[Chapter 4]
As promise, Naruto let his clone experienced school. He was kind, wasn't he? Letting his clone enjoyed the youthful life that's school, when in truth he could selfishly have that joyful thing for himself… How unbelievably kind he was! Sadly though, his clone didn't share that believe. It cursed him for being too cruel. Such stupidity….
Regardless of his clone opinion, Naruto brushed it off and sat himself comfortably on a fluffy chair inside the luxurious student council room. Sona and the rest of the student council member were enjoying themselves in classroom, just like his clone. He, too, was enjoying himself with a glass of coffee, a plate of cookies, and—of course—a book to read. How wonderful, everyone enjoyed this bright morning!
Filling his dry throat with the bitter-taste of coffee, Naruto smiled as he opened the book he took from Sona's collection. No, it was not a classic romance or fantasy romance—something that he didn't expect to find in Sona's bookshelves. It was a history book about all of pantheon—at least, that was the title. It remained to be seen whether or not the title reflected the content.
From all of the pantheons, the one which interested him the most was Shinto Pantheon. Not only were they the ruler of Japan (at least in term of supernatural world), they also the sworn protector of Kyoto's Youkai. Should Kurama did stupid things, there's no doubt that they would involve themselves. Naruto didn't know Kurama's method; the fox just assured him that he would get the leylines. And Naruto didn't bother to question him; he cared not about the method—as long as it didn't involve the innocent (human with zero knowledge about supernatural world), then there shall be no problem.
Even though Shinto Pantheon ruled over Japan, they didn't actually exist in Japan. They lived in Takama ga Hara – a place which existed in entirely another dimension, albeit smaller one. They deeply connected to Japan. It was their territory. Anything happening in Japan, they would know. Of course they wouldn't know to an exceptional length details, but they would know if it was something warranting their attention.
As he was thinking about Takama ga Hara, a sudden thought found its place inside Naruto's head. What's happening in Elemental Nations? Was the flow of time there same as here?
—Elemental Nations—
"Karin, have Kabuto returned?" asked Sasuke as he sat himself on his throne—Orochimaru's former throne.
"Not yet. But one of his underlings has reported that the four-eyes managed to infiltrate Amegakure. If he's slippery enough to escape, we can expect his return tonight or tomorrow."
"I see." Sasuke nodded his head, eyes shifted to the snake-sannin. "Orochimaru, as promise, I will give you my mangekyou sharingan after Itachi's eyes are implanted in my eyes socket. With white-Zetsu body you're now using, you should be able to handle it without risking yourself going blind. Therefore, do not try anything funny with Obito's eye. It is more useful for Karin to use."
Orochimaru had gotten back his hands with the help of a certain mask from Uzumaki's shrine; it would be troublesome if he got his hand on Obito's special eye. And knowing Orochimaru, he had also guessed that Kakashi's sharingan belonged to Obito. Orochimaru would be able to kill him if he got his hand on both sharingan.
Orochimaru laughed evilly as he listened to those words. "My, my, Sasuke-kun. Have you lost faith in your beloved teacher?"
Sasuke prevented himself from snorting. "You are no my teacher. You are helpful in making my body stronger by injecting it with Hashirama's cell. I'm my own teacher. Now, go, prepare the necessary tool for my eyes transplantation. I want to master perfect susano'o as soon as possible, take the rinnegan, and collect all the remaining bijuu."
"How about the kyuubi?"
Sasuke didn't hide his frown at the mention of kyuubi. It was unknown to anyone but him that Naruto hadn't died yet. That idiot was sucked by a blackish hole a dozen seconds after he shoved his chidori inside his right chest. Sasuke didn't know where that hole took Naruto, but he hoped that the blond was still alive. Both of their lives were miserable; Sasuke hoped that Naruto was happy in wherever he was.
"It doesn't matter," replied Sasuke. "Eight bijuu is enough. We can use that pseudo kyuubi-jinchuriki as sacrifice. If what Obito said about Juubi is real, I think it is better if I don't awaken it in its full power. Now go, prepare the table of operation. I want to be ready in an hour."
"Kukukuku, I can see it in the future that you call yourself Emperor Sasuke who united the world and create an everlasting peace."
Sasuke didn't give any response to Orochimaru's comment. Though, the snake-sannin was not wrong. He wanted to unite the nations and create an everlasting peace his brother so dreamed of. With Black-Zetsu sealed by Itachi's Totsuka Blade, no one would bother to revive the real Madara. So, no one would be capable of stopping him. The world shall know peace.
Perhaps, after he made Itachi's dream into reality, he'd go looking for Naruto. That's why he wanted Karin to take Obito's mangekyou sharingan. In the world ruled by him, Naruto could fulfill his dream to be hokage. Though, he'd not force the blond to return if he didn't want to.
"Sasuke-kun, what about those konoha shinobi we hold hostage?"
Ah, right. Those fools had stupidly chased after him. But they're weakling. He had beaten them right after he tricked Obito and killed him.
"Kill Sakura, let the rest go. That useless woman is crazy. Not only does she badmouth Naruto, she stupidly dares to say she loves me. I want her death. You can do it as you like—I don't care even if you torture her."
Naruto did declare that he loved Sakura, but Sasuke thought that the Hyuuga was better for Naruto. Sakura was a toxic short-tempered woman, Naruto's life would be a hell-ground should he marry that stupid girl. Also, she was flat as hell. Even Karin's were bigger than her, albeit at a minuscule level.
"Are you sure? She crazily loves you, you know."
"Don't ask stupid question."
"Well, that's good. I don't need to hold myself from using her as an object of experiment."
There's no way would Sasuke entertain that pinky's wild imagination. Even if there were parallel worlds, it would be impossible for those Sasukes to marry her. If such Sasuke stupidly existed, he would personally kill him. A mighty Uchiha marrying a foolish nobody pink-haired woman… There's no greater humiliation to the clan than that.
Karin was better than Sakura. Her Uzumaki's gen would help him to create a stronger child. The next generation of Uchiha will be the royal clan ‒ they would become the royal family of the whole world. They would be superior to any clan or family. Other than Karin, there was Tsunade, the Senju. But, wasn't she a fifty somewhat years old pretending to be twenty somewhat?
—DxD verse—
"Well, it matters not at the moment. There's nothing I can do about it. What matters is for Kurama to claim the leylines for our own. It will be a last resort if I can't touch Asura's chakra by using senjutsu, or in case I can't master senjutsu. By fueling my body with its large energy (nature-like energy), it surely will affect Asura's chakra."
With that thought, Naruto closed the history book. It was written by human, so the truth was not trustworthy enough. It would be better to send clones to infiltrate their realm and gain information. But Naruto wouldn't do that. There're many reasons, but the first two were that he didn't want anyone to know he could create more than two clones at once. Another reason was that Naruto didn't want to have anything to do with them. His purposes at the moment were two: to help Sona and return to his world.
Humming, Naruto closed the book and put it on the table. By that time, the bell was ringing, indicating that the class had entered its next period. The class would have its break after another two hours. So, he would be alone in the room till that time. In that case, what should he do now that he had nothing to do?
"…I have been watching you, an intruder from another world."
Naruto blinked, and by reflex he leapt away from the chair he was sitting upon, distancing himself from a vortex that appeared out of nowhere on top of the table where he put the history book. A beautiful black-haired girl with pointed ears floated out of the vortex. Her face looked void of any emotion, but her eyes held confident and pride.
Naruto eyed the what people would describe as "gothic-loli" carefully. He was not a master when it came to sensory ability, but he was not bad either. Yet, even with such close gap between them, he could not sense her. No, it was clearly not because she was too weak that he couldn't sense her power. But, the girl was way too strong that unless he went far away from her then it would be impossible for him to measure the gothic-loli's power.
"I'm the Dragon God of Infinity," introduced the girl as she created a barrier surrounded the room, "people call me Ophis Ouroboros. Uzumaki Naruto, I want you."
…Naruto blinked twice.
"Let me elaborate it," continued the so called Ophis when Naruto blinked in confusion. "The power dwells deep in you, I want you to fully master it and help me kill the ungrateful-stupid-overgrown-lizard who calls himself Great Red. In exchange, I will open the way for you to return to your world."
Naruto's brain suddenly worked so hard like there's no tomorrow. He had worked so hard to fulfill his main goal, …but for Ophis to suddenly come and promise him a way to return home? Was it an insult to his struggle? What the meaning of his hard effort studying a complex art if this being offered it just like that? It's too good to be true!
However, facing Great Red, the strongest being in the world, that Great Red?
…That was not impossible. If Ophis created a large enough space and ensured that Great Red couldn't escape for a certain amount of time, he could smash the True Dragon God Emperor with Ea's full power. If that was not enough, he could rain the Dragon God of Dream with all weapons from within his vault. And if that is not enough, he could prison the dragon inside his vault and ensured that the gate would be closed for all eternity.
Naruto could see it. With Ophis, the chance of defeating Great Red was close to 99 percent. How tempting!
…Yet. Naruto was no longer a naïve kid. That's why it's hard for him to comprehend the situation he was in. If he was his former self, he would have jumped into her offer without thinking much about it. But now….
"No need to give me your rush answer; I'll see you again in a month. By that time, I want to hear your answer. And to ensure that I'm serious about my intention, I will help you awaken your great power."
Naruto had no time to response to Ophis' one side decision. An ethereal snake-like energy had pierced his stomach with speed that even he who was considered by Ajuka to have a superior reflex failed to notice. However, there's no pain followed. Instead, Naruto felt great power flooding his chakra system. And what're the twelve blackballs that suddenly appeared behind his back?
Also, his sense suddenly skyrocketed to a higher level that it bypassed the barrier and went away that he felt the presence of Kurama in inner Kyo—
"—I can't measure your energy," muttered Naruto with eyes widened wide in surprise.
"I embody infinity. Unless your amount of energy is close to mine, it is unlikely you will be able to gauge my exact amount of energy. I have so much energy, much more than even that disgusting-overgrown lizard. Though, even with my vast energy, that shit-head is still stronger. Now then, Uzumaki Naruto, I bid you farewell."
Naruto had no chance of responding to the words spoken by Ophis, the said being had disappeared without trace. Though, Naruto didn't pay much attention to the disappearance of the Dragon God of Infinity. He could think of Ophis and her words later; his mind was now busy on the blackballs floating before him.
"So, this is the effect of having Six Paths Senjutsu, the pinnacle form of senjutsu? Does it mean I no longer need to learn senjutsu?"
-xxXxx-
Power Comparison:
Genin = Low Class Devil
Chuunin = Middle Class Devil
Jounin = High Class Devil
Elite Jounin – Normal Kage Level Shinobi/Kunoichi (Hokage Kakashi, Tsunade, Mei Terumi, etc) = (low tier – high tier) Ultimate Class Devil
Superior Kage Level Shinobi (Prime Hiruzen, Third Raikage, Second Hokage, Senjutsu Minato, etc) = Satan Class Devil
Example:
Sensei Kakashi Hatake = Ultimate Class Devil
DMS Kakashi/8 Gate Guy/Prime Madara/Prime Hashirama (without using senjutsu) = Super Class Devil
Senjutsu Prime Hashirama is stronger than Indra.
DxD's Top 5:
[1] Great Red/Trihexa
[2] Ophis
[3] Shiva
[4] Primordial Goddess Tiamat (the one similar to Fate/Grand Order)
[5] Amun Ra (His true form shall be the same as Ra's true form in Yugi-Oh)
And yes, I plan on letting Kurama become the Supreme King of Youkai. Eventually Naruto will release him for real after becoming a jinchuriki of either Great Red or Ophis—probably Ophis, Great Red is way superior in dream, so it would be dangerous to seal Great Red in himself, but the future is uncertain.
He will have wives and kids. After his death in Boruto, I want him to be happy even though it is in this little fic of mine.
