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Naomi fixed her new outfit sliding her dagger into her hidden compartment in her obi. The woman next to her watched as she put a blade on her back before turning her attention back to the men. Kiba growled at Sesshomaru saying, "You just want to saté your lust you have no real intentions of courting her."

Sesshomaru growled back charging at him and slamming into him asking, "Are you daring to question this Sesshomaru's intentions? I am an honorable Yokai, and if I say I wish to court her, then that is my intention."

Kiba pushed back throwing Sesshomaru off of him before drawing his sword he growled out,"We fight until one can no longer continue." Sesshomaru sized him up before replying, "Agreed as long as you drop your claim, and never attempt to gain her affections again."

Kiba growled out, "I expect the same when I win this battle."

Swords clashed as the fighting started it didn't take long for Kiba to lose his sword during the fight. Sesshomaru tossed his sword in favor of using his claws he desired to sink them into the over-confident male. Sesshomaru slashed into the male clipping his side as he attacked from behind. Kiba spun around punching Sesshomaru in the side to get him to release him from his claws. Once free Kiba turned, and launched several attacks on Sesshomaru being able to land several attacks by this time Kiba had lost a bit of blood. He held his hand up saying, "I concede you win she is yours to court. Just let me go with what's left of my dignity."

Sesshomaru nodded as he watched Kiba leave closely making sure the male didn't turn around, and attack him in a surprise attack. Once Kiba was far enough away for his scent to be fading. He finally turned around to the women. He walked over to them and said, "You will be coming with me as Naraku is defeated your duty is now done."

Naomi glared at him replying, "It is not I have one other matter that needs attending to. As I know of your obligations to the West, we may return to your castle but for no longer than one moon, and then I must find my remaining task Onigumo. He should be but a young pup now, or just reaching puberty. But I must help him find a mate or he will cause problems in the future."

Sesshomaru growled in annoyance he had wanted to woo her and claim her within the moon. He now knew he could not their courtship would have to be extended until she had completed her last duty as a Miko. He wasn't thrilled as she would have to stay pure until after her last task had been completed. No one would believe a tainted Miko he couldn't even place a courtship mark on her until her duty was complete. He could, however, give her a courting gift that would let all know of his intention to court her. He took her hand, and pulled her close saying, "There are something's I need to attend to, but after I have done so we will locate this male, and take care of what needs to be done so that I may properly court, and mate you."

Naomi watched his bubble form, and once they were in the air, she replied, "You may court me, but we would be limited to modest courting rules until my task had been completed. However, I doubt many will take you choosing a Miko as a potential mate well, and it may cause issues for you. I need to do my duty either way, and in one moon if you're ready, or not I must leave to take care of Onigumo properly."

Sesshomaru didn't like this one bit, but odds were she was right bringing her home and announcing their courtship would cause a stir. However, if he brought her home, and said nothing no one would question him even if he were to place her in the chamber's meant to be for his future mate. Although that would create gossip, and minor issues within his home, it wouldn't need to be shared with the other lands. He finally replied, "I will give you an intent to court gift we will do no more than hold hands, and light displays of affection. We will get to know each other some as I will need to handle business with the West. Then we may go, and resolve your commitment after which I will place a courting mark on you. We will return to my home, and I will deal with any backlash that claiming a Miko creates."

Naomi chuckled saying, "You can't handle any demoness that comes to contest my claim, and directly challenges me to be your mate."

Sesshomaru landed in the courtyard of his castle knowing she was right he couldn't do anything about a female demoness wishing to claim him as a mate. He also knew Naomi would have to fight the demoness herself unassisted by him, and current rules were she could only use her Miko powers to protect herself not to attack. The law was designed to discourage demons from choosing a Miko as a potential mate. He paused saying, "We will go to the dojo I will assess your skills. You may only use your Miko powers to protect yourself."

Naomi smirked replying, "Alright you may assess my skills."

Sesshomaru ignored everyone heading straight to the dojo he was curious to see what this Miko was capable of without her powers to attack her opponent. Many Mikos biggest flaw was they didn't train for combat without their powers. But for an extended battle against a demon such as himself minimizing the use of her powers would be an asset as she could use them instead to heal, restore energy, and relieve aching muscles. He smirked he wondered how long she'd last, or if she'd wear out before he even broke a sweat.