"Speech"
'Thought'
"Attack/creature"
Chapter 4. Daddy's Girl
Words couldn't describe the hurt, pain and betrayal that Asia was feeling at the moment. Currently the former member of the church was alone in her small apartment and curled into a tight ball on the ground. Her mother's bible was clenched tightly into her chest, while the only sound within the room was her raspy whimpers. Showing that she had been crying to the point of nearly losing her voice.
"I've failed God." Asia wailed in sadness, as she was completely heartbroken. Considering her dream of serving God and the last few years of her life had been destroyed because she wanted to help someone in need. That someone being a real Devil above all things.
However, as Asia was consumed in her depression. The door to her apartment started to magically unzip like a jacket. Revealing her older brother Giorno and their friend Bruno. Both of whom were instantly disheartened to see the bright and kind girl in such a defeated state.
"Asia." Giorno spoke softly, as he watched the girl twitch and look up to him. "It's going to be okay."
Stumbling to her feet and holding her hands out wide, Asia quickly ran straight into her older brother and hugged the boy.
"I-I just wanted to help." The girl began in a low and exhausted voice. Letting Giorno see the effect Asia's excommunication had on her. "I didn't think the church would get mad!"
"Asia I'm sure whatever you've done was completely justified." Giorno reassured softly, while he began to stroke his hands through Asia's long blond hair. "There is no need to cry anymore your family is here to take you home."
"W-where is Dad?" Asia asked.
Giorno frowned slightly and looked over to Bruno, who was watching over the two protectively.
"Father wanted to take care of something." Giorno answered simply. "He will be here shortly to come see you."
"That's good." Asia repiled, while she backed away and rubbed her arms. "I would like to return home. I feel so much hate, lust, evil and other negative feelings from this place since my excommunication. I use to be surrounded by so much joy and happiness, but now I feel none of that. Now it's like this overwhelming darkness is circling me like some sort of prey."
"What do you mean you feel things?" Giorno asked suddenly, as he himself couldn't feel anything. This of course made the older sibling's mind race at the possibility that Asia may have inherited their father's ability to sense emotions. Something that Giorno never inherited from his father even with his newly improved body.
"I just feel them. What can you not feel them? The feelings are all around us." Asia pointed out, while she slightly shuttered. "It's so vulgar and evil. I don't understand how you couldn't notice it."
Moving down onto one knee, Giorno looked at his younger sister with a small proud smirk. "Asia how long have you been able to feel things? Have you told Father about these feelings?"
"Ever since I was little, but what's the big deal Giorno? Isn't it normal for people to have these feelings?" Asia asked innocently, which only made the elder sibling shake his head.
"Did you never listen to Father's stories of when he fought in the war?" Giorno asked, which made Asia shake her head from side to side.
"No I didn't like listening to Dad's war stories. I don't like violence." Asia explained in a sweet voice that made both Giorno and Bruno smile.
"So she wouldn't know." Bruno laughed in a low voice, as even in this awful situation Asia's innocence was enough to bring some joy into the situation.
"Don't know what?" Asia asked softly, as she was beyond confused.
"Asia you inherited something very special from Father. It's an ability that so far has been exclusive to a very few amount of people." Giorno explained softly, which made the girl's eyes widen in surprise. "You like Father have the ability to sense emotions. This is something that I have never had the ability to do, as even through all my training and enhancements I've never came close to reaching the surface of Father's power and abilities. You on the other hand." Giorno couldn't help himself from smiling wide and ruffling Asia's messy hair. "Well it seems you're closer to Father than I could ever hope to reach."
"Y-you really mean that!" Asia asked in a surprised voice, while overjoyed to be compared closely to the man she idolized.
"Yes I do mean that Asia." Giorno replied before hugging his little sister. "You're an incredible young woman."
Bruno smiled at the small brother and sister moment, but at the same time he thought of the question that was lingering in Giorno's mind. That of course being just how similar was Asia to her father? The girl never trained and was a pacifist by nature, but could in theory hold power that could come close if not even rival that of her father's. After all she was a daddy's girl through and through.
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(With Naruto)
Walking down the halls of the Vatican, Naruto was accompanied by only Risotto. Considering the rest of Naruto's squad of assassins were ordered to take up post around the Vatican and act on instructions in case the situation got out of hand. However, Naruto didn't really worry about the situation spiraling out of his control. Considering for the moment his target was the Pope, a human who possessed little to no real power outside of his influence in the church.
Though it didn't take long for Naruto and Risotto to be noticed by members of the church. Considering they had just strolled their way in unannounced, which was why church members were rushing their location from a distance.
"Halt intruder! State your business!" A member of the church spoke up, as he along with a group of armed guards blocked Naruto's path.
"Shall I take care of them boss?" Risotto asked with a gleam in his eye, which made the individuals tense up.
"No Risotto there is no need." Naruto mumbled in an off handed tone, as his Rinnegan flared to life and an invisible forced knocked all the men to the side. "Don't waste your energy on the mindless grunts."
Risotto nodded and continued to follow Naruto past the easily dispatched church members. Leading the two towards the end of the hall, where a set of giant golden doors was laid out before them. A sight that made the two stop in their tracks, while the assassin merely scoffed.
"Giant ornate doors decorated in gold." Risotto began in a low and board tone. "The church really is a bunch of pretentious assholes."
Nodding in response, Naruto held his right hand outward. "Yes the gold is a little over the top." The leader of the Passione repiled, as a swirl of blue chakra began to violently gather in his palm. "Honestly it's an eyesore to look at."
"Rasengan!" Naruto called out in fury, as instead of pushing the signature ball of chakra into the doors. Naruto threw his attack straight into the giant doors. Blasting both off their hinges and sending them sliding into the main corridor where the Pope resided.
"What is the meaning of this!" The Pope yelled loudly, while he glanced towards Naruto from the large golden throne he was seated upon.
"Hmm a golden throne as well?" Naruto mumbled in an uninterested voice.
"Like I said Boss, pretentious assholes." Risotto added in with a slight chuckle. "Though it looks like the church is rather arrogant. No Angels as far as the eye can see. Just a bunch of weak followers that can easily be killed."
Quickly and without warning, Naruto along with Risotto were surrounded by an overwhelming number of the Pope's personal guard. All of whom were pointing serval light based weapons at Naruto and his subordinate.
"I asked you why you're here!" The Pope began, while he stood to his feet. "Are you assassin's from the Devil or Fallen Angel factions here to cause conflict?"
Naruto laughed and shook his head, while he took a few steps forward making all the guards slightly twitch in anticipation.
"Unfortunately for you I am not, but allow me to introduce myself. My name is Naruto Uzumaki, the strongest human alive and the leader of the Passione." Naruto began in a strong and commanding voice, while his Sharingan and Rinnegan burst to life for all to see. "And you're sitting in my chair."
The Pope actually began to laugh in response to Naruto's claim and looked condescendingly down upon the blond. "Do you honestly expect me to believe that the- . . ." The Pope began, but was silenced the moment his body was teleported forward. A rapid change in movement, which made the figurehead of the church stumbled forward and fall flat on his face. Meanwhile his guards all looked on in disbelief, as they were surrounding the man they were trying to protect instead of the intruders.
"You know Risotto." The voice of Naruto began in an uncaring tone, which made the Pope's eyes grow wide. Then with fear laced in his body the man looked over his shoulder. Finding Naruto seated on his throne with an amused expression and his chin rested against his hand, while his line of sight was glanced to his right side. Where Risotto was standing patiently and looking directly back to the Pope.
"What is it Boss?" The assassin asked, while his lips curled into a smirk.
"It might make me a pretentious asshole myself, but fuck all my ass has never been this comfortable." Naruto revealed in a pleased voice, while he wiggled his backside further into the throne. "I think when we are done here I'm taking this with me."
Risotto took a slight bow. "I'll make preparations to have it taken for you. Would you like it taken to your house in Naples or taken with you to Japan?"
"Definitely Japan." Naruto replied blissfully. "But enough about my new chair. It's time we get down to business. You approach me."
The Pope shuttered in fear, as he watched Naruto motion with his finger to come closer.
"W-what do you want?" The Pope stumbled through his words, which made Naruto click his teeth in anger.
So extending his hand outward, Naruto simply uttered. "Banshō Ten'in" and made the Pope's body propel forward and come to a sliding stop before Naruto's feet.
"I said approach me mongrel, not question me." Naruto snarled with a wave of superiority and power behind his voice.
"I-I'm sorry." The Pope groveled in fear, as he pressed his forehead into the marble flooring of the Vatican.
"I don't need your apology." Naruto replied in a simple tone, while he used his foot to lift the man's chin up. Forcing the Pope to make eye contact with him. "I'm here to ask one simple question! Why was my precious daughter Asia Argento excommunicated from your stupid church? Also think long and hard before you answer my question. Because if I don't like your answer, well you could probably figure out why I brought my head assassin with me."
"I-I, we uh. . . You must, gwahhh- . . ." The Pope shuttered before he began to violently throw up his own blood, which held an assortment of tiny razor blades. A result of Risotto's Sacred Gear in action.
"The Boss said answer his question. Not babble like a fool and waste time he could be spending with his daughter." Risotto yelled loudly, as he glared down at the man with a spiteful look.
The Pope nodded and wiped the blood from his mouth. "I'm sorry Mr. Uzumaki, Asia was excommunicated because she used her healing abilities on an injured Devil. Please show mercy on me however, as the choice wasn't mine to make. I'm just a simple servant and pawn to a much higher power."
"Well in that case." Naruto began softly, while his eyes glared down at the man. "Bring your fucking boss to me. Cause now I'm pissed, I mean you assholes really destroyed my precious Asia's dreams because she helped someone? Devil or not that is no excuse for your unforgivable sin."
The Pope quickly nodded and stood to his feet. "I'll call for my boss immediately." The man declared in a fearful tone, while his hands were quickly clasped together in prayer.
Naruto watched the Pope with a slight amount of interest, wondering to himself just what the man was trying to accomplish. However, as a blinding white light obstructed Naruto's view. Three golden sigils appeared behind the Pope and before Naruto knew it he was face to face with three heavenly entities.
The first was a male who appeared young in age, but Naruto knew for this dimension didn't mean much. The man had golden blond hair and green eyes, while his most striking feature was the twelve golden wings growing from his back. The individual was wearing a red robe with a gold cross on the front of his white alb, which had golden shoulder plates with a white sash and to finish things off he had a single halo floating above his head.
Next Naruto noticed an extremely beautiful woman with curly blonde hair and a voluptuous figure, which was a beauty beyond basic words. However, Naruto wasn't one to allow a pretty face to distract his anger. Instead he simply looked at the woman's twelve golden wings and floating halo. Leading Naruto to believe that he was before the presence of at least two angels.
However, what truly sent Naruto for a loop was the third individual. Who was none other than Griselda Quarta. Though the woman appeared vastly different from the previous encounter, as she now sported six white wings and a single halo above her head. Unfortunately before Naruto could make a comment on the woman's physical changes the Pope held his hands out wide and began to laugh.
"Hahah! Now you're screwed you ignorant sinners!" The Pope yelled with a sense of victory in his voice, while Risotto glared at the man and Naruto kept a neutral expression. "You now stand before the presence of two of the Four Great Seraphs. Quake in fear before the Archangel Michael and Gabriel!"
Naruto rolled his eyes at the man's over the top introduction, as he really couldn't care less. Instead he merely looked to Griselda with a blank face.
"It's been awhile Griselda." Naruto began softly, which made the Pope's mouth drop and the two powerful angels arch their eyebrows.
Gabriel tilted her head with a friendly and curious smile. "Griselda you're familiar with this human?"
"Yes, but it has almost been a year and a half since the last time he and I saw one another in person." Griselda admitted calmly, while at the same time folding her arms under her large bust. "But you're not one to visit the church often and certainly not in this type of spectacle. So tell me what is going on Naruto?"
"I'm here because of Asia." Naruto replied in a bitter voice, which made Michael lower his head in shame.
"What about Asia?" Griselda asked quickly and without hesitation.
"Wait you don't know?" Naruto replied in disbelief, while the woman shook her head. "Well apparently one of these bastards made the decision to excommunicate her from the church just because she used her healing on an injured Devil!"
"What!" Griselda shouted in a fit of rage that surprised everyone including Naruto. "I leave her for a few months and you decide to toss her out of the church for helping someone? How stupid can you be? Lord Michael was this your doing!"
Michael sighed and simply nodded. "Yes, it was a choice I made and regret. As you know with our current balance in Heaven due to what happened to God. I held the belief that if our religion weakened it would cause a calamity that could result in an end to Heaven as we know it. So I had no choice but to kick out those that might seem like a threat to the system like Asia."
"That's all you're gonna say!" Naruto roared at the top of his lungs, while he glared a hole right through the angel's head. "That you destroyed my daughter's dreams because it was inconvenient for your little system you have going on?"
"Yes." Michael answered simply, which made Naruto tighten his fists together. "If it makes you feel any better, it's nothing personal against young Asia. I would have made the same decision with any member of the church."
Griselda looked at the Archangel with a slight frown. "Even if those people were me or even Xenovia?"
"Oh course, the survival of Heaven and the Angel Faction takes priority above everything else." Michael answered without even blinking, which caused Griselda to lower her head. Considering the woman had devoted her entire life to the church and sacrificed so much for the name of God. However, to hear just how expendable she was in the eyes of her superiors truly upset her. Leaving Griselda with mixed feelings about her servitude within the church.
Naruto saw this action and couldn't hold back his festering anger any longer.
"You trash." The Boss of the Passione growled in a low and rage filled tone. "You would turn your back on your comrades so easily?"
"You insult me human, but yet are you any better than I? Could you really stand there and say you wouldn't make the same choices as myself to protect what is important?" Michael asked in response, which made Risotto of all people jump forward.
"Don't you dare compare the Boss to yourself!" The assassin yelled loudly, as he pointed a finger at the angel. "Unlike you he is a true leader that not only inspires his followers, but treats us like family! We do not follow the Boss for his power, but we follow him for his compassion and ideals! You ask if he would make the same decision as yourself? Well I know the Boss would sooner die than betray his own. He is the man who will change this world and the man I dedicated my life to serve under!"
Gabriel smiled at the assassin's words and looked at Naruto with interest. "Your subordinate speaks very highly of you, which means you're either a master manipulator or an exceptional person. Considering you're familiar with Griselda and the father of young Asia I'm inclined to believe the latter. So tell me human, just who are you?"
Standing to his feet, Naruto stood before the Angels with a sense of power and authority. "My name is Naruto Uzumaki, leader of the Passione and the strongest man alive. As such I represent all of humanity and speak for humans everywhere."
"Oh really?" Gabriel began with a slight chuckle in her voice. "I didn't know the humans had a leader. Huh, I'm learning all sorts of things when I'm not stuck in Heaven!"
Michael kept a stern face. "Actually the humans don't have a single unified leader. In fact, I've never heard of this man before. Tell me human does your kind know you speak for them? Or are you just another power seeking human spouting nonsense?"
"You speak down to me like you're some sort of higher power, but believe me mongrels." Naruto began firmly, as his Sharingan and Rinnegan replaced his blue eyes. Followed by Naruto summoning his full power, which coated his body in a cloak of golden sage chakra. Then finally Naruto unleashed a wave of his restrained power and began to shake the entire Vatican City on its foundation. A spectacle that placed both Gabriel and Michael on alert, as they realized Naruto was much more than a simple human. "You're nothing but insects when compared to me."
With that being said Naruto halted his little display and reverted back to his normal state, which caused everyone present to finally take a breath and recompose themselves. Griselda was shocked to her core, as she knew Naruto was above average. However, the power she just felt was more than anything she had ever seen or felt.
Michael and Gabriel on the other hand were sweating, as they had felt sheer power like that once before from God himself. Meaning that this human before them was some sort of anomaly that had power that far exceeded their own.
"However, I must say that there is something that I seek." Naruto began in an off handed tone, making both Michael and Gabriel tense up. "I seek the creation of a better world. One absent of hate, violence and war. So here is your one and only warning mongrels, I will make my goal a reality. I will protect this world and if you try to ruin the peace I'm working towards I will stop you dead in your tracks."
"Well if that is your goal perhaps we can work together?" Michael offered in a friendly tone.
"No." Naruto replied without event taking a moment to think. "I will never ally myself with someone who treats their comrades like tools that can be thrown away. Don't get me wrong I will not go against you and Heaven unless provoked, but after meeting you I have no desire to work with you. So leave my Church."
"Your church?" Gabriel asked softly.
Naruto nodded and reclaimed his seat. "Heaven is your domain, but Earth belongs to the humans. As such this church along with everything else is under my control and protection. So leave, unless you wish to challenge me for this land?"
Michael held his hands up and took a slight bow. "You seem like an admiral human with good intentions and I'm sorry we have gotten off on the wrong foot. However, I cannot simply give away my control of the church to you."
"Michael is right! The church is too important for us to just hand over." Gabriel protested with a slight pout. "We can't give into your demands."
"You will give in." Naruto replied in an uncaring voice. "I won't go off and reconstruct your religion or anything, but I'm taking away your grip on humanity. In fact I don't think you comprehend just how far my power in this world reaches. I have politicians, companies, celebrities and many more sources of influence under my control all over the world. In reality the church means nothing to me and my end goal, but it means everything to you. So I'm taking that away from you and there isn't anything you can do."
"Do you really want to make an enemy out of Heaven!" Gabriel shouted loudly, as she didn't like the idea of losing the church.
However, to her surprise Michael held his hand out and sighed softly. "Fine I shall submit to you demands then, but I do so with the hope of a better future. Though my peaceful compliance does come with a simple request."
"W-what! Michael how could you!" Gabriel yelled in disbelief.
"You felt his power Gabriel and if his influence reaches as far as he claims. Well starting a conflict with him would only hurt our faction in the long run. Like I said earlier, I will do anything to ensure the survival and prosperity of the Angel Faction." Michael explained in an exhausted voice. "All we can hope for now is a deal to work towards mending the gap we have created and work towards a better future."
Naruto laughed and shook his head. "You really don't understand the concept of not up for debate do you? I don't have to make any deal with you at all. The church is mine and you can't do anything about it mongrel."
"I do, but my request is simple." Michael admitted, as he held his hand out to Griselda. "I'll entrust the church in your care only if you keep Griselda by your side as an embassy between your faction and my own. You seem to have a connection with her and she is a highly trusted member of the church. I hope in time we can make amends and strive towards that better future and Griselda could help towards making progress happen."
"Hey Griselda is my Queen!" Gabriel whined in an annoyed voice. "You can't go off making choices for her like that."
"It's fine Lady Gabriel." Griselda spoke up, while she slowly approached Naruto. "I will be more than happy to work with Naruto and his faction. I assume that I shall be staying with him and working under his orders."
Michael nodded. "Yes you shall be an important bridge in fixing the relations between Heaven and Naruto. My decisions have caused an obvious issue, but I feel time and cooperation can solve those problems."
Naruto sighed, as he wasn't wanting to work with the Angel Faction at all after everything that had happened. However, he liked Griselda and he would at least make an exception for her.
"Alright the terms are acceptable if Griselda is okay with them." Naruto began, while he watched Griselda take her place by his side. "So will you two leave now?"
Nodding his head Michael vanished in a golden light, while Gabriel gave a friendly smile and wave before vanishing as well. Leaving the Pope shaking in fear and looking right up to Naruto.
"Wh-what is going to happen to me?" The Pope asked with dread in his voice.
Standing to his feet, Naruto towered over the man and sntached the large hat off his head. "You're stripped as your title of Pope and you're free to leave." The blond began before tossing the hat to Risotto. "I'm naming your subordinate Pesci as the next Pope Risotto. Tell him the news after you get working on relocating my new chair."
Risotto laughed. "You're making that idiot the new Pope. I think you're just trying to spite the church at this point."
"Of course I am! They made my precious daughter cry." Naruto replied back with a small smirk. "And now I'm going to go check on Asia."
Risotto nodded. "I'll handle everything here for you Boss."
"Don't forget me." Griselda spoke up, as she followed after Naruto. "I want to see Asia as well!"
Naruto nodded and the two slowly began to make their way out of the Vatican. Though as they walked Naruto couldn't help himself from sliding a glance to Griselda. Looking at the beautiful woman's white wings and halo.
"So have you always been an Angel?" Naruto asked outright, while wasting no time beating around the bush.
"No I haven't, I'm the first of a new generation of re-incarnated Angels created through the Brave Saint System." Griselda explained in a matter of fact tone, which caught Naruto's interest. "In its core it's just an imitation of the Devil's Evil Pieces, but creates Angels instead of Devils."
"Hmmm interesting." Naruto mumbled, while he rubbed his chin. "Seems like the Angels had a similar idea to me then. Though if you're just the first then they are obviously behind me on progress."
"Yes from my understanding they are months away from selecting and creating more Angels." Griselda explained in a casual voice, while her angelic features disappeared to give her a more human appearance. "It took months for Heaven's researchers to run experiments and finally transform me into an Angel. That is why I have been gone for so many months and didn't know about Asia, but what have you created?"
"Evolved humans like myself, ones with power that is equal if not greater than the other factions." Naruto began as he laughed at Griselda's confused features. Since Naruto nor Asia had really explained to her the scope of Naruto's power. "Don't worry about it Griselda I'll tell you more about myself and my organization on our plane ride back to Naples. After all as my new assistant you'll need to know about all these things!"
"Assistant?" Griselda replied back with a disgusted voice. "I'm a former exorcist of the church and an Angel of Heaven. I refuse to be subjected to such a demeaning position!"
Naruto laughed loudly and tossed his head back. "Well if you want to go back with your mongrel buddies I won't stop you. I'll just have to find someone else to stick close to my side and help me."
"S-stick close to you." Griselda stuttered softly, which made Naruto nod with a goofy grin.
"Yeah! I'm always needing more help planning my days and running my organization. It's hard being the Boss of a global organization, so I definitely need someone to stay close to me and help!" Naruto explained in an upbeat voice, while resting his hand on Griselda's shoulder. Making the Angel of Heaven shake nervously. "In all honesty I was really happy that mongrel Michael had this idea. Since Asia always calls and tells me how great you are. So I figured you would be the best person for the job!"
"R-really? Asia tells you about me!" Griselda yelled nervously, while she along with Naruto left the Vatican and began to travel the city streets.
"Almost nonstop!" Naruto replied with booming laughter. "She always tells me how you spend so much time with her. She constantly boasts how you're so beautiful and kind, Asia even says you're similar to my late wife Aurora!"
Griselda smiled softly and her nervous emotions were replaced by a warm feeling in her chest. This of course made the woman rest her hands over her heart. "Asia is such a sweet girl, I love her so much. I'm honored to be compared to such an important person in her life."
Naruto nodded and looked forward with a blank face. "Yup she says you're just as awful in the kitchen as Aurora was!"
Griselda stumbled forward and almost fell flat on her face, but the woman quickly regained herself and looked up at the chuckling father with a flustered face. "I try my best!" Griselda declared in embarrassment, which only made Naruto snicker at her expense.
"Hehe Aurora use to always say that when she tried to cook dinner and failed. Poor woman if it wasn't for instant ramen and frozen meals she would have staved years before I met her." Naruto shared with fondness, as he began to recall memories of his wife. "Asia was right! You're a lot like her!"
"Well I Uh- . . ."
"Heh, I like that about you!" Naruto cut in with an oblivious and goofy smile, which made the Angel's body grow hot and her blush deepened. "So you absolutely need to be my assistant!"
Looking away and wiggling our her nervous emotions, Griselda took a hard swallow before nodding. "F-fine, I'll be your assistant, but I have a question. Why do you keep calling Lord Michael and the Angels mongrels?"
"Well it's simple really. They look down and treat humans like we are nothing besides a pawn in their game. I mean Asia is a prime example of this. I'm merely showing them the proper amount of respect they deserve by calling them what they truly are. Well that and I also lost my temper with how they treated my daughter. So that was probably the biggest reason, but I hope I didn't offend you in anyway. Considering I actually like you."
Griselda shook her head. "No I understand."
Naruto grinned from ear to ear and turned towards Asia's apartment, which was one of the nicests places to live for miles. Considering the Boss of the Passione wasn't going to let his precious daughter live in some rundown building. He along with Aurora had both experienced life as orphans, which was why he wanted to give Asia the best he could.
"Well I'm glad you're my new assistant and I'm sure Asia will be overjoyed to know you're coming with us!" Naruto began happily, while he along with Griselda marched up to Asia's door.
Then with smiles on both their faces, Naruto and Griselda peeked inside the apartment to find Asia happily chatting with Bruno and Giorno. Showing that both boys had been working hard to lift her spirits up.
"Asia!" Naruto yelled childishly, which made the girl look to the door with pure joy.
"Dad, Griselda!" Asia called out, as she jumped to her feet and ran straight for the adults. Both of whom held their arms wide for the girl to come running too.
Bruno and Giorno both observed the interaction with smiles. This was their first time seeing Griselda, but they had heard about her from Asia. However, what truly made the boys smile was how Asia quickly wrapped an arm around the necks of both Naruto and Griselda. Followed by both adults draping themselves over the girl in a protective embrace. A sight that if they didn't know better could have been mistaken for a young girl reuniting with her father and mother.
"How are you my little princess?" Naruto whispered softly into Asia's ear, while he began to brush her hair.
"Better now." Asia answered honestly, making both adults smile. "I'm so happy to see you both! Oh and Griselda since you're back does that mean Xenovia is here as well!"
Griselda giggled and shook her head and backed away from Asia. "No, I haven't seen Xenovia for some time, but I believe she is off doing work for the church somewhere else."
"Oh that's too bad." Asia grumbled in sadness, while she dropped her head. "You probably heard I was excommunicated. So I won't get to see you or Xenovia that much anymore."
"Yes I've learned of your fate and I don't know about Xenovia, but you'll be seeing much more of me!" Griselda chirped happily, which filled Asia with a mixture of joy and confusion.
"R-really?" Asia asked, while hoping this wasn't a prank from her father.
Naruto nodded and held his hands out to Griselda. "Yes Asia, you're looking at my new assistant of the Passione. The Angel of Heaven Griselda Quarta!"
"Assistant? Angel?" Asia gasped in surprise, as she didn't see either revelation coming.
In fact both Giorno and Bruno were shocked as well when the watched Griselda sprout Angel wings and a halo.
"That's right Asia I'm an angel now and I'll be working with your Father also. So we will be seeing much more of each other." Griselda explained, while she allowed her angelic features to drop.
"That's wonderful! You're even more beautiful than before Griselda!" Asia yelled happily, while she looked to her father. "Oh and Daddy I have something to tell you, but first where is Kurama?"
"He's back at Naples preparing something for us. He wanted to come, but I convinced him to stay home for me." Naruto explained, which made Asia nod.
"That's too bad, I'll just have to tell him later." Asia grumbled sadly.
"Tell him what?" Naruto asked and noticed Giorno walk over and rest his hand on Asia's shoulder.
"That Asia has inherited your ability to sense emotions." Giorno revealed with a proud smirk. "Which shows just how similar you two are."
Naruto was at a loss for words, as he would have never expected his daughter to inherit such a trait from him. "Asia is this true! How did this happen?"
Asia giggled and tilted her head. "I've always been able to do it Daddy. I just didn't know it was something special until Giorno told me it was!"
Naruto shook his head and laughed. "Only you would do something like that Asia."
Asia nodded and grinned. "What can I say? I look like my Mom, but I'm too much like my Daddy."
"Hey what's that supposed to mean?" Naruto grumbled in response, making everyone present laugh at the blond's reaction.
"It means you're a wonderful person Daddy and I love you more than anything." Asia declared happily, as she leaned forward and hugged her father. "Though if it's okay with you I'm ready to leave. Bruno packed my things and I'm really wanting to leave this place. I feel too many negative emotions from this city bearing down onto me."
Naruto lifted his brow, as he wasn't trying to sense anything. However, Naruto noticed Asia's smile drop and her body shutter. She obviously inherited his ability to sense emotions, but her reaction wasn't normal by his experience. So reaching out for himself Naruto felt something that instantly made his anger rise. Considering a strong wave of lust, anger and other evil emotions were practically being directed straight at Asia.
This caused Naruto to follow these feelings and take notice to a single individual watching them from a building rooftop located behind Naruto's back.
"Asia what you're feeling isn't the city, but a single person who is watching us." Naruto explained softly, while he lightly patted the head of the worried girl before standing to his feet. "The person is unaware that I've noticed them, but I'm going to go introduce myself."
Griselda stood to her feet and folded her arms, she could tell Asia was upset and that was enough for her to take action. "I'll join you." The Angel declared, as her wings and halo burst to life for all to see.
Naruto nodded and before anyone could say anything the two disappeared in a quick display of speed. Followed by Naruto and Griselda appearing before a young boy whose face was absolutely shocked by the sudden appearance of the duo.
The unknown boy was gentle-looking and decently handsome with turquoise hair, while his eyes were squinted. He appeared to be a high school teenager, but dressed like royalty. However, just feeling his emotions Naruto knew immediately that he didn't like this boy at all.
"Just who are you?" Naruto asked, his tone dry and emotionless. "And why are you stalking my daughter?"
"Hmmm you're related to Asia?" The boy asked in a friendly tone.
Griselda stepped forward and narrowed her gaze. "You were asked a question Devil." The woman began, which made the boy slightly twitch. "That's right I can tell exactly what you are."
Naruto sized the boy up and down, noticing he kept a friendly smile. However, Naruto knew this was a facade that this boy was keeping up. However, what the boy didn't know was that Naruto could observe this easily.
"You caught me. I'm surprised to learn that Asia has parents who are alive. I believed her to be an orphan of the church, but looks like her Mother is an Angel, which explains why she is so amazing." The boy began, while neither Naruto or Griselda corrected the boy on his assumption of Griselda being Asia's mother. "My name is Diodora Astaroth, but I'm also the Devil that unfortunately caused Asia's excommunication. You see I feel awful for this and that's why I've been watching over her. I want to make sure she is safe."
Naruto held three fingers up and closed his eyes. "Two truths and one lie." The father began, while he waved his three fingers in the air.
"Excuse me?" Diodora asked in response.
"You told me two truths and one lie just now, but I'm curious as to what your goal in doing so was." Naruto explained as he dropped his hands to his side and glared at the Devil. "Your name is Diodora Astaroth and you're the Devil that Asia had helped, but you lied about your reason for stalking her. So I'll give you one chance to explain yourself to me. And you better hope I like your answer. Or things won't end well for you mongrel."
Griselda looked at the Devil who looked genuinely shocked, but his expression slowly shifted into a vile frown. Causing Naruto to feel even more malice and hatred from the Devil before him. Even Griselda could notice something wasn't right with the boy as he began to laugh maniacally.
"Well aren't you an arrogant fucking human!" Diodora yelled with fury laced behind his voice, while he held both his hands out wide. "You dare speak to me in such a tone? What do you think your Angel whore can keep you safe. I'm a high ranking Devil jackass!" Diodora declared loudly, as he pointed a finger at Naruto and sneered. "But I'll admit it you caught me, I'm not here out of the goodness of my heart. No I've had my eyes on Asia for a long time."
Griselda tightened her fists and glared at the Devil. "What do you mean had your eyes on her."
Diodora licked his lips and brought his hands to his own body and began to feel himself up. "She's perfect." The Devil began, as his voice held sheer ecstasy behind his words. "A virgin nun of the church whose so innocent, so naive, so irresistible. You can't blame me for wanting to make her mine!"
"Make her yours!" Griselda yelled in fury, while Naruto didn't move or speak.
"Yes make her mine! I've planned this for months!" The Devil revealed darkly, while he began to laugh hysterically. "First I would get her reputation tarnished in the church and leave her life an empty a miserable wreck. I would then continue to break her to the point of suicide. Then once she had been completely broken I would bring her back as a servant in my peerage and ravish her body for centuries. Even if she wanted it or not!"
"You bastard." Griselda growled in response, as she was seconds from killing the Devil in front of her.
"Call me what you wish I don't care, you'll be dead soon." Diodora declared to the two, as a pair of green magical circles appeared around his hands. "After all once Asia learns her parents were killed that should send her over the edge! Then I'll fuck her brains out and make her my loyal servant! What do you think about that?"
Griselda was practically bursting with anger, but as she glanced to Naruto that anger was snuffed out completely. Considering for a brief moment, as she looked into the cold lifeless eyes of Naruto Uzumaki she actually felt pity for Diodora.
"You're the one." Naruto mumbled in a hollow voice, as in an instant he was standing inches from Diodora. "That made my baby girl cry."
Diodora was about to speak, but before even a muscle in his lips could curl he was quickly blasted with powerful punch from Naruto. A blow to the chest that was so intense if forced the Devil onto his knees, while the only sound to escape his lips were hollow gasps of air.
Naruto glared downward at the Devil, noticing Diodora was taking fast and shallow breaths. Showing that the Devil most likely had some broken ribs and collapsed lungs. However, Naruto was far from done with the Devil and quickly kicked the evil boy onto his back.
"You really have the balls to stand here and declare you planned to force my Asia to suicide. Then you were stupid enough to say you wanted to force yourself on her." Naruto began in an emotionless voice, as he brought his foot high into the air. Only to bring his foot down hard onto Diodora's manhood. Making the Devil shriek in pain and the cement on the building's roof crack from the pressure.
Griselda watched Naruto calmly lift his foot up only to strike the boy again and again. A sight that made Griselda look away, while the sound of Diodora's screams and Naruto's kicks filled her ears.
"You're a vile and disgusting creature, but you seem to be acting on your own accord. I'm already on poor terms with the Angel Faction and you're not giving me high hopes for the Devils. However, unlike Michael you don't represent the entire faction." Naruto explained to a wide and tear filled eye Diodora, while Naruto's Sharingan and Rinnegan spun to life. "So after your death I'll still make an attempt to make peace with the Devils."
Diodora held his hands up and was about to cry out for mercy, but there was only one thing he was getting. That of course being a slow and painful death.
"Amaterasu." Naruto mumbled in a low voice, as black flames engulfed Diodora. This of course slowly burnt the Devil to ashes, while he screamed in agony the entire time.
Naruto watched the Devil flail and fight death in desperation, but eventually after a few minutes of torture went limp. Showing that Diodora had perished after being burnt alive by Naruto's eternal black flames. A death that in Naruto's book was too good for the Devil.
"That one was for my baby you damn mongrel." Naruto declared to the charred corpse, while at the same time turning to Griselda. "And I'm sorry you had to see that."
"Don't apologize Naruto-kun, I was about to kill him for the things he said about Asia. However, it was your right as her parent to take that Devil out." Griselda replied as she glanced down to Asia's apartment building. "But I think it's time we leave this place."
Naruto nodded. "I couldn't agree more."
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(Naples, a few hours later)
Asia slowly maneuvered her way through her childhood home and in the direction of Naruto's office. It had been a few hours since Asia had finally returned home from the Vatican, but on the plane ride home she had learned a few things. First Naruto had shared with Griselda his origin and dream, which caused Naruto to tell Griselda and Asia that they were moving to Japan to further Naruto's pursuit for world peace.
Asia thought her father's plan and goal was admiral, but leaving so soon after just returning home was bittersweet. Considering after spending years from home she returned just to leave once more. However, as Asia traversed the house she eventually reached her father's office and walked inside. Allowing the girl to see dozens of boxes packed and ready for transport.
"I can't believe we are really moving to Japan." Asia mumbled softly, as she approached her father's desk. Where a picture of her family was framed on display.
Though Asia's attention was quickly moved away from the picture and to an open box on Naruto's desk. Said box contained an assortment of Shogi pieces, but Asia noticed that some were clearly missing.
"These must be the Sage Pieces Dad and Kurama made." Asia began as she reached out and picked a piece from the box. Then by holding the piece up she smiled. "King huh?" The blond mumbled as she read the kanji on the piece, but quickly placed it back into the box.
"Asia are you up here?" The voice of Naruto called out.
"Yes Daddy." The young blond called back, while turning to the door of the office. Noticing the smirking face of her father.
"Getting one last look of the place before we leave tomorrow?" Naruto asked before he entered the room slowly.
"Yeah just wanted to soak up as much as I can." Asia admitted softly, while her eyes scanned the room. "I've missed this place."
"I know, but this move won't be permanent. This house will always be here for us to return to." Naruto pointed out in a giddy tone, while he leaned against his desk beside Asia. "But I've been thinking a lot about you Asia."
Looking up to her father, Asia lifted her brow. "What have you been thinking about?"
"It's about your dream." Naruto began in a low voice, as he sighed and rubbed the back of his head. "I technically own the church now and could bring you back into the church. Sure no one involved with the Angel Faction will be present, as I'm moving the Passione into the church and kicking everyone else out. However, I won't do that as I want you by my side for awhile. So what I'm saying is will you be unhappy? Since your dream has been crushed?"
Asia smiled and hugged her father. "I'll be fine, I'm sure I'll find a new passion to strive for."
Naruto patted Asia and smiled. "And I'll help you no matter what you decide on."
"Thank you, but until I find what I want to do, I'm going to help you." Asia declared loudly, which made Naruto grin. "Giorno said the Devil's you're looking to contact are in high school and Griselda told me the mess you made with the Angels. So I think I should help you!"
"Asia you don't need to get involved I can-. . ."
"No Daddy I'll help. After all a girl moving to a high school and befriending some Devils sends a better message than a perverted old man chasing after them." Asia pointed out, which made Naruto chuckle in response. "We don't want another repeat of what happened with the Angels."
Naruto sighed. "You have a point, but let's head down to everyone else. We can talk about our plans once we are in Japan."
Asia nodded and happily walked with her father towards the family dinning room. Where Giorno, Bruno, Mista, Fugo, Abbacchio, Naranica, Kurama and Griselda were all seated and talking to one another.
"Kit it's good to see you." Kurama began with a toothy grin, while his tails waved wildly in the air. "Ready for your last meal in this house for awhile?"
"I am pretty hungry." Asia admitted in a happy voice. "What's for dinner."
Naruto chuckled and pointed his thumb to his chest. "Whatever you want and I'll make it!"
Asia looked up to her father and clapped her hands together, while tilting her head with an eye smile. "Oh I have an idea Daddy." The girl began, making everyone besides Griselda slightly inch out of their seats. "Since it's our last night in this house for awhile, why don't we have a cook off."
"YEAH!" The six members of Naruto's top subordinates yelled as that practically jumped out of their seats.
Naruto looked down and folded his arms, while he watched Asia open her eyes. Showing a fire and burning passion that made the father grin wide.
"Heh, so you want one more loss before we move huh?" Naruto asked with a booming laugh.
"As if Daddy! This time you're going down!" Asia yelled loudly, which surprised Griselda.
"What's got into Asia?" The Angel asked in surprise, as she had never seen the girl like this.
Giorno chuckled and pointed at the father and daughter duo. "Growing up me and my Mother were not much of chefs, but Father and Asia were. Eventually they started having competitions to see who was the best chef in the family. Surprisingly Asia gets pretty competitive against Father, but even more surprising is that he never pulls any punches with Asia and always beats her."
"And their competitions always result in the best food!" Narancia yelled loudly, while his mouth began to water.
"Kurama, Griselda and Bruno will you three be the judges for this competition?" Naruto asked loudly.
"Of course Boss." Bruno repiled.
"Why not." Kurama chuckled.
"Uh sure!" Griselda replied nervously.
Naruto grinned and looked down at Asia. "Well the judges are set Asia. Why don't you decide the theme for tonight's dish."
Asia brought her hand to her chin and began to brainstorm. However, after a few seconds she clicked her fingers and smiled. "In honor of Griselda let's have the theme as a dish that makes one feel welcomed."
Naruto grinned and pulled his old Konoha forehead protector from his pocket. Then with a determined look he tied his long blond hair back with it. Meanwhile, Asia grabbed a small hair tie and placed her long straight hair back into a single ponytail.
"Kurama give us the go." Naruto ordered, as he kept his eyes focused on his daughter.
Smirking Kurama looked at the two Uzumaki's who were shaking with excitement. "Your time limit is one hour! Begin!"
With Kurama's go, Naruto and Asia both rushed into the kitchen and began to collect ingredients and utensils. Asia was the first of the two who began by chopping vegetables, while using speed and precision that made her look like a master swordsman with a knife. Naruto on the other hand summoned a Rasengan and began to mead dough with his raw chakra.
From the dining table Griselda watched two with wide eyes, as she had cooked with Asia before. However, now she was watching a whole new beast within the kitchen.
"Asia always cooked the most delicious food for me and I thought her Mother taught her, but now I see where she gets her skill." Griselda mumbled softly, as she watched the two cooks in a mezmorized trance.
"The Boss did have Asia cooking in the kitchen by the time she was three, but she still doesn't stack up to the Boss." Abbacchio spoke up, which made Griselda glance back to the gangster.
Fugo nodded and folded his arms. "The Boss is the strongest man alive, the world's most perverted author and the world's greatest chef."
Griselda was genuinely shocked by the boy's declaration, she could believe the first two. However, she had a difficult time grasping the idea of Naruto's expertise in the kitchen.
"Is Naruto really that great of a cook?"
Giorno smiled and watched his father. "When Father lived in this dimension for a year he went on a journey for the perfect ramen to compare with that of his home dimension. He along with his clones traveled the world and trained with top chefs all over the globe. The result was Father absorbing recipes and techniques from almost every culture and cuisine possible. Trust me, he might be better at cooking than fighting."
"Amazing." Griselda gasped, as she watched the two cook for another half an hour. However, it didn't take long for Asia to finish before her father and bring a group of plates for everyone at the table.
"And what have you prepared Asia?" Kurama asked softly, while he watched the girl smile.
"I call this Rainbow Terrine." Asia began, while she held her hands out to the colorful terrine arranged using seven different vegetables layered to resemble a rainbow. "This dish allows one to try the many different tastes of different vegetables in an ensemble that is both fun and delicious. However, it contains a hidden secret, thanks to the effects of the allspice added to it, which gives a warm feeling to one's soul, as if walking with one's Mom under a rainbow on a sunny day!"
Everyone listened to Asia's explanation before taking a bite out of the food given to them. Resulting in everyone being engulfed in a warm blissful feeling that rocked their senses to their core.
"Remarkable as always Lady Asia, your cooking skills have grown in your time away." Bruno complimented.
"This might be your best dish yet Asia. There is so much care and love packed into the Terrine and is highlighted in each bite." The chakra fox praised.
Griselda was blushing, as she was swept with a wave of flavors that enveloped her body. "It's amazing Asia, I wish I was able to cook like you. This might be the most delicious thing I've ever had!"
Asia clapped her hands together and took a bow. "Thank you for your kind words everyone!" The young blond spoke genuinely.
"Well ready for the main dish?" Naruto asked with a loud laugh as he walked towards the dining table with several bowls. Then as he placed each bowl before everyone he grinned ear to ear. "I present you with Naruto Special Rich Ramen! A specialty of mine made with vegetarian broth mixed with soy milk and miso. Along with different variations of garnishes and gingers, the dish tastes like ramen with meat and fish. The dish revitalizes the body and makes one feel at peace through the use of nature chakra. I made this dish because anyone can toss meat into Ramen and make it acceptable, but a true chef can expand his horizons by reaching new flavors in unconventional means. Please enjoy!"
Naruto's subordinates were the first to take a bite, which resulted in the boy's all shouting in excitement before devouring their bowls without stopping. Griselda saw this and her eyes were wide in disbelief, as even the talking fox had his face buried into the bowl like a savage. So slowly the woman lifted a spoon full of her mouth and consumed some of the broth, which instantly caused the Angel to tremble and nearly dropping her utensils.
"So. So. So good!" Griselda yelled in pure ecstasy as her entire body felt hot and surrounded in pure bliss. "I've never had food this good before!"
Naruto grinned and looked at the table. "So I take this as another win for me?"
"Yes!" The entire table shouted, which of course made Naruto grin and look down at Asia.
"Sorry sweetie thats loss number 500!" The father declared with a hint of pride at defeating his baby girl so many times.
"It's only 478!" Asia yelled childishly, which caused the girl to pout and turn away from her father. "Get it right."
Naruto laughed and took a seat by Griselda. "Well maybe one day you'll finally beat your old man, but not anytime soon!"
Asia looked to her father and noticed Griselda staring right at the man with a large blush, while at the same time taking deep breaths to recover herself from his incredible cooking.
'You might have won again Daddy.' Asia began in thought, while she looked directly at the Angel and perfect human and rubbed her hands together. 'But now that Griselda has tasted your cooking she will definitely want to be my new Mommy! So that's one win for me old man!'
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(Chapter End)
Thanks: like always thanks for reading and support, really it's awesome. Before this chapter this story has 1,215 favorites 1,544 follows and 296 reviews in only 3 chapters! That's insane and I appreciate all the love and kind words I've received regarding this story. It motivates me to keep pumping out quick and fun updates for you all.
Cut short: So I was gonna have this chapter extend all the way to Naruto and co moving to Japan and introducing more of the DxD cast. However, this was about 10k words and where I wanted to end it would have doubled the length. So I decided to chop it up and give you this chapter and get working hard on the next update.
Asia: finally just wanted to say I've got a lot of positive feedback on how I've portrayed Asia and questions on her fate. Well I've tried in these last three chapters to slowly paint a picture of the direction of her character, but I plan to do much more. Considering Naruto is the main character, but Asia is essentially the second main character and I plan to make her vastly superior to her cannon self in many ways.