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In the phantasmagoria of tales that swirl through the world of Naruto, few figures stand as polarizing as him: Arthur Bennett.
Those who heard his name revered it and held it in high esteem.
Some regarded him as a man guided by voracious ambition; others hailed him as a destined harbinger of greatness.
But one truth remained indisputable: he was anything but lazy.
Arthur's journey began as a newcomer in the world of ninjas, the world of Naruto Uzumaki. He was swept into that world for what he believed was merely a game.
Elysium—a treacherous organization run by Ursula Von Der Leyen III—had ensnared him in their experiment.
Plunged into a foreign landscape, he embarked on what was initially a quest to succeed at said game. But the universe had other plans.
Deceived by Elysium, he was cast into the annals of villainy and gripped by thoughts of revenge against a world he felt had forsaken him.
Yet, standing firm, he clung steadfastly to his faith in Jesus Christ as his only Lord.
Was he the only one thrust into this world? Nay, for there were others who also came.
Alexander Costa, now Hyūga; Margaret Campbell, now Senju; Jasper Reza, now Ōtsutsuki; Alice Dubois, now Yamanaka; William Rodriguez, now Uzumaki; and lastly, Jada Schmidt, now Uchiha.
They were all laden with the gifts of their circumstances and had quickly flourished, leveraging the advantages bestowed upon them as if by divine decree of their new roles in this world.
Yet Arthur was thrust into this maelstrom with scarcely a scrap to call his own.
He faced trials that would break many—betrayals, heartbreaks, and conflicts that would mar the spirit. Each encounter—each painful instance—pulled at his consciousness.
But in the face of hardship, he proved that luck was an illusion of those who feared the struggle. He did not believe in luck; he believed in faith—the conviction that fanned the flames of ambition within him.
Because in this world, only an indomitable force could truly rule.
From the very beginning, that was Arthur's goal.
So he abandoned the Leaf Village altogether and set forth, armed with one of the most ultimate techniques of teleportation: the Flying raijin.
With it, he garnered power, influence, and respect. He even became the shadow governor of an entire country. He had also become a monk respected by many, showing both wisdom and authority.
Arthur triumphed, only to eventually find his victory smothered under the others from earth. They sought to rein him back into the fold. But even after they had trapped him in a corner, his faith shone like a beacon in the darkness of his despair.
What they lacked that Arthur didn't was wisdom. He knew that strength came not just from raw power but from the cultivation of faith.
So he toiled by always strengthening himself without anyone being aware, preparing for the day when all of his plans could be fulfilled.
As months passed, he had devised a grand tournament—a spectacle that attracted formidable ninjas and heroes hungry for fame, riches, or glory.
One such hero was Lars Alexandersson, who dazzled all with incredible displays of skill.
Arthur had also participated in this tournament by disguising himself as a threatening opponent named Hoshikaze.
In an exhilarating showdown during the finals, he faced William. The clash itself was to the audience's expectation: Arthur obliterated him.
That day marked a turning point for domination.
As things settled on that grand tournament, Arthur seized an opportunity many would consider reckless: he had targeted none other than Sasuke Uchiha.
Arthur's desire was to reclaim the Uchiha for his own designs, not to redeem him like the others wanted. Even Sasuke's wife from the lore, Sakura Haruno, failed to stop him.
How could she when those from earth were stripping the main cast of their much-needed character development?
Without their echoes of plot armour, their fleeting sentiments of loss were drowned out by everything being handed to them.
As such, Arthur succeeded in bringing Sasuke to Orochimaru like the narrative dictated.
That's not to say things were easy. Arthur had an adversary in the way: Alice—now Yamanaka. She was an easy contender in this world to try and stop him where the others failed at.
Because of her failure, he was forced to reevaluate things.
Elsewhere, the ramifications of his actions were affecting places like the Leaf Village. Then there was another factor at play: Naruto Uzumaki was getting stronger.
As events spiraled in unforeseen directions, the previously unearthly design of this world began to become more complex.
Arthur by all means had to do something. Even with the Akatsuki organization not being far off.
They had learned of his existence, and they either wanted to recruit him or kill him.
Either or, he would not want to join that malevolent force.
Arthur was the type to forge a new existence—one molded not by the destinies of others, but by his own hand.
The knowledge he had amassed, the connections he created, and the lessons he'd learned were all coming together to allow him to thrive in this world.
Now more than ever, his journey was about to become far more interesting.
Whatever awaited him remained shrouded in the mysteries of tomorrow—a tomorrow he was more than eager to see be destroyed by his hands.