Chapter 39

With their next goal in sight, the gang found themselves at the Coliseum of the immortals. It was a place where the Immortals fought with their full power without the fear of death or destruction as the area was made by the combined power of the great immortals.

Walking into the place, they stood out from the crowd because of their shining appearance and the fact that they were human. All immortals had been informed of the decision, so they were aware that a great figure was walking amongst them.

However, most of them believed that Naruto had only gotten the seat because he was the strongest human and nothing more.

Watching the fights, the group could see the mastery of concepts by these creatures. They could also see their savagery in battle even though they were comrades. It was completely different from seeing mortals fight as serious injuries such as legs getting blown off were treated as nothing.

Nonetheless, Naruto didn't think the people fighting in the arena could beat him. He wasn't equal to the great immortals, but the people gathered in the area hadn't shown enough to conquer his abilities.

It would have been difficult before, but after his training during the month he had greatly improved. This was especially true because of his guides and the fact that he was training at an extreme pace. Naruto was constantly moving at speeds faster than light, and computing at such speeds. This meant that just one month was equal to 100 years of training to a normal human and Naruto was constantly using more than 100 clones to make that even more effective.

This was also the reason that Ino was necessary for him. No one had ever been able to keep moving at their full speed as most ninja didn't have the chakra reserves to keep their power at full stats. The mental and physical damage was also another cause, but Naruto wasn't worried about it because of the support he was receiving.

As such, Naruto had managed to grow immensely in all the fields and would become the best in the world by the end of the year with the current growth rate.

"Greetings great one, I hope the battles have been to your satisfaction." Two giant muscular men with terrifying appearance walked up to them. From hearing the man's voice, the group was filled with dread and terror.

The two men seemed to grow in size, towering over them like infinite mountains. The pressure was growing as they got closer and it seemed that their hearts would explode soon.

Ino and Orochi were the weakest amongst them, but it was Ino followed by Hinata that almost fell from the feeling of dread.

Naruto quickly shielded the group with his TSB as he understood that it was a conceptual ability and not some raw power that could be blocked with a normal shield.

It was clear that the enemy could control fear.

"Stop what you are doing; I will not tolerate any harm done to my companions." Naruto clenched his teeth in anger as he glared at the duo. The concept of dread was unable to work on him as he had already drowned himself in terror for a month to conquer fear and to overcome illusions, and mind games he had opened his mind to the world.

His Sage training had reached the next level and now Naruto was connected to the universe itself. He could easily see around the solar system. He could also feel glimpses of what others could be in the future or what they were in the present.

He also felt no resistance from the world anymore when it came to borrowing the infinite energy. The enlightenment had allowed him to recognize different levels of energy in the universe, showing him that he was only utilizing the lower form.

Regardless, this ascendance allowed him to overcome the dread as his Sage arts utilized the power of the vast universe to support his heart and soul from the ability.

"Apologies elder, I didn't know that my presence would cause harm to your companions. I wasn't trying to harm them, as this is just the normal state for me. I will turn it down as you seem upset…Is it fine now, sir?" The man spoke in a concerned tone, but it was clear that he was being sarcastic and trying to upset Naruto.

He wasn't blind to their attempts and was about to challenge them to a battle, when Ino and Hinata spoke up.

"Naruto, you can't just fight all the battles. These guys are just some nobodies, fighting them will only make us all look useless. Remember that the Hokage doesn't fight, as he commands other ninja to fight. Order us to fight, and bring honor to our name." Hinata advised as she stood beside him, feeling angered at the fact that she almost just lost a battle without any resistance. She was angry at herself first and then angry at the culprits.

Ino was feeling the worst, "Naruto, allow me to fight for you. Please boost my powers so that I can redeem my name. I can't stand these ugly freaks looking at me like I am just an insect."

This was the first time Naruto had been put into such a position directly. He was worried about them getting hurt, especially because the enemy controlled a psychological concept that could ruin their minds permanently. It was something he knew would come soon, but not so soon.

"Fight us, you little girls should stop deluding yourselves. Stick to acting pretty since you have no talent for this game, and even your master here isn't good enough to face us. We were acting sarcastic and you actually believe that you are something…Leave out the girls, boy and fight us."

It was clear disrespect and everyone was watching how he was about to react. Naruto wanted to fight, but even he was aware that now it would bring disrespect to his people regardless of his victory. It would prove that he was the only one among the human race capable of fighting an immortal.

However, he also didn't want his loved ones to suffer. Hinata was fine because of her new powers, but Ino's case worried him. The Yamanaka future leader was barely above city level after becoming a vessel to Mothra.

The difference in power was horrendous.

'Naruto, please let me fight. You can't just treat me like a child. Remember that this is a spar, and I believe in you. I know you can boost me to their level as they are just some fodder to rile you up.' Ino was definitely scared of the battle, but the alternative was worse. She would be regulated to a cheerleader and continue to drown in self hatred at the fact that she had backed down even during a non-lethal battle.

Under their honest gaze and emotion, Naruto was unable to let them down. He hugged the girls, "I believe in you, go and kick their ass."

It was a difficult decision, but it was one that was needed.

With a beaming smile, Ino declared that she was going to make them squirm.