Naruto doesn't cry

by Mnarutodbz

Naruto is adopted by Dante. A few years later he returns. What kind of surprises will he have for the people of Konoha. No yoai. Harem.

15. Chapter 14: Reigar

Mnarutodbz "Hey people, it's another update. Sorry it took so long but my original story has the main focus. It isn't a fanfiction so it's really hard to switch back and put inspiration for this story…and the fact I had to rewrite this chapter because the one I wrote before this one was rushed and the quality was lower than normal *readers can take that remark in any way ;)*"

Naruto "Now I really feel left behind…"

Mnarutodbz gave Naruto a strange look and he said "Well…I didn't leave you behind but…it's just that my other story is different and more challenging to write because I started from scratch and the story came from my own strange, and sometimes dark, imagination…anyway let's not keep rambling about this but let's start with the reviews…and I see one, two…extremely long reviews, only one of them has real questions and the other *…devil may cry/reboot?...* , two pretty long ones and a few short questions…let's start with the long ones…although…no first one remark from Hashi-kun…"

Hashi-kun "This story is very interesting, I'm having thoughts of writing something in the same lines."

Mnarutodbz "I'm glad my story can inspire people to write but please be careful about the plot twists because they are very important later on. Anyway let's continue with the reviews…"

ZXEclipse "Been reading for some time…Mnarutodbz: I like what I see. Excellent character portrayal. Dante is still as cocky as ever. Vergil still has the same old 'stab you in the back, right to your face' attitude that makes him the badass he is. Question about the story though: Will Dante, Vergil, or Naruto be using the power of the Sparda/Force Edge in times of... I would say desperation, but Devil May Cry really never has those times... perhaps in Dante & Vergil's case, extremely trying times?"

Mnarutodbz "Thank you for the compliment and yes, Dante will occasionally use the power of Force Edge but he only use it in times of need and there will be some troubling times for both brothers. Also other Devil arms and new devil arms will be part of the story."

ZXEclipse "Dante: Will you be showing off any Devil Arms? I would think it could be pretty entertaining for Konoha to see and hear its first Electric Guitar (Nevan) Perhaps Gai would find it to be a fun fight, his nunchuks versus your Cerberus? Who knows?"

Dante crosses his arms and he said "Playing on Nevan in Konoha? Could be fun. The writer already revealed that other devil arms will make their appearance again…but tell me…who is that Gai again?"

Gai rushed in and he screams "DYNAMIC ENTRY…YYYOOOUUUUTTTHHHH." Dante's face blanks out and he said "I remember…that idiot…by the way…have you ever wondered where he keeps his nunchuks? His pouch is too small and he doesn't have any pockets…" Suddenly Gai gave Dante a big smile, reached for his eyebrows and got the nunchuks out of them. Dante's eyes started to bulge out and he said "Okay…that's just insane…even for my standards….NEXT QUESTION!"

ZXEclipse "Vergil: First things off, and no offense to your brother. You are my favorite character from Devil May Cry, bar none. You have the badass attitude, the focus to get things done as quickly and as effectively as possible. I can appreciate that, even if Dante can't. My questions for you are as follows: 1. Will you be using your other Devil Arms? I would bet that Beowulf would appreciate being let out once in a while. 2. Will you be getting back your Amulet from Dante, or will you be taking the Sparda/ Force Edge from him? I know you aren't as power focused(Obsessed, as some less respectful individuals may say. -cough-Dante-cough cough-), but will you be using it, or at least taking the basic Force Edge back into your possession? 3. You don't have to answer this, as it may or may not impact your stoicism and distant attitude, but it would be greatly appreciated to finally have an answer: You say that Might controls everything, and without power, you cannot protect anything, let alone yourself... Did you take up this philosophy as a chance to become stronger to protect your baby brother, as he is all you have left in your family, supposedly? Or was it in memory of your mother, after the incident... so you never wished to see that happen to anyone else? Touchy question I know. Please answer at your own discretion. Once again, You are my most favored character from Devil May Cry. I'm very happy to see you in a story where you are not being portrayed, as some might say, as an evil, manipulative ass."

Vergil rubs his chin and he said "Tough questions but at least someone who shows the proper respect. The writer decides the use of devil arms but he has revealed to me that I will use one of my devil arms in this chapter. I already have my part of the amulet back from Dante and I have no desire to take Force Edge. The third question…"

Dante walks in and glares at his brother…waiting to hear the answer and Vergil said "It happened when my mother died and I realized how easy a life is cut off. Both my brother and I were too weak to stop it."

Dante was suddenly kicked out by Mnarutodbz so that he couldn't hear Vergil's answer anymore and Vergil said "Good call…anyway…most of my…lust for power was born from the moment my mother was taken away and the feeling I got from it. To prevent to feel that feeling ever again I took high risks to gain power while my brother…became what my brother is today…even I am wondering who got the better end…question answered…"

ZXEclipse "Trish: What is it like, finally getting a larger role in the story? You have your very own protégés for stealth. Try not to be too hard on them, they aren't as gifted as you and the others from Devil May Cry in some senses, but they have their own talents. Play those to their advantage."

Trish glares at Mnarutodbz and she said "I use fear to bring the best out of them…isn't that right…mister writer?" Mnarutodbz chuckles nervously and Naruto asked "What is she talking about Mnarutodbz?" Dante smirks and he said "Let me guess…Trish used her charm on you am I right Mnarutodbz?" Mnarutodbz swallowed something away and Dante started to laugh out loud but suddenly he was punched through the wall and Trish said "I wasn't done with answering my question…anyway…in this story the readers will see the progress the protégé's made."

ZXEclipse "Naruto: A very impressive change for you. I approve. Intelligent, no offense intended there, but it's nice to see you using your head more often. It makes things easier, does it not? How do you like being on better terms with the Kyuubi? Sure seems like it would make life easier."

Naruto shrugs and he said "Well it depends. I hear that I am stupid in the original story but…when you think of it…just like the Dragonball Z main character, Goku, I am smart on the battlefield…since the beginning of the story. But in this story I need to be smarter because there are a lot of different enemies that are strong and a small mistake can mean the end of me. And although it seems easier to be on the good side of Kyuubi…it also brings along some difficulties…"

Kyuubi whimpers and she cried out "Like wwwhhhaattt?" Naruto clears his throat and he said "Well…you are meddling in all kind of things you shouldn't meddle with and of course your sometimes shady remarks that puts me off-focus."

Kyuubi growled mean at Naruto and Mnarutodbz said "Leave it for later you two…next question…"

ZXEclipse "Kyuubi: I like you in this one, not to say that I haven't liked you before. In this you are given more character, and i its nice to see. How does it feel being on better terms with Naruto?"

Kyuubi growled softly and she said "I know I don't have much character in the original series. The only scenes I got there is when I want to corrupt Naruto, want to destroy Konoha and when Naruto defeats me to take my chakra…at first I wanted to say that it's great to be on better terms with Naruto but since he made that awful remark when he was answering your previous question…"

Naruto sighed and he said "Here we go…whine attack like you always do when you are insulted…" The two started bickering and Mnarutodbz said "Next question…those two can bicker for all eternity if they have to…"

ZXEclipse "Kushina and Minato: Wow. Give the author some respect, you guys both being in here and alive, in some respect (Minato) was a nice touch. Plus, I bet it's nice that you get to interact with your son more often. How do you like the cast of Devil May Cry, and how are you liking what they have essentially helped mold your son into? Also, for Kushina: -he would leave a simple package of Ramen, in a 24 pack of multipl flavors, varying from chicekn, beef, and pizza. Minato, will you be teaching Naruto how to use the Flying Thunder God, and will you work with him, so you can have father son bonding time to 'finish' the Rasengan?"

Kushina "I am happy that we are both in this…you don't see much stories like that." Minato nodded and said "I like it as well. I like Dante and Trish since they are very direct but I have my doubts about Vergil. I know Naruto trusts him and all but he is too mysterious for my taste. I am not going to teach my son my techniques. He already mastered the rasengan but for the rest he must develop his own style. It isn't my place to force my own techniques on him."

Kushina sees the package of ramen, gets some chopsticks and cries out "THANK YOU…CHOW TIME!" Minato sighed and he said "And I certainly missed this scene."

ZXEclipse "Blitz: How does it feel, being one of the smartest guys in Devil May Cry? No offense to Dante, but not that it isn't too difficult, although you have Vergil for competition. How have you been at adjusting to the land of ninja? Hopefully, you can bring in some humor for intelligence gather and spying. A cardboard box with eyeholes comes to mind in that scenario."

Blitz walks into the room and he said "I've been adjusting fine although it isn't my world. I think the writer introduced me especially for that reason…humor, intelligence and some Blitz action!"

Mnarutodbz "Phew that was the review. Thank you for it, it's always nice to answer it. Time for the next question!"

Soaring-dragon "A very good story. I like how they helped Gaara. When will we see more of the 'connection' between Naruto and Itachi?"

Mnarutodbz "You people will read more and more about it but it needs time to develop. It's not a thing that suddenly appears in one chapter."

Altair the black dragon "UPDATE THIS STORY! No offense but naruto doesnt cry is better than your dbz cross over…

Mnarutodbz "I know from the statistics…"

Altair the black dragon "Naruto: when are gaining a new devil arm? Is it gonna be kyu in weapon form or what? by the way i have something to give you "hands naruto a gray book" this book has 'secret justu to help you in a pinch like running away from Trish faster than blitz can.

Naruto looks at the review and he says "Well…I already have a devil arm from the Kyuubi that already appeared in the land of waves if I am correct…and the writer already revealed that there will be new and old devil arms in the story.

Altair the black dragon "Dante: when will you get off your ass and do something useful like invent technology for konoha "such as guns and bullets"

Dante crosses his arms and he said "Let's see…raised Naruto, killed demons, fought the order of Light, freed children and saved the village hidden in the Sand…with help from Vergil…so I am carrying my weight over here!"

Altair the black dragon "Vergil: here is a new blade. I call it destruction. It will only come out when Anyone gives Naruto chili or someone gives sweets to Gaara also what will you do if you can get a harem?"

Vergil looked scared at Naruto and he said "Naruto and chili is a very bad combination. Is that the reason why you gave the weapon destruction? Because the odor Naruto spreads after chili is indeed destructive…for nose and mind…"

Naruto cries out "It isn't my fault! It's just my chemistry!"

Vergil shook his head and decided to drop the subject. He goes to the second question and answers "Why would I want a harem? It is not relevant if I get one. Personally I would rather want someone...no…too personal. Never mind."

Altair the black dragon "Gaara: When you become kazekage Do not ban sweets it is a prime factor for income. now if you get a devil's arm will you use as often as your sand?"

Gaara "Everyone have their own opinions and it isn't my right to ban sweets. I just kill anyone who imports them…" Gaara suddenly cackles evilly like an evil scientist.

Altair the black dragon "Mnarutodbz: when will naruto's harem begin? i hope it will be soon if not Ezio will come and "help" you bring it into the near future."

Mnarutodbz "It will start eventually…just give the story time to develop relationships. It needs time to flourish and the right time for maximum romance."

A blank expression appears on Dante's face and he says "…fffaaaagggg…." Mnarutodbz glares and he said "First of all…I am straight and second of all…please stop with those remarks. Homosexuals are people as well."

Altair the black dragon "Kushina: let Naruto have his harem so he doesn't become like Dante. we all know that's how Dante is what he is. we do not want that do we?"

Kushina got a thoughtful look on her face and she said "No we don't want that…even if a harem feels wrong…it worse to think that my son becomes a second Dante." Dante looks mad and he said "What? You are making fun of your own half-brother!" Kushina totally ignores Dante and she said "I need to think about this."

Altair the black dragon "Blitz: "evvil big head jutsu" STOP BEING A PUSSY AND GET A DEVIL YOU WIMP! BE MAN FOR AT LEAST ONE CHAPTER!"

Blitz suddenly sees a big head, screams like a girl, turns around and suddenly runs away with the speed he was famous for. Mnarutodbz looks at him and he said "Pathetic… Anyway…these were the reviews I decided to answer. Please enjoy the story after the disclaimer of course…"

Disclaimer "I don't own Naruto, Devil may cry nor any characters used in this FANFICTION!

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Naruto was in the hospital. Tayuya was getting discharged today and he was there to pick her up. Kakashi was standing next to him and he asked "Are you sure about this? She worked with Orochimaru and bad habits don't go away overnight." Naruto looked at Kakashi and he said "We don't know anything about her past. I just have the feeling that she has the potential to be a good person if we give her the chance."

Kakashi sighed and he said "Well, it's your decision and you will have to carry the responsibility." Naruto nodded and he said "I know. I have a good intuition about these things I my intuition tells me I have to be the person to give her a push in the right direction." Kakashi sighed once again and he said "Sometimes you even surprise me. Just remember that she tried to kill you." Naruto shrugged and he said "She was full of hate but the question is if it came from herself or if it was Orochimaru's influence. She might not be as evil as people might think." Kakashi gave Naruto a warm look and he said "And what do you think?" Naruto looked at Tayuya, who was talking to Tsunade. It was just a formality that she had to go through and Naruto said to Kakashi "I think she is a product of the environment she grew up in." Kakashi shook his head and he said "That's no excuse for evil actions." Naruto looked at Kakashi and he said "Perhaps not but I can relate to her. The first few years I also grew up in a hostile environment and who knows how I would grow up if Dante didn't take me with him. I could grow up resenting everyone because they only know resentment for me…because someone locked a demon up in my own body."

Kakashi shook his head once again and he said "But that wasn't your fault…" Naruto interrupted him and he said "But still that situation remained the same. Maybe she was forced into Orochimaru's ranks or maybe she didn't know better because she was raised that way. That's why I want to give her a second chance. Trust me, if I felt like she did everything willingly and with some sort of pleasure, I would have killed her on the spot. But my instincts told me something about the tragic this girl went through and that's why I want to give her a second chance."

Tayuya and Tsunade were finishing their conversation and Kakashi said "All right…I trust you enough to let you make this decision…just watch your back okay?" Naruto nodded and Kakashi walked away. Tayuya walked towards Naruto and with some reservation she said "Well there is my keeper. I am ready." Naruto smiled, shook his head and he said "I am no keeper. I don't have the potential or the desire. Come…let's walk." Naruto turned around and Tayuya followed him willingly.

They were walking on the streets of Konoha and Naruto said "Since you just came out of the hospital you must be starving. Do you want something to eat?" Tayuya suddenly looked up. She didn't expect that question but she noticed that she was hungry and she said "Fine…some dinner would do me some good." Naruto nodded and he started to walk to one of the restaurants. Tayuya noticed that some people were looking at them. Most of the people were looking at the duo with a cold glare in their eyes. She looked around and she said "It looks like news travels fast. They look at me like they would look at a despicable criminal." Naruto kept looking in front of him and he said "Those looks aren't meant for you but for me." Tayuya looked surprised at Naruto but she didn't ask anything.

Naruto and Tayuya reached a restaurant that namely served breakfast and lunch. It was a restaurant Naruto's father recommended him since he didn't like the idea that his son would eat ramen in the morning. The owner arrived in Konoha after Kyuubi's attack on the village and he didn't know about Naruto. Naruto ordered some breakfast and Tayuya did the same. They ate their breakfast quietly. Tayuya didn't know how to react because this situation was strange to her and Naruto didn't speak because he wanted that Tayuya made the first move. He wanted to prevent that he would seem pushy or wanted to extract information from Tayuya.

After they finished their breakfast Tayuya sighed and she said "I'm full…but I don't understand…what your role is if you are not a warden?" Naruto laughed and he said "I am just someone who takes in people who don't have anywhere else to go." Tayuya gave Naruto, who started to stand up, a strange look. Naruto bended over the table and he said "But don't get me wrong…I am not a public worker or some sorts. I would just find it a shame if you got locked up while the Intel-division could have their way with you." Tayuya shook her head and she said "I understand that you saved me and the thing that happened in the hospital but why all this? Wasn't I working for Orochimaru and wasn't I your enemy?" Naruto smiled and he said "Of course but I have my own reasons to take this matter into my own hands. Or do you prefer a prison cell where they only give you bread and water?" Tayuya shook her head and Naruto said "Just what I thought. Come…let's go." Tayuya looked at Naruto and she asked "Where are we going?" Naruto smiled and he said "Your new home."

Naruto walked away but Tayuya was still sitting. This whole situation was getting stranger by the minute and for her it seemed like nothing made sense anymore. She lived in an environment where things were very simple. It was survival…kill or get killed…no place for the weak. This whole thing was strange for her. Naruto moved his head towards her and he asked "Are you coming?" Tayuya stood up and she walked after Naruto.

After a short walk they reached the Namikaze estate and Tayuya asked "Is this your place?" Naruto nodded and he said "Yes but other people live there…and you as well." Tayuya's eyes widened and she asked "In there?" Naruto gave Tayuya a strange look and he said "Of course…it's not like I am going to let you stay outside on a leash or something." Tayuya shook her head and she said "It's strange…I never lived in a place like this." Naruto chuckled and he said "There is a first time for everything. Let's go so that you can meet the rest and settle in."

The two entered the estate and soft music entered their ears. Naruto listened and he said "The piano?" He started to walk towards the music while Tayuya followed him. They reached the relaxation room and Naruto saw…Vergil. The music was soft, elegant and played with a lot of feeling. Naruto and Tayuya softly entered the room but suddenly Vergil turned around and he said "Oh…it's you." Naruto gave Vergil a strange look and he said "I didn't know you played the piano." A disrupted look appeared on Vergil's face and he said "It's one of the things I like besides reading." Tayuya looked at the strange man and she said "That was beautiful." Vergil looked at Tayuya and then at Naruto. Naruto said "Vergil, this is Tayuya, the girl I saved when we were chasing the false Sasuke. Tayuya, this is Vergil, my uncle. He lives here as well."

Before Tayuya could say something Vergil said "Naruto…Dante was looking for you. He wanted to discuss something with you regarding the training program." Naruto nodded and he asked "Where is he now?" Vergil seemed to think and he said "I remember that he was saying something about going 'into town' as he said." Naruto seemed to think and he said "Well…I will talk to him when he gets back. Where is everybody else?" Vergil shrugged and he said "I don't know. I am alone here." Naruto smiled and he said "So that's why you were playing the piano?" Vergil crossed his arms and he said "This hobby requires concentration and my best moments come when I am alone."

Naruto nodded understandably and he said "Then please continue. I'm going to show Tayuya around. She is going to stay here for a while." Without further ado, he turned around and continued playing on the piano while Naruto and Tayuya left the room. When they reached the corridor Naruto said "I'm sorry for his behavior but he doesn't socialize much. He is a bit of a lone wolf at times." Tayuya shrugged and Naruto continued "But he is a good man although he can be a bit…dark at times." Tayuya looked around and she asked "How many people live here?" Naruto smiled and he replied "8 including myself." Tayuya looked surprised and she asked "How many rooms does this place have?" Naruto shrugged and he said "Enough. I don't know what went through my father's head when he bought this place but now I am grateful he did." Tayuya gave him a strange look and she said "I thought you said it was your house." Naruto's smile widened and he said "It is. It's a complicated story but this is my house. It's not only a house. The company of my uncle Dante is located here as well."

Tayuya raised an eyebrow and she asked "Company?" Naruto smiled and he said "Yes. The Devil may cry agency. We hunt and kill demons for a living. Right now we are working on a project to train ninja's to become demon hunters." Tayuya looked around and she said "So this is a house and a company at the same time. Who lives here?" Naruto looked at her and he said "My uncles Vergil and Dante, Dante's partner Trish, my parents, one employee called Blitz, my girlfriend Haku and myself."

Tayuya nodded and she said "I see…and your uncles and parents are devils?" Naruto smiled and he said "Only my uncles and my mother. They are half-devils just like me. Trish is a demon…but her story is too long to explain." Tayuya stopped walking and she clearly asked "But what is my position here? You keep on telling that I am not a prisoner so what am I?" Naruto stopped as well and he said "What you are is for yourself to find out. I am just offering you a clean slate…what you do with it is your own decision." Tayuya frowned and she said "What the fuck is that supposed to mean?" Despite the strong language Naruto started to smile and he said "And there goes the defensive mechanism again." Tayuya gave him a strange look and Naruto said "You resort to that language because you want have an urge to prove that you are strong…" Tayuya interrupted him and she asked, a bit nervously "You don't think I can hold my own?" Naruto kept on smiling and he said "I know you are strong. The only reason why you keep on cursing is because you are doubting your own strength."

Tayuya gave Naruto a surprised look but then she cried out "What do you know about me? We only just met!" Naruto looked serious and he said "It's time to get completely honest with you. When that thing happened in the hospital, when your curse mark was removed, I also got a glimpse of your personality. I felt your hate, your pain and yes…also your fear. You lived in an environment where weakness can lead to death so you don't know any better than to be strong…" Tayuya's amazement grew when Naruto got closer to her and he said "Strength is more than just attack power and strong words…true strength comes from admitting and overcoming your fears."

Tayuya kept looking with an amazed look in her eyes while Naruto moved back and he said "Let's drop the subject for now…it's one of the things you need to figure out on your own. I can only show you the way but you will have to walk it. Let me lead you to your room." Naruto turned around and started to walk towards the stairs and after a few seconds Tayuya started to walk as well. They reached a long corridor and Naruto stopped at the fifth door on the right and he said "This is your room. There are a few clothes in the closet but I am not sure if they fit. If you need new clothes, just let me know. My room is the first on the left if you need anything." Tayuya nodded and she asked "Are there any rules?" Naruto shook his head and he said "Nothing besides the reasonable. Just make yourself comfortable." Naruto turned around but suddenly it looked like he remembered something and he said "Ah yes…there is one rule. There is a vault in the lower level of the estate. It's off limits…for your own safety." Tayuya nodded and Naruto closed the door.

He went to his own bedroom but suddenly he noticed that he had an uninvited guest. It was a lady that was barely dressed with red hair. Naruto glared at the woman and he said "Nevan…aren't you supposed to be in the vault in your weapon appearance?" The woman chuckled softly and she said "My dear Naruto…you know so little about women. Sometimes even the most tamed butterflies need to spread their wings." Naruto's glare intensified and with a little bit of humor in his voice he asked "Does that also apply to bats?" Nevan's smile got even wider. She wasn't easily insulted and she said "Touché. I couldn't help but to hear that conversation with the red-headed girl. You know she is now going to go to the vault because you forbid it right?" Naruto shrugged and he said "It's at her own risk. I warned her. Could you prevent that Tayuya would get gravely injured when the worst might happen." Nevan's eyebrow went up and she asked "The worst might happen?" Naruto smiled and he said "You know some of your fellow Devil-arms have a temperament…like Cerberus, Beowulf and especially Berial." Nevan sighed, made a tired gesture and she said "Why would I want that? It isn't any of my concern." A sly smirk appeared on Naruto's face and he said "I promise that if you can prevent Tayuya from harm, that I will take you out for a long training session for at least three days."

Nevan looked at Naruto with her red eyes, shuddered with delight and she said "I hope you keep your promise…you know hell hath no fury like a woman scorned? Imagine what would happen if forget a promise to one…" Naruto smiled and he said "I promise…I have to train anyway…harder than I ever did before." Nevan nodded and she said "Then it's agreed. One safe girl for a long three-day training session…" She licked her lips and she continued "I can't wait." And suddenly she turned in a swarm of bats and left the room.

Naruto took off his coat and placed it on a hook near the door. When he was in the house he normally wore a vest, his trousers and boots or other clothes that people normally wear. He just removed his coat when he heard the front door open. He could clearly hear his father's voice. Naruto went downstairs and he saw that his father was carrying a lot of bags. Naruto gulped something away and he asked "Dad? Why are you carrying so many bags?" Small anime tears went down Minato's cheeks and he cried out "I just wanted to get some groceries but your mother tagged along." Naruto started to chuckle because he knew exactly what it his father meant and he said "So you got an intensive tour through Konoha's shopping district?" Minato started to nod his head and he said "Yes…with a lot of excuses like that Dante is going to train Kushina soon to develop her powers and things like that." Naruto nodded and he said "Well…the training is quite rigorous to be honest." Minato looked at Naruto and he asked "So you are taking her side?" Naruto smirked and he said "Can you blame me?" Before Minato could respond Kushina came in after him and she said "Quit your whining…I just needed a few new clothes. Most of my old clothes are old."

Minato sighed and he decided to change the subject because this was getting him nowhere and he said to Naruto "So…you're back…does that mean that the red-headed girl is here as well?" Naruto nodded and he said "Yes…this is a bit strange for her but I think she will manage eventually." Minato shook his head and he said "I still don't understand what you see in that girl. She tried to kill you after all." Naruto smiled and he said "Perhaps it is because she is a red-head…" Kushina got a mild expression on her face while Minato said "You know she will be a handful right?" A sarcastic smile appeared on Naruto's face and he said "Because she is a red-head?" A startled look appeared on Minato's face and he said "Don't lay words in my mouth!" Kushina growled and she said "Minato…don't you have bags to put away?" Minato gave his son a hateful glare and he said "Thank you very much…" and he moved away while Naruto chuckled.

Later that day

Dante, Trish and Blitz already got back but they didn't seem to care much about Tayuya's arrival. But a little while after Haku arrived and they were talking in Naruto's room. She wasn't all that pleased that another girl lived in the estate. She said "I still don't understand why you brought that girl to live here?" When Haku was looking for an argument or a fight Naruto always reacted the same way and that was that he responded on everything with jokes or he took everything very light. That why he said "What's the matter Haku? You sound jealous?" Haku crossed her arms and she said "I just don't like or trust her…that's all." Naruto's smile widened and she said "You haven't even met her. Why don't you try to get to know her." Haku growled and moved her head away and Naruto said seriously "Haku…deep inside I feel that Tayuya isn't completely evil…she just needs guidance and I honestly believe that I am the one who should give it to her…" Haku's head was still to the side and she answered "I know it's just…" Naruto knew what she was talking about. She was afraid that she had to share Naruto with Tayuya or other woman. Gently, he brought her head towards him and he said "Haku…I already told you everything about my situation…from the roots to the part of the pheromones. I love you…I really do but some things cannot change because I can't control it." Haku's eyes got a sad expression and she said "I know but still…" Naruto smiled and he said "Try to get along with her…you and Tayuya might have some things in common. You were a tool of Zabuza before…she was Orochimaru's tool. I feel she can be a good person and if we work together I am sure she will see things our way much quicker than when I do it alone. Can you do that? For me?" A soft smile appeared on Haku's face and she said "Fine…for you I'll do it…but you will have to make it up to me…" Naruto's smile got wider and he said "I always do…"

Later at dinner

Everyone was sitting at the table…even Tayuya. She was interested in the people than the food. It was the first time for her that she shared food on a full table with other people who were on good terms with each other. She was so much in her thoughts that she didn't even notice that Haku was asking her something. She only heard "Isn't that right Tayuya?" Tayuya shook her head and she softly asked "What?" Haku said "Haven't you been paying attention? The men say that we women are a real nightmare when it comes down to shopping while we say that it is absolutely necessary that we are dressed nicely." Tayuya moved her gaze away and she softly said "I don't know…I never went shopping as far as I can remember." Kushina, Trish and Haku laid down their forks because they were so surprised and Kushina asked "Never? Not even when you were near a village?" Tayuya blushed and shook her head. Haku looked at Naruto, who nodded when he saw her gaze. He totally interpreted her sign in the wrong way and he only realized his mistake when Haku said "That settles it…tomorrow you and I will go shopping." Naruto almost choked on some food and Tayuya said "I can't do that…I don't have any money with me…" Haku smiled and she said "Don't worry…it's totally on me. A woman needs some fine clothes." This reaction was the reason that Naruto made some ominous choking sounds and Minato quickly got up to pat him on his back because Naruto was turning blue. Everyone ate their meals and most of them got early to bed because they had an early day the next morning. Only Naruto was up. He was always up because he didn't need much sleep.

Suddenly he heard some sounds coming from the corridor and then he heard footsteps going down the stairs. He decided to sneak out of the room to find out who it was. He remained in the shadows and his footsteps were barely heard. Naruto followed the shadow towards the kitchen. He saw that the person was searching through some cabinets and Naruto said "What is the meaning of this? Trying to plunder my meals while we are asleep?" The person startled and he heard a manly voice say "Is that you Naruto? You scared the shit out of me man!" Naruto let out a sigh of annoyance and he said "Blitz? Why are you sneaking around in the night?" Naruto heard a chuckle and Blitz said "Just making a midnight snack man…to get the juices flowing. Some of my best ideas came from one of my midnight snacks." Naruto growled and he said "Just don't sneak around again…just walk. I thought you were an intruder."

Blitz laughed and he said "What idiot would invade a house that is inhabited by four half-devils, a demon and a former Hokage?" Naruto shook his head and he said "Don't forget the rumors about this house in Konoha. Some ninja's know that I live here but most villagers don't know anything about it. Curiosity is a strange thing and people can act strange when they don't know about something." Blitz nodded and he said "Human nature. We need to understand everything in our environment so that we can control it or calculate it into our long-term plans. It's just logical thinking." Naruto nodded and he said "I know but it still wouldn't prevent that some ruff rats would break in to find out the truth. You know how the majority of them think of me." Blitz nodded and he said "Yes I know…demon fox, destroyer of Konoha, monster and things like that. I'll be more careful in the future all right?" Naruto nodded, turned around and left the kitchen.

The next day

Haku and Tayuya were walking through Konoha. Tayuya still didn't trust the entire situation and she kept her guards up but no one seemed to notice her. Haku noticed that Tayuya was looking around and she asked "Why are you looking like you are expecting an attack?" Tayuya kept looking around and she answered "Yesterday I walked the streets with Naruto and I noticed some of the villagers gave me cold, hateful glares. Haku smiled softly and she said "Those glares weren't intended for you…they were aimed at Naruto. Tayuya looked at Haku and she said "But why? Isn't he a ninja of this village?" Haku looked at the sky and she said "He is but something happened in the past…something that wasn't his fault. Since then people don't trust him."

Tayuya frowned and she said "So he isn't as perfect as he appears…" Haku stopped in her tracks and with a dark voice she said "Don't ever talk about Naruto like that in my presence. That thing that happened in the past wasn't his fault and the only reason why people give him cold glares is because they are as stupid as a pig's behind. He is the nicest, strongest and most compassionate person I ever met. You should think so as well because he went great lengths to save your tiny behind from prison or an interrogation from the Intel-division."

Tayuya glared at Haku and she said "You are pretty quick to defend him…and pretty aggressive." Haku turned around, gave Tayuya an evil glare and she said "Just like you, Naruto gave me a second chance in life to do the things I could never do in the life I lived before and I'm more than grateful towards him no matter what other people say." Tayuya glared right back at Haku and she said "Don't be so fucking annoying around me little weasel. I don't take that crap from anyone…not from my previous teammates, not from Orochimaru, not from Naruto and especially not from you." Haku gave Tayuya a mysterious, empty look and she said "Come with me…I want to show you something…" and Haku turned around. Tayuya gave her a filthy glare but still she followed Haku.

15 minutes later

Haku and Tayuya reached a clearing between Konoha and the forest. Most ninja and villagers avoided the place because there was nothing there. Tayuya looked around and she saw a lot of holes and other signs that told her that a ferocious battle took place here. She looked at Haku and she asked "What's so special about this place?" Haku looked at her and she said "Look down there…" and Haku pointed towards a small cliff. Tayuya saw Naruto there. His face was dirty, his clothes were a mess and he was panting heavily. It looked like he was resting but Tayuya saw that he was saying something against himself and he started training again…he made a hand sign and a lot of clones appeared. All clones attack together and they did a lot of powerful techniques and it looked like they were doing their best to kill Naruto.

Tayuya looked at the training with amazement and she asked "What is this? Why is Naruto training this hard?" Haku looked at her boyfriend and she said "Shortly after he found you he had to fight a devil…and he lost. He promised himself he would never get beaten again…not because he fears to lose his life but because he is afraid to lose the ones he loves. How can someone, who sacrifices his own well-being and desires for the sake of others, be evil? He doesn't deserve the hatred of the villagers." Tayuya glared at Haku and she asked "By why do they hate him?" Haku was struggling with herself. She didn't know if she should tell Tayuya Naruto's darkest secret. Eventually she made a decision and she said "Because his father sealed the nine-tailed fox inside his body when he was an infant…the same nine-tailed fox that almost destroyed Konoha in the past."

Tayuya shook her head in unbelief and she said "I see…I think the villagers deserve Naruto's hatred more than he deserves theirs." Haku smiled and she said "I said the same thing and do you know what he said?" Tayuya shook her head and Haku said "He said 'Hatred is for the wicked. Hatred only leads to more hatred until the point that you hate everything in the world." Haku also told that things that happened in Naruto's childhood. After Haku was done, Tayuya looked at Naruto again and she said "If I were him I would hate and kill every villager in Konoha. I couldn't even live there if I were him." Haku smiled and she said "That's just one of the things I like about him…he wants to resolve the problems he had in his own way. He is direct, honest and still…interesting." Tayuya gave Haku a quick glance and she asked "And that's the reason why you love him?" A happy smile appeared on Haku's face and she said "Not only that. There is something special about him that I can't express in words. It's just a feeling around him…something like a dark temptation…something wild…something irresistible." While she spoke these words Haku looked closely at Tayuya. She saw that Tayuya moved her eyes away and Haku said "You feel it as well don't you? The almost unbearable attraction….the feeling like you want to open up your heart to him."

Tayuya shook her head and she whispered "I don't know what you are talking about." But Tayuya's voice was weak and unconvincing. Haku smiled and she said "Don't resist…I tried it in the beginning and that time was one of the worst times I ever had." Tayuya growled and she said "It's all very nice and all but the only reason why I am free is because I hold information about Orochimaru…sensitive information." Haku smiled because Naruto already told her that Tayuya thought that way and she said "Naruto doesn't give a crap about Orochimaru…Orochimaru has a fake, evil Sasuke. He only got Naruto's interest during the chunin exams and when he thought that he abducted Sasuke but ever since he knew that Sasuke was safe in Konoha he didn't care for Orochimaru anymore." Tayuya glared at Haku and she said "But the Hokage could have ordered him to interrogate me in any way he seems fit." Haku started to laugh out loud but she immediately stopped because she didn't want that Naruto would notice her and she said "Even if the Hokage ordered Naruto that, he wouldn't listen. He isn't the type that would obey orders he doesn't like. The Hokage knows this as well." Tayuya looked at the ground and Haku said "Just don't tell Naruto that we were here…he likes to keep these kind of things to himself." Tayuya softly nodded and Haku said "All right…that's settled…let's go back to Konoha."

The two were ready to turn around but suddenly the saw someone standing behind them. Two black eyes looked at the two girls and he said "You two…I didn't expect you here." Haku startled and she said "Itachi…I didn't expect you as well. What are you doing here?" Itachi's eyes got smaller and he said "I could ask you two the same thing." Haku's thumb pointed at the direction where Naruto was training and she said "We were supposed to get some clothes for Tayuya over here but we are just checking up on Naruto at this time." The corner of Itachi's mouth went a bit up and it almost looked like he was smiling and he said "Worried?" Haku bit her lip and she said "He is training a lot lately and…" suddenly she looked at Itachi and she said "…your nose is bleeding Itachi…" Itachi looked surprised and he brought his hand to his nose. He felt something wet and when he removed his hand he saw that his fingertips were covered in blood. Haku quickly got a tissue from her pouch and handed it over to Itachi. He wiped his nose and softly said "Thank you…don't know where that came from." Haku shook her head and she said "Perhaps the heat…you should see a doctor just to be sure but it can be a one-time thing." Itachi nodded and Haku asked "But what are you doing here?" Itachi smiled and he said "Normally I always went here to think or train but since recently Naruto is coming here a lot…so when I come here to think I look at his training session."

Haku nodded since that was a logic explanation and she knew that Itachi was to be trusted. She and Tayuya said their goodbye's and they went to the village to do the thing they intended to do. Itachi looked down and he saw Naruto training and he started to walk slowly…

With Naruto

Naruto was panting. He felt like his muscles were set on fire and other signs that said that he was reaching his limit. He growled and he said to himself "Still not enough…not enough to defend myself…" He was ready to start with the next part of his rigorous training but he noticed that someone was moving closer. He turned around and he saw Itachi. With a surprised look on his face he asked "Itachi? What are you doing here?" Itachi looked at Naruto and he said "Normally I trained here but since recently you do too…quite excessively." Naruto moved his gaze away and he said "I thought no one went here so that I could train without someone noticing me." Itachi nodded but suddenly he pointed towards his nose and he said "Clean yourself up…you're bleeding…" Suddenly Itachi looked surprised like he just found out that he said something ridiculous.

Naruto wiped his nose with the sleeve of his coat and he asked "What is it? Don't tell me you are developing fear for blood." Itachi shook his head and he said "It's nothing…" he looked at the environment and he said "It looks like you are training hard." Naruto nodded and Itachi said "Just don't overdo it…even half-devils have their limits." Naruto moved his head away and he said "I can handle it. Don't you have training to do? The program is nearing its end." Itachi nodded and he said "I am doing well but your absence during a few lessons is becoming quite the conversation topic among the other students." Naruto looked at Itachi from the corner of his eye and he said "The last part is just a formality…you people know what you need to know. My father can easily handle the last part."

Itachi sighed…he knew that he wouldn't get anywhere with Naruto. He looked up at the sky and he said "There is rain in the air…don't allow yourself to get soaked." Naruto looked in front of him and he said "Don't worry about me…"

In a dark forest near the Sound village

Eldor, Rage and Orion were walking in a dark forest. It was called the dark forest because even on the brightest, happiest day the forest looks dark, gloomy and ominous. Eldor looked nervously around and he asked Orion "Are you sure we can find him here Orion?" Orion glared at Eldor and he said "I'm quite positive. Reigar's essence should be here somewhere." Rage smiled and he said "What's the matter Eldor? You look quite nervous…frightened in fact." Eldor glared at Rage and he said "For good reason and if you are not nervous than something is seriously wrong with you Rage. Reigar isn't something to be trifled with!" Rage gave Eldor a mocking laugh but before he could say anything Orion said "Eldor is right. Reigar is a devil like is…maybe the strongest and most skilled of us all…but we never know if he is on our side or not." Rage smiled and he said "We are with the three of us while he is alone when we resurrect him. We will manage." Orion stopped, looked at Rage from the corner of his eye and he said with a dark voice "Don't overestimate yourself like you did with Dante and Vergil. Reigar is much stronger and smarter than the rest of us and if we are not careful he will kill us all before we even know it."

Rage swallowed something away and he said "Fine…I'll be on my guard. Let's just do this before Eldor wets himself." Eldor growled and Orion said "Let it go Eldor…find some comfort in the fact that you are smarter than this idiot who only thinks of hate and violence." Rage looked mad at Orion, who started to walk deeper in the forest. Eldor smiled and followed Orion. Rage was standing alone and he said to himself "Idiotic sensitive fools…" and he followed his two brethren.

The three devils reached a clearing which was, strangely enough, darker than the rest of the forest. A small hill was in the center and Eldor asked "Is this the place?" Orion nodded and he said "Yes. Don't you feel the resonance of Reigar's power here?" Eldor looked at the hill and he said "And still I believe that we should resurrect him as last…I have a bad feeling about this." Orion started to move forward and he said "Now you are over exaggerating. Don't be such a wimp and let's get this over with." Eldor growled, shook his head and followed Orion. The three devils stood around the hill and Orion said "Let's start with the resurrection…"

With Naruto

The rain started a little while ago. The rain poured out of the sky and soaked everything and everyone who was out in the open. Naruto was still training although he went over his limit. His reactions were sluggish and his focus was off. Suddenly a bolt of lightning lit the sky and Naruto could hear someone calling him. He looked at the direction where the voice came from and he saw Dante. Dante moved closer and he said "Training in the rain? Isn't that a bit overdramatic?" Naruto shook his head and he said "I need to train…I need to get stronger." Dante got a serious look on his face and he said "Training to get stronger is one thing but there is such a thing as overdoing it. What good are you if you burned out before the battle begins? Your body needs rest as well." Naruto moved his eyes away and Dante said "Look at you…your reactions are slow and your eyes wondering all over the place. It's true that you need to get stronger but not in one day. It takes time."

Naruto wanted to say something but he noticed that Dante seemed surprised and then he looked to a point in the east. Naruto looked at the same direction but he didn't notice anything out of the ordinary and he asked "What is it Dante?" Dante gave Naruto a quick look and he asked "Don't you feel that? Of course not…you are too exhausted to focus properly. I feel something strange…a strong force but there is something about it that I can't explain." Dante looked at Naruto and he said "Let's check that out later. Let's go back." Naruto nodded and he stepped forward but suddenly he went through his knee and fell down. Dante was just in time to catch him. He turned Naruto so that he could look at his face and he could see that Naruto was unconscious. Dante shook his head and he said "You totally worn yourself out. Now I have to explain it to your parents. You are more trouble than I bargained for kid." And he moved away.

In the dark forest

During the resurrection ritual smoke came out of the hill and the three devils were now waiting until the smoke moved away. When it did, the three devils saw a man. He was wearing grey pants, a grey vest with strange golden lines on it. His silver hair ended just below his neck and two bangs were hanging just before his forehead. He was carrying two swords on his back. Orion smiled and he said "Ah Reigar…welcome back." Reigar didn't turn towards Orion and with a plain voice he asked "How long?" Orion smiled and he said "Does that really matter?" Reigar remained reserved and didn't respond. Rage glared at Reigar and he asked "Why are you in your human form instead of your real form?" Reigar started to move forward, away from the group and Rage said with a mad tone in his voice "Answer me when I ask you a question!" Reigar stopped walking and he said "I don't have to explain myself to the likes of you."

Rage made an angry gesture and he cried out "What's that supposed to mean!" Reigar turned towards Rage and he could see the disgusting look on Reigar's face when he answered "You are so much beneath my level that you don't have to know anything about me. You are just one of those devils with a big mouth with no honor, preying on the weak and no character. You are not even worth my attention." Rage started to shudder of anger and he said "You filthy…" It looked like he wanted to attack Reigar but before he could even make a move he could feel one of Reigar's sword on his throat. Two ice-cold, blue eyes glared at him and Reigar said "Come on…give me a reason." Orion straightened his back and he said "Rage! Stand down. Reigar…have you forgotten the oath you took?" Reigar glared hatefully at Orion and he said "A warrior always remember his promises…the good and the bad ones." Orion narrowed his eyes and he said "Then you must know that you can't keep your promise if you kill him." Reigar looked at Rage and he said "It seems that this is your lucky day." Reigar removed his sword and sheathed it.

Reigar started to walk and he said "Let's resurrect the others so that we can get this over with." Orion shook his head and he said "It isn't as easy as it seems. There are some forces working against us…and one of those forces might interest you." Reigar stopped walking and he said "You know nothing what interests me." Orion smirked and he said "Not even your own flesh and blood?" Now Reigar turned around and quirked one eyebrow and he asked "Sparda?" Orion shook his head and he said "No…his sons. Your grandsons to be precise. Your son turned against our kind long ago…it seems he inherited your rebellious nature. He killed Mundus, his followers and a bunch of demons and devils. Later he mated with a human and the result of that union was your grandsons Dante and Vergil." Reigar's stoic expression returned and he said "I'll deal with them if they cross our path. Until then we will follow the resurrection procedure." Orion nodded and he said "Am I the only one you found besides these two scumbags?" Orion shook his head once again and he said "I have found Penance as well but he is at a more inhabited environment." Reigar nodded and he said "Then let's proceed."

With Dante

Dante entered the estate and Kushina immediately rushed to the entrance hall. She was worried about Naruto, who was outside with this terrible weather. She saw that Dante carried her son and worried she asked "What happened!" Dante shook his head and he said "Don't worry…he just overexerted himself. Just some rest and he'll be just as new." The other people who were present, Minato, Haku, Blitz and Tayuya also heard the conversation and Blitz said "This is some serious shit man…training until you pass out…totally whack." Dante glared at Blitz and he said "You don't have to keep on you little charade here Blitz so talk like a normal human being." Blitz sighed and he said "Just like athletes I need to practice my role so that I can maintain it." Dante's glare intensified and he said "Then practice to stop annoying me with it."

While the two keep bickering Tayuya asked Haku "Why was that guy talking funny at first and now like a normal man?" Haku smiled and she said "That guy is smart…smarter than most people only he acts like an idiot to gather information." Tayuya shook her head and she heard Dante saying "Anyway…can you get a doctor just in case?" Blitz shook his head and he said "Let me examine him first. I had some medical training. I can certainly check his vitals. You said he overdid his training?" Dante nodded and Blitz said "Well he is a healthy young man…or let's say half-devil…and there are no heart conditions in his family so the probability of a heart attack is minimal. The only danger is damage he inflicted on himself and with the…" He stopped his sentence and he looked at Tayuya. Haku understood Blitz's look and she said "She knows…" Blitz nodded and he said "And with his healing abilities acquired from his devil lineage and the presence of the nine-tailed fox that shouldn't be a problem as well."

Dante looked uncertain and he said "But still a certified doctor would be best." Blitz smiled, shook his head and he said "But doctors are certified with treating humans. The only doctor that could examine him is Tsunade and she will say the same things I just did. So just a vital examination would be sufficed and I can certainly check someone's heart rate and I can analyze the wounds if he has any." Dante nodded and he said "Fine…let's get him to bed and you can do the examination there."

With Naruto

Naruto was in a white field. He knew that he was in his sub-conscious and he wasn't surprised when he saw Kyuubi. She shook her head and she said "You should've listened to Itachi. You overdid it." Naruto turned his head away and he mumbled "Perhaps." Kyuubi chuckled and she said "Even my healing abilities couldn't keep up with you. I know why you are training so hard but still you could take your foot off the pedal." Naruto wanted to reply but suddenly he saw someone else. He was very surprised when he saw Itachi. Itachi looked around and he asked to himself "What is this place? Am I dreaming again?" Naruto was baffled and he asked "Itachi? What are you doing here?" Itachi looked at Naruto and he said "Naruto? What are you doing here?" Naruto recovered himself and he said "I could ask you the same thing…I'm unconscious and I am in my sub-conscious." Itachi gave him a strange look and suddenly he looked at Kyuubi. When she saw Itachi's look she responded "It is Naruto's sub-conscious because if it wasn't I wouldn't be here." Itachi shook his head and he asked "Is this because of that technique you used to save my life?"

Suddenly a fourth person appeared. It was a small boy but his eyes didn't fit the appearance. It was filled with wisdom, malice and knowledge of terrible things. Also the voice didn't fit when the boy said "You are right Itachi…this is the side-effect of the bond." Itachi looked at the boy and he asked "Abyss?" The boy smiled and he said "Of course…who else?" Itachi shook his head in unbelief and he asked "How is it possible that you are here?" Abyss sighed, like he couldn't believe that Itachi asked that question, and he replied "Because I am your devil arm of course. I am linked to you and since you are here, you made it possible that I am here." Kyuubi glared at Abyss and she said "I feel a lot of negative feelings from you." Abyss gave Kyuubi a mocking look and he said "Well well…so this is the infamous Kyuubi…the almost-destroyer of Konoha. Of course you feel negative feelings from me. Devil arms like myself are made out of the essence of demons. We can transform over time depending on the wielder."

Naruto looked at Abyss and he asked "But why are you two here now?" Abyss frowned and he said "The bond must be developing. It started as a small link between the two of you but it continues to grow over time." Itachi gave Abyss a questioning look and he asked "And what happens when it's complete?" Abyss shrugged and he said "I don't now…I simply analyze what happens at the time although the bond is growing rapidly." Naruto shook his head and he said "I haven't noticed any changes lately." Abyss smirked and he said "You didn't because you are the main subject of the bond…Itachi however…" Itachi looked down and Naruto asked "What is he talking about Itachi?" Itachi looked up and he said "When you were training I was nearby. Suddenly, without a reason, my nose started to bleed. When I spoke to you there I noticed your nose was bleeding as well…" Naruto nodded and he said "Yes…one of my clones hit me in the face…so that means you get the same injuries as me?" Abyss shook his head and he said "To a certain extent. Itachi doesn't feel your pain but he receives indications when you get hurt…like a bleeding nose or an annoying feeling."

Suddenly Abyss and Kyuubi looked up and Naruto asked "What is it?" Kyuubi looked at Naruto and she said "Dante told you that a new power appeared right?" Naruto frowned but then he remembered it and nodded. Abyss joined the conversation and he said "The new power…it's restless…like a tiger in a cage that craves for freedom." Kyuubi kept looking at Naruto and she said "Be careful when you meet this power Naruto…it isn't your regular devil…if it even is a devil." Naruto raised an eyebrow and he asked "What do you mean Kyuu?" Abyss crossed his arms and he said "She means that the strength and the origin the power radiates is that of a devil but besides that it feels very different from other devils like the ones we met before. That is quite troubling…" Naruto shook his head and he said "That is the reason why I am training my ass off lately." Kyuubi smiled and she said "So much that you passed out. You should learn to set your priorities straight. You should find a good balance between training and rest." Abyss looked up and he said "Our time is up…you are regaining consciousness." Kyuubi looked serious and she said "We will talk about this later…now it's time to wake up…"

In Naruto's room

Naruto opened his eyes and the first thing he saw was Dante. Dante saw Naruto opening his eyes and he said "It became time you woke up sleepyhead." Naruto moved his body but he was quite sore and he asked "How long?" Dante started to lean against the wall and he said "Three hours. Your mother was worried. It was only when Blitz said that your vitals were okay that she calmed down. Also your girlfriend was quite scared." Naruto sighed and he said "I guess I will have to endure lectures from both of them." Dante nodded and he said "You know it. Just don't overexert yourself like that ever again. A wise man once said; there is no progress without recess. You need to give your body some rest to adapt to the training." Naruto sighed and he said "Don't bother with a lecture…I already had enough of that…first Itachi, then you in the field, then Itachi again, Kyuubi and Abyss…" Dante gave Naruto a strange look and Naruto explained what happened when he was unconscious. Dante frowned and he said "That's strange and trust me…when I find something strange it's really awkward."

Blitz, who was nearby and heard the entire conversation without Dante and Naruto knowing it said "Trust me…Sigmund Freud would likely have some perverse psychological explanation for it…although all people like him are lunatics." Naruto looked strange at Blitz and he asked "Did you hear all of that?" Blitz smiled and he said "Just that Itachi and his Devil arm appeared in your sub-conscious." Naruto glared at Blitz and he said "Just don't tell the rest about it." Blitz's smile intensified and he said "Your secret is safe with me…" Naruto nodded and he asked "So…who is this Sigmund Freud?" Blitz shook his head and he said "No one important…just someone who descended to the dark side of the human psyche. So…how are you feeling?" Naruto moved his gaze away and he said "Like I overexerted myself…" Blitz looked serious and he said "I see you got the sarcasm from Dante. You are lucky that you have devil blood inside of you or else you would have some serious damage." Naruto made a weak gesture and he said "I know…save the lecture." Blitz shrugged and he said "It isn't my place to lecture you." He was ready to leave the room but he held back on the threshold of the room and he said "Ah yes…before I forget…the Devil may cry agency received an assignment. It isn't an urgent matter but it would be a perfect field-exam for the students. I suggest to take a look at it when you are up and about."

Blitz started to walk again and soon he was out of sight. Naruto shook his head and he said "Since when is he so diligent?" Dante smiled and he said "He takes this program seriously." Suddenly Dante looked seriously and he said "You should rest. I will keep the women away from you until you are recovered. Women who are worried can be more exhausting than the training you did." Naruto smiled and he said "They are just concerned. Women aren't so bad…although I have doubts about my mom." Dante nodded and he said "Just rest…Vergil and I felt something strange…a strange, powerful aura and you are an easy target right now." Naruto nodded and he said "I already heard from Abyss and Kyuu. I'll be more careful in the future. But you must understand that I am not useful for anyone the way I am now. I am too weak to protect myself or anyone that I hold dear." Dante looked surprised at Naruto and he said "When did Vergil transform you into his mini-me?" Naruto chuckled and he said "I am still myself. I simply need to get stronger to ensure my own life." Dante stood up and he said "The last few years I have trained you well and I trust you enough to know that you can resist the temptations of power. But know this, if I see any change in you for the worst that I will deal with you myself, even if you are like a son to me. Understand?" He spoke the last sentence with a cold, empty glare in his eyes and Naruto nodded and said "Yes…I wouldn't want it any other way."

After that conversation a month has passed. Naruto recovered quickly. He got the lectures from his mother and Haku, like he and Dante expected and after many promises to take it easy they let him off the hook. He started training in a more efficient but less dangerous way. That month not many things happened unless one small event…

10 days after the training incident Tayuya couldn't resist herself from taking a look in the vault, although Naruto forbid it. We humans are a rebellious and curious race and if someone lays a restriction on us, the temptation to break it only gets stronger. So no one could blame Tayuya from satisfying her curiosity. In the night she softly left her room and sneaked to the lower levels. When she was absolutely sure no one noticed her, she entered the vault. She looked around but she didn't notice anything out of the ordinary. She saw a few weapons, a few crates and a few objects covered with sheets.

Her attention was drawn to a set of gauntlets. She slowly walked towards it and her fingers reached out to touch it. Before she could touch she heard a voice saying "My soul will not be corrupted by someone who is unworthy!" Tayuya immediately drew her hand back and amazed she asked "You can talk?" The gauntlet remained silent for a second or two but then it said "So you are not just unworthy but also ignorant. Prepare to face the punishment for such an insult!" The gauntlets started to float towards Tayuya and it started to emit an eerie light. Tayuya stepped back, a little bit afraid for the things to come. Suddenly lightning filled the room and a woman appeared. Her skin was darker than regular humans…more blue. Her red hair and red eyes seemed to glow in the dark and she said "You are going too far Beowulf! She isn't your enemy!" The gauntlets stopped and it said "Why are you involving yourself in this Nevan?" Nevan smiled and she said "I made a deal with Naruto regarding the safety of this girl." The gauntlets remained silent but then it said "The young devil? The apprentice of the sons of Sparda?" Nevan smiled and she said "You didn't get the whole story? Naruto is the cousin of the two and thus the heir of Sparda's powers…the same power that defeated you. It is his wish that this girl isn't to be harmed." Beowulf seemed to be hesitating but then it said "If it is his wish, it's also the wish of Dante and Vergil. I won't harm the girl." And the gauntlets flew back to the wall.

Tayuya turned around and she said "Thank you for your help. I wouldn't know what would have happened when it attack." Nevan gave a cocky smile and she said "You would have died. Make no mistake…I didn't do it to save you because it was the 'good' thing to do…I have my own agenda. Get out of here before you piss off more devil arms." Tayuya gave Nevan a strange look and instead of leaving she asked "Devil arms?" Nevan shook her head and she said "You are really clueless aren't you? Devil arms are weapons made out of the essence of demons. Some are created with the demons submission…others are created by chance." Tayuya looked strangely at the strange woman and she asked "And you are a devil arm as well?" Nevan nodded and with a challenging smirk she said "Aren't you bright? Anyway…you shouldn't be here…go." Tayuya suddenly nodded and she carefully left the vault.

The next morning

Naruto was in his room. He started to train again although Dante and Blitz told him to take it easy. Naruto was deep in thought but suddenly he noticed that bats appeared. They took the form of Nevan and Naruto looked at her. She stared right back at him but none of them said a word. Nevan was really testing Naruto's patience and eventually he asked "Is there something you want Nevan?" Nevan smiled, walked to the chair in the room, sat down and she said "Your lady friend entered the vault last night." Naruto looked up and he said "I see. Were there any problems?" Nevan smiled and she said "Indeed. Beowulf didn't seem to appreciate the attention of your lady friend." Naruto nodded and with a teasing smirk he said "Well…a promise is a promise. I will take you along with one of my training sessions." Nevan glared at Naruto and while small currents of purple electricity ran over her body, she hissed "One training session? We agreed that you would take me along for three days." Naruto smirked and he said "I know…" Nevan relaxed and she said "Normally I am the teaser and not the one that is being teased…be careful because what goes around comes around…" and then she disappeared. Naruto shook his head and he said "It was just a small tease…she can be so melodramatic…"

Naruto kept his promise to Nevan and when he started to train normally again he took her with him. Although he wasn't training as intense as before, it was still pretty hard. Even Dante, who went along a few times, was surprised with the progress Naruto made. The days passed quickly and the day for the last test of the program was near…

With Naruto

Naruto went to the library in the Namikaze estate. He was meeting Blitz, Dante, Vergil, his father and Trish there to speak about last test of their students. They were sitting around the big table when he arrived and he sat down. Blitz nodded and he said "So…we are all here. Let's begin." The rest nodded and Blitz said "Dante asked me to prepare a test that would be challenging but not life-threatening for the students. I have three assignments here that would be perfect for each group." Vergil glared at Blitz and he said "Just say what you have to say and don't act like this meeting is a matter of life and death. Say what the assignments entail." Blitz sighed and he said "And I memorized an entire speech…oh well…shit happens. The first assignment is for the Intelligence group, led by yours truly. Some children of rich people are acting…strange lately. They go away in the middle of the night and return early in the morning while they never did that. The rich people don't talk about it because they have a reputation to uphold. One of those concerned parents thinks that a demon or something else is involved and they asked our assistance. This might be a wild goose chase but it is a good training for the students."

Dante nodded and he said "I agree…what is the second?" Blitz went through some papers he brought along and he said "Ah yes…the second is a perfect mission for the group of Trish. A foreign book merchant was robbed." Trish glared at Blitz and she asked "What does that have to do with us?" Blitz sighed and he said "I wasn't finished. Apparently one of the books is very dangerous. He found it in a cave somewhere and he said that someone who reads that book will be cursed for life. He suspects a few people and he also gave the locations. A visit to those locations might be…rewarding." Trish nodded and she said "Fine…a stealth mission it is. Get in and out without being noticed." Blitz nodded and he said "For Dante and Vergil…there have been sightings of strange creatures near the border." Dante smiled and he said "Locate and eliminate…Vergil and I don't even have to get our hands dirty." Blitz nodded and he said "And the last for Naruto and Minato…" The two sat up and Blitz said "We got an assignment from a priest by the name of Father Yadaka. He lives in an abbey near Tanzuku town." Naruto seemed to think and he said "Isn't there a festival going on there?" Blitz shook his head and he said "That one is already over and it isn't relevant. Father Yadaka says that he is getting complaints from his community that the crimes, violence and the gambling are intensifying greatly over the last few weeks."

Naruto nodded and he said "So we now have two missions for the fight division, one for the stealth division and one for the Intelligence division." Blitz nodded and he said "I already divided the students in missions by specialization. Blitz gave each one a sheet and the group looked at their group. Trish asked "Why is Minato in my team? Isn't he the leader together with Naruto?" Blitz shook his head and he answered "Yes it's true but his knowledge of the elemental country, the people and his ability to move at high speeds makes him perfect for your mission." Trish nodded and she asked "And then Kurenai and Hinata…strange choice." Blitz smiled and he said "Not as strange as you might think. Hinata's byakugan is perfect for stealth missions and Kurenai's genjutsu might prevent trouble when the need arises." Trish looked at Blitz a she said "You really thought this through." Blitz wanted to answer but suddenly Dante said "NOOO…why Blitz…why?" Blitz gave Dante a strange look and he asked "What are you talking about?" Dante pointed at the sheet and he asked "Why is Gai in our group? I can live with Neji because he is quiet but Gai is annoying and distracting." Vergil raised one eyebrow and he asked "Distracting?" Dante nodded and he said "I saw you focusing at his eyebrows to Vergil…they are creepy." Vergil suddenly looked off-focus but then he shook his head and he said "Really…even though I am your brother I can't understand what your problem is. Blitz, ignore Dante. Your selection is good enough."

Blitz nodded and he said "I choose Shikamaru, Shino and Anko for my team. Shikamaru can analyze information quickly and form a strategy for every situation. Shino's insects can gather information for him and Anko already has some experience with information gathering." Naruto nodded and he said "And Kakashi, Sasuke and Itachi are in my group…a little bit too convenient Blitz. People might say that we are giving favors." Blitz shook his head and he said "I only chose that group of people because they already worked with you. They don't have to get used to you or each other. With every choice I also had the favored relations in the back of my head…like the Uchiha brothers and Kurenai and Hinata. But do we all agree to this?" Everyone nodded and Blitz said "Then it's settled. We will give the students the news tomorrow. "

Later that night

Tayuya was walking in the estate. Normally, when she didn't have anything to do, she liked to wonder in the estate. Although she lived here for a while, she had trouble to settle in. Naruto understood that something like that wouldn't happen quickly although he did his best to talk with her when he had time to spare. But today he had a brilliant idea and he was happy that he met her in one of the corridors. He said "Hey Tayuya, how are you doing?" Tayuya made a waving gesture and she said "Not much. I'm bored, as usually when it gets dark." Naruto smiled and he said "Well…I might have an idea to fix that." Tayuya gave Naruto an interesting look and she asked "What is it?" Naruto waved his index finger in front of her and he said "If I told that it wouldn't be a surprise anymore. Just follow me." And he turned around and started to walk. Tayuya gave him a strange look but still she followed him. They went up the stairs and Naruto stopped in front of her room. He opened the door and he said "It's on your bed."

Tayuya glared and she hissed "If it is a teddy bear with a heart on it I will rip you to shreds." Naruto started to laugh and he said "I am not that foolish and I know you aren't the type who would like that. I got something much better." Tayuya gave him a suspicious glare but then she shrugged and went into the room. She saw a long, wooden box on her bed and she gave Naruto a questioning glare. He smiled and he said "Open it…it's yours. And it is too small to be a teddy bear" She walked to the bed and she opened the box. She suddenly shrieked when she saw a beautiful flute. It was an excellent flute and by the looks of it, it would be quite expensive. Naruto started to lean on the doorpost and he said "Now you won't get bored at night. When you get bored, play on the flute." Tayuya was very happy with it because her previous flute was lost when Kimimaro attempted to kill her.

While she was still looking at the flute she said "Thank you…but what is the occasion?" Naruto smiled and he said "There is no special occasion…it's just a gift from a friend…that isn't so strange is it…" Suddenly Naruto stopped talking when he saw something wet dripping on the floor. Tayuya tried to keep her voice normal when she said "I never got a present before…" But despite her attempt to keep her voice normal, her voice was unsteady.

Naruto looked serious. He realized that she wasn't crying for the present itself, but because she was in an emotional conflict. She was crying for the person that she was before Naruto found her and the person she could have been if she never met Orochimaru. He went to her and laid his hand on her shoulder. She turned around and she laid her head on Naruto's shoulder. They kept standing like that until Tayuya tears stopped.

They moved away from each other and Tayuya wiped her face clean while she said "Sorry…I don't know what went over me." Naruto smiled and he said "Don't worry about it. Sometimes tears can release you from emotions that are a burden." Tayuya's face was dry now and she said "I really needed that. Thank you for the gift…it's…sweet." Naruto smiled and he said "Perhaps you can play for me sometime." Tayuya started to yawn and Naruto said "You should catch some rest. You look tired. Tomorrow you probably feel much better."

Tayuya nodded and gave Naruto a faint smile. Although she felt tired she also felt that she had changed…like her past and the terrible things she had done went away with the tears. Naruto turned around and while he closed the door he said "Sweet dreams Tayuya." Tayuya nodded and she said "You too. Good night."

The next day

Blitz, Naruto, Minato, Dante, Vergil and Trish were standing in front of the students who followed the program. Blitz stepped forward and he cleared his throat. After he did a few times he turned around to the leaders and he said "I'm terrible at this man…are you sure that I have to tell this?" Vergil gave him and ruthless glare and he said "Yes. Just do it." Blitz sighed and he said "Man oh man…all right…uhm…" Dante sighed and he said "Just get on with it. We don't have all day." Blitz growled and he said "Fine…I'm getting to it." He turned to the group and he said "As you might all know the program is nearing its end. You all learned a lot and have grown stronger. However, there is still a final test. You are being divided in four groups and each group will get a different mission with a different specialization."

A few people nodded and Blitz continued "One mission will be led by me. It's a mission to gather information and its right here in Konoha. The people who are joining me are Shikamaru Nara, Anko Mitarashi and Shino Aburame. I chose Shikamaru for his intellect, Anko for her experience and Shino for his abilities." The three people nodded and Blitz continued "The other group is stealth. You people need to investigate some locations without being seen and the mission is led by Trish." Some people swallowed something away and some were clearly praying that it wasn't them. Trish whispered to Dante "I am not that bad am I?" Dante swallowed something away and he said "Of course not…they are overreacting." Trish glared at Dante and she said "Sarcasm doesn't suit you…" Dante was saved a reply when Blitz continued "The people who are joining her in this mission are Kurenai Yuuhi, Hinata Hyuuga and Minato Namikaze. Kurenai's genjutsu's, Hinata's visual jutsu and Minato's speed are important criteria for choosing all of you."

Without caring about their responses, Blitz moved to the next group and he said "Then there will be two groups with different missions. One looks like a simple seek and destroy mission and that one is led by Dante and Vergil. They will be accompanied by Might Gai and Neji Hyuuga. Their abilities are too obvious to be explained. The last mission might be the one that is the most difficult. It is in Tanzuku town and it can be that the group has to fight after a short investigation. The group is led by Naruto and he will be accompanied by Itachi Uchiha, Sasuke Uchiha and Kakashi Hatake. I choose this group because they worked together in the past and because their individual capabilities." Blitz looked around and he saw that everyone nodded and he said "Then go along with your leaders and they will give you the details." The groups scattered and they started to move away.

With Naruto

Naruto, Kakashi, Itachi and Sasuke were standing together and Naruto said "Well…let's make this quick. There is a certain Father Yadaka who lives in an abbey near Tanzuku town. Something strange is going on there and our job is to get to the bottom of this matter and eliminate the problem. If it is a demon this exam is a success but if there isn't we will have a nice fieldtrip." Kakashi nodded and Itachi asked "But I guess there are certain indicators why that Father Yadaka requested the help of the Devil may cry agency." Naruto nodded and he said "The people who go to the abbey to pray told him that the violence, crime and gambling are spiraling out of control." Kakashi looked at the sky and on a light tone he Tanzuku town always was a town of gambling. Gambling normally walks hand in hand with violence so I wouldn't say that it is strange." Naruto smiled and he said "You are right about that but the people know this as well so it must be especially bad this time." Kakashi nodded and he said "You have a point." Sasuke shook his head and he said "We will find out when we get there. When are we leaving?" Naruto shrugged and he said "The sooner the better." Kakashi stretched out and he said "I can be ready in an hour if it is necessary." Itachi and Sasuke nodded and they said "We are always prepared." Naruto smiled and he said "Fine…then we will meet each other in one hour and a half by the entrance gate. Don't be late." Sasuke looked insulted and he said "I am never late." Naruto smiled and he said "I wasn't talking to you or Itachi." Kakashi's visible eye turned white and he cried out "Were you talking about me?" Naruto chuckled, shrugged and he said "I know it isn't your fault…all those black cats that cross your path, the old ladies you need to help to cross the streets and of course losing your way on the path of life are quite annoying." Kakashi growled and he said "Darn it…I won't be late okay…" Naruto kept on smiling and the group scattered.

One hour and a half later

Naruto, Itachi and Sasuke were waiting at the entrance of Konoha. Naruto was tapping with his feet on the ground and he said "He's late…" Itachi shook his head and he said "Were you expecting he came on time?" Naruto nodded and he said "He may be a slacker at times but when he says that he will do something, he normally does it." The three suddenly startled when they heard a voice saying "Were you expecting someone or are we ready to go?" Naruto looked up and he saw Kakashi lying comfortably on the gate. He glared at Kakashi and he asked "How long have you been lying there?" Kakashi shrugged and he said "Ten minutes before Itachi arrived." Naruto sighed and he said "We are all here…let's go."

The group was on its way to Tanzuku town but they didn't know that they were being followed from a distance. Two similar dressed men were looking at them. They both wore a black cloak with a red cloud pattern on it and they were wearing big hats made of straw with bells on them. One was clearly taller than the other one and he said "Are we going to take them on the road?" The smaller one shook his head and he said "No. With those others with him it would be too dangerous…even for us." The other started to chuckle in a mocking manner and he said "What's the matter? Scared?" The other started to sigh and he said "No…I'm cautious…you should try it one time. We can easily take that Sasuke out but I am worried about Kakashi Hatake and especially Itachi Uchiha. Plus we don't know anything about the nine-tails jinchuuriki." The other chuckled and he said "He looks like a big shot…especially with that big sword strapped on his back. But those are the easiest to catch." The other looked him straight in the eye and he said "We will do this my way." The other shrugged and he said "Fine…I will follow your lead…like I always do."

In Tanzuku town

Naruto, Itachi, Kakashi and Sasuke were walking in the almost empty streets of Tanzuku town. It was very quiet and peaceful. They almost couldn't believe that crime would be committed here. Kakashi said "It's quiet." Itachi looked around like he could be attacked and he said "Too quiet for Tanzuku town." Sasuke nodded and he said "I heard it is a city of commerce and those are usually livelier than this." Naruto nodded and he said "Let's go to the abbey…perhaps Father Yadaka can tell us some more."

They quickly reached the abbey and they entered the big building. They saw only man in the big room. It appeared that he was reading something. When he noticed that he got visitors he closed the book and he said "I told you people before that we don't give money for gambling. The money we receive is to relieve the suffering of those who are troubled." Naruto stepped forward and he asked "Are you Father Yadaka?" The older man looked at Naruto, nodded and he said "Yes I am Father Yadaka. Can I help you?" Naruto smiled and he said "Perhaps but our intention is to help you. My name is Naruto Uzumaki and I am with the Devil may cry agency." A happy look appeared on Father's Yadaka's face and he said "I am pleased to hear that. I almost gave up hope you would come. I heard from a friend the Devil may cry agency is experienced with strange cases." Naruto nodded and he said "That we are. We already went through Tanzuku town and we noticed that it is very quiet." Father Yadaka nodded and he said "Yes…most people are resting right now. They will wake up tonight." Itachi said with a calm voice "A strange time to be resting. Mostly people do that at night." Father Yadaka nodded and he said "Indeed but now the people sleep in daylight and live at night…if you call it living." Sasuke gave Father Yadaka a strange look and he asked "What do you mean?" Father Yadaka let out a hopeless sigh and he said "The people in Tanzuku town now only life of gambling, stealing, fighting and other things that will lead straight to a dark place when this life ends."

Kakashi shook his head and he said "But eventually their money runs out…" Father Yadaka gave Kakashi a sad smile and he said "It's like an infinite circle. Gamble and lose money and you need to steal money to gamble again. Gamble and win money, spend it at the brothel and steal money to gamble some more. The money never leaves town…they only change from owner." Naruto looked seriously and he said "And you think that a demon is involved?" Father Yadaka nodded and he said "I do. The people of Tanzuku town are good people. Of course some are more trustworthy than others but now it looks like their good nature is transformed into something evil." Suddenly Itachi seemed to remember something and he asked "But what about children? Don't tell me that children are…?" Father Yadaka shook his head and he said "Thank goodness the children aren't affected. But Tanzuku town is too dangerous for them now and their parents can't be trusted. My brothers and sisters took them someplace safe and I am the only one here." Sasuke looked strange and he asked "Why?" Father Yadaka smiled and he said "I'm old…I have no other family besides the people who serve the greater goal here. Someone had to wait for you and had to warn tourists about the danger here." Naruto smiled and he said "That is very brave of you. Can you remember anything else? Something strange that happened before this all happened?" Father Yadaka seemed to think but eventually he shook his head and he said "I normally don't leave the abbey so I don't know much more than I already told you. I am sorry for that." Naruto shook his head and he said "You have nothing to apologize for. Thank you for your information. We will have to wait until nightfall. Be safe Father." Father Yadaka nodded and he said "You to my son." And Naruto and the others left the room.

They went back to Tanzuku town and Itachi said "I don't trust him. He is hiding something." Kakashi nodded and he said "You noticed it as well?" Itachi nodded and he said "He looked nervous through the entire conversation and he kept looking at all of us." Naruto smiled and he said "Of course he is hiding something but the question is: what is he hiding and is it related to the things that are happening here? We will find out soon enough but first we are going to assess how worse the situation is."

Later

The sun started to go down and sounds started to fill Tanzuku town. Lights went on and people started to walk the streets. Most people were wearing old clothes or rags and they looked underfed. Red lines around their eyes indicated that they were suffering from fatigue and they obviously needed a bath or shower. The strange thing was that they didn't go to a store or a bathhouse…they went straight to the many casino's that existed in Tanzuku town. Kakashi sighed and he said "It looks like we have no other choice than to go to the casino." Itachi looked at Kakashi and he said "The problem isn't to go into a casino…but who to talk to." Naruto smiled and he said "That would be easy." Itachi gave Naruto a questioning glare and Naruto explained "Look at them…the villagers are all filthy, underfed and fatigued. We just have to find the person who looks the most regular." Sasuke nodded and he said "Good thinking!" and the group went to one of the casinos.

In the casino

The group arrived in the casino. It was almost completely full and it was hard to move in the crowd. The screams of loser, the cheerful joy of winners and the sound of coins were heard. Naruto looked carefully around and suddenly he saw someone who stood out. The man was sitting in the corner. Unlike the other people he was fat…almost obese. The group went to the big man and they were standing in front of him. The man didn't look interested and with a high, shrieking voice he said "I don't give loans. Scram."

A cocky smirk appeared on Naruto's face and he said "Have you ever seen someone like him Itachi?" Itachi shook his head in a comical manner and with a plain voice he responded "I can't say I haven't." Naruto smirked and he said "I certainly haven't…I only heard stories about people with double chins but I thought it was just an urban legend." The man sat right up and he cried out "You people come to MY casino and insult me! Who the hell do you think you are?" Naruto suddenly looked serious and he said "We are from an agency. Someone summoned are aid because strange things are happening in this town and it looks like he is right. We think you can tell us more about." The big man look surprised at the group and he asked "What makes you say that?" Naruto's glare intensified and while he pointed on the villagers he said "Look at them! They aren't even shadows of their former selves anymore! They are fatigued and underfed. And look at you…well dressed, well fed and you don't even look half as dirty as those people here."

The two eyes of the big man went from the left to the right and suddenly he called two of his bouncers. With a calm voice he said "You two…bring these gentlemen outside. They are not welcome here." The two were ready to get physical but a quick move from Kakashi and Sasuke was enough to disable them. The big man stood up and he cried out "What are you doing!" Then, faster than the eye could see, Naruto rushed forward, grabbed the big man by the throat, smacked him against the wall without releasing his grip and he said "We want answers." The big man seemed to hesitate a little bit but Naruto pushed him harder against the wall and he said "Tell me what you know!" The man looked frightened at Naruto and he said "I don't know anything…I swear!" Naruto sighed and he said "Itachi…can you make him more cooperative?" Itachi smirked and he said "Probably." Itachi closed his eyes and when he opened then, the big man was looking in two red eyes with a strange pattern in it. The man started to sweat and he said "Those eyes…you must be an Uchiha!" Naruto smirked and he said "You heard of them? Good…then you know that they have abilities that are perfect for situations like these." The big man started to shake his head and he said "All right…I talk…just keep that Uchiha away from me." Naruto smirked and he said "Now we're talking…so…shall we begin?"

The big man nodded and he said "It happened around 15 days when the first people started to act strange. People that I only knew as hard workers and people who spend their money elsewhere suddenly started to gamble. Three days later my customers quadrupled." Naruto sighed and he said "That isn't what I want to hear. Did something special happen between 20 and 15 days ago?" The big man seemed to think but then he shook his head and he said "Not really…we got a delivery of rice because our stocks were running low, a new villager arrived, people were preparing for the next festival and a child got an accident. That's all." Naruto glared at the big man and he asked "The new villager…what is his name?" The big man looked at Naruto and he said "You are suspecting the new villager? It's a dead end. The new villager immediately went to the abbey. Her name is Marasa Yadaka." Naruto looked up and he asked "Like in Father Yadaka?" The big man nodded and he said "Yes…she is his younger sister." Naruto looked strange but then he mumbled to himself "Guess she went along with the other people of the abbey…" Although Naruto mumbled softly the big man could hear it and he said "No. I see her wandering the street in the middle of the day. The strange thing is that I never see her at night."

Naruto looked up, released the big man and he said "We have all we need. Itachi, Kakashi and Sasuke…let's go." They turned around without giving the big man any attention and Itachi said "You think the sister of our employer is related to the strange things that are happening here?" Naruto nodded and he said "No doubt about it. She walks the streets at the middle of the day and she sleeps at night…apparently she is the only one." Sasuke looked interested at Naruto and he asked "You think she is a demon?" Naruto got a pondering look on his face and he said "Either that or she is a woman with special powers." Kakashi nodded and he said "So our objective is to find her…but what will we do when we do?" Naruto smirked and he said "That's something for you to decide…it's your exam. Let's return to the abbey and ask Father Yadaka some…painful questions."

Later in the abbey

Father Yadaka was still sitting in the same position as when the group first met him. Without looking up from his book he said "I have trouble to sleep at night lately. It's strange because I normally wake up at 6 o'clock in the morning to pray." Naruto gave Itachi a nod and he stepped forward and said "Father Yadaka…we went into town and we asked some questions to certain people." Father Yadaka closed his book, turned around and he asked "Did you find anything out?" Itachi was looking at Father Yadaka's face and he noticed that there were some stress indicators. Itachi glared at the Father and he said "Yes we did. It happened between twenty and fifteen days ago…the same time when your sister arrived." Father Yadaka sighed and he said "I see…" Sasuke glared at the Father as well and he said "You already knew about it." Father Yadaka nodded and he said "Yes…but knowing something and believing it are two different matters. When it comes to your own family even the strongest faith can't prevent you from seeing the truth."

Kakashi stepped forward and he asked "But why this charade? Writing the Devil may cry agency for help while you knew what the problem could be?" The Father gave him a warm smile and he said "Look at me. I'm old and weak. Tanzuku town in its current condition is no place for me. I needed someone who could give me certainty." Itachi looked serious and he said "I think it is time to come clean." Father Yadaka sighed again and he said "My sister…when she was thirteen she was in an accident that almost killed her. She was dead for two minutes before a doctor could reanimate her and after that she never was the same. Suddenly she had some strange capabilities…a divine gift as we thought. But the problem is that she can't control her power." Naruto looked the Father in the eye and he said "Because she is asleep when her power activates right?" Father Yadaka nodded and he said "But it was never as strong as it is now." Itachi seemed to think and Naruto noticed that he was searching through his memory. Finally Itachi remembered what he needed to know and he said "I read about this phenomenon. She was dead and now she is standing with one leg in this world and the other in the next. The reason why it is stronger now is because her memories are getting more powerful…the memories from when she was dead."

Father Yadaka gave Itachi a hopeful look and he asked "Is there a cure for that? Something that can contain Marisa's power?" Before Itachi could answer Naruto said "Unfortunately not. People tried in the past but when you destroy someone's memories on purpose…you also destroy the person. In pure science: the destruction of memories will cause a rupture in the balance of the psyche which causes the body to self-destruct." Father Yadaka shook his head and Naruto said "But there might be another reason why this is happening…but you are not going to like it." Father Yadaka looked at Naruto while he continued "People who went to the other side are more susceptible to be possessed by evil spirits. In that case the evil spirit is using Marasa's power to cause this."

Father Yadaka looked scared at Naruto and he said "And what happens then?" Naruto moved his gaze away and remained silent. Father Yadaka understood this sign and he said "In that case you have to kill my sister." Naruto nodded and Father Yadaka remained silent. After a short silence Itachi asked "Where is your sister now Father?" Father Yadaka looked at them and he said "I will tell…but not before you tell me what you are going to do with her." Naruto closed his eyes when Itachi said "If she can't help it she needs to go to somewhere else…somewhere without humans. But if she is possessed…we have no other choice." Father Yadaka looked nervous and he said "But she is a good person…she cares for the people around her. She is almost naïve to the evil that men do…"

Suddenly Naruto looked to the side and he said "People are coming…" With a hard sound the big door of the abbey opened and a group of people were standing at the opening. They looked at the group but they remained silent. Father Yadaka looked surprised at the people and he was ready to walk towards them but Naruto, who got an eerie feeling from the group, held him back and he said "Father…you should leave." Father Yadaka looked strangely at Naruto and he noticed that Itachi, Sasuke and Kakashi were preparing themselves for battle. Father Yadaka looked at Naruto and he asked "Why? And why are your companions preparing themselves for something terrible?" Naruto kept glaring at the group and he said "They are being controlled. Is your sister here in the abbey?" Father Yadaka didn't seem to understand but he answered "Yes." Naruto nodded and he said "Kakashi…go with the Father and try to wake his sister up." Kakashi nodded and he left together with the Father.

The group started moving and Naruto said "Don't kill them…just knock them out cold. They can't be held responsible." Itachi and Sasuke nodded and then they rushed forward. Although the group had the advantage of numbers, they didn't seem to have any fighting abilities. They looked like wooden puppets that were being controlled by a child. Their reactions were sluggish and their attacks were completely ineffective. It didn't take long before the three ninja's knocked the group unconscious. Naruto looked at the door and he said "More are coming." Itachi nodded and he said "It would be best if we followed Kakashi and the Father." Naruto nodded and he said "You're right…let's go."

The three ninja's went the same way as Kakashi and the Father did. Eventually they arrived at a big wooden door that was open. They went into the room and Naruto saw a strange scene. Kakashi was lying on the ground…unconscious while a big hump was visible on the back of his head, which indicated that he was attacked from behind. On the bed there was a woman who was sleeping and the Father…was simply sitting on the chair. He mockingly looked at the group while a big grin covered his face.

Naruto immediately understood what happened and he said "You tricked us." The Father's smile widened and he said "Not completely but for the most part…yes. It's a shame that the control of my sister on the villagers is still too weak for good control. They are still too weak." Itachi shook his head like he couldn't believe it and he asked "But why? Why would you write a letter to the Devil may cry agency?" An annoyed look appeared on the Father's face and he said "Unfortunately my control on this vessel isn't perfect. There are times that the real Father comes out despite my efforts." Sasuke gave the Father a strange look and Naruto said "Your sister isn't possessed by an evil spirit…you are!" The Father smiled and he said "Very well noticed young one. The story I told was only half true…two children were caught in the accident…too bad I possessed the wrong person." Itachi shook his head and Naruto said "And since then you are tricking and torturing the real Father Yadaka. He probably didn't even know that he was possessed until recently."

The fake Father Yadaka started to laugh and he said "You humans are so easily tricked. The powers of the woman served my purpose and if I didn't lose control of Father Yadaka you people wouldn't have interfered. Too bad you all have to die." Now it was Naruto who started to smile and he said "Now how would you do that? Evil spirits like yourself don't have any special powers and you can't possess just anyone." The Father closed his eyes and he said "That's true…I don't have any special powers but the woman here has." The Father opened his eyes and he said "She will be the one that kills you." Suddenly it looked like that temperature of the room started to drop and the air became heavy. The three ninja's started to look around and Itachi said "What is happening Naruto?" Naruto kept looking around and he said "The room is…changing. I don't know into what."

While the room began to change, Father Yadaka seemed to change as well. His eyes became darker, he started to grow and black wings started to grow on his back. His face started to change…the lines became less visible, almost transparent. He looked like an eerie ghost…a true form of an evil spirit. The evil spirit started to laugh and he said "We are going to the beyond! I don't have my full power in Father Yadaka but in this realm I am mighty!"

Naruto got a serious look on his face and he said "Sasuke…Itachi…stay out of this. We have prepared you for many things but not for this. I will handle this." Itachi nodded but Sasuke asked "Why?" Naruto kept looking at the evil spirit and he said "If you lose here, you don't only lose your life…but also your soul. The evil spirit will probably take over one of our bodies if we fail." The evil spirit laughed and he said "Indeed. Your knowledge is astounding but do you really think you can beat me in this realm?" Naruto smirked and he said "Yes. This might be your realm but there is one thing you didn't take into account." The evil spirit looked mockingly at Naruto and he asked "And that is?" Naruto's smirk became wider and he said "Only humans are affected by this realm…but unfortunately for you I am not completely human." And when Naruto finished his sentence he activated his devil trigger. A fearful look appeared on the face of the evil spirit and he said "You…no…this can't be…this can't be happening to me!" With a dark voice Naruto said "Oh yes…this is happening to you. I will make sure that you can't possess anyone ever again!" The evil spirit started to scream and he started to emit a black aura that expended every second. Naruto started to emit a red aura that expended at well. The two auras connected and purple lightning started to fill the area.

The two aura's seemed to be in a deadlock but then Naruto's aura seemed to push back the black aura of the evil spirit. The evil spirit screamed to summon more power while Naruto only let out a soft growl. Naruto's red aura reached the evil spirit and it was send flying. It connected on the ground, started to roll a few feet before he came to a stop. He looked up and he saw Naruto standing near him. With eyes filled of hate he said "You haven't seen the last of me." Naruto's hard eyes drilled into those of the evil spirit and he said "I doubt it." And he drove his blade into the chest of the spirit. A powerful light went out of its body that seemed to fill the area and then Naruto, Itachi and Sasuke were back in the room.

Itachi looked around and he saw that no one moved. He looked at Father Yadaka and he saw that his body was completely wasted. His skin looked grey, he could clearly see the bones beneath the almost transparent skin and his eyes were completely white. Itachi looked at it and Naruto said "When a spirit lives long enough in someone's body, the two life forms start to form a symbioses…one can't live without the other. Perhaps this is for the best." Itachi sighed and he said "What a shame." Naruto looked at the door and he said "People should turn back to normal soon. Let's see if we can wake up Kakashi and Marasa Yadaka. After that we can go back to Tanzuku town." The two Uchiha's agreed. Waking up Kakashi was quite easy but it took some time to wake up Marasa. After she woke up Naruto had to explain who they were and what happened. Despite the fact that she mourned the loss of her brother, she accepted the situation pretty fast. The only thing that troubled her was the fact that her power was used to influence innocent people and she wanted to pay for it and offered to pick up the children, brothers and sisters of the abbey.

The four people returned to Tanzuku town, which was returning back to normal although a lot of people wondered what happened. Tanzuku town was going to be all right but the group didn't leave immediately. It was late and it would be best to spend the night here. They went to a hotel, rented four rooms and soon the four people were sleeping.

The next day

Naruto was preparing himself to meet with the others when someone knocked on his door. He looked strange and he thought: who could that be? Perhaps Sasuke who is getting impatient? He shrugged and went to the door. He slowly opened it and suddenly he saw two similar dressed men. The smaller one moved his head up so that Naruto could see his eyes and he saw a sharingan. Naruto frowned and the smaller person said "Naruto Uzumaki…you will come with us." The larger man chuckled and he said "Shall I cut off his legs so that he doesn't run?" Naruto had enough of the strange two men and he said "I don't feel like going on a field trip with you two."

The smaller person took off his big hat and Naruto saw a man with long black hair. It fell just beneath his shoulders and a long bang went over the middle of his face. A diagonal scar was shown on his left cheek. The other removed his head as well and Naruto saw a blue face with small round eyes and razor sharp teeth. The blue man smirked and he said "You don't have a choice…you will come with us." And the tall man reached for the big sword that was strapped on his back…but before he could take it Naruto suddenly jumped over the two and with a second jump he made enough space between him and the two strange men.

The smaller man calmly moved his face towards Naruto and he said "You are pretty fast." Naruto looked at the two men and he said "I don't know what the two of you want but you can better leave me alone." The blue man started to smirk evilly and he said "This one has some spunk. Shall I take him on?" The smaller man wanted to answer but suddenly he heard someone saying "What's going on here?" The blue man looked back and he saw Itachi. The smaller man said "I should have known that you would show up here…you always had a knack of interfering my business." Itachi looked surprised and he said "That voice…" The blue man smirked and he said "Who is this man Madoka? He looks a bit like you." The other calmly turned to Itachi and he said "My cousin…Itachi Uchiha." The blue man's smirk became wider and he said "I thought all the Uchiha's were killed…by you." Itachi was shocked and he said "You were the one responsible? So that's the reason why we couldn't find the bodies of you and your brother…you two were the ones that did it." Madoka smiled and he said "My brother wasn't responsible…he is dead as well." Itachi shook his head in unbelief and he asked "But why…why?" Madoka's eyes started to glow with hatred and he said "The Uchiha clan was weak. They had the power to rule Konoha but they refused to."

Itachi glared at Madoka and he said "So you slaughtered everyone while I was away…" Madoka started to chuckle and he said "Yes…except your brother. My companion stopped me with that one…oh well…perhaps that was a mistake." Itachi got a stern look on his face and he asked "Your companion?" Madoka shook his head and he said "I shouldn't tell you everything cousin. And don't think about taking me on…a lot has changed over the years and you can't defeat me as easily as ten years ago." Itachi assumed a battle position and he said "This time I won't stop with scarring you…this time I am going for your head. Your vanity and ego took you too far and now it's time to pay the price." Madoka sighed and he said "I guess I really have to deal with you. Kisame, you take the jinchuuriki while I take care of this little problem."

Kisame nodded and he said "Fine by me but I won't make any promises that he will be completely intact." Madoka gave Kisame a quick glance and he said "As long as you don't kill him…we need the jinchuuriki alive." Kisame nodded and he took his big sword from his back while the other three were ready to attack…

Itachi versus Madoka

Itachi knew that Madoka would probably have grown stronger over the years. Madoka wasn't as strong as him when they were younger but time can change a man and he never underestimated a living opponent. Madoka on the other hand looked anxious to start the fight with Itachi. Unlike him he was convinced of his own power. He always had one trait that wasn't becoming; his own pride didn't know any boundaries and at this moment he thought back about the last time he lost to Itachi. This wasn't just a fight for his own survival…this was also a fight to heal his wounded pride.

Madoka rushed towards Itachi and made a fierce attack. His fist was on its way towards Itachi's face but Itachi simply deflected the attack. A fierce Taijutsu battle began and a beginner would say that Madoka had the upper hand. But an expert would clearly see that Itachi was very calm in this fight and he simply deflected, parried or dodged Madoka's attack. It was clear to the two that this wasn't going anywhere. The two distanced themselves from each other and Madoka said "I see you haven't lost your touch. You even improved." Itachi didn't respond and he only glared at Madoka who continued "But now we are going into another phase of battle…you might think that you know everything there is to the sharingan but to tell you the truth…you don't know anything." And while he spoke he closed his eyes and when he opened them his sharingan was changed. Four black, curly ellipses crossed each other in his eyes. Itachi startled and quickly activated his mangekyo sharingan. Madoka looked strange and he said "The mangekyo. I didn't suspect you activated that already." Itachi glared at Madoka and he said "Shisui was ready to rebel against Konoha…he got careless and the ANBU was on to him. As his friend I felt like he didn't deserve to be captured and tortured by the Intel-division for information who else was involved. I confronted and killed him."

Madoka simply looked at Itachi and he said "You always were a strange one. But enough of this…it's time we got serious."

Naruto versus Kisame

Kisame was looking mockingly at Naruto and he said "You should give up now…I wouldn't hurt you…too much." Naruto shook his head and he said "I always was stubborn. You called me a jinchuuriki so you know about the nine-tails…but tell me…what else do you know about me?" Kisame chuckled and he said "There is nothing else to know…I can certainly handle a simple chunin." Naruto smirked and he said "You would be surprised…" and suddenly he disappeared and appeared in front of Kisame. Kisame reacted quickly and he was just in time to block Naruto's attack while he thought: He's fast…I should keep my guard up around this one. Naruto kept smirking but Kisame noticed that his eyes didn't fit with his expression. They were as cold as ice…eerie and filled with knowledge they shouldn't have.

Kisame started to push and he development more power than Naruto anticipated so he was send flying towards the wall. Naruto turned his body so that his feet would hit the wall first. He noticed that Kisame wanted to follow up his attack so he quickly pushed himself off the wall and with his sword in front of him, he looked like a flying spear. Kisame held back and he had to jump to the side to evade the strange attack. Kisame evaded the attack and Naruto turned his body and landed on his feet. Kisame looked at Naruto and he thought: What is this kid? I shouldn't have any trouble with him. Naruto glared at Kisame and he said "It's time to take up the pace…don't you agree." Kisame smirked again and he said "Why not…I can use a good workout." Naruto looked serious and he said "It will be more than just a workout…" and he rushed towards Kisame and he attacked fiercely with Repent. Kisame had to switch between attack and defense quickly at this high paced battle. He blocked one of Naruto's strike and he thought: This jinchuuriki makes quite the swordsman. He takes every opportunity and his can quickly change between attack and defense…pretty impressive. Kisame pushed Naruto's sword away and Naruto turned with the way he was pushed in and slashed towards Kisame, who simply evaded but he noticed that he got a cut on his cheek.

He wiped the blood away with his thumb and he thought: I am sure I dodged the sword…wait…what is that? Kisame looked at Repent and he saw that red energy was wrapped around it. Naruto smirked and he said "I see you figured it out…" Kisame shook his head and he thought: A red aura…can he already use the energy from the beast within? Naruto started to thrust his sword forward and the red aura made its way towards Kisame. Kisame used his sword to block it and the energy disappeared and he said "That's a nice trick but not quite effective against me. My sharkskin devours chakra so I can block that attack." Suddenly Kisame looked strangely at his sword while it started to shudder strangely and the red aura it absorbed leaked out of it. Naruto smirked and he said "It looks like he doesn't like that kind of chakra…" Kisame looked strange and he thought: That's strange…sharkskin normally eats any kind of chakra…even those of a jinchuuriki…unless…it isn't chakra at all.

Naruto threw his sword in the air, which started to float above him and he said "Time to end this fight…" He started to weave hand signs and when he was done he said in his head: Devil art: Sword tornadoRepent started to emit a red light but then it started to fly towards Kisame. He raised his sword to deflect Repent but before it reached him the sword went to the side. Kisame's eyes followed the sword and he noticed it started to circle around him faster and faster until it looked like he was surrounded by hundred swords. He felt something cutting his arm while it looked like the swords didn't come near him. The sword started to move even faster and Kisame got a bad feeling about this…

With Itachi and Madoka

Madoka was breathing heavily after another attack that was successfully deflected by Itachi. He noticed that he underestimated Itachi. Madoka grew a lot in strength and knowledge over the years and he thought that he was superior to Itachi. But now he had to admit that Itachi was at the same level as him…no…Itachi was even better. Although Madoka was consumed by his pride and vanity, he was also realistic. He knew that even if he won this fight, he would be severely weakened. His strongest abilities consumed a lot of chakra and he would only use them as a last resort. He quickly looked at Kisame to see how he was doing. If he was doing fine he could accept the risk of being wounded or being weakened because his chakra was running low.

He saw that Kisame was in danger by Naruto's technique and now he was faced by a difficult decision: Or he saved Kisame but then they would have to retreat or he could take the risk to take Itachi head on in the hope that Kisame would pull through. He quickly analyzed his options and he chose to save Kisame.

The next scene only took a second: Madoka disappeared and then he appeared with Kisame next to him. Kisame quickly looked at Madoka and he said "You know that technique consumes too much chakra Madoka." Madoka started to pant even heavier and he said "I had no choice…" Kisame nodded and with sharkskin he made a hole in the wall next to him. He quickly got a hold on Madoka, who had trouble with standing on his own two feet and jumped through the hole. Itachi quickly ran to the hole to chase the two men but when he looked outside he didn't see any trace of them. Itachi sighed and he said "They are gone. What was that all about?" Naruto shook his head and he said "I don't know but I have the feeling we haven't seen the last of them…"

With Dante and Vergil

Dante, Vergil, Gai and Neji were sitting around a fire. They were camping in the open air near a lake. The mission was a success because demons did infest the area and the group quickly took care of them. They were just low level demons and Gai and Neji held their own pretty well. Suddenly Vergil looked intensely at the forest and then he looked at his brother. Dante noticed it as well and he made a barely invisible nod a Vergil. Vergil stood up and started to walk to the forest and Gai asked "Where are you going?" Vergil stopped in his tracks and he said "I'm going for a walk." And he started moving again. Gai gave Dante a strange look but Dante simply shrugged.

Vergil had a strange feeling…he felt like he was being pulled towards a certain direction and now he decided to follow it. Finally he reached a clearing and he saw a man. Two cold eyes were looking at him but the strange man didn't say anything. Since Vergil didn't feel like talking as well, the next minute passed without a single word being spoken. Suddenly the air felt heavy and portals appeared where normally demons came out of. They did come out but before Vergil could eliminate them, the strange man unsheathed one his two sword and made quick work out of the demons. After he was done, he sheathed his sword again and returned to his first position. Eventually Vergil said "I thought you would join them in their effort to take me down." The man looked at him and he said "Where would be the honor in that?" Vergil gave him a smirk that visualized his resentment for low level demons and he said "I don't meet many devils that use that word…and even less who uphold it." A faint smile appeared on the man's face and he said "True." The man looked at Vergil and he said "A calm appearance…just as calm as he is inside. Dressed in blue. You must be Vergil." Vergil glared at the man and he said "So you know my name. That might be considered rude since you haven't given your name." The man gave Vergil a serious look and he said "Names are irrelevant…only one's skill and character are important."

Vergil gave the man a strange look. He had quite some people knowledge but he couldn't figure out this man. Vergil got a stern look on his face and he asked "What is your intent?" A little bit of humor appeared in the man's eyes and he said "If you haven't figured that out yet I would be seriously disappointed…I am here to kill you." And suddenly he rushed towards Vergil while he drew one of his blades. Vergil immediately unsheathed Yamato and he blocked the man's attack. The man looked at the sword and he said "That sword…" The arm of the man seemed to tremble a little bit but it immediately turned steady again. The situation became stranger by the minute…why was the man surprised by the sword? Vergil didn't understand but he had other things on his mind. The man attacked again and the two men started a sword battle that few people ever saw. The high pace and intensity made it happen that leafs were send into the air and it looked like the two were fighting in a whirlpool made out of leafs.

The two swords clashed and quickly after that the two jumped away from each other, jumping through the whirlpool of leafs. The leafs fell down and the two opponents were looking at each other. The man said "You are disciplined and skilled. It has been a long time since I met someone with those qualities." Vergil looked at the man and he said "I will take that as a compliment." The man smiled and he said "You should…but I will still kill you." And he rushed towards Vergil again. Vergil raised Yamato to block the attack but somehow the man was able to go through his defense and Vergil could feel how the man's sword went to his side. Vergil was just in time to avoid the most damage but he received a painful flesh wound. Vergil looked strange at his wound…it has been a long time since he was wounded in combat. He glared at the person and he sheathed Yamato. The man looked strange when Vergil sheathed his sword and bended through his knees. Suddenly Vergil unsheathed Yamato a little and the eyes of the man widened. He quickly jumped away from his position. With his jump he took a few leafs with him and he could see that the leafs were cut while he was just in time to leave his position.

He didn't have much time to think about it because he saw something move in the corner of his eye and he moved his sword in a perfect block position. He looked in the direction where the attack came from but he didn't saw Vergil…only a silhouette that looked like him. Vergil appeared behind him and the man said "Nice strategy…perfect timing. The stories I heard about you are true." Vergil said with a cold voice "This is the end for you." The man smiled and he said "Don't take things for granted…sometimes things aren't what they seem to be."

Vergil was ready to end the fight but suddenly the man's second sword started to move on his own and with amazing force it pushed Vergil away with its hilt while the man quickly eliminated Vergil's silhouette. The sword flew back and the man said "Thank you Hokori (Pride)." Vergil looked up at the man and he said "Hokori?" The man smirked and he said "Yes…the name of my sword. This one is Hokori and the other is Meiyo (Honor)." Suddenly the man was standing on top of Vergil and he said with a cold voice "But now it's over. You were a worthy opponent." The sword of the man came down, ready to end Vergil's life but it never came that far. A hard, clinging sound was heard. Vergil and the unknown man looked at the man who was holding the sword. It was Dante and he said "Virge…you all right?" Vergil nodded and he said "Yes…be careful. He is dangerous." Dante nodded and he said "Gotcha…" and while he spoke he pushed the sword of the man away and he immediately followed up with drive. The used the push Dante gave him to gain momentum and jumped away from the two brothers.

The man looked at Dante and he said "There is your other half…Dante. You two look a lot like your father when he was young." Without looking at Vergil Dante asked "Who is this guy Virge?" Vergil stood up and he said "I don't know but he is dangerous. We have to be careful." The man unsheathed his other sword and he said "So…it's two against one. This might be entertaining." Vergil glared at the man and he said "Don't hold back Dante…" Dante nodded and he said "I know…ready?" Vergil nodded and the two brothers moved in perfect synchronization towards the man. The two attacked from different angles but the man blocked them without too much effort. It looked like the man was on the losing end but then he increased the pace and the two brothers were now forced to defend. Dante saw an opening and he jumped, put Rebellion on his back and started to shoot at the man. The man deflected the bullets in a way so that they were redirected towards Vergil. Vergil quickly went to the ground to evade the bullets and he said "Dante, don't use your firearms." Dante holstered his weapons and the two brothers regrouped. They were surprised when the man sheathed his sword and said "You two are strong…but not ready yet. You should get ready for our next encounter because I won't hold back then." Dante glared at the man and he said "What's this? You are ending the fight." The man smirked and he nodded to his right. Vergil saw Neji and Gai running towards them and the man said "It's getting too crowded…heed my words…get stronger if you and the people on this planet want to live." Small currents appeared on his body and with the sound of thunder he disappeared.

Gai and Neji reached the two brothers and Gai said "We suspected you two might be in danger so we hurried our way over here. Who was that man?" Vergil glared at Gai and he said "He was a taste for things to come…let's go back. We need to prepare…"

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Mnarutodbz "Well…that was another chapter. It took some time but I hope you all like it."

Dante "What? That's it? We barely had any part in this chapter!"

Blitz "Don't complain! What about me? What happens to my mission?" Trish glared at Blitz and she said "You? What about me? What about my mission?"

Mnarutodbz sighed and he said "Your two missions weren't as important as Naruto's and Dante's. I will tell about them the next chapter."

Haku suddenly walks into the room and she says "Mnarutodbz! I just read this chapter and you have some explaining to do!"

Mnarutodbz looks scared and he said "Don't tell me you are talking about that thing between Naruto and Tayuya?" Haku shook her head and she said "No I am not talking about that…I am talking about me! I barely get any input in the story. I barely fight."

Mnarutodbz let out a sigh of relief and he said "Don't worry…you will get your scene soon enough…anyway please review and perhaps your review appears in the next chapter!"