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

Chapter LXXIV - Surpassing Limits

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"We don't want to kill him just yet."

And as Talon strolled down towards them, Grundy picked up the body of Naruto allowing her to see that while still conscious, he was on the very cusp of unconsciousness. That single blow had been devastating upon its own, enough to overwhelm Naruto's aura – though his distracted state of mind had also weakened the aura as well – and the resulting blows had only further damaged him.

Coming to a stop before the body of his former protégé, Talon looked on with a smirk. "Shocking, isn't it Naruto?" Talon pointed out, Grundy holding the blonde up by his hair. "I felt the same way when I was offered this but I could hardly refused when I witnessed your powers firsthand. I admit, it's not as developed as yours, barely a fraction of what you have. But as you can see," Talon indicated to the assortment of villains all gathered around. "I have ways to overcome that disparity. Though I'm quite confident in my own abilities, I'm not sure I could beat you one on one, but who knows. I certainly am not willing to risk my revenge based on that fact."

Talon reached out, claws digging into the skin of Naruto's cheeks that healed soon after. "Don't touch him!" Rose shouted, thrashing around in the grip of the Undead Talon, breaking free from one and was about to break free from the other only to be kicked across the face by Bronze Tiger. The blow rocked Rose who collapsed to the ground, her vision going blurry as a result of the strike.

"Ah yes, Rose Wilson, daughter of Deathstroke the Terminator. I'm sure your father will be disappointed in the decision you made. Then again, I imagine you're used to disappointing dear old daddy Wilson." Talon mocked, dismissing her entirely and turning back to Naruto.

"Fuck you, you cunt!"

"She sounds just like you." Talon said to Naruto, amusement clear in his tone. 

Reaching up, he removed one glove and after flexing his hands, claws flashed out of his fingers. Then with a smirk, he grabbed hold of Naruto by the back of his neck and slammed his right hand into the blondes stomach. There was a gasp and Talon could feel blood splatter onto his back.

"I've been waiting for this day for a very long while, Naruto." Alton whispered. "You see, there's no escape from this place. The League are too busy dealing with the Ice Fortresses to be any of help to you. Jason Blood, Alan Scott? They're too busy dealing with the Demons we summoned. Wildcat? He can't enter this barrier unless we give him permission? Hawk? Dove? Well, I don't think we need to worry about them anymore do we?"

Those words got a reaction, a low growl that sounded in Talons' ears, but in response, he dug his hand in Naruto's stomach, piercing through a lung and ripping his small and large intensified.

"This won't be enough to kill you, but your healing ability has weaknesses. Your head. Your brain. And..." In that instance, Talons hand reached further up Naruto's chest and clasped around the blondes most vital organ. "Your heart. Without them, you will die. You can't leave here, you're outnumbered, overpowered and surrounded. We still have two hours before the Justice League can be free to give you any meaningful aid. There selfless ways and need to be accepted by the public will mean, you will be a secondary priority. You've lost, Naruto."