Hello. I thank you once again for the reviews and answer some points raised in them here.

As I said, Naruto is not godlike, but strong nonetheless. It means that several men are not really a threat to him. However, it does not mean that he can take by himself whole armies or level nations in one move. He is limited with physical abilities (sword, bow, stick, hand-to-hand) and Mokuton (but no full-scale Mokuton, just some basics). He will have some others powers, but they are hardly combat related. The reason is, in my opinion, that a Godlike Naruto (with Kurama, Yin-Yang release, Truth-Seeking ball etc) would not be really suitable in the Game of Thrones Universe. There are only two ways he could act: First way would be to have him erase all things in a heartbeat, not really interesting. Second way would be to have a not caring Naruto who would not really have any reason to interact with the others characters (this could be interesting though if he is dragged into the story by some circumstances).

Naruto is not flawless in this story and even with him here, events won't go perfectly. He cannot be everywhere every time (no Kage Bunshin or Hiraishin) and cannot foresee things before them happening. He is smart and rational though. It also means that he can make harsh decision for a good reason and can understand his own mistakes and other's. He makes plan to minimize the loss. However, he has limits on what he can do. He can't be aware of everything. For now, he has other matter in mind than what's happening in King's Landing even if he cares for Cersei.

Some of you said that Cersei cheated on Naruto and were not happy about it. Well… it is Game of Thrones guys. It would be unrealistic if Naruto suddenly came, all women fell madly in love with him and so refused to have any kind of relationship with other men… what sort of story is that? Consider the fact that Naruto rarely comes in King's Landing for now, just some days in a year. There were no promise of fidelity between Cersei and Naruto, not for now at least. Also, do not forget that, basically, Naruto is having an affair with Cersei (she married Robert remember). As I said, Naruto is far from perfect. He understands it.

One thing that kept bothering me is that people often put Naruto on a pedestal where he can do whatever he wants while others are blamed if they try to do the same. The example that immediately comes to my mind is Naruto having relationships with more than one woman. I do not criticize it, I am even a fan. However, if those women have relationship with another man, it's a scandal straightaway. Why is that? Don't get me wrong. As a man, I am personally not comfortable with the idea, but I can understand and even support it with good reasons.

I still did not say that Cersei and Naruto were in love. Kisses, sex and all of that are some clues, but have you always seen people in Game of Thrones having sex and loving each other? Answer is 'no, I do not'.

Well, it will be the same in this story. Cersei will not fall in love with Naruto just in a day, a year and even after sex. For now, they have feelings for each others, some trust but that's it. There will be some challenge too in this relationship as you can guess (the incestuous relationship between Cersei and Jamie among other things). It is understanding that people don't like Cersei in general, but I think it is one more reason that makes her an interesting character to be involved in some sort of romantic relationship.

Some of you asked for Joffrey to be Naruto's son… sorry, it's not going to happen. Joffrey was born before Naruto and Cersei even had their first relationship (see previous chapter). For Tommen… you will see about that soon enough.

I'm sorry about dates and difficulties to follow between the change in time and place. I wrote some details to help the reader having a better idea, but I understand it can be quite tricky. I don't want to spend too much time on the fiction before canon starts, but it is necessary for the story. It was particularly true in the previous chapter. In this one, we stay at year 295, so three years before canon timeline. The next chapter will be from year 296 to year 298 and will finally start with the TV show timeline, so it won't be a problem after that.

I plan for Naruto to have romantic relationship with Cersei and Daenerys in the story. I'm open to add in this small harem another girl (maybe two, maximum), but I'm not sure yet. If you have any preference and some arguments to support it, let me know. I make no promise that I will add another girl though. It is already rather completed with only two women, and I don't really like too large harem.

Someone said that I did a good job on writing this fanfiction even if I am not a native English speaker. Thank you for this comment, it was good. I know I make some mistakes, sorry about that, but I'm trying to get better. As they say, it's by writing you learn writing.

****** Neither God nor Demon ******

Chapter 3

****** Neither God nor Demon ******

Calendar of the Seven Kingdoms, Year 295. Westeros, King's Landing.

Cersei was lying nervously in her bed. She took care of having all maids and servants leave before closing the room. The window was left wide-open. Temperatures in those summer nights were still pleasant and there was a perfectly clear sky. The moon and stars were shining brightly in the darkness.

It had been ten days since she called for Naruto. She did not know when he would come though. She just had called for him once before, and it had been when her son died. All the other times she saw him were when he was already in King's Landing and had been coming without warning. He stayed a few days in town, sometimes even a week, before leaving to some place she did not know about. He said several times having business in the North and a threat that kept him busy, but he never gave her any details. Despite her asking, he still kept many things hidden.

Well, he wasn't the only one, she thought.

Their relationship was particularly strange to say the least. She knew that he had feelings for her, but she did not know if it was love yet. If not, it was at least powerful attachment. It still was not enough for her to have him stay by her side though. She was sure that it was related to his business in the North, but as he told her nothing, it was hard for her to guess.

Because of those many secrets, she could not trust him entirely nor love him either. She was not even sure that it would be the case if he told her. However, she came to accept that, in absence of love, she still had feelings for him. Obviously, it made her want him by her side even more in order to increase her influence on the Iron Throne as the Queen. The small council had recently become more and more powerful with the King's absence who was busier fucking whores, getting drunk and going on some hunting trips. Having Naruto next to her would be a considerable asset and a huge support.

Then there was the Myrcella's problem that Naruto still did not know about. Which was by the way the reason for her call.

At five years old, the girl was already strong-minded, smart beyond her age and wholehearted. A lot like Naruto. If her sky blue eyes were not sufficient, this was proof enough. And of course, there was also the problem of Myrcella's particularity…

"Hello sweetheart" a soft voice cut her in her thoughts. "Why did you call?"

She turned around, noticing Naruto who just came from the window.

Despite his engaging tone and slight smile, Cersei could notice his concern. It was not without reason. The last time she called for him, she lost her son. She sat up on her bed and invited him to join her. Naruto complied in silence.

"I'm fine. You don't have to worry. I just wanted to talk to you about…" - she paused, trying to find the correct word without success - "… something".

She bitted her lips, not knowing how to broach the topic. She glanced at him before frowning, forgetting for now the subject she wished to discuss. There was something that always disturbed her but she never put her finger on it. However, now she knew. And she cursed herself for not noticing it sooner.

"…You still look the same as the first day we met".

Naruto did not even flinch. He knew that she would become aware of that fact some day. It was more surprising that she did not bring the topic sooner, considering how observing she was. They had known each other for twelve years now.

"… I do. It has to do with my power" he simply confirmed.

In a way, it was true. Of course, it was not the consequence of his Mokuton or healing skills, even if it was linked, but something far beyond. Even if he began to really enjoy spending time with Cersei, he was certainly not ready to tell her about such delicate topic. He already had trouble dealing with his immortality by himself, he was not going to share his particular condition with anyone apart from someone he could trust blindly. And Cersei was not in this category yet. Perhaps one day, but not now.

The Queen nodded uncertainly. After all, it made sense for someone whose power was to stimulate energy within living beings to be able to look younger than he really was. However, it raised another question.

"I never asked before, but how old are you?"

Naruto tightened uncomfortably. She was more persistent on the subject than usual. Unfortunately for her, he knew better than her that he was a terrible liar.

"I am not sure myself. My parents died the day I was born and I had to raise myself so I have no memory of my early years. I am at least ten years older than you" he informed.

Again, all of his remarks were entirely true, if each of them were taken separately that is. He was not certain how old he was but the reason was because he stopped counting after one thousand, not because he did not remember his childhood.

No better lies than half-truths, he pondered.

Naruto sighed while staring at Cersei who seemed to be in thoughts. He decided to change the subject for a less slippery one.

"So… you brought me in here for a reason, ne? Or did you just miss me so much you had to call?"

The tease did not even make Cersei arch an eyebrow.

"No, it's… I missed you, but I didn't call you just for that" she whispered. She was delaying the topic and she could see that Naruto was not fooled. He did not speak though, and she was grateful for that. It made it easier to vocalize what she had in mind.

"I told you about Myrcella, right?"

The immortal blond shrugged.

"Your daughter? Yes, you did. What about her? Is she sick?"

"No. It's not that…" she denied while lowering her sight. "I never told you that she had sky blue eyes, right?

"…"

"It started slowly" Cersei kept speaking after the short silence that was Naruto's answer. "When she went outside, gardens seemed... abnormal. Plants and flowers looked more radiant, more… alive. Then, it evolved. Now, she can make flowers grow like you from a seed with one look".

Cersei took a glance at Naruto and was almost surprised to stare at an expressionless face. There was no anger, disappointment or sadness nor joy, mischievousness or shock. Just an empty face with blank blue eyes.

"… I see", he simply commented.

"… It was not a problem at first. Nobody was really paying attention to the nature around us the times I took Myrcella outside. And even if they did, there was no indication that she was the one responsible. But then, she started eying at flowers, and she became able to grow them with a mere touch. I had to be extra vigilant to not spread the secret. For now, only Tommen saw her power but he was too young to understand it. But if this keeps going…" the Queen ended, concerned about Myrcella's power and Naruto's reaction.

She had no choice. She did not know how to react toward Myrcella's power. She was forced to contact Naruto and ask for his help. The wellbeing of her child was far more important than everything else. However, she could not hide the growing anxiety spreading on her face.

"Myrcella… she is five, right?" the wood-user wondered aloud.

"Yes. She is lovely and very caring. A lot like you in fact" Cersei complimented.

Naruto let out a tired sigh. The girl had been hidden from him for a little more than five years then. He hated to admit it, but in a way, it had been a good thing. Even if he knew, he could not have looked after her much, no matter how hard he thought about it. He had been far too busy with the North. It was a surprise that she had inherited of the Mokuton though, or at least a version of it.

"Can I see her?" he asked, his voice still void of emotion.

"She's asleep now. Tomorrow if you wish so".

"Thank you" Naruto spoke softly.

"… You're not mad?" Cersei demanded. She could not conceal the hint of surprise in her tone.

"I can imagine the reason you decided to hide her from me. Honestly, I couldn't have been here with her a lot even if I knew. But don't misunderstand. I'm not really happy you hide something like that from me. I know you have a lot of things on your mind you don't tell me about, and I don't blame you. However, this is something hard to take".

He paused to think a bit. It was hard, yes. Especially considering Cersei told him only because she did not have another choice. It was a huge step backward in the trust he was giving her. Not something set in stone though. Then, something else came to his mind.

"What about your youngest son… Tommen?" he half-said half-asked.

Cersei tensed. This subject was another touchy one. She hesitated five seconds before deciding to not tell him about Jamie. Her relationship with her twin brother was not something she wished to broadcast. It was even truer with Naruto. She appreciated Naruto, she really did. But he was rarely present. She craved for comfort when her husband kept humiliating her with more and more whores. She often managed to silent the feeling. Not always though, and Jamie was here in those moments of weakness. He was understanding and wanted only the best for her.

"No… I can't be one hundred percent sure, but he has emerald eyes and no power that I know of".

She glanced at him and was not surprised to see him with brow furrowed. Cersei remained silent during a full minute before she spoke again.

"What do you intend to do about Myrcella?"

"I will see her tomorrow. Call me when you two are alone in your room. If she has a similar power to mine, I will have to train her a little bit. She needs at least some tips in order for her to not use her control over plants unconsciously at random time".

He then let out a tired sigh, regretful about what he was going to add in the conversation.

"I won't tell her she's my daughter. I still have business in the North and I can't allow staying here for too long. It's better for now if she doesn't know. I will come and see her as much as possible, but no promise. If she's as smart as you told me, she will have some doubts though".

Cersei flinched but did not say anything. She was in no position to talk after all. She finally nodded.

All along, Naruto did not even spare a glance in her direction.

****** Neither God nor Demon ******

"Are you the healer?"

"I am" Naruto confirmed. "Your servant told me I could find you here. She said your daughter was affected by the Greyscale's syndrome".

Stannis Baratheon observed him with distrust, anxiety and a slight flash of hope in the eyes. It was not the first healer who tried to treat his daughter, or at least slow down the disease. Until then, none succeeded. They made many promises but only facts mattered. And promises did not help saving his daughter until now.

In the end, it was only logical for the King's brother to not be full of joy and hope. Not yet, at least. Naruto did not mind. He knew how tough and lethal the Greyscale's disease was.

"… Come with me" Stannis whispered before turning around, slowly walking inside the house.

Naruto nodded and followed closely. The door behind him was then quickly closed by a maid.

He received minutes after leaving Cersei a request to heal the daughter of Stannis Baratheon. A servant had heard of his presence in King's Landing and how he helped treating citizens the last time he came. Apparently, the King's brother was desperate enough to ask him to come in spite of his more than shady reputation.

He did not decline.

Along the way, Stannis eyed critically at the young looking man. He was probably no older than twenty at most, he guessed. It was the first time someone so young came to try to help Shireen. All previous healers had wrinkles all over their faces and carried with them tons of medicine, herbs and potions. This one did not even seem to have any belongings other than the clothes he was wearing.

Well, it was not like the others succeeded in their task treating Shireen, he criticized. Maybe that oddity boded well.

"There she is" Stannis said while opening a door leading to a room with lights turned on.

Into the room, Naruto immediately noticed two people. Two women, or rather a woman and a little girl. The middle-aged woman was sitting on a chair near the bed where the younger one was lying. Both were awake and turned their heads when they noticed the men walking into the bedroom. With one brief glance, Naruto noticed one guard next to the backdoor. He could probably come inside with only one shot from Stannis or the woman.

He then looked at the two occupants in the room. Despite her age, he could notice a beautiful woman in the middle-aged Lady. And considering that the young girl looked a lot like her with the Greyscale symptoms on the left side of her face, it was safe to assume that they were Stannis' wife and daughter respectively.

"Father!" the young one exclaimed cheerfully, confirming her identity as Shireen Baratheon to Naruto.

"Hello daughter. How are you today?"

"I'm fine. Mother went to the library and brought me many books. In one of them, I read a story with dragons and how humans used to ride them many years ago".

"I'm glad you're doing okay" Stannis said with a very faint smile on his lips.

Despite the disease, Shireen never stopped smiling in her life. Stannis could not give up in front of such a young and pure child. She was not his first one, he already had three others sons. Three stillborn boys… As a result, he would do everything in his power for Shireen to live.

"Did you read about how many colors a dragon could have?" Naruto asked softly while approaching the bed where the girl was laying, attracting attention from all the people in the room. "Yellow, green, black, red, blue, brown, white… When dragons were flying altogether one behind the other, it used to look like a multicolored rainbow road drawn up in the sky".

The blond remembered those times. It was too bad stories became legends with time after dragons disappeared. But even legends could still captivate children's minds. He grinned seeing the expression of the one lying in bed, surprise written all over her face before being enlightened by a huge and pure smile.

"Really? Oh, it must be so wonderful to see something like that" Shireen expressed.

It managed to get a soft hum from her mother and father alongside her.

"Shireen" Stannis called out. "This man is another healer. I asked him to come and take a look at you".

The six-year old child put a cute puzzling expression before smiling at the blond. The wood-user replied with a tender smile of his own. He then approached the couple surrounding the bed and instructed them to stand back. Both father and wife stepped aside, leaving room for the blond to operate but still keeping a wary eye at every action. The blond took the chair next to the bed where the child's mother was previously sitting.

"My name is Naruto, sweetheart. I came to see what an adorable face you have under those scales on your cheeks".

Saying that, the blond moved forward to put his right hand on her left cheek, where the scales were apparent for all to watch.

At the touch, Shireen immediately tried to retreat with wide frightened eyes. Naruto's left hand behind her head prevented the motion. A little further, both parents wore similar stupefied expression.

"N-no, you can't touch me" Shireen begged weakly. "Y-you… you will be infected too".

She nearly cried at the action. Since the Greyscale illness started a couple of months back, she had not been touched by anyone directly, only through rags and sheets. She nearly forgot how it was to feel a small pat on her face. It felt good despite her skin set in stone, surely, but she did not want anyone to suffer because of her.

"Don't worry little one" Naruto spoke softly. "Greyscale won't kill me. I just need to know how intense the disease is before treating it, and for that I need to know how infectious it is".

Naruto then removed his hand and stared at it for several seconds. The assertion had relieved Shireen quite a bit and silenced her parents, but the ease was quickly washed away when they noticed the scales growing on the outstretched hand with an insane rate. A single scale appeared at first before it spread on the hand. In less than a minute, Naruto's full arm was covered with scales.

He just had to stimulate the cells in his arm to accelerate the infection's progress. Mokuton gave him the ability to heal disease and wounds, and by extension, he could also stimulate cells, even contagious ones. It was also quite funny to see the others' shocked expression.

"Mmh… Interesting" Naruto simply commented, ignoring the stunned face of all people surrounding him.

It was slightly under average in fact. He had met cases of Greyscale disease far more intense than that. A competent doctor could have cured it within a year, or at least stopped its progression.

"You… Your hand" The middle-age woman called out. Naruto did not even catch her name before coming.

So much for courtesy…

"Ah. As I said, no need to worry about that" he declared with a small smile on his lips. "I can heal your daughter immediately if you want".

The sentence served to silence the room in a blink. The blond then moved his arm, closing his hand one finger after the other. All the members of House Baratheon could see with shock, disbelief and some relief the scales starting to fade away like absorbed under the skin. In ten seconds, when his hand was just a fist, all tracks of the Greyscale disease were gone.

"Wh-What?" the woman in the room could not help but said with a shaky voice. Her daughter and husband were not in better shape.

"I will heal your daughter" Naruto said with a tone leaving no room for argument. "I request no payment. I have condition though. Firstly, you will not speak to anyone about what you are going to see. You can talk about the fact I healed your daughter, but not how I did it. Secondly, I won't answer any question. You can stay in the room and watch as much as you want, but I won't explain anything".

He stared at Stannis who could only nod hesitantly. The blond then turned to Shireen and spared her a bright smile before speaking again.

"And thirdly, once all scales are gone from your cheeks, I want to see your most beautiful smile. Can you do that for me, sweetheart?"

Shireen's mouth stayed agape for ten seconds. She did not really comprehend what all of those conditions were for, but she did understand that the man in front of her could help her. If he could, there was no doubt in her mind that she would send him her best smile.

She nodded frankly. Tears could almost be spotted at the corner of her eyes.

"Ok sweetie. Close your eyes and imagine the brightest and biggest dragon you can, like the ones you read in your book" Naruto said.

Shireen obeyed him without a thought. She then felt a hand cover the scales on her cheek. She ignored the hiccup of her parents. Tender, caring and gentle warmth rose slowly where the hand was before spreading on her face and then her entire body. Twenty seconds later, the feeling gradually vanished and soon, all that was left was the sensation of the hand on her cheek. But this time, she felt it entirely, as if the previous touch was but a mere contact in comparison.

The reason was simple. There were no more scales between the hand and her skin.

Naruto then let drop his hand. Shireen put her own on her cheek, confirming the absence of any scale or tough skin. The surface was pink and flawless.

She sent him the brightest smile she could master, as promised.

"Thank you!" she mastered to say between her contained sobs. "Thank you! Thank you!"

"No need for that, sweetie" Naruto said while drying the tears on the corner of her eyes. "We had a deal. I took care of my end of the bargain. You did the same. We're cool".

The blond was then turned around to face the woman who had the same face as her daughter. She hugged him briefly, thanks and blessing fusing out of her mouth. Stannis was more contained with his gratitude, just shaking firmly his hand. But knowing the stubborn and pragmatic man, it was huge.

"The House Baratheon is indebted to you, young man" stated Stannis with evident relief. "I know you didn't ask for any payment, but if there is something we can do for you, you just need to ask".

Naruto smiled and thanked him for the gesture but did not push any further. He bid his farewell and prepared to leave the family for some bonding time together. Shireen's mother, who he still did not know the name, was already hugging her daughter with all her might. It had been a long time since she had been able to just touch her. However, just before departing, Naruto turned around and took out a wooden bracelet from under his cloak.

"Just one more thing, sweetie" Naruto called out, briefly interrupting the family. "This bracelet allows me to sense people when they are calling for me. If one day you need some help, keep it close to your hearth and think about me. As you saw, I can heal and treat almost everyone and everything. I make no promise, but I will at least come and try to help you. Is that alright with you?"

Shireen nodded strongly before taking the bracelet. Naruto just smiled at the girl who was back between her mother and father's embrace. The immortal finally left the house without interrupting the moment, just disappearing by the door from where he came. The family did not notice his departure before a couple of minutes. He was already gone by then.

****** Neither God nor Demon ******

He walked calmly across the open window and glanced around the quiet room, eyes passing on Cersei before landing on her. The girl was just five and despite the blond's sudden entrance, she looked more curious than surprised. He ignored what her mother told her or what she knew about him, but Cersei had had to warn her on one thing or two on his whereabouts.

"Naruto" Cersei greeted with a small smile.

The blond immortal replied with a nod before turning his head toward the little girl.

"Hello sweetheart. How are you?" He simply asked. At the lake of response, he decided to further his inquiring. "My name is Naruto. Your mother told me about your particular power. I think I can help you with that".

Myrcella, who was standing by her mother's side, poked her head at the remark. She had been told that she would meet a man who would help her in something, but she did not know what. She had been asked to keep this meeting a secret. Not even her brothers should know about that.

"How can you help me?" She simply asked, clearly not trusting the blond stranger.

As far as she could tell, no one could help her with her gift.

She always thought that she had been slightly different from both her brothers. It was beyond such evidence as they were boys and she was girl. The difference was more… primal, instinctive. Her brothers loved luxury and having servants doing whatever they needed. She was way more comfortable around gardens, plants and moist soil than she had ever been anywhere else. She did not despise people, far from it, but she was always more at ease surrounded by nothing more than nature. She did not know how to explain it clearly. It was just her instincts speaking, her heart beating with might.

Her power over nature was probably part of the explanation. It was a part of her, something deep inside her genome. Was it her power that pushed her to reach for nature? Or the need for nature that caused her to have that power? In the end, it did not really matter. Her power made her feel complete, plenty alive. It was tremendous.

Sometimes, she wondered. How were others doing without the same power to feel so full?

She quickly understood why her mother wanted to keep it hidden though. She did not know if it was related with her power, but she always had a very sharp mind. Something akin to an eidetic memory, her mother said. Despite being five-years old, important and serious topics in this world were not totally foreign to her. She was in fact more mature by a couple of years than what her appearance suggested.

The day her mother was witness of her capacity, she was barely three years old. She went playing in the garden with Tommen, both children carefully watched over by their mother. Joffrey did not bother hanging out with his siblings despite her mother's insistence and the King was way too busy to care about his own children. Servants did not accompany them that day, Cersei wanting only her and her kids for some family time.

It was then that she had found a seed in the grass before grabbing it for careful inspection.

Tommen was too young to remember at the time, being only two. But Myrcella certainly did not forget the look her mother gave her. It was etched in her mind. Her mother's face had turned into a complex melding of shock, fear, love and even a hint of joy. She also noticed something else in the emerald eyes that she knew was not supposed to be there.

Understanding.

As if her mother already knew she could do it. Or at least, as if she suspected something on the matter.

When the blond newcomer took a seed in his hand before accomplishing the same feat she had done many time behind closed doors, she understood why.

She could not hide her shock or her wonder at the sight of the full-grown flower though.

"I will help you control your gift, Myrcella. I have lots of experience and I'm sure you will do well".

Myrcella could just nod weakly in silence. Naruto smiled softly at her before speaking again.

"First of all, I would like to see your power in action. I already know you can make seed grow in seconds like I did. However, your mother told me you only tried with flowers, is that right?"

She nodded. Naruto grabbed something under his coat and pulled out a small brown sphere. "This is a yellow peach stone. Growing flowers is easy because there is only the stem and petals. There is nothing really tough in the structure. But growing a tree with wood, something solid and unmovable under the touch, is another thing. I will help you control your powers but for that, I need to know their limits. Your first task is to make this stone grow into a little tree, understood sweetheart?"

Myrcella nodded silently and took the peach stone the blond man was holding out. She stared at it, trying to find something abnormal without much success. She then turned back at the blond man, a list full of question on the tip of her tongue

"Who are you? How can you have the same power that I have? Can you do something else beside growing flowers and trees? It is by the way even possible to grow a tree? How do you know my mom? Why did I never hear of you before? How can you…"

"Wow wow wow, calm down little one. That is a lot of question, so give me the time to answer them one by one".

He paused and let her breath. Myrcella had been introduced with good manners and the proper etiquette belonging to someone of her rank. All of that had been quickly put underneath the carpet and forgotten with the surprise and the haste of the moment though.

"So, to answer your questions", Naruto thought quickly, listing each one of them in his head. "In order, I am Naruto, as I already told you. I have obtained this power because of some circumstances and situation I was put into. I can do other things beside growing trees and flowers, but we will come to that once you know the basics. And yes, it is possible to grow a tree, I have done it many times. I met your mom twelve years ago during the rebellion in a dungeon as she was detained behind bars. And finally, you don't know about me because I am rarely in King's Landing, I just visit sometimes. This week is one of these times".

Myrcella put a sad and teary face. Even if most of the answers were elusive and still kept lots of mysteries, she could deal with it. Only one particular thing tilted in her mind.

"You will leave? But you have to teach me! Please! You must know as I do how fantastic it is to make plants grow!" she begged.

Naruto stood back uncomfortably and turned toward Cersei for some support. The Queen only eyed back at him with amusement and mischievousness. Naruto growled mentally, already knowing where all of this would lead eventually. He had been stabbed in the back by his lover and was the target of perhaps the most powerful technique in all existence, the Puppy-Eyes no Jutsu. He was always weak in front of children which did not help at all. Unfortunately, no matter what face Myrcella could make, he had more important priorities at present. He sighed and steeled himself.

"I'm sorry, sweetheart, but I have lots of things ongoing away from Kind's Landing. Believe me when I say I would love to stay here. Sadly, I can't. I will help you with your power and give you some tips to work on when I'm gone though".

She agreed weakly with a soft 'aye', still sadden by the denial. Internally, although being sorry, Naruto was pretty glad she did not try to order him staying. It would not have work of course, but it warmed his hearth knowing his daughter did not try abusing the power she has as a princess.

"Well, if that's all, try growing this peach stone", Naruto told her, still on his knees in front of her. His small but warm smile served comforting Myrcella who simply nodded. She had a weak and uncertain smile on her lips too.

Naruto eyed at her a couple of minutes practicing on the peach stone without success before joining Cersei. He sat down next to her on the bed, both of them still gazing at the girl… their daughter.

"I already was rather sure of it before, but you're good with children" Cersei complimented him with a soft and pleased tone. If there was one quality she could have sought in a man, this one was probably on top of her list. It was one more step in her increasing strong feelings for the blond.

"I only met her less than an hour ago, but I can already tell that Myrcella has a caring and enthusiastic personality. She's a good kid. You did well rising her".

Cersei took his hand and squeezed it gently to communicate her gratitude for the comment. She let it go when Myrcella glanced at both of them.

"You're worry" Naruto stated matter-of-factly. "You know Myrcella is smart and will have doubts on our relationship. We can't prevent it though".

He breathed tiredly and turned toward Cersei. His sky blue eyes dived into her emerald ones for an indefinite amount of time before he spoke again.

"If there is only one problem... If you are in some sort of danger, as small as it could be… If someone you don't trust suspects the truth… Call me".

"If something like that happens, it would be like asking you to come for your execution" Cersei spoke with a quiet voice. "I can't do that. Not to you".

Naruto took her hand, not caring if Myrcella was looking at them or not.

"Believe me, Cersei. If this happens, I would come and rescue both of you, you and Myrcella. Even if it would mean confronting the Seven Kingdoms and the King himself".

After all, he was already uncertain about putting an end to the Iron Thrones. This would only be the trigger for his choice.

In front of him, Cersei could not hold his gaze anymore. She let her face down and her eyes shadowed by her hair.

She was definitely falling for the blond.

How could she resist? She never stood a chance.

Robert had been her husband. Jamie had been a comforting shoulder to lean on. But Naruto became her lover, someone she could think in a romantic way and loved deeply and purely.

****** Neither God nor Demon ******

Calendar of the Seven Kingdoms, Year 295. Westeros, Casterly Rock.

Storm Flakes growled, making Naruto sighed. She was never pleased when left behind. Of course, hanging out with people when a direwolf was nearby was not really practical in Naruto's book. It was the reason why she often stayed behind each time he visited a city or a village.

Both of them had just travelled from King's Landing to Casterly Rock. They were on their way to the North in order to cross the Wall once again but decided to make a detour. Naruto had one business he wanted to deal with before that, something that he had forgotten each time he passed by the South. He figured this time would be as good as another one.

"I know you don't like to stay behind Flaky" - another growl - "but I will be quick, no more than a couple of hours", Naruto said whilst ignoring the glare the direwolf was sending him for the pet name. "How about that? The place I need to go is a tavern. I will bring you back a chicken or something like that. Do we have a deal?"

She stared at him suspiciously before rolling her eyes. Naruto swore having seen her grimace but a direwolf's facial structure did not permit such a feat. Hum, he must have imagined that.

"Well, here I go. Wish me good luck furball!"

He left before having to hear another snarl.

He made his way toward a tavern he had heard about located on the border of Casterly Rock. If his intel was right, which was usually the case, the man he was looking for should be here. He crossed some soldiers and farmers along the way but none of them cared to bother him. A couple of kid tried to steal his wallet though. He avoided them with ease. They immediately went away after that before the blond could even think about chasing them. Not that he was attempting to anyway, he hold no grudge toward them. They were just kids trying to live on.

He wondered if they already noticed both apples he put in their pocket.

Hum, who knew? He finally came in front of the door of the tavern he was interested in. He pushed it aside and made his way in, glancing around for all that was to see. At least forty people were in the tavern. Some whores were on the balcony on the first floor, staring at the guys who were for most drinking and eating. Several others whores were among them too on the ground floor. Customers were for most soldiers, at least ten of them, but he spotted others too. Staff members were serving them in turn, most of them women.

And then, there was the person he was looking for on a couch. He was surrounding by a couple of women, prostitutes he guessed, and had a large meal and a jug of wine on his table.

He approached him and sat down on a chair across the table, gaining his attention. Naruto smiled at him before calling a young waitress who was just passing nearby, diverting his attention just one moment.

"Can I have a glass of milk with a piece of cake please? Oh, and can you also prepared a chicken or something like that? It is to take away".

She nodded with a smile and left the table. Naruto thanked her before turning back to the guy. The man was what people used to call in those trouble times a dwarf. Less pleasant ones preferred the term imp. Naruto did not really care. He respected people for their value inside first.

"You are Tyrion Lannister, right? I was looking forward meeting you. My name is Naruto".

Tyrion stared at him suspiciously before chuckling. He drank a sip of wine then placed both arms around the waist of the ladies on each of his side.

"Let me guess. You wanted to see the dwarf of the Lannister's family. Am I right?" Tyrion asked with a dull tone.

Naruto frowned slightly, skeptical.

"Well, yes. Was it not what I just said?" He paused and finally tilted. "How, you meant make fun of you because of your upset verticality? Well, no worry about that. I never judge people because they are different from others". Hey, he would be one hell of a hypocrite if he did. "If you're cool in the inside, then we're good. I would just like a word with you. I promise it won't take long".

Tyrion raised an eyebrow. His disbelief had been replaced by curiosity.

"Well, you have my attention then. But make it quick, I have ladies waiting for me".

Naruto hummed softly and was going to speak again before he was interrupted from behind by the young waitress he called minutes earlier.

"Sir, here are your milk and cake. I took you a blackberry cake, I hope you don't mind".

Naruto turned around while letting a smile lighten his face.

"Not at all. It smells delicious" he declared whilst grabbing the food. "Thank you".

She smiled back, a small blush on her cheeks.

"You're welcome. We did not have any chicken, but I ordered you a turkey. You can take it before leaving in the kitchen. Is that okay?"

"Yes, you're wonderful. Thank you very much and keep the change!" he praised enthusiastically while giving her one gold coin. It was nearly twice the price of what he had ordered.

He then turned back toward Tyrion, missing the red young waitress' face. It served to draw a small chuckle from the Lannister and both women alongside him though.

"Sorry about that" Naruto apologized to Tyrion. "About what I have to say, I would rather speak to you in a more… private room. Face to face without all those people, you know?"

Tyrion leaned back further resting against the couch.

"Sorry man. You see, I am in more than pleasant company and I would hate to deprive those ladies of my presence. Isn't that right my dears?" he flirted openly.

Naruto sighed tiredly. He was beginning to have an idea of what type of person he was dealing with.

"I apologize in advance, but I must insist. If we don't talk now, I ignore when we will be able to. I promise it won't take long".

"No" Tyrion said, his voice a little bit more on edge.

"Please?"

Tyrion sighed in an annoyed tune. He stood up from the couch. When Naruto thought he would finally give in and come along, the dwarf spoke. Aloud.

"I am Tyrion Lannister" he exclaimed, drawing attention to him from all in the tavern. "My friend here" - he pointed his forefinger in Naruto's direction - "has drunk a bit too much and feels tired. I will give three gold coins to the man who will show him his way out".

Naruto groaned tiredly. He noticed eight men, all soldiers in light armor, slowly approaching him. The blond considered leaving the tavern on his own free will, not wishing to cause havoc. He glanced at Tyrion who wore a small satisfied smile on the lips.

A dwarf from one of the great families in an era where supernatural was just coming back to the world… it badly reeked of magic.

"Are you sure there is no diplomatic way out of this?" the wood user finally asked, determined.

"Only if you simply walk your way out of here peacefully" Tyrion dismissed him as an unimportant matter. "I'm afraid those men won't fully agree though" he added while casually eying the eight coming soldier. "They want their money and know a Lannister always pays his debts".

Naruto rolled his eyes with a weary sigh and stood out of his chair.

"Well, not this time" he muttered softly. Only Tyrion and the two women by his side heard him. He then raised his voice, his attention turned toward the incoming soldiers. "I'm sorry for what's about to happen guys. You will have quite a headache once you wake up. It will fade away soon enough though".

Before anyone could raise their voice, two men were already collapsing. Naruto had simply taken out a stick of wood from under his dark cloak before slapping it on their forehead. Both soldiers were now rendered comatose, still making their way toward the ground. Taking advantage of the confusion, Naruto took out another stick.

He bypassed the six remaining men and hit two of them on the back of their neck. They were already unconscious when the first two men reached the floor and joined them soon after in a small sound.

Tyrion and all the people around could only blink in disbelief. They had barely seen the blond move. When they finally understood the situation, four men were already on the ground, blacked out. But it was only their brain processing the information, not their muscles reacting. By the time the remaining four soldiers went to reach for their swords, the blond immortal was already on them. He span around and took out two other men before they could draw their blades.

"Ah… aaah" one of the two soldiers still standing gapped. All people in the tavern were not much better and were staring with eyes open wide

The last two soldiers finally reacted. Unfortunately for them, the blond they were facing was nothing but a blur. He sidestepped one swing of a drowned sword and deflected the other. Naruto then brought back one extended arm, knocking another man. He swung his branch to disarm his last opponent before hitting him on the forehead.

In the midst of a complete silence, Naruto turned toward Tyrion.

"Now that those petty things have been taken care of, I guess we can look for some private place? I guarantee you that I won't waste too much of your time".

Tyrion just nodded dubiously. He pushed away the two women who stayed on the couch eying at the blond with much shock, awe and apprehension. Tyrion walked around the table and came next to the blond.

The dwarf had seen good swordsmen. He had beheld warrior, some among the best in the world. His brother was one of them after all. However, never before had he contemplated such a technique and elegance in the art of battle. He was no soldier himself, but he was far from stranger to not recognize such talent.

The blond man had it in abundance. Hell, who was he kidding? It was more than that. It was tremendous.

"…I-I have a room upstairs. Let's go there to talk" Tyrion suggested.

He would lie if he denied not being full of apprehension right now. The tall blond was a total stranger. He could be an enemy. A thug hired to kidnap him. However, he could have done it long before if it had been the case. He thought himself as a pretty good judge of character. The blond did sound like a reasonable man.

In the end, the curiosity outstripped the apprehension.

They both climbed upstairs, ignoring the stare all along the way. They reached the first floor and Tyrion headed toward one of the several doors on the wall. He opened it and entered whilst the blond immortal followed briefly after. The room was small and lighted up by the sun through the window. The only pieces of furniture were one large bed and two chairs. A whore had been supposed to wait for the Lannister, but she had left the room when the mayhem occurred earlier.

Naruto closed the door whilst Tyrion took a sit on one of the chair. Despite the dwarf proposal, the blond chose staying up.

"So, what do you want to talk about so much… Naruto, right?

The blond let a small smile grace his lips.

"Just some random things first. I mean… in your life, have you ever been witness of some sort of supernatural feats? Things that could seem unexplainable? Unordinary?

The Lannister arched an eyebrow.

"Except the fact that I'm a dwarf you mean? Nope, nothing abnormal" he answered sarcastically.

"Are you sure about that? It would mainly happen during powerful moment of emotion. When you feel anger, pain or even intense joy".

"I'm pretty sure I never saw something like that happened. And believe me, I experienced my fair share of these moment throughout my life".

Naruto deflated. He had been prepared to explain a little bit of the supernatural topic to the man but now… well, it seemed like his hunch had led him to a dead end this time.

"Ah… well, looks like I was wrong then. Say that I did all that mess for nothing. It's rather disappointing".

Tyrion stared at him incredulously.

"You mean… you created all that mayhem for just that? Just one little question?"

Naruto shrugged shoulders sheepishly. In his defense, he did not plan for things to turn out this way. It was just supposed to be one quick question for checking before leaving.

"Eh, sorry for the trouble. Well… as a payback, take this" he said whilst holding out a wood bracelet to him. Tyrion took it skeptically. "If you need some help in something, call for me while holding the bracelet. No promise, but I will do what I can to help you".

He paused briefly.

"Only one favor though. No more. I don't have much time to waste".

It was partially true that he was giving to the Lannister the wooden ornament as compensation. Another reason was the dwarf's condition. There was still a chance he could prove to be some valuable asset in the future as a Lannister. Furthermore, after some talk with Cersei, he quickly learnt that his lover despised her younger brother. It was not even because of his height. She blamed the man for her mother's death during childbirth, something he had no power over. He really appreciated Cersei, but that side of her was one he disliked quite a lot.

Hated for being a dwarf by many and for a mother who died during childbirth by his own sister.

He could sympathize with the little man.

Naruto finally walked toward the door.

"Well, as I promised, it had been rather short time consuming. Now, if you excuse me, I have a turkey to collect and other businesses waiting for me. See you!"

And then, the blond walked out of the room.

****** Neither God nor Demon ******

End Chapter

Well, here we go, chapter 3 is done. The story is slowly but surely evolving. There will be one last chapter of preparation after that one before we begin canon timeline.