Guest1: Yes Naruto will create his own group .Which will later become a kingdom.
Guest2: Yes i will consider Kougyoku for the harem she is among my faves in magi and i don't put her in it i already have a plan B for her.
Guest3: Sorry but Paimon capturer is not Tsunade Senju or Sakura Haruno or Hinata Hyūga. I already decided who is going to be. I think everyone will admit is a good fit
Guest4: Yes Naruto will met the other jinchuriki. I wanted to do something with the jinchuriki in all my stories
Dragonkeeper10:I think funny you mention Individualism and Collectivism because the arc that inspired this fic (Magnosdat) criticize both ideas: On one hand we have Reim (Scheherazade team) that represent collectivism it is shown that they are really callous about who they sacrifice slaves and or other countries but they do have a genuinely good standard of living and even former slaves admit that the living in reim (though Scheherazade admitted to hate that system but was too cowardly to change it and after 200 years saw it as a necessary evil) is superior to other countries and were probably the only country that fought for the people in general meanwhile Magnosdadt that represent individualism has Mogamett that went to war with reim because of Titus (Schez clone/son) however it is shown that Mogamett is downright cruel to the non-magician living in his city and is ready to sacrifice them after too many magicians start dying.
The point both systems has flaws and neither is perfect, personally I think a leader should see more as the collective than the individual however Hiruzen was downright insensitive with Naruto which is a another problem. What i mean is that in general neither extreme is good
Guest Guest: I will think about Karui (i actually like character and i think she has potential (personally I think she was 100 % right in beating up Naruto))
Fox Boss: Sorry but Paimon already has an user in my mind (*Not Hakuei*) though she still hasn't conquered her dungeon and about using Stolas or an Oc Djinn maybe for Naruto second Djinn. I want his first to be canonical
Rise of the Outcast King
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Night 1: Naruto's Decision II
Back in the forest, Yunan was currently inspecting Naruto arm that was still feeling a little sore still at the same spot where Aoi took Schez a little time ago.
"How does it feel?" Said Yunan lifting the blonde arm causing him to wince in pain.
"It's not too bad," Naruto replied through gritted teeth, trying to downplay the discomfort. "Just feels sore, but I can still move it."
Yunan nodded thoughtfully, his brow furrowing in concern. "You are lucky that is just bruised and not broken. That Aoi guy could have done a lot worse. You need to be more careful. Luckily for you I have an ointment for things like this" Explain Yunan while he put a green cream in the blonde arm.
Much to the blonde surprise the soreness of his arm disappeared instantly and while not like new it was a world of difference of how it felt just a few seconds ago.
Naruto marveled at the immediate relief the ointment provided, his expression shifting from discomfort to amazement. He flexed his arm experimentally, feeling the soreness fade away as if it had never been there.
"Wow... I didn't know you were a medic," Naruto said in surprise, his eyes widening as he glanced at Yunan. In his mind, Yunan had just been this weird and eccentric guy.
"I'm not," Yunan replied with a chuckle, shaking his head. "This is just a little trick I picked up during my travels. I'm nowhere near good enough to call myself a medic."
Naruto nodded, impressed by Yunan's resourcefulness. "Well, it's still pretty amazing. Thanks, Yunan."
Still, beyond that, Naruto's mind was stuck on the earlier moment when he lost the "fight" again, if you could ever call that a fight. Some people say that it doesn't matter if you lose once; you can always do better next time, don't let small mistakes put you down.
They are wrong.
Well, at least not completely right.
Even though Naruto believes in hard work, in breaking your back in search of something, that still meant achieving something in return. When somebody acts like it doesn't matter or I always have a next time, it annoys him or any of that self pitying bullshit . No, scratch that, it angers him. He wanted to win, he wanted to get better, and most of all, he didn't want to feel that way ever again.
He didn't want to feel powerless when somebody he cares about is in danger.
He hated that feeling; it made him feel dirty inside, it angered him so much, but not with Aoi or anyone else. But with himself, he hated his weakness.
""I must look like a joke, right?" snorted Naruto, earning a surprised look from Yunan. "Why do I even care so much about a little girl? I barely know her. You know, she broke into my house and stole my food. Good riddance, I say."
Yunan looked at Naruto for a few seconds, and while the mage barely knew the blonde, he did know something.
He was lying.
Naruto was taking his loss against Aoi hard, so he was trying to act tough like it didn't matter to him when it really did. Yunan had seen this kind of thing a thousand times. One of the few perks of his long, LONG life was meeting all kinds of people and having lifetimes of different experiences.
Naruto was the type of person who was used to carrying his own weight. He was probably an orphan who had to grew up fast. The independence caused by such lifestyle make it so he has trouble asking for help even though Naruto had no trouble giving it back. He also wasn't that smart from what Yunan had seen. (1)
So Yunan decided to give him some advice. 'But you do care about Scheherazade...' Naruto just looked to the floor silently avoiding the magi the eyes while he continued. 'Sometimes it's not the time you spend with someone, but the connection you have with them that defines how you value them. It doesn't have to make sense anyone but yourself .That what really matter"
Doesn't have to make sense anyone but me" Naruto muttered it to himself to internalize it for a few seconds. This was different from all the lessons Naruto ever had instead of someone forcing him to their point of view Yunan ask him his own opinion . It was freeing to say the least. To have his own voice be appreciated for once.
"Well... I guess i could talk to gramps". Naruto said before processing what he just said ."EHHHHHHHH!. How could i forget about gramps!?" Naruto asked while facepalming himself for his idiocy.
He even told Aoi that he was going to talk with the Hokage.
But he guessed the beatdown and him tooking Schez really did a number on his mind
"Bakabakabaka" Naruto repeating annoyingly,
"Gramps...?" Asked Yunan with curiosity. He thought Naruto was an orphan after all.
"I mean the Hokage. If somebody can help Schez with this mess is him" Naruto said with enthusiasm in his voice.
Yunan blinked for a few seconds processing the information. And later opened his eyes in surprise apparently Naruto was more connected that he thought.
"Yeah ... In retrospective i should have gone to the Hokage in the first place... I guess my emotions got the best of me" Naruto said sheepishly.
Yunan just stared for a few seconds what Naruto just said and he does see his point the Hokage is the maximum authority in the village and he could save Scheherazade .
And yet he couldn't stop this bad feeling creeping on the shadows. What if hat man doesn't understand the danger it could lead another Magi in the hand of Al-thamen and the chaos it could lead worldwide . I mean yeah Yunan could warn him but he doubt he believe him.
However Yunan just sighed and decided to let Naruto handle this and see how this develop maybe his bad feeling is just him being paranoid and everything can be solved peacefully right .
Right?.
Scheherazade was currently resting in a suite of an hotel in the middle of Konoha. The suite was spacious and much cleaner compared to Naruto's apartment and yet she couldn't help but feel that these white walls in that she was resting were just a cage, a glided cage but a cage and nonetheless .After Aoi abducted her they spent a good time travelling through the woods with that man at least he was quiet during the travel. And when he finished dropping her off with her "Mom" . She met with someone she never wanted to see again .
Falan, the woman who raised her.
Which was why she glaring at that woman while she sat right in front of her acting as her jailer ,she in response just ignored her. Scheherazade hasn't seen Falan in months and if she was honest a small part of her hoped she died. Ok a big part of her hoped she died. Her stoic appearance clashed against Scheherazade obvious discomfort.
But still despite her inner turmoil, Scheherazade knew she had to maintain her composure. She couldn't let Falan see how much she despised her, how deeply she resented the woman who had made her life a living hell. She wouldn't give her the satisfaction.
"So, i hope you enjoyed your little vacation" Falan said breaking the silence that was filling the room causing Schez to blink a few times, she didn't expect Falan of all people to talk her.
"As of matter fact i did" Scheherazade replied, her voice steady despite the tumult of emotions swirling within her. She refused to let Falan see how much power she held over her.
But the problem was that she did. The criticisms, the beatings and everything Falan did to her growing up left her scarred just being near her gave her goosebumps
"I'm glad to hear that," Falan replied, her tone deceptively neutral." Because is the last one you will ever get" Falan glared to the little girl and just like any other time during these 12 long years, and she saw her in this... living embodiment of everything she lost...Her power, her friends,
Her love that was ripped from her .
Oh... how she hated that girl , this blasphemous aberration against her father . Well at least she will never had to deal with her again. Not after tonight. Not after her Friend arrive in Konoha. That will show her and she will never disobey her ever again. (2)
At the sight of Falan smiling at her Scheherazade felt something crawling from behind her back she didn't know what, she didn't know when but if there is anything she learned in her life was that when Falan got like this meant that she was going to get a hard time. And she doesn't want to imagine what a Falan with months of planning has on her head as punishment.
The hotel suite was guarded by guards that worked for Falan and her "Church" and Scheherazade was sure there are more surrounded the area . Evaluating his options Scheherazade reached a conclusion..
She was trapped.
She imagine that was how farm animals felt while they were waiting to be cooked. Powerless and Alone surrounded by commodities that don't distract her from her imminent fate, she was a prisoner just like she has been all her life.
At least she hoped Naruto was okay. Naruto was a nice guy he doesn't deserve to be stuck with a dead-weight like her.
Naruto met Hiruzen Sarutobi when he was 5 year old. After spending a few months living on the street as a vagabond after being kicked off by the orphanage matron he met him. When they first met Naruto didn't really know that he was the Hokage or why was everyone so respectful to him but he was nice to him. It was probably the first time someone treated him like a person and not like some trash they wanted to get rid of, he helped him get his small apartment and personally delivered the money of his parents service insurance to him evade any funny business. In a way what little he had was thanks to him.
That why he was among the few people that Naruto actually trusted . Hell the old man was probably the closest he had to a real family. That why Naruto felt a huge relief about Schez .After all if someone can help her was him
"So this is the tower of the Hokage right...?" Asked Yunan to Naruto who nodded in response. "Do you want me to come with you... to give you support"
Naruto just closed his eyes and smiled to ease Yunan worries. "Don't worry. I know the Hokage and he may be old but he is also a big softie. Trust me everything is gonna be fine". Finished Naruto only to then jump to the branch of a nearby tree.
Yunan looked at Naruto a little perplexed ."Eh... Naruto-kun shouldn't you enter through the front door"
"Nahhhh" Replied Naruto." This way is faster if i go through the door then i have to deal with the secretary telling me to wait because he is busy or something like that" Finished Naruto only to then jump in a window to enter the complex.
Yunan sighed while seeing the blonde enter the building to meet the Kage. He hoped that Naruto know what he is doing the last he wanted was that he had to solve this issue but he has to be prepared for the worst case scenario , so now that Naruto is not around he is free to take precautions . So he reached in his bag and pulled a jar with a green liquid on it and a hair.
A blonde hair. The one that he took from Naruto when they first officially met.
Yunan took the cork of the jar and he put the hair inside of it and later put the cork back on. Yunan put the vial right in front him and he focused on the blonde hair floating around the green moss-like color of his water the perfect mix of plants and ingredients needed for the potion he brought the jar near of his lips and whispered
"Tahawul aldam"
Suddenly bubbles started appearing in the jar while the hair dissolved into the ooze while Yunan keep staring at the jar with intense concentration. As the bubbles continued to form and the hair dissolved into the concoction until the potion color turned into a blood-like red.
Yunan just stared at the potion intensely his eyes never moving from the jar .
After all he had been successful.
Hiruzen Sarutobi was currently smoking his pipe while resting in his chair. He needed it after the news he had just heard. You see, contrary to everyone's belief, the Hokage didn't know about every shinobi under his command. It was a necessary evil when you had to deal with leading thousands of people. Normally, Hiruzen focused on those with the most "potential" or those who were more important. Though he didn't value one life of his men over another, the truth was that some people were more crucial to the village. It's not that Hiruzen hated or mistreated those who weren't special; he personally saw every one of his men as a member of his family. It's just that he was more accustomed to dealing with the others. For things like that, Hiruzen delegated some of his mission handling to certain people, like desk ninja or others. He needed to, so he wouldn't try to kill himself managing the village budget. So imagine his surprise when just a few hours ago, Aoi Rakusho came to personally deliver his report about his last mission.
Aoi was in just a few words a "normal" ninja, he wasn't anything special like Kakashi Hatake nor does he had the drive to train to his limit like Maito Gai, he was just well an average jounin, he wasn't the type to endanger a mission with his incompetency but also wasn't the one that people will genuinely try to recruit. He was the type of guy that after dying he will just be remembered as anecdotes between comrades and sadly his name will never be in any of Konoha history books.
So when he reported about his last B-rank he knew something was wrong. Apparently his mission to recover the adopted daughter of a head priestess of a temple in the land of demons ended sooner than he thought when his tracking end up leading to a small campfire just outside Konoha but that wasn't the problem nor the reason why he was here apparently the girl was accompanied by Naruto.
And that when the trouble started apparently after a misunderstanding Naruto tried to rescue the girl and end up fighting Aoi and while normally Hiruzen would punish an act like that, he already imagined what was the situation after all Naruto is a Jinchuriki.
"The power of human sacrifice" and possibly the most important person in his military force. Someone whose body acted as a prison to one of the mighty Biju, powerful creatures capable of causing earthquakes, tsunamis and many other natural disasters on a whim. Sadly they were called human sacrifices for a reason. All that power make it difficult to people even professionals to see the difference between the human and the beast or worse people treated the Jinchuriki as scapegoats for the actions of their Biju. That leaded to many Jinchurikis to lead solitary lives with some people even starting to hate humanity for their abuse.
Naruto who has been a Jinchuriki since the day he was born had to endure the abuses of the villagers since the day he was born. A pariah that could count the people that liked him with his hands and with a few fingers remaining.
Sadly that why he doesn't like to punish Naruto when he misbehave or does something wrong because Naruto . After all he has enough reason to do legitimate horrible things to the village and the worst things he does are at the end of the day pranks. That why he has been mentally preparing himself to visit the boy and hear his version of the story ... maybe he could invite him to Ichiraku ramen. They haven't go in a while and being in a familar place would help him relax.
"Hey gramps" Said Naruto from his window with a smile on his face.
Or he could just wait in his office and he will come on his own. Damn his Uzumaki genes sometimes he wished he inherited Minato calm demeanor instead of his mother brash temper.
On the other hand maybe Minato softer demeanor will end up with him killingall of us while we sleep so he shouldn't look at gift horse in the mouth. Say what you want about the man was but Minato was utterly ruthless against his enemies and he was good at keeping grudges .
"You see i have this problem and I need your help" Naruto said slightly embarrassed about his petition.
Hiruzen just stared at Naruto before taking a big puff of his pipe and releasing a trail of smoke from his mouth "You mean the girl from the Land of Demons, right"
"So ,you know"
"Yes. I know"replied the Hokage after all unknown to Naruto he ordered that any shinobi matter that was related to the Jinchuriki had to pass through him .
"Ok..." Naruto said in a moody tone, feeling frustrated that he didn't have the chance to express his side of the story first. "Look, I only attacked that Aoi bastard because he was hurting Schez."
"Trust me, I'm not mad at you for this. If I got mad at any shinobi who attacked each other, I would have to expel half of our forces," Hiruzen reassured Naruto calmly. That wasn't a lie while a civilian called this assault to a superior officer to a ninja this is a mean spirited sparing, they were so common that he was sure that he had some small complains with Tsunade and Jiraiya name on them.
From when they were genin.
Naruto now was breathing easier ."That's good... But that wasn't why I was here" said Naruto hoping to catch old man attention and for his part he was doing it , he had Hiruzen Sarutobi 100% attention. "I need you to call of this mission and release Schez. I know this may look like much , but she was miserable in her temple, she was tortured . I will do anything you ask me. Hell i even pay you back every Ryo this mission cost and with interest. But please... She is my friend... I just don't want her to get hurt"
"Naruto, I understand your concern," Hiruzen replied, his tone softening as he listened to Naruto's plea.
"But i can't"
"You can't... why?" Naruto asked, his voice breaking as he looked at the man he considered a surrogate grandfather, one of the few people he trusted in this world. Someone he not only respected but also admired, was essentially condemning a little girl. The weight of it settled heavily on Naruto. "She told me how miserable she was in that temple... You didn't see her eyes when Aoi took her, she was broken... it was like her worst nightmare came true and she was powerless to face it."
Hiruzen sighed. That was what he was so afraid of. While the academy teachers seemed to think that Naruto's impulsivity was his biggest weakness, in reality, his weak point was his sheer nobility. And while Hiruzen honestly believed that nobility would not only help Naruto control the power of the Kyuubi but also make him the leader that he always dreamed to be one day, it was also his weakest point. Because if there was something that a lifetime of wars and conflict had taught Hiruzen, it was that the ones with the kindest hearts are always the first to die.
"I wanted to have this conversation after you had already finished a few missions or become a Chunin, but I guess now is the time," Hiruzen admitted solemnly before standing up of his chair and made a gesture to the blonde so that he followed him out of his office.
During the small travel neither talk to the other , it was obvious the tense situation was overwhelming both of them, Naruto's head was empty, in probably a long time he was completely spechless and yet he wanted to believe in the Hokage.
So imagine his surprise when he saw that the Hokage only wanted to guide him to the rooftoop of the building.
"You know. Since I was young i always liked to eat here, it is calm , peaceful and sometimes the birds like to sing and make me company. Trust me is an experience of peace that most people take for granted..." Said the Hokage while Naruto listen in silence. "You see when you are a ninja everyday is a fight, in a mission just a second to relax could be the difference between life and death . So when you gain my experience you learn to value the small times of peace you have".
"I guess is great Gramps... but i don't see the connection ... sorry" said Naruto in a quieter tone compared to his usual bravado
"I want you to stand on the edge and see the village. What do you see?"
Naruto obeyed and he walked to the edge of the building.
As Naruto stood on the edge, he looked out at the village below. From this vantage point, he could see the buildings, the streets bustling with people, and the towering trees surrounding Konoha.
"I see the village," Naruto replied, turning back to face the Hokage .That was right it was just the village the same old buildings , the same old people. It was just the same old Konoha that always have been
Hiruzen nodded, his expression serious. "What else do you see?"
Naruto furrowed his brows in confusion, unsure of what the Hokage was getting at. "I see... people going about their daily lives, kids playing, merchants selling their goods..." Explained Naruto with doubt in his voice. "Sorry... I don't see anything... This is just a normal and boring day".
"Exactly" was the simple response of the Hokage. Naruto for his part didn't say anything so the old man could continue."This is one simply and peaceful day in the village... A peaceful day in which the time seemed frozen and yet is nothing but a lie".
"A lie...?" Asked Naruto
"Yes, a lie," Hiruzen confirmed, his gaze steady as he looked out over the village. "A beautiful lie built by the corpses of our enemies... because the great tree that is Konoha need his roots hidden in the dark to stay firm and we are Shinobi trained to fight and protect this village no matter the cost"
"But what does all of this have to do with Schez-chan, she is not an enemy, she is just a little girl that hate her home" Naruto snapped back
"A shinobi is a shadow and sometimes that means we must dirty our hands and sacrifice others for the greater good" Hiruzen explained and personally he already imagined what happened, Naruto got a blank slate, someone whose view of him wasn't influenced by the other villagers, so her only judge was his own personality. It wasn't a surprise that they took a liking with each other. When someone like Naruto who chased for acceptance his whole life and suddenly just receiving it, it was obvious that he would latch onto her. And yet that was the problem if he doesn't stop this now, it will only hurt Naruto more when the world spit on his kindness.
The truth was that this world was cruel and ugly beyond belief and things like chivalry and honor are smashed beyond relief.
"We obey our client wishes without complaining and he pay us to help maintain this illusion of peace between the villages even if that means sacrificing not just our ideals but also our lives"Hiruzen explained while inspecting Naruto.
The blonde went catatonic like his whole worldview was shattered though in a way he isn't surprised a part of him always knew about this.
It just that he didn't want to accept it.
He still have one question, the only thing he needed to see to ensure his decision is correct.
Naruto paused for a few seconds. He didn't want ask this question out of fear of the answer but he knows he deserve it to ask it.
"Were my parents sacrificed too?"
And there it is, the big cloud that always surrounded any interaction Hiruzen had with the boy in the past decade. He always thought that by withholding this knowledge, he was doing the boy a favor—an escape from his father's multiple enemies and the pressures of being a kage's son.
Or at least, that's what he told himself.
Maybe deep inside, he was afraid of having this conversation. After all, he knew perfectly well that once he and Naruto really talked about his parents, there would be no way back. And yet, he knew that the boy deserved an honest answer for once in his life.
"Yes," said the Hokage, looking at the horizon. "They were splendid shinobi who made the ultimate sacrifice so this village could remain intact."
Naruto wanted to ask what his parents were like, but he held back. After a decade of asking, he realized he would never get the answer he wanted.
Still that just made Naruto decision even clearer.
"I know this may look bad... But that just the way a shinobi lives"
"I get it. Don't worry I'm not going to bother you again" Said Naruto while bowing at the Hokage.
Hiruzen wanted to ask the boy to stay, to console him after learning the harsh truth of the world and yet he hold his tongue while watching the boy leave, letting him have his space for a while.
Well he can always visit him later. (3)
If someone saw someone with Naruto personality they would think he should be furious at Hiruzen, wrathful, he would call him names and do anything to make it help him.
Yet he doesn't.
Is he angry, yes. But in a way the Hokage just confirmed what he always suspected yet he was too cowardly to face it.
He will never be accept in this village.
Doesn't matter what he do or how much he sacrifice they will never value it.
He will always be a Pariah.
If his parents died for this place and no one truly cared enough to take care of him or value it, then he doesn't care about them.
So fuck them. Fuck them. FUCK THEM. FUCKK THEMMMMMMM!-
It was so good Naruto feel the need to giggle , it was so refreshing like a lifetime of abuse was lifted of his back, for the first time in his life he was truly free of Konoha grasps.
No pressure, no ridicule , the truth is that they don't deserve him and he owes them nothing.
He was free.
However he still has one big problem.
Schez.
He refuses to let someone that he cares about be another sacrifice to the leaf, so if the Hokage doesn't help him, he has to do it himself.
n the depth of the night, Scheherazade was sitting on a comfortable oak bed, yet her mind was somewhere else, her gaze directed through the window at something that captivated her.
The stars.
She always liked the stars; they made her feel how large the world was out there. After today, who knows where Falan will put her anyway. Maybe she will get creative and put her in a cage 100 meters underground.
Thinking this, a memory from her past surfaced, and she hugged herself for comfort.
A few years ago, from one night to another, Falan had taken her from her room in the temple. Originally, she thought that maybe it was because she had made some mistakes with her chores or it was a simple misunderstanding on the woman's part.
It wasn't.
She led her down to the temple, and then she saw the—
"Hey. If you keep staring, you're going to get wrinkles, Chibi," said Naruto, sitting comfortably in a chair in her suite.
"Naru—!"
"Shhhhhhhh," said Naruto, covering the mouth of the little girl. "Unless you want to wake the whole floor up. Now, let's go. I'm busting you out of here."
"Naruto-kun," she said with a heartfelt smile until Naruto started pulling her cheeks.
"Do you have any idea how worried I was!? Thank you for being my friend. I will cherish your memory forever. Did you think i will be ok with that. You big moron" said Naruto releasing the girl from his grip while she sobbed her now red cheek . "So, I decided to keep you company" He finished with a foxy smile
"But what about being Hokage? I can't ask you to gi-"
In response Naruto lifted one finger of his right hand and put his finger on her mouth shutting her lips. "Trust me. This have nothing to do with you"
"But..."
"Don't worry about it. I've choose this and i think to have a friend to see the world is kinda cool, so what do you think is room fo-"
Naruto was cut off by a hug for a little Scheherazade. "Thanks, Naruto you're the best. Never let anyone say the contrary" .
Naruto just rubbed her head and smiled "Come on, we need to go now"
Scheherazade was going tun run beside Naruto only to suddenly stop ." But what about the guards!?"
"What guards?"
"What do you mean, what guards? The building is infested with them."
"I said what guards" Said Naruto opening the door.
Schez eyes opened like if they were plates after all she found the entire hotel hall destroyed the wall broken, the floors shattered, the windows broken. It was if like a tornado passed and demolished the whole floor.
And what about the guards, they were resting on:
The floor.
Hanging down the ceiling.
As a pile of bodies.
With their Heads stuck on a wall.
"How...?" Asked Scheherazade with surprise she was in her suite the whole time she should have heard something.
"Ninja"
"But"
"Badass Ninja"
Scheherazade just stared at Naruto for a few seconds before decided to let it go. Even though she was impressed at Naruto for beating at least 14 men.
Meanwhile Naruto was crouching next to a fainted guard. "This could be useful" thought Naruto while seeing the guard sword.
After inspecting Naruto could see the sword was a Katana. It wasn't anything special it had a black handle and the blade looked a little worn out,
"It looks so cool" but it didn't matter to Naruto who thought the sword looked great so he took it from the guard and put the sword stap on his belt
"So what is the plan ?"
"Now we jump, before somebody check this floor"
"Okay we jump. That make sense we had to escape when we have the chan-. WHAT DO YOU MEAN WE JUMP. WE ARE ON THE ON THE SIXTH FLOOR!" Screamed the little girl after hearing the blonde plan
"What did you expect go down the stairs and fight everyone there .This way is faster so hang on tight" Naruto said like it was the most obvious thing in the world.
"Wai-t a seco-nd . Let's thinks this throu-"
The Magi was interrupted when Naruto grabbed her by the waist and tucked her under his left arm. Without missing a beat, Naruto started running directly toward the window at the end of the hall. He smashed through it, the glass shattering around them. With his free hand, the blonde grabbed a kunai with a chain attached to the bottom and threw it at the nearest building. The kunai embedded itself securely, and using the chain, Naruto swung them to the building's roof.
"EHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!"
"My life flashed before my eyes," she said, now on all fours, trying to steady herself.
"It's not that big of a deal. It worked right?" Naruto replied, brushing off her panic. He had pulled off this kind of stunt a thousand times in his pranks. Cause trouble and then escape in the craziest way possible so they couldn't follow him. Naruto had many flaws, but there was no one who knew more about Konoha's infrastructure than him. Every alley, every road, every building—he knew them like the back of his hand. That's why almost nobody could catch him after his pranks.
"We jumped from the sixth floor!" Scheherazade exclaimed
After escaping Naruto jumped through the roofs until they reached a route out of the village then they will meet with Yunan in the forest and leave Konoha.
Leave Konoha
Wow... thinking out loud made it seem a fantasy. No more Hokage, no more being a ninja, a life in the open road. A part of him is scared. After today his life will never be the same but this is the right way. He deserved to have a place where he could breath calmly.
Yet this was not an easy decision. That why he didn't say goodbye to the Ichiraku's or the Hokage. He didn't want to have second thoughts.
"Where is Yunan anyway?" Asked Scheherazade , she wanted to leave this place before someone start chasing them
"He was supposed to meet us here. I don't know what is taking him so long," Naruto muttered,
"Maybe he got lo-"
CLANKKKKKK
Scheherazade suddenly saw Naruto drawing his new Katana, the blade just milimeters away from slashing her face, clashing against somethingShe turned her head to a nearby tree, only to see a silver needle impaled in its trunk.
"Stay close and hide." Naruto hissed, putting himself in front of Schez only to then point his sword against the forest. "Hey, you bastard if you want to kill us at least be man enough to show your face".
Naruto had many things that his teachers complained about him in the academy: he lacked coordination, intelligence, Taijutsu, etc. However, Naruto had one good attribute that even his peers admitted was good: his senses. He always had good hearing and smell. That instinct was why Naruto was so good at hunting. In general, the only people who could say they had a better nose and ears than Naruto were the Inuzuka.
CLAP...CLAP
From the foliage a shadow appeared only to reveal the figure of a woman slowly clapping her hands.
It was the holy sister of Al-Thamen Falan.
"You had good senses boy~~. I give you that." Said the woman in a playful tone, the same one a cat used before he was going to kill a mouse
"Falan!" Screamed Scheherazade giving a panic filled scream at the sight of her tormentor following her here.
"Didn't i told you. You will never escape from us. Go back and I may let boy~~ live" Falan threatened .
Scheherazade was afraid .She didn't want to go back, But she also doesn't want to let Naruto get hurt.
"Don't you threaten her!. She is not a thing , she is her own person who can make her own choices" Exclaimed Naruto.
Falan's eyes narrowed at Naruto's defiance. "You dare to speak to me that way, boy~~? You have no idea who you're dealing with."
Naruto tightened his grip on his katana ."I don't care who you are. If you want her you have to go through me"
"Ohhhhh," said Falan before a staff appeared in her hand. It had the shape of a crescent moon pointing upwards, a spherical red gem at the center, and a pointed tip. "Let's see you live up to your promise. Ramz!" Keeping her promise, the woman lifted her staff, which became coated in yellow lightning that she unleashed directly at the blondes. Naruto acted quickly, dragging Schez out of the way to evade the lightning bolt.
"Hahaha," Falan laughed, the sound echoing ominously through the forest. "Is running all you can do? How pathetic.
Naruto gritted his teeth, feeling the static in the air from the near miss. "Or I can do this," he said, throwing a kunai directly at Falan. She blocked it with her staff effortlessly.
"A kunai, really?" she started to mock, but Naruto was already forming a hand seal.
"KAIIII!" he screamed, and suddenly a cloud of smoke erupted, quickly surrounding the area and obscuring everyone's vision.
"Interesting... But you need to do something better . Asfal Isar" Falan suddenly waver her staff releasing a gust of wind that cleaned the entire area of smoke, only for her surprise the entire area was surrounded by Kunai bombs.
"Now i got her. Katsu" Naruto planned and with a handseal the entire area become orange when a dozen of papers bombs lighten up
BAMM BAMMMMM
The explosion rocked the forest, sending shockwaves through the trees and scattering debris in all directions. The force of the blast obstructing any vision of the area because of the giant orange sphere that was the explosion.
As the smoke cleared, Naruto saw something that left him horrified .
Falan was in a golden bubble without even a scratch.
"But how?!. That was enough to destroy a whole building". Thought Naruto internally, he didn't had many jutsus or martial arts but an attack like that was sure enough to at least hurt her.
"You know boy~~. I was going to keep playing this Cat and Mouse thing, but you made me mad".Warned Falan after all she lost the thing she loved the most in a similar attack many years ago." You don't even know what you're defending boy~~. She is a monster, a puppet , a spawn that should have never existed in this world, someone whose only purpose is to keep following the whims of a tyrant that keep all us enslaved. So why, why do you keep defending something like that"
"Because she is a person!" said Naruto jumping from his hidden spot with his Katana on his arm ready to slash the witch,
His blade met her staff with a resounding clash, the force of the impact sending a shockwave through the air. Sparks flew between both irons with both combatants fought in a contest of strength.
Falan's eyes narrowed as she gazed at Naruto with a mix of fury and contempt. "A person? She is nothing but a tool, a weapon created by that tyrant!"
"She's my friend," Naruto retorted, his grip tightening on the hilt of his katana. "And I'm not going to let anyone hurt her."
Falan pushed her staff against Naruto blade in an attempt to break his posture, only for her to smile.
"Ramz!" and once again her staff unleashed a rain of lighting bolts against Naruto forcing to roll and dash to evade the attack.
The ground where he had stood crackled and sizzled, scorched by the intense electricity. Naruto's heart pounded in his chest as he couldn't completely evade the lethal bolts, with them having hurt his left leg , preventing him fron standing up.
" All that bravado and yet your can't even scratch me. Face it boy~~. You are out of your league and I'm done playing . Ala Raqesa" This time Falan raised her staff poiting to the heavens creating a purple halo that traveled across the forest.
Suddenly Naruto couldn't move anymore , hell he couldn't even lift his head from the ground. It was like suddenly he was carrying a mountain on his back and it was getting hard to breath . Shit. He was feeling the weight in his lungs if this keep going he was going to be buried alive or worse having one of his ribs pierce his lungs.
"That was the 7 type of magic. Strength magic, it allows me manipulate things the physical forces of the world just like if it was simple fire or water" Taunted Falan while walking slowly against the blonde until she was inches away from him . "Now let me put you out of your misery! AL QAUS!" Said Falan while creating a black iron spear that descended straight to the blonde.
"Har-Har Infigar!" screamed Scheherazade, moving from her hiding spot with her hands raised. Suddenly, a giant fireball flew directly at Falan.
Falan's eyes widened in surprise as the fireball hurtled towards her. She quickly redirected her attention, raising her staff to create a magical barrier. The fireball collided with the barrier, exploding in a burst of heat and light, forcing Falan to step back to maintain her shield.
"So the little girl want to dance, well let's dance. Thalg Al-Salos" and from the water in the air Falan, created a rain of ice spears that flew across the forest
Scheherazade saw the spears flying directly to her only to lift both arms and scream. "BORG!" and with creating a barrier in which the spear were impaled
Naruto felt the pressure on his body lessen slightly as Falan's focus shifted. He struggled to push himself up, gritting his teeth against the lingering weight.
Yet he couldn't move his body enough to do something while his friend is in danger except to do one thing . One simple action, reach his ninja pouch and take a vial.
A red vial
Flashback:
After Naruto's conversation with Hiruzen, he walked out of the building door, deep in thought. Only to find Yunan waiting at the entrance.
"So it didn't go well," said Yunan, breaking his thoughts. "So what are you going to do?"
"Isn't it obvious?" sighed Naruto. "I'm going to rescue her with my own hands."
"Are you sure?" asked Yunan, his tone the most serious Naruto had ever heard from him. "Even if it costs you your life?"
"The only thing I know is that if I don't do anything, I will regret it for the rest of my life. Simple as that."
"Then you will die," said Yunan sharply, surprising Naruto with his bluntness.
"Hey, you don't know that," responded an offended Naruto.
"Yes, I do," answered Yunan bluntly. For a few seconds, both blondes stared at each other until Yunan decided to break the silence. "You believe this is like a storybook—the noble hero rescuing the defenseless maiden from the hands of the evil witch, and with his own courage and righteousness, he will win against overwhelming odds... But this is real life. Heroes die, and courage and bravery don't equal years of training and discipline. If you try to go on your own, you will die."
"Everything in my life has been a fight, every single day! And yet I always remain on my feet, no matter how many people try to knock me down," Naruto retorted. "If I give up just because something is hard, then I would have killed myself a long time ago. That is my pride."
"I don't want you to give up. Actually, I want to help you. To give you an edge," said Yunan.
"An edge...?"
"You're an Uzumaki, right? I've met a lot of Uzumaki in my life, and I know a way you can become incredibly powerful. See it like unleashing your true potential."
Naruto looked at Yunan, a mix of curiosity and skepticism in his eyes. "What do you mean?"
Yunan showed Naruto a red jar,ironically the comment about his true potential caused Naruto to ignore what Yunan said about other Uzumaki's
Naruto stared at the jar, his eyes widening with intrigue. "Will it really make me stronger?"
"You will become faster, sharper and stronger than anyone else" Explained Yunan to Naruto and while normally a person would be ecstatic about this opportunity.
Naruto wasn't
"What is the catch. I may be not the smartest guy around but even i know thiat a drug like that needs to have a huge drawback" answered Naruto and while normally he wasn't a skeptical person, you won't survive as an orphan if you can see when someone is scamming you.
"Is not a drug. But you're right is not safe. I say that there is a 70% you don't make it" Explained Yunan, much too Naruto's horror."And even if you do , you will never be the same" . Yunan the put the jar in the palm of Naruto's hand. "You will walk the same path your ancestors walked a long time ago until the day you die."
"You will be a Fanalis. A member of the strongest warrior tribe in the Dark Continent"
"Even if i run. That woman will never let us go. That only means i have to take her out before she take me out... and every trick i have is useless against her" The fact that even with her not really paying attention on him, he cant stand up made one thing incredibly clear.
He was out of his league , but is he brave enough to risk it all...
"There is a 70% you don't make it"
"An edge"
"Maybe a broken arm or two while serve as a good reminder"
"You are out of your league boy~~"
"I felt like I was slowly dying inside that temple..."
"He is my only friend"
Maybe he wouldn't sacrifice himself for Konoha ,but if is for a friend. The decision is obvious.
Smirking he said. "I'm really the world biggest idiot". And then Naruto gathered all of his strength and grabbed the vial and he drink the red potion.
And then it happened.
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" Naruto fell to the ground and started writhing in pain, his heart felt like it was burning at a hundred degrees. Every nerve in his body seemed to be on fire. It was as if molten lava coursed through his veins, scorching everything in its path. The agony was beyond anything he had ever experienced; it felt like his entire body was being torn apart from the inside.
His muscles spasmed uncontrollably, twisting and contorting in unnatural ways. He could feel his bones cracking under the immense pressure, each fracture sending a new wave of excruciating pain through him. His skin felt like it was being peeled away, layer by layer, exposing raw nerves to the searing heat.
Naruto's mouth filled with the metallic taste of blood as he bit down hard on his tongue to stifle his screams. He felt his organs shifting, moving out of place, grinding against each other in a grotesque dance that left him gasping for breath. The sensation of his insides tearing apart was almost too much to bear.
"Naruto-kun what happened?!" Said Scheherazade after hearing his scream , only that much to her horror he saw him.
He was on the ground the pain was obvious in her face, blood was coming from his mouth and eyes , his veins were also visible and obvious effect of whatever was affecting him .
It was horrifying.
"Why... How..." She wanted to help him but...
"Is amazing you lasted this long without a wand but against a real magician is useless!" Screamed Falan while trying to use her spear to crack her defense forcing her to step back to limit the damage.
She wasn't a magician, all magic she learned was by imitating what other people did in the temple compared with someone like Falan who has spent all her life training in the mystic arts, she was useless.
Falan's spear clashed against Scheherazade's hastily erected defenses, each strike sending painful vibrations up her arms and cracking more of her borg. She could feel her strength waning, her magic faltering against the relentless assault. Desperation clawed at her insides.
"When are you going to learn how futile this is . You will never beat me, You. Are . Fini-" And just when Falan was going to finish everything a red figure gave her a jump kick in her abdomen the strength was so great that the woman flew for a few meters and rolled against the ground
"Who did this?!" Exclaimed Falan with her hand agaisnt her abdomen feeling her shattered rib, that kick was something she was sure that if she didn't used a little bit of strength magic to counter that strength she would have died.
"You talk too much" the red figure said only to reveal it was bloodied Naruto, his eyes and mouth had his now dried blood and his entire clothes were surrounded by giant red stains. But that wasn't what gain their attention instead it was his hair and eyes. What was once blue and yellow now was deep ruby red, conbined with his injuries and blood it only made Naruto look like one thing .
A bloodthirsty predator and Falan was his prey.
Naruto's new appearance was terrifying. His ruby red eyes glowed with a menacing intensity, and his hair, now a dark crimson, framed his face like a wild mane. Blood covered his body, turning him into a macabre figure of vengeance. His breathing was heavy and ragged, but his stance was steady and unwavering.
"You... What have you done to yourself?" Falan managed to ask, her voice betraying a hint of the fear she felt.
Naruto smirked, a sinister expression that sent shivers down her spine." An edge"
With a sudden burst of speed, Naruto lunged at Falan, his katana slicing through the air with lethal precision. Falan barely managed to block the attack with her staff, but the sheer force of the blow sent her staggering backward.
"What ridiculous strength and speed, but all that power is useless if he can't reach me "After planning that Falan elevated and started flying to the sky until she was out of the redhead reach and them she lifted her Staff. "RAMZ!" Once again, Falan unleashed a rain of thunder, the bolts larger and more menacing than before.
Naruto just smiled at the attack. Ever since he recovered from the potion's effects, he felt different. It was as if an invisible chain that had been holding him back his entire life had been lifted, allowing him to rampage at his pleasure. This was true power.
When Falan threw her lightning at him, Naruto simply jumped into the air, spinning with agile grace to evade the bolts. The electricity crackled around him, illuminating his blood-red eyes and crimson hair in an eerie glow.
Now Naruto was eye to eye with her, and she could see the blood-crimson red in his eyes. He just said, "Because you are my prey."
Seizing the moment, Naruto thrust his katana at her, aiming to finish it all. Falan hastily conjured a borg, a magical barrier, to defend herself. Naruto's blade pierced the edge of the forcefield, causing him to smirk. He had an idea.
Gathering all of his newfound strength in his free hand, Naruto punched the forcefield. The impact was so powerful that it sent shockwaves through the air. The borg crackled, and the once mighty barrier that could withstand an explosion powerful enough to level a building was destroyed with a single punch.
Satisfied with the window of opportunity, Naruto made a small spin and, with his now freed katana, pointed the blade directly at the witch's neck, beheading her in one swift motion.
"My first victory. It feels amazing" Though Naruto before deciding to see the corpse of his enemy
Yet instead of a body, there was just a doll that looked much like Falan only it had an 8 pointed star and her staff , Naruto grabbed the doll and smashed it with his hand while he fall to the ground.
Sometime is better to be cautious instead, still he didn't smell or hear the woman close.
That was a different sensation while before he had good insticts now it was different he could smell and hear things that are beyond his sight . It was like a whole new world was opened right in front him .
Those were the last thought before Naruto Uzumaki collapsing to the ground.
Scheherazade came running at Naruto with worry, what happened, why he looked so different, among a few others.
"Shifa" Said the little girl using on her spell in an attempt to cure her friend wounds.
"Don't worry he is fine, just a little tired" Said a voice from the top a tree only to come down revealing it to be Yunan.
"Yunan... did you hide the whole time?" said Schez the anger evident in her voice. "And what happened to Naruto-kun!"
"I didn't hide i was simply a backup in case you and Naruto-kun failed to defeat the witch. I was going to do it" Explained Yunan simply and while he was not proud of his actions he did had a good reason.
"Why... why... why... Naruto-kun almost died. What is wrong with you!?
"I did it because you're a Magi and he is your king vessel. And right now both of you were too weak to survive it or do you seriously believe you two would have won against Falan. Naruto couldn't even stand and Falan would have captured you again. That woman didn't even use her real body this time next time you wouldn't be this lucky"
Scheherazade wanted to say something but the word couldn't escape her mouth. Specially because he was right Falan was... is in a whole other level than the both of them were.
"Still he didn't have to get mixed up with this... He could have died"
"Did i ever explained what Magi really are?" Said Yunan only for the girl to shook her head. "We are the magicians of creation our duty is to choose the people who will become the new kings of this world and later guide them to reach their true potential"
"But... i don't know anything ... about that"
"And yet you already choose one, Naruto-kun over there is your King Vessel and you are his magi. You two are going to face incredible foes, so i decided to give you two a little help."
"So... I was the who brought Naruto-kun into this mess. We need to leave now, before someone see us" . Said Scheherazade to Yunan who noded.
Yunan with a snap of his finger created a giant 8 point star.
"What is a that?" Asked Scheherazade to Yunan who was carrying the now unconscious Naruto.
"Is a teleportation circle, that way Al-Thamen won't be capable of following us"
After explaining that the trio passed the circle without hesitation, disappearing in a flash of light. As they vanished, Scheherazade couldn't shake off the weight of Yunan's words. She had unknowingly led Naruto into a dangerous path, and now they were both entangled in a fate they didn't fully understand.
Arriving at their destination, Scheherazade glanced around, taking in their new surroundings. They were far from Konoha now, in a place unknown to her. But as she looked at Naruto, still unconscious but safe, she felt a sense of determination growing within her.
"We're in this together, Naruto-kun," she whispered, her voice resolute. "No matter what lies ahead, we'll face it together."
In what was once the Uchiha clan personal training groud a young Sasuke is busy practicing his katas of taijustu against a wooden dummy just like every single day.
His teacher believe he is a prodigy.
They are wrong. Itachi was a prodigy, he was just decent at best and yet his fate is too beat him to overcome his lack of talent , he need to train harder than he ever did.
But would be enough, Itachi not only had more practical experience than him, but he was probably way stronger than he ever was when he was in Konoha , Is this training ever going to catch up to what who was once called the greatest genius in the history of the clan.
It better do.
"Hey kid, if you don't stop it you're going to break your hand" Said a voice breaking Sasuke concentration, It was a teen of average height. He has red, ringed eyes and black medium length hair with a long, segmented ponytail that stretches down to his ankles. "Or are you too stupid to notice your hand is already bleeding"
Sasuke glanced his right hand and the teen was right his white bandage in which cover his hands are now red because of his own blood. Apparently he was just too concentrated to notice.
"I don't know who you are but get out before i make you. I can't lose time in stupidity" Threatened Sasuke.
The teen just laughed at the threat. "Oh, I know you were good but i didn't expect you were this good. But let me introduce me first. My name is Judar and i see you Sasuke Uchiha the potential to become a legend, so let me ask you this, a power so great that even your brother couldn't defeat it.
"Do you want the power of a king?" (4)
A/N
(1)= This is my personal headcanon even in the original manga it was shown that even though Naruto likes teamwork , he tend to go on his own and be the hero. Something Kakashi called him out during the Genin test and Itachi during the fourth ninja war. My rationalization was that after carrying his weight his whole life Naruto just isn't used to receiving help and tend go on his own.
(2)= I wrote Scheherazade as Naruto foil both of them were abused and treated as scapegoat (those who have read Magi understand why Falan hate Schez, is not justified but is a reason), the difference is that Hiruzen while incompetent loves Naruto meanwhile Falan hates Scheherazade for what Solomon did in Alma Torran . Though Falan would have treated Scheherazade way better if she was a boy and not a magi.
(3)= Both Naruto and hiruzen genuinely loved each other but just like in canon Hiruzen doesn't really understand what Naruto felt. While the lesson that he wanted to teach Naruto was that sometimes ninjas have to do bad things so the village could prosper , Naruto heard that the village expect him to sacrifice everything and they will never truly appreciate what he does. I choose that because i wanted to give Naruto a good reason to leave the Village without resorting to bashing or the typical Fox Mob scene.
I based the scene of the prince of egypt when Seti was telling Moses about the hebrew slaves, just like my scene the older adoptive figure (Seti/Hiruzen) genuinely wanted to console the Adoptee (Naruto/Moses) only to unintentionally hurt him and causing him to run away.
Also Hiruzen is genuinely ignorant of the Magi side things . Remember that . Is going to be important later (specially considering that if Hiruzen helped Naruto he would have gotten a golden goose with Djinns and Household items)
(4)= I put Judar and Sasuke together because Hakuryuu is basically worse Sasuke, the only difference was that even sasuke at his worst was more sympathethic. Judar was supposed to help Falan with Schez but Judar being Judar just did what he wanted in the end.
(5)= Naruto did have a small personality change, principally because all the fanalis had some blood knight in them (kinda like saiyans) even Mor a pretty stoic and calm person admitted that she liked fighting
Finally remember to vote in my poll , currently Harem is on the lead. Also i'm open to suggestion for members of the harem (if it win) and members of Naruto Household i already have another one beside Morgiana but i still want to hear suggestions
Harem-
1-Morgiana
2.-?
3-?'
4-?
Options
Dunya
Kogyouku
Toto
Pipirika
Ryuzetsu
Kin Tsuchi
Fu
Karui
Tayuya
(Somebody else, you have to recommend it)