Chapter 18 - Purgatorio

Emiya Residence

Escanor looked up at Sakura curiously, "I suppose it has been a while since I have been able to breath. Although, clearly I am not in the world of my birth." he said as he tilted his head. Sakura stumbled backwards as she saw Escanor smile, "You seem nice, for once I will grant you the opportunity to apologize to Miss Merlin and her compatriots and you may walk away freely afterwards." he said as the girls sweat dropped.

"Is he seriously letting her go?" Luvia asked.

Merlin remained silent, she knew that in rare times, Escanor would still be his cheerful yet prideful self. As if he was being generous and offering his foe to live so long as they promised not to cause trouble. Then again, it could be an extra piece of material within Escanor's resurrected form that's making him slightly more nice. In response, Escanor has a greater connection to the power of the sun itself even if the bright sky is clouded like the day Chandler arrived for Meliodas. Such an issue will not be repeated.

As for Sakura, the power waiting to be released from Escanor was already burning. Making her body tremble, but something inside of her was motivating her to fight. To ignore the arrogant man's sign of generosity.

"No, you die." Sakura said as her scared face contorted into a sick demented smile again.

Escanor raised a brow as he saw Sakura create several shadowy monsters that rained upon him. The Lion Sin of Pride looked up in confusion as the shadows crashed onto him. Preparing to devour him and add him as another fatality of the Grail War. However, Sakura found herself subconsciously backing up again as Escanor flared more of his power and destroyed the shadows with a giant streak of fire from Rhitta. Escanor stepped out from where the shadows once were and dusted himself up.

"I almost felt a cramp. That is a mistake of my own for not stretching." Escanor said as if nothing had happened.

Sakura glared at Escanor as she summoned more shadows and along with a few orbs of dark magic in an attempt to snuff out the man's life. Instead, Escanor managed to run away from the orbs before cutting down the shadows with ease. Eventually making his way up to Sakura's face as he attempted to swing down his axe. Only missing by a few hairs as Sakura flew away and unleashed another giant blast.

"Perfect Cube!" Merlin called out as she put a barrier around herself, the girls and most of the compound.

"What is this man?" Rin asked with wide eyes. "Is he some sort of phoenix?" she asked.

Merlin smirked at her student, "No Rin, this is the embodiment of the sun in the flesh of man." she said.

Escanor on the other hand felt a few scratches as he kept trying to chase after the girl. With a wave of his axe, Escanor threw a large wave of flames as Sakura. In return, the possessed girl blocked it with a barrier of darkness before countering with a giant orb. Escanor scoffed as he charged up a lot of heat onto the tip of his finger creating a large ball of fire.

"They say never to play with fire. Otherwise you may get burned child." Escanor said as his ball of fire overpowered Sakura's ball of darkness.

Sakura yelped in pain as she felt the heat brush against her skin to the point her clothes had a few small flames on them. Sakura quickly put them out before unleashing more of her power to summon a larger army of shadows onto Escanor. Who smirked as he saw them as mere cannon fodder for him to overcome. In the Lion Sin's eyes, they were just another chore leading up to the real errand he needed to finish up.

Escanor slashed his axe yet again as he just narrowly missed Sakura's flying form. Sakura continously evaded all of Escanors slashes and punches before unleashing a giant wave of darkness upon Escanor. As Escanor was breaking through the waves of darkness. Sakura raised her hand and d trapped him in a large dome before subsequently crushing him in it.

"This is the end, you won't burn me!" Sakura said with a glare. Escanor felt the heavy weight of the dome as it crushed him, "Grandfather is already displeased that I have taken so long. I am disappointed in myself as well." she said.

Escanor remained silent as Sakura added another dome to add to the weight of him being crushed. With the girls looking rather fearful while Merlin looked impassive.

"There is no need to suffer. Just give into despair. You will be better off that way." Sakura said as she created a large wave of darkness to consume Escanor.

To add to the attack to create some insurance. Sakura created several spikes to impale Escanor. As she didn't trust him to just stay down from being crushed and drown under immense pressure. The power of the sun was stronger than it appeared as only light can combat the darkness.

Escanor grunted, "Who decided that?" he asked.

"Hm?" Sakura wondered if she really heard Escanor.

"I ask again, who decided that?" Escanor asked before his entire body was surrounded by bright flames.

Sakura gasped in shock as Escanor destroyed the darkness that restrained him. Sakura cornered a lion and recklessly stepped on it's throat before getting off. Thinking that it would be a good pet that learned discipline. This lion however, bowed down to no one but a select few.

(Seven Deadly Sins OST - 72-:THE1/KG-GR-2)

"You crushed me thinking I would submit, who decided that?" Escanor asked as he slowly walked towards the girl. Sakura stumbled back in fear, "A small girl with no free will defeating me? Who decided that?" he asked.

"You aren't human." Sakura said as she channelled more darkness around her.

"I am the embodiement of the sun. For a owe a debt of gratitude for being blessed by life and controlling the sun's power again." Escanor said as he created another sphere of fire on the tip of his finger before remembering a fond memory.

"You're stronger than daddy? You must be the strongest person in the world! Can I be like you?"

Escanor chuckled at the idea, 'No Naruto, you could never be like me. Because only you could surpass myself and your father. Regardless of how many lives you live.' he thought before a skill kicked in.

Descendant of Ashura - C Rank (True Rank A)

Sakura raised both hands as she attempted to summon more creatures of darkness along with a giant wave to wash Escanor away. Escanor didn't back away as he threw the sphere at the wave and creatures resulting in the collision creating a giant explosion that sent Sakura crashing through the walls of the residence.

Sakura's eyes widened as she realized how much danger she was in. With the creation of a few more shadowy figures. Sakura flew high into the air and blasted off towards the grail. Only briefly having to dodge another giant ball of flames from Escanor.

"Come back coward!" Escanor yelled as he ran after her on foot.

"Escanor you have to wait for your fight. We have more pressing issues at the moment." Merlin said before hearing a loud explosion from the compound.

"What was that?" Ayaka asked nervously.

Suddenly they heard laughter, "You may now bow your heads in honor of my prescence." said an adult male who came out. "The True King has returned now that the upstart is dead and my treasures returned to me." he said.

"Gil?" Merlin asked.

"Gross!" Ayaka yelled as she along with Luvia covered their eyes.

Escanor gripped his axe, "Such rudeness." he said.

"It is not rudeness, it is honesty. My greatness shines above all others, but I can see your point." Gil said as he strutted around in his new adult body. Before looking at the red light in the distance, "For now, my dear ancestor who I see as a father needs all the help he can get. As he handed me the key to Babylon's treasures, I have regained my true form. Now let us go!" he demanded.

Merlin kept a blank face, "Gil put some clothes on." she said.

Gil looked down and realized he was naked. No doubt that when Naruto left behind the Key of Babylon to Gil after his adult self died. It effected his body and turned him into an adult. Granting him more power than what he originally had as a child. Along with a real body which sadly, meant his clothes no longer fit and now he was in the nude. Thinking about it, he at least wished he had the same effect as the Hulk. Who somehow always happens to keep his pants on whenever he grows into a giant brute.

However the former child chose to shrug it off, "It does not matter Mage of Britannia. My greatness shines brighter than the sun itself." he said proudly.

Merlin blinked, "That was not a request young man." she said.

Gil crossed his arms, "Perhaps I prefer this form more than the other." he said before Escanor lifted him up by the head.

"You will dress up. A gentlemen, royalty or plebeian, will dress in fine clothing before Miss Merlin." Escanor said as he tossed Gil back inside.

"How dare you, you brute!?" Gil asked angrily.

"Someone tell me when it's clear to look." Ayaka said as she kept her eyes covered.

Merlin sighed, "This is the reason I never wanted children." she said.

Meanwhile in Avalon

The other Merlin nodded, "You don't think Artoria was as difficult?" he asked as if his counterpart could hear him.

At the same time, the Holy Grail

Naruto drew Truthguard and Oathseeker as he lead Arthur, Achilles and Medea deep into the domain of the Holy Grail. To Naruto, it almost looked like some interpretation of the underworld. Naruto didn't want to imagine the whole world looking like this. In fact, this was less of a fantasy journey of some NEET's dream. Rather this was more of a horror that Dante Alighieri tried to describe in his interpretation of the biblical hell.

As mentioned before, not your typical fantasy novel experience of fighting demons. This was a real horror of demonic creatures and ungodly images that really make someone pray that they never go to the underworld. Not some perverted dreamscape filled with sexy monsters with large breasts or sweet abs. Instead of sex and partying and other forms of sins, this was a fight for survival.

"Careful you three. This stopped being fun a long time ago." Naruto said.

"When was it ever fun!?" Medea asked as a giant tick mark appeared on her head.

Naruto crossed his arms and looked away, "It was fun when I wasn't the one getting almost killed by a single strike. Trust me, many years of travelling shouldn't be spent on knowledge or seeing cool things." he said. "A few push ups and squats helps a long way. That and having the ability to cancel curses and blessings are a major benefactor." he added.

Medea sighed, "Okay Foreigner, as you are the survivalist here. What do you suppose we do when we find the Holy Grail?" she asked expecting a blunt answer from her best friend's father.

"Well first we see how bad it is. It's not like I should try to nuke it. For there might be something keeping the whole thing active." Naruto said.

"Uncle, once it's destroyed. There's a chance Medea, myself and everyone else will disappear." Arthur said as Naruto nodded.

"I understand that." Naruto said without facing Arthur.

"But what about the Grail? If what we learned from you through Gowther's memory transfer is true. Won't the Grail return again and remain corrupted?" Arthur asked.

"Kid has a point, I don't wanna get summoned again and find out the world is ending again." Achilles said.

Naruto pondered on that one, "I suppose you're right. Despite the fire, the Grail was stopped but I guess that's just another reason to look into the Grail before trying to destroy it. You never know what might happen." he said.

Medea whimpered, "So much for my wish." she whined.

Naruto patted her head, "I'll by you some ice cream when this is over." he said.

Achilles and Arthur sweat dropped, 'Is now a good time to have this conversation?' they thought at the same time.

"I don't want ice cream! I want to spend my days with Souichirou!" Medea whined.

"Fine I'll resurrect you when this is over." Naruto said.

"That's not bette! It wouldn't be me! It would be the real me and she wouldn't know what's going on!" Medea cried before raising her hand to block a large dagger. She gritted her teeth, "Who is trying to kill us now?" she asked.

Naruto turned around, "And time for chit chat is over." he said before blocking the next dagger with his shield. He turned his head towards Arthur, "8 O'clock Arthur, 45 to 90 degrees upward to avoid losing your grip." he said.

Arthur's eyes widened as he blocked a few daggers, "You sound like that Iruka man." he said before blocking one behind him.

"Where are these daggers coming from?" Medea asked as she raised a barier to block a few more rapid bursts of daggers.

"A coward or a tactician." Naruto said before catching the next dagger. He tossed it to the side and heard some metal clashing, "Assassin's here!" he said as he saw a skull mask.

Arthur and Medea quickly turned around and saw True Assassin jump over them, "Rain of Light!" Medea yells as she tries to blast Assassin.

Despite his amazing agility, Assassin couldn't avoid all the blasts before crashing down on the ground. Where he quickly had to roll away as Achilles tried to impale him with his spear. Unfortunately for Assassin, he couldn't find a chance to escape as he he was trapped between Arthur and Achilles. Although the two didn't have the necessary chemistry to fight a cornered opponent. Assassin was a worse fighter as his close combat skills mainly worked when he could fight a surprised or stunned foe.

Which left him at the mercy of the King of Knights and Hero of the Trojan War as he found himself skewered several times before being restrained by Medea's threads. Assassin struggled to move before Medea tightened her threads around his arms and his throat.

"Well I feel useless, but good job kids." Naruto said before gripping Assassin's head. "Okay spooky, who's your master?" he asked.

Assassin looked up at Naruto, "What valid reason would I need to answer that?" he asked.

Naruto sighed as he gripped his shoulder, "Caster, Rider, you two shut up. This trick will hurt you two if you say anything." he said as a marking appeared on his shoulder.

"What is that? Also why aren't you giving me warnings?" Arthur asked sounding fearful.

Suddenly the mark started to glow brightly and said, Shinjitsu. Translating to English as Truth. Naruto cracked his neck as he tightened his hold on Assassin's head.

"Can I not just use Rule Breaker on him?" Medea asked thinking she could force Assassin to do her bidding.

"It would probably work, but I think his master has a greater authority." Naruto partially lied as he didn't want any accidental casualties. He turned his head back to Assassin, "Who do you work for?" he asked.

"I refuse to speak." Assassin said as he had resistance against interrogations.

"Caster-chan." Naruto said making Medea tighten the threads.

Assassin didn't budge, "A little harm does so little when the body is abandoned after death." he said.

"Regardless, you're useless to your master if you're dead." Naruto said confusing the group.

"Then end my life. You have me at your mercy and I have no fear." Assassin told him defiantly.

'So he's obedient, most likely enough to warrant a mutual understanding.' Naruto thought. Then he tried something else, "Is your master nearby?" he asked.

Assassin remained silent, which annoyed Naruto. The seal on his shoulder was the Commandment of Truth. It didn't see any truth or anything like that, it merely harmed anyone that told lies. By doing so, the victim would be turned to stone and Naruto would crush Assassin if he told a lie. He assumed that he would either make Assassin talk or at least get rid of him quickly.

"If you tell, I'll let you walk away." Naruto said trying to mess with him.

"I doubt you would and I would not accept the offer." Assassin replied.

That was worse, although the Ten Commandments themselves were not immune to their own power. Such as Galand turning into stone for backing out of a bet which was a technical lie. The demon turned to stone and was supposedly shattered by Mael when he went hunting for the commandments. Naruto didn't turn into stone for lying because of the fact he had Grace, a power similar to a Commandment but negated the power if used against someone with Grace.

He really hoped he could mess with Assassin's head.

"What are you willing to give up to sell out your master?" Naruto asked.

"I do have a wish, I admit that. However I am in no position to survive to make that happen." Assassin said as he had no desire to change sides.

"This is a waste of time! We should just kill him!" Medea said angrily.

"No not yet!" Naruto said as Medea already fired her magic at Assassin.

Unfortunately the patient Assassin managed to cut his way out with his dagger somehow. He quickly tossed off his black cloak as it hit the energy beam. Allowing the man to reveal his deformed arm as it extended towards Medea.

"Shit! He was waiting for this!" Achilles yelled as he tried to use all his speed to attack Assassin.

"Zabaniya!" Assassin yelled as his outstretched hand touched Medea's chest.

Medea attempted to blast him away, "Rain of Light!" she yells before missing her target.

Only to reveal that Assassin was clutching a heart in his hand before crushing it without any remorse. Medea gasped loudly as she fell with Naruto catching her before she hit the ground. Meanwhile Arthur dashed for Assassin and swung down his sword. Assassin blocked the sword and jumped away before Achilles caught him.

"He's getting away!" Achilles exclaimed as he used all his speed to chase after Assassin.

Only for him to disappear via Presence of Concealment, "He's going to attack from the shadows." Arthur said as he kept up his guard.

"Or he retreated. I doubt the master is too far away." Naruto said as Medea coughed loudly.

"I thought he killed me!" Medea said with wide eyes.

"He tried that on me. Luckily I have more than one heart and sadly, you're an idiot for not letting me do my job." Naruto said.

Medea scoffed as she stood up and walked away, "I can handle this. I don't need you at all." she said before gasping.

When she was suddenly turned into stone. Naruto sighed as his hands started to glow as he waved them around Medea. Who slowly returned back to normal. Before falling to her knees and gasping for air.

"What was that!?" Medea asked.

"My commandment, I wanted to get information out of Assassin. Anyone who lies around my presence turns into stone." Naruto said as she blushed.

"So you called my bluff about not needing you." Medea said while nervously scratching her cheek.

Arthur sighed, "Let's go, Assassin is still alive and there's probably more things waiting for us." he said as he lead the way.

With Zeref

"Fire Magic: Flaming Bullets." Zeref called out as Zouken disappeared into the ground.

"Zeref-sama, I suggest you move on ahead! I will deal with this cretin by myself!" Pandora's Actor said as he gripped his sword.

"Are you sure? He is no mere elderly man if he caused this mess." Zeref asked.

The doppelgänger nodded, "Rest assured, your faith in me will not go wasted." he said as Zeref accepted his answered and left.

Zouken chuckled, "A loyal lapdog, an actual puppet with a soul is a marvel to watch." he said.

Pandora's Actor tightened his grip, "I was blessed with a portion of Zeldris' sama's power despite never meeting the man. So I will use it to put you down!" he yells as he dashes towards Zouken at blazing speeds.

Only to stop as he felt a dirk stab him in the neck from a far. Pandora's Actor stumbled around before finding a wave of darkness hitting him the face. The doppelgänger growled as he burned it all away with Hellblaze before looking for Zouken who stood beside Assassin.

"Let us see how long you last." Zouken said as he tested the puppet. "I'm sure little Sakura is on her way now. No doubt that boy is almost here as well." he said referring to Shirou.

"You will not lay a finger on Shirou-sama or his mate!" Pandora's Actor yelled as he blocked the next dirk aimed for his head.

After Zouken disappeared into the shadows. Assassin hopped around in an attempt to find a weak point within Pandora's Actor. Only finding it difficult as he kept moving too quickly to pinpoint a good position to hit him from. Only relying on rapid strikes from various angles in an attempt to exhaust or disorient him. Before bringing down his short blade onto Pandora's Actor in an attempt to apply pressure onto him.

"What do you seek from your servitude puppet?" Assassin asked.

"I need not answer a masked cretin." Pandora's Actor said before kicking Assassin away. Before Assassin had the chance to counter, a large portal appeared over his head, "Dies Irae!" Pandora's Actor yelled as a bolt of lightning struck Assassin where he stood.

As Assassin was fighting to survive against Naruto's creation. Zouken slipped away unnoticed as he could sense Sakura arriving. He knew that the rest of Naruto's little adventurer's party would arrive soon enough. With a lot more backup on the way.

With Shirou

Mordred grimaced, "Damn, we should be looking for Aki but I wouldn't even know where to look." she said as Frankenstien whimpered.

"Aki." she whimpered as she saw her master as a close friend and almost a sister figure.

Shirou's curse mark moved around in different shapes, "I sense Naruto. There's no doubt the Holy Grail is here and he's on his way to destroy it." he said before a wave of banshees arrived.

"Hang on!" Odd Eyes Dragon exclaimed.

Shirou failed to do as he was told before he fell off, "Shirou!" Saber called out.

Shirou gritted his teeth and he concentrated hard enough to spread wings, "I'll be fine! I'll find Naruto and help deal with the grail!" he yelled before cutting through a few banshees that got in the way. "Quicksword!" he said as he thrusted his sword in a rapid pace until he had a giant opening for him to fly through.

Mordred whistled, "Someone has a cool master." she said.

Saber nodded, "I wouldn't trade him for anyone in the world." she said feeling proud of how far Shirou has come.

"Now if only this jerk would wake up already!" Mordred yelled as she bopped Astolfo's unconscious head.

"Lazy." Frankenstein muttered.

Saber sweat dropped, "Here's an idea Mordred." she said grabbing Mordred's attention despite the battle around them. "Just imagine that Rider here is Bedivere." she said.

Mordred remained silent before repeatedly slapping Astolfo's cheeks, "Wake the hell up you brown nose piece of crap!" she yelled.

With Shirou

Once he made his way inside the strange cavern. Shirou tried to ignore the unstable sight of the grail trying to transform this cavern into a place of nightmares. He kept his guard up as landed on the ground and prepared to either face Sakura or the grail itself. Despite how calm he seemed, he felt like his heart was about to burst out his chest and his lungs were about to ignite into flames.

'I can use sensing right?' Shirou mentally asked himself as he tried to relax a bit to detect anything within his surroundings.

A couple of minutes later, he sensed something in the far distance. Moving with haste, Shirou started to feel something else nearby and it was emanating with a dark energy that made him feel really sick. Shirou thanked the training and conditioning everyone put him through as his younger self from before the war would have like lost consciousness.

"That must be like miasma or something that Naruto talks about. It's a lot worse than the giant sand tanuki we fought." Shirou muttered before finding a path lit up by pink energy.

Shirou covered his eyesight with his arm as he came closer. He could see this strange object in the middle of the room if you could call it that. Some sort of egg or hive with a few eyes high above it that were staring at him intently. The whole thing looked like some sort of creature trapped inside of an egg and it was ready to hatch. Shirou shook his head as he tried to focus on what that thing was and see if he could do anything or consider running off to look for Naruto or anyone else. Only to stop as he sensed that other energy signature he felt in the beginning of his search.

Shirou looked around before noticing someone was being held in the air by two orbs as if they were chained up. Upon closer inspection, Shirou found an unconscious Aki covered in burn marks and scratches.

"Aki! Aki can you here me?" Shirou asked as he tried to wake up the nurse.

Aki let out a pain filled groan before trying to open her eyes, "S-Shirou-kun?" she asked.

"I'm getting you out of here." Shirou said as he placed his hand on one of the orbs. "Trace on." he said as he scanned the orb.

Using Naruto's teachings of his own version of Trace On. Shirou saw through the orb as if it were a lock that needed to be picked open. After a minute, Shirou disabled the orb and quickly grabbed Aki's weak form. Shirou quickly disabled the other orb, thus freeing both hands as he lifted her into both arms. Only to wheeze as he tried carrying Aki like a bride.

"Sorry if this sounds rude, but you're pretty heavy." Shirou muttered.

"It goes… s-straight to m-my… chest." Aki muttered before lying her head on his shoulder.

"I… don't think I needed to know that." Shirou said before trying to walk out.

Only to be stopped by a figure jumping a few feet away from him, "Hello again Emiya." the figure said impassively.

Shirou glared at the figure, "Kotomine! You were behind all of this!" he snarled.

"Not entirely, but the end result is what I wanted." Kotomine says as he takes off his jacket. The priest cracked his knuckles and stretched as he slowly walked towards Shirou, "I suppose this is how it ends." he said.

"Good versus evil?" Shirou asked.

"There is no such thing. No one is born or destined for either. It's a matter of free will really and what every human chooses to do with it." Kotomine answered.

"What about that thing?" Shirou asked as he gestured to the somewhat visible monster. Oh how he despised what it was doing, "That thing is going to destroy everything and kill everyone." he said.

"As I said, nothing is born good or evil Emiya. It's an Avenger class servant, as a servant it has to complete it's objective. When it completes it's objective, only then will it decide whether or not it feels guilty." Kotomine replied as he had no care for whatever happens.

"Is that what your wish is? To test the limits of morality?" Shirou asked with a glare.

"If it had to be simplified, then yes." Kotomine answers as he takes an offensive stance.

Shirou was angry at the predicament he was in. He was holding an unconscious woman who would no doubt harm her just to get to Shirou. Not of spite but as collateral damage that was necessary for his own cause. Before Shirou was about to be struck by the muscular priest, a barrier appeared and blocked his punch. Kotomine jumped back as he saw Zeref arrive just in time.

"Ara ara Shirou, no one can leave you alone without you trying to be heroic." Zeref said looking calm as ever.

"Zeref!" Shirou cried out as his ancestor arrived beside him.

"I will take the girl. Normally I would try to help with the priest but I'm the most knowledgeable one here to deal with that." Zeref said pointing to the Holy Grail.

"Thanks, but what about everyone else?" Shirou asked before seeing Zeref smirk.

Elsewhere, with Rin

As Dark Rebellion Dragon descended towards the cavern. The dragon saw it's counterpart, Odd Eyes, fending off various demons escaping the grail to attack them.

"Girl, do you think you can make it inside on your own?" Dark Rebellion Dragon asked.

"I can do it. Just land close to the ground." Rin answered.

"Rin, is that sword going to be enough for you?" Merlin asked.

The sword wrapped in a cloth was an experimental weapon Merlin helped prepare. Rin, despite feeling hesitant to ask in the beginning, asked for Merlin's advice. As this was an ancient weapon in the Tohsaka family and thought it would be a good weapon to have seeing as the demons were arriving. So with a sample Merlin kept around of Naruto's grids which were practically the same as Shirou's Trace On ability. The two borrowed Ilya and had a strange time journey of their own to witness the beginning of the original Holy Grail Wars in Fuyuki so many years ago.

Along with catching a glimpse of Zelretch and his jeweled sword. Now Rin was using it in hopes of fighting on equal ground with Sakura. Especially when the possessed girl is hoping to kill both Rin and Shirou before Angra Mainyu is released and causes humanity's extinction.

"It has to." Rin answered as they landed on the ground.

Surprisingly enough, Gil also came down. Luckily with a new set of clothe, much more unique than the standard leather jacket and pants that his adult counterpart wore and more regal compared to that clunky gold armor he had as an Archer over 10 years ago.

"And succeed she must, no thanks to that Archer lying down and continuing his nap." Gil said as Archer had woken up just in time.

"I don't need sass from a child." Archer grumbled.

"I am a king, no mere child. Now go then, the day is wasting away. There can be no kingdom if there are no subjects left!" Gil said before trying to hurry them.

When suddenly a familiar pink haired foe arrived. Rin drew her sword and Archer aimed his arrow while Merlin prepared an energy blast. When suddenly Gil's spears and lances got in the way.

"Hold your fire you wild apes!" Gil yelled as Rider arrived.

Rider raised her chained weapons when more of Gil's treasures appeared. All of them surrounding her and aiming for her head. Just to end her life at the flick of the wrist.

"Gil." Merlin said expecting the king to explain himself.

"She cares deeply for the Matou girl. I have foreseen her trying to approach her. Originally intending to fight us all at the cost of her life but out of the love and compassion for her true master." Gil said in a semi poetic manner.

Everyone gazed at Rider suspiciously, "He is correct, Sakura must live as this is not her fault." she said still willing to risk her life.

"And that is why, we must become allies!" Gil said with a hearty chuckle.

*SCREECH*

Gil glared at the many winged demons in the sky, "Be silent!" he yelled before blasting most of them out of the sky. Then turning to Rider, "Now milady, what do you say about a temporary team up? I am not one for teamwork either but, I can make an exception if you are willing to do so as well." he said trying to sound charismatic.

Rider remained silent and emotionless for a moment before nodding, "Very well, you have more cooperation for now. Only now." she said warning them.

Rin didn't like that negative tone but agreed with it, "Fine, but we do things my way." she said as Rider reluctantly nodded.

"We should hurry then. The war's about to end in a way we don't want it to." Archer said as Rin started leading the way.

Deep down, still having the intent to kill her sister as she wasn't as optimistic as Shirou or Naruto about saving people. Then again, neither of them would be as optimistic, kind hearted and naive as a version of Naruto that the one she knows never likes to talk about. Always muttering something about stupid idiots with buzzcuts and bad Star Wars references.

Rin chose to stop paying attention to that her family didn't believe in the use of modern technology.

With Naruto's Group

"KYAAH!" Naruto shouted as stabbed a winged creature through the head. He let out a loud sigh, "This is getting annoying, am I leading us through some kind of a circle." he said as he placed his hand on the ground.

Medea studied the cavern around them as Naruto's grids activated as he tried to find a passageway to the Grail. The Witch of Colchis kept her guard up as various monsters of demonic origin kept popping out like an annoying video game battle. She was sure she would run out of mana before they could reach the Grail and Medea was very sure that would be a difficult battle to handle.

"Perhaps the cavern keeps shifting to lead us around." Medea suggested as she brought Rule Breaker out.

"What is that?" Achilles asked as he pointed at the knife.

"If you must know, it's not something I can physically harm someone with. It lets me nullify most forms of magecraft or rewrite them." Medea answered.

Arthur stepped back and moved towards Naruto, "How short is the leash you have on her?" he asked his ancestor.

"Short, but if she cuts herself free. I'll have to learn to ignore Albedo's pleas for the girl." Naruto answered before noticing a path.

Achilles scratched his head awkwardly, "You know, despite the fact that Jason is an asshole that deserves worst treatment than me. I'm really glad that idiot isn't here." he said.

Medea nodded, "The fool would have gotten us killed several times over. Although it's clear that Albedo-chan has more class seeing as that Archer boy has far more class." she said.

"Robin is the type to win by any means. So he's more of the guy willing to play dirty." Achilles said.

"I think my aunt Circe is interested in those type of men." Medea replied.

"Didn't she try to tempt Odysseus who was already married?" Achilles asked.

"Focus you two! Medea, break open that wall with your Noble Phantasm." Naruto odered as he pointed at a wall that was surrounded by black grids.

Medea nodded as she brought out her knife, "I suppose this is a special occasion. Rule…"

*CLANG*

Medea quickly stepped back as she saw Achilles block a giant spear with his shield. With the Rider doing everything he could to stand his ground as he tried to push away the spear. Despite how much pressure and speed it built off to the point his back touched the wall. Eventually the spear did stop but not without Achilles falling on the ground from the sheer pressure of the surprise attack.

"Damn it, I really hate this part of the job but I can't break orders." said a familiar voice.

"Lancer's not dead!" Naruto shouted.

"You're not human!" everyone else yelled.

"Yes I am!" Lancer shouted before retrieving his spear.

Naruto signalled for Medea to try again, "I need someone to hold off spear boy." he said.

Achilles smirked, "I can handle spandex boy. You go ahead." he said

"Good, try not to die." Naruto said as Medea broke the wall before all three left the two warriors to clash.

Next room

As the group made their way through the narrow corridor. Naruto create a thick magical barrier as a powerful blast appeared out of nowhere. Revealing Rin leading her own group down the path she created.

"I'm not cleaning this up." Archer muttered as Rin's group found Naruto's group.

"Tsundere-chan and company have arrived!" Naruto cheered as a tick mark appeared above Rin's head.

"Stop giving me stupid nicknames!" Rin yelled angrily.

"I will when you stop being everyone's favorite tsundere." Naruto replied as Rin got angrier. Instead of snarling or gritting her teeth, she made this little pout, "Aw come on! Don't make that face if you don't want to be treated like an adorable child than a strong woman." Naruto said.

The teasing ended once everyone got into a defensive position. As they saw various little shadowy figures appearing and standing in a circle. When suddenly Sakura appeared in all her glory. After her escape from a near death experience with Escanor, Sakura managed to arrive and heal before making this confrontation happen. Sakura smiled as she looked at the massive crowd before turning her sights to Rin.

"Hello big sister." Sakura greeted.

"Sakura, I'm here to end you." Rin said as most of the group looked wide eyed at Rin's declaration.

Sakura tilted her head, "I see, you should have turn and run big sister. My magic has grown more powerful than you could ever hope to achieve." she said seemingly arrogant.

Rin narrowed her eyes at her former sister, "Is that what you hoped to prove Sakura? That you wanted to be better than me?" she asked.

Sakura frowned, "I wanted you to see me as an equal. I waited for you for over 10 years and yet you walk around like nothing happened at all. Like you were the special person and I am and always will be beneath you." she said sounding angrier by the minute.

"Akward." Arthur muttered.

Sakura wasn't done there, "You are always high and mighty Rin. Just like our father, you discarded me as if I never existed. That you were the greatest because of your superior power. You could never understand the feelings of others because you only think of your goals rather than yourself or anyone else." she said.

It was partially true, Rin was in the Holy Grail War not because she had a wish like every other master. It was more like a family tradition as seen with it taking place centuries ago when Nagato Tohsaka initiated the Grail Wars with Justeaze and Zouken.

However Arthur felt like he got hit about the part about understanding others. Though not as bad as Artoria, though some details are a bit different. Both versions of the King of Knights left Camelot to fall with one reason being that they never understood human emotions. Which lead to some knights abandoning Camelot and others like Mordred to rebel against the kingdom.

Naruto on the other hand felt like this was all familiar. Always remembering those glares and dirty looks his siblings would give him during their childhood. Similar to Rin, he loved his siblings and took care of them as the elder sibling. He always wondered where the arrogance came from as he would secretly watch them since his return to see if someone was influencing them or if a seal or mind altering technique was at work.

Naruto sighed, 'Maybe I should try talking to them later. Maybe get them to open up.' he thought before hearing Rin's response.

Rin laughed, "Is that all Sakura? You sacrificed your humanity because you were being petty?" she asked then she felt a great amount of pain. Half of the entire group just slapped the back of Rin's head, "What the heck!? Did you all just hit me? You too Archer?" she asked as Archer looked nervous.

"I had my reasons Rin." Archer said looking shady.

"As a younger sister, I take offense to those words." Rider said emotionlessly.

"How can you be mean to your sister?" Medea asked.

"I have my own problems with my siblings too Rin. I don't need another arrogant bitch in my life." Naruto said.

Arthur and Gil stood there and shook their heads in disappointment.

"You didn't let me finish! I was going to say something else!" Rin said angrily as they interrupted her.

"No more words! Just die!" Sakura yelled as she summoend several orb appeared in the room.

Naruto slammed his palms down and created a large dome to shield everyone. Just as the orbs turned into spiked balls where their spikes would extend and attempt to pierce everything in sight. Now that everyone was saved from being skewered, Rin aimed her sword at one side of the dome and blasted through the darkness Sakura created.

With the bright light emanating from the powerful sword, it destroyed the darkness surrounding everyone. With Rin standing at the front and ready for any attack that Sakura has planned for them.

"What the hell is that? Is that thing inter-dimensional?" Naruto asked with wide eyes.

"This is the Jewel Crested Sword of Zelretch." Rin answered before looking at Sakura. "Have you heard of him Sakura? Zelretch?" she asked seeing Sakura's eye twitch despite being confused by the name.

"Now's not the time to taunt her Rin. You can some of us can stay behind and help you while the rest deal with the Grail." Naruto said.

"You won't do anything of the sort sensei." Sakura said as she surrounded Naruto with various orbs covered in black electricity.

"Sakura, I know Japan doesn't believe in detention, but you can expect a long punishment when classes start again." Naruto said with a frown before the orbs exploded.

Sakura giggled before witnessing a giant pillar of stone where Naruto once stood. Before it shattered and revealed that the man hid himself inside just as the explosion had went off.

"I need volunteers to help Rin while the rest follow me." Naruto said.

"I will stay behind." Rider said.

"I can assist with my own magic." Medea said.

"Archer, you stay with them." Rin said having faith in her skills.

Archer nodded as Naruto gestured for the boys to follow him, "Let's go boys!" Naruto said as he ran at Sakura.

Sakura let out a small growl as she spawned a large tidal wave of darkness at them. To which Naruto countered by blasting a streak of lightning at the wave. With enough power, he split the wave in half and left a giant opening for the group. However Sakura was still adament about not letting Naruto and the boys get through her and towards the Grail. As she prepared to create a dome to crush them as she tried with Escanor, Naruto put his hands together and created a large orb.

"I know dad wanted to teach all three of us this, but I had to get creative all these years and learn it on my own." Naruto said as the orb turned black with a purple outline.

"Just die!" Sakura yelled.

"Rasengan!" Naruto shouted as aimed for Sakura.

The possessed girl stopped her technique to quickly float away and dodge the attack. When suddenly, Naruto disappeared from her sight and could no longer sense him. Then all of a sudden, she felt the sphere coming from on top of her. Causing Sakura to crash face first into the floor.

"Sorry Sakura, if it were Shinji. I would have made it more deadlier." Naruto said apologetically before running.

Sakura glared at the back of Naruto's head as she tried to blast him from behind. Only to avoid a heavy magical attack from Rin.

"I'm your opponent Sakura." Rin said as Sakura remembered her original goal.

With Shirou

*CRACK*

Once again, after throwing another punch. Shirou found a fish crashing against his cheek. Kotomine was still standing and was far from exhausted as he wouldn't admit defeat or surrender until he was unable to move or dead. With the man not caring how strong Shirou was even with the boy tapping into the power of his demon heritage. The power was great and immense but Shirou was still not used to it as he felt like it was still burning him alive from the inside.

'Keep moving, it's about staying strong even when the world burns around you. Even if everything is falling apart, there is nothing left if I lose here.' Shirou thought through gritted teeth.

*CRACK*

Shirou grunted as he felt Kotomine punch him right in the jaw. Shirou countered this by landing a kick to his shoulder. The two continued aimlessly as Zeref continued to go through various tools and magics to figure out how stop the Grail from releasing that nihilistic priest's wet dream.

"I'm afraid this is beyond reasoning." Zeref said before sensing his father's presence.

"Shirou!" Arthur said as he saw the fight.

Naruto grabbed Arthur's shoulder, "No Arthur, I can tell this is Shirou's fight. His convictions lead to this. If you interrupt now, you might as well leave him for dead." he said.

"We can just end this farce with a single blow." Gil said as he aimed one of his spears towards Kotomine's head.

Naruto ripped out the spear from the gate, "No, just trust me on this. Besides, I know there's more to it than just punching each other to death." he said before leading them towards the Grail

When suddenly they were stopped by the sight of Zouken in the distance, "The old codger still lives." Gil said with narrow eyes.

"You two deal with him. I can handle the Grail." Naruto said as Gil and Arthur chased after the old man.

Zeref turned to meet his father, "Father I…"

"I know Gil, I'm punching that thing until it breaks!" Naruto said.

Zeref sighed, "Of course you will. Yet I can safely say a barrier or some sort of sealing magic won't be enough." he said.

With The Grail

Naruto looked up at the Holy Grail and the monstrous fetus inside. That stared at Naruto's short form with it's three unblinking eyes. Just waiting to tear through anything and everything that's alive. Naruto himself only nodded as he thought about his own theory and beliefs of the concept of existence.

"It's funny really, there is a preexisting intellect of the cosmos that designed the "origins" of life forms. It's said that intellect preceded even the big bang itself and that every living organism itself is lead by some form of intellect." Naruto explained as he walked closer towards the grai. When he suddenly extended his wings and flew up close to it, "Naturally I'm against the killing of unborn creatures. As it only satisfies barbaric actions. Regardless of the purpose or goal that life form wishes to lead." he added before his arm was covered in purple flames.

The three eyes of the fetus within the grail stared at Naruto very intently. Before Naruto looked at it with wide eyes that lacked any emotion with his vision pointed directly at the creature.

"However, I can't forgive something that lacks enough intellect to develop free will and us it in something productive." Naruto said before he raised his hand. With the fires glowing brighter, "SHINIGAMI CHOP!" he screams his gigantic flame covered hand smashes itself against the Grai.

Thus creating a gigantic crack that shook the entire cavern along with a good portion of the surface. Naruto's face was then covered by lots of demonic marks reminiscent of the ones his father and uncle had during his first lifetime. Surprisingly enough, even the whisker marks which he had kept hidden for so many years even started to grow more defined and gave him an animalistic appearance.

"I will tear you out and give you a new life's purpose that will be shorter than your plans for a culling!" Naruto shouted as he stabbed his sword into the Grail.

Zeref subconsciously stepped back as he felt his father's true power leaking, 'When has he ever been this intense?' he wondered fearfully.

"SHINIGAMI CHOP!" Naruto yells again as he shakes the entire cavern with his blunt force.

"I better prepare a strong barrier." Zeref said knowing how much damage would occur with the destruction of the grail.

Back with Shirou

Shirou managed to hold his ground despite the massive earthquakes that Naruto was causing. Kotomine also managed to hold his ground although not without some difficulty and a few sloppier punches. Though the last one sent Shirou crashing onto the ground where Kotomine kicked him in the ribs making him roll across the room.

Shirou struggled to stand as he could sense his demon side burning within him. He tried to desperately stand up and gain strength from his power, but it was working against him.

"I admit that power is something rather terrifying, but it's useless for someone relying on a temporary boost." Kotomine said as he avoided a punch and landed a knee in Shirou's face. As Shirou fell, Kotomine didn't let up, "It is not evil or cowardly, you just fail to realize why you want to fight Emiya." he said before kicking Shirou while he was down.

Shirou grunted as the kicks didn't end. Although for a brief moment he did feel like he understood what Kotomine said. The reason for his fight, the reason he needed his power and yet it was working against him. It wasn't some sudden epiphany but the concept repeatedly circled in his mind. Eventually, Shirou managed to gain the strength to harden his body before grabbing Kotomine's leg and tossing him aside with his enhanced strength.

Shirou continued to feel the pain around his body as well as exhaustion building up within him. He needed to lie down and stop moving but he wouldn't let that stop him. Shirou tried to breath carefully and keep tranquil despite the negative energy in the world surrounding him.

While Kotomine recovered by the sudden counterattack. The speed of which he ran suddenly felt slow to Shirou but at the same time it felt urgent that he respond. Despite the sudden feeling that a lot of electricty spread all around his body. One of Shirou's eyes turned into a Goddess Clan Triskelion symbol. By the time Shirou managed to control that much of his other half, Kotomine already arrived and landed a heavy blow to his chest, but Shirou only managed to stumble back.

Before his hand was charged up with a golden energy that sparked with great power.

Losing his anxiety, Shirou punched Kotomine back with his gold covered fist, "Ark!" he shouted as Kotomine tumbled towards the edge where the lava was.

"I see you learned to improve. That you are willing to use anything to win." Kotomine said as he struggled to stand back up from the Ark enhanced punch.

"It's not about doing anything. It's about doing whatever you can to win. My reason, is to protect everyone close to me." Shirou replied.

"Still as foolish as your father." Kotomine said as he charged at Shirou again.

This time, Shirou just managed to move his upper torso away, "It's not stupid, it's about doing the right thing and to do that. I need had to learn about sacrifice." he said before surprising Kotomine with another Ark enhanced punch to the jaw.

(Harukai Mirai - Last Page)

Kotomine grunted as his body was now showing signs of giving up. So too would the priest if he can no longer move. Kotomine has great desire to achieve his goals but with how far he has come. He will not let his pride come first but accept success or failure depending on how long he could last. As Shirou also appeared to still be in great pain.

'I won't be able to try to heal myself, but I still need to finish this.' Shirou thought as he used his remaining strength to run at Kotomine who kept throwing punches.

Shirou from then on used his Goddess power and attempt to create a small shield layer on his body. After a couple of tries, he managed to create one strong enough to lesson the blows. Before eventually delivering one last bone shattering punch to Kotomine's face. Making him crash down onto the ground causing a large spider web shaped crack to appear. With that, Shirou raised stood tall and walked past Kotomine.

"In the end, we both fought because of our sins." Shirou said.

Kotomine remained silent as Shirou left his body. All he did, was lie there and accept the cycle of life. Regardless of whether or not he would witness Angra Mainyu commit the extinction of humanity.

Shirou winced as he looked up at the bright lights coming from Naruto, "It's up to every one of us to end this." he said.

With Pandora's Actor

Pandora's Actor let out a smll scream as Assassin stabbed him in the eye, "When you are gone. My wish will be granted." he said before extending his arm and touching Pandora's Actor's chest, "Zabiniya!" he said as he crushed the heart.

Only to hear himself squelch as Pandora's Actor stabbed him in the chest with his sword, "My heart cannot be broken by a halloween clown!" Pandora's Actor yelled. "Hellblaze!" he yells as he burns True Assassin away.

"AUGH!" Assassin croaked as he tried reaching for the doppelgänger before falling apart from being killed by the flames.

Pandora's Actor returned to his true form and fell on his back, "That hurt! I need a break!" he said as he clutched his chest.

With Gil

Zouken gasped as he felt a giant beam from Gil's spears hit him through the chest, "Finish him off!" Gil exclaimed.

"I have him!" Arthur says as he decapitates Zouken while he's stunned.

Archer slid across the ground, "Let this be the last time." he said as his arrow took the shape of a tendril before piercing Zouken's head.

Zouken let out one last chuckle, "Death of the body is never the end." he said before his head was blown up by the arrow.

Archer sighed knowing that Caladbolg only destroyed the main threat. He looked behind him to see where he left Rin and the others behind. He knew very well that Zouken still had one last trick up his sleeve.

And it ended with Sakura who was still intent on killing Rin.

With Achilles

Achiles had to admit, Lancer was a strong individual and pretty fast too. However while he could go beyond even Lancer's limit in terms of speed. He didn't have the room to move around to do so. He only hoped that Lancer wouldn't notice that little barrier that Naruto put around the heel of his foot. It was slowing him down slightly but kept him predicted in case he got reckless or Lancer found his infamous weak spot.

"I admit, you're a lot better than that Archer." Lancer said showing some respect to his opponent.

Achilles grunted as the two clashed their spears, "I could say the same. The big guy needs to learn more than waving butterknives around." he said before the two skidded back.

"Something tells me my spear won't pierce your heart. Or at least it won't do so easily." Lancer said.

"My heart isn't what you should be aiming for." Achilles replied as he raised his shield.

Suddenly Lancer created a four pointed seal around them, "Ath nGabla. If you had even the tiniest thought about running away. It's too late now." he said.

As Achilles attempted to stab Lancer. The Hero of Troy grinned at the blue haired man. The two continued to clash their weapons before Lancer tried to land a series of quick strikes and kicks. Before Achilles bashed him his own shield. As Lancer recovered, Achilles took a big risk and tossed both of his weapons down on the ground.

Lancer raised a brow as Achilles raised both fists as he issued a challenge between them. To any spectators that could have witnessed the battle, they would be surprised to see Lancer drop his lance and connect his own fists with Achilles'. Thus the challenge was initiated as the entire world around them froze and turned the color gray.

With Rin

Rin cut through more tendrils of darkness generated by Sakura. As Rin's words only seemed to make Sakura furious. The young girl let her rage empower her. There was no absolute insurance that Sakura would win because of her greater power and the fact she let her negative emotions take control. However that didn't make things less hazardous for Rin who kept blasting her way around the darkness. As it only got worse as Sakura generated lesser demons to appear and attack Rin.

"I could use some help here!" Rin shouted as Rider stabbed the neck of one demon.

"I will hold off the beasts. Caster can divert Sakura's attacks." Rider said before wrapping her chain around another demon's neck.

"This is not something I expected but I'll do my best." Medea said as she blocked the various attacks from Sakura. Before summoning several magic circles to barrage Sakura, "Come here little girl. If you are so powerful, why not challenge a true mage from the era of the gods!?" she asked taunting Sakura.

Sakura sneered, "I hate you! You're all the same! You're all arrogant! You wouldn't know what it's like to be used or be denied the right to think for yourself!" she shouted as her attacks got intense.

"Woah!" Medea said as she barely avoided several explosive waves.

"She's losing her mind! We need to save her now!" Rider shouted.

Sakura let out another scream that almost sent Rin flying had Medea not caught her, "She's expending more energy but not enough." Medea said.

As Medea said, Sakura only unleashed more of her wrath, "I couldn't even do so much as breathe without permission! You wouldn't understand how it feels to be controlled Rin! None of you would understand the suffering I went through by being controlled!" Sakura shouted as tears fell down her face.

Now this time, Medea felt emotional pain as a goddess forced her to love Jason and do as the fool asked of her. Right before being tossed aside as if she were garbage. Meanwhile Rider started having bad flashbacks to the deaths of her sisters and images of Athena. Something that made her furious and depressed at the same time.

Putting aside her thoughts of her past behind. Rider pulled Rin away with her chains as to avoid a larger dark creature from attacking her. Medea continued to barrage the demon familiars while also suppressing fire on Sakura. Who by now was ready to snap once again. Before Sakura realized it, Rider managed to land behind Sakura and restrain her with the chains. Sakura fell to her knees as she watched in horror as Rin ran up to her with the Sword of Zelretch.


Then silence… nothing had happened.

"I'm such a fool." Rin said as blood fell from her body.

She dropped the sword as it turned into an ordinary box cutter. No doubt without the cloth, the timer had run out for the blade and it returned back to normal. Meaning Rin lost whatever chance she had at killing Sakura was now gone. However to Sakura's surprise, Rin hugged her former sister.

"I hate it when people try their hardest to get stronger then end up with nothing." Rin whispered as she placed a hand behind Sakura's head. "I always wanted to see you smile Sakura. I really do love you." she said as Sakura gasped in surprise.

Rider and Medea both watched as Sakura stopped her assault and that no more demons were being summoned. It was silent, as if Rin's voice was the only thing capable of generating even the tiniest bit noise in the entire world.

"I thought that if I suffered. It would make your life easier." Rin said before dropping her knife into the lava. "I guess I can't criticize Shirou. I knew I couldn't kill you once I saw you up close." she said giving Sakura a smile before letting go and collapsing.

"S-She loves me? I-I've been waiting so long to hear her say that." Sakura said before tears fell down her cheeks.

Rider quickly arrived and gently held Sakura, "She did Sakura. Even when she promised herself that she would kill you. All those words, those threats were empty. The love of a sister cuts deeper than any sword." she said.

Sakura gripped Rider's arms as she sobbed into her chest, "I killed her! I killed my big sister!" she screamed.

Rider unhooked her blindfold before gently stroking Sakura's hair, "It will be all better soon." she said as she watched Medea draw her knife.

"I'm sorry, Rule Breaker!" Medea called out as she stabbed Sakura in the back.

With Naruto

The child of Chaos did not seize his assault nor did he have any plans to do so. He kept ramming the Holy Grail as well as trying to squeeze sharp weapons into the cracks as way to break it open in order to attack Angra Mainyu while it was vulnerable. By now, the barrier keeping it incubated was about to break open.

"No more." Naruto said as he opened his arms wide.

Descendant of Ashura: Rank A

Unlike the one he gave Escanor, this one was meant to give him more qualities and similar abilities to that of the Uzumaki and Senju clan's founder. Sure this one gave him more power in connection with the sun but at the same time, he had a few abilities that mimicked Ashura Otsutsuki's power. In a matter of moments, six arms made up of a golden energy appeared around Naruto along with two demonic looking heads.

"Rasengan Barrage!" Naruto shouted as each hand developed his mana version of the Rasengan.

With all of them slamming down into the grail. The amount of force Naruto put into the Rasengan barrage was enough to completely break the outer barrier. Causing the creature inside to let out a violent scream as it came out.

"He did it!" Archer called out.

Gil narrowed his eyes before they widened, "It's not dead yet! Fall back!" he yelled.

(Berserk OST - Aria)

The beast that was supposedly Angra Manyu towered over everyone before letting out a howl that shook the entire cavern. Naruto glared at the creature before flying up to it and landing a large punch with one of his many fists. Causing it to crash against the wall. Though the lava burned the creature, it flared it's power to make the lava dry up and harden. Giving it more of a chance to fight without worrying about being killed by the environment.

"The big bastard doesn't want stay down and die." Naruto said before forming a bigger Rasengan in one hand.

The creature let out another roar before flailing it's arms at Naruto who dodged it.

"Chain Dragon Lightning!" Naruto shouted as he struck the beast with his lightning.

Yet the beast still had the strength to go on before smashing it's fist against Naruto who hit the barrier Zeref set up. Before being lifted up and slowly crushed. Naruto used his extra arms to grab the beast's fingers and violently twisted them until he was freed. He ran after the creature as it stumbled back to nurse it's broken hand. Giving Naruto the chance to repeatedly attack it's abdomen until it came crashing down.

"I think I can beat it if I use a bit more power. Not just my own, but sort of liked a combined attack." Naruto said before blocking a giant fist that hanged over him. "Crap, Zeref get everyone to the surface! I have an idea on how to kill this thing!" he said.

"I trust you will be able to explain quickly?" Zeref asked.

"Yes now get out!" Naruto shouted before Angra put more pressure into his fist.

A few minutes later

Shirou grunted as he was helped out by Arthur, "Is everyone out? Is uncle going to be okay?" he asked.

"He should be." Arthur answered before Merlin appeared.

"How is everyone?" Merlin asked.

"Sakura stabbed Rin from the looks of things, but she'll be fine and so will her sister." Archer said speaking up.

Merlin looked at the form of her injured student at Sakura who was back to normal but unconscious. Meanwhile Rider was taking care of Sakura while Rin was being looked at by Medea. Ironically enough, Aki was also fine but still unconscious.

"What happened to her?" Merlin asked.

Zeref was the one who answered, "I believe Zouken tried using her as a battery for one of her experiments. Apparently Aki-san's biology involved being born with a great amount of mana reserves and strong magic circuits." he said from quickly scanning Aki's body.

"And Naruto?" Merlin asked when suddenly the ground started to shake.

Where Naruto crashed through the earth but recovered by extending his wings. While maintaining his Ashura form, he avoided several large tendrils that failed to bisect him. Naruto would then extend several chains from his body to wrap around Angra's monstrous form as he landed and kept the beast still.

"What is that?" Merlin asked not sounding too excited.

"Auntie, I need everyone to focus their greatest power in a contained explosion." Naruto answered as Merlin went wide eyed.

"You are going to blow yourself up young man. You do know that don't you?" Merlin asked sternly.

Naruto chuckled, "I know, but I wouldn't be me without a good plan that involved a lot of potential danger. Well at least when thinking and talking things out don't work." He said before the creature slapped him with a tendril. "I'm talking here! Watera!" he shouted as one of the Ashura heads unleashed a giant volley of water at Angra.

"So what's the plan you are hoping will succeed in your victory?" Merlin asked.

(FGO OST - Beast II)

First, I'm making a giant Perfect Cube." Naruto said as he made a large enough cube to contain Angra while keeping him restrained by the chains. "Ark!" Naruto shouted as he created several rings from his Ark. "Now I need everyone to unleash their most power technique and I can use the Ark rings to enhance them in some way." he said.

Merlin sighed, "Very well, everyone plan your attacks carefully!" he said.

Shirou grunted as he tried to stand, "You can't fight in your condition." Archer told him.

"What else is there?" Shirou asked.

"You need to cut out that hero crap." Archer said sounding irked.

"It's not about being a hero anymore Archer. It's about doing the right thing to the best of my ability at this point. Maybe I can't complete my dream but I won't stand by and let everyone else suffer." Shirou said slightly surprising Archer.

A few minutes later, everyone prepared their strongest assault attack. Including Saber and the rest of Aki's servants. All of them taking deep breaths as the Miasma leaking from Angra was very intense.

"Mordred, deep breaths. There's nothing wrong if you wish to back out. No one will criticize you." Saber said.

Mordred gave a weak laugh, "I think I'm above opinions at this point old woman." she said.

"Everyone get ready! I'm lifting the barrier and creating a layer over us!" Naruto said as everyone aimed for their assigned Ark ring.

Naruto would fire one more ring in the air, much larger than the rest. As the servants witnessed this. They saw the Hanging Gardens of Semiramis flying by them.

"Fire!" Naruto shouted.

"Clarent Blood Arthur!"

"Blasted Tree!"

"I am the Bone of my Sword! Caladbolg!"

"Excalibur/Excalibur!"

"Random Ball!"

"Sunshine!"

"Piercing Bullet!"

"Rain of Light!"

Shirou winced again as he struggled to create a weapon. At least until Naruto stood by his side and slowly fed him some mana.

"Take it slowly Shirou. When you're ready, imagine the greatest day of your life and you'll create something amazing." Naruto whispered as Shirou nodded. Naruto already started his own technique just as the initial barrage started, "Megiddo!" he shouted followed by Semiramis firing a blast from her Hanging Gardens.

With that last attack, Angra let out an pain filled scream as it started to implode. Unable to withstand every enhanced attack all at once while in a vulnerable state. Causing the evil of humanity to burn out with every attack until the effect of each blast destroyed it's body and made an explosion that would likely be confused for a miniature form of nuclear detonation.

"Maybe I should have calculated this better." Naruto said as he started forming a barrier around everyone.

"I tried to say something but I was amidst my own thoughts. Thus I refused to participate." Gil said with his arms crossed.

As the explosion happened. The barrier struggled to maintain itself. Even the combined efforts of Merlin, Zeref and Gil assisting Naruto made it nearly impossible with an explosion on this level. Almost as if a divine presence itself would need to appear just to stop this explosion gone out of control.

However, Shirou walked away from Naruto's grasp as he stood in front of everyone.

I am the Bone of My Sword

Steel is my body and fire is my blood

I have created over a thousand blades

Unknown to Death,

Nor known to Life.

Have withstood pain to create many weapons

Yet, those hands will never hold anything

So as I pray, Unlimited Blade Works

Suddenly everyone found themselves in a reality marble created by Shirou. A seemingly endless desert landscape with gears turning everywhere and a large graveyard of swords appeared.

"So hopeless my dear child." Naruto winced before gasping for air as he heard that voice.

Before anyone could question anything. Everyone including Shirou was kicked out of the reality marble and heard a small explosion. Shocked, is how everyone that remained conscious had felt. Shirou had created a reality marble that contained the massive explosion and thus saved them from death.

"I leave you to deal with a world threatening magic tool and I can't depend on you to keep the world clean." Naruto continued to grunt and hold his chest as he heard the voice.

A small rift then appeared in front of the group. The giant gaping hole Naruto caused while battling Angra was sealed up as a few healthy plants came to life. As the absurdity had yet to end, the rift released a small orb surrounded in a purple outline appeared. Everyone kept their guards up as they carefully studied the floating orb when a heavy presence appeared.

"What is that?" Rider asked.

"Mama's home." Naruto muttered.

"Now isn't a time for bad jokes. Also why isn't Astolfo awake!?" Mordred asked angrily.

However what Mordred thought was a bad joke was merely the truth. As a powerful presence that surpassed Naruto's own power appeared in the shape of a woman with long blond hair with bangs that covered her eyes. A long black dress that covered her chest and everything below. With her holding the orb in the palm of her hand.

"So hopeless, everyone wanted to fight to the death to keep the world at peace for 60 years. Instead, someone forced this poor baby to harm the humans." the woman said with a giggle.

"Who are you?" Saber asked as she quickly ran by Shirou's side as he was closest to the woman.

The woman continued to giggle as she revealed her bright blue eyes, "I'm a progenitor of a universe. I've been watching for too long and could not do anything until the Grail was destroyed. If you wish know my name, you can just understand that I am responsible for spawning him into existence." she said pointing at Naruto who looked like he had motion sickness.

"EH!?" everyone asked.

By then, Semiramis descended from the tower with Albedo and Nigredo by her side, "What is going on? Why was Naruto being chased by a wild demonic creature?" she asked.

"Semi, mama's here and she sounds slightly peeved." Naruto whined.

"Husband pick yourself up." Semiramis said as she slowly lifted up Naruto up.

The blond woman adjusted her hair, "You must be Semiramis." she said.

"I am, and who might you be?" Semiramis asked.

The woman grinned, "You may call me mother-in-law." She said shocking the group.

TO BE CONTINUED…

NEXT TIME: EPILOGUE

NOTES: Chaos in human form, try to imagine Lord of Nightmares from Slayers. I'm sorry for missing the last month's release. But don't worry, next month is the grand finale.