The next day, training grounds
The next day, the new Team 7 were at the training grounds again. As Takeshi had already shown his talents, he had suggested that Naruto show them how much he had learned over the last two years, by fighting Sakura. As a result, Takeshi had left his sword at home, and was now watching a pretty intense fight. Currently, both Naruto and Sakura had decided to stop, as they were both worn out.
"Man, when did you get so tough, Sakura?" Naruto asked, panting.
"Come on, Naruto, I've been training with Tsunade for two years! You shouldn't be surprised." Sakura retorted. Takeshi laughed.
"Better be careful, Naruto! Keep ticking her off and you might end up dead." he shouted, walking over. He held out a hand, which Naruto took, before pulling him upright.
"Well, at least you have gotten better. Looks like all that training wasn't a complete waste." Sakura told him.
"Why don't we get something to eat, I'm starving." Takeshi asked. The other two agreed, and the group headed into the village. Just as they arrived outside Ichiraku's, someone called out to them.
"Takeshi!" said a voice. Takeshi didn't even have time to turn around, before Ino tackled him from behind, causing both of them to fall to the ground.
"Ino! A little warning might be nice." he told her, as they both got back up. As they did, Ino saw Sakura staring.
"What?" she asked.
"Since when are you so hyper?" Sakura asked. Ino giggled.
"If you must know, I have a date tonight." Ino announced. Sakura couldn't believe her ears.
"What?! With who?" she yelled.
"Takeshi, now calm down." she replied, linking her hand with Takeshi's, who blushed, rubbing the back of his head.
"Hmph, well I have to say I'm surprised. I never thought anyone could put up with your attitude." Sakura remarked.
"You're just jealous 'cause you don't have a guy like Takeshi." Ino replied. "Come on, Takeshi, you can have lunch with me." she told him.
"Sounds good. Later, guys." Takeshi replied, then he and Ino headed off, leaving a fuming Sakura and a laughing Naruto.