Bab 84: 84. The Battle of the Realms 4
Sakura, still catching her breath, glanced between the two. "We've become stronger, but this enemy was like nothing we've faced before. If there's more coming, we need to prepare—train harder than ever."
Naruto clenched his fists, his resolve hardening with each passing second. "We won't let anyone destroy what we've built here. Not after everything we've fought for. We'll keep growing, keep pushing our limits."
Sasuke, always the strategist, stepped forward. "But first, we need to gather intel. Whatever that rogue leader was a part of… it's much bigger than we anticipated. We have to figure out where this dark energy originated from and what it was trying to accomplish by pulling our timelines together."
Boruto, Mitsuki, and Konohamaru approached, still panting from their desperate race out of the collapsing realm.
"That was way too close," Boruto muttered, rubbing the back of his head. "But we managed to pull through, thanks to all the training."
Konohamaru nodded, looking at Naruto with respect. "The next threat will be worse. We can't let our guard down, not for a second."
Naruto placed a hand on Konohamaru's shoulder, his gaze firm but reassuring. "You've come a long way, all of you. The next battles will require every ounce of strength and skill we've learned. We'll keep pushing forward, together."
In the distance, the Hokage's tower stood tall, and Naruto glanced up at it, his mind already racing with thoughts of what needed to be done next. The village was safe for now, but the future still hung in the balance.
Minato's Concern
Back in the Hokage office, Minato Namikaze watched the sunset, his mind deep in thought. The battle may have been won, but there was an underlying tension, a sense that something larger was at play—something that threatened not just their village, but the very fabric of reality itself.
As Ryusei entered the room, Minato turned to face him, his expression serious. "We managed to stop the convergence this time, but I fear the real battle is just beginning."
Ryusei nodded, stepping closer to his father. "The rogue leader mentioned a convergence that stretches beyond what we can comprehend. Timelines and realities are fracturing, and they're being pulled together by something more powerful than we know."
Minato's brow furrowed. "We'll need to gather more information. The energies they wield—void and time—are dangerous enough, but there's something else out there. Something we haven't encountered yet."
Ryusei's gaze grew distant as he recalled the battle. "I sensed it too. A new power—something far beyond void and time. We'll need to dig deeper into the realms, understand the origin of these convergences, and prepare for what's coming."
Minato nodded. "Then we don't have a moment to lose. We'll need to train harder, reinforce our defenses, and strengthen the entire village. I'll call for a meeting with the other Kage and the elders. This isn't just a threat to the Hidden Leaf—this is a threat to the world."
"I'll gather the team," Ryusei said, his voice steady. "It's time to start preparing for the next phase."
Regrouping
Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and the rest of the shinobi regrouped near the Hokage's tower, each of them feeling the weight of what had just transpired. Though they had managed to escape the collapsing realm, they knew the battle was far from over.
Sasuke, always one to think ahead, looked at the team. "We need to be smarter in the coming battles. We've mastered so many techniques, but we need to refine them further. I'll be training harder than ever before."
Sakura nodded in agreement. "I'll focus on increasing my strength and mastery of time energy. We'll need every advantage we can get if the next enemy is even stronger."
Naruto, always brimming with determination, grinned at his teammates. "Then let's get to it! We've got a whole village to protect, and the next wave of enemies won't stand a chance against us!"
The younger generation—Boruto, Mitsuki, and Konohamaru—stood a few feet away, listening to the conversation. Though they had fought valiantly, there was a recognition in their eyes that the battles to come would be unlike anything they had faced before.
Boruto clenched his fists, his resolve steeling as he made a silent vow to become stronger. He had always looked up to his father, but now, more than ever, he understood the weight of the Hokage's burden.
"We're with you, Dad," Boruto said, his voice steady. "No matter what comes next, we'll fight by your side."
Naruto placed a hand on Boruto's head, smiling down at his son. "I know you will. We'll protect this village together, as a family."
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