A/N: I will try to post my notes at the end of chapters from now on unless something needs to be said before the reading is done. Also note that, when I think its necessary, I will list the jutsu's at the end of the chapter in both the Japanese (in chapter) with the English translation. However, if nobody cares about this I will leave those off because that just adds false length to the words listing for this story.

I removed the possible cross overs from the summary listing. Reason being I don't consider Kenshin to be a true cross-over since I have made him apart of the world (just wait and see). I could have just as easily created an OC for the job but like Kenshin as a character so I thought it best to use someone people might recognize (and I really liked him).

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto or any anime for that matter. Oh well.

Chapter 3 – Naughty Words! Bad Dog!

"Ugh..." The first thing that Naruto noticed was that he was laying on something extremely soft and comfortable. The second thing was that there was a slight pressure on his left arm that made it so that he couldn't move it. Last was that he didn't have a shirt on and something was gently tracing lines on his chest. Hesitantly he opened his eyes... Only to see Hinata laying on his left arm and Ino on his right tracing on his chest while smiling.

"Well hello sexy..." Ino purred very sensually. "You know, after walking in on us in the hot-springs it was all we could do not to have our way with you right there." Ino smirked slightly and moved to where she was partially up on Naruto's chest. It was then that he noticed he only had his boxers on while Ino had a on a tight shirt and short shorts. "Hinata and I thought we would move you up here to wait for you to wake up so... we... could... have some... fun..." With each word Ino drew closer to Naruto.

Naruto was now turning shades of red that could put Hinata to shame. Looking away from Ino Naruto finally noticed what Hinata was wearing. She had on a pair of lavender panties with a loose, a few sizes to big, orange shirt on that looked as though it might reach mid thigh when standing. What happened next surprised both Ino and Naruto.

Ino was forced to move quickly out of the way as Hinata, in her sleep, rolled over and started to use Naruto's shoulder as a pillow. Slowly Hinata, still asleep, started squirming and moaned a little. "Mmmmm... Naruto-kun... Mmmmm..."

Ino could only blink before Naruto passed out. Seeing the two she instantly sprinted out of the room. As soon as she was out of ear shot she started laughing and rolling around on the floor. This was just to much for her. 'Who would have thought that Hinata was a closet pervert?! This is just too rich! I was just hoping to embarrass Naruto and then wake up Hinata and see her reaction, but this is more than I could have hoped for! I need a camcorder NOW!'

Quickly Ino searched the house, finding a small camcorder in a desk drawer downstairs, and returned to the room. She was immediately grateful for having found the camcorder and started rolling. 'I don't know if I can handle this or not! Its just to damn much!'

Hinata, while Ino was gone, had proceeded to get on top of Naruto was still asleep. She was also still moaning slightly and moving a little. Ino proceeded to take a few candid shots of her friend and Naruto before zooming out to get a full shot of the entire scene.

"Mmmm... Faster Naru-kun... Mmmm... I've been naughty... Spank me Naru-kun..."

After that the last bit was recorded Ino shut off the device and could not, no matter what she tried, contain the laughter anymore. She immediately ran out of the room laughing hard enough to cause her to almost pass out while slamming the door behind her. This of course woke Hinata up with a start at such a loud noise.

Sitting up instantly Hinata looked around herself. It took only a moment to realize where she was. "The master bedroom? But what am I doing..." It was then that she noticed a slight pressure between her legs and finally looked down... First, she was on top of Naruto causing an instant blush, especially since he didn't have a shirt on. 'Mmmm... Naru-kun, you might have had the a good body before leaving, but the training has turned you into one sexy hunk of a man. Sas-gay fan girls, take that!' Her eye's slowly started trailing on downwards and she realized that not only was Naruto only in boxers, but she only had panties and a shirt on. And that pressure? 'Oh my... So... Big... Must uncover... Must touch...' Her hand started to move on its own towards the bulge in his boxers before Hinata's sweet, still somewhat shy side, took over. Realizing what she was about to do Hinata proceeded to faint and fall forward to the side of Naruto. Thud

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Tsunade was having a pretty good day. She had finished the dreaded paperwork, drank a little sake, spoke to Naruto, and was now returning home. 'I wonder if he has returned home yet?... Probably still out looking for Hinata or eating ramen knowing him.'

As Tsunade slowly walked to the front of the house she could have sworn she heard loud laughing as well as some sort of banging noise. Stepping into the house she made her way to the living room. There, rolling around on the floor banging her fist into it, was a fully dressed and purple face Ino. Apparently she was having trouble breathing through all the laughing.

"Ino?... Whats going on? Why are you here and why are you laughing so hard?..." Tsunade cocked an eyebrow at the sight of the girl in front of her. Over the last year she had tested Ino a few times over basic healing jutsu's as it seemed that Hinata had taken and started, in her free time, showing Ino the basics of being a medic-nin. It also seemed that Hinata and Ino had forged some form of close, almost sisterly, friendship.

After wiping the tears from her eyes Ino turned to look at the Hokage. "I'm sorry Hokage-sama. It is just that Naruto and Hinata are so easy to tease and manipulate... And Hinata's a closet pervert." Ino almost started laughing again but was able to hold it in.

"...Ok, I'm curious so I'll bite. What happened exactly to make you laugh like that? And what do you mean Hinata's a closet pervert?..."

Ino spent the next couple of minutes retelling to Tsunade what had transpired over the course of the last half-hour. Oh course Tsunade was finding parts of it hard to believe until the blond broke out the camcorder and replayed it.

"Mmmm... Faster Naru-kun... I need it... I've been naughty... Spank me Naru-kun..."

At first Tsunade paled. That was her sweet little Hinata, the one that was to marry her little gaki Naruto? She had to replay it just to be sure. By the end of it though Tsunade's cheeks had reddened from the embarrassment of it and she had started to laugh slightly. Yes, that was her sweet Hinata, but who knew that under that sweet candy coating there was a spicy center?

Handing the camcorder over, Tsunade had to ask. "Ino, where are they now?"

Smirking slightly, "Well, since I slammed the door running out of there laughing I would have thought that one or both of them would have waken up. So, either they did and did it..." Tsunade now looked ghostly white, "...or, which ever one, if not both, that awoke passed back out after seeing the position they were in."

Turning and moving as quick as possible without seeming to be in a rush or worried, Tsunade started moving towards the stairs and the second floor. "I think that maybe I should check on them to make sure nothing has happened. After all, we don't need Hinata getting pregnant and I haven't shown her the birth control jutsu yet."

Following, it was Ino's turn to pale just a bit at the last part. "What do you mean she doesn't know it? I thought that was something that all Shinobi, male or female, had to know in case that sort of thing came up in a mission?"

"Remember Ino, they didn't teach that in the academy. They sent home letters for parents to teach it before graduation. Sadly, without a mom and a dad in denial, Hinata never learned and Naruto never had anyone to teach it to him. Neither of them would have thought to ask one of the nurses to teach it to them either like the kids without shinobi parents do. I didn't teach either one yet because I was afraid Hinata or Naruto might be just a little tempted to use it and not use it correctly."

Now Ino wasn't so sure it was a good thing to leave them alone. "I really don't want a bunch of pale eyed, blond haired idiots running around." A slight shiver ran down her spine. "No offense to Hinata, I've grown to love her like a sister, but I really think one Naruto is enough. This town isn't ready for a bunch of mini-Naruto's running around reeking havoc."

Tsunade on the other hand smiled slightly at that thought. 'Little Naruto babies running around... Sure he might be annoying, but I would love to help raise his kids. Smirk Between Hinata and I, we ought to be able to control the little devils.'

Seeing the smirk, Ino couldn't help but comment. "You actually want little Naruto's running around don't you?" Tsunade saw Ino grin just like another blond she knew. "You are probably hoping to walk in on them right now aren't you?... I bet your a closet pervert just like Hinata is..." Ino laughed hard seeing the great and mighty Hokage stumble slightly in her walk.

"No! Thats not it at all..." 'Damn kids, no respect these days!' "True, I would love to see a bunch of blond haired gaki's running around... I would prefer that he wait till after the wedding to actually have any though."

'After the wedding?... That makes it sound like they are already getting married. Did I miss something?' Ino was now slightly confused. 'Guess it might be time to drill Hinata for information later, make sure I didn't miss something.'

Arriving outside the bedroom door the two blonds made there way in slowly. What they saw was Hinata laying beside Naruto with a pleased, though not overly pleased, looking smile with Naruto in a deep, and peaceful sleep. As they watch a moment Naruto shifted and, using his left arm, pulled Hinata, tight against his side. Hinata, still asleep somehow, responded by wrapping her legs around one of his and used her one free arm to hug him.

Smiling gently Tsunade moved over and threw a blanket over the happily sleeping couple before dragging Ino, who had an impish gleam in her eye's, away from them. "I think that it is best if we leave them be. After all the excitement that they had earlier they will probably sleep for a while."

Ino looked disappointed. "Fine... But you know, I think Naruto might be a closet pervert himself."

Tsunade whirled around on the young girl. "Listen, Hinata might be a closet pervert, but there is no way that Naruto is. He's too good for that. Anyway, Hinata's reaction isn't that unusual to have towards someone you love."

Ino's eyebrow cocked a little at after hearing the Hokage's response. "Why Hokage-sama, I do believe your trying to play the love doctor and get those two together."

'If you only knew Ino that they were already going to be getting together her really soon.' "I don't think I will have to worry about that one bit Ino. I have a feeling it will all work out in the end."

Tsunade turned to continue back downstairs to relax, completely missing the look by Ino. 'Thats it, for Tsunade to not be worried about it, acting like it has all but already happened, something is up. I must know!'

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Namikaze Compound – Master Bedroom – 8:30 am Next Morning

Naruto was having a very pleasant dream. He had arrived back in Konoha with Ero-sennin, saw Tsunade, had a pleasant conversation with Hiashi, and got to see Hinata topless. Yes, a very pleasant dream. As he started to stir though he noticed a slight weight and pressure along his left side. Opening his eyes he found himself looking down on a mess of dark, indigo colored hair. Suddenly his senses come to life and he remembered everything from the previous day. 'Shit! What am I going to do... I have to get out of here before she wakes up!... This just will not do... She will kill me for sure thinking I took advantage of her!... But whats that smell... Its so soothing... Is that lilac with a touch of lavender?' Realizing that it was coming from Hinata Naruto decided that he couldn't get up without waking her anyway so he might as well enjoy it.

Hinata for her part was starting to stir too. 'What a nice, soft, pillow... Squeeze Such a soothing heartbeat too... ...Heartbeat?' Slowly opening her eye's Hinata is slightly startled to realize that she was actually holding onto someone else while laying in bed. Suddenly her memories returned of what had happened earlier (not realizing it was the next morning).

"I see your up Hime..."

Slightly startled by the voice Hinata quickly sat up a little and turned her head so that she was staring into startling blue eye's that seemed as deep as the ocean. Blush "Hello Naruto-kun... I'm sorry for falling asleep on you like that..." 'Not that I minded...'

Smiling in return, with traces of a faint blush, Naruto stared back into Hinata's eye's. It reminded him of looking into a full moon on a quiet summers night. Sure, her eye's were by far better looking than the moon with their soft lavender tinting, but while he was away training, the full moon reminded him of his Hinata. "Its ok Hime, I didn't mind one bit... If fact... I really enjoyed it."

Immediately Hinata lit up with several different shades of red. 'Oh no oh no oh no!... What does he mean?! He really like it! Did something happen!? Do I still have my panties on!? Wait! I don't remember being under a cover when we went to sleep!! OH NO! What don't I remember!'

Confused by the panic in Hinata's eye's, Naruto gently took her cheek in his hand and started rubbing with his thumb. "Whats wrong Hime?..." Seeing her glancing at them under the covers Naruto finally realized what was wrong. "Hinata-chan, don't worry. Nothing like that happened. I just slept really well last night with you by my side. Both Blush Also, I really liked waking up with you here. I'll admit, I panicked at first as I thought something must of happened... But then I smelt lilac and lavender. It was so soothing, the smell, that I just decided to enjoy myself."

Hinata was ever so slightly relieved, and disappointed, that nothing had happened. She was extremely pleased that Naruto had enjoyed waking up next to her though since that was important, to her, in a marriage. "Naruto-kun... I really enjoyed waking up with you too..." Hinata rested her head back down on Naruto's chest. After a moment it hit her and she bolted from the bed.

Startled by the sudden urgency that Hinata was showing Naruto got up and tried to figure out what was wrong. "Hime?... Hime? Hinata-chan?... Whats wrong? Is it something I can help with?" As he watched Hinata had found her clothing and disappeared into a walk-in closet to change. Standing outside the door he could hear her mumbling.

"Father is going to be so upset. He's going to kill me... I can't believe we spent all night together..."

Just as Naruto was about to say something Hinata came bursting back out of the closet fully dressed. Finally, for the first time, he was able to get a good look at Hinata. Her hair had grown and was pulled into a small ponytail that ended just between the shoulder blades with bangs that hung down in the front to frame her face slightly. For clothing she had on a snug black shirt with long sleeves, a light lavender colored loose fitting sleeveless vest, a pair of black shinobi pants that were taped at the bottom of each leg, with full toe shinobi sandals on her feet. She also had a kunai holster strapped to her left leg. Hinata had, he noticed, grown to a respectable 5'4" and under the clothes you could tell she had curves in all the proper places. (AN: No, I will not try to describe proportions right now, but know that she is firm and proportionate. This mean she won't have a chest the size of Tsunade's or hips that are wider than the Panama Canal.)

Hinata stopped mid step seeing Naruto just standing there, staring at her. "Is something wrong Naruto-kun?" Hinata started to check herself over just to make sure that she hadn't forgotten anything.

"N-N-No Hinata-chan... I just... I mean... Blush" Naruto's mind just froze. Before he left his Hinata was definitely cute and very pretty. Now though, she was just gorgeous. Definitely far prettier than any of the women Jiraiya would sometimes show up with when he was drunk.

Seeing Naruto struggle Hinata couldn't help but turn a slight shade of red. 'Well, at least he's attracted to me. Then again, I might have to worry if he wasn't. Seems like most of the young men in this village are. Time for a little fun though.' Slowly, forgetting about her father for the moment, Hinata walked toward Naruto with a definite sway in her hips. "Naruto-kun, don't you find me attractive?" she purred out. When she reached him she slowly leaned onto his chest and started drawing with her finger on his muscles. 'I like that I can tease him like this. It's nice not being the one embarrassed for once.'

Naruto, for his part, was trying to move at this point. He just wanted to grab his clothing and run and change somewhere away from Hinata. His body though seemed to reject this idea and refused to move in favor of staying near Hinata. As soon as she started to lean on him and trace idly on his chest he started to almost visible glow red. Hinata, seeing his full body blush, just giggled softly to herself. "Hinata-chan, can you not stand so close..."

Pout "Naru-kun... Do you not want me?" Hinata, looking him straight in the eyes continued. "Am I not beautiful enough for you Naruto?"

"NO! It's nothing like that Hinata-chan. I'm just worried... You keep acting like that and I might not be able to control myself much more." Naruto, able to move again, started stroking Hinata's cheek lightly. "If anything your to beautiful Hime. If I don't control myself... Well... You might get hurt, thats all."

Hinata, though slightly confused about the whole 'getting hurt' part, decided it was best to let it go. "It must be something important to him. For now though I'll let it slide. There's no need to push for now." "Come on Naruto, I have to go talk to my dad about last night and would like it if you came."

"Ok, anything for you my Hinata-hime."

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Hyuuga Hiashi was not having a good morning. First, while sitting at breakfast, he had found out that Hinata hadn't returned home the previous day. Second, the Hyuuga council had called him in for a meeting regarding his daughters. They had decided it was close enough to Hinata's birthday that she needed to either find a suitor or have one arranged for her. They had also decided that Hanabi should receive the Caged Bird Seal sooner rather than later stating that it was obvious that Hinata would do as the clan heir and they wouldn't need Hanabi. He had finally convinced them to wait because Hinata might end up marring someone from another clan, specifically an heir, and thus might not be able to fulfill that role in the Hyuuga's. Thirdly and lastly, there was Kiba. Ever since he had turned 16 he had been given partial control of his clan. The Inuzuka's system was based around dogs and as such, now that the heir was of age, he could challenge Tsume for control of the clan as the proper Alpha male. Of course, he couldn't take Tsume's seat on the clan council until he was 18 or she was dead, but that didn't matter. He still had some power within his own clan now just because his mother willingly gave it over to him, and that gave him a big head.

--Flashback--

Hiashi had just finished his meeting with the Hyuuga clan council. They always tired him out something fierce, especially as of late. However he was able to hold them off just a little longer yet again this morning. In a matter of days the announcement of the Namikaze heir, Naruto, would solve everything.

Slowly the door to his study slide open with Neji standing in it. "Hyuuga-sama, Inuzuka Kiba-sama is here and would like an audience with you." With a sigh Hiashi gestured to let him in signaling that he would see him. Neji reluctantly stepped away from the door for a moment before coming back through followed closely by Kiba. Neji proceeded to walk over and assume a position slightly beside and behind were Hiashi sat at his desk to act as a guard.

Gesturing for Kiba to sit Hiashi decided to get it over with. "So Inuzuka-san, what brings you over to the Hyuuga's today?" Kiba had a rather smug look about him. Ever since his birthday 3 months ago he acted like he owned everything and had the right to be anywhere. This disgusted not only Hiashi, but Neji and most of the Hyuuga's couldn't stand him anymore.

"Well Hiashi I was just wanting to talk to you about Hinata-chan." Kiba had a hint of lust in his eye's, like a dog during mating season.

Hiashi and Neji's eyebrow's both twitched. It was so little most wouldn't have recognized it, but to another Hyuuga, it meant that both of them were now beyond annoyed and pissed. "Really? Do tell what it is that you wish to discuss that deals with Hinata-san."

Kiba was totally ignorant of the fact that he had already made both the other occupants of the room mad. "Why, I would like to ask for Hinata's hand in marriage. I know that she would make a great mate and would bear me strong offspring." Kiba smiled in a manner that again reminded Hiashi of a dog going after a another in heat.

"And why would I marry her off? After all, it is her decision is it not who she will be wed to." Hiashi could hardly stand talking to the mutt in front of him. Normally he wouldn't judge someone so harshly, not after that night 3 years ago in the hospital had taught him some humility. Kiba though was rubbing him the wrong way in every direction it seemed.

"Her decision? What do you mean? She's a women, a bitch just like the rest. They are only good for cleaning and breeding. If its money you want I will gladly pay to acquire her for myself."

Hiashi had heard enough. This insolent brat had the nerve to not only come here and not show him proper respect, but then imply that his Hinata was nothing more than a bitch good for only breeding and cleaning! No, that was it. Standing in a barely controlled rage Hiashi tried to keep his voice calm and neutral. "Kiba-san, I do believe that unless you have other matters to discuss that it is time for you to be leaving."

Kiba stood up with irritation clearly written on his face. Didn't they realize the deal that he was making for them? "Come now Hiashi. Who else will take her? I'm not only a clan heir but the leader in all but name. All the other clan leaders are either too old or married. And the male heirs to the major clans? They are all either spoken for or are to lazy to come and seek Hinata out." Kiba started to smile wickedly again. "No, I do believe that its time to sit back down to talk. What other choice do you have?" As he started to re-seat himself, smug in his confidence, he stopped when Neji approached from the side.

"Kiba, last time I check this was the Hyuuga clan estates and I, Hyuuga Hiashi, not Inuzuka Kiba, was the clan head. You have now overstayed your welcome. Unless you want me to have Neji here throw you out like trash, I would recommend that you vacate the premises." Hiashi was almost spitting out the words they were laced with so much venom. At this point there was almost nothing holding him back.

Kiba, finally seeing the position that he was in, decided that for now it might be best to leave. Turning he immediately left through the study door and, with Neji hot on his heels, proceeded out the front gates.

--End Flashback--

That had been almost an hour ago and Hiashi was just now starting to calm down. Figuring that he should address the one problem he still had from the morning, he had taken to searching for Hinata himself. Of course, he could have had Neji or some other branch member do it for him, but the walking helped to calm him down. Also, he had a fairly good idea where Hinata might have been and was headed there now.

As he slowly started making his way up the path towards the Namikaze estate Hiashi allowed a small smile to grace his face. 'This brings back some memories. I really do enjoy what Minato and Kushina did... The path is so peaceful and they built there home in perhaps one of the most beautiful area's around Konoha.' Hiashi was broken from his thoughts though by the sounds of arguing up ahead.

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Kiba was angry. After being thrown out of the Hyuuga compound he had went off in search of Hinata. After all, he might not have convinced Hiashi of anything but all he really needed to do was get Hinata to accept his proposal and he would be all set. Well, that or use that old law he had found concerning clans and marriages, but that was a different bridge to cross at a different time. So, with Akamaru's help, the young Inuzuka had started searching for a recent sent. He was confused when the newest they could find was from the previous day. Following it they eventually started going up towards the Hokage's personal estate. 'Weird, I wonder what she is doing up here?... I can also smell the Hokage pretty strongly and... Ino?... Huh. Wait, who's this? A third mystery person?'

Upon finally reaching the gates of the compound he spotted his target just emerging from the house. 'Must of had a late night working with the Hokage.' The next person to emerge though surprised him and upset him. At first Kiba just dismissed the person as a guard, until he noticed he wasn't wearing a standard Shinobi uniform. Second, he noticed the face of the person emerging. It was then that the smell from earlier clicked. 'Naruto.' Though older, and having a somewhat different smell to him now, 'Kitsune?', then when he was younger, or at least he thought, he was still recognizable due to the hair, eyes, and weird whisker marks. What pissed him off though, what made his blood boil, was when Naruto and Hinata wrapped an arm around each other and proceeded to walk towards the gate. 'What is he doing with his arm around my woman? How dare he!'

Naruto, after saying bye one final time to Tsunade and Shizune, had closed the door and was walking down the path arm in arm with Hinata. It was then that he sensed the slight killing intent coming from the gate area. Looking over at the area he noticed Kiba with what he assumed was a now overgrown Akamaru. Smiling Naruto waved at him with he free arm calling out. "Hey Kiba! Whats up you smelly Mutt? Something wrong?"

Hinata, who had just been too relaxed to notice anything, looked up at hearing Naruto call out. 'Kiba?' She really didn't want to put up with him. Ever since his birthday he had, in her opinion, been acting as bad as that stupid Uchiha had. There was a difference though in their respective attitudes. Unlike Sasuke, whom some now questioned as being gay, Kiba had, quiet literally, been sniffing around women recently.

--Flashback – 3 days ago--

Hinata had been out practicing in training ground 7 near the memorial stone. It was one of her favorite spots to practice and train because Naruto used to train here with Team 7. Being here made it feel like he was still around sometimes. It was while she had leaned up against the same post that she knew Naruto had once been tied to that Kiba arrived interrupting her thoughts.

"Why hello Hinata-chan, fancy meeting you out here." Kiba smirked as he approached Hinata.

Hinata, for her part, wasn't pleased at all to see the onetime Inuzuka teammate. She had just finished some serious training and was daydreaming about her Naruto-kun when he interrupted her. Hinata also had heard the rumors that Kiba had, since his birthday, been turning slightly lecherous and chasing women around. Hinata decided to be polite and just hope that Kiba would leave soon. "Yes, well, it is quiet well known that I come here often to train." 'And to think of Naruto-kun, but I'll leave that out.' "May I help you with something? I was just about to start back in on my training."

Seeing Hinata rise from the ground Kiba's smirk widened as he became excited. Closing his eyes he slowly approached Hinata smelling the air around her. This of course made Hinata very agitated. Before she could say something Kiba spoke up. "Mmm... Hinata-chan... You smell delicious. Your natural scent mixed with that of sweat is absolutely intoxicating..."

Hinata was not only becoming increasingly uncomfortable, but also extremely upset. Kiba was now currently walking around her sniffing the air and eying her like some piece of meat to eat. "Kiba, I don't appreciate you looking at me in such a way. It is neither wanted or necessary."

Kiba, seemingly not hearing her, reached up and took a small bit of her hair in his hand to smell. Before he could smell it though Kiba found his hand slapped away. "Hey! Err... Don't you know its a compliment and honor to be selected by the Alpha male?"

Hinata was just stunned stupid. "Compliment?... Honor?!..." Turning on Kiba, who had made his way behind her Hinata was now pissed. "ALPHA MALE!! You, Inuzuka Kiba, are NOT the Alpha male around here. Nor am I some bitch that you can come sniffing around and hope to impress with your new found confidence and power." Hinata was sure to put as much venom and sarcasm into the last word as possible.

Kiba waved his hands in front of him in a combination dismissive and protective manner. "Hey now. There's no need to get all upset. I was just trying to pay you a compliment." Kiba turned and finally started leaving. "Just remember, I am the Alpha male now."

After he had finally gotten a little ways off Hinata turned around and, in a cry of anger and frustration at one of the training logs (being careful subconsciously to not hit the one Naruto had been tied to years ago) she, with a single chakra enhanced Juuken strike, turned the log into splinters.

--End Flashback--

Smirk "Well well well... If it isn't the dead last, Uzumaki Naruto." Naruto started scowling at the 'dead last' comment. Kiba though just started to look a little darker. "Now then, what are you doing with your arm around my girl?"

Both Hinata and Naruto were stumped by this comment. Hinata, recovering first, responded. "Your girl?! Since when have I ever shown an interest in you Kiba? And when did I become YOUR girl?" Turning to lean more into Naruto's side Hinata smirked right back at Kiba. "I've made my choice little puppy. Nobody can measure up to my Naru-kun here."

Naruto couldn't help but look down at Hinata and smile widely. Kiba though wasn't happy. "Why you little bitch. I'll show you who the top dog in this group is. I'm a Jounin and a clan leader while Naruto is a nothing Genin orphan!" Kiba was starting to get furious at being denied by what he considered his Hinata. "As the Alpha I'm claiming you as mine Hinata."

Hinata wasn't hearing any of this though. "Inuzuka, I'm giving you one warning as the apprentice of the Hokage. You are to remove yourself from the Hokage's property and not return without invitation."

Kiba just scoff at this. "What are you talking about? We are all clearly outside the compound which means we are back on Konoha public property."

Hinata couldn't help but let the huge smirk appear on her face. "I do believe that you are mistaken Inuzuka. The property extends all the way back down the mountain to the start of the path that leads up to the gate. This wall only encompasses the main household and out-buildings. The land outside it though is still the Hokage's property... Also, I am not some thing that you can just claim as yours. I don't care who you are, I don't love you... In fact, the longer I've talked to you recently to less I even like you."

Growling Kiba took a step forward. "I don't care if you are the Hokage's apprentice, I will not be thrown off this land by you! Also, you WILL be coming with me!"

Naruto, who had been quiet the entire time, noticed the sudden aggressiveness in Kiba posture. Silently he moved Hinata so that he was standing slightly in front of her. During the entire conversation Naruto had been stunned. He had always known that Kiba could be brash and blunt, but this was ridiculous. After all, even he, dense as he was, could tell that Hinata didn't want anything to do with him currently. "Kiba, I don't know whats going on here, but its obvious even to me that Hinata wishes to be left alone by you."

"You stay out of this Naruto, nobody asked you for your opinion." Kiba was now beyond pissed. "If she won't come willingly then I will take her by force!"

This was the scene that Hiashi walked in on. There stood Kiba, no more than 50 feet from Naruto and Hinata, just outside the gates of the old Namikaze compound, moving to attack the two of them. Seeing this, Hiashi rushed forward, hoping to stop it and intercept Kiba, but knew he wouldn't make it. He was still over 100 feet back and didn't have the speed to intercept the Inuzuka.

Kiba took off running at the two of them, with his eye's clearly set on get Hinata. "Tsuuga!" Quickly Kiba became a spinning human drill aimed right at the pair.

Hiashi, still charging forward, couldn't believe that the young Inuzuka would be so brash and stupid to attack them here, right in front of the 'Hokage's Mansion'. It was then that he noticed Naruto's movements. First, he had moved to stand in front of Hinata just before Kiba had moved to attack. Second, just as Kiba actually made his move Naruto had dropped into some kind of sword stance that Hiashi couldn't recognize.

Naruto, after seeing Kiba prepare to attack had acted quickly. Moving to protect Hinata he had dropped himself into a basic battojutsu stance. Quickly, almost to quick for most people to follow, Naruto in one swift draw intercepted Kiba in his Tsuuga attack and knocked him away. Moving quickly Naruto reversed his blade holding the inner curve up to the now downed Kiba.

"What the hell was...!" Kiba started before being interrupted by the presence of Naruto and his blade. However, what really stunned him was the look in Naruto's eye's. It wasn't killing intent that he felt, it was something else.

"Inuzuka-san, it would be wise of you to remove yourself from this property immediately. I do not take kindly to attacks made against myself or those that are precious to me." Naruto removed his blade and held the Katana with the curve up in front of him. "You should be happy. If my master hadn't insisted that I carry this Sakabato, you would be walking away right now with more than a bruised ego."

Kiba, finally climbed back to his feet and just smirked at the couple. "Don't worry, this isn't over. You just got in a lucky hit, thats all!" Spotting the Hokage emerging from the house now and Hiashi now standing near Hinata, Kiba decided it was best for a tactical retreat and quickly took off down the path.

Naruto replaced the sword at his side before he turned back toward everyone. Laughing nervously at the look he was receiving from both Tsunade and Hiashi, he started to scratch the back of his head. "So... That was really weird. I wonder why Kiba was acting like that. I mean, sure, he could be brash and all, but he was a nice guy last I knew."

Tsunade and Hiashi were just stumped by this. Here he was, just a moment ago, holding the back side of his sword to the young Inuzuka's throat talking in a very deadly tone all while being very serious. Now, he was just acting like it was a carefree day and nothing had happened. Hinata though didn't care. All she cared about was that Naruto had stepped in the way of the attack and took Kiba on to protect her. He had protected her from Kiba. Sure, she could have taken him out, but that doesn't matter, what matter was she didn't have to take him out. He did it for her!

Finally freeing herself of the slight shock, then stupor that she had been in, Tsunade finally spoke up. "Well, that was interesting. Now, since Hiashi is here why don't we return to the house. After all, the reason for your two's leaving was to look for him to speak with. And I still have some things that I need to discuss with the two of you about what will be happening later today."

Hinata realized that her father was there for the first time. "Father... May I ask what brings you by the Hokage's Mansion so early?"

Hiashi turned to look at his daughter with a serious, but neutral look. "You may. I was actually coming for two reasons. First was to warn you about the Inuzuka and a talk that we had had earlier." Hiashi's look suddenly turned almost mischievous. This was a look that had started showing up once in a while when he was around Tsunade, Kakashi, or Hinata. Sometimes it was brought on by talking about Minato and Kushina, other times it was because he was about to say or do something that would make the council elders cry out in indignity if they knew. "Second was to find out why my daughter thought it best to not wait for wedlock to bed her man down. Come now Hinata... I know you look like your mother but shouldn't you show a little self-control and not jump the poor kid the second he comes back like she would have me?"

Hinata, hearing this, just turned a bright shade of red. She might have gained a lot of confidence over the years but this was too much. Especially since it was coming from her own father with Naruto and Tsunade present. "I-I-I-I don't know w-w-w-what you mean father!... You know I would never do anything to dishonor you in such a way. Thats why we were coming to see you this morning!"

"Oh? Seeking permission out your father this morning perhaps?" Tsunade had decided to have just a bit of fun. "Perhaps last night was enough to make you want to 'dishonor' him and you thought he might give you permission to let Naruto take your flower?"

Naruto, for his part, just stood there. He knew what they were talking about, but he just couldn't get over the fact that they were talking about it like they were. Seeing that Hinata though was getting more and more flustered Naruto decided that it might be time to go inside before his Hime fainted from what was being said. "Hey guys, leave Hinata alone." Seeing the two adults look at him he pushed on. "Lets go back inside were we can be comfortable like Granny said and then you can continue this talk there." Stepping up to Hinata he quickly took her hand and started back up towards the house.

Tsunade, who was slightly irritated at the granny comment, just shrugged if off for now. "Shall we Hiashi?"

With just a bit of a curl to his lip, which Tsunade recognized as a smile, Hiashi responded. "We shall... But tell me, did something serious happen last night? I really don't want to be a grandfather already."

Tsunade, laughed loudly, and just started back up the path quickly explaining the events of the previous day as she knew them.

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A/N: Any questions about what happened during the fight should wait till after the next chapter. It will explain most, if not all, of it. I will try to have it out sooner than I did this one.

Also does anyone know why my stars I put around things (like some smirks and sighs) don't show up? Any help would be appreciated.