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Kunoichi Face-Off!
Part 2
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Sakura sighed. These Konoha ninja were truly pathetic. The only match that she'd seen so far which wasn't an epic fail was that Suna nin's match against Misumi. What was his name again? Kanky? Kankuo?
Kankuro. Get a grip, Outer-Chan.
Pfft. Come on, Inner, how do you expect me to remember the name of a guy who wears freaking face-paint?
…
But I'll give it to him, he is a pretty good close and far range fighter.
It was Inner's time to scoff.
Come on, he's a puppeteer – puppeteers are bound to be awesome. Just look at Sasori.
You've got a point. But then, that Arianne girl from the Kyuubi's team – she was pathetic! If throwing kunai was her only ability then she might as well give up being a ninja altogether!
Too true. But look now, the two Hyuugas going against eachother? This oughtta be interesting.
Hellz yeah.
God, we're starting to sound like Umi-chan. By the way, where the hell is she?
With Shi-kun. He probably wanted to apologize and make up.
Don't you mean make out?
… That too.
I knew it!
~::~
The match was surprisingly… Cruel.
Most of the adult shinobi in Konoha knew why Neji hated the Main Family so much, but going as far as to almost incapacitate his own cousin? That was a bit too far, wasn't it?
"Neji-niisan, i-it's you who are wrong. You're the one who is so blinded that y-you can't s-see what's right in front o-of you. Just o-open your eyes, N-Neji-niisan… Just for once."
"Why you-!"
But he never got to land the final blow. All the Jounin senseis had prevented him from doing so.
And now, when Sakura watched the paramedics carry Hinata away, she knew where Neji was coming from.
Loneliness.
Solitude.
Pain.
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Ino Yamanaka vs. Sakura
Hell yeah! Finally it's our turn to kick some Leaf-ninja ass! Come on, Outer-chan, aren't you excited?
More than you know.
Quickly changing the small smirk which had blossomed on her face into a look of absolute boredom, Sakura stuck up her two fingers and let a small cyclone of wind engulf her completely.
She snickered as she noticed the scared look that ghosted over the younger kunoichi's features. It helped to heighten her already quite big self-esteem.
Sakura turned to the proctor, "Is she coming down or what? According to rule number 23 in the Shinobi Codex, if a ninja is unable to fight or backs out, the opponent wins, correct? So I guess that there's not really a point in me even standing here since she's already too scared to-"
"No way in HELL you Pink-Bitch!"
Sakura's eyebrow twitched. Then the corner of her lips twisted into a maniac-like smirk.
"Oh? Well then, maybe my opinion of you was right when I saw you in The Forest of Death – you really are a blonde bimbo with no sense of self-preservation."
She took satisfaction in the pissed-off look in Ino's eyes and felt slight blood-lust take over her. She was out for blood and she knew it. Well, blood and self-satisfaction.
But then, just as she thought that she would greatly enjoy irritating the blonde until she snapped, the voice of her sensei back at home echoed through her mind.
'Remember Sakura, I know that your training with Hidan and the Curse Mark made you a bit more blood-thirsty than I would have originally wished, but I also know that the training you went through with me when you learned to control your emotions should keep that blood-lust intact, but if it ever came out at a wrong moment, create a distraction - concentrate on one emotion, meditate, achieve Inner Peace… I know you can do it.'
Sakura breathed in then out.
Inner Peace. Distraction. Meditation.
Right-o.
*Sigh* I was so looking forward to beating the blonde bimbo six feet underground.
Damn. But Itachi-sensei's word is law, and you know it.
Yeah…
Her eyes flew in hand signs, too quick for the naked eye to follow, and a moment later it seemed as if nothing had changed and Ino was still throwing profanities at her.
Sakura grinned.
Now, not only could she observe and evaluate her opponent's attacks, but now she could also concentrate on calming down that overwhelming feeling to rip the blonde's head off.
Thank Kami-sama for Shadow Clones…
Hm… Shadow Clones aren't bad, but explosive clones are better… so, how about a bit of our dear Dei-kun's magic?
Inner, you're a GENIUS!
Then, quickly preforming a couple of handsigns, Sakura smiled, satisfied with herself. She laughed soundlessly. Yes, she thought, sitting atop of the monument with your chakra masked and letting your Explosive Shadow Clone do all the dirty work for you is the best way to get out of sticky situations.
Hell Yeah.
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For the onlookers, nothing changed on the battlefield; Ino was still bitching at the pink-haired Ame Genin, who in turn was examining her nails and looking as bored as you can get.
No one apart from Anko and the Hokage felt the sudden spike of chakra when Sakura created the clone.
Hiruzen's eyes widened.
She managed to create a Shadow Clone, which in itself is a high-level technique, and then teleport herself away with incredible precision all in the space of a second? But how…? That level is too advanced for any Genin or even Jounin to do! Pulling the Teleportation jutsu off so flawlessly is almost impossible – you can never completely predict where you will end up… And the kid masked her chakra as well, so now even if the Yamanaka is capable of sensing chakra signatures, she won't be able too. Kami above, even I can't sense her… But, if I can't sense her, then I will just have to look for her.
As the Hokage scanned the arena, he couldn't see the girl anywhere. She wasn't on the ground. He doubted that she was under ground.
"Hokage-sama… Did you…?"
"Yes, Anko, I saw it too. But as you probably might have noticed, the girl's chakra is masked – so much so that even I can't sense her."
"Then if I can't sense her…" Anko began, "I will just have to use the old fashioned way and simply look for her!"
…
Gasp.
Slight widening of eyes.
Grin.
"Well, Hokage-sama, I guess Ibiki wasn't kidding when he said that this one was special…"
"Indeed."
~::~
"I will destroy you!" Ino roared as she ran full-speed at the Shadow Clone. Screaming out of frustration when it dodged, Ino began attacking with basic taijutsu moves.
Punch.
Dodge.
Kick.
Punch.
Over and over again. Finally, after about five minutes, Sakura had a basic idea of her opponent skill.
When Ino ran a her clone once again, it simply side-stepped and stuck its foot out, making Ino trip over and skid a good few meters more. Instantly, the clone took out five kunai and lodged them at Ino giving her barely enough time to roll away.
Just as Ino stood up, Sakura's clone lunged at her, delivering a particularly nasty punch to her abdomen. A few of the onlookers flinched.
Ino was panting by now, eyes slightly wide.
"H-How..? A few seconds ago, I was able to easily match your movements… What the hell did you do?"
Sakura's clone laughed. "You were able to easily match my movements? You? I think it's the other way round, Blondie. I was just checking how advanced your taijutsu was. What you went against, was my worst taijutsu and defence."
Naruto's jaw dropped. "WHAT THE HELL? THAT INO CHICK COULD BARELY KEEP UP! HOW COULD IT BE HER WORST DEFENSE?"
Sakura chuckled, but then her eyes turned serious. "I don't want to hurt you anymore than necessary, therefore, I advise you to forfeit. I am not known for having a soft side – when my enemies are stubborn, I kill them. Simple."
All the rookies held their breath.
"W-What do you mean..? You haven't actually killed anyone yet…right?"
To their surprise, a dark, cold laugh escaped the pinkette's throat. "Haven't killed anyone yet? Oh that's a good one!" she chuckled. "I was sent on my first assassination mission when I was five."
Silence.
"IMPOSSIBLE!"
Sakura scoffed. "Konohagakure ninja of this generation are weak, mainly because they had never experienced war. You don't know what to do when you're faced with the choice that could change your entire life. You don't know how to ignore your conscience. You don't know the main rule of survival – Kill, or be Killed." She closed her eyes. "But I do."
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Sorry it's so short guys! I'm getting ready for the half-term, so I will try to update more, OK?
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