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Thank you

for

watching!

Mickey, you're better off!

favor and end this battle quickly.

You can't end it if I end it first.

Whoa!

What's up with that guy's body?

That's freaky. I wish I could do that.

I dislocate every one of my joints, softening my body.

Then with my chakra, I can control it perfectly.

That chakra?

Whoa.

The more you struggle, the tighter I'll squeeze.

I don't know what you're carrying in there, but as long as I have a hold of

it makes no difference.

I could break your neck right now if I wanted to.

And I will unless you give up.

You wanna bet you wanna die?

You fool.

You're the one who's gonna die here.

I

think

he broke his neck.

What's the big deal?

What a fool.

Too bad he didn't surrender.

Oh well.

Now, it's my turn, so say goodbye.

This is just a puppet, and the real ninja was in there controlling it. He's

puppet master.

He controls it.

With chakra from his hair.

Enough!

I can't!

But if your bones are all crushed, just think how much more flexible you'll be.

That was close.

I almost stopped the match in the middle.

But it's a good thing I didn't.

Because his opponent is unable to continue, the winner is Konkudo.

Two against one is hitting below the belt, isn't it? I mean, is that thing

fair, Takashi -sensei?

It's not really two against one. It's a puppet, not another ninja.

Yeah, it's just the puppet master jutsu.

He's controlling the puppet with chakra.

It's a ninja tool, like a shuriken.

Everyone here wields their chakra perfectly, and I thought my chakra

would give me an edge over the others. So much for that idea.

Kuroji Rumble! The rival gets Therian!

You sure are jumpy, Sakura.

I know why.

I mean, even Sasuke collapsed.

And it's probably just because he's so great that that's all that happened.

Frankly, I don't even want to imagine what'll happen to you if you compete.

I think it's best if you quit, don't you?

pointless. That won't work on me.

If I made it through that, I can make it

through this, too.

I won't quit.

Not ever.

In fact, I can't wait.

let's continue.

It's time to begin the fourth battle.

Well, no matter who's picked, it'll be two weirdos. This contest is chock full

of them. Well, you're one to talk. Yeah, good point. Hey, give me a break.

This isn't a time for laughter.

I never thought I'd fight you.

Or at least I didn't think it would happen this soon.

But don't expect me to go easy on you.

Ino was a standout among the rookie female shinobi, so she has a good chance

win. But with Sakura as her opponent, can she bring herself to fight hard

to do it? Of all the people for Ino to go up against...

It would have to be Sakura. What a mess.

I know. I hope Eno will be okay.

Let's all hope.

So what's it gonna be, Eno?

Go, Sakura!

You can do it!

Don't lose!

Begin.

I just knew it.

Sakura's totally blowing Ino out of the water in this battle. What a fool.

What did you say to me?

You want to make something of it? Then go ahead, because you'll lose.

Who do you think you are?

That's it.

That's as good as Kanoichi can get at hand -to -hand combat?

What?

It's not because they're girls, you know, Neji.

Huh? It's just that those two are using kid gloves.

It doesn't matter if you're a man or woman in battle.

You're using Kid Club?

Kunoichi have a special role to play. They must learn not only ninjutsu, but

also a wide range of knowledge and refinement as women.

If you can't blend into enemy territory by adopting the customs of the women

there, you'll never be able to succeed as a spy.

In any event, today's class is flower arranging.

Now then, everyone, go into the fields and gather distinctive flowers.

Wow, what a glut!

I'm just not very good at this kind of stuff.

What about you?

That's not good considering you're named after a cherry blossom.

Okay, look, it's simple. I'll explain it, alright?

The first thing is...

main flower for your bouquet. Then you find other flowers that complement the

main one. You see, flowers have to highlight each other's beauty.

There's really nothing to it once you know all the tricks.

For example, look.

You see those cosmos flowers over there?

Well, if they were the main flowers in your arrangement, then the thorough

flowers you picked would complement them.

Cosmos flowers are also called autumn cherry blossoms, and they're the

flowers in the fall. Their name comes from an old word that means harmony.

They can harmonize with all the other flowers, and any autumn grass will go

perfectly with them in a flower arrangement.

So,

tell me, do I look as pretty as the cosmos flowers now? Come on, am I cute?

Sheesh, took you long enough to say it.

Well, you sure look like you're having a lot of fun, billboard brow.

You

know, you're

still nothing but a hopeless little girl, Sakura.

So don't go strutting around like you're hot stuff, got it?

empty that I mistook it for a vase and thought I'd better put flowers in there.

No!

It's aconite, a shinobi flower.

I guess it really isn't that poisonous, but still, you might want to spit those

out when you get a chance.

Hey, cute.

She's even good with her shirt again.

And her ninjutsu is awesome, too.

Compared to that, I'm nothing.

Hey, what's wrong?

You know, if you're a cosmos flower, then am I just a thoroughbore?

I don't think you're a flower at all, Sakura. You're still a bud waiting to

bloom.

Yeah, you're right.

Alright, listen up, Ino.

I'm not going to fight with you over Sasuke.

What did you say?

I'm not the weak, needy girl I used to be.

You're not even on my radar, and you're not Sasuke's type.

Eno. Pig.

Sakura, you'd better watch your step. Do you have any idea who you're mopping

off to?

Just don't press your luck with me, little billboard brow.

Did you hear that stuff? Sakura was so mean. That's out of line, isn't it? She

sure made Ino mad. I've never seen her look so scary.

Yes,

but there's more to it than that.

Sakura isn't the kind of person to do things like needlessly flaunt her own

power and callously hurt people.

But she also doesn't like having Ino take pity on her and pull her punches.

So I'm a bud that hasn't flowered, huh?

Sorry, what?

Why did you give me this ribbon?

What's it supposed to mean?

Well, actually... Let's just say that I thought it would be a

real big waste for you to wilt away as nothing but a bud.

I mean, how sad is it if flowers don't ever bloom?

For all we know, that little bud...

It

might become a flower even more beautiful than a cosmos.

Thank you, Eno.

We gotta finish our assignment.

Oh, okay.

What's wrong, Sakura?

Um, I got some dirt in my eye when I fell.

You're so clumsy.

Ino, all along I've tried to live my life by what you said to me so long ago.

I thought that if I tried hard enough, I could do it.

That I could become a beautiful flower instead of a bud, always waiting but

never blooming.

I set my sights on you because I wanted to be like you from the start.

You set an example for me that gave me a goal to strive toward.

And it's because of that that I made it as far as I did.

It's why I'm here today.

But now, I don't want you to hold back.

I surpass you.

But if I don't face your very best, then there's no point.

What in the world is going on?

What do you mean?

Why are those two getting so worked up just looking at each other?

He just can't see that he's exactly the same way when it comes to thought games.

Well, Naruto, rivalry is a tricky business.

Not that I would know.

Hmm?

Oh, hi there.

Oh, what else would I expect from my old rival, Kakashi?

Yet another glib, senseless statement.

Man, it burns me up when he acts so cold!

Guess what?

I got put on the same team as Sasuke.

So why are you telling me this now?

I won't lose to you. Not anymore, Ino.

Sounds like a good idea to me.

And no matter what happens, I won't lose to you either, Sakura, okay?

The ribbon!

I'm giving this back.

That's a gift. It's to hold your hair back.

I mean, that headband's really supposed to go on your forehead, right?

From here on, I'm no longer someone who's going to chase after you, Eno.

When this goes on my forehead, then that's when I'll become... I'll be a

shinobi.

That's a good plan.

Me too.

Until then.

I understand, Sakura.

We do this right.

No holding back.

A fair fight.

And I'm going to win!

Thank you.

Oh my god

The next blow will decide this battle!

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