This virus going around got everyone going crazy, I swear people act like they've never had to deal with things like this before. Anyway, got this out of the way around midterms so lets see.

Chapter Thirteen - Revenge

Satele grit her teeth with deep breaths, gripping her wounded side in pain as she stared at the blonde demon before her. She was grabbed and stabbed before being able to get away, inadvertently causing the blade to rip out of her. It was a sacrifice she had to make lest she actually suffer a worse wound. But how do I beat him?

"I see you plotting, Grand Master," Naruto chuckled, twirling the blade in his hand. "Trying to find a way to beat me? How cute, even in certain defeat you believe that you will be able to escape me."

"I don't plan on escaping, Sith. I will defeat you."

Naruto raised an eyebrow at the statement, but his grin remained. "Is that-"

"Grand Master!"

Naruto growled at being interrupted and looked to where the voice originated but found a holo Sori'pin appearing on a semi-damaged console. "Look what we have here, a lost dog talking to his master."

"Quiet, Sith, I'm not talking to you." Naruto narrowed his eyes. "As I was saying, Grand Master, I have evaluated the Mandalorian's attack on Ziost and it seems that he failed. However, he was able to take an estimated twenty Royal Guards, Thirty-four Imperial Marines, as well as killing Imperial General of Military Strategies Kakashi Hatake."

As the Jedi Consular spoke, Naruto only felt his hands grip tighter until his heart dropped at the death of his mentor.

"Then this is a loss for the Republic," Satele said as she got to her feet, pressed a few buttons on her bracer. "Have the Republic Navy prepared in all of our controlled worlds, and go meet your new master on Coruscant." Pausing, she looked at Naruto, and had to steel her nerves at the furious glare the man gave the floor as he stared blankly. "As for you, Sith Emperor. We will finish this fight in the future. Then, you will die."

A wall near the Grand Master exploded and Naruto shielded himself from being covered in durasteel before looking to see the Grand Master jumping into a small shuttle. "You aren't going anywhere!"

Naruto gripped the ship with the Force only to scream in pain of a sudden shock running up his arm. He could only watch as the Jedi shuttle enter hyperspace as well as the rest of the fleet. He felt an anger build inside his heart, spreading to his stomach and throat before he screamed in agony, tears now streaming down his face. "I WILL MAKE ALL OF YOU SUFFER FOR THIS! BELIEVE IT, YOU GODDAMN FUCKERS!"

Five days later - Ziost

Kakashi Hatake

Naruto stared at the name at the Imperial Memorial, just having watched the man be cremated and his urn locked in this see-through glass window with many other war heroes. "You are a bastard, Kakashi-sensei. An honor-bound, debt-worrying, family-leaving bastard. You were not supposed to die. You were supposed to find a wife, have kids, name me their godfather, and then me train them and help raise them like you did for my father. You promised me, goddammit."

Naruto furiously wiped his face with his arm as tears began forming in the corners of his eyes. "I can't even hate you for it. Lana told me you did it to save her and Haku. I hope you are relaxing in heaven with Rin and Obito now. Tell father and mother I said hi."

Kissing three of his fingers, he pressed them against the glass before turning and exiting the room. Outside, the Dark Council waited for him like he had demanded, as well has his generals and admirals attending by holo. Everyone bowed to him.

"We are sorry for your loss, Emperor," Darth Marr gave his quiet condolence.

"My remorse ended, all I want now is revenge." Naruto sneered at the thought of the Grand Master, his hands twitching at the thought of squeezing the life out of her. "We are now at war. Any and all of our planets are to be protected by one Harrower, two Terminuses and four Keizer-Volvecs. Any and all Shipyards are to be building more to our armada and to stockpile for any possible losses. We are to encourage drafting among Imperial worlds, and any slave who fights for the Empire has the Emperor's graces and will be made a full citizen upon completion of three years service."

"Grand Moff Rycus Kilran, you have complete control of the Imperial fleets but will be personally leading the First Fleet towards Alderaan, taking key planets Hapes and Tanaab among others. It's about time we make our friends there the ruling family once and for all."

"As you command, my Emperor," Kilran saluted, a smile gracing his lips.

"Skotia, Vowrawn and Ravage will be attached to the First Fleet. Skotia, who will lead the Sith and army, and Kilran the navy, will work together, but you will contact me if you learn of a Jedi Padawan with the Force ability to read emotions. My intelligence tells me that she may be there, hiding with her master because I have taken an interest in her abilities. I want that power to work for the Empire as it will help me in my objective in bringing some planets to our fold."

"Of course," Skotia bowed.

"Admiral Drigus, you will lead the Second Fleet to meet with the Hutts and head for Corellia, making sure to take key planets Kashyyyk, Bothuwui, Mimban and Manaan. Krovos and Acina will both accompany you. Krovos, because of her place in my Concubine and of her past dealings with them in my stead, has more trust of the various Hutts than any other Sith. Acina will be a smart, tactical mind to accompany." Getting his confirmations, he continued. "Admiral Regus, you will lead Third Fleet, which is as large as First and Second combined, from your station at Sullust you will make your way to Corellia to meet with Drigus. You are to take key planets Hoth, Bespin, Rattatak, Naboo, Thyferra and Duro. Darth Arho, Acharon and Jadus will accompany you."

"As you wish, Emperor," all bowed.

"Now, Admiral Marris, as you are already aware, I have split the Fourth Fleet to create the Fifth Fleet. Fourth and Fifth will be in partial power temporarily until we can replace them, but it should be of no concern if you and the new Admiral of the Fifth are competent. Marris, you will be accompanied by Darth Malgus and are tasked with making sure Ilum finally comes under our complete control. I have already told Malgus the punishment of his and your failure, so if you need to be told you may ask him." The Admiral hesitantly nodded, not sure of working with the hot-tempered Sith. "As for Fifth Fleet, it's new Admiral will be Zabuza Momochi who will be accompanied by my former apprentices Frysus and Shikamaru. They are already completing their task, which is to recapture our Cademimu rockets, reinforce our ally Mandalorians in taking Taris, and taking key planets Ithor and Ord Mantell."

Naruto sighed and turned to Darth Rictus, who was quiet and patient as his Emperor spoke. "Rictus, I want you to lead an expedition force to the prison world Belsavis. Some Republic dumbasses had released whatever has been imprisoned there and have been having trouble performing containment. I believe you are perfect for this job as my intelligence has told me that there are a lot of historic secrets that are hidden on the systems on the planet. I've been told they're...Rakatan in nature."

Rictus' eyes widened only slightly at the mention of the oldest space faring species in the galaxy. "I will not disappoint, Emperor."

Satisfied, Naruto looked at Mortis and Marr. "Darth Mortis, Darth Marr, you will both be on Ziost and Korriban, I don't care who goes to which, but you are to oversee the Empire in my stead until I return. But be aware, I will be checking in."

"Where will you be going, Emperor," Marr questioned.

Naruto stared at the man for a second and closed his eyes. "I will be doing what I do best. I will be handling the most important things; assassination, espionage, recruitment, and entrigue." Finally opening his eyes, a chill filled the room and even those calling through holo felt what could only be described as being touched by Death. "I want no mistakes! This is where the Republic dies. We will unite this galaxy in a true form of unity, where the weak and strong work as one to create a better galaxy! Those Jedi and their Code will either join us, or burn!"

"Yes, my Emperor!"

Later that day - Emperor's Cathedral

Naruto made his way to his wife's room, where she was being taken care of by the concubine. He was going to say his goodbyes before he left, making sure the Royal Guard were on full alert for any more surprise attacks. He will not let another loved one die, let alone his very people he was supposed to protect.

"My Emperor, I'm glad I was able to get to you," Naruto stopped and turned to see Zesperith walking to him as fast as he could rush. "I have been meaning to talk to you."

"What is it, Lord Zesperith." Naruto questioned as he moved to continue his way. "If you're coming to ask to put you on the front lines-"

"Nothing of the sort, My Emperor," Zesperith interrupted with a shake of his head. "When you left, Kakashi had entrusted me with the responsibility that if he was to die or something happened before you came back that I was to show you the last final gift he wanted to give to you."

Naruto stopped suddenly, his eyes narrowing as he turned to the Human Sith. "What?"

"Please, Emperor, just follow me. I'm just doing a favor for the late General." Zasperith raised his hands to placate the man's rising temper, afraid that he'll be killed for carrying out this duty.

"Then lead fast," Naruto warned as he turned to the man with a cold stare and frown.

"We don't have to go far. They arrived shortly after the ceremony."

Naruto said and did nothing as he followed the young man. They made their way to the back of his fortress, something he will question how he knew how to get around, and he noticed they were entering the large courtyard. "I wish to ask how you know your way around my home, as well as what you wish of me within my own yard."

"I have come to see Haku a lot," Zesperith explained hesitantly, glancing at the blonde Emperor. "I have been courting her so I have come to see her as I can. She was the one who insisted that I walk with her around your home. As for what's in the courtyard, why don't you see for yourself."

Naruto narrowed his eyes at the smile on the young Lord but walked through the large archway nonetheless.

What he was met with was nothing short of breathtaking. Lined up in nine blocks of twenty by twenty, wearing armor with a very close resemblance to Mandalorian armor, was a mass of soldiers. Their armor was black and grey, the Imperial insignia as well as the Uzumaki swirl imprinted on their left bicep armor plating. Much to his shock, they moved like Esteans; the type of movement and the way they walked was unique to his people only, but they worked in formations commonly used by Imperial regiments.

"Kakashi did a little bit of decision-making in your stead," Zesperith spoke with a small smile, staring at the soldiers even though he's known of them for a long while. "He put an inquiry into the latest biological and alchemical sciences leading to cloning and artificial creations. What he got were Force-sensitive creations of all species that aged at an accelerated rate, only currently stopping at physical and mental age of 25. The General had them secretly trained off of your homeworld after you had become Emperor."

Naruto was silent as he watched the soldiers line up in an orderly, professional row in front of him after realising he was there. "How many legions are there?"

"Currently? Thirteen," Zesperith chuckled. "Our training and production has stepped up in response to the General's death, at my own command as I was named successor of the program. They are your army, your people, and your very own guard. Whatever you command, they will follow."

Naruto slowly nodded, watching the uniquely colored and designed soldiers that stood before the many legions. After a second he turned to Zesperith, his eyes now red with a gleam of orange speckled from the pupil. "Have them get to my Harrowers. They're going to be battle-proven."

"As you command, Emperor."

Four Days Later - Somewhere on the border of Hutt-Republic Space

Drifting through space, three moderately-sized battlecruisers were facing off against two Valor-class cruisers and four Thranta-class corvettes. While the five ships were emblazoned with Republic colors and symbols, the three battlecruisers were lacking any insignia or allegiance. However, a very important event was going on inside the lead ship…

"What do you mean you demand us to return to the Republic?!"

Sori'pin scowled at the Twi'lek woman as she shouted in outrage. "It has been ordered by the Senate and the Jedi Council that all of you return. You will die on your own-"

"You mean the Republic will die without us, is that correct?" Diab Duin, the Sullustan from Aetan II, spoke up calmly. "The Republic needs our resources to support their warhorse against a more formidable Empire."

"And we believe that with their new Emperor they may just be more appreciative of us and our people," Augin Blaesus from Erigorn stated to the Barsen'thor.

"If you do that, you will be treated with treason against the Republic," Sori'pin warned the representatives of the Rift Alliance. "And my hand will be forced to take drastic measures to make sure the Empire does not gain anymore than they already have."

"You will kill us?" This time it was a young girl who spoke, no older than her early 20s; Nadia Grell. "Is that not murder? We are just worrying about our people and our people's sakes. Will you really kill us to prove a point?"

"I will not kill you to prove a point but to make sure no more planets join the Empire. The Republic has lost enough with this war already and we have no time for dissension. If protecting the greater good means killing a few secessionists then so be it."

Clapping interrupted the room and everyone turned to see something that made the Jedi's blood run cold; the Sith Emperor. He has changed his attire once more, now wearing a black tunic with orange accents under a black chestplate, armguards, and shinguards. His cloak was black with an orange swirl on the black, hanging loosely over his frame. He had a smile on his face as he stared at Sori'pin like a predator. "How beautiful, Barsen'thor." He looked to Alauni and the other representatives and bowed his head. "I am sorry I am late but having detected the Republic ships I had to get here silently."

"It is understood, Emperor," Alauni smirked for the first time, only because she gets to see the Jedi shut up and be in a place of fear. "You being here now allows for the negotiations of where the Rift will go may start."

"I-Indeed," Tai Cordon spoke up from his corner, leaning forward onto the table.

"Alright," Alauni started, looking at Sori'pin with a smirk. "What can the Republic offer for our returned allegiance?"

"U-uhm," Sori'pin coughed into his hand, his senses glancing to the Sith Emperor. "The Chancellor has allowed for complete re-integration into the Republic as well as a vow of military and navy support."

If he was meant to be persuading then he failed, as all members with the exception of Tai Cordon and Tobas Grell, the latter of which was just here because he was curious of how unaligned planets went about politics. That, and what his daughter has told him of the Jedi concerns him. The rest only scowled at his words.

"Emperor?"

Naruto grinned and sat back in the chair. "Full Imperial citizenship, and minor drafting of your citizens but with great compensation from the treasury for their service. Your voice will be represented in the Council of Governors who represent the Imperial citizens' voice and help me make decisions on my domestic laws. You will gain protection by the Imperial navy, as every planet is guaranteed my graces and protection, of which the true amount will be specified among your agreement as I can't divulge that information. Your problems, therefore, become my problems, and I make sure that they don't persist for long once they've risen."

Sounds of approval came from those around the table, minus Tai, and Sori'pin's face twitched in perceived anger when he saw that he had failed in his mission.

"I think that we know who we will be joining, but let's do a vote," Alauni turned to her fellow representatives. "For those wanting to go back to the Republic, say aye."

"Aye!" Tai raised his hand, looking to Tobas for his support.

"And those for the Empire?"

"Aye!"

A grim crossed over the Barsen'thor's face at the result of the vote, though it had been very clear where they would side once the Emperor had spoken. Despite not having felt any change in the Force to having manipulated the minds of the Alliance, he knew in his gut that the Emperor had swindled them to his side. "I am deeply saddened by this result. I have no choice but to handle this accordingly, then."

Bringing up his bracer, he pressed two buttons before bringing his hand to his lightsaber.

"Tut, tut, tut," Naruto smirked even though he chastised the man's actions, many of the council members rushing away from the Jedi as the lightsaber ignited. "Such a poor sport, you can't take any meaningless setback calmly. Straight to killing innocents."

"In the name of galactic peace and order," Sori'pin brought his hand back and began gathering a purple Force energy to his fingers, "I sentence you to death. May the Force welcome you."

He thrust his hand forward and the purple energy turned into a black hue and began spreading through the room fast. However, Naruto brought up a red barrier and effectively stopped the encroaching mist even as the ship blasted to the side.

"What is happening?!"

Naruto smirked at the shouting from Diab, his eyes staring at the concentrated scowl on the Jedi's face. "He has the Republic warships firing on your ship. I knew it was suspicious he would come with such a large escort. The Chancellor never expected you to come back to the Republic so he decided to dispose of the representatives in hope of forcefully turning you to their side. But, it will not be successful." He turned to the girl, Nadia, and motioned with his head to his bracer. "Please, press the red button for me."

She glanced at him, her own lightsaber out and ignited, before nodding and did as was asked.

Naruto smirked and turned to Sori'pin, who began screaming and gripping his head; his knees crashed into the floor, the mist now receding, and a few tears began straining his face. "What did you do! How-how could you!"

Naruto brought down his hands and brought out his lightsaber. "As such is war; you just got a taste of my superweapon, the Chibaku Tensei, named after one of my world's mythical and legendary abilities. It has now started it's firing and targeting phase, it's blast strong enough to pierce through the largest ship among yours and my fleet."

"Is this what the General you killed was trying to tell us about," Sori'pin questioned loudly, finding the strength to finally get to his feet. "A world-ender, a disgusting weapon that will lead to millions- no b-billions of deaths!"

"No, this is one of my own creations. It is actually much more dangerous than the scrapped project the General was concerned of," Naruto chuckled as he thought of when he found out about that meager super-turbolaser that had the General scared. The blonde Emperor's face turned dark and cruel, a red mist gathering around him like the time when he faced the Grandmaster Shan. "However, it is not your main concern. You had someone who was like an uncle to me, a brother, killed. Nearly taking the life of my wife and my child, my most trusted friends, and my own people. I will be making you suffer."

Bringing a red hand up, he concentrated his hatred and suffering into a small ball of grey miasma. "Behold, one of my people's mythical techniques made real. Tsukuyomi."

Like a pulse never before felt through the Force, Sori'pin felt his body and mind be consumed in a cold nothingness that left him feeling suspended in air. He was like that before he felt his body clamped to a crude surface, something wood in nature, with his back towards the ground. Or was he facing the ground? His disconnection to the Force left him unwitting to the world around him.

"Welcome to my world," the voice of the Emperor sounded like a whisper in the wind, yet it sounded so loud to his ears, and it caused his stomach to clench and his heart to race. "I have wanted the first of this to be used on the Grandmaster...but you will do for a trial run. Do not let it end too early, I do not know what this will do to someone's mind."

"W-what do you me-aghhh!"

The Miraluka was cut short as he felt a blade, one of steel like some tribals used when still in their Dark Age, enter his abdomen from the side ever so slowly until the cold hilt reached his skin. The coldness was like hot iron as it seemed to brand his skin to its shape, before in a sawing motion it was cut along his ribs, only stopping once reaching his armpit. Despite the excruciating pain, he did not feel the loss of life like one would feel when bleeding to death.

"You will not die like that in here, Jedi. You will die when I want you to, or when you reach your brink and you die. Until then, you will suffer."

…

Naruto sighed as he lowered his hand, watching the Jedi fall to the ground with a dull thud; he had spent what felt like hours mutilating the body of the Jedi. Incisions, disembowelment, and dismemberment. It was satisfying, and only stopped because the Jedi gave up. His soul is now trapped in a ring on his pinky finger, and his Force added to his to unallow any escape.

"What did you do to him," Nadia questioned as she moved toward the body that was rapidly decaying. It will only be moments before it was just a mummified corpse, if Naruto had to guess.

"What he rightfully deserved," Naruto said before turning to the only man in the room that was not with him, or ever will be. "What to do with you, Tai Cordon. Can't have you causing me problems, so I should just kill you." The man swallowed a lump that began to form in his throat as he backed up against the wall on the other side of the room. "What's wrong...you look as if you've seen a monster."

With a grin, Naruto's hand swung rapidly and like a blade the Force had ripped Tai's head off his shoulders, his spinal cord following. Tobias, who was within a few feet of the man, backed away in surprise and disgust as the man's bloodied body fell to the floor. He turned to Nadia, who gasped and brought her hands to her face at the sight of such a gruesome death. "Do not mourn him, don't you dare. It was a mercy for what he had done to Imperial citizens."

Nadia looked at the man and saw the narrowed stare he gave her. She shakily nodded her head.

Naruto turned to the rest before bringing up his bracer and pressed a green button. "Sateh, bring the fleet close and have a shuttle meet me in the right hangar. Have a few rooms prepared as we will be having guests."

"Yes, master."

"Welcome to the Empire, everyone."

I will be following Roman numerals with how they divide their armies. So a legion is basically 5,240 men with 120 of it being divided into tanks/walkers/etc.