~Akina's P.O.V.~

30 minutes had passed and my clone had faded away. And here I am, still with Kakashi and the Uchiha who are still training. This is boring. They've been training all day. How long are they going to keep up with this? 

As I continued to sit against the large rock behind me, I see a small trail of sand making its way pass me. That's not weird at all. Sand doesn't move on its own. And I know who this sand belongs to. {Not again.} I roll my eyes as I thought. 

Looking back at Kakashi and Sasuke, who are still training, I sneak away from them and follow the sand. It doesn't take me long to find the owner. 

Gaara of the Desert. 

"You really need to work on your people skills." I say out loud, alarming him of my presence. Gaara looks at me with a deadly stare. "What are you doing here, Gaara? You shouldn't be here." 

Gaara doesn't answer me. Instead, he looks pass me. He's here for Sasuke. He's been glaring at him ever since he entered the village. But, it's not just that. From the look in his eyes, he's already killed somebody...

"You're not going anywhere near the boy or Kakashi." I glare at Gaara. "You just have to wait until the finals." 

"It would be wise of you to not get in my way." Gaara spoke. 

"Are you threatening me?" I smirk. "Do you want to fight?" 

Gaara doesn't say anything but lower his head as some of his sand makes its way over to me. Who says I can't fight this guy right now? I've been itching for one for a long time~ 

"Akina." Suddenly, Kakashi is beside me and he holds his arm out in front of me in a protective manner. "What are you here for?" He questions Gaara. 

"He's here for Sasuke." I tell him. "Gaara, it would be best if you don't get in my way. Because you may not survive once we start fighting. But, if you want to make the first move, then go ahead." I smirk once more as my eyes widen with excitement. 

Gaara gives me one more stare before leaving without saying a word. Darn. And here I thought he was actually going to fight me. I was hoping he would make the first move. Oh well. 

At the end of the day, Sasuke went home and as did Kakashi and I. Tomorrow they were going to train again, and of course, I had to be there. 

The next day I woke up early to go visit my Darling. Kakashi was still asleep, and I know he doesn't wake up until noon. But, I had to be careful while walking around the village or else an ANBU will spot me. After all, the old man doesn't trust me. 

I find Naruto in the woods with some other man with white hair. I skip over to him and hug him from behind. "Found you, Darling!" I say happily. 

"Hey, Akina!" Naruto smiles. 

~Jiraiya's P.O.V.~

"Found you, Darling!" A girl suddenly hugged Naruto from behind, wrapping her arms around his neck. 

"Hey, Akina!" Naruto knows this girl? Wait. Akina?... The Shinobi Killer?! Lord 3rd told me about her. The only time I saw this girl was when she was a small child. She's all grown up, but I can still see her dark aura... 

"Who's this?" The girl, Akina, looks at me. She doesn't remember me. Of course she wouldn't. I've only seen her once. 

"This is Pervy Sage! The guy who knocked out my trainer the other day!" Naruto smiles at her. They seem rather close. No... This girl is using him. Like she uses her other pieces of meat. "Pervy Sage, this is Akina! She's the greatest!" 

"Pervy Sage?" Akina blinks at Naruto's words and looks at me. "Oh, I get it! He's a real pervert!" She points to me with a smile. 

"Gah!" My jaw drops, then my eyes widen to her chest. She really has a good rack!

"You're staring at my chest, aren't you?" Akina gives me an emotionless stare, causing me to tense up. "Darling is right. You really are the biggest pervert." Did she just call Naruto her Darling?! Are they dating!? 

"Are you here to train with me again, Akina?" 

"Nope. I just came to see you. But, it looks like you're busy. So, I'll leave you to your training." 

"You don't have to go, Akina." 

"I have to, Darling. Or else Kakashi will notice me gone." 

~Akina's P.O.V.~ 

"I have to, Darling. Or else Kakashi will notice me gone." I explain to Naruto. My eyes glance behind me and a kunai is thrown at us. I catch the kunai with my pointer and middle finger. I sigh and turn to whoever had thrown it. 

"Don't you think you're getting a little too comfortable with that boy, Akina?" That voice... 

"It's been a long time, Ritsu." I fully turn my body to the boy that comes into view and give him an emotionless stare. 

Ritsu Hatsuke. I use to be on his team, but I got kicked off the team for taking the lives of his teammates, and his sensei. 

"I see you've already chosen a new partner. You just can't help yourself, can you? You never change." Ritsu glares as he makes his way over to us. 

"How did you find me?" I smirk, placing my hands on my hips. 

"I'm always watching you, Akina. You're on squad 7 with the copycat ninja, Kakashi Hatake." He glares. 

"Stalking me, aren't we? Aren't you a creep." I shrug my shoulders. 

Ritsu looks pass me and looks at Naruto, then back at me. "You've already chosen your partner. Does he know?" 

"Know what?" Naruto chimes in. 

"That this girl is a Shinobi Killer!" Ritsu points at me, making me glare at him. 

"Yeah, I already know that." Naruto gives Ritsu a -_- look. "I don't get why everyone thinks of her as a dangerous person. For the time I've spent with her, she's been a great use to the team." 

"You don't know what she's capable of. She gets out of control whenever she's in battle! You should stay away from her or else you'll end up just like the squads! You are going to die if you fight with her for a 3rd time, kid." 

"I didn't know you cared so much about others, Ritsu." I walk over to him and lean close to him, meeting him eye level. "From what I can remember, you only cared about winning and trying to be noticed. Acting all cool in front of everyone you've came across. Looks like I'm not the only one who hasn't changed." 

"Why, you..." Ritsu growls. "Listen, kid. If you know what's good for you, you won't fight with Akina for a 3rd time." He warns Naruto once more. 

"I know what happens after a 3rd time when somebody fights with her. I'll make sure she lose control." Naruto glares back at Ritsu. "You don't know Akina like I do." 

"Tch... I should be telling you that." With that said, Ritsu takes his kunai out of my hands and leaves. 

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