"Again!" she yelled, spitting the blood from her split lip, and ignoring the stabbing pain that shot throughout her side. She glanced across the field to her two friends, watching the looks of concern that came across their faces. She had been going at it nonstop for the past four hours, and hadn't rested between bouts. Each one had resulted in the same results, but Yuki was determined to get stronger no matter the cost. Sweat poured down her face, and her hair was in disarray. Their concern was slightly founded. Three rasengans to the body later, and several second degree burns on her extremities which begged for treatment. Yet, Yuki refused medical treatment, sleep, food and even to rest for a minute. She needed this, and wasn't going to hold back if it meant she could increase her chances of survival against Madara by one percent.

"Yuki-chan...You're seriously hurt. Perhaps-"

"Again!"

"Yuki-koi-"

"If you care about me, you won't let up. Not even for a second. I'm fighting until I can't even stand. So, come." She took her fighting stance, sliding her left foot back and raising her Anbu blade up.

She watched them sigh, and dig their heels in.

"Here we come!" the kitsune growled, the duo dashing at a high speed towards her. She watched them divide, meet in the middle and split again, intending to confuse her. Yuki crouched onto the balls of her feet, awaiting the first attack, catching sight of the sneaky shadow clone which attempted to attack her from behind.

She spun,throwing a back kick which dispersed the clone. She dropped her foot, flipping as Akira's slash missed her intended target. She landed on Naruto's shoulders, her blade gleaming as she started to slit his throat with the flat end of her tool. She saw Akira recover from her attack, her greatest fear, thrusting her towards Yuki at speeds that were beyond her capabilities.

Four seals formed in rapid succession, she focused, creating a wall made of earth, which exploded as Akira burst through her defense, her claws aiming at her throat. She leaned back, as Naruto held her in place, his hands clamped on her feet which sat on his shoulders. She spun, breaking his hold, and whipped a kick at his head, which was blocked by Akira, who jumped over him, her hand clamped on her leg.

Break free!

She brought her second foot up, throwing her foot at the woman, who blocked it, but remained attached to her leg. She started to bend the bone, and Yuki braced herself for the break.

I can't afford such a mistake in the field. Do it!

"Raikiri! (Lightning Blade!)" she created the charge, releasing a single bolt which hit Akira, at the very last instant, decreasing the voltage to a weak shock, which forced her to let go of her own leg. Yuki landed on her hands, slashing her Anbu blade up as Naruto's clones surrounded her, aiming to kick her into the sky.

"U-"

"Zu-"

"Ma-"

"KI!"

Yuki destroyed one, before spinning on one hand, destroying the other three. She returned to her feet, forming several seals quickly.

"Katon: Housenka no Jutsu! (Fire Style: Phoenix Flower Jutsu!) The flames flew towards Akira and Naruto, only to be blocked by a wall of flame, which the demon put up in a single second.

Okay. I'm done moving so slowly, and responding a second later. Let's try anticipate each move they might make.

Yuki glared at the two, before forming two seals in rapid succession. She inhaled again, releasing a steady stream of flame, which Akira parried again with her own wall.

"-(Transport Technique)"

Yuki pushed off, her body instantly appearing behind the pair, throwing three kunai. She watched Akira turn in time, warding the sharp tools off, with a single gust of wind which blocked the tools. She threw one more, aiming for her leg. As Akira went to block it, Yuki teleported once more to the tool, spinning her foot up to kick the woman in the face. Contact caused a spark of joy in Yuki's heart, only to shatter as the ground started to throb.

Shadow clone explosion!

She jumped away in time to avoid the majority of the explosion, a few rocks scraping up her skin. She landed, immediately aware of the huge technique behind her.

" Katon: Odama Rasengan! (Fire Release: Giant Rasengan!)" the pair cried.

Yuki turned, raising both hands to ward off the sphere. Sparks flew up and the ground warped in weird ripples as a second technique forced the jutsu to halt in it's place. Yuki shoved with two electric currents, which she imbued with her very will, thrusting with everything she had. Both techniques fought, heat and static electricity filling the air. Yuki ground her teeth, the intense vibration rumbling through the core of her arms. Shoving her feet into the ground, she thrust harder, forcing her technique forward a step, and in turn retreating the pair.
BOOOM!

The explosion rocked the ground, sending her flying through the ground, her body racking up bruises, cuts and scrapes at an alarming pace. She rolled unendlessly, and attempted to halt herself, twisting her ankle. Her leg groaned in protest, and body complained at the harsh treatment, but Yuki ground her teeth. Finally, inertia stopped, and Yuki turned in time to see the claws aimed at her throat, a mere centimeter in front of her.

Damnit!

She teleported herself out of harms way, falling to her knees. Her will to stay standing, wasn't enough. Her body said enough was enough. The punishment it had received, was finally taking its toll. Yuki struggled to get up, only to find her knees weak, and her breath not forthcoming. Her head pounded as blood rushed to her brain. Her arms felt like overcooked spagetthi, and the world spun out of control as she tried to regain her balance. She shivered violently as a cold wind blew on her, and awaited Akira to end the session with a rasengan as she always did.

"Enough, Yuki-chan. You're in no condition to continue," the voice spoke, a mere inch from her left ear. A tongue slid up the length of her extremity causing her to moan in pleasure, which elicited a giggle from her friend.

"No-not fair," she choked out, feeling an arm secure itself on her waist, while two shoulders bore her weight. Naruto and Akira half dragged, half carried her towards home, their gazes concerned.

"You held out rather well. You need to rest and then food. You've been fighting for the past three days...You can only do so much."

A loud mew from her feet caused her to glance down. Nao wanted to be picked up, and he wasn't going to wait until she got home for such attention.

"Sorry boy, I'm in no condition to pick you up," she said, wincing as her arm spasmed.

"Come here, Nao," Naruto cooed, reaching for it.

"HISSSS!"

"Owww!" Naruto cried out, as the demon scratched him.

"Yuki! There's something wrong with your freaking cat, dattebayo!"

"Not his fault. He's not gay," Akira said, with a smirk.

"I'M NOT GAY!" he yelled, following the trio.

"Says the Genin whose first kiss was Sasuke," Yuki retorted, watching as Akira had to stop walking, laughter pouring from her mouth. The bright red blush that overcame Naruto's face, was so cute, Yuki broke free of Akira's grasp, pressing her body against his, and kissing him gently on his lips. She broke it slowly, watching him smile, and chuckle at the predicament. The trio hadn't had sex in quite awhile, and perhaps that is what they needed to do. Yuki winced at the pain of Naruto's hand touching her body, and stepped away, back to Akira who pulled her into a passionate kiss. Several townsfolk watched in shock, but only for a minute. It was no secret that Squad 19 was a love triangle. Yuki broke the kiss, gasping for air, a little lightheaded from the taste of cinnamon that invaded every inch of her mouth.

"Can we get home, please, Akira-koi?" she whined, leaning on her.

"Of course...But no fun until after you have eaten and at least a little sleep."

Yuki sighed, only to hear two shinobi call her name from the distance.

"I think I'm good now," Yuki said, testing her weight on both feet. It was mentally draining, but she was able to stand without help. Smiling she set out for home, aware that a hot meal, and soft bed were waiting for her at home.