Chapter 10-Party Time
Tsukiumi's eyebrow was twitching. Violently twitching. Why? Because both spots next to her husband in the living area of Maison Izumo that particular morning had been taken. By who for those that did not know? The answer was the ice and wind strumpets who her husband had winged before and after herself. Akitsu was on Naruto's left and Kazehana was seated on his right. Akitsu was eating breakfast while watching the other tenants of the Inn with sharp eyes when she wasn't gazing at times toward a calm, almost without a care in the world looking Naruto. The reason for Akitsu acting so protective around her ever so precious Ashikabi this morning was due to the presence of so many Sekirei and one that had yet to be winged with the power over fire by the name of Homura. The man finally revealed himself to the others who didn't know he was in fact a Sekirei to them a bit earlier that morning and his secret position as the Guardian of Unwinged Sekirei. It wasn't something he wanted to reveal, but Naruto with Miya's support/threat/command on the issue had basically forced him to confess it. This had shocked Minato, confused Musubi, which wasn't hard to do, scared Yashima a bit, and made Tsukiumi want to have another go at him to settle their previous "rivalry" after their last confrontation.
Sadly, for Tsukiumi anyway, her Ashikabi ordered that such a thing be put on hold since Homura had yet to find his Ashikabi, and therefore would not be a fair fight. Something Naruto stressed upon Tsukiumi that she should want in order to put all doubts of her strength being unmatched to rest. While she agreed, the water using Sekirei still glared daggers at the fire using Sekirei in the hopes it would somehow magically cause him to by suddenly drowning with water filling his lungs. As for Homura himself, he was now dressed in casual civilian clothing while trying to eat his meal, but it did not make the ice user's guard lower in the slightest, and was watching the unwinged Sekirei while keeping an eye on the others in the room that did not belong to her Ashikabi-sama. While Sekirei #01 Miya may have a "no violence" policy while inside Maison Izumo, Akitsu was not going to let some simple rule protect Naruto for her.
As for Kazehana, she was acting far more...laidback? Was that the correct term?
"Early morning sake is the best!" proclaimed Kazehana while drinking some from the tiny cup and drinking it just as fast from the bottle when being too lazy to pour it in.
"Kazehana, must you drink so heavily? Its morning. You should be having some tea, at least!" replied Naruto with Kazehana pouting.
"But I love sake. Tea is so...bland!" protested Kazehana while leaning against him and letting her breasts rub against him.
"That's generic bland tea without flavor and you know it. You should try having tea that tastes good," countered Naruto while having some at the moment.
"Come on Naruto-kun. Don't be like that. Couldn't I do something else to take your mind of my drinking habits?" offered Kazehana with a knowing sultry smile.
"Quiet thy tongue you drunken trollop! For thou to even suggest such a thing in front of his true wife and in this Inn is disgraceful," declared Tsukiumi while pointing an accusing finger at Kazehana after easily interpreting the woman's words.
"I don't seem to recall suggesting anything improper being done with my loving husband Miss Panty Flash. For someone claiming to be a such a prim and proper wife, your mind is acting very perverted," countered Kazehana with Tsukiumi's face now going atomic red with wide eyes and her hair flying around wildly.
"I am not thinking perverted thoughts thy drunken harlot! It is clear to everyone here that your words were inclined to the perverse and unsavory acts only a concubine would say to a wife's husband," said Tsukiumi while glancing at the others in the room in the hopes they would backup her claim.
"What does perverted mean? Is that like modesty?" asked Musubi with a finger on her chin in thought.
Strike one for Tsukiumi.
"This is so much fun. Its like a Soap Opera!" said Matsu while giggling at their antics.
Strike two for Tsukiumi.
"Her words could have meant anything Tsukiumi. You really need to stop being so overly dramatic," replied Homura while smirking at the water using Sekirei.
Strike three for Tsukiumi.
"Whether it was implied or not, vocally suggesting the idea of committing illicit relations is strictly forbidden here at Maison Izumo," Miya informed everyone and let her Hanya enforce what she meant so there would be no further discussion the matter.
Kusano was in the room after all.
"Don't worry Miya. No one will do anything. In fact, we have to go after we finish eating, and go clothes shopping for Kazehana for the upcoming company party," said Naruto, as he noticed Tsukiumi growling at Kazehana in anger when he mentioned that tiny piece of information.
Poor Akitsu slumped her shoulders while clouds appeared overhead and it began to snow.
"Really? Is there going to have cake and presents at the party?!" asked Musubi excitedly with Naruto letting out a chuckle.
"No Musubi. This isn't a birthday party. My company is throwing an important party in celebration of its success this year for one of the book series we publish doing so well in sales," said Naruto with Musubi looking sad at hearing that since she thought parties always had cake for people to eat.
"Sounds pretty big," commented Minato while Naruto nodded.
"As it is, only the most important of people from within my company and invited guests outside of it will be attending. I would invite you and your Sekirei to this event Minato, but I need a solid reason for it, and you need to recover from the previous night's events. Musubi and Yashima too," replied Naruto with Minato nodding.
"Ku can go! Ku will be on her best behavior," offered Kusano while Naruto chuckled.
"Sorry Kusano, but this party is for adults only. You'll have to wait at least a full decade if not a little more before attending one," said Naruto in an apologetic tone while the girl looked saddened before Minato decided to pat her head.
"Don't worry Ku. Just because you can't go to this party doesn't mean others won't pop up," said Minato with Ku beaming at him with joy at his words.
"Don't feel bad Kusano. Akitsu-chan and Tsukiumi-chan aren't going either for their own unique reasons. It will be awhile before they can attend a party like the one I'm going to with Kazehana," added Naruto with Tsukiumi growling louder like an angry rabid animal and the snow started to pile up on Akitsu's shoulders and hair much faster.
"Not surprising given Tsukiumi's short temper and Akitsu's own...uh...forgetful nature pertaining to certain matters," remarked Homura though he wasn't going to state what the ice user was constantly forgetting.
"Silence Homura! Thou has no right to judge me when thy aren't even with an Ashikabi to call their own!" proclaimed Tsukiumi with Homura's eyes narrowing.
"I don't need an Ashikabi and I don't want one. I'm...defective. Even if I do find my own Ashikabi, I could possibly be winged by...a man!" remarked Homura in a depressing and bitter tone.
"You can still react to someone Homura. You should consider yourself lucky in that regard despite your defective state," commented Naruto while Homura shot him a glare, but it was lessened when Akitsu shot one back.
"And how is my situation lucky? Explain that to me," questioned Homura while Naruto looked at him with a mixture of pity and annoyance.
"Look at Akitsu here. She was suppose to be broken. Discarded. Unable to be winged by anyone and was suppose to never know what it is like to have an Ashikabi before I came along to change it," explained Naruto while putting a hand on Akitsu's own and the ice Sekirei blushed while enjoying the feeling behind it.
For once, Tsukiumi decided on not protesting the act of affection given to Akitsu, if only to see Homura be put in his place.
"So?" said Homura with Naruto sighing.
"Imagine what would have happened if I didn't come along Homura. Imagine the horror she would still be enduring right now at not being winged. To never know what it was like to have an Ashikabi. You my fire using friend have that ability that was once denied to her. Are you telling me that you would prefer being in her former position then the one you are in now?" challenged Naruto with Homura trying to speak, but his voice wouldn't come out, and found himself unable to reply to it.
"Ah...if I was still broken, I would have wished to be in Homura's current position as he could still find an Ashikabi for himself," added Akitsu while Naruto smiled at her and kissed the woman on the cheek before she laid her head on his shoulder.
"You don't understand! I'm defective. I'm an oddity like Akitsu was when she was still broken. Sure I can be winged, but my options are still limited, and from what I was told by my adjustor...it could be a man. If that is true, then my body will...change to suit the whims of my Ashikabi," replied Homura with Naruto snorting.
"So it changes. Big deal. You think Akitsu would care if she were still broken. As bad as your situation is now Homura, I know for a fact that Akitsu's was, and would have been worse if I didn't come along. Considering what happened after I found her, she would have most likely have become Mikogami's unofficial Sekirei, and been used like a tool for his amusement until there was no further use for her. Do you know what would have happened then Homura? I'll tell you. She would have been discarded. Left to die or be deactivated one way or another before being picked up by M.B.I. to take her wherever they take defeated Sekirei. So stop your complaining and count your blessings!" said Naruto angrily since all the man did was mope and mope and mope about finding his own Ashikabi.
"You make it sound so simple, but its not! You have no idea what its like to endure the hardships I have so don't talk to me like you do!" exclaimed Homura angrily before he got off the floor and moved to leave.
Only to be stopped when he felt a massive weight on his body and a sense of dread far worse then what he would feel from Miya's Hanya ever could.
"Never speak to me about hardships and that I don't know about them Homura. I knew about hardships before you knew how to speak. I knew of hardships before you could walk. I knew of hardships before you were even born! Do not speak to me like all of the despair of this world is centered around you because its NOT!" Naruto exclaimed while making his presence felt throughout the Inn and making everyone breathing a little bit heavier then usual.
"I-I...uh...I um...I...," replied Homura with Naruto giving him a very cold stare.
"Now sit down, shut up, and go think things over that head of yours while you are eating breakfast," commanded Naruto before seeing Homura obey him due to his overwhelming presence overpower the fire using Sekirei ability to disobey.
And just as the oppressive power had consumed the room...it left just as noticeably.
"So scary," whispered Musubi while holding onto Minato tightly on one side, as Yashima did in the other, and Kusano was in the boy's lap hugging him.
"My apologizes for my actions Miya. I have unintentionally ruined breakfast for your wonderful and caring tenants. Tsukiumi. Kazehana. Akitsu. We're going," said Naruto in a whispered tone and stood up with Akitsu standing moments later while the other two did the same.
"Its all right Naruto-sensei. Homura tends to say things that puts his foot in his mouth," replied Miya while giving Homura the "we will talk later about this later" look that the fire using Sekirei knew all too well.
He did not welcome it.
"Minato, it was nice meeting you again. Keep an eye on Homura here. Something tells me only you can keep him from blowing himself up in the near future. Matsu, I expect you to do some exercise training soon. Musubi, keep sparing with Miya. You'll need to get stronger to face members of the Discipline Squad again. You too Yashima. I suggest some lessons from Miya since wielding your hammer is like wielding a sword. It requires finesse and strength. You're already halfway there," added Naruto before he began to leave, but was stopped by Kusano when she tugged on his pant leg.
"W-What about me?" asked Kusano curiously while Naruto smiled down at her.
"You're fine the way you are Kusano. Just keep practicing in using your powers everyday for a few hours like I first showed you. Just don't go overboard," answered Naruto with the girl smiling and hugging his leg in appreciation before running back to Minato's lap.
"You can stay a little while longer if you want," offered Minato while Naruto shook his head.
"No. We have to go. Jarvis is waiting," replied Naruto before he left the room with his three Sekirei.
"Ashikabi-sama," whispered Akitsu lovingly while holding onto his one side and saw he was trying to shake away Homura's words.
"Sorry for my outburst Akitsu. I'm just...seeing a lot of old faces and hearing a lot of things I once heard a long time ago," Naruto whispered back.
"Thy worry yourself too much husband. Perhaps you should rest for the entire day and let thy real wife take over the duties of the house," offered Tsukiumi with her holding onto Naruto's side opposite of Akitsu.
"For once, I'm going to agree with Miss Panty Flasher here and say you should get some needed rest Naruto-kun. Jarvis can easily take me to one of the clothing stores sponsored by M.B.I. and I can pick out something wonderful for the party," offered Kazehana while she was behind him with Naruto just smiling.
"Sorry Kazehana. As tempting as it would be to skip out on working for even one day, the time for a day off isn't the time. Now as to the situation regarding your dress. Jarvis will take us to the store, then go drop off Akitsu, and Tsukiumi before coming back here to pick us up," replied Naruto with Tsukiumi not liking that and neither did Akitsu.
"I do not like the idea of leaving you in the clothing store alone with the usually drunk wind trollop here. Who knows what vile perverted things she will try to do while there," remarked Tsukiumi before they all got into the limo.
"I'll be fine Tsukiumi," replied Naruto while his water using Sekirei held onto him tight and glaring at Kazehana as if daring her to try anything.
Kazehana just smirked at her.
The limo soon found its way to a clothing store, ironically enough it was the same one he took Akitsu to get her clothing after first meeting the woman. When Jarvis opened the door, Kazehana got out first, followed by Naruto, but before he did, the former Jinchuriki turned Ashikabi had kissed Akitsu, and Tsukiumi on the lips to assure them everything was fine. When the door to the limo shut, Naruto instructed Jarvis to take the women home, and then return to eventually pick him and Kazehana back up once the issue of getting her a dress was handled.
"I hope they have something formal for me to wear Naruto-kun. They sell more Sekirei outfits to Sekirei then expensive formal dresses normal people wear to formal parties," said Kazehana with Naruto nodding since that was usually the case.
"If they don't, we'll go to a store that does have the clothing, and I'll pay out of pocket if its not M.B.I. sponsored," replied Naruto with Kazehana blushing over the fact he would do that for her.
"Such a loving husband! So kind. So caring. It must be love! Love! Its love!" exclaimed Kazehana while hearts fluttered over her head and Naruto sweat dropped.
'I'm never going to get use to that,' thought Naruto before entering the store.
Naruto could only hope that what they had in stock was Sekirei friendly and appropriate for the party he was attending with Kazehana.
Granted, this party was for honoring the Icha Icha Paradise Series, but even he knew that reason had its limits.
(Uzumaki Estates-Sometime Later)
"I do not like this Akitsu. That damned Kazehana and her mischievous ways! No doubt she is using this opportunity to seduce my husband to do something perverted and vile in public. Something that will besmirch his good name!" said Tsukiumi while pacing back and forth with worry while Akitsu sat in traditional seiza position of the living area that was perfect for keeping an eye on the door when it opened.
"Ah...is it not Kazehana's time to be with Ashikabi-sama?" asked Akitsu while keeping her gaze from looking at the worrying Tsukiumi.
And people thought Akitsu had abandonment issues.
"She has not earned it like we have Akitsu! She has not fought other Sekirei on his behalf and come out victorious," proclaimed Tsukiumi while spinning around to face Akitsu in a classic tsundere pose.
"Ah...I think we should trust Ashikabi-sama's judgment on when he wishes to be with one of us," replied Akitsu with Tsukiumi being unable to refute that since doing so would make it sound like she did not trust their Ashikabi to make smart decisions.
"I suppose you are right. But still...I won't allow that...that harlot to speak in a crude and perverse manner about Naruto in public. It is wrong and besmirches his good name!" said Tsukiumi while Akitsu did glance at her for a second and then went back to the door.
Before she heard and saw it open to reveal Naruto entering with Kazehana right beside him with her arms wrapped around his left one.
'Ah...jealous,' thought Akitsu while seeing the big breasted wind using Sekirei smiling a happy smile.
"Did thy get the dress required for this...party?" questioned Tsukiumi in a semi-worried yet imperious tone.
"You bet! I found the perfect all in purple with sparkles, full length strapped dress, and a nice slit near the thigh area to help show off some leg to the public," answered Kazehana before she showed what her husband had bought for her after trying it on.
With matching heels and lovely pearl necklace to match.
"Must thy show off that much to people?" questioned Tsukiumi while she saw Kazehana smirk at her.
"Of course! That way, everyone will know that this body belongs only to my husband. I want the people there to be green with envy knowing he has the perfect date with him for the party," answered Kazehana with Tsukiumi's eyebrow twitching and was trying to hold back her temper.
"Ah...how long will the party be Ashikabi-sama?" asked Akitsu so she could know when to expect him home.
And begin her search for him soon after if he did not come back around the estimated time it was over.
"The party itself starts near the evening and will end sometime during the night. I'll give you and Tsukiumi a call before we leave once its over," replied Naruto with the water and ice using Sekirei raising an eyebrow.
"Why call us? Surely the party is being held below?" asked Tsukiumi with Naruto simply shaking his head no.
"The company party is actually being held in the main ballroom area of the exclusive Oasis Hotel near the very center of Shinto Teito. It actually the third largest building in the city when compared to the clock tower M.B.I. uses for its HQ and here at Whirlpool Publishing," explained Naruto while the women in front of him nodding.
Though they felt a bit uneasy with the party being so close to M.B.I. even if there was a form of mutual...understanding between both sides.
(Several Days Later)
"TIME TO PARTY!" yelled Kazehana excitedly while in her new dress and was beside Naruto in his formal suit befitting someone going to such a fancy party.
"Listen here! As thy real wife Naruto, I will not stand for any lateness. Once the party is over, thou will come back here immediately to be with me!" commanded Tsukiumi while in full tsundere mode while pointing at him.
"Ah...and me," added Akitsu while Tsukiumi glared at her for a second.
"Ladies, we've been over this before. I won't have you dictating parts of my life that are beyond your control. This is one of them. We will come back home when we come back home. Understand?" replied Naruto in a slightly scolding tone.
"Ah...yes Ashikabi-sama," answered Akitsu while clouds formed over her head and it was snowing again.
"I will relent for now since thou are speaking the truth. But make no mistake! I will be most upset if thou does not return at an appropriate time after this party is over!" declared Tsukiumi while giving Naruto a glare before directing her anger at Kazehana.
"Oh ye of little faith Tsukiumi. Ye of little faith. How you wound me so deeply with your words," replied Naruto with a smile before he left with Kazehana beside him.
It took a great deal of mental fortitude for Tsukiumi to not lose her temper and flood the entire house.
Akitsu just stood there and let the snow slowly pile up on her head.
"You know they will want something in exchange for not coming to this party," said Kazehana while leaning on his shoulder while in the limo and Jarvis was driving them to the party.
"I know. Those two will most likely want me to spend more time with them after tonight. I was going to do that anyway. Though I'll make it a special event for each of them," said Naruto while Kazehana hummed and they sat in silence for awhile.
"Before I forget, you need to be made aware that Sekirei Diagnosis Day is approaching soon," said Kazehana with Naruto looking at her with a bit of surprise.
"When?" asked Naruto curiously.
"In just a little over a week from now. A few days after Hinata-sama comes back from the medical conference. I think Minaka did that so she would be hired on as a temporary Adjustor in order to aid the other Adjustors in rating our performance during that time. She was one all those years ago after all," answered Kazehana with Naruto nodding in understanding.
"True. I'll have to remind if not order Akitsu to wear panties that day," remarked Naruto with Kazehana smirking.
"She won't like that," replied Kazehana with Naruto sighing since he knew Akitsu would not like such an order one bit.
She did have a sensitive body after all.
"I know, but it can't be helped," said Naruto knowing it was only for one day and for a few hours at most.
Akitsu could hold out that long, right?
It wasn't long before the limo stopped at the Oasis Hotel, a big crowd of people, both the media, and fans of the Icha Icha Paradise Series coming out in droves. Limos filled with the who is who in Shinto Teito formed a line from around the block and all of them were behind Naruto's limo. When Jarvis opened the door, the media was in a frenzy seeing the founder of Whirlpool Publishing step out, and with someone who was NOT his wife. The media took pictures, asking questions, demanding answers to why Naruto was with this stunning woman, and not with his equally stunning wife for this event. Some of them had asked if he was in the middle of some kind of secret separation or possible divorce with Hinata. Others asked if it was true Hinata was away on business at the M.B.I. sponsored medical conference.
Naturally, Naruto ignored them all, and acted like the media leeches asking them such stupid questions didn't exist. Kazehana at least smiled and waved at the cameras, but did not answer the questions of the press knowing it would upset him, and she didn't want that. They walked into the hotel, seeing it was truly was impressive within, as it looked like something similar to an ancient palace belonging to an Emperor, and the attendants were all dressed as if they were aiding one right now. The Grand Ballroom was seen on their right when they came in, as the Oasis Hotel had been designed to host the greatest of parties, and most important of meetings. To do this, the Grand Ballroom area was put on the first floor, and could be seen immediately when entering so all guests attending these parties would go straight to them.
No delays. No getting lost. No problems.
And in this case, it worked perfectly for Naruto's party.
"Wow! I'll say this Naruto-kun When you have your company go all out for a party, you really have your company go all out for a party," commented Kazehana, as she was very impressed with everything, from the food, to the lighting of the room, and the music was rich with class too.
"Would you expect anything less?" questioned Naruto while already knowing the answer to it before the two began to mingle with the guests.
Only to come across a pair they thought would never come into the room together while looking like a couple themselves. Who you may ask? It was none other then the President of M.B.I. Hiroto Minaka himself and a female member of the M.B.I. Senior Staff Sahashi Takami herself.
What shocked Naruto and Kazehana the most about this was what Minaka was actually wearing since the man had on an actual suit for such an party based occasion. In place of the usual all white suit, oversized trench coat, and shoes that made him look like some cheesy villain from the superhero comics done back in 60s into 70s, Minaka was sporting a black suit with a simple red tie. His hair was much neater, combed back with some gel being used, but not enough for people to know he was using it if they met him for the first time, and he wasn't wearing his usual shades that went with his usual cheesy appearance.
He actually looked presentable.
Next to him, Sahashi Takami was wearing a simple black dress with shoulder straps that went with her figure, as it went down past her knees with a slit just above the right knee to show off some leg. The dress went well with her, which Naruto thought was quite an impressive feat for a woman who gave birth to two kids, who were now fully grown, and possibly make her a Grandmother in a few years.
Especially Yukari. That girl was almost as perverted, if not more so then Matsu, and that was saying something.
As for the woman in front of him, Naruto saw Takami's hair was much more feminine for this event, not her usual hair style that was neither female or male in terms of preference. She wore lipstick, a cherry red based kind from what he could tell, and some makeup to her cheeks though not that much. Unlike her male counterpart, the hard ass ball crushing woman that was Sahashi Takami did not smile, but rather keeping a neutral yet pleasant expression on her face, and Naruto knew that expression all too well.
It was the "I'm only doing this because I have to and will only be happy at this party so long as my date doesn't make an ass out of himself" kind of look.
"Minaka. Takami. I must admit this is quite the surprise, but its good to see you two like this together," said Naruto while trying to start a polite conversation with the two.
"Yes it certainly is Naruto-kun. But then again, we are partners in venture, and business so its only natural one attends the others parties when they are being thrown," replied Minaka without his usual yelling and posturing he was known for when on the Shinto Teito clock tower.
"That and seeing you two together in such a civil way without one beating up the other for something they did," commented Naruto while Takami's eyebrow twitched at that.
"Well I wasn't about to come here alone. It would make people think I was some kind of nut! Besides, we both know Takami-chan can't resist me, and my awesome charms that could swoon any woman," proclaimed Minaka in a slightly more Minaka based fashion, but not enough to draw more attention to himself...yet.
'Must...resist...punching...him,' thought Takami knowing this was neither the time nor the place to smash in Minaka's skull with her fist...or a sledge hammer...or a battle axe used in the Middle Ages currently stored away in the Tower of London.
That would come later.
"I'm sure. I hope you enjoy the party. Talk with people, have something to eat, maybe a drink or two. Enjoy yourselves," said Naruto with the two nodding and smiling at him though Takami's looked like it was taking all the power of her mind to command all the facial muscles around the mouth to obey.
"Well that was unexpected," commented Kazehana when the two were out of hearing distance.
"Agreed. I expected Minaka of course. Maybe even Takami. But neither of them walking in together. I was expecting Minaka to come with a Sekirei of his choosing and Takami to come alone. They must really want to make an impression here with everything that is happening with M.B.I. right now," replied Naruto with Kazehana nodding.
"Do you think Karasuba has already begun her investigation regarding...that incident all those years ago?" questioned Kazehana with Naruto frowning a bit.
"Maybe. Minaka must be avoiding her and using the party right now as an excuse to avoid any inquiries made about it. It might also explain why Takami is with him so Karasuba can't ask her about it for a short time. Its a temporary stall tactic if I ever saw one," replied Naruto with Kazehana nodding.
"Do you think Takami would even know? She isn't one to keep things from people," said Kazehana with Naruto shrugging.
"Takami might have known given her involvement with this from the start, but kept her mouth shut knowing it would help with staying in a position of power beside Minaka to keep the Sekirei Plan from getting too chaotic. If Takami had gone against Minaka all those year ago, I doubt she would be here today, or in such a SIC based position needed to keep him in check. A necessary lesser of two evils at the time, even if was still an evil decision to make," replied Naruto before they went back to greeting guests.
They could talk about it later.
As for the party itself, it was in full swing soon after more people filled the room. There was food, drinks, people talking, laughing, gossiping, rumor spreading, and of course the slow formal dancing matching the classical music being played by the live band. It was a nice affair to be had and enjoyed by the people at the party, which had celebrities, some politicians who gained quite a bit of support from Whirlpool Publishing with advertising, and M.B.I. in terms of funding for reelection campaigns.
Any politician who was backed by these two companies didn't have to worry about being opposed by future running mates. Provided you didn't do anything illegal or something they consider really bad to warrant them pulling out their support for the next election.
As for Naruto and Kazehana, these two were currently dancing, and enjoying their time together while moving to the soothing classic music the band was playing. For Kazehana, it was like nothing else mattered, as she was with her Ashikabi, and being held lovingly in his embrace.
"I've dreamed of this moment for so long," whispered Kazehana with Naruto smiling even though she couldn't see it due to her face resting on his shoulder.
"I'm sorry I rejected you all those years ago. You know why I did. Still, part of me feels it doesn't excuse the pain I caused you," replied Naruto in an equally whispered tone.
"I know. I don't blame you. Hinata-sama is a wonderful woman. She had your heart long before I could ever hope to even touch it. I'm just glad I was finally able to be with you and Hinata-sama has been so kind as to share the love she has for you with all of us," said Kazehana while Naruto silently agreed with her on that.
And then, all of a sudden, Naruto got an idea. An interesting and passionate idea.
"Tell me Kazehana, in all the time we've known each other...did you ever learn how to tango?" asked Naruto with Kazehana looking at him now with a curious eyebrow being raised.
"The tango? I know the idea behind it, but I've never really tried it out since it involves both partners being in perfect synchronization," answered Kazehana with Naruto now smirking at her.
"Would you like to try now?" asked Naruto with Kazehana's eyes going wide at the offer.
"Now? Here?! Are you sure? I know I can be graceful as the wind itself, but...," replied Kazehana with her Ashikabi smirking.
"I thought you loved to live dangerously. What was it you once said? Danger to you is considered the ultimate aphrodisiac?" challenged Naruto with Kazehana narrowing her eyes at him, but a smile formed, and saw this as every bit of a challenge to her.
"Start the music for the dance," ordered Kazehana in a sultry voice while giving him a "I accept your challenge" look.
With a smile already on his face, Naruto signaled the band to start the tango music while getting into position at the center of the dancing area, and waited for the right moment to start. The music itself was slow at first, as was the way of the tango, but sensual all the same, and sped up the way the tango always did. The tango, while starting off slow at first, was a dance passion, a dance with flare, and it showed between the two dancing to it now. The people around them began watching intrigued and in awe at the two moving to the dance in perfect unity that some had not seen in ages if at all.
It left many speechless.
When the song finally ended, Naruto and Kazehana were holding the other tightly, and on the last musical note they slowly kissed each other on the lips. The people around them were slowly clapping, which increased in speed, and in loudness with cheering over how well they danced. Both dancers soon let out small bits of laughter, masked by the sounds of clapping while looking each other, their foreheads touching, and breathing in a heavily manner.
"Not bad for a first time," remarked Naruto with Kazehana letting out a giggle.
"If you thought that was good, wait until later when we are alone," whispered Kazehana so only he could hear her.
"You naughty little vixen. And here I thought only Hinata-chan had that kind of side to her when push came to shove," remarked Naruto while Kazehana smirked at him.
"We may have traded notes on a few things," said Kazehana with Naruto smirking back.
"It should be interesting to see what else Hinata-chan taught you when I wasn't around," said Naruto while was feeling the bond between himself and the Sekirei with him calling out for his internal instincts.
"Shall we go? The party doesn't need you here all night," offered Kazehana while Naruto let out a chuckle.
"Not yet. We need to wait. Don't worry though. I'll have more then enough energy later when the party dies down here," replied Naruto with Kazehana's eyes flashing with life.
"I'll hold you to that Naruto-kun," challenged Kazehana while Naruto's smirk grew.
"Challenge accepted Kaze-chan," whispered Naruto while Kazehana shivered when he called her Kaze-chan.
(Uzumaki Estates-At the Moment)
"What was this worrisome feeling just now? Tis feels like someone is making advances on my husband!" said Tsukiumi while looking out the window of her home and knew the feeling was Kazehana's fault.
No doubt the tramp was making her move and in front of people no less. Has the woman no shame?!
"Ah...its Kazehana's turn to be with Ashikabi-sama. She is going to be with him tonight," said Akitsu while nearby and reading a book while her cheeks were starting to go slightly red.
Who knew Icha Icha Paradise could be so fun for a woman like Akitsu to read?
Oh wait. Kazehana did.
"Tis I who should be there with him. Not her," replied Tsukiumi with jealously clearly being heard by her tone of voice on the matter.
"Ah...there is always next year," offered Akitsu while trying to keep the woman calm so she wouldn't send water everywhere.
Akitsu really didn't want to be the one to explain to her Ashikabi-sama why one of the Icha Icha Paradise books in his library was soaked beyond repair.
(Oasis Hotel-Later on)
The party was finally coming to an end. People were leaving for home. Fully stuffed with food, drink, or tired from all the dancing done. The politicians pledging to help bring in more business to Whirlpool Publishing, as well as giving more contracts to M.B.I. after they met with Minaka, and Takami about the things going on with their company. By tomorrow morning, newspapers, TVs, and other media outlets would be talking about this party.
Not to mention the impressive tango demonstration performed by Naruto and Kazehana when they were on the dance floor. Naruto knew THAT piece of information was going to be news worthy since few rarely ever saw Naruto outside of his company so few knew who he was in terms of the business hierarchy connected to it. Many thought him to be reclusive, a man who did business all day, everyday with no need to venture beyond the walls of business, and stay away from the public eye unless absolutely necessary. They knew he was married, his wife was not hard to find in terms of her being head of the various clinics the company owned, and she ran with a gentle smile that brought many happy faces to those needing them the most.
But mostly, everyone thought Naruto to be a ghost, a phantom even that was created by various members of the BOD of Whirlpool Publishing. Of course, the people thinking that were conspiracy theorists who believed corporations were the evil of society, and they were trying to warp your minds using TV along with movies into thinking like they did.
Preposterous.
As for Naruto and Kazehana, the two were the last party guests of the hotel to leave, and were soon in the limo with Jarvis at the wheel taking them home. The two started kissing each other the moment the door closed, their hands roaming over the other's body, and moaning at being touched in just the right way.
"I can't wait till we get back home Naruto-kun. I want you now. Right here in this limo," said Kazehana desperately while still kissing him passionately.
"Such a naughty Sekirei you are Kazehana. Wanting to mate with your horny Ashikabi in a moving vehicle. I like it!" said Naruto with equal passion in his voice while removing the straps of her dress so it would descend to reveal the woman's impressive breasts.
"You're not the only one," replied Kazehana lustfully while moving to straddle him, her hands moving to free the prize in his pants that she long since dreamed about, and the other two Sekirei of his flock had the pleasure of having inside of them.
"What's this? Not wearing panties?" questioned Naruto when one of his hands slid into her dress to cup the woman's ass to feel no form fabric shielding her womanhood.
"Oops! Looks like I forgot. I guess Akitsu habits rubbed off on me as well," replied Kazehana, as she freed Naruto's erection from his pants, and saw he was most definitely in the mood to mate.
"I'll have to have a talk with her about that. But first, I have to give my lovely Kaze-hime what she wants," remarked Naruto while parting her dress and moved the woman into position.
"And what I want is you inside of me," said Kazehana, as she felt his tip at her entrance, and the fire within was spiraling out of control with her body.
"Then I shall give you what you want...and then some," answered Naruto before he had her slowly descend on his erection and knew his overall size would require taking things slow at first.
"Oh yeeeeeeesssssssss! I feel it. The feeling that comes with us being bonded together!" exclaimed Kazehana happily while she felt her special area adjusted to his size length and girth.
Naruto didn't say anything. He couldn't. It was difficult to even speak when feeling his erection was being squeezed by Kazehana's pussy, which seemed to tighten its hold on him extra hard after it was full sheathed. All Naruto could do was have his body go on autopilot, letting his one hand massage one of Kazehana's breasts, and the other was groping/supporting her ass. His mouth was attacking the wind using Sekirei's other impressive breast and Kazehana herself was moaning out in pleasure at all this pleasure flooding through her body.
"Damn you are so tight," whispered Naruto while feeling she was ready to move and began bucking her while setting the pace of their intimacy.
"Yes. I've saved myself for you Naruto-kun. Only you. I only want to mate with you my Ashikabi-sama!" replied Kazehana feeling her body was burning up with each thrust into her body mixed with Naruto's hands providing additional pleasure.
Jarvis, having known his Master/Creator for many years now, knew when to take the long road back to Whirlpool Publishing, and let the two lovers have their time together. The advanced A.I. system also made a note to have the limo cleaned extensively in the back if the sounds of pleasure and the cries of "Love! This is the power of Love!" that was soon followed by a female's scream of pleasure.
It would be like that for quite some time.
(Uzumaki Estates-Sometime Later)
Naruto walked into the house, carrying a now redressed Kazehana in his arms via bridal style, and quietly moved through his home in order to keep the other two Sekirei in his house from waking up. Naruto and Kazehana had spent quite awhile in the limo while they were...joined at the hip one could say would be the correct term and made the wind using Sekirei pass out from the pleasure.
It was a good thing Jarvis decided to drive through that extra bumpy road on the way back.
Walking to the bedroom reserved for Kazehana, he stopped to see Akitsu coming out of her room, fully naked mind you, and staring at him with a silent yet knowing stare. With that in mind, Naruto smiled at her, barely able to raise a finger to his mouth, and make a shushing motion. Akitsu nodded, but it was clear she was waiting for something, and he knew what that something was in the form of a Shadow Clone. Giving her a small nod of understanding while telling her to wait a few seconds, Naruto entered Kazehana's room, put the woman down on the bed, and silently walked out after telling the out of it woman that would be right back.
"Have you been awake long Akitsu?" asked Naruto in a whisper when walking up to the ice Sekirei's naked form.
"Ah...no," replied Akitsu while sensing and smelling the events that transpired earlier with Kazehana currently coming off of him.
"Be honest," Naruto pushed with Akitsu looking away.
"Ah...yes," replied Akitsu with Naruto nodding.
"That's what I thought. Tsukiumi sleeping in her room I take it?" questioned Naruto with Akitsu nodding.
"Ah...she was hoping you would be back sooner. Went to bed upset," answered Akitsu while Naruto frowning when he heard that.
"And you? Are you upset with me?" asked Naruto with Akitsu shaking her head.
"It was Kazehana's turn to be with you my Ashikabi-sama. It is not my place to be upset with you on such things," replied Akitsu while Naruto gave her a knowing smile.
"That and among my three Sekirei, you my dear Akitsu-chan were the first. Right?" said Naruto with Akitsu blushing and looked down.
"Ah...maybe," replied Akitsu with Naruto letting out a chuckle.
"I thought so. Its time for bed now Akitsu. I'm going to sleep with Kazehana tonight, but I won't let you, or Tsukiumi feel neglected," replied Naruto before he made two Shadow Clones of himself and one of them walked over to Tsukiumi's room to stealthily open the door so he could surprise the tsundere woman in the morning.
"Good night Ashikabi-sama," said Akitsu with Naruto smiling at her.
"Good night Akitsu-chan. Pleasant dreams," replied Naruto while his ice Sekirei and his Shadow Clone went to her bedroom while he went to Kazehana's, but paused when he thought his ears picked up the sounds of Akitsu moaning out "Ashikabi-sama!" in a very lustful tone, and heard a similar sound from Tsukiumi's room too.
He did tell Kazehana that they would be compensated for him being out late with her.
"Naruto-kun," came the sultry and lustful voice of Kazehana, which drew Naruto to the bed, and he saw the woman removing her dress before throwing it onto a nearby chair.
Wind assisted of course.
"Awake I see," commented Naruto before removing his own clothing and made his way to the bed.
"Awake and wanting more," replied Kazehana with her eyes roaming over his body while he undressed.
"If more is what the lady of the wind wants, then more is what the lady of the wind shall get," said Naruto before he was naked too and on the bed with Kazehana.
"Rock my world my Ashikabi-sama. I want to wake up sore yet happy tomorrow," said Kazehana while bringing Naruto closer and began to kiss him passionately.
"As if I would have you wake up any other way," replied Naruto before giving into his desires for this woman and they were soon going at it again.
It was going to be a long blissful night.
(A/N: YAY! First update of 2014. Hope you liked this chapter. For the scene with the two tangoing, just watch Scent of a Woman, and the scene where Al Pacino's character does his thing. This chapter was more of a filler to move things along. Next up...Sekirei Diagnosis Day! Not to mention Hinata will be back and want some of her own Naruto alone time. Until next time...PEACE!)