Chapter 2 - "Ah."

"This place hasn't changed a bit."

Naruto looked up at the entrance of the Phenex mansion. The large royal looking Phenex palace had not changed in any way during his absence. Beautiful roses decorated the walls of the palace in warm colors of red, orange, purple and blue while the pillar still had the burning torches always on to guide their guests to the front door.

Walking forward and walking up the large door, he grabbed the handle and gently pushed it open.

Walking inside he had to stop and look around at the large hallway as many memories of his childhood rushed back to him.

He had taken his first steps in this hallway and remembered waiting on the large staircase for his parents to come home with his little brother Ruval.

On the walls were pictures and paintings of the family, including the ones he sent. The largest was a painting of his parents gazing at each other lovingly. His parents were actually both from the Phenex family. His father was part of the main branch of the Phenex family while his mother was part of the branch family.

It was not uncommon for family members to marry other members of their family. Almost all of the other devil families did it, including Lord and Lady Sitri who were second are cousins as well.

The only different he knew of was the Gremory who's Lady was originally from the Bael family.

"Who are you?" He heard from behind him. He turned and saw a younger version of his mother standing there in a pink dress with her hands on her hips. She had a pink fan in her hands and was staring at him intently.

The resemblance was uncanny and it was then that he realized this was his little sister Ravel he had heard about.

"Why are you staring at me?" she asked feeling a little irritated from his stare. He shook his head a bit then smiled at her.

"I'm sorry Ravel. I'm… just a little surprised by how much you like our mother. The resemblance is quite uncanny really."

"Our mother?" She asked, looking him over and the gears in her head began to click and she began to realize who this man was.

She dropped her fan in surprise only for it to be caught by Naruto before it hit the ground. She looked up at him with wide eyes.

"You know I always wanted a little sister, so you can imagine my disappointment when our parents came home with Ruval." He said making her chuckle a little as her face became scrunched up and her lip began to shake.

"You're Naruto. You're my big brother." She whispered as Naruto placed his hand on top of her head and place his forehead on hers.

"I am. And I'm sorry it taken me so long to meet you Ravel." He said soothingly. She nodded shakily before hugging him. He chuckled then wrapped his arms around her. He wondered just how much his parents had told her about him.

"Ravel? Who's this?" Lord Phenex asked appearing as he came down the stairs before stopping when he saw Naruto look up at him with a smile, still with is arms wrapped around Ravel. "My son."

"Hey dad." Naruto greeted as his father rushed down the stairs and hugged his son tightly, chuckling in happiness while Ravel was caught in the middle of them, not that she minded.

"My son." He said extending his arms and getting a good look at Naruto. He frowned a bit the scar that was on his neck. "I see Uriel managed to leave a mark."

Naruto chuckled. "Yeah, but you should see the amount I left on him. For an archangel, he sure had a lot of Wrath and Pride. I wasn't even the one who instigated the fight. He wanted to prove his Holy Fire surpassed my Demonic Flames. Well he lost, and Gabriel had to come peel him off the ground."

The two men shared a laugh, while Ravel was shocked at the fact her eldest brother defeated an archangel so badly. "It is good to have you home at last. This house and this family has missed you dearly."

"I have missed you all too, dad. I'm sorry it took me so long to come home, but I hope you understand why I left in the first place." Naruto replied.

Rymund shook his head dismissively. "We all understood the reason, and we weren't truly upset, nor surprised, at your departure. Your mother and I appreciated the letters and pictures you sent. Your siblings loved the gifts you sent as well, as you can see."

Ravel blinked up innocently, then remembered the necklace she was wearing. "Oh right! You sent this to me."

"That's right. There's some protective runes carved onto it, so it'll shield you from most attacks, and you won't have to waste energy healing yourself." Naruto explained, and got another hug.

"I should go and inform your brothers that you are home. I'm sure they will be eager to see you." Rymund voiced.

"I would like that. Is mother around?" Naruto asked and saw both his father and Ravel nod.

"She's out in the gardens. I'll go and take you there." Ravel told him as she took his hand excitedly and led them away.

Naruto walked at a quick pace as Ravel dragged him behind her, the happy and teary eyes still on her face as they exited the large palace and found themselves outside in the Phenex palaces enormous garden.

Just in the distance they could see Lady Phenex happily walking through the garden as she admired the beautiful flowers.

"I'll go tell her while you walk over to us." Ravel said not leaving him with room for argument before she flew over towards Lady Phenex while Naruto walked at a normal pace.

As he got closer towards them, he saw his mother turn towards his direction and she looked like she was about to drop to the ground in shock. Ravel had to steady her to keep her from dropping to the ground.

Her hand shot up to her mouth, trying to muffle the sobs coming from her but it was no use. Her cries of happiness were to loud to be hidden. Along her cheeks tears flowed down them like river streams and showed no case of stopping.

She lifted the hem of her dress and ran towards him, her crying becoming louder and louder the closer she got.

When she was only a few meters in front of him, she leapt from the spot and threw her arms around her eldest son and began crying into his chest as her arms shot around him and held him as tightly as possible.

Naruto could feel the tears go through his clothes and could feel his mother's body shake. When he wrapped his arms around her body and placed his head on her shoulder like he use to, he felt his mother sob even more.

"Hi Mom." He said. "Sorry I'm so late. The party ran longer than it was supposed to."

Her response was a hearty laugh mixed through her crying. She placed kisses all over his face, her lipstick staining it, while Ravel giggled.

"I have missed you so much. The letters and pictures were enough to let us know you were alive, but it's better having you here." She told him through her sniffles as she took placed her hands on each side of his face inspecting it in a way only a mother could. She traced her finger over the scar on his neck. "I hope you kicked that stupid bird's ass."

Ravel balked while Naruto chuckled. "Of course I did. Who do you think I am?"

"That's my boy. Now come, I'm sure Serafall will be coming soon since she more than likely has a spy or three in our servant staff. I'd like to have you around before she comes to monopolize your time. Not to mention, your youngest brother's wedding tomorrow where all the High Society will know of your return."

Laena might as well have been a seer, because, not even thirty minutes of them sitting and speaking, Naruto sensed a familiar aura above the home. He excused himself, then made his way to the backyard.

He waited a couple seconds as he felt the aura get closer. At the last moment, he took a step back and caught Serafall by the scruff of her neck. He dropped her on her feet, and she immediately rammed into him, rubbing her face on his chest.

"You jerk." She sobbed as her feet kicked his shins. "Two hundred years and we don't get any word from you. No phone calls, no letters, no nothing. Do you know how worried I've been? Many thought you were d-dead, despite your parents telling others you send letters."

He knew that Serafall would be more emotional than others when he returned and was not surprised by this reaction. They had been very close before he left and she was one of his best friends for a very long time. He didn't take into account how much it would affect her.

"Sorry for making you worry, Seratrip."

That did the trick, as her mood changed. "Ah! You stupid fishcake! How many times do I have to tell you to stop calling me that?! Baka baka fishcake!"

She kept kicking his shins as she ranted, much to his amusement. When they first met, she tripped, and he thought it was funny how Serafall, fell. So he called her Seratrip, reminding her constantly of her embarrassing moment.

He laughed uproariously when she started to wave her magical girl wand in his face as she ranted. He sensed the rest of his family come out to see her ranting.

'Yeah, I missed this.'

Entering through the pair of large double doors, an mildly annoyed Naruto found himself standing in a room that was every bit as ostentatious and over the top as one would expect from an important devil family. The room was massive, the cavernous room made for huge parties and gathering of hundreds. The floor was polished black marble, the walls being made of an expensive wooden panel and decorated with dozens of expensive paintings.

Filling the hall were hundreds of Devils, all dressed in suits both modern and old fashioned, some with long-tailed tuxedos and clearly ridiculously expensive dresses.

Meeting his youngest brother was… something. Riser was an arrogant playboy, who brought House Phenex some bad publicity with his constant pushing for the wedding between him and the Gremory Heiress, someone who everyone knows violently opposes the union.

Naruto could tell that he didn't really read the contract between him and his fiance. If he did, then he'd realize that he was marrying into the Gremory family, instead of remaining a Phenex. He was the fourth son without much to brag about. Naruto was the Strongest Devil, Ruval was soon about to promote to Ultimate-Class, and Ryles ran the Underworld Media, anything and everything that has to do with Media, Ryles ran it. Ravel was a genius when it came to business, so any suitor she would have would be a lucky man.

Though, Naruto will say that he wasn't lazy. Riser actually trained his powers instead of just throwing fireballs. From what Ravel tells him, Ruvel and their mother lit a torch under Riser's ass so that he'd train seriously.

Naruto stood off to the side, having made the various greetings to other Lords and Ladies of the other pillar families, as he was expected to as the Heir of the Phenex House. Many of them had been overjoyed to hear he had finally came back and thankfully none commented on why he exactly left. Most, if not all, of the current Lord and Ladies were still of his parents generation, so they were aware of what happened.

Hearing a commotion, he became more annoyed when he noticed Lord and Lady Gremory walk into the Ballroom which attracted alot of attention to them.

Personally, he had no specific hate for them since, like Lord and Lady Sitri, they had been an Uncle and Aunt figures in his life for so long given how often he would be at their respective homes. But he knew his family had taken great offence to what Sirzechs and Grayfia did. What cracked the relationship between their two families was due to the Gremory not punishing Sirzechs for his actions and instead welcoming Grayfia as if all was right.

Devils were after all, a selfish race, something he knew and accepted a long time ago.

He brought his wine glass up towards his mouth but just as he was about to take a sip he heard a small gasp come from his right along with quick pitter patter steps. He heard the steps stop just a few feet from him.

"You're Naruto Phenex!"

"Hmm?" He asked as he tilted his head to the side before his brow raised slightly at who was beside him. The figure was a little boy roughly about 9 or 10 years old with all too familiar red hair that was kept short with small bangs that wisped out to the side. He had blue eyes with light skin and wore a big happy smile on his face as his eyes lit up in happiness. He wore a smart suit with a little red tie between his collar and smart dress shoes.

"Hi! I'm Millicas Gremory. I'm your biggest fan, Mr Naruto. I know all bout all your adventures with my Father. Its nice to finally meet you, sir." He spoke in a clear but fast paced tone as he gave Naruto a bow.

"Nice to meet you, Millicas." Naruto gave him a polite smile, then turned his attention elsewhere, but after a few moments he realized Millicas was still standing there looking up with his as if light was shining out his ass. "Was there something you wanted to ask?"

"Did you really fight the old faction with my Father and the other Satan's? And did you really scar the Leviathan descendant so badly, she fled?"

Naruto had to raise an eyebrow at the curious child, but then remembered when he was younger. He and Sirzechs had been similar when they got to meet older and famous devils like he was today. To satisfy his curiosity he nodded. "Yeah, I did."

"Everyone says your as powerful as my parents and the other Satan's. Is that true Mr Naruto?"

He shrugged. "It's been a couple centuries, but yeah I guess you could say that. Shouldn't you be greeting the other guest? I wouldn't want you to get in trouble."

He chuckled at the slight panicked look in the kid's eyes, but before he could leave, another person came up. "There you are, Millicas. You shouldn't run off like that. You have people to greet." A familiar voice called out as Naruto watched a beautiful brown haired woman in a dark red dress approached them and gave Millicas a reprimanding look.

Beautiful jewels decorated her wrists and neckline with black devilish heels on her dainty feet. Looking at her, he would have said she was Rias Gremorys sister, despite this, Venelana Gremory was roughly around 500 years old, similar to his parents and the Sitri's.

"You are the son of the current Lucifer, Millicas. You have responsibilities and expectations centers around you."

"Sorry, Grandmother. I got excited." He apologized politely before returning to looking at Naruto. Venelana noticed his focus change and saw who he was staring at. She took in a quick draw of breath when she noticed Naruto and placed a hand over her grandsons shoulder protectively, something that made Naruto roll his eyes.

It was ridiculous to think Naruto would hurt her grandchild but she didn't want to take a chance. He might have been a boy that was like a second son to her but two hundred years was a long time and people could change. And she was well aware he was still on bad terms with Sirzechs.

"Hello Naruto."

"Lady Gremory. It's been sometime."

She nodded. "Yes it has. For a time I thought you were never coming back. After two hundred years people begin to talk." She stared at Naruto and felt a litter le irritated at how he looked as if he was ignoring her.

"I can imagine. I just decided that I have been away for long enough and I wanted to see my family." He told her as he took a sip of his glass.

For as long as Naruto could remember, he knew Venelana Gremory didn't like it when people were seemingly ignoring her. Like many devils she did enjoy it when the attention was on her.

"Well you have been missed dearly. I know Laena must be pleased you are back despite our... lack of speaking to one another."

"And you?" He asked, returning his gaze to her face as he saw confusion on it. "Are you pleased I'm back?"

Venelana looked at him in slight hurt. "Of course I am. Do you forget how many times you stayed with us during the Summer months when you were little? All the parties and birthdays?"

"Oh, I haven't forgotten. But those days are long over. You can thank Sirzechs of that." He told her as Venelana sent Millicas off towards Lord Gremory, who was speaking with Lord Phenex.

"Naruto." She whispered as she stepped forward and placed a hand on his cheek, something that made him freeze up just for a moment. "Why can't you let this go? What's done is done and this needs to end. I hate seeing you and Sirzechs like this."

Naruto narrowed his eyes, then briefly raised his body temperature enough to burn her hand off his face. "Sirzechs can go choke on his own bile for all I care. Why should I ever forgive a backstabbing traitor like him?"

"Because he is your best friend. Your brother in everything but blood."

"I have brothers. I have three of them and he is not one of them. Brothers don't betray each other. Brothers don't don't cuddle up to the girl the others loves. Brothers don't fuck the woman the other wants to marry in his own bed."

"Naru-"

"Shut up." Naruto interrupted, his voice laced with power. "Your son slept with the woman I loved in my bed, in my home that I built by myself to one day make a family with her. You are a failure of a mother if you truly believe that his actions are something that I will ever forgive. The only reason he still breathes is because my last attack would've obliterated the Underworld."

Venelana didn't say anything as Naruto's words cut into her while his intense eyes locked her in place. She could feel some guilt build up in the pit of her stomach. She knew Naruto had taken it hard but she had never expected it was this bad.

"It took me two hundred years to finally let her go, but I will never forgive either of them for the pain they have caused me. There may a day where the bridge between our two families can be put back together but do not expect Sirzechs and I to ever be friends again. That bridge is gone forever."

Venelana could feel her eye watering ever so slightly. She wanted to speak but before she could she instead noticed the large doors at the front of the ball room burst open.

"RIAS-BUCHOU'S VIRGINIRY IS MINE!"

All the Devils in the room were shocked as they stared at the scene before them. Naruto saw it was the wielder of the Boosted Gear. He was dressed in a school uniform, and stood at the front of the room loudly confronting Riser Phenex, who stood in a fancy white suit with an open white shirt, next to Rias Gremory who herself was wearing a wedding dress.

"Yakitori-teme!" The boy shouted pointing his finger aggressively at Riser. "I've come to take Rias home! She's not marrying a scumbag like you!"

At those words the surrounding crowd began to whisper to each other as they watched the going scene happening, many looking confused and upset about his interfering in such an important event. Many were even making snide comments about reincarnated devils and how they should not be invited to event for proper devils.

"People be at peace, this is only an event that I arranged." Sirzechs said calmly as he emerged from the crowd clad in his armour and cloak, a gentle smile on his face as he spoke.

"Brother." Rias said as she looked towards her older brother a flicker of hope in her blue green eyes as she did so.

"Lord Lucifer?! Surely you can't possibly have done something so irresponsible!" One of the devil elders spoke up, the middle-aged looking devil clad in something that would not be out of place in the 16th century.

"Oh I could, and I did. The reason being simple, I wanted to see the power of the wielder of Boosted Gear Longinus against the Phoenix, so I arranged it myself, as entertainment for the engagement part." He revealed smiling enigmatically to the surrounding devil nobles. "The Rating Game was of course entertaining and all, but my sister was at a great disadvantage since she had no experience, compared to your numerous multiple victories in your Rating Games, Riser, but despite this and despite your considerably larger forces she nearly beat you."

"So you're saying that it was unfair? After all it is the final result that counts, my lord!" Riser said to Sirzechs as he took a step forward a glare on his handsome face.

"Not at all Riser, after all as a Maou I can't be biased to anyone family and certainly not my family. But this is a very important matter for Devil society after all. And I hardly think your family is proud, especially after how hard a first timer like Rias-chan pushed your peerage. Besides you didn't even fight yourself, so I think you should be given another chance."

"What are you suggesting, Lord Lucifer?!" Another voice shouted from the crowd.

"Why it is quite simple. I wish for my cute little sister's engagement party to be flashy, and you never actually got to fight in the Rating Game with Rias-chan. Dragon vs Phoenix, surely the rest of the party would agree with me on the matter, I believe it would be quite the sight to see a match between two powers such as yours. Truly a once in a lifetime opportunity, if you ask me." Sirzechs said charismatically a wider smile on his face, before he turned back to Riser. "What do you say Riser-kun, will you show off your powers for us all?"

Riser, as he heard that, gained a confident smile as he heard Sirzechs flattery, oblivious to his true agenda, his arrogance blinding him to the truth. "How could I decline a request from a Satan, from Sirzechs Lucifer himself, for that matter? Very well, Riser will show his powers to everyone before he is to wed and bed his dear Rias."

As Riser finished his monologue many of the watching devil nobles cheered for the entertainment to come. Some though didn't look so happy with his decision, his parents Lord and Lady Phenex for one and his peerage for another. His sister Ravel and his rook Xuelan looking the unhappiest of the lot, as Riser in his arrogance threatened to undo all of the hard work they did on his behalf.

"So tell me Dragon if you are the victor, what would you like to have as your reward?" Sirzechs asked as he turned to the boy who still stood defiantly before Riser.

"You can't be serious Lord Lucifer, a reward for lower-class devil scum like him!" Riser sneered out as he glared at the boy, remembering him from his initial meeting in Kuoh.

"I have spoken. Lower-class or not he will get his prize. I am the one who is requesting this of him, so I must give him compensation for his trouble." Sirzechs declared as he looked around the room magnanimously as if looking for anyone who would disagree with him, which no one did. "What would you like to receive? Ask and if within reason you will be granted it."

"Fine, there is only one thing I want, Rias Gremory!" Issei shouted out, making the crowd mutter between themselves, with Rias and her peerage throwing Issei grateful looks.

"Well then." Sirzechs said looking between Issei and Riser as he did so. "Shall let us begin?"

All the guests teleported to the Rating Game Arena to watch what is supposed to be an epic battle between a Phoenix and a Dragon.

"The challenge for the hand of Rias Gremory fought between Riser Phenex and the Issei Hyoudou shall now begin!" Came the calm and collected voice of Grayfia as she was the announcer for the game.

The two combatants were stood in a large stone arena, almost coliseum like in its design. The arena was surrounded by a ring of steps, and by several massive stone chess pieces that seemed to boarder the whole arena. The sky was a cloudy red, with twinkling stars being visible in the sky as Issei and Riser faced off against each other.

"I am ready if you are Riser!" Issei declared confidently as he raised his fist, preparing to call on his Sacred Gear.

"I will take you down a few pegs, come boy fight me!" Riser shouted as two wings made of fire erupted from his back in a show of power.

"Alright-" Before he could call out his Boosted Gear a powerful stream of fire hit him from behind. What people forget is that, while Phenex House members don't need to use Magic Circles to use their flames, they can still do so.

So while Issei wasted time talking, a magic circle appeared behind him and blasted him with fire, propelling him forward. He flew face first into Riser's fist.

With a heavy punch, Riser sent Issei flying back, only to be hit by a pillar of flames from an above magic circle, causing a crater to form. Riser stood at the edge of the crater and kept pelting the downed Issei with flames, a smirk plastered on his face.

"Issei Hyoudou has been retired from the game, Riser Phenex is the winner!" Came Grayfia's voice, holding a hint of surprise at the very one sided beat down.

Naruto started chuckling at the quick match. His amusement seemed to be contagious as some others joined in laughter. Others were muttering as everyone started talking about the quick result.

As this was happening, Riser once again appeared in the grand hall in a pillar of fire. "Well that was quick wasn't it?! So shall we get on with the marriage then?"

"No!" Rias cried out desperately as she looked to her older brother Sirzechs for help, the crimson haired man no longer smiling as a look of dread crept across his face.

Turning to his sister, Sirzechs saw the fear and terror at what was to come in her eyes and quickly made a decision. "I am afraid not Riser, in fact there shall be no wedding at all!"

Silence.

"What?!"

"What are you talking about Lord Lucifer, no wedding?!"

"You have no right!"

"What mockery is this?!"

Raising his hand for silence Sirzechs once again looked at his now crying sister. "I am using my power as Maou to nullify the contract."

"That is forbidden, you are showing favouritism for your former House. The law of the new Satan Faction strictly forbids this." One of the elder council in attendance shouted out, many other Devils in the crowd nodding in agreement.

"You are of course right, which is why it will be my last act as Maou Lucifer as I abdicate my throne." Sirzechs said solemnly, his statement causing the crowd to quiet. "Furthermore, I make a request of the remaining Maou here to nominate Grayfia Lucifuge as my successor. She is an Ultimate Class, pureblood Devil with the full support of the House of Gremory behind her."

At his request many of the devils in attendance started shouting out in denial, a few of the younger ones chanting her name.

Rias and her peerage as well as Riser and his however, stood in stunned silence as historic and life changing events rapidly took place in front of them, unsure what they should do. Though Rias could only look at her brother with awe for his sacrifice for her and shock at what he had just done what he had just given up.

"The Maou do have the right to nominate a new Maou." One of the elders in the crowed agreed as all eyes turned to the calmly standing figures of Ajuka Beelzebub and Serafall Leviathan.

"And you are right in that, so now we shall choose a preliminary nominee, until such a time as the three remaining Maou can meet and agree on a new Maou Lucifer." Serafall called out in a very serious voice, getting the attention of everyone in the room as she did so.

She turned to look directly at Naruto, receiving a curious look in return. She smirked then announced. "Therefore by my right as Maou Leviathan, I, Serafall Leviathan, do nominate Heir Naruto Phenex, 'the Demonic Dragon', to be the new Maou Lucifer. He is easily one of if not the most powerful devil in existence. And he has the full support of House Leviathan and House Sitri!"

As soon as Serafall finished her nomination Ajuka also loudly spoke up. "And I, Ajuka Beelzebub, by my right as Maou Beelzebub, do nominate Heir Naruto Phenex, 'the Supernova', to be the new Maou Lucifer. He has the full backing of the House of Beelzebub."

With that said the room exploded into noise as a majority cheered and others remained silent. Sirzechs through Ajuka and Serafall a look of betrayal, and many of the members of the Elder Council present gained scowls. They knew they had absolutely no control over Naruto, and that many things will change with him in charge.

"Naruto Lucifer doesn't sound too bad." Naruto stated idly as he took another sip of his drink.

It was three days after the party. That was how long it took for Naruto to be officially named Lucifer. The only reason it took so long was because Falbium was too lazy to do it immediately. That was until he had a conversation with Naruto.

Flashback

Naruto sat in front of the desk of the Satan of Military Affairs with a pronounced frown on his face.

Sitting behind his desk devoid of any paperwork, despite it being the beginning of the work week, was Falbium Asmodeus. He was wrapped in a blanket, snoring pretty loudly, his sleep mask having cartoon eyes on it.

Naruto walking by a team of assistants and secretaries doing the paperwork that was supposed to be Falbium's already annoyed him, but seeing a Satan, someone who is supposed to be one of the people running the Underworld, blatantly slack off irked him something fierce.

He set the sleep mask on fire.

The flames were of the regular kind that serves to irritate Devils instead of actually harming them like hellfire. It was more than enough to awaken the lazy Satan.

The frantic way he got rid of the burnt object from his face, was slightly amusing, but not enough to abate his annoyance.

"What the-? AH! Shit!" As he put out the fire, he leveled a glare at Naruto. "Naruto, what the Hell?!"

Naruto took a deep breath, before releasing it. "I am very disappointed, Falbium. Ask me why."

Taking his seat, Falbium hesitated then asked. "Why are you disappointed, Naruto?"

"I fought side by side with a Devil who wanted change more than anyone else. He trained relentlessly to gain enough power to aide in taking down the Old Satan Faction and their ideals, only for him to turn around start utilizing their ideals!" Naruto yelled.

"What do you mean? Who do you mean?" Falbium was confused.

"Falbium, what is it that the Old Satan Faction wanted?"

"They wanted to continue the Great War in order to fulfill the Original Satans' ambition of world domination." Falbium replied.

"They also wanted to fully immerge in their sins, uncaring of the consequences. Sound familiar?" Naruto mockingly asked.

"Ah."

"Is that all you can say? All this time, you've so fully immersed yourself into your sin that the Military of the Underworld is decrepit, no where near the level of power, might, nor prestige it used to have. The Angels may have less numbers, but they still have skilled warriors in their ranks that train consistently. The Fallen have almost as much as us due to the large influx of Angels after God died, and Azazel's whoring. If one of the two decided it was time to invade, then we will have major casualties!"

Falbium shrank into his seat the more Naruto ranted about the consequences of his laziness.

"Get up and get your shit together, Falbium, or I will end our friendship here and now."

Flashback end

The verbal lashing Falbium received made him realize just how bad he messed up, but the idea of losing Naruto's friendship was what pushed him to make active changes.

The first thing he did was formally and publicly acknowledge Naruto as the new Satan Lucifer, and all that entails. Then, while his army of aides did his paperwork, he went to plan a proper training regiment for the military.

When he did a surprise inspection of the different branches of the Devil Military, he was appalled at how lax everything was. He had to acknowledge that him immersing himself in his sin had terrible consequences.

Naruto, thanks to his new promotion had to relinquish his title as Heir of the Phenex Clan to Ruval, but he knew his younger brother had more than what it takes to be a Lord and lead the House. He moved into the Lucifer mansion, some of his peerage in tow, while other members left to the outside world to explore.

A fun fact about Naruto peerage, none of them originated in this world.

Flashback

Naruto was recently helped through his suicidal thoughts, and was walking through the Yokai Faction. His namesake was Japanese, so Naruto felt he should embrace the culture of the man.

He heard about Ajuka's invention of the Evil Piece System, and he wondered if he should get himself a peerage. Before he could delve further into that thought, he ran into the Infinite Dragon God. Taking an appearance of a small child in a black dress, she walked up to him and demanded he make Him leave. Naruto was rightfully confused, but feeling the deep and endless power within her, he smartly followed.

He found himself standing on a floating rock in the Dimensional Gap looking directly at a massive eye.

"So this is who you brought to challenge me, little snake? He doesn't seem that strong."

Naruto was standing absolutely still, but his mind was running a mile a minute. As the two beyond godlike entities devolved into childish bickering, he was finally able to speak. "True Dragon, and Dragon of Dragons, may I make a request for if I manage to impress you?"

He was scared shitless, but he was still a Devil.

"Oh? What is it you want, little bat? Power? Knowledge?"

"I'd like to be able to freely travel to different dimensions and back." Naruto didn't know what possessed him to ask for that, but it was too late to back out.

"Hm. We have an accord, Devil. Now show me your might!" Great Red roared.

Naruto spread his wings and flew back far enough to actually see Great Red's full head. Then, he dug deep for his sin. While he was a Devil of Lust, after the betrayal he faced, a secondary sin evolved in him.

Wrath.

He dragged out every ounce of anger he had when he fought his once best friend and brother. The unholy fury he had when he discovered his fiance in bed with another man.

The Dimensional Gap was usually a cold place, similar to space, but the heat radiating off of Naruto was warming up the endless place.

Naruto had his hand raised, and the colossal ball of white flame manifested again. This time, without anyone's impediment, he launched it directly at his target.

Great Red reared back at the blow, and roared. The resulting explosion from the attack echoed throughout the entire area.

Naruto wasn't deluded into thinking he could do any lasting damage to Great Red, but that wasn't the plan anyways. He just needed to impress him, but by the booming laugh he heard wasn't really helping put him at ease.

"Amazing! When was the last time I felt pain? How incredible! You have my blessing, Devil. Travel through here at your little heart's content." Great Red boomed as a red dragon manifested on Naruto's chest under his clothes. "As a symbol of this moment, I will not heal this mark on my face. You've managed to damage my invulnerable scales. Be proud of that fact."

Ophis had a small frown on her face. She didn't know what she was feeling, but she didn't like it. "I saw him first."

Naruto felt a snake coil around his torso and rest it's head on his back. He felt so much power. To be blessed by two beings of literal infinite power was a boon he'd never thought he'd receive. "Thank you both for this power you've bestowed upon me."

"What is your name little bat?"

"Naruto Phenex."

"I will remember this moment, Naruto Phenex. Go with my blessing." He then flew off roaring and doing sick flips.

Flashback end

After that, he jumped from dimension to dimension, making friends, and learning different things. He learned that time doesn't pass when you leave your home dimension for another. He was much older than his own parents at this point.

Despite his age, it still took several centuries for him to finally move on from the love he had for Grayfia, but he would never again trust nor befriend Sirzechs.

When Ajuka gave Naruto his Evil Pieces, he set off immediately to find and recruit his peerage.

He had marked the patterns for the Mutated pieces, and he replicated them on all his pieces, turning them into a full set of mutated pieces.

Now, he sat in his new office, compiling all the evidence he needed to arrest a certain degenerate. He already spoke to Ajuka about the boy's crimes, and Ajuka knew there was nothing he could do. The magnitude of the boy's crimes could potentially start another Great War.

"Master. The council will be in session soon." His Pawn, Virgo, spoke. Virgo was a celestial spirit before becoming a devil. Celestial spirits grow stronger the stronger their summoner is and the more magic power they are given. She was initially strong with the amount of magic Naruto gave to her when summoned, but now as a Devil, she passively grows stronger by merely existing, regardless of training or exertion, over the course of centuries.

She is a maid with shackles around her wrists, short, pink hair, and blue eyes. She wears a typical maid outfit, consisting of a black under coat and a white, frilled-trim apron and white knee-length socks with black Mary Jane shoes.

"Thank you, Virgo."

"May I be punished now, Master?" Virgo asked with flushed cheeks. She also happens to be a masochist to the highest degree.

"Did you plan enough time for me to properly punish you?" Naruto asked calmly.

Virgo nodded, the red on her cheeks deepening. "Yes, Master."

Appearing behind her quicker than she could react, he slammed her onto the wall. She moaned loudly at this action.

"You fucking pig. Begging to be punished when you know I have a meeting to attend." She just grew more wet at his degrading words and the pressure he put on her head. "Lift your skirt, pig. Don't forget to count this time."

She arched her back, and slowly lifted her short skirt the way he liked it. "You utter whore. You aren't even wearing panties."

He slapped one cheek, watching it jiggle enticingly as she moaned out. "One."

And like that, Virgo's 'punishment' began.

The chambers were filled with disgruntled old men speaking with each other. This meeting is the first official meeting with the new Lucifer.

All those in the room were previous Lords who relinquished their titles as Lord to become a Council member. All the Lords their have been through two wars, so they all have an inflated ego, even though most didn't truly participate in them.

As the doors opened, a young reincarnated devil entered and announced the arrival of the Four Satans. At once all the Elders stood showing proper respect to the leaders of the Underworld.

All four walked in with all the poise that is expected of them. There was a slight shock at seeing Falbium walk through the door looking attentive and serious. They all took their seats, then the council followed suit.

Naruto sat regally in his seat behind the table and began speaking. "I would like to start this meeting by declaring there will be major changes soon. From my reading, laws were passed without the input of the Satans, and even more were repealed. None of you had the authority to do so. That will be discussed during the second portion of the meeting, but-"

"Lord Lucifer-"

An oppressive aura filled the chambers. It wasn't heat nor demonic energy, but it weighed down on all the occupants of the room bar the other Satans.

"Proper etiquette and respect might've changed since I've last been in the Underworld, but I believe interrupting anyone, let alone a Satan, would be considered an insult. Has that changed, Lord Shax?" Naruto spoke, his voice soaked in power.

"N-n-no, Lord Lucifer. My deepest apologies for my insult."

The pressure disappeared as quick as it appeared. "What is it you had to say? It must have been truly important if it made you churlish enough to interrupt me."

The old Devil cleared his throat. "We as the Elder Council are the ones who are assigned to create laws and update old ones."

Naruto had a puzzled look on his face. "Who is it that told you that?"

"Wh-what do you mean, my Lord?"

"I mean that the Elder Council is an advisory position and only that."

There was a lot of clamoring at this news, but it was Zekram Bael who spoke up the loudest. "We are more than mere advisers. We are the ones who run the Underworld along side the Satans."

"Once again, who is it that told you that? Have you all truly forgotten what you've signed?"

A small summoning circle appeared in front of all the Devils and they each received an old looking parchment.

"Since Lord Shax seemed eager to speak, he will read the contract out loud."

Said Lord look about ready to faint, but knew he had to read what was on the paper. "I-I, Theomore Shax, swear on my blood to offer wise council to the Satans when specifically asked. I swear to act with prudence; that is, with the skill, care, diligence, and good judgement of a professional. I swear to not mislead the Satans, and I will provide conspicuous, full and fair disclosure of all important facts. It is signed in blood."

"Do you all understand now? The Satans hold meetings such as these as a curtesy. We can change, create, or remove any and all laws we so please, and only receive your opinions when we ask for it. The fact that you all have made and removed laws on your own is you all breaching the contract. Any of the Satans can remove you as Council members entirely as an easy way to remedy the breach, or they can use the clause of killing you because, you all swore on your blood." Falbium spoke in a grave tone.

"It doesn't matter what clan you are from, or what political block you're a part of. What we say, goes. Period." Naruto stated as the Council stewed in their frustration.

While Falbium was too lazy to ever attend meetings, both Serafall and Ajuka did attend, and they have brought up on multiple occasions to Sirzechs how he's allowing the Council too much power and leeway. Sirzechs, wanting to keep the peace, never did anything whenever the Council kept pushing, causing the already broken friend group more issues.

Now, with Naruto, they have a leader unwilling to let such things continue. Sirzechs would've allowed the interruption in the past, but Naruto shut down the disrespect immediately.

Now that they have a proper Satan to keep a keen eye on Domestic Affairs, Ajuka can truly pay full attention to his inventions in the Technology Department, and Serafall, despite being a political monster, can have a much easier time in Foreign Affairs due to Naruto making friends wherever he went.

"Before I was interrupted, I was saying that we will discuss the laws during the latter half of the meeting, because we have a more pressing matter to discuss. Bring them in." Naruto called.

Two burly soldiers dragged in a young looking man with green hair, and a scowl on his handsome face. They placed him in the center of the chambers where chains rose to keep him bound. Two more soldiers entered bringing in a man that has lots of black magic-like tattoos on his face. He has green hair that stands on its end, matching eyes, and pointed ears.

"Diodora Astoroth and Zephyrdor Glasya-Labolas, both heirs to your respective clans. Do you know why you have been arrested and currently stand trial before the Satans this day?" Naruto intoned.

Both men shake their heads, as they are silenced by magic.

"No? Well allow me to enlighten you both."

A massive monitor was lowered above the Satans, while four screens appeared on the table in front of the Satans.

The screens lit up and began to play. It showed Diodora standing atop a ledge.

The footage is sped up a bit as it was just him and his bishop, a petite girl with a single large blue bow on her head, standing there until he looks over to the bishop.

"Now."

A magic arrow appears in front of the girl, and she shoots it downwards, the camera moves slightly to see that the arrow had shot through the shoulder of a man down below, as he is fighting off dozens of large hell beasts.

In his brief lapse of concentration, a large mutt lunges for him and wraps its teeth around his throat.

This footage is proof of Diodora killing the Glasya-Labolas heir.

A second figure walks up as the man is being torn to shreds.

It was Zephyrdor, painting the image that he came together with Diodora to murder the previous heir, and take his place.

"For Zephydor, I believe that a century in a Level 5 prison cell and his status as heir removed is a fitting punishment. Are we agreed."

"Yes, Lord Lucifer." The three other Satans intoned.

The guards were quick to take away Zephyrdor, while Diodora was looking a lot less confident.

"Now for Diodora. Your crimes go even further than simply murdering a fellow heir."

The monitors began playing again.

"Whoa! Careful there!" Diodora states as he catches a tripping nun.

"Oh! T-Thank you!" The girl smiles. "I'm always so clumsy!"

"I guess I'm glad I was here, then." Diodora continues. "So, I'm new around here, do you think you could show me around?"

"W-Well, you did save me, so I don't see why not!"

The footage cuts to Diodora looking much more cruel as he tortures the same nun.

"N-No! D-Diodora- P-Please stop! T-This isn't you!"

"Silence, bitch." He slaps her. "Did I say you could speak?"

He then cuts a finger off as she hollers.

"Shut up or I'll chop off another finger. You church bimbos are so fun to break. You fall head over heels for a guy with a kind smile, then the next thing you know you are kicked out. You are so pathetic."

"H-HELP!"

Another smack.

"Nobody can hear you, stupid bitch. Don't even bother... nobody will save you. I'll love to see when you break and all that hope drains from your eyes!"

The footage stops.

"That is Elizabeth Perina. Recently excommunicated nun of England's protestant church. The reason she was excommunicated? Falling in love with a devil." Naruto spoke gravely. His eyes begin to glow as his frustrations manifested. "It's bad enough when a Devil causes a nun or holy woman to be excommunicated, there we can barely hide behind the veil that they might have been an extra devil, unrelated to the seventy two pillars, but for a clan heir to do this, not once or twice, but seven times?!"

Diodora cowers, unused to being reprimanded and facing consequences.

Even Serafall looked frustrated at what she was seeing and made her opinion known. "You stupid boy. Do you have any idea what sating your depravity could've done in the long run? Another fucking Great War! Your stupidity would've been the cause of the extinction of the Biblical Faction!"

"With the company he keeps, it's no wonder why he is how he is." Naruto blithely stated as the screens showed a picture of Diodora speaking amiably with Shalba Beelzebub. "I believe there is only one outcome for such a degenerate."

"Death." The other Satans intoned.

"Death." Naruto concurred.

As the guards dragged away a struggling Diodora, still silenced by magic. Naruto once again addressed the Council. "Now that that is concluded, we can begin to discuss the unlawful creation of laws."

Entering Lucifer Castle, Naruto was exhausted, yet pleased with the meeting. Everything went according to plan, and none of the old men can do a thing about it.

Chuckling to himself, he nodded at the maids and butlers who greeted him with a bow. He was making his way to his office to double check his paperwork was properly filed, then he was going to bed.

Unfortunately, his good mood evaporated instantly. 'Why is she here?'

He entered the office to find a beautiful woman appearing to be in her early twenties, with silver hair and matching eyes. Her hair, which flows all the way down to her back, features a long braid on each side with small blue bows at the ends, while the rest is let down, ending in twin braids.

Two former lovers stood as they stared at each other. It was the first time in 200 years since they were alone in the same room.

"Why are you here, Grayfia?"

"I'm sorry." She rasped, sorrow and guilt palpable in her tone. "It was you. You are the man I love, the man I've always loved, but I deluded myself into thinking otherwise. I-I… I-"

Like a dam, the emotions of guilt began to spill out as tears flowed out of her eyes.

"I love you."

Naruto sighed, he just moved on. There's no way he could trust her again after everything. "I'm sorry, Grayfia, but I don't-"

"Please! I'm sorry! I'll do anything, just don't leave me!" Grayfia pleaded as clung to him. She lost him once, and she knew if he finished his sentence, she'd lose him again, but permanently. "We'll be together once again! I want to marry you! I made a mistake and I'm willing to change for you! Please don't-"

A sharp crack rang through the office. Naruto slapped her out of her rambling. "I finally, finally, managed to drag myself from the pit you left me in, and now you decide to come and ruin me again? Do you truly hate me that much or are you just selfish? Not to mention, you're married, and have a kid! I thought you were a Devil of Pride not Greed."

He walked pass her to his desk, removing his jacket and tie on the way. This situation was stressing him out.

Grayfia stood there a moment, lost on what to do, before she decided. She first undid the braids in her hair. Each one undone and the ribbons dropped to the floor. Her hands then moved to her corset as she started to undo the buttons, slowly undressing. Removing her corset, she moved onto her shirt removing it and the plain white bra she wore beneath her uniform that was struggling to contain her bountiful breasts.

Not even when her breasts bounced free did he look up from the papers on his desk. Grayfia knew he was a Devil of Lust, but his self control surpassed all others.

Hoping to catch his attention, she slowly unzipped her skirt, allowing the noise to fill the room, and let it fall to the floor. All she had on now was her stockings, a lace garter belt, panties, and heels, everything white but her black heels. She turned and pulled the panties up a bit higher to bring attention to her plump ass.

A small summoning circle appeared above her hand, and a collar with the nickname he used to call her on it, landed on her hand.

She catwalked towarss him and around his desk, then landed on her knees next to him. He finally deigned to give her attention, but even then, his eyes didn't stray.

"You are right and wrong. I haven't been married to Si-Heir Gremory in over a century. He married a cousin of his from the branch family of the Gremory clan, and Millicas is their son. But you are right that I am a Devil of Pride, but with this collar, this will symbolize me throwing away my pride just to be yours. To be near you. To be touched by you. To be owned by you." She held out the collar towards him, her head tilted down, and eyes looking up into his own. "The Lucifuge clan has been in service of the Lucifer clan for millennia. Now I am your servant, in any way you want, my Lord."

Despite his self control, she could see the burning desire in his eyes. A literal flame danced in his blue irises, the physical manifestation of the smoldering passion that threatened to overwhelm her. But she could also see the hesitation. The fear of being hurt once again. She almost lost hope, almost gave up entirely, when he reached out and tentatively picked the collar up.

Her heart rate sped up as she instinctively sat with her back straight, head up, her ass resting on her heels, legs spread apart, and her arms raised to hold her hair behind her head.

He could easy use magic to place the collar on. A snap of his fingers and it would be placed around her neck. She would've been fine with that, and she actually expected him to do that.

But he took his time unbuckling the collar not taking his eyes off of hers. He moved forward and placed the collar around her neck, his eyes still not leaving her's as he buckled the collar. When he moved back, a feeling of pure joy bubbled inside her. She couldn't help the brilliant smile and shed tears as she placed her hands on her legs, palms upwards.

"I am stressed, Fia. Relieve me." Was all he said as he picked up a journal and began writing.

"Yes, Master." Was her prompt response, before she briefly paused, then continued. She referred to him as Master without conscious thought. It was just a fact, now. But she knew he liked Japanese culture, so she should make sure to ask what his preference was. "Do you prefer Master, or Naruto-sama?"

"Either is fine. Five of my peerage members already refer to me with the -sama honorific." He said.

"Thank you, Master." She said as she fished his cock out. She took a big whiff of his scent, not know how much she missed every detail of the phallus until it was back in her face.

Before she could kiss it, she felt his hand grip her hair. "I will say this once, and only once: never betray me again. Do you understand?"

Grayfia looked into the eyes of her new master. "Yes, Master! I swear! Never again!"

"Good." With that, he guided her lips from the base of his shaft, to the tip. She made sure to kiss it all the way to the top. He let go, and she easily deepthroated the massive shaft. Devil bodies were made for sex, so she easily brought his length down her throat.

She will savor this moment and every moment she has with him from now on.