Chapter 4

Being a ninja had its perks. One was having the ability to avoid anyone you didn't want to talk to; two brothers from Suna and an annoying ex-teammate come to mind. Two blending in to eavesdrop, sure it's not polite but gossip is gossip. And last but not least three the instant respect you got for putting your life on the line for the sake of your village! Kidding it's the discounts you get from stores. Something that Ino used to her full advantage! After her not so friendly run in with two (now) angry brothers she decided to keep her head down for a while, just to be safe she had completely avoided them! Spending all her time training or chilling with Choji and Ayame. Ino really liked her; she was like Choji's other half, the other puzzle piece. In short she was perfect for him.

That morning she woke up before sunrise. She had got into a habit while she was a way. In fact she had picked up a few habits since she left. All made her a happier person. Even though some where embarrassing! Grabbing a quick shower she made her way to the training ground. She needed a stress release and punching the living daylights out of a dummy that looked suspiciously like her ex-teammate would do wonders for her health. Being up this early always made her feel good but she couldn't escape the feeling like something was going to go wrong today. All she had to do was keep up the avoiding and not think about the party she was now made to go to! Now where's that dummy? She needed something to punch!

He was more than pissed! This had to be the most degrading task he ever had to do! Not only that why the fuck did he need his whole team escorting him to complete the task? He knew why Sakura was here but Naruto? He had no clue why the blond haired boy came too! The "mission" was simple go tell Ino Yamanaka that she was needed for a mission. Why didn't the old cow just send ANBU out to get her? The last thing he need was another Sakura clinging on to him. Speaking of the pink haired girl she had not stop talking about seeing Ino. As far as he remembered of the blond girl she was loud and rude with an ego the size of Kohona. She had always clung out of him back in the academy; he doubted she had changed that much.

Looking over to his blond haired friend he looked extra excited today, he noticed his grin only got bigger when they arrived to the training area. Following his teammates gaze his eyes landed upon a young woman with long blond hair. It had to be Ino! She was currently beating the shit out of a dummy, which looked strangely familiar, and talking away to herself. They all were no more than a few meters away from her and he could hear her mumblings.

"Stupid bastard talking to me like nothing happened! You. Have. No. Right." The sounds of a dummy breaking cause everyone to flinch. "Ino-pig what are you doing?" Sakura seemed to break the mind walker out of her violent trance. She slowly stood up and turned around. Her eyes landing on Sakura first then Naruto and a quick glance at him. "Sorry didn't hear you coming." She smiled sheepishly. "Kinda was lost in my training, keeping fit and all that. Why are you guys here?" Walking over to her training bag she got a bottle of water. Her eyes once again descended on Naruto. Why was that?

"Lady Tsunadi wants you for a mission, immediately!" Sasuke finally spoke. He hadn't meant for his voice to come out as harsh as it did but it was a habit. She narrowed her eyes at him as if he shouldn't have talked. "And why did she feel the need to send all of Team 7?" she was now full on glaring at him. Sakura seemed to notice this as she quickly deferred Inos attention. "She said there's a mission only Team 10 can do. She wants you all to meet at her tower ASAP." Inos shoulders visible tensed. Her soft features now scrunched up into an ugly frown. She looked pissed. "Ahh fuck! Didn't expect one this soon." She spoke more to herself then the team in front of her. She began to pack her training equipment away, which gave Sasuke the chance to observe her. She hair had grown considerably longer, she body was now curvy not stick thin and there wasn't a bit of purple on her. She was wearing black baggy ninja pants and bandages wrapped around her breasts. She looked different then the girl he remembered. She looked more mature. Maybe this Ino was different.

Ugh why was that creepy snake boy staring at her? She could feel his eyes on her as she arranged her equipment. It gave her goose bumps and not the good kind. Who knew seeing him again would make her feel more repulsed then attracted. He was still handsome she couldn't deny that but he looked like the same old Sasuke but with a man's body. Choji was right about one thing Sakura was clinging on to him like a leech. Yuck she hoped she didn't look like that when she was younger. Throwing her bag over her shoulder she began her (slow) walk to the tower. She didn't give two fucks if she was late, it would be payback for making her go on a mission with that bastard. Her heart almost fell out her ass when Sakura said that she would be on a mission with him. So much for trying to avoid him! Guess her luck had run out; if she ever had any to begin with.

The only thing that had kinda kept her day bright was seeing Naruto! Who knew he'd grow up to be a babe? His blond hair was longer and messier. His skin a sexy bronze and his muscles were practically bursting out of the tight black t-shirt he was wearing. She couldn't help her eyes resting on him longer then they needed to. But a good view should be admired. The only thing that irked Ino was why was Sakura chasing after the pale and nasty Sasuke when she was on a team with a bronze god. Oh well that just proves that even if they had their rivalry still going Ino would win hands down. Seriously after looking at Naruto she was surprised he was still single! He was quite the catch and the things he could do to a girl with his shadow clones only made Ino grin wider.

"God damn it Ino are you listing?" she was broken out of her dirty thought by the man himself. "Uhh what?" smart Ino real smart! "I was calling you for ages. Sasuke forgot to give you the mission scroll. So i thought i would get it to you." He had his signature fox grin on his handsome face. Ino could only start dumbly at his as she took the scroll. "Work you stupid brain, work" mentally slapping herself for being so stupid she finally recovered. "Oh thanks. Guess even the great Uchiha can forget the simple stuff huh! Makes me feel almost good to be human." Naruto smiled at this. "He's changed you know. He's not the man he use to be. I would know he is my best friend. It takes a big man to apologise but a better man to forgive." Ino looked up at Naruto again. He was still smiling. "Ahh you would know Naruto." With that they walked in silence to the tower. Quietly enjoying each other's company. Unfortunately the door of the Hokage office loomed up ahead, it had been quicker then Ino wanted but she was here now. And unconsciously she had let Naruto walk her to the door. "So i guess I'll see you around?" Ino couldn't help but smile softly at him. Cute wasn't the word. "Yeah I'd like that." Turing all her attention on the task ahead of her she slowly opened the door.

"Ino you're late!" three pairs of eyes stared at her and the feeling of dread crept up into her bones. "As you know i have a mission only your team can do. I assume you have the mission scroll?" Ino nodded and took her place beside Choji. "Good then you will know Shikamaru is captain of the team. Do as he says!" he was looking at her she could feel it. Nodding again at her Hokage she knew something would go wrong today. She just had that feeling!

And chap 4 is done. Thank you to everyone who reviewed and Foll/Fav its really sweet of you :D Ok ima leave the party till either chapter 6-7 cause i want to introduce the only teams back slowly to Ino... its that cool with everyone? I know its my fanfict but i love to think im writing for the readers :) Oh and ill start trying to make the chapters longer :D the next chapter should have at least 3000 words :D its already started and will be out by next week :D soo remember to suggest who you want Ino to end up with right know this is how it is

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Naruto - 2

Neji - 2

Kiba - 1

Shikamaru - 1

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