Naruto x RWBY x Re: Monster (Minor)

WARNING!

If you are a reader who likes to feel "Omniscient", and likes to know everything about the story beforehand…prepare to be sorely disappointed. I reveal information as the story progresses, so patience will be necessary!

Summary: Torn from his world, Naruto is sent into Limbo upon death. His memories become fragmented as his soul slowly becomes purified for the cycle of reincarnation. Before he could be cleansed fully, he is sent to another plane to meet a "God" who no longer has power over their dimension. How will Naruto use this new lease at life? OOC Naruto. Slow Pace. Some Gore. Read A/N for more.

A/N: So this is my second story! I know, it's a reincarnation story, so unoriginal right?...Welp, I have no defense. I've seen stories of a similar nature to this one, so I won't even say this 'type' of story is original, but I think the content will be entertaining all the same, and go into different things other stories haven't.

I don't have this story as well thought out as I do for NaruKami, but when ya get the urge to write, you just gotta go with the flow.

So now, I will pre-frame so you know what to expect:

Naruto is out of character?

Yes...Yes he is. I would use an OC, but there are some things and theories I want to bring in from the Naruverse that only revolve around him. He is out of character because his memories will be fragmented. I still haven't decided if he will regain them.

Parings? Pairings?! PAIRINGS!

Woah...just take it easy man. (Quote by Drake Bell)

I have no confirmation other than that Naruto definitely won't be by his lonesome. Even as I say this...Romances will not happen for a long time.

I will also admit that I lean toward harems. I have a lot of favorite characters, and I am indecisive, so sue me. So again...do NOT be surprised if this turns out to be a harem...you have been warned.

Though I am sorry for those who are Ruby and Weiss fans...I don't want to pair them with him. I don't mind them as characters, but I just do not want it to happen, so again...sorry.

If you can provide a convincing argument, you may have a sliver of a chance.

I'm not looking for suggestions at the moment, and just going with the flow.

Since the Story is called Re: Grimm, Does it crossover with other stuff?

Yes. The more obvious crossover is Naruto x RWBY, but there is a crossover with Re: Monster (not the characters, just the story elements). There are other story elements I will be pulling from other Animes/mangas/etc. And I will make note of them when the time comes. Don't worry, it wont just be a pile of random shit in one story. Everything I add has a purpose and should flow well with it...If I am good enough to pull that off. But we will see!

What kind of "Naruto" are we talking here?

Well...This will be a bit difficult to describe since there will be a few different facets to this Naruto. I will say that there are both dark, and light elements in this story. The beginning WILL turn out to be a bit dark for the most part...and here is my warning...There MAY be detailed gore at some point, and I will be sure to give fair warning!...So this story may not be good for those who are weak in the stomach...seriously, don't.

The lighter moments won't happen until after I get through Naruto's development. Expect the dark and light moments to alternate frequently.

Does Naruto have Chakra?

No, this Naruto has No Chakra! Reason being...I wanted to use this story to test my ability in altering pre-existing characters and abilities. Naruto will still be strong (and smart in this story), but it won't necessarily be in the same way. He will adapt to using the abilities he is provided in the RWBY-verse. If you want to see a Naruto with chakra, you can check out my other story, or various others that other people have made.

What will the update schedule be like?

For this story? Whenever I feel like it. My main focus is still on NaruKami, so I will update this when I have the opportunity. The chapters may also be shorter than NaruKami (2000-5000 words, maybe more depending on whether or not I'm in the zone).

Right now, this story is going through a trial phase. Depending on how it turns out in the first few chapters, and if I feel like I can keep it going, I will. If not...then I will postpone it until I do feel like picking it up again. By no means will I drop it without valid reason and fairly good warning.

With that being said, I hope you enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own the Naruto, RWBY, or Re: Monster Franchise or any of its characters. I am but a simple man, with a simple desire to write a fanfiction that has been plaguing my mind.

The only thing I own in this story are my theories, original characters (if I decide to make any), and scenarios that did not exist in the original stories.

Prologue – From Limbo to Life

Limbo.

Not much is known about the word, what it means, and what it refers to.

There have been many references, definitions, and perceptions of the word and what it entailed.

It is believed by some that it is the abode of souls, where those who have reached the end of their time come to rest.

Others believe that it is a space that is void of all things, where souls gather to await judgement for an unknown time.

It was a truth that always escaped humanity because it was beyond their time. Only in death would this knowledge truly reveal itself, and that is where we find us now.

Spanning the darkness of empty space were countless orbs of souls, with each shining in varying hues of colors and lights.

The number seemed infinite and overwhelming, and some shined brighter than others, but all were fated to diminish at some point.

By no means do these souls disappear, they go through a process of reincarnation. When the light of these souls have diminished, it means that they have been 'purified' of their previous life.

This means the memories, experiences, and all things that came with their previous life are reset to a moldable, base state. From there, they will enter a new beginning, until it is their time to once again to return to the space where all souls reside.

The light represents the will and resistance of the souls against the process of reincarnation. The brighter they are, the stronger they can resist the affects of 'purification'...but the end is always inevitable.

That was...until now.

Across the sea of souls, there were few that could stand above the rest and be so pronounced in presence.

But there was one soul that shone a bright hue of orange that seemed to illuminate the darkness of its immediate surroundings. It was bright like the sun and firm like a diamond. Its will seemed almost unshakeable.

Where...is this? What happened?

The sun-like soul had thought to itself.

I think I...died? But...how?

The bright soul seemed confused and lost. It wasn't aware that the degradation of it's memories and previous life had already begun the process of cleansing.

As it tried to recollect the lost memories, it could feel a sharp pain from resistance through its pointless effort.

AHH! Shit...why...why can't I remember...? It thought in slight anger and annoyance.

I was in a war...there was a large beast with a single eye…that's right! The Juubi! But...what happened afterwards?

Since the process had only begun, it was still able to recall what may have lead to it's death, as well as its life up until that point. He began by attempting to remember those he knew and his own name.

I can still remember my name...Naruto Uzumaki. I was fighting with Sakura, Sasuke, Kakashi...my dad and many other shinobi...so maybe I'm suffering from short term memory loss?

As a soul, the now named light that was Naruto Uzumaki was unable to 'see', but it was able to sense and 'feel' for things.

What happened to my body?! Where is everyone?!

Naruto began to panic.

Not many souls were blessed with the awareness he had. It was both a blessing, and a curse.

A blessing to that you can recall the times you had in your life before heading to a new one.

It was a curse because you were forced to be aware that your memories are slowly dying as time progressed, until the moment it completely vanished.

And thus began the inner turmoil and suffering of Naruto Uzumaki, as he slowly began to forget himself and all those he once held dear.

How much time had passed since Naruto became aware?

Days? Weeks? Months?

In a plane where there seems to be nothing but endless souls, there was no way of telling time properly, but he knew that he didn't have long.

It didn't take long for him to become aware that he was slowly losing his memories, and that fact scared him.

He tried with all his will to resist, and though he was able to prolong his fate, there was a cost.

If he had let his memories die passively, it would have been done in inverse order from the time he died, down until his first breath of life.

Because he was aggressive in overturning fate, however, his memories became fragmented in what was lost and what remained.

He knew he had forgotten some important people already...he could recall he was on a team with people, but the names were lost to him.

He knew there was a woman who was the leader of his village that he grew close to...and funnily (but pathetically) enough, he could only recall her giant breasts.

He knew there was an old man with white, long hair who had a tendency for peeping on woman, but he couldn't remember his name. He knew this was important to him, and held some significance in his life, because the hurt was much greater when he forgot this man.

The price of fighting against fate were the memories of people he had once fought to protect.

This thought had brought him despair, but he refused to give in to fate. He was never one to follow the rules set before him. He was born to bend them and mark his own path in life.

I will not succumb to this...I will not let the time I spent...the lessons I learned...and the life I lived, die like this! I am Naruto Uzu-fucking-maki!

It was this thought that sent a surge of power and light in the distance, once more shedding light into the abyss of emptiness.

As Naruto continued his battle, he did not realize he managed to catch the attention of a primordial being that was far above any god that had been mentioned within the folds of time and space, and further beyond that.

It was a being that carried no bias, no emotion, and no thought.

The being was the law of the universe given form.

This being was the network that connected all planes of existences and parallel universes.

This being was the god of what all things were, are, and will be.

Peace, Love, and War.

Past, Present, and Future.

Creation, Evolution, and Destruction.

Everything that existed, were within its domain.

And with Naruto's outburst, a chord was struck.

It felt the will of Naruto synchronize with a 'creator' of one particular universe.

With such a powerful attraction, it decided to harmonize the two beings by bringing them together.

Naruto began to feel his soul begin to disappear, greatly shocking him.

What the hell?! I thought I still had time! What's goin-

In but a moment, and before he could finish that last thought, a flash of white engulfed the once dark abyss. As the light dissipated, the presence of Naruto was no longer in sight.

"Hahh...I wish I could have done more..."

Deep within the stretches of space, floating amongst the large array of stars was a lone figure that was an ethereal white in appearance. Surrounding was a deep glow, with no features that could be seen besides the shape of his figure.

Not far from him was a shattered moon with fragments that seemed to stray outwardly, seemingly to escape the source.

Beneath the damaged moon was a world of his creation...remnant.

This figure was the "God" (so to speak) of this dimension. It was a world of his own design, one he created with great hopes and dreams...unfortunately, circumstances had lead from one thing to another, and not everything was as happy as he had planned.

There was so much more he wanted to do with this dimension...so much more he still wants to do, but he did not possess the means.

So now, he can only watch as time passes the world by, and hope that things will turn out for the better...but lately, he has turned to wishing for a change...a miracle of sorts to change the way the world was set.

I wonder if there is a way I coul-

But before this god could finish that thought, a flash of white engulfed his vision, temporarily blinding him.

When the light dimmed and his vision returned once more, he opened his eyes to find the source of the light.

He did not need to look far because before him was a small, orange, orb of light.

This drew a curious look from the god, as he began to question it's existence.

This thing...must be a soul...what is it doing so far out of Limbo?

As he examined the orb closer, and hint of shock could be heard from his tone of voice.

This soul hasn't been purified completely! How did it even get here...?

As the god continued to mull over these thoughts, the orange soul began to regain its bearings as it took in its surroundings.

Ugh...what happened...and where is this?

Hearing the thoughts of the soul, the god once more became astonished as he looked on.

This soul can even communicate? There is definitely something strange about this one...

No longer willing to hold back their curiosity, the god finally spoke, "Ah! Welcome to my domain lost soul!"

Finally being aware of another presence, Naruto focused onto the ethereal figure in surprise and asked, "What? Who are you?!"

The ethereal figure chuckled lightly before they continued with their arms spread in exxageration, "Well, to answer your questions...it's as I said before! You are in my domain! I am the "God" of this dimension, and as for what happened...I don't have a clue."

The orange soul seeming to raise an imaginary eyebrow at his words.

"A God? Dimension?...Honestly, you completely lost me...and if you're a god, how don't you know? Didn't you bring me here?"

The ethereal figure just shrugged their shoulder with hands raised, "I'm afraid that's beyond my ability. As I said, I'm a "God" of this dimension, so there is no way I could pull you in from another one. Especially from Limbo, the abode of souls that await judgement to pass."

The figure then took a seated position in space and continued, "Only one god has the authority to do that...and before you ask, there is no way I would know the reason...but I do know that nothing is done without a purpose."

Moving a hand to their chin, the transparent figure mumbled to himself, "You really are a mystery..."

He then asked in a questioning tone, "Do you happen to remember your name?"

With how confusing the situation was, Naruto could only nod dumbly and answer, "Yea, it's Naruto...Naruto Uzumaki."

Upon hearing that name, the figure's unseen eyes seemed to widen as he thought, Naruto? As in, THE Naruto? From that dimension?!

Noticing the god's surprise, Naruto decided to ask out of curiosity, "Why does it seem like you know me?"

Being broken away from their thoughts, the figure looked towards Naruto with a hidden smirk.

The primordial god definitely answered my prayers if he's here! This may be the change this world needs...for better or worse has yet to be determined, and only time will tell.

The figure then turned his attention to the orange soul once more, "Well yes, of course! Us "Gods" are very familiar with the others to a certain extent...and yours is definitely among the most famous of them all!"

Though Naruto was plenty curious about how they were all connected amongst other things...there was another thing that had been bothering him for a bit now.

"You've been punctuating the word "God" for a while now... are you a god or not?"

The figure seemed to scratch its head at the question, aware that the coming conversation may just confuse the soul of Naruto even more...but he digressed.

"Well...I use the term "God" lightly, as do all the others because there is only one true god amongst us...the rest of us are what you may call, 'Creators'."

It was Naruto's turn to ask in confusion, "Well...what's the difference between a true god and a 'Creator'?"

The figure responded lazily while floating around the orb in space with relaxed ease, "'Creators' are only responsible for the dimension they created, while the true god governs all things, to put it simply."

The figure then stopped in front of the soul and continued, "In case you were wondering...the creator of your world is a man called Masashi Kishimoto. Where I came from, he was fairly famous amongst other 'Creators', hence why I am familiar with who you are. In fact, there probably isn't a 'Creator' from my plane that doesn't know about you!"

Naruto had so many questions swarming around in his mind. There was just so much he wanted to know at one time…but despite his curiosity about these 'Creators', he figured he should wrap his head around one thing at a time.

So far, he was not provided with anything that concerned his current situation, which was his immediate worry for the moment.

Taking his attention from the figure, he finally took the time to view his surroundings, "So I know this is your domain…but what exactly is this place?"

The figure sent his gaze upon the world before answering, "This world of mine is called 'Remnant'. It's a world filled with skilled fighters known as hunters and huntresses…to make it easier for you to understand, they can be considered equivalent to the shinobi of your world. Though, I will admit that the general populace aren't nearly as skilled, nor versatile, as the people of your dimension...but by no means are they weak."

At this point, Naruto could sense the mood of the figure shift into one of sadness.

The figure continued, " This world…it was meant for so much more. The potential was staggering, and I poured my heart and soul into every part of its design…unfortunately, I can't influence the world like I was once able to."

This drew Naruto's attention as he thought, He no longer has influence over this world? How can a 'Creator' not have power over the world they made?

As if he could sense Naruto's thoughts, the figure said, "Right now, I am in a similar state to what you are in. I am a shadow of my former self, with little power to affect a dimension as large as this."

Gazing at the shattered moon, he spoke with a sense of melancholy, "You see, us 'Creators' come from various worlds, but a majority of us come from a place called Earth."

Earth? They named their planet based on an element? Thought Naruto. His planet never had a proper name, everything was just referred to as the Elemental Nations as a whole. It was interesting to him that a world would name themselves after an element.

Their primary element must have been towards earth release, he thought inwardly.

The figure just shook his head, knowing Naruto had misunderstood him, "Your forgetting that this world is completely different from yours. We didn't have powers like you, or many others did. Regardless, we weren't simple people. We more than made up for our lack of ability with our technology and adaptability. We were capable of things many others weren't close to having."

He then adopted a proud stance as he floated, "We invented things to communicate from long distances and we were capable of sending a normal man to the moon, without the use of some 'miracle' source of energy like ki or chakra. Our world was filled with innovators. I myself was the mastermind behind an animated series."

Naruto appeared confused with all of the unknown terms that were being thrown around, but he could tell that it was definitely amazing from how the figure spoke with such passion and pride.

The 'Creator' once more entered a somber mood after retelling some of the greatest inventions his world made and bragging about what they have done.

"I won't bore you with the details…but essentially us 'Creators' had invented worlds from our imagination, without even knowing it could become a reality."

"How could you not know? When you create an entire dimension, I would imagine it would be hard to miss." Naruto questioned, perplexed by the logic he was presented. One would think a person would be aware of the fact they had created a whole different plane of existence...right?

"You would be right," the figure started, "but in our world, they were just works of fiction; fabrications meant for entertainment. It isn't until you meet certain qualifications and pass through limbo that you are given the chance to make fiction a reality…however, there is always a downside to miracles such as this."

Silence reined for a moment before Naruto spoke up, "And I assume that cost…was that you could no longer affect the world you created?"

The 'Creator' nodded their head in return, "Yes…You see, I was only able to create this dimension because I was 'alive' in my original world. Due to unforeseen…medical issues, I passed away before I could complete it. I was only able to directly change the world while I was alive…but now? I am nothing more than an ethereal being with limited power."

The figure then sent Naruto a 'look' that he knew was mischievous in nature.

"However, with all restrictions come loopholes...And that, is where you come in."

"Me?" He questioned in bewilderment.

"What can I do? In case you haven't noticed…I don't even have a body."

The figure chuckled lightly at Naruto's confusion, finding such a famous figure to be confused raher entertaining to watch, " I can see that, but you underestimate your potential. While I can't change the world in some godly, and direct way, I am more than capable of allowing you to exist in my world."

If Naruto had a face, his eyes would no doubt be widened in shock.

"You mean…I can have another chance? At life?"

The figure merely nodded, "Of course! It is definitely within my power to do so," but then he adopted a solemn, serious look, "however…as a residual soul, you will need to occupy a body."

"Why is that an issue?" He asked, only to receive an answer he had no desire to hear, and no doubt was shocked by.

"It isn't necessarily a problem…for you. In order for you to exist," He paused with a short sigh, "you need to occupy an already existing host…meaning, whichever body you choose to take, whatever life was there initially will disappear…forever."

In a horrified tone, he stuttered, " W-What? Is it impossible for me to start as a newborn in this world?!"

The figure merely shook his head gravely, " Yes…but again, you would only be taking away the future of the unborn host. You seem to forget that you are an anomaly to this world Naruto, so there is no empty human vessel for you to take over…Is this something you still want to do, even after hearing all this?"

At that, Naruto shook his head without hesitation, "Even if I think this is a rare opportunity…I can't do this. I won't take away someone's future just so I can have another shot at life."

At those words, the figure seemed to nod his head, satisfied by the answer.

You truly live up to your legacy, Naruto Uzumaki, thought the figure.

I'm positive you will bring about great change to Remnant.

"I had a feeling you would say that…that's why I found another way for you to enter my world."

With renewed excitement in his voice, Naruto asked, "And how is that?"

Seeing he had his attention, the figure continued, "I can reincarnate you as a creature from this world called Grimm, who possess form, yet no natural soul…I will not lie to you though. These creatures are regarded with hate by humanity, and they are truly a dark force as they are now…but the people of this world don't understand that there is more than meets the eye with these creatures. They have so much potential, and they were meant for so much more, much like everyone else...but there is nothing I can do at this point."

The figure then sent Naruto a pleading gaze, "If you choose to become a Grimm, you will go through a lot of hardships and changes in your life, some greater than the pain you may have experienced in your previous world…you will be forced to do things you never have even had nightmares of doing...you may not even come out as the same person you went in as…but I believe you are someone who can do good, and change the world for all races on Remnant…so please, consider this with deep thought."

To hear that he would be reincarnated as a monster…Naruto was obviously not too happy to hear that. He may not remember much of his previous life…but he knew it was one of hardship. It was difficult to recall everything in order now that they were fragmented, but he knew he went through a period where he was considered a monster.

Is that something I really want to live through again? He thought in deep contemplation.

As he continued to think, he asked himself…did he really turn out so bad?

Yes, he might have experienced pain in the past, but did he fall into corruption? Did he truly live up to the title of 'demon' he had placed upon him?

The answer was…no.

He pressed on despite the neglect and pain he experienced, and became stronger than ever.

In fact…he thought that with challenges and hardship, you will become stronger, faster, and wiser more quickly than any other method that could be used.

He was considered a monster once, and he came out on top…what would make this time any different?

After careful thought, Naruto answered, "I understand…I will become a Grimm, and I promise to try my best to change the world for the better, and I never go back on a promise."

The figure clapped their hands together in excitement and yelled, "Great! Unfortunately, I am only able to enter you into the Blank period, so-"

"Blank period? What is that?" Naruto interrupted.

The figure slapped his hand to his forehead and said, "Ahh, sorry about that. When I was alive on earth, even though I created this dimension, I was only able to go into detail about some of the history. The 'blank' period represents the part of history I have yet to create."

"Why can't I insert myself into the era of history you created?"

"It has to do with the loopholes in the laws the true God had established. The history I made can't be changed through direct means. If something is to be changed, I need to do something before my history became established. This variable, which will be you, can alter the history from that period on. I'm not sure how far you will be from the original timeline, I just know it will be quite a bit ahead...it could span from a few years, to centuries...but you don't need to worry about age. As a Grimm, you won't die with the progression of time. You can only die if you are killed directly."

Naruto nodded his head in understanding, before asking, "Is there anything I need to be aware of before heading off?"

The figure nodded his head and said, "Just keep one thing in mind. This dimension I created is centered around eight key individuals." He then pressed his finger against Naruto's soul and a white glow formed around his orange soul.

He felt a warm sensation and immediately after, eight different, shadowy figures with varying colors surrounding them like a cloak appeared in his mind.

The first was a blurred red, moving at incredible speeds and radiating joy and energy.

The second was a cold white, frigid in countenance and elegant in style.

The third was a deep black, agile in flow, flexible in movement, and shrouded in mystery.

The fourth was a burning yellow that raged and danced wildly with both passion and fury.

The fifth was a bright yellow, clumsy in appearance, but strong in heart.

The sixth was an ecstatic pink, over abundant in excitement and wild in power.

The seventh was a captivating red, noble in heart and genuine in kindness.

The last was a split between green and pink, quiet and lax at times, but honorable and strong all the same.

Naruto could also feel a small amount of general information regarding the world of Remnant flow into his mind.

When Naruto regained himself, he took in the figure once more and saw his form change from its former ethereal white appearance to an individual with a normal, human appearance and dark hair.

The figure smiled and said, "Do remember these figures, because they hold great significance for this dimension. How you act towards them…I leave it up to you. I only ask that whatever you decide upon, you think it through carefully."

Naruto said nothing, and only bowed his head in confirmation.

The now human figure smiled wider and said, "Thank you Naruto…I really hope you can change this world. It was long over due for change…I will send you in just a moment, but first…is there anything else you'd like to ask of me?"

There were many things Naruto could ask…he was very curious about the creators, the true God, the dimensions…the questions were endless.

But…he figured that they weren't things he had the ability to become involved with, nor did he have a desire to.

So he opted to ask a single thing.

"I've been curious about this since I first met you, and I still have yet to hear the answer…who are you? Not your title or what you were responsible for…but who are you?"

The figure sent him an honest smirk with hands folded behind his back, "Sorry…I didn't mean to ignore you outright, there was just too much to cover in so little time. As for who I am…My name's Monty Oum."

He then waved his hand in front of him and said as Naruto began to disappear once more in a flash of white, "…I have high hopes for you."

With that said, Naruto was gone and the 'Creator', now named Monty, sat once again in silence as he looked over the world of Remnant.

I certainly didn't expect him to come here…but I guess the stories were true…he really is an unpredictable existence. I wonder what you will do, Naruto Uzumaki.

R.I.P. Monty!

A/N: This is only a prologue, so don't expect the story to start here. This entire chapter just explains how Naruto gets to the new world, and nothing really exciting happens. It does, however, set some plot points for the future and helps to explain some things later down the line, so pay attention!

I may come back to this prologue to edit it, so beware!

Don't get too hung up about 'Creators', gods, dimensions, and all that. Most will be explained far into the future, but feel free to ask anyway...I just won't answer.

I threw a LOT at you, so I can understand if a lot of you are confused. Like it was mentioned, this story will start LOOOOOONGbefore it even gets to canon...but keep in mind I will have time-skips to make up for this. Grimm can be very old, and I wanted Naruto to be an aged, and experienced, Grimm before continuing his journey into Canon.

The only thing I wanted you to take away from this chapter, was how Naruto came to the RWBY-verse, how he lost some memories, why they were jumbled up, and why he is a Grimm instead of a human upon reincarnation.

Do leave reviews and comments, whether they be critical or supportive. I appreciate both. This story is more experimental for me, so do let me know what you think.

~Stay cool, but don't Freeze