Alright, quick questions, and Naruto's complete peerage…
Well, the main reason why I haven't done a chapter, besides the fact that I got obsessed with ChatGPT and the images, and well I also generated the peerage's techniques, but well first things first, number one Naruto besides his peerage (already finished by the way) also has an army of lesser Custodes, yes his army is called Custodes but well that's a separate issue and I'll put it together myself later since most of your suggestions are from people I don't know or people I have something against, not hate but rejection due to bad history with them… or rather the readers but well separate issue.
But well let's get to the real question.
Do you really want me to do a whole arc of Naruto hunting the beasts, it would be a very, really very long arc, since it would involve one chapter to get there, one socializing with someone from the place they went to, and one for the battle and I want to get to the canon since well I have more ideas for the canon. That being said, do you want me to go straight to the DXD canon?
And question two, do I save Raynare's life, and prevent Asia from going with Rias? I have a couple of ideas for Raynare since I like the cliché that Raynare is Azazel's daughter, and well Naruto is a mercenary… or well he gets paid for doing missions more than anything because he has nothing better to do, nobody wants to fight him, and the missions give Naruto and his girls something to do.
Well with this said and since I need something to fill this chapter with, I will put the complete peerage, as well as the techniques that the main girls of Naruto's harem can use.
PS: Later I will make a Pinterest board with the peerage's designs.
With this said, let's go.
Naruto Gremory De Fatalis negro — The King of Chaos, the Sarcastic Immolator, the Devourer of Fate
Naruto Gremory wasn't born with the world at his feet. He wasn't the expected son, nor the pride of his lineage. He was the exiled one, the despised one, the one his own family belittled and cast out as if he were a mistake. For many, he should have been a forgotten shadow, a tragic anecdote, one more on the long list of those who "never amounted to anything."
But Naruto was never one to follow the script that others wrote for him.
Because if anything defines Naruto, it's that when the world turns its back on him, he blows up a galaxy in its face.
He didn't ask for permission, he didn't beg for acceptance. He simply rose. Step by step, fist by fist, cosmos by cosmos, until he became what he is today: the Devourer of Fate, the man who killed not one, but three Fatalis, cursed their souls forever, and, in the process, reached the Ninth Sense, that summit reserved only for those who dare to defy the impossible.
And he did it without renouncing what he is: sarcastic, shameless, reckless, with the smile of someone who knows he is a threat just by existing… but who always keeps his word.
Naruto is not a hero, nor a villain. He is a force of chaos with his own compass, and that compass points in only one direction: the secrets of the universe.
Not out of nobility, not out of duty… but out of pure, damn curiosity.
Because when someone asked him "and why do you want to know?", his answer was as simple as it was inevitable:
"And who the hell is going to stop me?"
Today he is the king of his own sanctuary, surrounded by Custodes who follow him not out of fear, but because they know that, deep down, he is the only god who doesn't need his feet kissed to be great.
He is chaos, but he is also the certainty that, whatever happens, he will be there, standing, laughing while the universe burns… because, to be honest, it is very likely that he himself set it on fire just to see what would happen.
Typical phrase:
"I am not the chosen one. I am not the heir. I am the guy who was left after everyone said I couldn't. And now… well, look at me."
Queen: Natsumi of Tatsugami Mizuchi.
Natsumi — The Six-Tailed Queen, the Fire that Embraces and Burns
Natsumi is the perfect embodiment of the duality between tenderness and destruction. To her enemies she is a terrifying vision: the Six-Tailed Queen, a kitsune of overwhelming power capable of reducing bodies, souls, and cosmos to ashes with her spiritual heat. But to those she loves… she is quite the opposite: sweet, calm, patient, and serene, a young woman who cares for her own with the warmth of someone who protects not out of obligation, but out of genuine love.
As queen, she bears her title naturally, not as an imposition, but as a responsibility. She treats the peerage and the Custodes like family, with firmness when necessary, but with a gentleness that few would expect from someone with her power. She is not a tyrant, she is a mother, a sister, a queen who understands that respect is not demanded: it is earned.
She is hopelessly in love with Naruto, and although she usually maintains an elegant and controlled demeanor, anyone who knows her well can see how her eyes light up every time she looks at him. She is his balance, his grounding wire, the only one capable of stopping (or at least trying to) the chaotic impulses of her king when necessary.
However: hurting those she considers her own is the fastest way to see the worst version of Natsumi. She doesn't scream, she doesn't break down… she simply ignites the flames that burn the soul, and with a serene smile, she lets the fire do what it has to do.
Typical phrase: "I could burn you to the bone… but I'd rather you leave before I get lazy to lift a hand."
Bishop: Sakuya of Chronoskallion (yes, I made this shit up) — The Maiden of Broken Time, the Queen of Knives and Irony
Sakuya is, first and foremost, a refined woman, educated, and with impeccable manners… at least as long as no one gets on her nerves. Her attitude is usually that of the typical distinguished maiden: courteous, elegant, with an air of an unattainable lady and a cold gaze. But of course, that's until she opens her mouth. Because while she maintains her composure, she has also learned —thanks to Naruto's terrible influence— to drop biting comments and to enjoy sarcasm like a master of the craft.
Where others scream or threaten, Sakuya smiles and drops an ironic phrase loaded with verbal daggers, with the same precision with which she throws her knives. And yes, if you provoke her enough, it is very likely that the last thing you hear will be a sweet phrase… right before you disappear from this timeline.
She loves to maintain the appearance of "seriousness," but when she is among the peerage (or especially with Naruto and the closest Custodes), she relaxes her face, lowers her guard, and lets out that vein of impudence that she has been cultivating. However: her loyalty and commitment to duty remain absolute.
She can joke as much as she wants, but when the situation demands it, she is precision and lethality personified.
Although Naruto is pure chaos, Sakuya functions like the clock that marks the hours within the whirlwind: she brings order, but never resists enjoying the disaster while everything explodes around her.
Typical phrase: "Oh… were you going to say something important? What a tragedy, I had already decided to ignore you."
Bishop: Keres Bael of Lilitu Zhaar: The Rose of Destruction, the Diva of Absolute Power
Keres is not only powerful. Keres knows it, breathes it, flaunts it, and enjoys it. Arrogant, haughty, and absolutely convinced of her superiority, she proclaims herself (without any modesty) as the third most important piece of Naruto's army, right after Naruto himself and Natsumi —and she respects Natsumi not out of liking, but out of well-earned fear.
For Keres, the rest of the Custodes are, at best, pretty decorative statues. She never says it directly (except when she's in the mood), but her gaze, her gestures, and that "runway queen" air betray her whenever she shares space with the others. The only exception to this tacit contempt is Juvia, whom she considers a sweetheart, almost like a little sister she genuinely appreciates. With Natsumi, on the other hand, she maintains distance and a mixture of respect and fear, recognizing in the kitsune the only one capable of putting her in her place if she crosses the line.
Keres is the definition of a femme fatale: sensual, flirtatious, proud of her body and her power, always sure that she is the center of attention, and if she isn't, she will be in five minutes. It is not uncommon to hear her say, with that mischievous smile and her chin held high:
"I am the sexiest woman in your harem… and you know it."
She is in love with Naruto, although she expresses it more like someone claiming a prize than a damsel sighing. Her love is possessive, passionate, charged with that mixture of desire and pride that leads her to never accept being ignored.
But beneath all that arrogance and glamour, Keres is a lethal warrior. The most powerful user of the Power of Destruction, capable of reducing soul, body, and cosmos to dust without even losing her composure. She kills with the same elegance with which she throws a smile: without haste, without sweating, without messing up her hair.
Typical phrase: "Oh, darling… don't cry. You have to maintain your dignity, even when you're about to be erased from existence."
Knight: Mordred of Rajang Desatado — The Lightning of Pride, the Homunculus Sword
Mordred is fury condensed into human form. Aggressive, direct, absolutely incapable of shutting up or sugarcoating what she feels, she is by far the most explosive and combative of the group. She speaks like she fights: straight to the chest, no beating around the bush, no apologies, and with every intention of leaving a mark.
Born as a homunculus, she was always seen as a mistake or a tool… until Naruto and the Custodes accepted her. That's why, although she never says it out loud (or says it screaming with her sword in hand), her loyalty is absolute. She would die for them without hesitation, and she would kill for them without a second thought.
She is in love with Naruto, but her way of expressing it is as brutal as she is. Forget shy glances or subtle caresses: her thing is saying things like:
"You, me, my bed, now."
or
"How about you break my ribs with that smile of yours?"
She detests sappiness, but in her own way, she is sincere. She loves him. She respects him. And even if she denies it with a laugh, she would never leave his side.
In combat, Mordred is a living storm: thunder cosmos, brute force, speed, and a sword that doesn't cut, it shatters. She doesn't seek to stylize the movement, she seeks to ensure that her enemy doesn't get up again. And yet, behind that chaos there is control: she knows perfectly well how to kill, when to kill… and when to protect.
She doesn't fight for honor. She fights because that's how she can take care of her own.
Typical phrase: "Say I love you? What for? Better stay still and let me bite it out of you."
Knight: Ruby of Nargakuga — The Crimson Huntress, the Storm of Petals and Blood
Ruby is, at first glance, the sweetest, most cheerful, and optimistic of the Custodes. Always with a smile, always with that air of a kind girl who wouldn't hurt a fly… and that's precisely why it's so easy to underestimate her. But those who know the truth know that behind that smile is a combat fanatic, a huntress at heart who not only accepts violence: she enjoys it.
Especially if the prey is large, dangerous, and difficult to kill. The more colossal and lethal the creature, the more that killer spark shines in her eyes. Ruby loves killing big things. And it's not something she hides, although she says it between laughs and in a sweet voice, as if she were talking about the weather.
She is in love with Naruto, but unlike the more brazen ones like Mordred or Keres, Ruby is shy. She's not one for grand declarations, but she takes advantage of her absurd speed to steal a kiss or two when Naruto is distracted, often escaping with a laugh and blushing cheeks before he can react.
Although tender with her companions (and especially protective of the younger members of the group), Ruby is brutal in combat. With her Crescent Rose always at hand, she moves like a whirlwind of red petals and blades, combining elegance with killer efficiency. For her, fighting is dancing, and killing is simply the fun part of the show.
Despite her sweet appearance, Ruby never hesitates when it comes to delivering the final blow. She enjoys the risk, the speed, the hunt… and making it clear that, although she smiles a lot, she is probably the one who most enjoys seeing her enemies fall.
Typical phrase: "Oh, how cute you are! I almost feel bad for killing you… Nah, just kidding."
Tower: Delta of Fenrir — The Alpha Fang, the Savage Storm
Delta is, without a doubt, the most brutal and savage of the Custodes. A warrior of pure instinct, raised to fight and with a simple, clear, and direct mentality: Naruto is the alpha. Period. She doesn't need reasons, complex strategies, or grand explanations. If Naruto says "kill," Delta kills. If Naruto says "come," Delta comes. And if he told her "lie down with me," she would simply do it, without questioning, without shame, without hidden meanings.
But if you tell her to eat vegetables… good luck with that.
Delta is as loyal as she is fierce. She's not stupid, she just follows the wolf code: absolute respect for hierarchy, unconditional love for her pack, and unleashed force against anyone who threatens that balance. She's not one to think much about the implications: if something is an enemy of Naruto or her companions, it deserves to be crushed. End of story.
Her way of showing affection is physical: hugs that break ribs, pats on the back that knock the wind out of you, and protective growls if someone gets too close to her own. Although she can be sweet in her own way (especially with those she sees as "cubs" or weaker), most of the time she is pure energy, instinct, and combat.
Delta doesn't understand intrigues, conspiracies, or philosophical speeches. But if you need someone to hold the front line, to destroy defenses, to withstand the most brutal punishment without flinching and to return every blow with twice the force… then she's the one.
For her, there is no greater pride than serving Naruto, her alpha, and protecting the pack he leads.
Typical phrase: "Eat that? No. Kill that? Yes!"
Tower: Quetzalcoatl of the Solar Serpent — The Golden Goddess, the Feathered Serpent of the Cosmos
Quetzalcoatl is light, joy, and warmth… but she is also ancient power, divine majesty, and unstoppable force. Always smiling, always kind, she greets enthusiastically, hugs sincerely, and offers words of encouragement even while tearing her enemies to shreds. Her energy is contagious, and her presence illuminates any place she is.
She maintains the same extroverted and charming attitude as her counterpart in Fate, but with the advantage of being a little more sensible. After all, she lives with a sarcastic explosive, a soul-burning kitsune queen, a wild wolf, and a diva of POWER… someone has to keep a cool head from time to time.
That doesn't mean she lacks malice: when necessary, Quetzalcoatl is as ruthless as any other warrior god. Her enemies often underestimate her good humor… until they find themselves trapped in a divine storm, under the judgment of the sun, or devoured by the power of the stars.
She is in love with Naruto, albeit in her own way: she is tender, flirtatious, but without losing that air of superior divinity. Her advances are playful, but she is clear that, while there is competition, she is the goddess. She doesn't need to fight for attention, just smile… because she knows her light is impossible to ignore.
With her companions, she is maternal, warm, and protective, but if anyone answers her badly, she always has a sweet smile and a veiled threat as beautiful as it is terrifying ready.
Typical phrase: "Come on, smile! Today's sacrifice will be wonderful~ "
Pawn: Juvia of Raijun — The Tide of Life, Guardian of the Eternal Waters
Juvia is the freshness of the river and the calm of the sea in a single body. Although more moderate and focused than her Fairy Tail version, she is still a cheerful, lively, and passionate young woman, with that spark of enthusiasm that she never loses. She loves life, enjoys simple things, and is always willing to give a smile… but when the situation demands it, she can be as relentless as a storm that sweeps everything in its path.
She is still amorous by nature, and although in the chaos of Naruto's harem it is difficult to compete for attention, she maintains her style: sweet, sincere, without losing that innocent flirtatiousness that makes her so charming.
Unlike the more aggressive or explosive of the group, Juvia is one of those who offer affection unconditionally, a warm and comforting presence among so many strong personalities. But let no one be mistaken: in combat she is a primordial force, the water itself that gives life… and that drags to death if necessary.
She has a special affection for the two rookies, Xenovia and Irina, whom she protects with the heart of an older sister. Always making sure they don't overdo it, that they learn well, but also that they enjoy the journey. For Juvia, it is important to remember that she was once the new one too, the one who didn't quite know how to move in this world of monsters and titans. That empathy makes her especially loved among the Custodes.
Outside of battle, it's easy to find her enjoying a hot bath, singing in the rain, or simply contemplating the running water, happy with the little things.
Typical phrase: "Water flows, gives life… and also knows how to take away those who don't respect it, ufufu~."
Pawn: Neo of Chimera — The Silence that Lies, the Architect of Perfect Deception
Neo is the nightmare of anyone who dares to face her… but for her companions, she is simply the most mischievous mute of the group, an enigmatic and, for some, exasperating presence.
Although she has never uttered a word —being mute from birth—, Neo doesn't need a voice to make it clear who's in charge in the realm of illusion (or rather, of lies turned into reality). Where others create mirages, she writes new laws in the world, and reality accepts them without a peep.
With an always serene gaze, a calm smile, and an expression that mixes innocence with pure impudence, Neo is dangerous not only for what she can do, but because you never know if what you are seeing is real… or if she already caught you before you even raised your guard.
With the Custodes, she is a prankster when she is bored, especially with the rookies (because they are the easiest to fool). She has left Xenovia fighting her own shadow and Irina trapped in a loop where she couldn't remember how she had entered the room. But all with affection, of course… until someone (usually Keres or Mordred) tells her that's enough.
The only exception is Natsumi, whom Neo usually avoids bothering too much since, in her infinite mischief, she decided to literally freeze her butt. The kitsune's revenge was so swift and brutal that even Neo understood the lesson (although she will surely try again when she thinks she can get away with it).
With Naruto, on the other hand, she maintains a mixture of respect and amusement. She admires him, but she also takes advantage of any moment of distraction to appear out of nowhere, staying inches from his face just to see if this time she manages to scare him.
She is the most dangerous of the group for any enemy… but for her own, she is the mysterious sister, the one who plays with reality as if it were plasticine, the one who is always smiling even though no one knows exactly what she is thinking.
Typical phrase (hand gesture): ️ (a single hand raising the index finger, smiling) [Mental translation: "Oops."]
Pawn: Rossweisse of Veðrfölnir — The Eagle of Valhalla, the Guardian of Light and Winds
Rossweisse is the perfect mix between the formality of a valkyrie and the calm of someone who no longer has to prove anything to anyone. With the same responsible and elegant attitude she showed in High School DxD, but without the drama of "why am I still single?", because well… in Naruto's army, those worries are irrelevant (and quite ridiculous considering the context).
She is still the most diplomatic and educated of the group, but no longer so obsessed with everyone following every rule to the letter. After all, she works surrounded by lunatics, a god who blows up galaxies when he's bored, a soul-burning kitsune, and a beast who doesn't understand the difference between a hug and death by crushing. She learned quickly that a little flexibility is the only way to stay sane.
However, don't confuse her kindness with weakness: Rossweisse is one of the most broken of the group. She may not reach the absurd level of Natsumi, Keres, or Juvia, but she is comfortably in the top five, and if Neo blinks too much, she will fight for that fourth place without fear. She knows what she is capable of and doesn't need to raise her voice to assert herself. With her light and her wind, she can disintegrate enemies with surgical precision, or simply suffocate them without lifting a finger.
In combat, she is the patient strategist. She doesn't waste energy, she doesn't rush. She waits for the exact moment to act, and when she does, it's like the wind itself: invisible until it sweeps you away.
With her companions, she maintains the attitude of a patient older sister, but not maternal like Juvia. Rather, she is that serious friend who gives you advice, but also laughs when you mess up. She gets along especially well with the younger ones and is usually the one who calms things down when Mordred starts yelling at someone or when Keres decides
Pawn: Atalanta of Manticore — The Protective Arrow, the Huntress of the Noble Heart
Atalanta is, without a doubt, the most protective and maternal of the group when it comes to the youngest and the rookies. Lethal, precise, with an always attentive and serious gaze, but with an unexpected gentleness when she approaches those she sees as "cubs" or as the most inexperienced of the group.
Among the Custodes, she is known for always looking out for Xenovia and Irina, guiding them, correcting them, but without the superior or heavy air of a strict teacher. Rather, she acts like the older sister who teaches without humiliating, with patience and firmness. She can be tough when necessary, but never cruel. And if anyone dares to raise their voice or hand against one of the rookies in front of her… well, they better run fast, because Atalanta's arrows never miss.
She has a particular relationship with children, especially because, thanks to Naruto's questionable idea of kidnapping school field trips "so they can learn about the cosmos and how fun it is to almost die," there is always some group of kids swarming around the sanctuary.
Unlike other Custodes, Atalanta doesn't scare them away or ignore them: she takes care of them, keeps them safe from the chaos that is living near Naruto, and often trains them in target shooting or teaches them a bit of survival.
Serious, responsible, but with that tender side that only comes to light when she is with the most vulnerable, Atalanta doesn't need to shout to command respect. Her actions speak for her. And although she is not as explosive as Mordred or as outrageous as Ruby, no one doubts that if the rookies or the children are in danger, Atalanta will be the first to shoot… and the last to lower her bow.
Typical phrase: "Another field trip, Naruto? Again? …Fine. At least leave them alive, please."
Pawn: Yor of Rakna-Kadaki — The Unleashed Web, the Assassin with the Heart of a Lion (and Zero Brakes)
Yor is an adorable disaster. Lethal, yes. Trained assassin since forever, yes. Possessor of one of the most terrifying armors in the sanctuary, also. But responsible and measured? Ha, no way.
Clumsy by nature, Yor is one of those who can break your arm by patting you on the back to congratulate you… without realizing it. She's not malicious, she just doesn't measure her strength for absolutely anything, and to top it off, she's too good a person to really scare you… at least until you see her fight seriously.
She has that huge heart that doesn't fit with her role as an assassin. She genuinely cares about her companions, strives to help, but always ends up doing things with a little (or a lot) of excess. She has knocked out several "volunteers" just trying to greet or hug them, and it's already customary for someone to say "less force, Yor… less force…" every time she approaches.
Oh, and alcohol. God, alcohol.
Yor doesn't handle liquor well. One drink and she starts giggling, two drinks and she's already hugging whoever is closest (probably Naruto), three drinks and things get dangerous because she starts fighting without distinguishing between practice and real combat. Fortunately, the other Custodes usually watch her when there's alcohol involved… although it's not uncommon for them to let her go, just to see how funny the next fall will be.
And with Naruto? Well… Naruto is Naruto, and Naruto knows. He knows she is hopelessly in love, even if Yor isn't capable of saying it without stuttering. When she's sober, she limits herself to throwing him furtive glances and getting nervous if he talks to her too closely. When she's drunk… let's just say she has no filters and can launch straight into confessing her love while accidentally knocking down a wall of the sanctuary.
But if anyone threatens Naruto or her companions, the clumsiness disappears. That's where the real Yor comes out, the lethal huntress, the spider who doesn't let her prey escape. She may be clumsy for living… but for killing, she is pure perfection.
Typical phrase: "Ah! Sorry, did I break something? Oh no… not again…!"
(Followed by a sigh from someone beside her saying "Yor…" with resignation.)
Pawn: Shōko of Black Unicorn — The Black Unicorn, the Faithful Lance of the Sanctuary
Shōko is serenity personified, the calmest and most discreet of the Custodes, always with that unwavering composure even surrounded by the constant chaos that is following Naruto Gremory. She is the faithful lance, the shadow that does not abandon, the one who is always there… because she chose to be, not because they owe her anything.
Forever disillusioned with the Greek gods —who for her are nothing more than hypocrites with a superiority complex—, she found in Naruto something she didn't expect: an honest, bastard, sarcastic god, but one who keeps his word. Not perfect, not fair, but consistent. And that, for someone like Shōko, is more than enough.
Yes, she is in love with him. Yes, she sleeps with him like most of the noble Custodes (because Naruto is Naruto and things are what they are). But there is one thing that remains firm:
"I don't care what you say, Naruto. You should have a child! Even just one, for god's sake…!"
And Naruto, always with the same cosmic idiot smile, answers her with something like:
"You know what I would do if I had a kid? I'd probably put it in a rocket and launch it to Mars to see what happens."
Shōko keeps count. She has tried to convince him to at least consider the idea… but between the "I'm 18, I still have life to waste" and the "I would definitely end up being worse than any other father in history," she is already accepting that perhaps the only thing she can hope for is to continue kicking fate's ass alongside him, children or not.
Even so, she never loses that quiet hope (although every time she tries, Ruby or Mordred are probably betting in a corner on whether this will be the time Naruto gives in).
In combat, she remains the stable shadow, the precise lance, the Black Unicorn that never fails. She fights without hesitation, without doubts, with the same fierce loyalty with which she follows her bastard of a leader, because even if he doesn't want a damn child, he is the only god worth following.
Typical phrase:
"It's not for you, Naruto… it's because the universe needs at least one heir who isn't you at 18 with a space dynamiter complex."
Pawn: Xenovia of Wybern — The Wandering Sword, the Seeker of Purpose (and the Perfect Cosmic Genome)
Xenovia is the perfect definition of someone who hasn't quite found her way yet, but while she searches, she wields her sword as if she already knows exactly who she is. Firm, direct, sometimes stubborn, other times genuinely lost, but always with that determined look of someone who is not afraid to ask the questions that others dare not say out loud.
Unlike several of the sanctuary veterans, Xenovia still carries the insecurity of not knowing if she is where she should be, if she is strong enough, if she is worthy of the position she holds among the Custodes. But that doesn't stop her: she keeps training, keeps hitting, keeps pursuing her place with a conviction that not even Naruto's explosions can extinguish.
However, there is something she is very, very clear about:
"I want a strong child! And who better for that than the damn galaxy exploder!"
Xenovia is probably the one who says it with the fewest filters and the most naturally, as if she were asking for a cake recipe. And although sometimes this causes the other Custodes to cover their faces with their hands or laugh under their breath, she is not joking. She means it seriously. It's not a romantic princess fantasy: it's a genetic goal, a species survival strategy with a sword in hand.
Her attitude is that of a young woman who is still learning the rules of the game, but who is not afraid to play hard while doing so. She deeply respects her companions, especially the veterans, and although most see her as the "rookie," no one doubts that, deep down, Xenovia is a time bomb about to explode to her full potential.
And with Naruto? Well… she respects him, admires him, loves him, and still thinks he is the best candidate for "responsible cosmic procreation" (although Naruto himself keeps running away from that conversation whenever he can, claiming that "one is too young and two… I would launch the kid to Mars just to see what happens").
Even so, Xenovia insists. As with everything in her life, she is not willing to give up so easily.
Typical phrase: "I say what I think! And yes, I want a strong child! So what? I'm not going to settle for any weakling!"
Pawn: Irina of Griffon — The Griffon of Light, the Maiden Who Learned to Fly (and to Kiss)
Irina is still, in essence, the cheerful, optimistic, and radiant girl that everyone remembers… but her time in the sanctuary and, above all, living with Naruto and his organized chaos, have left their mark. For the better. Because if Irina learned one thing since arriving at this place, it's that life is much more interesting than what they told her in the Church.
She discovered that the cosmos is freedom, that light can be as beautiful as it is brutal, and that there is something deeply fascinating about listening to God himself (yes, the Great Father, as they call him in the sanctuary) tell stories to the galaxy-exploding Naruto, while she sits nearby, listening like a child around a campfire. It is, probably, one of the moments she enjoys most in her day-to-day life.
Oh, and she also discovered that kissing is fun. Much more fun than she thought. And that, surprise, yuri is also to her liking. Now Irina is openly attracted to both men and women, and she says it without shame, with the same joy with which she used to recite prayers. Because for her, love (and pleasure) is part of the freedom she found in the sanctuary, far from the chains of blind faith.
Not everything was easy. There were disappointments. And perhaps the bitterest was confirming that her childhood friend, Issei, is still the same idiot who thinks with his lower head. That broke something in her, not entirely, but enough so that that close friendship will never be the same.
But the void that distance left did not destroy her. On the contrary, it opened her wings to something new: the sanctuary offered her new friendships, a new family, and the space to discover who she really is.
And then, without needing angels, without depending on the wings that others promised her… she understood what the Griffon had given her:
"The Griffon didn't just give me strength… it gave me the wings I needed to truly fly."
Now, Irina is still one of the sweetest among the Custodes, but she is no longer so naive. She knows what she wants, she knows how to enjoy herself, and she knows how to defend herself. And although she still keeps her light as a banner, now it shines by choice, not by command.
Typical phrase: "Yes, I like kissing. Yes, I like yuri. Yes, God still tells me stories of heroes… any other problems?"