A/N: Don't expect fast updates too often. I'm busy, a lot, what with Ultimate Ninja 3, GaiaOnline, etc. This is where Hinata is placed in danger. The danger is shown next chapter. Until then, have fun. I'm planning to update by 4/31/08. But no promises.

Disclaimer: If Naruto were mine, I wouldn't even have to write a disclaimer. Seriously, it's easy once you see "disclaimer".

Hinata woke up, right next to Naruto. She blushed, trying to move away, but his arm simply moved around her, keeping her in place.

She blushed even deeper, looking at Naruto's face as his eyes slowly opened. He smiled and said, "Hello, Hina-san."

She smiled and said, "Good morning, Naruto-kun."

He sighed. "I suppose we should start moving again. What do you say, Hina-san?"

"I think that, too." She got up at the same time as Naruto, hugging his arm.

Naruto smiled as he continued walking.


They stopped again. Hinata snuggled against Naruto, closing her eyes. But she became aware of an entity watching them. Her pale eyes opened slowly, looking around.

A man walked from the trees, laughing. His features were covered by a long blue cloak. "You sensed me. Not surprised. You're a Hyuuga."

Naruto, holding Hinata's waist, said, "Who the hell are you?"

The man chuckled again, and bowed mockingly. "My name is Amana Shiruko. I came for her, not you," He said, pointing at Hinata.

Naruto stood, taking out a kunai. "You're not taking Hinata!"

Hinata blushed, looking down. "N-Naruto-kun… Be careful…"

The shinobi nodded. "I know. He's strong."

Amana smiled. "Well, if we're done talking… Die!" He charged, pulling two katanas from his back.

Naruto dodged them, backing from each of his attacks.

Too late, he realized what was happening. The man was closer to Hinata… Naruto formed a hand seal. "Shadow clone jutsu!" The clone appeared, and started forming the Rasengan quickly. He charged, the attack now formed.

But the man was fading away, Hinata in his arms. He smiled. "If you're feeling brave enough, come find me… Naruto Uzumaki."

The Rasengan crashed into the tree. Naruto sunk down in defeat, and murmured, "Hinata-chan… I'm sorry…"

A/N: Not very action-y, but a good chapter, to me. Remember to review. Props to Rose Tiger, the only reviewer so far.