Day Six: The Konoha Festival Date

"Hinata...Hinata, wake up!"

It was Friday as Hinata was peacefully enjoying her sleep until she heard a strange voice. Then she was being tugged a little as she begins to wake up. But as she woke up, Hinata was staring face-to-face at a girl who looks exactly like Naruto. The girl has long blonde pigtails, cerulean blue eyes, and whiskered marks on her cheeks. Her outfit was an orange kunoichi shirt with black shorts and blue sandals.

Hinata yawned and stretch her body as she said, "Naruto? Why are you in your female form?"

The girl simply laughed as she replied, "Actually, I'm not Naruto! I'm really one of his clones that Master Kurama summoned."

Hinata's eyes were wide as she heard what the girl said. "What? Kurama summoned you here? But how did he bring you here in the apartment?"

The girl laughs again as she sat by her on the edge of the bed. "You see, Master Kurama wanted me for something important in you and Naruto's life as someone would help you. Like a guardian angel, per se. Kurama felt real terrible for Naruto when he lost his family because of him, so he decides to return the favor by giving him a family member to talk to."

"So, you're saying...you are now Naruto's sister?" Hinata said as she was catching on to the point.

The girl happily nodded. "You can call me Naruko Uzumaki. And it's very nice to meet my brother's girlfriend. Naruto has told me so much about you!"

"He did?" Hinata starts to blush red after hearing Naruko saying her brother's 'girlfriend'.

"Oh, yeah! In fact, he freaked out a little that Master Kurama made me real and almost cursed him out. But I ease the tension as I calmly explained to him about me. Naruto understood and gave me a smile after knowing he now has a twin sister." Naruko explains.

"Where is Naruto now?" Hinata said as she got out the bed.

"Right now, he's making something special for you. I think it's kinda romantic!" The blonde girl giggles as Hinata blushed again. Suddenly, they heard a knock on the door.

"Hinata, are you awake?" It was the sound of Naruto's voice as he sounds much happy.

"Yes, Naruto. You can come in!" Hinata answered with a gesture as Naruto opens the door.

But as he came in, Hinata was surprised to see him pulling in a catering cart that had about four dish trays with four sticky notes that spelled out 'I', 'Love', 'You', and 'Hinata.'. Hinata's cheeks were blushing into an apple color as Naruto came up to her. "Morning, Hinata!"

"Morning, Naruto." Hinata replied as she was still curious to what Naruto made for her. "Um, did you do all this for me?"

Naruto nods. "Of course, Hinata, I made all of this for you only. Listen, I know I have until tomorrow to leave, but I want to make today real special for us now that we're a couple now."

"AWWWW! You are such a romantic, brother! Treating Hinata like a princess, how precious!" Naruko said with an ecstatic tone.

"Naruto, I-I don't know what to say. Thank you," cried Hinata as she launches herself onto Naruto to give him a hug. Naruto catches her and hugs her back. As they look at each other, they see their eyes sparkling like stars as they were thinking of recapping last night's event.

Naruto lets go of the hug and said, "So, Hinata, are you ready for what you have underneath the trays?"

"Sure, Naruto! What exactly did you make for breakfast?" Hinata eagerly asked.

"Well, let's start with the 'I' tray!" Naruto replied as underneath was a breakfast platter with pancakes, orange slices, three bacon strips, and some fresh juice with a rose inside a small vase.

Hinata gasped in delight as she couldn't believe Naruto made all of this. "Naruto, how?"

Naruto chuckled lightly. "Well, I woke up early to make some food for us, but I thought of something bigger for you. I had cereal, but I gave you the 'Uzumaki Special' breakfast platter."

Hinata was blushing like crazy as Naruko was giggling softly. "You have anything for the 'Love' tray, Naruto?" Naruko asked.

"Actually, I'm happy you asked. While I was setting up breakfast, I had my shadow clone go out to a nearby valley to get these." As Naruto opens the next tray, it had revealed two bouquet of flowers. One has about a dozen red roses and the second one has lavender orchids and yellow tulips.

Hinata was on the verge of fainting like the old times as she was surrounded with flowers of her favorite kind. She came down on them to sniff each one and they smelled so heavenly. The Hyuuga was still wondering what else Naruto will reveal in the next two trays.

"Now before I reveal the 'You' tray, I need to ask you something, Hinata." Naruto said with a caring smile. "Do you remember the first time we've met?"

Hinata was shocked to hear what he said. She thought about the day that they first met at the academy when they were six-years-old. "Of course, Naruto! It was the first day I started to become a ninja. But that's when I met you and sat next to you. I was shy to meet new people, but you were the first one to ever speak to me. And after we've met, you saved me from those bullies who were hurting me."

Naruto smiles warmly as he came close to her and getting behind the 'You' tray. He touched her firm hands together and looks directly at her lavender eyes. "Hinata, I got something that will truly show you that will definitely rock your world. Now, close your eyes."

Hinata didn't know why, but she didn't want to disappoint him as her eyes were closed. Naruto puts her palms together and turns to get something from the tray. As he did, Naruto placed it on her hands as he then said, "Now, open your eyes and look at your palms."

The Hyuuga girl then looks down and was having tears coming down her eyes as she sees a golden locket in the shape of a heart. But when it was opened, Hinata sees a picture of Naruto and Hinata in their childhood years holding hands with him smiling and Hinata blushing. It was also showing the background of Ichiraku's to where they became the best of friends. But then, Hinata saw some writing on the left side of the locket. It reads:

Through the times I gave up hope
And the days I had to pay
You came into my life
To help me in every way
With you by my side
I will never give up the fight
I thank Kami for an angel
To lead me into the light

Naruto was noticing the tears in her eyes and then spots a soft smile across her face. Hinata looks up into his eyes and sobbed a little. "Oh, N-N-Naruto! I can't believe you've kept this picture, and this is the most kind-hearted poem you've ever written to me!"

"I kept it every day to remind me how much you've helped me, Hinata. And...today marks our seven years as best friends. But now, it's our new anniversary as a couple. I've had some free time to have someone make that locket for me so you can have it." Naruto was then smiling happily as he hugged Hinata for comfort.

Hinata soon cried on his chest that she was so touched how Naruto became something bigger in her life. The blunette was letting all her emotions out as she never felt loved in ages after her mother died. But still, Naruto gave her that chance as she puts on a huge smile.

Naruko had a little tear in her eye as she was watching this touching moment between Hinata and Naruto. 'I'm proud of you, Naruto...'

After a few minutes of crying, Hinata looks up at Naruto and smiled. "Thank you, Naruto."

"You're welcome, Hinata. And since the Konoha Festival is still up to go, I got you a little something under the 'Hinata' tray!" Naruto said in a cheering tone.

"Like what, Naruto?" Hinata asked as she wiped the tears away and put on the locket around her neck.

Naruto opens up the last tray as he pulls out a authentic-style lavender chinese dress with white orchid pattern designs, no sleeves, curve length with lines tinted orange, and hems for showing the legs.

"Wow! It's beautiful, Naruto!" Hinata exclaimed.

"It's only beautiful when you wear it. Right now, the event won't start until the next nine hours. So that will give us time to get ready." Naruto then turns to Naruko. "Hey, Naruko!"

"Yeah," asked his sister.

"You mind getting Hinata ready for tonight? She deserves it." Naruto suggested.

"I don't mind. Sure!" Naruko then grabs her brother's hand and got him to exit out of her friend's room. "Now go on and get freshen up. We'll meet you at the park at 7:00, OK?"

"Um, okay." Naruto replied with a confused look. But before he would go, he saw Hianta coming up to him. Without a thought, Hinata gave him a peck on the lips.

"See you at 7:00, Naruto." Hinata said as she closed the door on his face.

After that little action, Naruto was blushing red as he smiled warmly. Who knew he had the moves with the girls? Naruto then head out to get ready for his date.

I can't believe you dragged me into this!

Oh, come on! I said it will be fun!

In the streets of Konoha, the people were setting up banners and stands for the festival tonight as everyone start getting some finishing touches. Right now, Tech is helping out with the equipment for their first gig ever in the Leaf Village. Anko was making sure that nothing breaks down and soaked after what happened last night. The rain was coming down hard and almost had the event canceled, but Tech used his water jutsu to extract every area of rain moist off of everything.

"So, you think this will be fine right here?" Tech asked Anko while he sets the speakers up.

"Yeah, that's good!" She replied as Tech carefully steps down from the ladder. "I think we are done here! So, what's next?"

"How about taking a break?" They suddenly turn around to see Tsunade in front of them. "Well, looks like everything's here in order, except that you don't have two people to be in your band."

"It's actually taken care of. We had some friends from the Cloud Village coming over to help out with the band," Anko stated.

"They said that they will come here in today at 2:00 for rehearsal. They're good, Tsunade, and we've heard them play." Tech said.

Tsunade laughed a little. "Hope they blow the roof off from this village. We really need the popularity in Konoha once in a while."

"We'll make sure that will happen, Lady Tsunade." Anko replied as she hugged her boyfriend around the neck.

While Tsunade was enjoying an adorable scene in front of her, she then remembered something. "Anko, Tech. You mind if I speak with you two in private?"

"Why, sure, Lady Tsunade. Is it important?" Tech asked as he was given a nod from her.

"Indeed. It's about Naruto and Hinata." The Hokage replied.

This news got both teens their attention. Tech and Anko nods as they lead the Hokage somewhere for private.

They were backstage as Tsunade explains the situation to the teens. Shockingly, Tech and Anko were in shock to believe that the Leaf Village had another tailed beast before the recent attack of the Nine-Tailed Fox. They were even more horrified that the Seven-Tailed Fox was sealed inside Hinata Hyuuga by the elders once she was four-years-old. And after dealing with it all, Hiashi and the clan elders abused her with much harder training and cruel punishments with a massive medical record to prove it.

Anko felt like crying and Tech was enraged at the sadistic treatment Hinata's own father delivered to her. There were some hints to why she was coming to the academy with bruises and scared to even speak to anyone. But Tsunade informs them more as they heard that Hiashi is arrested and sent away after an attempted murder on Hanabi Hyuuga. Tech and Anko were sighing in relief that she will be living with Reiko for the time being.

"So I'm guessing that Hinata was assigned to go with Naruto?" Tech asked.

Tsunade laughs softly. "Actually, Naruto asked her to stay with him before he leaves with Jiraiya soon."

"What? That's so sweet!" Anko squealed. "No wonder he was helping her shop a few days ago."

"Heh, it looks like we have a gentleman in the Leaf. And that gentleman is Naruto." Tech chuckled lightly.

"But still, it's a shame that Naruto will leave tomorrow. Otherwise, Hinata will wait those long two years for his return." Anko sighed.

"But that is why I need you two for that reason." This got the teens' attention after what the Hokage said. "Have you seen that perverted sage named Jiraiya anywhere?"

"Yeah, he's over there and tied up on that building after he was caught looking inside the springs again. Girls were beating him down and put him there for a punishment. Why?" Tech asked with curiosity.

"There's going to be a slight change into Naruto's departure tomorrow." Tsunade stated with a smirk.

-The Park-

Tonight's the night: the Konoha Festival has begun as many of the villagers and top-ranked ninjas were having the time of their lives. There were people going around and exploring the stands that has games and food markets with delight.

In Konoha Park, Naruto was waiting patiently for both his new sister and his girlfriend so they can go to the festival. He wasn't wearing his regular ninja clothes for the occasion. Instead, he was wearing an orange samurai shirt that shows his chest, baggy black pants, and black sandals. And with an added touch, Naruto's hair was combed down and had his headband tied around his neck like Hinata.

He was still waiting for about five minutes when he spots two girls his age passing him by. The girls started giggling and waved at him.

"Hey, Naruto!" The girls said in flirting tone.

Naruto waves back and still waits. He didn't care for any girl besides his Hinata and only her. He couldn't wait to see how she looks right now. He was blushing like crazy and said to himself, "Just one more day and I'm leaving. Man, I wish I could stay a little bit longer..."

"Yoo-hoo! Naruto! Over here!" Suddenly, he heard a familiar voice from the left as he sees two figures coming up to him. As they came closer, Naruto starts to see both Naruko and Hinata. But as they came closer, Naruto sees his sister wearing a white kimono with big long sleeves and kunoichi shoes with black socks.

But when he looks at Hinata, his heart just skips too many beats. The outfit he got for her has fit her perfectly with perfect curves and showing her soothing legs. Her hair was straightened out with bangs on the left side of her face and has a white orchid hair clip near her bangs. She had on some eyeshadow and lip gloss for the occassion and was given a pair of earrings with a touch. Even her nails were colored into a shade of lavender and she was wearing white shoes to match the dress. And for the last piece, the locket around her neck that Naruto gave her.

'Oh...my...goodness...' Naruto's cheeks were bright red as he approach the girls in a steady pace. Plus, he didn't even notice how Hinata's hair was getting a little longer.

"Naruto, you made it! So, how do you like us now?" Naruko said with glee.

"Naruko, you look nice. But, Hinata...Wow! You look...a-a-amazing!" Naruto stuttered.

Hinata blushed red and smiles warmly. "Thank you, Naruto. You look great, too."

Naruko giggled. "It wasn't easy, but the girl had everything going. I didn't know what to do because she was already beautiful. But she insisted and I helped out a bit."

"I can see that now. I'm happy you came, Hinata." Naruto spoke in a soft tone.

"Me too! I was thinking this might be our first date." Hinata stated sincerly.

"You know," Naruto said as he holds Hinata's hands as he continues, "we can still call it that."

Hinata blushed again and replied, "I would love that very much, Naruto."

"In that case, I guess I'll be going then." Naruko interrupted as she begins to walk off.

"Wait! Where are you going? I thought you want to hang with us!" Naruto shouted.

"And me ruining your date? I'll pass; you guys just have a great time! I'll meet you guys at the apartment later on. Bye!" And with that, Naruko left the two alone as they looked at each other.

"So Hinata, where do you want to go?" Naruto asked.

"Well, I always want to have those fresh cinnamon rolls I've heard about." Hinata suggested.

Naruto chuckled. "Well then, let me lead the way!" He enclosed his hand to Hinata's and walks her down to where the festival is.

-Streets Of Konoha-

Naruto and Hinata were walking around the streets in search of the stand where they serve a fresh batch of cinnamon rolls. As they were watching, the couple was getting some glares from a few villagers. It wasn't no hateful stares; it was the ones that were happy that Naruto and Hinata were holding hands together. They thought it was adorable to watch as Hinata was blushing up a storm.

"N-Naruto, t-t-they are watching us w-weird." Hinata spoke in a soft tone.

Naruto notice this and grinned. "I think they're just seeing how we're together."

"Oh. O-Okay." Hinata stuttered as they kept on walking. Suddenly, Hinata smelled something near and it was a heavenly scent. She recognized it anywhere and said, "Found them!"

Naruto then spots the stand himself as Hinata drags him over there by force.

Later on, Hinata was enjoying her cinnamon roll as Naruto was surprised that she would get so worked up about them.

"Wow, you must love them, huh?" Naruto chuckled as he rubbed his head.

Hinata soon gulps down a piece and nods. "I never have had these since I was young. These are the best! I wondered why you didn't try one."

"Eh, I'm not one with a sweet tooth for sweets." Naruto replied.

"Well, try a bite of mine!" Hinata stops and offer him a piece of her cinnamon roll. Naruto would decline, but he then got a cute look from her. "Please, Naruto? For me?"

Naruto couldn't say 'no' to that face, so he bends down and took a piece. But as he tastes it, he soon smiled in delight. "Wow, this is good!"

Hinata giggled. "I told you!"

"Hinata!" The couple then heard a familiar voice from behind and sees Hanabi and Konohamaru coming up to them.

"Oh! Little sister, how are you?" Hinata replied as Hanabi gave her a hug.

"I'm doing OK, Hinata! But look at you! I mean, you look very beautiful right now." Hanabi stated.

"Thanks, but you look so much cuter in your green kimono." Hinata replied.

"Well, Mr. Oda bought it for me after he met up with Ms. Shizune." The Hyuuga girl said.

"Wait a minute! Where is he?" Hinata questioned.

Konohamaru quickly replied, "He's over there by that ball-toss stand with Ms. Shizune."

Naruto and Hinata took a quick look and see Mitsunari and Shizune having a little fun. Well, more like Shizune as she was cheering because Mitsunari won her a prize. It was a stuffed panda as she thanked him with a hug.

Naruto chuckled. "That seems like fun! Want to go check it out?"

"I don't see why not! Sure!" Hinata said as Naruto walks her there.

Shizune soon released the hug and noticed a couple of familiar footsteps walking along. "Oh, hey! Naruto, I'm glad you're better! And I see you're with Hinata."

"Yep! Me and her are on a date!" Naruto said as he pulls Hinata by the waist.

"Awww, how adorable! Since when did this happen?" Shizune asked with curiosity.

"I-It h-happened yesterday," Hinata replied with a blush.

"How sweet! Say, you guys came here to try out the stand here?" Shizune asked.

"Might as well, right, Hinata?" Naruto suggested. Hinata just took a bite of her cinnamon roll and nodded. "It looks like we're in!"

Naruto went up to the stand as the owner said, "So, you got what it takes to knock down these bottles, kid?"

Naruto cracked his knuckles and replied, "You know it, sir! Just set 'em up and watch the master!"

The owner then set the three balls up and Naruto decides to grab one and aims right at his target. As he got aim, Naruto throws the ball and suddenly missed. He thought it was a warm up as he went up for a second try. But as he missed again, Naruto was a little upset as Hinata was just giggling in a cute tone. And with the last ball left, Naruto then concentrate with full force as he was about to throw the ball. But then...

"ACHOO!" Konohamaru sneezed as Naruto lost his train of thought and threw the ball with a soft throw.

"Ooooh! Sorry, kid, you lose!" The owner said as Naruto slumped on the ground in defeat.

"Konohamaru! You embarrassed him in front of my sister!" Hanabi shouted as she playfully slap him on the arm.

"Heh heh, sorry..." The boy said with an embarrassing blush.

"Anyone else want to give it a try?" The owner asked as he was tossing the ball up in the air.

Hinata then looks around and noticed there's no one volunteering. Without a thought, she spoke up while enjoying a cinnamon roll. "Um, I'll do it!"

As the owner gave Hinata the ball, she made an unbeatable throw that toppled down three rows of bottles with an unstoppable richochet hit. Everyone was shocked to believe how Hinata took out the bottles without missing any targets. The owner was in quite a shock that he had no choice but to give Hinata a prize. It was a stuffed kitten and she was very happy to have it.

"Naruto, I won a prize!" Hinata said with a smile.

He quickly got out of his slump and looks up to see her prize. It was cute as Naruto grinned. "Well, at least you got the right stuff."

Hinata gave him a kiss on the cheek and said, "Learned it from you, Naruto! You wanna go see the rest of the stands?"

"Of course! We're still on our date, right?" Naruto asked kindly.

Hinata nods as she looks at her sister. "Hanabi, we have to go, okay? Here, you csn have my prize."

"Wow! Thank you, big sis!" Hanabi replied as she gave Hianta a hug one more time. "Have fun on your date!"

"I will, Hanabi," said Hinata as her and Naruto went on their way to have more fun. As Hanabi and Konohamaru waved, Shizune and Mitsunari were looking at how Hinata has changed.

"After all they've been through, those two are finally together now. Don't you think it's sweet, Mitsunari?" Shizune asked.

The silent Shinobi signed, "I think Naruto has really made Hinata into something else. I didn't know he had it in him."

"Yeah, but I'm glad he's the one for her." The medical ninja said as she looks at her friend with care.

Naruto and Hinata were having a great time at the Konoha Festival as they were sampling some great food, winning a few games, and meeting up with their friends. For the first time in their lives, Naruto and Hinata were really lucky to enjoy their date. Right now, Naruto was waiting for Hinata to get something for them. As she came back, Hinata returns with two sodas in her hands.

"Thirsty?" Hinata asked sweetly.

"Yeah, thanks." Naruto replied as he took the soda and they both sat on the bench. As they were sitting down, Naruto was thinking about how tomorrow will be the day he will leave the Leaf Village. Even though Naruto was glad he will learn some new moves along the way, but he won't get the chance to see Hinata for the next two years. He was sad inside as he didn't feel like leaving her alone and they were just starting to go out.

"You OK, Naruto?" He soon got out of his trance and heard Hinata's voice. But as he saw her, Hinata's face was crestfallen with a hint of sadness.

"O-Oh, I'm fine! "Everything's perfect, Hinata!" Naruto quickly replied as he rubbed his neck nervously.

"Is it about...tomorrow you're worried about?" Hinata said as she looks down.

Naruto was startled by that reaction as if Hinata read him like a book. Truth be told, Hinata was sad that he had to leave her for his training. Naruto felt bad and honestly nods. "Yeah..."

"Naruto?" Hinata asked as she looks at him.

"Yes, Hinata?" Naruto replied.

"I just want you to know that...I'm very happy I get to spend the last couple of days with you. It really means a lot." The Hyuuga said with a blush.

"Hey, thanks. I felt the same way after you moved in with me. You're a great person to hang with." Naruto replied with the same blush as Hinata's.

They stood in silence and not knowing what to say next without hurting each other more.

"Naruto...I don't mind you going." Hinata said in a serious tone.

This struck the blonde ninja down as he couldn't believe what Hinata said. "W-What, Hinata?" He suddenly felt his hand being touched by hers as she continues.

"Naruto...I want you to go train your best to become the future Hokage one day. Look, I know we may be separated when tomorrow comes. But I really want to make sure we don't shed a single tear on our last night together. Just know that I always love you and I will always be there for you. And don't you worry about me, Naruto, because I plan to be a stronger ninja like you so I can protect the people I love. And when I see you return after two years, I will show you how much I've done."

Hinata has spoken in a declaration of love and promises as Naruto was speechless to say anything. He was then smiling in a heart-felt way as he was grateful to have a girl like Hinata around. "Gee, thanks! You know what I think about you, Hinata?"

"What?" Hinata complied to that question.

"That you're a smart, energetic, carefree, shy, brave, loving, caring, beautiul girlfriend. And that is what I love about you." Naruto stated to describe his girlfriend.

Hinata giggled as she gave him a kiss on the lips. Naruto was startled, but he caved in as he kissed back with passion. It was a short kiss, but it meant a lot to them as their faces were red all over.

"You know, Hinata, you taste like cinnamon rolls." Naruto stated.

Hinata giggled as she replied, "Says the one who tastes like miso pork ramen." And with that, they kissed again.

"Naruto Uzumaki! You are such a romantic!"

They soon turned around to see both Sakura and Kiba with smiles on their faces after witnessing a touching moment. Sakura was wearing a pink kimono with blossom leaf patterns on the side as Kiba was wearing a similar kimono that was red with dog prints. And speaking of red, Naruto and Hinata looked away from each other after that humiliating moment.

Sakura giggled with joy. "It's too late, you two! We saw the whole thing and it made me regret not having a camera with me!"

"Uh..uh...You won't tell anybody about this, will you?" Naruto said as he was still blushing.

"To tell you the truth, I think that's already been established. You guys are now the talk of the town as the cute couple of the Konoha Leaf Village." Kiba declared as Hinata and her boyfriend blushed like roses. Akamaru barked happily at the statement.

"Wow...I guess the secret is out, Hinata." Naruto inquired.

"I guess so." Hinata giggled softly as their blushes lessened. "So Kiba, I see you're hanging out with Sakura."

"Well, yeah. I mean, I didn't want her to be alone on this festive day, so I asked her if she wants to go with me to the festival with me." Kiba answered as Akamaru barked.

"So, it's like a date?" Naruto complied with a sly smile.

Sakura smiled back with a blush. "No, it's just a friendly date with him to have a little fun. I did it to get my mind off of things."

"Well, OK!" Naruto replied. "So, what brings you here?"

"We were wondering if you guys would come see the concert? It's about to start in five minutes if we don't get there!" Sakura announced.

"That's right: Tech and Anko are playing tonight for their biggest gig yet! I can't wait to see that!" Naruto exclaimed.

"You think we still have time?" Hinata asked as Akamaru starts to bark as a sign that he heard the crowd cheering.

"And by Akamaru's keen senses, it's already starting!" Kiba shouted as he grabs Sakura by the hand. "Come on, Sakura!"

Sakura laughs happily. "Okay, okay! I'm coming! Come on, guys!"

"Want to follow them?" Naruto asked Hinata with a smile.

"Sure," replied Hinata as they ran to see the live performance of Tech and Anko's band: My Darling Assassin.

-Hokage Manor, The Concert-

"All right, ladies and gentlemen! Let's get this party going!" The crowd was screaming with excitement as Tech Long was shredding on his guitar and Anko drumming down the beats. Tech and Anko were starting their best gig as they had some extra help with two new members from the Cloud Village: Tsubasa Kazama (second guitarist) and Kasumi Inoue (bassist). Tsubasa has gray eyes and green hair with bangs on the left side. His attire was a black shirt with skulls, white fingerless gloves, blue denim shorts, and black sandals. Kasumi has mocha-colored skin with short-length blonde hair and blue eyes. Her attire was a blue punk top, black leather pants, black fingerless gloves, and black boots. And by the crowd's observation, the members of My Darling Assassin were now a hit as they were playing their first song.

[Sum 41-Underclass Heroes]

One, two, three, four...

Well I
Won't be caught living in a dead-end job,
While praying to my government, guns and God.
Now it's us against them, we're here to represent
And spit right in the face of the establishment.

And now I don't believe (in having faith in nothing),
Stand on my own (and got no sympathy).
Wasting the youth (while being young and useless).
Speak for yourself (and don't pray for me).

Well because we're doing fine, and we don't need to be told
That we're doing fine, 'cause we won't give you control.
And we don't need anything from you,
'Cause we'll be just fine, and we won't be bought and sold, just like you.

(A call across the Underclass.)
Calling out loud with no respect,
I'm not the one, I'm just another reject.
I'm the voice to offend all those who pretend.
Unsung against the grain, I'm here to rise against.

Now I'm desensitized (I state my place in nowhere),
Burning the flag (of the degeneration).
Everyone sing (the anthem of no future).
Down with the mass ('cause we're not listening).

Well because we're doing fine, and we don't need to be told
That we're doing fine, 'cause we won't give you control.
And we don't need anything from you,
'Cause we'll be just fine, and we won't be bought and sold, just like you.

May I have your attention please?
I pledge allegiance to the Underclass,
As your hero at large!

One, two, three, four...

We're the saints of degeneration,
We don't owe anyone an explanation.
F**k elitists, we don't need this,
We're the elite of just alright.

Well because we're doing fine, and we don't need to be told
That we're doing fine, 'cause we won't give you control.
And we don't need anything from you,
'Cause we'll be just fine, and we won't be bought and sold, just like you.

[End song]

The Konoha Village cheered as the band loved the sound right now. In fact, Tech and the others were just beginning. Out from the crowd, Naruto and Hinata made it to the concert as they were cheering for their friends onstage.

"Wow, they rock!" Naruto shouted to Hinata.

"I couldn't agree more!" The Hyuuga girl replied as the band plays another song.

[Zebrahead-HMP]

Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome to the show
We want it all, we want it now, we wanted you to know
So keep your hands and legs inside the ride and take it slow
It's bulls**t by design, we're out to blow your mind

I ain't no Steve McQueen
I'm like a dead popstar in a magazine
I'm anyone left lost in quarantine
With pro tools cutting up the hit machine

So come and take more, take more
You can't help yourself, no
Escape more, escape more
You can't help yourself, no
Break more, break more
You can't help yourself, no
Puked my heart out on the asphalt (heart out on the asphalt)
Don't think you're cut out for this

Save me from myself
This ain't a test, state of emergency
Cause I can't stop myself
I'm trying my best
Tell me what else could go wrong

I dream like halloween
I got a knife in my back and a song to scream
I watch the walls cave in, inhaling gasoline
It's like that in the middle of this party scene

So come and take more, take more
You can't help yourself, no
Escape more, escape more
You can't help yourself, no
Break more, break more
You can't help yourself, no
Puked my heart out on the asphalt (heart out on the asphalt)
Don't think you're cut out for this

Save me from myself
This ain't a test, state of emergency
Cause I can't stop myself
I'm trying my best
Tell me what else could go wrong

This is some good s**t, where'd you get it?
You're such a f**king hypocrite, it's so appropriate
I'm feeling so delinquent and all degenerate
This is some good s**t, where'd you get it?

Save me from myself
This ain't a test, state of emergency
Cause I can't stop myself
I'm trying my best
Tell me what else could go wrong

Save me from myself
This ain't a test, state of emergency
Cause I can't stop myself
I'm trying my best
Tell me what else could go wrong

Thanks for coming to the show

It's bulls**t by design
Straight out, just lose your mind

[End song]

As they finished their second song, the band was taking a bow as the Konoha villagers applaud for their performance. Naruto was enjoying this as him and Hinata were coming a little closer to see their friends.

"Thank you, thank you! I just like to say that this is the best night to start MDA's first debut. But right now, we're going to start our next song. But before I do that, I might need a volunteer to help me here since I overdid my guitar solos. Anybody out there that can play?" Tech asked as there were a few hands he could point out. But it was hard to choose as Tech was searching for the right one. But shockingly, he spots one and called out that person.

"Naruto? You play guitar?" Hinata gasped as her boyfriend's hand was up in the air.

Naruto chuckled. "I used to when I was eleven. But I still got the moves."

"Naruto Uzumaki? Wow, that's a surprise! Come here for a sec!" Tech called out his friend as the blonde ninja leaps up from the crowd and onto the stage. "You? Play? Ha! I'll believe it when I see it! If you can't beat my streak, what makes you think you can shred?"

Naruto smirk with style. "How about you give me the axe and I'll show you what I got?"

After that comment, the villagers were shocked to hear Naruto said that to him as a challenge as Tech starts to smile and chuckle.

"Alright, Naruto, show us what you got!" Tech said as he hands Naruto his famous guitar. The crowd starts to cheer as Hinata was smiling to see her boyfriend performing for the first time. "Naruto, start us off, will ya?"

Naruto nods as he plays something that had Tech be interested.

[Crossfade-So Far Away]

I've been changin' but you'll never see me now
(I've been changin' but you'll never see me now)
Now I'm blaming you for everything

No more holding it in
How many years can I pretend
Nothing never goes the way it should
No more sitting in this place
Hoping you might see it my way
Cause I don't think you ever understood
That what I'm looking for are the answers
To why these questions never go away

[Chorus]
I'm so far away
I've been changin' but you'll never see me now
I'm so far away
Now I'm blaming you for everything

No more waiting for the end
Of every day that I will spend
Wishing that I only had a choice
No more pushing you away
Cause I will be busy watching things going my way
Never looking back on this anymore
Because what I'm looking for are the answers
To why these questions never go away

[Chorus]

I've been changin' but you'll never see me now
Now I'm blaming you for everything

I'm so far away

Hey hey watch me wave
Goodbye to yesterday
Nothing left in my way
Hey hey I've been saved
With sun shining on my pain
Getting me through this day
Hey hey watch me wave
Goodbye to yesterday
Nothing left in my way
Feels so good to say

[Chorus]

Now I'm blaming you

I'm so far away

[End song]

Hinata was smiling happily as she heard the whole village cheering for not only MDA, but Naruto also. For the first time in his life, Naruto was glad to be notice as someone accepted and not a monster. And with that, he took a bow and was given a pat on the back from his friend.

"Damn! I didn't know you can shred like that! You got skills, I'll tell you that!" Tech said with a grin.

"Hehe, thanks! I thought I lost it at first." Naruto replied.

"Well, then! How about we close this one out with a song of your choice? Just choose anything and we'll make it happen." Tech offered as Naruto thought on something. But as he looks at Hinata, he had the perfect idea.

He whispered to Tech as he had a huge smile on his face. "I like it! You got it, Naruto!" Tech came up to the crowd as he heard them cheering them on. "This is our last song for tonight as Naruto picked this one out. To the people with that special someone, here it is..."

The blonde ninja starts it off as he plays a soft tune to the guitar. But what he did next shook Hinata and the whole village.

[Papa Roach-No Matter What]
(N-Naruto, T-Tech)

N: I need you right here, by my side
You're everything I'm not in my life.
We're indestructible, we are untouchable
Nothing can take us down tonight
You are so beautiful, it should be criminal
That you could be mine.

T: And we will make it out alive
I'll promise you this love will never die!

Both: No matter what, I got your back
I'll take a bullet for you if it comes to that
I swear to God that in the bitter end
We're gonna be the last ones standing

N: So believe me when I say, you're the one
They'll never forgive us for the things we've done

T: And we will make it out alive
I'll promise you this love will never die!

Both: No matter what, I got your back
I'll take a bullet for you if it comes to that
I swear to God that in the bitter end
We're gonna be the last ones standing
We'll never fall, we'll never fade
I'll promise you forever and my soul today
No matter what until the bitter end
We're gonna be the last ones standing

N: And everybody said that we would never last,
T: And if they saw us now I bet they'd take it back
Both: It doesn't matter what we do or what we say
'Cause nothing matters anyway!

T: No matter what, I got your back
Both: I'll take a bullet for you if it comes to that
I swear to God that in the bitter end
We're gonna be the last ones standing
We'll never fall (We'll never fall)
We'll never fade (We'll never fade)
No matter what until the bitter end
We're gonna be the last ones standing

[End song]

The last song was the biggest finale to ever be played as the Konoha villagers were cheering and applauding as the band members got away from their equipment and took a bow. Naruto joins in as he spots Hinata with a smile and blush on her face. She knew that song was meant for her as she couldn't be happier than ever before.

Naruto came close to the edge and gave Hinata a hand up on stage. She got up and was excited to see her boyfriend a rockstar!

"I chose that song just for you, Hinata. Did you love it?" Naruto asked kindly.

Hinata didn't have to say anything as she came closer to him and gave Naruto a firm kiss on the lips in front of the whole village. The Leaf was in shock-and-awe as they were witnessing Naruto and Hinata kissing as they cheered them on. Tech and Anko were stunned by Hinata's action, but didn't care as they smiled for the new couple.

"Hmph, that Naruto is something!" Tech commented.

Anko giggled. "And it seems that Hinata finally got her man! I'm so proud of them!"

"You think we should tell them the news?" Tech asked his girlfriend.

"No," replied Anko as she shook her head, "let them hear it tomorrow afternoon. Let them enjoy this night."

Tech and Anko just stood aside as Naruto and Hinata pulled away and waved at the Leaf Village. And in their thoughts, this was their best date ever.

-Naruto's Apartment-

It was late as the festival kept on going as Naruko was coming back from the party. She yawns as she was opening the apartment door. Naruko was curious to where Naruto and Hinata might be at after she left them alone on their date. She knows that they'll take care of themselves as she hopes to go inside Hinata's room to find some clothes to sleep in.

But as she opens the door, Naruko stops at that moment as she found Naruto and Hinata. Both of them were sleeping on her bed while they were holding each other in their arms. They were smiling peacefully as they enjoyed themselves on their first date. Naruko didn't feel like waking them up as she smiled warmly to know that they look really cute together. As she slowly close the door, Naruko whispered one last thing, "Goodnight, you two..."

Naruko soon head to her brother's room and went to bed herself. But as tomorrow comes, one must know the outcome to see that Naruto will leave on that day.

Ok, guys! Please tell me I did great with this chapter! Anyway, the next chapter will be my last and it will lead to the most dramatic conclusion of it. But since I know you guys are huge Naruhina fans, I'm giving you a chance to decide what the final chapter will be. If I have the chance, I'll see what I can do. Later! Oh, and I do NOT own those songs!