I'm going to miss these regular updates, think we've been a bit spoiled :P this is already such a long story with such deep character development and interaction a d it's not even finished O_o
the whole kiba thing is a prime example, the whole scene at the end had me almost tearing up, this story always goes the extra mile, rather than having kiba offering her freedom and her deciding to stay in a couple of scenes.
the kyuubi/kiyomi development and the ino thing and the still anko thing, so long and detailed. It's like you're determined to do it properly.
about you having a break, remember it's voluntary so you're under no obligation but what you decide yourself :) keep it fun.
looking forward to toka, is that a madeup character or perhaps from the anime? Not seen the anime for ages :P