Yo!! Finally got a chance to update the story. I seem to be having a hard time staying ahead of my updates. At least for this story. It's kind of hard balancing College Work and the fics, but I'm not quitting on them just yet. Not now, not ever. So Read and Review.

Chapter 38: For The Ones We Love.

Its been 3 days since Tyson was in the hospital, and Tyson was becoming more and more restless as the days went by. "When the hell can I get out of here!? I'm bored off my ass!!!" Tyson yelled, as Tsunade and Sakura walked in. "You'll get out when I damn well say you can get out." Tsunade said, and Tyson frowned at her.

"Your patient treatment manners are atrocious." Tyson said. "And your life skills are shitty." Tsunade said, and Tyson frowned even more. "Yeah, well at least I won't suffer menopause." Tyson muttered, and luckily for him neither woman heard him. "You will be cleared to go before the day is up." Sakura said, and Tyson sighed in relief.

"About time, god damnit. I'm sick of sitting here doing nothing." Tyson said. "Then don't go around taking blows where you lose your chakra, you reckless imbecile." Tsunade said. "Yeah yeah, you old bat." Tyson said, as she glared at him.

"If I'm done being treated, can I leave now?" Tyson knew he was making her mad. But he didn't think he deserved getting his legs shattered. Tsunade stomped away, and threatened to kill anyone who dares try to heal him before she discharges him herself.

(Training Grounds)

Satoshi and Koji were sparring, and training their Tarogans. "You are moving too slow, brother." Koji said. "And your Tarogan isn't watching my movements well enough." Koji narrowed his eyes, and Satoshi shot from the ground, with an uppercut from hell.

"You didn't catch my seals." Satoshi said. "And you got overconfident." Satoshi's eyes widened when he felt a kunai at his neck. The Koji that was uppercut poofed away, a Shadow Clone, and the Satoshi that hit him looked confused. "Damnit." Satoshi said.

(Elsewhere)

Scar and Link were sitting outside Hokage Tower, as Zaku, Kin, and Dosu were chatting with the Hokage. "I think the whole thing with saving Kasumi worked well." Scar said. "Of course. We saved her, didn't we?" Link asked. "Yeah. Zaku should be done now. I would be ready if I were you." Scar said. "The chain is around my waist, and the coin is in my pocket. I'm ready." Link said. "Good. Think fast." Scar said, as there was an Air Blast that leveled where the two nin were. Zaku is free, and out for Link.

(Tyson)

Tyson got out, feeling good about things. He was free of the hospital, and he was free to travel again. "And now I'm free to see how things are with the gang!" Tyson said, smirking brightly.

"You might want to take some time to wait. Satoshi and Koji are training, Kai might be trying unsuccesively to flirt with Sakura, and Link and Scar are probably making sure their prisoners are okay." Tyson turned as Ryoji walked up, smirking. "You helped Satoshi and my friends. Why?" Tyson asked. "I need them alive for when Akatsuki makes a move." Ryoji said, and Tyson smirked. "Playing them like pawns is bad for your health." Tyson said. "I know what I'm doing." Ryoji said, walking away. "I bet. Well, the guys are doing stuff, so I think I'll just hang home. It's getting late." Tyson said.

Tyson made it to his house, as the sun was setting. "Hm. Nightlife here is enticing, but I'm 'healing'…." Tyson said, as he cut the light on. He was preparing to get his pjs, but Kasumi sitting on his couch caught him off guard.

"I thought the ninja stealth thing we use on those we are fighting against…" Tyson said, as Kasumi approached him. "You okay? You seem a little out of it." Tyson asked. "Did you mean everything? Back at the tower?" Kasumi asked. Tyson smiled, and hugged her.

"You think I say things I don't mean, even after all the time you've known me? Sheesh. Talk about seeing how I-" Kasumi cut him off with a passionate kiss, as they stumbled near Tyson's room.

(Next Morning)

Satoshi, Koji, and Kai sat at the training clearing, waiting for Tyson and Kasumi. "What the hell is taking them so long? We were supposed to be training today!" Satoshi yelled. Koji shrugged, while Kai shook his head. "Tyson shouldn't be training anyway, so maybe he's listening to Tsunade-sama." Kai said.

Koji and Satoshi both gave him a look, and Kai sighed. "Okay. We all know that's BS, but I'm trying to be positive." Kai said. Before they could continue their argument, Tyson and Kasumi walked up. Kasumi had an odd step, and Tyson had the look of a man who won the lottery.

Koji and Kai smirked.

They knew what happened.

"You're late Tyson. What took you dude!?" Satoshi asked. "I overslept. Guess I had a rough night last night." Tyson said offhandedly. Satoshi and the others noted Kasumi's blush at that statement, but Satoshi was the only one who didn't get the hidden message.

"I bet." Kai said. Koji smirked even grander when Kasumi blushed harder, and hid her face in Tyson's chest. "Sheesh. You two are acting as though you had sex or something." Satoshi said. Kasumi's whole head was red now, and Tyson looked away, blushing a little.

"NO WAY!!!! YOU DID!??!?" Satoshi yelled. "And the last horse finally crosses the finish line…." Koji said, as Kai shook his head.

ShadowRonin: And this is where I end the chapter, and transition into the meaty gritty stuff of the Hideki Arc. Things are going to get real intense!

Next Chapter: Just when the Sun Nin thought that everything was falling into a norm, a wandering group of ninja, calling themselves the Hideki Clan, show up. Koji seems to have a deep emotional connection to them, but what is it, and why are they after Satoshi? It all falls down on:

Chapter 39: The New Threat: Satoshi and Tyson's Rivals.

Side Note: There are going to be an influx of OCs, and because I can only retain so much off the top of my head while learning in school, I'm going to start an OC Character Bio, starting with Satoshi and the leader of the Hideki. Next Chapter, look out!