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Chapter Twenty-Two: Online

"What's your problem?!" Naruto growled, tipping his head to the side quizzically, even while his eyes flashed red with anger.

Sasuke, for once, didn't feel like smirking back. Instead he launched himself back at his rival.

It was an intense sparring session, for all that they were limited to taijutsu.

When it was done they both collapsed, drained of anger, panting across from one another in the grass.

"We need to talk" Sasuke muttered, helping Naruto to his feet. The blond bounced back quickly, and looked like something had occurred to him.

"It's about Hinata, isn't it?"