this is a Narutobase fanfic set in a fictional world with no belief in a celestial being but men with strength may become the deities of "good" and "evil".
this chapter is more of a prologue to see if people like the writing style and storyline thusfar.
Chapter 1: The Portrait of Ibarik.
Heaven... Hell... these images remain shattered in the modern times of this world, however their influence remain and thus man has created both heaven and hell in their world. in this troubled place, god and the devil both exist. They are not divine beings but men of leadership and strength. However be it god or a devil, a man's ambitions can never change.
Heaven... Hell... the only thing keeping the world from destruction is neither of these and also both of these.
within a tunnel lit only be a flaming torch 3 cloaked men walk along through the abyss of darkness surrounding them.
????: We're getting close now.
????: Why do you need this artefact though kirabi?
????: That's Devil-sama to you Theos you worm!!
the angered man goes to strike Theos only to have his arm gripped by kirabi, stopping the assault
Kirabi: Daemon, it is fine. I can understand the skepticism over the existence of ancient relics of such great power.
Daemon: Still, i don't know why you picked this idiot to come along with us. he's not even been promoted from our regular soldier ranks yet.
Theos: It's a painting... what possible good could a painting be?
Kirabi: It is rumoured to hold mystical powers beyond imagination. We are approaching the chamber.
The group enter a large hall and the dust scatters from the doorswirling through the room. Dimly lit by the torch, a small square panel is seen at the far end of the room. As the group reach the panel, Kirabi wipes away the dust and reveals a portrait. An evil looking man with eyes which look like those of a true demon is pictured in the portrait. His long black hair sweeping down. Kirabi proceeded to wipe off the dust to reveal the title of the picture.
Kirabi: This is it. The Portrait of Suxen.
Theos: It's a painting... and not a very good one either...
A cold feeling descends in the air as Kirabi picks up the portrait from the wall. the light of the torch suddenly dies out and a clatter of wood is heard on the floor. An unknown voice is heard from the darkness.
????: I must thank you for all the effort you've put in for me. Allow me to enlighten you to the situation.
The room suddenly lightens as one by one torches on the chamber walls are lit. A man is dressed in a long flowing black cloak before Theos and Daemon.
Daemon: No!!... You're the person in the portrait! What have you done with Devil-sama?!
????: Oh, so that fool was the new devil was he? well that certainly saves me doing more work. allow me to introduce myself, I am Nexus. Ex-Devil... New Devil...
Daemon: Nexus?! no... that's a lie! he was killed 400 years ago!
Nexus: I wouldn't expect a fool such as yourself to believe me.
Nexus puts on a pair of black leather gloves and picks up the portrait which is laying face down on the floor.
Nexus: Here is all the proof you need.
As nexus turns round the portrait to Daemon shock strikes down kirabi's companions. The portrait was a picture of the cloaked Kirabi and the portrait's title had changed... The Portrait of Ibarik. Nexus takes down a lit torch from the wall and proceeds to light the portrait on fire.
Daemon: NO!!!
Nexus: Such wonderful tones are the screams of a man in pain from loss.
Daemon runs his sword through Nexus' heart as Nexus throws the burning portrait behind himself. with a slight smirk nexus thrusts his hand through Daemon's chest spraying blood across Theos who is stood behind Daemon in a mixture of awe and complete terror.
As the portrait reduces to ash and Daemon dies coughing up blood but unable to speak... his last action reaching his hand up to Nexus' face before it falls limp and lifeless. Daemon's body collapses to the floor and Nexus removes the sword from his chest.
Nexus: At least you don't seem a total fool... tell me, what is your name?
Theos: Th-Th-Theos... sir.
Nexus: I heard your comment about the "Portrait" but for freeing me I shall let you live. Improsened and kept in eternal torture, I was betrayed by my general so he could claim my title. And to insult me more he not only tricked me into my sealing but kept me on display as torture and amusement!!
Theos shivers in fear at this mighty beast... a man so fierce looking that the term "Devil" suited him more than "man".
Nexus: Come, you need not be afraid. My time has come once again, and i shall destroy the fools who oppose me!!
this chapter is more of a prologue to see if people like the writing style and storyline thusfar.
Chapter 1: The Portrait of Ibarik.
Heaven... Hell... these images remain shattered in the modern times of this world, however their influence remain and thus man has created both heaven and hell in their world. in this troubled place, god and the devil both exist. They are not divine beings but men of leadership and strength. However be it god or a devil, a man's ambitions can never change.
Heaven... Hell... the only thing keeping the world from destruction is neither of these and also both of these.
within a tunnel lit only be a flaming torch 3 cloaked men walk along through the abyss of darkness surrounding them.
????: We're getting close now.
????: Why do you need this artefact though kirabi?
????: That's Devil-sama to you Theos you worm!!
the angered man goes to strike Theos only to have his arm gripped by kirabi, stopping the assault
Kirabi: Daemon, it is fine. I can understand the skepticism over the existence of ancient relics of such great power.
Daemon: Still, i don't know why you picked this idiot to come along with us. he's not even been promoted from our regular soldier ranks yet.
Theos: It's a painting... what possible good could a painting be?
Kirabi: It is rumoured to hold mystical powers beyond imagination. We are approaching the chamber.
The group enter a large hall and the dust scatters from the doorswirling through the room. Dimly lit by the torch, a small square panel is seen at the far end of the room. As the group reach the panel, Kirabi wipes away the dust and reveals a portrait. An evil looking man with eyes which look like those of a true demon is pictured in the portrait. His long black hair sweeping down. Kirabi proceeded to wipe off the dust to reveal the title of the picture.
Kirabi: This is it. The Portrait of Suxen.
Theos: It's a painting... and not a very good one either...
A cold feeling descends in the air as Kirabi picks up the portrait from the wall. the light of the torch suddenly dies out and a clatter of wood is heard on the floor. An unknown voice is heard from the darkness.
????: I must thank you for all the effort you've put in for me. Allow me to enlighten you to the situation.
The room suddenly lightens as one by one torches on the chamber walls are lit. A man is dressed in a long flowing black cloak before Theos and Daemon.
Daemon: No!!... You're the person in the portrait! What have you done with Devil-sama?!
????: Oh, so that fool was the new devil was he? well that certainly saves me doing more work. allow me to introduce myself, I am Nexus. Ex-Devil... New Devil...
Daemon: Nexus?! no... that's a lie! he was killed 400 years ago!
Nexus: I wouldn't expect a fool such as yourself to believe me.
Nexus puts on a pair of black leather gloves and picks up the portrait which is laying face down on the floor.
Nexus: Here is all the proof you need.
As nexus turns round the portrait to Daemon shock strikes down kirabi's companions. The portrait was a picture of the cloaked Kirabi and the portrait's title had changed... The Portrait of Ibarik. Nexus takes down a lit torch from the wall and proceeds to light the portrait on fire.
Daemon: NO!!!
Nexus: Such wonderful tones are the screams of a man in pain from loss.
Daemon runs his sword through Nexus' heart as Nexus throws the burning portrait behind himself. with a slight smirk nexus thrusts his hand through Daemon's chest spraying blood across Theos who is stood behind Daemon in a mixture of awe and complete terror.
As the portrait reduces to ash and Daemon dies coughing up blood but unable to speak... his last action reaching his hand up to Nexus' face before it falls limp and lifeless. Daemon's body collapses to the floor and Nexus removes the sword from his chest.
Nexus: At least you don't seem a total fool... tell me, what is your name?
Theos: Th-Th-Theos... sir.
Nexus: I heard your comment about the "Portrait" but for freeing me I shall let you live. Improsened and kept in eternal torture, I was betrayed by my general so he could claim my title. And to insult me more he not only tricked me into my sealing but kept me on display as torture and amusement!!
Theos shivers in fear at this mighty beast... a man so fierce looking that the term "Devil" suited him more than "man".
Nexus: Come, you need not be afraid. My time has come once again, and i shall destroy the fools who oppose me!!
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