A hole in space and time opens, revealing an almost endless line of what could only be described as souls, slowly walking forward paying no mind to the hole that has formed. All except one.
This soul is different to the others, while they are all a pale white form. This other soul is pale blue with an almost gold glow.
This unique soul stops, then stumbles out of the queue. Heading right for the hole in space and time. Then the hole unleashes a suction force that pulls the soul right in.
Then the hole closes with a *Plop*. As the endless sea of souls continues on as if nothing ever happened.
~Across Space and Time~
A Blue soul awakens from its dazed state in some sort of gaming room. It's filled with TVs, monitors, and gaming consoles. There's shelf's packed full of books and comics, Toys scattered around the room, while some are still in the packaging.
"What the fuck?" The soul said as it wonders around, "I swear I died"
It picks up one of the toys off the floor; it's of a character the soul knows well.
Naruto Uzumaki.
"Hah, haven't seen this guy in a while" The soul says, with nostalgia running rampant. Naruto Uzumaki, a character from the soul's favourite series, one that inspired it to turn from an outcast to a brave and daring Firefighter. A modern-day hero.
"Naruto, eh? Good choice" A energetic voice says, right into the soul's ear. Or where its ear would be.
The soul turns its head coming face to face with a young, dark haired, sun glasses wearing man. "Hello?" The soul says.
"Hi" The young man says a big smile on his face.
"You are?" The soul asks not a spot of panic in its voice.
The young man takes a step back, a smile still on his face as he spreads his arms out, "I am Roku, God of Entertainment"
The soul reaches out its hand to offer a handshake, "Nice to meet you I am...Well I don't quite know who I am"
Roku shakes the hand anyways. "Don't worry about it, you shall be getting a new name soon enough"
"Okay" The soul shrugs.
There's a minute of awkward silence as no one speaks, but it's quickly broken by Roku. "Oookay. You have most of your memories, so you should be aware of the concept of reincarnation, isekai, and transmigration. Yes?"
The soul only nods in conformation.
"So how about it? Wanna go to a new Universe?" The God offers wiggling his eyebrows.
"What one?" The soul asks.
The God merely points to the figure still clutched in the soul's hand. "Naruto?" the soul whispers.
The God lets out a delighted laugh. "Yes, yes. The Naruto Universe. It's ripe for new stories and entertainment"
"Okay then"
"Alrighty, Then time for the wheel of fortune" Roku says excited, a single snap of his fingers and a wheel of infinite possibilities. "Give a spin"
The soul doesn't waste time and approaches the wheel, just looking at it, the soul can recognise various skills, items and even people from multiple brands of media. The soul finally gives it a spin, paying close attention to each one that passes.
Boosted Gear
Six Eyes
Mera Mera no Mi
Sherlock Homes
Elder Wand
Captain America's Shield
Lightsaber
Death Note
Wolverine Healing
Eventually after what felt like hours the wheel begins to slow until it finally ticks over.
Toji Fushiguro Base
"Oh, how interesting. This one is quite good," Roku says patting the soul's shoulder.
The soul looks almost confused, "Toji Fushiguro Base, what does that mean?"
"It's pretty simple really. You'll the appearance and base talents of Toji"
Soul panic's a little, "Will I still have Chakra?"
"Why of course" The God says. "But that means you won't have Toji's overpowered body as you won't have the Heavenly Restriction. But it's possible you'll achieve that level of physical power anyways" He continues stroking his chin.
The Soul nods relived, "Sounds good"
"Just so you know in exchange for this gift I'm giving you I shall be taking your memories"
"What?! All of them?" The Soul shouts.
"Oh, my that quite a reaction, but no only the ones connected to your family and friends. It would be boring otherwise" The God explains as he taps the Souls forehead. "Time for you to go now
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Kato Fushiguro had never felt fear like this, not during long trade caravans, not facing bandits on forest roads, not even the day he asked Yue's parents for permission to marry her. Nothing compared to watching his wife fight through each painful breath as the midwife urged her on.
He sat beside her, gripping her hand so tightly his fingers throbbed. Yue's hair stuck to her forehead, her eyes half-closed with exhaustion, yet she still managed a small, brave smile every time she looked at him. She was stronger than anyone he had ever met, merchant or shinobi.
"Just a little more, Yue," he whispered, though his voice cracked. He wished he could do more than just hold her hand and pray.
Then came the final push....and a sharp, piercing cry filled the room.
Kato's heart froze.
The midwife lifted a small, wriggling infant into the lantern light. "A boy," she announced, but the words barely registered. Kato leaned forward, breath lost, staring at the tiny face scrunched in a furious, healthy scream.
My son.
He didn't realize he was crying until warm tears hit his hands. The midwife wrapped the baby and placed him gently in Yue's arms, and Kato swore the whole world shrank to that single moment, his wife, smiling through tears, and the boy nestled against her chest.
"Toji," Kato said, voice barely above a whisper. He touched the baby's cheek, afraid he might break if he wasn't gentle. "Welcome to the world, little one."
For the first time all night, Yue leaned into him, exhausted but glowing. And as he held his family close, Kato felt something settle in his chest. A fierce, unshakeable love bloomed in his heart.
~End