Naruto’s Strongest Twin - The Battle Hungry Saiyan (DBZ Dragon Ball)

The dust had settled from their latest battle, but the air still buzzed with tension. Ryusei stood before the team, his gaze intense, knowing that what came next would determine whether they survived the coming storm. Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and Anon stood in silence, their eyes trained on Ryusei as they awaited his decision.

"You've all grown stronger," Ryusei began, his voice calm but filled with purpose. "But what's coming next requires more than raw power. The enemies we'll face have mastered forces far beyond what we've encountered—forces that bend the rules of time and space, of reality itself."

Sasuke's eyes narrowed, his Sharingan gleaming as he considered Ryusei's words. "What are you saying?"

Ryusei glanced at the horizon, his mind already focused on the vast realms that lay beyond their world. "We don't have enough time to prepare in the traditional sense. We need to immerse ourselves in the very forces we'll be fighting against. That means each of you will need to master the elements of Time and Void."

Naruto crossed his arms, a frown creasing his brow. "So what's the plan? How do we do that?"

Ryusei's gaze shifted toward Naruto and Anon. "Naruto, you will go with Anon to the Void of Time. In that realm, time itself is fragmented, chaotic. Mastering it will be difficult, but it's the only way you'll learn to wield the Void energy without it consuming you."

Naruto's eyes flicked toward Anon, who stood silent but attentive. He gave a nod, his expression serious. Anon had already been through this—he knew the stakes.

"And what about us?" Sakura asked, stepping forward, her fists clenched. "What will we be doing?"

Ryusei turned toward her and Sasuke, his expression softening slightly. "You two will come with me to the Realm of Time. There, we'll train for what will seem like three years, but only days will pass in this world. You'll learn to manipulate time in battle, bending moments to your will."

Sasuke's eyes gleamed with anticipation. "Three years?"

Ryusei nodded. "Yes. Time flows differently there, but the training will be intense. You'll face yourselves, your fears, your failures—all while learning to harness the raw power of time."

Naruto grinned, his usual confidence shining through. "Three years for you, a few days for me? I'll catch up in no time!"

But Ryusei's expression remained serious. "Don't underestimate the Void, Naruto. The energy there is unlike anything you've experienced. It's chaotic, and it will test you in ways that will push you beyond your limits."

Anon, who had remained silent, finally spoke. "The Void will strip away your reality. It doesn't follow the rules of our world. But if you can control it… you'll become stronger than you've ever imagined."

Naruto's grin faded slightly, but he nodded, determination flashing in his eyes. "Got it. I'll make sure I'm ready."

Ryusei took a step back, his aura flaring with a faint glow of pink and blue as he prepared to open the portals to the two realms. "Once we begin, there's no turning back. Each of you will be on your own path. The Void of Time is for Naruto and Anon, and the Realm of Time for Sasuke and Sakura. This is where we split."

With a wave of his hand, two portals appeared in the air, shimmering with the energy of time and space. One was dark, filled with swirling shadows and chaotic energy—the entrance to the Void of Time. The other was bright, pulsating with a steady, almost serene energy—the gateway to the Realm of Time.

Naruto and Anon stepped toward the Void, the air around them growing colder and more oppressive as they neared it. Naruto took a deep breath, his hand gripping the hilt of his kunai. "See you guys on the other side," he said with a grin, though his eyes held a glimmer of uncertainty.

Anon nodded toward Ryusei before entering the portal. "Good luck."

Naruto followed him, and in an instant, both vanished into the swirling darkness.

As the portal to the Void closed behind them, Ryusei turned to Sasuke and Sakura. "We need to go. Time won't wait for us."

Sasuke glanced at Sakura, who nodded, her fists glowing faintly with chakra. Together, they stepped toward the glowing portal of the Realm of Time. The moment they crossed its threshold, the weight of the world seemed to shift. The air became denser, and a soft hum of energy surrounded them.

The portal behind them closed with a flash, leaving Ryusei, Sasuke, and Sakura standing in a vast, endless expanse. The Realm of Time stretched out before them—a place where time itself seemed to slow and speed up in waves, creating an ethereal, dreamlike landscape. Moments flickered in and out of existence, like echoes of the past and future playing over one another.

Sasuke's eyes darted around, his Sharingan automatically activating to process the surreal environment. "This place… It's like time doesn't flow normally."

Ryusei nodded. "It doesn't. Here, we're outside of the normal passage of time. You'll need to focus to keep your senses grounded, or you'll get lost in the flow."

Sakura took a deep breath, her hands at her sides as she steadied herself. "I can feel it. It's… overwhelming."

"It'll take time to adjust," Ryusei said. "But this is the perfect place to hone your skills. Here, you can experiment with bending time, manipulating moments to your advantage."

Sasuke clenched his fists, his gaze focused. "So what's the first step?"

Ryusei smiled slightly, his aura glowing brighter as he raised his hand. "The first step is to understand the flow of time itself. Feel it, grasp it, and learn to bend it. We'll start small—manipulating a single moment in battle, then expanding that ability to entire sequences of events. But before you can bend time, you need to become part of it."

Sakura and Sasuke exchanged a glance before nodding.

As they prepared to dive into their intense training, the overwhelming force of the Realm of Time began to press down on them. Time surged around them like an invisible current, pulling at their senses, testing their limits. Every moment felt stretched, elongated, yet fleeting.

The path had diverged, and their journey to mastering time and void had begun.

Meanwhile, in the Void of Time…

Naruto stumbled slightly as he stepped into the Void of Time, the chaotic energy swirling around him like a storm. The rules of reality felt broken here—time flickered in and out, disjointed moments flashing before his eyes. Anon stood calmly beside him, his body pulsing with Void energy as he moved effortlessly through the distorted space.

"Whoa," Naruto muttered, his voice barely audible against the roar of the Void. "This place is… insane."

Anon glanced at him, his expression serious. "The Void isn't like any place you've been before. Here, time doesn't flow—it crashes, collapses, reforms. You'll need to be careful. One wrong step, and you could find yourself stuck in a moment that never ends."

Naruto clenched his fists, his determination unwavering. "I'm ready."

Anon nodded, and with that, their own path toward mastering the chaotic energy of the Void began.

The team was separated now, each in their own realm, facing challenges beyond anything they had known. But in the end, it would all lead to the same goal—preparing for the war that was coming. A war that would decide the fate of their timeline, and countless others.

The shimmering air of the Realm of Time buzzed with an unearthly hum, its very fabric rippling with the echoes of past, present, and future. Ryusei stood at the center of this enigmatic space, his aura calm yet crackling with the latent energy that surrounded them. Sasuke and Sakura, their senses on high alert, took in their new surroundings—an endless expanse where time itself seemed to bend and pulse, where the sky was neither day nor night, and the ground beneath them felt ethereal, as if it could shift between moments at will.

The intensity of the realm's energy bore down on them, as though time itself was a living entity testing their strength.

Ryusei's voice broke the silence, his tone calm but filled with authority. "The Realm of Time is different from anything you've ever experienced. It's not just a place—it's a force. Here, time flows in currents, sometimes rapid, sometimes still. If you're going to survive what's coming, you'll need to learn how to move through those currents."

Sasuke's Sharingan flickered to life as he scanned the surroundings, his crimson eyes reflecting the shifting reality of the realm. "What do you mean by 'move through time'? Are we supposed to manipulate it like we would with chakra?"

Ryusei nodded, stepping forward as the energy around him pulsed in time with his movements. "Yes, but it's more than just manipulating time like chakra. Time is a dimension—an ever-flowing river that we are part of. To manipulate it, you must first learn how to sense it. Feel the flow of every moment, every second, and understand that time is not just a measurement, but a tool."

Sakura furrowed her brow, trying to grasp the concept. "So… we need to feel time itself? How is that possible?"

Ryusei smiled softly, raising his hand as a glowing orb of energy formed in his palm. The orb flickered and pulsed, radiating with an almost hypnotic rhythm. "Focus on this. Don't think of it as just an object in space. Think of it as a moment—one that is constantly changing. Feel the passage of time around it."

Sakura and Sasuke both focused on the orb, their eyes narrowing as they concentrated. For a moment, there was silence, only the hum of the realm filling the void. Then, slowly, Sasuke's eyes widened as his Sharingan detected subtle shifts in the orb's energy. He could see faint pulses of light moving through the orb, like the beating of a heart—each pulse representing a different moment in time.

"I see it," Sasuke said, his voice low. "The energy is shifting… It's like it's moving forward and backward at the same time."

Ryusei nodded. "Exactly. Time is not linear here. It bends, twists, and repeats. Once you understand how to see that, you can begin to manipulate it."

Sakura clenched her fists, determined to keep up with Sasuke. She focused harder, trying to sense the subtle shifts in the orb's energy. It was difficult at first—the energy felt slippery, elusive, as if it was always just out of reach. But as she concentrated, she began to feel it—small, rhythmic pulses, like the ticking of an invisible clock. She gasped softly as the sensation washed over her.

"I can feel it… It's like time is a living thing, breathing around us," Sakura murmured, her eyes widening with the realization.

Ryusei stepped closer, lowering the orb as it dissipated into the air. "Now that you can sense the flow of time, the next step is learning how to manipulate it. In battle, time is your greatest weapon. You'll be able to slow your enemies, speed up your movements, and even reverse small moments."

Sasuke's Sharingan gleamed, his mind already racing with possibilities. "So, we could reverse an enemy's attack? Or speed up a jutsu?"

Ryusei smirked. "Exactly. But it's not as simple as it sounds. Manipulating time requires precision and control. If you overextend, you could find yourself trapped in a moment, unable to return to the present. Or worse, you could destabilize the timeline entirely."

Sakura swallowed hard, the weight of Ryusei's words sinking in. "So it's dangerous… But necessary."

Ryusei nodded. "Yes. And that's why we're here. The enemies you'll face will be manipulating time and space in ways you can't yet comprehend. If you don't master this, you won't stand a chance."

With a wave of his hand, Ryusei summoned a series of small temporal distortions around them—floating orbs of light that pulsed with shifting energy. Each orb represented a moment in time, frozen in place, yet constantly in motion.

"Your first task," Ryusei instructed, "is to sync your chakra with these distortions. Think of them as moments in time that you can influence. You'll need to align your chakra with the flow of time within each one, then manipulate that flow to control the moment."

Sasuke stepped forward first, his eyes locked on one of the orbs. His Sharingan flared to life as he reached out with his hand, his chakra flowing outward as he tried to connect with the temporal energy. The orb pulsed in response, its energy shifting as Sasuke's chakra made contact.

For a moment, nothing happened. Then, slowly, the orb began to flicker, its light dimming as Sasuke poured more of his chakra into it. He gritted his teeth, focusing harder, trying to bend the flow of time within the orb to his will.

The orb's energy fluctuated wildly, but Sasuke's control was strong. With a final surge of chakra, the orb stopped flickering and began to glow steadily, its temporal flow now fully under Sasuke's control.

"I've got it," Sasuke said, his voice calm but filled with confidence.

Ryusei smiled. "Good. Now, try to bend time within the moment. Slow it down, then speed it up."

Sasuke's eyes narrowed as he focused on the orb, his chakra pulsing in rhythm with its energy. Slowly, the orb's light dimmed, as if the passage of time within it had slowed to a crawl. Then, with a sharp flick of his wrist, Sasuke reversed the flow, causing the orb to pulse rapidly as time sped up.

Sakura watched in awe, her determination growing. She stepped up to her own orb, focusing her chakra as she reached out to make contact. It was more difficult for her—her chakra wasn't as naturally attuned to time as Sasuke's. But she was strong, and her resolve was unshakable.

As she synced her chakra with the orb, she could feel the flow of time within it—a steady pulse, like the ticking of a clock. She concentrated, willing the energy to slow, and after a few tense moments, the orb's light began to dim.

Sakura smiled, her confidence growing. She reversed the flow, speeding up time within the orb, watching as its energy pulsed faster and faster.

"Good," Ryusei said, nodding in approval. "You're getting the hang of it. But this is just the beginning."

Sasuke stepped back, his eyes still gleaming with the potential of what he had just learned. "So, this is how we'll fight. By bending time itself."

Ryusei's expression grew serious. "Yes. But remember—time is not just a weapon. It's a responsibility. If you misuse it, or lose control, the consequences could be catastrophic."

Sakura clenched her fists, her resolve stronger than ever. "We won't lose control. We'll master this."

Ryusei smiled faintly. "Good. Now, let's move on to the next phase. You've learned to control moments—now it's time to apply that in battle."

He stepped back, his aura glowing brighter as the realm around them shifted. The once serene landscape began to warp, and in an instant, shadowy figures appeared around them—shifting forms, echoes of past battles and future possibilities.

"Your next task," Ryusei said, his voice filled with authority, "is to fight these echoes. Use your control over time to outmaneuver them. Bend the moments to your advantage."

Sasuke and Sakura exchanged a glance, then turned to face the shadowy figures. Their training had only just begun, but they were ready.

Together, they launched themselves into battle, the echoes surging toward them as they began to unravel the secrets of time.

In the heart of the Realm of Time, their journey toward mastering temporal manipulation had begun, and with it, the first step toward preparing for the war that loomed on the horizon.