AN: Glad to see that this story has already gotten so much attention. I'll be sure to keep up the good work.
After reluctantly watching Shayera leave, Naruto and Sasuke both had entered into the dining hall where the remaining members of the League had returned to their seats around the table; John however was noticeably absent.
'Probably going to look for Shayera before she leaves' Naruto thought to himself, before being called out of his own thoughts as Superman clears his throat.
"First of all Naruto and Sasuke, we'd like to thank you both for all your help. Without your assistance, I don't know what we would have done," The Man of Steel began as the two ninja both gave a small smile in return.
"Hey, it was no trouble at all," Naruto shrugs as Superman smiles in return.
"However, there are a few questions we have to ask of you, if you wouldn't mind answering."
"Of course. Ask away," He says simply as he takes a seat across the table from where Superman was.
"First we would like to know how you both managed to get on the prison ship. Secondly, we'd like to why we have never heard of you two before. We're aware of several heroes and their activities all over the globe, so the way you've all managed to stay under the radar for so long has us fairly puzzled" Clark asked with a curious glance as the others aside from Batman and Wonder Woman, who knew the whole truth, nodded in agreement.
"Well, to answer your first question, We both snuck through an opening in the side. We're experts at being covert." Naruto shrugs. "As for the other question, would you mind if we sat down? This might take a while."
Superman then gestured to a couple of chairs across from him on the table.
Once seated, Naruto cleared his throat. "Now, Sasuke told me he gave the full story to Batman and Wonder Woman already, but here it goes" He starts as the League watches him carefully. He took a short breath before dropping a major bombshell on them. "We come from another universe."
To say that the League was shocked was an understatement. Everyone except for Batman and Wonder Woman were very visibly shocked by the sudden revelation.
"Yeah that's about the reaction I expected. Now, as for how, Sasuke learned of a powerful device during his travels...a new developed weapon that had been stolen and was going to be used by a rogue force of ninja who wished to start a new ninja village with those who desired to return to the old ways and meant to attack my own village itself to destroy it. Me and Sasuke did not wish that and we decided to head out and stop them before anyone got hurt...we tracked down the rogue forces and while I was able to convince some to surrender, the others did not. This forced us to fight and showing his abilities in combat once more, which had not dulled in the slightest even after years of travel around the world. However, their leader defied us despite his own respect for the both of us, revealed that he had already activated the weapon already and soon it would be unleashed on my home. The weapon itself was like a cannon shell and would instantly destroy the Leaf Village in the same way others had almost done years before. I would never let that happen after all that I had accomplished and what so many had fought and died for, so me and Sasuke intercepted the weapon with the same technique my father had used during his lifetime to move the weapon. But it detonated just as I used the technique...All I knew then was that we had stopped it before it reached Konoha and after that, all we saw was white...we thought we were dead for a moment there. But instead, the bomb sent us here," Naruto mused as the League was finally starting to regain their former composure.
"Well, that certainly answers that question," Clark stated bluntly before leaning forwards slightly in interest. "Now, tell us more about your powers. What exactly can you tow do? And how did you get them?"
"Well you've seen some of them already. They're mostly elemental in nature and the ability to manipulate energy that the people from our world call chakra," Naruto adds, "As for how we got them, we were born with them, as all the people from our world possess."
"How are we so sure if what you're saying is true? Or if the two of you can even be trusted," Batman interjected pointedly to the disdain of the League.
"Come on Bats! They saved our butts! If it weren't for them we would still be on that ship and the Earth would be gone!" Flash argues.
"The Flash is correct. If it weren't for them we probably would not have succeeded," J'onn adds.
"Hey, it's alright. No use getting on the Bat's case. If you need proof here it is; I'm not gonna run away and I never go back on my word, that is my nindÅ! My ninja way! If you ever question why I want to do good and help those in need, there it is" Naruto says in his defense as the League reflect on his words.
"Well? Are we still clear on our decision?" Superman asks as the other members nod. Even the brooding Batman nodded slowly.
"Wait? Decision? What's going on?" Sasuke asks in confusion, unsure of their intentions.
At this Superman stands and walks over to him, smiling as he went. "Well Naruto and Sasuke, in response to your actions yesterday, as well as your ensured intent to do what's right, it is my honor to officially extend to the both of you an invitation to the Justice League"
"No way, you want us to join the Justice League? For real?" Naruto asks in surprise as Superman nods.
"Of course we do. The both of you have more than proven yourself worthy enough as heroes to officially become members. Do you accept?" he asks hopefully, extending his hands as Naruto grins while Sasuke nodded in acceptance.
"You bet we do!" Naruto says enthusiastically as he shakes his hand.
"Then, welcome aboard," Superman says as Batman clears his throat.
"With that settled, it's time we decide on a few more things. Namely, where you both are going to reside until the Watchtower is repaired."
"Actually, I was hoping we could stay in Gotham for a bit if you wouldn't mind," Naruto asks, rubbing the back of his head somewhat nervously. "We can just stay in a hotel until we can find a more suitable place to live."
Batman thought on this for a moment before nodding. "That would be best. I can give some financial resources to accommodate you both while you're there. And if you'd like you can fight crime during your stay as long as you stay out of my way."
Naruto chuckled a little as he nodded. "Whatever you say Bats."
Batman narrowed his eyes slightly before nodding. "Enjoy your stay in Gotham" He says before standing. "In the meantime find some other clothes so you two can at least begin to hide your identities. You don't want to be discovered."
"I think we can come up with something" Naruto muses, "In the meantime, I guess we'll take a look around Gotham City."
"Before you go take this," Superman adds before handing the two shinobi a small earpiece. "With this we can contact you both whenever we need to."
"I'll contact you both later with the location of your hotel. In the meantime here's a couple hundred dollars for whatever you need. Don't spend it all in one place," Batman stated.
Naruto and Sasuke both nod in understanding as the former shakes the caped crusader's hand. After some good byes and congratulations from their new team mates, the two ninja bid them goodbye before heading out to explore Gotham City.
Once they were out of earshot, Superman and the others turned to their Martian comrade expectantly. "Well, can we trust them?" Bruce asks as the Martian's eyes glow briefly.
"They seem to be telling the truth," J'onn says as the others breathe a sigh of relief that they had indeed picked the right candidates for the League.
"Now, it's time to start rebuilding," Batman said as the others nodded.
Once Naruto and Sasuke stepped out of the room, they looked up to see Alfred approaching them with a smile on his face. "Congratulations Master Naruto and you as well Master Sasuke on your inductions into the Justice League. The world needs more heroes like the two of you," He says kindly as Naruto blushes slightly at the praise while Sasuke gave a small smile in response.
"Heh, thanks Alfred. That really means a lot," Naruto says in thanks as the aging butler nods kindly before walking back to the kitchen to resume his cleaning. After one last brief look around the mansion, Naruto and Sasuke finally stepped outside before beginning their trip around the newly liberated Gotham City.
With the Thanagarians defeated, Gotham City was finally returning to business as usual. The streets were once again bustling with activity, and Naruto smiled to himself as he and Sasuke ran and leaped across the rooftops of the buildings.
'Man, this is so different from Konoha,' the Seventh Hokage thought to himself as he takes in all the sights and sounds surrounding him in the city.
However, he was soon broken out of his thoughts by sound of a commotion at a nearby bank. "Enough sight seeing Naruto, it's time to get to work," the Uchiha said before they ducked into an alley.
"Alright, just put the money in the bag and nobody gets hurt!" A thug said as he aimed a gun at the bank teller, who quickly started doing as he said. Three other thugs kept their guns trained on the other people in the bank. They wanted to be in and out before any heroes could show up. Unfortunately for them, one did.
While they were distracted, the two shinobi burst through the doors and knocked the first two thugs together, knocking them unconscious. "Alright pal, just put down the gun and walk away," Naruto says as the remaining two thugs looked at both shinobi in confusion.
"Who the hell are you guys supposed to be?" One of them asked trying to sound tough, as Naruto smirked.
"Who me?" He asked coyly before springing forwards and punching the thug in a face while Sasuke kicked another one in the stomach, knocking them right into a wall. "You can call us Hokage and Shinobi! Believe it!" Naruto says triumphantly before he and Sasuke dragged all four thugs together as the police showed up.
"Freeze! Hands where we can see them!" An officer said as Naruto put his hands up in surrender before an older officer in a trench coat stepped forwards.
"Put down your weapons before we give them the wrong impression. We need more heroes in the world. The invasion proved that," He said tersely before walking up to Naruto and Sasuke. "My name is Commissioner James Gordon. On behalf of this city I would like to thank you both for all you've done for us." He says with a tired smile as Naruto shakes his hand.
"It's no trouble at all. We're more than happy to help" Naruto shrugs as the thugs are quickly put in handcuffs and taken away by other officers.
"Well I hope you'll be staying here for at least a little longer. Gotham could always use an extra hand or two" Gordon says with a sigh as the two shinobi nodded.
"Don't worry. we intend to stick around, at least for the time being."
"Glad to hear it. Now if you'll excuse me I have to head back to the station. You two take care."
With that final word, Gordon turned around before leaving with the rest of his officers, while Naruto and Sasuke both made their own escape before they could be hounded by the gathering crowd of reporters outside.
After a few more hours of walking around Gotham now clad in their civilian clothes with Naruto now wearing an orange hoodie and black sweatpants while Sasuke wore a black long sleeved shirt and jeans, both ninja had finally received some word from the League in the form of a communication from Batman.
"Naruto, Sasuke, do you copy?" the Dark knight asked as they both pressed a finger to the communicator in their ears.
"Yeah we copy. What's the situation Bats?"
"I have the location of the hotel you both will be staying at while you're in Gotham. I'm sending Flash down to escort you two. He should be there any minute now"
As he said this a red blur came to a stop in front of Naruto and Sasuke as Flash grinned. "So, you ready to see your new temporary home?" he asks as the two nodded.
"Yeah we are. Lead the way," Naruto says eagerly, before Flash ran to where their hotel was with both shinobi following close behind.
"Here we are! Your new temporary home!" Flash said as he stopped running, and stood in front of a large hotel.
"Oh wow, isn't Bruce going a little overboard on spending with this?" Naruto asks in surprise.
"No I'm not" Bruce said as his voice sounded through the communicator. "Once inside just walk up to the counter and state your names. The reservation was made in both of your names, so the hotel staff will handle the rest."
"Thank you Bruce," Sasuke said.
"Don't mention it."
After that, Naruto and Sasuke bid their goodbyes to Wally before stepping inside and walking to the front desk.
The clerk looked up at Naruto and Sasuke, giving them a curt smile. "Can I help you?"
"Yeah, I would like to receive the key to our room," Naruto asks.
"I see. Your names?"
"Naruto Uzumaki."
"Sasuke Uchiha."
"Oh, you're Bruce Wayne's guests" The clerk said, in sudden surprise before retrieving their room key. "Here you are Mr. Uzumaki and Mr. Uchiha, your room is on the third floor"
Naruto thanked the clerk before he and Sasuke walked to the elevator.
"Room 312, let's see what we got" Naruto says as he opened the door, both shinobi looked inside on at the room and smiled to himself. It wasn't anything too fancy. Just a bed, TV, bathroom, and kitchenette. It wasn't glamorous but it was a massive step up from anything Flint had seen in years.
Flopping down on the bed, Naruto stretched his body out before relaxing on the soft clean bedding, taking in the entirety of the room. "I could get used to this" he said with a contented sigh."
Don't get too comfortable Naruto, this is only temporary until we find a way back to our world," Sasuke said as he got ready for bed.
"Yeah, I hope everyone else is doing alright," Naruto mused before kicking off his shoes and easing off to sleep.
In an unknown location, a soldier burst through the doors of a government facility, a sheet of paper clutched in his hand. "Ma'am we've finished the analysis of the sudden energy surge. It wasn't in no way related to the Thanagarian invasion.
"It wasn't? Then what was it?" A hard impassive voice said, the owner of the voice hidden by a large office chair that had its back turned to the door, a glass of brandy seen clenched in the figure's hand.
"It's unclear what the source of the energy was, but according to data gathered, it's connected to those two new heroes that freed the Justice League."
"The ninjas?"
"Yes ma'am" the soldier nodded as the chair spun around, revealing a serious looking African-American woman in a dark blue suit, her stone hard face matching her hardened voice perfectly.
"Continue the analysis, and continue monitoring the Justice League. I want surveillance put on those two ninja as well. I need to know any and all danger they both may possess," She says seriously as the soldier gives her a salute.
"Yes Ms. Waller."
AN: Well there's the next chapter of Naruto Unlimited. Cadmus is now aware of Naruto and Sasuke's presence, what will this mean for our heroes, you'll just have to keep reading. I don't think any other author I know of has gotten this far in the series, so if you have any ideas you want to share, I'm willing to listen. Another thing is that I included a reference to Freedom Guard's story as a way of honoring his memory since he is sadly no longer with us, anyone who has followed his work should be familiar with it as he was one of my main inspirations for this story. Also, this is a shorter chapter than usual, but that's mostly because I didn't feel like crowding any other chapters with massive amounts of exposition such as Naruto revealing his life story all at once. In the meantime, I hope to have the next chapter up sooner than this one.
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