Thought it was You Shikamaru. (Shikaino Shikamaru x ino)

Chapter 32: Finding Comfort

Ino walked through the streets of Konoha, feeling the weight of worry settle on her shoulders like a heavy cloak. The air was thick with unease, and her heart ached for her friends. She needed comfort, a reminder that she wasn't alone in this chaos. Gathering her resolve, she made her way to the place where she knew she would find her friends: the ramen shop.

When she entered, the familiar smell of noodles greeted her, but the usual lively atmosphere was muted. Sakura sat at the counter, her head in her hands, shoulders trembling. Hinata and Tenten were beside her, their faces etched with concern.

"Ino!" Tenten exclaimed, standing to greet her. "We were just talking about you!"

Ino took a seat next to them, glancing at Sakura, who looked up with tear-stained cheeks. "Sakura, are you okay?"

"No," Sakura whispered, her voice thick with emotion. "I just... I can't believe Sasuke would do this. I tried to talk to him, to make him understand, but he just... thanked me for everything and left. I woke up on a bench, and he was gone."

Ino's heart sank. She reached for Sakura's hand, squeezing it gently. "You did everything you could. You were there for him when it mattered most."

"Yeah, but it wasn't enough," Sakura replied, her voice cracking. "He was my teammate, my friend... How could he just abandon us like this?"

Hinata, usually shy, spoke up softly. "Sasuke must have felt so lost. I'm sure he didn't want to hurt any of us."

Tenten nodded in agreement. "But that doesn't make it easier. We need to support each other through this."

Ino looked around at her friends, feeling a swell of gratitude. "I'm so glad you're all here. I was worried about Shikamaru and Choji too. They're out there, trying to bring him back, and I can't shake this feeling of dread."

"We're all worried," Tenten said. "But we need to stay strong for them. They're counting on us."

Sakura wiped her eyes and took a deep breath. "You're right. I need to be strong, not just for Sasuke, but for our team. We can't let this tear us apart."

Ino felt a warmth spread through her as she listened to her friends. They were all hurting, but they were still fighting. "Let's make a promise to support each other no matter what happens. We'll get through this together."