Chapter 5. Negotiation Before Event
Meanwhile when Naruto talk with Saber, with Sakura and NarutoC(clone)
NarutoC hummed happily while playing with Sakura who wandering on park, they play such swing, sliding and else that child at Sakura age play.
Now NarutoC focus on it, Sakura remind him more to Hinata. The timid and her shy nature maybe not rival Hinata when she at his wife age but it still something
"Onii-chan..." Sakura called through her swing
"Yes?" NarutoC asked, broke out from his mind
"I think she awake." Sakura pointed to the woman who sleeping on bench and her body twitched
"Ah, let greet our guest then..." NarutoC said with smile and Sakura nodded, both of them went to the woman
"Ughh... What hit me?" The woman groaned as she held her head in pain
"Welcome back to living World, woman." NarutoC greeted with Sakura on his shoulder
The woman in question let out squeak before she snap her head and see him. "Ah!" She gasped "You the one who almost hit me with that car!" She pointed her finger to him in accusing manner
"Correction, you the one who about to hit my car." NarutoC deadpanned "Seriously, the traffic is green for me not you."
The woman had decency to blush and look sheepish as she began rub back of her head and grinned nervously "Really?" She asked in nervous tone "Well, sorry it because I'm lat..." Then she stopped and her eyes widened "Oh my God! Oh my God! I late for school! What time is it! Waaaaahhh, this is bad Sensei going to punish me!"
NarutoC and Sakura stare at the woman who now act like there earthquake out of nowhere with blank look. Sakura thinking the woman not like adult she usually see while NarutoC reminded to how his younger self act like her when in panic
"Girl, calm down first. There no earthquake in here." NarutoC joked lightly while try to calm her down
"Calm down?! There no calm down! My Sensei is strict! And I rather went through earthquake rather than meet him!" The woman yelled and NarutoC sweatdropped, that sound very familiar
"I rather clean the whole Hokage Mountain than facing Iruka-sensei lecture again, ttebayo!"
'Oh yeah, very familiar indeed.' NarutoC sweatdropped only got bigger when recall the memory. That was clearly pleasant and also unpleasant memory at same time "Well then why not skip the whole class now?" He offered "I mean, if your teacher really that bad it will be better if you facing him tomorrow right?" He suggested with sly grin
The woman blinked at that before she rub her chin, that wasn't bad idea but "I can't skip class! It not proper and I won't be able to become teacher if I did!" She exclaimed
'She want to become teacher? With this attitude? Really?' NarutoC deadpanned, then again he not person who judge someone by it cover. He, himself is example of that "Well, if you want then I can take you to the school."
The woman hearing that stare at him, her face scrunched to thoughtful before she edged away slightly and hug herself "You not a pervert who try to woo me then bring me to isolated place and rape me aren't you?" She asked in slight afraid tone "Because if you do I won't go down without fight!" She added while taking strange fighting posture
"Pervert! You not going to bribe me then try to rape me aren't you?! Because if you do then there will hell to pay, ttebayo!"
It take everything NarutoC have to not facepalm now since Sakura on his shoulder. This woman really remind him of himself when young
"Girl, trust me while you do have good look but you not that attractive." He stated flatly
"Hey!"
"Anyway! What your name miss?" He asked "Mine, Naruto Uzumaki."
"Ah? Taiga Fujimura..." Taiga smiled slightly while introduce herself "And don't you dare to call me Tiger!" She added with growl make NarutoC blinked
"You know giving your front name it will be close to impossible right?" He stated in flat tone again
"I don't care! Call me something else!"
"Well..." This woman clearly have Sakura Haruto fury "Oh yeah! Here, this is my... Adopted daughter, Sakura-chan!" He said as he lift Sakura from his shoulder and shove her to Taiga like it was doll
The little girl showed surprise face at NarutoC but before she can do anything, she got glomped by Taiga who take her like doll
"Awwww!" Taiga cooed "She so cute! Hello Sakura-chan! You may call me- no, you will call me Taiga-neechan!" She declared while hugging the girl and swing her like doll
NarutoC only whistle like innocent children when Sakura shot him blank look that said 'I'm not amused' and NarutoC in response shot her back with look that said 'But I'm very amused'
It take a moment to separate Sakura from Taiga and the older woman giving pout when it did. After few conversation and persuading the woman agree to come with them as long she can cuddle with her 'Sakura-chan'. Since Taiga already in middle, they plan to have lunch first before take her to school. The woman immediately agreed at that
"Oh right, Taiga-chan- TAIGA! Is different from Tiger! Put away that... What the hell is that shinai?! Where you get that from?! Hammerspace?! And why there blood aura covering it?!" NarutoC yelled in frantic when the woman pull out the... Demonic shinai out of nowhere. Whatever is that it give slight chill to his spine, not he afraid to it but he more afraid to the woman fury "Anyway! I want to go to take a pee for moment-"
SMACK!
"Ouch!"
"Don't talk like that in front of Sakura-chan!" Taiga roared as she smack NarutoC with her shinai
"Fine fine! Take care of her for me for moment okay?! Be back in minute!" NarutoC said before he turned away and run
As soon he out of Taiga sight and no one watch him, he dispel himself so the original got the memory
The original Naruto who just finish talking with Saber and Irisviel blinked at the memory before he sweatdropped at the memory, great he just pick another stray and this one maybe have temper like Sakura from his World
However there no doubt she will become good influence to Sakura seeing her current condition. The mental damage Zouken done to her clearly quite impact, and to children who have fragile mind it was very dangerous
It was clear Naruto make Sakura and Taiga interact to each other on purpose, he want Sakura to regain her mind back by make her spend time with cheerful people such as him, Irisviel and this Taiga woman.
And those cheerful people will able to give hope and light to someone dark like Sakura. He believe in that, after all, he also one person who drown in darkness before
Broking from his mind, he shook his head. He can think about that later, now he have to go back to Sakura place. Sakura-chan to wait for longer that girl still need more cheerful thing to be cured
Using Shunshin no Jutsu (Body Flicker Technique) he gone in blur motion
Kiritsugu take inhale the cigarette on his mouth. He already heard and see everything Naruto said during his encounter with Saber
He also already re-check Caster status and indeed, it was higher than Saber save for Strength perhaps. And he also can go toe on toe with Berserker, that was make him more dangerous
According to what he get yesterday, Caster Master is insane serial killer who terror Fuyuki City and the summoning itself is a pure luck.
Kiritsugu actually glad it was pure luck. If Caster summoned by proper Magus like Tokiomi... He can't imagine how strong Caster will be...
But now seeing Caster without Master, it also give them disadvantage. It will make him become unpredictable and he already unknown factor
One thing that Kiritsugu don't like is anomaly and unknown.
Kirei Kotomine already bad enough and now there Caster too. He find out the priest actually target him, if it was nine years ago he won't show any reaction other than raised one of his eyebrow and find solution about this problem
He is Magus Killer, being hunted is not surprise or shock for him
But now?
No...
Not anymore...
These nine years had make him soft, very soft...
If he still same person like he was nine years ago, he will blown the hotel yesterday without any warning and surely Kayneth won't survive. But he had become soft and give them proper warning
And no matter how he wish he could be back to the same person like he was, he knew it impossible.
Exhaling the smoke from his mouth, he let out sigh. Saber reaction to Caster words... There big chance now the Servant will reject offer to become his ally
Inwardly he cursed the King of Knight slightly, if only she can play her role with good Caster no doubt will become their ally now and having Servant who can fight toe on toe with Berserker without Master will give them big advantage
Why did he decide to summon Saber anyway? It better if he summon Assassin Servant, he had no doubt he will be able to work with Assassin class Servant better than Saber
Anyway, Saber will meet Caster again this noon. The King of Britain seems enraged that Caster mock her desire and wish to hear his explanation
He can't allow same thing occur during the meeting
As much he hate to admit it, but now he better have Caster as ally. And with Saber temper, that will be impossible.
He sighed openly and wondering how thing become so complicated. Really, he knew this War will be something but to think it will be this extend.
Holy Grail War... Indeed, the event is clearly worthy to be called War
He stare at the sky with his usual hollow eyes, tonight... Tonight he will strike again... Kayneth will meet his end tonight or better today
There no doubt Caster invitation actually not detected by anyone, he even sure Caster did that on purpose. Even if it was day but killing with bullet is different from using magecraft
Saber already have her full strength, and among all Servants Lancer is the most Servant he have full information about
It better to clean the one he known first rather than the unknown one
The meeting of Caster and Saber maybe seems normal. But he had no doubt there will be another Master or Servant who try to use it as their advantage, including him
Sola-Ui let out sigh as she sit in restaurant alone. Last night was close... Very close in fact...
They barely able to cast spell and protect their room so they won't caught in explosion last night.
The method is very rude and mundane... They already guess the attack must be come from Kiritsugu Emiya, as expected from Magus Killer. That man really need to be feared, to think he will blown away innocent people inside the hotel too
Kayneth...
Sola-Ui mood soured as she recall the memory of her fiancé... She actually dislike that man, if there paramater of her dislike it will be ranked B, high enough to bash his head everyday
The man is too arrogance for his own good and also high-class prick
Why did she engaged to him is out fo question
True he is prodigy and yadda, yadda, yadda. But that still doesn't give good enough excuse for her to love him, heck! It not even enough to make her be friend with him!
And there Lancer...
Ah yes... Sola can't help but smile slightly... That Servant is everything she wish for... Handsome, kind, gentle and also chivalrous. The way he fight and how he act is really something that special -which is true giving his nature as Heroic Spirit, people like him is rare to exist in this era-
She won't admit it loud for now but she really have fallen in love with Lancer. That man really kind and gentle to her, unlike her real fiancé
Right now, Lancer and Kayneth probably discussing something about attacking Einzbern Master back. No doubt Kayneth pride won't satisfied without get revenge after got attacked like that
She excuse herself to have nice coffee this morning and actually intent to bring Lancer with her but sadly the man wish to stay at Kayneth side, he too loyal for his own good!
But again, that also one of trait she love about him
"Alone Lady Sola?"
Sola broke out from her mind and turned to see who call her. Her eyes widened when see the familiar face that fighting in last night
'Caster!' She thought with wary
And as if reading her mind, the blonde spoke aloud
"Yo!" Caster grinned, his battle outfit is gone and now replaced by orange hood jacket, underneath it he wear white plain t-shirt with red spiral symbol on the chest. He also wear long blue jeans and white sneakers "Mind if I sit here? Sola-Ui Nuada-Re Sophia-Ri" He asked 'Damn, I spell all that right! Man must be my luck.' He thought with whistle inwardly
Sola tensed for moment as she stare at Caster. The Servant apparently recognize her and seems know she close to Kayneth. She maybe only see Caster for moment last night from Kayneth and hear the information from him. But she know well this Servant is dangerous, very dangerous in fact.
She began to observe her surrounding and noted there many civilians around them, so it mean Caster won't act with rash. Then again, Caster is Servant of Magecraft and who know what spell he have
"Don't be that tense, I only want to talk." Caster whined slightly "Its not like I going to eat you or cast spell to make you run naked in this district." He teased and Sola eyebrow twitched at that "So can I sit?"
"Do I have choice?" Sola asked back with almost flat tone before she sighed, she then make gesture to him and the blonde Servant take the empty seat "What you want Caster?" She asked to the point, as she stare at him. Now she observe him closer, Caster also not bad looking, he is quite handsome and 'Is that whisker mark on his face?' She thought with blink
"Just walking to find good place to drink, and when I find one I see you in here." Caster answered with shrug as he look over the menu "And yes, this is whisker mark on my face. It birthmark after all..." He added as if he just read Sola mind few seconds ago
The woman eyes twitched when got her mind readed like that, however there curiosity on her mind "Drink?" Sola blinked "If I recall you, Servant didn't need to eat and drink right?"
At that, Caster lower his menu and his eyes narrowed. Sola tensed slightly, afraid that she offend him
"You didn't listen to my speech last night weren't you?" He asked make Sola blinked again
"Speech?"
"My manly speech! You should ask Lancer, it was so manly and heroic! Even he also respect it!" He declared proudly make Sola interested slightly
"Lancer did?" She asked, if Lancer like the speech then maybe she can use it to tell what kind of topic that man like
"Yep! You want to hear it again?" He grinned when Sola nodded. He take deep breath and pull out ramen cup out of nowhere "So what if we eating?! There no rule that forbid us, Servants from eating REAL food!" Naruto declared boldly, slowly he stand on his feet and raising his ramen cup as if it was trophy, gaining everyone attention "Even if there are! What it matter for us?! We are superior spirits! Throwing away logic and kicking reason to the curb! Beautifully following the golden road! If there's a wall, we knock it down! We follow a path built with our own hands!" He continued strongly, his Charisma A+ now working as everyone stare at him with awe and respect despite no one ask how the hell the strange topic about eating now move to speech like this "The burning energy that lift our souls entirely to the core of our heart! The perfect Heroic Spirit!" JUST WHO THE HELL… DO YOU THINK WE ARE, DATTEBAYO?!" He finished off his extremely manly speech by shouting to the heavens above. And there another silhouette of an erupting volcano appeared behind him again, probably effect of using simple genjutsu.
Everyone, even random people who walk on road stopped and seems in awe at Naruto speech despite they don't know what he talk about. But there something about him that make everyone basked in awe. Even Sola also admit she left speechless at the bold speech
That until one children spoke
"Isn't that similar like one from Gurren Lagan?" One children who near asked with sparkle on his eyes
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Cue sweatdrop come from everyone as they stare at Naruto with blank look as if he the most idiotic person
Said the blonde have decency to look sheepish as blush adorned his face
"Its not! I don't even know what is this Gurren Lagan thing!" Naruto retorted petulantly
Everyone only whispered for moment while give said the blonde strange look. Sola herself also one of them
Naruto sit back as if he not just giving speech that he stole from manga and flash Sola grin
"I think I will go back now.." Sola murmured as she about to stand and leave, she really get headache now
"Oi, oi! Wait, ttebayo!" Naruto called in slight frantic manner "Not need to be like that, man you can't take joke." He pouted slightly while huffing his cheek
Sola in response merely deadpanned. She began to wondering now why the heck she still staying? Shouldn't she go away already to avoid danger?
"You must be wondering why you still stay with me right?" Caster asked with grin and for moment Sola tensed
It was the second time he read her mind. Does Caster cast silent spell to her? This is bad if that true then-
"It because I'm super awesome!"
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"Excuse me but I will leave now." Sola stated as she began to stand while pull out money to pay the drink and food she eat
"Wait! Wait! Hey! I'm not finish talking, ttebayo!"
It take quite moment of them but sadly and strangely Sola found herself sit again with Naruto put sheepish grin on his face. Really she still wondering why she stay until now?
'To gathering information about him so I can use it for advantage of Lancer. Yeah... That must be it...' Sola thought with sigh, if she recall from Kayneth Caster is Masterless Servant. Now if she play this right maybe she can persuade him to become their ally? An extra Servant will guarantee their winning chance
"Alright, joke aside." Naruto said and Sola taken back by his sudden tone "I come here honestly is just coincidence, I saw you few minutes ago and decide to follow you. Fiancé of Lancer Master..."
Sola eyebrow furrowed at that and her eyes twitched unconsciously, true Caster possibly know Kayneth have someone to come with him but to know she is his fiancé? That was something else
"Don't give me that look, I always study my enemy. As you can see, I already gather all information about you and your fiancé.." Naruto stated and he mutter thank you to waitress who give his drink, he calmly sip it before continue "And I aware of your reputation and relationship with your fiancé..."
"So?" Sola asked "I fail to see why you care about my love life.." She responded
"Oh, but that's the point Lady Sola..." Naruto chuckled "You hate your fiancé, I notice it not just by the information but also the way you react it clear you hate him. However his Servant is something else..."
Sola stiffened at the mention of Lancer and she see a smirk plastered to Caster face "I don't know what you mean..." She said
"Please... If you want to know I can sense the aura around you is affected by Lancer's. And I didn't talk about his Mana but by the illusion and hypnotize that latched to his face, his charm.." Caster grin widened slightly at Sola flinch "And after hearing last night explanation, it was clear you smitten to him. And you also know your current feeling is fake right?"
"Please get to the point Caster, I have no intention to hear your blabbering or opinion about my love life." Sola snapped, barely restrain anger at the man comment about her life
"Well... I want your help..." Caster said bluntly make Sola eyes narrowed "And in return, I will free you from your fiancé..."
"What?" Sola asked and her body freeze for moment
"I will make your fiancé perish, assassinate him, murder him, throw him to pit of Hell." Naruto elaborated "And, I will give you the peaceful life you want..."
"That sound stupid." Sola bluntly replied "What you offer is guarantee to be happen already, while I true won't bother if Kayneth died in this War but-"
"Oh believe me, your percentage to survive is close to zero Lady Sola..." Naruto cut her before she able to continue. He then push some folder to Sola and the woman stare at it. Seeing his look, the fiancé of Lancer Master slowly take it and read the page "Kiritsugu Emiya, or known as "Magus Killer" always succeed on his mission and not bother to use mundane way to gain his goal. Surely you know it seeing last night you just got bombed by him." He stated and Sola stare at him after reading the data
"And what connection of this with my life?" She asked
"Even if Kayneth or Lancer already dead, he still going to target you." Naruto answered "Why? Because he don't want anyone to stand on his way, he don't want someone will try to hold some grudge and taking revenge on him. He will kill you and seeing you in the War, no one will bother an extra body bag."
Sola freeze at that statement. Her mind began to process what Caster just said. However her bravery back and all the negative thing on her mind pushed away
"Well, then good luck with that. While Kayneth is arrogant but he have skills to back his claim. He are talented as much as I hate to admit it and I don't think Emiya will able to beat him.." Sola said and its true, despite Kayneth being prick and asshole but the man is prodigy and very skilled even famous in Clocktower
"Let me ask this then Lady Sola. Two people fighting each other, same skills, same ability, same strength and else. However one of them willing to cheat and using dirty way while the other bound to code honor." Caster eyebrow rised and he lean back to chair "Let's be realistic, which one going to win?"
Sola open her mouth to reply before she found there no sound come out from it. Slowly, she snap close her jaw and grind her teeth together. The answer is obvious, she already can see the scenario happen in her mind
She can imagine the battle between Kayneth and Emiya, and what going to happen. Emiya proved to be dangerous by blatantly ignoring innocent and bombard down a hotel with many civilian just to get them, the method clearly ruthless and very crude
Kayneth who have prided himself and overconfidence, will meet his demise. She had no doubt about that, while she believe in Lancer ability but she actually not that confident in Kayneth seeing he too... Arrogance for his own good
"And giving his Magus nature, I doubt Kayneth will use same way like Emiya. Oh yes, I can see the ending. Kayneth got too confidence, then fatally wounded and won't be able to participate, leaving Lancer to you and Emiya will target you next. What you can do? I doubt you can win against him, you only healer not fighter." Naruto stated as his blue eyes pierce through her eyes
Sola not woman that give up slightly, she still have her bravery and able to ask while still putting her cool mask "And how you know that will happen?"
"It because Kiritsugu Emiya is Assassin, he is that kind type of man. A man who willing to do anything to reach his goal..." Naruto sip his drink before place it to table, he leaned forward and meet Sola gaze "And I know well how that people think, because I'm King of Assassin, and that will exactly what I do if I were on his place." He finished in stern tone
Sola found herself gulped. Actually there quite many hole in Caster statement, she aware of that however the aura Caster radiate somehow make her believe it could and will happen in future. There something about Caster that made her freeze and somehow can't find hole on his words
It was part of Naruto Charisma after all... When he become ally, people around him will feel save and confident, that was proved in Fourth Shinobi War. However when he become enemy, the Charisma affect them and think what Naruto said actually could be happen and is right. Zabuza, Haku, and all who his enemy is living proof of that
"So here's the deal. When Kayneth disappear or proved to be disposable, you come to me and I will protect you. I guarantee you will survive from this War and continue to live." Naruto offered the deal as he see Sola realize the situation
Sola appear to almost accept the deal, however suddenly something flashed on her mind "H-How about Lancer?"
Naruto blinked, ah right this woman still under Lancer charm "It was unavoidable fate, he and I will face each other in the end. It was War after all..." He said "However!" He added when notice Sola about to protest "Isn't it will be better if we fight together even only for moment? The chance of Lancer and your survival is more high and you also can learn about me more close."
Once again, Sola found what Caster said sounds logical and reasonable. Alliance clearly going to make them get advantage facing opponent, but still Kayneth still could be usef-
"And I don't want to work with your fiancé. From his attitude yesterday I already can see what kind of person is he, and I assure you I will murder him the moment he dare to insult me." Naruto added simply like he talk about weather rather than murdering someone
Oh well, it worthy shot
Sola take deep breath before let out sigh, she bring her hand and rub her fingers
"Very well then... But before I agreed, I want to know what you need from me?" She asked
Naruto eyes seems shimmer in excitement and amusement hearing that. His grin turned to fox-like and he place both his palms on his chin
"Well... Lady Sola, your family quite famous in Clock Tower right?" Naruto grinned "Then I will need help to tracking certain Vampire..."
Sometime later
Kariya Matou let out cough as he drag his body back to Matou Estate. Today he will visit Sakura like usual
He know Zouken forbid him to come back but he don't give damn. And he also sure as well the old bug also don't care
He sure the man actually have fun seeing his pained condition
He keep walking for moment until he reach the forest and tree that surround the Matou Estate. However when he walk in, he can't help but feel something off
There something happen...
While its true Kariya did not receive any training in magecraft but one thing he knew, when he near the Estate, the insect inside him will become quite active and he will feel pain slightly since they near Zouken, the patriarch of them
But now, that sensation is no longer exist. The insect last night also seems not giving much pain like usual, he suspect it because Caster do something to them last night but he still can't help but think there something wrong
So he go back to the Estate and it proven true when the insects inside him not active as usual
And also he notice there no Boundary Field in the place. All of them gone, he can't even sense it a little! His insect should sense it when he got near but this far none of them reacted
He come to one conclusion
Something happen in Matou Estate
That also one of reason why he go to Estate now
"Ara, you back so soon? Didn't your grandfather told you to stay away?"
Kariya eyes widened when hearing familiar voice, he snap his head like broken neck to above and see Caster crouching on the tree, stare down at him
"Caster..." Kariya said in shock. Why Caster here?! What happen?!
Then something hit him like a brick. Their conversation last night reveal that Matou Estate have no Servant that protect it and it one of oldest generation family! Containing so many information and secret of the Grail!
The place clearly like feast in middle of forest
And Servant of Magecraft like Caster who able to go toe on toe with Berserker and also good in Magecraft... The Matou Estate clearly very big prey
"You didn't need to afraid about that old insect. He dead." Caster stated as he bend his body to sit position, inwardly he feel amused at Kariya shock expression "Sakura-chan also save, the original now playing with her in park." He added with soft smile
He stare at Kariya, the fragile man eyes is wide, shock and disbelief on his expression before he stammer out "Why?"
"To be blunt, I have no intention to saving her. I come here because it the most defenseless one and also contain many information." Caster said simply before he smile slightly "But seeing little girl that break and in such mental state, I can't let that just slip right?" His smile turned to grin before he point to himself with his thumb "After all, I'm Heroic Spirit. And it was Hero job to save damsel in distress!" He stated proudly
Kariya stare at Caster with gaped face. The whiskered blonde can see the sick man shocked beyond belief and then slowly his face morphed to one of delight, slowly he fell to his knee
"T-Thank you..."
It was small and barely reach Caster ear. But the blonde hero hear it and his grin turned to smile again
"Your welcome, Kariya Matou..." He replied softly before he jump from the branch and landed on his side, he carry the fragile man that still crying on his shoulder "Now, let clean these thing that eating you. You not need to participate in this War anymore..." He murmured as he carry the man with him back to Matou Estate
Few hours later
Naruto stare at Kariya Matou who back to his healthy condition that currently hugging Sakura in relieve and happiness
He must say, cleaning the insect inside Kariya is quite challenge. Most his blood circular and spine is broken, the only thing that keep them into one is the insect that filled with Prana, and when those Prana used the thing that glued Kariya body will burst, resulting very painful sensation
To think there someone who went this far to save someone in this era. Naruto must admit he, impressed by Kariya spirit.
He even use some Rikudō Senjutsu to heal the poor man back to his prime condition. The damage is too far to be undo and the only thing that he could do is to recreate and regenerate new organs, remove the corrupted and destroyed one and build the new one
Naruto stare at his backhand, there now exist tattoo on it, indicating the Command Seal he get from Kariya
Since it was clear Kariya will dead if he summon Berserker once again due to the amount of Prana, Naruto offer to take the Servant away
At first the man skeptical but since he almost have no reason to keep fighting in the war, he reluctantly give the Command Seal. He do that in order Matou family won't be targeted since they are not Master and without the Command Seal it will make them more safe
However one thing that Caster must do, is giving Tokiomi a good kick in his ass for what he did to Sakura. After reading the data Naruto give to him, Kariya find out the reason why Tokiomi give Sakura to Zouken and needless to say he clearly displeased
Naruto only response by stating he didn't need to told him since he personally going to visit Tokiomi and give him lecture, a very harsh one after he dispose Archer later
"So what your opinion, Berserker?" Naruto asked
The black knight who stay on his side didn't response. The insanity he have due to Mad Enhancement is gone, Naruto use Command Seal to dispel it and turn him back
"I think what you do is honorable thing... Master.." Berserker called, his tone quite reluctant since it feel strange to call another Servant Master "Saving some children and renuite the family... Even in Mad Enhancement condition I still aware what happen to my original Master. And I must say thanks for helping him and returned my sanity even if only for moment." He said in honest grateful tone
Naruto who cross his arm while leaned on the wall give slight grin to the black knight. Lancelot of Knight Round Table, that was clearly surprise even for him. For honorable Knight to enter Berserker-class, that was clearly shocking
"Just doing my job... It was what Hero do right? Saving people? And trust me, in my life I loss count how many time I save damsel in distress." Naruto chuckled
"If I may ask Master, you said you are Masterless before right?" He asked and Naruto nodded "Then how you provide Prana for me? I aware Caster-class Servant possess large Mana perhaps but you already without Master and now you also provide me with one." He really curious, while true he not as strong as when he in insane form, but he still strong, he not weakened slightly and his status is just like when he summoned as Saber-class by proper Master
"You confused why I'm not weakened slightly?" Naruto concluded and Berserker nodded "It because now I currently take Mana from surrounding, you aware the Natural Energy that always surround us aren't you? I able to absorb them and turn them into my own energy."
"That was quite ability..." Berserker remarked in slight awe, it mean Caster actually capable to exist as long as he want and not need to worry about Mana
"Same like yours right? Ability to turn anything into Noble Phantasm is quite scary." Naruto commented back "However, the amount of drain is quite large and the income of my Mana is not equal to outcome. So in order to balance that I use the Mana from the insect in this building."
The one who inside my original Master?"
"Yeah, if you want to know there hundreds and near thousand of them! I absorb all of their Mana and store it in... You could say I turn them to battery, simple as that. Your status actually provided by those Mana..." Naruto explained while using simple words, he can't just bluntly tell him about Fuinjutsu since he will be confused more
"I see... You must be very strong Magus in your age if you able to do that..." Berserker complimented, this Caster maybe can rivaled Merlin or Morgan, heck! His instinct even told him Caster is more than them perhaps
"Strong is weak words to describe me." Naruto snorted make Berserker eyes twitched slightly, and he not modest too "Anyway, let's go Berserker."
Berserker blinked in surprise at that "Pardon? But isn't it will be necessary if I stay here?"
"This place is strong Berserker, very strong." Naruto stated simply "I already place countless trap that will be triggered and there also 5 of my clones stay in here, and my clones is Servant too. 5 of them more than enough to deal with anyone..." He said
Indeed, the place now already turned to strong fortress by Naruto. In Caster-class, he able to perform Fuinjutsu and create thing from his World beyond other class. While true his trap is not exaggerated like Magus, however the trap is no doubt deadly and fatal even can damage Servant
For example, who will suspect a simple paper will explode stronger than C4? Nope, no one. That is one of wonder of Fuinjutsu
"Onii-chan will go?" Sakura who with Kariya asked and Naruto turn to her
"Yeah, Onii-chan want to beat bad guy!" Naruto declared with puffing his chest make the little girl giggle slightly "There another Princess like you that Onii-chan have to rescue."
"Really? Does it mean I will have friend?" Sakura asked and Naruto hummed
"You will have, Kariya here will go to park with you today and you will find new friend!"
Kariya who watching Naruto and Sakura interaction can't help but smile. In his eyes, Caster indeed is good man. He maybe can become cold and dangerous but despite all of that trait he not bad or evil guy
"Sakura, can you take drink for uncle? Uncle and Onii-chan need to talk.." Kariya asked and Sakura blinked but nodded nonetheless. As he see the girl gone, he turned to Naruto again "No matter how many time I speak it, but I never bored. So I will said it again, thank you for saving Sakura..."
"Your welcome." Naruto simple response "Like I said, I just doing my job as proper Heroic Spirit."
Kariya let out chuckle at that, Caster truly interesting. He have personality almost like Saber-class and yet, also can be dangerous like Assassin "I know its late to ask this but... What your desire to Grail?" He asked
Naruto who hearing that narrowed his eyebrow, he expect the question will come soon 'Not yet...' Naruto thought 'No one can know why I'm here, not yet...'."That would be telling right?" He chuckled in good nature manner "I will tell you later Kariya however rest assure, I'm not going to wish for World Domination or something like that." He said
Kariya slowly nodded, seems satisfied at that albeit little annoyed. However if he didn't know Caster wish but Kariya can tell Caster is believable person. There something about him that make the Matou believe on him
"Come Berserker... Let meet your King..." Naruto called as he turn around to leave
"My... King?" Berserker asked in surprise
"Ah, you didn't know? I make appointment with your King to meet this noon in bridge, depend on how her response. We, maybe have battle this noon."
Another chapter done
So yeah, in this chapter we see Naruto interact with Taiga. I hope you all satisfied with their conversation, of course the Tiger of Fuyuki will make her appearance more later!
And we also have Kiritsugu who targeting Lancer again! Naruto also make his move to Clock Tower by contacting Sola!
I hope you like how Naruto show his intelligence, while true he can be childish and playful but he also can show serious and mature side
This Naruto maybe little OC but it because he come from AU, unlike the one in Cannon and while true he still the same blonde we know but he have his moment as Emperor
Kariya also reunited by Sakura and agree to give Berserker Command Seal to Naruto. Sorry if you not satisfied due to it short reason but I don't feel like to write full drama, if you wish to know I'm not good one to write it, I'm more into action and fighting xP and little romance too maybe
But I think the reason I give about Kariya is good. He won't give his Command Seal very easy but after learn the reason why Tokiomi give Sakura there nothing he need to know anymore. So he give it to Naruto and he sure the blonde will kick his ass, not to mention he can't provide Lancelot Prana anymore since all the Crest Worm from his body removed
As for everyone believe in Naruto, it was his nature and Charisma. I mean come on dude, Naruto give Talk no Jutsu to Obito Uchiha who already become Juubi Jinchuuriki and close enough to perform Infinite Tsukuyomi! That was something more big than what happen currently! So I don't want hear any of you complaint about this!
Fate/Zero actually going to be shorter than Fate/Stay Night. I think it will finish in 15 or 16 chapter, it because the participant is more brutal and also not hesitate to move. Kiritsugu is example for that, of course it will be longer if one chapter only contain 5K+ words or 6K rather than 7K+ or 10K+
Berserker Mad Enhancement, I don't know is it could be canceled without Command Seal but I sure it can be cancel with one if the Master wish to. Matou Family is the one who design Command Seal so it won't be hard if to move the Seal to another person even Servant, Book of the False Attendant is more impossible if you want to protest. That book practically turned Command Seal into token!
And why Naruto didn't tell everyone about cursed Grail. That should be very obvious why, if you don't know then clearly you need to reread the entire series. I won't tell it why since I also found it amusing to see you all struggle *Insert Evil Kotomine Kirei laugh here*
Anyway! Sorry for not entering Saber/Naruto, but I don't think the time will be right in this Chapter
Their talk will come in next chapter and I assure you there will be battle, you don't think invitation like that won't gain anyone attention right? Even if it day, as long no one see it will be fine to fight
Well, I guess this all for this chapter! Please give Favorite, Follow, and Review to me! Even it only short but it really give me spirit to update :D
Ja Ne! XD