Where the Plushies Stand

by moonlitonyxandopal

After the Fourth Shinobi War, the world focused on healing and rebuilding, with villages working together for a brighter future. Konoha thrived, bustling with life and prosperity. A surprising post-war trend emerged: the popularity of hero and tailed beast plushies.

2. Chapter 1

Chapter 1

Hinata Hyuga had always loved the color purple. Since childhood, it had been her favorite, a hue that reminded her of twilight skies and blooming wisteria. So when she spotted a purple Susanoo plushie at a small vendor stall, she didn't hesitate. Without a second thought, she handed over the ryo and held the plush close, its soft fabric resting comfortably in her hands.

"You do realize that's Sasuke's Susanoo, right?" Ino Yamanaka's teasing voice snapped Hinata out of her thoughts.

Hinata blinked, then smiled as she hugged the plushie against her chest. "I know… but it's purple. And I like purple."

Ino sighed, shaking her head with a smirk. "You're something else, Hinata. First Naruto, now you're carrying a Sasuke plushie around?"

Hinata giggled. "It's just a plushie, Ino. Besides, I also got this!" She held up a miniature keychain-sized version of the Susanoo plushie.

Ino let out an exaggerated groan but chuckled. "You're hopeless."

Hinata just laughed, securing the keychain to her small bag.