The task had seemed so simple but she had soon discovered that it was far more delicate and taxing. While she hadn't expected instant mastery and control over the challenge presented to her, she had expected it to be somewhat easier given her strengths in chakra control already. Sakura was given another dose of reality in a way. Learning the Water Dragon Jutsu wasn't easy and it took a lot of repetition in order to get any progress started. She supposed that would be Kakashi's main objective when it came to new jutsu to learn. It was a tiring road but she knew she needed to continue to buckle down and not get deterred so easily. 

When she had inquired as to where they were in regards to their mission and targeted progress, he moved his head and informed her that they were doing rather well. Sakura held back the urge to make a witty comment as he then gestured to a small body of water. He said he wanted to go there and do some more training since they were ahead of schedule. Part of herwas  tired and wanted to protest but the more stubborn part of her wanted to go ahead and get moving right away. The pair began to eat either way and Sakura focused on gathering her strength so that she'd be useful when they arrived at the lake he mentioned. As the girl tried to pace herself, Kakashi Sensei began to talk about their target, Taro.

The news that his kekki genkai could absorb moisture wasn't good for her, not when she was training with water.

Sakura found herself feeling considerably disadvantaged, even more so when she considered his rank was much higher than hers. Before she could begin to doubt herself, Kakashi then brought up Zabuza and how that encounter could be similar to the one they were about to have with Taro. This only made her feel more uncertain about her tagging along. She wanted to help, not just Kakashi but also those lost kids who were likely scared out of their minds. The shinobi then said that if things got out of hand and he told her go, that she would need to do as he asked. She wanted to quickly say of course she'd listen to him and do that but she also knew in the moment, she would feel conflicted and leaving him behind wouldn't be an attractive option to her.

[b]"I...I understand."[/b] Sakura finally said as she looked up from her meal, knowing he was very serious and that it was a possibility. The mission was a serious one, even if they were training and tossing jokes each other's way. Sakura knew she would need to be able to do something when Taro made it impossible for her to use water jutsu without him messing it up. [b]"I'd also like to make sure I can deal with hand to hand combat and weaponry. If my water jutsu becomes useless, I need to be able to keep fighting anyway."[/b] Sakura told him as she finished up her bento and packed it back away so she could bring the container back home to her mother. She got to her feet and let out a heavy sigh, trying to collect her thoughts the same why she had collected her chakra in her finger.

[b]"I'm ready to go."[/b] She said and took his bento box and put it away before she slung her backpack over her shoulder.

There wasn't anymore doubt or sarcasm, only determination to see the mission through.