Chapter - 3

It had been several day since his encounter with Ino and he was beginning to suspect the scroll was wrong. It had told him to be patient insuring that she would come to him soon enough. Having no choice but to accept he had waited. When he heard the knock at his door he answered a little more excitedly then he imagined he should but was immensely disappointed when the Anbu agent told him to report to the Hokage's office.

For a moment he was worried that Ino had gone to Tsunade but calmed believing that the Hokage would have visited him personally in order to make her displeasure known. Telling the Anbu he'd leave right away he got ready and made his way to the Hokage mansion.

As he walked he began to think about what Tsunade wanted. However due to his recent interest in sex he couldn't help but imagine applying his new jutsu to her. Thinking about it, he realized that Tsunade may have actually been an even better person to use them on then Ino had been. Mainly, since Tsunade would have had experience, and as a result would be better prepared to ward him off. Second guessing himself he figured that meant he should stick with Ino for the time being as he picked up his pace to see what she wanted.

Entering with his usually loud, "What's up Granny Tsunade?"

He ignored her customary growl to notice that Sakura and Shizune were also present. Sakura looked back at him eagerly, but Tsunade cut her off saying, "Well done on your previous mission. With the Kazekage safe we can now act on the matter of Sasuke and Orochimaru." Tsunade then went on to explain how Sasori had in his final moments told Sakura of a spy that he had in Sound and how he planned to meet with the man in two weeks time. "That's why I'm going to send you…"

"Sorry, but I'm going to have to decline this mission," Naruto said shocking all the women present.

Sakura was first to give voice to her confusion saying, "Naruto, this could lead us right to Sasuke. Don't you care?"

"Yes," Naruto said evenly, "But it sounds to me like the mission is a simple snatch and grab. I'm not necessary for such a mission and I'm sort of in the middle of some special training."

Sakura still looked upset but Tsunade leaned forward curious saying, "I wasn't aware of any new training given to you by Jiraiya or Kakashi."

"That's because it's something I've undertaken by myself," Naruto said coolly, "but I feel it's at a critical stage and don't wish to experience any setbacks."

"Well it's good to see you are continuing to improve yourself," Tsunade said giving a smile, "I look forward to seeing the results. Alright I'll find a replacement for you as well as Kakashi. Dismissed."

Naruto sent Tsunade a mysterious smile saying, "I'll enjoy showing you the results as well," before leaving.

Sakura stared at Naruto's retreating back until he left the room. After being dismissed as well Sakura began to get angry that after three years of hard training they stood at the cusp of finding Sasuke and suddenly Naruto didn't seem to care anymore. Deciding to let her anger out she went in search of somebody she was sure would understand her feelings.

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Ino stood in her family's flowershop trying to ignore the arousal she still felt. Ever since the day in the training field with Naruto she had been plagued by a constant feeling of hypersexuality. It seemed all day long she was plagued by a desire to experience more, and even though she had masturbated to several orgasms had not felt her desire lessen in the least. She was just about to sneak into the back to try again when the bell to the shops front door opened.

Biting back a curse she said as pleasantly as possible, "Welcome to Yamanaka's Flowers. How can I help you?" However noticing her customer was Sakura she said, "Oh it's you. Since I doubt you are here for flowers, what's up?"

"Naruto decided he doesn't want to go after Sasuke anymore," Sakura said and Ino was surprised that as soon as the blonde's name was mentioned she felt her arousal skyrocket.

Trying to lend a sympathetic ear even though all she really wanted to do was strip naked and once more try to put out the fire searing her, she said, "Well maybe he's busy with something."

"That's what he claims anyway," Sakura said derisively, "but what could be more important than saving Sasuke. We're running out of time."

"Look, just suck it up," Ino said, "and besides the mission is to grab the spy not go chasing after Sasuke."

Sakura stared at Ino in confusion having been sure that of all the girls in the village, the blonde Kunoichi would understand how important the mission was to get back Sasuke so said, "I thought you wanted Sasuke back as badly as I do."

"I did…I mean do," Ino said although even to herself she didn't sound sure, "but why do you need Naruto to go so badly anyway?"

"Because he promised," Sakura snapped.

Ino snapped back saying, "Promised what to be your slave and drop everything in his life at your say so. Sure he had a crush on you but don't you think you're asking a lot of him while giving nothing in return. Kami you're so selfish. No wonder he didn't ask you…"

"Ask me what?" Sakura said her eyes narrowing.

"Nothing," Ino said not believing how worked up she got in defending Naruto and that she almost let out what the two of them did.

Sakura closed on her and said her voice tinged with anger, "What are you hiding?"

"It's doesn't concern you," Ino answered firmly. "Now if you don't mind, buy something or get out."

Sakura glared at her, which Ino returned, before the green-eyed girl conceded the staring match by turning away from her rival and leaving. After Sakura left Ino was torn between ignoring the growing feeling of wetness between her legs or running to Naruto's to offer her help with his new training. Finally she decided it may be best to at least wait until after Sakura left on her mission.

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Naruto sat in his apartment, wondering if he made the right choice in not going on the mission. He had gone to the gate to see who was picked to go and had seen a pale faced boy along with an adult he didn't recognize. Chouji had also been picked and he guessed that the Akimichi had been chosen to fill his spot on the team, mainly because the pale boy reminded him of Sasuke.

He didn't see them off figuring Sakura was still pissed about his refusal to go along. A sudden knock at his door pulled him from his thoughts so getting up to answer it he asked, "Who is it?"

"Ino"

Hearing the kunoichi's voice brought a smile to Naruto's face as well as blasting all thoughts of Sakura's mission from his mind. Opening the door he said, "Hello Ino."

"Can I come in," she asked.

Before responding Naruto took a moment to study her appearance. She looked as beautiful as ever if slightly flushed and a little worn down as well. He smiled as he noticed that she was wearing the dress she had earned from him by agreeing to be his test subject. She appeared to panic slightly since it took so long for him to answer but eventually he stepped aside saying, "Sure."

Moving into the apartment quickly she gazed around at the spotless room in surprise due to all the horror stories she had heard from Sakura. "I cleaned," Naruto said answering the question written on her face, "After all, if I'm going to use those techniques I practiced with you I can't be bring them to a pigsty, can I?"

Ino shook her head still facing the room instead of the her fellow blonde still feeling too nervous to tell Naruto the reason behind her visit, but she didn't need to as the jinchuriki said, "Back for more?"