Different

Different

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"Hi"- talking

Hi- Inner Sakura

Hi- Outer Sakura

Recap: However, I was barely paying attention. Instead, I was going through my head for more ways to become stronger. At this point, I'm nothing compared to my teammates. Then an idea popped into my head.

Chapter 4: Water

Sakura's POV

The result of Sasuke and Naruto's battle was not very surprising. It ended up in a tie, because in the end, they began to charge at each other with Rasengan and Chidori. The sight brought back horrifying memories, like the time I was forced to watch another one of their battles from the Hospital's roof. And just like last time, Kakashi-sensei stopped them.

I observed as sensei lectured the two from a distance. I didn't want to get involved now that I knew everything was under control. I don't know if reuniting squad seven was a good idea. Other that the fact that I'm purposely pretending that Sasuke doesn't exist, we're not getting along very well either. It was as if we were rookies again, not knowing the definition of the word teamwork.

After everything was settled, Kakashi-sensei dismissed us. Both Naruto and Sasuke left quickly obviously pissed at each other. They were always like that after a fight. However, I stayed behind. Kakashi-sensei noticed my lingering, and faced me.

"Is something wrong, Sakura?"

"Um, no…but….I was wondering……can you teach me ninjutsu?"

"…….."

He looked at me weird. Great, more silence. I hate silence.

"Uhhhh, sure, but why? I mean, you're already pretty busy with training with Hokage-sama, right?"

"Well, yeah, but….she's been kinda busy lately. Besides, I've got some extra time, so why not use it for something worthwhile."

"….Okay…we'll do it. Meet me here tomorrow at three in the afternoon. I'm pretty sure that that doesn't interfere with your training with Hokage-sama or your hospital shifts. However, if the work load becomes too much for you, tell me, alright?"

"Sure, arigato Kakashi-sensei!"

I'm pretty sure that this is the right decision. I mean, I needed to get stronger, and my ninjutsu abilities were pretty shy. Kakashi-sensei is famous for being known as the copycat ninjia. He knows different jutsus for all five elements and has lots of experience to teach me many styles of fighting. Maybe, with this training, I'll finally catch up with my teammates.

Do you think it was a good idea?

Totally! The boys are only good at ninjutsu and taijutsu. We know genjutsu and taijutsu. If we're able to learn ninjutsu as well, we'll defiantly catch up. Also, don't forget about medical ninjutsu. We may even end up surpassing them in the end!

Yeah, maybe.

The thought of surpassing my teammates was almost unthinkable. I mean, even if I do develop more techniques, they both still have more chakra and stamina than I do. Also, Sasuke has a very powerful kekai genkai, and Naruto has unlimited chakura from the kyuibi sealed inside him. I finally understood how Lee feels about having Hyuuga Neji on his team.

The next day, at three o'clock, I went to the clearing Kakashi-sensei told me o be at. As usual, he was late, but only 15 minutes this time.

"Okay, first things first. We need to find out what chakra element you are. You do understand what I'm talking about, right?"

"Hai."

"Good."

He handed me a small sheet of paper. I concentrated my chakra into it. The paper became wet.

"It looks like your chakra element is water.

"Okay, so does that mean I'll only be learning water type ninjutsus?"

"Not necessarily. Your chakra control is absolutely flawless, so you should be able to master a couple different elements. However, we will start with water since it's your chakra element.

"Okay."

"Now, first, we need to go to an area where there is water. Follow me."

He led me past the clearing to a small stream.

"First, I want you to try and move the water. Focus your chakra into the stream and pull some water out. This may be difficult at first, but you'll get the hang of it after awhile.'

"Okay."

Sensei was right. It was hard. I could barely keep the water off the ground for more than a couple seconds. I started to fatigue very quickly, but I didn't give up. I couldn't. Not if I wanted to get stronger. Therefore, I kept pushing myself to the limit.

Kakashi-sensei, as usual, was reading his perverted book, Come Come Paradise. Someday, I'm gonna burn all those books. They make me sick. What's worst was that once in a while, I'd hear a soft giggle, which completely robs of my concentration.

By the end of training, I was completely exhausted. Kakashi-sensei said that I was making large improvement for my first day. I doubt he was even paying attention to my training though. He told me to keep on practicing the exercise for a week. Net week, same place same time, he'll evaluate my improvements and maybe even teach me a simple jutsu. We parted after that.

When I got home, I went straight to my room. Without any dinner, I changed into my white nightgown and jumped into my bed. I fell asleep immediately.

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