The Faith of the fallen child
Prologue
Hinata stood by the gravestone of her parents under the heavy pouring rain. "They will be remembered as long as you keep them in your heart". Tsunade voice echoed in her ears but Hinata refused to listen. "I want to avenge them, nothing else matters." Hinata replied. "Don't let Neji take from you your humanity, Your faith in a better life". Tsunade voice was glum as she said it. "He can take that from me, all I want is to see him die and pay for his crimes". Hinata replied coldly.
Tsunade exhaled she rested her hands on Hinata's shoulders. Hinata turned away from the grave stone of her parents facing Tsunade now. "Can you help me get stronger?" Hinata words felt like a sentencing rather than a question. Tsunade nodded. "I will help but only if you accept joining a squad and developing like the other ninja's" Tsunade voice left no room for arguing. Hinata exhaled but extended her hand. "Good, I will ask The Third Hokage to create a team for me to lead, be ready to join a team this isn't an apprenticeship".
The Third Hokage sat down on his seat and began writing. "Lord Hokage". Tsunade voice was low. "Tsunade what a surprise, what brings you back to Konoha?" The Third Hokage voice was cheerful. Tsunade smiled happy to see her old sensei. "I want to lead a squad, the academy graduated last week and I hear you are finalizing team rosters". Tsunade replied. The Third Hokage motion she sit down.
"Just like old times, trying to soften me up with a smile before you give me a hard request to consider". The Third Hokage smiled ear to ear as he said it. Tsunade sat down in front of the Hokage. "Is that a no?". Tsunade eyes narrowed watching her old sensei closely. "Hahahaha…...How can I refuse one of the Sanin a squad?" The third Hokage Smiled. Tsunade felt her bodies tension dissipate. "I want Hinata Hyuga to be on my squad the rest of the roster doesn't matter". Tsunade's tone was serious and her face became tense.
"You still blame yourself for not arriving earlier to help the Hyuga during the massacre?" The Third Hokage voice held his sadness within it. "I found her covered in blood crying and surrounded by her clan members, no child should live through that!". Tsunade voice rose and her anger did too. The Third Hokage raised his hand motioning she calm herself. "Ever since that night you have cared for that girl, paying for her shelter, care takers, and even visiting her time to time like a godmother". The Third Hokage tone was neutral.
"She reminded me of what I lost and I realized it was nothing compared to what she loss that night, she made me want to face my own demons". Tsunade motioned to her necklace which had belonged to her Grandfather. "I am glad Hinata helped you out of your own turmoil but she is still consumed with hate and feeling of vengeance towards Neji". The Third Hokage could see how effected Tsunade was. "How could she not, he took everything away from her and now he even robbing her of a chance to live a normal life". Tsunade voice began to rise again.
"Calm yourself, she does have the right to be angry but that quest for vengeance will only lead to an empty existence once she fulfils it". Tsunade got up from her seat and turned her back to her old sensei. "I know that more than anyone else". Tsunade words felt like daggers being stabbed into his heart. "I will allow you to lead the squad and allow Hinata to be a part of it, tomorrow you will meet your team in room twenty-two". The Third Hokage got up from his seat. Tsunade turned around to face The Third Hokage.
"Who will the other two members be?" Tsunade voiced her curiosity. "Sasuke Uchiha and Choji Akimichi". The Third Hokage eyebrows furrowed as he said it. "Why them". Tsunade chuckled easily seeing her sensei reaction. "They are both from Noble clans and along with Hinata have the best clan heritage". The Third Hokage used his diplomatic voice. Tsunade laughed even louder. "I used to be your student sensei, you can't lie to me". Tsunade smirked. "Fine, Fugaku Uchiha asked me personally to help find a teacher that would help Sasuke get over his (cough cough) womanizing problem". Tsunade couldn't help but laugh.
"He's what twelve and he has that problem". Tsunade couldn't help but smile. "What can you expect ever since he joined the academy he's had fangirls It was only a matter of time before he found them interesting and made his move". The Third Hokage motion with his hands. "Okay then I'm sure I can teach him to respect women and break that habit". Tsunade could say it with a straight face. "What of the other?". The Third Hokage exhaled. "Chōza Akimichi asked me personally a week ago to help him find a way to motivate Choji to aspire for something great, he said aside from Shikamaru he is the second laziest ninja graduating this year".
The Third Hokage shuffled around his desk searching for his cigar. "Fine with me, I'm sure they will get along fine with Hinata especially Sasuke". Tsunade turned around to leave only to find Danzo walking towards them. "Greetings princess Tsunade". Danzo diplomatic tone fell on Tsunade's ears as nothing more than toxic. "Lord Hokage, I have a personal request". Danzo smiled at Tsunade as he walked past her enjoying her irritation. The Third Hokage nodded showing he awaited his request. Danzo shared a quick glance at Tsunade waiting to see if she would stay or leave.
Tsunade noticing this look just smiled back defiantly. "Do you need Tsunade to leave?" The Third Hokage questioned. "I suppose I don't, she can hear this, the token the Raikage sent years ago as an apology requires a squad to be placed in". Standing next to her he awaited The Third Hokage response. "Token?" Tsunade turned her attention to The Third Hokage. "He is referring Karui, after the Hyuga clan massacre became public knowledge the Raikage sent over a child over as a sign of respect and an apology".
The Third Hokage voice was low as he spoke. "A sign of respect and an Apology?" Tsunade repeated his words. Danzo smiled at Tsunade ignorance of the incident. "The Raikage sent men to capture Hinata in order to steal her bodies secrets, and it happened to be stopped by Hiashi Hyuga". Danzo studied Tsunade's face. "The Raikage demanded the killer be brought to him and executed". "How can he demand this when he attempted to kidnap a noble in Konoha?" Tsunade's anger returned.
"head ninja of Kumogakure at the time traveled to Konoha under the excuse of a peace treaty". The Third Hokage clarified. "Hizashi took the place of his twin brother and died saving the secrets of his clan". Danzo commented. "Neji killed his clan out of anger for the lower branches treatment by the main branch and for his father's death". Tsunade felt disgusted. "The Raikage felt disgusted that his actions had led to the massacre of an entire clan and sent a child as an apology to replace the one he would have taken that night along with signing a peace treaty that favored us". The Third Hokage commented.
"That doesn't wipe the away the effect his ninja had on our village or Hinata". Tsunade was fuming with rage. "No it doesn't but it's done, and she needs a squad". Danzo replied coldly. "She is innocent of everything; I want you to take her as a squad member". The Third Hokage watched Tsunade reaction. "Take her as a squad member, she is finally taking a squad for herself". Danzo voice showed his surprise. Tsunade exhaled. "Your right she's innocent, I will take her to be a part of my team but I can only have three pupils at a time". Tsunade watched Danzo eyes shift. "Your Squad will consist of Hinata Hyuga, Sasuke Uchiha, and Karui". The Third Hokage watched Danzo eyes shift showing he had some idea spring in his head. "Choji will be placed in another squad then, I will personally inform Hinata myself ". Tsunade bowed her head before the Hokage and smiled to Danzo.
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