Chapter 20

The world of black behind the closed eyes changed suddenly and Naruto was falling into a place, where the only thing he could see was the color green filled with streaks of red and black.

Naruto tried to adjust himself and fly properly but the force interfered with him, and all he could do was fall.

The deeper he went Naruto felt his mind being pulled in different directions; his soul seemed to be fragmenting. The pain was intense but it was nothing he had not endured before and any pain other emotional pain was something he could endure.

"Why do you care for these beings?"

"They have only caused you pain."

"You have seen what they do and yet still, protect."

"Destroy them as they do not belong in this cycle of life."

"All they do is cause havoc and disturbance for other beings."

"You are one of us so do not deny these desires."

Naruto heard voices from everywhere, they all had different tones. Some were childish, feminine or innocent and many more but all had one thing in common, they called for humanities destruction and resonated with his soul.

Naruto could feel his soul being corrupted and resisted with all his might as all this went against his principles.

"I WILL NOT YIELD. I AM NOT ONE OF YOU, I AM YOUR MASTER." Naruto screamed as he broke off the restraint on his soul

With his words the world seemed to go silent and it stayed that way for some moments before it became too noisy to tell who was speaking or what was said.

"SILENCE" A shout broke through the noise and all was quiet

"You wish to conquer us? Are you sure that is what you desire? This cannot be taken back and there is no second chance anymore." The voice said in a neutral tone

"I am serious so come at me." Naruto replied confidently as he was gaining his usual exuberance

"Then let the test begin." The voice said as Naruto landed on flat ground which extended beyond what he could see and in front of him opened a gate.

"Defeat the servants and gain the right to command nature."

Naruto saw six beings walk out of the gate; a being of water, earth, fire, wind, light and darkness.

'I can do this. I just need to win.' Naruto was confident as he didn't feel the overpowering presence and could see that the fight was about skill and control, not about power.

The elements started to shift and before his eyes, they turned into his form. They smiled at him with viciousness and leapt towards him.

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"Are you okay, Naruto?" Ella questioned in an adorable tone as she hugged him

Naruto opened his eyes and they were clearer than before, he had finally reached peace in his heart and become one with Nature.

Though the process would take some time and he could have some outburst, Naruto was at his best now.

'Once I regain my powers, I will have reached a level that not even Kaguya could stand up to me. I will be unbeatable and there is nothing that could harm my precious people while I am present.'

"I am feeling very good. It is all because of Ella, you are the best." Naruto replied in a gentle and happy tone as he kissed her cheeks causing Ella to giggle in joy at the compliment

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"What happened?" Hestia asked curiously as she felt the change in Naruto's body, he was like a fountain of power which kept on pouring

"He has taken the test Of Nature and passed it." Nemesis replied and unlike before she was feeling speechless. He had just done something impossible.

'Did Aunt Gaia let him pass?

No, that shouldn't be possible. She cannot allow anyone to pass just like I can't let anyone pass the test of justice.' Nemesis thought as she looked into the void but she couldn't tell how he did it

"Maybe you should let him take your test, he might be able to gain something." Nemesis said in a teasing tone, she couldn't allow Naruto to enter her test zone as unlike Nature where Naruto had some connection, her test would drive him crazy from the mental dilemma's which he was not ready to face.

'Maybe some years from now, he would be able to pass the test. That is if he survives this endeavor.'

"I can't even open my personal dimension so that is kind of impossible at the moment." Hestia said as she looked outside and she felt only happiness for Naruto as she could feel his heart become peaceful.

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"Oh, Darling has really outdone himself. He has gained my blessings unlike any person before him." Gaia gushed in joy

"I am happy for you sister, it seems our choice of men is exceptional unlike the old times." Nyx said in a calm tone as she walked in a way that she seemed to be disappearing and appearing at different places as she picked up a book.

"From what I see, the enemy shouldn't be strong enough to take you down with your boyfriend beside you. His progress is rapid and if he gains his powers than he should be beyond your level so the enemy shouldn't be a threat, if she does interfere."

"What if someone of higher standing appear?" Gaia questioned while she felt true joy at Naruto's victory

"I will interfere and they have a limit. None shall challenge the laws of Father. Let's forget about the serious business for now, I want to ask if you have seen Nyar." Nyx said as she hugged Gaia from behind

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Naruto finally got up and devoured the beast that Ella had brought, its affect were wonderful as Naruto felt his body become more durable and he finally gained some wings.

Naruto looked at the draconic wings behind his back and flapped them, which caused him to launch into the air in a precarious position.

He was already used to flying so Naruto didn't panic and continued to flap as he climbed higher, and tried to control his flight.

"Let Ella help. Ella will show Naruto, how to fly properly." Ella said in a happy tone as she flew beside him

"I will be in your care." Naruto replied as he followed her movements and felt that it was easier to learn than ever before

'Is this one of the benefits of the absorption?'

The training session didn't last more than an hour and the duo were flying through the sky as they headed towards the center of the swamp.

But that was a place filled with chaos, the wind of death had arrived and its madness could not be contained anymore.

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A.N Hope you enjoyed.