**Synopsis:**  After the Uchiha massacre, Sasuke falls into a coma for a week, and upon waking, he is consumed by a burning desire for vengeance. Unbeknownst to him, something ancient and powerful has awakened within him—Antares, the Monarch of Destruction. Meanwhile, in Naruto’s subconscious, another force stirs—Ashborn, the Monarch of Shadows. Both beings, having once transcended death, find themselves bound to new vessels in an unfamiliar world.   Ashborn awakens in Naruto’s mindscape, encountering the imprisoned Nine-Tails. Unfazed by the fox’s fury, he effortlessly bends the seal’s domain to his will, forcing Kurama to acknowledge his overwhelming presence. As he pieces together the nature of this new world, Ashborn prepares to observe Naruto, silently shaping his destiny.   Elsewhere, Antares takes interest in Sasuke, recognizing the boy’s potential for destruction. Amused by fate’s design, he contemplates whether to make Sasuke his vessel or heir, mirroring Ashborn’s choice with Jin-Woo in another universe.   As these two ancient forces settle into their new existence, the world of shinobi unknowingly stands on the brink of a monumental shift. With the wills of the Monarchs entwined with two of Konoha’s most fated individuals, the cycle of hatred and ambition is about to take a turn unlike any before.   **Disclaimer:** I do not own *Naruto* nor Solo Leveling All rights to the original story and characters belong to their perspective author. This fan novel is written out of love for the series and as a tribute to one of its most compelling characters.