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"You're still not compressing it enough!"
Naruto was walking alongside Jiraiya, a premature Tailed Beast Ball in his hands. Kurama was still trying to teach him how to do the Tailed Beast Ball.
"You said it would take around one month to complete!"
"Well obviously I didn't think you were this bad! This is getting annoying now."
"Hey ero-sennin, do you have any advice for how I can compress my chakra more?" Naruto asked Jiraiya.
"Well, it seems as if you won't be able to compress that much more," Jiraiya observed.
"Then what can I do?" Naruto asked him desperately.
"I won't tell you, but I'll show you a similar attack." Jiraiya proceeded to make a Rasengan.
Naruto didn't see anything helpful, but Kurama gasped in understanding.
"What? You got something?"
"Try rotating the chakra around the centre of your palm. That should help you contain the attack more."
Naruto proceeded to do that, and found that he could make the Ball slightly smaller.
"Keep practising that and you'll eventually get it done."
"Hey ero-sennin, where are we going next?" Naruto asked.
"We're going to visit one of my former teammates, Tsunade Senju. I still need to tell her that we beat Orochimaru, and besides, she might be able to help you with that ability of yours."
...
"No! You should have followed through with that attack to perform a spinning kick! Always think about how you can extend the time you are attacking!"
Zabuza was teaching Sasuke the basics of kenjutsu, while Haku and an ANBU member watched nearby. The group had been rapidly making their way to Kirigakure, and they had almost arrived. Being the serious guy that he was, Zabuza had trained Sasuke every day until he could no longer move, then forced him to train with Haku. He had also disallowed the use of the Sharingan unless it was so that Sasuke could learn a jutsu. Finally, he had trained Sasuke in the art of Silent Killing.
They finally arrived at Kirigakure 2 months after they had originally set off. Zabuza immediately made his way to the Mizukage's office, wishing to see the new Mizukage. Several guards attempted to stop him after realizing that he was The Demon of the Mist, but the group quickly evaded them and continued. When they found the office, Zabuza ordered Sasuke and the ANBU member to wait outside before entering with Haku.
Inside, Mei was arguing with Aoi and Chojuro, but they stopped when Zabuza entered. Seeing the two, Aoi took up a defensive stance and Chojuro brought out his sword in alarm.
"Demon of the Mist, what a pleasant surprise. What brings you here?" Mei asked calmly with a small smirk. However, she was shocked when Zabuza placed his sword down and kneeled, Haku doing the same.
"What is the meaning of this!?" Aoi asked in alarm.
"We wish to rejoin the ninja ranks of Kirigakure," Zabuza said sincerely.
Mei narrowed her eyes. "I thought you were out to take down the Mizukage?"
"That was until I heard that Yagura had been replaced by you, Mei-san," he said, before taking off the bandages on his face.
Mei gasped. "So it was you, Zabuza Momochi!"
Chojuro turned to her. "Do you know him?" he asked her.
She nodded. "He was my junior in the ninja academy. I have no problem taking you back in, but we will have to interrogate you to make sure that you're not lying. Also, who are the two outside?"
"I was paid to train one of them, and the other is here for protection," Zabuza explained. "I need to return them in 8 months."
Mei nodded. "Bring them in. We will find them a house, and then we will interrogate you."
...
Shino sighed. His training had begun to feel repetitive, and he wasn't improving much.
"What's wrong, Shino?" Kurenai asked him, stopping their training.
"It's just... I feel like I can't advance my skills much more doing this. I need something new."
"... Wow. That's the most I've heard you speak in one go," Hinata joked.
"Sensei. Do you think it would be a good idea if I went on a training trip as well?" Shino asked.
Kurenai was shocked. "You want to go on a training trip as well? Well, I guess I wouldn't mind. The only problem is that you need to get the permission of your parents and the Hokage," she said.
Shino nodded before walking off.
"Wait! Where are you going!?" Kurenai exclaimed.
"I am going to get permission," Shino stated before waving goodbye and walking off.
The girls were silent for a while, before Kurenai turned to Hinata. "You'd better not go on one as well. I don't want to be too lonely."
"Nah, don't worry. Besides, I've got things I need to take care of back home..."
Later on that day, Hinata went to see her father in his study. He turned around when he heard her coming. "Hinata, what brings you here?"
"You know very well, father. I am the clan heir, and I need to prove it to the entire clan. I wish to spar with my sister Hanabi in front of the whole clan. I also want to fight Neji, but that's more personal."
Hiashi sighed. "I knew this day was coming. Very well, you will spar Hanabi tomorrow night. I will alert the entire clan."
Just as Hinata was about to walk out, she heard him whispering, "I have high hopes for you..."
1 day later
Hinata was waiting in a room near a massive courtyard where most of the Hyuuga were listening to Hiashi speak. She looked at her sister across the room.
"Hanabi, no hard feelings, yeah? I still love you, regardless of the result of this battle," she said.
"Same to you, big sister," Hanabi replied. "But don't expect to win so easily."
Hinata smirked. "This might be fun."
Soon, they heard their names being called out, so they made their way to the centre of the courtyard while everyone was clapping for them. She noticed a few people giving her mocking looks, as if they were thinking, "Does she really think she can win? She lost last time, and the result will be the same this time!"
She gritted her teeth in anger. "I'll fucking show you! Just you wait!" Looking around, she saw Neji seated as well. "You too, Neji! Just you wait!"
The sisters were now facing each other. Hiashi looked at the two before lifting his hand. "Begin!" he shouted, before jumping back.
Hanabi immediately rushed to Hinata, her Byakugan active. Hinata activated her Byakugan as well, before gesturing for Hanabi to attack first. Hanabi swiped at Hinata's head with her right hand, but Hinata saw it coming and ducked, striking Hanabi's stomach. However, Hanabi dodged the attack as well, using her Byakugan to see that low before jumping back. Hinata didn't give her time to rest, jumping forwards and attacking with a flying kick. Hanabi turned to the side to avoid it, but Hinata used her trail leg to catch Hanabi on the head. Hanabi managed to duck before the attack fully connected, making the leg only graze her. The two girls stopped to rest for a bit.
"I could beat her if we continued this, but I've got to make it flashy... shall I use the Cursed Seal?" Hinata thought.
"Wow, Hinata really has gotten stronger, and it's all because of Naruto... that boy is amazing!" Hanabi thought.
The two rushed at each other again, this time Hinata taking the initiative. She threw a flurry of strikes at Hanabi, who just managed to block all of them before ducking and striking up at Hinata's chin.
"That's it! I've had enough of this!" Hinata thought, before bringing her head down to the fist. Hanabi's fist smashed into Hinata's chin at full power, aided by the fact that Hinata had brought her head down. A few wisps of chakra were blown away, indicating that Hanabi had used chakra to enhance her attack.
"Heh, it's over already," Neji scorned her. Several members of the audience agreed.
However, they were shocked when Hanabi retreated and Hinata looked up again. She had several black marks resembling flames covering her face, and she was surrounded by a vile, purple chakra.
"Sorry Hanabi, but it's over now," she smirked, before bursting forwards and striking Hanabi in the stomach. Hanabi didn't have enough time to even register the attack, and was blown back out of the ring, landing roughly on the ground.
After a few seconds of silence, Hiashi got up. "Hinata Hyuuga is the winner!"
Immediately, the crowd began talking with fervour about the result. Soon, several elder members walked to Hiashi and began mentioning how Hinata shouldn't have used that chakra.
"Huh, they'll never be satisfied," Hinata thought. "Very well, how about this: I'll face Neji without using that chakra!"
Immediately, the crowd went quiet again, before laughing loudly.
"I agree!" Neji said, walking out of the crowd. When he said this, the crowd realized that Hinata was serious so they sat back down.
"Father?" Hinata asked her father for permission. Reluctantly, he nodded and sat back down.
"Begin!"
The two didn't move for a while.
"I'm going to have to use Tenseigan for this... oh well, let's do this!" she thought.
"Byakugan!" Neji activated his Byakugan.
At the same time, Hinata activated her eyes. "Tenseigan!"
"What!? She has the legendary eyes of Kaguya Otsutsuki!?" an elder exclaimed.
"Let's do this, Neji! Eight Trigrams Vacuum Wall!" She pushed her hands out, ejecting chakra which rushed to Neji.
"Eight Trigrams Palms Revolving Heaven!" Neji countered it by spinning around and ejecting chakra, creating a shield around him. "Hinata! I will finish this immediately to show you just how weak you are!" He rushed forwards, Hinata equalling his speed.
"You are in my range! Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms!" Neji cried before beginning his onslaught.
"No, you are in my range! Eight Trigrams Thirty-Two Palms!" Hinata matched his speed.
"It's obvious that Neji's going to win since his attack is superior to Hinata's attack," an elder said, and others around him nodded. However, when Neji fell instead of Hinata, they were shocked into silence.
"It's true that he got more hits in, but Hinata's hits were stronger," Hiashi explained. "I think this proves that Hinata is worthy of being the clan heir, don't you agree?"
"Hinata... you just might grow up to be the greatest clan leader ever..."
Yo. I won't be able to upload as frequently because I've started another Naruto story, but I will upload at least once every two weeks (I hope).
Any new ideas? Feel free to tell me.
Peace.