Naruto the Dark Flash

Prologue

A/N: This is my first real story! Please, don't flame…and leave reviews that will help me write a better story. Constructive criticism is always welcome! And of course, this is a crossover between Naruto and Sword Art Online.

Naruto will be the main character and he will have the ability of chakra. I'll try not to make him too overpowered, but he is not going to be stupid like in canon. Kirito was overpowered with his dual blades. Seriously? Can handle the Gleam Eyes boss by himself?

Anyway, throughout this story, I'm going to be tweaking a few facts to make the story seem more realistic, which may result in large changes in the long run. Yeah...I'm ranting now.

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or Sword Art Online.

Naruto, the Dark Flash

Prologue:

Blue cerulean eyes flicked from left to right across a page on a magazine. The first VRMMO game was being released within a few weeks, and some tips and guides were given on the pages. The player used an avatar in the virtual world. He or she can choose what kind of sword one wants to use, although a variety of other weapons were also a choice. With this chosen weapon, the player can use a set of skills that diverges based on the weapon. If further help is needed, a guidebook can be consulted or information can be looked up online. If inside information is requested in game, look for informants. The final message explained sword skills, leveling up, EXP, and quests.

Putting the magazine down and leaning back on his swiveling chair, he closed his eyes and relaxed for a moment, imagining himself fighting monsters and bosses, completing quests and slaying demons, and maybe even becoming the best in the game. After all, if he can apply real world skills into the game, and even if they were not all sword related skills, he should be fine. His mother, Kushina, was an expert at swordplay and kendo, so Naruto was learning from the best at a young age. However, unlike his mother, who used a single kendo blade, Naruto used two, although one was extremely short with a hilt, almost the size of a dagger. His grandfather, Hiruzen, was called the Professor for his knowledge and expertise in multiple styles of martial arts. In fact, in his prime, he was called the God of Fighting. His grandfather was also a serious slave driver in training. Naruto shuddered for a moment remembering when he was forced to train "lightly", not to mention the difficult sets and routines. And finally, his father, Minato, was also a sword fighter, only slightly better than his wife, although much faster. Naruto's mother had the skill in swordplay, but his father had absurdly fast reactions and ridiculous speed, which his son inherited.

Naruto opened his eyes and scratched the back of his spiky blond hair, chuckling sheepishly for a moment.

'There's no way I can become the best. There are a thousand beta players that are going to be there. They probably know all the other grinding spots and places to farm up EXP, while I'm still trying to figure out how to use a sword skill. Gah, I'm thinking too much. Homework it is, then.'

Leaning forwards, he flicked on the desk lamp and opened a random page in his novel and began to read.

XShuyaX

(Time Skip: 6 weeks later)

'Let's go over this one more time. I got the gear, all the information I probably need for the game, how to log in, EXP…whatever let's just get on. Who needs to think? It's a game, for Kami's sake!' Naruto placed the NerveGear on his head and flopped himself onto his bed.

"Ahh…let's see. Just a few more seconds. Ok…" He breathed out slowly.

'Let's do this!'