Fairy Tail's Six Paths Sage Jinchuuriki
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Posted January 30, 2024(Thursday)
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AN1: Fairy Tail 100 Year quest 109 was released May 31/22 and YES it does show the canon explanation of what Laxus Dragon Lacrima is. My story and explanation were released like over a year before that so obvious I had no idea. Naruto's teacher will not be that Thunder Dragon King so Laxus and his Lightning Dragon Slayer magic will not be connected to that Dragon King. (Although I will point out that God Serena ALSO has a Lightning dragon Lacrima. Just saying.
Yes I know the AN has born reposted but I know people will claim I intentionally changing canon to make Naruto 'special' hence why I will just repost the top one for awhile (so people can see I am explaining a plot point).
Fairy Tail 100 Year quest 115 was released. It showed that God Serena survived and the last three of his Dragon Lacrima-Diamond(stone), Flash(Light), dark (unnamed) along with his established other 5-Lightning (thunder), Cavern (Earth), Purgatory (Fire), Sea King (Water), Gale (wind).
For context in this story God Serena will have refined organ (heart) of the Lightning Dragon King (like Laxus did have in canon) and scales/bones from the other Dragons. Hence his Lightning Dragon Slayer Magic will be in general more effective then Laxus but less than Naruto's (as Serena will have a refined organ rather then just some leftover scales enchanted.) And just because Serena and Kirin (the 5th dragon slayer) have their magic from the "Lightning Dragon King" does not mean that Naruto own (through first generation) Lightning Dragon Slayer magic is inferior (a dragon does not need to be king to be strong after all).
Harem list (can be changed but I do have general idea)
Mira
Lucy
Erza
Mavis
Kinana
Cana
Levy?(probably after this chapter)
Wendy(Older)
Sherria(time skip)
Yukino(time skip)
Princess Hisui
Meredy(time skip)
Kagura
Lisanna
Edo Wendy
Edo Lucy
Edo Mira
Edo Cana
Edo Lisanna
Coco(could be fun after timeskip)
Brandish
Selene
Irene? (possibly)
*added Kiria (possibly)-Blade Dragon Slayer-decided she could work for Naruto as she loves strength and honestly after Diabolos goes through 'change in management' she chills out as well.
*added Misaki (possibly)-Azure Dragon Slayer-pretty much same reason as Kiria. She is pretty chill and once Naruto and Selene 'clean up' Diabolos she will not have no trouble accepting Naruto as indirectly her superior.
AN1: I want to be clear unlike in canon Gildarts is going to be the Guild Master long term. He wants to be the father Cana deserves and him leaving to go on adventures would be going against that. I thought I gave valid reasons why MY Naruto is not going to be guild Master (I actually enjoy reading Naruto as Guild Master stories but he won't be in this story).
This is the next chronical chapter after 67. Chapter 68 was a 'teaser' of the Grand Magic Games. This is a DIRECT next chapter after 67. It did seem people enjoyed chapter 68 which was a teaser of the GMG which pleased me. I really wanted Yukino in her adult GMG form to be seen so I skipped ahead so her chapter with Naruto could be written.
Happy First update of Six Paths Jinchuriki of 2025!
Chapter 69 Family Reunions
"So where is everyone else? I mean we had over hundred members before and now this seemed pretty small in comparison." Natsu asked bluntly as he looked around with Happy as if expecting people to pile in at that moment.
The Non Tenrou Island members looked down and shared a sad expression.
"Um guys what's wrong? Did Natsu say something insensitive again?" Lucy asked as she gave Natsu an accusatory look who put his hands up in surrender.
"It's not what Natsu-san said Lucy-san. It's just… this is it. This Fairy Tail." Kinana admitted as Bisca and Max nodded sadly.
"…. Nani?!" Most of the Tenrou group had the same dumbfounded expression with the notably exceptions of Makarov, Gildarts, Naruto and Mavis.
"Master! Why aren't you surprised by this? We lost more then half of our members during the time we were asleep!" Erza asked Makarov in shock.
"Erza… Everyone… It's not really that surprising when you think it over. Fairy Tail lost all it's S-class wizards and S-class candidates in one day. Nobody knew we would return so frankly its only natural that Fairy Tail would no longer have the same prestige or reputation it had before." Naruto explained calmly with a look of sadness.
"So, you saying these jerks left the guild just because we weren't here anymore?" Natsu asked furiously as he punched his open palm with his fist lighting up with flames between them.
Lucy and Juvia tried to calm down Natsu and Gray respectively who looked rather angry.
"Natsu… Think before you speak. You weren't here. For the first year it was really hard for us. There wasn't really enough man power like before and the jobs that we did get weren't super high paying. We lacked the power to get the lucrative jobs and what few jobs we did have wasn't enough for everyone to have their share." Macao explained sternly as Natsu and Gray winced.
"A lot of people left after the first couple of months and although it hurt, we understood. People needed Jewels for food and shelter and we no longer could provide that for everyone so people left in droves. The people still around had to work extra hard to keep the guild afloat especially just to keep their guildhall OUR guildhall." Wakaba added before his expression grew cloudy for a moment.
"How did we afford this place again? Didn't we discuss having to downsize and move out?" Wakaba asked looking confused at his fellow members who stayed behind.
To the Tenrou Group surprise everyone else looked cloudy eyed and confused for a moment. They had a dazed expression with Naruto giving them a notable serous expression for just a moment.
"Yeah, we just worked our butts off to pay for this building." Max explained as he shook his head shaking off any confusion they seemed to have just had.
"It was tough but we came together and paid to keep our old guild hall! Like we would ever disgrace Fairy Tail by choosing another spot when this has been our space forever!" Bisca declared smiling when Mavis looked touched at the remark.
"Let us go back everyone. We need to celebrate that the bonds of Fairy Tail were strong enough to keep the guild together even when you were separated!" Mavis stated with a proud smile that only grew when everyone let out a cheer.
The group walked back to the guild with everyone in good cheer even Natsu who pouted for a minute before a glare from Erza got him out of his funk. After the guild went back to the guildhall Natsu did demand that a feast which an amused Naruto granted.
"This should cover everything for Natsu for being a good sport and for impressing me with that last attack. I didn't think he could activate Lightning Fire Dragon Mode freely without another boost of Lightning." Naruto mused as he flicked his wrist before as a puff of smoke appeared revealing a massive amount of Jewels which flew to the cash register making Makarov cry tears of happiness.
"Huh that is quite abit of initiation kid. It seems you are quite rich especially being on Natsu's team who is famous for destroying property like it's a trend." Gildarts noted whistling in an impressed tone.
The guild gave Gildarts an unimpressed look who whistled innocently.
"You should take your own advice Gildarts. You cause more collateral damage then anyone else." Cana retorted as Gildarts chuckled good naturedly.
"Haha! I will try to tone it down. I am Guild Master now so I should set an example for the guild." Gildarts promised rubbing his head as Cana raised an eyebrow but didn't reply back.
Naruto waved the praise off as he had a small smile.
"I am not really that rich. I am just efficient at my jobs and did plenty before I came to Fairy Tail. I am just good at saving. It might surprise you but I had to learn how to budget since I only had a small monthly allowance being an orphan until I became Genin. Even then I tried to avoid spending too much money so I wouldn't have to live paycheck to paycheck." Naruto noted with a fond smile.
Before anyone could reply to Naruto. Mavis sent a look to Makarov as she tilted her head in the direction of where her body was.
'Ah right. I should show Gildarts, Fairy Tail's greatest secret now that he is Guild Master. I suppose there is no reason to exclude Naruto as he already knows and Mavis-sama would likely invite him herself.' Makarov thought.
"Everyone! Please enjoy the next hour! Drinks all around!" Makarov declared as the guild cheered as Lisanna and Kinana started to hand out drinks to the happy members.
Laxus awkwardly stood in the corner surrounded by the Thunder Legion who frowned and looked at Gildarts with a pleading expression.
"Master Gildarts…. I know you just became Guild Master but could you find it in your heart to forgive Laxus? We believe he has earned his forgiveness and deeply regrets his actions from before. We are pleading with you for this one-time favour." Freed asked on behalf of the Thunder Legion and Laxus.
Laxus looked embarrassed and frowned when he saw his friends get onto their hands and knees begging Gildarts on his behalf.
"You Guys…." Laxus mumbled as he couldn't help but looked touched by his friend's loyalty.
Before Gildarts could say anything, Makarov frowned and grew bigger to the point where he towered over the guild being about halfway up to the ceiling.
"Now just wait a minute here! I banished Laxus for his actions! Just because 7 years have passed does not mean Laxus's banishment is over! He is lucky I did not punish him for inviting himself to Tenrou Island which is Fairy Tail holy island!" Makarov shouted in his deeper voice due to his Giant Magic form.
Naruto whistled as he hovered in the air before he set himself back down.
"Technically I lived there for almost 7 years before I became a Fairy Tail member! Mavis-chan didn't seem to mind and I actually consider it my first home in Earthland. Just saying the rule isn't as ironclad as Master Makarov is trying to imply." Naruto pointed out as Mavis grinned and nodded.
The guild sweatdropped at Naruto's silly answer with Makarov crossing his arms.
"It's alright. Stand up everyone. Gramps is right. My banishment is not over yet. I will leave now and thank you all for having me here for abit longer." Laxus stated humbly as he bowed his head and started to walk away.
"Laxus-sama!" Freed and the Thunder Legion cried out with even Natsu, Gray and Erza shouting out their disapproval.
"Gramps! You can't just let Laxus leave again!" Natsu demanded.
"Yeah, I think he has earned his sport back!" Gray added.
"Forgive me Master Makarov but I have to agree that this punishment should be over." Erza added with a bow of her head.
Makarov looked away to hide his hurt expression seeing his grandson walk away but did not say anything. Just as Laxus was about to reach the door in a burst of Lightning enhanced speed Naruto appeared in front of him blocking his way to the door.
"Naruto…" Laxus grunted in surprise as the guild looked at Naruto with wide eyes.
"Wait…. As far as I am concerned its Master Gildarts's decision what Laxus's fate is not Master Makarov's. Master Makarov has formally given the position to Master Gildarts so it should be the new Master decision what Laxus current fate will be." Naruto stated firmly as he looked at Makarov with a stern expression.
"Naruto… You brat…" Makarov grumbled before he blinked when he heard Mavis give her opinion.
"Personally, if it was up to me, I would forgive Laxus as it seems he truly is sorry and is working towards redemption." Mavis admitted with a thoughtful expression.
This got Laxus and a majority of the guild to look hopefully at Mavis before she smiled sadly.
"However, like Naruto said it should be up to the current Guild Master what punishments should be. Not a previous master although I believe our advice and opinions should still be taken into account like advisors." Mavis noted as she nodded to Gildarts who had a serious expression.
"Tch. I suppose that is only fair. I did willingly choose to step aside so its only fair that the decision should be up to my successor." Makarov acknowledged as he released his magic appearing back his short and small size. He did cross his arms and closed his eyes as he sat on a high bar stool.
Everyone turned to Gildarts as he closed his eyes.
"Alright I suppose as 5th Guild Master of Fairy Tail, I will make a decision of what to do with Laxus." Gildarts declared as everyone held their breath.
After a tense moment Gildarts nodded to himself as he opened his eyes and stared at a nervous looking Laxus.
"After considering everything that happened on the Miss Fairy Tail day, what happened on Tenrou Island, How the guild feels and even my own personal opinion. There is only one verdict I can make as 5th Guild Master." Gildarts stated with a serious expression.
Laxus bowed his head and closed his eyes.
"I am at your mercy Master Gildarts. Whatever you decide I will happily accept." Laxus stated softly and humbly.
Gildarts nodded as he stared at the guild with neutral expression.
"Very well. As 5th Guild Master, I Gildarts Clive have decided that Laxus Dreyar… banishment is…!" Gildarts declared dramatically as everyone was quiet. Notably Laxus and the Thunder legion were on th edge of their toes waiting for Gildarts verdict.
"Voided…. Welcome back Laxus. I feel you have earned the guild's forgiveness and I am willing to give you another chance to be one of us!" Gildarts declared with a wide grin.
"… Welcome back Laxus!" The guild chanted with even Makarov unable to hide a smile at happiness despite trying to look grumpy.
As the guild cheered on Laxus who had a happy smile, Lisanna and Kinana started to hand out drinks. Mira did give Wakaba a death glare when he tried to hit on Lisanna who politely rejected him.
Before Gildarts could get a drink for himself, he saw Makarov give him and Naruto a look asking them to join him. He nodded as him and Naruto followed Makarov to sneak off. Mavis smiled and followed along as they went down to the Guild Hall's basement.
"So, what's up Master? I am guessing the drinks are a distraction for this meeting?" Gildarts asked as Makarov nodded.
"Forgive me but this is imperative you learn about this now you are Guild Master. Fairy Tail greatest secret that only the Guild Masters know." Makarov declared making Gildarts eyes widened.
"That is quite something but no offense Naruto but its only Guild Master only should you be here? You did reject the offer and everything." Gildarts whistled before giving Naruto a sharp look.
Naruto didn't look offended and just gave a 'so-so' pose with his hand flicking it back and forth.
"Mavis-chan told me about the secret shortly after I met her. I haven't personally been down there but I know what Master Makarov and Mavis-chan are trying to show you. Matter of fact I even know the true name of… well I will let them tell you Master Gildarts." Naruto explained as Gildarts looked over at Makarov and Mavis who nodded.
"If I was going to be honest, I was trying subtly to make Naruto a Guild Master in the future but I will respect his wishes. I don't regret telling our guild greatest secret even though he rejected being Guild Master." Mavis explained as she sent a playful smile at Naruto who chuckled in embarrassment.
They soon reached a door with a complicated seal making Gildarts whistled looking impressed.
"This seal can only be undone by a Guild Master of Fairy Tail. I shall teach you how to undo the seal temporarily Gildarts so you can see what our guild has hiding. This secret is only passed Guild Master to Guild Master. It is that important it remain secret and safe." Makarov declared as he made signs with his hands as Gildarts watched carefully. AN2:
Soon the seals on the door vanished as the small group entered the room with the door closing behind them. Gildarts covered his eyes a bright yellow light instantly covered the entire room. Makarov also covered his eyes but Naruto and Mavis seemed fine.
"What is this….? This power is unlike anything I have ever seen before…. We have had something like this under the guild the entire time?" Gildarts asked in astonishment as Makarov and Maxis had grim expressions but Naruto shook his head.
"This is Fairy Tail greatest secret. Mavis-chan actual body preserved. The official name is Lumen Histoire but its true name is Fairy Heart. A source of Unlimited magic power or I guess Eternal Magic is what it would be categorized as." Naruto explained as he used his arm to show Mavis Vermillion body preserved in a pinkish purple crystal like Lacrima.
'Mavis' seemed to be asleep with her eyes closed and her arms stretched out standing in the middle of the Lacrima just standing there with a calm expression. Notably the 'Mavis' in the Lacrima was naked but her long blonde hair covered her private parts. The Lacrima gave off a yellow light that constantly emitted.
"Yes… This is my actual body. The Body I left behind which now has Eternal Magic." Mavis admitted sadly but she smiled when Naruto grabbed her hand to give her support.
Gildarts looked at Naruto and Mavis who were still chatting while he and Makarov had taken down a knee.
"Don't worry too much about it. When I first learned about this secret from Hades… No Master Prect I felt like I was going insane. It is Fairy Tail greatest secret after all. Please call it Lumen Histoire if you need to address it as Fairy Heart is name that shows its superiority to the Three Great Fairy Spells- Fairy Law, Fairy Glitter and Fairy Glitter." Makarov assured him as Gildarts and Makarov slowly got to their knees from adjusting to Fairy Heart's incredible power.
Gildarts nodded dumbly as his eyes narrowed at how close Mavis and Naruto were being.
"Master… This is none of my business but what is the relationship between Naruto and Master Mavis. It seems to me that they are much closer than simply friends or people who lived on the same island for seven years." Gildarts whispered carefully as Makarov let out a sigh before shrugging.
"I am not sure either. I knew for Master Mavis to already explained everything to Naruto before he came to Fairy Tail that Naruto must have had her trust. However, I do not know what they mean to each other besides having faith in each other." Makarov explained as both of flinched when Mavis sent them a watery smile.
"Naruto is… a knight that embodies everything I wanted Fairy Tail to be. He is the person who showed me what joy was after I was intent of simply existing paying for my sins." Mavis explained as she wiped her tears away but smiled when Naruto gave her a warm hug pressing her into his shoulder as he gently rubbed her back and long blonde hair.
"Sins?" Gildarts couldn't help himself but ask even as Makarov sent him a look of warning.
"It's alright 3rd Master. To be honest if Fairy Heart wasn't such a secret that needed to b protected, I would probably already tell the guild my back story. Those children deserve to know the truth but its vital Fairy Heart remains a secret." Mavis assured them with a look of regret as she sighed after Naruto let her go. She floated in the air for a minute before a look of resolution appeared on her face.
"As Guild Master let me tell you my history and my connection to Zeref. This will explain why Fairy Heart came to be and why I am appearing as a Thought Projection." Mavis announced as her eyes glowed as she waved her hands showing an illusion of her history.
"The history and origins of Fairy Tail are deeply linked in this story so please just listen and don't interrupt 5th Master Gildarts Clive." Mavis asked politely as Gildarts gave a solemn nod.
Naruto placed hand on her shoulder for support as Mavis seemed to get resolve and confidence by his contact.
"It all started back then…." Mavis then explained her history, her meeting with Zeref, how she was cursed, how she 'died', Fairy Heart and even briefly her history with Naruto.
After a time, Gildarts dropped to his butt as he looked shock.
"So that is the truth about our guild… To think you had to go through all that alone Mavis-sama… I am sorry you had to gone through alone." Gildarts apologized looking at Mavis with pure sorrow along with Makarov.
Naruto sent them a warning glare but Mavis shook her head as she wiped a few tears away from eyes.
"It's alright. I was sad when I couldn't be around anyone else for the longest time. I did suffer in my life and lost people I cared about." Mavis acknowledged before she turned to Naruto with a warm smile that reached all the way to her soul and heart.
"However that all changed when I met you Naruto. You changed everything for me. Because of you I wasn't alone anymore. It sounds silly but you made my life worth living." Mavis admitted shyly before she gave a content oomph when Naruto pulled her into his arms.
"You also made me not lonely either. We had each other and that was enough. You gave my life meaning too and I wouldn't trade that time we spent together for anything ever. We made each other happy." Naruto stated sincerely as he hugged the petite and slender woman in his arms as she nuzzled up into his embrace.
"….. Thank you…" They both said at the same time as Makarov and Gildarts looked away with knowing looks.
"It might not be conventional but love can manifest in many ways huh Master?" Gildarts whispered at Makarov who chuckled.
"It seems our boy has captured many hearts but it will be up to him and those girls to decide what they want to do. All we can do is support whatever choices they make." Makarov whispered in a sagely voice.
"And tease the heck out of them! He is a drama show in reality!" Gildarts joked as Makarov grinned cheerfully.
It didn't appear Naruto and Mavis paid attention seemingly wrapped up in their own little embrace and world. They kept in each other embrace for several minutes before Mavis reluctantly pulled away.
"I suppose we should be getting back. Everyone will probably be worried if we take too long without an explanation." Mavis noted sheepishly with a hint of a blush enjoying the hug more then she was willing to openly say.
Naruto looked at the three Masters before nodding as he started to walk out of the secret basement. Mavis floated in front of him and put her arm out stopping him from leaving. She had a stern expression that contrasted the kind and benevolent First Master most of the guild knew.
"Before we leave. I need you all to promise on the name of Fairy Tail you not speak of this to anyone." Mavis stated before she let out a sigh of sadness.
"Like I said it's not that I don't trust the rest of the guild but this information must remain confidential. Fairy Heart is something that can change the very nature of magic and the world itself. Please do not tell anyone about that you heard down here at least until I personally reveal the story." Mavis pleaded as Gildarts and Makarov nodded.
"Of course, First Master. When I took this position, I made a vow that I would not slack off as a role model for Fairy Tail. I understand the need for this to be kept close to the vest. I swear on my title as Guild Master this secret will not leave my lips." Gildarts promised as he bowed to a knee along with Makarov.
Naruto and Mavis nodded in amusement while Naruto turned to Mavis.
"You already know I would never betray your trust, Mavis. If I wanted to tell someone I would have before becoming a member of your guild. Now that I am a fully devoted member of Fairy Tail I have even less reason to go against the principles of the Guild." Naruto noted as Mavis smiled and nodded.
The group soon left the basement as Makarov and Gildarts quickly sealed up the room. They got back into the main guild hall and probably could have snuck back without anyone noticing except for one busty brunette.
"Hey! Its Master! Er… Master… and Master! Plus, Naruto! They are back! Hiccup!" Cana shouted with a notably blush showing she already started to drink and take advantage of the drinks offered. She definitely didn't seem to know who and what to call each of the three Guild Masters of Fairy Tail when they were in group.
Gildarts sighed as he sat down at the bar looking at his daughter with a frown.
"Cana-chan… You should cut back on your drinking. It's not healthy for your body. It could stunt your growth in the long run." Gildarts chastised as Cana pouted.
'Wait… Cana has big boobs. Maybe if she continues to drink, they won't grow any bigger… I could not stand some scumbag trying to hit on my Cana-chan especially if she continues to mature!' Gildarts thought slyly as he felt his fatherly instincts be rather confused.
"Actually Cana-chan… Maybe you should do whatever you feel I right with alcohol…" Gildarts stated changing his stance by 180 as Cana scowled at him seemingly getting why he changed his mind.
"Like you are one to talk! Gildarts!" Cana shouted in accusation as Gildarts ironically ordered one cup for himself giving Kinana a nod of approval for getting it for him.
"It's different Cana-chan… I am your father…" Gildarts claimed ignoring his daughter angry expression when he chugged half of his cup in one loud sip.
"Cana-chan. You should call me Master or 5th Master to be more precise. I cannot have people accuse me of giving your special treatment just because you are my daughter." Gildarts stated firmly getting shocked looks from a majority of the guild at how professional he was acting.
"The old man Gildarts actually sounded like he could be a Guld Master just now." Laxus noted at a table with the Thunder Legion who also looked just as surprised as their leader.
"Gildarts sounds different. I don't like it." Natsu claimed looking rather sour surrounded by his teammates including Naruto who sat next to Lucy much to her visibly pleased look.
"Haha you are just mad now that Gildarts is the 5th master he could actually discipline you if you misbehaviour." Naruto joked as Erza, Lucy and Gray laughed while Wendy just had a small smile.
Naruto's team laughed until Lucy gasped getting the group's attention.
"What's wrong Lucy?" Erza asked in worry as Lucy looked like the world had been forced onto her shoulders.
"Wait…. What about my rent?! It's been 7 years and I know my Landlady is not nice enough to let it go just because I was presumed dead!" lucy yelled out of nowhere as everyone looked alarmed at the implications.
Unseen to the others Naruto briefly shared an odd look with Wendy before Wendy expression turned scared as well.
"That is the same with us too! Especially in Fairy Hills!" Erza shouted along with the females who lived in Fairy Hill like Levy and Wendy.
"Please tell me you paid for our rent as well?!" Gray demanded as Max gave him a dumbfounded expression.
"How in the heck would we do that?! We barely could afford to keep the Guild Hall running while you were gone! Where would we get the Jewels to pay for all you guys as well?!" Max retorted as the Tenrou Island group looked like they were on the verge of having a heart attack.
Suddenly a letter flown into the air and landed in front of Makarov who grabbed it out of mid air. He quickly opened the letter as his eyes were wide.
"This cannot be!" Makarov shouted as the guild turned their attention to the old and short former Guild Master.
"What is the matter 3rd Master?" Mavis asked curiously as Makarov looked up after reading the letter a few more times.
"According to this letter everyone rent was paid for along with any maintenance for the last 7 years!" Makarov shouted as everyone looked shocked as Gildarts quickly grabbed the letter to read it himself.
"He's right. The letter doesn't have a signature but it does claim that nobody here has to worry about backlog on payments for the 7 years!" Gildarts affirmed as instantly the Tenrou Group ran off besides Naruto who sat at the bar as he had a conversation with Kinana.
"Don't you need to check on your place Naruto-kun?" Kinana asked as Naruto waved her off.
"Don't worry about it. I own my house and property. People cannot even get into my home without my permission so I don't have to worry about looters. Although someone like Natsu who probably doesn't have seals on his home might have to worry." Naruto noted with a smirk as Kinana gave a tilt of her head before giggling into her hand.
"Let the others check out with their landlords and Landladies to see if they do have to pay off 7 years' worth of rent and or maintenance. I will just sit here and enjoy your company for myself my beautiful Kinana-chan." Naruto stated with a warm grin as Kinana giggled with a slight blush on her face.
"Oh you. You are such a charmer Naruto-kun. You know exactly what to say to make a woman blush huh?" Kinana noted as she shyly played with a strand of her longer purple hair with her fingers.
"Hmm I like to think I am just honest. When a beautiful lady is sitting with me, I think complimenting her and giving her my honest opinion is only right." Naruto offered as he took a sniff getting a whiff of Kinana sweet and unique scent coming from her hir making Kinana smile shyly as she swayed on her feet and continued to paly with a few strands of her hair.
Mavis was standing by the bar looking at Naruto with a surprised and piercing stare.
'It's strange. It seems like Naruto has changed a lot but for him time stood still. Maybe this is who he has always wanted to be and now he is being the man he was meant to be?' Mavis mused seeing Naruto openly flirt with Kinana who looked rather pleased at the attention.
'Hmm I read in books that when a woman is in love with a man, she is supposed to feel jealous at the thought of the man flirting with other women but I don't feel that way. Am I strange or accepting?' Mavis thought in confusion as she tapped her chin with a quizzical expression.
Suddenly an older man voice woke everyone up from the doorway.
"I am sorry to barge in but is this the Fairy Tail guild?" A middle age man with faded blonde hair and beard asked desperately.
Everyone still in the guild turned around to see the older man with curious expression.
"Yes. I am Gildarts the current 5th Master of Fairy Tail. Is there something you need?" Gildarts asked professionally and politely.
"…. Is Lucy Heartfillia here? I need to talk to her right away." The man asked with a begging tone as Max and Wakaba had suspicious looks on their face.
"Look today has been a stressful day for us all so we don't want any trouble. I hope you don't mind we are not just going to tell some stranger one of our member's addresses if you intend to harass her." Macao warned sternly as the blonde-haired man shook his head rapidly.
"No sir! That is not what I intend to do! Please forgive the suddenness but I really need to speak with Lucy!" The man begged as he walked to the middle of the guild and got on his hands and knees.
It seemed Wakaba was about to put a retort but Naruto put his hand up making the guild quiet.
"Wait… If I am right this man is Lucy's…" Naruto started before Lucy could be heard from the doorway.
"Tou-chan? Is that you?" Lucy gasped as she could be seen with a look of pure shock as she had one hand over her mouth.
"Lucy! It's you! My dear Lucy! You haven't aged a single day but it's really you! I thought I lost you forever but I always hoped and dreamed you were okay!" Jude Heartfillia the father of Lucy sputtered as tears of pure joy ran down his face.
"Tou-chan… You came to Fairy Tail to talk to me? To make sure I was, okay?" Lucy whispered in disbelief and slight denial in her voice.
Jude nodded his head as he wiped his tears away and rushed forward to Lucy as if to hug her.
"Of course, Lucy! I wanted to believe you were alive all this time no matter what anyone was saying about Fairy Tail being gone! I knew in my heart of heart I would be able to see you one day!" Jude exclaimed only to stop in his track.
Erza stood by Lucy's side while Gray and Natsu stood in front of Lucy protectively. The rest of Team Tenrou had slid into the guild and watched the family feud with curious eyes.
"Erza… Gray… Natsu…" Lucy yelped in surprise as a majority of her team was standing in front of her and her father she hadn't seen in over seven years.
Erza briefly gave her a calming smile before her eyes grew cold when she turned back to Jude who flinched under the glare of Natsu, Erza and Gray.
"What makes you think we are going let you get Lucy again? She told us how you treated her as child and even how you treated her after the Phantom Lord incident." Erza asked him coldly as Jude looked down in shame at his past actions.
The guild notably looked at Jude suspiciously except Wendy and Naruto who exchanged a quiet look with their eyes.
"You made Lucy cry so unless you want to get hurt you can get lost and leave." Natsu stated with an uncharacteristically cold expression as Lucy seemed to be touched.
"Thank you, guys but…" Lucy stated gratefully before looking at her father on his knees with a look of concern.
"I have done all those horrible things I could never pay back Lucy. I was a horrible father but when I heard she vanished my heart broke into a thousand pieces. You have to believe me Lucy! I picked myself up and got a job! I remade myself into a better man for your sake Lucy! I want to be the father you deserve!" Jude claimed passionately as he bowed his head resting on his hands and knees.
While the majority of the guild looked unsympathetic especially Cana, Lucy looked uncertain before Naruto coughed as he and Wendy leapt forward to be in between Jude and the Rest of Naruto's team.
"Ok that's enough everyone. Take a breather and step back." Naruto commanded as Wendy waved her left hand making a small breeze push the rest of the guild back a step back from surprise.
"Wendy?! What are you doing?" Carla asked in surprise not used to seeing Wendy being the one to go on the offensive even if her Sky Dragon magic was rather tame and was just used to send a message.
Wendy had a look of determination as she gazed between Naruto and Jade.
"The same thing as Sensei is. Giving a father a chance to make it up to his child after 7 years apart." Wendy explained as Naruto nodded. Jude briefly looked up in surprise and gratefulness towards the two Sky Dragon Slayers until Lucy looked away uncertain.
"I know I should give him a chance but I can't forget how he valued Jewels more then me my entire childhood." Lucy admitted as Jude head dropped back down in shame.
Naruto tilted his head making the rest of the guild look uncertain but step aside so Naruto could walk next to Lucy. Naruto placed a hand on Lucy's shoulder as she looked up at him with her brown eyes full of uncertainness and slight bitterness.
"I understand Lucy. More then you know. I knew the 4th Hokage sealed Kurama inside of me when I was a baby when I was 12 years old. I didn't understand why he did it but I still respected him because he was Hokage and my hero. When I met him inside of my seal and learned he was my father I punched him in the stomach out of frustration of my own father turning me into something that was hated by the entire village." Naruto told her softly as the guild looked at him in sympathy for his childhood while Jude was confused but wisely kept his head down.
"However, despite that I still loved Tou-chan and if I had a chance to know him for even a moment longer, I would do anything to have that time with him. Lucy, can you bring yourself to push away a father who is alive and trying his best to connect to you? Do you want your story together to be one where you never forgive him? I am not telling you what to do but asking if holding onto a grudge is something you want to do?" Naruto told her gently as he stepped aside giving everyone a look.
'This is Lucy's choice. Don't make it for her.' Naruto mentally told everyone who looked annoyed but stayed quiet and away.
Lucy seemed to take Naruto's words seriously as she had a expression showing deep fault as she kept looking between Jude who was on his hands and knees and Naruto who just kept his face encouraging.
After a few minutes Lucy sighed as she squatted down with her elbows on her knees and her resting on her heels of her boots.
"Tou-chan… Please get up… I am not saying I forgive you or forget what you did… I just don't want to keep holding it against you. I want to get to know the you that is front of me not remember the man you were before." Lucy decided as she put a hand out in front of her.
Jude got onto his knees slowly as started to tear up especially when Lucy grabbed his hand and pulled him onto his feet.
"Lucy! I promise! No I swear I will do better to be the father you deserve for the rest of my life!" Jude swore using his free hand to place his arm over his heart as Lucy didn't look convinced but nodded.
"Let's just start it simple. Remember I am an adult now Father. I am not intending to move in or anything and I most certainly still have my boundaries." Lucy informed him as Jude nodded eagerly.
"I will do whatever it takes! I will give as much space or comfort as you need!" Jude promised as Lucy expression softened abit as she nodded slightly.
Gildarts and Makarov had small smiles seeing not quite a heartwarming reunion between father and child but still something.
"That is nice. TO be honest I didn't want to intervene but I didn't want it turn into a shouting match." Makarov admitted as Gildarts nodded.
"Same here. Maybe it's because we are fathers but I wanted Lucy to forgive her father. He seems to be trying to be a better father. It's like with Cana. We are still figuring out boundaries and everything but at least we are trying together." Gildarts acknowledged.
Soon the rest of the guild sighed but had small smiles at Lucy trying with her father.
"So to get back on track. Did you guys find out if you owe 7 years of rent or not?" Kinana asked curiously as Team Tenrou all had looks of pure shock on their face.
"My rent was paid off in full before I returned!" Everyone from Team Tenrou except Naruto shouted in unison. Although Wendy had smallest smirk for just a moment before a look of shock appeared on her face.
"How? Who would be paying for you rent?" Max asked as Gray turned to the non-Team Tenrou members with a raised eyebrow.
"It wasn't you guys?" Gray asked as Wakaba and Macao looked at each other with pitying looks.
"As if! We barely kept the guild running let alone paying you guys years of rent before you came back which we didn't know you would be coming back! I mean it's okay if you think it was us because no other guild would have tried but still!" Macao pointed out as Team Tenrou scratched their heads in confusion.
"If not you guys, then who?" Erza whispered titling her head slightly in confusion.
Lucy turned to Jude who looked abit embarrassed.
"Father?" Lucy asked as Jude shook his head.
"I tried to pay your rent a year at a time but before I could even do year 1 I was told that your rent was already paid for years in advance. Your landlady wouldn't tell me who paid for it but I decided not to push her." Jude admitted as Lucy head dropped slightly.
"Ah I see. I appreciate the effort Tou-chan." Lucy said quietly looked at abit crestfallen.
Jude looked down before he looked up in surprise.
"Did your landlady not give you the gifts I brought you?" Jude asked as Lucy blinked several times before adopting a thinking pose.
"Gifts? What gifts are you talking about?" Lucy asked in confusion.
Jude swayed slightly looking embarrassed.
"Every year on your birthday I would drop off a present to your landlady who promised she would keep them in your room. I didn't know when you would be coming back but I kept hope you would be back someday to get them and my apologies Lucy." Jude explained as Lucy eyes widened in shock.
"Okay… that was kinda sweet even for a jerk like him." Cana admitted hiding a smile behind a mug she chugged down.
"Aw that is so sweet!" Lisanna and Mira cooed finding it very cute moment.
Lucy thought for a moment before a look of realization appeared on her face.
"Wait… I remember now. Before I came back here. My landlady told me something I found weird." Lucy admitted.
"'Lucy! Just because your rent was paid doesn't mean I will store these items forever! Make sure you take them into your room now that you are back before the end of the day!'" Lucy chanted in an older woman snappy tone to mimic her cranky landlady making most of the guild to laugh at her impression.
Lucy then turned to her father with a watery expression. Lucy ran into her father's arms who looked surprise before he wrapped his arms around Lucy's shoulders.
"Oh father… I never knew you did that for me… I am sorry I was gone for so long." Lucy apologized as she relaxed in her father's warm embrace.
"You never have to apologize Lucy. You are far greater treasure then any number of Jewels." Jude admitted in a loving fatherly tone as Lucy just nodded numbly.
The guild smiled at the touching reunion between father and daughter.
"To be honest I am shocked I got to see you again." Jude stated as Lucy looked up.
"What do you mean father? I know we didn't tell anyone when we were coming back." Lucy asked as she stepped back but still held onto her father's hands with her own.
"… A few years ago, I started to get sick and then it started to get really bad. The doctors told me I only had a few months a few months ago and to be honest I was probably going to die a month before you came back. That is what the doctors determined for me." Jude admitted sorrowfully as the guild gasped in shock and terror.
"Papa! I am so sorry I left! I was going to let you die thinking I hated you! I couldn't imagine coming back to hear you die before we could reconcile!" Lucy cried out as she gave her father another hug who rubbed her back soothingly.
"It's okay Lucy. I didn't mind dying if my time was to come but to not see your face even one last time would be my only regret." Jude told her soothingly as Lucy continued to cry in her father's arm.
The guild let them be together in silence for a few minutes before Erza decided to ask something.
"I am sorry Jude-san… I don't mean to be rude but if you were diagnosed to die how are you here today?" Erza asked with a sympathetic expression.
Lucy wanted to chide Erza but she also wanted to know the answer so she just kept her arms around her father. Jude shook his head showing he was not offended.
"It's alright but to be honest I am not sure. One day after I was diagnosed and started to feel the effects of the sickness I was sleeping. The next day I felt a surge of power and vitality I haven't felt in years. I went back to the doctors and they told me to my joy I was cured! It must have been some divine miracle that brought me back to life so I could repent to Lucy!" Jude explained as Lucy nodded happily.
"Hmmm… That miracle… sounds like magic but it would have to be something very strong to heal a sickness like that." Erza noted as she looked over at Wendy who blushed and Naruto who blinked.
"Almost like Sky Dragon slayer magic except the only two in existence was on Tenrou frozen with us." Mira noted before shaking her head.
"Why are we even asking about this? A miracle where Lucy and her father can make amends is good enough for me!" Lisanna yelled as the guild gave a loud cheer with the issue put to rest.
Unseen to the others Wendy and Naruto exchanged a wary look for a moment before joining in the cheering.
"Three cheers for new beginnings and forgiveness!" Makarov cheered along with the majority of the guild as Jude bowed his head down and shook his head.
"I have to earn Lucy's forgiveness first before I deserve any sort of praise. For what I did to her I don't deserve it but I will spend the rest of my life earning it every day." Jude admitted humbly and sadly as Lucy looked down at Jude with sorrowful eyes.
To Jude's surprise Lucy sighed and wrapped her father back into her arms.
"Lucy?!" Jude gasped seeing his daughter willing to hug him after all this time.
"…. Father… For the longest time I wanted to keep you out of my life ever since I ran away. You changed after Kaa-chan died and only focused on money. You didn't care who you hurt to get it." Lucy started as Jude looked down in shame.
"However…. I don't want to spend the rest of my life being angry at you anymore. Gildarts-san wasn't there for Cana-chan for her life but he has been spending time with her again and trying. I know Cana-chan is trying her best to let her in so I think I will do my best to try to let you in now Tou-chan." Lucy admitted looking at Cana with a watery smile.
Cana blushed looking away as Gildarts looked ready to cry himself only to wipe his tears away with his arm.
"Sheesh when you say things like that its hard to be mad our pathetic dads huh Lucy?" Cana stated with a humph as she closed her eyes and put her hands on her hips.
"That blush implies you are not being truthful Cana." Gray noted as Cana opened her eyes to glare at Gray who put his hands in front of him in surrender.
Lucy smiled at Cana and Gildarts before she tightened her grip on her father's shoulder. Jude hesitantly stood up and wrapped his arms around her back.
"So, Tou-chan. Do you have a place to stay?" Lucy asked awkwardly as Jude let a heartful and warm laugh.
"Of course, Lucy! I learned the value of money and how it can't buy happiness. I have done an honest living these last 7 years saving and living a modest but happy life. I made sure to get your gifts every year you were gone but the real gift for me was the hope I would get to see you again." Jude stated warmly as Lucy hiccupped but looked pleased at Jude's admission.
Asuka wriggled out of her mother's arm until Bisca carefully set her young daughter down. Asuka instantly ran towards Naruto who squatted down to look at her at eye level.
"Yes Asuka-chan? Is there something you want to say or ask?" Naruto asked warmly as he gently tapped her cowgirl hat making her beam up at him.
"You are a wizard right Naruto Onii-chan?" Asuka asked excitedly as Naruto shrugged.
"I am a lot of things but yes a wizard is one of them." Naruto commented as Asuka grin grew wider.
"Show me magic Onii-chan! I want you to cause things to go sparkling!" Asuka demanded as Bisca and Azack sighed.
"Asuka-chan! You do not demand people do magic like that! Don't forget your manners! These are your guild family not entertainers!" Bisca chastised the girl who pouted crossing her arms.
"Sorry Mama. Sorry Onii-chan! Could you please show me some magic?" Asuka apologized before she gave the patented 'puppy dog eyes'. This made all the females to coo at the young girl while Naruto laughed.
"It's alright Bisca, Asuka-chan. I guess magic is kinda cool after all." Naruto waved Bisca off before he tapped his chin.
"Hmm… I won't use anything too powerful in the guild and I certainly won't use anything that can hurt Asuka-chan." Naruto promised as he looked to the side with a thoughtful expression thinking it over.
Naruto absent mindly flicked his wrist before he stopped with tilt of his head.
"Hmm everyone here can use magic in some fashion as we are a guild of wizards." Naruto commented chuckling when he heard Kinana pout crossing her arms.
"I can't though." Kinana noted but Naruto waved her off.
"Hmm I feel you have the latent talent of being a wizard. It's just about finding the magic that works for you." Naruto assured her as Kinana blushed and nodded softly.
Mavis seemed to be slightly annoyed as her eye twitched before she blinked seemingly to be surprised at her bad mood.
"You were about to show Asuka-chan magic right Naruto? Why did you stop?" Mavis asked as Naruto snapped his fingers.
"Right. I was saying that magic is cool but its something that anyone could show Asuka if they wanted to. I want to show her something only I can do!" Naruto stated as Asuka's eyes shone brightly as she literally bounced on her heels in excitement.
Naruto took a deep breath and with a release of chakra that made the air heavy for a moment he clapped his hands together. With a notable effort there was a flash of light before it vanished. This revealed a rather adorable brown teddy bears with black eyes and pink paws. He handed the bear to Asuka who happily cheered especially when the bears eyes seemed to shine in the light of the guild.
"Whee. That was Chakra not magic." Naruto clarified as the majority of the guild looked unimpressed with notably Mavis and Makarov narrowing their eyes.
"Um okay Naruto-san but that wasn't exactly super exciting. I mean magic can bring objects like that to your hands pretty easily." Juvia noted as Naruto shook his head.
"Hmm. I suppose its not the most visible application of it but that was Yin-Yang Release. For context Yin-Yang Release is the chakra state that Old Man Six Paths used to create the Tailed Beasts inside of me from Ten-Tails chakra. It's said that the true form of Yin-Yang Release can both create anything and breathe life into it. I haven't mastered it anywhere to that level especially as I don't have the Rinnegan but I did create something from thin air using nothing but chakra and the principle behind Creation of All things." Naruto explained as he showed it visually.
He put Yang chakra in his right hand and Yin chakra in his left hand and clapped them together. This time a piece of chocolate cake appeared in his hands. Before anyone could inspect the cake Wendy opened her mouth and it seemed to create a vacuum that sucked up the cake as she swallowed it in one massive bite. Wendy let out a content smile and burp before she blushed and looked ready to die of embarrassment when the guild looked at her in shock.
"Sorry! I just loved Sensei's cooking! It didn't taste as good as when Sensei makes it himself but it still was so yummy I had to eat it!" Wendy apologized as she bowed her head several times.
Naruto laughed as he flicked his wrist as a breeze of wind chakra messed up Wendy's hair making her glare at him even as she fixed it despite Naruto sending small breezes just to see her annoyed reaction.
"It's alright my Gluttony Dragon Slayer, If you are ever hungry just ask and I will whip you something up." Naruto assured her as Wendy nodded shyly.
"….. I thought you would try to be more discreet with your usage of chakra especially for minor things. I know its not a secret anymore but it does seem excessive to use Yin-Yang Release just to make a toy out of thin air." Mavis noted as Naruto shrugged.
"No matter how much we want things to stay the same something always changes. That is just the way of the world. I never truly intended to hide my chakra forever but I did want to learn to live in Earthland as a wizard as well. Magic is simply another way to manifest my power but I never disregarded my chakra." Naruto explained as he mentally sent a glare at the tailed Beasts who snickered at him.
"I would say you are whipped but I am not sure to who at this point." Kurama noted.
"Maybe Mavis-chan or Lucy-chan? They seem to have a good head on their shoulders." Matatabi suggested as Naruto rolled his eyes.
'I am going to ignore that comment. Again. Stop trying to control who I listen to!' Naruto stated as Shukaku chortled in amusement.
Max turned to Naruto who gave him a polite expression. Naruto blinked as he gestured for him to start.
"Man Naruto! It is still so bizarre you got the Magic Council and all of Fiore to accept you were from another dimension and everything!" Max exclaimed as most of the guild gave subtle nods.
"I mean don't get me wrong! We know you are a cool dude but the Magic Council has been after us for ages and I thought they would have used the 'Not from Earthland' thing as an excuse to start something up!" Max added as he put his hands in surrender when he saw Mira and Erza not so subtly give him disapproving looks.
"Not that we would have let those old geezers start anything! Everyone at Fairy Tail is family after all!" Gildarts added as there were shouts of pride from the entire guild as Naruto gave a warm smile in return.
"Thanks everyone. You have no idea how much that means to me." Naruto said quietly before he got a ruffle on his spikey hair from Gildarts making Naruto give him an annoyed stare.
"Haha you might act tough but you are still kinda like my kid! Not as much as Cana-chan of course but we do have to schedule time for fishing at some point!" Gildarts added in a fatherly tone that was somewhat ruined when he gave a puppy dog look at Cana who crossed her arms over her chest.
"Sheesh! You say something cool and then you ruin your image right away! What kind of father have I gotten myself entangled with?" Cana whined but everyone could see her smile and happiness despite her tone.
"Naruto-kun! Since we are all here maybe you can finally tell us about your meeting with the magic council?" Lisanna suggested sweetly as she and Kinana took a break from the bartending and waitressing to sit at a table together.
Asuka clapped her hands cutely as she sat in her father laps getting all the girls to swoon and cue at the cute girl reactions.
"Ooh! I want to hear stories about Naruto-Nii! He is really cool and I want to hear more about him!" Asuka squealed as Naruto smiled and squatted down to her level. The new teddy was safely in her arms as she seemed to find it interesting to see how much she could squeeze the bear without it bursting.
"Well, if its for Asuka-chan I suppose a story here or there won't hurt." Naruto decided getting happy cries from the young girl especially when he waved his hand and a peanut and strawberry jam sandwich appeared floating above her. Bisca smiled as she took the bear for a moment so Asuka could grab the sandwich into her hands safely.
"Thank you Naruto-Nii!" Asuka stated happily before she started to dig into her sandwich as Naruto waved his hand as several napkins got carried from the bar on a gust of Sky Dragon magic.
Alzack gave Naruto a thankful look as he carefully wiped his messy daughter cheeks as she happily chowed down. Naruto nodded even as several women looked at him proudly at his fatherly like instincts was a big plus in their mind.
'Sheesh he just keeps impressing the ladies in his life without trying. He isn't really my type especially as I already have Alzack and Asuka-chan but I can see how so many women are attracted to him. He makes it easy to like him.' Bisca noted with an amused smile.
"Well, you see it starts shortly before we went to Tenrou Island. It happened because I got an interview with Sorcerer Weekly and I made a choice to come out of the shadows and tell the world who I was." Naruto stated as he flicked his wrist. Soon an illusion appeared which showed a memory of Naruto for the guild to see.
"Fascinating. To be able to see one of this young man's memories with my own eyes. This is simply another marvel of magic." Jude noted with awe as Lucy nodded wisely.
Flashback to days before Tenrou Island Incident
It was another day like any other in Fairy Tail except there was excitement in the air as all the Non S-class wizards were trying to do as many jobs as possible to become applicants for the upcoming S-class tests. Although the appilcants were already picked so it seemed to be counterproductive.
"Get out of the way Gray!" Natsu yelled as he attempted grab a job from the board only for Gray to reach out for the same way.
"No way Fire Breath! That job is mine! I am not letting you become S-class before me!" Gray retorted as he butted shoulders against Natsu.
"A real man takes any jobs that he can get! So, you are both sitting this one out!" Elfman declared as he attempted to slide past the Ice Make and Fire Dragon Slayer wizards only for them to send him flying by a double punch.
"Uh you guys realize that you should be resting during this time right? You guys are already selected S-class candidates or partners to one." Carla pointed out although it seemed the boys were too preoccupied to listen.
"We should have expected that. I don't think doing these jobs will actually make Master magically make you S-class you know?" Lucy noted with an amused smile as she sipped her ice tea with a rather elegant sip. She was wearing a rather low cute white shirt exposing her large cleavage and a rather curious yellow skirt that matched the hair colour of a certain blonde Ninja wizard.
"Oh my! I think they might be abit too enthusiastic although as long as they keep the damage to a minimum, I don't think Master will care too much if they fight abit." Mira giggled as she and Lisanna were relaxing while Kinana was taking care of the waitress jobs by herself with ease. Mira was wearing a pink top and tight blue jean that did nothing to hide her curves and beauty despite it being rather conservative with a lack of cleavage or skin. Meanwhile Lisanna was just wearing her normal blue jeans and pink strapped top. Despite her showing abut more skin of her upper chest her curves were not as defined as her older model sister.
Meanwhile Erza was just enjoying her strawberry cake without a worry and showing her reflexes as she flicked a flying Elfman away with the back of her head. She was not even looking and seemed to be in the zone enjoying her caked with her right hand and batting away annoyances like Elfman. She wore her normal Knight armour top and blue skirt like usual.
"Erza is just defending her cake after all. She can't have someone crush it before she can finish it. Sucks to be Elfman or anyone stupid enough to interrupt her." Naruto noted with a chuckle as Lucy smiled and Mira giggled while Lisanna tried to hide her growing smile.
"Sensei! You shouldn't say such things about Erza-san! She is just enjoying her meal!" Wendy complained only to blushed when Naruto stroked her long dark blue hair with a single hand.
"Hehe my serious little Sky Dragon is always so cute and focused. It's rather adorable but you are right. Erza is simply defending what's important to her." Naruto amended grinning at Wendy nervous and shy sway despite her leaning into his touch.
Lisanna looked at Wendy with concern as Naruto and Wendy looked over at her with curious expression.
"Lisanna-san is something the matter?" Wendy asked as Naruto took his hand away from her head.
"Wendy… Are you going to be, okay? Your guy's team will be away from the guild during the tests. Gray and Natsu are competing, Cana chose Lucy as her partner so she won't be around. Of course Erza-san and Naruto-kun are both S-class so they are competing against them doing the test. The only one from the team who won't be going to the test in some way is you and Carla?" Lisanna asked looking guilty.
"Lisanna-san. I know you will be going to Tenrou Island with us as Juvia-san's partner so you don't need to feel guilty." Wendy told her warmly.
"… Wait 'us'?! What do you mean Wendy? How are you going to Tenrou Island?" Carla shouted loudly while Lisanna and Lucy both looked confused.
The S-class wizards and Wendy exchanged looks before Naruto pressed his right fist into his open left palm in realization.
"Ah Master didn't tell anyone besides the S-class wizards. That makes sense. To make a long story short I convinced Master to bring Wendy with us to the exams on Tenrou Island. I pointed out the majority of the injuries would be during the exams and most of the rowdy members of Fairy Tail are going to the exams so it makes sense to have both of our healers on Tenrou Island. Of course, I would have been going being S-class but this experience will be good for Wendy as well." Naruto explained matter of factly. Wendy nodded her head along with Mira and Erza. AN3:
"Yup! I feel bad Sensei and I are both going so the remaining members won't have a healer until we come back but the exams shouldn't take too long. Please be safe while we are gone!" Wendy admitted shyly as she bowed her head timidly getting a chuckle from Naruto and Cana.
"Don't feel bad Wendy-chan! Before you and Naruto came here we got by without a healer so we can get by for a few days! Have fun instead of worrying about us!" Warren stated cheerfully as Wendy looked up with a relieved smile.
The group seemed to be genuinely pleased to have Wendy go with the S-class wizard and candidates except for a certain cat.
"Absolutely not!" Cara shouted as Naruto rolled his eyes while Wendy frowned crossing her arms.
"It's my decision Carla. I am grateful that Sensei trusts me to come along and that's that." Wendy stated firmly making Carla blink at how confident Wendy sounded before she flew up to meet her face to face.
"It is far too dangerous Wendy! These trials are for monsters like Natsu and Gray to bash it out without restraint! Naruto is asking you to use Sky Dragon magic to constantly patch them up while they are incentivized to hurt each other to impress Master Makarov! That is something you should not have to deal with at your age!" Carla reminded her angrily as Wendy looked annoyed with her brown eyes narrowed.
Gray and Natsu looked indignant at the monster comment but nobody paid them any mind.
Naruto sighed before he waved his hand as Carla was gently picked up in a breeze of Sky Dragon magic before being placed back on the table making Carla grunt in annoyance.
"Wendy-chan and I KNEW you were going to be stubborn like this so I asked Master to let you and Pantherlily join the trial as spectators. I rationalized that you would not stop complaining letting Wendy go alone and Gajeel would be extra motivated to do his best if Pantherlily was there to cheer him on." Naruto explained as Makarov turned around from the bar and nodded.
"Naruto made some good points and I saw no reason why to disagree. Better you be on Tenrou Island together then bitterly stuck at the guild throwing a fit." Makarov noted easily waving them off before he went back to his Sorcerer Weekly magazine. Notably there was a cover of Mirajane in a blue bikini winking on the cover. Makarov giggled to himself as he flipped through the magazine even as Mira and Lisanna sighed at the ancient Master not so subtle perverted attitude.
"You are the best!" Gajeel exclaimed bowing his head several times much to the guilds surprise. To nobody surprise he instantly cuddled Pantherlily who looked pleased in his smaller cat size.
"I am pleased as well. It would be nice to see if Gajeel becomes S-class or not in person rather than waiting days to hear the news." Pantherlily stated simply seemingly not caring that Gajeel was trying to squeeze him in his arms.
"Is there any other concerns Carla? If you think Wendy is working too hard you can tell her in person on Tenrou Island." Mira asked kindly but with a notable hint of impatience and annoyance despite her smile.
Carla looked around before clearing her throat when she saw Wendy give her an expectant look.
"Very well. I have no more complaints. I suppose Naruto has already thought this out… Thank you for considering Wendy and I for this event." Carla thanked Naruto with a bow of her head who nodded to her.
Before anyone could react, Cana smirked as she ran up and picked up a surprised and confused Wendy bringing her up to eye level.
"Cana-san? What is the matter?" Wendy asked cutely with a tilt of her head.
"You are seriously way too cute! Plus, with you both with us on the exams we don't need to worry about injuries! That is so cool! We don't need to hold back!" Cana noted before her smile turned into a huge smirk.
Cana drove Wendy's face into her large bust which was always prominent due to her wearing a bikini top instead of a shirt. This allowed her well toned stomach, hips and curvy waist along with her very large breasts to always shine and be visible. Wendy face turned red as her entire face was pressed into her breasts.
"Thank you, Wendy! You have no idea how much I appreciate you coming with us!" Cana cooed with a teasing tone as she held Wendy's head into her breasts by holding the back of her head even as Wendy struggled in her tight grasp.
The entire guild blushed and their jaws dropped at the scene of Wendy's face getting to feel Cana's large breasts up and personal.
"My Cana-chan….. How can she act so lewd?" Gildarts asked with a depressed look as he seemed to have clouds surrounding his head.
This continued for a minute with Wendy struggling to get air when she was being glomped against Cana's breasts with her face. Her face started to turn blue due to the lack of air. It almost seemed Wendy was trying to say something.
"So big!... So soft… Can't breathe!" Seemed to be Wendy's general thoughts based on her movements.
Naruto shook his blush away before a red chakra arm came out of his shoulder and gently pried Wendy from Cana's grasp and placed her back next to him.
"Pooey! You are no fun Naruto-kun! I wasn't trying to hurt Wendy-chan I was just giving her a teaser of what she could grow in the future if she eats right!" Cana claimed as she proudly stood up straighter making her large breasts give a happy bounce.
A few of the males looked ready to drool and watch Cana's breasts bounce but an angry burst of disapproval from Gildarts quickly shut that up
"Are you okay Wendy-chan?" Naruto asked gently as he picked up Wendy so they were eye level.
Wendy seemed to be almost passed out as her eyes were swirly. Naruto smiled as he placed his own forehead against hers and closed his eyes as blue Sky Dragon Slayer magic passed from him to her. Wendy woke up with a massive blush even as the Sky Dragon magic seemed to reinvigorate her. Naruto grinned at her as he placed her back on her feet after he opened his eyes and noticed she was awake.
"Hehe it seems you are fine Wendy-chan. You don't seem to have a fever either." Naruto teased as Wendy pouted.
The guild smiled and chuckled at the scene with even Carla sighing but nodding.
"So cool! What a scoop! Naruto Uzumaki adopts young blue haired girl! I can see the headlines already!" Jason excited voice could be heard from the doorway as he was already scribbling in his notebook with his trusty camera on his neck.
"Hey its you! You keep writing those stories about how I destroy anything in my path and I got a bad reputation due to you!" Natsu declared pointing at him in anger.
"It's not really slander Natsu. If you held back or learned control then people wouldn't complain about you destroying their property by accident." Lucy reminded him drily as Natsu pouted.
Naruto sighed as Wendy shook her head rapidly with a blush.
"Jason. Please get the facts right before you post things in Sorcerer Weekly. It's not a tabloid series after all. Wendy is not my adopted daughter. She is my student." Naruto stated firmly as he snapped his finger making Jason's magic pen hover in the air. This caused Jason to stop writing as his hand was writing in midair with no pen.
"Alright I apologize. I may have dropped the ball and rushed abit. If you give me back my pen, I will erase my notes. I just got abit too excited Naruto Uzumaki!" Jason apologized in much calmer voice bowing his head before he put his hand out expectantly.
Naruto nodded accepting his apology as the pen dropped back into his hands before Naruto had a look of quiet resolve.
"I will do you one better. I will give you an exclusive interview right now so you can get all the facts. Fairy Tail will be busy in the coming days so there is no better time to do this then now." Naruto explained as Jason eyes widened and seemed to glow with excitement.
"So cool! Of course I will take an interview any time! This is a dream come true! I promise I will make this one of our best issues of the year!" Jason promised as Naruto chuckled as he gestured to an empty table with the tilt of his head.
Jason eagerly rushed over to the table and got his magic pen and paper ready. Naruto slowly walked over to the table only for Erza to stop him with a curious and concerned look.
"Are you sure you want to do this? It will be hard to stay out of the spotlight once you have given an interview and despite what people might think nobody in Fairy Tail has to do interviews." Erza asked with concern as Naruto smiled at her.
Naruto patted her on the shoulder as he continued to walk past her.
"Thanks, Erza, for worrying but I want to do this. Now of all time." Naruto added as Makarov seemed to look at Naruto with curiously.
Naruto sat down and put a hand up.
"Can you record audio and video? Do you have recording Lacrima to show this interview live?" Naruto asked as Jason blinked pulling out a microphone and a special crystal like Lacrima. AN4:
"Of course. Its bit expensive to buy but for an interview like this it's a small cost!" Jason claimed as he put the microphone in front of Naruto's mouth.
"Hello fans of Sorcerer Weekly! This is a special in real time interview with Naruto Uzumaki! This is unscripted and unedited interview with the Rising Star himself! Fairy Tail's S-class wonder Naruto Uzumaki! We will get a super cool interview with the rawest answers and questions!" Jason greeted as the crystal like Lacrima glowed as it started to record and show the interview in real time.
"Hello everyone who reads Sorcerer Weekly which I am guessing is everyone! Remember this is more then Mira's bikini spread magazine! There are also some interesting articles! Before you ask Mira is more beautiful and kinder in real life then what you see in the magazine!" Naruto greeted with a wave and wink.
The guild let out a few chuckles as Mira seemed rather pleased with a hint of a blush at Naruto's comment.
"Haha what an intro Naruto Uzumaki! Now could you please let me know what you want this interview to be about! Anything you want to discuss I am sure the viewers will be more then happy to listen to!" Jason asked after chuckling for abit.
Naruto eyes grew seriously as he rested his elbows on the wooden table while his chin rested on his open palms.
"Let me tell you about the man called Naruto Uzumaki who is not just an S-class Wizard from Fairy Tail but also a man who came from another dimension." Naruto started as Jason jaw dropped. It could also be seen everyone was looking at Naruto with wide eyes of confusion since none of them thought Naruto would openly say this on a live interview.
AN2: I will admit I am not sure if the protections around the basement for Lumen Histoire can only be undone by the Guild Master but I guess for the context of the story it is very high-level protections. So only the Guild Masters know how to enter the secret room 'safely' (in theory you can brute force the seals but that is rather difficult to do).
AN3: I am not going to say what the pairings for the teams are or what the exams were. It's not the point of this chapter and part of the reason I skipped the exact details of Tenrou Island to move forward in the story.
AN4: Probably doesn't exist in canon but think of the cameras recording and analyzing the fights at the GMG. This will allow Naruto to give his responses in real time to anyone reading or watching Sorcerer Weekly.