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[Yo partner. Correct me if I'm wrong but what you did just now was--]
Sasuke was currently on his way back and a red gauntlet appeared on his arm.
[I could faintly sense a different dimension when you created that distortion. I haven't really asked before but your eyes, what exactly are they? Even though I have lived for very long, I have never seen such eyes before.]
Sasuke sighed.
Well, since I'll be leaving soon, there is no harm in telling you--
After buying a drink from a convenience store while walking back, Sasuke sat on a bench by the road.
Now then...
Where do I start?
I was born in a world where people were blessed with a form of energy known as Chakra, enabling them to use Ninjutsu.
People who utilized this chakra for Ninjutsu were known as ninja.
A year ago, my world was threatened by a group of terrorists and subsequently, a being known as Otsutsuki Kaguya, the first person blessed with Chakra, was also revived. She was a person capable of travelling and transporting people into her own dimensions.
It took a lot of effort but eventually, we were able to seal her away. However, even though the supposed threat was gone, I did not believe that it was over.
Hence, I undertook a secret mission...
To investigate the mysteries behind the Otsutsuki clan.
The Rinnegan...I mean my left eye, allows me to travel through dimensions.
Thus, I decided to investigate Kaguya's dimensions to find out more clues about her clan.
However, while investigating halfway through, I somehow ended up in a totally different world instead, which is where we currently are.
When I came to this world, I had used a significant amount of energy, so...
I had no choice but to stay.
But, my left eye powers are slowly coming back.
Very soon, I should be able to leave this world.
That's the reason I'm telling you all these.
Sasuke paused after saying that last sentence.
[I see. Well, after hearing your story, I can't say I am really surprised. It is not impossible for such a thing to happen. But, are you really okay with leaving? Especially Rias Gremory. It seems she has developed some sort of...fondness for you.]
Sasuke lifted his arm as he stared at the gauntlet.
The reason for my journey is to seek atonement for my past actions. I will try to help this world while I still can but...
Eventually, I have to return as well. The threat facing my world is still not over.
[Atonement? What did you do?]
Sasuke's memories popped up one after another as he recounted to Ddraig.
His brother's betrayal, joining the Akatsuki, seeking revenge on the world for ruining his brother's life, trying to unite the world by plunging into darkness and finally, being redeemed by his friend.
Sasuke reaffirmed his decision as he spoke to Ddraig.
That's why, I have to do this.
[Since you have made up your mind, I won't stop you. I'm also interested in seeing a totally different world.]
Sasuke was stunned for a moment.
[What are you surprised about? Of course I will follow you when you decide to go back to your own world. Now that we are partners, we have to stick together. It's always interesting to see something new after all.]
Hmph...
Sasuke revealed a smile after hearing Ddraigs words.
***
However, when Sasuke finally reached back home, there were quite a few unexpected guests inside.
"Hohoho, I have come to visit. Well Well, if it isn't the Sekiryuutei. Sorry for barging in."
An elderly man with long grey hair and a matching beard started laughing after seeing Sasuke.
This old man.
He is not normal.
Standing beside the old man, was a middle-aged, gruff-looking man with black hair and a young woman with long, straight silver hair.
The rest of the Occult Research Club members were also present.
Sasuke turned his attention to Akeno for a second, who was glaring at the middle-aged man before facing the old man.
"Who are you?"
"My my, youngsters are so impatient these days."
The unfamiliar guests started introducing themselves to Sasuke.
The muscular man spoke first, "My name is Barakiel."
The young woman with silver hair bowed as she introduced herself to Sasuke.
"My name is Rossweise. I will be under your care during our stay in Japan."
The old man started stroking his beard while Rias stood up...
"This is Odin-sama, the Chief God of Norse Mythology."
***
"Hey, sorry for making you wait."
"Goodness, you're late Bikou."
A beautiful young woman with a voluptuous figure in a black kimono was lying down while complaining.
"I was confirming things with Vali. Well, we should go greet him. It's really troublesome if we make him wait."
The young woman got up while stretching.
"I don't really care about the plan, though."
Bikou turned around while winking.
"Don't say such things, Kuroka. This is work, too."
"I just want to get my little sister back."
The woman licked her finger while revealing a seductive smile.
'Wait for me, Shirone.'
***
"And? What does this geezer want?"
However, Odin was staring at something else.
"Hohoho, these are quite big!"
He was admiring Rias and Akeno's breasts with lecherous eyes.
"Mou! Odin-sama, you can't look at them with such a perverted gaze! She is the sister of the Maou Lucifer-sama!"
The Valkyrie person called Rossweisse started to hit Odin with a fan.
"Geez, you are so hard headed. Sirzech's sister is famous for being a beauty with a glamorous body and a big bust, so it can't be helped if I end up wanting to stare at her breasts. This is why you are still a virgin who never had a boyfriend."
Upon hearing that, Rossweisse fell to her knees and started sobbing.
"T-T-That has nothing to do with this! I didn't choose to not to have a boyfriennnnd! I didn't choose to still be a virginnnn! Sob!"
Sasuke turned his attention to someone else.
"Azazel. What are you doing here?"
"What, you didn't know? I became the adviser of the Occult Research Club."
Azazel started laughing while laughing at their conversation.
"Our mission is to guard Geezer to the Underworld. We are planning to have an alliance. Barakiel is a back up support member from the fallen-angels side. This time, we are having the Gremory Group as back up as well. Sasuke, this Geezer here specifically asked for you."
Odin started to scrutinize and observe Sasuke.
"Hmm...a fine man. Someone fitting to be called the Sekiryuutei. I can see why Sirzech's sister has developed fondness for you."
"Odin-sama!" Rias started to blush so red but Sasuke was not particularly bothered.
"So it's like that, Sasuke. I hope you can help us as well. Having the Sekiryuutei as a bodyguard would be of much deterrence."
"Why does he need bodyguards?"
Azazel then explained to Sasuke.
"There are many Norse Gods who do not approve of Odin's alliance with the Three Factions."
***
"Akeno, I would like to talk with you."
Sasuke was at the kitchen located on the first floor when he heard a conversation while on his way back to the top floor.
"Don't casually call my name."
"I heard that you are getting closer with the Sekiryuutei. You shouldn't get near such a guy--"
"Don't talk about him like that. Sasuke-kun is...You are the worst. Like I thought, I can't do something like...forgiving you... ..."
"I'm saying this as a father--"
So this is her father...
No wonder she was glaring at him earlier.
"Don't act like a father! Then why didn't you come for me back then?! The one who left Kaa-sama to die without helping was you!"
"T-That's why disappear from here! You are not my father!"
Hearing that, Barakiel says it while closing his eyes before leaving.
"... ...Sorry."
Sasuke walked out and his eyes met Akeno's.
"Sasuke-kun... ... Were you listening?"
"Yeah. Sorry."
Akeno started to wipe her tears away while apologizing.
"Sorry you had to see such a sorry sight. I know you told me to forgive him... ...but... ..."
Droplets of tears started to flow down again.
"I--"
Before Sasuke could even say anything, Akeno had plunged forward and embraced him.
She started to hug Sasuke tightly.
"I beg you, Sasuke-kun... ...Let me stay like this for a short while. Please, Sasuke... ..."
Her voice is trembling.
Sasuke sighed.
"I won't say much since this is your personal matter. But I will just say this..."
"Treasure whatever you have at the moment while you still can. There are others who want to but have lost everything."
Hearing that, Akeno hugged Sasuke even tighter.
***
On a certain night, after several days since Odin arrival.
Sasuke and the other members were at a train station and followed Rias towards an elevator installed within the station.
Rias took out what seemed to be a card from her skirt pocket and turned it towards an electronic panel.
Pi!
Gakun!
Sasuke was seized by a sensation of going down.
"Beneath this station, there is a secret level. It's a route exclusively for devils."
Rias started explaining to Sasuke and her new members.
What confronted Sasuke's sight as he stepped out was--a vast artificial space.
It seemed to have the structure of a station platform.
After walking towards a platform, they finally arrived in front of a train with many devil-representing patterns carved into it at acute angles.
Bushu!
The train doors opened automatically.
***
While everyone else sat with at least another person, only Sasuke had chosen to sit alone at a corner while staring out the window.
The train advanced down a dark tunnel.
***
How long has it been since that fight?
Sasuke reached for his pouch as he took out the forehead protector Naruto had given him at the doors of Konoha.
"I'm returning this."
"I'll hang on to it....."
".....Until our real match."
***
"We'll arrive soon, since it seems that his train passes through the dimensional barrier using official means before it eventually arrives at the Underworld."
Akeno had sat beside Sasuke while explaining to him.
She gave a small smile.
"Thank you, Sasuke-kun. If not for you, I don't think I will have the courage to face my father again. Thank you."
After another 10 minutes after the departure, an announcement could be heard.
[We will momentarily be breaking through the dimensional wall. We will momentarily be breaking through the dimensional wall.]
The scenery changed from the darkness before and a landscape appeared.
For some ten-odd minutes after that, the train continued until it reached it's final destination.
[We will be arriving soon. Everyone, thank you for riding this train.]
They had finally arrived at the territory of the Maous.
***
After travelling for a short distance, the group finally reached a castle.
The surroundings were already close to pitch black, with occasional lighting's to illuminate.
However, the castle in front of Sasuke was brightly lit.
On board the train, everyone had changed into formal dressing except for Sasuke, who was dressed in a black cloak over a black shirt and pants.
His usual attire.
The meeting was not only for the alliance, but also the gathering of young devils, old families, and high-class devils were also in this building.
After travelling up to the top floor pretty quickly, the elevator then stopped at last and the door opened.
As the group took a step outside, they found themselves in a wide hall and a person who seemed to be an employee bowed slightly.
"Welcome, Gremory-sama, Governor Azazel, and Odin-sama. Maou-sama is waiting inside."
***
It was a large ballroom and the place was filled with guests.
The moment Sasuke stepped into the hall, he noticed something.
A black silhouette.
That is...
"I have never seen Satan-class devils gathered in one place like this." Xenovia exclaimed while looking at her surroundings.
"Make sure not to offend anyone." Rias warned her peerage members.
"Good evening, Rias." A young bespectacled woman, with a slim figure called out while walking towards Rias.
"Good evening, Sona."
Suddenly, a high pitched voice rang out.
"Welcome! Sona!" It was a beautiful girl in her late teens.
Sona turned around in a shock.
"S... ...Sister?"
Rias bowed her head slightly, "It's been a while, Lady Serafall."
"Oh Rias! Is this the rumored Red-Dragon Emperor?" Serafall started staring intently at Sasuke.
"He is quite handsome. Sona-chan, you better not fall for him. Onee-sama is your only love."
Just as the commotion with Serafall started to die down, Sasuke noticed a silhouette in front of him. It was a girl wearing a dress, staring at him really hard.
Huh? I feel like I've seen her somewhere before...
"I-It's been a while, Sekiryuutei."
Sasuke finally recalled after recollecting his memories of his fight with Riser.
"Ah, the sister of that yakitori."
"It's Ravel Phoenix!"
Ravel sighed.
"Thanks to you, Onii-sama has been in low spirits. Well, since he had always relied on his talent and got cocky, it should have been a good lesson for him."
Hah...
I don't care.
Of course, Sasuke didn't speak that out loud.
"I see," Came his usual cold reply.
"Ravel-sama. You have to greet other guests."
A servant walked over and lightly bowed.
"I understand. Sekiryuutei--...No, Sasuke-sama. The next time we meet, would you like to have some tea with me? A-A-And if it's okay with you, maybe try a homemade cake m-m-made by me?"
Ravel raised the hem of her dress, curtsied and hurriedly left.
As Sasuke looked around, a small shadow from the corner of his eye cause his sight.
It was Koneko.
She was quickly heading out of the party room and her expression was absorbed in something.
Then, Sasuke saw that black silhouette again.
Hmm...
Sasuke also noticed another figure.
Rias?
Rias was chasing after Koneko.
***
Unbeknownst to anyone, Sasuke had gone to an obscure corner of the hall.
Raising up his index and middle finger--
Poof!
One clone materialized.
The two nodded at one another before the clone disappeared.
***
As Sasuke's clone advanced through the forest for several minutes, he spotted Rias.
"Sasuke?"
She pulled his arm and made him hide in the shadows of a tree.
"What are you doing here?"
"Don't ask. Anyway, what is wrong with that girl?"
"I saw Koneko suddenly leave as if she was following something, so I was worried. I have no idea as well."
Then, Koneko noticed something and turned her gaze in that direction.
"It's been a while, hasn't it?"
Appearing without making a noise, was a woman with cat ears, wearing a black kimono.
"Hello, Shirone. It's me, your onee-chan."
Koneko's whole body shook in violent surprise.
"Onee-chan is very impressed that you came this far following after this black cat that sneaked into your party, nya."
So that was what I saw before.
There was a black cat snuggled close to Kuroka's leg.
"Nee-sama. What is this about?"
"Don't make such a scary face, Shirone. I just had some minor business to take care of. Nyan."
Suddenly, Kuroka's gaze turned to look in the direction of Rias and Sasuke.
"Even if you erase your presence, it's useless. I can detect you with just a slight variation in the flow of your spirit."
Rias and Sasuke stepped out from the shadow of the tree.
However, this time, it was Kuroka who was surprised.
"I only sensed one presence. I could never fathom that there was someone else. And to add on--"
Kuroka licked her lips.
"It's the Sekiryuutei."
***
"Michael should be arriving soon."
"It's been a while, Odin-sama."
"Hoho, Sirzech's huh-- "
The two started to acknowledge one another.
"Sirzechs, I came in response to your invitation."
"I am very sorry for making you wait." A voice that was as calm and tranquil as water issued out behind Odin.
"Lord Odin, I am glad to see you in good health."
"Michael."
Odin started stroking his beard as the leader of the Angels greeted him.
Sirzech's then faced the crowd and started his speech.
"Devils, Gods and Fallen Angels have reflected on the past and allied together, but there are ones who wish to start war again--"
After pausing for a second, Sirzech's continued--
"The new alliance with the Norse Gods of Asgard is truly heartening. Lord Odin, if you have no objections, please sign the pact monument."
However, a loud voice rang out before Odin could do anything.
"I have an objection."
Sasuke raised his head at the intruder.
"Hmph, so you came after all. Foolish man."
Odin turned around and faced the intruder.
A magic circle materialized and what appeared was a handsome young man with light blue hair and eyes like a delinquent.
He then spread out his arms as he introduced himself.
"I am the Norse God, Loki!"
Sirzechs stepped forward.
"Lord Loki, even though you are a Norse God, you have no right to cause havoc here."
However, Loki revealed a provocative smile instead--
"Seeing our Great Father mingling with other mythologies brings me intolerable pain."
Odin also stepped forward as he glared at Loki.
"Loki, if you return to Valhalla now, I will forgive you."
Loki started laughing as he grabbed his stomach.
"Fuahahaha! Forgive me? Don't joke around, old geezer. If you ally with other mythologies, we will be unable to achieve Ragnarok!"
Azazel looked up at Loki.
"I have heard that before. You are connected to the Chaos Brigade, aren't you?"
"I admit, I have partnered with them. But, this is of my own will!"
***
Chills.
Sasuke suddenly felt a slight unease.
What is this feeling....--
After proclaiming himself, Loki spread his robes and shouted loudly.
"Very well. Come out! My adorable son!"
After a moment of silence...a rift was created.
Nuuuu... ...
The thing which appeared from the distorted space was...an ash-grey dog? No, it was a wolf.
[... ...Partner, he is dangerous. If you can, you should avoid him.]
"This is bad... ...Everyone, don't lay your fingers on that giant wolf! Keep your distance from it!"
"What is that?" Xenovia asked while raising her sword.
The wolf glared down.
Azazel stepped forward as he explained--
"That is one of the worst and greatest creatures! It has the fangs which can definitely kill a God! It is among the top-class of the worst monsters--"
"-Fenrir!"
***
"... Sasuke-senpai, Buchou."
Koneko was surprised to see the two of them.
"Heh, even though I used Senjutsu, I still could not sense the Sekiryuutei. Why is that, Nyan?"
Senjutsu?
Seeing Sasuke's expression, Rias started to explain--
"Senjutsu is different from magic and sorcery. It stresses the importance of something called chakra--"
Chakra?
"--the aura that flow's into one's spirit. In other words, one's life force. It's a power that is both similar yet different from the magic of devils and the light power of angels. For example, if one learned Senjutsu, it's said they excel at reading the flow of someone's spirit, of their aura, and they can also grasp the movement's of a faraway target to a certain degree."
Kuroka added on while winking.
"We can also control the flow of spirit and reinforce both the interior and exterior of out bodies-nyan. Senjutsu is a skill that manipulates the flow of life, after all. We can disturb our opponent's spirit, and inflict damage to their life force by cutting it-nyan."
I see.
It's a similar concept to Naruto's Sennin Mode.
"You have piqued my interest, Sekiryuutei-kun. But, I will leave that for another time. I will be taking Shiron with me, nyan. You have the same power as me flowing through your veins. Ophis and Vali will surely accept you--"
However, before Kuroka could finish, someone else had stepped forward with an angry expression while raising her arm to cover for Koneko.
"This child is my servant. I won't let you put even a single finger on her."
"Ara-ara-ara-ara, what are you saying-nya? She's my little sister. I have the right to love her. A high-class devil like you doesn't have that privilege."
Biri!
The atmosphere started to change as Rias and Kuroka glared at each other while carrying the aspect of an explosive situation.
Koneko walked forward.
"Nee-sama, I will go with you. So, please let these two go."
!?
"What are you saying?! Koneko! You're a servant of my group! I won't allow you to do as you please!"
In a flash, Rias tightly embraced Koneko.
"My big sister's power...I understand more than anyone. Nee-sama's power rivals that of an Ultimate-class devil. For Buchou and even Sasuke-senpai..I don't think you can capture my sister who excels in both genjutsu and senjutsu..."
"Don't worry, I will protect you."
"I understand Shirone's power more than someone like you. Shirone, I will make you top class in the sage arts. Come here."
Koneko started shaking her head at her sister's words.
"...No...I don't need that kind of power...I don't need power that bring's misfortune to others...Kuroka-neesama, I don't want to go with you! I'm going to live...live together with President Rias!"
She started to tremble and shed more tears.
Kuroka spoke while briefly showing a bitter smile before giving a derisive laugh.
"Rias Gremory, since you're so troublesome, I'll kill you nyan."
Kuroka stuck out her hand and began to shoot what looked like a magic bullet at Rias and Koneko, but--
PING!
The bullet was deflected away with ease.
Someone had stood in front of Rias and Koneko to cover them.
"Sekiryuutei!" Kuroka sneered at Sasuke.
"Your name is Koneko, right?" Sasuke spoke to the small girl behind him, who silently nodded her head.
"I don't know how strong you think your sister is..."
"but"
"She will not be able to win me."
More magic bullets were fired at Sasuke.
However, Sasuke evaded leisurely so as not to touch the attacks of Kuroka, whose abilities were still unknown to him.
And then, he instantly appeared before Kuroka, who displayed apparent shock and poured on a single stroke of his katana.
Kuroka created a magic magic to defend herself but nonetheless, she was still blown off.
"As expected of Vali's rival. But--"
She tried to attack Sasuke again.
Towards Sasuke, her attacks were shoddy as expected. He evaded the surges with composure and returned a counter attack.
Sasuke visited a series of slashes to Kuroka, who was prevented from doing anything else except creating magic circles to defend herself--she kept getting slashed one-sided.
When Kuroka fell onto her backside, Sasuke proclaimed the end of the battle.
"...Even if we continue to fight, more than this is useless, don't you see?" Sasuke raised the tip of his sword towards Kuroka's neck.
"You shitty brat--!'
Sasuke retracted back his blade and sheathed it.
No sooner had he done that, a figure swooped down and scooped up Kuroka while riding on a cloud.
"Bikou!"
"We are retreating. Vali's orders. The devils have noticed."
Saying that, the comrades of Vali disappeared.
Suddenly, Sasuke's clone sensed something.
"I am heading back first!"
Sasuke's clone left such words to Rias and Koneko before he disappeared into the shadows of the trees.
Poof!
***
Sasuke, who was currently in the meeting room, received a slight sensation as his clone returned to him.
Hmm...Senjustsu huh.
***
"Go! My son!"
However--
Just before Fenrir and Loki could do anything, a green magic barrier surrounded them.
"This is? Beelzebub!"
Loki cried out the name of the Maou before he was teleported away.
***
"I can only send 10 people at a time to Loki. Even with rest, I can only send another one or two afterwards. It will be a difficult mission."
"I understand the danger, Ajuka-sama." Rias was speaking to the faction leaders.
Serafall looked towards the door.
"It seems there are others who also want to participate."
The door opened and three figures entered.
Rias was slightly shocked upon seeing who it was.
"Sona."
Sona faced the meeting table.
"Three members of the Sitri family also wish to volunteer."
***
"The magic circle is created."
Ajuka created a large scale magic circle.
Standing within the circle, was Sasuke, the Gremory Group, Rossweisse, Irina and three members of the Sitri group.
"Odin has returned to the North to retrieve Mjolnir. Once it arrives, he said to let the Sekiryuutei wield it."
"Yes!"
Fighting an Evil God huh...
This will surely be interesting--
All of them were covered in light as Ajuka prepared the teleportation...
***
When Sasuke opened his eyes, it was just a spacious field, filled with rocks.
Above them, was Loki.
"So my opponents are all weaklings huh. That Beelzebub, does he think he could keep me contained."
"I will handle him."
Saying that, Sasuke took out his katana and stood in front of Loki.
"Sasuke--"
Seeing that, Loki became overjoyed.
"This is wonderful! To think I get to face the Sekiryuutei! I heard your powers are quaint. My heart has never raced like this!"
Sasuke made his move!
He moved in the sky while creating a course of lightning in a zig-zag, closing his distance with Loki in a split second.
Loki started to activate a wide-range of defensive magic-circles which covered his whole body and the countless magic light which appeared, turned into a sash and released towards Sasuke.
Many sashes of light were released towards Sasuke, who dodged every single attack in an acrobatic style.
"Che--"
Loki snapped his fingers and through a magic circle, Fenrir appeared.
"The fangs which can even kill God! My servant Fenrir who has such fangs! You will meet your demise even with a single bite!"
"Everyone, we will take care of Fenrir!" Rias gave out an order and everyone went into positions.
"Raikou!"
FLASH!
DOOOOOOOOOOON!
Akeno struck down a bolt of lightning at Fenrir, who only received a slight impact.
"Durandal!"
Xenovia swung Durandal and a huge output of energy was sent towards Fenrir.
"Sword Birth!" Kiba swung down his holy-demonic sword into the group.
Multiple swords protruded from the ground and stabbed through Fenrir.
DOOOOOOOOON!
The energy wave produced by Durandal struck back Fenrir, albeit it got up after a short while.
Loki spread his arms wide.
"Their specs are lower, but... ..."
The space on both sides of Loki became distorted.
...What is he planning to do?
From the distortion created in the space, two more creatures appeared in front of Sasuke.
Ash-grey fur. Sharp claws. Eyes without any emotion.
"Skoll! Hati!"
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON!
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Two more giant beasts that resembled Fenrir appeared in the battlefield.
"Go, Skoll and Hati! Tear them apart with your father!"
SWISH!
Along with the sound of wind, the two wolves headed towards the group behind Sasuke.
"On the occasion, I will have you fight against these ones as well."
The shadow under Loki's foot expanded, and from there, several dragons with long skinny bodies appeared.
"So you even mass-produced Midgardsormr!"
There were five of them in total.
Rias exclaimed.
One of the mass-produced dragons fired a ball of fire towards Sasuke.
Without even caring for a tiny bit about the flame, Sasuke thrust his sword that was channeled with lightning.
The fire ball exploded. The fierce thrust brought forth storm, changing the fire ball into fire sprays and scattering them apart.
"Fire Release : Great Fire Annihilation (Katon: Goka Mekkyaku)!"
Sasuke kneaded chakra in his body and what expelled from his mouth was shaped into a literal sea of flames. Raging of roaring flames sprang forth.
Instantly, two of the mass-produced Midgardsormrs were completely enveloped by flames as they slowly burned in agony.
Above Sasuke, large magic circles were created by Loki and from there, huge particles of Norse Magic rained down from the sky.
The surrounding few meters range of the ground around where Sasuke was standing was deepy gouged into holes, raising a dense cloud of dust.
Sasuke wasted no time in dodging from that wide attack range.
"How baffling, how do you avoid that? This magic is supposed to be something with speed that cannot be avoided just by looking with the eye."
More Norse Magic fell down from the sky again.
As expected, there were no advance warning and of course, the magic also moved in the speed where it couldn't be evaded if one only moved after seeing the attack. However, his opponent was Sasuke.
Sasuke was--once more, jumped to the side in order to evade.
Loki's eyebrows shook twitchingly.
--What was [Killing Intent]?
From time immemorial, master of martial arts could naturally sense that in their battle.
Sasuke too, as a swordsman, was always conscious of the killing intent's existence all along. He also carefully observed his opponent's breathing and energy flow, even without using the Sharingan.
Right now, Sasuke wasn't predicting through his opponent's breathing or muscle. But, with a dimension that's even more above those--Predicting the attacking intent.
"The same technique won't work twice against me."
"Then, I will try to change method."
Loki's hand was wrapped in silver flame.
The silver flame solidified as if turning dry, the pointed end of his right elbow was changing into a large blade.
A freezing killing intent flew at Sasuke and Loki's figure disappeared.
However, when Sasuke put his katana as though throwing it, right where he put his blade was Loki swinging down his right elbow.
A heavy feedback. Loki was an amateur in the sword but he was still a God.
Sasuke accelerated fiercely while launching a stab with his sword.
A stab in the speed of sound pierced the neck--Loki's body was blown away from the recoil.
Loki changed his hand into a blade again and charged straight at Sasuke.
Sasuke received the attack with the side of his blade and parried it diagonally while twisting his body.
At the same time, he cast lightning around his body to rotate in a twirl and slashed.
Loki was blown back again from the terribly hard sensation.
"You sure are giving me a hard time. But, what about your comrades?"
Sasuke turned around.
***
Xenovia created an enormous aura with Durandal and slashed it at the child Fenrir.
However, although it left deep wounds, it hasn't gone down yet.
Kiba created many holy-demonic swords below child Fenrir's foot and stalled it's movements for a moment, before slashing at it.
FLASH! RUMBLE-RUMBLE-RUMBLE!
Akeno's thunder also struck down!
Sona created a water dragon and it wrapped itself around one of the remaining three Midgardsormrs.
"I won't let you!"
Rossweisse activated her Norse magic and magical bullets fell down on the enemy like raindrops, piercing them.
***
Then, Sasuke heard a shout.
When he looked, Sasuke witnessed Rias about to be bitten down by Fenrir.
Tch...
Adrenaline exploded within Sasuke and he threw his body reflexively on that path.
ZASHU!
[Mangekyou Sharingan!]
***
Fenrir bit down.
However...
It's mouth was stuck. No, it was caught in something.
"Sasuke--"
"What is that?"
Everyone had stopped their fight as they looked at Sasuke.
Even Loki was completely in shock.
"You, what kind of human are you?"
Sasuke's eye revealed two distinct pupils.
Fenrir was blown away by an unseen force.
"Sasuke, just...who are you?"
Rias could not help but utter those words as she saw the Sasuke standing in front of her.
A dark purple skeletal structure, starting from a rib-cage and arms; slowly manifested and layered around Sasuke.
Very soon, skin and musculature started to add on around the skeleton, resulting in a complete humanoid shape.
Right now, what everyone was witnessing, was a gigantic humanoid avatar, which resembled closely to a Tengu.
"Rias, ask everyone else to get back. You all will only get in my way. I will settle this once and for all."
Sasuke glared at the scene of carnage before him.
[Susanoo!]
***
"I don't know what you did, but..."
"Focus your attention on the Sekiryuutei!"
The mass produced Midgardsormrs ignored the members attacking it and headed straight towards Sasuke.
Susanoo, that was like a heavy tank, stood up with thunderous footsteps.
From Susanoo's left arm, an ornate bow was manifested on it's wrist while an orb formed on the right.
Taking aim--
Three arrows fashioned from Susanoo's chakra were launched in rapid succession.
PIERCE!
PIERCE!
PIERCE!
The three remaining Midgardsormrs crashed to the ground, with a large purple arrow protruding through it's head.
"You bastard! Just what kind of monster are you!"
Loki released a wave of magical-power that was glowing like a rainbow.
"I will just aim the one behind you!"
Multiple waves of Norse magic were aimed at Rias.
However...
Wraps.
Susanoo's wings formed a barrier, wrapping themselves around Rias, completely shielding her.
Sasuke took Loki's attack head on, enveloped in a vortex of clashing group magic.
Anyone would surely get smash apart instantly if they took it head on defenselessly.
Waves of explosion occurred around them, blinding the surroundings with thick columns of smoke.
As the dust and particles cleared off--
"Is that thing indestructible?! I used a considerable amount of power in those attacks!"
Although there was smoke rising from the armor, Susanoo was still nearly completely intact.
Sasuke, who was clad in Susanoo, exhibited a shocking defensive capability--every offensive magic from the enemy was defensed against.
The armor that possessed and boosted radiance, repelled away all phenomenon.
"Attack him!"
Loki directed Fenrir and it's kids towards Sasuke.
As Sasuke turned around, Susanoo followed suit and released the bow and orb.
One of the child Fenrir's transverse the ground with terrifying speed.
Grasping the trajectory of the attack perfectly, Sasuke evaded with Susanoo by taking a half step to the left--he struck Susanoo's right arm to the position that he predicted as the spot where child Fenrir would slash at an empty air.
The child Fenrir, who came charging like a bull, was knocked off it's feet and sent flying with a terrific force from the counter that was riding that speed.
The other child Fenrir found an opening and tried to attack Sasuke from his blind spot.
As soon as it pounced, Sasuke spun around almost instantly and caught it's neck with Susanoo's right arm before smashing it's body into the ground.
He swung down Susanoo's left arm like a steel hammer without care.
As Sasuke continued his assault, the child Fenrir rapidly caved further into the ground.
Swinging down Susanoo's fist like rain, large cracks ran through the ground like a spider's web.
Each of those blows were like a meteor shower, possessing destructive power.
Bun-!*
Fenrir flew over with a speed that boasted several times of it's children.
A katana materialized in Susanoo's primary right arm.
There was no need to evade at all.
Sasuke swung down the large sword at the position where he predicted Fenrir would arrive with it's resolve after seeing the state of it's children--and it hit.
Jan-!*
Fenrir smashed into the cold concrete ground.
Sasuke reversed the stance of the large blade and this time, with a herculean strength, he thrust down the sword with wind slicing sound straight through Fenrir's body.
It stabbed through Fenrir's chest as though it was sucked towards that spot.
Sasuke finally released Susanoo.
Anymore than this...
I need to conserve my energy.
***
"You BAAAAAAAAAASTARD!!!!!" Loki's face was countered into a grimace.
"I understand! Rias-san, Sasuke-kun, the replica of Mjlonir is here!" Rossweisse conveyed the message over.
"Mjlonir?! Even though it's a replica, but it's power is still the real deal! Odin that bastard!"
Loki tried to escape but he was held in place.
"What the--"
A black-like fire appeared from the ground, twists, and covered up Loki.
"---! This abyss-black aura is!? Is it the 'Prison Dragon' Vritra!?"
A blinding light flashed in front of Sasuke and within that brilliance, contained the weapon of the Norse God, Thor.
Sasuke grasped the hammer and he recalled back to something Odin mentioned--
"This hammer's true potential can only be used by someone with a very strong heart."
***
Just as Sasuke was running those thoughts through his mind, a heralding electrical discharge ran through the hammer.
Hmph.
The hammer started to gradually grow bigger and became a gigantic hammer that exceeded Sasuke's height.
Although he felt a little weight, the hammer rested comfortably in Sasuke's palm.
Lightning sparks were currently hosting within the weapon.
I will imbue some chakra into it as well.
As soon as Sasuke channeled some of his chakra, the lightning sparks became more distinct.
'If you are the personification of my spirit, show me the strength you possess right now!'
When that hammer was raised overhead, the sky raged thunderously. Gigantic thunder clouds were created above Sasuke's head as he channeled lightning through his body to further augment his speed.
"Stay away!"
Loki shot out a magical attack from his hand!
However...
A purple skeletal rib-cage deflected the attack that was shot in a straight trajectory.
The large charge of lightning flowed into the point of discharge and depicted a path.
An unbelievable amount of thunder was created.
DOGAGAGAGAGAGAGA!
What was produced from that part of striking, added with Sasuke's own power, was now the exact personification of destruction.
The giant hammer completely hit down Loki's whole body.
A storm of electricity broke out where the hammer hit. A giant explosion broke out with light and sound as if it would burn the retinas and burst the eardrums.
When the light settled down, a giant crater with a diameter of several dozen meters was gouged in the ground.
Loki's body... ...tendrils of smoke were coming out from it.
His body was already crumbled.
"... ...Just what kind of... ...monster are you...?"
Loki, who seemed like he was on the verge of completely losing consciousness, managed to squeeze out one last sentence.
Sasuke looked down at Loki as he replied coolly--
"I am just a human."
***
"Sasuke, thank you for protecting me--"
Rias approached Sasuke.
However, it was at that moment...
Magical chains sprang forth from the ground and bind the fallen Fenrir.
A purple magic circle appeared below it.
"The magic chains of Gleipnir? Why is it here?" Rossweisse shouted upon recognizing the chains used to bind Fenrir.
"We prepared that, Nyan." A seductive voice echoed.
Beside Kuroka, a bespectacled young man with blond hair stepped out from a magic circle.
"My name is Arthur of the Vali team. Sorry but--"
"We will be taking Fenrir with us. The Sekiryuutei saved us the trouble of defeating it."
Kuroka faced her sister.
"Shirone, there is no doubt we will meet again. And the Sekiryuutei--"
Kuroka licked her lips.
"You are strong. I want to bear your child so badly. The genes of a Heavenly Dragon! Just thinking about it makes me excited. I am sure we will also meet again. Farewell, nyan~"
Arthur bowed.
"Well everyone. Have a good day."
Immediately after saying that, the both of them disappeared through a large magic circle.
Well, it's not my concern what they do with it.
"Damn it, they really got us!"
Rias cursed under her breath.
Sasuke looked at the aftermath of the battlefield, which was basically in ruins.
It truly looked like a place after a war.
The other members collapsed due to exhaustion and were sitting on the ground.
"Sasuke, about that..."
Before Rias could even complete her sentence, Sasuke cut her off.
"Leave it. It's better for you not to know too much about me."
Hearing that, Rias looked down with a sullen expression.
This is fine.
You shouldn't get too attached to me.
After all.
I won't be here soon.
Thinking about it, Sasuke could not help but feel that ever since he came here, all he did was fight and battle.
[That's because strong beings are always attracted to Dragons. Partner, you better tell me about that ability you used.]
Ddraig conversed to Sasuke through the gauntlet.
Right.
You will be following me.
Sasuke looked at Akeno and Barakiel.
"Are you hurt, Akeno?"
"I am...fine."
Although it was an awkward conversation, it seems their relationship were slowly getting better.
It will still take some time before they fully mend their broken relationship.
My job here is done.
Anymore than this, will be left to you guys from now on...
***
It has been several days since that incident~
Loki was captured and sent back to Asgard. However, he was in a near-death state when the reinforcements from the Three Factions arrived.
Unfortunately...
As soon as they were transported back to the Underworld, Uchiha Sasuke had disappeared.
At first, everyone thought that he had simply gone off somewhere.
But, after a few days, there was still no news of him.
News of his disappearance soon spread among the leaders of the Three Factions.
The Heaven side was notified to check for the status of his Sacred Gear, Boosted Gear.
Alas, there was no information that could reveal the whereabouts of the Sekiryuutei.
Azazel thought that Sasuke might have been kidnapped by terrorists but after analyzing the situation and Sasuke's recent display of power, found it nearly impossible.
From the Devils, Fallen Angels and Heaven's sides, personnel were sent out to search for the missing Sekiryuutei.
There were many who had conflicted emotions, especially for those who Sasuke had helped before.
But the two who were clearly most affected by his disappearance, was the King and Queen of the Gremory Peerage, Rias Gremory and Himejima Akeno.
To them, Uchiha Sasuke was already someone who had a place in their hearts.
He had helped Rias Gremory break free from the chains that threatened to shackle and bind her.
To Himejima Akeno, Sasuke was someone who had helped mend the torn relationship with her father and he was already irreplaceable.
***
The black color started draining from the Iris of Sasuke's left eye into purple; forming three circles, with three Tomoe intersecting the two innermost circle.
A dark oval shape spiral started distorting through the atmosphere.
Sasuke took one last look behind him.
[Partner, are you sure about this?]
Yeah, I made up my mind long ago.
[Once you leave, will you be able to come back?]
I am not sure. There is a chance I could.
My Rinnegan should have memorized the coordinates already.
[I see. Well then, let's start this journey of yours. I can't believe I am saying this but all these years of living, and I am still excited over a journey.]
Hmph, you are like a kid.
[You didn't leave any note behind? For the Three Factions? For Rias Gremory?]
Yeah, I don't want to delay things.
I revealed too much of my powers back there. Very soon, they will start to investigate. I don't want them to start probing.
And.
The longer I stay here, the more attached she will be towards me.
I have no choice.
[Partner, about your arm. Are you really not planning on getting it back? I can generate a new one for you.]
I am not sure about that yet...
Sasuke gave one final glance to his surroundings.
[Having second thoughts, Partner?]
Hmph!
Don't be ridiculous.
Let's go, Ddraig!
After saying that...
***
Sasuke's existence disappeared through the portal.