"Hmm, very interesting…. Most cannot sense me in this form," The man spoke, as Kakuzu's skin began to melt away. "How were you able to sense me?"
"My brothers did not speak to me…" Mogi replied, standing above Hinata. "What do you want Zetsu?"
"I wish no harm towards the girl," He took a step forward. "I just found it very interesting that you, bonded with her so well," He smiled. "Well, I guess I should take my leave."
Mogi watched as Zetsu left the room, he was about to crawl back in to Hinata when he saw another shadow at the doorway. He kneeled next to her, keeping his eyes at the door.
"Master…" He looked at the shadow.
"Mogi, what are you doing out of Hinata?" Kakuzu asked looking at him.
"I feared Hinata was in danger, I simply was protecting her."
"That makes two of us… Return to her quickly."
Mogi bowed before crawling back into Hinata's back.
Hinata opened her eyes slowly, as Kakuzu picked her up. "I'm sorry…" She whispered. "I-I should h-have…" Tears began to line her eyes.
"Hinata, there is no need to cry," Kakuzu spoke softly.
"I should have known…" She buried her face. "I should have known it wasn't you."
"Hinata, it is fine, Zetsu's jutsu is one of the best, sometimes I myself cannot tell." He pushed her hair from in front of her eyes. "Hinata, don't beat yourself up over this."
Hinata gave a slow nod, letting her tears fall. moments of silence had passed before Hinata finally looked at him, wiping her tears away. "H-how was your mission?" She asked, trying to change the subject.
"It went well; I guess they are going to send an entire force for you." He answered taking off his cloak.
Hinata gave a small giggle. "For me, ha, that's a laugh… I'm pretty sure my father didn't want any part in that."
Kakuzu knew what she had said was true, which made his stomach turn. "I'd send an entire village for you…" He spoke lowly. "I would find the ones who took you from me, and I would show them no end of pain…"
Hinata looked up at him, taking his hand. "I know you would…" Hinata kissed the material of his mask softly as she unbuttoned the left corner.
Kakuzu grazed her cheek softly, placing his warm lips to hers. "Hinata…." He whispered, looking into her soft eyes. "I'm truly going to hate having to give you back." He smiled.
"Are we ready?" Naruto asked looking at the others.
"Now, I want this to go down as casually as possible, anbu will be your back up," Tsunade spoke to the boys. "I don't want any casualties."
"Yes ma'am," Shikamaru bowed.
"We'll have Hinata back in no time!" Naruto jumped up.
"Please, do be careful."