Shadows of Destiny Chapter 1: Dark Lords of Arrival As James the Dark Lord of the Sith emerged from the swirling vortex that had transported him to this unfamiliar world, he found himself standing amidst the eerie silence of the Forest of Death. The air was thick with an ominous energy, and the shadows seemed to whisper secrets of long-forgotten tales. Surveying his surroundings with a keen eye, James sensed a disturbance in the Force. His quest for a worthy apprentice had led him to this realm, but little did he know that his arrival coincided with a fateful day in the world of Naruto. It was the 10th of October, the month of the village's traditional fox hunt, a grim event meant to seek retribution for the tragic demise of their beloved leader, the Fourth Hokage, and his wife. The villagers, consumed by a thirst for vengeance, sought to capture a certain Uzumaki boy, their target for this year's hunt. As James observed the gathering of villagers preparing for the hunt, his curiosity piqued. Disguised as a mere traveler to avoid raising suspicion, he watched in silent horror as the mob descended upon the young boy, cornering him in a dark alleyway. With a flash of defiance in his eyes, James leaped down from his vantage point, holding two gleaming lightsabers in his hands. The villagers turned their gaze upon the imposing figure before them, a dark aura surrounding him. "You dare lay a hand on this child?" James' voice resonated with a chilling command, his eyes ablaze with a mixture of fear and anger. The villagers hesitated, uncertain of this unexpected turn of events. In a custom dialogue filled with tension and intrigue, James and the villagers exchanged words that sent shivers down their spines. With a swift and calculated motion, James moved to shield the young boy, his lightsabers poised for battle. The Forest of Death bore witness to the clash of destinies, as James, the enigmatic Dark Lord, and the villagers stood at a crossroads of fate. Little did they know that their paths would intertwine in ways that would alter the course of their worlds forever.