Another From Reluctant. This was scrapped because the timeline does not fit the way the story is going now. In this first version of Reluctant, the main struggle for Naruto was learning how to support and balance his obligations with Hinata's insecurities. However, her injury reveal would have occurred much later down the line, after he had assumed the Hokage Hat.
The Hedgehog Dilemma
"As future Hokage, I declare Hinata Hyuuga unable to continue in active ninja duty, due to her impaired Byakugan." Naruto said, with all the authority he could muster, fighting back feelings of turmoil. "This stands until further notice."
Team Eight stood speechless. Kiba's gaping mouth struggled to form a coherent argument or insult. Shino's form remained stock still, whether frozen in outrage or shock was not known. The only sign of his emotions being the increased buzzing of his insects.
"You bastard….TAKE THAT BACK!" growled out Kiba, finally getting out what he needed. "ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR FUCKING MIND?! "
Naruto ignored him, focusing instead on the girl in question.
Hinata searched the impassive gaze of the young man, looking for her kind boyfriend, but found nothing but the cold, professional demeanor of a Hokage. To cry would have been a boon, but she was so stunned, she could only stare blankly at him. She felt as if the world had fallen from beneath her, swallowing up all that she was into a black abyss. Her eyes widened to their limit, lilac depths exposing her very soul.
And for the first time in a long time, she fainted.
"Hinata!?"
"HINATA!"
Their cries broke out in concert. Naruto's Hokage mask broke in concern for his girlfriend, the expression across his face could only be termed absolute devastation. He leapt over his desk, reaching Hinata just before Kiba and held her still form in his arms, her beautiful hair draping gracefully over her.
"Let her go, you bastard." Kiba growled low and threatening, reaching for the girl.
And Naruto did nothing as Kiba wrenched her from his arms and gently carried her out the door, not looking at the still kneeling Hokage.
Shino was left, his insects still buzzing. He paused before exiting and turned to Naruto.
"Why could you not believe in her, the way she did you?"
And with that he left.
'Did I do the right thing?'