"Aren't we teammates? Why invite Sasuke and not me?"
Naruto was making a scene in front of Kano, and Kano was trying to reason with him.
"We're going to celebrate the Princess's birthday this time; it's work, not play. If you happen to make the Princess unhappy, it will affect all of us."
As Kano said this, Sasuke chimed in casually.
"Kano is right. Naruto, you only cause trouble."
"What?! Sasuke! Clearly, it's you who causes trouble!"
"Alright, Naruto, stop arguing. This trip is basically for girls only. As for Neji and Sasuke, they were invited because they're handsome and have a good image."
"I'm handsome too!"
"Then let the girls vote. Raise your hand if you think Naruto is handsome."
Of the six girls present, only Hinata and Kano raised their hands, and Kano only did so because Naruto looked so pitiful.
"Then... then raise your hand if you think Sasuke is handsome!"
Naruto was unconvinced and wanted to prove he wasn't inferior to Sasuke.
All six girls present raised their hands.
Naruto couldn't handle such a blatant blow, but he still wasn't satisfied. He wanted to try again; he had defeated Neji, so surely he was at least handsomer than Neji!
"Raise your hand if you think Neji is handsome!"
The six girls all raised their hands again. At least everyone's aesthetics were normal; handsome is handsome.
"Naruto-kun, don't be sad. You're still very excellent..."
Hinata walked over to Naruto's side and comforted him.
But how could Naruto give up so easily? If I can't beat the men, can't I beat the women?
"Seduction Technique, Transform!"
A puff of smoke emerged, and a cute little blonde girl with twin tails appeared.
"Kano-oneesama, please~ Take me with you~ I won't cause any trouble~"
This was the fetish Kano had exposed during her last "XP battle" with Jiraiya, and Naruto had mastered it completely. It could be said that this Seduction Technique was now specifically tailored for Kano!
Facing Loli Naruko's request, Kano was completely hooked.
"Of course big sister will satisfy you~ Come here and let big sister give you a hug."
Little Naruko, who was even a tiny bit shorter than Kano, leaped into Kano's arms and let her play with her.
Sasuke couldn't help but facepalm, unable to look at Kano and Naruko. He felt ashamed of his two teammates.
"How can a woman fall for the Seduction Technique!"
Although Kano was captivated by the female beauty, she still thought about it calmly.
Could Naruko join the Girls Band?
"[This... let me check Σ( ° △ °|||)︴]"
The sudden question left the rookie system dazed.
"[It seems it counts; she can join the Girls Band!!!! =͟͟͞͞(๑ò◊ó ﾉ)ﾉ]"
That's fine then; otherwise, Naruko would have just been doing odd jobs.
"Then it's a deal. After joining us, you have to perform on stage together and learn at least one instrument."
"Instruments are so hard. Kano-oneesama, can I not learn?~"
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