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6. Shopping, Every man’s nightmare.

Naruto and Choji stood back and waited as Neji and Sasuke went through the signs to set their transformation into effect. Neji had opted for a more subdued look, as he had nursed a blister from the previous day, so was dressed for a comfortable day at home. He was fully female, but wearing pants and a t-shirt. His feet in comfortable shoes and he even slid out of those and into some slippers.
Sasuke was not so. He had to outdo the Hyuuga and was wearing a loose blouse, like he had seen Sakura wear once, and it was tucked into an extremely short miniskirt, held by a large black belt and he had even gone so far as to wear stocking with low heal pumps. His hair was long and down, curling around his shoulders and barely exposing his open front collar and silver necklace with a heart shaped locket. He even remembered a small black purse with a shoulder strap, which he opened immediately and pulled out a tube of dark red lipstick. Posing as if watched by a crowd in need of convincing, he carefully applied the rouge and dropped it back into his purse.
Naruto purred in appreciation, as Choji nudged him.
The two young Shinobi began their preparations, as Neji fetched the bag. In no time at all there were the two darling little tots, sitting on the floor in their birthday suits.
Neji opened the bag and began digging out supplies, only to find that Sasuke had already diapered and dressed Naruto and was, sort of, holding him. The Hyuuga shrugged and prepared his own child.
When they had them both dressed, Sasuke had a suggestion. “Neji, um I mean Meneji?” he corrected, raising the pitch of his voice. “What do you say to some shopping? I know we can always just adjust the Jutsu, but we can’t go to this resort without luggage. I went to the bank this morning, so I’ll buy.” And the transformed Hyuuga could think of no argument. “Good, first thing we need to buy is a stroller for the poop machine.”
“Okay, I’ll leave a note for Shikamaru and Kankurou. They can meet us later, after they finish filling in Tsunade.” Neji, I mean Meneji said, as she pulled out a piece of paper.
Soon, they were traveling down the street, carrying a baby on one arm and a supply bag on the other. Sasuke, er Sasuru stopped at a shop that carried jewelry and purses. He, I mean she, pulled Meneji in behind her quickly. Meneji was frustrated at the rough treatment.
“What do you need here?” she asked.
“Nothing, but I just saw Sakura and Hinata headed this way. I could probably pull it off, but wouldn’t your cousin know of another Hyuuga from out of this town?” the dark beauty said.
Meneji cursed lightly, as the Uchiha gawked. The word seemed foreign coming out of the other’s mouth.
“Hey, Language!” Sasuke said covering Naruto’s ears, then mentally kicking himself.
“We need to get out of here. Hinata loves purses. I’d bet she shops here a lot.” Meneji said, looking for another exit.
"Look, you don’t have those freaky eyes in this form, so just play it cool. If they come in, let me do the talking. I can come up with a good story, I hope.” And Meneji winced at the thought.
Sure enough, the two young kunoichi headed directly for the shop. Sasuru moved behind a rack pushing the Hyuuga ahead of her and watched them head for the counter to look over the items displayed.
“I think it’s this one.” Hinata said, pointing to the jewelry. Sakura leaned over the case and awed appreciatively. They chattered like squirrels and Sasuru was ready to retch, when the pink haired medic turned around.
“Oh, hello.” She said, eyeing the new girl with distrust. Sasuru stepped out, pushing Meneji back as she did.
“Hello.” She said, not offering any more.
“We haven’t met. I’m Haruna Sakura, and this is Hyuuga Hinata. Are you new in the village?” she asked, noting the baby, she added. “Oh, how cute!”
“Mmm, yes. We are visiting for a couple of days. My um, husband is a very important Sand Emissary.” Sasuru said, shifting Naruto out of the girls reach. “My name is Sasuru, and this is Shuuie.”
“Ah, he’s just precious. Can I hold him, please? I have wanted a baby for so long, but my eh, boyfriend just hasn’t even proposed yet. I’ll wear him down, though. But, I just love babies. Please????” Sakura said, her eyes wide with hope.
Sasuke had always hated those eyes, and Sasuru was still Sasuke. “Fine. But just for a minute.” She said, stepping forward and handing the baby to the girl.
“Oh, you are just adorable, Shuuie. I bet your Daddy just loves you, too. Who couldn’t love a sweet thing like you? You remind me of someone,” she said, and Sasuru quickly snatched the child away.
“He looks like the mailman.” She said, turning so the baby was hidden behind her.
“Oh, um right. Well, I hope you like our little village, Sasuru-chan, and if you need anything,” she began.
“Actually, I was looking for a store that carries baby things, and for some personal items to accentuate my wardrobe. Do you know any place like that?” Sasuru asked, smiling a confusingly friendly smile.
“Oh, well yes. There is a store just around the corner. It has real cute baby things. I bought a present for my friend’s baby shower there, just last week. And there is a great store for ladies wear on the third block down, I think its called Kunoichi Palace.” She explained the directions and then Hinata tugged on her sleeve.
“We need to go. Kiba-kun is going to be waiting, and I don’t want him to know I peeked at the ring.” She told her friend and the medic girl nodded.
“It was nice to meet you, I hope you come back again.” She said as she slipped out the door.
Sasuru breathed out a sigh of relief as Meneji stepped out from her hiding place.
“That was too close. Let’s go find your stores and hope we don’t see anyone else before Shikamaru shows up. I trust his genius more than yours.” Meneji said, pushing the other ahead of her out the door.
A half an hour later they were sitting in a small dumpling shop, resting and having a snack, when Shikamaru and Kankurou finally found them. The two men sat down and eyed the two children strapped into strollers that were loaded with dangling bags and a pile of boxes that sat nearby.
“Been shopping, ladies?” the shadow ninja asked. Meneji rolled her eyes and pointed to the other transformed ninja.
“Who knew that Uchiha Sasuke was a closet mall-rat? You can take the jutsu out of the man but once he’s been shopping there’s no stopping him.”
Sasuru just returned her look with a glare, and popped another dumpling into her mouth.
Kankurou watched her chew it and then leaned over. “God, do that again.” He said, smiling at the Uchiha prodigy. “I have never seen anyone eat something and make it look so sexy.”
“Mmmm, and it’s just delicious, too.” Sasuru said, popping another in and chewing it dramatically.
“Is that just the Jutsu, or can you do that as a man, too?” he asked, and the Sharingan eyes swirled before him.
“I do everything the same. My appeal is no jutsu, so don’t underestimate me, Sandman,” she said, and Kankurou noticed a starburst in the center black swirl and he was momentarily trapped by it.
Shikamaru shook him and glared at the Uchiha. “Save that for the mission, Sasuke.” He said, waving his hand before the still mesmerized Sand Ninja. Sasuru just shrugged and popped another dumpling into her mouth.
Meneji was silent as her boyfriend stood, grabbed the pile of boxes and handed them to Kankurou. Then, he pushed one stroller out of the shop. “Come on Sasuru, let’s see if we can get this shoppingitis out of your system.” He said, not even turning as they followed him to the next shop.
When they returned to the apartment, both men were loaded with boxes and bags, the strollers were nearly toppling from the weight and a set of luggage was to be delivered later.
Meneji quickly lifted Choji-chan out of the stroller and took him to be changed. Sasuru dropped onto the couch and looked directly at Naruto. “I suppose you have a little present for me, huh?” he said and the baby cooed back at him. Naruto-chan kicked his feet in the new baby ninja sandals that Sasuru had bought him, and waved his hands at the man/woman. "Poopy," he gurgled. Sasuru sighed and lifted him out of his perch, carrying him down the hall to the changing table in Choji’s room.
Shikamaru had dropped his pile onto a table and headed for the kitchen followed by the Sand ninja.
Kankurou wanted some answers and he had a feeling Shikamaru had them. He was a genius after all, and the mission may require the puppet master to know this.
“Okay, what was that thing Uchiha did to me?” he said, leaning against a counter while the Jounin began emptying the refrigerator. Shikamaru looked up and almost lied. But, it was for the mission and he didn’t want the man to be a liability in the long run.
“You have heard of the Mangekyou Sharingan, right?” he asked, and the sandman nodded. “It is fairly difficult to come by. The requirements are a little gruesome. Itachi has it, and it is a scary thing. I wouldn’t want to meet him in a dark alley without Sasuke and Naruto around.”
“Yeah, I heard he beat Kakashi with it.” Kankurou said.
“Yep. Well, when Sasuke came back from Orochimaru’s he began researching the thing. Turns out it isn’t the only advanced form of the family’s bloodline limit. There are three. Mangekyou is only the hardest to achieve, not the most powerful. The Seidan Sharingan is actually the stronger of the two, but can be overshadowed completely by the Dainichi Sharingan. Sasuke has mastered the Seidan and is working on the Dainichi. I imagine he’ll have it soon. His research has proved that the Mangekyou causes madness in the user, and believes that is what overcame his brother. The Dainichi is his only cure. If Sasuke can gain it, he could save his brother. He isn’t an avenger anymore, now he is a rescuer. It’s a better look on him.”
“So, the Mangekyou drove Itachi to kill his family? Wow, what a thing to find out. I guess I should cut the guy some slack, but it’s just too fun to ruffle his feathers. Gaara got me started, you know. My brother is a little stuck on the dude. If he could see him like this, whew!” and Shikamaru stared back in shock.
“Gaara has the hots for Sasuke? I thought he was obsessed with Naruto?” and Kankurou smiled a very wicked smile.
“My brother never sleeps. He needs more stimulation than most.” And he left the genius to figure that one out.


:: A few more translations

Shuuhaijin means Mailman
Mangekyou means Kaleidoscope
Dainichi means Great sun
Seidan means Star Cluster

Vashta - Ino's story is in the story I have called 'Ino blink of the Eye'. There are others also. Enjoy.

ChealseaR - I think I recognize your name. Well, glad your having a good time. Wait till you get to the next chapter, Bath time. Okay so here is a little shopping trip with Sasuke and company.

Has anyone out there figured out what Sasuke's issues are???

Next chapter is Bath time is a New Mother’s Playtime
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