"Cotton candy?! Yes, like cotton candy." Sakura's eyes instantly grew unfocused. The image of cotton candy rose unbidden in her mind, and her steps slowed.
"Idiot!!!"
At that moment, Inner Sakura's consciousness immediately awakened, booming through her mind like thunder: Wake up! Haruno Sakura, wake the hell up! Don't let that woman Ino bewitch you! Do you hear me? Wake up!!!!
Sakura shook her head hard, her eyes clearing. She shouted, "Not a chance!"
Her hands rapidly formed hand seals. "Release!!!"
Whew~ You idiot, you finally woke up, Inner Sakura grumbled. Haruno Sakura was furious, too.
She had nearly been taken out in a single exchange.
"Chakra Scalpel!" Pale green chakra blades appeared on her two fingers, sharp as razors and glinting coldly.
She lunged at Ino and slashed.
"Bastard~"
"Oh, dear~ Sakura, the world is so beautiful. Why are you so angry?" Ino remained perfectly calm, nimbly dodging Sakura's attacks.
Die~ Die~ Inner Sakura screamed furiously. Sakura unleashed one attack after another. She was angry, too.
She and Ino were supposed to be sisters, united at heart.
Yet her sister was playing mind games with her.
Using dirty tricks.
"Hehe (ღ˘⌣˘ღ)~ Look, you're getting worked up again!!!" Ino chuckled, her voice carrying a peculiar rhythm. Her footwork was light, like a butterfly flitting among flowers.
"Heh~"
Every swipe of Sakura's Chakra Scalpel fell just short of Ino, who then leisurely slipped away.
Damn it~ Inner Sakura was furious.
Meanwhile, Ino spoke again, her voice low and slow this time, carrying a hypnotic effect. "Sob, sob, sob ≥﹏≤... Relax, Sakura. Your body is heavy, so tired. Why not stop and rest a little..."
Sakura's movements slowed again. Her arms grew heavy, and her Chakra Scalpel strikes became erratic. Seizing the opening, Ino suddenly closed in and drove her right fist