Disclaimer: Juubi no Shinju does not own Naruto/High School DxD/television/anime/manga or pizza. But one day…
Now, like a certain green faced toon man once said, LET'S ROCK THIS JOINT!
Last Time:
"Now," He said, making her open her eyes. He glared at her, his violet eyes glowing. "I have some questions, and you will answer them!" He growled. He about to begin interrogating her, when he had to jump out of the way as a light spear passed him. Growling in anger, he turned his head and saw Dohnaseek. Scowling, he was ready the get rid of the man, when he saw Issei pierced by a spear.
Growling, he jumped back to where Rebellion was stabbed into a wall, and got it out. Putting it on his back, he aimed his guns at the two and fired a nearly infinite amount of bullets.
Dohnaseek quickly grabbed Kalawarner, and flew out of the way. Naruto fired after them, but they soon vanished. Scowling at losing his answers, he put it out of his mind for now. Sheathing his guns, he looked at the nearly unconscious Issei and ran to him. Grabbing the spear, the energy weapon was absorbed into his Devil Bringer. Looking at the hole in his stomach, he placed his right hand on it.
Closing his eyes, his hand glowed white, and the wound began to close. While using holy energy on a devil was extremely dangerous, he missed in some of his demonic energy so to cancel the purifying ability, leaving only the healing part. Soon the wound was gone, making him sigh in relief.
He looked at the gauntlet, and watched it vanish. "Kid, I'm beginning to think this will be a regular thing with you." He said before he lifted Issei over his shoulder. His seal appeared under him, and he vanished, teleporting to the kid's house for some rest.
Just another regular night for him.
Now:
Early Morning in Kuoh – Devil May Cry shop
Stepping out of his bathroom, Naruto dried his wet hair with a tower as another one was wrapped around his waist. Entering his room, he took of his towel and looked at the clothes set up on his bed. His uniform for the academy, his only suit. He wasn't much of a 'suit guy'. He wasn't doing this to teach really, more like just watching over the gaki, watch princess and her peerage, and maybe look out for potential peerage members. He still had a few spots opened.
But mostly to influence the minds of the brainless children.
That was his favorite part. XP
As he was ready to get dressed, as well as reapplying his bandaged around his arm, along with putting the holy glove on – a grey fingerless glove, with a seal on the back which blocks his Nephalem energy – a replacement until he gets more holy chains, an unusual thing was spotted on his body, and it was not his demonic arm. Behind him, waving lazily in the air, was a long, black tail, with a tuff of black fur in the end.
Yes, Naruto had a tail.
His greatest shame...for the first few years of his life, he later got used to it. Now he takes his tail with pride. It had nothing to do with the fact that certain ladies he knew liked the tail. Yep, absolutely nothing.
Getting dressed, he walked down to the kitchen. Taking out a bowl, he got cereal as he put bread in the toaster. Eating his breakfast, he walked into his office. Looking at his desk, he spotted a folder, probably delivered by Morrison sometime last night. Sitting down, he opened it and saw it was on Asia. Narrowing his eyes, he began reading. With every passing sentence read, his eyes narrowed more as they began to glow in anger. By the time he was done, he was ready to grab his gear, head to America, and beat the fuck out of a certain church!
According to the report on Asia, it turned out she was an orphan, founded on the doorsteps of local church. For years, she studied as a nun, before one day, she unlocked her Sacred Gear, Twilight Healing. From what he read in his notes, the Twilight Healing was an extremely powerful tool, able to heal any injury on any species, be it Angel, Human, or even Demon. When the church heard and witness her using her powers, they treated her like she was an Angel, or a child of God. However, her happiness soon came to an end. Apparently, an injured Devil appeared one night, and begged Asia to help him.
Naruto narrowed his eyes at that. That sounded very familiars to other cases he saw. All done by that man. A man he hated more than anyone in existence! He'll need to call his brother. If this was his doing, he wanted him as far away from Asia as possible! Or else he will rid of his existence himself! War be damn!
So being the kind girl she was, she used her powers to heal him. Unfortunately, the church elders heard about this, and banished her. Calling her a 'witch' and saying that "that power should only be used for God". They soon chased her out of the church, and soon the town. It was only a few days ago, that she was called for assistance at a church in Kuoh.
Naruto gritted his teeth in anger at those foolish old people. Hating a young girl for something she had no control over?! It reminded him of his childhood, and how the Vatican were disgusted by his presence and treated him as a plague infested dog just because he has demon blood in him.
'For a church of 'holiness', they are more dark-hearted than even demons.' He thought as he closed the folder. Leaning back, he thought on his next course of action. There was no doubt that the fallen angels will soon find it strange Asia did not appear to them, and will come looking for her. He also couldn't hide things from that girl forever, her kindness will pierce his dark heart with guilt forever.
He cursed his angel side, always making him do good. It really wreaked his style!
"Hm. The fallen angels have been acting wildly as of late. First the gaki, then reports of strange men entering the church, and now Asia-chan. I'll need to check it out, and see Azazel-jji on this." He said as he stood up. He could think on all this later. Right now, he needed to get to the academy for his job. Grabbing his case, it glowed before turning into a suit case. Appearances were important, after all.
Locking up his shop with security locks and seals and traps, he began making his way to the academy. As he walked, he greeted and waved at people walking around or opened their shops. As he walked, he spotted a familiar teen. "Yo gaki!"
Issei halted at the call, and looked behind him, seeing Naruto. "Naruto-sensei! Good morning." He greeted with a bow.
Smiling gently at him, the man patted him on the shoulder, making him stand up. "Sup kid. How you feeling?" He asked, hoping his Green Hell Orb healed the wounds. Those things aren't easy to get after all, nor cheap.
Issei nodded as he rubbed his stomach. "A bit sore, but I'm standing." He said, making Naruto grin.
"Good answer kid. I've got to say, you did better than I thought at lasting against a fallen angel."
Issei rubbed the back of his head. "Truth be told, I don't know what happened. I just sort of…blanked out." Naruto nodded his head as the two continued walking.
"Understandable. When you unlocked you Sacred Gear, you're devil instincts must have taken over you when you were in trouble. After you released you S.G for the first time, you gained an increase in power your body was not ready for. To put it simple, your mind was knocked out, but your body continued to fight. You'll have to train your body to be accustomed to it. You'll also have to train to get better used to that gauntlet of yours. If you want, I'll help you." He said, as Issei looked down at the arm where the crimson gauntlet used to be. He then looked at Naruto in surprise at the offer to help train.
"Really?!"
Naruto nodded with a smile. "Of course, gaki! Can't have you getting stabbed a third time!" Issei rubbed the back of his head in embarrassment, remembering he did get stabbed by 'Yuuma' the first time, and now the old man. He felt Naruto pat him on his shoulder. "Don't worry about it. We can start tomorrow after class." He said making the brunette nod. "You'll have to tell princess what happened yesterday, and how you activate your Sacred Gear. And make sure to tell her not to take action against the fallen angels. We don't want a war on our hands."
Issei nodded in understanding. The two continued their way in peaceful silence.
That is, until Issei decided to ask a question that has been on his mind the entire morning. "Um, Naruto-sensei?"
Naruto glanced at him. "Hm?" Though he had a feeling at what he was about to say.
Issei lowered his head as he hesitated to ask. "Um, last night…what you said to the fallen angel. Are you really…"
"A demon hunter?" The white-haired man finished. Issei flinched but nodded. Naruto kept his stare at him, before sighing. "Yes gaki. I'm a demon hunter. But," He spoke before the brunette could say anything. "I only hunt stray demons, monsters, and Hell Demons. The ones that hurt humans. I myself am part demon. You can call me a hypocrite if you'd like, but I promised myself long ago that I would keep humans safe from the supernatural world."
"So…you aren't going to kill me?" Issei asked, nervously.
Naruto smirked at him. "Only if you go after virgin girls." He chuckled wickedly as Issei stopped in horror.
Shaking his head, Issei chuckled nervously. "Hehehe, you're kidding. Right Naruto-sensei? Naruto-sensei?"
Naruto just kept walking.
Abandoned Church – Fallen Angel Kuoh Base
"Where is that fucking bitch?!" A yell echoed through the church as young man with shoulder-length, silver-white hair angrily kicked a table over. He wore a priest outfit. His red eyes, which held pure bloodlust and craziness, glaring over at a laughing young girl with blonde hair in twin short side pony tails, wearing a ghothic Lolita outfit. "Shut up bitch!"
"Oh, but your little tantrum is quite amusing." She said, smirking at him. Her blue eyes dancing with amusement.
The man growled at her, before continuing his wrecking. Soon, Dohnaseek entered the scene.
"What's with all the damn racket?" He grumbled. He was still sore about his loss to that pathetic devil, and that bastard demon hunter! He swore he would have his revenge!
The priest turned his glare to him. "I'll tell you what's going on?! That bitch Argento we called from America hasn't appeared!"
Dohnaseek frowned at that. While he didn't care for the human, she held a powerful Sacred Gear capable of healing any injury. Something they needed with Kalawarner badly injured from their fight with that hunter. Not to mention that their boss, Raynare-sama would be angry if she doesn't get the girl. "Quit your tantrum and send out our agents to find her and bring her here. We must have her before Raynare-sama appears."
The stray priest scoffed at him, but left to do as told. Once he left, the remaining two heard a chuckle. Tensing, he turned as a figure appeared in the corner, shrouded in darkness.
"Pathetic. Why do you still let that weakling live?" The figure asked.
Dohnaseek narrowed his eyes at the new arrival. "While annoying, Freed has sources we can use. Now, what is an agent of the Grigori doing here?" He asked. Meanwhile, the loli shivered and tried to make herself as small as possible from the figure. The energy rolling of this being was dark. Not evil per say, but dark and cold. Like an endless abyss.
"I've been sent over to make sure everything was under control, only to see this. What will Azazel-sama say if he sees that you are targeting Sacred Gear holders?"
Dohnaseek scoffed. "We are merely doing what we can to help our race. We need Sacred Gears in order to survive. Azazel has gone soft and lazy! If he won't help his own race, than we will!"
The figure was quiet, before he turned. "It's your funeral when you fail. If you are stupid enough to get yourselves killed, then so be it."
Dohnaseek glared at him. "And what that supposed to mean?"
The man smirked. "You'll see." He then vanished into the shadows.
Dohnaseek growled in anger. How he hated that guy!
The Devil May Cry at the end of the Night!
(CORE PRIDE by UVERworld)
Sei o uke sorezore ga jinsei o ouka nou no BURAKKU BOKKUSU o shiru sore wa kou ka?
you wa RIMITTO RAIN o subete ryouga saa ikou ka fumidasu sore wa kyou da
(Born into the world, each enjoying his own life, discovering the black box in his head...is this bliss?
The important thing is to surpass your limit line. Shall we go? Take your step, and outdo yourself today!)
yappa hibi wa ika sen kou sotsunaku konashite'cha NO NO
SUTOPPU nagare o mikiwamena mazu mono to mo sezu ikou ze here we go
(But what should we do with our days? Trying to live flawlessly is a big no no.
Stop! Observe thoroughly the flow of the world! Ignore everything else, and here we go!)
todokanu mono ya kagiri aru mono ni atsuku naru mune o osaetsukeru no wa
rikai mo sezu osaetsukeyou to shite kita
kirai de yurusenakatta ano otonatachi to onaji jan ka yo
(If I try to suppress my heart, which is burning hot about things that are unobtainable or constrained,
how am I different from those adults, whom I have come to despise and will never forgive
for their constant attempt to pin me down blindly without even understanding why?)
dou shitatte kanawanai esoragoto darou ga
mune o moyasu hi wa dare ni mo kese ya shinai
sora kara furu kuroi ame ga kono mi o nurashi furiyamanaku to mo
mada kesase wa shinai kono mune no hi sore ga "PURAIDO"
(No matter what I do, it'll probably forever remain a pipe dream that will never come true,
but the fire burning in my heart cannot be doused by anyone.
Even if the black rain falling from the sky drenches me completely and doesn't stop,
I will never allow the fire in my heart to be extinguished. That, is my "pride".)
yohou-doori ni furidashita ame yosou ijou ni nakama wa atsumatta
otagai no hibi ya shourai no hanashi de atsuku natte naguriai ni natta
(It started pouring, as predicted. A lot more buddies gathered around than I had expected.
While talking about one another's days and futures, we became impassioned and started a fist fight.)
juugo no koro mo fuan kara nogareru you ni
onaji you na koto de naguriatta koto omoidashite
omae ga waraidasu kara kawatte'nai na...tte ore mo fukidashita na da
(Thinking back about how we were also fist-fighting the same way
back when we were only 15, as a means to quell our anxiety and uneasiness,
you laughed and said, "You haven't changed a bit..." So I ended up bursting into laughter as well.)
sou yatte iji hatte funbatte ikite'nakucha jikan no nagare sae mo kowaku naru
hontou ni naguru beki aite wa sonna jibun daro
tada ima wa maketakunai jibun ni makenai "PURAIDO"
(If we don't stubbornly stand our ground like this, even the flow of time will become a scary thing.
The only true opponent whom I should hit is really my prideful self.
But still, I don't want to lose right now. I have "pride" not to lose to myself.)
SUTOPPU nagare o mikiwamena mazu mono to mo sezu ikou ze here we go
SUTOPPU nagare o mikiwamena mazu mono to mo sezu ikou ze here we go
(Stop! Observe thoroughly the flow of the world! Ignore everything else, and here we go!
Stop! Observe thoroughly the flow of the world! Ignore everything else, and here we go!)
dou shitatte yappa hitori no yoru wa jibun no koto sae mo wakaranaku naru
sonna ore to wakariaou to shite kureru kimi ga iru nara motto tsuyoku nareru
(No matter what I do, when I'm alone at night, I become even unable to understand myself.
When you're with me, and we try to understand each other, then I'll be able to become stronger.)
mou dou nattatte ii kakkou warukutatte ii
shinimonogurui de mirai o kaete yaru
dou shitatte kaerenai unmei da to iwarete mo
mada ore wa kawareru jibun de kaete miseru
(I don't care how things turn out, and I don't care if I'll look uncool,
I will desperately try to change my future.
Even If I'm told that my destiny is immutable no matter what I do,
I myself can still change, and I will prove to you that I can change myself.)
kore ga sou "PURAIDO" sorezore no basho de...
(This is, that's right, "pride", each in its own place...)
madamada kieruna kokoro no hi o
mada wasuretakunai mune no atsusa o
madamada kieruna kokoro no hi o
madamada ikeru zo ikeru zo
(Don't perish yet, the fire in my heart.
I don't want to forget yet, the heat in my chest.
Don't perish yet, the fire in my heart.
I can still keep going, so here I go!)
Chapter 4: Getting business done
With Naruto
As he walked to the school with the brunette, Naruto had a thought. Excusing himself, and telling Issei to go on ahead, the white-haired man walked into a nearby alley. Looking around to make sure no one was around, he concentrated on his energy. In a flash, his seal appeared in the ground in front of him. Raising his right hand at the seal, and channeled not only his demonic energy, but also his angelic energy – mixing the two – and sent it into the seal. The seal glowed brightly, illuminating the alley in a blinding light blue. After a few seconds, the light dimmed, before completely vanishing.
Naruto smirked at what was in front of him. Another him!
The seal vanishing, he nodded to his clone. It nodded back, and left the alley. Heading toward the academy. While his double did his job and taught, Naruto would focus on what was important.
Finding answers.
With a leap, he jumped up high and landed on top of the building next to him. Looking around, he focused his sensed out at the large city. Using his sensor ability, he tracked the supernaturals around. He could detect Rias and her peerage at the school. Another full devil signature, along with devil mixtures around, at the same location – most likely another King and their peerage. He sensed Asia at the fake church.
Turning his head to the left, he narrowed his eyes. Tainted human souls scattered around the city.
As well as a certain raven.
A wicked grin appeared on his face.
"Shamsiel." He called out to one of his familiars.
A playful and giddy giggle echoed through the air, before a distortion appeared above him. The space wavering before a figure appeared. It was a female demon, with dark pink shoulder-length hair. Her large, golden eyes shined with mirth and lust as she smiled down at her master. There was a two comma mark under her left eye. Her ears were pointed and wore pearl earrings. On top of her head, she had small horns. She wore a VERY revealing one-piece outfit, showing much of her milk-white skin legs, which had shocking, and showing 98% of her massive F-cup breasts. With only straps hiding her nipples from view, though they were straining against the large globes. On her back, was a pair of small, red devil/bat wings, and a same colored, spear-tip tail swaying coming from her tail-bone. Around her neck, was a black, metal choker with a small chain connected to it, and a bell at the end.
This was Shamsiel, his succubus familiar.
Smiling widely, Shamsiel floated down, and wrapped her arms from behind around her neck. She giggled as she rubbed her cheek against his own, her breasts squishing hard against his back. "Master~!"
Naruto smiled lightly at her. Shamsiel always acted like a child, when she wasn't acting on her lust and being horny. She also was a great spy, as she can become invisible, and her energy drops to non-existent, hiding her from demons and angels. Not only that, but she can also create powerful illusions, and heal others through contract.
"Shamsiel-chan, I need you to do something for me." He told her.
The demoness hummed as she roamed her hands over his chest, caressing his abs and muscles. She felt how hard they were, making her lick her lips in anticipation.
When was the last time they had some fun?
Oh yeah, yesterday…it felt like forever to her.
Rolling his eyes with a smirk at her antic, knowing her mind was in "Horny Land" right now. He grabbed her hands as they lowered down below his belt, and gently got out of her hold. Snapping her out of her daze, he turned around and looked at her eyes.
"Maybe later, babe. Right now I need you to find the followers of the Fallen Angels and knock them out. Once done, take them to the basement level cells under my house. I'll deal with them later." Smirking, he leaned close to her ear. "Do that, and I might give you a reward." He whispered as he placed his right hand on her ass, and gave a hard squeeze, making her moan. Gently planting a soft kiss on her cheek, he stepped back, shooing her off with a spank to her ass.
Shamiel's grin grew wider at the offer of a reward, licking her lips. "Mnnn, of course master! Anything for you!" Twitching her wings, she flew up to the sky, and vanished as she turned invisible.
Naruto smiled after his familiar. He was sure lucky to have met the young succubus and formed a pact with her. Shaking his head, he turned and began to hop through the rooftops, awaiting a reunion.
Raynare scoffed as she glanced at the dead body of the pathetic human who daredto try and lay a hand on her. As if she would allow a worm to touch her, especially by force! She took pleasure at ending his pathetic life.
She was currently in her 'human' form, walking the streets of Kuoh. She was getting bored at that stupid church, and decided to walk around and maybe have some fun with the stupid humans. Things have been boring since she killed that idiot Issei and that meddlesome man in red. It still surprised her that a human could do even the slightest of damage to her, even make her bleed. Could he have had a Sacred Gear?
No. She didn't sense anything from him. Maybe he was just lucky.
But still…
Shaking her head as she left the alley, she made her way downtown, hopefully finding a bar. She hasn't had a fuck in so long! She then turned her thought to that strange and powerful pulse of energy she felt last night. She didn't know what it was. A devil? A powerful Sacred Gear? Whatever it was…
She wanted it!
It might be just the thing her race needed to protect themselves! She knew that the Fallen Angels were currently the weakest Faction of the Four. Devils had their stupid Evil Pieces to revive humans and other beings and turn them into devils. And rumors had it that the Angels also had something to increase their ranks.
Not to mention Hell Spawns are born every minute with the death of every human with sin.
Unfortunately, the Fallen Angels had nothing! As they were just Angels who fell! They couldn't turn humans into them, or had a special system like the Devils and Angels. Not to mentions that the Higher Angels had kept a much tighter watch on the minor angels to prevent any more falling. So tempting Angels no longer worked.
So her race had to work with tricking priests to their side, and taking advantage on their sin. Still, they were weak compared to the resurrected human/devil mixes in numbers.
Scowling, she kicked an empty can angrily. So they could do nothing but wait until those stupid Angels found them and hunted them down for being 'tainted'?!
To make things worse, their leader, Azazel-sama, wasn't doing anything! He just did whatever he wanted, not even taking care of the very race he helped create! Things have changed much since Lucifer-sama abandoned them!
She didn't want to die! She finally had a chance at excitement from her previous boring life as an Angel! Which is why when she was approached by Kokabiel-sama and told about his plan to either kill or steal Sacred Gears from humans, under, in his words, "a secret mission by Azazel", she barely hesitated. It was the only way for them to get stronger! If you could take them, or make them join you, kill them before they kill you!
She then turned her thought to a certain nun. It had been a couple of weeks since Kokabiel-sama alerted her about a nun being kicked out of the church she was in. She read on how he tempted her to work for the Fallen Angels, and would be arriving at Kuoh any time now. She was told on what made the human girl so special.
She had a Sacred Gear. One of healing.
But what it was able to heal shocked her.
It could heal Demons, Angels, and Fallen Angels!
This was the break her race had been waiting for! With that, her race had a chance to survive and fight!
She was told on her mission. To steal (rip out) the human's S.G so they could use it themselves.
Sure, in a sense, it would kill the girl…but it was necessary.
That's what she gets for actually believing in 'God's love'. Pfft! God had no love, or else she wouldn't be burdened with something every race would kill her for.
She would actually be doing the girl a favor, and saving her the pain of knowing the truth. In life, there was no 'happy endings'. Only misery, betrayal, and pain.
Raynare sighed in relief when she spotted a bar. She could really go for a drink, and perhaps a good fuck – maybe a threesome if she felt like it – as she's been under some stress. Dealing with that crazy bastard Freed, and sometimes Mittelt and Kalawarner – the only two people she actually called friends, she hated Dohnaseek's guts – drove her crazy!
She needed some relaxation.
Unfortunately, that was not to happen for her, as she suddenly sensed a demonic energy pulse, mostly a demon. She groaned and was about to ignore it, when a second pulse came. She stopped in her tracks. A first pulse was one thing, but a second one?
Ah! A third.
It wasn't a coincidence. It was a call!
Growling an irritation at her time being ruined, she turned away from the bar, and made her way to the location the pulses came from.
That blasted Demon was going to die. In the most PAINFUL. AND. SLOWEST. WAY. POSSIBLE!
She soon found herself entering a nearly empty parking lot. There were only two or three cars seen. Looking around, she narrowed her eyes. This was where the energy came from, so where was the demon?
"Yo! Been a while, Raven-chan~!"
Quickly turning around at hearing a voice behind her, she looked at where it came from. Immediately her eyes widen and she let out a gasp when she spotted the familiar man in red, sitting on top of a car, smirking at her.
"YOU! Impossible! I killed you!" She denied, settling into a defensive stance as she quickly changed into her true form.
Naruto's smirk widened, and wagged his finger at her. "Mah mah, Raven-chan! Not everything is what they appear to be! You should never let your eyes deceive you! And besides, I can't die too quickly! I still so much to do!"
Glaring at him, Raynare formed a Light Spear. "Don't get so comfortable! I will fix my mistake!" Reeling back her arm, she threw the spear as fast and hard as she could at him. She smirked as the spear traveled at the speed of light, getting closer to the target.
BANG!
However, she gasped when she witnessed the spear bursting into many pieces and vanishing.
Naruto chuckled as he lowered Iofiel, the barrel smoking lightly. "Nice try. Still, if you wanted to dance, all you had to do was ask." Hosting the gun behind him, he got down from the vehicle. Holding out his hand, Rebellion appeared in a flash. Shouldering the blade, he smirked at her. "Still, a good fight every now and then does make life a little more interesting, don't ya think?"
Raynare growled and created two spears, turning into her true from. Spreading her wings, she charged at him.
[Play Devil May Cry 4 – Blackened Angel (Dante Battle 1)]
He kept his smirk on his face as Raynare appeared above him, swinging one of the spears at him. The light weapon was inches from his head, when in a blink of an eye, it was blocked by Rebellion. "Heh." With a twitch of the wrist, he pushed her off and sent her flying by a kick to the chest. The kick was powerful as she was sent flying fast, whist trying to recover in the air.
Spreading her wings, she was finally able to halt her momentum before she could crash into the wall behind her. Sighing, she got ready to make the man pay, only for her eyes to widen when the man was no longer in the same spot.
Instead, he was above her, the large blade in hand with the tip pointed at her. Moving quickly on instinct, she jumped out of the way, and not a second too soon, as the blade pierced through the stone like a hot knife through butter. Getting up, she took the chance and slashed her spear at his unprotected back. Seeing it, he jumped up, keeping his hold on the handle, the spear passing under him. Planting his feet on the wall, he pulled and ripped the sword out.
Pushing off, he jumped at the air, and taking out Iofiel, launched yokai energy bullets down at her. Raynare dodged back away as best she could from the deadly shot as they pierced holes in the ground, and threw one of her spears at the airborne man.
Channeling energy into Rebellion, he slashed right through the spear down the middle. Flipping upside down, he sent energy at the bottom of his feet, a small seal appeared under his feet. Using it as a platform, he leapt down at the fallen angel.
Seeing him shooting toward her life a missile, Raynare put her remaining spear in front of her, and blocked a slash from Rebellion. The impact sent a forceful wind outward as the two locked. Raynare glared at him, while the white-headed Nephalem sent her a smirk.
"You're good, Raven-chan. What say we kick things up a notch?" He asked. Before she could say anything, Naruto vanished from view, making her gasp in surprise. However, that gasp turned into a scream of pain as a cut appeared on her back, between her wings. Another cut appeared on her stomach. For a minute, she was swarmed with strikes and had cuts appearing all over her.
Falling to her knee, she glared up at Naruto, who appeared in front of her. "Come on! Don't tell me that's all you've got."
Getting angrier, she leapt at him. Blocking her spear swipe, he continued to block her angry strikes as he moved backwards. As he attacks were blocked, it only made her angrier as her strikes increased in speed. But no matter what, she just couldn't rip that blasted smirk from his face! Letting out a cry of rage, she did a stabbing thrust. Jumping back, he dismisses Rebellion and pulled out his trusted guns. Aiming, he fired a storm of energy and real bullets.
Gasping, she flew out of the way. Turning her head, her eyes widened when Naruto was an inch in front of her. She felt the cold metal of the gun touch her chest.
"Jackpot."
BANG!
"AAAHHH!" While he had not used a metal bullet, he had fired a shot of his demonic energy, which was slowly poisoning her from the inside.
He stepped back as she fell to her knees. She gasped deeply from the pain she was filling right now. Her body felt like it was on fire! With all the energy she had, she shakily rose up to her feet with a groan, weakly glaring at Naruto. That bastard! She will make him pay! Summoning up another spear, she threw it at him and flew right after.
Sidestepping the weapon, he held up Lilith and used it to push the spear to the side. Holding up Iofiel, he aimed at her head. Moving her head to the side away from the barrel, dodging a shot. She slashed up by the spear, which he blocked with Iofiel, all the while keeping in tight closeness. The two continued the close dance in which Naruto used his guns to block and try to shoot, while Raynare attacked and dodged bullet shots.
Taking a step back, Naruto let the tip of the spear pass under his chin. Taking the chance, he threw the gun into the air and punched her with his right fist, sending her flying.
"GAH!" She screamed as her nose was broken and she crashed deep into one of the cars, sending it skidding backwards. Groaning, she opened her eyes, glaring with all the hate she had at Naruto.
Dusting his hands, he held out his hand and caught the falling gun. Sheathing the weapons, he held up his right hand and took off his holy glove. As his energy pulsed out, making his coat tail flutter, he unwrapped his bandages, displaying his Devil Bringer at full view.
Raynare's eyes widen at the sight of it. "You have a Sacred Gear?!"
Naruto smirked at her as he clenched his hand, as it glowed. "No, but it's just as good as a Sacred Gear. Meet…the Devil Bringer." Throwing his arm toward her, a large spectral copy shot out and elongated at her. Eyes widening, she flapped her wings and flew upward, out of the way. She thought she was safe, but was proven wrong as another hand shot up from the first and wrapped her in the large hand. She struggled to escape, but the grip was too strong.
Holding the arm up, Naruto slammed it down, the spectral hand copying his movement and slammed Raynare hard on the group.
She coughed up blood from the hard impact, feeling her bones rattle and a few break. Repeating the process, she let out a scream as she felt her right arm break from landing on the side, as well as a few ribs. Lowering his hand down, Naruto threw her up high into the air. As she soared, she tried to move, but was in too much pain. Kneeling, the Neph leaped high and followed after her. Summoning a small seal below him, this time, a torrent of flames shot out from the other side, sending him up higher and faster, like a rocket. Passing the dark angel, he canceled the spell and moved over her. Flipping, he shot down at her. Reeling back his demonic arm, he punched her in the middle, making her cough a blob of blood as he body folded.
The two began to fall toward the ground fast. Eyes glowing, Naruto grabbed her and placed her on his shoulder like a fireman, and shot a hand-whip up at the edge of a nearby tall building. The two began to slow down, before he landed safely on the ground. Glancing over at her, he saw that she was knocked out from the pain. He didn't want to kill her, as he wanted answers. Smirking, he snapped his fingers and summoned his seal under him. In a flash, he was gone.
Shamsiel giggled madly with glee as she flew over the large city. Her presence not once seen by the humans below. Her beloved master had given her a task, and she would complete it! Especially with the promise of a reward if she did it without fail…her giggling increases and her spear tipped tail curled in a heart shape.
Suddenly, she sensed the closest presence of another one of the men Naruto-sama wanted her to capture. Her grin increased in length as her eyes gained a wicked glint. Flying down and turning invisible, she looked around before she spotted a man in priest attire. He looked around as if looking for someone.
Giggling, she casted a full perimeter illusion on the people around him. Making them think the man wasn't there. Ready, she flew down and swooped him from the ground, making him cry out in surprise. Using her tail, she poked him hard in the back of the neck, knocking him out. Smirking, she reached into her cleavage and took out a flyer. It had blue diagram on it. Sending some energy into it, it glowed and her master's seal appeared in front of her. Putting the flyer back in her cleavage, she entered.
Once putting the man where her master wanted him, she went back and did the same process with the other stray priests.
After an hour, all the agents were capture. Sitting on a pillar, she giggled and waved at the angry and yelling priests as they pounded their fists on the bars of their jail cells. They cursed her name, calling her a whore, wench, slut. She just shrugged.
She was a succubus. Her race was all about lust, and expressing it. Names like those didn't affect her one bit. After all, she was a whore, to her master.
A flash of light got her attention. Speak of the literal Devil. Turning her head, she smiled as Naruto appeared, a Fallen Angel unconscious on his shoulder. "Master!" Flying down from the pillar, she flew to him, and wrapped her arms around his neck in a tight hug. Naruto smiled light and patted her on the back. Pushing her back slightly, he walked down the hall, ignored the arms shooting out from the caged at him, and curses sent toward him, though they were shocked when they saw Raynare-sama unconscious on his shoulder.
He ignored all of it as he continued his way with Shamsiel floating beside him. Reaching the end, where an iron door laid, he unlocked it and entered. Inside, was a large metal room with no windows and only one light hanging from the ceiling. There were also dozens of chains hanging around. Walking to the middle, he used his right hand to grab Raynare and hold her in front of him. With his other hand, he snapped his fingers. Sending out a pulse of his magic and took control of the chain.
Like snakes, the chains seemed to come to life and shot toward them. They wrapped around Raynare, around her waist and limbs. They held tightly as they held her up. Making sure that she had no way to escape, he turned his head and nodded to Shamsiel at the entrance.
Giggling, the succubus reached next to her and pulled down a lever on the wall. Suddenly, the lights shut off, before the single spotlight turned on and shined down on him and the prisoner.
Smirking, he slapped her across the face, making her jolt awake.
"Wha?! Where am I?!" She demanded.
"Good evening, Raven-chan!" He said in a joyful tone, getting her attention. "I have some questions for you. And I will get my answers."
Waving at the Fallen Angel, Shamsiel closed the door, and locked it.
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"AAAHHHHHHH!"
After around two hours, Naruto finally stepped out of the room, leaving a bleeding, unconscious, injured, and twitching Raynare. He had sent Shamsiel away an hour ago to interrogate the other prisoners, before erasing their memories and sending them back to the church. It would be suspicious if they were missing for too long, and he liked to play his games.
Now knowing what the Fallen Angels wanted with Asia, he sent a message to Morrison to increase watch and guards around the nun to make sure no Fallen Angels got to her, as well to call him when anyone suspicious approached her. He also had to call Azazel. That idiot lost his grip on his soldiers, and was now targeting an innocent. The one thing he warned him and his own brothers he would not tolerate! For he would use force!
Just then, he stopped in his steps and grunted as he pressed three fingers to the side of his head. He just received the memories from his clone. Seems like the Red Princess apparently got a message from an Archduke-class Gremory clan member about a Stray Demon, and she wants her peerage to take care of it.
He hummed in thought on this. It might be a good chance to show the gaki on how devils fought. As well as get rid of some stress about Asia being put in danger by killing spawns.
He looked at the time on his phone.
6: 57 p.m.
Calling his summoning seal, he left quickly upward to his room in the house to quickly shower & change.
Rias Gremory's Peerage
Standing outside an abandoned mansion in the west side of town, was Rias and her peerage. An hour ago, Akeno received a notice about a Stray Demon located at this location. Not only was it her responsibility, since the stray was in her territory, but she saw it as a chance to show her newest [Pawn] how Strays were taken care off.
Behind the group, Issei gulped nervously at the sight of the large mansion. He knew this place, as he passed it a few timed in the past. It used to belong a wealthy and rich family, until the night they were mysteriously murdered. Rumor has it, that they were messing with dark alchemy arts, and accidently summoned a gate to Hell, summoning forth dozens of monsters and hell spawns, which killed them. It is said that their spirits still lingered around, and that any trespassers were immediately murdered.
Buchou had explained to him about Stray Demons. They were demon servants who betray their masters, and go out of control. Apparently, it is lawed in the Underworld, to exterminate any stray demon if spotted.
The sound of footsteps made him jump in fright, and he along with the rest, turned around. They saw Naruto walking towards them, his large case in hand.
He raised a hand at them. "Yo." He greeted.
"Naruto-sensei." Issei muttered in surprise. Koneko and Yuuto nodded in greeting to him, while Akeno covered a giggle, smiling at him. Rias narrowed her eyes at him, and turned away with a huff.
'Ouch.' The half devil thought in amusement. 'First time a woman turned me away and gave me the cold shoulder.' He thought jokily. "Good to see ya'll."
"What are you doing here, Diabolus-san?" Rias asked, glancing a piercing eye at him. Naruto was unfazed and smirked at her. He lifted his case over his shoulder.
"Got a call about monsters infesting a 'haunted' mansion, and decided to fix it up." He half lied. He did get the call a week ago, but he had been too busy at the time to do it.
Crossing her arms, she turned around to face the building. "Fine." She grumbled. She didn't hate him, but now with him so closed, the feeling of his energy coming off him, made her nervous. It reminded her of her brother, with how large it was. Not to mention the brief hint of Holy energy beside the demonic yoki, that made her skin tingle. Clearing her throat, she began walking, and entered the house, the group behind her.
Naruto looked around at the destroyed furniture and burn marks. Breathing through his nose, he smelled the air covered in tainted demonic energy. Well, more tainted than normal. Putting energy into his ears, he could hear soft footsteps around the mansion.
Hell Spawn
"Issei." Rias spoke up, getting the brunette's attention. "This is a good chance for you to witness and see how we devils do battle. Also, I should explain to you about the trains of the underlings."
"Traits?" Issei asked. She nodded.
"You already know the relationships between the Four Factions; the Demons or Akuma, the Angels, the Fallen Angels, and the Hell Monsters, or Hell Spawn, as some call them. In the previous war, the numbers of each side decreased vastly, and many Pillars of the 72 Demon Pillars of Ars Goetia were lost until only around 34 remained. We devils lost a lot of Pure Bloodlines and couldn't rally the armed forces. In order to keep and perhaps gain power in the war, some of our top scientists found a way to replenish our numbers. They created the Evil Piece system to create and train new devils."
Issei listen with vast interest as they walked down a ruined hall, as Rias and the others looked around for the target, peeking into rooms they passed. Not seeing anything, they continued. Meanwhile, Naruto discretely made clones to take care of approaching hell spawns behind them.
"Issei, do you know what chess is?" Rias asked as she looked into another room.
'Why doesn't she just sense for the stray? Don't we demons have sensor abilities?' Naruto thought.
Issei rubbed the back of his head. "Er, I never actually played it. Isn't that the American game similar to shogi?" The brunette asked.
"In a way. The pieces in chess are what are used as Evil Pieces. The pieces are King, Queen, Knight, Rook, Bishop, and Pawn. Each piece has its own traits. More so in the E.P Devil System. For the same reason, each underling devil undergoes training in a different ability. Although they do not have many skills, they are very powerful in the ones they do know. It's really popular to the point where even now, as an evil piece, they are being used by demon heirs to show their strength of the House they fall under."
'Yeah, for the current and new generation. Some of the older ones still see the Evil Piece system as a joke to Demonkind and want nothing more than to get rid of it.' Naruto thought from past experience when he met demons from the old age. Oh how he hated having to listen to their complaints on the system, and how it 'was a disgrace to demon blood'. He was so tempted to fire his bullets! Snapping from his thought, he could sense the stray close by.
"The point being, that the strength of a King's peerage and members, influence a demon's position and their nobility ranks. The more nobility a piece gains, the higher they climb in ranks, and can be allowed to be Kings and create peerages of their own." Rias said as she stopped at a set of double doors and placed a hand on it. "Hm. I sense the Stray is in here. Be ready." She warned, before she pushed the doors open. Koneko and Naruto held their noses as a repulsive stench hit the air.
"Urgh! Someone get an air freshener!" He complained with the female white-head nodding in agreement. The group walked into a large room. Looking around, he saw patches and dried stains of blood. It was dark, as they could barely see anything. Naruto had to stop himself from gagging. The air was filled with the potent scent of blood and demonic energy. It was so thick and potent.
"I smell something bad…"
The group tensed at the dark voice.
"It's coming." Rias warned.
"But I also smell something delicious…"
Now the others could smell the stench as they covered their noses.
"Ah, it does not smell good here." Akeno said with a slight giggle, but she was ignored.
"Ugh! What a bloody stench!" Issei complained.
Rias stepped forward. "Rogue Devil Viser! We're here to destroy you!"
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The air grew tense as the group waited for a reply. Just then, Naruto took out his gun and pointed at the shadows as something flew toward them.
BANG!
BANG!
The two shots hit the object, and stopped it in its tracks. It then fell to the ground in front of them. Issei paled and covered his mouth to hold the rising vomit when he saw that it was, while Naruto frowned.
Laying in front of them, was the top half of a young woman. Her right arm torn off, while the left was seemed to have been bitten off.
'A...A corpse?!' Issei thought in horror.
"Damn, poor girl." Naruto muttered. He'll have to have Morrison search for the family to send funds for their loss.
"I wonder if it's sweet, or if it's sour?"
Looking up ahead, they are the appearance of a woman in the darkness. She had the appearance a young woman with a voluptuous figure, with long, black hair reaching down to her ass. She was completely nude, her large C-cup breasts juggling a bit. Her eyes were filled with bloodlust and insanity as she grinned wickedly down at them. Issei was about to say something perverted, like shouting "Oppai!", if Naruto hadn't elbowed him and pointed downward at the stray. Stepping out of the darkness, Viser showed the rest her body. While her upper body and arms were human-like, the rest of her was not! She was like a centaur creature, having a dog like body.
"Well, you don't see that every day." Naruto commented. Rias crossed her arm under her large chest, pushing her large melons up, as she smirked at the creature.
"What an appearance that lacks etiquette, it fits you well."
Viser growled at her. "What a pretentious little girl. Should I stain you with fresh blood, just like your crimson hair?"
Unfazed, Rias scoffed. "So it is true. The smaller the dog, the louder the bark."
Now angry, Viser held out her hands. In a flash, two dark red spears made of energy appeared. "You bitch!" Reeving back her arm, she stabbed down at her.
"Yuuto!"
"Hai!" In a flash of speed, Yuuto appeared in front of her with a sword in hand, to which he used to block the strike. Pushing back, he took advantage of Viser's surprised state, to vanish. He then appeared behind her. In a shower of blood, her arms fell off. Meanwhile, Rias looked at Issei.
"Now, Issei. I will explain to you the trains of each piece, so pay attention."
Issei nodded. "Hai."
"Let's start with Yuuto-kun. He is a [Knight], which grants him enhanced speed, agility, and mobility. It greatly compliments his Sacred Gear ability, Sword Birth, which allows him to create numerous sword." The female [King] explained. Naruto hummed at that info, wondering how the girly boy would stack up against his own blonde [Knight].
Roaring in pain, Viser made to stump down Yuuto with her front paw, when Koneko pushed him away, taking the hit.
"Koneko-chan!" Issei yelled in concern for the lithe girl.
"Do not worry. Koneko is a [Rook]." The paw rumbled, before it began to rise. Under it, Koneko pushed up. "She is given insane strength and high defense." With a push, Viser was sent falling on her back. Growling in anger, the stray demon sent to whip her tail at her. However, before it could reach her, Naruto appeared in front of his fellow white-head, and with a swipe of Rebellion, slashed the tail off, making Viser cry out in pain. Blinking, Koneko nodded at him, who nodded back and patted her in the head.
Viser was now infuriated, as her features turned demonic, and her stomach opened up to show a large mouth with large teeth. Shooting up, it appeared over the two. Placing his blade on his shoulder, Naruto pushed Koneko out of the way, before he looked up as the mouth closed on him.
"Naruto-san!" Issei shouted. Rias frowned in slight concern, before it went away. She knew that man wouldn't fall so quickly. She was right as the mouth slowly opened, and Naruto was seen, pushing the teeth away from him, not a scratch on him.
"Now I know I've been called 'delicious' before, but sadly, I'm not on the menu tonight." His Devil Bringer glowing from under his sleeve, he punched through the teeth, breaking them. As the stray screamed in pain, he jumped away. He landed next to Akeno. He looked at her as he put Rebellion on his back, and took out Iofiel & Lilith and smirked at her. "May I have this dance?"
Akeno giggled. Raising a hand, it had sparks running through the fingers. "Oh my! Such a flirt! What shall I do I wonder?"
Naruto shivered slightly as his S&M and BDSM senses tingled. Now question was, was he willing to go after the source?
He mentally shrugged. What's life without some fun? Besides, rough and crazy sex was awesome! Though, he was the one on top! He was no one's bitch!
For some reason unknown to her, Akeno felt a shiver of pleasure go up her spine.
Angry, Viser shot up, and passed through the two, heading straight for Rias. Issei gasped and ran to protect her.
"Buchou!" His left arm glowed as his Sacred Gear appeared. With a shout, he punched Viser away. To his shock, the punch was extremely strong, as the Stray was launched away. As she soared through the air, Naruto appeared above her, his Devil Bringer in view.
"Slam Dunk!" The arm glowing, he punched down at her head, sending her crashing down on the ground.
Flipping, he landed next to Issei, and patted him on the shoulder. "Nice job, kid." He praised, making the brunette blush a bit in embarrassment and rub the back of his head.
Rias blinked at what just happed, before smiling kindly at her [Pawn]. "Thank you, Issei." She said, making him even more embarrassed. She also glanced at Naruto's strange arm. 'So, that's what I've been sensing. Just what is it?'
Turning his head, he saw Viser trying to escape while they were distracted. "Oi! Where do you think you're going?!" Shooting his arm at her, the spectral copy stretched and grabbed her rear paw. With a grunt, he pulled her back and up into the air. With a roar, he slammed her hard into the ground, making a large crater, and the whole building shake.
As Viser groaned in pain, Akeno walked toward her, the gentle face replaced with a bloodthirsty, sadistic look in her eyes. "Trying to attack my [King]? How naughty~."
"Lastly, is Akeno, my [Queen]. She is the second strongest of the Evil Piece, under the [King], me. She has all the abilities of a [Knight], [Bishop], and [Rook]. Her specialty is magic."
"You need to be taught a lesson~." Raising her arms into the air, Akeno summoned bolts of lightning down at the demon, making her scream in pain. Issei watched the attack, and blinked when he saw Akeno begin to blush.
"What's wrong with her?"
Rias giggled. "Along with being a [Queen], Akeno is also a Supreme Sadist."
Akeno moaned as she continued her tor–attacking, making Issei blush.
'Boner…engaged.' Naruto thought with a smirk. Looks like he just found himself a drinking partner.
Friday nights were going to be fun!
"Oh my~. Is it over already?" She asked innocently as she cupped her red cheek and licked her lips.
'Papa likes.' Naruto thought. What could he say? Sometimes he likes his women crazy...
While Akeno was in her high, Rias walked toward the burned, but remarkably still alive Viser. "Still alive? Surprising."
"Kill…me…" The pain she was feeling could not be described.
"Very well then." She held up her hand, and suddenly, a black, red-tinted sphere of energy appeared. Naruto hummed as he looked at the sphere. He felt his blood pulse at the sight and feeling of it.
Rias stared down at the demon, her eyes glowing and pupils turn into slits. "Dust to Dust….checkmate." She threw the sphere at demon, who screamed before she was evaporated.
Issei looked on in shock what the power he saw his Buchou display. "A-Amazing…"
When the smoke cleared, there was no sign of Viser. No blood. No flesh. Nothing. Smiling, Rias turned to the others.
'The Bael House's infamous Power of Destruction, Nii-baka told me about. Able to create chaotic energy almost as strong as Satan's, which destroys everything in its path. It's powerful enough to even destroy Holy Energy Barriers. It's as strong, or even slightly stronger than even Onii-san's flames.' Naruto though as he gazed at the chaotic energy as it vanished from Rias's hands.
"We're done here. Let's go home."
Naruto chuckled as he clapped. "Nice done, Princess. And here I thought-" He suddenly stopped talking as he took out his gun in a blink of an eye, and aim at Rias, making her eyes widen. The others also gasped.
'I knew it! I knew he couldn't be trusted!' Rias though franticly as she stared at the weapon pointed toward her. However, she couldn't move as she stood frozen.
BANG!
She flinched at the shot, but strangely, she didn't feel pain.
Thud
Blinking, she looked over her shoulder at where the sound came from, and gasped when she spotted a Hell Spawn wearing a cloak fall to the ground behind her, before it vanished in black smoke. 'He…He saved me!'
"Tsk! Damn it, looks like we made too much noise." Naruto grumble. Rias blinked and looked at him. Issei stutters in shock and pointed at the spot the Hell Spawn was at.
"W-What the hell was that?!"
"A spawn. A Hell Pride to be exact. It's one of the Seven Sins of Hell. They are the tormented and tortured soul of people who have lived by sin. That one was a former soul who lived by their pride. And where there is one…"
Suddenly, the exits were encased in are barriers. And black teleportation seals appeared all over the room and more Prides appeared. There looked like mummies with their wrinkled and pale skin. Their eyeless holes glowing red. They wore black cloaks and wielded scythes. They surrounded the group as they tensed.
"There are more." Naruto grumbled and took out Rebellion. He stood next to Issei. "Alright kid, field test. Just like before, watch my back, and I'll watch yours. Just punch and dodge."
Issie nodded nervously, as he eyed the groaning and slowly approaching spawns. "H-Hai!"
Rias sighed at the situation. Still, while unexpected, it would be a great exercise for Issei. "Get ready!" She ordered her peerage.
"Hai!" They replied as they got into stances. Koneko got in a boxing stance. Akeno had sparks running through her hands, and Yuuto summoned two swords.
When the first Pride got lose enough, it leaped at them with its scythe up high.
[Devil May Cry 3 – Taste the Blood]
Blocking the strike with Rebellion's blade, Naruto kicked the Hell Spawn off, as the other enemies charged at them. The peerage and Naruto split off and met the attack. Koneko was punching Prides left and right, sending them flying into walls, or each other. She even channeled energy into her fists to increase her strength – something Naruto taught her a few days ago – to literally destroy the enemy on impact. Using her small size and agility, she evaded slashes and stabs. Ducking under a swipe, she gave the spawn an uppercut, sending it upward. Stepping backwards from the slash of another, she quickly grabbed the scythe by the pole, and using her immense strength, span the dark creature around in a circle and rammed it into the other Prides. With the Prides on the ground, but slowly getting up, she grabbed a broken pillar laying on the ground near her. Raising it up, she slammed it down on the Hell Spawn, making them vanish in black smoke.
Summoning two swords in his hands, Yuuto either slashed or parried scythe blades. Two Prides jumped at him, while another snuck from behind. Just as they were about to tear him to pieces, he vanished. They groaned in confusion, when one of them bursted into smoke, Yuuto standing behind it. Taking the two by surprise, the blonde used both swords to parry their scythes away before stabbing through them, dispersing them. Turning to another group approaching him, he used his speed and dual-wielding to saw through them. Appearing behind the still group, he smirked as the Prides vanished. He then turned his attention to more.
Akeno was practically giggling madly, while still sounding innocent, as she lunched bolts of lightning at the Prides. It was quite easy for her as they were extremely slow, merely dragging their bodies. Still, she was having fun vaporizing the tainted souls and hearing their shrieks of pain and sorrow. Her breathing became faster – but not from exhaustion – and a burning blush covered her cheeks. Dodging backwards from a scythe slash, she destroyed the Pride with a bolt to the chest. As it exploded in smoke, the scythe it wielded fly into the air, to which she caught when it dropped. Looking down at the new weapon, her smirk grew wider and wider as her eyes gained a deadly glow. Giggling, she began a dance of death as she span around the cloaked zombies and began tearing them apart. She even began a small game of trying to tear their limbs apart, without destroying them. Oh! She hadn't had this much fun in so long!
Meanwhile, this battle had been rather easy for Rias, especially with her Power of Destruction Bloodline. For all she required was to dodge swipes at her, and launch beams and 'flames' of black-red-tinted demonic energy, easily evaporating the Prides. As she destroyed the Hell Spawn, she had her mind moving on other things. First, when she thought Naruto was about to kill her, as much as she was embarrassed and reluctant to admit it, she felt a ping of betrayal and sadnesswhen he pointed his gun at her. Even though the heiress and devil part of her was hesitant and suspicious of Naruto – more on him being a Demon Hunter – being so close to her and her peerage, she had to admit she actually – if a little – enjoyed his company around the clubroom. As he had been great at helping Issei with his studies as his job as a teacher, his kind and inviting personality, and even taking the time to play chess with her and talking to her, be it about their roles as [Kings] as he told them about having a peerage himself, and their lives. Sure he could be annoying at times, especially with that damnsmirk of his, and cocky attitude, but he was a mostly nice guy. She could see that Issei was developing a sort of respect and hero-worship toward the red coat-wearing man as time passed since he first saved(?) the teen from being killed too fast. Koneko as well began to show some liking to Naruto, as she let him pet her on the head, and scratch the top. At times, she would see the young [Rook] joined Naruto at lunch in school. Akeno, though, seemed to show some reluctance, and yet a spark of longing to approach Naruto, ever since they found out about his race, though she did well to hid it at times. Most likely because of what she was, and felt a spark of kinship toward the man, given that Akeno was a Fallen Angel/Demon mix, while Naruto was an Angel/Demon hybrid.
After all, Maphelim – Fallen Angel/Demon hybrids – & Nephalem – Angel/Demon hybrids – were part of the Lost Faction, before they were all wiped out.
And even though Akeno wasn't a Maphelim by birth, she was now close to it by the Evil Piece resurrection.
If she was honest with herself, it would be more on her instincts that were holding her back from showing kindness and trust to Naruto. Naruto was part angel, her race's most hated enemy, and her blood and instincts wanted nothing more than to attack and destroy the teacher. However, he was also part demon, her kin. So she was entirely confused on how to react.
Though, that wasn't all was as holding her. It was Fear. Fear that he was here to kill her. Because she was a Gremory.
After all, it was her house that helped in the Lost Faction massacre! Her ancestors, along with the old Satan Council and Fallen Angels.
So she feared Naruto knew, and was here for revenge. And she wouldn't be about to do a thing to stop him!At best, she could only show caution and watch him, at least until she got a response by her brother.
Absently destroying a Pride trying to sneak up on her, the redheaded heiress glanced at the man in her thought as he slashed and diced Prides around him with skill and grace of an expert swordsman, while shooting at others without even a glance as the bullets hit dead on.
The Last Nephalem…
Neither fully Angel nor Demon, and yet both…
A man of mystery…
'Just who are you, Naruto?'
As the rest of the peerage were easily taking care of the Prides, Issei was the only one having the most trouble. He had no fighting experience, no fast speed, and could barely dodge the deadly scythes. All he had was his Sacred Gear, which his Buchou said appeared to be a Twice Critical. Apparently, it doubled his power for a certain time. It was a very common gear, which saddened him at not getting something cool. He also didn't have a weapon! Ducking under a scythe with a yelp, Issei tried to make space as he doubled back. He cringed when the Prides surrounded him. "Oh crap!" With his new devil enhancements, he jumped back further. Unfortunately, he backed too far and touched the wall. Gulping, he tried to come up with a plan quick. Seeing a large rubble next to him, he grunted as he picked up a heavy piece of wall, activating his Gear to enhance his strength. With a yell, he threw it as hard as he could, and hit a few of the Prides, causing them to vanish. However, there were still too many around him!
"Stinger!"
The Prides were launched into the air, as Naruto slid like a rocket through them, Rebellion held in front as the blade skewer in high speed. Holding the weapon in a reverse position, he jumped up, following them. When he was in the middle, time seemed to slow down as slash marks and flashes appeared around him and on the Hell Spawn. Landing on one knee, Naruto smirked. Raising a hand, he snapped his fingers. Immediately, all the airborne Prides exploded in black smoke. Getting up, he looked at the awed Issei.
"Don't get lost on me kid!" He said, snapping the brunette out of his daze. Blinking Issei focused, and gasped when more Prides appeared. Frowning at the new enemies, Naruto moved beside the teen and placed a hand on his shoulder. "Come on kid, don't get down. I need you to cover my back, remember?"
"B-But! What can I do?" Issei asked as the Prides approached them.
"You have that gauntlet of yours, remember?" Naruto reminded. Blinking, Issei looked down at the crimson armor on his left arm.
"Yeah, but…"
Frowning, Naruto tried to figure out a way to boost the gaki's confidence. It wouldn't do good to lose focus, especially in a fight. Just then, he got an idea. "Hey!" He said, getting Issei to look at him. "You like to watch anime or play video games, right?" Hesitantly, Issei nodded, not knowing where the man was going. "Well, think of this as like one. You're the hero! So fight like one!" He said, before he took out his gun and shot a Pride in the head, killing it. Turning back to Issei, he smirked at him. "Don't worry. If you've got my back, then I have yours! Just punch, dodge, and punch again!" He instructed before he shot at the Prides, slashing at them.
Issei stood silent. Thinking on all that was happening, currently and since he first became a devil. If he had to admit, the whole dying and being revived thing did strike him more than he showed. In a way, he was just denying the whole thing. After all…
He died!
And by someone he thought liked him! Someone he thought he would finally get a relationship with! But instead, she literally stabbed in him the back! He died, and only a few people would morn him.
His parents…
His family…
….
Would Matsuda and Motohama mourn him?
They were his best friends, right?
Somehow, he doubted it. As those two cared more about breasts and hentai than even him.
But now, he was alive…so why did he still feel like he was dead?
Dead…Empty
Maybe it was because, he died without doing anything? He didn't accomplish anything to make him be remembered! In fact, if he had stayed dead, all he would be remembered for, is being a pervert and hated!
That wasn't how he wanted to die… a nobody.
That's why he said he wanted to be a Harem King, so he'd have women who actually thought he mattered and loved him!
He watched as Naruto sliced and diced the pseudo reapers.
Naruto…
He was so cool.
He acted like he didn't have a care in the world.
Always grinning. Just taking things head-on with a smile.
No worries what so ever.
That's how he wanted to be. Strong and confident!
To have no fear! To stare at the face of danger and laugh! The only danger he faced was an angry kendo club…and he wet his pants!
Even now…he was scared. His knees where shaking, his hands sweaty, and his heart racing! Why was he scared? Looking around, he saw the rest of the group taking down their enemies easily. No fear whatsoever.
They were strong, both physically and mentally.
So why wasn't he?
He gripped his hands tightly. He was tired.
Tired of being afraid!
Tired of being weak!
Tired of hiding behind stronger people!
Tired of being the old him!
The green jewel on the gauntlet glowed dimly, and gave a small pulse.
No more!
No more!
Naruto blocked and pushed aside a slash, and stabbed Rebellion into the Pride's chest. It didn't vanish however. Gripping the handle, Naruto pushed to the side, and used the make-shift mallet to knock back the other Prides around him. Spinning faster and faster, he through the Pride on his blade like a baseball as it slid off and into a small group. Hand shooting up, he grabbed a scythe blade before it could cut into him, and pointed the tip of Lilith at its face. The Pride blinked as he smirked, and pulled the trigger.
As it vanished, he held the remaining scythe and looked at it. Twirling it fast, he threw it and it cut off the heads of a Pride sneaking up behind Koneko. Blinking in surprise at the vanishing Hell Spawn behind her, the petite girl turn to him and nodded in thanks. Nodding back, Naruto focus back on a Pride as it jumped into the air, coming down on him with the scythe raised. He got ready to knock it back with a punch, or cut it in half when it got close, only to blink in surprise when Issei appeared next to it, and sent it flying with a straight left punch to the face.
He whistled softly at how far the Pride flew, instantly vanishing the movement it hit the wall. "Damn kid." He commented as Issei landed next to him, his eyes softly glowing, before vanishing. "You sure know how to show them."
Issei rubbed the back of his head sheepishly. "Thanks."
Naruto smirked, his blade on his shoulder. "So…" He began as they stood back-to-back as Prides surrounded them. "You ready, kid?"
Issei nodded. "First of all, my name's not 'kid'! It's Issei! Issei Hyoudou! And you have my back, right?"
"Heh!" Naruto smirked. "Whatever you say, kid. But yeah. Get ready." Issei tensed. "Let's rock!"
As the night took and watched over the empty streets, the sounds of heavy thuds and gunfire echoed through the abandoned mansion. It continued for a few more minutes, until it suddenly became silent.
No thuds.
No gunfire.
No hollow screams.
Nothing but silence.
Just then, the doors up front busted open, and the peerage and Naruto walked out. Naruto smirked as he heaved his large case on his back. Well…that was interesting. The group managed to kill all of the Prides, and even keep the building from coming down! Which was strange, as he usually causes enough damage for buildings to tumble over…he must be getting rusty.
Any who, on a positive note, he saw how the group fought. And he was impressed. They had skill, could use some more teamwork though. And also cover their weaknesses.
He was also impressed with the gaki. Not just at the strength he was granted by that gauntlet, but at the determination he showed by fighting the Hell Spawn. Even when he got hurt – given the small cuts on him, nothing a Healing Hell Orb can't cure! – he didn't back down! In all, he did well for his first demon fight.
Not bad for a newborn.
Speaking of the 'gauntlet', he had sensed a strange pulse of energy coming from it earlier. It was strong. Way stronger than what a Twice Critical should ever give off!
'Something's tells me that thing isn't what it appears to be.'
"Um, Buchou."
Looking over his shoulder, he saw Issei nervously looking at Rias, who turned to him.
"Hm? What is it?"
Issei rubbed the back of his head with a nervous smile. "Um, we never go to it earlier as we were interrupted. But what piece am I? What's my role?"
Blinking, Rias realized he was right. She didn't tell him his part. Smiling kindly, she turned to him. "Issei, your piece is…"
The brunette leaned in in anticipation.
"A [Pawn]."
. . . .
Issei faulted, his body slumped and a cloud of depression. 'I'm a PAWN?! A foot soldier?! Expendable?!'
Naruto coughed a laugh, knowing what Issei was thinking. 'I almost feel sorry for him. Almost.'
Rias also knew what was going through the teen's mind, and decided to appease him. "Now, now Issei-kun. Being a [Pawn] isn't all that bad. [Pawns] have a special ability, known as Promotion. It can only be activated when a [Pawn] is in enemy territory, or by the [King]'s command. It allows for a [Pawn] to advance in strength, and gain the abilities of the other pieces, except for [King]."
That made Issei perk up and feel better.
"Not only that." Rias continued, sending a glance at the silent Naruto before turning back. "Your piece is different than usual."
Issei blinked. "What do you mean?"
"Well, when resurrecting a being, the stronger the being is, or in your case, the more powerful its Sacred Gear, the more pieces it needs. When I resurrected you, I found out that I would need almost all, if not all, of my Pawn pieces, equal to a [Queen] in requirements. However, you possess something special. You hold a Mutation [Pawn] Piece. Mutation Pieces are mysterious evil pieces that are able to reincarnate powerful beings with fewer pieces than what is required. Mutation Pieces hold more power than regular evil pieces. No one knows the secrets M.P hold, not even their creator. Which reminds me…" She turned to Naruto. "Naruto-san. Where did you get a Mutation Piece? It's quite rare to hold one, as only Heirs of the Demon Pillars can be given privilege, and even then, its only 1 out of 10. So where did you get it?" She interrogated, narrowing her eyes at him.
But much to her anger, he just gave her that damn smirk!
Naruto shrugged at her. "We all possess our secrets, Benihime. Specially me. Now, if we are done here, I should get going." He turned and began to walk, raising his hand in the air. "See ya tomorrow, gakis!" He bid.
The peerage stood, watching the man they only knew as a mystery disappeared in the darkness.
Naruto walked the dark and empty streets quietly, bumping his head softly to his music, headphones on his ears.
His top five favorite things: Women, Weapons, Partying, Kicking ass, and Music.
Anyone mess with one of them…
Passing in his step, he looked to the side to see a poster on the wall. It showed a woman with long light pink hair, singing to the camera.
Luka Megurine
Coming to Kuoh NEXT MONTH!
Bringing her heavenly voice to us!
Get tickets now!
Hm, Luka Megurine. He was a fan. The biggest. He already had his ticket. 'Maybe I should get one for Asia. It wouldn't be good to be in the 'church' all the time.' Nodding at the plan, he was ready to keep going, when he stopped. Snapping Iofiel, he turned around and aimed at the top of a building, where a figure was standing. Narrowing his eyes, he smirked.
"Konnichiwa, Datenshi-san! How may I help you?" He asked, like he was talking about the weather.
The Fallen Angel returned his smirk and jumped down, landing in front of Naruto, who kept his aim on him. "So, you are the famed Akuma Hanta. Naruto Diabolus."
The nephalem's smirk grew. "Mah mah. You know my name, and yet I cannot say the same about you."
The datenshi took a step forward, only for a shot to burst a small crater an inch away from his foot. His smirk never leaving, he spoke. "Someone's jumpy. Still, you'd best prepare yourself. And also keep a watchful eye on that little nun. The Blood Moon is coming, Nephalem."
Naruto lost his smirk. So this guy knew what he was. That could be trouble. The only ones who knew he was a Nephalem were his brothers, his peerage, currently Rias and Akeno, and possible the Lord. His existence was one tightly kept a secret, as if it got out, it would bring chaos.
"Who are you?!" He demanded, no longer playing around. The Datenshi chuckled, before he brought out his wings in a burst of black feathers. The feathers got caught in a massive whirlwind that appeared out of nowhere. Naruto had to cover his face from the force. When the whirlwind stopped, he looked up, and saw the man gone. However, he could still here his voice echoing in the darkness.
"My name…is Sasuke."
Looking around, Naruto scoffed in anger at the man getting away. Sheathing Iofiel, he turned and left for his shop.
Something was coming, and he'd best be prepared.
End of Chapter 4.
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Note: Naruto doesn't know the exact knowledge of what Issei's true Sacred Gear is, just that it was powerful.
The Asia Arc is fast approaching it's plot point!
Ja Ne!