I really like Sakura's thoughts on Tom in this chapter. how Tomu had never even thought to ask for help. He just took, and never counted the cost. could be seen as a subconscious comparison to Sasuke, who betrayed the village to get what he wanted (or I could be over reading it...). Her thoughts on how she never killed anyone before and how she wished she could have had a 'heat of the moment' justification is interesting too.

(and prays for a cold front as well. Too hot, unless you sit right in front of the air conditioner...)