DxD - The Last Amagiri

by HolyKnightX

Kensei Amagiri, the surviving heir to the Amagiri Clan, after losing his mother now lives on an island, where he fights for survival with his new friends. Left for dead by the Old Devils and Taro, is found by two legends who'll assist him in taking his fate back into his own hands.

52. Parents and Children

Welcome to the next chapter of DxD – The Last Amagiri, but before starting the story. Let's answer some reviews:

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Parents and Children

Kensei found himself meditating in the training room beside the Amagiri Residence, dressed in a proper training attribute. He looked deep in concentration that wouldn't be interrupted even in the event of loud noise. He often trained in the basics of Senjutsu, covering himself in an aura produced from channeling ki. But, this time, Kensei was instead learning to channel the newfound dragon ki, which he discovered during their trip to China.

"…sure."

He practiced the Dragon Breathing he developed from hanging around the Dragon King, Yu-Long, of course, this mimics the breathing pattern of an Eastern Dragon. Learning to regulate and control one's breath was one of the most important factors in martial art. It'd relax their body and mind, lowering energy needs, at the same time, this produces more energy to use. If a person was able to use ki, one's life energy, then its effect would become much greater; as it too spread across the body.

Though, to be honest, mimicking the breathing patterns of an enormous dragon using a human body was, in fact, a daunting task. At first, Kensei found himself exhausted from practicing this to the point of almost hurting to use it a second time. It became easier as time passed, more so as both his human and dragon blood would steadily affect his bodily functions.

Now, Dragon Breathing has been mastered, to the point where it became a regular and efficient training method for him. Aside from that, the Dragon Pendant now imbued with Yu-Long's dragon power had a good effect on his dragon ki too, nourishing it. As time passes, Kensei could feel that he was becoming much closer to being able to gain control over the newfound dragon energy.

"Hmm, his training seems to be going well too."

He wasn't alone in the training room as Lingqi, dressed in her usual training gear was performing a handstand as she balanced herself. As Kensei was meditating, she has been doing multiple warm-ups in an attempt to get herself prepared for her actual training session. Having gotten herself prepared, Lingqi found entered a stance, pressing her opened palms together.

"…."

Similar to Kensei, Lingqi was beginning to practice a particular breathing method too. It wasn't odd for those who practiced Byakko Kenpo, more so because most if not all martial arts used to develop it employed them too. But, the one she began practicing was accessible to Masters, which Jie developed himself, having turned into a White Tiger and continued training to ascend into a Xian.

As such, it was an esoteric breathing method that mimicked the breathing patterns of the King of Beasts, lauded to rival the Eastern Dragon. There was a faint pause as Lingqi prepared herself and thought back to the words of wisdom from her grandfather before leaving China.

'Lingqi, what I am about to teach you is a breathing method I developed when I was training to become a Xian. It is something difficult for those who aren't at least a Master to accomplish. As one yourself and Han's daughter, I do believe you can achieve this. I can tell that you've reached the first step of understanding the eight main points of your meridians, influencing one's condition. And so, here's the second step….'

"First, concentrate and feel the Qi of nature from your surroundings," having entered that relaxed state, where his mind proceeded to become blank. She then started taking one deep breath after another. "…suuu."

Lingqi pointed out before that the Dragon Veins around Kibou Town were similar to those found in her hometown, and the Amagiri Residence was underneath one too. Entering a relaxed state, she started taking a deep breath, drawing in the Ki from her surroundings. Reaching this, the Qi flowing throughout her started shuddering as if it was from excitement, while oxygen seemed to spread throughout her entire being too

As if from unison, a faint aura could be seen coming from Kensei and Lingqi as the two continued with both of their practice. The two felt the benefits of their respective breathing practice, while both kept practicing it for many minutes without end.

""Haaah!""

Kensei and Lingqi let out one more long exhalation before falling to the ground, with sweat dripping off them.

For normal humans, practicing breathing methods like these might end up leaving them winded for much longer than this. Aside from being born with bodies different from humans, the two from a young age continued training meant for internal and external strength. Kensei found himself glancing towards the right, where two water bottles lay and called them over via telekinesis.

"Here," after grabbing him, Kensei floated Lingqi's towards her, which she caught. "Hah, I can see that both of us likes doing training that seems insane to continue for this long."

"Yeah. But, without this, then it's going to be more difficult to reach the heights that we're looking to reach," Lingqi added, as she and Kensei took one satisfying drink from their water. "Hah, nothing like cool water after finishing an intense training session. I can see that you're making progress in training your Dragon Ki."

Lingqi pointed out as she noticed that there was a much stronger hint of dragon ki from Kensei, something that he smiled at.

"I do, but I still need some more training before using it in combat," Kensei replied, holding out his right hand as a black aura could be seen around it. "I can use it a bit more compared to before, but I don't know the reason why it feels as if it's being restricted. But, both that sage drink and this pendant lets me advance more than I thought."

"It was a big surprise that I got to drink something like that. I heard there are numerous drinks in the supernatural that can cause various benefits and effects. And this was a perfected drink the Monkey King himself prepared for his disciple. And its results speak for themselves as it is purified and strengthened by the body down to the meridians. I can tell that this will be a big help down the road."

"Tell me about it, I think that it purified my dragon blood too, something that originates from an Evil Dragon. It had benefited Alice the most since she was sick for most of her life. But, it was funny to see her and Zane acting as if they'd finished happy hour," hearing Kensei mention that Lingqi laughed at the thought of it. "Speaking of dragon blood. Did you think about what that could mean for this Wu Jun guy?"

Lingqi nodded her head in response, glad that Kensei brought it up and placed her water bottle right beside her.

"We thought about the possibility that he might do something like that. Dragon blood is among the things that can affect someone's body and soul, which leads to some unpredictable effects. Shanlong, the dragon Jun defeated and beheaded was a lightning dragon. If he plans on making Thunder Emperor into a Longinus, then drinking the blood of Shanlong makes sense. Because Jun plans on adding his children to his forces, then they'll inherit the dragon blood too. And that concerns me since I'm looking at the result of someone doing that same thing."

"Oh, you got jokes now, don't you," Kensei mused as Lingqi gave an amused laugh. "Well, I still have no idea the name of the dragon that my dad drank blood from. But, at least he plans on telling me about it the next time that he visits here. I would've had Naoto and Nari-chan drink that sage elixir, but neither of them is prepared for it."

"Well, I'm interested in meeting your dad and siblings."

"You'll get the chance since our Classroom Visits are going to be starting tomorrow."

"Right, those are coming up," Lingqi said, before leaping to her feet. "So, want to have one more sparring match before going back inside?"

"Of course."

Kensei replied as he leaped straight onto his feet in a single motion.

Getting into position, Kensei stood in a stance reminiscent of one found in Dragon Style, whereas Lingqi stood in one reminiscent of Tiger Style. In a single breath and instant, the two shortened the distance between each other and then started exchanging blows. True to the motifs between them, he was moving around in a fluid manner that looked to be flowing, while she took strong and fast moves that has more strength than they looked.

Both continued with this sparring session for several minutes one ending without showing signs of slowing down or skipping a beat. If Alice were here and drew out the confrontation between them, then it would end up being the portrait of a Dragon and Tiger.

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"Phew, that was a good one."

"Yeah, so, you'll be heading inside the shower first."

Lingqi and Kensei had entered the Amagiri Residence as its occupants could be seen inside interacting with one another. Both wiped off the sweat formed on them by using the towels that the two carried around before putting them around their necks.

"Oh, Ken-sama and Lingqi-sama have finished training."

Ravel could be seen sitting down next to Kunou and Claire, watching the movie being played on the television.

It wasn't surprising that Ravel was there since she made it a habit of visiting the Amagiri Residence from time to time. But, the most surprising thing is that she isn't a simple visitor anymore, because she was now a permanent resident. In addition to being a member of the Kibou Alliance and a student in the same school too.

Some time ago, Riser didn't recover from the defeat he suffered at Issei's hands and losing Rias too, to the point where he rarely leaves from his room. However, before that, he traded Ravel to their mother, causing him to gain the unused Bishop Piece. Although, since their mother doesn't compete in the Rating Games, Ravel was practically an Independent Bishop.

Acknowledging the manner, in which Riser's defeat suffered, their parents left Ravel under the care of the Sword Team, knowing that she loved being around them. It wasn't too much effort for them to add her to the same class as Claire and Kunou, as well as make her a member of the Public Morales Committee.

"Yeah, and I'm getting into the shower downstairs."

Lingqi said without competing with Kensei about who would go first.

If there was one thing that their group realized, then it'd be that Lingqi does love taking showers and bathes more than a normal woman. And she had a particular fondness of the bigger one downstairs, which Kensei didn't mind using, more so as he could shower upstairs.

"Ah, Ken-sama. Before you go, there's something that I need to inform you about."

Ravel said, catching his attention before he headed upstairs.

"What?"

"I finished going over the schedules that Claire-sama showed me before," Ravel said, showing off the screen on the new Oracle Phone she received in an orange case designed with the Phenex Clan emblem. "And I managed to change things around so that you'll have more time to complete them all while having enough free time to do whatever you wanted to do."

Hearing such words from Ravel caused him a good amount of surprise. He was aware that she was talented in a wide range of different areas meant to support others, but seeing the amount she'd shown in the small amount of time she'd been there made it all the more known.

"Oh, thanks. Claire said before that the one thing that was difficult for her was going thinking about the schedules we have sometimes. Well, considering we do various things," Kensei looked genuinely thankful, something that Claire agreed with using a nod. "If you weren't a devil, then I would've called you a godsend."

"Hehehe, Ken-sama."

Ravel laughed at that obvious comparison.

Claire and the others found themselves liking the fact that Ravel was acting more naturally around them; the first time she arrived there, she was a bit depressed about her brother's condition. But, after some much-needed time away from home, Ravel started returning to her usual demeanor. Having made that pun, Kensei started heading upstairs to shower before doing anything else.

"I do agree with Kensei about you almost being a godsend," Claire pointed out as she let a light sigh escape from her mouth. "It gets a little hard for me to go over all the different schedules that we have sometimes considering the various things we're trying to do for our group."

"Hmm, I can see that. I mean, your group has started earning fame across the supernatural, having also formed ties with the Greek and Norse Gods. I heard that you're in the process of contacting even the Chinese Gods too," Ravel replied, sounding understanding about the situation involving their scheduling. "Don't be worried about it. I will handle the serious scheduling so that you don't need to stress yourself about it."

"Well, that doesn't mean that I'll leave everything to do. I've never been that kind of person that can stand by and let someone do all the worse when I can help out," Claire replied, sending a faint smile in Ravel's direction, which was a feeling that the blonde could understand too. "Besides, as the sub-leader of the Sword Team, I also feel as if I should be responsible for it too."

"Well, I wouldn't mind showing you how to make things easier. If you wouldn't mind helping me learn about how I could help more around the house too."

"It's a deal."

Coming to an understanding with one another, Claire and Ravel made a customary handshake to seal the deal, a smile could be seen on their faces.

"Hmm, Claire-san sure be quite the serious person almost all the time."

"Careful, Kunou-san. I wouldn't have to 'punish' you again."

Kunou shuttered a bit, thinking back to the 'punishment' that Claire had given to Kunou once before, consisting of meals with fish in them, something that the Kyuubi hated eating. All stemming from the fact she once took photos of Claire during their previous trip to Kuoh Town without her knowledge.

"Uh, Kunou apologizes."

Kunou groaned, not wanting that again.

"Heh," Ravel contained her laughter noting the interaction between them. "So, doesn't our Classroom Visits start tomorrow?"

"Yeah, why?"

Claire replied.

"So, wouldn't that mean that our parents or relatives be coming here afterward? I don't know how things work in the Human World, but I think that would be the obvious assumption."

"…," Claire thought about it for a moment, then came to a sudden realization. "Ugh! You're right, I almost forgot it ended like that the last couple of times too! I need to think about what I'm going to prepare for everyone too!"

"Oooh, it seems like Claire-san forgot."

Kunou teased, but then flinched as Claire have her a creepy smile.

"So, I guess that Kunou-san would love a meal with fish in it."

"Noooo! Kunou apologizes, Kunou doesn't like fish! But, Hahue, always made Kunou eat it! Please, Kunou would do anything to make sure she doesn't get it!"

"I don't know~"

Claire was speaking in a teasing tone of her own while wondering what she was going to cook for tomorrow. As that was happening, Kunou was following her as she continued begging her not to cook fish for her.

"Hehehe, they're so much fun."

Ravel uttered under her breath, loving the kind of interactions the Sword Team was having with one another.

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Tomorrow, at Kibou Academy, their Classroom Visits began, where the parents or guardians arrived for their particular child (or children). Entering the school was a family of four, among them, were Tetsuo and Natsumi, who were joined by their and Kensei's younger half-sister, Nariko.

"Ah, wonder what their classroom is going to be doing this time," Natsumi asked out loud, recalling the times their last classroom visit. "But, whatever it is, I don't doubt that Kensei wouldn't do his best to put up a show for Nariko here."

"Ah, look at this adorable family of four~ Though, since Naoto has school, I doubt he could've come too."

Hearing a familiar voice, the four turned around to find Hinata and Ichirou, Hisui's parents approaching them with the former waving her hand.

"Hello, Hinata-san."

Natsumi called out as Hinata and Ichirou walked in front of them.

"My, it's always happy to see you all," Hinata said, arriving in front of them, then turned her attention toward both Nariko. "I'm especially happy to see one of the three most adorable children that I have ever had the pleasure of delivering before."

"Hi~"

Nariko waved her hand.

"And for that adorable reactions," Hinata seemed to have started reaching inside her doctor's coat, then pulled two candies out of them. "Here you go!"

Taking the candy off the doctor's hand, Nariko happily took it and then started eating the candies given to her with it being adorably shown on her face.

"I can see that you're in quite the good mood Hinata-san."

"Hmmhmm, I do love seeing my adorable daughter performing her usual everyday school activities," Hinata said, placing both cheeks on her while cooing at the thought of seeing her daughter during class. "And Ichirou here is going to be taking all kinds of photos to commemorate it all."

"Of course. Hisui-chan is going to be adorable as always," Ichirou said, holding the camera in his hands. "And I'm sure that she'll outshine even her fiancè."

"…?"

Ichirou seemed to wait for a response from Tetsuo, but instead received a near-emotionless and blank look on the black-haired man's face.

"Oi, aren't you going to…ouch?!"

Ichirou received a fast and strong slap from Hinata, who did so without the other parents entering the school able to see it. Those who noticed his reaction simply thought that he'd gotten bitten by some bug.

"Now, Ichirou. Please don't try to start some rivalry with Tetsuo-kun about who can be the better father," Hinata in a serious tone uttered, as Ichirou could hear the seriousness from her. "Or, I could write up those papers."

"I-I'm sorry."

Ichirou apologized as Tetsuo and Natsumi looked on, once again confused about the dynamic between them.

"Well, well, looks like all the parents have gathered here~"

Hearing another familiar voice, the group turned around to find Zane's parents, Smith and Anne Wayland arrived with the other parents. Maria's parents, her father, Galahad, a well-built brown-haired, brown-eyed man, dressed in casual attire; her mother, Alison, a beautiful blonde-haired, blue-eyed woman wearing a beautiful dress. Lena's parents, her father, Lars, a fair-skinned blonde-haired, blue-eyed man; her mother, Ingrid, a dark-skinned, silver-haired, violet-eyed woman; both of unapparent undetermined age, something common for elves.

Rui's parents, her father, Naoki, a black-haired, and blue-eyed man; her mother, Aimi, with the same peach blonde hair and an auburn-eyed woman. Kunou's mother, Yasaka, dressed in fashionable clothing that appeared to match her womanly frame. And last, but not least, Diehauser, dressed in a casual suit found himself looking to see the Classroom Visits, acting as Claire's honorary uncle.

"Ah, it's so good to see that everyone has gathered here."

Natsumi said, recalling the last time that the parents gathered here, following the previous classroom visit.

"Well, this looks as if this will end up being the first visit for Emperor-san."

Hinata stated, turning her attention to Diehauser, who looked on a bit nervously.

"I haven't had much experience in things such as this before. But, I found out that I had another relative out there related to someone I treated as my sister," Diehauser stated, almost not knowing what to do about this situation, but he was looking forward to it. "And now, I'm acting as the honorary uncle of Cleria's daughter."

"Well, don't be worried, you're not alone in regards to that."

Galahad stated, showing a natural smile.

"He's right, more than three years ago, we received two more daughters."

Alison stated, referring to Layla and Iris, who she'd returned with having been freed from Hagun Island more than seven years ago. Soon enough, Smith came right beside Diehauser, then started smacking him a couple of times on the back energetically.

"Hahaha! Don't be concerned about that, Mr. Emperor, you're going to grow into the role! It's kinda the same as growing into a parent because all I could do is go with the flow!"

"Huh, it's kinda funny seeing a blacksmith treating the strongest Rating Game player like this."

Tetsuo pointed out.

Of course, one would find the scene of Smith continuing to energetically pat Diehauser's back without a care in the world impossible to believe. Despite all that, the Emperor didn't seem to mind the entire thing he seemed thankful for the advice.

"Hah, I guess you're right about that."

Diehauser said, loving Smith's energy and the thought behind his words.

"Well, then instead of remaining here, attracting the attention of other parents," Hinata mentioned, as their group did attract the attention of different parents. Not surprising, since most of them were among the definition of either handsome or beautiful. "Why don't all of us head out into the school and see our adorable children~?!"

Hearing Hinata's energetic announcement, caused all of them to agree to that statement.

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Inside Class 3-A, the classroom that Lingqi was placed in, she was sitting in her classroom with some normal female school friends she made there. She found herself liking conversing with the female students she'd gotten to know there. To Lingqi, it is kinda the same as having a conversation with Jeanne during their time in the Hero Faction.

She learned about different things common among teenage girls, something that she didn't think that important in the pursuit of everything else. Lingqi heard about fashion, trends, and general things related to so-called girl talk, which she heard about from time to time. Because of that, she could maintain such a conversation that she'd been having all the time with the normal students.

"So, Lingqi how has it been living with Kensei-kun?"

One of the female third-year girls asked, tilting her head towards Lingqi.

"Well, there hasn't been a boring moment thus far. Kensei and the others have been gracious enough to let me live under the same roof as them," Lingqi kindly replied. "It made moving here from home easier, considering that finding the right place would've been hard to do."

"Mmm, yeah that does sound hard. Buuuuut…."

"I think that she was talking more under personal circumstances."

Another female student added.

"E-Excuse me."

Lingqi found herself becoming nervous at the suggestiveness of that comment.

"Well, come on. I mean, Kensei-kun is likely one of the hottest students in school."

"He's a combination of funny and can be assertive when he needs to, which is hot."

"And I'm sure that he can be a wizard in the bed. I mean, he is called the Dragon Child."

Three of her school friends said in another suggestive tone as if putting themselves in Lingqi's potential shoes; a notable redness could be seen on her cheeks.

"W-Well, we-we're not in that kind of relationship. I can guarantee you that."

Lingqi stated, as one of her friends moaned a bit.

"Ooh, then what would be the stunningly attractive, Lu Lingqi's type? I mean, with your looks, I think that girls will be beating each other up to get to you."

"I've never really thought about things such as that before. I haven't had much chance to pursue a relationship of that nature," Lingqi replied, but neither of her friends looked satisfied with that answer. "Alright, I believe that the kind of guy that I'd be interested in would simply be honest and kind. I met all kinds of dishonest guys who've had nothing but ill-intent in the past."

Hearing Lingqi's response caused a faint pause in the three female third-year students, who then shared glances.

[That sounds like Kensei-kun.]

Lingqi felt almost defeated as the three of them turned things back around, more so as the three laughed.

"Come on, I doubt that you'd find someone as honest as Kensei-kun."

"Right, I doubt that he has an actual filter. Most times, it looked as if he'd say the first thing that came to mind and stick with it. And he's one of, if not the kindest person I'd ever met," the lead third-year female said, "You weren't here for this. But, Kensei-kun once went straight to a first-year's house after Claire-chan got her into mentioning that she got a couple of bruises from her parents."

"Oh my god, how could I forget that? That was the kindest thing I've ever heard. He set both her parents straight and convinced their daughter to live with her kinder relatives."

"Ah, that does sound like Kensei."

Lingqi found herself once again surprised about the kindness that Kensei would show towards someone else not expecting anything in return. Assisting someone frees themselves from the abuse of their parents was something that touched Lingqi's heart.

"See, See, Lingqi is staring to let Kensei-kun into her heart."

The second female third-year teasingly said, causing Lingqi's face to turn a deeper shade of red.

"I-I-I-I-I don't know what you're talking about," Lingqi stammered, having heard the comments originating from all her three school friends, all of whom started laughing about it. She found herself giving a wry laugh, then started to utter under her breath. "Uh, I wonder if this is what Kensei feels after Claire and the others start teasing him."

"So, all jokes aside are any of your relatives coming here?"

At the question from the lead third-year, her friends started answering.

"Ah, right my mother is coming here."

"Same about mine. My father is still overseas, so he can't come."

"Yeah, both my parents are coming."

Lingqi heard all three of her classroom friends confirming that at least one or both their parents would be coming to the Classroom Visits.

"Um, I…."
Lingqi was prepared to respond in the manner she practiced and thought about.

"Alright, the first period is going to be starting soon. That means you're parents or guardians will be coming here soon enough too."

Their teacher, a female announced, entered the classroom, causing all manner of conversations to cease and all students returned to their assigned seats. Instead of entering the room herself, the teacher held the door open to let the various parents and guardians enter the room too. One by one, the parents started entering the classroom glancing over at or waving at their children before heading to the back.

"Hmm, it's not like I could ask anyone back at home to come here."

Lingqi thought as she found herself leaning her head against her hand.

"Hmm, so this is the class that my adorable granddaughter."

"…!"

Having heard a familiar mature and dignified tone, Lingqi found herself shooting up as the last person before the teacher came into the classroom. A rather tall white-haired, blue-eyed middle-aged man, who didn't appear to be an old man at all, without prominent wrinkles; his well-built physique could be seen underneath the professional suit he was wearing.

Not one person thought that this person there was a man no older than fifty, and looked to still be in his physical prime. Staring at the man, caused normal people to think that they were looking at someone who stood at a high position wherever he was from.

"…?"

Turning his attention toward his granddaughter, who looked confused about his presence. Instead of uttering a word to explain things, Jie instead smiled and waved his hand, appearing more like a grandfather now. He kept on heading in the direction of the other parents before standing in a straight-up position.

"…," Lingqi still found herself confused about her grandfather's presence, aside from seeing him in human form a couple of times. But, she hadn't mentioned the Classroom Visit, but felt something odd. "…uh, Grandpa Jie?"

[That's impressive. I didn't say anything, but you could tell that it was going to speak with you like this. I thought it would be easier to speak like this because it looked as if you had some questions.]

"Uh, what're you doing here?"

Lingqi asked.

[Hm, I'm here to see my granddaughter, of course. I'd received word about this Classroom Visit from that Kensei fellow and thought that my adorable granddaughter would end up feeling lonely.]

"I-I wasn't l-lonely. I'm not a young girl anymore," Lingqi replied in her head, but Jie could almost immediately tell that she was pouting despite not seeing her turning around. "S-So, K-Kensei mentioned that we were all having these classroom visits?"

[Yeah, he's quite the kind lad. He contacted me and informed me about this event and the time beforehand. There are several different events that he informed me about too that this school will be having too. So, I'll be coming to all those too.]

"Ah, what about mother and the others, back at home?"

[Hm, don't be worried about them. There has been less activity from the Black Dragon Alliance and Jun in China a while back. I believe that he and his main forces have been moved right into this region. At this point, none of the leftovers is going to pose much of a threat. Besides….]

"Besides…?"

[Your mother and siblings wanted to see a recording of you, during these school activities. Hmm, she taught me to work this thing called a digital camera.]

At that comment, Lingqi slowly turned around to find her grandfather was holding a digital camera aimed straight at her. She knew that her grandfather wasn't the most technologically savvy person, not surprising that he was among the oldest living humans from a different age. But, there was a part of her that felt embarrassed about the thought of being recorded.

A bigger part of herself felt happy that she had someone from her family right there behind her during this event, which warmed up her heart more than anything.

"Thank you, Kensei."

[Hmhm, so when do you plan on marrying that lad? I think he'd make a good husband for you.]

"G-G-Grandpa Jieeee!"

Lingqi screamed in her head, her face flushed from the embarrassment welling up within her. It took almost all of her willpower not to do that out loud.

Despite all that, from there, the Classroom Visits from her end continued as such.

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Meanwhile, in Classroom 2-D, the parents and guardians gathered in their second-year children's class, but the sole addition was Nariko, who focused her attention on her oldest brother. Upon seeing Nariko, who was held by Tetsuo, multiple parents, more so mothers couldn't help cooing at the adorable child. If it wasn't for the fact all their husbands were there, the single fathers would've tried flirting with their wives.

In front of the class, the teacher, a male stood in front of the class, having handed out what looked to be clay blocks to the students moments ago. It was odd considering that their teacher wasn't an art teacher of any kind, but it was handed out to them.

"So, students, I know you're curious about the reason that I handed out these PVC clay blocks to you all," he had answered the question without asking. "Well, I talked to my brother, who's an English teacher at another school, which is considered a rival to us. And we thought about comparing the sculptures that both of our students made. So, show me whatever you students can sculpt!"

Having been given those instructions from their teacher, the students started sculpting something with their hands as their parents watched. Of course, it wasn't expected and the students weren't talented at something, such as sculpting. Well, that couldn't be said about one student, in particular.

"W-Wow."

"I haven't seen such a thing."

"Look at her hands."

All the students turned their attention to Alice, who was diligently and adeptly moving both her hands and fingers around the block of clay in front of her. There wasn't the slightest change in her experience as she continued working on the block before her as if already knowing what was going to be made. Almost all the students were aware that Alice had a natural talent in art, based on her work in Art Class, which was second to none.

"Ara, Alice sure is a natural talent at everything related to art."

"Hahaha, Alice-nee, Alice-nee."

Nariko adorably said, clapping her hands.

Others such as Kensei, Zane, and Lena too were working on their clay blocks, knowing what they were going to make. Although, not the same as Alice, the students were aware that the three of them were top tier among all the students in school.

"Done."

Kensei announced, finishing up what he was sculpting.

"E-Excellent, Kensei-kun."

The thing that Kensei was sculpting was an Asian Dragon with its mouth opened wide, there was a decent amount of detail added to it, not surprising considering he spent time around one.

"Hahaha, Dragon, Dragon."

Nariko said, sounding happy after seeing what Kensei sculpted, causing him to turn around and wave toward his younger sister.

"Finished."

Zane added, causing the teacher to stare at his finished work.

"Z-Zane-kun."

The thing that Zane sculpted was a detailed model of a mech suit, not something that came from the anime he'd watched. But, instead, it was one modeled based on his imagination. His detailed work wasn't surprising as he was an inventor in almost all aspects.

"That's the hands of a true Wayland at work!"

"That's my darling son!"

Zane tried holding back his embarrassment at both Smith's and Anne's comments, something that wasn't at all too expected from them.

"…."

Lena didn't utter a single word as she finished.

"L-Lena-san."

The thing that Lena sculpted was a tree bearing some resemblance to that of one found in the other world, where the dark elves live.

"Ufufu, my darling daughter is so talented."

"Good work, Len."

"…mother, father."

Lena uttered under her breath, feeling some redness around her cheek at the compliment.

"That does look good, Lena."

Zane said, turning to see the tree she'd sculpted.

"If I wanted a compliment I'd ask someone else," Lena harshly said, before turning her attention elsewhere, but she did appreciate the compliment inside. "Why don't you talk to that childish Maou's sister?"

"Eh," Zane seemed confused about the sudden comment, not seeming to understand the previous comment. "As I know two of them, and talked to one of their sisters personally. I guess she means Sona, but I talked to her due to the fact she was interested in our group. Lena's too confusing sometimes."

""Ah, young love.""

Both Anne and Ingrid uttered under their breath.

"…done."

Alice said, as before their teacher could utter a single word, his eyes seemed to almost pop out of his head.

"A-A-A-Alice-san. Th-Th-This is…."

Their teacher couldn't finish as he was awestruck by Alice's finished product.

It was a sculpture of Kensei, but it wasn't a normal one, instead, it was him shirtless, bearing a resemblance to a samurai in the middle of a battle or before one. In his hands, there were two swords, one Kurogane and the other one nameless, with a third sheathed beside him. A great amount of detail, from the swords and wounds he had on his torso, face, and arms from the battle could be seen in the sculpture.

"This is amazing! I knew that you were talented in areas such as this, but witnessing such a thing is remarkable."

Their teacher praised her, showing stars in his eyes about the sculpture before him.

Seconds later, multiple students, female students started crowding around Alice with sparkling and excited eyes, while staring at the sculpture.

"I'll pay five thousand!"

"No, no, I'll pay six thousand!"

"No, I'll pay eight thousand!"

"If I can't have the real think! I, at least, want that sculpture!"

Those were some of the comments from the female students around them, while Kensei started giving out a wry after hearing them all.

"Well, I don't know whether to feel honored. Or, at least worried."

Kensei said, wondering what these female students or fans would do to get at least a photo of him.

"…."

Alice was almost stumped from the continuous barrage of prices originating from the various female students, all of whom wanted the detailed sculpture Kensei. Instead of giving them a response, she stood straight up from her seat and then started approaching the back.

"Nari-chan, do you want a sculpture of your strong older brother?"

Alice asked, giving a faint smile.

"Yes! Nii-nii is super strong!"

Nariko replied.

[Kyaaa~!]

Instead of being mad about losing the sculpture, almost all the female students and mothers in the classroom felt their hearts skipping a beat from the cuteness radiating from Nariko. Putting a faint spell right on the sculpture to ensure it wouldn't end up breaking, Alice handed it to the two-year-old, who hugged it in her arms.

"Hehehe~"

Nariko laughed as she hugged onto the sculpture, causing Kensei, Tetsuo, and Natsumi to laugh a bit. During all this, the students soon returned to their desks to finish their sculptures. The teacher began to take an assortment of photos of the sculptures meant to show his brother from the other school.

---

During their lunch period, the members of the Public Morals Committee, joined by Alice were heading toward the club room to eat, while the parents were preoccupied talking among themselves. But, their group wasn't alone as someone among their group was getting acquainted with someone else.

"Aren't you just the cutest?"

"Hehehe~"

Surprisingly enough, Lingqi was acting cutesy as she was holding Nariko in her hands, who looked to have taken a liking to the older teen. It has been the first time that their group has seen Lingqi acting like this around someone, but it wasn't surprising considering the two-year-old was adorable.

"Do you want to go upsy daisy~?"

"Yes, yes."

"Here we go, upsy daisy~"

At that, Lingqi started lifting Nariko many times before tossing her up into the air, then caught her, something she repeated different times. Throughout this, the infant was laughing the entire time as Lingqi continued to catch her in her arms. Catching her the last time, Lingqi couldn't help wrapping her arms around Nariko, while rubbing her cheek against hers.

"Oh my god, you're just too adorable for words. You remind me so much of my sister when she was a baby."

Lingqi couldn't help mentioning Nariko's adorableness each time.

"Well, this is a new side of Lingqi that I hadn't expected."

Claire stated.

"I think we were all like that the first time we saw Nari-chan."

Kunou added.

"Hmm, Ken-sama's younger sister was so adorable the first time that I met her too," Ravel stated, she has a clear recollection of holding Nariko and found herself immediately enamored. "And she's so bright too~"

"So, Claire, what was it like having Diehauser going to your first classroom visit?"

Alice curiously asked.

"Hmm, it was a new experience. I nearly laughed when he cheered me on after getting solving an answer that we were given by our teacher."

Claire replied, almost thinking back to see Diehauser looking flustered after realizing what he'd gone. Although, it did end up in him earning some attention from the other single mothers.

"Well, there's never a dull moment when the supernatural parents are involved in the Classroom Visits. But, it does have the added effect of bringing all the parents together…and bragging to each other sometimes."

Kensei stated.

"Yeah, that does happen a lot doesn't it?"

Alice asked, showing little-to-no emotion behind that comment.

That comment caused them to turn their attention to the blonde-haired young woman, whose parents weren't here in the first place. Lingqi and Ravel had become aware of their situation before and after joining their group, as such, both were aware of Alice's situation too. None of them were aware whether or not her parents thought what their daughter was doing or whether she was alive.

Not that Alice attempted to contact them, but she was at least aware that her parents' business and home returned to normal. It could've been more because of the guilt she felt, considering that her mothers laid waste to her hometown. Though it'd returned to normal, a large amount of debt had been built up from the repairs done to their business and everything else.

Because of that, Alice donated money made from the paintings and art made to her parents and her hometown; thus handling the accumulated debt and more than that.

"Hmm, what's wrong?"

Alice, noticing their stares, looked at the group confused, and asked that question.

"Nothing. Just thinking about what we're going to talk about first after getting into the club room."

Kensei came up with a response to that without either of them needing to put much effort into it, but Alice couldn't find herself believing that. Not much time passed as their group approached the entrance leading into the Public Morals Committee club room. After he unlocked the door, Kensei entered the club room but stopped as he was starting to let the women in first.

"Uh, Kensei, what's…wrong?"

Claire asked, walking beside him and realizing what made him stop.

Soon enough, the others realized what that was too….

"Hmm, there are always some good fashion choices."

A familiar voice could be heard inside the Public Morals Committee.

Laying down on their stomach, on one of their couches was Minako, eating potato chips and reading from one of the latest fashion magazines. She wasn't wearing shoes and swung her legs back and forth in the air. She noticed their presence but didn't stop until finishing the page.

"So, Kensei, do you think this would look good on me? I think it's cute, but I'd like a second opinion."

Minako nonchalantly asked, sitting down less crossed on the couch and showing Kensei the magazine page.

From appearances alone, it looked to be a beautiful pink and white yukata, with multiple cherry blossom patterns designed on it. All in all, that yukata would look beautiful on Minako since it went along with her hair and particular skin tone.

"Yeah, that would look great on you, Minako. There's no doubt about that."

Kensei replied, causing a smile to appear on her face.

"Then, I'll buy this one."

Minako answered, then leaped off the couch and landed on her feet.

"Minako, so that means, she's…."

"Yep, my name is Minako Kushihashi, the amazing Sakura-hime," Minako replied to Lingqi's question, then shaped her fingers into a "V" right in front of her right eye, while winking. "I'm also Kensei's childhood friend."

Lingqi could tell that Minako has a special kind of aura around her, a little bit different from the people that she's met thus far. She could tell that she had a sacred gear within herself, though she was well aware of that fact already. Aside from that, Lingqi was able to tell that there was something else different from whatever her sacred gear. Just as she was in thought, Minako headed straight in front of Lingqi with curious eyes.

"Oh, I see, you're the new girl."

Minako said, smiling straight at Lingqi, giving off a friendly air.

"Ah, yeah, my name is Lu Lingqi."

"Hmmhmm, I'm sure you're already starting to like being among the Kibou Alliance. All of them are good people, as well as fun people to be around," Minako stated, before turning her attention over to Nariko, who looked happy to see her. "And our little Nari-chan seemed to have become comfortable around you. And speaking of this adorable wittle darling, how have you been?"

"Hehehe, fine, fine."

Nariko replied as Minako started petting the young girl's head.

"So, what're you doing here, Minako-san?"

Claire curiously asked.

"Hmm, well I'm on break for a little bit from being Sakura-hime. And so, I'll be spending a couple of days with you all, which I'm looking forward to getting to know the newer girls too."

Minako replied, turning her attention to Ravel and Lingqi.

"Well, I hope to get to know the idol herself."

"Yes, I've heard a lot about Minako-sama from Ken-sama."

Lingqi and Ravel replied, looking forward at Minako.

"Heh, and I'm looking forward to getting to know you two. I've heard a lot about Ravel-chan from Kensei and the others too," Minako stated, in response to looking at Ravel, then made a teasing smile. "I also heard that you're a notorious tsundere."

"Huh, u-uh for the last time, I'm not a tsundere!"

Ravel replied, showing a flustered look after being called a tsundere by an idol too.

[….]

"Hehe, Ravey is so silly~"

Kensei and the others tried holding back their laughter, but Nariko wasn't able to hold back hers as she gave out an adorable laugh. Despite being embarrassed after being once again called a tsundere, Ravel recovered having heard Nariko's laughter.

"Aw, Nari-chan~"

Ravel said, placing a hand on her chest.

From there, the group pulled out their homemade lunches, while taking out their seats on the couch; in addition to Minako, who had her lunch too, which her mother prepared.

"So, does anyone mind catching me up on current events," Minako asked, as she sat legs crossed on the couch. "I pretty much know about the incident that'd happened in China to some extent."

"Well, what led to that was our vacation being ruined was the appearance of some people calling themselves the Hero Faction."

Claire stated with her usual bluntness.

"Uh, I apologize for that."

Lingqi said, still feeling a bit guilty about that.

"I didn't mean to state that you had anything to do with it Lingqi-san. If anyone of us were in the same situation, I think that we would've done the same thing too. Besides, it was because of that situation that we were all able to even become acquainted in the first place."

Claire reiterated, showing more of a gentle smile and tone.

"Yes, Claire-san is correct. Also, if anyone is to blame for that situation, then it would be the people from the Hero Faction and those among that Black Dragon Alliance too. You haven't done anything wrong, aside from trying to do the right thing for everyone else."

Kunou added, having the same kind of enthusiasm and understanding as usual.

"Right. We're over all that."

Kensei finished as Nariko could be seen sitting on his lap, eating the meat that he picked up using his chopsticks.

All their comments were something that made Lingqi, all the more glad that she found their group went she did.

"They're right, you know," Minako stated, finishing eating one of the pieces of food she'd already picked up. "You shouldn't stress the details or situation no matter what, especially if it was something already out of your control. I think that it could've been fate or something that led you to find Kensei and the others, who happened to have been there too."

"No doubt about that. More so, since I'd just become aware that I somehow met people from her hometown after I was freed from Hagun Island first."

"Hm, wasn't that around the time that you said you got into a fight with a dragon?"

Minako asked, recalling hearing that from Kensei.

"Yeah, apparently, because Kensei held back the dragon that'd attacked people from Lingqi's group, they were able to return to their hometown with some medicinal herbs."

Alice replied.

"If it wasn't for him, then the White Tiger Sect would've lost some of our members from the previous assault we'd suffered some time before. I still can't thank him enough for doing that for our people and whoever answered our prayers to save our people."

"See! That just proves that you and Kensei were meant to encounter one another, almost as if the red thread of fate itself has linked the two of you together."

Minako added, showing a brilliant smile as she continued eating her lunch.

"Ugh, please don't say that."

Lingqi said, flustered about that phrasing knowing what it meant as an important tale from her homeland. But, it's been made worse considering that her grandfather started to telepathically tease Lingqi about the entire thing in the middle of class.

"And well, if we're mentioning recent events, then I believe that it might be the situation involving me being traded to my mother after my brother became reclusive."

Ravel replied, but there was some hint of concern based on her tone alone.

"Hmm, if you don't want to talk about it, then you don't need to. I can get the basic gist about it at some point. So, you don't need to force yourself to explain," Minako stated, much to Ravel's relief and happiness. "So, since all of the members of the Sword Team, there's something that I've been meaning to ask."

"I can guess where this is going."

"Eh?"

Nariko was confused as Kensei covered the two-year-old's ears just in case anything said would end up being far too mature for her. Knowing Minako, whatever she was going to ask either of them might end up regarding their relationship or feelings.

"So, which one of you likes Kensei?"

Minako nonchalantly asked, causing Kensei, Claire, Kunou, and Alice to look on not so much surprised about it.

""Eh?!""

Ravel and Lingqi replied, visually and flustered from the sudden question from Minako.

"W-W-What're you asking us?!"

Ravel asked.

"Um, I'm asking whether or not you've developed feelings for Kensei here," Minako replied, pointing at Kensei as he continued covering Nariko's ears. "I know at least, Ravel here has feelings for Kensei."

"H-H-Huh, why me?!"

"Hm, well, I doubt that you'd be here if you weren't at least interested in Kensei. And I'm aware that Kensei saved you from a situation, because of a certain green-haired nekomata. Also, as a tsundere, I'm sure that he…."

"I-I'm not a tsundere! And I-It's not like I like him or anything, I'm just here to widen my horizon."

Ravel stated, crossing her arms, once again ironically sounding like a tsundere.

"Tsundere~"

Minako teased, while Ravel pouted at the comment.

"And Lingqi…."

"I know where this is going, and I might like Kensei, but it's not like I'm in love with him," Lingqi stated without sounding dishonest about her feelings on that matter. "I mean, come on, I might not know what falling in love with someone feels like. But, Kensei and I have barely known one another for not even a month."

"She's right, Minako. So stop trying to force a relationship."

"Ouch."

Minako wined as Kensei bonked the idol on top of her hand with a not-so-hard karate chop, having removed one from one of his sister's ears. The infant herself was still looking a bit confused about the situation at hand, but it didn't stop her from eating from her brother's bento box.

"You know, you're among the two people allowed to do that," Minako stated, rubbing the top of her head a little. "I just want to ensure that love blossoms here and pointing out some hidden feelings shouldn't be wrong. But, it just might be wrong to bring up something that secret."

"Oh my god, you finally realized that. You cleared one hurdle."

"Careful now, or no more private concerts."

Minako pouted while poking Kensei's right cheek a couple of times.

Ravel and Lingqi felt some relief from Kensei's interruption, but neither of them could come to hate or have some distaste for Minako. From the perspective of anyone, she looked like the kind of person who lives life without the desire to have regrets about holding anything back. A genuine free spirit without anything other than the purest of genuine intentions behind her actions.

"So, as an apology. How about a private concert to celebrate our gathering?"

Minako suggested as she brought up that kind of suggestion in front of them, something that anyone who heard of Sakura-hime would be interested in.

"Of course, I've heard one of your songs from a friend of mine before."

"Yes, it'd be interesting hearing the idol herself up close."

Both Lingqi and Ravel were, of course, interested in the idea.

Despite not knowing what was going on, at first, Nariko became happy as it appeared as if something fun was about to start. Having received the go-ahead from those around her, Minako got up from her seat, then started to stand in front of the entire group. Clearing her throat, she started singing in front of them as if she was performing and giving her best effort.

As one would expect, it was a beautiful performance using an enticing voice that'd touched the hearts of whoever heard. Hearing Minako up close caused Ravel and Lingqi to realize the reason everyone, human or supernatural alike would love hearing her sing in person. Finishing up, she received applause from those inside the room, and all of them finished eating their lunch.

---

"Hah, well, it's been a long time since I was last here."

Tetsuo said, sitting in the outside area of the Amagiri Clan's main shrine.

Of course, as the Last Amagiri, Kensei always ensured that the various locations owned by the Amagiri Clan were maintained without exception. Outside, Tetsuo was sitting down with Kensei, Naoto, and Nariko, with Natsumi at the Amagiri Residence assisting Claire in cooking. Since the school ended, thus the Classroom Visits, all of their parents and/or guardians hung around their children.

At the Amagiri Residence, Claire wasn't alone as Natsumi, Yasaka, Kunou, Kurumi, and Minako were helping her in preparing a big dinner. Zane and Lena were with their parents, showing them around their station who were all interested in their current business; the same thing could be said about Maria, Hisui, as well as Rui with their parents too. Lingqi and Jie were having some time together between both a grandchild and grandparent in a special space at the Kibou Alliance, though it seemed as if the two would be sparring soon.

"Hm, I would've liked going to the Classroom Visits too."

Naoto pointed out, almost feeling left out.

Now, a thirteen-year-old, Naoto has matured, but maintained more of his softer features; his hair has grown out a bit more, but not as much as Tetsuo's when he was a teenager.

"Well, Kibou Academy is among the best high schools in Japan. So, it wouldn't be odd if you transferred there as soon as you become old enough. You could travel from home to school or move here with Kensei and the others to make it easier. Or, would you rather be interested in living alone?"

"I wouldn't mind trying living alone for some time, since Aniki did the same thing."

Naoto replied, showing more of an interest in living alone instead of with another relative.

"That does mature of you Naoto. But, don't forget something important."

"What would that be, Aniki?"

"If you come here, then Akari would follow you too. And that means you two might end up living under the same roof alone."

Kensei mentioned wearing more of a teasing smile on his face while nudging his younger brother's shoulder. At such a realization, Naoto's face started turning bright red from the embarrassment building up within him.

"I-I-I d-d-doubt t-t-that A-A-Akari-chan would…."

Naoto spluttered, unable to finish that sentence as Kensei, Tetsuo, and Nariko started laughing about his flushed expression.

"So, I can guess that neither of you has made much progress in your relationship."

"Uh, I wouldn't know about what to do in regards to starting a relationship with Akari-chan. I mean, I doubt she'd think about me as anything other than a friend or rival."

"Come on, don't doubt yourself. I know that Akari is a tomboy, but I'm sure that even she started realizing that the both of you have started growing into more than friends. As your brother, the main advice that I could give you is not to rush anything, but don't be afraid to amid your feelings."

Kensei replied, wrapping his arm around Naoto's shoulder, who always felt better after receiving any advice from the older brother he'd admired so much.

"He's right, you know. I mean, look at me, I fell in love with my rival, despite us fighting as if we were trying to kill each other from time to time. Well, Sakura was never the kind of person who'd admit to her feelings or things that a normal girl wouldn't mind," Tetsuo said leaning forward. "Despite being an amazing cook, she'd always become flustered about being complimented about it. Most times, she wouldn't cook for some time afterward. But, the main person who could calm her down was Natsumi, not too surprising considering she's always been that kind of person. Akari is fiery and headstrong, but I doubt that she'd ignore your or her feelings for long."

Tetsuo's response caused all three of his children to look straight at some surprised by the emotions that came from him. It truly showed that he does love Sakura and Natsumi too, without love one over the other. There was a faint silence after that, but then Naoto glanced over to Kensei.

"Aniki, I wanted to know if you would you'd like to have a match with me?"

"Well, that's an interesting and sudden request. So, what would be the reason?"

Kensei asked back, wanting to know Naoto's sudden reason for wanting to have a sparring match with him.

"I wanted to test out my Tenryuu Ittou-ryuu against you and also what I'd inherited from my mother too. I wanted to see what it could do against your Tougen Amagiri-ryuu."

Naoto gave a strong response, showing no doubt in his determination.

"Well, what kind of older brother would I be if I didn't agree to that?"

Kensei replied, not going against his younger brother's request, and prepared to stand up, but someone had stopped them.

"I have an idea too, but that's if you two are fine with that."

"And what would that idea be?"

Kensei asked, with him and Naoto being interested in hearing what it was.

"Kensei, when was the last time that you and I had a sparring session?"

"Huh," Kensei was almost surprised about that comment, but then started thinking about it. "Well, surprising as it might sound, the last time we sparred was when I was around seven. We haven't had much time to spar as I'm preoccupied with our group, while you're often dealing with things on your end."

"So, that makes it much better. During our match, Naoto will witness the entire thing since his particular style also uses the unique vision he'd inherited from Natsumi. He managed to awaken it from training, but he hasn't come close to mastering it yet. Besides, there was something that I've been meaning to talk to you about. So, it would be killing two birds, with one stone."

"I'd like to see a match between Aniki and Otou-san. I was too young to remember what that was like."

Hearing that his father and older brother would end up fighting was an opportunity that he didn't want to miss out on. Thus far, Naoto has sparred against Kensei and Tetsuo separately, but he hasn't seen either of them fighting against them before. Getting the go-ahead from him, Tetsuo handed off an interested Nariko to Naoto, who took her off his hands.

Seeing that he'd be fighting, Tetsuo removed his blazer, then he started rolling up the sleeves of his white dress shirt. Kensei too removed his school blazer, and removed Kurogane from out of its sleeve, with both of them now standing in the open area. Before starting, Kensei performed a seal using his hands, then a barrier spread out all around the area. It was meant to keep the outside area and plant life from being damaged, as a result of what the battle would cause.

"Huh, it has been a long time since we last sparred like this," Kensei thought, then started recalling the last time he and Tetsuo fought when he was seven. Of course, his father didn't get serious against a child, but that didn't mean that he ever willingly lower his guard against his child. "I'm starting to get excited to see whether or not I could get him to fight seriously."

He unsheathed Kurogane from its sheath, which remained beside him. Tetsuo, on the other hand, raised his right arm as a black and silver katana, emitting dragon power manifested in his hands. As father and son stood in front of one another in a prepared, natural stance, there was a new feeling that originated from Kurogane. It was as if Kurogane recognized the katana in Tetsuo's hand.

"Oh, there was one thing that I forgot to mention more thing before. Both the katanas that Sakura wielded in the past, Sakurazaki and Yozakura were Niryuu Kaitou forged by Amakuni. That includes the katana in my hands of the same ranking, Ryuuou."

Kensei was surprised as the sword in Tetsuo's hands was also one forged by Amakuni, but considering that the people who were aware of him would be those aware of the supernatural. As the descendant of Samurai, and the heir to his clan, no doubt a young Tetsuo would want a katana from the Immortal Swordsmith.

"I wasn't expecting that, not surprising the reason that Kurogane is reacting like this. But, unlike before, I can tell its dragon aura is more natural instead of being something injected into it."

"No doubt, I requested a sword that would go along with my sacred gear. But, I didn't expect that Amakuni-dono would be able to forge a dragon sword for me," Tetsuo said, recalling the first feeling that he had after holding his Ryuuou in his hands for the first time, which remained now. "But, let's save our conversation for later."

"Right, you're chatty today. I almost thought…."

Before Kensei could finish speaking, he looked to find that Tetsuo closed the distance between them in almost a second. He looked to find Tetsuo's sword, Ryuuou close to cutting him, but Kensei managed to block it barely by using Kurogane.

"Ugh."

It could've been either from the late block or Tetsuo's strength, or even both, but Kensei felt a decent amount of pressure behind that swing. He recovered and fixed his stance as he went in for a slash, one that his father was able to block without changing his expression. Both father and firstborn son stood before one another, where the two continued exchanging blows or blocking one another's attacks.

"Wah."

Nariko sat on Naoto's lap, letting out an amazing tone while watching the match.

Though it was almost impossible for her infant's eyes to perceptive everything, there were sparkles in the air from their swords colliding. For Naoto, who trained, all their movements were almost impossible to follow, but that was the point of Tetsuo telling him to train the ability he inherited from Natsumi.

"…."

Her second older brother let out a faint breath as he started focusing on his perception, in response to this, there seemed to be a faint light, as his eyes seemed to be transformed to resemble a dragon's. After doing so, Naoto's perception improved as he could view the match much clearer. Aside from that, he could notice the wafting aura their bodies and weapons were giving off too.

Natsumi, who was born into the Shinra Clan among the Five Principal Clans was born with special eyes that were able to see things no one else could. Instead of being the result of a sacred gear, it was an ability she was born with different from her parent's. Because of that, Naoto and thus Nariko inherited their mother's ability to perceive things differently too.

Though theirs would end up being possibly different from hers, after awakening it, he named it Dragon Eyes. No matter what it might turn into, he was able to perceive their moves and aura, much different than he was able to beforehand.

"Well, he's as strong and skilled as ever. I haven't been able to break through his guard, or make him change his expression once," Kensei said as he brought his sword downwards at Tetsuo, who blocked it again without using both of his hands. "Not surprising, considering mom was a technique-type, whose slashes were almost too far for a trained person to see. And him, a power-type, who focused on training his power and gained a rigid defense."

"Huh, this is the first time that we fought in a long time. I can see that he integrated those three other martial arts into the Amagiri-ryuu, but there are still some habits of the original there. Not surprisingly Sakura underwent a similar situation after creating her Sakuya Amagiri-ryuu."

Tetsuo replied, sounding as if he was advising Kensei too, all while fighting against him.

"Heh, let's see how you handle this one."

After leaping from Tetsuo to gain distance, Kensei stood in a prepared stance holding Kurogane in his hand, then channeled ki within him. He leaped forward straight toward Tetsuo at the blindspot he could see, then aimed a fast, high-powered slash straight at him. His father went in to defend against it, resulting in a collision of their katanas, while stirring up a massive dust cloud.

Because the barrier extended to Naoto and Nariko, the dust cloud didn't reach them, but it made it far more difficult to see. But, for him, he could see their shapes in the aura, as he could see that both of them started getting a bit serious.

"Hah, I see that you've started getting serious enough."

Kensei uttered in more of a strained voice.

As the smoke cleared, Tetsuo could be seen blocking the slash using more than one hand, as black scale-like markings could be seen covering his right arm. At the appearance of those draconic markings, Kensei could feel a greater increase in dragon power originating from Tetsuo.

"Well, it would be an insult if I didn't do at least this much. Though this is a sparring match, you've fought against stronger enough opponents for me to need to do this much."

Tetsuo stated, then from the movement of his arms, Kensei has pushed backward a good distance from him as he felt the force behind that one.

"I don't know how things would turn out if this wasn't a sparring match. I've fought against different people before with abilities, humans or supernatural. His physical abilities, sword skills, Crescent Edge, and Ryuuou have been honed and mastered," Kensei thought as he still felt the force behind Tetsuo's counter slash that'd pushed him to that distance. "He's different from Cao Cao and Ewald. Despite not being a Longinus, he's completely mastered his sacred gear, surpassing its original specs. It's not just that, he doesn't simply rely on using Crescent Edge, dad has continued honing himself as a human too."

Kensei could see that Tetsuo remained standing in the same position without showing any hesitance or opening in his stance while continuing to look forward. It appeared as if he was fighting against an actual dragon, staring him down instead of facing an actual person.

Instead of being deterred, he was more invested in the battle as he rushed forward towards his father, both went on with their collision of swords. Multiple sparks were produced from the collision of their Niryuu Kaitou, as both were wrapped in their respective auras.

"Humph."

After Kensei stepped backward to gain distance, Tetsuo swung his sword, releasing a black slash, which emitted a dragon aura. Reacting on reflex, he poured energy into Kurogane, then released a slash in an attempt to grant him enough to avoid it. As both slashes collided against one another, there was a shockwave produced from them, but it looked as if Tetsuo's slash overpowered his.

"Jeez, I didn't have enough time to pour more energy into that slash."

Kensei stated as he recovered, but then noticed that the draconic markings on Tetsuo seemed to spread across his body, while the dragon power from him continued raising in response to it.

"This is going to be the last strike. So, let's see if you can try and match it."

Tetsuo said as a black dragon aura could be seen radiating from Ryuuo, with Kensei realizing that if he didn't try to match it, then he'd take a serious hit.

Having no other choice on the matter, Kensei started channeling a good amount of ki into Kurogane, but that was just the beginning. Going along with the feeling of exhilaration building up inside him, he infused dragon ki into it, causing a black aura to radiate from Kurogane. Doing that, both Kensei and Tetsuo released their black slashes at one another. Once their clashes collided against one another, a much stronger shockwave was produced from them, which would've destroyed the garden if it wasn't for the barrier.

---

"Hah, that was more than a sparring session."

Kensei breathed out, feeling as if he'd undergone a good workout after their so-called sparring session.

"Well, you certainly deserve the right to be called a leader of your team. I haven't used Crescent Edge in an actual match for some time."

Tetsuo pointed out as he willed Ryuuou away, causing it to vanish in a mass of aura.

"If it wasn't for the fact that you once told me that was previously a Twice Critical, then I wouldn't have believed it myself. Though, I guess that it proved to what limit a sacred gear can grow and evolve as long as you continue to maintain your desire and imagination," Kensei said, standing up and sheathing Kurogane. "But, I believe that you could hold your own against the last Longinus user that I fought against."

"You wouldn't be the first person to say that. Azazel kept requesting me to fight against the sacred gear users he was in the middle of training to show them what someone who mastered them looks like. I ended up fighting with his prized Slash Dog because the Vanishing Dragon wasn't there too."

"Well, that's something that I'd like to hear about. So, what was that thing you wanted to talk to me about?"

"It's not just you who should hear about it, but also Naoto and Nariko too. Well, I doubt that Nariko is old enough to be able to understand it all, so I'll talk to her again when she's old enough to."

Hearing that comment from Tetsuo, Kensei realized that it was time to have that particular conversation since the four of them have gathered here. Returning to their seats, Naoto let a light breath escape from his mouth as he'd stopped using his Dragon Eyes. But, then both he and Nariko looked happier after witnessing the sparring match between Kensei and Tetsuo.

"That was an awesome match, right Nari-chan?"

"Yes, Nii-Nii, and Tou-tou were cool."

Nariko happily replied to Naoto's question.

"That's cool. So, what did you learn from the match, Naoto?"

"Oh, um, Aniki is still in the process of developing his sword style and powers, which are strong already. But, you held the advantage against him, because you've honed yours already to their pinnacle."

Naoto replied, wondering if that was the actual answer.

"Good, that's the answer," Tetsuo replied, petting Naoto's head, as he looked flustered from the sudden affection from his father. "At this point, I've mastered what I learned and gained from my life fighting against all manner of opponents and beings. But, you and Kensei are still in the process of developing yourselves as swordsmen, with potential that surpasses mine. You two can raise using what you'd inherited from me and your mothers more than me. And this little one here is going to start her journey when she becomes of age too."

"Hehe."

Nariko laughed as she received a petting from Tetsuo too.

"You're not going to pat my head too, are you?"

Kensei asked, sending a 'cautious' look at Tetsuo, who stared back at him amused.

"No, you're too much like me and your mother to let that happen."

Tetsuo replied, laughing a bit.

"So, I'm guessing that this is going to be about the dragon whose blood you drank. You've kinda been tiptoeing around it for some time whenever I asked about it. If it was a normal evil dragon, then you would've told me that it was nothing to be asked about."

"You guessed right. To be honest, each time I think about talking about it, I'm reminded of that battle against him," a sigh escaped from Tetsuo's mouth as he continued looking forward. "A fight against him, then Crom Cruach, an Evil Dragon among Evil Dragons made me reevaluate myself and the kind of fighter that I wanted to grow into. All the things I gained came from training in the basic combat methods. Instead of something complex for Crescent Edge, it's a simpler version of dragonization, combined with Twice Critical's doubling ability. As the dragon marks spread, it multiplies my physical abilities and power depending on how much it covers me."

Kensei and Naoto could understand the reason behind the draconic markings that spreads across Tetsuo's every time he activates it. As well as his swordsmanship, which seemed to be among the basic lessons they'd learned, but Tetsuo honed them to this length.

"That evil dragon I fought before Crom Cruach was named Kuroki, an eastern evil dragon from here. He wasn't a famous one, he was simply a young dragon…well, 'young' for a dragon. Despite being one, he simply wanted to raise to the same heights as legendary dragons without causing mayhem. Crom Cruach said he met Kuroki after he left Japan to train himself. It seemed as if he'd assisted in his training by sending to him to some location exclusive to dragons, called the Dragon Range."

"The Dragon Range?"

It was the first time that Kensei heard about something like that before.

"It's supposed to be someplace that's supposed to bless the powerful while bringing death to those without it. Crom Cruach said that was the last time that he saw Kuroki until that time different evil dragons started to attack, but it looked as if, he was still in the process of recovering from whatever training he did there."

"It sounds like you got lucky."

For, Kensei, it sounded as if Kuroki, despite not being a legendary dragon, was still considered strong enough to consider a potential one. Also, the Dragon Range sounded as if it'd be a location that he would be interested in exploring himself in the future. But, it made him wonder what would've happened if Kuroki was in top condition.

"Tell me about it, that left a bad taste in my mouth after hearing that. I enjoyed fighting him nonetheless, more so after he'd managed to regain his sense," Kensei and Naoto were surprised to hear about that, as other dragons all remained under control. "I think that it was because whoever controlled them was more focused on manipulating Kuraokami than the others. I couldn't count the number of times he'd broken my balance breaker, and during all that he'd kept adapting to the fight. He showed an evil dragon's resolve and vitality to continue on fighting even if its body is destroyed. I would've lost if I hadn't bet everything into that one last attack. If I fought against him a year later, then I might've lost that fight."

"I don't know many people who could admit to that."

"Well, most think that winning and losing are two different things, but both lets someone grow. And on that day, I experienced a win and a loss. It was because of that day that I was able to reach this point," Tetsuo started letting a sigh escape from his mouth. "I haven't talked about that moment in a long time, but if anyone needed to hear it, then it has to be you three. I drank Kuroki's blood, which ended up being passed down to you three. And learning more about it is going to become something important for your individual growth in the future."

Hearing and understanding the meaning behind Tetsuo's words for them, because, for them, it could lead to any kind of development in the future. For Kensei, someone among a clan of special power users. Naoto is an heir whose sacred gear lets him manifest a sword from his soul. And Nariko, who already started to manifest her sacred gear despite her age.

"Hearing about this Kuroki makes me want to fight him for myself. Well, I might end up getting a chance since the evil dragons can revive themselves, but the process is supposed to be lengthy."

"Trust me, I'm sure that you'd love fighting against him."

"I wouldn't mind fighting against him too. Otou-san said that he struggled against him, and you're someone that I want to be able to surpass too."

Naoto replied, showing that he planned on surpassing his father in the future, something that caused the usually stoic man to give a genuine smile.

"Alright, but don't think that I'll go easy on you."

There was laughter between the four of them, as despite being not completely aware of the situation, Nariko loved the atmosphere around her. The atmosphere around them remained in the same manner until it was time for them all to head back.

---

"Look at our darling daughters."

Galahad said, pointing at the screen, where the parents and guardians were sharing their particular recordings of their child. The recording, showed Maria answering the questions given by their female teacher with all the calm and confidence she'd had. It wasn't simply her alone, as Layla and Iris, who she and her adoption could be seen on their different recordings.

"That doesn't compare to mine! No daughter or child can compare to Hinata's and mine."

Ichirou commented, showing the utmost doting from a helicopter parent.

"Ichirou, don't forget what I mentioned about not starting rivalries with other fathers."

Hinata reminded, staring seriously at her husband.

After finishing the amazing dinner prepared by the combination of six female cooks, the parents gathered inside the living room to share their recordings. All the adults were indulging in the alcohol prepared by the Kibou Alliance, something that their group relished in.

Despite the adults enjoying themselves, their children weren't enjoying themselves as much considering that their parents were embarrassing themselves.

Kensei and the others were sitting down at the table, watching and listening to their parents' conversation with one another. Some of those being mentioned felt a deep-seated embarrassment welling up within themselves as most went as far as to cover their faces.

"Uh, not that I don't appreciate the compliments, but dad can be too embarrassing when giving compliments."

Maria said, leaning her head against her palm.

"Tell me about it. You have it easier than me, my dad is embarrassing all the time."

Hisui commented, almost covering her face with her hands from her father's embarrassing comments, as well as his attempts as trying to start rivalries with other parents over it. Much to her happiness, her mother, Hinata stuck him with a needle that knocked Ichirou out.

"Hahaha, I think that it's funny whenever our parents gather together."

Iris happily said.

"Yeah, I can agree with that."

Maria could understand the reason that Iris and Layla were more into the idea of this than others; for the former, she didn't have parents and wasn't born under normal circumstances; and the latter was pretty much abandoned by others. And it made her all the happier after her parents decided to adopt the two of them as their official daughters, causing her to smile toward her adoptive sisters.

"If we're talking about smart children, then my dear Zane is second to none."

Anne said, wearing a proud expression after reaching her son's recording.

"Don't you mean our Zane?"

Smith asked, raising his hand, but was silenced as soon as she turned to face him smiling.

"No."

"Uh, I see."

In response to his wife's comment, Smith looked on nervously as she returned to watching the screen.

"Well, I do admit that Zane is quite the intelligent person," Lars, Lena's father said, showing himself to show more of an interest in Zane's future. "I wouldn't be surprised if his name ends up being recorded in the Norse Faction's history, same as his ancestor."

"Yes, we often hear about the inventions and designs that Zane comes up from Lena whenever talking about him in her letters. She always sounds as if she's having fun assisting him here at the Kibou Alliance."

Ingrid said, smiling while placing her hands together.

"H-HUH, I-I n-never said anything like that!"

Lena replied, standing straight up wearing a flustered expression on her face.

In response to hearing that, Zane almost felt a bit heartfelt in learning that Lena did love working alongside him, it was something that he thought about from time to time though.

"W-Wipe that smile off your face."

Lena said, unable to contain the embarrassment building up within her, staring straight toward Zane, who wasn't able to stop himself from smiling.

Noticing their interaction between them, the others sitting at the same table wasn't able to stop themselves from smiling at the moment. For the longest time, Lena has been the harshest towards Zane, but seeing that she had such feelings for him was almost heartwarming to hear.

"I knew that Lena would be a good person for our dear Zane to be around."

Anne commented, smiling.

"Oh, now he's our Zane."

Smith added.

"What was that, dear?"

"N-Nothing."

Reacting to the dark smile and aura around Anne, Smith immediately buckled down unable to respond with any other response aside from that.

"I know that they're going to make a good couple in the future."

"I know, right. They look so compatible with one another."

As Zane's and Lena's mothers continued to converse with one another, Lena's embarrassment began building in her chest. It reached to the point where the dark elf in question stood up from her seat without uttering anything and headed towards the front door. After closing the door behind her, her mother looked one appearing as if she went a bit too far.

"Ara, it looks as if we went a bit too far."

Ingrid said, placing a hand in front of her mouth.

"Hmm, oh, I wonder what's going to happen."

Anne uttered under her breath, already guessing what was going to happen next.

"I should go and check up on her. Though, I might end up receiving a couple of harsh comments from her."

Zane said, standing up from his seat and then started following behind Lena, who'd exited the house from just all the embarrassing comments from their parents. Anne silently pattered herself on the back at being able to guess what her son would end up doing.

"Ara, well, this has been quite the fun situation. I didn't think that I'd be able to sit here talking about our children," Lady Phenex said, being amused by the comments she'd heard from the others. "Ravel seems to be having a good time going to a human school compared to schools in the Underworld."

Lord Phenex couldn't be there, as he and Zeoctius were still handling some of the comments from the other devils about them failing at marrying Riser and Rias. But, she'd happily taken photos and video of Ravel's first time at an ordinary school in the Human World. All of which were now being shown alongside the videos that Diehauser had taken of Claire too.

"O-Okaa-sama."

Ravel said, feeling flustered about the situation too.

"Hahaha, I can't wait to show these to my parents and the others at home. Claire has become a splendid person and student."

"Oh, Diehauser-ojisan."

Claire added, a bit flustered about the situation.

"I think that the one person who hasn't been mentioned here as much is Kensei."

Rui pointed out, leaning against her hand.

"Well, I highly doubt that my dad is going to do anything as embarrassing as that. Besides, I can't think about any kind of thing that could be…."

Before Kensei could finish that sentence.

"Well, this has been an incredible time with you all," Natsumi said, holding something that looked like a CD in her hands. "But, there's something that I promised a friend that I'd during a situation such as this."

"…I have a bad feeling about this."

Kensei said, already knowing who this 'friend' was.

"And I promised my dear friend, Sakura," after being proven right, Kensei mentally thought, "Ah, shit", as Natsumi connected the camera to their television. "That'd I'd show the adorable memories of her son and my stepson."

"I'd be more surprised if I didn't know she'd do something like that," Kensei uttered under his breath before going on to another question in mind. "But, the bigger question is when did she even have time to do that?"

"Well, I can see the main reason that Kensei ended up turning into such a troll. Who knows whatever memories of her adorable son that Sakura-san hid?"

Minako said, causing Kensei to wonder whether or not she knew those things.

[Ah, there's my adorable wittle Kensei.]

Kensei paused after hearing his mother, Sakura, who was recording Kensei, as a one-year-old in a sandbox playing with a toy sword. In seeing a one-year-old version of Kensei, there was a notable squeal that'd come from Claire and the others.

"Aw, Kensei was so adorable."

"Aw, Ken-sama~"

"Ken-chan~"

"Kensei~"

"You were so adorable, Ken Ken."

"Hehehe~"

Claire, Ravel, Kunou, Alice, and Minako replied.

Hearing all their comments caused him to feel flustered, but he then turned around to find that Lingqi appeared to have wanted to say something.

"You're not going to say anything?"

Kensei asked, noticing that Lingqi wanted to comment too, but she shook her head in response.

"Huh, I wonder why."

"Aw, he was so adorable, but I can't say anything about it. I know Grandpa Jie, and if I say anything, then he'll be stirred onto my photos."

Lingqi thought as she managed to contain herself.

[Aw, look at him playing around with his sword. I can see my baby swordsman is going to become Japan's newest Sword Saint.] Sakura could be heard speaking in a cutesy way, staring at her one-year-old son swinging his toy sword in the air. Not so long after, she noticed an evil spirit heading in the same direction as Kensei with a haunting sound. [Oh. I didn't think that a spirit would show up.]

Instead of sounding concerned, Sakura sounded normal as the evil spirit started heading closer and closer to her son, who looked forward at it. It looked like an older man with the kind of face you'd see in a cartoon.

[Ohhh~ I'm going to possess this child and….]

[Hahaha~ Ghosty~]

Not being afraid, the infant Kensei stood up to his feet and started walking forwards the evil spirit without being at all concerned about it.

[Ohhh~ I'm going to…Aaah.]

The evil spirit stopped as Kensei grabbed onto it, something that a normal infant wouldn't have been able to do at all. After that, he started pulling onto the spirit's face, then spread its mouth wide open as if it was a stretchy toy; before starting to whirl it around in place.

"Ah, I see that Kensei-san was like this even as an infant. But, she's so adorable too."

Lady Phenex said, surprised to find an infant Kensei treating an evil spirit as a plaything.

"I remember him doing things like this."

Tetsuo said, sounding as if he was reminiscing.

[L-Let go!] The Evil Spirit forced himself from Kensei's grasp, then started looking mad. [I'm not a plaything, I'm a vengeful spirit, and I'll enact my revenge on….]

[Hey, Kensei what do we do to evil spirits?!]

Sakura called out to her infant son, who turned around and then started giggling before looking straight at the spirit in an adorable manner. Pointing a finger at the evil spirit, it looked as if Kensei instinctively started gathering spirit energy around it.

[Bam! Bam!]

He released a blast at the evil spirit, which seemed to erase it.

[Hahaha, that's how we do it!]

Sakurai called out happily, then placed the camera down on whatever was closest to her; before rushing over for Kensei, whose cheeks she started rubbing with hers affectionately. Despite the embarrassing moment, Kensei did feel a deep sense of nostalgia after seeing his mother. It continued to different moments in life, from hanging out with those from the Amagiri Clan to school moments and fights.

---

Time passed, as the adults and children started leaving the Amagiri Residence, though Lady Phenex, Diehauser, and Jie all returned home. However, the parents chose to remain at their children's homes for a couple of days with Yasaka and Kurumi staying in the guest rooms there. After taking the last bath, the people there started to return to their rooms.

"Hah, this was an eventful, but normal day."

Kensei said as he opened his bedroom door, then walked inside dressed in his usual sleepwear, but looked up to find he wasn't alone (though, that was common at this point).

Sitting at the edge of his bed was Minako, looking beautifully dressed in nothing aside from a fashionable yukata; though he didn't know whether or not she was wearing anything underneath it.

"So, how does this one look on me? Does this stir up the desires within you?"

Minako temptingly asked, while crossing her legs and smiling.

"Hmm, it looks good on you. But, I don't know about enticing me."

Kensei teasingly said, as he approached and took a seat beside her.

"Muu, do you always have to be so rude to me?"

Minako pouted as Kensei snickered to himself at her response.

"Because a certain someone does a lot of unnecessary things."

Kensei replied as she titled her head to the side, without changing her expression.

"Well, I want to live like as free as possible without regrets. And besides being rescued by my childhood samurai sometimes is quite the romantic scene most girls would dream of."

"Yeah yeah, just make sure that you don't end up putting yourself in a too serious situation."

"I can hear the concern in your voice," Minako replied, leaning her head against Kensei's shoulder, realizing that he'd never abandon her no matter the situation or prank. "Well, in return, if you ever need me. I'll abandon even performance and even career to come to you."

Kensei could hear that Minako was serious about even abandoning her long-sought career as an idol as long as it was for his benefit.

"I'd never ask you to do that. Being an idol has been something that you wanted since you were a kid, something you shared with Mei too. Aside from being a dream you wanted, it's the promise and bond between you two."

"Yeah, this dream is also my bond with Mei too. I'm not the only one that has a bond with her, during the first time we met, all three of us were bonded with one another."

Those words from Minako caused him to smile as from time to time, he thought about Meiko a couple of times and what would've happened if she were here.

"Well, I guess that we should….mph."

As Kensei was preparing to ask Minako something, he turned to find her leaning forward and pressing her lips up against his. At that, the two started kissing one another as he turned off the lights using telekinesis to find that he felt her hands feeling up his abs. Both continued kissing for several minutes before moving back from each other, and Minako blushed.

"Ah, I feel jealous that Claire and the others can kiss you whenever they want. But, at this moment, I get to do all things I thought about doing."

Minako stated, before feeling Kensei placing his arms on her waist, then laying her down on the bed, resulting in a feeling of excitement building up. Soon enough, she noticed him hovering fight on top of her as the sash wrapped around her waist started coming undone.

"Ah, want to guess whether or not I'm wearing something underneath this."

"Why guess," Kensei asked, his hand started slipping underneath the yukata she was wearing, and felt the soft sensation of her skin around her legs. "When I can just find out myself?"

"I guess that having a threesome with Claire and Alice gave someone more of a confidence boost when it comes to things like this," Minako said as she started feeling Kensei removing the sash, revealing her pink laced bra and panties, matching her hair. "But, I don't feel like taking things to that point, instead I feel like going there more on my terms. So, feel free to go with either Kunou or Hisui until then."

"Sounds so much like you."

Kensei replied as Minako reached upwards smiling as her hand brushed his cheek, then leaned forward as both of their lips started messing against one another. Soon enough, the two of them spent a good portion of time showing their combined affection for each other without reaching that point.

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A/N: And there goes the next chapter of DxD – The Last Amagiri, well this showed the Kibou Academy's Classroom Visits, as well as introducing the parents of those among the Kibou Alliance. Before all that, I wanted to show how Ravel was acclimating to the group after what happened; and that will be shown far more in a little more detail. There was also the reveal of Lu Jie's human form as he appeared for Lingqi in her classroom while acting like a grandfather.

I also revealed the name of the Evil Dragon whose blood Tetsuo drank, Kuroki, one who trained inside of the Dragon Range due to Crom Cruach. Despite recovering and not being one-hundred percent, he's still strong enough to give Tetsuo the fight of his life.

Kensei's Harem: Alice, Claire, Hisui, Kunou, Yasaka, Lu Lingqi, Sarah, Minako, Koneko, Kuroka, Ravel, Amaterasu, Brynhildr, Rossweisse, Ophis.