I Don't Want to Get Hurt, So I'll Max Out My Defense - Chapter 276: 277: Who’s the Fastest at Turning Against Someone?

He approached her and announced domineeringly, “Ten million, you're mine!” Little did he know that she would smash his head and flee in panic! Five years later, for the sake of her young son, she endured humiliation and became his wife, always on guard around him, “Get out, what are you doing coming in?” His handsome face darkened, “Woman, you couldn't have forgotten that we are husband and wife, could you?”

As a young lord from a noble family, Ethan was destined for a life of luxury and glory, but unfortunately, fate was cruel and his awakening ritual turned him into a cripple, condemning him to a life of pain and suffering that would only end with his death.As he burned to death, everything seemed to be finally over for Ethan; however, from the depths of an endless abyss, an primordial being opened his eyes and perhaps out of pity or curiosity, gave Ethan a gift: the system of corruption.Now, with this new power, Ethan will fight to reclaim what is rightfully his.What do you need to know before reading this novel?1: No Netorare. But there will be netori (the protagonist stealing wives).3: Powerful protagonist, heir to ancestral power.4: Domination by sex, enemies becoming lovers, kingdom building, and massive military confrontations.5: Explicit violence and explicit sexual content.[Content warning: This is a smut novel, expect explicit sexual content and huge melons.]

[A Naruto “OC-SI” Fan Fiction]Make the best of what you have, they said... But what I am supposed to do when the best I have are red-eyed freaks, a child who's supposed to be the jailor of the most dangerous being in the world, a snake creep with serious boundary issues, and a whole world of super soldiers with licences to murder.And you know the best part? None of them like me so much...Oh shut it, old man! Take that Will of Fire and shove it up your—Yeah, this second swing at life isn't panning out...---------------------------------------------------------------What to expect:- Gradual strength progression. Meaningful growth. The MC is a normal guy dumped into the Narutoverse, starts out weak and has to work and struggle for everything he gains.- “Slow” paced. My writing style is a zoomed-in look camera that follows the protagonist. It might seem slow, but I ensure something is always happening to progress the plot forward.- Gritty and often bloody fights and actions scenes with a focus on taijutsu—you'll see individual combat, team fights, and large-scale battle.- A different take on the Narutoverse. The world is full of superhuman mercenaries with liscenes-to-kill—that along with the protagonist's struggles paint the world in a much darker light.- Additions and expansion to the “chakra” power system. I consider myself a conservative when it comes to adapting the power system—and aim to retain the original feel while highlighting the best parts.- The Outsider's Resolve version of Narutoverse uses the [Naruto Manga] as the base—with additions from anime, books, and even Boruto (though very less likely).

In Zhenhai City, the Chu Family receives an imperial decree that revives the hope of reclaiming their ancestral title, but only if a descendant places in the top three of the Martial Examination. For young Chu Yangxiang, who unexpectedly discovers he has Grade 1 Martial Dao Talent, this honor seems within reach. Yet, as he rises, envy and family rivalries emerge, with the privileged Chu Xiaoxiang demanding loyalty—or threatening to ruin him. Determined and battered, Chu Yangxiang faces a brutal choice: submit or fight for his family’s legacy. Will he overcome these powerful?