"You have way too many kinds of games here! I've only seen ads for Naruto: Ultimate Storm back in Konoha!"
Boruto was already leaning over a brand-new fighting game machine, watching the flashy character demo on its screen.
Mikoto Misaka and Anya were drawn in by the sheer variety of games too.
Mikoto Misaka took an interest in a rhythm game with lightning effects, while Anya spotted an entire area of claw machines packed with cute plush toys. Her eyes sparkled.
Kagura knew just when to help. He went to the counter and soon returned with a large basket of gleaming game tokens, which he set among them.
"If you like them, please enjoy yourselves today. It's your first visit, so as your host, I'll treat you."
"Yes! Thanks, Kagura!" Jade, Boruto, and Anya cheered.
Damian turned his head away, arms still crossed, and muttered, "What a waste of time..."
But his "protest" was too faint to matter against everyone else's enthusiasm.
Jade charged ahead and hopped in front of a two-player fighting game machine, patting it confidently.
"So, who wants to challenge me first? I'm Jade, Kirigakure's genius girl, and I'm great at games too!"
Boruto accepted at once. "Don't underestimate me! I'm hard to beat in Konoha too! Bring it on!"
He grabbed a controller, his face set with determination.
A fierce virtual showdown began.
Lights flashed across the screen as the characters shouted over pounding sound effects.
But after a few rounds, the health bar of Boruto's character hit zero, and "KO" flashed on the screen.
"Damn it! I just don't know this new character's moves yet!" Boruto scratched his head, refusing to accept the loss.
"Let me try." Mikoto Misaka calmly took Boruto's place.
Her expression grew serious, her brown eyes fixed on the screen.
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