Injustice Book 2: Darkness in the Light (Naruto + Young Justice Crossover)

Chapter XXII - Uzumaki Clan

"Normal Speech."

'Normal Thought.'

"Demon Speech."

'Demon Thought.'

"Other Speech variants."

Location/Time.

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Thursday 27 August, 12:45.

Rhode Island,

Happy Harbour,

Mount Justice.

Walking down the corridor of Mount Justice, Jason was deep in thought about his previous conversation with Naruto. The boy was troubled, that much had been obvious. He hid it well, but his past in Gotham and his experiences had scarred the boy deeply. Which in a normal case, would be a worrying thought.

But in his case, everyone needed to be much more careful.

The powers he had were dangerous and linked directly to his negative emotions, most Demonic powers were. The fact he had managed to gain some measure of control was impressive in of itself and spoke well of the boy's determination and work ethic. There was no talent in Demonic powers, to gain control and to use the properly was all about hard work and determination.

Jason was impressed of the progress Naruto had made on his own without even being aware of where his powers came from. But he was also worried.

Like he had said, Naruto was scarred by his past experiences and those scars ran deep. They were a source of deep anger, hatred, rage and many more emotions, none of them good. This did not bode well for anyone as it meant that learning to use his powers would be that much more difficult.

'He will have a long hill to climb before he gains complete control. Especially with the depth and potency of the power at his disposal.' That was another thing that worried Jason, the boy's power in of itself was perhaps the most terrifying.

Everything from the depth, the potency and the sheer level of rage that surrounded that power was perhaps, on a level he had never seen before. Throughout his centuries of existence, Jason had never come across a power as potent as Naruto's.

Combine that with Naruto's emotional instability, then you had a recipe for chaos.

"Can you help him?" Broken from his thoughts, Jason turned to see Batman coming up the corridor towards him.

"It's difficult to say." Jason admitted the two coming to a stop in front of one another. "The boy's power, is unlike anything I've ever felt. The thing that worries me more is that even though he didn't say it, just sitting across from him then, even Etrigan was, well nervous."

Batman was silent, as the two carried on walking down the corridor.

The very idea of a Demon as powerful as Etrigan being nervous, was strange. But it also showed just how powerful Naruto could become if he gained access to his powers. 'Etrigan has shown strength capable of matching Superman's at one point in time and with his magic and Demonic powers, he's capable of harming Clark despite no longer being as strong as him. Even so, Etrigan being nervous of him, does that mean Naruto is more powerful than Etrigan.'

"I know what you're thinking, Bruce. But I doubt Naruto is capable of beating Etrigan, even if he gains full control of his powers."

Batman said nothing, only looking to Jason questioningly.