(The studio opens and walks in the cast and crew of True Chosen Redux)

Tayuya: What the hell took so long?

(No one said anything in response and silently went to work)

Naruto (The Seventh Hokage) (calmly): It's been nearly eight years since the last time we done this. It's no wonder they're like this

(Tayuya, Kari, Davis, Takato, Rika, Henry, Jun, Ryo, Tai and many other stares at the older Naruto in shock)

Shikamaru (Hokage's Chief Aide): Oh right. (Shikamaru shakes his head) Naruto, come with me (Shikamaru walks off with Naruto right behind him)

(Tayuya shakes her head slowly)

Tayuya: Those dumb fuckers!

(Takato turns to Tayuya frowning)

Takato: What was that about?

(Tayuya opens her mouth to respond with Naruto and Shikamaru rushed into the studio, thirteen-year-old children once more)

Naruto (Laughs): Alright, let's do this, dattebayo!

Shikamaru: How troublesome

(Everyone, but Naruto, Shikamaru, and Tayuya, stare between one another)

Davis: Are you really going to act like that didn't just happen?

(Naruto stares at Takato smiling and turns to the camera)

Naruto: Alright it's show time once more! Konsu does not own Naruto or the Digimon Series. Please enjoy and we apologize for the super long wait, dattebayo!

Shikamaru: Enjoy yourselves if you want. I'm gonna take a nap. That time shift was exhausting

Davis and Tai: What do you mean!

Kari (shakes her head): Enjoy this chapter previously Card Slash Part 3 now titled – Matrix Evolution…

This was not good, not good at all, but Tayuya was a kunoichi above all else, and she was trained to handle hopeless and shitty situations. Well, maybe not to this degree considering she was dealing with digital monsters and not powerful ninja, but the same teachings could apply here. The problem, however, was the fact she was not alone and had two others to worry about. If she were to follow what she was taught, she would abandon the deadweight and escape to fight another day. However, she just couldn't do that, not anymore. When did she become so soft that she would worry about others? Honestly, she didn't know, but something had to be done.

"Hey, Scarf Bastard," Ryo glared at Tayuya for the name. "Take the girl and run. I can't do anything with you both here," Tayuya drew her flute and brought it to her mouth, but did not play, not yet. "The three of us will die if we remain together. Separating is the best fucking chance we got."

That was a stupid plan, a real stupid one. Ryo, knew all about the Demon Lords. It would be suicide for this girl to face off with not just one, but two of them without backup.

"I don't think so! You'll die without any help." Stated Ryo.

Cursing the boy, Tayuya, never took her eyes off the Demon Lords. Strangely, the two had yet to move to attack them. Talk about being oddly gallant when she's trying to get this boy to run.

"Listen fucker! I really hate repeating myself, but we'll all die if we remain together," Tayuya gripped her flute tightly. "I don't fucking know you and you sure as hell don't know me, but you know that girl right?" Suzie clutched onto Ryo's leg tightly, while simultaneously suffocating her Lopmon. "You have to protect her! Protect the chosen with the Lopmon!" Tayuya made sure to stretch these words as quietly, and yet, as harshly as she could. Black energy slowly released from Tayuya's body. "Now go!" Snapped Tayuya, the black energy exploding from her body and knocking Ryo and Suzie off their feet.

Daemon grinned from beneath his hood, and held up a hand, energy gathering in it.

"Beelzemon, I'll take care of the Darkness Girl."

Grunting in annoyance, Beelzemon revved Behemoth, and glared at the rising children behind Tayuya. Cracking open an eye, Ryo, saw Beelzebumon glaring at him with his glowing red eyes, and the boy glared back without fear. Amusement danced in Beelzemon's eyes, and he cackled madly.

"That's quite the glare ya got there, punk! I'm gonna enjoy wipin' it off your face!"

Clinching his fist, Ryo, took one last look at Tayuya, but saw nothing but a pillar of darkness in her place. The Powers of Darkness was making his skin crawl and not in a pleasant way. The power was not evil, far from it, but it was thick and suffocating. This girl, he had no idea who or what she was, but he really hoped that she remained on their side.

"CYBERDRAMON!" screamed Ryo as he grabbed Suzie and ran.

A maniacal laugh escaped Beelzemon watching the boy run. Oh, this was going to be so much fun. His laughter became louder when Cyberdramon appeared. The Demon Lord of Gluttony narrowed his eyes watching the boy leap off the building with the small girl holding her rabbit. The boy's pet caught him and his companions effortlessly, and without a glance at him, flew off. Oh, no, Beelzemon was not going to let that go. No one, especially not an neutered Digimon was going to ignore him and get away with it. He was going to enjoy breaking it.

Cackling louder, Beelzemon revved Behemoth once more, and then gave chase. It didn't take long for him to catch them, and without giving Cyberdramon the time to react, shot the Digimon in the back. A roar of pain escaped Cyberdramon, and it plummeted towards the ground. The children and the rabbit fell fast after the Ultimate. While not caring about the children or the rabbit, Beelzemon had every intention of making Cyberdramon suffer painfully. Revving his bike once more, a thousand evil thoughts.

However, those thoughts triggered something in Suzie. She had no idea what he was thinking, but she felt something, and it caused her to tremble greatly as she fell. A wail escaped Suzie and when it did, her digivice released a blinding golden glow. Power surged through Lopmon and it leaped out of Suzie's arm with a cry that sounded through the area.

Lopmon digivolve to…

A long arm grabbed Cyberdramon, Ryo, and Suize out of the air, and in the next moment, a rush of wind blew passed their faces, and they were now standing on a building behind Beelzemon. The Demon Lord saw the movement, and although it was impressive, it was nothing he could not handle. Honestly, child's play.

Antylamon!

A twitch went through Beelzemon's eye feeling the rabbit's power continuing to grow. Antylamon's power was continuing to rise at an alarming rate and did not seem to be stopping anytime soon. This might be fun. A bloodthirsty grin slowly spread across Beelzemon's face seeing the fearless and withering glare Antylamon was giving him. The power bubbling within her was beginning to overflow, and a faint light emitted from her body. Another digivolution?

"Interesting, you're too damn interesting, Antylamon!" Laughed Beelzemon.

Still laughing madly, Beelzemon, aimed his guns at the glaring giant rabbit thing, and fired. The bullets flew fast and true. A blast of black energy from below completely wiped out Beelzemon's attack. Thrusters are heard and a familiar Digimon appeared from below, rising until it was hovering above him, giving him a menacing glare. The color was all wrong, but Beelzemon recognized the bread obsessed pineapple head. Honestly, he never expected to run into him again.

"You look good in black!" sneered Beelzemon.

A feral growl is BlackWarGrowlmon's response, its eyes taking on an intense red glow. The ports on its chest quickly gathers energy and before Beelzemon could respond, two giant beams of black energy shot from BlackWarGrowlmon's chest and struck him. The attack sent Beelzemon flying fast. He crashed through multiple buildings, causing them to crumble to the ground. BlackWarGrowlmon's attack however, vaporized the rest of the buildings and was slowly eating away at Beelzemon's body. The demon lord gritted his teeth and pushed against the Atomic Blaster attack with his claws. Data seeped from his claws as he continued to push back.

"DON'T GET FULL OF YOURSELF MAGGOT!" Roared Beelzemon.

The Demon Lord stomped his feet into the ground and held his ground. Roaring louder, Beelzemon's gripped the attack and with a mighty war, shattered the attack. Snarling, Beelzemon, drew his shotguns, and without hesitation, aimed behind his back, and then fired rapidly. The bullets struck, and a loud deep cry is heard. A heavy bang sounds, and Beelzemon grinned nastily. Slowly turning around, Beelzemon, sneered at BlackWarGrowlmon. The large Digimon had cracks spreading across its chest plate with data leaking profusely from them. A groan escaped BlackWarGrowlmon. It tried rising to its feet but collapsed from the damage it took from Beelzemon's basic attacks. The gap in strength was truly massive. This was apparent to BlackWarGreymon and Beelzemon.

"Look at you, ya big truck," started Beelzemon approaching BlackWarGrowlmon with long, yet slow strides. "Despite being in a different form you're once again about to be deleted by my hands," Beelzemon's red eyes, glared at BlackWarGrowlmon's damaged, and slightly glowing form. "This time I won't be letting your data run free, Pineapple Head." Now inches away from BlackWarGrowlmon, Beelzemon aimed his shotguns at him. Data suddenly wrapped around BlackWarGrowlmon and when it cleared, BlackGuilmon was in its place. Adjusting his aim, Beelzemon was not surprised to see BlackGuilmon's fearless, yet feral gaze. Even in the face of death itself, this little pet still had guts, and honestly, this was something Beelzemon admired about the bread loving buffoon. Oh well, admiration or not, the pet still had to be deleted. This time for good.

Something caught Beelzemon's eyes and he looked up to see a red orb of energy heading straight towards him. Aiming one of his shotguns at the attack, Beelzemon paused seeing the attack shifting course and heading straight for the down BlackGuilmon. The orb struck and a bright light engulfed the mon. The light shined brightly and then shot high in the air, piercing the clouds. Leaping away from the intense light, Beelzemon stared at it in wonder.

"What in the world?"

Understandably confused, Beelzemon continued to stare at it and that is when he felt it. Power. It did not just come from the light in front of him, but all around. Looking around wildly, he saw multiple beams of light piercing the sky, all in different colors of the rainbow and then some. The air grew dense with the many powers flooding the area. If Beelzemon were a few evolutions lower, he was positive he would have suffocated. Interesting. Looks like he would be in for a good fight after all. The light shooting from BlackGuilmon soon cleared and when it did, not BlackGuilmon stood there, but Guilmon. The red Digimon stared at its red claws, clearly fascinated. However, the red claws quickly shifted back to black as did the rest of its form. BlackGuilmon stood once more, and yet, that same childish fascination filled its golden eyes.

"Guilmon!"

Recognizing the voice, Beelzemon watched as the owner ran up to its pet, worry etched on its face. Disgusting. Watching the boy check over the pet, Beelzemon saw two young children in its place, doing the same to an Impmon. The illusion faded as quickly as it came. Rage suddenly filled Beelzemon and once more he aimed his shotguns at his enemy, no, the worms in front of him. Having caught the movement, the Owner, glared at Beelzemon, and a bright light shined from the digivice attached to its waist.

Matrix Evolution

BlackGuilmon Digivovle to…ChaosDukemon

ChaosDukemon stood tall and glared at Beelzemon. A familiar terror suddenly squeezed at Beelzemon's heart. This feeling. He brought his hand to his forehead and found that he was sweating. What was this? This Black Knight Digimon. It felt like that evil dragon mon, Megidramon. Yes, he knew what this knight was all too well. The form may be different, but this was most definitely Megidramon. The power expelling from the Virus Knight was no laughing matter. It was strong, a lot stronger than Megidramon. He watched, ChaosDukemon stare at its darken hands in almost bewilderment.

"Strange." Mumbled ChaosDukemon.

Although he could not see himself, ChaosDukemon was certain he was different. Not just inside, but out as well. The knight took a small glance to his right and observed his reflection in the cracks of a broken window. Black. His once white armor was now black, and the blue decorating his cape and the pieces of his armor was almost purple, no, even the purple was nearly black. What was this form? Did AncientIrismon's power orbs cause this? That had to be it? Now was not the time for this. He had Demon Lord to destroy and absorb. A dark chuckle escaped ChaosDukemon. After he deleted this Digimon he would deal with the D-Reaper, and then the rest of little Digimon flying around. Hmm, he shouldn't forget about the little humans either. Destroy, he would destroy them all!

"NO!"

Takato's voice sounded in ChaosDukemon's mind and the mon gripped his head.

"Guilmon…we need to stay in control!"

"Silence! I will destroy everything!" snarled ChaosDukemon. "And I'll be starting with this upstart demon!" Beelzemon did not take kindly to this. "Prepare for deletion False Fly Lord!"

A vein pulsated violently Beelzemon's head and he charged ChaosDukemon, roaring madly.

"Guilmon, please! Don't do this!"

Black energy flared from ChaosDukemon's lance, almost like electricity and the energy quickly gathered at the tip of the lance. The Chaos Knight charged forward, speaking to the annoyance in his head and then proceeded to lock him away until everything was over.

'You want me to stop? Why? Is this not what you also want, Tamer? You want this more than me. Don't you dare say you don't! I can feel it! Your rage empowers me! It made me! Like before, I'm like this because of YOU!"

xXxXxXxXxXx

Henry and Terriermon

"What in the world was that?"

Henry, stared at his hands, and then at Terriermon in wonder. His partner was glowing brightly, ready to evolve, and although he tried not to let this power overwhelm him, Henry knew he was losing this battle, and just let it run free. A loud gleeful cry escaped Terriermon and in an instant, Rapidmon, hovered next to him. Staring at his partner with wide eyes, Henry, brought his hand over his chest. The power was still growing, and he felt Rapidmon, could digivolve once more, and yet, for some reason, there was a wall, stopping it from happening. No, not a wall, a gate. He could feel the energy seeping through the gate, filling him and Rapidmon with power, and yet, his friend was not evolving.

"Interesting." Commented Henry frowning.

A shockwave booms. Windows shatter, the ground cracks and crumbles. Screaming, Henry covered his head from the shards of broken glass. There was no need for panic however, Rapidmon, shielded his friend, and smiled.

"Momentai. I'm here, Jen."

Giving his friend a small smile, Henry, stood tall. Chiding himself for his reaction, Henry, wondered where the shockwave originated from. The moment the thought entered his mind, Henry, felt it, something cold washed over him, an intense chill ran down his back, and the hair on his head stood on ends. Sweat dripped down his rapidly paling face.

"Haaa…haaaa…haaa."

What was that heavy breathing? Was that him?

ThumpthumpthumptthumpTHUMPTHUMPTHUMPTHUMPTHUMP

Where was that loud pounding coming from? Why was it so loud in his ears? And why in the world was his chest hurting so suddenly?

"Ra…pi…d…m…o…m." gasped out Henry in an almost shrieky voice.

Was that his voice? What was happening to him? Why was his vision growing dark? Was he being attacked? Something suddenly grabbed him, and a rush of wind hit him in the face.

"Jen!"

Something called out to him. It sounded familiar. Who? He knew who it was, but he was too out of him to focus.

"Jen!"

There was the voice again. It was warm and comforting. It felt safe and welcoming. Someone he could always count on and someone that could always count on him. Yes, he knew who this person was. There was an unfathomable amount of fear in this person's voice and Henry did not like this at all. He never wanted to hear that emotion in his voice ever again. He knew who it was! He did!

"JEN! STAY WITH ME JEN!"

It was his best friend, his buddy, partner, the one person he could stand side by side with against the world if it became his enemy or threatened his, no, their loved ones. They were in this together! And whatever was making his friend feel like this, making him feel like this, they would take it on together! A sound of gate opening sounded in Henry's mind, and the power from before suddenly exploded, engulfing him and Rapidmon in a fiery stream of green data.

Power swelled in Rapidmon. He needed to digivolve, and yet, this form, was not the one he needed to be in for it to happen. Call it instincts of a Digimon or whatever, Rapidmon, did not know, but he followed his gut, and returned to being Terriermon. No longer being Rapidmon, Terriermon was no longer able carry Henry, and they plummeted towards the ground. Strangely, however, Terriermon was not afraid. They would be fine. The power swelling within exploded, and Terriermon cried out as Henry's D-Arc sounded.

Matrix Evolution

Terriermon digivolve to…

Once more, a pillar of green light pierced the heavens. The air grew thick. A tremor went through the ground as something tremendously heavy landed on it. The thing, the Digimon that touched ground towered over many of the tallest buildings in the city. It was visible to everyone in a ten-mile radius. The giant Digimon covered in green metal, cried out once its digivolution was fully realized, its cry being heard from all around.

MegaGargomon

The Mega, glanced to its right, and narrowed its eyes. There. That was where he felt that terrible familiar power.

"Megidramon." Whispered MegaGargomon.

Deep within MegaGargomon's psyche, Henry, sat cross leg in a green sphere, eyes closed off in concentration. The boy opened his eyes slowly, whispered, a thick sadness in his tone.

"Takato."

Thanks to being fused with Terriermon, Henry gained knowledge that his partner had, knowledge that he failed to explain to him about Digimon. Annoyance, was clear on Henry's face and Terriermon chuckled sensing this.

"Hehe, momentai, Jen."

Shaking his head, Henry, focused on sensing out Megidramon. It was composed of two digisouls that were constantly fusing and defusing, while simultaneously becoming pure and impure. One of the digisouls, a term he came to know thanks to Terriermon, was Takato. The other, it felt like Guilmon, but dark in nature. Then came the digisouls themselves. The purity and impurity of it, was disturbing and was honestly making him sick. Despite being new to this, Henry, was confident why Megidramon's digisoul was reacting the way it was. It was the same phenomenon that transpired in the digital world. The Digital Hazard. Takato's anger. Guilmon's anger. Takato's regret. Guilmon's rage. Takato's depression. Guilmon's wiliness to destroy all that had caused its Tamer's pain.

'You're really good at this Jen. Haha, should we go and put a stop to Megidramon and save our friends.'

Yes, they should. Takato and Guilmon needed them. They needed to be saved in more ways than one. Besides, Henry could sense Suzie near Megidramon. She was the main reason why he was out here in the first place!

'Momentai.'

Rolling his eyes, Henry, stood, frowning.

"Let's go, Terriermon!"

'Yea!'

MegaGargomon took off into the air and straight for the battle between ChaosDukemon and Beelzemon.

XxXxXxXxXx

Ruki, Naruto, Renamon, and BlackGatomon

"What is that?"

Minutes earlier, a sphere of blue light, struck Taomon, and for the life of her, Rika, had no idea what it was, but it felt great. Whatever it was, Rika, felt it as well, and power filled her being.

"This feels…amazing!"

Having never been drunk in her life, Rika, did not realize she was behaving quite strangely, wearing a silly smile with a happy blush on her cheeks as she soaked in the power. The feeling faded almost instantly, when the annoying black cat was hit with the same orb, and she felt something similar going through the idiot blonde next to her. Unlike her, he did not seem to notice the effect the orb had on him. He remained unmoving, staring at his partner effortlessly, claw through the D-Repaer's Agents. When he did move, his head suddenly snapped to left, eyes wide, and he whispered out, almost helplessly.

"Dammit, Takato."

It was then, when an intense wave of something washed over Rika, and a familiar frightening feeling overwhelmed her. She knew this feeling all too well. There were only two Digimon that made her feel like this. One of which was an icy joke, and the other she would hope to never see again, ever. Megidramon. Knowing both were deleted, she knew it was impossible to be the joke of a Devimon or Megidramon. Wait. Didn't someone say something about a BlackGuilmon? Oh, God, no! Fast-forward to the present time, Rika, watched as a giant green Digimon flew over the city, heading to where she felt that terrifying presence. D-Arc aimed at the Digimon, info is displayed about it.

MegaGargomon

Mega

Vaccine

Machine Digimon

Wind Guardians, Metal Empire, Nature Spirits

Attacks: Mega Barrage, Gargo Missile, Gargo Bazooka, Mega Twister, Power Pummel, GA Missile

MegaGargomon is a massive Digimon with a body full of weapons, a walking war machine. He may be slow, but only because all his stats points are in power. It's Gargo Bazooka is such a destructive force it can wipe out a large populated city and then some.

"Is that the bunny?" questioned Rika in disbelief.

Not getting an answer and not expecting one, Rika, glared at the giant metal bunny in envy, and slight relief. It had better be the damn bunny because they needed all the fire power they could get against the D-Reaper, the Demon Lords, and the revived Megidramon.

"This day just keeps getting better." Groaned Rika.

A shout from the blonde next to her, drew Rika's attention.

"Gatomon, we're going!"

BlackGatomon's response was immediate.

"Nope!"

Baffled and more than a little annoyed, Naruto roared at his partner, outraged.

"WHY THE HELL NOT!"

Wincing at the outrageously loud voice, Rika, glared at Naruto, murder in her eyes, and the glare became worse when she was ignored.

"Sumama-" started Rika but was cut off by BlackGatomon landing on her head, angering her further. Before she could get a word in, BlackGatomon, calmly, yet, firmly responded to her partner, almost as if speaking to a child. It was so condescending, Rika, felt her lips twitch into a smirk.

"Why? So, the Hazard is losing control. So what? What does that have to do with what we have to do right here, right now?" BlackGatomon held up her claws, an intense glow in her eyes. "If the Hazard cannot control itself, then its better off being deleted. I refuse to aid anyone that can't help themselves," The dark Digimon eyed her partner crossly. "My plans would proceed much more smoothly if the Hazard was deleted. There's nothing in it for me," Kicking off Rika's head, earning a curse and a cry from the girl, BlackGatomon landed on the ground and stalked towards the D-Reaper once more. "Stop being so full of yourself, Naruto. You're not the only moron that cares about the Hazard."

As if it had enough, the D-Reaper went on the attack once more. A grin stretched across BlackGatomon's face watching the parasite attack.

"I thank you for your kindness. Not just anything would wait for someone to finish talking. If you weren't such a vile creature, I would welcome you to my army."

A dark aura rose from BlackGatomon's body. That power orb from AncientIrismon gave her a big boost to her base power and then some. It was a lot of power and she had to let go. She didn't need Naruto to make her evolve. She could do it on her own, and she was willing to do it, when she felt it, a foreign, yet familiar bond growing stronger, empowering her further.

"Card Slash – Matrix Evolution!"

Hearing Naruto's shout, shock shook BlackGatomon, and she glanced back at the blonde ninja, her surprise showing on her face. The boy was glaring at her, eyes full of determination. BlackGatomon did not need to know what was going through the boy's mind. She knew all too well, what he was thinking. She felt it through their bond. A warm smile graced her face, surprising Naruto, and even herself.

BlackGatomon digivolve to…

A heavy pressure crushed down on the area. The world grew a bit darker. The clouds became black. Black energy sparked from buildings, the ground, and even the sky itself. A LadyDevimon with her mask removed and missing her chains. The Digimon's face was breathtaking. She had smooth pale gray skin, and deep, ruby red eyes. Placed on her forehead was the Mark of Evil. Black energy wrapped around her body, taking the place where her chains would be. Her long silky white hair blew in the wind, and she brushed a few bangs away from her face, smiling cruelly.

LadyDevimon Unchained Mode

For the first time in a very long time, the Princess of Darkness, was going to run wild and have fun doing it. Still smiling her cruel smile, LadyDevimon, attacked, obliterating over thirty Agents with a simple swing of her arm. The Perfect, hummed thoughtfully. The power boost from AncientIrismon was outstanding. To cause her to Mode Change without her will was amazing, and yet frightening at the same time. No, to blame it all on the ancient fairy would be unfair. Her partner, something LadyDevimon was willing to call him now because of his action, was the main cause. This was the first time, Naruto, helped her evolve without her threatening or maiming him or even using that dark delicious and hate filled power sealed within him. This was all him. His digisoul, she could feel it surging through her body. It was warm, so very warm, and strangely enough, she loved it. It was sappy, and she hated sappy things, but this, this was different. A warm smile decorated her face once more. This must be why the Chosen Digimon allowed themselves to be tamed by the humans. This feeling. She felt whole for the first time. She loved it, and yet, she hated it. Her warm smile slipped off her face and something quite ugly and angry took its place.

'I will not be domesticated!' Thought LadyDevimon, teeth bared.

A menacing glow overtook LadyDevimon's eyes, and she roared, fangs bared to the world, to everything and everyone. Above the raging LadyDevimon, Taomon, watched on with narrowed eyes. That scream. That anger. She recognized all too well. It was the scream of a Digimon with too much pride in its own strength. A Digimon that believed in its own strength and no one else. One that came to a horrid realization. A realization it did not wish to believe. That scream, it was one Taomon made many times in the past, before she and Ruki finally came to an understanding, when they finally accepted each other as partners.

'It's sad.' Thought Taomon.

Despite her amazing power, LadyDevimon would never reach her true strength, not as long as she continued to fight her feelings for her partner. A bead of sweat slid down Taomon's face watching LadyDevimon destroy another wave of Agents with a single attack. Amazing power indeed. Dropping out the sky and next to Ruki, Taomon, evolved back into Renamon, and glared up at the rampaging LadyDevimon. The Perfect was strong, very strong, and it was quite fascinating to watch the Digimon strangle an Agent with the ropes of darkness circling her arms before violently decapitating it with her claw.

"That was kinda neat." Mumbled Rika impressed.

"Agreed." Stated Renamon.

A curse escaped Naruto feeling a shadow of a strike hit his stomach. They had to deal with this quickly so he could save Takato from himself. The demon lady was putting in work and Naruto had to do the same. He did not feel comfortable watching someone else fight for him when he himself could fight. No, while this did bother him, BlackGatomon's earlier words bothered him more. A lot more.

"Stop being so full of yourself, Naruto. You're not the only moron that cares about the Hazard."

It stung, but BlackGatomon was right. It did not help that Naruto, could feel, hear, a low judging growl from deep within in his being. For even the Nine Tails. A strange sinking feeling filled Naruto. It should not matter what the Nine Tails, thought, and yet, for some reason, it pained Naruto to feel the disapproving glare from the beast. It stung for some many different reasons, reasons that Naruto could not put in words. However, there was one thing Naruto could put in words, and that the Nine Tails was right, just like BlackGatomon. He was full of himself and he was not the only that cared about Takato. There was one person that cared about him like a little brother. The same way she looked at him and Shikamaru. Yea, the thought of her made Naruto smile and shiver at the same time. Another growl, emitted from deep within, and the Nine Tails spoke for the first time in many months. However, what threw Naruto, was the slight affection he heard in the Nine Tails voice.

"Motomiya."

Jun. A frown married Naruto's face and he turned in the direction he sensed ChaosDukemon. In the very same direction and quickly closing in on the battle between ChaosDukemon and Beelzemon was Jun and Gatomon. However, he sensed something off about Jun. He did not understand how he was sensing it, but he could feel Jun's emotions and the they were not pretty at all. A cold chill crawled down his spine. Anger and clear murderous intent surged from her very being. However, there something else. Her digisoul was strangely calm despite the state her emotions were in. And yet, it felt as if her power was ready to erupt at any second.

'What is this?' thought Naruto confused.

Not that he knew, but the Nine Tails had taken a keen interest in Jun Motomiya and had focused most of his senses on the girl's general location, tracking her. When Naruto sensed Jun and focused on her, his intention aligned with the Nine Tails, resulting in a brief synching of their powers and senses. For that moment, Naruto's abilities evolved tenfold, allowing him to sense the emotions and intentions of not only Jun, but all of those around him. So many different emotions hit him, and despite wanting to rush to Takato's side, he knew where he had to be now more than ever. The fear and helplessness he felt from those hiding in their homes, the rage, fear, and happiness he felt from LadyDevimon urged him to remain where he was.

"If I'm gonna be the Hokage, I can't turn my back on them!" declared Naruto with vigor.

Forming his beloved hand seal, Naruto cried out loudly, shouting his jutsu name, and moments later, hundreds of Narutos' filled the area.

Multi Shadow Clone Jutsu

Ruki and Renamon stared on in disbelief. This was not real. Not real at all. A sea of blonde and orange filled the area and Ruki did not know if she wanted to praise the sun or vomit at the sea of orange. Honestly, it made no difference now, cause Ruki was entranced by what the annoying blonde had done. Did she hear him right? Did he say Shadow Clone Jutsu? Ninja? Was he a ninja? Ninja don't wear orange. That's stupid. That's too fucking stupid! And yet.

"That's pretty damn neat." Grumbled Ruki astonished.

While she agreed, Renamon, turned her awe-struck eyes away from the sea of blondes, and focused on where she sensed Megidramon, MegaGargomon, Beelzemon, and that girl with he bushy hair. Jun, was it? Things were heating up in that direction. An explosion went off in the east and Renamon tilted her head where she could sense Daemon and a Digimon with unparalleled Darkness battling it out.

"Ruki." Started Renamon.

"I know." Ruki turned on her heel and started moving in the direction where her friends were fighting. The words of the annoying blonde played through her mind as an intense light emitted from her D-Arc.

"Make up and be friends again."

That fool made it sound so easy. Well, maybe it was easy. Ruki did not know and it made her head hurt thinking about it. No matter. She knew where she had to be and what she had to.

"Let's go Renamon! We have unfinish business to take care of!"

The light from her D-Arc grew brighter.

"Of course, Ruki!"

Call it instinct, but Ruki felt something inside of her that wanted to be released and she knew Renamon felt the same. The two rushed passed the staring Narutos' and leaped off the building, the light from the D-Arc now emitting from their bodies.

Matrix Evolution…

Renamon digivolve to…

A woman wearing a golden fox mask with long white hair that resembled two fox tails fell down her back, passed her butt, clad in black wearing golden armor, and holding a golden staff fit for a shaman. The Digimon floated in the air, a strange sense of peace and warmth expelling from her body, filling the area in her aura. The Narutos', LadyDevimon, and even the D-Reaper Agents stared at the Digimon in awe, indifference, and something resembling surprise respectfully.

Sakuyamon!

Not wasting another moment, Sakuyamon, flew towards her friends, to save them from the enemy and one from himself.

"It's so warm." Whispered Ruki smiling happily.

Renamon chuckled and silently agreed.

"And very neat." Added Ruki after a moment.

'Neat indeed, Ruki.'

The Shaman Fox Mega Digimon soared through the skies, leaving Naruto, his clones, the D-Reaper, and LadyDevimon behind in their wake. A small frown suddenly lit LadyDevimon's face.

"These Children from this Region are quite remarkable. Give them a little power and look at what they do with it. Truly remarkable," A soft giggle escaped LadyDevimon. "I cannot wait to make them my playthings."

A shout from her partner drew LadyDevimon's full attention and she watched as the Army of Idiots attacked the D-Reaper Agents with the spiraling energy attack of his, the Rasengan.

Rasengan Barrage!

Having seen the attack many times, LadyDevimon, nodded to herself, still as impressed as ever by the special move. Holding up her right claw, dark energy quickly formed in the shape of a ball and began spinning rapidly soon after. Not a moment later, it disrupted and then exploded sending her staggering back a bit.

"Hmm." Grunted LadyDevimon.

XxXxXxXxXx

ChaosDukemon, MegaGargomon, Antylamon and Suzie

"Demon's Disaster!"

"Double Impact!"

"Mega Barrage!"

The three attacks clash, sending a massive shockwave throughout the area. Windows break and buildings crumble. Antylamon with Suzie in her arms, leaped far and fast, avoiding most of the shockwave while shielding her partner. The dark Digimon gritted her teeth and glared back at the fighting Ultimate Digimon. The Digimon were causing mass destruction. Did they not realize the lives that were being lost in this battle? No, they were aware. Antylamon could feel the deep sorrow from MegaGargomon, the rage and regret from ChaosDukemon, and the sadistic glee from Beelzemon during each of their clashes. Something had to be done. This fighting needed to be stopped. The D-Reaper had already taken so many, and this battle was adding much more to the body count.

"Lopmon, all the people!" cried Suzie gripping Antylamon tightly.

Not responding, but holding her partner tightly, Antylamon continued racing away, all the while holding back the power that was threatening to overflow within her. There was no reason other than fear keeping Antylamon from unleashing that power. She did not understand why, but the power scared her, and her fears grew thinking what that power might do to her partner.

"I will protect you, Suzie!"

A strong wind suddenly blew passed Antylamon's face, throwing her off course, and nearly out the air. Righting herself with a flip, Antylamon landed on top of a building and turned back to see a human child leaping from one building to the next, quickly closing in on the battle Ultimates. Foolishness is what Antylamon felt watching the strangely powered human heading towards certain doom. Although that child's digisoul was strong, amazingly so, it was nothing compared to those three battling.

"Scary Demon Lady!" shouted Suzie in fright.

Glancing down at her partner and then back to the human child rushing to her doom, Antylamon frowned, and watched on, feeling she was far enough from the battle to keep Suzie from harm, and yet close enough to see what the outcome of the battle would be.

Back at the battle, a loud shout drew everyone's attention.

"Hey! Down here!"

All eyes turned to see a smiling Jun standing below them on top of a pole with perfect balance, with her Gatomon on her shoulder.

"Sorry to interrupt, but I need to ask you something," Jun pointed to Beelzemon still smiling pleasantly and speaking quite kindly. Not even waiting for a response, she continued. "So, what's Barbamon planning to do with my little brother?"

Although the girl was smiling, there something quite amiss about her. Maybe it had something to do with her not suffocating under the combine might of the three Mega Digimon, now four, as Sakuyamon hovered slightly above everyone. Maybe it had something to do with the faint glow in Gatomon's eyes. Or maybe, it was the combine effect of the girl's crest shining brightly on her chest, the glowing snake symbols suddenly appearing on her arms in a golden light, and the wicked glare she gave Beelzemon as she asked him this.

Not one to be intimidated, Beelzemon barked out a laugh and in one swift movement appeared in front of the smiling, yet glaring Jun, bypassing MegaGargomon and ChaosDukemon effortlessly.

"I have ta' admit. You got some serious big ones there, girly. You must be the older sister. That spunk of yours is the real deal, alright," Beelzemon laughed again. "Hate ta' break it ta ya', but I'm not tellin' ya diddly squat other than that kid is already in Barbamon's clutches and when he's done, well, there won't be anymore smiles in his life!" He laughed again and the smile Jun had been wiped clean off her face replaced by a vicious snarl.

Everything Jun had been holding back since finding out about her brother dealing with Barbamon and Ranamon came bursting forth all at once. Putting on a smile for everyone and trying to ignore her feeling for the sake of everyone else had taken its toll on her mentally. She wanted nothing more than to beat all the people, all the Digimon, and everyone into the ground that dared to make her little brother sad and cry. It was not just Daisuke, it was for Takato as well. She had to beat some sense into him. As the big sister, it was her duty to keep her little brothers safe and in line. This rage she felt however, would not control her. Never again would it control her. Why? Because she could not let it, but that did not mean she would not release it, especially when this smug cocky jerk was laughing in her face about her little brother!

"Gatomon!" whispered out Jun in a choked growl.

Matrix Evolution…

A blinding light, a massive pulse of power that shook the heavens and the earth, and a cry is heard.

Gatomon digivolve to…

A heavy pressure crushes down on everyone present and the light blinding everyone quickly vanishes. A woman with fair skin, a large chest, and snake-like golden eyes with long ankle-length green hair braided into two tails stood proud, almost lazily in front of Beelzemon. The woman brushed a bit of her fringe away from the right side of her face with slight irritation. This woman, this Digimon, was clad in clothing that left little to the imagination, and yet, it was something fitting for a warrior of her great caliber with her gray snake-like helmet on her head, and great sword the Olympia Kai in her right arm, and her Medullia serpent on her left. The Digimon, glared fearlessly into Beelzemon's startled, yet raging eyes.

Mervamon!

With Jun nowhere in sight and with the appearance of one of the Olympus XII now standing face to face with a Demon Lord, Destiny continued to move forward at an accelerated pace.

Naruto: And that's that! When's the next episode?

Shikamaru: Who the hell knows. Hopefully it won't be nearly a decade again

Tai: Let's hope not

Kari: Fingers crossed!

Takato: So mind explaining what that was about earlier?

Naruto (sighs): Well, unlike the rest of you. My series hit a major time skip (Tai raises his finger) and is continuing from there (Tai drops his finger). So I, I mean, Shikamaru and I couldn't really work in our adult forms and using a transformation wouldn't really help things since our personalities matured as well. So in order to stay in character, we had to have our ages reversed to fit what was needed for our work here

(Shock goes through the room and Shikamaru sighs)

Shikamaru: It's not a perfect solution as you can see, but it's done enough where Super Idiot Naruto is the most dominant of personalities. His elder psyche should fade in time

Rika: And what about you?

Shikamaru: My personality has stayed mostly the same throughout my life. I've only matured a little.

(Tai rolls his shoulder)

Tai: Well, whatever. See you all next episode!