GOD OF SHINOBI
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Chapter 6: The Strongest of Mondsdat
The shinobi's fist descended like a meteor, the impact of his punch shattering the very ground beneath their feet. A colossal shockwave erupted, transforming the entire land into a barren wasteland. A swirling tempest of dust and debris filled the entire area, and amidst the chaos, Lupus Boreas was hurled through the air like a ragdoll.
The wind, unleashed by the punch, tore through the nearby trees, leaving a path of destruction in its wake. The sheer force of his punch was enough to carve a crater into the earth, revealing a raw, chaotic power that shook the foundations of the battlefield. As the wind blew harshly, forcing her to close her eyes and use her elemental power to protect herself from the shockwave, when it settled, the Goddess of Salt was staring in awe at the destructive power behind a single punch. Her awe turned to caution as she felt the ominous pressure from quite a distance away, bracing herself for the spectacle unfolding before her.
'So, this is Archon War…' she thought with a droplet of sweat trickling down her face.
The King of the North, Andrius, soared through the air. Naruto's punch, a relentless force of nature, pierced through Andrius's wind layered by ice elemental armor, shattering them without much effort and drawing forth a spray of blood. With an impact that reverberated through the mountains, Andrius collided with a nearby cliff, his form withering in pain, causing rocks to crumble, and a landslide cascaded, marking the aftermath of the collision.
The King of Wolves, fuelled by rage, took his time to regain his bearings. The elemental prowess within him surged to unimaginable levels, and with a deep inhalation, he unleashed it in a torrent of elemental energy. The energy gathered around his mouth, spiralling in control as the surrounding succumbed to the gale, then he redirected them towards both Naruto and Havria.
The goddess widened as she watches the technique sailing towards them, the destruction amplified as the ground trembled under its might, destroying everything in its paths leaving nothing behind but a trail of its destructive power. The pressure intensified as Naruto crouched down and thrust his hands to the ground
"Earth Release: Earth Wall."
The ground cracked, before the earth towering over the forest, protecting the two from the incoming sphere as an explosion ignited upon collision, the impact caused the entire vicinity to shatter in the sheer amount of destruction as the shockwave tore down the trees surrounding the three.
Steam billowed from Boreas's mouth as he set his eyes on his prey, eyes flickering in anticipation of the ensuing clash. Once he took a step forward, the blizzard intensified, becoming a tempest, as Boreas lunged into action. His senses heightened, and steps silenced by the blanket of snow, moving through the dense forest with an agility beyond comprehension. The wind itself became his ally, creating a tunnel-like vision that granted him an unparalleled advantage.
Unbeknownst to Boreas, Naruto could sense his approach. The shinobi remained unmoved, watching the wolf's movements with an unwavering gaze. Naruto waited until the final moment before taking a step back, preparing for the impending clash. Boreas, in a whirlwind of elemental fury, swept his claw towards Naruto's head. Time seemed to slow between the combatants as the claw struck the ground, shattering it alongside a gale that rushed over them. A crater, deep and ominous, swallowed the two adversaries while Havria, a witness to this divine conflict, stood on the edge of her seat.
The battle of the Gods unfolded, making the Goddess of Salt's heart skip a beat. She could feel a mix of worry and fear, the intensity of the Archon War unveiling itself before her eyes.
"Naruto...!" Her voice echoed, carried away by the relentless blizzard that now enveloped the battleground, as she could only watch, unable to do anything but observe the battle. If she stepped in, could she help him? Or would her presence become an obstacle for him to unleash all his potential? Her fist curled into frustration, realizing that all she was is nothing but deadweight.
Below her, on the battlefield, Naruto, seemingly unscathed, smirked as Boreas snarled in rage. Wind collided with a brick of elemental energy, a formidable barrier that Boreas struggled to penetrate as he continued in his rampage in his attack. The King of Wolves growled, howling in rage as his power surged even further, unleashing them to his full potential as the North of Mondstadt succumbed to his wrath.
The sky darkened, swallowing the north of Mondstadt in darkness, as the chill wind swept across the land, blanketed in snow, swirling together in tandem, forming tornadoes with lightning crackling in the air. Strikes of lightning ignited the nearby trees as flames began to tear down the forest before rain began to pour down, turning into icicles as it harshly poured upon the three.
Havria, perceptive to the changing elements, covered her distance, using her power to shield herself from the plummeting temperature. She kept a vigilant watch for Naruto and braced herself in case another god intervened in the battle.
Boreas relentlessly slashed at Naruto's ethereal barrier, each strike tearing through the landscape around them. The crater deepened, evolving into a chasm that eventually buried them beneath the earth. Then, with a primal howl, Boreas unleashed a shockwave, wind energy gathering around his mouth before unleashing the sphere of wind at full power. Naruto, feeling the pressure, smirked. In a heartbeat, he gathered a whirling ball of energy in his right palm. "Well, this won't do," the shinobi bemused, startling Andrius, and saw the young god slam the energy towards the gathered wind around his mouth.
"Rasengan."
Their attacks collided with each other, as the ground beneath their feet buckled, consuming the two in a brilliant blue light, engulfing the entire vicinity before exploding with a thunderous bang that destroyed everything in its path. As the dust and steam cleared, Boreas's eyes glowed in the darkness, and the King of the North growled. "You…"
"C'mon, is that all?" Naruto taunted the King of Wolves, feeling the tick marks forming on the back of his head. Andrius roared in anger, and with a swift motion, cleared the surroundings from the lingering dust and steam. The cleared space revealed a widened and deepened crater, leaving nothing but a desolate wasteland surrounded by a dense forest blanketed in snow. Naruto took a step forward, startling Boreas, who instinctively jumped back.
"What's wrong? Don't tell me you're done?" Naruto mocked the King of Wolves with a smirk, ravelling in the thrill of facing a formidable opponent.
"I refuse to lose to the likes of you!" Andrius snarled in rage, lunging into action once again, refusing to bow to this young God!
Naruto heaved a sigh, preparing for the incoming barrages of attacks, dodging each claw with ease as the wind rushed past him, destroying everything behind him. Andrius roared, and a meteorite made of ice sailed towards him, hitting the ground where he stood as it shattered the earth below his feet, covering the two in a dust of snow, blocking his sight slightly.
Once the dust cleared, a man with long, azure-blue hair stood across him, his demonic pupil-like eyes glaring at his very core as the figure cackled.
"Shall we begin round two?"
Naruto grinned at the King of Wolves, expecting more from Andrius as the two engaged once again in close combat. Their fists collided with each other, sending a shockwave in every direction, clearing the blanket of snow.
The shinobi could feel Andrius's power skyrocket as the King of the North unleashed a barrage of attacks. Left, right, ducked, jumped—Naruto made sure to avoid each punch, following the movements as if they were dancing through the battlefield with elemental power in the mix. A torrent of wind mixed with ice flew towards his direction, moving at an astounding speed.
Had it not been for the fact that he was Naruto Uzumaki, he would have lost the battle. No wonder Mondstadt had been split; Havria had told him how there were two Gods governing over the land, Decarabian and Lupus Boreas, the King of Wolves.
Naruto curled his hand, to which Andrius followed in tandem, and sailed their fists at each other. Unlike before, this time Naruto ducked, and with a swift motion, he jabbed below the chin, startling Andrius as the latter dodged it. But an ethereal fist appeared, hitting straight away, eyes rolling upward as the King of Wolves could feel himself almost losing his consciousness before flying into the air once again. The shinobi then rushed and leaped to the sky as he kicked Andrius hard enough to send him flying a thousand meters away.
The King of the North winced in pain, his body hitting the ground hard, forming a large crater around him, before he vomited blood, his vision distorting as he felt himself losing his balance and falling to the ground, lying on his back. His eyes gazed at the heavens, filled with disbelief, unable to comprehend the fact that he couldn't even scratch the surface of a god he considered young! \
Lupus Boreas gritted his teeth, frustration gnawing at him from within, shrouding his head from rational thought as he growled in rage.
"Even Decarabian failed in his conquest to conquer Monsdadt yet these kits…dare overthrown me off my throne!?"
Naruto quirked an eyebrow, feeling the negative energy rotting the King of the North, the latter was frustrated, that he can understand but to hate him to this extend?!
'Hmm…?' the shinobi noticed something off from the distance, feeling a familiar sense of darkness that shrouding around the King of Wolves, instead of interfering it the blonde merely watch from the distance, observing for now since he too was curious of it.
Andrius could feel something shrouding him, snaring his feet, chaining him down as his vision was filled with darkness; the black miasma swirling around him as a voice echoed in his head, tainting him with its darkness.
"Take it…use it well, use my power, and defeat him, LUPUS BOREAS!"
A sudden surge of energy filled his system, open wounds healed, and strength recovered; with his eyes turned crimson and mind clouded with hatred and rage, The King of Wolves lunged forward, ignoring the look of surprise from Naruto as it launches a barrage of attack.
Naruto blocked it, parried, and even retaliate, despite that the King of Wolves ignored the pain and continued with his rampage, swirling wind gathered in his hand to which Naruto followed.
"Rasengan." The shinobi responded, as their attack collided with each other, clearing the clouds around them, consuming the two with it, a loud explosion resounded sending Andrius falling to the ground whilst the shinobi hummed in thought.
'That darkness…it feels familiar.' He thought as he hovered down after the King of Wolves.
The King of Wolves clenched his teeth, as he stood back on his feet, eyes flickering from Naruto before settling at the Goddess of Salt. Then with an alarming pace, he leaped towards his next target.
Realizing where he was going, the shinobi eyes widened.
"Havria!"
The Goddess of Salt tensed, feeling the danger approaching as she cascaded down from the tree, her heels turning as she run to the opposite direction of Naruto, fleeing from the danger that chased after her.
Her vision filled with white as she hastens her pace whilst keeping her mind running with options, she dodged the incoming punch as it tore down the tree behind her, her eyes widened when she saw the glare she received as she ducked down another barrage of punches.
The Goddess of Salt jumped back, avoiding the barrage or punches, her eyes flickering right to left as she followed after each movement, she then deliberately took a step back across the ground as she dodged each of the punches by inches away.
"Why you!?" Andrius snarled as he motioned his hand to the air.
Havria noticed something was off, especially the movement from the ground beneath her feet, realizing what was going on she unleashed a shockwave of flame that melts the snow below her feet before jumping away as she dodged the lances of ice that was raining down upon her.
Havria hurled away, as the two falls into a game of chase; moving across the Northern Mondsadt, skidding across the snow-covered land, the Goddess of Salt used her power to control the snow around her, projecting missiles of ice as she fired at Andrius.
The bitter cold air around them heightened the intensity of their confrontation. The Goddess of Salt, known for her cunning tactics, decided to use and not be useless to Naruto.
As Andrius surged forward, Havria manipulated the snow beneath her, causing it to swirl and rise like a sudden blizzard. The snowflakes formed into razor-sharp projectiles that she directed towards Andrius. With precise control, she guided each icy missile, aiming to catch him off guard. Andrius, however, displayed incredible agility, effortlessly evading the incoming attacks with calculated movements.
Not one to be discouraged, Havria altered her strategy. She used her divine powers to create illusions in the snowy landscape, mirroring herself and multiplying her presence. The illusions moved in erratic patterns, making it nearly impossible for Andrius to discern her true location. As he struggled to anticipate her movements, Havria seized the opportunity to strike from unexpected angles.
"Ggggrrraaaahhhh! You little fuck! Where the hell are you hiding?" Andrius shouted at Havira, angered and frustrated that he could not find the goddess due to the salt interfering with his smell. Havria used her salt manipulation to interfere with Andrius sense of smell, hiding her tracks from him.
The attack was futile as Andrius merely controlled the wind to halt it from hitting him whilst continue with his pace.
The Goddess of salt then jumped to the tree as she moved her right hand and brought it to her chest, as the ground shifted, moving according to her will and an avalanche occurred, burying the startled Andrius.
"What?!" Andrius said before being buried into rumbles of piles of snow underneath.
'That should stop his rampage.' She thought in her thought, as she looked down and scanned the battleground below her, eyes looking for her enemy to which the later didn't show up.
With a sigh of relief, she turned her back around, and was surprised to hear a whisper right on her left.
"Got you."
"!"
A hand swept across her face, grabbing her neck tightly as it shoved her down from the branch, sending her to the ground hard, the impact of her fall cleared the snow around her as she gritted her teeth and hold her shoulder, feeling the pain as blood trickling down from the open wound, tainting the blanket of snow in gold.
Andrius then lunged down followed by meteors of ices that pouring down upon her relentless.
She did a backflip to avoid them but lost her balance when she slipped across the snow, falling and hitting her back, groaning in embarrassment before creating an ethereal shield made of ice that blocked Andrius attack.
The King of Wolves snarled as he struggled to penetrated through until he roared, and a ball of wind elemental energy fired at her from point blank.
The attack penetrated through the shield as it torn it down without much problems sending Havria flying away as she hit the tree behind her.
She didn't have much time to rest as she moved swiftly, using the tree as a cover to which Andrius struck hard, tearing it down and Havria used the chance to retaliate. Havria took a deep breath, and curled both hands to a fist, her elemental energy dancing around her, before igniting, engulfing her palms in burning flame, she took her fighting stance, with her legs stretch and her knees were bent strengthening her to the Earth and without a second thought she lunged forward with precision, moving across the ground delicately.
A jab, once, twice and thrice hit Andrius, striking the King of Wolves with precision and strength behind it, each attack forcing Andrius to take a step back, trying to dodge them but failing and before long Havria struck him hard in the chest, burning a portion of his torn dress before sending him flying a couple meters away.
'Compared to Naruto…he's far slower!' the Goddess thought with sheer confident, perhaps it was due to the fact Andrius has been exhausted from the battle he had with the shinobi, nonetheless, this is her chance to test it out!
The color of crimson filled his vision and the flame flare brightly as ever, her hand retracted as a ethereal arrow made of fire were summoned from her hands, she didn't know how much power she put in it however she unleashed the attack without a second thought, the flames burned eternally bright, blinding the vision of Andrius as it hit him right at point blank, the ground reverberate from the impact as it send Andrius sailing alongside the arrow.
A streak of red filled the entire forest, before the flame ignited and consumed Lupus Boreas in his humanoid form, as the attack left scion of flames behind, burning through the snow, melting them until it diminished as she took a deep breath and sighed in relief, a smile appeared on her face, satisfied with herself and the fact she managed to grow stronger.
But despite that, her intuition was telling her otherwise.
'Something's off…?' she thought, before narrowing her eyes at Andrius, he was nowhere to be seen.
Her eyes then widened as she dodged the claw that would've severed her head from her body, her eyes stare in disbelief, despite covered in burn marks Andrius refused to go down, his other hand reached to her as it pulled her down to the ground, this time holding her in place whilst a lance of ice appeared above them as she clenched her lips and struggled in vain to let go off his grasps.
"Die."
Her eyes widened as she watches the lance sailing down, time seems to slow down as she could only watch the incoming attack, however the space around them cracked, before reality churned, separating the two as she found herself in Naruto's arms and Andirus kicked away.
"You did well."
Havria closed her eyes, she feels relieved but at the same time loathing herself at her own stupidity.
What was she thinking? A simple attack like that wouldn't be able to take Lupus Boreas down; she shouldn't have lowered her guard and underestimated her opponent better. She should've been better than that…and yet she failed him.
"Watch Havria, let this be another lesson."
Havria glance at the shinobi before staring at another Naruto hovering a thousand meters away.
The King of Wolves gasped for air, blood trickling down his physical body, his hands and legs trembling in demise, as it struggled to remain conscious, yet this new power rotting him from within is what keeping him awake.
"No more…"
"How disappointing." The voice spoke back, its voice laced with disgust, its thoughts lingered behind as its power left his side. "I would expect a better host…but it seems, that person is the only candidate I have left. Until next time, Naruto.
The King of Wolves fall to the ground, his form rotting as the darkness spreads around his body, eating him slowly, little by little to his death.
Lupus Boreas heaved a sigh, as he lied down on his back, eyes gazing at the shinobi from his current position, all he could feel was pain and humiliation.
"That voice was right, how pathetic…"
The shinobi sighed, relief that the presence has left Andrius, however the damage that has consumed the King of wolves has left almost nothing for him to recover, was it eating his elemental network...? whatever the case was, he should be able to take care of this and undo the damage that has long tainted Mondsadt.
Before losing his consciousness, and embracing his death; Lupus Boreas could feel his heart accelerated, as he senses a raw energy gathered right above him, and Teyvat soon became a witness to the conclusion of Archon war in Mondstadt.
'I believe, that's the current Mondstadt." Naruto bemused, gazing over the sky and narrowed his gaze at the tall tower shrouded in torrent of wind. The shinobi then brought his palm to the air and set his gaze on Andrius. "Shall I test it out?" he thought to himself, he could see everything and sense everything, how the world perceived his existence and how they would treat him as an anomaly.
How he was being sealed brought more questions then answers, and if he wanted an audience with Istaroth herself then perhaps he shall unleash an attack that gathered the eyes of the Celestia.
Havria could feel the atmosphere thickened, the silence was becoming more unbearable as she watches the shinobi smirked.
Andrius could feel the heavens buckled under Naruto's power, as the King of the North was left frozen in his place, the heaven seemingly answering the shinobi's call as he could feel the shinobi elemental power pooling around him, like a tsunami the pressure swept across Teyvat, reaching to every land as Naruto grace them with his presence and the people of Mondstadt could feel his wrath.
The wrath of a God that answer the people desire of freedom.
"Yin release: Supernova."
The whole sky of Mondstadt was coated in white, engulfing the entire land as an imminent destruction occurred, reaching all across Mondstadt, as the shockwave travelled across the entire region, hitting the border of Liyue and Mondsadt, collided with the barrier in Vindagnyr, a tsunami that hit the coast of Inazuma, and the beam of light that was witnessed across Teyvat, whilst leaving behind a mark within Mondsadt; a chasm at the Northern of Mondasdt.
Naruto averted his gaze away from the healed Lupus Boreas towards the tower, watching as the torrent of wind was shattered, despite the destructive power his technique possesses, everything in the vicinity was restore to its original state minus the snow, even the temperatures are rising up, returning to normal, then he settled his gaze to Celestia as a gentle breeze greeted him.
"I wait for your invitation, Celestia."
Hovering across the sky, the Celestia bore witness to the clash of titans between Naruto and Boreas. It was a breathtaking battle, one that she admired the most, grinning at the challenge she received from the young God. Realizing he was the same one that dethroned her laws on Vindagnyr; the one that dared to challenge her philosophy and power!
Contemplating the unfolding events, the Heavenly Principle mused on the potential threat Naruto posed. Summoning her power, she gazed upon a queen chess piece, her eyes shifting from it to Naruto. "One that powerful shall be leashed under my control." She smirked as the Goddess clenched the Queen piece tightly. Despite her excitement at the power display she just witnessed, a part of her felt rather conflicted, and she hummed in thought.
A minute or two passed, and a frown marred her divine countenance. 'That God... for some reason, seems rather familiar.' She thought to herself, rummaging through her brain trying to find an answer. Yet, the more she implored, the deeper it became. The Heavenly Principle was then struck with a sudden headache, a haunting voice echoing in her mind.
Desperate to comprehend, she slammed her hand down to the table, shattering the glass as she narrowed her eyes and growled in frustration. What was it that she was trying to remember? The memory felt so distant, almost bleak, as if somebody was tampering with her memory. Her of all people?
"How amusing...!" the Heavenly Principle cackled, bemused at the fact someone has tampered with her memories and at the fact she couldn't have the answer she wanted. Her eyes then shifted towards the other end of the table, the vacant seat of Istaroth; one that had been vacant for quite a long time.
At the border between the regions of Mondstadt and Liyue, Rex Lapis observed the aftermath of the unfolding battle in silence, standing at a distance. The explosive clash reverberated from Mondstadt to Liyue, plunging the Land of Liyue into utter chaos. The tremors of the battle sent shockwaves across the region, prompting Guizhong to take charge. She guided panicked citizens to safety, prioritizing the protection of her people. Meanwhile, the Guili Assembly confronted the enemy, even though they realized the presence wasn't anywhere close in Liyue.
"What a powerhouse," Rex Lapis commented, folding his arms. He unleashed his power, ethereal dark gold elemental energy extending and coating the edges of Liyue. A shockwave of unimaginable force struck Liyue, threatening the very fabric of the land. The ground quivered beneath the intensity of the impact, fissures spreading like veins, and the air itself seemed to vibrate with the overwhelming power unleashed.
The shockwave surged through the landscape, causing trees to bow and rocks to shatter. The skies above Liyue darkened momentarily as if the very heavens were recoiling from the unleashed might. The citizens who had sought refuge felt the ground beneath them shake, a collective gasp escaping as they witnessed the destructive force at play.
However, amidst the chaos, the golden brilliance of Rex Lapis' divine veil emerged. It acted as a celestial shield, standing resolute against the calamity. The shockwave, though powerful, was met with an opposing force, creating a breathtaking clash between destructive energy and protective divinity.
A tall beautiful woman with long navy hair and a light blue undertone stepped forward, standing beside Rex Lapis. Her left hand rested on her waist; eyes fixated on the aftermath. She could feel the raw elemental energy being thrown everywhere. Her right hand adjusted her glasses as she closed her eyes and sighed, "It seems we have one to be wary of." The words hung heavy in the air as she made the obvious statement.
A roar of laughter filled the land as a voice thundered. "Bahahaha! What are you afraid of, Xianyun? This is Rex Lapis we're talking about! Nothing can stop him! Not even I, the great Azdaha! I am thrilled to fight such a calamity!"
Xianyun heaved another sigh, glancing at Streetward Rambler. She could see the admiration in her fellow Adeptus' eyes. "It's over. The Archon War in Mondstadt has been concluded. To think there is someone that powerful nearby, one that is close to us."
Mountain Shaper and Moon Carver exchanged concerned glances, voicing their opinions on the event transpiring across them.
"Would it be possible for such a foe to become an ally to us?"
"We must befriend them at all costs! We cannot lose any more people! The humans, adepti, even the Yakshas are already exhausted from this war!" Moon Carver reprimanded the rest of them, striking a chord with Azdaha the most.
"You're right." A feminine voice made her presence known as everyone turned their attention towards her. The sound of her bell chimed in the air as she offered a solution with a smile on her face. "A contract between him and I should suffice. I believe peace is the better option, don't you think, Morax?"
In a moment of profound consideration, Rex Lapis tilted his head to gaze upon Guizhong. After a silent contemplation, he cast his gaze towards the tumultuous direction of Mondstadt. Finally, he spoke, his voice resonating like the echoes of mountains.
"It is not one voice only, but the entirety of Liyue that is within our protection. If befriending them is the best course of action, then we shall comply. Yes, if they are the people of knowledge, we shall be bound by the contracts."
Guizhong beamed a smile and nodded in acknowledgment. "I informed Marchisios and the rest to take countermeasures. If the opportunity arises and a battle is unavoidable, then Liyue must be preserved at all costs."
Whoever this God is, her intuition told her they were bound to cross paths at a certain point, though she hoped it would be a peaceful confrontation, one without bloodshed. She couldn't help but think about her fellow God Havria.
"Had we banded together, would she still be here… with us?"
It was a question of probability that she already had the answer.
In the realm of Sumeru, King Deshret hummed in thought, his eyes locked on the scroll, engrossed by the knowledge within it, completely oblivious to his surroundings while Malikata persisted in disturbing him. Her eyes flickered between Deshret and the special unknown guest sitting beside her.
Deshret, adorned in the regal attire of Sumeru. A leopard-skin cloak gracefully draped over his shoulders and cascaded down his back, intricately embroidered linen garments adorned his form, revealing a harmonious blend of colors that signified his elevated status. The linen ensemble, predominantly white, bore exquisite detailing with golden thread, creating patterns that spoke of both luxury and divine favor. His attire featured a ceremonial necklace, resplendent with the brilliance of precious gemstones and gold. The necklace gracefully adorned his neck, his abdominal region, exposed with intentional elegance, showcased a finely crafted belt embellished with gold motifs and hieroglyphs. Each arm was adorned with a multitude of gold bracelets. Wrist covers, crafted from the finest linen and adorned with golden accents, enveloped both arms.
The unknown guest was a beautiful woman with a commanding presence. Her flowing green hair cascades down in loose waves, framing her face with a touch of fierceness. Her serpent pupil eyes, a vivid shade of green, exude with arrogance and strength. Her facial features are sharp and well-defined, giving her an air of confidence and seriousness with a pair of black dragon horns on top of her head. She wears a sleeveless tight black dress, detailed with green and gold. On her left arm she has a loose semitransparent sleeve and a black glove, while on her right arm she has a long black glove with three green claws, they are located on her thumb, index and middle finger.
The goddess of flowers fiddled with her hands nervously, feeling anxious and uncertain about what to do regarding the current situation. The goddess, Malikata, adorned in the resplendent attire similar to Deshret, emanated an air of timeless grace and regality. Draped in a flowing linen gown, the fabric delicately embraced her form, with a color palette reminiscent of the fertile land of Sumeru—subtle shades of azure and earthy greens intertwining to create a captivating ensemble. Her head was crowned with a diaphanous linen headdress. The headdress featured carefully arranged pleats and intricate folds, forming an elegant silhouette.
Malikata's wrists and arms bore the weight of finely crafted golden bracelets, each piece a testament to her wealth and influence. Rings adorned her fingers, embellished with precious stones of opulence. A girdle of gold, meticulously crafted, encircled her waist, drawing attention to the curvature of her hips. Barefoot, Malikata's feet were adorned with sandals crafted from the finest leather and adorned with gold leaf.
Without Rukkhadevata here, she planned to remain silent. However, she returned to reality when she felt the ground beneath her feet reverberate, and a spectacular radiance of light engulfed the other side of Teyvat. Her eyes widened in shock as the attack sent a shockwave that blasted past them. Malikata covered her gaze from the plume of dust flying everywhere, whereas Deshret grunted, startled at the fact he hadn't sensed that at all.
Then, with an alarming pace, the sky darkened as the whole of Sumeru was engulfed in darkness, causing Deshret to stand on his feet, eyes narrowing at the ominous sky.
"That was... chakra?" Deshret questioned the unprecedented occurrence, realizing the difference between his own prowess and chakra. His eyes gazed at the heavens in astonishment, to which a feminine voice scoffed. The voice was then laced with arrogance and annoyance as the woman took the vacant throne of Rukkhadevata, an unknown figure that possessed beauty and knowledge beyond their time stated.
"I am one that is patient. However, where is the so-called Goddess of wisdom?"
"She will be here, and I believe we did agree to gather in this meeting, and I believe you promised us with answers if the opportunity arises for us to ask you questions."
"Hmph, I refuse to be bound to the rule unless Greater Lord Rukkhadevata is here; she is the Goddess of Wisdom after all. However, her tardiness worried me the most."
"I am here," Rukkhadevata announced her presence as she created her own seat and joined the rest of the meeting. "It still baffles me, for a sovereign to grace us with her presence and come to negotiate. Do you not despise us – Gods, Ancient Dragon of Dendro Apep...?"
The room fell into an uneasy silence as Apep narrowed her eyes, her power thundering, which startled Rukkhadevata. Before she could retaliate with her own power, Deshret stepped in her place and brought forth his own power, colliding with Apep's elemental energy as the tension became palpable.
"Now-now, don't fight you two," Malikata giggled, trying to ease the tension, to which the Goddess of Flower received a death glare from Apep. Malikata eeped in fear and cowered behind Rukkhadevata as the latter heaved a sigh.
"Malikata is right; this is not the time to let our egos clash. I believe we must now cast our differences aside, since you and Irminsul desire the same thing: the God named Naruto. I pried for answers; however, I received nothing. Now tell me, Sovereign, if he is the progenitor of Teyvat... how does Irminsul have no records of him?"
Apep leaned back on her seat, her voice laced with amusement as she spoke.
"One so young… Oh, how foolish. The world has never known him, to implore on his origin and the true world itself; might be considered as forbidden knowledge, a law that has been passed down by Celestia themselves. To which I may ask, do you wish to bear the curse of the past for the knowledge of the present?"
Greater Lord Rukkhadevata's lips curled into a frown, her eyes closing as she thought it over.
"It is a mere speculation without historical origin… I do not believe this is worth the gamble."
Apep snorted, and Rukkhadevata narrowed her gaze. King Deshret cleared his throat, garnering the attention of Rukkhadevata; the latter stared at him as the Lord of Deserts threw her the unravel scroll, which she caught with ease. Reading the content left her with more doubts and confusion.
"If, according to this scroll, it is real, then this being could very well be someone that is far older than Teyvat itself, an anomaly to which we cannot find the answer unless we listen to her, the one that is created from his own bones."
Apep…?
Rukkhadevata glanced at the Sovereign, still hesitant to know the truth. If knowing the truth brought more harm than good, then what is the point in that? She cannot make a hasty decision, and she needs her fellow god mates to understand this.
"And… what do you wish to gain from this alliance?"
"To retake my throne and dethrone the law and order of the Heavenly Principle."
King Deshret leaned forward in interest, whereas Rukkhadevata widened in surprise, and the Goddess of Flower closed her eyes, feeling the tension rising once more.
"Your offer... we will need time to reconsider them-" said the Goddess of Wisdom to which King Deshret interrupted.
"What are you saying Greater Lord! To gain the support of a Sovereign and the knowledge beyond our time, I believe this is the best course of action, to overthrow the heavenly principle, the one that has brought more destruction than goods to the people of Teyvat…!"
"That's right, and in return… I want you to build an Empire for his majesty, Lord Naruto!"
Rukkhadevata closed her eyes and stood up from her seat, anger surged as she provided an answer without a second thought.
"People will die; it is not merely us Gods, but our action may plunge the world itself into the darkness. To stand against the Heavenly Principle itself is absurd and foolish… I cannot join you in your conquest, I believe that's my answer. I rest my case, goodbye."
Rukkhadevata turned her heels and walked away, ignoring the shouts from Malikata, while Deshret remained silent, contemplating his decision for a while. Before he leaned back on his seat and hardened his steel.
"I shall comply with your order, Apep. This is for the future of my people and the prosperity of Teyvat."
Her white hair harshly swaying in the air, her brilliant gold pair of eyes observed the land beyond Inazuma as she stood on top of a cliff and opened her fan; in that moment, her golden eyes glow radiantly as the tsunami loomed in the distance was subsided by her power, the colossal waves, menacing and fierce succumbed to her influence, using her power to took hold of the sea, manipulating the currents of the sea, guiding the tumultuous water into a dance of submission, as she closed her fans, her glowing gold eyes turned back to normal, satisfied by her work as she watch the ripples that gracefully flooded the coastal region of Inazuma instead of crashing violently upon the shore.
"Oh my, oh my… that was a close one, don't you think so, Lady Makoto?"
Makoto heaved a sigh, her long dark violet hair gently swaying in the air alongside the light purple flower-motif kimono she wore. As she turned her back on her fellow companion, she took a couple of steps forward before smiling.
"Yes, thank you, Saiguu."
"Fufu, such a fine mate, don't you think?"
Makoto chuckled at the teasing and replied quickly. "I despise a god with such a hobby, you know me, Saiguu."
"Maybe?" the Kitsune giggled for a moment before smirking. "Then, such a God is suited for Lady Ei, right?"
Makoto closed her eyes before departing, leaving a pouted Kitsune behind as the Vixen gazed towards Mondstadt. She could feel the energy even this far—a powerful attack shrouded the entire region of Mondstadt in a white sphere.
"Or should I claim him for myself?" She couldn't help but giggle, enjoying her own fantasy before leaving the coast, following after the silent Makoto.
"Ei… she's too kind and naive. But if the opportunity arises, then I hope it can be a lesson for herself… that she is not invincible, and there are more powerful opponents out there." Makoto thought before her expression turned to worried.
There's no way, right?
She heaved a sigh once again to which Saiguu pouted.
"Of course, we can share him too!"
All she received was a bonk on the head, as they made their way back home.
The dragons have been relentless ever since she remembered, roaming in the vast sky above the land of Natlan, their presence has brought tranquillity to some people, if not also fear and determination to challenge over the greatest being of Teyvat.
The city's architecture, the rich colorful facades adorned with intricate murals and lively street art. Cobblestone streets winded through the heart of the city, lined with bustling marketplaces where traders offered a variety of goods, from exotic spices to vibrant textiles.
The central plaza, a bustling nexus of activity, was adorned with vibrant flowers and ornate fountains. A grand cathedral, the colonial architecture, dominated the skyline, its intricate spires reaching towards the heavens. Pilgrims from all corners of Natlan gathered at this sacred site to pay homage to the Lady of Fire, the revered deity who held both the power of warmth and the flames of determination.
Colourful fabrics, intricate beadwork, and bold patterns adorned their attire, creating a kaleidoscope of beautiful styles.
The air was filled with the melodies of street musicians playing traditional instruments, creating a symphony that echoed through the lively streets. The sound of the crowds cheering and jeering garnered her attention as she averted her gaze back to the battle between warriors. Bored as she was observing the battleground below in the arena. A small dispute spar battle with their goddess as their witness, watching two opponents slamming their weapons at each other as the crowd around them cheered. A moment of exhilaration crossed her face as she watched the battle with admiration before becoming one of boredom as she heaved a sigh.
'How boring…' the Lady of Fire thought with lament at their lacked strength and determination.
Her crimson long hair harshly sways in the air as she could feel a gale swept across Teyvat, startling everyone in presence even the Dragons became worried as she watches one of them descended down, then without warning a blinding white light overtook the sky of crimson as the sound of rumbling reverberate across the ground, the earth then began to trembled as the ground cracked, splitting across the North before lava sprouting out from beneath the ground, turning their sparring ground into a river of fire.
She stood up from her throne, containing the lava as she used her elemental energy to quickly harden it, then she set her gaze at the sky with a trail of sweat trickled down her face.
"How enticing, if seems we have another winner to this boring war." She grinned with excitement and fear, wondering to herself who the other god was, would there ever be an opportunity for her to face them?
A tune of melody hummed through her lips, gazing at the glass window outside as the world painted in the colour of white, the land blanketed in snow as her silver eyes watch the humans moving through the cold winter in the city of Snezhnaya.
The war has ended; they had won the battle. It belongs to them, the victors within the Land of Snezhnaya. She was a participant, an ally to her fellow companions, be it her fellow Gods or people.
Thus, she usually spends her time musing to herself.
It was a change of pace she did not mind.
"Such an interesting creature…" She whispered softly, always fascinated by the creation that of the Celestia has created, their origin was still unknown nor how and why were they created. She saw no reason to see them to exist but the Heavenly Principle has her own reason and she respected that.
They were often compassionate towards each other, some harboured hatred and greed, others jealousy, their lists of emotion were what attracted her but the most important emotion she wished to understand the most was love.
'I wonder what is love…?'
She didn't know, and she couldn't understand such emotion to an extend these humans can. She wished to implore more on it, but she is clueless on whom she could lean on and trust on.
The goddess smile as she closed her eyes and said to herself.
"Let my people feels peace within this blizzard." Her power radiated from her palm, as the dark ominous sky became cleared and the blizzard stopped pouring down upon the Land of Snezhnaya.
The land draped in the ethereal beauty of snow and ice, exuded an otherworldly charm that mirrored the whims of its enigmatic goddess. The city, a masterpiece stood as a testament to the fusion of mystical aesthetics and practical design.
The heart of Snezhnaya's urban landscape was adorned with structures reminiscent of architecture, featuring domed rooftops, intricate patterns, and vibrant colors that contrasted with the pristine white landscape. The buildings were constructed with a blend of elegance and resilience.
At the heart of the city, a grand citadel stood. The towering structure served as the focal point of governance and worship, where the goddess, a divine figure of grace and power, resided.
The sun was shining brightly that day, as she could feel everyone emotions united into one feeling of grateful.
The calmness in her face however turned to sour as she could feel the shockwave that hit the barrier, she has put over the city of Snezhnaya before the ground trembled under unknown reason.
Her eyes narrowed as she could feel the tension for a moment.
"That was…from Mondsadt…?" she thought for a moment, her expression turned grim as she feels worried.
It seems she doesn't have a moment of rest, if she wished to protect her people then she needs to do everything in her power to shelter them and protect them.
'I need to get stronger.'
AUTHOR NOTE:
I would like to apologize for the long delay; lots of things happened in the past few weeks. One of them is that my laptop is broken. I don't know how long it will take for me to purchase a new one or even fix it since it's really expensive, and I'm currently jobless. I'm thinking of creating a since writing fics is my passion. I've also created a site where you can donate if you wish to support me financially. I don't know how my readers will react to this, but if you wish to help, you can visit this link: www. Buymeacoffee yam117. I would be grateful if someone did donate. If this is too much for you or if you dislike this type of stuff, you can just ignore this message.
Regardless of that, how was the chapter? Was it good or bad? I tried to add certain elements to the battle between Naruto and Andrius, and, of course, Havria vs. Andrius. As you can see, she's a fast learner. The technique Yin release supernova is pretty much an idea that occurred to me. It's like a destructive technique that can heal, restore, and destroy; it's a technique that can also seal elemental energy. Does the technique make sense to you?
I also gave a few glimpses of other regions and how some of the Archon wars in those regions have been concluded. Oh, did the appearance of Apep surprise you? She despised both Gods and humans, but for Naruto's sake, she's willing to cast that aside. After all, 'her father' is far more important, right? I altered a few interactions and timelines within this Archon war, especially in Snezhnaya and Natlan. There's not much we know for now, so I used the base information to create a situation on how the other regions are doing. I need to get creative on the other regions! Hehehe.
If anyone wondered about the time; this is the Archon war; it took around 1000 years before the cataclysm occurred. And yes, Naruto will meet the travellers as well. I'm still debating whether I should follow canon and make Lumine the evil sibling or if it should be Aether. Both characters will have an important relationship with our fellow shinobi, so let me know what you think about it.
The appearance of Tsaritsa is like Bronya Silver Wing from Honkai Impact, as for Murata; she looks like Murata Himeko from Honkai Impact, and Apep has a mix of Mobius (Honkai Impact) and Chen from Arknights.
At the end of the day, I hope you guys enjoy reading this fic, and I hope to see more reviews from everyone!
Before I end the author note, let's focus on answering the reviews.
Pandeumewmar123: Honestly, aside from the ongoing problems I faced in real life, my first plan is to update God of Shinobi after Mentor's Lecagy reached chapters 5, hence it became a slow update. Feel free to check that out, it's a Naruto x Honkai Impact3rd crossover!
DovahBro: Rukkhadevata and Naruto shared a complicated past, one that transcends over time and space; this will be mention before the Khanneriah destruction and how the time skip occurred, let's just hope I won't overcook with my cooking XD. Let me know if there are some more questions or things that still bothered you! I'll try my best on answering them.
Rick12: Skirk huh, she's an enigma for sure, and I believe she's far stronger than Neuvilette himself? Who knows? Since some lores were dropped during that Archon quest, the gnosis, Skirk's master, Natlan a city of dragon, the rest goes on and on, I do wonder about myself though whether I could avoid disappointing my readers by making a lame lore connection lmao…nonetheless, glad to see you're enjoying reading this, hope to see from you more!
Pwucachu: Gotta agrees with that! The three of them has experienced some bad events, and the only that has successfully gotten through it is Furina, not Focalor, neither Rukkhadevata. Focalor was a archon that stayed true to herself till the very end, its sad to see her die just like that even though we knew main goal was to tricked the Heavenly Principle. Whereas Rukkhadevata fate is more similar, her kindness and wisdom saved the people of Sumeru, had she not stayed behind to protect them, then Sumeru would be gone due to the corruption from the forbidden knowledge, hence she did sacrificed herself and used the purest twig from Irminsul to create Nahida, even Nahida herself was mistreated and I dislike how everyone forget about that, if only Hoyoverse allowed them to remember, then…how disappointed would the people of Sumeru be since they failed to protect their God of Wisdom from themselves.
NatsuErzaDragneelSusanoo: I did finish the quest, it was awesome, one of the best perhaps! To answer your curiosity, Venti is there but not in his current form, I believe the end of this chapter answer your question.
Skele-Chad: No promises mate! But thank you for recommending them.
Surya25addanki: Woahh, glad you're enjoying this mate. And I gotta agree, Frieren is great! I enjoy the adventure it showed, its unique compared to other fantasy anime/manga. I hope I can keep the thrill going!
AetherialQ: Noted, I'll try to maintain the pace of the story, let me know if you still think its fast-pace after this chapter! Regardless to that, I still have some hope with Tingyun, I don't believe she's dead yet, but knowing how Hoyoverse is in the Honkai timeline, then i might have to give up in the hope for Tingyun's salvation, as for Jingliu, yeah, it was hollow, I was hoping more from Hoyoverse, but in the end we're left with more questions than answer.
Gilgamesh50: Cheers mate, thanks for pointing that out, I'll keep your review in mind, and try my best not to focus too much on Naruto's lecture, I think since this is Naruto we're talking here, he will be the type of teacher that showed how things are done and left Havria to fend for herself and harness her skills from the skills he put in display.
Zenchi a Zen'n no Kamii: Don't worry, one thing im glad to announce is that I don't think I'm moving out. Fortunately, fanfiction has resolved their problems with their site, and unfortunately it is my turn to experienced some problem aka my laptop broke lol.
Redlox2: Before the fall of Khanneriah, and Naruto is far older than Teyvat itself. I want to build a world where everything Teyvat, Celestia, and Abyss revolves around Naruto, and I hope I can brew a fine story for others to enjoy.
Dragonkeeper10: Tell me boi, what do you think of the battle after reading this chapter? Hehe, let know, if it doesn't satisfy you make sure to tell me what I did wrong so I can fix it as the story progressed.
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