Fairy Tail's Six Paths Sage Jinchuuriki
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or Fairy Tail. Naruto is owned by Masashi Kishimoto and Fairy Tail is owned by Hiro Mashima respectively. Certain elements of this story were inspired by other Naruto/Fairy Tail crossovers.
Posted April 17/ 2020 (Friday)
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Oh yeah I gotta say this. Before people complain this story is 'dragging on' just remember this is about Episode 42 (roughly) in the anime! I have less chapters than the anime does so I am not just padding the story! (I didn't do some of the fillers like the eating the small village or the flashback to Natsu and Happy episodes)
Yeah yeah I know another short Six Paths jinchuuriki chapter? Well people if I don't post short chapters I usually lose motivation to write for another week so there ok?
Chapter 32 Talking about the Harvest Festival
The next day Naruto was walking with Mira and Makarov to grab some supplies from the local market. However, this had the effect of the model and Master of teasing Naruto relentless when the shop owners gave Naruto free produce and supplies much to his hesitation and embarrassment.
"I really cannot just take this from you." Naruto said trying to push the full baskets of food back into the arms of the man in charge of the shop.
"Nonsense! You are the face of Magnolia Town and we feel indebted you for raising the prestige and image of the town!" The man insisted as Mira and Makarov just smiled with slight smirks in his direction.
Naruto looked at Mira and Makarov for help but to his annoyance they just shrugged with Mira giggling into her hand. Naruto popularity was shown when Mira was not hit on to her surprise. She usually had to gently but firmly push men and fans aside when she went shopping anywhere.
"Wow Naruto-kun is quite popular here. He might even eclipse me." Mira remarked with a warm smile as she watched dozens of people crowd around Naruto as he tried to refuse the handouts.
"Guys I really should at least pay for this stuff." Naruto said weakly as even more gifts were shoved in his face. He was already trying to juggle 4 overflowing baskets of food in his hands much to Makarov joy.
'This kid is a goldmine! Nobody in fairy Tail has even gotten free hand outs like this and this all high-quality product!' Makarov thought greedily as money signs appeared in his head.
After several minutes of Naruto trying to fend off his fans Makarov decided enough was enough so he coughed as Naruto and the townspeople turned to his direction.
"Sorry to interrupt you all but we should be going." Makarov declared as visible groans could be heard from the crowd. Makarov frowned when he saw Naruto still try to leave the food behind. "Naruto! It would be disgraceful if you left the food behind that our town was so nice to donate to you." Makarov said sharply as Naruto looked up to see the expectant looks from the townspeople.
Naruto sighed and reluctantly carried the baskets again in his arms and did a small bow. "Thank you very much for the food." Naruto said politely as the crowd cheered him on.
The group was just about to leave when a young boy yelled at Naruto. "Naruto! Are you going to be in the Fantasia Parade?".
Before Naruto could as what the boy was talking about Makarov grinned and gave a thumbs up as the crowd shouted in joy as the group walked back to the guild.
Once they were sufficiently far enough away from the crowd Naruto carrying 4 baskets in his arms looked at Makarov with confusion.
"Ok Master what was that about? What is the Fantasia Parade and why did you get Mira-chan to get so many supplies for today?" Naruto asked suspiciously as Makarov gave him a look suggesting he thought Naruto was kidding.
Luckily Mira came to the rescue. "Master you must remember Naruto-kun has only been with us for a few months and has not lived in Magnolia Town for his life. He would not been here for the annual Harvest Festival." Mira reminded Makarov who awed and nodded.
"That's right. Forgive my boy its just you have fit in so well I almost forgot you are still a newbie." Makarov said with a slight teasing tone as Naruto pouted while Mira chuckled.
Mira seeing Naruto struggling abit to carry 4 bags by himself while also admiring how muscular he appeared to be looked at Naruto. "Naruto-kun let me carry 2 of those bags so we are splitting the burden together." Mira offered as Naruto smiled but shook his head.
"Nah Mira-chan. It would be rather rude of me to make a lady of your beauty and fame to carry bags." Naruto claimed as Mira could not help but giggle while Makarov snorted. "Anyways here we go." Naruto said as he let go of the bags much to the surprise of Makarov and Mira. Before they could fall Naruto made a small movement with his right index finger and the bags hovered in mid air and followed them as they walked.
Mira and Makarov kept walking but looked dumbly at the hovering bags. Naruto whistled as he turned around. "I know its abit different than what I usually use for it but my Sky Devil Slayer magic can be used for everyday tasks too." Naruto told them as Makarov frowned.
"Hmm It is a bit different than the fearsome magic I read about." Makarov said drily as Mira could not help but nod her head slowly.
"Yeah Naruto-kun this is nothing like the magic you used to kill that Demon from before." Mira added remembering how destructive that magic was. If she squinted, she could see tiny bursts of blue wind surrounding the bags and moving along with Naruto.
Naruto rubbed his cheek in embarrassment. "Yeah well I tweaked the magic abit from the what the book said. It was originally just used an offensive magic to kill demons but I refined it so it could be used for everyday tasks." Naruto admitted as he did not reveal he could use Sky Dragon Slayer magic for the same result after his training with Wendy. "Anyways. We were talking about the Harvest Festival?" Naruto asked getting them back on track.
Makarov coughed and started to explain "On October 15th once a year we have a festival in Magnolia Town as a celebration of the town and guild. The Fairy Tail guild hosts it and it consistent of two main parts."
Naruto looked down for a second 'Whoops… I missed my birthday training Wendy-chan and the others. Oh well the bonds we made were far more important than a cake and gift." Naruto thought realizing he missed his days up during his teaching experience. For Naruto besides the occasion cake with the 3rd Hokage and Jiraiya birthdays meant very little for him back in Kohona since he didn't have a family or friends growing up. Even in Earthland only Mavis insistence they celebrate was the only reason that changed for Naruto. AN2:
"One is the Miss Fairy Tail Contest." Makarov said before a perverted grin spread across his face as Mira sighed while Naruto raised an eyebrow.
"Naruto-kun the girls in Fairy Tail basically dress up for a beauty contest and there is prize money of 500 000 jewels for the winner. You can probably understand the Master's reaction on why he is so excited about it." Mira said drily as she usually put very little effort into it since she both was financially stable ad she did modelling on the side.
Naruto blushed slightly and said "Yeah I could see that. So, who won last year?" Naruto decided to ask as he didn't have an idea who would win with such a usually busty filled guild.
Mira looked at Makarov who smirked at her while she crossed her arms and huffed. "Erza won last year by dressing up a maid outfit with heels." Mira said with annoyance and a frown when she saw Naruto get abit distracted. 'Dammit! Naruto-kun should not be thinking about my rival! He should be thinking about me!' Mira mentally screamed at her crush fantasizing about her redheaded rival.
"Ok I could see how that would be a popular event." Naruto admitted as Makarov chuckled and Mira rolled her eyes.
"Believe me. A good chunk of the town fills up the guild hall just to see us." Mira said with a flat tone as Naruto turned to Mira with a grin.
"Well best of luck! I am sure you will do great Mira-chan!" Naruto praised as Mira instantly smiled a giant smile and leaned in making Naruto flustered.
"Promise to vote for me Naruto-kun? I promise to put on a very hot show." Mira asked with her warm breath pressing into Naruto cheek while her body pressed into Naruto for a moment. She even batted her eyelashes cutely as Naruto gulped and looked away.
"Um… well I mean I haven't seen anyone perform yet but I am sure you will do great Mira-chan." Naruto said trying to avoid making a promise as Mira pouted but nodded.
'Aw young love.' Makarov thought proudly watching these young adults so close warmed his heart but even he could see Naruto was quite clueless on love. 'Not that I blame him. If I had to live his life, I am sure I would turn out bitter. It is truly a wonder how he turned out so empathetic and warm instead of cold and bitter.' Makarov thought sadly.
"Anyways after the contest we also have a Fantasia Parade to end the night with a bang. All the wizards in Fairy Tail stand on floats and display their magic for the crowds." Makarov added as Naruto looked thoughtful.
'Hmm which magic should I use?' Naruto thought as he had quite a few magics but some of them were not be meant to be as a show.
As Naruto was thinking Makarov decided to add another thing. "Naruto I would like to ask you for a favour from now on." Makarov announced as Naruto blinked and looked at Makarov expectantly. "From now on whenever we need supplies, I insist you come along with Mira." Makarov declared as Mira and Naruto gave him suspicious looks.
"Why exactly would you ask that Master?" Mira asked putting her hands on her hips with a frown.
"So, I can carry everything with Sky Devil Slayer magic?" Naruto asked flatly as Makarov waved his hands in denial.
"What? You take me to be so petty?" Makarov asked in mock hurt with the flat looks in return not helping. "No, it just it might help the Guilds expenses if you tag along and the town is happy to reward us with some supplies." Makarov said innocently as both S-class wizards frowned at him.
"Master! That is despicable!" Mira chided as Makarov just shrugged his shoulders.
"You know I don't any of this right. Its odd enough everyone here seems to know my name and want to greet me let alone give me stuff." Naruto said with an uncomfortable expression.
Mira instantly went next to him and gave him a sympathetic look. "Hey I understand how you feel Naruto-kun."
Naruto looked up and smiled. "Since you are a model?" Naruto asked as Mira laughed softly.
"Yeah but unlike you my fame mostly comes from people looking at pictures at me posing and thinking about me in their showers." Mira remarked with a sigh as Naruto eyes narrowed.
'Why I am getting so worked about this? I know Mira-chan poses for Sorcerer Weekly and that means a lot of guys will be thinking about her in that way… But for some reason the idea of a guy trying something with somebody like Mira makes my blood boil.' Naruto thought angrily which he hid. AN3:
Naruto looked at Mira's blue eyes directly and said "Mira-chan if anyone tries anything with you I will kick their ass to the moon and back."
Mira smiled and winked saying "That's sweet Naruto-kun but I am used to the attention. Besides none of those fans are worthy of being my boyfriend." Naruto didn't know why but hearing that statement made him feel relieved.
Naruto all the sudden laughed as Mira tilted her head. "I suppose I am the lucky one huh?" Naruto remarked as Mira looked confused.
"Lucky?" Mira asked.
"Yeah boys can look at you in sorcerer Weekly all they want but only we Fairy Tail family gets to talk to you directly and be friends with you in real life. I consider myself lucky you are always so friendly to me even though I am new." Naruto said softly in an honest tone as Mira beamed at him.
"Thanks Naruto-kun." Mira said just as softly as she felt a mild blush appear on her face. 'If only you knew how I really felt for you.' Mira thought sadly. At this moment she wanted nothing more than break her promise and give Naruto her first kiss here and now even if somebody saw them. But she kept those feelings safely in her mind. AN4:
Makarov felt a little awkward but proud of his children as they gazed into each other lives. He honestly believed that Mira and Naruto could empathize with each other greatly as they were both ostracized for being 'demons' in their youths.
Makarov could not but sigh when he thought of his grandson and what today would've meant for him as a kid.
Mira turned to Makarov and asked quietly. "He isn't coming is he Master?"
Makarov looked down and shook his head. "I would be surprised if he even comes to Magnolia any time soon." Makarov remarked as Mira felt a bit bitter at that thought.
Despite what Sorcerer Weekly may have tabloidized before Naruto came to the guild, she did NOT have feelings for Laxus or anyone but she still felt sadness a group of their members were so isolated.
Naruto looked at them and asked "Who are you talking about?".
Mira and Makarov sighed and said "Laxus."
Naruto frowned remembering that brief meeting he had with the arrogant S-class wizard. "I know he is your grandson but what exactly happened to turn him into such a punk?" Naruto asked bluntly as Makarov expression grew sad.
"Laxus was a happy child but his father my son was not content with peace so he started to go down a dark path. No matter how much I pleaded with him to change his ways he refused being obsessed with power. He even started to leak secrets about our family so I had no choice AN5: but to expel him from the guild. Laxus has never forgiven me for that even since. He started to crave power and started to become like his father but in a way of wanting to Fairy Tail stronger than it is now." Makarov revealed as Naruto gripped his hands in anger.
Naruto could empathize with Makarov and he wasn't sure what he would have done. But he knew in the old Ninja village system aby threat to the village would have to eb dealt with no matter who it was.
Makarov looked tired and said "Maybe its my fault for not explaining to Laxus the consequences of why I did what I did? Or maybe I am the problem?". Mira shook her head furiously as despite her getting annoyed at his master perverted nature he was still the closest to a father figure she had.
Naruto stopped and turned to Makarov with a serious expression. "You can't blame yourself for what somebody else does Master." Naruto told him as Makarov still looked uncertain.
Makarov stated "But I am his grandfather! I should be able to keep him on the right path!"
Naruto had a look of nostalgia and said "A wise old man told me that no matter how talented the parents are there are no promises on how powerful the child becomes. That also means the parent cannot be held responsible if the child or in this case grandchild decides to not follow in their footsteps." Naruto was thinking of how much he was a dunce compared to his own parents but he became a late bloomer and surpassed them. AN6:
Makarov gave him a look of surprise while Mira looked impressed. "My boy if I didn't know any better I would say you are much older than you look. Or at least had life experiences of a much older man." Makarov remarked as Naruto just chuckled.
They soon reached the guild hall where Mira snuck off to get ready for the Miss Fairy contest. Naruto and Makarov headed back to the kitchen to drop off Naruto reluctantly free supplies.
Naruto was thinking to himself 'Hmm… So Mira-chan says she is entering, I know Lucy will enter for the prize money, Will Erza enter? Maybe as she seems pretty competitive. I think Levy might enter for fun, Cana I could see entering since she seems kinda flirty. I don't think Lissanna would enter as she seems fine watching her sister pose.' Naruto thought of the girls he personally knew in Fairy Tail.
He was sitting at the best seat with Gray and Natsu soon joining him.
"Naruto! You are back! Fight me!" Natsu declared only to get a punch in the nose by Naruto fast fists.
"Yup just got back yesterday but today is a day to celebrate not fight." Naruto replied as Natsu growled but soon sat down.
"Nice punch." Gray complimented happy to see his rival knocked down a peg as Naruto laughed.
"Nice to see you too Gray. This shpudl eb pretty fun!" Naruto remarked as Gray gave him a sly look.
"You better watch Mira-chan and Lucy or they will be sad." Gray remarked as Naruto gave him a look of confusion. AN7:
"Huh why just me?" Naruto asked as Gray rolled his eyes.
AN2: I will be honest and admit it didn't cross my mind as days in animes are usually pretty vague and its more about the year than specific days. (I had to look up the wiki to see the Harvest Festival date). Naruto is now 'officially' 19 (due to deaging coming to Earthland). He hasn't bothered to tell people in Fairy Tail as he doesn't think much of it to be honest.
AN3: If I was being too subtle Naruto is jealous but he doesn't know what jealousy is (since he doesn't know what romantic love is).
AN4: basically a callback to chapter 14 where she promised she would try to act like a couple with Naruto without being a couple (he thinks its to keep her imagine safe but in reality its cause Naruto doesn't know her true feelings) If she wanted to seduce him she probably could but she wants a relationship based on love and respect and not lust (or simply because she is good looking)
AN5: not verified in the canon as it just said Ivan was going to do something to hurt Fairy Tail.
AN6: His talk with Hagomoro (canon Naruto was not practically ignored being compared as a dunce compared to Kushina and Minato but he surpassed them by the end of the 4th Ninja War.
AN7: Gray is well aware of Lucy and Mira's feelings. He can admit they are attractive but he doesn't have feelings for them so he can see their feelings for Naruto. Its pretty obvious if you are not in denial or love blind.
