Hinata walked along the streets of Konoha. She was tired, she had been training all night and rested along the lake. She woke up the next morning not bothering to even go to the Hyuuga compound. She sighed; now in her depressed state after over hearing Ino babble onto Chouji (Who was eating chips not really minding her) on how she knew Sakura would finally like Naruto .Hinata couldn't help but cry after hearing the heart breaking news.

Hinata's long indigo hair blew at the sudden force of wind, as a single tear slid down her pale cheek. She sat down by a near tree. I hope Naruto is happy. Hinata thought to her self. She had always admired Naruto for is strength and determination. He reminded her of the Golden sun shining bright on other and bringing warmth to those in the cold, but why would he want such a weird girl when he could have a strong and skilled konochi like Sakura. Hinata always knew she wasn't good enough for Naruto. She sighed.

She was brought out of her thoughts when she saw black lazy eyes. "Oh… Sh-Shikamaru, what are you d-d-doing here?" Hinata asked softly. Shikamaru who was hanging upside down on a branch just shrugged and handed her a scroll. "Tsunade-sama wanted me to give this to you, you have a mission." He said. "She wants you right away." He mentioned when landing down and heading back to his other duties. How troublesome. She also sighed and got up, and began heading to the Hokage's tower.

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Hinata slowly poked her head through the door and walked in softly. She noticed the average paper work piled upon Tsunade's desk. In fact you couldn't even see her. A slender hand poked out pushing aside a pile of papers finally revealing a pair of honey brown eyes. "Hinata-chan, I so glad you're here." Tsunade grinned, pushing another pile aside. "H-hello Ts-Tsunade-sama." Hinata blushed. Hinata didn't even notice a certain Uchiha sitting in a near by chair. She turned her gaze to the left finally recognizing him. She blushed of her rudeness.

"I-I'm so s-sorry Uchiha-san, G-G-Good morning." Hinata waved her hands in front of her. "Hn." Was all he blurted out? Hinata frowned, and then turned towards the Hokage.

"Well you two are probably wondering why you are here right." Tsunade stated. "Well we have a very special mission for you both. The Elite four is now becoming a The Elite three. One member has disappeared. She is the oldest and strongest of the four…because of this it will be an A-rank mission, which may boost you two to Jounin." Tsunade smirked. Hinata lit up. She would finally become a jounin, her father would be proud. She smiled. "You will leave tomorrow morning sharp." Tsunade demanded. "Hai!" Hinata nodded.

"Out of everyone in the village, why choose her?" The cold voice asked. Hinata lowered her head. It was because she was weak, and sensitive. Tsunade frowned. "Well Uchiha, she might be the only person to come back alive! She's able to use common sense, her medicines and Bykuugan may come in handy…I think I pick the right Ninja's for the right job." Tsunade said annoyed. Sasuke grunted. "She's useless." He shot back getting up. Tsunade just smirked. "You would know of this right Sasuke, Oorichimaru used a useless container as well." She said. Sasuke gave her cold glare before turning to leave. He passed Hinata and gave the same one; she just turned her gaze to the right avoiding eye contact. He was reaching the door. "Don't you want to know of the Elite four?" Tsunade said waving a scroll. Sasuke just smirked; "I already know." He said before leaving.

Hinata felt like dirt, was she doomed to be hated by everyone. Tsunade just shook her head. "Hokage-sama, m-maybe it would be b-best, if I d-d-don't go. I mean, S-Sakura may be more fitted." Hinata said sadly. Tsunade just sighed. "Hinata I chose you for a reason, you're more gentle and understanding. If Sasuke was to do something wrong you wouldn't fight on instinct and get yourself killed. Plus I trust you enough to make sure Sasuke don't try to leave.' Tsunade said. Hinata sighed. "Here is the history of the Elite four." Tsunade handed her the scroll.

Hinata took it and began to leave. "Oh Hinata!" Hinata stopped on her tracks. "Be careful." Tsunade warned. Hinata didn't say anything and exit the room