It Only Takes One

Chapter 7: Judge the Living and the Dead

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Idol closed his eyes and lowered his head, "Understood." He then lifted his head and opened his eyes, "I'll make arrangements for your journey at my mansion." He then moved to the side and lifted his right hand, "Take her." On order his guards took Melty.

Thankfully, Naruto so happened to stick a signal seed onto Melty. This was when this event broke out as he ordered one of his wood clones that returned. Everyone watched as they left, and Naruto saw Raphtalia's angry look on her face. As well as everyone could hear her labored breathing. Naruto turned to Raphtalia, "Calm down. Do you want to ruin what Melty's trying to do? Besides… good things come to those who wait. Right now, Karma's just sharpening her nails and finishing her drink. She says she'll be with that guy shortly." Raphtalia relaxes and sheathes her sword.

Naruto and everyone ran out of the door and went in search of Filo. Naruto swore to himself, "When we find that man… Idol whatever the fuck his name is again… Raphtalia, I swear, I'll make sure whatever he has done to you is paid back tenfold. No one messes with the people I care about, even if I didn't know Raphtalia beforehand. If need be, I'll rid the world of someone like you, but not before I make you beg for death. Even when I finally grant you the gift of death. You won't get to rest, because I'll be right there in hell waiting for you."

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Naruto and everyone eventually found Filo since Naruto could detect her presence. Naruto was relieved that Filo wasn't hurt. Behind Naruto, Raphtalia, Yoruichi, and Roxanne were two of Reichnott's maids. Naruto wondered, "What were you doing up here Filo?"

Filo looked at Naruto and said, "Mel-chan wanted to play hide and seek. She said I should hide somewhere I wouldn't be found and not come out no matter what." Filo looked down dejected, "But she never came for me in the end." Filo looked up at Naruto, "Huh? Where is Mel-chan?"

Naruto sighed as he shook his head, "A man named Idol whatever his name is came in. He arrested Van Reichnott's mansion looking for us. We're gonna go get Melty back. Let's move, we're gonna keep our promise to someone who put their faith in me."

Filo, Raphtalia, Yoruichi, and Roxanne all stood next to one another with smirks on their faces. "Those who get in the Shield Hero's way." Yoruichi's nails elongated.

"We'll make them Pay." Roxanne added as she placed her hand on her sword.

Raphtalia nodded her head in agreement, "Whether it's in goods or pay."

Filo cheered out jumping up and down, "They'll learn to never mess with us in any other way!"

Naruto closed his eyes listening to their statements as he opened his eyes sharply and looked out the window, "Because it's our Nindo Way."

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*Rabier Territory*

Everyone arrived at a cliff that overlooked Idol's territory. Naruto knelt as he overlooked the land. Naruto looked up to Raphtalia to see her worked up, "Was this Idol guy… your previous owner?"

Raphtalia's eyes widen as she looked at Naruto. Everyone else was rather shocked at the possible suggestion. Raphtalia's eyes then softened and then narrowed looking down the town, "Yes… he was… how did you know?"

Naruto shook his head, "When it comes to the people you care about the most. Being able to recognize their reaction and remember the past you told them. Is crucial… I was able to put that together… don't worry… I'll make him suffer for what he's done."