The ground trembled beneath them, a deep, earth-shaking rumble that reverberated through the air. Percy and his group, exhausted and battered from their recent battles, could barely react in time. The mountain nearby disintegrated before their eyes, shattered by an unseen force. Rocks and dust fell like a storm, obscuring their vision as they struggled to stay grounded.
"What was that?" Percy muttered, his voice strained with both confusion and fear. He could feel it—a presence. Something immense and overwhelming was coming. But before he could make sense of it, a figure landed in front of him, the force of his arrival cracking the earth beneath his feet.
The man before them was young, appearing to be in his twenties, but the power radiating off of him was unlike anything Percy had ever felt before. His aura pulsed with an energy so intense, so pure, that it seemed to distort the air itself.
"I believe my comrades have already explained the situation, so I will need the items," the man said calmly, his voice devoid of emotion. "Do not resist."
Naruto's words were a mere whisper against the raw power emanating from him, but they carried an unmistakable command. As he walked forward, his eyes locked onto Frank, who gave off a faint, yet undeniable, energy that seemed closest to what Naruto sought.
Before anyone could react, the sky above them seemed to crack open. The children, those with the smallest and most vulnerable of auras, began to rise into the air as though pulled by an unseen force.
Naruto's instincts flared, and in an instant, he moved to intercept. He grabbed Frank firmly, but before he could do anything more, a massive bolt of lightning descended from the heavens. It was Zeus—his presence felt like an overwhelming storm, the sky splitting with the power of his wrath. The bolt struck the ground with the force of a thousand thunderclaps, reducing the landscape to nothingness.
But Naruto wasn't about to let it end like this. With his chakra blazing, he erected a powerful barrier, protecting everyone around him. Yet, despite his defenses, he knew the battle was far from over. Percy and Hazel, those closest to Zeus's grip, were already in his hands, helpless against the might of the thunder immortal.
"Sorry," Naruto muttered under his breath, his gaze hardening as he focused on the situation at hand. There was no time to hesitate. Frank, sensing the threat, tried to resist, but it was no use. With a swift motion, Naruto ended Frank's life painlessly, absorbing his existence into himself. Frank's energy, his essence, was devoured—added to the already overwhelming power Naruto had been collecting.
Naruto felt the shift immediately. A surge of energy flooded his being, but it was not enough. He could feel Zeus's presence grow more potent, the power of the sky itself now crackling with his fury. It was evident that Zeus had reached a level beyond even what Naruto had experienced in the past, a power that had eclipsed the six paths mode he once wielded. There was no time for mercy. He had to act.
The pain from the lightning strike that had hit him earlier still lingered, a reminder of just how close he was to being overwhelmed. But he pushed it aside, the pain nothing compared to the danger the others faced. His next move had to be decisive. Hesitation would mean death for everyone.
With a roar, Naruto activated his ultimate form, the cloak of chakra enveloping him once more, turning into an armored suit of divine energy. Every movement he made now radiated raw, unrestrained power. He could feel the limits of his strength pushing outward, his energy threatening to tear apart everything around him. Zeus was no longer just a threat; he was a challenge, one that Naruto couldn't afford to lose.
But as the battle began, it became clear to Naruto that this would not be an easy victory. Zeus's power had surpassed expectations, and with every passing moment, the stakes only grew higher.
Zeus stood tall, his form radiating an overwhelming aura of power. His eyes glowed with an unearthly light, a reflection of the destructive energy surging within him. He chuckled darkly as he observed Naruto's calm demeanor in the face of such destruction, but there was no doubt in his voice.
"We thought you would fight us without killing the child. You have certainly changed. Don't you think it makes you look like us?" Zeus taunted, his body now brimming with immortally power. The satisfaction on his face was palpable as he reveled in the fact that his plans were coming to fruition.
Naruto's hatred for Zeus burned like a raging fire, hotter than any furnace. The emotions stirred within him were so powerful that they seemed to resonate with the very wrath of nature itself. As he absorbed Frank's essence, the Yang chakra—his own element—reentered his body, bringing profound changes. The blessing of the Sage, coupled with the power of Yang Kurama, made his chakra more potent than ever before, stronger even than his Yin and Wind affinities combined.
But Naruto's focus remained sharp. The bitterness in his voice was tempered by a cold resolve. "We will never be the same, so don't try to affect me with your bullshit." His tone was controlled, measured. He knew that losing his temper would be his downfall. Rage had no place in this battle.
With that, he summoned an army of clones, a vast legion that rushed toward Zeus in a coordinated assault. It felt nostalgic, seeing his clones again after so long, each one a reflection of his will and strength. They began testing Zeus's defenses, probing for any weaknesses.
Zeus watched with a smirk, unfazed by the attack. He could feel the power emanating from the clones and couldn't help but admire Naruto's ingenuity. "Interesting," he mused, raising his hammers. "This makes us even more willing to pursue you."
With a flick of his wrist, Zeus spun in place, releasing a massive surge of charged electricity. The clones that were the first to arrive were obliterated instantly by the combination of electric energy and the sheer force of Zeus's hammers. The rest of the clones responded with coordinated Rasengan Cannons—massive, golden spheres of energy launched at blinding speeds.
The explosions rocked the earth, causing the very land to tremble. Waves were sent crashing against the shorelines as the Rasengans tore through the landscape. Despite the raw power of Naruto's clones, Zeus was unfazed. With a casual motion, he turned into lightning, disappearing in a flash and tearing through the remaining clones with ease.
Naruto's eyes narrowed in realization. The ease with which Zeus destroyed his clones only reinforced his fears—Zeus had reached a level of power that rivaled Naruto at his peak. But was this Zeus's final form? Was there more to this immortal's strength than he had yet revealed?
Naruto's thoughts were interrupted as he drew upon the energy of nature itself, absorbing more power into his body. His body surged with energy, chakra flowing freely, as he created a sword out of pure chakra. Reinforcing his strength with the power of Steam Release: Unlimited Strength, he prepared himself for a direct assault.
"Then try this on for size," Naruto said, his voice cutting through the tension in the air. With a burst of speed, he flew toward Zeus, his chakra sword raised high. He slashed downward with all his might, the sword crackling with energy. Zeus raised his hammers to block, the impact from their clash reverberating across the world.
The shockwave from the two immortals' powers collided with devastating force, sending ripples across the world. Buildings crumbled, mountains were reduced to rubble, and trees were torn from their roots. The very fabric of the land trembled under the weight of their battle. The forces of nature seemed to react violently to the clash of these two titans, as if the earth itself could no longer hold their immense power.
Gaea, watching from a distance, struggled to contain the fallout of the battle. Her power, immense though it was, was not enough to stop the destruction. She knew that her priority had to lie elsewhere, but the fight between Naruto and Zeus was one of such magnitude that even she could not fully avert the disastrous consequences. As the battle raged on, she thought to herself, I am sorry, Naruto, but you are more important than those mortals.
And so, the earth shook under the violent clash of titans. The world was on the brink of collapse as Naruto and Zeus fought for dominance, each determined to emerge victorious at any cost.
The world was trembling as the battle raged between two titans, Zeus and Naruto. Every movement was a display of pure, unrelenting power, with neither willing to give an inch. Zeus, basking in his newfound strength, looked down at Naruto with a confident grin, his aura radiating with destructive energy.
"You are powerful, but don't get cocky, brat," Zeus said with a smile, his voice dripping with arrogance. He raised his hands, and above his head, red rings of energy appeared, stretching outward instantly. Before Naruto could react, the rings collided with his chakra cloak, tearing through it with ease.
Naruto felt his heart skip a beat, alarm flooding his senses. What was that? His eyes widened as he tried to process the attack. The rings, seemingly unaffected by his defenses, continued their journey outward. They moved at an astonishing speed, reaching up to a hundred meters from Zeus, before swiftly returning. As they approached, Naruto's instincts screamed at him to retreat. He couldn't afford to let the rings touch him, as he could already feel the immediate effects of their power.
Reacting swiftly, Naruto threw a Rasengan at the oncoming rings. The moment it touched them, the energy vanished, absorbed or negated completely by the red rings.
'It negates chakra… or any energy it touches,' Naruto realized. A surge of dread coursed through him. The rings felt like a twisted version of his own Truth-Seeking Balls—except these didn't even allow energy to exist when in contact. His mind raced, trying to formulate a plan to deal with such a power.
"What do you think of this?" Zeus taunted, a wicked grin twisting his face. "Isn't it wonderful? We made this from your body, energy, and last memories while improving it a bit. We had already planned something like this, but you made it into a reality. We are truly grateful for your assistance. Unfortunately, we can't afford to reward you anything except death."
Zeus's arrogance was palpable as he hovered in place, almost mockingly. He knew he had Naruto on the ropes, and he relished in the moment. However, Naruto's senses were still sharp, and his gaze hardened as he scanned Zeus for any signs of attack. He could feel a growing sense of danger, but couldn't pinpoint the exact nature of it.
"I decline," Naruto responded coldly, his voice unwavering. "I don't negotiate with scum."
In a flash, a clone of Naruto appeared behind Zeus and hurled a super-charged Rasenshuriken at him. But Zeus was ready. He saw the attack coming and, with a casual wave of his hand, summoned a bolt of lightning so fierce that it tore through the air. Naruto's clones, still caught in the barrage of energy from the earlier attack, were obliterated instantly. The shockwave from the lightning left nothing in its wake.
Naruto's body was blasted backward by the force of Zeus's strike, crashing into the ocean floor with a resounding boom. The impact created a massive shockwave, evaporating water in all directions. Zeus's lightning was now hotter than ever, its power far exceeding anything Naruto had experienced before. The very air around them crackled with static as Zeus's newly upgraded abilities flooded the battlefield.
"We have truly achieved a state close to perfection," Zeus murmured with immense satisfaction. He raised his hammers, which were now enhanced by his immortally transformation. "Once we have taken the crown, we will be perfect."
His voice was laced with hubris as he prepared to strike, his body still glowing with energy. With a burst of speed, he charged toward Naruto. The air itself seemed to bend under the weight of his energy, and the sea churned beneath his feet. In his hands, the hammers crackled with raw power.
Naruto, still reeling from the impact, slowly pushed himself up, determination hardening his resolve. He could feel the damage from the previous attack, but he wasn't going to give up. He summoned his avatar, which rose from the sea with a resounding roar. It formed a large, shimmering shield in front of him, blocking Zeus's incoming attack.
But Zeus didn't stop. He swung his hammers with unparalleled strength, and the impact reverberated across the ocean, sending waves crashing violently against the shore. The shield holding up against Zeus's assault cracked, and Naruto's avatar began to weaken under the relentless onslaught.
Naruto, however, was not alone in this fight. At that moment, the distant sound of a wing flapping echoed across the sea. A large wing blade struck Zeus with devastating force, carving a massive scar in the sea bed. Zeus faltered for a split second, and it was enough to give Naruto a brief reprieve.
But Zeus wasn't finished yet. Before Naruto could fully recover, Zeus's energy surged again, this time using his rings of null to disable Naruto's defenses. The very moment the rings made contact with Naruto, the world seemed to freeze. A wave of destructive energy coursed through him, breaking apart his body at the molecular level. The force was so intense that Naruto's physical form scattered into pure energy, and his very essence was torn apart.
Naruto struggled, his body and mind battling to hold onto reality. He could feel the presence of the rings still pressing against him, threatening to wipe away everything he was. He fought back with every ounce of his being, reforming himself slowly as the battlefield's energy surged around him.
But Zeus had already seized the opportunity. Floating triumphantly in the air, he made his way toward the crown with a victorious grin on his face. He reached out, grabbing it with both hands, and as he consumed the artifact, a burst of energy erupted from his body.
"Victory is mine, child," Zeus declared, his voice filled with glee. "Now you shall witness the birth of a perfect being."
Naruto's eyes widened with horror as he saw the energy barrier form around Zeus. The power surging from the immortal was so intense that it felt as though the world itself was being consumed. It was more than what Yin Kurama could have ever held, and Naruto realized that he needed to act fast if he had any hope of surviving.
I need to act quickly, Naruto thought, the weight of the situation bearing down on him. But Zeus was far too confident in his newfound power. His arrogance was his weakness. For a brief moment, Naruto was given the breathing room he needed.
He quickly created several clones and sat with them, opening his soul to Nature itself. The power of the land, the water, the plants, the animals, and even the stars and planets were all there, within reach. The vastness of Nature's power was endless, and Naruto had the potential to become the conduit of that power. He would not be subjugated by Zeus or anyone else.
"I will not bend to your will," Naruto thought as his chakra cloak solidified, becoming more powerful than ever. The sheer energy flooding his body was overwhelming, and his very being felt like it was going to burst. Yet, he held on, tapping into the strength that only a Nature Lord could wield.
As his power grew, he became one with the earth beneath him, and his speed shot through the atmosphere. The land beneath him barely felt his movements as he surged toward Zeus, faster than the eye could follow.
Zeus, now fully transformed into an energy being, held a massive blade. His form was a terrifying fusion of divine power and energy, and he radiated an aura of invincibility. "Perfect," he muttered arrogantly, gazing down at Naruto.
But tragedy struck for the once mighty Zeus. With a single slash from Naruto's blade, the immortal was cut apart on a conceptual level. The look of horror on Zeus's face was the last thing he felt before his entire being was undone.
The battle was over, but Naruto's victory came at a great cost. His body was now a vessel for the power of Nature itself, and he was losing control. His mind struggled to stay intact as the world's force overwhelmed him.
He was frozen in the sky, his form flickering as the energy consumed him. Zeus's body fell into the ocean below, but Naruto's battle was far from over.
"Get out of me!" Naruto roared, his voice echoing through the heavens. He fought against the overwhelming tide of power within him, refusing to become just another part of the world's grand design. "I am the master, not one of you!"
But no matter how hard he fought, the pull of Nature was too strong, and Naruto's essence seemed to fade, leaving only the faintest traces of the man he once was.
The battle seemed to be over, but it was far from it. As Naruto, paralyzed by the overwhelming force of Nature's pull, stood suspended in the air, a sharp pain suddenly pierced through his chest—a rapier thrust aimed with perfect precision. The blow was sudden, jarring, and it felt like the final strike against his fading consciousness.
"Not today, wench," a voice rang out with an almost defiant tone. Gaia, now in her true form, appeared, her eyes burning with an intensity that could melt stone. Beside her, two other figures stood: a woman dressed in a flowing black attire and a man clad in golden armor.
The man in golden armor, towering with an aura of time-warping power, stepped forward, his presence radiating authority. With a flick of his hand, he negated the effects of time, rendering the moment frozen in a split second—giving Gaia and her partner the chance to strike.
The woman in black, her movements swift and lethal, pointed a finger, and a golden beam shot toward Naruto at blinding speed. However, the attack was abruptly stopped, vanishing into nothingness as a portal blinked out of existence.
"Careful, she canceled my time dilation," the man warned, his voice rich with power. Gaia nodded in response, acknowledging the threat.
The woman in black, her attention fixed on Naruto, ignored the warning, her cold eyes locked on her target as she approached him. The air crackled around her as she reached out with her hands to touch Naruto's face, her expression softening with something resembling affection.
"Beloved, I'm so happy to see you," she whispered as her hands cupped his cheeks, her touch sending a strange warmth through his body. The words themselves felt impossibly familiar. "You are looking as beautiful as ever. Now, don't let anyone take your body."
Her lips met his in a deep kiss, and Naruto was overwhelmed by a powerful, uncontrollable sensation. As their lips touched, a wave of foreign energy surged through him, strengthening his will, fighting against the immense pull that had almost consumed him entirely. For the first time in what felt like an eternity, Naruto could breathe, feel his body returning to his control.
When the woman pulled away, her expression softened, a small, knowing smile playing on her lips. "Hinata... How?" Naruto could barely comprehend the situation. It felt surreal to see her again, especially in this form.
"Now, now, beloved," Hinata replied, her voice gentle yet commanding. "We have an enemy to take care of. That woman was about to kill you if your son hadn't interfered."
Naruto's gaze flickered to the battle raging before him. Gaia, his supposed son Gilgamesh—whom he hadn't even realized was his son—and a strange, otherworldly woman with light blue hair in a white military uniform were locked in combat. His heart skipped a beat as he tried to process it all.
"What's his name?" he asked, barely able to focus on the immediate threat.
"Gilgamesh. A foreign name chosen by your other lover, but don't worry, we'll have a baby with a name from our world. Now, let's go, Beloved," Hinata continued in a soft, sweet tone, her gaze unwavering. "A battle awaits us."
Naruto's mind reeled from the information. Hinata was here, and she was clearly in love with him, a devotion so deep that it was almost suffocating. There was no denying her affection, and something in the way she spoke, the way she held him, made it clear that she was no longer the woman he once knew.
He had always been grateful for her support, for the way she had put her life on the line for him when survival seemed impossible. But this... this was different. Hinata was no longer just the kind-hearted woman he once cared for. Her love had transformed into something darker, possessive, and dangerously obsessive.
I will deal with this later, Naruto thought to himself, trying to compartmentalize the whirlwind of emotions surging inside him. He couldn't afford to think about it now. There was a battle to win, and more people he cared for were at stake.
"It's nice of you to join us, Dad. I thought you'd wait it out," Gilgamesh's voice cut through the chaos, his words laced with amusement. The chains around him shimmered with power, distorting the very fabric of time itself as they moved toward the enemy, trying to entangle her.
Naruto glanced at his son, startled by the sheer control Gilgamesh exhibited. The time dilation around him was powerful, but there was something familiar about it. Time was an element of nature, and with enough energy, it was something Naruto could affect, too.
"I would never sit out a battle when it involves people I love," Naruto replied, his tone firm, though his mind was still racing. As he gathered his chakra, his gaze sharpened on the woman with light blue hair, who now stood before them, a menacing presence in the battlefield. Her calm demeanor and controlled movements reminded him of Kaguya, the otherworldly Otsutsuki he had once fought.
She's an Otsutsuki, Naruto thought with growing clarity. The familiar chill ran down his spine. This woman, though seemingly more controlled, exuded the same aura of alien power as Kaguya.
Naruto's chakra surged as he prepared to engage, his mind refocused on the battle ahead. He could feel the presence of Gaia and his son, working together to keep the Otsutsuki woman at bay. This time, though, Naruto wouldn't be fighting alone. He had allies—ones that, despite their oddities and complexities, would fight with him until the end.
With a burst of speed, Naruto joined his son and Gaia, ready to face the threat that loomed over them.
The battle had lasted for an agonizing week, stretching both the physical and mental limits of those involved. The Otsutsuki woman, with her immense power, had wreaked havoc on the world. Every strike she made sent shockwaves through the land, tearing apart continents and reducing entire civilizations to ruins. Humanity was on the brink of extinction, and the planet itself was showing signs of collapse under the weight of their conflict. The immortals fought with relentless intensity, but even the unyielding will of beings like Naruto, Gaia, and Gilgamesh was being tested.
Naruto's body was battered, his wounds healing slowly but still leaving him weakened. The foreign chakra within his system made recovery difficult, and despite his power, he found himself struggling against the onslaught. But he refused to back down. The destruction all around him, the cries of the innocents caught in the crossfire, only fueled his resolve.
However, just when it seemed like the battle would end in the annihilation of everything, a breakthrough came. Gilgamesh, ever the strategist, saw an opening. With his mastery over time, he finally managed to bind the Otsutsuki woman, using his chains to restrain her movements. Her power, though immense, was no match for his manipulation of the temporal flow as it was altered by his command.
"Got you," Gilgamesh muttered, his voice steady but with a hint of triumph. The woman struggled, but her power could not break free from the time dilation he had imposed upon her. The world seemed to pause, and in that moment, the battle had shifted.
Naruto, despite his exhaustion, wasted no time. Using his chakra and the immense energy coursing through his body, he moved quickly to neutralize the Otsutsuki woman, delivering a powerful blow that incapacitated her. The sheer force of his strike left her dazed and vulnerable, her immense strength no longer enough to resist the chain that bound her.
Within moments, she was subdued. Though the battle had drained him, Naruto couldn't help but feel a sense of relief as he saw his enemy bound and defeated.
"We did it," Naruto said, though he could feel the weariness in his voice. "She's captured."
Gilgamesh stood beside him, nodding in acknowledgment. "It's over, Father. For now."
With the Otsutsuki woman now neutralized, their next task was to undo the destruction. The damage to the world had been catastrophic, and they knew the cost of reversing it would be high. But there was a way.
"Father," Gilgamesh said, his tone serious but filled with confidence, "we need to reverse time for the planet. The damage we've caused cannot be allowed to remain. We'll save the world and undo the destruction, but we'll leave ourselves and the Otsutsuki woman out of it."
Naruto, though weary, understood the gravity of the situation. He turned to face his son, a smile creeping onto his face. "You've grown into someone capable of saving the world. Let's do this."
Together, they began the complex ritual. Gilgamesh's mastery over time flowed in tandem with Naruto's vast chakra reserves. With a combined effort, they created an enormous energy pulse that rippled through the very fabric of time itself. It tore through the battlefield, reversing the damage done by their battle and returning the world to its original state.
The Otsutsuki woman, still bound, was unaffected by the flow of time that washed over the world. As the continents settled and cities rebuilt themselves from the ashes, the planet began to heal. Even the mortals who had been caught in the conflict saw their wounds vanish, as if time had been reversed just enough to restore them.
The world was saved. The devastation was undone, and the world returned to a state of peace, though scarred by the battles fought. Naruto, Gilgamesh, and Gaia watched as the planet healed, the power of nature and time working in unison to mend what had been broken.
Gilgamesh let out a small sigh of relief, his pride in his father evident. "We did it. The world's back."
Naruto looked around, his heart swelling with pride. "We saved everything. All of it. Together."
But their work was not done. The Otsutsuki woman remained their prisoner. She had not been killed, and though she was no longer a threat, her fate was yet to be decided. She watched them silently, her gaze inscrutable, but there was no further movement from her. The world was safe, but the implications of the battle and the enemies they had faced would linger.
Naruto turned to Gilgamesh, who had already begun securing the prisoner. "What now?"
Gilgamesh grinned. "We make sure she never harms anyone again."
As they prepared to handle their captured enemy, they knew that the battle had been won—but the consequences of it would remain for the future. The world had been saved, but the price was high. And for Naruto and his family, the journey was far from over.