(Hi, guys. I got a new chapter ready as Naruto continues to date the loves of his life.)

One day up in the sky a air ship was flying through the clouds. Inside the sky ship was the pilot, the crew, and looking out the windows were Squad Seven.

"This is so amazing." Sakura gasped.

"What're you so impressed for? You've flown on Soreth dozens of times." Naruto reminded her.

"Except we're flying at a normal speed instead of on the back of a dragon who loves to show off." Sasuke replied.

"And not risk falling off." Sakura put in.

"You're lucky Soreth didn't hear that." Naruto replied knowing how angry his dragon could get when insulted.

"Come on, guys. Republic City is still some time away." Kakashi reminded them.

"Been awhile since I was last there." Naruto said, as he kicked back.

"It's a good thing Tsunade-sama gave us this supply delivery mission to Future Industries." Sakura added.

"Imagine we're actually outside the ninja land." Sasuke put in.

"And there will be plenty of surprises to behold once we arrive." Naruto assured them.

So Squad Seven relaxed and enjoyed the rest of the flight, before the air ship started touching down above the Future Industries building.

When it landed on the landing platform on the roof some workers were already unloading the goods imported from Konoha.

Naruto and his team stepped off the ship and were greeted by Asami, Akiza, and Ming, "Hey!" Naruto called to them, as the three went over to the ninja.

"Naruto!" Ming cheered, as the two embraced.

"It's nice to see you all made it," Akiza began, "No troubles during the trip I hope?"

"None at all." Kakashi assured.

"It's nice to see you all again," Asami spoke, "I know it's only been a month since we last saw each other during Tsunade's ascension to the Hokage title, but it feels a long longer."

"I'll say it does." Naruto agreed.

"So, Naruto, as long as we're here how about giving us a tour of this city?" Kakashi suggested.

"Yeah. I'd like to see how special this city is." Sasuke admitted.

"Me too." Sakura agreed.

"Sure thing, guys." Naruto replied.

Ming spoke up, "Oh, but I wanted to have some alone time with Naruto. There are things I wanted to talk to him about."

"Now, Ming, we musn't be greedy." Akiza wagged her finger at her daughter.

Ming sighed, "I know, mom."

"Hey, no need to be like that," Naruto perked her up, "Everyone knows I can multitask," he summoned a single shadow clone, "My clone here will give you all the grand tour of Republic City while I go spend some time with Ming."

"Then it's all settled," Ming beamed, and took Naruto's hand, "Come on!" she dragged him off, as the group watched them leave.

Clone Naruto turned to his team, "Shall we go?"

"Lead the way." Kakashi answered, as the clone led them off.

Akiza called to them, "Just be careful! You never know if you run into any members of the Triple Triads!"

"I can handle them!" Clone Naruto called back.

Meanwhile out in the city, Naruto and Ming were at Narook's Seaweed Noodlery enjoying lunch. Ming sat across from Naruto watching him eat.

"Jeez, you think you haven't eaten in years." she said.

Naruto looked up at her with his mouth filled with noodles before swallowing it, "Sorry, it's just I haven't had this stuff in months. Feels as delicious as I remember it. Thanks for taking me out to lunch, Ming."

"No problem, Naruto. And the truth is, I'm glad that you came here to Republic City of all times."

"Really, why?"

"Because I planned to invite you to this." she held up two tickets in between her fingers.

Naruto eyed them and gasped, "No way! Tickets to tonight's pro bending match between the Badgermoles and the Fire Ferrets?!"

"Uh-huh." Ming smirked.

"This is amazing!" Naruto beamed with joy.

"When your father's a pro bending coach you tend to get tickets easily. Especially if he's coaching Republic City's home team." Ming giggled.

"Ming, this is incredible. Thank you." Naruto smiled.

"You're welcome." she smiled back.

That night at the pro bending stadium, the place was packed with pro bending fans from all over the city, and visitors from out of town. Naruto and Ming were already in their seats with snacks. Their seats allowed them a good view of the action on the arena. Meanwhile further up from them in the stands were Kakashi, Sakura, Sasuke, and Akiza.

"Wow, so this is a real pro bending match?" Sakura asked.

"That's right." Akiza assured.

"I can't wait to see how these competitors engage one another." Sasuke said.

"This will certainly be an interesting watch." Kakashi admitted, as the ring announcer called out.

"Welcome pro-bending fans to the Pro bending Arena! Can you dig it?!" the crowd of fans cheered, along with Naruto and Ming, "Introducing all the way from Ba Sing Sei, the Badgermoles!" the team entered the arena as the fans applauded, "And now introducing Republic City's very own Fantastic Fire Ferrets!" the crowd applauded even louder for the home team, "Let the match begin!"

And so the match was on with both teams playing their hardest to win and pulling out all the stops. Throughout the match, Naruto and Ming watched the game with interest as Ming slipped her hand to Naruto's and held it.

Naruto looked over at Ming who kept her eyes focused on the match. He smiled seeing how glad she was enjoying both the match and the fact that he was with her.

Further up, Sakura was literally standing in her seat cheering the Fire Ferrets on, while Kakashi and Sasuke had to pull her back into her seat. Sakura felt embarrassed for acting like a crazed fan.

It was finally the last round and the Fire Ferret's Waterbender used a waterbending shot to knock all three members of the Badgermoles into the water.

The Ring announcer called out, "And the match is over. The winners are Republic City's Fantastic Fire Ferrets!" the crowd cheered and applauded, as the winning team waved their arms to their fans.

"Yes! They did it!" Naruto cheered, as he danced around with Ming.

"I knew they could!" Ming cheered louder.

Akiza turned to the rest of Squad Seven, "So what did you think of official Pro bending?"

"Quite an entertaining sport." Kakashi answered.

"I'll say." Sasuke agreed.

"That was so awesome. I wish I could do pro bending." Sakura said.

"Well, it's not as easy as they make it look." Akiza warned her.

"I know."

Later on outside the stadium, Naruto and Ming were looking out at the sea, "That was an amazing match tonight." Naruto began.

"It sure was. And it's a nice night to enjoy afterward." Ming added.

"The day sure has taken me back to the days I'd come here to practice waterbending with you, Ming." Naruto looked at her.

"Yeah. Back when we were younger." Ming said feeling nostalgia.

"And look at us now. I'm an Avatar ready to take on the world, and your a waterbending pro."

"Naturally." she replied, and suddenly found her hands held by Naruto's.

"I'm really glad I met you years ago, Ming. You were the first real friend I ever made. Thank you so much for being there for me." he told her with sincerity.

Ming was blushing from both the hand holding and Naruto's words of passion directed at her. She spoke up trying not to sound too embarrassed, "You-you're welcome, Naruto."

The two looked into each others eyes for a moment before leaning in and engaged in a passionate kiss. When they parted, they smiled at each other, as Naruto spoke, "You're good at this."

"And so are you. Thank you for being the first to do that to me." Ming embraced him, as Naruto wrapped his arms around her.

'Republic city. A place where anything can happen. Even stuff like this.' Naruto thought.

(And there you go. Naruto got to reconnect with Ming in Republic City and see a Pro bending match. Don't miss next time where he spends some time with Firebender Naomi. See you next time.)