It's been six years since the war of the Shinobi, many have lost lives doing so and many were called heroes. The newer generations were still being taught at Konoha academy, though it was rebuilt afterwards to ensure security. Homes were also reconstructed for larger capacities of a new war too. The 11 heroes were soon separating as they got older and met new people or even surprised their lovers. For many, Nenji and Tenten were married two years ago, Lee was now teaching a successful school of Taijutsu, Sasuke came back but served a year of commitment, Sakura became a great medical ninja, Ino opened her own flower shop as well as teaching young girls how to attract. Choji became a great cook for the new restaurant that opened just down the block from Ichiraku's Ramen Shop, Shikamaru became Jounin as well as getting his first team, Kiba is in training with Akamaru to become stronger, and Shino is now an assistant for Sakura due to his great abilities for finding newer medicines. For Hinata, she's becoming a new member of the Uzumaki family soon in a few months...
"Naruto..." She whispered silently, her breath soft and stable. The byakugan was useful during this time, her techniques were more advanced and she saw the other chakra flow was slowly forming. The sight of her image pleased her as she unzipped her jacket below her belly; in a years' time, the creature that feeds on her will now expand into her seed. As she rubbed her belly, the only thing that she could think about was, would Naruto be able to take care of her and his unborn child?
She rushed the zipper over her chest just as shy as the door opened to a smiling Sakura.
"The Hokage wants to see you."
She held the smile on her lips peculiarly, almost like a reflection of Sai's "smile". Before she managed to slip a word out, Sakura closed the door impatiently and left for her own missions.
"Wish me luck Naruto..." the words came out flat, the slight glance of her image blurred as she skimmed away.
At the Office...
The village was slowly in process of being repaired, rising from their war from their other rivaling neighbors. For the last few months, Konoha has been under construction which explained why there were walls of streets peeling, fading, and the dim chance of being in war again. None wanted to believe it, but Lady Tsunade had drafted their top ninjas under instructions to protect their village. The ANBU squads were also seen frequently on the village grounds, and for the worst, Naruto was one of the top ninja…
Her body stopped shy of the door, she remembered when she was only a small Genin; her group consisting of her old sensei Kurenai Yūhi, Kiba Inuzuka, Akamaru, Shino Amburame, and herself, Hinata Hyūga.
She glanced back briefly before entering to find Lady Tsunade's back facing her and eyes lingering off to the working villagers outside.
"So you made it" She crossed her arms across her chest, her body still not facing Hinata.
She stayed still, not responding, only listening as she gripped onto a necklace Naruto had given her on their anniversary; silver chains entwining a locket, just not any, Naruto made it.
"I'm assuming you've already heard." She paused to gaze at the floor. "Konoha is going to be attacked again, and by the looks of it, we need reinforcement and security." Her voice grew a pitch harsher, "And that's why I need you Hyūga." She turned around to lock eyes with her. "You'll be assigned on a mission along with your childhood team. Since your team was qualified to cooperate clean and Guy's team separated so you're my only option." She cocked a brow, "I'm assuming you'll be able to find Kiba, Akamaru, and Shino near the gate."
She gripped harder onto the locket as she heard their names. She hasn't seen Kiba or Shino roughly two years since her first date with Naruto after a rough day of practicing their courage to admit their love. Soon they began to date but after a month or two, their little secret grew into a gossip spot for Ino and Sakura.
Tsunade walked over to Hinata and stopped just shy of her, she took a dilapidated folder, "Here, everything you'll need is in this folder." She bit her bottom lip glancing away ever so slightly, "Oh, and keep an eye for anything suspicious."
"I'll do my best" She responded, the meager hesitance reflecting off her. Just as Hinata was close to leaving, the words of Lady Tsunade were recorded perfectly on her mind,
"Take care of yourself…"