The aftermath of the Phoenix Roast had left Rias Gremory's peerage in shambles. The entire underworld was still buzzing about Raizer Phoenix's harsh words, and for good reason—they had exposed the cracks in Rias's leadership and the weakness of her peerage.
Meanwhile, Raizer, ever pragmatic, had no intention of leaving the Gremory heir and her team to flounder. Though his words had been harsh, they weren't without purpose. Now, he decided it was time to extend an olive branch—but on his terms.
Raizer's Arrival
Rias and her peerage were gathered in their clubroom at Kuoh Academy, the atmosphere heavy with tension. Rias was seated at the head of the table, her hands clasped tightly as she tried to ignore the weight of her team's silent stares.
Just as Rias opened her mouth to speak, the door swung open, and Raizer Phoenix walked in without so much as a knock. His casual stride and confident smirk filled the room with an almost tangible tension.
"What are you doing here?" Rias demanded, her voice sharp.
Raizer raised an eyebrow, his golden eyes scanning the room. "Nice to see you too, Rias. I came to check on the damage."
"Damage?" Akeno asked, narrowing her eyes.
"Yes, damage," Raizer replied, his tone matter-of-fact. "I wanted to see if my words knocked some sense into you. Judging by the looks on your faces, I'd say they did."
The Olive Branch
Rias stood, her crimson hair flaring like fire. "If you're here to mock us again, leave."
"I'm not here to mock you," Raizer said, holding up a hand. "I'm here to offer you a way out of the mess you're in."
Rias frowned, crossing her arms. "And what's that supposed to mean?"
"It means I'm giving you the chance to train under Garp," Raizer said, his smirk widening. "You and your entire peerage."
The room fell silent.
"Garp?" Kiba asked cautiously. "As in your Garp? The same Garp who trained you?"
Raizer nodded. "The very same. If anyone can whip you into shape, it's him."
Rias's Resistance
Rias's expression hardened. "We don't need your charity, Raizer."
Raizer's smirk faded, replaced by a cold, calculating stare. "This isn't charity. This is survival. You don't realize how weak you are, Rias. If you think the underworld will give you time to figure it out on your own, you're delusional."
"We'll figure it out ourselves," Rias snapped.
"You?" Raizer said, scoffing. "Figure it out? With what? Your nonexistent leadership skills? Your half-baked strategies? Or maybe you're counting on Issei to grope his way to victory?"
Issei, sitting in the corner, flinched at the comment but said nothing.
"This isn't your decision to make, Rias," Raizer said, his tone turning sharp. "You and your peerage are a liability to the underworld right now, and I won't stand by and watch you drag everyone down with you."
The Kidnapping
Rias stepped forward, her crimson eyes blazing. "I said no, Raizer. You don't get to decide what happens to us!"
Raizer tilted his head, his smirk returning. "Oh? Is that so?"
Before anyone could react, Raizer's Conqueror's Haki flooded the room. The sheer pressure of his willpower slammed into Rias and her peerage like a tidal wave, and one by one, they collapsed to the floor, unconscious.
"Such a dramatic way to make a point," Mihawk muttered from the doorway, his arms crossed.
Raizer turned to his peerage, who were waiting just outside the clubroom. "Take them."
"Seriously?" Shiki asked, floating lazily into the room. "We're kidnapping them? Bold move, boss."
"They need this," Raizer said simply. "Either they grow stronger, or they die. No third option."
A Quick Escape
As Raizer's peerage moved to collect the unconscious bodies of Rias and her team, Garp strolled in, looking as relaxed as ever.
"What's all the fuss about?" Garp asked, scratching his head.
"We're taking them to train with you," Raizer replied, gesturing to the unconscious devils.
Garp grinned. "Good. They look like they could use a good beating."
Shiki laughed, hefting Issei over his shoulder. "Poor kids. They have no idea what they're in for."
Roger chuckled, carrying Kiba with ease. "Garp's training? I almost feel bad for them."
"Don't," Whitebeard said, his deep voice rumbling. "If they survive, they'll thank us."
A Message for the Gremory Family
Before leaving, Raizer placed a single note on the desk in the center of the clubroom. The message was short and direct:
"Taking them to train. Don't bother looking for them. They'll return when they're ready—or not at all."
With that, Raizer and his peerage disappeared into a teleportation circle, taking Rias and her team with them.
The Gremory Family's Worry
When news of Rias's disappearance reached the Gremory family, chaos ensued.
Zeoticus Gremory paced furiously in his study, his face pale. "He kidnapped her? He kidnapped my daughter?!"
Venelana remained calm, though her eyes betrayed a flicker of worry. "He left a note. He's taking her to train. This could be an opportunity for her to grow."
"Or an excuse to torture her!" Zeoticus snapped. "We have to stop this!"
"We can't," Venelana said firmly. "Raizer's peerage is too strong, and even if we could confront him, it would only humiliate Rias further. She has to face this on her own."
Sirzechs's Concern
Meanwhile, Sirzechs Lucifer received the news with a mix of anger and resignation.
"He's gone too far this time," Sirzechs said, his crimson eyes narrowing.
Grayfia, standing beside him, shook her head. "Has he? Rias and her peerage are weak, Sirzechs. If Raizer's training can help them, perhaps this is for the best."
Sirzechs sighed, rubbing his temples. "I hate that you're right. But I can't help worrying about her. Garp's training is… extreme."
"It's exactly what she needs," Grayfia said, her tone unwavering.
Cliffhanger: A New Beginning
Far away, in a secluded training ground, Garp stood before the unconscious bodies of Rias and her peerage.
"Wake 'em up," Garp said, his grin widening. "It's time to see what they're made of."
As Raizer's peerage moved to comply, Raizer himself watched from a distance, his golden eyes glinting with determination.
"This is their last chance," he murmured to himself. "They'll either rise to the challenge—or they won't rise at all."
This chapter sets the stage for Rias and her peerage's grueling journey toward redemption, while also showcasing Raizer's pragmatic and uncompromising approach. Let me know if you'd like further adjustments or expansions!