FYI I don't own any of this.

Since the first chapter was so well received I decided to put this one out early. Hope you all like it.

Chapter 2: Meeting the Family

Senju Compound

Naruto stood in the private Senju training grounds pulling the Chakra Chains into his back and palms. He had finally added the ninth chain to his family jutsu. This month and a half of training has gone extraordinarily well not only for him but also for Tsunade and Sakura. Through a judicious use of his clones, he went through all the Uzumaki jutsu scrolls and Fuinjutsu manuals. "Do you really think I will be able to make them again? I thought Sage Jiji took it away."

"Well, you told me Kurama said you just needed access to all the Bijuu chakra, right? And you still have the Bijuu chakra?" Tsunade asked. Her role as a teacher mainly consisted of her pointing out things for him to try out. She also dragged him to the hospital to force him to train his six paths healing abilities. At first, he had to go full six paths to heal. Now he can just summon it to his arm, soon she thinks he will be able to just summon it to his palm. Hopefully one day he will only need a finger. His training was all about getting comfortable and manipulating all his different sources of chakra. All this refinement of his Chakra manipulation has even allowed him to stay in his sage mode permanently. Which Sakura described as just stupid broken. The exploration of his Chakra has led them to find out that if he shares his Chakra while in Nine-Tails mode he can slowly expand peoples Chakra pools. Tsunade and Sakura have come to extremely enjoy their weekly Chakra treatments. It has benefited Sakura the most as her Chakra amount has nearly doubled over the month and she is nearing or has already surpassed Kakashi and Sasuke.

Naruto stretched releasing sage made since Lady Tsunade still finds the toad eyes disturbing. Sakura also told him that it's a shame he loses his azure eyes when using it. "Yeah, I still have access to all the Bijuu Chakra as the bits they left behind have bonded to my Chakra network just like Kurama's has."

"Then you should be able to create those Truth Seeking Orbs you just have to figure it out. I don't think the Sage took the power away he just made so you couldn't do it naturally. It is like that damn Sharingan when they copy a jutsu they don't know how the jutsu actually works it just allows them to do it naturally. All you need to do is train with the Bijuu Chakra and I am positive you can figure it out."

"She is right Naruto. I have been thinking about that ability. We just need to find the right mixture of Chakra."

Alright, Kurama we will train together soon.

"I am done with the Uzumaki Taijutsu scroll do you want to go through it now or should I hand it over to Sakura? There is a lot of strength modifying techniques in it that I think she will enjoy."

"Yeah give it to Sakura. I am still going through their kenjutsu scroll and I am training kenjutsu with the toads too." Naruto had found he did not mind sharing his scrolls with Sakura or Tsunade. In the time living together, it felt like the closest thing to a family he's ever had. Sakura still went to her parent's for dinner a couple times a week but being Genin themselves they spent much of their time on patrol or at an outpost. They encouraged her to learn as much as she could from the Fifth and Naruto.

"Tsu-chan, should I go start dinner?" Naruto asked as they entered the main Senju house. The new nickname came about on the night of drinking that is not to be spoken about. Though it was only used when training was over and when it was only the two of them.

"Yeah, Sakura's shift should be over any moment now. What are you making?"

"I am thinking something easy like curry."

"Sounds good. I will start the rice."

"I'm home!" They heard Sakura shout from the front door as she threw her stuff down in a huff.

"She must have had a rough day at the hospital," stated Naruto as they waited for her in the sitting room. "Welcome back Sakura-chan."

"Hey Naruto, you think you could help me out with some Chakra later?"

Naruto smiled but it did not truly reach his eyes. "Sure Sakura anytime."

"Actually not tonight," Tsunade replied with a frown. "Naruto can you go start dinner I want to speak with my apprentice. I will join you in a moment. Oh, and I want it spicy."

"Can do."

Tsunade waited for him to leave before turning to Sakura. "So what's wrong?"

"Nothing," Sakura said defensively. "Why do you think something's wrong?"

"Cause today is the day for Sasuke's monthly report and you are not floating on air."

The pink haired medics shoulders dropped. "I just don't understand I rushed over to see the report but there was no mention of me or even Naruto. I thought he would at least ask how we were doing. I had just hoped he would include a letter to me. I just thought we were going to be together after we shared that moment when he was leaving the village."

"Sakura, he just poked you in the head. That's hardly a proclamation of love. In fact, it was something his brother used to do to him. A brother that he later killed. You shouldn't read too much into it."

"I know it meant something to him."

"Even if it does. Is that the kind of relationship you want. One where he only shows he cares when it's convenient and all other times you are just tossed aside. That is not the kind of life I want for you."

"Sasuke-kun isn't like that he won't be gone forever."

"Don't fool yourself. I know his type he is not going to stick around. Personally, I think the little prick should never be allowed to leave his cell let alone the village. I read his file I know what he did in that snake bastards name. The only atonement he should find is located in a locked five by seven room. I am tired of watching you pine after him Sakura. He is a murderous criminal who is now doing kami knows what out there. And where does Naruto fit into this? Are you going to keep abusing his kindness whenever you get tossed aside?"

"I don't abuse his kindness!"

"The question is when haven't you? We both know how it feels to receive some of his Chakra. It's better than sake. What, were you going to do enjoy the feeling while imagining that it was Sasuke doing it instead of Naruto?"

Sakura did not respond only looked away in shame.

"Sakura, it will never be Sasuke. He won't go out his way to help anyone but himself and his Chakra is vile you don't want that shit touching you." Tsunade really wished she had this conversation with Sakura before it escalated this far but she just never had the chance. She just did not understand her apprentice. The girl was obviously attracted to Naruto. It was hard to miss when Sakura sprouted a nosebleed when he had to lose his shirt and pants during that card game a month ago.

"Naruto told me to give you his family's Taijutsu scroll. You do know what that means don't you Sakura? It just shows how much he cares for you. You are family to him Sakura and it's just so sad. He wants a family so bad that he lets those he loves walk all over him. So I am going to hold on to it for a bit longer. I want you to focus on meditation over the next few weeks. You need to figure out your priorities. I know you may not agree with me but if you ever think I have gone too far you are free to leave. Now I told Naruto I was going to help him with dinner so I better get in there."

Meanwhile, Naruto was chopping vegetables until he heard a toad croak. "Hello, little guy. I have never met you before. Are you a messenger toad?"

Just as the toad opened his mouth. Naruto's personal messenger toad, Kosuke, appeared in a plume of smoke. Kosuke dove tackling the other toad to the ground. Kosuke had pulled a knife from somewhere and it was pointed at the unnamed toad's throat. "How dare you try to deliver to Naruto-sama. I should...Daisuke? Is that really you? Oh, you are in big trouble. I will let the boss handle you." Naruto just shrugged as both toads disappeared in smoke.

It was only moments later when Kosuke appeared again. "Naruto-sama I have a delivery for you."

"How many times do I have to tell you about dropping that sama crap. You can leave the delivery on the counter. Anyway, what was that all about?"

"That was Daisuke my runaway little brother."

"Well don't be too hard on him he is still family. And inform the sender that I will respond as soon as I can."

"Of course Naruto-sama," Kosuke said before disappearing once again.

"What was that Naruto?"

"I got a message from a Toad that had run off and Kosuke didn't like that. Some family drama or something."

"Do you want me to look through it? It looks important." Tsunade asked as she started the rice cooker.

"Nah we can look at it after dinner. It seems like you just got out of some heavy conversation so just relax for a bit."

"How'd you know?"

"I know what today is and I could feel the negative emotions all the way over here from the sitting room."

"I forget that you are a negative emotions sensor. You never mention it out of combat situations."

"I have gotten good at ignoring it at home or with friends because since I have bonded with Kurama I am a full empath not just negative emotions."

"Smart. You wouldn't want to invade people's privacy but make sure you train it like any other ability. So have you come up with any other goals like I asked?"

"Not really it's just hard, you know."

"I know you don't like thinking about it but you need some direction Naruto. Training is all well and good for a distraction but you need a purpose. I want you to join Sakura in meditation for the next few days. You are still young I don't want you to drift through life like I did before you found me."

"I know. Ma and Pa are telling me the same thing."

The dinner was a quiet affair that night as everyone had things on their mind. Naruto drew their attention as he opened the letter that he had received.

"These people are claiming to be my parents. No, wait. I think they are talking about my dad," Naruto said in confusion.

"Seriously? I know the Fourth was an orphan too but they could just be trying to use you for your fame." Sakura said as she came around the table to look at the letter.

"I thought so too at first but look here it says they are not from this world. That they were attacked forty years ago and their son was kidnapped."

"If it's true then your father's name was Rival Phenex. What kind of name was that?"

"I wasn't sure at first gaki but look at these pictures. The blond hair is spot on and this man who looks like another son of theirs could be Minato's twin." Tsunade handed the pictures over to Naruto. "They sent a bunch of medical documents over in the portfolio too. I will take them into the hospital to compare them to your's and Minato's records."

"Sensei won't you get in trouble?"

"Sakura," Tsunade deadpanned. "You really think someone will question me in my hospital?"

"Good point. They want some of Naruto's medical records to verify he is related to them too."

"I will see what I can do but any records of Minato's or Naruto's will be severely redacted. So why are they contacting us now and what for?"

"They picked up my energy signature a few months ago. Probably during the war. They mention that if I am their son they want to attempt summoning me home. I don't know how they will feel when I tell them that their son is dead and I am possibly their grandson."

"But Naruto, it sounds like it is a one-way trip. Would you really leave us?" Sakura almost felt like her world was crumbling. Sasuke was one thing he was always gone but Naruto he was always by her side she knew she could count on him for anything.

"Let's not worry about that. How far off are you from having the Hiraishin complete? As far as I know, there are no limitations to it so maybe once it's done you can discuss it with the toads since they can go between here and wherever these people are." Naruto sighed with relief as Tsunade cut through the tension. Sakura's negative emotions had slammed into him with the force of a Madara meteor.

"It shouldn't take much longer I will put more focus on it instead of my elemental manipulation."

"Do you want some help?"

"That would be great Sakura-chan. With your help, we will get it done in no time." And he meant it. Sakura has always been book smart so it should be as no surprise that she took to Fuinjutsu like noodles to ramen. She may not be an Uzumaki but the breadth of seals she knew was incredible. That encyclopedic knowledge of seals of hers has already proven useful to Naruto when he created new or improved seals. Also, the blinding smile she gave him did not hurt either.

"Once we know if you related you can respond. You and Sakura should use tonight to decide on what you want to say."

Underworld Phenex Manor Study

Lord and Lady Phenex both opened the letter and portfolio in anticipation. The toad, Kosuke, had appeared with the letter and folder that evening while they were in their study. Luckily for them, Ravel had already gone to bed for the night. They still kept this from their two youngest children. They wanted to be certain it was their son.

Lady Phenex was looking through the pictures they had received. "He looks just like Ruvel," she said with tears in her eyes. "And his wife is so beautiful. What lovely red hair." She flipped to the next picture. "Sweetie we have a grandson!" She shouted in pure joy. But she quickly reined it in as she saw her husband heavily sit down on his favorite armchair. "What's the matter?"

"Kat, he's dead. Rival's dead. He and his wife died seventeen years ago."

"W-what?" She noticed that there were no pictures with her grandson and parents together. "Our grandchild is an orphan? Does it say who raised him?"

"No, it sounds like he had always been on his own. Our son and his wife were murdered the day Naruto was born. Is it even worth summoning him? He is half human and his devil blood could be too diluted to even be a Phenex."

"Don't you dare say that," Lady Phenex grit her teeth as she spoke in a calm and controlled manner. Her appearance was anything but calm and controlled. Fiery wings had emerged from her back and her blonde ringlets were spirals of fire framing her face. "Regardless of his human heritage, he is still a Phenex. This attitude is why we fought against those devils that stole our son. If you speak of this again you will live to regret it."

"Y-you're right my dear. I wasn't thinking straight. It's just a shock I had thought we found him."

Katerina Phenex ran her hand through her husband's hair. "I know while we have lost a son we have been given a gift of a grandson. I am sure he will prove just as powerful as anyone in our clan. Just imagine we will have another teenager in the house. Ravel will have another older brother even if she is an auntie."

"But if we awaken his devil blood he will be considered the youngest son of the Phenex family. Riser will be far from pleased. You know how he is."

"We will cross that bridge when we get to it," replied Katerina as she sat in her husband's lap. "All this talk of having children in the house has put something else in my mind." She slowly drew him into a kiss. "Do you think you could help me?"

"I am sure we can figure something out, my love."

Senju Compound Private Training Grounds

"You have your kunai's right?"

"Yes, Sakura I have them right here," Naruto pulled the scroll from inside the sleeve."

"You and Sakura are a hundred percent sure this will work?"

Naruto sighed and turned to Tsunade. "Yes, we are positive the changes to the formula will allow multidimensional travel and the toads agreed. You would know this if you would go through our notes and set up your own Hiraishin."

"That's too much work. I will get around to it eventually. I was never big on Fuinjutsu like you two are. Sakura can do it so that's good enough for now." Tsunade took a swig of sake. She was not drinking to get drunk. In fact, since she took Naruto as a student she slowed down significantly. She was drinking to calm her nerves. Despite his reassurances, she was terrified that Hiraishin would not work. Sakura was in a similar position, the tightness around her eyes and the wringing of her hands told them that. There was also all the small touches on Naruto's arms or shoulders. Hell, Tsunade even saw her brush Naruto's fallen hair behind his ear.

"It's almost time and I still don't know why I have to wear this." Naruto messed with his green formal kimono. Tsunade had said it was his father's and would best to present himself in his nicest clothing.

"Because you look very handsome in it. Don't forget your lessons and make sure you suppress your Chakra completely. We don't want them to feel threatened."

"You just don't want them to know how dangerous I am." He dropped a tri-pronged kunai in the middle of the Senju training ground.

"Guilty as charged," Tsunade said as she pulled him into a hug. "Afterall, we are ninja."

Sakura pulled him into a hug next. "The village will know something is up if you are gone longer than two days. So make sure you come back to me before that." It was a slip of the tongue but Sakura was beyond caring as she kissed his cheek.

Sakura took a step back just in time for the ground lit up red with the symbol of the Phenex clan. She had wanted to follow him with her own Hiraishin but Lord and Lady Phenex had only requested Naruto. But if he was not back in two days she was going to him and there would be hell to pay.

Naruto felt the pull of the summoning but was suddenly drawn into his mind. His mindscape was no longer a sewer but it was still as dark and dreary since Kurama preferred a cave to sleep in.

"I cannot let you go Naruto."

"Sage Jiji?" Naruto could not move, he had been completely immobilized. The Sage stood before him in his mindscape as he had during the war, same horns, goatee and all.

"Father what are you doing Naruto has finally found some of his family. Why would you deny him this?" Kurama questioned as he moved to stand behind Naruto.

"He cannot go he is too important to this planet it won't survive without his presence."

"Make that damn Uchiha do it! You insisted on giving that shitty bastard power."

"You were there with me when the prophecy was declared. It called for a child of prophecy, not children. These are duties that solely fall to Naruto."

"It's the child of prophecy when it is convenient to you. Need I remind you that you are the one that split the power because you were afraid of your sons becoming too powerful. If Naruto had access to all the power he was born with things might have been easier."

"Be that as it may I am not going to ever unseal that power. I will not allow you to leave Naruto." Hagoromo extended his staff to touch Naruto's forehead but before it could a black metal plate blocked the shakujo. "How? You should not have the Truth-Seeking Orbs any longer."

"We figured it out," said Kurama sounding like his old smug self.

"Calm down Sage Jiji. We learned how to make them on our own. And don't get so worried it's not like I will be gone forever. I have a way to travel back."

"Explain," Hagoromo spoke sharply as his eyes narrowed.

Naruto shaped the Truth-Seeking Orb into a tri-pronged kunai. "I have recreated the Hiraishin. The toads said it will work to move between worlds."

The Sage of Six Paths hummed for a moment. "Then good luck my young ancestor."

After the old man faded away Naruto spoke, "that was interesting."

"Yes, in more ways than one."

"What do you mean Kurama?"

"Well, it seems the prophecy is not done with you and this world. Also, he said he would not unseal whatever power he is keeping from you. Not that he had removed it. I had thought there is something else sealed inside you but now I have proof."

"That just means we need to train more if something else is coming."

"Yes, when we return we will speak with our siblings. But it looks like the summoning is almost complete let's meet your other family."

Naruto opened his eyes, the room was obscured in smoke from the summoning. He could feel two really strong presences and two really really strong presences in front of him. The room itself had stone floors and walls, there was no furniture only the torches that lined the walls. It reminded him of the basement of the T and I department. The place where they do the delousing for the shinobi or kunoichi who committed certain acts with their clients when they were supposed to keep it in their pants. After the delousing, they were sent to the hospital for some very invasive procedures. So while acting that way with clients is not forbidden it is heavily frowned upon. But Naruto was getting sidetracked in memories of spraying the perverts down so he focused on the here and now.

He could feel that everyone was nervous but hopeful with no negative or aggressive emotions at all. This was going to be awkward so Naruto decided to fall back to his old standby, act stupid and prank someone. As the smoke cleared Naruto adopted the most aloof pose possible.

"Yo," he said nonchalantly with a lazy wave.

Sirzech's could not hold back and let out a full-bellied laugh. The summoning had been extremely stressful if it had not been for his wife forcing him to do it he would not have. But the mere thought of their son being kidnapped sent her into momma bear mode and quite frankly Millicas was annoyed by her constant hugging. Though Sirzech's suspected the boy secretly loved the extra attention. So seeing this young man so relaxed despite his formal green kimono was a relief. But he had to feel sorry for Lord and Lady Phenex as he did not feel a lick of power coming from the boy. Grayfia's sharp elbows helped him bring his laughter under control but it did not last long.

"Oi, are you sure you are my Ojii-san? You look kinda young." The Phenex elders were in complete shock. They had not even seen him cross the room as he shook Lord Phenex's hand. At first, they were struck by the sight of this handsome young man but their illusion was quickly broken. "And you must be my new imouto-chan. You are far more beautiful than what the stuffy Ojii-san said."

Katerina was caught on her back foot as Naruto drew her into a hug until she saw his devious smirk. Oh, she was going to like this one. "Really Onii-chan? And what did he say about Kaa-san?"

"Oh, imouto-chan you don't want to know."

"No, I really do."

"He said it was time to trade her in for a new foreign model. That's why he summoned me he wants a...What did he call it? I got it. He wants a hook up with a foreign beauty."

"No way. Is that true?"

"Honest imouto those were his words, not mine. But if she is half as beautiful as you imouto-chan then there is no replacement in existence."

"H-hey get your hands off my wife! And I never said any of those things." Lord Phenex shouted as he pointed at Naruto. He was also trying to ignore Sirzech's laughing and he even spotted the strongest queen hiding her giggles behind her hand.

"Wife? No way she is way too young to be with such an old man." Naruto gently pushed Lady Phenex behind him as if to protect her. "He didn't offer you candy, did he?"

Naruto could feel the life force of all the individuals in the room. They were all far older than they appeared. Probably older than anyone he met outside of the Bijuu.

"Alright, grandson I think we had our fun. And Amadeus no need to be such a bore. We have three uptight children already let me have this one." She said as she looped her arm through Naruto's. "Grandson I am Katerina Phenex, the old man over there is Amadeus Phenex."

Naruto scratched the back of his head. "Nice to meet you. I am Uzumaki Naruto or rather it seems to be Naruto Uzumaki here.

Sirzech finally got his laughter under control. "I am Sirzech Lucifer and this is my wife and head maid Grayfia Lucifuge."

Naruto cast a confused look at the two. A maid? Perverts are everywhere.

"Naruto you said your family name is Uzumaki. I thought our son took the name of Minato Namikaze?" Amadeus asked as he had recovered from his pouting.

"Well, it was believed that my dad was a clanless orphan so I was given my mother's family name since it is a very famous clan."

"Before we get into it because I am sure everyone has questions. Let's retreat to somewhere more comfortable." Lady Phenex cut off the questioning and pulled Naruto up the stairs.

"I got only one question really. Do you guys have ramen here?"

The room they ended up in had a lush red carpet and the walls were covered in rich tapestry. The only place that could compare in Naruto's memory was Koyuki's palace. "So let me get this straight you people are devils and we are in a place called hell. And devils live tens of thousands of years and I am half devil."

"Exactly but we are the Phenex clan gifted with immortality by the bird itself. So we live longer than that and your blood is sealed like you fathers was."

"Okay," Naruto said as he sunk deeper into his chair. It was seriously the softest chair he has ever sat in.

"You are taking this awfully easy," said Sirzech. He liked the boy as he was just so easy to get along with it reminded him of himself.

"Ehh I have been through some crazy stuff, this ain't so bad."

"Well tell us more about yourself." Katerina was eager to learn more about her grandson. He was already shaping up to be her favorite.

"What do you want to know?" Tsunade already briefed him on what he could and could not say so he felt pretty comfortable about any questions they might ask.

Just like any mother worth her salt, Katerina cut to the important things. "You said you are seventeen. How are you doing in school?"

"School? Sorry I graduated when I was twelve so I don't go to school."

"Hear that dear we have another genius in the house." Katerina beamed with pride.

"My dad was considered a genius. No one ever called me one I think I take after my mom in that aspect but I think I need to clear something up. We all graduate Shinobi Academy at the age of twelve."

Katerina immediately went stiff. Naruto had written about being a Shinobi but she thought he was just like Lord Lucifer's little sister. What did he call her? An otaku. She had thought Naruto was just an otaku. "Oh, and what do you learn at Shinobi Academy?"

"Well, language, math, biology, history and geography." The devils in the room relaxed a bit at the answer. "But that's just the first half of the day. The rest is physical education like sparring, taijutsu, knife work, and knife throwing. You know the basics." Naruto was trying to maintain a calm facade despite the chaos of emotions he just caused.

Sirzech's cleared his throat. "That is an interesting workload. What do you do after you graduate?"

"If you pass the exam and secondary secret exam you are assigned to a team of three with an experienced Shinobi as the leader of the squad. Then you are given missions to complete for the village."

"And what kind of…" Sirzech was cut off before he could finish.

"That is enough," Katerina said sharply. "What are your favorite subjects?"

"Well being an Uzumaki I am exceptionally good at Fuinjutsu which requires me to be good at math, sciences like physics and oddly enough poetry. Even after we graduate from school we are expected to continue our education on our own." Naruto hoped that would quell the angst that was spread across the room but he decided not to say that physical training also qualified as continued education.

"Fuinjutsu that translates to sealing techniques right?"

"That's right Ojii-san. That reminds me." Naruto slid his hand up his sleeve which immediately put Sirzech and his wife on edge. It did not help that the object Naruto pulled out was a strange knife. "After I leave this will be a way to summon me back. It has Fuinjutsu written onto the handle that will allow me to travel back to this world. You just have to throw it into the ground to call me. It is actually my dad's technique I just had to modify it to allow me to travel between dimensions."

Katerina took the kunai reverently and hid it somewhere in her dress that Naruto could not fathom. "I think that is enough for one night. Let me show you to your room."

It felt like they had crossed the entirety of Konoha just to reach his room. But in the end, he decided it was worth it as he settled into the most comfortable bed he had ever been in his entire life. He focused some Chakra to his ears since his new family's room was not far away. He wanted to see how they felt about meeting him.

"Did you hear him?" Naruto heard Katerina scream, he may not have needed the Chakra after all. "He did missions for his village at the of twelve. When he first said he was a Shinobi I thought it was just a joke or a hobby but no, it's been his job since he was a child. Did you see how silent he walked or how he positioned himself when he entered a new room? You can't tell he is anything but human when looking at him but when he hugged me his power felt endless."

"I know dear. I know I could see it in his eyes. He has had a hard life but look at him he is a good man and a happy person despite the hardships."

When he heard Lady Phenex start to sob he cut the Chakra to his ears and sighed. "Maybe I should have eased them into it. But it's not like I could just say 'Hi, I am a Shinobi we kill for a living."

No need to be so melodramatic Naruto. I thought today went well.

Where the hell have you been?

When you felt how powerful they were I decided to lay low. We aren't sure of their sensing capabilities so I thought it was for the best.

Your right. I will just try to avoid the subject tomorrow which might be difficult with Sirzech there. There is not much that man misses.

"I wonder how Sakura-chan is doing?" Naruto asked as he felt for the distant energy of the Hiraishin mark he placed on her.

Konoha Hospital Cafeteria

"Hey forehead, that is like the tenth sigh I have heard from you in the last five minutes. Is having lunch with me so boring?"

"What? No, I just have something on my mind Ino-pig." Sakura continued to play with her rice in her lunch. She wished she still had some of that onigiri Naruto had made for her yesterday.

"Is it about Sasuke-kun's message today? Have you read it? Did he send you something? Did he send me something?"

"Has it already been a month since that first letter?" Luckily for Sakura, Ino just assumed she was talking about Sasuke's report. "No, I haven't been to the Hokage to see it. I am busy so I don't think I am going today."

"That's right you and Naruto have been doing some serious training lately. How is the idiot?"

"Don't call him that," said Sakura a little too harshly. "He is doing fine. He is currently training with the toads."

Ino wrinkled her nose at the thought of the slimy amphibians. "Hey about that, is what I heard about Naruto true?"

"What did you hear?"

Ino for once clammed up. The Hokage and his advisors are keeping what they did to Naruto a secret. She was not going to be the one caught spreading the rumors. "Nothing. I am just glad you are keeping his mind off of it. We were all rooting for him so it must have been devastating. We all just assumed he would be the next, you know."

"Thanks but he is keeping his head up."

"Good." Ino paused for a moment. "That's good."

Sakura narrowed her eyes. "What?"

"It's just there have been some pictures passed around lately."

"And."

"And is he really that hot without his shirt on?"

Sakura's only answer was to turn bright red.

"He is! Then you have to invite me over to one of those training sessions of yours."

"I don't think you could handle it Ino. Not that you're not strong enough." Sakura back peddled. "It's just that Naruto has stamina for days."

"Does he now? And you know about his stamina from personal experience, huh? Should Sasuke-kun be worried?"

"I didn't mean it like that you perverted pig! I have to get back to work."

Ino watched her flustered best friend stomp out of the cafeteria. Ino knew she was on to something juicy. After all, Sakura never said Sasuke-kun should not be worried.

Sakura pushed Ino's incessant gossiping aside and focused on the distant energy she knew was Naruto. It was a relief to her and Lady Tsunade that the Hiraishin marker she placed on Naruto continued to work even after the summons. It not like she needed him or anything but it was incredibly hard not to just flash to his side. And with Naruto not around Lady Tsunade would no doubt use this opportunity to head out to the bars. Just the thought of going home to an empty house made her itch.

She was just going through the motions as the day floated by. There was nothing she was going to remember besides showing up and leaving.

"I'm home," said Sakura not expecting a reply as she slid off her shoes.

"Dammit!" She heard her sensei shouting from the other room. "Welcome home now come over here and show me how to fix this stupid thing."

The sitting room was a disaster. Ink and scrolls littered the floor also somehow there was ink on the walls and ceiling. "I thought you said you were going to create your Hiraishin later?"

"Yeah, I was but you said you could tell Naruto was okay because of the marker you placed on him. So I thought I could just knock this out before he got back. Once I get familiar with yours and his marker then I will be able to tell if you two are safe at all times."

"Well, I can't really tell if he is safe just that he's alive and the marker is active."

"That is all I need to know."

Sakura knelt down next to her teacher and smiled at the clear concern she had for her students. She looked at the work completed so far and was not impressed. She better call into the hospital tomorrow as it was going to be a long night. At least she will not feel like such a novice like she does when she helps Naruto.

DXD Phenex Manor

"So you think you could turn me into a devil?"

Sirzech leaned forward on the dinner table. "Well to be honest with you Naruto. Turning you into a devil is easy but for you, we are trying to awaken your birthright so you are a Phenex. It really depends on you. If you are not powerful enough the object will reject you."

Naruto nodded along. "I don't think that will be a problem. When do you think we can try?"

Sirzech raised an eye at how accepting of becoming a devil Naruto was. The Phenex's, on the other hand, could not suppress their joy that Naruto would soon be one of them. "I will need a few weeks to get it ready and I need a private location. The walls have ears and the process will be felt by any strong devils nearby. I have an idea of a place so it should not be a problem."

"Great. I hear that your messenger toad, Daisuke, should be returned to your service in a few days. So send me a message when its ready. Can I bring two others with me?"

"That is fine Naruto," Lady Phenex answered. "I would love to meet your teammate and teacher. From what you have said they seem like wonderful women."

"And do they hold the same profession as you?"

"Lord Lucifer, from what Naruto has told me they are doctors." Katerina's no-nonsense tone told Sirzech that he really had no say in whether they were allowed or not. Sirzech kept his mouth shut especially under the stern eyes of his wife. He felt like all the women in his life were being so mean to him lately. His mother is angry about the Riser thing. Lady Phenex is upset with him for being cautious. His wife is annoyed because she wants to see this family reunited but feels like he is slowing down the process. And most importantly his cute, smart and beautiful little sister does not want him around anymore because she is growing up.

"Does he zone out looking like his spirit is crushed often?"

"Only when he thinks about his little sister." Lord Phenex said with a smirk. "He has a bit of a condition when it comes to her."

Their meeting completed soon after as Sirzech could no longer focus. He wished his new family a good night and made his way back to his room alone in their gigantic home. They were too trusting, he felt, not that he would break their trust. But coming from him that is saying something. It could be that they were powerful people with a powerful peerage and that led them into a sense of security. Naruto's musing was interrupted by a shout from down the hall.

"Servant!" He had felt her life force approaching earlier but had thought nothing of it. He realized this must be his new aunt.

"Servant! What are you doing in this part of the residence after hours? Ugh nevermind." Ravel looked at the young man and almost tripped over herself. By the satan's he was good looking and those markings on his cheeks he looked so feral like he would ravish her at any moment. Ravel shook her head to clear those thoughts. She was a daughter of the Phenex clan she would not be caught fawning over some servant. "Servant, I have a party to attend tomorrow. I expect this dress cleaned and pressed up to my standards by morning."

She handed over the garment. It was a deep crimson sophisticated number definitely deserving of a high-class social event. "Of course Ojou-chan. I will get right on it." If she had not been so caught up in his foxy smile she would have noticed the inappropriate name or the devious glint in his slitted eyes.

As she left Naruto couldn't help but smirk the classics always made the best pranks especially with a bit of Fuinjutsu added into it for shock value.