Chapter 2 An ordinary day between master and apprentice
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto but I wish Hinata was my girlfriend.
Fire country territory miles away from Konoha
Genjuro, Seiryu and their new traveling companion Hinata were traveling in a forest path somewhere in the fire country it has been a day since they left Konoha and already the Hyuga heiress misses the leaf village. She felt sorry for herself because she was so looking forward to her training that she completely forgot to say goodbye to her friends her teammates Kiba and Shino her jounin sensei Kurenai her family her younger sister Hanabi her cousin Neji and the rest of the rookie nine. She sighed knowing that it was too late there was nothing she could do how she was going to miss them but she has always believed that goodbyes are not forever so she will eventually see them again in three years and hopefully she will be a new and strong kunoichi.
Seiryu look at her with concern seeing that she was worry he gave her a smile.
"Don't worry Hinata you'll be fine the training is not so tough (actually its worst)" he said with a sweat dropped.
"Oh no Seiryusan I'm not worry about the training I'm just uneasy because I forgot to say goodbye to all of my friends at the village"
Seiryu sweat dropped (you should be worry about the training) he then smirk at her" homesick already Hinata?"
She blush while twiddling her fingers" I guess I'm worry that I'm going to be away from Konoha for three years I won't see my friends until then"
"Hey I promised you that with the training time will go a lot faster before you realize it three years have passed" Seiryu said giving her a thumbs up.
"Thank you Seiryusan" she said with a smile.
Genjuro smile at the two ninjas they were already getting along looks like it was the beginning of a beautiful friendship; he suddenly got serious while looking around the forest something was wrong. By now Seiryu and Hinata were well aware of the situation they were being watch and follow by an unknown group.
"Sensei?" Seiryu whisper.
"I know we are being follow Hinata see how many are they?" Genjuro whisper back.
She nodded while activating her byakugan her eyes looking around the forest" there's a lot of them more than twenty plus there are couple hiding their chakra signature"
"Bandits?" Seiryu said.
"Probably" Genjuro said (the ones hiding their chakra are experience fighters they must be missing nins)
"Al right boys you can all come on out now we know that you're all hiding" Genjuro said.
At that instant twenty five bandits emerge from the trees ready to fight the three ninjas.
"This is going to be easy" Seiryu said.
"Don't use your sword Seiryu these bandits are not a challenge use taijutsu only" Genjuro said.
"Yeah"
"Hinata fight like you always do" Genjuro said.
She nodded while getting into her gentle fist stance.
"KILL THEM" one of the bandits shouted.
The bandits charge at them only to be knock them in seconds bandits were hitting the ground getting beaten like a bad habit. Genjuro punch and kick another bandit while use a flying kick hitting three bandits in a row Hinata use her eight trigrams sixty four palms hitting over ten bandits. It was like Genjuro said these guys weren't a challenge without even breaking a sweat the trio defeated the bandits with ease.
"Al right the rest of you who are hiding your chakra come one out we defeated your pawns" Genjuro said while looking around the forest.
From the trees came four ninjas one was wearing a headband with the symbol of the grass village another had the headband of the waterfall village another had the headband of the rain village and the last one had the headband of the stone village.
Seiryu went to his back pack and took out his bingo book he open it and look back at Genjuro.
"Sensei they are D rank missing nins"
Genjuro sighed" not much of a challenge either oh well at least we can claim the money for defeating you guys"
"Hey don't underestimate us" said the stone ninja.
"Yeah we are stronger that we look" the rain ninja said.
The stone ninja form a hand seal.
"EARTH STYLE EARTHQUAKE JUTSU"
The ground started shaking but Genjuro was quick and perform a hand seal.
"ICE STYLE ICE PRISON JUTSU"
The four bandits were cover by a large dome of ice.
"Seiryu it's your turn now"
"Right" he said while forming a hand seal.
"WATER STYLE WATER EXPLOSION JUTSU"
Suddenly the dome of ice exploded in a burst of water killing the four missing nins Genjuro sighed.
"Like I said they weren't much of a challenge"
Hinata was in awe at the skills of the two she couldn't believe it in mere seconds they bandits and the missing nins were defeated.
(Amazing they are so strong their taijutsu is very impressive and to think that they didn't used their swords) Hinata thought.
"At least we'll get the bounty for the missing nins" Seiryu said.
"Yeah it never hurts to have some money well let's get going you two we are almost near to our destination" Genjuro said.
The two nodded and continued walking an hour later they arrived at an open space the sun was coming down and nightfall was approaching Genjuro put his back pack down along with Seiryu and Hinata's.
"We'll camp out for the night here I will made the fire and the food"
"Yes I guess I'm a little hungry" Hinata said.
"Oh then you'll love sensei's cooking Hinata it's the best"
Genjuro blush from the compliment" well that's what everybody said about my cooking I don't mind the compliments you know"
"But it's the truth sensei" Seiryu said while smiling.
"Flattering won't get you anywhere Seiryu you still had to take the special test"
Hinata blink looking puzzle" test what test?"
"Just a special test Seiryu has to take all right Seiryu just up ahead is the lake of the Behemoth good luck and showing him no mercy"
Seiryu nodded" yes sensei I won't let you down"
"Oh and Seiryu take Hinata with you so she can witness your moment of glory" Genjuro said in an amused tone.
"Okay come on Hinata"
Hinata nodded and left with the young ninja.
(I wonder how long it will take him to kill that fish.) Genjuro thought.
Minutes later the two ninjas arrived at a long lake it look very peaceful the water look like a shinny mirror from the calmness of the water.
"It looks beautiful" Hinata said while admiring the sight of the lake.
"Yes it is perfect spot for fishing"
"Seiryusan are you sure they are fish here I……" she look back at him and blush hard seeing the young teen taking off his vest" Seiryusan what are you doing?"
"Was it look like I'm doing I'm going in the water that's how I hunt fish especially this one" he then continued to take off his cloth by removing his cargo pants.
Hinata blush even more she immediately turn the other way so she couldn't see him, Seiryu was only now wearing his yellow boxers and Hinata was praying to Kami so she didn't faint like she usually do when she's near Naruto. Seiryu unsheathed his sword and went to the lake he swam a couple of feet from where Hinata stood until he was exactly in the middle of the lake. Hinata gulp before looking back at the lake where Seiryu stood it's a good thing he was far away or she will faint from seeing his body, she activated her byakugan to see if they were any fish in the lake but she saw none not a single one.
"Seiryusan they are no fish in this lake (which I find it very weird)"
"I know" came Seiryu's voice from the distance.
"Then why are you looking for fish here?"
"Oh you'll see this lake is the home to the mother of all fishes the Behemoth"
"What are you talking about?" she then gasp her byakugan eyes widened seeing a large shadow beneath the young teen" SEIRYUSAN THERE'S SOMETHING BENEATH YOU LOOK OUT"
"I know what it is I'm going to kill it" those were his last words before there was a huge splash from the water.
Hinata gasp in shock seeing the biggest fish she has ever seen the fish was over thirty feet long and it was as big as a mountain, she was dead worry for Seiryu who she saw he had a big grin on his face what was he thinking killing that thing he's crazy. The Behemoth open his giant mouth in a attempt to swallow the young ninja only to receive a cut in his mouth by Seiryu's sword, the fish growl in pain he then went underwater and Seiryu was able to grab on it. The fish went underwater while dragging the teen he then stab his sword in his stomach earning another growl of pain from the mighty Behemoth, Seiryu let go of the fish and swam back to the surface he then use his chakra on his feet to be able to stand in the water.
He grin seeing the giant fish injure from his attack and bleeding now that it was injure his moves will become slow he knew what to do, he took a quick glance at Hinata who was still shock at what she was seeing but for some reason she felt like blushing at the sight of the teen.
(Time to finish it)
He saw the Behemoth swimming at him at a slow pace due to his injuries he quickly formed a hand seal.
"WATER STYLE WATER PRISON JUTSU"
The Behemoth was now trap in a circular water prison it was over it was trap with no place to go Seiryu needed to deliver the finishing blow.
"WATER STYLE WATER CLONE JUTSU"
A water clone was created from the water of the lake.
"Finish it" the real Seiryu said to the clone.
The clone nodded and charge at the trap Behemoth he raise his sword high in the air and stab it at the top of his head, the Behemoth growl in pain but Seiryu water clone was far from over he form a hand seal.
"WATER STYLE WATER EXPLOSION JUTSU"
The water ran from his sword and inside the giant fish creating an explosion inside the fish it was over the Behemoth was dead from the water explosion on his insides. Seiryu dispel the water prison and then saw Hinata who was still shock at what she just saw a teen ninja just defeated a massive fish it was like David defeating the giant Goliath it proves that size doesn't matter after all. Seiryu saw that he was too far from reaching where Hinata was and there was no way he was going to try and carry the Behemoth all the way to the end of the lake so he did the most common way find an easy way to get there.
He made another hand seal.
"WATER STYLE TSUNAMI JUTSU"
Hinata gasp in shock seeing that Seiryu created a tidal wave he was on top of the giant fish riding it like it was a surf board he finally reach at the end of the lake next to him stood a wide eyed Hinata.
"See Hinata I told you I was going to kill it" he then saw that Hinata has fainted" what's wrong with her?"
He then look down and gasp seeing the reason why the Hyuga heiress fainted he blush hard he was butt naked it seems he lost his boxers when he was fighting the Behemoth.
(Oh crap)
He immediately went back to the lake and in a couple of minutes he found them and return, however seeing the large fish and the location of the camp fire where his master was he ask himself the next question.
"How the hell am I going to get the Behemoth all the way to the campfire great just my luck" he the look to the lake and smirk" looks like I will have to use another tidal wave"
"I'll take it from here Seiryu" Genjuro said walking towards him he then saw the unconscious Hinata" what happen to Hinata?"
Seiryu blush like a tomato " well sensei I……I was fighting the Behemoth and I guess I was so focus in the fight that I didn't realize that I lost my boxers in the process and she well…….." he blush again.
Genjuro's eyes widened" Seiryu she saw you naked" he then started laughing hard making Seiryu sweat dropped" oh by Kami she saw you naked poor Hinata the poor thing is going to be having nightmares for the rest of her life"
Seiryu frown at his master's comment" whatever sensei so how are you going to carry the Behemoth back to the camp fire?"
"Simple" he said while taking a scroll from his cape he open it next to the giant fish and made a hand seal.
"SEALING JUTSU"
In a puff of smoke the behemoth vanish and it was now printed in the scroll Seiryu sweat dropped.
"Oh yeah a summoning scroll why I didn't think about that?" he then dried himself and put his cloths back.
"If you're done Seiryu let's go back to the campfire the food should be ready by now please carry Hinata"
He nodded and carry the unconscious Hyuga on his back he blush in embarrassment he still couldn't believe that she saw him in his birth date suit.
(This is the most embarrassing thing that has ever happen to me)
It only took them ten minutes to reach the campfire the food was ready Genjuro made some miso soup, Genjuro gave Seiryu a bowl and he took it without thinking he was hungry.
"Mmm delicious as always sensei" Seiryu aid while devouring the soup.
"Well yes someday I might teach you how to cook with perfection"
The two continued eating and Hinata slowly open her eyes as she began to smell the delicious aroma of food her stomach growl of course she was hungry she got up and look at Seiryu who was devouring his soup like there was no tomorrow, as soon as she laid eyes on him she turn the other way and blush she still couldn't get the image of the naked teen out of her mind.
"Well it's about time you woke up Hinata" Genjuro said as he offer a bowl of soup" here I heard your stomach growling and I thought that maybe you were hungry so eat up it's miso soup I made it myself"
Hinata smile while taking the bowl" thank you sensei" she pick her chopsticks and started eating" oh sensei this taste very good"
Genjuro frown" only good don't you mean extremely delicious"
She giggle" yes sensei it's extremely delicious"
"That's more like it people back at mist say it's the best miso soup they have ever tasted"
Hinata continued eating enjoying the delicious meal she forgot that Seiryu was next to her she blush while trying not to look at him while the black hair teen just sighed.
(Great after what happened she hates me now)
After they were done eating they prepare their sleeping bags it was to call a night.
"Goodnight Seiryu goodnight Hinata" Genjuro said
"Night sensei" Seiryu said.
"Night sensei" Hinata said.
"Night Hinata night Seiryu" Genjuro said.
Hinata didn't answer instead she turn the other way not look at him while blushing, Seiryu sighed as settle down on his sleeping bag and eventually fell asleep.
The next day they got their things prepare as they were ready to continued their journey back to the hidden mist village.
"All right you two we are going to continue traveling south from here we still have days to go before reaching mist a few miles from here there's a town well head there and buy food and supplies we will
also spend the night in the inn after that we will continue traveling south it will take us exactly three days to reach mist so let's go"
The two teens nodded and continue traveling, the walk was pretty quiet they were hoping to run into more bandits at least they will have some practice to test their skill and kill the boredom. Hinata was still keeping her distance from Seiryu since last night little incident she didn't even dare to look at him straight in the eyes. Seiryu made a soft sigh he felt miserable ever since last night incident Hinata has been avoiding him and ignoring him it's like she hated him and he didn't blame her after what happened she had every reason to hate him. Genjuro saw the behavior the Hyuga heiress has been showing around his student and he could tell that it was all about what happened last night at the lake, he knew he had to do something so they can finally start talking to each other again after all they were going to training with him for three years so they needed to get along.
After two hours of walking they finally reach the town which it was kind of big and filled with lots of people.
"Well I'm going to the inn and seat our things and I'm also going to the hot baths so Seiryu Hinata give me you back packs I'll put them in your room why don't you two go have a look around the town here buy some food and weapons I'll see you two later" he gave them enough money to buy the things they needed and left.
"Let's go and buy the things Hinata" Seiryu said but the only thing Hinata was not look at him he sighed and they walk to a food shop.
While walking they saw all the kinds of games and foods they were selling they saw a lot of people enjoying the games and the food. Seiryu took a glance at Hinata and he couldn't take it anymore he needed to talk to her, her silence and avoiding him was killing him.
"Hinata I'm sorry for what happened last night at the lake I really am"
Hinata look back at him surprised" what are you talking about Seiryusan it wasn't your fault it was just an accident"
"Yeah and a bad one too I'm sorry I know you must hate me" Seiryu said softly.
"What no…..no of course not I….I don't hate you Seiryusan it was just an accident don't blame yourself"
"I felt bad because you weren't talking to me and you have been avoiding me since last night"
Hinata felt sorry for him" Seiryusan I'm sorry for avoiding you I didn't know you felt bad about it I'm really sorry"
"It's okay you don't have to apologize so we are still friends right?"
"Of course" Hinata said with a smile.
"Great because I don't want to lose your friendship Hinata never" Seiryu while giving her a smile.
Hinata was taken back by his sudden comment she blush a little while feeling very happy but something deep inside her trigger a warm feeling in her heart she didn't know what it was but it made her happy.
"Come on Hinata let's buy the things sensei wants us to get"
Hinata nodded and continued walking the crowded streets of the town, minutes later they arrived at a food shop they bought a few ingredients that Genjuro could use to cook one of his delicious dishes. After leaving the food shop they went to a weapon shop they bought a couple of kunais and shurikens and a couple of explosive seal along with explosive shurikens. After buying the weapons they decided to head to the inn and find their sensei, while walking the streets Seiryu saw one of the games about hitting a target with a couple of balls. But that's not what caught his attention it was one of the prizes shown in display it was a beautiful silver necklace with a round sapphire stone decorated on a silver circle around it.
Seiryu was captivate by the beauty of the necklace he must have it so he told Hinata that he was going to play the game and she follow him to where the game was. He gave his money to the owner of the game and picked three balls which were his three only chances to hit a target and win a prize. He needed to hit the target with the three balls so he could win the big prize which was the necklace he wanted to have so badly. Hinata watch as Seiryu took the balls and in a quick motion hit the three targets she was happy that he won. The game owner gave him the big prize the necklace he took it with pride and show it to the Hyuga heiress.
"What do you think Hinata?"
"It's very beautiful Seiryusan congratulations" she gave him a big smile while keeping her eyes on the beautiful necklace.
"Oh really you think it's pretty?"
"Yeah it is"
"Do you like it?"
"Oh yes I like it very much"
"Fine then close your eyes"
"Huh what for?" Hinata said puzzle.
"Thrust me Hinata close them" he smile at her.
"Okay" she closed her eyes.
Hinata felt something being put on her neck.
"Okay Hinata you can open them now"
When Hinata open her pale eyes she gasp seeing that she was wearing the beautiful necklace she look a the teen with a surprise look.
"Seiryusan I thought you were going to keep the necklace for yourself?"
"Nah I wasn't going to keep it in fact I bought for you" he smile at her.
"What for me but you won it" she said shock not believing what he told her.
"Yeah I won it for you it's a gift the necklace looks feminine so there was no way I was going to wear it and besides it looks very nice on you" he smile again at her.
For Hinata time seems to have stop she couldn't believe it for the first time in her entire life someone was giving her something she felt her heart skipping a beat not knowing why, her cheeks blush while giving the young ninja a warm smile.
"Thank you very much Seiryusan you don't know how much this means to me" she said while some tears escape from her pale eyes.
"I'm glad you like it now come on let's go back to the inn sensei is probably waiting for us"
She nodded while looking at her gift it was truly a beautiful necklace she will never forget this moment, when they arrived at the inn they saw Genjuro standing in front of the door to his room he wasn't wearing his white cape.
"About time you two got here I'm guessing you two are talking to each other again?"
"Yes sensei we are still friends" Seiryu said.
Hinata nodded while smiling.
"Good because I didn't wanted the two of you to stop being friends since I'm going to be training the two of you for three years so it's better to keep a better relation as friends are we clear?"
"Yes sensei" they said in unison.
"All right it's time for bed Hinata you're room is next door to mine and Seiryu"
"Yes sensei goodnight Seiryusan goodnight sensei" she bow before entering her room.
"Goodnight Hinata" Seiryu said before entering the room with Genjuro.
"Sensei thanks for letting me and Hinata walk through the town"
"No problem Seiryu now rest up we'll be leaving in the morning"
"Yes sensei"
Hinata has change her ninja uniform after taking a shower she put a long white shirt reaching to her ankles she got seated on her bed she smile taking off the necklace Seiryu gave her, she could stare at it forever it was truly beautiful it has become into a very prized possession she will forever treasure for the rest of her life. She carefully put it on the small table next to the bed she lied down and she got cover in the sheets, it wasn't long before she closed her eyes and drifted to sleep while thinking about Seiryu.
(Thank you Seiryusan)
The next day they prepare their gear and left the inn they left the town and continued heading south until reaching the water country.
"Seiryu Hinata let's keep up the pace I want to get back to mist as soon as possible"
"Why is that sensei?" Seiryu said.
"Because I'm looking forward to continue my raining with you Seiryu and I'm also looking forward to train you Hinata" Genjuro said with a smile.
"Yes sensei me too" Hinata said happily.
Seiryu sweat dropped (she's going to regret saying that)
Genjuro smile while looking at the road ahead he took a quick glance at the Hyuga heiress and smile he could feel it she had potential and he will make her into a fine strong ninja.
(Hinata will get strong and she will show her ungrateful father how strong and what a great ninja she has become that's a promise)
To be continued
How strong will Hinata get will she even succeed in Genjuro's training so many questions so little time to answer them and so many chapters to go and to write anyway read and review I'm going to finish writing chapter 22 from the Ultimate tournament look forward to it farewell.