Chapter 9: The search for the beetle
Shino stared at Hinata for a long time.
"We won't have much luck since the beetles will not hatch in this time of year."
Hinara jumped up from her seat.
"B-but there must still be ones left that haven't hatched yet," she protested.
"But the chances-"
"No, Shino! We have to find one."
Another long silence.
"How would you feel if Kiba decided to leave the village? What if your only chances are very slim? Wouldn't you take them? For Kiba? For your friend?"
"I..."
"Do you know how Naruto feels? Do you know how it hurts to see Sasuke walking further away from you?"
"Why do you care so much?"
Her face was serious.
"Because it hurts to see Naruto struggling. And it hurts to see Sasuke destroying their friendship."
"Hinata..."
"Please Shino!"
"I will talk to Tsunade."
Hinata smiled.
Now she could help bring Sasuke back.
