Naruto: The Prince of Lust-Chapter 276

Through a thick cloud of denial, Tenten can't completely disagree with Haku. If she truly wants to be strong, he makes too many possible points to completely disregard. But she never imagined giving up that part of her to gain the strength. To then watch Naruto—someone who's also suffered—come to her defense suddenly, and unexpectedly felt galling. When Naruto proclaims, "she can choose but it doesn't mean I'm going to help do something she obviously doesn't want to," it provoked her. Like she needed protecting... again.

The image of Zabuza holding his butcher's blade to her neck, accusing her of being sheep, immediately made her mortified that she'd make such a fuss for something she'll eventually do in her life anyway. Her thoughts debate, 'like Neji says, only fate determines who the best will be.' However looking at Naruto, the Dead-Last of his class, she remains confused. To her, they're all incredibly strong; 'even Lee, who was born with a demoralizing handicap.' Neji, Naruto, Rock Lee, Guy-sensei, Kakashi-sensei, Tsunade-sama, and so many other strong shinobi; all with traumatizing pasts. 'And those without?' Her deductive mind registers Sakura, Ino, Chōji, and many of the ninjas in her class, and beyond. This reality was crushing to her dream of being praised by grateful villagers for her ability and of men, including Neji, falling over themselves for a date with her.

As honest as ever, Haku assures Naruto, "I've said my piece, Naruto-sama. And were you to help or not, the request was never mine to make."

Naruto turns to her, assuring her, "don't listen to Haku. In his way, he means well but there are other ways of getting strong. You just keep training, and I'm sure you'll get-"

Abruptly, Tenten stands up, pushing her chair back to loudly scratch the wood floor. The boys look on expectantly, however, she remains quiet, deep in thought. She wonders who she is, who she wants to be, and the price it'll take to get there. The destination is clear but the road isn't, and before Haku's challenge, she's never once said, 'she'd do anything,' and truly meant it. She's fought Haku and lost, Naruto and lost, her teammates always beat her, and she wouldn't even dream of challenging Zabuza.

Looking at Naruto, she knows Zabuza would never call him sheep and that twists her face in anger. It's a scary and uncertain step, but it's a step she's forcing herself to make for the future she wants. Additionally, she trusts Naruto, vividly remembering how she reached for him when she was afraid Zabuza would kill her. If Haku's theory turns out to be sound, and he's offering her Naruto to help, she feels just a tiny bit braver.

Taking a deep breath, she tells the blue-eyed blond, "yes, I'm nervous as hell, and scared." Her throat is so dry Tenten has to pause and swallow. "I'm new to all this and thought I'd be married when... it's a lot to ask, but... I won't be sheep! I'm willing to do what it takes to be strong. So, if you can help me with this... Naruto... I'll be grateful... like, later in life. Right now, I can't think past my anxiety."

"And if I say no," Naruto proposes.

"Don't," Tenten earnestly pleads, planting her palms on the table. "I know we're inexperienced and that's scary, but it has to be you, please."

Pausing for several moments, Naruto voices, "you have to promise me you'll tell me the moment you want to stop. I want you to be sure."

"I will and I am," Tenten nervously answers.

"And you have to promise me you'll always be honest with me, even if it's not something I want to hear," Naruto sternly adds.

It's a little shocking and uplifting to her that he would take this so seriously. With a stern nod, she answers, "I promise."

With a clear eye toward the bun-haired beauty, Haku adds, "because we don't go back on our word."

KURAMA

'HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA,' Kurama laughs entirely too much for Naruto's patience. As Naruto heads home for the night, the great beast celebrates, 'back to two!'

Rolling his eyes, Naruto retorts, 'it's not two! It's just massages!'

MABUI

Mabui used the day to recon the appropriate venue to execute her plan. She needed a place with a spacious enough dance floor, as well as booths for a bit of privacy. Additionally, she wanted a nightclub no ninja frequent. The last thing Mabui needs is an interruption by a Konoha shinobi, especially one who recognizes Naruto.

So close to the final contest of the Chūnin exam, the streets are packed with travelers, villagers, tourists, and general nomads. With her tight light-gray dress, Mabui takes a rickshaw to the club she picked and arranged a booth in. It's a tight fit with the other pedestrians, rickshaws, and carts, but she eventually spots the golden-blond hair of the spiky-headed boy waiting for her across the street from the civilian nightclub. The line to enter is long and curves around the building.

Stopping in front of Naruto, the blond's eye saucer as he hollers, "wow! ...Mabui-chan..." Astonished blue eyes soak in every inch of her from top to bottom as she steps off the transportation. With her silky light-gray hair down over her honey-toned skin, Mabui chose a light-gray, thin strap, bodycon dress that stops three inches from the apex of her legs to keep the allure of a two-tone contrasting visual. Mabui was blessed with winning proportions so as long as her tight mini dress showed plenty of her amber cleavage and thighs, her curves would be all the seduction she needed fro her plan.

"Insanely gorgeous doesn't even come close to how amazing you look," he praises, adding, "I mean really... talk about a knockout."

"Why thank you, Naruto," Mabui hums, gratefully appreciating the compliment. In the crowded road, she instantly draws a lot of attention but she ignores them to shyly tell Naruto, "you're looking exceptionally dashing yourself. Very good fit."

Though it took her some time to convince him muted orange was better than bright orange, she's glad that she did. The spice-orange athletic dress-shirt that shows off his strong shoulders was a fine color to pair with his black slacks, shoes, and vest. Mabui hates herself for doing so, but looking at such an alluring genius, she can't help but compare Naruto to her deceased fiance. Tensai's intellect was all she needed to love and adore him physically, but not only was he twenty years her senior, as a pure academic, his body was unhealthy and on the heftier side. He'd tire before long and they couldn't try many positions. The current genius arousing her womanhood is as fit as an alpha male can be, filling out and thinning his attire in all the right places.

"Thanks, but I feel naked without my Hitai-ate," Naruto laments, rubbing his bare forehead. "Plus, I don't normally think about what I wear. Though, I did like that orange and black one we found in the first store."

"As I said," Mabui starts, recalling the tactical black and orange jacket and pants. "For our mission, an outfit like that wouldn't work in a scene like this. If you like it for casual wear, you should go back and buy it."

"I think I will," he replies. Turning to the popular nightclub in front of them, Naruto asks, "Mabui-chan?"

"Mnn?"

He candidly points out, "we bought clothes and then you said to meet you here but you haven't explained the strategy."

"There's not much to it," she admits with a shrug, causing her fleshy mounds to jiggle in her tight mini-dress. "You and I are going to pretend to be a couple-"

Rounding blue eyes snap to her as he sputters, "wait, what? You didn't mention that!"

With a grin and a shrug, Mabui lightly claims, "I didn't think that'd be a problem. Unless... you mean I'm not your type-"

"Don't even go there," Naruto calls, waving her comment away. "There isn't a guy on this planet who wouldn't be drooling at the sight of you. I just- Are you okay with me? Acting like a couple means we have to be intimate, like, physically."

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