SOME THINGS YOU HAVE TO KNOW FIRST:

yo no own-o naruto...yeah. I hope you all can figure that out. i really don't make ANY muulah/ cashola/ benjamin's/ dough/ greenbacks/ MONEY off this either. but I'm sure we could work something out...

Family terminology: FOR EVERYONE WHO WRITES, PLEASE USE THIS!!! THEY ARE 100 PERCENT CORRECT!! (I go to Japanese school every saturday!)

Otou-san- father

Okaa-san- mother

Onii-chan- brother

Onee-chan- sister

Oba-san- aunt

Oji-san- uncle

Obaa-san- grandma

Ojii-san- grandpa

(note: the suffixes can be changed reglarly, with -san, -sama, -chan etc... and the 'O' in front can be taken off. like the difference between 'mother' and 'mom')

So, ON WITH THE SHOW!!!

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Shenanigans -- Chapter ONE:

Hina-chan's Day Off

"Okay, Okay. But this would the first real time i'd leave her alone since she learned how to walk!"

"Exactly! It's been over five years!"

"But what if someone...or thing tries to.." her voice fell. She paused as she remembered that assassins, demon or otherwise, for whom they were on constant watch. "...and no one is watching her? Or no one notices?"

"Hinata-chan. I am going to be right here. A little busy, but right here. And besides, there are ninja coming in and out 24-7. Why on earth wouldn't ONE of them notice?"

"I guess, but..." She tried to think of another excuse. A good reason not to be separated from her child. "What if she wanders off again? Rounin is gone for a week! No one will be here to bring her back. Or even find her!"

He rebutted. "Once again. I will be in the. other. room. I can't believe you don't even trust me with my own child!"

"It's not that I don't trust you Naruto-kun," She clarified. "But you said it yourself. You'll be very

busy! There will be four diplomats coming tomorrow, and you know she needs constant supervi-"

Suddenly, the quarrel was interrupted by a loud boom, as a now not-so-youthful, but still very spandex clad jounin we all know and love flew through the doors. He landed in his classic 'nice guy' pose, which now looked, dare I say, even creepier combined with his slightly aged appearance. Yes, just another disturbing dynamic entry. A 'ping' came from somewhere. Or nowhere.

"Salutations, Hokage-sama, Hinata-sama!" Shouted Gai with a triumphant smile. "I couldn't help overhearing your predicament whilst I had my ear pressed against these very doors,"

He gestured to the heavy wooden doors which were now precariously perched and squeaking on their hinges. Naruto and Hinata were both very disturbed by the fact that he was eavesdropping, but cut him some slack, because everyone knew that HE was really the disturbed one. And he really didn't have anything to do since Ten-Ten and Lee (meaning Ten-Ten) banned him from their house, in fear of corrupting 8 year old (we really have to think of a name) any further than he already was. Back to the story.

"And It would be my duty- nay, my OBLIGATION as an elite jounin of Konoha to protect and serve Suzu-himesama for tomorrow while Hinata-sama goes to the Tanzaku Town (that is the name of the town they went to with tsunade, right?) hot-springs for a 'girls day' with Sakura-san and Ino-san."

There was a strange pause in the room. Uncomfortable for Naruto and Hinata, but just another conversation for Gai. He was used to it. It was Naruto's turn to save the day again.

"Um, Gai, if you would be so kind, can you step out for a minute while Hinata-chan and I think about your very generous offer?"

Gai still held his previous expression as he spoke. "Of course! A decision of such youthful importance shouldn't be rushed!" He stepped to the door. "I'll be right outside to hear your decision, Hokage-sama!" He let the pummeled doors click closed as he left the room.

Naruto looked at Hinata sheepishly. "So you're really just concerned about the diplomats I hope, right?"

She returned his pitiful look with a: please-you-know-better-than-that look. Which evened it out. "You remember what happened last time Suzu decided to play when there were diplomats around."

He inwardly winced. He recalled vague images that had something to do with spiked tea, flaming appendages, MISPLACED medical chemicals, (why on earth sakura oba-san has these things unlocked while baby-sitting is beyond me) words along the lines of "Look! I made tea! Now I can play tea-party, too!" then there always comes the, "Aww, how cute!" Biggest mistake right there. The events that had transpired next were all but a blur to Naruto. He had long since blocked out the trauma, but he knew it ended with some very disgruntled and disturbed daimos. (yay alliteration!) Albeit a bit traumatized, their meeting was successful, and he knew it really wasn't Suzu's fault. She was just curious. obnoxiously curious. Yes, obnoxious was the word. Naruto sighed. She was absolutely right. Suzu needed supervision.

"You're right. But, Gai? We all know he means well, and he could use preoccupation," Yes, Naruto can use and comprehend big words now! Aren't we all proud of him? "But I really don't think he is the... best sitter for Suzu. Can't we just ask Haru again? She's a damn miracle worker when it comes to Suzu."

Hinata put a semi-pleading look on her face. "She's already watched her almost 3 times every week while I work with my students, and I couldn't bear asking her again. You know she can't decline, and Sasuke has been trying to work with her on her techniques and you wouldn't want to upset him by taking her away, right?"

Naruto digressed. He knew how Sasuke had wanted to teach his daughter for a while. He sighed. "Right.."

"And you know that Gai will take excellent care of Suzu." she continued. "He won't let her out of his sight, and he'll keep her out of trouble. So I'm going to tell him yes."

It seems he was beat. "You're right. Gai's our best option. I never should've doubted you Hinata-chan. I'm sorry."

Hinata smiled. "That's better."

She reached up and gave him a small kiss as she left the room to tell Gai their decision. after a few seconds, he recognized Gai's voice and vaguely made out the words:

"Yosh! I will not fail you and Hokage-sama! This mission to guard and care for Suzu-himesama will be the only reason i live and sleep for the next 48 hours! Now, I must bid you farewell, Hinata-sama, as I now take my leave to train in order to better defend the bright youth of Suzu himesama from doing anything un-youthful whilst the diplomats are in the company of Hokage-sama! First, I shall run 32 laps around Konoha on my hands, clothed in nothing but honey soaked swim trunks in order to give the bears incentive to chase me so that I shall run faster than I could ever possibly do without the fear of the bear..."

And that would be where, simultaneously, Naruto stopped listening, and hinata slowly backed through the doors again to leave Gai with his... interesting thoughts.

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so, that was chapter one! stay tuned, and remember to review! oh, and there'll DEFINITELY be some plot twists, too! - oh, and if the the whole assassins part confuses you, i'll explain later...don't worry. press the button!!!!!!!

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