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"Greetings everyone." resonated the voice of a certain silver-haired maid "I Grayfia Lucifuge, a servant of the great house of Gremory Family, has been charged with the honor of refereeing this unique match between Naruto Phenex and the combined peerages of Riser Phenex and Rias Gremory. My master, Sirzechs-sama, the Lucifer of the underworld, will also be observing this match as he thinks that this match will show us the potential of the upcoming generation. After taking in the opinions of both Naruto-sama and Rias-sama, we have decided to use a replica of a very wide clearing that surrounds the city of Kuoh as the battlefield for the match." Grayfia explained and the sense of distaste that she held for the match was palpable in her cold voice that boomed throughout the stadium.
GREMORY CASTLE.
"Naruto my boy, you can still get yourself out of this mess. Just tell everyone that you don't want to fight and I will handle the rest" Revan, the current head of Phenex house muttered while ruffling Naruto's bright blonde hair lovingly like he always do whenever they talk about something serious.
His bright golden hair always brings back the loving memories of his little brother...Minato, the most powerful and equally popular devil whom the underworld still misses dearly.
'Oii... lazy big brother, just wait and watch, I'm going to become a very powerful devil in no time' feeble voice of a small child resonated in the mind of Revan.
Minato was Revan's most precious person. He was the source of light that kept the solitary flame of Phenex clan illuminated even in the most thunderous storms that ever invaded Underworld. And that's the reason why Revan loves Naruto so much, even more than his own children because he is like a priceless memento of his little brother. His dear little brother.
Hearing his father's words, Naruto's head perked up as he smiled at the worried man "You are right old man. I also don't want to figh-" he trailed off with a distracted look as his mind abruptly remembered some rather sweet words from the conversation that he and his mother had yesterday.
'Naruto Phenex, if you... by any chance are defeated by that idiot or that tomato girl, then I promise on my unending love for you that I will cut down both of your legs and will keep your immobile body forever beside myself'.
A shudder trailed down through his whole body at the mere thought of his mother's words. Slowly looking back at his father, Naruto's lips forged a weak forceful smile "Ummm...but I'm a Phenex and I don't back off from these types of small fights" he finished his statement in a heavy courageous tone which was accompanied by a dramatic pose in order to look brave.
Revan deflated at his son's antics and shook his head in amusement when he realized the reason for Naruto's weird behavior "You are still afraid of your mom, eh Naruto?" he teased, enjoying the small talk he was having with his child.
Naruto's face twitched at his father's implication but did little or nothing to deny his claims. Knowing that his his father won't shut up until he answers his question, Naruto pouted "Ohhh come on, she's not a normal devil, you know. She is like those over the top imaginary evil devils" at this father's confused face, a weary look marred Naruto's face "You know the devils from the human books who eats rotten flesh and drinks the blood of virgins" he explained timidly and smiled when he saw a look of realization engulf his father's face.
Revan remained silent for a while before a burst of amusing laughter escaped his mouth "Hahaha... Naruto, what if she hears us. We will be doomed for sure" he said between his laugh.
Naruto was about to laugh at his father's comment but ceased when his eyes registered a very familiar face standing behind his father. His smile immediately transformed into a nervous laugh as he looked back to his smiling father "Ye-ah old man... But I think that we should not make fun of anyone on their back" he squeaked, sweating profusely under the withering glare of the person who now had a very sweet smile on her face, too much sweet for Naruto's taste.
Between the fits of laughter, Revan somehow noticed the nervous look on Naruto's face and waved his hand at him to ease his worries "Oh my boy...don't worry about anything. Layla is still with that hot lady Venelana" he whispered with a lecherous smile and a suggestive wiggle of his eyebrows. He continued laughing for a few more seconds before his eyes again glanced at an aghast Naruto who now had a look of pure horror etched on his face. Frowning ever so slightly at his child's reaction, Revan spoke "Naruto, why are you afraid? You are sweating as if Layla herself is standing behind me" he joked in order to lighten up the mood, but a chilling tremor rocked his whole body when Naruto just meekly smiled in response.
Gulping loudly at the expression that Naruto had on his face Revan whispered: "Oiii...you are sweating as if Layla is standing behind me" he gulped again, but this time a little more loud. His body started shivering when Naruto didn't answered his query "Tell me my boy" he asked frantically, his face now as pale as a white sheet of paper.
"Revan my dear..." an overly sweet slurring whisper reached the ears of the adult Phenex.
'Oh dear Satan, tell me, Have you reincarnated in the body of my wife?'
Quivering in fear, Revan slowly turned around to face the inevitable and inescapable wrath of his wife, Layla "Layla dear, You have to understand that I was just joking with Naruto. I did-" his apology was cut short as a stream of fire engulfed the beautiful body of his wife. Knowing very well about what's going to happen next, Revan snapped his fingers and vanished in a trail of dark yellow fire, but not before giving a sheepish look to a shell shocked Naruto.
Layla ceased her fire when she noticed that Revan has escaped her wrath this time. Crossing her hands below her breast, she pouted "Hmph... bastard, always swooning over other women. Am I not enough for him?" she asked to no one in particular.
"Umm... I think you are very beautiful, mother" Overcoming his previous shock, Naruto muttered with a shy look on his face.
Layla's head perked up at the cute compliment and soon Naruto found himself engulfed in a very tight hug "Ohhh my Naruto baby, always know how to lighten up my mood huh... " she cooed and much to Naruto's further embarrassment, rubbed their cheeks together. She can never be angry on him, after all, he is her most precious person.
Taking some deep breaths, Naruto tried to escape the confinement of soft mounds of flesh "Mot-ther let me go, everyone is looking at us" Naruto managed to squeak out in the rather tight hold of his mother.
Layla unwrapped her hands from Naruto's body and looked around her. To her surprise she found that every devil present including Sirzerchs, Saala, Venelana, and Lord Gremory were looking at them with amusement lingering in their eyes. Collecting her bearings quickly, Layla glared at them "What?!! Have you never seen a mother talk with her little child?" she exclaimed in anger which was enough to make every devil drift their eyes away from them. Satisfied with the result, Layla flicked her hair gracefully and turned around to face Naruto "So Naruto have you made any strategy for the upcoming fight?" she chirped, her previous demeanor completely gone to Satan know where.
In the response to the question of his mom, Naruto just smiled nervously at her, he really forgot to make a strategy dammit, "Umm...no" he murmured gently and mustered his best innocent look in order to protect himself from his mother's wrath.
Layla frowned at the answer of her child "Aww...my little boy was in so much stress that he forgot to plan a strategy." Layla said as her hands gently caressed Naruto's cheeks. "But don't worry Naruto-kun, I have a surprise for you" she exclaimed with a bright smile and soon started jumping in the excitement which in turn made her heavenly orbs bounce uncontrollably in the air while breaking every rule of Physics.
Naruto for a mere moment got a dazed look on his face as he relished in the jiggle of his mother's breast. Realizing what nefarious thoughts his mind was processing, Naruto shook his head harshly before speaking "Umm...what surprise mother?" he asked, mentally fighting himself to control his eyes from looking back at the well-endowed breast of his mother.
Layla, oblivious to her son's inner turmoil wriggled her eyebrows in a mischievous manner "You won't believe it Naruto, but after hearing about the rating game, your friend Souna Sitri went to the Lucifer castle and had an argument with that Sirzerchs-baka about the unfairness of the game. Even after an hour long argument that idiot didn't changed the stipulations of the game. So after realizing that she can't help you with the stipulation matter, she sent you a little present instead." Layla finished her explanation with a fond smile. She always knew that Souna is far better than that red-haired whining pest.
'Souna?' After hearing his mother's long explanation about how his friend argued with the Lucifer for him, Naruto quickly glanced at the other side of the room where Souna was standing alongside her peerage. She must have noticed his gaze on her because at the exact same moment she also turned her head around.
Noticing her movement, Naruto flashed a bright smile and waved at her, a gesture that made the poor girl blush slightly. Naruto then turned his eyes back to Layla and smiled "What's the present mother?" he exclaimed and at his excited tone Layla couldn't help but smile.
"Ohh...wait Naruto," Layla said and quickly waved her hands in some strange manner. Naruto confused by the action, was about to ask her something but ceased as a bright beam of light engulfed the area around them.
"This is your present Naruto," Layla exclaimed and on queue, a girl around Naruto's age stepped out from the shimmering light.
Naruto's eyes almost bulged out from his eye sockets as they observed the beautiful...no very beautiful...fuck...preternatural beauty who was standing in front of him.
The girl had medium length sky blue hair that covered her light blue right eye. She adorned a narrow face and had purple hair clips towards the left side of her hair and matching flower-shaped ribbon on the same side. The girl completed her look with a hairband above her head and a normal maid uniform over her petite yet beautiful body. Overall she was looking fabulous, at least in Naruto's opinion.
"Woah..." Naruto trailed off with an awestruck look as he basked in the presence of the girl who was blushing at the amount of attention she was getting from Naruto.
"I'm glad you liked me Master Naruto," the girl whispered, still not looking in the eyes of Naruto.
Realizing that the girl was feeling a bit shy around him, Naruto flashed a small smile in order to ease her worries "Of course...you are very...very beautiful you kno-" Wait? MASTER? His head shot towards his mother who for an unknown reason was glaring at the blue-haired girl "Mother!! Why is she calling me Naruto-sama?" he inquired with a tilt of his head
"Umm...because she is the first member of your peerage, Naruto" Layla answered with a strained smile, not liking the attention that the girl was getting from her Naruto. Deep inside she already knew it would happen, after all, Naruto has a thing or two for maids. Even when he was a child, he used to spent his whole day running after the maids of their mansion, and that is why Layla fired them all, except the old ones.
Naruto froze. His mind stopped working. Why? Simple, because he always wanted a maid to be his first peerage member. He had even made stupid plans about exchanging Grayfia for Rias' freedom, but now after hearing the words of his mom, his poor mind was scattered into shards. Do he really have a maid as his friend now? After a while when his mind started functioning again, he slowly turned around to face the blue-haired girl "Ummm...so you are my?" he murmured out.
The girl frowned at her master's shocked face. Why is he looking confused? Did he not like her? Snapping out from her thoughts, the girl smiled at Naruto "I'm Rem, your soon to be pawn master Naruto. I'm a former maid of Sitri house. Souna offered me to your mother in hope that I can help you in your upcoming battle" she introduced herself and bowed to him in order to show some respect.
Naruto's eyes sparkled at the innocence of the girl. Never in his boring life, he had met a devil so innocent, heck she looked more of an angle than a boring devil "You are very nice, Rem!!" he exclaimed, startling Rem and every other devil present, especially two utterly jealous teen devil girls.
Rem smiled brightly at her master's words "You are also very nice, Naruto-sama" she whispered and tilted her head slightly, a gesture that made her look even more innocent and cute.
At his friend's sweet words, a bashful expression captured Naruto's face "Umm...thanks Rem!" he responded, rubbing back of his head sheepishly. At that moment a sense of realization suddenly struck Naruto "Umm...Rem you are my first peerage member, right?" he asked, and as soon as Rem nodded her head in conformation, a blinding bright smile covered his face. He finally has a peerage member! A peerage! Ohhh yeah!. Now he can rub this fact on the face of that Rias!
Rem who observing her master in confusion suddenly let out a small gasp when Naruto quickly appeared in front of her. Timidly she looked up and found herself lost in his deep sapphire eyes which were shimmering with happiness.
"Well, Rem...I don't really like this peerage system, you know" Naruto muttered and unlike usual this time his tone had some seriousness in it. "According to me it is just a fancy name given to the act of slavery and that's why I never tried to get a peerage for myself. I never had any true friend in my childhood and that's why instead of having slaves on my feet, I always wanted people whom I can call friends" He explained with a small smile "So you don't worry about how I will treat you, for me, you are my first true friend! Also, I don't like you calling me master, call me Naruto instead" he exclaimed and ruffled the hair of a shell shocked girl in loving manner.
Rem was speechless, never in her life she has seen or heard about a devil like Naruto. He was just so much of an... idiot. She was sure, if someone else was in his place then that person would have used everything for his/her own welfare, but this boy... this prince of underworld dislike the very thing that Devils uses to show their supremacy over other beings. Now she understood what her previous owner, Souna had meant when she told her that Naruto is a very interesting individual. A bright smile slowly got embroidered on her face as she relished in the warmth that Naruto emanated "Ok... mas... Naruto" she whispered.
[—Other side of the Room—]
"Who's that blue haired girl?" an annoyed and jealous Akeno asked her friend Souna.
Rias who silently was standing beside Akeno perked up at the question. She also wanted to know about that girl who's smiling and flirting with her hus- Naruto.
Souna sighed at her friend's question, she was just waiting for the moment when one of her friends would ask her about Rem and needless to say, Souna Sitri was not disappointed "She's Rem. A former servant of Sitri clan" she answered in her usual even tone.
"Former?" Rias asked, her lips forming a downward curvature at the words of her best friend.
Souna nodded and adjusted her glasses before answering, "Yeah, she's Naruto's pawn now. My sister and I gifted her as a present to him" she said casually, shocking the other two devil girls.
"This means, Naruto-kun has a girl in his peerage now. Great... Just Great!" Akeno scowled and whispered some incoherent words under her breath. She wanted to be the only girl in Naruto's life but Souna ruined her dream by giving this blue haired girl to him.
Rias, on the other hand, was twitching madly "Why you gave him a peerage member, Souna?" she asked in a strained whisper, barely restraining herself from yelling curses in front of everyone.
That did it for Souna. Turning around, Souna glared at Rias "Because this fight crosses every line of unfairness, Rias! Naruto was trapped in this fight and that idiot didn't even argue because of you. When he heard that you have accepted the challenge, he thought that arguing will only hinder your chance of freedom!" Souna snapped while cursing herself inwardly for losing the control over her emotions.
Rias' and Akeno's eyes shot wide in surprise at their friend's outburst. They had never seen her so angry... well at least not towards them. Overcoming her shock, Rias placed a hand on Souna's shoulder "I didn't do this because of any selfish reason, Souna. I accepted the challenge because I didn't want to see Naruto get thrashed by Riser's peerage" she stated with a small frown on her face "While I will also not deny the fact that deep inside, my heart still yearns for freedom, Souna, I don't want to marry Naruto just because of a stupid marriage contract" Rias whispered, momentarily surprising Souna who had never seen Rias this serious.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, please take your respective seats. The match is about to begin" Grayfia's booming voice made everyone silent and soon many high-class Devils from different houses started taking their respective seat in the stadium.
Noticing that the match is about to start, Rias took a deep breath before smiling at Souna "Don't worry I will not let anyone hurt that idiot" she chirped and vanished with a flash of light.
"Idiot... Huh..." Souna whispered.
[Battlefield].
"You can still retreat from this useless fight, little brother. This fight only has one outcome and that is... my win!" Riser Phenex, the self-proclaimed prince of underworld exclaimed in glee as his eyes stared at Naruto who was standing at the other side of the clearing. Riser was currently standing in the middle of a forest and was surrounded by his peerage from every direction. Beside his peerage, Rias Gremory was standing quietly with her own group of friends consisting of Kiba, Akeno, Koneko, Asia, and Issei.
Hearing the egoistic words of his brother, Naruto's lips formed a downward curvature "You are still naive, big brother. You can't decide the outcome of a battle before it even starts. We both are Phenex and you know a Phenex never retreats from the battlefield without defeating his opponent" he muttered while palming his face in disappointment. How could Riser forget these basic rules of a battle?
The words of Naruto only angered Riser furthermore
"You don't know anything about these Rating games, Naruto. These games are for powerful individuals and you aren't looking powerful to me from any angle. You lack our famous flames and that's why you are going to lose this match" he retorted and the grin on Riser's face returned as his eyes turned veered at Rias "And you Gremory!! You are lucky that I can't attack you in this match but remember this, I will not allow you to win this match before me" he snarled.
Having enough of Riser's nonsense babbling, Rias turned around and growled at him "I will win this fight, Riser!" she shouted while her friends nodded their heads in agreement.
Rem was confused, Riser and Rias were supposed to be a team, then why they are fighting with each other. Looking up at her master who had a serious look on his face, Rem poked him on shoulder "Umm... why are they fighting with each other, Naruto? They are supposed to be a team, aren't they?" she inquired.
Naruto drifted his eyes away from the bickering of the heirs and dropped his head down in disappointment "They are always like this, Rem. My brother thinks too much of himself and that red haired girl..." he stopped and leaned over so that no one could hear him "She's a tsundere. And that girl beside her is a Yandere. They both are after my life, but don't think about them, let them do whatever they want to do" he finished with an awkward laugh while leaving Rem completely speechless.
'Master is so brave! He didn't fall for their charm!' Rem thought while fidgeting with her dress.
Riser who was eyeing the conversation between the two devils smiled mischievously "Hey Naruto, who's is this gorgeous beside you" he asked in a lecherous tone that made Rem a little uncomfortable.
This did it for Naruto, his eyes narrowed at Riser and the amount of anger they were radiating even made Rias took some steps back in fear "Keep your hungry eyes away from her brother, otherwise things won't end well for you" he warned, not liking someone ogle his friend.
While most of the people flinched at Naruto's tone, Riser didn't even twitched "Hmpphh, I was just asking about her name because she would have made a nice Bishop, but now that you have challenged me, I promise she will face my wrath too" he snarled and his cruel smile made Rem even more nervous about her and her master's safety.
Before Naruto could retort any further, Grayfia's voice interjected their argument "The match is about to start, please take your respective position"
Every devil present tensed and quickly settled down in a fighting stance, well expect for Riser and Rias who stayed behind to keep an eye on each other.
"Start!"
{Meeting Room}.
The large beautifully crafted Victorian style room was filled with noble Devils. From the Gremory and Phenex house to the Sitri and Baels. Many had come to watch the unique rating game between the Heir of Phenex and the combined peerages of third born of the Phenex house and young heiress of Gremory House. The spectators had divided themselves equally, the older members of the Gremory and Phenex family grouped together whereas the normal guests were just staying wherever they were.
The heir of Sitri Clan, Souna, was sitting beside her peerage members along with Sairaorg and was watching the large plasma screen that was projecting the battle arena.
"Who will win, any guess?" Sirzerchs, the Lucifer of the Underworld asked his wife excitedly. He knew this was an unfair match but he really wanted to see Naruto's black flames in action.
Saala frowned at her husband's antics "It is obvious Sirzerchs, either Riser or Rias" she stated as if it was the most obvious thing in the underworld.
Sirzerchs slumped at his wife's uninterested tone and was about to cheer her up but a sound of scoff that startled everyone stopped him in his stride. He and Saala both turned their head around and saw that it was Ravel who scoffed at them and was now openly glaring at them. Frowning slightly at the weird behavior of the child, Sirzerchs asked, "What happen dear Ravel?"
In answer, Ravel's glare intensified ten folds "You are wrong Lady Saala. The one who will win this game will be none other than my brother Naruto" she exclaimed in confidence, surprising everyone momentarily by her proclamation.
"Enton: Unzari Heisoku" "Inferno Release: Unearthly Obliteration"
Naruto's deep voice from the television echoed in the silent room, making all the devils look back to the screen again.
Deafening silence claimed the room. Not a single movement was made; it was unlikely that anyone was breathing aside from an excited Ravel who was looking at the screen in awe. Despite what she had just seen, she was remarkably calm and excited.
"Wh-hat is that?" Sairaorg Bael, the heir of Bael house muttered in shock, not believing what his eyes were witnessing. Souna who was sitting next to him also had an expression of pure shock on her usually stoic face. "N-n... Naruto" a faint whisper escaped her mouth.
"See... Brother is the best!!" Ravel stated smugly with twinkling eyes as she relished in the shocked expression of people around her. Hmmphh...and they thought brother can be defeated.
[Battlefield].
"Start!"
"Let's finish this quickly..." Naruto said in an annoyed tone and before anyone could even move slightly, he brought his left hand in front of his mouth and made a strange sign with his fingers.
"Enton: Unzari Heisoku" "Inferno Release: Unearthly Obliteration"
The result was both spectacular and devastating at the same time. A leviathan flowing stream of jet-black flames escaped Naruto's mouth and inundated the whole battlefield in just mere seconds. The flames scorched everything, from giant trees to humongous stones that came in its path.
The shocked Devils on the other side were unable to react in time and were engulfed in the hot embrace of the raging flames.
"Riser Phenex's 8 Pawns, 2 Rooks, 2 Bishops, and 2 Knights have been eliminated. While Rias-sama's Pawn, Rook and a Knight have been el-eliminated" Grayfia's shaky tone did little or nothing to hide her shock. She was both impressed and carious of the devastating powerful flames that the young child adorned in his arsenal.
After hearing the announcement Naruto deflated "Mou... They were supposed to be defeated by that attack" he said , his eyes fixed on the smoke and rubble in front of him, while Rem, who was too much in shock only nodded her head lightly.
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