Kakashi Wants To Adopt Naruto

"Born too late to explore the seas and too early to explore the stars." This was a line that most people resonated with deeply, and Gray's emotions also resonated with it, even though he had no particular interest in exploring the world. Gray was someone who grew up reading about great conquerors like Alexander the Great and Genghis Khan. He admired their ambition and dreamed of becoming a legendary figure like them. Sadly, he felt he was born in the wrong era to fulfill those aspirations. However, one day while playing a video game, Gray suddenly found himself transmigrating to a new, apocalyptic world filled with magic and horrifying monsters. Instead of feeling fear, Gray was excited - this was the perfect opportunity to follow his grand ambitions. And Gray did just that. He fought and conquered for countless years, building a vast empire through sheer force of will. Yet even as his power grew, his heart grew weary and tired. Still, his empire showed no signs of stopping. It didn't take long for Gray to notice one unsettling thing: his wives had become all too eager in continuing the fight to expand his dominion over the world.

Note: Would be better to read Adopted Soldier first. Raised to be the perfect soldier for battle, Alexander had risen to be the youngest S rank Merc. After attaining the strength he so desired, his adoptive father forcefully made him leave the battlefield. Alex unwilling to acknowledge his retirement was given a mission by his adoptive father. "The mission objective is to find a girl in the public High School you'll be attending and protect her." A familiar story a different route. The first part of the story will be similar with some newly added scenes as well as different choices.

Is a peaceful life too much to ask for?" Tega Bridges was just another soldier crippled by the cruelty of war. Bound to a wheelchair for the rest of his life, he spent his days running a dilapidated bar—a family inheritance and the last asset he had. One fateful night, after serving a homeless man who seemed insane, Tega found himself standing before a radiant goddess who promised his dreams could become reality if he lent her a hand. Reincarnated into the mysterious world of Arcania—where mana capacity determined ones social standing—Tega was reborn without an ounce of mana, marking him as an anomaly in this bloodthirsty land. Unfazed by his lack of mana and the poor treatment he received, Tega tried his best to grow stronger. Discovering that he had to meet impossible requirements to use his golden finger, Tega was left powerless in a world teetering on the brink of war. How could someone who couldn't even protect himself aid an enigmatic figure like a goddess? He just wanted a simple life, so why did fate keep shoving him into the heart of conflict? If he could spend the rest of his days in seclusion, he'd take the chance without hesitation—but his destiny had other plans. For some, despair might seem the only option. But to someone who had faced even worse hardships, it was merely a stepping stone to something greater. Destiny wasn’t set in stone, and fate could be tamed. If you can't change your fate, then you live your life like a puppet. Tega refused to let his story end as it had before. This time, he would seize control of his own destiny. Unwilling to succumb to the whims of fate, Tega makes a pact with a mysterious being, gaining the power to finally change his life—at a cost.

【 Warning : Mature Content R-18 】 "What do you mean by I need to steal MILFs to become stronger!?" Waking up in an unfamiliar body of a Prince, Lucian stares in bewilderment as a transparent panel materializes before him, displaying a message that demands — "You need to steal MILFs to become stronger!" His mind races with confusion. What does that even mean?? As the absurdity of his new reality sinks in, he begins to accept the dark possibilities before him. In his previous life, as a master seducer, no beauty had ever escaped his demonic embrace. Now, with this new body, he savors the thrill of his newfound power. Their desires will become my playground, and their most sacred secrets will be mine to exploit. "You’re the Empress? I'll grant you a divine body if you submit to me." "Your lover is a once-in-a-thousand-years genius? So what? I’ll make you a prodigy that comes once in a million." "Your husband is the sect leader of a powerful immortal sect? Irrelevant. I’ll elevate you to become an immortal goddess." To claim the fate points of the 'Sons of Heaven,' Lucian will seduce their cherished ones and drain their divine essence. ============================= 【 Additional Tags: Incest, Harem, System, R-18, Mature, Reincarnation, Anti-Hero, Shameless Protagonist, Overpowered Protagonist, Immoral Protagonist, Dual Cultivation, Vampire, Demons, Elves, Devil, Gods, Goddess, Politics, Comedy, Face-smacking. 】 【 Author's note: You can expect a lot of smut. If any of this bothers you, this is not for you. 】 【 Discord link - https://discord.gg/Vnnfy5vjda 】 【 250 Powerstones = 1 Bonus Chapter 】 【 50 Golden Tickets = 2 Bonus Chapters 】 【 Magic Castle = 10 Bonus Chapters [Release within next 30 days] 】 【 Bonus Chapter(s) will be updated at the start of the next month 】 【 Cover is not mine 】

On a rainy night of July 15th, Qin Sisi brought home a shivering stray cat. Since then, her life underwent a profound change… "Come sleep with me." "No way!" "Didn't we always sleep together before?" "Back then you were just a cat." "I can still be a cat now." As the words fell, the tall figure vanished, leaving a black and sleek cat, lazily curled up at the head of the bed. Its deep, purple eyes slightly narrowed, it let out a lazy, adorable meow at her, “Meow…” Fan group: 817058766

Have you ever wondered what it would feel like if your dick exploded? Or if voodoo or black magic actually worked? Axel got a crash course in both after leaving a one-star review for a trashy smut novel where the hapless author-san offed a minor villain. Little did he know that this particular author had some serious power. Suddenly, Axel found himself in the body of the very villain he was lamenting, right at the moment when everything was about to spiral into chaos. Now, with a second chance at life (and a brand-new set of problems), Axel must navigate the wild world of villainy—complete with explosive consequences and dark magic—if he wants to rewrite his story before it ends in disaster.

The Bootlicking Antagonist Wants to Survive, but Female Lead refuses to follow the plot One car accident and I’m transported into a city power fantasy as the villain. As long as I survive until the grand finale, I can return to the real world with hefty rewards. But! These stunning beauties don’t go to serve as the protagonist’s harem, they surround me every day. Are they not satisfied with how slowly I’m dying? Stop wearing stockings, stop wearing uniforms, what’s with all of you trying to seduce me? To find Long Aotian! Since destiny is in my hands, I might as well challenge the protagonist directly! Who’s the protagonist, damn it, who knows! My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jodex7

Luna, a 23-year-old workaholic who had spent her life buried in deadlines and projects, never imagined her relentless dedication would lead to her untimely death. Even worse-she died a virgin. Exhaustion had claimed her life before she even had the chance to experience a proper romance. But fate had other plans. When she woke up, she found herself in the body of a stunning young lady, dripping in wealth and privilege-a life she could only dream of in her previous world. Now possessing the identity of Lady Kim, a renowned heiress with beauty, power, and endless suitors, Luna had only one thing on her mind. "Forget working myself to death! It's time for love!" Determined not to waste this second chance, her very first mission was simple: go on a blind date. After all, if she was going to live this life, why not start by ticking off the romance she never had time for? With a smirk on her lips, she set her sights on a future full of luxury, freedom, and maybe, just maybe, her first kiss.

Raised to be the perfect soldier for battle, Alexander had risen to be the youngest S rank Merc. After attaining the strength he so desired, his adoptive father had forcefully made him leave the battlefield. Alex unwilling to acknowledge his retirement was given a mission by his adoptive father. "The mission objective is to find a girl in the public High School you'll be attending and protect her." Triggered by the words mission objective, Alexander who had a 100% completion rate, accepted the conditions of the mission. Follow Alexander in his weird, almost comedic high school life. Alex's father: Hey Alex, did you get to school properly? Alex: Affirmative, I reached the designated place on time. Alex's father: So why did you call? Alex: The target I have picked is situated in classroom 1-B, while I'm in classroom 1-A. Asking permission to threaten the Principal into placing me in classroom 1-B Alex's father: DENIED! ... *This is the first part and there is a second novel called Adopted Soldier 2: Changing tides. *The novel is already completed, I'm just adding some after stories.

Diana, raised in a loving and supportive adoptive family, moves to a new neighborhood and struggles to fit in. She befriends Jaime and Chris, forming a lasting bond that carries them through their school years. As Diana matures, she faces bullying due to her mixed-race background and experiences a series of unexplained events that leave her confused and worried. In high school, she overcomes adversity, excelling academically, joining the archery team, and earning a full scholarship to Boston University. She also meets the man of her life, Anderson, whom she falls in love with as she embraces her high school and university life. Diana's life takes a dramatic turn when she discovers she is not her adoptive parents' biological daughter and that her parents have been missing for years. Driven by a desire to find her birth family, Diana embarks on a perilous adventure with her best friends and two new allies. Together, they navigate a web of mysteries and uncover shocking truths about Diana's past.

[Mature Content] Living his whole life in regret and self-loathing, Hirvan took his last breath thinking he had paid his debts by sacrificing his life for his two sons. However, opening his eyes again, he found himself in a young boy’s body. Can he live for himself this time? ******* First day at university: Other students: Ahhhhhh, it's senior Angel! Thank you, God, for letting us attend the same uni as our male god! Hirvan: Oh, My cute little Yuze. Others: ???? During the orientation: Student 1: What’s with our luck? My husband is going to give us a speech! Studant2: Ren MengSheng, my Idol! I can die in peace! Hirvan: Oh, Son, don’t be nervous. Daddy is here! Others: WTF! In a business seminar at the university: Student 1: That's the legend of the business world! Elian Ashford! Student 2: He is the wealthiest man of the year! Student 3: The most wanted bachelor for the past ten years! Hirvan: Tsk, the cheap father of mine. Others: Whaaaattt???

Marriage is a happiness, it's life. However, this is not the same in Ashley Scott's case. After almost five years with her husband, Nathan Li, Ashley was tired. She wanted to be free and that would only happen if they got divorced. Nathan, on the other hand, did not want that. Ashley was his other half, his person and separating from her was something he could not stand. Ashley didn't want Nathan, but Nathan wanted her. With the revelation of secrets, would the couple be able to get past their trials and sustain their marriage, or would they forever be apart? *Excerpt He held her shoulders, his dark blue eyes glowing in the dark. "No one else can have you, Ashley. You're only mine." The scene then changed. This time, the blue-eyed man was kissing her. After, he spoke, "You know what I'm capable of, Ashley. You're only mine."

What if? Naruto is raised and trained by Konoha's S-Rank missing-nin legendary Snake sannin a.k.a. Orochimaru the Mad scientist, how it will change Naruto's nature? Will he become cruel and cold person? Will he become mad scientist like orochimaru? Will he remain prankster like before? What influence will Orochimaru do on Naruto? Warning : 1. Story is gonna be slow, quite lot of initial chapters are around training arc (ex. first chakra training, basic ninjutsu training, basic weapon training). 2. There will be lot of killing, massacre and lot gore (maybe). 3. No harem, also not much romance either 4. This Naruto is not going to be op from starting for long time, he will gained his power and experience through hard work, his journey will start from weak to strong 5. I haven't read Boruto Manga, no offence but I watched Boruto anime and i didn't like it very much, so probably there will be no Boruto plotline. 6. Our Naruto is going to be battle maniac like his original ancestors Uzumaki and Senju clan members 7. Plot will mostly stay same as original (with slightly changed and some different new characters). What to expect :- 1. Lot of training 2. Lot of original arcs (with slight change) 3. Smart and cunning mc Disclaimer :- First i don't own Naruto and it's characters (except original characters that i will create) PS :- it's my first fanfiction that I'm writing, I'm hoping it will turn out well and good. All reviews and criticism are welcome. English and grammar will be fine, i will try to create good dialogues and scenarios.

Lucian finds himself thrust into a dark, unforgiving wizarding world after transmigrating. Just when he thought he’d face this grim reality alone, a unique system activates—a Master Teacher System, unlike any typical cheat ability. No skill points, no data chip assistance; instead, this system urges him to guide students, fostering growth and learning. Teaching students rewards him with advanced knowledge. Supporting and caring for students brings generous bonuses. [Notification: Your student has mastered the potion "Kruz's Cough"; congratulations, you've obtained the improved recipe "Kruz's Cough (Enhanced)!" ] [Notification: Your student has mastered the spell "Fireball"; congratulations, you've learned the advanced version "Greater Fireball!" ] [Notification: Your student successfully crafted the artifact "Pale Mask"; congratulations, you've obtained the crafting manual "Pale Mask (Enhanced)!" ] At first, Lucian wanted to reject this unconventional path. But after experiencing the perks of "teaching students and watching himself grow," he starts to embrace his role. Before long, he’s convinced—this Master Teacher System might just be more powerful than any mystical treasure. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I'm translating this novel for fun, and I wanted to share a quick note: the original author, 不包熟的西瓜 (Unripe Watermelon), has already dropped the story at chapter 265. Currently, I only have access to chapters up to 82. If anyone knows a way to access the source material for free, please let me know so that I can continue translating!

The Protector: Xander Knight, the 28-year-old CEO of Shining Knights motel chains, is also the leader of one of the most ruthless Mafia groups on the northern side of the United States. The motels spread across the United States; they started in northern New York, then made their way toward the southern end of the United States, Florida, and then moved west toward California. His father was killed in the big war going on between the Italian Mafia and the Scarlet Rose. Xander Knight has been craving something new and isn't sure what he wants. He has been messing around with Magnolia Patrova for the last few months, and he isn't feeling her anymore. He wants something that can’t have. The Orphan: Skylar is a 19-year-old inspiring writer. Skylar has wanted to be a writer since she was little. The more Skylar read as she got older, she started to love reading fantasy and hot spicy romance novels. Skylar sometimes wishes that she could be in the world that she reads about. She tries to write books on the side while working at a run-down motel in Maine. Until one day the motel had to file for bankruptcy and lay off all of their employees. After a few weeks of being unemployed, she used the rest of her money to move to New York City to start a new life.

Since it seems like no team decided to translate it properly, I made my own version of the last chapters. Keep in mind that I am an amateur and I took some liberties.

"""Stroke? I can cure that. I'll just use my silver needle to release the pent-up gas inside your brain."" ""Sir, what you have isn't hypertension. Your body is just lacking certain nutrients. I'll get you some herbs."" Zhao Chen was the disciple of a Master Doctor. He decided to work as a factory doctor to repay his debt to the owner. However, he could not understand why all his female patients were a little weird. They would always take their shirts off for him to perform his diagnosis. One day, the owner, Su Qianxia, ran into the factory while being chased by debt collectors. Zhao Chen looked at the debt collectors, then at Su Qianxia, and said, "It's 20 million, right? I'll help you earn that money."

RE-EDITING IN PROGRESS (Kindly bear with this little author) : Mature content R-18+ ★★★★★ "Then why is Miss Feng here?" "Since you refused my first offer, I have a new proposition for you?" Holding his gaze, Feng Tian stood, taking each step slowly towards him before proceeding to lean on the table in front of him. "I. Want. You. To. Be. My. Man." He was her redemption and she was his vixen, they couldn't be more perfect for each other. Five years ago, Chun Huan watched powerlessly as her whole life was being torn apart, she then swore before the heavens to pay back those who took everything from her in two folds. Now, reborn as Feng Tian, a name clouded with mystery and great power, she returns to a world where her enemies have forgotten all about their grave and cruel mistake. Fate, however being fate, has a different plan in place. In exchange for her new life, not only must she bring retribution upon the evildoers and set everything back in place, she must also protect the man whose act of kindness towards her had cost him dearly. Determined to make her mission smoother, Feng Tian devise an unconventional plan: to make him her man. A connection forged in a crucible of revenge and allure, their complex web which had already being intertwined began to grow stronger. But the path to redemption is never easy and as Feng Tian navigates her new life and her new mission, more dangers continues to loom in the dark and the stakes have never been higher. ★★★★ Follow me on social media. Instagram: @zzetania P.S ( The picture used for the cover does not belong to me.)

I have been close to death more times than I can count. At the time of birth, I underwent an operation almost for a month, due to a damn metal piece stuck inside my stomach. Stabbed in the ribs by a lunatic psychopath? Check. Almost crushed by a falling piano? You bet it happened with me. Heck, I have even survived a lightning strike on a clear, sunny day. But the final nail in the coffin? I choked to death on a grape. A F**ING GRAPE! Dying at 24 because of a slippery fruit, life had a terrible sense of humor. Well, joke’s on me, I guess, because now I’m here—in the fantasy world of Extra Wants to Live, the one trashy web novel I binge-read after a bad breakup. And it's my luck that, I have transmigrated into the body of a villain character, just the day before he dies in the hands of his own maid. Whether I am lucky or unlucky is still debatable though. Welp, that's how it is. And, now I have to survive, not only from the hero and his entourage, but from the actual protagonist of that web novel, who also is a transmigrator like me. I knew the ending already, but........ Would I be able to survive till the end?

Lumi Borealis, a beautiful and lazy polar bear kin girl with snow-white hair and ice-blue eyes. On her twelfth birthday, Lumi discovers that she has been blessed by the Ice Element queen, making her one of the most powerful mages in the kingdom of Iris. Despite her immense magical potential, Lumi’s true passion lies in finding the perfect cozy spot for a nap. Enrolled in the prestigious magic academy in Iris, Lumi must navigate the challenges of school life while making new friends, including the mischievous catkin June, the studious half-dwarf Heath, and the mysterious and androgynous fox kin Kite. Lumi also catches the eye of the beautiful High Elf princess, Cyana Delphine, who quickly becomes her girlfriend and constant source of pampering. As Lumi learns to wield her powerful ice magic and an ancient, enigmatic hammer that has chosen her as its master, she faces the unwanted attention of Erick Noye, a narcissistic hero who desires both her and Cyana. But Lumi, with her lazy and laidback attitude, remains unfazed by the challenges thrown her way, preferring to focus on the simpler joys of life—like napping and enjoying her favorite frostberry tarts.

Matthew found himself transported to a game world. He realized that there seemed to be something wrong with his system. [Class: Necromancer Quest: Planting Trees Goal: 1000 trees Reward: Summoning 'Skeleton Dragon' & a large amount of EXP] From then on, a Necromancer who believed in balance even more than a Druid was born.

Formally known as: "Reincarnated as Kakashi in a MHA Universe" Status: Currently on hold Reason: A lot of stuff are happening irl I'm currently trying to focus on that, not to mention forgetting a big chunk of MHA story, sorry about that. So only when I'm free or not mentally exhausted I'll start continuing again bit by bit but till then please be patient Martin lived his usual life happily until he died of unknown circumstances and has the option to go to heaven or reincarnate into a random world with his memories intact. God as and apology let him choose how he wants to look alike and at the last minute he said that power in the next world also will be given to him randomly and wished him good luck. After he woke up he saw a white haired woman holding him in her arms and says "Hello there little Kakashi I hope you're feeling well." while a nurse came in and said "Here's your meal Mrs Hatake and then come to get checked." At that moment he realized that he was reincarnated as Kakashi Hatake. ____________________________________________ There are a couple of other Naruto characters there but not much unless the majority requests to add more. It starts as sort of like 'slice of life' genre but when the story progresses enough there will be action too. I'm pretty new to this and English isn't my first language so if you see a word written wrong or in wrong form please inform me please. I recommend to read the first arc before you guys review cause first 2 chapters are for his sort of backstory and then childhood until chapter 10. And no this will not start OP or become instantly OP after a few days of training. Also the cover isn't mine either it's created by WIZYAKUZA originally Anyways guys enjoy ^•^

This is Gonna be short Chapter's ok ok, I'll try to improve it ok, And English is not my First Language so bare with it. And I don't own Naruto, And i upload whenever i want cause im lazy but hardworking, oh forgot to tell Pairings are NarutoxHinata, Idc what ya'll say, no harem to complicated and Mc gonna be Slightly OP

"Hahaha...young man, consider yourself lucky as you have been chosen across the vast cosmos to fulfill the divine purpose" A long, white bearded man addressed a young soul across an endless hall while a booming laugh reverberated. However, the scene the old man had anticipated never happened in front of him, instead the soul replied after yawning for about five seconds "Old man, find someone else; I'm not interested."................zzzzzz!!! (proceeds to doze off) -------------------------------------------------------- Op MC -check!! No harem (at least not for now) -------------------------------------------------------- read along to know why despite always trying to maintain peace in his life people call him "Harbinger of Chaos" ------ note; it's a gacha system troupe and I would request readers to read a first few chapters and then make a judgement. cover page doesn't belong to me. Cherry San

[WPC APRIL WINNER 2024] Lucas Voss was a normal adult in his late twenties. He doesn't know how or why but he got transmigrated as an extra inside of the novel he read till 5th volume. The problem for Lucas was that his life was in danger as soon as he entered the novel. Why? Because Lucas was transmigrated as the 4th Prince who is an extra and was about to die with an Illness that couldn't be cured. Not only that novel he transmigrated into was 'Cold-Blooded Emperor Rules.' The protagonist of that novel killed every member of the royal palace to become emperor of the empire. How will Lucas survive? Will he die like the extra that he is? or will he fight against fate to survive in this cold-blooded novel and become more than an extra? The only way to know is it read this novel! --- Support me one Pateron patreon.com/InkWaver_122

Experiencing a suffocating marriage with the man whom she was arranged to marry made Joanna want to leave him. But it was a failure as she died as the wife of the man who abandoned her and her son before they divorced. On the verge of her death, she made a wish to not encounter him again if there was a next life. She wished for the end of their fate only in this lifetime. She wanted to forget everything about him. However, when she opened her eyes again, she found herself in the room of the mansion of the man she just married. She was awakened by a dream that seemed to be a nightmare of her past life. She didn’t remember completely everything that had occurred in her past life and the dream was fragmented. But deep inside her heart, she only felt one thing. She was adamant about leaving him, to be far away from him. Therefore, she left his mansion just before she met him in person in the present lifetime. However, what she didn’t expect was that the so-called husband pursued her, not allowing her to leave him. Would Joanna be successful in leaving the man in this lifetime? Would fate play the same tragedy as her past life? --- As he pulled his finger away from her soft, warm lips, he said, “It is good you stopped winding up, Joanna. Otherwise, I would have used the other method to make you stop blabbering over the same, boring topic endlessly.” When he noticed the stubborn woman was about to prove herself to be stubborn, the man leaned forward in a swift movement, facing the woman’s stupefied face which was an inch away from his. “Continue to blabbering, don’t blame me if I apply my other method right now,” the man murmured above her breath, trailing his gaze from her quivering eyes to her lips before moving it back to her now widened eyes. --- *Cover doesn’t belong to the author. Credit to the artist/owner.

Sheila Barker is a child prodigy who was sent away by her family to a foreign country after her mother's death. Years later, the Barker family calls Sheila back because they have arranged a marriage for her with the Long family, one of the most powerful in the country. On her return journey, Sheila meets a strange man who, for some reason, ends up greatly influencing her stay in that country. How will Sheila face this arranged marriage while seeking to end her relationship with her family once and for all? Author's Note: This story slightly incorporates special abilities with fantasy elements. Every place name, medical term, and jargon used within the context of the work is mostly fictitious.

Growing up in the Imperial Capital. Argo never expected anything save for a life of betrayal and intrigue. But it all changes, when he is bestowed a title and fief, sent to the outskirts, abandoning his Imperial duties and his right to inherit in exchange. Where the sea meets the shore, will he be able to have his happily ever after? //// For Author Updates: https://twitter.com/SonataWordlit //// Enjoy.

He wanted her, all of her, from the way her lips pouted like a ripe fruit waiting to be tasted, to the way her hands worked with precision on the computer keys, stirring a longing within him that he couldn't ignore. But how could he discipline himself from wanting to touch every part of her, when he had vowed never again to cross this road of love? — To Stacy, the billionaire was only a rake known for his womanizing and drinking reputation. He might be her boss and act professionally at times, but she knew she was better off without him. When he started making advances, she feared she was going to be one of those he ended up using. To her, he was a danger to which she must not succumb.

Alex Azrath, once dismissed as the weakest in his powerful noble family, has unlocked a hidden potential—a mysterious interface that allows him to replicate and create skills beyond imagination. As he battles through deadly encounters and faces legendary foes, Alex's powers expand, turning him from a scorned outcast into an unpredictable force. [ Player Alex is Replicating the skill: "Devoured Dragon’s Rage" from the Evil Primordial Dragon ] From his first taste of power, Alex’s abilities begin to reshape his path. Through battles with mythical beasts, duels with high-ranking warriors, and encounters with beings from other realms, Alex replicates the techniques of those who stand in his way. But his power doesn’t end at replication; as his skills evolve, he gains the ability to create skills never before seen. [ Player Alex has Created the skill: "Unyielding Void’s Embrace" ] With each encounter, Alex’s legend grows, drawing the attention of immortal cultivators, demon lords, and powerful sects who seek to control him—or destroy him. Allies and enemies alike come to see him as a wild card, an untamed power with skills that defy the boundaries of their world. Yet behind his rise, Alex senses a darker mystery tied to his abilities, a secret that could alter the fate of the Mortal Realm and beyond. In a world ruled by power and fear, Alex must decide how far he’s willing to go, knowing that with each new skill he creates, he steps closer to an ultimate truth—and a destiny he cannot escape.