Illumination – A Naruto Fantasy

The Ōtsutsuki Clan

An ancient clan of parasitic aliens who have spent thousands of years traversing the cosmos consuming other worlds in order to continuously evolve

The purpose of which, is obtaining Godhood

They accomplish this by planting a creature known as the "Ten-Tails". Acting as the "seed", it grows into a "God Tree" with its roots spreading across the planet to siphon chakra and genetic material from all its surroundings and inhabitants, killing everything

After this process, the tree makes a large fruit for the Ōtsutsuki to consume in order for them to evolve. The "Chakra Fruit"

In order for the Ten-Tails seed to bloom into a God Tree, a living Ōtsutsuki must be fed to the beast, hence the clan members travel in pairs, the lower ranking being the sacrifice, while the other one watches over the fruit's cultivation

However, the Ōtsutsuki possess the means of preserving themselves by implanting a form of "Stigma" on another compatible creature. Once activated, it reincarnates the Ōtsutsuki by means of taking over the subjects body

This power is known as "Karma"

Eventually, the Earth itself would be intruded on by the Matriarch & Patriarch of this clan

But for unknown reasons, the Matriarch would betray her clan and the Patriarch. Keeping the Ten-Tails for herself

Believing she had killed him, she consumed a pre-mature chakra fruit and ended the wars humans waged throughout the years. This act would cause the humans to deify her

However, her true purpose was not to save the people for their benefit, but to increase the potential number of servants to obtain

After giving birth to two sons, she used the god tree to harvest the humans. Turning them into white artificial creatures known as "Zetsu"

These creatures would become the soldiers to fight the war her clan would bring once they discovered her betrayal

Unfortunately, the two sons had inherited her power and decided to fight for humanity

Angered by her sons, the Matriarch merged with and became the ten-tails. Fighting against her sons only to be bested by them

The eldest son took her chakra, becoming the worlds first "Jinchūriki". Using this power, the two siblings would seal their mother in a vessel that would become Earth's moon

The younger sibling would stay on the moon to watch over the seal while the eldest remained on Earth, giving chakra to humanity. Gaining the title of the "Sage of Six Paths", he split the chakra from his mother into 9 parts that would become the "Tailed Beasts"

However, before her defeat, the mother created one last artificial soldier. This "Black Zetsu" would act as her will and enact the plan for her return. Through out history, this creature would create chaos and disrupt the Sage's beliefs and plans for peace

Eventually, this creature would secretly form the criminal organization "Akatsuki" as a means of reviving the Matriarch

...But what neither of them knew was that the presumed dead Patriarch was in fact...very much alive...

A run-down facility located in a barren wasteland far from the "Five Great Shinobi Nations", there was a lab with one man sitting down in a strange chair, multiple tubes were attached to his back

His solitude being his only company, he pondered

"...No matter what I do, this body has yet to improve. I'm going to need a better 'vessel' soon"

Standing up, he went to his desk, annoyed about his current situation

"All the other ones have died. There bodies couldn't handle the 'Karma'. Maybe they're too young? I'll ask for older ones the next time I see that 'pig' in person"

His voice was so cold yet it contained a hint of worry

"...The world war has ended but everyone is still alert. It's too risky to go out on my own without drawing attention to myself..."

"Kaguya is not yet dead. And thanks to her I'm in no condition to fight. I may have to consider gathering partners to aid me but..."

He grit his teeth

"For me to ally myself with these inferior creatures...just the idea of it...!"

The man's health was in too bad of a shape to be picky, but his pride was preventing him from making the rational decision

Walking back to the chair

"...I've still got enough time to think about that option later. I'll just focus on observing the situation for now..."

After plugging back into the chair, the man went to sleep, unaware that someone was approaching his hideout

Around 7 kilometers away, a young boy was spying at the facility with his telescope

"Ugh! Found it. Can't believe I had to haul this 'shit stain' all the way over here"

The only thing of note was that this boy had another person with him...knocked out, tied up, and blindfolded

"Alright...I got it. I'll plant the device now"

Others observing him would believe he suffered mental issues due to the fact that he was talking to himself

"Finally made it...if all goes according to the guide's plan...I should be fine"

Putting away his telescope, he took off the duffle bag he was wearing

"Now that I have the tools...and the 'bait'...the real gamble can begin..."