Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto
Just so I can clear something up; Naruto left after her convinced Tsunade to take the title Hokage. He is now eighteen.
"Hinata-chan?!" Naruto said as he held his Rasengan six inched from her face.
"Naruto-kun?!" Hinata said in shock as she looked past the Rasengan at Naruto's face.
"Why…" he asked in confusion as he pulled the Rasengan away from her and balled his fist up causing the Rasengan to implode and sent chakra everywhere "Why are you out here?"
"To…" in shock from what he did to the Rasengan "to get you."
"You shouldn't be out here," as he walked over and picked up his hat "you should be home with your father."
"I'm pleased to know you had nothing to do with it," looking at the ground.
"Nothing to do with what?"
"My father was killed by Orochimaru," looking at Naruto with her eyes full of sadness.
"I'm sorry," as he braced her with a hug "is there anything I can do to make you happy?"
"You can come back to the village with me," returning Naruto's hug "Lady Tsunade is giving you a chance to come back; but you need to come back with me or…" rubbing her head into Naruto's chest.
"I don't want to go back to the village," he said gently "but I'll return for you. What do I need to do?"
"Wear a pair of shackles Lady Tsunade gave me," looking up at Naruto with tears in her eyes "and not have any weapons on you."
"Ok," as he wiped the tears from her eyes.
"Thank you," still holding him tightly.
"We need to set up camp for the night," as he managed to get out of Hinata's hug "I'll give you my weapons tonight," as he handed her his kunai bags, scrolls, and throwing stars.
"Why did you join the Akatsuki?" she asked him as she put his weapons and scrolls away.
"I killed Kisame and Itachi-sensei asked me to," as he laid down on the grass.
"You killed one of the seven swordsmen of the mist?"
"I've killed three," looking at her "but only cause I had to."
"Which three?"
"Kisame Hoshigaki, Zabuza Momochi, and Raiga Kurosuki;" looking into the night sky "I didn't have much trouble with any of them" with a sigh "I was expecting the swordsmen of the mist to be powerful, but when you live in a world like this. You can't always get what you want."
"You need to wear these," Hinata said as she handed Naruto the shackles Tsunade gave her.
"But right now?" trying to get out of having to restrict his chakra.
"Well" biting her lip "it can wait till tomorrow when we're closer to the village."
"Thanks," looking back at Hinata "I guess you want to know about my travels."
"I'd like to," with a smile.
"Where to start?" scratching his head "I'll start when I joined the Akatsuki; after I killed Kisame; Itachi-sensei was in need of a pupil, so he asked me to join."
"But they're after the Jinchuuriki," Hinata said slightly angered "why would you join the ones that are after you?"
"After I joined I turned the group into bounty hunters, and protection squads;" looking at Hinata "but now that I'm "captured" they might target the Jinchuuriki" looking at the ground "but they won't succeed."
"How long till they'll know?"
"I told them I'd be back in about a month," with a smile "so after the month is over we'll have a week before they start targeting the Jinchuuriki."
"Then we should hurry and get back to the village," she said as she stood up quickly "the less time we spend out here the more time we'll have to locate the Jinchuuriki."
"I agree; I'll carry your pack" standing up and grabbing Hinata's pack "let's move" as they headed to the Konoha.
The next day around six in the afternoon; "You need to put the shackles on now, Naruto-kun" Hinata said as they stopped about five miles away from the main gate.
"Alright," as he put his hat on and held out his hands so Hinata could put the shackles on "this is going to be a long talk" as he thought about what might happen once he sees Tsunade.
"Don't worry," smiling as she tied a rope to the chains on the shackles "as long as you're with me nothing will happen to you."
"It's not me I'm worried about;" looking at Hinata from under his hat "it's you that I'm worried about. You're leading an Akatsuki member through Konoha; and don't forget, I'm hated by a lot of people."
"I'm the head of my clan now," with a smile "so no one will attack me."
"Ok" wanting to believe what she said "let's go."
Once they got to the main gate four ANBU were awaiting Hinata's return; "So you caught your target," one said "very impressive."
"And from the looks of it," the second said as he looked Hinata over "you didn't sustain any damage."
"What would you expect from Lady Hyuga," the third said as he bowed in respect to Hinata "she is the head of the Hyuga clan."
"We're here to escort you to Hokage-sama's office," the forth said.
"Thank you," Hinata said as she followed the ANBU through the village.
"These people look so surprised" Naruto whispered to Hinata "that you managed to catch an Akatsuki member."
"Well," Hinata said slightly embarrassed "many didn't think I would come back."
"Here we are," the first ANBU said as they approached the Hokage tower "not that far now."
"Thank you" Hinata said with a smile as the doors were opened for her and her captive.
"Lady Tsunade" Shizune said as she opened the door to Tsunade's office "Lady Hyuga is back."
"That was faster than I was expecting," Tsunade said in shock as she looked up from her papers. Tsunade is wearing her usual outfit; white shirt with green pants and red high-heels, her hair pulled back in a pony tail, light brown eyes, and the diamond shaped seal on her forehead.
'Wow,' Naruto thought 'the grandma is still using a gen-jutsu to hide her age.'
"You sent Hinata-san on a mission?! Alone?!" Sakura asked Tsunade in shock and anger. Sakura is the same height as Hinata, her pink hair cut at mid-neck, hazel eyes, wearing a pink skirt, with black shorts under it, and pink shirt that was short enough to show her stomach.
"I know what I'm doing," Tsunade said to Sakura "besides, she's fine isn't she" looking at Hinata.
"But still," Sakura started to say in protest.
"I'm fine Sakura-san" Hinata said smiling "and I completed the mission."
"Lady Tsunade," Shizune said in a serious tone "we'll talk after you're done with this meeting."
"Ugh," Tsunade moaned knowing that a lecture was coming.
"If you tell your ANBU punks to leave" Naruto said from under his hat "I'll talk with you face to face."
"Shut up you Akatsuki teme," the third ANBU said as he started to draw his sword.
"You really don't get that if I wanted to," Naruto laughed "I could escape from these shackles and kill all four of you; do you?"
"That's enough" Tsunade said to the ANBU "leave, I'll be fine."
"Yes Hokage-sama" the ANBU said as they walked out.
"Now that they're gone," Naruto said "Maim, if you don't mind" he said to Hinata "can you take these off so I can take off my cloak?"
"HINATA-SAN" Sakura said trying to stop her "don't!"
"I trust him," Tsunade said as Hinata took off the shackles.
"Thank you," Naruto said as he turned around and spun his cloak as he took it off and hung it on the coat rack "now, when you see my face," as he turned back and pointed at Sakura "don't make a big deal outa who I am."
"Huh?" Sakura asked in confusion.
"Please remove your hat," Tsunade asked him.
"Now" Naruto said as he took off the hat "do you recognize me" looking at Sakura with his face.
"NARUTO?!!!!!" Sakura shouted in shock.
"What did I just tell you?" Naruto shouted at her as Hinata put the shackles back on.
"That's how she captured you," ignoring the fact that he's a member of the Akatsuki.
"Ya," as he sat down in the chair in front Tsunade's desk "now; I'm assuming that you have something to talk to me about" to Tsunade.
"Yes," leaning forward "you have been a member of the Akatsuki for almost six years now…"
"You Baka!" Sakura shouted as she punched Naruto in the face sending him flying across the room and smashing into the wall.
"What the heck was that for?!" Naruto demanded to know.
"You joined the group that's targeting you," as she cracked her knuckles as was about to punch him again "the group that's caused this village so much trouble, why" as she picked him up and was about to punch him again.
"I was asked by Itachi-sensei," as he broke free of Sakura's grip and landed one hit with his arms into her gut.
"Sasuke's brother?!" now pissed.
"If you want a fair fight," Naruto said as he put his arms out so Hinata could unlock them "I'm going to need these off."
"THAT'S ENOUGH!!!" Tsunade shouted and managed to shut them up "I asked Lady Hyuga to bring Naruto-san back because if he would've been gone for another year, he would've had a kill on sight order put on him."
"You're lying" Naruto said to her "you wanted me back because you missed me" with a goofy smile.
"Don't push your luck Naruto," Sakura said.
"You're the one that shouldn't push your luck," as he took a seat again "I have information that you need."
"That's another reason I wanted you back," Tsunade said as she rubbed her head almost as if she was getting a headache "you've been in the Akatsuki for almost six years; so you must have some sorta information to give us."
"Depends on what I'll get in return" leaning back in the chair.
"You haven't changed" Sakura said as she fought the urge to punch Naruto again.
"I can give you full pardon," Tsunade said "an apartment, and steady pay."
"What will my restrictions be?"
"You must keep the shackles on while in the village, you are to be in Lady Hyuga's care, and you can't have weapons on you at anytime other than a mission that requires them."
"Sounds like there's more," with a sigh.
"You will report all activities to me, you will take part in any events I tell you to, and you will report back to me, while you're in the village, every night."
"Ugh," Naruto moaned as he slammed his head into Tsunade's desk "why don't you just throw me into a cage?"
"The elders suggested that," Tsunade said.
"What the heck," as he stood up "but whatever, with me "captured" the Akatsuki will start to target the Jinchuuriki;" he pulled out a small book from his pocket "here's a list of known Jinchuuriki, the beast they have, and their location" he threw the book onto Tsunade's desk "I'll give you more when I feel like it" as he walked over to Hinata and they walked out.
"If I don't kill him" Tsunade said as her eye twitched "someone will."
"Still disrespectful," Sakura said as the door closed.
"Where would you like to eat Naruto-kun?" Hinata asked Naruto as they walked through the halls to leave the tower.
"Ichiraku Ramen Shop," without hesitation.
"Same old Naruto-kun" Hinata said with a smile.
At Ichiraku Ramen Shop; "What would you like to have Lady Hyuga?" the owner asked Hinata.
"A bowl of pork ramen," she answered.
"And for your strange friend" looking at Naruto who had his hat on covering his face.
"Large bowl of steak ramen" Naruto said.
"Ok," the owner said as he started cooking.
"Would you like to hear more of my travels, Hinata-chan" Naruto asked Hinata.
"Sure," with a smile.
"After about a year," Naruto started.
"Hinata-san" they heard someone call out "there you are," a man said as he walked into the shop; he has a light blue jacket with fur along the hood, and green pants, with red triangles that are upside down under his brown eyes.
"Hey Kiba-san" Hinata said to him.
"Who's the strange guy" he whispered to Hinata and pointed at Naruto.
"You really don't know?" Hinata asked.
"Kiba-san" he heard Naruto say "BAD DOG" beat Kiba with a rolled up news paper.
"What the hell" Kiba shouted as he ran trying to stop getting hit by the news paper "Akamaru" he called out. A giant white dog appeared from nowhere and grabbed Naruto by his fish net shirt.
"Damn it Kiba-san," Naruto said as he fought to get away from the dog "you still can't take a joke!"
"Naruto?!" Kiba asked in shock.
"Ya, now can you tell Akamaru to let me down" as he gave up fighting the dog.
"Akamaru, you can put him down," Kiba said as he petted Akamaru.
"Thank you," he sniffed the air "ramen is ready" he ran back into the shop and sat down next to Hinata.
"Same old Naruto," Kiba said shaking his head.
"So like I was saying," Naruto said to Hinata as they got their ramen "a year after I left, I was able to use three tails. I killed Kisame with only one" as he took a bite of ramen "I learned the fighting styles from everyone in the group, and I forced them to become a bounty hunter and protection unit."
"Why'd they agree?" Hinata asked in confusion.
"Well" Naruto said scratching his head "when I could fight the leader of the group on equal ground… I guess you can say fear."
"That does sound like a good reason," as she finished her bowl of ramen "I'm glad you decided to come back with me" as she rested her head on Naruto's shoulder.
'Normally she blushes and passes out if I just touch her' Naruto thought as he looked at Hinata 'she's changed a lot. I just hope I haven't changed too much to be with her.'
"What's wrong?" Hinata asked Naruto seeing something was on his mind.
"Nothing," with a smile as he kissed her forehead "nothing at all." Right as he lifted his head from kissing Hinata's forehead she blushed and passed out into Naruto's arms. 'Then again' he thought to himself 'some things never change.'
"Hinata-chan" Hinata heard as she started to wake up "Hinata-chan" she opened her eyes seeing Naruto and the owner of the shop over her "thank god you're ok," Naruto said with a sigh.
"What happened" Hinata asked as she sat up.
"You passed out," Naruto said as he scratched the side of his face "it was my fault; sorry."
"It's ok Naruto-kun" as she got up.
"Hard to believe you're finally back Naruto-san" the owner said "I last saw you after you returned with Lady Tsunade."
"Ya," thinking about where all he's been.
"We should get back to the compound" Hinata said to Naruto "we'll see you around" they started to leave when she remembered "sorry, how much do we owe you?"
"Nothing," the shop owner said "Naruto-san paid for it."
"Hinata-chan," Naruto said wanting to get going "it's getting late."
"Right," as she walked off with Naruto.
"So," Naruto asked as they walked to the Hyuga compound "where will I be staying?"
"They didn't rebuild the apartment after you blew it up," pointing at an old building that used to be Naruto's apartment "so I guess you can stay at the Hyuga compound with me."
"I don't think that'd be a good idea," as he felt a strange hatred directed at him as they walked past restaurants and houses.
"You'll be fine," starting to insist "you can have the room next to mine."
"Ok," remembering he's under Hinata's care "but if anything happens I'll need you to take off these shackles."
"That's no problem," with a smile.
"How long does this chain get" as he expanded his arms and the chain didn't tug with resistance, but more chain links seemed to add on to it.
"That's cool" Hinata said looking at the chain as Naruto expanded and retracted his arms and the chain seemed to adjust to the length it needed to be.
"It's been a while since I was here," looking at the swing outside the academy where they went to learn how to be ninjas.
"Yes," Hinata agreed looking at the door "that was seven almost eight years ago."
"Ya," in a sad tone "I remember that many parents were saying it was good that I failed the exam to get outa the academy. And that they couldn't image what "the Demon-brat" would do if I ever got true ninja training."
"I'm sorry," as she hugged Naruto gently "let's keep walking; you don't need to be having flashbacks like those."
"Ya," still in a sad tone as he returned her hug and they continued walking to the compound.
When they got to the compound it wasn't exactly the quiet welcome home Hinata was expecting; "You brought that Demon-brat HERE!!" Naruto heard in the other room as he sat alone unable to do anything without making it harder on Hinata.
"He isn't a Demon-brat," he heard Hinata say to the clan "he's Naruto Uzumaki, and deserves to be treated with respect."
"He's a brat that likes to pull pranks on everyone," from another Hyuga.
"That was before Iruka-sensei talked with him as an equal," he heard Hinata saying "even the third Hokage looked at him as another human being; not like he's a demon."
"That doesn't change the fact that he's the Jinchuuriki of the Kyuubi," two Hyuga said at the same time.
"That doesn't make him the Kyuubi;" he heard Hinata argue "just because he has the Kyuubi in him doesn't mean he's a demon. Itachi Uchiha killed the entire Uchiha clan; does that make Sasuke Uchiha a murder?"
"No," several Hyuga answered in shame.
"I rest my case;" Hinata said "he's staying here. And he is to be treated with respect."
"Yes Lady Hyuga," all the Hyuga said at once.
"Naruto-kun" Hinata said as she walked into the room Naruto was waiting in "it's settled, you're staying here with me."
"It didn't sound like they were too happy about it," looking at Hinata with sadness.
"They don't know you like I do," offering Naruto a hand up "they've let prejudges get the better of them."
"There seems to be a lot of that here in the leaf village," as he took Hinata's hand up "I'm already starting to regret coming back."
"Don't think like that," as she lead Naruto to his room "this is your room" as she opened the door to a large room which had a single sized bed, a dresser, a mirror, and two open walls.
"Thanks," as he walked into the room and sat on the bed "I'll see you in the morning."
"If you need anything I'm right next door," as she closed the door and walked to her room.
"Why didn't I think this through;" Naruto asked himself "I'm normally not this careless. I guess it's too late to second guess" looking at the empty walls "I can use this wall for a mount for my trophies" with a smile thinking about his travels and victories.
In the morning; "Lady Hinata," Hinata heard as someone pounded on her door "Lady Hinata, the Demon-brat is missing!!"
"WHAT DID I SAY ABOUT CALLING HIM THAT?!" she shouted as she answered the door.
"There's more," the Hyuga said "your sister is missing."
"Hanabi-chan," in shock as she ran to Hanabi's room and threw the door open to see it empty "fan out see if you can find her."
"I think you can relax," Neji said pointing out the window "they're out there." Neji is five foot seven, his hair down his back stopping at his waist, he's wearing a white Hyuga robe, with his curse mark visible; an X in the center of his forehead with a line on each side of it.
"Naruto-kun," Hinata called out to Naruto.
"Ya," Naruto side as he set Hanabi down "what's up."
"Come on" Hanabi said in disappointment "we're still playing." Hanabi is five foot even, her hair like Hinata's, and in a Hyuga robe.
"Sorry, Hanabi-san" Naruto said with a smile "your sister wants me right now."
"You gave us a scare," Hinata said to Naruto when he walked into the building.
"How," in confusion "I wasn't even off the grounds; besides" as he held up his forearms "with these on I can't really do much."
"Then" Hinata said looking from Naruto to the other clan members "you guys owe Naruto-kun an apology."
"Am I missing something?" still confused.
"We jumped to the conclusion that" one member started to say "because Hanabi-chan wasn't in her room and you weren't in your room either; that you kidnapped her."
"You thought I did WHAT" as a tick mark appeared on his forehead "DO YOU THINK I'M THAT STUPID!! OR DO YOU JUST THINK I'M SOME DEMON!!!!!"
"Naruto-kun," Hinata said trying to calm him down "please clam down; they don't know you well enough yet and…"
"THINK I'M THE KYUUBI?!" Naruto shouted cutting her off at mid-sentence "THAT I'D JUST KIDNAP SOMEONE THAT'S RELATED TO SOMEONE I TRUST AND ADORE?!"
"We're sorry," the members said as they got onto the ground and put their heads on the floor "please forgive us."
"I'm going for a walk," Naruto said as he walked out of the room and left the compound.
"I never held a grudge against him for what he did during the Chunin Exams to me" Neji said looking at Hinata "because I had it coming. Naruto-san wasn't the type of guy to stay mad at someone for very long, so give him till dinner, I'm sure he'll be calmed down by then."
"I fear it might not be that easy" Hinata said as she watched Naruto leave the grounds "like he said; he has the Kyuubi in him, and many people in the village hate him for that reason. They attacked him, threw him out of their restaurants, even the hospital wouldn't treat him. The amount of rage he has in him because of what this village has done isn't the amount of rage any human should have, I just hope it can be tamed before it blinds him."
"Why did Naruto-kun leave" Hanabi asked as she tugged at Hinata's robe.
"He's just going for a walk," trying to keep Hanabi calm.
With Naruto; "I'm really hating the decision to come back" as he sat on the porch of the destroyed building that used to be his apartment "I was at peace when I was away from here," thinking back to how the people treated him as an equal in other towns and villages "the Akatsuki knew I'm a Jinchuuriki but still agreed to let me join instead of killing me; Itachi-sensei helped me learn to control the Kyuubi's chakra and be able to keep the demon cloak under my control. The only reason I really came back was for Hinata-chan; but I'm starting to think that was a very bad idea."
"Naruto-san" he heard below him "what are you doing in that old building?"
'Great' Naruto thought to himself 'Sakura-san, that's one headache I don't need.'
"Are you going to answer my question or just stare into space?" Sakura asked him.
"This used to be my apartment before I left," Naruto said quietly "Sakura-san, I need to know something."
"What?"
"How many people know I joined the Akatsuki?"
"Not many," counting on her fingers to make sure she remembered correctly "six."
"That's good," with a sigh "I hope no one else will find out; I have enough problems from the villagers already."
"When I found out that you're a Jinchuuriki" Sakura said "I felt bad for treating you how I did back in the academy, and on missions. Always fussing at you about screwing up, yelling at you for trying to help, and when we went to the land of waves, on our first mission, I was ready to kill you for almost making us turn back because of the poison that you were hit with."
"You didn't know then," Naruto said as he stood up "besides; your threats then were nothing compared to what actually happened to me by just the villagers" holding his are where he got cut with a steak knife back when he first met Hinata.
"I just wanted to say," Sakura started to say trying to fight her pride "I'm sorry."
"It's ok," Naruto said as he jumped down "you remember how Zabuza got away" with a slight laugh.
"Ya," remembering what happened "that Haku guy gave his life so that Zabuza could make a run for it."
"Well," looking Sakura in the eyes "I found him; and killed him."
"Why?"
"He recognized me and tried to attack Itachi-sensei," eyes filling with regret "because I was near him, because he was training the Jinchuuriki of the Kyuubi. Hard to believe that he was able to figure that out with just one fight against me."
"It must be hard being a Jinchuuriki."
"You have no idea," as he walked away. 'Damn, almost started crying;' he thought as he wiped his face as secretly as possible 'people always fear what they don't understand. If more people would've tried to understand me better, I might not have left.'
About an hour later; "I can't believe it's still here" Naruto said as he took his usual secret route to an underground waterfall "after six years" looking at the carvings in the wall he made, which were now barely visible "I remember sitting here for hours trying to think of a cool Hokage title for myself" running his hand along the walls "coming here just so I could be alone, and away from harm" as he sat underneath the waterfall "and after every mission, no matter how big, coming here and trying to increase my chakra" as he leaned his head back and let the waterfall soak his head "just as I remember it," smiling "just as quiet, just as peaceful, just as cool" leaning back into the waterfall letting himself get soaked from head to toe. Just as he got comfortable the tavern shook, "what the fuck" he asked himself looking around seeing that the tavern was fine and the shaking was coming from elsewhere "That's bull shit" as he got up out of the water "they put a training ground right above this place!" Naruto got out of the tavern and found the area right above the waterfall "Are you two complete morons?" he shouted to two figures that were locked together in combat. One about five foot ten, with silver-like hair; the other about five foot six with raven black hair.
"Huh," the silver haired one said looking over to Naruto "where have I seen that guy before?"
"In a village on a mission?" the raven haired one suggested.
"No, somewhere else."
"Are you two even listening to me?" Naruto said as he walked closer to the two.
"Could it be?" the raven haired one asked.
"Naruto-san" the silver haired one said "it's been a while."
"Kakashi-sensei?" Naruto asked in confusion.
"Wow," Kakashi said as he put his hand on Naruto's shoulder "you've gotten taller." Kakashi hasn't changed much if at all, he has his hair spiked up by his headband which is covering his Sharingan left eye, standard blue one piece outfit with the green Jonin vest over it.
"Then this must be," looking from Kakashi to the raven haired one "Sasuke?"
"Where've you been you Baka?" Sasuke is wearing his black outfit, which has the Uchiha fan on the back, elbow guards, with his left arm wrapped in a bandage, his headband on his forehead, and onyx eyes.
"None of your damn business," not wanting to tell him "you don't see me asking you stupid questions do you?"
"What brings you up here?" Kakashi asked Naruto.
"You're training right above an underground waterfall," looking back at Kakashi "I'd appreciate it if you'd move your fight to a different location."
"Oh," in shock that there's a waterfall underneath their feet "sorry; we'll move the training back to training ground seven."
"Thanks," as he started to walk off.
"Naruto" he heard Sasuke said "you up for a sparring match?"
"Can't" holding up his forearms "damn shackles cut off my chakra."
"Why does he need shackles?" Sasuke asked Kakashi.
"It's complicated."
"Huh" Naruto heard a hawk above him then land in front of him "what the…" seeing something tied to its leg "great, grandma Tsunade wants me" as he read the message.
