Hello all Storm here with a new chapter! Here we'll be seeing a timeskip of five years, with Naruto soon learning the truth of who he is and where he came from, along with beginning his training. So, without further ado.

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The moment the shield came down, he had Green Squadron land and begin marching towards the Separatists' base. Feeling the Dark Side flowing through him from the rage and hate he felt at the earlier humiliation due to Rohn's incompetence in the initial attack.

Though just before they reached the city, he raised hand stopping the Stormtroopers from continuing onward due to seeing Hock battling the Separatists commander, another Clone. Both of them fighting each other with nothing but their fists. It made him curious enough to holdoff in attacking to see what the end result would be, if Hock would win or even be able to bring himself to kill one of his "brothers".

It seemed like Hock was going to lose when he was knocked to the ground and the rebel Clone aimed a blaster at his head. Only for Hock to manage to grab a large rock and quickly swing it around, striking the Clone's face hard enough that he could hear his neck snap.

"Finish them." He ordered the Stormtroopers, with all of them immediately opening fire on the Separatists as they began retreating at the death of their commander.

While his men shot down the fleeing rebels, he stepped towards Hock and, doing something he thought he was incapable of doing any longer, offered him a hand up. Something that even surprised Hock, before he reached out and took his hand.

"You have done well, Commander." He said, pleased at not only proving his loyalty to the Empire, but also in ensuring they would wipeout the last of the Separatists.

"Thank you, sir. But the battle's not over yet." Said Hock, grabbing the dead Clones blaster for himself.

"No, it's not." He stated before igniting his Lightsaber and gave himself over to the Dark Side, holding out his hand and lifting three rebels into the air before snapping their necks.

He then charged into the fray of the battle, swinging his crimson blade at every rebel he reached, slicing through them with ease. Or reaching out and grabbing them with The Force, sending them crashing into walls, breaking their bones or splitting their heads open. Along with pulling them closer and cutting them into pieces with his Lightsaber.

While around him, the Stormtroopers shot them down no matter what they did, whether they ran, hid, or even tried surrendering, all of them were killed. Seeing that even Hock wasn't hesitating in killing anyone he saw, the Clone grabbing someone by their throat before throwing them to the side.

But with each rebel he killed, he felt his wrath grow even further, the anger, rage, and hate was welcomed as the Dark Side flowed through him. Reaching out and pulling a rebel into his hand, lifting them into the air as he personally choked the life out of them. With his Lightsaber swinging around, killing anyone foolish enough to try attacking him.

More, more, more, more, MORE!

He needed more death, more pain, more screams, he wanted to see every last one of them begging for mercy before ending their worthless lives!

But…why was he enjoying this? Why was he enjoying killing people that were running away, that were begging for mercy, that were surrendering.

Because they're the enemy! Fools that dared believe they could challenge the Empire, and would receive nothing but destruction!

Even when the rebel soldiers were dead, leaving nothing but defenseless civilians, he didn't stop, he refused to stop. Seeing them dare to pick up anything that could be weapon, that even now they still try to resist. He felt himself begin growling before lifting his Lightsaber up and bring it down on the civilians, killing every one of them he could.

It didn't matter who they were and he didn't care, men, women, and children all fell at his feet, and he relished in it as the Dark Side seemed to swirl around him delight at the ruthlessness.

Why was he doing this? Why couldn't he stop?!

He didn't want to stop, he had no reason to, why would he even want too?

His Lightsaber left a crimson trail as he slashed another rebel in half, before grabbing another by their head and slamming them into the ground. Their head exploding into blood, bone, and grey matter, stained his clawed hand red. Before his head snapped towards the sound of whimpering, seeing a child standing amongst the bodies.

Growling at the sight of someone surviving, he stalked forward and hovered over the terrified child, relishing in the fear and dread he could sense within him. Before he roared loudly and swung his blade, slicing straight through the child's neck, sending their head flying away from their body.

Stop! But he didn't want to stop, he couldn't, he couldn't control his body! No matter how hard he tried, he kept moving and killing more people! Even when he tried shouting, begging to stop, his body kept moving, he couldn't even speak!

And there was nothing to say, he had no reason to waste words on insects that only deserved to be crushed beneath his boot.

He then made his way into Separatists base, catching a glimpse of his own reflection, the glowing red and yellow eyes behind blood red lenses, and the skeletal mask dripping with blood. Until it split open, revealing razor sharp teeth that hungered for blood. His body seemed to have grown, splitting open his suit, revealing black, smoky fur, and metallic limbs with white bone armor over his body. Along with metallic claws covered in blood, and his red Lightsaber in his hand. Humming eagerly to continue the slaughter, to make sure nothing leaves here alive.

Entering the base, he ripped, slashed, and slaughtered anyone he came across, uncaring who they were, only that they were in his way. Until soon he found the three Separatist leaders, which only fueled his wrath and anger further that they were nothing but old and decrepit fools!

He didn't need to kill them, they weren't even drawing their weapons! They weren't going to fight or try stopping me, they could be taken prisoner instead!

No! That would only be a weakness, to let them live after they refused to bow down in the first place! Now they will all pay in blood!

He didn't hesitate and lunged forward, grabbing the old woman by her throat, roaring loudly in her face, before squeezing his fist tightly enough to crush her neck. Then he turned and swung his Lightsaber, nearly bisecting the second rebel leader, with blood splattering across the walls and floor. Before he lifted the final one into the air with The Force, slamming them into the ceiling then into the floor. Doing this a few more times, before finishing it by slamming his head against the table, splitting it open and making blood pour out over it, leaving the body slumped over the table.

But he wasn't done yet, he could still sense more rebels inside the base and he still wasn't satisfied, he needed more blood and destruction. Continuing through the base and killing anyone else still alive, it wasn't long before he arrived at what looked to be a medical bay, filled with injured and crippled soldiers, none of whom looked like they'd even be able to stand, let alone fight.

He'll savor their pain the most.

Though before he could decide who to kill first, Hock ran past him, making him pause and look at the Clone, wondering if he wanted to kill them instead.

"Your leaders are dead! Take a knee and bow to your new lord!" Hock said while holding his arm out towards him.

He looked at Hock, wondering why he'd do that, even after they captured him earlier and seeing how he was killing the rebels effortlessly, outside. Though…he supposed perhaps if he preferred sparing them, then he'd let them live in servitude to the Empire. After all their leaders are dead, which would be enough of a reminder of what happens to those that defy the Empire.

Yes, yes, there's no reason for any more death. These people are tired and hurt, they don't need to die, they can be left alone.

However, he and Hock then looked at one of the patients in surprise, seeing they had only their right arm, their left arm and both their legs looking to have been blown off. Watching in disbelief as he struggled to stand up in the bed he was in, on what's left of his legs. Managing to do so, and look at him in defiance, as if saying he would never kneel to the Empire.

This seemed to embolden the other patients as they all stood up if they could in defiance, none of them wavering in their determination.

And this…made him feel rage like never before.

"Then follow your leaders into OBLIVION!" He roared, raising his Lightsaber and swinging it at the first fool that dared to stand up, slashing his body in half diagonally, before he began slaughtering the rest.

No! No! No! No! No! Stop it! Stop! STOP!

Naruto shot up in his bed screaming in panic and fear, looking down at himself in terror at what he'd see. Only calming down a little to see his normal body, no claws, no black fur, no metal limbs, and no blood. Before he flinched when he door slammed open and Miya ran in with her sword, looking around in worry, before settling on her five-year-old son.

"Naruto! Are you alright?! Are you hurt?! Did something happen?!" Miya asked, rushing over to him in concern, having quickly run to his room after hearing him scream, terrified that something happened.

"I-I-I-I-I'm f-f-fi-fi-fine, m-m-m-mo-mo-mom. J-ju-ju-just…just a…a nightmare…a terrible, nightmare…" Said Naruto, feeling shaken at just how real it all felt, with Miya hugging him close and rubbing his back comfortingly.

"It's okay, it's okay. Anything you saw can't hurt you, you're safe, I promise." Miya said comfortingly, only to look at the whiskered blonde in confusion when he shook his head.

"No! I wasn't the one hurt, I was the one h-hu-hu-hurting people! Killing them! I…I was…" Naruto said, looking at his hands in horror at how he could do any of that.

"Wait, wait, calm down. What do you mean you were the one hurting people?" Questioned Miya, concerned at just what kind of nightmare he'd have where he's hurting and killing people.

"I…I don't know. I-I…I just felt that…it was me, I was…I was seeing everything happening, like I was really there. I was in a battle…flying in the air and…and shooting at a shield, like it was made from Hard-Light Dust. Until it went down, and then there were two guys that looked the same fighting each other, before one killed the other. I…I offered him a hand up, and then…then we…we began killing…everyone. They were…they were rebels, but…they were running away, but I didn't care, I just wanted to kill them all. Even the civilians, the women and children, I didn't care…I just wanted them dead. Th-th-th-th-then I-I-I-I…I k-ki-ki-ki-killed th-th-the leaders and…and I liked it, an-a-an-and…and even…the people who were injured and couldn't fight…I kill them too b-be-be-be-be-because…because th-th-th-they w-w-w-wouldn't…bow…" Said Naruto, shaking at remembering everything he saw and did, with Miya hugging him tightly and placed a kiss on top of his head.

"No matter what you saw, you would never do anything like that, Naruto. You would never hurt an innocent person, let alone enjoy hurting or killing anyone." Miya said as Naruto returned the hug as he calmed down a little.

"It…it still felt real…that even if I didn't do it, it still happened, somewhere. And…and I remember things, words I've never heard before. I…remember something called a…Lightsaber, it looked like a sword made of light, like Hard-Light Dust, only it seemed really hot. And…The Force, that could let you move things. What…what does that mean?" Naruto asked while looking at his mother, hopeful that she could help him understand the nightmare and these strange things he somehow remembered, despite never even hearing about them before.

While the purplette couldn't help but frown at this, not only at how lifelike and real Naruto's nightmare had been, that he believed it actually happened somewhere. But also at the words he now seemed to know, Lightsaber and The Force. Just the way he mentioned them seemed like he should have some understanding of what they were. Before Miya sighed, realizing that it's likely time to tell her son where he came from.

"Naruto…you know how I told you that you were adopted, but that still doesn't change the fact that I love you." Said Miya, making the Uzumaki-Asama look at her in confusion.

"Yeah…" Naruto said, having known that he was adopted, but that didn't stop him from loving Miya any less and saw her as his mother, regardless if they're related or not.

"Well…I didn't tell you the full truth. Come with me." Miya said, getting up and motioning Naruto to follow her, further confusing Naruto but followed after her.

Miya lead Naruto back to her room, motioning him to sit on the bed before going over to her closest. Opening it up, Miya pushed aside the clothes hanging inside, opening up a secret compartment in the back, big enough to store a box inside, with such a box being kept there.

Grabbing it, Miya went over and sat beside Naruto, handing him the box.

"When I found you, I also found all of these items." Miya said, with Naruto opening the box only to be confused at he saw inside.

Seeing a mask, strange crystal objects that glowed blue, aside from one that was a pyramid shape and glowing red, a necklace with a turquoise crystal-gem, a violet crystal, and several metal pieces.

"When you found me? And what…is this stuff?" Naruto asked, grabbing one of the cube-shaped crystals, looking at it in fascination.

"Yes. You see, the night I found you, something fell out of the sky and crash landed not far from here, so I went to investigate it. But when I arrived, it wasn't a meteor or anything else I thought it could be, instead it was a metal pod, and…there you were inside it." Revealed Miya, much to the whiskered blondes shock as he looked at her.

"Are you saying…I'm not…from Remnant?" Said Naruto in disbelief that he isn't from Remnant at all, with Miya nodding in response.

"That's really the only explanation I could think of, for how you showed up with these strange objects, and now your nightmare that you believe really happened somewhere. While I don't know how or exactly why you were sent to Remnant, just that it seemed you were sent here with these items to help you learn where you came from." Miya explained, Naruto looked back at the items in disbelief.

Before feeling something tell him to grab another one of the cube crystals, making him look at the two in wonderment, as if they were really important. Only to yelp when they suddenly began glowing, with the corners rotating before flying off. The mother-son duo watched in amazement as the cubes floated in the air, before two holograms appeared in front of them, one of a man and the other a woman.

"Naruto." Said the woman, smiling lovingly at Naruto, surprising him that she knew his name.

"You…know my name." Naruto said, with the two smiling at him.

"Of course we know your name, we're the ones who gave it to you." The man stated in amusement, making the Uzumaki-Asama look at them with wide eyes.

"Th-that…d-do-does that mean…you two are…my parents? My…birth parents?" Naruto asked.

"Yes, yes we're your parents. I'm your mother, Kushina Uzumaki. And the flaky looking one is your father, Minato Namikaze." Kushina said while smirking at her husband.

"Still going on with that, huh." Muttered Minato, while Naruto still looked at them in shock.

"Then…why did you send me away?! Why aren't you here?!" Demanded Naruto, wanting to know why they'd send him away if they seemed happy to see him.

With Minato and Kushina both looking saddened, already knowing what it meant if he's looking at their Holocrons, what it meant for them.

"Naruto, believe us when we say, the only reason we would've sent you away is to keep you safe, to send you to a planet where you wouldn't be found. Otherwise, if we could, we'd never have wanted to leave you. But…" Kushina said sadly.

"But if you're looking at our Holocrons, it means that…we're dead. And these Holocrons were created by us for you, should that ever happen. They contain all our knowledge, so that you can learn everything we did and know why it is we had to send you away for your own safety." Minato said, with Kushina nodding in agreement.

"So…you sent me away to…keep me safe?" Said Naruto, saddened to know that his birth parents are actually dead, but glad they didn't send him away because they didn't want him.

"Of course! We'd never send you away if it wasn't for your own good! The day we learned I was pregnant was the happiest in our lives, that we'd finally be able to have a family, to be able to find a place where we could settle down and live in peace. Where you'd be able to grow up and have a normal, happy life. That's what we wanted for you." Kushina said assuredly.

"Then why? What happened?" Questioned Naruto, wanting to know what danger there was that'd make them send him away to another planet.

"To try and keep things short, your mother and I were once part of a group called the Jedi Order, an Order that was originally meant to be peacekeepers throughout the known galaxy, but…over time they lost sight of their original purpose and became…servants to the Galactic Republic." Said Minato.

"Don't try and sugarcoat it, the Jedi were the Republic's attack dogs and we both know it." Kushina said, making Minato sigh but nod in agreement, knowing she's right.

"She's right, again. But the Jedi were destroyed, and it honestly started years ago before you were born, when we were dragged into a galactic war called the Clone Wars between the Galactic Republic and the Confederacy of Independent Systems, or the Separatists as they're otherwise known as. A confederate of star systems that wanted to break away from the Republic due to the corruption within it. While the Separatists fought using an army of Droids, the Republic fought using a Clone Army created from the DNA of Jango Fett, a Mandalorian bounty hunter that was considered the greatest in the galaxy, with the Jedi becoming the generals and commanders of the army. But…we learned too late the Clone Wars had been orchestrated by the Grand Chancellor of the Republic, Sheev Palpatine who was really the Dark Lord of the Sith, Darth Sidious." Minato explained with a frown, while Naruto couldn't help but gulp at the name Sidious.

"It was Sidious's plan to destroy the Jedi and overthrow the Republic from within. With the Clones having been programmed with a command called Order 66, on paper it was meant to be a contingency for Jedi who had gone rogue. When in actuality it was meant to eliminate the Jedi by turning our own army against us, with hundreds of Jedi being killed when it was activated. As well as being betrayed by one of our own, Anakin Skywalker, who became Sidious's Sith Apprentice, Darth Vader. He personally lead the attack on the Jedi Temple, killing all those within, with the Galactic Republic dissolved and turned into the Galactic Empire with Sidious and Vader in control. A few Jedi like Minato and I managed to escape being killed as we were always suspicious about the creation of the Clone Army's creation without the Jedi's knowledge, leading to us never taking command of any Clones." Said Kushina.

"But…even if we escaped, we were labelled as fugitives of the Empire and constantly hunted, forcing us to stay on the move. Though after you were born, we didn't want to take any chances and created these Holocrons with the aid of the Jedi Grand Master, Yoda, after stumbling upon where he went into self-exile. To make sure you'd know us and learn everything we did, should anything happen. And it seems like we did the right thing." Minato said, with the whiskered blonde frowning and looking down.

"Then…this Vader guy, he's the one who killed you." Naruto stated.

"Most likely. Vader is the one who hunts down any surviving Jedi to eliminate them, I just hope we were able to make him regret coming after us." Said Kushina.

"If you don't mind me asking, but what exactly are you two?" Questioned Miya, making the two former Jedi look at her, with Kushina narrowing her eyes at her.

"And who are you exactly?" Kushina demanded, not liking the sight of the woman sitting next to Naruto, seeing how close the two were to each other, with the purplette smiling sweetly at her.

"I'm Naruto's mother, Miya Asama." Miya introduced, wanting to make it clear that she's Naruto's mother as well.

Kushina narrowed her eyes further at Miya, who's smile didn't falter, until the redhead smiled brightly at her.

"Then you have our gratitude for finding and looking after our son." Minato said, smiling at the purplette, thankful that Naruto was able to grow up with a parent.

"Yeah. You seem to care love him very much, and we'll always be thankful that you found and raised him as your own. I can also tell you wouldn't let anything happen to him." Added Kushina, with Miya's smile remaining even as a dark aura surrounded her and a Hanya mask appeared behind her.

"Of course, no one would get close to Naruto if I thought they'd mean him any harm. And anyone that tried…wouldn't get the chance to regret it." Stated Miya while hugging her son close, much to his embarrassment.

"Mom." Naruto muttered, making the purplette giggle.

"Sorry sweetie, but it's a mothers duty to make sure her child is safe." Miya said, making Kushina's smile grow.

"I like you!" Kushina stated in approval, pleased that Naruto had Miya as his mother.

"And you asked what we are. Each Holocron when they're created has what's known as a Gatekeeper, a hologram that usually takes the form of the Jedi that creates it, with them acting as teachers to whoever finds them. While being able to sense and feel a Jedi's power to determine what knowledge will be unlocked. But some Holocrons can have the consciousness of the creator imprinted in them, which is what we are." Minato explained, much to Miya's intrigue.

"Fascinating. Not even the most advanced technology in Atlas has that level of intelligence." Said Miya, seeing them as highly advanced AI's based on a human's consciousness.

"So…what will you do? You said you created these…Holocrons to teach me. Teach me what?" Naruto asked looking at the Gatekeepers.

"Everything that we know. But mostly how to wield The Force and Lightsaber Combat." Replied Minato, making Naruto perk up at hearing about The Force and Lightsabers.

"We'll have you start learning Form I: Shii-Cho, which is the most basic of the Lightsaber Forms and one that all Jedi Younglings learn when they start training. Once you have a good mastery of Shii-Cho, we'll move onto Form VI: Niman, which doesn't have any specific strengths, but now weaknesses either, making it a good form to learn to incorporate using The Force in your style." Kushina said, with the whiskered blonde smiling at learning what he'll be learning.

"I can also help you with your training, Naruto. You can also learn my sword style as well." Miya offered, wanting to help with her son's training as well.

"You're a fighter?" Minato asked, with Miya smiling serenely again.

"I retired a few years ago. Though I wouldn't really call what I do fighting, more like…I'm sent to deal with problems and then they're gone forever." Stated Miya, making the redheaded Uzumaki smile at her again.

"…I'm really starting to like you a lot." Said Kushina, like Miya's attitude.

"Would I be able to get a Lightsaber? And what about those other Holocrons?" Naruto asked, wondering if he'll be able to get a Lightsaber.

"Those Holocrons…you'll need to wait before using them. Since they were created my ancestors, who were considered some of the strongest Force-users in the galaxy, so to be trained by them you'll need to be pretty strong already to start training under them." Kushina replied, wanting Naruto to wait until he's got a good handle of his training before using the other Holocrons.

"As for a Lightsaber, those gems and pieces you found will help you in constructing them, with the gems being what will create the blades. We found the turquoise one after we went on the run, while the violet one is known as a Kyber Crystal, which is what's normally used in the creation of a Lightsaber. With those and the parts, you'll be able to construct two Lightsabers to wield." Said Minato, much to Naruto's excitement that he'll be able to make his own Lightsabers.

"Which you can do after getting enough training and practice done in wielding a sword and dual wielding. So you'll be using Bokken's until then." Miya stated, wanting to make sure her son was prepared to wield actual weapons, especially ones that could end up cutting his own hand off with if he wasn't careful.

Naruto nodded at his mother, still happy at the chance to train with her and his birth parents, even if the latter are just holograms. Eager to begin his training and everything he'll learn under the three of them.

*Timeskip-Three Weeks*

Three weeks have passed since Naruto learned his true origins of where he came from and how he ended up on Remnant. With him having also begun training under his parents Holocrons and his adoptive mother. Beginning on how to learn how to wield a sword and Shii-Cho to prepare for when he'll eventually be able to build his own Lightsabers.

Though, since he didn't have a droid to use in his training, which is what his parents said is used for Younglings when they start training to wield a Lightsaber. Instead, Miya would throw rocks at him while he was blindfolded, moving around as she did so to keep him guessing on where she'd be next. And the whiskered blonde would need to use The Force to sense and deflect the rocks.

Something that was harder than expected, even more so since Miya didn't hold back when hitting him, wanting to make sure he really tried to improve. Leading to Naruto walking away with more than a few bruises after training, but is slowly beginning to get better at sensing and deflecting.

Miya would also train him in her own sword style, which mainly focused on attacking at high speed and with overwhelming strength. The purplette even demonstrating what she can do, being able to swing her sword fast and hard enough to generate shockwaves capable of slicing through trees, much to Naruto's amazement.

With her having him start by wearing weights on his arms and legs before having him run around the grounds of the inn until he's unable to take another step. Before then having him constantly draw and sheathe his Bokken to improve his drawing speed and the strength of his swings.

Minato and Kushina also worked on helping Naruto begin accessing The Force, starting on teaching him one of the more basic techniques, Telekinesis. Though they did explain that The Force was capable of much more than simply moving objects. Along with how Telekinesis would help him begin working on several derived techniques from it.

Explaining that aside from just moving objects with The Force, it could be used to pull and push objects away, as well as people once he became strong enough to move them. As well as being able to grab hold of an object or person, to control their movements, restrain them, and if necessary, crush them. With there also being several other derived Force Techniques he'll be able to learn once he gets a good grasp on Telekinesis.

Aside from his training, Naruto also learned more about the rest of the galaxy from his parents, learning about the different planets they've been to and heard of, and the numerous alien species. Naruto and Miya both being amazed to learn just how much bigger the rest of the galaxy is. Along with how Remnant resides in a part called Wild Space, an area of the known galaxy that's even more unexplored and uncharted than the Unknown Regions. The latter of which has hardly ever been explored, with only a few having dared to travel out to see what laid beyond the known galaxy.

Now though, Naruto was currently meditating in a clearing not far from the inn, not worried about being attacked by any Grimm as they seemed to avoid getting close to the inn. And any that do wander too close are taken care of by his mother before they can cause any problems.

With the Uzumaki-Asama working on training his Telekinesis and connection to The Force, having learned that meditation helps improve a Forcer-users connection. However, Naruto was deep enough within his meditation that he was unaware of someone watching him through the trees.

It was a woman with pale skin, long jet black hair tied by a red bandanna and loosely done up in a ponytail with the ends resembling curved black feathers, along with dark crimson eyes. Her attire consisted of a shallow cut black and red dress with black shorts underneath, with series of beaded necklaces and a belt that wraps around her waist and carries her weapon's sheath. Attached also is a long black object that is either fur or feathers, with a red and white bandana material like hanging from behind her. Her forearms bare red armored gauntlets that protrude outwards and solid black gloves, along with black mid-thigh high leggings and black heels with red soles.

This was Raven Branwen, someone that many people across Remnant had heard of, mostly on the continent of Anima with only a few still being alive that'd met her in person.

Raven couldn't help but watch in amazement as the boy meditated, with a few rocks and leaves began floating in the air around. Along with being able to just feel a power radiating off of him, something that wasn't Aura or a Semblance.

'Out of everything, I could've thought of, I never would've guessed he's not even from Remnant.' Raven thought, having been keeping an eye on the kid when she could ever since she saw that pod crash land years ago.

Having felt that there was something different about him, not just in how he appeared but also her instincts telling her, even back then, he was strong. So, she made sure to observe him to see what it was about him that made him strong and different.

And the ravenette is glad she did with what she's learned, that Naruto isn't from Remnant, something she had already guessed given the means of his arrival. But that he possessed a power from this Force, and what it was capable of doing, far beyond anything Aura or a Semblance could do. Not to mention what she's managed to overhear about the rest of the galaxy from those holograms he talks to. It definitely intrigued Raven to learn more about his abilities and what he'll be capable.

"It's still surprising that there are humans beyond Remnant. That there's life on dozens of other planets, born without the influence of the gods." Muttered Raven, that part being something that intrigued her the most, of other humans existing without being created by gods.

Though Raven's attention turned from Naruto towards Miya when she entered the clearing, making Raven tense and prepare to turn into her raven form, even more so at seeing her carrying her sword. Still remembering how the purplette managed to sense her when Naruto first landed on Remnant, not wanting to risk being found out again.

"Naruto, I think that's enough training for today. So head home and wait for me, okay." Miya said while smiling at her son, making Naruto open his eyes causing all the objects to fall back to the ground.

"But it's still light out." Naruto said in confusion, given he usually trained the entire day until the sun began setting.

"Perhaps, but you've also been working really hard and should make sure to still take a break every now and then to relax." Said Miya, with the whiskered blonde sighing, but nodded as he got up and began making his way back to the inn.

Once Naruto was out of sight, Miya sighed in annoyance before grabbing her katanas hilt before, faster than Raven expected, the purplette drew the sword and swung it at her. The Huntress immediately turned into her raven form and flew away, watching as a shockwave sliced through the trees she'd been hiding in. With Raven quickly flying and hiding within another tree, making sure to avoid being spotted by Miya.

"I believe I told you once before that it's rude to spy on people, yet it seems you didn't take my advice as you have continued spying on me and my son." Miya stated, surprising Raven that she had been aware of her presence the entire time.

"But so far you haven't done anything to harm Naruto, though that doesn't mean I enjoy anyone watching him, especially if it could lead to him being hurt. Now I like to think I am a patient and kind woman, so I will give you one chance to show yourself. I suggest you take it before I change my mind." Said Miya with a sweet smile as a dark aura surrounded her and a Hannya mask appeared behind her.

Raven contemplated just flying away now, but already knew that'd only result in her being attacked again if she returned, and she doubted that Miya would miss hitting her next time.

Hopping off the branch she was, Raven returned to her human form as she fell through the tree, landing on the ground in a crouch, before standing up and looking at Miya warily. With the purplette still smiling with the Hannya mask behind her as she faced the ravenette.

"See? That wasn't so hard, Raven Branwen." Said Miya as she began circling the Huntress, making Raven begin circling her as well, wanting to make sure she kept Miya in front of her.

"You know my name." Raven stated, not really surprised but still on edge given who she's against.

"Of course. Just as I'm sure you know mine." Miya replied, the Bandit Queen simply nodding in response.

"Yes. Miya Asama, also known as the Hannya of the North, you're the strongest soldier to have ever come out of the Atlas Military Academy. You possess skill in swordsmanship that few have managed to reach." Raven said with some reverence, having recognized who Miya was when she first found Naruto, which had just added to her reasons for keeping an eye on him.

Since even if he was just a regular child from Remnant, if he ended up being trained by his adoptive mother and became half as skilled as she is, it'd still warrant her attention.

"And you're Raven Branwen, you possess your own skill with a blade, I'd say you may even rival me from what I heard. While your reputation…you're considered very dangerous by a lot of people, even experienced Huntsmen try to avoid encountering you, hardened criminals run at the mere sight of you. Some may think you're more deadly than a horde of Grimm." Said Miya, knowing of Raven's own reputation and skill.

"What do you think?" Said Raven, with Miya coming to a stop in front of the Bandit Queen.

"That what I've heard is true. I can see the way you carry yourself; you wouldn't hesitate to kill if it'd benefit you or even if the person angered you enough. You also don't scare easily, as not many people are unafraid of my Demon Visage, yet you didn't even flinch." Miya said with the Hannya mask seeming to grow bigger and glare down at Raven, only for her to not even blink.

"I've seen scarier things." Raven stated, having grown up the way she did, facing death more times than she can count, not to mention what she's seen in the Land of Darkness.

She wouldn't let herself be intimidated by something like that.

"I'm sure. Now why don't you tell me why you've been spying on my son?" Questioned Miya as the Hannya mask and dark aura vanished around her, though still smiled sweetly at the ravenette.

While Raven clenched her fists and slowly reached for Omen's hilt, making Miya's smile grow.

"Are you sure you want to do?" Miya said, the Bandit Queen merely narrowed her eyes as the rotary chamber spun around and connected a Dust Blade.

"Are you?" Retorted Raven, the purplette sighing at this before her smile vanished as her eyes turned cold and dark.

"Just remember, you asked for this." Miya stated before vanishing in a burst of speed.

Raven responded by pulling the trigger on her scabbard, firing her sword with a Gravity Dust Blade attached. Grabbing the hilt before it full exited the scabbard, the Bandit Queen swung her sword against Miya's. The two blades clashing together, releasing a shockwave and burst of gravity that propelled both women backwards, along with shattering Raven's sword.

Switching to a Fire Dust Blade, Raven swung it unleashing a wave of flames at Miya, only for the purplette to jump over the flames with her sword held up. With Miya diving down and swinging her sword at Raven, which she blocked with her sheathe. Only to grunt when Miya flipped over her, slamming her foot into her back sending Raven tumbling forward.

Though the ravenette used her momentum, falling and rolling across the ground, while switching to an Ice Dust Blade. Once she came to a stop, Raven spun around, swinging her sword and pulling the trigger on the hilt, firing the Dust Blade at Miya. Jumping out of the way of the Dust Blade, with it exploding upon contact with a tree, encasing it in ice.

Before she raised her sword, blocking a strike from Raven using a Wind Dust Blade, with the Bandit Queen jumping back and swinging her sword, releasing blasts of wind at Miya. With the purplette swinging her sword, releasing a shockwave that dispersed the wind before launching herself at Raven.

Switching to a Hard-Light Dust Blade, Raven swung it through the air in front of her, forming a shield, but quickly jumped back when Miya sliced right through it with ease. Swinging her blade again, Raven unleashed a barrage of Hard-Light energy blades towards Miya.

Narrowing her eyes, Miya ran forward swinging her sword to block the energy blades as they came at her, before sliding across the ground on her knees. Bending backwards to avoid the last of them, with her then instantly jumping back up to her feet, swinging her sword up at Raven as she did so. The Bandit Queen acted fast, discarding her Hard-Light Dust Blade and switching to one that was half Fire Dust and half Water Dust.

Blocking Miya's slash just in time before firing the Dust Blade at her, which Miya blocked with her sheathe, only for it to explode into a cloud of steam. Jumping back out of the steam, Raven switched to a Plant Dust Blade and stabbed it into the ground. Causing vines to shoot up within the steam to ensnare Miya, but the purplette escaped by jumping up into the air.

This made Raven smirk as she released the Plant Dust Blade and then switched to Lightning Dust Blade, before she began spinning her sword around her hand. With lightning beginning to form along its path, until the ravenette swung it towards Miya, unleashing a blast of lightning at her.

Though rather than try to dodge it, Miya held her sword towards the lightning, making Raven's eyes widen in surprise when the lightning seemed to be absorbed into the sword. Before Miya then spun around in the air, swinging her sword at Raven and firing the lightning right back at her.

Jumping out of the way of the lightning bolt, Raven switching to a Gravity Dust Blade and swung it at Miya when she began diving at her, releasing a blast of gravity that knocked her back. Though the purplette flipped through the air and landed on her feet.

"How did you do that?" Raven said, narrowing her eyes at how Miya could absorb the lightning into her sword, with the purplette smirking and running her hand along her blade.

"Did you really think this was just an ordinary sword?" Miya asked rhetorically before rushing Raven again.

Raven jumped into the air, swinging her sword downward and releasing a burst of gravity that propelled her higher up, before switching to a half-Combustion Dust and half-Ice Dust Blade. Shooting the blade towards Miya, making the purplette jump out of the way as it hit the ground and exploded. The explosion unleashing a barrage of icicles in every direction, making Miya narrow her eyes.

Swinging her sword and releasing another shockwave cause the icicles to shatter into pieces, Miya looked around only to see Raven had vanished. Only for the purplette to spin around, dodging Raven's sword as she tried striking her from behind. With her then slamming her sheathe into the ravenette's back, knocking Raven back.

Though Raven managed to catch herself, stabbing her sword into the ground and flipping over it, before just as quickly pulling it and swinging it at Miya. Unleashing a jet of water at the former soldier, with Miya swinging her sword and cutting through the water jet. Before quickly moving her head to the side when Raven fired the Water Dust Blade at her, narrowly avoiding it impaling her.

Only to grit her teeth when Raven pulled out a Lightning Dust Blade and stabbed it into the ground, electrifying the water around Miya. With the electricity then rushing towards her, shocking the purplette. Seeing her chance with Miya stunned, Raven jumped back pulling a Rock Dust Blade and stabbing it into the ground, causing rocks to shoot up underneath Miya and encase her body.

Raven then jumped up into the air, switching to a Dust Sword that was half-Fire Dust and half-Wind Dust. Holding her sword up in the air, Raven swung it down at the trapped Miya, releasing a large firestorm right at her. Seeing the firestorm coming towards her, Miya raised a brow before stabbing her sword into the stone covering her body, causing them into shatter.

Holding her sword up, Miya swung it at the firestorm, releasing a powerful shockwave that completely dispersed the flames, along with continuing forward and hitting Raven. The Bandit Queen grit her teeth as the shockwave hit her, knocking her back and falling out of the air. With Miya rushing forward with her sword pulled back to slice through Raven.

Though the ravenette switched to a Hard-Light Dust Blade, spinning it around beneath her to form a platform in the air, allowing her to regain her footing. Before quickly jumping off when Miya jumped, swinging her blade at her. Landing on the ground, Raven switched to a Plant Dust Blade and rushed towards Miya, delivering an upwards strike with her blade, only for Miya to parry it with her sword.

Not stopping there, Raven swung her scabbard at Miya as a club, which the purplette blocked with her own sheathe. The Bandit Queen then fired her Dust Blade into the ground, causing vines to sprout up and wrap around Miya's legs. Giving Raven the chance to flip in the air over her, slamming her feet into Miya's back, knocking her to the ground.

Turning while in the air, Raven pulled out a Gravity Dust Blade, swinging it at Miya and releasing a blast of gravity, pushing her further into the ground and allowing the vines to further entangle her. But before they could fully trap Miya, she was able to swing her sword at the vines around her legs, allowing her to get back up to her. With her then spinning her sword around, slicing through the remainder of the vines, before spinning around and blocking Raven's strike to her back.

With Miya quickly thrusting her sheathe at the Bandit Queen's abdomen, launching her back and skidding across the ground. Followed by her throwing her sheathe towards Raven fast enough that the ravenette rolled out of the way. Relieved she did so at seeing the sheathe actually stabbed through a tree, not expecting Miya to be that strong.

Before quickly drawing an Ice Dust Blade, blocking an overhead strike from the purplette, twisting her sword to push Miya's off to the side. Raven then instantly shot past Miya, slashing her across her side, making her Aura flare up while ice spread across her body.

Moving fast, Raven switched between several Dust Blades at once, running around Miya and stabbing them into the around. Including a Fire Dust Blade, a Wind Dust Blade, a Lightning Dust Blade, a Rock Dust Blade, and a Combustion Dust Blade. The ravenette finishing by jumping into and the air over Miya, shooting a Hard-Light Dust Blade into the ground in front of her. Creating a domed barrier around her and the other Dust Blades.

"Boom." Raven stated, as the Dust Blades she stabbed all detonated in a violent explosion of fire, lightning, and rocks, being intensified by the Wind Dust Blade, with the Hard-Light Dust containing the explosion all around Miya

But before Raven could think the battle was over, she was thrown back as the barrier exploded outward, dispersing the explosion. With the Bandit Queen grunting as she slammed into a tree, before quickly getting up, wondering if the purplette had more tricks up her sleeves. Only for her eyes to widen when she saw Miya step forward, completely unharmed by the explosion. With only her clothes being torn and burnt, but the woman herself being perfectly fine.

Though what shocked Raven wasn't that, but the fiery purple glow around her eyes.

"That was certainly impressive, if it was anyone else that'd likely have killed them. Though even without my powers, I'd likely still be alive, injured, but still alive. I never was easy to kill, even before getting Magic." Miya said with a sweet smile, while Raven looked at her in shock.

"You…you're a Maiden. The Winter Maiden." Said Raven, not believing Miya is also a Maiden, assuming she's the Winter Maiden given her ties to Atlas and her skill, she'd definitely be a candidate to inherit the Winter Maiden's power.

"Summer Maiden, actually. I was certainly surprised when one day I'm suddenly pulled into a strange limbo-like place, meeting a girl telling me I'm now a Maiden and that I have Magic. I'm also thankful this happened after I left the Atlas Military; it gave me plenty of free time to work on training and mastering this power." Said Miya as she began spinning her hand in the air, causing the sky to darken and thunder roaring overhead, making the Bandit Queen look up in disbelief at the gathering storm above them.

"You're already a fully realized Maiden?" Raven asked in disbelief that Miya could have mastered her powers to such an extent that she could create a storm this big with little effort.

"I wouldn't say fully realized, but I've always been a quick study. And after I adopted Naruto, I just gained a very important reason to become so much stronger." Miya said with her smile turning cold, Raven tensing as lightning crashed down dangerously close to her.

"So…do you wish to continue?" Said Miya, with Raven slowly sheathing Omen and holding her hands up.

"No, I'm not foolish enough to battle a Maiden, let alone one that's mastered her powers to such an extent." Said Raven, only for her eyes to widen when a ring of fire erupted around her.

"Oh, you misunderstand, I was asking if you'd wish to continue playing this game before I crushed you. After all, you have spied on my son, likely know the truth about him, attacked me with the intention of killing me, which would've made my baby an orphan. And that's something I can't allow." Miya said, with Raven fully prepared to turn into her raven form to escape, doubting she'd have a chance to open a portal before Miya finished her.

Only for the ravenette to be confused when the fire vanished along with the storm clearing up, while the glow around Miya's eyes vanished.

"But…as I said, I like to think I'm a kind a woman, one that isn't without mercy. So, I will spare you, on the condition that you help in Naruto's swordsmanship training. Giving him another style to pull from and improve himself with, as well as teach him the life skills you've learned and gained as a bandit." Said Miya, knowing it'd be good for Naruto to have another teacher like Raven, while the Bandit Queen looked at her with wide eyes before they narrowed.

"Why would you want my help in training him?" Questioned Raven, given she doubted there's anything she could teach him that he wouldn't be able to learn from Miya and those holograms.

"Because you are incredibly strong in your own right and have skills to teach him, that will help Naruto later on. As despite what I may wish, I know there'll be those that will be after him due to his origins and powers, so I want to make sure he will be prepared for anything and anyone. Having you as another teacher will help make sure he's safe and able to handle any dangers he'll face." Miya replied, with Raven frowning at her explanation and couldn't fault it.

Despite Miya's own skill and power, there were things she wouldn't be able to teach Naruto that Raven would be able to. But that didn't mean she wanted to become a teacher for anyone, let alone for a little kid.

"…Fine, I'll help train him." Said Raven reluctantly, as while she didn't like it, she also wasn't in any position to refuse the person who's granting her mercy.

'And maybe this will actually prove beneficial in the long run.' Raven thought, knowing this will give her the chance to learn more about Naruto's abilities up close.

And should worse come to worse, it could also be a way for her and the tribe to get off of Remnant, should her plan to destroy the Relics fail.

It's something she decided on, after growing disillusioned with Ozpin after seeing that he either has no plan or is unwilling to share one, on how he intends to defeat Salem. Not helped by how Salem came after anyone allied with Ozpin or anyone she considers an obstacle to her plans. All while the two never actually made a direct attack against each other, only doing the same thing for who knows how long.

Raven figured that if no one else would do anything, she'd at least try to destroy the Relics that Salem wants so much and that Ozpin is keeping locked away. As that would prevent Salem from getting her hands on them, which would be better than leaving them where they are. But even if she succeeded in destroying the Relics, Raven knew that it wouldn't truly stop Salem. It would only ruin her plans for them, nothing else.

Salem would still be out there, hunting her down for the rest of her life. But, honestly, Raven didn't care anymore.

She never asked or wanted to be dragged into some secret war that's been going on for thousands of years. She never asked to be able to turn into a bird and act as one of Ozpin's little watchers, nor the target on her back that'd come with allying with him. And she definitely never asked to be able to care about another person like…

'It doesn't matter. They both took the one thing I truly wanted.' Raven thought bitterly, hating the fact that she didn't even know what really happened to them, if they're alive or dead, or turned into some monstrosity by Salem.

Either way, it didn't matter since she lost her chance, now all Raven could do is hope to try and get rid of the Relics for good. And if she can't do that, then hopefully find a way off of Remnant to finally have an out from all of it.

"Wonderful! I'm happy to hear that! Now follow me, I'm sure Naruto will be excited to learn he'll be getting another teacher." Said Miya, smiling happily before motioning Raven to follow her, the ravenette doing so while sighing.

*Later*

It didn't take long for Miya and Raven to arrive at Izumo Inn, with Miya leading Raven towards where she and Naruto lived.

"Naruto! We have a guest!" Miya called out to her son, with Naruto coming down the hall looking at them in surprise, mostly at Raven.

"A guest?" Naruto asked before he began smiling, happy that they had a guest.

Given he's never really interacted with anyone outside of his mother, with the few times he saw other people being when someone stayed at the inn, which usually was just for a single night before they left. So he's surprised and happy to hear they'll be having an actual guest staying with them, or at least visiting.

"That's right. Come say hello." Said Miya, smiling at her son and motioning him to come over, the whiskered blonde doing so and smiling up at Raven.

"Hello there! I'm Naruto Uzumaki-Asama, it's nice to meet you!" Naruto introduced while waving at the ravenette and holding his hand out, with Raven looking at him awkwardly, not really used to anyone saying it's nice to meet her, let alone being happy at meeting her.

"…Raven." Replied Raven while shaking his hand slowly.

"It's nice to meet you, Raven! Are you a friend of mom's?" Said Naruto, wondering if she knew his mother and that's why she's here.

"You could say that sweetheart. In fact, Raven here is pretty skilled at using a sword and she's offered to help with your training. Along with teaching you plenty of other useful skills." Miya said, making Raven look at her sharply since she definitely didn't offer anything.

"Really?! Awesome! You definitely look really strong Raven and really cool, too!" Said Naruto, looking Raven up and down, liking the red and black color scheme she had.

"If you use a sword, do you us a regular one like mom or some special weapon that Hunters use? Does your sword transform into another weapon? What kind of Dust do you us in fights? What's your weapon called, since Hunters usually name their weapon, don't they? Did you attend a Huntsman Academy or were you trained by someone?" Naruto asked rapidly, with Raven looking at him with wide eyes.

"Uh…I…um, I just use a sword, it's called Omen, I…built it myself. I…use any kind of Dust to make into different blades. And I…attended Beacon Academy, but I did get some training before entering." Raven said, which only made Naruto's smile grow.

"Cool! Then you must really be strong to use all kinds of different Dusts and make them into swords! Does that mean you can also use elemental attacks with them? Because that'd be really awesome! Being able to swing a sword around to and use things like fire, ice, lightning, rocks, and even gravity!" Said Naruto, the Bandit Queen only nodding slowly.

"I…can use elemental attacks, depending on the Dust Blade. I can also…combine Dust together for different effects and attacks. Along with being able to fire them from the hilt…at enemies." Said Raven, much to Naruto's amazement.

"That's really cool! I want to be able to make my sword like that! Would you be able to help me?" Naruto said, wondering if he'll be able to make his Lightsaber like that, using Dust crystals to add elemental properties to it.

"Uh…I'm uh, sure you…can, if you want. And…I guess so." Raven stated, really not used to anyone acting like this around her.

Usually people only ever regarded her with fear and distrust, even her own brother after she chose to abandon Ozpin's lost cause. The last time someone ever looked at her with admiration and wonderment was her own partner at Beacon, Summer Rose.

'I really wish I didn't leave Yang, now.' Raven thought, now wishing she didn't leave Yang after she was born, despite the circumstances behind it, to help better understand how to interact with children.

All while trying and failing to ignore the pang in her heart that came whenever she thought about Summer, as well as the circumstances behind Yang's conception. Before quickly shaking her head, knowing it won't do her any good to think about any of that.

"Alright, that's enough Naruto, calm down and let Raven breathe." Miya said, not wanting him to overwhelm the ravenette, despite the amusement she got from seeing how uncomfortable Raven was getting.

"Ehehehe, right, sorry." Said Naruto sheepishly, realizing he was getting too excited at having another teacher and someone else to interact with.

"It's fine. I'll…just go now and come back when it's time to start training." Raven said, taking this as her chance to leave before he asks her anything else.

Drawing her sword, Raven slashed it through the air, creating a portal of swirling black and red energy, much to Naruto's amazement at her Semblance.

"Before you go, here. So you'll know when and where Naruto's training will be." Miya said, writing down the location and time of Naruto's training before handing it to Raven.

Nodding in response as she took the paper, Raven walked through portal, with it closing behind her once she was gone.

So, what did you think, good. Yep we see Naruto having a nightmare/vision of Vader's past during the Shrouded Offensive, with it being even worse as he's seeing it all from Vader's perspective, who also becomes more monstrous and demonic in the dream. Until Naruto wakes up as Vader begins massacring the injured rebels, with Miya rushing in to comfort him after hearing his scream. Before she then tells Naruto the truth of how she found and adopted him, giving him everything that his parents left him, while being guided by The Force to their Holocrons, leading to a reunion with the Gatekeepers based on Minato's and Kushina's consciousnesses, with Naruto learning who he is and where he came from and how his parents died.

Then we get a small timeskip to Naruto training under his parents Holocron's and Miya, learning Form I: Shii-Cho and Miya's sword style, and working on accessing The Force and Telekinesis. Leading him to meditate to connect more to The Force, unaware he's being watched by Raven Branwen. With Raven having kept an eye on Naruto ever since he first arrived on Remnant, learning more about who he is and what he can do, intrigued at how small Remnant actually is in the galaxy and the existence of other humans.

Before we see Miya arrive and confront Raven, with both of them knowing who the other is, leading into a fight where they're shown to be evenly matched. Only for Miya to then reveal she's the Summer Maiden, leading to Raven backing down (as she's not a Maiden herself yet), with Miya sparing Raven but only if she agrees to help train Naruto in her sword style and the other skills she's learned and gained as a bandit, with Raven reluctantly agreeing. While seeing a chance to get off of Remnant should she fail in being able to destroy the Relics, showing her disillusionment with Ozpin's and Salem's war, and what had been the last straw for her.

Finally we see Naruto meeting Raven, surprised and happy they have a guest, which turns into excitement that she'll also be teaching him, making Naruto begin asking Raven several questions, wanting to learn more about her. While Raven shows how socially awkward she is around people that actually like meeting her and being amazed at what she can do, the last one having been Summer herself. Before Raven takes her leave after learning where and when Naruto's training will take place. So, for those that like the story, thanks for your support. For those that don't or at least don't like the direction taken, you're more than welcomed to drop the story. But thanks for giving the story a chance anyway.

Storm out