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This is my first attempt at writing a story and actually uploading it onto the net, so please take it easy. I really would love the support if I could get as much as possible reviews. I take criticism quite well. Also this is a different reality then the Naruto universe (In particular the Shippuden universe). I will be putting little intros of the previous chapters in so that readers don't get confused or forget what happened. This is a NaruHina fan-fiction. I don't consider myself as a good writer, but I do try. There will still be a few elements that I would be keeping true. This is inspired by a writer in the fan-fiction world as Darth Monkey. This would probably involve a bit of NaruSaku too. So don't be surprised. I don't really know how long I want to make this story. It will be quite long according to the response I get. That is why I am asking you guys to please review. I also intend to make Naruto strong, really strong. Well not in the beginning, though. Sasuke will play a large role, so yeah he will be there, as an enemy. This is primarily the love story between Naruto and Hinata, oh and a new enemy. There will be new characters that isn't from the Naruto universe, without giving too much away. This story will go all the way to Naruto becoming the Hokage, and getting married. There will be Japanese words in it, to try and keep the 'anime experience' as authentic as possible. Also I am a Hopeless Romantic, you have been warned.

Genre:Romance

Adventure

Fluffy(I will try not to make it corny)

Violence(I ain't a dark person so this might not be so heavy)

NaruHina, NaruSaku and many more(not necessarily Naruto)

Humor(there would be a whole lot of that)

There might be adult scenes(still thinking about it.)(All depends on the readers)

But enough with the intro lets get on with the show.

The Jasmine Flower

Chapter 1

A pink haired girl walks down the street and looks at the sky, Not a cloud in the sky. I wonder when Naruto will return. It has been really lonely without him. Sakura smiles at the thought, and remembers the clumsy, blond ninja. He became so strong after he met the Legendary Sannin Jiraiya.

She herself has been training under Tsunada, the current Hokage and is also a Legendary Sannin herself.

Someone calls behind her, "Sakura, could you please hold a second.". Sakura turns to see who it is, "Ino, what are you doing here?". She says, nonchalantly. Ino smiles and snaps, "I came to see how you are doing...Forehead Girl.". A visible vein appears on her forehead, she relaxes and counters, "Ino-Pig, you should know better. I have beaten you in everything.". This time a vein pops up on Ino's forehead, as Sakura's inner self shouts hell yeah! Dammit!, "You wish...forehead girl.". Visible sparks form from both their eyes and collide. Everyone in the vicinity sense the tension and start backing away.

Back at the main gate, two individuals walk through the main gate. One had white hair and the other blond, "Oi, Ero-Sennin. Can't believe we are back home.". The blond boy stretches, and takes a deep breath, "It is good to be back". The other older man with the white hair smiles, and looks at the blond boy, "Naruto, just don't get lazy while I am gone. I am going to Tsunada-sama. Why don't you go find and say hi to Sakura and the others.".

One of the guards look up to notice a very familiar face, "Ohh...Isn't that Naruto-kun and Jiraiya-sama?.".

The other guard looks up and sees them, "It is...wow, Naruto has grown. His probably gotten much stronger also.".The two of them wave at Naruto and Jiraiya, who in turn, smiles back and waves. Jiraiya leisurely continues on walking, as Naruto turns and waves at Jiraiya, "See ya, Ero-Sennin.". The one guard chuckles, "Things are about to get interesting."

Ino and Sakura slowly walks to the main gate together, "Sakura, when do you think that Naruto would return?...It's kinda quiet without him.". Sakura sighs remembering the promise he made to bring Sasuke back. She slowly was starting to lose her feelings towards Sasuke. She turns towards Ino and smiles,"Soon I hope. I miss him too.". That oaf better come back quickly, she thought to herself, smiling.

The guard notices Sakura and Ino approaching, "Oi...Sakura, why are you here?". Sakura looks at the guard, "I am here for the daily report." The guard smiles a knowing smile, and gives the black hard-covered book to Sakura, "You might want to look at the most recent entries.", the guard replies. Sakura opens the book and looks at the most recent entries. Sakura's eyes widens, looks at the guard and asks ,"Which way?". The guard points into a direction. She drops the book turns into the direction, and starts running in all seriousness.

Ino picks up the book and, confused, she opens it, "Recent entries, huh.". murmuring to herself. She looks at the top of the page and sees a familiar name, "...Jiraiya...wait...". She immediately looks at the very next name. Her face lights up, followed by a smile, "So, that is why she is so worked up.". She turns to look which way she went, "You sure he went that way?". The guard chuckles and replies, "There is no way to miss Naruto like that."

Naruto looks at everything excitedly, "Man, so little of the village has changed.". Naruto didn't look where he was going and bumps into someone, "ah... I'm sorry, you ok...Hinata?". Hinata turns to Naruto and couldn't believe who she was looking at, "Na..Na..". Without thinking she pulls him closer into a hug, and says, "Naruto-kun...I..". Only then did she realize what she was doing. Blushing several shades of red, she pushes Naruto away, "So.. Sorry...". Naruto confused, chuckles and replies, with a soft smile, "It's okay...just glad your okay.". Hinata blushes even more and passes out into his arms. Startled, Naruto replies in a panicking voice, "Oi, Hinata...Hinata...ah, wake up...wake up. Aah, what am I gonna do?".He gently places Hinata against the fence, nearby. His legs franticly splays all over the place, as he grabs his hair,trying to think on what to do.

Sakura sees Naruto and jumps off the roof of a nearby shop. Seeing how frantic he has become, she smiles, "Some things never change." Naruto stops dead in his tracks and turns, "Whoa, Sakura-chan.", He says with his usual carefree smile. Sakura immediately notices how much Naruto has changed. He is taller than her. His hair is longer and his face has matured. He still has the tell-tale cat whisker birthmarks on his face, with the strong blue eyes. Wow, he has changed a whole lot. You could almost say he is handsome. Naruto looked at Sakura, confused, "You have been looking at me quite hard. Is something on my face?",as he starts to rub his face. Sakura blushes as she notices how intently she looked at him. She shakes her head and comments, "You have changed, Naruto.".

Iruka was on his way to the academy when he notices Sakura talking to someone, "I still have to ask her about those other mission reports, to show the students.". He looks at Sakura and wondered who she was talking too. He couldn't see because she was standing in the way. He then saw Hinata asleep against the fence, and thought must have been on a long mission if she is asleep in the middle of nowhere like that, or maybe that is... his eyes widen at the thought, is that why she is talking to whoever that is. He started running, fearing the worst. As soon as he got there he got a most welcome surprise.

"Oi, Iruka-sensei.". Naruto waved with a smile. "Huh, you have come back, eh Naruto?", Iruka said with a gleeful smile., "Maybe I should treat you to Ichiraku-Ramen, huh?". Naruto's face lights up exponentially. Iruka turns his head slightly towards Sakura, "You are welcome as well.". She in turn,turns towards Hinata who is still out, "Let me get her to the hospital and then we..". Naruto interrupts, "She is coming with, even if I have to pay for her myself...she just passed out. Maybe she just needs some food, that's all.". Naruto goes over to her and gently picks her up, and starts making his way towards the Ichiraku stand.

Hinata opens her eyes ever so slightly and looks up to see who is carrying her. It is Naruto. Is this a dream, and if so where is he taking me? She instinctively grabs his jacket, still thinking it was a dream. Naruto fells his shirt being tugged and looks to the source. He sees Hinata is awake, "Oi, you awake?". Hinata blushes harder then she ever has, as she figures Naruto was actually carrying her. I can't believe what he is doing, with that she passes out.A vein clearly forms on Naruto's head, "Eh, what the hell. I at least hoped she would at least last till we got to the Ichiraku'.". Iruka chuckles and says, "I don't think you would ever be able to understand woman". Sakura giggles an innocent giggle on the side. Same old Naruto she thought to herself.

Hinata finally regains consciousness looking at a bowl of ramen. Sakura was looking worriedly at her, "Thank goodness, I was getting worried there for a second. Passing out twice isn't healthy.". Hinata looks at Sakura and asks, "Did Naruto-kun really...carry me?". Sakura smiles, "Yes, all the way here.". Naruto's head peeks out behind Sakura, "Oi, Hiiinataaaa-chaan , glad to see you are okay!". Sakura smiles at the reply. Naruto looks at the bowl of ramen in front of him, grabs a pair of chopsticks, and exclaims, "Don't mind if I do!". Hinata faintly smiles and thinks, Naruto-kun... as she too grabs a pair of chopsticks, without thinking.

Behind them someone lifts the curtain ,"Just as I thought, the first place for Naruto to go would be Ichiraku. Mind if I joined?". All turns to see who it was, Naruto was the first one to exclaim, "Whoa, Kaka-sensei!". Kakashi smiles with his characteristic, unbeknown smile, "Yo, long time no see, Naruto.". The old man behind the counter exclaims, "Another customer, welcome, welcome!".

Tsunada stands at the window as someone knocks at the door, "Enter!", she shouts, being her boisterous self."Hoh, Tsunada. its been a while.". A slight smile forms on Tsunada's face, "I take it Naruto came with you.". Jiraiya smiles, "Ah.. and he is stronger then ever, but he still has a long way to go. I intend to teach him Sage mode.". Tsunada's eyes widens, "You think he can learn Senjutsu?". Jiraiya nods his head.

Just then Shizune bursts into the room, "Tsunada-sama we have received shocking info from Sand. Two Akatsuki members has been found dead!". Both Jiraiya and Tsunada's eyes grew exponentially, "Impossible, when did Sand have that kind of power. I know they have the Kazekage, but still...". Shizune shakes her head, "No, none of the Sand members did it, Tsunada-sama. Only a guard witnessed a bright light a few miles out in the desert.".Jiraiya chuckles and says, "Why are you getting all worked up about. Someone took out the Akatsuki members, and, too top it all off, they didn't attack the Sand village. I would say that is a good thing". Tsunada relaxed a bit, "I take it that they investigated the scene. Do they have any idea which Akatsuki members they were.". Shizune still looked tense, "Yes, Deidara and Sasori of the Red Sand."

Sasori looked at Deidara and responded, "Doesn't matter how much you try and convince me, you know nothing of art.". Deidara smirks, "You will never understand my art it seems.". Closed off blockhead. He pisses me of. Deidara thought to himself. Sasori notices someone approaching, "Must be my envoy awaiting us.". The man had a friendly and calm face, with white, unkempt hair. His eyes is his most prominent feature. His Sclera* is black, his iris* is red with a white pupil. He didn't wear any head-band, so neither Deidara and Sasori could figure out where he came from.

Smiling, the man inquires, "From those cloaks I assume you are the Akatsuki...right.". Sasori slowly walks towards him, "I don't know who you are, but if you don't move you will die." he says calmly. The other man slowly starts laughing, Deidara quickly sends out a white, odd looking bird towards him. It just crumbles up before it could hit its target. "Hahahahahahahahaha, what an pathetic attempt.". The man suddenly grows five times in size, "LET ME SHOW YOU TRUE POWER!". The man says in a voice that could chill even the most hardened of people. Everything about him goes pitch black, "KONTON AKUMA NO KYUCHAKU!**". This is followed by a blinding white light.

One guard at the pass looked up and noticed the blinding light, "What the hell was that!". Acknowledging a few of the other guards to follow him, he jumps down to see what just happened. At the sight they see two familiar cloaks, "Akatsuki, but...". What they saw chilled them too the bone.

Freaking chapter 1

Time for your Inputs, things to consider: Does this seem too much the same as Naruto Shippuden's Beginning?

Did I overdo it with Hinata's shy nature ?

Is one guy beating two Akatsuki members too much?(keep in mind not much is known about him)

Sakura noticing him and losing in touch with Sasuke a bit quick?

THIS IS JUST SUGGESTIONS ANY CRITISM WOULD HELP IMPROVE.

*Sclera: The prominent white part in one's eye

*Iris:this is probably a bit obvious, but it is the colored part in one's eye

*Pupil:Also obvious, but it is the central, black part in one's eye

**Konton Akuma no Kyuchaku: Directly translates to 'Chaos Demon of Absorption'. You will have

to read further to find out more