AN: New chapter hope you all enjoy, I have gone through more recent chapter trying to fix a problem with continuity that two of the review pointed out.
I have tried to respond to all the questions asked of me but I think I may of missed a few if I have I will take some time tomorrow to find out who and respond to you.
Now please enjoy the chapter.
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Chapter 10
(Kuoh Town)
Raynare was in a word nervous, she had just received a message from Naruto her new Master ordering to meet with him at his house in Kuoh. And it was this meeting that had Raynare so nervous, for the last week Dohnaseek, Mittelt, Kalawarner and she had been in constant danger.
They had as Naruto had ordered gone back to Kokabiel to report what had happened in Kuoh, or at least a heavily doctored version. The report had included her extermination of a weak Sacred Gear user in the area prior to her targeting Issei. The user she had succeeded in killing was a fat middle aged man, who had never been in a situation that had caused his Sacred Gear to reveal itself. Instead he had lived a perfectly ordinary life under the radar of all the supernatural factions, well at least until Raynare rammed a light spear through his head. That was where the truth of her report ended as she, as she was commanded to by Naruto gave a heavily edited description of the rest of the events in Kuoh. This version included not killing Issei or anything to do with the boy, as Naruto did not want details of him released to Kokabiel. No doubt the silver haired devil wanted to use his as a trump card later on. The version also included her fight with the Gremory heiress and her peerage and her and her friend's subsequent escape. Nothing about Naruto's presence was mentioned, neither was anything about the abilities of the Gremory's peerage.
Suffice to say the meeting with Kokabiel had been unpleasant, as she and her friends had been heavily interrogated for days by Kokabiel and his minions. No doubt the only reason they survived their failure, was due to her success of acquiring the Twilight Healing Sacred Gear. It had been a big help in proving her and her comrades worth, as she was now the first pureblood Fallen Angel to ever possess a Sacred Gear, the ritual she had her friends had created and performed was of their own creation and the sheer worth of that ritual was enough to keep them safe.
That was not to say that the last week had been all bad, yes she had been in constant danger as she spied on her former master Kokabiel and his operation. But she had also felt the benefits of her new arrangement with Naruto, the seal he had placed on her and the other three Fallen Angels was truly blessing. Within hours of them having it they felt their strength and power rocket as their bodies started to absorb and adapt to the Natural Energy Naruto's seal pumped through their bodies. The results were already visible with Mittelt, Dohnaseek and Kalawarner all now having two pairs of wings, a sign that showed the increase in their power and prestige. She however had three pairs, a jump in power that had never been seen before among the Fallen of her generation, most of the other members of Kokabiel's faction and Kokabiel himself, all agreed that the likely cause of her new found power was the Twilight Healing Sacred Gear she now possessed. And in a way they were right, it did contribute.
Raynare soon arrived at her destination, all previous thoughts gone as she prepared herself for what was to come. Naruto had been very plain and simple with her, she was to come to his house in Kuoh at midnight, and she had no choice in the matter. Which was why she was here now at just before midnight looking upon her masters impressive house. It was built in a very modern style, with lots of large windows and open space, which no doubt made it quite pleasant during the day, but at night gave it a slightly eerie look. The mansion was big, far bigger than it needed to be, but that was not surprising, after all Devils, being creatures driven by desire, tended to live more extravagantly than humans. Instead of simple houses and apartments, most Devils lived in large mansions or castles, it seemed despite being a reincarnated devil her master still acted the same way it seemed.
Making her way up to the door Raynare knocked before waiting him to answer, running her hand through her dark hair nervously as she did so. It barely took more than a few seconds before the door opened; standing in the door way was a tall, beautiful and slender woman with long light blue hair and cold crystal blue eyes. She wearing what looked like a rather tight fitting grey General's apparel with long dark sleeves, a blue scarf on her neck, and high-heeled boots. She also had a tattoo on her chest, in between and just above her voluptuous breast was an unusual black symbol. As Raynare took in the rather striking woman's appearance, the woman seemed to do the same to Raynare, and from the look on her face she was not impressed.
"I take it you are Raynare then?" The women asked in a cold and demanding tone, her blues piercing through Raynare as she spoke.
"E-Erm, yes I am Raynare. I am here to speak to Naruto Uzumaki at his request is he in?" Raynare replied cautiously, somewhat intimidated by the striking presence this women had and massive amounts of raw power she seemed to exude, so much that Raynare almost struggled to breath in her presence.
"No. He is not in; he has duties elsewhere to take care of." The women replied as she further examined Raynare, making the Fallen Angel somewhat uncomfortable under her stare. "He has asked me to stand in for him; you have been expected so you might as well come in."
With that said the blue haired women stepped out of the doorway and did a curt gesture for Raynare to follow, which she did shutting the door behind her as she entered the large mansion.
Quickly guiding the Raynare through the mansion the unknown women took her to a study, complete with a beautifully carved wooden desk and book shelves and plush leather chairs to sit in.
"Sit!" The blue haired women commanded as she sat behind the desk and fixed the Fallen Angel with a harsh look.
"Who are you? Why are you here? And where is Naruto-sama?!" Raynare demanded of the women as she finally regained her bearing.
"Silence weakling! You will not speak to your betters in such a way! Now sit!" Was the reply she received from the woman behind the desk as she flared her power at Raynare forcing her to take a seat, as the overwhelming power rolled over her and the air in the room became almost freezing cold. Once she had seen that the Fallen Angel was suitably cowed the woman continued. "But to answer your question no matter how rude you were. I am Esdeath, the Queen of Naruto Uzumaki's peerage and his most trusted general, you will either refer to me as Esdeath-sama or mistress, you can decide. As for why I am here, I am acting on Naruto-kun's behalf whilst he is absent."
Frowning slightly at the now named Esdeath's attitude Raynare made to open her mouth to make a snide reply, before closing it again as she remembered the woman's overwhelming power. Deciding to comply for now she instead asked, "And where is Naruto-sama? 'Esdeath-sama'".
"Good your learning, as for where Naruto-kun is. He is currently in the underworld, at the house of his supposed 'King' Serafall Leviathan, preparing to watch the upcoming rating game of Rias Gremory and Riser Phenex." Esdeath said, making herself more comfortable in her seat as she continued to analyse the Fallen Angel before her.
"His King? Naruto-sama is in the Leviathan's peerage? I thought the only member was the Behemoth?" Raynare replied, having understood most of the answer but being a bit confused about this part.
"You are indeed correct, Naruto-kun is in the Leviathan's peerage and the only member of said peerage is Behemoth." Esdeath replied an amused expression crossing her face as she saw Naruto's newest minion trying to understand what she had just said. Before her face lit up in understanding, before paling rapidly, her wings seeming to wilt as the girl's nervousness doubled.
"Yes Naruto is Behemoth and he is your new master. Now get on with your report, I have other things to do." Esdeath continued her fingers touching the hilt of the rapier at her side, contemplating Raynare as she did so.
"B-But?"
"It was not a request."
"Ok, yes well my friends and I have successfully infiltrated Kokabiel's organisation. And have managed to find out a bit more on his main plan" Raynare said, making eye contact with Esdeath as she said so.
"Continue." Esdeath replied pulling out a sheaf of paper and a pen, preparing to take notes. "Tell me everything you have found out, and I will take the information to Naruto after you leave."
"Ok then if I must, from what we have been able to find out so far Kokabiel is planning to start a war. He plans to provoke both the Church and the Underworld. He will provoke the Underworld by killing both the sisters of the Maou who live in Kuoh, and by doing so anger their siblings and the rest of Devil kind." Raynare spoke up now sitting in a seat as she kept eye contact with Esdeath.
"Yes we already knew that much, and have planned accordingly. After all knowing the obsessiveness of Sirzechs Lucifer their plan would no doubt succeed, as despite what he claims he puts the wellbeing of his family above Devil kind." Esdeath replied, thinking about the Devil King she did so. When she had first met him she had at first been impressed by his raw power and strength, but upon speaking to him and hearing his naivety, jealousy and insecurity she had realised he was actually weak. That had come as a shock to her, she had been raised by her father in the 13th century on the Russian Steppes, and she had grown believing that the strong survive and the weak die. But she had been wrong, she realised that now, even the weak can survive and thrive in this world, whilst the strong can struggle and die. It was a shock to her, but a well needed one now she knew better, now she would know to never under or overestimate someone. Getting back on topic Esdeath once again spoke to Raynare, "What else have you found out? How will he provoke a reaction from the Church?"
"I am not sure on all the details but I believe he is planning to steal H? How will he provoke a reaction from the Church?"
"I am not sure on all the details but I believe he is planning to steal Holy artefacts from the Church, and then use them to lure the Churches agents into Devil territory and then kill them and destroy the artefacts." The dark haired Fallen Angel replied promptly.
"Hmm, good. It appears Meliodas's information network was correct, Naruto will be pleased that he didn't spare that exorcist worm Freed for no reason." Esdeath mused to herself now completely ignoring Raynare.
"Who's Meliodas? And what is the information you found out?"
"Meliodas is one if Naruto's pawns and an incredibly strong individual. That is all you need to know on that front, as you are not a member of our group and so do not deserve to know anymore yet. As for the information, I will only tell you that the artefacts are the Excalibur blades, powerful Holy blades made from eh fragments of the original Excalibur blade. Find out when this will go down, and who else is involved." Esdeath replied a stern eye on the Fallen Angel as she gave her order.
Raynare almost growled at that, despite being aware even with her recent power boost she was not on the same level as the woman in front of her she was still angry. "Do not deserve, what gives you the right to tell me what I do and do not deserve to know. I am a loyal servant of Behemoth-sama and should be treated as such!"
As those words left Raynare's mouth, she instantly regretted it as she felt the air around her freeze as Esdeath locked eyes with her; the woman's eye's freezing her in place. Then before she could even blink Esdeath was out of her seat and in front of her, the rapier that had been sheathed at her side was now in Esdeath's hand and pointed directly at her neck.
"You do not deserve anything child! You are only alive by the grace of Naruto, if it had been up to me I would have tortured you and then torn you to pieces for someone so weak even having the sheer temerity to challenge me! Naruto may have given you power little girl, but you are still nothing and you will remain nothing until you prove otherwise." Esdeath said her voice icy and her tone sharp. "Now get out, you will return in a week at the same time and in the same place, except this time you will have more information for me. Naruto may be soft on you, but I won't be, nor will Naruto stop me from being harsh on you. I may be his queen but I am his friend first, he will not even bother asking me to relent as he knows I won't do it! Now go."
And with those words still ringing in her ears Raynare fled, moving as fast as her wings could carry her she flew from the mansion, not even noticing a shadow detach itself from the wall as she left. 'Holy shit she is terrifying, I'm never going to cross her again if I can help it, and I thought Naruto-sama was scary but she is a whole different thing.' Raynare thought as she continued to flee.
Back in the mansion Esdeath smirked to herself in satisfaction as she saw Naruto's newest minion flee the house as if her life depended on it. It was fun to mess with people, it was one of the simple pleasures in life and one of the many reasons she was grateful that her closest friend and her lover Naruto had reincarnated her body, giving her new life in a more powerful and dangerous form, as a devil.
"Was that really necessary?" Came a voice from the side the room as a shadow emerged, as it came into the light it revealed itself to be a boy that looked like a teenager, he had pure white hair and dull grey eyes, he was reading a full black body suit and had a look of complete boredom on his face as he looked at Esdeath. This was Ken Kaneki, a powerful ghoul and Naruto's rook.
"Of course it was necessary Kaneki-kun, everything I do is necessary." Esdeath replied a smile playing across her face as she meet the bored gaze of her friend. "Now be a good boy and get me a coffee, all that intimidation has made me thirsty."
(The Underworld)
The Underworld was very similar to the human world in appearance, unlike what many would think there was no hellfire or brimstone. However they were not exactly the same after all they were to different dimensions. They were both similar in terms of size, except with the underworld being separated into different territories controlled by different Devil families as oppose to the countries that made up the Human world. Other differences also included the fact that the sky in the underworld was purple and void of a sun or a moon, unlike the human world and heaven.
At present Naruto was in the Underworld alongside his King Serafall Leviathan, one of the Maou or Devil Kings of the Underworld, and the two of them were attending a private live viewing of the upcoming Rating Game between Rias Gremory and Riser Phenex. The viewing was taking place at the Lucifer castle and was being hosted by the older brother of Rias Gremory, Sirzechs Lucifer.
Sirzechs's home was a massive castle made of dark grey stone and beautifully decorated, like most Devil homes the castle was huge far too big for the number of people who live here, Sirzechs, his family, his peerage and the servants. The castle was a reasonably new build compared to most; it was only two hundred years old and built upon the ruins of the original Lucifer's castle.
Naruto was currently in the castle's ballroom with several others, including both the Gremory family, the Phenex family and some other important Devil families like the Bael Clan.
Naruto was currently in the castle's ballroom with several others, including members of both the House of Gremory and the House of Phenex. Three of the current Maou were there as well, the three being Ajuka Beelzebub, Sirzechs Lucifer and Serafall Leviathan. The reason for their presence was simple, the situation that led to the Rating Game was a very important one for the Underworld, and it was the engagement between two powerful pureblood Devils, both of whom had important families and family bloodlines. Unfortunately not all could see the importance of the match, it being that it was, it being that it was a symbol for the unity between the great Houses of the Underworld and for the progression of Devil kind.
"Behemoth-dono, or is just Naruto now?" Ajuka Beelzebub said as he walked up to Naruto. Ajuka was handsome young looking man with light blue eyes and green hair that was slicked back. He seemed to have a mysterious aura around him at all times, which he had always claimed made him seem more devilish. Ajuka was best known in the Underworld for his creation of the Evil Piece system, without doubt one of the most complex pieces of magic and science in existence. But other than that he was for the most part an unknown, he rarely took his position as one of the Satan's seriously instead spending most of his time in his workshop.
"Ajuka, my old friend how long has it been since I last saw you?" Naruto replied his golden eyes twinkling as he walked forward and surprised Ajuka by pulling him into a hug. "Why it was probably ten years ago, back when Serafall-chan dragged you out of your lair and made you appear on her show!"
At that Ajuka cringed no doubt remembering the horror of that day.
"Hey Naru-tan, don't be so mean to Aju-tan." Serafall spoke up as she bounced over to Naruto and Ajuka a skip in her step as she twirled her pink magical girl wand in her hand, fully decked out in her pink outfit and white hat. "Besides me and Aju-tan need to speak, he has still not got back to me about creating pokeballs. How am I going to catch my Narutachuh if I don't have a pokeball?"
Naruto could only sigh and rub his head at that, as much as he loved being around Serafall her childishness could get annoying. "Sera-chan how many times have I told you no. I am not going to let you chase me around throwing those little red and white balls at me, and shouting 'gotta catch them all'."
"Mou, your no fun Naru-tan." Serafall pouted, before she turned to Ajuka eyes twinkling with delight. "So how about it Aju-tan, can you make them for me? Don't worry about Naru-tan we just won't tell him."
"Err…." Ajuka replied somewhat stunned as he looked between the excited Serafall and Naruto who seemed to be rubbing his forehead like he had an oncoming headache. "You do know Naruto is still here and can hear us right Serafall-chan?"
"Shushhh." She replied before sending Naruto a furtive look.
"Yes she does, she is just doing this on purpose to annoy me. She didn't appreciate me refusing to wear cosplay here." Came Naruto's long suffering reply as he continued to rub his forehead.
Before any more on the subject could be said they were interrupted by the arrival of Grayfia and her husband Sirzechs.
"Serafall-chan, I am glad you could make it here!" Sirzechs said cheerily as he approached, the super devil was currently wearing a cloak and some pretentious ceremonial armour. As he approached he had a welcoming smile on his face as he embraced Serafall in a hug before his smile tightened as he turned to Naruto. "Naruto, you're here I see."
"Oh hey second choice, how are you doing? And Gray-chan looking as ravaging as ever." Naruto replied, uncaring of Sirzechs cold welcome.
"Naruto-sama, it is good that you could be here to support Rias-chan." Grayfia responded with a frown on her face at Naruto's name for Sirzechs. It was one of the reasons why the two did not get on, Sirzechs was jealous of her past relationship with Naruto and was very insecure about it, so he acted out when in Naruto's presence. This caused a tension that quickly escalated into a mutually hatred of each other, the situation was not helped by Naruto provoking Sirzechs every chance he got.
"Ahh yes supporting her, exactly one of the reasons why I am here." Naruto responded winking at Sirzechs as he did so, enjoying the grimace that was on his face.
"Oh really you support her now do you, why then have you seemingly gone out of your way to see that she fails." Sirzechs managed to spit out at Naruto through his growing anger. "After all I am sure you didn't destroy her pieces Sacred Gear Twilight Healing by accident, after all nothing you do is by accident."
"Why of course it was an accident Sirzechs-chan, I just misjudged the situation." The silver haired Devil replied, before making eye contact with the distinctly uncomfortable looking Ajuka. "I will fill you in on what has been happening later."
"Speaking of which Naruto, why have you been in Kuoh these last few weeks? I take it that it wasn't because Serafall-chan ordered you to, after all we all know about you don't take orders?" Sirzechs asked still scowling at Naruto.
"Mou, so suspicious Sir-wersie. He was only there because I asked him to do me a favour and check in on So-tan. Nothing else silly." Serafall replied still as bubbly as ever.
"Exactly, so you have nothing to worry about. And besides I am sure that Rias will get out of her engagement one way or another, you Gremory's always are lucky that way." Naruto said, before he looked over to Grayfia. "So Gray-chan heard you had a kid?"
At his question Sirzechs seemed to tense as he glared at Naruto.
"Why yes Naruto-sama, a little seven year old boy called Millicas." Grayfia replied, calming down slightly as they moved onto, at least in her mind a safer subject.
"Cute, seven years old ehh, come to think of it wasn't the last time I saw you eight years ago? Pity I never met he little one." Naruto said an innocent smile across his face as he did so, even as his eyes seemed to flash in delight as he saw the rage in Sirzechs.
"Yes well maybe that is a good thing, we wouldn't want you corrupting 'my' son would we Naruto." Sirzechs spat out, moving slightly closer to Grayfia as he did so.
"I suppose you are probably right, though I did hear that your son has very much taken after you in appearance Gray-chan, only with red hair. Got to say I always did like red hair, it is one of the Gremory's few redeeming qualities, that and of course their cheekbones." Naruto replied to Grayfia before once again turning to Sirzechs a smile playing across his mouth as he did so. "It is just a pity I never inherited my mother's crimson red hair, but I guess it maybe one of those things that skip a generation."
At that Sirzechs's glare intensified and his power began to surge as he made to take a step towards Naruto, only for him to be interrupted by Ajuka's question.
"So Sirzechs I am curious, isn't your son the new heir of the House of Gremory now? As he can't take the Lucifer name as it is a ceremonial name which is only held by the current Maou, and is not inherited and instead will pass on to the next Maou, when you either abdicate or are challenged and beaten?" Ajuka surprisingly asked, genuinely curious as he had not taken much of an interest in current events in the Underworld and so didn't know.
"Hmm well I never really thought of it, but I would guess yes as the eldest child of the eldest Gremory child even if I am not currently using the Gremory name it would make Millicas the heir yes." Sirzechs responded to Ajuka, a frown on his face as he considered the question.
"That or it could be you if you are challenged and beaten for your position of Maou before Rias-chan becomes the new head." Serafall chimed in also quite interested in the ongoing conversation.
"Yes well I don't foresee that happening in the near future as there are currently no pureblood Devil's strong enough or influential enough to challenge and defeat me." Sirzechs laughed out a bit of arrogance leaking into his tone, before he looked at Naruto and decided to send a barb his way for a change. "It is just a pity reincarnated Devils have no right to challenge for the position of Maou, after all if they could, and then Naruto over here could have challenged me for the position. It would have been fun too; a fight between us and humbling for Naruto to as he would quickly find out that he isn't as tough as he thinks he is."
"Yes such a pity, but if you want to fight me so badly boy I am sure we can arrange a little showdown between me and you. Hey we could always use one of the Rating Game arenas, so that when I show you your place it will be streamed live for the entire world to see." Naruto responded were a cheerful smile, enjoying the back and forth between Sirzechs and himself.
"I think not! Such a thing would be irresponsible and could cause some serious damage." Grayfia interrupted scolding the two of them as she quickly put down their idea. This was probably a good thing, seeing as the two of them both seemed to be quite eager for a fight.
"You're right of course Grayfia-chan, but it is such a pity though as I know Naruto has wanted to become one of the Maou for a long time now and get himself some true political power in the Underworld. But then again maybe it is a good thing after all we all know how most of the great dynasties he created all eventually failed, I mean the Macedonian Empire, the Persian Empire, the Roman Empire, the Mongolian Empire and so many other examples. Tell me Naruto have you ever done something and not eventually failed?" Sirzechs responded cheerful now, especially since he could see Naruto's jaw tense slightly in irritation.
"Come on now Sirzechs there is no need fo…." Serafall began to say before she was interrupted by Naruto.
"You are right in a way Sirzechs, all my grand projects at trying to unite the human world under one banner have failed. But that is the price I paid for trying to create peace, after all my empires and plans only failed when I stopped taking direct control over them and instead left them in the hands of the humans. But alas fighting is human nature, but I wouldn't say I have failed. After all I took an active role in shaping humanity into how it is today, they may not be perfect and there are still wars going on. But for the most part a lot of the human world is in a general state of peace." Naruto replied choosing his words carefully to make sure he didn't let something slip he may regret.
"Exactly Naru-tan has been quite successful, so you should stop bullying him Sir-werie!" Serafall jumped in, her hand taking Naruto's as she sent him a concerned look. A look that once again became happy as she felt the tension leave him, and him turn to give her a warm smile. "Now enough of all this talking let's all see how Rias-chan does in her Rating Game!"
And with those words Serafall physically started dragging Naruto across the Ballroom floor and to the front where a large screen was which was to show the upcoming Rating Game. As she did this the other members of their group followed Serafall's lead, heading to the screen where the rest of the guests had already started congregating to watch the upcoming Rating Game.
AN: Right hope you enjoyed the chapter, it was mostly character building and fleshing out some of my characters a bit more.
The Rating Game is next chapter, but look forward to surprises; I don't think anyone has done what I am going to do yet in a Highschool DxD story. I may be wrong though as I have not read them all by any means.
I hope people like the peerage I have decided on, each member will be properly introduced throughout the story, and will have proper histories and character development, and they won't just be names and descriptions. Nor will they automatically all be sleeping with Naruto which seems to happen in a lot of Highschool DxD crossovers.
The next chapter is almost written; I was going to combine this chapter with that one but decided not to in the end.
Anyway I hope you enjoyed it, please review and whatnot.
Seagate out.