God of Shinobi
DISCLAIMER:
I don't own GENSHIN IMPACT or NARUTO. ALL RIGHTS belong to HOYOVERSE and MASASHI KISHIMOTO
Beta: Old man of the mountain/Darklord331
The green lush of the open field as the wind brushes passed, bristling the leaves and bushes, stretching from one end to another, the moon were high above, its light illuminating the night sky, with the stars spreading across the black canvas of the evening sky. A golden light shimmering from the heavens, as it struck the Earth below, the sky was engulfed in a brilliant golden light and then slowly diminishing.
Havria could feel the cold breeze as she slowly opened her eyes. Her hands, which were warm, now feel cold and lonely. Her silver flickered from left to right before she turned her body around, searching for the one individual she had been with momentarily ago.
"Havria!" Barbatos called out, rushing to her side and hugged the silverette with his small hands. The Anemo Archon however felt confused and asked. "Were you not with Naruto momentarily ago? Where did he go? How come you're alone?"
"Even a small fraction of you still has this much power."
A sweat dreaded down from her cheeks.
The meeting with Istaroth was brief, as if witnessing the passage of time that changed without realization.
The Goddess of Salt stood frozen, no words coming out of her lips as she tried to maintain her calm.
Silence reigned between the two for but a moment before the wind rushed past them. Barbatos tilted his head in confusion and wonder, flying closer to his fellow god friend. Before he could reach her shoulder, the wind swept him as if he were a leaf. A tremendous amount of elemental energy swept across the region like a tsunami that struck the coast. Her power radiates with warmth as he hovers from a distance.
Havria closed her eyes, her mind was calm as the vast ocean, channeling power to look for him, tracing his remains across the region, tracking him back from Mondstadt, reaching all the way back to her nation; Vindagnyr. She could feel the energy he used – chakra – the energy was warm, even following its remnant she could feel them embracing around her, she used her own elemental energy, intertwining with his chakra, absorbing them to her own body, and traced all the remnants that spread across the lavish forest of Mondstadt and Vindagnyr.
Her teeth gritted in frustration, feeling her own power diminishing, yet she tried to maintain them, ignoring her limit and goes beyond it. He was the harmony itself, guiding as her light, teaching her the necessity to survive, he taught her to remain cautious and never underestimate her opponent, he helped her went passed her limit, unlocking new elements that being like her could use just one.
He helped her understand the essence of her power, making her use it as long as her creativity could do wonders. Her head was struck with pain, her body became cold, her hands and feet started to trembled, as everything became silence, she could feel the blood dripping out of her nose, trickling down passed her lips, tainting her robes, yet she persisted.
"Havria! You need to calm down!" Barbatos eyes widened, noticing the blood trickling down her face, his curiosity and wonders turned into worries as the anemo Archon rushed to her side, trying to aid her but her elemental energy blocked his path, forcing the God of Anemo to use his own, colliding with his own, yet Barbatos didn't yield.
"Quiet!" Havria grunted, ignoring Barbatos's plea to stop. She tapped further into her divine form, her hair glowing as if mirrored with the moonlight. She was radiantly bright, and everyone within the region could feel her power flooding all over the region.
Her action alerted Decarabian and Andrius, who appeared at her side within a matter of minutes, although they did end up in the same situation as Barbatos.
The Anemo Archon clenched his hands, conceding to Havria's order as he too searched for the missing Shinobi.
"What's going on?" Decarabian asked, glancing at Barbatos and his master, before averted his gaze at Andrius. The King of Wolves closed his eyes, understanding straight away as he saw the King Wolves jumped to the air, disappearing amongst the wind, his howling could be heard in the distance.
The master of the tower realized the dire of the situation, he too joined the search.
Havria tried to expanse her search, trying to go to the other regions but her feet buckled down due to her own fatigue, which brought her down to the ground, her vision distorting as she started coughing blood. The goddess could feel the pain struck her hard, her heartbeat was accelerating like a wrecking carriage as she clenched her lips; realizing she has hit her limit.
If according to Istaroth action – then something is brewing right underneath their nose.
"Unfortunately for you, I can see everything."
The Goddess clenched her lips.
You liar.
He considered himself as an omniscient but today she learned there are things he hadn't known.
It all connected to his past relationship with the Goddess of time; perhaps way longer than that.
How close exactly is Istaroth to Naruto?
Havria bit her lips.
What choice does she have now?
"He's not here…" the Goddess of Salt muttered, gasping for air to breath as she was swept by frustration and worried. "He's gone!"
"Calm down, Havria." Barbatos called out, sensing the turmoil rising within her as he tried to reason with her, and despite her frustration, Havria listened to Barbatos, recalling the very words that Istaroth had imparted to her about the path that lay ahead for the two of them.
Don't ever give in to despair.
Was this part of Istaroth's plan?
Or did Asmoday – the Sustainer of the Heavenly Principles, purposely commit such an act to separate them from each other?
Whatever the case was, she didn't like it.
Her thoughts were interrupted as a surge of gale returned, the wind exploded right across them as the breeze grazed passed them and Andrius growled, eyes glaring at the sky, to be exact on Celestia. "I can't find him, he's not anywhere in Mondstadt. What exactly happened up there?!"
Havria clenched her lips and glanced at Decarabian. The latter appeared in a gentle breeze as he looked at her with respect.
"Gather Gehard Lawrence, it's time for us to return to Vindagnyr." Havria declared.
The anemo Archon watched as Decarabian nodded at Havira's order before leaving alongside Andrius. She then looked at Barbatos and apologized.
"Sorry…Barbatos, I don't think I could extend my stay in Mondstadt."
Barbatos shook his head, understanding the order completely. Their plan after either of them was bestowed the title of an Archon was to look for a suitable place to establish a nation. Despite being much earlier than he anticipated, right now is the time for such a mission to commence since the one being that connected them together is gone.
They wasted no time as Havria gathered her belongings at the wooden house, then once the sun began to rise, she departed from her temporary home, walking to the group of knights at the center of the camp, Charlotte Gunnilhildr was standing beside Gehard Lawrence, the two were wearing their knightly attires, a map being put to a display as the mission were being informed to the rest of the troops, the knights led by Charlotte will split with the Lawrence clan head.
Charlotte will head straight to Vindagnyr alongside the Goddess Havria and Lord Andrius.
Whereas Lord Decarabian stayed with the Lawrence clan, guiding them to establish a new Mondstadt. After all, he was the ruler of the old Mondstadt, meaning the reconnaissance mission was the perfect job for the Lord of Storm.
Albeit to her command, the knights erupted in disdain of debates. However, Gehard calmed them down, promising a grander reward, whereas Decarabian remained silent. Despite turning a new leaf, he understood their disdain and didn't blame the mortals for their hatred towards him.
Havria could feel someone gazing at her as she glanced in that direction to see Amos watching from a distance.
"Have a safe trip…everyone." Amos said with a smile, gazing at Gehard and Charlotte, then her gaze settled on Havria; the Goddess of Salt had thought about this for a while, and she felt like Vindagnyr is still lacking in certain aspects, to be exact – they don't have a master of craftmanship, the only person that do is currently missing.
Lord Immanulkr is still out there commencing a reconnaissance as mentioned by Jane after the terraformed of Vindagnyr
"Come with us Amos."
"…?"
"Vindagnyr needs your craftmanship."
It was more like her begging for Amos to come with them since Havria realize she cannot let go of this opportunity, Amos craftmanship has injured a God – Decarabian was the proved that she can craft a god slayer weapon, her people need this in case a day where chaos ever plundering the land – they – the people of Vindagnyr could defend themselves from such danger.
Since they did suffer under the wrath of the Celestia before.
"You won't be complaining, right Barbatos?"
The wind spirit smiled and nodded his head.
"Nu-uh, I can understand your thirst for good talent. However, let's make a deal, Havria." Barbatos glanced at Amos and then back to his people before his eyes rested on Venti. His bard friend tilted his head in curiosity since he could feel Barbatos's gaze lingering on him the longest. "If a calamity ever comes…I hope Vindagnyr will come to our aid. I hope our treaty will last beyond time itself."
Was it premonition?
Despite a day has passed since him missing, she couldn't help but has these kinds of thoughts in her head. She was worried for such day to come, where she couldn't even use her power to protect her own people.
Whatever the case, everything now rested on Amos's hands since she cannot force others to join her side.
Amos clenched her lips, her gaze averted down to her feet. As if the sound ticking clock could be heard in the background, the blacksmith of Mondstadt took her time to ponder for an answer. Havria was a great Goddess, kind and benevolence, the same applied for Naruto too. But she has known Mondstadt the longest, she grows here, Mondstadt was her home and she has lived and survive under the tyrant rule.
She felt going to Vindagnyr won't do any good to her especially if Decarabian is there, overseeing the nation as a guardian and a follower of the Goddess of Salt Havria.
However, she was also indebted to the God Naruto for healing her.
Havria understood as she clasped her hands.
It seems Amos has made up her mind.
And there's no use in forcing her to come with them.
But, it's such a pity to lose someone as promising as Amos.
"Let's head out to Vindagnyr." Havria exclaimed; her voice brought everyone replied as a thunderous respond could be heard all across the settlements. The civilians that have been watching in the background cheers, their hands holding the banner of the three clan heads, the knights could hear their aspirations are all pouring towards this moment, then the knights jumped to their horses, as Havria took the lead, sitting on top of Andrius with Decarabian hovering beside her.
"Wait Lady Havria!" Amos shouted, pursing her lips to a smile as she stopped their marched momentarily. "Let me gather my belongings before joining you to Vindagnyr your majesty!"
An unexpected answer, even Decarabian was startled by her joining them.
But he wouldn't be complaining since he knows the true capability of the Blacksmith woman – Amos.
And Havria had a smile crossed on her face.
Chapter 10:
Thunderclap
Ei chased the dragon. Purple-colored lightning flashed, followed by its roar of fury. The dragon was moving at the speed of light. Ei tried to close the gap with the being, but her attempt was futile, as she couldn't even close the distance.
A streak of gold followed by purple hot in the trail could be seen moving across the street of Inazuma, the lightning cackling around them caused the ground to shattered as they moved at a speed beyond mortal gaze could perceive.
The shadow of the Shogunate bit her lips, the lightning around her crackled, growing in size as she moved her polearm, then she swung her arm and thrust the weapon at the lilac-haired woman. Her attack sends the polearm sailing, a shockwave erupted from it as she aimed at the dragon's head. The dragon-lady saw the polearm sailing towards her, as she skidded across the pavement, and caught the weapon sailing at her at light speed.
The ground beneath her feet shattered as the weapon were caught in her palm, her body were covered in dust and debris, followed by the shockwave.
Ei narrowed her eyes, closing the gap between them within seconds as the dust cleared and a crackle of lightning erupted, her spear collided with the sovereign hand encased by scales, the friction created a spark as the two engaged into a close combat.
Lightning crackled in between them as their attack collided with each other, they dodged, parried, countered each other attack, her piercing violet eyes shifted from right to left, all within seconds as Ei held on her ground. Her martial prowess however was bested within a minute as thread of lightning rushed towards her, spreading into a net that would have trapped her.
Ei redirected her spear to cut them clean before a knee strike her in the stomach, her eyes widened as she coughed in pain, her polearm spiraling in the air, before the space around her buckled as Ei tilted her head just in time as a lightning cut blitzed passed her, grazing her neck, drawing out blood. Then a roar of thunderous furry charged at her, forcing Ei to stepped back whilst her left hand covered her freshly opened wound.
"Impressive." The Sovereign praised, taking a hold of Ei's weapon as she stares at the electro goddess with a smirk.
There's one thing Ei realized from their exchanged of blows; their strength difference was like the Earth and Heaven itself.
"What's the matter? Afraid of getting yourself killed?" The sovereign taunted, cleaning the dust off her shoulders.
"How annoying." Ei remarked by gritting her teeth, feeling herself agitated by the taunt. The Sovereign took one step forward as the wind brushed passed them. Neither side said anything as their gaze locked on one another.
The rain was falling relentlessly upon them, but unlike Ei, the Sovereign wasn't drenched by it, in fact, it seems like a barrier of some sort was coating her from the rain.
Ei then let go of her hand as the wound on her neck completely healed, her eyes narrowed at the Sovereign, a purple ethereal sword materialize on her right hand and the moment lightning crackled above them, the two moved with a thunderous roared as golden lightning intertwined with purple, clashing into each other, moving across the street of Inazuma in a spectacle streak of light.
Metal met with elemental energy, colliding against each other as they clashed across the empty street of Inazuma, golden struck purple, each attack caused the ground to buckle, Ei breath was calm as she moved in tandem alongside her opponent, dancing through the streets, parrying each other attack with ease.
The Sovereign grin, swinging her arm effortlessly, striking the ethereal sword as spark of metal flying across their eyes. Ei held firm, her hands trembling before she summoned her own lightning as the attack exploded between them, dust and debris flying everywhere and Ei used that momentum to escape.
However, the Sovereign was right behind her, clashing against each other once more, this time her strength failed her. The ground buckled upon contact before it obliterated within seconds, golden lightning cackling across the ground, striking her as she was flung into the air. Ei eyes widened as she watched the Sovereign jumping to the air, and ended their dance with a foot slammed to her head.
A huge explosion could be seen miles away as the destruction of their battle swept away the houses. The sky roared in furry as lightning flashed everywhere, the thundering sound brought fear to everyone ears as they cowered underneath the Tenshukaku, and under the protection of Raiden Makoto was their only solace.
"Is that all? C'mon, I thought you're going to stop me."
Her feet trembled as she stood up from the rubbles, her eyes glaring at the Sovereign who was looking down on her. Ei clenched her right hand.
For the second time today, she was bested.
"Your goal…at least tell me your reason why you wanted to see my sister."
The wind brushed passed her as a smirk appeared on the Sovereign face.
"At least you aren't dumb to continue this battle…" The Sovereign remarked, humming a tune of amusement, enjoying their clash as much as she despises the Gods. Her eyes stare at the Heavens, and she could see the Celestia hovering in the distance. "I know you're watching this Heavenly Principles…" she grinned, lifting her hand to the air.
Ei narrowed her gaze, noticing the elemental energy concentrating around the Sovereign hand, before the sky buckled under her command.
The change of air alerted her, and Ei growled.
"What are you doing!?"
The Sovereign ignored her, uncaring about the question any longer.
What exactly was her purpose?
To greet her father return…?
Or was there something more?
Back then...all she remembered was his back turned on her.
And then, darkness consumed her whole.
"You considered yourself a ruler? Tell me '*********'...to what extent would you go to regain what you have lost? O' abandoned child of Progenitor?'
She...made a deal.
To be back here, to retake what was stolen from her...
For revenge...!
That's right…
She has her own goals…and this time, the Gods must pay the price.
Her power burst forth like calamity, as the storm above her head started becoming sentient, it's roared reverberate through Inazuma like a wreaking havoc that took a dragon-like form.
Raiden Ei stood on her feet, her eyes narrowed at the being forming above the sky of Inazuma, its form was majestic as its power caused the rain to become even heavier, the wind burst forth like typhoon as she watched the lightning dragon roared in rage.
Its roar created a shockwave that caused Ei to cover her face, feeling the wind blow over her. She could feel the earth beneath her feet trembled under its' might as she could feel the killing intent swept across Inazuma.
The Sovereign gave one last glance to the Heavens, her slit eyes then rolled at Ei.
"Say, do you have the strength to stop this, O' proudful God of Inazuma?"
Ei took a deep breath, calming herself down, quenching the fear that gnawed at her from the bottom of her heart, understanding the danger the attack will poised, realizing if such an attack took strike, she knew the city of Inazuma will fall.
Everything will perish, turned to dust leaving no signs of their civilization at all.
However, another part of her were enticed by such challenge.
Her breathing was calm, her thoughts were cleared as they were directed to stop the attack as her entire body exploded in purple lightning, the ground buckled under her divine form as she stood in her fighting style with an impassive gaze etched on her face.
"Be my guest."
Ei responded to the Sovereign's question, watching as the ethereal dragon roared one last time. Its ferocious roar sent a gale that tore the wooden building around her alongside the concrete of the pavements beneath her feet. Its running loose cackle of lightning razed the ground as flame ignited under the spark of thunder.
Inazuma was engulfed by a brilliant golden light, before darkness traversing across the entire city without mercy.
Minutes before the attack struck, above the Tenshukaku, Kitsune Saiguu watched the battle unfold, and sensing the fluctuation amount of elemental energy in the air, Saiguu summoned her own battle fans as she stood there and motioned her hands. Her elemental power danced across the space around her, expanding in size, forming a translucent barrier that protected the entire vicinity of the Excellency Shogun. She took one deep breath, feeling the wind rushing past her as the barrier erupted.
In the distance, the Sovereign dragon-eyes pierced the Leader of the Kitsune clan, the youkai could feel the killing intent slowly getting to her as the silver-haired Kitsune glanced back with teeth gritted.
Then with a motion of her pristine hand, the lightning-dragon descended from the heavens, roaring in furry of rage, bringing despair and calamity to the once peaceful city of Inazuma. Ei watched as the attack descended, and time around her slowed down, within that moment she motioned her hand, summoned her own ethereal blade, filled with her divine energy, channeling power as much as she could into it, and within a precise single strike, she unleashed a slash that cut through the world.
Their attacks collided, and lightning boomed as the ground around them was razed. The shockwave of the attack destroyed everything within Inazuma. Trees were scorched to the ground, and buildings were razed beyond dust as the shockwave travelled across the city, hitting the barrier that protected the Tenshukaku and its vicinity.
The people of Inazuma were screaming in terror, feeling the world tremble right beneath their feet. The soldiers remained calm as they tried to diffuse their fear despite themselves being afraid. Children were crying under the arms of their parents, whereas the Oni priestess named Chiyo glanced at the Tengu General.
Mikoshi Chiyo is a petite and dainty oni woman. Her hair is long, flowing, greyish purple with red highlights hair, her hair cascades down her back. Her eyes are sharp and intense, with a golden hue. One of the most defining traits of her is her horns that grew from her head. Wearing her battle-garb; a white juunhitoe with red and pink trim and a gold interior.
"Ei…she's going to be alright, right?"
Sasayuri closed his eyes, unsure of the answer himself, but knowing how powerful Ei is…. there's no way she would lose.
The two however was unaware of the foe they fought is none other than the Lightning Sovereign itself.
The Lightning Sovereign was known as Raijin – the Thunder God, although such title has no merits any longer since she lost her place amongst the ruler of the Heavens alongside her other siblings. Yet, despite her loss of authority and a portion of her power, a young God such as Ei is nothing against compares to her limitless power.
Back to their battle, Ei stood on her ground, the lower end of her kimono was burned to crips, lightning static could be seen running around her as she started tumbling down, her breath was ragged, her vision began to distort as she slowly falls down to her knees, her hand holding onto her ethereal sword as blood trickled down her lips, her eyes glare at the Sovereign, the latter laughed in amusement at her futile attempt as she hovered above Ei.
"I won't repeat myself, lead me to Raiden Makoto, Ei."
It wasn't a warning any longer, as lightning thread got a hold of her, choking around her neck before it pulled her down to the ground, and Ei for the first time in her divine life; lost a battle.
Ei's face hit the dirt hard as she saw the shadow of the Sovereign enveloping her. The Sovereign's descent was slow, taking her time and relishing the moment as she gnawed on the fear of the pathetic electro goddess of Inazuma. Ei clenched her teeth, the fear wrapping around her like a cocoon, completely snaring her.
But her resolved remained strong.
Even if she falls here, there's no way she would succumb to the Sovereign demands!
"O-over my dead body." Ei rasped in her own struggles of air.
The dragon-lady smirked, motioning her index finger the lightning choker around her neck tightened, grazing Ei's pristine skin as she could feel the pain and blood trickled down from it.
Ei hissed in pain but as long as she lives, she refuses to submit her fate to a being such as her.
"How cute," The sovereign giggled, leaning down and gently touched Ei's soft cheek, then she gently caressed them, ignoring the look of anger on Ei's face; such humiliation was unaccepted but what else she could do but buy time. "Ahh, you probably thought by doing this, you're buying time for them to escape. Unfortunately, not. I am merely a scale of the former ruler of Teyvat."
"…?"
Her calm and impassive gaze turned to shock and surprise as Ei saw the Tenshukaku implode from within in a brilliant golden light. The barrier surrounding the Palace cracked within seconds before shattered completely as Raiden Makoto made her appearance. She hovered above the ruin's palace of her home, and across her was Raijin herself.
"Y-your excellency!" Lady Saiguu called out, coming out of the rubbles with blood and torn holes in her battle kimono, the kitsune Youkai gritted her teeth, not expecting such attack occurred underneath her gaze as she tried to make a move, but a lightning thread prevented her from doing anything as she could feel her power being drained by it.
"Who exactly are you…?" Makoto asked, surprised at the power of their opponent, the being was an anomaly, and under the peaceful era of her rule this was the first time Inazuma suffered a massive casualty.
The dragon-lady smiled.
"I am the daughter of my Lord…the one that shall welcome his return, you may call me Raijin, Afterall you Gods are not worthy of knowing my true name."
Makoto narrowed her eyes.
"Did Celestia sends you?" The Electro Goddess asked, as the killing intent grow by tenth fold.
An envoy of Celestia?
What a joke!
"Hahahahaha!" Her voice of laughter was filled with disdain and amusement, her power bursting to life as it dances alongside the storm above them. "Had it not been for Phanes, us- dragons would live a peaceful life. And had it been for your kind, we wouldn't grovel beneath the ocean depths waiting for a salvation. An envoy of Celestia? The next time you spoke of such thing, I promise you, I will kill everything within this region, starting from you."
Makoto clenched her lips, her mind trying to think of a way out of this. However, she couldn't find anything, there's no solution!
Is this truly going to be the end for her and her people?
Raijin smirked, enjoying the conflicted expression on the Goddess of Inazuma, the city has fallen under hands, there was no room for negotiations, none could stand a chance against her.
"Now then," The Electro Sovereign clasped her hands, offering them a chance. "I'll give you two choices…either you submit willingly, or by force?"
What kind of choice was that…
"What will come to my people…?"
The Sovereign hummed in thought, before she motioned her hand to her neck.
"Death shall await them."
Makoto growled in rage; the choices are unacceptable as lightning dances around her body, a streak of purple light filled the sky before it rains arrow upon them alongside the mist that covered the entire city.
"Can you stand, Ei?" A feminine voice asked, cut the lightning thread with ease before supporting Ei to get back on her feet.
"C-Chiyo...?" Ei glanced at the Oni as the latter smiled.
"Eat this...it should restore your strength." Chiyo suggested, handing a small pill as Ei consumed it without a second thought. Chiyo then glanced at the Sovereign, the latter acting oblivious as she watched the two disappeared without a sound.
The Sovereign clone smirked; her body exploded in golden static before returning to its original shape; a dragon scale as it hit the ground.
Once the fog dispersed, Makoto and Ei hovered across the Lightning Sovereign, on the ground were Lady Saiguu and the priestess Chiyo beside her, and covering the distance was Sasayuri as he took precise aim with his bow.
"It is force that you chose, huh."
Ei narrowed her gaze.
"If you had a brain, no sane person would give such suggestions,"
"Either submitting by force…or willingly, huh." Makoto giggled, covering her lips using her kimono long-sleeve, amused at the words the Sovereign has given them. "We rather die, right here, right now then submitting to a vile being such as you, Sovereign!"
An explosion of purple lightning engulfed the sky as both Ei and Makoto took their divine form, their gaze glaring at the Sovereign.
"Shall we start round two?"
Raijin didn't have the chance to give a response as gravity took a hold of her, pulling the Lightning Sovereign down to the ground. Her body struggled to withstand the attack as she could feel the pressure on her intensified, the ground beneath her feet began to buckle as cracks started to appear beneath her.
"Don't look that surprise. We're not useless, you know!" Saiguu smirked, and Chiyo moved into action, the oni slammed her feet down before closing the distance between the three of them, a golden light shone on her hand, as an axe materialize. Raising the weapon to the air she then slammed it down towards the caught off guard Sovereign. The impact of her axe caused the ground to shatter as a crater form across the entire Tenshukaku, kicking dust and debris covering the two of them.
Chiyo gritted, her hand holding the handle of her axe, struggling to pierce the Sovereign skin as the latter growled in rage.
"Chiyo get away!" Saiguu alerted forcing the oni-woman to jump away, covering her distance from the Sovereign, as she amplified the gravity on Raijin. The Sovereign was getting the hang of it. However, she then fell back to the ground as she could feel the gravity placed on her become even stronger, this time restricting her even more, pinning her further to the ground.
Ei then slammed a spear of lightning, colliding with the Sovereign tough skin, grazing her with scratch though no injuries were seen from it. Their attack went down one by one, each attack was much stronger than before, Raijin found herself in a tight spot as lightning flashed, thunder roared, and dust and debris flying everywhere in the air.
Their consecutive attack was forced to stop as Raijin was engulf in her own raw power, the Sovereign elemental energy shrouded her body like a cocoon, as if erupted a barrier around her, the cocoon then began to grow in size she reverted back to her dragon form.
"Ei!"
"Noted!
The twin Goddesses moved swiftly, synchronizing with each other as they descended from the sky, slicing Raijin's dragon form with their divine attack, slashes after slashes could be heard in the air as their attack continue to raining down upon the Electro Sovereign.
Unbestknown to the five of them, her dragon form was a decoy as she detached herself from her dragon form, an explosion of golden light soon captured the four of them.
Ei and Makoto were able to react in time, but Saiguu and Chiyo failed to do so as the explosion consumed them, sending them flying meters away, hitting the rubbles of the Tenshukaku, their body were covered in fresh-cut slashes as they laid there with eyes closed.
"Shall we resume?"
Ei and Makoto could feel the tension rising, Sasayuri in the distance however was taking aim, lightning dancing behind his arrow as his eyes focused on the Sovereign.
Before he could unleash another streak of arrow, a spear made of golden lightning sailed towards him, catching him off guard as the attack pierced his abdomen. The inside splattered everywhere, with blood scattering across the ground, sending the Tengu General tumbling to the ground before the entire vicinity exploded in radiant gold.
"Another pest out of the way." Raijin grunted, starting to stretch on herself as if mocking both Ei and Makoto, then a lightning flashed above them, its light illuminating the dark sky and then once the thunder boomed the three spun into action.
When the Tenshukaku was imploded from within, Yae Miko was thrown away into a spatial space by Makoto, within that spontaneous of moment she found herself now stranded outside of the city of Inazuma, her eyes gazing across the sky, noticing the storm getting harsher and the battle that unfolds across the city, sparks of lightning was flying everywhere.
The young Kitsune hold her hands and started to pray, hoping for their victory against this unknown Deity.
"Hey kid."
Her expression turned to surprise as she quickly opened her eyes, jumping away to cover her distance, her single tail flaring to life, as the man could feel her power…similar to his chakra. Her eyes glaring at him, with eyebrows furrowed, she growled.
How cute.
"Say kid, where exactly am I?"
He completely ignored how hostile Miko looked, causing the young Kitsune to hiss even more.
The man chuckled.
The young Kitsune looked more like a kitten than the lion she pretended to be.
He then raised his hands, as if surrendering to her.
"See? I'm not here to pick a fight."
Miko was hesitant as she watches him walk towards her.
"Stay right there! Don't come any closer!"
The blonde-haired man hummed before nodding his head, he then sat down on the ground, ignoring the bewildered expression etched on the young Kitsune's face.
"Can you tell me where I am now? I'm a lost traveler." He said with a smile. His expression was calm and filled with kindness, and she could feel that. For some reason, Miko feels like she knows who he is, but another part of her is telling her to remain cautious.
"Are you not…with that dragon-lady?" Miko hiccupped, sensing the killing intent all the way from here, her tail curling in freight as she found herself unable to do anything but merely became a spectator.
"A dragon lady?" The man asked back, asking another question that started to infatuate the young Kitsune. Before she could answer a shockwave traversed across the city, heading towards them, the wind bristled her skin, the gale was a storm of terror that lifted Miko to the air.
Her body was small, she was still growing, she applied her own elemental prowess to her feet however it did nothing but lifted her off the ground, Miko closed her eyes before she felt something latched onto her.
"That dragon-lady?"
"Y-yes." Miko nodded, stuttering in freight. She went with Saiguu because she knew that being on the older Kitsune side gave her more chances to live and survive rather than hiding amongst her youkai peers. However, that seemed to be a mistake; neither of them could hold the Sovereign.
"S-she called herself the Electro Sovereign."
"A Sovereign…?"
"You shouldn't trust the Sovereign of this timeline."
"Who are you mister? Why does it seem like I know you?" Miko asked, despite the danger looming in the not so far distance, for some unknown reason the fear that latched in her heart is now completely gone, there are no traces of it, instead she was feeling rather calm and safe.
"Call me, Naruto."
"…?" Miko frowned, the moment he said his name a headache struck her hard, unknown memories flashed in her mind as she couldn't make anything out if. Miko screamed in pain, holding her head before she felt his hand gently caressing her, pouring chakra to her head as if healing her from the pain.
"Don't worry, I promise I will protect you."
"A-ahh..u-umm mister…" Her breathing becoming calmer now, the pain dissipating, whatever the case was, she was willing to put her trust on him…just like her past self-did. "M-my big sisters are in danger! Please help them!"
It was a request; one he wouldn't dare to turn a blind eye.
"Let's get you to safety first," Naruto smiled as Miko held on to his arm tightly, nodding her head as if a savior has come to save them. The shinobi took a step forward before disappearing in a golden streak of light.
At the center of the fallen Inazuma City, Ei and Makoto stood beside each other, across them was the Electro Sovereign, the latter have her gaze at the two deities with no room for negotiations anymore. The sky was dark as the abyss itself, with the rain continue to pour down relentless, the storm continues to brew above the heavens, as if the judgement day has come, lightning collided with the ground, fire ignited all across the city, destruction was what remain as the three of them remain silence.
Neither side made a move until the torrent of wind passed them. Their kimono attire was swaying harshly in the air. The relentless rain continued to drench them like a vast ocean. Then lightning flashed between them, as the thundering sound boomed above the heavens.
As if on cue, the three spun into action, golden met with purple as they moved towards each other at lightning speed, Ei and Makoto coordinates their attack well, sending lightning punches whereas Makoto swung her blade, but their attack was either blocked, dodged or parried, they moved across the ground as if dancing across the stage, neither side staggering, a battle of the divine between two Goddesses and the former ruler of Teyvat.
The ground buckled as Makoto's blade struck Raijin scale, her body was hard as the metal itself, unable to be pierced by Makoto's divine sword. Then Raijin swung Ei's polearm, aiming to cut Makoto's from above the later jumped back and a struck of lightning rushed towards Raijin, exploding right at her face as she came out unscathed.
Her moment of respite wasn't caught off guard as Ei sprinted right on her face, her knees high, aiming towards Raijin's face, the two spun into close combat where Ei was getting the better hand of her opponent.
"Heh, how amusing!" Raijin growled in excitement, tapping more into her power as her attack became more faster and stronger, her fist collided with Ei causing the ground to shatter, the two kept on engaging with each other, punches after punches were send sailing as neither side didn't leave a hole for counterattack.
Makoto then appeared from behind. Her movement was steady and silent. As the wind brushed past her, she swung her blade at Raijin's neck. The latter narrowed her eyes before she caught the blade with her mouth. She then crushed the sword with ease, leaving a splinter of metals flying between them as Makoto let go of her divine weapon.
The two widened when Raijin smirked.
"Lightning release: Cataclysmic Apex!"
A dome made of lightning erupted around them, trapping the two as it exploded within second, the attack consumed both Ei and Makoto as the twin Goddesses came out covered in burn marks and bruises.
The rain was a testament to their battle as they distanced themselves, Ei glancing at Makoto in worried, the latter was panting, exhaustion was getting the best of her. Makoto has and will always be one that preferred peace and negotiations to overcome problems, if peace could be attain without needless war and battle, that's the path she is willing to take.
Right now, at this moment, Makoto was the weakest between the three of them.
Ei clenched her lips, Saiguu has succumbed to a deep slumber, the same applied to Chiyo and Sasayuri…she could feel his life force…diminishing.
Wait.
Ei's eyes narrowed in shock and surprise. The life force that was being chipped away with each second passed was now flaring back to life like a flame being reignited.
"Focus Ei!" Makoto called out, reprimanded her sister as her twin nodded her head.
"Aww, exhausted already? You disappointed me, Raiden Makoto."
Makoto ignored the tempest of calamity, thinking of a way to beat the Sovereign, but…after their clash she realized there's no other way out of this.
One of them will fall here…and that person will be none other than her.
"Shall we spice things up?"
Ei and Makoto tensed, watching as the dragon-deity shed a scale on her arm, the scale fall to the ground, slowly taking its form, a perfect copy of herself, then the clone jumped to the sky disappearing into the abyss of the storm, a dragon descended, its form was massive as its voice roared in anger, then it showered a breath attack at the two Goddess.
Ei and Makoto widened, jumping to safety as the attack breezed through the ground, the beam struck hard, destroying the pavements beneath their feet, creating a crater as the earth trembled under its might, whilst this is happening Raijin disappeared as she rushed towards Makoto.
"Makoto!" Ei eyes widened, as her own weapon was used to impale her twin, the polearm she was proud of struck a killing bow at Makoto, the weapon hit her abdomen, before Raijin twisted the weapon and cut it horizontally.
Blood drenched the blade, as the color of crimson forming a pool right beneath her, Makoto eyes widened, pain filled her entire being, her vision darkened as she could feel herself slowly succumbing to death, falling down to the ground with her abdomen cut in half.
"No, no!" Ei roared, rushing towards Makoto's side, before she could get a meter closer, Raijin's did a roundhouse kick, sending her flying away. The Electro Sovereign then destroyed the polearm, turning it to dust whilst she merely gazes at Makoto's pathetic form.
"Such weapon doesn't suit me. Not one bit. But I guess, it did the job"
"Why...does it have to end l-like this...?" Makoto asked, blood trickling down her lips, everything feels numb, her vision was dimming, her life is going to perish right here, right now. But for just a moment, she wishes to know the reason behind the Sovereign's attack.
"I despise the Gods, I despise humanity, I'm retaking everything back, starting from your pathetic nation."
"…the Celestia won't forgive this transgression…"
Raijin laughed; her laughter sends chills running down her spine as Makoto heard her voie.
"The Celestia? What do I have to lose? Most of my siblings are dead. Your death will be the beginning, an offering to my father for I welcome his arrival."
"Your father…?" Makoto rasped, the words that coming out of her mouth was mostly silence to her, and Raijin mouth moves, however she heard nothing, but…just one last moment she could see her excitement, as if a child greets a father that returned home, one that filled with love and adoration.
Makoto close her eyes, accepting her death and defeat.
She has failed them; her nation paid the price for her failure.
A salvation…?
None could save them.
Elsewhere, Ei was sailing further, beyond to the ocean as she hit the ocean's surface before falling to the depth, her thoughts were filled with regret and anguish. Unable to do anything, her power has done nothing but prolong the battle, her martial art, one she was proud of unable to protect her dearest sister.
What choice does she have now?
Surrender to the Sovreign…was perhaps the right answer.
And yet, their ego was swelled, and they refused to accept such mercy, and due to that – Inazuma paid the price.
Ei clenched her lips, bubbles escaped from her lips, anger surging forth, the lightning hovering above the abyssal sky trembled under her rage. Her injuries were tended, healed within seconds, her power might be diminishing but it should be enough to cast one last attack.
Everything seems to move in a slow motion, lightning cackle around her form, shrouding her like a coat, then she thrust her feet, and swam back to the surface, her feet kicked the ocean floor as she jumped to the heavens.
Her gaze narrowed at the center of the city, her eyes filled with rage and hatred, she took a deep breath, unleashing everything she has, going beyond her limit, her elemental energy flooding the expanse heavens as she concentrates, lightning cackling around her palm, the energy condensed, slowly forming to a blade, ethereal lightning blade filled with her power.
The ocean surface buckled under the pressure, the waves become violent, a turmoil under her command as she raised her hand, the ethereal blade moved according to her will, she then closed her eyes.
"Turn to oblivion."
She swung her hand, and the blade moved, unleashing one last slash, one that travelled at the speed of light, her attack cause the sea to split alongside the expanse of the heavens, the storm came to an end as she watches the attack sailed at the Electro Sovereign.
Raijin eyes widened, her body tensed as she spread her feet, taking on a stance to defend against the attack, a barrier erupted around her, then within that exact same moment she created her own attack, unleashing them towards the incoming slash, their attack collided, consuming Inazuma in a dome of spark of thunder, the shockwave travelled across the expanse region of Inazuma, reaching passed Narukami, reaching all the way to the border of Liyue and Mondstadt. Then it engulfs in a dome of white, as it exploded in a brilliant light.
Makoto breathed was calm, trying her best to stay alive but with each passing seconds she realized death is inevitable.
Ei's attack had done nothing but put a scratch on Raijin, the Sovereign stood on her feet covered in bruises and burn marks, her teeth gritted, anger surging from within as she watch Ei's body in the distance fall, her power diminished completely, unable to resume with their battle.
But Raijin refused to see her live any longer.
The Sovereign dashed forward, a thunderous roar of golden lightning soar through the sky, her hand reached Ei's neck as she choked her hard before throwing her to the ocean depth, the ocean floor buckled before exploding as the water buried Ei's slowly, darkness filled her eyes as the twin sister of Raiden Makoto closed her eyes, a satisfied smirk on her face.
Happy that she could at least injured her, it's not much but it was enough.
Raijin hovering in the sky has a frown on her beautiful face, her eyes gazing at Ei before averted back to Makoto, her body tensed as she could feel the air shifted, the wind became colder, the ocean despite being calm was slowly raging.
For the first time in her life, she could feel the chill running down to her spine.
Back to Makoto, everything became a defeaning silence, as if time were frozen around her, her heart continues its rhythm, as the pain became numb, her body were unable to move any longer, maintaining her breath as she channeled her remnants of power, trying to mend her wounds, although she couldn't do much but extend her life for just a moment.
She heard nothing, nor could she perceive her surrounding any longer, the worried and fear consumed her yet in her current state all she could do was…staying alive.
Her thoughts drifted, as she closed her eyes, slowly succumbing to a deep slumber. Until, a hand gently rested on Makoto's chest, pouring his chakra into her dying form, the Goddess of Inazuma could feel her life force slowly returned, her vision although bleak caught a glimpse of gold, its light was radiant and warm, she felt…safe and relief…?
"W-who…?"
"Don't worry, I'll take it over from here." He responded, assuring her that everything will be alright. But, despite his assurance, the Electro Goddess frowned.
"N-no…get away from here," She alerted him, her voice trembled as if begging him to listen to her demand. "You…you can't win against her, please…save my people."
Before he could respond, a thundering boom reverberated from behind, her gaze narrowing as she narrowed her eyes at him.
"Who…are you?" The Electro Sovereign asked, feeling something off about him, his form was that of a mortal, an unknown piece that has entered her board, and yet despite her confusion, she could feel something familiar coming out of him.
…chakra?
Her eyes narrowed; the sense of familiarity makes her drop her guard.
"Naruto."
The moment she heard him said that name, she could feel her heart skipped a beat, her tensed muscles started relaxing, her face that was filled with anger turned to surprise before the demeanor change completely.
"Father…?"
The confusion in his face was mirrored by hers, for once he remembered perfectly that he never had a wife…aside from Hinata, and his children...what exactly happened to them?
The Shinobi found himself drifted away in his thought, trying to recalled that memories, venturing deep to the past…only to ended up there, right at that moment.
Everything was a blur, yet he could see the destruction spreading everywhere, and throughout all that countless battles, he remembered the day a question was asked directly towards him.
"Has it been a while Naruto Uzumaki? To think the world, we loved has now became a battleground, these Otsutsuki should really learn their place. Tell me child of prophecy, how far would you go to save this forsaken planet and to get rid of them all once and for all?"
Naruto clenched his lips, before resting his temple on his palm, feeling the headache gnawing at him merciless, the memories stopped there, who was that man…? He couldn't remember nor see who exactly he was.
What exactly happened back there…?
How did he forget such important details…!
Naruto clenched his lips, ignoring the headache, he looked at the Sovereign and smiled sadly.
"I'm sorry, but…I don't remember having a daughter aside from Himawari."
He apologized to the Sovereign, and she remained silent while approaching him. Her face was filled with happiness—even if he didn't remember, she did!
The connection between them is strong, like a mother to their children; there's no mistaking it.
"Father!"
She called out one more time, her raged quenched, the storm hovering above the destroyed city stopped, the sky clearing into a beautiful vast blue with clouds splattering around. Her arms extended, reaching out to his, hoping to pull to an embrace.
Until, she stopped in her track and time seemingly frozen between them.
"What do you think you're doing?"
A voice asked, tainted with hatred and anger she could feel it touching her, its hand tracing her skin, sending a chill running down to her body, it's crimson eyes boring deeply to her side, feeling it's breath on her ear, dropped with malice and anger it stated.
"Have you forgotten about our deal?" It asked her a question. "To think this is the extend of your hatred."
'You...don't understand...he is everything to me.'
The darkness laughed at her answer.
"Yet he had abandoned you, the so-called father you worship has betrayed you and your kin, refusing to fight alongside you; merely became a witness as you lost to those intruders!"
The Electro Sovereign gritted her teeth, her muscles jolted as she could feel the darkness latched around her, embracing her to a tight hug, corrupting her body and slowly corrupting her soul.
She could remember that day as if it was just yesterday, the day Nebilug begged for a savior and yet he didn't answer their call, instead, her so called father watched as the First Descender trampled upon them, forcing most of them to flee whilst others perished – the dragons then went to the depth of the ocean, never to return until now…
She could feel her rage, she understood them, yet she vanquished them.
That doesn't matter anymore, none of that matter as long as he is here!
"You really are the kindest amongst your kins, and the most pathetic naïve Dragon"
'Stop…' she begged the voice, feeling her consciousness fading, as if being consumed by it. Her power tried to banish the being to oblivion, and yet it did nothing but strengthen it.
She could feel herself fading, watching as a new her emerged, tainted with darkness and hatred.
"That's why, I kept a watch to the four of you, for such this day – I can finally attain what I have been missing – the final piece is here! That damn fake Gods! How dare they split us within these millions of realities!"
Standing across her,
Naruto eyes narrowed, the same feeling that managed to corrupt Andrius is here.
How is that possible?
Just like last time.
He couldn't sense it until the very last minute.
What exactly is it?
Never trust the Sovereigns of this timeline.
"What exactly are you?" the shinobi asked, feeling the chill running down to his spine as Raijin stood proud and tall, her kind expression turned wicked and with a smirk she answered.
"We're the progenitor of Elemental Nation. Have you forgotten your identity, Naruto Uzumaki?" It asked, her body moved towards him, hand holding onto his cheek, leaning itself closer to him, its crimson eyes pierced his deep oceanic blue as if telling him to look to the window of her soul to the answer himself. "You, who has the power to overthrow my throne should know that answer yourself."
The Shinobi could feel his body tensing as he darted back to cover his distance. The sovereign laughed in amusement when she saw his clueless expression.
"Ahhh, to think this is the final jigsaw!" She exclaimed with excitement, hands spreading to the air and eyes glaring at the Celestia hovering in the distance. "Damn you Celestia, damn you Istaroth! Damn you Phanes! Damn you Asmoday!" She growled in rage, the weather changed, moving according to her will as the sky darkened once more, rains pouring down relentless, and the earth trembled; chakra flooded across Inazuma as he stood across her with an expression of surprise. "I should start by killing you, Raiden Makoto!"
Her body engulfed in lightning, disappearing within the blink of an eye as she appeared across the recovered Makoto, the latter couldn't react in time nor was she expecting such changes in personality within a minute, time moved slowly as she watch the dragon hand reaching towards her.
Before it could reach to her, he appeared and slammed her body to the ground. The Earth shattered upon the impact as a clone appeared and separate Makoto from the battlefield.
"If it's a fight you want, then I am willing to answer that call."
"HAHAHAHAH!" The Sovereign laughed, amused at the declaration from the God of Shinobi. "Do you really think you stood a chance against me!?" She asked, as if mocking him she ushered lightning as the thunder roared upon them, Naruto jumped out of the way as he watches the lightning engulf her body, consuming her in a brilliant golden light, an explosion then occurred sending shockwave everywhere as she emerged hovering above him.
"YOU HAD LOST EVERY BATTLES IN EVERY ENCOUNTERS! You stood no chance against me, Shinobi of Konohagakure!"
Naruto could feel the tension palpable, her power skyrocketing as he retaliates the same, blue colliding with gold as the shockwave washed all over Inazuma, reaching even to the depth of the Ocean floor; deep within, a giant snake snapped its eyes open.
"That power…its written within that book…to think he isn't just a myth…"
"Lord Orobashi…?"
The giant snake closed its eyes, before spiraling on the temple he resides.
"Tell everyone to prepare, it's time for the people of Sangonomiya to return to the surface!"
Naruto stood on the ground, his eyes narrowing at the possessed Sovereign.
Neither side made a move as they covered their distance, the rain relentlessly pouring down upon them with lightning flashed in the air, thunder boomed with power as the region turned to a storm once more.
"You seem to despise the Celestia…" The Shinobi began, as she scoffed at the question.
"I despise everything, they weren't the first…nor will they be the last" It started with glaring eyes. "Tell me Shinobi, how much do you remember?"
"…"
Naruto thought over it. How far exactly did he remember? Forgotten memories would often come back to him as a dream; he remembered them perfectly, the dream in which he saw himself spending his time with Istaroth, bestowing the four shades with authorities, and helping Phanes restore orders to the Heavens and the Earth.
But that's about it.
The being across him called him another progenitor of the Elemental Nation, and yet he has no memories of that…nor what happened to the Elemental Nations.
"I don't remember much…" He admitted to her, causing her to hum.
"A price for a salvation…" The Sovereign muttered, before laughing in amusement. "How cunning of you Istaroth...those damn Shades, they're nothing to me yet you...because of you I cannot end their pathetic existence!" She growled underneath her breath; her anger was like a storm that couldn't be vanquished, nor could she hide the sheer of excitement being shown in her face. "Submit yourself to me, Naruto Uzumaki, then…I shall answer everything you wished to know."
"…But what happened after that?"
"I will absorb you, your entirety, your soul, your chakra, your everything! Then, I shall return to the main timeline and restore order to this world they called Teyvat! I will destroy the Gods! EVERYTHING THEY HAD CREATED! Taking back my AUTHORITIES, you have given them!" She then clenched her hand, and the lightning roared above them. "Then, I will rebuild a new Elemental Nation upon this scorched planet."
"A new Elemental Nations…?" The shinobi asked. "What happened to the Old Elemental Nations…?"
Her laughter filled the air.
"You truly forgot them! Hahahaha!"
"…"
"I will tell you one thing…call it my act of mercy…. you and the Rikudo Sannin made a deal with me."
Rikudo Sannin…?
The Shinobi eyes narrowed, trying to recall that one piece of information. Once again, the only answer he got was nothing but more confusion.
"I see…I'm completely clueless." He admitted with a frown on his face. His gaze locked onto her as the latter returned impassively. "But I assumed…you won't regain your true form without absorbing me…Istaroth did mentioned it after all…an answer she shall give once I reached the world's end."
"You…" Her words trailed off, her gaze narrowing at the shinobi, the latter was calm as orange mascara appeared above his eyelids. "You don't really think you could defeat me…do you?"
Naruto smirked.
"Guess I'll have to find out."
"How absurd! You have no chance in defeating. Not in your entire lifetime!"
The shinobiclenched his hand, motioning them at the possessed Sovereign. "You tainted Andrius…now you have tainted someone else…both of them are innocent. I can understand their rage, wanting for revenge…each of them has their own desire and you used that for your own pleasure. Tell me Progenitor of Elemental Nations…. what comes after I defeat you?"
"Please, I told you already. You don't have the power to defeat me." She scoffed, closing her distance as the Shinobi did the same.
"Just answer the question goddamit."
"…."
Silence reigned between the two, before she answered.
"You will regain your memories and everything you have lost will return…"
"I see…. then, I assumed the old me lost to you, and Istaroth preserved my existence with the help of both Asmoday and Phanes by splitting them into millions of realities…and this reality is the final one…before you regained your full strength" he said his thought, smirking at her. "Before we start, you need to know I am the most unpredictable shinobi to ever exist, I am Naruto Uzumaki, the Child of Prophecy! The God of Shinobi! The Savior of Konoha! And I won't give up especially to the likes you!"
Her face turned into a smirk.
Chakra flaring to life as they collided, the ground cracked under their might, and neither side said anything.
Until the silence was broken by the Shinobi as she saw him lifted his index finger, a smirk appeared on his face as he declared.
"You are the challenger here! So do your best."
The Sovereign growled at that.
"I shall feast upon your body and took everything you have stolen from me by force."
AUTHOR NOTE:
Before I answer the questions, I just want to point out this will be the last chapter I post because the exams will happen soon (16-25 October), hopefully the schedule won't change and hopefully I'll pass the exams with flying color. The fastest chapter I could give is early November or worst-case scenario late December. But in strange cases, I might write the chapter due to boredom of studying, I mean I need to take a break, right? Anyway, this is chapter 10, tell me what you think. Oh, and also, did anyone play the Archon Quest in 5.1? I recently did, and honestly, it's one of the best archon quests ever...the apocalypse caused by the Abyss is something that terrified me...did you also see how it overwhelmed Paimon? God, the terror! Imagine what happened back then during the Cataclysm! The quest is pretty great, the emotion was there, and everything was executed really well, i fell like Wuwa lacked that part...I mean their story quest wasn't that good, everything was a mess...their characters quest was lit tho, not gonna lie on that part. I cannot wait for 5.2! Hopefully we can get more insight regarding the Celestia. especially on the four shades since it seems we're heading towards that direction. Let me know what you think about this chapter, see you next time!
novacrono: Thank you! That means a lot to me! I hope to see more reviews from you in the future as well hehe:D
ValianaLucifer: I'm sorry, but it has been stated since the beginning the story is going to be a harem. Thus, I genuinely wanna asked, why do you feel the harem being forced? In case you didn't know, Jane won't be a part of the harem. She's a princess that admires Naruto to a certain extent, like a fan that idolize certain artist/celebrity/idols/etc.
Bloodious ichor: I'm honestly clueless about that, since I don't play Zelda…care to elaborate? Regardless to that, I assumed its something deep and similar, right? But…there will be sadder scene in the future chapters. I honestly…cannot wait to write them out!
Aruto-kun: Thank you for the kind message, may God also give your health so you can continue to give a review in the future chapters.
Srecko: Cheers!
Za Krucible: Yes, you got that right, she is the Electro Sovereign. How was the chapter? Satisfied with the battle?
InfiniteNexusofChaos: Welp, it just made sense though, but I gotta admit myself, I kind rushed it since I intended to have them meet Istaroth later, however since the chapter of Mondstadt has been concluded, I decided to make it like that.
Dragonkeeper10: Wrong! It was never implied Phanes killed Naruto, she has no capabilities to do that whatsoever, keep guessing, you might get there, perhaps seeing this chapter might help you get a clearer image! Did I sound so aggressive? Anyway, cannot wait to see your feedback on this chapter. Till we meet again!
Archieless00: This is for who? I did some digging and honestly the four shades 'authorities' are kinda confusing,
Tuvanhuman17: Thanks mate, but no, there won't be Layla in it…not for a long time lol.
NatsuErzaDragneelSusanoo: Thanks mate, but honestly your nickname is so long for me to write in every new chapter lol. But yeah, you got it right, that's the Electro Sovereign, in lore we don't really hear anything about her, and Hoyoverse didn't care to elaborate more regarding the remaining Sovereigns, the current Sovereigns that is still alive are Apep, and the new reincarnated dragon Sovereign (Nuivelette), and so, I decided to be creative and create the being called Raijin (Electro Sovereign). She isn't like Nuivellete since she's still a dragon that decided to take a human form.
Archieless00: Thanks for telling me that, I will fix the name.
AVL04: Thanks mate!
Arexxu: To get a better picture on how she looks, yes, Istaroth looks similar to how Aponia is…it feels perfect imo, I actually had Black Swan in mind too, but decided to go with Aponia…since well, Aponia is just perfect…lol. To elaborate on your other question, it will be much deeper than just getting his power back, since everything is connected with one another. Right now, even if its just a fraction of his former self, Naruto is still the strongest in Teyvat.
rick12: Yeah, I shoved too much information in chapter 9...for some reason I feel like it was rushed? But a part of me also feels like it's the right thing since the chapter of Monsdadt has reached to a conclusion. Regarding your speculations...I just want to say you got some of it right, and the thing going on with Naruto, Istaroth and Asmoday will be explained in the future chapters, for now, Istaroth is the reason why Asmoday doesn't remember Naruto...this also is connected with Phanes and the other Shades. Nonetheless, I hope to see you in the future chapters as well! Tell me how you feel about this chapter and I hope it doesn't diusappoint you hehe
Megumi07: Thank you!
redlox2: Thank you! And yes, she is the Unknown Goddess. To answer your confusion, yes, this is during the Archon War, meaning its 2000 years before the Cataclysm, by anything...the things going on in Khanneriah...and Teyvat will be worse than the original lore...since this involves Naruto too, and this timeline is the final timeline for the 'darkness' to regain its glory form...the same applied for Naruto as well, meaning they will bet on everything in this final timeline. Do look forward to that!