At this point the story desperately need Naruto to come back so it can get moving again. I don't hate the current issue between the Naras twins but it needs something to actually happen to resolve it, even if it is just for now and it all blows up again later.

 

Nah, I prefer this point of contention in the story. Action is fine and all, but moments like these are nice to read, too.

 

While the story is very good, the latest chapters have been a bit too slow and filled with drama for my liking.

 

New chapter and I would love to see an interlude from the perspective of Kofuku-oba, just to see what she thinks of Shikako.

Btw, chapter also says this:

 

Well, the logistics SNAFU that Shikako caused is paying unexpected dividends. I guess Shikako got what she wanted out of it.

Spoiler

An ability and complete willingness that other people recognize to cause problems unless her demands get satisfied.

I'm sure Kofuku-oba has some regret as to how the initial meetings went about because having to fight Shikako to get her to even show what new thing she's been developing is probably a pain.

The recycling chakra portion of the seal seems like a bigger advancement than Shikako realizes at the moment.

Nice to see Kiba and Shikako patch up their relationship a bit.

 

Like, on some level, they must be ecstatic, the clan I mean. They got a potential S-class member, finally. And not only is she probably going to be strong, she is not merely another killer. She also invents new techniques in different fields, innovating them. Even Jiraya was impressed by her work on sealing and that is no mean feat.

So, yeah, there must be excitement and dread for Shikako.

 

Silver Queen did an AMA on the DOS reddit.

There's some interesting info in there or just general stuff if you're curious about the author's views on DOS and other things.

 

Just read through it, was a fun one. Like the decision that the story won't really have any romance, at least involving Shikako. Feels right, especially with how Shikako was written so far.

So yeah, fun read but other than that, don't think we learned anything big.

 

With it being an SI going through the stations of canon and the protagonist accumulating all manner of effective skills, this story is rather easy to dismiss. However, the focus of the story is on the downtime from missions and the emotional strife of being a ninja and knowing a potential future. Combined with respectable writing, it's a 5/5 for me.

 

New chapter.

I quite like the Kiba and Shikako dynamic. Chapter was decent but nothing really amazing, although her using her shadow form and Kiba's reaction to that were gold.

I am not familiar with the current arc, whether it was filler or something original.

 

The subtle character growth (in strength here) continues through the timeskip arcs. Shikako, with the help of a chuunin (?) took down an ANBU squad with no casualties or collateral damage.

 

Shikako is getting pretty good with her tools.

Spoiler

Shadow form + shadow stitch + chakra sense getting used all together is a deadly surprise. I really liked some of the creepy imagery in this fight: from tendrils spilling out from what would be a deadly wound to her reversing the tendrils through her own shadow torso to hit the guy behind her.

Shadow tendrils + barrier scrolls was something we've seen before but it looks like it's getting easier and faster for her to do as well.

Also, cool, subtle economic warfare! I have a soft spot for stories that actually realize this is a valid line of threat with accounting coming in handy.

 

I think its original. I looked over all the filler arcs, and unless I missed something, nothing like this happened in canon.

 

Self-inserts in general don't make much sense, but if you can get past the whole 'reincarnated for no good reason' bump, this fic is pretty enjoyable.

The OC isn't all-knowing, and the author doesn't make her invincible because of her knowledge of the future. Plus, the story keeps Naruto as one of the central characters, instead of sidelining him in favor of the OC. Without that the fic probably wouldn't have been as good.
4/5 from me.

 

The best SI story ive ever read hands down, the characterization is superb with a reasonable growth of the SI's power level (DBZ FTW) without being being unreasonable and not being a complete cannon rehash (including original arcs). Other then being a little slow paced which is just a pet peeve this story is overall, amazing.

Overall 4/5 (5/5 if i wasn't an asshole)

 

It's Updated,
I love this story, but sometimes the slow pace can get to me. I'm glad these last few chapters are showing that things are starting to picking up again.

Spoiler

Shikako has just taunted Murphy's law. I wonder if this is where Asuma was suppose to run into Hidan. If so, I feel bad for Kakashi. He got this mission to keep her OUT of trouble.

 

I rather consider its pace among its strengths; its style would have to be totally different to alter the pace I think. Though admittedly it's a little inconsistent in what it does; just the nature of a story not planned out before the final draft is written, really, and of one done as a way to hone one's skill rather than as a wholly serious endeavor.

 

Too early for Hidan, I think. This is all still timeskip.