Original Posted On Jan. 20, 2023

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ShadowBlooedegde9396: I am much more confident. Yep, it was a small slump, but his friends pulled him out before it went to deep. I am proud I came up with the Gauntlets… White Tiger Gauntlets, that is what they will be called. Vulcan likes Naruto as a customer and friend, not romantically… unless it works.

Blazeraptor54: I am more confident this chapter.

Nathair1: Not really trying to focus himself, more or less punishing himself for his cowardice and not fighting his opponent with respect. WAKANDA FOREVER! They won't always come to blows, but sometimes they will.

Redmen6blight: Rias could find it amusing, but she doesn't like Riser still. But I have a… I am going to keep my cards close to my chest.

Guest: Thank you.

PLEASE READ: HA, you think I forgot… AND I DID!

Nicholas: … Huh?

Borello: Thank you, I have fun writing the rivalry.

Harem:

OKAY, LETS READ THIS SHIT! I DON'T OWN NARUTO, ONE PIECE, HIGHSCHOOL DXD OR ANY OTHER ANIME I MAY REFERENCE!

"Hey" = Speaking

'Hey' = Thinking

'Hey' = Memory

"Hey"= Sacred Gear/ Communication link

Chapter 28: Home Visit

"Wow… I thought it would be bigger…" Naruto (Who had his ears and tail hidden) said as he, Ravel, Danjuro, and Manami arrived at their new house.

It was a three-story house, compacted into a reasonable size for the four of them.

"It is much bigger on the inside." Danjuro said as he and Naruto carried the majority of the heavy luggage. "With magic, the interior is bigger, so while it looks small, it will fit all those who are under Lady Ravel's care, especially her future Peerage members."

"Ah, that makes sense…" Naruto said as he put the luggage down and went outside to get more.

"Naruto, you don't need to help with that, it's mine." Manami said as she stopped Naruto from touching her bags. "It has delicate equipment, so… I would prefer if I took care of it."

"Okay, I understand." Naruto said before he grabbed the rest of his luggage.

"Naruto, pick whatever room you want…" Ravel said as she watched him walk up the stairwell.

Naruto picked the first door.

The moment his hand touched it, his name appeared on the small metal plaque.

"Neat." Naruto said with little surprise.

"When you finish unpacking, let's check out the house, Naruto." Ravel said as she entered her room, which was conveniently next to his.

"Sounds fun." Naruto said with a smile, letting his ears and tail out since they weren't outside.

Entering his room, Naruto summoned a few clones.

'Alright, time to make this room mine.' Naruto thought as he started unpacking with his clones.

Meanwhile…

Rias had bought herself and her peerage a small apartment complex.

"Well, Akeno said she would live in her families shrine and Gasper is currently taking residence in the club room in the Old School Building." Rias said as she had her thinking glasses on while looking at the paperwork.

It was not an expensive place, but it suited her peerage's needs, specifically with privacy and flexibility when she got more members.

"Rias…"

"Yes, Koneko…" Rias said as she took her glasses off to look at her Rook.

"It is nice here… but I'd rather stay with Naruto… to keep an eye on him…" Koneko said, adorably avoiding Rias's gaze as she shuffled her feet.

"Well, that is nice and all, but I can't allow you to bunk at the Phenex Residence." Rias said in an apologetic tone. "Naruto is gonna be alright, Koneko. Now, go unpack. School is going to start next week and we need to be prepared as soon as possible."

Koneko held a look of defeat as she nodded, trudging toward her room.

Now, Rias felt some guilt tug at her heart strings.

'Well, I guess it wouldn't hurt to call…' Rias thought as she pulled out her phone and opened it.

Phenex Residence…

Ravel answered her phone, seeing a text message on the three-way channel between herself, Rias, and Sona.

Sona, Ravel, maybe tomorrow, all three of us and our peerages could go out and search the town after getting our school uniforms? -RG

Ravel smiled and texted Rias back.

I would love that. It will be fun seeing Kuoh. -RP

I believe it would be beneficial for us to know the layout of the town. I am in. -SS

Few Hours Later…

"And… done." Naruto said as he slid the last book onto his book case, popping his clones.

His clothes had been folded and put away in their respectful places. Books now on shelves in an orderly fashion.

Small figures strewn about on the shelves.

His desk against the wall under the window with his bed next to it.

There was a door leading to a bathroom, toilet, sink and toiletries.

'I guess I can relax for a bit now.' Naruto thought as he put away his suit cases before he heard a knock at the door. "Come in."

"Naruto," Ravel said as she entered, wearing shorts and a t-shirt. "Tomorrow we are going out to get our uniforms tailored, but after that, Rias, Sona, and I are going to tour the town with our peerages. Would you like to join us?"

"I'd love to." Naruto said with a bright smile.

Ravel smiled back as she went to close the door.

Both heard sounds of claws on wood floor running through the house before Ravel was pushed past as Loona barreled into the room, jumping onto Naruto.

"Hey, Loona…" Naruto said as he was 'assaulted' by licks from the hellhound. "Yeah, I missed you too, girl."

Ravel sighed, a smile gracing her lips.

"Loona, come on." Naruto laughed as he tried getting up, but the hellhound refusing to let him go. "Ravel… Get her…"

"Loona." Ravel said as she grabbed her familiar off of Naruto. "Naruto and I need to get familiar with the new house…"

Loona broke out of Ravel's grasp, tackling Naruto to the ground before she plopped on top of him, a content look on her face as she lay on top of the kitsune.

"Well…" Naruto admitted. "I guess I ain't going anywhere…"

"Loona!" Ravel said strictly, making said familiar's eyes widen in fear. "Come, now."

Loona was sitting on her haunches before her master.

"Ravel, don't be too mad…" Naruto said as Onimaru entered the room. "She hasn't seen me in ages, Loona just got over excited.

Onimaru batted the back of Naruto's head, making him scowl at the Tenko as said familiar sat before his master.

"That is no excuse, Naruto." Ravel said sternly as she looked at Loona, who looked at her paws in shame. "It reflects badly on me if my familiar goes against my orders. It shows a lack in discipline."

"Come on…" Naruto said as he stood up and took Ravel's hand. "Let's just get that tour of the house underway."

Blushing, Ravel walked with Naruto, Loona and Onimaru following her as they toured their new home.

?...

"Are you the one Riser has been searching for?" Riser asked in a tired, tone.

He and Yubelluna stood in ragged cloaks before an elderly man.

"What do you look for?" He asked in a wise tone, not looking away from his fire.

"A Master… one who was trained by Dragons…" Riser gasped as he kneeled before this man.

The man smiled as he stood up, turning to Riser.

"I see you have company, more than this single companion." The man mentioned, feeling multiple people outside his home.

"Yes, they are Riser's Peerage." Riser replied, not looking up. "My servants chose to follow me… and my Queen is here with me."

"I see, so you are a devil. Well, then rise your head."

Riser lifted his head, gazing upon the visage of the man.

"You may call me Master Zuko." The now named Zuko said.

He had a distinctive scar over his left eye, with white hair tied in a top knot, while sporting a three-pointed beard.

His clothing were various shades of red with a burnt orange inner layer.

On his back was a sheathed sword.

"As you command, Master." Riser said as he bowed again, Yubelluna bowing with him.

Bael Mansion…

"Naruto~" Iva called out as he entered the mansion. "I am here~"

"Oh, shit…" Sairaorg said as he entered the foyer. "Well, Iva… uh…"

"What is it?" Iva asked, huffing.

Iva was wearing his normal attire, but on top of it he wore a marvelous fur coat like Cruella De Vil.

Inazuma entered behind Iva, wine glass in his hand with Kurotama in the other arm.

"Naruto isn't here anymore…"

Kuoh, Next Day…

"Freedom!" Naruto announced as he, Ravel and her peerage, Sona and her Peerage, and Rias with her Peerage left the tailor, who had a massive order of Kuoh Academy uniforms to make.

"Don't run off, Naruto." Koneko called out as she walked with Rias. "We don't want you getting lost."

Naruto pouted.

"I'm not a child, Koneko." Naruto replied, Rias watching Naruto as he talked to her Rook.

"They really get along, don't they?" Akeno said with a smile as Sona and her Queen left.

"Yeah…" Rias said sadly as she looked on.

Her heart yearned for something.

'Is… is this… no… I can't…' Rias pondered as Naruto and Koneko continued to talk with Ravel being involved. 'Oh, fuck, I am jealous of my Rook…'

Before she could dwell on her thoughts, Rias's phone went off.

Rias looked at her phone.

"Okay, everyone, huddle up." Rias called out.

Akeno, Koneko and Kiba huddled around their King.

"Seems we have a Stray Devil nearby, and we need to take care of it. So let us go get ready for its extermination." Rias ordered.

"Yes, Rias." The trio said.

"We will just go home." Ravel told her fellow King.

"You sure?" Rias asked. "Well, it's fine, just be ready to come by if we call."

"Understood." Ravel said as she blushed before she took Naruto's hand. "Come on, Naruto."

"Okay~" Naruto said as he was pulled toward the house.

Koneko's face became a glare as she watched Ravel walk away with Naruto.

'One of these days…' Koneko thought as she left with Rias. 'Anyway, tonight, I can use my new weapons.'

Twenty Minutes Later…

"Gentle, Manami, we are home…" Naruto called out as he and Ravel entered the house.

A shadow slowly formed over Naruto… who used Soru to avoid Loona tackling him.

Pouting, Loona sniffed the air and turned to see Naruto blowing a playful raspberry at her.

"Better luck next time, Loona." Naruto laughed as he patted her head.

"Ah, Lady Ravel." Manami said as she wheeled a large cart of tea and treats. "Good timing, we have some guests."

"Guests?" Ravel said as she tilted her head. "I wasn't expecting guests."

"True, but they said they are friends of Naruto's…" Manami said as Naruto sniffed the air.

'Glitter… body butter… hair spray…' Naruto thought, before he recognized the scent, a big smile widening. "Come on, Ravel. Let's go."

Naruto took Ravel's hand and excitedly made their way to the Lounge.

"Welcome back, Lady Ravel, Naruto." Danjuro said as he finished pouring the tea.

"IVA/NARUTO!"

Naruto leaped into the man's arms, who spun Naruto around.

"My lord, how you've grown. I haven't seen you in four months." Iva said as he tapped Naruto's head and touched his chest after putting the Kitsune down.

"I know." Naruto said proudly. "Soon, I might be taller than you."

Iva chuckled.

"It is nice to see you again." Inazuma said as she sipped her wine.

"Inazuma." Naruto said as he hugged her, only to get a face of black fur.

A guttural, irritated growl was heard.

"Oh, Kurotama." Naruto said as he took the fat cat out of Inazuma's arms. "Who loves me the most? WHO loves ME the MOST?"

Ravel watched as Naruto kissed the black cat's head, Loona growling as Onimaru rolled his eyes, laying down near Ravel.

'What am I missing?' She thought as she approached Iva, who turned to face her.

"Welcome to my home." Ravel announced professional. "I am Ravel Phenex, of the House of Phenex. It is an Honor to have you in my home, Iva, was it?"

"Iva…" Iva said as he tossed off his fur coat, Ravel's eyes widening in utter horror at the lingerie outfit he was wearing. "Emporio Ivankov. Queen of Kamabakka Queendom."

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH! PUT SOMETHING ON, PLEASE!" Ravel screamed.

Ten Minutes Later…

"Thank you for obliging." Ravel said in shakiness due to nerves as she held her tea cup. "Again, I apologize for my reaction."

"No, I… I understand." Iva said in depression as he wore a pair of Naruto's sweatpants and a shirt, both of which were magically enhanced to stretch safely over Iva's form. "Anyway, it is nice to meet you, Ravel."

"Naruto talks about you." Inazuma told Ravel, both glancing at Naruto playing with Kurotama and Loona.

The cat was batting at a false mouse Naruto was holding on a cat wand, while the hellhound lay beside them, glaring at the cat.

"He does?" Ravel asked, fingers rapping against the cup. "Like what…"

"Like how beautiful you are…"

Ravel blushed hard enough to make steam form out of her ears.

"Anyway, where is Koneko?" Iva asked as he sat down. "I thought she would be here…"

"She is busy getting ready for a Stray Devil Hunt." Naruto called out. "She won't be here… why?"

"Well, I wanted to ask her how she liked her gauntlets."

Naruto's eyes narrowed as Iva sipped some tea.

"How do you know of Koneko's gauntlets?"

"Iva had them commissioned." Inazuma answered before Iva could open his mouth.

Iva's cheeks puffed out in irritation, but took a deep breathe.

"Yes, I remembered you saying that you were worried about Koneko's safety, so, using some connections I have, I had her gauntlets commissioned." Iva explained.

Naruto squinted.

'Did I ever say that?' Naruto thought in confusion, his tail forming a question mark. 'It SOUNDS like something I'd say.'

"So… earlier you said you are a…" Ravel hesitated as Danjuro poured more tea. "A Queen?"

"Yes, of Kamabakka." Iva answered proudly. "The Place where those with a Woman's Heart Gather."

"Does that… mean…"

"We are all cross dressers, drag queens, beautiful women." Inazuma answered with a smile.

Ravel visibly shuddered.

She wasn't one to judge people for their preferences, but thinking about an entire kingdom of cross dressers was not something Ravel ever thought she would have to imagine.

"Lovely…" Ravel stammered.

"I would like to visit again." Naruto said as he cuddled Kurotama in his arms, fingers tickling the fat cat's stomach. "I want to visit mom, dad, and gramps…"

Ravel's eyes widened, looking back and forth between Naruto and Iva.

'Wait a minute…' Ravel thought as she went into deep thought.

She stood up, walking to a book shelve, scanning through them to find the history book she wanted and opened it up.

"Everyone is always excited for your visits, especially Yokozuna. The old frog has been training vigorously without fail every day." Iva said.

"YOU WERE A PART OF THE REVOLUTIONARY ARMY!" Ravel suddenly shouted.

Danjuro's mouth opened, Manami's eyes widened as Ravel put her book on the table, pointing to an old photo.

It was a hazy picture, very old, and in it was a blurry image of members of the Revolutionary Army.

Kurama, Iva, Inazuma, and Kushina being among them.

Iva stood up, hands slamming on the table.

"FOOLS," He shouted enraged. "THEY GOT MY BAD SIDE!"

Evening…

"Well, I guess it is time for us to leave." Iva said as he stood up, large piles of books around himself, Ravel, and Inazuma.

Naruto was nearby, in fox form, cuddling with Kurotama and Loona.

"Already?" Naruto whined.

"Yes, the Queendom won't run itself without us." Inazuma says as Manami refilled her wine glass, earning a smile.

"Okay…" Naruto whimpered as he stood up, returning to his human form while picking up Kurotama.

Loona, while not happy Naruto was holding said cat, snickered at the thought of the cat leaving.

"Oh, no you can keep the cat." Inazuma told Naruto.

Naruto stared blank faced as three dots appeared above his head.

Light bulb.

"I CAN KEEP HER!" Naruto shouted with stars in his eyes and a smile so bright it was like looking into the sun.

Meanwhile…

"FUCK!" Koneko shouted as she was pushed back, her arm before her, the strip on her armored gauntlet slowly glowing purple. "My arm…"

"Koneko, pull back!" Rias ordered.

Koneko's eyes narrowed before she obeyed the order, Kiba dashing past her, sword slicing into one of the arachnid legs of the spider-type stray devil.

"GUAAAAAAAAH, YOU BASTARD!" The stray shouted, his upper portion being an ab-chiseled man with long blonde hair and blue eyes while his lower half was that of a spider.

"Akeno!"

"Lightning!"

The spider tried avoiding, but was struck with Akeno's attack, his skin charred and sizzling when it finished.

"Jackpot."

"Huh?"

The spider looked down, seeing Koneko under him, arm pulled back.

Koneko jumped up, uppercutting him.

Rias, Kiba, and Akeno's eyes widened as a visible air blast pushed the stray up into the ceiling.

'That wasn't JUST her Rook enhanced strength.' Rias noted as Koneko landed on her feet.

"You bitch…" The stray barely said, its jaw hanging off, holding it closed with one hand.

"That is it, Lor." Rias said as she stood before the broken stray, Power of Destruction covering her raised hands. "Game Over."

Lor let out a final scream before he was atomized.

"Phew, that was a nice workout." Kiba said as he sheathed his sword. "Koneko, that armor on your hands…"

"Oh, my White Tiger Gauntlets?" Koneko said as she flexed, showing them off to her peerage.

"White Tiger Gauntlets?"

"Yes, Naruto had them made by his blacksmith friend." Koneko lied, since she didn't know who made them. "They are like the Black Panther Armor, storing kinetic energy and releasing it."

Rias had stars in her eyes.

"That's awesome." She said as she got close and held Koneko's hands, taking in the design. "Naruto had a great idea. I should thank him next time I see him."

"He knows, but thank you." Koneko said as she smiled, feeling very happy she could help Rias. 'But there is also one other way Naruto has helped me… he taught me Kitsunebi-ryu. So, when we fight Riser, I can be a key player.'

"I think this was a considerate idea for Naruto, but it is getting late so let us go home." Akeno acknowledged.

"Alright."

Meanwhile…

Naruto, freshly showered and dried, got under his covers and hugged Kurotama into his arms, resting his head on his pillow.

"Goodnight…" Naruto yawned with a peaceful smile, eyes closed as sleep slowly took over him. "Kurotama…"

Kurotama purred in his arms, snuggling into him.

However, she didn't fall asleep.

She listened to Naruto's breathing until he was fully asleep.

Kuroka dropped her transformation, appearing under Naruto's covers, arms wrapped around him.

She smiled with such pure joy, lip quivering with happiness tears in her eyes.

"Good night, Naruto." She whispered, kissing his forehead as she snuggled into him, his head in the nape of her neck, wrapping her tail around his. "I love you."

Chapter 28, DONE!

Kuroka is now Naruto's beloved housecat, Kurotama. She will protect him and Koneko with everything she has… unless she gets caught.

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