Original Posted On: Mar. 1, 2020

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Demon87: Thank you.

AxeMan18: Yeah, Irina and Xenovia is an interesting concept, I might add it to Protector, but for Werefox, I have something else planned for Irina and Xenovia. And yeah, I was laughing really hard when I planned the switcharoo. I mean, I can't believe how well I was able to pull it off. People expecting Xenovia to take Naruto's first, but it was Kuroka instead.

Doomqwer: Irina isn't over her issues as I stated this last chapter. She will still have her moments. And yes, I did mention why Irina joined Rias, but it was a quick glance over during her Therapy session with Bucciarati. Hopefully I can live up to your expectations.

R-king 93: Thank you.

Draegoon: Lightning is plasma, so yes, Enel's Rumble-Rumble Fruit would be able to create it. And yeah, sorry, Irina and Xenovia aren't a solo couple. However, I have made a decision regarding the harem I am sure you and everyone else will like. Thank Tachyon for the Lemon, he really helped me out and then I made some additions afterward. Koneko learning how to water walk for Moonwalk/Geppo will continue, but not for a short while. You will understand at the end of the chapter.

Calderoneric758: Well, Kurama did try to kill every single faction head, so that is a start for why everyone hates him. And it shows how strong he was, being confident to attack all of them at once. Rizevem and Ophis had nothing to do with Kurama, which will be explained at a later date.

Guest: Irina's hair will grow as the story progresses.

Emn93: Thank you. Having Naruto characters be like One Piece races is an example. (Kakashi Hatake being a Husky Mink). Yeah, the lead on for Xenovia being his first actually being Kuroka was fun to write. Naruto's peerage. No, I don't think Naruto will get a peerage.

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T-B-R: Kunou is a part of the Harem, but she is 12, so she isn't an active member yet.

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Harem:

Koneko, Ravel, Kuroka, Xenovia

OKAY, LETS READ THIS SHIT! I DON'T OWN NARUTO, ONE PIECE, OR HIGHSCHOOL DXD!

"Hey" = Speaking

'Hey' = Thinking

'Hey' = Memory

"Hey"= Sacred Gear/ Communication link

Chapter 20: Decisions for my Future

Phenex House…

Naruto was putting his belongings in their new place, having finished showering and being shown his new room, where his pelt was.

After putting it around his waist, Naruto started unpacking.

'Wait a second.' Naruto thought as he pulled out his phone, selecting the contacts and seeing all of the Peerage members of Sona and Rias had put their contact info in.

He scrolled down to Irina's number and tapped it, hearing the ringing.

"Hello?" Irina said as she answered.

"Hey, Irina it's Naruto." Naruto replied as he put the phone on speaker and continued to put his possessions away.

"Hey, Naruto, what do you need?"

"I wanted to let you know that I will be over tomorrow morning to pick you up so we can get your sword." Naruto informed her.

"Tomorrow? Okay, I can do that." Irina stated. "Thanks again for this, Naruto. It means a lot."

Naruto paused for a second.

"Anytime, Irina." Naruto said after a few seconds. "Remember, if you want to, you can talk to me about anything you want to."

"Okay. I'll be heading to bed now, so that I can be awake tomorrow morning. Good night."

"Good night, Irina." Naruto said before he hung up.

*KNOCK, KNOCK*

"Come in." Naruto said as he picked up where he left off and put some books on his shelf.

"Naruto," Xenovia said as she opened the door. "Dinner is ready."

Naruto's ears twitched at this and his tail wagged as he smiled.

"Dinner sounds good." He said as he wiped a little bit of drool off his mouth.

Xenovia giggled and the two left his room, holding hands.

"What's for dinner?" Naruto asked as they reached the stairs.

"Beef stroganoff." Xenovia replied, her butt getting tapped gently as Naruto's tail wagged. "Naruto, your hitting me."

Naruto bashfully tried to stop, but couldn't, and tried to grab his tail.

Xenovia giggled and hugged him close, his tail swaying faster than before.

"It's okay, Naruto." Xenovia said as she rubbed his head, helping to put him at ease.

"Okay…" Naruto purred as he clung to Xenovia, prompting more petting.

The two got to the dining area, Xenovia having to force Naruto off of her by force before they sat down.

"Here you go, Naruto." Koneko said as she and Ravel served themselves, Naruto, and Xenovia the steaming hot beef stroganoff.

"Thank you for the food." Naruto said, clapping his hands together before digging in.

Xenovia said a silent prayer, grunting a lot due to the massive headache she received, but pushed through it before finishing it to start eating her serving.

'That has to hurt… a lot.' Koneko thought as she watched Xenovia work through her prayer.

Ravel laughed a bit before she fed Ameyuri and Gilga their dinner before starting hers.

"This is delicious." Naruto declared, tears in his eyes as he shoveled it into his mouth.

"Manners, Naruto." Ravel said sternly.

Naruto swallowed his food and then continued eating at a subdued and slower pace.

"Better." Ravel said with a smile.

They ate in silence, Naruto taking nervous glances at all of them.

"Something wrong, Naruto?" Koneko asked after the fourth time he looked at her.

Naruto nodded as he swallowed the food in his mouth.

"I am… nervous about this… 'Harem'." He replied, ears down against his head. "I think its because of what I did earlier today, sleeping with… Kuroka…"

Koneko bent her fork at her sister's name.

"Naruto, I don't hate you." Koneko replied slowly. "She must have done something…"

"But that is the thing, she didn't do anything to get me." Naruto interrupted. "She… Kuroka kept me from going to far with Xenovia…"

"And you believe her?" Koneko asked as she stood up. "She is a criminal, Naruto, you shouldn't listen to her."

Naruto whimpered as he looked at Ravel and Xenovia.

"And what are your thoughts, you two?" Naruto asked weakly.

Ravel and Xenovia took some time to think while Koneko sat down.

"I am upset you slept with another woman, especially a criminal." Ravel said as she took a sip of her drink. "But I am not mad at you, I blame her for forcing herself onto you."

Naruto whimpered a bit more.

"I don't see it as a bad thing." Xenovia said as she looked at Naruto. "I mean, yes, she did do it against your will, but you learned some crucial sexual skills so when we sleep together…"

Xenovia took Naruto's hand in hers.

"It will be much hotter and enjoyable." Xenovia said with lustful intentions and a clear look of it in her eyes.

Naruto pulled his hand back, as if he had burned it.

"Okay… you have a point." Naruto whispered, remembering everything he did with Kuroka, blushing harder as his eyes widened.

"Well, I am not happy about it at all." Koneko restated. "And due to you fucking her, that means you will do it with me next."

"What, that's not fair." Xenovia stated. "I have known him longer than you."

"Correction." Ravel said as she entered this battle. "I have known him longer than both of you combined."

Lighting sparked between the three girls as Naruto silently watched in slight amusement.

Nero, having remade her nest, fluttered over and landed next to Naruto's hand, allowing him to run his hand over her feathered head.

Morning…

Irina's eyes snapped open, her body covered in sweat, as she heard someone knocking on the door.

"Irina, come on, wake up." Naruto called as he banged on the door. "We need to catch the train now or else we won't make it."

'Oh, that's right.' Irina thought as she shot out of bed and got ready. 'I'm getting my new sword today.'

Naruto had called her the night before, informing her he would be at her apartment in the morning to pick her up.

Irina, dressed and freshly deodorized, opened her door, Naruto's hand raised to knock again.

"Oh, you are awake." Naruto said as he lowered his hand.

Naruto wore jeans, a fabric letterman jacket above an orange

Irina wore normal jeans, a shirt, and a zip up hoodie.

"Morning, Irina." Ravel said as she bowed.

Ravel wore a sundress, light blue and gold, a dress sweater, and her hair was in its normal drill pigtails.

"Morning." Irina said in confusion before closing the door and locking it, pulling out a bottle of water and her medication, taking it as they walked down the stairs.

"How did you sleep?" Ravel asked Irina.

"I slept… alright. I was having a nightmare." Irina stated.

"About what?" Naruto asked as they headed towards the train station.

"About the night Kokabiel attacked." Irina answered. "I don't want to go into details."

Naruto and Ravel nodded.

"Okay," Naruto said as he took Irina's hand. "But if you want to talk, I'm here."

Irina smiled.

"Thank you, Naruto." Irina replied. "Where are Koneko and Xenovia?"

"Koneko couldn't come because she is going on a stray hunt tonight." Ravel explained. "Rias said you were excused from it so we could help you get your new weapon."

"Thank you, but why are you coming?" Irina asked. "I thought it would just be me and Naruto?"

Ravel twiddled her thumbs as the three of them arrived at the station.

"Naruto needs someone to watch him. And since I hold one-third of the ownership here, I volunteered to go with him." Ravel stated, a slight blush.

'Oh, I see.' Irina thought as she brushed her short hair to the side. 'Wanted time with him, and since I am not after him, it is perfect for her.'

"But what about Xenovia?" Irina asked confused.

"I had Xenovia go do… errands." Ravel said chuckling.

Irina sweat dropped.

"Alright we are here." Naruto said as he walked in front of a pillar.

There were four pillars.

One that lead to the Gremory territory train station.

One that lead to the Sitri territory train station.

One, recently installed, that lead to the Phenex territory train station.

Lastly, one that lead to the Yokai Kyoto train station.

The trio were standing in front of the Kyoto station pillar.

Naruto touched it and the pillar opened, with his chakra opening it and the three stepped in before it closed.

"I would have never guessed this." Irina said in awe as the new dimension was vastly different than the one that they just left.

It looked exactly the same, however, the people frequenting it were yokai.

"Ah, its good to be free." Naruto sighed as he let his fox ears and tail out, swaying in happiness. "Come on, let's get our tickets."

He pulled Ravel and Irina over to the ticket booth and paid for their tickets with his monthly allowance Kuisha and Sairaorg would send him.

They soon boarded the train in a private car, one Yasaka had made for him and any guest Naruto brought with him.

"Wow…" Irina and Ravel said in unison as they saw how luxurious the train car was.

The train car itself was much smaller than a normal one, twenty people could fit in it easily. However, the seats were couch like and made of imported leather and there was a small mini-fridge full of snacks.

There were electrical outlets for use.

There was a table and a cupboard with blankets and pillows.

Naruto removed his jacket and lay on the couch with a blanket.

"You still tired?" Ravel asked as she sat down, Ameyuri and Gilga leaving Ravel's shadow to look around and explore.

"Yeah," Naruto yawned as he snuggled into Ravel's thighs, both teens blushing. "Staying up late to finish homework is a pain."

Ravel nodded, feeling slight drowsiness hit her.

Irina sat down, alone on a different couch.

"Irina." Ravel said as the train's whistle went off before the car lurched forward and started gaining momentum. "You okay? I mean, you did have a bad reaction to the truth about God, but no one is asking if you are okay with Rias reincarnating you?"

Naruto turned and faced Irina.

Irina had a dark look in her eyes when Ravel asked this.

"I don't like Rias." Irina stated, her hands clenching. "I was emotionally broken that day Kokabiel tried to destroy the school, and after everything, instead of just allowing me to recover, Rias asked me to join her peerage as her Knight. I jumped in, not thinking, wanting to have peace of mind about my future, and now, look where I am."

Irina let out a haggard breath, a weight taken off of her chest.

"I understand what you mean." Naruto mumbled, Ameyuri and Gilga returning to Ravel's side. "I went through the same thoughts when I joined Sairaorg's peerage."

Naruto yawned.

"He turned me into a devil without my consent. He told me that I was very sick, and he did it to heal me. At first, I thought he was lying, and kept my guard up, not trying to get attached to anyone." Naruto stated. "I hated Sairaorg for making me a devil, thinking he only wanted me for what I am. But over time, I realized that wasn't the case."

"Are you telling me to wait and see if what happened was the correct choice?" Irina asked, feeling her medication starting to kick in.

"Yes."

"I don't want to." Irina said, anger boiling inside of her. "I… feel like everything is changing to fast for me to accept all of this at once."

"Then don't." Ravel said as she ran her hand through Naruto's hair.

"Take it one step at a time." Irina interrupted as she leaned back. "I know, but…"

Irina looked into her lap and saw Ameyuri sitting on her lap, looking very concerned at Irina.

Irina smiled slightly and started to pet the grim.

She felt more at ease now.

"I will do what I can." Irina stated as she petted Ameyuri.

Ravel smiled and snuggled with Naruto and Gilga, who was being held by Naruto in his sleep.

'Oh, this is so cute.' Ravel thought as she smiled at the cute sight before her.

Meanwhile…

"Sir, surely there is some one better than me?" Kakashi said as he sat across from Sengoku.

"Yasaka and I believe you are the best choice, Kakashi." Sengoku stated. "Jiraiya was a personal friend of mine, and had many students, your master Minato and young Nagato for example. However, he had something he wanted to do with his final student."

Kakashi deadpanned.

"You want me to finish Naruto's Rasengan training." Kakashi stated.

"Yes," Sengoku replied, the situation deadly serious. "The Rasengan, an incomplete, yet powerful jutsu Minato created, taught you and Jiraiya, and then he taught it to Naruto. Like you, Jiraiya wanted to try to complete it, but failed like Minato. You created your Chidori. Jiraiya was planning on allowing Naruto to try his hand at it, but passed away before he could even start."

Kakashi wanted to refuse, but being the only other person who knew the Rasengan, he accepted.

"I'm sorry to force your hand, Kakashi, but to keep him safe, it would be better to allow him to learn powerful techniques and master his senjutsu." Sengoku said sadly.

"I understand, and accept this mission." Kakashi said as he shook Sengoku's hand.

Sengoku smiled before he and Kakashi turned their heads to look in the direction of the train station.

"Naruto is here." Sengoku stated.

Train Station…

"NARUTO!" Kunou yelled as she jumped the werefox the moment he stepped off the train. "I MISSED YOU SO MUCH!"

"Hey, Kunou." Naruto said as he hugged his fiancé, feeling her kiss his cheek. "Is Yasaka around?"

"Yep. Mommy is at the compound, waiting for you." Kunou said as she was released from Naruto, taking notice of Irina and Ravel. "Who are you?"

"Kunou, this is Irina Shidou and Ravel Phenex." Naruto introduced. "You guys, this is Kunou, Princess of Kyoto and…"

"His fiancé." Kunou interrupted as she glared at the two older girls.

Ravel's eyes widened.

'THIS is her?' Ravel thought as she looked at the twelve-year-old.

Ameyuri and Gilga were in Ravel's shadow.

Irina gasped, looking at Naruto and then Kunou, back to Naruto, back to Kunou.

"Fiancé?" Irina asked dumbly.

"Yes, an agreement was struck when the Yokai faction found out about Naruto, and to keep the werefox line alive, I became engaged to Naruto." Kunou said clearly, her cheerful attitude gone.

"Okay, that's enough attitude…" Naruto started to say, stopping as his ears twitched.

He went still.

"Naruto?" Ravel said in concern as she went to touch Naruto's shoulder.

"DYNAMIC…" Someone, covered in green, shouted in a green blur. "ENTRY!"

Naruto pushed Ravel out of the way and had a foot slam into his Iron Body reinforced face get kicked.

Naruto was flung off of his feet, but used Moonwalk mid spin and flung himself at his attacker, landing a solid punch against their torso, sending them into the station wall.

"OW!" the person said as they hit the ground, pretty much unscathed.

Naruto undid his Iron Body, pain striking his face, causing him to clutch his face.

"OW!" he screamed. "Damn it, Lee, that fucking hurts."

"As expected from my eternal rival." Lee said as he stood up. "You haven't dulled during your time away."

Naruto pout/glared at Lee.

He looked exactly like a normal human, except for a single white-steel colored horn on his forehead.

He wore a green jumpsuit, orange leg warmers, a red sash around his waist, sandals. He had black hair in a bowl cut, and had prominent eye lashes, and very thick eyebrows.

"Lee," Naruto whined. "We aren't eternal rivals, we are friends."

"That may be true," Lee said as he made an epic pose. "But I will never stop in my pursuit to be able to be your equal."

"Okay, can we get context?" Irina asked dumbly.

"Lee is an oni." Kunou stated, all seriousness gone, as she pointed to the horn on his head. "But due to his weak looking frame, he wasn't seen as much."

"He was ostracized?" Ravel asked in horror as she watched Lee help Naruto up. "How… why?"

"Because," Lee said when he and Naruto approached the girls. "Oni see strength above all else."

"And because of that, Lee and myself were kicked out for not sharing the same physical attributes as our kin." An adult said behind them, scaring Irina and Ravel.

He looked just like Lee, but his facial structure was different, had a bigger nose, along with the fact he had two curved horns, and he wore a green flak jacket on top of his jumpsuit.

"Gai-sensei." Lee shouted ecstatically as he bowed. "My eternal rival as returned. May I ask for a match of martial combat?"

"Of course, my Youthful Student." Gai replied with his 'Nice Guy' Smile, his tooth sparkling. "Young Naruto, do you accept my student's challenge of single combat?"

Naruto, having recovered from Lee's kick, smiled.

"Sure, I got to pay Bushy Brows back for that kick just now." Naruto stated as he entered hybrid form.

"YOSH, I am very excited to fight you again." Lee stated loudly as he entered his Goken fighting style stance.

Naruto prepared himself.

"Okay you two, that's enough." Kakashi said as he appeared between the two boys. "You could seriously hurt yourselves or the other two guests."

Lee and Naruto blinked, embarrassed at this fact, with the latter returning to normal with his pelt on his head.

"Oh, sorry, Naruto." Lee said as he exited his fighting stance and then turned to ravel and Irina. "Please forgive me. My name is Rock Lee, it is a pleasure to meet you."

"And I am Might Gai." Gai said as he and Lee struck a dual-awesome pose. "And we are Kyoto's Savage Beasts!"

Kakashi sighed with a hidden smile as he stepped up.

"I am Kakashi Hatake, a dog Mink." Kakashi said before he saw Irina. "I believe we have met. I think you were there when Kokabiel attacked Kuoh, right?"

Irina nodded.

"It's nice to meet all of you." Irina and Ravel said with a bow. "I am Irina Shidou/Ravel Phenex."

Gai and Lee's eyes widened.

"PHENEX!" Lee shouted. "AS IN THE PILLAR DEVIL FAMILY PHENEX?"

"Yes?" Ravel said nervously.

"Please, let me join you?" Lee asked as he grabbed Ravel's shoulders. "I want to get stronger. I know that its like cheating, but I will be able to unleash my Youth more if I was also a devil."

"LEE!" Gai said before his apprentice turned, only to get sent flying by an uppercut.

"Why, Gai-sensei?" Lee asked after he landed on the ground, his left cheek swelling.

"Yes, the path to becoming a devil grants one power," Gai said passionately, tears of passion streaming out of his eyes like waterfalls. "But, if you do, don't forget the path of Youth that we share."

Lee shot up, and hugged Gai, waterfall tears full of passion flowing from his own eyes.

"Gai-sensei!"

"Lee!"

"Gai-sensei!"

"Lee!"

"Gai-sensei!"

"Lee!"

"Gai-sensei!"

"Lee!"

"Gai-sensei!"

"Lee!"

Lee and Gai separated and looked around.

"They left us behind…" Lee said when they noticed Kakashi, Kunou, Naruto, Irina, and Ravel were no longer nearby.

Yasaka's Compound…

"Greetings, young guests." Yasaka announced regally. "I am Yasaka, Leader of Kyoto."

Naruto, Kunou, Kakashi, Ravel, and Irina bowed.

"Greetings, Yasaka." Naruto said, politely.

Yasaka glanced at Ravel and Irina.

"May I ask which one of you is Irina?" Yasaka asked as she stepped forward from her seat.

"I am, Lady Yasaka." Irina said nervously as she kept bowing.

However, she felt Yasaka's hands touch her face and gently pull her into a standing position.

Yasaka stared caringly into Irina's eyes, caressing Irina's cheeks.

"I see." Yasaka said as a single tear was shed from her left eye. "You have been burdened with so much in such a short amount of time."

Yasaka wiped the tear away.

"Naruto told me you lost your sword, and asked me if I would be willing to help you find a replacement." Yasaka explained. "Is that true?"

"Yes, it is, Yasaka." Naruto said as he walked up. "I remember seeing Griselda using Shibuki, so I thought it would be okay for Irina to use one of the Seven Swords."

Yasaka quirked an eyebrow at this.

"The what?" Ravel asked as she wanted to be apart of the conversation.

"The Seven Swords of Kyoto." Kakashi said as he summoned Kubikiribocho. "Are seven swords made in a bygone era with the intention of keeping our people safe. Each one has special abilities, making them unique."

Kakashi resealed his weapon.

"Sadly, one of them was stolen thirty years ago by a fishman." Kakashi stated with hidden disdain. "I wield Kubikiribocho, Griselda uses Shibuki, so we have four swords for you to pick from if Lady Yasaka allows you to use one."

Irina started to feel giddy.

A sword from Kyoto would probably be on par with an Excalibur fragment.

"Mommy, I think she should be allowed to use one." Kunou said as she snuggled into her mom's side.

Yasaka ran her hand through Kunou's hair.

"Irina, if I lend you one of the swords, would you use it to protect people with your life?" Yasaka asked cautiously. "These swords are important relics of my countries past, so to lose one is a huge loss to us."

Irina felt on the spot.

"I would use it like the previous users, sacrificing myself along side it to protect my loved ones." Irina answered after some thought.

Yasaka smiled and made four hand signs and tapped the air before her, a massive chest appearing before her.

"I deem you worthy of one." Yasaka said as she pulled the key out and unlocked it. "Please, take your time in picking your new partner."

Irina nodded and opened the chest.

Inside were four swords.

A long sewing-needle.

An axe connected to a mallet.

Twin swords with two fang-like blades on parts of the blade.

A flat, flounder looking blade with two handles.

Nuibari

Kabutowari.

Kiba.

Hiramekarei.

"Hey, Yasaka." Naruto asked, getting his aunt-figure's attention. "Is it possible to see if there are a few yokai who would like to join Ravel's peerage?"

Ravel blushed in embarrassment and she tried to cover Naruto's mouth.

"I would be willing to join." Kakashi said before Yasaka could say anything, while Irina admired the swords, mentally questioning how an axe and mallet was considered a sword.

"You sure Kakashi?" Yasaka asked, keeping Kunou silent as she wanted to say something.

"Yes, I am sure." Kakashi replied as he looked at Ravel, who was pinching Naruto's cheeks as she looked at the husky Mink. "I am willing to become a devil."

"ME TOO!" Lee shouted as he burst into the room, having heard what Naruto asked.

"Ms. Phenex," Lee shouted as he struck his chest with his thumb. "Reincarnate me into a devil!"

"I guess you found two people, huh, Ravel." Naruto said before his ear got pinched.

"That's enough out of you." Ravel said before Kunou appeared before her, pouting.

"Don't be mean to my hubby." Kunou said as she clung to Naruto, baring her fangs at Ravel, before Naruto started to pet her, getting Kunou to metaphorically become putty in his hands as she started to snuggle and purr against him.

Lee and Kakashi walked up to Ravel.

"I don't know what to say." Ravel said as she looed at Lee and Kakashi. "You would really do this for me?"

"Yes." Lee said with a very bright smile. "I want to get stronger, even if this can be seen as cheating, if I can make it my own power, then I can accept that."

"I want to be able to help Naruto, and if I serve under you, then I can do what I need to do." Kakashi explained.

The Husky Mink and Tiny Oni bowed.

"We humbly accept you as our King." They said together.

Yasaka smiled as she saw this.

Ravel nervously looked at Yasaka, who nodded.

"Alright," Ravel nervously replied as she summoned her Pieces, which resided in a small box.

Lee and Kakashi watched as Ravel opened it, revealing a near perfect set, minus the King and one of the Rooks.

These Pieces being taken by Ravel and Xenovia.

Ravel walked up to Lee, seeing her Knight piece glow.

She picked it up and moved towards Kakashi, four of her Pawns glowing.

"Okay," Ravel said as she picked the four Pawns up, sending the box away with her remaining Pieces. "I, Ravel Phenex, beseech you, Rock Lee and Kakashi Hatake, to become my Knight and Pawn. To serve, and help guide me to be a better King, and help you achieve your best."

As she chanted this, the Knight and Pawns floated out of her hand and towards their respected target.

The Knight sank into Lee's chest, the Pawns sank into Kakashi's.

The affects were immediate, and the two yokai looked over themselves.

"I don't feel any different." Lee said as he tapped his chest. "The Knight is supposed to gain speed, correct?"

"Yes." Ravel said as she looked at her Pawn and Knight. "And the Pawn…"

"I know about the Peerage system and the Evil Pieces." Kakashi politely interrupted. "I learned this from Naruto, the Pawns can Promote…"

Kakashi gasped a bit as he felt a rush of power.

"What…" He asked in confusion.

"Wow, Kakashi, you are like me." Naruto said in awe, massive smile. "You can promote without needing the permission of a King."

Ravel gasped.

'That shows how strong he is.' She thought before putting on some composure. "Lee, Kakashi, thank you for giving me the honor of being your King."

Ravel bowed.

"We shall humbly serve you, Ravel Phenex." Lee and Kakashi said as they bowed once again.

The three stood up and smiled before laughing.

"Congratulations, Ravel." Naruto cheered as he hugged her, his cheek squishing against her breast much to Kunou's irritation. "You got two more family members."

"It was all thanks to you and Lady Yasaka." Ravel replied as she looked at Yasaka, glimpsing Irina still looking at the swords, rubbing her chin in thought. "You having trouble, Irina?"

Irina looked at Ravel.

"Yeah, I don't know… what they do." Irina said in slight shame. "So, choosing one is a little difficult."

"Oh, I am sorry, that slipped my mind." Yasaka said with a blush of embarrassment.

She walked over and pointed to Nuibari.

"This is the Long Sword: Nuibari, the Sewing Needle. With it and the length of thin wire, you can impale and sew your enemies together." Yasaka said as she pointed at the long, long, LONG length of metal wire which was thin enough to seemingly vanish if you saw only a single part of it.

Irina made a look of disgust.

"This one is the Blunt sword: Kabutowari, the Helmet Splitter." Yasaka stated as she pointed at an axe and hammer connected by a length of chain. "It is able to cut through any and all defenses when the axe is hit with the hammer."

Irina looked intrigued but thought about how heavy the weapon looked and made a 'pass' motion with her hand.

"Alright, these are the thunder swords: Kiba, the fangs." Yasaka explained as she pointed at the dual blades. "Channel's electricity through the blades, allowing them to slice through anything. The sharpest of all the Seven Swords."

"Not much of a dual-wielder." Irina said apologetically.

"That's fine." Yasaka replied putting a hand on Irina's shoulder to comfort her. "That leaves the twin sword: Hiramekarei."

Yasaka pointed at the widest of the four weapons.

"The user stores magic or chakra within the blade, and when released, that power can be manipulated into any shape the user wants." Yasaka explained as she pointed at the weapon. "it can also split in two, giving the user a dual blade function if they wanted."

Irina was very interested in this.

It sounded very similar to Excalibur Mimic.

"Can I try?" Irina asked as she looked at Yasaka.

"Sure, by all means." Yasaka said as she moved out of the way for Irina.

Irina grasped one of the two handles and lifted it up, grasping the other handle with her other hand.

'It's a little heavy.' Irina thought as she pulled the sword from the case and swung it with both hands. 'It's a little odd holding a sword like this, but it feels familiar. Lady Yasaka said it stores magic, so…'

Irina closed her eyes and channeled her magic into the sword, feeling it absorb it at a steady rate, not gobbling it up.

When she stored enough, well, for Irina at least, Irina opened her eyes and she thought of a sword.

She swung Hiramekarei.

Nothing happened.

"What?" Irina asked in disappointment.

She got upset when Kunou started laughing at her.

"What is so funny?" Irina asked the younger yokai.

"You swung that sword thinking it was going to work, not knowing how to use it." Kunou giggled, but winced in pain when Naruto flicked her nose.

"That isn't nice, Kunou." Naruto said sternly, Kunou stuck her tongue out before she turned and pouted.

Irina sighed.

"Irina, when you want to use Hiramekarei's ability, you say 'Hiramekarei: Release' and after that will its ability work, also think of a straight sword." Kakashi informed her.

"Okay…" Irina said as she held the weapon with both hands, an image of a sword in her mind. "Hiramekarei: Release."

The magic she imbued into the sword burst, the light glowing a light blue, wrapping around the sword.

The magic soon calmed and gathered together, extending into a long blade, nearly hitting the wall of the compound, making the weapon bigger.

"Wow…" Irina said in awe as she thought of a hammer, and the blade dematerialized and reformed into a hammer head. "This is… amazing."

Everyone there were proud of her.

Irina recalled the magic, and instantly felt woozy.

She would have fallen to the ground, if Naruto hadn't caught her.

"You okay?" Naruto asked in worry.

"Yeah, I'm fine." Irina said as she smiled. "Thank you, Naruto."

Irina leaned up and kissed his cheek.

Naruto blushed and nearly dropped her.

"Irina…" Ravel said aggressively.

Irina realized what she did, and removed herself from Naruto and held one hand out, the other holding Hiramekarei.

"Okay, calm down Ravel, it was… an accident." Irina pleaded as the young Phenex stomped over to her.

"I'LL BREAK YOUR EVERYTHING!" Ravel shouted before she started chasing the Knight of Gremory, who was much faster than Ravel.

Everyone laughed, even Yasaka, at the game of cat and mouse.

While this was going on, a small, wooden, puppet-like bird hopped a few times, watching the people in the room with a camera-like device on its belly.

"So, the boy is here." A man said as he looked through the device, talking through a magic circle. "He also brought a Phenex and another devil who is now using one of the Seven Swords."

"Hm, sounds tough, but they aren't much alone." The person on the other side of the seal. "Hold out for a little while longer, my dear Sasori."

Sasori smiled as the circle vanished.

"As you wish, my master." Sasori said as he cancelled his connection to his small bird puppet. "I shall do as you wish, and wait. I think I'll use this time to be… productive with my art."

He entered a room, filled with various puppet parts and weaponry.

"I think I'll prepare something special for you, werefox." Sasori said darkly as he pulled out a scroll, unraveling it to reveal a seal, a puff of smoke appearing as Sasori summoned the desired item.

Chapter 20, DONE!

So… How was the first chapter of this stories newest Original Arc?

Good start, don't you think?

Ravel getting two new peerage members, Lee and Kakashi, and Irina gets her new sword, Hiramekarei.

Revealing Sasori and then him spending his waiting time preparing something… sinister.

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