Origin & Early Life
Birth: Naruto was born the forbidden child of Artemis. She despised the fact that she bore him, viewing his existence as an insult to her oath of maidenhood. Out of hatred, she rejected him outright, branding him as a mistake and refusing even to grant him the dignity of acknowledgement.
Abandonment: Instead of being killed, he was left to die in the shadows of the world. It was Nyx, the primordial goddess of Night, who found the crying infant. Intrigued by the irony of Artemis' scorn, Nyx took Naruto in, raising him in her eternal darkness.
Upbringing: Nyx instilled in him the philosophies of shadows, silence, and survival without love. She nurtured his bitterness, but not aimlessly—she wanted him to understand that gods are flawed, and that true power comes from embracing one's own identity, even if it's built on hate.
Forging: Hephaestus, seeing Naruto's rage and loneliness, decided to mold him into something enduring. Though the god of the forge usually favored inventors, he saw Naruto's burning need for weapons and independence. He trained him in metallurgy, crafting, and eventually even firearms that blended divine magic with raw human ingenuity.
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Immortality
Gift or Curse: Through Nyx's primordial power, combined with his own self-mutilation ritual (bleeding his eyes to symbolically sever ties with Artemis), Naruto was bound to eternal life. His body heals like a god's, his mind sharpens over centuries, and his soul is anchored by Nyx's darkness.
8,000 Years Old: He has fought in nearly every human war, taken contracts from kings, tyrants, gods, and monsters alike. His reputation stretches across millennia as a mercenary whose loyalty belongs to the highest bidder—never to ideals.
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Appearance
Eyes: Blood-red, the result of him gouging and bleeding them until Nyx healed them in that color—forever mocking Artemis' silver.
Hair: Stark white streaked with black, resembling moonlight swallowed by shadow.
Build: Tall, lean, and scarred from centuries of battle. His presence feels heavy, like walking darkness.
Clothing: Always practical—combat gear mixed with trench coats, modern tactical armor, or ancient warlord garb depending on the job. He wears no symbols of allegiance.
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Weapons
All hand-forged, combining divine metalwork and mortal practicality.
Twin Pistols – "Nyx's Bite"
Forged with celestial bronze and Stygian iron, bullets shift between piercing gods, monsters, and mortals. They never jam.
Heavy Rifle – "Erebos"
A black-forged rifle powered by both gunpowder and divine energy. Can fire bursts capable of shredding dracaenae or titanspawn.
Mercenary's Arsenal
He carries blades, explosives, and improvised weaponry he crafted himself. His philosophy: "If it kills, it's worth using."
One-of-a-Kind Weapon:
A rotating scythe-rifle hybrid he forged after centuries—a weapon that can cleave through monsters with divine sharpness or fire rounds in rapid succession.
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Personality
No Honor: Naruto abandoned all ideals of noble warriors or heroes. To him, honor is a chain that binds fools. He works for coin, favors, or survival. If someone pays, he'll kill a god's enemy—or even one of their children.
Hateful Core: Though he claims detachment, he still harbors venom toward Artemis. His red eyes are a daily reminder of his defiance.
Pragmatic: Centuries of survival made him cold, calculating, and ruthlessly efficient. He has no allegiance to Olympus, Tartarus, or mortals.
Deep Scar: Despite his cold exterior, Nyx's "lessons" left him with an eternal sense of emptiness. He rejects love, trust, and family, but deep down he yearns for belonging—though he buries it under centuries of blood.
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Reactions
Artemis: Utter denial. She rages when his name comes up, refusing to acknowledge him as hers. Yet deep down, his very existence gnaws at her, a reminder of failure and hypocrisy. His red eyes are her eternal shame.
Nyx: Sees him as her son, though not in a loving way. More like a tool and a legacy—proof that she can twist even the Olympians' children to her shadow.
Hephaestus: Secretly proud of his craftsmanship and independence. He sees Naruto as one of his greatest "creations" but mourns the boy's lack of joy in smithing—he only forges to kill.
Zeus & Olympus: Dislike him, but tolerate his existence. He has been hired before, both by Olympians and their enemies. They fear him, but also need him.
Camp Half-Blood Demigods: To them, Naruto is a terrifying myth made real—an immortal mercenary who could be ally or enemy depending on the day. Some might admire his skill, but most fear his utter lack of morality.
Percy Jackson: Would despise Naruto's lack of loyalty and honor. But deep down, Percy might pity him, recognizing the pain of abandonment.
Annabeth: Would analyze him as a broken byproduct of Olympus' hypocrisy, both fascinated and horrified by what he's become.
Hades: Might respect Naruto for his ties to Nyx and for rejecting Olympus. Could see him as a useful pawn—or as a rival to be wary of.
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Impact on the Percy Jackson World
Naruto would be a wild card in the wars against Kronos and Gaea. He could side with either Olympus or their enemies depending on who pays. His sheer skill and 8,000 years of battle experience could tip the scales.
He embodies the hypocrisy of the gods: Artemis, who claimed purity, cast him aside, yet her son now outshines most demigods in skill and terror.
Demigods may seek him out for training, though few survive his brutal methods. He doesn't teach honor, only survival and killing efficiency.