Traveling through the Naruto world to become the God King

Ancient books and flickering magic devices cast strange shadows in the dim candlelight. There is a mysterious atmosphere in the air, as if unsolved secrets are hidden in every corner.

"Alvin, do you really believe that these magical devices can change everything?" There was a hint of uneasiness in Merlin's voice. He frowned slightly, feeling uneasy about the unknown future.

"Of course." Alvin smiled slightly, with a hint of determination in his eyes. "Time will tell, Merlin. You just need to make them, and leave the rest to time."

Merlin shook his head, as if he couldn't understand Alvin's confidence. "But these devices sound too magical. Are you sure they won't backfire? I don't want to be a victim of an experiment."

"Backlash?" Alvin raised his eyebrows and smiled. "Merlin, you are a smart man. Don't you understand that all great achievements are born out of risk? The power you want is often accompanied by danger."

Merlin was silent for a moment, his inner struggle evident on his face. "I understand, but I don't want to lose myself in the pursuit of power."

"Lose yourself?" Alvin's tone became gentle, "Merlin, power is not the enemy. The key is how you use it. We should use it to protect those we love, not to hurt."

"Protect?" Merlin's voice gradually became firm. "If I can use these devices to protect my friends, then I am willing to try. But I need your help, Alvin."

"I'll be by your side." Alvin nodded, a hint of encouragement in his eyes, "Let's get started. First, you need to prepare some materials."

Merlin walked to the bookshelf and looked through the thick books. "These ingredients... I remember them being mentioned in the Ancient Magic Encyclopedia. However, I can't quite remember the specific formula."

"It's okay. I'll help you." Alvin came over and pointed to the cover of a book. "There are detailed records in this book. We can start from here."

The two flipped through the book together, and Alvin's fingers slid across the pages, gradually finding the materials he needed. "Look, the 'Star Stone' and 'Moonlight Petals' mentioned here are both key materials. Can you find them?"

Merlin nodded seriously, thinking to himself. "I know the Star Stone is in a cave deep in the forest, and as for the Moonlight Petals...I remember they can be found in the grass by the lake."

"Then let's split up," Alvin suggested. "I'll go find the Star Stone, and you'll be in charge of the Moonlight Petals. How about we agree on a time to come back?"

"Good idea!" Merlin showed an excited expression on his face, "We can meet again at dusk. The light is the most beautiful at that time, which is just right for us to study together."

"Then, see you at dusk." Alvin smiled and turned to walk towards the door. "Remember to be careful."

Merlin nodded, his heart filled with anticipation and nervousness. He knew that this adventure would change everything, but he also understood that only by bravely facing the unknown could new possibilities be ushered in.

dusk

The afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on the earth, and the warm light dyed the entire forest golden. Merlin stood by the lake, gently parting the grass, looking for the legendary moonlight petals. His heart was full of anticipation, imagining the moment of success with Alvin.

"Hey, there's one here!" Merlin suddenly found a delicate flower, the petals gleaming faintly in the sun. He carefully plucked the petals, and a burst of joy surged in his heart.

At this moment, there was a rustling sound behind him. Merlin turned around and saw a strange figure walking out from behind the tree. He had a handsome face and a cunning look in his eyes.

"Hey, little guy, what are you doing here?" The stranger smiled slightly, revealing his white teeth.

"I... I'm looking for moon petals." Merlin answered with some caution, thinking to himself that this person's intentions were unclear.

"Oh, moonlight petals." The stranger came closer, his eyes wandering over the petals in Merlin's hand. "I heard that this thing is rare. You have to be careful not to let others snatch it away."

Merlin's heart tightened, and he became secretly alert. "Who are you? Why are you here?"

"My name is Ellie, and I just happened to be passing by here." The stranger smiled slightly, with a sly look in his eyes. "I'm very interested in your adventure."

"Adventure?" Merlin frowned. "What are you talking about?"

"I heard that you and Alvin Stormson are researching magic devices together?" Ellie's tone became relaxed. "I can help you, but you have to tell me your plan."

Merlin hesitated, not trusting this stranger. "We... just want to test the effects of these devices."

"Effect?" Ellie's eyes showed a hint of curiosity. "That's really interesting. What do you plan to do with these devices?"

"To protect my friends," Merlin answered without hesitation, his heart determined.

"Protection?" Ellie smiled softly. "It sounds good, but you know that power sometimes brings unexpected consequences."

Merlin felt uneasy, with a mixture of curiosity and vigilance towards Ellie. "What do you want to say?"

"I just want to remind you, Merlin." Ellie's tone became serious, "In the process of pursuing power, don't forget what you really want."

Merlin took a deep breath, and his mind gradually became clear. "Thank you for your reminder, but I will remember my original intention."

At this moment, Alvin appeared in the distance, and Merlin felt relieved. "Alvin is back!"

"Have you found the moonlight petals?" Alvin walked closer and saw the petals in Merlin's hand, a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

"Found it!" Merlin answered excitedly, then turned around and wanted to introduce Ellie, but found that she had left quietly.

"Who is she?" Alvin asked curiously.

"I don't know either, just a stranger I met by the lake." Merlin shrugged, but felt vaguely uneasy in his heart.

"It doesn't matter. The important thing is that we have the materials now." Alvin handed the Star Stone in his hand to Merlin, "Next, we can start the experiment."

Merlin took the Star Stone, his heart filled with anticipation and nervousness. He knew that this moment would be an important turning point in his life.

Many senior leaders gathered at the conference table, and the atmosphere was tense. At this time, the leader of the Dark City, Thor, had a gloomy face and clenched his hands, looking extremely angry.

"How dare the Alpha Magic Kingdom do this to us! We must not let them succeed!" Thor said angrily, his voice echoing in the empty conference room.

Alvin, the deputy sitting opposite him, said softly, "Chief, I think we should calm down. Although their reply is infuriating, if we act rashly, it may cause a bigger conflict."

"Calm down?" Thor sneered, "They don't take us seriously at all! The dignity of our Dark City cannot be violated!"

"But, Chief, ending the friendly relationship will cause us to lose a powerful ally." Alvin continued to persuade, "We need to consider the long-term interests."

At this time, Maya next to him interrupted and said, "Thor, I agree with Alvin. We can use other cities to put pressure on Alpha and create a feeling that the Dark City is an ally. This will not only save our face, but also make Alpha feel pressured."

Thor frowned, and seemed to be somewhat interested in this proposal. He turned to Maya and asked, "Do you have any specific plans?"

"We can unite with neighboring cities, such as Greystone City and Flame City." Maya's eyes flickered and her tone was firm. "Use their power to put pressure on Alfa and force them to compromise."

Alvin nodded in approval. "That's a good idea, Maya. We can make our position clear through a joint statement, and let Alpha know that they are not fighting against us alone."

Thor's expression eased a little, but he was still dissatisfied: "But what if they reject our request or continue to ignore us?"

"Then let them see our determination." Maya smiled slightly, with wisdom flashing in her eyes. "We can act in secret and spread some news about the alliance between the Dark City and other cities to create the illusion that we have formed a powerful alliance."

"This is very risky," Alvin said with some concern. "Once it is exposed, our credibility will be seriously damaged."

"I know the risks, but sometimes you have to take risks to win." Maya's tone was firm and confident, "We can't let Alpha continue to infringe on our interests recklessly."

Thor was silent for a moment, as if thinking about the feasibility of this proposal. Finally, he raised his head and said firmly: "Okay, Maya, I accept your plan. We must let Alfa know that the Dark City is not to be trifled with."

The atmosphere in the conference room eased slightly, and everyone began to discuss the specific action plan. As the plan gradually took shape, Maya felt a little excited. She knew that all of this would be a huge challenge, but it was also an opportunity to show her abilities.

Time passed quietly. After the meeting, Maya walked out of the meeting room, thinking about the next steps. She decided to go to the mayor of Greystone City, Derek, and seek his support.

The Lord's Mansion of Graystone City is located on a verdant hill. The surrounding environment is elegant and the air is filled with the fragrance of flowers. Maya walked into the Lord's Mansion and the guards respectfully led her into the reception room.

Derek was sitting by the window, holding a cup of tea in his hands. The sunlight shone through the window on him, adding a touch of warmth to him.

"Maya, welcome." Derek put down his teacup with a smile, "I heard something happened in the Dark City recently?"

"Yes, Derek." Maya sat down and got straight to the point, "I came here to talk to you about the Alpha Magic Kingdom."

Derek's expression turned serious. "I heard they've been very tough on you guys lately. How are you going to deal with it?"

"We plan to unite Greystone City and Flame City to put pressure on Alfa." Maya looked Derek in the eyes and said firmly, "I hope you can support us and join this alliance."

Derek groaned for a moment, as if considering the pros and cons of this proposal: "This plan is very risky. Alpha is not easy to mess with. Their magical power is strong. If we unite, it may cause a greater conflict."

"I understand the risks, but we can't just sit there and wait for death." Maya's tone revealed a sense of urgency. "If we don't take action, Alpha will infringe on our interests even more unscrupulously."

Derek took a deep breath and nodded slowly: "Okay, I support your plan. Greystone City will join this alliance, but I hope you will be cautious when you act."

"Thank you, Derek." Maya smiled with relief, "With you here, our plan will be more solid."

After leaving Greystone City, Maya was full of confidence. She knew that she was advancing the plan step by step, and all this would change the fate of the Dark City.

In the high-level meeting room of the dark city, the walls were inlaid with ancient crystals, emitting a faint blue light, illuminating the shadows around. The high-level councilors sat around a long table with solemn expressions. The atmosphere of the meeting was like the oppressive air, as if a storm could erupt at any time.