A tea shop in Konoha was a popular place for citizens and shinobi alike to socialise. Amongst today's customers were 4 known women in Konoha for their striking beauty and cold glare that left any man trying to approach frozen. The 4 Ice Queens of Konoha are Kurenai Yuhi, Hana Inuzuka, Yugao Uzuki, and Anko Mitarashi.
Sitting at the corner of the shop, the 4 beauties discussed mundane tasks over green tea and sweets.
Anko tapped her finger against the table," So, Yugao. How's the rehabilitation of the Sound ninja?" Anko teased the violet-haired Anbu.
Yugao glanced at the Special Jonin, " They are adapting well to Konoha law, Danzo has loosened their restrictions in the village, and thanks to Taiju's threats against his spies, the two have been good." She added.
"Hhmm –that's nice." Anko hummed loudly.
"Could you not do this in public?" Kurenai pressed her, blush creeping over her face.
"Sorry Kurenai-chan~"
"No you're not!" She shrieked.
Anko chuckled at her friend's flustered state.
Yugao watched with amusement at the antics of her fellow purple-haired companion. "Anko, when was the last time Taiju visited your division?"
"Ibiki banned him from stepping into the premises of Torture and Interrogation, after he beat our last prisoners to an inch of their lives. Anko munched on a sweet.
"Sounds like something he'd do." Hana chuckled. The Inuzuka heir was accustomed to Taiju's antics around the village, unlike Naruto, who drew attention for validation. Taiju just attracted trouble over the smallest reason, whether to test someone's strength or his mediocre attempts at courting them.
"The bastard has the balls to approach all of us at once. Who does he think he is?" Hana spat out, and a faint blush was visible on her cheeks.
Anku smirked at her friend's denial, "He's the only guy who goes for what he wants, unlike a certain white-haired Jonin –" She trailed off.
Kurenai rolled her eyes at the claim, "Oh please –he's just a madman with a fantasy of having a harem, another pervert of the village. "
"..." Yugao kept her comment to herself, watching her friends bickering about her fellow Anbu was always entertaining.
[Yakinuki spot]
Mando's Dine and Grill is a bustling spot in Konoha, famous for its interactive eating experience for guests. This was also the go-to place for what remained of Konoha's 12.
Team Guy, team Asuma, and team Kurenai's
Chunin were present in the establishment.
Shikamaru, Ino, and Choji sat at their own table, already grilling the meat. Kiba, Hinata, and Shino were at a table behind, enjoying their meal, and Team Guy was ahead of Team Asuma. Tenten rubbed her head at the rowdy Rock Lee, ranting to Neji about training plans.
"Can you please not be so loud?" Tenten urged her teammate.
"Apologies, Tenten. " Lee dramatically bowed his head.
Neji was unamused by the theatrics.
Ino smiled at Shikamaru, "You heard about the new Anbu squad?"
Shikamaru barely made eye contact, "Yeah, Squad-0. Led by Taiju and Yugao...I've seen them around lately. " He responded.
Choji was lost in his food, chewing away, oblivious to the conversation.
"Aren't the Anbu supposed to be discreet? They've been popping up in public more often. "
"They might be a special division. "Shikamaru yawned.
"I-I have encountered them once..." Hinata spoke softly,
"Oh–really?" Ino pressed on. "When did you encounter them Hinata?"
"Uhh...well..."
[Flashback]
Hinata timidly stood behind her sensei, her cloudy eyes staring at the three ninja in front of her.
Kurenai, noticing her student's worry, placed a calm hand over her," Don't be afraid, Hinata. Taiju is merely here to help with your training, right?" Kurenai pressed.
Taiju nodded, "Yeah, I'll be careful not to hurt her too badly ~"
"Taiju. Don't joke like that." Kurenai warned, glaring at him.
Putting his hands up in surrender, "My bad Kurenai-chan. I'll do my best to help the lovely Hyuga." He hummed.
"Eep!" Hinata yelped at the compliment, face blooming red."I-I...I..."
"Stop teasing the poor girl, you perv." Tayuya elbowed his side. He winced at the blow.
Marching forward, Tayuya dropped her weapons, balling her fist, she approached the Hyuga." Let's see if your gentle fist in action. " She grinned excitedly.
"Tayuya wait–" Kurenai's call waa ignored as the redhead charget at Hinata.