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Chapter 5
"Dammit Sasuke! Watch where you're- SHIT!"
"Excuse me, loser! HEY! Ah- dammit!"
"My ass is on fire, you little brat!"
"Excuse me? You're younger and shorter than me!"
As Take-Mikazuchi watched, the two Shinobi students practiced their spells, occasionally hitting each other. Er… mostly hitting each other. After the battle 3 months ago, the two had developed a unwilling partnership. At least they had a small connection, both being orphans. The two were training together in demon-fighting pursuits, however Naruto was still an ass-poor ninja. Graduation was in a week, and Sasuke was quite worried that Naruto would fail.
"Not that I would worry usually if a loser like you failed, but I need this power."
Meanwhile, Take-Mikazuchi examined the two teens. Well, this hopefully will turn out for the better. Naruto was the one selected… I wonder if I made the right choice. Even as a respectable deity, he could not foresee the future.
Take-Mikazuchi was the vassal of Amateratsu, currently. However, once he had been Kishin Take-Mikazuchi, a powerful chaos deity. He had a powerful legion of demons under his command. But in one fight, Amateratsu had single-handedly defeated the over-confident warrior and reduced him to nothing. Even his nemesis Take-Minakata laughed about that loss.
About Minakata… as another powerful chaos deity, the duo had once been a team, much like the two he was overseeing now. That had all changed when he joined Amateratsu. He's probably plotting something right now.
"WHAT!"
The powerful demon swung it's tail, crushing a building. The Tyrant, Orcus had made the ruined town of Ossus it's hideout. A crowd of demons loitered in the wasteland. Directly in front of the Tyrant was a cowering Sandman.
"Yes, m-m-master… the children d-d-destroyed the party."
"SO THEY ARE MORE POWERFUL THAN ANTICIPATED… FOOL! WHY DID YOU NOT INFORM ME OF THIS 3 MONTHS AGO!"
"I was… f-f-f-frightened?"
The grovelling Sandman was dispatched by another demon. Peering with it's pig-like eyes, it recognized the demon. This demon cleaned her claws and grinned at the Tyrant.
"Fool… I can take care of these kids. For a price, as usual…"
The Orcus observed the lithe Beast Nekomata. This particular one was a mercenary that hired herself out to his legion for cash. In the demon world, there were two main factions: The Lawful, and the Chaotic. Those caught in between were simply neutral. The Pendragon and the Nekomata were both mercenaries that needed macca, or demon money.
"YOUR PARTNER PENDRAGON FAILED. AND HE WAS STRONGER THAN YOU. WHAT MAKES YOU THINK THAT VICTORY IS YOURS?"
"Snakey was a lumbering, over-confident brute. On the other hand, I have finesse. These kids will be," and she showed her claws, "dead."
Looking into the distance, the Nekomata stared into the plains.
Those kids were dead indeed.
"So, Mika, tell us more about demons."
Naruto and Sasuke had taken a break. The inquisitive blond was pestering Take-Mikazuchi, with Sasuke remaining coolly attentive nearby.
"Well, other than the factions, I can talk about clans."
"The hell are clans?"
Sasuke rolled his eyes. That's Naruto all right.
"Clans are very important to demons, and I hear are important to humans too. However by demon clans, we don't mean familial relations but demonic contracts. That is why some demons refer to themselves with their full names, with pride. For example…"
As the god explained, a small demon flew through the wood. Spotting the group, it made a dive for them preparing a spell. Like a flash, it was thrown to the forest floor by Take-Mikazuchi while the boys jumped back.
"Hey! Lemme go!"
Take-Mikazuchi held the Pixie down with it's tail. The Fairy clan demon struggled to break free, but the god stopped it.
"For example… this is an excellent opportunity. What we have here is a Pixie, of the Fairy clan. How did you get here, little one?"
"Who are you? And-"
The Pixie saw Take-Mikazuchi's true form and gasped. She almost fainted at the sight of someone so powerful.
"Oh no… I'm so sorry!"
"Not to worry. Will you fly away?"
"N-No."
"Very well."
Lifting his tail, Take-Mikazuchi looked back to the two. Having seen only violence from demons, Naruto and Sasuke looked ready to attack.
"Not all demons are evil. The Fairy clan is very peaceful normally. They are in between, or Neutral. Which brings me to my next point. Even one like myself could be considered a demon; my full name is Kishin Take-Mikazuchi."
Naruto gaped. "But aren't you a god?"
"Named a god only by humans." said Take-Mikazuchi. "You could kill me like any other demon. However, if you try to, I will slay your posterior so hard your descendants, if you're fated to have any, will feel it. Either way, I am a benevolent deity and am helping you."
Lowering his guard, Sasuke glared at the fox. "Exactly why are you helping us."
"… I cannot say. All I can tell you is I have been ordered to, and I will not say anymore about the matter."
Whining and pouting, the Pixie spoke up. "Um… May I go now?"
Naruto walked over to the demon. "You seem all right. Why are you here?"
The shy Pixie flew back at the close contact. "Well… my superior told me to investigate the area, and look for suspicious humans, and take care of them, and then report back to the faerie village, and…"
Naruto waved his hands. "Whoa, hold on, slow down. What's this about a faerie village?"
The Pixie made a squeaking noise. "Did I say too much?"
Take-Mikazuchi looked around. "Well, you two have trained hard… why don't we stop by. I know some important Fairy VIPS… I'm sure they'll let us in."
Naruto and Sasuke looked at each other and shrugged. It could be a learning experience.
The Pixie slumped. Great job, me. But I can't refuse someone who could kill me so easily… Well if I brought them back, maybe we can all defeat him…?Rejuvenated, the Pixie rose. "All right. Follow me."
The Beast Nekomata jumped through the treetops. This job was gonna be so easy. She looked at a small, crude drawing of her targets. Children, both of em. The scowling one looks… delicious. Licking her lips, the Nekomata chuckled. In more ways than one.
"Wow…"
Naruto looked on in amazement to the pretty little village hidden in the woods. The Pixie had taken them to an old rock formation deep in the forest surrounding Konoha, and said some sort of password or chant. 'Midsumma Nite Dream', or something. Either way, the village was filled with demons. With a little bit of pride, the Pixie flourished her hand dramatically.
"Welcome… to Yousei."
Sasuke's unshakable demeanour took a solid blow as he observed the many creatures flying, walking, and floating around the town. Everywhere he could sense… power. It felt like a shroud of warmth around him. His gaze shifted to the central building.
Take-Mikazuchi was on guard. He sensed one with power almost equal to his own. And it was coming from the HQ, as it seemed.
"Pixie! Just what are you doing!"
Turning with a gasp, the Pixie looked up to see her hovering, angry looking senpai. The Fairy floated down to her with a cautious air, noting the deity behind them. "Senpai!" cried the Pixie.
Glaring at Take-Mikazuchi, the Fairy turned her piercing gaze to the two humans. With a sigh of exasperation, she settled. "Our king would like to see you. I am Fairy High Pixie, and I will be your escort."
Take-Mikazuchi groaned. It can't be… by king, they meant the BIG king didn't they.
"How ya doing, Mikey? Gwahahahaha…"
"Evening, Oberon."
The rotund king of all faeries hovered down from his throne. "It figures, eh? My old buddy! Wassup with the disguise?" Picking a beetle out of his beard, the Fairy swallowed it causing Naruto to wince. "And who would these tykes be."
Normally a response like that would elicit a reaction out of Naruto, however when faced with a being of higher power, it seemed that the boy would not stoop to suc-
"WHO THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU ARE, PUNK!"
Mm.
Laughing with vigor, Oberon looked over the blond with approval. "What a feisty human! I haven't seen something like that in years. I approve, Mikey."
"It's Take-Mikazuchi."
"Here, let's talk."
The two beings walked away, leaving Naruto and Sasuke to look around the residence. Apparently the King was staying here to oversee the redevelopment of the previously smaller town. The Pixie floated around them excitedly.
"Gee, I didn't know that guy knew Lord Oberon! He's more important than I thought!"
Confused, Sasuke turned to the Pixie. "How did Oberon recognize Take-Mikazuchi? He was disguised." With a huff, the Pixie smacked Sasuke on the head. "That's LORD Oberon to you. All powerful demons can see the other's true form."
The group stepped into the glade/street in front of the tower. "I'll come with you guys for now." decided the Pixie. "I'll show ya around!" Obviously proud of her village, the Pixie wheeled them through the streets.
Bumping into multiple other demons, Sasuke finally stopped dead, causing the Pixie to stop as well. "Hey! What gives!"
"Where are we going?"
"I said I would show you around! And- uh-oh."
The High Pixie had found them again after taking them to the building. "There you are Pixie. Were you not on duty still? And you still haven't come to training yet."
Hearing the word training, Naruto perked up. "Can we train with you guys?" With a snort of disbelief, the High Pixie smirked at Naruto. "You? A human like you, would not be able to handle our advanced training."
"Oh yeah? Try me, tiny!"
"T-t-tiny! By fairy standards I am quite tall. I cannot say the same for you by human standards!"
"Why you… I'm gonna squash your little…"
"ARRRRRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHH!"
"Hey, what are you- WHOA, GAH!"
"Hey baby, got any plans for- gurk."
A dying Goblin sunk to the ground as a Nekomata jumped into the clearing. Cleaning her claws from demon blood, the mercenary glared at the ninja.
"Humans. I have no other words but die."
As the fairies with them got ready to fight, Naruto and Sasuke took out their kunai.
"All right then. Let's go."
Human: Uzumaki Naruto
Level 5
Skills: Garu, Lunge, Kage Bunshin, Basic Ninja Tech
Passive: Hero Soul
Human: Uchiha Sasuke
Level 6
Skills: Agi, Maragi, Tarukaja, Fire Style Jutsus, Basic Ninja Tech
Passive: Resist-Fire
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Fairy: PIXIE
Level 3
Affiliation: Temporary Team-Mate
Skills: Zio, Dia
Passive: Dodge Slash
Skill Breakdown:
Zio- A basic lightning spell. A jolt of electricity connects to the enemy giving them a shock.
Dia-A basic healing spell. A flourish of the hand, and the ally will feel their pain fade.