Here we go with part 1 of the final story arc of part 2 enjoy!
Disclaimer: Naruto is owned by Masashi Kishimoto and Fairy Tail by Hiro Mashima. Anything written is purely my own thoughts.
Part 2: Chapter 19: Tenrou Island Arc Part 1
(Fairy tail)
"What all the commotion about?" The little black cat or exceed known as Panther Lily as Gajeel.
"How the heck would I know. But by guessing at what Salamander is dong something big." Gajeel was looking at Natsu who looked really excited about something but the Iron mage didn't know what it was.
The last few weeks had been crazy inside the guild. Between Lisanna and Lucy coming home it was a full party spirit to full madness with everyone taking jobs. All of the D, C and B class request were filled out in four days. But now the guild had a nervous silence in the air. Where the stage inside the guild was covered by a cloth hanging from the ceiling. Everyone was looking at it's direction. When the cloth fell to the ground Makarov was standing on the stage. Mira and Gildarts to his left and Erza and Naruto to his right. Everyone except those who only joined this year were going crazy as the cheered the five mages on the stage.
"Ahem." The guild became quite when Makarov cleared his throat.
(S Class Wizard Promotion OST)
"Since long ago, This has been a Fairy Tail custom and now. The announcement of the S Slass Wizard Promotion Trail." The crowd inside the guild roared with that announcement.
"The venue like always is Tenrou Island. The holy ground of our guild. Strength... Heart... Soul. I've been watching for each of these things these past twelve months. And normally there their would only be four but this year has been an exception. There will be eight taking part in this year's trial." The guild couldn't believe this as they waited for the first name to be called.
"Natsu Dragneel!" Natsu slammed his fists together."I'm all fired up!"
"Gray Fullbuster!" Gray smiled as he looked towards Natsu who also looked back. "Finally it's my turn!"
"Juvia Lockser!" Juvia was shocked beyond belief. "Eh? Juvia?"
"Elfman Strauss!" Elfman pumped his fist into the air. "Finally this year's trail has a real man in it!"
"Cana Alberona!" Cana almost seem lost in thought.
"Freed Justine!" Freed nodded towards the master as a smile grew on his face "Finally I am one step closer to Laxus."
"Levy McGarden!" Levy looked in shock the same as Juvia when she heard her name being called "Me.. " Her mother Lucy rushed over and hugged her tightly. "Ohh you've grown sooo much!"
"And Mest Gryder!" When the final name was called some members of the guild has to be consoled as they didn't get called out this year.
"Only one will become an S class wizard. We leave for Tenrou in one week's time. There are allot of new members this year so I'll explain the rules." Mira walked forward and stood beside Makarov.
"With in a period of one week each wizards will have to select one partner." When Mira finished Erza walked forward.
"There are two rules for selection. First they must be a member of Fairy Tail. Second they cannot be an S class mage." The guild chatted amount them selves with this change to the normal rules.
"The details of the exam will be revealed after the arrival to Tenrou Island. But this time Erza will attempt to stop you from proceeding." As Makarov stated the guild roared.
"I'll also be causing you trouble as well." Mira waved her hand up as well smiling while doing so. This again cause a roar to be heard in the guild.
"Enough Whining, This is a path all S rank mages have gone down." Most of the mages inside where almost glad when they heard Gildarts was taking part. Everyone in the guild looked towards Naruto. Most of the eight where hoping he wasn't going.
Naruto seen every stare at him. He sighed before he spoke. "All S class wizards will be leaving for Tenrou Island tonight. This is so we will not know who you will choose as a partner." Out of the eight mages that would be going, seven of them were not looking forward to their odds. Natsu was the only one who looked excited.
"In seven day all mages will meet in Hargeon Port. That is all, good luck."
Naruto jumped off the stage and moved towards Levy. "Congrats are in order!" Naruto then gave Levy and hug. She hugged back as well. "Now choice wisely with your partner ok?" Levy nodded before walking away deep in thought. Lucy, Levy's mother walked towards Naruto.
"How do you thin she'll do?" Lucy was proud for her daughter but she was just concerned due to her size and stature compared to the other mages.. Naruto then seen Gajeel pick Levy up.
"She'll do just fine Lucy, She picked a great partner."
(Two days later on Tenrou Island)
All of the S class mages had arrived on the Island. The island was warm all year round due to wind that blow from the deserts of Caelum to the south of the island. Naruto was the last to get off the ship as it sailed back to Hargeon. "So Mira what's Jiji got in store for this years Trial?"
"First he wants eight pathways to be created by the caves to the eastern part of the Island."
"I'll use crash mage with that so it should be done quickly." Gildarts offered to sort the first issue.
"Second he wants a base camp set up in one spot close to the exit of all of the pathways."
"We'll help with that." Erza nominated herself and Naruto for that task
"And thirdly..." Mira stopped when she read the third request.
"What is it Mira?" Gildarts seemed confused.
"He only want three of us to take part." The other were shocked as they each looked at the paper Mira showed them.
"But why send us all here?" Erza asked in hope someone might know something.
"He never said this to me at all." Mira said dispassionately.
"Jiji's up to his tricks again." They all looked towards Naruto who had figured it out.
"What do you mean?" Gildarts seemed even more confused now.
"This isn't the first part of the exam. The announcement was." The confusion spread to the others. "Think about it. What's the one of qualities you need for S class... Heart." They all seemed to understand Naruto now.
"I get it. If they hear all four of us are taking part then some would lose hope." Mira guessed.
"Yes! Those who turn up pass the first part. And lets face it having three of us is kind of overkill. And if we use four then.. We might not even get an S class this year." Naruto agreed with Mira's guess before pointing his grandfather's idea or at least his own guess.
"Well then the question is who takes part?" Gildarts asked the question they were all asking themselves.
"How about we draw lots?" Erza gave them a option.
"I agree. I'll make the draw." Mira was about to grab some paper but Naruto stopped her.
"No.. I have a better idea. Erza and Mira both take part. Me and Gildarts fight for the final part."
"I thought Natsu and Gray were a handful." Erza held her head in her hands
"That's not a bad idea kid. Was kind of thinking it myself." Gildarts agreed to the fight.
(Naruto vs Gildarts)
"Naruto and Gildarts. I will judge this fight. Two rules. No time limit and first person knocked out or submits loses... Begin!" Erza waved both mages to start.
(Skilled Magical Battle OST)
Naruto ran towards Gildarts who remained still. Their fist clashed causing a shock wave. Gildart then smacked Naruto backwards. "Not bad old man. But I've got a few new trick you haven't seen yet."
"Show me how much you've grown in four years."
Naruto grinned at Gildarts. "RE-QUIP: SMOKE BOMB!" Gildarts was shocked to see Naruto use magic. Naruto threw the smoke bombs into the ground covering the area around himself. Thre Naruto's appeared from the smoke and ran towards Gildarts. Gildarts hit all three of them with ease but they all dispelled in a puff of smoke.
"Wait they're all clones!" The real Naruto came from the ground below.
"MAGE ART: VACUUM EXPLOSION!" Naruto hit Gildarts jaw. The impact caused a small explosion from the air pressure sending Gildarts upwards into the air. While Gildarts was air borne Naruto pulled hand signs together. "WIND STYLE: AIR BULLETS" The blast of air sent Gildarts even further away. Gildarts readjusted himself and landed on his feet.
"Go Naruto!" Erza cheered on Naruto.
"We can't be one sided Erza y'know." Mira whispered into Erza ear. Erza apologized straight away. Mira giggled at her reaction before. "YEAH! GO NARUTO BEAT THAT PERVERT INTO A PULP!" She showed her support.
"HEY WATCH IT MISSY!" Gildarts reacted a bit childish towards Mira before turned back to Naruto. "I must say you've improved Naruto. But I'm still standing."
"Your taking it easy Gildarts. I might as well do that. Since your not taking this seriously then neither should I. TRANSFORM!" Naruto transformed into stunning model wearing female versions of the clothes he was wearing. The two girls couldn't believe what they were seeing. "So big boy. Shall we play." Naruto started to remove his clothes. Gildarts jaw began to drop lower with each one removed.
"DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT!" Erza smacked the back of Naruto's head ending the transformation.
"Hey what you do that for!" Naruto rubbed the back of his head as he looked at Erza. Erza had a bright blush on her face. She just stared at Naruto before calling him an idiot and leaving to stand beside Mira again. "Fine.. Let get on with this Gildarts."
(Fairy Tail Metal Theme OST)
Both mages charged up. Gildarts was surrounded by a white arua while Naruto's was golden mixed with red flares. Gildarts this time made the first move. "CRASH!" Gildarts slammed his fist into the ground. The ground cracked. The crack only moved towards Naruto. Naruto began to fall into the crevasse it left.
Naruto threw a kunai into the air and raijin'd towards it but Gildart read that move like a book and punched Naruto back to the ground. Before he hit the ground Naruto tossed the same kunai up and when he raijin'd to the kuani the only thing that hurt was where Gildarts punched. "My turn again. Here's something new!" Naruto began to charge his magic into his hands. "HEAVEN'S THUNDER CLAP!" Naruto clapped his hands together. once they made contact a beam of light shot from his hand and moved as fast as lightning towards Gildarts. The light hit Gildarts dead straight and soon covered him in a cloud of dust and lightning.
"Is that Heavenly body magic?" Erza had seen Jellal use the same magic before. Mira had never seen magic like that before.
"Yeah and it pack quite the punch too." Gildarts brushed the Dust off his shoulders. His cloak was destroyed. "But this attack ends it. This attack beat you years ago. It'll do the same here too." Light began to glow around Gildarts fist.
Naruto gave a smug look. This was the moment he wanted. "I'll make it this the final one as well." Naruto charged his fist with magic and chakra when ready to began to swirl. Both mage ran towards each other.
"CRUSHING EVIL!" "MAGE ART!" "EMPYREAN!" "REGULUS RASENGAN!" Both attacks hit square on each other. The blast send Mira and Erza backwards from the force as a bright light spread from the epicentre of the impact from both attacks. When the dust and light settled one mage was seen on his knees the other was still standing. The mage who was still standing roared his victory before falling backwards into the dirt. Then the mage who was on his knee pulled himself up and was the winner.
(Seven days later)
All eight mages along with their partners appeared in Hargeon port. Makarov grew a wide smile but after on ship for almost two days with tow dragon slayers who can't take any motion at all it was getting tougher not to throw them both over board and make them swim their way to Tenrou Island. Thankfully his wait was over. The Island was in sight. He gathered all of the mages to the deck of the ship. "I will now announce the details of the second exam."
And cut! I know cliffhanger with the Naruto fight. Reason behind that is. Cause I like cliffhangers in the first chapter lol. So who do you think will win or who won? But here is this chapter's Q&A!
1) How long is Tenrou Island Arc going to be? This will be by far my longest arc. And part 3 will have similar long arcs.
2) What did you think of Natsu's new design? It was sick! Oh my god it was epic! His intro was just amazing. Not gonna spoil anything for everyone but if you are up to date with the manga you'd most likely share the same thoughts as myself on this one. 10/10
3) Who'd win a fight. SSJ Goku or the Sage of Six Paths (Prime)? Ohh hard one to call this. on the one hand Goku's strength, speed and engery output alone could win it but the sage was set to be so strong he created the moon in order to seal his mother or the juubi's body as well as the rinnegan and all of the powers it holds. But I'd go Sage on this one. Now I know I've marked two for two for the Narutoverse but the reason is this. with one touch of goku he could use the power of the human path and suck our Goku's soul and use planetary devastation to seal his body away.
4) Anime or Manga? Manga. I love reading manga. A great Manga for me is something I can just sit down read and get lost in it. I particularly enjoy Death Note and Shaman King. Although Shaman King has a bit of a weak ending I enjoyed the journey it takes me. As for Death Note it is just incredible cover to cover.
Well that's all for this chapter. I hope you've all enjoyed it. Till next time!
