Ok before I begin I should firstly apologize I've been away for a while mainly due to writers block and I feel really bad about not updating my main excuse for not updating is I have been thinking about other stories and such that may or may not eventually pop up sooner or later (most likely later) ok anyway enough excuses I am proud to announce the continuation of NekoNaruto :D Oh and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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Chapter 12: Vacation Pt 3

(with Ino)

At the time Naruto and Hinata were busy with their respective business in the village Ino was heading towards her families flower shop as fast as she could. Ino hadn't been away from her home in her eagerness to get home she began to walk faster and faster until she was jogging. She soon could see the large sign advertising her homes shop until finally she opened the door which was accompanied by the small chime of the bell that would alert the cashier that someone entered the store.

"welcome to the Yamanaka Flower shop how may I…" Is all Inoichi managed to get out before noticing that the 'customer' was actually his daughter "Ino? What are you doing here? Don't tell me that Naruto has given up on you or something"

Ino sighed deeply at the suggestion of Inoichi "No Otou-san, Naruto-sensei has business in the village and he thought that we should accompany him" Ino said carefully ignoring the fact Naruto simply didn't trust the girls enough to leave them alone at his house.

Inoichi nodded and smiled "well it's good to see you Ino-chan I assume that you have learned a thing or two from Naruto-san?" Inoichi asked curiously

Ino nodded "yes I have Otou-san and If you'd like I can show you" Ino said gently removing her bow from her back "but I'd need a little more room"

Inoichi raised his eyebrows at the bow he certainly didn't expect Ino to be handling one but he nodded and dug through a draw under his desk and pulled out a sign it read 'be back in an hour' "it was a slow day anyway let's see how well Naruto-san is teaching you"

Ino grinned from ear to ear and rushed outside and ran towards her clans private training ground. She didn't understand it but she seemed to be excited that her father was going to see the skills that she had learned. When she was in the academy Ino never wanted to show off her skills she was more interested in thinking of ways to capture Sasuke's heart. She honestly didn't understand why she felt like this and she didn't care she pushed the thoughts from her mind simply assigning home sickness as the reason.

Soon enough both Yamanaka's reached the training ground which was luckily empty Inoichi leaned on a tree while Ino prepared unsealing a quiver of arrows and started to shoot but Inoichi could tell that she was only practicing. "Otou-san do you have anything I can shoot at?" Ino asked

Inoichi thinks for a moment and then nods "I think I have something" Inoichi dug through a pouch he always wore in case of emergencies. He eventually pulled out five shuriken "will this do?"

Ino nodded "I hope so if you would be so kind Otou-san please throw them so the will pass that tree"

Inoichi simply prepared to throw his first shuriken waiting until Ino signaled she was ready once he got said signal he thew the star so it would pass a nearby tree so the hole would face them. In what seemed like a effortless motion Ino pulled back and released an arrow however the shuriken continued passed the tree and the arrow simply made a large thunk sticking into the tree. Inoichi heard ino mutter a few interesting swearwords before calming down and once again signaling him. Inoichi released another shuriken and ino again fired an arrow. This time a significant sound of metal meeting metal but the shuriken fell to the floor a large dent in it and the arrow followed the tip also dented. The next shot was the same Ino only managed to hit the shuriken and not shoot through the hole.

"fucking hell" Ino shouted

Inoichi shook his head "look ino you've proved your skill not many ninja could even hit the shuriken"

"No Otou-san I can do this again" Ino said determination in her eyes once again feeling the need to prove herself deep within herself

Inoichi sighed and once again threw his shuriken this time he made it go a little slower Ino quickly aimed and fired this time her arrow easily speared the hole and caused the shuriken to sit on the shaft of the arrow.

"again" Ino said "this time don't go easy on me" she added looking at her father

Inoichi's eyes widened 'she could tell I threw it slower? but not even a Chunin could have been able to notice that Naruto-san how the hell are you training these girls it's been one month and Ino's gone from a well what she was to being able to notice such a small change?' Inoichi smiled "fine Ino I'm sorry"

Ino smiled and gave a small nod signaling Inoichi who threw his last shuriken for the final time Ino pulled her bow string back and when she was sure she released it. Almost as if time slowed, the arrow shot towards the tree and just before it hit the shuriken started to pass. Just as the arrow was about to go through the hole the shuriken continued to travel just enough that the arrow hit the edge of the hole making both projectiles fall to the dirt with a small thud. Ino was quiet for a moment before she released a deep sigh "damn it I hesitated Naruto-sensei would be having a field day if he saw that"

Inoichi laughed and patted his daughter on the back "well even so I'm proud of you and I'm sure Naruto-san is too"

'he's got a funny way of showing it' Ino though before smiling up to her father "thanks Otou-san I'll get better I promise"

"believe me Ino I'm already very proud now come I'm sure we can have lunch before you need to return to Naruto-san" Inoichi replied placing an arm around Ino and leading her towards konoha for a well deserved meal.

(with Sakura)

Sakura wasn't sure what she should do her first initial plan was to visit her mother and father however they weren't home upon asking her neighbors Sakura learned that they were both out of the village. Sighing Sakura walked to the academy and then she realised that today was a Saturday and no one would be in so she was now officially bored as hell. She was walking down the main street trying to find something to do 'I can't believe I actually wish Ino was here to do something with…..well I think Hinata would be better company'

"Well well if it isn't Sakura" a voice spoke from behind her

Turning around Sakura looked at the girl speaking her eyes widened at the sight of the girl standing opposite her it was Ami "Ami? What are you doing here?" Sakura asked her face twisted in annoyance due to the memories this girl gave her.

"awww what's wrong with me talking to a good friend?" Ami sarcastically spoke

"Friends is a interested way to describe it" Sakura replied "If you don't have anything else to say I'd rather spend my time free away from you"

Ami didn't enjoy that Sakura was ignoring her "look here fivebrow one of your betters is speaking to you you shouldn't be so rude"

Twitching at the insult Ami threw at her Sakura simply tried to ignore her "I have nothing against you Ami so please if you would please shut up and leave me alone that would be nice" Sakura replied having to physically keep herself from punching the girl standing in front of her.

"stop the high and mighty act Sakura just because you get a little special treatment from the Hokage-sama to go on your little trip doesn't mean your better than the rest of us" Ami sneered closing the gap between the two and taking a large fistful of her shirt.

Sakura was now seriously pissed off so much so that she grabbed the wrist of Ami and squeezed the response she got was unexpected Ami immediately let go and started to howl in pain. Using the situation she held onto the girl tightly "look here Ami this 'trip' you think I'm on isn't fun I have been through hell for the past month and the last thing I want is you bitching to me about getting special treatment" Sakura growled out before pushing Ami to the ground "were done here goodbye" Sakura finished turning around.

Looking at the retreating form of Sakura and the state she left her in Ami was embarrassed an emotion that she certainly didn't enjoy. Not thinking or remembering how Sakura easily manhandled her earlier Ami got to her feet and charged.

Sakura didn't see it but she knew Ami was coming Sakura couldn't help but scoff 'god her footsteps are so loud' she though before simply stepping to her right just before Ami would have made contact. "I thought I said I had enough of you?" Sakura asked her face showing she wasn't pleased.

Ami had the ugliest scowl on her face "you don't get to embarrass me like that fivebrow without severe consequences"

Sakura knew Ami had some skill when ever she and Sakura were paired up to spar at the academy she was skilled enough that she tied with Sakura. Going by this she would have been average 'she's nothing like Kiba-san or Sasuke-kun but skilled enough' she thought. Sakura sighed she didn't want this to turn into a fight "look Ami your pissed I get it but I don't want to fight you" Sakura said trying to calm the girl down.

"well that makes it all the more easier for me" Ami replied charging again.

Ami continually threw punches at her pink haired adversary however none connected Sakura was easily spinning away from them 'wow Naruto-sensei you do know what your doing don't you?' Sakura thought.

"STOP MOVING YOU PINK HAIRED BITCH" Ami finally lost it she dived a hand into her pouch and pulled out a kunai however before she could use it her hands were held behind her back a tall brown haired smoking shinobi was holding her back.

Sakura dropped her defensive stance and bowed to the man "thank you I wasn't sure how I would have stopped her with out resorting to physical means I apologize for causing a fuss" Sakura said only now realising the crowd she and Ami had accumulated.

The man chuckled a little "not at all it was clear you were only trying to stop the fight it takes a strong will not to fight back like that" he then started to guide Ami away "I'll take this one to the Hokage since she threatened a fellow ninja outside of a training ground facility she should be fine though" he said before leaving Sakura once again to herself.

'thank god that's over I guess I'm not bored anymore that's a plus' She though walking towards the restaurant district 'I am hungry though and I still have time before I need to meet back up with sensei' with that thought she was off.

(Yakiniku Q)

Sakura entered the famous restaurant hoping she could have a little table to herself but sure enough the entire place was full looking around it seemed that some kind of deal was drawing in people from all around. 'wonderful' Sakura sighed and was about to leave before seeing a recognizable mop of short blonde hair 'hmmm I think I may have found my meal ticket' Sakura though walking towards the table "HEY INO!"

Ino was casually talking to her father explaining her training when the topic of her hair new appearance popped up "so shorter hair didn't know you'd do something like that Ino" Inoichi spoke surprised.

Ino chuckled dryly at the memory "well Naruto-sensei wasn't thrilled with long hair so he cut it not me" Ino said clearly remembering when Naruto sliced almost all of her hair off with one easy slash.

Inoichi couldn't help but laugh "yes on the rare occasions Naruto-san and I have talked he has commented that I should cut my hair"

They continued to chat until a loud "HEY INO" was heard both Yamanaka's turned their heads seeing a familiar pink haired girl walking towards them both.

"Sakura? What are you doing here? Didn't you go to your parent's house?" Ino asked not sure how to react to Sakura's sudden arrival.

"they were out of town" Sakura quickly waved off "anyway enough about that Ino since we have become such good friends I was wondering if I could join you?"

Before Ino could reply Inoichi answered for her "I don't see why not Sakura I'll go and order you some food" he offered and left to order the meals.

Once she sat down Ino immediately glared at Sakura "what are you up to Billboard brow?" Ino asked trying to hold back her growing annoyance.

"well Ino-chan I thought since we have become such good friends we can enjoy a meal together" Sakura said obviously lying and while the two had become somewhat agreeable with one another they certainly weren't what one would call friends.

"sure well I don't really care but don't put my dad out of cash ok Sakura-chan?" Ino sarcastically asked ending the conversation just before Inoichi returned with news their meal would be out soon.

Over time both Ino and Sakura were enjoying their respective meals and had anyone looked on they would assume they were the best of friends. Little did the two know the friendship that they had started when they were little was starting to grow anew. Inoichi looked on at his daughter and Sakura talk and smiled knowing even if they said it wasn't true they were becoming friends again it was just a matter of time.

(a few hours later)

Time passed and soon enough it was close to the time that Naruto asked the two girls to meet up with him at the village gates. When Ino informed Inoichi he nodded and the three split in two Inoichi returning to his home while the two girls leave together towards the village's main gate. As they walked Sakura looked at ino who seemed to be rather content after spending the day with her dad. "I bet you missed him huh?" Sakura asked knowing over the past month Ino had occasionally cried herself to sleep when she thought Hinata and herself were asleep.

"yeah was nice to see him what about you? You haven't see your parent's in the same amount of time either hell longer then me now that you haven't seen them" Ino commented sincerely concerned for Sakura.

"my parent's are gone a lot I'm used to them being away it's nothing new" Sakura said waving off Ino's concern "but if you're asking if I miss them? Then of course I do"

Ino sighed "Sakura" she started before Sakura raised her hand.

"Ino I appreciate the concern but I'm fine really you don't need to worry about me" Sakura said effectively ending the conversation. Ino respected Sakura's wish and ceased talking the rest of the walk was quiet taking small glances at her companion she noticed an occasional tear fall down her face when Ino was about to comment Sakura wiped the tear away "it's nothing I'm just tied is all" Ino shook her head at Sakura's determination.

After more time passed the village gate was within sight and sure enough waiting by the gate was Naruto and Hinata. Once they were within earshot Ino was sure she heard Naruto say softy but she shook it off not understanding why Naruto would be using such a word. "hey sensei hope we haven't been making you wait to long" Ino said catching Naruto's attention.

He scoffed "you aren't late if that's what your asking Hinata and I only got here a few minutes ago I'm not so much of an asshole that I'd be angry at you because of a few minutes" Naruto explained.

"how was your day Ino-san, Sakura-san?" Hinata asked curious hoping they had a better day than she did.

Sakura explained how she meet up with Ami and the resulting fight right down to the man who stopped said fight Naruto seemed to be interested when she mentioned him. "hmm? Must of been Asuma-senpai sounds like him" when Ino explained her demonstrating her skills to her father Naruto chuckled "well I obviously have to improve your skills if you can't do that with five chances"

After Naruto said that Ino laughed knowing that Naruto would have said something along those lines Ino however knew below the somewhat insulting comment was a compliment. "thanks Naruto-sensei" Ino said as they all prepared for the journey home.

"yeah yeah don't let it be known that I never compliment you guys" Naruto said taking the first jump taking the lead and officially ending their day long vacation.


Well that's it this chapter is officially finished my first of 2013 and I am actually pretty proud of it. Once again I will apologize for my lengthy time away from the site I feel really bad but this time I promise the time gap wont be as long. Alrighty to finish off I will make a poll soon involving the cat that Sakura will summon. Thank you for reading all my faithful readers and continue to

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