The Advent91: I know you have all been waiting for this chapter and yes the title is as implies. This chapter will cause some controversy I think with all that's revealed. Also if you are wondering why the decrease in uploads in this story it's because I am working Naruto's DmC again rewriting some aspects to its story, lore and even applying new action sequences, grammar corrections as well as even adding new characters. Essentially I am trying to improve it and I am half way done with corrections to begin finishing up that stories next chapter (s) since I have been working on this chapter for a while now I decided to work on it at the same time. Yes I know it says this story is on Hiatus but I am going to try and satisfy fans of both those stories. So yes I am still working on this story while I am also working on Naruto's DmC and to any fans of Naruto's Resident Evil I am trying to make room in my schedule to continue that one. I hope you all enjoy this one especially the end at this chapter because I can't wait for his eventual-Oh I can't say it! Look forward to it is all I can say.
Previously on Naruto's Dragon Ball the team had accomplished their mission bringing the future Hokage to the Leaf but they still had a dispute to settle.
"Naruto, I know that Lady Tsunade said some hurtful things about your father but she is going to be the Hokage. What is fighting her going to accomplish for you?"
"They say that a way to get to know someone is through their fists. That's how I judged Toketsu. During our fight I was suspicious of Toketsu but as the battle went on I didn't detect and sign of ill intent. I felt a kind confused light hearted individual who meant no harm. True I don't exactly like her but like you said I don't know her full story or reason. When we first fought I got destroyed but this time I am going to be fighting her will all I have to give and as our fists clash I can learn more about her, and after that I will accept her as Hokage either way even if I don't like it. I know what my duty is right now so I would like to have this bought with her to fully understand her."
"Then that is when I saw the truth. Peace is a joke and Hokage is just another death sentence. When I realized this I left the village and never intended to return but here I am, and it's already scaring me. I will meet you at the training ground and don't worry I will be on time."
"What happened to you that made you believe that all Hokage who gave their lives was for nothing?"
"What happened to you to make you believe that peace was something that was real?"
"Nothing happened!"
"Exactly my point!"
The battle between Tsunade and Naruto carried on but even Naruto knew that he couldn't win but that wasn't the purpose of this bought.
"…They didn't die for nothing. They fought for their people! They fought for peace! THEY WERE HOKAGE!"
With a realization realized in her heart both Tsunade and Naruto entered one final clash with Tsunade ending up the victor or was it perhaps Naruto in this aspect?
"Thank you."
"Huh?"
"I have made my decision thanks to you."
"The pleasure was all mine…Lady Tsunade."
With the closing of one small detour begins to opening of Naruto's newest adventure. The time to meet the Guardian has finally come!
Grand Tour Saga: START
After Naruto and Tsunade's battle Zen planned to leave but decided that one more day of rest wouldn't hurt. So when the new day arrived so did a new beginning for the Hidden Leaf Village as Lady Tsunade was made the Fifth Hokage of the Hidden Leaf Village. Naruto and Zen bare witnessed to it as they were hovering in the air unlike many other ninja of the Leaf taking up occupation on rooftops as the civilians flooded the streets below. All watched as the Third Hokage announced his honor of serving as the Third Hokage from atop the Hokage Mansion as he passed on the hat to Tsunade Senju officially dubbing her the Fifth Hokage. With her crowned as the Fifth Hokage both Naruto and Jiraiya were asked to meet with her in her office and as they made their way to her office entering they both found Tsunade seated already with Hiruzen wearing the robes familiar to that of one of the Elders.
"Already enjoying your retirement old man?" Naruto asked.
"I soon will be right about now." He replied lighting his pipe.
"The old geezer here told me about you wanting to take Naruto away for some time."
"Yes." Zen replied.
"My only question is for how long this trip is going to be."
"Forgive me when I say this but I can't exactly say."
"The old man here did say you would say something like that."
"I told you."
"Although you refuse to give all the exact details of this trip you want to take Naruto on, despite this all being suspicious and I shouldn't let him go…I am going to allow it. Besides I think Naruto here has earned some time off anyway with all that he has done thanks to your hand in his training. So from this point on you are off duty Naruto. However, Zen, I have one condition in allowing this and that is if the Leaf needs him then you are to bring him back. Is that understood?"
"Yes my lady I don't see the problem with that."
"Very well then you both are free to go."
Zen turned around heading for the door with Naruto in toe until…
"Zen Sarutobi!"
Zen stops in his tracks turning back to Tsunade.
"I don't want you taking Naruto in any hostile territories, is that understood?"
"Of course…"
"You may now go."
They were out the door making their way through the Academy halls side by side.
"Well then Naruto it is time. Are you ready?"
"I am."
"I will meet you at the front of the village. Take your time in wanting to say your goodbyes for now."
"Thanks."
"I will be waiting."
As Naruto made his way through the streets many were still about in celebration of the new Hokage so it was still lively out here in the streets.
"Well look who it is."
Naruto turned to the voice of Konia and she wasn't alone as she was with Neji and even the silent Sai was amongst them. It was the entire Advanced Genin squad formerly known as Team Kabuto.
"Konai, how are you doing?"
"I feel great and specially thanks to foxy removing that bastard's mark from my neck."
"We know about Kabuto's betrayal." Neji said joining the two in the conversation.
"Yeah unfortunately he was an agent of Orochimaru."
"He will suffer for his betrayal."
"Anything you got to say about this Sai?" Naruto asked aloud.
The three looked to Sai who was painting in his scroll as he looked away at them for a second, smiled, and then went back to painting.
"Don't mind him he is weird." Konai said.
"So with Kabuto gone who is the new team leader?" Naruto asked.
"Well due to much feedback even though he can sometime be a pompous asshole it is none other than Neji Huyga!" Konai announced aloud.
"You don't have to make a spectacle out of it. We are still a man short."
"Actually you are going to be two short for a bit. I am actually taking off soon."
"Where are you going?"
"Sorry Neji I can't say because to be honest I don't exactly know and for how long no idea."
"Well even with Naruto gone I am sure we can have some of the other Advanced Genin join us and besides Naruto is a Jonin now so I don't think he qualifies with being a part of the team anymore." Konai pointed out.
"That's right."
"I am willing to make a bet that the Hokage will look into other Genin to promote to Advanced Genin to take Naruto and Kabuto's places."
"I just hope it's not Lee."
"Oh is that so then I will be praying for it to be Lee." Konai replied with a smirk.
"You're horrible."
"Who knows maybe they will throw Sasuke into this fray."
"Well you guys it's a good thing I ran into you all here because I can properly say goodbye for now."
"Farewell then for now Naruto." Neji said.
They looked to Sai who only simply waved before going back to his painting.
"Weird." Konai once again said. "Naruto, I just want to say it was fun having you on the team. Oh and try not to keep a certain girl waiting if you know who I am talking about. However if you still want to keep her waiting and tease her some more then I am game."
Naruto gave a nervous laugh at the implications.
"It was fun for as long as it lasted and hey just because I am not going to be a part of the squad doesn't mean we can't see each other again. Hopefully I will be back soon."
"If you are wondering where the other teams are Kurenai and her squad is out on mission. TenTen is most likely busy at her father's weapons shop and as for Lee don't bother with him as he and Guy are probably enjoying their passion of youth as they say. As for Asuma's squad I have no idea." Neji informed.
"Thanks. I might as well go find my team then."
"Try the Bar-B-Q Restaurant. That is the last place I saw them." Konai informed.
"Thank you."
"Well then I guess this is goodbye…for now."
"See you guys."
With a wave over his shoulder Naruto walked away making his way down the street where he did come across the restaurant and indeed he can see his squad around a table. Kakashi looked to be telling one of his wild war stories and Sakura was sitting there across from him with Sasuke listening with Sasuke looking like he wanted to be anywhere else but here. There table was just near the wooden railing of the restaurant as Naruto simply walked up to them to say his goodbyes for now.
"Have I told you guys the story in how I cut a lightning bolt in half?" Kakashi asked with wide eyes in anticipation to tell.
"A thousand times like a thousand chirping birds." Sakura replied.
"Ah ha I see what you did there." Kakashi replied snapping his finger as he pointed at her.
"Hey team!"
Sakura smiled as too did Kakashi and Sasuke's eyes narrow snapping his direction.
"Why hello there Naruto do you care to join us for a bit it's on me." Kakashi offered.
"I don't think you would want me to my appetite may destroy your wallet. I would like to but it's time for me to go on that trip Master Zen has wanted to take me on. You know the one."
"It's a shame we can't go with you. To be honest like many others I too would like to meet the teacher of infamous Zen Sarutobi."
Naruto took notice of the way that Sasuke was looking at him. He can see that Sasuke was angry.
"Hey…Sasuke?" Naruto greeted with his best smile.
No reply just a glare.
"How are you doing bro?"
No reply just a continuous glare.
"Sasuke, stop acting emo and say something. You're killing the mood." Kakashi said.
"I'm out of here."
With that said Sasuke just got out of his seat and with a Body Flicker he was gone.
"He really hates me now."
"I'm sure it's just that his lose to Itachi was devastating for him. He will grow from it."
Naruto and Sakura lock contact with one another.
"Naruto…"
"Sakura…"
"I just wanted to say…be safe."
"Count on it."
Kakashi couldn't help but see this moment between them as two main characters in one of his novels starting to narrate the moment in his mind.
"And so the two gaze into one another's eyes and close in on one another to capture one another's lips-," Naruto gives her a wave and begins walking away while she did the same "-or just walk away. What the fuck do I know, right?"
As Naruto walked away Sakura just watched his retreating form until she couldn't see him anymore vanishing amongst the crowd. That was when she noticed that Kakashi was just staring at her with a questioning gaze.
"What? Why are you looking at me like that? Do I have something on my face?"
"Is that it?"
"What do you mean is that it?"
"You know you want to say more."
"He's right you know."
Sakura jumped in her seat at the familiar voice looking over her shoulder seeing that it was Konai looking over on the opposite end of her seat.
"Konia!"
"I mean he is going to be gone for who knows how long and you may never know he may meet another girl out there and be smacking lips with her or more if you know what I mean."
"Stop it."
"I mean trust me I would know I actually kissed him TWICE!"
"Stop it!"
"You know what maybe I should go and catch up with him and give him a kiss goodbye. A deep loving kiss that he will never forget."
"The hell you will!" She retorted with a blush.
"Well your fired up from the possibility. Is someone craving a bit of Naruto here?" Konai asked with a teasing smirk.
Sakura now wore a deep blush.
"It's nothing like that! It's just you can't just take advantage of him like that! So the hell you will kiss him again like that!"
"Why can't I? Who are you? Are you his…girlfriend?"
"…N-No."
"Then you won't mind if excuse myself. Now if you don't mind I am going to go and get myself a little bit of Naruto right now."
Konai was about to leave but Sakura's sudden response getting out of her seat caused Konai's halt in her actions.
"Kakashi sensei I have to go ok."
"Don't mind me."
Sakura went her way to catch up with Naruto leaving Konai and Kakashi looked at one another before Konai said…
"Teamwork!"
"I bet Anko is proud of you."
Konai leaped over her end of her seat and took up occupation across from him.
"You can tell me about how you cut a lightning bolt in half. I am curious how that works."
Naruto arrived at the gates and indeed Zen was waiting for him just outside of them.
"Are you ready to go?"
"Yeah I think I am. I said goodbye to everyone that was still in the village."
"Okay then let's take flight."
"Right."
"Naruto!"
They both turned to seeing Sakura jogging her way toward them or more specifically Naruto.
"I will leave you both alone for the moment."
Zen levitated up into the air to give them a moment as Sakura caught up with Naruto seeing Sakura seeming to be out of breath.
"Hey what's up, Sakura?"
"I just wanted to catch up to you and say something."
"Okay."
"Well it's-it's just."
"Take your time we have plenty."
"Well I don't want to keep you but…"
"But…?"
She steps closer to him and a little closer and Naruto was wondering what she was doing even getting a little nervous until she suddenly closed in giving him a hug before he returned it.
"Come back soon okay."
"Yeah."
This hug seemed to be going longer than any normal one.
"Sakura?"
"Yes?"
"I have to go now."
"Oh! Right…"
She released him taking a step back with the two once again exchanging smiles.
"Naruto it's time."
"I'm coming!"
He turned back to Sakura as she was eyeing him from the corner of her eye nervous as hell right now.
"Hey, Sakura, when I get back how about me and you hang out some more?
"You want to…hang out?"
"Well I mean because these days the two of us don't spend as much time as we did back in our early days since the academy. Although if you are too busy I understand."
"Sure."
"Really?"
"Yes. I would like that actually."
"Great! So when I get back then?"
"Definitely."
"I mean whenever there is time you know."
"Yeah with being busy and all. We can even have ramen if you'd like?"
"My favorite."
"Right."
"Right."
"So until then." He replied as he levitated from the ground giving her thumbs up.
"Until then." She replied returning thumbs up of her own.
When Naruto reached Zen's level the two ascended higher as he waved Sakura goodbye.
"Geez you two might as well have gone for it."
"It's not like that." Naruto insisted.
"Sure." Zen replied with a light chuckle.
"Goodbye Naruto! Don't keep a girl waiting you here!"
"Got it!"
Naruto and Zen's energy flare around their forms before the two suddenly turn around blasting off into the sky toward the clouds but as they did Naruto said aloud.
"I will see you all again soon!"
"Be safe…"
Naruto and Zen climbed higher into the sky and when Naruto looked back he realized that this has been the highest he has ever been. This was the time that has finally come for Naruto. He learned of his parents, he knew of his clan and now finally he was going to learn one of the most mysterious things about himself. What was this tail and more importantly what was he? The time has finally come as he soared the skies.
"How high are we going?"
"Until we are within the clouds. We don't want anyone watching us as we make our way."
"Who is going to be watching us?"
"You may never know and we will not take that chance."
They just went higher and higher and even higher. That was until Naruto followed Zen's flight path now traveling amongst the clouds by his master's side.
"Wow!"
"What a view am I right?"
"It's crazy. Hey I think I can see Wave Country from here!"
"Alright now break east with me."
"Oh right!"
As commanded Naruto turned his flight path with Zen now going east and from the looks of it the two were already about to pass over Wave Country minutes later before he continued following Zen further east. Judging from this direction Naruto knew what country was miles away across the waters and that was of course Water Country.
"Hey are we going to Water Country?"
"No."
"So if not there then where are we going?"
"We are going further east."
The two continued to fly in silence as the hour seemed to pass along but as it did Naruto wanted to break the silence.
"Hey you never told me your master's name."
"I told you that you would learn when we get there."
"Oh come on who is going to hear what we are talking about all the way up here?"
"I would rather you be introduced formally to him or rather he would probably rather introduce himself to you."
"You said he was old. So exactly how old is he?"
"Like I said he has been amongst this world since the beginning. He has watched and guided before the era of ninja, the teaching times of Chakra, before there was the Clan Wars, before there were Hidden Villages and before even Kurama's time."
"That's insane!"
"He is very wise and from what he can remember from all that he has seen and bare witnessed in his distant past he is the one person that will have the answer to your questions."
"How do I know that he truly is the one that has the answers I seek?"
"Let's just say he has had firsthand experience."
"So after I meet him and all what happens next?"
"All will be explained when we arrive."
The two continued to fly and eventually the two can see that they were flying above that of Water Country.
"So that is Water Country huh?"
"Yes and it seems that it has one of those rare days of any mist at all."
"Man I got to go there one day and check it out. Who knows how many strong ninja are in there."
"Trust me when I say you don't want to get on the current Mizukage's bad side especially if you bring up anything relating to romance."
"Why would you say that?"
"Just keep flying."
Returning back to the Hidden Leaf Village it has been a couple of minutes since Sakura saw Naruto take off with Zen and she once again found herself pondering about her and Naruto. It didn't matter which one of them asked but it was going to happen between her and Naruto, a possible next step in their relationship that would make them more than just friends. The thought about it still made her blush. Hold on why was she thinking like this they were just going to hang out is all when he gets back its not some kind of date, right? She had to sit down and thankfully she did find a place to sit ironically being inside a local bento restaurant finding a lone table to sit. Thinking about what the two of them have been through together for all of these years always made her smile. When they were little whenever she needed help with a project for either one of their classes the two were there but him more so and when she cried or was sad he was there and so to was she for him. Naruto was such a kind person that he even helped Hinata boosting her self-confidence even though Sakura was aware that Hinata has had a crush on Naruto. Oh crap that's right Hinata liked Naruto too! Well it's not Sakura's fault that she was realizing how she felt toward Naruto as the years went by between them. There it is again! Why was she thinking this way between her and Naruto?
"I just hope Hinata doesn't take it personally. No why am I saying that?"
"Who will?"
"Ino!"
There Ino was right there besides her catching her by surprise once again.
"Hey there forehead."
"Stop sneaking up on me like that."
"I didn't sneak up on you. I actually called out to you like three times. You are the one that is stuck in cloud nine. Is there something on your mind or rather…someone?"
Sakura eyed Ino from the corner of her eye and she knows Ino already knows the answer being able to read her like an open book.
"Geez Sakura just how much do you have Naruto on your thoughts?"
"Shut up…" She muttered.
"Well I and my team looked to have missed Naruto before he left. He must have been in a real hurry." Ino said as she took a seat across from her.
"Yeah he and Master Zen flew off to who knows where."
"Any idea when they return?"
"I don't know."
"Worried about him?"
"Well of course I worry about him but I know that Naruto can take care of himself. I mean look at his track record."
"Did you manage to say goodbye at least?"
"Both I and Kakashi sensei but Sasuke didn't seem to care. But I…"
"But?"
"Well Konai was spying on us and she began gloating so I chased after Naruto before he left."
"Oh did you now and what did you say?" Ino asked with narrowed eyes and a smirk adorning her face.
"Well…I didn't have anything to say or rather I did but I couldn't. I hugged him-," Sakura can hear Ino glee a little.
"YOU KISSED NARUTO!"
Of course Ino's sudden burst of private information caught ears with Sakura grabbing her and forcing her back down into her seat.
"Ino!" Sakura hissed.
"Sorry. You actually kissed Naruto. Well it's about time you grew a pair as they say."
"I didn't kiss him!"
"Well you make it seem like it so come on what happened next!"
"Well he asked me if the two of us could-,"
"Go on a date!"
"Hang out." Sakura replied narrowing her eyes.
"Did you say yes?"
Ino's answer was Sakura looking away with a blush forming as she smiled rubbing her right arm.
"Ino. This isn't a date."
"Sounds like a date to me and it's about time girl."
"I just hope Hinata doesn't take it too personally. I mean she likes Naruto too."
"Well it's not your fault. Hinata is a sweet girl but let's face it even we both know that Naruto and Hinata know little of one another. I'm not saying that it wouldn't have been possible between them but it's clear that Naruto wants something special with you. Naruto choose you, Sakura, and you are seizing the chance. If you and Naruto do hit it off then all Hinata can do is…well move on."
"I still can't help but feel bad for her."
"As they say there are plenty of fish in the sea. Besides I think Kiba likes her."
"Well I hope she gives Kiba a chance then. Wait hold on a second! You are twisting the narrative me and Naruto are not going out on a date!"
"So then why did you chase after him in the first place?"
"Well it was to say goodbye and so that Konai wouldn't take advantage of him."
"Oh I see Konai got under your skin huh? Sakura, I think you are jealous and think more of Naruto then you want to believe."
"Ino." She hissed with a blush.
"Sakura Uzumaki…" Ino muttered as she thought about it.
The implication made Sakura go silent with the blush still apparent on her face and for the moment she couldn't help but imagine just for a second.
"Damn you, Ino!"
She had no choice but to listen to Ino's giggling that is until Sakura began chasing Ino on the streets in retaliation.
As both Naruto and Zen kept flying Naruto noticed that they were eventually flying over lands that Naruto has never seen or even heard much about but that didn't mean it wasn't unoccupied. He can see from here that throughout the far eastern lands that many small villages, towns and communities were present and further ahead he saw a long but high wall of mountains ahead that were so high it would give the mountains back in the nations a run for their money.
"Wow I have never heard of this area of the world."
"I'm not surprised. Over here in these lands while they do have a defensive force trained in the ninja arts as well as having their own force of samurai. All of these communities work together and come to one another's aid if need be especially off its shores. Pirates tend to try and attack and pillage them from time to time but these communities have repelled such threats away."
"The other Hidden Villages' don't seem to have an issue with this?"
"Why would they? It's none of their business. This is not their land and neither is it the Daimyos. To be honest out here it's as free as you're going to get it. Not much trouble is out here. In fact it's rather a popular choice of location for those that retire from ninja life despite the long travel. All except pirate attacks from here and there time to time you can say over here it's close to as peace as you're going to get it. Here you don't have to fear for your life outside any walls like the Hidden Villages or some towns back in the main land. While its existence is known to the rest of the world there is no reason anyone has to attack or claim it."
"So then we are going down there to meet your master."
"No."
"Then where are we going?"
"We fly up and over of course." Zen replied leading the way.
Once they went up and over Naruto looked down and once again saw nothing but more land and masses of water about. It was quite beautiful though as he took notice that all of this was surrounded by the mountains in a circle.
"So then where do we go from here? Is he somewhere down there?"
"Up."
Zen suddenly flew high and Naruto gave pursuit following after him hot on his tail as the two were now once again climbing high into the sky but this time Naruto noted that unlike before they were going higher as they were now flying through clouds again but the clouds slowly started to less in number. Naruto was wondering where the heck Zen was taking him. Where were they going to the moon? However that is when Naruto saw it as they were ascending higher. It was getting bigger as they approached it seeing it in a large circular platform in a geostationary orbit in these high skies that Naruto can see the stars of space higher above.
"WHOA!"
Zen and Naruto ascended higher until both of them came over and above looking upon the top of the platform he bare witnessed to the many white tiles that decorated the top of the massive large circular platform, the palm and normal trees decorated but of course the main attention grabber was the palace just ahead. It was a temple above the clouds themselves!
"What is this?"
Zen and Naruto came down to a soft landing as Naruto looked about the place.
"This is just incredible. A temple all the way up here?"
Naruto continued to look about to even looking upon the square tiles decorating the floor beneath their feet.
"How do these squares make a circle it doesn't make any se-,"
"Naruto, allow me to welcome you to the Heavenly Realm and The Lookout." Zen revealed.
"So this is called The Lookout huh?"
"Hello there Zen it is good to see you once more." A new voice said aloud.
Zen smiled and Naruto looked to the new voice only to freak out before he ducked behind Zen. What Naruto was looking at was a short, plump humanoid with a dark complexion, red lips, and pointy ears. He looked shorter than the average human being as he wore that smile of his upon his face as he was dressed in a white turban adorned with an aqua-colored jewel resting on his forehead. He also looked to wear a single gold hoop earring on each of his ears as he wore a marron patterned gold trimmed sleeveless vest, gold armband, and wearing a red sash around his waist upon his white pant trousers as he wore those pair of red slippers. In fact he was reminding Naruto of a genie.
"Oh and who is this that you have brought with you?"
"Now Naruto don't be rude and follow me please."
Zen walked forward and Naruto did too as well not feeling off about this new face but as he approached the new occupant was giving Naruto a light hearted chuckle as he observed Naruto's very face and appearance having some flashbacks of someone he knew long ago.
"I apologize for my reaction it was most rude of me." Naruto apologized with a bow.
"There is no need my boy your reaction is normal. I would imagine that most people that would see me would react the same way."
"Yeah a new friend of mine said the same thing when we first met."
"At last you have arrived." Another new voice said aloud sounding old and wise.
The three of them looked to the entrance of the temple and Naruto's sees him exit out of the darkness. It was a rather tall individual who wore a white robe with a blue collar as his hood adorned over his head but Naruto can see his face with the clank of his staff in hand following. He was old and of course anyone can tell by the wrinkly skin but that wasn't the main thing that caught his eye. He was green with head antennas coming from his head as he looked like a humanoid plant and slug like if you can say. Naruto of course stood his ground of course once again surprised seeing someone else that was clearly not human at all but he can sense that these people were not with ill intent. The Guardian came to a stop before him by his assistant's side.
"We finally meet at last, Naruto Uzumaki."
"Naruto-," Zen addressed getting his full attention "-allow me to introduce you to Mr. Popo and to the Guardian of the Earth and my master, Dende."
The revealed Mr. Popo gave a nod of his head as Naruto looked up to Dende their Earth's Guardian.
"So this is Zen's master!"
"Why Mr. Popo doesn't he remind you of someone we used to know rather well long ago in a far distant past."
"Yes he does, Dende."
"Whom are you talking about?" Naruto asked.
"We are talking about your many greats of a grandfather."
"You both knew my grandfather? Just how long ago was this?"
"Oh I would have to say more than 2000 years."
"TWO THOUSAND YEARS!"
Naruto was stuttering as he looked upon the two and of course he can tell Dende was very old but Mr. Popo didn't look so old or perhaps he was but it just doesn't show.
"This is so crazy…" Naruto muttered.
"From your long trip here you both must be hungry." Dende said.
"I don't mean to impose."
"Oh nonsense young one. Mr. Popo, would you mind fixing up something for our guests?"
"Right away."
"Mr. Popo will be sure to fix up a feast knowing your appetite."
"Okay how would you know how my appetite is?"
"You have many questions and that is why Zen has brought you here."
"…Yes that's right." Naruto replied with a serious tone.
"Zen, if you don't mind can you give me and Naruto a moment."
"Of course master. I will aid Mr. Popo."
"I am sure he will appreciate it. Thank you."
As Zen left it was just Naruto and Dende to themselves before Dende asked Naruto to walk with him heading to the near edge of the Lookout before the two began to trail along the edges of the Lookout.
"I know that since the days you were born, since the days of coherent thought that you knew that you were different from everyone else around you and not just because you had a Tailed Beast sealed inside of you as a baby. You felt something else deep down. Something that you felt just wanted to come out but you did not want it more so since you recently grew your own tail."
"Yes! I always felt different besides learning of Kurama being sealed inside me. Ever since then and when I began to learn the ways of martial arts and jutsu I developed a craving to fight. I have a need to train and get stronger to better myself and break through my limits. I had a desire to become the best."
"I don't find it surprising. It's in your blood."
"I thought as much. Before Master Zen came into my life to help me awaken my strength from within the one thing that I have constantly come to know throughout my days alone and even through the academy was failure. Even though it was miserable with how many failures I have come across I always pushed myself to power on through and…not to cry thinking that I would amount to nothing in life."
"This is true. I have watched over you for a long time since the day you were born. Alone and in the dark struggling as you did but you don't give up and you don't run away. Failure was one of the most things that you went through but failure, as you came to realize, is the greatest teacher. Look at you now. You are one of the elite of your home village, have many friends, learned of your parents, and even earned the respect of your people."
"Not all of them…"
"Now here you stand and here you may ask your questions and I shall answer."
"I would expect to get straight to the point and ask about this tail but I feel I should ask about something else or rather someone you and Mr. Popo compared me to."
Dende smiled.
"This Goku mentioned that is. Besides being my great grandfather who was he?"
"Your grandfather was a great man, a hero, a protector, a family man even if he wasn't father of the year but all and through he was good man for someone who was raised in the woods. He was a good friend to not just me and Mr. Popo but to those beyond the stars and within higher realms that you wouldn't believe. In fact when I look back on him and look at you comparing the two of you the both of you are very much similar."
"Really."
"In fact you and Goku share a spitting image to one another be it slightly. Even your hair is just like his except his hair was fully black instead of the blonde you have within and you having the blue eyes. In fact the weapon you carry on your back is the same weapon that your grandfather wielded in his younger days."
"Cool!"
"Goku was a mighty warrior indeed as he traversed the stars to answer the call of those in need. In fact Goku saved the people of my planet from a tyrant long ago and after more mighty opponents followed. Opponents that were capable of destroying worlds each threatening to destroy those he cherished most to his heart."
"This is insane. He was that powerful! It sounds unbelievable."
"It's true but what can you expect from the blood of his race and yours too."
"What do you mean by that?"
"Before we get into that I am sure that you have heard of a certain legend that has been passed on through the generations of this world. Stories of a certain kind of status of power that some believe they have become this day and believe they can become, a status of power that would make all those in the world inferior to his or her power."
"Oh I know what you are talking about. You're talking about that silly legend right? What was it called again?"
"The Legendary Super Saiyan."
"That's it!"
He saw the way that Dende was looking at him.
"Hold on…don't tell me that it's actually true."
"It's real."
"Are you certain?"
"Well I hope so seeing as I have seen more than just one. In fact, Naruto, your grandfather, Son Goku was a Super Saiyan."
The shock in Naruto's eyes was immediate and not surprising to Dende. Naruto didn't think such a thing was real or possible but it turns out that it was true. His grandfather was a Super Saiyan.
"Holy crap that is amazing! He attained such a status of power. Wow and you say that you have seen more than one. It must have been real crazy seeing hundreds of people gaining such power."
"Well not exactly. Not just everyone or anyone can become a Super Saiyan."
The two came to a stop as Dende looked from the Lookout with Naruto waiting.
"Now this is where your tail comes into play."
Naruto was silent as the grave.
"That tail of yours is with all intense and purposes the sign of your people long ago. That tail is what is called a Saiyan Tail."
"A Saiyan tail and a Super Sai-," That is when Naruto put two and two together taking some steps back "Hold on are you saying that I-I-I can…become a Super Saiyan?"
"It's possible as you are of the Saiyan Race. I say it's possible but it can be unlikely since you are more human then you are a Saiyan. It's more than likely that you can't even become one. The bloodline is far long and thin with you but all the qualities of a Saiyan are with you. You have the enjoyment of battle, the want to train and become stronger, and the increase in your strength after near death experiences and even your insatiable appetite. These are all that of a Saiyan."
"Were the Saiyan's human?"
"To be honest it is rather staggering that Saiyan's and humans share same structure as that of any normal human down to even in anatomy as well as appearance wise. So if you are wondering if you are part alien then the answer to that is yes you are."
"Holy shit…" Naruto said literally dropping to his ass taking it all in "I'm an alien."
"You're a Saiyan."
"Wow this already so much to take in. My…mind is just…literally blown away right now."
As Naruto continued to take what was told to him so far in they were approached by Zen informing them that lunch was ready as all found themselves in the kitchen area with plenty of food for Naruto especially.
"You are not eating?"
"Fret not young one for my species survives off water. We can choose to eat foods, yes, but drinking water is enough to sate us."
"You never told me what exactly you are sir besides being our planets Guardian."
"Like you I too am from a race called the Namekians divided up from two clans being the Warrior Clan and the Dragon Clan. I am from the Dragon Clan."
"From another planet?"
"That's right, my home planet is called Planet Namek and it is a lush green world with crystal clear waters. It's a beautiful world."
"How are you taking all of this, Naruto?" Zen asked from across the table.
"Well good so far but I would like to ask more about the Saiyans' in particular."
"The Saiyan Race itself. I am sure that Dende has told you what you are capable of. What more would you want to know?"
"How about how they were back then? I bet they were super cool bunch of people that fought for the greater good right?" Naruto asked with a smile.
Naruto noticed that they were not smiling or laughing.
"Were…they?"
"Well yes…that is if they were the Saiyan race of Universe 6." Zen replied.
"Saiyan's of Universe 6?"
"We will get into that later."
Zen and Dende exchanged a glance before Dende began to explain to Naruto about the Saiyan Race.
"As your master has said the Saiyans' of another universe are that of good intent but unfortunately in our universe the Saiyan Race back then…were not so kind. There were only few that had kind hearts. Before the Saiyan Race was driven to near extinction the Saiyan's were a violent race of warriors, they terrorized planets like savages and they continuously traveled the cosmos to planets…and conquered them for profit."
"…What!" Naruto replied horrified.
"They were Planet Brokers." Zen answered. "They fly to planets that were deemed habitable for their clients. Now when we mean conquered it does not just refer in taking over its people or government. The Saiyan race wiped out civilizations to prep in sale for warlords."
They noticed how Naruto was now trying to find something else to look at in the room as he was taking this all in. He was obviously disappointed. This is the part that Zen was worried about being if Naruto was ready for this bloody past history of the Saiyan race long ago.
"Are you okay, Naruto?"
"I feel…disgusted now."
"You have no reason to be. That was then and your grandfather, his friends, and his children were nothing like those Saiyans of our universe's past."
"I know but still. I'm just very disappointed."
Even so they can still see that it did have an effect on Naruto as he was still taking everything in.
"Is it possible that there could be others like me out there?"
"It's possible but there is already another one here. You know him quite well." Dende informed.
Naruto realized and smiled a little.
"Kurama."
"Yes, after all he did use your blood and body as a template for his. It would make sense that he too, like you, is partially a Saiyan."
"Wow I wonder how everyone back home is going to take this."
"That's another thing." Zen began gaining Naruto's attention "You can't tell anyone of this information. No one can know that you are a Saiyan."
"What's up with that?"
"Remember the legend of the Super Saiyan that many across the planet believe they can attain? Hell I am pretty sure that Hokage's of past and even present believe it's possible they can attain such power or possibly believe themselves to be one already. There are those out there that also became aspiring great ninja for the possible chance to attain such power. The power of a Super Saiyan makes that of the Tailed Beasts look like ants and that is no joke. Imagine this if you will, Naruto, say you do attain the power of a Super Saiyan one day and the rest of the world sees this but then they come to the realization that only you can become a Super Saiyan. It would cause problems amongst the ninja and the nations would feel that the balance of power is threatened." Zen explained.
"Wait how would this cause the balance of power between all the nations to feel threatened? I don't understand that part that doesn't make sense."
Dende stood up taking over the rest of the explanation.
"If there is one thing I have witnessed throughout all of my years since being relocated to this planet it's that the greed of man and power can have detrimental consequences. You see as I watched over the proceedings of the Clan Wars to its end to the establishing of the Hidden Villages there were also the Tailed Beasts. I am sure you are aware of how Hashirama Senju delivered some of the surrounding nations Tailed Beasts of their own to balance power but even then after this passing the wars would still follow be it over difference in beliefs or even over a bloodline. Now if a Super Saiyan was to emerge and if they feel that no one else can become one, that only one person can, how do you think the Kage and even the Daimyo will react across the planet?"
Naruto realized.
"Are you saying that they will feel threatened?"
"That's correct."
"That's why you all want me to keep this a secret."
"Yes."
"While I do understand that and all what if I possibly do obtain such power in the future? What happens then? What happens if I can no longer hide such a thing from the world?"
"If it happens then it happens. There is no way we could stop such a thing from possibly happening to you. When and if that time comes we will all stand and confront it together. We will have no choice but to face that challenge." Dende said with conviction.
"Are you all certain that the nations would feel threatened?"
"Yes."
"How could you be certain?"
"Look on histories past or how about we look back on that night you saved Hinata long ago from a group of masked ninja from Hidden Cloud. You know the one I am talking about. You know why they did it."
"…Over a bloodline."
"That's right and you know how war was prevented. Neji told you the details."
"…Another village, a nation would go to war over a bloodline? That's so…selfish. Your all saying the same could happen with me, a Saiyan."
"That's the fear but unlike the wars that have happened in this world past I fear that this kind of war over a Super Saiyan would be on a colossal scale. A war between all of the nations until there is only one standing to claim their prize, you. That is why you must keep your Saiyan lineage a secret. You cannot even tell any of your friends. I know this is me being demanding to ask to continue to keep something so personal under wraps and I have no right to request such a thing but from the Guardian of Earth I am asking you, Naruto Uzumaki, to keep these revelations about yourself secret."
Naruto took a deep breath grabbing his head still taking all of this information in. He felt satisfied with learning the one thing about himself but that wasn't the only feeling. He also felt disappointed and, even though out loud he said he wasn't, sort of disgusted with how the Saiyan race long ago operated. There was of course the excitement that he could POSSIBLY become this Super Saiyan but like Dende said it is POSSIBLY unlikely. Now came the part where he would have to come to terms with all of that was told to him. Naruto suddenly stood from his chair and gave a bow before asking if he can be excused to be by himself leaving the three in the kitchen to themselves.
"How do you think he will come to terms with all of this? You know with being descended down from a race of powerful warriors that wiped out civilizations." Zen asked his teacher.
"You can't blame him but let him come to terms on his own with all this. Naruto will be just fine."
"Do you think he will truly accept himself as a Saiyan?"
"We will have to wait and see. That is only something that Naruto himself can answer."
"If Naruto is anything like Goku then Naruto will most certainly pull through." Mr. Pope said with a smile.
How can you not help but smile at Mr. Popo's words of encouragement? Then that is when Dende remembered more important business with Zen.
"Zen?"
"Yes sir?"
"There are still three left out there."
"Yes and the less there are remaining the harder and longer the search will be."
"Come with me as we must discuss this privately."
Naruto walked amongst the inside of the palace processing all that was said and as he did for the past couple of minutes he noticed this one door in particular. It was a brown wooden door with a golden handle. He didn't know why but curiosity getting to him he slowly approached the door and slowly reached up for the handle wondering what was on the other side.
"Naruto, you don't want to go into that room." Mr. Popo's voice said as he approached Naruto.
"Mr. Popo, I'm very sorry I didn't mean to."
"It's alright."
"It's just that…? Okay what is behind this door?"
"This room is one that can be beneficial but most of all it is dangerous."
"So what there are ghosts in there or something? I-I don't like ghosts."
"No there are no ghosts in here but rather another space, another plain, another world where your reality and perception as well as time is altered. In fact your grandfather and his friends used this room on more than one occasion to develop their skills when in dire need."
"Does this room have a name?"
"It's called the Hyperbolic Time Chamber."
"I see…You say that it alters time? How do you mean?"
"As you know your normal perception of time sixty seconds equal a minute and twenty four hours is of course a whole day. A whole day out here is exactly that a day. What if I told you that a whole day out here equals a whole year in there?"
"NO WAY!"
"Way."
"T-That's impossible!"
"Let me assure that it is true. However this chamber is to only be used sparingly and only two people at a time are allowed to go inside."
"So I can use this chamber to get amazingly strong in just a mere day. Awesome!"
"No, Naruto, you cannot."
"Well that's a bummer how come?"
"You are years not ready for the effects of the Hyperbolic Time Chamber. If you were to go inside now you probably wouldn't be able to last through a whole day inside. The best your grandfather was able to do in his youth was a mere month but he left the chamber because he couldn't handle its atmosphere. The Hyperbolic Time Chamber is not something one should take lightly."
"Well if my Grandpa Goku is able to last at least a month then so too should I!" Naruto replied confidently.
"You won't."
"How do you know?" Naruto asked this time with a little heat in his tone.
"The difference between you and Goku is that he was a pure blooded Saiyan and while you are Saiyan as well you are barely one. His son was half a Saiyan and he was able to endure. Like I said in your case it's going to take much more additional training and time for you to bare the effects of the chamber. However until such time Dende would appreciate you to not enter this room unless given permission."
"I understand…darn and so useful too. Well you don't have worry about me I won't go breaking the rules around here."
"Thank you for understanding. Excuse me there are other duties I must attend to. If you have any questions then feel free to simply call."
Mr. Popo walked past him disappearing around the corner of the hall leaving Naruto all to himself before Naruto took one last look at the door and walking away despite the temptation to enter the room. In the meantime Zen and Dende were upon the balcony of the temple that overlooked the entire Lookout watching as Naruto was now up and about performing his light exercises.
"There are only that of three Dragon Balls that remain to be found."
"The three, seven and the four star ball and for as long as I have been your student and searched for them who knows how long it will take to even find the remaining three. It could go past my lifetime."
"If only we had the technology of that of long past then this would be easier. An engineer like Bulma would be appreciated in this world."
"I have been up and down almost everywhere and the recent one I was able to find was the six star ball in Wind Country following small tip and rumors that are either true or dead ends. Were we to have more manpower then perhaps finding the remaining three at least would speed things along but you want all seven delivered here and kept away from society?"
"It's unfortunate. The Dragon Balls were originally made to inspire hope for mankind on our original home earth. However in this world the Dragon Balls would most indeed be used for the darkest of intentions. Not that on our original earth that there weren't those that pursued the Dragon Balls for the sake of dominion over the world or riches or whatever their heart desires, but in this one its much worse. If the nations were to learn of the Dragon Ball capabilities like if they did about Naruto and Kurama being the only capable Super Saiyans' it would indeed perhaps spark all-out war. The greed and hatred in this world is so potent. To this day it makes me thankful that HE hasn't shown up to destroy this earth like he had to the original long ago but then again it's been almost 100 years since I and Mr. Popo ever saw him."
"I couldn't imagine being in the presence of a deity especially one that destroys."
"Let's hope he doesn't stop by anytime soon. I feel if he saw Naruto or just let alone his face he would be demanding a battle of Gods."
Zen came to a stop beside Dende and watched Naruto continue his practices.
"Naruto's form looks to still need some work. It still has some openings." Dende said.
"Yes, for as long as I have been training him for these past weeks Naruto is like a sponge but yes his training is far from complete. In terms of his martial arts it can be more refined."
"Like you in your younger days."
"If I were younger then Naruto's training would be progressing at a much faster rate but with my age and being the only one who has been so busy searching for the Dragon Balls all these years my hands are tied."
At the mentioning of that Dende bore a small smile on his face before he reached into his robe and pulled something out holding it between them as if presenting, and in Dende's hand looked to be a small bottle of sorts with its lid plugged in of course.
"What is this?" Zen asked with curiosity.
"My friend this is my gift to you. Take this as a token of my appreciation of your continued service to aiding me in these many years. Mr. Popo helped me make this. Go and take it. I suggest taking it before rest it strengthen the body."
"Of course sir and thank you and Mr. Popo for the gracious gift."
"Consider this me returning all of the years I took from you thus far in this vexatious task my friend."
Zen took the small bottle pocketing it away and Dende's smile grew a little bigger before the two looked back upon Naruto watching him practice before Dende had an idea.
"Why not take Naruto along to find the remaining three."
"Does this mean you want him to know about the Dragon Balls?"
"I don't see why not."
As Naruto threw a fist forward with a battle cry he suddenly brings himself to a stop seeing Dende, Mr. Popo and Zen approach with Zen confronting Naruto.
"Naruto, Dende has something to share with you and a request. The request is optional but should you agree to this task then you must swear secrecy and to never divulge any of this information to anyone. Not your friends or even the Hokage, no one. What do you say?"
"I'd say what your request is."
"Follow me." Dende simply said.
The party of four walked back into the temple with Naruto following in equal pace deeper inside until they came upon an arch way entrance that led into what appeared to be a dark room but Naruto can tell that within the center laid a pedestal with something in it. Dende asked for the party to hold a moment before he suddenly taps his staff three times upon the marble floor and what Naruto sees next was what looked like a reflection of purple majestic light flash about the room before it was gone the next second. However in that brief moment Naruto sensed that energy was just…abysmal. It was terrifying is what he thought as the four entered the room. When they reached center with the lighting around them becoming that much brighter Dende reached forward grabbing the red tarp that laid upon something underneath. Naruto watched as Dende removed the cloth and underneath were four spheres that were orange and a different number of red stars upon each one before they started to give off a yellow flash of light that further illuminated the room.
"What are those?"
"Naruto, what you are looking upon are the Dragon Balls." Dende informed.
Naruto then suddenly snickers doing his best to contain his laughter garnering their attention.
"The Dragons what?" Naruto managed to ask.
It was then the three realized what Naruto was snickering at being taken out of context.
"Alright we get it now all jokes aside." Zen said.
"Sorry. So what are Dragon Balls?"
"When all seven are collected any wish of thy heart's desire can be granted by the dragon Shenron." Dende revealed.
"So a magical wish granting dragon emerges out of seven Dragon Balls? Cool!"
"Naruto, remember why I was gone for so long? The reason was because I was out on one of my searches for one of the Dragon Balls and I had recently found one. The one that I found was from Wind Country and that was the six star you see amongst these. In fact do you remember when I told you it would take a week to get here?"
"Yeah I do and here we are in less than about two hours."
"I lied on timeframes because I was using that time to see if I can find another Dragon Ball but nothing."
"Only three more remain." Dende reminded.
"So you want all seven gathered so that you can make a wish?" Naruto asked.
"…No." Dende responded "The true purpose is to keep them away from the hands of humanity."
Naruto was confused right now. Why did Dende want them kept away?
"But…why?"
"Naruto, this world, its tainted. Were anyone were to know about the Dragon Balls on this world I fear they would cause more harm than good. The Dragon Balls were created to inspire hope in times of darkness but now the darkness is just too strong. I feel that with the sealing of the Dragon Balls then perhaps humanity won't destroy itself."
"Destroy itself over these…? There is deeper story to all of this isn't their? I have heard previous earth and you call THIS world tainted. Master Zen also mentioned something about a previous world like ours too? What's going on here? I need some kind of explanation to understand all of this."
"I will explain that later. Right now we need to know if you understand this request and Dende's current wishes."
"Of course I do."
Dende began to cough prompting Mr. Popo to come to his side.
"Forgive me but right now I need my rest. Being Guardian has its limits."
"Of course." Zen replied with a bow with Naruto doing the same.
Naruto and Zen were waiting outside the temple with Mr. Popo soon emerging.
"Is Dende ok, Mr. Popo?" Naruto asked in concern.
"He is quite alright. Do not be concerned for his life he just needs rest."
"That's a relief."
"As Dende has requested he wishes for the remaining three Dragon Balls to be found and brought back here to the Lookout. Thank you for taking part in this endeavor, Naruto. Dende wanted to relay this information to you but has instructed me to do so in his stead. Dende has learned of a possible location of a Dragon Ball."
"Where?" Zen asked.
"As Dende was scouting through a vessel he heard talks of a sacred treasure through a group of ninja of Hidden Cloud. Rumors surfaced that a well-known and respected family near or possibly within Lightning Country itself was said to have been in possession of an orange circular marble object for many years. This could be a Dragon Ball."
"It certainly sounds like one." Naruto said.
"But then again it could be anything. It could just be some jewel." Zen pointed out. "Mr. Popo, no exact location was learned?"
"Unfortunately."
"So a Dragon Ball resides within or near Lightning Country. At least that narrows it down to being located in an entire nation. Still that is so much to cover." Naruto replied.
"It was worse for me in Wind Country. I found the six star Dragon Ball there deep within one of the many catacombs deep in its deserts. I had been searching that country for near four years until I found it."
"Four years!"
"Yes. This task is a long ongoing one. I wouldn't lie if I said that it didn't take almost most of my life."
"I don't think grandma back home is going to want me gone for four years."
"Of course not but unless we have some kind of miracle don't expect to find it soon."
"So then what happens now?" Naruto asked.
"Now we go on a grand tour. From here we head back to Fire Country."
"So we are going home?"
"No we are going to my home."
"Your home?"
"Yes, it resides in the far south of Fire Country near a coast from the borders of Tea Country. It's a large nice estate."
"What are we going there for?"
"Well to further your training. Your Ki Control is good and it is time to begin refining your martial arts itself."
"What's wrong with my Taijutsu? I mean I thought I handle the Dragon fighting style just fine?"
"Yes you have but you don't exactly have it all down. Anyway we better get going now and let Dende have his rest. Mr. Popo we are off."
"It was an honor to meet you, Naruto, and please come by anytime." Mr. Popo replied with his ever so present smile.
"Thank you and it was an honor meeting the both of you too."
Zen and Naruto leaped into the air taking flight away from the Lookout and as Naruto flew off with Zen before his figure disappeared over the edge of the Lookout, Mr. Popo couldn't help but experience a sort of flash of remembrance of Son Goku himself flying off in his traditional Gi much like how Naruto was right now.
"Goku, if you were here I think you would be proud in how your grandson is."
Returning back to the Hidden Leaf Village a certain Sasuke Uchiha for the past two hours has been frustrated with his own strength and also he was frustrated toward Naruto himself. If you were amongst the Uchiha District near the main household within center you would spot one of the many walls were ruined due to multiple Chidori's thrusted through them as multiple holes littered the long wall. Sasuke once pushing himself too far right now because he knew his limit was two to three but he was so angry he was going overboard. He charged another Chidori charging forward and as he closed in on the wall with a yell of anger as he plunged his attack forward the Chidori actually dissipated away leaving only Sasuke's hand to slam against the wall hurting himself further. Sasuke seethed in pain and anger as he laid himself against the wall looking upon his right hand seeing the results of overdoing it having some scars present.
"Damn you…DAMN YOU ITACHI! I swear that I will find you. I will kill you! If it's the last thing that I do I will kill you! No matter where you run and no matter where you hide I WILL find you!"
"Sasuke…?"
Sasuke aimed his hateful glare to the source seeing Sakura standing there with a worried face as she looked upon the damage Sasuke caused and the damage he had done to himself.
"What are you doing here, Sakura?"
"Sasuke, we can hear you screaming just outside the district. That and you're hurt…"
Sakura was approaching him to heal his hand but at the last second he pulled away from her putting some distance between them.
"I don't need your help! Just stay away from me. ALL OF YOU STAY AWAY FROM ME!"
"Sasuke…you are scaring me."
"I don't care! I shouldn't even be surprised either. You were always scared Sakura! The only time when you are not scared is when others are there to save you like how Naruto has time and again!"
"…This is all because of your loss to Itachi isn't it?"
"SHUT UP! Leave me alone!"
"Sasuke, you're my teammate and friend. I am only here to help you."
"I don't need you. If you want to help me you can do one thing for me."
"Tell me."
"Get the fuck off my property."
As Sasuke was walking away back to his household Sakura couldn't take it anymore.
"You know what. Sasuke, you can go to hell and go and fuck yourself!"
She left with a Body Flicker leaving Sasuke to his brooding.
"How…? How can I get as strong as Naruto? How can I attain the strength he has? It's not fair!"
There was another option for Sasuke even knowing the consequences.
"Orochimaru…"
Naruto and Zen continued to fly through the skies inbound for Zen's personal estate.
"So are you going to tell me about this previous world that Dende was talking about? What happened to it?"
"…Over 2000 years ago in the distant part of North Galaxy of the Northern Quadrant rested another earth like ours. It was just as beautiful and full of life. Your grandfather was sent to that planet as a baby after the destruction of his own planet. His mission was to destroy the planet but after an accident his mission was void, forgotten and from that point he fought for his earth. As the years passed and eventually after his passing the planet earth was left in the hands of the many heroes of the next generation. Next thing their earth knew was the growth of the Majin race, Namekians began to flock to earth and even the Frost Demons like Toketsu."
"How do you know about Toketsu?"
"Well I met him already and Tsunade was with Jiraiya informed me about him. To think that there is a Frost Demon all the way out here is interesting. Anyway back to the tale. The original earth became an abundance of Ki wielding warriors and beings all very powerful coming from different parts of our universe. They even created a force that protected time itself and it was led by the son of your grandfather's rival to combat another threat, another group of individuals who would destroy time."
"Protectors of time and destroyers of time? You mean they-,"
"The Time Patrol protected history and the Time Breakers sought to ruin it for their own devious purposes."
"Wow what a time that must have been. No pun intended."
"It must have been and after the threat of the Time Breakers was thwarted the original earth went on in peace. That is until…"
"Until what…?"
"Until humanity of the original earth turned against one another. All-out war erupted between all. Earthlings, the few Saiyans, Majins, the Namekians and even the Frost Demons all turned against one another. To this day it is still a mystery as to how and why it all happened but we do know that the Dragon Balls had a part to play. Dende was the Guardian of the planet at the time and in fear that anyone would want to abuse the power of the Dragon Balls he had them taken away. Dende tried to talk to them all and find some kind of common ground but to Dende it seemed that everyone was already too deep within the abyss of their hatred. This is also another reason why Ki is meant to remain discreet because the devastation to the original earth was catastrophic. From how Dende described it he thought he was walking in hell itself. Higher power recognizing the chaos came into play…and a certain God became disappointed and enraged the planet that his long departed friend and comrades fought so hard to protect became what is was, a shell of its former self. He was disgusted with how humanity turned out and so with a heavy heart and burden he had no choice of what was to be done with the original earth."
"…What happened to it?"
Zen looked to Naruto to his left with a serious expression as Naruto awaited the answer that was about to shock him to his very core.
"He blew it up."
Naruto gasped as he imagined his very own earth. All of the villages, all of the people, his friends back home, the Lookout, echoes of many of thousands to millions of screams and then the very earth they lived upon blowing up into nothing but dust amongst the cosmos.
"When you mean that he blew it up do you really mean-,"
"Boom."
"B-But how could he?!"
"Dende told me this same tale and I had the same reaction and thoughts as well but Dende said that he didn't want the planet back then destroyed. From what Dende tells it broke the destroyer inside but he also lost something else as well and that was his faith in mortals such as us. However humanity would be given a second chance to prove itself and that is our planet, our history and our humanity that is today."
"So this guy that blew up the original earth gave us a second chance?"
"More like his boss."
"So seeing as Dende was originally the Guardian of the original earth then how did he get here? Why is he here?"
"Those of higher power aided Dende and his Lookout in being brought here in the beginnings of this planets conception. The reason he is the Guardian of this world is because he requested feeling that he failed as a Guardian and wants to prove that mortals are not savages. In fact the last that Dende has come into contact with the destroyer was not since the era of the Clan Wars."
"So this is all the reason why Ki is so guarded and secret amongst us and why Dende wants the Dragon Balls sealed away."
"Yes, he believes that with the knowledge of Ki and the Dragon Balls gone then humanity to survive even with how the world is currently."
"You kept mentioning this destroyer and called him a God so who is this person and what is his name?"
Zen suddenly stops with Naruto doing the same in toe as Zen looked to be contemplating whether or not he should tell Naruto but he was sure that Naruto was going to learn sooner or later.
"I am sure that you are not to tell anyone of this information you heard from Dende and me, correct?"
"Yes I understand…even though it's starting to get annoying."
"Also who I am about to reveal to you?"
"Yes."
"This destroyer…This God has a name. Naruto, he is an actual deity, his role a Destroyer of Worlds an essential one to maintain balance between Creation and Destruction."
"Who is he…?"
"He is known as the God of Destruction, Lord Beerus."
Naruto's Dragon Ball: A Hero's LEGACY
Naruto: Man with all this information about being a Saiyan and what I am capable of its all just mind boggling to me. Who is this Beerus guy that Master Zen called a God of Destruction?
Zen: I have never met him but he is someone in this universe you DO NOT want to cross at all costs.
Naruto: So this is the place where we are going to continue some training huh?
Zen: Afterwards its getting started in searching for the next Dragon Ball.
Naruto: Sounds like a grand tour of an adventure I am getting excited! Better get some sleep for tomorrow and-HUH? Hey who are you and what have you done to Master Zen?!
Naruto: Next time on Naruto's Dragon Ball!
Chapter 66 Prologue of Adventure
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