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Team Eight waited with baited breath as Karin worked on the task that Kurenai had set her – find Shino, who was hiding.
"Due south, twenty metres," Karin said, opening her eyes. Kurenai clapped her hands, pleased.
"It's good to have someone of your talent on our squad, Karin," she complemented.
Juugo and Gai sparred while the rest of the squad watched. Their eyes widened in shock as Juugo sent their sensei flying backwards.
"The power of youth is indeed strong in you," Gai said, standing up. "You are a valuable asset to our squad."
"You're a Water ninja, huh?" Kakashi said. "Let's see what you can do." Suigetsu grinned and created a huge wall of water, splashing the copy ninja.
"You splashed my book," the Jounin complained, "but I have to say you're better than Kisame and Zabuza were when I fought them." Suigetsu nearly glowed with pleasure.
"Let's see what you can do, then," Yamato said to the newest addition to his squad. The Uchiha smirked and created a Chidori Current, which Naruto was forced to dodge. Then Sasuke created a Fireball which whistled through the air.
"Not bad," Yamato commented. "Let's see you spar against Naruto." The two childhood rivals faced each other.
"Don't fight to kill, Naruto," Sakura warned. "He's not 100% yet." The jinchūriki nodded and created some Shadow Clones, which encircled Sasuke. The Uchiha grinned. He sent Chidori Lightning towards each clone then gasped in surprise as each one created a Rasengan to counter his attack. What Chakra does Naruto use? He activated his Sharingan – and dodged as the shadow clones attacked. Someone grabbed him from behind. Turning his head, he saw that Naruto had grabbed him while he was occupied by the doppelgangers. He kicked out, but Naruto wouldn't budge. A gleaming kunai pressed against his throat.
"I win," Naruto said wickedly. Sasuke didn't reply. The ninja tool pressed harder. "So, Sasuke, who won?" he asked. His captive sighed.
"You did, now get off me." Triumphantly, Naruto released him, but tripped him up.
"That's enough, Naruto," Sakura said. "Get up, Sasuke." The Uchiha stayed flat on his face. Concerned, she knelt down next to him. "Sasuke?" His body shook. "Sasuke!" She rolled him over. His eyes were closed.
"Hey, Sasuke!" Naruto said. "Get up!" Sasuke coughed and his eyes flickered open. He tried to sit up but Sakura wouldn't let him.
"What happened?" she demanded.
"Nothing," Sasuke lied. Yamato frowned.
"Tell the truth. We can't help otherwise."
"I don't need help," he said out of habit.
"Sasuke. We can do this the easy way – or the hard way," Sakura said. He shrugged. "The hard way it is, then," she said, putting her hands on his chest. She closed her eyes and concentrated. Naruto and Yamato restrained Sasuke. A few minutes later her eyes flew open.
"Well?" Naruto asked impatiently.
"He hasn't recovered fully," she said quietly. Sasuke shut his eyes. Sakura started to heal him, then stopped. "Naruto," she said. "I'll need your Chakra." Her teammate put his hands over hers. She restarted the process of healing him, using Naruto's Chakra, not her own. After a few minutes, she and Naruto withdrew their hands. Sasuke's eyes opened and he sat up.
"I can't believe you didn't tell us," Sakura scolded him.
"Hn," he replied. Her eyes narrowed dangerously.
"Don't bait her, Sasuke," Naruto warned. His teammate sighed.
"Fine," he said. "And before you ask – I didn't know." Sakura tutted. A glowing hand covered his throat and healed the slight cut where Naruto's kunai had dug in.
"You're annoying, Sasuke Uchiha," Sakura said. "But I love you anyway." She put her arms around him and kissed his forehead. He blushed.
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Tsari