Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto.
Even the weak can change
Written by 10ShizukaYuukiMistress10
A/N: Hello my readers! :D I decided to write this story because SasHin is one of my favourite pairings – they're such a cute couple, ne? Well anyway, pls try to ignore the fact that I should probably be updating my other stories, and instead… I've started a new one…. Anyway, ENJOY! :D
Notice(s):
"Speech"
Thoughts
Chapter One: Moving forward
Hinata winced as she bit her thumb and smeared the blood across a summoning scroll.
"Summoning jutsu!"
With a puff of smoke, a hawk appeared in front of the Hyuuga Heiress and she draped a note to its leg.
"S-Send this to the Hokage please. I-I'm sure she should be able to understand why I must leave the village." With an obedient squawk, the bird shot into the sky and flew away.
She was ready.
"Hurry up Suigetsu!" Karin yelled impatiently. "Why are we always having to wait for you, you weakling! How many stupid water breaks could you possibly need!"
Suigetsu ignored his female teammate and continued to slurp the water skin nosily, enjoying the replenishing liquid.
Not liking the lack of attention, Karin stomped over to her precious Sasuke-kun who was leaning coolly against a tree, looking deep in thought. She was about to say something to him (more like demand that Suigetsu should be thrown out of the team) when he suddenly opened his dark eyes and spoke.
"Karin, why don't you be useful and check to see if you can sense any approaching chakra signatures?" Sasuke said impassively. Although it was more of a command than a suggestion.
He's so cool! Karin nodded eagerly and began to search for any nearby chakra signatures.
The other member of team Hebi, who hadn't yet spoken decided to voice his concern to their leader.
"Sasuke-sama, I know that our ultimate goal is to help you locate Uchiha Itachi and stop any interferences with your battle. But isn't he a member of the akatsuki? Don't you think that we'll need more ninjas… just in case we have to fight with other akatsuki members to get to him?"
"For now Jugo, all we need to worry about is finding as much information as we can that points to my brother's location. At the moment we don't have the time to waste recruiting new members. But if I see that it is necessary in the future, then I will find a new member when the time comes." Sasuke said as he walked over to Karin.
"Did you sense anything suspicious?"
She shook her head. "No. I couldn't detect any other chakra signatures other than our own. For now it is safe to assume that we are alone, but anyone masking their presence can't be detected by my sensory."
Suigetsu had finally finished drinking gallons of water and walked over to join them.
"Ah, I feel a lot more hydrated now."
"Ugh, who cares…" Karin scoffed. Suigetsu smirked. "Obviously you do, Karin. You flat-chested freak."
"No I do not! Shut up you – "
"Suigetsu. Stop irritating Karin. Karin. Stop falling for Suigetsu's bait so easily, and showing your emotions so openly."
Anything for you, Sasuke-kun!
"While we are still in the Sound village, let's try to gather up some information on the akatsuki's movements. Jugo, you take the northern part of the village. Suigetsu, you take the eastern part of the village. Karin, you take the southern part of the village. I'll take the western part of the village. Meet back here by sunrise."
With that, team Hebi dispersed.
Hinata had changed over the past three years. With Naruto's absence while he trained with one of the legendary sanin, Hinata had taken it into her hands to become stronger too. She no longer harboured feelings for the blonde jinchūriki. She realised that she had simply admired him deeply for inspiring her to follow in his footsteps and to never give up.
That is why I too must leave the village, and find someone powerful who can teach me, and help me to become stronger…
Hinata leapt through the trees and became further and further away from Konoha.
I will return to Konoha as a better kunoichi. I will be changed into a stronger heir who will make my father proud… and maybe even make Naruto proud too.
The corners of her mouth rose into a small smile. She wanted this so badly. She needed to prove to them that people could change.
Hinata stopped at a deserted clearing and realised that someone had recently been there.
"Byakugan!"
A/N:End of chapter! :D This was just an intro, so more will be happening in the next chapter! The story will be following closely to the Shippuden storyline, just to let you guys know! Tell me what you think, give suggestions, constructive critism etc…! Thanks for reading! :D
Yuuki