Chapter 81 - Chapter 83

Inside the forests of the land of fire, three shadowy figures were travelling at high speed. They moved at a pace that made them look like shadows but they themselves were barely out of breath.

"He is just up ahead. The tiny one is mine and the bigger one is just a big ugly toad." Dragon said and with the help of his incredible sight, he pierced the forest and laid eyes upon the two people ahead of them.

"That boy, is he your son then? Your actual son?" Matatabi asked because she and Gyuki also had amazing eyesight and they could spot a person at the same distance as Dragon could.

"Yes, he is. Is it that noticeable?" He smiled because the tailed beasts seemed impressed with his son. An accomplished son would make any father proud.

"If just comparing amounts of energy then it's clear as day. He almost rivals my amount of chakra." Matatabi said and Gyuki nodded in agreement.

"At this time I could beat him in a fight, but honestly I am terrified at the thought of what that boy will become. So young and almost rivals Matatabi. That's pure insanity if you ask me." Gyuki said his piece and went back to his much-preferred silence.

"I have many children. But Gildarts is the only one with my actual blood flowing through him. His eldest brother Bradley is a lot stronger than him. He would give Kurama a run for his money. But Gildarts will in time surpass even him. It's just a matter of time at this point."

"You birthed a monster, Dragon," Matatabi said and sighed. Both son and father were crazy monsters that this world hasn't ever seen before. Well, the two had been told about the fact that they were not from this world.

So now it made sense as to why Dragon's name pops up all over the place and in many different time periods. At least that's how he explained it to the beasts. The difference in time between worlds.

"Let's speed up, there's no point in stalking my own son." Dragon landed on a branch and springboarded off it and disappeared into the distance in an incredible burst of speed.

"What an impatient boy, "Gyuki said and shook his head.

"No kidding. I had more questions for him." Matatabi looked at the eight tailed octopus.

"Wanna race? First to pass Dragon wins?"

"That's unfair, you're based on speed."

"Didn't think the mighty eight tails was such a chicken." She gave him a cheeky smile.

"Fine. But when we get to that paradise island place we are setting up a spar where I shine." Eight tails said in a grumpy manner and both landed on a branch and stopped.

"Ready?" Matatabi said and lowered herself into a sprint starting position.

"Yes!"

"GO!" Matatabi yelled and both beasts took off so fast that they almost uprooted the tree they were standing on.

As they were zooming past all the trees, Dragon had arrived just behind Gildarts and the old toad sage. Gildarts hadn't noticed him yet, but a certain well-trained sage had picked up on the fact that they had a tail.

"Let's stop here." Jiraya landed on a big branch enough for two people to sit on. He started going through his travel bag and took out three teacups.

"Come, let's have some tea, kid." Jiraya waved Gildarts over.

"We're having guests?" Gildarts landed gracefully on beside the little tea spot and sat down.

"Any time now." As Jiraya said it, he started to pour the tea into the cups. He just finished filling up the second cup when he saw a hand grab the cup.

"Looks amazing, Jiraya." Dragon said and slowly took a sip. Gildarts eyes widened in surprise and Jiraya stared at Dragon in shock.

" Father? What are you doing here?"

"Passing by. Also bringing some news." Dragon took another sip.

"It's time to move back home soon. So you need to make your final decision. Are you staying here or going home?" He looked at his son.

"So it's finally time. I said I wanted to go home and I'm sticking to that. This place is not for me." Gildarts and Dragon both ignored the strange looks they were getting from the tea-drinking sage.

"Very well. Then you need to return back to the leaf. We are leaving in a few days. Be back by tonight." Dragon didn't waste words on the small talk this time. There were still things that needed doing and he wanted them all wrapped up before he left.

"I understand, Father." Gildarts bowed in respect.

During these years Gildarts had this feeling of fear of the unknown whenever he talked with his father. He loved both his mother and father. But Dragon's mysterious origin and his immense power made him proud to be his son but also scared about the fact that he was the son of such a mighty person.

An entire world has lived for decades worshipping and fearing his father. As his son, Gildarts didn't know what to do. How should he behave when he was the son of the worlds most powerful mage? The question had him questioning his own future, what it would be like and what awaited him when he arrived back in his own world.

"Good. Now, Jiraya. Nice to finally meet you." Dragon bowed to Jiraya in respect. Entirely because Jiraya was one of the few genuine good guys that could be what Dragon believed he would never become. And he had respect for Jiraya because of that.

"no, no, it's an honour meeting you as well. Never have I seen someone as skilled as you." Jiraya cupped his hands and gave bow in return.

"Thank you. But I must be going now, places to be and people to see. You know how it is. Thanks for the tea."

As Dragon gave his thanks two shadows passed him and gave rise to a small wind storm that sent the tea and all the cups flying away. The two passed Dragon quickly and disappeared beyond the trees, only to jump back and return to Dragon's side.

"Told you this was your area of expertise, not mine," Gyuki said in a sulking tone. Both of them stood beside Dragon and Jiraya had lost control of his jaw at this point.

"I... Is that two of the nine-tailed beasts?" He looked up at Dragon for confirmation.

"Yes. I freed them and they are coming to live at our home. There no one can hurt them and they can have a few peaceful years where people are not using them for war."

"That's... An impressive achievement." Jiraya stood in awe at the mini beasts.

"Yes, it is. But I need to go, I'll see you back home again, Gildarts." Dragon got a nod from his son and then he jumped away with the beasts behind him.

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