Ino and Yugito Nii Meet! Complicated Feelings

The border coastline of the Land of Lightning.

The location where the First Combat Division clashed with Akatsuki's White Zetsu army and Impure World Reincarnation individuals.

The battle had been going on for almost a day, and the Allied Forces Ninjas, having used every trick in the book, had finally managed to halt the advance of the White Zetsu army.

However, due to the unique nature of the White Zetsu army and the Impure World Reincarnation Ninjas, a considerable portion of the enemy's elite forces remained undefeated...

Behind the battlefield, a makeshift hospital was set up with several simple tents. Ninjas were constantly being carried in and out. Next to the makeshift hospital were countless dead Ninjas covered with white sheets...

Ino Yamanaka Clan's Mind Body Switch Technique and could have been quite effective in a combat team, but due to a shortage of medical-nin, and being Tsunade's apprentice, she had no choice but to lead the medical team alongside Shizune...

Now, with Shizune and other medical-nin being reassigned to the Land of Iron, she has taken on the role of medical-nin squad leader on the battlefield in the Land of Lightning.

At this moment, Ino, wearing a white coat and a mask, was extremely busy in the operating room.

Just as one Ninja's eye was healed, another Ninja with a broken leg was carried in from outside...

Sakura Haruno, who was assisting Ino, couldn't help but say, "There are so many wounded and cruel Ninja. Our medical team of less than fifty people simply can't take care of them all. What are we going to do... T_T"

Ino sighed upon hearing this, "Alas, it's wartime now, and we're short-handed. We can only prioritize treating the seriously wounded... It's my fault for being so limited. If only I had the extraordinary abilities of Shinki..."

Sakura Haruno comforted her, "Don't overthink it. Not everyone has the talent of Shinki. All we can do is try our best to save as many people as possible..."

As the two were talking, the injured woman lying on the hospital bed suddenly looked surprised. "You two... know Shinki??"

While treating the Ninja's injuries, Ino said, "Yes, we... we're classmates with him..."

Upon hearing this, the Ninja became excited. "So you're Shinki's classmate! (๑╹ヮ╹๑)ﾉ"

"I am Kumogakure Yugito Nii. Could you please pass on a message to Shinki for me, saying that I really like him!! (´つヮ⊂︎)"

Upon hearing this, Ino trembled involuntarily, almost dropping her scalpel! (´°Δ°`)

"You and Shinki, you two..."

"I was once the Jinchūriki the Two-Tails, and he saved me many times!" Yugito Nii replied.

"Although I'm a little older than him... but relationships between older women and younger men are very common, right? ( ▿ )"

Although Yugito Nii blushed as she spoke, she continued with unusual determination, "Besides, it's wartime now. If we don't say these things now, it might be too late. (ˊ˘ˋ)"

Ino nodded blankly, forcing a smile that looked more like a grimace, "You... what you said makes... sense."

Night.

After a long day of work, having saved countless wounded soldiers, Ino lay weakly inside the tent, staring blankly at the tent ceiling.

She had known for a long time that Shinki, as a prodigy and a rising star in the Shinobi World, would be admired by countless people.

She thought she was mentally prepared, but when she met another suitor from Shinki, she still couldn't help but feel heartbroken! ꒦ິ^꒦ິ

At that moment, Sakura lifted Ino's tent flap, sat down on Ino's bedside, and softly asked, "What are you thinking about?"

"It's nothing," Ino replied casually.

Sakura Haruno said, "We grew up together. Although we had some unpleasant times, I can still guess what you're thinking. (•̀⌄•́)"

Are you worried about your future and that of Shinki?

Upon hearing this, Ino quickly turned her head and looked at Sakura seriously. "Sakura, do you really think I have a future with Shinki?"

Sakura shook her head. "How would I know about something like that?"

"But at least you'll be able to see the Shinki and hear news about Shinki."

"Unlike me, Sasuke hasn't shown up for a long time. _"

As she spoke, Sakura felt a pang of sadness.

"I don't even know if he's still alive. (｡•́•̀｡)"

Ino continued, "So, do you still like him?"

Without hesitation, Sakura replied, "Yes, no matter what the future holds, at least for now, Sakura Haruno is still waiting for Sasuke to return..."

Ino smiled, "Thank you for talking to me."

Sakura didn't say anything more, just waved and left.

The night was as still as water.

After a while, a strange male Ninja's voice rang out from outside Ino's tent. "Excuse me, does Ino- chan live inside?"

Ino replied, "What is it? Come in and tell me."

A few seconds later, the tent flap was lifted, and a Cloud Village ninja with bandages wrapped around his head appeared in front of Ino.

Seeing that the Ninja was wounded, Ino asked, "What's wrong? Is your wound starting to hurt?"

"No." The Cloud Village ninja shook his head, then gently pulled a letter from his pocket. "I'm here to deliver something to you. (๑❛ᴗ❛๑)"

Ino asked in confusion, "What could possibly need to be delivered so late at night? (´`;)?"

The Cloud Village ninja blushed instantly and stammered, "I... this... actually, this is a love letter! (´つヮ⊂︎)"

The slow- Ino hadn't quite grasped it yet. "A love letter? You want me to pass it on? Tell me, who in the medical team do you want it for?"

"No, no!" The Ninja waved his hands repeatedly, lowering his head shyly as he continued, "This letter is for you..."

"Thanks to your meticulous care these past few days, my injury is healing very quickly."

"Ino, you look so beautiful when you heal and save lives, so I want you to be my..."

Realizing the Ninja's purpose, Ino interrupted him before he could finish speaking, saying, "I'm sorry."

I have no such intention.

The male Ninja panicked. "Why? Am I not good enough?"

"I'm twenty-two this year, a Jonin from Kumogakure, and... and I'm pretty handsome, right..."

Ino laughed, "It's not a matter of whether he's handsome or not, it's just that I already have someone I like...^_^"

"Well... alright then." Hearing Ino's reason, the man stopped pressing the matter and asked, "May I ask who you like?"

"I didn't mean anything by it, I was just curious. The man who could win the heart of the outstanding Ino must be an amazing man!"

Ino nodded. "Yes, that's amazing! ( ˝ᗢ̈˝ )"

"But I can't tell you his name."

All I can say is that he's confident, determined, and kind... just a little slow on the uptake. •́‸ก

"Oh, I see. Then I won't bother you any longer..."

The Cloud Village ninja said no more and went outside to cry.

Inside the tent.

Ino maintained her smile, "Shinki, I will always, always love you! ≧∇≦"

In Konoha.

Achoo! Achoo! Achoo!

Just as Shinki was about to take Kisame away, he suddenly sneezed several times in a row!

After finally stopping, he murmured, "Who misses me so deeply? (ಠ.̫.̫ ಠ)"