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RasenganFin: Sorry it's been a while but I wanted to do this in a good timing part. You mentioned something in chapter four so I am going to use it.
Also thanks for the reviews in last the chapter. I will think more on Aizen ablity to be used on the blade.
No Flames
Few days later nighttime.
With the group of anbu they had to make a detour through the forest knowing they can't take a direct route. Hinata stayed close to Naruto while he finished training with many kage bunshin. Kakashi got the information from Yugao wondering who revealed Naruto's secret to Iwa "So far Lady Tsunade doesn't know who it is and Kushina-sama wants to know as well" spoke Yugao.
Kakashi hearing this nodded and turned to Naruto who is sleeping against a tree while Hinata has her head on his lap sleeping peacefully. "Things sure are going to change a lot for them" Kurenai hearing this nods while Yugao told them what the Hyuga elders want making Kakashi raise an eyebrow. "Let's get some rest ourselves" said Kakashi.
Turning to the anbu he will take first watch while he turned to the genins who are in deep thought.
Kiba for the past few days has been asking questions like how is it possible for Naruto to be the Yondaime's son and Godaime's grandson while everyone didn't want to give him any answers. He just couldn't think how he got everything 'I mean him of all people gets this lucky?' dropping his head he let out a sigh and looked at them. 'And Hinata picked him? I guess they deserve each other'
Next Day Konoha.
When they saw the gates Naruto smiled while noticing many anbu around the forest. Kakashi and Yamato turn to each other wondering what happened 'This can't be good' thought Kakashi. Seeing some jonins on the ground he wonders what is going on around with Konoha "Let's go" as everyone picked up speed they make a quick jump landing in front of the gate.
"Finally" said Naruto everyone agreed to it. Genma walked with Raido and another jonin "Kakashi it's good to see you. I have orders to escort your group while the Anbu return to Ibiki for briefing". Naruto hearing this dropped his head wondering how many people know "So you know?" Genma gave him a look nodding while Raido told him they are part of the Hokage's Guard Platoon. "Meaning?" asked Naruto.
"It means we worked for the Yondaime but now for the Godaime. But we are also going to watch you and your mother from now on" said Raido. Naruto hearing this rolled his eyes "Let's go" said Naruto.
While walking towards the Hokage tower everyone stared at Naruto while many whispered. Hinata stood next to Naruto while more of the whispers started to grow "Perfect, this is all I need" whined Naruto. As they walked a woman with her daughter stepped in front of them while the mother offered her daughter's hand to Naruto in marriage.
"WHAT?" shouted Hinata, glaring at the two females while her byakugan activated in reflex of rage. She recognized the woman as someone who has supported the civilian council many times "He isn't marrying some random girl who doesn't know one thing about him, SO BACK OFF HE'S MY BOYFRIEND!" growled Hinata. Many people watching this wondered what was going on "That's not possible. We heard from the Hyuga elders you aren't part of the Hyuga clan. A banished worthless girl like yourself can't-" the woman stopped right then while the daughter shrieked in terror.
Naruto pointed Kogitsune-maru at the woman's neck while growling at her very loudly "Dont you dare speak to her like that. She is the only girl who ever saw me for me, not as Kyuubi or a link to the Yondaime's wealth, but as ME" exclaimed Naruto. Genma with the other two jonins were getting nervous while Kakashi raised an eyebrow "Naruto, now's not the time" said Kakashi.
Genma nodded and decided to take travel on rooftop to avoid another incident like this. Naruto removed the blade from the woman's neck while Hinata nodded to leave. Naruto then looked at the woman's daughter. "I'm sorry about all this, but your mother had never been nice to me before so we have no reason to believe she was doing this for a good reason. Besides, I doubt you really wanted to go through with this anyway. Someday you'll find a man who's right for you, but Hinata's the girl who's right for me. Sorry." Not awaiting any response, he left with Hinata.
Hokage Tower.
Tsunade rubbed the headache away before turning to figure out how this happened. 'So close and now this happens' letting out a sigh she hopes Kushina is ok. Knowing they have to get a meeting going for later on. Hearing a knock she saw Kushina walking in wearing her jonin outift but with Tsume and Hana as well "They're here. I wonder what Naruto is going to say".
Tsunade nodded and turned to Tsume raising an eyebrow "You think I will honestly wait for my son to get home? Heck no, that boy is in for a world of hurt" said Tsume folding her arms. Hana let out a long sigh while Kushina shook her head. Tsunade hearing this leaned back in her chair wondering if Hinata will agree with this.
Hearing knocking "Come in" answered Tsunade. Watching Genma walk in with Naruto's group while both grandmother and mother let out a sigh of relief to see him and Hinata safe. "Welcome back and-" stopping Tsunade noticed the katana blade on Naruto's back while Kushina tapped her foot. "New toy?" asked Tsunade.
Naruto smiled while Kushina turned to Naruto wanting answers "I agreed with the tanto's but a katana? You are too young" folding her arms knowing he is going to put up a fight.
"But Kaasan" whined Naruto "Kinto repaired Kogitsune-maru and Zenko didn't want a weapon with the kitsune's abilities out in the open to be targeted" said Naruto. Tsunade hearing this banged her head on the table seeing it was Kinto's doing which in the end got something pointy to play with "You are going to poke your eye out" said Tsunade.
"No I'm not" whined Naruto.
"Ano. Tsunade-sensei, Kushina, but Naruto has been doing well learning kenjutsu but it also covers him using genjutsu" replied Hinata. Both females hearing this turn to Naruto who smirked. Taking out Kogitsune-maru they see the beautiful blade with the kanji symbol of 'Illusion' "Watch this" smiled Naruto. Every one in the room noticed the blade glow.
"Nothing happened" said Hana.
Kurenai moving her arms to cover herself even though it's a genjutsu she hates this genjutsu coming from Naruto. Kakashi watching this stepped in front of her knowing she is uncomfortable. Tsunade and Kushina looked at each other noticing nothing changed "Again, nothing happened" said Tsunade. Turning to Kurenai asking her to break the genjutsu.
"I'd rather not Hokage-sama. Can you please take his sword?" asked Kurenai.
"Oh for Kami's sakes I'll do it" said Kushina.
Naruto hearing this turned to Kurenai pouting while she sent him a icy glare making him nervous. When Kushina molded her chakra "Kai" smiling she turned to everyone and gasped "Why are you all naked?" pointing at them she covered her eyes while Tsunade got a tick mark. Naruto on the floor was laughing his ass off "I can't wait to start using this as a prank" wiping the tear from his eye.
He heard growling coming from Tsume and Hana. "You damn brat, why did you do that?" said Tsume. Trying really hard to not stare at Kakashi or any other male figure in the room while Hana who looked red is staring at Kakashi then Naruto.
"Naruto!" shouted Tsunade in a stern voice. Naruto hearing this flinched then shivered "They see us naked while we don't." answered Naruto nervously. Kushina hearing this raised an eyebrow while Hinata hearing this nods even though she is trying her hardest to not stare at Naruto. 'Please don't faint or look please' thought Hinata many times.
"Wait you are to tell me that you targeted us thinking everyone is naked? But in truth it's only us seeing each other naked while the others don't see us naked at all?" said Hana. Naruto nodded and pointed to Kurenai while chuckling "People are self-conscious about others. It's a good way to embarrass a few people". Tsunade hearing this cleared her throat while Kushina folded her arms asking what would happen if she broke the genjutsu?
"Good question. I never added another layer to it so it would release it" answered Naruto. Kurenai hearing this focused her chakra ending the genjutsu. "See? It's a good way to get around people. I mean they will all be too busy trying to cover themselves making a quick exit" smiled Naruto. Kushina hearing this sighed thinking 'This is worse than his Oiroke no Jutsu'.
"We are going to talk about behavior and pranks later." respond Kushina. Tsunade nodded and turned to the teams asking about the report, while Tsume walked forward making Kiba very nervous. The jonins and chunins each took turns telling what happened "Wait, Kiba here spoke to shinobi who impersonated civilians while he gave away vital information about the mission?" asked Tsunade.
Wondering if this is a domino effect that Konoha is having right now.
The jonins each took a second to nod while Tsunade just slumped back in her chair. While Naruto continued for Kurenai, Kushina heard what seal he used "And it worked?" Naruto nodded and hugged Kushina "Hai. If you didn't show me or taught me about the sealing this mission could had ended much worse" Kushina smiled and ruffled his hair saying he still isn't off the hook "That's fine" smiled Naruto.
Shikamaru finished the report while Tsunade nodded. Turning to Kiba then to Tsume "With me being Naruto's grandmother and Hinata's sensei it would be bias of me to give out his punishment, but as Hokage I can't let him go. It wouldn't be fair to the others. Kiba you are suspended for a month and won't be able to take any missions higher then mid C rank for six months. You also won't be able to take the chunin exams for a year" said Tsunade.
Kiba hearing this frowned knowing what he did was very wrong but seeing that he is only going to get a stern warning from the Hokage. "Hai, I undestand Lady Hokage" Kiba bowed while letting out a relaxed breath which ended when Tsume snorted. "Kiba you got off lightly because Lady Tsunade is Naruto's grandmother and Hinata's sensei. I on the other hand won't be. For the next six months you are going to clean all the kennels at the compound and your training will be tripled. As your mother and clan head you are forbidden to do any missions for the next six months as well" spoke Tsume.
Kiba hearing this is shocked while Kurenai told Kiba he was getting off very easy from the Hokage. "Kiba, you have to understand what you did was very stupid. I mean you invited yourself on a mission without bothering to learn anything other than who was on it, damaged a ship, leaked confidential information to enemies in an effort to gain favor, and overall made us look like fools. I came back from Suna a few days ago while they heard what happened. The Tea country had to change all their routes to compensate for the damaged ship" spoke Hana.
Kiba dropped his head while Tsume shook her head wondering what possessed him to do something so thick-headed.
"Alright, with the mission over, it will be paid as an S rank mission." Tsunade stopped and turned to Hinata who took a step forward "Ano. I came to a decision about my status in Team Eight" Kurenai hearing this frowned but understood the situation Hinata is in. Speaking to Shino and Shikamaru who told her what happened she just wants Hinata to be happy. "You want to leave Team Eight Hinata?"
Kiba hearing this is shocked while Shino smiled knowing this is the best way for Hinata to fully get involved in her medical ninjutsu. "What? But Hinata, what about the team?" asked Kiba. "If you are leaving because of stuff I've been doing and saying, I'm sorry. I just got jealous of Naruto seeing he got everything" said Kiba.
"Everything?" said Naruto in a venomous voice. Everyone turned to him wondering what's wrong "Yeah, I got everything" said Naruto in a heavily sarcastic tone making everyone look at him funny "Kiba you have had everything a kid could want since you were born. You have a sister and a mother who were there for you. I on the other didn't get lucky. I on the other hand had to fight for everything I have. So don't you dare tell me I've had everything since the start" gritted Naruto.
Everyone in the room got quiet while Naruto just looked away from the group, Tsunade cleared her throat and turned to Kurenai "It's your decison Kurenai. Team Eight is designed to be strictly scouting" spoke Tsunade. Kurenai hearing this shook her head "No. The decision is Hinatas. If she feels she can do better in her kunoichi career by studying underneath you I won't stand in the way" spoke Kurenai.
Tsunade nodded and turned to Kakashi who nodded knowing that Sakura is going to Team Eight. Kiba hearing this frowned knowing it was his behavior that ruined Team Eight "So what now? Who's going to replace Hinata?" asked Kiba.
"Sakura" answered Tsunade.
Naruto rolled his eyes hearing the name.
Kiba on the other hand protested "But how is she useful as a scout?" asked Kiba. Kurenai hearing this frowned at him making him nervous while Kakashi told him about the genjutsu she has been learning from Kurenai in her free time. "Oh." replied Kiba. "I guess it could work having two genjutsu users in a team to scout. Maybe we might get higher missions" said Kiba which he reminded himself about his punishment.
Tsunade read a report from Hinata while comparing it to Sakura 'Interesting, it seems to me that she and Hinata are tied with the items that were given. Shizune is right she has great potential in passing me but where as Hinata her byakugan gives her the edge on everything to see in a cellular level.' Tsunade continued reading the report and raised an eyebrow "You learned the chakra scalpel that quickly?"
Hinata blushing nodded while Naruto smiled.
"That's great. In a few hours there will be a meeting to discuss about the situation with Iwa. I want to see who will be willing to help in this situation" said Tsunade. Naruto hearing this raised an eyebrow asking what she means "Well. Right now it's only going to be me, Kushina, Jiraiya, and Shizune. That are going to be doing the rescuing mission, usually the Hokage doesn't do any missions. But since this involves family it's personal and that grants me a little leeway on the matter" said Tsunade.
Naruto hearing this rolled his eyes making everyone wonder what's wrong. Thinking what Kiba said made him really upset, Hinata stood next to Naruto trying to cheer him up.
"Very well. Sakura will be the new addition to Team Eight." said Tsunade while Kakashi gave a happy smile. Seeing that he has messed up a lot in Team Seven, this is the least he can do for Sakura to make sure she will be in good hands. Dismissing everyone Tsunade stopped two people while she took out a report that made Kakashi nervous.
"You all can go expect for Hinata and Naruto" said Tsunade. Getting up she sat on her desk while the genin, chunin wonder what's going on. Tsunade took a report that Kakashi wrote up that Pakkun delivered a few days ago. "So what happened in the cave? But also what Kinto said about on the boat sharing a bed. Do I have to give both of you a physical to see anything broken or released?" asked Tsunade.
Naruto hearing this turned bright red while Hinata's face looked like a ripe tomato. Lowering her head she poked her fingers together "Ano. It was only two nights, maybe three, but also in the tent" replied Hinata.
"Tent?" repeated Tsunade and Kushina.
Naruto nodded and told them they didn't have much money to stay in the hotel until back-up arrived. "Shino and Shikamaru didn't have a problem and we didn't do anything"
Hinata blushing nodded while Naruto smiled.
"So in the same bed but also tent" said Tsunade making the couple nervous. Hinata poked her fingers together nervously, a habit she never got rid of while Naruto rubbed the back of his head "I guess I can't blame you two entirely. But I can blame Kushina seeing she tried something like this with Minato" turning her sights to her daughter-in-law. Kushina is taken back at that "Wait a minute, we waited until we were old enough. I mean I told Minato about Kyuubi when we got to third base"
"Kaasan!" whined Naruto not wanting to hear this coming from her.
Everyone heard a few giggles and turned to the window "Third base. Ah memories, you two were a little older then Naruto and Hinata when that happen" smiled Jiraiya. Tsunade's eye twitched while Naruto turned to his mom shivering, Hinata on the other hand turned bright red thinking about THAT. "Yo ero-sennin I see you are out of the hospital" smiled Naruto.
Jiraiya turned to Tsunade mumbling about crazy overprotective grandmothers. While Kushina cleared her throat making Jiraiya jump behind Tsunade like she is the lesser of two evils. "So gaki I take it the room went well?" smiled Jiraiya.
"Jiraiya. Enough." said Tsunade. Turning to the two she kneels in front of them "I understand that you two care about each other very deeply. But you two are way too young to sleep together or to do THAT just yet" turning to Kushina who nodded "I understand it feels great to have someone in your life to share everything with. I do because I was in a similar situation like that, but don't rush into things" smiled Kushina.
"Hai. We understand where you two are coming from" said Hinata. Tsunade nodded but also asked if she needs to do a full physical to make sure. Naruto hearing this shivered and refused while Tsunade raised an eyebrow "Would you rather have Hinata do the physical?" Both mother and grandmother watch Naruto turn red while Hinata fainted with a smile on her face.
Kushina watching this raised an eyebrow "Naruto-chan, when you sleep at night you wear your normal pajamas. But what did Hinata wear to bed when you two stayed on the boat?" knowing she wears shorts and a tanktop seeing her in the morning at home. She watched Naruto's face turn a new red if possible "Naruto answer Kushina's question" said Tsunade when he didn't answer fast enough for her preference.
"A tanktop and her..." stopping he turns to Jiraiya "Can you leave?" asked Naruto, embarrassed enough he is in the room. Jiraiya watching this burst out laughing and refused to leave knowng this is good material for his book. Kushina tapped her foot while Naruto mumbled something "A little louder. We didn't hear you" said Kushina.
Naruto let out a sigh "Her normal tank top but her shorts got into an accident so she slept in her panties" blushed Naruto. Remembering the first night seeing that much skin exposed on Hinata. If it wasn't for Kyuubi accelerating his healing ability he would have died from blood loss. Tsunade hearing this nods "Yup. It's official. I am moving in with you three"
"Come on. I got some old stuff that belonged to Kasai in the attic. It might give us some clues" said Kushina. Naruto hearing this tilted his head "That's his name? Kasai?" Kushina nodded with a smile but then frowned "Come on and Naruto carry Hinata, we will be watching" spoke Tsunade.
Namikaze Home.
The walk towards home wasn't very relaxing that Kushina would have liked. Everyone was staring at Naruto while a few people came towards Kushina giving their daughter's hands to Naruto. Which pissed off Tsunade but when Hinata woke up from her comfortable nap she exploded at the women trying to set up a marriage with Naruto.
"Found something" said Naruto checking through the boxes.
Kinto let out a sneeze with all the dust in the attic "Geez, all this dust here is making me sneeze" using a small futon jutsu he created a vacuum of air and sent the vacuum of air out the window making a huge dust cloud. "Much better" Kushina nodded and asked Kinto if he would do all the house cleaning. "Hey what's this black book here?" said Naruto pulling it out from a box.
The females hearing this raised an eyebrow while Kushina's eyes literally popped out of her head. "It can't be, can it?" snatching the book from Naruto she gasped and jumped in the air "It is!" giggling she gets an evil look making everyone get an anime sweat. Tsunade raised an eyebrow and looked at the small black book as a black book that most men write down dates and other information in.
"Exactly. This is Kasai's date book. Let's see whose names are in here" giggled Kushina. Looking at the seal then frowns seeing she won't be able to get in without the key, Naruto looked at it and noticed something about it. "Hmm I wonder if this has to do with anything" holding a old dango stick he placed it where the line is marked on the book. To Kushina's shock the book just opened up making her drop jaw drop on the ground 'All those years trying to figure how to open it and he did it with one try?'
"I guess we need a guy to think like a guy" said Hinata.
Kyibi hearing this nodded while Kinto wondered what is so special about this book.
"Well you see my little brother was kind of a ladies man" looking around she found a picture of her little brother when he was around in his midteens. (Like my OC from my other stories think Cloud Strife with red hair. I've got to hire an artist to draw me that someday). Tsunade looked at the pictures and admitted he is good looking while Hinata saw the red spiky hair and thought it was a family trait with red hair from his clan side.
"Yes. He always gave me trouble. You thought me and Minato were bad? He was worse. I had to lock him in his room for a month when I found he lost it to a jonin on a mission. I mean he was fourteen for Kami's sake and the rumors oh don't get me started. I practically had to beat any girls that tried to get close to him." huffed Kushina.
Tsunade raised an eyebrow thinking she is kidding "Hey. There is a name here that reads Tsume. Is that the same name that Kiba's mom has?" asked Naruto. Both of the older females hearing this snatched the book while Kushina read some names from various clans. "I think he is worse then Jiraiya for Kami's sake and to lose it when he was fourteen?" said Tsunade thinking he shouldn't be near Naruto or Hinata for obvious reasons.
Hinata found something and pulled it out making Tsunade reconsider "That award goes to jonins only when something happens to their team or mission" taking the award she read it and is taken back while Kushina smirked seeing he was a chunin when it happened. "Yes. He was that type of shinobi, never wanting to leave anyone behind and didn't want to fight if it wasn't necessary. You could have called him a prodigy but he would have beaten you to the ground. To him it was a insult so never call him that" smiled Kushina looking at the picture.
"Why is that? I mean I thought prodigies were looked at as great shinobi" asked Naruto. Kushina nodded but told her how her brother felt about people who really didn't work hard for their goals. "I mean he was a prodigy in fuinjutsu but he trained his ass off in everything. He was a great kenjutsu user, one of the best that Uzu has ever produced. Probably rivaled the Seven Swordsman if he is alive today. But he always had some sayings, one is that prodigies get to where they are without hard working or understanding. The missining nin of tomorrow while the hard workers are the true shinobi of their village and strength of their nation"
Naruto and Hinata hearing this agreed with the quote for many different reasons. Naruto on the other hand remembered the chunin exams when Hiruzen said a similar speech like that "So how was he more trouble then you and tousan?" asked Naruto.
Tsunade herself wondered that too "Well?"
Kushina blushed and cleared her throat "Another time I mean we got all this stuff to look to". Kinto who is on the other side of the attic trying to move some huge red swirl that is literally on him "A little help here" shouted Kinto. Naruto ran to him wondering how he managed to get caught underneath there while Kyibi is not too far from him "Guys, not in the same room" whined Naruto in a jokeful voice.
Kyibi found a box with a scroll "I found this scroll and it has a symbol for futon". Tsunade who is next to Naruto while he picked up the scroll "Kaze Katta?" opening the scroll, Kushina heard the jutsu name and smiled remembering it. "Hey it's almost like the the Hi no Kaze Kattā but only in wind? Maybe a step higher in the Kaze Crush" looking at the scroll he noticed the very complex nature transformation the jutsu requires.
Looking at the back of the scroll he noticed something about releasing his chakra from his chakra points.
When Kushina got there she tilted her head wondering when she got Uzumaki symbols of that size. 'I never remember having this' walking to it she placed her hand on it and felt something rough like it initials craved into the wood 'K.U'. moving her fingers "Ow" moving her finger away "Didn't know it was sharp." sucking on her finger to stop the bleeding.
"We should go, we've got everything that we can find. We can finish looking through it another night after all this is sorted out" said Tsunade "Besides we got to go to the meeting soon" everyone nodded while Naruto whined wanting to learn the new jutsu to show off what he learned. Kushina watching this smiled turning to Tsunade with a serious face, they know it's important to save him.
Hokage Tower
When Tsunade's group walked in Naruto noticed all of his classmates minus Sasuke. Wondering what's going on, he is still sore that everyone knew while they left him and Hinata in the dark about each other. "Alright settle down" said Tsunade. Looking around the room she noticed Danzou there as well, wondering why the sudden change of heart he just reappears.
"Now with this meeting going, we decided that it will be us along with Jiraiya taking care of the problem. We feel that none of you should get involved with this mess BUT the questions remains who blabbed about Naruto's identiry to Iwa" spoke Tsunade. Kushina waited for an answer and turned to Danzou who is quiet while many of the civilians talk among themselves.
"Kushina, Lady Hokage, as much of this problem is you cannot go to the battlefield. You are the Hokage for Kami's sake. Your responsibility is to this village and you just can't abandon it" spoke Homura. True what she says everyone in the civilian side nodded while the shinobi side has a lot of mix feelings about the issue.
Danzou cleared his throat getting the attention of the Hokage and Kushina "As important as the issue is, clearly this is a trap to catch the boy off-guard to eliminate him but also others we have in our ranks. Rumors about him have already reached Suna and perhaps the other villages as well. With him being the only person with the natural Mokuton, we can assume that the other nations will be targeting him very soon" spoke Danzou.
Shikuka hearing this raised an eyebrow and grunted. "He does have a point. You might be walking into a trap and we still haven't confirmed his identity. And we don't even have an updated picture of him." replied Shikaku. Kushina took out a picture of her brother on the last mission he was on when Uzushiogakure was destroyed during the last shinobi war era.
Everyone in the room looked at the pictures noting the red spiky hair and deep blue ice eyes. Hiashi on the other hand raised an eyebrow "I thought most of your clan members let their hair grow out. From what the elders told me, Uzu was a very noble country" spoke Hiashi. Kushina hearing this nodded while many people listened to Hiashi.
"Let's just say my ototo had a bit of trouble listening to what my parents told him. He was kind of rebellious" Kushina rubbed the back of her head while Tsume let out a giggle making everyone turn to her. "Tsume, now isn't the time. I... well Naruto found his black book" spoke Kushina. Tsume's giggle stopped and she turned to Kushina with a nervous smile.
"If you really do choose to leave Konoha to find your little brother, may I make a suggestion to keep the boy here in Konoha protected? We can't let the Yondaime's son or the mokuton die out once again" spoke Danzou. All the civilian council agreed to what Danzou said while the shinobi side has a lot of mixed feelings with the issue.
"Enough!" shouted Tsunade. Taking a deep breath she turned to Jiraiya who nodded "We already spoke about this. Us and Jiraiya will be going and we can't have too many of the anbu or others help us. It will draw out too much attention. It can leave Konoha open for another attack, Suna our ally is sending some jonin and chunin to give us aide" spoke Tsunade.
Danzou hearing this sucked his teeth not liking Tsunade's stubbornness in this mess. Turning to Naruto who is reading a scroll he watched the boy mold his chakra wondering what he is doing. 'I can't afford for him to leave Konoha or worse die on me' sucking his teeth he took a deep breath. Looking around the council he wonders who was the one to really blow the secret on Naruto's identity 'Whoever spoke about this is in this room right now and everyone knows that. So what is Tsunade wasiting for" listing to Shibi explantion on a issue.
Tsunade and Kushina both turned to each other and nodded "Very well. Have a camp ready for us to be prepared against Iwa when they move. I want a few scouts around the area to cover it" ordered Tsunade. Jiraiya nodded and left in a blur knowing who he is going to pick, Tsunade turned to Danzou wondering why he is so interested in keeping Naruto in Konoha.
Homura adjusted his glasses "Do you think it's wise with this issue? Iwa does hold a deep grudge on us but a greater grudge on Minato and you being known as his wife and Naruto now his son, things will be more complicated" Koharu hearing this understood where this is going. With the last war, Minato single-handedly defeated a whole army of Iwa nin putting a blow in their numbers.
Kushina hearing this snorted "Look, I know what we are doing is risky but put yourself in my shoes, and see how my family has suffered. How everything went wrong for all those years. Do you think we are going to let them get away with kidnapping my brother? NO!" taking a deep breath she sees a lot of mixed faces making her wonder about Konoha and everyone. "What makes you think they don't have anyone elses family there as well? If they got mine who's to say he's the only one they've captured?"
That hit everyone really hard, some of the clan heads hearing this raise an eyebrow and wonders if that's true. If they do have some of their members is it a risk that some of them are willing to take? There hasn't been any confirmation but their scouts did report back about some prisoners.
Tsunade took a deep breath and turned to Kushina who nodded. Naruto stopped playing with the scroll while Hinata is sitting next to him whispering about a few things. "Meeting adjourned. We will be ready to leave in a hour" spoke Tsunade. Getting up she and Kushina are leaving the room shocking everyone, the adults soon leave the room wanting to talk them out of this suicide mission.
Naruto and Hinata were both chuckling and giggling but it soon died down "So guys what's up?" smiled Ino. When Naruto saw his friends he frowned thinking it was kind of ironic and very hurtful how they all knew while keeping him in the dark. Hinata felt betrayed seeing that everyone knew about her crush on Naruto but yet no one did anything for her to give her the confidence to do something about it. Ultimately both felt insulted and slighted by those they were supposed to trust. "Not much. We are just talking about a few things." replied Naruto. Hinata nodded and noticed Kiba wasn't looking at her, making her feel relieved.
"Well, we just wanted to know how things are going on your part. I mean coming back from a mission like that and now dealing with a hidden village wanting you now" looking at Naruto, Ino is worried for him, and since her and Sakura are getting to be very close friends again, she noticed Naruto being more cheerful and happy with Hinata. While Sakura on the other hand is still trying to get a grip on her life after what Sasuke said to her and now being on a different team.
Naruto hearing this gave Ino an emotionless stare making everyone wonder what is going on. Even Hinata's face didnt have any emotion, heck Shino's face has more emotion. "Thanks for the concern but this is our problem. So don't worry about it, we can handle this" replied Naruto. Hinata nodded since she understood how Naruto felt and the short talk they had at home made her understand why he was so angry at Kiba about him thinking Naruto had everything.
Shikamaru hearing this raised an eyebrow thinking he must be nuts "Naruto, I think the last mission went to your head. I don't think that your group has that much of a chance to get back your uncle" spoke Shikamaru. Shino nodded and also explained about the high chakra signatures in the area to be concerned about. Even with the Hokage, a sennin, him and the last two Hinata and his mother who was a former jinchuuriki herself.
"The last mission didn't go to my head Shikamaru. My problem is with my friends, who I thought I could trust and count on, didn't tell me something important about our time in the academy. So if you all could excuse us we have to head back home" both Naruto and Hinata got up while everyone blinked. Sakura hearing this winced knowing she was the one who told Naruto the truth and he was not reacting well to it.
"What the hell is that supposed to mean?" asked Kiba.
Naruto stopped and turned to him letting out a dry chuckle "Ask Sakura. Or maybe all of you can follow us around for the next few years and not bother telling me the reason why." stated Naruto. Hinata shook her head and grabbed Naruto's hand giving it a light squeeze knowing he feels betrayed by them. "Ano. Naruto-kun let's go back home. We need to talk about a strategy" said Hinata.
Ino hearing this raised an eyebrow "Wait, you're going to let Hinata help you but not us or our families? I mean that's kind of dumb" everyone nodded while they all look at Naruto. Kiba turned to her asking if that's a good idea while Shino worries for Hinata's safety. Ino turned to Sakura asking for moral support seeing that they were previous teammates but she kept quiet making her wonder what else happened.
"No, it's not" replied Naruto getting everyone's attention. "What's dumb is my friends knew I was lonely and did nothing about it. The friends who cut Iruka's lectures with me to have some fun. The friends I fought alongside with. The friends who claim they're good to me yet ignore me." everyone turned to Naruto wondering what's going on. Sakura took a step forward wanting to apologize to Naruto since what happened that day on the training ground. Since she told Naruto the truth she wasn't expecting him to blame her or anyone else.
"Naruto it's-" stopping she shivered feeling the killing intent coming from Hinata of all people. Ino glared at Hinata wondering what made her do that and Sakura just stood there not doing anything. "Naruto please I want to apologize" said Sakura. Everyone turned to Sakura wondering what she wants to apologize for.
Hinata snorted catching her off guard "For what Sakura? Tell me first." stated Hinata in a cold voice. Sakura kept quiet while everyone wondered what is going on with the two "Fine" sucking her teeth Sakura's eyes widened while Hinata nodded "Yes I know, Naruto-kun told me. How one of the reasons why you didn't tell him was because of Sasuke, and how you wanted him to get jealous and notice you. Well he didn't and you ended up hurting not only Naruto-kun but me too. What did I ever do to you Sakura to get that? You were never lonely, Naruto-kun always gave you attention but it just wasn't enough was it?" stated Hinata.
Everyone wondered what is going on "Hinata what are you talking about?" asked Shikamaru. Turning to Naruto he noticed he is staring at everyone like he is hurt. 'What's going on? I mean Kakashi-sensei mentioned something about everyone knowing about Hinata's feelings? What does this have to do with anything?' thought Shikamaru.
Naruto chuckled and shook his head "Ok Shikamaru, next time your favorite spot to watch the clouds has a lot of building materials taking up space, I won't move them but instead let them stay where they are" answered Naruto. Shikamaru with his hands in his pockets raised an eyebrow "What does that have to do with anything?" Naruto shook his head and turned to Choji "Next time I won't stay in line for the whole night to be the first person to get you your favorite bag of chips." Choji hearing this remembers that day.
Naruto stood all night to be the first one to get him those chips. When the store opened he was the first one to get the new shipment but when Choji got there they were already sold out but Naruto was the one that got him a whole box.
"Ok so you did some favors for us, what's your point?" reply Kiba. Naruto turned to Kiba with a hardened glare making him very nervous "Yeah, favors. How I got you and Akamaru out of the mess when he stole a huge piece of meat from that butcher stop" exclaimed Naruto. Kiba winced remembering that day knowing he would have gotten in so much trouble but Naruto bailed him out by hengeing himself as a stray bailing the puppy and master out.
"Still, what does this have to do with anything?" said Ino.
Naruto turned to her making her flinch "What about those rare flowers you wanted to get but couldn't because they were on a cliff and you were afraid of the height?" asked Naruto. Ino hearing this looked down remembering that day. She didnt even thank Naruto but instead took the flower home quickly so she could pot it.
"Naruto, with everything you have done for us, you hoped we would do something in return." spoke Shino.
Naruto gave Shino a dead look making the bug user confused of his actions "Shino, despite your loner attitude you were never actually alone. You always had a family and your bugs to keep you company. I envy you but even I could tell you wanted to interact with people at times. I wasn't bothered to sit next to you during the academy when I didn't sit next to Sakura, heck I wasn't even bothered to work with you in the class assignments. But don't expect me not to be angry and hurt that my supposed friends who I helped so they wouldn't be sad refuse to return the favor. No, instead I feel betrayed that everyone here knew about Hinata's feelings about me and not one of you ever told me how she felt after I went out of my way for you guys" shouted Naruto.
Everyone winced to hear this while they all look at each other nervously and ashamed knowing how true that is. At any point any one of them could have mentioned it to him, but did they? Nope. Hinata was silently crying and looking at everyone shaking her head. "After what happened to me with those bullies, not one of you came to help me but Naruto-kun did. Not one of you saw how lonely and miserable my life was too. All any of you did was nothing, like it was okay for us to be miserable. I came back and thanked Naruto-kun for what he did and from that start I always admired him, but yet none of you ever seem to understand how we felt. It's sad how even when I was shy I still talked to him better than any of you ever did. What does that tell you?"
Ino hearing this looked away "Hinata, no offense but we thought you would tell him when the time was right. I mean all of us were trying to get Sasuke to notice us and you of all people wanted-"
"The what Ino? Say it!" demanded Hinata. "The dobe? Dead last? The worse person in the academy? Did that make it okay to treat him like nothing about him was important? He may not have been popular, but at least he paid attention to us instead of a certain someone who completely ignored everyone in the room" shouted Hinata. Naruto squeezed her hand trying to calm her down and seeing the situation wasn't supposed to go like this he wonders what they are all thinking "You're just as bad as Sakura. It's all about what you want. No wonder you two broke your friendship for Sasuke" stated Hinata.
Ino and Sakura winced knowing how true that is while they were friends the first time Sakura admitted to liking Sasuke while Ino replied she did too. In the end both of them became rivals ending their friendship while both of them fought to gain Sasuke's affection.
"Naruto, Hinata, with the way you two are sounding it's like you two are ending your friendship with us." spoke Shikamaru. Naruto hearing this shook his head telling him there wasn't much of a friendship to begin with. "Just comrades. Yes we occasionally hung out, but not once did any of you get to know us. If we were really your friends, you wouldn't turn a blind eye to our happiness. We work together that's all. That's what we are, comrades" stated Naruto. "I guess this test was to see who you guys really are to me and I don't see friends."
Everyone hearing this looked down knowing how true that is. "But what about the team bonds?" asked Kiba. Hinata glared at Kiba making the puppy whimper "Bonds? What bonds? Remind me what has been happening for the past two months?" Sakura, Ino, and Choji all raised an eyebrow asking what's been going on. To Hinata's amusement Ino, Konoha's queen of gossip, doesn't know which made the blonde girl nervous.
"Kiba for the past month going into two has been flirting with me. Smothering me and he had the nerve to try to put me in a position to give away the katana that was left behind from the first hokage's wife." Hinata glared at Kiba making him drop his head knowing he messed up and now he is suffering the punishment of what he did.
Everyone looked at Naruto and Hinata then back to Kiba shocked he did that. "See you guys around" said Naruto while Hinata nodded leaving together with their hands still intertwined.
Everyone watched them leave wondering how this mess started "Troublesome. I didn't expect this to happen but Naruto's right. We all messed up and now we have to pay the price" walking away everyone nodded.
With Sakura
Being the last one to walk out of the room she let out a sigh and found her mother talking to another civilian council member "Sakura, come here" listening to her mother "I was wondering how would you like to be Lady Tsunade's apprentice?" watching Sakura's shocked reaction which she took as a good sign, but Sakura remembered Hinata is already being trained by Tsunade personally. Yes she has been learning from others at the hospital while many praise her for her work telling Shizune she should be Tsunade's apprentice while Shizune didn't give any answer.
"That would be great but Hinata is already being trained by Tsunade. I don't think she will be training an extra person" stated Sakura. Sakiri hearing this nodded knowing tha'ts true while apprentices are usually only considered one at a time. "Yes. But you can convince Naruto to tell her about you, I mean you can use the guilt card on him about everything. You being sent to another team, Sasuke being ruined and our chance at greatness being ruined with it. So go over there and tell him he owes you" smiled Sakiri.
Sakura hearing this was shocked that her mother is trying to make her do this "I can't" watching her mother's expression get angry "Why not? That banished Hyuga isn't worth the time. Her own family considered her a waste of time so why should he give a damn about her? I suggest you do it now" Sakura watched her mother and remembered what the jonins and chunin said about her when Naruto left to get Tsunade. Is it true that her mother is the reason why so many things happen in Konoha?
"No. I can't because Naruto and I aren't on good terms and you expect me to use Naruto like that? I can't force him to do that. He wouldn't listen anyway." said Sakura, sad that her bond and what little friendship she did have with Naruto is practically over. Sakiri snorted and rolled her eyes saying she apparently has to do everything "Kaasan just drop it." asked Sakura.
"NO! You will be Tsunade's apprentice for Kami's sake. That boy better do it or so help me Kami I will make sure the civilian council use every trick at our disposal to make it happen for us. I don't know why he even dates that worthless Hyuga. I want you to tell him he owes you for making you put up with him and all his crap all those years in the academy. All the times he bothered you and got in the way of you being with Sasuke. If he or his family never came back Sasuke would still be our prize" shouted Sakiri.
Sakura hearing this shook her head "NO I WON'T!" screaming back at her "You can't make me" running from her mother she hopes Ino is at home to tell her what her mother is trying to do 'After what I did to them, I don't want to be cruel and selfish like my mother' cried Sakura, starting to realize that her mother did in fact have a selfish side to her.
At the Gate
It's been an hour, Tsunade turned to Kushina, Jiraiya, Shizune, Naruto, and Hinata "Alright they set up a camp east from their original location around the forest. We are to go in and observe from a distance and gather information. We do not engage so stay hidden" watching them all nod. Shizune is in her jonin uniform while Hinata's outfit changed to dark black anbu pants, mesh armor, and a dark purple jacket.
Kushina with her jonin outfit while Naruto still the same outfit from the chunin exams. Tsunade this time wore a cloak that Kushina got her that is similar to Minato but in white color like a lab coat and with a kanji on it for 'Slugs'.
"Let's head out and find our family" said Tsunade.
Everyone nodded and Naruto wondered what is going to happen.
