Hidan's P.O.V.
Hinata was now standing between her Hokage and me. I couldn't see her face, her eyes. I couldn't tell what she was thinking. All I knew was she was standing tall. She seemed confident. Her long hair fell loosely over her back.
"Lady Hokage, I won't let you hurt him. Even if it means losing everything else. I'll protect him, I swear it," Hinata said.
Her voice was engulfed in confidence.
"Hinata! Stand down!" her Hokage demanded.
"Hinata… Just… do… what… she… said…" I struggled to say.
I was immortal, I wasn't about to die. But still, I struggled to protect her.
"No. Lady Hokage, listen to me. Hidan-San is on our side. He hasn't attempted to fight back. If you don't believe in him, I'll stand by him. He's my… I'll protect him," Hinata said.
"Hinata! I won't stand for this!"
"PLEASE! Lady Hokage, I beg of you!" Hinata pleaded.
"…Hinata, you can't trust him," answered the Hokage.
"I do, with my life and my team and my home. Even Hyuga family secrets," Hinata said.
The Hokage pulled back her fist and swung.
I pulled Hinata behind me, taking the hit. I flew to the side.
"HIDAN-SAN!" Hinata cried.
"He…" Kiba began.
Really glad I'm immortal. Damn, that was close. I stood back up.
"Hinata, are you alright?" I called.
"Y-Yes. Thank you…" Hinata replied.
"Hidan was it?" the Hokage asked.
"Yeah," I answered.
"You protected her. You either really care, or are a complete idiot. I can't believe you're still standing, let alone asking Hinata if she's okay. You took the hit," the Hokage said.
"My Lady, clearly he meant what he said. Please, hear him out," a girl said.
She had short, pink hair and green eyes. She matched the description of Sasori's final opponent.
"Pinky, did you fight Sasori?" I asked.
"Pinky? My name's Sakura Haruno, and yes, I did. I helped Lady Chiyo defeat him," Pinky answered.
"You must have been tough. I doubt the old hag could have done it alone. Did you learn your moves from the Hokage?" I asked.
"She's my student. Now, I'll believe you. But don't you dare make me regret it. It'll be me you'll face," the Hokage called as she left. Pinky followed her.
"Hidan-San, are you alright?" Hinata asked.
"Yeah, she hit you pretty hard," Kiba added.
"I'm fine, damn it. Looks like she's lettin' me stay," I answered.
"Yes, but the Anbu will be keeping an eye on you," Shino said.
"Fine by me," I shrugged.
Hinata hugged me. I hugged her back. I would end up staying in the Uchiha Estate again, but I'd get to see Hinata almost daily. That was more than fair, more than I even deserved. What did I do? I mean, Hinata isn't a killer, she is well aware I was… less than innocent. Maybe it's Destiny. HA! Bull. Just lucky.
I was surprised when Hinata invited me into the Hyuga Household. Her father stood before us, glaring at me. Hinata asked if I could stay with them, now that I was living at the village. He quickly objected.
"Uncle, perhaps you should allow him to stay. He's saved Hinata's life on more than one occasion. At least until he finds somewhere of his own," someone one said.
I turned to see Neji. He nodded to me, and then focused again on his uncle.
"Please, Father? He won't be a bother, I promise," Hinata added.
Hinata's Father sighed, "Hinata, you are the Hyuga heir. One day you will see things the way I
"Thank you, Hiashi," Neji said.
I bowed my head, thanking the Hyuga head. All seemed to be going just fucking great. Neji motioned for me and Hinata to follow him. We did so, ending up at the Hokage's office.
"Hinata, Kurenai needs a break from missions," Neji began.
"What? Why?" Hinata asked, fear in her voice.
"She is having a child, nothing bad," Neji said.
He was smiling. Hinata broke into a laugh, relieved at the news.
"Which is why we're here?" I asked.
I didn't actually believe that at all. What would that have to do with the Hokage? Or us?
"Hidan, we're here to see if you can be Team Leader for Hinata's team."
Oh… That's what it had to do with us. Fuck…. At least I'd be with Hinata. The Hokage allowed in her office. The Hokage was as blond as ever, brown eyes filled with boredom. If she hadn't nearly killed me, I'd think she was another kunoichi. Not the most worthy person of the title 'Lady Hokage'.
"Hidan, you are to be team leader of Kiba, Hinata, and Shino. You are now team Hidan. Don't let down our village. After all, I allowed you here. Don't make me regret it, or you'll pay with your life," she said.
Well… That was blunt. I nodded my head. I did not want to fuck with her, I may be immortal, but she wouldn't keep trying to kill me. Stubborn bitch. I looked at Hinata. She bowed politely. I followed her lead, no need to piss off her… our Hokage.
