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Chapter Ten
Team Eight had been a team for an entire week, train and go on missions for seven days straight.
Kurenai decided to add a new element to their training starting their second week.
Shino, Hinata, and Kiba, each held a slice of paper in their hands, the three Genin stared down at them in silence. Akamaru rested on Kiba's head, also staring down at the paper.
"Do you know what these pieces of paper are?" Kurenai asks after a moment.
Hinata looks up at her first, "Pieces of paper made from trees that were fed chakra to grow, they are unique in being able to identify your chakra affinity, I read about them in a scroll I have."
Kurenai nods, "Exactly, elemental affinities are very important, as they allow you to use elemental Ninjutsu."
"Like the Uchiha's fireball," Kiba says.
"Yes, all you have to do is to focus on your chakra, and channel it to your hands, as soon as your chakra touches the paper, the paper will react. If your nature is fire it will ignite and turn to ash, if it's wind it will split in two, if it's water it will become wet, if it's earth it will will turn to dirt and crumble away, and if it's lighting it will crinkle," Kurenai explains.
Hinata focuses her chakra to her fingers and the paper instantly crinkles, "I have lighting," she murmurs.
Both Shino and Kiba's turn to dirt and crumble away, the two glance at each other, "I guess we both have earth then," Kiba says with a shrug.
Kurenai smiles, "All three of you will learn how to use a basic Ninjutsu with your chakra affinities by the end of this week," she announces, "I brought scrolls with me, but I only have one scroll for earth techniques so Kiba and Shino, you will have to share one," Kurenai tosses the scroll to Shino, before tossing another to Hinata, "I'll be back with another one soon for Kiba, if you want to you can try and start figuring out the Jutsu, but if you would rather wait that's fine."
Kurenai Body Flickers out of the training ground, leaving the three Genin, and Akamaru, by themselves.
Hinata opens her scroll and begins reading the instructions for the new Ninjutsu.
Kiba looks at the scroll in Shino's hands, "Earth Wall?" He asks, "That sounds like a good defensive Jutsu."
Kiba walks over to Hinata and looks over her shoulder, "Lightning Clone? That sounds really cool," Kiba says.
Hinata glances at him, "I can use the clone as a distraction and a weapon, if an enemy attacks it, instead of just 'poofing' like a Shadow Clone, it will disperse into Lightning and shock the attacker."
Kiba inches away, "Sounds painful."
Kurenai enters the training ground a few moments later, and tosses a scroll to Kiba, "Earth Clone?"
"Yes, once Shino has mastered his Jutsu to a certain degree and you've mastered yours, you two will switch and master the others," Kurenai states, "That way you've both learned two different Jutsu's, rather than giving Kiba the same Jutsu."
Shino nods in understanding and Kiba grins widely, both Genin ready for the new challenge.
Kurenai, while she can't use the techniques herself, walks them through how to use them using the scrolls.
Kurenai dismisses them about an hour before the Genin would usually eat dinner with their families.
Hinata waves goodbye before heading home.
Some days they'd train all day, and others they'd stop and go on D-Rank missions before Kurenai dismisses them.
When she arrives home she heads to her room to shower before changing into a simple light purple kimono.
Hinata heads to her fathers office and enters after gaining permission, "Father," she bows politely before giving a report of how her training went, including the new Jutsu Kurenai had given her to master.
Hiashi narrows his eyes in thought, "You know it is unorthodox for a Hyuuga to learn any Jutsu outside of the Clan Techniques and three basic Jutsu the academy teaches you."
Hinata frowns, "But isn't that wasting potential and limiting us? My Byakugan can be used for more than just Clan techniques and search and rescue."
Hiashi sighs, "You walk on dangerous ground Hinata, learning how to use new Jutsu will not go unnoticed by the elders."
Hinata fights the urge to roll her eyes at hearing the elders mentioned, 'The elders and their traditions, once I become Head of the Clan everything will change,' Hinata thinks to herself, "I know father, and I'm willing to take whatever punishment they deem fit for a ninja learning Ninjutsu," Hinata says sarcastically before leaving.
Hiashi watches his daughter leave the room, 'When did Hinata develop an attitude?'
Hinata mentally berates herself for talking to her father with such a tone, "It's the elders..they always put me in a bad mood," she whispers to herself, "Just forget about them."
"Forget about who?" Hinata's eyes widen in surprise and she spins around and sees Hanabi standing a few feet behind her.
"Nothing," Hinata says with a small smile, she noted Hanabi had showered already and was dressed in pale yellow kimono, "How was training today?"
"Father shows no mercy," Hanabi says with a pout, "I hurt my ankle and he told me to walk it off, so I limped around the dojo until the pain faded away, a Branch member brought me some ice to wrap around it after training but it still hurt."
Hinata pats Hanabi's head, "He told me to walk it off plenty of times, even when we first started training, so your not alone Hana-Chan."
Hanabi huffs, "I know that sounds stupid but it really did hurt."
Hinata giggles, "I don't think it's stupid."
Hanabi smiles, "I know Hina-Nee-Chan! Your the best older sister ever!"
Hinata beams and hugs Hanabi tightly, "Thank you Hana-Chan, let's head to the dining room now, dinner will start soon."
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The next day Kurenai created three Shadow Clones and had them all individually watch over and help Hinata, Kiba, and Shino as they practiced their new Jutsu.
This was after the warm up and replaced team training for the day. They each had two hours before they'd start their D-rank missions for the day.
The real Kurenai spent her time thinking of new formations and plans for her team.
Two hours later Team Eight headed towards the mission desk, they saw Team Seven walking by so Hinata decided to say hi.
"Naruto-Kun!" The blond turns so quickly he lost his balance but quickly caught himself as he hollers Hinata's name in response and runs over to the other Genin.
Sakura rolls her eyes but follows her blond teammate, Kakashi follows behind them, while Sasuke stays where he's at.
"Where are you heading off to?" Hinata asks, "A mission?"
"Yeah, Tora ran away again, I feel like we are always trying to catch that stupid cat," Naruto grouches.
"Speaking of which," Kakashi says, "We need to start searching.
Hinata activates her Byakugan, surprising Sakura, the pinkette not having seen the Kekkei Genkai up close before, "Tora is currently running through the park, in the direction of Training Ground 13," She states.
"Thanks for the help Hinata-Chan! I'll see ya later!" Naruto says before running after his team who had left after hearing Tora's current location.
"They're really unlucky to be stuck with catching Tora," Kiba says with a smirk, "I'm glad we haven't been assigned that mission yet."
"I'm inclined to agree with Kiba. Why? Because Tora is a 'demon' among felines," Shino says quietly.
Hinata shrugs, "I guess...I wonder what missions we'll get today."
"Speaking of which, let's go, we are losing time," Kurenai states.
Team Eight successfully completes three D-Rank missions before Kurenai dismisses them.
Hinata stops by the Yamanaka Flower Shop on her way home, Ino stood behind the counter looking bored out of her mind but the blond brightens up when she spots Hinata, "Hinata!" She greets happily, "Thank goodness your here! I was about to die of boredom!"
Hinata giggles, "Hello Ino-Chan, I'm glad I cheered you up," she says, she walks over to some of the potted flowers, and picks up a set of daffodils.
"Adding more flowers to your garden?" Ino asks.
Hinata smiles and shakes her head, "No, these are for Hana-Chan's, I asked for a small section near my own garden. I'm starting it up and once it's ready I'll surprise her."
Ino beams, "I'm sure she'll love it, and from the way you've described her daffodils sound perfect."
Hinata nods, "I've already planted some of Hana-Chan's favorite tea leaves as well, some daffodils will be a good start. I'll show her the garden tomorrow."
Ino sighs dreamily, "Maybe one day somebody would do something like this for me."
Hinata giggles, "You mean in a romantic way? I'm sure you'll be sweeped off your feet Ino-Chan," she says.
Ino smiles, "I hope so! Speaking of which...do you like anyone Hina?"
Hinata shakes her head, "No, I mean no offense when I say this..but I am focusing on my training right now, and that type of thinking rarely crosses my mind."
Ino nods in understanding, "I knew you'd say that, I was just asking anyways."
Hinata waves goodbye and leaves after paying for the flowers and heads towards her home.
Taking extra care to avoid Hanabi, Hinata makes her way to the small garden she had set up for her younger sister.
It was smaller than her own, it had tea leaves planted but nothing else, Hinata plants the daffodils and once she's finished heads inside.
Hinata showers and changes into a kimono, 'Maybe I'll show Hanabi after dinner,' she thinks to herself, she was walking through the main garden, occasionally stopping to inspect the flowers. The Branch members who took care of the garden let her be, as they are used to her presence.
After dinner Hinata blind folds an excited Hanabi, who promised not to look, and guided the younger Hyuuga to the back of the garden where Hanabi's new garden waited.
Hinata untied the blindfold and pulled it off her sister's head, "You can look now."
Hanabi opens her eyes and beams when she sees the small, growing garden. She noted her favorite type of tea leaves and saw daffodils growing, "Why daffodils?" She asks curiously.
Hinata smiles, "Daffodils symbolize fondness, respect, and feeling the sun shines brightest when your with the one you've given the flowers to."
Hanabi hugs her older sister tightly, "Thank you Hina-Nee-Chan!"
Hinata hugs her little sister back, just as tightly, "Your welcome Hana-Chan."
Hanabi looks up at her, "I can still help you with your garden right?" She asks.
"Of course Hana-Chan, but don't forget about your own alright? This garden is your responsibility now, but don't hesitate to ask for help," Hinata says.
The two sisters head back after Hinata walks Hanabi through how to properly care for her garden.
They see Neji on the way back, he looked tired but not nearly as bad as the week before, "Hello Neji-Nii-San," Hinata greets.
Neji looks over at them, "Hinata-Sama, Hanabi-Sama. I see you've gotten back from tending to Hinata's garden."
"Not Hina-Nee-Chan's garden," Hanabi corrects, "My garden!"
Neji raises a brow and Hinata giggles, "I started a small garden for Hana-Chan."
"Oh," the oldest Hyuuga sighs, "I'm heading to my room now," Neji walks away and the two sisters head inside.
To be continued...
AN: Hello! We saw some Team Eight training, got a glimpse of Team Seven, saw Ino, and more Hanabi and Hinata bonding time!
Idk about you but I love reading and writing about Hinata and Hanabi's relationship, they are just so cute!!
For Team Eight's chakra affinities, I read that Shino had Fire, Earth, and Yang release by the Shinobi war in Shippuden, so I decided to stick with Earth. Kiba had Earth and Yang Release..so I thought it'd be cool for them to learn Jutsu's together and help each other out. Hinata has Fire and Lightning, I stuck with Lightning for now...I thought of some ideas for it.
For the garden I wanted the flowers to symbolize their close relationship so please correct me if I made a mistake regarding that, I'm not well versed in the language of flowers.
To MidnightKitts: I hope you continue to enjoy the story and I'm very happy that you like the NejiHina moments, personally it's one of my favorite things to write about. While she did start modifying the Gentle Fist at such a young age, Hinata still has a long ways to go, but we'll see the results of her training soon enough. Thank you for reviewing and I hope you enjoy this chapter!
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