Chapter 24: Chapter 20- Rescuing a Nun
-"Person Talking"-
-(Person Thinking)-
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[Jutsu and Spell]
(JC: Author's Notes)
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-"And so I came up with the idea of holding a tournament"-
Naruto explained with a smile as he looked at all the council members.
It had been several days since the party in the Underworld. And currently Naruto was talking, in a council meeting, about holding a tournament between the Demon Faction and the Shinobi Faction.
-"It's not a bad idea"-
Said Shikaku Nara, the current Leader of the Nara Clan.
-"This could also help in the relationship between the two factions"-
Said Hiruzen, the current Leader of the Sarutobi Clan and the Yōsokage's Advisor.
-"Also, I would like the whole village to be celebrating the tournament on that day; as if they were having a festival. In order to welcome our guests by showing them the best of Yōsogakure No Sato"- Said Naruto with a smile. -"Also, I was also thinking of inviting our allies from the Celtic-Irish Pantheon and the Nordic Pantheon"-
The others nodded in understanding; but they still had a doubt about something Naruto told them.
-"Yōsokage-sama, we understand why you wanted to hold a tournament"- Said Hashirama, the current Leader of the Senju Clan. -"But why did you make that bet?"-
At that question, Naruto put on a big, almost evil smile. -"Ah, that. I'll just say that if everything goes well, the relationship between the two factions will increase"-
When everyone heard that, they quickly assumed something.
Naruto had something planned; something big...
After talking for a few more minutes about the tournament, the meeting ended and everyone went their own way. Meanwhile Naruto disappeared in a yellow-red ray.
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Naruto appeared in his office; ready to continue with his work. He then groaned tiredly as he saw the large pile of paperwork waiting for him.
He sighed tiredly as he sat down at his desk and took the first paper from the pile, then began to read it.
What was on the paper quickly caught Naruto's attention. It was a report from a spy team in Italy, where it explained that a problem had occurred involving a Demon and a Nun. It seems that a Demon entered the Church's territory very injured, and then encountered a Nun.
-"How strange"-
Naruto muttered confused; after all, what was a Demon doing near the Church's territory?
And the Nun, seeing the Demon very injured, healed him thanks to her Sacred Gear, saving his life. But the next thing he read, made him frown.
The Nun was excommunicated and branded a witch for healing a Demon.
Naruto got angry. -(What nonsense!)-
But he put that aside when he read the following.
It seems that the Fallen Angels made contact with her and convinced her to go with them. And now the Nun was heading to the city of Kuoh in Japan.
-"Kuoh?"-
Naruto thought about where he heard that name, and then remembered that it is one of the Devils' territories; or more specifically of Rias Gremory and Sona Sitri.
Naruto knew that place. He once had to help a Devil, who was in trouble for dating an exorcist. But now they are safe in Yōsogakure No Sato, living happily as a family; without being criticized or judged for their relationship.
Naruto put that aside; he had many questions at that moment about the report he just read.
-(Why were the Fallen Angels interested in the Nun? What are Fallen Angels doing in a Devils' territory?)-
And most importantly...
-(What were they planning?)-
Naruto thought for a few seconds after reading the report, then smiled.
-"It's been a long time since I went on a mission"-
He said with a smile, then created two Clones to do the rest of the paperwork.
Naruto then changed his clothes, thanks to the [Re-Equip] Magic, to more normal civilian clothes. Then he disappeared in a yellow-red ray and headed to Kuoh.
To help the Nun Asia Argento…
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Naruto appeared in the middle of an alley; so that no one would see him suddenly appear. Then he began to walk through the streets of the city, to look for his target.
-(Now I just have to find the Nun and the Fallen Angels)- Naruto thought calmly. -(How hard can it be?)-
Then he heard a voice up ahead.
-"Hawaau!"-
The voice was a young, feminine cry.
When Naruto turned his gaze towards the voice, he saw a nun lying on the ground; her arms were open and her face was on the ground.
-"Are you okay?"-
Naruto asked her with concern, as he approached the Nun and held out his hand so she could get up.
-"Uuu. Why am I tripping...?"- The Nun complained, then noticed Naruto's hand. -"Oh, I'm sorry. Thank you so much ~"-
The Nun thanked him, as she extended her hand towards Naruto's.
Naruto took her hand preparing to lift her up; but at that moment the Nun's veil flew in the wind. Her blonde hair, which was covered by it, fell over her shoulders. Her straight blonde hair shone in the sun.
She was a beautiful young woman with long, blonde hair and green eyes. Her hair reached down to her back, with bangs parted at her forehead and a single streak coming out of the top and falling back. Her costume consisted of a dark teal outfit with light blue details, a white veil over her head with light blue details, a brown bag hanging from her right hip, where she seemed to be holding a Bible, and brown boots with black straps. An X-shaped pattern. She also wore a silver cross necklace around her neck.
She was the same person Naruto was looking for. This girl is Asia Argento, a Nun excommunicated for healing a Demon.
Naruto recognized her thanks to the description given by the report. He was looking for her to help her with her problem; but now he had to act like he didn't know her.
-"Are you traveling?"-
Naruto asked her as he saw Asia carrying some things.
-"No that's not it. I was assigned to the Church in this city..."- Asia explained -"It must be a resident of the city. It's nice to meet you."- She said as she tilted her head. -"I've been in trouble ever since I got here."- She put on a sad smile. -"Ummm... I don't know how to speak Japanese very well... I was lost and other people didn't understand what I was saying..."-
She put her hands together in front of her chest and looked very sad.
Naruto smiled at her. -"I think I know what church you're talking about."-
-"R-Really?"- Asia asked hopefully. -"Could you tell me where it is?"-
-"Sure; but it would be useless"- Naruto said. -"After all the church is abandoned and there's no one there."-
-"A-Ah? Is that so?"- Asia said sadly and with tears threatening to come out of her eyes. -"Now where will I stay?"-
Naruto had to admit that she looked adorable. He put that aside, to then speak.
-"Tell me, what's your name?"- Naruto gave her a kind smile. -"I'm Naruto Uzumaki-Namikaze."-
-"Ah? Ah, excuse my manners"- Asia gave him a cute smile. -"I'm Asia, Asia Argento"-
-"Nice to meet you, Asia-chan. And tell me, don't you have anywhere to stay?"-
-"No"- Asia answered sadly. -"I have nowhere to stay and I don't know anyone either"-
Naruto thought for a few seconds, then spoke with a smile.
-"Hey Asia, how about I show you the city and then we figure out where you're going to live?"-
Asia looked at him hopefully. -"Are you really going to show me the city?"-
Naruto smiled at him. -"Of course"-
Asia smiled hugely, then bowed her head. -"Thanks, Naruto-san!"-
-"No problem"-
Naruto told her with a smile. Then he helped her with her things and continued walking with a happy Asia.
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Naruto and Asia had started walking; with the girl who was following Naruto. They ended up stopping at a park afterwards.
They had already visited many fun places; like the game center, as well as places to eat.
Asia had had a lot of fun and Naruto was happy that he enjoyed it.
-"Uwaaaaaah!"-
A child cried in the park. His mother quickly approached him, to take care of the child, and Naruto prepared to get back on the road.
But Asia had another idea. She entered the park and walked towards the child, who was sitting there crying.
Naruto followed Asia.
-"Are you okay?"- Asia gave the child a kind smile, as she gently stroked his head. -"Children shouldn't cry with a wound like that"-
The child probably doesn't understand what she's saying; but Asia has a very kind expression. She put her hand where the child is injured. Then, a green circular light appeared from Asia's hand and radiated to the child's knee.
When Naruto looked closely, the child's wound began to disappear. He recognized what it was; a Sacred Gear.
Looking at the wound, Naruto had seen that it had completely disappeared.
-(It's similar to Medical Ninja Techniques)-
Naruto thought after seeing the power of the Sacred Gear.
The boy's mother was scared. Anyone who sees something incredible will have a similar reaction.
-"There, your wound is healed"- Asia said, as she caressed the boy's head. -"The pain should be gone by now"-
The boy's mother, who until recently was scared, shook her head and took the boy's hand so they could quickly leave.
-"Thank you, Onee-chan!"-
The grateful boy shouted, as he was dragged by his mother.
-"He said: 'Thank you'"-
Naruto told her with a smile.
She smiled happily after Naruto translated it for her.
Naruto then spoke again. -"That power..."-
-"Yes, it's the power to heal"- He said with a hint of sadness; but he was smiling. -"It's a wonderful power that God has given me"-
-"A Sacred Gear, that is?"-
Naruto asked calmly.
Asia looked at Naruto in surprise. -"Do you know about Sacred Gear?"-
-"Believe me, Asia, I know a lot of things"- Naruto said with a smile, then pointed to a nearby bench. -"Why don't we sit down and talk?"-
Asia nodded, then sat down on the bench, next to Naruto.
They remained silent for a few seconds, then Naruto spoke. -"Tell me, Asia, why did you come to Kuoh?"-
Asia didn't know what to do. She barely knew Naruto, but she could see that he was a good person and she felt that she could trust him.
-"I..."- Asia put on a sad expression. -"I was excommunicated from the Catholic Church"-
-"Why?"-
Naruto asked curiously. He already knew that, as well as the reason; but he wanted to hear it from Asia.
-"I found an injured Demon and I cured him. The Church didn't like that I used a power given by God to cure a Demon"- Asia said sadly, while crying. -"T-Then I got expelled and branded a 'Witch'"-
Naruto had several feelings now. First he felt sorry for Asia and also anger towards the Church.
Although it wasn't the first time Naruto got angry at the Church. He once had to interrupt and save many children from a silly and twisted project involving the Holy Sword Excalibur.
He was also curious as to why a Demon was near the church's territory. Something Naruto would investigate.
-"You're not a witch, Asia"-
Naruto told her seriously and at the same time kindly.
-"Did you create it?"-
Asia asked as she looked at Naruto with red eyes from crying.
Naruto smiled warmly, then placed his hand on Asia's head; regardless of the fact that she still had her nun's veil on.
-"I don't believe it; I know"- Naruto said warmly. -"You just helped someone, regardless of whether it was a Demon or not. You could say that you are an Angel coming down from heaven"-
Asia cried with happiness at Naruto's words, as well as blushing at the touch of his hand on her head.
-"Thank you, Naruto-san"-
-"No problem"- Naruto told her with a smile. -"I just told the truth"-
They remained in a comfortable silence for a few seconds, and then Naruto spoke.
-"Asia, what do you think about joining my Faction?"-
-"Your Faction?"-
Asia asked curiously.
-"Yes. I currently lead a Faction"- Naruto explained with a smile. -"I honestly thought you would know who I am by what he called me"-
Asia was surprised. -"Are you really the Sun of the Underworld?"-
-"Yes. Did you already know that?"-
-"I thought so when I heard your name"- Asia admitted with a shy smile. -"But I thought it was a coincidence."-
Asia of course knew who Naruto was; after all, not only the Demonic Faction has been looking for him for a long time, but also several factions; that includes the Angel Faction and the Church.
-"Can I really join your faction?"-
Asia asked hopefully.
-"Of course. It would be an honor for me if you joined."- Naruto smiled at her. -"I'm sure you'd be a lot of help."-
Asia looked at him uncertainly. -"I... I, will I be accepted by others?"-
-"Of course."- Naruto smiled confidently. -"Everyone will want to be your friend."-
Asia thought in silence, then put on a cute smile. -"I accept, Naruto-san."-
-"Fine."- Naruto said, then hugged Asia. -"I just have to say that, welcome to the Shinobi Faction."-
Asia blushed at the hug and smiled shyly. -"Thank you, Naruto-san."-
That was the day of a new beginning for Asia Argento.
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Naruto walked calmly, then stopped and looked at the abandoned building in front of him.
It had been a day since Asia joined the Faction. Now she was currently settling in at Yōsogakure No Sato.
Meanwhile, Naruto returned to Kuoh to finish the other part of the job.
So he didn't waste any time and quickly entered the abandoned Church.
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In the abandoned Church, in a hidden room, there was a group that wore white robes and clothes, like priests.
This group of people were Renegade Exorcists. Renegade Exorcists were those who had gone mad with the desire to kill supernatural beings, causing them to be excommunicated from the Church and joined other Factions.
Currently the group was confused. The reason was that the Fallen Angels they worked for were currently arguing.
It seems that the Nun whose Sacred Gear they were going to take had mysteriously disappeared. She never arrived at the abandoned Church on the expected day, and no one knows where she is.
Also, one of the Exorcists, who was the strongest and craziest of the group, Freed Sellzen, had also left.
Currently, the Fallen Angels group was discussing what to do now. They could either leave before the Devils discovered them, or continue with the plan to extract the Nun's Sacred Gear when they found her.
But the discussion was interrupted when they saw the entrance to the hidden room being smashed, causing a large amount of dust to disperse in the surroundings.
The Exorcists quickly reacted, raising their hands, revealing that they were holding swords that had the element of light as their blade. And in their other hands were weapons, but not ordinary weapons. Their eyes could tell that those weapons were loaded with light bullets.
They were holy swords known as mass-produced light swords used by exorcists to exorcise Demons. As the name suggests, these swords have blades made of pure light; although they were dangerous to Demons, they could not compare to true holy swords.
The Renegade Exorcists could hear footsteps heading their way, then see a silhouette in the dust.
-"Let's get this over with"- Naruto said seriously, as he emerged from the dust. -"I still have a lot of paperwork to do"-
When they saw that it was just a random human, they relaxed.
-"Ah, he's just a human"- a Fallen Angel said boredly. -"Kill him"-
One of the Exorcists quickly reacted and lunged at Naruto.
But before he could do anything, he was quickly sent flying by a quick punch from Naruto.
The others watched in surprise as the Exorcist crashed into the wall, then fell unconscious. But before everyone could attack, they quickly fell unconscious after being exposed to Naruto's [Haoshoku Haki].
-"What!?"-
One of the Fallen Angels shouted in surprise as he looked at the knocked out Exorcists.
-"Now it's up to you."-
Naruto said with a smile as he looked at the four Fallen Angels.
The Fallen Angels quickly reacted by taking flight and creating spears of light that were quickly launched towards Naruto.
Naruto let the spears pass through him, then absorbed them thanks to the power of the [Pika Pika No Mi].
-"My turn"-
Naruto said, then quickly fired magic bullets from his hands towards the wings of the Fallen Angels.
The Fallen Angels fell to the ground with screams of pain from their injured wings, then immediately fell down when they were quickly hit by Naruto.
-"Ready"- Naruto said with a smile, then looked at all the innocent bodies in the place. He smiled nervously. -"I think I need help with this"-
Naruto then began to communicate with an ANBU team, so that they could take the Exorcists and Fallen Angels unconscious before the Demons appeared.
After all he had to interrogate everyone to find out why they are in Kuoh and who sent them here. He was sure that no one from the Fallen Angel Faction or Grigori would do anything that could start a second Great War.
Naruto sighed tiredly.
It seems that the troubles will continue to come…
TO BE CONTINUED!!!
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Author's Notes
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[Haoshoku Haki] (覇王色の覇気) Literally means: [Color of the Conqueror's Ambition].
[Pika Pika No Mi] (ピカピカの実) Literally means: [Brilliant Brilliant Fruit].
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