Six months after Sakura had gotten her second check up the toads of the mountain threw her a birthday party, at the celebration were Gamajosei, Gamadansei, Gamakichi and Gamatatsu, her father, Fukusaku and Shima.
"Happy birthday Sakura-chan" Jiraiya had gotten her a dress covered in white and black frogs to match her future summons, it was all green as well, Sakura squealed loudly in happiness and raised her arms indicating that she wanted him to put it on her right there.
Shima gave an exasperated sigh, it had taken her forever to get Sakura in that kimono "Maybe later tadpole" she remained stubborn against the pout the little girl threw at her, she would not give in to the little girl.
Sakura deflated but perked up as the next present was put in her lap, she tore into the wrapping paper to reveal a ribbon "Kiri ribbon" Sakra recognized it immediately, even though Gamakiri wasn't there he had sent Sakura one of his favorite ribbons for her birthday.
Jiriaya smiled and set the ribbon to the side, he would help Sakura out later "This one is from the Great Toad Elder" Fukusaku placed the next gift and it was opened to reveal a pink and green beaded necklace.
Well it only had one pink bead to mark her first birthday there on the mountain the thread itself was green, every year it would get added to until she turned ten then the beads would slowly start getting larger as Sakura started her training on the mountain.
Fukusaku, Shima, Jiraiya the toad elder and Gamajosei's and Gamadansei's parents had gotten together and decided that when Sakura turned five she would start training to become a toad sage like Jiraiya just at a much younger age.
"Next pwesent pwease" Sakura held out her hands and Shima placed Fukusaku's and hers present in the little girls hands, it to was quickly opened to show off a cherry blossom bonsai tree night light Sakura was terrified of the dark as it turned out.
Gamakichi pushed the gift he, his brother and father had gotten for Sakura, forward and Sakura opened it to find a stuffed frog "Father thought the pink tadpole would appreciate it" Gamakichi shrugged when Jiraiya laughed in amusement.
Finally all that was left was a gift from Gamajosei and Gamadansei, they pushed a scroll forward that had their names signed in blood along with their prints "Jiraiya-sama helped us make this for you Sakura-chan" Gamajosei turned shy when the girl laughed in enjoyment.
It was the summons contract that signified them as Sakura's personal summons "When you start training and sign the contract we'll be your summons only" Gamadansei and his sister hopped into Sakura's lap and she hugged them to her chest.
After that they had the cake that was formed in the shape of a frog and everyone sang happy birthday to Sakura, when everything was done, Jiraiya helped Sakura into her new dress and tied Gamakiri's present around her tiny waist before putting the beaded necklace on.
Gamajosei spoke up when Sakura was finished getting dressed "Can Sakura-chan come out and play with us" she asked shyly and Gamadansei nodded in agreement, Jiraiya looked at the time before nodding his head in acquiesce.
"Sakura can go out and play for awhile I have some things to do" Jiraiya warned the two toad siblings and they nodded their heads seriously, when the four young ones were outside being watched by Gamabunta, Jiraiya pulled out his book and started writing on his story.
Gamajosei hopped ahead of Sakura when they got to the flower field they all played in "Who wants to play leap frog" she called and Gamakichi jumped over her back, Gamatatsu followed then Gamadansei went which left Sakura.
So with a squeal Sakura jumped over all four little toads, she was the leap frog champion currently because she had longer legs and arms at the time "That was pretty good pink tadpole" Gamakichi called out as Gamajosei leaped over their heads.
The game went on for a long while until Sakura got tired "Looks like the tadpole is tired" Gamabunta picked Sakura up to the disappointment of the young toads "You'll get to play with her again tomorrow" he told them and hopped back to the house.
Sakura was holding tightly to Gamabunta's shirt as he hopped slowly back to her home at least she hadn't fallen in a mud puddle and gotten her new dress dirty "Wait Bunta, Kiri" she remembered that she had to thank Gamakiri suddenly.
Gamabunta turned around and started hopping towards the toad that loved Sakura so much that it was ridiculous, the tadpole was spoiled by Gamakiri constantly though it never changed Sakura so her personality remained the same.
"Kiri thank ou fow the pwesent" Sakura with the help of Gamabunta climbed down to the ground and ran on stubby legs over to the toad that squeezed Sakura into a near suffocating hug, a moment later he released the girl when she yawned.
Gamakiri smiled prettily at the pink haired child "Don't mention it Sakura sweetie you just get on home and go to sleep" he scolded and the little girl giggled at him but she did as he asked and Gamabunta set her behind his head again.
By the time they reached the house Sakura was knocked out, so Jiraiya took Sakura into his arms, grabbed the night light and the frog toy, before heading down the hall to her room, he plugged the light in first and changed Sakura into her frog pajamas then gave her the toy.
"Goodnight my little cherry blossom" Jiraiya pressed a kiss to her forehead then snuck quietly out of the room, he had to make the deadline of his book or otherwise it would never be published and he'd have to start all over again.
The next day Sakura decided to be stubborn "No" she slammed her fist on the table, she wanted fried grub worms not sauteed meal worms, Sakura pushed her plate away and crossed her arms as tears rolled down her cheeks.
Jiraiya groaned he had been writing all night and still wasn't done "Little cherry there are no grub worms, Shima has gone out to get more so please just eat what you have on your plate" he begged, and Sakura went quiet.
"I sowwie papa" Sakura's lip wobbled as even more tears spilled down her cheeks, she hadn't meant to make her papa angry, but she silently ate her lunch before Jiraiya set her on the floor and she ran off to the living room to play with her toys.
Fukusaku was amazed "I never thought I'd see the day that a human loved Ma's cooking but there she is in the flesh" he sighed, Jiraiya shrugged, he didn't see much of a problem with it so long as Sakura ate, and the bugs were healthier than regular food.
In the living room Sakura clutched her frog to her chest and rolled across the floor "La, la, la" she giggled softly, her papa was working on a story and he didn't like it when she made loud noises, Sakura knew to be quiet though usually she didn't stay inside all day.
"Sakura what on earth are you doing in here by yourself" Shima entered through the door carrying a basket of grub worms "Oh never mind child just keep playing" she rolled her eyes the girl didn't pay her any attention so she continued on her way through the house to the kitchen.
Sakura lifted her head from where she had rolled, that was Shima's voice, so curiously, she crawled on her hands and knee's until Sakura could peek around the corner "Grub Worms" she spotted the basket and shouted before clamping her hands over her mouth.
Jiraiya swung his head around and spotted a flash of pink around the corner, he chuckled quietly under his breath, that girl and grub worms it had been her favorite thing to eat since he had brought her here to live on the mountain.
Sakura giggled quietly and crawled back over to her stuffed frog before getting onto her chubby legs and feet and waddling unsteadily back into the kitchen "Papa play" she held out the frog and Jiraiya sighed that meant she wanted to go outside.
"Alright little cherry you can go out and play, Gamakiri will probably watch you" Jiraiya picked Sakura up and carried her back to her room so that he could change her clothes, then an idea came "You can learn how to swim" he nodded and put Sakura's swimsuit on her.
Fukusaku and Shima watched as Jiraiya carried Sakura out of the house "I wonder when he's going to start taking her to make human friends" Shima didn't think growing up with the toads was the best thing for Sakura, training yes but living with them no.
Fukusaku shrugged and Shima hopped into the kitchen to start making dinner, outside "Sure Jiraiya honey, I'll watch Sakura sweetie and teach her how to swim" Gamakiri winked flirtatiously at Jiraiya and took Sakura from him.
Jiraiya sighed "Just keep her busy for a couple of hours that would be great" he waved them off as they headed to the pond, when they were out of sight Jiraiya spun on his heel and sprinted back to the house, he needed to get that book done today no matter what.
At the shallow pond "Hey Gamatatsu it's the pink tadpole" Gamakichi spotted Sakura and Gamakiri headed their way, Sakura was wearing a pink one piece swimsuit decorated with frogs of all colors it looked like Gamakiri was going to teach Sakura how to swim.
"Kichi" Sakura clapped her hands together happily "Tatsu" she spotted the yellow toad as well and wriggled in Gamakiri's hold, he quickly set her down, Sakura immediately ran over to her first toad friends on the mountain.
Gamakiri sighed in content this was the life, he could spoil Jiraiya's daughter with everything she ever wanted and Jiraiya trusted him so much one of these days he would be Jiraiya's number one and nobody else would except for Sakura.
"Come Sakura sweetie time to learn how to swim" he called and Sakura toddled over to him on wobbly legs Gamakiri picked her up and hopped into the water, the little girl squealed in shock as the cold water splashed on her bare skin.
Gamakichi laughed and pointed "What's the matter pink tadpole" he threw some water at Sakura who retaliated by kicking the water and creating a mini wave with her foot so that it splashed Gamakichi and Gamatatsu.
"That's enough all three of you" Gamakiri huffed in exasperation inwardly trying not to smile in amusement the young ones were easily distracted "Ok Sakura sweetie, watch Gamakichi" he smiled innocently at the little toad who sulked but jumped into the water.
Sakura watched in fascination as Gamakichi swam around underneath the water "Try now" she pointed at herself and Gamakiri nodded and set her down in the shallow pond, she shivered at the chill of the water before diving and mimicking Gamakichi's movements perfectly.
Gamakiri smiled in awe "Your such a little prodigy" he pulled Sakura out of the water and she squealed loudly as it got colder "Oh sorry sweetie" Gamakiri pressed kisses all over Sakura and she giggled but shook from being cold.
After that Gamakiri took Sakura back to the house and Jiraiya dressed her in warm clothes before having her sit by a heater, later on they sat down for dinner, Sakura's eyes lit up in happiness when she spotted the grub worms she had wanted for lunch.
While Sakura was busy eating, Shima pulled Jiraiya into a conversation "So when are you going to let her start making human friends, training on the mountain isn't bad but she can't live here forever you know that Jiraiya boy" she scolded.
Jiraiya grimaced "I know Lady Shima maybe next week I'll take her out on the road with me, I'm going to the cloud village to negotiate a treaty with the Raikage" he shrugged, Jiraiya hadn't expected to have this problem pop up so early on.
Shima nodded "That sounds like an excellent idea and she can make friends her age" she polished off her plate at the same time as Sakura, then took the rest of the food away to save for a later time when Sakura wanted grub worms again.
Suddenly Jiraiya fidgeted "It actually sounds like a bad idea now that I think about it, maybe we should wait until she's older before having her go out" he didn't know why the idea of taking Sakura out into the real world scared him so much but it did.
Fukusaku chuckled "That's your paternal instincts talking, you don't want anything to happen to your precious little girl and so therefore rejected your own idea after stating it" this had to be the funniest thing that had ever happened to Jiraiya.
Jiraiya took a deep breath "It's decided I'm taking her out with me next week" he picked Sakura up a moment later "And I'm going to make sure she doesn't get lost or separated" Jiraiya cooed to the little girl and she giggled up at him.
Shima and Fukusaku shared a look perhaps it hadn't been such a good idea to bring this up so early Jiraiya would practically turn into a vicious man eating toad if someone so much as dared touched the tadpole and there would go the negotiations and the treaty.
The two elder toads didn't have any time to speak to Jiraiya anymore as he stood and went down the hall after announcing that he had a mission and was going to take Sakura to her room and put her to bed and that afterwards he would be gone for a few days.
In Sakura's room, the girl stared up at her father with understanding eyes "Papa go now" she smiled sadly and tears started rolling down her cheeks, she understood that her father had to go out a lot because he was busy but she didn't like it when he was gone a long time.
Jiraiya frowned and hugged Sakura gently "Just for a few days my sweet cherry blossom, then you get to go with me on the next outing, I promise, so don't cry" he wiped Sakura's tears away with the pad of his thumb and set her in the bed she was out like a light a few minutes later.
"Goodnight Sakura" Jiraiya shut the door to her room after making sure her night light was plugged in, then he grabbed his bag and headed out of the house where he reverse summoned himself to the outside world.