288: Kage Summit (1)

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Chapter 288: Kage Summit (1)

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Last night's party felt longer than it was to everyone.

Especially for Neji, who experienced multiple things at the same time.

But at last, the night ended as the girls fell asleep in their bedrooms.

Most of the girls shared a bedroom amongst themselves in groups, not because there was a lack of room in this castle, but because they were too tired to switch. But some slept alone.

Temari and Hanabi fell in the former category. They had been dropped into Temari's bedroom at one point last night after they had already fallen asleep during their Night Out.

Temari and Hanabi woke up quite early in the morning and came out to the living room after cleaning themselves. There, they found three people who hadn't been dropped into a bedroom.

Tenten, Shizune and Samui slept soundly in front of them on the couch.

"Geez…"

"The room kinda stinks. Like chestnuts."

"Doesn't it smell like your mouth?"

"Hey!"

Hanabi and Temari got into a fight first thing in the morning, but it wasn't heated. It was a light, fun fight. Last night, on their night out, these two girls had gotten quiet… close.

In ways more than one.

After the argument came to a halt, a defeated Hanabi picked up the telephone resting in one corner of the huge room and then spoke to it directly, without typing any number. Even so, angels responded to her call immediately.

A few seconds later, flashes of light appeared in the room, taking the shape of angels, who soon started to clean up the mess.

By then, the other girls had started to come here as well, one by one.

First was surprisingly Kurenai, along with her daughter, Mirai.

At first sight, Hanabi and Temari noticed how optimistic and refreshed Kurenai looked today, compared to the other times they have seen her recently.

She had a natural smile on her face, with no traces of sadness behind it– as she greeted the both of them.

"Hi, girl. Had fun on your night out?"

"...Uh, yeah."

"Same here,"

Hanabi and Temari greeted her back, as Kurenai smiled at them and took a seat in the far corner of the room because Mirai had picked up a toy that was resting there.

"...He fucked her."

Temari leaned to the side and said in a low voice, just so that only Hanabi could hear.

"I am certain."

"Haah…"

Hanabi sighed.

"You just have a dirty mind. She may just be happy for some other reason."

"Other reasons such as?"

"...Well, um..."

"Exactly."

Temari flicked Hanabi in the forehead as the Hyuga girl glared at her.

Avoiding an incoming punch, Temari just revealed a cheeky smile.

"Ugh, so annoying…!"

Groaning, Hanabi stopped up and ran to Mirai to play with her.

Temari shamelessly followed behind her.

While they were playing, at some point, the three girls sleeping on the couch– Tenten, Shizune and Samui– woke up too.

By then the angels had left as they cleaned fast, so the smell wasn't there anymore.

But Temari couldn't just keep her mouth shut about it.

"Couldn't you guys be more subtle?" Temari said while eyeing the three of them.

"Huh?"

"W- what were you talking about?"

"Yeah, we were just watching movies last night."

In turn, Shizune, Tenten and Samui replied with flustered faces.

"Watching movies my ass." Temari scoffed as she laughed off, watching Shizune blush while Samui soon shrugged and Tenten deadpanned.

"Please, you are the last person to pretend to be pure." said Tenten as she was familiar with how slutty this blonde girl could get from their experiences in the onsen.

"Mhm..." Temari smiled seductively at Tenten. "Yeah, I guess you'd know."

At her tone, Tenten shuddered and quickly looked away. "Dirty woman…"

"She's right, you know?" Hanabi chimed in, whispering to Temari. "You are such a slut."

"Gasp," Temari faked a gasp. "D-did you just say a cuss word? If your mother finds out, she'll be mad! Please don't say such a thing!"

"Uff!"

Hanabi choked for air in annoyance.

"You are so annoying when you are not moaning like a bitch in heat!" Hanabi retorted, loud enough that everyone heard, as she glared at Temari.

This time, even Temari was caught off guard as she coughed in her hand.

"...Hey, t-that was rude." she said while looking at Hanabi awkwardly.

However, rather than apologising, Hanabi had long since pouted and looked away while crossing her arms.

Temari grimaced. This little girl was a bit too soft even now. To be honest, Temari found that pretentious at first. She thought this little bitch was just acting cute. But really, it turned out she was just that innocent.

"Ugh…"

Temari sighed, unable to complain about the fact that she hadn't received an apology. Rather, he decided to stop provoking Hanabi.

"There, stop being mad, I will stop now-"

She paused.

So did everyone else in the room– who were giggling to themselves at this 'drama' –when a new person walked into the living room.

Yawing, the mature beauty with long dark hair and a bombshell of a body– Hanabi's mother –entered the room while walking slowly. Wearing a purple, loose nightgown, her hair resting on one side of her shoulder, Arima stretched her arms in the air and walked toward them while yawning.

She looked… quite a bit different from last night.

"...Oh shit."

Temari exclaimed in a low voice.

"I know I just said I will stop, but…"

She looked to the side to find Hanabi who was gazing at her mother with an agape mouth.

Looking at the shocked little girl, Temari felt guilty as she slowly said.

"It seems… your mother got fucked last night."

"..."

* * *

Not long after Hanabi dragged her mother out of the living room, with a strange expression on her face, the main door of the palace opened and two more people walked inside.

This time, both of them weren't just girls.

Beside Tsunade, who also looked somewhat different than last night, Neji was walking as well. The smiling Tsunade had a cute crown made of beautiful flowers tucked in her hair, suggesting she was in the garden until now.

Both of them had their arms locked with one another, and were giggling to themselves like a young couple.

Meanwhile,

"...Hmm." Temari narrowed her eyes. 'Why do I feel jealous?'

Neji was with all the girls last night. Yet, when they collapsed after their sweaty session, he didn't bother staying with them in bed. Probably because he couldn't sleep while other copies of him were active, but still. It seemed one of them was Tsunade from night to morning.

After a while, Temari shrugged her shoulders. She was immortal. After she accidentally ate the fruit of immortality, the golden apple. Sure, the other girls would surely be immortal like her sooner or later– but the point was, it didn't matter if Neji fancied someone else at the moment. As Immortality was a long time, one day everyone would have their chance to be the favourite.

Temari was a strong girl.

She agreed to score a big one over everyone else one day in the future.

* * *

"Temari cutie," Neji walked over to Temari after pushing Tsunade over to Shizune. "Why are you feeling down?"

"Down? Me?" Temari pointed a finger at her and then scoffed. "No way, you are seeing things."

Sitting beside her, Neji placed a hand on her thigh. They were sitting a bit far from the other people, so he could whisper don't enough that the others wouldn't hear.

"You know, I can feel your emotions," Neji said casually, making her flinch.

"...I didn't know that."

"You didn't." Neji nodded. "Now you do. Anyway, do you have any plans today? Wanna play some games?"

"..."

Temari stared at him with curious eyes.

"What are you trying to do?"

"Make you feel better?"

"...This guy, really… Haah."

Temari sighed and shook her head. After a while, she smiled at him.

"Forget it, I suddenly feel better just from hearing you say that."

"Is that so?" Neji tilted her head and nodded. "Yes, you are not lying."

"Yeah. I would have taken on that offer. But. Don't you have that Five Kage Summit thingy? Focus on that."

"Alright." Neji leaned over to peck her on the lips. "Thanks for worrying."

Temari smiled with a soft nod. Right, she had a long life ahead. She wasn't losing to anyone.

* * *

Neji liked Temari. She was fun. Somebody else in his shoes may find her annoying because she was trying to get the most of his attention– but exactly that she competed to be his favourite was what made her more likeable to Neji's eyes.

Most of the girls were present here, excluding Sakura, Ino and Karin. They were… too drained to leave their bed. Though Neji noticed Hanabi wasn't there as well.

Upon asking where Hanabi was, learning that she had stormed off with her mother, Neji checked the situation with his Jogan.

"...!"

He immediately withdrew his gaze and blinked.

"...Whoa."

"What's wrong?"

"...No, it's nothing." Neji shook his head at Temari's question.

Maybe it's better if he didn't listen to that conversation.

Rather, he shifted his attention to one of his clones in the outside world who was keeping an eye out for the Kage Summit.

Most of the Kages had almost reached the meeting, so it would start at any time.

Neji turned to Tsunade, smiling at her.

"Tsunade, we will be leaving for the Kage Summit soon. Be mentally prepared for that."

Tsunade nodded.

"Alright,"

"Hey, can I join too?"

Suddenly, Temari raised her hand.

"I know you said only Tsunade should go to show off you have a Kage in the palm of your hand, but I think showing myself off works too."

Neji turned to her.

"To scare Gaara?"

"Enrage, you mean."

Temari corrected with a small frown, making Neji laugh.

She continued.

"He might think I have you in control since you didn't attack Sand Village. With that mindset, he may not give his all in the war. He won't be motivated."

"Or you just want to prank your brother?"

"...So can I go?"

"Alright. You come too."

With that decided, not long after that, Neji left with Tsunade and Temari– wearing three hyper-edgy outfits that he had tailored made to be the uniform of his cult.

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