AN: Just want to tell you all this, there will be NO KushinaxNaruto pairing in this story, their relationship will be mother and son only, if a harem is to happen I'm going to exclude women who are old enough to be Naruto's mother such as Mirellia, Tsunade, Kurenai, Anko, and any other female over fifteen years older than him.

Chapter 2: The Two-faced Princess and the False Trial

Ever since learning Melromarc's religion and its past conflict with Siltvelt and the previous Shield Hero Kushina is in high alert, ready to cut down anyone who dare threaten her son, she sent out more clones to do more intelligence gathering each disguising from knights to a servant and peasant. When its morning and the two children wake up she told them of what she knows and that they must be on their guard in case the king or anyone else tries to do something against them.

When morning came the Heroes get together and the three offensive Heroes are surprise to see Kushina's new getup. The summoned Heroes stood at the center of the throne room, in front of them are warriors and adventurers with varying arms and armor. Naruto whispers to her mother "So are we going to pick which one, or it's the other way around?"

"If it's my choice then I prefer none of them." There's a good chance that these people will either stab them in the back or act as spy for the king.

Aultray then gave a speech to the Heroes and adventurers. "Great Heroes, we have gathered all of our best people to join you in your quests and your fight against the Wave of Calamity, now brave adventurers choose your Hero."

The adventurers walks forward to be the their chosen Heroes' companion, thankfully these people seems to follow the country's religion or have a bias against the Shield Hero as none came to Naruto, five for Ren, three for Itsuki, and four for Motoyasu. Naruto would be sad by this but if his mother don't want any of them then these people's choice is fine by him.

"This is quite unexpected, no one want to be the Shield Hero's companion?" It doesn't look like it but Aultcray is inwardly satisfied.

Kushina thought that the king is just bullshitting, knowing about the religion and the king's past she's definitely expecting something like this, and the situation will be easy as they won't have to keep an eye on potential spy or enemy. "This may look unfortunate but I believe it is fair, the summoning probably foresaw this moment and summoned me and Hinata as his companions."

Everyone in the room can't really argue with this logic though brings more questions regarding how the Summoning works. Then the quite girl speaks, despite her voice is low everyone else remain silent to hear what she say. "I think this is for better, a good team must have people who fully know of each other's abilities and skills for this will make the team more effective than a team of complete strangers, that's what Kurenai said to me."

"W-Wait, are you two sure about this? You might get hurt in adventures and I heard the Waves are very dangerous, my party is open if you want." Motoyasu asks them though he is surprise to get a different reaction; instead of flattered answer he gets a cold shoulder from the redhead.

Kushina gave him a sweet smile but there is neither warmth nor flattery behind it, instead she's emanating malice, the people in the room became tense at seeing this exchange, then she spoke. "Are you suggesting that I should just leave my son all alone and let him fend for himself?"

"N-No, t-that's not what I meant, I-I was just concern for your safety, that's all." The Spear Hero quickly defends himself not expecting such annoyance and ire from the woman.

"Is that so? Then you should know already that as a mother my child's safety is my primary concern." Kushina already doesn't like this guy, she can see that he's the type who would flirt with any women he finds beautiful, and added the fact he doesn't care for Naruto's wellbeing.

This seemingly long tense meeting is broken when the Shield Hero suddenly whines. "Mom, I'm not helpless you know, I can take care of my own."

Kushina turns to him no longer emanating malice and is now letting off a motherly aura. "Of course you are, but you're still my baby, and you should know by now my favorite phrase: Mother knows best." Naruto just pouts and his cheeks redden from embarrassment.

Motoyasu breathe a sigh of relief he felt like Kushina is about to stab him with a rusty knife, Itsuki whispers to him "Real smooth there, playboy" to which he angrily whispers back "Shut up". Ren just shook his head in disbelief, the Spear Hero just have to asks a stupid question like that, it's clear from the moment they met that Kushina will care more about Naruto and Hinata than Motoyasu, the blond spearman is just thinking with his groin there for a moment and now Kushina is very annoyed of him.

The mother then turns to the king to address him. "Since no one came to join us I think it's fair that you give some additional funds."

The king snaps from his stupor and nods in agreement. "Of course, just this moment the Shield Hero's party will receive eight hundred silvers while the rest will receive six hundred. Now before you all go is there anyone want to say or change?"

"Yes, I have something to say," spoke a female voice gaining everyone's attention, they all turn to one of Motoyasu's party member, a redheaded young woman with green eyes. "I like to volunteer to join the Shield Hero."

Motoyasu looks very surprise by her decision and asks. "Are you sure about this?"

"Of course, it's sad to see these three going out there with little knowledge of our world." The adventurer went to the trio and introduces herself. "Hello, I'm Myne Sophia; it's a pleasure to meet you three."

Naruto greets back with a "Welcome to the party, Myne" and Hinata bows and said "It is a pleasure to meet you two, Miss Myne", but Kushina on the other hand stares at her, the volunteer's face is mask that hides a dark side and her motherly instincts is screaming at her to take Naruto and Hinata as far away from this woman for Kushina sense malicious intent from Myne, for now she'll play along and said. "Hello to you too, Myne, I hope we can get along."

"Very well, is there anyone else want to say or switch?" seeing that no one have any words to say Aultcray loudly announces to the Heroes and their party. "Then you all may begin your journey!"

Once they're all out into the town go on their own way the Shield Hero's party is going through town thinking of their plan for today. Kushina kept looking at their new "friend" as she asks. "So, what should we do: eat at a restaurant, explore the town, or fight some monsters?"

"Or buy some equipment first, oh and I know the best place to get the best gear, follow me." Myne lead the way with the three following behind.

She lead them to a weapon shop and went inside, there they saw an assortment of different weapons hanging by the walls and racks, armor of various kind and sizes. Then a man came out to greet them. "Hey there, if you're looking for the weapons and armor you come to the right place, name's Erhard by the way."

"And I'm Naruto Uzumaki, the new Shield Hero, and this is my mom Kushina, and these are my friends: Hinata and Myne." Naruto proudly declares.

"So you're the new Shield Hero, the town's been abuzz about all the Heroes in Melromarc, have a look around you might find something that suits you." The trio went to browse through his arsenal; he saw Kushina is just looking after them. "How about you, you're not interested?"

Kushina just smiles at him. "No, I already have what I need right here." She pats her sword making the blacksmith curious.

"Is that so, mind if I take a look? I'm always curious as to what type of swords from other world have, if you don't mind that is."

Kushina carefully observe the man and sense no malicious intent from him, she draws her katana and lays it on the counter in front of him. "Do be careful with it, this is a gift from my husband."

Erhard is astonished, not expecting this but sees that she looks at her son as if she doesn't want him to know, not wanting to delve deeper into Kushina's personal life he examines the sword. "I got to say, this is good stuff, the material smelt to your sword is meteorite, right?" She looks surprise by his observation and he continues on. "Weapons made of meteorite are highly sought after, they say that the properties of "Fallen Star" have special abilities, not all have the same thing of course."

"I'm impress, you certainly know your stuff, then I again since you're a well-known blacksmith this should be expected." Kushina smiles, first thing she wanted to know is if there's people who don't show bias against the Shield Hero, she'll test this man first. "So Erhard, tell me more about yourself, what are your beliefs?"

Erhard looks confuse by her sudden question but immediately realize what she's thinking, in a low voice he asks. "You're actually aware about the Three Heroes Church?"

Kushina looks back at her son and see that Myne is out of earshot. "Yes, that and the fact that the king has a grudge against my son for being the Shield Hero, the fact that he's not the high authority, and the fact that this country is a hostile territory becoming an enemy territory."

The blacksmith just sigh. "I understand your predicament, I was actually surprise that the Shield is summoned here in the first place, and I expect some consequences for Melromarc in the future for practically hoarding all the Legendary Heroes."

The two adults knew what these consequences are: the first is obvious have the Heroes go to the other countries, if not then its compensation, surrender of territory, hostages, and in worst case scenario war. The king just proves himself inadequate in diplomatic affairs it seems.

"And if you're planning in leaving this country for Siltvelt or Shieldfreeden don't worry, I won't judge and I definitely won't tell. Besides, they can't really stop you unless they want to cause an international incident." He said as he returns her katana.

Kushina is surprise because she can see that he's being completely honest, no malevolence nor deception from his tone. It seems like there are some people who are good and can help them in this world, unlike the king and his ilk.

Soon enough the shoppers return with the wares they want to buy. "Mom, we want to buy these things."

Laying the items at the counter, Erhard counts the total cost. "Okay, the Crystalline Shield, two dozens of throwing daggers, two chainmail shirts, and one sword – hold on, no sword for you little lady?" He is curious as to why Hinata only wants just the chainmail shirt and throwing daggers.

"I have a fighting style used by my family this requires no weapons at all, Mister Erhard." The young Hyuga explains.

When he looks at Kushina she just smiles. "Trust me, despite her shy and timid nature she's a strong fighter." Kushina's not going to tell much about the Hyuga's Gentle Fist nor the fact that Hinata went through harsh training with Hiashi just to make her strong and worthy of being the Hyuga Heiress.

Seeing that she's not going to say anything else Erhard continues with the business. "Alright, pure hand-to-hand combat, I like to see you fight since it's pretty rare for it exist here; anyway to sum it all it's going to be a hundred silvers."

After paying for their gears they set out to the plains outside Castle Town, Kushina whispers to Naruto and Hinata to not show much of their abilities, what better way to hide their skills is to fight weak monsters, mostly Balloon Monsters that are nigh harmless to them, despite these beings pack a painful bite it's not enough to wound Naruto. While Myne is busy fighting Kushina sent out more clones this time to find out more about their new companion as she's sensing that Myna is of noble birth judging by the way she speaks and the smell of her perfume.

Throughout the day they fight weak monsters until the afternoon, after resting for hours and seeing the sun is setting they went to eat at an inn which happens to be both a restaurant and tavern, booking two rooms and ordering dinner. During their meals Myne shows them a map and plans their next journey.

"-Just near this village is a dungeon where adventurers go, we won't find anything of value but we can level up faster there, and with our equipment being brand new so they should be easy battles."

"Yeah, those monsters won't know what hit them." Naruto is excited for their next destination as he took a big bite of a large roasted beef, this time he's having some vegetables in his plate as his mother requested it.

"E-Even if we're going up against weak monster that doesn't mean we shouldn't underestimate them or get careless, father and Kurenai both said that we must always be on guard and ready for anything." Hinata said and returns to eating her food.

Kushina again just stares warily at Myne while quietly eating her food, though she did this in an inconspicuous manner, it's way too early for Myne to do anything against them, but when she suddenly orders a waitress for a bottle of wine and a four glasses is when Kushina's alarm bells rings loudly.

"Say, this inn also serves one of the finest wines in the whole town, you should try it." Myne raises her glass full of the red alcoholic liquid.

"I-I respectfully decline, my father will be very angry with me if I have a small single sip of alcohol." Hinata softly said, the only way for her to drink any alcoholic beverages is when she's over twenty years old and in formal parties, even then it's very likely she'll consume in very limited amount.

"It's far too early to get drunk, I suggest saving it after fighting in this Wave." Kushina reasons with Myne but it seems she's rather persistent.

"Are you sure, just a glass will not hurt."

At that point Myne is definitely trying to get them drunk, mostly Naruto as she's directing it to him. Speaking of which Naruto looks like he's curious enough to want to try a sip, but he looks at Kushina and saw her disapproving look causing him to politely say. "My mom's right, it's definitely too early for these kinds of drinks, I promise to drink some during parties after the Waves." This is a promise he will not keep, Kushina will make sure of it.

An hour has pass and when Kushina saw the plates empty and Naruto and Hinata looking full, she nudges them to go to the stairs. "I think it's time for us to get some sleep, you know the saying: the early catches the worm.

"I see, well, goodnight and see you in the morning."

When the trio gets in their room Kushina immediately casts a Seal to prevent anyone from hearing or seeing what they're doing inside, after another hour of settling in one of her clones dispels to relay information to her, memories of eavesdropping on a few gossiping nobles. "It's seems our new companion holds back some information from us."

"Really, what is it?" Naruto curiously asks.

"Myne Sophia is just an alias; her real name is Malty S Melromarc the first princess of Melromarc."

This information surprises the genins. "Myne – I mean Malty, is a princess? But why keep it a secret to us?"

"Nothing good I assume, because I learn a lot about her and oh boy a lot of it is not good, apparently she lost her title as crown princess when she reveals herself to be a complete psychopath, pathological liar, greedy, corrupt, sadistic, and many more negative traits."

The fact that the two genins knowing how such a bad person the princess is really distresses them, they have to admit Malty is a really good actor and Naruto really fell for it, then Hinata asks Kushina. "W-What are we going to do with her?"

"Obviously I'm going to kick her out of our group, first I'll try to be polite with her to get her leave on her own, but if she's being-" Kushina stops with her words as she receives another information from her dispelled clone, memories of spying on Malty and a hooded figure after a few seconds she suddenly shouts "THAT BITCH!"

Naruto and Hinata are shock by her sudden outburst, which Naruto nervously asks. "A-Are you okay, Mom?"

Seeing the scared state they're in Kushina apologizes. "Sorry about that outburst but I just learn a very distressful news from my dispelled clone." She sat on a chair as she went on to share her thoughts. "Malty and the Church of the Three Heroes are colluding against us, their plotting to falsely accuse you of committing a terrible crime in order to paint you as what their demented scriptures say, make you a pariah of this country, the "Shield Demon" that they despise, right now they're preparing a sham trial for tomorrow."

Needless to say that Naruto is completely speechless, shock by this turn of event, Hinata asks. "W-What crime are they accusing him of?"

Kushina sighs as she took a whole minute to think. "It's best that you don't know about this type of crime for the moment; just know that they're going to lie just to make you a criminal. First things first, Naruto, I want you to summon Gamakichi, after that I'll tell you all what we're going to do tomorrow."

Naruto really don't know what to do in this situation, being falsely accused of a crime is an unpleasantly new experience for him, but he is very lucky that his mother is here to handle the situation and he trusts her fully, doing as she say Naruto bit his finger and performs the summoning, his toad friend appearing before them in a puff of smoke.

Kushina then tells them of her plan, first is that they mustn't leave the room until very early in the morning, this is so that Naruto will have an alibi which is staying with his mother and friend for the entirety of the night, second before the sun rise they'll wake up then make a shadow clone of themselves, the real trio will use Transformation Technique to disguise themselves as normal civilians while the clones will go to the castle and stand trial, next will depend on the verdict in the throne room, if clone Kushina manages to convince the court that her son is innocent then they may linger around Melromarc for a while getting stronger until it's time to leave the country, but if the king is in it to falsely condemn Naruto then the trio will immediately flee to Siltvelt or Shieldfreeden.

After planning out their next day, Kushina tells Gamakichi of their predicament and request their friends to hasten the reinforcements, after that they went to bed but not before summoning clones to keep on guard, Kushina just summons one while Naruto summons five to watch over. The night is an uneasy one but Naruto is the first to fall asleep follow by Hinata, Kushina seeing that her clone is staying awake she lay down on the bed right next to Naruto clinging on to him as if to protect him and prevent anyone from pulling him away, slowly drifting to asleep to conserve energy.

During her sleep more of her clones dispel sending more vital information to her head, already when the three shinobi is settling in their room they spread false rumors that Naruto is a huge pervert or a sexual predator and that he'll take advantage of poor defenseless women which is the most ridiculous thing she ever heard, it's definitely a wise decision for her to not mention Naruto's age at all during the introduction because some church members are having doubts and second thoughts about the princess' plan, some are worrying that Naruto could be young as eleven or below but some adamant believers speculates his age to be around fourteen or fifteen, they're really stretching it out but it is expected since most of the summoned Heroes of the previous generations are old enough to fight which is about fifteen to sixteen.

Now why is Malty's choice for the false crime rape? Well turns out it is one of the most severe crimes especially in a matriarchal society such as Melromarc, the penalty is death, she also believes that Naruto's age is fifteen which is probably why she chose this particular crime. "So using Melromarc's cultures and laws as your weapons, are you Myne? Well two can play that game." Kushina said to herself, learning more that women and children are considered most important and sacred according to Melromarc's culture; she will definitely use this against that conniving bitch as well as the fact that Naruto will be considered a child by their laws.

Next morning

An hour before the sun could raise Kushina immediately woke up and proceeds and shakes the two children awake along with dispelling all of her clones, their memories pass on to her which shows the knights haven't acted yet and there was a person who attempted to enter their room, no doubt it's Malty.

"What is it, Mom?" Naruto asks slightly annoyed that he's being awakened this early.

"Naruto, it's time enact our plan."

Suddenly remembering last night's event Naruto fully awakens and in high alert, looking at his friend who nods, the three simultaneously perform and summon their own Shadow clone, collecting all of their belongings and then perform the Body Flicker Technique to seemingly teleport away from the inn leaving only the clones who all return to bed.

When the sun rises the knights from the castle sprang into action, a dozen of them jog through the street and enters the inn, and they position themselves by the door and began banging on it. "This is the Knights of Melromarc, open this door immediately!"

The door suddenly swings open revealing a really pissed of Kushina, the knights froze in place when they feel the cold and malicious intent radiating off of the redheaded woman, and with a voices three times louder than theirs she said. "Why the hell are you so loud in the morning? Don't you realize that people need peace and quiet while sleeping?"

One of the braver knights steps closer and nervously addresses her. "M-My apologies, my Lady, but the King have ordered the Shield Hero to appear at the Royal Hall."

Kushina sighs in frustration before saying. "Fine, just wait right there and let my son get dress." She slams the door at their face. The knights can hear her voice waking up the Shield Hero and his friend; they would've been more aggressive but become hesitant being very intimidated by the woman. After a minute or so the door opens revealing Naruto who is looking very sleepy and an irate Kushina. "Alright, let's get this over with, take us to him."

The knights didn't say a word except for one who said "Follow us", they escort the trio to the castle, along the way Kushina can hear the gossip from the onlookers and it seems to be conflicting one. When they got to the castle they're rush inside the throne room, various nobles stand at the side and up the balcony, knights lined up in their respective guard positions, the king sitting on his throne with the Heroes by his side, and the princess acting like a damsel in distress hiding behind Motoyasu.

Looks like everything is in place, all that Kushina have to do now is prove her son's innocence. "What's so urgent that you summon all of us here?"

"We have you here today to answer for your son's crime; he's under arrest for suspicion of sexual assault." The king booms, filled with rage but the shinobi trio aren't faze by this.

"Wait, I did what now?" Naruto asks, completely clueless behind the words.

Motoyasu looking like he's ready to pounce on the blond shinobi shouts. "Hey, don't pretend like didn't know you bastard!" He would have approach the boy to give him a piece of his mind but is stop by Kushina's glare making him freeze in place.

"Naruto, let mommy handle this, okay?" Naruto just nods at her mother, remembering the plan. "And who exactly is this person who made this accusation?" The mother asks feigning ignorance, she already know the answer but wants to hide the fact that she knows a lot already.

"The victim in question is none other than your own companion," The king turns to the weeping "victim" which happens to be Malty who seems to be still acting like as Myne. "I am very sorry to ask you again, can you recount what happened last night?"

Malty letting out more crocodile tears relives her "horrid experience". "L-Last night as I was preparing to go to bed when the Shield Hero barged into my room smelling of wine and mead, h-he suddenly started ripping off m-my clothes, I-I was so scared but I was able to push him away escaped were I then bumps to Motoyasu."

"I would have speared you if it weren't for Myne telling to wait until morning. Kushina, Hinata, you have to get from him and join me, I promise that I'll protect you both." The blond spearman receives a glare from Kushina and Hinata just clinging on Naruto's arm.

"Do you really think that just because you're the Hero you can get away with such crimes? You're mistaken if you think you're a higher class than you are." Itsuki speaks his mind, but Ren on the hand remains quite and watches the trial unfolds.

Unexpectedly to everyone in the room a loud laughter echoes through the hall, they look at Kushina who take a whole minute before refuting Malty's testimony. "You really expect me to believe that tripe? Naruto didn't have a single drop of wine, believe me I made sure of it, plus Naruto was with me the entire night and any movement he makes would've waked me up! With that in mind it is very likely that the accuser just lied."

Kushina's testimony has change the mood of many of the nobles, especially Ren and Itsuki, in Melromarc they take women's testimony very seriously and this includes the Shield Hero's mother. Motoyasu couldn't believe that she's defending that rapist so he went up to her and try to convince her to his point of view. "H-How you say that, can't you see that Myne's crying? No women would-"

The redheaded woman suddenly pinches his lips together effectively silencing him. "Honestly, Motoyasu, you're proving yourself a very gullible young man, women lie too, they can let out fake tears and make up false stories." She pushes him away to keep his distance.

"Miss Kushina, I understand why you're doing this but you must not let your feelings cloud your judgment and get in the way of the fact your son had committed a serious crime. Trust me we have -" Aultcray reasons with her sensing that this woman will be trouble.

"Oh really, that's very hypocritical of you, king, because I can tell you are planning to convict my son regardless of his proven innocence, especially the fact that the accuser and my now former companion Myne is your daughter, Malty S Melromarc."

Everyone is surprise that she already know of Myne's real identity, the Heroes most of all, Ren and Itsuki now starting to realize that this trial might be rigged against Naruto. Malty wasn't expecting this woman to know her true identity so soon.

"Plus there's also the fact you have a grudge against the previous Shield Hero which you stupidly pass on to my son who haven't done a single thing."

"Miss Kushina, what are you talking about?" Ren asks, not understanding what she meant.

"Melromarc isn't the only country in this world, there's another called Siltvelt which is inhabited by demi-humans and beastmen, the two kingdoms had been at war for centuries until the Queen of Melromarc had managed to form a truce and created peace, Siltvelt worship the Shield Hero and as a result the Church of the Three Heroes is formed in Melromarc, and this particular church paints the Shield Hero as a demon just for siding with their enemies."

Aultcray is shock to see this woman know so much, this would also mean that this woman is painting him as biased against the Shield Hero which is true. "How do you know all of this?"

"Oh I did a little bit of reading in the libraries; in fact such things are common knowledge among the populace of this world."

Ren then speaks up drawing his own conclusion. "So does that mean this trial is a fake to shame the Shield Hero just to spite Siltvelt?"

Itsuki shook his in disagreement. "If that is the case then I don't want to be a part of your political schemes," he looks up to the king very disappointed of him. "Your Highness, there is no justice in what you are doing; you have to let go of this bias and judge him fairly."

Aultcray and Malty are seething, this is not supposed to happen, the plan is simple: accuse and convict him of a crime then hopefully his two female companions will leave him, then keep him weak so when the Wave starts he'll very likely die fighting thus showing to the world that their hands are clean. But now that plan is fast crumbling, all eyes are on him waiting for his next move; now they're not sure if the fabricated evidence would even convince many of them.

But before Aultcray could try about the evidence Malty in a desperate attempt comes up with another idea without thinking it through and immediately said. "W-Wait, surely you're mistaken, when the Shield Hero is forcing himself on me he said that after he's done with me he going to t-take you and that girl as the main course, planning to assault you next."

When Motoyasu heard this he went berserk forgetting what Kushina said earlier. "You animal! Not only you harm Myne but now you're taking advantage of your own mother and friend, worry not Kushina, I'll save you and Hinata –"

The blond playboy didn't get to continue his tirade when Kushina's fist buries deep into his gut and sends him flying and crashing at two knights, everyone is shock by her sudden aggression and incredible strength, then the next thing they see that she suddenly appears in front of Malty, without giving the lying princess a time to react Kushina gives her the biggest bitch slap, the force is great sending Malty falling to the floor whimpering in pain and is stun by this action.

"Such a pathetic attempt to incriminate my son, tell me, do you enjoy accusing twelve year old children of rape or assault?" She then walks up to her usual place.

"Wait, are you saying that Naruto's age is twelve?" Ren asks incredulously, because if this is true then this trial is ridiculous from the start.

The more experience shinobi turns to him with a knowing smile. "Why yes, I thought it should be obvious by now, can't you tell just by looking at him?"

Motoyasu who recovers from her punch slowly straighten himself out and said. "T-That has to be lie, how do you know if he's lying?"

Ren, Itsuki, and everyone else with a working brain mentally facepalm at such a stupid question, does he firmly believes Myne's accusation that he's willing to throw out common sense and logical thinking out the window?

"Are you my husband, or are you Naruto's brother?" Kushina suddenly asks the idiotic Spear Hero who is surprise by her question. "Were you there when I give birth to my son? Are you there along with my friends who help me raise him? The fact you believe that me or my son lying about his age just proves that you are the most idiotic man I ever met."

Many of the nobles really thinks that the Shield Hero is at least fourteen or fifteen, heck some even believe that's he's sixteen like Ren, but they can't really dispute Kushina on this as it is natural that the mother knows a lot about her children not to mention that it's customary for Melromarc, even if they try to find him guilty the more cultural or logical mind will not stand idle in letting a possible innocent child be accused of sexual assault without solid evidence, and now when the actual age of Naruto is revealed there is a sudden change of mood in the air as the nobles murmur and whisper to each other, because a young woman in her early twenties accusing a twelve year old of sexually assaulting her is downright ridiculous that only a brain dead retard would believe it.

"The Shield Hero is only twelve?"

"He's still a child!"

"It's should be obvious just by looking at him."

"Are we really going to condemn a child?

"Only the disgraced princess has the gall to do something like this."

"Does she take us for a fool?"

"We'll be the laughing stock of the world if the king is able to convict this poor boy."

Ren and Itsuki too felt shame that they first believe the accusation, now no longer.

"Man, I should have known, Naruto looks way too young; I won't be surprise if he doesn't know the meaning of the word "rape"."

"Yeah, I feel stupid, shame on you princess Malty for fooling us like this."

Seeing that most of the nobles and the two Heroes are now against him Aultcray thinks of a way to salvage this, he have to scrap the only evidence he have since a torn nightgown isn't going to convince most people now that Kushina tells them of Naruto's alibi and his age and the likelihood of said woman poking holes and claim it to be fabricated, but seeing the woman struck her daughter and the Spear Hero have enrages him no longer caring what the others think. "The Shield Demon may have escape justice for now but the same cannot be said for you, for the crimes of obstruction justice and assault on the Princess and Spear you are to be imprisoned and promptly execute."

The people in the room fell silent appalled by this decision, does the king hate the Shield so much that he's willing to sink this low and condemns the woman who has now proven her son's innocence to death? They await Kushina's response, wondering what's she's going to do next, to their amazement she remains calm and collected unfazed by the potential execution.

"Naruto, Hinata, I think it's time for you two to leave, the king has grown pathetic and unreasonable and I don't want you two see what I'm about to do."

Naruto looks hesitant but with a nudge from Hinata he relents. "As you say, Mom, please be careful." And with that the two children disappear in a puff of smoke leaving just Kushina.

"Why you, order them to return this instant or I'll make you!" The king rages but his demand have no effect.

Kushina holds the handle of her katana as she says. "You have no jurisdiction in ordering me around; you're just a consort to the true ruler of this country, and certainly you're not the Hokage of my village. And if these knights try to put their hands on me then they will lose their hand, their limb, or even their life." She delivers these words with a threatening tone along with radiating large amount of malicious aura, though Ren and Itsuki picks up a certain word, what the heck is a Hokage?

Everyone in the room is glued to their spot now realizing that they're messing with a mother bear and Aultcray shows his full intent in harming her cubs. The king finally loses his temper now ignoring the consequences of going against these shinobi. "Guards, apprehend the Shield Demon's mother and do not let her escape!"

Most of the knights are already hesitant in attacking this woman but eight move forward who are either brave or those who are fanatics to the Three Heroes Church, surrounding and charging forward with their sword and spear ready to strike, some even intend to kill her. But the most astonishing thing happens, in a blink of an eye Kushina appears outside the ring of knights, as she warned the knights lost their hand, limb, or their life, head falling off from the shoulders and unto the floor, the lucky ones who are alive scream in horror at the sight of their missing hand or arm.

Then she walks up to the king, the occupants are now terrified of what they say and what she can do, the knights who are in front of the king are paralyzed with fear not moving an inch when she walks by. When Kushina is in front of the king she thrusts her sword forward in a lightning strike, hitting the throne and blade just an inch to the king's face, up close Aultcray realizes how terrifying she is much more than Mirellia.

"I'm going to be merciful just this once, but I'll leave you with a warning: If you ever harm my son and those who I care for in any way then I'm going to make you feel the most intense pain you never imagine, I will make you despair, cry, beg, suffer, regret, so much torment that you will wish that you never existed." She removes the sword and looks around to the audience. "My team and I will fight the Waves of Calamity, but we will only do for the world not Melromarc, if someone dares attacks or hinders my son then I will make them disappear, that is my promise." After saying her piece she disappears in a puff of smoke leaving a stunned crowd.

Chapter ends

AN: And there you have it, the sham trial just backfire on the king and princess, and church of three heroes will have to get creative in their plan to paint Naruto as a monster to fit their scriptures.

I read that someone have an idea of KushinaxMirellia pairing and I think it's very interesting, I try to come up best why to write them together.