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Chapter 8 - Chapter 8: This Thread Has Never Been Straight

Madara Uchiha's sudden outburst hit hard. The Fourth Raikage couldn't help but agree, the logic was too sound.

Fourth Raikage Darui: ...Madara, that actually makes sense.

Madara Uchiha: I don't care! I won't wear it! No way!

System: Judging Fourth Raikage Darui's answer ("1"), incorrect!Penalty: Cosplay maid hairpin selfie posted to the group!

Madara Uchiha: Haha!

Fourth Raikage Darui: ???

System: Three minutes up. Forced costume change and selfie upload initiated!

Madara Uchiha: Damn you all!

The shinobi world sharpened their metaphorical kunai, eagerly waiting to see the legendary Uchiha in frilly dresses.

Madara Uchiha: (image)Izuna Uchiha: (image)

The group went completely silent.

Madara's broad frame, long glossy hair cascading past his waist, a gentle smile, loving eyes... this was the Madara Uchiha?

By contrast, Izuna blushed like a schoolgirl, coughed lightly, and posed stiffly. He had donned the outfit in a single instant and uploaded it without hesitation.

Madara, on the other hand, resisted until the system took control. When his selfie posted, it looked as if he was joyfully serving tea.

Madara Uchiha: You saw nothing! Think otherwise and I'll Susanoo crush you!

Fourth Raikage Darui: It's just a maid costume. Madara did it, so what's the big deal?

Ohnoki: Understood, understood. We saw nothing.

Madara Uchiha: You said Madara did it? Just wait till I revive. Not even Hashirama will save you then!

Mizukage Mei Terumi: That's the bravery of the Fourth Raikage, son of the Third indeed.

System: Judging Mizukage Mei Terumi's answer ("4,3"), incorrect!Penalty: Cosplay maid hairpin selfie with a kiss pose!

Mei Terumi: ??? A kiss pose? That's it?

Third Raikage: That's not my son!

Fourth Raikage Darui: In the next life, he might really be mine.

Third Raikage: Madara, teach him a lesson. Punch or slash him, your choice.

Fourth Raikage Darui: (image)

Second Raikage: We were bored playing cards. Had to drag someone in who wouldn't cheat.

System: Judging Second Raikage's answer ("3"), incorrect!Penalty: Cosplay maid hairpin selfie posted!

First Raikage: Ahem...

Second Raikage: Hmph! I'm fearless. Here! (image)

The Second Raikage's photo said everything his words didn't. The stiff pose, the gritted teeth, the raging eyes behind the ribboned headband.

Rasa: Honestly, Raikage always rush in headfirst.

Mei Terumi: Rasa, aren't you dead? Why not speak up? (image) This costume is so awkward.

Rasa: I'm bewildered, but best to remain cautious.

Orochimaru: You weren't very cautious when you died.

Rasa: Screw you! Get lost!

Orochimaru: Didn't you see me send Sarutobi to the grave?

Rasa: ...Thanks to you and your entire clan.

Jiraiya: Great material! But hey, Orochimaru and Rasa... really? Neither of you interested in beautiful women? Are you both... impotent? (grins)

Rasa: ??? You're the impotent one. Everyone knows that.

Orochimaru: I lack such mundane desires.

Orochimaru, dressed in a high-cut maid outfit and oversized apron, muttered coldly, "I lack such earthly yearnings."

Jiraiya: Watch out, Rasa's about to snap!

Rasa: I've lost it? You ever tried wearing this frilly thing?

Kaguya: You like men?

Orochimaru: No wonder you kept staring at me...

Tsunade: Popcorn time!

Mei Terumi: Popcorn time!

While everyone was distracted by Mei's kiss-pose maid photo, Madara silently slipped away using Water Release.

Fourth Raikage Darui: Enough of this. Just some men in dresses. So what? Since Madara got it wrong... what was the correct answer?

Madara was still fuming. Just when everyone started to forget, Darui dragged the shame right back into the spotlight.

Tsunade: @Shikaku Nara, analyze this!

Tsunade turned toward Shikaku, then paused.

Shikaku Nara: Madara's answer only counted after the first few replays. What matters is how many times Naruto fell in total, both before and after.

Tsunade: Isn't that obvious?

Shikaku Nara: ...You're the one who asked me.

Sasuke Uchiha: Seven times!

System: Judging Sasuke Uchiha's answer ("7"), correct!Reward: Naruto's Chakra Outfit Experience Card ×1

Madara Uchiha: ??? Why didn't you say so earlier? You embarrassed your whole clan!

Fourth Raikage Darui: He's got a point...

Sasuke Uchiha: I didn't get the chance. Just as I was about to speak, Madara interrupted, then Darui chimed in, then Mei answered 4 and 3... and the Second said 3. What was I supposed to do?

Madara Uchiha: ...

Izuna Uchiha: Brother, he has a point.

Fourth Raikage Darui: Is being fast really a sin?

Mei Terumi: Fast is fine... but persistence is what counts.

Rasa: This entire thread has always been twisted.

Shikaku Nara: It was never straight to begin with.

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