Chapter 3: The Universes Strongest Gather

As the Grand Priest sat around with the two Omni-Kings he was waiting for the other attendants to get the people of the other worlds to officially meet. He knew that it wouldn't be long before the worlds met, and when they did, the tournament that the Omni-King wanted would finally come to fruition.

Shortly after thinking that he noticed eight different portals opened before all the teams came through and emerged on the stage.

"Wow so many strong people", Zeno 1 said.

"Yeah yeah, super strong", said Zeno 2.

"If you want I can tell you the names of the people from each world participating"? asked the Grand Priest.

"Yeah yeah tell us, tell us", said both the Zeno's simultaneously.

"Very well then, let's go down the list then shall we".

"From the Universe 1 comes the ninjas. Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, Sakura Haruno, Killer Bee, Orochimaru, Tsunade Senju, Mei Terumi, Ay, Sabaku no Gaara, and Onoki."

"Universe 2: Ichigo Kurosaki, Uryu Ishida, Renji Abarai, Kenpachi Zaraki, Byakuya Kuchiki, Toshiro Hitsugaya, Shunsui Kyoraku, Yoruichi Shihoin, Shinji Hirako, and Sosuke Aizen".

"Universe 3: Monkey D. Luffy, Roranoa Zoro, Vinsmoke Sanji, Trafalgar D. Water Law, Sabo, Boa Hancock, Kuzan, Sakazuki, Doflamingo Donquiote, and Marshal D. Teach".

"Universe 4: Natsu Dragneel, Gray Fullbuster, Gajeel Redfox, Laxus Dreyar, Erza Scarlet, Mirajane Strauss, Gildarts Clive, Sting Eucliffe, Jellal Fernandas, and Jura Neekis".

"Universe 5: Tsunayoshi Sawada, Hayato Gokudera, Takeshi Yamamoto, Ryohei Sasagawa, Lambo, Kyoya Hibari, Mukuro Rokudo, Xanxus, Byakuran, and Enma Kozata".

"Universe 6: Meliodas, Escanor, King, Diana, Ban, Merlin, Gowther, Hendrickson, Zeldris, and Estarossa".

"Universe 7: Yusuke Urameshi, Hiei, Kurama, Kazuma Kuwabara, Toya, Jin, Chu, Yomi, Rinku, and Mukuro".

"And from Universe 8: Gon Freecse, Killua Zoldyck, Kurapika, Hisoka Morow, Chrollo Lucifer, Illumi Zoldyck, Feitan, Biscuit Krueger, Morel Mackernasey and Zeno Zoldyck".

"Now that you have all been gathered, allow me to explain the rules of this tournament", the Grand Priest said as he began looking around towards the people participating. "Rule 1: Killing is not allowed, you merely have to knock your opponent of the stage to eliminate them".

"Well where is the fun in that?", Orochimaru asked with his snake like grin. Causing many people, specifically Enma, Tsuna, and Kuwabara to react with slight fear and disgust.

"So, no killing, I guess that means I will have to greatly restrain myself, so as to not crush these humans by mistake", Aizen said while looking around to gauge the enemies strength.

"Rule 2: Flying and abilities like it are not allowed. Your fighting will have to be done on the ground."

"Up close and personal, with no means of escape. Sounds pretty fun", Kenpachi said with a large grin on his face.

"That guy took the words right out of my mouth", Zoro said with a predatory look in his eye while watching Kenpachi. "And he's a swordsman as well, he might be someone I can test my full power on", he thought.

"Rule 3: Energy for the purpose of this tournament shall be equalized, meaning techniques that would affect energy from one of your worlds now affects them all".

"Hmm," Sasuke said with a smirk. "That means my Rinnegan can absorb all their energy, this is a huge advantage for us", he thought. Not knowing that Blackbeard and Kurapika were thinking the same thing with their darkness and chains respectively.

"Rule four: Any weapons brought are fair game. But no other type of item can be used".

"And the Final Rule: The match will be over when time runs out, and the time limit will be 50 minutes".

At this declaration, many of the fighters began talking amongst themselves.

"Fifty Minutes", Naruto whined. "I can't wait that long for each match to finish, I'll die of boredom".

"Yeah I agree with whiskers over there", Yusuke said quite rudely. "Why make each match so long?"

This question caused the Grand Priest to start chuckling lightly before he looked towards the entire crowd.

"The time limit fits perfectly, after all, this will not be a series of several matches. But one, sudden death, universal team battle royal". This statement caused a majority of the teams to react naturally, in shock.

"So teamwork will be the deciding factor", said Merlin while observing the other teams. "How amusing?"

"Well look on the bright side Merlin," Meliodas said enthusiastically. "We sins have our teamwork down packed, and we have worked with Hendrickson before".

Ban then began walking up to Meliodas before he gave a side-eyed glare towards Zeldris and Estarossa.

"And what about them?" he asked cautiously. "They were trying to kill us before the tournament, and their just gonna keep doing that after this. How can we trust someone like that to watch our backs?"

"Relax human", Zeldris said while barely holding his contempt for Meliodas back. "The demon king knows how serious a threat this is. So until it is done with, you sins are our allies. Even the traitorous Meliodas". He then started walking off to a separate location before Estarossa turned towards Meliodas and smiled.

"It will be just like older times won't it. Big brother." He said while never losing the smile that he kept on his face. As he walked off to join his youngest brother he noticed someone else watching him from the distance, and turned to see the calculative eyes of Sosuke Aizen in the distance.

"That man is no ordinary human", Estarossa thought. "These other worlds are interesting indeed".

"His energy is almost akin to a hollows. And yet the level he is giving off far surpasses any of my Espada," Aizen thought as he watched the demon, with his hand on his sword. "He is most definitely someone to be cautious around".

"Hey you tiny bastards!" Luffy yelled towards both the Omni-kings and the Grand Priest. "When we win this tournament, I'm gonna kick all your asses".

This caused the Grand Priest to frown in annoyance, but before he could say something someone else stepped up.

"What makes you think your gonna win?" Natsu yelled, glaring at Luffy. "Sorry but Fairy Tail won't lose to anyone you hear me?"

This caused Luffy to turn his attention from the childlike gods to Natsu himself. "You wish pinky, I'm gonna be king of the pirates. And the future king could never lose to some fairies".

This caused Natsu to begin letting out a large amount of heat and fire from anger, but before he could rush Luffy and attempt to pound him into the ground, he was grabbed by Erza and pulled back towards the rest of the group. Before she completely walked back however, she turned to look at Luffy and his group.

"Regardless of Natsu's rash actions and bold statement, underestimating Fairy Tail is a big mistake", she said. As a word of warning to Luffy.

"Well take it from me", Zoro said while eyeing Erza. "You should never underestimate Luffy."

While the other team members of each Universe started to talk and prepare with each other, they were interrupted by the sudden large amount of energy let out by the grand priest.

"Now then, if there are no more interruptions we will now begin the tournament. Are you all ready?... Begin!"

No sooner did the Grand Priest say that, did both Natsu Dragneel and Monkey D. Luffy rush each other in the center of the stadium.

"I'll teach you not to underestimate Fairy Tail. Fire Dragons Iron Fist", Natsu yelled while sending a flaming fist towards Luffy.

"No way will the King of the Pirates lose to you guys. Now Gum-Gum Pistol", Luffy screamed before sending his elongated fist forward.

As the two attacks clashed a shockwave was produced sending a ripple of power to the surrounding people. Letting everyone know that the tournament had kicked off with a grand start.

Authors Note: Hello everyone. So I have had a tornado of crazy stuff happen to me that delayed the release of this chapter by awhile. And the hurricane only made it worse, but either way I am back and ready for action. So I figured this would be a good stopping point, and I will come out with the new chapter sometime this week. I hope you all have a great day, and I will see you soon.

Coming Up:

The Shonen Survival Tournament has just begun, and already several powerful fighters have begun fighting it out to see who is superior.

Next Time: Clash of Warriors