Thanks for all of the feedback! Now to address a few reviews. First, for Haseo55, Musubi's a part of the Discipline Squad, you'll find out what happened to Kusano soon, and Matsu's still at Izumo Inn, spying on everybody. Also, for ShINaiX, I felt like Mutsu would be somewhat interested in the other Sekirei because to my knowledge, he's straight. However, just because he's interested doesn't mean he's going to be in a relationship beyond friendship. Also, thank you for pointing out how OOC Tsukiumi is.

Chapter 9

Minato, along with all of his Sekirei besides Kochou, who was offering directions, stood in front of a rather ordinary looking inn.

"I guess this is it." He said before knocking on the front door.

"Yes?" A blue haired woman answered the door.

"Miya?" Kazehana and Mutsu said in unison.

"Wait." Minato turned around, "You two know her?"

Mutsu quickly slammed the door shut.

"Let's just go home. Minato, you don't need any more Sekirei."

The door opened again, revealing Miya with a demonic mask behind her head. Mutsu and Kazehana immediately tried to hide behind Minato.

"It's not polite to slam the door." She smacked both Mutsu and Kazehana on the head with a ladle.

"Hey! What are you doing to them?" Minato made a move towards Miya, but was immediately held back by Mutsu and Kazaehana.

"We're fine, but we won't be if we mess with Miya." Kazehana said in an unusually serious tone.

"What are you talking about? I'm just a harmless landlady." Miya said with a smile on her face.

"Do you mind if we come in landlady?" Yomi asked.

"Nice to see that someone has any semblance of manners. Please, come inside."

The group shuffled inside and sat down around a table.

"You came just in time. We just prepared lunch." Miya handed out bowls of food to everyone but Mutsu and Kazehana.

"You two don't get any food for being so rude today. Oh Kagari," She turned to a silver haired man, "Can you tell Uzume that it's time to eat?"

Kagari nodded in response and went upstairs.

Tsukiumi looked at him, deep in thought. "Why does that man look so familiar? Could it be that he's…" She looked at his retreating figure, "No, it's just a coincidence. I mean, he doesn't actually look that much like Homura."

A minute later, a brown haired girl bounded down the stairs, with Kagari strolling down behind her. She noticed that the table was much more crowded than usual.

"Hello, I am Uzume, who are you?" She held out her hand to greet the man closest to her.

"Hello, I am Minato." He shook her hand and she felt a shock go through her system. Suddenly, he was pushed out of the way by Yomi.

"Hi, my name is Yomi! Wow, look at you!"

"Uh." Uzume had no idea how to respond.

"Do you mind if I touch them? Oh who am I kidding, even if you do mind, I'm still touching them." Yomi was suddenly smacked by a ladle.

"There will be no sexual contact under my roof."

Yomi just grumbled under her breath as she nursed her new bruise.

"So Minato, why exactly are you here?" Miya asked.

"Well, since you asked, I'm here to find two specific people that live here."

"You wouldn't happen to be an Ashikabi, would you?"

Minato was shocked, "Wait, how do you know about…"

"The Sekirei Plan?" Miya finished. "Well, I would tell you, but…" The mask reappeared, "it's not polite to pry into someone's personal life."

"Drop it Minato." Mutsu whispered in his ear. Minato nodded in response.

"You've come to wing Uzume, haven't you?" Miya asked.

Minato nodded, drawing a look from Uzume.

"Well, unfortunately, I'll ask you to leave now since that's the case." She made a show of polishing a sword on the wall.

"Well, so sorry that we couldn't stay longer, but we really need to go." Kazehana picked up Minato."Come on guys, let's go."

"Hold up, you can't just boss us around, do you have any idea who you were talking with?" Benitsubasa jumped up, ready to fight.

"Trust me Benitsubasa, you don't want to fight her." Mutsu put a hand on her shoulder and led her away.

The small group quickly left the inn and headed home.

Minato sighed, "Looks like we wasted our time coming all the way here."

"At least we left with our lives." Mutsu said, grateful that Miya had not attacked them.

"I really hope we see Uzume again." Yomi was disappointed that Minato had not made a move to wing Uzume.

"You probably scared her off, you perv." Benitsubasa growled.

"She liked it. I could see it in her eyes." Yomi said smugly.

"Only in your wildest dreams."

Meanwhile, at Izumo Inn, its residents were trying to get a handle on what happened.

"I still can't believe that Tsukiumi didn't recognize me without my mask. I mean, I know it's a good disguise, but considering how often she sees me, you would think that she would've recognized me back there." Homura shook his head in amusement.

"Kagari, do you want to go out for a walk?" Uzume asked.

"Why?"

"I need to confirm something."

As soon as Minato got to the floor his apartment was on, he felt like something was wrong. He took a quick glance at the door to find it open.

"There's someone inside already!"

I wonder why Kochou didn't tell me anything? I hope she's not in trouble.

All of his Sekirei were on alert as he made his way inside.

"Nice to see you Minato." Takami said as she saw her son.

"Mom!" Minato cried out, relieved it wasn't some other intruder.

"Mom?" The Sekirei collectively asked.

"Yeah, what's wrong?" Minato was confused.

"Your mom is the head researcher at MBI?" Benitsubasa asked. "You said she worked for a pharmaceutical company."

"Well, I thought she did." He answered. He turned to Takami, "Is this true Mom? Do you really work for MBI?"

"I guess there's no point in lying to you anymore. Yes, I am the head researcher at MBI."

"But why didn't you ever tell me this?"

"I never wanted you to get involved in the Sekirei Plan. It's far more dangerous than you think."

"But I'm safe, look." He pointed to his Sekirei, "I've got so many people watching after me."

"That may be true, but Minaka is crazy, although I'm sure you know that already. There is far more to the Sekirei Plan than you know."

"Is that why you came to visit? To warn me?"

"Well, that, and also, your sister told me that you needed an intervention. I have to say, I agree with her though. I mean, you're winging Sekirei left and right, I don't want you to get overwhelmed. I know that you never had a girlfriend and you were really awkward with girls besides your sister, but I think this might just be you overcompensating."

"Gee, thanks for the analysis."

The door opened as they were talking.

"Minato." Minato and Takami looked to find Uzume and Kagari standing in the doorway. "I need to know something. Don't freak out, but I felt something when I shook your hand. I need to know the truth."

She strode straight up Minato and kissed him. The room filled with wings of light, and Yomi clapped her hands in glee while Tsukiumi's head popped a vein.

"Now that you're Minato's Sekirei too, I can do this." Yomi then proceeded to jump Uzume, who oddly, did not resist.

Tamaki sighed, "This is exactly what I mean. Not only is Minaka very interested in you, so are the other major Ashikabis. This definitely will make you more noticeable, if that's even possible. You need to be very careful from now on." She started to leave, "Oh, and one more thing, if you're going to wing Homura, don't do it until I'm out of the building. I really don't need to see my son kissing another man."

"Wait a second, did she say Homura?" Tsukiumi's mind quickly put two and two together.

"Um, I don't think that'll be a problem." Minato laughed.

Takami left, leaving Homura standing in the doorway.

"Well Uzume, it was a good thing that you told me to bring your stuff with you. And Tsukiumi," Homura smiled, "I'm looking forward to our next rematch." He dropped the bag he was carrying and exited the apartment. The bag then proceeded to split open, revealing a large assortment of costumes.

Yomi immediately got off of Uzume and inspected the costumes.

"Don't tell me, you're into cosplay too?" She asked hopefully.

"Well sorta, I actually made these costumes to cheer up my friend in the hospital, but I do like wearing them." Uzume admitted.

Yomi's jaw dropped, "It's just like we're really kinky sisters."

"Speaking of kinky." Uzume grabbed Minato, "When are we going to close the deal? I mean, I know that you can't wait to get your hands all over this."

Benitsubasa was really getting angry, "Okay, that's it. Step off sister!"

"Yes, the only one who should get to touch him is his legal wife!" Tsukiumi added.

"Come on, you know as well as I do that the best way for any of us to get stronger is to screw Minato."

"Wait, really?" Minato turned to Benitsubasa, "Why didn't you ever tell me this?"

She looked at her feet, "Well, I kinda did. I did tell you that the stronger the bond between a Sekirei and her Ashikabi, the stronger the Sekirei will be. That strong bond usually entails sex. But it's not necessary."

Mutsu spoke up, "Well, I'm not having sex with you, it's fine, I'm strong enough as is."

Minato nodded, "Yes, I would hate for things to get even more awkward between us."

"Well, I live on awkward! Come on Minato!" Yomi snatched him from Uzume and ran into his bedroom.

"Don't even think about touching him before I do!" Tsukiumi raced in after her, followed by Uzume, Akitsu, and Kazehana.

"Aren't you going too?" Mutsu asked Benitsubasa.

"It's all right, they can have him for now. I've got my own plans for later." She smiled devilishly.

"Oh hey, look at that, seal costumes!"

"What costumes?"

"Come on Minato, you have to admit that Uzume and I make pretty sexy seals."

"Fine, I see what game you want to play. If you two are seals, then you two need some water!"

"Wait Tsukiumi, not on the bed!"

"Ah! You got me wet!"

"I was already wet actually."

Mutsu couldn't help but laugh at this exchange. As Mutsu was busy laughing, Minato's phone buzzed on the kitchen counter. Interested, he opened it up and read the text. As he read, a scowl appeared on his face.

"That slimy bastard."

Now before you finish this chapter, I have to make some things clear. Although I do my best to update as much as possible, updates will be much slower during the week, as I am busy with volleyball practice all the time. However, don't take it as a sign that I'm abandoning the story if I don't update for a day. Chances are, I'm too tired to write because my coach decided to make us run so much. I love writing this story and that won't change anytime soon. As usual, feel free to add any comments you want. I am open to any and all suggestions!