Walking toward the gates Naruko, Satsuki, and Yakumo all had their belongings in storage scrolls, the former having learned how to make them from her mothers and teaching her teammates how to make their own. Arriving at the gates they saw Kakashi already present with the sword case slung across his back.
"Ready? Then let's move out." Kakashi said as they exited the village and began making their way to the Fire Temple
"Sensei, in the Hokage's Office you sounded like you knew what that sword was and it's apparently dangerous? What is it?" Satsuki asked wondering what could be so dangerous about what looked like, to her, an ordinary katana
"I've only heard about, this was the first time I've seen it in person, in fact I didn't even think it was real or at least still intact." Kakashi said before clearing his throat
"Anyway the sword is known as the Demon Sword Murasame, a demonic weapon forged long ago. No one knows who it created or where it was made only that anyone who's wielded it before have been driven mad by the curse on the blade, only those with strong wills can wield it and remain sane. But that isn't even its most dangerous ability, what really makes the blade dangerous is the curse it inflicts on those cut by its edge. Anyone who's cut by the sword will be inflicted with its poisonous curse, all it'd take is for the skin to be pierced and the poison will be injected and once it reaches the heart, you die. Of course there is a way to resist the poison, as the blades poison is only as strong as the wielders own strength, for example if I was to wield the blade and cut the Hokage then at best he'd become ill from the poison but it wouldn't kill him, but if one of you were to use then it's unlikely he'd so much as get a bad cough. It also depends on if the person inflicted with the poison already has a resistance to poisons, depending on how strong their resistance is the effects will be the same." Kakashi explained, the three Genin looking amazed at the swords power but also wary of being on the receiving end of its blade
Mom, anything to add? Naruko asked mentally wondering of her mom knew anything else about Murasame
"No, the scarecrow pretty much had it all covered. The only thing missing is who made Murasame, not that it matters since the creators long since and dead. Also you don't have to worry about its poison being a danger to you, your Kitsune side would burn the poison out of you before it could reach your heart and I would stop it as well." Tamamo said, Naruko feeling relief that the sword wasn't a danger to her
Though Naruko suddenly stiffened as she sensed a large amount of negative emotions surrounding a smaller source that radiated fear. Not only that but the sources of the negative emotions also emitted demonic power. Without thinking Naruko immediately ran off in the direction of the power much to her team's confusion at her sudden leaving.
"Sensei why did Naruko just run off?" Yakumo asked
"I don't know, but let's go after her before we lose track of her." Said Kakashi as they ran after the Hanyō
Running through the forest Naruko sensed she was getting close to the demonic energy and soon heard cruel laughter and what sounded like whimpering. Jumping through the trees Naruko emerged in a clearing and what she saw filled her with anger.
Naruko saw five large hideous Yōkai, usually wearing little to no clothing and possessing large claws, fangs, and horns.
"Oni." Tamamo spat recognizing the foul Yokai
While among the weakest of Yōkai, they made up for their lack of special powers through brute strength and attacking in large numbers.
But what angered Naruko was that they were all standing around a small white cat with wide violet eyes. If there's one thing Naruko hated it was those that picked on those smaller than them.
Making a decision Naruko created a dozen clones and they all covered their hands in blue Fox Fire.
"Hey you ugly bastards! Why don't you pick on someone your size!" Naruko shouted as she and her clones jumped and attacked the Oni viciously pounding their flame covered fists into them
Naruko didn't care about hearing the Oni's cries of pain as her Fox Fire burned them having let her Kitsune side take control and right now it wanted to kill these worthless creatures that dared attack an innocent creature.
Once all the Oni were dead or ash, Naruko calmed down and turned to the white cat they had been attacking.
"Hey there, it's okay they won't hurt you anymore." Naruko said softly kneeling as to not startle the animal
The cat stepped forward hesitantly sniffing Naruko's hand before the cat noticed something behind her. One of the Oni was still alive and was preparing to attack Naruko while her back was turned, seeing this the cat transformed into a girl, surprising Naruko not having expected that, and stood in front of the Hanyō taking the attack meant for her.
"No!" Naruko shouted looking at the girl in worry before glaring at the Oni
Though suddenly Satsuki appeared delivering a heel kick to the Oni's head knocking it away, while followed by Yakumo.
"Satsuki-chan, Yakumo." Naruko said surprised at their appearance
"And here I was hoping you had matured since becoming a Ninja. Apparently not though." Said Satsuki not taking her eyes off the Oni that was slowly picking itself up and glaring at the three girls
"Filthy half-breed! Your kind should never be allowed to exist!" The Oni roared, Satsuki and Yakumo frowning at the insult while Naruko flinched knowing it was directed at her
The Oni prepared to charge them only to shout in pain when a lightning covered fist shot out its chest.
"I think that's enough out of you." Kakashi said pulling his hand out of the dead Oni, while his students approached
"Sensei, when the Oni said 'half-breed', was it referring to Satsuki and I?" Yakumo asked
"Possibly." Answered Kakashi since it wasn't uncommon for Shinobi Clans abilities to have originated from either demonic and/or divine beings so it wouldn't be that strange if the Oni could sense trace amounts of such energy from Satsuki and Yakumo
Unknown to them Naruko released a sigh of relief, glad they didn't suspect the Oni was referring to her, but it still stung to have that thrown in her face
While she had accepted the fact, she's a Hanyō and loved both her mothers, that didn't mean she liked having the fact her very existence was seen as an abomination thrown in her face.
Satsuki meanwhile looked at her friend curiously, having seen her flinch when the Oni said "half-breed" and having a sad look.
What's wrong with her? Satsuki wondered
"Now then Naruko, mind explaining why you just ran off like that?" Kakashi said staring Naruko down, making the girl fidget at being put on the spot like that
"I sensed some negative emotions and when I got here, I saw those Oni attacking a cat or girl, wait the girl!" Naruko shouted running over to where the Oni had knocked the cat girl
Reaching the girl Naruko quickly turned her over and saw what she looked like. A young Japanese woman in her adolescent years, probably around thirteen, with a buxom figure. She has long black hair with a blue tint that extends all the way down to her hips, with several long bangs hanging over her forehead and side bangs that frame her face. Her attire was a white kimono held close by a red obi and geta sandals.
All in all, she was definitely a beauty, but right now Naruko was concerned if she was alright or not.
"Hey, are you alright, come open your eyes." Naruko said shaking her softly to wake her up
The girl's eyes fluttered open revealing they were the same violet color as the white cat she transformed from.
"Yes, I'm fine thank you for asking." The girl said before she stood up ignoring Naruko's protests that she could be injured
"I heal fast but thank you for your concern." Said the girl smiling at Naruko before bowing surprising the Hanyō
"I also wish to thank you for jumping in to save me like that, if not for you those vile Oni would have likely killed me or worse if they had discovered me in this form." The girl spat in disgust before focusing back on Naruko
While she is quite strong those Oni had ambushed and injured her before she could transform and kill them herself. Their continuous attacks prevented her from healing herself to fight back, thankfully Naruko's intervention allowed her to heal to transform and protect her from being attacked.
"May I have my saviors name?" Asked the girl, snapping Naruko from her surprise
"Oh, uh right, I'm Naruko Uzumaki. These are my teammates Satsuki Uchiha, Yakumo Kurama, and our sensei Kakashi Hatake. But uh who and what are you miss?" Naruko asked not sure if her transforming from cat meant she was a Yōkai or just an advanced transformation
"My name is Himari, I am a Bakeneko, and for saving my life I swear to serve you faithfully Naruko-sama." Himari said, surprising the four
"Wh-what?!" Naruko said
"You saved my life and for that I shall be your loyally servant." Said Himari bowing
"Bu-but I don't want a servant and a simple thank you would be fine." Naruko denied not wanting the Bakeneko to believe she owed her anything
"Maybe, but you saved my life despite the risk to your own and not expecting a reward. So, from now on I will serve you Naruko-sama and protect you with my life." Himari said now kneeling before the shocked Hanyō
Looking to her teammates and sensei, seeing Yakumo and Kakashi were also surprised and Satsuki had a completely blank icy expression. Looking to the still kneeling Himari Naruko wasn't sure what to do.
"You should just accept her Naru-chan, you saved her life and now she owes you a life debt. Plus, I can sense her power and she's definitely stronger than she looks." Kushina said
"She's right and it'll be good to have some that loyal watching your back. Not to mention when you get back to the village you can strap her down and have your wicked way with her." Tamamo said seductively
WHAT?!/ WHAT?! Naruko and Kushina shouted for different reasons
"Or you can let her strap you down, sometimes it's fun being at the complete mercy of your mate. I know Kushi-chan loves being the dom." Purred Tamamo
Naruko desperately shook her head to banish the images her moms' words conjured before looking at Himari. Putting a hand on the Bakeneko's shoulder making her look up and see her new master smiling at her.
"Please stand up Himari. I will accept you into my service, but not as a servant or a slave, but as friend and companion. And I don't want you risking your life for my own, I refuse to see you get hurt if I can prevent it." Naruko said smiling at the Yōkai, while Himari was surprised at her master's words before smiling
"Of course, Naruko-sama. Now let us finalize our contract." Himari said, while Naruko frowned at the honorific
"Himari, please no sama, just Naruko will be fi—" Naruko was cut off when Himari grabbed her shoulders and slammed her lips against Naruko's getting various reactions from her team
Yakumo turned bright red from the kiss, Kakashi was blown back by a nosebleed while giggling perversely, and Satsuki remained perfectly calm… at least on the outside, on inside however…
Kill cat bitch, kill cat bitch, kill cat bitch, kill cat bitch, kill cat bitch, KILL THIS CAT BITCH! Satsuki mentally repeated
When Himari pulled back from the kiss her smile now had a seductive undertone to it.
"There the contract is complete. And if Naruko-sama doesn't work, then what about… Mistress." Himari purred, Naruko's face doing a wonderful impersonation of a tomato while ecchi images flooded her head
Her mom's mad cackling not helping
"Uh-uh-uh, j-just Naruko is-is fine." Stuttered Naruko, Himari giggling loving how cute her mistress looked
"Of course, Naruko-chan." Said Himari stopping her teasing
For now.
Loudly clearing her throat getting everyone's attention, they turned seeing Satsuki with an icy expression.
"Let's just complete this stupid mission." Satsuki muttered grabbing the still unconscious Kakashi who was now muttering something about talking to someone called "Jiraiya" and "Icha Icha: Yokai Edition" whatever that meant
What's wrong with her? Naruko wondered, worried about her friend and her sudden change in behavior.
Walking up to the gates of the Fire Temple Team Seven and Himari saw the statues of both Karasu and Yamabushi Tengu on either side of the gates with the Kanji for the Sealed Iron Wall above the gates protecting the temple.
Though as they approached the temple both Naruko and Himari grimaced as they felt themselves becoming weaker at being in close proximity to holy grounds.
Ugh, if this is how I feel just being near it, how will it be inside? Wondered Naruko
Suddenly the temple gates opened up and a single monk, the Monk was bald, with dark eyes, and wearing the standard monk attire along with a sash with the kanji for "Fire" on it.
"Greetings Konoha Ninja, I am Chiriku we are pleased you have arrived safely." Chiriku said with a bow which Kakashi returned
"Thank you Chiriku, as ordered by the Hokage we have delivered the Demon Sword Murasame." Said Kakashi, Chiriku nodding upon seeing the case on Kakashi's back
His eyes then drifted to Naruko and Himari, who both looked visibly sick from now being within the temples walls. It wasn't hard for him to see their true nature, his training as both a monk and member of the Twelve Guardian Ninja taught him to sense both demonic and divine power. Though unlike other monks Chiriku didn't automatically label all Yōkai as evil nor all Hanyō as abominations, in fact Chiriku was quite fond of the few Hanyō he has met before, as its proof that humans and Yōkai can live together peacefully.
"Of course, we shall the blade properly locked away. If you wish you may stay here to rest for your journey home." Chiriku said
"That's very kind of you Chiriku and we appreciate. Plus it might be best if we stay here for a few days just in case there are any attempts at stealing the blade." Said Kakashi knowing anyone that tries getting the blade won't hesitate to attack the Fire Temple once they're gone
Better to be safe than sorry.
"Are you mad at me?" Naruko asked suddenly from her bed mat looking to Satsuki who was getting her pajama's out of her bag
Chiriku had taken them to the guest quarters, with Naruko and Satsuki sharing a room, Yakumo and Himari sharing, and Kakashi getting his own while keeping Murasame with him at all times.
Currently both girls were only in their underwear, with Naruko wearing a matching orange bra and panties while Satsuki was wearing a dark blue set.
"Why would I be mad?" Satsuki said icily
"It's just… you haven't said anything since we met Himari and I was just worried." Naruko said
"Well I'm fine, so don't be!" Satsuki snapped, making Naruko flinch and look down
"What was it like?" Questioned Satsuki suddenly, Naruko looking up confused
"What was what like?" Naruko said
"The… kiss, with Himari? You looked like you were enjoying it," Satsuki said coldly, while Naruko blushed at the reminder
"Oh uh, it was… unexpected since I didn't think she'd just kiss me like that." Naruko said not seeing Satsuki stand up and walk over to her
"But it was nice I guess, though not like in those sappy romance books, it was-huh?" Naruko stopped when she saw a shadow cast over her
Looking Naruko couldn't react when Satsuki pushed her down and straddled her waist. Before the Hanyō could say anything Satsuki pressed her lips to hers silencing anything she could have said.
Naruko's confusion didn't last however when her Kitsune side suddenly made itself known as she felt her mind become clouded with lust and desire. This also had the side effect of reverting to her true form as she eagerly returned the kiss. Satsuki was surprised at the sudden transformation but decided to ask questions later after feeling Naruko's tongue force its way into her mouth. Naruko moaned in pleasure as she and Satsuki's tongues wrestled for dominance, until Satsuki's won out thanks to Naruko still being weakened from being in the temple.
Wanting more Naruko's hands moved up and grabbed Satsuki's hips while one of Satsuki's hands moved down and groped the Hanyō's breasts, neither girl wanting to stop their actions.
Though just as quickly as it began, Satsuki pulled away with a flushed and panting expression, while her eyes had lost some of their iciness. While Naruko looked up at her still shocked at the sudden kiss and disappointed it ended. But she then noticed she wasn't wearing her disguise anymore and quickly put it back on before looking at Satsuki fearfully of how she'd react.
"Was it like that? Unexpected enough for you?" Satsuki asked before grabbing her pajamas and exiting the room leaving Naruko lying on the floor blushing and panting in arousal and frustration as she tried to comprehend what just happened while also worried of how Satsuki will react to seeing her true appearance.