This fic will finally come to a close soon hopefully, or scraped. After that I can try doing a real fic where Issei is the protagonist.

Chapter 30

"You ok?"

"…"

"Asumoto-kun…are you mad Rika told the Church?"

Asumoto turned to his lover as they made their way down the hall to the ORC. "No," he said in a low tone. "I asked her if she knew about the massacre of my clan, but she didn't. However, now I have proof that it wasn't the Church who attacked my clan. Only a rogue group from there."

"And the reason they after your family was because..."

The look Asumoto sent her way said to not speak no more of it. He'd rather not bring up pass tragedies until the time the meeting.

Akeno nodded and then took his hand in hers. A reassuring smile appearing on her pretty face. "Asumoto-kun, whatever happens. Know that I'll always be by your side. You helped me with my past, so I will help you."

Asumoto didn't say anything, only nodding his head slowly. He sure was grateful to have Akeno here. Of all the people he knew he trusted her the most, even more than Tsubaki. Which was why he was fine dating her.

The date - he remembered... He knew the issues going on in the Underworld, yet he still accepted Akeno's date. Why did he do that? He could have said to wait until the time was right. Was it to get his mind off the deaths that occurred that day?

That was hardly the answer. Asumoto wasn't a heartless person though, his experience with death and witnessing it so much made him immune to it.

Besides death comes to all eventually...

As for the people he knew who died, what impact did they have on him? He didn't know Irina well enough to consider a friend. Raynare and Issei were friends, but they weren't as close to him as Tsubaki and Akeno. The Devil nobles he had no love for. Most deserved to die all the things they had done in their lives and for their contempt for reincarnated Devils. But some deserved life, such as Maou Asmodeus and Seekvaira's parents.

But nothing that they did could change that. Akeno was right, who could tell if they would still be alive tomorrow? Khaos Brigade or Hazael could attack again anytime, he had heard that Azazel had sent out several scouting groups to find Akeno´s half-brother, right before he had stepped down as General Governor... not to mention `The Order´.

So far, there was no sign of Hazael or Khaos Brigade. Either they were still in hiding, waiting to make their move, or rebuking the Old Satan Faction for their preemptive strike against the Devils.

A more important question was who else was in it?

Thinking back to what Azazel heard of them from Leviathan's descendant. Khaos Brigade consisted of every known race of the Supernatural world and led by the Infinite Dragon God. Huw was that true? So far, only Devils, Fallen Angels, magicians, and rouge Exorcists were confirmed to be a part of it. So where were the Angels, Youkai, and Dragons?

Were Angels even part of this terrorist group? How could pure Angels even join Khaos Brigade without falling? If, and this was a big if, he ever encountered an Angel within their ranks, he would ask that question and hopefully get an answer

Last time he thought of this was during his talk of them with Kuroka.

Kuroka…

He thought back to the night when he returned home after his date with Akeno.

"You're leaving!?"

Asumoto stared at the Nekomata in shock, while she nodded at his question. He had just gotten back from his date with Akeno and found Kuroka waiting for him on his bed. She had no witty comment or sexy remark about how handsome he looked. No — she had a different demeanor right now. She was serious.

When he asked what the frown was for, she answered by saying she was leaving Kuoh.

"But why?"

"To help figure out who exactly this Khaos Brigade it." Her voice was serious, something he rarely heard from her. "The Satans and Azazel know the power I possess and came to me with an offer to infiltrate and gather information on what Khaos Brigade is and who is in it."

"And you accepted? But…But…Kuroka, after saving you from being hunted! Giving you a home! Freeing you of your crime and reconnecting with Koneko! You chose to leave here again to spy on the enemy!?"

Kuroka shook her head. "Khaos Brigade is a threat that even I can't ignore. To help you guys better prepare for whatever they plan next and safety of my sister, I have to do this. I already told Shirone about this. She too was upset but understands why I'm doing this. I was half expecting you to understand."

"I do understand but…are you sure about this? I know you're strong Kuroka but are you sure you can do this without getting detected? Hazael or Kokabiel may have told the Khaos Brigade about you. They may know you by appearance, magic symbol, or scent."

Kuroka smirked amusingly as she placed a hand on her hip. "Which you seem to forget I can conceal. Have you not realized I've been hiding my presence all this time?"

Asumoto blinked twice, before trying to locate Kuroka's signature and realized she was right. She was standing right in front of him but couldn't sense anything emitting from her. How could he not realized that!? He was smarter than this!

"Did you forgot about the power I have? Even if they do discover me, I can easily slip away thought the use of illusions, transformation, or teleportation," she said in a matter of fact tone. "I managed to avoid being discovered by the Devils for years, so spying on Khaos Brigade will be just like that. I won't be able to contact you daily, but I'll try to update you and Shirone how I'm doing."

Asumoto clenched and unclenched his first repeatedly, trying to accept the fact that she would no longer be in Kuoh. In all the time spent with her, Asumoto had, in all honestly, enjoyed being around Kuroka.

Beautiful as she was, he didn't have romantic feelings towards her like he did with Akeno. But after all the times spent talking to her, and even if she was lazy most of the times, Kuroka was nevertheless, a fun person to being around. So he would miss her dearly.

Suddenly he felt her move closer to him. Her hands cupping his face gently, eyes filling a hint of lust in them. Before he could say something, she closed the distance and kissed him on the lips.

Asumoto was stunned by the action the Nekomata did but then relaxed into it. Allowing her to press her lips harder against his until she broke away.

"W-why, what was that for?" he said, even though his cheeks brunt red.

"That's my way of thanking you for all you've done for me," she said as a sly grin made its way upon her lips. "You gave me a home, kept me secret from your master, fought to get me free of my crime, and helped reform the bond with my sister. Nya."

She pulled away, her fingers slowly tracing along his smooth cheeks before casting a portal that would take off onto her mission. Before stepping through she threw one last look at the samurai, it wasn't a flirt smile, but a real honest to god smile.

"The Priestess of Thunder is truly lucky to have you Asumoto. Treat her with love and affection and you'll go far with her. As for Shirone, I know she is in good hands." Then her smile turned feral as she winked at him. "If you weren't against having a harem, I wouldn't mind being part of it~ Nya~"

Asumoto laughed at her words. She always teased about having a baby or harem with him. But he always told her he would only date one woman and that woman was Akeno Himejima. The two stared at one another moment longer before Kuroka turned away to depart.

"Good luck on your mission Kuroka Toujou. May Amaterasu protect you."

"See ya later, handsome~ Nya~" Kuroka winked at the samurai, stepped through the portal, and vanished as it closed.

Asumoto stared at the spot where she stood for a good whole minute, his fingers tracing his lips as they tugged upwards.

Thirty minutes had passed since he gathered the rest of the Peerage within the old school building and now they, along with their king, the Exorcists, and priestess, were now waiting upon Sona - to finally hear what he had to tell them about his past.

When he told the others of Kuroka's mission back then, he wasn't that surprised to see their shocked expressions at the news. Except for Rias. As it turned out, she had already been informed by her brother.

He sure hoped Sirzechs knew what he was doing, sending Kuroka to spy on the Khaos Brigade. Not only because of the danger to herself. Koneko already lost her sister once, she couldn't lose her again… There was no telling how it would affect the younger Nekomata when something happened to her now.

Just then the door opened and in came the Sitri Peerage. It still felt weird for the Devils, not seeing Momo and Yura amongst them. But they would get used to it in time.

Now that they were all here, it was time to get down to business.

"So we're finally going to know about Asu-kun's last name! oh this is going to be exciting!" Squealed Serafall.

"Hush, Serafall! This is important," Sona said sharply.

Rias coughed into her hand before addressing the whole room. "I might as well get to the point. What you're all here for is to know about Asumoto and the Order."

This made all eyes in the room turn to Asumoto. What relation did the Order have to Asumoto? Everyone watched, waiting to hear what the strongest Queen of the Rookie Six had to say. The Devils saw Akeno move closer to him, give an encouraging nod towards him. Which he pursed his lips at, before finally speaking.

"I think it's high time I tell you all who I am."

His last name!? Everyone thought with curiosity and excitement. At last they would know his full identity, who he was and where he came from.

"The only one I ever told was Akeno, because… back then I felt only I could trust her with it… but I was wrong. All of you have shown me such compassion. I am sorry for keeping it hidden form you all." He bowed to his friends as a sign of apology.

"There's nothing to forgive Asumoto-kun. We all have our secrets. It just takes time to tell friends about it," Kiba said with a reassuring smile, "and accept the help they offer."

"That's right. Where here for you Asumoto-kun!" Asia said, nodding encouragingly.

"…Asumoto-senpai helped me reunite with my Oniisan. So I will help senpai."

Asumoto looked around the room to see the others agreeing with the Gremory servants. A sense of relief and happiness washed over him. He half expected these Devils to feel betrayed by his actions. Instead they understood and would listen to why he did so.

"Thank you. All of you." He bowed again before composing himself and starting. "My name is Asumoto and I hail from the Shinto Faction."

I knew it! Rias thought, I knew he was a Shinto follower.

"This piece of history is known by all Shinto clans. Once, an army of Devils came to conquer Japan. The samurai of Satsuma and Shinto clans dwelling on Satsuma providence - which now is the western half of Kagoshima Prefecture on Kyushu Island - were attacked first but held strong against them. They won the battle but at a terrible cost. With so few remaining within their clans, a priestess named Yamamoto Yoshikage offered the merging of their clans into one. From there, came the creation of the Yoshikage clan. For years my clan prospered on Kyushu Island peacefully until… until February 20th 2014…"

Rias grimaced when hearing that day. She knew what was going to be told next… the massacre of his clan.

"My whole family was slaughtered that night. Everyone but me. I escaped the house… but not the attackers. They caught up to me and killed me… Then Rias found me and gave me a new life." His eyes flickered to Rias who smiled at his words. "I thought I died, but I didn't. Since I still live. I am the last Yoshikage, Asumoto."

"So… you are of samurai descent," Sona said, her expression never once changing from its serious look. "I thought you were lying when you said that, but it is true. So your clan, the Yoshikage's, where massacred. But who did it and why?"

"I think I know who…" Asumoto growled. "The group Valper is following, the Order."

Everyone gasped at the words. The faction Valper was with had slaughtered everyone in his clan? Why? What reason would they have?

"This Order… all I know for certain is that they're a rogue faction from the Church… and that they were looking for what my clan guarded. We were — no — I am the protector of one of the many Totsuka no Tsurugi. This one belonging to the God of Storms; Susanoo. The divine sword used to slay the eight headed dragon Orochi; Ama-no-Habakiri."

Everyone froze at what he said.

"Ama-no-what?" Asia asked in confusion.

"Ama-no-Habakiri. It's just like what Asumoto-kun said, one of the several holy spirit swords. The sword Susanoo used to kill Yamata-no-Orochi." It was Tetsuishi who answered the nun's question, a serious look upon his face. "That sword isn't as famous or as well-known as Kusanagi but is still a powerful weapon."

"Wait you said their holy spirit swords…" Ruruko asked, "what do you mean by that?"

"What I mean is that they are real Holy Swords."

"Impossible!" Everyone looked to Xenovia when she shouted that. "The Holy Swords—"

"... Of the Church are manmade Xenovia, not by Gods," Interrupted Asumoto with a shake of his head. "Holy Swords and Divine Swords are on a completely different scale form one another. A Divine Sword can go against a Longinus type Sacred Gear. Why the Order needed it for I wasn't sure but… after the One Day War however I think I know why… Valper needed it to fuse with the Excalibur's."

Rias narrowed her eyes at what she heard Asumoto say. If that was what Valper planned on doing, he may have a sword so powerful it could kill anyone, possible even her brother! However….

"You said Valper needed Habakiri… does that mean they don't have it?"

"No. They don't. They thought by killing my clan they could know it's location, but they are wrong. Only the blood of a Yoshikage can be used to find its location. That's why…. I was angry at you for reviving me as your servant Rias. That is why I hated you for doing that. I feared that the Order would discover my existence and they would use my blood, or you as a hostage, to find Habakiri."

He took his shirt off to show the scars that littered his body. The Devil's had seen his scars before but that didn't stop most from gasping at the sight.

"These wounds… these scars are a reminder of the massacre… of the Order stabbing me to death… of their desire to obtain Habakiri."

Rias looked at her Queen in shock before it changed to pity. So that was what he meant all those months ago by saying she should have let him die with his family. It wasn't to reunite with them, but instead to keep Susanoo's sword safe from falling into the wrong hands.

"What is so important of that sword?" Kiba asked, disturbed to finally know where he obtained the scars.

Asumoto didn't answer… instead looking at Akeno to explain. The ponytailed girl nodded and took over explaining saying.

"Ama-no-Habakiri has Susanoo's power within it. That power is to create storms. If you thought the Excalibur's were deadly, image having to face a sword that conjures, wind, rain, lighting, and thunder?"

"But why did Susanoo ensure its protection to a Shinto clan?" Saji asked. "I mean wouldn't it be safer to have it kept with him?"

"You're right Saji, it would have. However the God of Storms chose the Yoshikage clan as it's guardians for a number of reasons," Asumoto stated.

"And those reasons are?" Rias wanted to know.

"The most important is that Susanoo and several of the other Shinto Gods have a relationship that is, well... complicated," Asumoto replied. "I am sure some of you have heard the stories."

"You could also say he is an infamous troublemaker," Akeno remarked. "So after he had slain the Orochi, the other gods started to get wary about the power of the sword... especially in his hands. After several discussions between the gods, Susanoo had finally agreed to hand the sword over to a neutral party. Under the conditions however that he can choose the guardians of the sword by himself... and that he can take the sword back whenever a threat or enemy emerges, that threatens the gods or the Shinto religion itself."

Asumoto nodded, "Akeno is right. Habakiri is a legendary sword of great and terrible power! Its existence was known only by the Shinto Gods and our clan. Only I know of its location and I will not tell any of you where it is. Its power rivals that of the Holy Swords and Kusanagi. Anyone who wields Habakiri, wields the powers of Susanoo himself, of the sea and storms!"

Troubled expressions were worn by most of the people in the now silent room after the history lesson about Asumoto. To know he was the last Yoshikage was shocking in itself, but how he became so was terrible. His whole clan massacred so the location of Ama-no-Habakiri could be revealed.

Azazel cupped her chin in thought as his brain started working on plans to prevent the Order from obtaining Habakiri, or rather obtaining Asumoto. "It's smart of you to not tell us the location of the storm god's sword. The Order could have spies watching us right now. If they do, then I think we should let them know what our plan is. Make sure no harm come to you. I know you are strong but the Order could have beings stronger than you. Your safety is the highest priority at the moment."

"Aside protecting Asumoto. Theirs's still the missing Excalibur's too." Rika added, "We still have no idea where they are or who's protecting them. The Pope has sent our strongest Exorcists to retrieve or destroy them to make sure they are not used to harm anyone. Since that is being handle, Xenovia and I can concentrate on helping protect you, Asumoto."

"This isn't the Church problem anymore, Rika-san. But it is to all of us" Asumoto said. "If they fuse the Excalibur's and Habakiri then the most powerful sword will be created."

"Which is something we cannot allow. I going to telling Slash Dog of this and see if he can double his efforts in finding Valper. Will also have to tell Michael of this maybe he'll actually help us this time. As for the meeting, We all wish for peace but we can't have that unless we unite together to stop Khaos Brigade."

Together. That was something none of the Biblical Factions never thought about. They had done it before during Kokabiel's war they would do it again.

End.

Well their you have it folks. Now you know why this fic was The Last Yoshikage. I've been on Hiatus for a long time and have been going over ideas for different DXD fics of how incorporate heroes not in the series. Which knows? I don't know but I have some in mind.