The train ride was quiet as the two sat on opposite sides, Haruto was looking outside the window watching the passing scenery with an impassive gaze. His mind was wondering about the information that he had uncovered today. The magic was able to transport people through worlds as it came together. It was a very powerful magic in his opinion, and if he found a way to harness it that would be very useful for him. The technique that his father was famed for was one of the techniques that he wished he had found a way to learn it. Powerful it was, a space time technique that allowed the user to transport to the markers. Instantaneous transportation would be very useful if any situations where he would be needed arose.
"Haruto-kun." Mirajane called out stopping the redhead's train of thoughts and he turned over and directed his attention to her, "I wanted to ask you if you lost anyone precious to you before."
"…" Haruto stayed silent at first mentally debating if he should answer the question or not, but luckily he did no have to as the train stopped suddenly and the two were shoved forward from the sudden stop.
The years of experience in combat allowed the red haired shinobi to react quickly and he stretched his right hand forward to support himself. Mirajane wasn't as lucky as she was pushed forward and slammed against the redhead's body. Haruto wrapped his other arm around the take over mages body to steady her, he turned his head in the other direction trying to find an answer for the sudden stop he never noticed the small blush on Mirajanes cheeks. Releasing his hold of the girl, Haruto got up and quickly made his way out of the compartment and went to look for the conductor. Mirajane followed the redhead, the blush still visible on her cheeks. Spotting the one he was looking for, Haruto placed his hand on the man's shoulder getting his attention.
"What's going on conductor?" Haruto asked his tone mixed with curiosity and annoyance as he narrowed his eyes at the conductor.
"I am terribly sorry sir, we had to stop the train. Rune Knights are blocking the road ahead to Clover town and we would be going straight towards it," the conductor said as he quickly made his way towards the head of the train leaving behind Haruto who was pondering on the information.
"Haruto-kun that's where Master is with the other Guild Masters." Mirajane said in worry as she turned her head in the direction of Clover town. "What do you think would have the Rune Knights blocking the road?"
"Hn. I have no idea, but it might be worthwhile to find out. " Haruto began as he followed his fellow S-Class mages gaze and nodded to himself as he made his way towards the doors, "Mirajane, I am going to Clover town, if the Guild Masters are there then something has happened and they might need our help."
Mirajane agreed wholeheartedly as she followed the redhead out of the train and onto the railroad tracks. Haruto looked around the area they were in and spotted trees surrounding the mountain ranges that were visible to them at this distance. Spotting some of the Rune Knights behind a barrier, Haruto smirked slightly as he began molding chakra.
"How are we going to get past the Rune Knights?" Mirajane wondered aloud as she stared at the guards.
"Hn. Nobody denies Haruto Uchiha entry. Especially not fools that cannot even dance properly." Haruto said as he slammed his hand on the ground bellow him and wooden branches and roots began flowing out of the earth bellow him.
Snake-Ram-Hare-Dog-Snake. "Wood Release: Wooden Dragon Technique," the wood formed into a dragon and gave out a roar as the wooden creation came to life. Flying into the air for a little bit, it came back to the ground and laid there before the redhead.
Getting on top of the dragon, Haruto offered a hand towards the girl still on the ground. Mirajane looked at the redhead then at the dragon before accepting the hand and Mirajane climbed onto the dragon with the redhead's help. Haruto didn't spare another glance at the girl before the dragon took off into the air and flew towards Clover town. The sudden appearance of a dragon didn't go unnoticed by the Rune Knights as their mages began blasting the dragon with their respective magics. Though the attacks were futile, Haruto got annoyed by the constant magical attacks and began flashing through hand signs.
"Wind Release: Violent Whirlwind." Haruto spewed out a powerful stream of wing towards the group of mages that were blasting at them. The wind made contact with the group of Rune Knights and they were forced to block the stream of wind blowing at them.
Cutting the stream of wind and ended the supply of chakra to his lungs. Haruto returned his attention to the front and willed his wooden creation to go faster. The mountain range was approaching and Haruto could see a large figure looming over the small town. Whatever it was, it would provide a chance for him to dance as he had not done it for a day or so. Not many mages or creatures in the land of Fiore provided much of a challenge so he hoped it would survive long enough for him to use one of his more destructive techniques.
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"Bring it on!" Natsu screamed at the wooden demon standing before him and everyone else, "I'll burn you to the ground!"
"Good luck!" the Guild Masters called out as they stood back and watched as the three Fairy Tail mages face off against the demon.
Erza was about to charge forward, but a roar filled the air and stopped her along with Gray and Natsu as everyone looked in the direction where the roar originated from. Spotting a wooden serpent fly through the air they watched it circle around the demon. Said demon tried to swat the dragon away to no avail, and the two barely visible passengers hopped off of the serpent and began their descent onto the ground.
The two figures that used the wooden serpent as transport landed a few paces from the group of people and dust kicked into the air blocking their view of the two. Once the dust settled, they caught the sight of Haruto carrying a blushing Mirajane bridal style. Haruto put the girl down as he focused on the demon, his face was no longer blank as it was filled with excitement. Haruto began moving towards the demon with his eyes shifting from their regular gold to blood red with three tomoes swimming around his pupil.
"Haruto!" Natsu called out as he watched the redhead approach them.
"Natsu," Haruto acknowledged as he moved past the dragon slayer and eyed the demon before him, "Tell me demon, what are you?"
"Human, I am Lullaby a demon from the book of Zeref." Lullaby announced with a wicked expression on its wooden face, the three eyes shining menacingly as it stared down at Haruto.
"Hn. How powerful are you, may I ask, demon?"
"Powerful enough to kill all of you humans here!" Lullaby roared out as it swung a massive fist towards the redhead who merely added more chakra to his eyes and they evolved into the next stage.
"Haruto!" Natsu yelled out as he ran to help the redhead, but stopped when he saw magic surrounding the redhead.
Dark blue chakra surrounded Haruto as a large rib cage formed around the redhead shinobi turned mage and stopped the fist from touching the redhead. Lullaby added more and more pressure to his attack, but Haruto's smirk got wider as the head of his warrior began to form and soon the limbs followed as well and one of the newly formed hands pushed the fist away.
"You know demon, I always wanted to test where my Susano'o stands against demons like you." Haruto said as he was picked up from the ground and lifted into the air by his warrior.
"You think you can stand against me HUMAN?!" the demon roared in utter rage as it launched another fist towards the redhead.
"Tempestuous God of Valor Susano'o show this demon its place with the power of the Uchiha!" Haruto screamed with a huge smile on his face as his Susano'o created two blades of pure chakra and sliced at the incoming fist.
This will measure how truly powerful these demons are. From what the old man said, this demon's one of the many Zeref created. It better be as powerful as that old man said to be able to stand toe to toe with my Susano'o. Haruto thought as he willed his Susano'o to engage the demon once more. Lullaby charged magic to its mouth as it shot a blast of energy towards him. Haruto narrowed his eyes as his Susano'o brought its arms out to defend against the incoming magical blast. Dust once more filled the air as it covered Haruto, when the dust settled Haruto could be seen crossing his arms and the ethereal warrior that surrounded him was not even harmed in the slightest.
"If this is the power you possess, then I am disappointed. Susano'o, destroy."
With the command set in place, the ethereal warrior reached for the demon and pulled it forward. A chakra blade formed in its other hand as it impaled Lullaby in the stomach before bringing a knee up and knocking the demon away. Lullaby landed against the mountains with the chakra blade still in its stomach, it gave a roar filled with rage as a large purple magic circle appeared in the sky above it and a horrible noise could be heard. Haruto winced at that and covered his ears, his Susano'o not affected by the attack, brought a fist down at the demon and punched it directly on the face. That disrupted the flow of magic and the magic circle vanished and Haruto narrowed his eyes at the demon.
Time to finish this, I don't want another one of those attacks going off again. Haruto thought as he flashed through a series of hand signs and landed on the Tiger sign once more. "Fire Release: Majestic Destroyer Flame." Haruto unleashed a wave of fire directly at the demon. The flames made contact with the wooden demon and began burning it, but before it could do permanent damage, the demon kicked his ethereal warrior in the chest, sending him back and cancelled his attack.
"Fire Dragon's: Iron Fist!" Natsu shot forward with his fist ignited. The dragon slayer slammed his fist against the demon and drove it back a few paces. Landing a few feet from Haruto, the fire mage gave the redhead a glare.
"Haruto don't hog all the fun!" Natsu yelled in rage as he turned to the demon once more.
"Ice Make: Lance!" Gray brought his arms forward and shot multiple curved ice lances towards the demon. The lances made contact with the demon and knocked it off balance.
"Requip: Heaven's Wheel Armor." Erza was engulfed in a golden light and soon re regular Heart Kreuz Armor was replaced by a new set. Her new armor consisted of plates that covered her chest, her stomach and neck were not protected and she now wore a large billowing skirt with the upper part covered in armor. Behind her back were wings made of individual swords and on her head was a similar winged head piece. Charging forward, she sliced the demon with two of her blades and soon multiple blades were sent towards the demon after the redhead flew past the demon. "Blumenblatt!"
Haruto cut the flow of chakra to his eyes and soon the ethereal warrior that surrounded him faded and he dropped onto the ground. Closing his eyes, Haruto opened them again once more no longer were the blood red, they were now golden hue. Looking at the others, the redhead simply gave Natsu a small but almost visible smile and chuckled slightly. You really do remind me of Naruto, Natsu.The old man was wrong, these demons are nothing compared to the Tailed Beasts. Haruto thought as he gave him a slight nod and stood there and stared at the demon in disappointment.
Erza took the lead in the battle this time and sent multiple swords towards the demon and impaled it as it was getting up. The sudden impact from the swords sent the demon back to the ground and Gray rushed back to the spectators and prepared for the incoming attacks. Natsu hopped into the air with his two hands ignited and soon he brought his hands together and a massive fireball formed in his hands. "Fire Dragon's: Brilliant Flame." Natsu threw the fireball down at the demon, the fireball made contact with the demon and fire engulfed it and a wave of fire moved in every direction. Gray seeing the flames heading in their direction, brought his hands together and gathered magic and soon a shield made of ice formed in front of him shielding himself and the others behind him.
The mages waited in silence as the fire continued to burn, they hoped for the best. But much to their disappointment, the Lullaby got up from the ground and swatted the fire off of its chest and glared at the mages in utter rage. Opening its mouth, it charged magic and soon it blasted a ray of magic towards the three. Haruto narrowed his eyes and brought a seal tag in front of him and channeled chakra into it as an massive array of Kanji formed before him, Erza and Natsu. As the blast of magic made contact with the array of Kanji, an explosion followed afterwards and nothing was harmed on the other side. The sealing tag burned away as the use was gone, but Haruto commended himself on the seal as it was a successful test of its durability. Holding his hand out, chakra formed in his hands and a sphere of chakra formed in his hand. The sphere got larger and larger until it was larger than a basketball and he took off. This technique was created by his brother, it was known as the Odama Rasengan, though his variation was not as powerful as his due to the lack of the Kyuubi and Senjutsu influencing it.
The demon never expected its attack to be blocked, so it was not prepared for the redhead to appear before it and brought the large blue sphere directly at the demon's face. The impact sent the demon down as Haruto slammed it into the ground. Jumping backwards, Haruto got some distance from it and himself as Natsu was already in the air with his magic charged. "Fire Dragon's: Roar!" Natsu released a torrent of fire from his mouth and slammed into the already downed demon.
Haruto followed suit as he flashed through a series of hand signs before landing on the Tiger sign. "Fire Release: Blast Wave Wild Dance." Haruto spat out a stream of fire that took on a spiraling form and made contact with the demon and engulfed it in a massive vortex.
"Amazing," one of the Guild Masters muttered as he openly gaped at the combination of fire, "The amazing fire spells…"
"Fairy Tail…" another one murmured.
Makarov smirked at the words and made his way towards his children with his other two following behind him.