TenTen and her mother kept crying while hugging each other on the ground. Chris and Kat didn’t want to interrupt this moment.

Tsubaki stood up as she wiped her tears.

“Okay, TenTen, lets go to my place. The rest of you should follow me.” (Tsubaki) walked to a direction with TenTen by her side. The other two followed behind them.

“Um, mom?” (TenTen) said after walking for so long. She needed to ask her a few questions that have been bugging her.

“Yes?” (Tsubaki) said with a warm smile.

“There are things I still don't get: like why are you living here? And how did you find us?” (TenTen)

Tsunami looked at her daughter. After a while, she said.

“Right after you were born, Konoha was at war at that time. Of course, since I was a Jonin I had to go to participate in the war. Hina Hyuuga, Isabella Nocturne and I were in the same group, we were named the ‘Nocturne Nights’ we were the strongest female ninja of all time.

However, after a sudden ambush from the enemy, I stayed behind to protect my people, Isabella was gone at that time so we didn't have a lot of manpower at that time. Hina didn't want to leave me, but the ambush was too great for us to defeat. However, someone or something saved me and now I came to live in this place.

I really tried going back home to you, but I never found a way to go back. I suspect that I was presumed dead after the war, that is why your father never talked to you about me.

The days that I spent here, I somehow became the queen of my kingdom. And so then, here we are.” (Tsubaki) finished telling her story.

“Oh.” (TenTen) didn't know how to react to this. These past few days have been nothing but full of surprises for her and everybody else.

The four of them kept walking in a straight line. Soon, they found themselves in a huge kingdom, that looked old yet futuristic.

The entire area was bigger than Konoha, but smaller than the new Tori no kuni.

Everybody had a shocked expression on their faces. It's the first time that they have seen such a futuristic palace.

The outer walls were carved by a type of obsidian stone. They were as large as 50 feet tall, and very thick. It was surrounded by a high tech defense system that prevented intruders from coming in.

Tsubaki kept holding onto TenTen’s hand tightly, signifying that it was okay to enter.

A few security guards saw Tsubaki coming their way, they kneeled out of respect for her.

“Queen Tsubaki!” (Guards) said in unison.

“I want these three to be registered to the system, so that they can come and go as they please.” (Tsubaki) said to her guards.

“Yes, my queen.” (Guard 1) said as he hurried off to fulfil his queen’s request.

“What is this?” (Kat) couldn't help but ask her a question. They have been living in the forest with no high tech stuff at all, so this was all very foreign to her and TenTen, but Chris came from a world that was also high tech, so he kind of understood what Tsubaki was saying.

“This entire kingdom is defended by a computer, if it doesn't recognize your faces, then you will be either shot or arrested.” (Tsubaki) explained very simple.

“What's a computer?” (TenTen) asked her mother.

“Oh right, you guys don't know about this kind of stuff. I'll teach you all later on.” (Tsubaki)

After a short while, the same guard came back with what resembled a camera.

“Just hold still for a bit.” (Guard 1) said as he took pictures of Chris and the others.

After he took the last picture, he turned to face Tsubaki.

“It's all done my queen.” (Guard 1) said.

“Excellent. You can all proceed to what you were doing.” (Tsubaki) didn't pay any more attention to them, as she led the kids to a building.

Chris and the others looked around the place. It seemed highly futuristic, from flying cars and other things. Robots acted as waiters or maids to attend the people in the services that they sell.

The population of the people here didn't exceed the population of Konoha, so this huge place looked kinda empty.

=However, those who were outside couldn't help but point to the queen. They were discussing why the queen would have those three kids behind her.

And just like back on Earth, they took pictures of the queen and shared them on their social media. All types of rumours will spread around this area like wildfire, unless the queen herself comes up with an explanation.

Normally, the queen would attract some attention as she always spends time with the people outside, but she was holding a girl's hand, while leading two others to her kingdom.

The Queen hardly takes care of children, for two reasons: they either remind her of her daughter that she will probably never see again, or because there are barely any orphans outside living like stray dogs.

This is a place where there is more space yet less people, like Canada. However, everybody here needs to have a home under the queen’s order.

The queen does not like it when people live outside like dogs, as they all deserve to live a better life. It might be costly, but the queen doesn't care as her orders are final.

She has come to be respected on her kingdom, as the selfless queen. Everybody loved her.

The queen finally arrived at her destination. The place was like a castle, with all types of high tech engraved everywhere, from the walls to the door to the windows, and so on.

Upon entering the castle, everybody was mesmerized by the view of this amazing castle. Nothing could be compared to this, not even the Hyuuga clan is this beautiful.

Then out of the blue, a random old man came running straight towards the queen.

“My queen, I am so glad you made it back. Is this girl your daughter?” (Smith) a man by the name smith said anxiously. It is clear that he was worried that the Queen went out of the kingdom by herself. But, when she told him about a kid that might possibly be her daughter, he was happy to hear this news, yet sad because the child had to suffer in this place.

“Yes she is. Her name is TenTen.” (Tsubaki) kept her daughter by her side at all times. It's been a decade since she had seen her, so she was afraid she was gonna lose her if she didn't keep and eye on her.

“Ah, princess TenTen!” (Smith) gave a firm bow to the princess.

“Oh no, I am not a princess.” (TenTen) blushed at the thought of being a princess. She never saw herself as one, because her boyish character didn't fit her as a princess.

“Actually TenTen, if your mother is a Queen, then that automatically makes you a princess.” (Chris) couldn't help but point this out.

TenTen had no way to say anything back to him. He is technically correct, so she cannot correct him.

“I will bring TenTen and her friends to my room. Cancel any appointments I have today with the generals.” (Tsubaki) started walking towards a room that she had in mind.

“Yes, my Queen.” (Smith) understood the Queen perfectly. She hasn't seen her daughter in a long time, so it is only natural to try to spend time with her to catch up on stuff.

Smith smiled seeing the Queen this happy. It's been far too long that he has seen her like this.

The four individuals entered a very spacious room. It had one big bed with see through curtains around it. It had a nice view of the city, and lots of space for clothing and stuff.

There is also weapons hanging around the walls of the room: from swords, shields, guns and so on.

Honestly speaking, this looked more like a collection room rather than a Queen’s room.

“You three take a shower, you just came from the outside so you reek of sweat.” (Tsubaki) said as she took out some clothing from her drawers.

“But mom…” (TenTen) had no problems taking a shower, but she just said all three of them, when there is a boy present.

“Hm? Oh, I get you. You girls take a shower first, then… what's your name again?” (Tsubaki) asked Chris after so long.

“Chris Walker.” (Chris) responded.

“Okay. You girls take a shower then Chris will shower after you.” (Tsubaki) recited his name in her mind in case she forgets it.

“Where are the showers?” (Kat)

“Inside the room over there.” (Tsubaki) pointed at a specific door.

The two girls nodded then proceeded to take a shower together.

“So tell me, did you think of anything dirty at the thought of showering with Chris?” (Kat) said in a very cheeky tone.

“Kat! Not now!” (TenTen) said with a completely fed face.

She felt afraid yet strange if her mother found out about her relationship with Chris.

She doesn't know her mother quite well, so she doesn't know how she will react. But most parents would overreact in this situation, especially when Chris has another girl by his side.

“Hehehe.” (Kat) was very satisfied with her reaction.

The two girls entered the shower room. It'll be some time before they exit the shower.

Chris didn't say anything, he just sat on a nearby chair and inspected the room.

The Queen was organizing some stuff on her room, it is clear that not many people have the privilege to enter her room.

“Your name is Chris, right?” (Tsubaki) said as she put away some stuff.

“Yes.” (Chris) responded.

“What a weird name.” (Tsubaki)

“...” (Chris) got kinda annoyed that she thinks his name is weird. There are many people called ‘Chris’ in his world, and most of them are very famous.

“While my daughter is showering, tell me about Konoha.” (Tsubaki) sat on a chair cross legged, as she had a serious look on her face. She wants to know everything about her home after she was gone.

“Man where do I start? I'll start from the beginning. Konoha is still strong and free, until it was attacked by an army of overpowered aliens…” (Chris)

Chris made the entire story short and simple just to save time.

Tsubaki heard every word he said, and her face frowned a lot. To think that her homeland was destroyed not too long ago.

“So even the Solkvore kingdom had something to do with Fan, that explains a lot.” (Tsubaki) murmured to herself, but Chris was able to hear it clearly.

“What do you mean?” (Chris) asked.

“Sorry but this is not something a kid like you should meddle in.” (Tsubaki) got up and ignored Chris’s question.

Chris understood why she treated him like a kid. If this was Konoha, then he would be respected, but no one here knows what he is capable of, except Kat and TenTen.

Chris doesn't want to rush things right now, it is more important to understand this foreign world.

*Click* the door that TenTen and Kat entered had opened.

Out came two girls who felt relaxed and relieved. They were covered in white bath robes, which made them seem cute.

TenTen had her hair down, instead of her usual buns that she wears, she looked exceptionally beautiful today.

Chris couldn't help but drool a bit from seeing TenTen’s new look. To think she looked so beautiful with her hair down.

TenTen noticed his gaze, and couldn't help but blush a bit.

“Pervert!” (TenTen) whispered softly, but it didn't escape Chris’s hearing.

“Hehehehe. *PAK* OW!!!” (Chris) wanted to laugh from witnessing her cuteness, but something metal and heavy hit his head without any warning.

“Take a shower.” (Tsubaki) said in a stern voice as she pointed to the bathroom door. She had a frying pan in her room, which explained what Chris felt on his head.

Although Chris couldn't feel pain, it did surprise him that she would hit him with a frying pan, so he pretended to be in pain.

Chris didn't say anything but he entered the shower, which still had the lingering smell of shampoo.

He looked down, and saw two types of clothing lying on the ground. It was clear who's clothing this was, and Chris blushed a bit.

He didn't dare touch those clothes, as he was afraid he would be met by a worse disaster than a frying pan.

He entered the shower in a hurry while taking off his clothes.

“Um mom, why did you hit him?” (TenTen) asked.

“Why else, he was looking at you with a lecherous look. So young and yet thinking about that kind of stuff.” (Tsubaki)

Kat didn't say anything, as she pouted cutely when Chris didn't even glance at her in a bathrobe.

He has already seen her wet before, so he wasn't that shocked. (And I don't mean that in a sexual way you perverts!)

“But mom, he's my…” (TenTen) wanted to say something, but found the words stuck in her throat.

“He's what?” (Tsubaki) said.

“He's my… boyfriend.” (TenTen) said with an extremely flushed face, she wasn't this embarrassed when her father knew she liked Chris.

Tsubaki had a surprised look on her face. She didn't expect her daughter to already have a boyfriend, and much less one that had a dirty mind.

“TenTen!” (Tsubaki) got on her knees to face TenTen at her level.

“Break up with him!” (Tsubaki) boldly said

TenTen and Kat were shocked to hear this.

“You need to break up with him, who knows what kind of dirty things he will do to you in the future, especially when you're so young.” (Tsubaki)

“Mom, I always wanted to meet you because I have longed for you, but I will never break up with Chris!” (TenTen) firmly stated. She had tried so hard to get him to like her, and now her mom was gonna break them up, she will never let that happen.

“Tell me, TenTen, why won't you break up with that pervert?” (Tsubaki) said with a frown. Chris reminded her a lot of her husband, which is why she didn't like him.

“He has done so much for us and I haven't even repaid 1/10 of what I owe him. He saved most of the people of Konoha and he sacrificed so much for us!” (TenTen) her words got louder as she went on.

“Tell me from the beginning what happened. I felt like Chris skipped out on a few things for some reason.” (Tsubaki)

TenTen took a few breaths, she calmed herself down a bit before looking at her mother in the eyes.

“When I met him, he gave me a legendary sword basically for free, after that I started I pay a bit of attention to him, as he seemed nice and strong yet mysterious. I started to realize my true feelings for him after a while. I went to dad once for advice and he told me to never give up, just like he never gave up on you…” (TenTen) continued telling her mother everything she knew about Chris.

Tsubaki could only listen to the great stuff her daughter told her. She was amazed that such a young kid would become so influential within Konoha.