[ It takes a heck of a lot of willpower to back down from her stance, but she's never had a strong back when it comes to opposing authority figures.

(Tsunade is another story entirely. She needed Sakura to treat her that way at times okay?)

Slinking into a slump, she nods her head weakly. ]

I will. Everyone is spread out, but they're still traveling together with someone from back home. [ Everyone but Sasuke, huh? ] Right? Naruto is with his parents and Shino... Ugh--I really hope people are traveling together. It'd be irresponsible otherwise!