Authors note: chapter 20 I can hardly believe it, it doesn't seem all that long ago I first started. Want to thank you all for reading up to this point and hope you enjoy the chapter. Review and relax. HAVE A GREAT DAY:)
Chapter 20 New Training
Naruto was eating at Ichiraku ramen shop with his team and his new team member. Yuzuki was eating her ramen at a pace that could match Naruto's. Naruto ate and ate keeping a few bowls ahead of Yuzuki, Yuzuki tried to speed up her pace but couldn't match Naruto's. Soon after 10 minutes and countless bowls later, they both stopped. The view to the kitchen was now blocked by bowls stacked upon bowls and Teuchi and Ayame stood amazed at the amount the two ninja ate.
"WOOH" Naruto said his stomach completely full, there was no way he could eat another bite. Yuzuki just groaned as she pushed her last bowl away from her.
"I think I ate too much" she said.
"Nonsense" Naruto said, "you can never have too much ramen, right old man"
Teuchi smiled and picked up a stack of bowls, he loved having Naruto as a customer he was putting his daughter through college and his business was doing very well. My business might collapse if it wasn't for this kid he thought as he started on the dirty dishes.
"Here you go Naruto" Ayame said smiling handing him the bill. Naruto took it and looked at it as Yuzuki peered over his shoulder to see what the damage was. When they got down to the number both their eyes opened wide and they fell back off the chairs and hit the ground. Sasuke and Sakura watched as they both laid on the ground motionless for a few minutes.
"He should learn when to stop" Sakura said as she finished her meal.
"Not going to happen" Sasuke replied leaving his money for his meal on the table. Naruto got up slowly and got out his frog wallet.
"I'll miss you" he said before he paid for his expensive meal.
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"Cheer up Naruto" Yuzuki said, "if it makes you feel any better I'm in the same boat as you"
Naruto looked at her and sneered a little. "You know this wouldn't happen if you wouldn't compete with me"
"Yeah, but where is the fun in that" she said smiling. Naruto couldn't help but smiled and felt a little better even though his wallet was a mere shadow of what it use to be. Naruto and the rest of team 7 had just got back from another mission and had some time to kill so they went out to eat. Of course just like all the other times Yuzuki wanted to compete with Naruto so they over did it and, as they say, bit off more then they can chew, which for Naruto is a lot.
Yuzuki was talking and joking with Sakura now smiling and laughing. Naruto looked at her and couldn't believe she was the same person he had fought 4 months ago. She had gotten as tall as Sakura and let her hair grow out. Her hair was still in the same style, even all around, but some running down her check and past her shoulders. The rest of her hair was even with her shoulders. Her eyes didn't show that anger or sadness it once showed, happiness and peace replaced it. It still amazed Naruto that he had once called her his enemy.
The last 4 months hadn't been a great bore but nothing too exciting had happened, they had done many missions and Naruto couldn't remember all of them. However that last mission was a huge one, Gaara's student Matsuri was taken hostage so that Gaara would come and save her then he was to be taken and use his chakra to create the ultimate weapon. Naruto and the rest of the rookie nine, team Gai, and Yuzuki had all gone to help them. In the end they had stopped the kidnappers and came home successful, however something new was in development. Jiraiya was back and had information, the Akatsuki would make their move in 2 and a half years.
Jiraiya had told Naruto that they would be leaving to train within the week so Naruto had been trying to make the best of it. Now after three days Jiraiya had told him that tomorrow would be that day they began his training and while he was excited for the training he was also dreading tomorrow. During the week he and Sasuke would train every morning together then he would go get something to eat, then Naruto would see if he could find Hinata and hang out with her for the rest of the day. Hinata Naruto thought sadly I won't see her for 2 and ½ years. He really didn't know what he would do without her.
Yesterday Hinata went out on a mission with Neji on some sort of family matter and wouldn't be back until later today. He decided that he would go visit Iruka-sensei today to kill some time. Naruto was still walking with his team until they came to a fork in the road.
"Well I'm going to see Iruka-sensei, later" Naruto said before going down one path that led to the academy. Sakura and Yuzuki waved to Naruto before they went down the opposite road, Sasuke trailing behind them.
Naruto ran until he got to the academy, he then ran down to the class where Iruka taught. He opened the door and yelled "NARUTO UZUMAKI IS HERE". Iruka was writing on the chalkboard looked at Naruto surprised.
"NARUTO I'M TEACHING" Iruka yelled throwing the piece of chalk at Naruto. Naruto caught the chalk in mid air and flung it right back at Iruka hitting him in the head. The class erupted with laughter and a giant vain bulged on Iruka's head.
"Class is dismissed for the rest of the day" Iruka said the vain bulging. The classed cheered and ran out the door. While the class left a few familiar faces stopped to talk to Naruto.
"Hey Naruto" Konohamaru said smiling.
"Hey Konohamaru" Naruto said
"What are you doing here"
"I need to talk with Iruka-sensei"
"What about"
"It's secret"
"Come on you can tell me"
"Sorry its for high class ninja like me" Naruto said
"But aren't you still a genin" Konohamaru asked.
"Uhhh...aren't you late to go do something" Naruto said trying to change the subject.
"Oh your right, I'll see you later Naruto" Konohamaru said waving as he ran down the hallway.
"Phew" Naruto said, almost lost an argument to a 9 year old. As all the students left there was one behind all of them and was about to leave the room. Naruto recognized her and stopped her.
"Your Hanabi Hyuga, right" Naruto said to the small pale eyed girl.
"Yes" She said surprised, "and you are"
"Naruto, Naruto Uzumaki"
"Naruto" Hanabi said as if the name rung a bell. Then she snapped her finger, "I got it, your the boy my sister likes" she said as if stating a fact, then her face went red as she realized what she said.
"uh you..you weren't suppose to hear that" she said trying to cover up what she said.
"It's alright, actually we are going out" Naruto said surprised.
"Oh" Hanabi said confused. Why hasn't she told me that she thought. Naruto had similar thoughts I wonder why she hasn't told her family yet.
"Well I'm happy for her" Hanabi said smiling.
"Yeah so am I" Naruto said getting a small giggle out of Hanabi.
"Hey could you do me a favor" Naruto asked.
"Hmm"
"When Hinata gets back could you tell her that I need to talk to her"
"Sure"
"Thanks"
Hanabi stood there until Iruka came over and tapped her on the shoulder. Hanabi looked at Iruka and listened to him.
"Hanabi would you excuse me and Naruto...need to talk"
"Yes Iruka-sensei" she then looked at Naruto.
"Well it was nice meeting you" she said bowing before she went out the door. She stopped in between the doorway and said, "take care of her, our family is...complicated"
Hanabi then walked out the door leaving a confused Naruto behind. Iruka hearing the whole thing decided to change the subject.
"So Naruto why are you here"
"I need to talk to someone, and you seemed to be the best fit for my problem"
"I see, lets go outside and talk its a nice day" Iruka said.
"Ok" Naruto replied and followed him outside.
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"I see, so you want advice on what to do about this then"
"Yes...I can't imagine what I'll do if she isn't around"
"Have you talked to her about it yet"
"No she isn't here yet so I wanted to talk to you about some of my problems" Naruto then looked down to the grass below him sadness showing, "and about the fox"
Iruka went from smiling to very serious at the word fox, "whats wrong then Naruto, you can tell me"
"Well the fox, its getting harder to control it at times. There are times when I...lose sight of myself"
"Hmm..when was the last time you couldn't control the fox" Iruka asked.
"Back when I fought Doto and killed him, but after that there was this dark presence in the back of my mind just waiting for the chance to overtake me, to take total control"
"And lately that darkness has been getting stronger and more active...almost as if it was alive"
"I see...that must be the demon blood in you" Iruka said.
"My demon...blood" Naruto asked.
"Yes jinchuuriki or a demon vessel must have the blood of a demon planted inside him in order to contain the demon" Iruka explained, "the two types of demon blood keeps the sealed demon at bay and the sealed demon keeps the demon blood at bay"
"You have the blood of the devil fox clan, a strong and wise demon clan that has been the protectors of the village since its creation"
"Devil fox clan"
"Well I don't know much about it but its said back when the Leaf Village was first created a demon clan stood by the first Hokage and protected the village from any danger"
"The same is said for any ninja village, each ninja village is protected by some kind of demon clan, such as the Sand Spirits in the sand village"
"So these demon clans, what are they exactly"
"That I don't know, what I do know is that you have the blood of one of the devil foxes in you" Iruka then took a second of thought before he realized something. "Its said one's demon blood is awakened when his life is about to extinguish itself, when you were in the hospital it must of awakened"
"You know Naruto, the Nine-tailed fox wasn't always so evil, in the past it was our protector"
"What" Naruto said confused.
"Its a story the Third Hokage told me long ago"
(Flashback mode-story mode(take your pick))
"Back when the first Hokage first created the village and the great shinobi wars started.
The first Hokage scouted through the area and found that this spot seemed to be a suitable location for what he had in mind. He clapped his hands together and generated a large amount of chakra.
"DEEP FOREST CREATION" he said. Then thousands of roots and trees just came out of the ground planting themselves in the large area around the mountain. After the last of forest was created the first Hokage went to check if everything was to his standards.
"Plenty of trees, room for expansion, and a defendable location. This will do just fine" He said walking through the chakra generated forest. As he walked he spotted something on the ground some yards ahead of him.
"Whats this" the first asked himself curiously. As he approached the source of movement he made it out to be a red fox its back leg trapped in a root. As the first got closer the fox started to panic and frantically tried to get itself free. Then as the first was only a few feet from the fox, it did something desperate. The fox tried to gnaw through its own leg. The first rushed to it and grabbed the creatures leg. The fox then directed its fangs to the first's fingers, it bit down sharply and the first pulled back a few inches.
"I'm not going to hurt you" the first said softly, "I'm here to help"
The fox eyed him, not sure what to do. The first then went back down and gently grabbed the foxes leg. The fox let out a cry of pain and showed its fangs. The first looked directly into its eyes and said, "Its broken but you will heal, over time"
He then moved his hand to the root and put some chakra into it the root went up and gave enough room to let the fox remove its leg. The fox quickly did that and started to lick its wound, it was happy to be free but the pain, it could live without.
The first sensing it started to form a light chakra into his hand and went over to fox's leg. He was about to heal the wound when the fox gave him a growl. "It's alright I said I wouldn't hurt you" and as if the fox understood him it stopped growling and didn't budge an inch. The first put his healing jutsu to work and soon mended the fox's leg fixing the gashed and cuts. But a healing jutsu and do only so much so the bones were still broken. The made a small splint and then wrapped it to the fox's broken leg. It cried in pain but didn't move. When the first was done he put his medical supplies away and put his hand on top of the fox's head.
The fox closed its eyes and let the first pet him. "See that wasn't so bad" he said petting the fox. The fox then started to like the firsts hand or more exactly the wound he received from the animal. The first stared in amazement and admiration, "your very smart, I'm glad we met today" the first said getting up. The fox just sat there and watched as the first turned around and started to walk away.
"What and unusual fox" the first said before he went back to work. But before he could a sudden weight went up his back and rested on his shoulders. The first turned his head to see the fox sitting on his shoulder. "What you want to come with me" he asked. The fox looked at him then towards the forest as if telling him to get to work.
"Alright then welcome friend" the first said walking into the forest. Little known to the first a pair of red eyes were watching as he and her kit walked into the darkness of the forest.
"Foxes do not forget acts of kindness" a voice said its red eyes staring into the blackness.
YEARS LATER
"WE ARE GETTING OVERRUN" a chunin said on the gate as a kunai flew past it and hit him in the neck. The ninja grabbed the injury and then fell off the side of the wall.
"Get everyone back and lets hope we can hold them off" The second Hokage said.
As ninja died around them and fights run throughout the village the First and a certain fox were next to a tree that led to the surrounding forest.
"It's been fun friend but it is too dangerous for you here, now go while you can" the first said. The fox looked at his human companion and licked his hand one last time. It then jumped off into forest and disappeared. With that the first could now hopefully defend his home so he jumped away into the fray.
Hours Later
The first and second stood on top of the wall of the main gate, when it fell so would the rest of the village. They had suffered to many casualties and men were now scarce, they watched now as a pillers of earth hit the gate breaking it a little at a time.
"Well brother this is it" The second said
"Yes, but lets not forget this is for the future" The first replied getting a nod out of his brother. They jumped down and waited for the breaking blow.
"MEN GET READY" The Hokage's yelled. They waited for the last strike but it never came, instead blood curling screamed and cries of terror came from the other side of the gate. Then as quickly as the screams came they stopped, the Hokage's looked at each other confused and went back up to the top of the wall. What they saw amazed and surprised them, the attacking army was now more. What was left of them was bloodied corpses and sets of prints of giant paws were left everywhere.
"What happened here" the second said.
"I don't know" the first replied. Then as if to answer him a familiar weight got on top of his shoulders.
"I thought I told you to go" the first said. The fox looked at him and smiled.
"Foxes never forget acts of kindness, but we also never forget acts of evil and disrespect. Never forget that and we will watch over you" the fox said before it jumped off his should and then vanished in a puff of smoke.
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"Wow" Naruto said as Iruka finished his story.
"Yes the first two Hokage's believed that the nine-tailed fox came and saved them but we can never know for sure"
The two sat there for a couple of more minutes before Iruka got up. "You know I have something for you Naruto, but I need to go get it you mind waiting her for a few minutes"
"No that's fine I'll be right here" Naruto said quietly and sat against the tree they were talking under. He looked up at the clouds and thought.
More questions, a few answers, this whole thing is just too confusing he thought. Naruto sat there and thought about his demon, his demon blood, the stories, what the hell to tell Hinata, and more things on his mind. Naruto soon lost track of time and some time later, he scratched his head with both hands and let out a loud groan.
"GAAAH, there is just so many unanswered questions" Naruto said.
"Oh and what questions do you need answered" Iruka said carrying two long objects wrapped in cloth.
"Oh hey Iruka-sensei, just the normal questions that I ask my self anytime I think"
"So not often" Iruka said smiling, earning a glare from Naruto. Naruto put on an angry face but when Iruka laughed he couldn't help it and laughed with him. Then when the laughter stopped Iruka put the two objects down in front of Naruto and put on a serious face.
"Naruto before I give these to you...I need to ask you a question"
"Sure sensei what is it"
"Thats just it Naruto I no longer wish to be your sensei" Iruka said smiling.
"WHAT" Naruto yelled then started babbling, "but but you can't mean that, your my sensei without you I would.."
"Calm down Naruto I'm not finished" Iruka then pulled out a piece of paper.
"Naruto I know you have had no family all your life and as a sensei I couldn't always be there for you and I'm sorry"
"Thats not true sen..." Naruto started when Iruka held up his hand.
"But I hope as a father I can always be there for you" As Naruto heard these words his heart practically stopped. A father Naruto thought is, is Iruka asking me if he could be my...father.
"This form only needs your signature Naruto, it says that you will be known as Naruto Umino Uzumaki, adopted son of Iruka Umino"
Naruto at this point couldn't get words out of his mouth, so instead he lounged at Iruka and pulled him into a hug crying. Naruto just repeated two words, "Thank you...thank you" Iruka held Naruto tightly happy to finally give Naruto some amount of happiness.
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"I still don't know what to do about this problem Iru...father" Naruto said getting use to using that word now. Iruka smiled at the new name and tried to help his new son out.
"Naruto the only advice I have for you is to do what your heart tells you to do, so tell me what does it tell you to do"
"Well I can't leave her, but I can't stay here to get my training"
"So"
"So...I should take her with me" Naruto said as if it just hit him. Iruka smiled and replied, "as long as you two behave yourselves"
Naruto blushed and looked away, "what kind of father are you anyway" he said getting a laugh from Iruka. "Not sure yet I'm kinda new to this thing"
"Hey what are those things" Naruto said pointing to the two objects in front of him.
"Oh right, Naruto these are two heirlooms past down in the Umino family, but since I never found any use for them, I hand them down to my son" Iruka then motioned for Naruto to take them. Naruto picked up the first object, it was wrapped in a silky white cloth and tied at the end with a large black string. Naruto unwrapped the object and pulled it out, then stared at the beauty and craftsmanship of the object.
"Its a sword" Naruto said admiring it. The hilt was a pure white with a white grip, the guard was in the shape of a black circle and had a blue and silver moon on the sides of it. Naruto took it out to expect the blade, it was pure silver and sharpened to key. The scabbard matched the sword, it was pure white with a blue and silver moon on each side of the blades entrance. The cord to the scabbard was a dark black.
"Yes its name is white moon, and it is a very powerful sword. Its power has been said to be able to cut to the heavens and is the second most powerful sword created in the Umino family, the first is right there" Iruka said pointing to the other one.
Naruto placed the sword back in its sheath and put it down then he picked up up the other sword and like white moon he took it out of its black cloth. This sword was wider then the last and was pure black. Naruto took the sword out to inspect it. It was a long black Katana, it was black down to every inch of it, blade and scabbard included. The guard was the only thing different, it was in the shape of a black sun.
"This is the most powerful sword ever to be created in the village" Iruka said, "it has the power to change with users heart"
"The blade transforms with the users state of being and grows stronger when he grows stronger, I also hear that there are other powers it has that have been lost in history"
"Wow these are amazing, thank you..dad" Naruto said smiling. Iruka smiled at the new name, each time he heard it a sense of happiness and pride overwhelmed him.
"It's also said that when both of the blades are used together their power is frightening"
Naruto admired the swords for a while longer then put them away. He got up and looked out to the distance.
"I'm leaving tomorrow" Naruto said.
"I know" Iruka said putting a hand on Naruto's shoulder.
"I'll miss everyone, but I'll come back stronger then ever"
"Naruto do your best and remember I'm proud of you son" Iruka said pulling Naruto into a hug.
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Naruto was running through the town heading through towards the Hokage's mansion so he could talk to Tsunade. He needed to talk to her about Hinata and hoped she would go along with his plan. Naruto found the Hokage's mansion, entered it and walked to the Hokage's office. When he got to the office he heard Tsunade talking.
"Very well, you two did a great job you may go"
"Yes Hokage" Naruto heard a male voice say. Naruto opened the door and went inside.
"Granny I need to talk to you" Naruto said rushing through the door. When he looked around the room he saw Neji and Hinata standing in front of Tsunade and were looking at him. Neji didn't show any emotion but Hinata had her eyes wide open full of surprise. Then she smiled and her eyes went soft and full of love. Neji noticed this and a slight smirk appeared on his face.
"Oh...Hinata your back" Naruto said running up to his girlfriend. He pulled her into a hug and held her tightly. Hinata melted into Naruto's arms and closed her eyes basking in his presence. Neji watched with some amusement while Tsunade got up and walked over to the two.
"Naruto what is it, don't you need to get ready you will be leaving tomorrow you know" Hinata heard this an looked into Naruto's eyes.
"Leaving are you going on a mission" she asked
"No he will be leaving to go on a training mission with Jiraiya for 2 and half years, didn't he tell you" Hinata heard this looked at Naruto a little hurt.
"Naruto why didn't you tell me" she said her eyes starting to get wet.
"Wooh slow down, thats what I need to talk to you about" he said to Hinata, "Hinata I need to ask you something"
Naruto pulled out of the hug and grabbed her hands, "do you want to stay here or come with me on my training" Hinata's eyes went wide with surprise, when she heard his question.
"I want you to think about it Hinata, I can't ask you to come unless you truly want to and leave no regrets here"
"I..well...I" Hinata started to say but was hushed by Naruto as he put his finger to her lips.
"Just think about it, if you truly want to come meet me at the gate tomorrow mourning"
"Naruto what do you think your doing" Tsunade asked, hearing the whole thing.
"Well I need to talk to you about this"
"Oh and what makes you think I will allow this"
Naruto smiled, "because I have actually thought about this". Tsunade smirked a little but had to remind herself that when Naruto really thought about something and gave it 100 percent he could change the minds of anyone he meets.
"We will see, Hinata, Neji will you excuse us we need to talk in private"
"Yes Lady Hokage" Neji said he then turned to Hinata.
"Come Lady Hinata I will escort you home" Hinata nodded her mind not really there.
They left and let Naruto and Tsunade be alone to talk.
"Ok Naruto, convince me"
"Sure thing" Naruto said smiling.
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Neji was walking beside Hinata, he wondered what was on her mind. Hinata meanwhile was thinking on what she should do. I want to go with Naruto no questions about that, but can I leave Hanabi here and father what will he say. What should I do.
"Lady Hinata" Neji said again.
"Yes" Hinata said surprised.
"I asked you what you wanted to do about going with him"
"I...don't know, I just don't know what to do" Hinata said confused, "part of me wants to go, but some of me doesn't, I just don't know what I should do"
Neji stopped and looked up to the sky. "Do what your heart tells you to do" Neji said.
"Don't have regrets, if you can make a decision without regret then its the right one for you"
"Yes, but what about Hanabi I can't just leave her"
"Don't worry I swear to you I will look after her" After a moment Hinata smiled.
"Thank you Neji, for everything" She said pulling him into a hug. Neji's eyes went wide with surprise but soon became gentle and relaxed. He wanted more then anything to protect that smile of hers.
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"Very well Naruto, you win" Tsunade said in defeat.
"Thank you granny, you won't regret this" Naruto said heading towards the door.
"Naruto wait a second" Tsunade said walking towards him. Naruto turned around and saw that Tsunade was beaming down at him her eyes full of anger.
"DON'T CALL ME THAT" she screamed before flicking him in the head with her finger. Naruto hit the door and flew through it and went sliding down the hall. He hit the wall at the end of the hall. He slowly came to his senses and looked up seeing Tsunade look at him. She made a "hmph" sound and walked back her desk.
"I might kill him before he learns"
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"Forget it" Hiashi said harshly.
"But father" Hinata tried to protest, unsuccessfully.
"I said forget it"
"Why" Hinata said on the verge of tears.
"I don't have to explain myself to a child such as you" he replied turning his back on his daughter. As he walked away Hinata could feel herself falling into a darkness and sadness that she was once in. As she fell something came to her mind, it was an image one she was familiar with. Naruto's smiling face came to her mind and a couple of words he said to her a long time ago came with it. "Don't ever give up Hinata, I believe in you"
Hiashi believed that the conversation with his daughter was over and was now walking away. He then heard her whisper something. "What" he asked curious to what she said.
"I said I'm going with, or without your permission" Hinata said defiantly.
"Are you talking back to me" Hiashi said surprised. Hinata could feel her boldness slipping as the arguing continued but pressed on.
"Yes, I don't care what you think of him, if I want to go with him I will. And there is nothing you can do to stop me"
As Hiashi heard these words he couldn't help but feel a bit proud, but anger overwhelmed that feeling.
"You don't understand what he is" Hiashi said trying to remain calm, "If you knew what I knew you wouldn't be so inclined to go"
"Don't think so little of me father, I know more then you think I do" Hiashi's eyes went wide with surprise as he heard her words.
"I think I would know everything about the person I'm dating, don't you think so" Hinata said her boldness and strength raising with every word.
"DATING" Hiashi said, "that is unacceptable, I can not allow this, I forbid you from seeing that..that..."
"Monster" Hinata finished, "Thats all he is to people like you, you never give him a chance to prove himself and in the end you make him the monster he never wanted to be"
"I won't allow it any more, I don't care what you or anyone else thinks about him. I love Naruto and I will be his side for as long as I can" Hinata finished her outburst breathing faster then normal. Hiashi walked over to his daughter and put his hands on her shoulders.
"Hinata your making a mistake" He said looking into her eyes, "but it appears that there is nothing I can do or say that will change your mind" Hinata's eyes went wide with surprise. "As your father I'm proud of you for standing up for what you believe in and hope your training goes well" Hiashi then pulled his daughter into a hug. Hinata had never had this happen to her and didn't know how to respond.
But as fast as the hug came it vanished, Hiashi pulled back from hug and looked at Hinata a seriousness in his eyes. "However as your leader and head of the clan, I can not over look this. For your transgressions against our clan, when you come back from your training you will no longer be considered a Hyuga" Hiashi then turned around and walked away not saying another word leaving his daughter behind.
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Hanabi was walking to her room when she heard a sound coming from her sisters room. It was a sound she was familiar with, it was the sound of her sister crying, but she hadn't heard her sister crying for many months now. Worried, she went to go check on her sister. Hanabi walked up to the door and knocked on it.
"Hinata may I come in" Hanabi waited for an answer but none came, she knocked again and the same thing happened. Hanabi went for the door knob and opened the door. She went inside and saw Hinata laying on her bed crying.
"Hinata" Hanabi said surprising Hinata. Her body jolted at the sudden intrusion, and she slowly looked up to see a worried looking Hanabi.
"Oh..Sniff...hi Hanabi" she said barely able to control her tears.
"Whats wrong sis" Hanabi said sitting down on the bed.
"It's nothing" Hinata said trying to stop crying.
"Don't lie to me" Hanabi said sternly, "I'm your sister if you can't tell me who can you tell" Hinata sat up and looked at her sister.
"Father kicked me out" she said getting straight to the point.
"What" Hanabi looked dumbfounded.
"Yeah when he found out about me and..." Hinata almost let it slip
"You mean you and Naruto" Hanabi said hurt.
"How did you know" Hinata said surprised.
"He told me himself, why didn't you tell me"
"I...I was afraid"
"Afraid of what"
"What...you and father would think"
"Hinata why were you worried about what I would think"
"I didn't want you to think any less of me"
"Any...less of you" Hanabi looked at Hinata and her face softened.
"Sis I can never think of anything but the highest for you, you suffer fathers insults and complaints and continue to improve yourself to prove him wrong. For some reason father doesn't want you to see Naruto but you do anyway" Hanabi went to Hinata and wrapped her arms around her sister.
"I can never think bad of you" she said causing Hinata to start crying again.
"Thank you Hanabi...thank you so much"
Hanabi held her sister until she stopped crying and her breathing became normal again. "I'm sorry" Hanabi heard Hinata say.
"For what" she asked curiously.
"For not being the older sister that I should have been, I've always wanted to protect you but it seems that you are the one that protects me"
"I'm sorry I won't be here for you" Hinata said.
"I'm sure I will still see you around your new house in the village sometimes" Hanabi said trying to cheer her sister up.
"Hanabi, thats not what I mean I'm going on a 2 and a half year training trip with Naruto"
"I see" Hanabi said sadly.
"But..." Hinata started getting her sisters attention, "when I get back I'll be stronger then ever and prove to father that I'm not a disappointment"
Hanabi smiled and replied, "just behave yourself while your gone with Naruto"
Hinata blushed and grabbed her pillow and threw it at Hanabi. "Shut up" she said sending Hanabi into a fit of giggles.
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Naruto was waiting by the gate Jiraiya leaning next to the wall his eyes closed and his arms crossed.
"Tell me" Jiraiya started getting Naruto's attention, "are you sure you want her coming with us"
"What do you mean"
"Well, for one we will be focusing a lot of your training on...the fox" Naruto's eyes went down at the mention of the fox.
"Do you want her to see that side of you"
"No" Naruto said quietly, "but...if I can't show her everything that I am how can I expect her to accept everything I am"
"She needs to see what I am, for us to truly be together I need to be completely honest with her"
"Very well, I hope this all works out for you" Jiraiya said getting up from his spot. "It seems that we have a farewell party" Naruto wondering what he meant looked down the road. He saw all of his friends and important people walking towards him.
When they all met Naruto at the gate they started to say farewell to him one by one. Naruto said goodbye to all his friends and was finally down to a few more people. Lee was crying with Guy sad to see their comrade go, and everyone else had a sad look on their face.
"Naruto" Sakura said her eyes watering up. "We all will miss you, come back to us safely"
Naruto looked at Sakura and smiled holding up his thumb. "Its a promise of a lifetime" he said, "I never break those"
Sakura smiled before she broke down, she fell to her knees and started crying. Kakashi standing next to her keeled down and rubbed her back.
"Naruto I'm counting on you to get a lot stronger, we will have...a difficult future ahead of us"
Naruto nodded getting his meaning about the Akatsuki, "Hey" Naruto said looking around, "where's Sasuke or Hinata or Neji"
"Neji and Hinata will be here soon" Someone said behind all his friends leaning against a house.
"Hanabi" Naruto said walking up to her and looking at her confused.
"Hinata was having some...family troubles but she will be here soon"
"Oh...is she alright" Naruto asked standing a few inches from her.
"She is fine just...a little..."Hanabi was looking for the right words for this one.
"Occupied" a male voice said. Hanabi jumped a little at the voice and realized it was Neji. Neji was standing on the roof of the house Hanabi was leaning against. He jumped down and looked at Naruto.
"Lady Hinata will be here shortly, she was collecting a few...personal items" he said a blush on his face.
Naruto looked at him curiously but didn't really care as long as Hinata showed up. Hanabi just smiled and looked at Neji strangely. Neji saw Hanabi looking at him and blushed a slight more and looked away. After a few minutes Naruto saw someone running down the road with a backpack. As the figure came close Naruto could tell it was Hinata, he ran to meet her as she ran to the gate.
Hinata was running as fast as she could mad at herself for sleeping in, as she ran she recalled her morning. Hinata woke up to the sun hitting her in her face. She yawned lightly and looked at her clock. "OH MY GOD I'M LATE" she yelled jumping out of her bed. Hanabi sleeping next to her sister for the last time woke up at Hinata's screaming.
"Hinata quiet down, I'm trying to sleep here" Hanabi said watching her sister go from drawer to drawer picking clothes and other items she thought she needed for the long journey. Without thinking Hinata took off her pajamas and looked for her normal clothes. As she was scrummaging throughout her drawers the door suddenly opened. Neji appeared with a distraught look in his eyes.
"Lady Hinata you are going to be late for your...your...your" Neji started to repeat over and over as he saw a half naked Hinata before his eyes. Hinata watched as Neji had a small nosebleed and turned a bright crimson. Hinata an even more bright red shrieked and tried to cover herself. Neji quickly turned around and ran out the room unable to think. Hinata was blushing so furiously that Hanabi thought Hinata's head had turned into a tomato.
"Umm sis" Hanabi said trying to get Hinata back on track, "maybe you should get dressed" Hanabi already dressed got up and went to the door. She grabbed that handle and said, "I'll tell Naruto your going to be a little late but don't take too long", she then closed the door and went off to tell Naruto. 'What an interesting way to start the day' Hanabi thought humming down the streets of the village.
Hinata's bad thoughts vanished the instance she was in Naruto's arms. He held her gently but firmly, fiddling with her hair.
"I'm so glad you decided to come" Naruto said lightly into Hinata's ear.
"There is no place I would rather be" Hinata replied. Naruto grabbed Hinata's hand and started to lead her out to the gate, but Hinata tugged on Naruto when they got close to Hanabi and Neji. Neji blushed slightly at the sight of Hinata and Hinata blushed at him. Hinata instead looked at Hanabi and bent down to her size.
"I'll miss you sis" Hanabi said her eyes getting watery.
"Oh Hanabi take care of yourself, I love you so much" Hinata said pulling her sister into an embrace. The two sisters hugged each other lovingly before Hanabi pulled out first wiping the tears from her eyes.
"Ok enough of that" she said smiling, "go on go be with that man you love" Hinata smiled at her sister and got up walking over to Neji.
"Neji" she said softly
"Yes, Lady Hinata" Neji said his arms folded.
"Please, please watch over her I'm counting on you" Neji smiled slightly and nodded.
"Of course" Hinata then surprised everyone around her including Neji himself when she put her arms around him and pulled him into a hug.
"Thank you...for all you've done for me Neji" Neji had his eyes opened in surprise but then changed into a happy look.
"Of course" he said patting his cousin on the back a few times before pushing her away. "Go on, your free to do as your please now, take care of Naruto" Neji said, "he...needs help every now and again"
Hinata giggled at Neji's attempt at humor and forgot that Naruto was right behind her. "umm I'm right here" Naruto said, causing more laughter from Hinata. Naruto smiled at her laugh and grabbed her hand once again.
"It's time" Naruto said to her. Hinata nodded and followed him to their friends. Hinata said goodbye to all her friends and after ten minutes they were ready to leave. They were just about to go when a voice above them called out to them.
"You think you can leave without us knowing which of us is stronger you loser" Naruto looked up to see a Sasuke on the top of the gate tower looking down at him smiling.
"Well you weren't here so I assumed you gave up and knowing I was better then you" Naruto replied grinning insanely. Sasuke jumped down and laded a few feet from Naruto, his sharingan activated.
"Well your wrong on both accounts, and today we will finally see, which is stronger"
"I thought this day would never come" Naruto said, he went over to Hinata and put down his bags and grabbed her hand. He leaned in and kissed her "for luck" he said getting a smile from her. "You can do it, I know you can" Hinata said giving Naruto some encouragement before she pulled him into another kiss. Naruto broke the kiss and moved out of the gate and got out to a more open spot. Sasuke following him and got into his fighting position a few feet from Naruto.
"Come on Naruto, I've been waiting for this for a long time"
"As have I Sasuke" Naruto said staring down his opponent. They stared at each other for a minute or two judging each other and staring each other down.
"SHADOW CLONE JUTSU"
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Authors note: Ok probably one of the longest chapters I've written but I hope this explains a few questions you guys might have. If you have any more question let me know and I give some answers as long as they don't spoil my story in the future. Also I haven't confirmed it or not but next chapter or a few after it will be the last chapters in this part of my 'book', so to speak. If you want me to continue in this time period let me know and if enough of you want that I will continue this time era for longer then I had planned, but if your ready for the timeskip then thats cool too. But I need to know what you guys want so leave me an email or review telling me and I'll make my decision on what you guys say. Try to get as many as your friend on FF to read my story and get their opinion on what I will do, I would like to hear some more opinions and ideas how knows I may use them. Finally sorry about the wait, I'VE BEEN SWAMPED. Loads of homework working longer, etc... but hope I made it up to you with the long chapter. That all for now thank you for reading, reviewing and commenting. Hope to see you soon.