Original Posted On Mar. 15, 2022
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"Hey" = Speaking
'Hey' = Thinking
'Hey' = Memory
"Hey"= Sacred Gear/ Communication link
Chapter 7: The Beginning
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Naruto walked.
He didn't know how long he had been walking, but he just walked.
He trudged slowly with his eyes glued to the ground of the murky world he was in.
Around his shoulders was a thick, tattered cloak, which he gripped to keep the wind from him.
The sky was a bright violet, then a deep red, before a radiant blue.
Naruto kept on walking.
The ground went from a thick swamp to a soft dirt, which showed signs of travel from the foot prints within it.
"Just a little further."
Naruto carefully looked up, seeing a warm fire crackling in the distance in between large boulders.
His pace quickened, but never became a run, as he made his way toward the fire.
'I can rest a bit…' Naruto thought tiredly as he neared the fire.
He heard a clank sound, seeing a new log had been placed in the fire.
'People?' Naruto thought as he hesitated.
"Come on, Naruto," A Voice, a very familiar one, called out from within the rocks. "We won't bite."
With eyes widening with hope, Naruto entered, tearing up as around the fire sat his loved ones.
Minato.
Kushina.
Fujima.
They wore similar cloaks to Naruto as a mysterious fourth figure who was cloaked with his face hidden.
A hand placed itself on his shoulder, prompting Naruto to look up to see Jiraiya.
Underworld, Bael Territory…
Misla Bael sat on a chair and grabbed a cookie from a plate beside her.
Beside her, Naruto slept peacefully in his bed.
They were in an empty bedroom, which was now Naruto's.
His torso and arm were heavily bandaged and he had a breathing mask placed above his mouth with heart monitor equipment attached to his chest.
Beside his bed was a desk and a bedside table, with some of Naruto's belongings on the desk.
Munching on her cookie, Misla grabbed Naruto's Yubashiri, unsheathing it, light reflecting off of the blade and onto her face as she stared at it in awe.
'Such great craftsmanship.' Misla thought as she munched on her cookie, sheathing the sword and checking through the rest of Naruto's belongings, which she had pulled out from his Gama Wallet. 'I wonder how he got such a fine blade… well…' Misla glanced at a piece of clothing that had the Uzumaki spiral on it. 'If he truly is a part of the Uzumaki clan, then it isn't that far from possible.'
The door opened, revealing a maid as she entered holding a tray with tea.
"Lady Bael," she said while she bowed. "Is it really wise to be here alone with this… boy?"
Misla looked at Naruto.
"If he wakes up, then he is most likely going to be confused and unsure, so I want to be there if he wakes to stem any potential damage." Misla stated, referring to her Beast Taming power. "With Sairaorg out right now, I have to take care of him."
The maid and Misla were seldom as the tea was poured.
"I understand." The Maid said as she offered the tea to Misla, who accepted.
Lucifer's Castle…
It was a day of celebration in the Underworld.
It was the Festival of the End, where the citizens of the Underworld would celebrate, commemorate, and mourn the heroes who gave their lives during the Faction War and Devil Civil War.
With all the Young Devil King's, they were invited to Lucifer's Castle, mingling and talking with each other as they waited for the party to start.
"Brother, why are you so upset?" A young girl asked as she stood next to her older sibling.
Sabo gloomily stared at a wine glass he swished in his hand.
"Sorry, Ravel." He apologized dully.
Ravel's cheeks puffed out and she grabbed Sabo's cheeks.
Ravel Phenex (Age 9), the Fourth Child of Jonathan and Layla Phenex, was an adorable young girl. She had golden blonde hair in twin pig tails that spiraled. She wore a deep blue dress with a puffy skirt.
"Just act normal." Ravel said as she pulled his cheeks, exposing his cheeks.
Ravel and Sabo's attention was pulled when they heard a laugh.
"Sairaorg." Sabo said with a roll of his eyes as he pushed Ravel's hands off of his face, which swelled slightly.
Sairaorg Bael approached them with his peerage mingling with the rest of the Young Devils.
He was tall and a muscular man, wearing a uniform that he shared with his peerage in design.
"Sabo," Sairaorg said as he and Sabo shook hands, both smiling. "I haven't seen you in a few years, where have you been?"
"Sorry," Sabo scoffed with a smile. "I can't tell you. Master's orders."
"Oh, don't be like that." Sairaorg begged.
Sabo didn't let up as the younger male continued to pester him.
"It seems like you are in a good mood."
"Sona."
"Sabo, Ravel, Sairaorg." Sona Sitri replied respectfully.
Sona wore a deep blue dress with white accents. She had short cut bob with glasses.
"Yeah, I am in a great mood." Sairaorg replied, dropping his pestering of Sabo.
"And what makes this so?"
"Sup, Rias." Sairaorg said as his younger cousin approached the group.
Rias Gremory was a busty redhead with sea-foam-colored eyes. She wore a deep violet dress that had a floral pattern on it.
"Come on, answer the question, Sairaorg." Rias said as she was excited to hear what had Sairaorg so happy.
"I finally completed my peerage." Sairaorg announced, chest puffed out in pride.
"Really?" Rias asked as she looked within the crowd, seeing the members of his peerage. "Who is the new guy?"
"Well…"
"Attention…"
The Young Devil's present turned and faced their Leaders.
Sirzechs Lucifer.
Serafall Leviathan.
Falbium Asmodeus.
Ajuka Beelzebub.
"We would like to formally start this celebration." Serafall said cheerfully as she raised her hand, causing her large breasts to bounce, which made Sona sweat drop.
"Now, gather with your peerages so we can start already." Falbium stated tiredly as he yawned.
The peerages regrouped, Sabo and Ravel not having peerages meant they grouped with Riser Phenex, who kept glancing at Rias.
Noticing this, Sabo stomped, hard, onto Riser's toe, making the Third Child of Phenex's cheeks and eyes bulge in pain, biting his lips and tongue to not make a sound.
"Now that we are all gathered for the Festival of the End," Ajuka said as he held out his hand and snapped his fingers, causing several large screens of magic to appear in the air. "We shall pay our respects to all who died, but to remember their sacrifices."
Many people flashed by on the screens in quick succession, showing how many, thousands upon thousands of devils, humans, and yokai, who laid their lives down.
"The Faction War may have continued for many more years, if it were not for the bravery and courage of Marco Phenex." Sirzechs said as the screens showed Marco Phenex. "Though many may see him as a traitor," Riser sucked his teeth and rolled his eyes in disrespect. "Without his help, the Great Revolutionary would have never ended the war."
Kurama's image appeared.
'Huh…' Sairaorg thought as his eyes narrowed.
"With Kurama D. Uzumaki's great power, Leviathan and Lucifer were slain, ending the enslavement of the yokai and humans." Serafall spoke as she remembered those cruel times, seeing humans and Yokai forcefully torn from their families and used as weapons. "The war lasted a few short days, but with the death of the Satan's, the war ended in a shaky treaty."
"However," Falbium continued drastically. "Our war was not over, for the Old Satan Faction was formed by the descendants of the Original Satan's, and thus the Devil Civil War!"
"Our heroes fought each other, killed each other, until a group of five appeared and evened the odds." Ajuka ended as he caused the screens to change images.
"The Slug Princess and Lady of Elixir's, Tsunade Senju, Granddaughter and Grandniece of Two of the Great Heroes of Kyoto." Ajuka announced as Tsunade was shown.
"Master of Snakes and King of Ryuchi Cave, Orochimaru." Falbium stated as the image changed to Orochimaru.
"The Gallant Toad Sage, Master of Haki and Writer of the Make-Out Series, Jiraiya." Serafall declared as Jiraiya's image was shown.
"No way…" Sairaorg and Sabo mumbled in shock as they saw Jiraiya's image. "He… what… But why did he have the kid/Naruto?"
"The Second Toad Sage, Master of the Flying Raijin, Minato Namikaze." Sirzechs announced as Minato was shown, but he wasn't alone. "And the Daughter of the Great Revolutionary, the Red Reaper, Kushina D. Uzumaki."
Sairaorg's eyes widened further.
'Uzumaki… the eyes, the shape of her face.' He thought as he turned his attention to the image of Minato. 'That shade of blonde, those blue eyes… oh god…'
"NOW, LET US CELEBRATE OUR HEROES!" the Satan's announced, raising their hands as fireworks went off around the Castle, a loud roar of cheers from the attending Young Devil Kings and the citizens.
Sirzechs smiled as he looked among the crowd.
'It would not have been possible if we were still fighting.' Sirzechs thought fondly as he caressed his chest, an old wound aching at the thought of the final fight of their Civil War.
Enma's edge cutting his body as Kushina slashed him and one of the Old Satan Descendants, her standing tall and declaring it over with Minato beside her.
'Thank you…' He thought as he looked at Rias.
His smile faltered as he saw a tiny hand grab Rias's arm.
'Hm?'
A small white-haired child, under ten by her looks, was in tears as she looked at the screens.
'Mina… Kushi… Mom… Jira…' Koneko Toujo thought as her tears drenched the floor beneath her. 'They… they are dead…'
Her hand clenched Rias's arm tightly, nearly crushing it as she hiccupped.
'Is Naru dead?' Koneko thought as Rias pulled her into a hug.
?...
"How you have grown, Naruto." Kushina said as she looked him over, the small boy smiling brightly as he failed to wipe his eyes.
"What's wrong, Naruto?" Minato asked as he rubbed Naruto's back.
"I'm… *Snort, hic* So happy…" He said as his tail wagged with a goofy smile. "I never thought I'd see any of you again, even if this is a dream…"
Minato, Fujima, and Kushina sneakily glanced at each other in concern.
The fully cloaked individual chuckled as he threw another log onto the fire.
"Come on, sit down, brat." Jiraiya said as he sat down and held his hands out, enjoying the warmth of the flames.
"Oh, Mom, I can use Kitsunebi-ryu." Naruto announced in excitement as he reached to his side to grab Yubashiri, only to grab air as it was not at his hip. "Oh… well, I can use my claws for it."
"Okay, okay, sweety," Kushina laughed with Fujima giggling next to her.
"Come here, let me get a good look at you." Fujima called him over, looking at him with a sad smile. "I was right, you'll be a handsome man when you grow older, just like your father, but you act JUST like your mother."
Kushina sputtered, earning a laugh from Jiraiya and Minato.
"Dad, I am on the second stage of the Rasengan." Naruto shouted as he remembered that moment.
"I see." Minato said as he pulled Naruto over and gave him a fatherly hug. "I'm so proud of you for getting it so fast."
"He isn't a good listener." Jiraiya cheekily stated, earning a thwack outside his head from Fujima.
"Sadly, I can't find a Rokushiki master, Fujima." Naruto said sadly with drooped ears, before they flipped up, his eyes widening in hope. "Wait, what if you tell me who taught you? I could find them and have them teach me!"
"Sorry, my master is long dead." Fujima said as she rubbed his head. "I know for sure that Master Who's-Who would have loved teaching you."
"No, he would have murdered the kid." Jiraiya scoffed with a smirk, earning a second welt, this time from Minato.
"That's a stupid name." Naruto mumbled as he pondered on how Who's-Who was a name.
"I do feel like you will find a master eventually, just keep looking, love." Fujima said as she pulled Naruto close and pressed her face against his, both smiling as they did.
"By the way, who is that?" Naruto asked as he pointed toward the cloaked being.
"No one important," Kushina answered, a lightbulb going off on her head as she smirked, her fangs appearing. "Maybe he is the reaper?"
Naruto shuddered in Fujima's grasp.
"Not funny…" Naruto panted as he felt short of breath.
"Something wrong?" Minato asked as he heard Naruto's labored breathing.
"I… I don't…" Naruto panted as he gripped his chest.
His chest started to feel heavy, a strange pulsation pounding slowly within him.
"What's happening?" Naruto asked in a panic as he looked around, wanting an answer.
"I see." Jiraiya said solemnly as his face softened into sadness. "I guess your time is up, kid."
"Pervy Sage… what… do…" Naruto tried asking as he started to sweat and his throat was becoming parched and scratchy.
Jiraiya stood up and walked to Naruto, kneeling in front of Fujima, who kissed Naruto's head before handing him to Jiraiya.
"It's okay," Jiraiya said as he walked to Kushina and Minato. "Naruto, everything is going to be okay. Your new family will take care of you."
Kushina scooped the confused child into her arms, tears in her eyes as she hugged Naruto.
"Never forget," Kushina haggardly said as Naruto's body started to flicker between transparent and solid, Minato wrapping his arms around his son and wife. "We love you so much, Naruto."
"Mom, Dad…" Naruto called out before his body vanished, leaving the parents in each other's arms.
"He is gone." The cloaked figure asked as he reached up, pulling down his hood.
"Yes, papa, Naruto has returned to his body." Kushina hiccupped. "Do you think that he will be okay?"
"Yes," Kurama said as he stood up, placing his hand on Kushina's head reassuringly. "He is my grandson, after all."
Fujima laughed as she stood up.
"And he won't be alone," She reassured Kushina putting her hand on the woman's back. "Remember, Shirone is there too. Same with Kuroka. I know they will reunite someday."
Kushina sniffled as she blew her nose.
"Come on," Jiraiya said as he stood up. "I know this is sad and all, watching your child leave the nest, but we got people waiting for us on the other side too, Kushina."
Kushina flipped Jiraiya off as the five of them faded away themselves.
Bael Mansion…
Naruto felt heavy, exhausted, throat immensely scratchy as his eyelids tried to open, but only rippled and closed as the ceiling light was in his face.
'Water…' he thought desperately as he went to lift his arm, only to wince in irritation as it felt like his arm was made of lead. 'I need water…'
Trying to sit up, Naruto felt the mask on his face push down on him, making him groan as he continued to get his eyes open.
Naruto felt a pull in his left arm, his IV being pulled by his movements.
However, Naruto didn't know about the IV, and with a yank, he broke the tube, causing the IV stand to tilt and clatter on the ground.
'What is… is this a fucking diaper?' Naruto thought as he heard strange scrunchy sounds with his movements, reaching down to feel indeed he was wearing a diaper that fit his body as well as the bandages that covered his torso, a spasm in his back caused him to seize up.
Barely lifting his hand up, Naruto rubbed his eyes, feeling crust and sleep fall from him as his vision finally started to clear and adjust to the light.
'Where am I?' Naruto thought as he looked around, seeing a bookshelf, desk, closet, an open door that led to a small bathroom, and door that lead out of the room.
On the desk were many of his belongings.
'Yubashiri!' Naruto thought as he reached out to grab it, coming up short by several inches as his heirloom was propped against the nightstand.
The door opened, revealing Misla as she entered in a small panic.
'Oh, shit, he is awake.' She thought as Naruto saw her.
His body flooded with panic, Naruto lunged forward and grabbed Yubashiri.
"Woah, woah, woah…" Misla said as she held her hands out, speaking calmly. "Easy now, that won't be necessary Naruto."
Naruto didn't calm down as she said his name.
"How…" he coughed out before curling up and coughing.
Misla grabbed some water and helped Naruto sit up.
"Easy, you have been sleeping for a week." Misla said as she removed his breathing mask and held the cup of water to his lips.
Like the starved animal he was, Naruto guzzled the liquid down, his throat joyfully moisturizing itself and losing the scratchiness.
'Wait…' "A week?" Naruto asked as he pushed away from Misla, keeping Yubashiri next to him. "Where is Pervy Sage?"
A question mark appeared over Misla's head as she quirked an eyebrow.
'Pervy… Sage… is he talking about Jiraiya?' Misla thought as she shook her head. "You are talking about Jiraiya the Toad Sage, correct?"
Naruto nodded, his nerves frying themselves as he felt like he was in danger.
"Well…" Misla said as she pondered on how to tell him. "Come with me, Naruto."
"How do you know my name?" Naruto demanded as he watched Misla turn to head to the door.
"Because it is what Jiraiya called you when he begged us to save you." Misla said as she held out a hand, turning to face him. "Do you need help?"
Naruto shifted over to the edge of the bed, Yubashiri in hand, and he put his feet on the ground.
Using Yubashiri as a makeshift cane, Naruto wobbled behind Misla.
"Here, let me…"
"I don't need your help, just take me to Pervy Sage." Naruto mumbled.
"Okay." Misla said as she walked out of the room slowly. "Follow me, Naruto."
Several minutes passed, and several servants saw Naruto follow Misla.
With each minute slowly moving, the more Naruto felt a sense of dread build in his guts as he wobbled behind Misla.
His dread mixed with confusion as they descended to the ground floor and headed toward the back, which he didn't know was the back until he saw the garden through the windows.
Once outside, Misla made sure Naruto was still following before she led him to a small cemetery.
"Jiraiya begged my son to revive you, disregarding his own life." Misla said as they approached a small grave with a single name on it.
Jiraiya
"We didn't know your customs for burial, so we had him stripped of his belongings and cremated." Misla said as Naruto stared at the grave.
He was silent as he slid to his knees, Yubashiri hitting the ground as he released it.
Naruto shuddered, hiccupping as his eyes drowning in tears.
Misla knelt down and touched his shoulder.
Naruto's teeth sank into her hand, having transformed into his fox form, which made him as big as a baby from how small he was.
Misla pulled back, tears in her eyes, but not to get him off of her, but to pull him into her arms in a hug.
"I'm sorry…" She apologized as she held his shuddering form. "I am sorry, Naruto…"
Naruto released Misla's hand, transforming to his human form, grabbing her as the damn that held his emotions bursting as he cried into her blouse.
Chapter 7, DONE!
Yep, that's how it happens.
This is how Naruto became a devil.