Yo! So I have come to the conclusion that this fic is coming to an end. Maybe around 15ish chapters are left before this is completed, could be more or less. Naruto's universe will be brought so can't wait for that.

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Guest: I won't be making this into a harem so don't worry. While at first I was but decided not too.

Seraph: Mikasa's behavior is being caused by her very blood. I made it that the Ackerman power awakens whenever the founding titan is in some sort of danger. This power takes over to which she has no control over and defends the founding titan. There is a way to resist but to which they don't know about. I don't think I will be writing about this again as it really doesn't go what I'm going for.

Beastyd22: Thank you for the feedback!

Guest: You didn't read my response right. The Sharingan is probably why he could create clones. Seeing Naruto perform or Orochimaru mostly taught him. While Sasuke doesn't have chakra reserves like Naruto he would still be able to create them.

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"Speaking"

'Thinking'

The duo grappled tree to tree, the air coming out of their tanks. Naruto looked at his partner to see a rather stern look on her face. Her blonde hair occasionally blocked her view but she didn't care. He smiled slightly at his ability to take her out of the crystal, saving her.

(Flashback)

A yellow flash blinded the area and Naruto appeared, alongside Annie, who was still trapped. Naruto looked at her sadly before clenching his fist. He looked at the crystal to see it was quite sturdy. Using a rasengan shuriken might be too much, resulting in her death. Quickly charged up a rasengan in his hand before impacting it against the hard crystal. Shards flew past his face as cracks started to appear. After a couple of seconds, his Jutsu burnt out. Looking at the damage and concluded that he would need at least two more.

On his third rasengan, the crystal completely exploded. Shards scratched his face but he watched as the crystal fell apart. He quickly rushed over to hold Annie before she could hit the floor. 'She's unconscious' He thought.

He sent a bolt of lightning through her body to hopefully awaken her up. Moments passed and nothing happened. He was able to send more lightning until he noticed her finger twitch. her eye's flickered slightly before opening a little bit.

"Naruto? What happened" She asked, using her hand to block out the sun.

"You and Eren fought." He said, causing her eyes to widen in realization.

"You're going to kill me." She stated, no emotion in her voice.

Naruto's face fell a little bit at her words. He looked into her eyes to see her true emotions, Sacred, angry, but most of all, disappointment.

"No." He answered, causing her to look back at him in surprise.

"Why?" She asked.

"...Because you're my friend."

Those words struck her. Nobody has ever considered her a friend. Everybody avoids her because of her cold and non-caring attitude. While yes, she had the warrior unit but they weren't actually friends. They were sent here to retrieve the founding time to which they had failed so far. He's lying... She was told that the Eldian were the demons of the world. If Naruto helped them then he was nothing different.

"I'm not your friend! I hate you!" She suddenly shouted, her eyes becoming blank.

He frowned slightly at the outburst but most of all her eyes. Those are the eyes when you are under a genjutsu.

'Is she being controlled? But how? Sasuke genjutsu can't work on them because he requires a chakra network to evade. The only reason she would be acting like this because she was brainwashed.' He concluded.

"What do you think about us?" He asked.

She raised her eyebrow in confusion, "Your people are the evil to this world. The titans were caused by the people behind those walls!"

He queried his eyebrow at her answer, "These 'people' have been struggling to defend themselves against the titans. They have nothing but the walls to defend themselves! You're not from there so how would you know?! They brainwashed you to complete their tasks. You are simply a puppet and nothing else!" He retorted in anger.

He was sent to the ground as a bruise mark appeared on his cheek. He felt an added weight to his chest and widened his eyes.

"You know nothing that we've been through! (punch) Through the torture and psychology test, they did on us! (punch) We didn't have a childhood like you! (punch)" She shouted, continuing to punch him.

He let her release her frustration and rage on him. He took these blows to the face for her benefit of clearing her mind. 'It seems like my words triggered her memories.' He thought, watching the tears fall from her eyes.

She finally stopped, dropping down to the ground in despair. He quickly went by her side and wrapped his hands around her in a comforting way. She clenched onto his shirt tightly, wetting it from her tears.

"We just want to return home."

She screamed in pain at his words. Thoughts about her father waiting for her at home. Wondering if she is ever going to return back home. She didn't want to do this anymore. All she wanted to do was...return home.

'Did Marely truly care about their warriors?' She questioned herself. More memories exploded inside her brain. The harsh treatment and training they received from the officers, they were forced to listen about Paradis Island. To believe that the people here were truly the ones at fault. Marco, Sasha, Jean, Connie, Eren, Mikasa, Armin, but most importantly, Naruto.

Their trainer for many years to come. While she wouldn't admit, Naruto gave them more emotions than anyone could ever. Blood, tears, sweat, laughs, and the training he had put them through.

All this but yet this wasn't his home, so why?

Paradis Island was a terrible place but so why would he put so much effort?

She finally stopped crying. Now feeling the soak pit that she left on Naruto's shirt.

"I'm s-sorry." She managed to say, wiping her face from the tears.

"It's fine," Naruto said with a bright smile.

That smile, giving her more warmth than the sun could ever. Did she love him? No, to her, Naruto was her only friend.

"What will you do now?" She asked

His eyes seemed deep in thought at her question. After a while, he looked back at her, "Who is waiting for you at home?" He asked, surprising her by his question.

"My father and little brother." She answered.

"That will be our first step." He said.

"Our?" She asked confusedly.

He nodded at her, "We will go to your home and retrieve your family."

(back to the present)

She had told them everything about this place called 'Marley'. Crossing the ocean there was another nation. This nation was the cause of the damage received by the armor and colossal titan. Their goal? Finding the founding titan that was supposedly inside Eren. There were 9 other titans. Each titan held their respective unique power.

"No titans nearby."

There was a shuffle inside his hoodie. 9 tails sprung out until Kurama peeked outside. It would take around 3 days to reach Marley. Naruto talked with Erwin, Levi, and Hange about this new problem. They showed great resolve to kill Annie but he wouldn't let that happen. It took quite a lot of convincing about Annie, but they soon gave up on that thought. The most difficult talk was with his best friends. Mikasa almost outright killed Annie but he stopped her. Eren's emotions were kept in check and agreed with his plan. Armin raised his concerns but he quickly reassured him that they would be safe.

That very same day they said their goodbyes and left the walls. It's been a day since they left. 'Hopefully, they are doing good.' He thought.

What a shit show. Wall Rose was invaded and to their knowledge, they didn't know-how. A priest named Minister Nick reveals the importance of Historia Reiss in uncovering the secret of the Walls. After the invasion, they found out that there was no breach in the wall. They recuperate on top of Wall Rose. Mikasa overhears Reiner's conversation with Eren.

"If you come with us then we could wipe out all inhabitants of the Walls."

She heard enough

Mikasa appeared behind Eren with a deathly glare. She tried to swing her sword to kill Reiner but he blocked it with his arm. She recognizes this and moves onto Bethrolt. With a flick of her wrist, Bertholdt was holding onto his neck, blood going through his fingers.

"Eren! Run!" She shouts, almost landing a killing blow but is shoved away by Reiner.

Eren's face is in complete distraught. Reiner and Bertholdt betrayed him. They were the reason why his mother was dead!

"We settle this! Right now...right here!" Reiner shouted.

Eren watched as two lightning bolts struck in front of him. Hearing the distant voice of Armin calling out to him. Everything went silent for him. A strong gust of wind blew away his comrades and he felt a large hand grab him. He looked behind him to see Armin falling off the wall, Historica barely holding on, and Mikasa grappled alongside the wall. He backed up to see a miniature colossal titan on the wall. The armor titan had grabbed him, now falling off the wall.

All the stories they had shared. The training they went through together. Reiner was like a big brother to everyone. But yet, he betrayed ALL of us! He bites down on his thumb as his very own lightning bolt struck. Muscles, veins, bones, and organs started to form as his titan form appeared mid-air with Reiner's.

He let out a roar and swung his fist to hit Reiner.

It's been two days since they left Paradis Island. He looked down at his reflection in the ocean. The waves came back to hit against his ankles. The feeling was...amazing. He hasn't seen the ocean in over 5 years. The sunshine is bright in its glory, bringing it's warmth to the ocean.

He looked over to Annie. She still had that expression on her face, lost. The feeling that you should just drop everything and lay down till you die. Nothing else to live for except the promises made in your past.

"How will we cross the ocean?" She asked, hiding behind her mask.

"We are going to run across." He said.

"This isn't time for jo- "

"Hop on."

He smiled slightly at her face. She looked down at him with annoyance.

"Are you serious?"

"Yes."

He looked forward, in a frog position. He kept his hands behind him waiting for the soon added weight.

She took her time. Placing her hands on his shoulder and legs for a piggyback ride.

He stood up quickly, hearing a gasp of surprise of her.

"Ready?" He asked, shaking his head as Kurama's tail started to tickle his nose.

"Y-Yes." She managed to say.

He surged chakra to his feet and blasted off.

"AHHHHHHHHH!"

He laughed in response to her sudden scream. While he wasn't exactly going full speed for regular humans like her, it was really fast.

"SLOW DOWN!" She screamed with terrified eyes.

Kurama let out a chuckle at her reaction to Naruto's speed.

He came to a stop, still floating on top of the water, "What's wrong?" He asked, looking at her.

"Fine!" He said in a childish tone.

He was able to catch her lips rise before returning to their usual spott. 'At least I could keep her mind in a lighter sense.' He thought happily.

"All soldiers, charge!" Erwin shouted, holding his sword to his side.

Many of the survey corps were hesitant with Erwin's orders. They were to retrieve Eren from the grasp of Reiner and Bolthert.

"The fate of humanity will be determined at this very moment! There is no future where humanity can inhabit these lands without Eren!" He raised his sword above his head, "We recover Eren and immediately retreat. Give your hearts!" Erwin swings his sword towards the armored titan, charging forward.

One by one the survey corps gained the confidence to ride on. To risk their life for Eren. They charged on, shouting in excitement as the adrenaline pumped up their blood.

"Advance!"

They widened their eyes in terror. Their commander was caught by a titan! Air left their lungs as they watched the titan run away.

"Commander Erwin!"

"Advanced!"

Despite the pain, he had to put up a face of confidence. He saw the many faces of his very own men. They looked back at him as a titan was dragging him away.

"Eren is just up ahead. Advance!" He swung his sword towards Eren once again.

Dust rose, bodies were crushed, eaten, and cries of terror. Bodies dropping one by one. The crushing sounds of bones snapping under the pressure of titan's jaws. But they didn't falter, making their horses rider faster.

They looked in amazement as they suddenly Erwin appeared and cut off the finger of Reiner. Erwin's body falling down to the ground, Eren was finally free.

Mikasa grappled onto a titan, swinging her forward with great speed. Eren and Erwin were both falling to the ground. Of course, Eren has to be saved.

She grabbed him, his eyes showing gratitude. Swinging back to her horse and placing down Eren.

"All soldiers, retreat!"

Looking to her right to see Erwin on his horse.

What a mad man.

Using chakra he was able to bend his body and Annie with his surroundings. He looked up at the sky as a balloon flew into the air. 'They far surpass our technology.' He thought, admiring the balloon.

They finally arrived at Marley. It showed great pride in it's building from what he could see. Boats, airplanes, guns, and much more. He came out of the water, Annie still on his back. Coating her in a layer of chakra he was able to camouflage. He looked ahead to see many huge buildings with people walking around. He looked at himself to see he was still wearing the survey corps uniform.

"Head right, from there keep on going straight," Annie whispered to him.

He followed her orders. He examined his surroundings, taking in the energy-giving from the population. Everyone looked similar to those in Wall Sina, although there were some in the struggle. He took note of the sudden difference when he first came in. No more beautiful and newly painted buildings. They were in the slumps, the ghetto.

"I'm getting memories from my first apartment" He whispered to himself, getting an eyeful from Annie.

"Stop."

He stopped walking. Looking around to spot many poor people around here.

"Head towards the house with the number plate of 276." She said.

He instantly found the house. Number 276 carved into the door. The house looked like it was ready to fall. The grass was dead, Windows dusty, and the wood of the house was rotting. He walked up the steps, now standing in front of the door. Knocking twice before taking a step back.

He waited until the door opened slightly.

"What do you want?" A man said from behind the creek.

"Uh..."

"We are here to help you, Otto," Annie said, climbing off the Naruto's back.

"A-Annie?! What are you doing here?" Otto said, opening the door to show a middle-age man.

Naruto raised his eyebrow in confusion. The man was wearing a simple red shirt and black shorts with dirt on it. He was wearing black sandals. His hair was a light brown with gray spots, combed to the side. He looked to be in his early 50's

"It would be better if we talk away from prying eyes," Annie said.

"Of c-course," He said, still surprised at the arrival of Annie.

She walked inside with Naruto following.

"Naruto Uzumaki." He introduced himself, holding out his hand.

Otto stuttered but seeing as Naruto was with Annie he shook Naruto's hand.

"Otto Binger." He said.

Otto followed the sudden movement in Naruto's shirt. He widened his eyes in shock at what came out."

"Kurama." He said, jumping off of Naruto's shoulder.

Otto followed Kurama's movement before coming back to Naruto.

"It's a long story," Naruto said, following Annie.

After explaining their plan to Otto he instantly agreed. Having been told everything that has happened to Marley since Annie left, they gained a new plan.

"Marley is currently at war with Mid-East Alliance" Otto stated, shaking Annie at this new profound information.

"What? why?" Annie asked.

"News about your failure to capture the founding titan was spread here. Of course from the spies that later on told the other nations. The Mid-East Alliance decided to take his advantage and declare war on us." He answered.

'There are other nations?' Naruto thought.'

"Your father is waiting for you, go visit him," Otto stated warmly.

He saw Annie's eyes change but she scolds her emotions.

"Will do, make sure to gather those who can be trusted," Annie said, standing up, heading towards the door.

"Until we meet again Annie." He said, holding the door for them.

"Right," She said.

Naruto grabbed her wrist, coating her from his chakra.

The man gasps in awe at the sudden power. He waved at them a farewell before closing the door.

"Are we going to your father's home?" He asked.

"...Yes."

He nodded at her answer and followed her directions. They found themselves in a forest. It was quite, seeing as how nobody lived nearby. Off in the distance, he was able to see a cabin. It was well kept and clean. He was able to feel the energy radiating off of Annie's body, nervousness.

"You know, I never met my father until I was 17 years old." He said, perking her interests. He didn't see her expression change, so he continued, "My parents sealed Kurama inside of me moments when I was born. They were killed by the hands of my very own friend, Kurama." He said, his eyes dropping to the ground.

"For containing Kurama I was treated like an animal. I had no family or friends I could lend to. Given allowance barely enough to keep alive for the week. I was beaten by my very own village, all because my father sealed Kurama in me. I once went berserk and Kurama's power took control of me. I was influenced so much that I almost released him, which would result in many deaths, including my friends. But they didn't happen, my father sealed a part of him inside of me before dying and saved me. I wanted to kill him so badly but I couldn't. He believed I could control Kurama's power so he trusted me with him. I, later on, forgave him for his actions." He said.

Silence soon followed as her eyes changed. She remembered the words her father said to her, "Even if every other creature alive comes to hate you, your father will always be on your side... So please. Promise me...that you'll come back!" She clenched her fist in anger. That foul man used her to have a wealthy life! He would train her every day for hours without breaks. But he seemed to have a changing heart before she left. Could she truly forgive him for what he did?

They stopped outside the cabin. Naruto watched as Annie battled with herself to knock on the door. While he didn't know much of their relationship he did know how much he would train her. 'He reminds of Danzo. Training little kids harshly for his own goals.' He thought.

"We could always return back or leave and never return." He said, seeing her hands clench.

"No, I need this. I need to see if he truly changes." She said with determination.

She softly knocked 3 times and waited. Small sounds of shuffling were heard until the door swung open.

"A-Annie?"

And done! I really hope you liked this new route given to the story. Annie is NOT going to be apart of the pairing. Naruto sees her as a friend and so does Annie. Until later, stay safe!