A/N: This is going to be my last two chapters for this fic. I know it's a bit of a rush and probably anti-climatic, but later on, I'll do another fic dedicated in the time between Yagura's defeat and this final two-part chapter. I'm sorry I had to end this with questions of what happened afterward Yagura's defeat, but I've got other fics stuck on hold I want to finish up. I'd like to thank everyone who'd favorite and followed this story to the end even if it was pretty much cut down short to the end.
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*The Desolate Future*
Lightning breathed in the cold air. It tasted stale, old, empty like an old tomb or mine that had not tasted open air in the centuries. Chaos swirled the air as she walked through the ruins of Konoha and recalled the adventures and battles waged in the boy's time. Here, she could only see the empty shells of the past coming to life, in the form of a silhouette of Naruto Uzumaki. This place was the last battle that had decided the fate of this world.
(*Play Silhouette English Cover by NateWantsToBattle)
Shinobi L'Cie: Storm of the Revolution
I can see it
The Gates of Etro manifested in the sky, illuminating the night sky with its otherworldly glow.
We'll book it to the goal line
Still you and me we don't know
Storm walked forward, his time here as a once proud Shinobi of Konoha finally coming to an end as he recalled everything he had done during his life here.
We don't know enough about it
Lightning walked towards the incoming army of Konoha Shinobi, looking up with a bitter resolve and a fire within her eyes as she drew her Omega Weapon.
We've gone passed it
To the point of no return, no looking back
Sasuke calmly assessing the situation, slowly weaving through hand signs as the army of Cie'th began charging towards Konoha.
We don't know
The surviving members of the Uzumaki clan began to create and activate their seals, their fiery red hair flowing in the wind.
We don't know enough about it
Naruto laughing as everyone face palmed and dropped their heads at his answer.
We got this, we got this, we got this now
Naruto and Sasuke smirking as they fought the enemy together, and in that moment, a feeling of comarade erupted from them.
Getting all fired up we'll let
The two shinobi dashed forward, smiles on their faces as they charged, facing a seemingly impossible battle.
Sweat drip from every pore now
There's so many things we don't know
They charged forwad, passing debris as their attire changed, signifying their time growing up to the people they are now.
We'll remember our journey home
Their chakra was visible as they stood at the Valley of the End, on at Madara's statue, the other at Harashima's.
Everyone
Naruto in his Version One Demon Fox Shroud with one tail.
Even him
Sasuke in his Cursed Mark 2 form, fully matured Sharingan spinning with power
Become silhouettes
The Chaos of Valhalla that Etro tried so hard to contain now unleashed upon the world.
You and I are now growing old
Kushina guarded as she engaged Tsunade in a taijutsu duel. Her rage visible as Tsunade had a look of relunctance, yet also a strong resolve within her eyes.
There's some things that we can't protect and hold
Lightning proving herself an Army of One as she single-handedly began decimate the shinobi forces by herself with just her blade.
Don't let go
She leapt as she avoided Kakashi's Raikiri as she dashed for it with Kakashi was in pursuit.
We both know
Gai activated Seven of the Eight Gates as blue vapor surrounded him as he and Kakashi utilized one of their best techniques against the Master L'Cie who smirked at the challenge.
We'll never give it up
So many things we don't know
Odin and Aesir charging, leaping as their blades clashed with Gamabunta and Jiraiya in Sage Mode as the two Eidolons were putting their lives on the line to protect their masters.
We'll remember our journey home
Naruto and Sasuke clashed with blades, sparks dancing from sword and kunai as their tried to end each other.
Everyone
Naruto in his Demon Fox Shroud created the Vermillion Rasengan, the spiralling sphere humming with power.
Even him
Sasuke in his Level 2 form formed the Chidori Lament, the cursed power changing the white chakra into black with the sounds of flapping wings replacing the sounds of chirping birds.
Become silhouettes
They leapt fromt their positions, at the peak of their power as they unleashed their attacks, creating a sphere of explosive energy that shook the entire valley from the collision of powers.
And one last time our shadows dance in the wind
Both combatants were heavily injured as they slowly walked towards each other and smiled, making the Seal of Reconciliation as they laughed.
Like a leaf we'll all just float away
And then one of them broke the Seal, falling forward dead. As the other one, eyes red from his own power, cried tears of blood as a new power awoke within him.
*Konoha*
Buildings erupted in explosions as a figure flew into the air, screeching in rage as it was silhouetted in the moon's light with its eight wings flapping in the wind. This was Vercingetorix, the Doomherald, Lord of the Undying, Bane of Life. From the debris, another Cie'th in the form of a white nine-tailed fox came out and latched itself onto Vercingetorix and bit into the Undying's neck. This was Naruto 'Storm' Uzumaki, Revolutionist and L'Cie Legacy of Lightning. He was currently utilizing his Cie'th Form to combat the final member of the Undying as this battle was meant to be finished as fast as possible before collateral damage became big.
The fox Cie'th roared as it began wrapping its tails around the wings, restraining them as they began to fall and with a grunt of effort, tore those wings from the creature's back as Vercingetorix screamed out in utter pain as they slammed right into the pavement, creating a crater from the impact as Storm began to savagely rip into Vercingetorix's body with his claws.
Bits and pieces of the Undying flying out of the crater as it quickly rotted away and turned to crystalized dust as Storm impaled his arm into Vercingetorix's Cie'th Brand and pulled out the maliformed Eidolith from within, causing Vercingetorix to turn to crystal and shatter into numerous pieces as the fox's tails swayed in the moonlight as it unleashed a roar of triumph as it devoured the Eidolith and absorbed its power.
The fox's form began to change as it stood upright and became more humanoid. In place of the fox a warrior stood there. Donned in a white coat made of chakra, he wore a black body suit as he had horns made of crystal on his head as the back of the coat had the Uzumaki Clan symbol on the back and clawed gauntlets made of adamantine. "...Well that's new..." Storm muttered as he flexed his fingers as he dismissed the new form and donned his usual attire he wore throughout his time as a L'Cie.
"At least you've kept the destruction to a minimum..." Magatsu Arashi grumbled in pain. "That's right...this is your last moment here." Storm mentally replied calmly. "Yes King, I'm ceasing to exist now that you've controlled your Cie'th powers fully. I'm being reabsorbed into you and franky, I'm proud of you. You've become stronger by embracing darker powers yet managing to overcome my corruption and strong to erase me. There is nothing left for me to do. Farewell my King, you were worthy to rule..." and with that, Magatsu Arashi, the dark aspect of Storm's L'Cie powers faded away in his mind; this time, forever.
Storm turned away and walked towards the gates of Konoha, his mission done, people will be investigating the scene, and he did not want to be involve with Konoha anymore than neccessary. "Leaving soon, usuratonkachi?" spoke a familiar voice that naturally made Storm frown at the mere sound. "Naturally, my buisness here is done, teme." he replied as he turned to see Sasuke leaning on the wall with his arms across his chest.
With that, Storm walked away, leaving Sasuke to his thoughts at the sight of his friend. It pained him to see his best and only friend descend into a dark path and becoming something to be feared. He knew that this was not his Naruto, but a Cypher counterpart possessing his body if the entity Nione said was true. A Naruto who hated the world of shinobi, and vowed to destroy it. For a brief glimpse in his eyes told a different story, that even the loudmouth idiot was still alive and was trapped inside his own body. All he needed to do was find a way to save that knuckle-headed idiot and stop the Revolutionist from ending this world.
Time was coming to and end if he didn't succeed.
*Sound Village*
"I take it your mission was a success Milord?" Jaken asked as Storm calmly walked past his loyal vassal. "Naturally, although the target has put up quite the fight before I slayed it. How's Lightning doing?" he replied. "Training the recruits, as usual sire." Jaken replied as Storm nodded his head. "Any news I should be aware of?" the Shinobi L'Cie asked. "Yes, the Fire Daimyo is requesting your presence for a conversation. The new Cursed Seals, or should I say, the L'Cie Seals are developing quite well and are almost ready for human testing." Jaken reported as Storm nodded his head. "I see, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to rest." he told him as Jaken bowed his head and left.
Storm quitely entered his room and locked it, weaving hand sign as he clasp his hands into the Dragon hand sign. "Soul Fission Jutsu..." he whispered as a light escaped his body and took form of another Naruto, wearing an orange tracksuit and Konoha headband. "Been a while...Naruto Uzumaki." Storm greeted, his grey eyes looking into the pained and angry blue eyes of the human counterpart. "What do you want?" he demanded, bitterness in his tone as Storm gestured him to take a seat, which he did. "This is going to be a painful experience for you. The sight of losing those people you care for and being powerless to stop them." he began, the emptiness of his tone holding no emotion.
"You will hate me for this, and I know the experience of being powerless to stop those from taking away those you hold dear so don't say I don't know. Because if things go according to plan, Konoha will fall. And if you wonder why, I'm aiming at the system, not the people. I will be humane, reason and convice them to surrender. I will only kill those who resist with lethal force." he told the boy as Naruto glared at his Cypher other. "What about the others? Kakashi-sensei, Iruka-sensei, the surviving Rookies?" he demanded.
"I'll spare you the pain of that and let those live. I'm aiming to subdue, not kill. Knowing whom we'll be fighting, its obvious that those that hate you will be fighting first, and those that know and care about you will be the last to fall. If possible, I'll even spare Sasuke, out of the supposed 'bond' we shared." Storm told him. "Why, why are you doing this?" Naruto asked weakly, as if he was trying to hold back tears as Storm rubbed his head like an older brother would. "Don't worry, when I reset this world, this will be all a bad dream. I'll be gone, Nione's and The Beast's influence on this world won't exist. The people who've died will be here, like nothing ever happened." he reassured him.
This caused Naruto to look up at Storm who smiled softly at the human counterpart. "This sin is mine to bear, and I promise you I will fix this, even if it takes thousands of years to do so. You'll know happiness one day, so please wait a little longer." he told him, his once empty tone filled with a hint of comfort to it as Naruto looked down. "I'll let Kushina know you're out so you can be with her. She's always happy to see you out and free. Go on, spend time with her, because a mother's love helps when you're down. They know things even if you're unaware of it." Storm smiled before turning and leaving the room, leaving Naruto to think what Cypher Naruto was saying.
He knew from faint glimpses of Cypher Naruto's memories that he wanted him to enjoy time with his mother, for Cypher Naruto had lost his and wanted to cherish those moments. In those brief moments he understood what he spoke about. With a small smile, Naruto left the room to find his mother, and spend actual quality time with her, because he won't know when it would be the last time he'll ever see her again. He will cherish those moments with his mother like Cypher Naruto did with his own.
As Storm entered his personal chambers, he sensed something was wrong, there was someone else here. He began sensing the chakra, not Jugo's, not any of his surviving Uzumaki kin, not Suigetsu that's for sure, and definitely not Kabuto. "...Rin, what are you doing here?" he asked as from the shadows, Rin walked in, a pink silk nightgown adorning her body as she looked at him. "Naruto...I want to sleep with you." she told him as Storm blinked once. "The nightmares still plague you?" he asked as she nodded her head.
He walked up to her and hugged her, giving the girl comfort. "I know, the nightmares born of regrets and pain..." he whispered in her ear, "You regretted lots of things, but you can still atone, but not for the past, but for the future." He then made his way to his dresser and began changing as Rin looked at him. He was her lifeline, his very power is what sustains her existence from the deathblow she took years ago with Kakashi's jutsu, giving her an artificial heart that is linked to his very lifeforce.
She slowly overtime saw the other Naruto and Cypher Naruto as two different individuals. One a child that reminded her of her best friend and teammate Obito Uchiha, the other one, a lonely king who walks alone in solitude against a threat to big to face alone. They both had hardships in their lives, and yet, the girl who was suspended in time was drawn to the king. He admitted he had many lovers in numerous lifetimes, but none were capable of fully healing the emotional pains in him. For now, this one time tonight, she would try to ease it.
"Again!" Lightning ordered as the trainees were sparring with each other, each with a determination and fire she saw within Naruto and Storm. She felt proud at the progress, and how Storm inspired these people to make a stand and change this world. It reminded her of her own defiance against the Sanctum long ago when she was just a recently branded L'Cie. Unlike then, Storm was fighting to end a cycle of pain and suffering and the abuse of a power humans have arrogantly abused.
The battles they've fought within the year had reflected on Storm's growth, and now, he was finally a Master L'Cie. The plan was in motion, and all they had to do was prepare everyone for the oncoming chaos that will be unleashed upon the world itself.
*Valhalla*
Tempest, the Soul Fission Fragment of Cypher Naruto looked upon the empty throne of Etro, kneeling before it with his hand over his heart as he heard the goddess' gentle cries of sorrow as she knew what will become of the plan Storm had set in motion. "Lady Etro," he began, a sad smile on his hidden face behind the visor of his helmet. "I promise this sin that [I] will commit will be atoned for in time. The threat to this world will be postponed at the most. I know [I] will not be forgiven for [my] transgressions. But I can still give people hope." he finished as he felt the goddess' gentle spirit hugging him.
*Fire Daimyo's Palace*
"Greetings my lord," Storm bowed, kneeling before the old feudal lord whose tired eyes looked worn and wise. The old ruler knew this child was something else. The grace in the way he walked, the manner he spoke, and the mere presence was more akin of a mighty ruler that people bow before in reverence. He remembered this child, the one in the Chunin Exams who confronted the Jinchuriki of Suna and won, making the one bloodthirty child into a mighty protecter of his village.
Even his granddaughter had taken a liking to him when he appeared in one of the Princess Gale movies.
"Naruto Uzumaki, I've known you've been creating a revolution here in this world." the daimyo spoke, his tone strong and firm. "I have seen how Kiri, Kumo, and Iwa have fallen, their villages dismantled and disgraced by your hands. Some ended with blood, some without lifting a finger to kill. Tell me child, why do you seek this revolution?" the daimyo inquired.
Storm raised his head towards the daimyo and looked at him evenly in the eyes. "To end the arrogance and cruelty of shinobi." he answered. "Have you forgotten the dark secrets many of the Hidden Villages have kept locked away that I've exposed? The things they would do if they had the chance?" he asked as the daimyo recalled all of those dirty laundry this child has exposed and had in return, dismantled the villages. He's created power vaccums in the lands and if not for the samurai retaining order, chaos and war would break out.
"Even Konoha has its share of dirty laundry you would share with me I suppose?" the daimyo inquired as Storm chuckled. "Of course I do my lord." he answered. "But I want to make the dismantling of this village to be as bloodless as possible."
"Because it was once your home?" the daimyo asked as Storm shook his head. "There are good people there. Just make a decree of Konoha's dismantling and let the innocent leave unharmed. Those who stay and defy..." Storm trailed off as the daimyo nodded his head. "Understood, so tell me child...what has Konoha hidden from me?" the old ruler asked. "I believe Hermaous Mora will answer that for you." he answered as he presented the Black Book to the daimyo.
*Konoha*
"Shizune, call back all forces and reinforce the gates." Tsunade ordered, startling her assistant as she saw the lottery ticket in Tsunade's hand and widen in horror. She won...the ultimate jackpot.
Civilians were being evacuated left and right by all forces into the emergency shelters. The fear and paranoia seeping into the air as the day was slowly turning into night.
Deep in his own personal bunker with his Root Shinobi, Danzo frowned at the inevitable ruin of Konoha. He had sent many assassin to stop the accured rogue Jinchuriki and while he proved useful in ending the other villages, making Konoha the strongest of them all. He was aiming to end Konoha's time in its prime himself. That he could not allow. He sacrificed many things, an arm, his right eye, and his own humanity to keep Konoha safe in the shadows. He accept the role as a war hawk, but now, he was going to play the role as a protector of Konoha, as a shinobi of Konoha one last time.
*Sound Village*
Storm looked at the scroll, the Royal Seal of the Daimyo on it as he felt the spiritual weight of it in his hands. He glanced at the reformed village as many people were smiling and laughing. He remembered back in his Cypher days, of when his own kingdom on a planet similar to Earth was like this when it first start out. This place will end in chaos unfortunately. If he had his emotions, he would regret doing all of this, but since he didn't, he won't regret it.
He saw Rin scolding children sneaking sweets and recalled what happened last night and shook it off. He did not want to recall what a night it was thanks to her, and it made him wonder where the hell did she learn those tricks from and why did she choose him. He hoped the girl wasn't developing feelings for him after all this time. The way he is now won't be capable of recouperating with her feelings. Something that if he had his own emotions, would feel ashamed of. Rin was a nice girl, and deserved someone better than the likes of a monster like him. His hands are stained with too much blood to be allowed the right to love.
As that was going on, Naruto sat with Kushina and Lightning as they conversed for one last time, knowing things will change for better or worse if Storm pulled it off. "-no matter how many times I want to reject the plan, I feel like I can believe he'll keep his word." Naruto told them as Lightning recalled the intel she got about the Maelstrom King. "Because he's you in a sense?" she guessed. "No, because I think deep down, he cares for other incarnations of Naruto if he promises to help make things better in the long run." Naruto answered.
Kushina nodded her head, recalling how Storm acted like the older brother to her son and the few times they've sparred with each other. He was more of a clan head looking out for his clan as he found several other members of the Uzumaki clan that had survived and had rescued from their fates of being used by others or in one case, almost eaten by an experimental summoning monster that went beserk.
This was kind of partially what she wished Naruto had, a clan by his side to help him out with what he needed, but that was impossible then, and it was now possible thanks to Cypher Naruto. It made Kushina be lost in thought, she wondered how his twin sister was and how much she resembled in personality. Was the girl alright? Was she eating well? She's not being a playgirl and toying with hearts of boys for her own amusement?
In the Historia Crux, one Shana Uzumaki sneezed as she was on her way to correcting yet another timeline.
-Afternoon-
Karin, Honoka, Kushina and Naruto sat in the briefing room as Storm walked in, a calm expression on his stoic face as he turned to them. "This is our last battle," he spoke up after a moment of silence. "The time for Konoha's end is coming, and I have one question, will you be there with me, or will you stand aside? I respect your choices." he told them as the four Uzumaki clan members were sitting in thought before Naruto spoke up. "Well [me], I'm with you. Only because you promise to set things the way they were before any of this stuff Nione messed with happened and everyone who was gone will be back." Naruto answered as Kushina nodded her head. "I'll follow the both of you, after all, you're both my sons in a sense ya know." she smiled as Storm had a small smile on his face.
"You helped my mother when she needed it, and I intend to repay that favor by all means." Karin responded with a fiery resolve. "You're family, and you helped saved me and my fellow employees from getting eaten. I'm returning the favor by helping you to the best of my abilities." Honoka replied with a gentle smile as Storm smiled at that. "Thank you, when I reset this world...I'll make sure to have Kushina survive, and all of you having your memories regained when the time is right. That way, you can be together again in the next life. To be...family." he told them as Naruto raised a hand.
"Will you be there?" he asked as Storm was caught off by the question before shaking his head no. "There's too much blood on my hands, I don't deserve to be part of a family." he replied, his tone dry as everyone flinched at the sense of guilt he had. They nearly forgot that Cypher Naruto's past was filled with blood and a guilty conscious lies within that emotionless warrior-king. "Listen Storm," Naruto began, gaining his Cypher counterpart's attention. "No matter what you become, we'll always think of you as family and will be there for you, believe it!" he said with a carefree smile and a thumbs up. "He's right, fit or not, you're family ya know!" Kushina replied with a pumped fist as Karin and Honoka joined in on the conversation. This surprised Cypher Naruto very much, and for the first time since he awakened in this world and lost the emotions he borrowed from Naruto, he gave them a genuine smile.
From behind the door, Lightning smiled at the bonds they forged with each other, and inside she prayed to reunite with her friends again and go on one great adventure one last time.
"So, since this may be our last time together, I think a feast should be made, any requests?" Storm asked. "Ramen!" Naruto called out laughing as everyone face palmed and dropped their heads.
*Outskirts of Konoha-Evening*
"This is it everyone, are you ready?" Storm called out as his Cie'th army, Shinobi and Samurai companions saluted him, signifying they're ready. "Let's do this then Naruto." he spoke to the young boy who nodded his head as they bumped fists and became a single entity again known as Naruto 'Storm' Uzumaki.
He activated his Cie'th mode as the now human form took flight with wings made of energy as he hovered over all to see as he looked down at Konoha, the village the human other lived for 13 years of his life as he glared at it calmly. "People of Konoha, I am Storm! By decree of the Daimyo of Hi no Kuni, you are to surrender and cease all operations as a Shinobi Village. If you do not yield here and now, then it will be taken as an act of treason and the entire village, its history, and the people within will be liquidated...with prejudice." The gates did not open as guards lined the wall as Naruto noticed Sasuke standing there. "I will have my friend back, and I won't let you destroy everything he believed in!" Sasuke shouted as Naruto's eyes momentary turned blue before turning grey again.
"...You have until the Red Dawn rises before everything is destroyed. Come Sasuke, we'll have one last talk before it starts." Naruto told him as the Uchiha followed the flying warrior into the forests.
*With Naruto and Sasuke*
"You're actually going to do this, aren't you, bastard." Sasuke growled out as Naruto looked at him with sadness. "I am, this is a path [we] both chose to make" he answered as Sasuke's eyes widen as he notice one eye was blue while the other was grey and the emotion in that voice. "Y-You've actually agreed to do this Naruto?" Sasuke asked, to both human and Cypher incarnations as Naruto nodded his head. "I do. We've walked seperate paths Sasuke, and [we] both think of you as a brother, our bonds with each other will last even beyond death. But I'm afraid the leaves will burn, and even if [we] regret doing so, the future must be saved by this sin." Naruto replied as he looked at the Uchiha straight into the eyes. "Embrace your hatred for me, Sasuke. Let that path you've chosen be the one to lead to the one you truly seek if you wish to fulfill that dream you've sought ever since that day." Naruto told him as he turned his back to him.
"Goodbye Sasuke, our days as shinobi of Konoha were fun while they lasted, but now they're over. Take care." he told him as he flew off as Sasuke gritted his teeth and clenched his fist in anger as the Cursed Seal of Heaven pulsed ominously as he turned and retreated back to Konoha.
*Outskirts of Konoha*
"It is time," Naruto spoke as everyone nodded as he hovered in the sky, gaining the attention of all available Konoha Shinobi who had weapons drawn and hand signs ready to be woven. The darkness of the night vanished as the sun was rinsing, its color was red, signifying a red dawn as all forces were aiming at Naruto's flying form. That was when hell was unleashed.
The ground on Konoha's gates, walls, the very village itself began to collapse as if a massive sinkhole was below it as Naruto smiled darkly. "Sasuke, even though we knew each other for 13 years, my hands have been stained in blood since the first life the moment I awoke in a lab. You're coming to face me now won't change anything at all, in fact, I welcome it." he began as he rested his head in his right hand. "After all, we're friends aren't we?" he asked with the word friend being used in a sarcastic way before laughing with malice and joy as the sounds of people's screams echoed in the background.
"This is what I've longed for ever since that day," Naruto mused, "The destruction and loss of everything. That's right, destruction always comes before creation of peace. In order for that to come to be, the root of all evil must be destroyed and for that goal, even my own conscious must be cast aside. The only thing left is straight ahead." he stated as he looked down at the ruined village with a cruel smile that was fitting for a demon on his fourteen year old face, "Now then..."
A/N: That's it for the first half of the finale. Next chapter will be dedicated to many fights, and that will take quite a while to write. Once again I would like to thank everyone for reading this and due to what you've read, you're curious about some things you need answers for, I have a forum for Q&A's.