Then

"So you've only had sex once?" Ino questioned as the two kunoichi picked through fruit at a near by stand. Sakura blushed deeply, "Why don't you just say it a little louder? I don't think they heard you in the back." The sarcasm came dripping from her words earning a wince from Ino.

"Gomen. But.. that's what you mean, yeah?" Ino said once more, this time earning a nod from the pinkett. Ino sighed and shook her head then looked Sakura right in the eye, "Don't force yourself, Sakura. It took me several almost failed missions to get it right.. and before that it took all but Kurenai giving up on me to finally do it with a stranger without feeling... cheap." The confession surprised Sakura, she didn't know much about her friend's training and so for her to share as much was something to not take lightly.

Once again, Sakura nodded then continued picking through fruit. "I guess.. I don't know.. he's given me a lot of advice. And I feel comfortable with him.."

"That's the problem, Sakura. When you go on missions and you have to do this for real, you won't feel comfortable with the guy and no one will be there to guide you through this nor give you advice. This will be all on you. This isn't something someone can save you from." Ino ground out, she was becoming frustrated with her friend.

Sakura stared up at Ino, anger now burning through emerald pools. "I don't need saving. I haven't needed saving since I was 12 years old and I won't need it ever again. I haven't had weakness since I was a child. So fuck you, Ino. I'm not asking to be saved, I'm sorry I'm not okay with just giving my body to people for whatever the reason, village or no - my body is my temple and I refuse for that to be taken away from me. I'm sorry I'm not just some mindless drone that is willing to let people decide for her what she can or cannot do with her body!"

The words poured from her like hot lead, heavy and burning every part of her as they spilled from her trembling lips. Her whole body was shaking from pure anger, her Chakra lashing into the air around them. Ino took a step back and stared at her best friend, she'd never seen Sakura like this. She'd never seen Sakura angry like this to towards her. Not towards anyone, really, not like this anyway.

Ino took another step back and felt a tremor of fear, the darkness surrounding the pink haired woman was threatening and Ino wasn't sure how to take it. "Sakura.. I'm sorry, please, calm down."

Sakura shook her head, "You know what, forget it. I'll see you later." Sakura hissed then disappeared in a swirl of blossoms, leaving Ino gaping at where Sakura had just been standing with nothing but questions popping into her head.

&.&.&.&.&.

She would show Ino. She would show everyone, she didn't need to be sheltered or protected. She showed up at the training field furthest from the village where Kakashi had currently been training. He liked this one the best because it was far away from other people and he could focus on what he was doing without worrying about being interrupted.

He could feel the Chakra before she appeared and raised an eyebrow in question as she appeared right before him. He didn't even get to say a word or process a thought before she was on him, her legs wrapped around his waist and her arms around his neck. Her lips were on his, claiming them greedily as she ground her hips to his. He didn't even register the actions before his body followed suit.

It all happened so fast, her aggression and assertion were both so enticing, it made him dizzy. Before he knew it, she was crying out in extacy and he followed right behind. After they both caught their breath, Kakashi turned to his former student and watched her silently for a long moment, "I assume things with Ino didn't go as planned."

Sakura shot him a dark look before she got on her feet and began to dress. Kakashi shrugged to himself and got dressed as well. He wasn't sure if he should tell her the news he had just yet. She could feel his hesitation and it bothered her a bit, she was still a bit irked off because of Ino. That pig.

"Out with it." Sakura said with no emotion. Kakashi nodded his head to himself as if coming to some sort of agreement within his inner battle.

"Not sure if this changes anything for you, but so you know... If Naruto, or anyone for that matter, were to offer you a mission that was seduction based.. you have the merits to say no to them."

This shocked Sakura. "Of course, within reason. If some how every single female kunoichi below you were to go missing or whatever at that specific time then you'd probably have no choice.. but that's highly unlikely. Even the Hokage cannot force you to take that sort of mission unless it meant a direct threat to the village."

Sakura stared at Kakashi, she knew he wasn't telling her this just to humor her. Maybe it was because he wanted her to know she gaff options.. maybe he wanted to help her.. maybe.. maybe he felt their training was useless and she wasn't capable of doing her job.

Sakura stared at Kakashi for a long moment, no, it wasn't the latter. She wasn't sure how, but she just knew. Nodding to herself, she thanked Kakashi for the information but informed him that she still wished to train. Better safe than sorry.

Kakashi felt himself smile, for some reason he was happy to hear she wanted to continue training.. 'Is that really the reason?' His thoughts cut in making him frown slightly to himself. Of course it was. Right?

As she watched him, inner Sakura questioned if it were really for the purpose of training that she insisted in continuing. The thought froze her to the bone. Of course it was.. right?

"Are you off the rest of the day?" Questioned Kakashi as he slipped his shirt on after dusting off the dirt that clung to it. Sakura nodded slightly, "Hai." Kakashi smiled some what, "Wanna go bother Naruto?"

"Shikamaru would have a heart attack if we bother the Hokage while he's busy." Sakura mused.

"I really don't see a down side to this." Smirked Kakashi. Sakura smiled too and nodded, all anger she heald early completely gone. Funny, wasn't it? How just a little bit of time with Kakashi and she was back to smiling and not wanting to punch people in the face?