I would just like to thank readers that have stayed reading. I know this story wasn't created all that long ago, but It does feel nice to see people viewing it more and more as time passes by. Ya'll know I hate begging for anything, but please review or like the story if you enjoy what you're reading. There's actually a much bigger number of people reading than I expected. I would just like the feedback. Anyway's, on to the story.

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We all know the story, they've both come so far, from the boy and the girl and a back & forth so bizarre. Will this chapter be different? Will this fight ever end? Can these two put aside their differences and call each other friends? An outcome very unlikely, as much as we may pray. It will still be interesting to see what happens today. Maybe Naruto will sneak up on Sakura this time. Maybe I, for once, will put together a good rhyme. Again, a very unlikely outcome to see as this story unfolds. This time though, Sakura aims for the gold. An orange blur speedily runs down the hallway, and he's hoping Sakura doesn't try any horseplay.

"Ha-HAAAAA!"

Sakura barges in wearing full pirate gear! Kicking her door open, filling Naruto with fear. What the hell is going on? Why can't things just be normal? She fully accomplished making Naruto want to go back to formal.

"Not now, Sakura!"

"There's me wench! *slaps posterior* Ah-HAAAAA! Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha HAAAAA!"

"Knock it off already! I have to use the bathroom, like... right now."

"If it's gale forced peeing you'll be doing, I've got a swimming hole for nautical nutsacks to unleash their booty. Ha-HAAAAA! Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha HAAAAA!"

The scariest thing of all is when Sakura fully commits to quitting chit chat and fully fleshing out a bit. But why? What is she after? There is quite literally no reason to do all of this for a joke she's trying to squeeze in.

"Sakura... like literally-"

"Naruto, I'm just trying to have a conversation with you!"

"Sakura, you have come around to harass` me about 17 times! WHEN will you get it out of your damn system?!"

"Well... I feel like it's gonna ATLEAST be 18..."

"..."

"..."

Sakura was absolutely too much sometimes; it really amazes him. How could someone want to do all of this on some petty whim? He wasn't having any of it, he's wasted enough time on the crude cow-

"I don't have time for this, Sakura! I have to go in and pee, NOW!"

"Naruto!"

"Sakura!"

A very brief pause between the two fighting for his time, but then she began again, refusing to let good tension decline. Deciding that this was a free-for-all, she decided to make accusations in an attempt to stall.

"I don't think you actually have to use the bathroom, Naruto. I think this is just another one of your made-up excuses to not talk to me!"

"Oh, my lord! You are so fuckin full of it! I'm so goddamn sick of you!"

"Naruto, don't be rude! All I'm trying to do is-"

"AH-ah-ah-ah-AH-AH Shut Up! SHUT THE HELL UP! SHUT! UP!"

*gasp* "Oh my God! I can't believe this! You are soooooooo disrespectful!"

"Sakura, do you want me to piss myself right here?"

"Naruto... do you expect me to believe your bladder is sooooo tiny that-"

"I'm going in now."

"But Nar-"

"WHAAAAAAAAAAT!"

*Sakura starts wheezing*

"WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!"

*Sakura is now hunched over in full tears*

"UUUUGGGGGGHHHHH!"

Sakura just couldn't take it anymore; this was too much; she wanted to roll on the floor. She continued laughing, and she could've gone on for hours. In this moment she felt too much power. But enough is enough, she was going to end it herself. Torturing Naruto has just given her a wealth* of energy, she couldn't look for more inspiration if she tried. And Naruto was still waiting there, glaring her in the eyes.

"..."

"..."

"Aren't you gonna ask me about my day?"

Naruto runs into his apartment, and as always, slams the door. But unlike other times, this time he did it hard enough to shake the entire floor. Of course, Sakura fully smug and content, rattled off more nonsense for him to lament.

"I was going to ask you about my hat!"

It's not entirely clear if he even bothered to lock the door. But Sakura decided, war is still war. And while she won the battle, and in war cheating is fair game, she decided not to sneak in; her pride was to blame.

Sakura was impressed with herself; she yet again won this round. But Sakura's still got a long road ahead of her now.

As she stared at the empty peephole, fully elated, she still must acknowledge that her costume has been wasted.

She hasn't gained anything exactly, but she's not through digging yet.

Naruto Uzumaki, what is your secret?