In the past, things were very different. Knowing what they had left behind, the couple had no choice but to take a 'leap of faith'. 800 years into the future… now this can be a little tricky. What has changed? I don't know what awaits us in this new time, but it will be a day in hell before anyone dares to lay a finger on my wife! Supreme Ruler! Naruto. Strictly Naruto/Toki!
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I'm tired of dealing with foolish people. No more.
"I see a blade won't be necessary. Too bad. Now... why don't you go ahead and color my fists?
En-Ō Mutōryū: Ippyakusanjo Hiryu Jigoku! (King of Hell, No Sword Style: 103 Emotions Flying Dragon Samurai Extreme!)
You're overreacting again, love.
Ahahahaha! It's true, dattebayo!"
A conversation between newlyweds Uzumaki D. Naruto and Uzumaki D. A. Toki, as well as... some unfortunates of the seas.
~ On the way to Wano Kuni.
No Way Home, Lost Century
Chapter 1 (Prologue)
"Time is a fragile fabric! Be careful!"
"Like the Moon, you are ignorant of the Dawn.
If there is one ardent wish that must be fulfilled, it will be when nine shadows are cast woven together through twenty years of moonlit nights.
Only then shall you understand the radiance of Dawn.
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You forgot to say 'dattebayo', my moon goddess.
Dattebayo, Naru-kun.
Ahahahaha! DON!"
~ Prophecy.
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"What is happening, love?"
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"Hmm. Just seeing something. Do not worry, dear."
"What is it? Is that your… no. Our… Ryūō? I wanted you to tell me more…"
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"Ahahahaha! I know! Just wait, my moon goddess, I need to… see something…"
"I trust you, Naru, with all my heart, body and soul. Forever."
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RYŪŌ!
Instantly orange-black lightning accompanied by the screaming sound of thunder ripped through the skies with a rumble as a strangely ethereal glow appeared on an unknown forested island located in the New World, the second part known for its insurmountable challenges of the Grand Line.
The place remained bright for a while longer as if something ferocious, a beast, was trying to break free, being continuously assaulted by orange-black lightning, which became increasingly louder and louder as the seconds passed that seemed to drag slowly, very slowly, due to the effects that were being caused in the small region.
Despite this, the strangest thing was to see that the island was still not entirely submerged, even with all those massive orange-black lightning bolts falling, numerous enough to engulf the entire island, both in width and length.
Suddenly, the supernatural act was interrupted as the bright light began to fade, thus ending the rumbling and the appearance of more black lightning.
The drastic changes didn't stop there, when in the next moment the air suddenly turned heavy and a pulse of black with orange highlights, invisible to the naked eye, spread across the entire island and beyond like an electromagnetic field.
All this happened at the time it took for a drop of the sea to splash on top of the wave and be returned to the waters.
KENBUN!
Perhaps this was simply a change of advanced perception in the user's vision, thus inevitably influencing the vision of those who observed so that they couldn't tell the difference between reality and the absurd power being manifested in the atmosphere?
Or not.
Whatever happened, one certainty is clear: it was extremely powerful, saturated, fast, and above all, refined to the maximum.
A long time ago, it was said that things were completely different, at least as far as the two motionless figures were concerned who watched the apparent New World come to life before their very eyes once again.
The sea still existed beyond their visions and the sound of the waters crashing against the shore of what seemed to be an uninhabited island rumbled strongly over the ears of the young couple who seemed to be in a silent conversation, as they rested embraced hand in hand and fingers intertwined, under the pleasant light of sunset.
"And here we are, back to the future, once again." - grumbled the ethereal orange fox that had the nine majestic tails swinging behind him and that with each movement they created strong winds, although apparently harmless, since they weren't shaking the couple's position.
It wasn't clear if the animal was a real thing, because the instant he locked his crimson eyes with the intense blue ones of the man, four things happened. A clear order was given, the fox just emitted a small sigh, looked away and disappeared in a shadow.
"Honey… how many years into the future do we jump this time?" – the slightly hesitant voice that rose incredibly over the sound of the water belonged to the one and only Uzumaki D. Naruto, who had his faithful trademark smile registered on his face.
He was taller than the rather slender and curvaceous figure beside him, his strong and muscular body standing still facing the sea, but not excessively so, reaching about 6'56" in total height.
His hair was blond, short and disheveled, giving him a more responsible and mature look, when his blue eyes were free to face the world. On both cheeks he still carried the traditional three thin opaque lines that denounced his birth from a distant, very distant past.
He was wearing what appeared to be a traditional orange kimono with black lines, reaching just down to his low waistline, found only among the highest-ranking members of royalty, in keeping with the intense color and reddish swirl detailing covering the right side, highlighting which clan the man belonged to.
At the bottom, the blond man wore an entirely black chunky hakama and simple wooden geta sandals on his feet.
Around his waist, Naruto tightly tied a white obi, which made a great contrast to the other colors, unquestioned choices of the woman beside him, to hold the weapons in his possession.
He kept two long blades, sheathed tightly on the front-left side of the sash, leaving visible the golden hilt of a saber inside the red scabbard, and katana of the same size, but with the yellow scabbard instead.
And because both blades remained inside their sheaths, it was not possible to assess the quality of the cut, nor to determine exactly whether they were black blades, what Grade they belonged to, whether they were one of the 50 Skillful Grade Blades, 21 Great Grade Blades or even two of the 12 Supreme Grade Blades.
Apparently that would be an empty question, considering that it didn't have an answer in the present.
Already on the right side of the thick obi, he attached two more bokken of similar size to the saber and katana, which were wooden swords normally used for training in the way of the sword, finally decorated with thin golden ropes presenting the names on their fists to the world, being Bokken and Bokuto, meaning both were Meitō in their own right.
However, there were some notable differences in these two wooden swords that should have been brown in color or something close to it, but instead of the color of the tree trunk, the two swords were completely black, from the hilt to the last edge, as well as not showed no signs of cracking, unbelievably proving that they did not receive any damage in the hands of their wielder despite being training swords, which served as testament to their immense durability, blatantly attesting that they were also frequently exposed and infused with the advanced application of Ryūō in their matches or something even more superior.
And only renowned swordsmen or beings with the minimum knowledge required in black blades, now called Kokutō, would know the incredulity and the dreadful effects that this mere revelation could represent in the world as a whole.
Hopefully this notion would be well guarded, as long as no unfortunate person was willing to know how powerful two simple training swords were, which were raised to the highest level of a black blade, in the hands of an experienced swordsman, considered unequaled by many in his time.
The woman he was referring to was the only one at his side, and she was to steal anyone's breath away with just a tiny glimpse of her beauty. At the age of 26, the holder of the power of the Toki Toki no Mi (Fruit of Time), a Paramecia-class Devil Fruit, Uzumaki D. A. Toki could already be considered the most beautiful woman of all years for all time.
She was a tall woman measuring about 6'23", and wonderfully attractive with long light green hair that was kept back, with the exception of two strands in the front, almost to the sides, which made her beautiful pair of light emerald eyes visible, and full lips painted bright pink.
She wore an ornament of orange and yellow colored flowers, a lovely gift she had received from her loving husband on their last journey through time together, as he created that gift with his own hands, ending with a chain of pearls on the right side of the hair.
She also had a golden wedding ring that fit perfectly on the ring finger of her left hand, denoting her undying commitment to her husband.
The ring was stunningly beautiful and remarkably brilliant with various gemstones, from rubies, pearls and sapphires to emeralds, crystals, obsidian and gold.
The pink kimono short above the knees with crescent moons at the bottom did little to hide the stunning curves the woman possessed, from her breasts, plump and deliciously pressed against the texture of the expensive fabric, as well as her hips pronounced and wide enough to show that she was at the height of her womanhood.
Supporting a beautiful ass, plump and smooth in the shape of a strawberry on the rear, and she had a beautiful pair of long legs that would drive any man crazy.
Around her waist and just below her breasts, she had a large green checkered obi that closed like a giant bow at her back, highlighted by the same red swirls found on her husband's garment, with a thin yellow bow holding the hem of a katana.
On her feet, to complete the ensemble, the beautiful woman wore sophisticated high-heeled yellow boots.
"Err, Naru-kun... is it very possible, perhaps, that I put a little more power into this jump...?" - while answering, Toki had a shy smile on her magnificent face with her cheeks getting more and more pink, turning to look straight into her husband's blue eyes.
"Come back again?" – Swallowing audibly, the blond man gave a quick look to his magnificent wife and he also had a smile on his face, but this one seemed a little more tense in contrast to his wife's, although not a minute more passed when he let his shoulders relax.
"… you are so adorable that I can't scold you, my little piece of heaven." – sighed Naruto, while taking his other hand to the back of Toki's neck who let out a shuddering sigh with the unexpected act, feeling his man's strong hand grab her by the waist and bringing the two bodies closer to each other, but despite that she didn't stop her husband, knowing full well what would happen next, she responded by taking her own two hands to her husband's hair, when the blond leaned forward and placed a long, hot and breathtakingly wet kiss on the greenish girl who let out a small moan at the contact.
The couple was embraced for a long time in an image that could stay in their memory with the sunset at their backs, while they exchanged saliva and pressed their bodies closer and closer to each other, feeling the heat increase and their tastes mix.
Unfortunately for the couple, the sweet battle didn't take long before it was victorious, represented in the giant smile covering Naruto's face, who looked down and found himself being stared at by his wife's narrowed eyes that were now overflowing with love and desire.
"M-Mou! Stop being a big flattering baby, husband!" - Pouted Toki cutely, who had flushed cheeks and a pout on her face, she gently slapped her husband's chest out of embarrassment.
"Gah! So cute, so cute~. Come here, my moon goddess!" – accepting the slap, Naruto grabbed his wife's waist, who tried to scream, but to no avail, when she was suddenly assaulted by her husband's loving fingers.
The next moment she couldn't contain herself any longer and let out a loud, soft laugh that lasted for several long minutes.
"Ahhh! Hahahaha. N-Naru-kun! Stop. S-Stop tickling me!" - Toki complained breathlessly, but with a wide smile on her flushed face, and found herself being put back down. She looked into her husband's blue eyes, and now she found herself needing to hold her breath for a completely different reason, that because of the love she could see shining in his eyes, so she reciprocated in equal measure with his intensity.
Naruto blinked brightly at this, then his playful side came out. - "Even your laughter sounds like honey to my ears. I want to eat you so much!" – he spoke the last part loudly and watched as the woman he loved blushed from head to toe with his bold declaration.
"WHAT?! Don't say those things in public l-like that, I feel embarrassed, N-Naru-kun!" – shouted Toki shyly, raising her hands to her face to try to hide how embarrassed she had been, but she felt her light hands being grasped by the firm hands of her husband who was staring at her with a wide smile through the crack created between her hands.
"Ahahahaha! Sorry, sorry. I love you, Toki-chan." – Naruto said with all the love still looking at his wife, who if possible acquired a new shade of red by the sincerity she could hear in her husband's voice, touching the strings of her heart like a shamisen. He knew exactly what things to say to calm her down.
"I love you too, my silly husband. I love you very much." – replied Toki gently, still very blushing, as she approached to be better embraced by her husband who had wrapped his arms around her, and she always took the opportunity to rest her head in the curve of his thick neck, but very cozy, anxious to feel again that musky smell of woody tones with a subtle hint of ramen.
This was one of her favorite moments, when she felt like she was exactly where she needed to be with the person she most wanted to be with.
Inevitably, the woman's soft breasts ended up deliciously crushed against the muscles of Naruto's strong chest, due to his years of training and relentless diligence in the way of the sword. They just loved holding each other and being together like that, it felt so right.
Although all this was happening as if the wonderful couple were the only ones there on the island, in fact, it wasn't like that.
Since there were some human traffickers hanging around that place who tried to intercept the couple earlier, approaching the beautiful woman in order to get her to fulfill their interests, while she seemed to be alone, only for their plans to be thwarted in the presence of this man who didn't seem to exude anything at first glance, just a giant smile aimed especially at the woman who immediately relaxed upon his arrival.
Once they've been on the receiving end of nothing but a blue stare that has left all those slave traders frozen in their tracks and caused some among them to urinate in their own pants, others even go so far as to lose control of their bowels and defecated on the spot without knowing why, some didn't even realize what was happening until the stench reached their senses.
Apparently, slave traders' minds don't run on the same frequency as their spirits.
That same group now watched with wide eyes the covertly ignorant actions of the two and the chance they had to slip away unnoticed to go clean up themselves.
"Wait... are they serious?!" - Whispered one of the pirates trembling with a noticeable mark of wet water on the front of his pants, which ran uncontrollably towards the ground, forming a yellowish puddle around him.
"Shut up! Are you crazy? Let's take the opportunity to run away now and call Captain Karma!" – scolded the other slave trader who had whispered these words in equal or worse condition than the first, since in addition to the yellowish puddle under his feet, he also had a cluster of flies surrounding his position, in particular the rear part of his pants, which had added bulk, clearly demonstrating that he had lost control of his bowels and wasted a trip to the nearest bathroom.
"Don't forget that we need to clean up! Damn it! I need a goddamn shower!" - shuddered another a little more boldly, although he was quite ashamed that he too was a victim. A giant piece of poop, his own release, still clung to his ankle and fell very slowly, leaving a permanent trail and scent on his robes.
"Yes, let's-" – the escape of these mere slave traders was put to the test, when at the same moment that some of them dared to take a step away from the couple who were only more interested in continuing to embrace, something big seemed to come out from the depths of the sea and start moving towards where they were.
That felt like the right button to push.
"AHHHHH!" – the crying cry of the cowards was only accompanied by the crazy race they entered, as if they were plucked chickens, ignoring their own smelly clothes and the stumbles in their yellowish puddles of urine, all trying to escape the sea monster that appeared.
The Uzumaki couple remained oblivious to it all in their own world as they pulled back to gaze warmly into each other's eyes. Blue met sea green. And their lips met again, but unlike the first, this one seemed more controlled, more sincere, more moderate, and more passionate.
Sadly, all good things must come to an end, but with these two it never did. This time, Toki couldn't help but smile adorably amidst the butterfly kisses she received from her husband.
Naruto stopped, because his senses were pointing to something of large proportions moving at his back. Not only that, but he could see his dear wife's eyes being directed to the left side of his shoulder.
"Heh. What is it?" – Naruto asked his wife, still not turning to the monstrosity, choosing to just continue appreciating the beauty of his wife, who now carried that air of curiosity about her.
"I don't know, but it looks like a humanoid creature." – Toki replied critically assessing the posture of the being that was slowly approaching the two, but it didn't seem threatening at all, as if it was in pain. - "Only you…?" – she kindly asked her husband for something, who still hadn't made another move, besides keeping his hands firmly on her waist.
"Clear." - nodding, Naruto's eyes that were previously blue changed color to a bright orange that left traces, as his vision immediately changed to suit the advanced perception. The instant this happened, immediately Naruto's surroundings were filled with definite glimpses of the future.
"Going somewhere, you bastards? You had the gall to trick my beautiful wife and now you think you can get away with it?"
Not necessary.
"Ittōryū:…"
This looks like a lot of fun, but no.
"Ahhh! Fuck me inside, Naru-kun! I want you to pour it all inside me! Don't you dare throw a drop out!"
Hmm. Now doesn't seem like the best time.
"My name is Kozuki Oden…"
Oh. That might be interesting.
Naruto tilted his head a little as his eyes returned to their natural blue color, and his disheveled blond hair, despite being short, followed the natural movement and was swayed by the wind. He smiled a little at the possibilities.
"At some point in your life you must have asked yourself about different things, such as:
Why is the sky blue?
Why are there gods able to perform any deed, whether benign or evil, and get away with it?
Why does the sea notably hate Devil Fruit users, depriving them of swimming and weakening them to death?
Why is only one out of several million people born with a certain type of Haki?
Perhaps the answers you received to these questions left you satisfied or in some cases mildly dissatisfied.
However, the wonder of it all is that you are free to choose how you want to feel. This is freedom!
In addition, there are other questions that are able to whet curiosity with greater impact, leaving a priceless mark in their wake.
Haki in its essence represents above all willpower, fighting spirit, presence and intimidation. So is Ryūō.
In Wano we had an old saying.
Ryūō is ambition, therefore Haoshoku is.
Ryūō is the flow of advanced spiritual armor, hence Busoshoku.
Ryūō is observation, therefore Kenbunshoku.
Do not forget that.
Now, what's the real reason to use 'Ryūō' instead of simply saying 'Haki', when both terms are correct, but the second expression is more used all over the world, isn't it?
The answer to that question is simple: origins.
This does not mean that one cancels out the other.
Haki is Ryūō.
Ryūō is simply Haki in its advanced form like flowing sakura petals."
~ ?
To be continued.
Author's Notes: This woman is simply amazing. Wordless. Have a great start to the year, my dear readers, because guess who came back with this fabulous piece for you all? Nothing like a prologue to a story I've always wanted to write so much!
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