Hey everyone! As promised I have the next chapter here for you guys! I'll try to update a couple times a week this month because in July, Kyuu and I are going to be pretty busy.

Kyuu and I have discussed the final details about Sakura's zanpakuto and I think we've tweaked just about everything out. It should be making its appearance soon enough.

And yes this chapter is when the crater makes its appearance. It may also show up in another as well. It depends.

Kyuu: BWAHAHAHAHA!! Her zanpakuto will pwn all!!

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Sai pulled out his scrolls and his brush and began to draw ink lions. Sakura pulled out her kunai and quickly made work of the creatures. Shifting the kunai in her hand she made her way to her teammate.

Sai pulled out his own kunai and prepared to block Sakura. But when the weapons clashed she disappeared in a 'poof'.

Sai looked around the training area waiting for the reappearance of his female teammate.

Toshiro had quickly made his way to his lieutenant, dodging her various attacks without unsheathing Hyorinmaru.

Rangiku took a high diagonal swipe from the right, but he just used shunpo to dodge and reappear to her left side. She jumped back as he unsheathed his zanpakuto and a clinging of metal could be heard.

Sakura had masked her chakra and had stowed away underground. Just seconds ago he had started to use his chakra to try and find any hint as to where the rosette was.

She let her chakra flare as she burst from the ground spraying the surrounding area, including a chunk of what looked to be black asphalt that was imbedded with many smaller stones.( K/N: ß that stands for Kyuu's Note instead of Author's Note. And by the way…..OMG THE CRATER!! Its my favorite hunk of asphalt! - glomps Anzu-chan - Thanks!)

The black rock flew through the air and Sai just barely missed getting hit by the flying projectile. It continued to soar through the air and almost hit everyone's favorite blond-haired shinobi in the head. (K/N: Whoosh!! I love my crater!)

Sai had jumped up into a tree next to him to avoid the other debris, just as Sakura had planned and wanted. The clone on the ground disappeared in a cloud of white smoke.

Before Sai could react he was caught in a genjutsu, but quickly broke out of it. Sakura jumped from a higher branch in the next tree over and released the senbon from her hands.

Sai unsheathed his katana and blocked the needles. Sakura disappeared and reappeared next to Sai just barely missing him as he twisted his torso to dodge the attack.

Sai retaliated by swiping at Sakura with his katana. Sakura jumped back and leapt from left to right dodging the swipes of the gleaming katana. Soon enough they were approaching the two shinigami and their battle.

Out of the corner of his eye Toshiro could see the glimmer of a metal blade and his partner seemingly dancing with the deadly blade. They were advancing in his direction.

Keeping his eye on Rangiku but also keeping tabs on Sakura and Sai he counted down the time until his plan could be put into action.

Sakura could sense they were nearing the shinigami.

'I hope Toshiro-kun's plan works out.'

'What are you saying girl! Of course it is going to work! This is our Shiro-chan we're talking about here!'

Toshiro blocked Rangiku's slash and grabbed Sakura by the waist with one arm and used shunpo to create distance between them and there opponents. They were sitting on a tree branch at almost the top of the tree.

Both of them had masked their reiastu and Sakura her chakra. They watched in silence as the other team seemed to fly underneath them waiting until they were out of sight for the time being.

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Naruto

Naruto was about ready to yell at Sai for letting the rock almost hit him when he noticed how small and light it looked. He bent down and tried to pick it up with one hand.

Only when he tried to pick it up it wouldn't budge.

'Ha! I bet this is a test from Kaka-sensei! I will pick it up with one hand and chuck it at Sai-teme!' (K/N: It really is a lot heavier than it looks people! And doesn't he sound a bit too much like Rock Lee…scary.)

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Back to the battle

Sakura then made her way down a few feet and laid a genjutsu that would be activated when either Sai or Rangiku ran through the grove of trees. Releasing a quick flare of chakra Sakura had alerted them of their location.

Toshiro and Sakura ran back to the area they had previously fled from and awaited for their victims to come in.

Sai noticed the flare in chakra and told Rangiku to turn around and go back the way they had came and he would head them off. What he didn't expect was for them to be caught in a genjutsu that looked exactly like the forest. Only, it was a never ending forest.

After dispelling the genjutsu they changed their plans slightly and continued. They ran back into the clearing only to be ambushed by Toshiro and Sakura.

Sakura came down at Sai with a chakra infused foot and kicked the ground next to him sending him through the air and towards Toshiro and Rangiku along with Naruto and the black rock.

Sai landed on one knee on Rangiku's left facing her. This distracted her and she thought he was proposing to her.

Naruto and the rock continued to soar through the air and promptly landed in the river creating a tidal wave that washed the sleeping Renji from the bridge and ramming him into a tree upside down. He spat a fish out of his mouth.

"BAKA! ITS NOT TIME FOR LUNCH YET AND I DON'T WANT SUSHI!"

While Sai and Rangiku were distracted Sakura and Toshiro took the opportunity and put the blades to their throats, claiming victory.

Kakashi pulled his face from his book.

"The winners of this battle are Toshiro and Sakura."

Naruto had stood up in the river and went back to trying to pick up the black rock that seemed to make craters everywhere it landed. He made a clone and they both tried to pick it up but only managed to shift the heavy chunk of stone.

Putting their weapons away, they walked off to the bridge. Sakura walked up to Renji and started to poke his forehead.

"Are you sure you don't want lunch right now, it's noon."

Renji sat up so quick that he became dizzy and stumbled around before stepping on the flopping fish he had previously spit out.

Naruto and his clone, who he had dubbed "Ramen Knight", looked up as an imposing shadow seemed to cover them and the surrounding area by the second.

"Well Ramen Knight, it looks like its going to storm soon."

"Of course! You're a genius Naruto-sama!"

They heard a splash behind them but didn't see anything. They shrugged and continued with their self-appointed task.

Renji slowly rose from the water, a smirk plastered on his face as he pushed both of the Narutos into the water.

"Heh, that's for earlier."

Naruto jumped up from the water and they began to fight taking turns pushing each other underwater.

Rukia was staring at the clouds that were quickly approaching Konoha. Ichigo walked up behind her.

"Looks like our training is going to get cut short."

The female shinigami turned to him.

"Yeah, but at least we got some training in today."

Toshiro turned and started to walk over to Kakashi.

"It's going to start storming soon and this looks like it's a strong one at that."

The masked shinobi nodded.

"It looks that way."

Sakura walked over to Rukia shortly after Ichigo had left to go bug Renji and Naruto.

"Well, it doesn't look like we needed the plan after all."

Rukia turned to her with a grin.

"Not this time, but we can save it for some time in the near future."

Sakura nodded.

Kakashi turned to the rest of the group.

"Hey everyone I'm cutting training short today. There's a strong storm coming our way and I don't want to be caught in the middle of it."

They nodded in agreement and took off towards their respective lodgings. Naruto screaming something about ramen and began to charge to the famous ramen stand with Ichigo in tow.

Rangiku decided to go visit Tsunade again, not doubt wanting to have more sake. Sai trailing behind her knowing she would eventually get lost along the way and need his help.

Kakashi had already disappeared in his signature cloud of gray smoke no doubt visiting the memorial quickly before leaving to go back to his apartment to read more of his infamous book.

Toshiro looked over to Rukia and Renji, Rukia trying to keep Renji from eating at the current moment and to get him back to the house before it began to storm.

He looked back over to Sakura noticing that she was still staring up at the sky. She blinked rapidly a few times before taking her eyes from the sky above her and briskly walking over to Toshiro.

"The storm is moving in quicker than before and it's going to pour in a few minutes."

He nodded.

"I see, we'll have to use shunpo then."

Sakura nodded and they walked over to the other two. He cleared his throat to gain their attention.

"If you don't want to be soaked through than we need to leave now."

Rukia and Renji nodded in understanding and took off quickly. Sakura sighed.

"We better follow their example."

With that the duo was off and heading in the direction of her house. Sakura looked over to her right and grinned. Once the rooftops came into view she jumped on them and continued on her way.

Toshiro caught movement in the corner of his left eye and saw the kunoichi jump on to the rooftops and quickly gaining more ground than before. He followed suite and soon caught up to her.

'Damn he's faster than what we thought inner!'

'I know! Ugh! Just face it, we tend to pick the prodigies.'

Sakura sweated dropped.

'Okay……aren't you going to miss your show again?'

'Damn it all! Thanks for reminding me! Ja!'

While Sakura was distracted by her inner personnel, Toshiro had purposely stayed a short distance behind her waiting for the moment to strike.

'Wait for it kid, wait for it.'

'I am waiting Hyorinmaru.'

She turned around only to find that he was no longer behind her. She furrowed her eyebrows and turned back around.

'Now kid.'

He ran in a few meters in front of Sakura and by the time she saw him she was caught. She ran straight into the white haired taichou and was thrown onto his shoulder as he flash stepped across the roofs.

The scenery was all a blur to Sakura. She couldn't help but blush at being caught off guard so easily and the fact of who was carrying her.

Toshiro couldn't help but give a small smirk.

'Well kid, the plan worked out well.'

'Hn.'

Within a few minutes they were at the front steps of the house and Toshiro had put Sakura back down. A blush still adorned her face and Toshiro knew that everything had gone better than planned.

Turning the knob and entering the house Sakura took off her combat boots and walked over to a mirror in the hallway and took her hair out of its bun and took the senbon out putting them in a nearby drawer.

After walking in the door Toshiro had taken off his sandals and closed the door behind him. He walked over and looked at a few of the pictures before sitting on the couch.

Sakura carefully and silently peeked out from the wall.

'Good. He isn't facing us!'

'He he, I can't wait to see the look on his face.'

Sakura tip-toed over to the couch so that she was behind Toshiro.

'On the count of three.'

'One.'

'Two.'

'Three!'

She pounced on Toshiro from behind with her arms locked around his neck and laying on his back. She gave a small laugh.

"That's for earlier."

He smirked.

"Really now. Well I guess I have to get you back now."

She quirked her head questioningly to the side.

"Why? We're even now."

Before she even knew what hit her, her back was on the couch and Toshiro was hovering above her.

"That's not fair."

"It doesn't have to be."

A devious grin began to show on her face. He raised an eyebrow.

'KISS HIM GIRL! KISS HIM! LET HIM KNOW THAT HE IS OURS AND OURS ALONE!'

Sakura followed her inners advice and pecked him on the lips. What she didn't know was that she wasn't going to get off that easily though.

'There's the answer to your question kid. She likes you.'

He lowered himself down and engulfed her in a kiss. Surprised, she gave a small gasp allowing him entrance into her mouth. She let the surprise wash away as the overwhelming feeling of warmth overcame her senses.

While still kissing her, Toshiro brushed a few stray strands from her face and cupped it letting his thumb feel the softness of her cheek before sliding his hand behind her neck and stopping at the small of her back.

Their tongues continued to dance the tango as they shifted into a different position. Toshiro sat up and pulled Sakura to his lap without ever breaking the kiss.

Sakura played with his snowy white hair as they continued to battle for dominance. The sound of rain hitting the window panes was barely noted by either of the two.

Toshiro broke the kiss, out of breath, and she let her head rest on his shoulder, her arms still entwined around his neck. A flash of lightning bathed the room with light. Sakura shifted a little bit so that she could see his face.

"I wonder where Renji and Rukia are."

Toshiro was about to answer when the phone rang. Sakura gave a cry of protest and reluctantly got up to answer it.

Inner Sakura began to mumble.

'Evil, stupid, conniving, machine.'

'I couldn't agree with you more.'

She walked over to the table it resided on and picked it up.

"Hello?"

"HEY SAKURA-CHAN!"

She yanked the phone as far from her ear as she could.

"Naruto!"

"He he, uh sorry about that Sakura-chan."

She brought the phone back to her ear.

"It's okay, now why did you call me?"

"Oh, yeah! I kinda forgot about that."

Sakura sweat dropped.

"Oh! I remember now! Renji was hungry so he and Rukia came along with us and since it's starting to storm, they decided to stay at my house with Ichigo and me because it's closer than your house!"

"Oh, okay Naruto. I'll talk to you tomorrow then."

"Bye, Sakura-chan."

Toshiro had moved from the couch to the doorway next to Sakura and was leaning against it with his hands in his pockets. She walked over to him and stood on her tip-toes and kissed him.

He took his hands from the pockets and put them on her small waist pulling her closer to him.

"Who was it?"

"It was Naruto, he said that Renji and Rukia were going to stay at his house because of the storm."

He nodded and she yawned.

"I think you'd better go up to bed."

"No."

She looked up at him and he just lifted an eyebrow at her.

"Okay okay, fine. I'll go to bed."

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Yatta! I finished another chapter! And its my longest yet! Woo hoo! I felt like it was time for some fluff. What about you Kyuu? Kyuu: So sweet. Sakura is so lucky!! - cries -

Also how was the training battle? Good, bad, needs work? Please let me know this was actually my first fight scene. Although I think I should have put more action into it but I guess that's just me. I tend to watch too many action movies.

Also uh my computer's DSL connection box is being gay. It keeps dying then coming back to life. It can't make up its mind and it's driving me crazy so then I complain to Kyuu about it and I guess it makes up for the drama we lost since school ended since apparently the last storm wasn't enough.

My mom swears there was a tornado but it just didn't touch down since one touched down in a city just a few miles over the state boarder line. It's less than five miles from our city.

Kyuu: That storm was scary. And I think your action scene was good for the first time. People tell her to stop txting me about her internet connection. She is taking over my inbox. - glares -

Oh and for the readers. Sorry for putting so many K/Ns on there. I just love my crater. Hehe. Ja ne!

Anzu: -- (sweat drop) I know you love your crater and I think that they get it now too. And Kyuu isn't kidding when she said that thing was heavy! It took both of us to pick that thing up!