I was surprised at first and tested its effectiveness and the results surprised me. They balanced each other out, one balancing the other without any struggle or malfunction. I decided its name then, Shadow Light, combining the 2 opposite elements in perfect harmony" said Azazel in pride.
"But Azazel, you know how Sacred Gears work and when one is created and especially in the case of a Longinus Class Sacred Gears, they immediately appear in the Heavens Miracle system that Father created.
Even if we consider it an Artificial Sacred Gear, don't you think it should appear in Father's system?" Asked Michael.
"What! Didn't you show us it on the list of Sacred Gears?" Asked Azazel. He knew it too well for it not to happen.
"Maybe something is different in this case. Didn't Azazel say something about Skiadrum choosing his holder? Maybe it meant that he want to be free and doesn't want to fall under the System's grasp until he found a suitable host" Sirzechs suggested. The argument was plausible for the other 2 and agreed on it.
"Ya. That may be it. We can't be sure. Whatever he found a host in Naruto and damn the blonde is strong" said Azazel in pride.
"How did the blonde get it anyway," asked Sirzechs in curiosity.
"Well, I found him on the streets of Tokyo in an injured state because of a magic spike I felt. I thought he needed medical attention. I always carry Shadow Light with me as it is my most prideful experiment and also I don't want it to fall into any bad hands.
When I leaned to check on him, I felt something vibrate in my coat and checked on the orb which was pulsing with power. I took it from my coat and put it on his chest. It went into his body as if it belonged there.
There was a large pulse of magic after that for a second which I managed to suppress with a barrier. Naruto said he felt light and we tested a bit and found that he got the Sacred Gear and it was working perfectly well without any damage to his body or soul. It is stable.
Naruto took to everything like a fish to water and he is the best student I have ever trained. He can make Light weapons as if it is second nature and came up with creative methods to use them.
As per his Shadow abilities, I suggested him to ask Skiadrum as I assumed the Shadow Dragon would be very happy to explain to his host, as they are linked by their soul. Skiadrum didn't talk to me per se, but Naruto repeated Skiadrum's promise and offered me 2 favours for saving him and giving him the Sacred Gear" said Azazel. Michael nodded and dots connected in Sirzechs mind.
"Wait, does that mean you are the one who sent him to Kuoh?" Asked Sirzechs. It was not a question, but a statement. Azazel smirked at the Red-haired Maou.
"Yup. I cashed in a favour"
"Why?" Asked Sirzechs in confusion.
"Do you think sending 2 Devil Heiresses and particularly sisters of Maou's in one town isn't a recipe for disaster?" Asked Azazel with sarcasm.
"It was meant to educate them in dealing with humans and cope with ruling a territory so that when the Lordship is passed to them, they'll do better," said Sirzechs defending his and his parent's decision.
"Moreover, my Ria-chan is so stubborn that she will not listen to anyone. What do you want me to do?" Asked Sirzechs in a serious tone, showing his protective brother side.
"Same goes to Serafall I guess," said Azazel and Sirzechs nodded.
"That's why I sent Naruto there. To keep them safe. I don't want anything disturbing the current Status Quo," said Azazel.
"Do you trust him that much?" Asked Michael in surprise.
"Yes. I don't know how, but I'm sure Naruto experienced the horrors of war. Do you know what he told me about his goal?" Asked Azazel. They didn't reply, waiting for him to continue.
"He spoke in a passionate tone about peace and how he will bring peace to this world," said Azazel with a fond smile.
Sirzechs and Michael's eyes widened at that. In their world, where the supernatural exists, having a goal to bring peace not in one faction, but to the world is definitely a foolish dream in anyone's mind.
But the way Azazel said it and the confidence he held in the blonde is unmistakable. They are slowly getting the full scope of Naruto Uzumaki now.
"Do you think peace is possible?" Asked Sirzechs. Among the people who want peace, Sirzechs will be first in his faction. He became powerful to bring that peace in his faction and will do anything to preserve that peace.
"Who knows. But I believe in Naruto. He has this natural charm that makes people believe him. I'll put my trust in him" said Azazel with an easy smile.
"Does that mean he doesn't belong to any Faction?" Asked Michael. Although he wants peace, protecting Humans and Heaven are high on his priorities much like Sirzechs and his own people.
"Yes. He told me that himself. He is not going to align with any one Faction. But will involve if any Faction steps out of line" said Azazel, repeating Naruto's words.
"But he joined Devils, didn't he?" Asked Michael. Sirzechs smiled at that.
"No, he didn't. From what I knew, Naruto didn't join us as in allying. But he joined us as a member, that's it. He is a High-Class devil or Hybrid already and didn't align with anyone and the most interesting part is, he is an overseer of Kuoh now" said Sirzechs with a nostalgic smile. He got 2 blank faces in response.