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

The silence of the dawn did little to settle the unease rippling through the Hidden Leaf. The shinobi who had survived the night's cataclysmic battle stood in scattered groups along the rebuilt barricades. Despite the faint light spilling across the horizon, their gazes remained locked on the distant skyline, where faint flickers of red lightning still danced. The battle had been won for now, but no one dared celebrate.

Naruto strode through the rubble-strewn streets with purpose, his shadow stretching behind him in the growing light. Beside him, Sasuke moved with the fluid grace of a predator on alert, Sharingan flickering as he scanned their surroundings. Sakura followed close, her fists glowing faintly with residual chakra from the earlier battle. Anon lingered in the gloom just behind them, his presence an extension of the shadows that seemed to breathe life around him.

Ryusei led the group, his aura subtly crackling with Time energy as he walked. The storm of energy within him had yet to settle after their confrontation with the Knight and the Herald. His focus was sharp, his expression unreadable as they approached the central command post where Minato waited.

When they arrived, Minato was hunched over a table, scanning a map riddled with hastily drawn annotations. The flicker of a nearby torch cast shadows across his face, but the sharp determination in his eyes was unmistakable. He looked up as they approached, straightening with a faint nod.

"We don't have much time," Minato began, gesturing to the map. "The convergence is still active, and the residual energy suggests another wave will strike soon. We need to capitalize on the time we've bought ourselves and plan our counterattack."

Naruto crossed his arms, his gaze flicking to the horizon. "You really think we can stop this? I mean, for good?"

Minato's eyes softened slightly, but his tone remained firm. "We have to believe we can. If we don't, no one else will."

Sasuke stepped forward, his voice steady. "What's the next move? Do we hold our ground, or take the fight to them?"

Minato hesitated for a moment, then pointed to three key locations marked on the map. "We need to disrupt their footholds. These points are the anchors of the convergence in our dimension. If we can sever them, we might force the Herald and whatever's left of the Knight to retreat—maybe even destroy their connection to this world entirely."

Ryusei studied the map, his brow furrowing. "What's the risk?"

Minato's gaze flicked to Ryusei. "High. The energy readings from these points are unlike anything we've faced. The convergence has fortified them with residual energies from other timelines. If we fail to disrupt them, the convergence will likely gain enough strength to launch a final assault that could end us all."

Naruto clenched his fists, his voice rising. "Then we can't fail. We've come this far—there's no way we're letting them win now."

Sakura placed a hand on his arm, her touch grounding. "We'll do this together. Just like always."

Minato nodded, his expression grave. "I'll assign teams to each anchor. Ryusei, you'll lead the charge on the central point. Anon, you'll take the eastern anchor. Sasuke and Sakura, you'll handle the western point. Naruto—"

Naruto stepped forward before Minato could finish. "I'll go where the fight is hardest. Wherever they need me most, that's where I'll be."

Minato gave him a faint smile, pride shining briefly in his eyes. "That's what I thought you'd say. You'll back up Ryusei on the central front. It's the most heavily fortified."

The group exchanged nods, their resolve solidifying.

Before they could leave, a faint tremor rippled through the ground beneath their feet. The air grew heavy, and the flicker of red lightning on the horizon intensified. Ryusei's gaze snapped upward, his Time sense prickling.

"They're moving," he said, his voice sharp. "We need to go now."

Minato didn't hesitate. "You know your assignments. Move out!"

Naruto gave Sasuke a brief nod, a silent exchange of trust between rivals turned allies. Sakura offered Ryusei a faint smile before following Sasuke toward the western perimeter. Anon disappeared into the shadows without a word, his presence fading like smoke.

As Ryusei and Naruto sprinted toward the central front, the weight of their mission pressed heavily on their shoulders. The streets blurred around them as they moved, the village's broken walls giving way to open terrain scarred by battle. The faint glow of the rising sun painted the horizon in muted golds and reds, a stark contrast to the ominous storm clouds gathering above the convergence's anchors.

When they reached the central front, the sight that greeted them was enough to steal their breath. The convergence's energy had coalesced into a massive, pulsating vortex that hovered above the anchor point. Tendrils of red lightning lashed out from its core, tearing into the earth and leaving trails of scorched rock in their wake. Dozens of monstrous figures swarmed the area, their forms twisted and unnatural.

Naruto let out a low whistle. "Guess they're not gonna make this easy."

Ryusei's lips twitched into a faint smirk. "Wouldn't be any fun if they did."

Without waiting for a response, Ryusei surged forward, his aura igniting with a blaze of Time and Void energy. He weaved through the swarm of monsters with precision, each strike of his blade leaving behind a trail of shimmering distortions. Naruto followed close behind, his Rasenshuriken glowing with reversed time energy as he hurled it into the fray. The resulting explosion tore through the ranks of the convergence's forces, scattering debris and ash in every direction.

Despite the chaos, the two shinobi moved with practiced ease, their attacks complementing each other in a seamless display of teamwork. Naruto's relentless energy and Ryusei's calculated precision formed a deadly combination that left the enemy forces reeling.

But the closer they got to the anchor point, the stronger the resistance became. Larger, more powerful creatures emerged from the vortex, their forms crackling with raw energy. One, in particular, stood out—a towering beast with obsidian armor and glowing red eyes that locked onto the approaching shinobi.

Ryusei's gaze narrowed. "Naruto, cover me. I'll take this one."

Naruto hesitated for a fraction of a second before nodding. "You got it. Just don't get yourself killed."

Ryusei didn't respond. Instead, he surged forward, his blade cutting through the air as he closed the distance between himself and the monstrous figure. The beast let out a deafening roar, swinging a massive, clawed hand at Ryusei. He dodged with a burst of Time energy, reappearing behind the creature and driving his blade into its side. The beast howled in pain, its movements growing more frantic as it lashed out in desperation.

Meanwhile, Naruto launched himself into the fray, his Rasenshuriken tearing through the ranks of lesser creatures with devastating efficiency. Every explosion of energy sent shockwaves rippling through the battlefield, clearing a path for the advancing shinobi.

As the battle raged on, the storm above the anchor point grew darker, the vortex pulsing with an intensity that made the air crackle. Ryusei could feel the weight of the convergence pressing down on him, but he refused to yield. With a final burst of energy, he drove his blade deep into the beast's chest, unleashing a surge of Void energy that shattered its form into shards of blackened ash.

Breathing heavily, he turned to find Naruto, who stood amid a sea of defeated enemies, his Rasenshuriken dissipating into faint wisps of energy. Despite the exhaustion etched into his features, Naruto grinned.

"Not bad, huh?"

Ryusei allowed himself a faint chuckle. "Not bad at all."

As the two shinobi stood amidst the wreckage, the storm above them rumbled ominously. The anchor point still pulsed with energy, its core glowing brighter with each passing moment.

Ryusei's expression grew serious. "This is just the beginning."

Naruto nodded, his grin fading. "Then let's finish it."

Together, they turned toward the anchor point, ready to face whatever the convergence had in store for them next.