The very next day Natsu along with Mira, DiMaria and Brandish all made it to Northern Japan. Where Hera along with the other gods where there waiting for them. Hera, Artemis and Hades all greedy the group while Ares, Aphrodite, Athena, and Poseidon just stood there and didn't say anything.
Hera: Sorry for there rudeness. They're still kinda upset about what happened.
Natsu locks eyes with Poseidon as neither men wanted to look away. Poseidon knowing very well what Natsu did, and Natsu knowing the god of the seas is the younger sibling of the god Natsu killed. Hera led the way towards a nice table so that everyone could have some food before the conference that would be taking place. To say it was awkward between everyone was an understatement but things lighten up as Hera and Hades both made conversation.
Hera: How's your sister Natsu?
Natsu: she's good, she woke up before I did and she looks to be 100%. I'm glad to see she's up and moving again.
Hades: I know that feeling of not knowing how to help your family member.
The two siblings smile at one another. Ares finally decides to give Natsu a chance and asks him something.
Ares: Natsu was it?
Natsu: yeah? What?
Ares stands up and makes his way towards Natsu. Everyone at the table especially Hera is anxious to see what would Ares do. Mira and Brandish where both ready to pounce on the god if things got ugly between the two. DiMaria on the other hand seemed to be lost in her thoughts. To everyone's surprise Ares extended his fist out towards Natsu. He looked at the fist then back at the god. He smiled and bumped fist with him.
Ares: Hope to get a rematch with you soon. You sure gave me a run for my money.
Natsu: Anytime.
Hera lets out a sigh of relief. A guard walks into the dinning room and lets her know that it was time for the conference.
Hera: Very well, let's go on ahead. I'm sure Natsu sama has things he has to do back home.
They all make there way towards an open area lol n which the prime minister of Japan is waiting for them. The man looks at Natsu and takes a step back frighten to see him out of prison. To him, and everyone else on the island, Natsu was suppose to be executed by Zeus, and the prison is still suppose to be running.
Prime Minister: La-Lady Hera what's the meaning of this??
He says nervously and scared.
Hera: I'll explain everything in a bit. Let's address the people first.
Prime Minister: Right...
The prime minister along with the gods and Natsu all walk out and see the gathering of civilians who came to attend the conference. The flicker of flashes from the camera begins. Some of the gods complain about the constant flashing.
Athena: Freaking cameras and there flashing, how annoying!
Aphrodite: I actually don't mind.
Athena: That's cause you like to show off you whor-
Hades: That's enough you two, you can bicker about your problems after this.
The prime minister introduces Hera, as she takes the podium and speaks into the mic.
Hera: Good evening everyone. I'm so glad you all have gathered here today. Today I will like to speak to you all gathered here and watching at home about the current events that transpired just a few days ago. As you all know my former husband Zeus, declared that this young man be executed for his crimes against humanity. But as you all know things didn't end up so well. We found out that Zeus lied to us, and lied to all of you as well placing false charges on this young man and making him out to be the bad guy. Long story short Zeus and Natsu battled in which my former husband ended up losing the battle. Natsu had granted Zeus his freedom and told him to leave, to never show his face. But my ignorant husband thought he could have an advantage over Natsu's kindness and exploited it. In which Natsu retaliated and ended his life.
Natsu shockingly looks towards Hera. Natsu knows or from what Acnologia told him, that the fight between them didn't end that way. Hera switched the story for his protection.
Hera: So today I am here to apologize not only to all of you, the prime minister but to you as well Natsu.
She says as she looks back at him. Natsu is shocked to hear this as he doesn't know what to say.
Hera: I don't expect for you to accept my apology. But that's fine, I know it will take some time but I do hope in the near future we can be friends. My fellow gods and I are truly sorry for everything we've put you through young man. As well as to your family. To everyone here as well, we're sorry.
She bows her head towards Natsu. As do Hades, Artemis, Aphrodite and the other gods except Poseidon. Hera raises her head again and gives Natsu the podium. He walks up to it and looks at the people gathered around, the cameras all pointing to him and the eerie silence that followed.
Natsu: I will like to start off by saying I accept your apology Lady Hera. You said that it will take time for wounds to heal, in which you are right. But my mother once told me, that in order to be able to move on you have to let go of everything negative inside you. I hold no hard feelings towards you, or any of the gods. But there is something I would like to say to not only you but everyone here.
Natsu's eyes change into his dragon slits as he looks at the people and cameras.
Natsu: I don't care that the prime minister made a deal with the Greek gods and you all where able to rebuild yourselves in no time. I don't care that you all have stopped sending aid to Southern Japan. But I will say this. People of Southerner Japan, I am not your president, your prime minister, your hero, your king, or your god. I am this lands protector. My family's protector. I will not tolerate anyone and I mean anyone going after my loved ones. For if you do.
Mira, DiMaria, Brandish all step up. Suddenly an eerie sensation begins to be felt all over the area. A couple of magic circles appear and six other individuals all emerge from them.
Natsu: You will have to face them.
Natsu: These are my comrades and my team. They as well as myself will protect Southern Japan from any and all intruders. This doesn't mean I won't allow anyone from visiting, everyone can continue there normal lives, continue with trading, work, and tourism. I'm speaking in regards to threats like the one that the prime minister caused by listening to Zeus and having military presences down there. As for anyone who seeking to strike me down.
Natsu turns and looks at Poseidon.
Natsu: Think long and hard about your next move. Or you'll end up like every other person that's tried to kill me.
With that Natsu and the other Etherious demons take there leave. Hera is left speechless at the speech Natsu just made.
Hera: wha-wha-..what just happened?
Hades couldn't help but burst out laughing. Natsu and the others decide it will be best if they take a walk around the city to site see and have some catching up to do since the last time they saw each other.
Jackal: Feels kinda weird walking normally amongst the humans. We're usually in hiding.
Bloodman: I agree. A lot of people are staring at us.
Silver: why wouldn't they stare. There's a dog human thing walking, a 7 foot tall walking demon, a woman who looks normal but one look at her legs and that's the end of you. We scream " hey everyone look at us!"
Jackal: the hell did you call me old man?
Silver: You heard me little puppy.
Mira: Enough you two.
She says in a demanding voice forcing both of them to stop there bickering. Kyouka is curious as to why Natsu decide to reveal everyone to the world.
Kyouka: Master can I ask you something?
Natsu: what?
Kyouka: I don't mean to question your decisions. But after so many years of hiding why reveal ourselves? The last time something like this happened it was to battle god and Satan.
Natsu: There's no use in keeping everything hidden when Zeus revealed everything magical, demons, Angels, and devils alike. Everything, he spilled the beans in order to get to me.
Selliah: You said we'll protect Southern Japan? But you haven't told us our conditions..
Natsu: Does there have to be? You guys are free to do what you want. The prime minister sees us as a separate country all together, and so did Zeus.
Mira: Natsu is right you guys are free to do what you want but no killing and when he calls on you or I do, I better see all of you report in, in less than ten seconds. That goes twice for Jackal. If I hear that you killed a human, or anyone for that matter, you won't face Natsu's wrath you'll face mine.
Jackal: Ye...yes ma'am.
Natsu's phone rings as he goes to look at it and sees a message from Anna.
Hey, now that you're done with that I wish to speak to you. Meet me here.
Anna sent him her location to where to meet her. Natsu lets everyone know that he has to go, using his lightning body to travel. Mira calls on Irene to teleport them back home as well. Natsu arrives back at Ermina in the beach side. He sees Anna standing looking over the sun set.
Natsu: you called?
Anna: You got here quicker then I thought.
Natsu: I mean you called so I guess it was urgent.
She cuffs Natsu's face and smiles.
Natsu: so what's the matter?
Anna: Listen, Natsu. I'm going to be gone for a couple of weeks.
Natsu: what? Where are you going?
Anna: You know that I'm the first celestial spirit queen. As such I have duties of my own. Of course watching over you and being your guardian is my number one priority, but sooner or later this duty will fall upon Lucy, and she will be the one watching over you even more then she is now. As to where I'm going, I'm going to the celestial spirit world, to help out with some problems the celestial spirit king is having. So please behave yourself while I'm gone. I already let the girls know that I'll be gone, so there's no need in telling them.
Natsu: but how long is a few weeks...
Anna: in the spirit world time passes by differently. I say a few weeks for me. But for you and everyone else it could be months, or maybe even years.
Natsu: you'll be gone that long..?
Natsu says disappointed he won't see Anna for a while.
Anna: Don't give me that face. You have Irene, and Lucy to keep you company as well as the rest of the other girls. I'll try to make it back as quick as I can okay?
Natsu: okay...
Anna: before I forget here
She hands him a note.
Anna: Todo told me to give this to you.
A portal opens behind Anna. Aquarius and Leo show up.
Aquarius: My lady we came to pick you up.
Natsu looks at Aquarius weirdly.
Natsu: My lady? Why are you..
Aquarius uses her bearer to summon water and throws it at Natsu washing him away.
Aquarius: You tell Lucy about this I will literally drown you Natsu! You hear me?!
Natsu: Yes ma'am!
Leo chuckles. He goes and helps Natsu stand back up. Again Natsu is surprised by Leo's attitude. Last time these two met Leo wanted nothing to do with Natsu knowing he was E.N.D.
Leo: Are you okay?
Natsu: I'm fine, thanks.
Leo goes back towards Aquarius and both spirits wait for her. Anna gives Natsu a hug and gives him a kiss on the cheek.
Anna: I'll be back soon, take care of everything here, and don't forget to visit Lucy!
Natsu: I won't !
He remembers the note Anna gave him, as he goes to look at it he saw Todo's neat hand writing.
To my best friend.
Natsu: for an oversized gorila he has nice hand writing. Let's see what he has to say.
Dear bestfriend,
It's been a couple of days! I hope you're doing good and have finally woken up from your nap! Anyways bestfriend you know our visit to northern Japan wasn't one for touring. We got sent there to investigate the recent spikes in curses spirits spotted in that area. But we ended up chewing more then we can handle and got sent to prison for it. But anyways thanks for freeing us, if it wasn't for your plan we would still be behind those cells. I will also like for you to pay me a visit at Jujutsu Tech. It's a school to train people like myself and Mai who use curses energy and become skilled enough to exercise evil spirits. It's located in the Kyoto region. So when you come by here feel free to visit us I promise we'll have so much fun! We can meet also meet one of my idols Takada-chan! You'll fall in love with her just like I did! Anyways bestfriend I await for your visit! There's others here who will also like to meet you!
Natsu finishes reading the note and smiles. He places the note in his pocket and walks back towards the others.
Natsu: Hmm. Did that school just get build or something? Never heard of it. But I'll pay him a visit I want to see if he and the others he talks about are going to be a threat.
In Kyoto, at Jujutsu Tech. Todo and Mai are sitting down having dinner along with other students who attend the school. An old man with a long white beard approaches them along with another man with dark glasses on and a black beard.
???: Todo.
He looks back and sees the old man.
???: What is this about a note you sent out to a total stranger inviting them to our school?
Todo: What's so bad about that? I just want everyone here to meet him, and be able to get a proper rematch against him.
???: You idiot! We don't know nothing about this person or if he has strong cursed energy!
Todo: Not my problem.
???: What?!
???: Take it easy old man, maybe Todo did this for a reason.
Says the other man with glasses.
???: Maybe it's a good reason or maybe it's a bad one. But either way if he's a cursed energy user and has good intentions we can use him, if not we can stop him before he gets too powerful.
Todo laughs and Mai giggles. Everyone looks at the two.
Todo: Stopping my bestfriend? I highly doubt even our most skilled curse users can stop him, except maybe for..
???: Don't you dare say his name.
Says the old man extremely irritated and annoyed by Todo's attitude.
Todo: All I'm saying is that I had trouble with him at nearly full strength.
Mai: I witnessed it. He's impressive, and cute.
???: If Mai is saying that then he must be.
Says a blonde girl floating on her broom.
???: Think about it principal if we can get him on our side we can...
The man stops talking as a presence can be felt. The room completely changed and everyone sat there just waiting. A man with white spikey silver hair, and a blind fold approached them and put his arms around both men.
???: We can what?
The old man is fuming with the appearance of this specific individual.
???: Please please don't stop talking now, I want to hear what you all have to say. Todo is making it pretty clear he wants this person to visit us, and Mai over there has a crush on him. So why don't we let him pay us a little visit? Ara...I know. You don't want me to meet this person don't you?
The man with silver hair starts to laugh.
???: You two think I'll do the same thing I did with Sukuna's vessel, don't you?
Nobody says a word, not even the old men. Everyone simply stays quite. The man removes his arms from around both men and walks to the front of the table, everyone just follows him with there eyes.
???: There's no need to worry about such a thing from happening. I have my own three little ones I have to look over. But if the opportunity presents it self and I can test this persons strength I will, and please don't try to stop me.
He begins to walk out the door before he stops and looks back.
???: Because if anyone of you interferes I'll kill you.