Chapter 2: A New Player Signs Up
Naruto was in a state of amazement as he looked at the building in front of him. It was much larger than anything he had seen back in the Elemental Nations. The huge tower had a large clock on its sides and it was the tallest building around so you could tell he was amazed when Karasuba brought him here.
On their way to the tower which Karasuba said was called the MBI tower she explained to him as well the concepts of Sekirei and Ashikabi as well as the plan Minaka had in mind for the aliens.
Needless to say Naruto was pissed at Minaka for his Sekirei plan which he devised for his own sick amusement. He honestly disliked people like him who thought they could manipulate people to do whatever they want for their entertainment caring little for people involved and people caught in the crossfire.
"Well here we are Naruto; welcome to the MBI tower." Karasuba said with a soft smile as she allowed for Naruto to stare at the tower for a few seconds before she entered the tower still carrying Naruto who by now gave up trying to get Karasuba to put him down.
Entering the tower Naruto could see it was not so different from his own dimension it was just that humans here seemed to rely a whole lot more on technology than his dimension did. For example he could see that they used computers and had large monitors like those in his dimension.
"Ah Karasuba-san welcome back. Minaka said he would like to meet you in his office." A man said as he approached the duo.
He was dressed formally like a businessman he had messy brown hair and had a kind look to his face. Despite that Naruto could sense that there was something he disliked about the man despite his kind appearance.
"Oh this trash is Natsuo he is the current choice for being the Ashikabi for the Discipline Squad. Though I doubt it will be as effective if he's the Ashikabi." Karasuba explained when she saw Naruto stare at Natsuo.
"Your words are still as sharp as ever I see Karasuba-san." Natsuo said with a chuckle feigning a hurt expression. He didn't bother to try and defend himself he was smart enough to avoid challenging Karasuba only idiots with a death wish or those who didn't know Karasuba were foolish enough to do that.
Seeing that Natsuo had no further news for her Karasuba got on the elevator and hit the button moving to the floor which held Minaka's office which was pretty much the whole floor itself.
As the elevator progressed Karasuba finally let Naruto down wether it was because she was getting tired or because she wanted to appear more terrifying to Minaka Naruto couldn't tell.
"WELCOME YOUNG MAN! YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE GRAND HONOR OF JOINING THE SEKIREI PLAN!" the man in a pure white suit and white cape Naruto assumed was Minaka shouted out as soon as the elevator opened.
"Can I cut him up a bit Karasuba?" Naruto asked as he gripped his katana making Karasuba laugh as she gave him an amused look. Minaka just had that kind of face that Naruto felt the urge to cut up as well as the fact he was yelled at for almost no perceptible reason at all.
"Sure but let's see why he was shouting at us in the first place. If it's for some nonsensical thing or another we'll cut him up. That sound good Naruto?" Karasuba asked as she ruffled his hair a bit calming Naruto down a bit.
"Fine but his reason better be good or else." Naruto threatened Minaka as he glared at the bespectacled man who was now gulping at the bloodthirsty Ashikabi and Sekirei duo.
"Ahahaha, No need to get so violent I was just welcoming the new player to my game as I always do." Minaka said as he ducked behind his huge ass chair making Takami sigh at his stupidity drawing Naruto's and Karasuba's attention toward her.
"I apologize for his behavior, I am Sahashi Takami, he has been in an extremely happy mood since you were discovered. By the way can I have your name so we can have something to match to Karasuba's file?" Takami said picking up the slack while Minaka was still terrified of being cut up.
"I'm Uzumaki Naruto" Naruto answered simply.
"And what is the reason you have no file in our database? It's like you don't exist at all." Takami had to ask.
"That's because i'm not from here." Naruto answered making Takami irritated at his lack of explanation.
"Karasuba has already explained to me everything about the Sekirei plan. So if you don't mind I will be taking Karasuba's things with me and we will find some other residence to live in. I have no interest in helping you with this game so just put me up as a competitor." Naruto said with finality shocking Takami and Minaka at his statement.
"Are you sure? If Karasuba really told you everything you know being in the Discipline Squad would keep you safe for the first stages of the game right? Besides your quite young I doubt you would last long if other Ashikabi knew you were the Ashikabi of Karasuba. Staying in the MBI is your best chance isn't it?" Takami asked the red haired boy who looked younger than her own children.
"For your information I am fifteen I just inherited my mother's height so I won't grow too tall. As for protection I am well capable of protecting myself. Added to that I have Karasuba with me and from what I can sense in the area she is the second strongest in the whole city." Naruto said as Karasuba rubbed his head when she heard him declare she was the second strongest.
She wasn't insulted or anything since meeting Naruto she had gotten to accept some things one of them was that she was not the strongest around that belonged to her Ashikabi and Miya since Yume passed on. However she promised herself she would surpass Miya eventually and hopefully Naruto himself.
"FIFTEEN! You aren't even old enough to drink! How on earth are you going to protect yourself huh?" Takami asked angry at the fact such a young boy was joining the game fully aware of what could happen and was still willing to enter the fray rather than sit back for a short while under the MBI's protection since he had a chance to be the Discipline Squad Ashikabi since Karasuba was supposed to be it's leader.
"Hey if you must know my Ashikabi-sama isn't weak at all he can defeat me if he wanted and that's just with swordsmanship. He just held back earlier and that's why I managed to injure him." Karasuba said as she came to her Ashikabi's defence.
This shocked Takami and Minaka; there was a person who could fight on the same level as a Sekirei? It was unheard of.
"Well I guess if you're really sure about it then I will let you go. But know this we cannot host you at the MBI despite you having no obvious place of residence since you're obviously not from around here. So before you leave take this it's Karasuba's MBI card it's practically unlimited. Take care young man I look forward to your participation in the game." Minaka said as he handed a card to Naruto before he and Karasuba left.
"Are you sure it was wise to let him go? You know it will be harder to maintain the rules in the later stages without Karasuba. Even though I hate her guts I have to admit she has her uses." Takami said as she stared at the elevator the duo just left in.
"Yes this will bring more fun to the game! I have no doubts of his strength I can see it in those eyes of his most likely he might even be the victor but all I can say is that this will be very entertaining to watch." Minaka said as Takami shook her head and left the floor hoping to rid herself of the headache her insane boss just gave her.
On the ground floor of the MBI tower Naruto and Karasuba were about to leave after they had gathered Karasuba's belongings in a duffel bag that Karasuba carried when they were interrupted.
"Karasuba-san are you leaving the Discipline squad?" a voice called out as Naruto and Karasuba were about to leave the tower.
They turned around to see that the one who called out to them was a white haired girl in a shredded black kimono that revealed part of her chest as well as her legs. She had bandages covering whatever was revealed up to her neck and on her feet were high heeled boots and on her neck was a black collar complete with a ring in the front where one can attach a leash. The most notable thing about her attire though were the claws on her arms that doubled as her arm guards. Karasuba recognized her as Haihane the other member of the Discipline Squad who was scheduled to be winged by Natsuo along with her partner Benitsubasa.
"Yeah my Ashikabi-sama want's no part of Minaka's plan so he will join in the game and by default so do I. It's more fun this way anyway seeing as I get to fight strong opponents a whole lot more than if I stay with the Discipline Squad. Besides I didn't want to be winged by Natsuo anyway so I guess this is goodbye unless you are here for a different reason then I thought." Karasuba said with a smile despite her bloodthirsty and often uncaring exterior she did care for a few individuals number eighty eight Musubi was an example of this.
Another one she could say she cared for was number one hundred four Haihane. Despite her strange appearance the girl was fun to be around despite her addiction to the television set often arguing with her over the remote control especially when she wanted to watch one of her favorite shows.
"U-um I think i'm reacting to your Ashikabi." Haihane said nervously. She was unsure of how Karasuba would react to this.
"Hmm if you're reacting why don't you ask him to wing you?" Karasuba said with a soft smile on her face.
"Y-your not mad are you?" Haihane asked nervously was Karasuba really this willing to share her Ashikabi that she herself reacted to?
"Ah its fine I wouldn't be surprised if he winged others especially since I reacted to him that would only mean he really is a strong Ashikabi." Karasuba said consentingly so with that Haihane moved towards Naruto who was listening in on their conversation.
Moving forward Haihane captured Naruto's lips in a kiss causing her wings to erupt behind her stunning the MBI workers at the sight.
"These are the claws of my pact, Shred my Ashikabi's sorrows." Haihane said after the kiss.
"My name is Haihane Sekirei number one hundred four, I shall stay by your side now and forever my Ashikabi." Haihane said as she hugged Naruto making sure not to stab him with her claws.
"Nice to meet you Haihane. Please call me Naruto now let's get your stuff so we can get out of here." Naruto said with a smile as he could feel the happiness radiated from both his Sekirei at the winging.
It was a side effect of the winging both Ashikabi and Sekirei could feel the others emotions and for Naruto it was a gift to know how happy his Sekirei were with him and in turn this made him all the more happier.
"No need I already packed it with me, Ever since i felt myself reacting I already packed my stuff since all I have are a few spare outfits and my universal remote control it was easy enough." Haihane said pointing to her bag which lay on the floor getting a chuckle from Karasuba at hearing what she packed.
"Ok then let's look for someplace to stay then." Naruto said as he exited the tower followed closely by his Sekirei.
After walking around for the better part of the day they were just about to give up, since nobody wanted to give Naruto a room to rent since he was an out of school youth combined with the fact he was going for a room that can hold three people. Suffice it to say nobody accepted him.
"Well I guess we better just look for some nice bench to rest in then we'll look at some more places tomorrow." Naruto said as he was headed for a park he had seen some ways back.
"Wait Naruto there is one more place we haven't gone to yet I just didn't suggest it earlier because the landlady doesn't exactly like me." Karasuba suggested to Naruto.
"Ok then let's go but if she gives you a hard time we'll go someplace else alright?" Naruto gave in since he was feeling tired. Though if it was a place that discriminated his partners he would leave right away.
Seeing that her Ashikabi consented Karasuba led them all the way to the northern part of Shinto Teito in front of a traditional looking inn.
"Well here we are this is Maison Izumo home to Sekirei's numbers one, two, six and occasionally three." Karasuba said as she directed Naruto through the gate for him to knock on the front door.
The person who opened the door was someone Naruto could truly describe as motherly she had long purple hair tied into a ponytail she was wearing a traditional miko outfit except in purple rather than red.
This was Miya Asama she took a long hard look at the people in front of her as well as a lingering gaze on the young man n front of her. She knew full well who they were since Matsu had managed to hack into MBI for the discussion between himself and Minaka.
"Ara what brings you to my humble inn this late at night?" Miya asked with a smile that seemed to sweet to be genuine.
Naruto felt that he should answer though he had a feeling that she was not talking to him but rather to Karasuba so he kept quiet and to prove his thought correct Karasuba did indeed answer Miya.
"Can we skip the pleasantries Miya I know you had Matsu hack into MBI. So you also know that I am no longer associated with them and besides my Ashikabi and Sekirei sister need a place to rest for the night." Karasuba said with a slight glare at Miya who was trying to be intimidating to her Ashikabi.
"Very well I will allow you to stay here at Maison Izumo only because there is a chance you may have changed since your winging and the fact you willingly quit your job at MBI. But mark my words if you so much as cause trouble at Maison Izumo or disobey any of my rules I will throw you and your Ashikabi out." Miya threatened as she glared openly at Karasuba who seemed to relent and nodded with a sigh.
"I see we have an agreement very well welcome to Maison Izumo I am the owner Asama Miya at your service." Miya said introducing herself to Naruto.
"I am Uzumaki Naruto and this is Haihane and you already know Karasuba thank you for having us for tonight despite the lateness." Naruto said with a bow. Introducing himself and his Sekirei to Miya.
"My what a proper young gentleman you have winged yourself to Karasuba. Well your in luck I just finished dinner so please follow me and please leave your weapons at the rack near the door." Miya said as she invited them in making Naruto, Karasuba, and Haiahne leave their weapons where Miya requested.
Following Miya into through the inn she eventually led them to what they assumed was the dining area where Karasuba saw the nervous faces of both Sekirei number ten and six.
Sekirei number six was a young man with silver hair he was currently dressed in a suit. This was Homura or Kagari as he liked to introduce himself to other Sekirei.
Sekirei number ten was a voluptuous young woman who was wearing nothing but a pink negligee and her panties. This was Uzume otherwise known as the veiled Sekirei.
"M-miya! Whate re they doing here?" Homura asked terrified at the appearance of Karasuba. It was common knowledge how Miya hated Karasuba and now here was Karasuba in Maison Izumo walking in without a care in the world so it was a given Homura had no idea what to expect.
"It's alright i'm willing to give her a chance this time since it seems that she reacted to an Ashikabbi on her own so she may have changed. So I am giving her the benefit of the doubt but if she breaks one rule or betrays my trust I will throw her out of Maison Izumo." Miya said as she sat down at the head of the table.
Seeing the spare seats Naruto sat at the other end of the table directly across from Miya with Karasuba and Haihane at his right and left respectively.
"Good evening to you two I am Uzumaki Naruto, and this is Haihane, you already know Karasuba." Naruto said as he introduced himself and his Sekirei to Homura and Uzume.
"Good Evening Naruto-san i'm Homura and this is Uzume." Homura greeted in kind.
"So is the perv peeping upstairs coming down or what?" Karasuba asked with an amused smile on her face.
"No one is here! There is no one named Matsu living upstairs!" A voice suddenly rang out giving away the fact there was indeed a person upstairs peeping on them making everybody except for Karasuba, Miya and Naruto sweatdrop.
Naruto raised an eyebrow.
Karasuba's grin just grew wider.
Miya started smiling and stared up at the ceiling with a large hannya mask suddenly forming behind her and said. "What have I told you about peeping during meals? Perhaps someone wants to do some extra chores around the inn after all" to which everybody heard a large bang and the voice repeatedly saying sorry over and over all the while promising she would behave.
Needless to say this was starting out to be a long night for the occupants at Maison Izumo.
Chapter End
I had to make the Norito of Haiahane myself since I could not find any since she has yet to use it.
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