Hey y'all! So this is my very first story, and I sat on it for quite a while because I wasn't sure if I wanted to post it or not. I have so many great ideas for this story, and the reason that I published it was so that I could discipline myself and actually finish it. I am so used to starting things and not finishing it and I want to break out of that habit, especially before I go to college. Being that my goal is to complete this story, I ask you to not be shy, and get on a bih if needed to, when I haven't updated in a while. I'm always on my laptop, so I'll see it sooner or later. I welcome all reviews and criticism, without it I won't grow. So don't be scared to tell me if I misspelled a word, (which I doubt cause I got spellcheck on lock, lmao) or if my grammar is horrible. Also, I'd love if you give me some ideas or pointers for how you'd think the story should go. I have a real wild imagination, so I usually picture how I want the story or chapter to go before I write it. But that doesn't mean that it will always make sense. So after saying all of that, (I'm a gemini so ya know we love to talk, or type...whatever) I'll leave you to my humble story. I really hope you like it. If not, I'll live.
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto. I wish I did. Then I'd be rich and wouldn't have to endure another four years of school!
Chapter One - Epiphany
She was always overlooked. Thought of as weak. Doubted, sneered at, and ashamed of, by the people she loved. Maybe that's why she decided to do it. Become stronger. She found it ironic how her father wanted her to be this super strong and powerful heiress, yet never took the time needed to actually assure she'd be. Hyugas were graceful, traditional, gentle, (yeah right) yet lacked the patience necessary to watch a child overtime transition to a strong kunoichi. Eight was too old in their mind, to not already exhibit these talents that they so much as yearned for. So, eight-year-old Hinata was abandoned, and tossed aside. Because of her shy, kind, unthreatening nature, she was of no use for the Hyuga. She would not be the tool that they needed to control as the future heiress.
However, no matter how bad they wanted to strip Hinata of her title, and pass it down to her much more, 'powerful' and cavalier, younger sister, the Hyuga's were just too traditional for that. Thus, their plan, wait until Hinata is genin and starts taking missions, where they will organize a "kidnapping," and will be forced to assume her death and make Hanabi the heiress. While Hinata was a "pushover", her caring nature for everyone makes it harder to mold and control as their ruthless and greed-stricken tool. Hanabi, however bold, strives off of ego and attention and was most of all obedient to all orders. She was perfect! Willing to fight for what she and the council wanted. They knew it would work, and would make sure of it.
Little did they know, Hinata had her own plan. She was no more willing to be seen as useless. No more would she hold back during a spar, or an opinion to her elders, in this case, the Hyuga. She would still be the kind, caring Hinata. However, she realized, in order to protect her most precious people, and her home, she must be powerful, and more assertive. She must speak her mind, yet let her skills be the deciding factor. No more will she be overlooked, weak, doubted and ashamed of. She will be respected, strong, depended on and honored. Hinata Hyuga was going to be Hokage. She would be able to fix the Hyuga clan, protect all of Konoha, and prove to herself, that she is capable.
She knew that she'd need a great deal of help though. She planned on reading on the Byakugan and learning all of its abilities and training vigorously to perfect her family's dojutsu, and style of fighting. Then she was going to seek help from some of Konoha's best shinobi; Hatake Kakashi, and the Third Hokage. She thought this would be a great start. She heard about the great copy nin, Kakashi, the son of the great White Fang. He copied over hundreds of jutsus, thanks to his Sharingan, and was an Anbu at only 13. He was strong, and though he intimidated her a little, (he sent every genin he was assigned to back to the academy!) she knew he was a vital piece in her goal, and she was going to prove to him she was worthy of his help. Before this however, she was going to seek out the Third. He was kind, and wise, and not to forget powerful, and she needed his help.
Getting up from her place in the grass of the Hyuga gardens, she began to walk towards the main entrance of the compound. Walking with her head held high, and fire in her eyes, something that just wasn't Hinata. Ko, one of her bodyguards sensed something was wrong. Yet, he was pleasantly intrigued at this 'new' Hinata, that he'd always hoped she'd become.
"Hinata-sama." He said, catching up to her.
Hearing her name, she turned around and looked at her bodyguard Ko. Wearing his usual shinobi uniform of navy blue shirt and pants, and green vest, he stared down at her curiously. Realizing his curiosity stemmed from her new determinative aura, she realized this was her first test. Would she fail at her newfound willpower, and avert her gaze and stammer her reply? No. She will look him in the eyes, hers reflecting confidence, and speak in an audible and steady tone, discerning that she believed what she was saying.
"Hai, Ko-san." She said staring into his lavender orbs.
To say he was shocked was an understatement. Never in the eight years of which he watched over Hinata did he see so much purpose and moxie in her eyes. Nor the confidence in her voice, which she usually lacked, and almost always sounded unsure. He was proud to say the least, and hope that this was no phase, but something he and all of Konoha will have to get used to. Especially the Hyuga clan. Smiling down at her, he asked, "Where are you headed?"
"To see Hokage-sama." She said.
"Would you allow me to accompany you, Hinata-sama?"
"Sure, though I'd like to speak to him, privately, Ko-san."
His shock now being smacked onto to his face, then as quickly and it came, was replaced with indifference and a twinkle of humor, (schooling one's emotion was a talent that most Hyuga's possessed) he replied, "yes, now let's get going."
Both now facing the gates of the Hyuga entrance, they walk with a purpose and new beginning. Ko's purpose being, finding out just what struck this change in Hinata, and how to show his appreciation.
When they arrived at the Hokage Tower, Hinata turned to Ko and smiled. "Thank you, Ko-san, you can wait for me down here."
"Hai hinata-sama. I'll be waiting when you're done."
Smiling once more and bowing her head, she walked into the Hokage tower with resolution, and walked in as a new person.
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Genma, bored out of his mind, twirled the senbon in his mouth to pass the time of yet another boring shift guarding the Hokage, when the strangest thing happened. A Hyuga girl, no older than eight—began walking towards him, by herself. As he got a better look, he realized that it was none other than the heiress herself, and she looked like she meant business. He didn't know if it was the lack of entertainment going on or what, but he was definitely intrigued.
"Excuse me sir." The blunette said, getting him out of his reverie. "I'd like to speak to Hokage-sama."
Genma bent down on one knee to be eye level to the young heiress, 'yeah she definitely meant business' he thought. "What is it that you want with Hokage-sama, kiddo?" He asked ruffling her midnight blue locks.
"It's…personal. But it's also very important."
"Hm, okay, stay right here and wait. I'll let him know he has a visitor…"
"Hinata. Hinata Hyuga."
"Yes Hinata-chan. Stay right here."
Genma proceeded to the Hokage's door and knocked twice, waiting for the third to allow him entrance. After hearing a cough, no doubt from Hokage-sama releasing his pipe from his mouth, he heard a raspy, "Enter" and walked into the third's office.
Genma bowed and muttered a "Hokage-sama."
"Ah, Genma is something wrong? Is Naruto causing trouble again? I swear I don't know what I'm going to do what that boy." Sarutobi said, thinking about just what kind of prank the blonde boy pulled this time.
"Actually no, Hokage-sama. It has to do with the heiress of the Hyuga clan. She would like to speak with you, said it was private but important." Genma answered swishing the senbon around his mouth as he spoke.
"Hinata-chan?"
"Hai."
'Hmm' he thought putting his pipe in his mouth and puffin out smoke before he said, "Well we don't want to leave little Hinata-chan waiting, do we? Allow her in."
"Hai, Hokage-sama," was his reply before turning to open the door and allow Hinata in and then exiting out himself to return to his normal position outside of the office.
When Hinata entered, any nervousness she might've been feeling all vanished, once she saw the genuine smile of the third, upon her entrance. After she bowed, the third caught her eyes and said, "Hinata-chan, how are you, long time no see."
"I am fine Hokage-sama, and you?"
A bit taken aback at her non-stutter and hesitance, and undoubtedly confidence before smiling once more at the future of Konoha, he replied, "I am as fine as an old man like me can be, Hinata-chan. Now what was this private, yet important matter that you had to discuss with me?" Looking straight into the eyes of the young soon-to-be kunoichi in front of him, and feeling a sense of familiarity and pride at that will of fire in her eyes, he waited for her anxious and astonishing reply.
"I want to become stronger, Hokage-sama. My dream is to protect all of Konoha and change my clan for the better. I plan on achieving this by becoming Hokage. However, I know that you must be physically, mentally and emotionally powerful in order to have such a responsibility. That is why I come to you to ask for your help in my journey. Because I-I lacked confidence, I allowed myself to be weak, and I no longer want to be that person anymore. I want to prove to everyone, and most of all myself, that I am strong. Strong enough that a whole village of people will depend on me to protect them. I ask you for your help, however with or without it, I will still achieve my dreams, because I will never give up. That's my ninja way."
Now Hiruzen has lived a long, very long life. He's seen many things, including two great shinobi wars, so not much has surprised him. However, this all changed a few seconds ago after hearing little Hinata's monologue. He was flabbergasted at this little eight-year-old girl, staring at him with so much passion in her eyes that he couldn't help the large, genuine smile spread across his face. How could he deny Konoha's future of her fervent, unyielding request? No, he wouldn't, he was going to assure that her dream came true. Chuckling to himself, 'looks like you've got competition, Naruto.'