Kaaru: Woohoo! The last chapter was a blast!
Naru&Hina: -blush-
Shika&Ino: -blush-
Kaaru: Well…except the part when I got tortured by Kakashi and Anko –shudder-
Kaka&Anko: -smirk-
Kaaru: Okay, movin on, thanks to all you readers out there and thank you so much reviewers! And I apologize in advanced because this chapter is short, school's getting in the way! I'll be sure to make the next chapter longer.
Mitsuki: On with it!
Disclaimer: Naruto does not belong to me.
Note: Rookie nine is now 13. Hinata's birthday has passed and it is now spring.
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::TPO 35: New Mission!::
News spread around Konoha. FAST. Naruto, Hinata, Shikamaru and Ino were mortified when they found out that the whole village knew what had happened, all in one day. Hinata remembered what happened during the morning after their double date…
((Flashback))
Kaaru was torn, should he protect his "baby sister" from this "vile beast"…but said beast was his "baby brother"…
'Looks like you have 3 choices.' Mitsuki said.
'Oh, and that would be?' Kaaru asked.
'a. You could grab HIna-chan and scream "YOU ARE NOT WORTHY!" at Naruto.'
'b. Congratulate Naruto for catching a good one.'
'..or c. Congratulate both of them and say you're happy that you don't have to strangle a punk that tries to get too close to Hinata.' Mitsuki enumerated.
…..and then Kaaru chose c….good choice…..
((END))
But that was all 2 months ago, it was now spring, a new year has come and a new adventure is coming to our heroes, so that brings us here, inside Tsunade's office.
"I'm giving you a mission." Tsunade said to the three occupants in the room, Naruto, Sasuke and Ino.
Naruto's eyes sparkled, "OOH! A MISSION!" he restrained himself from giggling.
Ino asked something that was bugging her, "Why didn't you assign Hinata-chan to this mission Tsunade-sama?" she pondered, "She and Naruto make a perfect team."
Naruto blushed at this, Tsunade sent a playful glance at him, "Hinata can't be on the mission because she said she had something to investigate." Naruto said.
The three nodded and there was a moment of silence, "What is our mission Tsunade-sama?" Sasuke asked.
Tsunade took a file from her drawer, "You are to go to a shrine in the heart of Kizuna Woods, in the entrance of the woods there is a temple where 3 monks live, they sent the mission request so talk to them for further instructions. Any questions?" she raised a manicured eyebrow.
A scene flashed into Ino's mind, it was the time she and Hinata went to the Forest of Lost Flowers, when they fought the demon there. 'There could be a chance that the same thing will happen, and this time, I will be prepared for it.' Ino thought.
"Okay," Tsunade said, "Seeing that you have no questions, you'll be given an hour to prepare and pack your things. Dismissed!" the Hokage said and the three shunshin'd away.
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Hinata looked at the flower she had planted, the bulaklak ng langit, and all was left was a heap of ashes. She dropped down on her knees and used a simple wind jutsu to blow the mess away, she had woken up earlier and went to check on the flower but instead, she found a burnt flower.
"Who could've done this?" Hinata said to herself, "Time for some investigating! And I'll bring Kaaru-nii with me!"
"HEY HINA-CHAN!" Naruto called and glomped Hinata, who blushed profusely, "Can I bring some of your homemade soldier pills? They're much tastier than those normal bitter ones."
Hinata blushed again at the compliment and slowly pulled away from Naruto's chest, "Of course Naru-kun." She took his hand and led him to her room.
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"Nnngh! Naru-kun!" Hinata moaned, "A-aaah….just a little more."
Naruto's face scrunched up in effort to keep his knees from buckling, "H-hah….a-almost th-there!" he breathed out, sweat dripped from both of their bodies.
"YES!" Hinata shouted……………………………………………………..as she finally got the bag of soldier pills from her top shelf. (Got you going there didn't I? XD)
Hinata safely jumped off Naruto's shoulder, "Sorry about that Naru-kun." She kneaded Naruto's strained shoulders.
Naruto smiled, "Nah, you weren't so heavy." He admitted.
Hinata handed Naruto the bag of homemade pills, "Here you go Naru-kun, good luck on your mission, tell Ino I said Hi."
Naruto put the bag into his ninja pouch, "Thanks Hina-chan, good luck on your mystery too, I'll be sure to tell Ino you said hi!" he ran off, BUT not before he pecked Hinata's cheek.
Hinata held her cheek gingerly, "N-naruto-kun…" she whispered with a ghost of a smile on her face, "….I love you." And the breeze carried her words away.
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As Naruto ran to the direction of the Main Gate, he swore he heard Hinata's voice.
"….I love you."
Naruto smiled, "I love you too." He said quietly.
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Ino checked her things, 'Okay, two changes of clothing, some rations, food, water, Sasuke's supposed to bring the camp equipment, Naruto's bringing Hinata's soldier pills…' Ino went to her cabinet, she opened it and moved a few things away, and then she finally found what she was looking for, a small purple box decorated with rhinestones, she lifted the box and gingerly opened it, as if it would suddenly break, inside, nestled in the black velvet, was a vial with orange liquid that swirled mystifyingly.
((FLASHBACK))
Hinata and Ino stood in between a ring of trees, the wind carried the leaves and petals, making the moment more dramatic. (Think of the time when Sakura gave Ino back the red ribbon that Ino gave)
Hinata held out her hand, "Take the last vial Ino." She said quietly.
Ino's eyes widened, "B-but! That's the Super Heaven elixir! I can't!" she insisted.
Hinata kept firm, "Take it Ino, I want you to have it…in case…." Her tone wavered.
Ino hugged Hinata all of a sudden, "Don't say that!" she said.
Hinata smiled, "Okay I won't, but please take it."
Ino took the vial in a very gentle manner and held to it tight.
((END))
She put it in her pouch and she shunshin'd away.
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Naruto, Ino and Sasuke met up at the gate, "Okay, Kizuna woods is a bit far from here." Sasuke said, "It would take us 4 days to get there by walking."
Naruto suddenly had a bright idea, "I have an idea!" he exclaimed.
Ino and Sasuke looked at him questioningly, the orange-clad ninja began bit his thumb, did some handsigns and slammed his palm onto the ground. "KUCHIYOSE NO JUTSU!" he yelled and three foxes the size of horses appeared.
"Hey." The first one, a fox with brown fur, wore white leg warmer and wore a hitai-ate with tails engraved on it, over its eyes, said, "I am Do the Blind."
The second fox had orange fur, white leg warmers and wore a bandana that acted like a hitai-ate, it covered its ears, "I am Re the Deaf."
The final fox had red fur, white leg warmers and wore its hitai-ate like a muzzle. Blue wisps of fire emerged above his head and formed letters, "I am Mi the Mute." It spelled.
Sasuke looked at Naruto enviously, jealous that the blond could do that, he got onto Re as Naruto sat on Do and Ino on Mi.
"OKAY GANG! LET'S GO!" Naruto yelled and they bounded of towards the woods.
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Spoiler Alert!
Okay, I just read the latest manga, Naruto erupts…and I was like O.O…OMG! NARUTO FLUNG A RHINO-THINGIE INTO THE SKY!!!!..and…TWO ODAMA RASENGAN!?..and the flying toads were cool, but I'm curious about Naruto's new move..Waves of rage?
So yeah I stopped complaining about the manga, might as well enjoy what happens than say nasty stuff bout it.
Like usual, please REVIEW!..cuz everytime you do you make a bunny find a home! XD