Hello, everyone. ThunderReborn from 2025. This chapter has originally been edited by TM11 when this chapter was originally released. On April 1st, 2020, this chapter was edited again by Darklord331. Finally, in April 2025, this chapter was edited again by my current beta reader, Waroyer123. Thank you and I hope you enjoy the story.
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"Hello." -Normal talking
"Hello." –Ichigo's thoughts.
"Hello." – Zanpakutō speaking
"Hello." – Zanpakutō thoughts.
Kon'nichiwa [Translation of Hello]
Chapter 10:
Opening Scene: Temp-Home
The next day, Ichigo woke up with Yuzu and Karin on his left and right sides. Eu was lying on Ichigo's chest, and Valiona and Kisara cuddled behind Yuzu and Karin.
"Girls, it's morning, and I've got stuff to do today," Ichigo said. The girls untangled themselves and allowed Ichigo to get out of bed. Ichigo then headed to the bathroom. Twenty minutes later, everyone was sitting down and eating breakfast.
"Girls, I will be going to see Sirzechs and receive my payment from the three factions," Ichigo said.
"Okay!" the girls replied. Ichigo ripped open a red Garganta. Just before he jumped in, he remembered something.
"Girls!" Ichigo yelled. Everyone looked at him. "While I'm gone, pack all of your personal belongings. Also, in a few hours, Grayfia will pick you all up to get dressed for the formal evening party Sirzechs invited us to tonight." Ichigo quickly jumped into the red Garganta.
"WHAT!" all five girls yelled out.
Scene Change: Sirzechs's Office
Ichigo jumped out of the red Garganta and saw Sirzechs, Michael, and Azazel standing in the office.
"Hello, everyone," Ichigo said.
"Hello," Sirzechs responded.
"Hello, Ichigo-kun," Michael said.
"Yo," Azazel said.
"Now that you're here, let's start with your payment," Sirzechs said. He walked behind his desk and pulled out a black briefcase, placing it on the table. "Ichigo, I want you to pour as much of your reiatsu as you can into this briefcase until you hear a cracking sound," Sirzechs instructed. Ichigo grabbed the briefcase and sent it into his mindscape. There, his spirits began to flood the briefcase with his reiatsu. Soon enough, they heard a loud crack. Ichigo brought the briefcase back out.
"Now then, place the briefcase on my table and open it," Sirzechs said. Ichigo did as instructed. The briefcase contained a complete set of Evil Pieces. Unlike their usual white with black engravings, these were black with red engravings. "My payment for your services these past weeks is your own set of Evil Pieces. Ajuka decided to name them Chaos Pieces since they are very different from the original Evil Pieces he made. Unlike the normal ones, these will not change the receiver into a devil," Sirzechs explained. As he presented the pieces to Ichigo, Sirzechs commented, "Somehow all of your pieces appear to be mutated pieces."
Ichigo then took the King piece and allowed it to be absorbed into his body. From his mindscape, he saw one of his skyscrapers become the King piece.
"Ichigo, do you know what to say to use the pieces?" Sirzechs asked.
"I do," Ichigo replied. Sirzechs sat back down, and Azazel stood up.
"Ichigo, from me, I give you this… BRAND NEW CAR!" Azazel said, throwing a set of keys to Ichigo. "To summon the car from anywhere, just click the red button on the back. The car is a Black Challenger SRT Hellcat. It also has a special modification that I'll show you after the meeting." Azazel said.
"Okay," Ichigo said. Azazel sat down, and Michael stood up.
"Ichigo, thank you for all your assistance. Unlike my other leaders, I do not have many material things to offer as payment," Michael began. "However, I do have access to much-lost knowledge. My payment for your services these past weeks is this." Michael said, handing Ichigo a USB.
"What's on here?" Ichigo asked.
"What I've given you is a digital copy of all knowledge locked inside the Vatican Secret Archives," Michael said casually.
"WHAT!" Ichigo, Azazel, and Sirzechs exclaimed. Ichigo looked at the two and asked, "Wait, why are you two surprised?"
"Well, Ichigo, the Vatican Secret Archives contain much knowledge that even I do not know," Sirzechs said.
"At various times, many other groups have attempted to enter the Vatican Secret Archives to seek out Heaven's secrets. I would know because I tried to enter once," Azazel said.
"Correction: twelve times," Michael corrected. Ichigo could see Azazel pouting. "Where was I… Yes, Ichigo. I honestly had a very hard time deciding what to give you. You already have power and many weapons, so I decided to give you knowledge." Michael then summoned a silver suitcase and handed it to Ichigo. Ichigo placed the suitcase on Sirzechs's table and opened it. Ichigo gasped at what was inside. The suitcase contained various texts from Shakespeare. Ichigo gently picked one up and looked inside.
"How did you manage to get a first edition, signed copy of Shakespeare's various novels?" Ichigo exclaimed. Michael gave Ichigo a small smile.
"Magic, my friend," Michael said and then disappeared. Ichigo sent both briefcases and the USB to his mindscape.
"Sirzechs, before I leave with Azazel, can you explain to me what the Khaos Brigade is?" Ichigo asked.
"They are a new faction. Rumor has it that it is led by Ophis," Sirzechs said.
"Who is Ophis?" Ichigo asked.
"Ophis is the Dragon God known as the Ouroboros Dragon and the Infinite Dragon God. She is one of the most powerful beings in existence," Azazel said. With Ichigo's curiosity somewhat satisfied, he and Azazel stood up, said goodbye to Sirzechs, and entered a red Garganta.
Scene Change: Temp-Home
Ichigo and Azazel appeared outside the house Ichigo had been living in for the past few weeks.
"Come on. Remember, you can summon it by pressing the red button," Azazel instructed. Ichigo found that the key had three buttons: a lock button, an unlock button, and a red button. Ichigo pressed the red button, and a few seconds later, the car appeared in front of them. It was exactly as Azazel had described: a Black Challenger SRT Hellcat. Unlike a normal Challenger SRT Hellcat, it had four doors instead of the usual two.
"This modified Black Challenger SRT Hellcat has an option to open a small pocket dimension. It is a house very similar to this one." Azazel then showed Ichigo how to access it. Azazel inserted the key into the car and pressed the unlock button. From there, Azazel pulled out the key, and the two walked in through the backside. Inside, the pocket dimension looked and felt like the house Ichigo had lived in for the past few weeks. Azazel showed Ichigo a tablet on the wall. "If you need anything added, such as a shooting range, a pool, more rooms, or one big room, type it here and it will be added," Azazel instructed, demonstrating.
They soon left the pocket dimension. "The car itself is made of a special type of metal I invented. If the metal is damaged…" Azazel said and fired a holy javelin at the car. The car was dented by the attack and then began to self-repair. "The titanium will repair itself when damaged. The glass around the car also has the same ability as the titanium. It also has a special camouflage mode to blend in with its surroundings. Additionally, it can act like your Quincy Ring and fire rounds made of reiatsu. Lastly, the car can drive on land and sea, and it can also withstand traveling through dimensions, including going to Heaven, the Underworld, and Soul Society," Azazel finished.
"How is this powered?" Ichigo asked.
"It is powered by your reiatsu and the reishi in the air," Azazel answered.
"Thanks," Ichigo said as Azazel disappeared. Ichigo decided to visit Yasaka and Kunou before leaving Kuoh Town. He opened a black Garganta and left.
Scene Change: Kyoto, Yasaka's Temple
Ichigo jumped out of the Garganta into Yasaka's courtyard. He walked around and found Yasaka leaning on a tree with Kunou lying on her lap.
"Hello, Yasaka," Ichigo said.
"PAPA!" Kunou screamed and tackled Ichigo's leg.
"Hello, Ichigo," Yasaka said. "What brings you here?" she asked.
"Well… I just received my payment from the three factions and am planning to go somewhere else," Ichigo said.
"Are you going to leave me and Momma?" Kunou asked, looking at Ichigo. Ichigo could tell that Kunou was sad and about to cry.
"I… I am not leaving you and your Momma forever," Ichigo said. "I'll come to visit soon. I'll bring your two Obasan as well," Ichigo promised.
"Really!?" Kunou asked.
"I promise," Ichigo said.
"Huggy?" Kunou asked. Ichigo chuckled and lowered himself to hug Kunou.
"Hey Yasaka, do you and Kunou want to go out for lunch?" Ichigo asked.
"I must apologize; I can't leave the temple due to a prearranged meeting, but if you want to take Kunou with you, that is fine," Yasaka said. Ichigo and a properly dressed Kunou went out to Kyoto for lunch.
"Kunou, what do you want to eat?" Ichigo asked.
"Um..." Kunou said, trying to think and making an adorable face. Ichigo laughed at her expression. When she saw her Papa laughing at her, she blushed red and hid her face in Ichigo's long hair. Eventually, the two went to a ramen stall. Ichigo realized that it was the same one they had visited the first time. They enjoyed their meal, with Ichigo feeding Kunou most of the time. While they were walking, they passed by a bakery that sold cakes.
"Papa!" Kunou said, getting Ichigo's attention.
"Yes, Kunou?" Ichigo asked, wondering what had caught her attention.
"Can we go in here?" she asked, pointing at the bakery.
"Sure," Ichigo said.
"Yay!" Kunou exclaimed, and the two walked in. Inside the bakery, Ichigo put Kunou down and let her walk around, admiring the cakes and other baked goods. Ichigo thought maybe the others would want some cake and decided to call them.
"Hey, Eu," Ichigo called on his phone. Ichigo didn't realize that while he was talking on the phone, someone else was eavesdropping.
"Eu? Does he mean Eucliwood? I must investigate more," the person wondered.
"So… you and Karin want chocolate cake, Yuzu wants strawberry cheesecake, and both Kisara and Valiona want red velvet," Ichigo said.
"Yes," Eu replied.
"Okay. See you later," Ichigo said and hung up.
"The person you were talking to, whom you called Eu, is she Eucliwood Hellscythe?" the little girl asked. Ichigo was quite surprised that this person knew Eu's full name. The young girl had long black hair down to her hips, and gray eyes, and wore a black Gothic Lolita dress.
"Yes, that was her. Who are you, if I may ask?" Ichigo replied.
"My name is Ophis," she said. "What is your name?" she asked.
"Ichigo Kurosaki," Ichigo replied.
"Shit… Shit! I am going to stab Zeoticus when I see him!" Ichigo mentally noted as he recalled his previous discussion with him. Ophis nodded in recognition of that name. Ichigo stood there waiting for his cake orders. "Um… what are you doing here, by the way?" Ichigo asked, noticing Ophis looking at various desserts. She pointed at the various desserts on the display.
"I want to eat these cookies, but he will not allow me to. He keeps telling me I need something called money," Ophis said. Ichigo sighed and walked back to the counter, adding the cookies Ophis wanted to the bill. Ten minutes later, the baker handed Ichigo all the desserts he had ordered. Ichigo had ordered two mochi cakes for Kunou and Yasaka, two chocolate cakes for Eu and Karin, two red velvet cakes for Valiona and Kisara, a strawberry cheesecake for Yuzu, and four boxes of cookies for Ophis.
"Here," Ichigo said, handing Ophis the four boxes of cookies. As Ichigo walked back to Yasaka's temple, Ophis followed along.
"How do you know Eucliwood?" Ophis asked.
"Well… I helped her similarly to you. I met her at another store…" Ichigo began, telling Ophis how he met Eu. Ophis remained silent throughout the entire story. Eventually, Ichigo returned Kunou to Yasaka and left with Ophis back to his house. "So Ophis… are you the leader of the Khaos Brigade?" Ichigo asked.
"No," she replied.
"No?" Ichigo questioned.
"I'm more of a figurehead than anything else," Ophis said.
"Why did you create the Khaos Brigade if you are just a figurehead of the organization?" Ichigo asked.
"I didn't create it. It was already formed by the time they found me. I needed help with something at that time. In exchange for helping me with my problem, they would spread rumors about me leading the Khaos Brigade to attract other members and strike fear into their enemies," Ophis answered.
"So… why do you need their help?" Ichigo asked.
"I want to get rid of Great Red," Ophis said.
"Who?" Ichigo asked.
"Great Red is a powerful dragon that resides in my Dimensional Gap," Ophis explained.
"Okay… I don't see the problem," Ichigo said.
"With him there, I can't have the silence that I want. So, I decided to work with the Khaos Brigade to help me kill him," Ophis said.
"I see… You do know that it is impossible to kill Great Red," Ichigo replied.
"Why?" Ophis asked.
"Because neither of you has any ties to the concept of death. This means you cannot die," Ichigo explained.
"… If those weaklings can't help me, then can you help me?" Ophis asked.
"No," Ichigo responded.
"You can still weaken him to the point where I can kick him out of my dimension," Ophis suggested.
"No!" Ichigo replied. "Have you at least considered talking to him?" Ichigo asked. Ophis didn't respond for a few seconds. Before Ichigo could protest, Ophis grabbed his arm and dragged him through a portal.
Scene Change: Dimension Gap
When Ichigo's sight cleared again, he realized he was in an iridescent amalgamation of colors. Ichigo assumed this was Ophis's Dimensional Gap. A second later, he heard something that sounded like a loud cheer or whoop of joy, followed by a massive red Western dragon with a horn on its snout appearing right in front of him.
"Hello. Your name is Kurosaki Ichigo, right?" Great Red said.
"Yes. Is your name Great Red?" Ichigo asked.
"Yes, it is," the giant dragon replied. "I wasn't expecting to see you here."
"Yeah, I was kind of dragged here by little Miss Ophis right here." He placed his right hand atop her head for emphasis.
"Really? Why?" Great Red inquired.
"She's trying to get me to help her kill you," Ichigo answered.
"She wants to kill me? Why's that?" Great Red asked.
"Something about you barging into her home and taking away the silence she loves so much," Ichigo explained.
"Well, she should have just come and told me," Great Red said, causing Ophis to look at him with wide eyes. "I would have been quieter and moved to another part of the Dimensional Gap."
"See?! I told you that you should have just talked to him!" Ichigo reprimanded. "You never even considered doing that, and when I mentioned it, you just brushed it off! What do you have to say for yourself, young lady?" Ophis lowered her head in shame.
"Sorry. Sorry for not listening and for causing you trouble," Ophis said.
"You know," Great Red interrupted, "seeing this makes you two look like a nīsan and imōto, especially with the nīsan telling-off you just gave her." Ichigo looked at the red dragon in shock, realizing he had gone into his Onii-Chan Mode.
"Damn it. I did that instinctively, probably because she looks similar in age to my younger sisters," Ichigo thought. Ophis, on the other hand, immediately grabbed Ichigo's hand.
"Onii-Chan…" Ophis said. Ichigo sighed, while Great Red laughed and Ophis smiled. Once Great Red stopped laughing, he continued talking to Ichigo.
"Ichigo, thank you for solving Ophis's problem with me. I knew she didn't like me but never said why or told me. To show my thanks, I will give you a few gifts. My first gift is my blessing." Great Red said. "My blessing, if you get Ophis as well, will allow you to slowly remove the concept of death from yourself. To complete the process, you need the approval of five other Gods/Goddesses who are associated with the concept of Death." Great Red explained.
"Why?" Ichigo asked. "Couldn't you two remove it for me?" Great Red shook its head.
"The reason is quite simple and complex at the same time," Great Red said. "The simple reason is that neither I nor Ophis has that ability." Ichigo nodded, understanding the logic. "As for why you need to seek out five Gods/Goddesses, it is because they act as agents of the Concept of Death."
"You're saying the Concept of Death is a being on its own," Ichigo said.
"You're right, Onii-chan," Ophis said. Ichigo looked at her. "Both of us are known as conceptual beings, beings that represent different concepts of reality. Many Gods/Goddesses draw their powers from their followers or their respective conceptual beings," Ophis explained.
"I see…" Ichigo said as he processed this new information. "Wait. Will I be able to allow other people, like friends or family, to lose the concept of death?" Ichigo asked.
"I'm not sure. But I believe that your Chaos pieces are linked to you, so theoretically, when you lose the concept of death, this will apply to them as well," Great Red theorized. "Now then, for the second part. Summon your Ryūgonken," Great Red instructed.
"Okay," Ichigo said. "Conquer all who dare challenge my power, Ryūgonken!" Ichigo yelled. Draconic Regalia appeared and covered his entire body.
"Now then, I shall give your armor an upgrade. This upgrade will turn your armor from red to crimson. When the armor is damaged, it will automatically repair itself. It can also transform into whatever armor or clothing is needed. The last ability Draconic Regalia gains is another mode. This mode allows you to become a dragon temporarily. Your hands and feet will have claws; you will gain dragon wings, be able to fly with them, and breathe fire," Great Red said.
"Okay," Ichigo said. Great Red then chanted something Ichigo didn't understand. Suddenly, Ichigo started to glow red. The glow soon faded. Ichigo looked at himself; Draconic Regalia now had a crimson color.
"So, Ichigo… are you sure you wish to receive my blessing and my approval to begin the quest?" Ophis asked.
"Yes, I am," Ichigo replied.
"My first blessing is giving you the ability called Parselmouth. It allows you to communicate with and command all serpents of any kind. Whether they are real or fake, they will obey you. The only exceptions are Great Red and me. We cannot resist this ability. Another ability I am giving you is telepathy and shapeshifting. My final gift is my approval for the quest," Ophis said. Ichigo then glowed black for a moment and then stopped.
"Now for the formal blessing to start the quest," Great Red said. "Ichigo, are you sure about this?" Great Red asked.
"I am," Ichigo replied.
"I, Great Red, also known as the Apocalypse Dragon, the True Red Dragon God Emperor, give my approval for Kurosaki Ichigo to start the Quest of Death," Great Red said. Ichigo began to glow. Gray and red danced around him.
"I, Ophis, also known as the Ouroboros Dragon and the Infinite Dragon God, give my approval for Kurosaki Ichigo to start the Quest of Death," Ophis said. Ichigo glowed even brighter. In addition to gray and red, black and purple began to dance around him. After a few seconds, the colors spun around Ichigo and were soon absorbed into his body.
"The quest has begun," Ophis and Great Red said simultaneously.
"Thank you," Ichigo said.
"Ichigo, you can now open the portal to enter or leave the Dimensional Gap at will," Great Red said. Ichigo opened the portal and jumped in. Ophis decided to follow Ichigo and jumped in with him.
Scene Change: Sirzech's Mansion
While the girls finished changing and figuring out what to wear for the formal ceremony/dinner Sirzechs had invited them to, they were all talking in a sitting room in the mansion. Suddenly, everyone jumped from their seats when an unknown portal opened right in front of them. Grayfia, Eu, Kisara, and Valiona assumed fighting stances, ready to deal with whatever came out of the portal. From the edge of the portal, they saw someone walking with a bunch of boxes. The person set the boxes down to reveal himself as Ichigo.
"Um… ladies, why do I feel like I'm about to get jumped?" Ichigo asked.
"You came out of a dimensional portal!" Eu said.
"Master, we thought you were an enemy," Kisara said.
"Sorry about that. Here are the cakes you all wanted," Ichigo said. He handed each cake to the girls. "Also, Eu, I have a surprise for you," Ichigo said.
"Really?" Eu asked.
"You can come in now," Ichigo said. From the portal, everyone saw a young girl with long black hair down to her hips and gray eyes, wearing a black Gothic Lolita dress.
"Hello, Eu," the young girl said.
"OPHIS!" Eu screamed and hugged her friend. Everyone except Grayfia quickly went to greet the new friend.
"Ichigo-sama… how?" Grayfia asked.
"How I befriended Ophis?" Ichigo asked. Grayfia nodded. Ichigo gathered the girls around and quickly explained what had just happened. Once that was done, the girls decided to eat the cake, get to know Ophis, and exchange stories.
"Ichi-nii… what are you going to wear?" Yuzu asked. All the girls stopped eating and looked at Ichigo.
"Well… I was planning to show up in my armor," Ichigo said.
"That could work if you want to become a part of our society," Grayfia said. "All the Maou will be in their armor. Since you are attending the event as a guest, you will need to wear a suit."
"Really?" Ichigo asked.
"Yes. Come on," Grayfia said. Ichigo sighed and followed Grayfia. The girls grabbed their cakes and followed Grayfia to see what Ichigo was going to wear.
Scene Change: Sirzechs's Mansion
Ichigo and everyone else arrived at Sirzechs's mansion. Ichigo spent a few hours trying on various combinations of suits, ties, trousers, and dress shirts. For the night, Ichigo wore a plain white dress shirt, charcoal-colored coat and trousers, a red tie, and black loafers. Everyone, including Grayfia, blushed at how handsome Ichigo looked. Yuzu wore a navy blue flare dress (1). Karin chose a black draped jumpsuit (2). Eu wore her usual attire without the armor plates, despite having a little argument with Grayfia about it (3). Even though Ichigo helped Eu with her powers, she didn't feel comfortable in other clothing. Kisara wore a gray summer dress (4). Valiona chose a black and blue tuxedo dress (5). As the group walked around, they noticed Rias and her peerage entering.
"Ichigo-senpai," Rias said when she noticed the group. Ichigo and his group walked over to where Rias was, and also saw her peerage in their school uniforms, except for Akeno, who wore a black kimono.
"Hello," Ichigo said.
"What are you doing here?" she asked.
"Sirzechs invited me here before I leave tomorrow," Ichigo replied.
"You're leaving?" Akeno asked.
"I am," Ichigo said.
"Good evening, Rias," Sona said as her peerage approached.
"Good evening, Sona," Rias said. As Sona approached closer, she saw Ichigo and his group.
"Good evening, Kurosaki-sama," Sona said as she and her entire peerage bowed.
"Please stop," Ichigo said, as Yuzu and Karin smiled at his usual dislike for formalities.
"How is your training camp going?" Rias asked.
"So-so," Sona said.
"Hey, Hyodo. How are things going?" Saji asked.
"Okay, I guess. What about you?" Issei asked.
"Me? Your teacher's been helping me," Saji said.
"Ichigo-senpai is helping you?" Issei said.
"What? No! I mean Tannin," Saji said. "Wait, you aren't training with Tannin?" Saji asked.
"Ichigo-senpai gave me a training guide to help me get stronger. Also, with Ichigo-senpai's help, Ddraig can teach me more about Boosted Gear. When Azazel found out about this, he allowed me to train on my own, with him occasionally checking on me," Issei explained.
"Welcome!" a loud female voice yelled. Sona gave a slight shiver. "SONA!" the loud voice yelled as she got closer.
"Onēsan," Sona said.
"It has been a long time, Lady Serafall," Rias said.
"Oh, Rias! And it looks like the Red Dragon Emperor is doing well, too!" Serafall said.
"Y-Yes…" Issei said. Serafall noticed Yuzu and Karin. "And who are these two cute girls?"
"They are my sisters," Ichigo said.
"Kurosaki-sama, you have sisters?" Sona asked.
"Yes, I do. This is Yuzu and Karin," Ichigo said, introducing the two to Serafall. Before Serafall could do anything to humiliate Sona or Ichigo's sisters, her phone rang.
"Looks like the ceremony is going to start in ten minutes. Got to go!" Serafall said as she ran off.
"Ichigo-senpai, do you know where you're going to be seated?" Rias asked.
"No, I don't. Your brother didn't mention anything about that," Ichigo replied.
"For now, let's sit together," Rias proposed.
"Sure," Ichigo said. With that, Rias and Sona guided the large group out to a hallway.
"We are to wait in this room until the ceremony begins. The other young devils are here, too. I hope nothing bad happens," Rias said.
"Yes," Sona agreed. Suddenly, a large explosion occurred. Ichigo immediately cast Dankū to protect the group.
"It looks like you want to die, Zephyrdor," someone said.
"You stink of virginity! What's wrong with speaking the truth? You shitty bitch!" another person yelled back.
"What's going on?" Xenovia asked.
"A fight?" Saji guessed.
"As I thought," Rias said.
"When young devils gather, this usually happens," someone else said as he stopped beside the group.
"Sairaorg," Rias said.
"I'll give my greeting later," the newly named Sairaorg said. He then walked over to the two who had caused the destruction. "Stop, you two," Sairaorg said. "Princess of the Agares family, Seigvaira, problem child of the Glaysa-Labolas family, Zephyrdor."
"Who are you calling a problem child?! If you keep talking like that, I'll—" Zephyrdor yelled.
"This is sudden, but this is your last warning," Sairaorg said, cracking his knuckles. "Any more, and you'll have to deal with me."
"You incompetent fool of the Bael family!" Zephyrdor said, moving to punch Sairaorg. Sairaorg dodged and punched Zephyrdor in the chest, sending him crashing into the wall behind the group. Asia was hit by the shockwave and was about to fall when someone stopped her.
"Are you all right?" the unknown devil asked.
"Oh, yes," Asia squeaked. The devil was a gentle-looking, handsome young man with dark green hair, wearing expensive clothing.
"Thank you," Asia said once she regained her balance.
"No problem, my lady," the unknown devil said before leaving the scene.
"Amazing," Saji said, looking at the damage.
"He is the next leader of the Bael family, Sairaorg. He is my cousin," Rias explained. With that done, everyone entered another ballroom. Sona's peerage broke off to mingle with the other devils. Ichigo and his group decided to stay with Rias's group.
"I don't see Issei anywhere," Asia said, noticing Issei was missing.
"Come to think of it, I don't see Buchou either," Xenovia added.
"Oh, good work, Baraqiel," Azazel said. Everyone looked at Azazel. Azazel noticed Ichigo looking at him, pointed at Ichigo, and then pointed at a spot next to him. Ichigo sighed and walked over to Azazel.
"It's been a while, you shitty old man from the Northern countryside," Azazel said.
"It's been a long time, you bratty fallen angel," the old man said.
"It has been a long time, Lord Odin, God of Asgard," Sirzechs said.
"Sirzechs, I came in response to your invitation," Odin said. "As well as to the other matter mentioned in the invitation," Odin added.
"Welcome, Lord Odin," Serafall said.
"Not good, Serafall," Odin said.
"Huh?" Serafall questioned.
"A young girl like you shouldn't be wearing such drab clothing at a party," Odin said.
"Well then," Serafall said. "Mirurun mirumiru spiral!" Serafall chanted. Ichigo watched as Serafall transformed into her magical girl outfit.
"Why did I decide to come here?" Ichigo questioned himself.
"Oh? What is this?" Odin asked.
"Oh, you don't know? This is a magical girl," Serafall said as she struck a pose.
"Hm, it's not bad," Odin said.
"Please consider your position, Lord Odin!" the silver-haired girl said. Odin looked at her. "You represent all of Valhalla!" she said.
"Goodness, you're always so serious. That's why you can't get a single hero for yourself," Odin said. The silver-haired girl looked upset by the comment. Her eyes began to water, and she fell to her knees and cried.
"I believe I've lost my sanity…" Ichigo mentally said.
"King, you lost that a long time ago…" Zangetsu commented. Ichigo ignored Zangetsu's jab.
"Sorry. This is Rossweisse. She's talented but too serious. She can't get a single boyfriend," Odin said. Rossweisse continued to cry even louder.
"I am very sorry for making you wait," Michael said. "Lord Odin, I'm glad to see you in good health." With Michael's arrival, Sirzechs decided to start the ceremony. Sirzechs cleared his throat loudly to get everyone's attention.
"Devils, gods, and fallen angels have reflected on the past and allied together, but there are those who wish to start a war once again. The new alliance with the Norse gods of Asgard is truly heartening," Sirzechs said to the audience. He turned to Odin. "Lord Odin, if you have no objections, please sign the pact monument," Sirzechs said.
"Yes," Odin said as he walked to the monument and placed his hand on it.
"I have an objection!" someone yelled. Odin looked in the direction of the voice.
"So you came after all, foolish boy." Above the audience, a purple seal appeared and opened, allowing a man to walk out. He had light blue hair that floated behind him with two small bangs. He also had a blue jewel on his forehead and yellow earrings.
"I am the Norse god, Loki!" Loki declared.
"Well, this is a rare guest," Azazel said.
"Lord Loki, as a Norse god, you have no right to cause havoc here," Sirzechs said.
"Seeing our great Father mingling with other mythologies brings me intolerable pain," Loki said.
"Loki, if you return to Valhalla now, I will forgive you," Odin said.
"Forgive me? Don't joke around, old geezer," Loki said.
"How dare you speak to our great Father that way!" Rossweisse yelled.
"If he allies with other mythologies, we will be unable to achieve Ragnarök!" Loki yelled.
"I've heard this argument before. You're connected to the Khaos Brigade, aren't you?" Azazel said.
"I admit I've partnered with them. But this is of my own will! Come forth, my beloved son!" Loki yelled. A giant blue seal formed, knocking back many of the devils near Loki. From the blue seal, a large beast appeared. The beast appeared to be a giant wolf with ash-gray fur, standing about 10 meters tall. The beast had two big yellow horns coming out of its shoulders. All the devils stood ready to fight the beast.
"Looks like I have to step in," Ichigo said. "BIND RHODONITE!" Ichigo yelled. His shadow immediately grew longer and bigger.
"Chains forged by darkness bind all in the name of science!" an ominous voice resonated as Rhodonite rose from Ichigo's shadow. Many of the members were shocked to see a red robot standing ready to fight against the beast. Loki snapped his fingers. The wolf leaped, ready to cause chaos. Rhodonite shot his chains at the wolf and began to wrap around it.
"You think chains will be able to bind Fenrir?" Loki said.
"Are you sure about that?" Ichigo asked. Loki looked at Fenrir and gasped. Fenrir started to struggle against the chains. Then Fenrir's ash-gray fur turned bleak gray. Fenrir stopped struggling. Then Fenrir's horns also turned bleak gray.
"What did you do!?" Loki yelled. Ichigo ignored Loki. In Loki's rage, he didn't notice Rhodonite's chain flying towards him. The chains quickly wrapped around him. Just like it did to his son, Loki turned bleak gray and stopped moving.
"Sirzechs and Odin, where would you like me to keep these two?" Ichigo asked.
"Would those pocket dimensions you created for those magicians work?" Sirzechs suggested.
"Sure. I'll have Rhodonite keep his chains around the two to prevent them from doing anything," Ichigo said. "RISE SHIROGANE!" Ichigo yelled. His shadow once again grew longer and bigger as Shirogane slowly rose from his shadow.
"Darker than darkness, emerging from the abyss, that is the sword that judges the shadow of science!"
"Shirogane, please open another pocket dimension to store these two and Rhodonite," Ichigo said. Shirogane summoned its sword and created a pocket dimension. Rhodonite then entered the dimension while pulling Loki and Fenrir in. Shirogane then willed the pocket dimension to close. Shirogane then looked at Ichigo. "Thank you. You are dismissed," Ichigo said. Shirogane nodded its head and entered the shadows again.
"Thank you, Ichigo, for the assistance," Sirzechs said.
"No problem. Call me when Odin is ready to meet with me," Ichigo said.
"Sure," Sirzechs said. Sirzechs managed to regain everyone's attention and resume the ceremony. After the ceremony was finished, the party continued. Many of the people were wary of talking to Ichigo because those who decided to watch Rias's Rating Game would tell others about Ichigo's status. Some who didn't believe the rumors now did because of how casually Ichigo addressed many of the faction leaders. Ichigo was at a circular table talking to Yuzu and Karin. Suddenly, two figures walked over and sat down at Ichigo's table.
"Hello, Ichigo-kun," Venelana said.
"Hello, Venelana and Zeoticus," Ichigo said.
"And who are these two, you little ones?" Zeoticus asked.
"These are my twin sisters Yuzu and Karin," Ichigo said. "Yuzu and Karin, meet Zeoticus and Venelana," Ichigo said.
"Hello," Yuzu said.
"Hi," Karin said.
"Hello, girls," Venelana said.
"Venelana, you never told me how you know our mother and Goat-Chin," Ichigo said.
"They know our parents?" Yuzu asked.
"Know them… we were friends for a while," Zeoticus said.
"Wait… Goat-Chin has friends!" Karin yelled.
"Yes, he does have friends," Zeoticus replied.
"So how did you meet him?" Ichigo asked.
"Before, all the devils lived in the Underworld. If we wanted to go to Japan, we needed Lord Leviathan to send a request to Lady Yasaka to be allowed to enter Japan for a short amount of time. While we were exploring Japan, we ended up in Karakura Town," Venelana said.
"Suddenly a Hollow appeared. It managed to sense our energy and attacked us. We were ready to attack the Hollow when suddenly a blue arrow flew and pierced the mask of the Hollow. We looked to see an orange-haired girl wielding a blue bow," Zeoticus said.
"She asked if we were okay. We ended up asking her various questions, and in return, she asked us questions. We all ended up at her house to see Isshin there. We all talked and got to know each other. Isshin and Masaki joined us for the remainder of our tour and guided us throughout Japan," Venelana said.
"Like all the best things, it was over. Our time ended, and we were forced to return to the Underworld. Lord Leviathan told us that we weren't supposed to enter Karakura Town. It was one of those towns we weren't allowed to enter. However, we were not punished for it because there were no issues while we were there. Eventually, we became too busy with Venelana becoming pregnant and forgot about Isshin and Masaki," Zeoticus said.
"I see…" Ichigo said as he absorbed the new information.
"Honey, they're playing our song!" Venelana exclaimed and pulled Zeoticus with her to the dance floor.
"Ichi-nii, Karin, and I are going to explore the rest of the place," Yuzu said.
"Sure. Valiona and Kisara, can you please watch over them while they explore?" Ichigo asked.
"Sure, Master," Valiona and Kisara said, and the four left. Ichigo and Eu decided to remain at the circular table. They both pulled out a book to read.
"Um, excuse me. Can I talk to you?" someone said. Ichigo looked up to see the woman who was about to fight that one guy from earlier. She wore glasses and had a cold, sharp gaze. She was dressed in a blue robe that exposed very little skin.
"Sure. My name is Kurosaki Ichigo," Ichigo said as he lowered his book.
"My name is Seekvaira Agares," she said.
"Can I ask you a question?" she asked.
"Sure," Ichigo replied.
"Where did you get that mecha? How does it work? What powers the mecha? How do you control it?" she rapidly asked. She was about to ask more questions when Ichigo interrupted her.
"Seek, calm down," Ichigo said.
"Seek?" she said, slightly annoyed that he butchered her name.
"Sorry about that. I'm bad with names. Is there a shorter version I could call you?" Ichigo asked.
"Sure. Call me Vaira," she said.
"Okay," Ichigo said. "Why do you want to know about my mechas?" Ichigo asked.
"Well… it's kind of embarrassing," she said.
"… From what I have seen, every powerful being has a weird trait. Odin is a pervert. Sirzechs likely has a sister complex. Rias is a Japanese otaku… How strange or embarrassing is yours?" Ichigo said.
"Wow… you sure like throwing people under the magic school bus," Vaira commented.
"...Anyways, why do you want to know about my mechs?" Ichigo asked.
"Well… I'm a mecha otaku," Vaira admitted.
"Well… that is way less strange than Sirzechs or Odin," Ichigo said.
"Honestly, hearing that about them makes mine seem normal," Vaira said.
"Eu, can you make me a standard nondisclosure agreement?" Ichigo asked. Eu closed her book and shut her eyes. Suddenly, a piece of paper appeared in Ichigo's hand.
"Thanks," Ichigo said. Eu nodded and returned to her book. "Before we continue, please sign this nondisclosure agreement," Ichigo said, passing the paper to Vaira. Vaira looked at the paper and began to read the contract. Her mother had constantly told her to be careful with contracts, as some are enchanted to hide certain details from the reader. Vaira used some of her magic to check for any enchantments on the contract. Finding none, she decided the contract was official. She began to look for a pen.
"Vaira, you need to sign in blood," Ichigo said.
"What? Why?" Vaira questioned. Her mother had told her that signing contracts with blood means the contract is binding to the soul. Breaking the contract would mean certain death.
"As you know, a contract signed in blood is absolute. The history of my mechs is something I do not want to be discovered," Ichigo said.
"Fine," Vaira said as she signed the contract and handed it to Ichigo, who then signed it as well. The contract glowed red for a moment and then stopped.
"Now that that is taken care of… what is your first question?" Ichigo asked. The two spent the next ten minutes discussing the Asura Machina.
"Wow… the fact that your control of seven spiritually/magically fueled mechas is amazing," Vaira said.
"Anyways, do you want to learn more from the mechanic who maintains them?" Ichigo asked.
"What!" she yelled. Ichigo quickly cast a Kido to prevent anyone from overhearing their conversation. "You can't be serious, right?"
"No, I'm serious. I'm asking if you want to learn from my mech's mechanic," Ichigo said.
"Why?" Vaira asked.
"Well… for one, he is likely bored out of his mind. Two, you've shown that you genuinely want to learn this. Three, friends help friends," Ichigo said.
"Are we friends?" Vaira questioned.
"Sure," Ichigo said.
"Yay!" Vaira said, hugging him. Ichigo was shocked by the unexpected hug. "Sorry!" she said when she realized she was hugging Ichigo and let go.
"No pro—" Ichigo was about to say before he heard a scream in his mind.
"Master!" Kisara yelled.
"Kisara. What happened?" Ichigo asked, worried that something bad had happened.
"We need your help!" Kisara and Valiona yelled.
"I'm coming!" Ichigo yelled.
"Sorry, Vaira. Something is wrong with my sisters," Ichigo said as he stood up and began running toward the location where he could sense Kisara, Valiona, Yuzu, and Karin. Vaira ran behind Ichigo.
Five Minutes Prior: With Yuzu
Yuzu and Karin were walking around, enjoying the party. They occasionally talked with some whom Yuzu and Karin recognized as members of Rias's or Sona's peerage when Yuzu accidentally bumped into someone, causing both to fall to the floor.
Five Minutes Prior: With Diodora
Diodora Astaroth was very angry as he walked around the ballroom. While many people would see him as a polite, kind devil, beneath that mental mask was his true self: a narcissistic, sinister, vile, sadistic, and wicked devil who would do "whatever it takes" to achieve his desires. The reason for his anger was one of his victims was there. Asia Argento was one of the girls he had used to satisfy his sadistic needs. At the time, she was a virgin maiden and a nun. He had injured himself, and Asia had healed him. He informed the priest that she had helped a devil and marked her as a witch and heretic. Before he could 'rescue' Asia, she joined those priests, and that red-haired bitch managed to acquire her. After a good time, with his servants, Diodora found another target to replace Asia. During this ceremony, which he was forced to participate in, he had to encounter Asia Argento again. Seeing her so happy made him furious. His anger made him careless, and he accidentally bumped into something and fell.
Now
Yuzu and Diodora collided with each other.
"Yuzu, are you okay?" Karin asked as she lowered herself to Yuzu's level.
"Yes, Karin," Yuzu said. She then turned to the person who had fallen with her. "Are you all right?" Yuzu asked the person. In his anger, Diodora had forgotten to put on his mental mask. He turned to face Yuzu and yelled, "What the fuck, you bitch! Watch where you're walking!"
"Hey, don't speak to my sister like that," Karin yelled. Diodora stood up.
"What are your names?" Diodora asked. Karin helped Yuzu get up and then looked at Diodora.
"My name is Kurosaki Karin. She is Kurosaki Yuzu," Karin answered.
"Kurosaki… never heard of that surname. You're likely some shitty low-rank reincarnated devil," Diodora assumed. "Who is your master?" he demanded.
"We aren't devils," Karin yelled back.
"Aren't devils? You must be some sort of lost pet then," Diodora said. He then smiled sinisterly. "Since you aren't anyone's property, I guess I'll have to claim you for myself," Diodora said. He began casting spells to verify what Karin had said. Diodora smiled even more. "You two would fit perfectly into my collection of broken 'toys'," Diodora said. He then began casting spells to restrain the two. Yuzu and Karin immediately tried to fight the spells. Kisara and Valiona realized that this Diodora must be a high-ranking devil. If they fought him, they risked being killed due to being 'Stray Familiars'. Kisara and Valiona quickly contacted Ichigo through their familiar bond.
"Master!" Kisara yelled, worried that her master was too far away.
"Kisara, what happened?" Ichigo asked, hearing the concern in her voice.
"We need your help!" Kisara and Valiona yelled.
"I'm coming!" Ichigo yelled. A few seconds later, he arrived.
"What is going on?" Ichigo asked. Valiona and Kisara pointed at the struggling Yuzu and Karin. Ichigo saw this and fired a Byakurai at Diodora. Diodora was too focused on his spells to notice the Byakurai coming. Upon impact, Diodora lost focus, releasing Yuzu and Karin. Ichigo quickly caught the two and handed them to Valiona and Kisara. "Go to Eu and go back home," Ichigo said. His two familiars complied and went to find Eu.
"WHO DID THAT!?" Diodora yelled.
"That would be me," Ichigo said.
"Who are you!?" Diodora asked.
"Kurosaki Ichigo," Ichigo answered.
"Who? Kurosaki isn't a surname of any of the 72 Pillars," Diodora said.
"Ichigo? What happened?" Sirzechs asked as the crowd parted to allow the faction leaders and their bodyguards to enter the scene.
"According to Kisara and Valiona, this guy tried to capture Yuzu and Karin," Ichigo said.
"Are you sure?" Sirzechs asked.
"Yes," Ichigo replied. Sirzechs then cast a few spells to prevent Diodora from moving.
"Does anyone here wish to defend Diodora of House Astaroth against the crimes he has been accused of?" Sirzechs asked the crowd. Many were confused by the way Sirzechs posed the question. Suddenly, many of the older members who were still alive right after the Civil War remembered something. During the end of the Civil War, all the devils accused of treason were judged by the Maou, who became judge, jury, and executioner. "Based on the evidence presented…" Sirzechs began, glancing at Serafall and Beelzebub. Both Serafall and Beelzebub nodded in agreement. "Diodora of House Astaroth, by the majority ruling of the Maou, I deem you guilty of treason," Sirzechs declared.
"WHAT!" Diodora and many of the crowd yelled. Many people began to question the results of the trial.
"SILENCE!" Sirzechs commanded. The entire crowd immediately quieted down. "Ichigo, if you please," Sirzechs said. Ichigo sighed and summoned the Jigoku no Yoroi. The Maou, Azazel, Odin, and Michael bowed to Ichigo. Immediately, everyone followed the leaders' example and bowed.
"Rise," Ichigo said and then turned to Sirzechs.
"For those unacquainted with our traditions, Kurosaki Ichigo is wearing the legendary Jigoku no Yoroi, which symbolizes the title of Jigoku no Kōtei. In other words, he is the ruler of Hell and, indirectly, the ruler of the Devils and Fallen Angels. A few days ago, I presented to the Jigoku no Kōtei a new contract to renew our agreement."
"Devils will be allowed to occupy a small portion of Hell, dubbed עוֹלַם הָתַחְתוֹן [underworld]. In exchange for self-government rights, when the Jigoku no Kōtei requires it, all Devils will fight for the Jigoku no Kōtei. If anyone dares to attack the Jigoku no Kōtei or any under its protection, the Jigoku no Kōtei has the right to seek retribution. The guilty party will be tried for treason in an attempt to destroy the government. In any case, where this contract is violated, the Jigoku no Kōtei has the right and authority to evict all people living in that pocket dimension." Sirsechs read.
"Kurosaki Yuzu and Kurosaki Karin are his blood sisters. This means Diodora of House Astaroth attempted to break the contract," Sirzechs said as he joined the other faction leaders.
"Sirzechs, he is an heir of House Astaroth, correct?" Ichigo asked.
"Yes, my lord," Sirzechs replied.
"God… I'm starting to sound like Byakuya," Ichigo mentally commented. "Bring me, Lord Astaroth," Ichigo ordered. Sirzechs immediately disappeared. Ichigo then walked over to Diodora.
"I know what you said to my sisters. You will suffer for your crimes. I won't kill you right now, but you harmed my family. Be prepared to pay," Ichigo said.
"My lord," Sirzechs said as he and another man appeared, both bowing to Ichigo.
"Rise," Ichigo said. The two rose.
"This is Lord Astaroth," Sirzechs said and took a few steps back. Ichigo looked at the man. Lord Astaroth looked like an older version of Ajuka Beelzebub.
"My Lord, I apologize for my son's crimes. Is there anything I can do to prevent my son from being killed?" Lord Astaroth asked.
"Does he have a marriage contract?" Ichigo asked.
"He does, my lord."
"Summon her and her lord," Ichigo ordered.
"Yes, my lord," Sirzechs said. A few minutes later, a young-looking girl and another older man arrived and bowed.
"Rise," Ichigo said. "Who are you?" Ichigo asked.
"I am Eneely of House Vassago," Eneely answered.
"Honest answer: Do you love Diodora of House Astaroth?" Ichigo asked.
"I don't. I despise him. All of his peerage members were holy nuns or maidens whom he kidnapped and found joy in breaking physically, mentally, and morally," Eneely said. Michael had a hard time restraining himself after hearing about the girls.
"All right then, Lord Vassago and Lord Astaroth, bring me a blank marriage contract, the marriage contract between House Astaroth and House Vassago, and a table with five chairs," Ichigo ordered. The two lords quickly ran off to find the required documents while a few maids brought over a table and chairs. Ichigo went to Lord Beelzebub. "Lord Beelzebub, may I have a private word?" Ichigo asked.
"Sure, my lord," Ajuka said. Ajuka then cast a spell to prevent others from overhearing their conversation.
"You created the Evil Pieces, correct?" Ichigo asked.
"I did," Ajuka replied.
"Do you know if it is possible to remove the Evil Pieces from Diodora and free his peerage members?" Ichigo asked.
"You plan to do that to him?" Ajuka said.
"I am," Ichigo confirmed.
"If Diodora resists the spell, which I believe he will, he will be in pain. However, if he does not resist, there will be no problem," Ajuka answered.
"Will I be able to use the spell, or will you perform it?" Ichigo asked.
"I will cast the spell," Ajuka said.
"Why?" Ichigo asked.
"First, I added various safeguards to prevent other devils from stealing Evil Pieces. Second, I don't want anyone else learning the spell to remove Evil Pieces. Lastly, the pieces recognize me as the creator and won't resist the spell," Ajuka explained.
"All right then," Ichigo said. Ajuka lowered the spell. Ichigo sat down at the table and instructed Lord Vassago, Eneely, Lord Beelzebub, and Lord Astaroth to sit with him. Ichigo cast a privacy kidō around the table to prevent anyone from overhearing.
"I will be modifying the contract between House Astaroth and House Vassago," Ichigo began. "In the eyes of the paperwork, it will still be officially a marriage. However, Diodora will no longer have any rights. He will become, like those maidens he abused, a slave," Ichigo explained. "To satisfy both houses, Eneely will need to give birth a total of four times."
"WHAT!" Eneely screamed. She then realized what she said. "Sorry, my Lords," Eneely apologized. Lord Vassago was very nervous and hoped Lord Ichigo wouldn't be offended.
"I understand your reaction. Allow me to explain how this will work. Two of the children will be for House Astaroth, and the other two will be for House Vassago," Ichigo explained.
"I see," Eneely said.
"Once this requirement is met, Eneely can have another husband if she wishes, while Diodora will remain her official personal slave," Ichigo said.
"My lord, if hypothetically, I do not approve of the marriage, what will happen?" Lord Astaroth asked.
"If you do not approve of the 'marriage' contract, then Diodora will be killed, ending the House Astaroth line," Ichigo answered. Lord Astaroth sighed and immediately signed the 'marriage' contract. Lord Vassago and Eneely read over the 'marriage' contract to ensure everything Ichigo said was accurate and in writing. Once they confirmed that all the details were correct, they both signed the 'marriage' contract.
"Lord Beelzebub, start the last part," Ichigo said.
"Yes, my Lord," Lord Beelzebub replied. The privacy kidō around the table was temporarily lowered to allow the immobilized Diodora to enter.
"Diodora of House Astaroth, normally an act of treason would result in your death. However, I am merciful. You will not be killed. Instead, you will be stripped of your Evil Pieces and peerage, lose your status as a High-Class Devil, and as the heir of House Astaroth. You will now become a slave to Eneely of House Vassago. She will become your master. On this day, Diodora of House Astaroth is dead. In his place lies Diodora No-Name," Ichigo said to Diodora. Ichigo turned to Ajuka and signaled him to begin.
"I am sorry, little brother, that you have come to this. However, I must do what I must for our race," Ajuka said, then began to chant. "I, Lord Ajuka Beelzebub, creator of the pieces forged from fragments of Devil's souls, hereby order you, Diodora of House Astaroth, to return the gifts given to you and suffer for your crimes against us," Ajuka said. Diodora screamed in pain as something started to float out from around his chest. Ichigo saw a King Evil Piece slowly emerge from Diodora's chest. A few seconds later, the piece was fully extracted, and Ajuka took it. Eneely placed a custom collar and chain on Diodora for his new status as a pet. Eneely then took her 'husband' home. Ichigo, Ajuka, Michael, and Lord Astaroth left the ballroom to speak with Diodora's former peerage.
Scene Change: Diodora's Mansion
With Lord Astaroth's help, Ichigo, Ajuka, and Michael entered the mansion. Lord Astaroth guided them to a sitting room.
"I will call all the peerage members to this room for you to talk to them. Is that fine?" Lord Astaroth asked.
"That is fine," Ichigo replied. Lord Astaroth bowed and left the room.
"Michael, I am going to cast a spell on you so that no one will be able to see you," Ichigo said.
"Why?" Michael asked.
"I want you to see these girls before you make a decision. I also want to hear their honest answers without them knowing you are here," Ichigo explained.
"Okay then," Michael said. Ichigo cast Kyokkō on Michael. A few minutes later, they heard a knock on the door.
"Come in," Ichigo said. Fifteen girls walked in, wearing red robes with hoods. The girls lowered their hoods. Everyone could see the emotionless masks they all wore. Ichigo could see the dead look in each girl's eyes.
"What happened to Former Master Diodora?" one of the unnamed females asked. Ichigo quickly explained what had happened to Diodora.
"Maou Beelzebub, is what Lord Ichigo said true?" another unnamed female asked.
"So… our former master is no more, and we now have you as our master?" the tallest unnamed female summarized.
"Yes. Before we continue, I want to ask: if given the opportunity, would you go back to being gods?" Ichigo asked.
"YES!" all the girls yelled, then fell silent.
"Even though the journey will include pain and suffering for redemption," Ichigo added.
"Yes," all the girls answered.
"So, Michael, what do you say? Do you want to accept these girls and allow them to be rehabilitated?" Ichigo asked. All the girls looked confused until Michael appeared. They all gasped at seeing the legendary Michael in front of them.
"Seeing these former nuns and holy maidens, who showed hopelessness in their eyes, now showing sparks of hope returning, I can't say no," Michael began. "However, the Evil Pieces that are in their souls must be removed before we can start the rehabilitation process. Girls, this rehabilitation process will be a painful journey for you fifteen to become what you were before," Michael said. The first unnamed female of the peerage looked at her fellow members and then back at Michael.
"Lord Michael, we all have suffered throughout the torment from that bastard. However, with the opportunity that Lord Ichigo has gifted us, it would be disrespectful to turn this offer down," she said. With that, Ichigo and Ajuka began the difficult process of reclaiming the Evil Pieces from each girl. After five minutes, they were all done, and Lord Michael guided the girls back to Heaven. Afterward, Ichigo and Ajuka slowly began to walk out of the Astaroth Mansion.
"Thanks for doing this, Ajuka," Ichigo said.
"No problem. Sadly, my younger brother did all of this to those girls," Ajuka said.
"It is sad…" Ichigo said.
"Ichigo, I want you to take these sixteen pieces and place them in that briefcase, then redo the process," Ajuka instructed.
"Why?" Ichigo asked.
"Because I want to give you these pieces as my way of thanking you for not allowing my family name to die out. By the contract, you could have killed him and ended the House of Astaroth. However, you didn't. Instead, you worked with the contract my father wrote with House Vassago and included children to be produced from that marriage, which allows both families to continue," Ajuka said.
"Okay," Ichigo said as he sent those sixteen pieces into his mindscape.
Scene Change: Sirzechs's Mansion, Private Meeting Room
Once they returned, a butler guided Ichigo and Ajuka to a more private room.
"Ah, our last two guests have finally arrived for this meeting," Azazel said.
"Thank you again, Ichigo, for helping those fifteen girls. Gabriel is having a wonderful time helping them recover from their horrid treatment," Michael said.
"No problem," Ichigo replied.
"Now that everyone is here, let's start this meeting," Sirzechs said.
"Ichigo, can you summon Loki and Fenrir?" Sirzechs requested.
"Before I summon Loki, what are you planning to do with him?" Ichigo asked.
"I'll likely banish him to somewhere in Asgard for a century or something like that," Odin said.
"Well… I could throw him in Hell for a bit," Ichigo suggested.
"Ichigo, Kokabiel is still scared of everything after those two weeks in Hell. Imagine Loki being there for a century; it's cruel," Azazel said.
"I won't leave him there for a century… Maybe a month," Ichigo said.
"Go ahead," Odin said.
"Go ahead with what?" Ichigo asked to ensure he heard correctly.
"Send Loki to Hell. It would be one of the few places where I wouldn't have to worry about him managing to escape," Odin said.
"Okay," Ichigo said, sending a mental command to Rhodonite and Shirogane to bring Loki to his location. A black hole appeared next to Ichigo, and a bleak, gray Loki, still wrapped in chains, emerged. Ichigo then drew Kagamigetsu and slammed the hilt against Loki's forehead. All the leaders could see the symbol 魂葬 on Loki's forehead. Ichigo then commanded Rhodonite to release Loki. Rhodonite's chains retracted into the black abyss, and Loki began to regain his coloring. Loki looked around, realizing he was in an entirely different place.
"WHERE AM I?" Loki yelled. Suddenly, the symbols on Loki's head began to glow crimson. The room began to shake, and the Gates of Hell appeared.
"Loki, Norse God of Mischief, Hell has judged your sins and ruled that you shall be sent to Hell," Ichigo said. From the gate, a Kushanāda's hand reached out and grabbed Loki.
"What!" Loki yelled as the hand gripped him tightly. He struggled as much as he could but was forced to admit he couldn't break free. He then noticed Odin sitting at the table, doing nothing. "Father! Father! Please help me!" Loki screamed at his father.
"Loki… It hurts me to do this, but it must be done. I have constantly punished your actions for eons. However, you did not learn from those punishments. Instead, you continued your misdeeds. This is for your own good," Odin said, turning away from Loki.
"Father… FATHER!" Loki yelled as the Kushanāda pulled him into the gate. With that, the gate disappeared. Odin sighed, seeing his son judged by Hell and deemed worthy to become its next resident; it hurt him deeply.
"Odin, I have your grandson as well. Do you want me to throw him into Hell as well, or would you prefer to keep him?" Ichigo asked.
"I'll hold onto him for now," Odin said. Ichigo then commanded Rhodonite to bring Fenrir from the pocket dimension. As soon as Ichigo released the chains from Fenrir, Odin cast a spell on Fenrir and teleported him elsewhere.
"Anything else to mention?" Sirzechs asked.
"I would like to mention something," Ichigo began. All the members looked at Ichigo. "Ophis is no longer working with the Khaos Brigade," Ichigo said.
"What?" Azazel said. "According to my sources, she is still working with them."
"Ichi-nii isn't lying," Ophis said as she teleported into the conference room. Everyone except Ichigo immediately jumped from their seats in shock. Ophis ignored this and sat on Ichigo's lap.
"I did say that I wasn't lying," Ichigo said. After that, the fraction leaders calmed down and returned to their chairs.
"For the record, Ophis, you are not part of the Khaos Brigade anymore," Sirzechs said.
"I am no longer part of that group," Ophis confirmed.
"Can you provide us with any information about the group?" Michael asked. For the next ten minutes, Ophis described many of the 'weaklings' in the Khaos Brigade. Ajuka quickly brought out a notepad and began to write down all these descriptions.
"Sirzechs," Ichigo whispered to Sirzechs.
"Yes, Ichigo?" Sirzechs asked.
"Tell the kitchen to make as many baked goods as they can," Ichigo whispered.
"Why?" Sirzechs asked.
"It will make Ophis happy," Ichigo replied. Immediately, Sirzechs sent word to Grayfia, who then quickly instructed the chefs and bakers to make as many cakes as possible. It took ten more minutes until Ophis stopped providing details about the Khaos Brigade members.
"Ophis," Sirzechs said as he stood up. "In appreciation for all the help you've given us tonight, please take all these cakes and other desserts we made for you," Sirzechs said as various maids and butlers pushed carts of cakes and other desserts into the room. Ophis cracked a small smile and opened a portal in the room.
"Enter the portal. Once through to the other side, there should be a flat rock. Leave the carts in a neat and orderly manner, then return here," Ophis instructed. The maids and butlers followed the instructions. Once all the carts were pushed through the portal and the servants exited, Ophis closed the portal, hugged Ichigo, and left.
"Wow…" Everyone thought after Ophis left.
"Is there anything else we need to discuss regarding the alliance?" Michael asked.
"I don't believe anything else needs to be mentioned about the alliance," Sirzechs said. With that, everyone left except the four Maou, Odin, and Ichigo, who remained.
"So, Odin, shall we discuss the contract?" Ichigo asked.
"Yes, we shall," Odin replied, pulling out a contract. Ichigo took the contract and began to read it. The contract was similar to the one Azazel and Sirzechs had presented to Ichigo. It stated that Asgard would be allowed to occupy a small portion of Hell, dubbed Helheim. In exchange for self-governance rights, whenever the Jigoku no Kōtei requires it, all of Asgard will fight for Jigoku no Kōtei. If anyone dares to attack the Jigoku no Kōtei or any under its protection, Jigoku no Kōtei has the right to seek retribution. The guilty party will be tried for treason in an attempt to destroy the government. In any case, where this contract is violated, Jigoku no Kōtei has the right and authority to evict all people living in that pocket dimension. Ichigo signed the contract and handed it to Odin, who quickly signed it. Serafall decided to sign as a witness. Once she finished signing, two copies of the contract appeared. Ichigo and Odin took their copies and stored them away.
"Odin, may I have a private word with you?" Ichigo asked.
"Sure," Odin answered.
"We'll show ourselves out," Sirzechs said as all the Maou walked out.
"So, what do you want to discuss?" Odin asked.
"I wish to receive your blessing," Ichigo said.
"Blessing for what?" Odin asked.
"I am doing the De—" Ichigo started before being interrupted by Odin.
"Ah, you are also undertaking the Death Quest," Odin said, recognizing the request.
"I am," Ichigo confirmed.
"Very well," Odin replied.
"What?" Ichigo replied. He didn't expect Odin to be willing to do it.
"I, Odin, leader of the Gods in Asgard, give Kurosaki Ichigo my blessing regarding the Death Quest," Odin said in Ancient Norse. Ichigo suddenly glowed a light blue, and then it vanished.
"Thank you," Ichigo said.
"No problem," Odin replied. "You are helping me with my son. I honestly want him to be able to someday take my place. I grow older and slowly weaker. I miss my wife… my true love. These women I flirt with are beautiful and all… However, they can never replace my dear Frigg. When Loki returns, I hope he is willing to become the leader I know he can be. If so… maybe I can finally lay myself to rest…" Odin said before he left the meeting room. Ichigo went to find Rias. He encountered a maid who guided him to Rias's room. There, Ichigo explained to Rias that during the event, he had befriended Seekvaira Agares and hadn't been able to get her contact information. Rias tried to tease Ichigo; however, Ichigo said that she was interested in the Mechas he controlled and nothing else. Rias provided Ichigo with Seekvaira's contact information. With that done, Ichigo ripped open a Garganta and jumped in. He appeared in his bedroom, changed out of his suit, and put on some sleepwear. Ichigo went downstairs to see everyone watching a movie. He quickly explained to the girls what had happened with Diodora. The girls understood Ichigo's actions and why he had returned very late. Ichigo also told them about Seekvaira Agares and clarified that there was nothing romantic between them. They were friends because Seekvaira wanted to know about Ichigo's Asura Machina and was willing to sign a contract to learn about them. Ichigo sent a text to Don about Seekvaira Agares. After that, Ichigo decided to go to sleep early.
Scene Change: Temp-Home: Morning
The next day, Ichigo slept in. When he went downstairs, everyone else was eating breakfast. When Ichigo sat down, Eu called out to him.
"Um, Ichigo… Can I ask you something?" Eu said.
"Are you about to ask if I can allow Ophis to come with us?" Ichigo asked.
"Yes," Eu replied.
"Sure," Ichigo said.
"Really?" Eu asked.
"Sure. It's not as if we're going to run out of room," Ichigo said. Eu then jumped and hugged Ichigo.
"Thank you! Thank you!" she said. "OPHIS!" she screamed.
"Yes?" Ophis said as she suddenly appeared in the dining room. "Ooo. Food," she said, grabbing a plate.
"Ophis," Eu said again. Ophis looked and saw Eu giving her an annoyed look.
"I did it again, didn't I?" Ophis said.
"You did!" Eu exclaimed.
"Sorry… You should know me. Food is love. Food is life," Ophis replied. Eu sighed.
"Anyways, I talked to Ichigo. If you want to, you can join us on our adventure," Eu said.
"Eu, I do want to go with you on your adventure, but I still have some things to take care of," Ophis said sadly.
"Well… okay," Eu accepted.
"Is this about the Khaos Brigade?" Ichigo asked.
"Correct," Ophis said.
"Be careful. There are things that can injure Dragons," Ichigo warned.
"I know, Ichi-Nii," Ophis said. Suddenly, Yuzu, Karin, and Eu tackled Ophis.
"WHAT DID YOU SAY?!" the girls yelled. Ichigo laughed at Ophis's situation and the girls' reaction.
"I kind of lectured her, and someone made a comment about us acting like nīsan and imōto, and she decided to call me this," Ichigo explained. Yuzu and Karin glared at Ophis, seeing her as a new challenger. "All of you stay here," Ichigo said. He then decided to summon the two sets of Chaos Pieces. "Girls, I am going to use these on all of you," Ichigo said as he took out the two sets of Chaos Pieces and placed them on the table.
"What are those, Ichi-Nii?" Karin asked.
"Originally, these are called Evil Pieces. They are based on the game of chess. There are a total of 15 pieces (1 Queen , 2 Rooks , 2 Bishops , 2 Knights , and 8 Pawns ) that are given to top-class Devils (King ) with a peerage. These pieces are used to reincarnate other beings into Devils to become servants of the top-class Devil. However, Sirzechs requested Ajuka, the creator of the Evil Pieces, to modify them to prevent other beings from turning into Devils. Ajuka named my pieces Chaos Pieces since I am technically neutral, and it sounds much better than Evil Pieces," Ichigo explained.
"So what does each piece do?" Yuzu asked.
"The Rooks gain superhuman strength, leading to high offense and defense. However, they are not very quick and can be easily beaten by a high-speed opponent," Ichigo said, showing the girls the Rook. "Next are the Knights . Knights gain increased speed and mobility, enabling them to perform high-speed attacks and maneuvers. However, their main weakness is their low defense, making them vulnerable to powerful attacks if they are not careful. Another weakness of Knights is their legs; if their legs are injured, their mobility is greatly reduced," Ichigo explained, showing them the Knight piece. "After that, we have the Bishops . Bishops gain enhanced magical abilities that they can use to conjure a multitude of spells. However, more powerful spells consume most of their magical power, which takes a long time to regain, forcing them to use their power carefully or risk becoming vulnerable to physical attacks," Ichigo said, showing them the Bishop piece.
"What about the Queen?" Eu asked.
"The Queen possesses all the characteristics of Rooks, Knights, and Bishops, making it the most balanced and powerful piece. The Queen is usually the second in command of the peerage when the King is not available," Ichigo explained, showing them the Queen piece.
"What about those last ones?" Ophis pointed. "The Pawns are something special. The trait of Pawns is the ability to be promoted into a Queen, Rook, Knight, or Bishop in enemy territory or with the permission of their King," Ichigo explained.
"So... who is the King?" Karin asked.
"Isn't that obvious?" Ichigo replied.
"Anyways, Ichi-Nii, what does the King piece do?" Karin asked.
"The King piece is a little different from the others. The King piece doesn't grant special powers. Instead, it acts as a strength multiplier," Ichigo said.
"So who will get what piece?" Yuzu asked.
"Well… Ophis and Eu will be my Queens. Yuzu and Karin will be my Pawns," Ichigo said. He took each piece and activated them. All the pieces were absorbed into each girl.
"So this is a new power that these pieces give," Eu said. Ichigo noticed that Sirzechs was not lying when he said these pieces didn't change any of the girls into Devils. The girls decided to try out their new powers. Ichigo took out the trainer, showed Kisara and Valiona how to operate it, and sent the girls into the trainer to experiment with their new abilities. Ichigo cleaned up breakfast when he received a call. He looked at his phone and saw Yasaka was calling him.
"Hello?" Ichigo said through the phone.
"Ichigo, can I see you right now?" Yasaka asked.
"Sure. Give me a few minutes," Ichigo replied before hanging up. He told his familiars that he was going to see Yasaka and then ripped open a black Garganta to jump through.
Scene Change: Kyoto
Ichigo jumped out of the Garganta into Yasaka's throne room. There, he saw Yasaka holding a folder.
"Hello, Ichigo," Yasaka said.
"Hello, Yasaka. What do you want to talk about?" Ichigo asked.
"Ichigo, here is the information on Moka that I managed to find," Yasaka said, handing him the folder.
"Thank y—" Ichigo began, but Yasaka kissed him on the lips.
"What?" Ichigo said after the kiss.
"While I was finding the information, Amaterasu-sama contacted me and allowed me to have a relationship with you," Yasaka explained, blushing in embarrassment.
"Wow…" Ichigo said. "But why me?" he asked.
"You need to stop putting yourself down," Yasaka said. "In Kunou's little adorable head, you are her papa and I am her mama."
"Wait," Ichigo said. Yasaka turned back to him.
"Yes?" Yasaka asked.
"I was wondering if you would like to join my peerage," Ichigo said.
"Your peerage? You allied yourself with the Devils?" Yasaka questioned.
"No, I haven't. Sirzechs paid me for my services in the form of my Evil Pieces. However, these pieces don't alter the receiver into Devils," Ichigo said.
"How can you trust the words of a Devil?" Yasaka questioned.
"I have already used them on my sisters, and they are fine," Ichigo said. Yasaka thought about it. There didn't seem to be any cons regarding this deal.
"What powers do I get?" Yasaka asked.
"Well… I will use one of my Bishop pieces," Ichigo said, summoning his Bishop piece. "This piece essentially strengthens your magical abilities," Ichigo explained.
"Okay," Yasaka said. "I'll accept the piece." With that, Ichigo presented the piece to Yasaka, and it was absorbed into her. She felt stronger and able to handle more magical energy. She also sensed a mental door in her mind. Yasaka decided to see where it led. She knocked on the mental door and discovered it was unlocked. She pushed open the mental door and said, "Hello?"
"Yasaka… how are you speaking to my mind?" Ichigo responded mentally.
"We can talk to each other mentally?" Yasaka replied mentally.
"Yes," Ichigo said.
"How?" Yasaka questioned.
"I believe the pieces allow a mental connection to the King piece, which is myself," Ichigo theorized.
"So this piece also created a mental door to you," Yasaka said.
"Wait. So you had a mental door connecting you to my mind?" Ichigo asked.
"Yes," Yasaka replied.
"Close the mental door, Yasaka," Ichigo said. She closed the mental door. Ichigo asked Kyōka to find the door.
"Found it," Kyōka said.
"Are there any locks on my side?" Ichigo asked.
"There are locks on this side," Kyōka responded.
"Yasaka, on my side, there are locks. Go to your side of the mental door and see if there are any locks on it," Ichigo instructed. Yasaka went back to the mental door and checked it. She discovered that the door did have locks.
"The door has locks on it," Yasaka reported.
"Kyōka, try locking the door on my side," Ichigo said.
"Done," she replied.
"Yasaka, try knocking on the door," Ichigo said. Yasaka approached the mental door and knocked on it. Ichigo felt a certain pressure in his mind as if someone was trying to get in. "So this new mental connection can be locked on my side," Ichigo told Yasaka.
"I saw locks on my side as well," Yasaka added.
"This time, I'm going to unlock my side of the door while you lock it on your side," Ichigo proposed. Kyōka and Yasaka did as Ichigo instructed.
"Ichigo, when she locked her door, a switch appeared on our side," Kyōka said.
"Yasaka, you can also lock your mental door. However, if needed, I can open that door if I need to talk to you," Ichigo told her.
"I see…" Yasaka said. "Anyways, good luck with the rest of your journey, Ichigo, and come back to me once you regain your heart," Yasaka said.
"Okay. Thank you, Yasaka," Ichigo said as he ripped open a Garganta and jumped through.
Scene Change: Temp-Home
Ichigo returned home to find that most of the girls hadn't returned from the trainer. Ichigo saw that Valiona was reading while occasionally looking at the trainer. Kisara was nowhere to be found.
"Valiona, where did Kisara go?" Ichigo asked.
"Ichigo, Kisara joined the girls in the trainer. I'll switch with her later," Valiona explained.
"Okay," Ichigo said. He went to his room and remembered that he still needed to call Vaira about Don and answer any questions she might have. Ichigo took out his phone and dialed her number.
"Hello? This is Seekvaira Agares, heir—" Vaira began before Ichigo interrupted her.
"Hey, Vaira?" Ichigo said.
"ICHIGO!" Vaira yelled back. She didn't hear a response and began to panic, bombarding Ichigo with questions. "How did you get my number? During all that chaos, I forgot to give you my number. Ichigo! Ichigo! Are you there?"
"Vaira, calm down," Ichigo said once he regained his hearing. "Are you available right now?" Ichigo asked.
"I am. Why?" Vaira asked.
"Can you come over to where I am?" Ichigo asked.
"Where are you?" Vaira asked.
"In Kuoh," Ichigo said, giving her the current address. Suddenly, a red seal and glow appeared in his bedroom. The glow faded, and Vaira was standing in Ichigo's room.
"Ichigo!" Vaira said and hugged him.
"Hello, Vaira. Are you ready to meet the main technician for my mechas?" Ichigo asked.
"Yes, I am. How are we going to get there?" Vaira asked.
"One second," Ichigo said and dialed Don.
"Hello, Captain. What can I do for you?" Don answered.
"Hey, Don. Are you available right now?" Ichigo asked.
"I am. Why?" Don asked.
"Can you teleport me and one other person to Uzushio?" Ichigo asked.
"Sure. Give me one minute," Don said, and Ichigo hung up. "Stand by for teleportation," Ichigo told Vaira.
"Telep—" Vaira began to say before she was blinded by a white light. When the light faded, Ichigo and Vaira had disappeared.
Scene Change: Uzushio
"Where are we?" Vaira asked, looking around at what seemed to be a command center.
"Welcome to Uzushio. My name is Don Dogoier, and I am the Engineer for Uzushio," Don introduced himself.
"My name is Seekvaira Agares. Please call me Vaira," Vaira said.
"Anyway, Don, I want you to give Vaira a tour of your area, provide her with a modified teleporter that allows her to communicate with you, and, if you allow it, directly teleport into your office," Ichigo said.
"Captain… why?" Don asked.
"I want this to happen for a few reasons. The first is that she wants to learn about the Asura Machina. The second is that she can offer a new perspective on your inventions," Ichigo explained.
"Okay, Captain," Don said. With that, Don began showing Vaira around Uzushio and his sector.
"Is that wise, Captain-sama?" Ahim asked.
"It's not necessarily wise, but I think it might help Don," Ichigo said.
"How?" Gai asked.
"Well, according to the files you gave me, Marvelous, Don is usually alone in his sector. I brought her here so he could make a friend. If it becomes serious, then it'll become serious. If not, it allows him to interact with other people," Ichigo explained.
"Okay, Captain," Marvelous said. With that, Ichigo opened a Garganta and jumped through.
Scene Change: Temp-Home
Ichigo returned to find that everyone was outside the trainer.
"How was training?" Ichigo asked.
"It was good, Ichi-Nii. Those pieces increased our powers a lot," Karin said.
"Your powers?" Ichigo asked.
"Yes. We received some basic training on our Quincy powers," Yuzu said.
"I see…" Ichigo said.
"Yhwach, do you think you could help them?" Ichigo asked.
"I could," Yhwach replied.
"Both of you remember Yhwach, right?" Ichigo asked. They both nodded. "He is the manifestation of my Quincy powers. He will help both of you with your training."
"How?" Yuzu asked.
"That leads to another thing. I discovered that the Chaos pieces established a mental connection with each other."
"I see…" Yuzu said.
"And I will be able to speak to both of you through this connection," Yhwach said to the girls. The girls were shocked by the sudden appearance in their minds.
"Anyway, we will be leaving town for a bit," Ichigo said.
"Ichi-Nii, what about school?" Yuzu asked.
"Well, I am planning to rent or buy a house so that when school starts, you two will have a place to stay," Ichigo explained. Suddenly, the doorbell rang. Ichigo went to the door and opened it. Outside were Rias and her entire peerage.
"Hey, Ichigo-sensei!" the entire peerage said.
"I know you weren't trying to leave here without a party," Rias said.
"Come over to my house; we're going to have a goodbye party," Issei said.
"Come on, girls, we're going to Issei's house for a goodbye party," Ichigo said. Everyone moved to Issei's house and had their goodbye party. At some point, Azazel heard that his club was having a party without him and decided to crash it. Sirzechs heard about the party and managed to crash it for a few seconds before Grayfia appeared right behind Sirzechs, kicked him down, and began dragging him to the waiting portal. It was hilarious, resembling those cartoons where people are dragged into Hell. Soon, the party ended, and the Occult Research Club saw Ichigo and company driving away, heading toward their next adventure.
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