Hi guys Azza here!

So this is the beginning of the Tale of Natsu Dragneel Vol II and yes as the tag implies it is set predominantly in the Naruto verse however Natsu will jump out every now and then to go elsewhere as the plot demands.

So for newcomers here is the part where I tell you please go read Vol I titled Power Of The Dragon because there are just way too many things for me to summarize such as how all the verses of pretty much anything exist in one large multiverse or the fact that Natsu is basically a God like being. There are many more concepts and the plot picks up right after the ending so if you want to get into this then you have to read this tale from the beginning.

Also Natsu will not be simply stomping every Naruto villain because OP no this is Natsu beginning to explore the worlds outside of his own in earnest and running into situations alongside the favourites however this won't be a copy paste retelling as fans of Volume I can attest to.

In this I will be including custom arcs and the movies as well as granting some of the Naruto characters new abilities, and before I get the PM's or comments in the reviews yes there will be some bashing against Sakura, Kakashi and the Konoha Council (and yes I am aware they didn't really exist the way fanfiction has portrayed them to but sometimes people just like to put in the literal representation of the worst scum of humanity haha) and the village as a whole.

You'll find out more about it as the story goes along but it's not like bash them because they exist it'll simply be Natsu taking jabs at them for their poor treatment and behaviour and nudging them to improve. As for the council well the one in Volume I went from being the biggest power to being disbanded in the span of a chapter because Natsu decided they'd outlived their usefulness so I'm sure you can figure that out.

Anyway if you are still reading this just note that it's going to retain the same sort of dark themes and tone from the first one but I'm going to gradually lighten things here and there so it doesn't become depressing but you'll all see soon enough.

So enough from me here are the first five chapters as promised so I hope you all enjoy and on with the story!

I do not own Fairy Tail or Naruto all rights belong to Hiro Mashima and Masashi Kishimoto.

The Price Of Victory

/Natsu's POV/

Natsu slowly awoke to the feeling of a soft bed beneath him, did he just dream up the strange Dark Santa or was he still within the same dream just a different part?

"He's showing signs of consciousness!"

"To think he made it out alive!"

"He is a Hybrid plus we saw his future self."

"That doesn't mean anything time can be rewritten!"

Natsu groaned from the noise as the sound of shuffling feet could be heard all around him as he slowly opened his eyes, the light instantly caused him to regret his decision as he felt a sharp pain in his head.

"Where … am I?"

"Where do you think we'd bring you to recover Natsu, we're back in Equilibrius so that your Hybrid's Aura could work overtime to save you alongside the best healers we have."

"Alucard … is that you?"

"Does anyone else where this lovely hat around here I think not, yes it is me and Seras is around here somewhere too after I pulled her back following the conclusion of the war."

"Yes the war … the war is over now isn't it?"

"With the deaths of Ahnkseram, Zeref and Achnologia the war has indeed come to a close however there is still one matter left unresolved," Alucard said as Natsu raised an eyebrow.

"And that would be?"

"Failed to realize what is in your grasp yet?"

Looking in his hands Natsu froze as he held the egg that Achnologia had turned into once the fight entered the Ravine of Time.

"Wh-why is this thing here!"

"Because we could not leave such a thing inside time itself, the fact that Achnologia did not perish even with all of time crashing against him proves he is indeed too powerful to leave alone. Along with pulling you and the egg out of the Ravine we also managed to save your servant but she … well it's hard to explain."

"Seilah, shit is she alright!"

"Oh she's very much alive alright … too alive for a Demon if you ask me."

"Too alive?"

"Seras is keeping her occupied the situation all round is … quite unique, are you able to stand?"

With little effort Natsu rose out of the bed with a prosthetic limb taking the place of his missing leg moulding itself to the same proportions as his real leg as he took a few cautious steps forward.

"I could swear I was taller than this?"

"You were but remember you were in the Ravine of Time and you've lost quite a bit of yourself, Lady Felicity is currently working overtime to scrape up what pieces she can but as of right now you aren't technically whole."

"Wait so I'm biologically younger?"

"Only a little I'd say mid twenties so no you aren't a child or anything but it's your power that was scattered to the winds of time that I refer to."

"Hmm well I still have all my skills and abilities … ah I see what you mean now my overall aura and magic power have simply dropped, not really a big deal considering I get to live."

Alucard grinned as he began to chuckle turning on his heel and motioning for Natsu to follow.

"I quite like that reaction to a loss of power, still it's not like it will be permanent or anything after all once Felicity gathers enough she can give it back. Anyway grab the egg and let's go the Council will want to speak with you now that you've woken."

Natsu nodded as he picked up the egg and followed Alucard out of the small room and found himself standing in a grand hallway where various Gods and Devils stood discussing various ongoing matters in their worlds, the moment Natsu exited however all talk ceased.

"Uh … hey guys I'm alive …"

"Holy shit he actually lived, the High Arbiter is awesome!"

Various cheers broke out as Natsu blushed from embarrassment and Alucard roared with laughter at his discomfort as the two made their way to the Council Chambers, Alucard unceremoniously kicked the door open and strolled inside as a flood of both God and Devil's Aura hit the pair.

"Alucard how many times must we inform you, this is a place of discussion and debate not your personal playhouse!"

"Apologies Lord of Destruction however I merely wished to bring to your attention that Natsu Dragneel has awoken from his coma," Alucard said with a grin as several Gods and Devils rolled their eyes knowing he didn't even mean the apology in the slightest.

"Natsu Dragneel … so you truly are awake and Alucard isn't full of shit."

"I resent that statement," Alucard said cheekily as the Devil sighed.

"Whatever just- alright look thanks for bringing him Alucard are you happy!"

"For now …"

Alucard disappeared into the floor as the Council shook their heads before looking towards Natsu.

"So you have emerged victorious from the war High Arbiter Natsu Dragneel?"

"At a heavy price …"

"Ah so you can sense what would happen should you return we should have figured that. Yes being unable to go to ones world is a rather heartbreaking thing, cut off from your ties and left alone. Still by making such a sacrifice you have proven to us that you are nothing like Ahnkseram or Zeref as a Hybrid and can indeed truly be trusted among our ranks!"

"And what of Lucifer and Micheal are they not joining the Council?"

"Those two decided that it was not their place to interfere in our world and that as things stand the system you helped to forge is one that seems to be in the best interest of all parties, basically they are semi retired and are taking a more advisory role for when we may need it."

"I see, being imprisoned for so long I hope they have a good time with their retirement."

"Indeed however you Natsu are far from retirement as I'm sure you've come to realize, you must have an idea why we would say such a thing?"

"The egg."

"Indeed the egg is a problem and one that we cannot see any other options that one, not even Micheal or Lucifer could conceive a better plan."

"I'm assuming this is because you cannot destroy the egg, if time wasn't enough then nothing will work?"

"Precisely, because of this we've found only one way to remove the threat of a new Apocalypse Dragon from rising but we thought it fair to give you a choice to carry this burden or not rather than simply go ahead and do it adding further to your pain. We would ask of you High Arbiter that you use the Hybrid's Aura and body to become the jail for the second coming of Apocalypse."

"You want to seal this thing inside me?"

"Indeed for you see it cannot be destroyed but it can be sealed away because as an egg it is affected by magic, would you take this burden?"

"If I do this can I ask for favours whenever I want?"

"Within reason."

"Fair enough, anything else I can do?"

"We've spent several weeks deliberating on this and we have decided that the High Arbiter position can gain several new and exciting duties since you cannot return to your own world, provided you follow the Rule of Realms and don't change history to the extreme then you may visit worlds whenever you wish."

"Whenever I wish isn't that quite a lot of freedom?"

"That is the right you have earned Natsu however yes there are some exceptions to this rule, firstly should we require you at any time you must come at your earliest convenience. Second you cannot return to Earthland in any time period and finally …"

The doors to the Council room burst open as a young girl around eight to nine years of age with horns and a set of simple Devil robes rushed inside before bolting to Natsu clutching onto him tightly.

"Maaasssterrr I thought you diiieeed!"

"Finally you will take her with you …"

"Who …?"

"Master doesn't remember me, noooo Master has brain damage he's an idiot!"

"Oi I do not have brain damage and I- wait hang on you can't be, Seilah!"

"Oh Master does remember me I'm so glad," Seilah said as the tears vanished instantly replaced with a tightened hug.

"How the hell did this happen she looks like a kid!"

"The Ravine of Time is a strange place and remember she followed you in there, clearly like yourself she regressed in age to that of a young girl … unfortunately."

"I may not have my curvaceous figure anymore but I am still combat ready Master!"

"Uh … right, well at least you survived so that's a relief though I'm guessing this means Seilah can't return to Earthland either?"

"Like you she is scattered within the timeline of the world so entering would have … disastrous results."

"I see, hang on weren't you supposed to be with Seras?"

"Seras is mean she won't let me do anything," Seilah pouted as Natsu inwardly groaned.

'Great not only has her body regressed but her mentality has to an extent, well I was able to deal with Wendy so this shouldn't be too hard … I hope.'

"Anyway getting back to our earlier discussion do you think you can decide now?"

"I-I might need to think a little on this …"

"Very well we shall hold the egg here until you decide, just try not to take too long alright."

"I understand and I truly appreciate that you all gave me a choice, I will take my leave."

Just as Natsu was about to leave the egg began to wobble slightly in his hands as cracks began to appear along the sides indicating it was hatching.

"Oh crap …"

There was a small light that surrounded the egg and when it died down a tiny black Dragon with glowing blue markings on its scales took its place, the Dragon took its first breath as it began to sniff the air before looking up at Natsu tilting its head.

"Well it seems you will have to decide now Natsu we can't have this thing running around Equilibrius."

"Kind of weird how innocent it seems here … fine I'll do it since it most likely imprinted on me as its parent so anyone else you put it with wouldn't be able to deal with it like me."

"Very well then, please remain motionless as we perform the sealing otherwise it could cause irreversible damage to your power."

"Master are you sure this is a good idea?"

"You saw the struggle of beating it last time and we can't abuse the Ravine of Time each time the Dragon gets too big and powerful, no sealing it within me is for the best."

"If you say so Master …"

"Your concern is appreciated Seilah, truly," Natsu said with a warm smile as he gave her an affectionate pat on the head.

Natsu turned to face the Council as they began chanting with the aura in the room skyrocketing focusing on the baby Dragon that had curled up to sleep, the Dragon was turned into a strange black mist as it entered Natsu's stomach with a seal of the Hybrid appearing on his gut symbolizing the successful transfer.

"Hybrid seal … didn't think that was a legit thing?"

"Of course the Hybrid seal exists; there are both God and Devil seals so why would the Hybrid not have one?"

"I suppose your right," Natsu said as he looked at the glowing black symbol on his stomach that was slowly fading away.

The design was one that symbolized the unity between the God and Devil Auras within with the upright cross and inverted cross forming an X type seal over the point of entry, the crosses were surrounded by a black magic circle with a white outline that had small tendrils that looked like they were going somewhere but simply stopped short something Natsu would figure out later.

"You know I kind of expected something … more?"

"No the process is quite simple only the mortals get flashy effects, speaking of mortals how would you like to get back to work?"

"I suppose that would be good once I've spoken with Felicity and Eliza," Natsu said as the Council nodded in agreement.

"Very good, now as you most likely already know one of your fellow Devils known as Kurama has been sealed for quite some time now, we want you to investigate this more thoroughly perhaps see about aiding the one who he is sealed inside so that he may continue his duties?"

"Sure I can do that would be nice to get my mind off what happened to me recently …"

"Good we shall inform Kurama ahead of time but you are free to head to his world whenever you wish, and again we are truly sorry you are unable to return home and are working as hard as we can to fix the time stream for you."

"Speaking of the time stream being screwed up this marking on my hand I thought it was meant to be temporary?"

"It was did it not disappear?"

"No it's here still and I can feel something from it though when I try to pull it like I did during the battle nothing happens."

"Curious …"

"Do you think I'm actually supposed to take part in that Grail War you briefly described before I went into that coma?"

"Unfortunately we cannot look into the future and tell you, knowledge of the future for events such as that are not for any being not even us. Still for you to even possess the ability to one day call a Servant would be most interesting after all you are far from defenceless."

"Or the war will be full of powerful players from all over?"

"Let us not think on that what matters is you still have the Command Seal which means you are destined to take part in a Grail War at some point, I wonder was it fate for you to receive yours early or was it mere coincidence?"

"Well I'm gonna go see Felicity and Eliza now then head out to wherever Kurama's world is so I'll see you all later."

"We shall let you know if anything comes up here that requires your attention Natsu, the Council 24 is with you."

Natsu nodded as he and Seilah left the chambers running right into Seras who looked quite angry at Seilah.

"YOU!"

"Oh Seras you made it out alright!"

"N-Natsu are you up and about why I had not heard-!"

"Not for long Alucard dragged me into the Council and had the Dragon sealed in me so things have been … interesting."

"You have that thing sealed inside you now, my condolences."

"Ah its fine I don't feel all that different though I do feel something from it somewhere I'll check my mindscape when I have free time, so I heard you've been looking after Seilah while I've been out?"

"Trying to she's the little Devil from the darkest pits of hell and Alucard thinks it's funny and helps her out I'm at my wits end!"

"Oh really I wasn't aware Seilah was such a troublemaker in her youth?"

"Apparently she was because she's been wreaking havoc all over this place for the last year and a half!"

"Wait … year and a half?"

"Nobody told you, you've been in that coma for over a year Natsu I would have thought somebody would have mentioned it?"

"First I've heard of it though I suppose in this realm it isn't really relevant and since I'm alive that's all that really matters."

"A positive way to look at things, so are you going to make my day by taking Seilah back off my hands?"

"Yeah I'm getting back to work so I can do that, she needs some better clothes than that though robes don't suit kids."

"I didn't have access to your power and couldn't create suitable clothing so I made do Master, as soon as we are in an appropriate location I shall change."

"Why couldn't she be so mature with me …"

"Because you are not her Master Seras," Alucard said rising from the floor with his usual grin. "Already back to work High Arbiter such a busy life you lead …"

"I know but working will help get my mind off of home so I'll take anything I can get; besides I have some training to do until the rest of my power is restored."

"Right back into the fray eh, fear the name of Dragneel for it simply cannot resist the smell of conflict," Alucard chuckled darkly. "Speaking of conflict Seras and I have been away for some time and the Tenth Crusade won't fight itself, come Seras."

"Y-yes Master!"

"I'll come see you sometime Natsu, swipe a bottle of Integra's finest and we can swap stories like old friends …"

"Old friends huh, we're both pretty old actually aren't we?"

"To us age is just a number but an important one to remember, how many years since we were born into this world of conflict and turmoil destined to suffer for eternity and a day?"

Alucard walked through the portal with Seras following behind as it closed behind him, Natsu turned to Seilah and motioned for her to follow to which she did so cheerfully until she tripped on the robe falling flat on her face.

"Hmm we'll definitely need to get you something better Sei-."

When Seilah lifted her head Natsu froze at her expression, it was an expression that clearly told him she was about to cry and wanted attention and one he was trying and failing to resist."

'This is ridiculous Felicity better be able to age her to at least sixteen!'

"Come on Seilah I'll carry you on my back if you want?"

"Yay!"

Picking her up and placing her on his shoulders Natsu quickly became embarrassed as many of the Gods and Devils began laughing at his misfortune knowing all too well what most likely had occurred.

Arriving at what he'd been informed as the Central Time Nest Natsu found Felicity knee deep in work with all sorts of lesser deities running around performing tasks at a brisk pace, Natsu cleared his throat getting her attention as her eyes lit up.

"Oh Natsu you survived this is great, sorry I can't celebrate this with you the battle between you, Ahnkseram and Achnologia has put the timelines into complete disarray, versions of you are popping up all over history and we've been on cleanup duty for so long!"

"So I've heard, I just wanted to know if you could age Seilah at all I mean her power can wait since she can just share mine but I can't deal with her being this young and do my job so could you perhaps age her?"

"I cannot age her by much since her body was affected by the Ravine of Time but I shall see what I can do," Felicity said as she began to walk around Seilah before flicking her on the forehead and she began to grow taller and her curvaceous figure began returning.

"Well that's … huh."

As a side product of Seilah ageing her clothes became too small for her as they ripped leaving her completely nude, Seilah quickly created new clothes using Natsu's magic as Natsu nodded in approval.

She wore pair of simple black pants with a plain white undershirt and a long black coat with the Hybrid mark on the back as she pulled the hood up to cover her horns.

"You know you've worn a yukata for so long seeing you wear normal clothes is quite strange, you look good though but why the coat?"

"The coat is to hide my horns mostly, should we end up in a world that hates Demons I need to be able to hide them when I cannot transform into a version of myself without horns. As much as I hate hiding who I am that is the way of things in most places."

"Anyway I've aged her to age fifteen it was the best I could do but it seems she's pretty much already back to her old self, now then as for you Natsu I want you to touch this crystal here."

"What is it?"

"It is a time shard of your power that we spent quite some time pulling from your world, inside is a fragment of your power that was lost so I believe you would be most interested in having it back."

Natsu touched the time shard as a massive surge of power flowed through him momentarily before disappearing, feeling his core Natsu could see that it had expanded quite a bit once he'd touched the crystal.

"There now I'll get in touch when we get more for either of you but until then stay away from Time!"

"Uh … right," Natsu replied as Felicity smiled.

"Good to hear now I'm a very busy Goddess so if you will excuse me …"

Natsu nodded as both he and Seilah left the Time Nest making their way back to the main hall.

"I wonder where Eliza would be?"

"She could be anywhere Master perhaps we should ask someone, this place is quite lively I didn't think the Gods and Devils worked together this well?"

"It wasn't like this when I came here last, they talked sure but this is almost perfect unity."

"It is rather impressive isn't it and its all thanks to you Master!"

"Nah I only had a hand in this Seilah this is the result of the Gods and Devils truly desiring peace between each other, perhaps this came about because of the threat to them both caused by Achnologia and Ahnkseram but honestly who can say?"

"Master perhaps we should just speak with Eliza later I'm sure she would understand if you said you were called to work so soon after waking?"

"I could but I'd feel bad, then again word will spread and then she'd seek me out so perhaps that is for the best. Alright then Seilah let's get going then," Natsu said as a portal appeared in front of them as the two walked through appearing in a dense forest.

"Where are we and … why does the magic here feel so different?"

Natsu was tasting the air as he created a small flame in his hand and analysed it, humming to himself he dispersed the flame and crouched down picking up some dirt.

"Ah I see so this is how other worlds truly work, from what I can tell some worlds are richer in what we call magic. Also magic probably isn't what they call it here I remember Kurama referring to this as chak-ra, yes chakra."

"But it's magic though?"

"To us it is magic because in our world it is known as such however in this world they have another name for it; it's basically the same just with slightly different properties since this world's magic has layers to it … most curious I'd like to investigate this further."

"Layers?"

"I don't quite know how but in this world there is a magic that is all around us that feels like the one we know from nature but then there is this other type that feels almost like a mixture of diluted God's Aura and magic."

"Maybe that's why the magic feels so different because we are touching two separate pools of it?"

"Perhaps, Seilah I'm going to make a rule for us while we are in other worlds we won't refer to our magic as such unless we are alone or with people we can trust. We are outsiders to this world and as such we must maintain the status quo of said world, walking around speaking of magic the people will be suspicious of our actions and I would rather avoid that."

"I see Master then should you not change to more appropriate attire?"

"What do you mean?"

Looking at himself Natsu realized he was still wearing his attire from the war, shaking his head he moulded it into a simple pair of black combat boots with matching pants and a crimson shirt with a black coat similar to Seilah's however his didn't have a hood and instead had a really long collar that he left upright.

"If you wanted to steal my fashion Master you just had to ask …"

"Hey I was rocking this outfit long before you though I had a leather jacket Erza bought me instead," Natsu replied as the two both felt a spike in power nearby.

"Should we investigate Master?"

"I don't see why not maybe we'll learn something?"

Their coats swayed in the wind as they vanished reappearing near a bridge covered by a strange mist Natsu could tell wasn't natural.

"I wonder who created that mist?"

"It seems a battle is taking place Master, two children are fighting a … I cannot identify the gender of the opponent but they appear to be using some kind of Ice based technique revolving around Ice Mirrors to confuse opponents. There is also two men of about equal strength fighting a little further away with the man using Lightning based attacks seemingly edging out his opponent."

Just as Seilah finished speaking a flood of killing intent hit them from the bridge that put the pair on alert, Seilah turned to Natsu and noticed he's activated his Hybrid's Aura and was gazing into the mist.

"Well this appears to be our lucky day Seilah Kurama is down there sealed inside one of the kids you mentioned, well he won't be for much longer so we'd better pull his ass out of the fire."

Natsu vanished reappearing on the bridge to find a kid with black hair styled like a duck butt laying face down on the ground with senbon in almost all his vitals rendering him immobile, the other kid with Kurama sealed within him was currently surrounded in a cloak of unstable Devil's Aura as he punched one of the Ice mirrors shattering it instantly.

"What's going on here!"

Both the blonde haired kid and another slightly older teen turned towards him in shock neither having even sensed his approach, the blonde snarled once he saw how close Natsu was to his friend and charged.

"Oh you want to play it like that then fine," Natsu said as he vanished from sight appearing in the boy's face with his fist coated in flame and was inches from striking his face when he seized up.

Inside his mind he saw himself snapping the neck of his Nephew, butchering countless Alvarez soldiers, Ahnkseram laughing as he continued to smash in Natsu's own face, Achnologia biting a chunk out of his leg and being forced to sever the rest of it.

Natsu was hit in the face by the teen and sent flying into one of the bridge supports shaking slightly as he tried to shake the thoughts, the boy was on him again and as Natsu tried to attack the same type of thoughts hit him again as he seized up at the last moment receiving another blow.

"Master," Seilah cried as she appeared in front of him the third time he seized up punched the boy in the head knocking him through the bridge and into the water below. "Master are you alright!"

"I-I don't …"

'I've never seen Master look like this before, under normal circumstances he would just beat the opponent and offer a smart quip or two but he's practically terrified! Master couldn't possibly …'

"Seilah check on the boy Kurama is within him," Natsu hissed as Seilah nodded quickly descending to the lowest point of the bridge where the unconscious boy was floating.

"This boy holds Lord Kurama, I wonder how they managed to seal him away?"

Picking up the boy Seilah jumped back up to the main level of the bridge where Natsu had dislodged himself from the wall, dropping the boy at his feet their attention turned towards the one who could use Ice as they began to speak.

"You could have ended him with that first blow, why hesitate?"

"Whenever I tried to attack I saw … visions of my past and could not."

'The war must have taken its toll mentally on Master, forced to fight almost every waking moment since we met Master must have finally snapped in some way. I must help him get through this or things will be much harder for us …'

"So he reminds you of something from your past, or someone?"

"It's not so much the boy as the act of combat that reminds me, I'm not sure why but whenever I tried to attack I would see flashes of the carnage I wrought and I couldn't bring myself to follow through."

"Are you affiliated with the Hidden Leaf Ninja?"

"No we don't know these people we just felt a spike in power nearby and came to check it out."

"I see … you would do well to leave this place so that we may continue our mission just as they continue theirs, if you'll excuse me I must fulfil my duty now."

Natsu watched as the teen ran over to where the other fight was taking place and blocked a fatal blow for a man with a large buster sword, he could tell the other man didn't have enough time to block the blow as his Lightning coated hand plunged into their chest.

"Master there is a group massing across the bridge," Seilah said as the sound of clapping could be heard.

"Well well well what do we have here, Zabuza I ask you to kill a bunch of weak Leaf shinobi and what do I find but the oh so great Demon of the Bloody Mist as bloody as his name implies! Thankfully I wasn't going to pay you so it saves me the trouble of having to hire people to kill you."

"Gatou what is the meaning of this," the man identified as Zabuza shouted across the bridge as the masked man saw the blonde at the feet of Natsu and Seilah but decided to wait and see how things would turn out.

"Just business Zabuza it isn't anything personal really, we'll be taking the women here back to base especially the one in the cloak there she looks like she has a real set hidden away under there!"

The masked man sighed in relief knowing they weren't with Gatou as Natsu stepped forward slightly angered at the man's behaviour.

"Did I just hear you imply that you plan on raping the pink haired girl, one of the deceased and my friend, you'd better hope that isn't what you implied or else I will make sure your remains are splattered over every square inch of this bridge!"

"Hah this one is lively don't think I didn't see that little slipup you had in combat before, you can't even fight without cowering away in fear what are you going to do?"

Natsu grit his teeth in frustration as Seilah stood next to him preparing to butcher the soldiers when the man with the large sword stepped up next to Natsu placing a hand on his shoulders.

"You have the scent of death all over you I can smell it, you must be suffering inside from a battle that doesn't quite want to leave your mind. Trash like Gatou wouldn't understand such things since he is nothing more than a pathetic civilian tossing cash around, don't let the pain get to ya I'm sure you'll get over whatever it is that's eating you up inside just like I did once. I'll handle this trash I have a score to settle with this piece of shit!"

Natsu nodded as the swordsman whose arms appeared quite bloodied could barely hold his sword as he dragged it alongside him into battle as he began to brutally massacre the soldiers leaving none standing and cleaving the terrified Gatou in half.

"And it's finished," Zabuza said as he collapsed filled full of blades as he reached out to the body of his dead comrade. "Haku … oh Haku … find peace in heaven and know … that I … shall always …"

The man's eyes slowly closed as his life ebbed away leaving Natsu, Seilah and the opponents of Zabuza and his opponents.

"Well that was … interesting," Natsu said as he turned to face the silver haired man who seemed rather tense. "So these kids with you then?"

"Yes we were protecting the man who was building this bridge when we were attacked by Zabuza and his accomplice; I take it you aren't a threat?"

"No we just felt power and came to see what was happening and stumbled upon you all, do you need any help?"

"Sasuke," the pink haired girl screeched as she rather rudely pushed Natsu out of the way and clutched onto the black haired boy. "I bet this was all Naruto's fault you got killed trying to protect him!"

"Excuse me but are you stupid," Seilah asked as the silver haired man snickered under his mask.

"How dare you insult me if Sasuke was here he-!"

"That's enough Sakura," the silver haired man said rather sharply. "Sorry about her she's a fangirl for the duck butt here."

"And she was allowed on the battlefield," Natsu asked as the man sighed.

"There are … circumstances that forced my hand into passing this team, Sasuke there is about the only one with real talent the other two are … well you can see that for yourself."

"Why don't you include the blonde into the skilled category his power dwarfs even yours?"

"Excuse me?"

"The red aura he used earlier he holds tremendous potential to call that dismissible is ridiculous no?"

"Naruto's case is … special."

"So you know of his burden then," Natsu asked putting the man on edge.

"How do you know about it?"

"I know lots of things none of which I feel like sharing with someone who thinks such potential should go to waste, I want to speak to your superior if you have one."

"Well then you'd better come with us back to the Hidden Leaf since my superior is the Third Hokage, really this topic is best discussed with him anyway."

"Alright then after we've given those two a burial and seen to your wounds we can head to this … Hidden Leaf you mentioned."

"Alright that sounds reasonable but I would ask that you don't speak of Naruto's uniqueness to anyone else except the Hokage, oh my name is Kakashi Hatake by the way in case you didn't know."

"I'm Natsu Dragneel and this here is Seilah … Dragneel, we are foreigners to this land travelling to learn more about the world and all it contains."

"I see well if you could help me bring those two back to our safe house it would be much appreciated I'm a little too injured to carry them myself."

"Sure we can do that, hey er Sakura was it, get off the kid so we can get him some help."

"But Sasuke's dead and its all Naruto's fault," Sakura wailed as Seilah easily pushed her off and picked the boy up before looking down at her.

"How pathetic, I don't see you lasting more than six months out here," she said before following Natsu who had picked up Naruto and had begun walking towards the so called safehouse wondering what this world was truly like.

Natsu meanwhile was contemplating what had happened back on the bridge, freezing up mid battle was something he simply could not afford. Once they had some spare time he would meditate and try to overcome whatever this fear he had was and hopefully be back in fighting form.

Hope you all enjoyed and I'll see you in the next one!