Heheh! I know everybody loved the last chapter according to your reviews! I didn't expect it to be as popular as the last couple chapters, but it ended up surpassing them! I got so many awesome reviews and great messages that I was actually smiling the rest of the day! I'm not saying that this chapter will be better but it will definitely be VERY interesting. I left you at a big cliffhanger and the end result of the kiss along with a few other "events" between Itachi and Hinata spice up the chapter. Also more of the main story is revealed and Itachi and Hinata finally begin to make progress in tracking the survivors of the leaf village.

There is a short time lapse in here (don't worry not much time passes), and maybe a fight scene as well! However I believe I left off at this point…

Chapter 7: A Light In The Darkness

(Hinata's brain was overheating along with her scarlet face. Hinata couldn't break free if she wanted to, and strangely she didn't want to. Her lips moved in response to his and Hinata's mind raced as she realized she was kissing him back)

Hinata: W-w-what am I doing!? Why am I kissing him!? Why does it feel so right and why do I feel warmth in my chest!? Itachi is kissing me and I'm kissing him!!! Why is he even kissing me!? (Itachi's brain was just as scrambled but unlike Hinata he knew why he'd done this. Itachi knew that he loved Hinata…he just didn't know what to do about it. Itachi regained control of himself and broke the kiss off. They both stood in their respective spots panting and trying to compose themselves.)

Itachi: …how am I going to explain this? I just suddenly grabbed her and started forcing her to kiss me! What the fuck is wrong with me!? Heheh! I told you that you were falling for her… Shut the fuck up! I know this…great I just told myself to shut the fuck up! Oh shit she's looking at me! I guess I could just tell her the truth…She was kissing back after all…No! She would only end up being heartbroken when Sasuke finally kills me. I have to drive her away, but keep her close enough so that she will still help me.

Hinata: (Her heart was still racing, but she wanted answers to what had just happened. She wanted to know why he'd done that.) "I-Itachi…? W-Why did you kiss…me?" (Hinata tensed as Itachi suddenly began coughing, she noticed blood was coming out of his mouth) "Itachi!!! Are you alright!?" (Itachi collapsed to one knee and spoke in a rough scratchy voice)

Itachi: "Hinata? Why is a shinobi of the leaf here?" (Hinata looked around expecting to see one of her friends or even just a familiar leaf shinobi but she saw no-one. She realized that he was talking about her. Tears began to build in her eyes as she realized how bad his illness must be) Good she fell for the Genjutsu perfectly…I'm sorry Hinata but this is for the best.

Hinata: "I-I'll go get your medicine…" (With tears streaming down her face Hinata rummaged through Itachi's old clothing and found the list of ingredients for what she assumed to be his medicine. She ran out of the cave and into the woods, it was still dark out.) T-the only reason Itachi kissed me is because his illness is making him delirious… he didn't even remember me back there! I-I can't believe I actually thought that he might feel something for me! Like anyone could ever "love" me! The shy, weak, strange girl that at best couldn't be considered more than an object to decorate the scenery…(Hinata collapsed to her knees and broke down into sobs, She sat there for hours thinking of everyone she ever knew and how powerful they were. She compared herself to everyone and pointed out each and everyway they were better)

Itachi: (Hinata heard his voice in her head) "Hinata you are not weak…" (Hinata remembered the way he spoke to her when she had been hurting inside, he was gentle and soothing. He was kind and told her she wasn't weak even when Hinata knew it wasn't true, and she had been naïve enough to believe him) "Hinata are you listening to me?" (Hinata's head snapped up and she found herself staring into the onyx eyes of Itachi)

Hinata: "Itachi! I-I'm sorry I haven't got your medicine yet… I was just going to get it." (Itachi picked Hinata up by her shoulders and held her against the tree)

Itachi: "Don't lie to me… Hinata why are you sitting here wallowing in your self pity? Why do you continually throw your OWN name in the mud!?" (Hinata looked at Itachi scared but also rebelliously)

Hinata: "Because I'm weak! I can't compare myself to any of my other friends! Everyone I come across is stronger, more confident, or…" (Itachi was now very pissed off. He actually began to put a razor edge to his words)

Itachi: "Are you calling me a liar!? Do you think I'm a fool Hinata!? While I may be both… YOU. ARE. NOT. WEAK." (Hinata refused to believe him she now openly fought his words)

Hinata: "You are lying! You are a fool for choosing me as your partner! You could've picked out any wandering shinobi and they would be smarter, stronger, more confident, and prettier than me!" (Itachi felt like crushing this girl, she was openly challenging his words and calling him names now)

Itachi: "Dammit Hinata! I can't think of anyone prettier than you! No one else is better or stronger than you are! That is why you are MY partner, you are strong!" (Itachi didn't realize what he had said)

Hinata: (Itachi's words actually filled her heart with joy. No one had stuck up for her so much not even Naruto. And Itachi's voice had so much passion, as much passion as the kiss had. Hinata blushed when she realized that Itachi had called her "pretty") "Y-you really think so Itachi? Y-you really think I'm…p-pretty?" (Itachi looked confused for a second)

Itachi: "What are you talking about?" (Hinata now felt confused as well but she blushed even harder because she knew that he had said it but that he had been to worked up to notice. Hinata's voice was almost a whisper)

Hinata: "During our…argument you said… I can't think of anyone prettier than you…" (Itachi looked panicked for half a second before he calmed down he was about to speak but Hinata broke free of Itachi's now loosened grip and embraced him in a tight hug) "Please…don't take it back! No-one has ever said that to me…" (Itachi's heartbeat increased but he managed to keep his cool)

Itachi: "I meant what I said… Hinata don't doubt yourself, you are strong, intelligent, and… beautiful. You can be whatever you want…and I will help you make any wish come true. But first…Hinata, don't freak out when I say this… (Hinata's heart skipped a beat, and she looked up at Itachi wide eyed)

Hinata: Oh my god! Is he going to say he…loves me!? I-I…

Itachi: (Itachi noticed the look in her eyes and smiled sweetly and watched her blush) "Hinata…you need a bath." (Hinata stood staring at Itachi for a minute then she busted out laughing. Itachi's eyebrows rose as she began holding her side, Itachi was surprised she wasn't angry) Heh! Most girls would try to castrate me if I ever told them something like that when they were expecting something romantic. Hinata you really are a strange girl, but you are better for it.

Hinata: (She managed to control her laughter and look at Itachi with her hands on her hips and playful expression) "You really know how to ruin the moment don't you!? But… you did cheer me up so I forgive you! (Hinata smiled and began to head back to the cave) He's sweet but he really needs to work on expressing his feelings! I guess we are kind of the same in that subject. Itachi… I think I'm falling for you…

Itachi: (He watched Hinata walk towards the cave smiling to himself) Good job on mission failure…now she likes me more and I still can't get her out of my head. Strangely though I'm happy, I don't think it could be so bad if I stay close to her. I just can't get too attached or let her get attached to me "Hinata! There is no bath in the cave. You have to go to the river to bathe!" (Hinata froze in place and slowly turned around)

Hinata: "I-in the river!? W-won't it be cold!? And w-what if someone is around!? Are you sure there is no bath in the cave…?" (Itachi scowled and stared at Hinata, he was actually a bit irritated but amused at her reaction)

Itachi: "Hinata the river was a little chilly when I got in but that was before daybreak, now that the sun is out it should be fine. No-one will be watching you because I'll place a Genjutsu barrier around the area. And no I didn't spend 3 hours building a bath in the cave." (Itachi expected her to giggle but when he looked at her expression she looked angry) Whoa! What did I say now…? "Hinata? What's wrong?" (Hinata looked infuriated, she walked up to Itachi with every intention to attack him. Itachi wisely backed up a few steps but she kept coming)

Hinata: "You! You tricked me!" how could he do that! He wasn't sick if he could take a bath right after I left especially considering the distance he would have to travel!!! (Itachi continued to back up and was very concerned now)

Itachi: I may have to knock her out or she may try to kill me! "Hinata what are you talking about? I haven't tricked you…" (Hinata looked even more angry, which would've looked kind of cute if it wasn't directed at him) Oh fuck! This is not good at all! She must have figured out the Genjutsu… Damn! I shouldn't have told her I left the cave.

Hinata: "Oh really!? How were you able to move when you were coughing up blood and so delirious you couldn't even remember me!? Don't answer because I know it must have either been you faking or a Genjutsu! Why would you do that Itachi!? (Itachi had now stopped and allowed Hinata to get close enough to get in his face)

Itachi: I will not show fear in front of this girl. She may be dangerous but she couldn't kill me if she wanted to. (Itachi stood his ground and answered matter-of-factly) "Well Hinata. It seemed like an awkward situation especially considering I was still half sleeping and I woke up to kissing you…" I hope this doesn't backfire or I'm in quite a predicament.

Hinata: (blushing she recalled the kiss) "You couldn't have bee sleeping through it! You were talking to me before the kiss! (Itachi seemed to be getting more irritated now)

Itachi: this girl is smarter than she looks… "I was still half asleep when I did all that Hinata! Even if I had woken up I still wouldn't be thinking properly since I had JUST woken up! (Hinata seemed to get angrier)

Hinata: "So that's it!? You just weren't thinking properly!? A great S-Ranked criminal is vulnerable in the morning… What were you dreaming about that made you want to kiss someone!?" (Itachi actually showed real nervousness for about 2 seconds before responding calmly)

Itachi: "I was dreaming about… what it would be like to have a wife and family… happy now?" (Hinata blushed heavily and backed away from Itachi)

Hinata: I just invaded all of Itachi's private thoughts and feelings! I-I had no right to make him tell me those things… No! I had a right to find out why he tricked me! And why he kissed me! And it's not like I could actually make Itachi tell me anything…he's just very lenient and patient with me…I wonder who he was married to… (Hinata's blush increased tenfold and turned to Itachi. She was about to ask him who his wife was but she couldn't bring up the courage she had a moment ago) "I-Itachi… I'm sorry for invading your privacy like that…"

Itachi: "Hmph…an eye for an eye I always say…well I apologize for the invasion of your privacy this morning. There now we are even." (Hinata smiled and nodded)

Hinata: (with a playful tone) "Well since I stink…I'll go take a bath so I don't disturb the great Itachi Uchiha's sense of cleanliness!" (Itachi smiled and gave a quick retort)

Itachi: "Well I figured the head of the Hyuuga clan would like to look and SMELL her best at all times!" (They both joked and teased each other until they got a short distance form the river and Itachi began his Genjutsu barrier after handing Hinata some clothes)

Hinata: "Thank you Itachi. Don't worry I won't be long!" (Itachi didn't speak, he seemed to be lost in concentration. Hinata walked the rest of the way to the river and began her bath) oh my god it's so cold! And he said he took a bath in this when it was still dark! I don't even want to imagine what he must've gone through, he could have gotten hypothermia! (Hinata washed herself as good as she could and as fast as she had ever moved in her life. Hinata climbed out of the river when she was finished and dressed in the bandit's clothes. Hinata had to admit they were comfortable but they looked terrible, not something a Hyuuga should ever wear. Hinata loved them. She walked back to where Itachi was waiting and found him already standing and ready to go)

Hinata: "Is there someplace we have to be?" (Itachi looked annoyed and spoke as if Hinata was a forgetful old lady)

Itachi: "Have you forgotten already? Tsk…We have to find the survivors of the leaf village remember?" (Hinata felt really stupid)

Hinata: How could I forget about the leaf village and finding all my friends!? Naruto! I forgot about Naruto! "R-right! Sorry I just…nevermind. Lets get going then…where are we heading anyway?"

Itachi: "First to the village hidden in the sand…as you know the sand village is friendly with the leaf…now that Gaara is Kazekage anyway."

Hinata: "Oh yeah…I almost forgot. Well that makes sense, if the leaf was taken out like that then the sand village is sure to be worried and since we are allies they might've let the leaf village stay to help combat the invaders!" (Itachi was not impressed with her statement)

Itachi: "I'm glad you understand…I would be worried if you had not." (Hinata could tell Itachi was just being critical of her and it did not bother her much at all, after all she had to deal with Hiashi all her life)

Hinata: "Well fear not! Because I understand so let's get going back to the cave to collect the supplies then off to the sand village!" (Itachi was a little disturbed by her hyperactivity)

Itachi: What the hell is wrong with her!? I just insulted her and she's ready to go without even an insult of her own! Whatever…seeing her happy is a good thing, besides her smile is beautiful. "Tsk…I already sent clones to get the supplies so we can start the journey now. After all it will take at least a day if not more to reach the sand village, and I'd better not hear you complaining while we travel through the desert!" (Hinata smiled and grabbed Itachi's hand pulling him along in the direction of the sand village)

Hinata: "Alright I promise not to complain in the desert as long as you continue to teach me!" (Itachi was surprised but kept his cool)

Itachi: "Hinata training in the desert is very exhausting and dangerous if there is not a source of water nearby…I'll have to pick up a couple containers of water before our journey then. And Hinata I am capable of running without you pulling me along."

Hinata: "Are you sure? After all we haven't gathered the ingredients for your medicine." (Itachi looked panicked for a couple seconds then he spoke)

Itachi: "You're right…Hinata I need your help to find some of them. Do you still have the list?" (In response Hinata pulled a piece of paper out of her pocket and held it up to his face. Itachi took it and explained which ones she would be looking for then he handed her back the list and left)

Hinata: "Byakugan!" (Hinata searched long and hard for hours for the ingredients. She had to stop using her Byakugan a couple times to give herself a rest, but eventually she found them all. She headed back to the cave where she assumed Itachi would either be waiting there or would find her on her way there)

Mountaintop Base

(Subashi stood over an unconscious Naruto with a giant humming metal claw. The claw was glowing with the red chakra of the Kyuubi, it immediately cracked violently and exploded imbedding shrapnel in Subashi's body. His body collapsed to the ground and turned into black goop)

Subashi: (from the corner of the room he sighed and rang a bell after which another Subashi entered and began examining a wall with hundreds of tools and machinery piled against it) "This is starting to aggravate me…" (Suddenly the door of the room burst open and Hidan and Kakuzu entered)

Kakuzu: (looking at the Subashi in the corner) "Well I'll assume you are the real one…Leader-sama wants to know if you are done yet." (Subashi scoffed and held up his hands in defeat)

Subashi: "It's hard enough to copy another person! The damn Biju might just be impossible!" (Hidan watched as another Subashi hooked Naruto into a giant metal cube and attached hoses into him)

Hidan: "Why the fuck is it so difficult when you have all this machinery and bullshit!? For your sake you'd better hope copying the Biju isn't impossible or you'll be pissing out your ass soon enough!" (Kakuzu looked at his partner as if he was a complete moron)

Kakuzu: "He means get results or you will die…" (Subashi just glared coolly at the duo until they turned to leave)

Subashi: "Well then you'd better hope you have the power to back up that threat." (Kakuzu's eyes flashed with a dangerous light and Subashi quickly amended his words) "But don't worry I'll get results. It may just take some time…" (Kakuzu opened the door and left followed by Hidan who winked at a female shinobi in the hallway. The female entered and bowed in front of Subashi)

Subashi: "What is it Runa?" (Runa snapped her fingers and the group of rogue shinobi dragged a bloody corpse in and dropped it on the floor. Subashi looked on it with disgust) "So your master went and got himself killed huh? Guess I'll have to bring him back again…" (Subashi performed handsigns and placed his hands on the corpse) "Mimic Regeneration Jutsu" (The corpse slowly fixed itself, it's skull pieced itself back together and filled itself back out. The skin from where the face was smashed repaired but left a nasty discoloration, then the figure jumped up)

Kunaro: "I'M BACK!!! Where is that big breasted whore at!? I'm going to tear her tits off!"

Subashi: "Kunaro calm down! You've just been resurrected and you know that replacement brain inside you will not last so go to the medical wing and report back here for duty." (Kunaro gave Subashi the finger and scanned the room finally setting eyes on Runa)

Kunaro: "Well hello beautiful! It's been a while so…" (Kunaro grabbed Runa roughly and pulled her into a violent kiss, Runa moaned at the end of it)

Runa: (panting slightly) "Wow! I've missed that! Perhaps when you are all fixed up we can go…catch up." (Runa giggled seductively and Kunaro smirked)

Subashi: "Shut the fuck up and get the fuck out of my lab you hump happy animals! Your assignment is to kill Itachi Uchiha and Hinata Hyuuga…but I need a piece of the Hyuuga's flesh or blood! Now get lost!" (The entire group left the aggravated Subashi and began walking toward the medical wing until Runa spoke)

Runa: "I know exactly where to find the two of them…" (She smirked evilly and began formulating battle plans)

Two Weeks Later

Itachi: (sitting in a restaurant waiting for Hinata) Ugh…it's been 2 weeks and still no success in finding the leaf village! We've tried in almost every sensible location…Gaara of the sand had no information to go on…and Tanzaku town was useless. I hope Hinata managed to get some useful information, especially considering how late she was. (Itachi was relieved when he saw her coming towards the restaurant from a small shop across the street. She was wearing an elegant looking black kimono with a fancy white flower design printed on it, this outfit had surprisingly survived many battles and was perfect for concealing the many weapons Hinata had learned to use. Itachi was clad in a replacement black cloak that covered most of Itachi and served the same purpose in concealing weapons)

Hinata: (Sitting down in the seat next to Itachi) "Hey. Our informant says he actually spotted leaf shinobi in the…are you ready? You're gonna be mad!" (Itachi was visibly annoyed and was getting rather impatient) Hehe! It's so easy to annoy him! I mean how can I resist? He acts like if we wait one second we will lose finding the ENTIRE leaf village…It is impossible to move an entire village without being noticed.

Itachi: (with playful irritation) "Hinata…don't play with me! Tell me so we can get going. You know how important it is to find the village, you do want to see your friends right?" (Hinata rolled her eyes but looked at Itachi with all seriousness)

Hinata: "Itachi it is impossible to move the entire village without attracting attention! We have plenty of time. Besides the informant said he saw a member of the Hyuuga in the sand village! From the description I have no doubt that it's Neji." (Itachi was now even more irritated he was glaring at the empty table in front of him) "See! I told you it would make you mad! It seems Gaara must've either lied to us or the leaf village only recently moved in…"

Itachi: Bastard! I'll kill that little fuck if he lied to us! We have to get moving as soon as possible. "Alright Hinata after we eat here we will restock our supplies and make the journey to the sand…AGAIN." (Hinata giggled at Itachi's raging annoyance at having to return to the sand village)

Hinata: (Speaking to a passing waitress) "Excuse me. Um could we get some menus please?" (The waitress nodded and handed her 2 menus then went on her way) "So what are you getting Itachi? The same old stuff I bet…"

Itachi: "No. I'll take your head on a platter if you keep bothering me!" (Itachi stared with fake intensity as if he was serious)

Hinata: (Recognizing his bluff) "Did you forget? You taught me how to fight much better so it won't be so easy! Besides…you're a big softy." (Itachi coughed with surprise and laughed)

Itachi: "No fair! I only go soft on you because you are so fragile!" (Itachi sat mockingly with his arms folded while Hinata glared at him)

Hinata: "Oh yeah!? Well I'll show you how FRAGILE I am during tomorrow's training! How about that?" (Itachi snorted and looked the other way)

Itachi: "The last time you did that I practically died laughing when you tripped over that stump and landed face first in a pile of mud!" (Itachi laughed at the memory while Hinata blushed heavily)

Hinata: "You made me mad! I lost concentration and it was raining plus if I remember correctly it was dark too!" (Itachi looked at Hinata with seriousness)

Itachi: "Well that won't happen this time if you have kept up with the meditation exercises I taught you…and don't make excuses Hinata. Take responsibility for your mistakes so you can fix them." (Hinata nodded as she soaked in every word Itachi said and committed it to memory just like every lesson Itachi had taught her)

Waitress: "May I take your orders?"

(The next day Itachi and Hinata got up before the sun had begun to crawl over the horizon. They gathered all their supplies and set off towards the sand village using the trees of course. They traveled at a quick but easy pace set by Itachi who always lead the way while Hinata guarded the rear. Suddenly Hinata sensed 2 shinobi approaching at attack speed)

Hinata: "Incoming!" (Both Hinata and Itachi stopped and turned to face the 2 shinobi who finally arrived. The 2 shinobi were Kunaro and Runa, Kunaro was the one who spoke first)

Kunaro: (Glaring at Hinata, he motioned Runa to handle Itachi) "Lets start this party right!" (Performing 3 quick handsigns he thrust his palm into Runa's chest causing her to stumble backward) "Dragon Seal Release! Kill him quickly! I got the hooker!" (Itachi glared at Kunaro's insult to Hinata. Kunaro disappeared with blinding speed)

Itachi: (Intercepting his attack and pushing him back) "No you will fight me. Now die…" (Itachi put up a single handsign and spewed fire at Kunaro, suddenly Itachi was thrown backwards by a massive claw slamming into his body. Some monstrous reptilian beast had swatted Itachi with a single giant claw)

Kunaro: "Good job Runa! Now we are back on track! Tear his balls off BEFORE you feast on his intestines!" (Suddenly the monster screamed in pain as a red light glowed around her back. A glowing slice along her back was gushing blood and resonating with chakra)

Hinata: (Performing rapid handsigns) "Chakra Dispersion Seal! Don't underestimate us." (Hinata sounded cold and heartless as Runa screamed in pain and her chakra was pumped out of her body. Kunaro glanced over to where Itachi was a moment ago and watched as the clone disappeared)

Kunaro: "Fine… you leave me no choice. Ryugan!!!" (Kunaro's eyes turned reptilian and glowed red, shattering the seal that was on Runa's back. Hinata gasped as Kunaro appeared in front of her swinging his katana viciously. Hinata activated her Byakugan and focused on dodging)

Itachi: (from a nearby tree) She is doing well. How am I going to deal with that monster though? I can tell from the size and speed that taijutsu and weapons won't work, I'll try some Ninjutsu and Genjutsu. But first… "Sharingan…" (He barely had enough time to jump before Runa smashed through the branch he was resting on, while Itachi was airborne Runa spit a fireball out of her mouth. Itachi jumped off the side of the tree and began performing handsigns) "Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu."

Runa: "RAAAAARRRRRRRGH!!!!!!!" (The force of the scream sent the fire swinging wildly back at Itachi who quickly dodged out of the way. Runa was already waiting and swung her massive arm down into Itachi who disappeared in a puff of smoke while multiple kunai bounced off Runa's back)

Itachi: As I thought the skin is way too tough to slice into. My Ninjutsu seem to be useless so I'll have to try Genjutsu… (Itachi performed a few quick handsigns as he sensed Runa behind him; she stopped her attack and seemed caught in the Genjutsu) Hm. I should go help Hinata, but first... (Itachi watched as Runa returned to her human form then he drew his kunai and cut her throat)

Hinata: (somewhere else in the forest Hinata was dodging for her life as Kunaro had not stopped attacking. She trapped Kunaro's katana in some ninja wire and performed handsigns) "Fire Style: Dragon Flame Jutsu!" (Kunaro let go of the katana and jumped back a few feet and the sword was engulfed in flames, Hinata appeared in front of Kunaro and hit him with a palm. Kunaro flew backwards but stood up rather easily) "What!? How!? I attacked your Chakra Network! Your heart should be damaged after that!" (Hinata saw the fire that was surrounding his discarded sword rush right at her, she jumped to the side only to have it follow and surround her)

Kunaro: "Haha! Bitch I know all about your family taijutsu and its retarded chakra based attacks! And you know what they won't work on me! I can change any chakra into fire and control it! Do you know what that means? IT MEANS IT'S TIME TO GO BOOM LITTLE BITCH!" (Kunaro performed quick handsigns and a glowing leaf symbol appeared over the ground where Hinata stood, Hinata sat down in the circle and closed her eyes. Kunaro laughed at this and made one final handsign causing a massive explosion from which he protected himself from by using Ryugan. The dust cleared and Kunaro couldn't believe his eyes)

Hinata: (50 Hinata speaking at once in a cold murderous tone) "That was the best you could do…? It is time for your pathetic life to be extinguished…" (Kunaro stood dazed as every Hinata rushed in from all directions holding kunai, Kunaro tried to kill them using Ryugan but it didn't work)

Kunaro: HOLY FUCKING SHIT SHE'S SATAN!!! Wait! Calm down Kunaro it must be Genjutsu…I can fix this (Kunaro performed quick handsigns and dispelled the Genjutsu as they reached him. Kunai imbedded into Kunaro's back and he swirled around to be kicked in the back of the head knocking him a few feet away. Kunaro growled and pivoted just in time to avoid another of Hinata's sneak attacks and at the same time he swung out his hand. Hinata backed up just enough to avoid the hit, but Kunaro's arm became big and monstrous like Runa's and smacked Hinata into a tree. He followed up with a second monstrous fist into her body smashing her through the tree. He then proceeded to light her entire body ablaze. The clone disappeared in a puff of smoke)

Hinata: (From behind Kunaro) "Not good enough! Chakra Dispersion Seal!" (Kunaro's entire body turned to flame and engulfed Hinata. She barely stopped herself from screaming before she jumped out of the fire.) "H-how!?" (Kunaro smacked her to the ground and stared at her with murderous serpentine eyes)

Kunaro: "You aren't the only one who can use clones… how else could you've survived that blast? I bet you haven't even been fighting the entire time! Clever... now where is the real you?" (Hinata smiled and melted into water) "Ah! Water clone? Shadow clones and water clones interesting… STOP HIDING YOU COWARDLY SLUT!!! I'LL BURN THIS ENTIRE FOREST DOWN!!!!" (Kunaro performed several handsigns and placed his hands on the ground) "HELL'S REQUIEM!" (A giant seal appeared on the ground and grew larger and larger expanding outwards deep into the forest) "And…the bitches go…BOOM!" (The seal glowed violently for a second before releasing a massive eruption of fire that stretched as high as the clouds. The trees were incinerated within seconds and the ground began to turn into oozing magma as the eruption continued its relentless explosion of fire. Seconds later the fire died down revealing a barren landscape and a weary Kunaro who could barely stand, suddenly Itachi appeared in front of him and kneed him in the face sending him airborne where a clone kicked him into the ground)

Itachi: (With Hinata at his side) "You fool… did you really think it would be so simple to defeat us…? That pathetic display only wasted our time… Hinata kill him." (Hinata nodded and drew a shortsword from her hidden holster in the sleeve of her kimono. She stopped when she heard Kunaro say something)

Kunaro: (with a weary tone) "Send in the 'Frost Devil'…" (Hinata realized he must be talking into some kind of communication device and swung her sword down on his head only to have it stopped by what seemed to be frozen chakra strings. Hinata and Itachi glanced over to see a rugged man about 40 years old with a short beard holding "human" Runa with one hand and from the other the frozen chakra strings lead straight to Hinata's sword. He gave one quick pull and yanked the sword from Hinata's hand)

Surma: "My name is Surma Keane…the last name you shall hear in your miserable lives…"

Chapter End

I'm sorry it took so long to update but I had to redo this chapter because the first time I wrote it…it was terrible!!! I could barely follow what was happening and all the characters were acting the same, plus the fight scene was short and terribly written! Well the fact is I had to redo it! I hope everyone likes it…

Well I'm glad to say that school will be letting out very soon so I will no longer be hindered by schoolwork meaning…more updates, better chapters, and a better chance that I will actually finish the story! So…what does everyone think of Hinata's new jutsu and how she's changed from only 2 weeks with Itachi? What about Kunaro and Runa? Aw what do I care tell me about anything and everything in your reviews! All of my favorites know who they are by now and how much I appreciate them, especially for sticking with me through this long delay! I hope you will all continue to read and review this story until its conclusion! And I will definitely be writing a SasuHina fan-fic as my next story so everyone be prepared!