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Chapter 19

Sitri Castle

Naruto's senses detected that every gaze turned abruptly toward him when he walked through the large Ballroom door of the Sitri castle. His family walked in around him, his parents upfront, of course, as expected, and he was behind them with Aisha and Lilith linking their arms with his. Behind them were Yasaka and Kuroka, who were walking before the kids.

"Are all parties this grand in the Underworld?" she asked, looking around the huge room with diamond chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, hundreds-of-year-old paintings rune-protected, and the finest food money could buy spread out across the tables. Right at the end, they could see four thrones seated on top of a small platform where the Four Satans would be stationed, and all inside were dressed the best.

"Nah, this is a special occasion," added Lilith, her eyes glittering as she looked around at the luxurious environment. "The Sitri knows how to throw a party, I must say."

Naruto found himself nodding in agreement, a slight grin tugging at the corners of his lips as he muttered, "Yeah, Sitri events are always a high-class affair. They don't hold back when throwing up one."

Feeling her nodded affirmation, he looked around at his family and welled up in pride.

"We have a long night ahead of us," He said with a gentle squeeze of Aisha and Lilith's arms, "Let us enjoy it."

They had just come to the entrance where Lord and Lady Sitri were standing, welcoming their guests. The two couples came together in an embrace, and pleasantries were soon exchanged; other than that, Alexia turned toward him with her arm open.

"Come here, you little troublemaker," she scolded at him. Naruto just smiled and then hugged her tightly. He felt her wrap her arms around him and kiss him on the head.

"You have us so worried. Your family is the only one that missed you. Don't run off like that again."

"Sorry, Auntie," he said as they broke apart, and Naruto shook hands with Lord Sitri, Turbido. "Lord and Lady Sitri, let me introduce some special people to you." He motioned for Aisha, Lilith, Yasaka, Kuroka, Anos, Sasha, Misha, and Kunou.

With a warm smile, Naruto introduced his extended family to Turbido and Alexia, ensuring that his children were included in the introduction.

"My lord and lady Sitri, may I proudly present to you my beloved wife and queen of my first Peerage, Aisha," Naruto indicated strongly, and standing gracefully at his side was Aisha. "And this is Lilith, my wife and queen of my second peerage," he suggested further, and with confidence, Lilith exuded elegance.

Up next were Yasaka and his wife, whom Naruto introduced as integral members of his family. "Allow me to introduce Yasaka, my wife," Naruto went on to say, even as he nodded at the introduction toward Yasaka and then, at the same time, gestured with a warm smile toward his wife. "And, of course, Kuroka, my Bishop, whose loyalty knows no bounds."

The introductions were all done, and Naruto turned toward his children. Each one was a testament to the prowess and variety of his family.

"And now, my children," Naruto declared, his voice strung with iron and his veins declared a father's pride. "This is Anos, my son with Lilith. This is Sasha, my daughter with Aisha, and this is Misha, my daughter with Aisha." He accentuated each name with each utterance so that the children were given back the proper amount of emphasis themselves.

"And lastly, Kunou," Naruto continued, gesturing toward Yasaka and Kunou. "That's my daughter with Yasaka."

Seeing that everything was all right, Kunou melted into an embrace with Alexia, Anos, Sasha, and Misha. She drew closer to Alexia, nuzzling in comfortably to the cocoon of arms about her that she hadn't felt in ages. Alexia's warm hand would squeeze her knee every so often. Anos, Sasha, and Misha melted into Alexia's hug, the expressions on their faces turning thankfully, hugely contentedly gentle.