Last time, Naruto was training in his family's training ground where he not only worked out but also thought about his past, along with working on his newest technique.

2 years later

Out in the Phenex family estate, the sounds of fighting could be heard around the training area. The sounds were created by two boys sparring against each other. The two are Naruto Phenex and his best friend, Sairaorg Bael.

The two were currently having one of their 2 month spar sessions. Both boys were fighting using only their physical strengths such as strength and speed. The only difference was that Naruto was using his magic to increase both his strength and speed to be on even ground with Sairaorg.

Naruto and Sairaorg's friendship started off rocky when they first met. They first met each other when Naruto visited Rias where Sairaorg and his mother also visited when he was 9 years old. Rias introduce the two but Sairaorg's attitude wasn't that welcoming since he believed that Naruto was one of those devils that looked down on others where he pushed Naruto's annoyance to the limit.

Soon their arguments changed when the two boys started fighting each other outside the Gremory castle. Rias tried to stop them but couldn't where she went off to find her mother or someone. Before she did, Rias was stopped when out of nowhere, Sirzechs caught her.

The reason he stopped her is to explain to her that sometimes boys settled their differences with their fists rather than their words.

They both fought furiously at each other where, by the end, both boys were lying on the ground. It was only after that the two actually started talk to each and soon became friends where Naruto explained that like Sairaorg, who couldn't use the Bael family's Power of Destruction, he can't use the flames of the Phenex family to attack, fly, or to recover from any injuries.

Once they got to know each other more, the two became pretty good friends where they challenge each other every couple of weeks to 2 months, after they trained themselves.

With a final roar of action, the spar that the two have been doing has now ended. In the middle of the training field, Naruto laid on the ground where across from him laid Sairaorg, the rightful heir of the Bael family.

As the two laid on their backs, the sounds of running footsteps where coming to their aid. For Sairaorg, a young girl with blonde hair, tied in a ponytail, came to his side to see if he was alright. For Naruto, two young girls came to his side.

The first girl is a young 14 year old girl that had hazel eyes with cat-like pupils and black shoulder length hair with split bangs with an ornately detailed headband on her head. She wore a black kimono with a red interior that opened at her shoulders that showed her developing body. The biggest feature she had was the fact that she had a pair of black cat ears and a single black tail.

The second girl was a 10 year old with long blonde hair and hazel yellow eyes. She wore a green short sleeve dress that stop just above her knees with brown sandals. Her biggest feature was the fact that she had elf ears.

"Naruto-sama … are you ok?" asked the elf-ear girl out of concern

"Yeah, I'm fine. Nothing that a little R&R would help." Naruto replied

"That sounds like a plan, Naru-kun. But I think its best we get the Phoenix tears since you got very important appointment with Beelzebub today, an appointment that I and Shizu have been waiting for a while now." Said the black cat ear girl with a hint of desperation.

Realization set in motion where the young Phenex instantly got back up, "Ah~! That's right… today's the day I finally get my Evil Pieces, which means I can also make you two be part of my peerage, Kuroka and Shizuka." He reminded himself

These two are Naruto's friends where he met the two of them in a different situation then they are now.

Receiving the Phoenix tears that Shizuka had with her where she ministered its contents to both him and Sairaorg. Once they're injuries were healed, Naruto apologized to Sairaorg since he needed to end today's visit because of his appointment with Beelzebub. Accepting the apology, both boys called it a day where Naruto went to his room to clean himself up.

Once he was ready, he went to his parents where he said that he'll be leaving now to meet up with Beelzebub.

"Naruto … do you want me or any of our peerage members to go with you? It would be understandable since you'll be meeting Lord Beelzebub for the first time." Lady Phenex said

Naruto looked both confident and determined as he replied, "That's alright mother. I'll be bringing Kuroka and Shizuka with me since I would make them part of my peerage immediately. Plus, I want to show that I'm strong enough to go out by myself without being babied or anything like that." With a smirk on his face.

Lord Phenex looked pleased since Naruto showed that, even though he didn't have the fire magic of the Phenex, he definitely had the spirit of the family.

"Alright then Naruto, good luck on getting your Evil Pieces. There's a car that will take you to Beelzebub's lab." Lord Phenex said which Naruto thanked his father.

He left home and entered the car with Kuroka and Shizuka, where the vehicle started to move where the three children enjoyed the drive. As Kuroka and Shizuka chatted with each other about the spar that Naruto just had with Sairaorg, Naruto thought about the two girls.

Naruto met Kuroka over two years ago, just a couple of months later after he met Sairaorg. Naruto was training around his personal territory that his family have given to him since he was a High-Class Devil.

Each family in the remaining 34 pillars have a large territory that they own, such as the Gremory family whose entire family territory is roughly the same size of Honshu in Japan. Naruto inherit a small piece of his family's land, roughly the size of Austria.

For some reason, he felt at home when he was out on the wilderness. Using his speed and agility, he leapt through tree/rock and vice-versa of his terrain with incredible skill. As he ran around, he arrived at a waterfall that was on his territory. He greatly liked how elegant the waterfall gives to the area, but his pleasant feeling suddenly turned into caution as he sensed someone or something.

Cautiously looking around since he was curious on who it is since if it was an creature on the hunt, it would have attacked already given how he stood in an open area for a sneak attack. With no animals attacking him, Naruto figure that it was some type of person or intelligent creature that was just hiding for safety reasons.

Looking around, he stopped as he decided to use his wind magic to feel around the area. It was only when he felt the air shifting around near the waterfall, Naruto went to check it out.

He found a large cave being hidden behind some rock formations. Deciding to investigate it, he moved directly towards it. It was when he was about to step in to the cavern that he was he was attacked. Barely evading a claw strike before he jumped back. He looked in front of him where he met Kuroka, with the same clothing just a bit rough upped.

Before he could even ask, Kuroka attacked Naruto where he also engaged at her as well. Fighting Kuroka wasn't easy since Kuroka was very dangerous especially since she used her hands as claws while also having the agility of a cat, since she was a Nekomata.

They both fought very furiously against each other before Naruto won out where he put Kuroka in a submission move that avoided her from using her claws and mouth to scratch or bite.

Getting her to calm down, Naruto asked on why she attacked him or for the matter on why she was so focus from stopping him from entering the cave. The answer came out in the form of another Nekomata, in the form of a small white hair girl.

Figuring it out the reason, without being told anything from the girl's side, Naruto explained that he was wondering on who was stalking him where he figure it was her. Kuroka confessed that she was worried that he was going to attack her little 6 year old little sister from getting hurt. Knowing the truth as well as the worried/scared look that the little white hair nekomata was giving him, Naruto released her where he explained that he wasn't going to do anything to her and that he was just going to leave once he found out the truth.

Seeing/Hearing no dissipation from him, the girl was thankful that her worries where nothing but then heard, introducing himself, that he was from the Phenex family and that she was living in his territory without permission which he wanted to know. Kuroka explained how they just recently lost their mother where she was now taking care of the both of them on her own. Hearing this, Naruto agreed to let them stay in his territory where he even gave her his insignia in case anyone else came.

For the next two months, Naruto visited Kuroka and her little sister, Shirone, where he and Kuroka had fun together while Shirone would eat the sweets or treats that Naruto would bring them. After some time, Naruto had asked Kuroka to become part of his peerage where, once hearing all the benefits, she agreed and if the same offer would be given to Shirone.

Naruto explained that it could be a problem since a Nekoshou, which are a very rare Nekomata that Kuroka and Shirone are, there could be some problems with him on having both instead of one. Kuroka was worried but Naruto said that he knows someone who would love to have a little sister as cute as Shirone in her peerage. Kuroka was worried about it but Naruto assured her that she can visit her every time he went to visit Rias. With that, Kuroka agreed where all three went back to his home which he surprised his family with his new friends and future peerage member.

Flashback

Teleporting into the Phenex manor using his magic, Naruto with Kuroka and Shirone standing by his side, he led them through the hallways of his home towards the living room which he hoped that his parents where there.

Arriving there, he notice that not only was his parents but also his brother, Riser, and sister, Ravel, were with them along with some guests. It was Rias and her brother, along with his queen as well as one more person.

It was a young girl with violet eyes and long raven hair that reached down to her back while she wore a pretty violet dress.

Making his presents known, everyone turned where his parents welcomed him back while Sirzechs cheerfully greeted him like his usual way. Rias jumped out of her seat where she jumped and hugged him.

"Hello Naruto-kun." Rias happily said

"Hey Rias… how's it been. I'm sorry that I haven't visited you in while and hanging out with Sairaorg more." Naruto greeted back while also offering her apologies.

Rias didn't mind where she said that it gave her a chance to be with her new raven hair friend. Naruto acknowledged her where he introduced himself while the girl introduced herself as Akeno Himejima.

"Akeno…? That's a nice name?" Naruto commented

"Ara ara,, thank you Naruto-sama." Akeno said while her cheeks became a bit pink

Before things could get more interesting, Naruto said that he has two people to introduce to everyone where Naruto signaled the two girls to come into the room.

Kuroka and Shirone walked forward where Shirone stood behind Kuroka since she was a little nervous. Everyone was curious where Naruto introduce the two to everyone here where Kuroka and Shirone politely greeted them. He explained the story to everyone since they were curious on how he met them. Once he finished explaining, he looked at his parents with glee in his eyes.

"Also, Kuroka here has agreed to become a member of my peerage once I get my Evil Pieces." Naruto stated which his parents, Sirzechs has congratulated him on picking a strong and rare species of Nekomata. Riser seemed jealous on the fact since his face sneered at how lucky Naruto got a cute nekomata for himself.

Sirzechs wondered on about Shirone since there wasn't going to be an issue with Kuroka since it was only one Nekoshou that Naruto was planning on turning into a devil, but if he was going to acquire both of them then it could become a problem. Riser had an idea (which you all already know, add to peerage if any of you didn't guessed) where he made it known to everyone.

But before he could say anything, Naruto spoke first where he said that he was hoping if Rias would take her in since it would give Rias a new member to her growing family/peerage but also assures that Kuroka and Shirone would still be able to find a way to stay close since Naruto and Rias visit each other every following week.

The idea was very acceptable where Rias cheerfully accepted while also offering Shirone that she'll take good care of her since she now has an adorable little sister. Sirzechs smiled since Rias has gotten another member into her family. Lord and Lady Phenex deeply approved where they then got some servant to show Kuroka a room for her to live in where she smiled at the thought, the same thing Sirzechs said to Grayfia since Shirone was going to live with Rias from now on.

Since then, things has gotten better for the Nekomata sisters.

End Flashback

He also recalled how his brother Riser wanted Naruto to trade Kuroka to him which he denied it immediately since he knew his brother was up to something which he even got his mother involved when Riser had forcefully been trying to change Kuroka's mind in joining his peerage instead of Naruto.

Soon after Kuroka moved in with him, things for the two have been fun. Naruto and Kuroka trained together where they improved little by little. Kuroka also gets the chance to visit Shirone, who took up the name Koneko Toujou as a sign of her new beginnings but will still respond to Shirone from Kuroka only.

Although, having Kuroka was great, he found it a bit uneasy at night where every morning, he always found her sleeping with him wearing a simple shirt while hugging him close to her developing body.

A year after meeting Kuroka, he met Shizuka, Shizu for short, who had a similar background as Kuroka, although he met her during one of his trips into the nearest Devil city located in the Phenex family territory.

Flashback

Naruto was walking with his mother into one of the Devil cities that was in the Phenex territory. After an hour of walking around with his mother and her shopping trips with Ravel, he had enough. Seeing a chance to escape, he took it where he had disguised himself as a commoner by stripping away his fancy clothes into his usual attire (shirt, pants and sneakers).

Once he was out, he went to the closest forest area away from the city. Leaving the city for a more tranquil 18 century village area, he began exploring.

As he walked around he made his way towards the open fields. It was here that he heard some crying in one of the open fields away from the buildings and such. Deciding to investigate it, the blonde Phenex looked around where he then spotted a small group of boys and girls, behind some bushes. As he got closer, he saw that a few of them where from noble families that lived around here. When he was close enough, Naruto saw that they were picking on a blonde girl.

Seeing enough of this, Naruto stepped forward, announce his presences while not revealing who he is. Standing up to the bullies, the noble children went up to him where they threaten him which he made a snide remark where things heated up between him and the small group.

5 minutes later, Naruto was standing tall where all the bullies that he fought now laid on the ground. The few that didn't fought him just ran away in fright since the children that Naruto had beaten where the strongest in the area.

Walking up to the young girl, he took a close look to see that it was young girl, around the same age as him, 10 years old.

The young girl looked timid but seeing Naruto not only smiling at her but defending her from the bullies, she looked relieved to know that he wasn't going to do anything bad to her.

End Flashback

After rescuing her, Naruto invited her to eat something where he was amazed on how much the girl ate. He guessed that she hasn't eaten anything in a while considering how dirty her clothing were and guessed that she also doesn't have a home.

While eating together, the two kids quickly started to chat with each other where he learned that her name was Shizuka. Not only did he learned her name, but also the reason why she was being bullied. Shizuke was of Devil, Human and Elf descendant. He wondered about her parents where she said that she was an orphan for the last 3 years since her parents were dead. She's been living in the streets or in the forests outside the city for that entire time.

Naruto felt sorry for her but could tell that Shizuka is really a strong person to be able to survive that long without any help. Hearing on how tough Shizuka's life has been, Naruto had little doubt in his mind that she could be an amazingly strong person if given the chance to grow and train properly. He formally introduced himself as Naruto Phenex, one of the children from the Phenex family who is reigning family of the territory she was in.

Hearing who he was, Shizuka grew nervous, but was surprise to learn that Naruto offered her a chance to start fresh with a new life for herself by being part of his future peerage. Shizuka wondered on what he meant where Naruto explained on what a peerage is where he explained, the original and his own version, to her as well as telling her his dream about becoming a Satan.

Shizuka was speechless when Naruto offered her a chance to start off new with a new home and being able to become a high-class Devil one day if she worked hard enough. She accepted his request where he took her back toward his mother and sister to introduce her as well as get his punishment over with.

Coming back to the Phenex family, Lady Phenex grounded Naruto for the week with no ramen for 3 months (much to his torment). Getting his punishment over with, Naruto introduced his family to Shizuka, who shyly greeted them.

The family was surprise to see that Naruto found another cute girl to join his future peerage. A few months later, after she started living with him they both found out something interesting.

During their studies and such, Shizuka had a natural talent when learning magic, mostly healing magic along with having a talent with water, wind, and plants. Conjecturing because of her elf blood she must be close to nature because of it. But the thing that she excelled in was learning on medical herbs and potions, so much so that she wants to become the strongest healer in the world.

Knowing that, Naruto smiled since not only does Shizuka have a dream worth achieving but also knew that any future Rating Games, Shizuka's healing spells would be a great asset.

His thoughts stopped when the car stopped its movement, indicating that they've arrived. Stepping out of the car, Naruto, Kuroka, and Shizuka now stood in front of Lord Beelzebub's home.

Beelzebub's home is a ruined castle that had destroyed walls inside the protective walls, like the castle of Frankenstein.

Walking up towards the main entrance, he announced himself to the door man where he acknowledged him. Leading him inside, all three waited for a bit until the Satan was ready.

For several minutes, the three children just waited patiently until another servant came and got them to follow him. Walking into Beelzebub's laboratory, they were amazed on how many computers and machines are in it. Getting over the awe feeling they continued to follow the servant to see Beelzebub.

Ajuka Beelzebub was a handsome man in his mid-twenties, who, like Sirzechs, was one of the four heroes in the Anti-Satan faction that prevailed over the Old Satan faction. Once the servant escorted them to Ajuka, the person left where the three children were now in front of one of the Devil Leaders.

Naruto greeted the Satan leader like he does with any important person people he has met in the past.

"Yo Ajuka…" Naruto lazily waved to

"Naruto-sama!" Shizuka yelp at Naruto since he greeted the Satan leader like he was just another person. Before she can say anything she heard the Satan leader respond.

"Sup Naruto…" Ajuka said in kind

"So, do you have my Evil Pieces ready, Ajuka?" Naruto bluntly wondered, skipping the annoying chit chat to get to the point.

Getting up from his seat that he was in, he led Naruto and the group to a machine. Looking at the blonde Phenex.

"It should be a fast process since I already have your data from the tests we did a few years ago. I just need to update your data from 4 years ago to your current status." Ajuka explained

Understanding, Ajuka began to question Naruto where he answered every question he can. Once it was done, Ajuka activated the machine where after a few minutes, a set of chess pieces were spit out.

Seeing the pieces, Ajuka glanced at Naruto, "Alright your Evil Pieces are ready. The only thing left is for you is to spill some of your blood on all of them to make sure that the set will only respond to you and you alone." He said

Naruto nodded in understanding where he then moved forward where he looked at his Evil Pieces before he cut his hand with a blade of wind he conjured to cut his palm and allow his blood to seep out. He moved his bleeding hand over the pieces, where he gripped it firmly to allow his blood to bleed out quicker, spilling onto the chess pieces.

As he blood flowed down the Set, the pieces started to glow a bit before being consumed in his power. Several moments later, which his hand started healing up quickly where he then wipe the blood away with a tissue, his Evil Pieces were born, gold covered pieces with small orange-red hotrod flames at the base of each piece with a silver black lining.

(Come on, it's not Naruto if there is no orange in it.)

As he, as well as Kuroka and Shizuka, was viewing his pieces, Ajuka began to explain on how it works. "Now, as you see, there are a total of 16 pieces. Every one of them is met to be used for your peerage, except for this one." Pointing at the King piece. "The King piece is for you alone. With the King Piece, the other pieces will respond to you." Ajuka stated

Naruto picked the item where it was then absorbed into his flesh. Once it was done, he looked at Ajuka, "There, the king is inside me. Out of curiosity though, you said that the other pieces will respond to me? What do you mean by that?" questioning the Satan lord

"You're on your own for that." Ajuka simply answered

Letting it go, Naruto asked about the other pieces and their abilities. Ajuka explained to them simply to the young Phenex.

The Queen has 9 pawns worth which also has the same characteristics of Rook, Knight, and Bishops, along with being second in command after you since the Queen is essentially the King's right hand.

The Rooks are the power house of the peerage that are worth 5 pawns. Rooks have both high offense and defense yet they're not fast, so they're primary weakness are high-speed opponents.

The Bishops are the pieces gain enhance magical abilities that can be used to conjure multiple spells for offense, defense, healing, etc. The downside will be that powerful spells will drain the user quicker and have trouble on regaining it back.

Knights are worth 3 pawns where the person also gain an increase of speed and agility. They can be useful in performing high-speed attacks but have low defense where they're weak against powerful attacks along with legs if their incapacitated.

Finally, the pawns are worth only 1 pawn. The pawn pieces are regular pieces but have to ability to promote into any of the four previous pieces in enemy territory such in Rating Games or any of the other factions territory or getting permission from their king.

"And that's the basic information I give to you. Just like I said before, the rest is for you to figure it out." Ajuka explained

Nodding in understanding, he taken a closer look at his Evil Pieces where he saw something funny with three of them. Asking Ajuka about it, the Satan lord looked where he looked somewhat impressed.

"Now that's a first for me… it seems that you have three mutation pieces… one Rook, Bishop, and Knight Piece." Ajuka answered where he explained to him about it.

Mutation pieces are rear phenomenon where the mutation piece would be enough to reincarnate a person instead of having to use several pieces, such as a person might need more than one pawn or need both rooks.

"Now, 1 out of 10 Devils possess a mutation piece. But for you to have 3 of them, that's something that's almost unbelievable to see." Ajuka commented

Nodding at it, he turned to Kuroka and Shizuka, "Now then… I think it's about time we do something that we've been waiting for." Where the two girls smiled

Naruto looked at his pieces as he muttered to himself. After a bit of debating, he picked up two of his pieces. "Shizuka, you have a talent for herbs and medical potions. So I'm sure that you'll be great in using healing magic. Kuroka, you're just keep getting stronger and stronger, especially since you told me that you're soon going to train in using Senjutsu and Youjutsu soon. So I believe that the bishop pieces are good for you two since there are many requirements that I need for a good queen, which you two don't have." Naruto said

"What do you mean by that?" Shizuka asked

"Well, you don't like to fight where the queen has to fight when it calls for Shizuka." Naruto remarked where she nodded, "While Kuroka here, kinda doesn't act responsible enough for the job." Admitted the blonde

"What~? I'm responsible, nya…" Kuroka implied with a pout

"Then why do you leave your room in such a messy state." Naruto plainly said where Kuroka smiled dumbly at it as she blushed a bit in embarrassment since Lady Phenex has often scold her about it to.

"Well, let get this over since I know that Kuroka is going to cost more to revive as a bishop since you're just as strong as me." Where he gave Kuroka his mutated bishop piece while Shizuka would take the normal bishop piece.

"I, Naruto Phenex, command thee under my name for Kuroka and Shizuka, to become my servant and lead a new life as my bishop." Naruto chanted

An orange golden flame enveloped the two as the two bishop pieces merge into the two girl's bodies. Once the bishop pieces were absorbed into the girl's body, the flames died down where the Phenex symbol was now inscribed to them.

"Alright, now you two are officially the first two pieces of my peerage... Congratulations…" Naruto happily stated

Kuroka and Shizuka looked over themselves once they gathered their bearings where they can tell that they completely changed from what they were before. Before anything could be said, they heard Ajuka clapping at them.

"Not bad, Naruto… I can tell that you chose well on using both your bishops. It actually makes me wonder on what type of members you'll choose as your peerage." Ajuka stated as he was curious on who he'll choice for the other mutation pieces.

Once it was done, Naruto and his new bishops peacefully left the Satan's laboratory, taking with him the rest of his Evil Pieces.

Sensing that the children has left, Ajuka just sighed as he looked at the far end of the work area, "Ok… you two can come out now… I pretty sure you can't sense them around." He stated

Walking out from the shadows, the Devil Lord, Sirzechs Lucifer, and his Queen, Grayfia, came into the light. They casually made their way to Ajuka, who moved to another of his computer screens.

Standing next to him, Sirzechs looked at his best friend, "So… are you rescanning his blood?" asked the redhead getting the Satan's attention.

"Yes… from the extra drops of blood that spilled over, I was able to get a proper amount for this. The results should be finished in a few moments." Ajuka answered as he looked back at his computer screen.

"That's good. I'm very curious on how much Naruto's blood has been changing." Sirzechs remark

Grayfia look at her husband, "Sirzechs-sama… why is it that you want Ajuka-sama to retest Naruto-sama's blood. I can understand because he is not only Rias-sama's fiancé, his blood is the strongest healing factor in the Phenex family. Why is it that you want to retest it again after a few years?" questioned the silver hair queen

Sirzechs simply smiled back at his queen, "Let's just say I've been having a gut feeling lately… a feeling that I hope won't cause any future problems." where Grayfia looked confused about his answer.

It was around this moment that Ajuka's machine made some beeping sounds to inform them that it was finished analyzing the contents. Ajuka put his attention on his screen where he looked at the results of the test. Seeing the results, Ajuka spoke surprisingly.

"I'll be… looks like your gut is keener then your own senses…" where Sirzechs and Grayfia looked at the other Satan.

Ajuka began to explain that Naruto's blood has changed from the last exam he took several years ago. Figuring that they were curious, Ajuka answered their curiosity by explaining to them on what he meant.

Ajuka said that Naruto blood has changed again but differently. Even though his blood was demonic like theirs, Naruto's blood changed where not only demonic energy flowed deeply into him, but also small, tiny particles of another type of energy along with it. It is completely surprising since every devil has a demonic energy with no traces of any other type of energy except for those who've have been reincarnated into devils but still retain some of their abilities from their old lives.. For Naruto to have, even if it's a small amount, was really unprecedented.

"So, does this mean, that Naruto-kun…" Sirzechs spoke up after hearing Ajuka's explanation but stopped as Ajuka answered back, "Yes, it's a possibility. Although, until we can test him further then we won't know since the chances of him actually being able to wield that power is still less than 1%." He responded

"However…" getting the two Satan's attention, "… it also means that Naruto-sama has less than a one percent of actually wielding that power." Grayfia implied.

Ajuka nodded where all three looked at the screen with Naruto's newest test results as they thought on what Naruto's future was going to be.

Till Next Time