ʙᴏɴᴅꜱ ᴏꜰ ᴛʜᴇ ꜱʜɪɴᴏʙɪ | 𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗼 𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀

Chapter 17: Game Night

With the mission temporarily on hold and the evening casting a warm glow over Tazuna's home, Team 7 decided to take a well-deserved break and have some fun. They gathered in the living room, where an assortment of board games and card decks were spread out on the floor.

"Naruto, you're up first!" (Y/n) declared, grabbing a deck of cards. She shuffled them expertly and then held them out to Naruto.

Naruto eagerly drew a card, revealing a dare: "Perform a ninja impression."

"Nope, no impressions tonight!" Sakura chimed in with a smirk. "Just follow the dare on the card."

Naruto sighed in relief, spared from showcasing his questionable impersonation skills. He proceeded to complete the dare, which involved him telling an embarrassing childhood story. Laughter filled the room as Naruto shared his tale.

Next, it was Sakura's turn, followed by Sasuke. The dares varied from dancing to telling cheesy jokes, each bringing bouts of laughter and camaraderie. (Y/n) kept the energy high, her infectious enthusiasm making the game a memorable one.

As the card game came to an end, the group transitioned to a game of spin the bottle, albeit with a twist—it was just the four of them playing. The bottle landed on (Y/n) first, leading to her receiving a dare: "Share your most embarrassing moment as a shinobi."

Blushing, (Y/n) recounted a mishap during her early training days that had left her covered in mud and clinging to a tree branch for dear life. Her friends couldn't contain their laughter, and soon, it was their turn to share their own embarrassing stories.

With the card game and spin the bottle behind them, the group decided to call it a night. However, a mischievous glint sparked in Naruto's eyes. "Hey, how about a good old-fashioned pillow fight before bed?"

The idea was met with enthusiasm, and in no time, pillows were flying through the air. Feathers floated like snowflakes as the room turned into a battleground of laughter and playful chaos.

(Y/n) and Sasuke, perhaps the most competitive of the group, found themselves as the last standing contenders. The others had been overwhelmed by the flurry of pillows.

With a determined gleam in his eye, Sasuke lunged at (Y/n), pillow in hand. She dodged and retaliated, and soon, it became a heated one-on-one battle. Pillows collided, and laughter rang through the room.

In the end, Sasuke managed to pin (Y/n) down, his pillow held triumphantly above her. She giggled uncontrollably, surrendering to his victory. "Okay, okay, you win!"

Sasuke's competitive spirit softened into a smirk as he continued to tease her, tapping her gently with the pillow. "You admit defeat?"

(Y/n) laughed, her heart warmed by the genuine bond she shared with her teammates. "Yes, yes, you win!"

Their laughter echoed in the room, filling it with a sense of camaraderie that went beyond their roles as shinobi. As they settled into their makeshift beds for the night, the Land of Waves had become a place of adventure and friendship, where even the most competitive moments were cherished memories.

After the exhilarating game night and the pillow fight, Team 7 settled into their sleeping arrangements for the night. Tazuna's home had a cozy, rustic feel, with futons spread out on the floor for a good night's rest.

(Y/n), feeling a sense of closeness to her teammates, decided to use her unique abilities before drifting off to sleep. She had the power to peer into people's dreams, and tonight, she was curious about what filled the minds of her fellow shinobi.

As she closed her eyes and concentrated, she found herself transported into the dream world of Naruto. In his dream, he stood at the top of the Hokage Monument, wearing the Hokage's hat with pride. The villagers cheered his name, and his face lit up with the joy of fulfilling his lifelong dream.

Next, she ventured into Sakura's dream. In it, Sakura stood in a serene garden, surrounded by blossoming cherry trees. In the dream, she was a renowned medic-nin, known far and wide for her healing abilities. Patients from all corners of the ninja world came to her for help, and Sakura tended to them with unwavering compassion.

Sasuke's dream was a stark contrast to his usual stoic demeanor. In it, he found himself standing in a peaceful meadow, basking in the warmth of the sun. There, he was reunited with his family—his parents and his older brother, Itachi. In this dream, he experienced the love and camaraderie that he had longed for.

Lastly, (Y/n) delved into her own dream. She stood atop a mountain peak, surrounded by swirling winds. As she looked out into the horizon, she saw herself mastering her clan's hidden jutsu—the Elemental Dragons. Each of the five elemental dragons soared through the sky, and she felt an overwhelming sense of power and belonging.

With a gentle smile, (Y/n) withdrew from their dreams and returned to the realm of reality. She was touched by the aspirations and desires that filled her teammates' hearts, dreams that fueled their determination to become great shinobi.

As she lay down on her futon and closed her eyes, she felt a profound connection to her team. In the Land of Waves, amidst uncertainty and danger, they had forged a bond that transcended the battlefield. With the dreams of Team 7 still fresh in her mind, (Y/n) drifted into a peaceful slumber, knowing that their journey had only just begun.