A/N - Took me a while but got it!
Now i'm just gonna chuck this here? I guess... Do you guys still think the Taimanins should make a appearence? I have started to mention them a bit. And I still have a lot of ground I want to cover with Y/N's story. I have a story in mind I could go with a SK and "Taimanin Crossover". So please let me know. (If this does happen i'm gonna make ALL characters students (Basically bending Taimanin over backwards to fit a bit better)) If you want more details on what I mean feel free to ask.
Oh and, I know I ask a lot of stuff in these A/N, the reason why is I still love the idea of asking you all what you want too see, as always i'm open to suggestions and feedback.
(Could take me some time to respond like... I work quite a lot...)
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Zodiac Star Mansion
Y/N had walked down the streets of Asakusa, he had just finished work (As you had to go to work after leaving Gessen), and it was getting rather late... but you did give Leo your word. Due to the actions of Ginrei you were on your guard however. Leo would never harm you... but the rest of the squad were either unknown or already tried to kill you.
So not a good start then.
Y/N had actually had visited Leo's mansion once, back with his old squad however it was his first time coming here alone. Y/N and Leo had already had been friendly, though you both had never really talked much. Usually when you visited it was Leo and Hestia who always talked, they grew up together afterall.
Y/N looked around checking his surroundings, you noticed a presence behind you. You even knew who it was, it was Ginrei. She was actually pretty stealthy, and you would probably had not even noticed her if you didn't live with Hikage (Who was both incredibly fast and stealthy) Though you walked on towards where you were pretty sure the mansion actually was, ignoring her. After all if you drew your weapons or confronted her things may have just escalated to a point where you could have turned Leo against you.
Eventually however you saw the mansion appear in front of you, you walked over to the gate of the mansion, the gate was painted a metallic black colour with white brick walls going around the perimeter of the property. It was on a private estate so you looked to the gate and pressed the buzzer, trying to get in to the building. Though no one answered. So you pressed it again, then again, again, again. You did this until you were pressing the button with a speed that would rival the rate of fire of a machinegun. Eventually you got a response (What a surprise) a man in a black suit. He seemed annoyed surprisingly and asked why you were here. Though a voice from behind him stopped him. She had a selection of large blades that she sheathed up the sleeve of her outfit, she looked at you with a warm smile that reminded you of Haruka.
???????? - *Playfully* "My my what do we have here? I assume you are Y/N? and are here too see Lady Leo? I must say however I would be flattered if you came to see me."
Y/N - "Well I was here too see Leo... But..."
???????? - "Fu Fu Fu... Are you not a sweet little thing, come I will show you too Lady Leo, if you would please follow me"
Y/N - "Ginrei too?"
???????? - "I am surprised you noticed Ginrei, she is the stealthiest among us."
Y/N - "She was way too close, I can sense her Aura from here."
Ginrei - "No you can't!"
Y/N - "THAT DEFEATS THE POINT OF YOU BEING HIDDEN!"
Ginrei - *Standing up* "Damn..."
???????? - "Well... You should both come in. Please get settled, Lady Leo is preparing for your arrival Y/N."
Y/N - "Thanks... Uhh... Sorry what's your name?"
Kurohoro - "Oh?! Where are my manners? Apologies, my name is Kurohoro."
Kurohoro winked and then slowly turned around walking just ahead of you as she seemed to be talking to some one, or taking notes in some way. She lead you into the mansion and dismissed a lot of the other guards in the black suits, honestly the amount of care she seemingly threw too the wind was enough to make you question if this was actually a trap, as there was just so little security. Together the three of you navigated a selection of hallways until you arrived in a huge room, it was a lounge that was was around double the size of the Ninja rooms in Hanzo and Hebijo, and this was just 1 room in the mansion, unlike the other places you had been the connecting rooms were not training rooms or bed rooms. They were other rooms you would typically find in a mansion (Such as kitchens and offices).
In this lounge there were two girls, both acnowledged your arrival, one girl who was wearing a White and Gold chinese top shot to her feet and pointed at you, while the other girl who was wearing a Green Skirt with a white top simply looked at you and waved, giving you a friendly smile.
Aimu - "Names Aimu... Oh and try not too stare too much."
Syuri - "Umm... Aimu? Is it a good idea to speak to Y/N that way? Oh! My name is Syuri! It is so nice too meet you, Miss Leo speaks about you alot!"
Y/N - "She does?"
Aimu - "You idiot! You don't tell a guy things like that!"
Syuri - "Ah! Sorry, Y/N please ignore that!"
Y/N - "Uhh... Okay?"
Ginrei - "I don't understand why Lady Leo trusts you so much, however as her retainers we have to follow her orders-"
Kurohoro - "Please be nice Ginrei, Y/N if you would take a seat I will go and tell Miss Leo that you have arrived."
Y/N - *Jumping over the back of a couch to sit down on it* "Don't mind if I do."
Syuri - "Did you really have to do that?"
Y/N - "It was faster to jump over than go around."
Kurohoro - "Y/N is correct, I will go and alert Lady Leo, don't worry Y/N I won't be gone for long."
Y/N sat and awaited for Leo to arrive, while he did so Syuri and Aimu were talking to eachother, Y/N would have actually felt welcome. Though Ginrei was sat glaring at you to a level where it seemed as if she was studying your every movement, down to your very breath. Made a effort to look relaxed but in truth you were nervous, slipping one hand on the back of the couch while the other lay at your side not too far away from your pistol holster, holding Mirai's pistol within it.
Kurohoro walked back into the room, again she was brimming with confidence and walked straight over towards you, sitting by your side sliding to press herself up against you. She smiled up against you. She really was acting a lot like Haruka...
You were not waiting for too long until Leo entered the room, as she did so however everyone else in the room respectfully bowed to Leo, who seemed embarrassed at their actions. However you averted your eyes at what Leo was wearing.
Leo had presumably been in the shower, as her skin and hair were dripping wet. Though Leo didn't seem too embarrassed at how she presented herself. Leo confidently walked over and sat down opposite you. She looked at you and asked if you could look up and meet her gaze, you did so.
Leo - "I must admit Y/N you arrived far earlier than I thought, so you must excuse my current attire."
Y/N - "Oh... I don't really mind..."
Ginrei - "Are you usually such a pig?"
Leo - "Please Ginrei, he is our guest. Mr Y/N deserves our respect."
Ginrei - *Reluctantly* "Of course Lady Leo."
Aimu - "Umm... Lady Leo? Why are you so nice to him?"
Leo - "We have met before, I know Y/N is a good man, so I must ask you all too be civil to Y/N while he is here."
Kurohoro - "Oh trust me Lady Leo, I could never hurt Y/N..."
Y/N - "Uhh... Thanks?"
Leo - "I know you are busy man, Y/N so I will be quick. We need your help Y/N, more specifically you and the rest of Crimson Squad. You will be compensated of course."
Y/N - "Oh! Alright then, can I have some details please?"
Leo - "Of course, you see we have had a rather childish rivalry with another shinobi school, called Metropolitan Hakuō Women's Academy. We have been fighting for years, looking back for rather pointless reasons. But I am getting distracted. Now we will be having a peace talk 1 month from today, their entire shinobi squad will be there. However Kurohoro believes that Kocho, their leader. Is hireing a squad of shinobi for some unknown reason. And so we need to recruit a squad of our own."
Kurohoro - "Sorry to interrupt my lady. But the reason you have been chosen Y/N is that we know about your expolits, namely killing Orochi, Mikami and bringing down the Blooded Hand gang. As well as uniting 4 shinobi schools. And so we believe that you would be the best option to act as body guards here."
Y/N - "I guess that makes sense."
Leo - "Thank you Kurohoro, Y/N when you act as our Guards you will be generously compensated. More specifically each member will be compensated 2.5 Million Yen for your time."
Y/N - "Holy! *Coughs* Now isn't that a bit excessive?"
Leo - "Maybe so, however I know you and the rest of Crimson Squad have financial difficulties. And this amount of money could help you get all of the equipment and comforts you need to live and work comfortably. In that cave you all live in."
Y/N - "You really are good at information gathering arn't you guys?"
Leo - "Oh we have Kurohoro to thank for that. Se is simply outstanding at this."
Kurohoro - "Thank you my lady."
Leo - "So do you accept the contract?"
Y/N - "Well, I'll have to tell Homura and the others, but i'm sure they will all accept"
Leo - "I thought as much, here *Hands you a scroll, it has a wax seal with the Zodiac symbol on* Give this to Homura would you? It contains everything we have just talked about."
Y/N - *Taking the scroll* "Thanks, I guess I will take my leave."
Leo - *Gesturing at Ginrei and Syuri to block the exit* "I thought you wished to discuss something in private."
Y/N - "Oh shit yeah. Is it alright to do that now?"
Leo - "Of course you have humored me after all, let us go to my chambers."
Ginrei - "Lady Leo! Do you wish for me to accompany you? We don't know what this beast may try!"
Leo - "It is fine Ginrei, Y/N would not 'try' anything. There is no need to worry. Now Y/N let us go."
Y/N - "Cheers."
With this Y/N was lead out of the room by Leo, Ginrei looked agitated at this, however everyone else didn't seem to mind. Kurohoro even winked at you as you walked out of the room.
Leo lead you out of the room down a maze of Corridors and up a set of stairs. Where you walked through one large door into Leo's chambers. Leo held the door open for you so you walked in and sat down on a chair opposite Leo's bed. Leo entered the room and sat on the bed. She gestured over to you as she sat down on the bed, Leo was not aggravated in anyway, in fact Leo seemed more concerned at what Y/N was going to ask.
Leo - "So Y/N we can speak freely here, so what did you wish to ask of me?"
Y/N - "I'll be streight with you, have you heard about the void?"
Leo - "Kurohoro has recorded you speaking to some of your friends with you, we have overheard this 'void' being mentioned. However we have no information on what it is."
Y/N - "Right... this is gonna sound like i've lost my mind. But sometimes when I sleep I can speak to some of the Yoma generals. Orochi and recently Mikami are permenantly there, however the void allows for me too see these Yoma Generals before they arrive. So I know who is the next general we have to fight. It's how I knew about Orochi and Mikami before they arrived."
Leo - "Hmm... Alright, if this story is true, why are you telling me this?"
Y/N - "When we fought Orochi, I was pulled into the void. Hestia is alive-"
Leo - *Standing up* "Impossible!"
Y/N - "No no, seriously! I want to save Hestia, she is held hostage by one of the Yoma Generals and I want to save Hestia, but I don't know her exact location yet."
Leo - "Say no more! The Zodiac Star Committee would be honoured to help you save Hestia. I give you my word."
Y/N - "I'll let you know when I figure something out."
Leo - "I would appreciate that Y/N, and thank you for bringing this to my attention."
Y/N - "Right, I'm going to go, see you later Leo."
Leo - "Very Well, Y/N. However before you go could I take some contact information?"
Y/N - "Oh yeah, that may help. Here"
*Leo and Y/N exchange phone numbers*
Y/N - "I'll give you a phone call, as soon as I know anything."
Leo - "Of course, and thank you Y/N."
Y/N walked out of Leo's room, heading towards the exit to the mansion. Upon leaving Y/N pulled out the scroll with all of the information on the job Leo gave you. Y/N put some distance between him and the Mansion heading back to Asukasa, at this point Y/N was walking through the quiet streets of Asukasa at night, the place was really pretty. Walking by the river to get back to Crimson HQ Y/N heard a familiar voice call out from behind him. Immediately recognising this voice as Ryobi. Spinning around Y/N saw Ryobi stood behind him, smiling and holding her rifle on her shoulders.
Ryobi - "So Y/N... what do you think?"
Y/N - "Whats with the bodysuit?"
Ryobi - "Oh do you like it? It's our teams new battle uniform, we have another for 'formalities' what ever the hell that is. *Smirks* I think it shows off my, "gifts" rather well."
Y/N - *Inspecting Ryobi* "Hmm... it really does."
Ryobi - "Ha! Even a dog in heat like you agrees!"
Y/N - "But why are you here?"
Ryobi - "Be quiet and i'll tell you! We heard about you going to visit the Zodiac Star Committe and I came to back you up if things went south... is all... *Gets Embarassed* IT'S NOT LIKE I DID THIS BECAUSE I WAS WORRIED!.. Or... anything..."
Y/N - "Sure... Sure... I know you love me really..."
Ryobi - *Growls* "Look! Miyabi wants you at Hebijo tomorrow. She wants a rematch against Homura! So you had better be there!"
Y/N - "We will-"
Ryobi - "That's not good enough! I'm coming back to your base to make sure you arrive!"
Y/N - *Smugly* "That the only reason?"
Ryobi - "God one day your head may be big enough to fit your ego!"
Y/N - "Ow..."
Ryobi - "Lets go! Oh and since I don't have a place too stay, i'm sleeping with you!"
Y/N - "Alright... Alright... lets go."
Timeskip to Crimson HQ
Y/N - "-so in short, i got that from Leo and that is why Ryobi's here too..."
Haruka - "Hmm... this seems suspicious, darling..."
Homura - "Well a jobs a job!"
Mirai - "And the pay is so high!"
Yomi - "2.5 million each... I will forgo my-"
Y/N - "No you won't! Not sure about you Yomi but I would like some good heating before winter arrives!"
Homura - "As your leader Yomi, I order you to get payed for this job!"
Haruka - "Plus dear Yomi, once we get payed think about all of the money you could donate to the slums, some real work could be done."
Yomi - "I'll do it!"
Homura - *Looking through the details* "But damn... 2.5 million each for 2 days guard duty... Geez, does Leo just fix problems by throwing money at them?"
Hikage - "how would that help?"
Y/N - "It's a Metaphor Hikage..."
Hikage - "Oh..."
Homura - "Shame it's a month from now... We could use it sooner... ah well... Oh and Y/N you said that Leo is gonna help you find Hestia too?"
Y/N - "Yeah, I asked since I was there and she agreed, now I just need to find a location."
Homura - "Well if you do, please let us know too, I know all of us would help."
Ryobi - "You had better mean all of us Homura! I won't be allowed to miss out!"
Mirai - *still thinking about the pay for the job* "Soo, much, manga!"
Y/N - "Just need a damned spot..."
Yomi - "Anyways, the food is ready. So please everyone eat up!"
Homura - "Oh and Ryobi? We'll all go to Hebijo first light tomorrow kay?"
Ryobi - "Thanks... But what's this shit?"
Y/N - "Dinner..."
Ryobi - "I'm not a damned cow! Why the hell are we eating grass soup!"
Yomi - "It's nutritious and tastey!"
Y/N - "Don't argue just eat it..."
Ryobi - "Damn..."
With this Y/N and the rest of the squad chocked down the 'Food' that Yomi had graciously made for everyone (Though Yomi practically inhaled it). After this however everyone retreated back to their rooms, getting some sleep before the day at Hebijo tomorrow.
When Y/N had climbed into bed Ryobi (Who was still wearing her Bodysuit) pulled herself in closer to you, though she acted as if you had pulled her closer (Typical Ryobi stuff really) Though Ryobi got jealous of Hikage who just climbed onto Y/N's body and rested on top of him, immediately falling asleep. Y/N wasn't awake much longer either.
The Void
Y/N had been pulled into the void once more, however this time Orochi and Mikami admitted into pulling you in here specifically. Y/N noticed however that the background to the void had changed yet again, the sky had grown to be even more red dominant, while the blue had both faded and withdrew. Furthermore a black mist that obscured this background slightly. While the void was not exactly the most welcoming place, it was less so now. However now your body was also visible (Unlike before where you couldn't see your body)
Y/N - "What happened here?"
Blue Mikami - "You have slaughtered 2 Yoma generals-"
Orochi - "And the void is starting to reflect this."
Green Mikami - "We's are now bound to you."
Orochi - "Yes... Their assimilation is now complete, but we called you here for another reason, Shinobi."
Y/N - "And that is?.."
Orochi - "A great fight is coming, one where you will have to make one of the biggest choices any shinobi has ever made."
Blue Mikami - "Yes, you shinobi will have to walk a very fine line between Human and Yoma. If you wish to save your friends."
Y/N - *Cautiously* "What do you mean?"
Green Mikami - *Giggles* "Your friends will die!"
Blue Mikami - "As I believe you know, you can not use the powers of the Shinobi. You must embrace the powers of the Yoma if you wish to win and save your allies."
Orochi - "That is why, as of now we are giving you our full support. I will provide to you the source of my power, as will Mikami."
Both Mikami's - "Ours will allow for you to 'change' yourself."
Orochi - "And I will allow for you to both read Yoma runes, and I will gift you my tentacle power."
Y/N - "What's the catch?"
Orochi - "There is not one, our lives are bound to yours, we can not die yet. There is more for us to do."
Y/N - *Sighs* "Only if I have too."
Orochi - "Very well."
Y/N - "Also, what do you mean Mikami by 'change myself'"
Orochi - "They are referring to the Yoma art they used to change into what they are, though between us. I recommend only using this in a shinobi transformation, as it will not be permeant. But if you use this you could take specific parts off your aquired guardians to empower yourself. The two souls of Mikami could also allow for the usage of two guardians at once."
Y/N - "Well... thanks for the exposition... I'm gonna go now..."
Orochi - "Think about what you have been told, I assure you. We may have been your enemies once, but now we are your allies. Weather we like it or not."
Y/N - *Sarcastically* "Can you fold my laundry too?"
Orochi - "No."
Y/N - *Leaving the void* "Damn..."
Timeskip to Mid day, Hebijo Training Arena
Y/N and the rest of Crimson squad (Plus Ryobi) were all sat down awaiting the fighting match between Miyabi and Homura, both 'contestants' had readied their weapons. Homura was smugly running her katana's along each other, you thought that this was meant to be some kind of taunt. Miyabi had just summoned her blade and threw the sheath of the katana over her shoulder. No one was really refereeing in this fight. It was not a official fight, the only reason why Homura was here to begin with is that she was (as she put it) 'defending her pride'.
Y/N was just glad that he was not fighting in this match for once. Rather you were enjoying the fact that you were just able to observe a fight like this.
Furthermore alot of the Hebijo students had arrived to watch the match. (New wave, and the regular student body included) So the small arena's stands were packed shoulder too shoulder, honestly it was clostrophobic. The turnout was probably due to the fact that the current and past number 1 elite shinobi in the school were sparing. And Yes, Himetsubaki was sat in the stands, she was here to 'watch' the match, commenting on the fact of this too.
Both Shinobi were in their Shinobi Transformations.
When the fight started both shinobi ran at each other, Miyabi swung first though Homura jumped over this strike and slashed at Miyabi. Miyabi channelled her black fire as to blast Homura back. However this wasn't a effective attack on Homura, after all Homura is a fire user as well. (Even if Miyabi's has Yoma origins) Homura responded to Miyabi attempting to make ground by using Charge!
As Homura did this Miyabi defended herself the best she could, though she still took alot of damade here. Though as Homura started to get more hits in she got far too cocky and got to close. Miyabi swiftly punched Homura in the face, stunning her and cutting the Ninja art short. Miyabi smirked and then used a Ninja art of her own, Delightful Inferno.
Homura took alot of the early hits, though she sidestepped the final blast. Homura rather than dodge away, actually dashed at Miyabi. She slamed into Miyabi's gut, this winded Miyabi and knocked the air out of her, she even dropped her katana. Homura didn't have hold of her weapon too much longer however, the charge had knocked Miyabi to the ground. Homura attempted a strike here however Miyabi delivered a powerful kick to Homura's stomach. Homura dropped her weapons to the ground too. Miyabi quickly got up and dashed at Homura, tackling Homura to the ground where she straddled her stomach and swung attempting to hit Homura in the head, this attack did not connect as she moved her head to the side. Miyabi bit her lip in the pain of her just punching the ground and attempted another swing. Though Homura raised her arms in defence. Blocking the next strike, she managed to grab her arm and flung her off. Homura then straddled Miyabi in a similar way, raising her arm to strike. Though this strike didn't connect.
A Kunai shot through the crowd and struck Homura in the back, she recoiled back. You shot out of your seat and traced through the crowd to find the attacker. Noticing a vaguely familiar face, it took a moment but you recalled the name as Tsumuji. She attempted to get away, running into a shallow swamp (Which is used for shinobi to practice being underwater for long times) Y/N quickly caught up to her and using his staff smacked her leg. Knocking her over, she fell underwater and as she attempted to get up you put the sole of your boot on her back.
Y/N - "What's the big idea?! HUH?!"
Rin - *Running over* "Tsumuji! What is the meaning of this?!"
Tsumuji - "She's dead anyways. Do what you want."
Y/N - *Getting angrier* "What. Did. You. Do?"
Tsumuji - *Laughs* "I'm not telling!"
Y/N - *Growls* "Fine" *Steps on her back, pushing her underwater, you stay this way for a little while. Then allow her to come back up* "You going to talk now?"
Tsumuji - *Coughs* "It doesn't matter... the poison is in."
Y/N - "Oh you bitch!" *Throws Tsumuji out of the shallow river and kicks her in the head, knocking her out. Tying her legs and hands after you did so, just to be safe.*
*Y/N runs back over to Homura, Haruka was at her side, sorting through her 'Medicines'*
Y/N - "She's been poisoned? You got a antidote?"
Haruka - "Fear not, I have this. *Pulls out a vial of blood* After what happened with Kurokage, I have been keeping some of your blood with my medicine. For saftey."
Y/N - "We got lucky."
Haruka - "Please drink this, Homura dear."
Homura - "Thanks."
Mirai - *In tears* "H-H-H-H-Homura... *Cries*"
Homura - "Hey, Hey i'm all good."
Yomi - "I'm so glad."
Hikage - "I think i'm happy..."
Y/N stood up and looked around, still noticing everyone all worked up, you shouted out that she was alright, everyone else seemed relieved.
You helped up Homura who was obviously still shocked at what happened. But she was alright, it was more surprise that was causing Homura to be acting strange.
Homura - "Who- Who did that to me?"
Y/N - "A girl called Tsumuji."
Homura - "TSUMUJI?!"
Y/N - "You know her?"
Hikage - "who is Tsumuji?"
Homura - "Do you remember that Asshole that I opened up too? The teacher who tried to kill me?"
Y/N - "Of course?"
Homura - "Well... She's his sister, and she wants revenge... I got careless..."
Miyabi - "Are you alright Homura?"
Homura - "Yeah... I'm good."
Miyabi - "I must apologise, I distracted you. I am truly sorry."
Homura - "Not your fault. Just don't be too harsh on the girl."
Y/N - "She tried to kill you, No... She Nearly Killed you."
Homura - "I'm a shinobi, and a renegade. This stuff is normal. Plus I have no problem with her."
Rin - "If that is your wish Homura."
With this you all carried Tsumuji to the prison area in the shinobi school. However you and the rest of Crimson Squad did not hang around for too much longer, leaving very shortly after.
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A/N - That's it for this chapter, next time we'll be getting back onto the stuff in the Anime, specifically the OVA. This should be spread out over two chapters. Got a big thing coming next time too. So I hope you are looking forward to that.
So until next time, stay safe.