Hanabi watched as her sister gracefully walked around their house, humming as she did so. She crouched on the metal statue in their Zen garden. Hinata never hums. She's usually timid and always walks so cautiously, even at home. But everyday, since she started dating that yellow-haired guy, she's been becoming a whole new person. More assured of herself. More relaxed. Happier. It was good seeing her like this. It was also funny seeing her pine over him so pathetically, but it was better seeing her like this.
There was a scuffle at the door, Hanabi observed. "Hi, I'm here to pick up Hinata." "Welcome, hero Naruto." "You can just call me Naruto." In the middle of their friendly, routined exchange, Naruto's eyes widen and he pulled the guard onto the floor, just in time to avoid the kunai that flew past them. Hanabi was on roof of the entrance hut.
"Hey you, Hinata's boyfriend. Check it out!" She shouted from top of the roof of the hut, her forefinger pointed to the kunai that she threw, which had two little keychains hanging from it.
"That's pretty good, but it can't match this! Naruto replied, pulling out two kunais, each that had matching pair of green frog keychains tied to the ends.
"Bet you that i can aoivd all of your blows without even using my Byakugan." Hanabi challenged. Throwing him a grin, her lilac irises remained relaxed. She wouldn't need the Byakugan today. Returning that grin, Naruto put his hands together and in a cloud smoke, summoned 2 shadow clones./
It was on.
Hanabi's father walked out, to a sight that he had become well accustomed to over the past few months. Trees around their housing area were scratched deeply, some even sliced cleanly through the trunks. This time only one of the water fountains was broken, water spurting onto the ground. Hanabi battling against 3 Narutos this time. One more than last time, he thought to herself, quite proudly. Her training is coming along nicely.
A giggle from beside the entrance hut caught his ear. His elder daughter Hinata ran, hand-in-hand with a Naruto, who he guessed was probably the real one, away from their housing estate. He smiled to himself, something he rarely did. Hinata had grown into such a beautiful woman, stronger than he had ever hoped she would be. Her kindness and gentle nature, that he used to condemn her for, was now her greatest facet. It helped her find her happiness, with Naruto. The boy who said he would change the Hyuuga when he became hokage. The Hyuuga were a strong clan that held its traditions for generations. He doubted that he could break their ways. Naruto was far from a suitable match for his daughter, Hiashi decided long ago. But he was an adamant young man, full of zest and life. He was a self-made hero and a leader from the Shinobi war. To be completely honest, Hiashi was still astounded at his capabilities having brought out the true strength of shinobi, and the best of his daughter. So, for the time being, though he did not approve, Hiashi was alright with him.
There was a crash in the distance as another tree fell to the ground. A large flock of birds flew from the branches. "Kyaa! I thought you were the real one!"
Well, one daughter at least.