Yo. I've been reading Fanfic for a while and I'm tired of waiting for stories to update so I thought I'd make my own haha Please keep in mind that this is my first time ever publishing a story so don't be too harsh, but criticism is welcome! Please leave comments and tell me if I should continue this story! Thanks!
I OWN NOTHING BUT THE HORRIBLE STORY LINE
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Many overlooked her. Of course not on purpose, but rather because of her lack of presence. Now some may see this as a flaw, but for her, as ninja, it was an asset. With her small frame and feminine features, many misjudged the young Hyuga. Not even the others of her village knew of her proficiency. Tsunade had not kept Hinata's skills a secret, but she did not flaunt the kunoichi's accomplishments either. Rather she preferred to keep Hinata's expertise in the ninja field hidden for the village's advantage. Hinata was also certainly not one to parade her superior abilities to others. No one with the exception of Tsunade, Hiashi, and Neji even knew that Hinata was a part of the anbu. After Tsunade recognized Hinata's exceptional abilities, she had only sent her on covert solo missions and held personal training sessions with her. The others of rookie 9 would not even notice the Hyuga's absence during her solo missions for weeks on end. Although it hurt to know that she could disappear and village life would continue as if nothing happened, Hinata was still viciously loyal to Konoha. Because most of her time was devoted to training and missions, she did not have the luxury of having a social life. On the rare occasions that she would attend social events with the others from rookie 9, she went unnoticed and kept to the edges of the room where she could enjoy watching Naruto drunkly argue about how ramen was the answer to life or Sakura and Ino bicker about the latest trends. Hinata thought this was how her life would remain as she had already resigned her Hyuga title to her younger sister so she could continue to serve on the anbu as an elite ninja. However, when Tsunade assigned Hinata the s-rank mission of capturing Sasuke Uchiha, it sent into motion events that could never be undone.
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Hinata was surprised to say the least at Tsunade's sudden mission proclamation.
"Tsunade-sama," the timid kunoichi spoke. "The Uchiha has been lost for years. I wouldn't even know where to begin looking."
The busty sannin took a swig of booze, "that is where you are wrong Hinata. I've gotten word that he has been sighted recently in the Land of Snow."
Hinata was still skeptical.
"He hasn't been sighted for nearly 2 years. How do we know this isn't a trap?"
"We don't and that's why I'm sending you Hinata. You have the abilities to quietly slip in a slip out. If it really is Sasuke, I will need you to keep following on him and send word back for additional back-up in order to capture him."
A mission was a mission and it sounded like a logical plan to Hinata.
"When do I leave?"
"Tonight." Tsunade replied. "You're dismissed."
Hinata bowed and exited the Hokage's office.
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Hinata had been to the Land of Snow only once on a retrieval mission, but distinctly remembered two facts: the biting wind and the long, frigid nights. She couldn't understand why anyone would live their voluntarily. Pulling out a black, worn-out back pack she began throwing in the essentials. Unlike all the other female ninjas who fawned over Sasuke as children and become heartbroken over his departure, Hinata couldn't quite relate. She had seen him at the academy and could admit that he was attractive but preferred Naruto's sunny attitude over Sasuke's permanent scowl. Even though she had long gotten over her girlish crush on Naruto, she blushed at her stalkerish antics as a child. I've killed hundreds of ninja without a blink of an eye yet here I am blushing over nonsense the embarrassed Hyuga thought. Quickly sliding the heavy back pack onto her thin shoulders, she notified her father of her departure.
"May you bring honor to the Hyuga Clan and return safely." The Hyuga Head voiced placing his hand affectionately upon her head.
Hinata's face lit up with a shy smile.
"Of course, Father. I shall return as swiftly as possible."
As a child her Father had seen her feeble presence as a weakness, and tried to use hate and brutality to "fix" it. Eventually after years of torment he realized that he could not change her and regretted the way he had treated his eldest. Although it upset him at first, he now took great pride that she relinquished her title for the sake of the village. Hiashi Hyuga found the faults in his ways and now only sought to repair the torn relationship between him and daughter.
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Just as Hinata reached Konaha's gates, she saw Naruto returning from what looked like a rather rough mission. His face was covered with dirt, blood was splattered over his orange jumpsuit, and branches were sprouting from his hair.
"Ohayo, Hinata-chan! I haven't seen you for ages! Where have you been?" the blonde exclaimed quite excitedly.
I saw you the other you last week at the supermarket the Hyuga thought sighing mentally.
"Oh, I was just busy with training Naruto-san." She replied quietly smiling.
"If you want I can help you!" Naruto offered quite excitedly. "You're getting ready for the Jonin test right?"
"Actu-" Hinata was cut off as Sakura ran through the gates.
"NARUTO, YOU BAKA! HOW COULD YOU LEAVE ME BEHIND TO FIGHT OFF THE REST OF THOSE THIEVES?!" she yelled punching him with her inhuman strength.
Naruto whimpered and rubbed his red cheek. "I just wanted to eat ramen." He replied pouting.
Hinata let out a quite chuckle. Typical Naruto.
"Hinata, where'd you come from? Are you about to leave for a mission?" Sakura asked as if Hinata popped out of now where.
"Ah, yes. If you'll excuse me I better get going." She politely bowed to Sakura and Naruto.
"Wait? You're going alone?" Naruto questioned. "Where are you going on a solo mission?"
Hinata knew that Naruto saw Sasuke as a brother and would not hesitate to run all the way to the Land of Snow if he knew Sasuke had been spotted there.
"It's just a retrieval mission. Nothing to worry about." She smiled. Technically I'm not lying, right? she asked herself.
"Okay, well just be careful out there. You never know wha-" Naruto was cut off by a man who walked by talking about how Ichiraku was having a half off sale of all ramen.
"SAKURA LETS GO!" he yelled pulling Sakura by the arm towards the ramen shop. "BYE HINATA!" she heard him yell along with Sakura's complaining.
Naruto will never change will he? was Hinata's last thought before she exited the gates and began jumping from tree to tree towards the Land of Snow.