Chapter 3:A place to stay

Chapter 3: A Place to Stay

The dust from the battle had settled, but the tension remained. The Avengers had saved the city, but now they were dealing with something—or rather, someone—far more unpredictable.

Naruto Uzumaki. The guy had caught a bullet, destroyed SHIELD's weapons in seconds, held his own against the Hulk, and—just to top it all off—lifted Mjolnir like it was a regular hammer. And then there was Hinata, whose strange eyes seemed to see everything and whose movements had been impossibly precise during the battle.

Nick Fury had backed off, realizing SHIELD wouldn’t be able to contain them if things went south. But now the real question remained—what would they do next?

Tony Stark had an idea.

“You know,” he said, adjusting his gauntlet, “if you guys are from another planet or dimension or whatever, that means you don’t exactly have a place to crash.”

Naruto blinked. “Crash?”

Tony sighed. “Right. Lost in translation. What I mean is—you’ve got nowhere to go.”

Naruto and Hinata exchanged glances. He wasn’t wrong. They had no idea how they got here, let alone how to get back.

Tony smirked. “Lucky for you, I happen to have some extra space. Ever heard of Stark Tower?”

Naruto tilted his head. “Uh…”

“Didn’t think so,” Tony muttered. He turned to Fury. “So, what’s the play? You gonna keep them locked up in some SHIELD facility?”

Fury crossed his arms. “As much as I’d love to study whatever the hell they are, I know when to pick my fights. They stay under observation, but I’m not wasting resources on a containment plan that won’t work.” He gave Naruto a pointed look. “And I think we both know that’s the case.”

Naruto grinned. “You’re smarter than you look.”

Fury sighed. “Stark, they’re your problem now.”

Tony clapped his hands together. “Awesome. Let’s go, space ninjas.”

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Stark Tower

J.A.R.V.I.S. had arranged for a private flight back to Stark Tower. By the time they arrived, the damage from the earlier battle was already being repaired by a swarm of automated drones.

As they entered, Hinata’s Byakugan activated briefly, scanning the unfamiliar technology. “This place is… advanced,” she murmured.

“Of course it is,” Tony said, leading them through the sleek hallways. “This is my tower. Cutting-edge everything.”

As they stepped into the main living area, a familiar voice called out.

“Tony?”

Pepper Potts walked in, her expression shifting from relief to curiosity when she noticed Naruto and Hinata. “You brought guests?”

Tony gestured toward them. “Meet Naruto and Hinata. They’re… well, let’s just say they’re very lost.”

Pepper gave them a polite smile. “Nice to meet you.”

Hinata nodded. “Thank you for having us.”

Naruto grinned. “This place is way fancier than anywhere back home.”

Pepper arched an eyebrow. “So… what’s the story here?”

Tony sighed. “Long version? They showed up, saved the city, and then nearly wrecked SHIELD before we sorted things out. Short version? They’ve got nowhere else to go.”

Pepper exhaled. “And you decided to bring them here?”

Tony smirked. “Would you rather they move in with Fury?”

Pepper considered that. “…Fair point.”

As they settled in, J.A.R.V.I.S. spoke up.

"Sir, I have completed a more detailed analysis of our guests."

Tony raised an eyebrow. “Oh? And?”

A holographic display appeared, showing scans of Naruto and Hinata.

"Naruto Uzumaki exhibits an unusual cellular structure. The markings on his face are not natural pigmentation but appear linked to a secondary energy source within his body. It is unlike any known energy signature on Earth. Additionally, his ability to lift Mjolnir suggests his internal composition resonates with a similar frequency to Thor’s divine power."

Tony’s eyes widened slightly. “Huh. So he’s got god-tier energy in him? That explains a lot.”

J.A.R.V.I.S. continued. "Hinata Hyuga possesses unique ocular modifications. Her eyes operate on a spectrum beyond human capability, capable of detecting energy flows and biological structures at a microscopic level. They appear to function as advanced sensory organs, far surpassing anything in known medical science."

Pepper folded her arms. “So, what you’re telling me is… we have a human battery and a living X-ray machine staying in the tower.”

Tony smirked. “Basically.”

Naruto blinked. “Are we supposed to be insulted or impressed?”

Hinata smiled. “I think… impressed?”

Tony clapped his hands. “Well, whatever the case, you two are officially Stark Tower’s newest residents. And don’t worry—I promise the beds are more comfortable than sleeping on another planet.”

Naruto grinned. “I think I’m gonna like this place.”

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