Hello everyone, this was a more so a prologue I wanted to do for the anime of Tower of God coming this spring, quite the fan of the series in general and likes the visual art and hoping it will be great. Next, I'll be trying to update Fate: Heavens Annihilation.

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Thinking

[Tv/Intercom]

SHOUTING

TwIsTeD

Chapter 1: Prologue

20TH FLOOR OF THE TOWER

A single hoodie-wearing individual was zigzagging through the crowd of individuals taking the shape of either humans or creatures in humanoid form, even the humans themselves had either animal parts, or add-ons to their appearance whether it be horns or some other form attached to their body.

"HEY, YOU HAVEN'T PAID FOR THE MEAL, YOU THIEF!"

"AND I TOLD YOU, YOUR RAMEN TASTED LIKE SHIT!"

With that little back and forth the blonde managed to conceal his location among the crowd or rather contestants who were too focused on what lies ahead. Tho the shop owner couldn't see the thief said thief could see him as he fixed his glasses, ocean-blue eyes fixated on the man who turned to leave due to what was about to begin and as he went to leave the blond relaxed with a sigh, standing up straight he fixed his jacket while pulling off the hood to reveal two fox-ears popping out with bright yellow-hair, pointing out several directions due to its nature and how messy it was.

"Well, that meal blew." He grumbled while continuing to walk and look around the massive room they were in as well as each individual among them.

"He's not here, too..."

He just looks ahead, more precisely at the large monitor on the wall that showed a timer counting down. Due to how large the number of people that come to take the exam, many proctors were made for each test. That, as well as no one, is in need of rushing as they themselves are quite nervous so they didn't bother stopping the blond from cutting past them as they would all eventually enter the exam, more so the ones up ahead looking more dangerous.

"Well, that wait was boring."

As he thought it, he was already exiting the elevator with his hands behind his head.

[WAIT...]

Reading that upon the wall, without a word being said he plops on the floor, still using his hands for a headrest as he stares at the ceiling with only thoughts filling his head.

"Now that I think about it, this is the second time as well I've been to this floor..." He mumbled through his lips as he just sits up to look straight ahead of himself just as a voice was heard.

[This Test is a thirty-minute survival test. Ten Regulars will participate in one round and each will rotate every three minutes. Those who remain in the field after thirty minutes will pass the test. The Regulars in the field may use any means to eliminate each other. Any Regular left unable to fight will be eliminated and transferred. The order of entry is random. There is no compensation for early entrance. Participant 1015, Naruto.]

With that name being called, he quickly hops up and lands on his feet, staring at the doorway opposite of himself.

[The Test begins now!]

With that, he just stares at the door opening and what he got was surprising, instead of some large attacker of monster-like guy, what he got was a normal-looking girl, casual clothing, normal long black hair, and pink eyes that seemed to glisten with the light on it. Next to her were several individuals who seemed to be steaming, one guy particular had the tips of his hair lit with fire.

"Yo." He shouts. "Guessing you've done pretty well so far!"

That seemed to have an effect, the seriousness on her face immediately became confused and all the blond did was smile friendly at her, seeing she started to relax but her gaze was fixated on him as she watched him make his way to sit against the pillar that was in the center of the room.

"Not gonna fight," He speaks nonchalantly with a smile. "test doesn't say we have to unless we want fewer people to fight in the next part of the test."

Yet that seemed to have triggered the girl who's eyes narrowed suspiciously at the blonde who began to sweat yet her gaze relaxed upon taking in her appearance, most importantly his ears that seemed to twitch, causing her to easily display the facial expression of wanting to feel them, gaining a small chuckle from blond who snapped her out as she blushes in embarrassment upon seeing him tap his ears.

Quickly she makes her way to sit on Naruto's right but gave enough distance so they weren't sitting directly next to each other.

"Since we got two minutes, I'll introduce myself; call me Naruto and no I don't have the last name in case your wondering."

When he said that, she looked at him intrigued at why he had a need to say that last part while the blond thought about the multiple times he was asked to put in the last name, only to decline. After a few seconds of thinking passed, she finally spoke to the blond.

"Yihwa..."

"Eheh, no last name either huh."

Despite him smiling cheerfully and also giving off a kind aura, she herself still stared at the blond with suspicion. Silence is what came next as the blond felt worried while Yihwa was in her own thoughts.

[BEEP!]

That got their attention as their gazes directed towards the door before the two stood up simultaneously to be introduced another sight of an average looking teen entering the room, his purple hair giving him a distinct appearance to keep track, including the smug expression he put up upon seeing Yihwa which he approaches.

"Well, surprised to already see you." He was making his way towards her. "Already miss me that much, Ms. Yeon."

The moment he heard that name, Naruto's eyes widen just a little and looks over towards her with curiosity as he watched him stop in front of her, placing a hand on her shoulder which caused her to glare at him as she brushes it off but that just causes him to wage his finger.

Ah ah ah, don't forget you failed your last test and have a debt to my dad's company." He proceeds to move closer in order to put his arm around her shoulder much to her annoyance. "So why don't you be a good girl and listen to me. Hey, blond, mind beating it?"

This simply caused to blink in surprise while the kid showed annoyance, removing his arm as he approached him to stand before him.

"Don't ruin my day. Runoff now because you'll die if you continue this test with me in it, otherwise I'll just beat you up now to get it over with." His words struck home but not in the way he expected, what he got wasn't just a laugh but the expression of complete amusement on his face, this evening caused Yihwa to smirk at seeing the kid showing anger at being put off like that before his eyes widen and narrow.

"Oh now I see, you're from Lo Po Bia Fa—" In an instant, things took a turn towards hell as Naruto's hand suddenly outstretched to grab him by his face, this scene shocking Yihwa who watched the usually calm and relaxed Blonde lift him and pull him closer to his own face.

"Don't you ever, and I mean ever." He lifts his glasses just enough to show a change only he could see, what looked like ocean-blue with them on was now a crimson-red with the pupil slit. "Presume I belong to their family or else..."

As he gave a few seconds to let it sink in, the kid was visibly frightened as there was something about his eyes that struck fear yet instead what was expected, the blond suddenly bopped him atop the head with his fist, gaining an 'OW!' as he was dropped on his ass while the blonde simply taps his sunglasses to push them down with a smile appearing on his face again.

"Ahahahah," His laugh was cheerful and filled with a lively feeling. "It seems you fell for my little prank of a serious guy that was on the verge of killing you. Well, that's what you get so watch what you say next time. The Lo Po Bia Family has done nothing but causes me trouble, so please refrain from presuming I belong to their family."

As he let the warning hit him, the guy couldn't tell if that was acting of not, unlike Yihwa who just stares at him as she still felt unnerved by what he did as well as his problem with the Lo Po Bia, she just watches him as he extends a hand to the younger one.

"I'm Naruto by the way, what's yours?"

"P-Prince..." As he stuttered, he takes the hand not wanting to get on the guy's bad side or do something he didn't like, the result being he was lifted back on his feet.

"Prince, the odd name isn't it?"

"Aren't you named after food?"

"..."

Naruto's eyes went wide yet they saw a very visible eye twitch, this only caused the two to look at each other and back at the blonde who was trying hard to regain his composure.

"Food...huh..." He swallows. "well that's a first to hear and I thought it meant something else."

"It's basically a topping for ramen," Yihwa added in, furthering the eye twitch.

"DAMMIT HEADON!"

Thought the blond who looked like he was about to start shouting while being though as very odd by the two staring at him before they see him sigh out loud. His gaze looking back at the two before speaking once more to them.

"Anyways, how about we just wait it out with the others to enter this room. This way we won't need to fight against each other, that work for you guys?" Upon hearing that, Prince just smiles which intrigued the blond who watched him speak.

"Don't worry, I preparations were already made so—" He stops as a loud 'BEEP' was heard, followed by the door opening as they watched a man enter. His clothing was black and gold themed in coloring just like his hair while his eye sockets seemed to be blacked out like a skeleton but the eyes themselves were seen. He simply moves to stand next to Prince while his gaze was solely focused on Naruto who just stares up at him.

"Ah, bodyguards huh?" His questionable gaze moves to Prince. "Does this mean there are more?"

The teen couldn't help but smile proudly.

"Of course! This one here's actually the strongest, the Devil's Right Arm!" As Prince said his title with pride, Naruto didn't seem all that too interested before looking back at Yihwa who seemed to be staring back at him before he returns it with a smile, gaining an immediate reaction of her looking away upon realizing she was starting too long yet this only caused Prince to glare at the blond with jealously before recalling what he did and remained silent yet the glare continues which Yihwa herself to notice.

"Well, that was an interesting wait." Muttered the blond who witnessed the Prince's guards getting rid of other contestants besides him and Yihwa, what was more was three of them were of the Da-an Tribe, large grey ones with many eyes while another was a simple man, a moneylender that's worked for Prince's father who was also placed on guard duty. While they were waiting in the elevator, Yihwa used Naruto as a shield to stand on his left to separate her from Prince who was still very much unnerved by the blond. In the moments that followed, the elevator door finally opens with a loud beep to show them the rest of the contestants.

"Yo!" Shouted the whiskered one as he exits first but as he did so his eyes slowly widened and with it, a wide smile. His gaze directly on a single person sitting against the wall possessing long black hair and what appears to be a three-eyed symbol on his clothing.

"Found you, Baam..."

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