Sacred Gear Shadow Light

With Naruto, Dimensional Gap

The resonance of Naruto's heartbeat intensified, each pulse reverberating through the Dimensional Gap like a storm threatening to tear the fabric of existence apart. His body trembled violently, shadow and light erupting around him in a chaotic, uncontrollable dance. The forces within his Sacred Gear, once held in fragile equilibrium, clashed now with apocalyptic ferocity. The echoes of their collision rippled outward, shaking the infinite void.

Naruto's knees buckled, his breathing ragged as sweat poured down his face. His emerald eyes, usually so steady and determined, flickered erratically between hues of radiant light and consuming darkness. Each flicker was a reflection of the power raging within him, power that seemed ready to tear him apart.

The voice of Oracis cut through the maelstrom, its synthesized tones calm but edged with undeniable urgency.

Naruto Uzumaki, alert. Divine energy levels have exceeded sustainable thresholds. Your Sacred Gear's structure is destabilizing. Your current vessel was not designed to contain this magnitude of opposing forces.

Naruto's jaw clenched, his voice hoarse as he forced out a reply. "You think… I don't know that?" he growled, every word strained as he fought to maintain control. "What… can I… do?"

A low, guttural growl came from nearby. Red, standing firm in the chaos, his molten-gold eyes narrowed as he watched Naruto struggle. His draconic aura flared, the sheer heat of it forming ripples in the volatile air. The shadow barriers Naruto had erected shattered, disintegrating like ash in the face of the unrelenting divine force.

The void churned in response, a vortex of unimaginable chaos fueled by Naruto's energy. Red's wings snapped open, his tail lashing against the space with an earth-shaking crack as he braced himself against the surge. His deep voice, tinged with concern, cut through the noise.

"Naruto, this isn't just some flare-up. What the hell is going on?"

Oracis's voice responded immediately, unwavering in its clarity.

The catalyst, Kurama, acted as the primary stabilizer for the Sacred Gear, balancing the interplay between its light and shadow energies. With his absence, equilibrium is no longer achievable. The shadow essence of Skiadrum is attempting to escape to preserve itself.

Red's eyes flared wide, molten fury igniting within them. "Escape?"he barked, his voice reverberating with raw power. "What happens to him if it succeeds?"

Naruto, his body convulsing under the strain, managed a choked reply. "I… I can't… hold this!" His knees hit the ground, his form writhing as shadows lashed out around him, desperate to break free.

The heartbeat, the omnipresent rhythm that had grown louder and louder, now reached an unbearable crescendo. It was everywhere—within Naruto, throughout the Dimensional Gap, and beyond. It wasn't just sound; it was command. A divine cadence that resonated with authority and purpose, demanding submission from all who felt it.

Oracis's voice cut through the chaos, calm but insistent. Immediate intervention is required. Energy Redistribution must be initiated to stabilize the Sacred Gear. Authorization required from Red.

Red didn't hesitate, his voice dropping to a guttural growl of resolve. "Do it."

Acknowledged.

In the next instant, a surge of energy erupted from Naruto, a torrent of shadow spilling outward like a raging tide. The essence of Skiadrum, coiled and volatile, tore itself free, rushing toward Red. The dark energy enveloped him, its cold tendrils sinking into his molten aura. Red growled low, his wings flaring wide as he absorbed the power, his form rippling with newfound strength.

Naruto's body jerked violently as the absence of the shadow essence left his Sacred Gear momentarily unstable. The light within him surged, unrestrained, pouring through his veins like liquid fire. The brilliance exploded outward, illuminating the endless void of the Dimensional Gap like a second sun. His body convulsed one final time as the Sacred Gear adapted, reshaping itself to withstand the divine energies coursing through it.

The heartbeat grew louder still, its rhythm no longer a mere echo but an omnipotent force that harmonized with existence itself. The void quaked, the churning chaos slowing as the energy aligned. Red, now glowing faintly with the essence of Skiadrum, straightened, his molten-gold eyes locking onto Naruto.

"That should buy you some time," Red rumbled, his voice a blend of lingering tension and begrudging relief. "But whatever this is—whatever's waking up inside you—you need to deal with it, or you're dead."

Naruto, his breathing labored but steady, forced himself to his feet. His emerald eyes glowed with a radiant intensity, their light cutting through the remnants of chaos around him. The heartbeat, though still overwhelming, began to sync with his own, its divine cadence merging with his being.

He exhaled shakily, his voice hoarse but filled with quiet resolve. "Thanks, Red… I owe you."

Red snorted, his tail flicking with irritation, though the faintest smirk tugged at his lips. "Damn right you do. Next time, try not to break the damn Gap."

The tension in the void eased slightly, the violent churn slowing to a simmer. But the air remained heavy, the omnipresent heartbeat a constant reminder that this was far from over.

Oracis's voice returned, calm yet solemn, carrying a message that sent a chill through the air.Divine Dominion Initiated.

The void fell into an uneasy silence, and even Red, the apocalyptic dragon himself, found his molten gaze narrowing as the weight of those words settled over the fractured balance of existence.

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