Immortal Monarch

"How is the taste?" Naruto asked as he cooked some deer that he had stored in his seal.

The duo was in a forested area, under the night sky. The atmosphere was nice and the nature made him feel home.

Naruto had used his control of nature to make a wooden table and chairs, then started cooking using his home world ingredients while giving some snacks and drinks to Rogue.

He didn't hurry and moved at normal human speed to enjoy the experience as he did for most things. He didn't need to eat, breathe or sleep but he did all of these for enjoyment and force of habit.

It made him feel human and leaving these things would further separate him from his own people. They could survive without breathing until they had chakra but he didn't even need air to survive as he was pure energy being wrapped in human flesh.

The growth of power had led to this mutation plus the absorption of Kaguya had sealed the deal. He had devoured an Immortal being and become one himself so he could say one of his titles was Immortal Slayer.

He had gained a lot by absorbing Kaguya but it had also made him arrogant and possessive towards things he owned, and he considered the world his territory.

"It's nice; I think it might be the best I have ever tasted." Rogue replied as she ate fruits and crackers while sipping on some juice that she couldn't identify by look or smell

'I expected some freaky alien cuisine.'

"Haha that's some weird image you have there. I don't think any human looking species eats such stuff." Naruto chuckled as he saw the image of worms and other weird stuff that Rogue must have gotten from movies

'Though I did eat worms, I am never sharing that with anyone. A bad memory indeed.'

"Can you please try not to peak? I very much like my privacy and now you already know me." Rogue asked with a sigh as she looked at his back. She felt that he was powerful but a nice person from their short talk but he had his flaws.

He didn't seem to listen to people and liked to interfere with others on a whim or because he actually liked to help.

"Sorry, turning off the mind reader now. You will love this and it's great for your health. No mortal has ever tasted this dish ever so I will have to help to digest it as it contains a lot of energy." Naruto said in an excited tone as he brought the dish and placed it in the center

The smell was so enticing that Rogue felt the d.e.s.i.r.e to gobble it all up; her mouth was literally watering at the sight and smell. Her eyes couldn't look away and she was about to jump in when Naruto interfered.

Naruto was really happy seeing the reaction as she acknowledged his skills so he cut away the affect and reinforced Rogue with his own to power so she could handle eating the stuff. It was not something normal and it roamed in space in herds, a creature of the great unknown.

It was large as the tallest mountain and more powerful than the bijuu; except that it didn't have much energy compared to them and was being of physical might.

Rogue was embarrassed at her conduct but mystified as she was having such magical experiences in a single day.

'Maybe shit will hit the fan today or something because a day cannot be so good.'

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"We have some guests here that want to meet you, Rogue." Naruto said with an amused smile, causing her to tense up and look around

"What do they want?"

"Good evening and apologies for the intrusion, we are here to meet you Anna and help you. We are same as you, mutants." A woman with red hair wearing a tight fit black clothing with a red x on it

Rogue eyes the woman and her companions, especially the alien looking one as he stood out.

She then looked towards Naruto who smiled at her, "It is your choice, and these kids aren't bad. But the one hiding in the shadows is closer to you but also not suitable."

His words alarmed Jean and she sensed for anyone around her, she had been careless as her attention had been taken by the man sitting with the new mutant. He was powerful and she could feel that she was prey in front of a giant beast.

Raven wanted to curse; everything she had planned was moot point at this juncture. She was intending to impersonate the X-men and invite hate towards them but Rogue ended up sitting with that man.

"I am coming out" Raven announced as she walked into the clearing and stood few feet away from Naruto and Jean

"Aunty" Rogue called out in shock as it was someone she hadn't expected to see here

"Anna, I am happy that you are okay. I was worried when I felt that you had absorbed someone's power." Raven muttered in a soothing tone, showing care. It was partly genuine as she had taken care of Rogue for a long time and mostly manipulation

"I am okay but why are you here?"

"I am working for a mutant organization so I wish for you to join us." Raven replied without informing everyone her rank nor did she resort to name calling the other team

"We are from the Xavier Institute for Gifted Youngsters, where you will find people similar to you and learn to control your powers safely." Jean pitched in to speak up for her team as she realized they were on the weaker front

Raven looked from one to the other but couldn't really tell whom to join; if she went with her feelings then her aunt was the safe bet as the other woman was a stranger.

"Why are you not working together? What's the difference between you two?" Raven asked as she needed more information to make her choice as the offer was enticing as she d.e.s.i.r.ed to be among those who will accept her completely.

Jean walked closer and spoke up, "We strive to help our kind but we also help humans. We do not consider ourselves to be above humans and see them as inferior. Our aim is to help the needy and live in coexistence with the humans. You can come and have a look; it is a school and not a prison. The choice to leave will always be there."

Rogue heard her words and looked at Raven. From what she understood, her aunt's group was one of those types.

"There is nothing wrong in thinking we are a superior species. The time for humanity to stay at the top has come to an end and it is our time to prosper. We do not act without being attacked by these humans, there is no gain in pointless conflict but they hate us and fear us.

Joining them would lead you to risking your lives for those whom would kill you if they had the chance. Our group maybe supremacist but it is safer than theirs and we do not intend to cause havoc unless it is for survival and self defense."

"Both groups have their problems and dangers so don't think one is safer. The X-Men have been attacked before and lost children while the other group has also lost members while doing questionable things.

The X-Men are much more inclined towards the good while your Aunt not so much but don't hate her for that as humans shaped her to be like this. Now you should choose or delay it is getting late." Naruto joined in to help her have a better picture

Jean and Raven looked towards him surprise, wondering how he knew such details.

"Your baldy isn't the only one who can read minds, Jean. I may not touch your mind but you brought along two kids ripe for the reading."

Jean understood and didn't understand at the same time.

'Why wouldn't he read my mind? I don't think I should be able to block his attempt as he avoided Charles reading.'

"Can I stay with you?" Rogue turned to Naruto and asked as she didn't really feel safe anymore about those choices

"Okay but it will be good to go study with other mutants so you will be learning with X-men and coming back home to my place before evening." Naruto replied nonchalantly

Rogue had expected him to refuse as it was kind of a big request and hearing his answer put a big smile on her face for a moment before she went back to the neutral expression.

"Thank you"

"No problem, it helps having some company." Naruto muttered as he stood up, which caused them to tense up

"You can leave now as she had chosen her place. Know that I do not have any animosity with you but I do not accept wrongdoings so it will be better for you to stop such a destructive path.

I will help you and can help you, if it is something that does not harm others. I know you have gone through things much worse than I have but I can understand what you feel, which is why you are still standing.

I will give you all an option, consider leaving this world. I can send you to another world, though it has 10 times the gravity here so you will have to work on that." Naruto spoke slowly and confidently, it was a viable choice but not one they would consider as Mutants will continue to be born

"We will think about it and thank you for taking care of my child." Raven replied as she walked away

'Should I or should I not tell her that her son is standing there?'