Naruto's clone activated the Flying Thunder Seal he'd placed on Sung Jin-woo, teleporting instantly to wherever the hunter had gone after using the key in that invisible lock. For a heartbeat, he stood engulfed in pure darkness, disoriented 'Did the technique misfire?' before the void erupted into a searing flash of light.
It blazed like a supernova, blinding and merciless. Any ordinary person would've collapsed, brain scrambled by the sensory overload, but Naruto forced his eyes to stay open, pupils shrinking to pinpricks as he scanned the glare for clues. What the hell is this? he muttered under his breath, squinting.
Then, as suddenly as it began, the light snuffed out completely and he saw Sung Jin-woo... and then the entire place around him. Destruction and carnage littered the area, the whole landscape burning in an all-consuming fire.
''This is like literal hell,' Naruto's shadow clone thought, staring at the scene. 'It's weird, but this place feels familiar…' he mused, his expression surprised. 'If this is a dungeon, it's definitely above S-rank.'
He stood almost right beside Sung Jin-woo, but thanks to his stealth and presence concealment, Jin-woo couldn't sense him. The hunter began walking forward with a determined look.
Suddenly, a beast with almost 20 feet of height walked out. Its three massive wolf-like heads peered down with blazing red eyes. Each head was the size of a small car, with rows of razor-sharp teeth gleaming in the firelight.
'It looks like a dog… a three-headed dog,' the clone thought. 'But its magical energy is on par with an A-rank dungeon boss, maybe even higher.' He glanced at Sung Jin-woo, who stood facing the creature. '…But it's stronger than him for sure or maybe close equal. Let's see how this plays out.'
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Meanwhile at Yeouido, Seoul, the real Naruto materialized in front of his newly acquired guild headquarters - a striking 40-story glass and steel structure standing proudly along the Han River waterfront. The afternoon sun reflected off its dark blue-tinted windows, creating an impressive silhouette against Seoul's skyline.
Naruto pushed through the revolving doors into the spacious lobby, his eyes sweeping appreciatively over the finished space. The two-story entrance hall with its polished marble floors gleamed under carefully positioned lighting. The reception desk, carved from a single piece of black granite, stood unmanned but ready. Everything was in perfect order.
His clone had just finished meeting with Kim Namjoon earlier that day, finalizing the purchase of the building and clearing all the paperworks and taking over it completely. A hint of irony crossed Naruto's mind - this very building was supposed to be Namjoon's family's guild headquarters. But when their plans fell through due to their inability to attract any S-rank hunters, the building became available at just the right time. The Kim family's abandoned guild dream had become his opportunity.
He crossed the lobby with casual confidence, nodding briefly to the security personnel who recognized him immediately. Instead of waiting for the regular elevators, he headed directly to a private elevator at the back of the lobby, accessible only with biometric authorization. The doors slid open silently as his palm touched the scanner.
Inside, he pressed the button for the 40th floor, and the elevator ascended swiftly and silently. When the doors opened again, Naruto stepped directly into his private place in the headquarter.
The penthouse occupied the entire top floor, with floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic views of Seoul and the Han River below. The late afternoon light bathed the open-concept space in a warm glow. Modern furnishings in neutral tones complemented the sleek architecture, creating an atmosphere of understated luxury.
Naruto moved through the space with familiarity, passing the expansive seating area with its low-profile furniture and making his way toward his private office. The glass walls of the office provided unobstructed views while maintaining privacy through smart glass technology that could turn opaque at the touch of a button instantly.
"So this is my office..."
Naruto lounged in his chair, one leg crossed over the other as he gazed through the floor-to-ceiling windows. The Seoul skyline stretched before him, bathed in the late afternoon sun, the Han River gleaming like liquid gold below. His reflection in the glass showed a hint of amusement playing across his features.
A lazy smirk curved his lips as he observed the other guild buildings in the distance. His eyes, held a glint of superiority. He spun his chair slowly, taking in the view from every angle.
"A guild needs a name..." he mused, his tone carrying blend of boredom and confidence. "Something fitting for what the guild stands for..." He paused, his smirk widening slightly. "Infinity Guild. Simple, yet perfect. After all..."
He stood, walking to the window with casual grace, hands in his pockets as he looked down at the city that had no idea what was about to hit it.
"...there's no limit to what I can do."
[A.N : I tried to keep the name very Simple. Infinity, I think is simple to think.
Also, if anybody can, just drop a logo for the guild , I hate making these stuff myself.]