After taking the position of hokage, young Naruto has been struggling for over a year. Power hungry factions grew all over Konoha and no one trusts him. To gain influence in the council, he must retake his ANBU. This is where jonin Uchiha Sasuke, a long forgotten Marriage Contract and adviser Shikamaru's lack of imagination, stepped in to save the day.

Laxus picks up a job to take down a dangerous drug ring. Mirajane gets employed as a singer in an illustrious casino. Debauchery is the name of the game and everyone plays with an angle. Welcome to Casino Noir. MiraxLaxus, Mature audiences only, please! Sexual content, substance abuse, violence, crime, you name it, it's here.

She went four years without him, hoping he would come back home. When he finally returns, what will happen between them when she learns he's changed beyond repair? Will he love her again? He already has her heart, so what is a girl to do when her best friend isn't who he should be? NaruSaku, ShikaIno, KibaHina.

Follow our favorite pair as they journey to the West to assume their places within the court, uncover the deception behind the plot unfolding, and grow stronger in their bond. Part two after The Return. Disclaimer: I do not own InuYasha or the characters from it. I do not make any money from the writing of this story.

"Would she fear this side of me...? Or embrace my raging desire...?" Rated M for offensive language and lemons. Contains a main story (NaLu) as well as a few side stories (Multi-character, Romance & Humor, Rated T-M) *Cover image is not mine*