Demon Uzumaki

Naruto Leviathan; Son of Katerea Leviathan

Prologue

"You are a failure!" the stern tanned woman, voluptuous figured with her long brown hair tied up in a long ponytail. Many would say that Katerea is absolute bombshell of a woman, with a professional detached demeanour toward her son currently being released from chains, ragged and dirty as she sat upon her throne with her purple eyes filled with disgust. "To think that I birthed such a wasted specimen." Pushing up her glasses upon her nose "Regardless. I have no use for you. So be gone." The boy hesitated for a moment, but her hated glare cowed the seven-year-old who bowed formally and stepped back, turned and quietly left.

Her two guards, that had released the child stood still and somewhat hesitant "Mi'lady? Are you sure that was wise?"

"If he survives and becomes useful…" a cruel twisted smirk appeared upon her face "…then mommy dearest will welcome him home." They chuckle "No sweat off our backs either."

"The weak shall perish and of no consequence." The other states with a hearty laugh, unaware of the very conflicted feelings of the mother.

In the wastelands somewhere in the demonic outlands, the youngest Levianthan continued walking with no real focus in his gaze. "What… will… you do…?" a voice, buried deep beneath the boys' mind very "Survive. Then maybe find and help anyone else here." Pausing he looks up at the purple skies, his spiky brown hair was partially blown away from the whisker marks upon his cheeks "…you should… try… youkai."

"Youkai?" he stops and pauses, "The chakra… signal?" following an inert feeling within him, and it would take many hours before he would come across said signal.

[An hour later]

In a smouldering ruined house, surrounded by flooded and cratered fields, the boy steps in "Look at this place…" mumbling to himself as he glances around the single-story building, "…it's a shame… really…" he pauses upon feeling, that little feeling suddenly pulsed and his head snapped to the rubble at the side, "…is that…?" stepping forward he pushes off the debris eventually finding a scorched body, and beneath it found a survivor in the form of a young black nekomata. This child looked no older than a year old. "…let's get going."

Chapter One; Kitten's and Guppies

Underworld; Scrublands

Four years later…

In a quiet area of the wild lands, a distant desert within the underworld, and a long way from the central area of Lilith or even Lucifaad, though the latter was closer. Naruto was laughing as he dodged a very enthusiastically energetic four-year-old kitten, Matatani, in honour of his two tailed friend in his previous life "Mata, you think that is enough?"

"Naru-nii!" The young girl meowed out, whilst on all fours, leaping off a tree bark and darting after her brother/father figure with her claws and fangs out. Naruto continued to crackle as he ducked and weaved around the child's swipes and slashes at his form. Naruto kept the red fish just beyond reach as he continued to back-up from the advancing nekosho, black hair kept short, and bright green eyes that shone with the innocence only a child could hold.

Naruto noticed the subconscious use of chakra in the kittens' limbs, smirking at the fact, he ducked beneath the swipe again. As the small form flew overhead, he napped her and brought the child into a caring hug from behind and tickled her earning a giggle from the child. As she kicked and continuing giggling as he walked back towards their home, it was another calm day in the wilderness of the outside world and as he looks up at the purple sky, "I hope things stay this way."

"Me too, tou-nii." Matatani cheered, beamed up at him, "I love you." He smiled down at her "I love you too." The two crossed into the same cave, just like always he slipped down using his chakra he calmly walked over the ravine and directly into the hidden house within. They'd passed through the mass of vines that hid their home; it was a simple wooden plank, a basic doorway leading to a conservative living room that led into the open plan kitchen filled with utensils.

"We're home!" Matatani chimed as she had put her down, she ran off towards her favourite spot which was an armchair that had a blanket from her home that Naruto had painstakingly repaired and given to her for her fourth birthday. It was her favourite place for all time. Naruto chuckled softly as he made his way to the kitchen, pulling the backpack off his back and unloading its contents "Remember to wash your hands." the former blond called out and the tiny footsteps suggested that the child had forgot, "Man… all thing's considered, things could have been worse."

"Indeed. Though, it is so annoying that you named that kitten after Matatabi. She won't shut up about it."

"I've been considering something. Can't our resident feline offer her training and perhaps sharing a part of her or something? Her chakra seemed to be rather… thin." Naruto commented whilst finishing skinning the fish, filleting it, and placing it upon the fry pan, "I'll mentioned it. Perhaps."

"Well in any case. I'll bring up her training a bit, disguised as playing, but I can't fall behind my own."

"You should be careful. Remember that close call those week's back? You should…"

"I know." Finishing filleting the ten extra fish and using his ice powers to flash freeze them into their pantry "Still, how did things get like this?" he sighs "Do you…"

"It was rhetorical."

"Big words for the village knucklehead." Naruto scowls at that as he finishes cooking, and prepares the plates "Let me just raise my little sister and worry about this world problems later?"

"You know, you can be a bit selfish you know? Just… you already saved a world more times then…"

"I can't just…"

"Tou-nii!" The bullet known as Mata came flying in and Naruto effortlessly kept the food just beyond her reach, laughing the whole time as they set the table just enjoying their meal.

Not so close, but far enough to be ignored, flew a certain grey-haired maid whose master had heard rumours of a powerful ice wielded in the scrublands. Not only that, but a travelling merchant had also managed to present a sizeable chunk of said ice, with the Satan's confirming it was not Serafall. It was then identified as a Lusifuge, a young one at that based on the 'amateurish' work from both ice users.

With the loose signature recorded, the strongest queen of the underworld set out and has found numerous signs of trainings with the last showing notable improvement in them ices's construction and durability. It was at least a week old though which meant she was close but that could mean anything to a devil. She continued to scan as she flew, unsure of who or what she'll find. A lost family member or a returning relative.

A year later…

"Again!" Twelve-year-old Naruto ordered and the kitten groans as she pushes herself up from the dirt, glowing seals upon her wrists and ankles before taking up her predator like stance, eyes fixed on her teacher slash brother slash father figure. For a moment they both remained still until they both burst to action with slashes swipes, kicks, and acrobatic actions. It was fierce and at speeds genin would be envious of and a chunin would be proud to have. It was maintained only for about thirty seconds before a yelp and the kitten was slammed down, pinned by her elbow "I give, I give onii!"

"You've gotten better." Naruto chuckles as he lifts himself off and she flops limply onto the ground breathing heavily "Still can't touch you and it's so annoying." Pouting cutely but Naruto chuckled at that as he reaches for her hair, the same glowing seal upon his own wrist "You'll get there soon." Spoken so softly, it could soothe even the most stubborn of babies to rest, as he gently rubs her head earning a purr from the five-year-old. "Let's get home, no?" but upon closer inspection he noticed that his charge had fallen asleep under his administrations.

Chuckling to himself, he takes her onto his back, and he heads back to their new hide out. As about three months ago, Naruto had noticed someone was snooping around. Unable to verify their intent, Naruto had packed up what he could and whilst Matatani was sleeping, moved to a new hiding spot deeper within the Scrublands. Further from civilisation not trusting them at all. He did not fly, nor use magic, but rather pure speed and his prior experience in the art of tree hoping and allowed himself to be lost among the trees and was positive that no one in this world knew how to track him like that.

Arriving at the large crack in the ground, Naruto hopped down, landing on the smallest of ledges of a precariously positioned ledge using chakra, before landing on the front porch to his new home, just as simple as the last, beneath a overhang to hide from the nosy as several times he had noticed a few of those fallen flying nearby. Nasty bunch those angels, at least those of their military. He's dealt with a fair few already, the closest town happened to be one of their towns. It took some time, but their vendors have accepted the young devil to shop among them as he often brings fresh fish and wild forest products of great quality.

Many have tried to tail him after he leaves, but so far none of them have succeeded. Naruto found it cute, he has escaped from fully trained and experienced shinobi of Anbu level, so these untrained civilians were a piece o f cake. Mata too, unbeknownst to her, has been trained much the same, and in Naruto's humble opinion, and is able to escape seasoned Jonin subconsciously.

As he places his little sister upon the bed, he proceeds to their kitchen, passing the only pictures they owned, a slightly burned one of Mata's parents that Naruto had salvaged from that village and the two of them. Smiling in town with several other kids in the third. It hasn't been all sunshine and roses. Mata has been asking questions that even Naruto knew little or nothing about. The world at large seemed so alien to him, a feeling that seemed to grow each and everyday.

They need schooling but doing so for his little sister would eventually reveal her origins at least and raise more questions about his own. The more they ask, the more who hear and eventually e he escaped will come looking to clear up the loose end. He pauses as he recalls the face his heart yawns for "Mom…" he whispered but wiped the tear before they fell. As he continued to prepare their dinner, unaware that a certain kitten had heard and smelt his teary breath.

Matatani knew her brother slash father was strong and super duper powerful. He was smart too. Always knew what to do. But she also knew he was pretending a lot. He always pretended to be happy whenever she cried but only happy when she was hugging him and doing good in training. She knows that her momma and papa died, and brother slash father saved her when they did. He is always caring for her, saving her, warming her with everything a momma and papa would do. Her friends at the town told her that too. She heard the other adults say the same. How mature he is for his age. How caring and dotting, whatever that means, he is. Matatani loves her brother slash father sooo much so pretends to sleep so he can be alone for a bit and not have to give her that pretend smile. Curling in on herself she smiles softly knowing dinner will be soon.

Six months later…

"…so, three yellow herrings, and two truffles for this bundle of bread, paper, and…"

"Come on Naruto, don't you trust me?" The merchant chuckles rather arrogantly, folding his arms that lean forward onto the wooden stand, but Naruto continues his inspection of the bag presented to him. Glancing up, the young devil looks him dead in the eye "About as far as I can throw you." The Ruffe middle aged looking man snorted, while scratching his stubble "I am sure that's pretty far."

"It is." Naruto admitted as he confirms his order is accurate, including the books on basic history "Though, I am sure your little sister will love that." Naruto's face softens "her birthday's coming up. I want her to be happy that entire day." Even the nearby vendors, who overheard the young man couldn't help but smile at his clear love for his sister with several woman nearby squealing silently as the fourteen-year-old picked up the beat and threw it upon his back, "Hey Naruto." The boy looked to see one of the parents from the park, "Oh hi Miss…"

"No need to be so formal, hun." The fallen civilian giggled as the boy and bowed, something he did out of habit. His mother had taught him that. "Seeing as it's Mata's birthday soon, would you allow me to throw her a little birthday party? She's my baby's good friend after all. It should be a great day."

"Well, Kerri, as generous as that is…"

"Oh please… Naruto. Just one day you should take it easy and come over. You know where we live right?" Kerri was a brunette woman who belonged in those adult magazines, a perfect figure that seemed elevated in her rather plain attire, no make up was warn but her triangular face seemed almost regal but then again, all these angels seemed far to pretty to be human so it was only natural for that to be the case.

"I will see what Mata wants. No promises though." He offered and she beamed "Great." Clapping rather daintily and Naruto smiles softly, making his way past her but she moves in step with him "Now then, how about you? I heard that Maya is looking for…"

"Which is why I need to retrieve my sister and head home." Naruto commented earning a giggle from his companion "Oh, your so sweet. Playing hard to get."

"…"

"Ah I see. Big bad big brother only has eyes on his little sister…" Kerri lords but as a trained shinobi, survivor of the fourth shinobi war, he wasn't going to fall for such low blows. Instead, he blew her a raspberry causing her to laugh outright. Sighing hard Naruto looked to the admittedly beautiful lady at his side "I will tell you what I told her; until Mata finished school, my own love life is on hold. The last thing I need is someone trying to create a wedge between us. We are both all the other has. I am not ruining the dynamic we've manageable to create. Understood?" The woman nodded with a sweet smile "Oh man, by then, you may just be husband material."

"If you say so." Naruto shrugging that comment off, not allowing it to break through his cold mask adopted within this town, "I just need to prioritise my efforts."

"I see." Kerri following after him silently, a silence that was not uncomfortable.

A few weeks later….

Naruto had Matatani on his back, cheering as they approached the town but before they broke the tree line the former sage froze with narrowed eyes "Onii…?" But his raised hand silenced her, the seriousness on his face put the girl on edge, looking towards the town her own senses spiked and more than a little worry crept in. Mentally reproaching himself, he knew he couldn't trust these people. He knew but his want to give Mata a semblance of normalcy drove him to this predicament.

If he was to trust his senses, which he does, then there was a very notably strong military force surrounding the town in discreet locations. At least three four winged angels, a single six wing, and numerous other non-natives that was putting him on edge. The worst thing however was that a certain pair of ladies he was familiar with were in the presence of the six winged one. He had been played. Sighing hard, he looks over his shoulder at the clearly upset Mata, her olive-green eyes holding back tears bravely "I'm sorry, Mata."

"It's okay, onii-chan. I have you with me so…" the smile the young kitten gave the teen broke his heart, eyes ringing with unshed tears he banned from falling right now, he looks back at the town in the not to far horizon "We better get home. This… this was a bad idea." And like the phantom he was trained to be, he was gone into the shadows of the canopy. It was the last time that town would hear of the lone devil family in a long time.

Japan; Tokyo

A year and a half later…

Naruto has done a lot of things he isn't proud of in recent months, but he needed the money, connections, or support to get to the over world and nothing got in his way. His now seven-year-old sister held his hand as they rushed through the streets of Tokyo, the dark sky masking their passing. Avoiding the street lamps, Naruto pulled them into an alleyway for a quick check of his supplies. Three hunting knives, closest he could get to kunai, numerous sealing scrolls with food and medicine. A single set of clothes, and a map of the country of Japan that he stole from Gelma. That rodent won't live long enough to notice after what they did to the fallen in their final job together.

After the pack check, he looked up at his worried sister who smiled at him, he smiled at her and ruffled her hair before turning her around and placed the pack over her shoulders "Now, you remember the plan?"

"Hai. Hold on and don't let go!" She responded dutifully and he ruffled her hair, "That's my imoto!" And she beams before silently putting her hair back, which has grown out down to her shoulder blades now, her cat ears and tail matched the midnight black but over the last year, a few have gone light blue ripple over her right side. Naruto also noted one of her eyes were a lighter shade of green to the other. Matatabi's blessing coming up he guessed.

Bending down, Matatani climbed upon her brothers back, his two sets of wings emerge from his back, and they abruptly vanish into the darkness of the moonless night moving towards their final objective, and hopefully safety.

"Hey onii-chan, can I ask why we are going to this place again?" Matatani from her brothers back, enjoying the cool breeze through her hair "Well, from what I've dug up from my former employer, that's where we can find more of your family." Naruto informed and her eyes shoot open, the enjoyment of herself pushed aside, "Family? You mean…" Naruto glanced back, his ice blue eyes as soft as snow and clear signs of a smile visible "Yeah… they pointed you out and suggest perhaps I should take you to see your roots." Retuning his gaze forward, senses still on full alert, "Knowing where you came from is just as important to know where you wish to be going forward. I want you to be proud of who you are so no matter what happened, Matatani will always be Matatani. My little sister."

"Onii-chan…" she sniffles, tears cleared by the winds, "We have some time before we arrive. Get some rest. Okay?" Naruto instructs and she nods whilst laying on his broad back, smiling into the warmth his body always seemed to have.

Feeling Mata fall to the clutches of morphious, Naruto further slows down as to allow her more time to rest. Sure, he probably could have made the journey in just over half an hour, but his sister has never been awake this long before. Their rush to pack up and the desperation in their escape must have rattled her somewhat. This was to give her time to get her head on straight. She was about to be reunited with her own family soon enough. He hoped. Even if it's just a cousin, no matter how distant, he will consider everything worth it.

Japan; Kyoto Perimeter

His gentle flying and relatively low speed are probably what saved Naruto from an early, and no doubt, hostile encounter, as two tengu approached his flight path in an arching fashion. As they fell in either side of him, they took notice of the Nekosho upon his back that was clearly sleeping comfortably, and upon his waving at them he put his finger to his mouth before jolting his head back at his cargo. They nodded before signalling to follow. He nodded and followed them down to a compound on the edge of the territory of Kyoto.

Under the tengu escort, Naruto came in so professionally gently, that even his escort was impressed with approving nods as most devils don't typically care for 'Manners of the air' as they say. Holding his sister upon his back as he looks to his escort, "May I fold them up or…?"

"You may." His escort nodding with a smile at the polite gesture and Naruto folds his wings away allowing everyone to now notice his passenger snoozing the night away, soft smile and all. It was clear she trusted this devil, so it was clear he came here for a reason that was not maligned and his non-hostile approach to their territory and clear willingness to cooperate was doing a lot to elevate him into the graces of this border station.

Following the guards into the office, they find a two tailed kitsune at the desk, who looks up at their knocking "Enter." and the tengu slide the door apart whilst bowing, "My lady, we have intercepted the drifting signature."

"…and?"

"It was as you said, a devil, however it seemed his reasons were justified."

"No devils are allowed into Kyoto without express permission from mi'lady. So, what could possibly be…?"

"He brought a survivor mi'lady." The tengu interrupts causing the kitsune to finally look up from the stacks of paperwork, "Survivor?" And the tengu nods "From the massacre. She's…"

"Bring them in. Should I find them wanting, your head is on the line T'enl. Am I clear?"

"Yes mi'lady." Bowing before standing a side, a silver haired, whisker face, blue eyed teen stepped in, standing at a fair five-foot-eight, he looked well built for his age with clear signs of a combat history as there was a slash above his left eye. Stopping before the brunette, who was desperately clinging to her mask of impassiveness as this boy as unbelievably attractive and to her fine kitsune senses, was completely suppressing his signature to appear as non-threatening so must be humble.

Her thoughts tumble to a halt upon sensing something very familiar within him, deep, very deep but unsure as she was brought back to the now as he gently coughed "Lady Kitsune, I came here to see if it as possible to enrol my little sister in a school that is more catered to her particular needs…" bending to the left to show the sleeping cat girl snuggling into his back, peaceful expression on her face, causing the fox woman to break into a soft smile but again, her thoughts of the cuteness of the scene broke when he continued "…but I also understand that, as a devil, I am not allowed past here so… I was wondering if you could perhaps find a family member or something I could hand her over to?" The weight of what he spoke hit everyone conscious in the room, the tears he was fighting back, and the slight tremble in his tone was missed by no one.

It was clear to those present that he clearly cared deeply about the condition of his 'little sister' but to think he would give up just to ensure that she was safe, what kind of devil is this man "You are not pleading your case? I would have thought…"

"Rules are rules. They are there for a reason, right?" Naruto's chuckle was hollow and grating, none like the way it sounded "No doubt someone of my persuasion did something to anger you all. If I was to gain entry, I'd no doubt face scorn…" he looks at the sleeping face on his back, a warm smile breaking through the melancholy air "…and by association, so will she." Looking back to the kitsune who was leaning back in her chair, quill flicking between her fingers "So, if you could perhaps find someone, anyone to take care of her. I would be grateful." He bowed his head as far as he could without disturbing his package to which the kitsune nodded "Very well. You will be set up in our guest quarters until further notice. You will be under surveillance and guard. I hope you understand?"

"I do." Naruto bowing his head slightly, "Thank you." Upon her nod he turns back and is led out by his tengu escort, towards said quarters leaving the kitsune to ponder what to do about this new development.

Poke poke poke. Poke. Poke "I hope you understand that you have chosen war…?" Naruto murmurs without opening his eyes as the poking stops, he senses Matatani backing away but even she knew it was too late. Eyes snapped open and he tackled her back over the prided futons, and her interspersed screamed were broken by fits of high-pitched giggling, "Mercy, Tou-nii! Mercy!"

"You chose war! Now you flee from it!" Naruto bellowed playfully, moving his tickle offensive up towards the armpits, both knew things would get out of hand if he reached and the desperate defence pulled out the stops and Naruto allowed it, as the seven-year-old kitten managed to slip out from him and land on the far wall, breathing heavily. The two stood staring at one another, both crouched ready to pounce if the other showed any sign of weakness. The surveillance team found it adorable, knowing full well that the devil was playing but the kitten was fully serious as her tail was saying rather aggressively, no doubt not wanting to be tickled again.

Her ear twitched as footsteps got closer, footsteps she didn't recognise, but that was enough to draw her attention minutely and Naruto pounced, tackling her from her position on the wall and they tumbled around as she feebly tried to get atop him, but the tickles began anew earning a squeal of laughter from the young kitten. All the play fighting halted upon the knock on the door, and both grew serious, Naruto sensing that it was the Kitsune from last night or early morning he wasn't too sure.

Getting off his little sister, "Yes?"

"May I come in? I have news."

"Yes. Sorry." Naruto taking up a respectable distance from the door, Matatani standing in his shadow, peeking out as the door slid open, and the stern fox youkai stepped in "Glad to see you both awake. Forgive my rudeness earlier…" bowing slightly "…but my name is Taree Ishiyama, please call me by my given name of Taree."

"My name is Naruto, no family name." Naruto then gesturing to the kitten hiding behind him "This is Matatani, my little sister." Who hid upon the lady looking at her, clearly nervous of the stranger "Well met." Nodding "Well, Naruto-san, your request has made quite a spectacular change in the council who have already dispatched the Nekosho delegation who should arrive here within the hour. News of a survivor was well received though some are far more skeptical about your involvement in this affair."

"I figured as such." Naruto chuckled softly, no mirth within it, which confused his charge who clung tighter to his back "So, my sister has living relatives then?"

"Clan mates definitely." Taree confirms with a nod, "As for family, you'll have to ask the clan head unfortunately. She's personally involved with this matter and leading the delegation here." Naruto nodded at that, but Taree seemed to sigh whilst pulling her dark hair behind her ear "She'll want answers." For some reason, that sounded far more threatening than anything Naruto had yet to face. He gulped with a nervous smile "I hope I have them."

"As do I." Turning to leave, the kitsune glances back "We shall call upon you when they arrive. Be ready." Leaving post haste as no doubt her work is yet to be finished.

With the door closed, Matatani looked to her brother "Onii… will it be, okay?"

"No doubt." Ruffling her dark hair with as much affection her could manage, earning an indignant squark of protest but none missed the smile of innocence the young nekomata held under the administration.

It wasn't even a full hour later when Naruto and Matatani were summoned and escorted to the office. As they reached their destination, Matatani took hold of Naruto's hand just as the door was parted revealing Taree and four others. The new arrivals all clearly Nekomata, all with three tails except what Naruto suspected was their leader with seven. They all snapped to them when the door parted and upon seeing the young kitten clinging to the hand of the young devil's hand.

Dismissing the adolescent devil for the moment, all the cat kin inspected their youngest arrival at it was clear she had been well cared for despite being on the lighter side of things. She is well groomed, fairly toned for her age, and her chakra levels. Wow. Her chakra was dense. Compared to their own, hers was at least twice if not four times as dense at their own yet was calm and controlled within her. As if she had received training to do so. Eyes flicked the teen who was, despite it being so subtle most would have not noticed, in a perfect defensive posture and positioned that if any hostile action was taken, he could react within pico seconds in either direction, disable or kill.

An elderly woman stepped forward, her seven tails waving behind her "Well met, little one…" kneeling down to be face to face with the seven-year-old, her white and black hair parted as Ashe chose to use a human form to meet this kittten "…my name is Magari. May I ask of yours?" she also idly noticed the boys tensing upon her approach. A bond between them no doubt was firm.

A slight squeeze of reassures in their interlocked hands and the girl stepped out and bowed, "Hi. My name is Matatani. I am seven and a half." Before again retreating behind her brother, it was safe. It this lady smelled friendly, kind of like that auntie she had dreamt of a few times. The elder chuckled and nodded "A good name."

"I was named after auntie Matatabi. Onii-chan said that she would have been proud of having me use it." Matatani announced proudly that was a complete surprise to the room's occupants, beside Naruto of course who sighed. She did this any time someone commented on, or denied, her name. She was super excited about her name and its origin even when he and Matatabi told her to keep it close to heart. No wonder the old man didn't tell him anything.

The elder simply laughed lightly at the energetic kitten, clearly, she had spirit hidden beneath that caution that was no doubt a result of living on the road, much like stays, and the careful guidance of this young devil. Speaking of, Magari looked up at the boy who was mumbling about energetic kittens being loud mouthed but lacked any really fire to it. It was clear to her that this boy was of the Lusifuge lineage, yet according to the report, he did not have or know of his family. If that's the case, then even the devils did not know of his existence. What do of this rather opportune development?

"Boyo…" the elderly drawing the silver haired teens attention directly, "…you will come and live with us. Help Matatani settle down in school and the like. We shall reward you for your efforts." This actually surprised the lone devil, but only for a moment as he began "Excuse me, Lady Magari, but I thought devils…"

"Worry not." Then woman smiled waving him off "This is the least we can do for you for taking such good care of our own." Though with her back turned she smirked, this Lusifuge will be useful to her plans. The greed she felt was clearly transmitted to Naruto who didn't react externally; internally however he narrowed his eyes. She knew something and purposely dangling it before him to no doubt to force his obedience. Snorting internally at this old cat's schemes, he'll have to leave before they could be realised. Naruto looked down at the concerned look of his sister but smiled "Looks like home awaits." The slight glimmer of hope in her eyes was only caught by him, having raised her, and she nodded minutely as they followed after the youkai.

Japan; Kyoto region

It's been eight months since Naruto and Matatani had arrived in the Nekomata compound, and he would admit he was on edge back then. He still is. The old bags schemes were three-fold, pretty easy to discern and dismantle. The first was to pair Matatani up with one of the few males yet the kitten was as stubborn as the man who raised her and almost tore the man, almost trice her age, apart. Naruto chuckles recalling the memory of that day the Nekomata realised just how much strong the seven-year-old was compared to their older members.

Naruto had recalled when he was questioned as to why Matatani only had one tail, despite being clearly on par with four tailed cats, and then remembered the appearance seal he had placed on her when she first accompanied him into town. Releasing it showed off that she had two tails, one was as black as the night just like her hair but the other was azure, blue with a black pattern running up it. It was very unusual outright and even more so when Matatani flows chakra through it, and it seemed to ignite into an almost viscous blue flame that was almost on par with the legendary fox fire of the kitsune. Her control over it was considered unmatchable, damn near flawless, but Naruto knew it was from Matatabi personally training her in their use for many years whilst the kitten slept. Said kitten thought it was a dream and all parties involved were content with that.

Next, was Naruto's first encounter with the Nekomata's mating cycles. A mirthless chuckle reached from his throat at that. He was a shinobi, the only two cats he feared was Tora and Matatabi. These felines had no idea who they were messing with. The entire time, he was nothing but a ghost, an echo in the wind, the fleeting thought of a cloud or that flicker in the corner of their eyes. That double look. After everything calmed down, he would appear as if nothing happened, much to the annoyance of the clan as a whole. His stealth skills had subsequently gotten to the point where his name could be used as its definition.

The last point was the discovery of his chakra network. He knew he had it, of course, but this time around he wasn't born with it but rather it was a final gift from his friends back home. He was bedridden for two weeks as it was grown within him. This however was a shock for the cat people as he was spotted playing a very intense game of tag with his sister, who was witnessed climbing trees as if they were the floor and across the lake as if it were solid ground. He too did the same, his wings no where in sight. Their sensors confirmed both were using their chakra to stick to both surfaces.

Magari had a calculated gleam in her eyes upon seeing it for herself, surely this was something else when she witnessed their training spar atop the water, and the surrounding forest. Matatani was no doubt the strongest of her litter.

Naruto sighed as a he stopped reminiscing as he stood upon sensing the approach of the head of his fan club, also the runt of Magari's last litter "Can I help you, Yuma?"

The woman, in her early twenties, and an almost replica of her grandmother but with only three tails, smiled and leaned forward "Why so distant, nya? We could…"

"Considering you approached normally and not try ambush me, again, I suspect you were sent for a reason other than getting into my pants. So, spill…" the sheepish look Yuma was sporting was cute but annoying, having seen it so often recently, Naruto was basically immune to that brand of feminine charm "Right, well, the great elder wants to see you. She said it was important." Naruto nodded as he stood, "Very well. I'll head there immediately."

Naruto arrived at the den of the old coot, but as he turns onto the corridor, Yuma as his escort, both were surprised at the two Kitsune shrine maidens and guards at the door. Immediately, Naruto acted in accordance with what he knows of how Youkai identify one another. When in passing, typically they scan for chakra signatures, then smell, then visually. Subconsciously in that order. Suppressing his presence first, not his chakra signature though, he then stood uncomfortably closer to Yuma who was all to happy to do so and moved off to the side of the corridor to wait.

A few minutes later came the leader of the Youkai faction emerging from the office, "…I thank you Lady Yasaka and I promise you it will not happen again." Magari commented as they walked towards the exit of the compound, both idly passing by both the devil and the runt "Be sure that you do. I am rather intrigued by this Matatani's uniqueness you spoke of."

Naruto's brother instincts flared but before they took control he paused and contemplated, if the leader of the Youkai faction took his little girl under her wing, she would be undoubtedly safe and well taken care of but also placed with a relatively potent target on her back later on in life. By that time though… forcibly pushing down his protective instincts, Naruto watched from afar as the leader of the youkai interacted with his little girl who was all to eager to impress the pretty lady over the next few hours, numerous other exams were performed and the results astonished all.

At the end the youkai leader approached and knelt down before Matatani, "Say, Matatani, would you like to come and live with me and allow me a to teach you how to grow stronger?" Said cat girl paused before her mouth went ahead of her mind, her conflicted feelings were easy to read and put the vixen on edge, "What's wrong, little one? If you are worried about Magari…"

"No. It's onii-chan. I haven't seen him all day and I need to ask his permission as…"

"It's fine, Mata." A new voice shocking everyone but the young girl who seemed to teleport into the chest of the man who raised her, man? No. Devil? A purebred. Naruto slowly stepped back and looked directly into his little girls eyes, rubbing the tears away "…onii-chan. This lady is…"

"I know." Naruto smiling softly as he takes up both hear little hands within his, "I was watching the entire time." Winking cheekily at her and she giggled a soft wet giggle, but he let out a soft sigh, "Matatani. I have done my best to give you the life I wish we both had. I know you wished you could play more with kids your own age and not constantly run away from bad people." She shakes her head "No. it onii-chan always protect me, protected us…" tears running down her face and he smiled "thank you." Glancing up at the now visibly relaxed youkai leader briefly, "…but I am certain that Lady Yasaka there will protect you far greater than I could…"

"But I… you area coming too…"

"I can't Mata. Remember when we were at that hideout with the swing? How I was able to fly but you couldn't." Seeing the girl nod he smiled again "It's like that but opposite. Because I have wings and you have a tail, I can't come this time."

"Don… don't go…"

"I will visit whenever I can, okay? I'll send presents on your birthdays and on your first day of school and graduations." Naruto continued to ignore the leaking water running down his face, as his little girl that he raised from diapers buried her head into his chest and he hugged back, rubbing her back as he smiled up at the nine tailed woman who had ordered everyone to give them some space and nodded a thank you.

It took close to half an hour to calm down the hysterical girl, the other nekosho gathered her belongings, and the whole time she held on to her brother/father figure with a tungsten grip. As soon as everything was prepared, Matatani was handed over directly to Yasaka with still puffy red eyes "Well, this is goodbye." Yasaka spoke directly to the boy for the first time, but Naruto just bowed deeply, a full ninety degrees "Please, take care of my little girl. She's the only family I have. I know she can be rather picky eating, a little rough spoke, and can be quite a handful but she's my little girl. If… if…" tears dripping again but he was lifted up by Yasaka's hand on his shoulder, his own bloodshot eyes met her soft golden ones, a smile of joy on her face "I will raise her as she was my own. I promise you that."

"Tha…" he sniffles rubbing his tears into his sleeves, clearing his throat "…thank you, lady Yasaka." Earning a nod from the woman as she featured to her convoy, Matatani waiving madly at her brother/father figure "I love you, Tou-nii!"

"…and I love you, my little flame." He waived back not needing to shout as her hearing was second to maybe the elders of both clans. She continued to glance back every so often and watched as her brother watched her leave until they were too far away.

An hour after Matatani had left for the Kyoto city, Naruto finds himself with his gear loaded upon his rucksake that was significantly lighter than before. With numerous instant ramen, and basic utensils, he finished packing just as Yuma appeared in the doorway to his and Matatani's room "So you are leaving then?"

"I only came here for her sake. Without her hear, I have I reason to remain."

"What about me? What about us?"

"There is no us." Naruto looking up at her, his eyes still pinkish as a result of crying earlier "You have done nothing but stalk and try and get into my pants constantly. That is hardly a relationship. It isn't even a friendship." He continued packing the last of his clothes, pushing it down before sealing it with a click and a nod of contentment "That'll do." Speaking to himself as he threw it over his shoulder before turning and suddenly finding his lips occupied with the gentlest of touches, for the first time Naruto actually felt something other than negative emotions from his empathy and it was blinding.

Japan; Tokyo

A year later…

The squeals of teen girls echo far and wide as Menma Namikaze (Naruto) steps out from school, as his suspected girlfriend Yuma Tora, escorted him out. Menma enter red this Tokyo High halfway through the school year with his childhood friend Yuma Tora and immediately stroll the hearts of many with his exotic shimmering white silver hair, striking purple eyes, and a smile that could sway even cupid's heart. He is always curtious and has never once been rude or disruptive with maximum marks on all tests. Tokyo academic prince.

Strolling down, seemingly aloof of his surroundings, Naruto chuckles lowly "Yuma, how many do you smell this time?"

"I smell four but there's another which is different than the others."

"It's another hero clansmen. I think they plan on attacking them once we get to an open space." Naruto states and Yuma nods in agreement "This is the third hero this week. Is something going down here?"

"Probably. Just stay a health distance from the hot spots and we should be fine. Be sure to keep your bracelet on and they will be none the wiser." Earning a nod from her.

The following day…

"Settle down class one-be, we have a transfer student joining us starting from today." The teacher called as Naruto was watching a suspicious acting cat on the schools' walls edge. "A pleasure to meet you all, my name is Naruse Mio. I hope you treat me well." The red head bows, but as she stands up straight again, she noticed the purple eyes of the class prince who smiles at her. She blushes slightly as she takes the seat ahead of him, by the window, and behind the class president Nonaka Yuki.

Naruto knew things were getting a bit too high profile when the hero Nonaka Yuki appeared in the school, but with his fuinjutsu masking seals in affect both he and Yuma appear as regular humans to everyone, including each other. This has kept them off the radar as Naruto really wanted to understand and learn how things operate in the human world and couldn't leave yet. However, this new girl is, without a doubt, a high-class devil like that one other student, who seems to be unnecessarily popular with everyone. Way too suspicious. Something is going on here and knowing his luck, he'll get dragged into it somehow.

Naruse Mio was having the best four months of her life on the run. Ever since her parents were killed, she has been on the run from monsters and devils alike, were it not for the powers she seemed to have inherited from her real father, she'd died a long time ago. But here in Tokyo, the supposed hot spot for devil activity as a major entrance to the underworld, she hasn't once been attacked.

Not only that, but the class prince spoke to her today about desserts and we promised to meet up tomorrow at the park for ice cream and hopefully crempe's. Her mind was going crazy just thinking about it all. As she sighs into her pillow at the hotel she was staying in, sleep slowly consumed her.

Naruto watches as another feral one crystallises under his magic strength, the shattered shards scattering as he watches with a cold detachment looking over the dead monsters to the innocent people they were chowing down upon. Sighing hard, this was number twenty-six in the last two months. Ever since Nuruse Mio arrived, the number of feral monsters has almost tripled to the point the local heroes had taken casualties. Meaning more than one.

As such, never one to stand aside when help was needed, Naruto has been going hunting for these nests and eradicating them whilst staying clear of the both the local devils, and hero faction patrols. Though he did have a closed call with a flock of fallen last week but he was sure they didn't find him. The biggest surprise though was a run in with a bonaified seraph, Raphael I think, as Naruto had been fending off a horde of feral monsters whilst allowing the victims time to reach the church. As the prayers the angels had received had asked them to protect the boy defending their safety, the arch angel came himself and witness Naruto hold off the growing swarm for a full ten minutes. When it as clear that he was about lose ground, the angel swooped in and cleaned up.

The arch smirked at the gobsmacked expression the young devil had but acknowledged the warrior spirit he had and as thanks, he would keep his mouth shut about his heritage. The bow from the devil impressed the angel further and he 'accidentally' dropped a very fine sword from his personal armoury. Ever since, the two have 'bumped' into each other numerous times whenever the devil Finns himself waist deep in a horde.

As he stepped out of his shower he comes face to face with his roommate, his self-appointed feline companion Tora Yuma, named after every genin's worst nightmare turned flesh and fur. She was curled up on his bed again, but he was too tired to care as the hunt this time had been tough, the clean up at least. Slipping in beside her, she grabs hold of the warmth as normal, he soon fell to sleep oblivious to the change about to happen tomorrow.

"Did you wait long, Menma?" Mio asked approaching the casually dressed teen, leaning against the lamp post in the park centre, who smiled at her arrival "Nope, just got here myself." She matched his smile as she too was in a casual yellow sleeveless top, and long white shorts. "That's good then…" her smile was genuine, surprising the grey-haired former shinobi "Then, let's go right? We have a full schedule."

"Oh really?" Her surprise was evident, smile radiant, and he nodded as he pushed off the post "Yeah, there's a café nearby that you have to try." Naruto informs as he holds out an arm like a gentleman, to which she takes and unbeknownst to her, her devil signature vanished from many long distant observers.

At the café Naruto ordered their special morning red pancakes, that came to the table and surprised the teenager, and she did enjoy the equally delicious red cream and syrup that came with it. They talked about schoolwork, the homework they were given and the like. After they were done, and Naruto had paid for the meal.

They headed out toward a nearby manga shop and took a booth for themselves, but as soon as they were seated, Mio noticed a slight glow around the room before Naruto sighed and looked at her "Listen, Mio, I have something for you." Pulling out a small amulet from his rear pocket, and presented it to the shocked girl "this is…?"

"It'll hide your rather unique presence from everyone." Naruto states and she froze, panic setting in as her green eyes meet his purple, "Unique presence? What do you…?" Raising his hands in the universal sign of surrender, Naruto continued "Ever since you arrived, it was pretty obvious that you are a devil. A high class one at that." Mio's eyes widened at that, "…at first, I wasn't sure what to make of you. You appeared to be a fun, easygoing, innocent girl who was trying to live her best life." He smiles at her "I respect that."

"You mean…"

"Yeah.l Naruto nods "Figured out that, like me, you are on the run too." He shrugs, her eyes widen further at that revelation, "Unlike me though, you don't know how to hide or fight properly." Gesturing to the bracelet "This, will help you hide better. So you can live longer than everyone expects from you."

"What about you? Why are you running?" Mio asks as she puts the bracelet on, his smile was hollow "My mother threw me out when I was seven. I didn't meet her expectations, and my powers were mediocre at best and not the super devil they wanted."

"What about your father?"

"Dunno…" he shrugs leaning against the door, "…was never told nor met him." Sighing again, he meets her eyes "Mio-chan, you need to be aware of a great deal of things. If you'd like. Whilst we have this alone time, I can teach you a little about being a devil and your abilities."

"Is it important?"

"It is vital." Naruto confirmed that with all the seriousness he had, she nods before bowing "I am in your care, Menma-sensei." He smiles, perhaps she could become an allay in the future.

A week later…

"Oh look! It's the royals!"

"Princess Yuma-sama!"

"Princess Mio-sama!"

"Prince Menma-sama!"

"We love you."

Setting down in class, Mio turns back to his desk "Say, Menma, can I check my homework against yours? I am not sure on the English one." Purposely allowing her bracelet's purple crystal to be seen him, as he pulls out the English homework "Here. Though you only have five minutes."

"That's fine, I just need to double check two questions."

"Naruse Mio…" a new voice drawing their attention to the bluenette of the class, it's president, and secretly a hero clan member who was assigned to watch over the secret daughter of a demon lord named Wilbert. Naruto is sure who exactly he is, was, and the connection the heroes have with him but it is clear that Nonaka Yuki was their will to exercise it. "Ah, Nonaka-san… can I help you?" Mio was clearly on guard, as he could sense her magic subconsciously react to the presence of the hero but he doubted Nonaka had the sensory ability to see through their cloaking seals, but no doubt was trying to ascertain why she seemed human to her senses "You shouldn't be copying homework just before handing it in. Please give Namikaze-san back his work,"

"It is fine. Nonaka-san…" Naruto piped in this time, drawing those golden eyes back to him as he smiled "I notified that her work had been filled out already. She seemed to lack confidence in a question or two and wanted to compare our interpretations of the text. I see no harm in that, do you?"

"Then perhaps I could help out too?" The secret heroine inquires to which he smiles but shakes his head "I am sorry, Nonaka-san but class is about to begin. Perhaps next time." Naruto smile was gentle and sincere with many girls in class envious of Nonaka right that moment as she had a front row seat to it as she nods as the bell rings. "Alright, everyone take your seats." The teacher bellows, and everyone does when Naruto notices a second shadow by the door "A quick notice, we have a new nurse for the school…" looking to the door "…you may come in."

In came a woman so beautiful that the word itself felt redundant, she redefined the terminology and all who gazed upon her were bewitched by her mere presence. All but four. Her long black hair trailed down to her knees, eyes of liquefied emeralds sat behind stylish red glasses, a figure that no mortal could attained with or without surgery. Naruto knew outright that this lady, regardless of her outward appearance, was dangerous. The amount of divine energy she had so deeply sealed away was unsettling. He never let that show though as he seemed far too busy searching his bag. The second her gaze moved off him, he stopped and looked up to see Mio with star filled eyes "So pretty…" it was at this point, Naruto realised he should work on her perception and sensing abilities further. Her hiding abilities are above standard at this point so it should be fine.

Walking home, Mio joined Naruto as they left to go to the pharmacy on request of Yuma as she was sick, that day due to lady problems and Mio promised to help. "Say, Menma… what do you think of that new nurse? She's like, super pretty and…"

"Made my skin crawl." Naruto shuddered at recalling the feeling of her presence, Mio's mouth dropped at that before she glare and at him "Why? She…"

"Has enough sealed divine energy in her to wipe out all devil kind this side of the china sea for the next thousand years." Naruto cut in causing Mio to pick hearself up from the face plant "Are… are you…?"

"Serious? Yes. She's basically a goddess turned hu…" Naruto paused upon that realisation, "She must be a goddess came down. Something big must be happening around here soon. There are too many big players here not to be."

"You're joking right?"

"I wish." He continues as they pick the lady products and finish paying, "…things are getting too hot. We should relocate." Whispering to himself but Mio heard him and froze up, "You're leaving?" Naruto stopped before turning to face her, "Mio. Thing about this for a second, and really think about it and not just jump to the first thing to come to mind. We have a hero squad, at least three high class devils, an arch angel, and quiet possibly a goddess in sealed form in our school at the same time. If that is not a recipe for destruction and disaster, I do not know what is." His gaze looks dead into her ruby eyes that have begun to tear up, "I do not wish to get involved with this squabbling three factions yet. I know I will in the future but right now, I just want to finish schooling at least."

"I… I… see…" her hold on the hem of her skirt tightened, as he continued to walk forward, her feet keeping pace with her friend "I should discuss this with Yuma, no, see what places are supernatural inclined. Yes. Easier to hide like that." Naruto confirmed talking to himself when suddenly Mio grabbed his hand, gaining his attention "Can, can I come?"

The two stood in silence for more than a full minute as Mio's hair overshadowed her eyes as he studied her entire body expression, "Are you sure? Once you do, there's no going back." She nodded once, "I know but, these last few months and week you have taught me has been the most fun I've had. You aid I can't ignore my supernatural side anymore. Coming with you keeps me safe and my first friendship alive." Raising her head to meet his gaze head on, fighting down her blush as she didn't need anymore red on her person right now, "Please let me aide you in your quest of staying unnoticed." Naruto just grinned foxily and tightened his grip on her hand "Welcome to the team."

Namikaze Menma, Tora Yuma, and Naruse Mio all withdrew from school the following day for various reasons. Their disappearance would alter one man's destiny, who was meant to help join heaven, hell, and dragon alike with the aid of his mistresses. Naruse Mio's absence would alter that and even the Hero faction takes a massive blow due to this. Armageddon was postponed due to this action.

A/N; A random idea when getting listening to a DXD fic where Naruto had lived for several million years, found by Serafall. Then the next one was where Naruto had a relationship with Katerea before the three faction summit and the new four satans betrayed and had thought to have killed Naruto, thus her direct opposition of them.

This i wrote before the Kitsune, and even Nightwing Shinobi, but never had the drive to deal with it. The second chapter is done and surprisingly, the third chapter is the big confrontation between mother and son with the reveal of the newest Lusifuge-Leviathan in a battle that creates an artic front in Kouh.

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