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I've got lots of things to say and explain, but it will be done at the end of this chapter.

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Chapter 91

The Fall

Time seemed to have stopped for the people of Konoha, the entire atmosphere had become deadly silent. Every ninja seemed to have froze in shock, as Madara's sword was stabbed in Naruto's heart.

A large splash of blood was released from the boy's chest, as the sharp metallic weapon destroyed his heart.

His eyes widened in shock and pain, as a lone tear slipped from Madara's eyes...

"Sayonara, Naruto...

...you were truly a kind child"

He saw Naruto's gaze fixed on him for a few seconds, and looking in his eyes made Madara extremely sad. If only he could see reason...

The boy's hands fell limp on the ground, and his tired eyes slowly closed themselves letting him go to a peaceful sleep.

Wiping the tears falling from his eyes, Madara bent down and gently removed the sword from the boy's chest. In a rare moment of respect, the Uchiha picked up the boy's Konoha headband that had fallen beside him and placed it above the hole in the boy's heart.

"You are finally free from this cursed world...rest in peace, my brother"

He looked towards the trapped Kyuubi, and the terrified Konoha shinobi who were shocked on seeing their strongest soldier fall before Madara.

It was time to put them out of their misery...

Madara was just about to free the beast when he sensed something around him, his eyes widened in fear when someone grabbed his legs.

He looked down and saw it was none other than Naruto, who was absorbing chakra from his body and his lone Mangekyo weakly awakened.

SLASH

Madara screamed in pain, when Naruto stabbed the sword that was lying in the ground straight in the man's chest creating a giant hole. Showers of blood erupted from the older Uchiha's chest, but the shock of in his eyes brought a small smile on Naruto's lips.

Both of them were pierced when several wooden spikes emerged from the ground and stabbed them all over their bodies. The Akatsuki leader started coughing up blood violently, this boy...

"You either die as a hero, or live long enough to see yourself becoming the villain..." said Naruto peacefully, as a strange mark glowed on his right hand.

A mark that sent shivers down Madara's very soul...

"Naruto, you-" said Madara painfully, as the boy finished performing a set of hand seals and clasped his hands together finishing the last sign.

"You and I are the darkness of this world, people who lost their way quite often. In our pain, we often forgot the pain we cause to the people around us...at the very least, I can do this one thing to rid this world from this curse" said Naruto calmly, his dying voice devoid of any pain, anger, regret.

The panicked Madara looked towards Kyuubi, but to his despair another Naruto emerged from the boy's pocket dimension and grabbed the Kyuubi with his hands.

"He planned this from the start. This boy really beat me..." thought Madara in shock,

But how?

Realization dawned on the Uchiha, when he looked towards the corpses of the 20 wood clones formed by Naruto. He could clearly see 14 full corpses, while several other body parts were scattered around, but judging from the amount of wooden limbs they only summed up to 5 more corpses which must have gotten destroyed.

And when Naruto slammed the Kyuubi on the ground, he used the few seconds to send his last remaining wood clone to his pocket dimension.

"He pretended to be close to death, thereby bringing me close to him and away from the Kyuubi effectively separating us. To think he took a sword to his heart to make me believe he was dead, only to utilize my lapse to bind me to him. Namikaze Naruto, you are indeed a crafty fox" thought Madara bitterly,

"Shiki Fūjin (Dead Demon Consuming Seal)"

A cold chill enveloped the entire area, as a scary human, possessing long, shaggy white hair, from which two red horns protrude, and dark greyish blue-coloured skin emerged from thin air. He was draped in large white garments and was carrying a set of prayer beads. There was also a sharp tanto in its mouth. In a testament to its demonic visage, he had jagged teeth, and a very long, almost serpentine tongue.

The Death God

The King of Hell

"You fool, do you know what you are doing?" asked Madara urgently, but gritted his teeth in anger when Naruto merely chuckled.

"What's the matter? No so confident now? You're up against a young child...'' taunted Naruto,

"Bastard..." said Madara angrily,

"Madara, only those willing to be killed should think about killing others"

The Akatsuki leader gulped nervously when the death god chuckled on hearing Naruto's words. And looking at the gleam in Naruto's eyes left little doubt in his heart that the boy was damn serious.

Naruto turned towards the dangerous entity behind him, and even the god of death was impressed with the boy's confidence.

Very few people had the balls to look at him without any fear, and it seemed Naruto Namikaze was one of them.

"Naruto Namikaze commands you, seal our souls!"

The Shinigami merely chuckled again on hearing the boy's request, this person was definitely worthy of being his descendant and he would gladly grant the boy's wish.

"As you wish, human"

The God Of Death stabbed one of his demonic hands through Naruto's chest and sent it straight through Madara's chest grabbing the man's soul. However the hand didn't stop as it went ahead and pierced through the wood clone of Naruto and also grabbed the Kyuubi.

Naruto watched curiously, as Madara put his hand on his face mask...

"I can't believe my back was taken..." said Madara honestly, there was no shame in his voice despite being outsmarted by his opponent.

"I will give this world a new chance, a new beginning to restore itself and head towards peace. It's a fool's wish, but my brother would have wanted it and in this way I can repent for forcefully casting my will on so many people of this world. I have contributed my fair share of sins and if this is how peace can be restored then I will gladly give my life. I look forward to staying in hell with you, Madara" replied Naruto victoriously, however a small frown came on his face when Madara started chuckling.

Before the chuckle transformed into a full blown maniacal laughter.

"You've got it all wrong, Naruto..."

"Nani?" asked Naruto sternly, but gasped in shock when Madara removed his mask.

"The darkness of this world will not end with us, it has been replaced by an even greater darkness..." said Madara darkly, as the mask fell down on the floor.

NO

This was not MADARA!

"Obito?" asked Naruto in shock, as he recognized the man before him from the picture of his father's genin team photo.

He looked much older and a part of the man's face was badly destroyed, Minato had told him several tales of Obito's determination to become Hokage and change the system of the ninja world.

And it seemed, he did change the system...

"Victory is just an illusion of defeat. And illusions are always deceptive..."

Obito's words sent shivers down Naruto's heart, if this man was not Madara and not the darkness of their world.

Then who was?

But his questions were cut short, when the death god made his move.

The Shinigami sealed the entire Kyuubi into Naruto's wood clone, and quickly grabbed Madara's soul as the man gave Naruto a victorious smile.

"The destruction of the ninja world begins!"

"Fuin"

(Amegakure)

Black Zetsu got a small grin on his demonic face, when the coffin in front of him slowly cracked. His partner, White Zetsu also waited nervously as the door slowly collapsed as the visage of a person was seen.

"It's time..." said Black Zetsu,

And a pair of dark murderous eyes were activated...

Author's Notes: End of story. Wow, finally crossed the 400k mark.

Yes, it is not a joke. This is the last chapter of this story.

Before all of you go ape shit on me, hear me out.

I believe this is the correct point to end this story. I know, I have left a TON of questions and mysteries unsolved. (Like the Kage Summit, Cerberus's words, fate of Itachi, Yuna and the Rookies, Blood Clone Troopers and so much more)

Not to forget the romance part, and the latest scene that you read seconds ago. (Probably the biggest mysterious suspense of this story, hehe)

Oh, and Naruto's death too. Yes, he is truly dead and sealed in Hell.

What will happen to him and Konoha? (Another huge question)

Damn, believe me I know exactly how you readers must be feeling right now. I've been through this situation once in the past when one of my favorite stories ended at a similar point. (Those who have read Masters of Genjutsu, will know what I'm saying)

Almost 60-70% (maybe even more) of you must be wishing to choke my neck to release the next fucking chapter and solve these mysterious.

But this is the final end of Namikaze Legend. It started out as a mystery and must end in a mystery...

At least that's what I think, however I'm willing to listen to your opinions too.

I have the script almost ready, if I decide to make a sequel. Stana also suggested a name...

"Namikaze Legend: Rise of the Empire"

Sounds interesting to me (At least in title), but I don't want to hastily venture into a new story/sequel. My heart says I should continue the story as the sequel will focus on the characters while dealing with the changes that would have happened.

Yes, Romance has it's fair share of importance in the probable sequel. (Yes, all three pairings- Naru/Mika, Naru/Kushi and Naru/Rang).

So, don't kill me just yet. Let me know what you want, and I'll take it into consideration.

Oh, and the review situation which I explained in my AN previous chapter still applies. So those of you who had reviewed chapter 90 a few weeks ago, will have to voice their opinions through guest reviews. (Just write your pen name, so I know who you are)

For those who didn't review the chapter 90 in the past, you can review through your account without any problem.

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I'm feeling quite nostalgic as this story has come to an end, it has been through its fair share of ups and downs. Just like the interactions between me and my loyal readers...we have enjoyed, cried, laughed, cheered, yelled curses at each other throughout this long and wonderful journey.

So, thank you again for the wonderful support.

Goodbye,

Blackwolf501

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