AK: Hey everyone! Wow, can't believe that everyone like my Naruto neutral idea. Hehe, score one for me! So here's so things, Naruto is INDEED weak but the pills he takes is making stronger so within time he'll be normal and not crippled. But guess this Naruto is already strong but needs to learn to use it. I won't make instantly powerful that won't be fun for me or you guys. Anyway Q & A time!
SPark681: Well, he may not make his own peerage but he can still help others. Remember he is a neutral party that can aid or cripple allies.
Skelo: you're going to find out!
Man: Yes he will but this is necessary for him to become humble and understanding. I gave him that because I remember an old quote, 'Give a man who wants power he'll demand more. Give a kind man power, and he'll use it for good.' Just bare with it and Naruto CAN still kick ass with his 'cripple' state.
tyrell2000: Dude the harem the secret. Doesn't anyone read the author's note anymore? (AzureKing goes to cry in a corner)
Taka: Thanks for support the hybrid Naruto neutral idea. Heh, you will find out how Naruto fights soon and it will shock you. Anyway, you'll also love how Naruto deals with Raynare.
Now enjoy the chapter.
Naruto dodges with the least energy consuming moves. He watches the woman with hawk like eyes as he dodges another spear of light. While continuing to do it he allows his mind to wonder, normally he wouldn't do that but he was simply faster than that woman. 'I wonder why is this Fallen Angel woman targeting me? Azazel told me that most of Fallen Angel faction where ordered to keep their activities in the human world at the minimum and avoid open confrontations. The only one I know who will be stupid enough to disregard his orders would be... Kokabiel.'
The boy stops moving to look at the pathetic woman's exhausted state, he also notices his shadow was longer behind him indicating that it was in the middle of the evening, this isn't good. In a few minutes he'll have to take his pill. Things could become quite problematic, only between the times of taking pills is when he can do some fighting and use magic. When he takes the pill his powers will flux around and he won't be able to use them until half an hour passes. If he takes one now… the girl might actually capture him. Naruto starts to charge up for teleportation but it will take some time to get it ready. He needs to stall her.
"Why are you so fixated on capturing me?" he asked as his energy slowly rose.
The girl looks at him with complete seriousness, "Because… you're the Fallen Angel race's hope… Dark Savoir…"
Naruto narrowed his eyes at the title. Just as angels had God as their master and devils had Lucifer, the fallen angels believe in a dark version of his father… uh technically the Messiah. Naruto was warned by Azazel that some of the fallen angels might think of his status as a Nephilim in the wrong way. In reality the dark savior doesn't exist, in fact, many of the Fallen Angel's made him into an icon was because some still had religious beliefs from before they fell.
He has only three minutes left before he has to take his pill. He never misses to take a pill, but according to Fumi and Otome if he misses one or two it'll be fine, but his body will need to be fixed as fast as possible so he needs to leave now!
He pulls out an old weapon given to him by Miyako after she gained her newest weapon from Yamato…. NOW!
CRACK!
"AHHH!~"
The two beings look at each to see blushes on both of their faces. Naruto used Miyako's old whip to give him some space to leave… but when he had hit her with it, the fallen angel moaned out in pleasure… the two stood there, staring at each other before Naruto jumps in the air and disappears in flash of lightning!
The Fallen angel blushed red so much that she could glow in the dark, "I… liked it… -sigh- Kokabiel told me he will join us… still… I hope he will use that whip on me again soon… when he does… -giggles-"
Somewhere a certain female devil sneezed all of a sudden and felt like she missed out on something that she would love to see… she shrugs and continues torturing the demon in front of her while enjoying its screams. The fact that she felt that missed out on something that would had made her extremely happy caused her to unleash more punishment upon her victim than usual.
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NARUTO'S AND MIYAKO'S HOME
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Miyako's was playing a game of strategy… and losing very badly. She loses another piece so she quickly places her next piece… before her opponent takes it as well. Stratego, one of her best and favorite games and… she was losing badly at it. "Err…"
The opponent chuckles before quickly moving his piece on the board… and wins. "Sorry."
"DAMMIT!" The Illusionary Goddess yells in outrage at her loss. She hated to lose to anyone else besides her master since he made it fun to play and constantly gives her chances to try and win even though he was superior in mental abilities... wait a minute... SHE FORGOT ABOUT NARUTO!
THUMP!
The table was crushed by Naruto who suddenly appeared in midair and had fallen right on top of it! "ARGH!" he groans as Miyako rushed to his side.
"MASTER!" How could she forget to text message her master!? She quickly checks him over… no broken bones… slight bruising… nothing too serious. "Thank Alcor…" her family's ally who had given them their powers was the only one (besides Kushina-sama) to be worthy to be praised as their god… or something like that.
Naruto picks himself up, "Okay… got to tell Fumi that her theory on instant transportation was a bad idea… it works… but it's very bad idea…" he groans again before he sees a man standing next to him.
"Well… that was a fancy way to show up, my godson…" The man smiles as Naruto grins happily and hugs him after standing up.
"Uncle Azazel! What are you doing here?" Naruto asks as Miyako bows respectively to the man.
Azazel is a tall man appearing to be in his twenties with an average build, black hair, golden bangs and black goatee. His eyes color is shown to be varied colors of purple, depending on the light and surroundings. He also wore a yukata that was brown. The man smiles cockily, "Well, I wanted visit my favorite godson to ask if he could do me a favor."
Naruto steps back and tilts his head, "Sure, what is it?"
The man stomach grumbles as he looks at the young lady who noticed it and went to prepare some meal. "I got it. Naruto ramen, myself salad, and you steak and potatoes." she said while putting on an apron.
Azazel took one of the gamer chairs and turns on the Xbox 360, "Hey, you up for a game, godson?"
Naruto nods as he pulls out a Gundam Dynasty 3 disk, "Dibs on Setsuna and 00 Raiser!"
Azazel smiles and nods, "Fine, I'll just use Graham Aker and the Susann-O! Bring it on!" as the two play against each other Azazel begins to speak, "So, the reason for why I'm here is to say that you probably gonna be approached by a Fallen Angel... and it looks you already were..."
Naruto nods as he skillfully evades his Godfather's character with a dash, "Yeah, someone is spreading the Dark Savoir story. I think Kokabiel is most likely the one behind it. He wants my angelic and demonic powers for something... but for what, I have no idea."
Azazel sighs as he lost the match and switch to a new Gundam, "Damn you're good! Anyway, yes Kokabiel wants you're power. He also recently gained two powerful subordinates, a girl named Ms. Bushido and a boy named Sniper. Both are very skilled and powerful psychics!"
Miyako eyes widen in fear when she hears the word 'psychics'. "N-Nani?" she spoke softly. Psychics are humans with high spiritual power rather magical energy. They can make an area called Territory that enables them to use their powers at a full 120%. She personally killed two, one who can make his soul into a bomb and another who uses water based powers and summons aquatic creatures. She had deep fear of them before she was adopted as she was once kidnapped by one and it wasn't the happiest experience.
She did befriend one of them, but only one... and even then she was scared to be alone same room with a psychic. Miyako sighs... she was acting pathetic, she kills two of them and she still is afraid of them. She heard rumors of Ms... ,whatever her name was, is a swordswoman who specializes in dimensional weapons and if she misses her attack, she can just make a portal appear where her attack will stab you in the back... literally. The other is unknown to her but guessing from his codename he must be a long-range fighter to back up his companion.
Naruto looks at his uncle who pauses the game, "Sniper and Ms. Bushido? Long and short range fighters? Odd… so, any more news?"
"Yes, I found out that you can participate in Rating Games... without the need of being in a peerage." he says.
Naruto raises his eyebrows in interest, "But how?"
"Look, you're body has developed high energy powers, but if you seal half of them away..." Azazel trails off to let his godson make the connection.
"By sealing energy of either my angel or devil would allow me to... that's it! I can participate, even if only with fifty percent!" Naruto smiles in hope.
"However, after the sealing at the beginning you're power will start out slowly from zero so you would have to hide from conflicts for a while... also here!" The Fallen Angel leader passes Naruto a black rectangular box. "I know you don't want to reveal your parents powers yet so that's your to-go weapon and it's called…" Naruto opens it and takes out a white steel rapier, "Saint's End."
Naruto touches it with caution and felt the metals, "Dragon Bones... Lion heartstrings and... Holy Gold bless by an archbishop." Naruto smiles, his angelic side allow him to touch sacred objects, though he can still take damage on light spells. "How...?"
"Michael did me a personal favor and made this for you. Though, if you want me to customize this I will do it in a heartbeat." Azazel states but Naruto simply shook his head, "Oh, I almost forgot!" he fumbles in his pockets for a bit before pulls out a much smaller glass box. "Here…"
Naruto takes it and sees that inside is grey chess piece which is a king. "Huh, an evil piece? What is it for and how did you manage to get it? I'm pretty sure that devils don't hand them out simply like that."
Azazel only smirks and answers, "Heh, let's just say that like Michael, there are also some devils who own me a favor. Listen kid, even with some of your power sealed you still need to have an evil piece inside of you. Even the peerage leader has a king piece inside of her/him. Without it, the devils wouldn't allow you to participate, even with your power lowered. It's more of a matter of tradition… AND before you start protesting don't worry, I personally modified the piece so it wouldn't turn you into a full devil, in fact, comparing to other evil pieces this one is almost like a regular chess piece and doesn't give any boost in power whatsoever. Its only purpose is to serve as a formality; you can place it inside of you and remove it whenever you want."
Naruto nods in understanding and is grateful that he won't be turned into a full devil because of it.
Before they can continue with the conversation Miyako brings out the food and bows to the Fallen Angel leader. Azazel was the only being from outside the human race that Miyako liked and respected. Maybe it's because the man is lazy and rather is concerned more about his hobby then recruiting people… and he gives free stuff too. "Azazel, you would like some wine or whiskey?"
The man takes his seat and grins, "Give the whiskey, I love a good burn in my drinks!"
Miyako nods and leaves to retrieve the desire beverage. The man then suddenly remembers something as he makes a fist and gently places it in his open palm, "Ah, that's right, again I almost forgot something! The job!" Miyako arrived in time to listen to the man. "Naruto… there's someone else who knows of your race and is spreading it around my people. Apparently, even certain devils learned about of it as well… though your godmother is keeping it as low as possible."
"I see…. wait… I HAVE GODMOTHER!?" Naruto yells.
"Oh, right you never saw her!" Azazel and Miyako spoke at the same time. "Wait… stop that!... NOW!...hmm… HAM!... Victory shall be mine!" The two laugh at their little antic before back at Naruto. "Okay, yes you have one... or two. You're father and mother both had four people, including me, chosen as your godparents to look out for you. After the war, I decide to hide your existence from power-hungry fools, but it was your mother's choice of godparents that were actually the ones who took care of you the most by aiding you from the shadows… something quite hard to do in the devil community and in-"
CLINK!
Miyako head twitches as her smile seemed to be fake and strained, "A-A-Are you s-saying that m-m-master has a godparent among the devils?! OOHHH!" she faints but Naruto manages catch her.
"…Yup… she can't take it can she?" Azazel chuckles knowing that this was the perfect time to explain more things to Naruto.
Naruto places her on the couch and looks at his uncle. "Say… if you were so busy when I was an infant… and Yamato was my legal guardian that took care of my material needs, who are my other godparents?"
Azazel nods while standing up from his seat, "Well, I can't tell you their names but what I can say is this: I and another male Angel were chosen by your father to make sure that the system didn't try to hurt you as much while also helping you with developing your powers. I've met the other two godparents WAY before you were born. Your mother's choices were… odd… well one of them was. The first one is a devil, a powerful female among their society and the other one is also powerful female but resides in Kyoto. The three women were close, almost like sisters to your mother who was an orphan before climbing up the ladder of power." He finishes, 'Technically, Naruto was supposed to have Metatron, The voice of God, as his godfather as well… before Kushina killed him by ripping off his head… and the original true Belial as another godfather… before Minato killed him by shining God's light to completely vaporize him. There were also many more…' The two lovers unknowingly killed off many members of their closest friends who were like family to each other… the polar opposite factions agreed to never tell them of what they did.
"I see… thanks for letting me know, anyway please continue; you said something about a job?" Naruto requested and he hoped to meet his two godmothers one day.
"Ah, yes. I heard the person spreading the rumor is hiding in an abandon church near here."
Miyako woke up and was a in a bit of a daze but managed to hear what Azazel just said, "Mmm… you mean that one with stained glass windows? I had seen it when I was driving to Onii-sama's home."
"Yeah, that's the one. But, don't go there now; I heard there's a huge amount of rouge exorcists and priests along with Raynare, Kalawarner, Mittelt and Dohnaseek residing in it. Low level characters, but dangerous in numbers. The rouge exorcists don't really concern me but if you could bring the four members I mentioned to me alive I would greatly appreciate it. Those guys took some of my notes on Sacred Gears and I need them to conduct future experiments."
Naruto nods, "Understood, anything else?"
'…Should probably tell him that in a few months I'm going to call a summit to make peace between the three factions and few warmongers may or may not attack before or during the said meeting... and also that the rumored group, Khaos Brigade, could try to recruit him for whatever reason they would need him for…'
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"Nah! Let's eat!" He knows things are going to be fine…mostly…
Miyako gasps and summons a box via magic circle, "Master, I almost forgot here. This is a gift from Fumi, Makoto, and Otome." Naruto opens it to see five vials filled with glowing blue liquid. "The Dragon Bloodstream Injections. A liquefied form of the natural energy of the world and synthesized into this product."
Naruto feels the energy of the Hotsuin's main resource… The Dragon Stream was a seal created by his mother and a spirit named the Anguished One that later became known as Alcor. His mother was known as the most promising close-range fighter because during the war she would seal away her enemies' abilities and massacre them with her sword skills… she was the literal boogieman for long-range fighters. She met the Hotsuins a little bit before the war and right before she met his father.
She was wounded badly and was saved by none other than Yamato's great grandfather who nursed her back to health. During her stay with him she found out about the seals of Dragon Stream and that they originally could summon and control demons of any kind. But unfortunately, there was a severe side effect to. The energy requirement to use them was very high for the user and it led to high amounts of death. Therefore she rearranged the seal to where their users could harness the energy surrounding them rather than using their own limited reserves. A few decades later she taught them how to use that energy for making weapons, spells, and for elemental training as well. Soon, Demon Summoning was almost completely forgotten and Kushina was hailed as the Master of the Dragons to them.
In later years Yamato became her protégé and learned how to use the Stream as much as possible. His incredible talents in using it made him the most powerful clan head in the history of the Hotsuin clan.
But never had Naruto seen the Dragon Stream or any energy being turned into a state of matter. It was theorized but never tested. He can feel the energy radiating from the vile and it was about the same as his own which in turn was about the same as Ultimate class being's reserves. Naruto can only tap into 20% of his power or 30% if he really pushes it. He's currently using a bit more power than Rias and Sona and but will be able to use more soon if he keeps up with his training.
"As I said, these vials contain the liquefied Dragon Stream energy… if it is used by a human, their abilities are tripled… if by a devil, than they won't be harmed by light spells and their strength and magic are doubled, same goes for angels and their weaknesses. But… if it is used by a Nephilim… you can temporary reach you're full potential and your body will also temporary be in normal health." Miyako smiles happily.
Naruto looks at the vials again with hope in his eyes, "Amazing." He would love to become normal… at least for a short while.
"However, these are for extreme emergencies only… you will suffer a huge energy backlash after the effects ware off. Though they will decrease the amount of pills you need to take to fix your body, but I wouldn't try using them without a good reason." His best friend explained and got a serious nod in return.
"Guess not everything is prefect still, if I ever was in very problematic situation they would definitely be lifesavers…" He really wanted to inject one right now to be honest, to speed up his recovery towards a normal life… but as Makoto would say. 'Good things come to those who wait.'
Azazel smiles at this and they ate in peace. But he is worried for Miyako… the girl has natural hate towards Angels, Fallen Angels, and Devils. Yamato was never a big fan of them either but he never outright hated them hell, he actually played poker with him, Michael, and a certain red-haired male… he still needs to pay him 5,000,000 yen. Still this girl… why does she hate the factions so much? Naruto was off limits for her hate since he is nowhere close to being with any of them… or a human for the matter. 'Then there's the mess with the Ryougi, Tohno, and the Nanaya clans massacres.'
Three of the strongest humanity's clans were kill off within a month. The Nanaya clan only has a single survivor who appeared to be the actual killer of his own people but he didn't give out any motives for what he has done and remains silent. He is now serving fifty-five life sentences. Tohno clan has only two survivors along with two staff members and the Ryougi clan is still under investigation… but it is speculated that there is only one survivor as well. Yamato found out that the other, weaker clans have been snuffed out as well but before the major ones were hit. It can't be any of the three factions behind these events as they have no reason to do it and can't be Khaos Brigade since they need more members to do it and they want to remain hidden as much as possible.
Many other disappearances have occurred as well and things are looking bad for the remaining clans if this continues. This is one of reasons he wants the summit to happen, so the three factions could launch an investigation together.
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LATER
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(Play Shingetsutan Tsukihime OST 1 – Wounds)
Naruto and Miyako were sitting in his room in silence after his godfather left. Naruto looks at Miyako who was sitting on the floor while hugging her legs close to her chest. "Naruto…?"
The said boy continues to look at her but doesn't respond, showing her was listening.
"…Do you think the clans survivors are alright?" she asked meekly.
Naruto sighs and he shrugs, "Don't know… I told you to stop reading into matters like this… things like that will continue to happen if you keep doing it..."
"I can't help it… now, I only have you. Those girls… you get along with so well… I'm a little surprised." She smiles bitterly,
"Hmm?" Naruto looks confusedly at Miyako.
"Your taste in women… like some of those devils from school or those girls you met during clan visits… they are all are complete opposite of me…" she spoke sadly, "I suppose you want to make friends with other people and not with someone who constantly nags at you like a teacher."
Naruto walks up to her and places his hand on her shoulder, feeling her fear…"Of course not. It's not like that at all…"
"Then why? You would help out each of them in a heartbeat while barely knowing them… even for the one who left without saying anything…" she spoke in dark tone, especially in the last sentence.
"It's because I'm a Nephilim, I don't have a true allegiance to anyone but I want to help out everyone. Just because I would help them doesn't mean I want to join them or anything." He spoke sincerely.
"You really mean that?" she asked with hope in her voice while hugging Naruto's arm, desperate for warmth.
"I really do."
Miyako looks at Naruto who moved his face close to her's, "Then… do you think you can grant me one selfish request?"
Naruto smiles, "Anything."
"Promise me that you… will never risk your life for them."
(End song)
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NEXT DAY
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Naruto was taking a nap in the clubhouse after finishing his homework for the day. He sees Kiba coming in. "Hey…" he said lazily before going back to sleep.
Kiba chuckles, he knew Rias gave permission for the Uzumaki boy to use the clubroom, but he was now often taking advantage of it by taking naps here. "Hello Naruto…do you mind if I ask you something if it's ok with you?" The boy gives thumbs up before continuing to snore. "It's about your friend, Miyako. Why is she trying to avoid us?"
Naruto slowly sat up straight and scratched his head, "She… hates anything that's not human or disturbs the natural flow of life. Her mother is an alchemist who respects the order of the world and Miyako took it to heart very seriously. But she can tolerate to speak and stay in the same room with a non-human. Really sorry for her behavior, I know it isn't the best excuse… but she means well." He remembers her being a kind girl to angel and devil children and didn't hate them.
"Oh dear, I forgot that I need to find Issei." The Knight of the Gremory Clan spoke out loud.
Naruto stood up and stretches slightly, cracking a few bones, "He's…*CRACK!* In all my classes. *CRACK! CRACK!* should be in the classroom right now." He finishes his bad habit while Kiba thanks him. "Wait, I'm coming with you since I forgot to tell Miyako where I am…"
Naruto and Kiba left while discussing some topics about school…
"No I'm telling you the ramen here is better than the chicken." Naruto defends his favorite meal as Kiba shook his head, not backing down.
"But, the fried chicken here is so juicy and flaky and with the crack pepper and sea salt they use makes the flavor more delicious."
"Fine, we'll finish this later."
"Deal." It's really strange how well they got along… hurray for the dense gentlemen duo! Naruto waits outside the classroom as Yuuto went in to find Issei.
"Master…" Miyako appears out of a blue portal.
"AH! Miyako! Don't do that! What if somebody saw you?!" Naruto panicks as she smiles.
"Do not worry… I memorized all of the 3056 students regular schedules and narrowed down the areas in which I can go to hide myself from the cameras…"
Once again the Hotsuin's members show how diligent they are … and it often scares Naruto at how much they are. "O…kay. Listen, I'm going to Rias base of operations, the clubhouse, and sleep there…"
"I shall come as well… I have finished my homework as well." Miyako smiles on the outside, but on the inside she goes with him to make sure that the devils didn't get any funny ideas like trying to recruit him again.
Naruto sees Yuto come out of the classroom with a brown haired boy, "What took you?"
Kiba chuckles, "Well, the girls tried to stop me. AH! MIYAKO!" the boy quickly composes himself after that slight scared and gives the girl a toothy grin. "Howdy…"
Issei peeks out from behind him and is shocked to see Naruto 'The Gold Saint' and Miyako 'The Illusionary Goddess'. "Are these guys-…"
"Come along Issei."
Miyako feels uncertain about the boy, 'No way… a Dragon's Soul? The Dragons energy readings are easy to feel… like tasting chocolate and vanilla, it's easy to feel thanks to the dragon stream… but why can I feel it from him?'
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LATER
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Naruto was sitting on the couch that was teleported in by his servant/friend while eating cookies made by Akeno. "These are really good… hmm?" he sees Koneko sit on his lap and eats some of the cookies as well. Naruto couldn't explain it but he felt strangely at peace with her… like back when he was a child and when Minato was still alive. He smiles at the girl who smiled back at him.
"Master… iced milk black tea for you and for Koneko... nothing." She smirks as the stoic girl's eye twitches from being ignored. But Miyako smirk soon disappears and she glares deeply when Koneko and Naruto share the same drink. She quickly left to make another drink, 'Damn, loli...'
Few minutes later Issei came in and looks to see Koneko and Naruto eating cookies while he was petting her head and Miyako preparing some tea leafs, "This is a devil's base?"
Just after a few moments Akeno came in with fake a smile. Koneko felt Naruto slightly tense at her presence.
Everyone continued with their activities until Rias burst through the door, glaring with a cute mix of a pout in it at Miyako, "That was very mean! And where are my plushies?!"
Naruto looks at Miyako who smiles, "What happened?"
"Oh nothings serious, just some stress relief. Hmhmhm!" the giggle was most beautiful sound everyone had ever heard and yet… it scared them.
Chapter end.
Omake
Miyako and the peerage advances.
First victim: Rias Gremory
Rias was walking down the hallway to ask Naruto once more to join her peerage not only as a member, but as devil as well. A girl can still try no? ;-P She stops and blushes when she notices a stuffed plushy toy of a chibi Naruto! "So cute!" she grabs it and sees another one wearing a kimono. "Kawaii!~" she picks it up and finds more and more plushies.
Rias has collected 99 different shapes and outfits of Naruto and sees one plushy she really wants to have, a Chibi Naruto wearing a ninja outfit... in RED including the HAIR! She bends down to grab it but stops when she hears a voice.
"Ahem..."
She looks up to see Miyako smiling, quite ironically, devilishly at her, "Hi!"
"H-Hi?"
"Bye!"
"Bye?"
Miyako stomps her heel which Rias looks down at and sees a trapdoor, "Bye!" Miyako still smiles as Rias fell down the hole. She quickly grabs HER stuffed toys. "Hmph... let that be a lesson to you, don't overstep your boundaries!... Mmm... my plushies!" she giggles as she cuddles with her hand sewed toys.
End.
AK: Yo, how did that go? I put those psychics from Yu Yu Hakusho because I want to make human more powerful. Just because you're a devil doesn't there are not human's stronger then them. Now, the next chapter will have Naruto start acting like strategist and his show his powers if only a little. Now let's make some things clear. Just because Naruto can join Rating Games doesn't mean he'll make his own peerage. He'll help when he wants to and even then he still needs to lay low so he won't be chased after other power hungry demons. And the Dragon Bloodstream Injections are for times of EMERGENCY! Repeat after me, EMERGENCY! That means he won't use it without a good reason so don't expect him to use it now or for a while…why did I bring out? To tease you later for chapters HAHA! Anyway, I hope you like the omake and if you want more then which should I go for next Kiba or Akeno? Please give me lots of Reviews and have a nice wheeee!