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Author's Note:This chapter was written on the 4th of July. I decided to make a chapter themed after it. In hopes of making it more interesting, I do apologize for the lengthy chapters. I'm going to try to shorten them a bit. I tend to get a bit carried away (Laughs.). Anyways please feel free to read or even leave a review. Blades and Knives are welcome. – Kiba Blackfire ^_^

Chapter 06:

The Fifth Challenge:

Explosive

"I was starting think this was going to be a bad idea," Ino spoke as she dropped her clothes getting into the water. She thought taking a bath this early in the morning would be a complete annoyance but Sakura assured her it wouldn't be. The rest of Team Ino was sound asleep which left these two ladies some alone time. "Let's get started Sakura," Ino grabbed Sakura's soap and began filling her hands with the cherry blossom scented soap. Once her hands were nice and lathered she placed her hands on Sakura's hard nipples that frozen by the cold water which would soon heat up. Sakura let out a soft moan as Ino touched her. "You like that," She smirked. "I thought you would." Ino lathered her hands once again with soap and began working on the other breast. However this time she licked it a bit before applying soap wanting to get Sakura aroused by her actions.

Sakura clinched Ino's soap bottle which smelled of many different flowers. Without realizing it she crushed the bottle with her enormous strength creating a bubble bath when the contents exploded from the bottle and into the water. "Sakura," Ino stopped putting her hands on her hips. "That was my soap." She grabbed the ruined bottle. "I made that soap by combining the best floral smells. Now it's completely ruined." She complained not even caring about the fact the bathing place they all shared was now a pool of bubbles. The boys were now going to smell of flowers thanks to Sakura. "Oh well," She let out a sigh. "I can always make another." Ino flashed Sakura an evil grin. "I might have to punish you first." She finished lathering Sakura's other breast and cleaned the rest of her body leaving all but one spot. Sakura gulped knowing what Ino was thinking. She quickly reached for something ending up grabbing Ino's shampoo again not realizing it. Ino made Sakura sit on the ledge of the stream her legs spread and dipped into the water. Ino brought her lips to Sakura's pearl and went to work. Sakura squeezed the bottle for support in dealing with the immense pleasure the Yamanaka was providing with her tongue. The bottle burst in Sakura's hand and into the water shooting out as if it was a boy firing his load. Sakura found the way the shampoo reacted hilarious since she too was about to reach her limit. Ino looked back wondering what the loud noise was and noticed her crushed shampoo bottle in Sakura's hand still squirting in Sakura's hand. Ino smiled and couldn't help but laugh thinking the same thing Sakura was. "Perhaps you got too excited." She joked.

"That tends to happen when a woman goes down on me." Sakura added. They shared a few minutes of laughter and once the moment ended. Ino went back to what she was doing sending thrills down Sakura's spine. "Ino, I'm going to," Sakura bit her lip unable to fight her release as Ino continued only to be interrupted.

"Ino," Sai spoke breaking her focus and making her stop for a moment. "May I have a word with you?" He smiled.

"Can it wait?" She asked frustrated that he cut in on her and Sakura's alone time. However Sakura still ended up finding her release completely ruining the event.

"Sorry," Sakura apologized. "At least now you and Sai can talk?" She smiled trying to lighten the mood. She grabbed her pink towel covering herself and walking away leaving the couple to talk. Ino went to grab her towel but Sai stopped knowing she would try to avoid him.

"I'm afraid it can't." He replied; Ino snatched her towel from him and covered herself with it.

"What is it Sai?" Ino began twisting the water out of her hair. "It had better be important."

"Where's Kankuro?" He asked cutting to the case. "I have been looking for him all morning."

"Good luck finding him." She replied. "He was sent home." Ino explained.

"I don't understand," He began thinking. "Did you not get my letter?"

"I got it," She answered. "There was nothing I could do my hands were tied." Ino added though she never intended to save Kankuro why would she? He was rauining her reputation every time he and Sai did naughty things. "Anyway if that's all you wanted to talk about then you shouldn't have bothered me." She went to leave but he grabbed her arm.

"You swear you did all you could to save him," He asked.

"Yes Sai, I did all I could. He totally blew the challenge after that there's nothing I can do." She admitted which was partially true but she could have easily made her teammates vote for someone else like Tayuya but she wanted Kankuro gone anyway. Sai sensed that she was lying to him and he released her arm.

"Ino, I think we should end this." Sai spoke catching Ino off guard. She couldn't save his sex buddy that was grounds for a break up. She didn't know what pissed her off more the fact he was dumping her or the fact he dumping her over Kankuro.

"Fine then," She crossed her arms. "I don't need you anyway." Ino stormed off upset she no longer had a boy to torment Kiba with not like would work anymore anyway. Kiba already knew about her and Sakura's arrangement. "I don't need Sai or Kiba. I was fine before they came along anyway. Hell they were holding back but not anymore." She smirked adamant about not only eliminating Sai and Kiba but totally ruining their lives. She wanted to make them wish they never crossed her path.

The teams gathered in front of Guy Sensei ready and eager for the next challenge. Just as he was about to explain the challenge a guest appeared on island. Kiba's eyes were filled with joy as she saw the beautiful kunoichi and queen walk from the shore and over to Guy. Her long black hair wet to her lower back. Her mesmerizing green eyes reminded them of emeralds. Her body nothing short of perfection even her breasts were the perfect size. Not too big and not too small just right. The young woman's marvelous skin seemed soft as a cloud and as radiate as the sun. No woman could compete with her. "Yumi," Kiba spoke his voice filled with joy. "No way," He ran as fast as he could and embraced her. His hands clinched onto her back gripping the familiar grey and black that used to be his now belonging to his beloved. Akamaru jumped out of the woods and tackled them both licking the woman's face missing her so much. "Are you going to stick around?" Kiba asked impatiently hoping that the answer is yes.

"I'm afraid not," Yumi replied stroking his cheek. "I'm here on business." Kiba frowned knowing what this meant. "Kiba," She gazed into his eyes letting him know she cared about him. "If I could I'd spend every day of my life with you but being a Queen is a lot responsibility. I promise the moment I get a chance to run off I will be running off with you." She put her pinky out.

"I'll hold you to that," He locked his pinky with hers. "It'll be like old times you running off with your troublesome boy and then your famous bodyguards catch us and,"

"We get scolded." They finished in unison laughing at the many times they got in trouble for disappearing out of nowhere. Akamaru barked sniffing Yumi's pocket knowing she had treats for him. "Busted," Kiba smirked.

"I swear Akamaru, you know everything." She handed him all the treats she had in her pocket. He laid down enjoying the treats as she pet him. "You know those treats were also for Akamura you know the mother of puppies." Yumi reminded him. Together Yumi and Kiba were raising their own Akamaru puppies. They were truly a family and Ino hated it.

"Poor guy has been in heat," Kiba added. "It'd great if you get Akamura over here. It'd help him out a lot."

"I'll see what I can do," Yumi cuddled up to Kiba. "Speaking of, how are you handling things?" He blushed forgetting she knew he was in heat.

"It is better since Naruto got that contract signed." He admitted. "Though he's no substitute for you," Kiba went to kiss her but Naruto embraced her missing her also.

"The Super Cool Queen is here," He yelled. "So did you bring presents?" She blushed.

"Not this time, Naruto." She patted him on the head. "So how are you future Hokage?" Yumi asked making him blush whenever she called him that. "Been training hard?"

"You know it," He smiled. "So ugh," Naruto leaned in. "I hear you and Kiba got puppies. I was wondering if Hinata and I could adopt one you know as a test run for the baby." He whispered. "Don't tell Hinata though I want to surprise her."

"Naruto," Kiba grabbed his ear. "I already told you Akamaru's pups aren't for sell and we aren't giving them away." He yelled. "How many times do I have to say no."

"So Yumi," Sasuke sat next to her followed by the others. It was like she was main subject and everyone wanted to chat with her. Ino hated that about her whenever Yumi's around she's miss popularity to make matters she doesn't even try to be. It just happens, there was a time Ino liked her but that was before Yumi dated Kiba. "Why are you here?" He asked. "Kiba said you were busy with political stuff."

"I wish I could tell you but," She looked down sadly. "It's like I said I'm here on business. It's one of those things that if I'd told you I had to kill you." She winked at them which was her way of saying they were discussing the war. Tsunade glared at her getting impatient. "It's been nice seeing you all especially you Kiba." He blushed. "I really need to get down to business so if you'd please just pretend I'm not here." Yumi went to leave then turned towards Hinata. "Hinata, it's been awhile since we've trained together maybe later I'll have someone escort you to the castle so we can train. Would that be okay?"

"I look forward to it."

"Great," Yumi waved goodbye to her friends and walked over to Tsunade. Tayuya looked at the young woman who she had just seen for the first time. At least that's what she thought but she knew her. She was the one who saved her life and revived her. She was the person who freed from the Orchimaru's curse mark and gave her a second chance. She owed it all to Yumi and never realized that she had not only been saved. She saved by someone who was once an enemy. How could the queen place so much trust in her enough that she'd risk her own safety to give Tayuya another chance? She didn't even expect anything in return all she asked was for Tayuya not to waste it. So far, she hadn't and was grateful for her kindness.

Kiba looked at Tayuya knowing she figured it out. When he found out he was angry at Yumi. They even argued over it but in the end Yumi won the argument. It was impossible for him to argue with a Queen it was practically her job to argue with people.

"Yumi," Guy appeared to next to her.

"Guy, what is it now?" Tsunade glared at him. "She's here on business. There are several things we need to discuss as Hokage and Queen. Also there's very little time to do it."

"Sorry Lady Hokage, it will only take a second." He whispered what he wanted to say in Yumi's ear catching her off guard when she heard it. "Think about it." Guy walked away; he returned to his competitors. "Okay it's time to explain your next challenge so listen up," They all gave him their undivided attention. Ino smirked determined to crush Kiba this time. "Today is the fourth of july and I figured what better way to celebrate than to make a themed challenge. Yumi loves fireworks I'm sure you've all been to her birthday parties." Kiba nodded remembering the fireworks clearly. He enjoyed watching them with her. "So for this particular challenge you will judged not only by me but you will be judged by myself and three other people. Those people are Lady Hokage, Queen Yumi, and Kakashi. Each team is to create their own firework show using these fireworks. However these are no ordinary fireworks they can guided using chakra and only those with ranged chakra use to manipulate them. The fun doesn't stop there not only are you expected to put on a good show I want the fireworks to tell a short story. The team that puts on the best show wins and this time; every member from the team gets an item from home and to join in on the celebration. The losing team will sending someone home and stuck inside while the other team celebrates. I want you all to give it your best Yumi does so much for everyone here it's time we did something special for her." Tayuya nodded understanding the sentiment.

"She really does do all a lot for us," Naruto thought about the time she rushed into the medical room to save Hinata after her and Neji's match thinking nothing of her own match. The many time she used her Unique Medical Ninjutsu to heal various injuries. She'd even volunteer to do missions when the village was in need of more Ninja. She put her very being into helping them and worried little to what would happen to her own. She never once expected anything in return. She fought alongside them protecting them even when they were the ones who were supposed to do the protecting. Even Sasuke agreed she deserved something for her efforts she supported him in his desire to rebuild the Uchiha clan. She even handed him the deed to the land where Uchiha lived in village all that belonged to him. "If this is our present to Yumi then there's no way I'm going to lose. Ino get ready to be blown away by our fireworks." Naruto pointed at her.

"I hate to break it to you guys but this challenge goes to us." Ino smirked motioning towards Tayuya and Temari who could both manipulate the fireworks from afar using their chakra. Kiba only had Sai. Shino's insects were useless against the fireworks. "Enjoy sitting in your crummy house while we celebrate." She added. Even though Ino was mad at Yumi she still found herself wanting to do something to thank her. Like it or not, Yumi was once her friend and they were close. She was always there to cheer on her when she practiced her Ninjutsu helped tutor her when she practiced her medical Ninjutsu when Sakura was on a mission. She even asked for her permission to date Kiba and she said it was okay. She was always there doing something for someone else. Even when her paperwork was piling up she always made time for them like they were her family.

"We really need to make this special," Hinata smiled. "I don't much care who wins but we owe it her." Sakura and Tayuya nodded in agreement.

"The challenge will begin at later tonight; use this time to plan out your show." Guy left them to think. The teams conversed over what story they wanted their fireworks to tell.

Naruto thought their story should represent a battle between him and Sasuke. Sasuke liked this suggestion. Kiba thought about it for a moment wondering if that was going to be too difficult to do seeing as it was up to Sai to draw out their story. Sure he was an artist on paper but they hd no way of knowing if his artwork would transmit perfectly onto the fireworks. "Let's do it," Sai smiled wanting to hold nothing back. Kiba looked at him.

"Are you sure?" Sai nodded. "Okay a battle between Naruto and Sasuke it is." Kiba agreed. "Yumi's going to love it."

"I was thinking we should keep it simple," Ino suggested. "Like a flower blooming after all neither of us can draw and with the petals and everything to guide it'll be pretty."

"Flowers," Tayuya shook her head. "No offense Ino but we need to do better than that. We need something living that moves to make show seem more alive. I agree with the sentiment though that being a flower is like growing up. Instead I think we should tell a story about a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly. That is a story I can stimulate with my flute creating a sound to go with our story and something that can also be easily guided by my sound waves and the butterflies can easily be guided by Temari's fan. It's simple but elegant at the same time. Let's not forget this is for Yumi, the woman who revived me." Her teammates looked at her in disbelief. They knew Yumi had very unique medical Ninjutsu that healed way better than the typical medical Ninjutsu. They also knew her jutsu was capable of more than just healing it could mend bones allow them to regenerate and much more. They never would have guessed revival was one of her traits. "So whatever we do it has to show some sort of gratitude."

"Alright, Tayuya," Ino conceded. "You have the most to be grateful for so I'm going to put you in charge. Caterpillar it is. Let's sort out the fireworks." Ino went to their pile of fireworks searching through for the ones that best suited what they wanted. Kiba left Naruto and Sasuke decided on what to use they had fought each other countless times and knew exactly what a battle between them looked like. Every now and then they'd take a break and leave Kiba to sort fireworks while Sai studied their appearance.

The moment the sky was completely dark, Guy appeared ready to begin the challenge. The teams took their places ready to go. They all watched as Yumi, Tsunade, and Kakashi took their spots to watch the fireworks. "Alright, which of you will go first?"

"We will," Ino offered. "Tayuya, it's your show." She stepped back letting Tayuya take the lead.

Ino tossed a flaming kunai at the fireworks sending the several flashes of light into the sky. Tayuya pulled out her flute filling the fireworks with some of her chakra making the green and blue lights explode into the sky. Hinata stepped into the background while Tayuya got off the stage simply controlling the fireworks. She played a nice subtle melody that sounded full of life and of youth almost childlike. Caterpillars formed from the fireworks dancing with Hinata as she moved her palms like she was the controlling them. She spun they spun with her it was a magnificent view to see such lifelike caterpillars move as an extension of Hinata's hands. Temari unleashed a gust of wind at the fireworks creating leaves into the night sky. The wind currents blew Hinata's hair making look as if she was standing in a whirlwind of leaves. The leaves began to dissipate as if the sound was crumple them away making look as if they were being eaten. Once the leaves were gone an explosion formed creating a cocoon. Tayuya's melody shifted into a melody of awakening. The cocoon began cracking open like an egg letting out tiny pink little butterflies that began to fill the sky. Sakura, Lee, and Hinata began sparring as the butterflies swirled around them creating a beautiful light show. Finally all the butterflies met into the sky generate a colorful explosion. Ino's team gathered and bowed at completion of their show. The judges clapped impressed by their work.

"Beat that, Kiba." Ino walked off stage leaving Kiba the spotlight.

"Don't worry, we will." He smirked. He looked over at Shino who was brought to tears by their performance. "Shino, pull yourself together," He snapped out of it. Kiba's team gathered on the stage. "We bring to you a battle like none other; a battle that could wage on for centuries or even wage on forever. A battle between friends," Naruto smiled looking at Sasuke. Ino rolled her eyes at least her show didn't require an intro. Everyone besides Naruto and Sasuke left the stage. Shino stood by the blue and red fireworks to symbolize Sasuke's attacks and Shikamaru stood by the orange, red, and light blue fireworks to symbolize Naruto's attack. Kiba and Akamaru stood in the center to help them when the battle became fierce. Sai remained in a tree adding his drawings to the fireworks when needed. One blue firework was light and an Orange firework was lit hitting the sky at the same time. Sai transformed them to look like Naruto and Sasuke when they were younger. The figures matched what the real Naruto and Sasuke were doing which was staring at each other preparing for battle. The judges watched in anticipation of what was to come. They waited till they were at their boiling point nearly losing intrest then together Naruto and Sasuke threw ninja stars at each other. The moment the stars clashed fireworks bounced off each other looking like sparks generated by the collision. They charged at other as their figures matched their every move. The two ninja traded blows showing just how skilled they were at Taijutsu. Naruto generated Shadow Clones. The Orange Firework Naruto did the same. Sasuke drew his sword while Blue firework Sasuke drew a kunai. He battled with clones taking them down one by one every time a clone was defeated the firework clones burst into the air filling the sky with its light. Naruto drew a kunai and locked blades with Sasuke. They pushed each other back and prepared for the finale.

"This is it," Kiba whispered. They lit two blue fireworks which Sai made out to look like Rasengan and Chidori. Naruto and Sasuke's attacks met creating massive burst of color in the sky as the others lit every firework they had at their disposal not wasting a single. Sai sat back and relaxed letting the fireworks take care of the rest. The two figures of Naruto and Sasuke met into the burst of color. Of course if it were a real collision of Chidori and Rasengan nobody would be able to see it for the entire stage would be blown away and the judges would be victims of the aftermath. Naruto and Sasuke bowed followed by the rest of Team Kiba as the fireworks met their end.

"This is so your fault," Ino glared at Tayuya. If she hadn't put Tayuya in charge they would have won. She watched as the judges clapped endlessly for Kiba. It was clear to see the main judge Yumi was blown away still in shock how well of a show they produced. Tayuya let out a sigh knowing she was next to go home.

"We have our winners," Guy announced. "Sorry Ino, that means you'll be sending another teammate home."

"I have a pretty good idea who," She stormed off into their mansion followed by her teammates.

Kiba's team joined Yumi in the celebration of the fourth of July. Kakashi left to gather an item for each member of Kiba's team while they celebrated. Kiba draped his arm around Yumi keeping her close until she had to return to the castle. "It's getting late," Yumi confessed though she didn't want to she had to leave Kiba's side. "I should get back to the castle, there's another council meeting I need to prepare for." She rose to her feet while Kiba held her hand not wanting her to leave him. "Kiba," She smiled. "I love you."

"Yumi, I," Kiba paused wanting to say it back but overwhelmed with the fear of getting hurt again. She felt his hand shaking and kneeled in front of him to comfort him.

"It's okay," She kissed him. "Don't rush yourself. You'll say it when you are ready. I respect that I'd much rather you say it because you mean it than to simply say it because you feel pressured. Take your time." Yumi freed her hand and left him. Kiba hit ground so angry that he couldn't say those three words back to her every time he chocked. He really wanted to say them because he loves her. When it came to down he was still afraid to bare his feelings to another woman especially after being hurt so badly by the last woman he loved.

Once the celebration was over, Shino entered Tayuya's room catching her moments before what would be her last day on the island. He gently kissed her lips and placed his hand on her chest. Tayuya ripped his jacket revealing his bare torso and pinned him to the ground. "You're not the only one with a devious mind Shino." She challenged knowing he had every intention of fucking her brains out. "Though it's cute you thought you could compete with mine." She grabbed a single Kunai cutting the front of his pants off and pulling down his boxers. Shino gulped terrified and aroused by the curiosity of what she intended to do next. "Take my clothes off," She demanded holding the kunai to his throat. "I want you to rip them off me and fuck me with no restraint think you can manage that bug boy." She teased.

"I can more than manage." He countered using his insects to hold her against the wall as he stole the Kunai from her and sliced up her clothes and forced his length inside her. He and Tayuya agreed that if they had sex it was for the sole purpose of baring a child. The child would be flawless at long range combat. He or she would be an expert in strategy and excel in Genjutsu like his or her mother. Those skills with Shino's insects would be an unbeatable combination. Shino placed his hands on Tayuya's breasts that longed for his attention. The insects freed his mate before eating up anymore of her chakra. He forced more of himself inside pushing himself deeper and deeper inside showing her no remorse just as she asked. She held onto his back clawing it as he found his release the same time as his mate. Tayuya let out a moan as the immense pleasure coursing through made a complete stop. "Hopefully now the results will be better." Shino began panting giving it his all this time. He freed her from the wall giving her second to catch her breath from the pounding she was getting from him. He noticed the door was about to open and vanished before making a scene.

"Tayuya," Temari noticed the former sound ninja breaking sweat. "Well, well, Shino sure did a number on you." Tayuya blushed.

"Go to hell, Temari." She yelled.

"This island is hell," Temari replied. "It's hot, cramped, and I'm surrounded by idiots some of which are on my team. Also my boyfriend is on the other team so yeah, hell. Not to mention the brains of our team is about to go home so now either me or Sakura gets be the smart one."

"Look at that, Temari," Tayuya grabbed a spare change of clothes. "You do care about me." She put them on.

"Of course, it's not fun when you're not here." She admitted.

"Sorry to spoil your fun." Tayuya left only to meet up with Gaara who escorted her off the island once the voting came to a close. In the end, she wasn't able to everyone's acceptance but least she discovered who revived her which was something that constantly dwelled on her mind. Now she could at least move on and continue to be grateful for what Yumi did by serving the Leaf Village.