44 End of The War (1/2)
”Hey, do you think that man will win?” Naruto looked at Sasuke after he put everyone on ground.
”.....” Sasuke was silent as he was in deep thought.
”I am serious here. If that man really lose, we will face two beings with such immense power. Even after we received that Six-Paths Gramp's chakra, it will be a hard battle. Especially that woman, her chakra is immeasurable.” Added Naruto after he saw Sasuke was in deep thought.
”I know, Naruto. But, he already planned all of this from the beginning, then he must already prepared a counter for her. One thing in my mind is, whether he wins or not, our fate is still unclear.”
”.....” Naruto was silent as both he and Sasuke understood the implied meaning. As whoever won, if that person decided to absorb all chakra, then that would be their world's end.
”So, rather than thinking whether he wins or not, we better adapting to our current power, Naruto. So that at least, we could resist them if they decide to end this world. Although, I hope that man will remember his deal with us.”
”Fine.” Naruto nodded in agreement as they then decided to familiarize themselves with their new powers. After they somewhat understood the basic of it, they held a mock battle to incorporate their comprehensions in battle. Everyone else helped them to give new ideas and techniques when they saw Naruto and Sasuke.
Thus, when dawn began to appear on the line of horizon, a space portal suddenly opened in the sky as something fell heavily from it. Due to the fall, a small crater was formed when it touched the ground. Its sudden appearance was making them tensed as they waited for the falling figure to come out from the rubble.
”...oh, I don't think you will be waiting for me that excitedly, everyone.” Rafi said lightly after he come out from the crater. As he walked slowly, pieces of his Scale Mail fell one by one until only the armor that covered his chest and left hand that remained. Though, they were looking tattered as though they would fell from just a slight touch.
”...so you have won.”
”Of course, there is no way I will lose this planned battle.”
”So, what will you do now? Will you honor your deal, or...”
”Nah, I don't have any desire for ending this world or ruling it. There are still many interesting matters in outside world that excited me. I will leave this world sooner. Of course, I will release them all. I can't revive the dead more, but I can give you helps for dealing with your next enemies.” After saying it, Rafi used his Rinne-Sharingan as he undid the one that Madara used before. Then before all shinobi were released from their cocoons, Rafi flashed beside Naruto and Sasuke as he grabbed both of their shoulder.
”This chakra, you both might not be able to use with ease at first. But, If you can master it and make it your own, then you are in for a nice surprise.
You can also contact me with that chakra if you ever need my helps. Even if I am far away, but my connection with it will not be cut easily. Though, you may need to wait for some times after you contact me. I mean like, if I am too far way, then I need more times to come here right.
As for you Naruto, sorry but I can't give Kurama back to you. The chakra I give you should make you able to use Six-Paths Sage Mode better, without Kurama or other Bijuu's chakra.”
After he transfered his Hagoromo's chakra to Naruto and his Hamura's chakra to Sasuke, Rafi flashed in front of Hiashi. Hinata then appeared beside him as he summoned her out from Avalon.
”Sorry for not saying it better. But Hinata is safe all along, as she is in my dimension. This is a farewell then, Hiashi, Hinata.” He then looked deeply one more time at Hinata as he disappeared when all of the sleeping shinobi started to wake up from their dreams.
The war thus ended in such a bizarre fashion as the Infinite Tsukuyomi was finally ended. Everyone that were trapped inside Infinite Tsukuyomi felt that the efforts of Naruto and Sasuke's group that ended the war and saved them. And with their prior deal to Rafi, Naruto and Sasuke's group kept what happened then a secret. Things started went back to normalcy, though there would not be any Bijuus in shinobi world anymore.
With Konoha's great contributions in the war, their proposal of making a Shinobi Union was easily accepted by other villages. After round of discussions, the first Shinobi Union was finally founded, with Amegakure was also part of its founder. Some times after their alliance and relationship were firmer, the Shinobi Union extended the invitation for other shinobi villages to join their rank.
The disappearance of Bijuus propelled shinobi to rely more on themselves and technology. Thus, newer and better technologies keep being produced over times as the needs of it increased.
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Back to after Rafi's disappearance. Rafi then appeared in destroyed and burned Akatsuki's hideout. After putting out Amaterasu with Shinra Tensei and absorbed its dispersed chakra, Rafi entered the hideout.
”Fuuh, my tasks here are largely done. The rest are only to deal with Toneri and Urashiki before I leave. Though, my recuperation is in order before that.
But still, looks like my luck is good today. Even after using Tenseigan Chakra Mode and Juggernaut Drive... So, that is her true power if she is not sealed.” Rafi sit in the meditative pose as he started to circulate his Chaotic Fantasy Manual for recuperation. After his condition somewhat better, he summoned Karin, Illyasviel and Artoria out from Avalon.
”It is the last time we will be in this world for now. Do you still have anything else to do here? If there is, you should do it before we leave this world.” Rafi explained to the three of them.
”Hm, my tour before is not fun ah. People are only preparing for war before. Now that war is still over, I want to visit the place I can't reach before.” Illyasviel replied with small pout as she looked at Rafi. Rafi only smiled dryly as he looked at Illya's pouting, as he was one that caused the war.
”I will accompany Illya. Sigh, I don't know how much mischief she will do if I am not around.” Artoria looked at Rafi's tattered appearance as she then looked helplessly at Illyasviel.
”Um, I want to follow them, Rafi. I also want to do some things before we leave.” Karin looked at him cautiously as she spoke in a low voice.
”...sigh, fine. But it may not be long though, maybe two years later we will leave this world. At that time, I already finished the rest of my matters. Is that fine?”
”Umu, two years are plenty he he. But I also want you to accompany me, Rafi.” Illyasviel smiled happily as she looked at him hopefully.
””Un.”” Artoria and Karin nodded softly.
”...I am sorry, I can't accompany you three now. I still need times to recover from my battle with Kaguya. Besides, I have some comprehensions after those battles. So I will need to familiarize with it.” Rafi shook his head apologetically as he replied Illyasviel.
”Hmph.” Illya looked at the side with a pout after hearing Rafi.
”Nah, don't be that angry, Illya. Looks, your cute face seems strange now that you are angry. Sorry, but I will make up for this some times later okay, Illya, Artoria, Karin.” Rafi pinched Illya's cheeks gently as he tried to pacify her.
”It is okay, I understand. I will take care both of them. But you better really make up for this later.” Artoria pat Illyasviel's lovely head as she said to Rafi.
”En, of course.” Rafi then gave Karin an imprint pass to Avalon and Sage Training Manual like the one he gave to others. With that, they could entered Avalon instantly without Rafi's help. The three then left for their adventure after preparing their needs.
While Rafi was finally alone in the hideout as he continued his cultivation. Times passed unknowingly as Rafi was absorbed in cultivation. When he finally awakened from it, he noticed his body finally reached the Sage Body and his energy was doubled than before. With his current energy, he felt he could fight Kaguya again without using Juggernaut Drive. As of now, the amount of his chakra was more or less the same with Kaguya.
”Um, how much times passed now? Hm, Kaguya is still unconscious. But her chakra looks to be more stabilized now.” When he checked there was no one in the Avalon beside the unconscious Kaguya, Rafi then flashed outside as he tried to find informations. He disguised his appearance as he didn't want to start attracting attention.