Naruto: The New Soul King (CH 4)

A/N: This story is rated M for mature content not suitable for children.

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Chapter 4: The Wife, Yoshino Soma

Soul King Palace

Senjumaru stood before Unohana, who was unclothed and accompanied by Naruto. This situation arose as a member of Squad Zero needed to assess the tattoo that had appeared on the former Kenpachi's abdomen following her first intimate encounter with the Soul King.

"Fascinating," Senjumaru murmured while her hands glided over Unohana's pelvis. The former captain of Squad Four was beginning to feel irritated after standing naked for over an hour, undergoing tests, and she was also in need of a bathroom break.

"Have you finished yet?" Unohana inquired, attempting to conceal her annoyance, but it was clear from the amused expression on Senjumaru's face that she was unsuccessful. "I need to use the bathroom."

"I've wrapped things up for now, but I'd like to take a closer look at you later," Senjumaru remarked. Unohana didn't hesitate and, despite being unclothed, quickly made her way to the bathroom. "She appears much more compliant now, wouldn't you say, my dear husband? You've really managed to tame her well."

"I didn't tame anyone, Senjumaru. Unohana is simply more at ease now," Naruto replied, irritation evident in his voice. While Unohana is undoubtedly a sinner, it's clear she possesses a gentler side that may have either always existed or developed during her time as the captain of Squad Four. Plus, she appears unusually calm without her zanpakuto, which is currently being fixed. "If Unohana catches you saying that, she's likely to come after you, and I won't be coming to your aid."

"I'd love to see her give it a shot," Senjumaru replied with a wicked grin, causing Naruto to sigh in frustration at the oddities of the women surrounding him. "But enough of that—aren't you curious about what I discovered?"

Naruto looked at Senjumaru, who was patiently waiting for him to either ask or plead for the information she had discovered. He considered the idea of punishing her, but he thought that the eccentric woman might actually enjoy it.

"Can you let me know what you discovered about the mark?" Naruto asked, his shoulders drooping in disappointment. Senjumaru had the audacity to grin as she happily started to explain.

"Since you asked so politely, my dear husband, I suppose I can share," Senjumaru responded with a hint of arrogance. "The mark on Unohana appears to connect her to you in such a way that, even if she were to perish, as long as you are present, she could be resurrected, much like the members of Squad Zero."

Naruto acknowledged Senjumaru's point, realizing that all members of Squad Zero were connected to their realm within the Soul King Palace. If they were to perish here, they would ultimately come back to life. Additionally, it was important to note that only one member of the Zero Division could unleash their full potential at any given moment, as the others—except for the old monk—would need to be deceased for that to happen.

"I need to come up with a solution for that," Naruto thought to himself. He understood that if the entire Zero Division could utilize their abilities, they would have a better chance of defeating Yhwach, even though they might still end up losing.

Senjumaru remarked, her gaze now fixated on Naruto, "It appears that Unohana's spiritual abilities have definitely intensified. This seems to be a recurring theme among the women who share your bed, as Aura's power has also increased, even though she lacks a mark like Unohana's."

Senjumaru was observing Naruto, as such occurrences were not uncommon. Individuals with significant spiritual energy can influence those around them. This is why powerful shinigami must suppress their abilities when entering the human world; otherwise, numerous humans could perish or unintentionally unlock their own spiritual powers, which could lead to various complications.

"It could be that he wished to leave a mark on Unohana or that he promised to resurrect her if she ever passed away; his abilities reacted to his wishes," Senjumaru pondered. Meanwhile, Naruto was having similar thoughts, completely unaware that the Zero Division had observed him during his intimate moment with Unohana.

"It is particular, it's like whatever you wish for becomes reality," Senjumaru stated as she looked at Naruto. "I can see why the former Soul King would want you to replace him."

Since Naruto had seamlessly adjusted to his role as the Soul King, Senjumaru had been investigating why a pure shinigami is capable of enduring the immense pressure of being the anchor of the three worlds. Through conversations with Naruto and various experiments, she discovered that Naruto's spiritual energy bears a resemblance to Adnyeus's in that it is transcendent. This revelation made sense to her when she realized that the former Soul King had bestowed upon Naruto his Zanpakuto, which was infused with his own power.

Adnyeus' Zanpakuto was not crafted by Ōetsu Nimaiya; rather, it originated from the will and power of the former Soul King. This implies that it wasn't a traditional Zanpakuto per se, but it bore a close resemblance. It was as if Adnyeus foresaw the future and fashioned it by drawing inspiration from Nimaiya's exceptional forging abilities.

"Is that really how it was, Adnyeus?" Naruto pondered to himself. He had always believed that he was the master of his own destiny. However, could the former Soul King have foreseen the future and allowed his zanpakuto to choose Naruto, knowing it would ultimately lead to him stepping into that role? "Ugh, this is so frustrating to think about. I need to get some fresh air."

Naruto walked away in silence, leaving Senjumaru puzzled. She had believed she was giving him a compliment since she was also one of his wives, but now she realized that something in her words must have bothered him.

"One ruler endowed with the ability to perceive everything and mold the future, and his successor capable of turning his desires into reality," Senjumaru remarked in a voice filled with wonder. She felt a rush of excitement at the thought of such immense power. Her reason for joining the Zero Division had been to get closer to the Soul King for intimate encounters, but she was disheartened to discover that the Soul King was merely a lifeless husk, caught between life and death. However, with Naruto ascending to the role of the new Soul King, her long-buried desires surged back, and she made a vow to bring the most powerful man in the realm to ecstasy under her expert touch.

Fast Forward

Naruto perched atop the Soul King Palace, his thoughts swirling in a whirlwind. He wondered if his presence here was the result of destiny, someone else's scheming, or simply his own unfortunate luck. So lost in his contemplation, he barely notice the figure materialize behind him, though to be fair, she had concealed her presence expertly.

"You never set aside any time for me, despite pleading for my forgiveness you just keep on ignoring me," Yoshino Soma remarked from behind Naruto, who was perched atop the Soul King Palace, gazing at the artificial sky.

"Oh Yoshino, I've been quite occupied," Naruto responded, having sensed her presence despite her attempt to approach quietly. It seemed his abilities had increased in some way. "I'm sorry for not being able to spend time with you."

Yoshino gazed at Naruto's back, which remained turned away from her. Normally, this would frustrate her, as it felt like he was dismissing her. However, she understood that the blonde soul king was preoccupied with other women for the past two hours, stirring feelings of jealousy within her. Despite the passage of time, her love for him remained as strong as ever.

"What's wrong?" Yoshino inquired, sensing that something was troubling Naruto. She took a seat beside the blonde and rested her head on his shoulder. "You know you can share anything with me."

Naruto understood that Yoshino truly meant what she said; he felt confident that he could share anything with her, and she would go to great lengths to safeguard his secrets. Their connection had been built over years of friendship, and even after a long separation, he could sense that she would go above and beyond for him.

"Sometimes it feels like fate is out of our control," Naruto remarked with a somber expression. He reflected on his journey to becoming the Soul King, sensing that an invisible force had guided him to this moment—whether it was Reio, or rather Adnyeus, the Soul King's true identity. However, he pondered if it was the universe itself orchestrating events. Did he really possess free will, or was he merely a puppet obeying hidden commands? "I've been contemplating whether the Soul King and I are just sacrifices for the balance of the three worlds, trapped in roles we have no choice but to accept."

Yoshino listened attentively to Naruto's words and grasped his perspective. However, she couldn't help but raise an eyebrow at how profoundly he was contemplating his situation. Typically, the blonde Soul King didn't dwell on such matters, which highlighted the impact his role was having on him.

Yoshino let out a sigh and stood up, leading Naruto to believe she was preparing to walk away. Instead, however, she brought her fist down onto his head, charged with spiritual energy. While it didn’t cause any pain, it certainly caught the Uzumaki by surprise.

BAM

"What the heck, Yoshino?" Naruto shouted humorously, clutching his head. Although he didn't actually feel the hit, it caught him off guard. "What was that for?"

"That was for being foolish and overanalyzing everything," Yoshino yelled back, clutching the hand she had struck Naruto with. She had definitely come off worse in that encounter; it felt as if she had broken a bone in her hand, and hitting Naruto had felt like hitting a solid steel wall. "Does it really matter if your destiny was to become the Soul King? Does that change the fact that you lived your life freely and saved countless people, including me? Or are you going to claim that someone or something compelled you to save me?"

Naruto stared at Yoshino in surprise, but he grasped her message. He realized that he might have been overreacting. Although Adnyeus had laid the groundwork for him to step into his role, it was ultimately his decision to assist others and work towards saving the world.

"Plus, if you're done being the soul king, you can just walk away—who's going to stop you?" Yoshino said with a wicked grin, relishing her villainous role. "Who cares if the three worlds fall apart? It might be more entertaining that way! Or we could always snatch that orange-haired kid and force him to take your spot."

In the human realm, Ichigo experienced a chill run down his back, as if someone were looming over his figurative grave. He wished to avoid any encounters with Soul Society's non-sensitives for the time being while he attempted to create a normal life with Orihime.

"I wonder how Naruto is doing," Orihime thought to herself as she and Ichigo went on a date. "I miss our 'practice' sessions, but I guess being soul king keeps him busy."

Those practice sessions typically involved Naruto and Orihime spending time together in either his apartment or hers, engaging in intimate encounters that would make even a porn star feel shy.

Unbeknownst to Ichigo and the others, Orihime was not the pure-hearted Princess they believed her to be. Years prior, she had crossed paths with Naruto, who had treated her with kindness, even helping her with her bills and rent. This gesture led to her developing feelings for him, and ultimately, she desired to express her gratitude and affection by offering herself to him.

Orihime reflected, "Ichigo is sweet and treats me kindly, but he's not great in bed." Despite her inner thoughts, she maintained her usual cheerful demeanor, appearing blissfully unaware. "I should have taken the chance to be Naruto's wife, but I wanted to delve into my feelings for Ichigo. I do care for him, but I find myself needing something beyond that."

Returning to Naruto and Yoshino, he couldn't help but chuckle at the woman's words. It lifted his spirits, and it was a fact that regardless of his role as the Soul King, he had the power to shape his own destiny. He had always lived his life according to his own choices, not those imposed by others.

Yoshino felt a smile spread across her face as she observed Naruto laughing. It brought her joy to finally be able to help him and repay the debt from when he had rescued her years ago, giving her a purpose to continue living. However, she was taken by surprise when she suddenly felt Naruto's warm lips on hers.

Yoshino quickly surrendered to the kiss as they eagerly undressed one another, both feeling the longing after being apart for so long. Today was a chance for them to reconnect and share everything they had missed.

Flashback Scene Ahead

Centuries Ago

European Town

"Capture the witch!" someone yelled at a visibly frightened Yoshino as she fled, panic etched on her face. "Don't let her get away!"

An enraged crowd pursued Yoshino, with each person wielding weapons ranging from pitchforks to kitchen knives, all determined to bring down the woman they believed to be a witch, as she had not aged at all since her arrival in the village.

"Please just let me be," Yoshino begged, dashing away with surprising speed despite her cumbersome long dress and uncomfortable shoes. Her remarkable quickness only reinforced the villagers' suspicions that she was a witch.

"Set the witch ablaze!" someone bellowed, igniting a chaotic uproar among the crowd as they erupted into a frenzied chant to torch her. The mob relentlessly closed in on Yoshino, her strength waning as they screamed, "Burn her! Burn her!"

The relentless obsession and savage hunger of that mob pushed them to the brink as they finally trapped Yoshino, encircling her like a pack of wild beasts. Those furious faces looked more like monstrous creatures than human beings, their eyes blazing with a twisted desire to cause her suffering and end her life!

Yoshino, on instinct and her will to live, leapt into the air, soaring over the crowd and leaving the onlookers in stunned silence. However, their shock quickly turned to realization as they came to the conclusion that she was a witch responsible for cursing their village with the plague and that she needed to be stopped. The pursuit began anew.

Church

"Why must I endure this never-ending youth while everyone else ages and passes away?" Yoshino knelt in a deserted church she stumbled upon while escaping from the crowd. "Perhaps I am some sort of witch or demon."

Yoshino recounted her escape from the mob, describing how she leaped with extraordinary height and sprinted at speeds beyond human capability. This left her pondering her own existence and made her wonder if the village was justified in wanting to eliminate her.

In a moment of hopelessness, Yoshino whispered, "Perhaps I should take matters into my own hands; maybe that would save my soul." She glanced to her side and noticed a piece of glass. Grasping it tightly, she pointed it towards her neck and pleaded, "Oh God, please forgive me for my unintentional sins. I realize now that I am a witch, though I was unaware before. Please have mercy on me and protect my soul."

Yoshino shut her eyes, determined to take her own life, and reached out with her hands, aiming to stab her neck with the glass. However, just as she was about to carry out her plan, a larger hand seized hers, halting her movement.

"Hey there, what are you up to?" Yoshino opened her eyes to find a pair of stunning blue eyes gazing at her. The person who had interrupted her was a handsome blonde man, and as he held her hands, she felt a rush of warmth that made her blush. Startled, she pulled her hands back, causing the glass she was holding to slip from her grasp and fall.

"Who are you and what do you seek?" Yoshino inquired, stepping back from the blonde man, who merely smiled and maintained his distance.

"I'm Naruto Uzumaki," he said, noticing her in a moment of despair. His cheerful expression shifted to one of concern as he sensed a powerful spiritual energy emanating from her, something that felt distinctly non-human. "I couldn't bear to see someone as beautiful as you in pain, so I wanted to offer my assistance. May I ask for your name, my lady?"

Yoshino felt embarrassed by the compliment; she was glad that Naruto thought she was beautiful. However, she soon recalled the reasons that drove her to contemplate ending her life.

"You should leave, Mr. Uzumaki. It's best not to get involved with someone like me," Yoshino said with a sorrowful voice. She wished she could be ordinary; perhaps this kind man would have wanted to pursue her and become her husband, but it seemed that was not in her fate. She felt she had to sacrifice herself to keep others safe. "I am a witch, and I bring illness to those around me."

Naruto glanced at the woman standing before him for a moment before erupting into laughter, much to her irritation. A tick mark appeared on her forehead as she observed him find amusement in her presence, and to make matters worse, he even had the audacity to point at her, which only fueled her anger. With her initial fears of him fading away, she marched over and seized him by the collar.

“What’s so hilarious, you idiot?” Yoshino exclaimed in a rather unrefined manner. She mentally sighed, aware that her parents if they were alive would be let down by her behavior, but the man in front of her just elicited that response.

"You’re not a witch," Naruto said after she stopped laughing. He didn’t mind her grabbing his collar. "You're just someone with a lot of spiritual energy that you can't control."

"What?" Yoshino asked in confusion as she let go of Naruto's collar. He then explained his identity and what she could potentially be, unaware of her own race. However, she sensed a connection to him, feeling a kinship with shinigami. She shared her name with him, and soon they fell into a contemplative silence, one that was not awkward but filled with understanding.

"Hey Yoshino, what do you think about joining me on my travels? I can help you harness your abilities while enjoying your company," Naruto said, flashing a charming grin. He had been on the road solo for some time, and having a beautiful companion would certainly add excitement to his journey.

"It's not like I have many options," Yoshino responds, reflecting on how her inability to control her spiritual energy unintentionally led to the deaths of those around her. This realization deeply saddens her and brings back thoughts of ending her life again, but Naruto firmly assures her that he won't allow her to do that. Now, she faces a choice: either wait for the mob to find her and set her ablaze or accompany Naruto. "Alright, I'll go with you, but just know that if you try anything on me, I'll cut it off. Do you understand, mister?"

Naruto laughed as Yoshino pointed at his covered groin while making threats. They exited the church together, but just moments later, a man with white hair and red eyes entered. He radiated a spiritual energy similar to Yoshino's and scanned the area as if looking for something. However, when he couldn't locate it, he vanished as quickly as he had arrived.

Unbeknownst to Yoshino or the mysterious man, Naruto had sensed his approach. As he and Yoshino departed, he used a Kido spell to conceal their presence.

As time went by, Yoshino and Naruto grew close, evolving from friends into lovers. However, their relationship took a turn when he left her. It was after his departure that she encountered a man named Jin Kariya,the same man who appeared at the church years ago. He revealed to her that they belong to a group called bounts and assisted her in honing her abilities in ways that Naruto hadn't been able to.

Yoshino initially teamed up with Kariya but quickly realized his obsession with annihilating Soul Society, prompting her to abandon her kin. Later, she discovered that Kariya intended to sacrifice her to enhance his own power. Although Naruto couldn't train her to harness her bount abilities, he did impart some shinigami techniques, including how to conceal herself. She created a spell to hide, inspired by one Naruto used for the same purpose.

Yoshino understood that Kariya's scheme was bound to fail, as reaching the Soul Society meant encountering powerful Shinigami like Naruto, who would easily defeat Kariya regardless of how much he enhanced his abilities.

"Just as I expected, Kariya has fallen," Yoshino reflected as she observed the substitute shinigami, a human boy, defeat Kariya. "I knew that staying hidden was the smartest move; without me, Kariya couldn't achieve the power he was so fixated on."

Yoshino had infiltrated Soul Society to witness Kariya's demise and offer her help if necessary. Fortunately, she didn't need to intervene, and it all came to a close. The female bount then returned to the human world, where she enjoyed a tranquil life until a shinigami monk with a striking presence approached her with a proposition.

"Hi Yoshino, I'm Ichibe'e Hyōsube," the man smiled. "How do you feel about the chance to see Naruto Uzumaki once more?"

Yoshino, feeling a mix of surprise and emotion at the man's presence and his words about meeting Naruto again, could only respond with, "Um, I would really like that."

Yoshino responded in a daze, and later on, she would scold herself for being at a loss for words, yet she felt joy at reuniting with her beloved.

Flashback Scene End

Lemon Scene Ahead

Naruto grunted loudly as his hip collapsed with Yoshino's ass cheeks making them ripple. She was just as tight as when he first slept with her; to his amazement, it almost felt like this was their first time having sex since he left her, but that would be impossible because that was centuries ago.

Yoshino was on all fours on her hands and knees, her face turned to the side because Naruto had her hair in his hand and used it to take control of her head and kissed her while his hips kept pumping his rod in and out of her.

PLAP PLAP PLAP PLAP PLAP

"Fuck, you are so tight," Naruto exclaimed as he felt like he was going to cum soon because of how good Yoshino felt inside. "It's like all the other men you have been with have small dicks and never gave you a good fucking."

The blonde Soul King released Yoshino's hair and stayed on his knees, thrusting away behind her; his hands were now firmly on her hips, keeping her in place.

Yoshino grunted at Naruto's onslaught, but she turned her head and glared at Naruto, making him confused about what he had done to anger the woman.

"Are you calling me a whore?" Yoshino snapped in between moans as Naruto didn't stop his thrusts in and out of her, even though they were arguing—not that she wanted him to—but she wouldn't let his insulting her pass. "Just because you have slept around since we parted does not mean that I did the same."

Naruto was confused, and his face showed it. Yoshino instantly picked up that Naruto was confused and explained, "You accused me of sleeping with other men, and I have done no such thing, you bastard. You are the only man I have been with, not that you gave me the same certainty," the female bounty said in a slightly bitter tone.

"What," Naruto said in shock. He even stopped his thrusting as his hips pressed against Yoshino's butt cheeks, his dick buried deep inside her, making the woman's mind almost go blank, but she resisted the urge. "But we have been apart for centuries. How could you not have been with someone else?"

"When I give myself to you, I consider you my husband, and what kind of lady would I have been if I slept with someone else?" Yoshino said in a way like it was a common fact, as if it were hundreds of years ago, but not in today's world. It made sense why Yoshino felt so good around him; she was a woman born hundreds of years ago who followed the standards of that time and kept herself pure for him. The thought allowed a primal urge to awaken within Naruto to dominate and breed the woman below him.

Naruto pulled out of Yoshino and then flipped her onto her back. She looked up at the blonde shinobi-turned-shinigami in wonder as he looked back at her.

Naruto took in Yoshino's beauty; she had shoulder-length chestnut hair, a pretty face, a long neck, large breasts tipped with brown nipples, and a flat stomach. Her long legs and shaved pubic area were the only differences from the last time he had been with her; back then, she had a thick bush.

"I have been neglecting you, babe, but I will make up for it," Naruto said with a grin, his cock aimed at Yoshino's pussy. "I didn't breed you back then because it didn't feel like the right time, but now we have nothing but time to play with each other and start a family."

Yoshino's eyes widened at Naruto's words; tears started to come from her eyes. She had always wanted a family of her own. Now her beloved would give her babies, not just sex. The thought made her wetter.

"Please, my love, let's create a family together," Yoshino gasped as Naruto joined with her, feeling himself reach deep within her. Both of them shared the same desire in their hearts: it was time to start a new chapter and make a baby.

Lemon Scene End

Several hours later, Naruto led Yoshino to her room. Though she felt sore, she was content, her hands resting on her stomach as she envisioned a stunning girl with blue hair and her father's blue eyes.

Chapter End

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A/N: I've been developing a new original story titled "Echo Lord." It follows Vince, a novice protagonist with feeble Aether, one of the powers in this world. His goal is to become a hero and ultimately achieve the title of Echo Lord. That's a quick overview of the story. I intend to share the first chapter with all paid members, while subsequent chapters will be available exclusively to Kage members. Thank you for your support, and take care until next time!