Author's Note: Hello guys. It's been a while, again. I really am sorry for the late post, but my real life schedule really is a pain for writing this fic. But still, I really do thank everyone of you who continuously support this fic despite me being not able to post the Chapters on its usual posting date. Once again, please rest assured that even if I am having these schedule difficulties, I'll never abandon this fic no matter what.
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bankai777: Well, Naruto won't be battling the Justice Lords alone. That's how I set up their battle on this Chapter. Thank you!
frankieu: Thank you for your comment sir! I actually had a hard time thinking about how Naruto and the Justice Lords ideals differ, so I am glad that it fit on the story. I hope the gathering between the factions on this Chapter will meet your expectations. Thanks!
Kinunatzs: Haha. I am glad that you liked what's happening on Naruto's 'little harem'. Honestly speaking, I am not into this common fanfic concept about Clan Restoration Act for Naruto Series. Harem is for comic relief, but most of the time, should not to be taken advantage off for the CRA. Well, that's my own opinion. And also, I already know and understand very well that every Shinobi can perform superhuman feats without using Chakra. That's why I always point out that Naruto's physical parameters on this fic is around Toriko character levels. If you have read Toriko Manga, the characters in there are insanely powerful in terms of sheer physical strength and such. And Naruto, in base, is on that level without any Chakra enhancement. Thank you!
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ahsankhanahsankhan2014: Honestly speaking, I don't want Naruto to have eternal youth. Even Rikudo Sennin, with all his Rinnegan and Rikudo powers, still prefer to pass his legacy to his sons and the next generation after them. Naruto had insane longevity due to his lineage as an Uzumaki and as the successor of the power of the Six Paths. I believe that's more than enough to fix things on his own. Thank you though for your suggestion sir!
LordGhostStriker: I hope your popcorn is now available sir. Because you perfectly hit the mark on what's about to happen on this Chapter. Thanks!
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Ako: I am happy that you liked what happened during the battle against Doomsday sir! Thank you for your review sir!
Evilrock: Thank you for your suggestion and input sir! I'll take note of your review so I can adjust my story without affecting the storyline of this fic. Naruto will grow stronger and stronger from here. And he will be trained by the Saiyans. So just imagine how strong he could possibly be in the future Chapters. But for now, I just wanted to create a coherent story as much as possible without that much plot holes. Because I want an appropriate story for set-up on epic battles. Thank you sir!
Namedeathknight: Frankly speaking, Naruto is much stronger on this fic against Yusuke in terms of full power and hax abilities. Thanks!
Namedragon: Yep, Naruto will get all the powerful Doujutsus in his upcoming power-up. And I'll make it as logical as possible. Thanks!
Ugh: Hello sir. May I ask what's wrong with Naruto being 'comically' afraid of feminine fury? Do you suggest for Naruto to just trample around every girls' feelings? Naruto being afraid on female characters in 'comedic fashion' is just a norm, in canon and fanfiction. Sakura, Tsunade, Ino, Kushina, sometimes even Shizune and some other female characters from fillers can induce Naruto on this comical reaction. If you have any other suggestion regarding Naruto's character regarding girls that will not affect the central theme and plot of this fic's storyline, then I'll be more than happy to hear it from you sir. But for now, you might hate it, but there are also readers who liked Naruto's comical weakness against female fury. So I'll proceed on doing so. Thanks.
randy-nyema: Hello sir. I am always looking forward to read your reviews because I love the support that you are giving me. Don't worry. I'll always continue writing this fic even if I barely have schedule to continue doing so. And I will always dedicate it for all my wonderful readers who always support me, just like you. Once again, I thank you!
ahad: Naruto can fight against Beerus and Goku. The matter here is that, how. Naruto have hax like Gudou Dama. If he can maximize the power of the Gudou Dama, with proper strategy and such, Naruto can defeat those two. But power-wise, Naruto, on his current state, is weaker than Goku. Thanks!
Capturinggod200: Hello sir! I apologize for not being able to post my Chapters on the usual schedules. But rest assured, I'll always update this fic and finish this. And I'll dedicate it to you guys who always support me. As for Supergirl and Batgirl being involved in the catfight, well, this arc will determine their positions regarding that. One-sided crush, possibly. But I cannot let them join the main cast 'romance'. Haha.
Maelstorm777: Thank you for your awesome review. Very heartwarming, especially for a writer who barely have time to write a fic like me. These kinds of reviews gave me additional motivation to continue writing this fic. Naruto will receive more power than in the Manga. So no worries about him acquiring more powers in the future Chapters. Thank you!
Light225: Naruto's past will be revealed to the other characters on the most appropriate time. As of now, I can still cannot see any reason for the other characters to know about Naruto's past, and also Naruto cannot see any reason why he needs to tell everything about his past. But I already had it drafted. The characters will know about Naruto's past on the most appropriate situation with the best possible impact on the story. Thank you!
Chao: Hi sir! Well, character battles on fictional stories will never use their full power and abilities on the start of each fight. So Naruto won't go at full power or he will always keep some ace up their sleeves on every battle. Stat calculations may be stating the truth about character's stats. I will not argue with that. But the characters themselves on their own respective manga are barely maximizing these stats. That is all because a story and plot is needed to be executed, not just the main character over-powering their opponent without clearly accomplishing the reason why they are fighting. Thank you.
Sajuuk: Wow, that's one long review. Haha. I'll tell you honestly, I don't have that much broad information about DC characters. That's why I am only using DCAU series since I only have information source for them. So I honestly don't have any idea about this League of Assassin. But I'll do some research about it to see if I can include them as plot drivers for this fic. Thanks! And also, Naruto will gain more powers on his upcoming power-up, so he'll become more powerful and broken than ever. These includes the doujutsus. And about the other suggestions regarding the Universes, I'll keep note of that as well. As for now, I'll just focus on the current events on this mainstream Universe of this fic before tackling the other Universes. I can't promise you anything, but I really do appreciate all your input so I'll keep that noted as reference for future Chapters. Thank you so much!
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silverback95: Hmm, a good question. On this fic, SSJ4 transformation don't require the Saiyan's monkey tail. It is just that once the Saiyan entered SSJ4 state, their tails will automatically grow on its own as part of the SSJ4 transformation, much like on his SSJ3 form grew his hair out of nowhere. So if Naruto can cut a SSJ4 monkey tail, the Saiyan will revert back to his base form, but he can just transform back to SSJ4 form immediately as long as the Saiyan still has enough ki to pull out the transformation again. Thank you!
simplesmile87: Hello! Yeah. Naruto barely used any of his true power and transformations that he gained while training on the dimension rift. Because all the battles as of now still didn't require him to use that power. Indeed, he can just kick his opponent's butt right from the beginning. But that fight will going to be... boring. As you can see, most of Naruto's battles on this fic are about him maximizing his powers and abilities that were required on a specific battle situation. He is just being a true Shinobi... just like Kakashi who will only use his Sharingan if needed, Hashirama who only used Sage Mode when got cornered, Madara using Perfect Susanoo against worthy opponents, Jiraiya entering Sage Mode against powerful opponent, and the list goes on. Naruto series might be about Ninjas being all flashy and all, but in the end, their behaviors still are that of a true Ninja. They'll defeat their opponent in the most precise way possible without using their full abilities. If a Ninja can accomplish a mission with the most minimum effort possible, then so be it. I don't want Naruto going all out against each opponent and one-shoting them just to make everyone see how powerful he really is. I prefer Naruto to slowly reveal his true powers... first is for the plot to progress on how it should be, 2nd is for Naruto to always have an ace up his sleeves should he ever face much more powerful adversaries than before as the story goes. Thank you!
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(From here, anything that might happen on this Chapter is entirely my personal point of view on how things will turn out. The Characters on this fic are a lot more powerful than their Manga counterparts respectively. Whatever happens on this Chapter is my view on how fights will turn out using the current powers that they have on this fic, but that doesn't mean that the results will be the same if the characters from their manga counterpart met and battle. So please don't bash me on this. Thank you!)
(Also, you might notice some plot hole or some things that I haven't covered up on the past and latest Chapters. However, rest assured that I will cover it up on the next Chapters. Since I can only write specific amounts of the story per Chapter. And also please check the Author's Note section during the end of the Chapter for some clarifications. Thank you.)
Naruto Chronicles Chapter 26
Watchtower…
The Justice Lords are now on the Conference Room, sitting around the round table, each with difficult expressions on their faces. They just finished 'renovating' the Watchtower by forging additional security equipments and installing high-powered projectile weapons after forcefully requesting some major funds on the United Nations as part of their negotiations during the implementation of the World Wide Martial Law… Right now, the Watchtower looked like a powerhouse fortress due to their adjustments…
"We're finally done renovating the Watchtower." JLord Wonder Woman said to the group. "I can't believe that they have left it so… unprotected."
"We also did. For a long time." JLord Hawkgirl responded.
"And how often did it come back to bite us?" JLord Superman said seriously. "Those aside, do you still not able to locate any whereabouts from the three kids who knew our true identities Batman?"
"No traces or information about them till this point." JLord Batman spoke. "They didn't left any traces behind. Considering the abilities of the kid known as the Shinobi, we'll be lucky to find even a single strand of his hair around." He continued. After all, he already explained to the other members of the Justice Lords that even his JLeague Batman counterpart still wasn't able to determine the Shinobi's identities and whereabouts despite existing on the same dimension.
"Same here. My psychic powers weren't able to trace them. Considering that they know the identities of our Justice League counterparts, I believe they know some countermeasures to counter my psychic ability." JLord Martian also commented.
"I see… Those are some really sneaky brats for them to be able to hide underground against us." JLord Superman said with a hint of annoyance. "But sooner or later, they'll need to reveal themselves to us, especially since we have the Justice League against them. After all, they are the only ones who have powers and courage to face us head-on. Once it happens, we will need to take those kids down for good."
"Very well. But what should we do about our Justice League counterparts? If the world found out that we are not the heroes that they used to know, it may result into major chaos." JLord Green Lantern also said.
"We don't need to kill them." JLord Batman sternly spoke. "We can just lock them up here like they are right now. I can manage them on my own. Remember, I know their weaknesses."
"I know what you're thinking. You won't agree killing them… since they are not just our past selves reflection, but for you, they are still us." JLord Hawkgirl smiled sadly. "After all, the last thing we ever wanted is to lose another…"
"Hawkgirl." JLord Wonder Woman halted her female comrade's sentence, knowing the exact tone where JLord Hawkgirl's words are heading into… and it is all about their fallen comrade, JLord Flash…
"Even until now… I keep on expecting him to appear randomly around us, even right now…" JLord Green Lantern said with a sad tone.
"…and then say something stupid." JLord Hawkgirl also looked towards her Green Lantern comrade. "But when things get serious, so is he." She then placed a hand on the Lantern's shoulder. "I really miss him too, John."
"Same goes for the rest of us. And what happened to him gave us the reason to protect the world without holding back our powers so we won't lose another battle again." JLord Superman said. "Now that we have mobilized the entire world's military into a single army and place them under our direct commands, we'll now able to respond immediately so halt any other crime or other events that could destroy this world's peace and order."
"Even if this leaves a bad taste in my mouth, we don't have any other choice but to grab power so we won't lose any precious person again." JLord Batman also said. It is then that an alarm set-off, as if informing the Justice Lords that another event is happening on Earth…
The six members of the Justice Lords then ran towards the control room to see what triggered the alarm…
The monitor then displayed an abandoned building in one of the major cities of the United States. The building is now being surrounded by multiple police and military squads along with their massive equipments. And they are now aiming against someone who is standing just in front of the entrance of the abandoned building…
"A dangerous hostage situation is now developing on the former Federal Building." The usual police reporter, Snapper Carr, reporting the situation. "So far, the Ultra-Humanite has refused to speak with the negotiators." The monitor then displayed a mug-shot of Ultra-Humanite. "A freak of science, the Ultra-Humanite is reportedly a genius that made him a very dangerous criminal…" Snapper Carr continued his report.
"The Ultra-Humanite. According to the police reports, he helped Lex Luthor from escaping prison during the same time that we are fighting that monster called Doomsday and confronting the Shinobi." JLord Batman summarized the situation.
"Hmm… If he helped Luthor escape, then he might be working with Luthor as well this time. So this should be a trap against us." JLord Superman commented with disgust while speaking the name 'Luthor'. "But even if it is a trap, we need to stop them. And this time… for real."
"Don't do it." JLord Wonder Woman narrowed her eyes towards JLord Superman.
"Why not?" JLord Man of Steel replied. "It worked pretty well back on our home dimension."
"But this world is still not ready for it." The JLord Amazon Princess replied.
"We'll see about that." Jlord Superman said in a dark tone with resolute expression.
"Maybe we should all go." JLord Green Lantern then suggested. JLord Kal-El narrowed his eyes, then…
"Alright. Let's do this… and show this world how we could achieve peace and order… by force." JLord Superman smirked maliciously as the entire Justice Lords start heading towards a Javelin… once again… to fight a shadow of their former villain that they have already killed from their own world… Lex Luthor…
-Scene Change-
"Ugh…" The Flash woke up while shaking his head, only to realize that his limbs are in bind with some sort of special metal. He looked around and saw all his Justice League teammates also on the same predicament. All of them are still unconscious, except for the Batman who is looking towards him passively. "What happened…? Where are we?"
"Still on the Watchtower. But we are sucker-punched by our other dimension counterparts so they could take-over our world and implement the 'justice' that they implemented on their own world." Batman explained in a brief, precise statement.
"I see…" The Flash muttered, remembering what happened during the last time that he is awake before he woke up and found himself on this situation. "…but why did they do something like this? What is this 'justice' that they wanted to implement to go this far?"
"Ruling the world with iron fist, lobotomizing or killing everyone who opposed their ideal peace and order. That's their own version of 'justice'." Batman replied. They then heard that a Javelin flew out of the Watchtower, making them realize that their JLord counterparts just left them to do something on Earth.
"That's… just being a dictator. They are just taking advantage of their power for their own selfish reasons!" Flash said with somewhat anger on his tone. "Why would they need to go that far?"
"It's more likely because of what happened to their own Flash." Batman muttered, surprising the Fastest Man Alive.
"You mean he's…?" Flash just said, still expecting that his counterpart didn't suffer the worst possible sacrifice that a hero may experience.
"All of this had been set off by something." Batman just stated, not directly answering the Flash's questions.
"But to go this far… even over me…"
"It isn't that far from what we do… if you think about it." Batman replied.
"I'd rather not." The speedster replied. "Have you already figured a way out of here?"
"No."
"Don't you mean 'not yet'?"
"No. I mean not going to. My counterpart knows exactly how I think. He is me after all. How can I do something if the other me is had already anticipated everything that I might do?" Batman just explained.
"Then we're just sitting ducks here?" The Flash complained. "Any other options?"
"The Shinobi." Batman simply replied.
"You have a point…. Only if he can make it here inside the Watchtower." The Flash just sighed.
"He was able to infiltrate Atlantis on his own before. That alone is enough to testament of his infiltration skills, which is a natural ability for any Ninja." Batman muttered.
"Woah… is it just me, or it sounded like you do trust the Shinobi a lot?" The Flash said with a surprise tone. After all, he is a firm believer that Batman doesn't trust anyone.
"I just stated that he is the best option we have right now. With the kind of character that he has, he will not simply watch from the background especially now that something wrong is happening. That's why I know that he will do something against the Justice Lords at the very least." Batman explained.
"I guess you're right about that. Let's just hope that your calculated gambles will work this time." The Flash just said with a forced smile…
-Scene Change-
On one random abandoned building within one of the major cities of the United States…
The desolated building is now being surrounded by the combined force of the Armed Forces and Police with media covering the event all over the place. After all, since the Martial Law Declaration of the Justice Lords, the entire world's military force was forcefully unified thru the Justice Lords threats. Since then, a world-wide hunt for terrorists, criminals, and such had been conducted, literally creating some major chaos even after a few hours after the declaration of Martial Law. Using JLord Batman's intellectual prowess, he instantly took over the entire world's economic status, making the countries lose most of their political powers that further made the hierarchical power of the Lords tower even against the United Nations. The Lords, after just a few hours, almost literally held the world in the palm of their hands.
But of course, things won't go as planned, even for the Justice Lords.
Lex Luthor is still missing since he escaped from prison with the help from the Ultra-Humanite. And now, this Ultra-Humanite is creating such huge ruckus by taking a hostage on that mentioned abandoned building. The combined force of the military and police actually wanted to barge into that building to stop the Ultra-Humanite's schemes, but if they barged into the building without thinking, the other hostages, if there are any, might get involved on the battle that may ensue. And that's the last things that they will ever wish for. In the end, all that they can do is to try negotiating with the Ultra-Humanite until the 'Justice League' arrives…
"Humanite! Let the hostages go and I'll give you one of my men in return." One of the negotiators said thru a megaphone.
"What are you taking me for? And idiot?" Ultra-Humanite replied while holding one of the 'hostages' on his arms… But actually, the hostage is just an accomplice to execute their plan… "No deal!"
"This is just lame." The 'hostage' said in an annoyed tone. "Can we really draw out the Justice League like this?"
"Just do what Luthor has told us. Were simply doing this for money, aren't we?" Ultra-Humanite replied to the 'hostage', remembering everything that happened before this fake hostage taking…
-Flashback Start-
A lone figure warily entered one of the abandoned warehouses somewhere in Metropolis. Its figure may look like a female human, but her appearance is that of a wild cat like leopards. She is known in the epithet, Cheetah. She looked around immediately after entering the abandoned warehouse. After all, she can't help but be alert after receiving a mysterious phone call that directed her to go on this abandoned building. This may be a trap that the 'new' Justice League had set-up against the renown villains right now. But she can't help but be curious due to the phone call. That's why even if the world is now under the Justice League's Martial Law, her curiosity gets the best out of her.
All of a sudden, she was attacked by another mysterious figure. He is a man donning snake-like costume and abilities known as the Copperhead. The two of them then fought against each other until they bump against another man with bulky features, Solomon Grundy. The three of them fought against each other for a few seconds until their small fight got halted by a levitating woman with pink gem on her forehead that she used to fire her projectiles. She is known as Star Sapphire.
"Common criminals… is this what I've been reduced to?" Star Sapphire said with disgust while looking towards the other villains gathered together with her. It is more than enough for them to realize that all of them are summoned here by the same person for still unknown reasons.
"Criminals, yes. But common… most certainly not." A familiar voice for the villains echoed on the abandoned warehouse. They then looked towards the direction where the voice came from. And from that shadows, appeared Lex Luthor with Ultra-Humanite and Bizarro, Superman's clone, walking behind him like his personal bodyguards.
"Lex Luthor?" Cheetah spoke in somewhat surprised tone."Well, the plot thins…"
"I'm glad that everyone of you could make it." Lex Luthor said with sarcasm. After all, he also doubt that these villains could also make in after contacting them because of the Martial Law that was being enforced.
"Cut the courtesies Luthor. What do you want?" Copperhead spoke in annoyed tone.
"Each of you is the best in the world of what you do. And I happen to need of your unique services." Luthor then stated in a businessman-like tone.
"My talents won't come cheaply." Cheetah simply snorted.
"You'll all be paid most pensively." Lex Luthor said in a proud, arrogant tone. "If… you can do one simply job…"
"What kind of job?" Star Sapphire ask in curiosity, already knowing that the millionaire criminal has what it takes to pay all of them.
"Destroy Superman... and the Justice League." Lex Luthor simply stated in a neutral tone.
The villains got surprised for a moment, but they know that Luthor isn't the kind of person to gather all of them just to listen to a joke.
"But that will be kinda hard, especially on the way the Justice League is enforcing Martial Law right now." Copperhead said.
"That's right. The Justice League had changed. They are now willing to seriously hurt someone especially criminals like us. Once they caught us, we'll be lobotomized by Superman's Heat Vision or might also be sentenced to death. They are now ruling the world in iron fists." Cheetah muttered.
Luthor just smiled since he already knew that the newly costumed Justice League isn't the real Justice League that they knew. But he decided to keep it for himself for his own amusement.
"You are not the only ones who are complaining about it. Listen to the world… everyone is now complaining that the Justice League is now abusing their powers and authority. That's the very reason itself why we need to do this. We need to become the heroes who will take them down and save this world…" Luthor said with a malicious smirk.
"Wait a sec… we villains will overthrow and destroy the Justice League to save the world from their totalitarian rule?" Star Sapphire said in an analyzing tone.
"Right. And just imagine… if we indeed able to defeat and destroy them, then the world will be in debt to us. Just imagine what we can do with the world trying to please us, and also imagine how eventful it will be once the Justice League has finally been defeated." Luthor explained.
The villains then thought about it… a world without the Justice League… a world where they will be treated as heroes for overthrowing a totalitarian government… and that was more than enough to made them smirk on their own…
"Grundy likes it." Solomon Grundy smirked along with Bizarro and Ultra-Humanite.
"That'll be nice for a change…" Copperhead just smirked as well along with Cheetah and Star Sapphire.
"Good. Since all of us are finally in the mood, then let's start the preparations… on destroying the accursed Justice League…" Luthor then smirked evilly as he and his super-villain team went off to the shadows…
-Flashback End-
"Yeah… for money." Cheetah, who is camouflaged as the hostage, said while still being grabbed by the Ultra-Humanite for a fake hostage situation.
"If they won't show up on our little show, then we'll force them to." Ultra-Humanite then aimed his gun towards one of the police officers.
However, his entire arm that is holding his gun was suddenly enveloped by green energy projection. And of course, it is no other than from the JLord Green Lantern who appeared majestically appeared a few meters above them while levitating. Green Lantern then induced additional force on his Lantern Ring to rip off Humanite's entire arm.
"What force…!?" Humanite felt that his entire arm will be torn up he don't do anything, so he twisted his body and used his super-strength to instead pull the JLord Green Lantern towards him in an attempt to punch the Lantern. But JLord Superman also appeared, dashing in hi-speed towards Humanite and punched the villain even before he hit JLord Lantern. The force of JLord Superman's attack created a shockwave that sent the Humanite crashing in one of the walls.
"They really are fighting in a much brutal way right now." Humanite tried to stand up as he shook his head.
Cheetah, who is camouflaged as the hostage, then looked towards Humanite with fear on what this Justice League can do. They really are willing to beat their opponent without remorse, even going as far as to try ripping out the Humanite's arm. But she cannot run away. She's already involved so she will need to fight for his life to survive a battle against this new Justice League.
It is then that Cheetah felt someone landed beside her. She then looked towards the person, and it is no other than JLord Batman.
"Look for other hostages!" JLord Batman yelled to JLord Lantern, making Cheetah realize that JLord Batman didn't notice that there are no actual hostages inside. JLord Batman then whispered to her in a much milder tone. "You're safe now."
'Here goes something'. Cheetah thought. "But you're not." She said with a glare towards JLord Batman. She then tried to attack JLord Batman with her cat claws. But JLord Batman was able to dodge it on the last second.
"It's been a while since someone tried to deceive me." JLord Batman muttered as he distanced himself from Cheetah. After all, from his own world, after the Justice Lords have declared the Martial Law, no one ever tried to deceive the Lords anymore due to the fear for their lives.
JLord Green Lantern then saw that the hostage is just masquerading and attacked JLord Batman. He is about to help him, but Solomon Grundy came barging against him and sent him flying on a wall.
JLord Superman, with his much more brutal fighting skills, was able to almost defeat Humanite easily despite both of them having near identical super-strength. However, after seeing his JLord comrades on a pinch, he lost his focus, allowing the Humanite to hit him back, sending him skidding backwards. JLord Superman then felt another large object thrown towards him, and it came from Bizarro, his clone. JLord Superman was able to easily destroy the large object thrown towards him, but he received a powerful punch from Bizarro, then followed by an attack from the Humanite. It became a 2-on-1 battle with JLord Superman on the losing side.
"Solomon Grundy, Bizarro, Humanite and Cheetah…" JLord Batman muttered while dodging the attacks from the female villain.
"Not just them…" A voice suddenly echoed from another villain who is attempting to attack JLord Dark Knight from behind. But JLord Batman was able to easily dodge his attacker from behind.
"Yeah… Copperhead." JLord Batman glared towards the two villains who are now standing in front of him.
"Let's see what a bat can do against a cheetah and a snake…" Cheetah said with an arrogant smirk. She and Copperhead then dashed towards JLord Batman…
JLord Green Lantern then was now able to get himself together and was now fending off Solomon Grundy's attacks. Realizing that both JLord Superman and Batman are now in trouble, he decided to take care of things quickly. He then projected a blade out of his Lantern Ring in an attempt to slice Solomon Grundy in half. Lantern then swung his projected blade, his mindset to slash down the very opponent in front of him. But Grundy's instinct allowed him to block the incoming blade by catching the projected blade itself by clasping both his hands, sandwiching the blade in the middle.
JLord Lantern got surprised after seeing his attack got caught by the hulk-like villain. But before he could change plans, he got shot from behind by another villain, Star Sapphire. JLord Lantern lost his concentration due to pain as he kneeled down to the ground.
"Surprised?" Star Sapphire said, seemingly pleased to herself after giving a sucker-punch attack to JLord Lantern. She then looked towards Solomon Grundy. "Go and help Humanite and Bizarro finish off Superman. I'll handle this guy."
"Heh…" Grundy simply smirked as he also dashed towards Humanite and Bizarro to help them beat down JLord Superman.
On the upper balcony of the abandoned building, Lex Luthor just smirked to himself while seeing the posing Justice League being beaten down by his hired assassins.
"You might be the posing Justice League, but you defeated the real Justice League for me. And now, all of you will fall against me." Lex Luthor just said with satisfaction on his face. "I'm going to enjoy every moment of this."
Solomon Grundy then grabbed JLord Superman from behind and slammed him to the floor forcefully, shocking the entire building. It is then followed by another attack from Humanite and Bizarro that also shook the very foundation of the entire building. JLord Superman can't do a thing. After all, he can manage fighting an opponent even if the opponent is much powerful than these three villains, but if there three beings, all with super-strength, fighting against him at the same time, then that is quite a different story.
JLord Batman then got kicked in the abdomen and was sent reeling on his feet by Copperhead. Seeing the situation getting out of hand…
"We need back-up." JLord Batman just said thru his communicator.
After a few seconds, JLord Hawkgirl also barged in from one of the windows of the abandoned building, followed by JLord Wonder Woman and JLord Martian. JLord Hawkgirl immediately attacked Solomon Grundy with her Nth Mace while the JLord Martian attacked Ultra-Humanite. This made JLord Superman able to recover and fight against Bizarro on equal footing. On the other hand, as JLord Batman is about to be cornered by Cheetah and Coppperhead, JLord Wonder Woman came to his aide by catching Cheetah with her Lasso of Truth.
"Now it's a fair fight." JLord Wonder Woman smirked towards JLord Batman.
With the entire Justice Lords now complete, they easily started turning tables around, picking the opponent that they could easily defeat with their own powers and abilities, combined with their ruthlessness that they have displayed on their own home dimension. And only in a matter of seconds, the team of villains assembled by Luthor is now on the verge of defeat once again…
"Luthor! They're too well organized!" Humanite yelled towards their employer.
"We need to get out of here. It's either that or we'll be visiting prison again! Or worst, we'll get lobotomized or even be killed by them!" Star Sapphire said as she continued fighting against JLord Lantern.
"Is this everything that all of you could ever do?!" Lex Luthor yelled towards his super-villain team in frustration.
"That's right." Another voice echoed on the scene, surprising the fighting super-villains and Justice Lords. "With such a mediocre plan, you can never beat the Justice League, Luthor…"
Then, from the shadows, entered Gorilla Grodd along with other silhouettes behind him. They are another team of villains, all of them also with formidable powers and skills to match against the Justice League…
"Grodd…" Luthor glared towards the talking Gorilla as he and his team also entered the scene.
"You seem to be having some little party over here. Mind if we barge on it?" Grodd smirked arrogantly to Luthor and the Justice Lords. Behind him stood Giganta, Sinestro, Clayface, Shade, Parasite and Killer Frost, each of them ready for rumble.
"I appreciate your intentions but I am not teaming up with you." Luthor replied while his team continued to being beaten by the Lords. After all, Luthor is one crazy intelligent man. He won't rely on anyone but himself. Especially if it is Grodd, another villain with the same character as of him. "I am not interested on working with you."
"Oh come on Lex. With the current situation of your team, I'm the best help that you can get." Grodd smirked cockily, knowing that Luthor isn't on the proper time to think about business dealings.
Lex Luthor pondered deeply about it. But no matter how he thinks about the current situation, he'll need Grodd's team against the Justice Lords. That's why…
"Fine! Do what you want! But you're simply doing what you want and I won't be in any debt to you, monkey!" Luthor yelled towards Gorilla Grodd.
"What a nice way to thank someone. I'll keep note of that." Grodd then turned towards his team. "You heard the bald. Time to let your destructive impulses lose." He smirked to his team. It is time once again for the villains to turn the tides of the battle…
"This is a serious trouble." JLord Wonder Woman just muttered after realizing that they are now outnumbered by the villains.
"This is what happens when you give such criminals too much freedom." JLord Superman glared towards his opponents. "But this is the right opportunity to silence them once and for all…"
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"We're finally here!" Botan beamed towards Naruto and the gang as they arrive in front of a long staircase that was seemingly the path to a shrine.
"Yeah. I can sense Yusuke and the others on the end of this staircase." Naruto simply replied while looking around. After all, the natural energy on this area seemed to be very potent and untapped, thus the Senjutsu on this place is much more potent and powerful. And he very much liked it since this mountain range has the same feel as that of Mount Myokubu.
"But to think that such a large boundary field is erected on these mountains… I really can't believe that a human is capable of doing this." Urd just muttered in awe.
"It feels like we entered another world outside of out always busy community." Belldandy smiled as she looked towards some wild deer and rare birds that are freely roaming all over the place.
"Yeah. Master Genkai devoted her life in preserving this place. And Hiei's sister, Yukina, is now the caretaker of this state." Botan said, acting as their tour guide. "Master Genkai always told us, even on her final breath, that she wanted this place to remain as it is. That's why Koenma-sama always helped Yukina on maintaining this place."
The group then started walking towards the staircase.
"But this still feels so amazing." Tsukiyo said, still with her doll, Luna, on her arms. "I always liked nature, but this is the first time that I have breathed such fresh air as far as I can remember…"
"Yup. I know we are here for some important reason, but I still wanted to enjoy staying here. I feel like I can properly unwind here every once in a while taking break as an idol." Kanon smiled towards Tsukiyo and Tenri. The three girls who host the present Jupiter sisters became rather fond to each other since they can relate on two obvious things: the Jupiter Sisters within them and also, because of their bond with Naruto.
"I feel the same." Tenri simply smiled. "But let's just hope everything goes well for the gathering today."
"Don't worry. We'll be fine." Haqua just smiled kindly to the hosts of the Jupiter Sisters. "As the protector of New Hell, I won't allow anything to happen to you. Since all of you are the only ones who can change New Hell."
"But isn't it kinda tiring to walk on this staircase?" Keiichi said with stupid looking expression. "I can't even see the end of it!"
"It's fine. I'll help you if you get tired, Keiichi." Belldandy smiled to her partner. Keiichi just sighed. He forgot that he was the only normal human on the group.
Naruto then simply smiled after seeing his friends that were seemingly talking to each other naturally. Despite everything that was happening, they seemed to easily trust each other to the point of spending time together like this for one common cause.
'No matter what the outcome of this gathering is, I've already made my decision. I'll continue to protect them no matter what. I lost all my precious people before… I won't let it happen again.' He said in determined tone.
"What's the problem, Naruto?" Skuld simply asked her contract partner after seeing the nostalgic, 'fatherly' smile from the blonde Shinobi. She's been observing him the entire group, and she can see that he is happy and satisfied being surrounded by his precious friends. That also made her happy, but still feels annoyed since she knew that some of the girls involved in the group also have feelings for her partner. "You looked like an old man watching over your grandkids."
"An old man? We're of the same age –ttebayo!" Naruto complained. "Well, I can't help but think that it really feels great spending time with friends, especially in this kind of place. It's so natural and peaceful. It made me wish that times like this should just go on forever…"
"I understand…" Skuld simply smiled. "But if we stay like this forever, we can no longer move forward. The reason itself why we are here, is because we wanted to create a new future to change the upcoming dark future. We need to keep moving forward for us to reach our desired future, isn't it?" The Goddess of the Future said with a small smile.
"Yeah... but nothing's wrong with being sentimental every once in a while." Naruto returned the gesture with a foxy grin. "By the way, it's the first time that you talked to me since yesterday. Are you no longer angry at me?"
"…!" Skuld then realized that she started a conversation with Naruto even if she wanted to ignore him for a little longer. But after seeing his sad smile, she didn't realize that she started talking to him again. "…I… I still haven't forgiven you! I… just wanted to know if you're alright since you have that stupid smile earlier. That's all!"
"Huh?" Naruto tilted his head. "You're in a good mood but you still don't want to talk to me, but you just talked to me… I really don't get you –ttebayo." Naruto said with squinted eyes.
"Shut up, Baka-Shinobi!" Skuld yelled as she ran towards Belldandy, leaving Naruto trailing behind as the group continued their trek to the end of the staircase.
The Jupiter Sisters hosts however heard the little conversation between Naruto and Skuld. And that made them giggle on their own, cute way. After all, each of them had their own reasons why they started having some special feelings for Naruto. But his occasional, or rather, natural dumbness will always be amusing for them.
Seeing how the other girls present on the trip looked and smiled towards Naruto, Urd just approached the pouting Skuld and whispered…
"You have tough rivals, little sister. If you continue acting like a bratty little girl, then you might lose him before you even knew it…" Urd said in a teasing tone towards Skuld.
"Shut up Urd!" Skuld glared comically towards her bully sister. "That idiot of a dumb Shinobi can do whatever he wanted for all I care. He always can't understand me…!"
'Oh…' Urd said in a thinking pose. 'Well, it is true… Naruto is the biggest blockhead that I've met. If Skuld is like this… then I should do something…'
"Urd…" Belldandy smiled gracefully towards her eldest sister. A normal smile for others, but a threatening one for Urd. "…don't do anything stupid today please…"
"Ye… Yeah…" Urd sighed in defeat as the group continued their trek towards Genkai's temple.
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Due to the overwhelming number of villains that were gathered to fight against them, even with their intent to kill, the Justice Lords got overwhelmed by the combined powers and abilities of Lex Luthor's Injustice Gang and Gorilla Grodd's Secret Society. After the major battle, the Justice Lords are now laying down on the floor, either unconscious or beaten by the combined powers of the super villains that they have fought. The power-hitters of the combined villain team then dragged the Justice Lords out of the building for the military and police to show the world that they have finally beaten the great Justice League…
"Impossible…" The police reporter Snapper Carr, just muttered…
"Listen to me… world…" Gorilla Grodd then spoke in a loud, arrogant tone with Lex Luthor standing right beside him. The teams of villains are also standing right behind them with the Justice Lords bind by their powers. "…we have finally beaten your heroes who tried to use their powers to rule all over the world. I know that you feel gratitude for saving you all against them. But you won't need to do anything…"
Grodd then passed the megaphone to Luthor with an arrogant smirk. Luthor just snatch the megaphone with annoyance on his face.
"The talking monkey is right. During the ancient times, for you to become a king, you will need to beat a current king. That's why now that we have actually beaten these heroes of yours, then should we declare that we will now be running this world with our own power as well… as their successors…" Luthor then forced a smirk. It may be true that this Justice League wasn't beaten by him, but still, he did became a part of the defeat of the League.
"Quit joking Luthor! We won't allow someone like your group to rule the world!" The negotiator then signaled his men to prepare to open fire as part of the Martial Law Declaration to shoot and kill anyone who will oppose the peace founded by the Justice Lords.
"Then just like what these heroes did, we'll also use force to take over the world…" Grodd then just used his psychic ability to mess the brains of his targets, technically the entire military and police who are aiming at them. The men trembled in pain and fear as each of them got severely affected by Grodd's power… "Now… are still questioning our authority?"
The army and the media cannot help but feel helpless while looking towards the villains. This is the first time that they saw the Justice League being actually beaten by the villains that they used to fight…
"And as commemoration for the start of our rule, let me announce this very important event that will be recorded on the course of history…" Grodd then looked towards Luthor, now both of them sharing the mutual arrogant smirk for their victory against the Lords…
"…as punishment for their crime on trying to rule the world using their powers, the Justice League will be executed in front of the public… to show the world what despair really is…" Luthor finished the declaration as the beaten and weakened Justice Lords cannot help but grit their teeth, finally realizing the defeat that they suffered against the villains hands…
-Scene Change-
"We're finally here…" Keiichi said while panting heavily. After all, the group just finished their 30-minute walk to reach the end of the staircase that displayed Genkai's traditional temple. He then looked around, only to see the Norse Sisters, the Jupiter Sisters, Haqua, Botan and Naruto not having even a single sign of fatigue after the long walk. "…how unfair…" Keiichi just sat on the ground in defeat.
Naruto then looked around and saw Yoko Kurama, on his red-haired human form, leaning on one of the walls of the temple and Hiei who is sitting on one of the branches of the nearby tree. A glance to each other is more than enough greeting for each of them. The group then saw a girl who casually went out from the temple and approached them…
"Welcome to our humble temple." The group is then greeted by Yukina who is politely bowing towards them. "I am Yukina, Hiei's younger sister and the current caretaker of this place. Let's take care of each other."
The females of the group just bowed in return to Yukina's gesture. However, Naruto smiled towards the girl, and then looked towards a specific location, as if he sensed something out of the norm.
"So you guys are finally here! I'm glad you made it!" Yusuke barged out from the temple with his usual energetic expression as he greeted the newly arrived group.
"I don't think this is the proper time for you to greet them like nothing's wrong, Yusuke." Yoko Kurama said with slight serious expression.
"No worries about that. Based on Naruto's expression, I can see that he already sensed that something is not right." Yusuke just smirked towards Yoko Kurama.
"Well, whatever that might happen will be your responsibility. I am just here to protect Yukina if something wrong ever happens." Hiei just spoke with his eyes shut.
"Something is wrong?" Skuld said in wary as she looked towards Naruto who is glaring on one specific location with serious expression.
'This presence… it isn't coming from the Makai Kings…' Naruto just muttered while looking seriously towards the presence's direction. 'But I have already felt this presence before… could it be…'
All of a sudden, someone barge out of the temple while releasing an overwhelming Youki and immediately attacked the Shinobi. But due to Naruto sensing the presence, he was able to anticipate and blocked the incoming punch from the being while also bracing himself for the other members of the group not to be affected by the attack. However, due to the shockwave emitted by the impact, the Goddesses were sent skidding backwards but Belldandy and Urd was able to erect a force field to protect the Jupiter Sisters hosts. Naruto then glared towards the being who attacked him, and it is someone with long, silver hair, masculine but lean body with overflowing killing intent.
"I finally meet you… Kaguya's descendant." The being said as it continued to release an overwhelming aura that shook the entire mountain ranges.
"So it really is you… Toushin Raizen…" Naruto replied as his and Raizen's elbow still fighting for dominance against each other. After all, Naruto can clearly remember this presence who spoke within his mind few days after his fight against Lullaby… (happened during the end of Chapter 11.) "Is this really the way on how you greet your visitors?"
"I can't even call this a greeting. After all, I am barely using a fraction of my power against you." Raizen smirked with overflowing bloodlust. "On the other hand, I can feel Kaguya's power all over you, but I can't sense any influence of Kaguya within you… just how did you acquire your power, kid?"
"Hard training and determination to protect my precious people. Nothing else." Naruto simply relied as the two of them continued to fight for dominance against each other.
"Hey old man. Isn't that enough? You almost blow up Genkai's temple with that stupid greeting!" Yusuke yelled as he looked towards Naruto and Raizen.
"Hmph… I still yet to test this kid's power if he really has anything to do with Kaguya." Raizen smirked as he prepared to continue attacking Naruto. Naruto gritted his teeth in anticipation for another attack. After all, he can sense the power of this being in front of him can easily dwarf Yusuke's power in terms of potency.
Raizen then clad his fists with potent Youki for another attack as Naruto prepared to use some jutsu to repel it…
But the attacks were halted as both of them sensed a set of beings arriving in massive speeds, halting their movement, and the beings are now literally aiming on their vital parts to stop their movement if they even continue the fight…
"Well, well, we are not here to blow up this peaceful place, aren't we?" A sudden, familiar female voice echoed from the newly appeared dimensional wormhole. Everyone present on the scene looked towards the wormhole, seeing Daimakaicho Hild descending in all glory with the Hakaishin duo of the 7th Universe, Beerus and Whis, standing on both her sides. She then used her powers to immediately repair the damage on the mountain and the temple that was produced by Raizen's sudden attack.
"Your entrance will always be as extravagant as this, Hild…" Urd just smiled while looking towards her mother. Hild then just gave a teasing wink towards her daughter.
Naruto then looked towards the beings responsible for halting his and Raizen's attacks, only to see the usual cheerful smiles of the Saiyans, except Vegetta who is looking grumpy as always. Goku, Gohan and Goten are aiming towards Raizen's vital parts while Vegetta and Trunks aiming at Naruto's (similar to the positions of the Jounins when they halted Neji's attack that was aimed to kill Hinata during the Chuunin Exam).
"Even if we wanted to fight, we were just here to talk. Let's just fight after we talk." Son Goku just grinned towards Raizen even if they don't know anything about each other.
"I didn't know that you are the kind of person who can easily get fired up so easily, Shinobi." Vegetta said with his own, signature glare-smirk.
"So even the War God of the Makai Realm is allowed to be resurrected by Reikai…" Beerus just smirked after seeing Raizen's overflowing power, knowing that Raizen barely used any of his powers on his sudden attack.
"So this small summit really became the Gathering of the Gods…" Whis smiled cheerfully while looking towards the Norse Sisters, Jupiter Sisters' hosts, the Saiyans, the Maki Kings, and the Daimakaicho. "…things will get more interesting than it already is. Ho ho ho…" Whis just laughed in his usual manner.
Another being then walked out of the temple with casual expression.
"Raizen-sama, I believe that we have already agreed for you to not do anything reckless after being resurrected, right?" Koenma, on his teenage form less his pacifier, said to Yusuke's hot-blooded ancestor. The Daimakaicho and the current King of Reikai then looked towards each other and shared a light nod, acknowledging each other's presence.
"Tsk…" Raizen then disappeared in a blur and reappeared a few meters away from the group. "…whatever. I am here to meet that brat. In return, I'll also share whatever information that I have that may help your situation. Then, I'll determine why you possess Kaguya's power, kid. Those are my objectives why I am here, nothing more, nothing less." Raizen spoke in his usual hoarse tone as he looked towards Naruto seriously with untrusting eyes.
"Wait a sec… resurrected?" Naruto voiced an inquiry that also surprised the Jupiter Sisters hosts. After all, everything that's happening here are somewhat new for them…
"Yeah. Reikai has the power to bypass the normal laws of life and death, though we are not abusing it since it may destroy the equilibrium of existence. This is just a special case due to the current situation." Koenma explained. "Raizen's current existence is just a temporary one since his power and knowledge regarding the current situation might be a great help on whatever battles that may happen in the future."
"I see… Just like an improvised version of Edo Tensei." Naruto muttered. He then felt that the Jupiter Sisters hosts inched closer to him with slight fear and confusion on their expressions.
"It's quite scary here…" Tsukiyo said as she tightened her embrace to her doll.
"So this is the kind of world where the real you exists, Naruto-kun?" Kanon said, though not expecting any answer from the Shinobi.
"And to think that all of these are happening without us even knowing… if not because of the Goddesses within us…" Tenri said as she pondered on everything that happened since she met the Goddess within her, Diana of the Jupiter Sisters…
Naruto sensed the feeling of worry and confusion on his friends, but he cannot just blame them. They are just living a pretty normal life until they got dragged on this battle against New Hell.
"Don't worry. No matter what happens, I'll protect you with all my power." He said with a reassuring smile to the girls. "I honestly don't want you guys to get involved like this, but we got no other choice. Diana, Apollo and Vulcanus will be needed here. I apologize for getting you guys caught in all of this."
"You don't have to apologize. The fact that we could be of help to the Goddesses within us is more than enough to allow ourselves to be involved." Tenri smiled as Kanon and Tsukiyo nodded. "And besides, we know that you'll always be by our side to protect us… so we don't need to worry that much, ne?"
"Yeah. That's a promise." Naruto grinned towards the girls for reassurance.
"Ehem." Skuld intentionally coughed, making Naruto and the Jupiter Sisters hosts jolt comically. Raizen saw this interaction between Naruto and his friends, and that made him sigh internally.
'Kaguya is used on being alone… yet this descendant of his have finally found his precious people that he swore to protect using his powers… he might have Kaguya's power… but their ideals are entirely opposite from each other.' Raizen then turned around and walked back towards the temple.
Naruto and the Saiyans just looked towards the retreating long-haired warrior's back.
"What's the problem with that old man? He just suddenly attacked you out of nowhere." Son Goten asked the Shinobi.
"Well, he does believe that I am some descendant of some random rival that he had during the past." Naruto simply answered. "By the way, thank you guys for coming on my aide. Even if we haven't talked that much during our first meeting, you still tried to protect me against that Raizen old man."
"That's nothing. Besides, we know that you can protect yourself against him. We just don't want to have this forest got destroyed. That's all." Trunks simply replied as well.
"But that old man is quite powerful. I believe he can even fight against us Saiyans on equal grounds if he used his full power." Son Gohan said with somewhat serious expression. "Well, I know that you just moved to protect your friends when the old man attack earlier that's why you haven't able to properly fight back."
"Hey Yusuke, just who is that hot-blooded old guy? Both of you have somewhat the same kind of power." Son Goku said to the approaching Makai King.
"That's my ancestor, Toushin Raizen. I have inherited this Youki within me from him. He's kinda like a father figure for me." Yusuke simply replied. "Well, we better get prepared so we can get on with this dialogue thing. Yukina prepared a lot of food for us!"
"Food?! Well, we can't talk with an empty stomach, right?" Goku said with large grin on his face. He then stormed off towards the temple. Goten and Trunks then looked towards each other, then sighed after seeing the always familiar behavior of the Saiyan whenever they hear something about food. But they just followed Goku since they already knew that he alone can consume an army worth of meal by himself if someone don't stop him.
"Let's leave the serious talk later then. I also wanted to taste the kinds of foods available on this era of this world." Beerus said casually as he also went inside the temple with Whis behind him.
"Kid. Don't let your guard down. If that old man really is targeting you, then you cannot afford to get careless." Vegetta simply said to Naruto before leaving and following the other Saiyans inside the temple. Gohan simply bowed his head before following his fellow Saiyans as well.
"Well, they surely get feel at home easily after arriving here." Hiei then jumped to the ground from the branch of the tree where he is previously sitting. "Don't tire yourself too much Yukina. They'll be a lot to handle." He said to his younger sister in a side-glance.
"Don't worry, Hiei-san. I'll be assisting her in her chores." Belldandy smiled gracefully as she head towards Yukina's location. The two girls smiled to each other elegantly as they head towards the kitchen. They are followed by Botan since she also doesn't have anything else to do.
"Everyone has finally gathered. Let's see how things will turn out from here." Yoko Kurama then gave his usual calm smile.
"Yeah. I need to know everything involved against Nifheim so we can think of an appropriate approach against whatever their plan is. I need to protect my friends against their schemes no matter what." Naruto said seriously.
"And I'll always support you even if you are a big idiot." Skuld said from behind him while Tenri, Tsukiyo and Kanon giggling after hearing Skuld's statement. Even though they are somewhat rivals, Skuld and the Norse Sisters somewhat became close friends due to the bond that they share with the favorite blonde knucklehead.
"Well then, Chosen Child… whatever that might happen on this dialogue will determine the fate of the Jupiter Sisters against the hands of New Hell. You said that you don't care that much about the prophecy, but still, you can't just ignore the fact that you are the only one who can create a difference on this current situation." Daimakaicho Hild said with her usual mysterious smirk. "Uzumaki Naruto… everything that will happen from now on… will be in your hands."
Naruto, Skuld, and the present hosts of the Jupiter Sisters looked towards the Daimakaicho with serious expression. They knew that Hild knew something that they don't know. But even if they do ask her about it, the Daimakaicho will only answer in her usual mysterious, neutral way. That's why… they decided not to pry on whatever the Daimakaicho is thinking, and just focus on whatever lies ahead… the dialogue of the gathering…
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"This is bad… seriously bad…" Kara Kent spoke after seeing the news on how the Justice Lords got defeated by a large group of super villains that was led by Lex Luthor and Gorilla Grodd. She is currently staying on Gordon's residence, home of her best friend Barbara Gordon, due to the Shinobi's advice after fighting the Justice Lords.
"Yeah, in more ways than one." Barbara replied in neutral expression. "The world doesn't know that the Justice League that they are seeing isn't the real one. But still, even just for a few hours, they started ruling the world in iron fist by taking advantage of their powers. That leaves a very bad impression against them even if they are not the real ones."
"Right. And this will leave a lasting damage to the real Justice League's image even if the truth was revealed that they are not the real ones who created this totalitarian regime. And that itself is what these villains are aiming for. If they defeat this Justice League, then they'll be the ones who will take over them." Kara continued as she looked towards her Supergirl costume that was hanged on Barbara's closet. "If we get out, I doubt we can defeat the horde of super-villains surrounding the Justice Lords. And if we actually able to do something to free the posing Justice League, then they'll be the ones who will be after us since we know the truth about them."
"We are in a no win situation no matter how we put it." Barbara just sighed as she hugged her pillow. "The Shinobi… I wonder if he'll do something about this…"
"We can't just depend on him." Kara then walked towards Barbara's closet and grabbed her Supergirl costume.
"Wait Kara. What do you think you're doing?" Barbara asked her best friend with serious expression.
"I can't just sit by and do nothing while knowing that something big is about to happen." She said as she undressed her current casual attire and equipping her Supergirl costume. "If I know that I can do something, then I'll just do it. Because if we don't do anything against the current situation, then I won't be able to pride myself as Clark's cousin. Because Clark, or rather, Superman will always do whatever it takes to fight for justice that he believed into."
"I see…" Barbara smiled as she stood up on her bed, then also grabbed her Batgirl costume. "…then I can't just let you do something like that alone. I know how reckless you could be, girl. So I can at least act as your breaks once you let out your wild self." Barbara muttered while also removing her current attire and changing into Batgirl.
"Wait Barb. You know very well that we'll be facing powerful adversaries. It will be dangerous for you…" Supergirl said, indicating that she is worried about the human physiology of her friend.
"I'll be fine. Batman trained me. All that I need to do is to fight like him, or at least close to the way he used to fight." Batgirl said as she donned her mask. "I won't allow myself to remain as Batman's shadow forever you know."
"I know the feel. I also wanted to make a difference and create a name for my own, not just as Superman's sidekick." Supergirl then smirked to her partner. "Well, if that's how you put it, then we're on the same page."
"Right. We can continue this chitchat while on our way to them." Batgirl said as she looked towards the TV that was showing the combined team of super-villains, the Injustice Gang and the Secret Society, who held the Justice Lords in custody.
"Let's do this girl." Supergirl nodded as the two female sidekicks went out of the room thru the window while making sure that no one is looking at them… believing that even with the two of them, they can still do something to change the current dangerous situation…
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The factions that were gathered on Genkai's temple were somehow easily able to get along with each other. Yukina, Belldandy, Haqua and Botan do the dishes after the Saiyans consumed most of the feast that Yukina have prepared with Keiichi doing the muscle work for them. Goku, Goten, Trunks and Yusuke lively exchanged their stories from their respective battle experiences. Gohan and Yoko Kurama exchanged some thoughts since both of them are somewhat academic geniuses while Vegetta and Hiei are just leaning on both sides of the wall respectively, acting as if they are not interested on the current situation.
Beerus, Whis, Urd, Koenma and the Daimakaicho Hild were having their own serious, 'political' discussion. Skuld, Tenri, Tsukiyo and Kanon are having their own light conversation, well, definitely about their favorite knucklehead's antics. Naruto just saw how everyone seemed to get along pretty well, so he just gave a light smile of contentment. He can clearly see his friends from Konoha having such light moments after the 4th Shinobi World War… a peace that every Shinobi has always been aiming for throughout their war-torn history…
However, he can still feel the killer glare that Toushin Raizen was giving towards him as they sat on the opposite ends of the large room. After all, the two of them were the only ones present on the scene who have visible tension against each other. However, Raizen might be glaring towards Naruto, but the Shinobi can feel that Yusuke's ancestor actually don't have any ill intentions against him. His glare is more of a challenging one than an offensive one, as if Raizen needs to try and prove something about the Shinobi. But Naruto cannot just ignore the fact that someone among the group might attack him anytime…
However, as the factions was able to finish having their light conversations…
"Everyone… I think we should now be focusing on the true purpose of this gathering…" Daimakaicho spoke, getting the attention of everyone present on the large, Japanese-style sala room.
Everyone understood what it meant, as they assembled together with their respective factions in a circular formation. Naruto sat in meditating position, on his right stationed the Norse Goddess. On his left were the hosts of the Jupiter Sisters who have already swapped consciousness with their respective Goddesses with Haqua behind them. On the right side of the room were the Makai Kings with Koenma and Raizen. On their opposite end were the Saiyans. And on the opposite end of Naruto's were Beerus, Whis and the Daimakaicho Hild. Keiichi, Botan and Yukina are out of the room as they stayed on the guest room to watch TV so they can be updated on whatever is happening around the world, especially now that the Justice Lords are in control of everything.
"Well, all of us knew here that we aren't gathered here just for some idle chitchat. So I'll go straight to the point. One of the factions on Nifheim, known as New Hell, is now amassing power while preparing to do something big. And with them targeting the Jupiter Goddesses along with the random appearances of the supposed sealed Weiss during the Almage Machina War, we can say that they are about to execute something that will destroy the equilibrium of this reality. But not all of us who are here have direct involvement on this conflict, and some even don't even have a clue what's going on. Each of us has our own opinion, point of view and information regarding the current state of the situation. That's why we need to discuss everything here so we can verify where each of us is standing on this." The Daimakaicho spoke, as if acting as the mediator of the gathering.
"Indeed. We, from the 7th Universe, including the Saiyans, merely just barged into this world's affairs just because of sheer curiosity and interest. Unless we know what's going on, we can't just say that we'll be fighting together with you or even consider doing a favor for all of you." Beerus said with visible authority from his voice.
"Understood. And with the Goddesses from different factions of Valhala are being gathered here with us, then we can determine what will be our next move on dealing against the threat that was being created by the Vintage of New Hell." Koenma said in a political tone.
"Right…" Naruto said seriously as he shut close his eyes. That's right. He's doing this to gather information so he can protect his precious Goddess friends. This will also be a great opportunity to know the true characters and reasons of the beings surrounding him. "…but how should we begin?"
"I have an idea." Whis spoke as he stood up and floated towards the Shinobi. Naruto got wary at first, but relaxed after sensing that the Hakaishin-sensei doesn't have any ill intentions to him. Whis then landed right behind Naruto and tapped his right hand to the Shinobi's right shoulder, then channeled some potent energy to his staff… "We can begin by having the very person who seemed to be the center of everything that's happening right now tell his own story on how he got here on this reality. That way, we can also get information about this confusing descendant thing that Toushin Raizen of Makai was so adamant to prove."
"Hmm… a very interesting idea, Whis-kun." Hild spoke with visible expression of curiosity. "The person who came from another reality… spoken to be the Chosen Child, hinted to be Kaguya's descendant, the guardian of the Norse and Jupiter Sisters… well, I believe everyone here will agree that we should know more about this person called as the Shinobi… Uzumaki Naruto…"
Naruto gulped visibly as he saw that almost everyone present on the scene were looking towards him, each with interest painted on their faces. Well, he already knew that he will need to share his own past to everyone present on this gathering, but he never thought that it would be on this way. Though he treasures everything that happened on his past, good or bad, he is still reluctant on retelling what happened on his life to other people, even if they are his close friends and comrades on this new world.
'Well, I guess I just need to tell them the important details, not everything that happened in my entire life just like how I told Skuld, Bell-neechan and Urd-neechan during the first time that we met.' The Shinobi thought. Naruto then saw Skuld giving a kind, reassuring smile towards him. Naruto simply nodded to his Goddess partner as he inhaled deeply.
"Alright… Let's begin with me." Naruto said. All of a sudden, Whis' staff glowed and projected some image of two people fighting against each other, surprising most of everyone present on the room except the Saiyans, Beerus and the Daimakaicho. "That's me… and Madara… while fighting during the 4th Shinobi World War…" Naruto muttered to the being who is still had his right hand attached to his right shoulder, Whis.
"Right. This staff projects the very same image and memory that you were thinking so everyone can understand what you wanted to convey." Whis explained the power of his staff. After all, this is the same power that he used to project on how Son Goku defeated Frieza in the titanic battle in planet Namek to the newly awakened Beerus before fighting Super Saiyan God Goku for the first time.
"Well, that's quite convenient since I won't need to elaborate everything that I need to say regarding my past…" Naruto then gave a usual smirk to everyone while the projection of Rikudo Madara and Kurama Sennin Mode Naruto ensued thru the Whis' memory projection. "Just like what I have said before, I came from a war-torn world, the Shinobi World. And the battle that you were seeing right now, is the final battle to end the most violent war in the Shinobi World, the 4th Shinobi World War… me against the most powerful Uchiha, Uchiha Madara."
Everyone present continued to watch the battle projected in the memory projector. Yusuke then noticed something about Naruto's appearance on the image.
"Hey Naruto! What's that glowing form that you have during that fight? I still haven't seen it yet." Yusuke asked in interest.
"That's my most powerful form during that time, the Kurama Sennin Mode. That form is closely related to the power of the creator of the Shinobi World, the Rikudo Sennin, the power that was being used by my opponent, Madara." Naruto simply explained. (The events on this flashback are about what happened on Chapter 1 of this fic, not that of the canon Manga.)
"Your most powerful form during that time? That speaks a lot. Care to elaborate?" Hild asked.
"Well, I'll honestly tell you that all kinds of Sennin Mode amplifies the power of the wielder exponentially. But Kurama Sennin Mode and Rikudo Sennin Mode is an entirely different level of Sennin transformation that further amplify the power of Sennin Mode to dramatic levels. With me and Madara fighting on those level of Sennin Modes respectively, we have enough power to literally destroy the world literally on our battle. But that's not what I'm aiming for. I am only fighting to protect my friends just like what I am doing on this world." Naruto replied.
"But that doesn't tell us anything about what you have said earlier." Koenma also said.
"Haaahhh…" Naruto sighed exaggeratedly. "Like what I've said, Kurama Sennin Mode is my most powerful form during that time. But during this time, after all the training that I have done to master that power, I can say that the current me without using any Sennin Mode and amplification is at least on the same level of power as that of my Kurama Sennin Mode during that time."
Almost everyone got surprised after hearing the very words from the Shinobi. If what this Shinobi kid saying really is true, then just how powerful is he if he uses his current most powerful form in a real battle?
"That's amazing then, Naruto! You really have the potential to become a powerful god like what Beerus-sama had seen on his dream!" Goku said in excited fashion. "I want to fight you! I really wanted to fight you right now!"
"Son Goku. He might have such very potent power comparable to the gods, but the kids power level is still below that of us Gods. Though he might be able to defeat you using some broken abilities and powers. Remember, power levels isn't everything." Beerus said to Goku in a Sensei-like way.
"That's right. Remember the Gudou Dama that Hades used against us? That black ball can erase everything that it touches down to sub-atomic level. And I can use that black ball as well using the Sennin Mode that you are seeing right now." Naruto grinned towards Goku. "But still, it all comes down to me being able to tag and attack you with Gudou Dama. If I can't hit you with that, then it'll be a very difficult battle for me –ttebayo." Naruto said.
"But from what I am seeing right now, that Madara guy and you are using the same power very close to that of Kaguya's. In fact, both your forms closely resemble that of hers. That's a bit too much of a coincidence." Raizen muttered while still glaring towards Naruto.
"Let's just say that if what you have said is true, then I really might be the descendant of that Kaguya." Naruto sighed. "But not because I am using the same power as that of Kaguya, then you'll just think that I am the same as that Kaguya." Naruto replied with a serious tone.
The projection then showed how Rikudo Madara tried to attack the Shinobi Alliance with an Uber-jutsu, but Naruto was able to block it off with his own Uber-jutsu.
"In the end, you really are fighting to protect those people…" Skuld said without looking away from the projection as she continued to intently watch the fierce battle while the Emperor Ring was being formed right above Madara and Naruto's battle scene.
Naruto simply answered with a nod. The Makai Kings and the Saiyans simply smiled to themselves after seeing that Naruto really has the same ideals as that of theirs… he continued to fight to protect his precious friends, his allies, his own world on his own, selfless way… And seeing how Naruto fiercely tried to protect the Shinobi Alliance against Madara's attacks are more than enough for them to realize that if Naruto really is fighting to protect his precious people, then he will lend him a hand if he needed it.
"The battle we are seeing right now are more than what we imagined..." Apollo said thru Nakagawa Kanon's body.
"And to think that Uzumaki-san was one of the beings who is fighting in that battle…" Diana also muttered thru Tenri's body.
"I can now say that you really have what it takes to protect Tsukiyo and my sisters' hosts against Nifheim's schemes…" Vulcanus spoke thru Tsukiyo's elegant doll, Luna.
"Not really. I believe I still have a lot of things to improve and work on to become more powerful and protect you guys against New Hell." Naruto simply replied. The memory projection then showed how Naruto was able to defeat Madara. Madara was a bloody pulp and Naruto with too much body strain after absorbing the Rikudo power of the Shinju from the Uchiha. Madara then was forced to use a suicidal jutsu, but Naruto was able to do something on the last second to stop Madara at the cost of his own existence using a forbidden sealing jutsu.
Everyone saw how Naruto was promoted to become the 6th Hokage on the last minute, then the painful, heart-warming farewell between Naruto and his Konoha friends before the trace of his final existence disappeared on the Shinobi World…
"So you really did sacrifice yourself to protect your friends…" Belldandy said, a few tears flowing out of her eyes.
Naruto didn't say anything in response. He is trying to force himself not to get to sentimental while remembering this final moment with his friends from the Shinobi World. So if he did reply top Belldandy, then his emotions might get the best out of him.
"Naruto…" is all that Skuld could ever mutter while trying to wipe down the tears from her cheeks. The Jupiter Sisters hosts were now also on the verge of tears even with the Jupiter Goddesses having control on their body. They just realized that Naruto really has a painful past… yet he was still able to smile and make friends with them… he continued to cheer them thru his own way, yet actually, they are the ones who should cheer this idiot of a knucklehead after parting with his friends from his own world…
"And that's how ended up in a dimension rift. With the last jutsu that I have used consumed my very existence on my own world, I ended up physically travelling between the rifts of reality. With time not flowing on that space, I trained like there is no tomorrow to master all my powers. So if I ever made it out of that eternity of a dimension rift and found new precious people in a new world, then I'll have the power to protect them properly unlike what happened from my own home world." Naruto said as the scene skipped on Skuld's machine experiment ending up with him being summoned on this new world.
Whis then also tapped Skuld's shoulder, allowing the memory projector to also see her point of view of the events during Naruto's arrival on this new world. This made Skuld feel embarrassed since she already knew what's about to take place while looking at that part of her memory…
"We were able to get along well after Keiichi, me, and my sisters meet Naruto." Belldandy spoke in behalf of her embarrassed youngest sister. "And that day also happened to be Skuld's promotion day to become a First Class Goddess. And with some turn of events, we just happened to know that Naruto is Skuld's contract partner, making Skuld finally an authorized First Class Goddess in no time."
"Hmm… that time, Valhala already knew that Naruto is an important existence that was meant to do something on this world. That's why the Norse faction immediately created a contract with him thru Skuld. But you Norse Goddesses didn't know anything about that, right?" Hild said while looking towards Urd.
"There goes your mouth again." Urd said in her scolding tone towards her mother. "What you're saying is just plain assumptions. Though regardless if Naruto shouldn't meant to be connected with the Norse faction and is originally intended to become the prophesized child from the Chosen Child Prophecy for the Jupiter Sisters, the prophecy is still being fulfilled thru the power of unknown hands known as destiny. The Norse meddling with the Jupiter prophecy might be a big deal in the future, but can't we just shrug it off for now since this very Chosen Child is the one who forged a new bond between the Goddesses from different factions?"
"You really know how to remove my amusement, aren't you, my daughter." Hild replied with a mischievous smirk.
"A child should learn how to pick up from their parent's lose ends." Urd also smirked similar to her mother.
"The Norse Sisters happened to be the first Goddesses around Naruto when he arrived from the dimension rift. That's all there is to it." Diana smiled towards the Norse Goddesses, indicating that they don't have any ill feelings to their fellow Goddesses despite the Daimakaicho;s assumptions. "But… the contract with a Norse Goddess requires a wish-granting ritual, right? What did Naruto wished for to become Skuld's contract partner?" Diana asked towards Skuld. Vulcanus and Apollo also smiled towards Skuld.
"Oh no…" Skuld said with beet red face, making Naruto wonder why.
The memory projection then showed the very wish granting-ritual that Skuld thought even if she doesn't want to think about it.
"I WANT YOU TO BY MY SIDE FOREVER –DATTEBAYO!" Naruto's voice from the memory projection echoed on the room. The wish-granting ritual got completed after that.
Skuld's head then comical steam with her tomato-red face swaying back and forth, as if losing all her strength from embarrassment after hearing that memory of hers. The other on the room got silent, then most of them laughed after hearing Naruto's wish. Goku, Goten and Yusuke even rolled on the floor while clutching their stomachs due to too much laughter. They knew very well that Naruto isn't taking the wish-granting ritual seriously that time, and that it funnier for them.
On the other hand, Naruto got a little conscious for whatever reason. Though the wish-granting ritual during that time isn's something that he should be thinking seriously about, hearing it the second time, he just realized that his wish really is something stupid. If Haruno Sakura was beside him, she had already hit him on his head several times over by now.
However, he sweat comically after sensing some killer glares behind him. And it is no other than from the Jupiter Sisters who were glaring towards him. That made him gulped visibly while trembling.
"Hou… saying something like that on the very same day that you meet a Goddess?" Diana muttered.
"How bold of you… Uzumaki kid…" Apollo said with comical evil eyes.
"Now then, how should I punish you for being unfaithful even before meeting Tsukiyo?" Vulcanus also said with threatening glare.
On the other hand…
'That… made me kinda jealous…' Kanon muttered to herself even if she knew that Naruto isn't serious about that wish.
'Well, it can't be helped. Skuld-san is the first Goddess to meet him on this world…' Tenri smiled to herself.
'But I can see that Naruto-kun isn't really serious about his wish… so I guess can forgive him.' Tsukiyo said with pouting face.
After hearing their hosts' reactions, the Jupiter Sisters visibly calmed down. Instead, they can feel that the affections of their hosts to the blonde knucklehead continued to increase even further thru the overwhelming Goddess powers that they are feeling right now…
"She really liked him this much…" Each of them thought regarding their respective human hosts.
"Ehem. Moving on…" Naruto then coughed intentionally as the memories flashed into him trying to adjust on a peaceful lifestyle, including his school life. "From here, I started trying to adjust my life on this new world as an ordinary student. For once, I experienced a life away from life-threatening battles. With Skuld, Bell-neechan, Urd-neechan and Keiichi supporting me, I was able to live a normal life and meet new friends."
The scene then showed a brief flashed of Naruto's interactions with his classmates and new friends, including Yui Goido, Ayumi Takahara and Shiomiya Shiori. It also showed some tiny moments between Naruto and the present Jupiter Goddess hosts… Tsukiyo Kujo, Nakagawa Kanon and Ayukawa Tenri. However, his meeting with Tenri is kinda different…
"That's during the time when Naruto just barged into Tenri's life when he discovered that someone like me is existing within her." Diana said as the screen displayed their first meeting with Naruto. "Even if he doesn't have any idea about Tenri and my current circumstances, he went as far trying to comfort us despite us being strangers to him. That actually left some kind of impression even for a Goddess like me. That also made me realized that you are not just an ordinary human…"
"That's right. After all, another being, a Goddess to top that, shouldn't exist within a human without any reason whatsoever. That's why I find myself being curious about Tenri's circumstances. In the end, I just realized just these past few days how much of trouble is included on those circumstances." Naruto smiled towards the Jupiter Sisters.
"You're the one to talk. You're always like that, Uzumaki…. Always sticking his nose right where it shouldn't belong." Apollo said in a scolding tone. But she immediately changed her expression with a smile. "Though it doesn't mean that we don't like that side of yours. In fact, that's the reason why you left some impression to Kanon." She grinned energetically.
"Apollo!" Kanon yelled within her while blushing.
"Well, I'm always like that. I don't know if it's a good thing or not. But I can't just leave someone alone if I can't just help it, especially my friends." Naruto simply replied with a goofy expression.
"Well, if you're not like that, then Tsukiyo may still be alone by herself, staring towards the moon without anyone trying to understand her true feelings." Vulcanus said with a soft smile to Naruto. "You saved Tsukiyo, no, also the hosts of my other sisters from their own sadness without even trying. Though it would be nice if you will not look to any other girls aside from Tsukiyo."
'Vulcanus!' Tsukiyo yelled while blushing within herself. Skuld, Diana and Apollo flinched due to the bold statement from Vulcanus.
"Hmm… I can't do that. Even Tsukiyo won't like it if I only look towards her. It'll be annoying if you will only see the same face of the same person each and every time even for her." Naruto said, once again misunderstanding what Vulcanus meant. This made the others present on the scene to lightly laugh due to Naruto's naivety to girls' feelings. "Well then, I know that the existence of a Goddess within an ordinary human is out of the norm on this reality. But I didn't care that much about it since I thought that it is just another hidden truth within this world. That's why I didn't expect that everything will turn out the way it is right now."
"But before I got fully involved on the issue with the Jupiter Sisters, I already knew that trying to live a normal life will be impossible on this world, especially with all these powers that I have trained for. As I continue adapting on this new world, I saw how these individuals called as superheroes fighting against crime using their own ideals and justice. However, I knew very well that a crisis will come against those superheroes that they cannot comprehend on their own, individually. And that time actually came during the attack of the White Martians, with those Aliens trying to conquer the world." Naruto continued as the image of the memory projection changed on the Justice League's battle against the White Martians, ending with Naruto's Rasenshuriken attack against the Alien Mothership.
"It is during that time that we got interested on meeting you, Naruto." Yusuke smirked towards Naruto.
"During that time, we thought that the world might need our assistance once again due to the invasion since the Superman and those other superheroes seemed to be on the losing side, but you appeared out of nowhere and turned the tides of that battle. The power that you used on that fight made us realize that you really are something. That's why we got interested on knowing the person behind the mask of the Shinobi. Because we know we have the same ideals based on how you fought against those Aliens." Yoko Kurama gave a small smile while reminiscing some little memories while watching Naruto's battle against the Alien Invaders.
"Well… that's me fighting to protect my new world." Naruto simply smiled. "I know the moment that I stepped up and used my power, the peaceful life that I've been trying to experience on this new world will be thrown out of the window. But I can't just help it if I know that I can do something. Since then, I got involved with some of the major battles of the Justice League, making even Superman to invite me join their superhero team which I humbly declined."
"But in the end, your powers and potentials made you someone who can make a difference on this world." Beerus said. "And that potential made me interested on knowing the true extent of your powers, so I drag the Saiyans here on this Universe for that sole reason."
"I see…" The Shinobi nodded. "I know I'm awesome but I still am not that much." Naruto said while scratching the back of his head. "However, the villains that those superheroes had been fighting with aren't that of a real threat for me. It is those evil spirits known as Weiss…"
Everyone on the room somewhat agreed on what the Shinobi had said. Naruto then looked towards Haqua and the two nodded to each other.
"That's right. The Almage Machina… the battle between Old Devils known as Weiss and us, New Devils, almost literally destroyed the entire Nifheim. In the end, using an unknown power, the New Devils were able to seal the Old Devils, stopping the war that threatened to destroy the equilibrium. The New Devils created a new government known as New Hell under the approval of the Daimakaicho-sama in an attempt to change the evil impressions against the Devils." Haqua took over the stage as she told everyone about everything that she knew about New Hell.
"The New Devils believed that we are the ones who defeated the Old Devils. But it is then that I learned that New Devils had collaboration with the Jupiter Sisters to seal those Weiss. And the truth regarding that was camouflaged by the New Hell government." Haqua shut her eyes, finally accepting the very truth about Almage Machina, the very war that she fought with everything that she got. "Times passed, all of a sudden, the New Hell government announced that the seal that bind the Weiss was broken thru unknown means with most of those Weiss escaping to the Human World to regain their lost demonic powers. New Hell then created a team to hunt those Weiss to stop them from wrecking havoc on the material world known as the Runaway Spirit Hunters."
"But in the end, the Runway Spirit Squad just became a pawn for a much grander scheme. They were just created not to actually hunt down those Weiss, but to capture the divine beings that are responsible for sealing the Weiss while they are still weak since they lost their powers. And the entire Almage Machina War is just a tool for weakening those divine beings so they'll be vulnerable against whatever plan that they are creating within the shadows of Nifheim. Everything that I have been through, everything that I believed into… all of them are just lies… with New Hell using me and my friends just for their own whim… That's why I am here right now, willing to lend a hand to create real change in New Hell. I will blaze a trail with my own power… and create a fresh future for New Hell!"
The Jupiter Sisters smiled towards Haqua after seeing her resolve. Once again, the Goddesses understood that there is still hope for New Hell with New Devils like Haqua who is willing to do everything to protect what she believed in.
"After being used during the Almage Machina war, us Jupiter Sisters believed that we can no longer trust anyone from New Hell." Diana spoke with a soft smile towards Haqua. "But after seeing how Haqua-san protected me against the Nifheim Generals, I believe that with proper understanding to each other, we can still create a new government in Hell to remove the darkness that plagued its society throughout the course of history. We can't let New Devils handle everything, and we also cannot shoulder everything as Goddesses. We need to believe each other to forge a new future and shatter the darkness of the past known as the Almage Machina."
"Well said, sister." Apollo said with a cheerful wink. "After sacrificing ourselves during the Almage Machina War, I thought that it would be the end of us. But one day, I just found out that my weakened self was awakened within a human girl with a pure heart. As the Goddesses who held the seal against the Weiss, with myself no longer part of the seal, it can easily be concluded that the seal that bind the Weiss were already broken. That also made me realize that if the seal was already broken, not only that the Weiss were able to escape their prison, but also my sisters will also be revived on the same way as I do within the human girls with pure hearts."
"And as time passed, we were able to regain our lost Goddess powers gradually thru the interaction of our human hosts with this certain blonde idiot." Vulcanus said while looking towards Naruto. "But at the same time, the Weiss who were able to escape the prison seal was able to regain their lost powers by feeding on negative thoughts and feelings of their own human hosts. And now with the material world becoming the breeding farm of these Weiss, if we don't do anything against them, the Earth itself will become the battleground for the possible repeat of the Almage Machina tragedy. And the involvement of the material world on the balance of the ethereal worlds will definitely affect the equilibrium of existence not only by this universe, but this entire reality at large."
Everyone in the room fell silent as they try to absorb the seemingly summary of the current situation. The uprising conflict on the material plane of the 9th Universe will really affect the equilibrium of this reality if nothing really is done to stop whatever this Vintage of New Hell is planning.
"So we really are now involved in a very serious situation, aren't we…?" Beerus asked, but not exactly for anyone. "Very well, now that we have an overview of everything that's happening right now, then we can say that this world will really need our assistance for the matter. Though it will still be up to the Saiyans to decide if they will be willing to lend a hand."
"We'll have no problem with that!" Goku immediately answered with a huge grin on his face. "I honestly didn't understand anything about what the devil girl and the Goddesses have said earlier, but we just came here on this world looking for a fight. And it looks like we'll get what we want against those Weiss!"
"Well, it's been a while since we had a good fight." Vegetta said while cracking his knuckles. "If it's against those demons, then we can fight without holding back."
"But if we did fight at full power, we might destroy this world without even trying." Gohan said with a wry smile.
"I'll have it covered." Hild just said in amused tone.
"It's alright. Even if your single, casual ki blast can destroy a planet, you have proper control on your ki to hold back its power thru potency. I have already trained you Saiyans for that these past years, aren't I?" Whis said in scolding tone.
"Wait a sec guys…" Naruto raised his hands towards the Hakaishin duo and the Saiyans. "Well… we already know that you guys are some powerful warriors and gods from another universe… but I believe it would help us better understand what you're fighting for in your own world so we can get to know you guys better if we'll be fighting on the same side."
"Hmm… you have a point, Chosen Child." Whis smiled casually while Naruto pouted after being called by the prophecy epithet. He then once again applied power to his staff. The staff then projected some highlights of some of the Saiyans major battles, against Frieza, Androids, Cell, and Majin Buu. "Just like you, these Saiyans are warriors with unbelievable power who protects the Earth of the 7th Universe against universal threats. But being fighting-obsessed warriors, they got interested on knowing this someone from another Universe with immeasurable potential that even appeared on the God of Destruction's dream himself. That's why they joined Beerus-sama on entering this 9th Universe."
"That's why we'll help you in your battle while we are here on this world, Naruto." Goten said with the infamous Son grin like that of his father's and brother's. Trunks also gave a nod of approval to the young Hokage.
"Well, you guys really are very powerful warriors on your own right." Naruto smiled towards the Saiyans. "I know that the conflict on this world doesn't concern you that much, but having your guys on our side will be very reassuring."
Goku and the rest of the Saiyans gave a reassuring smile towards Naruto. This made Naruto feel relieved because he had these powerful allies that will watch his back.
"Well then… now that we have heard the Shinobi, the Devil Girl, the Jupiter Sisters and the Saiyans share of their story, then we need to hear the side of the Makai Kings… especially that of the War God's story about Kaguya Otsutsuki… Toushin Raizen." Daimakaicho Hild then said as everyone now looked towards Raizen and the Makai Kings.
"Hmm… let's just start with us then." Yusuke pointed his right thumb to his chest enthusiastically. "Well, I'm Yusuke Yurameshi, once a normal human who became the Spirit World's Detective. With Yoko Kurama, Hiei, and my late friend Kuwabara, we've been through a lot of battles to protect this world within the shadows, just like what Naruto is doing right now. Until we became acquainted with the past generation Makai Kings and thru various circumstances, inherited the throne to rule their respective countries."
"However, unlike me and Hiei, Yusuke boasts a very powerful hidden power that he acquired from his ancestors." Yoko Kurama said as he took a side glance towards Raizen. "That made Yusuke's power became an entirely different level than that of us." Hiei on the other hand just shut his eyes closed while leaning on the nearest wall on the group.
"And what's the connection between that and you assumption regarding me and Kaguya Otsutsuki?" Naruto asked seriously towards the Makai Kings. Whis then projected what was within Raizen's mind using his staff.
"I once had a human lover…" Raizen said with stern expression on his face. "We had a child and that child melded into Human World's society without knowing the true power of his heritage. He then also produced his own offspring, creating new generations of my descendants as years passed by. But none of these descendants knew about their true lineage, thus they were not able to awaken the power of the Mazoku within them. Until a descendant of mine, this stupid Yusuke, became a Spirit Detective of the Spirit World. That sheer coincidence allowed him to awaken his Reiki, and further increased its power by training and fighting powerful opponents of his level. That leads to awakening of my power that was dormant within him… the Avatism of the Mazoku."
"Okaaaay…" Naruto replied dryly, still not getting the information that he needs.
"You clearly have Kaguya's power based on the attacks and techniques that you are using on the battlefield." Raizen replied with a glare towards the Shinobi. "That's why it can be easily be concluded that you have also started to awaken Kaguya's power within you just like what happened to my power within Yusuke."
"And how did you say so? Given that I might actually be this old hag Kaguya's descendant, what made you think that I am a threat on this reality?"
"During one of his toughest fights, I used that awakened Mazoku power to manipulate Yusuke's body to show him how to fight using my power. After all, the stronger the power of the Mazoku awakens within its descendant's body, the more powerful their control on that person can be." Raizen simply explained. "So if nothing is done and you continue to get stronger, Kaguya will also definitely awaken, control your body and continue the path of destruction that she had been aiming for against this reality."
Everyone tensed up except for the Saiyans and higher tier gods who are present on the room.
"Wait a sec… the path of destruction that she is always aiming for?" Naruto stood up in wary. "Just what does this Kaguya had done for you to think something like that?!" After all, the Kaguya Otsutsuki that Naruto knew based from Juubi Kurama's story regarding the myth of the Sword of Nunoboku consumed the Chakra Fruit from the holy tree called Shinju. And she used the power that she acquire from consuming the Chakra Fruit to end all battles from the war-torn Shinobi World during her era. She technically saved the world on his point of view. And her son, the Sage of the Six Paths, is the one who sealed the Ten Tails or the embodiment of the Shinju's hatred from destroying the world. There is no way Kaguya will become the harbinger of destruction that Raizen stated…
"You really know nothing about her… kid." Raizen said with dark expression. "Long ago, the Reikai or Spirit World and the Makai used to be in good terms just like how they are right now. Me and Kaguya came to existence during that peaceful era of the Makai. And as siblings, we boasted immeasurable power and potential unlike any other already S-Class Mazoku from that time."
"Haaa?!" Yusuke looked towards his ancestor with comical expression. "Siblings…?! You mean…?!"
Whis' staff then projected Raizen and Kaguya standing side by side. Raizen on his beige-colored gi while Kaguya wearing his Six Paths clothing. Everyone can clearly see the resemblance of the two to each other.
"So this is… the mother of the Sage of the Six Paths… Otsutsuki Kaguya." Naruto muttered.
"That's right. Kaguya is my elder sister. I am the younger brother." Raizen reaffirmed. Yusuke and Naruto sweat-dropped. "That's the reason itself why I was able to speak on your mind for the first time, kid (during the end of Chapter 11). You may not be my descendant, but we have the same blood flowing on our veins. Though I can no longer do that since it is just a onetime power for someone who is not my actual descendant."
"I was born with very high, potent SSS-Class level Youki that far surpassed any other S-Class beings. I came to be known as a Toushin Raizen due to my abilities. But Kaguya is different. Rather, she is on an entirely different level even among those who have godly level Youkis. While most powerful Mazoku possess Youki, Kaguya was born with two unique powers that made her different from the most of us. First… is her possessing the most powerful type of Spiritual Energy known as Seikouki."
"Seikouki… you mean the power that you can acquire by combining Youki and Reiki?" Koenma looked towards Raizen.
"Right. Reiki is the power of those from Human World and Spirit World. Youki is the power from the Makai Realm. They are totally different kind of power that shouldn't be existing together on anyone. But that was just a myth. In a millionth of possibilities, someone can be born with the power of Seikouki on their own. Kaguya is the very first in existence to acquire Seikouki. The next one, is Shinobi Sensui. But Shinobu Sensui's Seikouki pales in comparison, or rather, is just a speck of dust compared to Kaguya's Seikouki level." Raizen explained.
"But old man, I also had Seikouki right?" Yuzuke complained.
"Right. But your case is different. Your Seikouki was created by melding your own Reiki and your inherited Youki. On the other hand, Kaguya and Ssensui's Seikouki are in-born power within them." Raizen sighed. "That's why even if Kaguya and me had the same power level, the potency and power that she had due to her Seikouki is on an entirely different dimension than that of my already powerful Youki."
"So in the end, Raizen might be the strongest being with most powerful Youki in existence, but this Kaguya possess the most broken Seikouki that can clearly overpower that of Raizen's. And this Shinobi kid has the potential to inherit that kind of power." Hiei muttered. "But that doesn't mean anything. As far as I can see, even with my third eye, the Shinobi is using the power that he acquired thru sheer training and hardwork on his own. Given that he might be that Kaguya's descendant and he may become more powerful than he already is, there is still no sense to treat him as a threat." Hiei said, remembering his past for being treated as an outcast that separated him from Yukina.
"Let me continue first, midget." Raizen smirked towards Hiei. The three-eyed King wanted to retort, but he knew that it own't do any good especially against Raizen. "Despite having such already overwhelming power, Kaguya also had another power that separated her from the Mazokus. That is the power of her white eyes… known as…"
"…the Byakugan." Naruto stated, clearly knowing what those white eyes really are. Everyone on the room looked towards him, wondering why he knew something that Raizen should only know. "Known as the 'all-seeing white eye'."
"So you already knew… kid." Raizen smirked, seemingly convinced that he had already proven Naruto's connection to Kaguya. "With her foul Seikouki and Byakugan, Kaguya can already be considered as a personification of a Goddess due to her overwhelming power. But despite that, she is a pacifist by nature. She didn't intend to fight anybody or involve herself against any conflict. Most Mazoku treated her as a wasted potential. However, she shrugged it on her own and still treated everyone kindly and compassionately, even my opponents who aimed against her life."
"But despite her pacifist nature, that doesn't mean that she didn't train to maximize the power that given to her. In fact, she became much stronger than she should be because she wanted to protect her own peaceful life against those who wanted to use her and her powers for their own whim. Despite not fighting on the battle-torn Makai World, Kaguya stood as the sole most powerful being on the Makai Realm."
"If that's the case… what happened for you treat her like that…?" Naruto asked seriously.
"She might be against fighting, but Kaguya has many enemies. Those enemies want nothing but to use her for their own personal gain. I trained to become stronger to protect my elder sister against them. Until the Weiss meddled on the Makai Realms' affairs…" Raizen looked towards Haqua.
"Th… That's right." Haqua flinched after feeling Raizen's cold glare. "From the ancient history of Old Hell, being the engine of darkness for the entire reality, they are responsible for manipulating the darkness within everyone's hearts to increase their own powers. During that time, Old Hell isn't really interested that much on Human Realm's darkness. Because they had their sights on the Makai Realm itself… since being a war-torn ethereal realm, Makai housed a lot of negative feelings and powers. But hearing the Makai War God's story just now, I can conclude that the reason why Old Hell got interested in Makai, is possibly because of Kaguya's powers."
"Right. Old Hell targeted Kaguya and me who are the strongest beings during that era. The Mazoku fought back to protect Kaguya against the Weiss. Thus Makai Realm became more chaotic than it already is. But the worst is that, Old Hell started taking advantage of the darkness within the Makai denizens hearts, thus turning slowly turning them into an army that became against Kaguya's powers. Realizing that Kaguya's powers may fall against the Weiss hands anytime, the Spirit World decided to intervene in the chaotic era." Raizen said.
"That's right. My father, Enma, decided to intervene to the growing conflict within Makai that was caused the Old Hell. The Army of the Spirit World fought against Makai denizens that are under the influence of the power of the Weiss. Both sides lost a lot during the battle that created the major rift between the relationship of Makai and Reikai." Koenma explained this time.
"Knowing that the battle will continue in a long stalemate, I gathered all the S-Class beings of Makai and proposed a temporary alliance with the Reikai to end the long battle. Thus, me and my comrades were able to turn the tide against the other Mazokus that are under Weiss influence. But as the long battle seem come to close, a very powerful adversary shattered our hope for victory to end the bloodshed. And it is no other than from the least expected opponent that we could have…" Raizen said with angered expression. "It is no other than my elder sister, Kaguya Otsutsuki."
"Hold on… you just said that Kaguya really don't like fighting. How come that she sided with the Weiss-controlled Makai denizens on that battle?" Yusuke asked Raizen.
"That… still is a mystery even until now." Raizen said with serious expression. "The kind, caring sister that I had became an emotionless, ruthless being that overwhelmed even the combined powers of Reikai and S-Class beings of Makai. Even I wasn't able to stop her..." Raizen said with visible regret on his face. "She ended all the conflict on her own using her godly Seikouki and Byakugan using space-time powers that no one among us can comprehend. Reikai and Makai then became peaceful ethereal worlds under her rule. She ruled the world as the sole most powerful being by inflicting fear to everyone."
"She suddenly changed into a true evil… she ruled the ethereal planes thru fear with us not being able to do anything for years. She became a true embodiment of fear…" Raizen said with grim expression. "After those years, the Reikai has been planning to eliminate Kaguya but to no avail. With her spatial and dimensional manipulation, she can escape any trap and prison that may held or bind her. That's why… in just one occasion, they decided to just banish Kaguya on a reality dimension rift and imprison her there for the rest of eternity. Though there are still doubts if Kaguya can escape the banishment on the dimension rift, and even though she used to be my kind and caring sister, I accepted the proposal of the Reikai Realm for her banishment. And after one tough battle and losing a lot of comrades and friends, we were able to open the dimension rift that separates reality and send Kaguya on that rift… in an attempt to imprison her for the rest of eternity…"
The projection on Whis' staff then showed Kaguya with overwhelming anger being absorbed on the dimension rift… while saying these threatening words…
"I will return… I will definitely return to destroy all of you!" Kaguya yelled in sheer madness as she slowly disappeared while the rift is closing…
Everyone went silent after hearing Raizen's story about Kaguya. Now, even Naruto finally understood why Kaguya is a threatening existence on this reality. Her powers and abilities far surpassed everything that he had already seen… but…
"Just one thing, Raizen-old man." Naruto muttered. "You said that Kaguya used to be a peace-loving, kind Goddess. And it is still a mystery why she became evil all of a sudden till now. Did you guys ever try to find out what happened to Kaguya before becoming evil?"
"If great power is accumulated into one person, that power before long, will drive that person mad." Koenma said calmly with closed eyes. "I am sure everyone of us here can understand that simple fact."
"Then I can't accept it." Naruto retorted. "Something definitely happen that made her become that kind of person. Something triggered her change… something could even be manipulating her. I've seen it a lot of times during my entire life… once someone got a gap within their hearts, that's what made a person mad." He said, once again remembering his former enemies like Neji, Gaara, Sasuke, and also his enemies like Nagato, Obito and Madara, each of them having those gaps within them that made them lose their fate on their comrades, their people, and the world.
"You're talking like you wanted to protect your ancestor, Shinobi kid." Raizen just spoke with arrogant smug on his face.
"Maybe, just maybe, that she may be my ancestor… she did many evil things… but she is also just another person." Naruto said with stern expression. "She may be the one doing evil, but unless we figure out what really made her like that, then we can't just rule out that something manipulated her to do those evil."
The Jupiter Sisters and the Norse Goddesses who heard those words smiled after seeing how much Naruto believed on that silver lining. No matter how small, he will always cling to that tiny possibility of kindness from every one.
"By the way, as far as I know, the Shinobi is a Chakra user. If Kaguya is a Seikouki user, how is it possible for a Chakra use to inherit the power of a Seikouki user?" Hiei asked.
Naruto sighed. As if finally accepting his heritage, he spoke.
"On my world's oldest myth, there once stood a great, holy tree known as the Shinju." Naruto said, leaving the details that the Sword of Nunoboku that was still sheathed behind him is the one responsible for creating the Shinju (info from Chapter 2) and also the fact that the entire power of the Shinju is now sealed within Juubi Kurama (from Chapter 1). "During those ancient times, my world is also filled with constant battles and wars, these conflicts are related to the Shinju. One day, the Shinju bore a fruit with no one knowing what it really is. But a mutual agreement from all parties created a law for anyone no to touch that fruit of the Shinju."
"But with so many conflicts around the world, someone decided to steal and consume the Shinju's fruit to attain a god-like power… her name… is Otsutsuki Kaguya." Naruto said with eyes closed, once again surprising everyone, even Raizen. "Kaguya gained so much power after consuming the fruit. And using that power, she singlehandedly ended all conflicts on that ancient era."
That last statement made Raizen even more surprised… after all, he knew very well why Naruto told such information.
"Whatever you are thinking is right, old man." Naruto said towards Raizen. "During our battle against Hades, me, along with Yusuke and Goku, understood that Spiritual Energy that you guys from Makai are using and Physical Energy that the Saiyans are using can be melded into one, more potent power. And that power is called Chakra, the very same kind of power that was flowing within me. I can't use Spiritual or Physical Energy separately because Chakra is already a power of its own."
"If Kaguya's power really is what you called Seikouki and she already had that power when she arrived on my world, then it may had matched the myth that from my world's ancient times about Kaguya." Naruto explained. "When Kaguya, who already had Seikouki and Byakugan, consumed the Chakra Fruit, it created a new power that melded with the Seikouki, creating the concept of Chakra. The Chakra Fruit may had created what we so-called Chakra Circulatory System within our body for us to combine our Physical and Spiritual Energy, thus creating Chakra for us Shinobis to be able to use jutsus."
"So the already powerful Kaguya who is using Seikouki and Byakugan got a lot more powerful due to the power of this Chakra Fruit?" Vegetta said seriously as well.
"That's what I guess. That's why I think even if I am currently using lower level of powers compared to you guys, the potency of my power can still rival that of yours due to the potency of Seikouki and the power of the Chakra Fruit that I had inherited from my ancestor." Naruto nodded to himself.
"You are partially right, Shinobi." Koenma retorted to the Shinobi. "But let me tell you, Seikouki is a very rare kind of Spiritual Energy. You might be Kaguya's descendant, but that doesn't mean that you have inherited her Seikouki even if you have inherited that power of Chakra. But we still can't rule out that your Seikouki are just dormant and needed to be awakened first."
"I know that. And besides, I already have sensed Yusuke's Seikouki during our battle against Hades, so I already know that my Spiritual Energy melded within my Chakra don't have the same property. But you are right, it may just be waiting to be awakened… the Seikouki." Naruto muttered. 'That's maybe the reason why the Ten-Tailed Fox always tell me that I still have a lot of dormant power that is yet to be awakened…'
"But if you do awaken that Seikouki, you'll definitely become a being with powers comparable to that of Kaguya's, a perfect vessel that she can use to take over your body and continue her reign of terror on this world." Raizen said coldly towards Naruto.
"I won't allow myself to be taken over so randomly. I have a very reliable friend within me to stop it." Naruto smirked, making the Juubi Kurama sealed within him smirk as well. The Ten-Tailed Fox is just listening to the conversation thru Naruto's mindscape.
"Say what you want kid… But the very moment that I sense Kaguya taking over you, even a tiny sign of it, I'll kill you with my own hands." Raizen said with a glare towards Naruto. Naruto simply returned the gesture with a glare as well.
"So be it. But that won't happen, no matter what!" Naruto said, now with a smirk of confidence.
"Being a the Child of Prophecy that brings hope but also being Kaguya's descendant that may bring forth destruction… You have a lot of things on your shoulder, kid." Hild smiled towards Naruto mysteriously. "Now that everyone of us seemed to know each other better, and now that I can say that all you are willing to fight on the same side against the Vintage of New Hell's plans, don't you think that it is time for everyone of you to decide what will be your next move on the current situation? All of you know very well that New Hell is definitely doing something even right now that we are taking our sweet time like this."
"Alright! Let's just charge into that New Hell right now and kick those Weiss' butt!" Goku immediately said filled with enthusiasm.
"I agree! Let's take the initiative right now!" Yusuke also grinned towards Goku, the two seemingly getting along pretty well with each other.
"I believe that won't be a great idea." Vulcanus said calmly, making the Saiyan sigh in dismay. "New Hell already knew that we might do something against them any time since we already knew the conspiracy that was enveloping their government. And with that, we can say that they already had set traps against us if we ever try to engage them head-on."
"And besides, if we do attack New Hell with nothing but pure speculations and without any visible proof of their darkness, this may cause further misunderstanding and conflict that may also involve the other ethereal planes that shouldn't be involved on this mess." Urd also said with both her hands stationed behind her head.
"Then what should we do? It is possible that New Hell is gathering their forces even as we speak." Vegetta said with a grumpy expression.
"Remember very well, our powers as the Jupiter Sisters were the ones who were able to defeat and seal the Weiss…" Diana said in political tone. "If the Jupiter Sisters will be gathered again, we can once again perform the seal to banish them again. So I propose that we need to locate our three other still missing sisters so we can once again perform the Heavenly Seal to defeat all the Weiss once and for all."
"Hmm… just how many Jupiter Sisters is there?" Trunks asked the Jupiter Sisters.
"Six. Diana, Vul-neesama and I, Apollo, were the first ones that were being awakened by Naruto kid." Apollo winked towards Naruto. "And the ones that we need to search for are Mars, Minerva and Mercurius. But we cannot just release our powers so they can sense us and literally approach us. Unlike us who had already restored our full Goddess powers, our other three sisters are still weakened. So they'll be vulnerable against Weiss attacks and also they'll not have enough power to perform the Heavenly Seal against the Weiss."
"And I doubt that my other missing sisters will show themselves, especially after sensing that the Nifheim Generals are after us during the battle within the altered Fuzetsu." Diana added.
"In that case, how should we locate the other Jupiter Sisters?" Belldandy inquired.
Skuld and the Jupiter Sisters looked towards each other, then looked towards the blonde knucklehead Shinobi who is seemingly thinking on what he can possibly do on the current situation.
"Why are you guys looking at me?" Naruto said with squinted eyes.
"Can we really leave things to him again?" Apollo said with teasing smirk towards the other Goddesses.
"I object. I just can't accept that all my potential sisters' hosts will fall for that unfaithful guy!" Vulcanus said with comical displeased expression.
"What are you talking about? Of course I'll help locating your other sisters so we can end the New Hell's scheme once and for all!" Naruto replied, seemingly not understanding what the Goddesses were discussing, much to the amusement of the other beings present on the scene.
"Well, we were able to restore our powers because he is that kind of person." Diana said with a sigh. "Tenri, Kanon-san and Tsukiyo-san… all of them… I just can't believe that all of them have feelings for him…"
"Well, isn't it what the Chosen Child is bound to do to awaken the lost powers of the Jupiter Sisters based on the prophecy?" Urd said with her usual teasing tone.
"I won't accept it!" Skuld said, almost flailing her arms in objection. "Naruto is my… my contract partner! I… I won't allow him to awaken the other Jupiter Sisters!" She said with comical anger towards Urd.
"Hey guys! I can't understand what's wrong with that." Son Goku, another oblivious person on the group, spoke. "What's wrong with Naruto trying to awaken the powers of the potential Goddess hosts?"
The Goddesses who are close to Naruto flinched upon the naïve Saiyan's question. That got Goku more interested. Until Whis slammed his staff on Goku's head before the Saiyan could even react.
"Awakening a Goddess' power requires something that you guys who are obsessed in fighting cannot understand." Whis said, once again in scolding tone. Whis then looked towards the Jupiter Sisters and Skuld with understanding expression. "Let me just say, for everyone here who doesn't have any idea about what the Goddesses are talking about, is that the power of the Goddesses depends on the feelings of their hosts. The stronger their feelings, the greater the Goddess power they can wield."
Everyone, including Naruto and the Saiyans, nodded in response. The Jupiter Sisters sighed in relief on the other hand.
"But as far as I know, the Jupiter Sisters needs to sacrifice themselves for them to cast the Heavenly Seal against the Weiss. So if everyone of you and your sisters once again performed the same seal, then you will still be the cost for the Weiss predicament?" Haqua said to the Jupiter Sisters, worrying for them as she is now treating them as her own friend.
"Don't worry. I'll have it covered." Naruto smirked towards Haqua. "I can create Fuinjutsus or in your terms, sealing techniques. So I can modify the sealing formula against the Weiss so the Goddesses won't need to sacrifice themselves again."
"And besides, as Norse Goddesses who are already involved on this, we can also change the seal formula and meld our Goddess powers to the Jupiter Sisters during the sealing. So we can alter and create an all-new formula without the Jupiter Sisters sacrificing themselves again against the Weiss." Belldandy said with a kind smile towards the Jupiter Goddesses. Skuld and Urd also smiled towards them, indicating their agreement to Belldandy's suggestion.
The Jupiter Sisters then smiled towards Naruto and the Norse Goddesses. They used to think that they can do everything on their own… thinking that the Jupiter Pantheon can handle everything on their own. But just now, they realized that there is nothing wrong on trusting people who can understand them instead of carrying everything the burden by their own…
"There are things that nobody can do alone… that's what I've learned after spending time with Naruto and the Norse Goddesses." Diana said with a thankful smile.
"Yeah. I've also learned that from everyone that I've met from my own world. When you stumble and messed up, we should learn to pick ourselves up and keep moving forward… and continue believing in our precious friends and comrades." Naruto said with a smirk. Almost everyone in the room nodded after hearing Naruto's words, as if each of them finally understanding each of their own ideals… and finally, knowing that everyone of them are allies on the current situation.
"So from here on out, we'll need to locate the other Jupiter Sisters first. And once the Vintage of New Hell started moving on their own… the Reikai and Makai with assistance from the Saiyans will clean up the mess by destroying the Weiss…" Daimakaicho Hild said to the gathered group.
Almost everyone nodded in response to the Daimakaicho's statement. It may not be that much, but these conversations are more than enough for everyone in the meeting to understand that all of them will be fighting on the same side, despite knowing Naruto's heritage controversy. Goku, Yusuke and Naruto nodded to each other while flashing their signature grins. The Goddesses smiled towards each other. The others that are present with them simply shut their eyes and smiled. The creation of an Alliance from different worlds and planes of existence has just been forged… aiming to destroy the upcoming darkness that they might face…
The strongest possible team of powerful beings has finally been assembled…
-Scene Change-
On a large football field somewhere in one of the major cities of United States…
A major football game is happening that was being watched by several thousands of fans… After all, even with the Martial Law declared by the Justice Lords still in effect, the Justice Lords didn't touch every aspect like sports and entertainment since it won't pose any threat to the peace and order that they have forged. However, everyone is still in wary as the Justice Lords was nowhere around after being defeated by the combined force of the Injustice Gang and Secret Society.
The crowd on the stadium already knew the predicament that happened on the Justice Lords after fighting the combined team of villains. They don't know what the villains are planning to do against them, but even if the Justice Lords declared Martial Law, the people would prefer the Justice Lords to triumph on their own against these villains instead of letting these villains rule over the world after eliminating the superheroes.
But as the football game continues… the crowd then noticed a large shadow that suddenly enveloped the entire area. All of a sudden, a giant aircraft suddenly appeared out of nowhere just above the open-air stadium and slowly descended from the sky. The football players ran away from the field while the crowd was frozen in wary and fear of what might be responsible for the out-of-the-norm event…
And from the airship, multiple shadows ascended from within. As the dust and smoke cleared from the arrival of the weird air ship, the shadows displayed the combined team of villains… the Secret Society and Injustice Gang, with Lex Luthor and Gorilla Grodd in the middle of their respective teams. This further surprised the crowd… after all, they still remember the declaration that Grodd and Luthor had declared a few hours ago… about them executing the 'Justice League' due to their totalitarian rule over the world…
"Now… now… I believe this is more than enough to get your attention…" Grodd then said thru a communicator, enough for the entire crowd and the media who is watching the football game all over the world to hear. "We've come to this arena because this is where the strong routinely defeats the weak. And we, ourselves will prove it to everyone of you how true it is…"
Grodd then showed a seemingly remote button to the public, then pressed a random button. The airship then started to move and the mechanical devices within it shifted… opening a portion of the airship to display the Justice Lords… all their limbs are on tight bind while being exposed on each of their own weaknesses that made them powerless against their current predicament.
"You like too much theatrics." Luthor said with annoyed expression. "I already told you several times to finish those caped bastards off! And from what's happening, it won't be too far from those silly spy movies with the evil tricking and capturing the protagonists, then the protagonist will always have this out-of this-world luck for them to escape and get away, to beat down that evil once and for all."
"You know Luthor, you're just like a kid…" Grodd smirked arrogantly towards the bald villain. "… you just can't wait to get things started, can't you?"
"Monkey… shut the crap." Lex also smirked with matching arrogance. "A kid is someone who wanted to play around with their new toys. You better fit on being a kid than me."
On the other hand…
"I can't believe that we'll be stuck on this kind of situation." JLord Batman said with annoyed tone, unable to do anything with all his limbs chained on an adamantium metal.
"No need to assess what's going on." JLord Superman gritted his teeth, still trying his hardest to escape from his bind despite being affected by the ray of blue Kryptonite, a version of Kryptonite that stripped away a Kryptonians power within the range of its radiation.
"But if don't do something right here and now, we'll definitely die on the hands of those villains!" JLord Green Lantern said in anger.
Grodd then spoke thru his communicator…
"These heroes continue to violate the law of nature by ruling the world using their own power. Now that we have them in custody, we can now say that it is time for a new order! But this new order won't be implemented, unless the old one… departs." Grodd then smirked towards his Secret Society team. "Are you ready for your moment, team?"
The Secret Society and the Injustice Gang then surround a seemingly special switch that will be used to torture the Justice Lords to death in front of the large mass of civilians and billions watching around the world.
As Luthor and Grodd about to use the special switch to totally defeat the Justice Lords, a Heat Vision was fired towards the special switch, destroying it in the process. And since the special switch got destroyed, the bind against the Justice Lords loosen up, making the Lords able to escape from their bind and distance themselves away from the villain team.
All of them then looked towards the source of the Heat Vision that destroyed the switch, displaying Supergirl descending to the ground with Batgirl landing as well, their eyes filled with determination to fight against the villains in front of them.
"I would like to apologize for crashing in your entertainment party, but since you guys didn't send us your invitation, I can say that it'll be just fair to barge in!" Supergirl said with her usual smirk.
"This time, we will not allow any of you to have it your way!" Batgirl said as she drew a Batarang on her Utility Belt.
"Hou… the sidekicks have arrived for some special number…" Luthor said while looking towards Supergirl and Batgirl. He then prepared to fight by activating his Kryptonite-empowered Armor after seeing the Justice Lords being freed from their bind.
"This isn't exactly the show I had in mind. But in a way, it's going to get even better…" Grodd said, confident that his' and his team's powers and abilities can take down the Justice Lords and the female hero sidekicks…
The Injustice Gang, namely Solomon Grundy, Bizarro, Cheetah, Star Sapphire, Copperhead and Ultra-Humanite then stood side by side with the Secret Society with their members Shade, Giganta, Sinestro, Killer Frost, Parasite and Clayface with their leaders Gorilla Grodd and Lex Luthor in front of them. The Justice Lords then also then somehow able to recover from their weakened state due to some special pill that JLord Batman had shared to them and also prepared for battle.
"If not because of those kids who are wearing the same costume of Superman and Batman, who knows what could have happened to us." JLord Wonder Woman spoke.
"But regardless, they still know our true identity and purpose for coming on this world along with that other kid known as the Shinobi. Even if they helped us, they will still needed to be eliminated." JLord Martian said coldly.
"Then all we need to do is to continue doing what we used to do." JLord Hawkgirl then prepared her Nth Mace.
Supergirl and Batgirl then also prepared to fight. The villains are against them, the Justice Lords will also definitely be coming against them, and also against each other. But still, the current situation is a lot better than letting those villains killing the Justice Lords. Because if it happened so, then the entire world will be placed under the rule of these villains…
"We did the right thing, right Batgirl?" Supergirl said while gulping visibly.
"I don't know. But I believe… that if the Shinobi will see all of these, he will come to help us… just like what he did before." Batgirl said with tensed expression. "That's the best possible scenario that the two of us could ever hope for…"
The combined force of the Injustice Gang and the Secret Society will now be fighting against the alternate version of the Justice League, the Justice Lords with Supergirl and Batgirl being caught in the middle of the major conflict…
-Scene Change-
The usually quiet Genkai Temple is now filled with sounds of casual conversations, stupid laughter and shy giggles. The different factions involved against Nifheim were now able to start get along with each other as the gathering continues. Each faction further share their own ideals, philosophies and experiences as they spent time with each other while sharing a major food feast together. Even though this is actually the first time that all of them to sit and talk together, they can't help but feel that each of them can really get along with each other, especially after knowing that most of them somewhat stood on the same principles that each of their respective factions believed into.
Naruto simply smiled after seeing the now lively conversation of his new friends and comrades. He then snuck out of the room and stood in one of the edges of the cliff on the backyard of the temple. Seeing the beautiful scenery and feeling the potent Senjutsu around him made him feel a lot better after a long discussion. He then once again took a side glance on his friends and new comrades, then grinned to himself. After all, he just recalled a small fragment of his past from the Shinobi World.
Due to the past conflicts that shaped the Shinobi World even before he was born, each Hidden Villages and Countries held their own hate and grudge against each other. Neither of them can meet eye to eye, and they will always have suspicions against each other regardless of the situation. Look underneath the underneath… One of the basic laws that every Shinobi must act according to. That's why… the Shinobi World was never able to achieve peace that every Shinobi had always been aiming for. Only until this 4th Shinobi World War when every Shinobi was able to unite their powers and feelings against a common yet powerful enemy.
'I just really hope that everyone can now live a proper, peaceful life after the war…' Naruto muttered within them. 'If only everyone from my home world will become like these guys… I bet that our world will become a better place than it used to…' Naruto thought with a sad smile while looking towards the Saiyans, the Makai Kings, the Norse and the Jupiter Goddesses who are seemingly getting along quite well with each other.
Despite them coming from different worlds and factions, everyone present on the Genkai Temple talked and tried to understand each other. They didn't need to 'look underneath the underneath', they just communicate and tried to become true to each other. In the end, they were able to understand their respective ideals and principles while also respecting the other factions' ideals as well. Thus, as they accept each other, they knew that they can become comrades and allies against one common enemy. And all these happened not even half a day.
'The Shinobi World tried to achieve peace by fighting… yet it can only be achieved by understanding and accepting each other. Just like what these guys have done.' Naruto said within his head. 'I'm glad that we'll be fighting on the same side –ttebayo'.
It is then that Naruto realized something…
"Just why the Shinobi World did walk the path of battles and fighting…?" Naruto muttered this time, aloud.
He once again tried to recall the myth of the Sword of Nunoboku that Juubi Kurama had told about during their time in the dimension rift. The god-like beings known as the Eight Kings created the Sword of Nunoboku by combining their powers to protect the world… and that very sword was the one sheathed behind him. Humans from ancient times tried to use the power of the God Sword even if they cannot wield it. Thus, it created conflict, making the world at war.
But since the power of the Nunoboku no Ken is so great, some of its' excess power became the catalyst on the creation of the Shinju or the God Tree… And the Shinju bore a majestic fruit. With the world still in war over power… someone decided to consume the God Fruit in order to gain godly powers to end all the conflicts on the world…
And that person… was Kaguya Otsutsuki…
'I still can't believe that from all the possible worlds, my very ancestor actually came from this world…' Naruto said with difficult expression. 'So Kaguya consumed the Chakra Fruit from the Shinju… making her already godly Seikouki evolve into Chakra… and I believe… that it isn't just some ordinary Chakra like those who are available from normal Shinobi… due to the power of the Seikouki and the Chakra Fruit itself, Kaguya might actually gain the most powerful form of Chakra… the Chakra of the Six Paths… the very Chakra that the Rikudo old man have inherited from her to defeat the Ten Tails… and also the very Chakra that existed within me as their… descendant and successor…'
'But according to the Shinobi World's myth, the Rikudo old man travelled around the world after defeating the Ten Tails to teach everyone Ninjutsu. Hmmm… that's not quite right… because Shinobis used the Ninjutsu itself to fight against each other. So in better terms, the Chakra that the Rikudo old man intended to use to make the world a better place became much worse due to the application of Ninjutsu…. Aaarrgghhh…! I don't get it!' Naruto yelled to himself as he comically scratch his golden hair with both his hands.
"Hey, what's the matter?" Yusuke then spoke from behind, making Naruto jolt. He is so focused on thinking that he didn't notice the approaching Mazoku King. He also noticed that Son Goku is running towards them.
"Well… I am just thinking about my home world… that's all." Naruto grinned to his two new comrades.
"Well, we are standing on the same shoes in that regard." Goku said with his usual smile towards the Hokage. "But I guess that's much harder for you since you can no longer return to them and you also don't have access to Dragon Balls to change the past."
"Dragon Balls?" Yusuke and Naruto muttered at the same time.
"Oh, you don't know about it?" The Saiyan then goes on thinking pose. "I guess in your terms, it is more like a genie in the lamp that can grant any three wishes, depending on the power of the creator or host of the Dragon Balls." Goku said while scratching the back of his head.
"Whoa! You mean you can wish for anything… As in anything…?" Yusuke said excitingly.
"Uh-uh…" Goku nodded. "You can even wish for anything… from seeing panties to planet recreation and even reviving the dead! It's awesome, right?"
"Well… why should I waste a precious wish just to see panties?" Yusuke grumbled. "But those Dragon Balls… if it is that powerful… shouldn't it be locked away? I mean… that kind of power will distort the balance of everything."
"I don't know about that." Goku replied. "If not because of the Dragon Balls, I won't be able to undo my past mistakes and failures. Because many of our battles got our own Earth destroyed. We have already fought with such beings with that level of power. Even those that I wanted to protect were killed… a lot of times."
Yusuke and Naruto got surprised after hearing Goku's story. These Saiyans really have fought such hard battles against casual planet busters… well, those beings with that kind of power was already destroying the equilibrium. So the Dragon Balls isn't meant to destroy the balance of existence, but to restore the balance itself.
"But the power of the Dragon Balls will still depend on how the users will use it." Naruto muttered. "I were to be able to get a hold of those balls, I will prefer not to use it." Goku and Yusuke looked towards Naruto in wonder, as if asking him why he said so. "Well, if you think about it, if you can redo everything from the start, then we don't need to give our best since we know that we can try and change things. But I'm not that kind of person. I always do my best no matter what. I know you guys are the same as me. I am not against the power of the Dragon Balls, in fact your world needs it, Goku. But I just don't feel like using it just for my own whim."
Goku then placed a hand on top of Naruto's head, similar to what he always did to Gohan and Goten.
"That's great! You have your own principles! I respect people who firmly believe on their own principles!" He said with his usual grin.
"Same here. I think the three of us can really get along together." Yusuke said with his comic smile.
"Uhhh… thanks…" Naruto simply smiled awkwardly. But he is also appreciating his new friends' company. Because he also feels the same… he feels that he can get along with this two well just like his comrades from Konohagakure.
However…
"Naruto…!" Keiichi immediately barge out of the temple and ran towards Naruto, Yusuke and Goku. This also caught the attention of everyone that was in the temple. "Take a look at the TV! Something is about to happen… err… something is actually happening!"
Naruto narrowed his eyes, and this was noticed by Goku and Yusuke. It seemed that Naruto already knew what trouble Keiichi is talking about.
Using their own Instant Movement techniques, the Shounen hero trio immediately appeared on the guest room where everyone is still gathered…
"Hmm… If Keiichi-kun seems troubled, then I also might take a look…" Daimakaicho Hild said as she created a magical ball from the palm of her hand. The magical ball expanded on about 2 feet in diameter. Hild then lightly blew the magical ball for it to levitate on its own. And with another chant, the magical ball projected the very exact image that the TV is displaying…
"You're showing off again…" Urd smiled provocatively towards her mother. "Every Goddess here can do that simple trick, you know."
"At least, I took the initiative…" Hild returned the provocative smile to her daughter.
Then, the group suddenly fell silent after seeing the image projected by the magical ball. It is no other than the Justice Lords fighting against the combined force of the Secret Society and Injustice Gang with Supergirl and Batgirl being caught right in the middle of it in front of a large mass of audience…
"Those stupid girls! I told them not to kid around!" Naruto said while focusing his attention to the female superheroes.
"Now that… really is some serious situation." Yoko Kurama said with serious expression.
"Yeah. I guess you guys already knew that the heroes on the projection aren't the real Justice League… but some kind of counterpart from a Parallel World." Naruto said as he looked towards Skuld. The two nodded to each other and a small smile of understanding.
"That's right." Skuld also affirmed, since Naruto have already explained everything that happened when he battled the Justice Lords to her and the rest of the Goddesses. "The Parallel World counterpart of the Justice League is the same as of the ones from this world, but they are willing to kill their opponents since they tried to kill Naruto and those female hero sidekicks."
"What's wrong with killing the bad ones?" Vegetta said with his usual arrogant tone. "I believe that is what they should have always done if they really want to make this world a better place."
"Father, we are in a different world. In our Universe, that is our acceptable justice. But that wasn't acceptable in this world." Trunks simply replied to his father.
"I am thinking the same. However, on the current situation, we cannot just let the Justice Lords have it their way. I don't know how they ended up fighting against that large team of villains in front of that large crowd like a wrestling match, but we also cannot just let those villains defeat that fake Justice League. Or this will become a major problem on this world, especially now that the Justice Lords are in control of everything." Yusuke said.
"Shut it, Yusuke. Are you suggesting that to meddle against those costumed heroes problems?" Hiei said with his usual expression. "That's their own mess. They'll have to deal with it on their own."
"And who else can fight against those Justice Lords or those villains? They have the entire audiences on the football field as hostages." Koenma said in a neutral tone. "Even the real Justice League can't do anything against the Justice Lords and that team of villains."
"That's right! We'll just have to fight them!" Goku said with arms crossed on his chest.
"Father, don't make it sound so obvious that you just wanted to fight." Goten said with a wry smile.
"What will be your decision, Uzumaki-san?" Diana said as she and her Goddess sisters looked towards the Shinobi.
"Well, I believe that all of these can only be solved by the Justice League themselves. But only the Justice Lords know where they are. So all we need to do is to locate the real Justice League for the world to see that the totalitarian regime right now wasn't created by the real Justice League. But that won't go well right now. Since they'll not be only fighting the Justice Lords, but also the villain team who are also against them… So in more ways than one, the Justice League needs us right now to protect this world against the Justice Lords and that large team of villains…" Naruto simply decided as he now put his Kakashi-mask.
"But where will you look for the real Justice League?" Belldandy asked.
"The entire Justice League is missing, so it means that they are somewhat on the same location and predicament. I just remembered, during the battle against Hades, I shared a tiny portion of Chakra to Superman to he can inflict Chakra-based damage against that god. If I can home that Chakra, then I can easily locate him at the very least." Naruto simply smirked. "The problem here is that, I have already tried sensing that Chakra but I cannot able to do so. My current sensing capabilities can only extend to planetary scale. If I cannot locate them, that simply means that they are on the location that was out of the range of my sensing capabilities…"
"Maybe I can help!" Goku quickly ran towards Naruto, seemingly excited for whatever reason. "My Shunkan Ido has large range, so I can try sensing them using it. So you can just tap my shoulder while I use Shunkan Ido to sense them Chakra similar to yours and teleport right where they are!"
"That's great!" Naruto grinned towards Goku as he quickly place his right hand on the Saiyan's shoulder.
"Hey, Kakarotto! I'll be going with you as well." Vegetta said as he tapped into Naruto's shoulder.
"I have the impression that you don't want to help the Justice League." Naruto simply looked towards the Prince of the Saiyans.
"Then your impression is accurate." Vegetta smirked. "It is just that I can't let Goku have all the fun. This is a fight. And if I can fight that Superman again, then I'll be willing to come with you."
"Oh come on! Don't leave me behind!" Yusuke immediately ran as he tapped on Goku's other shoulder. "I'll be bored if I simply watch on the sidelines!"
It is then that Yusuke felt a heavy hand grabbing his head. And it came from no other than Raizen that even surprised the others who are present on the room with questioning expression.
"What are you doing old man!?" Yusuke complained comically.
"I'll come. I want to see what those costumed heroes are made of, and also to keep an eye on Kaguya's descendant." Raizen simply smirked towards his descendant.
"Well, since father and Uncle Vegetta were coming, then we no longer need to tag along." Gohan just smiled while Goten and Trunks gave a high five to each other.
"Same here." Yoko Kurama said with a small smile and eyes closed. "I want to see how powerful the War God of the Makai Realm really is. So it will be a waste to not see the beauty of it." Hiei also nodded in response, implying that he is also not interested to join the five.
"Well, I want to tag along, but you guys are more than enough for the situation." Beerus said as he sat on the tatami floor.
"You just want to eat more delicious food that was prepared by the Norse Goddess Belldandy. O ho ho ho…." Whis said with his usual annoying laugh.
"Shut up Whis!" Beerus yelled, trying to hide his embarrassment.
"So something interesting happened in the middle of our gathering eh?" Daimakaicho Hild said as she is levitating in her usual seductive pose. "Well, sure go ahead. I also am quite interested on what the five of you can actually do. Just make sure that you will entertain me during your battles, little ones." She said as she licked her lips without any particular reason.
Naruto, Goku, Vegetta, Yusuke and Raizen didn't bother to respond, as if they are already getting used on the Daimakaicho's way of talking. Goku then placed his index and middle finger on his forehead, preparing to use his Instant Transmission technique… and started sensing Naruto's Chakra within Superman with closed eyes…
"Naruto!" Skuld ran towards Naruto. She is followed by the Jupiter Sisters who have already swapped with their human hosts' consciousness.
"What's wrong?" Naruto tilted his head.
"So… you're going to fight again… huh?" Skuld muttered. She wanted to persuade him not to fight, but she knew that once Naruto had decided to do something, he'll always make sure to see the end of it no matter what.
"Yeah." Naruto simply replied. "Last time, I didn't mean to not tell you that I'm going to fight that Doomsday monster. Well, because I think you are angry at me." Naruto scratched the back of his head.
"Well, I still am angry at you! You're so dumb and dense that you always get into my nerves…" Skuld said in tsundere-ish way with a light blush on her cheeks. Belldandy and Urd just looked towards her with their sisterly smile. "…but even if I hate you, I still worry about you. So please take care out there."
Naruto got dumbfounded after seeing Skuld's usual behavior. That made him feel at ease as he prepared to enter the battlefield.
"Don't worry. I'll be alright. I have reliable comrades with me this time. We'll be back safe and sound. I promise!" Naruto said with his usual foxy grin.
"You really know how to get into trouble, aren't you?" Tsukiyo said while hugging Luna, her doll.
"And also the kind of person who always stick his nose into someone else' business." Kanon said with a cheerful wink.
"But since it is you, I believe everything will be alright. Just be careful…" Tenri smiled towards the Shinobi.
"Yeah! I know you guys just caught into all of these, but thank you for worrying for me." Naruo smiled kindly towards the Jupiter Sisters' hosts.
Goku then immediately opened his eyes.
"I found them! They are in some kind of spaceship outside the Earth's orbit!" Goku said not particularly to anyone.
"Alright!" Yusuke reacted energetically. "That must be the Justice League's Watchtower!"
"No wonder I wasn't able to sense them." Naruto muttered to himself.
"Well then, hold on tight… since off we go…!" Goku yelled as Yusuke and Naruto smirked to each other while Vegetta and Raizen simply sighed.
And in that instance, the group of five disappeared in thin air right in front of the others present on the room.
"There they go…" Haqua sighed with a smile. "…well, if it's them, I am confident to say that everything will going to be really fine. And this battle will become the demonstration of what this Alliance really is capable off… against the Vintage of New Hell." Haqua said to the Norse and Jupiter Goddesses.
"You're right." Skuld said, somehow more confident about this battle than Naruto's previous fights. She already knew what Naruto really is capable of, but she still cannot help but feel worried for her contract partner. But now that Naruto had very reliable allies with considerable powers to reckon with that were with him, she can feel that everything will really going to be just fine… "I believe in you… Naruto…"
-Scene Change-
Watchtower…
In a flash… Naruto and the gang appeared out of nowhere in front of a large database with complicated functions and systems. Goku then immediately pointed out Superman's location, only to see him and the entire Justice League with their limbs in tight bind of some very special kind of metal.
The Flash immediately saw the newly arrived group…
"Hey Bats! You're right! It's the Shinobi… and the Golden Warriors… and the Makai Kings…?!" The Flash said, unsure on what to call the Saiyans and Yusuke, and also because this is the first time that he saw the long-haired War God, Raizen…
Batman and the rest of the Justice League, all of them seemingly weakened, looked towards Naruto and the gang. Naruto immediately ran towards them in an attempt to free them from their bind, but…
"Be careful!" Superman yelled. In that instance, the Watchtower alarmed and some kind of hidden room triggered to open, displaying 5 Androids with similar appearance as that of JLord Superman.
"Hmmm… a welcome party… this is what I call a good hospitality." Vegetta cracked his knuckles with his usual arrogant smirk.
"I wouldn't take them lightly if I were you." The Martian said, warning the team. "Even if they were androids, they are still modeled after Superman. They might not have the same durability as that of Superman, but they are created from very durable alloy of metals and they also had the same abilities and powers as that of a Kryptonian."
"Intruders." JLord Superman Android said in robotic tone. "Intruders won't be tolerated."
"Well, that's quite a shame." Raizen said in his usual hoarse voice. Same goes for Vegetta, Goku and Yusuke as they faced the JLord Superman Androids along with Naruto.
"If they don't have enough durability like the real Superman…" Yusuke muttered.
In that instance, the five disappeared and reappeared right in front of the JLord Androids. Yusuke and Raizen shattered two of them with Reiki/Youki-enhanced punch, Vegetta beheaded one with a kick, Goku impaled one with a punch, while Naruto sliced the last with his Chakra Blade. All these happened in less than a second.
"…then you they are just some simple fodders for us." Yusuke said with a confident grin.
True though, regardless of how powerful a metal is just like the bodies of these destroyed androids, in front of these energy projection users, they simply are nothing more than a piece of paper that can easily be shredded to pieces.
Naruto and Yusuke then fired a casual Chakra and Reiki blast respectively towards the control that bind the League, freeing them. Since they are weakened due to some kind of potion that JLord Batman had given to weaken them, they barely able to stand up. The Shinobi immediately share some soldier pills to the Justice League to revitalize their strength.
"Where did that android version of yours came from?" Goku immediately asked Superman.
"They were carried here by the Justice Lords from their home dimension to protect the Watchtower while they are away." Superman shook his head. "Thank you for coming for us."
"But how come…? Even I had confidence in my own strength, but I am not sure if I can take out one of those Superman Androids with a single attack." Wonder Woman inquired.
"Of course, those metals used on creating the androids are created to resist high amounts of physical and brute strength. My counterpart engineered their creation so I have a general grasp on how they are constructed." Batman said in his monotone voice. "However, these five over here don't only have super-strength, but also have ability to use different kinds of energy projection to further amplify their striking strength."
"Wow. That's some pretty useful powers." The Flash said to Goku.
"By the way… the Watchtower is tightly guarded by the Justice Lords surveillance. How come all of you was able to enter the Watchtower without triggering the external alarm?" Green Lantern said with a hint of distrust on his tone.
"Teleportation." Raizen answered in behalf of the group. But he didn't bother explaining the exact details. Green Lantern wanted to retort back, but Raizen simply glared back towards him, freezing him on his protest.
"Who is that long-haired person?" The Martian asked while looking towards Raizen in wary due to his intimidating appearance.
"He's my old man. Don't worry. In terms of power, he's also a monster!" Yusuke said with a prideful grin.
"I guess we better get moving. Something bad is happening right now. And you guys are needed to stop it." Naruto immediately cut the chase. "The Justice Lords are fighting against a team of super-villains created by Lex Luthor and that one called Gorilla Grodd. And being caught in the middle of the crossfire are Supergirl and Batgirl."
"What?!" Batman and Superman reacted at the same time. "Why did you not tell us sooner!?" Superman said angrily towards Naruto due to worry for his cousin.
"You can't go to the battlefield in weakened state, aren't you? That's why we have you guys revitalized first by taking the soldier pills." Naruto replied casually. "If you charge on that battlefield without proper plan and resolve, you guys will only going to end up being defeated again."
"He's right Superman." Batman said. He ran towards the main computed and used it to display the current events involving the Lords and the super-villain team. And the battle surprised the Justice League. "That large team of villains lead by Luthor and Grodd will be against us. The Justice Lords will also be against us. As they are fighting against each other, they'll also be fighting against us. We'll be facing two super-powered teams at the same time. And the worst is that the other team has the same powers and thinks the same as of us. And they are willing to kill. No matter how we look at it, we'll be at a disadvantage."
"Then what should we do? We can't waste any more time! Batgril and Supergirl are fighting for their lives out there!" Superman yelled towards Batman.
"Listen Superman! Even if that team of super-villains are not on that battle, we will still not able to defeat the Justice Lords! Because they have already crossed the line that we swore not to! Now tell me, do you have what it takes to defeat a being who is the same person as of you but with more versatility because he is willing to kill you?"
"I don't know…" Superman said in a low tone. "But I won't cross that line!"
"Then we'll just need to cross some other kind of line." Batman simply said mysteriously. This made the rest of the Justice League wonder what Batman is currently thinking. The Dark Knight then looked towards Naruto, Goku, Vegetta, Yusuke and Raizen. "We'll need their help."
"With pleasure…" Naruto smirked in behalf of his group. "But under one condition…"
-Scene Change-
JLord Superman is currently fighting Bizarro and Solomon Grundy in a brutal brawl while keeping an eye on the Kyptonite Radiation blast from Kryptonite-armored Lex Luthor. JLord Green Lantern is being driven into croner with the combined powers of Sinestro and Star Sapphire. JLord Hawkgirl is fighting Giganta and Killer Frost while JLord Martian Manhunter is squaring off against Clayface and Ultra-Humanite.
JLord Wonder Woman is now fighting Kryptonian-empowered Parasite after absorbing the powers of the now weakaned Supergirl with the latter being protected by Batgirl against Cheetah and Copperhead. JLord Batman on the other hand is having some serious martial art confrontation against Shade who lost his shadow stick away for a few meters. Grodd, on the other hand, is randomly messing the Justice Lords minds thru his psychic ability.
All in all, a real major fight is happening right in front of the civilians who is only intending to fight a major football game.
"What now…?" Batgirl said, breathing heavily as she continue to adamantly protect Supergirl against Copperhead and Cheetah while watching the major powerhouses of heroes and villains battling it all out against each other.
"Batgirl… just go away… and leave me. We have done all that we could." Supergirl said as she tried to stood up after being drained with Parasite.
"Why does it feel like this is some kind of a déjà vu?" Batgirl smiled to her best friend, remembering that those are the very same lines that Supergirl have said to her after being battered to near-death by Doomsday.
"Well… there will be no déjà vu for you." Coppeherhead said while showing his snake-tongue.
"With your partners occupied, the two of you are just sitting ducks against us." Cheetah said as she sharpened her claws, preparing to attack the two female sidekicks.
"We'll never give-up…" Batgirl replied in determined tone. "We'll go down fighting!"
"Nice guts. But that won't save you anyomre!" Copperhead said as he and Cheetah dashed towards Barbara.
Batgirl just prepared her fighting stance. 'I'll take at least one of you with me!'
However…
A familiar Bat-kick sent Copperhead skidding away while that same person sent Cheetah flying a few meters away thru a judo-throw. Copperhead and Cheetah was able to stood firmly on their feet and looked towards the person responsible for stopping their attack.
"You did a good job." The familiar Caped-Crusades, JLeague Batman muttered as he stood calmly in front of Batgirl. This made Batgirl and Supergirl sighed in relief after seeing a reliable ally on this battle.
Copperhead and Cheetah on the other hand looked towards JLeague Batman, then looked towards JLord Batman who is fighting against Shade with confusion on their face.
"A Batman doppelganger?" Coppherhead muttered. After all, aside from Grodd and Luthor, all the villains present of the battle didn't know that the Justice Lords that they are fighting against isn't the real one.
The others who are fighting as well, villains and the Justice Lords alike, also stopped fighting after seeing the appearance of the other Batman. Even the audeinces have confusion painted all over their faces after seeing a twin Batman. However, the confusion further grew as the other members of the real Justice League descended from the sky… aside from the Flash who came in by super blitzing…
"Now then… it seems like everything got rowdy around here during the entire time that we are not around." JLeague Superman said as he and the rest of the Justice League landed on the ground beside JLord Batman.
"So the real Justice League finally showed up…" Lex Luthor said with an evil smirk.
"Impossible… the security against them is perfect! There should be no chance for them escaping the Watchtower!" JLord Batman muttered.
"Don't worry about that Batman." JLord Superman said thru his communicator. "Regardless of what they are planning to do, they cannot defeat us. Except if they cross the line that we already had."
"Right. We can never defeat you unless we cut loose and attack you with intent to kill." JLeague Superman said, hearing the conversation thru his super-hearing. "But that is, if it is us."
"What do you mean…?" JLord Superman glared towards JLeague Superman.
"We can't beat you if we don't aim to kill you. That's why…" JLeague Superman flicked his finger. And in a matter of flash, another group of beings appeared in front of them, and it is no other than the Shinobi along with Goku, Vegetta, Raizen and Yusuke.
"…we'll be the ones who will take you down." The Shinobi said with a confident grin…
The cast has already been gathered… The stage has been set… It is time to introduce the Shounen Heroes to the entire world…
Author's Note:
At last, after several weeks of grueling work, I finally finished writing this Chapter. Well, as you can see, this last Chapter is about summarizing the general plot of the fic from Chapter 1 to Chapter 25 while also building up the climax of this current arc and most importantly, to set-up the next arc of this fic. I don't have much notes to write down today. It is just that I believe this Chapter is needed just like on how the other series goes, to have the readers catch up what's going on while also building the plot for the next set of events that might happen as the story progress. That's all for now, and please expect the next Chapter sooner than before!
Once again, thank you guys for continuously supporting me and this fic. I really do appreciate it... and I'll never get tired of saying it! See ya guys next time!