Hello all! I have so much planned to release today. This chapter, two chapters for the lemon edition and I have been working on another Hinata story I think I'm ready to drop! It is called "Family Burdens" and is in the Boruto era, it focuses a lot on the Hyuga family, Hinata and Himawari. Hopefully I can get that dropped today as well. It isn't as spicy as this fic...it might be because I can't help myself, but so far just some angst/family. Anyways! Back to this story, I hope you all enjoy this chapter, everything is coming full circle!

I forgot to add, I saw a review about my summary saying "I suck at summaries" I do suck at summaries lol, but I honestly forgot that caption was still up there, sorry lol.

Naruto could sense her in this area, but he couldn't freaking find her! Where the hell was this woman?! He already decided to venture off alone to find Hinata, it would be beyond stupid to just run around the area he sensed her location to be and just start yelling her name. The ground below him gave a slight tremble and before he had time to think of what the hell was going on two beings came forcefully out the earth not far in front of him, one smaller figure carrying the other. Naruto quickly noticed the dying Kabuto serpent, not really phased by his appearance. He hoped the man died slowly.

Man, where did that come from?

Hinata stopped carrying the heavy man and let him drop loudly to the ground, she than straightened her own back and Naruto could see the scratches and bruises through her battered clothing. Pondering maybe it was a better idea that she decided to wear her tan vest opposed to the green one. She flexed her back and he heard cracks and her realigning dislocated parts.

He was watching Hinata's back and saw that she tensed for a moment and then relaxed, "You shouldn't have come. The others will think the worst of you Naruto." He frowned at her back, for once choosing not to speak a rebuttal to her nonsense way of thinking, "I'm sorry, I just had to do this Naruto. He had to pay for what he has done, not just to me and Ino, but to so many other people."

He's already heard the vengeance story from a certain Uchiha, he knew how it worked. When you want vengeance it's something that consumes you. You can't sleep, eat, or even think right without thinking of the person that fucked you over. It ate at you every day until it turned you into a miserable person that hated the world and themselves.

Did he feel this way sometimes? Yes.

The difference between him, Sasuke and Hinata wasn't really much. The slightest altercation of his childhood could have caused him to end up like Sasuke or Hinata. As he got older, things were still tough, but life got BETTER. People precious to him came into his life and he was able to show people he wasn't a worthless piece of shit. That he was going to be something. He had nothing and was starting to gain everything.

Sasuke had everything and lost it all, but even after he lost his family he still had people that CARED, a lot about him. Cared so much about him they were willing to sacrifice two innocent lives to bring him back after already sending a team beforehand that ended up almost killing everyone in it.

Hinata had what exactly? A big house, a broken family, a father that for the longest treated her pretty much like she was a disease killing their family. Who, from losing his daughter to Orochimaru, realized that he was indeed a fucked-up person and wanted last minute redemption. He didn't want to get on the Neji subject because he STILL felt some type of way of how the older Hyuga was so easily forgiven for the physical and emotional trauma he implemented. Hinata loved and cared for her cousin that she viewed as her brother though, she forgave Neji a long time ago and that was fine for him. Besides, Naruto knew if there was one person he could trust with Hinata, it was Neji. She had teammates that he was so grateful was there for her in the past, they protected her from the world that shunned her.

Still, who was there to save her from falling grace though? No one.

Her precious people didn't step up to save her when she needed them the most, her precious people left her to burn…him included. While he didn't forget about her, he let her stay in that hell hole and rot. She rotted and turned into the very person that tortured her for years, that alone he was sure was enough to drive her mad. To look in the mirror every day and see the man that you despise.

"He tried to take advantage of you, I'm surprised we're waiting to mutilate him right now."

Hinata turned to look at him, a bit caught off guard, wasn't he upset with her? She did lie to him in his face, after all he has done for her. She couldn't even be honest with him, she pulled a cowardly move and lied to him.

"Of course, you know, I'm still upset with you, but this isn't the time or place to dive into that. There are enemies everywhere and this guy is responsible for majority of our problems." Naruto spoke without looking at her, choosing to send his frustrated, angry eyes on to the unconscious Kabuto. Hinata didn't like his reaction to her right now, she learned a while ago that she didn't like Naruto upset with her. It made her feel sinful.

"We can't kill him. I saw Itachi in the wood line headed here earlier and he advised me that Impure World Reincarnation would not be ended if Kabuto would simply just die. Also, Kabuto confirmed this as well." Naruto let out a low growl at this, of course this Kabuto guy would be so fucking COMPLICATED.

"So, what do you have planned?"

Currently, Naruto was watching in unknown dark amusement as Kabuto was currently losing his shit, clattering in pain. Who knew he had such a high pitch scream? When Hinata was done with her third round on the reptile looking man he watched as Kabuto started to sulk. The first two assaults Hinata did on Kabuto ended with him sputtering obscene curse words at her and thrashing around like a wild animal in rage. Nothing that moved the two ninjas in front of him. Now, reaching his peak of being able to handle the pain the Hyuga's so emotionlessly inflict on one another, Kabuto wordlessly admitted defeat. He came to terms that he was indeed a rag doll to the Hinata now.

He imagined that Hinata was getting her jolly's off right now.

They continued to watch the defeated man in front of them let out a wet sob. To Kabuto, it wasn't supposed to be like this, he was supposed to write his own story. Kabuto was supposed to become a better him, his own person. No longer having to be in someone else's shadow or have to answer to people. He would no longer be used and treated like he was disposable goods compared to prodigies and dojo users. Brief flashbacks to that child, that was an orphan kept popping in his mind and he suddenly felt so inhumane. Hinata watched the emotions run through Kabuto's features and scrunched her face in disgust.

"Do you think now is the time to seek forgiveness Kabuto? To feel sorry for yourself."

He looked up from his defeated posture and his lips trembled, like he was holding in everything, like she wouldn't have understood his pain and struggle. Hinata slapped him at that point, "Do you remember that?" She slapped him again, and again, and one last final time and this one cut the corner of his lip and made him bleed. The slaps were loud, and Naruto could tell it probably felt like being hit by a brick the way Kabuto's face instantly swelled.

"Do you remember slapping me so hard blood came out my mouth, how scared I looked, how I screamed and cried, all because I told you no." She didn't raise her voice at him and kept her cool composure. "You remember calling me a whore, and the scum beneath your foot because I gave my innocence to a person worse than you."

She walked up closer to him, invading whatever space he had left and pulled out her scalpel, just as fast of her pulling it out her thigh pouch she stabbed it through his cheeks. Bringing it through his mouth and twisting it between her fingers, making a triangle type shape.

"I remember that day every single day. I remember how you made me feel like I didn't deserve to live. How you didn't put in consideration that, that man mentally damaged me beyond repair and I ended up giving up my innocence unwillingly. You watched in pleasure as I suffered. The best memory of that day that I have is Ino breaking your jaw and getting you off of me. I was in a dark place, and she brought me to the light. She gave me the fight I needed to realize I could kill you."

Hinata ignored the tortured screams from Kabuto as she ripped her scalpel out his mouth and tore his cheek and lips open. Leaving a gaping, dangling feature on his once put together face.

"Now, you have the nerve to look sympathetic? To want a do over on life? Let us put aside the fact you did the vilest thing a man could do, but you also aided in this rot show of a war. People have died because of you."

She looked at Kabuto while he tried to fight through the pain and get his wits together, he was breathing hard and blood was getting mixed with saliva as he tried to speak. His hands spasmed and shook and he got a crazed look in his eyes, anger covering his sorrow.

"What makes you different then me?! Hmm Hinata?! Does your lover boy over there know about the people you killed for Lord Orochimaru?! Does he know how many innocent woman and children you have killed? You disgusting piece of shit! You think you're better than me? Tell me, does he know that you get aroused by this…this torture shit. Blood arouses her you know! She's an unstable, used harlot. The only reason you killed Lord Orochimaru was because he was planning on impregnating you soon as he recovered. Just like you prestigious clan people, thinking you're too good for everyone that doesn't have an endless pocket! She'll leave you too Naruto, she'll probably kill you in your sleep-"

Hinata gripped the uninjured side of his head and took her scalpel and pierced his tongue through the gapping bloody hole of his torn lips and cheek. "You talk too much; I can barely understand you anyways with half your mouth missing. I killed Orochimaru because, yes he was planning on having me carry his evil offspring, but he was planning on Ino doing the same…and I would never let anything happen to Ino. Now you will stop talking, because you're dragging this. Undo this Impure World Reincarnation now, or shall I show you just how much I enjoy hearing you scream."

She eyed him with her Byakugan, looking as if she could see more than what the Byakugan was supposed to see. She looked as if she could see his fear, his soul.

Unable to take anymore cruelty and pain, Kabuto slowly shook his head in understanding and Hinata removed her scalpel. Waiting patiently for him to perform the release, she watched as he went through the hand motions in defeat.

"Rat, Ox, Monkey, Tiger, Dragon, Boar…Release."

Hinata and Naruto watched as lights illuminated throughout the forest and beyond, souls returning to their rightful place. Hinata than turned back to the silent, blood-soaked Kabuto, "After the Pain invasion I never thought I would be able to control the curse mark, I felt defeated. I felt like you and Orochimaru got the best of me, that I indeed did need him and you to survive. Naruto changed me. He kept me alive, him along with Ino and my other precious people gave me light. I was able to learn what love was and it was not what I had with Orochimaru. I hold Naruto to a high level; I love him too much to disappoint him and lose control again. I have found my will…that being said, if he tells me to kill you right now, I will."

Kabuto eyes widened; this wasn't being fair! He did as she told him, she even marked him! There was no way he was ever going to be a threat ever again, "No…you can't do this! Please!" He didn't know why, but he had this strange urge to want to live, he wanted his redemption! He looked over at the quiet Uzumaki and watched as his blue eyes stayed on him, not once looking back at Hinata.

"Maybe…it's just me getting hardened from fighting so much and every turn I make my life is being threatened, but I'm not feeling sympathetic anymore Kabuto. Especially for a man like you. Especially for what you put Hinata through. However, you're not mine to decide on. Whatever Hinata has planned for you will be fine with me. Just remember Hinata, we are on a time restraint."

Hinata tilted her head looking at Kabuto before she gave a bright smile and started to have a little bit of fun.

Daybreak had just hit and Sasuke notice a strong smell of iron, the smell wasn't really that shocking to him considering their environment, but still it was like a fresh iron smell. The safe zone created was in turmoil upon hearing that Hinata left and was alone, but when everyone found out Naruto left in pursuit it turned to chaos. People were in doubt now, one of their strongest forces left and now they had to rely on the unstable-treacherous Uchiha. To say everyone was walking on a thin line would be an understatement.

Not only that, but life decided to fuck with his mental state even more, because his brother came from nowhere last night. He came with that Nagato man, they stated that they were basically reincarnated to kill Naruto. It confused Sasuke, because they should have passed Naruto on the way to the safe zone. Had Naruto gotten that good that he could travel unnoticed like that in the dark? What the hell happened to his friend; he was slowly turning from the dobe he once knew. He wasn't sure if it was for the better or worse yet, but he still had faith that Naruto would never cross that line of depravity. Naruto had faith in him and didn't give up, so he would do the same.

It was almost comical, his brother was truly a strong unstoppable man, even in the afterlife. Itachi was able to break free from Kabuto's hold and did the same for Nagato. Naruto wasn't there and Itachi stated that he was tired of basically carrying Nagato. He said that they passed by Hinata and he was sure she would be able to defeat Kabuto and hopefully not kill him before ending the Impure World Reincarnation. It seemed like Itachi never took a break in years the way he sat on the ground near Sasuke and the others, leaning against the log.

He stayed and talked to Sasuke for hours, and while Sasuke looked concerned that Naruto wouldn't be back by day break, Itachi dismissed the motion and told him to relax.

"You worry yourself too much little brother. You always have. A war is going on right now, and the Hyuga has made a temporary safe zone for you all for the night. It is rare to rest in times like this. Take opportunity in this, strategize like the Nara over there. Relax and get some rest, you do not know when the next time you'll get it."

Sasuke gave a small smile to the memory, he then remembered into the night how him and his brother turned to the direction of a man screaming a horrified scream. It was far away, but any trained ninja on alert could hear it. Sasuke would bet something serious that it was Kabuto, and that Hinata was having her day. Maybe an hour later Sasuke watched as Itachi and Nagato glowed indicating that Kabuto ended the Jutsu. Itachi gave Sasuke one last embrace before departing, stating that he was happy about the path that he ended up choosing. Being able to achieve the power of greatness without going through the path of evil.

That being said, that was about 4 hours ago, and Naruto still hasn't come back.

So, when a fresh iron smell hits, the early rising Uchiha was on alert. Beside him was Sakura, Shikamaru and Neji. They watched as the bushes shuffled and out came the source of the smell, Naruto and Hinata. The Hyuga looking as if she decided to bathe from head to toe in a river made from blood, her dark hair and ghostly owl-like eyes the only indicator it was her.

Naruto approached Sasuke first and Hinata stayed behind him, Shikamaru couldn't help but notice it was almost déjà vu. Like how Hinata and Ino first came back to the village, Ino taking the lead role while Hinata silently stayed hidden. Except Hinata couldn't hide who she was anymore, they knew what she was capable of and what she just did even if she wasn't covered in the evidence. Their attention than turned to Naruto as he spoke.

"Kabuto ended the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu…and he's been dealt with."

Sasuke looked at the tired looking duo in front of him, he wondered if they traveled through the night or did they sleep any. He also didn't miss the specks of blood that splattered on various places on Naruto either. Smeared blood on his cheeks and some in his hair, his neck, clothes, all over the place. Sasuke raised a single brow at him, Naruto mirrored Sasuke and did it back, indicating that he didn't want to discuss this at the moment and would some other time.

"There is a small waterfall along the way lady Hinata, not far from here and still in the safe zone, you and Naruto should go there and clean yourselves. While the sight of you being drenched in blood may not bother me, I am sure other people will get the wrong impression."

Naruto gave a cheeky smile at Neji and thanked him for the info, Sasuke relaxed finally, seeing the familiar Naruto resurface. He watched as Naruto and Hinata received change of clothes from their bags and headed to the waterfall, "Oi! Dobe! Be back in two hours, the Nara over there advised that's how long we've got before we start getting hit hard again."

Naruto didn't turn back around but waved his hand back at Sasuke to let him know that he understood the order.

Naruto looked at his reflection in the water, thanking the heavens that the water turned out to be very warm, almost like a hot spring. He sat in the water nude, he told himself just for a moment so he could clear his mind. So much has happened since the start of all this, he obviously pushed aside his own fatigue to find Hinata when she went to pursue Kabuto. He ignored the fact that he fought the prior day as well and that he was tired, sore and mentally drained.

So, the heat from the water and a fresh pair of clothes was just what he needed right now. He was sure within the next couple of hours when they leave the safe zone he would have to fight up against some of the strongest people the world has ever known. To be honest, he had no clue the outcome, he was slightly nervous and a dash of scared. More so for his precious people than for himself. He just wanted people to be okay.

Even with an upcoming battle on his mind Naruto turned to look at Hinata, who hadn't even undressed yet and was writing a note, that he was sure was going to Ino. He was sure Ino would be the first person Hinata wanted to share this information with when she had gotten the chance. He took note that Hinata wasn't affected by being drenched in someone else's vital fluids at all, more than likely because it wasn't foreign to her. When she finished she quickly sent the message off by a summons and started to quickly strip, slowly sinking herself in the water near him.

She submerged herself in the water for about 30 seconds before coming back up fresh face, he noticed how she avoided his stare and looked deep into the water after her wiped her hair out of her face. "I'm sorry for lying to you. I never wanted to hurt you, or for you to feel like I betrayed you Naruto. I would never betray you."

He shrugged his shoulders at her, "This was your fight. You knew that I would intervene or try to stop you from going alone. I'm angry you did it, but I understand why you did it…Eh, I get it."

Hinata flushed as Naruto grabbed her wrist and pulled her swiftly to his bare chest while his other hand gripped firmly to her waist. All sorts of intimate parts touched between them and it was tempting, a torturous tease. While Naruto wanted to connect with her one more time before he went and fought for their life, he decided against it. It wasn't the right, appropriate time.

Fuck did being mature suck.

Honestly, he was frustrated. Mentally, spiritually, physically...fucking sexually. So much shit was going on, and Hinata had a knack from eliminating that frustration. He kept telling himself if they made it through all of this he was going to fuck her senseless, then get on one knee and make her his life-long partner.

Being honest with himself, seeing the torture session Hinata did with Kabuto was kind of an adrenaline rush. It was something about seeing the once quiet, shy and ever so innocent Hinata go twisted and make a man scream and beg for mercy. Seeing her in that state of dripping in dark, metallic red and how she was practically getting off from it was what got him aroused. He couldn't stop himself from pulling her in for a deep kiss at that moment when she was finally done with Kabuto. He never groaned so loud when they made out, when his tongue touched hers it felt so good, better than usual. She groped him and this was so unlike her, to be so passionate and unreserved. It was so unlike him to be so…dark, so twisted and so turned on by it. She touched him everywhere and he said vile, harsh sexy words to her, it was hard to not take her then and there in front of a mutilated body. God, it was weird, dark and lascivious.

It was them and how they functioned, she defiantly sucked him into her world and he happily wanted to stay. He would never admit this out loud, but he was sure people caught on by now.

"I get why you did it, just don't ever do it again. Don't ever lie to me again."

Hinata looked up at him with those big lavender warm eyes, a clear sign that she came down from her high from her fight with Kabuto. She nodded at him while biting her lip in that cute, puppy dog way that she knew got him to be lenient on her, "Lets finish cleaning up so we can go." He resisted the urge to kiss her and she gave a silent whine that he didn't kiss her. Good, this was her punishment. He grinned at her and went under the water to get the blood out his hair that she rubbed in from there last embrace.

Naruto is becoming so dominate lol. I wanted to show him start off as the bubbly, bright blue eyed blonde and just show over time how he hardened. Hopefully I was able to portray that from my mind lol. Until next time guys!