Naruto had learned something important since joining the Justice League: some people took conversations way too seriously.
Wonder Woman was one of them.
She was great in a fight, dependable, and honestly intimidating in the best way—but somehow every time Naruto's abilities came up, it turned into a full discussion about discipline, restraint, and responsibility. He didn't even argue anymore. He'd just nod along while wondering how a simple question had turned into a lecture.
Which was probably why he was in such a bad mood right now.
The twenty-two-year-old blond hero was sitting on top of a large sign just outside Blüdhaven, watching cars speed along the highway below. He checked the time on his phone and sighed.
Being part of the Justice League looked impressive from the outside. Inside, it was a different story. The pay sounded decent until you actually had bills to deal with. Some members clearly never worried about money.
Naruto did. Rent, food, random expenses—it never stopped. For a job that involved stopping world-ending threats, it paid surprisingly little.
So he worked around it.
As a gifted human who could create anything he imagined, Naruto had skills people were willing to pay for. Quiet jobs, fast pay, no publicity. He didn't ask questions unless he needed to, and he made sure no innocent people got hurt. That was his line.
Some League members didn't like it. Others understood. A few were doing the same thing and just kept quiet.
That was why he was here tonight.
Night Boy had told him to meet in Blüdhaven at exactly eleven.
Naruto glanced around the empty rooftop, thumb hovering over his phone as he prepared to send a message.
Then someone landed behind him.
He didn't turn.
"You know," Naruto said, "most people learn how clocks work as kids."
He spotted Night Boy in his usual black suit, the blue bird symbol clear on his chest as he moved to sit down beside him.
"I was just about to head out," Naruto said, pulling one leg up and resting his arm on it. Night Boy didn't reply right away. He stayed quiet, eyes fixed on the traffic far below, taking a moment to collect his thoughts before saying anything at all.
"Thanks for waiting," Night Boy said at last. "So… what kind of jobs do you usually take?" He still wasn't looking at Naruto, his eyes fixed somewhere far off in the distance.
Naruto frowned at that. The vibe felt off. He wouldn't say they were super close friends or anything, but whenever they teamed up before, things were usually pretty relaxed. Jokes, banter, easy teamwork. Seeing Night Boy this stiff and serious, even with the mask hiding most of his face, made Naruto uneasy.
"I'll do just about anything as long as it's not illegal and the pay's good," Naruto said honestly. "Why? What are you trying to get me into?"
Night Boy let out a slow breath and finally turned his head to look at him. "I need to use your skills," he said, keeping his words frustratingly vague.
Naruto nodded, feeling a small wave of relief. At least it didn't sound like some messed up crime. "Alright. I'm guessing you already know how my powers work," he started, but stopped when Night Boy shook his head.
"Not those skills," Night Boy said. "I've heard you've been… pretty popular with some of the women up in the Watchtower."
Naruto didn't blush or look embarrassed. Instead, a small grin tugged at his face. "I wouldn't put it like that," he replied. "But yeah, I've enjoyed spending time with a few coworkers. Still doesn't answer my question though. What do you actually need me to do?"
Night Boy hesitated for a second before speaking again. "You know Barbara, right? She goes by Oracle now."
Naruto nodded. He'd met her a couple of times and remembered her being sharp, friendly, and way smarter than she let on.
"We dated a few years back," Night Boy continued. "Long story short, she cheated on me. With Batman." He paused, then added quietly, "She even got pregnant. Lost the baby not long after. All of that happened before Joker attacked her and took away the use of her legs."
Naruto just stared at him, eyes wide. This was the first time he'd heard anything like that. It didn't match the Barbara he knew at all. And Batman? That part especially messed with his head. From everything Naruto had seen, Batman was strict, distant, but protective of his people. The idea of him doing something like that to his own partner's girlfriend felt wrong, almost unreal.
After a moment, Naruto finally spoke. "You wouldn't be telling me all this unless it mattered," he said slowly, locking the information away in his mind.
"I tried to let it go and move on with my life without them, but I still think about it even now." He said with a hint of anger. Naruto was beginning to think maybe he should've said no to coming here, with the direction this was going he was afraid he'd put a hit out on Oracle and the Dark Knight.
"I need your help to get back at them." Naruto let out a breath he didn't know he'd been holding. Ok, he wasn't planning a murder, he could work with this...maybe. "I want you to get close to Barbara. Make her feel for you what I felt for her, then destroy it." He said, gripping the metal below them with enough force the blond thought for sure he'd rip through it.
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