It's Party Time!

[gentledheart]

Where: Konoha, Training ground xx
When: February 10.
Notes: Party log. Messages were sent to every person Hinata (and Natsumi?) could think of that Obito would want to see at his birthday party.

Keeping a party secret from the Hokage was like keeping a secret from her father. If given the slightest hint that something was up he would be all over it. Needless to say Hinata had kept the planning crew to herself and one Uchiha Natsumi. The older kunoichi becoming her partner in crime, and more than willing to take the food preparation out of Hinata’s hands and prepare a very lovely cake for the surprise party.

The party wouldn’t be fancy, just a gathering of friends and family members to her sensei in a training ground. The trick however was getting him to come while everyone else gathered. As such Hinata was left with the rather unenviable task of coming up with a fabulous tale to drag Obito out and to the party. Pity too because that cake looked fabulous.

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[heavenly_earth]

Neji hadn't intended to spend his last day of recovery at a birthday party of all things, but he'd always had trouble refusing Hinata. And it wasn't just any birthday party, but their Hokage's very own, and despite being the reason for his 'recovery' in the first place, Neji owed it to the man to show up for at least a little while.

Even if he'd forgotten to look for a gift. He was really bad with gifts.

But even so, he was only vaguely familiar with most of the guest list, and both Hinata and Obito himself appeared to be missing.. Perhaps he'd arrived too early. In any case, a drink was in order, along with a small dish of appetizers. Had to keep his energy up and put some effort into looking more alive, after all.

[hi there my Swanlet]

[thebestuchiha]

A gift wasn't required, and the fact that Neji showed up at all was more than enough for Obito. He was thrilled. "Neji-san! Even you're here?"

h-hi..

[heavenly_earth]

Neji blinked, then turned with a mild smile. Their Hokage certainly looked happy.

"Hinata-sama sent me an invitation, and I was feeling well enough to attend.." And his lessons didn't officially start until tomorrow, so he still had this free time for now. "Happy birthday, Hokage-sama."

[thebestuchiha]

"Thank you Neji-san." He paused a beat, then tilted his head toward where he'd spotted the food. "Make sure to get a good mean out of the food here, I heard Natsumi cooked and she's probably the best chef in the Uchiha clan."

[gentledheart]

"Neji-niisan you made it." She was smiling pleased to see him amongst the crowd of people and made her way toward him. He'd said he'd come so she hadn't doubted that he would but until now she hadn't spotted him as she'd played the role of hostess and flitted from one group of people to the next.

[heavenly_earth]

"Hinata-sama," he greeted with a polite dip of his head and a faint smile of his own. It felt like he hadn't actually seen her for awhile, until he remembered he hadn't, because he had been recovering in his small apartment at the Jounin Station.

"It must have taken a fair bit of effort to keep this a secret from Hokage-sama until now. Not many people could manage it."

[gentledheart]

"It was an interesting exercise. I wasn't sure we'd actually manage to keep it a complete surprise." There's a pleasant color to her at the success. It is the Hokage they're speaking of after all. There wasn't much one could get by him if he didn't want them too manage it.

"Have you been well? We haven't seen you at home recently."

[AND THEN THE BIRTHDAY BOY ARRIVES]

[thebestuchiha]

Being convinced was not so difficult. Being kept in the dark? That was only as easy as it was, relatively speaking, because he hadn't actually been in the village for his birthday in a good four years, thus any people who had been stewing to give him a party or well wishes on the day simply hadn't had the opportunity.

Still, it probably was worth it that he looked utterly bewildered at all the people waiting in a training field for him, because... well... why?

Though, it didn't last long before he gave the most ridiculously giddy laugh when he realized it was a party for him. Birthday party! Time to mingle.

[culinarydreams]

Natsumi had gone all out with preparing not only the cake, but other snacks for the party as well. In fact, the only thing she'd requested that anyone else bring was a range of beverages. Juice, water, tea, and some sake for those who were old enough to drink. Or for those who were close enough to being of age that a small amount of sake wouldn't be an issue.

The cake was multi-layered and a mix of chocolate and caramel that guaranteed that anyone who ate it was going to have to train tomorrow to work it off. She'd made sure that it was decadent and delicious. Not only was this a cake for the Hokage, but it was a cake for the Hokage who was one of her cousins. How could she give it anything but her best effort?

"Happy birthday!" she said with a cheerful smile.

[thebestuchiha]

It should be mentioned, as these things go, that among Uchiha, Obito is definitely one of the touchy feely ones. Which means that Natsumi should have been funny expecting the quick hug she received after greeting him. He hadn't been there long, true, but already he was a little overwhelmed with how much work had to have gone into the whole thing.

"This is wonderful, this whole thing! Thank you."

8D I'm late so sorry

[fastermindf_ck]

A little while into the party, an arm was suddenly thrown around Obito's shoulders, and two shots slammed on the table next to them. Shisui was trusting that Obito knew he was there, or he would probably be stabbed for that. He just grinned as almost every ninja around them twitched.

"Happy birthday, you old coot!"

Fashionably~

[thebestuchiha]

Obito tensed immediately, but it faded out fairly quickly and he flashed a grin at the man beside him. "I'm not old, you're just overly young, obviously."

[abileunaspada]

"Hokage-Sama?"

There was only a slight flush tinting Adela's cheeks as she approached, a box held in both hands of hers. It was a little long, a box holding a set of specially made kunai from her store - some of her finest. Granted, she hadn't made them specifically for Obito, but it still was a gift. The Hokage would need to be armed at all times after all, right?

Still, after he saw her with Sasuke the other day, and how it had happened... Well, she wasn't exactly too proud of herself. So, without another word, she just held the box in front of her, waiting for Obito to take it expectantly. She'd probably leave right after, though, since there was another 'project' she wanted to work on...

[thebestuchiha]

He blinked a few times, honestly not having expected the girl, and he finally reached out to take the box she was offering. "You're looking better."

WHAT ARE YOUR ICON KEYWORDS OH MY GOD

[not_thedragon]

Sasuke wasn't particularly fond of crowds -- maybe it ran in the family -- but at least he wasn't quite as bad as Itachi had been, and he'd spent a fair bit of time with his mother, puzzling over what sort of gift to give someone who was both Kage and sensei. He was relatively pleased with the final decision, especially with the addition he'd slipped into the packaging just before he'd finished wrapping it.

He waited for the press of people around Obito to clear up before approaching with his own gift, executing a formal if somewhat uncomfortable bow (he was too accustomed to informality with Obito-as-sensei by now).

"Happy birthday, Hokage-sama."

THEY SEEMED APPROPRIATE, LOOK AT THAT FACE

[thebestuchiha]

He squinted, just a touch, at Sasuke's sudden formality and did what any man in his position would do. He stepped forward and dragged his baby cousin into a hug. "Thank you very much Sasuke!"

[open]

[dangodragon]

Itachi had almost found an excuse not to come, but he didn't think it would work. He didn't like parties. Maybe he was getting too paranoid in his old age, but Itachi found himself an out of the way corner as soon as he arrived and intended to stay where he could watch everyone most of the time. Also, Obito getting older made Itachi feel old, which wasn't a strange occurrence. Every time he realized how much Sasuke had grown he felt old. His body sometimes made him feel old.

Maybe he should accept that at twenty-one, he was already old and be done with it. Itachi rolled that thought around in his mind and stayed seated where he was, watching the party-goers.

[thebestuchiha]

It took a little while for Obito to get over there, but when he finally did, Itachi got a warm smile as the man came to a halt in front of him. "I'm glad you decided to come."

[dangodragon]

Itachi looked up at Obito. He'd come, but he still had the urge to apologize. As he'd been the child Shisui had once had to literally drag out from under the porch to attend his own birthday party, Obito might understand how little Itachi liked parties.

"Happy Birthday."

[gentledheart]

Having made at least one complete circuit of the party, Hinata is surprised to see Itachi seemingly hiding. Concerned she makes her way over. She keeps her expression carefully neutral as she approaches. "Uchiha-san?" She murmurs brow furrowed at her teammates older brother.

[dangodragon]

Itachi gave the girl a smile as he turned to look at her. "Hello, Hinata-san. It's a very nice party." He didn't want her to think he wasn't enjoying it, which he wasn't really, but that was just because he didn't like parties.

[open]

[passthesake]

Really, she hadn't planned on going. She'd known Obito's birthday was coming up (she remembers everyone's birthdays, annoying as it is), but had neither expected to be invited to the event, nor expected to go in case someone remembered she was the reason they even had a Godaime.

Then those two magical words "open bar" had appeared on the unexpected letter that had, somehow, found her before the date of the party. For a brief, wry second, Tsunade had wondered if she were really so easy to manipulate, that even a Hyuuga she had only met twice knew her weakness. Then the following seconds were filled with travel preparations, because open bar.

(And if the open bar isn't the only reason she goes, well. She'll never admit it.)

Tsunade is actually there long before Obito himself arrives, hitting the bar like it owes her money. Of course, it would take more alcohol than is even in the training ground to get her drunk, but she can enjoy the fare while it lasts, can't she?

[gentledheart]

Party fully in swing now, Hinata finds her way over to the bar and with a smile asks the bartender to make her something sweet and fruity but otherwise obviously virgin. She wasn't a stranger to alcohol but she preferred to stay sober where possible, especially when playing joint hostess with Natsumi.

It's while she waits that she notices the blonde women happily taking advantage of the open bar. A quick glance and Hinata places the face of the woman as one of the sannin, Senju Tsunade. Thanking the bartender she picks up her drink and travels the few feet down the bar to the woman a smile on her face.

"Senju-san, I'm gald to see the invitation found you. I'm sure sensei is happy to see that you could come."

[passthesake]

'Virgins are no fun,' Tsunade thinks to herself, a crooked smile appearing on her face. She can't imagine saying that to the shy Hyuuga Clan Heir (or rather she can, and the results are Hinata fainting and Hiashi trying to scold her without actually scolding her).

"I have no idea how you managed to find me, Hyuuga, but good job on it," Tsunade replies, leaning against the bar. Her tone is amused rather than the irritation she has most times someone tracks her down. "I couldn't turn down both a free bar and the opportunity to give Obito his birthday whacks."

"I'm sure Obito will be as flamboyant as ever about seeing me," she quips, "but he'll have to find me, first." A mischievous glint appears in her eye. "So, any progress on the 'finding the Godaime a lady or gentleman' front?"

[not_thedragon]

Sasuke had jumped at the news that Tsunade was in town, hoping to catch her not just for Itachi's case but for some serious talk on how he was supposed to address spinal injuries in the field if medic-nin at the hospital still glared him out of the room. Surely he'd resurrected enough dead snakes by now, the number of broken reptiles he was spending time around was starting to do weird things to his dreams -- but of course, Tsunade found the bar before Sasuke found Tsunade.

"Shishou," he greeted upon reaching her, looking with some dismay at the quantity of bottles that appeared to be to her credit. "... I'd hoped to find you earlier."

Maybe later would be better, at this rate, and with some of Shizune's hangover tonic in hand.