## Konoha ##
On Konoha's bustling streets, three girls strolled leisurely, shopping bags in hand.
"This is so much fun," Ino said.
Sakura replied:
"Yeah, we haven't really hung out together since the Chunin Exams. Sasuke and Inuzuka are both busy today, so I'm glad we got this chance."
Tenten sighed:
"Our class is full of weirdos. Might Guy-sensei and Lee are always shouting about the 'flames of youth.' I honestly think they could pass for father and son. At least there's Neji."
"Neji, huh?" Ino teased.
Tenten blushed and stammered:
"W-what... what?"
Sakura joined in on the teasing:
"You like Neji. Admit it!"
Tenten crossed her arms and said quietly:
"Fine... I like him."
Ino said excitedly:
"And?"
Tenten explained:
"Um... he's really cute and strong. I've liked him since we started at the Academy, but he was always so cold. Still, he's gotten much better since the Chunin Exams. I don't know... I just want to be with him."
Then Ino said:
"I never expected Naruto and Hinata to get together."
Sakura nodded.
"They hid their relationship. Him constantly pestering me about going on dates and all that was just a lie." She sighed after saying that.
Ino asked in disbelief:
"Don't tell me you're going to chase after Naruto now?"
Sakura immediately said:
"No... I'm loyal to my Sasuke."
"I still can't believe Naruto has the bloodline of the two strongest clans in the world." Ino shook her head. "And now his grandmother has been appointed the Fifth Hokage."
"Grandmother?" Tenten asked.
"You didn't know?" Ino asked in surprise. Tenten shook her head.
"He's Tsunade Senju's grandson," Ino explained, and Tenten squealed.
"Really?" Stars sparkled in Tenten's eyes.
"Uh... yeah. What's the big deal?"
Tenten scratched her head sheepishly:
"It's just... Lady Tsunade is my idol. I