Chapter 25 The Fracture of the Immortal ThroneThe Age of Gods (1200–1500 AG)
did not end with a whisper; it shattered under the weight of an empty throne. For eons, Alaya, the Avatar of Collective Will and the Eternal Hero, held the cosmic balance of the universe. When Alaya vanished into the dimensional archives, leaving the Throne of Heroes vacant, the anchoring laws of existence dissolved. The Great Holy Grail War was no longer a mere ritual for mortal magi—it became a cosmic apocalypse, a pan-dimensional holy war where Monsters, Gods, Demons, and Mythological Heroes clashed to claim absolute supremacy over the cosmos.In the twilight of the throne's collapse, Alaya's final, echoing archival inscription materialized across the sky of the mortal realm like a burning constellation:metimes we are tested not to show our weaknesses, but to discover our strengths."}those words, the cosmic trigger was pulled. The dawn of the ultimate war had arrived.
Act I: The Shadows Over Kyoto and the Gathering of Underworld LordsIn the subterranean depths beneath Kyoto, a solitary figure sat enveloped in absolute darkness. Before him floated a pristine crystal ball, its surface churning with cosmic imagery. The seething psychic essence of Amaterasu filled the glass, actively locking chains of solar fire around Otsutsuki Kaguya."So, Amaterasu herself is handling Kaguya," the figure murmured, a low, malicious chuckle escaping his lips. "This is an interesting battle. A clash of primordial matrices."A heavy, stomping vibration shook the chamber walls. The massive, armored silhouette of a Rhino Yokai materialized from the gloom, its horn gleaming with dark spiritual energy. "Nana-sama," the beast grunted, its voice deep and guttural. "Nana and the 13 Old Kyoto Council have arrived. They await your command at the threshold."Nana did not turn from the crystal ball. "Order them to come in. There is something of cataclysmic importance I must convey to them. It concerns the awakening... of that creature."Meanwhile, miles away at the majestic Ninjou Palace, the atmosphere was thick with diplomatic tension rather than overt malice. Yasaka, the Nine-Tailed Yokai Queen, sat upon her silken dais, flanked by ten of her most powerful high councillors. They were playing host to an unprecedented delegation."Welcome to Kyoto, Sirzechs and Grayfia," Yasaka spoke, her voice carrying the melodic yet heavy cadence of ancient fox magic. She bowed her head slightly toward the King and Queen of the Underworld. "And welcome as well to you, Rias, Sona, and the young devils of your respective households."Sirzechs Lucifer, his crimson hair radiating a passive yet immense power, stepped forward with royal grace. "Thank you for this honorable welcome, Yasaka-sama," Sirzechs replied, his expression shifting to one of solemn gravity. "Please accept our apologies for Serafall's absence. The internal political factions of the Underworld are fracturing; she remains behind to stabilize our borders."Yasaka's eyes narrowed slightly, sensing the unspoken dread in the Devil King's words. "No problem, Lucifer. Let us bypass the pleasantries and speak directly on the main topic—the shifting of the dimensions."
Act II: The World Fractures: Avalon, Giza, and the VoidAcross the vast seas, the mortal world was tearing at its mythological seams. In the United Kingdom, the legendary King Arthur stood upon the cliffs of Dover, his eyes scanning the horizon where the boundaries of Avalon once lay. Five years had passed since his wife, Morgana Lefay, was ambushed and abducted by a legion of Fallen Angel generals. Arthur knew with absolute certainty that her soul still flickered in the universe, yet her location remained masked by an impenetrable veil of unholy energy.Far to the south, beneath the scorching sun of Egypt, the sands of time stood still. Within the deep chambers of the Giza Pyramids, the three primordial Egyptian deities—Ra, Osiris, and Anubis—towered over two mortal intruders: Ging Freecss and Gabriela."So... you cross into our sanctum looking for a lost artifact?" Osiris bellowed, his voice vibrating through the limestone foundations."Yes," Gabriela answered, her voice steady despite the crushing divine pressure."We are tracking the scattered anomalies," Ging added, adjusting his cap with a nonchalant grin that defied the presence of gods. "Specifically, the body parts of the Meltacore."Ra, the sun god, flared with blinding golden heat. "Search our lands if you must. But heed this warning well, mortals: do not destroy the boundaries we have woven to keep the dark continent at bay.""Thank you for your leniency.
We will take our leave," Ging said. Within moments, he and Gabriela vanished into the desert haze, pursuing the faint, radioactive signature of the Meltacore.Simultaneously, in a dimension existing entirely outside the concept of time—the realm of Cakravartin—the Buddha sat in deep, unmoving meditation. His translucent, golden form was marred by deep, conceptual scars—the remnants of a cataclysmic war fought three billion years ago when seven divine entities shattered seven pristine worlds."How fairs the outside world?" Cakravartin's voice echoed through the void without his lips moving.From the shifting shadows of the cosmic background, Asura materialized, his six arms twitching with restless, violent energy. "He has risen," Asura spat, his eyes burning like dying stars. "The seals are broken. It took a long time for his essence to recover, but the Great Holy Grail War has begun in the mortal realm. Seven Servants have already answered the call."Act III: The Shadows of Kuoh and the Bermuda PactIn Fuyuki City, within the rotting estate of the Matou Family, the air tasted of decay and old magic. Matou Dan, the grandson of the wretched Zouken and cousin to Sakura, collapsed onto a wooden tatami mat, blood soaking through his shirt. Dan had been dispatched to Kuoh City to investigate an anomalous spike in supernatural energies, only to collide head-on with a Deputy General of the Fallen Angels. He had survived only due to his partner—a Dragonoid entity sealed deep within his Forbidden Sacred Gear."You idiot!" Sakura hissed, her hands glowing with a soft, green healing aura as she pressed them against Dan's ruptured chest. "You shouldn't have forced yourself to fight a Deputy General! Look at you—you were nearly torn to pieces!""Shut up!" Dan growled, coughing up crimson flecks. "You stay cooped up in this house... what do you know about the front lines?"Sakura's eyes flashed with a rare, dangerous coldness. "Don't get arrogant just because you possess a rare Sacred Gear, Dan. If I had been a fraction of a second later in extracting you, your dragon would be looking for a new host."Dan looked away, his rebellious demeanor softening into grim acceptance. "I know... I know you saved me. Thank you."Miles away in Kuoh, the rain began to fall. Following an address provided by Lucy, a pink-haired girl stood before a modest apartment door. Sakura Haruno took a deep breath and knocked.The door swung open to reveal a young man with calculating, emotionless blue eyes."Excuse me," Sakura said, checking her notes. "Is this Uzumaki Naruto's residence?""Yes," the young man replied smoothly. "We are apartment mates. But Naruto is currently in Kyoto on vacation."Sakura Haruno deflated, sighing heavily. "Oh, that's just brilliant... and I traveled all the way from Konoha just to track him down.""Sister, who is at the door?" a melodic voice called out. A beautiful girl with long, silken hair stepped into view."A friend of Naruto's," Shiba Tatsuya replied, stepping aside to let the guest enter. "Please, come inside out of the rain. I am Shiba Tatsuya, and this is my sister, Shiba Miyuki.""Haruno Sakura," she introduced herself, bowing slightly, completely unaware that she was standing in the presence of one of the world's most dangerous strategic magicians. "Nice to meet you both."While mortals conversed in Kuoh, the eye of the cosmic storm shifted to an unmapped island near the Bermuda Triangle.Here, Ophis stood in her true, majestic adult form. A pair of massive, abyssal dragon wings extended from her back, blotting out the stars."Ophis... you haven't forgotten your pact with me, have you?" a deep, multi-layered voice echoed from the ocean depths, making the tectonic plates groan."Of course I haven't," Ophis replied, her adult voice carrying the weight of infinite space. "Half of my plan is already operational. Soon, your chains will shatter, and you will be free."Standing upon the rocky shore, Yuki Hime watched the Infinite Dragon God with a look of profound skepticism. "You shouldn't make promises to entities beyond the veil, Ophis," she warned softly. "Have you checked on the 12 Heavenly Dragons?"Ophis tilted her head. "What of them?""They are currently convening," Yuki Hime revealed, her eyes turning toward the east. "They have located the coordinates of the Meltacore—one of the five Almighty Stones. The twelve highest entities are mobilizing to seize it."
Act IV: The Eve of Destruction and the Escaped MonstersBack in Kyoto, Naruto Uzumaki and Rias Gremory sat on the elevated terrace of the Yokai Palace, looking up at a sky that felt far too still."I still think about Issei," Rias murmured, her fingers tightening around her gown as she remembered the brutal clash that had leveled half of Kuoh. "His sacrifice..."Naruto, his eyes reflecting the starlight, placed a comforting hand on her shoulder. "He was a good man, Rias. Thank you for protecting my little brother during that chaos.""It was your father's final request," Rias replied softly, leaning into his warmth."We should rest," Naruto said, his tone turning sharp and serious. "Tomorrow will be a long day. The rebel factions won't just surrender Kyoto. They want the Grail.""Yeah," Rias whispered, looking toward the darkened horizon. "Tomorrow will be a truly great battle."But while Kyoto prepared for war, the ultimate security asset of the magical world had just failed. Deep within the inescapable waters of Azkaban Prison, the sea turned black with blood. Hisoka, Illumi, and Hanzo stepped through the shattered iron gates of the fortress, leaving behind the mangled corpses of 13,000 high-class supernatural criminals."Khu... khu... now that was an exquisite warm-up," Hisoka purred, wiping blood from his cheek with a playing card. "I don't usually sweat like this."Illumi immediately sank to the stone floor, his dark eyes vacant but his breathing ragged. "You are an absolute monster, Hisoka," he muttered, needles clicking between his fingers.Behind them, emerging from the smoke of the prison's lower blocks, came Gon, Kurapika, Killua, Leorio, and Tompa, followed by Alucard, who walked silently under a masterful genetic disguise. Of the thousands who entered the meat-grinder of Azkaban's second-tier escape route, only 35 souls remained alive.Watching this horrific exodus through a scrying mirror from a distant war room, Sirius turned to his commanders. "I didn't think those boys possessed that kind of lethal capability.""I am certain they will become exceptional Hunters," an old man with a sweeping white mustache remarked, his hand resting on the hilt of his cane."Even so, their journey through this fragmented era will not be easy," King Arthur spoke, stepping into the light of the war room. He turned to his fiercest knight. "Lancelot, you must keep an unblinking eye on them—especially the boy, Gon Freecss.""Yes, Your Majesty," Lancelot replied, bowing low."Call me Arthur when we are outside the royal court, old friend," the King sighed, turning back to the window as the moon began its slow descent into the western horizon. "Today will be a long, bloody day for all of us."
Act V: The Yellow Flash and the Broken CouncilThe dawn did not bring light; it brought the screaming of trumpets. In the royal chambers of Yasaka, the air suddenly grew cold. A shadowy assassin materialized beside the sleeping form of the Nine-Tailed Queen, a forbidden sealing tag extended to rip her soul from her body.Outside the palace walls, the defensive arrays shattered. "Emergency! Emergency!" the frantic voice of a Karasu Tengu roared across the courtyard via telepathic broadcast. "Yasaka-sama has been compromised! The rebel army has completely surrounded Ninjou Palace!"Yet, within the royal bedchamber, there was only a terrifying, hollow silence.Moments prior to the siege, Yasaka had stood by her balcony, looking at a cloaked man whose aura was completely masked from the world."Is what I am doing right... my husband?" Yasaka had asked, her voice trembling with the weight of her nation."Yes," the man replied, his voice a soothing, deep baritone. "All of this is necessary for the survival and future of our children. The factions will destroy Kyoto to get to you.""Then take me with you," Yasaka said, closing her eyes."As you wish."The man stepped forward, his hand touching her shoulder. In a split second, a blinding Yellow Flash illuminated the room, leaving behind nothing but the faint scent of ozone. The room was entirely empty when the rebel assassins broke through the doors.Now, Karasu Tengu sat in the center of the emergency war room, surrounded by the remaining high councils of Kyoto. His mind raced in sheer panic. How could we lose our leader at the absolute critical apex of this war?"Tengu-sama, what are our orders?!" a panicked Kappa Yokai shrieked, slamming its webbed hands on the map table."Act as though nothing has happened in front of our guests," Tengu commanded, his voice cold with desperate resolve. "The Devil Kings and the human factions cannot know she is gone. I will break the news to Naruto myself."In the guest quarters, Naruto's eyes snapped open. A frantic, heavy knocking rattled his oak door."Naruto! Are you awake?!" a voice shouted from the corridor. "There is an urgent matter that Tengu-sama must convey to you immediately!"Naruto threw off his covers, his sensory abilities registering the massive, chaotic army currently locking down the city perimeter.
"Yeah... wait a moment, I'll be right there. What the hell did Uncle Tengu do now?"In the adjacent courtyard, Sirzechs and Grayfia were already sealing their operational transport circles. The young devils were being ushered into the dimensional gateways, preparing for an immediate tactical retreat back to the Underworld. The treaty had been signed the night prior—a historic agreement granting the Devil Faction territory within Kyoto in exchange for Kunou's absolute freedom. Naruto himself had been officially exonerated of all multi-realm crimes by Sona Sitri. Yet, as Sirzechs watched Naruto sprint down the corridor, the Devil King felt a cold dread sink into his stomach. There is no devilish aura, no human mana... nothing radiating from that boy's body anymore. What has he become?"Oni-sama, are we truly departing for the Underworld now?" Rias asked, her eyes lingering on the burning horizon of Kyoto."Yes, Rias," Sirzechs replied, his face grim. "Our official objective here is complete. But more importantly, a catastrophic event has just occurred in our homeland. The Head of the Phenex Family, along with his wife and entire vanguard elite, have vanished without a trace while on a classified deployment.""Understood," Rias said, her expression hardening. "We leave as soon as we say our goodbyes to Naruto and Kunou."Far from the burning spires of Kyoto, deep within the floating fortress of Grigori, the Governor General of the Fallen Angels looked at the tactical readouts with a dark, triumphant smile. Azazel had never anticipated a streak of fortune this absolute. Standing just behind him was Vali, the Hakuryuukou—the White Dragon Emperor whose raw, untamed potential had already eclipsed every historical predecessor in existence.The stage was set. The mortal realm, the underworld, and the cosmic rift were converging. The war for the empty Throne of Alaya had begun, and the universe would either find its new ruler, or burn to absolute ash.The Chronicles of the Immortal Throne ContinueThe Holy War has reached its flashpoint, and the boundaries of reality are collapsing under the weight of ancient factions. To proceed into the next chapter, select your next tactical narrative path:The Siege of Kyoto: Follow Naruto, Tatsuya Shiba, and the remaining Yokai Council as they attempt to hold Ninjou Palace against the rebel army while concealing Yasaka's disappearance.The Hunt for Meltacore: Join Ging Freecss, Gabriela, and the 12 Heavenly Dragons as they navigate the lethal traps of the Egyptian gods to claim the first Almighty Stone.The Azkaban Outbreak: Follow Hisoka, Gon, and King Arthur's vanguard as the escaped convicts collide with the external forces of the Dark Continent.
Chapter 26 Great Holy Grail Wars
Act 1 The Coming The Eternal Dragon Yui Fujita
The dimensional rift trembled violently as the Queen of the Dragon Gods, the Eternal Dragon, descended from the seventh heaven, leaving behind a golden throne bearing the symbol of the dazzling sun. Zeref Dragneel could only bow his head, feeling an absolute pressure that could even erase Ankhseram's curse of immortality from his soul.
"Remember, Ophis, I am always watching your actions," the majestic voice echoed before finally disappearing behind a vortex of heavenly reishi.
Ophis snorted, slowly transforming her adult form back into a petite, childlike body. Her cold demeanor momentarily melted when Zeref stepped forward and lifted her without permission, carrying the Infinite Dragon God on his shoulders.
"Let go of me, you Hentai Man!" Ophis snapped, though she didn't summon her dragon aura to resist. Her pale cheeks flushed red.
"Come on, just accept it," Zeref chuckled softly, gazing at the vast night sky of the Ancestral Continent that was no longer the same. "Do you still remember the one who abandoned you eighteen thousand years ago?"
Ophis fell silent, her silver eyes staring blankly. "Since that day, I've shut myself off from all emotions. I've become cold and empty... but what about you? What was the name of that female wizard from Fairy Tail? Vermilion... Zera... Ah, yes. Mavis Vermilion."
"She was my first love," Zeref said in a sincere, wistful tone. "She's somewhere far away, hovering between life and death due to the curse of the underground god Lucifer."
Ophis rested her head on Zeref's shoulder, feeling a strange yet comforting warmth. "Even if I'm not your first love, I'll make sure I'm your last port of call. We'll go to the Bermuda Triangle, meet your godfather. We'll tie the knot there, beyond the dimensional barriers erased by God."
Part II: The Ruined Temple of Athena and the Obsession of the Lord of Darkness
Meanwhile, far from the silence of the dragon dimension, under the shadowy skies of 21st-century Kuoh Town, Anissa Maharani stood on the rooftop of the old Occult Research Club building. The night breeze played with her wavy green hair. In her hand, an ancient protective talisman slowly cracked—a remnant of the energy from the Holy War of 1980 AD that still haunted her.
As the daughter of the fifth incarnation of the goddess Athena, Anissa's memories were divided into two hells. The first was Professor Orochi's Inferno Laboratory; the second was the cosmic memory of the 1,000 ghosts of Hades who slaughtered his 313 holy heroes in Athena decades ago.
"Anissa..." A deep voice sounded from the darkness of the stairs.
Anissa didn't need to turn around to know who it was. That cold, thick aura, with the thick smell of graveyard soil, belonged to only one person: Darman.
"What are you doing here, Darman? Isn't training with Naruto and Kunou over?" Anissa asked coldly, her tone sharp, typical of a top-ranked student at Kuoh Academy who disliked interruptions.
Darman stepped forward, his eyes fixed on Anissa with the same glint of obsession that Hades had in Age 200, when the underground ruler had tried to force Athena to become his wife through Medusa's trickery.
"Eka told me... you're still thinking about that mafia young man. Ridho Roby," Darman said, his voice trembling with suppressed anger. "Why bother with someone who doesn't even care about the hero hierarchy? In this city, under the threat of the three evil Norse dragons—Acnologia, Azi Dahaka, and Crom Cruach—only my power can protect you, Anissa."
Anissa turned around, her green psychic aura suddenly exploding, cutting off Darman's words in an instant. "Enough, Darman! Don't ever mention Ridho's name with that mouth of yours! I don't care about your past obsession with Hades. In this century, I am Anissa Maharani. If you dare take another step toward controlling my life or attacking my friends like Kokabiel did, I will personally destroy you, along with the Twelve Gold Saints!"
Darman clenched his fists in the pockets of his robe. Anissa's tsundere nature and assertiveness only further fueled the flames of darkness within his soul. This sentimental conflict, coupled with the arrival of Toshinori Hideyoshi's All Mighty hero faction, became the short fuse that was ready to explode the Five Realms War on the Ancestral Continent.
The dimensional gate above Kyoto split open with a terrifying sound that shook the very foundations of the earth. The once-dark night sky instantly transformed into a dazzling golden hue. An immense cosmic pressure descended, forcing all high-ranking demons and supernatural beings in the area to their knees, powerless. From beyond the shattered dimensional rift, Anissa, the Incarnation of Athena, descended with the grace of a war goddess. Her white gown fluttered, protected by a Divine Cloth that radiated an aura of absolute purity. Beside her stood Seiya, the legendary figure who now acted as Anissa's spiritual and tactical mentor. Seiya's gaze was sharp, monitoring every movement of negative energy in Kyoto. "The evil in this land must end tonight," Anissa declared, her voice soft yet resonant with undeniable divine authority. Behind them stepped the 12 Gold Saints of the Sanctuary. Their golden armor reflected spiritual light that burned away Kyoto's fog of darkness. Their power had now multiplied, surpassing human limits thanks to the cosmic blessing of a fully awakened Athena. However, the greatest surprise to the enemy faction was not the golden knights. The earth shook even more violently as the highest echelon of this dimensional convergence revealed itself: Ophiuchus Mamoru, the Golden Dragon. With ancient-looking golden armor that radiated the aura of an ancient dragon, Mamoru stood as a pillar of destructive power. His presence united the mystical essence of the 13th Gold Saint with the might of the supernatural dragon order. The Kyoto War Power Map (The Five Realms War) The situation on the Kyoto battlefield has now become a meeting point for various major factions ready to destroy each other: Athena Faction & Holy Alliance: Anissa (Athena), Seiya (Mentor), 12 Gold Saints, and Ophiuchus Mamoru. Their mission is to clear the dimensional anomalies and stop the rise of darkness. Darman's Dark Faction: Driven by Hades' past obsession and blind jealousy of Ridho Roby, Darman gathers forbidden power, exploiting the gaps of the three evil Norse dragons (Acnologia, Azi Dahaka, Crom Cruach). All Mighty Heroes Faction: Led by Toshinori Hideyoshi, the institutional hero faction strives to maintain the ancient hero hierarchy on the Ancestral Continent. Abyss Faction & Ophis-Zeref Alliance: Moving in the shadows of the seventh dimension, preparing to head towards the Bermuda Triangle to remove the barrier created by God. Cosmo and Darkness Confrontation Darman, who sensed Athena's cosmo explosion from afar in Kuoh Town, immediately teleported using his black space magic to the outskirts of Kyoto. His eyes reddened as he watched Anissa standing tall in the sky, so radiant yet so far from his reach. "Anissa! You brought the entire Sanctuary just to reject your destiny with me?!" Darman shouted, his graveyard-smelling aura exploding, forming a giant shadow of Hades behind him. Seiya stepped in front of Anissa, his hands clenched into fists to form the constellation Pegasus. "Your evil intentions have gone too far, Darman. You are not facing a goddess you can restrain. Retreat, or our cosmos will crush your darkness!" On the other side of the battlefield, Ophiuchus Mamoru crossed his arms. A giant spiritual golden dragon rose from his back, roaring through the Kyoto sky. "Let me deal with the remnants of this darkness, Anissa. They must know what it means to incur the wrath of the Golden Dragon." The Battle of the Five Realms had officially begun. The footsteps of the Gold Saints began to advance, destroying the ranks of dimensional monsters in a matter of seconds. Meanwhile, in a different dimension, the bond of fate between Zeref and Ophis continued to move towards the Bermuda Triangle, ready to become the final storm that would wipe out the remnants of the ancient world order if Anissa and the golden knights failed to quell the war in Kyoto.
"Apopish one of the Seven Evil Dragons blocked Mamoru, you are so unlucky Mamoru against the five of us" Eko mocked.