I am Uzumaki Naruto, 20 years old, a Japanese and a computer programmer. On everyone's eyes, I am a normal person, with a decent job, however I am not. You see I was reincarnated. In my previous life, I am Uzumaki Naruto, 7th Hokage of Konohagure. After fighting a Goddess and her family members, I finally achieved my goal, world peace. I grew old as time passed by, I saw my daughter get married, my son became the Hokage of a more advanced Konohagure. I became contented for everything that I have done as I smiled waiting for my final breath. However it didn't last long as I was reincarnated in this world. 20 years ago, I was found abandoned as a baby, raised in an orphanage and had to do hard work to stay alive. I find this world boring, even if I was reincarnated there are things that really doesn't change, deep down in my heart there is something that I yearned so much. Adventure, adrenaline , and the sense of thrill. I studied karate just to satisfy my self, however even without my chakra, the years of experience that I have as a former ninja, honed my skills to a new level that I didn't find anyone to be a challenge. I was ready to give up until something change my life. For the better or for worst? Who knows. However, there is only one thing to remember. Even if I was reincarnated without chakra, or summoned to another world. I am still Uzumaki Naruto. And this is my story…
RING… RING… RING… RING
Uzumaki Naruto opened his bleary eyes as his alarm clock went off. He stood up, folding his pillow and blanket, before going to the bathroom. He brushed his teeth as he looked into the mirror. "I can't believe it's already 20 years since I was reincarnated here. " Naruto sighed as he gurgled water before spitting it. "Man, what to do, what to do, what to do. It's really boring in this world. " Naruto sighed again as he dressed up before heading outside his house. "Maybe I should go to a library or something. It's my day off and the café nearby won't open till 9."
AT THE LIBRARY
Naruto went from shelf to shelf searching for something that would grab his interest. As his eyes scanned the shelves, Naruto took notice of a red book covered with dust. He took it before reading the title. "Records of the Four Cardinal Heroes, eh. Looks like the mangas on the internet. " Naruto commented as he read the pages as he nodded to himself. As he finished reading the book, suddenly he noticed that the pages are now empty like a story that did not ended. "Heh not a bad story, heck I won't mind if I found myself there. " Naruto shook his head before turning around. Suddenly, his sixth sense suddenly went off as his eyes grow heavy and tired. "This feeling "Naruto said as a familiar sensation swept over his body. "A reverse summoning " Naruto concluded as his body started to levitate. Then in a blink of an eye, everything changes as the lights shined all around him before he felt himself falling. As he looked down, he saw the ground quickly approaching, covered in some kind of glowing lines. 'Fuinjutsu? ' Naruto thought 'No, I don't recognize any of these glowing lines. ' He then crouched mid air as he braced for the impact. As his feet reached the ground, he quickly scanned his surroundings. He was in a cathedral like room, with windows above and an altar in front of him. He then heard commotion from behind him as he looked back.
Behind him were other 3 people, both holding different kind of weapon. The one in gold hair carries a spear, the black haired teen has a sword and the brown one has a bow. The black haired swordsman draws his sword before pointing it at the priest "What's going on here? Where am I? ".
"Oh Brave Heroes! Help us! Our world is in peril and in a brink of destruction! " Exclaimed the priests as they all bowed their heads. "We have summoned you Heroes to help us! " The swordsman slashed in anger as the other 2 Heroes stepped forward while Naruto remained from behind as he examine the new item that was attached to his wrist, the Shield. "Do you have any guilt summoning as from the different world so you could force us to do any of your bidding? " "Yeah, we don't want you dumping your problems on us! " "We refuse! We want to go home! " Exclaimed the 3.
"Please hear us out! Our King requests an audience with the Heroes. Everything will be cleared up ones you all talk with him" The priest pleaded as the 3 Heroes contemplated. Naruto then decided that it was the time to speak up. "Then let's hear out what the King has to say. " At that, the 3 Heroes attention was focused on him. "Are you insane? We don't want to involve ourselves in their own problem! " Naruto snorted at that "And then what are you going to do? Stay here without any clue of what was going on? Go home? How? Do you know anyway to go home? " Asked Naruto as the 3 Heroes flinched. Naruto nodded his head "I thought so" he turned around and faced the priest "Lead us to the King" however he was seemingly ignored although the priest beckons them to follow "Weird" Naruto thought as they walked out of the door.
THE PALACE
Inside the Royal Chambers, Naruto and the other Heroes stood in front of the King. "I am the King of Melromarc. Aultcray Melromarc XXXII. State your names, Heroes. " the King said as the 4 Heroes stepped forward.
"I am Ren Amaki, 17, Highschooler" "Kitamura Motoyasu, 20, Collage student" "Itsuki Kawasumi, 17, and a Highschooler" Said the 3 Heroes respectively. Naruto was about to introduce himself however he was ignored by the King. "Hmm Ren, Motoyasu, Itsuki. "
"Yow, King! You seems to have missed me!" Naruto said lazily while waving his hand. "Oh, forgive me. " The King said as Naruto rolled his eyes. "Uzumaki Naruto, 20 years old. " The King then cleared his throat as he continues to speak.
"You Heroes are summoned to aid us, Humanity, as it headed to destruction. A catastrophe called the Waves have released hundreds of monster slaughtering humans left and right. So I ask you Heroes, Help us! " The King said as the 4 Heroes looked contemplated. Then, Ren stepped forward and said "Why would we do that? We have nothing to gain here! " as the other 2 Heroes nodded while Naruto sighed. While he hates to admit it, they do have a point. Expecting this, the King nodded as he stood up "Then hear me out. For every Wave that you defeat, we will give you rewards. Money, land, women. Name it. " As the 4 Heroes nodded.
"Now, please use your status magic" The King said confusing Motoyasu, Itsuki and Naruto. Ren just clicked his tongue "I can't believe you haven't notice it yet. Look at the bottom corner of your vision, there is an icon. Focus on it". Naruto saw the icon as he focused, then a series of pop up appeared, surprising him.
[NARUTO UZUMAKI] LVL 1 : SHIELD HEROSTATUSH.P. – 1000S.P. – 1000ATK - 100P. DEF – 100M. DEF – 100EQUIPMENTLEGENDARY SHIELDOTHERWORLDLY CLOTHES
They were cut off from their musing as a series of men and women holding swords and staffs walked inside the chamber lining up in front of them. The King then clapped his hands to get the Heroes attention. "Heroes! This are some of the best adventurers in my kingdom! Choose anyone to be your companion! " With that, the Heroes started picking up their companions, all except Naruto as it seems no one wants to be with him. Then, someone from Motoyasu's party, a woman with a red hair, suddenly stepped forward towards the King. "Your Majesty, it seems no one volunteers to be with the shield hero. I, Myne Sophia, would like to volunteer myself so I can help him" The woman named Myne said dramatically. The King puts his hand on his chin, as Naruto's eyebrows raised. 'Hmm, why would you offer it now? It seems everyone here hated me or greatly disliked me for something I don't know, so why now? ' Naruto thought as he felt something off about this situation not to mention that Myne too. "Very well, I'll allow you to be in the Shield Hero's party. " The King said as he motioned a servant from on his left, holding bags of coins. "For this, I'll give you 200 gold coins. As for the Shield Hero, I'll give you 400 gold coins to compensate the lack of party members. " As Naruto received the bag of coins, he then asked the King. "Can I have a day for myself to think if I were to accept Myne or not? " The King seems to be offended which cemented Naruto's decision. "Why? Isn't she enough for you? " Asked the King as Naruto raised both his hands "No, no, my King. It's just I was alone my entire life and with me summoned here. I need to make peace for myself. " 'With those flags that you all raised, I would be a fool to believe in you. I would even guess that you two would plot against me. ' Deadpanned Naruto as he tucked the bag on his pocket. The King stared Naruto for a moment before nodding. With that, everyone was dismissed as Naruto headed to a nearby forest.
FOREST
Uzumaki Naruto crouched on a branch of the tree as several [DIREWOLF] walking in the area. On his way to the forest, he discovered that he regained his superhuman strength that he possessed in his previous life as a shinobi. He found out the hard way as he tried to jump to a branch with all his strength only for him to overshot upwards before crashing down a tree, creating a crater. Naruto shook his head as he cleared his mind, noticing that packs of [DIREWOLF] are looking at him, growling.
Cursing to himself for his lack of attention, he jumped towards them stepping a [DIREWOLF] 's head crushing it before doing a backflip as 2 more wolves lunge at him. In mid air, he turned his body around extending his legs as he kicked the wolves snapping their necks as he dropped down before hopping backwards. 3 more [DIREWOLVES] pounced at him only for Naruto to unleash a 1-2-3 punch kick combo, flinging the monsters away before ducking as the last [DIREWOLF] jumped above him before he caught it, using his two hands, slammed the monster into the ground before twisting its neck.
Naruto felt his blood boil in excitement as the prospect of fighting monster gave him something his blood yearned for, the satisfaction of fighting, the adrenaline rush. He stretched himself as a pop up icon appeared on his screen.
[LEVEL UP] LVL 2
Suddenly, a red marker appeared on his vision making its way to him as another [DIREWOLF] came into the clearing. Soon multiple markers appeared as monsters stepped into the clearing one by one. Naruto smirked to himself as he cracked his knuckles. What's the perfect way to train? Fighting of course as he dashed head on with the monsters.
For the whole day, sounds of fighting could be heard as corpse of monsters littered the area. At a considerable distance, leaning against a tree, is a cloaked figure observing the commotion. It observe Naruto fighting barehanded with monsters, silently awed as it witnessed the prowess of his skills, the efficiency and brutality Naruto delivered to his opponents. Seeing as the fight has finished, it attempted to leave only for a hand to grab its shoulder. In retaliation, the cloaked figure, retrieved a knife from its back only for another hand to push the cloaked hand into the tree, the knife buried deeply up to its hilt, before gripping it tightly. Moving the other hands to choke the clocked figure's neck, Naruto pinned the cloaked figure. "Well well well… what do we got here. A little bird spying on someone. " He smirked as the figure groaned. "Who sent you here" Naruto asked as he quickly noticed few things. First , the cloaked figure's voice sounded feminine. Second, the more obvious one, are those two soft and squishy breast that was currently pressed on his chest. "The Queen sent me" the figure said as she groaned. "I am a Shadow, servings as the eyes and ears of the Queen. " Naruto then hummed before removing himself from her. "Why? " He asked as the Shadow coughs as she regained her breathing. "I was sent to assess you about your capabilities. Should I deem you capable, I were to give you this letter" She explained as she handed him a letter. "I supposed I have passed your expectations? " Naruto said humorously as he opened the letter while the Shadow nodded.
Shield Hero,I am Queen Mirellia Q. Melromarc. If you have received this letter then my servant has deemed you worthy. I would like to request an audience with you. It seems that there is trouble brewing inside the Kingdom that I fear, might cause the destruction of Kingdom.
Naruto was silent for a moment before turning to the Shadow. "When are we leaving, Shadow-chan? " asked Naruto "Tonight" The Shadow said.
CHAPTER END