Several years later and the day for being put on genin teams was here.
A now 12 year old Ino left her family’s flower shop, now wearing a purple crop blouse with a matching skirt with bandages wrapped around her midriff and her upper thighs, and was on her way to the academy. Her blond hair was tied in a ponytail going past her shoulders
As she walked down the street, now donning her konoha headband around her waist like a belt, she suddenly felt 2 fingers poke her sides, making her giggle and squeak.
“Hey Ino-pig~” a familiar teasing voice greeted her
Turning around was her childhood friend and love rival for Sasuke, Sakura. The pink hair girl now wore a red qipao dress with dark green bike shorts under it. Her hair was also longer reaching past her shoulders which was being held in place by her konoha headband
“Billboard brow~” she teased back giving Sakura’s ribs a few scribbles making her curl up a bit while giggling. “Heh, still weak there.”
“Like you can talk.” Sakura rolled her eyes fondly before hugging the blond who hugged her back
“So, any idea who you’ll be on a team with?” Sakura asked as the two walked to the academy
“I’m hoping it’s with Sasuke. But knowing my family and my luck, I’m likely with Shikamaru and Choji.” Ino sighed. “You?”
“I hope it’s sasuke. But otherwise, I don’t know.” Sakura said
“I’m surprised you passed that tickle test yesterday for graduation. I heard you crying in there~” Ino teased
“And I heard you snorting like a pig~” Sakura retorted playfully. “Is that why you’re wearing the bandages?”
“More or less. I wanted to try it but it does help protect my belly a bit.” Ino said
Sakura smirked before poking Ino’s sides and armpits making her squeal and giggle
“Guess it doesn’t protect here. I went with this dress for upper body protection.” Sakura said with her hands on her hips smugly
“Oh really?” Ino raised a brow before getting Sakura’s armpits, making the pinkette yelp. “Protection huh?”
“Why you!” Sakura yelled before chasing after a laughing Ino with Sakura unable to help a smile
*Later*
The two girls soon walked out the academy but looking a bit sullen.
Ino was right. She was paired with Shikamaru and Choji.
Sakura was placed with Sasuke which had her elated but…that elation was replaced with dread when she was also placed with Naruto.
“So you’re with the best and the worse.” Ino said
“And you’re with the fat and lazy.” Sakura pointed out. “At least I’m with Sasuke. Once he sees how ticklish I am and hear my laughter, he’ll fall for me no problem.”
“Oh please. If he saw my ticklishness and heard my laugh, he’d beg me to go out with him.” Ino retorted playfully as the two friends playfully glared at each other
“Anyway, I got to meet up with the others to meet my sensei. See ya.” Ino waved before running off, leaving Sakura to go meet up with Naruto and Sasuke
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