The Love Doctor of Konoha

Chapter 2

(Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or its characters)

"Umm…" a very shy sounding voice said, "If the Hokage-sama is busy…I understand, I can come back later I guess…"

"Oh no! It's Hinata-chan! That girl doesn't realize how powerful her cuteness can be! If she ever did…oh boy! I better see what she wants before it overcomes me too!" Tsunade said to herself. "That's ok Shizune, I'll see her."

"Very good, Tsunade-sama," Shizune replied. The door to Tsunade's office opened and Hyuga Hinata entered slowly, looking at the ground as she walked toward the Hokage's desk.

"Hinata-chan, what can I do for you? Why do you look so down?" Tsunade asked.

"Umm…Hokage-sama…I wanted some advice and I thought the strongest woman in the village can help me out."

"Okay then, please explain," Tsunade asked patiently.

"Umm…Well…since you talked with Sakura-chan, she decided to throw a party and invited everyone in our age group to attend."

"Really? That's great news, Hinata-chan! I was really worried about Sakura-chan for a while there, but it seems she's taken some initiative at last. Also, this could be your big chance to make some closer friends too. I know how much your teammates mean to you, but I think it will be good for you to hang out with a few of the others."

"Of…of course Hokage-sama. It's just…hard for me to be so open. I'm a member of the Hyuga clan and I don't want anyone to think I want special treatment or that I'm…snobby," Hinata said quietly

"Hinata-chan, no one thinks you're snobby and I don't think anyone's tried to treat you differently than any other student. You just need to believe in yourself more, okay?" Tsunade smiled at the young Kunoichi.

"Yes Hokage-sama…I just wish I had the courage…Sakura-chan told me there would be dancing at her party…" Hinata started to blush

"Ah…anyone in particular you had in mind?" Tsunade grinned mischievously.

"Oh…I couldn't," Hinata's face turned an even deeper shade of red.

"So there is someone special in your heart then. Come on, out with it? I promise to keep it between us," Tsunade prodded.

"If I can't tell him…how can I tell anyone else?" Hinata asked.

"If you tell me, maybe I can help. I'll make it an order if I have to."

"Oh all right….it…it's Naruto-kun!" Hinata blurted. Tsunade was taken aback.

"Didn't see THAT one coming! This is too much. Of all the boys in the village, she likes that little pest. Then again, Naruto does have a few…admirable qualities, though I'll rarely admit it." "What is it about Naruto-kun that you like so much, out of curiosity?"

"Well, Hokage-sama. He spent his whole life up until recently with everyone against him, and he still persevered. He works so hard to earn everyone's respect and never let's up. I've admired him from afar for those reasons, but as I got to know him better, I found out that no one I know is a more loyal friend. He would do anything to protect any of us. As for me, he encouraged me and stood up for me when I fought Neji. Even when I was defeated, Naruto-kun still believed in me and…fought Neji for my sake. I never asked him to do it, he just took my blood that Neji spilt and swore on it to defeat him…for me. No one had ever done anything even close to that for me, and he barely knew me then. He saw me a kindred spirit I think, and wanted to show me that, like him, I can rise above who I was and become someone great someday. He's helped me to work hard for my dreams. I feel closer to him than anyone else I know." Hinata smiled softly as she thought of the one she loved.

"Sounds like he sees something great about you already, Hinata-chan. I don't think it's too farfetched to think he would like to be close to you too. Naruto-kun is a special kid that considers his friends like the family he never had," Tsunade replied, "but after what you've told me, I think you're right. You two are kindred spirits and I think that if you have the courage to tell him how you feel, he can do the same."

"You think he likes me, Hokage-sama?"

"Naruto is very admirable but he does have a few failings. He doesn't always know what's going on around him or how the people around him feel, though he pretends otherwise. I think you're going to have to spell out your feelings for him, but I'm confident that once you do, you'll make him the happiest boy in Konoha, and you'll be just as happy. You could do it at Sakura-chan's party, while everyone else is busy doing whatever. Ask him to dance, maybe or encourage him to do the same. That'd be a good way to start. Like I said, take it slow and easy when you tell him, and you'll be fine."

"Th…thank you, Hokage-sama. I'll try my best…"

"You can do it. Just remember that this kind of courage is just as meaningful as any other. And that your courage is what Naruto admires about you," the Hokage winked at her, "now go off and get ready for that party, and tell me how it turns out, that's an order!"

"Okay, Hokage-sama. Thanks again." Hinata began to skip out the door, filled with a new confidence.

"That wasn't so bad after all. I think Naruto will be in for a pleasant surprise tonight. He better treat her right too, if he knows what's good for him. Now I can finally get back to work," Tsunade thought. About fifteen minutes later, her buzzer went off again.

"Who is it this time, Shizune?" the Hokage asked, "doesn't anyone understand I have work to do?"

"Well, if you want to get back to work, I've got more papers for you to look over…"

"Okay, okay, Shizune, let whoever it is in." The door opened and a young man with a bowl-shaped haircut wearing all green walked in.

"Thank you for seeing me, Hokage-sama," Rock Lee said, "I will try to be brief as possible. Suffice it to say, I need advice from a woman about a woman and there is no one more qualified than our own admirable Hokage-sama."

"Yes, yes Lee-kun, who is it you're thinking about?" Tsunade asked. "What IS it with these kids today, can't they talk about love with someone their own age or with their sensei. Why me?"

"It's Sakura-chan. That lovely flower who's named after one is always on my mind. And recently, she's been very depressed and lonely, all because of Sasuke-kun leaving no doubt. I want to cheer her up, but I know how her heart was set him and how it must ache now that he has betrayed us."

"Well I had a talk with her about that earlier today, and I managed to convince her that her friends still care and want to help. I'm glad I was right. Don't you know about the party she wants to throw for everyone?"

"Yes I do, Hokage-sama. I want to make her happy again though. She is the one I want to be my girlfriend. I love her very much."
"Well, tell her that, not me," Tsunade replied, a little impatient.

"I have, many times, but to no avail. I think it's because she had her heart set on Sasuke-kun, and I respected that, but now that he's a missing nin, I had hoped, maybe selfishly I'll admit, that I would have a chance now. What do you think, Hokage-sama, is it wrong for me to try to win Sakura-chan's heart? It has been a month since Sasuke-kun's departure, I hoped that would be enough time. I wouldn't want to take advantage of her. I hope that I am not acting selfishly though too."

"Lee-kun, the first thing I want to know is what is it about her that you really like? Is it just her beauty, because that's not much to go on."

"She is very beautiful, but she is also very kind and strong, in her own way. She has to be, in order for you to take her as your apprentice, am I not right, Hokage-sama?"

"Yes you are, as always Lee-kun. It does take great strength and kindness to be a medical-nin and she has learned a lot since I took her in."

"Exactly. I know it may be difficult to understand, but it was love at first sight for me, and since it hasn't died, only grown as I have gotten to know her, I am confident that my feelings are true."

"Well, I think part of your problem is that you have a very forceful personality. Knowing you, you probably blurted out your feelings straight out and that usually scares off girls instead of encouraging them to give you a chance. I know that Guy-sensei has taught you his way of doing things and…they may seem like the best way of doing things, but you did come to me for advice on how to deal with your feelings for Sakura-chan, not Guy-sensei, so I think you know you need a…different approach when dealing with her. I'm not saying completely change who you are, just…tone it down a bit, ok? A little bit of Rock Lee seems to go a long way and too much of a good thing can be bad," Tsunade pointed out, "just be honest with yourself and with her and don't go overboard."

"Well…if you think that will help, Hokage-sama, then who am I to disagree with you. I will give it my best and my all. I hope that Sakura-chan will give me a chance."

"Just do as I suggest and I think she may. She could use a good boy in her life about now, I already told her to be open to the idea, so that could help you too. But she still has some residual feelings for Sasuke, so take things slow with her. Be her friend before trying anything else, okay?"

"I shall take your advice to heart and follow it to the best of my ability, Hokage-sama. Thank you for your advice and wish me luck."

"Good luck, Lee-kun. You're a good kid with a pure heart. Don't worry, you aren't being selfish, you are thinking of her feelings as much as your own and that's very important. Go get ready for that party of hers." Rock Lee gave her the Nice Guy Pose before leaving.

"Yeah, he's definitely Guy's student. His enthusiasm could be good for Sakura though. I'm honestly hoping she'll give him the chance he wants," Tsunade thought. As she took up her pen to get back to work, she heard some heated arguing from downstairs of her office and getting closer.

(A/N: I hope you enjoyed this chapter. Just one more chapter left and one more couple for Tsunade to advise, but there's a surprise later that may make her day!)