Chapter 4. Day in Fuyuki City
Fuyuki Church
Gilgamesh was waiting patiently for Kirei Kotomine to finish his report to his Master, Tokiomi. Gilgamesh frowned as he sipped the delicious red wine he had found in this cellar; Tokiomi was such a dull and boring man, while everyone ELSE was so much more interesting than the red clothed man.
He would admit that Tokiomi had a sense of style, and his wine wasn't bad, but overall Gilgamesh was displeased to have him as his Master.
To think he dare to use Command Seal and stop him from destroying those dogs that dare to touch his treasure.
He really tempted to skewer Tokiomi because of that. However as much he hate to admit it but if he killed Tokiomi then his link to this very pleasant time period would be lost, unless he managed to contract another magi.
Thinking about the participant of this War now he can't help but put thoughtful face. That Caster Servant clearly perked his interest
There something about him... Something about him that bother Gilgamesh strangely. He still remember when his eyes meet with Caster eyes
Those eyes
There something behind those eyes..
Those eyes not belong to mongrel neither to peasant..
And he can see Caster clearly different from everyone in this War. His presence and aura that radiated is something else. His figure also clearly show he is royalty but he had no make declaration of it
Either he don't want to or he forgot due to that mad dog sudden appearance
He broke out from his mind when see Kirei entering the room. The man was dressed in priest robes, and his brown hair was unruly just like usual. However there something difference about him
Gilgamesh opinion of Kirei was that the man had absolutely no desire whatsoever, he had been observing the man, and he can tell that Kirei is dull person. Someone with such personality actually rare in this era
But now... There something on his eyes... His eyes now seems more focused and there hint of light now in that dull eyes
How... Interesting...
"I must say Kirei, your wine is rather splendid." Gilgamesh commented, seeing Kirei watch him warily; not surprised, as expected of an Executor of the Church. "Your wine might be less in stock than Tokiomi's, but the quality is much better. I must say, Tokiomi wasn't wrong when he called you a prodigy."
Kirei meanwhile not sharing his sentiment. He have thing to think now thanks to Caster he feels he getting closer to his answer, but he never expect King of Heroes to drop in and drinkk all his hidden wine. He didn't want this night longer since he have thing to think, so he goes to the point
"What do you want?"
Facing this blunt question, Archer lifted up his wine glass and gazed meaningfully at Kirei.
"Looks like the ones who are bored aren't just limited to me alone."
"Bored?"
Archer merely smirk a bit at the man confused reply. He tilted his head slightly
"What's wrong, Kirei? Are you also feeling unsatisfied with only obeying Tokiomi commands?"
"And are you still unhappy with your contract now, Gilgamesh?" Kirei asked back in displeased tone at the Servant question. Although he is the mystical 'King of Heroes', Kirei did not see him as someone to be feared. In spite of Tokiomi's views, a Servant is still a servant. No matter who this Heroic Spirit is, he is still Servant Archer, an existence belonging to Tokiomi. Comparing him to Kirei who is Tokiomi's apprentice, their status is about the same. There is no need to worry too much about him.
Rather than offended or angry, Archer only snorted and take another sip of his wine
"The one who summoned me here and has been providing me with prana is Tokiomi. So no matter what, I still have to treat him with servant-like etiquette."
After this surprising declaration, a sliver of melancholic haze gleamed in Gilgamesh's red irises.
"But frankly speaking, he is really a boring man, completely devoid of any interesting aspects."
Kirei for moment feel slight anger and want to defend Tokiomi but he held it back. He didn't want to start debate now, it only going to prolong this night and he want it. So he only grunted after a moment
"Are they really that mundane? Tokiomi-shi's orders." Kirei asked and the Servant of Bow snorted
"Huh… Really meaningless. Wanting to achieve the omnipotent, wish-granting device, 'Akasha'? What a pointless wish." Gilgamesh grunted
Reaching the Roots without consumed by it is nearly something that impossible, until this far, from Age of Gods to Age of Man there no one who survive or return to the World when they have touched the Root. Gilgamesh know that, that goal is meaningless and utterly impossible
What Tokiomi wish and seek for is very dull to Gilgamesh, duller than Kirei personality perhaps
"Tell me Kirei. As far as I know, before this, your position is one which opposes the magi, right?" Gilgamesh asked
Indeed, Kirei was formerly from Assembly of the 8th Sacrament. If he look Tokiomi goal from that view, what is his purpose actually?
"…..The path leading to the 'root' can be said to lead to the 'outside' of the world. Which is to say, it will not bring any effect to the 'inside', which is this world. For the Church, which only focuses on the 'inside', the magi's pursuit is downright pointless. We can only take their action as a meaningless plan." Kirei answered the question and Gilgamesh nodded
"Oh I see. Looks like I am only interested in things related to this universe, which is also my garden."
Speaking as if he owns the universe…Having such a haughty attitude really fits his status as the King of Heroes.
"I am not interested in the territories that cannot be controlled by me. That's why I don't care about this 'root' thingy at all." Gilgamesh said and its true, he never interested to another World. He already given one, and this far he had not find reason to complain, other than the boorish people but there had been boorish people even in Uruk, the city graced with his presence. But the fact humans would choose to abandon this world irked him.
Kirei didn't bother to reply, only stare blankly at Gilgamesh. The golden King stare at him back and smirked
"Tell me Kirei... What you found during your encounter this night?" He asked
"Pardon?" Kirei blinked
"You found something tonight... I know you are dull person almost without desire Kirei. I can see it, but now I also can see you just found some briefing to lighten your dull personality." Gilgamesh said and he can see Kirei eyes widened slightly, indicating he is right and surprised "So, what your encounter?"
Kirei considering should he answer the golden King or not. And after a moment he decide to answer, like it or not Caster still enemy. And he will persih, so telling Gilgamesh who on his side is his duty as ally
"I meet Caster tonight..." Kirei said and Gilgamesh perked up
"Hoo..." Gilgamesh mused "And what happen?"
"We talk a bit, there no fight. Apparently he also can use Presence Concealment like Assassin. He also seems come from your age." Kirei answered
"Really?" Gilgames furrowed his eyebrow, other than Berserker only Caster the person that his identity unknown tonight. It was sensible for Berserker since that Servant is mad but Caster is not "So, what you two talking about?"
"I fail to see why I should answer that. It private matter and it had no bonds with the War." Kirei grunted, declined to answer
At that Gilgamesh smile dimmed a bit. He already can see it now, Caster already sow some seeds to Kirei mind. And he can't help but feel irritated, here there some Human who interested but it already taken first. Normally he going to kill Caster after this for doing this but still, he can't help but also interested to see what Caster capable of
Does he really deserve his attention? Yes. He will use Kirei to see just what kind of person Caster is
"A little advice Kirei. To understand what you seeking, try to understand your soul first. It will lead to whatever you looking for answer." Gilgamesh said sagely "And if you having hard time, The other Masters might help you in this regard. I suggest finding out what the other Masters find reason or wish to join this War, and see if you react to their activities like you do."
Hearing that, Kirei began to ponder about his advice. What Gilgamesh said actually make sense and also good one.
"It might be possible to arrange the Assassins to do such a thing, but it will take time." Kirei muttered, before turning his attention back to the smirking Servant. "But why help me? What possible advantage could you get from this?"
"Humans entertain me with their motivations, their behaviours, their secrets. And to find one that does not seem to show anything or know anything of those things like you truly interests me Kirei." Gilgamesh laughed a bit
"Simply say, someone like me is rare for you." Kirei concluded as he recall what Caster said
"To put it bluntly, it could be something like that." Gilgamesh admitted "Does Caster also said the same thing?"
"... He... He does..."
Gilgamesh let out another chuckle. Oh yeah, Caster seems have good eyes. He immediately knew someone like Kirei even only momentary meeting. That Servant may proved to be his new interest
"Then Caster have good eyes. At least there someone worthy among those Mongrels." Gilgamesh said before he stand as he see the wine already empty "Ah, I will come again to taste your delicious wine. You collection can even rival the heavenly wines. To leave them gathering dust in a monk's storeroom is such a waste."
He already open one path to Kirei so he learn from Caster. Now he only need to see in the end what kind of person Caster will produce, he will judge Caste true worth of Heroic Spirit
Next Day, 06.00AM at Matou Estate
Naruto let out yawn while sitting on Matou Estate Dining Room. Breakfast; toast, egg, sausage and coffee already served on table by his clone
Last night he had read many data about the current Holy Grail War. Turn out Zouken save information about participant of current war
There Kiritsugu Emiya, a Magus Killer who hired by Einzbern family as guardian. Someone that like Assassin or Shinobi version of Magus, Naruto noted. This man practically had no honor or pride and will do anything to complete his mission, he using modern technology mostly, something that Magus assume as disgrace. However Naruto noted there change 9 years ago when he go to Einzbern place
Something happen in that place, Naruto can see it even by reading the data. The Assassin of Magus found something that make him abandon his mission for 9 years and only loyal himself to Einzbern family
Then there Tohsaka Tokiomi, the current head of Tohsaka family and Master of Archer. Tohsaka family specialize in jewel magecraft and the man has mastered the principles behind their jewel based magecraft in conjunction with his own fire attribute to become an effective battle mage.
There Kayneth El... Elmolle archabad? Err yeah, something like that, Naruto didn't care what his name. He is Master of Lancer, and a very wealthy and successful nobleman, having both 'wind' and 'water' attributes, an expert who is proficient in spiritual evocation, summoning, and alchemy. He is currently the most renowned magus in the Association.
He come here along with his fiancé, Sola-Ui the name if Naruto recall. Now that name more simple rather than the man, it also more easy to remember! She some kind of healing or something like that
Waver Velvet, not much about him since he is also one of unexpected Master, stealing from Kayneth and entering the War by himself
Matou Kariya, a man who dying now to save Sakura due to got planted by those Crest Worm thing, which the girl he already saved now
And lastly Kirei Kotomine, now this man clearly intrigue Naruto quite much. After reading the data Naruto able to make conclusioun about him. Apparently he try to seek the answer by try to focus on his study and find something, but it was useless and he stopped, then he try to enter the Church organization but it also proved to be useless
Naruto hummed as he recall about him. Kotomine Kirei clearly someone who very desperate by reading his data, the Grail probably responded to his desperate to find answer and making him Master
Among all those people, the Master he need to make list as the most dangerous first is Kiritsugu Emiya or Kotomine Kirei, second is Kayneth, and the third Tokiomi.
Why Kirei and Kiritsugu first?
It because both of them is the most closest person who like someone in his World, and seeing this World is very peaceful compared to his, that was more than enough to make Naruto alert.
Kiritsugu... That man clearly Assassin or like Shinobi... Someone who quite experienced in War and won't afraid to put innocent in danger, the blown up hotel is proof of that. And really he have to talk with Saber about this, he only joking yesterday! Who know her acquaintance will blow up hotel for real!
Kirei... That man is very similar like most Root members who lost Danzo. After the Fourth Shinobi War, Naruto remember most Root members after Danzo killed become insane, few of them entering back to Konoha but the other try to sake answer and purpose of their life, there also who take Danzo ideology too far, trying to make rebellion and rule the whole Elemental Nations with iron fist like bastard tyrant
Oh and also, apparently Zouken Matou is formerly known as Makiri Zouken, friend of Justeaze and also founder of Holy Grail! He had been living for 500 years! Now that clearly quite record in Naruto note, he make mental note that Zouken is one of few the oldest immortal he had face. What?! He have faced Juubi! That thing twice or quadraple older than Zouken!
And also he find out what exactly he did to Sakura...
Oh yeah... That clearly sour his mood. If he on his young age, he probably going to lash out and destroy everyting on his path. But not now, not at his age now. He had see thing worse during his reign and conquest to become Emperor, what happen to Sakura truly tragic but there thousands or more children that suffer worse in his World
As much he hate to admit it, but this World still quite peaceful from his. In here there limitation that bound Human to not ascended beyond anything such as Gods, Alaya or something like that
But not in his World...
In fact, the Human in there given power. Given Chakra... They ascended more and Jonin level Shinobi can fight equal with Servant. The brute and their nature also increase, turned to real Monster
In Naruto eyes, Human is the most amazing creature. They can be as pure as Angel or even more, and maybe as strong as Gods if they let be grown
But they also the most vicious, brutal and cruel creature that ever live
The biggest Monster is not Demon, not Biju, not God. But Human... Only Human that can cruel enough to do something beyond measure to their own blood related and species
Naruto only regret, is he kill Zouken Matou too fast. He should kill him in painful and more suffering way, he should give him portion of Kurama Chakra and see how the old insect react when Bijuu poisonous power tear apart his body
Talking about such thing aside, Naruto must admit he have gain so much knowledge from Matou family. About that Zeret guy who he looking for, Alaya, Gaia, Dead Apostle, Church and everything he need. The information is so much that he have to take rest and read about it more later
And the most thing that caught his interest is, Matou family is the one who formed about Command Seal for Holy Grail War
Oh yeah, apparently he can make something that similar like Command Seal! Now he glad he not kill that Ryūnosuke guy yet, he find out the way to transfer the Command Seal to another people with ease! And that Command Seal also can become better than Magic Crest of Magus family if used right!
Naruto broken from his mind when hear someone entering the dining room. He turned and see it was Sakura, the girl apparently still wearing her purple PJ
"Morning Sakura-chan..." Naruto greeted with grin "How your sleep?"
Sakura not answer. She only stare at Naruto, eyes wide, jaw slightly open, face is shock or disbelief. It make Naruto worry seeing her like that
"You are real..." She muttered in dazed tone
'Ah...' Naruto understand now what wrong with her 'So that's it. She think I'm just a dream... Well giving what she experience that won't be surprise.' He thought, slowly he stand and walk to the little girl he kneel on her height before draw out his hand and
PINCH!
"Owhhhh!" Sakura let out yelp as Naruto fingers pinch her right cheek and pull it in awkward angle
"Its good to see you sleep well." Naruto grinned widely "Have you already brush your teeth or wash your face?" He asked as release his pinch
Sakura flailing as she just got her cheeks released, she rub it with tears formed on corner of her eyes. It hurt! However then her eyes widened when realize the man in front of her is real!
Tears now formed on both of her eyes as she began to sniffle. It was real! This man is real! Her savior is real! She immediately let out wail before launched to Naruto
Naruto who already know what she going to do let it happen. He accept Sakura embrace as she hug him tightly like children who just given their chrismast gift
He sighed a bit before stare down at the crying girl. He rise his hand and brush her hair softly. Seeing girl like this remind him of Himawari, his daughter when she still child. She was the second most beautiful girl after his wife in his eyes, even surpass his Mistress. She was his proud daughter after all
He began to whisper and mutter comfort to her ear, trying to make the little girl feel better and loss the trauma she went through
After almost 10 minutes he manage to make the girl calm. Now she stare down in shy manner, refusing to meet his face. How cute!
"Have you brush your teeth or take bath?" Naruto asked and the girl shook her head "Well then go take one, breakfast already set. I will reheat it for you then..." He told the girl who only nodded before walk away
He chuckled as he stand, he turn around and see one his clone "Reheat the food!" He ordered and his clone did. He about to go back to his table before he hear the bell rang "Hmm, wonder who is it..." He muttered before he went to the door
When he open it, it reveal some man wearing formalsuit
"Excuse me, can I talk with Sir Uzumaki?" He asked
"I am." Naruto said with nod, it wasn't problem he use his real name. It won't give his opponent any identity or who is he after all
"Oh good sir! Here, this is the new Porsche Boxster 987 that your order! Complete with the Turbo and GPS!" The man said as he show the car, it color was bright orange with black line in middle part of front to the back
Naruto grinned like children when seeing the car, he actually want to buy bike but he prefer car! He don't have thing like this in his World because he didn't need it, they transport via walking and also faster than this car thing after all
But hey! He can have them for play right?
He already order this car one day after he summoned directly from Germany, he already pay the money and only need to tell the seller where it will be sended after he find place to stay, which Matou Estate now
"Here, sign in here and this is all the paper and document you need for this car." The man said as he extend some paper and Naruto take it before read it to ensure there no scam or something like that.
After sure it was safe, he sign it and give back to the man who excuse himself and leaving Naruto who now walk to his new car
"Man... I only know how to ride you but never have experience. But that can be settled!" Naruto grinned as he stare at his new car with sparkling eyes
Moment later, 08.00AM
"Onii-chan, you can drive?" Sakura asked as she now sit on other seat, staring at Naruto who also take seat
"Yep! I know how to drive!" Naruto answered with grin before he close himself to Sakura and make her using safety belt
"Really?"
"Yeah! Though I never drive before but I know how to did it!" Naruto laughed as he put his safety belt and turn on the car, he have A rank in Riding skill! He had ride the giant Gamabunta who almost on par with mountain! Surely some car won't be problem!
Sakura who hearing that immediately pale a bit "Umm... It will be safe right?" She asked timidly
"Of course it is! I the one who drive!" Naruto declared boldly
'That what make me worry.' Sakura thought sadly, sure she love Naruto now, he the one that free her, but she just free! She don't want die due to car accident! She check her safety belt by herself to make sure it tight and gulped a bit
"Ready Sakura? We going to park and get you some ice cream!" Naruto declared boldly and Sakura nodded "Okay, let see. Press the clutch and turn to the first gear like this!"
Few minutes later we found Sakura screaming while Naruto car sped on the road at speed 100KM/Hours
"BASTARD! SLOW DOWN!"
"HEY! LOWER YOUR SPEED!"
"HOLY FU-ASSHOLE! YOU ALMOST HIT ME!"
"DRIVE WITH YOUR EYES BASTARD!
"SON OF BITCH!"
"FUCK! DID YOU TRY TO KILL ME?!"
Naruto laughed openly as he slip another car and move his steer. Driving like this clearly fun! He have to made one like this when he got home! It won't be useful but it can be used for toy!
Sakura on his side already stop screaming and only stare to the front with wide eyes and hold each sides of her seat like her life depend on it. The blank look is almost similar like after she stop screaming in pit worm, thankfully she not that traumatized since
"Ne, ne! Sakura-chan?! Its fun right?!"
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Naruto let out another laugh at Sakura face, however his eyes suddenly narrowed when see someone crossing the street in sudden
With fast, he hit the brake and the car let out loud screech, followed by the sound of car horn being blowed
The person who hearing the car horn just in time to see the car and her eyes widened in shock
SCRRRREEEEECCCHHH!
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"What the hell?! Oi! Woman! The lamp is green for me! Why the hell you cross the road?!" Naruto yelled as he pop out his head while waving his fist in angry manner
The woman in response, merely fall to the ground with loud thud
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"Onii-chan, I-I think she faint..." Sakura said in shaking tone, just snap out from her shock and fear after went through Naruto drive
"I can see that." Naruto deadpanned before he sighed "Damn people these day! Does they even know there rule on the street!" Naruto declared with annoyance on her tone
Sakura really love her savior, even she only know him for few hours but there something about him that make her trust him and like him. The aura and presence he radiated is warm... Very warm and also gentle... It remind her of her Mother and also Father when she back in home... So yes, she really like him
However right now... She really feels like want to bash his head, even if she far younger than him... Strangely she never felt this way in her life before
Is this what people called anger?
Meanwhile earlier, somewhere else
Saber can't believe how her luck...
Its not just she have dishonorable Master who using dirty trick in battle but he also apparently despicable enough to bomb the whole hotel down, killing and endangering innocent live!
And now, he want her to DATE Caster
HER?! KING ARTHUR! DATING SOMEONE?!
Clearly her luck is veery bad...
While true she must admit Caster is good looking man and also seems have quite sense in honorable way but that doesn't mean she like him that way, she even barely know him!
This is Holy Grail WAR! For FUCKING sake! How the hell they still have time to do lovey dovey scenario?!
Kiritsugu said the reason why he told Saber that is so Caster cure her hand. It been 8 hours after Lancer supposed to be death but the wound from Lancer still not gone, which mean either he have made contract with another Magi or Kayneth survive. Seeing Lancer chivalry and honorable personality, Kiritsugu conclude it was the latter
And while Kiritsugu can deal with him again later, this is still noon. There no need to take heavy measure in bright day, so they will went at nigh. And if Saber can find Caster thus make arrangement first, it will be better
Right now, she and Irisviel went and traveling in city like yesterday. She act like her escort as usual. Apparently Fuyuki City is bigger than they thought and there few place they still not visit, and other purpose is to looking for Caster
And need remind you, Irisviel REALLY REALLY and VERY enthusiasm when Kiritsugu told Saber to go date with Caster. That night they immediately went to buy dress much to Saber dismay
She also can't reject Irisviel request, that woman despite already married but almost like little cute girl in adult form! And Saber clearly not mention her breast! It not like she jealous with Irisviel body after all! Nope! Not a bit jealousy is exist in her mind!
"Ne, Saber. Where you think Caster is?" Irisviel asked
"I don't know Irisviel." Saber answered "But Caster-class Servant usually have their own place. I'm sure right now Caster resting himself in there..."
"Kiritsugu also said same thing." Irisviel muttered "He said maybe Caster stay in between Ryuudou Temple or Mount Enzou. Those two is the most place that filled with energy." She explained
"Then maybe we can go and check to there first." Saber pointed
"Eager to meet your date?" Irisviel asked in slight sly tone
"I'm not!" Saber immediately snapped, her face blush in embarrassment "I will ask him to heal my arm with another condition!" She said and Irisviel giggled
"Relax Saber, I'm just joking." Irisviel said in sly tone and Saber grumbled under her breath, she just try to lighten up Saber mood from this morning when Kiritsugu promptly ignore her like she never exist "But Kiritsugu already send Maiya and she said there no any sign of Caster in there..."
Saber make little frown at that, this is clearly troubling. Fuyuki quite big and looking for someone is clearly very hard
Suddenly her ears perked up, make her blinked "Did you hear that?" Saber asked
"Hear what?" Irisviel asked back with blink
aaaaaaaaaaaa
"That..."
"What?"
SCREEECH! BAM! SCREECH! SCREEEECH!
Both womans immediately turned their attention to the roads when hear multiple sounds of car horn and also some... Scream? Yeah a scream
"What the-" Saber eyes widened before she see flash of orange blurred in street, the speed that car display clearly dangerous!
"KKKYAAAAAAA!"
"WATCH WHERE YOU GOING!"
"MUAHAHA YOU ALL SLOW DATTEBAYO!"
Saber and Irisviel stare with gawked face as they see a familiar blonde Servant inside the car and ride it like some children just got new toy
And is that children who screaming on his side?
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"After him?" Irisviel started awkwardly
"After him." Saber confirmed with nod before both of them ran to where Caster direction
Present. Back with Naruto, in Fuyuki Park
"She going to be okay right Onii-chan?"
"For the thirteenth time, yes Sakura-chan." Naruto sighed as he staring at the woman who laying on bench with them
She have brown hair that tied into high ponytail, and she look around on her teen, 17 or 16 maybe. She wearing some kind of uniform, probably school uniform
After the accident where this woman almost hit his car, in Naruto opinion, Naruto can't just leave him on street so he decide to take her with them to the park. And thankfully no one seems suspicious to them
"It because Onii-chan drive like insane man." Sakura pointed with cute glare
"Am not!" Naruto retorted indignantly "Those people just too slow! And I hate slow thing! Most car can go for 200KM/hour! What for is it if it not being used?!" Naruto exclaimed with scowl
Sakura only can sweatdropped at that, certainly what Naruto said have some point but...
"Not need to think that hard Sakura-chan! You still child! Here take ice cream!" Naruto said as he offered the ice cream and Sakura gladly take it
"Thank you Onii-chan." Sakura said with happy before began to eating her ice cream
Naruto only ruffle Sakura hair and give slight kiss to her head. Sakura remind him of Himawari so much! He still remember when Himawari still child, the girl love her daddy so much! And Naruto also love her back of course
Naruto suddenly broke out from his mind when sense Servant nearby, he turn and see Saber along with... Lady IceCream approaching
'What they want?'."Yo! Saber, Lady IceCream!" Naruto called while waving his hand
"Its Einzbern!" Irisviel snapped with pout "How could you change my name like that?" She exclaimed with glare, not it intimidating Naruto though
"Your name is strange." Naruto simple reply with grin
"Then call me Iri please." Irisviel said with pout still on her face
"That more simple! Okay Lady Iri!" Naruto exclaimed "Oh by the way, Lady Iri, Saber. This is Sakura-chan! Sakura-chan, meet Lady Iri and Saber!" He said as he gestured to the girl
Sakura glanced from her ice cream to the new people, her face become red slightly due to her shy nature meeting new people "H-Hello!" She greeted shyly
"Oh! She so cuteee!" Irisviel immediately squealed as she went to Sakura and start to look her more close
"Hello to you too, Sakura." Saber greeted back with slight smile at the child
Irisviel meanwhile already lift Sakura up with both her hands, the girl squeaked in surprise as the white haired woman hug and rubbing her cheeks against her own
"Oh she so adorable!" Irisviel moaned out as she now see Sakura who blushed under the attention "Where you find her?" She asked to Caster
"She staying with me currently, saving her from some prick." Naruto answered with shrug
"Oh? What happen?" Saber asked
Naruto turn to her before he blinked "I really should expect this since you are the legendary King Arthur but... That outfit still not hide your beauty you know." Naruto complemented seeing Saber outfit "Make me wonder how the hell they mistake you as a man." He grumbled a bit
Saber had decency to blush at the praise, it was rare for someone to complement her beauty in past, only few of her friends. But still, she have reputation to maintain, not to mention she are Knight before Woman
"Thank you for your compliment Caster." Saber simple reply and Naruto chuckled
"Well, how I found Sakura is rather complicated. But the point is I saving her, and since she don't have anywhere to go I take right Sakura-chan?" Naruto asked the girl who still get attention from Irisviel
"A-Ah? R-Right!" Sakura agreed with nod, still under Irisviel glomp
"That's very kind of you, but." Saber paused and glanced to Sakura for moment "Seeing our situation, is that really wise?" She asked
"Oh you not need to worry about that, Sakura-chan here is Magus descendant." Naruto declared make Irisviel and Saber surprised
"Really?" Irisviel asked as she stare at the girl she glomp "What Magecraft you use then?"
"I... I..."
"We will talk about Sakura-chan later okay?" Naruto interrupted, he don't want people find out about her yet "And as much I love Sakura-chan get attention from someone who like Mother but I have to ask why you two looking for me?" He asked as he take Sakura from Irisviel, make the woman pouted a bit "And Saber, I only joking about bomb the whole hotel yesterday." He added in flat tone
"That's not my intention!" Saber snapped immediately "I don't know my Mas- I mean Irisviel bodyguard will blow up the hotel like that!" She said in sharp tone
Naruto eyebrow furrowed, he then glance to around them and notice the park is not too crowd, they now alone in fact.
Saber and Irisviel also seems thinking same thing as they observe their surrounding. But just in case if something happen
"Who is that woman?" Irisviel asked, pointing to the woman who currently unconscious
"She is the person who Onii-chan almost hit when he driv-" Sakura began to speak but Naruto clamp her mouth suddenly
"Ahahaha, kid these day. Always talking random thing." Naruto exclaimed with nervous laugh. Eventually he clear his throat, the stare that Saber and Irisviel give to him clearly disturbing "Anyway! Sakura-chan stay here okay? I will be back!" He cross his fingers and one clone come out with 'poof' of smoke, startling Irisviel and Saber slightly "Don't worry, I didn't sense anyone nearby here. Come on, let's go. Sakura-chan, stay here with clone-kun okay?" He asked and the girl nodded
Naruto turn to Saber and Irisviel before he nodded and the pair nodded back, Irisviel give smile and cheerful wave to Sakura before leave and the girl meekly return it back
It wasn't long before they arrive in some isolated place, Irisviel placed small boundary field just in case if someone come around accidentally
"So what you want to talk about?" Naruto asked to the point
"Saber here want to date with you!" Irisviel answered to the point immediately, same like the blonde, smile plastered on her face
"I-Irisviel!" Saber snapped at her
"Oh?" Naruto smirked a bit "Really now? What with sudden change?" He asked to Saber
"I did not wish to date you Caster!" Saber almost growled "I just want you... To heal my arm..."
"Still not healed?" Naruto blinked in surprise and Saber nodded "That mean Lancer still alive, so you bombard the whole hotel and didn't got the result. Man that was suck." He muttered "And I will ask again, what would you give me?" He asked
"I..." Saber bit her lip, her face scrunched to almost frustration "What you want? Other than dating me?" She asked
Naruto stare at Saber, his face is blank as he look to Saber teal eyes. The King of Knight held her gaze as she meet Naruto sapphire blue eyes
"Tell me... Your desire for the Grail..." He said softly and Saber eyes widened a bit
"Is that all?" Saber asked and Naruto nodded "Very well… My wish is to save my homeland. With the omnipotent wish machine, I shall change my homeland fate of destruction."
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"Let me rephrase that, Saber... You want to go back to the past, then lead your kingdom further to the glory right?" Naruto try to confirm what he just hear
"While it true, I want to go back to past and save my kingdom but no... I did not wish to lead my kingdom anymore, my kingdom is destroyed because I fail therefore I will be replaced by someone else who can lead better than me..." Saber corrected what Naruto said
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"I... See..." Naruto started awkwardly, his face is blank "So you that kind of King eh..." Naruto murmured
"And what you mean by that?" Saber immediately bristled
"Nothing." Naruto let out snort "But if you want to know, your wish already granted Saber." He stated
"What you mean by that?!" Saber demanded with shock
"You aware of Kaleidoscope? Second Magic?" Naruto asked "A Magic about Alternate Dimension? Of course you should know. Now, listen Saber. You, in here wish to make you not become King in your live, however what you must know is there another timeline, another World where that already happen."
"What?" Saber stammer out in shock
"You listen me? Your wish is impossible Saber because it already happen. Even if you change history, all you will do is to create an alternate timeline. Nothing will truly change for yourself... The history in this timeline won't change and your Kingdom in here still will fall... And you as the King."
"And how you know that?!" Saber demanded
"Hello, what class am I?" Naruto rolled his eyes "I'm Caster-class, of course I have knowledge about it. You maybe not know this, but on another place and another World, you can be tyrant King. In another World you can be Assassin... That how the World work, the timeline and universe not just one Saber... The Second Magic is the proof of that... So your wish already exist, and you only wish same thing. This place, this World will still have it Britain fall from Battle of Camlann. You just made another new timeline..." He explained in calm tone, he already learn about Zeret person and also about Fifth True Magic that still exist in this era after all 'I, myself living proof of that.' Naruto snorted inwardly
Saber who hearing that can't help but put shock face. It can't be! That absolutely can't be happen! There no way her wish couldn't be granted
"We won't know until we try!" Saber snapped sharply "Beside you are Servant enemy! Why should I hear your opinion?!"
Naruto only stare at Saber with blank look. Oh how he wish to berate this girl now, but he held it back. He in good mood now and what happen to her is not his concern
"So you that kind of King..." He snorted
"And what you mean by that Caster?" Saber demanded through her gritted teeth
"Do you really want to know?" Naruto asked in stern tone "I could tell you but the current time not supporting." He said while ruffling his hair, and its true. He was in good mood this far and he don't want to turn it to bad, he not in the mood "Meet me this noon in Fuyuki Bridge if you want, I need to take Sakura-chan home first..." Naruto merely chuckled. He don't want lecturing some fool after all, not now "Give me your hand, I will heal it..." He held out his hand expectantly
Saber who hearing that extend her wounded arm and Naruto unbutton the zip before roll the sleeve up. He then bite his own thumb, drawing blood slightly before make some rune symbol that circling the wounded part of arm
Performing several hand seals, Naruto then place palm on the seal and the rune symbol glowing
"Kaija Hōin! (Evil Releasing Method)"
Saber grunted when she feel her wound seems reacted, she bit her lip to not scream in pain as she feel something moved on her open wound now, make it hurt more
Naruto slowly, pull back his palm and there flowing of yellow energy follow it. He then hold the cursed energy in his palm before clench his fist, and with that the energy dissipated, after that Naruto then rise his palm that glowing green and Saber wound, this time healed
"It working!" Irisviel gasped seeing Saber wound closed
"There done." Naruto stated as the wound now completely closed
Saber who seeing this try to move her thumb again and this time she can feel it move, she even see it now her left thumb move. She give clench to her fist to make sure it strong and find it does back to normal
"Now I will go back to my place. See you later, I will waiting you in bridge at 12.30PM either you come or not and tell your guardian, if he dare to strike me when I'm in there I will destroy him." Naruto said in cold manner "There reason why I proclaim myself as King of Assassin after all." He stated
Before both womans can reply Caster suddenly gone in orange flash, surprising both of them and Saber can't sense any of his presence anymore
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"Saber?" Irisviel called, there concern on her tone
Saber didn't reply. Her hair shadowing her eyes, her fist is shaking as she clench it so tight. Irisviel can see now that Saber certainly angry, oh yes and she never see her this angry
'My wish... Couldn't be granted... What right is he to saying that?!' Saber snarled in her mind
Done!
Ah yes, you already see in here there few change
For first, Gilgamesh not try to corrupt Kirei because he can see Naruto already got him first. In normal case he will lash out weapons to kill him or still going to corrupt Kirei no matter what
However, he didn't do that because he interested to Naruto and want to see how far he can be
As for what happen to Zouken, it was only logical for Naruto to go after him with fast even if you protest. Naruto need information and place to stay, he found Matou actually not protected by Servant, that was clearly made BIG Ramen on Naruto eyes seeing Matou was one of family that create the Grail
He kill Zouken without know what he did and he regret it he didn't kill him in slow way if you know what I mean
And Saber reaction, until this far none of people claim Saber wish is impossible. All of them claim it was useless or stupid, and while that was true but none of them told her about Second Magic
There difference because of that and this will be the key where Naruto and Saber start to interact more in next chapter
For you who asking, yes! That woman is Taiga Fujimura! Hahahaha oh yeah! We finally see the Tiger of Fuyuki entering the story XD
Their interaction will be seen in next chapter and there matter of Kariya too!
That's all for now and hope you all satisfied, little short because I'm busy now.
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