#choujikarui

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#chokaruiweek26 @mybtrflykindred

New Beginnings - wedding day!

The butterflies won't leave her alone 🤭🦋

Thank you to @servenna for helping with the lines!

[madara-fate]

When did you start shipping each canon pairing?

Naruto and Hinata - During the Chuunin Exams, Hinata offering Naruto treatment after his victory, Naruto offering Hinata support during her fight with Neji, and Hinata using Naruto as inspiration during said fight. The "Proud Failure" speech was the cherry on top.

Sasuke and Sakura - During the Forest of Death, Sasuke going on a Curse Seal infused rampage after asking Sakura who did that to her, confirmed that although it wasn't romantic on his part, he still considered Sakura as someone important to him. And of course, Sakura calming Sasuke down with an embrace from behind and a heartfelt plea for him to stop, because that wasn't who he was, and she didn't want him to sink any further into darkness.

Shikamaru and Temari - When Temari saved Shikamaru from Tayuya, and then gave him that radiant smile. Those two always just had a very natural chemistry with each other.

Sai and Ino - During Shikamaru Hiden, when Ino read Sai’s letter, had seen the grief in his handwriting, and she “had felt Sai’s suffering so keenly that it hurt” - This was a key indication that her feelings for him were now very serious. Her later diving into Sai's mind to bring him back only solidified my status as a shipper.

Chouji and Karui - During Sakura Hiden, when she and Ino were gossiping, and the topic of Chouji paying rather frequent visits to the Cloud village was brought up between the two of them.

[thespookymoth]

Lollipop💉🔥🍭

Naruto Smut Monday 2021 February

@naruto-smut-monday​

➡️Lollipop by SpookyMoth 

Pairing: Akimichi Chouji / Karui

Characters: Akimichi Chouji, Karui, Yamanaka Ino

Content: F/M, Anniversary, Sexual Roleplay, Smut, Modern AU When Karui decides to celebrate her first year anniversary with her husband, she wants to make it special. She gets more and frustrated, until Ino lends her a helping hand to find some lingerie to seduce Chouji... “Karui?”

“I don’t know someone called that name,” she says with a purr, changing the normal tone of her voice to something deeper. “I am your personal nurse Mimi.”

[misssunflowersandsangria]

Work in Progress Wednesday

Creators: work on or post something from your WIP. This is your weekly reminder to get something down on paper (real or virtual). It’s also a chance to share your progress with your followers and give them a sneak peek of what’s to come!

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Hello all!  I’ve been feeling...well I’m not too sure honestly.  Writing has been a little weird these last few months weeks so I wanted to use this just as a way to motivate myself a little with what I’ve already come up with and hopefully, it will push me to write/finish some of those WIPs.  Be gentle these are still really rough ... and if I do get around to writing them I might change some stuff around...

There are so many different stories that I’ve started that I might never finish so I wanted them to live somewhere.  

There’s a few ShikaTema, SaiIno and one ChoKarui (also some starts to my Lemonade Series so be aware of titles/notes)

**I’ll update this as new ideas come about.  They will appear first in the post. 

Previews after the cut. 

Knots (Part 3 of “Ties that Bind Series”- ShikaTema, Suna Sibs)

“I’m worried, she’s really sick.”

“Maybe it's like ya know.  That time of the month.”  Kankuro’s voice dropped to a whisper. 

“You idiot.  You absolute moron.”  Temari's voice shot back through the layers of blankets. 

“I think she's okay.”

“Temari, are you okay?”  Gaara asked carefully.  

She nodded her head.  “I’m fine.  Everything is just fine.  Why do you ask?”

“Well you’ve been locked in your room for days now.  You haven’t snapped at anyone or called me stupid.  We’re getting concerned.”

She sighed, taking a deep breath seeing the worry clear in their eyes.

“Shikamaru proposed.”

Their expressions brightened.   “Temari! That’s great, congratulations!”

“We should be celebrating.”  Kankurou stared at his sister curiously.  Gaara was right.  Something was wrong.  “Why isn’t Nara here?”

“I couldn’t say yes.”

Their eyes shot wide open. “Temari?”

“Shikamaru needs to be in Konoha and I couldn’t leave you two and Suna.  Who am I if i’m not Temari of the Desert?”  She knew that she made the right decision.  She couldn’t just leave her brothers and Suna because of something as trivial as love right?  This was the right thing to do.  She assured herself but then why did her heart feel like it was tied up in knots?

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Candles (SaiIno-One Shot)

The concept of birthdays had always been foreign to Sai.  He’d never learned the actual date of his birth and never realized that such days were cause for celebration.  So much of his past and the circumstances by which he’d become part of the Root were shrouded in darkness.  The one person that could tell him when his actual birthday was, was dead.

 There were little events that were celebrated in the Foundation.  Completion of missions, not dying on said missions were the two events in which he could remember “celebrating.”  Other than that there was little else that would be cause for celebration.

Once he started becoming more a part of the village he learned early on that birthdays were actually important milestones.  Whether they were small, intimate gatherings of close family and friends or large, elaborate events, birthdays were something to celebrate.  They were time markers and allowed the celebrant to reflect on all their past experiences and look forward to all the wonderful experiences that lie ahead.  Perhaps that was why birthdays were never celebrated.  No one in the Root had a clear memory of their past.  Each mission could be life or death so it was foolish to believe that there was a future to look forward to.  

Still, as he began to settle actual roots, and the path in which he wanted to walk a birthday seemed like an important element to have.  Everyone had a birthday, he deserved one too.  The actual date though was to be determined.  There were few actual dates that held any value so selecting a random one out of the year was difficult.  It also seemed strange to arbitrarily pick a date as well. 

“Ino?  I have a request.”

“Of course Sai, anything.”

“Would you mind sharing your birthday with me?”

“What?”

“I don’t know when my actual birthday is.  Such things weren’t considered important.  One day I’d like to find out but for now if you don’t mind I’d like to share my birthday with you.  It’s not something that we need to announce or even really recognize but I’d like to have a date, a number that I can put down.  I feel like the day I met you I was reborn in a sense.  That my real life started.  I can  understand if you don’t-”

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Stolen (Multi Chap AU ShikaTema ):

Shikamaru watched her closely and saw the shift in her eyes.  Where she’d been terrified initially he noticed a kind of calm and peace.  He released the shadow binds around her wrists but sent more to surround her creating a maze of shadows and lines. 

“Don’t fear the shadows Temari.  Learn to dance amongst them.”

Temari with focused eyes and a determined spirit moved gracefully between the lines.  She landed in pockets of light and moved swiftly before she could become trapped.  He watched on enchanted as she leaped and moved effortlessly avoiding what he threw at her.  It was as though she was floating, gliding in the wind above the darkness.

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Runways (Model AU ShikaTema):

Unrestrained raged swirled in Shikamaru’s normally soft brown eyes as he held Temari’s shaking body.  His glare was heavy on the cowering figure trembling on the floor. 

“My family will bury you.  I will make sure that you never work in this industry again.”

Temari was taken aback by the ice in his voice and all she wanted was for this night to be over and for life to return to normal. “Shikamaru...”  Temari’s voice quivered in a frighteningly unfamiliar way and his protective hold tightened.

“I’m sorry-” 

In spite of himself, Shikamaru laughed off the worthless attempt to quell his anger.  “It’s far too late for apologies.  I suggest that you leave now. That you make it so that no one remembers your name or face because by the time that I’m done you will wish that you never crossed a Nara.”

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Stalemate (Mafia AU, ShikaTema)

Shikamaru’s midnight eyes surveyed the crash of sweaty bodies moving and pulsating to a heavy beat. He took a long drag of his cigarette overwhelmed by the sheer number of people and heavy bass. It wasn’t often that he made the trek out here often depending on his associates to check on their businesses.  His father told him though that it was important for the king to be seen by his people.  

For a while, his family had to operate in the shadows.  That was no longer the case.  The Naras, Akimichis, and Yamanaka’s ruled this area.  Government officials, police officers anyone who had “power” were all on their payroll.  Very few things happened in this city without them knowing.  Everyone knew who they were and they no longer tried to hide it.  

When he was younger he’d complained constantly that this was a drag. He never wanted to become the head of the Nara crime family.  It wasn’t his choice, it was his destiny.  Still, he grew into the role and had accomplished more than they’d ever dreamed. 

He didn’t delight in the benefits of being an infamous crime boss. The club was far too loud. The women who threw themselves at him were too troublesome. 

His eyes continued to scan the room before they fell upon one person his heart began to beat wildly. From where he stood he could tell she was a striking blonde but there was something different.  Something was drawing him towards her.  He studied her for a while.  Becoming increasingly frustrated as she flirted and smiled at the club patrons.  His hands clutched painfully around the balcony railing as he tried to keep his anger in check. 

He called his security detail over.

“The blonde bartender, bring her to my office.”

“Yes sir.” 

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Protective Instincts (Mafia AU, SaiIno, Mafia Princess Ino, Bodyguard Sai *same universe as “Stalemate” ^)

The tension in the back of the SUV was suffocating.  The air heavy, anger rolling off of the man sitting next to her. 

“Sai...I-”  Ino began before being cut off.  

“Don’t, I’m barely holding it together right now.  I just need a minute.”

A beat of silence passed. “Are you mad at me?”  She pouted and despite how angry and upset he was Sai shook his head.  

“No, I could never be mad at you.  I’m mad at your actions and the stupid risks you take but no, never at you.”  

Satisfied with his response and sensing that he was calmer Ino crawled into his lap settling her head against his chest.

He knew that he should push her away.  It wasn’t necessarily appropriate for her to be this familiar with him but she melted so perfectly against him. He felt whole when she was in his arms. 

“I’m sorry Sai, I should have told you.  I just wanted a regular fun, night out.”

“But you’re not a regular person.  You put yourself at risk.”

“Sai, it’s one of our clubs, nothing was going to happen.”

“I can’t take that chance, Princess.  I knew that I shouldn't have taken the night off.  The person on your guard tonight is fucking dead.”

Her eyes widened feeling guilt crash over her.  She still had to learn that her decisions had very real consequences.  “Sai, no.  Please, it’s not his fault.  I snuck out.  I manipulated and orchestrated the whole thing.  Please don’t take it out on him.”

“Ino.”

She forced his gaze to meet hers.  “I’ll deal with my dad if it gets to him. Please.”

“Fuck, fine.  He and I are going to have a talk for sure but that will be all.  I promise.”

Ino sighed in relief knowing that he’d keep his promise.  “Thank you.”

“Why did you take tonight off?  It’s not like you.”

He took a deep breath his fingers pushing back stray hairs away from her eyes.  “I just needed a break, Beautiful.  Clearly, it didn’t last long.  I can’t take my eyes off of you for a second.”

She relaxed into his chest.  “I like your eyes on me.”

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Obscura (NSFW SaiIno- Lemonade Series) -Idea courtesy of @ promptmaker 

Sai grinned as Ino moved into the next pose. She was a natural in front of the camera and seeing that smile always made him happy. 

He’d purchased the camera recently as an attempt to explore a new artistic medium. Especially now that he had memories worth capturing. Ino happily volunteered to be his subject. He was thankful that after this he’d have a whole set of photos of his Light. 

“Great job Beautiful these look incredible.” He complimented her drawing her into a kiss. 

“Thank you, Sai.”  She paused for a minute before her eyes lifted back to his a playful look in those baby blues. 

“I have an idea for a for pictures if you don’t mind.” 

He nodded excitedly about the prospect. He enjoyed any time that they shared together.  “Of course not Beautiful, whatever you’d like.  Let me just adjust these lights.” 

When he turned back around he was surprised to see that she’d removed her top and was now leaning forward her breasts heavy and exposed.  A mischievous smile across her lips.  

“Fuck.”  He breathed.  So she wanted those kinds of pictures.

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Main Course (NSFW ChoKarui- Lemonade Series -Idea courtesy of @ promptmaker

“I made you all your favorite food and this is what you want to do instead.”  Karui teased Chouji her honey eyes glowing with anticipation.  

Chouji grinned as his mouth descended over her delicate neck.  “I think that you’re mistaken Sweetheart.  You are by far my favorite thing to eat.”  She could feel his grin against her skin.  

“Besides, if you didn’t want this to happen you would know better than to make yourself look so appetizing.”  He countered his hands grazing over the skin that the apron left exposed.

Goosebumps erupted over her skin her breathing coming out in short pants.  “Well, perhaps we should have dessert first.”

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So that’s what we’ve got folks.  Actually even just making this post is inspiring me to finish/write!  Are there any that you’re interested in reading?  thank you for getting this far and for supporting me. 

[madara-fate]

From each Canon couple, who do you think slipped the tongue the first time during Kissing?

NH - Naruto

SS - Sakura

ST - I honestly don't know

SI - I honestly don't know

CK - Karui

[madara-fate]

From the pairings NaruHina, SasuSaku, ShikaTema, InoSai, and ChoKarui, how do you think their sex lives are?

NaruHina - They always seem like the most innocent ones on the surface, like those who prefer to “make love” rather than to “have sex”, but no one realises that Hinata is actually loud as fuck.

SasuSaku - They hold the undisputed record for having had by far the most sex in very public and very obscure locations. It’s a habit they got into during their travels where an inn wasn’t always readily available.

ShikaTema - They’re the ones most likely to have sex as a stress reliever after a hard day of work.

InoSai - They have sex the most frequently, and are also the most kinky.

ChojiKarui - Their sex life is the most erratic. One moment Chouji’s in control going slow, then the next moment, Karui’s in control and riding him into oblivion.

[misssunflowersandsangria]

My True Love Gave to Me

Merry Christmas Eve from my corner of the world :D Enjoy some fun, fashionable fluff for Ino Shika Cho.

Chapter 10:  Matching Sweaters (InoShikaCho)

When they were younger, each year  Ino, Shikamaru and Chouji had been forced into tacky, itchy and far too warm matching sweaters. Their mothers claimed that it was to build clan unity and team bonding. Their fathers provided no reprieve as their wives had strong-armed them into wearing those same horrendous clothes. There was some relief in that they were all suffering the same fate.  They were all too afraid of the collective power of the three clans matriarchs that the sweaters stayed on all day. This was despite how much they complained and tried to lose them. 

At the end of the night, they’d all take a picture together. The mothers looking all too proud, fathers clearly there against their wills and the children with silly faces their version of a silent protest. Despite how ridiculous they all looked each family would display that photo proudly in their home. 

 As the years passed the tradition continued. In spite of loss, death, tragedy, and war InoShikaCho would find themselves dressed in the most obnoxious sweaters Konoha had to offer.  Now that they were older Ino, Shikamaru and Chouji would rotate responsibility for finding the matching family sweater. Each year it became a competition for who could find the ugliest one.  There would be flowers, butterflies and way too many deer. Some years the sweaters would light up, make sounds or jingle each time you took a step. Some years they were more solemn or more vibrant.  No matter what they looked like, they always took that one family picture altogether.

As their families expanded their partners joined in on the tradition. Sai, Temari, and Karui loved the tradition as they collectively had very few this is one that they could get behind. Sai’s selections were always colorful and bright. Temari’s paid homage to Suna or her jutsu and had colorful prints of fans. She loved it so much that she included Gaara and Kankuro and would send them the family sweater. They would then take their own photo. Karui’s were their favorite as the sweaters seemed as soft as the clouds from where she hailed. The sweaters were obnoxious, the photo chaotic but they were happy and together. 

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“I don’t understand the point of this.”

“What a drag.”

“This isn’t fashionable at all.”  

The three couples smiled at one another as their children complained.  They could easily see their younger selves in those annoyed faces. When they were smaller this was far easier. Now that they were older their protests were louder and more vocal. 

“Quit whining!” The three matriarchs demanded and it was enough to instill fear and silence. None of them were stupid enough to face the wrath of the InoShikaCho mothers. 

So they took their picture. Three different families connected through something stronger than blood. Their bond was forged in fire and founded on trust, sacrifice, and mutual respect. And while their children may not understand it quite yet moments like this would only solidify that bond. 

 The grandparents sat in the center faces bright and beaming thankful for silly traditions that had lasted through the years. Images of those that had passed held in caring hands.  Their children gazing adoringly at their partners. And their children sulking, with annoyance present on their faces.

3 generations present each bringing with it their own legends and experiences. 3 generations strong in the midst of loss and destruction. 3 generations that would survive and endure to ensure many more to come. 

Chapter 1:  Mistletoe (Shikamaru/Temari)

Chapter 2: Snow (Chouji/Karui)

Chapter 3: Fire (Sai/Ino)

Chapter 4:  Peppermint (Shikamaru/Temari)

Chapter 5:  Cookies (Chouji/Karui)

Chapter 6: Lights (Sai/Ino)

Chapter 7:  Deer (Shikamaru/Temari)

Chapter 8: Presents (Chouji/Karui)

Chapter 9:  The List (Sai/Ino)

Chapter 10:  Matching Sweaters (InoShikaCho)

[misssunflowersandsangria]

My True Love Gave to Me

Authors Note: Hello everyone!  I have a new ficlet collection for Team 10 that features all those things we think about during the Winter season and the holidays.  Most of the stories won’t explicitly state that it’s Christmas time but it will feature some element of Christmas or holidays.  It’s supposed to be the 12 Days of Christmas but I started late…oops  Either way, enjoy!  

I had to change how I posted this because updating each chapter here and on A03 was too much work.  I’ll update this post as I add a new chapter :D

Chapter 6:  Lights (Sai/Ino)

When Ino was younger, during this time of the year, her father would take her to the village and they’d stroll along familiar paths that had been dressed up in a million tiny lights.  The village would come alive gleaming and glowing. She could stare at them for hours drawn to their colors and warmth. It felt like they would dazzle and shine just for her. She would race ahead of him chasing the bright colors while he just chuckled and did his best to catch up with her. 

They would walk hand in hand looking at each display then get treats and talk about which ones were their favorites. 

Her eyes would sparkle and he’d tell her that of the millions of glowing lights she shined the brightest. 

She would then fall asleep while he carried her on his back as the brilliant lights illuminated their way home. It was a treasured tradition that they shared no matter how crazy their lives got or missions they’d been sent on. They always walked together amongst the lights. 

 This year when Ino saw the displays going up and strands being strung on roofs and windows she felt her heart breaking all over again. The war had stolen her father from her and along with him robbed her of a precious experience. The idea of walking along well-known paths without his hand in hers felt too tragic and so she turned away from it. She barricaded herself in her home refusing to believe that they could continue this tradition without him there. Her mom, Shikamaru, and Chouji tried to reach her knowing how much it hurt, but they couldn’t pull her out of that dark place. Her daddy was gone and she had no one to look at the lights with, she wanted to be sad.

 Ino stared out the window the moon's glow the only light shining in her dark room.  This wasn’t right, he should be there alive and well. Right now they should be bundling up in jackets and scarves ready to make the trek out there.  Nothing about this time of the year felt normal and she didn’t know if it ever would. 

Her eyes peered curiously seeing movement just outside amongst the trees.  It moved far too swiftly and was just a little too large to just be an animal passing through.  Part of her wished that it was some rogue ninja because she wanted a fight.

“Who’s out there?”  She demanded her kunai ready.  From the shadow emerged a familiar face carrying a bundle of lights.

“Sai?”  

“What’s going on?”

“I know that this time of the year is going to be rough because you’d go with your dad out to see the lights.  This year I thought that I’d bring the lights to you.” She was stunned speechless as she looked towards the trees behind her and along her roof.  There had to be hundreds of little lights that he meticulously hung just for her.  

“We’re all worried about you and no one expects you to be happy given everything that’s happened.  I know that your dad wouldn’t want you to be miserable either.  I know it’s not the same but if it’s okay with you maybe we’ll just stay here, together.” The tears ran down her face when she threw her arms around him. She sobbed into his chest tears of frustration, sadness, and appreciation.  She couldn’t handle going out to look at the lights but she didn’t want to forego their tradition completely. This was a happy medium.  

“Sai...I just…”

He gently brushed away her tears before placing soft comforting kisses along her head.  “Don’t say a thing. You’ve always been my light, this time let me be yours.”  

She helped him with the final strand and once they were all illuminated she stood there in wonder while they shimmered and shined in the once black space.  She knew that her dad would have loved to see her home decorated this way. This time, they really were just twinkling for her.  

Sai took Ino’s hand in his giving it a comforting squeeze.  The warm glow framed his sweet Light so wonderfully.

Ino stood there enchanted by the view finally allowing herself those memories that she pushed away.  She could see her father’s smiling face and bright eyes, amongst the lights, those arms that held her so lovingly.  By doing this Sai allowed her to feel his presence again. To know that it was okay to mourn but not completely forget.  She’d let him be her guide, her light forward. And she knew that if he was alive he’d more than approve of Sai as her life partner. 

They sat there hand in hand the lights shining brightly before them. Sai would occasionally brush away her tears and listened as she told him fond memories. When he was in the Anbu he remembered passing through and seeing the elaborate lit-up displays.  For as much as he would have loved to go see them, he never let himself dream that far. He wouldn’t push, but maybe one day she’d be ready to take that stroll with him. 

 Ino's arms wove around him hoping he knew just how much this meant to her.  “Thank you, Sai. This was the best thing anyone could have done for me.” He drew her into a kiss, the bittersweetness of the moment overwhelming but still somehow wonderful. 

“He lives in you, his light has always been inside of you and one day you’ll pass it on to our little one.”  Her bright blue eyes shimmered beneath starlight and a million twinkling bulbs hopeful and excited for when that day would come. 

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“Are you all bundled up Inojin?”  Ino kneeled in front of her son adjusting the cap on his head.

He clapped excitedly.  “Yes, mommy!” He’d seen the displays start to go up and tonight it was finally all ready.  

“We’re going to start at the top of the hill.  When I was your age your grandpa took me up there and you could see all the lights.”  She explained excited that he was old enough to enjoy the experience. Her heart felt full knowing that she was now going to be sharing this tradition with her son.  

“Do you think he can still see them from where he is?”  The innocence in his question made her heart stop and with a watery smile nodded kissing his forehead.

“Yes, baby.  I’m sure that he can.”  

“Are we ready to go?”  Sai asked with a smile holding a hand out for each of them to take. Ino kissed her husband so very grateful for his love over the years.

“Ready daddy!”  Inojin took his father and mother’s hand in his swinging them as they made their way towards the village.  

They trekked up to the top of the hill and once the displays came into view Inojin’s eyes widened in wonder. That joy and amazement of seeing them for the first time present in his face. 

Ino stared down at her son his bright blue eyes shining, reflecting the dazzling displays. She wondered whether this is what her father saw when she looked up at him so many years ago. 

“Ready?”  Sai asked one of her hands held safely in his and Inojin’s. They both looked at her with such love that she could see light shining from them. 

Ino nodded with a smile. “Yes.” 

Chapter 1:  Mistletoe (Shikamaru/Temari)

Chapter 2: Snow (Chouji/Karui)

Chapter 3:  Fire (Sai/Ino)

Chapter 4:  Peppermint (Shikamaru/Temari)

Chapter 5:  Cookies (Chouji/Karui)

Chapter 6: Lights (Sai/Ino)