Striptease no jutsu

Ten minutes had gone by after the, amusing, episode with Neji, Lee and Gai-sensei. The building was busting at the cracks, with most of the seats filled. Asuma and Chouji were seated just behind Shikamaru. Gai and Iruka sat behind Neji and Lee. Kotetsu and Izumo were seated on the other side of the stage, enjoying a bottle of sake. Genma joined them, chewing on his signature toothpick. A few other shinobi from Konoha and other countries had arrived as well, and were noisy with anticipation.

Finally, the music died down and Tsunade walked out from behind the curtain. The crowd applauded the entrance of the majestic Godaime of the Leaf Village. Her blond hair shone beautifully under the stage lights, accentuating her bright, fair face. Her amber eyes glimmered. Her usual rough-and-tough outfit was replaced by a traditional white kimono with the Fire Country symbol emblazoned in red on her back. She looked absolutely stunning, and was definitely calling more male attention then usual.

“Good evening ladies and gentleman, and welcome to Konoha’s First Fire Country Striptease Invitational Competition!” The crowd went crazy with hoots and hollers. “I’d like to be the first to welcome those who have traveled to be here this evening,” the visiting shinobi raised their glasses and nodded in thanks. “A special welcome goes to,” Tsunade held up a hand to the bright stage lights and squinted into the crowd, “where is he?” she mumbled under her breath. Finally, she spotted him. “Ah, there he is, the Sand village’s beloved Kazekage Sabuko no Gaara!” Everyone turned and applauded, especially those shinobi belonging to the Sand village. Gaara’s icy blue eyes swept over the crowd and he nodded. He was not in his robes, but his shinobi attire, his gourd hanging from his back.

“Gaara-san, you’re seat is up her, next to me,” Tsunade said with a smile and a directing wave towards an unoccupied chair next to her own next to the stage. Gaara made his way there, barely making a sound. His unique eyes never waivering from his stare up at his fellow Kage. He removed his gourd and took his seat, his expression never faultering.

“I do hope you enjoy yourself, Gaara, as I hope everyone else will,” Tsunade continued. “Now, not to prolong things too much, I will introduce the judges”. She turned towards each judge seated around the catwalk one at a time, and announced their names. “Rock Lee, Hyuuga Neji, Nara Shikamaru, Jiraiya, myself, and uh,” she caught a glimpse of the empty chair that laid front and center. “We seem to be missing a judge by the name of Sennuki Ryoushi”. Suddenly, as if it were choreographed, a puff of smoke appeared in the chair.

“Please, call me Ryu, Tsunade-hime,” a cocky yet soothing voice emitted from the cloud. As the smoke dissipated, the appearance of the flashy arrival was revealed. This was a shinobi which the likes of had never been seen in Konoha. His tanned skin immediately set him apart from most of the Leaf shinobi, aside from Kiba. His shoulder-length light brown hair was spiked downwards in the back, and came down in two long bangs in the front. A hunter’s braid caressed the right side of his shapely, handsome face. A brown cloth vest clung to his muscular build. Long legs were hidden under baggy camouflage pants. A green forehead protector hung from the belt loops, the symbol of the rock village engraved into the metal. Bandages wrapped his right thigh underneath a black kunai pouch. A black forearm protector was strapped to his left arm. He sat with a confident aura radiating from him, a smirk gracing his lips.

“Alright,” Tsunade quickly shook off the surprise from his gaudy entrance. “One of our guest judges, from the Hidden Rock Village, Ryu”. Some of the girls in the audience squealed for the attractive newcomer. “Our other guest judge has already informed me he will be late and has told me to continue on without him. I will introduce him when he arrives”.

“Now, the rules of this competition are fairly simple. Each participant was to create a routine, choose music and a proper costume for the routine. No two performances were to be the same, so as to bring some variety to the show and make sure everyone’s tastes were satisfied”. Assured that they’d get their money’s worth, the crowd cheered heartily.

“Transformation and teleportation jutsus are allowed. Other jutsus used will be allowed or result in disqualification at my discretion. Now, for the moment all of the performers have waited for,” the crowd groaned in slight disappointment Tsunade was not starting the show. The stage curtains swayed slightly. It seemed that the performers were trying to get close as possible so as to hear the announcement.

“The winner of tonight’s competition not only gets a wonderful trophy and bragging rights, but one month’s worth of pay and two weeks vacation!” The red curtains behind the Godaime rustled and shook as the obviously excited competitors celebrated as quietly as they could backstage.

“Psh,” Shikamaru scoffed. 'That’s a bunch of bullshit. How come they get two weeks vacation, and us judges only get one? We have the more mentally taxing job here'. The shadow master sighed. 'Then again, that same week’s vacation is what got me in this troublesome position'.

Turned out Neji wasn’t the only one conned into the judge’s table. Poor Shika was also duped by the devious duo of Kiba and Naruto. Their goading announcement of the time off awarded to those accepted judges paired with their playful, purposeful nibbles to his sensitive shoulders and neck was enough to get the lazy nin to pick up a pencil and hastily fill out an application.

'Those mansluts are gonna pay if this is more trouble than one week’s vacation is worth,' Shikamaru thought as he leaned his chair back and cradled his head between intertwined fingers.

Tsunade’s eyes sparkled as she stared into the darkness behind the fluorescent lighting where the audience was gathered. She didn’t have to see them to sense their anxiety and couldn’t help but smirk in amusement. She knew those she invited were in desperate need to unwind, but the fact that they hungered so strongly for searing, sinful bared flesh entertained her greatly. Well, she couldn’t keep them waiting any longer now could she?

“And now, without further a due, our first act!”


A/N: Sorry for such a short chapter. I wanted a chapter devoted to rules and who the judges were. Don't worry, they're going to get longer and longer *giggles*. Sounds sexy. Here's the seating arrangement:
Gaara is right in the corner between the main stage and the beginning of the catwalk, Tsunade is next to him, then Jiraiya, an empty chair (to be filled later), then Ryu at the head, Lee's next, then Neji then Shika. Shino got the spare seat in the corner opposite of Gaara. Kotetsu, Izumo and Genma are behind and between the Sannin and like I already mentioned, Gai and Iruka are behind and between Neji and Lee, while Asuma and Chouji are behind and between Shino and Shika. (Half of that sounded really smexy lol).

Kiba and Naruto are such mansluts. I love them. They can sweet talk anyone.