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Warning: I have read the entire manga so beware of spoilers this chapter... if you are current on the anime then you're fine!
Chapter 11
"I thank you for your trust" Itachi stated blandly, "but how do you know I will not betray you. How can you put the villages fate in a traitors hands?"
Hinata's face relaxed and a small smile adorned her porcelain features, "Because you are not a traitor."
Itachi's face remained impassive, but his curiosity had spiked. Never before had he met a ninja so high in rank that maintained such a childhood innocence. There were many reasons for her not to trust him, many reason for her to hate him, many reasons for her to rid him for her village, yet she sat there, so casually, with so much hope and trust. So forgiving. So understanding. "Your trust will get you killed" Itachi stated, though it held more emotion than she had ever heard him use. However, it was still not much.
"It hasn't yet" Hinata defended slyly. She continued more demurely, "Everyone has a reason for what they do, and I believe the decision they make is what they believe to be the right one in order to protect what is truly important to them. My trust in you is because of something quite simple, I believe we both desire to protect the same things."
Itachi analyzed her words carefully, even if she had faith in him he could not afford to have it in her. By pretending to be the man that people hated and despised he had managed to live relatively long in this cruel world, being kind and forgiving got you nowhere in life. This had always been a fact to Itachi, his proof being having to shut off his emotions at such a young age to protect his brother and the Leaf Village.
"And what is it you desire to protect?" Itachi questioned. This had been more than he had talked in months.
"Our Village, the Village Hidden in the Leaves," Hinata stated with conviction, "I will give everything of myself to protect those that I care about."
"That includes my brother?" Itachi had a small inflection at the end allowing Hinata to understand that her answer to this question would be a turning point in their relationship.
"Of course" Hinata confirmed lightly. "He is my friend, my comrade, and…" a small barely noticeable blush formed on Hinata's cheeks as she thought about their recent time together. She reigned in her emotions before manoeuvring the topic elsewhere, "I would protect him with my life." She gave a small laugh allowing the mood to lighten impressively, "That is if he isn't too stubborn and actually allows me to."
Itachi noticed her small blush, that, along with her words, made a tiny macroscopic smile appear on his face. His soft spot had always been his brother.
Hinata did not notice the phenomenon as she had her eyes closed with her giggles.
When Hinata calmed her face was still bright with a joy Itachi had not seen on someone in quite awhile, it seemed that this girl was reminding him of all the little things in life he had unregrettably given up. Itachi quickly pushed those thoughts out of his head as he stared at Hinata.
"How is he?" Itachi closed his eyes and leaned his head back to how he was when Hinata had first entered.
"He is strong, in many ways. You would be very proud." Hinata stated with confidence.
Itachi peeked one eye open pushing Hinata to continue.
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Flashback - The morning after Sasuke's and Hinata's kiss
A bright light brought Hinata out of her pleasant slumber and hurdling into reality. Grumbling incoherently she turned over before stretching her tired body. She scrunched her eyes together before pulling them open to take in her surroundings. She was still in Kakashi's house with the living room now lit with the morning sun. She was on her side and began to turn onto back only to be stopped an incredibly familiar form behind her. Hinata hesitantly corked her neck around to come only centimetres from Kakashi's smirking face. He had been spooning her quite comfortably.
With speed - not grace - Hinata rolled of the couch with an "eep" before landing with a thud.
Hinata glared up at the now chuckling Kakashi before sitting up and rubbing the sore spot on the back of her head.
"Sorry, didn't want to wake you by getting up" Kakashi explained unapologetically.
Hinata pouted before her face settled and she picked herself off of the floor, "That doesn't explain why were in that position in the first place…" Hinata mumbled under her breath, but Kakashi's keen ears still caught it and his grin widened.
"Well, it turns out that you are actually quiet the cuddler" Kakashi countered. "I woke up in the middle of the night to find out I was your temporary life sized teddybear." Hinata's face was getting to an unhealthy shade of red, but Kakashi continued to push. He got up and brought his face close to hers again, "Practically broke my ribs with your grip when I tried to pull away. Not that I minded, you can cuddle me any day Hina."
Uncomfortable with the proximity Hinata ducked around him and off to the side. "S-sorry Kakashi," she stammered, her face still as red as a tomato. " I can heal you if you want."
Kakashi maintained his distance, not wanting to push her too far so early in the morning, with his next words that were said with a smirk, "That's okay, I like it when you're rough with me." Maybe he did want to push her a little.
"I-I think I'm going to go shower now" Hinata spluttered as she made her way hastily out of the room. As she retreated behind the bathroom doors she heard Kakashi's final smart aleck comment of 'That's a bold invitation Hina, I didn't know you had it in you.' It almost caused her to faint; something she hadn't done in years.
After the refreshing shower that cooled down Hinata's burning face she made breakfast while Kakashi took his turn to get ready. They ate in relative silence with Kakashi only throwing in a few comments here and there to make her blush.
The morning was still young when the friendly duo arrived back at Hinata's tiny compound. It was such a beautiful morning that Hinata almost ignored the flaming killer intent that radiated off of the red eyed Uchiha who was glaring furiously at her partner.
Trying to ease the situation Hinata made a small step forwards and to the side slightly block the view of Kakashi from Sasuke. "Hi, Sasu" Hinata said as casually as she could muster.
Sasuke's eyes flashed back to their noir black momentarily when he looked at Hinata, but his anger quickly rose again when Kakashi side stepped the mediator and was now blocking his Hina from sight.
"Yo" Kakashi stated with a wave of his hand before shoving it into his pocket. "Sorry we're late, but Hinata was being feisty this morning, she couldn't keep her hands off me."
Not understanding the double entendre Hinata poked her head out from behind Kakashi with that familiar blush before muttering with a pout, "I said I was sorry." She had assumed he was talking about her use of him as cuddle buddy.
If possible the killer intent in the atmosphere raised - radiating from the Uchiha - causing the few remaining animals to scurry to a presumed safe location.
Kakashi smirked behind his mask. He wanted Sasuke to snap so that he could let out his anger at his former student for bothering Hinata. He was smart enough not to make the first move… an angry Hinata was not something he wanted to deal with.
He got his wish when in the next instant Sasuke lunged forwards only to be met with an overly zealous Kakashi.
End Flashback
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It was early morning though none of the light from rising sun made its way through the halls of the Akatsuki base. Only a slight chill ran amongst halls, chasing Hinata as she tugged her new Akatsuki robe tighter around her slender shoulders. Her bare feet tiptoed casually, trying to adjust to the cold stone floor beneath her, as she arrived to her destination.
Hinata creaked the door open and walked in with her head held high, mask in place. It was her first official day as an Akatsuki member and although yesterday went relatively well, she didn't think it could or would be that easy. These were sadistic animals, the worst of the worst! After analyzing yesterdays events Hinata deduced that the way she had seen her other members behave either meant that they were putting up some sort of act in order for her to lower her guard… or they were all completely crazy.
The plain room was empty when Hinata entered. It was the designated 'kitchen,' if one could even call it that. It had the same stone floors and pale walls, but this room contained a worn out stove with its corners rusting, a ceramic sink that looked as if it hadn't been cleaned… ever… and a fridge. All these appliances were connected through a wooden countertop as if this entire group had never learned about fire safety.
Hinata eyed the kitchen in an effort to take in her surroundings, determined to know this place like the back of her hand. The fridge appeared to be the nicest of the lot until she actually opened it and noticed the lack of food. Perhaps they normally don't use this base. It would make sense to not take me to their main hideout.
Hinata pulled out a package of a dozen eggs and placed them on the counter before reaching in once again to grab any vegetables she could get her hands on. This consisted of one red pepper and one tomato. She was about to make an attempt at finding any usable cooking ware when a presence alerted itself to her.
Without turning around she knew it to be Hidan.
Hidan chuckled throatily. "Haven't seen anyone actual cook in fuckin forever!" he declared loudly.
Hinata ignored the man, her mask still in place and senses on high alert.
"Yo, who stuck that stick up your ass today" Hidan scowled when the woman in front of him refused to respond or even acknowledge him in any way.
With still no response Hidan made his way over to a large wooden rectangular table and plopped his feet up while leaning dangerously back on the hind legs of his chair. He continued to rock back and forth before a grin plastered his way onto his face. "Haha, I get it! This is the famous mask I've heard so much about. You're one heartless bitch when you put that facade up. But, don't worry you don't have to wear your mask when you're around us."
Hinata stopped her movement as she took in those magic words: you don't have to wear your mask when you're around us.
'You never have to wear your mask around me…'
Sasuke's old words echoed through her head, the words that stopped her from becoming something she would always regret - emotionless. She had two conversations before that she regarded as life changing (1) and at the time she never realized how important they truly were. Only looking back did she realize. What if this is another one of those moments. If I ever return to the Leaf I want to be the same Hinata, not someone whose lost every sense of what makes them human.
Hinata's stance relaxed and she exhaled slowly before turning around with a bright smile, "Thank you Hidan-san."
Hidan was slightly taken aback and turned his head away defiantly, "Huh, whatever."
Silence reigned on as Hinata once again began to make breakfast. She luckily found a decent bowl and fork to begin mashing the tomato to make a paste.
The quiet was ruined as abruptly as it came when Hinata's partner burst through the kitchen door.
"Hiiiinnnnaaaa-chaaaaan" Tobi drew out affectionately as he ran towards her with his arms open and ready for a bone crushing hug.
Tobi was stopped by Hidan's purposely placed foot which caused him to tumble over and face plant violently on the hard floor.
"Fuckin idiot" Hidan grumbled. "She's with Itachi, are you trying to get yourself killed?!"
Hinata choked on her own spit which turned into a much more attractive cough as she turned around with the bowl of tomato paste in her hands. "P-pardon?" she inquired hesitantly.
"Hahahahaha! Your in a group full of S-ranked criminals! You thought the Uchiha could stay the night in your room without it being known about!" Hidan continued to laugh as he re-placed his feet back up onto the table top. "You work fast don't you, hehehe. How'd you manage to get into that stoic bastards pants! Or wait! Did he put the moves on you. Come on that has to be it! What pickup line did he use! Man, this is fucking hilarious!"
While Hidan was rambling Hinata's face was slowly turning red. It was true that Itachi spent the night, but they were just conversing, disjointedly at that; neither were very good at keeping a conversation, hence there were a lot of random moments of silence. Still! Why would they think that just because he stayed in my room that we were together! Wait is that what people think when I stay the night with Kashi… oh God Sasu! That's why he freaked out! Hinata worried her bottom lip. Maybe I should get the Icha Icha books Kashi reads to learn more about this stuff.
Tobi pulled himself off of the ground and again launched himself at a distracted Hinata. He wrapped his arms tightly around her from behind before lifting her up and shaking her side to side. "Nooo. Hina-chan is Tobi's partner!" Tobi placed her down and spun her around so she could eye to eye with him, "Right Hina-chan, right!?"
Hinata blinked dumbly before regaining her senses. With a calm that was unique to the current room Hinata explained with still a light blush, "No, I'm not with Itachi."
Hidan was about to retort when an new addition to the group arrived, "Speak of the devil."
Itachi made his way to the seat opposite Hidan and sat with narrowed eyes that moved back and forth between the two other males in the room. They lingered when he saw the oranges masked man with his hands on Hinata. What does he truly want from her?
With Itachi's piercing gaze on him, Tobi 'eeped' before hiding behind Hinata.
"See I knew you were lying!" Hidan accused. "The bastards already has that jealous boyfriend vibe going on. Actually, I think he would be more of the possessive type."
Hinata waved her hands in denial in front of her, but Itachi was the one to speak up. "I don't know where you got that idea from, but you are incorrect. You have jumped to conclusions."
Hidan opened his mouth before slamming it shut with a mischievous glint on his now smirking face. He pulled his feet off of the table and strutted confidently over to where Hinata was standing. Hidan pushed Tobi off of Hinata causing him to once again fall on his now bruised behind.
Hinata was about to ask if her new partner was alright when Hidan distracted her with his hands grabbing her waist forcefully before pulling her against himself.
"If your not with the bastard I can show you a good time" Hidan grinned flirtatiously.
Hinata's face burst into a deep red once again as she attempted to splutter out anything coherent.
In the midst of Hinata's… rambling?… a few more entered the slowly crowding room: Deidara, Sasori, and Kisame.
Deidara and Sasori were bickering about something when they entered, only to stop when they noticed the much more interesting scene before them.
Deidara smirked at his equally art fanatical friend before he stepped forwards, "I didn't take you for that type of girl Hinata; sleep with Itachi one night, then go after Hidan the next. I mean he's right there!" Deidara yelled well motioning to Itachi, "I know he doesn't have a heart, but that's still cold!"
Hinata torqued her head around to see the new additions to the room, "N-no, no, no" Hinata stuttered. She shook her head fiercely while trying to push away from the arms that caged her. She could easily get away if she used her chakra, or any type of force, but she never allows herself to use force with a comrade unless it is during a spar - the spar doesn't always have to be friendly.
As she was shaking a low groan erupted from Hidan's mouth, "Oh God, your killing me right now." By pushing away her top half Hinata pushing their lower halves together.
In the next second two things happened: Hinata's face turned into a red dwarf star and - completely ignoring her previously mentioned rule - Hinata built up chakra in her hands before shoving the too close for comfort male away.
Hidan flew back in a blur before slamming harshly against the far wall; he flew over Tobi who was laying on the floor casually with his legs crossed and head resting on his hands.
Hinata ran towards Hidan quickly throwing out a thousand apologies. She was about to heal him when everyone in the room broke in to a hearty laugh… Itachi just smirked, but that was still BIG in Hinata's eyes. Hinata was still kneeling when Hidan stood up still and moved around the shocked Hinata.
"That was fuckin good" Hidan rumbled while taking his previous seat.
Deidara spoke up next, "Haha, she sure showed you good, un! I'm surprised it took her so long to beat you back into you place!"
Hidan's carefree attitude made a one-eighty as he scowled at Deidara, "Fuck off, as if you could have done any better."
Deidara scoffed, "Than a religiously fanatical sadist annnnnd masochist. Ya, she would choose me any day."
"As if she would choose someone who is so ignorant that they believe explosions are actually art," Sasori finally voiced his two cents.
"Better than creepy dolls, un!" Deidara retorted without a single pause.
Sasori's eyes narrowed - he was not in his usual protective gear, his red hair and childish face was visible for everyone to see. "Take that back or I will kill you."
Hinata's jaw was slack as she observed everyone around her… Is this how they really are? Are they seriously not pretending? With her eyes still wide Hinata sat down on the floor on bended knees, she was still in her long skirt and did not need anymore attention on her body. She was almost too in tuned to the events transpiring to notice Tobi sneak up and lay his head on her lap.
Hinata's eyeballs lowered to the man in her lap and she couldn't help but be curios why he acted this way around her. "Are you okay, Tobi?" Hinata couldn't help but find herself asking. He was her partner and was already abused twice today - by the same person.
"Tobi is fine. Tobi thinks you're nice, nobody ever asks if Tobi is okay." Tobi was staring intently into Hinata's eyes.
His visible eye held a serious even though his voice was light which made Hinata careful as she spoke her next words, "Well, you are my partner now, right? Of course I would care about your safety." Hinata ended her simple words with a breath taking smile.
The air changed slightly around Hinata and she tensed when Tobi's playful voice was replaced with the same deep one she heard yesterday. "You know" he lifted his hand up and placed it on Hinata's cheek, "people would destroy worlds for those with smiles like yours."
Hinata tried not to flinch away from his touch, tried to ignore her screaming instincts and listen to a feeling that ran much deeper. She whispered lowly so only he could hear, "Obi-kun, those who smile like me would never ask, nor want that."
Tobi dropped his hand off of her face and looked up at the ceiling, he was still laying quite comfortably on Hinata's lap. A thousand thoughts were racing through his mind and he didn't like it. He quickly jumped up, narrowly missing smacking his head against Hinata's, and ran towards the only exit.
Before he left he turned back and with a goofily large wave goodbye squealed, "Tobi likes that nickname, Hina-chan! Obi-kun will see you later!"
Hinata stared after Tobi very confused, she quickly pushed this confusion to the back of her mind and looked over to the set of eyes she felt on her. Hinata locked eyes with Itachi, transferring an unspoken message of, We need to talk.
Hinata broke the eye contact and stood up briskly before making her way back to her post at the kitchen counter. "Would anybody else like some?" Hinata quarried with her hands at work.
"Damn right!" Hidan shouted, now ignoring Kisame who he was just arguing with because he agreed that Hinata would chose Deidara over him.
Kisame smiled with his pointed teeth crossing over each other, "Why do you think we are standing one another's presence for so long without breaking out into a fight."
Deidara sat down next to Sasori and added, "Been forever since we had a home cooked meal!"
Hinata nodded her head and began making poached eggs for everyone in the room. While they cooked she moved to cut the red pepper into thin slices.
"So Itachi," Hinata began, "are you also obsessed with tomatoes?"
Hinata tried to make her teasing statement as vague as possible, not knowing how he would react to talking about someone so precious to him in front of other members of the Akatsuki. But, she needed to get a feel for how the natural environment was between members before she arrived leaving her little choice but than to approach a personal topic.
It was Hidan to respond with a bellowing laugh. "I guess she's talking about your brother Itachi. I still think it was fucking hilarious how you found the emo little man by talking to a tomato vendor!" Hidan slammed his hand down on the table repeatedly, "Man, we all got a kick out for that!"
There was a slight hitch in Hinata's movements, but she hid it very well. So, they even followed me on the mission to apprehend Sasu. Dang it! Was it Tobi or that plant guy Zetsu who they sent to watch us? I can't sense either of them unless they want me too. I need to work on my…
"Did you fuck him?"
Hinata could not hide the pause that her body took with Hidan's words, she had zoned him out slightly while she was thinking.
"P-pardon?" Hinata queried, her voice barely audible.
"We were ordered to stop trailing you a couple weeks before we came to get you. You know just incase you got suspicious or something and changed your plans. That kid was getting impatient, he had to have made a move. Sooo, did you fuck him?" Hidan asked with no shame.
Hinata turned her head slightly so she was glaring at Hidan through her peripherals. "I don't f-f-f" Hinata sighed, "I don't 'f' people."
Hidan scoffed where as everyone else kept silent because they were just to smart to butt in. "Oh, so your one of those girls fine: Slept with? Made love to?" he sneered before he paused and used his little brain cells to infer a meaning behind Hinata's words. "Wait. Wait. Wait. Fucking wait."
Everyone raised an eyebrow at Hidan, no one was talking or interrupting him in anyway.
"Are you a fucking virgin?" Hidan said these words with a serious that none of the Akatsuki members had ever heard him use.
"Hidan" Hinata warned in a quiet yet warning tone. "Shut up or I'll spit in your food."
Kisame and Deidara burst out in laughter. Kisame spoke up, "Hey, just don't do it in mine!"
Hidan ignored everyone, "Are you a fucking virgin? Wait aren't female shinobi usually sent in seduction missions!"
Hinata turned off the burner on the stove before turning around and scowling at him. "Please, they wouldn't waist me on missions like those. If they want me to get information I don't have to rely on those type of tactics. If they want me to kill someone silently and unnoticed I don't have to rely on those type of tactics." Plus neither Kakashi, Tsunade, Jiraiya, or Sasuke would ever let me go on those missions. But, Hidan doesn't have to know that…
"Now I know why you weren't fucking interested in me. I mean all of this" Hidan motioned to his body, "would be fucking intimidating for a virgin."
If Hinata wasn't so irritated and flustered at the moment she would have facepalm'd. She was about to retort when she was saved the trouble by Kakuzu entering.
"We have a mission" Kakuzu explained dully.
"Fuck, I was just about to eat" Hidan complained, "can't we…"
He was interrupted by Hinata sticking a plate of breakfast in front of his face, "Just stop talking and leave."
Seeing that there weren't going to be any problems Kakuzu left the room, but not before adding, "I see you already managed to make friends with the new girl. I guess you are stupid enough to piss off someone who can beat you. I thought you would have learned your lesson yesterday."
Hidan cursed out his partner with a full mouth of food as he left the kitchen
Hinata shook her head at the interesting man that was Hidan before she plated everyone else's food. She placed a plate in front of each of them. There were two eggs on each plate with a small amount of the fresh tomato paste on top of the eggs. Beside the eggs were the slices of red peppers. It wasn't too fancy, but with what Hinata had to work with, it was still pretty impressive.
Hinata took Hidan's old seat so she was across from Itachi and beside Deidara.
Trying to lighten the mood Hinata asked the question she asked before Hidan went off on a tangent, "So, do you like tomatoes?" She looked at Itachi with a smirk while the other men chuckled as they ate.
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When Tobi left the kitchen
The masked man let the door close behind him as he made his way through the narrow hallway, his cheery facade ebbing away. He continued to walk down all the way to the end until he slipped through the wall and into a new room.
The room had a single circular light hanging from the ceiling, it was barely bright enough to illuminate the room. There were no entrances, no exits, no windows, just a solid room hidden away from the rest of the base. It had even stronger walls than the other rooms ensuring that nobody could see or hear into the room. There was complete privacy.
The man known as Tobi entered using his space manipulation jutsu and as soon as he was in he let his chakra flare irately. It pressed against the walls of the room as his frustration grew.
"Oh my somebodies grumpy" a screechy voice intruded.
Tobi turned around to see Zetsu making his way through the thick wall.
"I told you bringing her here wasn't a good a idea" White Zetsu said in a singsong voice.
The aura thickened causing Zetsu laugh.
"So moody. That girl is distracting you from our objective. You're waiting too long." White Zetsu stated as he walked closer.
"I know" Tobi snapped, his voice deep and gruelling.
"Hinata's not Ri-" White Zetsu started only to be silence with thick killer intent. He quickly changed the subject, "Anyways, I paid-off a few villagers to give the group that is searching for Hinata a direction that will lead them to a location not to far off from here." But, far enough that it would still be difficult to find the actual base.
"Why?" Tobi demanded.
"We need to test her loyalty. The only people you need to worry about who's coming is Sasuke, Kakashi and Jiraiya. I will say I was surprised about the last name. Also Sasuke's old team is accompanying them; they were all experimented on by Orochimaru, but they will not be a threat." White Zetsu explained.
"Okay, we will see where everything goes from there then." Tobi decided while he spun away in his vortex, needing time to clear his head in his private dimension.
"Hinata" Black Zetsu spewed in the air, "You are ruining plans much bigger than you know."
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In the Leaf Village
"Ba-chan!" a booming voice echoed through the halls of the Hokage tower.
Tsunade tightened the grip on her pencil at the irritatingly loud intrusion causing it to snap in half.
"Ba-chan!" Naruto yelled exasperatedly as he slammed open the door to the Hokage's office.
"Naruto you idiot" Sakura screamed just as loud as she followed in after the orange clad ninja before nocking him in the head. "Sorry, Tsunade-sensei' Sakura added sheepishly.
"What do you two want" Tsunade grumbled as she rubbed the pressure points on the side of her head in an attempt to ease the ever growing headache.
Naruto finally noticed her mood and rubbed the back of his head nervously. "Hehe, sorry Tsunade-ba-chan"
"Just out with it" Tsunade snapped.
"Well, it's two things" Sakura mentioned hesitantly.
Tsunade corked her eyebrow upwards and after noticing their now semi-serious faces she motioned them to close the door and sit down.
"What is it?" Tsunade sighed much calmer. She knew they had questions about everything and she's been trying to put it off as long as possible.
"Is-Is Hinata-chan really the Rabbit or the Red Moon or ahhh whatever you wanna call her?" Naruto blurted, his curiosity had been driving him crazy the past day.
Tsunade was all business now, "What is your other question?"
"Ohhh come on Ba-chan!" Naruto groaned before being silenced with a glare.
"I'll answer your question you knucklehead I just want to see if your other one connects to it; kill to birds with one stone," Tsunade barked.
"Hehe, sorry. We were also just wondering where Kakashi-sensei has been, and Sasuke. He was supposed to be watching him, right?" Naruto asked innocently.
Tsunade sighed once again and prepared herself for their reactions. "Kakashi, along with Sasuke… and Jiraiya" she knew it was best to tell everything at once, "went after Hinata."
"As like on a mission?" Naruto inquired.
"No" Tsunade deadpanned with harsh eyes, "they left the village without permission while breaking out three convicts; Sasuke's old team. They will be declared as rouge ninja."
"WHAT!" Naruto and Sakura cried in horror as they abruptly stood from their previously seated position.
"What are you talking about Ba-chan!? Why would Kakashi-sensei or pervy-sage do that!? They barely know her! And you can't mark them as rouge! What are you thinking!? What are they thinking!?" Naruto rambled loudly.
"SIT DOWN, SHUT UP, AND LISTEN!" Tsunade boomed, her anger was at it's peek.
The eccentric duo sat quickly in fear of their superior.
"Now, I am going to tell you Hinata's story" she was going to leave out a few of the personal parts, "and then I am going to send the current Team Kakashi - you two, Yamato, and Sai - to retrieve all of them. I don't want them labeled as rouges as much as you do, but I'm the Hokage, and sometimes there are certain rules that I have to follow. Can you two keep quiet before I get to the end."
They both nodded their heads attentively.
"Okay" Tsunade began, "You both know about the original threat that the Akatsuki made against Hinata, well before then Hinata was being trained to be an incredible asset to the Leaf. You both also know that the strongest clan's in the Leaf were beginning to teach her their signature jutsu. However, something you don't know is that after she was promoted to ANBU she was sent to come and find me by the Third Hokage…"
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Okay so bit of a cliff hanger at the end :P
I thought it might have been a bit confusing and I will clear it up next chapter. But basically Sakura and Naruto only knew the bare minimum before, it was top secret to know just how high in strength she was becoming… soooo they didn't know she was being trained by Tsunade at first and then also didn't know that Hinata began to train with Jiraiya after the incident with Itachi and Kisame. That's all I wanted to clear up before next chapter :)
I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter, I'm eager to get started on the next! I'm going to finally have a confrontation between Hinata, Sasuke, Hinata, and one other star player… wink wink :P … maybe two.
**Some more ItaHina next time too
Please review and let me know if you like where this story is heading!
Author's Notes
1 - the two were the one with Sasuke as mentioned and the other was when Kakashi talked to her when she first got promoted to ANBU and he didn't want her to turn out like he did when he first joined… this was also eventually how they became partners. It was mentioned in chapter 4.
Until next time EK,
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