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Dimensional Gap

The Dimensional Gap is the gap that exists between the three worlds (Earth, Heaven, and the Underworld) and is considered a void world.

Nothing can survive within the Dimensional Gap without magical, demonic power or other protection. Anyone without such protection dies within a matter of seconds after being exposed to the "nothingness" within the Gap.

The Dimensional Gap is an endless void, wherein in every direction, there is a mix of iridescent colours.

As Naruto came through the portal to this empty void, he felt its immediate effects. He felt like his skin is being burnt from inside. Without any hesitation, he opened another portal and jumped into it.

Somewhere in Tokyo

It is nighttime in the city of Tokyo, the bustling Capital of Japan, most of the city is decorated in the colourful lights of the night. In a dark alley, on the outskirts of the city, a black portal opened and came a man. He landed on the cold floor and rolled on the ground like a barrel before stopping after bumping into a tree.

"Ouch." Naruto groaned. He didn't expect that he will come to a place where the instant he was ejected from the portal he would be burned. Though he knew that nothing would happen to his body because of his healing and regeneration abilities, he didn't want to take the risk. So, he immediately opened another portal which he hoped will take him to a safe place and he came here. As he slowly rolled on the ground and straightened himself with the support of the tree, he saw a man in front of him. 'That's odd, I'm not here for a full minute yet' thought the blonde.

The man is tall, appearing to be in his late-twenties with an average build, black hair, with some golden bangs and black goatee. Looking at him curiously. He had a gleam of a certain snake, Naruto knew well. He didn't like it.

"Hello there. Are you the one that opened a portal and came out of nowhere?" asked Azazel, curiosity oozing in his tone. Naruto couldn't answer as his body is still recovering from that damn place and simply nodded.

Azazel looked at him curiously. In front of him was a young blonde man, looking like in his late teens maybe 17 or 18 and on his face were 6 lines like whisker marks and has fair skin, is at least 6 feet tall. 'He has athletic built with his body's flexibility' thought Azazel looking at the man curiously. He looked like suffering from some kind of pain and is likely to die because of whatever he went through. Azazel got an idea. The proverbial light bulb shining brightly. He searched through his goatee and took out a ball, which is half black and half golden white. He kept it on the blonde's chest and waited for any reaction, it worked like a charm. With a blinding light, the said ball merged into his body and the blonde kid immediately healed.

"You okay there kid, it seems my device worked," said Azazel with barely hidden amusement. The blonde stared at him incredulously.

"What did you do now. I'm going to heal from it soon, you know. That black thingy is not required. If you didn't see, I'm healing myself before you put whatever that ball in me," said the blonde kid exasperated.

"Woah Woah. Calm down, kid. I didn't kick your puppy. I just helped you recover fast, that's all. But you should be thanking me because without my help I'm sure you would have died soon" he paused assessing the reaction, which is a blank face.

"Anyway, leave about it and tell me, do you feel any change in your body. Like light-headed or drowsiness or any other changes. Tell me" Azazel asked(more like demanded the blonde) in the same made glee and excitement Naruto saw in one other person. 'If his research was successful then this kid is going to be one of them' thought Azazel stepping closer into Naruto's personal space to scan him.

"What now, no, I don't...feel an..y..ch..an..ge." suddenly to both of their surprise and utter horror to Naruto, his body lit up, orange, white and black colours glowed simultaneously like they are in a light show and dimmed down slowly after some time. This sent Azazel back a few steps.

"Woah. What was that? I feel lighter now. Hey, old geyser what did you do to me?" asked Naruto with tick marks appearing on his face. Azazel scratched his left cheek sheepishly and replied not pressing on the comment of Old Geyser.

"You see, I'm a scientist and I experiment on Sacred Gears, powerful artefacts and in some cases create some. The ball I kept in you is one of them which contains two different Light elements and Shadow/Darkness. I used the holy light used by Angels and the Fallen Angels and combined it with the soul essence and power of a powerful Shadow Dragon named Skiadrum on his last wish before death. Which in turn should give you the power to use both Light and Shadows" he said giving Naruto a once over.

"And by the looks of it, my experiment was successful as you are still alive and kicking. Congratulations kid, you now possess a Sacred Gear which is on par with the mid-tier Longinus and a dragon type one to boot. Your sacred gear's name is Shadow Light." said Azazel with much enthusiasm and joy as his chest puffed out in pride. With this result, he can proceed to add this to his list of successful experiments and work on his own with Fafnir.

For Naruto, it is like listening to a Math class. Which means, he didn't understand anything. But he could feel lighter and his awareness about his surroundings had increased. While this old geyser was rambling about himself and his great inventions, Naruto asked his trusty partner about this.

"Kurama, you can feel it right. That ball gave us something related to light and darkness like this old guy told us, and he is strong. Though he is surrounded by something dark, his intentions and personality are good. What do you say Kurama, shall we go with him and learn about this world or venture on our own" asked Naruto eyeing the guy in front of him, waiting for his partner's reply.

Kurama thought about it for some time. He can sense Azazel's power and he is strong and he can also say that something did happen when that ball merged with Naruto as he is currently getting information on soo many things. He can say that the consciousness of someone is being transferred to him currently. 'Maybe these memories and information belong to that Skiadrum, that this guy told about' thought Kurama. And he seems to be a good person. So he made his decision.

"Go with him Naruto. He looks like a knowledgeable person and we also should know more about this 'Sacred Gear' thing and this guy seems to be our best option. Though the information I'm getting will help us, I don't think it in its everything this knows of." said Kurama in a matter of fact tone. Naruto gave a mental nod.

"Hey, old geyser. Did you say something?" asked Naruto playing the role of a dumb idiot maintaining his expression in a feign ignorance and clearing his ear with his finger. And it worked. Azazel got a feeling to kick the blonde in the gut for ignoring him like he was a mad scientist but he overcame it.

"Ah, I'm sorry, kid. I forgot about you. If you want more you can come with me and I'll explain more about this" said Azazel confidently. Naruto nodded and they both left to where Azazel lives in Tokyo.

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