Chapter 4

Scene: Five Kage Summit, Secured Communication Room, Konoha

The sound of static buzzed throughout the room, the ambience further enhanced by the yellowish tint from the communication monitors. The Jonin shinobi present in the meeting shifted as each of the world leaders shown in the different screens frowned heavily as they read through the latest report from their displaced soldiers. The heavyset face of Raikage A was completely serious as he looked at the camera and stated.

"This information. How confident are you in it's authenticity?"

The rest of the leaders also shifted their attention to the monitors, still sporting troubled frowns.

The Sixth Hokage, Kakashi Hatake, simply sighed before looking at them with tired eyes.

"The report you just read was investigated and compiled by none other than Sasuke Uchiha. It was then verified by Naruto Uzumaki. I assure you, we are absolutely certain about the threat mentioned."

The Raikage took a long breath before nodding once.

"Then we have no choice. The tyrant Thanos is now a World class threat. All non sensitive information regarding the bastard will be made public knowledge. Strict war time training regiment will be implemented for all the shinobi currently in force. The technology acquired by Konoha will be reverse engineered for our needs. This will also apply to our own weapon technology. Are there any objections?"

The soft voice of the Kazekage Gaara piped in,

"It is clearly obvious that the tyrant Thanos is the greatest threat our people will ever face and thus I understand the need for caution. Even so, I simply wish to remind you not to tarnish our hard earned peace because of fear. So long as forced recruitments and false promotions are not placed in power, Suna will stand by and fight."

A grunted in acknowledgement alongside Kakashi's amused confirmation.

"Very well put Kazekage Gaara. As the Mizukage I too have no qualms with the measures taken. I believe that the combined effort of both Suna and Kiri will be instrumental in deciphering the alien technology." Mizukage Mei's sultry voice chimed in as well.

Kakashi then looked at the last remaining Kage and implored.

"Tsuchikage, what is your stance?"

The old Kage in question was none other than Onoki of the Dust Release. He contemplated for a few moments before exhaling loudly.

"Iwa will adhere to the request of the alliance. Tyrant Thanos is now the greatest threat that our people must address. As such, I propose the finalization of the Shinobi Alliance as the supreme governing authority for shinobi forces of the Elemental Nations. I also propose that the Hokage take the mantle as the Alliance Chief."

"What?! Tsuchikage!"

"….!"

"Oh! My, my, Onoki-san. This is quiet the surprise~"

Kakashi cleared his throat before addressing the rest of the Kage.

"Tsuchikage please explain your motives."

Onoki only smirked before speaking, "I plan on retiring from the Kage position soon. The continued presence of the Alliance will ensure the safety and prosperity of my village, so I will have no regrets. Regarding my choice of the Alliance Chief, disregarding the two brats, you, Hokage, are the strongest shinobi on the planet. You are also much more experienced and level headed than all of us. In the slightest chance of these alien species targeting our world, you will be our strongest trump card." He grinned as he finished.

Kakashi sighed before rubbing his head in exasperation. He looked at the monitors and suppressed a sigh before one of his eyes started twitching in annoyance. Gaara was the cool and collected individual as always, though he was definitely smirking a little. A was his anger filled self and was screaming obscenities at the Tsuchikage. Mei was throwing jab after jab at the Raikage. Onoki himself was cleaning his ear with a shit eating grin.

The Konoha shinobi in his presence sighed exasperatedly as the bickering only got louder.

"You senile old fool, if anyone should be the Chief it should obviously be me!"

"Bah! The last time you were the person in charge my old self got chucked at a mountain for shits and giggles."

"A brute such as you in charge would only make matters worse."

"! Why you little- Mizukage! You want try and say that to my face?!"

Kakashi, having enough of the banter, flexed his chakra and clapped. Sounds immediately died down, the Konoha shinobi shifted around in unease as they swallowed hard. The entire room shook and creaked, cracks appearing on the walls and roof. The bickering Kage quieted down looking sheepish. Onoki only smirked widely and spoke up,

"My case in point."

A growled once more before sighing and nodded begrudgingly,

"Fine! I'll follow through with this farce for now. But understand this Hokage, being the Alliance Chief would mean that you of all people cannot make mistakes."

'I didn't even agree though…' Kakashi sweat dropped.

Gaara also spoke up, though he was not hiding his smile at this point.

"Kakashi-san, you may not have any choice in this matter."

Kakashi sighed once more and slumped down. "Do I have to?"

The Kage only smiled in return. Well three of them smiled, A only grunted in agitation.

"Alright, I will accept this position. We will iron out the details and stipulations at the Land of Iron. As for our current agenda, the best we can do is trust the assets currently on the front lines. I propose allowing Naruto and co to continue tracking and disrupting the tyrant's plans. Raikage what did Gyuki-san have to say about the tailed beast's decision?"

"From what Bee has told me the rest of the tailed beast are ready and willing to lend a hand, be it for us or for Naruto."

Kakashi nodded at this and spoke, "Then we will conclude this summit. I will be personally determining the stance of the parallel Earth on the threat. I will also be giving out orders to Naruto and the rest. They are to stay in the parallel world and actively seek out information on Thanos and the Infinity Stones."

The Kages nodded in acceptance. Gaara suddenly piped up.

"Hokage, how should we proceed if we were to come across one of these Infinity Stones?"

"The same procedure as that of the Six Paths Power. Pretend it doesn't exist. Absolutely make sure that it is quarantined. The last thing we need is some idiot blowing up the world."

The shinobi nodded in affirmation.

A spoke up once more, "Alright then, we will conclude this summit for now. Each of us will begin the necessary preparations. Active communication between each village will be kept. Until then."

"Until then."

The rest of the Kage intoned. The screens shut off shortly after and Kakashi turned to the shinobi present in the room with him.

"Contact Hiashi Hyuga and tell him to prepare for departure. Tsunade-sama should be done with him by now. Also get me a sit rep on Guy's surgery. And somebody wake up Shikamaru!"

"Yes Lord Hokage!"

The shinobi scattered, leaving only Kakashi and a lone kunoichi. She was of average height and built and had large round glasses over her nose. She wore a traditional chunin vest over which she sported a knee length lab coat. Her hair was a messy ponytail of light blonde. This was Shiho, the current head of the Konoha Cryptanalysis sector.

She cleared her throat and addressed Kakashi.

"Hokage-sama, are we not sending any reinforcement for Naruto-kun's team?"

Kakashi gave her one of his traditional eye smiles and placated her,

"Don't worry too much Shiho-kun. Naruto and Sasuke are already so formidable that any backup would be a hindrance. Besides, if anyone could solve this little crisis single handedly then it's obviously Naruto."

"Well, frankly speaking Hokage-sama, even if Naruto-kun is strong, this maybe too much for them. How can you be so confident in their chance of success?" Shiho spoke while fixing her glasses, a hint of smile ghosting her lips.

Kakashi eye smiled in response.

"Honestly, it's just a hunch~"

-Line Break-

Scene: 93 Bowey, New York

The invasion on Earth had ended in failure. People slowly emerged from the wreckage of a ruined city injured, alive and relieved. It was a beautiful thing to witness.

Fathers hugging their family, mothers kissing their children, lovers clinging to their partners. The sheer relief was almost palpable. And alongside the happiness, grief too was predominant.

Fathers hugging their family, mothers kissing their children, lovers clinging to their partners, all for the last time.

But humanity is resilient. Humanity is not broken so easily. This grief would one day turn into strength, and with that strength humanity will survive another day.

And Fury's job was to make sure that day comes. A war hardened veteran, a ghost among ghosts. This was Fury.

This was Director Fury.

The lynchpin of S.H.I.E.L.D. The most dangerous human being alive. He was The Spy. A soldier of such unwavering loyalty. A man who threw away his humanity for the sake of the world. To him no length was too far, no act too vile if it meant the continuation of humanity.

And no matter what stands before him and his goal, he will move through it.

*Sluuuuuuuurrrpppp*

"Stark, what the fu**?"

"Fury! Language!"

"Mmff? Whosh dishe?"

"Don't speak with your mouth full Naruto."

"Are we just gonna ignore the fact that Captain America just said 'language'?"

*Sigh* "I'm never going to live that down, am I?"

"Since you said it among friends, nope. Trust me I know."

"Oh! I know what you're talking about! It's about all the emo crap you said back then, right?"

"Tch!"

'He just clicked his tongue!' x9

Fury's eyebrows twitched in annoyance before he slammed a fist down on the counter of the ramen shop they were sitting in.

"Goddamit Stark! I need answers!"

The S.H.I.E.L.D. operatives surrounding the heroes immediately tightened themselves, their high power rifles aimed squarely at the shinobi quartet. The Avengers tensed, sensing the imminent clash. The air inside shop instantly turned into a suffocating pressure, the temperature of the room dropping into a chill. The S.H.I.E.L.D. agents swallowed in anticipation. Sweat dripped down from their brow. Some started shaking slightly, as an intense murderous intent slowly started rolling in. Visions of death filled their minds as the agents struggled to stand or even breathe. Fury himself was slightly shaking as he gripped his sidearm so hard his knuckles turned white. It was abundantly clear that violence was only seconds away. Sooner or later, it would all come to head.

*Sluuuuuuuurrrpppp*

"Goddammit Naruto!"

"Whag? Dah Rahmen wash gelling gold!"

And just like that the pressure vanished. Sasuke clicked his tongue again and sulked while Naruto blissfully ate his sixteenth bowl. Hinata looked at the now collapsed and mostly unconscious soldiers and apologized multiple times. Sakura only sighed and looked at Natasha and smiled wryly.

"Boys, am I right?"

Natasha only giggled nervously.

Fury sat down and looked at the shinobi dumbly. Tony seeing his predicament slid over a bottle of rice wine towards him and chuckled.

"You're going to need this."

Fury broke out of his stupor and looked at Tony before shifting his eyes towards the bottle. After a few moments of contemplation he took a light swing from the bottle and sighed.

"I'm way too normal for this shit."

"You think?"

Fury chuckled once more and addressed the other patrons.

"I take it you will explain at least somethings to us."

"We will, but there is no real hurry. Take the time given to contact your world leaders. There's a lot more going on with this invasion than you think." Sasuke coolly replied.

"Somehow, that doesn't help my mood, at all."

"I know right? Stupid invasion messing up the ramen stock."

*Sluuuuuuuurrrpppp*

-Scene Change-

A Few Days Later: S.H.I E.L.D. High Security Base, Roswell, New Mexico

The Battle of New York had changed the game. It had changed the world. A world which had more or less thrived in peace was once again reintroduced to the ugly truth of war. But unlike before, war didn't find humanity because of religion or resource. For the first time in a long time, war was fought for the right to exist. It was not pretty.

Nearly a thousand dead and billions mourned. The New York massacre, the world called it. They didn't know any better. But the people in charge knew. This little skirmish wasn't the war. No sir, this was just the declaration. War was still coming. And they knew it would be bigger than before. They knew it would be stronger than before.

And the only way humanity will survive the coming conflict would be to become smarter than they were now. To be better equipped than they were now.

They knew humanity needed the necessary information, the necessary tools. They had access to beings that would provide it for them. They would make sure of it.

….

Too bad they didn't know Naruto.

"Holy Crap a talking cartoon!" Naruto screamed at a screen showcasing the silhouette of a World Council Member.

"Hi there Mr. Cartoon guy! What's your name? How'd you get stuck inside a screen like that? Want me to take you out? Hey Sasuke these bastards are kidnapping cartoon characters for their totally evil purpose dattebayo! We should kill'em!"

The people present in the room looked at the screaming blonde like an idiot.

The councilmen themselves were not amused by the actions of the blonde outsider.

"Director Fury, I was under the impression that the outsiders were formidable allies for the continuation of humanity. Yet all I see are children playing heroes."

Fury's functioning eyebrows twitched as he grunted at the infuriating blonde idiot who was still screaming whatever that came to his mind.

"I assure you Councilman, this young man and his group are the reason we are still having this conversation. There's also the added fact that he took down the prime target responsibility for the attack."

The Councilman that spoke only shook his head in visible disdain. Another one piped in after Fury said his piece.

"Be as that may be, enlighten me Director Fury. Why are these outsiders not restrained? From your report they are far too dangerous to be let off unmonitored."

It was Sasuke that responded. "And how many men do you plan on throwing away before understanding the futility of your actions?"

Senator Ross scowled from where he sat and spoke up. "I would suggest speaking with a little more respect son. You also should understand your situation. No matter what you did, you still trespassed onto our country. As such you are expected to follow our rules."

Sasuke only looked at him emotionlessly. "Senator Ross, shoot Senator Stern in his leg." He spoke coldly.

Before anyone could process the incredulous statement senator Ross had already pulled the trigger.

*Bang!*

"Graaaaaghhh! Goddamit! Argh! *Cough* *Choke*" *Thud*

The pained screams of Senator Stern echoed through the secure room before he collapsed from the pain. Ross looked like a lost child as be stared at his hand holding the still smoking gun. Before anyone could even make another sound the shinobi were immediately set upon by the troops guarding the secure room. Multiple shots rang out, Fury yelling out to cease fire before the sounds of gun fire subsided. The moment it did so, the people inside the room took a collective gasp. Surrounding the shinobi, floating ominously, were the bullets previously fired. The shinobi had not even moved a muscle.

"Yeah sorry about Sasuke everyone. He tends to get trigger happy when weak bastards try to act tough in front of him."

The security forces standing inside the room collectively gazed at the grinning blonde, and collectively took a step back. The blonde was still sporting an amused grin, but it had a decent edge of malice now.

Probably because his eyes were a demonic red...

Meh…

"Now that we have established the pecking order, let's get down to what we all are really here for shall we?"

The Council man that had initially spoken to Fury snapped his eyes to Naruto with unhidden anger. "There was no need for injuring senator Stern like that! He is a valued member of the American Senate! Just who do you think you are?"

It was Sakura that responded to the outburst, but unlike the councilman her voice was calm and serene. "We apologize for the unnecessary show of force but it still seems that none of you truly understand your position. We are not under your jurisdiction. You have no power over us. There is nothing you can do to detain us, let alone kill us. So understand this, the only reason we have not simply up and left this place is because your people need to get certain information which is vital for the survival of your world. You do not hold any high ground, moral or otherwise."

Hinata immediately took the reins as Sakura finished her piece. "Right now we are waiting for orders from our own superiors. Until then you have no choice but to either ignore us entirely or simply treat us as foreign diplomats. The only 'crime' we have conducted was defending ourselves from a third party threat. Mr. Thor is also in a similar situation as us yet he is not detained here is he?"

The god of thunder simply gave grunt of approval to the otherworldly princess. Fury also nodded grudgingly. The rest of the Avengers shifted uneasily as they waited for the other shoe to drop. They were not disappointed.

The vitriol voice of the councilman was still tinged in misplaced pride as he scowled deeper. "Be that as it may be, the fact that you trespassed into American soil cannot be ignored. You are a very dangerous variable, your friends and the Asgardian, and as such you must be properly monitored before we can figure out what to do with you."

His statement immediately made the all of the 'good guys' excluding the shinobi frown. It was Tony who piped up this time. He was no longer smiling, his face stuck in a neutral emotion, but his eyes were gleaming in wit and sarcasm.

"And what exactly do you think you can 'do' to us? Because, frankly from where I'm standing, that sounded like a threat. To all of us. Including, but not limited to, Captain Steve Rogers and Dr. Bruce Banner here… "

Natasha also piped in, "Councliman, with all due respect, you are currently talking to some of the most important people in the world when it comes to 'problems' like the failed invasion, not to mention Director Fury as well. Instead of pointing hands and measuring dicks, maybe we should we be focusing on the intel the, uh shinobi? Shinobi have for us."

Folks, stupidity is hard to deactivate. This was proven by the third and silent councilwoman who decided to try and one up Black Widow.

"I do believe agents such as yourself are not paid to question your betters. Your job is to take care of individuals such as these terrorists, not to dish out advice."

Natasha only quirked her eyebrow and gave an amused half smirk.

Naruto decided to be an even bigger ass than before.

"Ya know, just because all the relevant ladies in this room are younger than you, better looking than you, much more skilled than you, hellova lot more smarter than you and I swear I had a point in all this."

The ladies in question simple smirked at Naruto. Well two smirked. Hinata looked at Naruto with an embarrassed flush and smiled beatifically in his direction. "Thank you for standing up for us Naruto-kun, you're amazing as well."

"Daw Hinata-chaaaannn~ I was only saying the truth~"

The rest watched simple watched on uncomfortably as hearts and pink fluffy stuff filled the air around the young couple.

The councilwoman on the other hand, stood there with a gaping mouth.

Sasuke then coughed before looking towards the screens and spoke in his calm menacing tone. "The information we have in our grasp is not trivial. The entire world needs to know about it. The fact that the only people in charge seems to be just five of you, even when there is nearly 200 countries in this planet… You simply wish to hoard the intel to yourself. Even when the entirety of your species is at risk, human greed is incomprehensible sometimes."

He then turned around to director Fury and spoke with finality. "The intel we have gathered from the aliens are not to be ignored. It must be given to the entire world with at most urgency. Understand that the world leaders of our own world has already been informed and an ambassador will be arriving in the near future. Do not squander your responsibility with petty jealousy and greed."

Fury only gritted his teeth and nodded once. He then looked towards Tony and barked out. "Stark, take our guest's and the rest of the Avengers to the tower and stay there. Don't argue, in fact don't even think about arguing. The rest of you, please for the love of God just stay put for a few more days. Councilmen, senators, obviously there is more to the problem than we initially thought. As such, I believe it would be for the best to go public with the info, albiet, in a controlled manner. Any and all complaints can be spoken about in private. Do you understand, Sir's?"

The people in 'charge' audibly gulped hearing Fury's tone before collecting themselves. They looked at each other and communicated silently. The fact that an ambassador from a world with unknown and terrifying military power was arriving imminently was too dangerous of a prospect. It also derailed many of the preparations they had made in regards to the foreigners.

"Very well Director. We will reconvene in a later date. As for you visitors. We shall take your advice into consideration, for now. So long as you agree to agree to a light guard detail, we will also be willing to provide you with diplomatic immunity. But the fact still remains that senator Stern was injured because of your actions. Actions, which, cannot be ignored."

Sasuke only smirked. "What injury?"

"What do you mean 'what injury?'? We saw you thrall senator Ross into shooting senator Stern in the leg, do not try to- to-"

The councilman trailed off as he saw both the senators sleeping in their respective chairs with no visible injuries. There wasn't even a single speck of blood on the floor.

Fury and the rest gulped as the implication finally set in. Fury only looked towards the shinobi as cold sweat broke down on the back of his neck. 'How?'

Sasuke only smirked lightly. Then promptly sweat dropped.

"Hehe, Hinata-chan~ If you keep making such a cute face like that, I might end up eating you up~"

"Eep! Naruto-kun not with people around us!"

"So your saying it's fine if it's just the two of us?!"

"Eep!"

*Thwack*" Naruto! Stop bullying Hinata!"

"Gurk! Sakura! What the heck you demon woman?!"

"Why you little- demon am I? I'll show you a demon!"

*Bam*

Sasuke sighed, 'What have I gotten myself into?'

Unknown to him, the rest of the Avengers were thinking the same.

-End Chapter-

Hello everyone, I'm back!

Uh huh! That's right! I'm still alive.

My muse tho... Yeah she dead. You see what happened was that, well, my muse was being her stupid self and decided to take a swan dive ( with backflips ) of the top of my ego. Sadly she was dead a long time before she went splat on the, uh ground? Something about terminal velocity and asphyxiation and some shit.

But rejoice! Being the absolutely sadistic mofo that I am, she was resurrected! I had to dwell into the most darkest of magicks inorder to do so. Infact, the arts used were so dark, my immortal and totally dark manifestation of myself that is my soul took one look at the thing and was like, "Shits dark as fuck yo!"

So yes, the story will go on. Expect timeskips, other Naruto characters and more bad rap than what a sane person can deal with.

As always, read the story, like it, criticism are welcome, ignorance is bliss and I'll see you, next time...