The Queen of Masks [Sakura Haruno Story]

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Sakura's feet slid into place as she placed her hands in front of her, getting into her perfected stance. Tsunade did the same.

"Ready! Set!" The Queen raised her hand. "But wait!" She suddenly exclaimed. "It's unfair, since Miss Haruno has chakra weights on! Sakura, if you would take you weights off."

"Are you sure sensei?" Sakura asked with a slight bow. Getting a quick nod from her master, she pressed a button and twisted something, causing the heavy weights to fall to the ground with a thump.

"Ok, now you can... START!" The Queen brought her hand down in a sweeping action, as if starting a race.

At the signal, Sakura shot forwards at a speed that even Tsunade could barely see. Tsunade just blocked a punch when another was thrown her way. The two engaged themselves in a round of fast paced taijutsu, throwing strong kicks and punches at each other.

Finally getting tired of playing around, Tsunade began to channel chakra into her arms and legs, doubling their strength. Sakura didn't even flinch and kept on fighting, showing off her true physical strength.

This taijutsu battle lasted for the next half hour, and it left the terrain completely destroyed. Tsunade ended up wining the battle, but not without a few bruises.

For the rest of the day, Tsunade didn't even try to do any paperwork. She remained deep in thought. Never had she seen such raw strength, Sakura's power was on par to her own, and the only reason Tsunade had won the battle was because she had much more experience.

"What did you think?" Tsunade didn't even turn around before answering the Queen's question.

"She was amazing."