Hello everybody my name is TheAwoken54321 and welcome back to The Rogue Hero
First lets move on to Questions.
Q1.) How strong is Naruto.
Well, he does have super-strength as you can see in the Lunar Colony incident.
He also has super-speed. Think of it like he can see a bullet move in slow motion like how Wesker (From Resident Evil) can see or Flash (DC Superhero). Yes, he's as fast as that, maybe a little faster though.
Q2.) So Naruto doesn't have Chakra?
He does have Chakra, and he will use it from time to time. After all, he will use Hirashin at certain moments and probably other Jutsus. But I won't have him use them a lot.
That's all the question's I found in the review section. Want to ask your own question? Leave it in a review or PM me.
AGAIN, THIS STORY WILL GO ON A SERIES OF FLASHBACKS FOR A WHILE. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.
Don't like it? Fuck off, mate. There are 13 other stories you can read in this section.
One more thing I will like to say before I start the story.
OH MY FUCKING GOD! Did you guys read the new Christmas comic with Tracer? Lena Oxton is a LESBIAN! Holy shit I feel like I've been shot a dozen times.
It's not like I have a problem with it though. It just surprised the fuck out of me. It was so unexpected. The cover girl for the Overwatch Game is a lesbian? That's something you don't see everyday.
R.I.P WidowxTracer Fans. XD
I wonder who Tracer is dating though. Is she another Hero or just some random bystander civilian. Maybe a childhood friend?
There was also some other hints to this comic.
Fareeha was having dinner with a potential boyfriend or her real father. Torbjorn looks like he has a wife and kids (They're not Reinhardts children FYI. Blizzard Confirmed it.). Gabriel Reyes/Reaper looks like he might be watching his family in a distance or sadden he never settled down with a family to enjoy the Holidays. Amelie Lacroix/Widowmaker is in front of her dead fiance's grave with a rose over it. Is she real cold hearted and regretful of her actions? I don't know?!
Anyway, to those of you that saw this. Oh my god it was a shocker huh. To those that didn't yet. Ha, sorry for the spoilers.
Now without a further a do
Let the story continue...
Enjoy... Or not, your choice.
Resume Flashback, Hanamura, Shimada Castle Gate Entrance
Naruto stood by the gate staring long and hard at the twin dragons carved next to it. Just how many times has he seen this logo across Hanamura, at first he thought nothing of it, but after he realized that this symbol represented the Dragons of the Shimada-Clan it made him think twice of his consideration. After all, he did have his own symbol representing his own clan. But that symbol has long been extinct, buried along with the rest of his kind in a place no human can ever find. Somewhere that he himself can not remember either. Yet that is a good thing as well, such History and use of power is much better off left undiscovered. After all, throughout time humans had made the same mistakes they will always make. It's not something so surprising to him anymore, no matter how hard he tried it was simply impossible for him to bring peace to the world. In the end, he gave up fighting for total peace. But he didn't give up fighting for peace itself. If it can't be total, at least it will be part.
Naruto gave a soft smile before turning and walking towards the gate. As soon as he placed in within the opened gate, dozens of ninjas came out of hiding as soon as they detected the intruder. However, they were surprised when they saw 'him'.
"Naruto-sama/dono!" The ninjas cheered respectively as they clasped their hands together and bowed to him. "Welcome back!"
Naruto gave smiled as he waved his hands to them. "Hai, Hai. No need to get so formal with me you guys. How many times do I have to tell you?"
"B-But we can't help it. You've been a great asset to us all including Sato-sama and his family." One managed to yell out
"Yeah, you also helped train us to become better warriors in order to protect the Shimada Castle and the clan. With your skillful teachings we became more liable to Sato-sama and his kin!" Another said
"We appreciate your service to us!"
Naruto nervously laughed as he scratched the back of his head sheepishly. He should be used to the praises by now but they always managed to get to him no matter how hard he tried not to let them.
"Guys, he doesn't have time to listen to our praises. He must be here because Sato-sama summoned him."
"Oh, your right." Everyone stood up straight from their bowing positions before allowing Naruto through.
"We apologize for taking up your time Naruto-sama. Sato-sama awaits your presence."
"It's alright really. It's been fun chatting with you guys." Naruto walked passed them before he saluted them from behind. "Keep up the morning practices though. You don't wanna get rusty after all."
"We will!" The men shouted.
"Man what a great guy. I wonder if he can teach Genji-sama and Hanzo-sama to be as strong or stronger than him?"
"Maybe, Hanzo-sama will eventually lead the clan soon enough so we need a strong leader."
Multiple ninja warriors nodded at this.
"What are you all blabbing on about?! Get back to training! You guys don't wanna deem useless to the clan do you?!" Another ninja warrior appeared before the rest but unlike everyone else, this one wore a much different outfit that seemed much more superior to the rest.
"Hai, Taicho!"
And within the blink of an eye, the main courtyard of the Shimada castle became empty leaving no trace of Human contact within it.
The sound of Naruto's footsteps were all anyone could have heard as he entered the dojo. It was odd for him to be the only person you could have heard. It was almost as if everything was quiet. Too quiet.
As he walked deeper within the dojo, he never heard the sound of a person above him getting ready to strike down from above.
In one swift motion, the person silently jumped off the balcony with a katana raised in the air as he descended down upon Naruto.
And then he swung.
*Clang*
"Ara ara, you think I wouldn't notice you attack me from above..." Naruto stared at his attacker with a kunai in hand, blocking his attack. "Genji-kun."
The now named Genji didn't reply but instead reeled back his sword and started to swing efficiently everywhere he could at the blonde ninja making him back up little by little. This went on for a good minute or so until Genji was knocked down and restrained by the older ninja with his own sword pointing towards his neck.
"Yield Genji."
Genji only smirked instead confusing Naruto in the long run.
"You let your guard down Naruto-nii"
Just then Naruto heard the sound of a bow releasing an arrow behind him making him smile in the process. "Good job you two."
Genji didn't get to contemplate on what just happened next when he saw Naruto holding his brother's arrow in his hand. Looking to his left Genji saw Hanzo on the ground in the same position as him as he too tried to process what just happened.
They didn't however once they saw Naruto with both Hanzo's bow and arrows and Genji's katana as well as his smaller blade in his hands.
"No fair Nii-sama. You used your powers to take us down." Genji whined as he sat there with his arms and legs crossed. "That's cheating."
"There is no Honor in taking us down by surprise." Hanzo crossed his arms and legs as well as he turned his head away from him.
Naruto smiled at them before laughing. "Combat is filled with unfairness however you look at it. You two will become ninja's or assassins once you two grow up anyway. It's a good thing your father started to teach you about stealth while I'm gone."
"Still, that's no excuse for you to use your super-powers. You're still gonna come out on top either way." Genji stated.
"I know, I know." Naruto smiled at them before tossing them back their weapons. "You two are improving your skills though. I'm glad."
Hanzo smiled a little at his praise while Genji gave a bigger smile instead. Genji was around Fareeha's age only a few years older than her while Hanzo was a little older than Genji himself.. Even though the two Shimada brothers were born and raised to fight and kill for this clan, the two still managed to have time to goof around whenever they can. It reminded Naruto of himself when he was younger. Sure he killed but he was still a goofball in the end.
"You bet ya. If I'm gonna surpass you one day Naruto-nii I would have to get stronger. Stronger than I am today." Genji said causing Hanzo to roll his eyes on his brother's declaration. Just how many times has he heard him say that this pass year. It has to be more than 100 that's for sure.
"Say, Naruto-sama. It's not like I'm not glad you're not here. But what brings you back to the Shimada Castle?" Hanzo questioned.
Naruto stood there for a good while before he slumped down in defeat with a depressing gloom showering over him.
"He doesn't remember. He doesn't remember. He doesn't remember." What Naruto was repeating in a low voice causing Hanzo to panic a little.
"Eh? Naruto-san what's wrong?!" Hanzo panicked on seeing Naruto in such a state.
Just then Genji and Hanzo heard the familiar sound of their father laughing loudly.
"Bahahaha! You're really gonna have a child put you in such a state just because he forgot your birthday?" Sojiro made himself none as he walked down the steps. "I expected better from you Naruto."
"Wait, so that's why he was like this?" Hanzo questioned as a sweat drop formed on the right side of his head. "How come I never knew when his birthday was?"
"Well, his birthday was yesterday. We're just throwing a late party for him to make up for our absence." Sojiro stated. "And for your question. Well, you never asked?"
"That's no reason to keep that from us!" Hanzo yelled dramatically.
"Hai Hai." Sojiro waved off. "No matter though, you know now and I'm trusting you two will remember next time."
"Hai, tou-san." The Shimada brother's spoke simultaneously. The two stood quiet until Genji spoke up.
"Tou-san?"
"Hmm? What is it Genji?"
"Is that why I saw some of the servants decorating the large dining room?" Genji asked. "We haven't used that room in such a long time now."
Sojiro nodded at this. "Yes, that's exactly why. We'll be having a big feast with the entire clan as well as some very close friends at dusk. So that means you two have an entire day to do whatever you'd like until then."
"Really?! No lessons today?" Genji spoke excitedly while Hanzo frowned a little.
"That's right Genji. Just be back here before dusk."
"Alright!" Genji cheered. "Hey Naruto wanna go to the Arcade with me? I always wanted to go but tou-san wouldn't allow me to go by myself."
Naruto looked at Sojiro for permission only to see the Clan Head nod his head.
He looked back at the kid before responding. "Alright, I'll go with you."
"Yes! Wait here. I'm gonna go get my money from my room." With that said, Genji turned and ran from the three, leaving them to themselves for the time being.
As soon as Sojiro saw Genji disappear around the corner, he turned his attention towards his eldest son only to see him looking down at the ground frowning causing himself to frown a bit as well.
"Hanzo, son, is something bothering you?"
"Yes... no." Hanzo shook his head a little. "It's just, is it really a great idea to take a day off? I mean, I'm the next head to the Shimada Clan... and... well... as the next Clan Leader I believe it is necessary for me to focus on my training in order to properly control the dragons."
Sojiro closed his eyes and nodded his head in acknowledgement at his proclamation. However as soon he opened, he spoke a word catching Hanzo by surprise.
"Nonsense."
Hanzo stared at his father with slightly wide eyes. "Eh?"
Sojiro sighed before speaking. "Hanzo, as much as I acknowledge your will to continue training, you're still young. You'll have plenty of time to continue your training later." He then placed a hand on Hanzo's shoulder. "What I want for you is the best, yes. But that also means I want you to enjoy yourself while your still a child. After all, once you become older and lead this clan along side your brother, you'll have much more responsibilities than ever." Sojiro took his hand off before smiling. "Besides, who says you can't train by yourself from time to time."
Hanzo stared at his father in slight shock before smiling and bowing to him. "Hai, tou-sama."
"Alright." Sojiro then turned to Naruto. "Make sure you take Hanzo along with you to the Arcade."
"Wha-"
"I understand. I'll assure you no harm will come to them while we're gone." Naruto interrupted Hanzo.
"Wait a minute I ne-"
"I trust your word for it. Like I said earlier to the Genji though, just be back before dusk." Sato interrupted his son.
"I'm back!" Genji yelled out with a small pouch of yen strapped to his shorts.
"Ah, Genji, good news. Your brother is coming along with you to the Arcade." Sojiro informed.
"But I never agreed to-" Sojiro smacked his hand over Hanzo's mouth keeping it shut before he can finish.
"Really? Alright, let's go Nii-san, Naruto-nii." Genji then turned and ran towards the exit with Naruto dragging Hanzo behind him while the eldest Shimada kept on yelling profanities at the blonde to unhand him.
"Take care you three." Sojiro waved at them until they disappeared from his sight. Not a moment later he started to cough uncontrollably into his sleeve. He then reached into his kimono and took out a handkerchief before wiping his mouth with it. After wiping his mouth, he took a look at his handkerchief only to the blood he coughed up staining it.
"So, it's getting worse huh?" Sojiro spoke saddened. He then tucked his handkerchief back into his kimono before walking away from the dojo speaking to himself. "I'm sorry Genji, Hanzo, It seems like neither I can avoid the inevitable."
However, Naruto heard what Sojiro said from a distance and he couldn't help but frown on knowing what his friend was talking about. He looked back at the Shimada Castle and thought to himself. "Take care, old friend."
Time Skip, a few minutes later
As soon as Naruto, Genji, and Hanzo entered the Arcade, various sounds of different Arcade machines filled their ears. Sounds of racing, fighting, shooting, and tickets/prizes being won were the primary sounds everyone could hear. Kids were running around in order to see what game they'll be able to play next while some others were waiting in line to try some of the more popular games. Hell, there were even people hanging around with friends in the indoor cafe chatting or waiting for a chance to play some other game they've been waiting for.
"So this is an Arcade huh?" Genji spoke out loud as he looked around the place with Hanzo and Naruto by his side.
"Kids are actually wasting there time here rather than training." Hanzo scowled a bit. "No wonder there aren't a lot of great warriors nowadays."
"Now now Hanzo. They are kids after all. I remember I used to do similar things when I was about your age." Naruto informed.
"Yosh." Genji spoke. "Where do we start?"
Hanzo and Naruto looked at each other for a moment before looking back at Genji.
"Don't ask us. You're the one that wanted to come here." Hanzo said.
"I'm just here to look after you two." Naruto voiced his own opinion.
"You guys are no help you know that." Genji sighed before he started to look around the place, deeming what game he should start first. After a few moments, he finally decided. "I choose... that one." He pointed out.
Naruto and Hanzo looked at what he was pointing at only to see that it was a fighting game. Two players fight each other with their deciding characters in order to see who comes out top. And by the looks of it, there was quite the crowd gathered around there.
"Are you sure? There seems to be quite a crowd gathered around there." Naruto rose an eyebrow at the youngest Shimada.
Genji only nodded his head before he started to walk in that general direction. As Hanzo was about to follow Genji, Naruto placed a hand on his shoulder causing him to stop and look up at him.
"Keep an eye on Genji for me will ya? I'll be back in a moment." Naruto asked.
Instead of asking where he was going, Hanzo only nodded his head in agreement before watching the blonde ninja walk away from him, deeper into the arcade. After that, he then turned and started to follow the direction in which his little brother headed towards a moment ago.
"KO!" Hanzo heard from the arcade machines once he reached his brother.
"Better luck next time noob. Not like you stood a chance anyway." They heard the winning player taunt the losing player.
"Yeah yeah." They heard the losing player mumble to himself as he walked away.. "Fuckin' cocky motherfucker."
"Seriously, why can't any of you people give me a challenge. You all are too easy." The winning player looked at other the players waiting in line in order to defeat him with little interest in his eyes.
"What's with him?" Hanzo mumbled to his little brother.
"I don't know. From what I've heard he's been defeating people left and right for a while now. On top of that, he always makes fun of the losing player saying that they're 'Not good' and should stop coming here all together. Apparently he anger a lot of people here causing them to start challenging him in order to wipe that smirk off his face." Genji looked at the ongoing scene with examining eyes. "I wanna fight him."
"What the hell are you saying?! You've never even played a single arcade game in your life and you wanna go against someone that's been defeating his opponents nonstop?" Hanzo spoke in disbelief. "There's no way you can win."
Genji shrugged his shoulders not caring what the outcome of his actions will be."I won't know if I don't try." With that said, Genji walked towards the empty seat that opposed the unbeatable player. This caught at least everyone's attention including the winning player himself.
"Hey, kid. What do you think you're doing?" The unbeatable player next to him questioned. "This game ain't for people such as yourself. Run along and play some of those simple kiddy games will ya? Let the big boys handle games like these."
"No thank you. I think I'll play this instead." Genji voiced his own thought.
"Ah, so we got a tough one don't we." The player laughed a bit. "Well, you're wasting everyone's time just by sitting here so I guess I'll have to make this quick. Don't go crying back to your mommy after I destroy you." The player then took out a token from his pocket before propping it in the machine. After that, his screen the changed words stating 'Waiting for opponent'. He then looked back at Genji. "Hurry up, insert your token so we can get this started."
Genji, however, looked at the player in confusion. "Token? What's a token?"
Hanzo face palmed hearing what his little brother said.
"No way." The player then started to laugh at Genji's stupidity. "Don't tell me you came here without purchasing any tokens? Man, you are one of those newbies." The player then continued to laugh causing Genji to get annoyed at this. "Might as well leave now kid. You're just gonna waste everyone's time if you just sit there."
Hanzo was about to step forward in order to bring retrieve his brother but a hand was suddenly placed on his shoulder keeping him from doing so. He looked up only to see Naruto smiling a little before he started to walk towards Genji.
"Oi, Genji. I think you forgot these"
Genji turned to look at who called him only to find himself catching a bag of tokens instead. He looked up at who tossed him this only to smile to see that it was Naruto. "Arigato, Naruto-nii."
Naruto nodded in return.
Genji then turned back to the machine before he inserted a token as well, causing the screen to change for him.
"Choose your character." Was what the two machines spoke out.
It didn't take long for the two to choose their own characters.
"Round 1"
"Might as well give up now kid. You stand no chance." The player taunted
"Fight."
Not even 20 seconds later into the match the people suddenly heard. "KO!"
The crowd looked at this in slight shock to see Genji come out victorious for round one.
"Holy shit, did he just."
"Yeah, I think he did.
"Who the hell is that kid?
Meanwhile Genji's opponent looked at his own screen in shock. He just got totally destroyed in Round 1 and the fight didn't even last half a minute.
"Haha, you just got lucky kid. I wasn't even looking at my screen at the moment." The player made up a random excuse.
"But you were clearly playing so doesn't that mean you were looking at the screen?" Genji sweat dropped a bit.
"Shut up!" The player yelled out in a mixture of embarrassment and anger as well as arrogance. "I won't take you lightly on round two so you better be ready." He then turned back to his screen waiting for the second match to load him. He'll show that little runt. No one messes with him in this game. He's the top player at this category in the entire Arcade. There was no way he can lose to a kid. To make it worse, the kid was a noob himself. That's just embarrassing to all types of players.
"Round 2!"
The crowd stood quiet waiting for the match to start. Most of them were interested that this kid can actually beat this dude while some others believed he just won the first round out of pure luck and will no doubt lose the next two rounds. They didn't have to wait long for the fight to commence though.
"Fight!"
Both players equally started to mash on their buttons and control stick until suddenly everyone heard the ending sound of a players defeat.
"KO! Player 2 wins!" Was the sound that echoed out through the crowds ears.
"He... he won?"
The crowd stood quiet for a moment until they suddenly broke it with the sound of excitement.
"Sugoi! This kid is awesome."
"The second round ended much faster than the first round. Just who is this kid?"
"Is there actually someone with such gaming skill in this world? That's just amazing."
Genji gave a big grin at all the compliments he was hearing behind him. It did feel good to earn such praise from a lot of people. However, such thoughts were put aside once he heard the player he defeated throw a tantrum in the fit of rage.
"Raaahhhhh! That's not fucking possible! You must be using hacks or something. There's just no way someone like me can get KO'd so quickly. No fucking way!"
Using hacks at an Arcade? Now that's just a joke.
Genji shrugged off his defeated opponents rage before speaking. "I guess I'm just that good. What can I say? I was naturally gifted."
"Naturally gifted my ass. I want a fucking rematch. There is just no way you're this good, it was just all luck." The defeated player demanded.
Genji closed his eyes and smiled for a bit before opening them and looked at his opponent in the eyes. "Alright."
A few minutes later has passed since the rematch was declared and half a minute has passed since he defeated his opponent for the seventh time. After that time however, the player just got up from his chair and stomped angrily out of the Arcade yelling curses about a 'stupid game' and 'kid using hacks' all the way out. As soon as he was gone, Genji burst out laughing with a few other people before Naruto came over and placed an arm on his shoulder.
"Congrats on your victory Genji even though I thought you and that other person were just playing for fun at the moment." Naruto then looked at the screen Genji used to fight his opponent in his round before reading what it said. "Hmm, looks like you just bumped down that player to second place and took his place instead. It seems it's asking for your name as well."
Genji looked at the screen Naruto pointed out and saw that what he pointed out was correct. "What do you think I should call myself?" He looked at Naruto.
Naruto however looked at Genji in confusion. "Don't ask me, it's your victory."
He then placed a hand on his chin before thinking long and hard. After a moment or two, he suddenly decided upon a name before typing it in and pressed enter.
Naruto looked at what name Genji chose to call himself before reading it out loud. "GN.G, huh?" He rubbed his chin smiling. "Not bad."
Genji smiled before looking at Naruto. He then noticed that someone was missing, by someone he meant his older brother. "Naruto-nii. Where's nii-san?"
"Oh, Hanzo. I believe he's..."
Just then the two heard the sound of 'Winner' being called out repeatedly. The two looked towards the source only to see Hanzo with a fake bow and arrow staring blankly at the target he just hit as tickets started to pour out and cover him.
For a moment, Genji and Naruto looked at the eldest Shimada until they both burst out into a fit of laughter causing other people around them look at the two oddly.
The day is still young for the three and in the mean time a new legend was born into the gaming world along the streets of Hanamura. Where stories of this legend will continue to be told until it has been forgotten along with the rest of others. However this gaming legend will die as quickly as it has came only to be replaced by a much bigger one.
For now though, he will continue to enjoy the time he's spending with his brethren until the time has come to bid each other farewell once again.
Flashback End
Snapping out of his memories, Naruto gazed across the great snowy plains and valleys at Mt. Makalu. It was a fascinating site to witness, he even remembers the first time he's been up here. But in that time, he wasn't alone. He had friend, an Omnic friend which he can say has to be one of the most wisest Omnic Monks he's ever came across.
This Omnic's name was Zenyatta. A friend he's been associated with for quite a long time and helped assisted him into bringing his student, Genji, back to his senses. He was a peaceful, trustworthy friend. But when necessary, this peaceful monk can surely kick some ass.
But that is a story for another time. After all, we have plenty of time to get into his story later in the future.
Even after disappearing from Overwatch's eyes and his friends associated within it. Naruto still kept on the prowl helping people however he can in any sort of way even in desperate times all while avoiding those two sneaky friends of his from pinpointing his exact location. He couldn't believe it, after all these years those two were the only former agents that wouldn't stop searching for him desperately. Not like the others don't, it's just these two put more time and effort in locating him.
He let out a small chuckle as he thought about these two friends of his.
Genji Shimada and Lena Oxton.
Genji was one to never give up on him, his will to go on was just as great as when he was a child. Even after fighting against his clan, Genji still kept that one goal in mind since he was a kid. To surpass Naruto or at least be on par with him. It was a childish thing to even think about but what can he say? He was the same when he was a young child as well. That was why Genji was the only person to have success in nearly finding him.
Lena, however, was a different reason. She was an odd one to be clear.
When he first met her, he remembered her two main reasons on why she joined Overwatch's flight program. It was because ever since she was a little girl, she always dreamt of flying high above the clouds helping people however she could. It was her goal. Her life. Her ambition.
Her second reason, instead, were mainly prioritized around people like Naruto. Always fighting the good fight no matter the cost. I guess that's how he noticed her feelings rapidly growing for him. Just like the others.
She was a cheeky one of course, he had to admit it. He can see why Winston and Lena became best friends so quickly, much more quickly than when Fareeha and Winston met each other when they were young. It was as if the two were destined to look out for one another.
Such thoughts were erased from his head once he heard a sudden beacon blinking in his bag. He knew what this sound was, and he couldn't help but frown a bit on wondering why he kept it on him. Grabbing his bag and reaching inside of it, Naruto extracted the beacon from inside only to look at it with sadness.
"So... you finally initiated recall, eh Winston?" He was a fool for not dispatching this when he had the chance. He had no purpose on keeping it, so why? Why did he have it on him? That's something he couldn't answer for sure. At least, not yet. He looked at the beacon for a few moments before crushing it in his hand and allowing it to fall on the snow covered floor. "Sorry kiddo. I can't allow you to pinpoint my exact location right now. At least not yet."
Naruto reached into his bag and pulled out a long sleeved t-shirt before putting it on. He then quickly gathered his things before placing them back in his bag. He strapped it onto his back and took one last look at the snowy plains from atop the mountain. After a few moments, he vanished from sight and was already miles away from the mountain. The snow was already doing it's job and covered any form of tracks he so happened to leave behind.
"Establishing Agent Connections."
Winston stared in delight and awe as familiar faces were being brought up from around the Holographic Earth. He looked from top to bottom as old friends kept piling in, showing their exact location they are currently holding up in. All from the angelic looking Mercy, to the noble tank crusader Reinhardt and the deadly cyborg ninja Genji. All of them were finally going to be reunited at last. He let out a huge smile as he waited patiently for anyone to answer his call. Well, that is until he settled upon one.
"Wha-" Winston stared in shock. "It can't be." Right before his eyes, on the border between China and Nepal, was one of his caretakers when he was still a young ape. "Naruto." He muttered. However, before he can even do anything. Naruto's icon suddenly disappeared from the holographic world causing him to yell out in frustration. "No!"
Seeing if he can attempt to bring back Naruto's signal. Winston immediately hopped onto the computer causing Athena to look on in worry for the scientist.
"Winston, what's the matter?"
"Athena, good, I finally found him. I found Naruto, but his signal was cut off for some apparent reason. See if you can help me bring it back. Please!" Winston spoke pleadingly. "I have to tell him! He has to know!" Winston kept his focus on his computer typing away like crazy. "It wasn't his fault!"
"Winston, please stop putting yourself through this. I know your relationship between Naruto, and I can say that it is not a healthy one at the moment. You can't just go running around looking for him whenever you feel like it. You barely even come back without a clue at all"
"I have to..." Winston still kept typing furiously. After a moment, a red outline of words in his computer screen popped up saying 'Connection failed'. However he didn't give up, he still kept at it for a few more times until he's finally had enough. "Why?!" He slammed his hands on the table angrily.
"The signal has gone offline Winston. I'm sorry but it seems like he either deactivated it or destroyed it. There's nothing we can do to contact him now. Even if you immediately set out to his last known coordinates ASAP, he will no doubt be long gone before you can even get there."
Winston looked down with a questioning gaze. He let out a stress-filled sigh as he thought about this. Does Naruto really not want to be found? Is he trying to cut off ties with everyone he's made since his time here? But why?
Winston looked to his right to gaze at the damaged room Reaper and Talon's soldiers caused around here. He let out another sigh in sadness. "Athena..."
"Hmm?"
Winston hesitated for a moment but he finally asked. "Do you think Naruto avoids everyone because he doesn't want anything to do with us?" Winston frowned as he gazed upon an old picture of them together."Does he not care about us anymore?"
Athena kept quiet for a moment not knowing what to say. After a long while she finally answered "No. I don't believe that is true. If anything I believe that's the last thing he would do to you all. He would still go against it even if it's his last option. It's just not in his nature."
"Then why doesn't he come back to us?! Everything changed so much after he defected. It's just not the same without him." Winston sounded like he was on the verge of tears. Something that has not occurred ever since Overwatch's disbandment.
"Oh Winston." Athena thought to herself sadden. She might be a computerized helper that Winston built to help assist him on his projects and was normally not suppose to feel such emotions, but she just couldn't help it. It seemed like something within her database malfunctioned itself to be able to read and feel human emotions like those she met during her time. "He'll come back again. You just have to be patient."
Just then a sudden beeping sound was heard causing Winston to perk up in confusion.
He gazed around the room confusingly. "Athena? What is that."
Athena have gave an inward smile, if she could even smile, before answering. "Someone has answered your call, and she'll be coming back in no time. Shall I answer it for you?"
Winston, however walked towards his computer in order to see who answered his Recall initiation in such a short time. What he saw made him smile in happiness causing his sorrow to dissipate at the moment. He pushed his glasses onto his face before responding to Athena's question. "That won't be necessary."
Before Athena can even say anything, Winston linked the call with his old time-warping friend.
"Winston? Is that you love?" The familiar voice of Lena Oxton rang through his ears like music as she giggled a bit in delight. "It's been too long!"
Winston smiled as he stared at the familiar icon of Lena Oxton on his computer screen.
"Yes. Yes it has."
Even though he won't be seeing one of his father-figures in a while, at least he will have part of his family restored for the time being. And that's all he asks for.
Little does he know, he will eventually reunite with the one he cherished for so long sooner than he expected.
After almost an hour of non-stop sprinting, Naruto suddenly appeared a few miles at the outskirts of a city within Korea. He looked upon the city with little to no interest at all considering that like almost all cities, this city as well shared it's same hatred towards Omnics even if it was a small portion. At least it's not Russia. Last time he remembered, Omnics were not welcomed there at the slightest ever since the Crisis began and ended. Maybe their way of viewing Omnics is different now. Who knows?
Speaking of the Omnic Crisis, he remembered the start of the war very well, and like all wars, it was war that will live in infamy for decades to come.
Shutting his eyes for a moment, then opening, he released a breath before he started his journey towards city all while recalling what he remembered in that tragic day.
Flashback, years later after Naruto's visit to the Shimada Castle
It has been a few months since the Omnica Corporation was shut down including the development of any new Omniums. Even though one might ask, 'Why were they shut down, well it was mainly because of fraud. Fraud for what though? That is a question I don't have an answer for.
All they knew, all anybody knew at the moment was that the creators of the Omniums were facing severe consequences for their actions.
Those Omniums that were still a work in progress were deactivated and left to rust without the tend of their needs. Factories were abandoned, leaving nothing but unfinished work within them. It was like a Ghost town, but smaller.
Most of the general public wanted to tear down these factories and build other necessities that can be liable to them in the future. Other's wanted these factories to remain, believing that they would once again start to produce more Omniums in order to continue building economic equality worldwide. And the minority of them didn't really care on what happened to these factories. Little did they know, it was a matter of time before they will soon realize that these Omniums weren't indeed shut down like they thought they were and will soon launch a military campaign against all of humanity that will leave a huge scar in it's history books.
In an unknown hideout within the US, where the current members of the non-existent Overwatch remained at the moment, 3 men and a woman were seated within a room inside the secret facility chatting away with each other without a care in the world.
"And zhen, through honorable combat against some of my fellow crusaders in zhe arena, I was chosen to leave and become apart of zhis unknown organization in order to..."
"Represent the Noble Crusaders of Eichenwalde." Torbjörn interrupted as he rolled his eyes annoyingly."We heard you tell the same story hundreds of time these past years. Hold yer feathers, Reinhardt."
Reinhardt let out an awkward laugh as he rubbed the back of his head sheepishly.
Ana, who smiled in amusement, voiced her own opinion. "Well, I find Reinhardt's story intriguing no matter how many times I listen to it. Isn't that right Naruto?" She looked at the man sitting on her right only to see him lightly snoring in his sleep.
"He wasn't even listening..." Reinhardt and Torbjörn both thought as a sweat drop formed on their foreheads. The two then looked towards Ana only to see her left eyebrow twitching. "Now she's angry..." They both thought again
Ana got up from the couch before walking over to a wall that had a small light metal pole leaning against it. She picked it up before walking back towards Naruto causing the two men to wince knowing what's gonna happen. The two then noticed that Ana was specifically aiming at Naruto's crotch.
"Now that's just overkill!" The two yelled in their heads.
In one sudden motion, Ana brought her arm down that carried the metal pole right between Naruto's pair of legs.
After that, one only knew what happened next.
Naruto fell on the floor from the couch holding his respective jewels while groaning in unimaginable pain.
Seeing this action, Reinhardt and Torbjörn winced as they sworn they could've heard a crushing sound upon Ana's impact.
"Why do my testicles hurt even though I wasn't the victim?" Torbjörn placed both hands on his crotch.
"Because we know zhe pain he's going through right now." Reinhardt contorted. He held both hands on his crotch just like Torbjörn's. "It's just his is much worst."
After a minute or two has pass by, Naruto finally gather the strength to weez out a single word.
"W-Why?"
Ana looked away still angry at him. "Haven't I told you not to sleep in the middle of a discussion before? When will you ever learn from your actions Naruto?"
Naruto slowly rose up from the floor as he used the couch to support himself. "H-Hey, it wasn't my fault I didn't get much sleep last night!" He exclaimed. "Fareeha and Winston kept me up with there shenanigans."
"After I told you to put them to bed hours ago! They're teenagers Naruto! They can't be staying up late all the time!" She immediately stated.
He rubbed his head apologetically. "Yeah, but they're at that time of age. You know, when they rebel against their guardians curfews. Besides, what's to say they won't stay up late night without us knowing? It's only logical."
"If they're tired early in the morning then so be it. That doesn't mean you should stay up with them. You have your duties around here as well. I suggest you start taking responsibility for your actions."
"Hai hai, whatever you say mom." He mimicked. He then turned his attention towards his male companions, specifically the shortest one. He never noticed Ana muttering gibberish under her breath in slight annoyance. "So, Torbjörn, how's the Titan project going on within the Ironclad guild? You guys finished designing it yet?"
"Yes, we finished designing it already. In fact, we finished building a dozen of them months ago." Torbjörn crossed his arms as and closed his eyes. "You asked that question many times already. It's starting to get really annoying hearing the same question pop up a dozen times a month. Especially when more than half the time those exact words come straight from your mouth and your mouth alone."
"That's not true..." Naruto then turned and looked at the other two with a questioning gaze. "Is it?"
"Almost all the time." Ana confirmed.
He then looked at Reinhardt.
"It's true." He immediately said.
Naruto looked up in thought before speaking. "Hmm, maybe I recently developed short-term memory loss."
"I highly doubt it." Torbjörn gave him an odd look. "Someone such as yourself could never gain short-term memory loss. You're just lazy is all."
"Yeah, I'm aware of that. No use in hiding it." Naruto closed his eyes smiling a bit. He then looked at all three members in the room. "So, what do we do now?"
The four looked at each other for a moment in thought. But before they can even utter a single word, the door suddenly flew open as Jack and Reyes came barging in with such serious looks plastered upon there faces.
"Turn on the T.V. Now!" Jack demanded as he shut the door behind him.
"Why? Is there something wrong?" Ana asked as she grabbed the remote before turning the television on.
"That's correct, the world is going through utter chaos right now and the bad part is... " Reyes narrowed his eyes as he watched the T.V. fully load its broadcast. "...nobody saw it coming."
What next took Ana, Reinhardt, and Torbjörn by surprise as they stared in shock while Naruto narrowed his eyes at the screen. There in front of them burning brightly for all the world to see was a Skyscraper, and just below that Skyscraper were civilians running for their lives as Omniums started to emerge from within it.
"Breaking News in Los Angeles, California the Skyscraper to Neon's enterprises, which was once an Omnium factory, has been recently attacked by an Omnium, Reasons for this Omniums whereabouts are currently unknown as well as any other future attacks." A woman on a Helicopter informed as it circled around the building. "Police have been informed of this attack and will shortly arri..." Just then the top left portion of the Skyscraper blew up causing the woman to scream in fright. "I-It seems that a large portion of the Skyscrapers roof has b-blown up sending rubbles of it down towa... wait a minute. Are those Bastion Units?!" The camera pointed downwards towards the entrance of the Skyscraper only to see Bastions flooding out through the windows and doors with their respective weapons. It wasn't long until chaos fully erupted as they started firing upon any human being they before them. "Oh my god. They're killing people?! But why?!"
Just then two bastion units noticed the helicopter flying above them. In a moments notice, the two Bastions reconfigured into their sentury turrets before unloading bullets on the aircraft above them.
"Get us out of here!" The woman screamed at the pilots.
The pilots were just about to do that until one of the bastions shot the tail wing off causing the helicopter to start spin uncontrollably.
"We're going down!" The co-pilot yelled. "Brace yourselves!"
The helicopter continued to spin until it hit the ground, bringing the television screen nothing but static. The sound of static from the television were the only thing anyone could hear as the six tried to process what they just witnessed.
"What the hell just happened." Ana was the first to speak up.
"Aye, I'm wondering that as well. But, most importantly, why were there Bastion units inside the Skyscraper?" Torbjörn said.
"Don't you get it friends? Zhe United States is being attacked." Reinhardt stated.
"It's not just the U.S.." Reyes informed causing everyone but Morrison to look at him in confusion.
Jack took this time to speak up. "Hong Kong, Tokyo, South America, Central America, Europe, Russia, Asia, almost the entire world are being surprise attacked by Bastion Units within ten minutes ago. The factories that were left to rust were somehow reactivated where it then started to create military units in secret without any of us knowing." Jack then narrowed his eyes before continuing. "Ladies and Gentleman, the Omni have no doubt declared war against all of humanity."
Reyes, then closed his eyes before speaking. "The UN will no doubt send us in soon or as a last resort. We can only wait for orders until then but in the meantime... " He then turned his attention towards the Egyptian sniper. "...you know what to do."
Ana perked up in realization. She then frowned knowing what he meant by it before nodding in agreement. Action was about to partake soon and she couldn't have Fareeha sticking with her any longer. Not when war was about to erupt any moment now. "I... understand." Ana then turned and headed towards the door. She stop when she was standing in front of it "I'll be sure to tell her to pack her things." She then opened the door, stepped out, and closed it behind her.
"What about Winston?" Naruto asked in his current sitting position. "Shouldn't we have him pack as well?"
Jack closed his eyes. "I wish we could, but sadly I'm afraid that there's no place we can send him off. He's stuck with us until further notice." Jack then looked at Naruto in the eyes. "Besides, he is a genetically modified young gorilla. Intelligent as well, hell he even built that Jump pack a year ago so he can reach higher ground quickly."
Naruto let out a sigh. "Yeah, that is true." He then placed a hand on his cheek. "I'm just worried about his safety. Harold did tell me to take care of him until he can handle his own."
"Then I think you should soon start training him in combat. Have him use that Jump pack of his as a battle strategy of some sort. If you can do that, he'll be sure to handle his own while we're out in the field." Reyes advised.
After a second of thought Naruto responded. "I guess you're right." He stayed seated for a moment before he got up and headed towards the door.
"Where are you going?" Jack asked before he can open the door.
"I'm going to prepare for whats coming. I can't get too rusty while I'm out there. Not when there's a threat towards all of humanity." He then excused himself from the room leaving the four men to themselves.
Sharing a glance to each other, Torbjörn , Reinhardt, Jack, and Reyes all gave a nod before they too exited the room to prepare for whats coming.
War is upon them. And it won't show any signs of stopping for years to come.
The Next Day, 4:00 a.m
The sound of an airplane was heard roaring to life as various members of the soon to be first strike team of Overwatch gathered around to say there goodbye's to a teenage girl, Fareeha.
"Do I really have to go mom? Where would I even stay anyway?" Fareeha asked as she carried her luggage in hand and a duffel bag strapped to her back.
"Fareeha, as much as I don't want to send you off by yourself. This is for your own good and safety. I will be tending to a lot of duties soon and I'm afraid that we can't keep you here anymore." Ana informed. "You'll be living with your grandparents back in Egypt for a while until further notice. Be a good girl and stay strong for your mother okay? Be nice to your grandparents as well."
"I understand mom. I just can't believe this is happening." She placed a hand on her arm as she looked down.
Ana looked at her daughter before she knelt in front of her. "Fareeha, through these past years I've watched you grow up into a strong beautiful young woman. Just like me when I was your age. I know this might seem scary to you, leaving on your own to go back to a country you haven't lived in since you were a little girl. But you also must understand that I have no choice. When they allowed me to bring you along with me here, it was only for you to stay unless the time of war has set down upon us. Now that that has happened, you must go before it is toolate. I cannot guarantee that I can keep you safe here forever, so that's why your grandma and grandpa will be taking care of you until it's all over." Ana then removed a pendant that she kept around her neck before placing it around her daughters. "I want you to have this. It was given to me by my mother and was given to her by her own mother. Now I'm giving it to you."
Fareeha looked at the pendant for a moment before she looked back up at her mother.
"Remember Fareeha, I will always love you. No matter where you are or who you become. I will always love you. When you get older, fight for justice just like your mother."
Fareeha let out a few tears before she suddenly latched onto her mother for a hug "I will." She cried out.
Ana returned the hug as she allowed Fareeha to cry into her shoulder.
"So beautiful, I'm going to miss you you little pipsqueak." Torbjörn rubbed his eyes as he watched the two embrace each other.
"And so will I little bird. We'll be here when you get back. You can count on it." Reinhardt spoke as proudly as he could all while trying not to let his emotions get to him.
"Uncle Torbjörn, Reinhardt!" Fareeha then ran to them and gave both of them a hug which they so happen to return. She then looked over towards Reyes and Jack. "Uncle Gabe? Jack? Are you two crying?"
"C-Crying? Haha, w-what are you talking about. I just got something caught in my eyes." Reyes wheezed out as he fanned his face with his hands.
"Y-Yeah, someone must be c-cutting onions in h-here." Jack said as he wiped the tears forming in the corner of his eyes.
Fareeha smiled a bit before she let out a giggle. "Oh come here you two." Fareeha embraced both Jack and Gabriel into a hug which they soon returned.
"T-Take care kid. Be careful out there as well." Jack said.
"Yeah, be sure not to date any boys as well. If they can't beat you from hand to hand combat then they're not boyfriend material." Reyes smiled.
Fareeha chuckled at this. "You don't have to worry about that Uncle Gabe." She then stuck her tongue out. "At least not yet."
"That'a girl. Take care out there."
She then moved onto the next person waiting for her. And surprise surprise, it was the only person she played around with when they were still little kids. "So, I guess this is goodbye. Right, Winston?"
"No, it's not nearly goodbye." Winston stated confusing her for a moment. "It's a farewell."
She then smiled before hugging him as well. "I'm going to miss you big furry fuzzball."
Winston laughed at this. "I'm gonna miss you too." They then separated from the hug, causing Winston to ask her a question shortly after. "Say, if you ever get back. Can you bring a a jar of Egyptian peanut butter? I always wanted to try different kinds of 'em."
Fareeha puffed out her cheeks before emitting a laugh. "S-Sure thing big guy. I'll be sure to make a note of that."
She then moved on towards the final person in the group before looking at him straight in the eyes.
"So... Egypt. That's a long way from here." Naruto spoke not knowing what to say.
"Yeah..." She responded.
The two stood there in awkward silence not knowing what to say. It was difficult for them, not getting to see each other for a certain amount of years after growing such a strong bond together as father and daughter. With the sudden separation between the two of them. It was no doubt difficult to even think of it.
"Fareeha... I just... I just wanted to let you know that... uhh... " Naruto rubbed the back his head in slight embarrassment. "Sorry, I'm not good with farewells."
Fareeha just leaned in and embrace him with a hug. "It's ok. You don't have to say anything." She spoke as her head rested against his chest. "A hug is just fine."
Naruto looked at her for a moment before smiling and returning the hug as well.
After a few moments, Fareeha notice something being held up next to her.
"You almost forgot something." She heard his father say.
"My falcon plushy." Fareeha spoke as she grabbed it from his hands. "I almost didn't realize that I forgot this"
"Yup, I did say I'd bring you something back when I came back from my trip to Hanamura a few years ago didn't I? I wouldn't want you to be disappointed once you realize you forgot this."
She looked at the plushy she held in her hand before hugging her dad again. "Thank you."
"Anything for my little girl. I would do anything to see you happy." Naruto smiled as he rubbed her head.
After a few more moments she let go of him only to realize it was finally time for her to go. She grabbed her things again before she turned and walked away towards the plane all while the seven watched her go. As soon as she was about to step on board she turned and waved towards them in farewell before entering.
She was then directed to her seat by one of the pilots that were in charge. As the plane was preparing to take off, she looked at the pendant around her neck before taking it in her hand. She looked at it for a good moment until she decided to tuck it away in her shirt. She still held her stuffed falcon plushy in her hand, keeping it in a firm grip so she would never let it go. She then looked out the window in order to see her family she made during her time staying here. However when she looked out the window all she could see was the light shining below them. It was then she realized.
She was already airborne.
And done.
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Now before I end this chapter, I received a request from someone to at least make a preview on when Naruto actually defects from Overwatch. So to grant his request, here's a little teaser to you all on what will happen in the final flashback for this story. Hope you enjoy!
(Preview)
It was already to late.
The sound of an alarm rang throughout the entire base as red lights started to flash. Everyone knew what those flashes meant. Everyone. It will only be a matter of time before the entire base starts hunting him down.
How the hell did this happen though? Why did this happen? This can't be real? Can it? It's all just a nightmare.
Yes, a nightmare. That's it.
He felt eyes staring at him. They were familiar eyes, yes, they were.
He looked at the source of these eyes and only could frown upon seeing who it was.
"No." He heard her say. "No, no, this can't be happening. You would neva do this." She then asked him a question he doesn't fully know either. "Why?"
He stared at her with sadness and regret, he was her superior, her role model. He helped her through it all only to have it shattered into bits right before her eyes.
"I'm sorry Lena. I didn't want you to know." He said as he was now facing towards her
She used her Chronal accelerator in order to speed run her way out of there but before she can even reach the door, he was already in front of her.
"But I can't let you go without risking you revealing my location to everyone."
She could only stare in shock until in one sudden motion, darkness consumed her.
(End Preview)
And there you go. I think this would be the only preview I would write for this story though.
Anyway, feedback would be nice.
BTW, Fareeha's Falcon plushy isn't a character. It's a bird.
Thank you everybody for reading, I hope you enjoyed it so far.
And as always, I will see you.
In the next chapter...
BUH-BYE!