A King for a Pawn
Chapter 9: I killed you 100 times already
I do not own Naruto or High School DxDnor any other anime I make reference to
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"The meeting is called to order, you have the seat Naruto-dono." Called out a voice to as he Naruto sat around a circular table with various people who were sentient and altered clones from various parts of his miniature world. The one addressing him was a rather tall white haired woman with an eyepatch going by the name Najeda.
"Thank you Najeda, by the council of Nine I have sent for the leaders of each region to discuss possible changes coming soon as a result of my political maneuvers." The various leaders and aids nodded while Naruto sat in what could be described as a recreation to a Kage robe but with the difference of it having a long zipper and hood plus long sleeves.
"As you are aware I have reopened communications with Devil kind as well as fallen angels." Naruto heard various muffled curses and scoffs at this. "I am open to discussions, speak your minds."
"With all due respect Naruto-dono the last time we communicated with either of those races it led to nothing but pain for you our lord." The one who spoke was a long dark haired woman with what seemed to be a soft expression; this was Yachiru leader of the Yon region of the land. She was also one of the best healers in the world but had unique methods which many would question if they were truly made for healing.
"Plus those of us who maintain information outside of the main world keep track of the dirty dealings. I for one don't see a reason to establish with them given their greedy natures among others." The leader of the San region piped up who was a white haired old man who sported a long beard as well as an afro, this one being named Sengoku. His responsibilities relied upon information gathering and maintaining all of the different sectors of the world armies.
"Be that as it may, the new devils I have seen so far along side with the new blood I've studied things might have started to change. I am not saying we forget what has already happened, just that we be open to try." Yoh said as the spiritual leader of the Nana region.
"Indeed but if we are going to open up to the fallen and the devils, what of the angels and the youkai?" Mai the leader of the Roku region, having long blonde hair and blue eyes, adorned with a small beret, questioned her king in all but name.
Naruto allowed himself to sigh at the very question. "If I am to go forward I will likely talk with the angel faction once more. However in regards to the youkai...i will be visiting them in Kyoto as soon as the task with the devils is complete." More murmurings went through the council.
One clone who wore a bowler hat atop his silver hair raised his hand; the clones name was Oz, leader of the Hachi region in charge of research and development. "Will any of the factions be made aware of the true nature of this world?"
"No, this world's true meaning will be kept secret as I promised. I personally will not tell any of the factions. Only those of the council can share it if the situation is dire enough. Are there any more questions?" Naruto asked the council.
"Forgive me for asking but, do you truly feel something in regards to those devil girls? Are you sure it's not just an issue of lust drawing you to their devil natures?" The leader of the Ichi region Regis asked, now an aged clone, being one of the earliest clones to gain independence, maintaining magical studies in his region. The clone had greying hair with a thick beard that he tended to stroke when pondering.
"No it is a fair question considering how things have rushed along. If I am honest with myself, yes there is a fair bit of lust but something about these girls interests me and part of me is tired of the solitude. However I can say that my feelings regarding Koneko are much different." Naruto explained seeing as romantic feelings were not first on his mind when it came to the white haired teen girl.
From there the council discussed their plans of actions and changes that had been going on in the world, expansions that were requested and the wishes of the younger generation of the people in the world. It was all the same for Naruto having done it many times before, one of the few times he fel like a leader even if it was odd ordering himself if only on a subliminal level.
By the time the council adjurned Naruto was joined by one of his other elder clones, not that she looked it, Irene. She was the leader of the Nii region in change of supplying food and managing distribution of supplies, although she was prone to studying magic just as much. "A fair bit of excitement seems to be awaiting you now my king."
Naruto rolled his eyes at the red haired woman. "Must you Irene? You've been around me for so many years now, cant you just call me by my name?
"Where would the fun in that be, besides to many you are our king, since you are a king of kings after all. The bashful side of you just makes you that much fun to tease even ater all these years, only you got wrinkles since then." Irene poked him in the cheek.
"Haha, your hilarious." Naruto gave her a sarcastic reply. "Do you think this is a mistake...or a betrayal of them...?" his eyes turned to the largest tree in the world which he could see from the council's balcony.
"All of your family just wants you to be happy, I know I would love to see them by your side in happiness but the world keeps changing. Plus its time the outside world got reminded who is the true king and who get ready to bend the knee to him." Irene has a rather dark smirk on his face before being flicked in the forehead by Naruto.
"I swear I should not have read ero-sennin's books when I made you." Naruto mused aloud as the woman pouted at him.
"Just bcause you find both your grandmother figure ho-" she was cut off by Naruto covering her mouth.
"Nope, no psychology today I need to go practise with Bulat some more." Naruto jumped off the balcony to avoid any further teasing from his people.
Plus being reminded of what his mind could craft was enough to make him shudder...stupid sexy tsunade.
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Once he had returned to the outside world Naruto found himself in his ktchen, taking to one of his hobbies outside of gaming and writing; cooking. A life time of different personas had left him plenty time to take up the culinary arts and he could easily say he enjoyed it.
More so when he got people to taste his food but that was only natural. Given how it was lunch time he wanted something a little different so got out some minced meat so make some mincemeat cutlets. Going through the prep work he stood over his hob as the oil's temperature started to rise.
"What are you making?" Turning his head he found Koneko waiting, her amber eyes watching with anticipation...and hunger.
"Some mincemeat cutlets, want some I'm probably gonna make a bunch?" Koneko nodded as her belly agreed to the idea at the same time. Naruto also made a small salad for Koneko since she was still growing.
Koneko did not have to wait long before her food was before her, switching chopsticks for a regular knife and fork. "Don't forget to eat your veggies." He said sitting opposite her.
"Okay"
"Hmmm cooking while I was in the shower, for shame Naruto-sensei." Akeno said joining them in the kitchen receiving her own plate while leaving out two more plates on the table.
Shrugging his shoulders at the girl. "You just have bad timeing." The elder girl happily took some of the sauce that was provided to enhance her cutlet. "Rias coming down soon?"
"Yes, she spent the night reassuring Issei and the others since while we know you can win against Riser, we are a bit concerned over how the news will be received." Akeno said biting into her food, giving a minor moan that was either intentional or not.
"They'll accept it, a campione is something that cannot be denied. Fact of the matter is that have to considering I have been round for so long. I was there before the 72 Pillars were formed." Naruto explained to akeno who seemed perplexed.
"I watched the recording of you handling riser" She shuddered a little. "But you said you were the last campione. Were there really a lot of you before?"
Naruto briefly paused in his eating. "At one time there were as much as ten campione in the world but circumstance led them to fall to the annuls of history I'm afraid. We were not born, we were made and the task to become one reles on you being human. Few humans now can truely stand up to gods, let alone heretic gods."
"Ah I see thank you for explaining...and when can I get the recipe for this?" Naruto smirked at the question.
"When you figure out what the special ingredient is." Her pout was adorable but it didn't affect him that much.
"Something smells good." Raynare said walking in. "Huh oh nice, cutlets, am I ok putting them in a sandwhich Naruto-sama?"
"Sure go ahead, I might put some in your lunches after im finished with my duel tomorrow." Naruto said as the fallen retieved the extras needed to make her cutlet more mobile.
"Is Bucho is late can I have hers?" Koneko said having polished off her plate.
"No but I can make you seconds Koneko-chan." Naruto said making a fresh basic clone to prepare a new batch.
"Do you have a plan for your duel though, like a strategy?" Akeno asked also signalling she wanted more sauce with her next serving, for research of course.
"I do but it won't seem like that when you watch, though to be honest id rather you not watch since this is going to serve as a deterrent as much as saving Rias' freedom." Naruto did not look guilty admitting it since it was a two for one deal, but helping Rias was a little higher on his priorities list.
"Gonna crush him?" Koneko piped up, her nose twitching as she smelled the frying breadcrumbs.
"More than likely, I can't kill him for obvious reasons, he backlash would be too much of a headache...and I want to see if is worth anything." Naruto's eyes went slitted for a moment before back to normal.
"Are you sure that will be wise?" Raynare asked while spotting the resident's redhead to join them at the table.
"Hey, something smells good." Taking her seat which ended up being the closet to Naruto, Rias got served her dish.
"Something to perk us up."
Rias nodded and happily enjoyed her meal with the others, now that she was sre the situation was going to be resolved thanks to Naruto it had let her sleep a bit easier. Although that niggling feeling had started around the same time so it was a bit of a give and take situation.
Naruto in the meantime finished his meal and before long went to his closet pulling out a small trunk from the alcove above. In retrospect his home was not very Japanese which he found ironic given his heritage but having more space was a boon when he had so many items of reminiscence.
For example he pulled out an old combat outfit which featured a loose collar black jacket, with red stripes up the arms meeting on the back in a swirl symbol, grey with a hint of lavender combat pants featuring a yellow belt and twin arm bracers. He could wear a much nicer outfit but this one meant a lot to him for a few reasons. The only thing left was the black and yellow undershirt but underneath that in the trunk was a small framed picture.
Sighing to himself he picked it up, letting his thumbs rub across some of the faces in it.
"Everything ok Naruto-sensei?" turning his head while placing the frame back in the trunk, locking it straight away, he turned to Akeno who had come into his room.
"It's fine just getting some clothes I'll be comfortable enough to fight in." He explained as Akeno tilted her head.
"Look rather more like casual clothes than something for combat...are you sure you want them getting burned." She asked with a slight frown in concern.
"Don't worry, this material is a lot more durable than my usual clothes I wear for teaching."
"That's good, would be unfortunate if the entire underworld got to see you topless due to fire damage ufufufu~" Naruto rolled his eyes at Akeno's attempt at teasing.
"Wouldn't be so bad, I've fought in worse states of clothing but I suppose not getting sued for many a wandering woman's eyes suits me just fine." Both shared at chuckle before exiting his room and heading to the hobby room.
"I hope you have all of your homework done though, I'd hate to be a reason one of the two great ladies dropped in her scores."
"Ara ara, if that was the case I'm sure Naruto-sensei would be free for some private tutoring." Akeno in a move of boldness pressed against his side while Naruto searched for something to play or read.
"Perhaps but I think that would only send rumours among my students, my reputation might sink to Issei's level." Said boy sneezed in his room wondering what busty woman was mentioning him.
"I think you being a tutor is believable so it won't be an issue." Akeno tilted her head in attempted to make her look more cute... it was working.
"I guess so, such a shame you are such a model student though." Slipping away from her chest Naruto took to one of his single seat chairs to do some reading, getting an pout from Akeno who took her own book with a bit if a huff. Lying on a couch opposite him she decided to do some reading of her own with it being the half day there was less reason to worry.
"What time do we have to leave for your duel?" Akeno questioned after several minutes of relative silence.
"We have a few hours; I expect Grayfia will be coming to collect me before long. After that it'll just be a matter of dealing with Riser." Naruto said turning the page in his book. The door then opened letting Raynare, Koneko and Rias into the room plus the extra additions of Suu and Kii.
"I thought you were finishing your homework Akeno?" Rias questioned the girl partly annoyed at her best friends trickery.
"Ara ara I'm sure I mentioned I was just looking it over since I was all finished. Did you need to look at my notes again?" Rias shook her head doing her best to be casual over the look Naruto sent her when copying notes was mentioned.
"No it's fine I'm all finished now as well, what about you Raynare?" the fallen angel just shrugged.
"The school stuff is easy, Naruto-sama's homework is much worse."
"What homework?"
"Personal tutoring homework." Naruto answered the question/outburst since Raynare had a mild smug expression that only served as bravado considering what her homework actually was.
"Will Najeda and the other be watching your match Naruto-sama?" Raynare was more than a little familiar with some of the elder residents of Naruto's other home. She got on well with some more than others; Bulat was nice enough even if she got a terrible sense of déjà vu for some reason looking at his fabulous hair.
"Yes, but I'm curious if any of them found the underworld betting pools, if so how soon will they be banned." His luck stat was still pretty amazing across the board for his clones.
"I don't know, I've never seen something like that happen in the underworld."
Naruto shrugged, "First time for everything."
"Master can we get some ice cream when you get back?" Suu decided to ask using her natural adorable features as she looked to Naruto, who like so many would be victim to it for some time.
"Of course we can Suu." He started patting her head which she gleefully enjoyed while Koneko seeing this came over and tugged his other sleeve.
"Me as well." Naruto figured she meant for both ice cream as well as head scratching right now so indulged her.
"Hmmm do you ever feel jealous watching her do that?" Raynare asked Rias and Akeno and each shook their head in the negative.
"No, it's just kinda sweet." Raynare gave the look another glace seeing the peaceful expression on both girls faces from the head patting and recalling a few things from her training.
"I guess, makes me wish I was smaller."
"You are smaller here." Akeno said using her arms to make her bust bounce just a bit since of the three blessed girls she was the largest and Raynare was the smallest.
Raynare shot her or rather her bust a evil eye since it was a bit annoying to her that she was the smallest, it was the same with Kalawarner. Mittelt didn't count since she was stuck in a mini form, she was seductive but to a specific type of person.
Or just the newly developing super pervert of Issei.
But Raynare did have one rebuttal for now. "Least he's seen mine in a swimsuit."
The widening of eyes between the three only meant one thing.
Challenge accepted.
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Eventually the appointed time had arrived so as expected Grayfia had appeared to take them to the viewing area while Naruto was sent to the arena. Rias plus her peerage as well as Naruto's servants were taken to the box where Sirzechs was waiting.
"RIA-TANNNN!" the 'adult' Satan launched himself at his younger sister once they made it to the room engulfing the girl in a hug.
"And this is the man who we are told to avoid all forms of combat with." Raynare said in an odd expression on her face seeing this unique site.
"I don't know, seems pretty frightening to me still, I wouldn't want that anywhere near me." Mittelt said looking to her before looking to Issei in slight wonder since he had been looking after her after the loss.
"Nii-san let me go this is an important event." Rias cried out trying to push her brother's cheek away from her own as he tried nuzzeling.
"But Ria-tan I get so few chances to spend time with you." Sirzechs cried with streams of tears trailing down his face.
"He's funny." Suu said giggling with Kii before Grayfia decided to intervene and grab her husband's ear harshly.
"Please try to act with some respect and dignity Sirzech-sama, we are in the company of Naruto-sama's companions. A pleasure to meet you once more." Grayfia offered a bow to the three.
"Hi Grayfia-san, I brought some fruits for us to enjoy." Kii said since she liked growing tem in the garden.
"They are yummy." Suu added as Grayfia took the basket.
"Ohh tangerines." Sirzech spotted the orange fruit but wisely did not reach for one right away otherwise his wife/maid would get mad at him again. "So is Naruto all prepared for the duel?" he got in his seat and did his best to look professional.
"Yes Naruto is ready and waiting down there, I wonder how soon it will take since he isn't using any of his authorities." Raynare said standing by the viewing screen to the arena. "Why do you have this area? It wasn't just for death battles right?"
"We use it for rating games usually but given the situation I think most of the clans won't mind seeing something only heard of, a campione in battle, even a technically handicapped one. It is a shame I won't see any of his authorities." Sirzech said wonder which gods Naruto had to battle in the past.
They all watched as riser appeared in the arena and Grayfia took to announce the battle.
"Welcome all to the duel between Riser Phenex and Naruto Uzumaki. The rules of this battle will be simple, both combatants will fight until one of them gives up, Naruto-sama will refrain from any use of divine authority otherwise he will be disqualified. Are both parties ready?"
"Ready and waiting so I can get on with my wedding to my lovely Rias." Riser said smirking like he had a trick up his sleeve.
"I am ready." Naruto got into a runners stance with both hands on the floor and one knee to the ground.
"Let the duel...Begin!" a claxon was heard and riser wasted no time in send out a wall of fire right at Naruto intending to suffocate him in flames.
"I wonder how much of a challenge a king of kings can even be without relying on what makes them strong!" Riser shouted pouring more magic to his flame as Naruto looked up at the man before vanishing. "What...?"
Riser's perspective suddenly changed from looking at his flames to the shock of himself and the audience were looking at his body minus his head. The fact was Naruto had ripped his head straight off in a single movement. "How...?" riser asked before his head turned to flame and it re-grew from the flame on his body's neck.
"I am a king but don't forget we campione are human who took on gods and won. I was a warrior first riser, please remember that." Naruto said clenching the fingers of the hand that held his opponents head.
"Tch impressive but let's see how you handle an enemy you can't hit from the air." Taking to the skies with his wings of his namesake Riser began a bombardment spell to carpet the area. The audience watching the scene in action followed as Naruto did not stay hidden as he launched himself again in a burst of speed, outpacing the blasts before they could hit.
"You'd think you would be safe Riser but remember; I have a fair bit more experience that you. Plus I have quite the trick up my sleeve." Holding up his right arm many devils saw his arm literally launch off like a rocket and within moment crashed right into Riser cheek.
The rocket arm then made a return trip to Naruto who clicked it back into place. "Built this little baby year ago, took a while to get used to the weight but it has its features." Rider shook off the potential concussion as held his hand up to the air.
"It seems I really can't hold back in this fight, so be it." The fire in his head grew large but also maintained its shape giving it the appearance of a miniature sun having Naruto sweat a little bit from the heat though only on his forehead.
"Well you can't no, I can but that can't be helped given the gap between us." Naruto taunted as Riser threw the mega sized flame at him. "Hmm nope."
Raising his arm to aim his fist at the incoming attack, the fingers on his arms whirled before clacking as his hand and wrist opened up forming what seemed to be an arm cannon. The cannons barrel began to glow a blue light and focusing on the centre of the blast, the cannon fired piercing the fireball.
Riser's attack got close to hitting Naruto despite the seeming failed counter move but just before it hit Naruto the fire went out as if someone had cut off the gas from a barbeque. The surprise on Riser's face came moments later before there was a sharp pain in his chest and looking down he saw he had been shot through the heart with clearly Naruto to blame.
"How many deaths is that now?" Naruto asked as his arm reverted to its normal shape. "I do wonder is its quantity of deaths or the pain you feel that tires you out?" As the flames regenerated the hole on Risers chest he had to close one eye as something glared in his face. "Guess I'll have to test out my theory." Naruto said having appeared in a flash.
Riser felt a heavy blow to his torso which was followed by another each striking particular areas of his body and unfortunately for him the blows only increased in speed. "I heard about a strange swordsman once upon a time they say he created a technique to keep killing someone if they did not die." Stopping his blows Naruto took some steps away from Riser and many eyes could see that several areas of his chest had caved in while embers tried to spark up.
"Ahhh...ahhh...ahhh..." Riser struggled to say anything as he looked at his body, his jacket having been shredded in the same attack that left him in his current state. "What?"
"By my estimate, you've probably died about one hundred times just now. Your body must be quite confused which deadly injury to heal first." Naruto said with a bit of a smirk before flicking his wrist to rid it of some of the blood.
The audience watched in awe seeing the raw fighting ability of one who fought and defeated gods, strength on par with Longinus class sacred gears. All could see that Naruto had no marks on him at all, not even his clothes. "It really is shocking seeing him fight like that." Kiba said seeing elements of Miya's skill laced in Naruto's attack even though he was unarmed.
"I know, though seeing the rocket fist is really cool, kinda wish I could do it with boosted gear." Issei muttered looking at his arm before holding his head in mild pain. "Hey come on its not like I want that instead of you Draig, calm down."
"Hey Kala...we really got lucky we didn't attack him isn't it?" Mittelt said to her fallen sister.
"Yeah, though I do feel sorry for Raynare if she had to train with that guy now." The blue haired fallen looked to Raynare who was blushing alongside Akeno as the pair watched the action. "Oh go-owww, damn it." Stupid heaven system.
"Ara so brutal yet it looks so easy for him." Akeno muttered while rubbing her thighs together which made Kalawarner step into the path of vision of her and Issei before he could notice.
"Not to mention his aura when he's fighting like this that smile of his looks nice but its kinda evil..." Raynare let her hand press against her chest before biting her lip abit.
"Why are there two of them? And please both of you don't embarrass me infront of my brother." Rias said while petting Koneko's head as she nibbled on some of the watermelon Kii had made for her.
"Master should be done soon; the flaming chicken should be out of juice soon." Kii said while offing some berries to Suu and some strawberries to Sirzechs whom was being kept under watch from his wife. No doubt she was checking to see I made a mess of himself.
Of course it was Gremore and Phenex that were the most interested in this fight, there was one particular devil that was quite excited watching the fight. This devil went by the name Sairaorg Beal the named strongest young devil in the underworld.
Of course as he and his peerage watched as their king gripped the arms of his chair watching. His queen Kuisha shook her head seeing this. "Please refrain from challenging Naruto-sama when you meet him Sairaorg-sama."
"Well you can't blame me for wanting to challenge him seeing this display, he's shown the weakness if the phenex clan, I'll have to come up with my own way to get that result." The arms of his chair cracked and splintered at the thought now that there was something new to drive for.
Back to the fight Naruto was waiting to see if Riser decided to try and mount a counter attack. "So are you willing to give up? Or do I really need to hit you harder?" He asked rolling his right arm over in cases he did.
"I will not give her up..." Riser said getting Naruto to sigh at him.
"She was never yours to give up, she wanted a choice that all everyone wants given the position you and your parents put her in. Colour me surprised you are still standing Riser for that I suppose you deserve something." Raising his right hand it started to spank with lightning. "In that case let me use some of that hot air you graciously offered."
Riser looked confused but had a deep sense that was something was wrong and looked up only to find a great black cloud that was sparking as much as Naruto's hand. "How is there a cloud so close?"
"I'm a natural chakra user, I've been using your hot air with cold air I've been producing to make that. I'm sure you can imagine what I can see from a cloud like that." The booms of thunder echoes across the area and the sweat dropped from Riser's face as a figure appeared in the cloud, the face of a dragon. "Now let his be the final lesson for today riser, do not think just because you can survive deadly blows make you a great warrior. True strength from learning from defeat, look back and repent... Kirin."
"Wait!"
Riser's cry was for nothing as Naruto swung his hand down and the dragon made from lightning rushed down in an instant striking riser and blinding the audience as Naruto walked away from the explosion. "Hmm may as well throw him a bone." In a snap of his fingers the lightning simply vanished as if deleted in a single moment before his arm opened a section on the forearm and some green particles shot out in riser's direction. "Don't get to use than function much."
"The battle is over Riser Phenex is unable to continue, the winner of the duel is the campione Uzumaki Naruto." Grayfia''s voice could be heard and Naruto raised his fist in victory as he continued to walk away from before teleporting away.
"Master you did it." As soon as Naruto appeared in the room with Rias and the others, his servants jumped to hug him making him smile and rub their heads.
"Yes I imagine everything will be fine now Sirzechs in regards to Rias and her marriage since I'm in technical control of her proposal." Naruto said moving to also pat Koneko and Asia's heads since both looked like that wanted it as well."
"Indeed, though some might complain, with your position still in place after leaving the public eye. As you said, the issue with Rias's marriage to Riser is officially over." The subject of the marriage then tackled Naruto and burred her face into his shift hugging him tight, muttering thank you quite a bit.
"Well if that is all I'd like to head home before any reporters can turn up." Naruto said as Raynare made a teleportation seal large enough for all of them.
"Ahh well we might still need you to do an interview in the near future due to the nature of the incident Naruto. Ria-tan's potential husband being a campione will not be contested but many will have questions." Sirzechs said out loud making Naruto nod.
"Very well but it won't be televised and there will be questions I might refuse to answer if I can warn you now Sirzechs, if your family wish to speak you can contact me at my home should they be concerned." Naruto said as all of them walked into the and got teleported away.
After they vanished Grayfia slapped the back of her husband's head for his lack of decorum once more but she did have something on her mind. "Is there a reason you didn't warn Naruto-sama to not harm your sister in any way Sirzechs-sama?"
"I considered it but two things stopped me Grayfia, one is that when Naruto did reappear I looked up everything I could find. It's rare you find someone who comes from before the great wars, no doubt what he showed us today was just a taste." Sirzech said as he absentmindedly created a small ball of his destruction energy.
"And the other reason?"
"To threaten Naruto in the company of those he holds dear would be suicide as the last time it did happen, he lost those he did hold dear. And all sides involved saw an angry campione who didn't hold back, Azazel told me as much when he mentioned he came from before the world was remade." Sirzech looked at the scene of Naruto's last attack.
While the attack's full brunt force had been negated to a degree on Riser, the stadium was obliterated leaving only charred remains. This was from a campione only allowed to use their natural abilities.
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When the group arrived home Naruto had announced that he'd be making a feast in celebration for his victory and Rias' freedom. Of course Akeno had piped in she would be helping since it was the perfect chance to see his secrets of cooking for herself.
Issei and Asia said they'd be back as soon as they informed his parents about this while Kalawarner and Mittelt decided to stay and wait for the meal. Most of them took to the hobby room to wait until a divine smell ushered them back to the dining table.
Rias however wanted to watch and help out setting the table with Kii and Suu while her queen and technically now fiancé got to cooking. "Oh so the potatoes will soak up the meat juice from the bacon to enhance the flavour... where did you come up with this recipe idea Naruto-sensei?" Akeno asked sticking pretty close without tripping up Naruto.
Side effect being her chest was brushing against his arm a whole lot, not that he minded. Rias minded though as she watched her rub against him. "It's something a young chef told me about on a weekend trip away from Kuoh, nice guy bit quirky but he and his girlfriend can cook, despite their bickering." Naruto chuckled recalling the pair of chefs arguing who had won their cook off that day.
"I see, I see did he give you any more recipes?" Akeno asked looking to his shelves to try and find any sign of a cook book with his handwriting.
"He did after I offered to help fund his restaurant and a education programme his girlfriend had for her school." Both Akeno and Rias found that statement a little odd. "Yeah the girlfriend was somehow a headmaster for a school, not the weirdest thing I've seen though." Tying string to his roast Naruto placed it in the oven to let it cook while starting to prepare some soup for another dish letting Akeno cut the vegetables.
"So do you plan to set a date for your marriage to bucho after claiming her in front of so many?" Akeno asked leading to a red faced Rias.
"Akeno!" Her face matching her hair, Rias came into the room to glare a bit at her queen. "Don't go asking Naruto-sensei about that after he only just won."
"Not to mention its not my choice now." Naruto said while stirring his pot getting rias to turn in mild confusion. "It's all your choice now Rias, it would be your wedding so you get to choose it it happens now. Akeno can you massage this honey into this beef, it helps tenderise it."
"Of course Naruto-sensei." Akeno smiled taking a look at the large rump from Naruto...before taking the beef.
"Do you mean that?" Rias asked her cheeks still rather rosy.
"Yep, my student deserves to have a choice and if the time comes, let me know what you wish to do." Naruto said smiling getting Rias to turn her head away from such a bright expression.
"Why are you blushing Rias?" Suu asked her slime head appearing close to her.
"It's nothing Suu, is everything ok with the table?" Suu nodded as Kii was finishing off putting down the cutlery for everyone to eat.
"Just finished Rias-san."
"Well done you three, now come here I need some taste testers for this curry sauce." Naruto said holding up his chicken curry sauce. All four took a sample taste and two of them reacted well...the others well they clearly did not have the palette to enjoy spice.
"What the hell is this, water, water need water." Rias cried with Kii fanning her mouth since it was far too hot for her.
"Hmmm its pretty good but I can't give full verdict without the rice... I do like the tingle though." Akeno said licking her lips despite the minor bit of sweat on her face. Suu on the other hand just started to bubble from the heat of the curry bit otherwise was fine.
"Hmmm maybe but seeing these two I think I'll tone down he spice." Naruto said before turning back to Akeno. "I can leave yours at that spce level though, bit surprised you like it spicy Akeno."
"Well sometimes when people try to out spice me, I love seeing them unable to keep up, the look of them trying to maintain their expression makes it rather fun. After a while I just got used to having it spicy." The number of boys seeing her eat mapu tofu and them trying it in an attempt to start a conversation, so many boys unable to last more than five seconds.
"I'll have to remember that when I make your lunches." Akeno smiled hearing this and the pair finished the prepwork and got the smells drifting through the air just as Issei knocked on the door with Asia.
They all celebrated the victory that if they were honest they wished they could have had if the rating game played out a little differently. But they were happy for now so just enjoyed the good food. A little after though Rias decided to help Naruto with the dishes since she told Akeno she had gotten to help out during cooking and she wanted a chance to accidently rub up against him.
Only accidently she would swear.
"So... I know it's a bit early to ask but what is the plan for us?" Rias asked as she was drying the plates Naruto handed to her.
"That's a loaded question if I ever heard one, our situation is rather complicated Rias with me as your senior by quite a few numbers and being your teacher. We'd have to be really subtle if we even tried anything...that or just get comfy only when in club house or here." Naruto said with a small shrug.
"I think I can do that." Rias said while Akeno piped in from the table.
"Ara you think you can hold back from being too affectionate with how grabby and possessive you get." Akeno said as Rias felt a metaphorical stab when Akeno said possessive. It wasn't her felt she didn't like people touching her things, no one did it was only natural.
"No teasing Akeno, you haven't seen the books of recipes I've been hiding from you." Naruto said as he stretched his arms as he finished the dishes. Rias stuck her tongue out at Akeno who decided to play dirty by turning to Naruto and winking while making sure to have her girls bounce in her chest.
Eventually Rias ended up saying goodnight to Akeno and thee others in the house. Instead of going to her own room though she decided to enter Naruto's who was stripping down to his boxers letting her see all of his back.
"Hmmm Rias what are you doing?" Naruto asked as in a show of boldness rias started to strip down. "Why are you getting naked."
"I could have sworn I told you that I can't sleep with clothes on, and you said we should get comfortable with each other at your home at least. So I wanna make my move with you if you'll have me." Naruto mulled it over as Rias was struggling to meet his eyes whether it due to the act of stripping in front of him or her seeing him nearly in the buff.
"Alright then but no funny business and you should be aware that I don't sleep alone anyway." Naruto said shocking Rias.
"I'm finished with the bath...room, why is she here?" Raynare asked wearing a rather skimpy pair of indigo underwear, at least on the bottom, her breasts were free to breath.
"Rias will be joining us from now on, you both game the same rule, no hanky panky without consent and no arguing otherwise you go outside." Naruto said as both girls had a stare off.
"Fine!" both said as they all climbed into the bed and each claimed an arm to bury into their perspective cleavage.
'I'm going to end up with dead arms in the morning...surprised no one asked about the false arm. Wonder if Issei has to deal with this yet?' Naruto thought to himself in regards to his diamond in the rough pupil.
Meanwhile across the street...Issei was indeed experiencing this joy since Asia had been sleeping with him a while but a little day or two after Kalawarner had also started to join much to the adorable pouting face of the former nun.
Funny how the world works isn't it?
XChapter EndX
At the time of writing this I think I'm in a pretty ok place. Its been an odd june and july, with the weather melting my skin everyday and my shifts still be shit on what days and when I'm working.
Obviously I do want to venture off the beaten path of cannon story in the next couple or so chapters before I head to the Excalibur arc while I have a few ideas for but may have to rewatch series 2... still wish season 2 was easy to get my hands on since I have to import the Australian version...
Anyway I have made a discord server for future updates and chats and potential co-op chats for stuff like monster hunter and such. I wont be on this week coming when I post this since ill be in crotia.
Im on England time zone for any American or other readers. And ideally I'll be on Tuesdays and Thursdays for chat. The link for the room will be discord gg / y9TDB8z please remember to add the . after typing discord and remove the spaces.
Unsure what I'll be updating next but hopefully I'll get it done by the end/ beginning of august.