AN: I want to thank everyone who has followed and favorited this story. It's astonishing that at the start of writing this chapter, this story has nearly 450 follows and 350 Favorites for a single chapter. My other DxD story has less than 200 more followers! So thank you so much for the amazing support for this story. You guys sure know how to make a guy feel special!
Now for some review answers: Most of you were thrilled that I killed off Issei, but up in arms that Naruto is too powerful to be resurrected by Rias. And I agree. However, it was the only way I could think of to make the two stories different. I couldn't exactly have Serafall resurrect Naruto a second time, nor was I willing to let Sirzechs do it not to mention Naruto was fighting the clock with the Chidori sized hole in his chest, so Rias was the only option I had left since Naruto is a combat orientated person and the only reason Kushina is in Venelana's peerage is because she retired from being an active Kunoichi when she got pregnant with Naruto. Yes, I could have given him to Grayfia but I wasn't sure how involved she is in the Rating Games. So instead of having to trade Naruto around like he's a trading card or some such, I just gave him to Rias so that he can easily kick Riser's ass and quickly earn his High-Class promotion after displaying his power.
Now I don't know if I will get to that this chapter, but I do know that we will be meeting Naruto's Queen this chapter, and the only two crossover girls I will be bringing over. However, only one will play a major role.
ANYWHO! Enough with this long-ass opening AN, Let's get to the story!
"Talking"
'Thoughts'
"Ddraig/Kurama"
Moves/Jutsu/Abilities/Bloodlines
Chapter 2: Lookout Kuoh, Naruto Uzumaki has Arrived!
It has been 2 days since Naruto woke up and started learning everything he would need to learn about this new world he was in. During that time, with the help of his army of Shadow Clones, Naruto was pretty much up-to-date on what he needed to know. The technological side of things he was still trying to get a grasp on, but he at least knew how to access the internet, as well as how to answer a cell phone and make calls. Ask him to do anything beyond basic searching or open a word document and he would a little lost. However, that wasn't the issue he was dealing with now.
"Seriously... You guys wear THIS to school?" Naruto asked incredulously as he was dressed in the Kuoh Academy uniform. "Where's the orange?! Where's the FLAIR?!"
"Hyoudou tried to wear an orange shirt underneath his jacket. He left the jacket open for all to see and Sona gave him a month's detention... Not that it stopped him from peeping on the girls outside of the locker room with his perverted friends." Rias groaned. "So please, if you're going to add orange... have it be a tie or something that she can overlook? Students are already gonna think you're a delinquent thanks to your blonde hair and whiskers."
"And?" The blonde asked with a shrug. "So I'll be an outcast again, so what? It's better than getting fangirls."
Kiba shuttered at the mention of fangirls and nodded in agreement with his fellow blonde's statement. While he was polite to them and did appreciate them, they did get slightly annoying at times. Even Rias and Akeno agreed since they were the "Great Ladies" therefore had their fair share of fangirls, which kinda made them wonder if most of the school's girls were lesbian or not.
"Well regardless, I'm getting a bandana or something... my forehead feels naked." The Jinchūriki said with a frown.
Akeno just giggled while Rias sighed. "Come on, let's go see Sona and get your schedule. Though I wouldn't be surprised if there will be an assembly to announce Hyoudou's death to the school as well as have an honorary moment of silence for him. Even if he was a massive pervert, he was still a student here and he did have a few other friends than the other two perverts."
Naruto nodded and followed closely behind as the rest of Rias's peerage, minus Akeno, all went to their own classes due to them being in year brackets. On the way, the rumor mill was already starting to turn. Word quickly spread that a mysterious blonde boy was in the company of two of the four Great Ladies of the Academy, as Rias suspected, they were suspected that Naruto was a delinquent due to his hair color and whiskers. However, that didn't stop a few girls from thinking that he was cute.
'Great... I'm going to have a mix of fangirls and haters... My life is never easy...' He thought as he kept following Rias and Akeno to the Student Council's office while both Kurama and Ddraig laughed a bit, both silently agreeing that it will be entertaining to watch at the very least.
[3rd-year Homeroom Class Room]
"Alright class quiet down! Class will start as soon Ms. Gremory, Ms. Himejima, Ms. Prez, and Vice Prez arrive." a Red-haired woman said. "It appears we will be getting a new addition to our humble class."
"Ms. Valestein? Is it that blonde delinquent that was seen with Rias and Akeno?" One of the third-year students asked.
'Blonde delinquent? I thought I was the only one to come here... Surely Ryuji didn't follow after me...' A brunette girl thought to herself, before realizing something. 'No, that's impossible. Even if he somehow got into this school, he'd be a second-year...'
This was Makoto Niijima, a 19-year-old young woman, with brown hair in a bob cut with blunt bangs and a French-braid-styled headband that matches her hair color, red eyes, and unlike most of the girls at Kuoh Academy, she wasn't ridiculously busty. No, she was barely a B-cup, not that she cared. She was a martial artist, a practitioner of Aikido, and a transfer student of Shujin Academy after her adventures with her former colleagues.
"That's right. Now, I don't know all the details, but apparently, he's from one of our fair country's smaller islands and has come to the mainland after tragedy struck his home." Instructor Valestein said solemnly causing the student body to share her sadness.
This was Sara Valestein, 27 years old with a peaches and cream complexion, long red hair, amber eyes, wearing a steel blue dress that left a generous view of her cleavage and her left leg visible, and thigh-high brown leather heeled boots, with a yellow waist-length jacket. She was a former mercenary wanting nothing more than to put down her sword and gun and help the next generation in the future. While she often got into trouble for her "provocative attire", she didn't care, she wasn't the only one to dress in such a way. She became quick friends with Anko after meeting a bar to unwind after a long day at work.
Everyone was brought out there musing when there was a knock on the door before it slid open. "Sorry for being late." Sona said as she walked in with her Queen, Rias, Akeno with Naruto waiting in the hall.
"It's alright, I was informed you'd be late due to our new transfer student." The older redhead said with a shrug. "Where is my new pupil anyhow?"
"He's in the hall waiting for you call him in." Rias said as she and the rest 4 Great Ladies took their seats.
'Ms. Prez probably threatened him with clean-up duty for a month unless he actually has some respect.' Sara thought before nodding. "Alright, you can come in and introduce yourself to the class."
When Naruto walked in, Makoto's world seemed to slow to a crawl. The spiky blonde hair, his cerulean blue eyes that held sadness, strife, and turmoil, and his muscular body that told her that he fighter much like herself, however, what really caught her attention was the bright, carefree smile he flashed the class.
"Hello everyone, I'm Naruto Uzumaki." He said with his usual foxy smile making many girls blush. "I hope we get along since I'll be in your care for the year."
Sara noticed the way her new student carried himself and was immediately even farther downheartedly. 'He carries himself like a warrior... one whose been through hell and back. His eyes relay that as well... poor kid... He's too young to have that look.' "Nice to meet you Naruto, please take the seat behind Ms. Niijima."
Makoto raised her hand letting the blonde know who and where she was. As he passed her to side down, their eyes met and both offered the other a small smile before turning their attention to the front of the class. While Instructor Sara started her lecture Naruto thought about the conversation he had with Sona and the Student Council.
[Flashback – Student Council Office]
"Here is your schedule," Sona said as she handed Naruto the sheet of paper. "I tried to get you in the same classes as Rias and/or Akeno, but I wasn't able to. However, due to how powerful you are, I suspect it won't be long before you are promoted to High-Class Devil and get your access to your own Evil Pieces, and while Rias and I are still trying to fill out our ranks, free to use your classes to start planning your Peerage."
"Are you sure? I mean it feels wrong to be planning potential members when you're still trying to fill out your own ranks." The Blonde asked, not wanting to step on toes. "I mean, Sona, you know that Anko is going to want to join me... and I know Haku and possibly my mom are going to want to be traded to me... So you're already going to have to look for that extra member."
"It's fine." The Sitri heiress dismissed. "I knew from the moment I saw how she reacted when she saw you, I knew she'd be leaving my peerage sooner or later... especially when I sensed how strong you were."
"She's right," Rias said wrapping her arms under her bust. "In fact, if you find someone you really get along with and they'd make a good addition to your team, I'd be more than willing to use one of my pieces if they are compatible with the remaining pieces I have, and then trade them to do you."
"Well, alright... Thank you." Naruto said with a sigh before composing himself. "So, I'm gonna assume that there are some rules around the school especially for someone like me?"
"That's right," Sona said with a nod. "And not just you as a shinobi. Don't use your spells or in the case of you and Anko, no Jutsu in public when there are humans around. The existence of the supernatural is kept a secret from the general public to keep the peace. Only those from the Church know about us and while we are technically enemies, they won't attack us unless we endanger the innocent."
The Boosted Gear wielder nodded. "So no spamming my Shadow Clones to go through the library or the computer lab during school hours or walking up the side of buildings." Earning a nod in return.
"Now, you should know about your cover story. You're from one of Japan's smaller islands and have come to the mainland after tragedy struck your hometown. It's up to you to come up with a backstory about your scars." Tsubaki said adjusting her glasses.
"...Really...that's my cover story?" Naruto groaned. "You realize that will only cause the student body and staff to feel sorry for me, and possibly give me fangirls who will want to 'heal my wounded heart', right?"
"It's the best we could come up with in short notice... We only had a few days since you heal so quickly... something else we'll have figure out how to explain if you get hurt during class." Rias said tiredly.
"However, you should be wary of our homeroom teacher. She's a former mercenary and was known as the Purple Lightning." Akeno said seriously.
"I see, so she has combat training. I'm surprised one of you hasn't tried to acquire her yet if that's the case." The Uzumaki asked curiously.
"We haven't because she is trying to settle down and hang up her weapons. However, if push comes to shove, we will talk to her about the supernatural and joining us." Sona said stoically getting a "fair enough" as a response.
"We should get to class, Instructor Sara is likely waiting for us, and for you to be introduced to the class." Rias said looking at the clock on the wall getting nods of agreement from everyone.
[Flashback End]
Naruto was brought back to his senses when the bell chimed, signaling the end of class. "Alright, that's it for me. I'll see some of you later if you have the self-defense class." Sara said cheerfully.
'Hmm guess I should see what class I have next.' He said to himself before noticing his next class was with Anko.
"Excuse me? Mr. Uzumaki?" Makoto said getting his attention. "What class do you have next?"
"I have Gym Class with Instructor Mitarshi, and you?" The blonde asked politely.
"Same, Ms. Gremory and the rest of the Great Ladies will be joining us as well." She said with a smile. "Care to walk together?"
"Sure, I could use a tour guide. Rias and Akeno only showed me the direct path to the Student Council office and this classroom." Naruto said, shocking her with how informal he was but recovered quickly and let him out of room.
Rias and Sona had been watching them the entire time and noticed that Makoto seemed to take interest in the new Pawn. They didn't know much about her past other than her Aikido training and she was Student Council President at her previous school. There were rumors of someone with her figure being a part of the notorious Phantom Thieves of Heart, but since they used voice modifiers and wore those masks, it was difficult to identify the members outside of their leader. However, they could feel the girl had a Sacred Gear, but couldn't tell it was.
"What do you think?" Sona asked her best friend.
"I don't know. What I do know is that depending on how much time they spend together will depend on if she joins his peerage. Her Sacred Gear interests me as well..." Rias said quietly as they walked to the gym field following and observing Naruto and Makoto, although Rias was a little worried.
'Is that Naruto's type? Fit and trim with small busts? Or does he just like the physically fit girls?' She thought.
As per the norm, Naruto's gift/curse of attracting friends and the affection of the opposite sex was in full effect. Despite the short time they've known each other and her watching over Naruto alongside Anko, Rias was slowly falling for him, and while she wasn't dropping any hints as of yet, her closest friends were starting to notice. After all... Power attracts, and Naruto was insanely powerful.
On the field, Anko was standing there in her gym uniform, a pair of red booty shorts and a white t-shirt that looked a little too small since it conformed to her figure and highlighted each orb of flesh, causing each guy to drool. Even Naruto had to stop himself from drooling, in fact, he would have if didn't notice that it was the same for each of the girls making him want to strangle someone.
'What kind of pervert designed these uniforms...?' He asked with a growl. 'I mean the guys' are conservative and cover everything but the girls' leave little to the imagination...especially for those girls that go commando.'
"ALRIGHT, YOU LITTLE SHITS!" Anko said getting everyone's attention. "Since we have a new face among us, I want all of you to work even harder to show him how things are done! Now get to it! 100 laps! 50 push-ups and 50 sit-ups!"
'Not that Naruto will break a sweat over a workout that light. Nor will the devils…or they shouldn't.' The Snake Mistress thought with a smirk catching the 'Are you serious' look from her favorite blonde.
However, what caught her attention was that all but one human groaned. Makoto seemed to share the look Naruto gave her, but looking the girl over, she could see that she's already very fit. The Violet-haired teacher also noticed what her King and Rias had... the female transfer student had a hidden power. Whether or not it was a Sacred Gear or not, all she knew was that it was powerful.
After everyone was finished, Anko realized she still had half the class to go, everyone but Makoto and the Devils were exhausted. "Alright, now that the warm-up is over, it's time to really get to work! We have that track meet coming up in a month or two, so I want everyone to pair up to do three-legged race practice!"
Again the exhausted humans groaned but did ask told, quickly pairing up with their friends. Sona and Rias paired up together while Tsubaki and Akeno paired up. That left Makoto and Naruto to pair up due to being the 'new kids on the block' so to speak, therefore they didn't have time to make friends, even if she had been there for a week longer than he was.
Both laughed nervously since it was a little awkward... especially since there was at least physical attraction between the two. Both of them noticed the pain hidden in their eyes, and even though the Meta-verse was gone, and she still had her inner strength; Makoto couldn't stand to be in Tokyo. Not after Akira, her leader and who she thought was her first real love, chose the model of the Phantom Thieves as his girlfriend. So she moved to Kuoh with her sister who continued to work as a Defence Attorney. If she was honest with herself, she was scared since she seemed to be already developing feelings for her new classmate.
And Naruto, well his wounds of betrayal were still fresh, and while he was trying not to let it get to him or hold him back from starting fresh, he was wary of letting people close.
"Hey..." The brunette said getting her partner's attention. "I know we just met, but let's do our best with this, then we can give each other some space, alright?"
"Yeah." The blonde nodded before offering her a smile. "Doesn't mean that we can't be friends eventually."
"I'd like that." The Aikido practitioner said with a smile as they got ready to do their practice run.
The former T&I specialist laughed a bit after witnessing the exchange. 'Already winning the heart of another girl, eh Naruto? Wonder what position she'll hold in his future peerage.'
Surprising to both of them, they worked in perfect unison as if they'd done the exercise a thousand times before. There was a round of applause for the pair, with mixed whispers of jealousy and admiration.
"How can two people who have only just met pull that off perfectly?" One pair inquired, who were tripping over themselves.
"Don't they look adorable together? Also as if they are two sides of a single coin, Light and Dark as one." A rather philosophically romantic girl cooed with many of the hopeless romantics agreeing with her. Off to the side, the 3rd year devils and Anko were all listening with different expressions.
"And the rumors are going to fly after this..." Akeno said in her usual playful voice.
"...Is it always like this for him?" Sona asked her Rook with a heavy sigh.
"Considering how high school is in the world? I'm surprised it took this long. I give it a week before Naruto and Niijima are the best of friends with one or both of them having a crush on the other." Anko said with a shrug. "Either way, I'm gonna be holding this over him for a while."
"You have to admit Madam President, at least he makes things interesting." Tsubaki said with a small smile.
"This?" The Rook said with a sly smirk. "This is nothing. It hasn't even been a full day yet. Our world hasn't had a chance to introduce itself to him outside of our two houses yet... Just prepare the umbrellas for when shit hits the fan."
This time both Sona and Rias groaned with Akeno laughing lightly. They could only imagine what will happen if he runs into the Fallen Angels that were lurking somewhere in town. From what Anko told them about him, Naruto's not the type to back down from a fight, not that he couldn't take them if needed.
Naruto and Makoto however, were blushing up a storm with the brunette groaning in annoyance and embarrassment. "Why did I come to a former all-girls school again...? You realize that in the eyes of these busybodies that we might as well be already dating, right?"
"Unfortunately I think you're right..." He said as he knelt down and undid their bindings. "And it's only going to get worse since I am a part of the ORC..."
"Meaning you are going to be in the company of two of the 'Great Ladies' at all times... I do not envy you, Uzumaki." She said sympathetically. "Then again... I suppose involved in this given that people here seem to think we make a good pair."
"Well, again, let's start off as friends and go from there." Naruto said with a small smile getting a smile in return.
Thankfully they were saved by the bell, signaling the end of the period. Whether it was intentional or accidental, Makoto and Naruto ended up having all the same classes, and not just that day either. At lunch, they decided to eat together and share their schedules with each other.
'Did Sona and Rias have anything to do with this?' Naruto asked himself.
"I don't know, but this seems to be too much to be a coincidence." Kurama said with narrowed eyes.
"You're paranoid furball... Even if the Sitri girl did say he could recruit the students, there is no way they'd orchestrate this. I'm sure you've noticed the looks the Gremory girl has been sending our host's direction." Ddraig snorted.
'Enough, both you!' Naruto reprimanded. 'You both make good points. We'll ask them after school, besides we need to talk to them about housing arrangements anyhow.'
'Hmm, I may not have Johanna anymore... but something fishy is going on at this school. Uzumaki feels like he has some sort of supernatural power... so did Mitarashi Sensei as well as the 4 Great Ladies.' Makoto thought using her law enforcement heritage and her previous experience as a Phantom Thief to figure something supernatural was happening.
After class, Rias and Akeno approached Naruto. "Time for club activities. We'll show you the way unless you have other plans with Ms. Niijima." Rias' Queen asked with a teasing tone.
"Not you too Akeno..." The blonde groaned, noticing Makoto facepalming as well. "No, we don't have any plans tonight... In fact, I need to talk to you two."
"Oh? Well then, let us be off." Rias said with a smile. "Have a good night Ms. Niijima."
The 3 Gremory Devil's didn't notice Makoto watching them leave with narrowed eyes. 'I need to talk with sis. Maybe she can give me some insight as to what I should do.'
[ORC Old School House]
Upon arriving at his King's headquarters, he couldn't help but shake his head and chuckle getting questioning looks from everyone.
"Something you find amusing, Naruto?" Rias asked with a bit of an edge to her voice.
"Gonna be honest here and say that you made your headquarters blatantly obvious. A rickety old building that is probably redone lavishly inside in Gothic reds and blacks... Might as well have a neon sign advertising 'Devils live here!'" The Pawn said without restraint. "And I thought you were supposed to be trying to hide your existence to the humans."
"...he...does have a point Lady Rias." Kiba said timidly.
Koneko nodded, still nervous around the chakra power plant known as Naruto. It was just so potent, she was struggling to keep her nekoshou features from popping out.
Rias was now pouting that most of her peerage was agreeing with her Pawn. "Well, it's supposed to be a cover the Occult Research Club, which I feel it does rather well... though now that has been pointed out, maybe it does it too well."
With that said, they entered the building, confirming that the Blonde was correct in his assumption. On the way to the lounge where they have their meetings and hang out, Naruto noticed a room that was heavily sealed but decided to question it later. The lounge itself was equally lavish with a couch that could seat up to 3 people, a couple of chairs, and they were all surrounding a mahogany table. On the far side of the room was a beautiful mahogany desk and a comfortable-looking armchair with papers and an old quill pen.
Rias took her place behind the desk with Akeno taking her place standing beside the desk, Koneko plopping down on the couch and pulling out a bag of sweets from seemingly nowhere, and Kiba taking a seat in one of the chairs.
"Now then, you said you wanted to talk to us about something?" The redhead asked curiously.
"Yeah, about a couple of things actually." He said with a serious look. "First and most important is my housing arrangements since I don't have a place to stay."
"That was already taken care of while you recovering and studying. We bought you a condo in the same building as the rest of us. So in a sense, we all live together but with our own private homes." Akeno said with her usual smile. "And no, Sona and her peerage don't live with us in the same building. She has her own place for her family."
"I suppose that makes sense... You might be allies, but when it comes time, you will be enemies in the Ranking Games." The blonde shrugged. "I suppose I will need to build up cash for when I get my own peerage."
"Even when you become a High-Class Devil, you'll still be my Pawn Naruto, so don't worry about it." Rias said with a smile that turned teasingly "Unless want your own building for your harem..."
"Whatever..." Naruto waved her off. "Since you brought it up and you will tease me about it later..." He semi-glared at Rias and Akeno. "Did you and/or Sona have anything to do with me and Makoto having every class together?"
"Actually no, neither of us have the influence to rig your schedules like that. My brother or mother on the other hand... it wouldn't surprise me if they had something to do it." The Gremory Heiress said with a sigh.
"In other words, my mom pestered them into giving the two 'transfer' students a 'friend' hoping it will become something more." He groaned.
"Funny you mention Lady Kushina..." Akeno laughed nervously. "She is going to be dropping by once a week to visit and give you food."
"In other words, Kushina is trying to make up for the 19 years she was here." Kurama said with a huff making his host groan.
"Well, I'll have to talk to her about that... though I do appreciate the help since it will be one less thing to worry about." The Jinchūriki sighed after calming himself.
"Now then, now that your issues are dealt with, are you ready to start handing out flyers?" The redhead said with a smile.
"Sure, I don't mind. But mind I start tomorrow? I would like to get settled into my home and rest up for another day of the rumor mill." He asked warily.
"Yes, of course." His King nodded.
"I have to admit though... You and Niijima do make quite the pair. Your bright yellow hair and hair dark brown hair. It's like what was said at gym class, two sides of the same coin, light, and dark." Akeno said teasingly.
Instead of responding or reacting in any way Naruto ignored her and looked to Rias. "Mind showing me the way home and giving me the key to my condo?"
The Queen merely pouted at being ignored and not getting a reaction out her target while the heiress merely nodded as if saying "sure" before she addressed the rest of her peerage. "Already everyone. I expect you all to get to your contracts when you are called or get some training in."
"Yes, President." Everyone sounded at once as Rias and Naruto left for the condo building.
When they were away from the school and no one was around, Naruto figured now was the time to confront Rias. "So, now that we're alone and no one can try to divert the conversation... Care to tell me what it is that you're hiding and why you are so excited about how powerful I am?"
"I don't know what you're-" She said startled only to see the hardened look on her pawn's face. "Alright, you got me. Anko did say despite playing the fool that you were always too observant for your own good. However, I will ask you to wait till tomorrow after school so that I can have everyone involved there so that everything can be explained in full."
"Is there a reason you can't tell me now?" He asked curiously.
"...I need to prepare myself..." The redhead said weakly, looking vulnerable and self-conscious, a starch contrast to her confident self he's seen the last few days. "The others would be able to fill in whatever I forget to mention."
'Great... now I feel like an asshole.' Naruto sighed. "Alright, but no forgetting or trying to stall. I'm not a big fan of being jerked around. Had enough of that back in my world."
The redhead nodded weakly as they walked the rest of the way in silence.
[Meanwhile with Makoto]
"Hey Sis, I'm home!" Makoto called out as she dropped her school bag by the door.
"Welcome home, Makoto, how was school?" Sae asked from the kitchen. She is a tall and beautiful woman with upper-back length ashen brown hair that is asymmetrically parted on the left-right side and brown eyes that are sometimes depicted with a hint of mauve red.
She wears a black business suit with a black turtleneck. Her blazer's cuffs and the lower part have clamshell-like designs. Accessory-wise, she wears a necklace of a section sign (§) which references her judicial occupation (it also appears in the top right of Shujin Academy's emblem), earrings, and a few dark hair clips can be seen above her right ear. She has violet fingernails and wears black or dark gray high heels. She is sometimes seen with a smartphone and a black bag slung over her shoulder.
After the events in Tokyo, she went from being a Public Prosecutor to being a Defence Attorney after Makoto and the Phantom Thieves changed her corrupted heart. However after Akira broke her sister's heart, she was really tempted to nail his ass to the cross. The only reason she didn't was because Makoto asked her not to, instead asked to move, as far away from her former team as possible. Now she was often out of town for work trying to pay for their new home.
"Typical High school drama... only this time I seem to have gotten myself sucked into being a topic of the rumor mill." The Former Phantom Thief sighed before starting her explanation. "We got a new transfer student today with a tragic past. Blonde, spiky hair, blue eyes that showed he's been through hell and back, fighter's build, has a kind of a feral look about him with these 6 whiskers on his cheeks, 3 on each side. Turns out we have every class together like someone is trying to hook us up or at least have the two new students become friends.
Anyway, rumors started flying after gym class and the 3-legged race practice... where once again, we were pushed into working together, and turns out we have chemistry and ended up doing the exercise perfectly. So naturally, the girls all cooed and awed, saying stuff like we're two sides of the same coin, light and dark, perfect match for each other."
"I see," Sae commented as she exited the kitchen, drying her hands signifying she was doing dishes. "He sounds cute, but I take it there is more to this tale than just some chemistry that started the rumor mill to start spinning."
"Yeah." The younger Niijima nodded. "You know that from my time with my old group that I've developed a kind of 6th sense for weird and unusual things, right?" Getting a slow, calculated nod in response. "Well, something weird is going on at the school... The Student Council and Occult Research Club all give off supernatural aura's... so does the new student, Mr. Uzumaki."
"And I thought we moved from Tokyo to get away from this stuff..." The DA sighed. "What do you think it is? Is the Meta-verse active here or is it something else?"
"No, it's definitely something else. This is hidden in plain sight whereas it was in the Meta-verse, I'd have some sort of app or navigation tool on my phone." Makoto said with a deep thoughtful look. "I want to investigate but I have a feeling Uzumaki would be able to sense me. As I said, he has the eyes and body of a warrior... No doubt has the instincts of one as well. Not to mention I'm not exactly the best at shadowing someone."
"So what's stopping you from investigating the Student Council or the ORC?" Sae asked with a raised eyebrow while inwardly worried for her sister for more than one reason.
"Because President Shitori and Ms. Gremory are close friends... and Uzumaki is already a part of the ORC." the brunette said getting a nod of understanding in return.
"Well, I would still investigate, but be careful about it. If the supernatural is involved in this town and revolving around those two groups, it's bound to be dangerous." The ashen-haired woman said seriously. "I'm afraid that if you get caught, you'll end up getting pulled into whatever trouble comes their way."
"Don't worry sis, I'll be careful." Makoto said with a smile not knowing that her life was about to change forever.
[The Next Day]
After a long, drawn-out drama-filled day. Naruto made his way to the ORC building, knowing that Makoto had been watching him and the 4 Great Ladies closely. Something that caused him to shake his head since she really wasn't being subtle in her attempt to follow him.
"Ya know, Niijima, if you wanted to talk, you could have just asked." He stated without looking back.
"And you would have agreed to tell me what I wanted to know?" The former Phantom Thief asked.
"Maybe, maybe not. Depending on what you wanted to know and what you were willing to share." The former Shinobi said with a smirk looking over his shoulder at her. "Besides, you're not really helping the rumors if you're gonna start acting as my personal stalker."
"Oh shut up! Are you gonna invite me in or not!?" Makoto asked with a heavy blush.
"Sorry, but not today. Rias has something personal to discuss with the club." He said with a frown. "If you really want to talk to the ORC later then I can arrange a meeting, possibly tomorrow if that's alright?"
"Yeah, that'll be fine. Just let her and President Shitori know that I'd like to ask them a few questions." She said with a nod of understanding. 'I'm not giving up... even if I am not the greatest at shadowing someone.'
[ORC Lounge]
"Sorry for the delay, had to deal with Niijima. She said she'd like to talk to you two tomorrow if possible." He said with a shrug. "Seems you were right about her having some connection to the supernatural if she wants to talk to the two heiresses of two devil kings."
"I see. Well, we'll deal with that tomorrow. For now, please take a seat. This might take a while." Rias said before taking a deep breath, looking to everyone else for support.
In the room was Rias's mother, Venelana, her brother the Devil King Sirzechs Lucifer, his Queen and wife Grayfia, Sona and her sister Serafall, as well Haku and Sona's peerage. How everyone was able to fit in the room was beyond him but he decided just to roll with it.
"Now, we've told you about Devil Culture and the remaining pillars right?" His King asked, getting a nod in return. "Well, due to how low the number of pure-blooded devils remain and the raise of reincarnated Devils, it is the opinion of the elders that pure-bloods should only mate with other pure-bloods. And since I am a pure-blood and heiress to the House of Gremory, I am in an arranged marriage with another noble, pure-blooded house, known as the House of Phenex.
The problem is I don't want to marry the man I am engaged to. He's a pig and a playboy that treats his peerage, which happens to be made up of all women, as his sexual outlets. Which is the only way he views the female race. If I were to marry, I'd want to be for love, and with someone that loves me for me, not for my title, wealth, and power as the heir to my family."
"Unfortunately, it's not easy to break out of these contracts, as they are binding with only two ways out of it. One of which would disgrace her and our family and the other is or rather was a long shot." Sirzechs said neutrally.
"Alright... and what are these options?" The former shinobi asked with narrowed eyes.
"One, Rias loses her virginity to another man, which is the option that would lead to disgrace, and the one was a long shot, would be for her to beat Rizer in a Rating Game." Venelana said with a frown.
"And that's the reason you got so excited after learning of my strength?" Naruto asked Rias, getting a shameful nod in return. "So, lemme see if I got this scenario straight." He said as he took a breath with Anko knowing what was about to happen. She knew he was about to be brutally honest and cause all sorts of trouble in doing so.
"The day I arrived just so happened to be the same day this Issei Hyoudou guy was slated to be crossed off the Fallen Angel's hit-list. You knew what was likely to happen to him, so you had your familiars give him a summoning flyer in the hopes he'd call for you on his death bed. You wanted to resurrect him as a pawn under your command since he was a holder of a Sacred Gear and you could use him for your own agenda. But your plans changed when I showed up, you sensed my power and Issei's Sacred Gear jumped ship to me, boosting my already massive power.
So now that you had a better candidate for a pawn, one that was far stronger and who wasn't a blatant pervert who would need to be manipulated via the flesh of the fairer sex, you decided to use your pieces on me, therefore I'd be the one you ended using and not the now Issei. Did I get all that right?" He finished whilst doing his best to school his features.
"Yes, that was the plan," Akeno spoke for her King since she was ashamed of her approach. "We sensed the bare minimum of Magic in Hyoudou, so we weren't even going to consider him until Koneko said the pervert smelled of Dragons."
"And while we didn't know for sure that he had the Boosted Gear... as far as we know, only 3 dragons were sealed into Sacred Gears, two of which were Longinus Class Gears." Rias chipped in. "Something I had to take a chance on... til you arrived. Even before Ddraig jumped ship... you were already incredibly powerful, I knew you were strong enough to save me from my engagement."
A heavy sigh escaped the Sacred Gear holder. He could understand where she was coming from—wanting to escape from a loveless marriage where she'd be nothing but a trophy wife while her asshole of a husband would continue to sleep around. Add the fact that he'd highly likely take the females from her peerage to use as sexual outlets and he could really see why she wanted out.
Looking back at them he spoke. "Listen alright. I understand where you're coming from and why you did what you did. I am grateful that you saved my life and all, I just wished that saving me didn't come at the cost of someone else's life. He may have been a hopeless pervert who's beyond redemption, but he had a family, friends, loved ones —people he cared about and who cared about him." He stopped and rubbed the back of his head in a depreciating manner. "I guess all I'm saying is that I wished there was a way that you could've saved him too."
"Naruto dear... I'm afraid that wasn't an option. The moment his Sacred Gear transferred from him to you, his fate was already sealed." Kushina said solemnly getting everyone else in the room to lower their heads sadly. "You see if a Sacred Gear user ever had their gear extracted by force or otherwise, they'll die. The only way to revive them is to return their gear and resurrect them."
"So in a sense, they're like Jinchūriki…except in my case, we don't know if having Kurama would be enough to keep me alive if I were to lose the Boosted Gear. Right?" The Jinchūriki asked lowly.
"I'm afraid so, Mr. Uzumaki." Grayfia said solemnly.
Without uttering another word, Naruto turned and began to leave; clearly not in the best of moods.
Watching him leave, Kushina and Anko couldn't help but feel worried.
Rias was also feeling worried but on two accounts—one was whether or not he'd still help her and the other was about how her relationship with him was affected by this news.
"Rias…" Sona started before said redhead nodded.
"I know, I'll be tracking his pieces in case he gets into trouble or attempts to stray." She didn't like it, but she was only doing it to keep an eye on him. Given his current mental state, someone could take advantage of him.
"I wouldn't worry too much. He just needs some time to get his head on straight. He's not the type to abandon comrades and those in need." Anko said reassuringly.
"I hope your right." The Gremory Heiress said warily.
[Streets of Kuoh]
As Naruto stormed out of the Old Schoolhouse, he missed Makoto standing there, nor did he notice her following after him. She was doing it out of concern and curiosity, wondering what happened in there and why her new friend was so upset.
"Naruto, you need to calm down. I know how you feel about this topic but there must be a reason." Kurama said as he looked at the overgrown lizard.
"Indeed, the Sacred Gear system was implemented to give humans a fighting chance against the supernatural. The Leader of the Angels loved humans and wanted to protect them, thus giving them artifacts to do so. He made sure to make so that evil forces couldn't take the Sacred Gears easily... but doing so would cost the holders life as it tied to their very soul." Ddraig said solemnly.
'That doesn't make it right. Playing with someone's life no matter the reason is unforgivable. Upon awakening their Sacred Gears, their lives change forever and not always for the better I imagine...' Naruto growled as he clenched his fists.
"Well, what do we have here... A stray perhaps?" A condescending male voice broke the Boosted Gear Wielder out of his inner conversation while Makoto hide behind a bush.
'Stray? What is he talking about?' She asked herself.
"Be careful Partner, I'm pretty sure this guy is a Fallen Angel." The Welsh Dragon warned.
"And your new stalker is in the bush so try to be discrete." The Nine-tailed Fox sighed.
Ignoring his partner's warning. "I'd turn around and leave me alone if I were you, you damned crow."
"Tough guy, huh?" The Fallen Angel snidely. "Too bad for you, I'm under orders to take care of any obstacles to our objective. We thought we succeeded when Raynare killed that pervert, we didn't except the Sacred Gear that he possessed to jump ship."
"If you want a fight, you got it." The blonde growled as he turned towards his opponent unclenching his fist and immediately summoned a fully powered Rasengan. "I don't even need the Gift I got from Hyoudou to deal with you."
'Sacred Gear? Why did Uzumaki call this guy a crow?' The hidden Niijima asked confused. 'How was he able to make that spiraling orb in his hand?!'
"You deal with me?! You cocky little shit! I'll show you not to insult me!" The Fedora wearing Fallen Angel shouted as he summoned a blue spear of light once again shocking the mortal.
The Fallen threw his spear, smirking as it hit the arrogant blonde only to lose his smirk when a log exploded in his place then roared in pain as Naruto slammed his attack into the Crows spine as he called out the name of the attack. "RASENGAN!"
"Are you done already? I thought you Fallen Angels were supposed to be tough?" Naruto asked as he saw his opponent on the ground, seemingly unable to move his legs.
"You asshole! You destroyed my spine!" The fedora-wearing crow cried out as he writhed in pain.
"Now, care to tell me what this plan is before I put you out of your misery?" The blonde said before he sensed everyone who was in the ORC coming via Magic Circle.
Makoto was once shocked when the 4 great ladies, Ms. Mitarashi, and a couple of people she didn't know appear from the glowing circle in the ground.
"What is going on here? And why is there a Fallen on the ground?" Rias asked sternly.
"Oh boy..." Anko said as she circled the crow immediately recognizing the spiral burn mark on his back. "Did you have to Rasengan this guy's spine?"
"I could have gone for his face and eliminated the chance to get information." He said with a shrug. "As to answer your question Rias... After I stormed out... this guy attacked me saying something about a plan and eliminating obstacles to their objective."
"This bastard is one of your peerage Gremory?! You should keep a tighter leash on him!" The crippled crow growled.
"Well, since you seem to know who I am, why don't introduce yourself." The Gremory Heiress said simply. "However, I do apologize for my Pawn's use of excessive force."
"I am Dohnaseek..." The now named Dohnaseek said as calmly as he could. "As for our plans, I'm afraid I can't tell you that. My boss would give me a punishment far worse than death."
"Shall I put you out of your misery then?" Naruto glared summoning another Rasengan.
"Naruto that's enough!" His King said, causing him to turn his glare to her but nodded nonetheless and dispelling his Jutsu. "Sona, can you take the Fallen and have Anko do what she does best?"
"Yes, I suppose I could do that..." The petite young woman said with a sigh just knowing her Rook had a sadistic smile on her face even without looking back at her.
So, with that request, Sona decided to get out of there, gathered her peerage and prisoner, and let Rias deal with her Pawn. As they left the blonde, still being upset, groaned. He did however know he was in the wrong in terms of storming off, but before dealing with that he knew it was best to get his stalker involved.
"You can come out now Ms. Niijima." The blonde said shocking her and everyone else there. "She's been there since the start of me kicking that Crow's ass."
"Can someone tell me what the hell is going on?! Who or what are you guys?! I'm no stranger to freaky and weird things, but I've never seen anything like what you guys have done tonight!" Makoto asked hysterically.
"I suppose I could tell... but I would like to ask you a few questions, and I know Sona has the same questions, so, how about a compromise?" Rias said with her usual smile, wrapping her arms under her ample bust, pushing them up more.
"You want to wait till I meet with you and President Shitori tomorrow," Makoto stated with a sigh earning a nod from the crimson-haired girl. "Alright... It will help me gather my thoughts and questions for the meeting."
"Thank you for being understanding." The Gremory Heiress said politely. "Naruto, can you escort the young lady home? We don't know if there are that other Fallen is out and about."
"Alright..." The blonde said with a sigh. "Before we go though, I'm sorry for storming out on you earlier Rias... Our conversation diverted from your problem to one of my own derived from my own past."
"We can talk about that more tomorrow, but I accept your apology," Rias said with a relieved smile. "We'll see you both tomorrow."
AN: THAT'S IT! That's the chapter, Next time Makoto will learn about the supernatural outside of the Meta-verse. But will she confirm that was indeed a member of the Phantom Thieves? In case you are wondering and not a part of Midnight Lost's Discord... Makoto will be Naruto's Queen... Rather fitting given her codename.
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