Part 2

Takamagahara; Throne Room

That evening…

In their finest attire, the Shinto Pantheon welcomed their guests of their Western counterparts known as the Greek Pantheon. Their leader was not present, deeming the trip unnecessary, thus in his stead was his wife and queen of Olympus, Hera. With her stood perfectly regaled dressed Aphrodite, flanked by Apollo and Hephaestus, with Demeter and Hestia standing on the opposite side of Hera. All dressed in their finest attires too, that reflect their respective domains.

Amaterasu was in her full-dress white kimono, with embroidered red haori over her shoulders, and golden broach with pin her hime cut, raven hair that was in a bun yet allowed two bangs to frame her sharp, hawk-like features and highlight her gentle graceful smile.

Naruto was at her side, on her direct right with his uncle Sasunoo on his right, sandwiched between them, in a matching attire but his own haori was one she had made herself, a dark, almost midnight blue that matched his flames at the base leading into a sky blue at the top that matched his eyes with the elemental Kanji for "Son of the Sun" written down it. He loved and hated it at the same time, with his uncle Tsukuyomi explaining that it was embarrassment he was feeling, and it was his mothers job and right to embarrass him at all times.

That's for later as it seems that all the pleasantries and welcomes had been given, Naruto refocuses on the here and now, as he notices a few eyes of the guests upon him now and he dared not break his stoic demeanour as Hera's scarlet eyes seem to bore into him as she asks. "And may I ask who this young man beside you is, Lady Amaterasu? I do not believe we have had the honour of meeting him prior."

Naruto sighed inwardly. He knew what as coming and was hoping that question was not asked so brazenly as no doubt his mothers doting mode is desperate for attention. The second he felt his mothers eyes shift to him, he had to fight the grimace that traveled down his spine as he forced his gaze to meet hers and there he saw it.

That glimmer in her eyes that spoke of his impending doom.

Thankfully, before Amaterasu could gain any traction in his humiliation, Naruto's already favourite uncle Sasunoo spoke first. "This is our young lord, Naruto Ōmikami. He is my sister's youngest, and a member of our and coming."

Placing his hand on Naruto's shoulder as they both bow towards the Greeks, Naruto saying. "It is an honour to meet you all."

The surprise the Greeks was noted as this was the first time anyone beyond the Pantheon had heard of Amaterasu bearing another child, a son no less, and he looked to be a warrior type but as they discreetly observe the other Shinto gods looking at the boy in pride, he has likely been tutored by them all in their own expertise meaning he will likely become their hero candidate.

Someone they should watch out for and maybe, just maybe, keep a connection to should they be in need of a third party.

Hera inclined her head to the young boy, sensing the love he had for his mother and visa-versa loud and clear. It was truly a wonderful experience for her to see such a beautiful connection between mother and son, as one of her domains is centred around such a connection. She finally speaks up. "Likewise, young Naruto. I look forward to hearing of your story."

Naruto nodded formally again, though also took note of the calculations hidden behind the smiles of these foreign dignitaries with their sun counterpart staring at him hard, and the Goddess of Love and Desire seems to be eyeing him up as if a piece of. Those thoughts pause upon feeling the attempted invasion of his presence. It was a divine probing, very discreetly executed too, but he is a shinobi thus fended it off with little effort.

His eyes seem to sharpen, noticed by his mother and uncle, who suspect something had just happened between their guests and son/nephew and spread their senses before Amaterasu speaks up. "Then, shall we get this underway."

After the meeting, a general state of affairs between the two sides, Naruto is in the reception hall with his fellow Shinto pantheon members. He was talking with Ebisu about his plans on going out towards Iwa Jima to try a new fishing spot and wanting to bring the young man with him. Naruto replied. "As much fun as that sounds, Lord Ebisu, you have to speak with Okasama about it like last time. She does not want me skipping out on my lessons nor training so…"

He trailed off and the chubby man bellowed a lively laugh, hands on his stomach before nodding in agreement, Ebisu commenting. "Indeed, young Naruto. Indeed. How about next time then, I can ask for your next break we head somewhere a little closer like Aiken, or the shallows near Setouchi. It'll be great."

Naruto smiled and nodded. He has always like Ebisu as he never forced anything on him and just allowed him to speak as himself while they fished down in the world below. Sometimes off shore, sometimes on a boat away from mortal eyes, it was just two guys, sometimes three as Sasunoo sometimes joins them, and the open sea.

This is when Naruto sensed another divine prod into his presence again but this time, he halted it as he analysed it and glanced around at the Greeks in attendance. None of his family would do this, they know what his true form looks like, and so him appearing now without his extra features is nothing new to them, so it can only be one of them.

The prod vanished just as suddenly as it came though none of the scattered outsiders seemed to be doing out of the ordinary, nor did they break from their current discussions or their food. Abruptly, Ebisu muttered lowly. "Any idea who that was?"

Naruto was not surprised that Ebisu had noticed it too, thus replied just as lowly. "No. It's the second time. No doubt the didn't try during the meeting as I was surrounded by my mother and Uncle Sasunoo. They would have noticed it too."

Scratching his beard, Ebisu nodded with a grunt, looking back to the food on the table the two had been standing beside, adding. "They are likely assuming you to be our champion and want to get a clear read on you. No doubt they have sensed, to a degree, your active transformation and are trying to ascertain the level of it."

Naruto takes up a chicken leg, and places it on his plate, before replying. "We are all under transformations. What makes me so unique?"

Ebisu chuckled again, looking to the young deity, replying. "Well, my boy, you are a new face that is dining among us gods here in Takamagahara. Curiosity is a rare commodity among us long lived."

Naruto let out a dignified sigh as he nodded, replying before he takes a bite. "You make a good point."

Abruptly, both turn to see one of the visiting dignitaries approaching them, one goddess of Love and Desire, Aphrodite, with a smile upon her face. Sensing the danger, Ebisu was swift in his own departure which left Naruto with little choice but to face this head-on alone. Though, he would make a mental note to make Ebisu his next target. After all, neon pink makes the revenge so much sweeter.

Aphrodite spoke first as she arrived at the diplomatic face of Naruto, and she offered a hand for a shake. "Hey there. My name is Aphrodite."

Naruto bows to the woman, knowing better than to take that offered hand, replying stiffly yet perfectly formally. "Yes, Lady Aphrodite. My name is Naruto. Son of Amaterasu. It is an honour to meet you."

Aphrodite giggled at his rigidness, over looking the fact that he had blown off her handshake, but he was coming off rather adorably. She idly muses what it would take to break him or how long it would take to do so. So then she decided to ask further questions, if this was the Shinto's next hero, it would be wise to plant seeds now and hope to call upon them later. "So, Naruto…"

She takes a few steps into his personal space, that he immediately takes a few steps back, leaning into his training with Hachiman and what he recalls from his time with his godfather during his training trip. Aphrodite continued sweetly. "What is it that you do around here most days?"

Naruto just smiled, calculating his response, replying. "I have many lessons, training, and recreational activities. I am rather passionate about my wind and fire magics though."

Hearing her element mentioned within the same sentence as his passions, caused the goddess to smile truly and nodding before Aphrodite replied sweetly. "A wind user? How marvellous. I am quite the user of such. Strongest in my pantheon, actually. Perhaps I could teach you a thing or two if you are every in our neck of the woods."

Naruto nodded hesitantly, responding carefully. "That is certainly a possibility, Lady Aphrodite. Please take care of me should I find myself out west."

She beams and nodded, before both looking to the side where Apollo approached, a beaming smile upon his face as he extends a hand whilst saying. "Pleasure to meet you too, Naruto. As the son of my Shinto counterpart, perhaps I can be considered an uncle of sorts, no?"

Naruto bows again, ignoring the offered hand with practiced ease, before rising up and replying. "I will have to ask my Ōkasama about that. I do not know if rules allow for such as I am still in training."

Apollo lets out a laugh, as if Naruto had just told a joke, before running his formerly held out hand through his sunshine golden hair that seemed to shimmer like the sun, before he replied. "Oh, my dear boy. No need to be so formal with me. Your mother and I go way back. Consider me an uncle and call upon me if you find yourself under our jurisdiction and in a tough spot. Okay?"

Again, Naruto smiled diplomatically, replying. "If I find myself in such a position, please take care of me."

Apollo nodded firmly, grinning with a smile that lit the room, causing many to squint but Naruto. His mother does the same thing in attempts to get a rise out of him when he's in a bad mood on occasion. It's so troublesome.

A new voice, catching the two Greeks off guard but not the Shinto, spoke next. "You certainly are a well mannered child."

Naruto looks to the left of Aphrodite, where a woman looking to be in her late twenties stood, with long brown hair, partially secured in a two buns, that remind Naruto of a certain weapon mistress again, and big doe like brown eyes that seemed to flicker like a gentle flame. Both Greeks nod to the new arrival, speaking in unison. "Lady Hestia."

Hestia nodded back at them, a soft smile upon her cute lips, before she looks to the youngest present with that same smile that threatened to lower his guard, speaking to him just as gently. "Naruto-chan, I hear you are an avid fire user."

Naruto nodded firmly, breaking into a soft smile, stating. "No where near my Ōkasama's level, though I think I could give most mortals a run for their money."

Hestia nodded firmly, smile unwavering, recognising the glint of pyromania within this young man's eyes anywhere. "I do not doubt. Your mother is a fine wielder of her divine flames so I do not question your strength. Though…"

She leaned in closer, as if a coconspirator to an evil plan, as she whispered childishly. "If you ever want to surprise her, feel free to come and see me for training. I am sure we can create a new move to catch her off guard."

Naruto nodded, matching her tone and conspiring level whisper. "I will keep that very close to the chest and in the back of my head for now, Lady Hesita. It should be fun."

A throat clearing caused all four partygoers to glance at the source to see none other than Amaterasu standing their with a soft smile, Hera standing at her side with amusement in her eyes at the scene unfolded before them. Hestia and Naruto returned upright, nothing to see here, and neither would acknowledge that anything did happen, as Naruto bowed to his mother. "Ōkasama…"

Amaterasu's lip was twitching furiously at the cheek of her son right now, in front of their guests, but she will address that later, speaking up. "I just wanted to see what you were discussing. So please, continue where you left off…"

Naruto knew this was dangerous territory, not for the feeble minded, and that his mother will likely try and talk to him later firmly, so his prankster mind was able to kick in full force whilst these outsiders were restraining her by decorum alone.

A glint in his eyes that his mother recognised and narrowed her own at him. Hera and Apollo recognised that glint to and the male sun god had to really smother his smirk. He was loving his new, self-appointed, nephew figure. A fellow prankster from the eastern lands. Oh, how Hermes was going to flip out at this.

Naruto then turned to Aphrodite and asked casually. "So, Lady Aphrodite, I must ask what your hair care routine is. As you can see, mine can get a little out of hand…"

He turns to show off his long twin-braided raven locks, that reach halfway down his back, and the goddess of Beauty locked onto it immediately. Aphrodite had noticed it earlier and wanted to ask about his choice of style, and now she had the chance to inspect them closer. She near enough squealed as she approached. "I must say, these are so well maintained… thick and luscious. I love the truly unique shade of black…"

As she began rambling on, Naruto caught the nod of respect from Apollo for successfully redirect suspicion of the soon to be unveiled prank so well. Even more so as all the other ladies were roped in and began chatting on about hair care and the like along with possible new styles for the boy.

Elemental Nations; Hidden Leaf

Four years later...

The entire crowd had gathered around the hokage tower for the special event being held. Standing tall at the edge was the Sixth Hokage, Kakashi Hatake, giving a speech about the Will of Fire and all those who were empowered to greatness by it.

Shinobi from across the alliance were in attendance, crowding the rooftops or any vertical surface to watch on as the new kage was being sworn in. Yet, the furthest rooftop with a direct line of sight was vacant for some reason that none dared to care about but it was not as empty as most would assume.

Beneath a shroud of mysticism and chakra, was a gathering of related people watching on as a gift for a certain former shinobi's eighteenth birthday. He, along with the others, were giving this brief hour to watch this momentous occasion before returning to their respect realms.

As one Sasuke Uchiha stepped forward, to stand beside his former sensei and mentor, he looked out across the crowd and waved at them all. The crowd went wild as Kakashi placed the kage hat onto his head.

One of the temporarily returned spoke up, his voice rough yet none mistook the pride within it. "He has made me proud. Leading the village like this. No doubt he will be able to lead it to greater heights."

Naruto, looking like his old blonde seventeen-year-old self, glances to his right, over one ravenette, to the stern looking man and replied. "Of course. He's my best friend, Fugaku-san. He has all our will of fires now. He can guide the village with it now."

The man's wife smiled proudly, looking to Naruto and replying. "Thank you for always believing in my son, Naruto-chan. Despite everything."

Naruto waved the Uchiha Matriach off, stating. "He was and still is my best friend. I know he technically killed me, but…"

His heavy sigh was shaken off and he smiles widely, looking upon the unified shinobi alliance all around them and spoke again. "Though, it seems the peace we all fought for is really here. Even after we all passed on."

The teen on his direct right nodded and smiled. "Yes. My adorable little brother is quite the man now it seems. He has redeemed us all."

A new voice from Naruto's left spoke chuckling lowly, as he spots his own son beside the Uchiha. "Did not think he'd actually become kage. I know you guys said he did, but still."

Naruto chuckled looking at the legendary shinobi and father of his sensei, saying. "Yeah, Sensei is rather lazy at times, Sakumo-san. But he is a great leader when it comes to it."

Sakumo nodded with a soft smile at his son, all grown up now, and felt his own pride climbing.

Another man steps between the white fang and the newly christened adult, saying. "It seems that my little sister too. Glad that little Shi-shi is moving forward. I see my nieces and nephew down there."

Naruto follows the man's gaze, one Dan Kato, to see Shizune with a pair of daughters and a son at her side, raised eyebrows as he muttered. "They look like Hatake's, no?"

Sakumo snaps to their sight line and spots the three teenagers and broke into a grin and nods, stating. "Indeed. Kakashi has outdone himself."

"Naruto…" Itachi calls and Naruto glances back at the formally stoic Uchiha, who gestured forward, and then all those on the roof look to see Sasuke staring back at them all with wide, sharingan eyes. He wasn't the only one as those on the roof all saw them.

Sakura saw Naruto smirking beside an equally smiling Tsunade, who was at his side.

Kakashi saw Naruto smirking, his parents waving with nods of approval, and Obito with Rin grinning at him.

Shizune saw Naruto smirking with her older brother, Dan, and Tsunade smiling.

The rookie twelve, those still around, all saw Naruto with the a varied gathering based on their connections, with his foxy grin and were lost for words.

Hinata was crying openly as saw Naruto, Neji, and her mother watching on before they, and the rest, all turned back to leave. Their time was up.

Sasuke stepped forward, reaching as he called out. "Wait! Don't go…!"

The crowd was confused, looking around and not seeing whatever was being seen by those atop the tower. Naruto and the Uchiha all stop to glance back at the newly crowned Seventh Hokage, all smiling honestly. Itachi spoke for them all. "You've done us and the clan proud, Sasuke."

Fugaku and Mikoto nodded and waved at their son before vanishing back to the pure lands with their other son.

This left Naruto as the last one, and he offered his big goofy smile and a thumbs-up. "I knew you could do it, Sasuke. I never doubted you for a second, so – live well and we'll see each other later."

He began to walk away, following after the others, fading away as his voice traveled upon the wind to the ears of all. "Lead them with our will of fire, dattabyo."

Many tears were sheds but Sasuke did indeed lead in place of his brother and family's stead.

Takamagahara; Imperial Garden

Naruto sighed for the tenth time as his mother fusses over everything, for the millionth time, as she asks about his toothbrush that he has in his kunai pouch, the backup in his coat pocket, and the second backup in his toiletries scroll. Amaterasu still says. "Then, I still expect you at least twice a week to come and visit me. Any less than I'll…"

She was interrupted by a warm hug from her baby boy, who now stood at a firm six-foot-two and towered over her relatively shorter five-seven frame. Naruto whispered softly. "Thank you for everything, Ōkasama. You have given me the best childhood a guy could have, and the memories to hold onto. I promise you that I will always eat healthily, and not just ramen."

Amaterasu smiled into her youngest son's chest, hugging him back as she listens to him continued. "I will wash everyday, and keep my hair tidy. Smile when someone smiles at me, and always keep my head up with pride. Help those in need whenever I find them and defend those who stand with me."

Pulling back, still holding his mother in arm, Naruto offers a petawatt smile, saying. "I love you, Ōkasama. I promise I will return and do you proud."

Amaterasu smiled brightly and nodded before reminding her youngest. "Just remember, I want lots of grandbabies."

Naruto flushed red, but laughed anyway. Amaterasu joined him. As did Sasunoo, Tsukuyomi, and Futsunushi. It was absurd how crazy Amaterasu can get when overly emotional like this.

After they all calm down, Naruto gives his mother another hug, a tight squeeze that she happily returns before eventually the two part with great reluctance but his mission is now and there are people he hasn't met that require his help now.

Standing at the exit, Naruto turns back to his family. Yes. That sounded nice to him and despite the tears he bows fully at the waist and declares. "Thank you for being my family. For raising me. For training me. For listening to my worries and encouraging me. For loving me as one of your own."

This time, not even Hachiman nor Tsukuyomi were spared from the tears this time. They all wave back as Sasunoo speaks for them all as his elder sister was in no shape to. "We love you Naruto. We are family, and that will never change."

Naruto nodded with a smile that rivalled his mothers before the golden magic circle appeared beneath him and just like that he was gone.

Kyoto Youkai District

Naruto had finally made it to the Youkai part of Kyoto City. He had not wanted to cause any issues upon his arrival and had teleported down to the nearby Mount Bunagatake, and strolled towards this hub of Youkai that serve under his mother's pantheon.

Walking through the streets, all seemed normal among the civilians, though a few were looking at him funny as if he was not someone they recognise. Naruto didn't blame them, he has been hiding his extra features since appearing in the mortal realm until he understood what was happening exactly. There was an underlying feeling of tension that was putting him on edge.

Finally reaching the beginning of a path lined with torii gates, Naruto double checked his attire was appropriate. His was in his dark blue yukata with a black obi where his lacquered sheath was found. His haori was the same from that event with the Greek Pantheon four years back.

After nodding once, he takes a step forward and up the path only to sense a few dark magic signatures surrounding a young kitsune. Naruto's black eyes narrowed, contemplating what things were going on right now. This kitsune may be able to point him in the right direction, and so Naruto's next step suddenly found him vanishing from the spot.

Halfway up the path and off to the side, there were numerous devils surrounding a young vixen who looked more than a little concerned and more than a little worried. On closer inspection, from his vantage point atop one of the gates, Naruto confirms that the child is certainly most certainly Kunou, Lady Yasaka's daughter. What is she doing in the company of these devils?

Seeing the brown haired boy reaching for her, Naruto's protective instincts flare and he abruptly appears between the two and catches the boys arm before it touches the kits, glaring murder at the boy now in hand and growled out. "You will not touch a single finger on Lady Kunou. Am I clear, devil?"

Everyone was startled by the sudden arrival of this raven haired man, his imposing figure radiated power and danger to the devils causing them all to tense. For a moment none moved, unsure of what was happening right now.

That was until Naruto threw the boy clear of the gathering with a single swipe and took up a defensive stance between Kunou and the devils, hand resting on his sword, a clear threat that the devils all took up offensive positions, drawing swords and preparing magic. Though Naruto was surprised when two brandished holy weapons, he didn't let that show as he spread his legs and narrowed his eyes in preparation to strike.

This was until Kunou spoke up, unsure who this friendly man was. "Umm… mister… how do you know my name? I haven't seen you before."

Naruto nodded, not taking his eyes off these devils, replying. "I had just arrived, Lady Kunou. I was supposed to meet with Lady Yasaka and was making my way when I detected you surrounded by these dark magic users. Forgive my tardiness."

The devils were surprised that Kunou didn't know this man even though he had jumped into presumably save her from them. This put them in a differcult position. If they attack, he'll will strike back with little hesitation if his stance is anything to go by.

Kunou though, perked up upon hearing he was supposed to meet her mother and he seemed to be strong and smelled like a kitsune too, so maybe he can help her. Speaking softly, she asks. "My mother is missing. I have been looking for her and these devils were suspicious so I wanted to make them tell me where she was."

Naruto nodded again, finger lifting his blade clear of his sheath slightly, ready to strike on a dime, as he replied. "I see. Then it is good that I have arrived. I shall assist you with culling their numbers and forcing their tongues to speak."

The redhead in the group raised her hands and stepped forward, speaking carefully. "My name is Rias Gremory. We mean no harm. We are just here to help. Lady Kunou confronted us and we swear that we have no knowledge of the location of Lady Yasaka."

Kunou responded, filled with more confidence now that she had a guardian with her. "You lie! The smell of devil was all over the palace where Ōkasama was!"

The blonde swordsman, among the devils replied. "On our honour we did not take her. We are here on a trip with our school. That is all."

The small white girl was staring at the swordsmen, and asked. "Who are you?"

Naruto did not dignify that with a response, staring at the two holy sword using devils, and spoke tightly. "Perhaps I should relieve you of those holy objects. I am sure the church will pay handsomely in favours and coin for their safe return."

His chakra spiked but before he could strike out, a new arrival landed ahead of the devil group, staring at the new swordsman, calling out. "Stand down. They are my students. They mean no harm."

Naruto's eyes fall to the white haired woman, sensing her divinity, and yet she was not one he knew nor of the Greeks either. That leaves only the Northern Pantheon, so Naruto spoke tightly with eyes narrowed dangerously. "What is one of Odin's doing here? You did not check in with any of us before entering our domain. I can legally slay you with no penalty, as we have no treaty with you or your pantheon."

That surprised everyone, none more than the woman in question but she recovered quickly, drawing on her power as golden armour appeared, and taking up defensive position before announcing herself. "My name is Rossweisse. Valkyrie guardian. To whom am I to battle?"

Naruto eyes her up weary, before announcing as he finally releases his own features. A pair of raven black fox ears appear from his long hair, his black eyes lighten to a breath-taking blue with a vertical slit, six whisker marks fade into view upon his pale cheeks, but most importantly, nine long-raven tails emerge from his back as he announces himself to outsiders for the first time. "My name is Naruto Omikami. Kyuubi of the Shinto Pantheon and guardian of the Youkai people."

Mouths hung open as he let out a very feral, fear inducing growl, forcing more then a few hesitant steps back to be had. Naruto reports tightly. "And the last person you ever want to cross."

Kunou was gawking at the long nine tails swaying calmly before her. She had to double check, then triple check and then finally her fourth check let her mind process the fact that this man was a kyuubi like her and her okasama. Then the rest of what he said clicked. Omikami? Isn't that the same name as Lady Amaterasu?

Rossweisse was nervous now. This swordsmen was already dangerous in his previous form but finding out he was a kyuubi made him ever more so. Even she will not be able to provide much of a challenge for him. Her students even less so. The power that was being leaked from him was overwhelming yet he was still surprising the bulk of it.

Rias was sweating bullets now. This man they almost attacked is a nine-tailed fox. This well built, no doubt well-toned and very, very strong man is most certainly powerful. At least as powerful as her brother. Yet, they almost attacked him. He would have ended them right here and now.

Plus, that sword of his. It's barely out of its sheath and yet she can feel the divine power emanating from it in droves. It may not be holy, but it will still end them just as fast.

Then it hit her. His name. Naruto Omikami. There is only one Omikami she recalls and that was the Sun Goddess Amaterasu. Is this her son? A Kyuubi and son of one of the Shinto big three. Lethal is ver clearly too low a word.

Akeno was scared. Not that she showed it. But as a shrine maiden, she knew exactly what this new Kyuubi was. She can feel and sense it clear as day. The others will likely go off his name and assume that he is the son of Amaterasu. That is true, however she could also sense the blessings of Hachiman, Tsukuyomi, Ebisu, and Kagutsuchi.

She doesn't know how she hadn't sensed him or them until he lifted his transformation but they will loose if they fight him. No two ways about it. This guy is basically a god himself. It makes sense why he has taken instreast in Kiba and Xenovia's holy swords being in the hands of their natural enemy.

Naruto noted their reactions and the Valkyrie took a knee and bowed, Rossweisse speaking formally. "Forgive my transgressions, Lord Naruto. I did not know you were…"

Frowning, Naruto cut her off. "Enough. Do you swear on Odin…

He abruptly cut himself off, shaking his head, and correcting himself. "Do you swear on your sisters that these people are innocent?"

Without hesitation, Rossweisse replied with steel. "I swear."

Naruto nodded and released his sword, allowing it back into its sheath, and releasing his stance as he glances to the distance, seeing no more need to threaten them. "Very well. If I find evidence of the contrary, Rossweisse, I will claim your head."

The white haired woman nodded, replying swiftly. "I will present it myself."

Naruto nodded again, before glancing to Kunou and seeing her stunned expression and smirked. Gently, he pokes her forehead with a finger and she snaps to, looking up at him and his soft smile as he spoke. "I've found your mother and those responsible for her abduction."

Everyone was surprised by that, none more than the kit herself. Kunou stammered out. "Where? Is she hurt? How many…?"

Naruto smiled as he flared his nature rich chakra briefly, that caused a weight to settle on everyone briefly. Kunou nodded, knowing that meant senjutsu and seemingly unaffected unlike the devils.

Naruto turned back to the supposed teacher, asking. "Valkyrie. How many devils are apart of your group? As I can sense a group rapidly approaching this location, and another some ways off."

Rossweisse was about to answer when said devils arrive in the form of Sona, and her peerage, who announce their presence, weapons drawn. "Rias! What's going on?"

She was eyeing up the raven haired Youkai, trying to figure out what was going on, but Rias waved her off, reporting. "Stand down, Sona. Things are fine now. Just a misunderstanding."

Sona was still weary but Naruto ignored her and looked to the Norse angel of sorts. Rossweisse nodded. "That is all of them. Any others that are present are not with us. These are all innocent."

Naruto nodded before looking back to Kunou, asking. "What will you do, Lady Kunou? I will go and save your mother now. Will you stay or come?"

The young Kyuubi was surprised by the choice. Normally, adults would exclude her from danger like a rescue mission. So Kunou asks hesitantly. "Anyo… is it okay for me to come? Isn't it dangerous and stuff?"

Naruto replies swiftly with a nod, explaining. "Without a doubt. However, you made the choice to leave the after of the palace to look for your mother yourself despite the risks already. It would be wrong for me to take that from you. So, what do you say? Want to come help rescue your mother?"

His smile was warm and comforting, yet filled the young girl with a resolve unseen by mortal beings in centuries. Kunou nodded firmly, declaring. "I will go."

Naruto beamed at her, nodding his approval, and kneeling down with his back to her. "Then hop on and we'd get going. Be sure to hold tightly."

Despite the flush to her cheeks, Kunou did just that and climbed onto Naruto's back and giggled when his long hair tickled her nose causing Naruto to smile as he stood back up, before looking back at the Valkyrie and getting serious. "Rossweisse-san. Forgive my rudeness. I will give you an apology later, however right now I must go and rescue my charge's mother."

Rossweisse inclined her head, replying promptly. "It is understandable, Naruto-sama. Though, do you not require any assistance?"

Naruto smiled but shook his head, earning a giggle from his passenger, as he replied. "I can handle a few miscreants. It shouldn't be…"

He paused as his eyes narrowed, slowly turning to look in the direction of the palace as he muttered. "Well, that certainly changes things…"

Rossweisse steps forward, standing to attention, asking for the group at large. "What's the matter?"

Naruto looks back at her, and mulls over whether he should tell her or not but eventually relents. "It seems they are using dimensional magics to separate us from Lady Yasaka. I can break into there, without a problem, however I am unsure how many enemies are within the space."

Hearing this, and hoping to smooth things over, Rias steps forward, confidence rolling off her in waves, as she declares her intent. "Allow us to assist you. If devils are involved in this, then we have a responsibility to ensure they are brought to justice."

Her peerage step up beside her, even the one Naruto threw away initially, all looking confident in their ability. Naruto though looked at them skeptically, before looking to their guardian and asking. "Rossweisse-san. What is your honest opinion on their combat capabilities? I do not wish to waste time babysitting them."

The Gremory peerage deflated at that, but Rossweisse spoke firmly. "They are capable. Inexperienced but capable."

The guy who smells of dragon slammed his fist into his open palm, cocky grin as he declared. "Yeah. We totally kicked Loki's butt not too long ago. Some devils are no problem for us."

Naruto raised a brow at that claim. Loki might not be the strongest god around, from what Naruto has read, but he is far more of a trickster which makes fighting him more difficult than most. Looking to Rossweisse for conformation, she nods and so he nods, replying. "Fine then."

Abruptly a dark blue magic circle abruptly spread from Naruto's feet and expands to cover everyone present and before anyone could call out in surprise they were gone.

Kyoto; Imperial Palace Garden

The group of two devil peerages, their guardian Valkyrie, and the two Kitsune are suddenly, comfused and amazed at the speed of the teleport, standing in the garden of the palace to which confused the youngest present, Kunou asking. "Umm.. Naruto-sama. This is the garden. I thought we were…"

Naruto waved her off, saying. "Meh-meh, Kunou-chan. No faith in me? This is the entrance to the separate dimension."

He then points toward a tree though only Rossweisse, who had experience dealing with dimensional spaces, could see the slight crack. She speaks up. "I see it. Even at this distance, I can barely sense it."

Naruto nodded as he pulled out a bunch of sealing papers, flicking through them and tacking out a thick stack before returning the others to his sleeves, vanishing as if he never held them. Storage seals rock. He hands one to Kunou over his shoulder and she takes it, confused at the squiggles upon it.

Naruto hands the rest of the stack to Rossweisse, who again, was quick on the uptake and nodded before handing one to each of her charges. Once everyone had one, the lone Norse resident asks the raven kitsune. "Lord Naruto. How did you come across these beacons? And so many of them?"

Naruto smirked, liking how quickly this woman was on the uptake, and he explained. "I made them, naturally."

Sona, studying the unknown script, looks to her teaching assistant and asks. "Beacons? What is so special about these so-called beacons?"

Rossweisse looks to Naruto, who shrugs as he channels magic and chakra into the one he has and Kunou copies him, allowing the Valkyrie to explain. "These beacons allow you to lock on to them from alternate dimensions, by-passing any other factors completely. Based on these runes, these are all single use, get out of trouble cards."

Naruto cut in here, adding. "Yes. They are all single use. Flare your magic and desire to escape and you will be transported to these beacons. No ifs or buts. If you think you are about to die escape. No idea what we will find in there."

Sona was indeed impressed and immediately channeled her magic and seeing it glow with her family sigil told her it was ready. Idly she noticed it pulsing, just like a beacon in her mind, and nodding confirming she was ready.

Rias too was inspecting the runes with a critical eye. These would be insanely useful to have on hand, even more so with the modifications that will whisk you away from danger with just a flare of your magic. She wants desperately not use it and pocket it inatead for later study or use, but this is potentially a life threatening situation and so channels her magic.

Akeno too was staring in more than a passing intrigue at the small square paper holding a circle collection of runes she did not recognise. If it actually does do what this new sexy raven Kyuubi said it does, then gaining access to more would be a tremendous achievement for anyone. As it fills with her magic, the beacon in her mind comes back loud and clear, and subconsciously she locks on to it for a quick escape.

Naruto takes Kunou's and slots it with his and summons a shadow clone out of sight of the others and has it transform into a crimson redhead with four tails that looked suspiciously like his first mother. When she stops next to him, he hands his and Kunou's papers over to her before heading towards the dimensional tare.

Rossweisse leads the school devils up behind him, after handing their becons to the new kitsune lady. Before she could ask, Naruto goes through a set of hand seals, twenty of them, and stops on the snake hand sign as an ethereal glow erupts from his right hand. In a single motion, he seems to chop down through the tear, and it slices open fully like a fuzzy patch in reality itself.

Glancing back, Naruto offers a serious nod to the Norse guardian, informing. "They know I just expanded this gateway. Prepare for immediate combat."

Rossweisse nodded just as seriously, pulling her sword, prompting the others to do the same as she says. "We are with you, Naruto-sama."

Naruto steps in first, with Kunou on his back, and the others follow shortly after.

Unknown Dimension; Imperial Palace

Naruto steps clear of the static portal to find himself standing before the Kyoto Palace they just left. A quick sensor ping tells him that this is definitely not the same place. Glancing to his left shoulder, where Kunou looking confused but back at him as he says. "It seems our foe is attempting to confuse us or their captive. Relax. This is not your home just a poorly made re-creation of it."

She nodded, taking that as fact as she was still confused. Naruto then glanced back to see the other devils are looking around, but on edge. Good. They are competent. He gives out orders. "Listen up."

All eyes land on him, as he looks forward to where he was sensing Yasaka's chakra signature. "I am sensing Six opponents. One dragon, one monkey, the others humans."

Sona was prompt in her response, "Human? Are you sure?"

Rossweisse was the one to reply. "If they are human, and holding strength enough for you to warn us…"

Naruto nodded with a quick glance back at the devils. "Yes. Likely those Heroes with powerful sacred gears. Do not take them lightly."

The devils all nod and Naruto began to stroll forward, adding. "You can confront them or stick close to me. They'll come to us eventually. Our mission is only to recover Lady Yasaka, not defeat the enemy. That is just a bonus."

Ultimately they stick with Naruto who breaks into, what he considered, a light jog but the devils struggled to keep up. Kunou was smiling as she was enjoying the speed, but the seriousness of the situation was still weighing her down.

Naruto however noticed that the signatures were not staying spread out in ambush positions anymore. It seems they had assumed the group would split up and thus they could pick them off in smaller numbers and not know where they stashed their prize. Idiots. Only idiots would fight fair.

Reaching the doors to the signal of Yasaka, Naruto promptly kicks it off its hinges, clearing the room and smashing out the other side and did not even look like he tried. Surely, in the centre of the room lay Yasaka, unconscious but breathing.

The second Kunou saw her mother, she called out. "Haha-ue!"

Her dropping from the Raven-furred kyuubi's back, and rushing forward, allows Naruto to turn back to the group he had brought with him, informing them. "Seems our enemies are going to be upon us soon, seeing as their inital ambush strategy has fallen apart."

Rossweisse asks, promptly, in full military mode. "From what direction and who?"

Naruto responded promptly, steel in his voice brokering no argument. "Three heroes from the east, they will be the last to arrive. The monkey from direct north. He is a Youkai and seems to know the terrain so will be here soon. The last Hero is holding at the gate we just came in from. The dragon signature is on the roof and seems to be waiting for us to leave before attacking from behind."

Rossweisse cataloged that information and nodded before looking to Sona, offering. "Lady Sitiri, I recommend that your team take on the three heroes. You only need to hold them in place and prevent them from meeting up with their allies."

Sona thinks on that for a moment, before nodding. "We will handle them."

She promptly leads her forces off down toward the east. Turning to Rias and her peerage, Rossweisse instructs. "We should take on the hero and the monkey Youkai. We don't need to win, just buy time."

Rias nodded before glancing at Naruto, who was waiting for them to leave, and asked. "Can you handle a dragon alone and protecting them?"

Naruto glanced at her, and nodded silently, arms crossed in a seeming calm before he perks up as he recalls something. "Oh, piece of advice. That monkey Youkai can not use senjutsu in here…"

He noticed the white cat girl flinch at the mention of the Youkai's special trait, but continued regardless. "Due to that, he is limited to his five senses. Keep that in mind."

Rias and her party nod to that advice before they rush off.

Naruto steps back into the room and as he approaches, Kunou looks up and goes to speak but Naruto raised his finger to his lips and grins. Just then, a certain divine dragon emperor swoops in via the hole made by the doors earlier and reaches for the young Kyuubi, only to get a solid fist to the face.

He hit the floor hard, world white, spinning, and completely dazed with a face that was bleeding from every hole. Bloodshot eyes, bleeding ears, eyes, and nose. A few lost teeth.

Whilst the dragon was trying to figure out what the callsign was of the the container ship that had hit him was. Naruto approached the wide-eyed Kunou, who was staring at the downed man who was groaning and rolling around in pain with more than a light concussion and likely confused.

Kneeling down, Naruto scanned the woman. Maybe too low a word in all honesty. A figure so voluptuously curvy, gods and goddess's alike must be crawling all over to try and woo her. Face held delicate features and long, vibrant golden yellow hair that reminded him of his own before he reincarnated. It was longer than his too. Then again she's a lady so it's to be expected.

Her yellow kimono looked fine, no seals or anything like that on it, though the exposed shoulders allowed a generous look upon. A groan from the dragon, drew Naruto's eyes and seeing as he was about to recover enough of his senses to be a problem, Naruto just shrugged. "Forget the delicate approach."

Placing a hand on her forehead, Naruto calls out. "Kai!"

Pulsing his own dense chakra through her system that jolted her to awareness, and her golden eyes shot upon, looking upon her daughter who was teary eyed, and was clearly confused. "Kunou… what…?"

Kunou dived into her mother's embrace, crying out. "Haha-ue! Haha-ue!"

Yasaka smiled at that but a voice from behind her drew her attention, she didn't turn back though as she was busy with her daughter. The dragon child spoke, clear pained. "To think we miscalculated this much. Who knew there was another kyuubi?"

Yasaka snapped back at that declaration and surely enough there was a raven furred kitsune at her back, with their back to her, and surely enough they had nine swaying, dark raven tails. Tail's that were far longer than her own. Before she could speak he did. "Who's to say? Though, right now… you have made a big mistake laying hands on my charges. Any final words, dragon?"

Said teen chuckled, spitting blood from his mouth as he summons his white gauntlet, raising it up to eye level as he declared. "My name is Vali Lucifer. Holder of the Dragon Divine Dividing, Albion…"

He narrowly avoid a sword strike, aimed at his neck, loosing strands of his hair, leaping from the whole in the wall he made originally, calling upon his sacred gears wings as he puts space between them.

Vali cackles as he hovers out of range of Naruto's sword, gloating. "Come on, kitsune. Come and fight me."

Naruto just calmly re-sheaths his sword before glancing back allowing Yasaka to see his brilliant sky blue kitsune eyes, and he calls out. "Kunou. Do it now."

Kunou perks up, and nods as she channels her chakra whilst clinging onto her mother with everything she had. Immediately, a yellow flash erupts, and both Yasaka and Kunou were gone. Naruto looks back to the gobsmacked dragon gear holder, and shrugs with a smirk. "No need to. We got what we wanted so we'll be going now. Bye-bye!"

Sending out a massive, potent wave of chakra, Naruto forcibly activates everyone's return papers and the very second he registers that everyone had made it out safely, he too vanishes, narrowly avoiding the charging kick of the white dragon emperor. Who growled in frustration at this failure.

Kyoto; Imperial Palace Garden

Naruto was the last to flash into the garden, the paper seal he was assigned burning to ash from the magic connections intensity, as intended, and the other devils look smug as they had all seemingly gotten one up on whatever their opponents they had fought against. He smirks, as he looks over the gathering. "I take it you all had fun."

They all nod eagerly, and that nadishiko woman seemed to blush rather softly with a hand on her cheek, and he nods back before looking to the doorway where Yasaka stood with Kunou clasping her hand. She looked unamused and concerned but he did not blame her. She had known that she and her daughter were the only nine-tailed kitsune around and now there was a third one.

Naruto nodded to her before turning back to the still static portal and he goes through more hand signs like before and extended both palms toward the door in space time. He whispered, but everyone still heard. "Shinto Art; Dimension Stitching."

A bright blue glow erupted from both hands as he slowly pulled his palms toward one another, and as a result, the portal began to close slowly too. It showed like he was putting quite a bit of effort as it seemed to fight back against him.

Free thirty seconds and only half closing it, Naruto let out a chuckle, shaking his head, as he muttered. "I see. If that's how you want to play… then…"

Yasaka, Kunou, Koneko, and for some reason, Rossweisse, all sensed the kitsune draw on nature energy masterfully, and in the next ten seconds; the portal was closed and secured.

Dusting his hands off of imaginary dirt, Naruto nodded at his job well done with his hands falling onto his hips. "Yep. That isn't going anywhere."

Many were just surprised by the feat, others had sensed him purging the nature energy he had gathered from his system, that felt infinitely brighter, and as he turned around he met the disbelieving crowd who were gawking at him. Naruto raised a single eyebrow, asking. "What?"

Rossweisse spoke up, bowing to him briefly, as she meets his eyes. "I think it is due to your advance understanding of dimensional geometry that has left them bewildered."

Naruto's raised brow did not lower, replying blandly. "That was hardly all that impressive. All I did was pull it shut. You know, like when you pull a sliding door shut. Not all that hard."

There was a snort from somewhere, no one owned up to it but Naruto suspected the adult vixen but would not call her out on it. Looking around and not seeing any injuries, Naruto spoke up. "Well, seeing as all the excitement is over, you can return to your school trip. We adults have things to discuss. So…"

He clicked his finger and a massive magic circle appeared beneath the entire garden, encompassing all the devils and their Valkyrie guardian/teacher. Naruto finished with. "I think you can visit the palace tomorrow or whatever."

Yasaka, understanding the situation, spoke next. "Actually, it will likely be a few days. We will send for you, should it be sooner."

The two kings and guardian nod to that before they were gone in a flash of light.

Before the light had fully died down, Naruto felt Yasaka's chakra and magic spike as she looked at him, and near enough snarled. "Who the hell are…?"

Naruto raised his hand, before pulling out a scroll and tossing it at the vixen, who caught it and allowed Naruto to explain. "My name is Naruto Omikami. Kyuubi of the Shinto Pantheon."

Yasaka froze midway through peeling open the scroll, looking up at him in disbelief. A Shinto Kyuubi. That made no sense. Quickly opening and reading the scroll. She grew increasingly concerned before finally going wide eyed at the end, which was all the conformation she needed. Looking up at Naruto who was standing casually a safe distance away, she bowed profusely. "Forgive me, Naruto-sama…"

Naruto cut in here, waving that shit off as quickly as he can. "Nah. None of that. Ökasama is plenty strict with that formal stuff, but it was a nightmare for me to deal with that for as long as I did. Honestly. I'm just Naruto. Especially seeing as I will be essentially a glorified bodyguard here. Let's not be so impersonal or this will get boring real quick."

Yasaka was a bit conflicted at the prospect but then again, he was nice on the eyes so maybe that last bit Lady Amaterasu wrote down isn't totally off the table. I mean, he is literally the only other adult nine-tails in existence, so he is at least as strong as she is. But, being trained by the gods since he was a child. She is no slouch but she doubts she could beat him.

Taking a heavy sigh, the Kyoto Kyuubi nodded at the Shinto Kyuubi, before gesturing to follow, Yasaka beginning. "Then, Welcome to the Imperial Palace, Naruto. Your new home."

Naruto smiled softly, as he replied. "Thank you, Yasaka-chan!"

A/N: The Final Part.

2nd A/N: For those who are wondering, I would put this Naruto a single step above Sirzechs for raw power, and not by much. He could take on any of the Four Satan's in a one-on-one, with Serafall being the hardest for him to deal with. He'd still win, but he'd have to be far more careful in doing so than the others. Same with Grayfia. If both Serafall and Grayfia teamed up, Naruto would be hard pressed and have to pull on his numerous trump cards, as raw power would not work against them, to pull a victory.

As a kitsune of Heavenly Fire and Wind, Naruto would have a hard time with Ice, Water and Earth. He is strongest in close range but has both midrange and long ranged capabilities that surprise most. With his bow from Hachiman, armour gifted by Sasunoo, Heavenly flames from his mother, and a sword forged by Tsukuyomi, Naruto is a danger to all and at any range.

He also has friends abroad Hestia being his best friend for the fire tips, and the amazing Ramen she makes. The two together is somehing to be worried about, as they often cause mischief, much to her fellow greeks surprise, and Hestia enjoys her time with him as a way to blow off stream whenever things get heated back home.

Yasaka does not appreciate her abrupt visits nor how easily she gets Naruto to open up. Or the pranks they pull and completely misreads their relationship. They are best friends.

Hermes is a regular character who shows up for any number of reasons. Though, it should be noted, that he always leaves with a new pranking glint in his eyes.

Natrually, when the biblical faction hear of this new arrival the reaction is mixed. Serafall immediately rushes to meet him on behalf of the devil faction. Micheal faces this head on and embraces the arrival of a new guardian, even moreso when he hears of his role as protector.

Azazel is cautiously optimistic until Naruto invites him to his next fishing trip with Ebizu and becomes best friends immediately. The East Youkai Faction are hesitant but agree to meet with him. Naruto has to work hard to unite the various factions of Youkai as one of his tasks from his mother. I will likely borrow characters from my other stories to fill out these factions of Youkai so it isn't just East and West but also South and North.

As a oneshot, this will remain as is until i have time to circle back to it. Though, I can picture Naruto using his own heavenly flames burning away any who dare threaten the youkai faction, backed up by his various friendships with a battle against the likes of Crom Cruach, backed up by Hestia, both spewing flames hot enought to incirate oceans.

Until then, however, this is where this stays. Thank you for reading.

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