Finally.
Many asked why no lemons last chap? I couldn't write one that satified me and I wanted to get the chapter out so I scrapped it, but don't worry this story will have a lemon.
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or DMC.
Tests
The laboratory had test tubes of all sizes, vials that were filled with strange liquids of various colors, and test subjects that died a long time ago. The place seemed to have been abandoned for years as dust clung to corners while insects and rodents scurried along the floors.
Two men stood near a single vial filled with a red substance in the center of the room watching numbers flash across the screen of a computer, unperturbed by the sick experiments that surrounded them.
"As you can see Orochimaru-san, the tests were an overall a success. His blood has open new doors to my experiments! My research at Fortuna was nothing compared to this. I am still amazed at how close a demon's genetic structure is to that of a human at the second cursed seal level. With this we should be able to-" Agnus stopped short when a presence made itself known.
"Orochimaru-sama, I spied on Uzumaki Naruto as ordered." Tayuya knelt before them.
"This b-b-better be i-important to justify y-your interruption, G-g-girl." Agnus stuttered in rage.
Because of Orochimaru's presence in the room, Tayuya bit back the insult that threatened escaped. She kept her head down, and replied. "I was able to watch his fight between the Inuzuka and did recognizance on his home. The preliminary battle proved that Uzumaki Naruto is highly skill in kenjutsu,-."
"I know of his skills Tayuya!" Orochimaru interrupted. "I want to know what drives him! He refused my offer of power, me, one of the Sannin!" The man hissed.
"He also has followers Orochimaru-sama!" Tayuya said quickly. She could feel the man's eyes on her. She continued with slightly more confidence now that she held his interest. "Four women, each powerful fighters and completely loyal to him. Due to the Inuzuka among them my information is limited but I have made logical guesses based on their attire and movement."
The Snake Sannin was quiet for a moment. "Continue your progress, Agnus. Tayuya, I want all the information you were able to gather…now."
Naruto looked at each of his mate's blushing faces. They had all cleaned up and were gathered at the kitchen table. "So let me get this straight. Basically I got back yesterday and made love with each of you?"
Trish was the only one able to look at him without blushing. "Basically. You also caused Nyuto go into Devil Maturation. You must have somehow pulled power from the sand deamon sealed inside her."
Naruto looked at the now sixteen year old looking red head. She was taller, had kept all her previous curves, and her hair was longer reaching to her back.
Speaking of hair Naruto really needed to cut his. Ever since he matured it hadn't bothered him much, in fact he had barely noticed. But when he tried to wash it this morning all hell broke loose. It had taken forever to clean out the various fluids and comb out all the knots, Naruto didn't know how Trish kept up with her hair. It had taken a lot of restrain not to grab Yamato and slice it all off. But he pulled through, putting it in a more manageable ponytail and made a self note to see the barber as soon as possible. But back to the matter at hand.
"And I can't remember any of it." Naruto sighed.
"You know," Hana said, straddling his lap and giving him a sly smile. "I could help you remember, if you want."
Naruto saw the hungry glint in her eye. "As tempting as that sounds, I'm gonna have to pass." Hana pouted and Naruto crushed the urge to throw her to the floor and take her. "The sand ninja are most likely panicking since Gaara never went back and I'm sure your mother is probably worried about you as well... and then there is Kiba."
Hana's pout vanished and she eyed Naruto dangerously. "What about Kiba?"
"Well, he kind of got beat up during the preliminaries." Naruto started sweating nervously.
"And just who did he face?" She growled out. Naruto didn't answer. "Naruto…"
The warning blared in Naruto's brain. "Alright, I beat him up because he didn't think I could protect you!"
"My life is none of Kiba's business! And you!" She poked him in the chest. "You are going to make it up to me, no questions asked!
"What, WHY!? I didn't do anything!" Hana just glared at him. "Fine!"
Hana smiled and kissed him. "Aw, don't look so angry Naru-kun, I'm sure you'll enjoy what I have in mind just as much as I will." She ground her hips against his for emphasis.
She got up and walked towards the door. Her hand hovered over the doorknob and an evil grin spread across her face. "Or I could just have you watch the Inuzuka children…"
Naruto paled and narrowed his eyes. "You wouldn't dare…" Hana just laughed and shut the door behind her.
Naruto sighed. "Nyu, you should be heading back too."
"Nyu!" The girl chirped, giving him a quick peck before leaving.
Naruto watched her go before the scroll that Ebisu left caught his eye. "Trish, Lady think you can help me with my training?"
"I have a better idea."
Naruto's Devil Bringer lashed out at the man hidden in the shadows.
Kakashi finally stopped in a clearing surrounded by large, thick trees. One of many streams ran into a lake and continued into the trees, created by a nearby mountain in the distance. He took a deep breath of fresh air and reveled in the quiet peacefulness it offered. Konoha was nice but still noisy and had air tainted with business. No city could compare to nature's true glory.
Sakura and Sasuke landed to either side of him breathing hard. Sakura's legs gave out and she fell on her butt. Sasuke faired only slightly better, managing to stay standing on his unsteady feet. Kakashi had them spar as a group full speed through the difficult terrain while he led them, for the full fourteen hours it took to get here.
Kakashi turned back to his two students and raised his one visible eyebrow. "Don't tell me you guys are tired, we haven't even started yet."
'Slave driver.' Sasuke was too tired to even try and look annoyed.
'What a sadist, CHA!' Sakura would have agreed with her inner self but she was already dosing off.
"On your feet genin." Kakashi said. Both of them shot straight up all traces of fatigue hidden.
"Wow, they're so well trained Kakashi! Can they roll over and fetch too?" The smoke of a shunshin appeared in front of them.
'Anyone but her!" The two genin thought together.
The smoke cleared to reveal Mitarashi Anko in all her 'modest' glory. "Or maybe I should teach them a new trick since I've been waiting for so long. Play dead!"
Two kunai slid into her hand and she threw them at the genin. Alastor flashed, batting the two kunai away as Sasuke took a defensive stance in front of Sakura, who had taken her own stance.
"Oh, they even work as a team. I'm impressed." Anko said.
"That's quite enough Anko." The woman slowly dropped out of her stance at Kakashi's commanding tone.
Sasuke and Sakura remain ready before slowly relaxing their own stances, but both were ready to move at the slightest twitch from Anko.
'Sasuke is already starting to rely on the sword Orochimaru gave him.' Kakashi thought, his face hidden behind his orange book.
Kakashi stepped in front of the woman. "Now that we've all been introduced, let me explain." Sakura and Sasuke were surprised the jounin would turn his back to such a dangerous woman, but Anko didn't move.
"Anko generously offered her assistance in training along with many threats to my health if I refused her offer. And since I can't focus on you two at the same time when this is not team development training, she will be sparring with one while I focus my teaching on other in turns."
"Call me Anko-sensei" The woman said, licking one of her kunai .
'But she didn't even move!' They hadn't even seen her take out the weapon and their eyes left her for only a moment when Kakashi spoke. Both genin were terrified at the idea of 'sparring' with her. They wondered if Naruto was brave or just stupid for standing up to her in the Second Exam.
Kakashi pause to let it sink in. "Now, you two are going to be faced against very dangerous opponents. We will be focusing on mainly strengths, weaknesses, and battle strategies. You both need to increase your skill in taijutsu if you plan to survive in close quarters. And I will also teach you a few more ninjutsu for your arsenal as soon I find out Sakura's chakra nature."
"But Kakashi-sensei!" Sasuke spoke out. "I have Alastor, why can't learn more kenjutsu?"
"And just where did you get that sword, Sasuke?" The Uchiha stayed quiet. "That sword came from Orochimaru as a 'gift' but his gift comes with a very steep price. You can't use that blade, Orochimaru's power over you will only grow."
"That's not true!" Sasuke shouted defiantly. "Orochimaru doesn't have any power over Alastor!" Sakura stayed quiet and Anko looked bored by the argument.
"But he does control the seal. And you can't use the sword's electrical power without it or you risk doing just as much damage to yourself as the opponent." Kakashi sighed.
"It's the same." Sasuke muttered.
"What?" The one-eyed jounin asked.
"It's the same as the power Naruto uses! Its of the same nature as his arm-"
"Naruto's bloodline is still a mystery to all of us!" Kakashi said harsly. Sasuke's protest ceased. "I will teach you how to use the sword Sasuke, but you are forbidden from using whatever powers it may hold." Sasuke's eyes fell to the ground. "Instead of the sword's electrical power I'll teach you my original jutsu which basically has the same result." Sasuke's eyes stayed down but the air became less tense.
"And as for Sakura…" Kakashi reached into his bag and pulled out a small slip of paper. "Focus your chakra into this." He said, handing in to her. She did so and Kakashi chuckled to himself at what the paper revealed.
"What's so funny Kakashi?" Anko pushed past him to see the soggy paper Sakura held.
"I should have known, a tranquil pond one minute and a raging tsunami the next." Kakashi explained. "Now we can begin the real training."
The man in red used his bare hand to knock the ethereal blue arm away. Naruto was already in front of him with Yamato coming down to split him in half. The man pulled a claymore from his back and blocked. They both stood there with sparks flying from their blades as Naruto tried to push him back, but the older man just smirked.
WHOOSH! BAM! SMACK!
"Ow Trish, what the hell?" Both of them asked the blond simultaneously before glaring at each other. Lady relaxed from her defensive position, she was about to lend Naruto a hand when Trish stopped her.
"Dante-sama, I know you wish to test Naruto-sama but my kitchen is not the place." Trish said menacingly, the dented frying pant in her hand let off a few sparks.
"Wait, Dante? This guy is Dante?" Naruto asked, jumping to his feet and pointing at the man in red.
"The one and only, runt." The man said cockily, picking himself up.
"Who you calling run, old man!" Dante's eye twitched. "Besides, shouldn't you be dead? I thought demons didn't live that long."
"Didn't that bitch trying to manipulate you tell you everything? If a demon can become strong enough their body becomes self sustaining in order to fight more." Dante took a seat at the table and kicked his feet up. Lady gave him an annoyed glance, she felt like she knew this guy from somewhere but she never seen him before. "Trish, got some grub around here?"
Naruto could hear the Kyuubi growl in the back of his mind, but he ignored her.
"Immortality?" Naruto asked, walking over to push the man's feet down before taking a seat across from him.
"Not exacty, but you get the idea." He said, still looking around.
"So, if you're immortal why are you here?" Naruto asked taking a seat across from him with Trish and Lady sitting at his sides.
Dante signed. "I'm not immortal. As for why I'm here, that's simple. I've got a little test for you…and only you." He said glancing at Trish and Lady. "Pass and you'll find something you've lost, fail and well… you die."
"And if I refuse?" Naruto questioned.
"You can't." Dante said simply. "Like it or not, you're a main piece in this game."
"Game? You sound a lot like the Kyuubi right now." Naruto said, letting out an annoyed sigh.
"Of course, she is one of the players. And you're her vassal, her way of moving among the humans easier."
"And what are you, a player or a piece?" Naruto asked.
"Come back alive and I might tell you." The man answered evasively.
"What do I have to do?"
Dante got up from his seat and walked over to a widow. "I sent a demon name Lucia to retrieve an artifact from an infested castle in a place called Fortuna. That was almost three months ago. I think a more powerful demon may have taken residence there and ambushed her. I'm sure she's still alive as I can still sense her."
"You sense her? She you mate or something?" Naruto asked.
"No she works under me just like Trish did." Dante said turning to face him.
"Did?"
"When you marked Trish as your mate you claimed her. She still has to listen to direct commands from me as she swore herself as a servant to Sparda's line. But I can't make unreasonable demands or take her from you." Dante glanced at the blond, who looked away. "Still can't believe you managed to mark and bed her. Not even I could manage that, everything was always business with her, never let her guard down."
"And just how do I get to this Fortuna Castle?"
"You sure ask a lot of questions for a demon hunter, kid." Dante said, looking back at him.
"Sorry, all this 'game' crap has thrown me off a bit. Usually I ask only two: what is it and how do I kill it?" Naruto said sarcastically.
Dante looked at him for a moment then smirked. "For a successor of Vergil, you sure act more like me." Naruto merely glared at him. "Anyway, you'll find a portal in the training ground your team used. You go there get Lucia and the artifact out and kill the demons that have taken residence there."
"How'd-"
Dante cut him off. "You're of the same blood as me kid. I've been keeping tabs on your progress since you awakened."
"Jeez, stalking kids isn't a good hobby you know."
Dante frowned. "For your sake I'm going to ignore that." He disappeared in a blur of red.
"Hey, that's my Air Trick!" Naruto sighed, and looked to Trish and Lady. "Well, what do you two think?"
Lady spoke up first. "He is part demon and powerful."
"Yea, when I locked blades with him it didn't even look like he was trying." Naruto muttered more to himself that them. "Is he a threat to us Trish?"
"No." The blond answered. "But it would be wise to cooperate with him."
"It doesn't seem like there's much of a choice." Naruto got up and grabbed his coat. "Don't cause too much trouble while I'm gone… and no shopping sprees!" The door slammed behind him.
Trish and Lady looked at each other.
"Did you find where he hid it?" Lady asked.
Trish pulled out a frog shaped wallet that bulged with money. "I'm hurt that you doubted me. I am very thorough when I clean, as if he could hide his ramen money from me."
Naruto felt a shiver go down his spine when he walked into the training ground. 'That can't be good.' But his thoughts soon traveled elsewhere. 'Gee, you think you made it obvious enough?' There in front of the memorial stone was the portal. Examining it closely he hesitantly reached out and touched it and was pulled off his feet and swallowed by the portal as it closed behind him.
Naruto was thrown out the portal and rolled across the ground. He stood and brushed the snow off, looking out to the vast snow covered mountains that stretched across the horizon. An old castle peeked around the cliff in front of him.
"This place couldn't have been on a tropical island?" He took a quick glace behind him to see the portal, he could swear it was mocking him. He started trudging towards the castle.
"What an asshole, he could have told me this place was in a frozen wasteland." He muttered stepping on a stone bridge.
"And even better the bridge is out!" He had been so busy complaining and cursing Dante that he hadn't even noticed until he got to the end.
"Calm yourself, young one."Kyuubi scolded.
'Oh and the player has graced the pawn with her presence.' The teen thought sarcastically while turning around.
"I would say you are more akin to that of a queen than a lowly pawn.'
"And suppose to make me, a guy, feel better." Naruto said out loud, stopping in his tracks.
"Why yes, the queen is much more formidable, having little to no limits in movement on the board, than a pawn that can only move once and can only take out a diagonal piece adjacent to it. I don't see where gender should apply." She stated.
Naruto stood there for a moment. "You know, you're almost as annoying as Dante." He finally said.
"I am nothing like him!"She shouted. Naruto had to hold his head as it felt like it was being cracked open by a hammer.
"Also, I have given Red Queen a solid form. It is now a separate weapon from Yamato and Ifrit. Your devil form should have matured as well."
"Thank you for giving me a weapon to smite your enemy's with. And I already achieved my devil form for Red Queen." Naruto said annoyed.
"Yes, but it was also incomplete, just like the others, the first time you transformed. Yamato required you to slowly adjust and even trigger prematurely when you were angry to adapt to the sudden change. When you fought the holder of Shakaku Ifrit was not fully developed, it was smaller, weaker, and the control over its flames was erratic unlike the full form used when you fought Echinda."
"And just why are you telling me this now? Could it be because you feel you should give me more information or I will start to doubt you and stray from your plans?" Naruto questioned.
"You are very smart for a half-breed and even more insightful."
"I'll take that as a yes." Naruto said. "How much will the form differ from when I used it against Orochimaru?"
"The form will not change entirely, but you can expect some additions or slight changes the next time you use devil trigger with Red Queen."
The bridge rumbled throwing Naruto slightly off balance. He caught himself and saw the tower next to the bridge collapsed and fall onto the bridge, breaking the brittle support under it and making it too collapse. Naruto fell with the rubble before flickering and blurring out completely.
He landed lightly on some type of raised platform as the stones from the destroyed bridge and tower crashed into the ground behind him, sending bits of rubble, snow, and frozen earth everywhere.
'Well at least I don't have to worry about getting to the castle.' It loomed in front of him and he could see a full bridge leading to the doors in the distance. A hollow thump rang in the clearing and Naruto looked at the source.
On top of the gate were two large creatures that looked similar to an Assault with lizard like features but were larger, their skin was a dark blue color, and they were encased in a type of ice armor. They hissed while jumping into the air and shooting towards him.
Naruto blocked the first one's ice bladed fingertips with Yamato and quickly jumped back to avoid the second. It crashed into the ground sending ice up everywhere, Naruto would have been skewered by ice cycles if he had remain.
"Frosts, I suggest Ifrit or Red Queen since these creatures are weak against powerful demonic fires."
'Alright then.' Naruto stabbed Yamato in the ground. He closed his eyes in concentration and then twisted the handle. Red Queen roared to life, fire dancing along the blade.
'I'm getting faster switching devil arms on the fly.'
The first Frost lunge forward only for tornado of fire collided with it. "One… Two… SLASH!"
The Frost was thrown back and rolled across the ground while Naruto skidded to a stop from his spin. He heard a faint ring and dodged two sharp blades of ice that flew by and blocked the last with his sword. He charged the second Frost calling out Ifrit while running. The Frost raised its shield in preparation.
'Kick 13!' Naruto unleashed a flurry of thirteen powerful flaming kicks in quick succession, the last kick shattered the ice shield and stunned the reptilian demon. Naruto crouched, building up fire in his gauntlet.
'Magma Drive!' Before the ice demon could recover a flame covered fist slammed into its chin and a pillar of fire launched them both into the air. Naruto, unhindered by his own flames, used his Devil Bringer to grab the Frost by the tail and swing it around before launching it at the ground.
As he fell, Naruto clasped his hands together and created large fireball. Using the gravity to his advantage he waited until he was right over the demon before releasing the it point blank.
"Meteor…" The teen muttered, watching the charred demon squirm in misery before dying. He looked over to see what happened to the first.
"That wasn't there before." While Naruto had been busy the first Frost had encased itself in ice.
"Its recovering!"
"No you don't!" Naruto said running toward the creature and jumping into the air. The temperature around him began to skyrocket. His rage burst forth as his eyes glowed red and he suddenly Devil Triggered to his Ifrit form.
With a roar the horned demon was consumed in flames and crashed into the ice. The ground caved in under it as its hooves crushed the recovering demon under them while sending flames everywhere. It roared once more, flames shooting from it mouth before it returned to normal. Naruto fell to one knee, Ifrit already being replaced by Yamato.
"Damn I really need to learn how to control that." He said, catching his breath.
He jumped out the crater and made his way across the bridge toward the castle. "I don't even know where to start looking for this Lucia person or even what she looks like…"
He whistled when he got to the entrance. He gave a test push to the massive double doors, they didn't budge. They were old but sturdy. Naruto nodded knowingly.
"Duh, what was I thinking? The doors actually opening would be too easy!" He shouted at the doors as if it would make them open.
Yamato suddenly flashed in the air and clicked back into its sheath a second later. Thousands of lines appeared all over the doors before they crumbled to chuncks of rock.
"I know I should feel bad about ruining such a detailed work of art, but I don't, oh well…" He said stepping over the rubble that had been a detailed stone door moments before.
"Being needlessly violent and destructive is a waste of time and energy, my vassal."
"I have strange powers because I'm the descendant of a legendary demon," Naruto said counting off on his fingers. "I'm a host to the strongest known demon in existence, I have demons and people playing mind games with me because they think my life is one big chess game, I deal with four beautiful women that could most likely kick my ass if I got them angry, I can't remember losing my virginity to those four beautiful women all at once, and I'm talking to myself… IN THE MIDDLE OF AN ABANDONED CASTLE!" The words echoed around him.
"I'm pretty damn sure that gives me the right to commit random acts of violence and destruction! Now unless you have anything useful to say, shut up!" He said finishing his rant.
End Chapter 12
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