Original Posted On Sept. 27, 2024
Beta Read by: Crowfeast, Darlord331
Review Responses:
Bednarczykmiki: So, Dark Magician, Elemental Hero Neos, Stardust Dragon, #39 Utopia, and Odd Eyes Dragon?
Dktv9: You think so?
Gamelover41592: I know, Pentious will take the technology to a whole new level.
Freedomringer: Yes, you are right, this isn't Naruto. I love Overly Sarcastic Productions.
StrongGuy159: Okay. Kermit could definitely help.
Calderoneric758: Hinata and Kiba will be killed or worse.
Jebest4781: Thank you.
MisterWriter1994: Yeah, Kurama IS an idiot. You'll love the ending then.
ShadowBloodedge9396: Naruto/Verosika's child is something I want to explore, because they are different kinds of demons. So, a Succubus/Hellhound child might be swayed by the mother's genetics, but later on affected by the fathers, like Leano from Beastars! Thank you for the defense.
DaftMerc39: Thank you, Killer B didn't turn out how I wanted him too be, but I wasn't going to complain. D'Arby from Jojo is one of my favorite battles in Stardust Crusaders.
DireWolf1412: …n…no… LOL, I love Queen.
MEATBICYCLE: You'll probably like this arc. Not as much as it could be, but with the results.
Guest: Thank you.
Rick: I see.
Ravage88atlas: Pretty good analysis.
Sniperbro1998: I am inspired by Beastars, specficially, Leano and Melon.
MichaelTheFox: Kurama has a hobby… sex. You'll like this chapter.
StarDustDragonknight: Naruto and Verosika aren't having kids right now, but the concern is something that needs to be set up early.
Yami Luna Kitsune: Gambling sends one to Hell, Look at Husker.
KottCoyote: Thank you.
Marshman101: Pentious draws a card, smirks. "I summon the EggBois!"
Ice: Yes, you can.
Nicholas: I was born in 1998, and Yugioh was my first Anime. The first episode I ever saw was Yugi/Joey vs the Paradox Brothers, I fucking LOVE Black Skull Dragon.
Reggad the Knife: What did she do to Gamahiro a couple chapters ago? And yes, a portion of Kurama's motivation is to have sex with Naruto.
OKAY, LETS READ THIS SHIT! I DON'T OWN NARUTO OR HELLUVA BOSS!
"Hey" = Speaking
'Hey' = Thinking
'Hey' = Memory
"Hey" = To be Determined
Chapter 125: Explosive Expectations
Fox's Den…
Karen walked out of the bathroom, sighing as she did.
"Karen…"
Karen looked up to see one of the many prostitutes of Fox's Den looking at her.
"You were in there for quite a while… are you okay?" she asked in concern.
"Yeah, right as rain." Karen said, gesturing to a tool belt. "I was just fixing a leak. Should be fine now."
"Oh… okay…" the woman said, sighing in relief. "Well, have a good night, Karen."
Karen bid her fare well, walking past more coworkers before she clocked out, walked to her car.
The sun had already set in Lust, so the drive home was very uneventful due to the fact there was no traffic or anything of the like.
The eerie silence allowed Karen to think.
Think.
Think.
Think.
And think.
Eventually, she arrived at her home, so late at night at the border of Lust.
Smiling softly, the Cat Sinner exited her car and entered her home, seeing Arnold in the living room with the window open, smoking a cigar.
"You know I don't like it when you smoke in the house, Arnold." Karen reminded him, taking off her coat and hat.
"S'why I had the window open." Arnold replied with sarcasm, putting his cigar out in the tray. "Don't worry, the little ones are sound asleep. Though Zack was antagonizing Corey earlier, so punishment was dealt accordingly."
Karen nodded before a yawn escaped her lips.
'I'm more tired than I thought.' She thought as her muscle aches made themselves known.
Bidding Arnold goodnight, Karen entered her room.
Changing into comfy pajamas, Karen got into bed… but didn't go to sleep.
Pulling out her lap top, she turned it on, along with the camera.
'I can't believe I am finally doing this…' Karen thought with mild hesitation.
Her body felt unusually heavy, weighed down by the pros and cons of her current decision.
'Whatever happens because of my choices…' Karen's eyes were obscured by the light of her computer hitting her glasses. 'It's better than doing nothing…'
Next Morning, Pride Ring, Dry Fuck Studios…
"Who's my Killer Queen?" Naruto asked Andromeda as he fed her, their family sitting in the living room doing their own things as they ate breakfast. "Who's my Killer Queen? You are~"
Andromeda giggled, her tiny hands reaching out and grabbing her father's nose.
Naruto smiled before his face scrunched from his daughter's grip.
"Oh, looks like she has your power, Loona." Naruto joked, earning a snicker from Loona.
*Ding-Dong*
"I'll…"
"Open the fucking door…"
Naruto and Verosika felt chills down their spines.
'I know that voice.' Both hound and succubus thought as they stood up, Naruto handing Andromeda over to Millie.
"I SAID OPEN THE FUCKING DOOR, I DON'T HAVE ALL DAY!"
Grabbing his Nuada sword and Tessaiga as Verosika took her Nuada spear from her hair.
"Everyone, stay here." Naruto ordered, his tone not leaving ANY room for discussion.
He and Verosika left the living room, followed by Fuu.
"Fuu…"
"You own my soul, so I am going to follow you, 'Master'." Fuu stated with playful snark and seriousness.
Naruto and Verosika understood what she meant.
They made their way to the door, Naruto looking at Verosika, then slightly down the hall.
Nodding, Verosika took a few steps back, allowing her spear to grow into its single-handed form, arm pulled back, ready to attack.
Naruto's hand lay on his sword, before his opposite hand opened the door.
Karasuba turned, having had her back to the door.
"Finally…" She said as she smirked, her bloodlust not hidden at all. "We've been waiting."
Naruto's peripheral vision took notice of Gamabunta.
"What do you want?" Naruto asked sternly, Fuu noticing how tense he and Verosika were being.
"Oh, we just want…" Karasuba's smile and eyes got wider. "Just a moment of your time, follow me…"
She gestured with her head for Naruto to follow her.
Naruto stepped out, Fuu following the three of them as Verosika stayed in the house.
As the four demons walked closer to the fence, Blitz, Moxxie, Millie, and Loona were prepared, their own weapons drawn.
The only one oblivious to what was going on was Andromeda, currently in her play pen.
"This is enough." Fuu voiced, the four of them standing in the formerly zombie filled cemetery. "Why are you two here?"
"My master wants me to test Naruto, of course." Karasuba replied, not seeing any reason to lie to them as she drew her sword.
"I have no reason to fight…" Naruto said as he willingly turned his back to Karasuba and Gamabunta, gesturing to the gate. "There is the door…"
"Oh, my, then I guess I'll have to press this button…" Karasuba said as she reached into her robes.
She pulled out the detonator.
Fuu's eyes widened, reflexively grabbing Naruto's shoulder.
Her grip told him it was something serious, making him turn to see the detonator in her hand.
"I hope you two aren't dumb enough to not know what that is." Gamabunta asked as he put his hand on his own tanto, smoking as he talked.
Naruto's surprise was turned into anger.
"A bomb…"
"Correct." Karasuba said as she put the remote back into her robe, taking a sword stance. "Now, if you don't want it to be used, then fight me all out… Now…"
Naruto took a deep breath.
"Fuu… take the other… she's mine…" Naruto said as he drew Nuada.
"My pleasure." Fuu said as she walked past him, locking eyes with Gamabunta, the two beginning to square off. "I've been waiting to get into my first fight."
Gamabunta didn't vocalize his thoughts, putting out his pipe and sliding it within his coat.
Karasuba's excitement was palpable.
Her and Naruto's swords were poised.
Both were made of Angel metal, specifically made to kill sinners.
Naruto took a half step, batting Karasuba's sword aside, sliding his blade down toward her hand, then arching it upward to take her head.
Karasuba stepped back fully, taking a gliding step thanks to her wings, pushing Naruto's sword up higher, making him miss his target before bringing her sword into a thrust pose.
"Don't hold back, show me those horns you had last time." She urged, making her thrust attack, aiming for his shoulder.
Naruto ducked, propping himself up with his left hand and taking a leg swipe at Karasuba's leg.
Fuu, meanwhile, sprung forward, fists clenched, and a brave smirk as she attacked Gamabunta.
Gamabunta took a Sumo like stance, palms open.
"HYAAAAAAAA!" He roared, taking Fuu's fist, but striking her in the stomach with a powerful palm strike.
Fuu's eyes bugged out, saliva and bile spewing from her lips.
She hit the ground, holding her stomach as pain ravaged her body.
"FUU!"
"Don't get distracted and transform already, damn it!" Karasuba yelled.
Naruto growled as he closed his eyes.
"Fine." He relented.
Gamabunta didn't press an attack, allowing Fuu to get up, wheezing as she tried to get her breathing under control.
'YES, YES, YES, COME ON, COME ON, COME ON, SHOW MOMMY WHAT SHE WANTS! SHOW MOMMY WHAT SHE WANTS!' Karasuba thought as she witnessed Naruto transform.
Flashback…
Karasuba quirked an eyebrow when she felt a sudden spike in Naruto's magic.
It suddenly surged, pushing the crow Sinner away.
"What is happening!" Striker shouted as Naruto's magic pushed him into a standing position.
Horns grew out of his forehead, curving upward then outward, his tail losing its fur as it grew scales, becoming a living snake, his shirt tearing open as two feathered wings ripped out of his back.
Naruto let out a fierce roar as his magic continued to swell.
Flashback End…
Karasuba's heart raced as she felt Naruto's magic spike… yet…
'It isn't the same as before… and it feels different…' Karasuba thought as she felt the difference between then and now.
Naruto ended his transformation.
His tiny horns and wings protruding from his head and back respectively as the base of his tail was scaled.
"What the fuck is this? A joke?" Karasuba yelled, angered at this insult. "I SAID TRANSFORM!"
"To bad, this is all you get!" Naruto threw at her as he ran toward her, both hands on his sword.
He swung down, making Karasuba block, her feet cratering under her.
Gamabunta reflexively altered his stance, which would have allowed him to jump in… but he didn't.
Instead, he turned his focus back to Fuu, who went into a sumo styled tackle, her arms wrapping around him, her face in his chest.
However, she couldn't make him move.
Fuu smirked, as if she knew what he was thinking.
With a flex of her back muscles, her pincers revealed themselves, and being as close as she was, they embedded themselves in Gamabunta's back, near his shoulder blades.
"Don't underestimate me… just because I'm new to fighting, YA FUCK!" Fuu grunted as she dug her heels deep, lifted Bunta up, retracting her pincers before using a German suplex.
Gamabunta didn't stay down, pushing himself up before using his powerful legs to headbutt Fuu in the chest.
'Her body armor…' Bunta thought as his head pressed against Fuu's natural exoskeleton. 'It's tough…'
'Shit, shit, shit, shit…' Fuu thought as she staggered. 'He's too… to much…'
Fuu's clothing was slashed by Gamabunta's tanto, having been drawn.
'OH, FUCK NO!' Fuu thought, irritated her clothing had been ruined.
As these were happening, Loona, Verosika, Blitz, Millie, and Moxxie waited.
"We should help." Moxxie said anxiously, his eyes darting from his son to Fuu.
"No…" Blitz said calmly.
"What do you mean, No?" Millie asked, gripping Leviathan in her hand tightly.
"If we jump in and get hurt, who is going to protect Andromeda?" Blitz asked, shooting a glare at Millie and Moxxie. "We need to wait, and when things get bad, then we will step in."
'Wow… so mature… and calculated.' Moxxie thought, understanding where his boss was coming from.
Millie rolled her eyes, but understood.
Loona couldn't help but smile at how Blitz was handling the situation.
However, she didn't feel comfortable leaving her friend and husband to fight alone.
Verosika looked at her ex.
'He has matured so much…' She then smirked. 'Good…'
Meanwhile…
"FUU!" Naruto shouted, seeing his friend being pushed onto the backfoot.
Adjusting his grip, Naruto threw his sword to Fuu.
It landed in front of her.
Rolling out of the way of Gamabunta's attack, Fuu grabbed the sword's handle and swung diagonally upward, both blades clashing.
"DUMBASS!" Karasuba shouted as she dropped into a partial crouch, both knees bent, left arm drawn back and right arm extended forward; he grasps the end-cap part of her sword's grip near the pommel with his right hand and rests the tips of the fingers of his left hand at the thumb on the blade near the blade's tip. "Gatotsu: Isshiki!"
She thrust forward, aiming for Naruto's chest.
However, Karasuba was shocked when Naruto's false hand was used as a shield, batting her blade upward.
Karasuba staggered three steps, but then shifted stances as Naruto drew Tessaiga.
"Nice toy you got there." Karasuba spat, looking at Naruto's right hand.
"Thanks, you're the one who gave it to me." Naruto spat back, the area where his hand had been shot, near his elbow, beginning to ache.
Not in a painful way, but like an old war scar that would 'ache' upon remembering how it was received.
"But this time, I'm going to take more than just your hand!" Karasuba stated, smiling.
'She's sadistic.' Naruto thought as he ran forward, aiming for Karasuba's legs.
Nearly last moment, Karasuba jumped, kicking Naruto in the head.
'How can she enjoy this?' Naruto thought as he reeled backwards, but used the momentum to swing his sword, forcing the descending Karasuba to block, and the force was enough to send her back through the fence, destroying it. 'She is a monster…'
Something occurred to Naruto.
Memories of his previous opponents went through his mind.
The Exterminator.
Tundra.
Melani.
Ryan Slater, AKA, Stark.
Alastor.
'What did they have in common?' Naruto thought, channeling magic into Tessaiga. "WIND SCAR!"
Slamming his sword into the ground, the magic slash encroached Karasuba.
"HAAAHAHAHAJAJA!" Karasuba cackled as she sustained an injury, her left arm sliced open to expose blood, muscle, and bone.
'What do they have in common?' Naruto thought again as Karasuba closed the distance. 'They all enjoyed fighting? No… they all liked lording their superiority over others? That's not it either… they…'
Naruto was put on the defensive as Karasuba seemingly abandoned style for rapid, swift slashes that came at unpredictable angles and speed.
'They all took pleasure in tormenting their foes.'
Naruto's guard slipped, Karasuba slipping through it.
Her blade found itself imbedded in Naruto's torso, missing his pine, and nicking his organs.
'I win!' She thought as she smiled, her eyes oozing bloodlust and victory.
"NARUTO!" Fuu, Verosika, Loona, and Moxxie yelled as his blood began to spill into the dirt.
Naruto didn't hesitate, leaning back before his fangs dug into Karasuba's left shoulder, the bones shattering into splinters from the force of his bite.
Karasuba's pupils dilated to the point of vanishing as she saw Naruto's horns grow and his wings spread out fully, his tail hissing as it morphed fully into a snake.
"I got to thank you, Karasuba…" Naruto whispered, grabbing her throat as he spoke. "I figured it out."
Naruto pivoted and threw Karasuba into Gamabunta, who braced himself to catch her.
'He is not playing around now…' Gamabunta thought as he saw Naruto's full demon form. 'He is going to kill us.'
Naruto's power dwarfed what he had shown off before.
Karasuba, despite her current state, was not happy.
Utter disbelief.
Flashback…
'What the fuck is this…' She questioned as she held her sword up, looking at Naruto's right hand. 'His right hand should be damaged beyond repair…'
Indeed, his hand was not healed, blood slowly dripping from his wounds.
Taking Tessaiga in his left, Naruto turned to Karasuba, his tail hissing as it swayed, facing the Crow down like a predator as he arched his left hand around himself.
"WIND SCAR!"
Karasuba swung her own sword, using her own projectile attack.
The attacks struck each other before cancelling each other out.
But Karasuba blocked Naruto's downward strike, her feet indenting the ground.
Fear and self-preservation.
These two things filled Karasuba's mind.
Flashback End…
The fear and Self preservation Karasuba had felt in their previous fight was nowhere to be seen.
The power before her, while great, was not monstrous or wild like their last encounter.
Instead, it was calm, focused, and… at peace.
"You two should leave…" Naruto stated as he pulled Karasuba's sword out of his torso, tossing the bloodied blade to the ground as Fuu stepped to his side. "Unless you want to die."
"No…"
Naruto and Fuu quirked their eyebrows.
"No… no… no, no, no, no, no, nonononononononononononononono!" Karasuba chanted, gripping her head. "YOU WILL NOT ROB ME OF THIS!"
Karasuba pushed herself out of Gamabunta's arms, reaching into her robe, grabbing the detonator.
A cackle ripped itself from her throat, a crazed look in her eyes.
"NO!" Naruto and Fuu shouted in panicked realization as they ran to stop Karasuba.
Blitz and Moxxie taking aim as Verosika prepared to thrust her spear.
Karasuba hit the button, Gamabunta grabbing her once again, leaping over the fence, avoiding the bullets, the spear, and the two sword swings from Naruto and Fuu.
Loona and Millie had jumped over to Andromeda, the mother and Grandmother covering the baby with their bodies.
Everyone tensed up, eyes closed, and expecting the worse.
…
…
…
…
"What?"
Karasuba hit the button again.
And again.
And again.
And again.
And again.
And again.
And again.
And again.
And again.
AND AGAIN, so hard that the remote broke in her grasp.
"WHAT THE FUCK!" She screamed as she tossed the useless item away, pushing herself out of Gamabunta's hands again, hitting the ground. "WHERE IS THE KABOOM! THERE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE A BUILDING DESTROYING KABOO…"
Tessaiga impaled Karasuba.
"You left yourself open." Naruto snickered, ripping his blade out of his enemy's body.
Karasuba's final moments before deaths cold embrace took her was feeling enraged over the fact she had lost and fear of failure.
With her organs were ripped open.
There was no saving her.
She died.
Pathetically.
Gamabunta put his hands up as Naruto turned Tessaiga toward him.
"I give up." He said as he got on his knees, dropping his tanto, showing he indeed did give up and gave no thought of continuing the fight.
Naruto didn't lower his guard, pointing his sword at Gamabunta.
"If you are inclined," Gamabunta said before Naruto could say anything. "The bomb I planted last night should still be in the air vent on the roof…"
Naruto was surprised when Gamabunta slapped his sword aside, grabbed his weapon and Karasuba's corpse, before a magic seal appeared under him.
The Seal of Kurama, the Marquis.
Gamabunta vanished.
"Fuck…" Naruto grunted. "He got away…"
However, his thoughts turned to what Gamabunta had said, and spreading his wings, Naruto flew to the roof.
Sniffing the air, Naruto sheathed Tessaiga as he made his way to the vent.
Seeing that it had been opened, Naruto pried the grate off and found the bomb, which was a wrapped in brown paper and twine… and didn't smell like a bomb…
In fact, there wasn't a hint of explosive scent on it.
Actually… it smelled like a cat.
Lust Ring…
Kurama's magic seal appeared, and out of it, Gamabunta exited.
Expecting to be outside the brothel, Gamabunta was surprised to see a charred, smoking, on fire building.
"HURRY UP, GET OUT, WE NEED TO MAKE SURE THERE ARE SURVIVORS!" Arnold yelled.
"I NEED SOME HELP OVER HERE!" Hinata screamed, trying to hold up a burning wall, allowing the workers to run as Kiba ran up to help her.
"THIS WAY, THIS WAY!" Karen called out, getting the survivors out of harms way.
Melani was carrying three workers out, over her shoulders and back, put them down, and then ran back in as the fire department arrived.
"Karen!" Gamabunta called out.
"Oh, Bunta, good. We need as much helps as possible…" Karen said before coughing, swaying.
Gamabunta dropped Karasuba's corpse to catch Karen.
"Karen… what happened?" Gamabunta asked the Sinner.
"A bomb… some minutes ago… a bomb went off…" Karen answered, her throat burning from the smoke. "The Madam… and Tamamo…"
Chapter 125, DONE!
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