Disciple of the Elder God

Returning Home

At the Spirit Gate

As the group arrived in the clearing, Jinso surveyed the area. Many of the trees had been burned down by the fire that was shot into the air.

"Well, I don't think the dragon has gotten out of its hole yet, so we're good for now." Issun commented, looking around as well.

"Now being the key term." Jinso reminded him.

"So Naruto, you didn't bring Megumi here, did you?" The choconette then asked the blonde.

"Nah. I left her back with Oki so she wouldn't get harmed." Naruto replied.

"Good. Now, we need to be careful when going through here. None of us know what the terrain is like, so make every step cou—"

"NARUTOOOO UZUMAKIIII!" The blonde suddenly shouted, running headfirst through the path to the hole.

"DAMMIT, NARUTO! ISSUN'S MOTTO DOES NOT APPLY TO YOU!" Jinso shouted, running after his companion with Amaterasu and Issun.(1)

At the Dragon's Den

The other three appeared on the scene only to see Naruto dodging a blast of fire. They followed the stream of flames to the source, and saw it coming from a hole in the ground, bending like an L as it escaped.

"How the fuck is that even possible!" The blonde exclaimed, dodging another fireball.

"Hey, dipshit! Come out here and fight me yourself!" Naruto then shouted, shaking his fist. Suddenly, tremors rocked the area and a roar came from the hole.

"I think you made it angry!" Issun exclaimed.

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The ground around the hole began to bulge, and Jinso shouted,

"HIT THE DECK!" All four of them leapt away from the ground as it exploded in a burst of dark, violet fire. Burning embers swirled around the area, lighting multiple trees on fire. Chunks of burning earth flew down from the skies they had been launched into. From the flames, a shadowy figure rose taller than even the Ezofuji Mountains. As it reached the apex of its height, moonlight shone down, illuminating the monster.

The dragon was covered in golden scales that shone in the moonlight. Its silver scalene eyes glowed entrancingly. Two shiny black horns stood proud atop its head, and its black claws and talons glinted in contrast to the snow. Its ivory teeth were crusted with the blood of the unworthy. The dragon reared its head back and let out a screeching roar, blowing all the needles off of many of the pine trees.

"Fuck." Naruto stressed the "f" as he stared up at the dragon's hulking form. The colossal beast pointed its head up and let out a stream of fire from its mouth, roaring all the while. When it was done, the dragon crashed down onto all fours and stared at the group.

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"Who dares to awaken I, Ryugouteki (Grand Dragon), Protector of Eternal Knowledge, and Slayer of the Unworthy, from my slumber?" The dragon bellowed; its deep voice rumbling throughout the forest. Jinso stared at the dragon and then stepped forward with an impassive look on his face, studying it closely. He then blinked and smirked at the dragon.

"What, do you not remember me?" The choconette asked, staring the dragon right in the eye. Ryugouteki leaned his head downwards to meet Jinso's gaze.

"Who might you be young mortal?" He asked.

"You must be getting old if you can't remember me, Ryu!" Jinso asked him with a smirk. Ryugouteki's eyes suddenly widened and a laugh escaped his throat.