Pure White Eyes
--BLUEEEyyy
Summary: Hyuuga Hinata was given the chance to go back in time. This time, she would be brave. This time, she would have confidence. This time, she wouldn't run away. This time, she would make sure Naruto loved her…
Setting: Some-what Alternate Universe.
Warning: Some things are made up, some people are OOC. Story is centered on Hinata mostly.
Disclaimer: Blah, blah, no own, blah, blah, and blah.
Author's Notes: Review responses at the bottom.
Chapter Two
She woke up when she heard noises; she hadn't realized she slept through a whole day. Listening attentively with her eyes still closed, she recognized all the voices. They belonged to her family and they sounded some-what angry. She decided the best way to deal with this was by not dealing with it at all. If this wasn't who she was now, she would've just opened her eyes and stuttered helplessly. But no, she was the future Hinata that was fifteen in a five year old body. She pretended to still be asleep.
"Why is she still staying in the hospital? She seems perfectly fine to me!" it was her mother's voice, and she heard a baby crying, it was Hinabi.
"I told you, she needs as much rest as possible and with you yelling, it might distract her. She also needs attention so I believe the hospital is the best place for her." She recognized the other voice, it was Yashamaru.
"I believe my daughter would be capable of having a full rest at home." This time, it was her father's voice.
Yashamaru wasn't letting go, "And I know as a medic ninja which you aren't might I add, that she should stay in the hospital."
"Why you—
"What is this entire ruckus?" another voice came in. Hinata didn't have to open her eyes to know that they were medic ninjas, "These noises are disturbing the other patients, and they are waking up and complaining."
"Please leave." Yashamaru stated, with more force this time.
"That's it," her mother's voice hollered, "I'm taking this to the Hokage. This is absolutely like kidnapping my daughter and she's been kidnapped enough."
Ouch. That hurt, they must've been talking about when she was kidnapped when she was four. An event she would love to forget. Weak, little Hinata was kidnapped—her father out of anger saved her, killing her kidnapper. People threatened war, demanded that they send her father—and the Hokage agreed. Instead of her father, Hizashi, her brother's twin brother and also her uncle decided to die for him instead. Hizashi was also Cousin Neji's father.
It got quieter as people left.
"I know you are awake." Yashamaru's voice echoed, "No one can sleep through all that noise."
Hinata slowly opened her pure white eyes, unsure of what to say.
"It's fine. I've already talked to the Hokage so your family going there is pointless but maybe he can put it in better words than I."
She only looked at him and uttered an, "Oh."
"Yes, we should start on your medic training immediately, unless you've changed your mind?" He looked at her this time.
"No, no. I haven't changed my mind, I really do want to be a medic ninja but… all the trouble you had to go through and—
"Don't worry about it. I realized the longest I can keep you in the hospital before your family goes crazy is a week. That's about it. The Hokage is probably telling your family 'just incase' something goes wrong with you or something." Yashamaru said softly, "I might've been able to keep you longer but I have other things to do in the Sand Village."
"I'm sorry." She mumbled, feeling awful.
"It's fine, really. I never met a child that wanted to be a medic ninja." He said, with a smile, "Let's start now. Are you up?"
Hinata nodded.
A week passed with a breeze. She managed to learn more techniques on healing, and a lot more ways on how to heal better. She learnt many tips and she was very proud of herself. She could now say she was a semi-skilled medic ninja. She couldn't wait until she could make healing techniques of her own. Today was her last day, her week was almost up.
"You know, you've improved a lot. Way faster than when I first learnt to be a medic ninja. You have a lot of potential you know and with your Byakugan too." That made Hinata smile. She realized, if Naruto-kun or anyone was ever injured, she could now heal them.
"Thank… you." She murmured. She was truly grateful.
"Ah. And this concludes our lesson. I thought that I might've needed the idea of once every week to teach you, but you've managed to surprise me and finish before a week is up." He said, thoughtfully, "You know… many other medic ninjas in training needs about months and years of training but you—you just need one week. One week."
Hinata blinked her pure white eyes, he really knew how to praise people and boost their confidence. Almost like Naruto… Naruto-kun… She wondered where he was or how he was doing. She knew, right now, he probably wasn't being treated right… but at least, they were all alive.
"I am now going to return to the Village of Sand and do the mission that the KazeKage requested from me. I knew I shouldn't have accepted but I felt a little angry for my older sister so I accepted it anyways." Yashamaru said.
Hinata looked at him, "What's the mission about?"
"Ah. I would tell you, but unfortunately, missions are not allowed to be said unless the other person is part of the mission too." Said Yashamaru, "Sorry."
Hinata nodded, understanding, "But you said… you didn't want the mission."
He laughed, and Hinata almost believed that he was a girl, "You know what. This will probably be the last time I'm talking to you and it was an honor to teach you medic-ninja techniques."
She was confused, "Why is it the last time?"
He smiled, a sad smile, "I won't be returning to Konoha. My mission is… and might, keep me away for a long time."
"Oh."
"Anyways, I must return right now to the Sand village. Hope you really do become a medic ninja when you are older. Oh yes, your family will come to check you out soon. I've already sent someone to tell them." He was heading out the doors, "Good bye Hinata, it was nice meeting you."
"Bye… Yashamaru and… Thank you once again…" Hinata mumbled. Thinking back, Yashamaru really was a kind medic ninja. He helped her become a medic ninja without cost even though he was done his mission. Hinata was happy she was back in time… thanks to Naruto-kun, and… she would make sure history wouldn't repeat itself. The death of her friends can just stay in her mind because it won't be happening anytime soon and not in the future either. She'll make sure of it.
Hinata snapped out of her thoughts, her family had come along with Neji this time.
"Mother…" she murmured, she liked the sound of that.
"Hinata, we checked you out. Let's go, you've stayed in the hospital long enough." Her father stated.
It was true—she did stay for a week.
"Thank heavens they said that you are really okay. When we went to talk to the Hokage, he said something might've been really wrong with you and it might've stopped you from becoming a ninja. We were afraid." Her mother said as she hugged Hinata. Her younger sister, Hinabi wasn't here. Her mother must've left her with one of their relatives.
"Let's just go." Hiashi, her father muttered coldly. Yes, that was him.
Her mother took her hand in one hand, and the other with Neji's hand. Cousin Neji looked surprised and she herself did also. Hinata never knew that she missed her mother's warmth. It was so refreshing and she felt safe. She didn't want to be kept safe by everybody anymore but this feeling was different. She actually liked it.
With that, they all went home to the Hyuuga Estates.
Hinata was secretly practicing her healing skills whenever she saw an injured animal like birds or rabbits. She realized that she really did improve by a lot. And she was happy. Now that her healing techniques are fine, she should work on her stamina and speed. She remembered that Rock Lee, Neji's team mate in the future, used weights. She decided that she should get weights too. Just light ones for now.
She looked around and she saw her father in the living room. He was sitting on one of their expensive, relaxing chairs and reading the Konoha Scroll of News and Happenings.
Deciding not to disturb him, she turned around to look for her mother instead.
"Hinata." His cold voice said.
She froze.
"Father?" she uttered.
"What did you want? You came here for a reason, correct? You are always either in your room or outside in the backyard." His emotionless voice said, not looking up.
"I… I wanted to go buy some things." She mumbled.
Now, he looked up.
In his mind right now it's probably going, 'my five year old daughter wants to buy things? Isn't she too young to think about spending?' or something along those lines.
"I see," Was his reply.
She realized that her father wouldn't let her buy anything. If she was fifteen and he was still strict on her, why would he let her buy anything now? He's never stopped her before but that was simply because she never had the guts to ask for anything. Hinata was about to excuse herself and go back to her room when she almost fell backwards, noticing her father in front of her.
"Here." He said, giving her a small money bag, filled with lots of yen.
"T-thank you..." She stuttered.
"Go buy what you wanted," he said, going back to reading his scroll.
She never noticed when her father left and came back. Her observing skills really did stink. She should work on that too. As she walked out, she noticed she had more than enough money. It was a lot more than she needed. People could actually survive for a few years with the money in her hand. She managed a small smile because her father has never been generous or kind to her before.
Walking out, she crashed into her cousin.
"Hinata," He acknowledged with a slight bow.
Hinata apologized on her way out but froze once again when she heard her father's voice, "Neji, follow Hinata."
"Yes, Uncle Hiashi."
Hinata looked confused. Oh yes, she remembered now. Her cousin would always have to go with her wherever she needed to go. He was supposed to protect her. And she was only five.
She noticed someone glaring holes into her head—it was unnerving. It was cousin Neji. She mentally hit her head; he hated her until Naruto beat him in the chunnin exams. Such is life. Hinata decided not to dwell on it for she had other things to do beforehand.
Walking out, her cousin followed her. She knew where she was going, everything just seemed a little bigger but she was getting used to it. The streets and the people all looked quite different to her but still some-what the same.
She walked into the weapon shop and saw there was a small girl there just around Neji's age. She had two buns on the top of her head. It was Tenten! That girl… she couldn't save. That liked Neji, in the future anyhow. She wouldn't dwell on this either. She had to be strong. And, it would be unfitting if she acted like she knew her when she technically didn't.
"My father is in the back fixing a few dull weapons. What do you need?" the girl said, with a smile, "Hi Neji! I'm in your class!"
Neji just stared blankly, not replying.
Tenten looked angry but she didn't do anything else. She didn't act on her anger, instead she looked at Hinata.
"I… I wanted some weights." Hinata mumbled. Neji looked at her, clearly surprised but it didn't exactly show.
"Oh? What… I mean, how heavy?" the other girl asked.
"I don't know… can I see all the ones you have?" she asked.
"Alright," Tenten said, showing Hinata to the place where they held the weights.
Hinata picked a few that weren't too heavy, so she would be able to carry them home. She also picked some that were a little heavier than the ones she first chose, just incase she got used to them. If she got used to these too, she would just come back.
"Here you go. Do you need anything else?" asked the girl.
"I… I also wanted a few shurikens and kunais." Hinata murmured.
"Oh, okay. I'll wrap some up." Tenten wrapped everything in a bag and gave it to Hinata. Hinata smiled gratefully, and winced when she felt the weight. Her cousin rolled his eyes, as he took the bag from her. She bit her lip; she really thought she didn't pick the ones that were too heavy. Before leaving the store, she paid Tenten the amount needed and a little extra. Father really did give her too much money.
"Thank you…" she murmured quietly, as she left the store with her cousin not far behind.
The girl smiled while shouting, "You are welcome! And Neji! See you tomorrow at the Academy and you better not ignore me again."
Neji just grunted. He was clearly annoyed.
The next stop for Hinata was the scrolls store; it was filled with many scrolls and books about techniques and many other useful things. When they went inside, the shopkeeper looked at them oddly. It was strange to see a five year old and a six year old shopping alone. But then, she noticed their pure white eyes, and she realized—Hyuugas. She bowed slightly even though they were just kids.
"May I help you?" asked the elderly lady. She had an uncomfortable smile on her face when she noticed Neji's glare.
"I was… looking for some books or scrolls on basic techniques and chakra control." Hinata mumbled.
"Ah. We have plenty of those—here I'll show you the section." The lady said.
Hinata just nodded her head as she followed.
There were plenty of books and scrolls from where the lady showed her.
'Techniques For Idiots' was a book that caught Hinata's eye, it made her giggle. She took it. Her cousin looked at her oddly but she ignored him.
There were many other types of books, like: 'Basic Techniques' and 'Ways To Control Chakra' or 'Improving Stamina Guide' was some types of books that she chose.
'Naruto's taijutsu… had always been flimsy maybe I should get him a taijutsu book…' thought Hinata, and it caught her eye, 'Special Guide for Taijutsu' she immediately took it. At this point, Neji was really starring at her oddly—seeing as every Hyuuga learnt the Hyuuga taijutsu way and here she was buying a taijutsu book.
Hinata browsed and looked for a few other taijutsu books. She also got two books on 'Aiming To Not Miss' it was to learn how to use throwing weapons correctly.
Neji finally decided to ask, "Why are you getting two of each?"
"…It's for my friend." She murmured. Was Naruto her friend? She wasn't so sure right now, but he was her friend in the future and that was all that mattered, right? Wasn't she right?
Neji looked at her suspiciously but he just nodded.
"Is there… anything that Cousin Neji wants?" asked Hinata, "Father… gave me enough money for us both."
He blinked his eyes, and she held back a smile when he took her offer and grabbed an 'Effective Ways To Defend Oneself' book.
The elderly lady plastered a smile on her face when she realized how many books they were buying. Neji continued to glare. The lady was too happy to care about his glare, she was getting money.
"Have a great time shopping!" The lady said as she put everything in a bag and Hinata paid her. The two Hyuugas left the shop.
On the way back, Hinata's step faltered until they completely froze. Neji, who was walking behind her incase of danger, bumped into her—she still wasn't moving. What was wrong with Hinata? Neji didn't have a clue.
"Naruto…Naruto-kun…" she mumbled and Neji clearly heard her. He looked at the direction she was looking at, and she was being pretty obvious, a very un-Hyuuga trait.
She was looking at a boy with blonde hair and three whisker marks on each cheek. There were a few ANBUs and jounin ninjas that looked like they wanted to beat him up. Neji watched as his cousin's face started to turn red. And he finally understood, so this was the friend she was talking about. He was going to regret this, but she did buy him a book—he quickly walked up to them.
Hinata didn't know what to do, there he was… Naruto-kun before her and she was blushing. She thought she was over the blushing thing since… since last time. She had no control over her body and it wasn't helping. She could tell he was in trouble; he probably played another prank and was caught. She wanted to help him, but she couldn't stop herself from blushing. It would also look weird if a girl that he didn't know, face red, decided to defend him. She closed her eyes, gathered up her courage and was about to step up until she heard the ANBUs speak. In the end, she didn't move an inch.
"Ah. Hyuuga-san," Said one of the ANBUs with a slight bow, they were not allowed to show violence in front of children. The demon-child didn't count in their eyes but this was a Hyuuga, if they did anything—they shuddered, it would be trouble.
A jounin ninja whispered something to one of the ANBUs and they nodded, "Okay. We'll deal with that trouble-maker another day. Let's go." They quickly separated and went on their own.
"Thank you! Whoever you are! I'm Uzumaki Naruto, Future Hokage of Konoha!" the blonde boy said, jumping up and down. He was really loud and Neji instantly regretted even going near him.
"Naruto-kun… he's right there…" Hinata hid behind a pole where people can obviously see her. Neji looked at her and gave her an odd look but she didn't notice. His attention quickly shifted as the loud boy continued to speak.
"I'm Uzumaki Naruto! What is your name? Let's be friends." The boy declared loudly.
Neji really didn't have any friends and it couldn't hurt, not that bad anyways, "…Hyuuga Neji."
"Oh! I'm—
"I know. You said it already, Uzumaki Naruto. I heard you the first time." Muttered Neji while wondering, why the hell was his cousin hiding so pathetically?
"Hey, I like ramen. What do you like? And what's that?" asked Naruto, looking at the bag in Neji's arms.
"Weights and weapons, they belong to my cousin over there." He said, pointing to Hinata.
'Naruto…kun… is looking at me.' Thought a blushing Hinata, her pure white eyes started to widen when she noticed him and her cousin advancing towards her. She had to be brave! She told herself already. She was fifteen not five. Even though she looked like five—she was…. She would be brave and she really had to stop this nonsense blushing.
She grabbed the books that she got for Naruto, with her head down, she pointed it at him.
"Eh?" said Naruto, still clueless even in the future, "What's this for? Oh. What cool books!"
"F-for you," stuttered Hinata, her face now totally red.
The boy looked totally surprised and it really showed on his expressions, "Really?" he said excitedly, "No one's ever given me a present before, Thank you!"
If possible her blush deepened.
Neji watched the exchange, clearly uninterested.
"Wow. A book on aiming, what do I aim with?" asked Naruto, clueless evident on his face. He was staring at the first book on the pile of books that she had given him.
"You aim with throwing weapons." Said Hinata, "I… I can give you some if you want."
"Really?" the boy shouted, "Thank you!"
Neji noticed his red-faced cousin looking at him and as if on cue, he took out three shurikens and three kunais and gave it to Uzumaki Naruto.
"I'm Uzumaki Naruto!" the boy announced, once again. Was he proud of his name or what? Neji was annoyed.
Hinata clearly wasn't though—she seemed to enjoy his shouting, "I'm… Hyuuga Hinata and that's my cousin, Hyuuga Neji."
"Oh! I know him, we are friends. He's my first friend." Naruto declared as a gigantic smile spread across his face. He tried to look intelligent while nodding his head, he failed miserably. "And—you are my second friend, Hinata!"
Now, Neji didn't really know what a 'friend' is. He was only age six, and if anyone ever asked him who his first friend was—which probably wouldn't ever happen, he instantly decided right now that he would no way in hell say that it was Naruto.
Many villagers and ninjas watched the two Hyuugas and the demon-child talking, and with Naruto shouting about friends, they murmured amongst themselves, "Oh… if they are friends with him… then… we shouldn't mess with him unless we want to mess with the Hyuugas." Their hate for the Demon-Child killing their loved ones was not as deep as their fear for the Hyuugas' enormous power. They just simply decided to take the safer route, one which they didn't end up on the wrong side of powerful people.
Without knowing, Hinata had already started to change Naruto's life, for the better.
Author's Notes: Yeah, I know. The story is going really slowly. I wanted it to go really slowly anyways. If you don't like it this slow, you can go read other people's stories that go really fast. I honestly don't mind. Or maybe, I'll decide to speed it up. Oh, I don't know. Whatever floats my boat?
PS; just to tell you, Yashamaru is now out of the story. Let's just say he's dead or something—because he was supposed to be killed by Gaara anyhow. I just wasn't sure when.
Review Responses
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Alastar Dunkirk: Me too! I never found a Hinata going back in time so I really wanted to make one seeing as I couldn't read one.
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