I might turn it into a series... but for now, there's only these two, and the fact that the site was being picky. Standard disclaimers apply, doncha know?

"Women are never stronger than when they arm themselves with their weaknesses"

- Marie du Deffand


15 fragments of Yamanaka Ino

Back:

She trusts her team to watch her back. Hell, she trusts them with all of her, because you're supposed to be able to do that with your team. That's why you never let them leave; you watch as they recover, because he will recover, you train with them to make sure they don't die mid-mission, and you go out to lunch with them, even though you're on a diet. Because teammates don't leave you behind either.

Neck:

The problem with trying to strangle, throttle or for any reason touch the neck of Yamanaka Ino is that, well, you're stationary and she's got a technique that'll blow your mind.

Chest:

Yes, kunoichi have breasts, and as babes that know how to kill, (see Anko, Tsunade), it's strictly 'look, not touch'; even if you think the purple halter top 'is asking for it'.

Knee:

Ino sits with her knees tucked under her chin on the few occasions she joins Shikamaru cloud-watching. She has learned to minimize all contact with the grass if she doesn't want to be pulling plantlife out of indecent places later.

Elbow:

The bruise on her elbow doesn't go away for a week. She doesn't mind so much, because you should see the other guy. It's what you get for calling her teammate a 'useless fatass'.

Ankle:

One time, she sprained her ankle and cracked her femur because she didn't think it would be safe to get out of the bastard's body until he had taken more damage. The boys were pissed as hell and didn't visit her at all in the hospital. But she's got a good idea who left thyme and zinnias on the windowsill.

Thumb:

She dislikes that she can still see the teeth marks disrupting the whorl of her thumb. She doesn't regret having to do it, it's just not attractive.

Stomach:

When she takes off the wrapping hiding her midriff and opts for a showier outfit, it is her pride as a girl, as a kunoichi on the line; 'Think you can take this? Undamaged, still alive; you just try to get close enough to mark this kicking body'.

Hair:

After she cut her hair, her head felt lighter and for weeks after, she squeezed out too much shampoo. If Sakura doesn't want to grow hers out, that's her business. But little things like lost fights do not determine Yamanaka Ino's image. Ino does, and if she thinks she looks better this way, what the hell are you going to do about it?

Eyes:

If you ever happen to look and blue, blue eyes are staring back at you, framed by outstretched hands, you should be proud you saw it coming. Not many do.

Shoulder:

She once gave her teammates backrubs after an intense training session. Let no one argue it doesn't take a lot to give an Akimichi a satisfactory backrub. She was surprised and grateful when she felts Shikamaru's hands alight on her shoulders.

Skin:

The green glow of chakra is warm on her skin, but that's not enough to warm a man who is almost dead and it freezes the blood in her veins to know she could not do enough.

Foot:

Shoes are not a big priority for her. They just need to be black. When you get to look at Yamanaka Ino, believe me, her feet are the least interesting thing you are going to see.

Ear:

The earrings are the only thing that you might see on anyone not Ino, because if you ever even think about making her go home and change, you will discover hell is blonde, blue-eyed and about to kick your ass.

Lips:

Ino doesn't kiss and tell. Unless, of course, she's going to kill you in five minutes. In which case, yeah, she's going to have to tell.