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Author's Note: Hello everyone, here we are with another chapter. Please read and review. I hope you all enjoy it. This chapter will have interesting things happening. Naruto shares a little of his homeland, and meets another new person. I hope you all enjoy.
I will try my best to stick to a normal writing schedule. Things are getting busy as I am looking for a second job, and its flu shot season and lots of new COVID Vaccines. I will do my best to churn out quality content.
Now, this story is will not have Allicent and Rhaenyra as sister wives. The Dance is meant to happen and unfortunate things will happen. If you have further questions and you wish to discuss, you can send me or Kuronodono12 a PM. Alternatively, you can also try to hit us up on Discord.
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Chapter Two- Abilities that defy belief
"A sweet child… this Naruto is. He may laugh and he enjoys his pranks, but deep in his eyes, he holds sorrow and pain. What kind of life did this child lead to have to endure such pain? And yet, I have never ever once seen him shed a tear at his situation. If there is anything that I can do for this boy… it is to give him a mother's love." Queen Aemma Arryn
"It seems that my dreams are coming true once more. Young Naruto here has shown things that I never thought possible. Are his abilities rooted in magic or something else entirely? Does this mean new problems for my reign? After all, it is my duty to keep this realm together. And at the same time… I must ensure the House of the Dragon reigns for further generations." King Viserys I Targaryen
"Naruto's world… it seems troubling, but it also seems like there were many opportunities for woman. If I was born there, would my life have been better? Could I have had the chance to be a warrior, and to ride into glory, and live the life that I always wanted? Or is Naruto's world much more complicated than I think?" Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen
"Naruto's world… is interesting to say the least. It is a place of struggle and hard work, and life is not easy, but it can be rewarding to have all those abilities, to have access to such interesting things. If I was born there… would I have to stick so hard to duty? Could I have had the life I truly wished for? Or would I too have to be dependent on my father and do my duty no matter the cost to myself?" Allicent Hightower
"This child… has a wild side to him. He is unrefined, loud, boisterous. Yet, he is brimming with power. There are no kings and emperors in his home… yet if his world existed here… how long would it take for Westeros and Essos to fall?" Prince Daemon Targaryen
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Naruto felt uncomfortable in his new clothes. They had no orange here in this city… and the maids for some reason insisted on helping him with his bath. Naruto politely refused them as he knew how to bathe himself. There were clothes laid out for him; red and black. They looked quite formal and elegant, like it was made for royalty. It was some sort of black trousers and a square cut black and red tunic. These were clothes Naruto was not familiar with, but he just chose to roll with it.
There was an armored guard waiting for him, and he led Naruto to a private room where the royal family would eat and drink together. Naruto took in the opulence and majesty of the Red Keep as he walked to this private area. The people in the Keep looked at him like he was some exotic creature, with his whisker like birthmarks on his face. The other thing was the fact that Naruto carried himself and walked like a warrior; calm, composed, and measured. For a young kid, he also held a strong, lean, yet muscled physique from his years training as a Ninja.
Naruto paid them no attention. He realized he had acted rude and mean to the royal family, who were just trying to help him. That woman, Aemma, she was a warm person and a good mother. There was something in his gut telling him that she was sad. He would apologize for his idiocy and try to learn more about this new world he had ended up in.
Hagoromo's warning was still on his mind, but he was someone who would defy fate and destiny. He would do his best to prevent the deaths of his loved ones. Yet, he could not ignore his warning.
Ryam Redwyne led him to the private area where the royal family was waiting for him. It seems also that the heir apparent and Rogue Prince had also returned to King's Landing, Daemon Targaryen.
"Um… I am sorry for my behavior… I was kind out of line yesterday…"
Ryam Redwyne nodded his head gently. "Its alright, child. Its fine. You do not need to apologize to me. If you are sorry, especially, apologize to the Queen. I hope you enjoy the meal."
Naruto nodded as the doors opened, and the King and Queen were happy to see that he finally arrived. Allicent was also with the royal family, and her eyes lit up a little. Rhaenyra had a curious expression on her face and had a face of interest. As for Daemon who was sitting there, he had an expression of curiosity on his face. It was not every day that a boy had appeared out of nowhere from the sky and landed in King's Landing.
"Come, child. Please… have a seat. I took the liberty of preparing you a plate."
Naruto nodded gently as he walked to the table at sat where he was asked to sit. He looked at the food and was impressed. There was fruit, vegetables, some sort of alcohol, roasted chicken and beef; the smell was incredible. He had never seen this much food in his life. It wasn't Ramen. Ramen was soul-satisfying and comforting and reminded of his home, but all this food looked and smelled delicious.
He suddenly noticed them staring at him for a moment, and he realized they were waiting for him to say something… or anything. Naruto decided to get his apology out of the way, before he ate. He was hungry after all. And, he was sorry for the way he acted before.
"Um… look, this is hard for me to do. I am sorry I was so rude before. I didn't mean to do that. You all were just trying to make me feel comfortable and trying to find some answers for me. I apologize if I offended you in any way."
Naruto dipped his chin slightly towards the Queen, who smiled at him gently. Aemma realized she was right all. This child had a pure heart. He was a little rough around the edges, brash and abrasive, but his heart was pure and good. It made Aemma wonder what this child had been though. She wondered what happened to his parents… or worse, was this child devoid of parents? Was he an orphan? Who raised him? There were many questions running through her mind.
She also noticed that his eyes were full of sorrow and pain, as if he had endured deep, horrible loss. What this child needed was guidance and a mother, especially since had had appeared out of thin air in King's Landing. She had not heard of such magic, and she had a gut feeling that those old Maesters would be no help there. Well, she would figure these things out later.
"Its all right, my child. I can understand. It must be hard to know you are no longer close to home and you were just afraid of the answers. I accept your apology. And it is good to know that you have manners… unlike someone here…"
Aemma smiled at Rhaenyra, who gasped and placed her hand on her heart in mock surprise. The rest of them covered their mouths to stifle their giggles, and even Daemon had a tiny smile on his face. He too desired to stay close to family. It did not matter what the realm said about him or that bastard Otto Hightower, he loved his family and would do anything to protect him.
Daemon was also curious about this new individual. While he was asleep, he had inspected his gear. The headband had a strange symbol that he did not ever see in the Seven Kingdoms or Essos itself, lending credibility to the theory that Naruto was not from around here. There were also scrolls with strange writing he had never seen. Yet, it was the weapons that caught his attention.
The weird stars and the strangely designed knives looked quite special. They were made of a metal that he had not seen before. It was not Valyrian Steel, but it was much stronger than castle-forged steel. He had tested it against armor and found the weapons had strong piercing properties. Not to mention the strange round objects he found which unleashed smoke when it hit the ground. If Daemon had to hazard a guess, this child was an either an assassin or a warrior. The young boy had his attention now.
The royal family and their guests had started eating and drinking and talking. They were all speaking and having fun and enjoying life. The food was scrumptious, the water quenched his thirst, and the pie and cake was a sweet finish. Naruto never knew what it meant to truly have a family, to sit at a table and share his meal with loved ones. He was happy but his eyes were full of sorrow and pain. He wondered who his parents were and why he ended up the way he did with a fox stuck inside his gut.
Aemma had noticed that Naruto was lost in his thoughts and was looking quite melancholy here. All she could do was give this child a mother's love, and she had hoped it could be enough to help him. Just like her husband, she too was curious about his origins. He was guarded, but she hoped he could share a little bit of his life with them. Luckily, her husband decided to broach the subject now.
"So, young Naruto, if you do not mind me asking, do you know how you ended up here out of thin air?"
Naruto stilled for a moment. He had expected that something like this would come up. This was a foreign land and he had no intentions of ever revealing anything here. Yet, now that his stay in this new land would be permanent, perhaps an exchange of information was prudent. He was not going to reveal all about his life, but maybe a little in exchange for information of his own.
"Its fair that you have questions. Please keep in mind that I will not reveal all my secrets. Yet, I can exchange some information in return for some as well. Is it fair?"
"We can accept that." Normally, Daemon was a quiet and reserved fellow, but he was curiosity was piqued. The boy behaved like a proper custodian of his secrets and did not act or play the fool. He was proposing a fair exchange. The boy was smart.
Viserys looked at his brother's new found curiosity and could not help but agree with it. "Very well, that is fair."
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"My name is Uzumaki Naruto, and I come from a place known as Konoha, the village hidden in the Leaves, a place that resides in the Land of Fire."
As soon as she mentioned this, the Royal Family's ears perked up. They were interested in what he had to say next.
Rhaenyra was the first to speak. "So, the village you live in, it has a King… or a Queen?"
"Well, no. The Land of Fire is a country that is ruled by a leader known as a Daimyo. The Land of Fire makes up the Five Great Nations, and each nation is named for a specific element. There are princess' and perhaps kings, but… they don't really hold power… and they are a lost relic."
"The village that I reside in is the Land of Fire's greatest military power and asset. And each village has a leader of its own. We call that leader, a Kage, otherwise known as a Shadow. And the leader of Konoha is known as the Fire Shadow."
Rhaenyra nodded, eager to learn a bit more. "So, since the Land of Fire is named after fire, you have dragons or something?"
"No, we call it the Land of Fire is because the Shinobi can manipulate and unleash fire as a weapon. And probably… its because its very sunny and warm. All though we get winter, but you know how it is… three months for every season… did I say something wrong?"
There was pin drop silence as the royal family all looked at one another. It was Allicent who cut the tension with her own query.
"You said… your seasons last three months? How is that possible?"
"What, your season's don't last three or four months?"
Aemma spoke next. "No… my child. Our seasons last a very long time. King's Landing has not experienced for some time… and in the North… its still very cold."
Naruto narrowed his eyes. He could sense some sort of weird power in the air. Did this power contribute to making the seasons longer? Apparently this world had lots of Kings and old world type of stuff. It seems the world he found himself in was less technologically advanced than his. He would need to learn more.
Aemma interrupted his train of thought with a quieter inquiry. "I noticed that there were scars on your body? Were you in a war? Are you a soldier my child?"
The royal family looked at him in again, and he nodded gently. He wasn't going to talk about how he got them, however.
"Yeah… I am a soldier, but I have never fought in a war. A certain number of men and women in my village, provided that if they possess chakra, can learn how to become shinobi."
"Chakra? Shinobi?"
"Well, its like this. Chakra is the combination of physical and spiritual energy. And those who have the ability to wield it are able to perform superhuman feats of strength and can do things that others can only dream of. And the people who can use chakra are known and Shinobi."
Rhaenyra was really excited to know more. "You said that women can use this power… are the women in your land great warriors?"
Naruto nodded gently. "Yes, Princess Rhaenyra. The women of my home are more than just housewives. They can do things such as walking on water and even manipulating the elements themselves. Before I ended up here, the current leader of my village is a woman, the first time such a thing has ever happened. You may not believe it, but she is known as the greatest healer of her era and her fists have the power to shatter buildings and concrete with ease."
Viserys and Aemma could notice Rhaenyra's eyes light up. Rhaenyra was filled with melancholy here. She wished she could have visited his land. It seemed to be a place where women were more than just broodmares or told to put on a dress and smile and look pretty. She was sure she and Syrax would be very happy there.
Now, it was Daemon who spoke next. "Tell me boy, are you capable of giving us a demonstration of these abilities of yours?"
Viserys spoke next. "Daemon, we are eating here. We need a proper place for that."
Naruto did not mind. "Actually, if you are okay with it, I can show you some things here and now. Of course, some things will need a bigger place. Its up to you."
Viserys reluctantly agreed. This would be a good chance to see if the rest of his dreams were coming true and how capable Young Naruto. And after seeing his daughter's eager expression, he really could not say no.
"Very well, young Naruto. I give you permission to show us what you are capable of doing."
Naruto nodded as he got up slowly. He closed his eyes and felt his chakra still within him, which was a good sign. After molding his chakra using the Tiger Seal, his feet were glowing blue. He then walked slowly up the wall as he walked on the ceiling. The royal family got up from their chairs as they all had stunned looks on their faces.
Naruto did not waste time to let them process anything. He formed his Shadow Clones, as their eyes bulged to see copies of himself, which then transformed into every single member there. They all were shocked to see a perfect copy of themselves.
Rhaenyra walked forward and touched the other Rhaenyra's cheek, as she smiled at her.
"They do have a personality and character… somewhat."
Rhaenyra nodded dumbly as the rest of them went to inspect their clones. It was Daemon who smiled at seeing his copy. He was interested in knowing more and seeing more.
"Is there anything else you can do, young Naruto?"
Naruto regarded Daemon who has curiosity burning in his eyes. Naruto nodded gently.
"Sure. I want you to use that sword and stab me with it."
Aemma was horrified now. "Absolutely not! Life is not a game, child. You could get seriously hurt, or worse! You could be killed here. What would your parents think…"
"The Queen is right… you could get hurt Naruto." Allicent has clear worry in her eyes, as Naruto looked on in surprise. Even Rhaenyra was worried now.
Aemma stopped herself from going further as Naruto nodded gently at them. "I understand your concern. And I appreciate your care and worry for me. Only a parent could worry like that for a child that is not theirs. I promise you, I will be okay. I have been on death's door before. It will take much more than a blade to kill me. I assure you of that."
Everyone was worried, but Viserys reluctantly gave his permission. He nodded to Daemon who brandished his blade and lunged forward. And instead, Dark Sister had destroyed a chair that Naruto switched himself with. He then appeared on the ceiling and they all were shocked now.
"Well, what do you think?"
None of them had anything clever or to say. The Lord Commander of the Kingsguard was speechless as well. He had a front seat to everything. He had seen the way Naruto moved. He was strong and fast. He wondered how the Knights of the Realm would fare against this child.
"Um… if its okay, can we still eat?"
It was Rhaenyra who laughed a little and suddenly they all did. They had returned to their meal with more questions than answers on their mind. After their meal, Daemon had proposed for Young Naruto to be escorted to the yard for sparring. While Aemma disapproved of this, Viserys was fine with the idea. There was something forming in his mind, and he needed to know how capable Naruto was at fighting.
As the Lord Commander escorted Naruto to the Yard, Aemma, Daemon, and Viserys were left alone to speak. It was Daemon who spoke first.
"I was right. The boy is a warrior. Those abilities he has shown… if he wanted too, he could infiltrate any land and overthrow it and become its ruler. Hell, this child could even overthrow Westeros if he needed."
Aemma was annoyed. "Daemon, please do not speak of him like that. That boy is a child. He may have scars and his abilities, but that boy has no taste or longing for war. What that child desires is the comforts of him and family. Maybe it is our good fortune that the boy ended up here in King's Landing."
"You should not coddle that child, my Queen. Yes, he may be a boy, but just like Dark Sister he is meant for great things. I wonder… are his abilities magical, or something else entirely? I have never heard of the Land of Fire or Konoha on any map or chart. Perhaps the Sea Snake may have seen a place like that in his travels. To think, Men and Women with such capabilities, it does beg the question, how would Westeros fare against such power."
"It is good then that we do not have to deal with such a thing."
Viserys spoke next. "Daemon, I suggest you warm up. Young Naruto must be waiting for you. Aemma and I will join you momentarily."
Daemon nodded to his King and Queen as he left the room. Aemma was lost in her thoughts. That child was no weapon at all. He was a pure soul in need of friendship and kindness.
And as Aemma looked to Viserys, Viserys was lost in his thoughts. Today's sparring session would reveal much to him. His dreams had glory to them, but also fear and anxiety. Today he would know what Young Naruto was capable of. Whatever happened today, would decide whether or not the next decisions he made would be good or bad.
He gave his hand to Aemma as she took it with a smile and the two made their way to the Yard. Today would be very interesting.
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Chapter End
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