Let me guess, you're mad at me for not updating? Sorry. I had college stuff to fill out, a new job, and lady troubles XD. (got the job, got into the colleges, didn't get the girl). Here is what you have all been waiting for, the newest chapter of Guardians :D Enjoy and DO NOT FORGET TO REVIEW
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CHAPTER 11
White Pupils! Ultimate Elemental Jutsu?!
Time went slowly as Hinata leapt through the trees surrounded by the entourage of the mysterious Worshippers of Light. Autumn had long arrived and Hinata, having been so warm at the fire only minutes earlier, was now thoroughly chilled through her solitary jacket. The spandex combat suit underneath did little to keep her warm, not to mention the addition of the cool air constantly hitting her body soon caused the kunoichi to shiver madly. She tried releasing bursts of light chakra to maintain her warmth.
"Cold, Hinata-sama?" asked one of the younger ninja. Judging by his voice he couldn't have been much older than she was. She looked in the direction of his voice and nodded. A slender, yet well built, male ninja leapt closer and took an extra jacket out of his pack. Handing it to her he gave a small nod and leapt back into formation.
This strange boy had startled Hinata for two reasons. The first was that she had not expected to find such a kind and young ninja among this squad of mostly men in their late twenties. The second was that, through the break in his facemask that allowed for vision, Hinata saw his eyes. There was something wrong with them. There was an absence of black!
"Um, excuse me," Hinata said in to the same ninja. He turned his head to look at her, those strange eyes boring into her once again. She shivered once again, however it had nothing to do with the cold environment. "I was just wondering, why are the pupils of your eyes white?"
The eyes in question widened at the inquisition. All the other ninja seemed to stare at her too. She took this chance to notice that only one or two others had the same color pupils.
"That is not for us to answer. Ask the village Jutsu Keeper," spoke a gruff sounding ninja. The voice came from the head of the group, from the only ninja who hadn't turned his head at Hinata's question. Everyone looked at the ninja's form for a moment or so and then continued on their way.
The sun was soon on it way into the sky. Hinata became worried. I wonder how the others are doing? Are they worried about me? Is Naruto-kun worried?
"Thinking about someone Hinata-sama?" asked the same young ninja. Hinata just nodded dazedly. "He's lucky," the ninja said with a far off look in his white eyes.
"Jyuuchiro!" yelled the man in the head of the group. The young ninja snapped to attention. "Do not disturb Hinata-sama, firstly. Secondly, pay more attention to you surroundings, we're nearly at the village."
Hinata looked ahead and sure enough there was a brilliant village ahead of them. Its buildings were made of white marble and decorated brightly. The young ninja, Jyuuchiro, looked over to her and spread his arms towards the village. "Welcome, Hinata-sama, to the village of the Morning Sun!"
As she walked through the streets with the entourage of ninja, she noticed that many people were up early. Children skipped about in the streets and mothers were busy shopping at street stalls. The ninja escort had removed their masks and many of the denizens of the village were greeting them warmly. Jyuuchiro, Hinata noticed was especially popular with the kids. They ran right up to him and clung to his legs and shoulders. He just walked along, grinning and carrying or dragging the kids with him.
They eventually reached a large temple in the middle of the city. The outside seemed like an ancient Mayan temple. As such, they climbed many steps before they reached the entranceway. Once inside they followed a corridor lit only by torches hanging on the walls. I don't like this place Raito, there's something odd about it. There was no response. Raito? RAITO!
"Hinata-sama," said the leader. Hinata tried to act natural as she looked towards the man. "You cannot communicate with your elemental spirit while inside there walls. If you have some decent control over your powers, you should be able to use them, though."
Hinata nodded, sighing with relief. She focused hard on making a tiny orb of lavender light in her hand, before whispering, "Lux!" The small bright light appeared from her hand and hovered around her lighting up the passageway a bit more.
Jyuuchiro whistled a bit. "Pretty, Hinata-sama! As expected that the beholder of beauty can create some more beauty," he said with a cheerful grin. Hinata blushed at the compliment but focused on the light orb trying to focus on Naruto as opposed to this new interloper into her life.
"Ah!" Jyuuchiro said a few moments later, "We're here!" His voice echoed as the corridor had given way to a large stone chamber with many windows and torches on the wall providing plenty of light.
"Nix," Hinata said, letting the orb fade into nothingness. She looked around a bit. The walls were made out of the same brilliant white marble and the sun reflecting off of it only caused a nearly blinding effect.
"Welcome Hinata-chan!" said a booming voice from the far end of the chamber. Not being able to see that far, Hinata closed her eyes and activated the Byakugan.
"I am the village leader and the Jutsu Keeper, Gozen no Raito." Hinata could vaguely depict his appearance through the inverse colors of the Byakugan. He was an old man in appearance, yet his body remained strong and durable. "You are probably wondering why I had you escorted here? Oh, I do apologize for if my men were a bit too…forceful, but we desperately needed your presence here."
"Why?" Hinata asked. "What is there for me here?"
Gozen shook his head. "There is power here. Have you not noticed this village's affinity for light? Even in the dead of night this place is so well lit up that it's amazing that we remain a hidden village!" He laughed heartily at his joke as the other ninja chuckled with him.
Hinata, not being comfortable with her surroundings, decided to act innocent. "Um, Gozen-dono, wouldn't it be hard to sleep with such lights?" In response, Gozen just looked at her and burst out laughing once again.
"She has a sense of humor as well! Well, Hinata-chan, many of the villagers here have adapted to this. In fact, many of us are blind! When the children are born, we blindfold them. When they open their eyes and see darkness they believe that is all there is to the world.
"When they are 5 years old, we remove the blindfold at high noon while they stare towards the sun. This results in one of two things usually. Either the child is blinded, at which point they maneuver their way around by sensing with their chakra as they have done up until then, or the child reacts by shielding their eyes with chakra. This chakra burst, mixed with the intensity of the unfamiliar light, traps the light within the child's eyes. This results the ability to use light chakra in all such children, and white pupils in certain gifted students."
Gozen stared at Hinata. "However, one fused with the 'spirit' of Light already has such chakra, yet no white pupils. Oh, rest assured, I am aware of your Byakugan. The white pupils show that that child has received the Ai no Raito, or the Love of Light, Light's Love, however you wish to say it. It is a spectacular jutsu. It can heal your allies completely of all physical wounds, but can only be used once or twice a day. I have brought you here to teach you that power. It is known as the Hijutsu of Light. Will you accept?"
Hinata stood there for a second. Gozen's chakra had not flickered during anything he had said. Such a disruption would mean he was lying. "How long will this training take? I wish to return to my friends soon. May I contact them?" she inquired.
Gozan grinned. "The training, if done correctly, at a slow pace, will take a month. You may send your spirit to them to let them know of your situation. No other message may be sent because I fear for the safety of my village. True Nature does not appreciate us very much, seeing as we wish to assist you Eight. Only Disciples of Light may enter here so your friends may not come but you should arrange a meeting place for one month from now. One, final thing. I wish not to make you seem like a prisoner, however, you may not leave the village as of now. Jyuuchiro!"
"Hai!" the young ninja said stepping forward.
"You are to guard Hinata-chan. You are my most powerful and adept student, so please, do not fail me."
"Hai, sensei!"
"You may leave!" Gozan said, sweeping his hand to the side. "Hinata-chan!" he yelled after her. Hinata turned to look at him. "Welcome my dear," he said with a sincere smile.
A/N: Well, there is your new chapter. Not much happening right? WRONG! Nothing ever goes as planned.
What do you think will go wrong?
Hinata will fall for Jyuuchiro
True Nature will attack the village
Hinata fails the training and becomes blind
Naruto will die from the evolution weapon fatigue
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