Epilogue - Farewells and Introductions
New Goddess realm
A pairs of eyes opened, one looked to his side and saw a beautiful young woman with silver hair covering one eye. Blinking twice and getting up, he looked around and started hyperventilating. He immediately started shaking the woman next to him revealing her vibrant blue eye.
"Mel... Meli- MELIODAS!" she screamed getting up and putting a hand on her heart.
"Elizabeth!" he yelled back hugging her.
"Where are we?" she asked.
"I don't know, but... I think we're in the goddess realm. How did we even get here? I thought we were..." Meliodas suddenly remembered something important to him, "We were talking to fishcake and left him our abilities and then... Elizabeth, I think we're alive again!"
Elizabeth looked unsure before smiling, "Really?" she asked.
"One way to find out! Come on!" Meliodas said leading her off of the coffin and outside.
The two exited their room before noticing the ominous names, "Wait is this?" Elizabeth looked around and saw the names. She soon felt tears fall down her eyes, "My baby, all my grandchildren, they were entombed with us." she said almost breaking down.
"Elizabeth, I know it's a hard concept to understand, but we have to move on. We came back for a reason. There's a chance fishcake is out there and if I'm right, he must have found everyone by now." Meliodas reasoned.
Elizabeth wanted to argue, but her second chance (technically 108th) was here. She could always pay tribute to her child and grandchildren once she made sure her current one was fine. Nodding she followed Meliodas outside and found the clan busy as ever before they made their way to the main government building.
"Stay where you are imposters!" yelled a couple of guards as the couple were surrounded by spears and swords.
"So you two think now is a good time to impersonate Meliodas and Elizabeth?" asked Jenna who approached them.
"But Jenna it really is us! I don't know what happened, but Meliodas and I woke up in our tomb!" Elizabeth said trying to reason with her.
"Sure your the real Elizabeth and I'm the Supreme Deity." Jenna responded.
"Jenna I can guarantee you I'm the real Meliodas." everyone raised a brow at that.
"Meliodas, hurry I don't think- AH!" Elizabeth was interrupted as Meliodas began to grope her breasts while doing a 69 shaped pose to stare at her panties.
"Elizabeth you should get these changed, it's been several millennia and you haven't showered." Meliodas said bluntly making everyone sweat drop.
"So your a pervert and an idiot. Anyone can fill that role. Take them away guys." Jenna ordered only to hear a sudden drop making the room go silent.
"I don't care if you believe us or not, I'll find someone who does!" Meliodas said entering assault mode and grabbing Elizabeth bridal style.
Everyone stepped back, especially the newer generation who weren't born when Meliodas was at full power. Jenna gave in and let them pass into the human realm.
"Jenna was that really...?" Zaneri asked.
"I think... it was... but how?" Jenna asked.
"We need to check their coffin right away." Zaneri suggested getting a nod.
"I think they'll be more concerned about fishcake." Jenna muttered.
Konoha
Meliodas made it through the portal and started flying through the village only to go wide eyed in its current state.
"Meliodas, is this Naruto's home?" Elizabeth asked looking fearful.
"It has to be, the portal only had one direction. Except, what happened to that it got destroyed?" he asked.
A few minutes overlooking the village, both were shocked to see the bodies of demons being piled up and destroyed.
"Did the demon race break free somehow?" Meliodas asked.
"I checked those seals hundreds of times, not even our grandchildren should have access to the knowledge as to how to break them." Elizabeth argued.
"Then Naruto shouldn't have had a hand in their summoning." Meliodas stated looking over the village once more.
That's when they arrived at the center to find a giant crater and several life signs, "Meliodas look!" Elizabeth pointed to a few familiar faces.
Meliodas smiled and landed, looking he could see Escanor, Gowther, Diane and King. In the distance he could swear that Ban and Merlin were huddled over something. Both ran to their friends, "Guys over here!" he yelled.
Diane turned first and rubbed her eyes, "Is that..." she gritted her teeth and lifted Gideon over her back with tears in her eyes before trying to smash them.
"Geez Diane, what did I ever do to you?" Meliodas asked jumping out of the way in time.
"You made me angry! How dare you show your face!? You think this is funny!?" she yelled as the tears fell out of her eyes.
"Sir King calm lady Diane down, I don't know what's gotten into her!" Elizabeth yelled.
King glared at them before raising his sacred treasure and configured it to a hundred kunai, "You think this is a joke? You think you can come here and pretend to be our friends?" he asked he started crying as well.
"King not you too!" Meliodas yelled before he bumped into someone behind him and looked to see Escanor staring at him with shadows covering his eyes, "Escanor? How are you muscular? It's late at night."
Escanor didn't bother responding with words, but rather with trying to crush him with Rhitta.
Elizabeth did her best to avoid the onslaught of blades and hammer strikes before running into Gowther, "Sir Gowther, you have to calm them down. I know this will sound unbelievable, but Meliodas and I..."
Gowther interrupted by lifting her up in the air with one hand, "My brother is gone and my friends are suffering because of his sacrifice, do you find it comedic to impersonate our long since deceased friends?" he asked missing emotion.
"Sir Gowther, please be reasonable. You can scan my memories for the truth. Just look." Elizabeth pleaded grabbing his arm.
Gowther was in no mood and decided to use this as a chance to shatter this impersonators mind should she be lying, "Very well."
Zapping her with his power, Gowther immediately went wide eyed at the revelation.
"Diane, King, now is not the time for us to spread our grief through violence." Gowther said.
"Gowther what are you talking about? This crazy person is making fun of Elizabeth all while Naruto... *sniffle* while Naruto..." Diane couldn't find the words.
"I know, but I entered her mind. This woman is the real Elizabeth Liones." Gowther claimed.
King went up to him and Elizabeth with narrowed eyes, "Gowther can you really confirm this?" he nodded, "If I find out either of you are lying, then I'll destroy you both myself." he said scarring the princess and surprising the doll.
'He is under heavy grief as well. We must all calm down, not to mention Ban sees Naruto as his child. I can only imagine what it will take to calm him and Escanor down.' Gowther thought.
Back with Meliodas, the first Sin of Wrath found himself fighting his comrade yet again. Not wanting to fight, Meliodas kept moving out of the way of the sharp one handed axe.
"You impersonate my deceased leader and now you seek to make fun of him in a time of sorrow? Who decided that?" Escanor asked before kicking Meliodas in the gut sending him next to Elizabeth.
"Sir Escanor, please stop!" Elizabeth begged.
Escanor was about to swing his axe down again when Gowther intervened by sharing the memory he saw in Elizabeth. Stopping and taking a knee, Escanor looked at his living comrades.
"How is this possible? You two have been dead for several millennia." Escanor claimed before reverting back to his feeble form.
"I don't know, but what's more important is looking for our grandson. We saw the village's condition and we got worried." Elizabeth said.
"Captain if that's you then you should know..." Diane was interrupted by a hand raise.
"Hold that thought Diane, I need to explain this to Ban and Merlin." Meliodas said running off.
"Captain don't they're both in a lot of grief!" King said.
"Why are they in grief? While I'm at it, where is Naruto? Seeing that you've all been released from your stasis, he should have found you all and my sisters." Elizabeth stated before Diane fell on her knees and started to cry.
King started comforting her, "Elizabeth, your not going to like this." He said getting a raised brow.
With Meliodas, "Hey Ban, Merlin. What's up." Both turned to see Meliodas, but not without a look of hatred.
"You think your funny by pretending to be my best friend you imposter?" Ban asked as he slowly looked more feral.
"Ban it's me, Gowther can vouch..." Meliodas was interrupted again as Ban pounced him and extended his claws.
"Bastard!" Ban yelled going into his second stage.
Meliodas looked to see Merlin cradling something. She refused to move her spot whether to help Ban or himself. Just as Meliodas took another claw to the face, he kicked Ban off of him. Just as the Sin of Greed was about to attack again, Escanor held him down as Gowther entered his mind.
Ban calmed down, but refused to get up as Escanor let him go.
"Naruto... my son..." Ban said as his eyes got watery.
"Ban, where's Naruto?" Meliodas asked only to hear Ban mumble as he started crying.
Elizabeth ran to his side before noticing Merlin, "Little sister?" she asked.
As the pair slowly walked away from Ban, they made their way to Merlin. Being careful, she looked like she was concentrated on one thing and one thing alone.
"Merlin?" Meliodas asked with the mage responding by pointing Lostvayne at him.
"Stay back! Get away from my man!" she yelled with tears in her eyes.
"Merlin it's me Meliodas and Elizabeth is here too!" he yelled back raising his hands above his head.
"Liar! They're both dead!" Merlin responded trying to swing the sacred treasure every time they got too close.
"Little sister it's us! Gowther can confirm this." Elizabeth pleaded.
Merlin stiffened as she shook her head, "You are not my big sis sis! She's gone just like... like..." she turned to what she was cradling before crying again.
"Merlin... they're telling the truth." Gowther said carefully making his way towards her.
Merlin lowered her guard as she trusted Gowther as did her lover. Letting him transfer the information, Merlin gently placed Lostvayne down. Elizabeth walked up first noticing that Merlin was holding someone, but their upper body was covered.
"Merlin who is that?" Elizabeth asked only to see her surrogate sister start to sob.
Elizabeth reached for to pull off the cover only to feel Merlin's grip, "No. Don't touch him." she pleaded.
"Merlin, little sister let me see. I have to know. Is this who I think it is?" Merlin couldn't meet her gaze as she removed her grip.
As Meliodas tried getting his best friend to speak up, he turned his head at the sight of Elizabeth screaming. Running as fast as he could, he saw Elizabeth holding onto Merlin.
"No! No! No! NO! It can't be! Why!? WHY!? WHY DOES THIS ALWAYS HAPPEN!?" Elizabeth yelled. "Merlin tell me the truth, please! Please tell me! Tell me he's not...!" the rest of her words were replaced by sobbing.
"Elizabeth, what happened?" Meliodas asked.
"Meliodas... he's gone! He's gone and he's not coming back!" Elizabeth cried.
"Who's gone?" Meliodas asked nervously.
"Merlin, you have to show him." Merlin shook her head holding tightly onto the body. "Please, he's our grandson." Elizabeth begged.
Merlin gave out and removed the cover again making Meliodas fall onto his knees punching the ground causing a small earthquake. Back with everyone else, they all stood back and watched as a grandmother and grandfather had lost their grandchild. An important member of their family was now gone. A hole that could never be filled.
The mansion
On their way back, no one could find the strength to carry back the body. It laid there cold in Merlin's arms as she was too physically weak to carry him and didn't want to use her magic to make him float like a balloon animal. Instead, King used his sacred treasure and made it take it's pillow form so the body could take on the idea that it was comfortable. Merlin also placed the cover back on to keep the owner of the body's dignity instead of being paraded like a float.
"Is this it?" Meliodas asked looking at the victorian style building.
"Naruto built it, he's been working on it whenever he had time since we showed up. He says the main core was his personal project since he was a child." Ban explained staring at the ground.
Meliodas put his hand on his friend's shoulder.
"It's very lovely, did he have help?" Elizabeth asked.
"No, I was here with Elaine when he started working on it. He actually got out of bed the day before after hurting himself pretty badly." Diane explained.
"It's also when he admitted his love for me." Merlin added holding tightly onto the body's arm.
"Merlin, I didn't know. I shouldn't have asked." Elizabeth said trying to comfort her.
"No, it's fine. It just reminds me of a happier time." Merlin replied remembering the day Naruto kissed her and begged her to stay. She did hoping he wouldn't be hurt and they could break it off as adults later on. Sadly she grew too close and felt genuine love and didn't want him to leave her side. Now he broke his promise to never leave her, but it was for the good of the village and its denizens.
"Elizabeth, I know we believe who you are, but I think your sisters and everyone else might end up going insane once they realize your both alive and um..." King turned his head to the corpse, "When they learn he's no longer with us." King said.
"I understand, let's go Meliodas." Elizabeth said only to be stopped by Ban's hand.
"Guys I should let you know. Naruto showed us the way to your pantheon one day and days before that, he started training Veronica and some of the others with my chakra." Ban started not keeping his eyes off the body, "I thought everyone was fine, but my chakra corrupted Veronica's mind and..."
"Sir Ban?" Elizabeth asked.
"She lost her mind and took it worse than Margaret then... she took it out on Naruto since he looked to much like you captain." he said sadly.
"Me, but why?" Meliodas asked.
"Veronica blamed you for entering their life and taking Elizabeth away from them. Naruto took it hard and ran after she called him a demon. Something he was sensitive about." Elizabeth looked sad and wanted to speak up until Ban put on a brave face, "It all worked out, I took my chakra back and Veronica regretted everything."
"Then what happened?" Meliodas asked.
"She apologized with tears in her eyes. I'm practically a sensor so I can detect deceit and found none in her words. So being the knuckle head he was, he forgave her." Ban answered.
"That's good, I hope I can properly explain things." Elizabeth said.
Going up to the door, Elizabeth took a deep breath and looked back to see Meliodas with a supporting smile. Looking back at the door, she raised her hand and knocked on the door. A minute later, the door opened revealing a servant with straight black hair.
"May I help you?" asked the servant.
"Yes, is this the Liones residence?" Elizabeth asked.
The man looked grim, "Yes, my master is currently not home and the current attack has kept our security tight." he said.
"Calcifer, just let them in." the man turned his head to see Merlin walking up.
"Lady Merlin, are you sure it's wise? They're strangers." Calcifer responded.
"Calcifer, do you remember the portrait in Naruto's office?" Calcifer nodded, "Look at it then compare to them."
Calcifer rolled his eyes back scaring everyone minus Merlin, "Oh my, did my eyes deceive me? Are they his grandparents."
"Yes, now let them in. They need to see their family." Merlin demanded with no room for argument.
Calcifer's eyes went to the group and noticed the blanket covering a body. Sighing, it was as bad as he imagined. Calcifer only had one month left to live now that his creator was gone.
"Very well, I will send for Lady Margaret and Lady Veronica." Calcifer said sinking into the wall.
Ignoring his strange ability Meliodas walked inside hand in hand with Elizabeth as the rest followed suit. Looking inside, both stared in awe of the amazing decor.
That's when they heard footsteps coming down, Margaret and Veronica came down. Elizabeth smiled brightly and ran up to hug them.
"I'm happy to see you too, but why are you disguised as my sister?" Margaret asked making Elizabeth's eyes widened.
"Yeah, why did you transform. Did something faulty happen with your chakra?" Veronica asked.
Elizabeth didn't understand, "Margaret, Elizabeth, it's me. I'm not Naruto." she said.
They both looked at her confused, "Your not making sense, is this an act or something?" Veronica asked.
Just as Elizabeth was about to speak, Meliodas made his presence known, "Naruto's gone." he said.
"What is this?" Margaret asked, "Is this some trick with your clones? Or perhaps a servant in disguise"
Ban got up and walked away carrying something in his hand, "Ban where are you going?" King asked.
"King, I need to tell Elaine. She saw him as a her son and he saw her as his mother." Ban said clutching onto the object in his hand.
King nodded and let his brother in law be, "Can someone explain to me what's going on?" Veronica asked as she didn't understand why everyone was so sad.
Diane gave the body's hand a quick squeeze before slowly letting go, "Margaret, Veronica, that's not a transformation and Meliodas isn't a shadow clone." she said.
"Diane?" Veronica asked.
Margaret already connected the pieces and reached for Elizabeth's face. Gently putting her hand on her hair, Margaret slowly turned it to the side revealing two blue eyes and an earing. The earing Margaret gave to Elizabeth when they were children. The one Naruto never once noticed or even added to the portrait in the mansion. Naruto was never aware it even existed as Margaret never mentioned it either.
"Little sister?" Margaret asked.
Elizabeth nodded a moment before Margaret started crying and embraced her tightly.
"Margaret, what are you doing?" Veronica asked.
"Veronica, this isn't our nephew. This is the real Elizabeth. Our baby sister is back!" Margaret cried.
Veronica didn't want to believe it until she saw the earing and knew Naruto's lack of knowledge behind it. He didn't know about it or it's significance. Cupping her cheek with one hand Veronica slowly realized who this was. The same little girl she vowed to protect. The same young lady who went to clear the name of Seven Deadly Sins. The woman who saved Britannia and sacrificed herself to save humanity. She stood alive and well before her.
"Ellie... is it... is it really you?" Veronica asked with shakiness in her voice and hands.
"It is elder sister." she said hugging her tightly.
However their attention turned back to one thing, "Ellie, if this is you and he's Meliodas then..."
Veronica was interrupted by the sound of doors being knocked down revealing Elaine who was flying rapidly to her brother. King could see the tears forming in his little sister's eyes.
"Harlequin! Please tell me it's not true! Tell me Ban's lying! Tell me its a cruel joke! Tell me this is a nightmare! Please wake me up!" Elaine said crying onto his shirt.
King couldn't bare looking her in the eye and turned to the sacred treasure that carried the body.
"I can't lie to you Elaine." King said.
Elaine suddenly felt limp and would have collapsed had her brother not caught her. Ban came running in and they could all see what was in his hand. A forehead protector, but the cloth was falling apart. Margaret and Veronica also noticed the body.
The sisters slowly made their descent down the stairs and watched as Elaine frantically looked at the body under the sheets. As they made their way closer, Elaine almost collapsed again only to be caught by Diane and Gowther.
"Who.. who is... who is that?" Margaret asked shaking.
No one answered and Veronica stepped forward very slowly. Margaret could only watch as her own body refused to move. Veronica started to take deep breaths as she made her way to the body. Everyone backed off as Veronica stuck her hand out and reached for the cover.
"I love you aunt Veronica."
Veronica turned back to Margaret and everyone else thinking someone called out to her.
"Don't worry about me, I'm fine. I'll always be fine.
Veronica slowly felt cold sweat going down her body.
"Remove true strength isn't just about all the hours of training, motivational speeches or how many jutsu you know. As long as you have someone to fight for, you'll become stronger."
Veronica opened her eyes again to find her hand on the cover.
"My dream is to reunite my family and make grandma and grandpa proud."
Closing her eyes one more time, she lifted the cover and heard a loud gasp and something falling. The second princess of Liones started to hyperventilate as she was to deeply afraid as to what she uncovered. A few minutes of isolating herself in the darkness, she grew the strength to open her eyes.
What she saw shocked her to her very core.
Veronica fell back and started crawling backwards as she was too afraid of what laid before her.
What laid before her had blond hair as pale as a dry fruit, lips that could easily be mistaken for raisins, eyelids changing to an unnatural dark color and skin as white as milk. Veronica's breathing was so rapid she was ready to pass out from the lack of proper function in her brain.
"No... no.. no... no... NO! NOOO!" Veronica yelled as her vision became blurry.
Margaret felt as if her heart was ready to stop, "No it can't be... not you too." she fell on her knees clutching her chest.
Elizabeth ran to her sister's side and Meliodas went to check on Veronica. Both women couldn't believe their eyes. They refused to believe it. Before them, their one and only living family member laid dead and unmoving.
Naruto Liones had died.
It was a time for sorrow and it would only be worse when all his friends and those precious to him found out.
One week later
Merlin sat in her room, yes her room now. Her face expressionless. Her room feeling hollow. As if not even a spirit would dare enter this space. Looking at the mirror in her dresser. She looked at her black garbs along with a black veil she would wear. She sighed and looked at the other side of her bed. It remained untouched, the molded shape from her lover's form was still there. Not once did she dare to tamper with it, hoping he would return late at night and wake her in the morning with gentle yet passionate kisses.
Hearing a knock on the door, Merlin grabbed her veil and opened the door to find Gowther.
"The ceremony is about to start Merlin. We're waiting on you." Gowther said in his normal emotionless tone.
Merlin nodded, "I'll be heading out now." she said.
Just as she left, she felt a tug on her arm, "Merlin, he was a brother to me. He cared about you. In return if you require my assistance I will always be there." Gowther said meaningful only lacking the voice.
Merlin turned back and hugged him, "Thank you Gowther, for now I'd prefer to be alone after the funeral is over." she said.
"I understand." Gowther said pulling out of the hug.
With everyone else
Diane and King were the first ones ready and sat by the door. All they could do was sit and wait as everyone else prepared.
"King, can I ask you something?" Diane asked.
"Sure Diane, what is it?" King asked.
"What do you think is going to happen to us after this is all over? The Seven Deadly Sins I mean." Diane asked.
"Diane, we're not going anywhere I think. This is our home now and none of us have plans to go anywhere else." King answered.
"I know, but what if someone like Ban decided to leave all of a sudden or even Gowther. The latter never really cared about the group and he only started to open up when Naruto entered our lives." Diane claimed.
"I get that, but even an intellectual like him understands there isn't much else. Maybe you could say the same about Merlin and Escanor, but it's not like they have much else." King explained.
"Ok, I hope your right, but... your not planning on leaving are you?" Diane asked.
King gave her a reassuring smile, "Of course not Diane. All my people are here and we just settled in. Then there's the fact we're getting married. Your looking forward to that right."
Diane smiled, "Of course I am King. Let's not forget about Elaine and her baby. Your going to be an uncle." she said.
King smiled, but looked down, 'But I already was an uncle.' he thought.
His attention was redirected to Ban and Elaine who were coming down.
"Elaine, are you feeling well? Cold? Hot? I hear it's going to rain so I brought an umbrella just in case, but if thunder strikes we're going to move you in. Do you understand?" Ban asked.
"Ban relax, I'll be fine. You don't have to worry about me." Elaine said pushing him away.
"Elaine, I need to keep you and our baby safe. I can't help it if I worry about you or the little one. It's not my first rodeo being a father." Ban said sadly.
"Ban, please just stay calm if you can. You'll be surrounded by friends and family so there's nothing wrong with expressing yourself." Elaine said calming him down.
Ban started taking deep breaths and started calming down, but it wasn't easy. What do you expect from a grieving father?
Veronica and Margaret also came down with their escorts, Gilthunder and Griamore, "Who are we missing?" Griamore asked.
"Jericho and Howzer are waiting outside, Slader is helping Escanor set up chairs for the other guests and Guila is helping Zeal get dressed." King explained.
"I think Hawk is still standing by the body. He seems to be really broken up by it and refuses to move away." Diane added.
"What about Arthur and Vivian?" Merlin asked.
"They're both with Calcifer who's arming the servants and summons. Sarutobi-sama mentioned that a lot of people didn't like Naruto and offered to have his ninja watch over the funeral. Calcifer declined for us since he had this place locked down like a fortress." King explained kind of nervous about all the servants with those things they called bayonets.
Heck that Mey Rin servant shot a few rabbits and other animals mistaking them for foreign visitors. With that said, they could hear another gunshot.
"Oi Mey Rin watch where your shooting! You almost got Finny!"
"Sorry Finny, didn't you get the memo?"
"What memo?"
"The funeral is today you idiot!"
"Oh shoot, I'm not even dressed!"
The servant named Finny walked in awkwardly, "Uh, peace be with you. I apologize for not preparing earlier." and with that he left feeling embarrassed and ashamed. Guila arrived with Zeal in hand a few minutes later.
"Well, it's now or never." Ban said opening the door first while maintaining a grip on his wife's hand.
Everyone else followed suit.
Outside, funeral area
Escanor and Slader finished setting up the chairs. Looking ahead, both adjusted their ties and bowed their heads in respect. Looking ahead, Escanor signalled a couple servants to start greeting the guests.
Ban silently approached Escanor, "Escanor, how long until the ceremony starts? I'm getting some jitters here." he said.
"A few minutes, all the guests are arriving and Mey Rin shot another squirrel and the local ice cream man. So as long as Mey Rin doesn't have an unlimited amount of ammunition, then we should be fine." Escanor explained.
"Have you seen the captain by any chance?" Ban asked.
"Mrs. Elizabeth needed some time to herself so the captain followed him. Hopefully they'll be back in time for the eulogy." Escanor answered.
Ban took a deep breath, "Ok, just wish me luck. I'm not sure I can handle this on my own."
"We're brothers in arms Ban. He was one of us and a member of this family." Escanor said reassuringly.
Ban nodded and left to take his seat beside Elaine.
A white haired pale female servant started greeting everyone.
(Naruto Shippuden OST - Experienced Many Battles)
"Thank you for your visit Ichiraku-san."
"Thank you for your visit Sarutobi-sama."
"Thank you for your visit Nara-san."
"Thank you for your visit Akimichi-san."
"Thank you for your visit Kato-san."
As everyone close to Naruto or anyone he considered a friend arrived. People took the time to reflect on the young man's life. It was tragic, unfair, short and unexpected. What was the most kind and loyal shinobi, was another hole in the ground in the endless sea of heroes.
Konohamaru stood with his friends and grandfather, "Jiji why do good people like Naruto-nii have to die?" he asked.
Hiruzen sighed, "Konohamaru, that is a difficult question to answer. Naruto gave his life so he could protect a village that only wanted to see him dead. For a reason he wasn't responsible for. So in the face of overwhelming odds, a child not old enough to be considered an adult braved three invasions and one which none of us would ever prepare ourselves for. He died defeating inumerable odds for the sake of the people he cared most about. That Konohamaru is the Will of Fire. He would have made a great hokage." he explained making Konohamaru tear up.
"I know he fought for the village and everything, but it still hurts." Konohamaru said hugging onto his grandfather.
Shikamaru took a seat next to Choji in between their parents, "Hey Shikamaru, where do you think Ino is?" Choji asked.
"Troublesome woman isn't coming." Shikamaru answered.
"What? Why not?" he asked shocked.
"For her, she's too selfish to understand the harsh reality of a dead comrade. Even now she and a few others are in denial thinking the knucklehead is alive pranking them. She even threatened to pummel him along with Sakura when she sees his face. Which is never." Shikamaru explained.
"That's messed up. Why can't Ino grow up for once? She's always on us about getting stronger and training yet she's the one who diets until she's literally a bag of bones." Choji said wondering what goes on in the Yamanaka's head.
"I don't know and frankly I don't care. I heard her dad is putting her up for a mental evaluation. Even Asuma sensei says if she fails we're getting a new squad mate." Shikamaru replied.
Choji didn't know what to say hearing that. Sure Ino was annoying and a bit of a bitch, but to remove her from the core completely? Maybe this funeral was something important to think about. Life is short and those who don't take it seriously end up dead. Maybe if he grew stronger himself, good people like Naruto Liones wouldn't be dead.
Ayame was silently crying beside her father who comforted her, "Otou-san, why? Why did Naruto leave us? Why do bad things always happen to him?" she asked.
"I don't know Ayame, but I know wherever he is, he's happy. He doesn't have to shoulder the burden of the world anymore or be punished because of said idiocy. Naruto is watching us from a distance hoping we're happy as well." Teuchi explained trying to comfort his daughter.
Shizune sat in the back watching trying to keep a calm demeanor. Staring at the flowers where his photo stood, she could feel that a bright light inside her hat shattered and left darkness.
Just as Ban was ready to get up and speak, he could see Elizabeth and Meliodas arriving taking their seats.
(Naruto Shippuden OST - Decision)
Ban took a good gulp of water before speaking as he turned to see his son's body lying there. No emotion could be expressed on Naruto's face. No pain or happiness. Ban used all his will power to keep himself from crying right away.
"I thank you all, for attending this occasion. Where we say our final goodbye to my adopted son Naruto Liones. If you don't know me, my name is Ban and I am a member of the Seven Deadly Sins." taking a deep breath Ban continued.
"Today is the day we celebrate my son's, regrettably, short life. Naruto was... hated by many for reasons that were out of his control. Cursed by many his real father saved. Abandoned because of the belief his two sisters would be the saviors of humanity. Although I ask you this, where were they when many of our own died? Where were they when Suna was tricked into joining forces with Oto and later when Kumo attacked and utilized their bijuu? Where were they when their own brother was abused and nearly killed? Where is his so called family now?" everyone remained silent but stiffened as he slowly raises his voice.
"My son, I entered his life at a young age 6 when he saved me from my... depression if that's what some of you want to call it that. He helped me and many others and soon found the meaning of true strength. It wasn't from growing muscles, becoming more smart, or learning thousands of jutsus. It was from forging bonds with others and fighting for those precious to him that he became strong as he was." Ban wiped away a tear and quickly looked at Naruto.
"Every day, I saw a bright light. It was sunshine. A bright smile, happiness. There was no hatred, fear or desire to seek vengeance. Naruto held no grudges and as long as no one bothered him, he didn't need to go after anyone or retaliate."
"He was someone special, a son, a brother, nephew and even a lover." Merlin sniffled as she gripped the bottom of her dress.
"Now where is he? He may be gone and we may be ready to say goodbye, but in truth he isn't dead. A man does not die from being stabbed, poisoned or even tortured. A man dies when he is forgotten. After today, I promise you my son will never be forgotten." Ban said.
"He wanted to be hokage someday, hoping that was enough to get him the respect he deserved. He wasn't sure if he wanted that dream anymore you know? Why? Because he said he didn't need to be the center of attention just to be acknowledged. He just needed a few friends and people he could call family."
"With that, I say goodbye Naruto Liones. We love you. We miss you. We wish we had more time with you. Goodbye my son. I hope you find peace with the rest of your ancestors." he said as the lump in his throat grew to the point he started to lose his voice.
(Naruto OST - Sadness and Sorrow)
Ban stepped down and hugged Meliodas then Elizabeth then Elaine then Merlin and so on. Everyone stood up and got in line and left a white rose beside his coffin. Everyone had their moment of peace and gave their farewell. The women took it the hardest.
Margaret and Veronica only knew their nephew for a short amount of time and was the only legacy left of Elizabeth. Even with her back, they still feel hollow and incomplete.
Elizabeth felt her world shatter, her last descendant had died before she got the chance to meet him again. She was so proud to hear of his accomplishments, but he would never hear a word of it.
Merlin felt like a new person, not in a good kind of way. She opened up, she wasn't her sarcastic self anymore. Not an ice queen. She felt loved and willingly returned that love only for it to shatter. Now the only man she ever loved was gone. Still fighting her emotions, she left a flower and quickly left.
Elaine practically wanted to rip away the body and hold it for as long as she could. Naruto may have been a stranger at first, but he was still a child. Someone who made her feel happy that she was alive again. The one who reunited her with her lover and brother. Her purpose in a way, was gone, but now. Now there was someone else who was coming. The baby would never meet their older brother.
Diane felt empty again, like with Meliodas. Her world was shell shocked. No matter how much pain she felt. She would never regret meeting this one boy who gave her the courage to become strong or confess her feelings to King.
In the distance, Menma and Kasumi slowly make their way to the funeral. Already feeling ashamed for being late. Kasumi revealed her invitation to guards who were ready to shred someone up. Menma looked up to his older sister looking nervous. Kasumi felt nervous arriving late noticing the eulogy ended and felt ready to scream the moment she felt a hand grab her shoulder.
"I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. Please don't kick me out." she quietly whispered.
The hand was revealed to belong to Ban, "You finally made it. What took you?" he asked looking impassive.
"I had trouble sneaking away from home and Menma got stuck on a few plants on the way here. Please believe me when I say I'm sorry." Kasumi explained.
"It's alright, just say your goodbyes. If you want, we're having a little get together inside after they take the body away." Ban said.
Kasumi nodded, "I won't be long." she said grabbing a couple of roses and waited in line.
Their time arrived and they were the last ones to leave their flower, "Menma-kun, do you know what you want to say to aniki before the angels take him away?" Kasumi asked.
Menma nodded as he put his hand on the side of the coffin, "Hi aniki, it's me Menma remember? Kasumi nee-chan told me what you said in the letter. I'm happy you don't hate me or my nee-chans. I'm really sad we didn't get to see each other. Kasumi-nee says the villagers were bullies to you, they were bullying me to and I was happy when you saved me and you said you were mister Meliodas. Except now, can't be happy now that you're gone. I know I have Narumi-nee and Kasumi-nee, but it's not a full family anymore. I really wish kaa-chan and tou-chan weren't dumb, then maybe we would all be happy together and the angels wouldn't take you to heaven. Bye Naruto nii-chan... *sniffle* I... I... I'll... I'll really miss you! Bye bye now." he said slowly crying.
Kasumi hugged her little brother before taking her turn, "Hi onii-chan, I didn't think our time in the festival would be our last. I really miss you and wish Narumi-chan would get off her high horse and visit you. She's been really mean and says you betrayed the family, but I know the truth. You were a true hero and not us. We're the reason you were abandoned and that's why I blame myself and Narumi-chan that you're in there and not out here. I'm really sorry onii-Chan, for all the pain we put you through, but deep down I know your happy wherever you are." She said leaving in tears.
"He didn't blame you ya know." Ban spoke up, "He said you two were babies and didn't have a say in it. I trust in my own son's judgment and just so you know, your welcome any time." Ban said leaving.
"Thank you Ban-San. We appreciate it." Kasumi said.
"Oh and one more thing." Ban said looking back, "Your grandparents are back."
"But my parents are orphans they..."
"Your ancestors I mean. I don't know if it's a miracle or what, but they're back. You'll know them when you see them." Bansaid crypticall before leaving them to their thoughts.
A while later, common room
The ceremony ended, everyone stood back as the Goddess clan took Naruto's body away. To where many asked. To join his other ancestors. The ones who couldn't return to the land of the living.
A small party was held inside the mansion. Everyone went their separate ways and did what they could to feel better about today's events.
Kasumi however couldn't see it or prove it, but she felt as is if many eyes were on her. Many scowling and glaring as if people demanded to know why someone like her was invited to this social gathering. As she was a stranger with no right to part take in today's events. Taking deep breaths she decided to talk amongst the hosts while Menma wondered off to talk with the kids.
Looking around she saw Merlin pouring herself a drink by the bar.
"Hi..." Kasumi greeted nervously.
"Hello." Merlin said not even batting an eyelash at her.
"I'm Kasumi, I don't think we've met." She said feeling awkward.
"Oh yeah, your his sister. I'm Merlin Boar Sin of Gluttony." Merlin said putting her drink down.
"So... what was your relationship with my brother if you don't mind me asking?" Kasumi asked.
Merlin raised a brow and didn't find any ill intentions. Besides, if Naruto wanted to trust his siblings maybe she should give her a shot. Although, it would be rather unique to see her expression when Merlin tells her the truth.
"I was his lover." Merlin answers before taking another sip.
Kasumi bit her tongue to keep herself from yelling in confusion, "Are... are you serious?" Merlin nodded. 'My brother likes older women.'
"I know see that look on your face. I'm much older than you think." Merlin said making Kasumi go wide eyed.
'She's as old as Tsunade baa-Chan? Ew gross!' Kasumi thought at the idea of Merlin's beauty being replaced by wrinkles and grey hair.
"I may be old, but this is my real appearance. It's not nice to mock your elders young lady." Merlin said turning back to her drink.
"I'm sorry, it's just that you reminded me of my godmother who's in her fifties and uses an illusion to hide her old age." Kasumi apologized.
"Ok apology accepted, although I doubt the other five would be punishing as me. Just remember a lot of people like me loved your brother and saw him as family." Merlin warned.
Kasumi nodded leaving Merlin to her vices. Feeling sad, alcohol is what she turned to take her mind elsewhere. For a moment of bliss, she could swear that a pair of warm hands wrapped around her and kissed her cheek.
With Menma, the little red head went exploring and noticed Zeal talking to the Konohamaru corps. Just watching them, he could see Zeal trying to make another ice sculpture from a couple of bottles of water.
"I think his hair was this way, his eyes were more apart and his sword is on his back." Zeal said finishing a mini statue of Naruto.
"That's really cool Zeal. I wish Naruto-nii could have taught me." Konohamaru said sadly.
"Naruto sensei left me some stuff to study. He said if you ever I came that I should share." Zeal said cheering the kids up.
Menma slowly made his way up, "You knew my aniki?" He asked getting their attention.
"Who's this kid?" Udon asked.
"I don't know, but he looks familiar." Moegi said.
"I'm Menma Namikaze, Naruto was my aniki." Menma said sadly.
"Oh yeah, sensei said he had one brother and two sisters. You want to join us Menma?" Zeal asked and Menma quickly nodded.
"So did you get the papers Zeal?" Konohamaru asked.
"Yeah, he left me extras in case I needed to study." Zeal said pulling out chakra paper.
"What's that?" Menma asked.
"Chakra paper, ninja use it to learn their affinity and Zeal has four of the five." Udon answered.
"Can I try when you guys are done?" Menma asked.
"Sure Zeal do you have extra?" Zeal nodded, "Ok Menma, I'll leave this one ready for you." Konohamaru said.
Menma nodded as Konohamaru went first. The paper split in half where one side burned and the other crinkled.
"Wind, fire and lightning, that's a cool combo boss." Upon complimented.
"Let me try." Meogi said grabbing a piece.
The boys watched as moegi's paper went partially wet and part of it crumbled to dust, "Aw, just water and..." Moegi jumped back as the paper slowly made a tree grow from it.
"Moegi since when can you summon trees?" Udon asked.
"I can't!" She said in shock.
"Maybe jiji can explain it later. Your turn Udon." Konohamaru said.
The sickly looking boy nodded and focused his chakra making part of it turn to dust and another part burn.
"Fire and earth is ok I guess. It's pretty easy." Udon said hoping he won't be useless with more simple elements.
"My turn... how do I do this?" Menma asked.
The kids remembers they were talking to a five year old, "Did you unlock your chakra?" Menma nodded, "Just poor all your energy into it." Konohamaru said.
Menma nodded and for the next few minutes, the paper remained the same until it started shaking rapidly. It wasn't until Sarutobi arrive talking with Ban that they noticed the kids were playing with chakra paper. They both waved it off until Menma's started to freak out.
The paper split into four pieces and started rotating. One was lit on fire before turning to dusty, one created a small puddle of water before drying, one became as hard as earth before falling apart and the final one revealed several cracks of lightning before the final piece was crinkled until in became a paper ball. The kids were aware of the affinities, but for some reason the elements lost control and came close to developing a mind of its own.
Everyone was too shocked by the sight to notice Menma rubbing his eyes as if something was wrong with them. Feeling the irritation, Menma walked away to look for his sister.
Meanwhile with Kasumi, after excusing herself from an awkward conversation with Gowther, Kasumi started looking around for Menma to make sure he didn't get lost. That's when her eyes caught the site of Elizabeth, for Kasumi she was another stranger and believed she was likely a friend of the family. Sadly as with Merlin, she wasn't aware of her true age the goddess still had her 16 year old appearance. Then that's when her eye started burn up. Kasumi winced as she could feel an enormous amount of heat around her eye blocking her vision.
Clutching her eye, she caught the attention of Meliodas who sitting next to Hawk and Ban. Excusing himself from his longtime friends, he went to talk to Kasumi.
"Hey there, you alright?" Kasumi turned to Meliodas.
"Yeah, I poked my eye is all." Kasumi lied.
"You need some ice? It might swell." Meliodas said making Kasumi feel a little nervous so she accepted anyways.
A few minutes later, Meliodas gave her some ice to put on it. He was already aware of who she was and could tell from her facial features and hair. Elizabeth probably didn't see her hence the reason Kasumi didn't approach them yet.
"Thank you for the ice..."
"Meliodas." he answered bluntly as her look of shock didn't go unnoticed.
Kasumi remembered that name well, it was the name Naruto used when he approached Menma and took him to the hospital. Something odd about this stranger was he looked no older than a child, but something was familiar about him.
"Were you a friend of my brother's?" Kasumi asked curious about the stranger before her.
"I'm actually a relative of his, a pretty distant one along with my wife. We met him a long time ago, but because of some stuff I can't go into, we couldn't stay and raise him." Meliodas explained cryptically.
Kasumi didn't trust this stranger's words and she certainly didn't have the deduction skills to notice the difference between lies and the truth, "When was this?" she asked.
Meliodas put a hand on his chin, "A little under ten years ago, my wife and I left him a few gifts before we left and told him to meet up with a good friend of mine I hadn't seen in a while. I didn't think I'd see any of them in fact." Meliodas explained.
That's when Elizabeth arrived, "Meliodas, who is this you are speaking to?" she asked.
"Oh hey Elizabeth, this is Kasumi. She's Naruto's younger sister and I think I saw her little brother with her a little while ago." Meliodas answered.
Elizabeth smiled while internally understanding who this was, "A pleasure, I hope my husband hasn't annoyed you."
Kasumi looked shocked, 'This girl doesn't look older than I am! Heck her "husband" looks younger than me!' she thought.
"In case you're wondering, we are a lot older than we look." Meliodas said making Kasumi go through another Merlin moment.
"Oh dear, Kasumi did something happen to your eye?" Elizabeth asked with concern in her voice.
"I poked it with something and it really hurts." she said going with that story again.
"Maybe I should take a look at it, I was skilled in medicine during my younger years." Elizabeth said.
'If you are as old as you say you are. Tsunade baa-chan has another reason to cry besides being sent to prison.' Kasumi thought opening her eye and wincing as she could still feel the intense heat coming from it.
Elizabeth gasped, "Is something wrong?" Kasumi asked.
"Not entirely, although this will be a bit difficult to explain." Elizabeth said wondering how to explain this without scaring her.
"Hey Kasumi, how would you like to hear the story of how we met Naruto?" Meliodas asked changing the subject.
"Sure." Kasumi said.
"You see when Naruto was a lad, we recently visited the village for a bit in hopes of meeting a possible living relative of ours. After getting some semantics done like a DNA test. We were right and found out a little five year old was living by himself." he partially lied not that Kasumi would notice.
"Go on."
"So we met little Naruto who was happy to meet his family. Sadly we couldn't stay and I can't really explain why yet or why we showed up now. Long story short we told him stories about our past and inspired him to be the strong man he was in life. So instead of leaving him alone, we left him the address of one of our friends." Meliodas explained getting a nod.
Elizabeth continued for him, "Afterwards we left him with parting gifts to help him grow stronger and to help protect his new family. I gave him my sealing knowledge..." Kasumi blinked at that, "My bloodline..." Kasumi looked with wide eyes, "Which consisted of my flight capabilities and most importantly..." Elizabeth closed her eyes and smiled before answering, "my eyes." she finished revealing both her eyes transforming into tryskiles.
Kasumi looked in awe at the strange dojutsu, "As for me, I left him my sword, my strength and my own bloodline which mixed well." Meliodas answered, "Oh ad most importantly, I gave him my title to lead the Seven Deadly Sins." he said rolling up his sleeve to reveal the symbol of the ouroboros.
(Seven Deadly Sins OST - Eriones)
Kasumi couldn't believe what she was hearing. Menma said something similar, that Naruto met his grandparents and that they were spirits who blessed him with gifts like wings. She wasn't truly sure if she could believe the story, but she's seen those eyes Elizabeth had.
"However, from the looks of it. Our other relative somehow managed to awaken to my bloodline as well." Elizabeth said disabling her eyes.
"What other relative?" Kasumi asked.
Meliodas went through the cabinets and found a small mirror, "To be honest, we aren't just any random cousins or uncle and aunt. Specifically, we're his grandparents. Not just Naruto's, but the grandparents of his siblings as well."
Elizabeth adjusted the mirror for Kasumi to see her eye, Kasumi covered her mouth and put a hand on her chest. Her eye had changed as well into a triskele. Not only that, the spirits of her relatives stood before her in the land of the living. Her life had reached a new purpose.
With Menma
Having losing the patience to find his sister, Menma ran into a bathroom to wash his face hoping to heal the irritation in his eye. Taking his turn, he immediately locked the door behind him and began to wash up being careful not to mess up his formal attire Kasumi picked out for him. When he was done, he looked in the mirror and got scared.
Behind the mirror was the same person, only the difference was his purple eyes with rings in the center of them. Menma didn't understand it, but his short life had also become important. More than he would ever understand.
(End of Song)With Narumi
The youngest redheaded Uzumaki looked over the village from the top of her father's head on the monument. She scowled, her sister and brother betrayed her to join the farewell ceremony of her treacherous brother. The pair might as well blown off ties to the family. They're as treacherous as her brother. If anything, death was too merciful for him.
Now that he was gone, those Liones bitches wouldn't have their guardian angel watching over them. Especially with the kyuubi gone as well, after all that's what happens when the jinchuriki dies. Then there was that group he was associated with and those blasted angels.
For now, taking them head on she would be killed on the spot if they don't feel merciful enough to turn her in. Attacking civilians and fellow shinobi would get her executed after all. All she needed was to train her ass off. With losing Tsunade and Jiraiya, her training would be on a halt and it didn't help those damn angels stole the summons. She would have to rely on herself and her parents to get strong and achieve the power she needed.
However, there was still Sasuke Uchiha. He was a maniac, but she could see his plan. It was genius, he was hoping to get close to her dad using a marriage contract to not only breed strong Uchihas, but to learn his entire arsenal to kill his brother or something. Regardless, she could use every ally she can get even that lapdog Kakashi if he ever gets out. Then one by one, six will become none.
Her revenge will come.
Nobody will stop her when she reaches her ambitions.
The graveyard
Onyx eyes opened and rapidly looked around, finding herself in a graveyard a certain raven haired woman found herself lost and scared. The last thing she remembered was... "Naru-chan! Sasuke-kun! Itachi-kun!" she yelled looking around before finding another person beside her.
Looking down she moved the body and found someone she recognized, "Izumi? Izumi! Izumi wake up!" the woman yelled waking up the sleeping person.
"Mik- Mikoto-sama? What are we... wait where are we? All I remember is Itachi-kun used is genjutsu on me and then... oh kami are we..." Izumi trailed off getting up quickly and searching her surroundings.
"No, I can't believe it, but we aren't in the land of the dead. I just know it somehow." Mikoto said activating her Sharingan to look around.
"What do you see?" Izumi asked.
"A lot of life in the distance, the village most likely. Come Izumi, we need to find Sasuke and Itachi if possible. We need to find hokage-sama and tell him what happened to us." Mikoto said.
"Right!" Izumi agreed following the Uchiha matriarch.
With...
Naruto Liones
Blue eyes opened and found themselves staring at the sky. Naruto looked around himself.
"I don't get it, my health was decaying. I shouldn't have survived the sealing. Even with Ban gone I shouldn't even feel healthy." Naruto said to himself, but quickly smiled.
"Then again... hey guys! You won't believe it! I get to stay after... all?" Naruto turned around and found himself in a distant land.
"This isn't Konoha. Where am I?" Naruto asked himself, "Let me see if I can find anyone." he sad sitting down in a lotus position.
'Please, please, please anyone!' he thought after a half hour of using every bit of energy into his sensory abilities. Panicking, he tried to take deep breaths... then he found it... a warm bright light... a signal... someone he recognized... someone... he loved...
"Merlin!" he yelled happily, "Oh thank kami! Merlin you can help me out! Please wait for me!" he yelled running to her location.
A few minutes later, he found himself in a strange village or town. It was disturbing and ominous, the buildings and walls looked outdated or styled from an ancient time. However, it wasn't the fact this place looked old that it felt strange. it was he could tell this land was destroyed. Naruto shook his head and knew that only one thing mattered. Find Merlin.
Running in he couldn't hear, sense or feel any other presence, "Merlin! Merlin! Are you here!? It's me Naruto!" he yelled around.
Looking around he could only feel the cold air and see the recently burned charcoal on the ground and damaged buildings. What happened to this place? Were they attacked? Did a revolution occur? Maybe an outbreak of disease? Merlin should have a reason to be here if she's here by herself. Maybe he got sent forward in time or something weird. Nah that's stupid. What was he thinking?
Maybe he accidentally transported himself with her somewhere. After all he spoke to her last and they sort of touched when he made his barrier. Just as he's doing right now, he's also thinking about her.
"Merlin call out if you can find me! I swear I'll find you! Don't worry!" he yelled and that's when he heard something rustling in the distance.
Smiling he ran to that sound as the rustling kept going on. That's when he saw a figure in a cloak rummaging through the dumpster. This figure appears to not have heard him.
"Excuse me, have you seen a..."
"Ahh! Stay back!" the figure yelled falling off of the dumpster.
"Please, I just need help..."
"No! Go away I need help! Stay back stranger!"
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you. I just want..." Naruto started walking closer making the figure nervous.
"No leave me alone! I'm a powerful mage so you better stay back! I'm the best in all of Belialuin!" the figure yelled.
"Belliulan? Impossible Belialuin was destroyed years ago! My friend Merlin is the last survivor!" Naruto claimed.
"Merlin? But... but... but that's my name. I'm the only one that survive Belialuin." said the figure.
"Merlin? Is that really you?" Naruto asked.
The figure removed their cloak, "My name is Merlin, but..." the figure was revealed to be a little girl with long black hair. She was barefoot and her clothes were covered in self made patches. She looked malnourished and her eyes looked like she was suffering from sleeping disorders. "I don't know who you are."
Naruto bit his finger in worry, "Little girl, how long ago was Belialun destroyed?" he asked.
"Over three years ago when the Supreme Deity and Demon King punished me. I got away but I... I..." she began to cry, "I... I killed everyone! It's my fault everyone died!" she cried as she collapsed on her knees.
Naruto didn't understand it or believe it, "No no no, Merlin it wasn't your fault. You made a mistake and two people beyond your understanding. Don't cry please, I'll stand by you. I'll never leave your side."
Merlin started to calm down, "Really? Can I trust you?" Naruto nodded as he hugged her tightly, "Please mister, I don't want to be alone anymore. It hurts waking up and going to sleep everyday." she said as she continued to cry.
"I will Merlin, I'll never leave your side. That's a promise I refuse to break ever again. I'll use every bit of strength I have to keep you happy." Naruto said comforting her.
The little girl cried and cried all day happy that someone was willing to take care of her. She wasn't alone anymore. Someone cared about her. Her pain would soon end.
'I don't know what's going on. Whether this is an illusion or a dream or even reality. i won't break my promise Merlin.' Naruto thought. One day hoping to return to those he called family.
THE END... OF PART 1
