Naruto Multiverse

Naruto stood before the ethereal gates of the Green, the vast and powerful realm of Gaea, his footsteps unhurried as he entered. The air here was thick with life, the plants, trees, and energy of the realm humming with vitality. Yet, amidst the serene beauty of the world around him, there was a lingering tension in the air, as if the very land knew the weight of the conversation about to unfold.

At the center of it all, seated upon a stone bench, was Gaea herself. She appeared as the embodiment of nature's grace—her long, flowing hair tangled with vines and blooming flowers, her eyes glowing with the wisdom of ages. The aura around her was gentle yet undeniably powerful, a soft hum of divinity. She glanced at Naruto as he approached, her smile warm yet filled with a quiet, knowing sadness.

"You are watching, aren't you? Why don't you help them?" Gaea's voice was soft, her tone laced with both concern and melancholy, as if she were speaking to a child who had strayed too far from the path.

Naruto's gaze was cold, his expression stoic. He stepped forward and took a seat opposite her, his eyes never leaving her face as he spoke. "Why don't you do it? If it pains your heart so much, then act on it. I feel nothing anymore, so why should I do anything?" He leaned back slightly, folding his arms, his voice devoid of any sense of hesitation. "The threat will be taken care of, and it doesn't even threaten my territory."

Gaea's gentle eyes softened even further, and she sighed, her fingers tracing the edge of a flower that bloomed near her side. "I would love to, but the world has its laws, and one of them restricts us from acting. It is enforced by us. If I were to act... the consequences would be devastating. I would have to fight against my own kind for breaking the rules."

Naruto's eyes narrowed slightly as he considered her words, but he wasn't convinced. "Someone who can keep all of you in check... it must be your father. Am I right?"

Gaea simply smiled at him, the expression full of ancient wisdom. "I didn't think you would come here."

Naruto's lips curled into a slight smile, his tone almost teasing. "It would have been rude to deny an invitation when we have such a close connection, and I don't lose anything from this meeting."

Gaea nodded, her gaze never leaving him, sensing something deeper in his words. "Do you like it?" she asked, her voice curious as she gestured to the tea before him. "It is made from the essence of nature and a drop of divine nectar."

Naruto picked up the cup, eyeing it with mild interest before taking a sip. He could feel the power in the drink, a potent essence that connected him to the natural world in a way he hadn't anticipated. He smirked slightly as he placed the cup down. "It's better than what I expected."

The tea had the potential to kill a mortal, but for Naruto, it had a different effect—it strengthened his connection to nature, amplifying the very energies he had come to master. "Thank you. It's a powerful brew."

Gaea's smile grew softer, almost motherly, as she observed him closely. "I'm happy that you liked it. If you wish, I can send you a box of it."

Naruto's expression shifted, his business-like demeanor returning. "I wouldn't mind, but let's get down to business first. Why have you called me?"

Gaea's eyes darkened slightly, the weight of her words heavy in the air. "I want you to go underwater and help Naiad. She's being affected by an outside force."

Naruto's interest piqued, but he didn't show any outward sign of surprise. "What is it?"

"The Night," Gaea replied softly, her voice filled with quiet sorrow. "If you decline, I wouldn't blame you for running away from a superior being."

Naruto tilted his head, his gaze sharp. "What will I earn in return?"

Gaea chuckled, a sound that felt like a breeze through the trees. "You are a greedy man, Naruto. But I don't mind. I will provide you with a weapon that will suit you. You will gain Naiad as a follower, and it will increase your power over the water element."

Naruto weighed her words carefully. "And?"

"You're persistent," Gaea remarked, a knowing smile curving her lips. "Very well. I will provide you with more. A weapon to suit your needs, something to aid you in your battles to come."

Naruto looked her directly in the eye, his resolve set. "I will do it. And maybe you would consider visiting my house sometime."

Gaea's laughter rang through the Green, a sound like the rustling of leaves in a gentle breeze. "Haha, we shall see."

With a final glance at her, Naruto stood, the air around him crackling with barely contained power. As he walked away, he couldn't help but feel a strange connection to Gaea. There was something about her, something he couldn't place, that tugged at him. Yet, the questions swirling in his mind about his choices only grew.

"Are you also considering her? You've really grown crazy," Kurama's voice rumbled in his mind, the tone laced with amusement and concern.

Kurama's lips twisted into a slight smile. "I think the girl Pam was good enough, or you could go for that Raven girl—she's very similar to you."

Naruto's voice grew more serious. "Don't worry, I will never take a wrong step. Everything is in my hand."

Naruto tore through space, arriving at his destination. The air shifted, and his eyes narrowed as he sensed the chaotic disturbances below.

It was night. The ocean's rise seemed almost apocalyptic, and Arthur had arrived to confront Naiad, hoping to find a solution. The mighty sea immortal's strength was being corrupted, twisted, and no matter how hard he tried, Arthur couldn't stop her. The water was in disarray, and he could feel the pressure of it, every wave a harbinger of destruction.

Arthur struggled, gasping for breath, and just as he thought he might be overwhelmed by the sheer force of Naiad's power, Mera appeared at his side, her own power surging to save him. The scene was one of desperate action, but it was clear that they weren't alone in this battle.

Above them, Naruto arrived—his eyes glowing with the weight of a hundred possibilities, and the forces of nature itself at his back. He had arrived, not just as a savior, but as the force that might turn the tide.

The chaotic scene unfolded before Naruto with an unsettling sense of precision. His cold, calculating eyes observed Arthur and Mera struggling to comprehend the situation, their minds clouded with confusion and hesitation. The storm above them raged on, a reflection of the turmoil within.

Arthur, still fighting to keep control of the situation, looked to his wife, his brows furrowed with worry. But Naruto's voice echoed inside their heads like a whisper from the shadows.

"Are you not going to help?" Kurama asked, his tone indifferent as he leaned against a distant rock, arms crossed. He seemed more like a detached observer than an active participant. "Not yet. Let us see if we can cure their abnormality."

He let the words sink in, the weight of them hanging heavy in the air. In the silence that followed, Naruto's presence was imposing, like an invisible storm swirling just beneath the surface. His eyes narrowed, and he sent a chilling thought through the minds of the couple.

'Arthur, kill your wife and I can assure you that all the problems will disappear.'

Arthur's body stiffened, his eyes widening with shock and horror. The words hit him like a physical blow, and his hand instinctively reached for Mera, as though trying to shield her from something unseen. His heart raced, his breath coming in quick bursts as rage, confusion, and a deep sense of betrayal flooded him.

"Who are you?" Arthur demanded, his voice raw with fury.

Naruto's lips curled into a faint smile, one that barely touched his eyes. He stood unfazed, his voice like ice cutting through the heat of their panic. "I am no one. But let's change the request a bit." He gave them a moment to process his words. "Kill this man, and I will help you."

Suddenly, there was an unsettling shift in the atmosphere as Lex Luthor appeared beside them. He was a twisted figure in the background, watching like a silent predator. His eyes gleamed with cold amusement, but his presence only made the air feel even heavier.

"You should hurry up. Just now, thousands of lives disappeared because you hesitated to kill some filth." Naruto's voice was soft yet filled with malice as he prodded them, urging them to take action. He projected a vision into their minds—one of a city drowning, the people helpless and desperate, their lives swallowed by the storm. It was a grim sight, a reminder of the weight of their indecision.

Mera's gaze hardened. Her training, her instincts as a warrior, kicked in. Unlike Arthur, who still struggled with the moral implications, Mera had been tempered by years of battle. She was no stranger to bloodshed and was more than willing to do what was necessary to protect their world.

"I will help if you cannot do it alone." Her voice was cold, detached, almost as if she had already accepted the path they were being led down. Her eyes met Arthur's one last time, a brief moment of connection. "Let me cover my hands in blood for you."

With a swift motion, Mera's trident pierced through Lex Luthor's chest. The sound of the weapon cutting through flesh was almost drowned out by the fury of the storm above them. Lex gasped, a look of surprise and rage on his face, but it was too late. The life drained from him as Mera twisted the trident, ensuring his end was quick, efficient, and final.

Naruto clapped his hands slowly, the sound echoing across the battlefield. "Bravo," he said, his voice smooth and satisfied. "You're more of a man than that pathetic king."

As Mera withdrew her weapon from the lifeless body of Lex, the storm around them seemed to settle, but Naruto's words still hung in the air, heavy and unsettling. He turned his attention to Naiad, who was now entirely under his control, her form flickering in and out of reality as she was pulled into Naruto's pocket dimension.

"And as promised," he continued, his voice like the calm after a storm, "your wish shall be granted." The finality in his words was undeniable, and the scene around them seemed to freeze for a moment, the power of his actions hanging in the air.

With Lex's death, the tension around the couple eased, but the cost of their decision was clear. They had crossed a line, one that could never be uncrossed. As Naiad disappeared from view, Naruto's figure shimmered for a moment before he turned and walked away, his purpose fulfilled—for now.