Naruto: The Chosen Undead-Chapter no.159 Dark Souls

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Chapter 159 To Hunt and Be Hunted

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When man first saw a bird, you think he saw more than wings.

He saw freedom.

"Sasuke, could you tell Naruto to come downstairs to eat?" Tsunami asked, wiping her hands on her apron.

Sasuke gave his signature grunt. "Hn."

He trudged up the stairs like a man going to war. As he reached Naruto's room, a horrific smell hit him square in the face. He recoiled like he'd been punched in the sinuses.

"What the hell… did something die in here?!" Sasuke gagged, yanking the door open.

A wave of noxious, glowing fumes rolled out like a bad science fair project gone feral.

Inside, Naruto was sprawled across the floor like a fried fish, head dunked in what looked like Tsunami's favorite soup pot. His hair was soaked, his eyes wide open.

"Naruto! What the hell?" Sasuke coughed, covering his mouth with his shirt. "You trying to summon the dead with potpourri and poor life choices?!"

Author's Note:

On the Denominations of the Way of White and the Gods of Catarina

Full transparency: what you're about to read isn't official Dark Souls lore—

but that's the beauty of Dark Souls, isn't it? FromSoftware created a world so rich in mystery, ambiguity, and scattered fragments that the lore almost invites players to become archivists, theologians, and storytellers in their own right. So let me pull back the curtain and explain some of the worldbuilding expansions I've added in this story, which are rooted in the item descriptions and world atmosphere we all know and love.

The Denominations of the Way of White

Let's begin with a simple item:

Emit Force – Dark Souls I

Outland miracle, foreign to the Way of White. Emits an expanding shockwave orb. Considered an alternative branching of Force.

The Gods of Catarina: McLoyf and Caitha

Historical and Cultural Parallels: Germany and Denominations

Why only two gods for Catarina?

Because real-world inspirations matter. The design of Catarina draws heavily from Germanic mythology and medieval German culture. Siegmeyer's name, armor, and even his weapon (Zweihander) all point to a Germanic root:

Sieg is German for victory

Meyer is a German surname derived from meier, meaning leaseholder

Siegmeyer's name may be inspired by that of Siegfried, a hero of Germanic mythology. Like Siegmeyer, Siegfried has family members whose names begin with Sieg, including his father Siegmund and mother Sieglinde.

And Germany, as you might know, is a land with two major religious denominations:

Catholicism

Protestantism

So it felt appropriate that the Kingdom of Catarina would mirror this structure. Two gods. Two perspectives. Not a sprawling pantheon, but a dualistic faith structure that reflects both cultural inspiration and religious evolution.

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What Did Siegmeyer Teach Naruto?

Let's talk swordsmanship. Specifically, what Siegmeyer of Catarina has been drilling into Naruto's skull because let's be honest, that man may laugh like a jolly onion, but his blade work is no joke.

The Foundation: The Drei Hauen – The Three Basic Cuts

Siegmeyer began by introducing Naruto to the fundamental forms of historical swordplay, inspired by Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA):

Oberhau (High Cut): A descending strike from above, typically diagonal.

Mittelhau (Middle Cut): A horizontal cut, quick and versatile.

Unterhau (Low Cut): An ascending cut, often used to break through defenses or intercept attacks.

These three are the building blocks of real swordsmanship.

Then Came the Mastery: The Fünf Meisterhauen – The Five Master Cuts

This is where things get spicy. The Five Master Cuts are legendary techniques from the German school of swordsmanship and yes, I went full HEMA for this because Seigmeyer is from the fantasy equivalent of Germany.

Zornhau (Wrath Cut): A diagonal power strike meant to counter an incoming attack with superior force.

Krumphau (Crooked Cut): A deceptive attack aimed at the opponent's hands or weapon, designed to destroy their guard and leave them open.

Zwerchau (Thwart Cut): A horizontal swing that counters high-line strikes.

Schielhau (Squinting Cut): A feinting strike delivered at an angle with a twist of the body.

Scheitelhau (Parting Cut): A brutal vertical downward strike meant to split guards down the middle.

And Naruto? He's learning them all. With Shadow Clones multiplying his training speed, he's absorbing years of sword knowledge in days. Combine that with his stat buffs and you've got a shinobi-knight hybrid who can duel hollows and ninja alike.

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You know what's absolutely hilarious? Dark Souls Naruto, in just the Wave Arc, has a deeper bag of tricks than canon Naruto. I'm not even talking about raw power—just tools, skills, and breadth of knowledge.

And here's the best part: he's only just getting started. I've got arcs planned that will take him to places no canon counterpart could reach—both in power and narrative depth. Yes, he's going to be powerful. Overpowered, even. But don't worry, I'm not handing him a golden path. Every strength has a cost. Every fight going forward? High stakes, high consequences.

Now I want to hear from you.

How strong do you think current Dark Souls Naruto is right now? On a scale from 1 to 10, how hard would a Naruto vs Kakashi fight be?

I've got my own notes on how this spar is going to play out, but I want to see if anyone can guess the real stakes coming up.

Let me know what you think!

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[ Personal Note: First off, thanks a ton to all of you for sticking with this story. Seriously, you guys are awesome. Now, if you're interested in supporting me on P@treon, let me just say that over there, I post these massive 5k-word chapters. But heads up, if you're jumping to P@treon, you'll need to start from Chapter 77, since that's where this chapter lines up with the content there.

To everyone here just reading along, please don't forget to leave a comment! Honestly, your comments make my day, and they let me know you're as invested in this story as I am. So yeah, thanks again, and I hope you have an amazing rest of your day!