look at his own reflection.

Itachi's use of Izanami is the turning point we get, and it matters. It strips Kabuto of his pretenses and makes him confront the fragments he'd assembled from other people. When he surrenders control of Edo Tensei and stops fighting, that isn't a public absolution so much as a private acceptance. To me, that counts as real redemption on an internal level — he admits his lies, stops causing more harm, and seems to choose a quieter, more reflective path after the war.

That said, full societal redemption would be a longer road. The villages and families he harmed would need time, and real atonement would probably require active reparations: helping survivors, using his medical/knowledge skills for reconstruction, or caring for orphans (there’s narrative resonance in him giving back what he once used). I like to imagine him quietly trying to make amends, imperfectly, because his story ends with growth rather than a clean forgivable finish — which feels honest to me.

How Did Kabuto Yakushi Gain Edo Tensei Control?

3 Answers2025-08-29 10:47:47

I've always been the sort of nerd who dives into the messy how-and-why of things, and Kabuto's Edo Tensei run in 'Naruto' is one of those scenes I dissected for ages. The short of it is: he didn't invent Edo Tensei — that credit goes way back — but he found, stole, and then perfected the method. Tobirama originally developed the Impure World Reincarnation way back, and Orochimaru had been poking at forbidden jutsu and notes for years. Kabuto scavenged Orochimaru's lab and archives after Orochimaru was driven off, absorbed a ton of research, and used that as a springboard.

From there Kabuto did two key things. He collected DNA samples of countless shinobi (hair, blood, teeth, bone fragments — the usual Naruto macabre checklist) and he solved the logistics problem of control and scaling. Classic Edo Tensei binds a soul to a living vessel and the summoner imposes control with a sealing formula. Kabuto rebuilt the process: he created more reliable vessels (reconstructed bodies and Zetsu-like matter he manipulated) and layered in binding seals so he could command huge numbers without the usual drain. He also integrated a ton of biological research and modified the release/control tags, which let him do that massive, stable reanimation army in the Fourth Great Ninja War.

What I love about that arc is the human side — Kabuto used knowledge as a replacement for identity, and the Edo Tensei became both his weapon and his crutch. Itachi's Izanami ending that chapter is so fitting; the technique was powerful, but Kabuto was undone not by raw force but by confronting himself. It makes the whole scheme feel tragic rather than just impressive.

What Are Kabuto Yakushi'S Powers And Abilities?

3 Answers2025-08-29 15:26:17

Man, Kabuto is one of those characters who sneaks up on you — at first he’s the pale, polite medical assistant, and then he becomes this terrifying hybrid of surgeon, spy, and walking lab experiment. In the early parts of 'Naruto' he shows incredible chakra control and medical ninjutsu: surgical precision with scalpels, healing techniques, poison knowledge, and a talent for infiltration and intel-gathering. He’s great at disguise, languages, eavesdropping, and playing roles — basically the ultimate operative who can stitch you up or slit your throat depending on orders.

Then he escalates. After absorbing Orochimaru’s influence and later grafting DNA from dozens (if not hundreds) of shinobi, Kabuto gains a monstrous toolkit. His chakra pool balloons, his regeneration becomes extreme, and his body acquires snake-like traits: shedding skin, stretching limbs, and fast self-repair. He can synthesize or mimic many techniques associated with the DNA he absorbed — elemental jutsu, summoning variations, and unique fighting styles — which makes him highly unpredictable in combat. He also masters Edo Tensei (the Reanimation Technique) and uses it to resurrect entire armies and famous shinobi during the war.

On top of all that, Kabuto develops a form of Sage Mode: his senses sharpen, strength and reflexes climb, and nature energy fuels his already scary regeneration and jutsu. But he isn’t invincible — his identity crisis and emotional instability are real weaknesses, and Itachi’s Izanami exposed that flaw. He’s a fascinating mix of brains, medical skill, espionage craft, and biological brute force, and watching his arc go from quiet handler to desperate godlike experiment always gives me chills.

Which Anime Episodes Focus On Kabuto Yakushi'S Backstory?

3 Answers2025-08-29 14:08:15

Man, the first time I watched the Itachi vs. Kabuto sequence I had to pause and rewatch because it flips everything you thought you knew about him. If you want the core of Kabuto Yakushi’s backstory in the anime, the must-see chunk is in 'Naruto Shippuden' during the confrontation where Itachi uses Izanami to trap him. Those episodes center on Kabuto’s identity crisis, his childhood memories, and why he became who he is — they’re the heart of his origin on-screen and are packed with flashbacks and emotional beats that explain his motives.

If you’re doing a fuller rewatch, sprinkle in a look at some earlier bits in the original 'Naruto' where Kabuto appears (small scenes and hints about his background pop up in a few episodes before Shippuden). Also pay attention to his role during the Fourth Great Ninja War arc in 'Naruto Shippuden' — there are later episodes that show the consequences and extensions of his past decisions and how his adopted techniques and identities play out. Watching the Itachi-Kabuto episodes, then jumping forward to the war episodes that involve Kabuto gives you a satisfying throughline of cause and effect.

Personally, I like watching those Itachi-focused episodes first, then revisiting Kabuto’s earlier cameos in the original series to see how subtle the clues were. It makes the whole arc feel like a puzzle clicking into place rather than an isolated backstory drop.

What Manga Chapters Reveal Kabuto Yakushi'S Origins?

3 Answers2025-08-27 19:29:13

I've dug through my old volumes more times than I can count, and what helps most is to think of Kabuto's story as revealed in pieces rather than one neat arc. If you want chapter signposts, start in the late 230s to mid-240s of 'Naruto' — that's where Kishimoto drops the earliest, most important childhood flashbacks: the aftermath of the war that left him orphaned, his time in the orphanage, and how he came under the wing of adults who shaped him. Those chapters show the human side of Kabuto before he becomes a tool for others.
The next big chunk to read is the set of chapters that cover his relationship with Orochimaru and his role as a spy and medic. These are sprinkled across Part I and early Part II, but the emotional core and the full context of why he chose (or felt forced into) certain loyalties are revealed later during his confrontation with Itachi and during the war arc. In practical terms, look through the chapters clustered in the mid-to-late 300s where the Itachi/Kabuto clash forces him to face buried memories, and then the early 400s where the Fourth Great Ninja War expands on his past choices.
If you prefer a quicker path, read the late-230s to mid-240s first for childhood, then the mid-300s for the psychological turning point, and finally the war-era chapters for closure. The anime also fleshes out some scenes if you want more texture, but the manga is where the core revelations land for me — raw and compact, like a lot of the best moments in 'Naruto'.