(Welcome to the latest installment.)
That night when Squad Seven made it to the tower they needed some rest. Sasuke was resting, while in the bathroom Naruto had his Shredder armor and his sword off to the side as he was in a shower stall washing off all the sweat he earned in the forest from his fighting and from wearing the armor for so long without taking it off, "Oh yeah this is good," Naruto panted as the water poured onto his body and he used the soap to wash away his stink, 'Since I finally was able to make it this far with my team, things will only be getting worse, especially with a rogue ninja like Orochimaru on the loose.' He thinks until he hears the bathroom door.
He tensed up until he saw a silhouette appear by the door to the shower stall. Thinking it was an enemy ninja, he got in a fighting stance despite still being naked in the shower. The door opened up and Naruto started to nosebleed, because standing in the doorway of the shower was a naked Ino with her hair down, "You need someone to wash your back for you, Naruto-kun?"
"Ino!" Naruto gasped shielding his eyes and his lower area, "What're you doing?"
"Well I did say I needed to wash up to didn't I?" Ino asked sweetly.
"Yeah, but I didn't know you wanted to do it with me." Naruto said still covering his eyes.
"It saves us the trouble of taking two separate showers." Ino answered making Naruto remove his hand over his face so he could see Ino in the buff.
"Is this really ok with you?" Naruto asked while blushing up a storm.
"Of course. I mean you and I already shared a hotspring together back in Wave." Ino reminded him as she stepped into the stall and closed it.
"Yes but we still had towels on." Naruto reminded her.
"I know. That's why this time it'll be more enjoyable." Ino smiled as she pressed herself against Naruto's chest making him turn several shades of red.
"What if Sasuke walks in here?" Naruto thought of the possibility.
"Then it'll be his own fault for not knocking." Ino answered as she wraps a leg around Naruto's.
Naruto was panting from the excitement, "Oh boy this is hot."
"I know," Ino smiled grabbing the soap, "Now I want you to wash me all over, and don't be afraid to any private areas."
Naruto blushed but smiled, "Yes Ino-chan." He smiled and got to work.
The very next day, squad seven had to wait it out seeing they had a few more days to spare before the second stage of the Exams finished. Naruto and Ino were working on their Foot clan techniques while Sasuke was working on his own. Soon Zabuza and Haku entered with Kushina, "Naruto!" his mom called.
"Hey mom, how's it going?" Naruto asked.
"Very well. How're all of you?" Kushina asked her son and his team.
"We're doing ok." Ino replied while Sasuke nodded in respond before getting back to his own training.
"We heard you guys had a bit of trouble out in the forest." Zabuza said.
"Yeah we hit a kind of snag, but it's nothing we couldn't handle right guys?" Naruto asked his team who nodded.
"Well you guys may have gotten through the second half, but remember there are still other obstacles you will have to undergo." Zabuza reminded him.
"And you can count on us to face those obstacles, Zabuza." Naruto answered with a smirk.
"Good to hear." Zabuza replied patting Naruto's shoulder.
"And we wish you all the best of luck." Haku added.
"Arigato, Haku." Naruto smiled.
When the remaining days passed, a few more teams arrived at the tower. Soon the teams were gathered in an arena area before the Hokage, the proctors, and the squads Jonin leaders. Naruto who stood in his armor looked around seeing aside form his squad that passed included all the younger Konoha genin, the Sand siblings, the Sound team, and Kabuto's team.
They listened as the Hokage congratulated them for making it to the tower, thus passing the second stage. They grew confused as he announced that they were to have a preliminary match to shorten the number of competitors for the final stage. Anko spoke up to the Genin, "Anyone wishing to drop out should do so now."
Kabuto suddenly raised his hand, "I am wishing to withdraw from the match."
"What, but why Kabuto?" Naruto asked, "I mean you helped our team get through and now you're just giving up?"
"Sorry Naruto, but I just haven't been feeling myself since yesterday. I might be coming down with something," Kabuto began, "Sorry but it looks like I'll be waiting another few years to take this exam again." Kabuto answered sheepishly.
"And what about my offer?" Naruto asked him.
"I'm afraid at the moment I cannot join the Foot Clan." Kabuto replied to Naruto.
"Well if you're still interested, my offer to join the Foot Clan is still open." Naruto reminded him.
"I'll keep that in mind." Kabuto answered with a smile before leaving.
When Kabuto left, everyone else stayed behind. The Sandaime turned his attention to a Jonin named Hayate who was to act as the next proctor. The teams watched their names appeared on a screen signaling they were to fight random opponents. They watched as two names were drawn being Sasuke and Yoroi; Kabuto's teammate wearing the black lenses.
So the rest minus the two selected genin went up to the balcony above the arena to watch, "You think Sasuke stands a chance against him? I mean he just got through that whole ordeal in the forest." Ino whispered to Naruto.
"I'm sure he'll be fine," Naruto answered and spoke again, "Are you nervous at all?"
"A little, what about you?"
"You'd wish." He smirked.
"I just hope I'm the last to be called." Shikamaru said while standing closest to them.
"With your luck Shikamaru that's not going to happen." Ino answered.
"Right, so you should be ready at all times." Naruto added.
"Same said for you Naruto," Neji said and Naruto turned to the Hyuga prodigy.
"No need to tell me that Neji. I'm always ready." Naruto answered.
"Ready or not, I doubt you'll make it far."
Lee and Tenten scowled at Neji's behavior while Naruto frowned, "You should choose your words carefully Neji, otherwise it'll come back to bite you." Naruto warned him.
Neji said nothing, but they looked down seeing Sasuke's match with Yoroi was just about to start. "This first match Sasuke Uchiha versus Yoroi Akadou." Hayate began, "Let the first match of the preliminaries begin!"
So they watched Sasuke and Yoroi go at it. Yoroi being a chakra absorber started absorbing Sasuke's chakra. Sasuke being too low on chakra to use any ninjutsu used Taijutsu and was able to defeat Yoroi while making sure the curse seal on his neck didn't try to control him like in the forest. When Sasuke was declared victor he passed out and was taken to the hospital by Kakashi while Yoroi was taken as well.
"Good think Sasuke pulled through." Ino said.
"Yeah." Naruto agreed as they watched the next two names were picked being Kin Tsuchi and Shikamaru Nara.
"How troublesome." Shikamaru groaned.
"Well go on, Shikamaru." Sakura said as the boy sighed as he went to the arena with the Sound girl Kin.
When Hayate began the match Kin used needles, strings, and bells to disrupt Shikamaru's senses making him see illusions. The Nara boy acted quickly and used his trade mark shadow possessing jutsu to catch Kin and made her knock herself out by punching her own face. Shikamaru unfortunately felt the same affect by punching himself but survived while Kin fell unconscious.
Sakura cheered at her squad mate's victory while Chouji just munched on his chips, and Asuma chuckled to himself. Shikamaru went back up while walking past Naruto and Ino, "Smooth move there Shikamaru." Naruto said.
"It's no big deal." Shikamaru replied with a yawn.
Naruto smirked and thought to himself, 'With that kind of mind and skill he would be good for the Foot Clan.'
The next two names that were called were Misumi Tsurugi and Kankuro. The two went to the arena and the match began. In the end Kankuro using his ninja puppet overpowered Misumi and his body stretching jutsu. They watched the next two names called were Sakura and Ino.
"Well-well," Ino smiled, "Looks like I'm up next."
Naruto placed a hand on Ino's shoulder, "Go now Ino, show Sakura just what you've learned under my teachings."
"Hai, Naruto-kun." Ino nodded as she headed down to the arena.
The two kunoichi stood opposite of each other as Hayate spoke, "If you are ready you may begin!"
Sakura and Ino went into combat and the match began. Sakura tried throwing punches and kicks at Ino repeatedly, but Ino using her Foot Clan moves was able to avoid her moves with ease, "That's the way Ino! Fight in the honor of the Foot Clan!" Naruto cheered her on.
Ino smiled as she continued fighting Sakura who wasn't proving too much of a match for her, "I hate to do this to you Sakura, but I have to end this match." Ino said as she fought back using her combat moves on Sakura who couldn't defend from all of the blows.
While up in the catwalk, Lee and Guy watched in amaze, "Look at her Guy-sensei. A truly remarkable display of the Foot Clan technique."
"Indeed it is Lee. Ino has really mastered it alongside Naruto." Guy nodded at that as they continued watching the fight.
"And this is where it ends Sakura!" Ino called as she delivered a pounding blow with her foot to Sakura's head knocking her down.
After Hayate checked to see if she was ok he stood up, "The winner is Ino Yamanaka."
"Whoa." Shikamaru and Chouji gasped seeing their own comrade taken down.
"Congratulations Ino. This victory is yours." Naruto smiled and saw her come back up to the catwalk.
"How'd I do Naruto-kun?" Ino asked curiously.
"You did well Ino-chan, and here is your prize." Naruto said as he kissed her and Ino kissed deeper.
"Ahem." Kakashi said reminding them they're in public.
They blushed and turned their attention back to the screen eager to wait who will be called next. Next match was between Shino Aburame and Zaku Abumi. Squad eight turned to Shino who went to the arena along with Zaku, "If you're ready, begin!" Hayate called.
They watched as the ninjas fought, while Zaku mostly kept his distance while his arms were healing in their slings. Eventually he got the feeling back and was able to take Shino head on. Unfortunately for Zaku's lack of knowledge of the Aburame clan had no idea Shino plugged up the tubes in his palms with his insects which in turn blew his arms up, thus granting the match to Shino.
Hinata and Kiba cheered while Kurenai smiled. Naruto clapped lightly along with Ino who was stunned to see that Shino did worse to Zaku's arms than what Sasuke did to them. As Shino approached the balcony he was greeted by his team, "Congratulations Shino, that was awesome." Hinata said.
"Yeah you sure blew him away." Kiba added.
"Arigato." Shino replied as he took his position to watch the fights.
Naruto then approached Shino, "Shino, your match was truly outstanding for that I commend you."
"Arigato, Shredder." Shino replied.
"Shino why're you calling Naruto that?" Kiba asked unable to see why he's addressing Naruto with such formality.
"Because Kiba like it or not Naruto could probably best each of us thanks to his training in the art of the Foot Clan." Shino answered his teammate.
"Arigato for your kind words Shino," Naruto thanked him, "And I have a request for you. If you're interested in joining the Foot Clan outside your regular shinobi life feel free to come and see me."
"I appreciate your offer, Shredder. I shall see to what my family has to say about it." Shino answered.
"I'll look forward to your answer." Naruto smiled as he got ready to watch the next round.
The next match was between the kunoichi Temari and Tenten. When they met in the arena Hayate began the match as Tenten started throwing her weapons at Temari, but ended up missing surprising her own team. The more Tenten showed off her weapons skills against the Temari, the more they kept getting repelled by Temari's use of wind jutsu. Eventually Temari's wind jutsu overpowered Tenten resulting in her loss and Temari's victory.
Naruto watched as Tenten was being taken away on a stretcher and thought, 'Even though she lost, her weapon skills were still an amazing feat. When this is over I'll extend an invitation to her as well.' He was brought out of his thoughts as he saw his and Kiba's names were picked for the next match, "Finally." He put his helmet on.
"Ok, Naruto," Kakashi began, "Let's see what you can do."
"I'm on it sensei." Naruto replied and Ino hugged him.
"Good luck out there, Naruto-kun."
"Arigato, Ino-chan." Naruto said as he jumped off the railing and landed down into the arena ready for his long awaited match. When Kiba came down Hayate began the match as Naruto pointed his blade gauntlet at Kiba, "Come at me if you can, Kiba!"
"You'll be sorry," Kiba began as he got down on all fours, "Shikyaku no Jutsu!" he called and turned more feral looking. Naruto got ready as Kiba charged at him at a fast pace, "Take this!" Kiba shouted tackling Naruto only for Naruto to grab him by his throat and throw him aside only to land on his feet.
"You're too slow Kiba! Keep coming at me at that pace and you're not going to make this a challenge." Naruto warned him.
Up in the catwalk many watched in amaze, "Naruto's so calm and collect." Lee gasped.
"That's my man." Ino smirked.
Kiba looked at Naruto, "Sneaky move there Naruto, but I'm just getting started. Akamaru, let's go!" he called as the two run for him.
"I may like animals, but I won't hesitate to have your dog neutered!" Naruto declared holding out his gauntlet blade.
"You'll be sorry you said that!" Kiba called as he pulled out two smoke grenades.
"Smoke grenades?" Naruto gasped.
Kiba threw them at Naruto and he found himself in a field of smoke, "Dammit I can't stand fighting in smoke," Naruto groaned, and soon started feeling punches and kicks all around coming from Kiba, "I'm not out yet!" Naruto called as he pulled out his Tengu sword and concentrates and swung it around releasing shockwaves all around which got Kiba knocking him out of the smoke.
Naruto jumped out as well putting the sword on his back again, "Where's your lapdog?" he asked until he looked down seeing Akamaru trying to chew on his foot but his teeth wasn't sinking into the armor. He grabbed Akamaru by the collar holding him up for Kiba to see before throwing the dog back to his owner, "You should train your dog not to nibble on stuff he shouldn't be nibbling on in the first place."
"Akamaru's bite is just as big as his bark." Kiba replied.
"Well if you can prove that I'll acknowledge it." Naruto replied.
"Oh I'll prove it all right." Kiba said as he reaches into his pouch and pulls out two soldier pills and tossed one to Akamaru. As the dog downed it his fur became wilder and his body turned red. Kiba downed the other and Akamaru hopped on top of his owners back. In a poof of smoke, Akamaru turned into a clone of Kiba, "Juujin Bunshin!" both called.
Naruto stood his ground getting ready in case they struck first, "All right Kiba you wanna play tag team, you got it!" Naruto shouted as he formed a hand sign, "Kage Bunshin no Jutsu!" he summed a clone.
"Now it's evened up." Clone Shredder Naruto smirked.
"Let's see how you and your mutt are able to stand against two Shredders!" Naruto added.
"Two or two-thousand, I'm not gonna let you walk all over me!" Kiba called as he and his beast clone got ready.
'Kiba's unleashed one of his trademark moves. Let's see if the Shredder can match it.' Kurenai thought while smirking in amusement.
"Here we come!" Kiba called, "Gatsuuga!"
The two then began to spin at an incredible rate and quickly made their way to Naruto and his clone which resulted in a direct hit. The clone dispersed while Naruto rolled across the floor, "What's this, you're not as tough as you made yourself out to be are you?" Kiba mocked.
"Naruto-kun." Ino gasped.
Naruto chuckled as he got up which got Kiba confused, "What're you laughing at?"
Naruto laughed as he finally made it to his feet and said, "At you insolent pup! Your attacks were nothing more than a mosquito bite."
"Well they're soon going to turn into wasp stings!" Kiba barked back.
Shino sighed, "Enough with the bug puns you guys." He said as Hinata giggled.
"Akamaru let's go for another round!" Kiba ordered as the performed the technique again.
Naruto jumped back as the two crashed onto the arena floor, 'With those soldier pills they downed fighting them together may be hard, but I'm not giving up.' He thought.
"Heads up!" Kiba called appearing behind Naruto.
"Whoa!" Naruto shouted shifting directions and grappled with Kiba still airborne. He noticed that Kiba/Akamaru was coming at him from behind with. "Sorry Kiba, but I have to give you the flip side!" Naruto called flipping back causing Kiba to be thrown into Akamaru and they both crashed into each other and land on the arena along with Naruto.
Over by the proctors and such, Zabuza watched impressed as Naruto was still holding his own. While Kushina watched in amaze at her son's performance. Meanwhile the genin watched from the catwalk, "Man I'm glad I'm not the one fighting Naruto." Shikamaru began.
"I know. I mean you saw the way how he took down Sasuke back at the academy. It was scary." Chouji added.
While over by the sand sibs, "That guy has got more moves than we thought." Kankuro said.
"Yeah." Temari agreed.
Gaara kept silent pondering to himself, 'Uzumaki Naruto. I feel you're more like me than I know.'
Back down below in the arena, Naruto swatted Kiba and Akamaru away. "Do you wish to surrender now Kiba? Because you're not gonna last much longer." Naruto declared.
"Never in a million years!" Kiba growled as he and Akamaru charged.
"Very well, taste the strength of the Shredder!" Naruto called as he summoned a clone and they took off fighting the dog duo.
The Shredder clone and Akamaru/Kiba soon had themselves beaten up and Akamaru was thrown to the arena floor and poofed back into his dog form. The Shredder clone landed near the real one as the two faced Kiba, "Akamaru!" Kiba called seeing his partner down for the count.
"Sorry Kiba, but your partner is out meaning it's just you and me now." Naruto said taking the Tengu sword back out, "Prepare yourself!" he fired a shockwave at Kiba who uses his agility to avoid the shockwaves that were being aimed for him. "You cannot dodge forever Kiba!" he shouted as he finally hits Kiba with a shockwave. Kiba was launched backwards before crashing onto the arena floor looking down and out.
Hayate announced, "Naruto Uzumaki is the winner!"
"WHOO-HOO!" Lee cried in joy.
"Way to go, Naruto!" Ino cheered.
Zabuza, Kushina, and Haku stood by clapping for Naruto's victory. Kakashi eye smiled at his student's victory and knows all three of his students have successfully made it to the finals of the Chunin Exams. Naruto raised his fists up and called out, "Long live the Shredder!" he declared before jumping up back to the catwalk. He removed his helmet and shook some sweat off, "Whew now that was some fight."
"Naruto-kun!" Ino called as she rushed and hugged her man, "You were fantastic!" she said giving him a kiss causing the Shredder to blush.
"Thank you Ino-Chan, and it looks like me you, and Sasuke will be moving onto the finals." Naruto noted.
"That's the way it looks." Zabuza said as he, Haku, and Kushina approach.
"Hey guys. What'd you think?" Naruto asked.
"Your performance was incredible, couldn't have done better myself." Zabuza admitted.
"Oh yes it was wonderful." Haku added.
"Thanks guys," Naruto smiled until his mom approached him, "How was that mom?"
"Naruto, you truly are an example to ninjas everywhere." Kushina smiled.
"Arigato mom." Naruto smiled until he saw squad eight approached him, "Yes?"
"Naruto despite how Kiba lost we are happy for both of you." Kurenai explained and Hinata nodded.
"Well glad to see you guys don't have beef with me from beating him," Naruto replied, "I'm also planning on extending him a place in the Foot clan, soon as he gets out of the hospital."
"Well you just keep on training and you'll have a strong group you'll be proud to call the Foot." Kurenai said.
"Arigato, Kurenai-sensei." Naruto bowed his head unaware of somebody watching them from around the corner.
A familiar ninja wearing glasses was taking notes on this, 'Well-well what a surprise. Naruto's skills truly are astounding. Lord Orochimaru should be warned of this in case their paths were to cross again.' The ninja thought before vanishing.
Meanwhile outside the village, a big guy wearing a black and purple cloak with a bamboo hat on his head approached Konoha's gates. The only noticeable feature on this guy was a purple dragon tattoo coiling around his left arm, "So this is where he is. It's time to pay my regards to the new Shredder." He said before entering the village.
Back at the tower up in the balcony over the arena, Naruto was flexing his body around to get all the movement and such back into it, "Man after a fight like that I'm glad I can relax for the remainder of these prelims." Naruto said while moving his right arm around.
The board started up and selected Neji and Hinata. The Hyugas went to the arena, but before Hinata could attack Neji just started lecturing her about giving up because it wasn't meant to be for her to win which he based off being her destiny. Naruto frowned beneath his helmet and thought, 'That fool has no idea how angry he's making me.'
Hinata refusing to give up stood her ground and fought Neji. Everyone watched as the fight started getting brutal with Neji using the Hyuga family fighting style started striking Hinata's organs. When he was ready to go for the kill it took Hayate, Kurenai, Kakashi, and Guy to stop him. Hayate declared him the winner so things wouldn't get worse. Hinata ended up coughing some blood before Kurenai went to her and called for the medics to rush her to the hospital quickly. Naruto watched from above as she was taken away, and looked down at Neji with anger in his eyes, "Hey you!" he called before jumping from the railing and landed before him.
"What is it?" Neji asked while crossing his arms.
"You are worse than a devil Neji!" he bellowed.
"I don't know what you mean." Neji replied ignoring his rage.
"You know perfectly well what I mean!" Naruto shouted "What were you trying to prove by nearly trying to kill Hinata?!"
"It's not my fault she wouldn't give up when she should have." He snuffed Naruto's question off.
Naruto frowned some more and warned him, "You better hope you never fight me, or I will personally show you what happens when you make the Shredder furious!"
Neji just walked past him back to the balcony. Naruto frowned as he went back up as well where Ino and Kushina were waiting, "Are you ok Naruto-kun?" Ino asked.
"Yes I'm fine, I just hate guys like Neji, just because he's stronger doesn't give him the right to say who's destined to fail and win." Naruto answered.
"It'll be all right, Hinata's in good hands." Kushina assured him.
"I hope so. I could use someone with the Byakugan in the Foot Clan." Naruto replied.
Within a few minutes the next match began with Gaara and Lee. Naruto watched as the two fought with Lee's taijutsu not being able to get past the sand that was coming to Gaara's defense, 'So that's the power of Shukaku, Kyubi?' Naruto thought recalling a conversation he had with his bijuu the night after he met the three Suna Shinobi.
'Yes, and I'd hate to say it, but I doubt Lee has the energy to take on someone with Shukaku's power.' The bijuu thought.
Naruto not liking how negatively his bijuu was thinking couldn't help but agree as he watched Lee throw everything he had at Gaara even opening the celestial gates. Eventually Lee's body was taking a heavy toll with injuries from the inside as Gaara's body shattered to reveal he was unharmed and started crushing Lee's legs with his sand. Knowing Gaara wasn't going to stop, Guy and Naruto jumped in and saved Lee from getting worse damage, thus disqualifying him from the match.
"Lee's already worn himself out he will no longer continue." Guy said.
"Yes so save your energy." Naruto told Gaara who scowled.
He returned to his sibs as Lee looked up at Naruto, "Naruto. Arigato, for saving me. How can I thank you?" Lee asked.
"You're a good ninja Lee. It'd be a shame if you suddenly had that life taken away from you," Naruto explained, "And also I'd like you to be part of the Foot Clan, once you've been healed. Fair deal?"
"Hai. I shall become an honorable Foot ninja." Lee smiled as the medics took him away.
Naruto sighed as he returned to the catwalk, "Arigato for helping me save my student Naruto." Guy thanked him.
"Don't mention it Guy sensei. I couldn't bear to see him get hurt like that." Naruto replied.
They cleared the field as the remaining Genin Dosu Kinuta and Chouji took positions for their match. Sadly, Dosu took Chouji out with one move which resulted in a few seconds. Soon the winning Genin composed of Naruto, Ino, Shikamaru, Shino, Neji, Gaara, Temari, Dosu, and Kankuro minus Sasuke met on the arena and presented themselves in front of the Hokage and the proctors. Each of them were given a number and were matched up against who they would fight in the Chunin Stadium one month from then.
Naruto studied the chart seeing he was going up against Neji first, followed by Sasuke and Gaara, Kankuro and Shino, Temari and Shikamaru, and finally Ino against Dosu, 'Looks like I got a chance to knock Neji around after all.' He thought.
"All of you train hard and well for the finals!" Sarutobi declared.
Naruto turned to Ino, "Let's go." Naruto said as they left the tower and headed back into the village. Their first stop was at the hospital because Kakashi went there to check up on Sasuke.
"And that's how we were matched up." Naruto explained to Kakashi.
"I see." The Jonin answered.
"So sensei what're we going to do for our month training?" Ino asked.
"Well don't get mad, but I feel I should train Sasuke to counter against Gaara's sand shield." Kakashi answered.
"Very well sensei," Naruto started, "I'll train myself and Ino as well."
"Actually Naruto, Sandaime-sama wanted me to tell you to meet him in his office today. He said there's someone special there to help train you." Kakashi explained.
"Really?" Naruto asked and Kakashi nodded.
"Yes, your mother, Zabuza, and Haku are already there waiting as well." Kakashi added.
"Well come on Naruto-kun," Ino began, 'We got a month to prepare for the finals, and we really have to train."
"I know. We'll see you at the finals sensei." Naruto said as he and Ino left the hospital and were outside.
"Wonder who Sandaime-sama has gotten to train you, Naruto-kun?" Ino wondered.
"Don't know, but if this person can help me beat Neji then it's not my place to question." Naruto answered until a shadow crept over him and Ino.
The two genin gasped and looked ahead seeing the cloaked person who was at the gate moments ago, "You…" he pointed at Naruto still in the Shredder armor minus the helmet which was held under his arm, "Are you the new Shredder?"
"Who wants to know?" Naruto responded.
"I do," He replied taking off his bamboo hat revealing to be a man with blonde hair in a thin ponytail, black/red eyes, and a scar across the right side of his cheek, "And you will come with me." He commanded as Naruto scowl ed and Ino looked shocked.
(And there you go.)