I know my story probably will not have a lot of reviews in the end, since I've chosen not to do romance a major thing (and people usually are more interested in reading these). But knowing some people have also chosen not reading stories like these because, just like myself, they're so tired of reading exactly the same thing over and over again, I'm just fine with that. It's better to have two friends at your side rather than twenty strangers who are just there because there's nothing better to do. One thing I've learned from Jiraiya.

I apologize to the guy who suggested me doing Nagato a child once again (sorry, I'm not very good remembering names), but I've already settled a plot and I'll need a grown up Nagato for it. But don't worry with him becoming old, since the Uzumaki clan blood keeps him waaaay younger. I mean, Kushina was between thirty and forty years old, still she looked around twenty even with Kyuubi's regeneration making her age faster. Also someone asked how can Porlyusica and Makarov know about the Rinnegan... that's a plot thing, shall be revealed in time. Thank you all for the positive reviews, and don't even think twice if you've noticed something wrong: tell me. Oh yes, and there was also someone who said about a Nagato fanfiction challenge. Looks like I've unknowingly accepted it :P Whatever, let's go to the chapter.

Warning: as of 12 June, 2022, this chapter has been edited. No content of the story was changed, I've only altered a few words and corrected grammar errors. If you still find something wrong with the grammar, please point it out so that I can correct it. Chapter 6 has been entirely rewritten — if you have read it prior to the aforementioned date, I'd recommend you to read it again.

"Are you sure you can walk?" Porlyusica asked. Despite her hate for humans, the woman hated even more not being able to help someone - that, and she was also curious with the man's Rinnegan. She readied about it in story books, but to see the thing... it was different. Even before she could feel the power irradiating from those eyes. "It's a long way until Magnolia."

Nagato smiled. A few... He tried to wonder how much time past since he 'died' casting the Rinne Tensei. Well, it doesn't matter, he supposed. But he would've given almost anything if it would make him able to walk again. And now he was able to walk again. "Yes, thank you Porlyusica-san but I will be pretty fine. It has been a long time since I walked."

It had been a few days since Nagato helped Erza with her eye, time in which he recovered enough chakra to use his Rinnegan without trouble. The worst thing of having so much energy as he had was that once empty, it would take a long time for it to be fully restored again.

"So... you are not going to join Fairy Tail, are you?" His look went up to her as he finished filling up the bag she had given him. "I'm sure Makarov has invited you to"

"Yes, he did." Nagato had a sad look on his face. "And it sounds like a nice place, really... as much interesting as these 'guilds' of your people are, and a guild meant to be family does seem like paradise. But..." He looked at his hand. "I've done so much damage in my life. And if it wasn't for Naruto, I'd have done even more. I... I must find a way to make up for those things. I'm not sure why I am here, but can only assume there is something I'm meant to do somewhere in this world"

Porlyusica didn't know who this Naruto was supposed to be, but it wasn't the first time she heard the name — Nagato had evidently experienced many bad things. He would say names like Naruto, Konan and Jiraiya while sleeping. There was also some Madara and a Yahiko, but those names didn't come up as often as the three others. "But you could always find it in Fairy Tail. As much as I hate humans, they are no meant to be alone. To do everything alone. Getting through hard times... it's so much easier when you have someone at your side."

Nagato thought about Konan. She was always there for him. He hoped wherever she was she could have a good life without him and live her own dreams instead of following his and Yahiko's. And once again he remembered Naruto. He remembered when the blonde jinchūriki turned into a six tailed mini-Demon Fox after he killed that Hyūga girl. "Perhaps you're right. I've seen how powerful one can become when there's someone they're trying to protect."

Porlyusica smiled, the first time Nagato saw a true smile on her face. If he had to be honest, even in her old age the woman had a beautiful face.

"So... that's it, I think." The former leader of the Akatsuki was wearing black ninja pants and a long sleeves cream top, that had also been given to him by Porlyusica. "Maybe I shall join a guild... in the future. And maybe it'll be Fairy Tail. I jope to see you again, Porlyusica-san."

"Don't hurry in doing so." She replied, once again starting to act as if she was annoyed by his presence.

Nagato smiled and walked out the door. As soon as he got outside, the redhead gasped in surprise — this place felt so different from the Leaf and the Hidden Rain. The air felt like it was overloaded with chakra, or something not very different from chakra. The nature was stronger, perhaps it was just around Porlyusica's tree house, but... woah. Naruto and Jiraiya would've liked this place. Maybe we shall see each other when this is all over. Are you seeing this, Jiraiya-sensei? As these thoughts occurred to him, Nagato started walking.

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In Fairy Tail, Makarov had so much to think about. At first he had not noticed that, but now he could sense it clearly — Erza's new eye was a lot different. It was an eye, a human eye, and yet it just felt like... more, in a way the master was unable to understand. It was different, perhaps even magical in nature. He could feel the power irradiating from it, although not in such a large scale as the Rinnegan. Which led him to think about the Rinnegan again. The eyes of God, Purehito had once told him, whose bearer was destined to bring about a great revolution to this world. If in a weakened state like that Nagato had been able to give Erza a completely new eye, the master wondered what the man could do at full power. Godlike power, Purehito's words echoed in his mind.

And that led him to another question: what to tell Nagato when he came. Makarov wasn't certain if he should lie or tell the truth, but being honest did seem the best choice. After all, Nagato didn't look like a bad person and even his powerful eyes could not hide the great pain they had seen. Speaking of the Devil... A unusual energy, both extremely powerful and very familiar, was approaching the front of the guild. As the front door opened, Nagato walked in with a nervous look. Some guild members instantly stared (though most of them quickly looked away), probably trying to figure out what was wrong with his eyes as the redhead crossed the hall up to the counter Makarov was sitting on.

"What a surprise, I was thinking about you right now" Makarov smiled, noticing the man's expression change.

"Could we talk somewhere else? I have something to say, but not here" At least he's got straight to the point. The master sweatdropped, but nodded in agreement and jumped from the counter. Gesturing for Nagato to follow him, the short old man walked upstairs — the only time someone who wasn't a S-Class wizard was allowed in the 2nd floor — and into his office.

"So... what is it?" Makarov asked, turning around as Nagato closed the door.

"I'm not here to join Fairy Tail." Straight to the point again, and the master sure wasn't expecting those words. "At least, not for now. There's something I must do first"

"And what is it...?" The Dreyar asked, trying to find a way he could convince the man to stay.

Nagato looked away for a few seconds. There was it again, that look of regret. "In my life... I've done many bad things. Killed so many people..." Makarov tensed up at that, not knowing what to say — the man didn't look like a murderer. "My entire life was a big mistake, trying to bring peace through pain and hatred... no... this is just an excuse for me to feel better about what I did. And now... it's just like someone has given me a second chance of life."

"... I see." The master spoke slowly now. "But why not join Fairy Tail? Things are easier to deal with when you're not alone"

"I've noticed you know what my Rinnegan is." Once again, Makarov was caught by surprise at that. "Meaning other people may know about it as well, and if they do know, it means someone with the Rinnegan was been on this world before me. At first I thought I was dead, and this was afterlife. But... now I see." He stopped for just a moment, but not enough for Makarov to speak. "I was sent to another world, one the Sage of the Six Paths knew already... and now the true gods have set me in this path. I don't know what's coming after me, but I'm affraid your guild won't be able to endure it. I don't want to see people dying for me..." He remembered Yahiko's and his parents' deaths. "Or because of me" This time, many people came to his mind — but it was Jiraiya's face the one he truly remembered. "Ever again".

At this, Makarov smiled. "As if you had to be a member for Fairy Tail to stand at your side. You don't know us, do you?" He stepped ahead, still smiling. "Look, I don't know what happened... nor do I know what you went through, but you don't have to be alone anymore. Do as you please, but Fairy Tail will always be open for you. You have helped one of my children, afterall." If he wasn't so short, by now the master would have put a hand on Nagato's shoulder. "That's good enough for me."

"I..." Nagato didn't know what he should say now. In the ninja world, people spoke through their interests... Konan, Jiraiya, Naruto were a few, rare exceptions of that rule, but there weren't many like them. But in Makarov's words he could only hear the concern of a father or grandfather whose sole interest is to help their children. He didn't want power for his guild, nor fame. "I will join... eventually. I don't know. I want to see this land. It's been a long time since I was able to walk freely"

Makarov smiled at that.

"Well... you could join, but stay as an inactive member for a while. You don't need to be around all the time, you know" The master said. "I'm sure Erza will be glad when she hear that you joined the guild. You've done a great thing for her, you know"

"Just a small good for all the evil I've done." Despite his words, Nagato actually smiled back. Knowing he had done something good felt... well, good. He remembered what Itachi once said to Kisame.

"You're saying that, but that isn't the main reason you've helped her" The master's smile didn't get any smaller.

"And what is it, then?" Nagato's smile didn't vanish either, but he got curious by the master's words.

Makarov's next words were said with such conviction, Nagato actually felt like they were true. Maybe they were. "Because you're a good man. I can feel that, and I'm sure that's why you were given another chance." The old man's smile got larger. "You just need to find a way to forgive yourself."

"..." Nagato's smile faded away, not sure if he should say something in response. "You may be right. I'll do as you said, then. I will... join. But I will be away from the guild for now. Possibly for a very long time"

"Don't worry, you wouldn't be the first. Know that Fairy Tail will be waiting for you in time." The Fairy Tail master stepped back and sat on his desk. "But... since you won't stay around... what are you planning to do?"

"Don't really know, but something got my attention in the map Porlyusica-san gave me" The shinobi searched his bag and took an old map of Fiore, given to him by Porlyusica along some clothes. "Galuna Island, I think it's called. Looks like a good start." He pointed at a moon-shaped island not too far away from Hargeon.

"Galuna? Are you sure?" Makarov asked with a concerned expression. "There's a reason for people to say that island is cursed."

"Yes, there's something I must check out and Galuna seems just like the perfect place." Nagato replied, but his eyes didn't leave the map for a while. "And... maybe I should be on my way before it gets dark."

"Why don't you stay and sleep here? Pretty sure I could give you an empty room in the guild building for a night." The master smiled again. "That, and you still have to receive your guild mark"

Hearing that made Nagato think — night would be there in no time, and as much as he enjoyed walking and wasn't affraid of random thugs, it would still suck if he had to walk all the way to that Hargeon Town. Which reminded him, he had to see what was this 'train' thing Porlyusica had told him about. He was pretty sure he had already heard the 'train' word before, but never got to actually see one. And also... staying only for a night wouldn't hurt, would it?

"... Sure."

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Meanwhile, Unknown Place

"I'm absolutely certain, master. We've tracked it to Galuna Island." A female voice was heard from the shadows.

From a throne, another shadowed form rose - imposingly tall, a single eye seeming to glow in the dark. "Well done, Ultear. Change course, for a new key to Zeref's resurrection has been found. We're going to Galuna Island." As he said that, the man's voice could be noticed as remarkably old, though still extremely powerful. There was no place for arguing.

"As you wish, master Hades." The girl — whose height revealed her to be no more than fifteen, maybe even younger — slowly got up from the floor and walked away. As she did so, the man now identified as Hades sat down on his throne once again. Right now, he had so much to think about.

"The One Magic..." Hades' body trembled in excitement. "I can see it."

Thanks to everyone who is reading this. This means a lot to me, I'm not here because I wanna many reviews and followers, but because I want people to know there are still people who aren't worried about writting cheap romance fanfictions with absolutely no storytelling. Perhaps some of you have already figured out how Porlyusica and Makarov know about the Rinnegan, but I'm no telling yet.

Also... Yes, Nagato is joining Fairy Tail, but that won't have major focus for a while (not sure it'll have at all). I mean, I've already settled how his relationship with the guild will be and all, but I don't want to make the canon events be a major thing also. So I'm not choosing a path or another, I'm making a new one. (And don't worry, the major story thing shall begin in the next chapter).

Thanks again, see ya! Oh yes, and...

MERRY CHRISTMAS!