Previous Chapter Summary
Naruto got summoned by Manaka Sajyou, one of middle class Magus family
Naruto and Manaka take time to know each other, where Naruto manage to see Manaka true nature and then convince her that he will help her and guide her to the right path
Naruto and Manaka go to explore the city, they kill few thug and criminal in the city then check the Boundary field in Homurahara Academy
That night, Naruto and Manaka watch the battle between Archer and Lancer and see it was stalemate. After that they go to eat and Naruto left clones to keep an eye to the academy
His clone then see Shirou still alive and decide to follow him, in there he see Lancer attacking Shirou and the red haired third rate Magus manage to hold himself for moment before summon Saber
He observe the battle between Lancer and Saber and decide its time to move seeing all Servants already summoned
Chapter 3. The First Great Battle!
Meanwhile when one of Naruto clone observe Lancer. With another clone
Naruto jumping through the building in Astral form, he also coat himself with Presence Concealment.
This clone duty is to check the Homuhara academy area to see where else potential dangerous area
Unlike ability in his life, Naruto got limited power in here. Originally he able to create thousand clones without problem, but in here he only able to create 50 much to his annoyance. Though all of them contain all his skill but their strength only C! His Endurance even only E-! And his Mana down to B+! And for strange reason their Luck is A!
How could clone possess more Luck than the original?! Fuck that! Is that why he never win against his Clone in card game?! Fuck that shit!
But thanks to his Personal Skills such as Bravery, Instinct, Prana Burst and else Naruto clone not having much problem
He also only able to enter Kyuubi Mode for 20 minutes and only 2 clones that able to use it too not like when he in his prime, majority of his clone able to use Kyuubi Mode though Sage Mode still available for them much to his relieve
His Hiraishin (Flying Thunder God) kunai also only limited to 30. He already place 11 of them around the city, give one to Manaka just in case and the rest he bring to battle
'Damn limiter... If I on my real prime this War is only child play for me...' The Naruto clone grumbled in his mind. Though he agree if he overpowered it will be bored too but hey! He want to boast his power!
While jumping through the house Naruto paused when he sense there Servant near him. He twist his leg and hold himself to the ground before change direction and jump to the Servant area
'Hm? This aura isn't like the one that I sensed from Lancer, Assassin, and Archer. Which mean... Rider or Caster?' He thought as he silently jump away from the building
He then stopped and landed in one of the roof of building when he find the source, he stare down and see woman with long purple hair wearing black tight outfit put down someone
'She... She sucking that man soul... So she need Mana eh? She definitely not Caster by her outfit it mean... Rider?' Naruto thought as he observe her before grinned 'This will be interesting...' He jump down and materialize himself, startled the woman as she turn around to see him immediately
'I didn't sense him. Assassin? But I already meet one in Ryuudou Temple! How another Servant possess Presence Concealment?!' She thought with surprise though outside she remain stoic
"Nice night we have aren't we?" Naruto greeted, he still wearing his Emperor hat and stare at Rider under his hat
Rider didn't answer Naruto, she merely summon dagger and chain. Naruto can see her muscle and tendon is prepare to battle.
Now he see it Rider is woman with long flowing lavender hair with mask over her eyes, a leather black body suit that exposed top of her chest and part of her breast along with knee length boots that left most of her thighs exposed
'A cursed eyes? Man, why do my enemy mostly have special eyes? I already have enough with Neji, Sasuke-teme, Itachi, Nagato, Obito, Madara and Kaguya!' Naruto thought with groan inwardly "You the one that responsible for the barrier in school..." Naruto stated in matter of fact tone
Rider stare at Naruto for moment under her cover eyes before nodded "I am..." She admitted in monotone
"You know, this war is suppose to be secret. Why don't you remove that barrier?" Naruto asked politely
"Can't do. I need Prana since my Master can't provide me with good one..." Rider denied in monotone and Naruto sighed
"Well, here goes my chance. Very well, shall we dance then?" Naruto asked again as he pull out two kunai and mimic Rider stance
Rider raise her dagger and stare at Naruto for moment. Suddenly Naruto gone from her sight and she twist her body to block attack from Naruto that reappear behind her
Naruto bend his body down before deliver slash to Rider but the Gorgon block it again before she counter him with her own attack. Naruto parry it away then step forward and give horizon slash, Rider pull back her body and dodge it before she jump away
She cock back her arm and throw the dagger along with the chain. Naruto seeing this sidestepped and dodge the projectile before he jumped and to Rider shock, he latched his feet to the chain using Chakra and dashed to her
'What? How did he do that?!' Rider immediately pull her chain and make it twisted so Naruto fall from her chain. However to her dismay, Naruto follow the flow of the chain without problem before he jump to her and deliver heel kick
Rider forced to block the kick, however it was stronger than she thought and she got blown away, crashing to the ground
Naruto landed in ground and didn't let Rider rest as he perform hand seals "Fūton : Daitoppa! (Wind Release : Great Breakthrough!)" Naruto summon gale of wind and launch it to Rider who just crashed to the ground
Rider who just stand have her eyes widened under it cover before she use her speed and jump away to dodge torrent of wind
Suddenly when she in air, Naruto appear in front of her and deliver axe kick. 'Fast!' Rider thought as she immediately raise her two hands and block it but due to Naruto strength she can feel her bones cracked. Again, she sended down from Naruto kick but this time she manage to balance herself in air and landed in ground with slight pant
'He walk in my chain without bothered by the flow in my chain. How he do that? Does he have talent in walking in wall or something like that? And that speed... He fast...' Rider thought with wary as she raise her dagger again "What class are you?"
"How very unlady of you..." Naruto remarked with grin under his hat "It was common rule to introduce yourself first before asking someone question..." Naruto pointed in teasing tone
Rider glared to Naruto under her eyes cover before reluctantly speak "I'm Rider..." She introduce herself
"I'm Assassin..." Naruto replied in same manner
"You lie..." Rider said with hint of annoyance in her tone "I already meet Assassin, he summoned by Caster in Ryuudou Temple..."
"Well..." Naruto paused. So she already meet with the real Assassin eh? Even though the one in castle is false one, as far he know Assassin should be this Hassan-i-Sabbah guy "I am the REAL Assassin..." He stated in proud manner
"There no Assassin wearing orange..." Rider stated in deadpan tone
"If I can hide myself while wearing orange imagine if I wear black..." Naruto shot back "And you also not one that deserve complain seeing your own outfit. Where your mount if you rider? Are you riding your own leg?" He asked in same deadpan tone
Rider eye twitched under her eye mask. This one start to annoy her "I didn't need one, I already fast enough..." She said before she blurred like bullet and launched to Naruto
Naruto barely able to dodge her slash and ducked before push the ground with his hand and landed few feet from Rider 'Not bad, I can't match her since I only clone. I need to force Chakra to my leg, at least I can keep track on her...' Naruto thought before he also blurred
CLANG! CLANG! CLANG! CLANG! GAAKIN!
Naruto and Rider clashed in dance of speed. While Rider have superior speed but Naruto have superior skill and his Instinct plus Bravery increase his stat, only clone he may be but since Rider weakened Naruto able to hold his ground like fighting Lancer
They clashed again in middle of air with dagger and kunai before they bend their body and each of them deliver multitude strike
The kunai and dagger parrying and blocking each other from harming them, then they continue by moving their leg and mix it with their attack
After moment clashing in air they fall and landed in ground, both of them crouching in four limbs and their weapons on their hands. Rider with calm face while Naruto with grin under his hat
"You are good... While you not as fast as me but you manage to parry and block all my attack... Instinct doesn't it?" Rider stated and Naruto chuckled
"You can say so..." Naruto agreed before he give Rider teasing grin "And black lace? You do have fetish with black aren't you?" He said in little pervert tone
Rider who hearing that blinked under her eye mask before tick mark appear on her forehead when she caught what he mean "You will pay for that..." She snarled and Naruto only laugh
"Don't be like that Rider-chan, you do have good posture. Ah if only we can share drink and talk instead dancing with weapon..." Naruto lamented with sigh "Well, now it make two Servant that have their Master asshole. So who are yours? Unlike Lancer he didn't allowed to go all out, you meanwhile need Prana to go all out which mean your Master sucks? Someone who failure as Magus?" He interrogated
"You can say so..." Rider admitted without any shame though there hint of disdain in her tone
"Hmm... I see... Well I already have enough information... We will meet again later Rider-chan..." Naruto said before he poof into smoke
Rider blinked in confused at the smoke that appear from Naruto body. She can't sense her anymore it mean... He completely gone... What's that? A clone? That ability only possessed by Assassin, does it mean he true? He the real Assassin?
This one clearly more like Assassin rather than the one in Caster place... This man could be right
But...
'Does it mean one class is cancelled? Or now we have extra class? This war... Clearly it strange...' Rider thought with confused
Present, with Naruto and Manaka near Fuyuki Church
We found our blonde Emperor currently sit in one of building with his Master.
Apparently after Lancer flee from Saber and using his Noble Phantasm much to Naruto joy as he finally see one, Saber attacking Archer and manage to corner Tohsaka Rin
Naruto also find out that the red haired Magus is Emiya Shirou much to his confusion and surprise
As Naruto know, Kiritsugu only have daughter named Illyaspil bon Beinzbern or something like that, he already see what Grail show to Kiritsugu from Justeaze so he knew Kiritsugu only have one daughter. So seeing Shirou brought confusion to him
"Are they close yet?" Manaka asked
"Nope, I don't sense anything Manaka-chan..." Naruto answered as he look around
Currently both Naruto and Manaka is waiting for Saber, Rin and Shirou that will walk pass through this district and goes to Church to register as Master
Manaka herself still not registered. The reason behind this is because when Naruto investigate the Church, the dark energy and aura that it radiate is same with Fuyuki Central Park
Angra Mainyu aura...
That is enough to make Naruto wary to this Church... Other than that, Naruto also want to be careful and become the last to register since as extra class it will be better if they come as the last. No one will register anymore or ask about them since they the last one come
Manaka didn't even protest and obey him. Naruto know Manaka only care to killing people and Naruto, he also know she trust him in strategy and everything when in battle much to Naruto joy. As long she spend time with him and he show interesting thing, she will follow Naruto
However Manaka said after Shirou and Rin leave from Church, she wish to attack one of them. She said she want to see Naruto in action
Naruto didn't have problem with that. He also want to see Saber fight. As far his clone observation, Saber clearly stronger than Lancer who holding back. She are very skilled and dangerous
He already went through his research the moment he see Saber. Since he didn't have any knowledge much he also start to searching to internet about Lancer who have Gáe Bolg as Noble Phantasm and he find out Lancer true identity too
But this woman... He already search it but the only one internet show and famous as women Knight is Joan of Arc... Maid of Orleans, a strong opponent indeed
"Oh by the way. I still didn't know what your what your wish to Grail..." Naruto asked, he curious about what kind of person like Manaka wish
Manaka hearing that turn to him and blinked once before tap her chin and put thoughtful face "Well... Actually I want to see Root, it was dream of all Magus. While true it boring since that dream is common to all Magus but I didn't seek the wish. I only want to see what form Root take and how it work..." Manaka stated and Naruto hummed with 'Uh-huh' and 'Hmm...'
"I see... Yeah, Magus usually wish to reach Root or Akasha. Though why they wish to see something like Root is something beyond my mind..." Naruto mused, as far Naruto know Root is the source of all events and phenomena in the universe. In this universe at least and no doubt it also have knowledge about the World outside from this one
That's why Justeaze able to contact him
The question is, why Magus want to find such thing? Isn't it will be boring if you know already what going to happen or something like that?
"Well... For Magus, they wish to have knowledge. The knowledge from different World and universe, my father wish to reach it so he can see all knowledge about Magic in the World..." Manaka explained before she shrug "I, myself not interested in that... I only wish to see what it form and how the Grail granted someone wish... For me, knowing the future, past and everything will be boring and dull..." She stated as she gaze back to the frount while waving her that rested in air
"Well, I agree with you on that. There won't be any adventure if you already knew few thing... It only will be fun at first but the rest will be boring..." Naruto agreed with nod as he give Manaka warm smile "You know Hime? While true you are twisted but you is fun to talk to, I do enjoy spend time with you..." He stated
Manaka face flushed with pink hue and she lower her eyes slightly in shy manner while holding the urge to squeal. Getting praise from her Emperor and called Hime really make her heart flutter!
Naruto chuckle at Manaka shy manner. Despite her twisted nature but she actually still little girl, that's why she can be saved. She intent to change and still not completely polished into complete psychopath, just like Obito who deep inside want to become Hokage
"Here they are..." Naruto murmured as his eyes caught Shirou, Rin and... Naruto blinked when he see Saber
Manaka who listening immediately turn her face and gaze to them and also blinked "Ara, Saber seems have strange sense of outfit, wearing rain coat like that." She commented and Naruto sweatdropped
"Yes she are... I wonder why she wear that..." Naruto remarked "So, when we strike Manaka-chan?"
"When they go out from the Church..." Manaka told him before she let out little squeal "I can't believe I will see you fighting! Finally! I can't wait to see you fight!" She exclaimed happily
"Maa, maa. Manaka-chan, be patient a bit..." Naruto said as he smile under his Emperor hat "It will be soon... See they entering the Church already..." He pointed as he see Saber now stand outside while guarding
Manaka let out dreamly sigh with big innocent smile on her face as if she enjoyed the situation. She leaned to Naruto shoulder suddenly make Naruto surprise "Wake me up if they done my Emperor..." She murmured as she close her eyes
Naruto who stare at Manaka let out sigh. His Master really clingy, he then grab Manaka and fix her sleeping posture so she didn't have sore muscle when wake up later
'What a strange Master I have...' Naruto thought with chuckle
Sometime later
Descending from Shinto's church in a slight daze, Shirou went over what he had learned, his mood dour at the implications of it all.
First, Rin had explained exactly what the mark on his hand entailed, as well as the kind of insanely powerful entity Saber actually was. Then he was dragged all the way to the church at the far end of Shinto to meet the mediator, Kirei Kotomine, and formally register him as a Master.
While Shirou did get the big questions answered as well as learn a huge amount, the whole experience made the redhead nearly vomit.
While getting away from that priest and seeing Saber had removed the painfully heavy feeling from his shoulders, he still felt shaken to the core. Somehow he, an amateur magus in the extreme, had been selected for an insane "game" where he was essentially given a legendary hero as a weapon to fight and kill six other magi and/or their heroic Servants over a wish-granting Holy Grail!
Worse, backing out ceased being an option the moment the priest dropped the bomb, the fire that robbed him of his birth family and brought a vision of hell to his young eyes was the result of the previous war, when someone unworthy touched the Grail.
What kind of hero runs away when innocent lives are at risk? No, he had to fight to prevent another tragedy. With his agreement, the fifth Holy Grail War was officially underway.
No... Not six, but seven... Apparently the priest stated that there extra Servant that got summoned. Tohsaka also seems not know this and surprise. She demanded to Kirei explanation and the priest give it
While something like this has never occurred before in the past Grail Wars but the priest actually do not have answer why it happened
He actuall only supervisor. His only role is to ensure that the secrecy of magic is kept intact and that the war does not erupt beyond Fuyuki City's borders. If the Grail wish to summon extra Servant then he can't do so much
Killing six people already bad and now there extra one!
Still, the worst part was the way the priest's parting words plagued his thoughts endlessly.
"To become a hero of justice, there must be an absolute evil for you to stop. Ironic. To wish to save someone… is also to wish for a villain to put someone in danger to begin with. Good luck, young Emiya."
As much as Shirou wanted to deny the priest proclamation but he can't... Because it the truth, a hero is someone who saves others, which implies a crisis, and a hero of justice must have an enemy, a villain to dispense justice to.
Without enemies, there won't be any Hero
'Has my ego been guiding my dream for so long? Did I really think I could be a hero of justice like Tou-san without an enemy to overcome?' Shirou thought bitterly. His movements were stiff and mindless as he reached the streets at the edge of Shinto's suburban stretch.
Rin had remained silent the entire way, leaving him to stew in his thoughts. Circumstance and her words back at his house had made it abundantly clear that once they parted ways, they would be enemies.
She must be worry about the extra Servants, no doubt about that
Trying to move from his depressing thought he decide to start conversation "Tohsaka, is your Servant alright?"
"Huh? Oh yeah, Archer's fine. He managed to avoid the worst of Saber's attack at the last moment, so he should be as good as new within a day." Rin answered
Shirou noted that there hazy patch beside Rin and continued to follow her, even out here. Probably her Servant, since Archer was astralized, he would be completely invisible, so there was no way he could see him.
"I'm relieved. Even if we have to be enemies, it makes me feel better knowing you'll be able to defend yourself with his help." He said in relieve tone
Rin gave him a slightly bemused look. She couldn't fault him for being concerned, considering he just had his whole world practically blown to bits within the last three hours or so. He simply couldn't start thinking about her as an enemy at the drop of a hat.
And also there extra Master too in this war! The Holy Grail should be played with only 7 Magus! Why now there the eight one?!
She really have to think this over. Right now Archer is wounded thanks to Saber for that, with her current condition now she clearly target. Especially if there Assassin out there...
The rest of the walk spend with little talk and the trio silently crossed the bridge into Miyama, quietly enjoying what would likely be the last night of peace before they began fighting for their lives. Each of them thinking and mulling what just happen today
Finally, they reached the intersection that led to their respective districts. "Well, this is where we part. I've paid my debt, and starting tomorrow, we'll be enemies. If I help you anymore, I'd start getting too attached, so goodnight, Emiya-kun."
Shirou gave her slight smile in response. While she was wildly different from what he had come to admire from school, revealing an unapproachable, short-tempered, snide and sarcastic girl, Rin was still a fundamentally good person underneath all that.
Even though she took a huge risk and nearly lost her Servant, she still took the time to explain things to him, making sure he fully understood his options. That went beyond simply repaying a debt: it was genuine, fair support of someone out of his element. "Thank you, Tohsaka. You really are a good person. I know it's kinda dumb to say it, but I'd rather not be enemies with you. I like people like you."
For the first time since Saber had let her stand, Rin was utterly speechless. Obviously she didn't expect to be given such a heartfelt thank you after all of the revelations were done. People like Shirou were too gentle and kind to be involved in this sort of madness, but here he was, thanking her like she had treated him to dinner or something.
Rin blushed slightly before she brushing one of her pigtails behind her shoulder and she looked away slightly.
"J-just run to the church if your Servant gets killed. At least that way you will survive."
Shirou nodded, even though he had a gut feeling that if Saber died, he would be right there behind her, making it a moot point.
With their awkward goodbyes exchanged, Rin turned to head up towards the Western-style buildings, the opposite direction from Shirou's Japanese estate.
She didn't make it ten feet before she stopped cold. She realize Shirou also did
"Tohsaka?" Shirou called her as he followed her gaze just as a short, burning pain throbbed through his left hand.
Out of nowhere mist and fog appear... The road and path become too quite and Shirou hears the quiet giggling and small footsteps then he sees her the small girl in the violet clothes.
But that not what caught his attention... It was the giant behind the little girl... And the aura he radiated is reek of death, it aura even give fear to Shirou
"Shirou!" Saber immediately leap and went to front of her Master. She can tell there will be battle and this enemy clearly strong
The little girl give them smile before speak
"Hello again Onii-chan..." The girl greeted "This is the second time we meet..."
Shirou who hearing that suddenly remember, he did had meet this girl before. He give her strange warning
Meanwhile Rin at her side gulped when see the massive form of Berserker. She analyze the situation for moment and immediately find the result
"This is bad..." Rin hissed at him. "That thing's way out of our league!"
"Nice to meet you, Rin," Illya greeted "My name is Illya, Illyasviel von Einzbern. You know who I am, right?"
Rin, who was standing behind Shirou, gave a little gasp, and he imagined her jerking as though she had been slapped.
"Rin you know her?" Shirou asked as he turn to her
"Yeah, the Einzberns they are a family of Magi who have desired the acquisition of the Holy Grail for a very long time, they have always sent an Einzbern to each Grail War."
"So shes a Master too?" Shirou ask in disbelief seeing a kid like this girl is actually Master!
"Thats right Onii-chan! But getting the Grail is not the only thing I'm looking forward to... I'm also here to kill you as well. I've been waiting for this day for a long time Onii-chan, that's why I'll be sure to kill you as gently as possible." Illya snaps her fingers. "Come Berserker!"
Then all hell broke lose
With Naruto and Manaka
Both of them watched as Berserker start his assault. Their original plan actually is to strike when Shirou separated from Rin
Since Rin servant is hurt Manaka didn't interested on her and no point to kill her now. She want to see Naruto fight, if Rin killed now then she can't see Naruto against Archer
However much to their surprise, there someone actually that wait for Shirou and Rin. So instead jumping, they decide to see the situation for moment
Naruto stare at the Illyapil or something like that with blink. If he recall she daughter of Kiritsugu that abandoned, she clearly quite short. She should be at same age like Manaka, but again. Manaka only few inch taller than her
"This is clearly unexpected..." Manaka muttered
"Indeed... What you want me to do Master?" Naruto asked
"You can beat them right?" Manaka asked back simply
Naruto fell silence before turn to the giant Berserker. He close his eyes for moment before orange mark appear above his eyelid and Manaka can't see it due to his Emperor hat
He use Sage Mode to measure Berserker power for moment. In Sage Mode, he can beat Berserker no doubt about that. Then he change it to Saber and Archer near Shirou and Rin
He will have problem if Saber help Berserker and if Archer also helping he can be defeated if he not careful. Unless he use Kyuubi Mode of course. But he doubt Archer can do anything now
And in Sage Mode, with clone and few Jutsu he no doubt can take Saber and Berserker alone.
With that in his mind, he deactivated Sage Mode and grinned "Sure I can... I have fight stronger foe in my life..." He stated with confidence
"Then... Go my Emperor..." Manaka said in dreamy tone
Naruto slowly stand before he summon single clone to protect Manaka. He flash Manaka grin for moment before enchant Chakra to his leg and he kick the building, soared to Berserker and Saber who clashed
Berserker and Saber who in middle of clashing battle suddenly have their own instinct screamed. They immediately separated themselves from each other
BOOOM!
Every Masters who watching also surprised when they see some projectile launched to their Servants, it make both fighters separated from each other and halt their fight
Saber and Berserker in battlefield grip their weapon. Both of them can sense presence from the smoke that appear now, which mean there someone interrupt their battle
"Ara, ara. Fighting in here like that... Mind if I join in, Ladies and Gentleman?" Naruto asked as he stand and hold his hat with one hand
The appearance of Naruto clearly make everyone shocked. They never think there will be someone interrupt the fight between Saber and Berserker like that, who crazy enough to fight two Servants at same time?!
"Who is he?" Rin muttered with surprise tone
"My Emperor..."
Every Masters who watching from far turned to new voice source. It was soft, gentle and almost like Illya but it little bit mature
They see Manaka with Naruto clone who hide himself under Manaka shadow using Kageayatsuri no Jutsu (Shadow Manipulation Technique) and cover himself with Presence Concealment to protect her
"Hello Shirou Emiya, Rin Tohsaka and Illyasviel von Einzbern... My name Manaka Sajyou, pleased to meet you..." Manaka introduce herself as she give bow and lift her skirt like Illya before
"Manaka Sajyou?" Rin asked in surprise "The current Heiress of Sajyou family and the one that improve the Formalcraft?!" She said in almost yelled tone. Of course she knew who Manaka is. Manaka quite famous due her reputation, while Magus Association not too care about Formalcraft but Manaka have show quite promising talent in her family art
"Yes... I'm flattered you know about me, Rin Tohsaka..." Manaka said with innocent smile
Illya who seeing Manaka observe the girl with sharp eyes. She of course have heard about Manaka reputation, while it not too great but it still one of few thing. This woman may proved more challenge than Rin
And her Servant... He... He are different... As vessel of Grail she can feel this Servant is unique one... That mean... This one is the extra class
She actually surprise when she feel the Grail summon extra Servant for participate, she didn't know what it class and when she visit the Church she find it was Saver. A class for Messiah or something like that
A new mysterious class... But it doesn't matter, Berserker is invincible! No one can beat her Berserker!
"Hmph! So I take it that your Servant?" Illya asked and Manaka turn to her
"Ara, now I see it in close you are one of that aren't you?" Manaka said, ignoring Illya question make the white haired girl eyes twitched. No doubt what Manaka mean is her status Homunculus "As expected from Einzbern family, they will create good weapon as Master..." She giggle slightly "As for the man over there, yes he are mine. He are my Emperor..."
"Emperor?" Shirou asked "Is that one of Servant class?"
"No you moron!" Rin hit him in head make Shirou winced "Don't you hear explanation before? There only 7 class extra one, Saver..." She chided before turn to Manaka "Are your Servant is Saver?" She asked with narrowed eyes
"Hmmm... Perhaps..." Manaka said mysteriously. Naruto actually never forbid her to tell the truth, he only like to trolling people and make them confused but he never mind if they find it out "Yes, he are Saver-class Servant..." She admitted after moment of thinking
"Saver class... The Servant that mysterious..." Rin murmured. This is clearly surprise, to think the extra class immediately come to them after they just find out about it
"Doesn't matter, extra or not! My Berserker is invincible! No one can beat him!" Illya boasted proudly
Manaka only smile at Illya, not even bothered by her boast "I won't be sure if I were you..." She remarked with her smiley face
"Oh yeah?!" Illya challenged back "My Servant is Heracles! The best warrior in Greek!" She declared make Shirou and Rin gasped in surprise while Manaka only blinked "Surely a nameless Hero like yours won't be able to beat him!"
Instead of panic, Manaka only narrowed her eyes slightly and give amused look to Illya "My Emperor is the one that combine all best Warrior in his Era. There plenty Hero like Heracles in his era, and he are their Leaders. I think that show how big the difference between my Emperor and your Heracles..." She responded calmly
Illya who hearing that only glare to Manaka. She turn to battlefield and yelled "BERSERKER! CRUSH THAT SERVANT!" She turn and give glare to Manaka again who only smile to her like angel
For moment Shirou and Rin swear there spark between their eyes. Rather fight to the death it more like two children banter to each other and they can't help but sweatdropped at that thought
In battlefield
Naruto landed in between Saber and Berserker, he stare at them with grin on his face as if they playing rather than fight to the death
"Who are you?!" Saber demanded as she prepare to strike Naruto
Naruto only silence for moment. He then manage to hear that Manaka reveal his status as Saver, oh well might as well tell the truth "I'm Saver..." Naruto answered
"Saver? The extra class?" Saber said in surprise. She stare at Naruto up down for moment. She caught the kanji Emperor on his head and back, thanks to Grail she know what it mean 'An Emperor? Not a King, it mean he from eastern land... What kind of person is he? But that tittle only can be bluff...' Saber thought with narrowed eyes
"And you must be Saber... To see some woman in Saber-class is surprise. Are you Joan of Arc?" Naruto asked politely
"I'm not Maid of Orleans!" Saber snapped immediately make Naruto blinked at her sudden outburst. Saber flushed, clearly embarrassed about her outburst and Naruto can't help but think she are cute. Saber take a moment to calm down before she speak again "My apologize, but I have rather unpleasant experience with that name... Someone mistake me for her and... That's not pleasant experience..." Saber said with shudder as she recall Caster in last War stare at her like... ... She really scared when remember that
"Apology accepted..." Naruto said. He didn't know what her problem but clearly she have very bad experience, and judging by her response it seems quite trauma '1... 2...-'
Saber blinked before she rise her sword and point it to Naruto "Wait a minute! Your an enemy who interrupt my fight! Why I the one that apologize to you?!" She sputtered as she glare to Naruto who laugh seeing her response
"Maa... Maa... Saber-chan, don't be like that. Berserker-kun here is fine with that right?" Naruto asked as he turn to Berserker who staring at him and Saber
"BERSERKER! CRUSH THAT SERVANT!"
Naruto expression turn to dull when hearing that "Well, shit..." He stated flatly
"⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️!"
Berserker let out furious roar before charged to Naruto. He raise his axe-sword and deliver strong strike to him, Naruto seeing this immediately bend his body and dodge the strike from the giant. He move his leg and dodge another swipe, he latch his leg with Chakra to the weapon horizontally before kick off the weapon and deliver punch to Berserker face
Much to everyone surprise, the punch did hurt Berserker as they can see Berserker face twisted and there slight crack sound. But of course little injury not bother Berserker. The servant of Madness swing his other hand and brush Naruto away like insect
Naruto who got hitted flipped in air before landed in ground, when punching Berserker skin before he actually enchant Chakra to his fist and deliver the strongest punch he have. He can feel not just Berserker jaw but his fist also cracked
His hit before clearly going to broke normal Servant bone at least since he punch with all his might in normal state.
'B... No... With my enchant Chakra that hit should be B+ at least... But the damage only like twice stronger than normal punch to him... That mean his skin at least have B level toughness... Equal with my current condition... He strong, as strong as Tsunade-baachan power...' Naruto thought as he flip back his hat to reveal his blonde spiky hair and full face. He then brace himself as Berserker suddenly charge to him with suprising speed at his size and appear in front of him
CLAAANG!
However that attack is blocked by Saber who appear in front of Saver and protect him from Berserker. With roar, Saber push Berserker away before channel Prana to her sword then swing it, blowing away the Berserker
Berserker flipped in air, he not bothered by the attack before landed again in ground and glare to Saber and Saver
"Ara, thank you Saber-chan..." Naruto said with grin. Saber turn to him with glare
"Do not misunderstand Saver. I have battle with Berserker, that's why I helping you if not I going to attack you with Berserker..." Saber responded coldly
Naruto who hearing that only wave his hand in dismissive manner "Maa, maa. How cold of you Saber-chan. Anyway, as much I appreciate your help but I afraid I have to reject it..." He said
"You intent to take Berserker alone?" Saber asked with narrowed eyes
"Why not? My summoner want to see me fight, Saber-chan. If you didn't like it think about the advantage you gain, if I got killed by Berserker isn't it one less Servant?" Naruto asked back with grin
Saber stare at Naruto for moment. She seems want to say something but got cut by furious roar of Berserker that launch himself to them and appear behind Saber
'Shi-' Saber immediately spun but she knew she won't make it! She close her eyes and brace herself for the impact
SWOOOSH!
But it never come. Saber blinked when she feel she floating but she didn't feel any damage, she turned and see now she in air and got carried in bridal style by Naruto
Naruto landed in ground before place Saber who still shocked. He flash her grin and winked "It mean we even now..." He said
Before Saber about to reply, Naruto already gone in blur of speed and he dashed to Berserker with three Shuriken in each of his hands
He enchant wind Chakra to them before throw it with speed of bullets to Berserker. Berserker roared and swing down his axe sword, the wave of the attack deflect all the shuriken but some of them manage to pierce through and went to his skin
Only to be bounced like rubber ball hit brick wall
Naruto who seeing this narrowed his eyes. That was C- level attack at least but it not even pierce his skin. It mean Berserker have some armor in his body and what he thinking before its true, only B level attack will hurt him
Berserker dashed to Naruto before swing his weapon to him. Naruto ducked before kick the ground and jumped to dodge another swing, he plant his feed to the ground again before sidestepped and dodge another attack
He cocked back his arm and blue energy flare around it in spiralling motion before he thrust it to Berserker
"Rasenken! (Spiralling Fist!)" Naruto murmured as he drove his fist to Berserker stomach. Berserker try to hold his ground, but the attack manage to push him few feet away and it clearly damage his body as blood dripped from his gritted teeth and his eyes glowing more menace, the mad giant can tell that Naruto is threat even in his insane state
"⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️!"
Berserker let out another roar before he charge to Naruto again and in instant he appear in front of him. Naruto clicked his tongue, Berserker truly fast for his size. He barely able to dodge the attack as he pull back his body and deliver kick to Berserker weapon, burying it in ground
Naruto place his foot to the weapon before use it as footing to dash to the giant. Berserker immediately remove his grip from his weapon and deliver thrust punch to Naruto much to the blonde surprise
Naruto tilt his head and barely dodge the punch as it brush away his skin and graze his cheek, drawing some blood. He deliver heel kick to Berserker but the giant dodge it before give kick attack back to Naruto
It hit Naruto in stomach as Naruto flying to the sky due to attack. Blood dripped from his mouth before he flipped in air to balance himself
'Wow, he almost broke my ribs! It will broke had I not enchant Chakra to it! Damn, that was hurt, well I guess I will I need weapon of monster to fight against one...' Naruto thought as he smirked and swipe the blood from his mouth using his thumb and perform hand seals
"Kuchiyose no Jutsu! (Summoning Technique!)"
With poof of smoke, suddenly giant broadsword like butcher knife appear on Naruto hand, it size bigger than Naruto and almost on par with Berserker own weapon. He landed in ground roughly with both feet, caused the land crack and grin to Berserker
"Come... Servant of Madness..." Naruto taunted as he give few swing with his weapon to challenge Berserker
"⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️" Berserker in response roared before dash to Naruto with insane speed. His red eye blazing savagely and he appear in front of Naruto then swing down his weapon
Naruto bend his body, enchant Kubikiribōchō with earth nature chakra to make it stronger then swing the sword.
BOOOM
Large shockwave created from the clash of both weapons. Naruto grinned as he locked with Berserker in deadlock and he can tell it surprise everyone here. He roared and push Berserker away then deliver strong swing
Berserker who seeing this roared and swing his powerful weapon, parrying the attack before he gone to attack and swing his axe down again but Naruto block it using his sword
CLANG! CLANG! CLANG! BOOM! BANG!
An impact and destruction appear as Naruto and Berserker dance in clash of deadly weapon. Berserker face is pure angry and roar while Naruto face is grin and excitement on his eyes
The spectator including Saber who watching clearly have surprise face seeing this. This man not just match Berserker in strength but also go toe on toe with him!
"See? I told you my Emperor are strong..." Manaka stated as she stare to Naruto with awe
"D-Dont confidence first! Berserker still not serious!" Illya responded to Manaka comment with stubborn glare. She turn to Berserker who clashing with Naruto "Berserker! Go serious!" She yelled
Berserker in response, let out lion like howl before he start to attack more furious and stronger. He swing his weapon down to Naruto stronger and the blonde blocked but this time Naruto
Naruto who sensing the power increase winced. Now he clearly start to get outmatched, it seems fighting Berserker in raw power won't be useful
Berserker swing down his weapon and Naruto sidestepped, he not even flinched due to the wind that created by Berserker weapon. He swing Kubikiribōchō to Berserker head but the giant pull back his head and dodge the attack, he step forward and swing his axe to Naruto but the blonde Emperor jump and also dodge the attack
Naruto landed but have to rise Kubikiribōchō to block Berserker attack and this time Naruto got pushed back. Seeing this Berserker roared more before increase his power and swing Naruto away
"Gugh!" Naruto immediately blown away due to massive strength from Berserker. He bounced few times before manage to balance himself
But he have to prepare himself immediately as Berserker appear in front of him and bellowed before start to striking again this time he use two hands
GAAAKIN! CRACK!
Naruto eyes widened when see there crack on Kubikiribōchō, he just slipped a bit to not enchant Chakra and his weapon got cracked. Truly dangerous! Berserker power is combined of A and Tsunade!
Naruto block all Berserker attack with Kubikiribōchō, but he clearly having hard time and even barely able to block it. It was clear Berserker now overpower him. He clicked his tongue as he parry Berserker attack and crack appear more in Kubikiribōchō, once sword have crack it will be easier to be destroyed
The spectator who seeing the table that turned back only can be shocked. Berserker power and speed increased further, right now it was clear Naruto the one that got pushed back and will lose soon
"⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️!" Berserker bellowed as he deliver strong double axe slash to Naruto and again Naruto block it. However it was stronger than before and he got blown away
BOOOM!
A explosion appear due to Naruto crashing to the ground but not long, Naruto jump from the smoke and landed in ground. Kubikiribōchō destroyed and he panted slightly
"See! See! My Berserker is the best! And now your Servant will dead!" Illya boasted to Manaka smugly
Manaka who hearing spare glance to Illya for moment before sly smirk appear on her face "I won't be suuureee..." She said in sing song tone
Illya who hearing this merely grunted "Hmph! Doesn't matter! You already lose! Your Servant lose his weapon! Berserker finish this!" She commanded
"⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️!" Berserker roared as he response to his Master command and dashed to Naruto then swing his massive weapon
BOOOM!
Another smoke appear due to the blow. Illya grinned as she see this, that Saver no doubt is dead and everyone in here also think same except Manaka
Play - Fairy Tail ost - Sannin no Dragon Slayer
However to their shock, when the smoke cleared Naruto hold Berserker attack with the broken Kubikiribōchō. His leg didn't even twitch as he hold his ground against Berserker
"Impossible... He hold full power attack from Berserker..." Illya muttered in disbelief and her eyes wide shock
"I told you I won't sure if I were you..." Manaka commented with smile as she stare at her Emperor. While she appear calm outside, she inwardly let out squeal.
Her Emperor really cool! Oh, not just handsome, cute, kind, leader but he also strong! He able to match the Heracles that got empowered by Mad Enhancement! He are perfect! Perfect for someone like her!
'You are mine my Emperor and I'm yours, if there wish other than seeing Root is I want to Holy Grail is to keep you with me forever! Ah, now I really have to consider did I want to see Root or be with you forever! Oh my, so confusing...' She thought seductively and confusion for the last part
Naruto who blocking Hercules attack have his eyes shadowed by his hair. When he rise his head and meet Berserker eyes, his eyes already change to toad like and orange mark appear above his eyelid. There blood dripped from his forehead and mouth but it just make his appearance more scary rather than funny
"You strong... I admit that, but you only muscle without technique... Now, you the one who going to defend..." Naruto stated with grin before he push Berserker sword away and with faster speed he raise the broken Kubikiribōchō, wind swirling around it and he swing down to the giant
SLAASH!
Much to everyone shock, blood spurt out from Berserker chest that slashed by Naruto broken sword. Then suddenly all blood move and swirling to Naruto sword, repaired the sword
"W-What the hell?!" Rin blurted in shock. Even everyone here also shocked seeing a sword just drink blood like that then got itself repaired! Forget Berserker! Maybe Saver is more threat than the giant himself! He able to swing weapon that bigger than him while fighting enemy like Berserker is prove he not just skilled but also have strength!
"T-That sword drink blood!" Shirou stammered with disbelief eyes
"I never seen or hear sword like that..." Saber also can't hide her shock. She have many knowledge about sword but she never see something like this! To see sword that eat blood like that... Is that sword Noble Phantasm?!
Naruto grinned as he see Kubikiribōchō got repaired, not back to full but it more than enough to cut again. Berserker meanwhile not bothered by his wound, he swing his axe blade to Naruto with full strength but Naruto able to block it with his own power
CLANG! CLANG! CLANG! GAAKIN!
Berserker deliver multitude swing of his axe and Naruto raise Kubikiribōchō and parry the attack
They engaged in melee combat and now their position back to stalemate. However it was clear this time Naruto the one that manage to push Berserker, a numerous cut and wound appear on Berserker body as Naruto manage to land hit to him
In Sage Mode, Naruto power on par Berserker but his defense and agility surpass him. And with Chakra burst to his speed it only make him more dangerous.
While Berserker should be able to keep up with Naruto in Sage Mode, he can't do that if he insane... He can't think and only move by pure skill and instinct that left... It maybe going to work against someone that have lower stats than him but against someone who have same status with him is another case, not to mention Naruto also trained to dodge numerous deadly attack like when he facing Kaguya
When facing the deadly Goddess, one attack and he will dead...
So it was clear that now Naruto the one that winning against Berserker. Kubikiribōchō slowly reformed back when it slice Berserker flesh and eat his blood
Jump, duck, slash, right, block, left, slash, duck again, jump again, block, slash again
Blood and numerous cut wounds filled Berserker body as Naruto keep dancing while deliver numerous attack to Beserker, it was clear to the spectator that the fight now become one sided where it was Naruto who win against the giant
But the giant didn't give up. He can't even feel the pain and neither he thinking about it. He only roar more in annoyance and swing his weapon to swat away Naruto like insect but Naruto keep dodge the attack and counter him
Berserker swing down his axe-sword and Naruto this time stop matching the servant of Madness in power, he focus his eyes and when the weapon go down he swing Kubikiribōchō to flat side of the axe-blade
CLANG!
The strong blow manage to make Berserker stumble a bit and that time is all what Naruto need. Swirling blue sphere appear on his other hand, it only baseball size at first before growing into basketball size
"Senpō : Ōdama Rasengan! (Sage Art : Big Ball Rasengan!)" Naruto roared as he thrust the orb to Berserker middle chest
SQUEELCH! DOOOON!
Like a bomb mixed with drill. The destruction sphere drill toward Berserker skin, creating perfect hole on it and blow away the giant head, and hands that connected to his body. Blood splattered that got eaten by Kubikiribōchō immediately followed by the ground that destroyed from the orb damage. A bright blue sphere engulf Berserker giant body before Naruto give single thrust and the giant got blown away while covering in blue sphere like some potato got throwed
BOOOOOOOM!
Naruto grinned as he see Berserker got pushed away. That attack no doubt killing him, with this one Servant down already and Kubikiribōchō also got repaired back thanks to the blood! He can hear Berserker Master scream the servant of Madness name
Berserker indeed strong opponent, but he don't have high technique... If only he gain his sanity, then Naruto doubt the last attack will work and maybe Naruto will got more hard battle
"He beat Berserker..." Rin murmured with surprise. The last attack clearly dangerous, she can feel the intense amount of Mana that focused. It as if it giant hurricane of Mana compressed into mini orb!
Everyone who seeing clearly shocked with the result, one moment Berserker gain advantage but next seconds the table turned back and now the giant lose!
'If the Berserker is lose... Then it leave this man to be most dangerous one... And he even manage to kill him... He possess Berserker strength in Mad Enhancement but the difference he are sane... And VERY skilled, I don't think I can beat him... It almost like facing Archer in last war, I can't even feel a chance to win against him... It as if the chance to win is so low and the best I can have is tie against him with both of us die...' Saber thought grimly as she observe Naruto who put back his hat. This man not just strong but she also can sense she possess regal aura, the aura that scream he are King just like her, Rider and Archer in previous war
The tittle Emperor for him no doubt not a fluke... This man is strong... Very strong... She even have to gone serious since the beginning to beat him since he not like Berserker that can't think and it make him more dangerous
She tensed when Naruto approach her, though she feel slight easy when Naruto grin and wave his hand to her
Music off
"It seems your Servant done Illyasviel..." Manaka remarked with sly smile "Mine is proven superior..." She stated as she stare at Naruto with dreamy look
Illya who hearing that gritted her teeth. She glare to Manaka and point her finger in childish manner "Don't you think you win!" She declared "You just take two lives from Berserker! He still have ten more!" She said in smug manner much to everyone surprise
"You mean we have to kill that thing twelve times?!" Rin squeaked. Kill him once is already damn hard! Killing him twelve time is clearly nightmare!
Illya for the first time ever since Manaka appear finally notice that Rin and Onii-chan still here. She blushed when she realize she forget her original purpose! Damn! She should pummel Saber! Not Saver! Argh! Now all her plan get messy!
Naruto who got near Saber blinked when he sense Berserker aura still exist which mean he still alive. He take another stance just in case and stare at the smoke that created from his attack
'I pretty sure I tear apart his head and hands from his body. No one can take empowered Senjutsu Ōdama Rasengan to their middle chest blankly and alive! Well, except Kurama or Bijuu of course but Human is another thing! How he still survive?' Naruto thought with confused and wary
As if his Master know what Naruto thinking, he hear Manaka voice in his head 'Naruto, you have to kill that man ten times more. It seems he got twelve lives and your last attack took two of his lives...' Manaka told him
Naruto who hearing that blinked before he groaned. Another immortal?! Oh great! He have enough with Orochimaru, Hidan and Madara already! Not to mention he fight numerous immortal Shinobi when Fourth Shinobi War! Why the hell his enemy must be immortal?! Can't it be normal?!
'Oh well, killing him twelve times... If Ōdama Rasengan take two then I will destroy 8 in one attack!' Naruto thought as he prepare himself to use Rasenshuriken. The million microscopic blade no doubt going to destroy Berserker completely, it will more than enough to take 8 lives or even more. That left with 3 lives and Naruto can kill him three times more with ease
He then see Berserker appear through the smoke. All his wound is closed and he as good as new
However before they able to fight again, a voice interrupt them
"That's enough Berserker. We going home..." Illya called and everyone turn to her with surprise. Illya meanwhile know her situation now not too good, she realize Saver is the biggest threat now seeing he able to take Berserker two lives and not even show any sign of tired!
Yes, she actually no doubt Berserker can win but after that she doubt Berserker can stand against Saber and Archer. Retreat now is the best choice and as much she hate it she need to adjust her plan seeing the extra class Servant proved more dangerous than she thought
Illya give glare to Manaka who smile to her but no doubt there hint of smugness inside that smile! "Are you working with Onii-chan?" Illya asked
"Me? Oh no, I'm not. I actually going to have my Emperor attacking Saber and Emiya-san after they went home..." She answered and it make Saber and Shirou tensed "But then you come and attack them first before us..." She explained
Illya stare at Manaka with stern look for moment before huffed and turn away. She see Berserker appear in front of her and carry her on his shoulder "Next time, my Berserker will win! We will finish it in next battle..." She stated with glare to Manaka
"I waiting for the next one Illyasviel..." Manaka replied in kind and innocent tone complete with the smile as if Illya declaration just like children boasted their nonsense
It decided, Illya really hate this girl...
"Hmph! Onii-chan this time you lucky, but next time you won't!" Illya stated before she turn around with Berserker. However she give one last glance to Rin "And Rin, the next time we meet, I'll kill you.." She added, almost like an afterthought and with that she gone
Manaka only giggling seeing Illya leave. It seems she just won, ha! She expect no less from her Emperor! Suddenly a swirl of wind appear beside her and Naruto who deactivated his Sage Mode come out from it make Rin and Shirou tensed as Saber immediately also appear on their side to protect them
"Saver!" Manaka called with dreamy tone
"Yo, Manaka-chan. You enjoy the show?" Naruto asked
"That was awesome! I know you are strong but that before is something else!" She squealed as she fawned over him
Naruto have quite troubled face when see Manaka antic. It remind him of his fangirl, well his Master already act like one actually "Maa, maa. Let talk about that later okay?" He said before he glance to Shirou, Rin and Saber make them tensed "Now what should we do to them?"
Saber who hearing that immediately grip her sword tightly and step forward "Stand back Shirou..." She warned. She not sure about this situation, even if she got enough Prana she still doubt she can win. This man remind her of Archer except his personality is something else
Manaka turn from Naruto to the group. She still have her innocent smile and she hummed "Can you beat them?"
"I can..." Naruto admitted in matter of fact tone "The only threat for me in close combat is Berserker. I can take on Saber-chan if I want but her Noble Phantasm is something else, though I doubt she can kill me completely if I unleash my main Noble Phantasm..." There no arrogance in Naruto voice. It more like stating the obvious fact as if answering one plus one is two
"Don't get cocky Saver..." Saber growled "I have no problem if you want to fight now!" She snarled
Naruto stared at Saber for moment up down before he cross his arm "Don't deny it Saber. I know you deep inside knew you can't beat me... The only thing you believe is you can take me down if you also sacrifice your life, I can see it in your eyes and as fellow King I sure you know about that..." Naruto stated sternly much to everyone shock hearing the declaration. Not just he dismiss the suffix-chan on Saber name but his always playful and cheer voice change completely to serious as if he are leader or parent
"H-How?" Saber stammered in shock seeing someone just identify her like that
"Surprise? Don't be Saber... I can tell King when I see one because I'm Emperor..." Naruto elaborated calmly "Though I must say I'm surprise to find King in woman body, your era must be quite hard for you to have pretend yourself as male..." He said with chuckle
Saber grip her sword more tight. This man... He clearly more than what she thought... Not just he strong and skilled but he also have his own charisma... The more she know about him, the more she realize how dangerous this man is!
"So... What you want me to do with them Manaka-chan?" Naruto asked to his Master
Manaka ponder about it for moment with thoughtful face before she smiled "I will let them go now... I already satisfied with one battle tonight!" She stated much to Rin and everyone surprise
"You going to leave just like that?!" Rin asked
"If you want to fight then I will give you one Tohsaka-san..." Manaka responded and that make Rin shut up. She turn around to see Naruto "Let's go my Emperor..." She said in dreamy tone and Naruto nodded before he grab her shoulder
"You lack of Prana Saber. I suggest you fill your power back to the fullest first before you fight me or Berserker, trust me you will need it. Not to mention Lancer still holding back a lot when he attack you and your next battle against him won't end like before..." Naruto warned with steel look
"What?! Wait! You see our fight?!" Saber asked however Naruto answer merely gone in whirlwind of leaves
After Naruto and Manaka gone silence fell to Shirou, Rin and Saber. It eventually broken by Shirou
"Saber you okay?" Shirou asked as he approach her
"I'm fine Shirou, I didn't have much fight actually. I only observe the battle between Saver and Berserker..." Saber replied calmly
"Thank God..." Shirou murmured in relief
"Emiya-kun, I think it better if we talk to your home now..." Rin suggested suddenly
"Eh? Why Tohsaka? It already pretty late..." Shirou responded with confused tone
"Yes I'm agree but we need to talk about Berserker and Saver..." Rin said bluntly "Don't you see their strength and power in battle?"
Shirou blanched at that. He won't admit it but that battle was the most amazing and dangerous battle he ever seen, he never think such strong existence is exist!
"Y-Yeah..." Shirou replied nervously
"I propose an alliance..." Rin stated much to Shirou and Saber surprise "This alliance also won't bad. True what Saver said, Saber here can't use her full power and with her condition now I don't think she can beat Saver or Berserker. Meanwhile my Archer also still recovering from the wounds he received from Saber. Both of us can't beat Saver or Berserker alone, so until Saver and Berserker or at least one of them gone..." Rin actually not like the situation, not a bit
But right now she are the most vulnerable person with Archer wounded like this and with all Servants already summoned... Not to mention there someone who place Boundary Field to academy, this won't be good
Shirou who hearing that put thoughtful face. He also not sure Saber can beat Berserker or Saver after seeing that.. Not to mention he also didn't want to fight Rin actually, she are kind and helpful to him
"Are you sure Tohsaka?" Shirou asked after moment of thinking make Rin blinked in surprise. However before she can response Shirou continue "I mean I'm not much as Magus, I only know Reinforcement and Projection. Isn't it will be better if you working with someone else?"
Rin can't help but gawked at Shirou response. Surely he didn't said what she thinking right?! Don't this man know his condition?! He are the one that hold the key in here! He can threatened her actually now!
"You... You..." Rin stammered while place her palm to her face. She can't describe words to express her situation now! This man is too kind for his own good! After moment of calming down she let out sigh "Look here, Emiya-kun. You..." She sighed again, she still can't calm down full enough "Emiya-kun even if you are failure as Magus doesn't mean you can't help me. Don't worry, with Saber on your side it will be fine.." She reassured
Shirou who hearing that pondered about it for moment before he nodded and give warming smile to Rin "If you say so then. Very well, I want to make alliance with you..." He stated with nod
Rin seeing this smile back, glad it worked. Then Shirou turn to Saber "How about you Saber? What your opinion?" He asked
Saber stare at Rin for moment. She recall what Saver said about her condition and if it true Lancer still holding back when fight her before... Then the enemy clearly dangerous... She know actually Rin use her Master as shield but it also good condition for them
"If you say so Shirou, I also agree. However aware that Tohsaka the moment the alliance cancelled we will be enemy... And if you dare to make move behind me I assure you won't win this War even if Shirou eliminated..." Saber said to Rin with stern look and steel in her tone
Rin only brushed the threat aside and nodded with calm look "Don't worry, I have my pride after all..." Rin stated with steel voice. She are heiress of Tohsaka and if she give her word she won't pull it back easily
Saber nodded in satisfaction hearing that. She turn to Shirou "Let's go home now Shirou, we will need rest..." She told him
"Ah, right! But first..." Shirou turn to Rin "You coming with us?"
"No, I already said what I want to said. I will go home now..." Rin replied
"I see... Do you want me to take you home?" Shirou offered genuinely
"Don't worry Emiya-kun I can take care of myself.." Rin denied politely
"But what if you got attacked when you on your way? Saver and his Master plan to attack me when I go home alone before what make it won't happen to you? I can't be there to protect you!" Shirou argued
Rin open her mouth to response but after process what Shirou said she can't deny it. Right now she are the most vulnerable one, and if it other guy Rin will aware that they try to take advantage of her condition but Shirou won't. She knew Shirou is as dense as rock and also too kind
And the last part he said also not helping! Why he have to say it like that?! Ughh, damn Shirou! Reject his offer now will make her looks like jerk! So with blush on her face she look away from Shirou "F-Fine! Then I will move to your house!"
"Eh?" Shirou blinked along with Saber. Rin blushed more at Shirou innocent look, damn that man! She cross her arm and let out 'humph!'
"You said you want to protect me right?! Then it will be better if I stay with you!"
"W-What?! But you can't! Girl and Boy can't live together under same roof! It not proper!" Shirou sputtered
"But didn't you said you want to protect me?" Rin exclaimed with surprise look "Don't tell me you lie.." She said with hurt in her tone
Shirou who seeing the look from Rin open his mouth but close it again and troubled expression appear on his face. He groaned before turn away from her "F-Fine... If you say so then..." He murmured
'Succeess!' Rin thought with big grin inwardly
Saber who watching the scene only can shook her head. Her Master really strange... And to think he related to Kiritsugu... She can't believe innocent man like Shirou who even can't hurt fly is son of the cold Magus Killer that willing to reach his goal with any path 'Does it mean Kiritsugu also like him when he were little?' She thought. She still remember her argument with the Magus Killer and she come to conclusion that Kiritsugu actually want to become Hero when child, but it seems something happen to him and make him change
The Magus Killer also not deny it when she stated it to him and only glare to her so no doubt it was true. She actually almost snort in amusement when imagine Kiritsugu like Shirou but seeing Shirou like this and no doubt he related to him she can't deny it
'What happen to him that change him into that cold blooded killer?' Saber thought solemnly as she recall her previous Master persona
She shrug it off from her mind after moment of thinking. That already in past and it won't useful to think about it, right now it better if she focus on present... She need to find way to fill her prana just like what Saver said, with monster like him and Berserker. This war no doubt will be tougher than she think
It maybe won't as bloody as like in her last war but no doubt the Servant also will as hard as like in previous one. She only meet with Lancer, Berserker, Saver and Archer. Among those four Saver is the most dangerous one not to mention there still mysterious Assassin, Rider and Caster too
Meanwhile in Ryuudou Temple
Caster frowned as she just witness the battle of Saver and Berserker. Berserker actually Heracles, the famous Hero in Greek that even his legend rivalled Zeus! She doubt now even if with Assassin on her side she can take him on, even with her reinforcement Assassin still won't be able to beat the giant!
And not just that the extra class Servant is proven more dangerous than him!
She of course aware of the extra class in this war, but she can't find damn anything about him! At first she worry about him since he unknown factor but it change when he visit the temple few days ago and have little fight with Assassin. The battle actually not big and it ended with stalemate where Saver pull back himself and leave afterward
If Assassin able to hold his ground then Saver won't be much threat...
So imagine her surprise now when she see Saver not just fight toe on toe against Berserker but also WINNING!
He and Berserker are bad news! While Berserker is insane but he have twelve lives! And he have to be killed twelve times! Saver meanwhile is sane version of Berserker! Not just that he also very good in hiding his track! It as if he trained as good as Assassin!
Plus his last attack clearly dangerous one! Its not Magic but its pure Prana and Mana! Large amount of them compressed into small orb and then it launched!
It almost like magic from Age of Gods! Clearly whoever Emperor is he he was warrior from same age like her
Emperor indeed... That tittle suit him... But just who the hell is Saver?! Is he some warrior from eastern side? If it true then that's explain she never heard about him
"This is bad... I have to adjust my plan... If Saver decide to attack my base no doubt he will win... He not like Berserker after all..." Caster murmured in worry
Suddenly from her crystal ball she caught something. She zoom her crystall ball and
"What the..." She murmured with wide eyes under her hood
In front of Ryuudou Temple street a painting and message writed with orange paint
"Hello Caster-chan! Are you enjoy the show Caster-chan? What your opinion about me? I'm good right? Ne, ne, ne? Not just that but I damn handsome! Hahaha! Hopefully you enjoy the show that I do for you"
From Saver, the number one most unpredictable Servant and the best Servant EVER!
On side of the message is drawing of Naruto wearing his Emperor hat that hide his eyes while grinning and make 'v' sign
Caster who reading the message make shocked face. He knew! He knew ever since the beginning she watching him! That's why he so hard to be tracked!
'This man... He annoying...' Caster thought with twitch on her right eye. While Saver seems dangerous but it seems he also immature and childish, is he really Emperor? She doubt about it now
She then sighed and stand, she need to erase the paint that Saver draw in front of temple before anyone notice it. Damn that Servant, she make sure if she got her hand on him she will enjoy make him his personal butler!
Meanwhile back to Naruto and Manaka, somewhere in Shinto district
"So how is it Manaka-chan?" Naruto asked
We found our blonde Hero and his Master in some normal western style two story house.
Naruto, just like Gilgamesh. Have his own treasure and item in his scroll. Not just he have complete Icha-Icha Paradise collection but he also have gold, recipe for food and of course! A sake! The best Sake in his era!
With his item, he manage to buy a house for the war. He can buy new mansion if he want but he decide not to since it will caught too many attention
As Emperor that rule everything in his own World, he is super rich! You can say he are Gilgamesh version in his World in financial aspect
While he didn't collect weapon but he do collect treasure such as rare jewelry, recipe for food and drink. He collect those because he didn't need weapon, his body and his skill is his weapon
Manaka who sit in table give Naruto bright smile "You are very strong! You beat Berserker without breaking sweat! And he are Heracles! The legendary hero! One of few best Hero!" She exclaimed in dreamy tone
Naruto only chuckle at her response. He knew well Manaka will act like this, Berserker is strong no doubt about that but Naruto have facing stronger enemy. They maybe not possess tough skin like Berserker or power like him but they more deadly
Naruto admit that he not not breaking sweat against Berserker. If he continue to face Berserker in normal state there chance he will dead, that's why he immediately went to Sage Mode
While Kyuubi Mode is overkill but Sage Mode at least good enough to be used. He only can maintain Sage Mode for 60 minutes after that he need to recharge it for 15 minutes and in that amount of time he will be quite vulnerable, he also only can enter 3 times in one day
"Maa, Berserker is strong Manaka-chan. He even make me enter Sage Mode. That actually one of my two ace in hole, to force me using that is something else. If Berserker is sane no doubt the battle will be harder..." Naruto replied to Manaka praise
"Well but you still able to beat him right?!" Manaka asked in matter of fact tone
"Of course..." Naruto answered with nod "I have stronger form though using that is only last resort..." Naruto responded make Manaka blinked
"Why?"
"Tell me Manaka-hime. Will you use your most treasured weapon as common one?" Naruto asked "My ultimate form indeed very powerful, I can destroy this whole town in minute if I want. I also can destroy a whole island too. But as Emperor I have my pride, I won't use nuclear bomb to ant..." Naruto remarked with snort before his face turn to serious "All Heroic Spirit actually become stronger when they become Servant, but me? I'm far stronger when I alive rather than when I become Servant..." Naruto told her sternly
And its true, when Naruto alive with Rikudō Mode he can destroy numerous asteroid like it was child play. He are the strongest existence only rivalled by Sasuke, both of them already surpass Hagoromo in power and can destroy their whole planet if they want to
During his life as Emperor Naruto have learn more and more about the way of Shinobi life. He knew that pride and arrogant is necessary, just like Hashirama. He bow his head in meeting with five Kage not because he are humble. But he bow so the peace for Shinobi World created, Hashirama won't bow to person easily, he bow because it for the peace not for the leader of each village
Naruto also like that... He maybe cheerful, playful and childish, but he are Emperor. He are conquer of his World, the first Shinobi that combine all Elemental Nation. Hashirama maybe make the first alliance but Naruto the first one that lead Elemental Nation in army
If Naruto always act cheerful and childish no one going to respect and follow him. He need to become prideful and arrogant too
Manaka who hearing that have awe expression. She knew Naruto strong from his status but to hear that, if Naruto normal Servant she will scoff at that but Naruto is something else
Naruto telling the truth and she knew it... But someone with that much power should be recorded in history! But there no any record about someone named Naruto Uzumaki! Not even in Age of Gods! Naruto should be famous for large amount of power he possess!
And who the one that stronger when he still alive?! All Heroic Spirit become stronger when they become Servants! That was absolute!
"Just who are you Naruto?" Manaka asked in genuine curious and whisper tone
Naruto who hearing that only silence for moment. He told Manaka this so Manaka knew what kind of being Naruto is, he didn't mean to boast but it to make Manaka more sure and believe in him so he can guide her properly. A kind of person like Manaka can stride from her path if they see Angra Mainyu, no doubt about that, Naruto plant this suggestion to Manaka so Manaka keep looking for Naruto until this War over
And thanks to this if Naruto died with Angra Mainyu, at least Manaka won't stride from her path and keep follow the road Naruto show to her
"I'm Servant Saver, Manaka-hime..." Naruto said as he leaned forward to Manaka, their face is close to each other "And I come to save you..." He whispered to her in warm tone complete with the smile
Manaka who hearing that slowly have pink hue in her face before she lean back from Naruto on instinct. Oh God! She feel so embarrassed! And... Wait instinct?! She never did something like this before! Which part of it that instinct?! And... And its been a while since she feel embarrassed, Naruto manage to rise back the died emotion from her mind!
Is... Is...
'Is this what people call fall in love?' Manaka thought as she held her face with both her hands in shy manner with blush on her face
"Manaka-chan, you flushed. Are you okay?" Naruto asked when see her face there hint of concern in his tone 'She must be thinking another strange thing again, typical psycho..' Naruto thought with sigh inwardly
Poor Naruto, apparently even now he understand about woman more but sometime he still can dense like rock
Manaka quickly regain her composure and flash him smile "I-I'm fine! Just little tired..."
"Eh? Maybe you need to rest, its been long night after all..." Naruto suggested. He can't have his Master sick during war after all
Manaka nodded before she stand and Naruto follow her to her room. When she in front of the door, she turn to her and smile again "Good night Naruto..."
"Night Manaka-hime..." Naruto replied with smile to her and Manaka nod before enter her room
Naruto turn from the door and yawned too. While he actually not need sleep but hey! He won't have that, he will sleep and that was absolute. He never think himself as tool but as partner and living being in here, so he will sleep too
He summon another clone to keep watching while he sleep, after that he went to his room and with flash he already wearing his sleeping outfit
He about to enter the door when suddenly sound of door got opened echoed from floor below. If there no warning it must be his clone then
"Boss!"
Yep, it is his clone
Naruto sighed before he went down from the stairs. What so important? Why the clone can't just dispelled?
"What matter? Can't you just..." Naruto stopped and his eyes widened a bit when see his clone
On his clone hands, is young woman with short hair and wearing black business suit. The woman is pale and lost her left arm, she also have dirt and bruise covered her body
"I found her few KM away from the Church in some abandoned cottage..." His clone stated "Breathing but barely..." His clone explained
Naruto stared at the woman with acute look. She are pale... Very pale... No doubt because blood loss... The blood from her left arm already stop bleeding...
"I already give her emergency help, when I found her she was paler and her breath almost not exist..." The clone continued
Naruto nodded at that, as Emperor he already ask Sakura and Tsunade to teach him some medical ninjutsu so he can treat himself for emergency if there some poison in his food or something like that. It take 5 years for him to able to use proper medical ninjutsu with help from Kage Bunshin, not at Sakura and Tsunade level but at least on Shizune level
"Bring her to guess room..." Naruto told his clone "I will treat her personally..."
The clone nodded before went to guess room and Naruto sighed. Well, here goes his sleeping time
Wew, that take quite a lot eh?
Now as you all can see I give limiter to Naruto for Sage Mode and his Kyuubi Mode, in Sage Mode Naruto only can use it for one hour while Kyuubi Mode is 20 minutes
Before you all protest you all must know Gilgamesh himself is OP, the difference between Naruto and Gil is Naruto are melee version of Gilgamesh while Gilgamesh are long ranged. If Gilgamesh possess all treasure to beat Servant, Naruto possess the strength
If both of them fight no doubt it will be so great and their clash will be shown later
Gilgamesh kill Heracles without much problem and even scratch on his body in Ultimate Blade Works movie. Naruto is something like that, however if he fight close range with Berserker in Sage Mode he no doubt going to suffer more damage
Naruto meanwhile unlike Gilgamesh, he fight enemy from close range and the risk he beaten is more high. He can take Berserker, Archer and Saber on at same time but the chance of his win is 50:50. But if he goes to Kyuubi Mode the result will clear, Naruto will win
Kyuubi Mode can be considered Ea to Naruto, he won't use it everytime and only use it when the situation dire or he in deep problem
You all can see, Naruto is almost like Gilgamesh in Fate/Prototype, he arrogant but not so much like the one in here. He also more tolerable than the Gil from Prototype
Just like Gilgamesh who King of the World at his era, Naruto is Emperor of the World from his era. Both of them similar and actually same with the difference their style in fighting
All Naruto technique that I explain mostly like cannon and it true Naruto can destroy his planet if he want. In Rikudō Mode he destroy multiple Asteroid without breaking sweat, if he focus all attack to one point the he could destroy the planet
For Ōdama Rasengan take two life. Normal Rasengan will kill Berserker if Naruto thrust it to Berserker heart, Naruto didn't use normal Ōdama Rasengan but it imbued with Senjutsu. The power increase dramatically almost two or three times and normal Ōdama Rasengan twice stronger than Rasengan. He hit Berserker in point blank that's why it manage to take two lives
And for Rasenshuriken, we all knew when fighting Kakuzu Rasenshuriken only 50% complete and yet, it take two hearts of Kakuzu and left him dying and can't move anymore which mean it take 2,8 Heart. Now he complete it which mean one normal Rasenshuriken will take almost 5,5 Heart and with Senjutsu power that even blast away and hurt being like Kurama it no doubt going to take 8 lives
Then for Naruto/Manaka interaction, I hope you satisfied with that. As you can see Naruto actually didn't hold any feeling to her but Manaka is the otherwise. She are obsessed Naruto at first, but it change to real feeling. You all must know obsess and love is different thing, though Manaka still will have little problem with this 'love' thing. It will be shown later
As for the route, I was thinking to use Fate route as the beginning but in fight there will be mix between UBW and Heaven Feel route too. Hopefully you going to satisfied with that
And yes! Naruto find Bazett that dying. How she survive after left for dead will be explained in next chapter! Don't worry she won't do much but Naruto will learn something from her existence
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