Hey everyone, this is another Naruto/Game of Thrones crossover story that I wanted to try. I love the first one I wrote but I want to go in a different direction with this one. This time I want to have a Naruto who isn't insanely over powered but instead one who would fit more into the world that George R.R. Martin had created. But again, with some twists and abilities that are different. So I hope you guys enjoy this version. I've changed up some things to hopefully make it more interesting. Enjoy!

Maelstrom in Westeros

Naruto Uzumaki or Azor Ahai? From humble beginnings to destiny

The world has many wondrous and dangerous aspects to it, from roaming landscapes to freezing tundra and dangerous creatures and people all over the land. In the Land of Westeros, it was divided into the 7 kingdoms and ruled by the King and lord of the 7 kingdoms. The 7 Kingdoms came to be after the first men and the Andals claimed Westeros and the 7 realms were created, each with their own King until Aegon Targaryen went on his conquest and all the realms bowed to him.

The various realms of Westeros are ruled by Lords with great houses and over time, those houses change with Targaryen being the ruling house in Kings Landing until the events of Robert Baratheon's rebellion and House Baratheon became the ruling house of the 7 Kingdoms. The various realms are divided as such: House Stark rules the North, House Tully of Riverrun rules the Riverlands, House Arryn of the Eyrie rule the Vale, House Lannister of Casterly Rock rule the Westernlands, House Baratheon of Storms End rule over the Stormlands and Kings Landing, House Tyrell of Highgarden rule the Reach, and House Martell of Sunspear rule Dorne.

All these houses played politics and war with one another, through years of bloodshed and uprising. King Robert Baratheon, Ned Stark of Winterfell, Tywin Lannister of Casterly Rock, Prince Doran Martell of Sunspear, these were men of position and power that others sought to give favor in hopes for the favor returned. To the smallfolk, all they cared about was having a good harvest, no sickness and pleasant weather. Little did the high lords and rulers of Westeros know, is that from the smallfolk, one of the most influential members of the game would arise.

In a small town between Riverrun and Casterly Rock, there was a family with an interesting story to tell. The small town was called The Village Hidden by Leaves, or Hidden Leaf, as the people who lived there shortened it. In the small town, there were farmers, seamstresses, an inn and a pub and a smith, and in that smith's small workshop and adjoining home is where the interesting story resides. The owner of the smith shop was a man by the name of Minato. He was from Essos and was once a leader of the Second Sons before he left the group and came to Westeros to start a new life with his wife. His wife was Kushina Uzumaki, a well known trader from the lands east of Essos who eventually came to Essos. The two met and developed a loving relationship and eventually married.

They decided to move to Westeros for a new start away from Essos and the bad influences this kind of place could have on their family. Minato was a very skilled swordsman and archer while Kushina was skilled in dagger fighting and close quarters combat. The two moved to Westeros and made their way the small town where Minato became the towns new smith while Kushina helped out around the inn and helped the seamstresses. The two slowly were welcomed into the community and loved their home. Eventually they had a son named Naruto who was the spitting image of his father, including his spiky blonde hair but had his mother's fiery personality. They raised Naruto as Kushina helped teach him to read and write and about some of the history of Essos that she knew. He also got some lessons from some of the more knowledgeable people in the town about the 7 kingdoms and common stuff like how to address higher lords and stuff like that. Minato and Kushina also taught their son how to defend himself. Minato taught him sword skills and archery while Kushina instructed him on close combat fighting and using daggers.

Naruto was a kind person, he loved his family and the other people of the town often commented on how helpful and honorable Naruto was. Naruto helped others often but he wasn't naïve. His parents told him from an early age that it was good to be kind and honorable and a good person, but the rest of the world wouldn't share their thinking. So he had to learn how to be careful as well. Especially with the events that he would soon find himself stuck in.

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Year 292 AL: 6 years before the events of Game of Thrones

Things in the 7 Kingdoms were as normal and calm as they could be, or as normal as the land had experienced after King Robert usurped the Targaryens and took the Iron Throne. After that, Robert Baratheon ruled and things were relatively calm until Balon Greyjoy of the Iron Islands proclaimed himself King and pillaged the 7 Kingdoms. He sought to rebel against King Robert and show the glory of the Ironborn but that failed. After the Greyjoy rebellion, things were relatively calm.

In Hidden Leaf, it was a normal day just like any other. Vendors and merchants sold what they had, farmers were selling fresh produce to people for supper and travelers came and left the village. In the surrounding forests, a deer was munching on some grass near a small creak. It was happy and content in its habitat when it heard some birds fly over head. Its head popped up for a second and then looked around. The last thing it saw was a steel tipped arrow shoot out from a bush and find its mark right in the deer's neck. The deer fell over as the arrow shot had pretty much killed the deer, but the deer continued to struggle for a brief moment before it stopped completely.

"Ah, finally." A voice said as the archer stepped out from the bushes and over to his prey. The archer was around the age of 15 summers, but despite his young age his face and body was matured. His face was devoid of any baby fat and at the current height of 5ft9, the young man was going to be a strong and tall man when he finished growing. This man was Naruto Uzumaki, son of Minato from Essos and Kushina Uzumaki. He took his mother's last name since his father didn't use a last name.

Naruto walked over to the deer and pulled out the arrow in the deer's neck. He then took out a rope, grabbed a large stick and tied the deer's legs to the stick to carry it back to town. Naruto had grown up into a fine young man, he was very fit from all the training his parents gave him and the hunting he did in his spare time. He had spiky blonde hair that honestly made him look like a Lannister but Naruto got it from his father. He had the fit athletic build of a seasoned knight but he wasn't massive. He was wearing some boots, clothe pants, a tunic and a hunting cloak with a hood that was colored dark green to blend in with the environment. He had a belt that held two small daggers with a recurve bow and the quiver on his back.

Naruto hoisted the deer onto his shoulders and made the trek back to his town. The trek was about 30 minutes but he finally made it to town. Naruto smiled at some of the other towns people who smiled back, seeing Naruto getting back from a hunt. Naruto was the towns most gifted hunter and archer and whenever he went on a hunt and had extra meat, he would share it out with everyone. He also worked with the towns butcher, hunting and bringing him some animals in exchange for a few coppers or silvers, depending on what he brought.

Naruto walked through the town to the butcher shop, run by an old man named Arthur Mance. "Mance, I got you a deer today." Naruto said as he brought over the deer and put it down on the table as Arthur looked it over.

"And it's a fine one at that. Nice age, good amount of meat on it, well done. Of course, I shouldn't expect any less from the towns best hunter." Arthur said as he walked over to a drawer to get Naruto's payment. Just a few coppers. "Here, Naruto."

"Thank you." Naruto said as he put the coppers in his pocket.

"How's your mother?" Arthur asked.

"Same as yesterday. She's getting by." Naruto said.

"Well, she's a tough lass. She'll pull through." Arthur said as he grabbed some rabbit meat he put aside for Naruto and his mother. "Here, she loves rabbit."

"Thanks, Mance. I'll see you later." Naruto said as he hugged the man and went home. Naruto's home was a small hut that was comfortable for three people and set up next to the town's smith shop which was now run by some new people. Naruto walked in to his home and put his bow on a hook.

"Mom, I'm home." Naruto said as he took off his cloak and put the meat on the kitchen table.

"How was hunting?" She asked as Naruto walked into her room to she her in bed. A year ago, Kushina got sick with some kind of disease that the town's healer and the neighboring Maester from Riverrun couldn't identify. She was growing weaker and her skin was getting paler, but she was tough and kept pushing through.

"It was fine. Nailed another deer." Naruto said as he sat down next to her on her bed and handed her a cup of tea.

"I'd imagine you have killed plenty of deer and stags in those woods. King Robert wouldn't be happy what you're doing to his house animal." Kushina joked as she took a sip of tea and Naruto chuckled.

"Well, it's all there is to hunt aside from the occasional rabbit. How are you feeling?" Naruto asked.

"Stop worrying about me. God, you sound just like your father." Kushina said as Naruto smiled, remembering his dad. Minato died about 2 years ago after he stopped a group of 70 bandits from pillaging the town. Using a bow, spear and sword, he managed to kill all the bandits but died from the wounds he got from the battle.

"Yeah, well he's right to worry." Naruto said as Kushina smiled and kissed his hand. "Mance gave us some rabbit."

"Oh, my favorite." Kushina said with a smile as Naruto smiled back.

"I'll get it started." Naruto said as Kushina held his hand, signaling him to stay for a bit.

"When Diane came over to check on me, she showed me something interesting." Kushina said as she pulled out a piece of paper. Naruto took it and saw that it was a flyer. "King Robert is hosting a tournament in celebration of Prince Joffrey's 10th nameday. Archery, Melee and jousting tournament. Anyone is allowed to enter with gold dragons as the prize."

"Yeah, you'd think that King Robert would have better things to do than host a tournament for his son." Naruto joked as Kushina smiled.

"Anyone is allowed to participate. Why don't you go?" She asked.

"That'd be fun but I'm needed here." Naruto said as Kushina frowned.

"No you aren't. I may be sick but I'm not an invalid. I can take care of myself fine and we have friends who will stop by and look after me." Kushina said as Naruto smiled.

"I think I should stick around here. Who's gonna look after you and make sure you're safe?" Naruto asked.

"I'm not weak by any means. And your father and I trained you to be one of the best fighters and archers there is. And its time you go out and see the world…and win use some prize money." Kushina said with a smile as Naruto smiled back. "And if you don't go, I'll kick you out of this house, tie you to our horse and drag you there myself."

"{Chuckles} Ok, I'll go. But only for the tournaments and then I'll come right back." Naruto said as Kushina smiled. "And maybe pick up a few things from Kings Landing. Maybe some new tea or that Dornish wine you use to like so much?"

"That sounds like a plan." Kushina said with a smile. "The tournament is in three days so you should leave tomorrow."

"Ok. Now I'll get supper started." Naruto said as he got up and left.

The next morning, Naruto was outside his home, dressed and ready to make the trek to Kings Landing. He was now dressed in combat boots and pants that seamstress made him. He had on a light short-sleeved tunic and his hunting hood and cloak with the hood down. He had leather knee pads and shoulder guards with small metal elbow pads that belonged to his father. On his hands, were special gauntlets that Kushina had Minato make Naruto when he was old enough. They were a light weight metal so they weren't heavy and covered his fists and forearms with spikes on the forearm part that could catch swords and break them. They were perfect for close quarters fighting and could easily knock someone out if you hit someone with them.

He had a belt around his waist which held two small daggers that belonged to his mother. The two daggers were sharp with a blade about a foot in length and a small handle. (Aragorn's dagger from Lord of the Rings) He also had two small trench blades on his back, that were good at close quarters fighting with a blade long enough to do some damage against non-armored opponents. He also had small pouches on his belt that contained small, sharp throwing stars that his mother use to use. They were good at keeping people at a distant or for quick kills against non-armored people. Naruto had his quiver on his back with his recurve bow and to top it off, Naruto had his father's sword around his waist.

Naruto's father used a different kind of sword than the swordsmen of Westeros and Essos. Westeros based swordsman used bastard or long swords while in Essos, they used curved blades or small short swords. Minato used a blade called a katana, a sword with a slight curved, slender single edged blade, a circular guard and a long grip. The blade was about 2-3 feet in length and was excellent for close combat and fast sword movements. The katana had a dark red leather grip and the blade had a dark red color to the metal that gave it a very ominous feeling.

The sword was called the Red Death. This sword was extremely special because Minato gave it to Naruto before he died. Minato told Naruto that this katana was forged from Valyrian Steel, which made it one of the sharpest, strongest and most valuable swords in the world. Minato told Naruto that he got it from his father when his father died and that his father had gotten it from his father and so on and so on. Minato wanted to keep up the tradition and passed the sword down to Naruto when he was old enough. It was one of Naruto's most prized possessions.

Naruto finished putting some extra clothes and his gauntlets in a pack and onto his horse. He also had a pouch for water and some dried meat. After he made sure he got everything, his mother and some friends from the town had gathered to see him off.

Naruto smiled as he walked up to his mom and hugged her. "I'll be back soon." Naruto said.

"I know you will. But you'll come back with some extra dragons and a reputation. I know you'll do great." Kushina said as she kissed his cheek and Naruto then hugged and said goodbye to some friends before he finally got on his horse and began to leave the town. Naruto rode out of the town along the dirt road to a spot where a small symbol of the 7 was placed near a tree, the spot where his father was buried.

'Wish me luck, dad.' Naruto said as he then left for Kings Landing.

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The day of the tournament in honor of Joffrey Baratheon's 10th nameday had come to Kings Landing. Lords and dignitaries from all of the 7 kingdoms had come to be seen or have their knights participate in the tournaments and win some fame and fortune. Even the princes of Dorne had come to the tournament, despite the tensions between them and House Lannister. Kings Landing was filled to the brim as the inns and brothels were being filled to the max. The pavilion and ground where the tournaments would be held was large enough so that all three tournaments were together.

The archery tournament was held in a small area with an elevated platform and targets set up a few meters away. The melee tournament was held in a large circled off area. The area was large enough so that several dozen knights could fight and there would be enough room with a wooden fence and gate surrounding the area so no fight spilled into the stands. The joust took up more of the space since it needed to be large enough so that the horses had enough space to gallop.

The first tournament was archery and that wasn't going to start for another few hours. Some of the knights and squires who were participating had arrived early as the stands were still empty. The pavilion over looking the archery tournament was where the high lords and the royal family would sit and watch with the comfort of shade and servants to bring them food and wine. King Robert was already there, sitting his chair and drinking his wine. The Queen, Cersei Lannister sat to his right with her son Joffrey, next to her. Tommen Baratheon and Myrcella Baratheon sat next to Joffrey with Jamie Lannister, a member of the Kings guard and their uncle standing guard.

Other high lords and people of importance were sitting on the pavilion, including the Hand of the King, Jon Arryn. He took his place next to Robert with Ser Barristan next to him. Tywin Lannister sat next to him, with Mace Tyrell next to him with his son and daughter Loras and Margaery. Master of Coin Petyr Baelish was there as well, along with Stannis and Renly Baratheon. The high lords were just relaxing in the shade, enjoying wine and talking before the tournament started.

Tyrion Lannister was sipping some wine and looked at Little Finger who was writing some notes down in a little book. "Lord Baelish, I don't suppose your betting pool for the tournaments is open?"

"Of course, Lord Tyrion. Care to place a wager?" Baelish asked as Tyrion had a servant get him another cup of wine.

"I would. Now I think 100 dragons would be enough." Tyrion said.

"On which tournament. The archery, melee or joust?" Baelish asked.

"I don't really care about the archery portion. I'll bet on my brother, Jaime to win the joust, and The Mountain to win the melee." Tyrion said.

"Well, then I'll have to bet on the mountain to win the joust instead, Lord Tyrion. The Mountain hasn't lost the joust yet." Baelish said.

"Yes, but this is the first time my brother is participating." Tyrion said as he got his wine cup and took a sip.

"I'll get in on this bet. I bet that the Hound wins the joust." Renly said as Petyr wrote it down.

"Very good, Lord Renly." Baelish said.

"Can I have a wager as well?" They heard as they saw Prince Oberyn walk up with his daughters Obara, Tyene and Nymeria and his brother, Prince Doran.

"Of course, Prince Oberyn. Who would you like to bet on?" Baelish asked.

"Well anyone besides the Mountain or the Kingslayer. I place a hundred on my own man, Ser Qatar Sand to win both." Oberyn said.

"Of course, Prince Oberyn." Baelish said as he took down some numbers. "Your grace, would you like to place a wager?"

"Ah, I don't care about that. I want to see something new! Every single tournament, its either the Kingslayer, the mountain or Ser Barristan who wins. What does it take to get someone new to win?" Robert said.

"It's slim picking, your grace. Ser Barristan, Clegane and Lannister are the best knights in all the Kingdoms." Baelish said.

"Bah!" Robert replied as he finished his wine and got another.

Near the gates of the city, merchants and late travelers were making their way into the city. One of them happened to be Naruto, he was running late. Naruto was on his horse, maneuvering his way through the city to go sign up for the tournaments. He just had to follow the swarm of people.

"Dammit, I'm late. I just had to stop and help that merchant with his wagon. It took me hours to help him and made me late. Come on." Naruto ushered his horse to move faster so he wouldn't be late. He made it to a point where he couldn't go any farther on his horse so he tied his horse to a post and made his way on foot.

"Sorry. Excuse me. Pardon me. Watch out." Naruto said as he ran through the crowds of people to make it to the sign up for the tournaments. Naruto made it to the tournament grounds where he saw a horde of spectators make their way into the stands for the tournament. Naruto then saw a small line of people with quivers and long bows and figured that'd be where he should sign up. Naruto made his way over and tapped the man in front of him on the shoulder.

"Excuse me, is this where you sign up for the tournaments?" Naruto asked.

"Aren't you a little young to do this?" The man asked.

"I'm old enough." Naruto responded as the man nodded his head. Naruto waited in line as he finally made it to the judges who were writing down the name of the participants.

"Can I help you? Are you lost, boy?" One of the judges asked.

"I'm here to sign up for the archery competition and the melee." Naruto said as they looked at him like he's crazy.

"Are you sure?" They asked.

"I'm sure. I swear by the 7." Naruto said, serious as a heart beat as they nodded.

"Name?" The judge asked.

"Naruto Uzumaki from the Hidden Leaf Village." Naruto said as they nodded and handed him red piece of cloth that he would wrap around his arm to signify he was participating in the tournament.

Naruto walked to the waiting area with the other participants and tied the cloth around his arm. He then took out his bow and double checked it to make sure it was ready. The spectators filed into the available seats and those that couldn't find seats were forced to stand.

King Robert was sitting and drinking wine and stood up. "All right, start the damn competition!" Robert shouted as the judges nodded.

"All right, you lot. Let's get started!" The judge shouted as the first group of archers stepped onto the platform that could hold about 12 archers. The archery competition was divided into several rounds with the winner of each group moving on to the next round until only one was left.

Two groups of archers had their chance and two men made it to the next round. Naruto stepped up with the third group of archers and stood on the platform. The other men looked at him, wondering what someone so young would be here, he was an idiot. Naruto looked around and saw that everyone else was at least 10 summers older than him. Oh well, if they underestimated him, that was there mistake.

"All right, draw your arrows!" The judge shouted as everyone grabbed an arrow from their quiver. Naruto pulled out an arrow and put it on his bow and drew it back. Naruto aimed down to the middle target at the very center and took a breath.

"Release!" The judge shouted as everyone released their arrows and they flew to the targets. They all managed to hit the target but only one hit dead center, the one that Naruto shot. Naruto smiled as the spectators clapped and Naruto moved over to the pedestal where the other archers who advanced were standing. The targets were quickly cleaned and the next group of archers took their place.

'Guess all that time hunting in the forests was well spent.' Naruto thought to himself as the next group of archers fired and another person advanced. The rounds continued until there were about now 50 people who were going to advance to the next round. Now five rounds with 10 archers until 5 were left, and then it would be the final round.

Naruto stood on the platform with 9 other archers to decide who would be one of the 5 archers in the last round. They drew another arrow and fired it at the targets and Naruto hit the dead center again and was one of the 5 to make it to the final round.

Naruto waited for the other 4 archers to advance and he could hear people whisper in the stands. They asked questions about who he was and how he managed to advance this far, some of them were in the pavilion.

"That boy is quite the shot to make it this far." Oberyn said, watching Naruto and his accuracy was excellent. He also seemed very calm.

"Indeed. Usually boy's his age aren't that good shots." Loras said, as he was impressed. Pinpoint accuracy with a bow and arrow was not easy and only seasoned archers could hit the same point twice.

"Aim and accuracy, aside. He's still just a boy." Baelish said.

"Ha, but he's more of a man now then you were at his age, Baelish." Robert joked as everyone laughed while Baelish seethed in anger.

"Let's see if he can win this." Tyrion said as he took a sip of wine.

"2,000 gold dragons on the boy winning this!" Robert shouted as he chugged his wine.

Finally it was down to the last 5 archers who made it. Naruto stepped up onto the podium with the others as the other archers were shocked he made it this far but Naruto didn't pay them any attention. He was focused. Naruto knocked an arrow on his bow as he looked down at his target. The 5 archers each had a target and the closest one to the center won.

"All right, to win this tournament! Knock!" The judge said as their arrows were knocked.

"Draw!" Everyone drew back their arrows and aimed at their target.

"Loose!" The judge shouted as the arrows were fired at their targets. Everyone was quiet to listen for the hearing as the judges looked at the targets. The one that Naruto hit was dead center, but so was another, he was Mathis Coldbright from Moat Caitlin.

"It seems we have a tie. To decide the victor, we shall have the archers fire one more volley at their targets. The archer with the arrow closest to the center, wins!" The judge shouted as everyone cheered for more action. Naruto stood at attention as some squires removed the arrows from the targets and left just two. Naruto looked at Mathis and Mathis at Naruto.

"You're a very good shot." Mathis said.

"Thank you. So are you. Are you a knight?" Naruto asked.

"No. Just an archer for Moat Caitlin. And yourself, boy?" Mathis asked.

"Just a hunter." Naruto replied as Mathis nodded back in respect. Anyone who managed to make it this far earned his respect and Naruto nodded back.

"Come on, boy! Win me my money!" Robert shouted from his pavilion as Naruto was confused.

"Uh, Mathis, just a question. Is Robert Baratheon always like this?" Naruto asked.

"From what I've heard, yes." Mathis said as Naruto nodded.

"Huh. Oh well, might as well get this over with." Naruto said as the judge nodded they were ready.

"Archers, ready?!" The judge shouted as Mathis and Naruto loaded and drew back their arrows. "Release!"

The two released their arrows as they flew through the air and shot right into the targets. Both archers had managed to hit their targets dead center again. "Judges, need a ruling!" The judges said as they looked at the targets and measured that both arrows had hit dead center. It was a tie.

"Well, what's the result?!" Robert shouted.

"Uh, your grace. The two arrows have struck the exact same spot." The Judge said.

"Then fire again!" Robert shouted as the judge nodded.

"Draw your arrows!" the judge said as Naruto and Mathis drew their arrows and aimed at the targets. Since their arrows were still embedded in the targets, they would either have to hit the dead center again or very close to the dead center to win and hope the other was off.

"Loose!" The judge shouted as Naruto and Mathis released their arrows and they hit the targets. Everyone waited with baited breath as to who won. Mathis saw that his arrow was off the center by half an inch and hit right next to it. He smiled, impressed with his shot but then looked at Naruto's target and his smile turned into a frown. Naruto's arrow had struck the exact same spot as before, splitting the first arrow in half and had enough force to stick into the target.

"We have a winner!" The judge shouted as he walked up to Naruto and lifted his arm up. "Cheer for the young winner of the archery tournament!

The crowd erupted into cheers and so did the pavilion as the lords and king got on their feet and cheered. The king was the loudest, with clapping and laughter at the instant money the boy made him. Naruto smiled as he held his arms up and waved at the crowd. "WOOOOOOOOO!" Naruto shouted in happiness as he then shook Mathis's hand. "It was a pleasure."

"Aye, the pleasure was mine." Mathis said as he stepped down.

"Huh, perhaps I should have betted on the archery competition." Tyrion said as he clapped as well.

"Well done, boy!" Robert shouted as Naruto smiled. "Step forward."

Naruto walked down from the pavilion and kneeled before the King. "What's your name, boy?" Robert asked.

"Naruto Uzumaki, your grace." Naruto replied.

"Naruto, huh? Interesting name, but that's beside the point! Well done!" Robert said.

"Thank you, your grace." Naruto said.

"If you'll follow the judges, they'll have the City Watch escort you to collect your winnings of 20,000 gold dragons." Robert said.

"Thank you, your grace. But I have to remain. I have the melee competition to fight in as well." Naruto said with a smile as Robert chuckled.

"HAHAHA! Boy, you've got a big pair on you! All right, go get ready and win me some more money!" Robert shouted as he chugged another glass of wine as Naruto left to get ready. "Littlefinger, I want to bet again. Two thousand gold dragons on that boy winning the melee!"

"Yes, your grace." Baelish said, with a smirk. The boy was a good archer but had no chance against the Mountain, easy money.

"That boy must be either very cocky or not too bright to be in the melee competition against the Mountain." Tyrion said.

"Perhaps it's both." Jaime joked.

"But that boy is very good. I've seen seasoned archers hit their targets, but never one who's been able to hit the exact same spot several times. He's probably better than the archers we've got here." Barristan said.

"Indeed, Ser Barristan. He's a very talented archer. I wonder what kind of swordsman he is." Jon Arryn said.

"If he's as skilled with a sword as he is with his bow, I think we'll soon have a battle over who gives the boy the best offer to have him." Prince Oberyn said.

"Its true. That kind of talent would go to waste." Renly said.

"Well, I would be happy to take him. House Tyrell could use a good lad such as him." Mace Tyrell said.

"Dorne will fight you on that." Oberyn said.

"Or he may stay in Kings Landing to serve under Robert." Jon said.

"Time will tell, Lord Hand. But he must survive the melee first." Baelish said.

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Naruto had gathered his weapons and put his bow and quiver away for the melee competition. Naruto made his way over to the waiting area and benches set up for the people participating in the melee competition. Naruto looked around and like before with the archery competition, everyone was easily 10 summers older than him and they all glanced at him, wondering what he was doing here. Naruto looked around and saw that there was a lot of people, roughly around 200 people who had decided to enter. They ranged from sell swords to young knights and squires. Naruto even saw an incredibly large man with a giant long sword being strapped into his armor by several squires.

Naruto looked and saw they had traditional weapons of war hammers, swords, maces, axes and such and was gauging everyone as he walked to his spot. He saw that almost all of them had on heavy plate armor which seemed like a good idea but Naruto knew better. The plate armor did make them safer but a lot slower and it restricted movements. Naruto sat down on the bench and unsheathed his katana and looked at how it reflected the sun light. Naruto took out a cloth and wiped the blade.

"That's a fine sword you got there." Naruto heard as he turned to see a man with blue plated armor and the sigil of a great bear on it.

"Thank you. It was my father's." Naruto said as he wiped it and then sheathed it.

"I don't think I've ever seen a sword like that before." The man said.

"My father got it from his father and used it well, when he was leader of the Second Sons." Naruto said as the man raised an eyebrow.

"Really? Are you a sell sword yourself?" The man asked.

"No. My dad left when he and my mother moved to Westeros to start a family. But he taught me everything he knew. I'm sorry, Naruto Uzumaki." Naruto said as he held his hand out.

The man smiled and shook Naruto's hand. "Jorah Mormont."

"The Jorah Mormont from Bear Island?" Naruto asked.

"You've heard of me?" Jorah asked.

"Yeah. I heard of your prowess during the Battle of the Pyke. You were knighted for it. What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be in the joust?" Naruto asked.

"I always preferred fighting on the ground. Makes it a fair fight." Jorah said as Naruto chuckled.

"I won't disagree with you there. My father always liked to say that when you fight a man with honor, he'll return it in kind." Naruto said as Jorah chuckled.

"An honorable man." Jorah said.

"Yeah. He was." Naruto said as he strapped the blade to his back.

"I'm sorry. How'd he die?" Jorah asked.

"He died protecting my town from 70 bandits. In the end, the bandits were killed…but so was he." Naruto said as he exhaled.

"That's a tough lose. But you honor his name by using his sword." Jorah said as he pat Naruto on the shoulder and stood up.

"Thank you, Ser Jorah." Naruto replied.

"Good luck out there. And better keep your wit about you, because they'll be coming for you." Jorah said as a trumpet blared, signaling the melee was about to start.

Everyone stood up and made their way into one of the 8 gates that led into the large fighting arena for the melee competition. The melee was set up on a large circular field with a large wooden fence separating the fight from the crowd, and a surrounding trench near the fence. This kind of melee fight was different from most. The large circular field where the fighting would take place had 8 dividers set up on a system that allowed them to fall and rise from the ground. The dividers separated the participants into groups to shrink the numbers down into 8 combatants, who would then fight it out to decide the winner. Killing was expected in this kind of tournament and it happened. Being killed is one way of losing the competition, another is being force into the trench near the fence. If a participant is forced out of the main circle and into the trench near the fence, they were disqualified.

Naruto walked into one of the 8 sections with other warriors. The gates behind them closed and they saw that the dividers were tall enough to keep someone from jumping into another section but small enough so that people from the pavilion could still see everything. Naruto stood ready as he saw the other people in his section draw their swords and axes. Naruto drew his trench blades and stood ready to fight but no one moved.

"BEGIN!" Robert shouted as a loud trumpet followed his shout and the melee began.

Naruto was the immediate target in his section as the man to his left hefted his axe and with a horizontal swing, tried to take off Naruto's head. Naruto ducked and the axe stuck into the wall behind Naruto. Naruto then kicked the man in the stomach and knocked him to the ground. Naruto then blocked a sword from another warrior with his trench blades. He then pushed the sword back and punched the man across the face with his trench blades and gauntlets and knocked him out and knocked out a few teeth.

Another man who used two daggers charged at Naruto as Naruto blocked and dodged. He then spun around to avoid a stab and then quickly backed up to avoid being hit by a war hammer. The war hammer hit the ground so Naruto quickly put his foot on the hammer and slashed the man in the face and knocked him away. Naruto then rolled forward to avoid being hit by a spear and then blocked a sword strike. He then elbowed the man in the chest and slashed him across the arm, forcing him to drop his sword. Naruto then grabbed the man and spun him around his body so that the man took a spear to the gut rather than Naruto getting a spear in the back. Naruto pushed the dead man's body and the dead body and the spear user fell to the ground. Naruto then ran forward, jumped and flipped forward off the dead body to avoid being slashed with a sword and landed into a roll and slashed one of the men's legs with his trench blades.

"AGHH!" The man shouted in pain as he fell to his knees. Naruto then stabbed the man in the back of the neck with his trench blades and killed him. Naruto had taken down two people as he saw 5 more people chasing after him while the others were fighting each other. Naruto quickly blocked a sword with his forearm spikes and then twisted arms to break the sword and Naruto slashed the man in the neck, causing blood to spurt out. Naruto pushed the body back and ducked to avoid having his head cut off by an axe. Naruto then slashed the axe man in the leg and then across the face as the man shouted in pain. Naruto then spin kicked the man in the head and knocked him out.

Naruto then blocked and dodged the attacks from three warriors using swords and was able to hold his own which surprised everyone who was watching him. The young boy using small blades kept blocking and dodging swords from three men with swords. Naruto then blocked one sword with one trench blade, grab the man's arm and pushed him into another person. Naruto ducked and dodged the third man's swings and punched him in the stomach twice and then slashed him in the neck. Naruto pushed the dead man off of him as he saw the two other warriors get back up and charge at him. Naruto ran at them and when he was close enough, jumped and flipped over them. The warriors saw Naruto jump over them and were momentarily shocked which would be their end. When Naruto landed back onto the ground, he spun around and slashed one of the warriors in the face and then kicked the other one back. The person he slashed swung his sword but Naruto grabbed the man's arm and threw him over his shoulder, onto the ground and stabbed him in the head with his trench blade. Naruto then quickly backed away, leaving one of his blades stuck in the dead man's skull.

Naruto ducked and dodged as the man tried to kill him. "Stay still, you little shit!" The man shouted as he lunged forward, intending to skewer Naruto on his sword but Naruto knocked his arm away and kneed the man in the balls.

"Sorry, but I prefer to live." Naruto said as he man swung his sword while cupping his balls but Naruto grabbed the man's arm, twisted his hand and grabbed the man's sword. Naruto then kneed the man in the gut and stabbed him in the back with the sword. The man fell over dead as Naruto exhaled picked up his other trench blade and sheathed it. He then saw that there were about 30 men left in his area so he drew one of his daggers and charged.

"Well it would seem that the boy is as skilled with a blade as he is with a bow. Interesting." Oberyn said as everyone nodded as they had just saw Naruto take out several with skill and precision using small blades.

"The boy must have been tutored by someone very well trained." Mace said as they saw Naruto engaged with the others. He skillfully block, parried, disarmed and killed another warrior.

"And it's his training that is very different. He's skillfully using his speed and agility to his advantage against men with bigger weapons. The boy is very skilled and smart." Barristan said as Jon Arryn nodded.

"Indeed, Ser Barristan. He's got excellent battle awareness. You saw how he was able to see that spear coming and used someone as a shield. I haven't seen battle perception like that since the war." Jon said.

"Ha, you're right Jon! This boy is going to make me money! Ned would love him!" Robert shouted as he jugged his wine. "Joffrey, that's who you should aspire to be when you're his age. Take careful watch, boy!"

Cersei just sighed and looked away, Robert was an oaf. But she was finding the fights interesting. She had to admit that the boy was indeed skilled and fierce. With the blonde spiky hair, she thought he may be a bastard of House Lannister. Tywin was watching the fight as well with intrigue. The boy knew combat and was just as skill as Jaime was when he was younger. With the blonde hair, perhaps he was a member of his house. The bastard of one of his cousins, perhaps. Skill like that could prove useful.

"He's a fine warrior. Don't you agree, Margaery?" Loras asked her as she nodded.

"Indeed, very skilled." Margaery said as she saw Naruto quickly dodge a battle axe, climb onto the man's shoulders and stab him in the head. He then quickly flipped off the man and kicked another across the face with enough force to snap the man's neck from the impact. But she had to admit that he was very handsome as well.

"How the hell does a boy that young move so fast and hit that hard? That kick definitely killed that man." Jaime wondered.

"Perhaps he would give lessons, lord Lannister. If you're seeking to improve your skills." Prince Doran joked as he watched Naruto do a butterfly spin to avoid being slashed with a sword and then kill a man with a slash to the neck. "But I think Dorne may have found a new sword. Don't you agree, brother?"

"Yes. A fine young man will be an assist. And I think his looks have attracted the attention of the farer sex." Prince Oberyn said as he saw how his daughters were looking at him.

"Oh, I may fight you on getting him, Prince Doran. The Reach could use an extra sword." Mace said.

"We'll see, Lord Tyrell." Doran said.

"The boy is skilled. But flashy tricks and speed won't stop the Mountain." Baelish said as they saw Naruto had killed the final man in his section and the other sections were just about down to one man each.

Naruto looked around and saw that everyone else in his area was either dead, unconscious or knocked out of the area. Naruto knew he was going to advance. Naruto sheathed his dagger and trench blade as a trumpet blared and the dividers lowered into the ground. Naruto saw the 7 other warriors who had made it to the final round. Naruto saw that Jorah Mormont had made it, as well as someone from Dorne based on the sigil, a knight from the Vale of House Arryn, the giant man with the long sword and some other people as well.

"Win me this boy!" Robert shouted as everyone looked at Naruto, shocked that he had actually survived.

Naruto reached to grab the handle of his katana on his back and pulled it out. The blade made a nice hum as it was unsheathed and the dark red blade shined in the sunlight. Joffrey saw the unusual blade and desired it. "Mother, when that boy dies, I want his sword." Joffrey said.

"Of course, Joffrey." Cersei said as they watched the fight.

"Well then, let's get started." Naruto said as the man closest to Naruto charged at him while the others were focused on taking down the giant man. Naruto saw the man coming and block his sword strike. Naruto pushed back and swung at the man's head and body but the man blocked it. The man then swung at Naruto's side but Naruto blocked it and punched the man across the face and kicked him back. Naruto then charged forward as Naruto swung down as hard as he could but the man raised his sword to block it and the most amazing thing happened. Naruto's katana sliced clean through the man's sword like a knife through butter. The man was shocked as Naruto then spin kicked the man across the face and knocked him out of the field and into the trench.

Naruto looked at the sword and saw that even though it sliced through hardened steel, it didn't have a break or chip. 'Got to love Valyrian Steel.' Naruto thought as he spun around to avoid being stabbed by another warrior. Naruto then blocked a sword strike and punched the man across the face and knocked him to the ground. Naruto turned and saw that the giant man had pretty much killed everyone else except for Jorah, the man from Dorne and the knight from the Vale. Naruto locked eyes with the knight from the Vale as he then charged at Naruto.

Naruto spun around to avoid being stabbed in the back by the man he punched in the face and then blocked a swing to the head. Naruto then swung and sliced at the man as the man kept blocking and parrying until Naruto managed to stab him in the shoulder. The man cried out in pain as Naruto performed a wide slash and sliced the man's neck, killing him. The knight from the Vale charged at Naruto using his shield so Naruto decided to fight back and kicked the man's shield, stopping his charge. Naruto then backed away to avoid getting his legs chopped off as the knight had swung at Naruto's legs. Naruto gauged his opponent and saw him in full plate armor with a helmet. Good for protection against most attacks, but it severely limited his movements and it did have some weaknesses Naruto could exploit.

Naruto blocked the man's sword swings and stabs as Naruto just kept backing up and dodging. Because of the man's armor, the knight's movements were very limited and Naruto could tell where they were going. Naruto ducked under a sword swing and rolled forward to avoid being hit by the shield. Naruto turned and swung his sword down, slicing through the knight's chest armor. The knight backed up as he touched his armor and saw that Naruto's sword had essentially cut it in half. The man then swung at Naruto's head but Naruto ducked, and slashed the man in the side.

The man groaned in pain as he held his side as blood seeped from his wound. "Armor is good and all. But not that good if you want to move." Naruto said as he man kept moving forward and swinging as Naruto either blocked or dodged.

Naruto then blocked a sword slash and pushed the man to the side and slashed the man in the back of the knee, causing him to fall to the ground in pain. Naruto then sliced his sword down and slashed the man across the neck, killing him. Naruto turned and saw that it was down to Jorah and the giant man and that Jorah was on the defensive. Despite being attacked by multiple people, the large man seemed to be fine except for some slashes and cuts.

Naruto saw Jorah slash at the large man but the man kept blocking. The large man then used his giant sword and with enough force, knocked Jorah off his feet and onto his back about 7 feet away. The large man then walked up to Jorah, ready to slice him to pieces. Jorah backed away and he tried to reach for his sword but the Mountain was faster and brought his sword up to cleave Jorah in two.

"RAGGHH!" The Mountain shouted as he brought his sword down and Jorah closed his eyes.

{CLANG} Jorah opened his eyes and saw that the Mountain's sword was actually stopped. Jorah saw that Naruto had come to his aid and with his smaller blade, actually stopped the large sword of the Mountain's from killing him.

"ARGH!" Naruto hefted with all of his might and pushed the Mountain's sword away and slashed the man in the shoulder. The Mountain turned and Naruto saw that his sword had sliced the strap of the Mountain's shoulder armor. The Mountain shook his arm and the armor came off.

Naruto held his sword in front of him as he looked at the large man in front of him. "Ok, this could be a challenge." Naruto said to himself as the Mountain charged. Naruto moved to the side as the Mountain brought his sword down to cleave Naruto in two. Naruto managed to avoid it but then had to duck to avoid being cut in half. Naruto slashed the Mountain in the leg and cut off his right greave armor. Naruto then backed up as the Mountain shook his armor off and swung at Naruto but Naruto kept backing away. With a sword that big, the only choice was to either dodge or get cut in half.

Naruto blocked a sword swing to his side and quickly spun to the side to avoid being skewered. Naruto then blocked another swing, ducked and then slashed the Mountain in the chest and cut his chest armor. Naruto then ducked to avoid having his head cut off and then stabbed the Mountain in the side. His blade easily pierced through the armor and stabbed the Mountain as the Mountain groaned in pain but that was a mistake. The Mountain then swung his fist and knocked Naruto on his back.

"Oh, shit." Naruto groaned in pain as everyone in the stands watched with the utmost attention. The Mountain then pulled Naruto's sword out of his side and tossed it away. Naruto got back up and ducked to avoid being cut in half but the Mountain grabbed Naruto by the neck with his free hand. He then lifted Naruto up in the air and began choking him.

"Ack—ack." Naruto managed to utter as he felt the Mountain squeezing his throat. The high lords in the pavilion saw the Mountain grab Naruto by the throat and knew it was over.

"Well, as I thought this would end up. The boy is no match for the Mountain." Baelish said.

"Hm. Shame." Stannis uttered.

"Any last words boy?!" The Mountain shouted as he was about to impale Naruto with his sword.

"Yeah..." Naruto said as he managed to speak a few words. "You should have killed me already."

Naruto pulled out one of his daggers and stabbed the Mountain in the arm that was holding him. "ARGH!" The Mountain shouted as he dropped Naruto and grabbed his arm in pain. Naruto fell to the ground and quickly rolled away and got back to his feet.

The Mountain quickly pulled the dagger out of his arm but then felt searing pain in his side as Naruto pulled out his other dagger and stabbed him in the side. "ARGH!" The Mountain growled in pain as he dropped his sword and grabbed his side.

"{Coughing} Ah, like I said. You should have just killed me." Naruto said as he rubbed his throat and picked up his katana. He then walked in front of the Mountain and slashed him across the chest and shoulder, cutting his chest armor off and slicing some skin.

"I hear you're called the Mountain. Well, like your namesake, time for you to never move." Naruto said as he then sliced and slashed his katana with such speed and agility that he seemed like a blur. He was like a whirlwind of steel as he sliced the Mountain all over his chest, arms and legs. He had cut tendons and muscles and pretty much made it so the Mountain couldn't move. Naruto then did one final angular slash to the Mountain's chest, causing blood to seep out.

"And that's how it's done." Naruto said as he flicked his blade to get rid of the blood and then quickly sheathed it. When he sheathed it, the Mountain fell on his face either dead or very close to it.

After the Mountain fell over, everyone was silent. No one uttered a sound as they had just witnessed something incredible. Naruto exhaled and caught his breath as he walked over to Ser Jorah who was looking at Naruto in astonishment. Naruto held his hand out and nodded as Jorah nodded back and Naruto helped him back to his feet. "I don't suppose I can talk you out of fighting?" Naruto asked.

"Oh, trust me. I'm done for the day." Jorah said as he turned to everyone, grabbed Naruto's arm and raised it up. "CHEER FOR THE WINNER! NARUTO UZUMAKI, THE MOUNTAIN SLAYER!"

After Jorah shouted that, the entire crowd in the stands went crazy. The crowd shouted and cheered his name as Naruto smiled and raised his katana up as everyone cried out cheers of happiness, excitement and awe. Everyone who could, stood up for applause and waved at Naruto and everyone on the pavilion had stood up to applaud. The King laughed and cheered and he clapped the loudest along with Ser Barristan, Prince Doran and Prince Oberyn. Everyone clapped loudly and cheered except for Baelish and Tywin Lannister. Baelish didn't cheer because the boy made him lose some money and Tywin didn't cheer because Naruto had just cost him his most valuable knight.

"{LAUGHING} That boy is something! He just won me more money and took down the Mountain! HAHA!" Robert shouted as he clapped as loud as he could. Cersei clapped too but was secretly worried that House Lannister had lost the Mountain. Joffrey couldn't care for that, all he wanted was getting that sword. The sword that beat the Mountain, he had to have it.

"House Tyrell will definitely like to have the boy as our sword!" Mace shouted as he clapped.

"Anyone who can take down the Mountain is a fine warrior." Loras said.

"Yes. A fine warrior and man." Margaery said as she looked at Naruto with interest.

"That boy has done our house a great service. We will repay that honor however he can." Prince Doran said as he clapped.

"Yes. Justice has been dealt." Oberyn said as he saw his daughters clap as well. He looked at their faces and could tell that they had a sense of interest for the boy.

"It seems as though this boy has made a name for himself. We may see more of him after all." Barristan said with a smile as he clapped.

"Indeed. If the King's behavior is any indicator." Jaime said as they saw how happy Robert was.

Naruto smiled and waved at the crowd and turned to Jorah. "Thank you, Jorah." Naruto said as he shook the man's hand.

"I should be the one thanking you. You saved my life. If there is anything you need, House Mormont will be there." Jorah said as Naruto nodded.

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The cheering eventually died down as Naruto was led out of the battle arena by the judges to the main entrance where people walked up to him and shook his hands and Naruto shook back. Naruto smiled, this admiration was something he wasn't use to. Naruto then saw two Kings Guard members walked up to him.

"Naruto Uzumaki. His grace would like a word." One of them said as Naruto nodded and followed them to the pavilion. Naruto walked onto the pavilion and saw that everyone was looking at him. He then approached the king and knelt down.

"Your grace. I hope I made the tournament interesting for your pleasure and that you are happy with your winnings." Naruto said as Robert chuckled as he jugged his wine and stood up.

"Oh, boy! You've won me 4,000 gold dragons in a single afternoon and made my wish come true." Robert said.

"Your grace?" Naruto asked.

"I wanted these tournaments to be exciting and awe inspiring! And nothing is more awe inspiring than a young boy winning the archery tournament and slaying the mighty Mountain! HAHA!" Robert laughed as he clapped Naruto on the shoulder. "Oh, rise, boy!"

"Yes, your grace." Naruto said as he stood up.

"Now you've won yourself a lot of money. What are you plans with it?" Robert asked.

"I'm not sure yet, your grace. But something will come up." Naruto said.

"Ha ha, isn't that the truth. After what happened today, everyone in the 7 kingdoms will know who you are. Lords from houses will ask you to pledge your allegiance and the wenches will come from Lys to Winterfell! HAHAHA!" Robert joked.

"Thank you for the kind words, your grace. In all honesty, I came to this tournament because I wanted to test my skills in an actual situation." Naruto said as Jon raised an eyebrow.

"This was a test?" Jon asked.

"Yes, my lord. My mother insisted that I leave the village and explore the lands. She had me come to this tournament to make sure my skills weren't wasted." Naruto said as Robert laughed.

"HAHA! A strong woman. Every man is swayed before the power of a strong woman! And from what I've seen, your skills are extraordinary to earn you this right." Robert said as he motioned his squire to bring him his sword. Robert took his sword and placed it on Naruto's shoulder. "In the name of the Warrior I charge you to be brave. In the name of the Father I charge you to be just. In the name of the Mother I charge you to defend the young and innocent. In the name of the Maid I charge you to protect all women. I, Robert of the House Baratheon, First of his Name, King of the Andals and the First Men, Lord of the Seven Kingdoms and Protector of the Realm, do hereby grant you knighthood. Rise, Ser Naruto Uzumaki!"

Naruto was surprised along with some of the lords at the sudden decision to give such a young boy knighthood, but Robert felt that he earned it. Any man who managed to defeat the Mountain more than earned a knighthood. Some of the lords smiled, as they believed that it was well deserved. Naruto stood up and bowed.

"Thank you for the honor, your grace." Naruto said.

"You earned it. But if you wish to repay me for this honor, stay in Kings Landing and become one of my knights. We could use a strong and skilled young man, and I see that your skill will soon make you one of the Kings Guard." Robert said with a smile as Naruto was shocked as well as other people. "Well, what say you boy?"

Naruto thought about the offer but then remembered why he had come to the tournament. Naruto then kneeled before the King. "Thank you, again, your grace for this honor." Naruto said as the King smiled. "But…I must regretfully decline your offer."

This shocked everyone. A young boy had denied an offer to serve the King. This could end badly. "And pray tell, why?!" Robert asked, not liking being said no to.

"My mother, your grace. She is sick and unwell. She allowed me to come to this tournament…but I must return to take care of her." Naruto said as everyone understand the reason why Naruto couldn't stay.

"Her husband?" Robert asked.

"Dead, your grace. My father was killed 2 years ago defending my village from bandits. She's all I have left…and I would like to be with her." Naruto said.

"What illness does she have?" Robert asked.

"I don't know, your grace. The Maester from Riverrun came to help her but he couldn't tell what the problem was. She is growing weak and pale. Forgive me, your grace if I have offended you in any way." Naruto said as he bowed before the King and everyone waited for his response.

"We should all hope to be with our loved ones before they leave this world." Robert said as he remembered how he wasn't able to be with his true love, Lyanna Stark before Rhaegar killed her. He wished every night that he could see her at least once.

"Very well, boy. And may the 7 grant your mother a better tomorrow." Robert said as Naruto smiled and bowed again. "Grand Maester Pycelle is one of the best Maesters in the 7 kingdoms. He can help you with your mother. All I ask is one thing, boy."

"Anything, your grace." Naruto said as Robert placed his sword on Naruto's shoulder.

"When the time comes that you are ready to leave, I would have you return to Kings Landing. Can you do that, boy?" Robert asked as Naruto nodded.

"Yes, your grace. You have my word on my honor as a newly minted knight." Naruto said as the King nodded.

"And you will stick around Kings Landing to see the end of the tournament and the mighty feasts, of course. I'll hear no argument. Your mother wanted you to see Kings Landing and so you shall." Robert said.

"Yes, your grace." Naruto said.

"Barristan, Jon, show our newly minted knight to the bank and then an inn in High Hill! He needs to get cleaned up for the feast tonight!" Robert shouted as Barristan nodded and escorted Naruto away.

"By your leave, your grace." Naruto said as he left.

"Are you sure it is wise to invite a lowborn peasant to our son's nameday celebration?" Cersei asked.

"Bah! The boy is a knight now, not a peasant. Besides, everyone will want to meet him. Come, let us leave return to the Red Keep before I piss myself." Robert said as everyone left to get ready for the night's feast.

Naruto was walking through the streets with Barristan and Jon Arryn on their way to the bank. With them were several City Watch members who were carrying the chests containing his 60,000 gold dragons. "Congratulations on your winnings, Ser Naruto." Jon Arryn said.

"Please, just Naruto, my lord. I'm not one for titles." Naruto said as Barristan chuckled.

"Well you better get use to it. Now that you're a knight, that's how people will address you." Barristan said.

"Great." Naruto said in a sarcastic tone. "So, what is Kings Landing like?"

"Well, it's very different from a town or village. Kings Landing gets merchants and visitors from all the 7 Kingdoms and even traders from Essos. The city is always busy." Jon said as Naruto looked at the people he walked by who smiled and waved at him and he waved back. He heard them whisper about him and his amazing skill, with some calling him the hero of the smallfolk. The mighty warrior who didn't come from a legendary house or have a name of worth.

Naruto also saw the condition that some of the people were in. Some had nice clothes while he saw others had rags and were very dirty. There was a very clear distinction between the wealthy and the poor. "And does Kings Landing have so many poor people?" Naruto asked as Jon and Barristan looked at him.

"Yes. Kings Landing does have its share of peasants. As does any city in the 7 kingdoms." Jon said.

"Does King Robert do anything to help them?" Naruto asked.

"Kings Landing has its orphanages and the City Watch keep peace…but his grace has 7 kingdoms to rule. The affairs and well being of his subjects is one of them." Jon said.

"There are so many." Naruto said as he passed by a homeless mother and her children. Naruto then opened one of the chests holding his gold and took out about 100 gold dragons. Barristan and Jon raised an eyebrow as Naruto walked over and kneeled down.

"Here. You need this more than I do. Get your children a home and some proper food." Naruto said as he handed the mother the gold and she cried tears of joy.

"Thank you, ser. Thank you. May the 7 bless you." The woman said as she and her children quickly left.

"That was a kind gesture." Barristan said.

"No one should have to suffer like that. Where I come from, my village was small but we looked out for each other. We were like a big family. If someone was sick, we did what we could to help. When someone needed help with work, we pitched in when we could. My father and mother always said that a single random act of kindness could change the world." Naruto said.

"A noble belief, Naruto. But I'm afraid many lords may not agree with you." Jon said as they had arrived at the bank and Naruto got his gold deposited into his bank vault. They then showed Naruto to a nice inn in High Hill where he would be staying.

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Naruto got cleaned up and a new set of clothes to wear to the feast. It consisted of a clean tunic and pants, boots and belt. Naruto kept his sword on his waist, not wanting to risk leaving it in that room. Naruto then walked to the gardens near the Red Keep where the feast would be held. He passed by people who smiled and cheered for him as Naruto waved back. Naruto kept walking but felt like he was being followed. Naruto turned around and saw regular people walk by but saw three people in black cloak and hoods following him. Naruto raised an eye brow and kept walking. He finally made it to the gardens where the City Watch were keeping guard. They let Naruto in and before Naruto walked through the gardens, he turned around and saw the three cloaked figures looking at him. They held their gaze for a few more seconds before they disappeared into the crowd.

Naruto walked with some of the other high lords into the gardens as he saw banners and decorations up for the feast. There were a lot of Stag banners since Joffrey was a Baratheon and this feast was apart of his name day celebration, but there were also a lot of Lion banners. Tables and tents were set up where lords and ladies could talk to one another. Servants walked around with plates of food and wine as jesters and minstrels played songs and entertained the guests. The smell of roasted pigs and goats mixed with fresh fruit and bread. Naruto was amazed at the elegance and scale of the feast, he hadn't seen anything like it before.

Naruto was hoping to stay undetected at first but Robert saw him enter. "Ha, there you are boy! Come! Eat, drink and have your full! It's a day to celebrate!" Robert shouted as he pat the man on the back and handed him a cup of wine. "You've just been knighted, and a knight's first act is to drink himself drunk to the next morning! HAHA!"

"Yes, your grace." Naruto said as Robert walked back over to his chair. Naruto casually took a sip of wine and walked along the tables of food that were set up. Naruto looked around and saw that a lot of the high lords were starring at him and whispering to one another. Naruto felt extremely uncomfortable.

"Not use to so many high lords?" Naruto heard as he turned to see Jon Arryn beside him with a cup of chilled milk.

"Not really? Back in my village, none of us were of noble blood. Just regular people going about their days. We had parties and feasts, but nothing like this." Naruto said.

"You'll grow accustomed to the extravagance of the noble cities. Especially with a King like Robert, he loves an excuse to drink and party." Jon said as they looked at Robert gulp his wine.

"I heard stories about Robert and his ferocity during his rebellion to usurp the Mad King. I heard he was the finest warrior and earned his spot on the throne. But when I came here, I didn't expect…" "That." Jon finished Naruto's sentence as Jon chuckled.

"Time has a way changing people. Robert was a fine warrior, and a good man. I should know, I taught him along with Ned Stark. But once he got the throne, and time went on, he changed." Jon said.

"I guess your right." Naruto said as he looked at one of the tents and saw the Queen, Cersei Lannister with her twin brother Jaime and their father Tywin. Around Cersei were her three children. Jon saw Naruto look at them and the stares they were sending back.

"I wouldn't have your gaze linger. Your debut and skills impressed many people but I don't think they would agree. You took down the Mountain, one of House Lannister's pride knights. The wound you inflicted on House Lannister by besting their best man leaves scars." Jon said.

"It's not like I asked to be attacked by a giant monster. But it happens. Is the Mountain dead?" Naruto asked.

"Its unclear. After the fight, Tywin had the Mountain taken away and Grand Maester Pycelle has been tending to the man. He had several stab wounds, and the whirlwind of steel you did cut nearly every single tendon and muscle in his body. It's a miracle he's only in an endless sleep. Time will tell if he ever awakens." Jon said.

"Huh. I thought I killed him. Oh well." Naruto said.

"Although your victory has attracted the attention of some very interesting people. The princes of Dorne are grateful to what you did against the Mountain. I'd imagine they'd like to repay you." Jon said.

"I don't think they have anything that I want. Besides, I don't need payment." Naruto said.

"Of course, after your winnings from the two tournaments, I doubt you'd need any gold for awhile. By the way, where did you learn to fight?" Jon asked.

"My father and mother. They trained me as soon as I could walk." Naruto said.

"Really? Who are they? Anyone I might have heard of?" Jon asked.

"I don't think so. My father came from Essos. He and his family lived there for generations. My father was leader of the Second Sons before he retired." Naruto said as Jon nodded.

"And your mother?" Jon asked.

"She was a trader who came from the lands east of Essos. She was trained by her family. She passed down their training to me." Naruto said.

"And I suppose the sword as well?" Jon asked as Naruto held his sword.

"It was my fathers, and his fathers before him, and so on. He always told me to keep it close and I plan to." Naruto said.

"And you should. I've heard that Prince Joffrey wants your sword and will no doubt ask you for it." Jon said as Naruto finished his wine.

"If he wants my sword, he'll lose a hand." Naruto said bluntly which shocked Jon.

"I wouldn't let the prince here that, ser." Naruto heard as he turned to see a bald and plump man wearing fine silk approach him. "He might have your head for it."

"Ah, Lord Varys. How nice see you. You missed all the fun today." Jon said.

"Apologies, my lord hand but some unexpected business came up which prevented me from attending the festivities. I heard whispers that this years festivities were something to see." Varys said.

"Indeed they were. Naruto Uzumaki, this is Lord Varys, King Robert's master of whispers. Lord Varys, this is Ser Naruto Uzumaki, the Mountain Slayer." Jon said as Naruto held out his hand to shake. Varys looked at it for a second and shook back.

"Pleasure to meet you, Lord Hand." Naruto said.

"The pleasure is mine. It's an honor to meet the young boy who toppled the Mountain in combat. A feet no man has done before." Lord Varys said.

"Well, there's a first time for everything. Although I think I may need a name change if the Mountain survives." Naruto said.

"Well, I've heard from my whispers that the small folk dub you their champion. A boy of no noble blood who managed to topple the Mountain and other trained knights. I've also heard the whirlpool of blades or the Maelstrom of Death used as well." Lord Varys said.

"Interesting. Thank you for telling me that, Lord Varys. I'm sure a low born knight like myself isn't worth too much of your time." Naruto said.

"On the contrary. I find it most interesting. I don't think I've ever seen a knight without a noble name or house in the presence of so many high lords and have their attention. It's refreshing to see." Lord Varys said.

"Thank you." Naruto said.

"Your quite welcome. So, will you be staying in Kings Landing to serve the King?" Varys asked.

"That remains to be seen." Jon said.

"My mother is sick and she may not have much time left. I'd like to be with her as long as I can before she leaves this world. But afterward…I gave the King my word I would return." Naruto said.

"And my interest grows. A young boy of such skill who manages to sway the common folk to his side, with a loving and strong tie to family and honor. Well, I wish you an enjoyable evening, Ser. Lord Arryn." Varys said as he walked away.

"He's an…interesting fellow." Naruto said.

"Be weary of him, Naruto. Varys is the master of whispers and has spies all over Westeros and Essos. His ring of influence is very dangerous and he should be approached with caution." Jon said as Naruto nodded.

"Who are the other members of the small council?" Naruto asked.

"Well there is myself, the Hand of the King. Varys is the master of whispers. Lord Petyr Baelish over there is the Master of Coin, and the kings brothers are on the council as well. Stannis is the Master of Ships and Renly is the Master of Law." Jon said as Naruto nodded.

A servant walked up to him and whispered in his ear as Jon nodded. "Excuse me, Naruto. I'm needed elsewhere. Enjoy the night." Jon said as Naruto nodded. Jon then left as Naruto grabbed an apple and took a bit. A servant came over and refilled his cup of wine.

"Thank you." Naruto said as the servant nodded.

"All hail, the Mountain Slayer." Naruto heard as he turned around and saw Prince Doran and Prince Oberyn. Prince Doran was in a wheelchair with his brother next to him. Oberyn had three of his daughters with him as well. Naruto looked at them and saw they were all beautiful.

"My lord." Naruto said with a bow as Doran chuckled.

"Please, there is no need for that." Doran said.

"It is an honor to meet you both. I've heard a lot about the leader of Dorne and the Red Viper." Naruto said as Doran and Oberyn chuckled.

"The honor is ours, Ser Naruto." Doran said.

"Just Naruto, my lord." Naruto said as Oberyn chuckled.

"Today was a day that I won't soon forget, Naruto. I don't often find people interesting but you are the exception, Naruto. You managed to humiliate the Mountain in front of the whole city and now all the 7 Kingdoms will know he was beat by a boy." Oberyn said with a chuckle as he pat Naruto on the shoulder.

"Yes, I had thought that death was the only punishment worthy for the Mountain. He killed, preyed on the weak and powerless and raped countless women. Now, knowing that he is bedridden and that he suffered a humiliating defeat at the hand of a young boy is a fine punishment. Thank you for bringing my family retribution." Doran said as Naruto nodded.

"It was my honor, my lord." Naruto said.

"If there is anything you need from Dorne or from my house, we will help you if it is within my power. We now consider you an ally of Dorne. My family and I are forever grateful for your actions." Doran said.

"May you and your family find peace." Naruto said as he and Doran cheers and sipped some wine.

"Your skills were very impressive in the melee, Ser Naruto. Where did you train?" Obara asked Naruto.

"Forgive me, I don't know your name." Naruto said.

"Of course, introductions are needed. Naruto, these are my daughters. Obara, Nymeria and Tyene." Oberyn said as he introduced them.

"It's a pleasure to meet you all. Well, I learned everything I know now from my mother and father. They trained me when I was old enough to walk." Naruto said.

"Your mother trained you as well?" Nymeria asked.

"She was a trader and traveled around a lot, but she knew how to defend herself." Naruto said.

"A fine woman. No doubt she gave your father a run for his gold." Oberyn said.

"She did." Naruto said as he sipped his wine.

"And what about you, Naruto? Any fine woman back home?" Oberyn asked.

"I'm afraid not. Woman, yes but none that truly caught my attention." Naruto said with a smile as Oberyn chuckled.

"{Chuckles} Well keep your eyes open. With your recent exploits, no doubt a fair share of young women will flock to you. And Kings Landing has some of the most beautiful women." Oberyn said.

"Yes, some of them are very beautiful. But the Dornish women are just like what I've heard about in stories. Beautiful desert flowers that shine above others." Naruto said as he kissed Obara, Nymeria and Tyene's hand like a gentlemen. "My ladies." Naruto said as he then walked away and took a sip of wine.

"Oh, that boy is good." Oberyn said as Doran chuckled.

"Not bad. He has good tastes." Tyene said.

"And he's handsome as well." Nymeria said as they saw Naruto walk through the gardens.

Naruto mingled among the other high lords, meeting people and enjoying himself. The festivities continued as the sun began to dim and the stars filled the sky. Naruto decided to have a moment to himself and walked through the gardens. He walked by some beautiful flowers and enjoyed the peace as the distant sound of music and conversation was beginning to die.

Naruto walked over to a balcony and leaned on the railing, looking at the waves crash against the rocks below and the roar of the ocean with the wind filling the air with beautiful sounds. Naruto exhaled and smiled, so far it had been an adventure. He didn't want to come to Kings Landing at first, but now he was grateful to his mom that she told him to come. A lot happened and he couldn't wait to tell her.

"Ahhhhh…" Naruto let loose a sigh of relief and enjoyed the peace and quiet but smirked. "You can come out now. I know your there."

Naruto waited a few seconds before a young woman walked past some plants and to him. Naruto turned around to see a beautiful young woman. About the same age as him, most likely and from the Reach based on her clothing. Most likely Highgarden. Naruto recognized her as the young woman who sat with Mace Tyrell. Most likely his daughter.

"Sorry, ser." She said.

"No, my apologies, my lady." Naruto said.

"Margaery." Margaery said.

"Margaery. My apologies. I didn't know it was you." Naruto said.

"It's quite all right. I saw you leave the party." Margaery said.

"Just thought I'd get some peace and quiet. A lot has happened today." Naruto said.

"Yes, it was very exciting." Margaery said as she moved over to the railing as they looked out to Blackwater bay.

"Tell me, my lady, how has your experience of Kings Landing been going?" Naruto asked as Margaery looked at him.

"It is an honor to be in the city of the King." Margaery said.

"If I may, my lady, I would like us to speak the truth." Naruto said as Margaery looked at him. "Please."

Margaery smirked and chuckled. "Of course. Well, Kings Landing has its charms. The Red Keep, Blackwater bay, the markets and these gardens." Margaery said.

"But?" Naruto urged her to go on.

"But, the city has a smell to it that is rather hard to get use to. And there are a lot of people in this city who are suffering." Margaery said as Naruto smiled and nodded.

"I agree. This city does have its wonders but a lot of problems. I couldn't count how many people needed help. The poor conditions they're in and the lack of empathy the City Watch and many of the nobles seem to have." Naruto said. "You know this is the first real city I've ever been to."

"Really? Why is that?" Margaery asked.

"My parents never traveled and had no reason to. They had traveled the world in their youth and wanted to settle down when they got married. Having seen enough of the world, a small town was enough excitement for them." Naruto said as Margaery chuckled.

"And what about you?" Margaery asked.

"Oh, believe me there were times when I wanted to get a horse and ride to the nearest city. You see one small town festival and feast you've seen them all." Naruto joked as Margaery chuckled. "Not to mention that there was a lack of excitement."

"Don't get me wrong, I loved growing up there and loved the peace, but a part of me felt that I needed to get out and see whatever I could." Naruto said as he then chuckled. "I'm sorry, this must seem so childish to you."

"No, it's not. Its rather cute." Margaery said as Naruto raised an eyebrow.

"Oh, well I always thought of myself as more handsome than cute." Naruto joked as Margaery chuckled.

"You're getting there." Margaery replied.

"So, my lady…" "Margaery." Margaery said.

"Margaery. Tell me, what is Highgarden like?" Naruto asked.

"Oh, interested in visiting?" Margaery asked.

"Well after seeing Kings Landing, I wonder what the other cities of the 7 Kingdoms might be like. Perhaps I'll visit one day in the future." Naruto said as Margaery chuckled and moved closer to him.

"Imagine a tiered castle, as big as the Red Keep with beautiful courtyards and meadows. Fields of golden roses stretch as far as the eye can see. During the spring, trees bear their fruit, ripe for picking. And a small river allows pleasure boats to sail along the Mander, allowing you to do whatever you wish." Margaery said as Naruto looked at her and she looked at him.

"It sounds beautiful." Naruto said.

"It is." Margaery said.

"And I can guess the most beautiful part of Highgarden." Naruto said.

"And what do you think that is?" Margaery asked.

"You, when you're there." Naruto said as Margaery blushed.

"Margaery?!" They heard, causing them to separate. They saw Loras walk into the gardens. "Margaery, there you are. Father's been looking for you. Its time for us to retire to our chambers."

"Coming. It was a pleasure talking to you, Naruto." Margaery said.

"The pleasure was mine, my lady." Naruto said as Margaery left with her brother.

Naruto exhaled with a smile. "I'm loving this city so far." Naruto said as he decided to go back to the inn and get some sleep. Naruto left the gardens to the streets of Kings Landing. The only source of light were torches that were set up along the streets. Naruto was walking down an empty street when he heard footsteps coming behind him. Naruto slightly turned his head back and saw the same three cloaked figures from before. They were following him.

Naruto decided to turn down an alley and run and as soon as he did, the three cloaked figures chased after him. Naruto ran down the alley as one of the cloaked figured chased after him. He saw the other two following him from the rooftops. Naruto kept running as the alley turned and then led to a small clearing. The two cloaked figures from the roof then made their way down and jumped at Naruto but Naruto quickly rolled out of the way and then back flipped to avoid being hit by a throwing knife the third cloaked figure threw.

Naruto unsheathed his katana as the three cloaked figures unsheathed swords. One of them shouted words in a foreign language as they attacked Naruto. Naruto blocked and dodged sword strikes from the three cloaked figures as he kept moving. Naruto blocked one sword swing, moved his body out of the way to avoid being stabbed and head butted one of the cloaked figures. He then pushed another one back to duck under a sword swing and kicked the third figure in the stomach. He kept on fighting, blocking and dodging as two of the cloaked figures were forcing him to a wall but Naruto kept blocking. He then spun around and elbowed one of them in the face, then rolled forward and jumped off the wall to slash at one of the figures. He then engaged the third one, pushing him back and managed to kick out one of the figure's legs. Naruto then grabbed the man's wrist, twisted it and grabbed the man's sword. Naruto held his katana at the two figures while pointing the other one at the third one's face.

"Who are you?" Naruto asked as he was ready to keep fighting.

The two cloaked figures looked at each other and nodded and sheathed their swords. "Loyal servants, Azor Ahai." One of them said as Naruto raised an eyebrow.

"What did you say?" Naruto asked.

"We will see you again." The figure said as they dropped small pouches and they exploded when they hit the ground and released a cloud of black smoke. Naruto coughed and swiped the smoke away with his hands. His vision soon cleared and saw that the three cloaked figures were gone.

"What the hell?" Naruto said.

Line Break xxxxx

After being ambushed by the three cloaked figures, Naruto returned to his room at the inn and got some sleep. He woke up and was glad that his throat wasn't slit in the middle of the night and that nothing of his was stolen. Naruto laid in his bed for a few moments to think about what happened. Who the hell were those people who attacked him and what the hell was Azor Ahai?

Naruto then got dressed in a dark crimson tunic and black pants. He put his boots on and strapped on his shoulder armor and knee pads. He attached his belt holding his daggers and tied his sword to it. He then walked down to the main floor of the inn where people were sitting at tables and eating food. Naruto took a seat as a girl came over and poured him a cup of water.

"Thank you. Uh, some bread and bacon, please." Naruto said as she smiled and left. Naruto took a sip of water as he people watched. He saw people drinking milk and eating food as they talked to one another while some looked at Naruto. After a few minutes, the girl came back with a plate of toast and cooked bacon.

"Here you go, ser. And this came for you by messenger." The girl said as she handed him a rolled piece of parchment.

"Thank you." Naruto said as he looked around to see if anyone was looking at him. Naruto then unrolled it and read the message.

We welcome you back to our world, Azor Ahai. Your followers have patiently waited for you and will serve you without question. Should you desire questions, go to Flea Bottom and find the door with the red mark of the storm. We await your instructions.

Naruto read the message and looked around, trying to see if he could spot any of the cloaked figures from before but couldn't. Naruto quickly grabbed the bacon and toast, put some coppers on the table and left. Naruto made his way through the streets on his way to Flea Bottom, passing crowds of people before he bumped into Jon Arryn.

"Excuse me, my lord." Naruto said as he bowed.

"It's quite all right. I've been looking for you. You're suppose to attend the joust." Jon said.

"Of course. I just got lost." Naruto said.

"No worries. I use to get lost in Kings Landing all the time in my youth. Come." Jon said as they walked to the tournament grounds.

They walked through the city to the Kings gate were the plot of land for the joust was located. As they were walking, Jon looked at Naruto and could tell that he had something on his mind. "Something on your mind, Naruto?" Jon asked.

"Oh, no. It's nothing." Naruto replied.

"Oh come on. What is it? I'm a very smart man and if you have a question I may be able to help you." Jon said as they walked to the joust area.

"Well, have you ever heard of someone or something called Azor Ahai?" Naruto asked as Jon raised an eyebrow.

"I'm sorry, the words mean nothing to me. But you should try and ask Varys. The man knows everything about the 7 Kingdoms and Essos. He might be able to help you. But again, be weary of him." Jon said as they arrived at the joust. The spectators were gathering into their seats while knights were getting their armor and horses ready. Naruto looked around and saw Lord Varys talking with someone so Naruto decided to ask him.

"Excuse me, Lord Varys." Naruto said as Varys turned to see Naruto. Varys then ushered his man away.

"Ser Naruto. Good day." Varys said.

"Please, just Naruto. I'm not one for titles." Naruto said.

"Naruto, how may I be of assistance?" Varys asked.

"I was hoping to ask you a question. Something's been puzzling me for a while and I was hoping you could answer it." Naruto said.

"I shall do my best. What is your question?" Varys asked.

"Have you ever heard of someone or something called Azor Ahai?" Naruto asked as Varys nodded.

"I have actually." Varys said.

"Really, where?" Naruto asked.

"Oh, several places in Westeros and Essos. Azor Ahai is not a something but was a person. Have you ever heard of the legend of the Great Darkness?" Varys asked as Naruto shook his head no.

"Sorry, my parents never held much trust with fairy tales." Naruto said as Varys nodded.

"According to legend, Azor Ahai was an ancient warrior who fought against the darkness eons ago. He forged a sword for a hundred days and night and to finish he stabbed his wife through the heart." Varys said as Naruto raised an eyebrow.

"Jeez, you'd think there be easier ways to forge a sword." Naruto said as Varys chuckled.

"Apparently, the sword was called Lightbringer and was able to beat back the darkness and save the world. He was called Azor Ahai, the champion who fought against The Other." Varys said.

"So he was a legend. Sort of like the Children of the Forest and the White Walkers." Naruto said.

"Yes, and after he defeated the darkness and perished from this world, the Lord of Light religion has kept on to continue his work and sway followers to follow their leader." Varys said.

"He created a religion?" Naruto asked.

"More of a cult, if I'm being perfectly honest. The priests and priestesses of the religion are rather odd. They convert people to their ways and I've even heard of them sacrificing people and burning them alive in service to their god." Varys said.

"Seven hells. I sure as hell hope he never comes back." Naruto said as Varys chuckled.

"I've heard rumors and whispers from my little birds, apparently the followers of the Lord of Light believe that Azor Ahai will be reborn someday to save this world again. Although, the exact details of how and who are uncertain. Some say he'll be reborn amidst salt and smoke while others believe he will be born on a day when the moon and sun share the sky as one." Varys said.

"An eclipse." Naruto said as he thought about something while Varys looked at him.

"Is something wrong, Naruto?" Varys asked.

"Nothing. Thank you for telling me that. Honestly, when I was walking through the streets of Kings Landing and I kept hearing people say that I was confused." Naruto said.

"Well, I wouldn't put much faith in their babbles. The babbles of religious beliefs are often crazed." Varys said.

"Thank you, Varys." Naruto said as he turned to walk away but then turned back. "To be honest, when I first met you, I was a tad bit intimidated."

"I fine that very amusing and flattering as well." Varys said.

"When Jon said you were the master of whispers, I knew that you were a man to be feared. After all, my mother use to say that strength is good but knowledge will make you undefeatable." Naruto said as Varys chuckled.

"A wise woman." Varys replied.

"She is. Thank you again, Lord Varys." Naruto said as he walked over to the jousting area to find a spot while Varys looked at him with intrigue.

Naruto stood near the jousting area as he watched knights practice and get ready. Naruto stood near the pavilion as the joust was about to begin. He watched as the judges stood forth and announced the first two riders. Naruto watched the joust commence as he saw the seasoned knights mount their horses and ready their lances to knock their opponent down.

Naruto enjoyed watching the joust as he saw knights fall and knights move forward. It eventually all came down to Ser Jaime Lannister and a knight from the Reach but Jaime Lannister won. Naruto clapped and cheered along with everyone and as people were leaving, Naruto decided to go visit Grand Maester Pycelle about any kind of medicine that could help his mother.

Naruto walked through the streets to the Red Keep were several City Watch guards were standing by and stopped him. "Name?" They asked.

"Naruto Uzumaki. I was wondering if Grand Maester Pycelle was here. I was hoping to talk to him about something." Naruto said.

"Grand Maester Pycelle is in his chambers but none are allowed entrance to the Red Keep without authorization." They said.

"Ok, I'll wait here. If you could at least send someone to tell him." Naruto said as one of them nodded and walked into the Red Keep. Naruto leaned against the gate and waited, watching the people as they passed by. Naruto looked through the crowd and saw three small children looking at him. Naruto raised an eyebrow when he saw one of the City Watch coming back.

"We'll escort you to the Grand Maester's workshop." He said as Naruto nodded. He walked into the Red Keep but down to the lower level where the workshop was located. They escorted him into the shop and Naruto saw various jars with liquids and powders for various uses.

"Ah, yes. Naruto, King Robert told me to expect you at some point." Pycelle said.

"Yes, thank you again, Grand Maester Pycelle. I hope this isn't an inconvenience to you." Naruto said as Pycelle shook his head.

"Oh, it's quite all right. Now, tell me, what ails your mother?" Pycelle asked.

"I'm not sure. It started around a year ago. She kept coughing and felt weak. Everyday she grew weaker and after a few months she stayed in bed for most of the day." Naruto said as Pycelle nodded and looked through some jars.

"What else?" Pycelle asked.

"Well, she still eats good. She hasn't really lost her appetite but no matter who much or often she eats, she doesn't get any better. She's been getting paler every day." Naruto said.

"Tell me, what did your mother do before she fell ill?" Pycelle asked.

"Uh, she was traveler and trader in her youth. When she and my father moved to Westeros, she worked at the inn and as a seamstress." Naruto said.

"Ah, that may be the problem." Pycelle said.

"What?" Naruto asked.

"It's been recorded that some travelers who made voyages across certain parts of Essos grow ill because of pollens and unknown sicknesses they come across. The origins of these illnesses are unknown but they often don't manifest for several years." Pycelle said.

"How come?" Naruto asked.

"My boy, if I knew that then I'd be a very happy Maester. But one thing that is known, is how to treat it." Pycelle said as he gathered some powders and liquids together. "It shall take a day to get the essence ready. When you leave tomorrow, it shall be done."

"Thank you, Grand Maester Pycelle." Naruto said as he bowed and Pycelle chuckled. Naruto then reached into his pocket and put 5 gold dragons on the table.

"Oh, boy. I'm a maester, I do not payment." Pycelle said.

"Everyone needs coin to survive. Please take it." Naruto said as he left and Pycelle put the gold in his pocket and kept working.

Naruto was then escorted out of the Red Keep and walked through the streets, just trying to kill some time. He decided to take a walk around the city and get a better feel for it. Naruto walked through some of the districts and looked around, seeing various merchants from the 7 kingdoms and Essos selling wears. They sold furs, clothing, religious idols of various faiths, weapons and food items filled the merchant tables and booths. Naruto walked to one table to take a look at some of the clothes. He was thinking of buying something for his mom when he saw a reflection in one of the mirrors in the merchant's booth. Naruto looked at the mirror and saw the same three kids from the Red Keep, they were following him.

Naruto bought the small crimson cloth and walked away from the booth. Naruto tied the cloth around his right arm, in honor of the cloth he wore when he became a knight after the tournament. Naruto kept on walking and kept up appearances, waving at people and looking around the street. But every chance he could get, he took a glance behind him and saw the children keep following him. Naruto eventually walked long enough and found himself in Flea Bottom, where the a lot of the peasants and lower class people lived. It was also home to the cities many brothels.

Naruto kept walking and then turned down an alley as the children quickly followed him. They turned down the alley but didn't see him so they quickly ran down the alley to catch up to him. Once the children ran down the alley, Naruto jumped down from a second floor balcony and landed back in the alley. Naruto smirked as he then left the alley and walked down the street but ended up in front of a brothel. The sign read, The Brightest Light and it seemed like any other brothel around Flea Bottom. It had about three floors, and some windows but all the shades were down. Naruto was about to leave when he saw that the door had a large red mark.

Naruto took out the parchment he got read the message, saying that if he wanted answers to go to the building with the red mark of the storm. Naruto looked at the door and saw the red mark was a spiral, like a twister or maelstrom. Naruto left the building and looked at the brothel down the street that was owned by Baelish, similar to the other one but no red mark.

"Huh." Naruto said to himself as he walked back to the door. He starred at the door and the mark for what seemed like hours but was only a few minutes. "I sure hope this was just a hoax or a prank."

Naruto then took a breath and knocked on the door to the brothel. He waited for a few seconds and then the door opened by itself. Naruto raised an eyebrow and put on hand on his dagger and walked in. He walked in to see no one in the waiting area. There were doors to his left and right and based on the grunts and moans of passion, he guessed they led to other parts of the brothel. Naruto also saw one door in front of him at the far end of the room with the same red spiral mark on it.

Naruto slowly walked forward to the door and put his ear to it to listen for any movement. "Come in." Naruto heard as he heard the door unlock and saw a young man open the door. The young man was wearing a gold and blue headband, crimson and white cloak and tunic with pants and boots. Around his waist was a belt that held a curved sword. (Yusuf from Assassin's Creed Revelations)

"We've been expecting you." Naruto heard another voice say as he walked in to see an old man of dark skin, sitting at a desk with 2 men and a woman wearing black cloaks with the hoods down. Naruto drew his dagger and was ready to defend himself as the old man chuckled.

"Please, there is no need for that. No one would dream of hurting you, Naruto Uzumaki." The old man said as Naruto glared at him.

"Who are you?" Naruto asked.

"Of course, introductions are in order. Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Achilles. The young man who opened the door is named Yusuf. Our fair maiden is Shao Jun. The taller fellow is called Adawale, and the man beside him is Aguilar." Achilles said. (Shao Jun is from Assassin's Creed Chronicle, Adawale from Assassin's Creed Liberation, and Aguilar from the new Assassin's Creed Movie)

"How do you know my name?" Naruto asked as he raised his dagger.

"Please, you do not need that here. We know your name because we have been expecting you for a long time." Achilles said.

"Why?" Naruto asked.

"Because you're are the one who will save this world,…Azor Ahai." Achilles said as bowed his head and the other four bent the knee as Naruto looked around and thought they were crazy.

"{Chuckles} Ah, that's a good one." Naruto said as he sheathed his dagger and they got back up. "But I'm not this legendary hero who fought against the darkness. He died centuries ago."

"I see you've learned about who your predecessor was." Achilles said.

"Yeah, I know who he was…in broad strokes. He vanquished the darkness from this world ages ago and now your religion, this Lord of Light religion believes he'll be reborn someday amidst salt and smoke or whatever you guys think. But I want no part of this." Naruto said as he turned to leave but Achilles chuckled.

"I see you've heard about the other faction who praised Azor Ahai." Achilles said.

"I know all I need to know. Your cult sacrifices people and burns them at the stake in service to your god. Bunch of psychotic devil worshippers if you ask me." Naruto said.

"And I agree, but that is not us." Achilles said as Naruto raised an eye brow. "After Azor Ahai's death and passing from this world, we were created to honor his work and to protect the world until he returned. Our sole purpose is to prepare for the arrival of Azor Ahai again when the darkness and the eternal night would return."

"And where does burning people at the stake come into play?" Naruto asked as Achilles stood up with the help of Adawale and walked over to get a cup of wine.

"Several centuries ago, a radical group of the faith was corrupted. They left, killing several members and nearly making our group extinct before they created this new cult, as you say. They prayed and try to turn people to their Lord of Light or R'hllor, and burn anyone at the stake for not turning." Achilles said as he poured two cups of wine and walked over to hand one to Naruto.

"I'm not thirsty." Naruto said as Achilles nodded and Yusuf took it instead. "If you're telling the truth, why did they break away?"

"Because they were corrupted by the very one we've been fighting against. R'hllor, the Lord of Light, the Other, the White Walkers, all come from the darkness that Azor Ahai vanquished all those years ago. Or so we thought." Achilles said as he took a sip.

"Or so you thought?" Naruto asked.

"Azor Ahai did vanquish the darkness, but it will rise again. Just as the sun rises and the day comes, the night comes and darkness spreads. A cycle. One, I'm afraid to say, that Azor Ahai was not able to stop." Achilles said.

"So these Lord of Light worshippers, they're actually worshipping the darkness?" Naruto asked.

"Yes, so corrupted and twisted by the darkness that they have sworn undying loyalty to it. They burn people at the stake and give it power, and in return, it gives them dark magic." Achilles said.

"Magic? What do you mean?" Naruto asked.

"The darkness grows in power during times of fear, strife, war, and anger. And what better times than the last several centuries. The Targaryen rule, The Mad King, Robert Baratheon's Rebellion, the Iron Born siege. All these events, have given the darkness more power…and soon he shall resurface." Achilles said.

"Well, that sucks and all and it looks like you've got your hands full but I'm not Azor Ahai. I'm Naruto Uzumaki, son of a former leader of the Second Sons, and traveling trader. I wasn't born from a noble house or come from noble blood. I'm not the one you're looking for." Naruto said.

"And that is the very reason you are the one we've been waiting for." Achilles said as he walked over to the wall and moved over a banner to reveal a wall safe. He opened it and took a very old and large book in some language that Naruto couldn't make out. Attached to the book, was a small item wrapped in cloth.

"Before Azor Ahai's death, he was said to have received a vision from the gods. They told him to write down everything they said to him in this book. It would guide people when he was no longer around." Achilles said as put the book down and opened it.

"What language is that?" Naruto asked.

"The language of Valyria. Azor Ahai wrote down what the gods told him. His heir will be born from the colors of the sun and blood, of steel and the ocean. His birth will come on the day when the sun and the moon share the sky as one and protect him with their blessings. He will wield the great sword of red and with it topple the mountain. Soon, Winter will come and kings will fight and die. He is the only hope for the world against the Darkness. His presence will change the stone from red to green and with it, his powers will awaken and his journey will begin." Achilles spoke as Naruto listened while Achilles' men bowed their head in honor of those words.

"Well that was somewhat pretty but completely cryptic. I'm not Azor Ahai, reborn. I'm just Naruto." Naruto said.

"You are Naruto, but you are also Azor Ahai. He will be born from the colors of the sun and blood, of steel and the ocean. You and father share the same hair color, of the sun and your mother was red, like blood. Your father leader of the Second Sons, steel, and your mother was a trader, sea." Achilles said.

"Very good, that made somewhat sense." Naruto replied.

"You were born on an eclipse, were you not?" Achilles asked as Naruto raised an eyebrow.

"How did you know that?" Naruto asked.

"Because we have ears all over the 7 kingdoms and Essos, all over to listen for when Azor Ahai will be reborn. You were the only babe born on the eclipse." Achilles said.

"Coincidence." Naruto replied.

"And just recently you took down Gregor Clegane, more commonly known as the Mountain, with a Valyrian steel blade with a red color." Achilles said as Naruto looked at him.

"That doesn't prove anything. I'm not Azor Ahai. Leave me alone." Naruto said as he left the room and left the building.

"What now, Master?" Adawale asked.

"We do as we always have. Look after him. He will accept his fate sooner or later. We must protect him until he does." Achilles said as they nodded and Aguilar and Yusuf left to go look after Naruto.

Naruto left the brothel with no real destination in mind, all he could think about was getting away from that place and forget everything they said. Naruto eventually found himself in Gin Alley of Flea Bottom but saw the Red Keep in the distance so Naruto decided to go back to his room at the inn. Naruto kept on walking as people passed him but then he heard some movement from behind and coming in close.

He then turned about and blocked a knife stab that would have killed him. Naruto grabbed the man's hand, and then ducked to avoid being slashed in the face. Naruto then quickly head butted the man in face and tossed him over his shoulder and onto the ground. Naruto backed up as he grabbed his trench blades as the man quickly got back up and spun and twiddled with his knifes.

"Not bad, boy." The man said as he spun his knives while Naruto was sizing up his opponent. "I guess, I'll have to work for this one."

"No you won't." Naruto replied as the man moved forward and tried to stab him but Naruto blocked the stab, and then slashed the man in the face but the man ducked. The man then tackled Naruto, but Naruto stood his ground and kneed the man in the gut and threw him to the ground. Naruto then spun and did an elbow drop and hit the man in the chest. Naruto then rolled away to avoid being stabbed and got back to his feet as the man then rolled forward and swiped at Naruto's leg's but Naruto kept backing up.

The man then threw a knife at Naruto but Naruto quickly brought his blade up and blocked it. The man snarled and pulled out another knife and quickly got back to his feet. "No boy makes Karl Tanner look like a fool!" Tanner shouted as he charged at Naruto but Naruto kept blocking and dodging.

Naruto then blocked one of Tanner's blades, twisted his wrist and knocked the dagger away but then Naruto moved his head out of the way to avoid being stabbed. Naruto then twisted his body to avoid being stabbed, and then kicked Tanner in the chest and knocked him back. Naruto then leaped forward and swiped at Tanner but Tanner blocked it. Unfortunately, the blade got caught in Naruto's trench blade so Naruto twisted his blade and yanked Tanner's dagger out of his hand. Tanner then pushed Naruto back and pushed him into the brick wall of a building but Naruto ran and flipped off the top off the wall and landed behind Tanner. Naruto then pushed him against the wall and broke his nose and then threw him over his shoulder and knocked him to the ground.

The fight ended as the City Watch quickly came and drew their swords as Naruto lowered his blades. "This man attacked me! His name is Karl Tanner!" Naruto shouted as two City Watch members grabbed Tanner as he resisted.

"RAGHH! You pig shit eaters! I'll gut you all!" Tanner shouted as he was dragged away.

"State your name!" One of them said as he pointed his sword at Naruto.

"Ser Naruto Uzumaki." Naruto said as the man realized who he was.

"Sorry, ser." He said.

"It's all right." Naruto replied.

"If you'll permit it, we would like you to accompany us to answer questions." One of the city watch said as Naruto nodded.

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Naruto was escorted to one chamber in the Red Keep, it was a small office chamber with a desk and some papers around. He was told it was the office of the Master of Law, Renly Baratheon. Naruto guessed he had to explain his side of the story and the reason for the fight. Naruto sat in his chair for a few minutes by himself in the room with two City Watch guard members acting as security.

Naruto fidgeted for a bit and there was a long draw of awkward silence in the room between Naruto and the City Watch. "So, uh, have you fellows heard any funny jokes recently?" Naruto asked as they looked at each other and then back at him and shook their heads no.

"Ok." Naruto said as he sat in silence until he heard the door open. "Uh, finally."

Naruto stood up and turned to see Renly Baratheon enter. "Sorry, for the wait but our friend wasn't very helpful." Renly said as he sat at his desk and Naruto sat down.

"Of course, Lord Renly. What did he say?" Naruto asked.

"Well, aside from rather offensive and dirty comments, nothing. He's kept quiet and said that he'll take the black in exchange for being hanged for assaulting a knight." Renly said as Naruto nodded. "But for formality reasons, I need to ask you what happened, ser Naruto."

"Just Naruto. Well, I was walking around Kings Landing after going to see Grand Maester Pycelle about some medicine for my mother. He said it'd take a day to have it ready to I explored the city." Naruto said as Renly nodded and wrote some things down.

"And why were you exploring the city?" Renly asked.

"Well, Kings Landing is the first city I've ever been to. I wanted to explore as much as I could, and getting to know the streets would make finding my way around much easier." Naruto said as Renly chuckled. "I eventually made my way to Flea Bottom,…"

"And?" Renly asked.

"And was making my way through the many merchants and brothels of the city. There were quiet a lot." Naruto said as Renly chuckled.

"Did you partake of a brothel, yourself?" Naruto asked.

"No. I don't want to pay for companionship or love. Call me old fashion." Naruto joked as Renly chuckled. "I kept walking when Karl Tanner attacked me. I fought back and knocked him around for a bit before the City Watch arrived. And…well you know everything after that." Naruto said as Renly nodded.

"And I believe you. Karl Tanner was one of the most dangerous cut throats and killers in Flea Bottom. He had no problem killing any knight or person who he fancied for money or fame. Usually does it by request or contract." Renly said.

"You think someone contracted him to kill me?" Naruto asked.

"It's a slight possibility. I'd imagine the defeats you handed many knights would warrant revenge. Especially from such a young boy. But we'll never know. Karl won't talk." Renly said as he stood up and grabbed Naruto's sword and belt from the City Watch Guard. "Here you go."

"Thank you, Lord Renly." Naruto said as he took his belt and sword and tied it around his waist.

"I hope your mother's health improves. But I also hope you find reason to return to Kings Landing. The city could always use a good sword such as yourself." Renly said as Naruto smiled.

"Thank you, Lord Renly. But if I did want to serve, I'd want it to be to help a lot of people. Not just one city." Naruto said as he tightened his sword.

"Well, have you ever heard of the Westeros Rangers?" Renly asked.

"Never." Naruto replied.

"From what Jon Arryn told me and what little I could read, the Westeros Rangers were suppose to be an initiative that Daeron the Good was hoping to implement during his reign. It would consist of the finest warriors from across the 7 kingdoms and led by a leader. He would be empowered by the king to serve out the Kings Justice in Kings Landing and through the 7 kingdoms. They would have the power to roam the kingdoms and protect the people and enact the Kings Justice. I heard my brother is thinking of doing something like that…well, if he remembers it from his frequent drunken blabs." Renly said as Naruto chuckled.

"Interesting. Thank you, Lord Renly." Naruto said as he bowed and left.

Naruto left Renly's chambers and walked through the Red Keep and castle to the entrance to get back to the city streets. Naruto stopped as he saw two large open doors that led to the Great Hall and the thrown room. Naruto was curious and walked in. He was amazed at the size and scale of the room, beautiful stain glass windows and tapestries with the Baratheon sigil were hung across the room. Beautiful marble pillars were present and at the far end was the iron throne. The chair were the Targaryen kings sat and now Robert Baratheon saw at the chair. The throne was beneath a stained glass window of the seven-pointed star of the faith of the seven. The throne was apparently comprised of a thousand swords melted together but the number looked at lot less than that.

"Awe inspiring, isn't it?" Naruto heard as he turned to see Lord Varys walk into the throne room.

"Lord Varys." Naruto said as he bowed and Varys nodded back. "How are you?"

"Oh, I'm quite well. And yourself, I just heard about that nasty business in Flea Bottom." Varys said.

"I'm fine. No scrapes or bruises. Just a few moments of awkward silence and some questions." Naruto replied.

"Really? I thought being attacked on the streets would cause some concern." Varys said.

"I'm fine. I'd be concern if he killed me. But that incident did bring me here. I've always wanted to see the iron throne." Naruto said as he and Varys looked at it.

"Ah yes, the Iron Throne. The seat of power for the 7 kingdoms. Awe inspiring, is it not? At least, that's what everyone who sees it for the first time says so at least." Varys said.

"Eh, awe inspiring is not the word I'd use. It's interesting but there is one thing going through my mind while looking at that." Naruto said.

"And what is that?" Varys asked.

"That thing cannot be comfortable to sit on." Naruto replied as Varys looked at him and chuckled.

"I'll admit, I've never heard that before." Varys said.

"That thing is made up of a thousand swords melted together." Naruto said.

"It's actually less than that." Varys said.

"Ok, well it's made of the melted swords of the people who swore fealty to the first Targaryen who ruled Westeros. I get the part of taking the swords of the people who swore fealty, but that chair cannot be comfortable to sit in." Naruto said.

"Why don't you see for yourself?" Varys asked.

"No thanks. That thing doesn't interest me." Naruto said as he and Varys left the throne room.

"Really? I find that everyone of worth dreams of one day sitting on that throne." Varys said.

"Well, I'm not like those people. I don't really care for that. I've grown up without noble blood, or anyone of noble blood or name climbing for power. Just because I'm a knight doesn't mean I'll go searching for glory and fame." Naruto said.

"Then what do you seek?" Varys asked.

"Honestly, I'm not even sure. Right now, going home and taking care of my mother would be the immediate thing." Naruto said as he looked at Varys. "Do you remember your parents, lord Varys?"

Varys looked at Naruto with confusion and Naruto cleared his throat. "Forgive me, my lord. I didn't mean to offend." Naruto said.

"It's quite all right. No one has every asked me such a question." Varys said.

"Well?" Naruto asked.

"I'm afraid I have no idea who my mother and father were. I was from Essos and born a slave. As a child, I traveled with a traveling circus and spent most of my youth trying to survive. Eventually, I managed to acquire enough money and power to move to Westeros where I became the Master of Whispers for the Targaryen Dynasty." Varys said.

"What were they like? I've heard stories, but never from someone who actually knew them." Naruto said.

"I served as Master of Whispers for King Aerys, more commonly known as the Mad King. I gave him advice as well as the other members of the small council, but the king chose whether or not to listen to said advice." Varys said.

"Were all the Targaryens like the Mad King?" Naruto asked.

"Not all, Naruto. Just like a city, it has good and bad people, so do families. Why are you so interested?" Varys asked.

"Well, they were an important house in the history of Westeros. A lot of people tend to forget that. Everything here in Kings Landing that family built. I'm just curious how the family that created this, was eventually wiped out. They couldn't have all been bad." Naruto said as Varys nodded.

"Well, Naruto, there lay one of histories greatest mysterious." Varys said as Naruto nodded. Eventually the two walked out of the Red Keep into one of the courtyards that led to the streets of Kings Landing. When they entered the courtyard, they saw the King, Queen, Jon Arryn and the prince Joffrey getting the courtyard set up for Joffery's nameday feast.

"Oh, Naruto, Lord Varys. Hello." Jon said as Naruto and Varys bowed.

"Lord Hand." They both said.

"What were you two doing?" Jon asked.

"Just talking." Naruto said.

"Yes, Naruto had some questions about the Red Keep. I helped him as much as I could." Varys said as Jon nodded.

"You, pike head!" They heard as they saw Prince Joffrey leave his mother's side and walk up to them.

Naruto looked at Jon who had white flat hair and Varys who was bald and then touched his spiky blonde hair. "I guess he means me." Naruto joked. "Yes, Prince Joffrey?"

"That's a fine sword, you've got there." Joffrey said.

"Thank you, Prince Joffrey. It was my father's and his father's before him. It's a family treasure." Naruto said as Jon and Varys smiled.

"A sword like that toppled the Mountain. A sword that should belong to a prince, not a filthy commoner." Joffrey said as he moved to grab it but Naruto backed away. Jon and Varys got nervous as Queen Cersei and King Robert as well as a bunch of servants and Kings Guard members saw what was going on.

"Thank you, my prince. If you like, I can help a smith forge one just like it." Naruto said.

"Hand me the sword, peasant before I have you hanged." Joffrey said as a Kings Guard member came by and Varys and Jon stepped back.

"Naruto, hand him the sword." Jon said.

"I agree with Lord Arryn." Varys said as Naruto grit his teeth and shook his head no.

"I'm sorry, my prince. If I offend you, I apologize as it was not my intent but I cannot give you my sword." Naruto said as the Kings Guard member, Meryn Trent grabbed his sword.

"You would deny an order given to you by your prince?" Cersei asked as she stepped forward.

"Forgive me your grace, my prince, but my father had me swore to never give up this sword and I have to honor his wish." Naruto said.

"Ser Meryn, get me that sword!" Joffrey shouted as Ser Meryn drew his sword and stepped forward as Naruto was ready to fight back if he had to.

"STOP!" Everyone heard as they saw King Robert step forward. "Stand down, Ser Meryn."

"But your grace…" "That is an order from your king!" Robert shouted and shut him up. Ser Meryn sheathed his blade as Joffrey and Cersei looked at Robert.

"Keep your sword, Naruto." Robert said as Naruto bowed his head.

"Father, I want that sword!" Joffrey shouted.

"Darling, it's the sword of peasant. He should be honored to give it to my son." Cersei said.

"Naruto is no longer a peasant. He's an anointed knight, or were you absent when I knighted him myself. A knight honor's his promises and Naruto's honor to hold onto his father's sword is something no man should deny him." Robert said.

"BUT FATHER!" Joffrey shouted.

"I'LL HEAR NO MORE ON THE MATTER!" Robert shouted as Joffrey fumed and left along with Cersei. Robert looked at Naruto who had taken a knee and bowed his head.

"Thank you, your grace. If I have offended you in any way, I accept any punishment you deem worthy." Naruto said.

"You fought to honor your father's last wish. Everyman should know not to come between a knight and his honor." Robert said as he left and Jon and Varys breathed a sigh of relief as Naruto stood up.

"You are lucky Robert is an honorable man." Jon said.

"I agree with Lord Arryn. The prince is no one to mess with, Naruto." Varys said.

"I think I should make myself scarce tonight." Naruto said as they nodded.

"I agree." Varys said.

"That's a good idea." Jon said.

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Naruto left the courtyard and returned to the inn to get some food and relax for a bit. He took a bath and stayed in his room, sharpening all his weapons, just in case. Soon the day was almost over and the evening came, and with it, Prince Joffrey's final nameday feast. Naruto got suited up in a tunic and pants and his sword belt on him. He arrived at the courtyard but kept himself off to the side and away from anyone, not wanting any more attention or to cause a scene with Prince Joffrey.

Naruto just drank some wine, ate some food and listened to conversations. He waved and smiled at the Princes of Dorne, Lord Tyrell, Ser Barristan, Jon, Varys and Renly, but Naruto wanted to avoid anyone else. After having his full of food, Naruto decided to walk out of the courtyard and distance himself. He walked from the courtyard through some of the gardens until he came to another courtyard. This one was mostly empty except for some wooden posts set up on the other side.

Naruto smiled as he took out a throwing star from one of his pouches, lined up the shot and threw it at the post and hit the top of the post. Naruto then took out two and threw them at the wooden post and hit the wooden post, around the area where the heart would be. He then threw six throwing stars and hit the target in the head and arms. Naruto kept on practicing, either aiming for the head, chest or arms. Once he threw all the throwing stars he had, he went up to the post, pulled them out and started again.

Naruto kept busying and kept practicing with his throwing stars, hitting the exact same spots over and over again. Naruto threw another star and hit the dead center of the wooden target. "You planning on just watching me the entire time or would you like to come try?" Naruto asked as he threw another star and then turned around.

Naruto saw Tyene walk to the courtyard and up to Naruto. "Hello, Tyene." Naruto said.

"Hello, Naruto. Enjoying yourself?" Tyene asked as Naruto threw another throwing star and hit the wooden post without looking.

"So far. Nothing to complain or worry about. How about you?" Naruto asked.

"The same. Although I noticed you were absent during the feast." Tyene said.

"I think it was for the best. I'm not the Queen or Prince Joffrey's favorite person right now and I don't want to create another fuss." Naruto said as Tyene walked over and hooked her arm into his and smiled.

"Well, now hopefully we can have some time together." Tyene said.

"I would love that. Care to try your hand at some target practice?" Naruto asked as he held out a throwing star.

"Well, if you're asking." Tyene said as she took the star, held it and then threw it at the wooden post.

It flew through the air and hit the post but wasn't thrown with enough force and bounced off. "Huh." Tyene said.

"Throwing stars a lot harder than daggers or knives. It requires a little more force." Naruto said as he walked over and pulled out the throwing stars and returned to Tyene.

"Your movements should be precise and exact. Where your eye goes, the star goes." Naruto said as he threw three throwing stars and they struck the top of the wooden post.

"All right." Tyene said as she took a throwing star and held it in his hand. Naruto looked at her stance and decided to help her.

Naruto stood at her side and held her arm that held the throwing star. "Keep your arm steady." Naruto said as Tyene smiled and leaned into him. Naruto stood very close to her as Tyene felt his hand on her arm.

"Keep your eye on the target." Naruto said as Tyene looked at the wooden post.

"Once you have the target, keep your eye on it and your throw should be one fluid motion." Naruto said as Tyene nodded. "Now, the last step is the most important."

"What is it?" Tyene asked.

"Breathe. Everything you do, you should breathe." Naruto said as Tyene took a deep breath.

"Feel every muscle in your arm in sync, your breath filling your lungs with air…time slows down." Naruto said this as he and Tyene were very close. She could feel his breath near her and Naruto could feel how smooth her skin was. "Throw when you're ready."

Tyene threw the star and hit the wooden post right in the center. "Very impressive." Naruto said.

"Oh, impressive. Is that all you have to say to me?" Tyene asked.

"Well what else would you like to hear?" Naruto asked.

"I don't know. What do you think of me?" Tyene asked.

"Well, as I said yesterday, women from Dorne as just like I've heard about. Beautiful desert flowers that shine above all others." Naruto said.

"You think I am a beautiful woman?" Tyene asked.

"Yes. One of the most beautiful woman I have ever seen." Naruto said as Tyene smirked.

"One? Not the most beautiful?" Tyene asked.

"Well, I've only been in Kings Landing for a few days and I have seen my fair share of beautiful women." Naruto said as he walked away from the wooden post and sat down on a bench in the courtyard.

"Really? Name one more beautiful than I am." Tyene said as she slowly walked toward Naruto.

"Well, your sisters are very lovely. And of course, there is Margaery Tyrell, lady of Highgarden…" Naruto said as Tyene walked forward and pulled one of the straps to her dress off her shoulder, accentuating her figure as Naruto was entranced.

"Who?" Tyene asked.

"Margaery Tyrell. A beautiful woman from Highgarden." Naruto said as Tyene moved the other strap down and the only reason her dress didn't come down and reveal her breasts was because she used her arms to keep her dress from falling.

"Is she more beautiful than I am?" Tyene asked as Naruto smiled and reached his hand out and pulled her close as she smiled.

"Not right now." Naruto said as Tyene leaned in and kissed him and he kissed back. The two deepened the kiss as Tyene sat on Naruto's lap and Naruto wrapped her arms around her waist as she wrapped her arms around his neck. The two kept kissing, only stopping for a moment to catch their breath in between their kissing.

Tyene eventually pulled away and smiled as she looked at Naruto and Naruto smiled back. "Now, who is the most beautiful woman you have ever seen?" Tyene asked.

"You." Naruto said as they kissed one more time. "I love this city."

End of Chapter 1

I hoped you guys liked this different version of Naruto and Game of Thrones. I wanted to do a different version of Naruto where he didn't come from Konoha or the ninja world was born and raised in Westeros. He wont be god like or anything like the other Naruto I have in my other story but he will be stronger than any normal knight or warrior or mage in Westeros and Essos. I have a different way of empowering Naruto and he will become Azor Ahai.

I changed up the prophecy of Azor Ahai by changing the legend of who will be the reborn Azor Ahai and having the Lord of Light religion actually be a radical group that split off from the original, centuries ago. Priestess like Melisandre believe they are worshipping the real Azor Ahai but they aren't. I wanted to change things up a bit. And The faction that are the real supporters of Azor Ahai will train and support Naruto and will soon educate him to fight a war against the enemy.

For this story, I decided to try and keep things to the original T.V. show canon as much as possible for a reason. The T.V. show cannon is great, makes me angry and upset at times with many good guys dying and bag guys winning but it's a very interesting, delicate and complex situation that someone like Naruto will have to navigate and play through in order to protect all the 7 kingdoms from the true enemy. There will be some changes to the canon, but for the most part it will stay the same as the T.V. show. I've began to place the seeds for the rest of the story and I hope you guys like it.

Next chapter, Naruto's destiny begins to play out, with the guidance of Achilles, but ultimately, he must decide how to proceed.

For the pairing of this story, I wanted to do same as my other story in the sense of it being Naruto with multiple women. I decided on Naruto/Tyene/Margaery/ are completely set. I might add in Obara and Nymeria depending on how the story goes and maybe Missandei and Daenerys but that wont be for a long time. I decided not to add Sansa because of her age on the show is much younger at about 15 when season 1 starts and Naruto will be around 20. Tyene and Margaery are around the same age as Naruto now, so 15-16 and when season 1 starts around 20. I decided not to add Ygritte because she's great with Jon and she's a big piece of Jon's infiltration into Mance's camp. If you think that Ygritte should be with Naruto, send me a message or leave it in a review. If you think of any women I should add, leave it in a review or message.

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto or Game of Thrones. Both belong to their respective owners, I'm just a big fan.