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The Wolf and Overprotective 'Parents'
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He didn't stop once to take a break so by the time he had made it to Konoha he was a distraught mess, a feat not many were able to accomplish. As he reached the large village gates he tried to compose himself enough to give Imuzo both he and Ino's 'clearance papers and forms of identification'.
The girl on his back acting as a weight in his mind and heart of his own inner demons and maddening reminders of his past failures was making it hard for him to stay calm and professional. Kami, if he hadn't been in disguise he could have so easily made it to the hospital and found out what the hell that damn Itachi had done to her. He could only think of his own experience with the man and that alone made his blood run cold.
"Why is she asleep?" Imuzo asked trying to get a better look at the girl to match her up with the picture on the identification papers. "we ran into trouble a ways away and she pushed herself too much. We came to meet with your hokage concerning diplomatic relations and to transport a patient back to Shimo that's been under her care." Kakashi stated calmly not betraying his inner turmoil.
"Ah yes! She should be in the hospital now if I'm not mistaken, lucky for you. Kotetsu here will escort you to her." Imuzo turned to give Kotetsu the reins and went back to sit in his post as gatekeeper.
"Quickly please she's my sister, if you don't mind." Kakashi said in a rushed tone to Kotetsu. He received a simple nod and was soon running behind the chunin through the streets leading up to the hospital.
Upon arrival Kotetsu instructed him to wait in the waiting room as he went to locate and inform the hokage. A few minutes later an ornery and blood covered Tsunade appeared with an overwhelmed and haggard looking Sakura padding behind her. "Ao-san, I wasn't expecting you for another few days... why is Akira-san passed out?" Tsunade asked slightly annoyed.
"We need to talk." He stated, all business now. Tsunade quirked an eyebrow at him as if to tell him to go on. "In private. It' rather urgent." He stated obviously glancing at the frazzled and curious Sakura. Quickly catching his drift she sent her student away to continue her studying and motioned for Kakashi to follow her.
Speed walking they made it to Kurou's room and Tsunade quickly put up a sound proof barrier for privacy. Kurou though shocked at first quickly noticed his younger cousin and got up off the bed to allow Kakashi to set her down. "Why is Yamanaka passed out?" She asked not bothering to wait for a response as she checked the young girls vitals.
"We ran into Akatsuki members." Kakashi quickly informed his hokage. "What?!" Tsunade yelled now looking between Kakashi and the limp Yamanaka Heiress. "When, where? Details Hatake!" She yelled as she assessed Ino and tried to find what was wrong with the young girl.
"We ran into them in Kunohe when we stopped there for a quick break and lunch. They split up so we split up and tailed them agreeing to meet at a designated location after a certain amount of tim-" He abruptly stopped as Tsunade and Kurou looked up at him appalled.
"She's just a genin Kakashi, it was suicide of you to do this! What were you thinking?" Tsunade argued and asked now completely terrified of what condition Inoichi's precious daughter was in. If there was anything she was afraid of it was a pissed off Inoichi considering he was the head of T&I and ANBU along with Ibiki and if anything or anyone so much as hurt his daughter all hell would break loose. It didn't help that Ibiki was her godfather and although not many knew he ACTUALLY doted on her and cared about her. The Morino Ibiki.
"We were trying to gather Intel as to why they were so close to Konoha and what business they had in the village. Though I know this doesn't make any of what I did alright you aren't giving her enough credit. She's a lot stronger than you think anyway we were apart for 37 minutes when I lost my trail and sensed Uchiha Itachi." As soon as he said the name both Kurou and Tsunade froze. Tsunade immediately moved her glowing green hands to Ino's head.
"I rushed to her location as quickly as possible but when I got there he was escaping and she was fainting. I believe he had her under his Tsuyokumi." Kakashi finished and looked at his student worry written all over his face. Tsunade was confused by the last bit of information seeing as how she couldn't sense traces of the genjutsu in Ino's mind.
"Kurou-san enter her mind, I don't sense her being under the genjutsu but there has to be a reason for her unconsciousness." Hesitantly Kurou put his hands on both her temples and entered her mind. He didn't want his younger cousin to be in the pain he had been in and considering it was the older of the two Uchiha's she had faced the damage could be ten times worse.
He was at awe to see the state of her mindscape. Last he had been in there it was only a small forest, now it was a large village and even larger mountain behind it. A replica of Konoha and the Yamanaka Mountain, she had taken his words seriously and enforced and strengthened her mind ten fold. Entering the Village he was greeted with villagers but these people were not normal in anyway.
They had no distinguishable features nor did they have faces but it made the village seem more realistic albeit creepy. Walking by said people they would walk around him and avoid touching him at all costs, as if they knew he was a foreign being there. He decided it would be better to not bother said people and instead focused on finding his cousin in the sea of people and abundant terrain.
He first went to what he knew was her home/clan compound but found it completely empty. Momentarily he was relieved not to find her there thinking if he were an enemy it would be too easy to get to her actual conscious mind. He pressed on thinking that she might be atop the mountain but also thought against it seeing as how she wasn't extremely attached to it and most likely put it there to side track any trespassers.
He thought long and hard about the things she had shared with him about her life in the village and things she deemed extremely important to her heart. The only other thing that popped into his mind aside from her Clan and father was her genin team. The had been together since basically birth as most Ino-Shika-Cho teams and she held them closer to her heart than anything else.
Once he reached that answer he went in search of the training ground she told him about but also found it empty, at that point he was beginning to doubt he'd find her and snap her out of whatever had put her in the coma like state. Then it hit him, the BBQ restaurant she had mentioned once or twice.
it was hear teams meeting place for any and everything, although it would be an odd place to be he assumed this was the only other place she could be and only people close to her would know such a place even existed and was an option for hiding her real self.
Quickly making his way to the shopping district of the 'village' he began searching in all the BBQ restaurants he could find. Luckily for him there were only 3 and on his second try at Yakiniku he found her. The inside of the restaurant was more like a flower shop and in the center was a huge sac like structure held up my thick vine like stems.
Some of the flowers were frozen over and he noticed the temperature in the room was almost below freezing. Inside this sac in the center was a curled up Ino and outside acting as a guard was another Ino but this one seemed older and lacked expressions.
As he walked up to the other Ino she quickly got into a deep fighting stance and pulled out a kunai. Kurou put both hands up and spoke in what he hoped was a neutral yet calming tone, "Ino, I'm here to retrieve her." He pointed to the one in the sac. "It's Kurou, your cousin. I mean you no harm." He said slowly kneeling in front of the other Ino
"Kurou?" The other Ino finally spoke after a few moments of what he assumed was her trying to remember such a person. "Ah, yes. It was thanks to you that I was born. I am Wolf." Putting away her weapon and straightening back up she motioned for him to come closer.
"She is resting right now. As soon as that genjutsu was used on her we traded places and I put her in there to keep her safe. You may awaken her and get her out I will not fight it as I am not needed now." Stepping out of Kurous way he moved close enough that he could touch the outer layer of the sac which was wet.
Creating a kunai he gently pierced the sac and quickly stretched out to catch the younger girl as all the water came gushing out. He had turned to thank the other Ino but she was nowhere to be seen, his attention was brought back to his cousin when he felt her slowly stir.
"Kurou-nii?" She asked timidly. Slowly opening her eyes she looked around then back up at her cousin. He noted it was like she was a newborn slowly moving her arms and legs to get a better feel of them and once it seemed she was finally back to her normal self her eyes widened, "Nii-san!" She jumped in his arms and gave him a tight hug causing him to fall backwards.
That sudden movement was what snapped them both back out of her mind and into the real world. Slowly and quite painfully she opened her eyes and saw 2 concerned faces and her cousin slowly waking up as well. "Something on my face?" She asked rather confused by all the staring.
Both Tsunade and Kakashi let out a huge sigh of relief, one they both didn't know they were holding in. Wearily Tsunade turned to the young kunoichi, "Yamanaka what happened? What did Itachi do to you?" Suddenly Ino shot up and all the memories of the attack came rushing back to her.
"He used his Tsuyokumi on me and tried to torture me but I... I stoped it using a new mind technique and Wolf." She looked to Kakashi then to Kurou. "It must have worked because he stopped torturing me and I think he had told me something important..." She looked to her hokage trying hard to remember what exactly he had told her.
"What was it?" They all asked simultaneously. Concentrating harder she tried recalling what it was, "Naruto! They're going to try and extract the tailed beast from within him in a year and a half!" She looked to the completely mortified. Before any of them could speak she continued, "And that they've already captured two other tailed beasts from their hosts. I think that is all her told me... I can't remember any more than that before I fainted."
"Did he say which ones? How were they able to extract them?!" Tsunade asked completely terrified for Naruto's life and sake. Ino looked down upset she couldn't give her any answers, "That's all he said, I wasn't able to extract any information from him forcefully. He was far too powerful. I'm sorry Hokage-sama."
Ino hadn't felt useless in a long while and the feeling was eating at her. Tsunade realized how disheartened Ino was and softened up, "No, that alone is incredible information to know and have. You did well. In fact you should be proud not many can say they've face Itachi and lived. That is a feat in itself and I know Kakashi for one would vouch that."
Kakashi nodded trying to make his student better but was unable to give her all his attention seeing as how Naruto was in even more danger now than it seemed. He couldn't help worrying about Minato-sensei's legacy. Tsunade told Kurou to stay with Ino and put her in a medically induced sleeping state saying what she needed was rest more than anything.
They all looked at the sleeping Yamanaka Heiress and again sighed in relief that at least she was safe and sound. Reluctantly Tsunade agreed when Kakashi said this was a matter they would have to bring up with the council. Realizing she was still covered in another patients now dried blood she told Kakashi she was going to quickly change then they would head to the Tower and call an emergency meeting.
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Council Room:
The council room was a total disarray of confusion and questions from all the clan heads and council members. All of them wanting answers as to why a meeting was called so last minute and the gravity of the situation since it was called and formed so quickly and abruptly.
In the center was Tsunade and Kakashi both already dreading how this day was turning out and not really wanting to see what Danzo and his allies would say about the subject at hand. It was a rather sensitive subject and everyone always seemed to be at a loss when it came to Naruto and all things concerning him.
"Silence!" Tsunade's voice boomed not only sending a tremor in the room but capturing everyone's attention causing the room to immediately get quiet. "Kakashi has gathered new information pertaining to the Akatsuki." A silent dread loomed over the now still and quiet room.
There was no way in hell she was going to mention Ino and her involvement in obtaining the Intel. Not only would Inoichi would raise hell but that would cause the Akimichi and Nara Clan's to back up whatever angry move he would make. It also didn't help that Danzo was always searching for more recruits to join ROOT a branch that was supposed to be disbanded when she became Hokage but that was a whole other mess she didn't want to begin to deal with.
The only one not bothered by the news was an unamused Danzo. Already his men were behind the scene's trying to scrounge up whatever information they could on such news and anyone and anything close to it.
"They have captured 2 Tailed Beasts and are diligently working on gathering the rest in a year and a half's time." Tsunade stated more quietly this time already dreading the fight that was sure to ensure she just hoped Danzo wouldn't but in just this once.
Tsunade's last piece of information caused an uproar with half the populous wanting Naruto to return to the safety the village could provide for him while the other half wanted him to stay with Jaraiya and continue his training.
Slamming his staff loudly broke the arguing that was going on and all eyes were on Danzo. Almost everyone instantly looked at him with mild distaste but quickly hid it. "Which tailed beasts have been captured? If it's any of the ones from our enemy villages we could fight them and overtake them. We would not only have our large forces with us but the Kyubi's power as well. Our success would be absolute and our powerful nation could grow large enough to overtake the rest of the nations. This is the time for us to become a super powered nation; our most opportune moment is here!" He was now standing in the center of the room trying to gather the masses on his side.
Always a war mongrel that one. For a moment it seemed the Hyuga Clan Elders, the Clan Head and the council was going to agree until Kakashi spoke up breaking the awkward silence that was surfacing.
"We do not know which tailed beasts were taken but starting a war right now would cause more harm than good. I know for a FACT that the Yondaime and Sandaime didn't give their lives for this village just to waste their efforts and for us to go back repeat our mistakes of the past and begin an avoidable war. Minato-sensei did not make Naruto the Kyuubi's host just so we could use him as a weapon!" Everyone was stunned by Kakashi's outburst and emotional distress, something he never showed and kept hidden behind his professional mask.
Shikaku was the first to recover, "Kakashi is right. War right now would be pointless and an ignorant move for us to make. We would essentially be betting the villages livelihood and sake on a guess as to which villages lost their beasts and if we guessed wrong we would pay the price. What we should be doing is working with our allies and forming tighter bonds to fight off the real threat facing us all; the Akatsuki. I vote we leave Naruto's well being to Jariya-sama and continue working with our allies for whatever enemies we will all be facing in the future."
Quickly the Akimichi and Yamanaka Clan Head's and Elders agreed and sided with Shikaku and the Nara Clan Elders. Followed by the Sarutobi(Asuma), Inuzuka, Aburame, Senju(Tsunade), and Hatake(Kakashi) Clan head's and Elders. Hiashi Hyuga reluctantly agreed stating that although they were for the war it would be rather childish to just guess at random and fight a nation only to lose because they couldn't stop themselves for their own greed.
Angry to not get his way Danzo sat back down murmuring of about how peace had made everyone weak and they would all regret it someday. Grinning Tsunade quickly called the meeting to an end before anyone else could have the opportunity to speak or ask unwanted questions. As she left she was followed by Kakashi, Inoichi and an observant Shikaku who's questions were going to be answered whether she liked it or not.
Back In Tsunade's Office:
As soon as everyone entered her office Tsunade went to work and immediately put up her sound barrier. "Alright let's make this quick. I have something that needs my attention and am only going to talk for a few minutes. What do you want to know Shikaku?" Tsunade sat down on her chair behind her desk pulling out her sake bottle and taking a small swig of it. "Ino was with Kakashi during his Intel mission, is she alright?" Shikaku asked in the Nara's signature monotone.
"Nothing ever gets passed you... Yes she was with him. Yes she's alright save for a few cuts and bruises. You had asked me about the man, Kurou-san, I was treating from Shimo months ago and I had ignored you. You were correct when you assumed he was the shinobi training Yamanaka Ino. She had been in his care since she had left and was only put under Kakashi as a substitute until Kurou-san had gotten better. He came here because they had run into Sasuke and on their way here to pick up Kurou-san she and Kakashi ran into Uchiha Itachi and his partner. No we don't know anymore that what was told at the meeting, that was all the information Ino could gather from him. Yes I know it was dangerous and have already reprimanded Kakashi for it. Anything else?" She asked chugging the remains of the sake.
Shikaku stood their quietly obviously going through everything he had learned and stayed that way for a moment longer. "I would like to see-" Shikaku was cut off mid sentence by a panic stricken Inoichi, "She whAT?! Is my princess really okay or are you just saying that? I need to see my baby! I swear to Kami if anything happened to her you two" he said while pointing to Kakashi and Tsunade not caring that she was his Hokage, "will pay and I will not be merciful! I want to see her as well." By now Shikaku was restraining Inoichi and could only nod his head in agreement with his distressed teammate.
She knew Inoichi would react that way but knowing that Shikaku agreed and was on Inoichi's side made it that much more terrifying. She had heard how all 3 clans doted on the Yamanaka Heiress and saw her as their own daughter but she didn't think the stoic Nara Head would actually show it much less agree with the threats his teammate was spewing. "We were just going there now but I need you to calm down Inoichi. I cannot and will not take you to her if you don't CALM DOWN!" Tsunade used her assertive voice and quickly regained control of the situation.
Straightening himself out Inoichi put on his shinobi mask and only nodded his head in agreement. He was far too worried and angry to use words and if Shikaku hadn't been there he was sure he'd be in one of the T&I jail cellars by now. "Shall we." Shikaku stated in a bored fashion. If Tsunade hadn't been working so closely to the man she'd have thought that he didn't care but she could tell by the small tremor in his left hand that he was just as angry and worried as his more vocal teammate. Great 2 worried fathers, she was much more suited for an all out war if it broke out in that exact moment than these two worrying about their "precious little baby girl". Kami help her now.
Luckily she was still asleep so they didn't get too worked up but they all stated they would be on standby so they could be at her side once she woke up. Terrific. Tsunade only allowed Kurou in the room seeing as how it was his room and made all the others either go back to work or stay in the waiting room.
The Next Day:
Ino had awoken to a quietly sleeping Kurou by her bedside. At first she thought she was still dreaming and was about to continue sleeping when all the events from the day before came rushing back into her mind. Now she remembered, Tsunade had knocked her out! Damn Sanin. Slowly she sat up being careful not to wake her cousin but of course that was an impossible feat since he quickly woke up.
"How are you feeling? Are you okay? I'll go get everyone!" She had never seen her cousin so excited and didn't want to interrupt him but she shot her hand out to him and grabbed his wrist before he could leave. "What's going to happen know, are we going to be allowed to go back to Shimo and continue training?" Ino asked for once scared that they wouldn't allow her to leave with her cousin and continue her training. To not be able to go back to her familial home and see its wonder and beauty one last time.
Not that she didn't like being home or her village but she knew she still needed to continue her training and Kurou hadn't finished teaching her all he knew. "They are deciding that now. I honestly don't know little wolf." Kurou wasn't going to lie to her but if he was allowed to be honest he was hoping she'd be able to return with him and continue her training. Though it may be out of selfishness he felt she had come too far to just stop in the middle of her training but her also understood why they would choose to keep her in the village.
After the latest events she was in it was obvious she, as a Yamanaka and an heiress to top it off was too valuable to Konoha to lose. It would soon spread that she had survived and encounter with Uchiha Itachi, things like that always seemed to leak out and once it did she would be watched more carefully and a bounty would surely be put on her head.
A thought he wasn't particularly fond of, his only wish was to keep her safe (he knew it was a stupid wish especially because of their profession but he couldn't help it), something he knew was impossible. She was about to speak when the room's door was slammed open. The Hokage was the first to appear followed by an ecstatic Inoichi and two bored Kakashi and Shikaku.
Kakashi and Tsunade began putting up the sound proof barrier while Inoichi went straight for his daughter and gave her a gentle hug, "Princess! You look... worse for wear but other than that beautiful! I'm so happy to finally see you after so long. My you've grown, you're looking more and more like your mother." he said with a happy tear running down his face. Ino embraced her father and could only wipe his tear away and smile cheerily at him.
"She really had, but have you grown as a Kunoichi?" Tsunade didn't want to interrupt their sentimental moment but she had to get down to the point. Plus being in a small room with so many people easily made her restless, funny how it didn't happen when she was operating on people. She was also curious to see what the young kunoichi could do especially since she was able to go against both remaining Uchiha's and tell the tale.
"If you'd like to see my progress I'd be more than happy to show you Tsunade-sama, I also want to see what my sensei's woud have to say about it." Ino wasn't about to give up on an opportunity to show them all what she'd learned and get feedback from all the people in the room.
She felt she needed to validate herself and her training to show the Hokage that they made the right choice in sending her away and to possibly increase her chances in continuing her training. Her father seemed hesitant about where this was going, she was in no condition to be fighting or training; at least that's what he believed.
Although he understood the need for her to continue her training she was still his baby girl and his parental instincts screamed for him to lock her up somewhere no one could reach her and keep her safe under his watchful eye. He knew that would only enrage his daughter and eventually push her farther away and continue her training.
"Do you feel up for it Yamanaka? I'd understand if you wanted to rest some more and spend time with your family." Tsunade said considerately, she would understand if that's what she wanted to do but truthfully she wanted to see how much stronger Ino had gotten.
From what she had read in Ino's file and what she had seen in the little time she was a hokage didn't impress her, in all honesty she didn't understand how the girl actually managed to become a genin. She wasn't good in ninjutsu (aside from her families jutsu which was only useful when she was being protected if not she'd be dead), her genjutsu was mediocre and her taijutsu was bismol at best. It baffled her how such a girl was able to hold her own again both Uchiha's.
Even though both time's she had gotten incredibly lucky and hadn't had to fight them physically, the fact that she had now gotten out of two Tsuyukomi's and escaped with minimal damage was a feat in itself. She also wanted to see how much Ino had learned under Kakashi's tutalige considering how his track record as a teacher was disastrous. It was also a test to see what he was capable of teaching and how much he had learned when it came to being a teacher and mentor.
"I feel fine just a mild headache but other than that ready for anything you throw my way!" Ino said enthusiastically; ready to show them all she'd learned and worked hard for. "Alright then, get your disguise ready. You will have a match against Kakashi here." Tsunade said pointing to Kakashi then gave Ino a large grin, "Remember have the intent to kill so we really see the level in which you are in." Tsunade stated eager to see the outcome and if it meant she got out of doing paperwork for another hour or two was just icing on the cake.
Before telling Ino the location of the match and leaving she used her mystic palm technique to heal and rejuvenate her. Kurou handed her the scroll that contained her Shimo clothes and costume before stepping out with an uneasy Inoichi.
Ino slowly stood up trying to feel out her own body hoping she wouldn't regret this and was surprised by how light and not in pain her body was. Tsunade was amazing! Quickly changing into her outfit from traveling with Kakashi opting out the trench coat. She strapped on her weapons pouch and Frost Hitai-ate on her upper left thigh.
She had to stay in character in risk of being found out and consequentially being asked or most likely forced to stay by her Clan Elders or worst by the Council. Securing her wig clips and putting her long black hair in a tight side fishtail braid she put on her grey contacts. Checking herself one last time before leaving the room she put all her other belongings in her scroll then began making her way to training ground 3 with her father and cousin.
Her father was so shocked by her appearance that he told her that I'd he hadn't been told it was her he wouldn't have recognized her. As they were leaving the hospital they passed by Sakura and Lee and although inside Ino was freaking out, outside she kept her cool and not only passed them without any trouble but they didn't even notice her only greeting her father and cousin.
With that small interaction Ino felt more confident in herself and walked tall and proud towards the training group. As they were making their way there they passed quite a lot of her classmates seeing as how training ground 3 was the farthest than all the other. Catching a glimpse of Hinata and Kurenai Ino wondered if Asuma was near by. He usually was with her when neither of them were busy. It was so obvious they were going steady.
It would be so easy to go and see him or find him and Choji and Shikamaru... but what if they were mad at her for leaving. For not telling them and never getting into contact with them on her whereabouts and how she was doing. Did they even care she was gone? Where they doing better without her? No! Now wasn't the time to think of such things she had to focus on this fight and how she'd go about it.
Kakashi had actually been an amazing teacher and had so much knowledge to offer. So she knew she had to be smart about this match and couldn't afford to make any silly mistakes. The rest the walk was done in silence since Ino was trying to come up with the perfect stratagy to help her take down Kakashi.
It didn't help that he knew the layout of the grounds; actually she had many disadvantages but that didn't mean she wouldn't try her damndest. When they arrived Ino wasn't surprised to see a 'Shimo' ninja leaning against a tree lazily reading. Of course he would be incognito, it would be a dead giveaway who she was if others saw her sparing with him or worse question why a Shimo nin would be fighting against a Leaf nin.
Even though Tsunade wasn't in the clearing Ino knew she was watching them closely, she could sense her. Going towards Kakashi she stopped a few feet away from him and waiting for him to begin explaining the rules that the spar would consist of.
Clearing his throat and finally straightening up he began explaining the rules in his usual low bored tone, "Alright Hokage-sama and I have decided this will be a no rules match. Though the objective will be for you to take this bell off my person it won't be the only way we will determine the winner and your growth. It will be also determined by a points system, meaning whoever lands the most hits to the chest or successfully attacks with any ninjutsu, taijutsu, or genjutsu will receive points. The one with the most points wins or if you take the bell away and can keep it away til midnight. Easy enough right?" He smiled at his pupil knowing by the look on her face that she was already coming up with a plan and other backup plans on how to tackle this match.
"We will begin in 15 minutes once noon hits. You also have to be ready for random attacks by Kurou here and make it to the end without calling it quits." His smile grew even more seeing the disdain on her face. With that said her father wished her luck and went to where Tsunade was at.
Before Kurou left to hide his parting words were "With intent to kill." An almost devious yet excited smile appeared on her face but quickly disappeared as she went into what she called her Kunoichi Persona.
She knew her only chances of making it was if she found any bodies of water and kept her distance from Kakashi only using long range attacks. Kakashi was a strong, smart fighter in ever sense and that meant he could handle his own in any type of fight but as his student she had learned that once he had anyone in close range it usually meant the end for his opponents.
Tsunade appeared before them, recited the regulations for the match then looked to both parties making sure they understood. Receiving nods as their approval she motioned for them to stand on their assigned starting points. Taking one last deep breath Ino steeled her thoughts and emotions then got into a low fighting stance and waited eagerly for the match to start.
"BEGIN!" Tsunade's voice boomed casing many birds to fly off.
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Guest: Here it is! Sorry it took longer than usual but I'm trying to get them our to you all! I Hope you like it!
Guest: It's about to get really good or at least that's my opinion ;)
Guest: I'm working on them I promise!
Guest: Yeah I always felt bad for Kakashi since in the end everyone he loved ended up in a sense leaving him but Ino will not and vis versa. Though they may not be in an actual team they are still student and teacher and like she had told him if anyone understands that bond it'd be her and all the members in team 10. Yeah with all the worried 'parents' who knows if she'll be able to go back. Gotta keep reading to find out!
Sweetlilly90: I am too even though I'm writing it so it feels a little biased on my part but I'm glad you like her so far. Yeah I always thought Kakashi was a great teacher and being Ino's teacher us just easy for me to write. It came so naturally so I'm happy I chose him. They including Shikaku will have a lot to say don't you worry. It will pay off, wolf and Itachi giving her that Intel. A little more to find out and for the Chunin Exams to begin!
Shizuka Kino: I'm happy you like it! :D
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JenniJ: Estou tão feliz que você gosta, é sempre bom ouvir de você. Sim, isso sempre me fez sentir por ele, porque, além disso, todos da sua equipe genin tinham morrido, além de Obito, é claro. Sim, eu pensei que ele poderia contribuir muito para o crescimento da Ino e eles seriam capazes de trabalhar muito bem juntos. Eu sou, eu tenho algo grande que vem acima! Mal posso esperar para que todos possam ler e descobrir. Vou tentar obter mais rápido.
ShikaIno1: I'm happy you do and I know I'm just not very good at writing fighting scenes but one is coming up soon and i worked very hard on it. It's way longer than any other I've written so I hope you like it!
KassieJean: Glad you love it!