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Chapter Twenty-four: Three Separate Missions (Part two)
Suigetsu yawned as he watched Sasuke massacre the wooden dummies that served as his targets for his chidori technique. Wooden debris flew everywhere and smoke was starting to envelop the place. "Sasuke is a bundle of nerves for the past two days." He whispered at Karin who was sitting crossed legged next to him. "Have you noticed?"
Karin smirked. "I guess he's worried about his little blue haired Anbu." She said with disgust.
"Oh yeah… that Hyuuga left for some rescue mission."
"Hope she's going to get killed or something." The Uzumaki murmured under her breath, her eyes glinting evilly. She looked at Sasuke who was busy destroying the Uchiha practice grounds without mercy, and wondered how did he grew fond of the Hyuuga.
Was it her eyes?
That pretty innocent face she possessed?
"Hey." The young man gave her side a nudge. "Wipe that frown off your face Karin. It does not suite your beauti-…I mean, your face. "
Karin pouted and looked away.
Suigetsu just looks embarrassed.
"Hn." Uchiha Sasuke wiped the sweat from his brow using the back of his arm, lungs heaving because of extreme chakra release and physical strain. He needs to condition his body for the spying mission, for he was one of those who have been assigned for the said spying job, along with Naruto and a few others from the other villages.
The mission would start tomorrow night.
The representatives from the other Shinobi villages have arrived this morning. They are going to join forces in helping each other for gathering Intel from the "mountain town" and report it back to the Kage's in order to determine the next move, and to protect each other if something goes wrong.
He was fine with that, though he cannot help but grimaced when he saw Suna's representatives.
Temari and Kankuro.
The sand Kage's siblings.
"Amaterasu." Sasuke muttered under his breath. The last standing dummy erupted into unearthly black flames, devouring wood and steel until nothing was left but coals and ashes.
"WOW."
Sasuke stopped mid-swing and looked around for the owner of the voice. When his eyes passed by Karin and Suigetsu from the far ground that they are sitting in, the two were busy arguing with each other to notice his puzzled face.
A movement from the bush not far from where he stood confirmed his suspicion that the noise was made by someone else, and not from the two members of team Taka.
The chakra was faint, that may be the reason why he hasn't noticed it in the first place. Sasuke never really mind chakra signatures around, for he was living in a village full of Shinobi, so there was no point in being suspicious of every chakra that was near him.
With a quick leap, he covered the distance between him and the bush.
The Uchiha peered at the said bush, which has stopped moving like it knew that it has been caught. "Hm." Sasuke picked up a thin stick from the ground and studied it for a few moments. Now that he was near, he could identify the chakra and he think he knew who the owner was.
He smacked the bush with the said stick.
"Ow!" Hyuuga Hanabi's head suddenly popped out.
"Shortie…"
Holding her head, Hanabi glared at the young man who has whacked her head with a stick. "Sasuke-Niisan, why did you do that?" Did you forget that I helped you sneaked in the other night inside Hinata-nee's room?
"Why are you hiding in the bush?" Sasuke stared at Hinata's mischievous little sister who has begun scratching her hair in a manner that could make the Hyuuga clan blanched at the sight. "Aren't you supposed to be in training with the other chunins?"
The girl crossed her arms and pouted. "It's boring. I always beat my sparing partners anyway."
Somehow, Sasuke believed the girls words. He could sense the inborn talent and undeniable Hyuuga skill just by the way she move her limbs. In a few years, this girl would be a force to be reckoned with. The way she could hid her chakra from notice, even not done perfectly yet, was already an advance form of technique for her age. "Isn't that escaping?" He asked her, a small part inside his mind asks him why he bothers when it was none of his business.
He has done more than just class escapade when he was her age anyway.
He was already out killing people.
"Shikamaru-sensei is on a mission with Hinata-nee. Don't you remember? So we have no jounin teacher for now. So he has been replaced by…" The girl shuddered. "Gai-sensei."
"What's wrong with that?"
"I don't want to ride Guy-sensei around the village every time I make mistake with my taijutsu!" Hanabi exclaimed like it was the most dreadful thing in the world. "He has done it with Konohamaru-kun and he vowed to never show his face again to anyone!" Raising her hands up, Hanabi's face was pure horror.
"You have to go back shortie." Sasuke told the girl, falling on one knee to see the Hyuuga girl face to face.
"Why?" Hanabi's face was defiant. "I am having so much fun watching you train!"
Pulling her out from the cover of the bush, Sasuke answered Hanabi with the most logical reason he could tell her. "Because it's the rule, and you need to follow even if you are against it."
Pulling a few twigs and dead leaves that has somehow trapped themselves into her long dark hair; Hanabi pressed her lips together and bit the inside of her cheek. Unknown to the older Shinobi, it was the girl's mannerism every time she was thinking of something clever and mischievous. "Well, it was against the rule when you sneaked into Hinata-nee's room the other night…is it not Niisan?"
Sasuke's left eye twitched.
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"And I am worried about you."
Hinata's lips formed into a quivering line. "I-I'm fine." She did not know why, but she was actually feeling relieved that Sasuke was with her, though she still reminded herself to reprimand Hanabi of her actions. It should not be left unnoticed that her sister was letting random people enter her room.
"Hn." Sasuke looked unconvinced.
"It's just that…Kiba-kun." Her voice strained when she mentioned the Inouzuka's name. "No one knows if he is alright…" Hinata bit her lip hard just to prevent herself from choking. It was like all her worries began to build inside her throat, making it hard to inhale air.
It was the feeling she always has when she's on the verge of panic.
Letting her shoulders go, Sasuke took her hand and led her to the side of the bed. "Sit." He commanded. "You are going to faint if you don't calm yourself down."
She obeyed, accepting the fact that he was right.
Sitting beside her, the Sharingan user studied the weapons she has laid on the bed's side for scrutiny. "Hinata." His voice was suddenly uneasy, like he knew that she was going to get offended no matter how sugar coated the words that was going to come out of his mouth.
The heiress tilted her chin up to see his face, even when seated, Sasuke was taller than her by a good few inches. "What?"
"Don't go on this mission."
Frowning, she asked him why.
Sasuke blinked, and as if he regained sense, he shook his head. "No…Never mind." He told her. "Why don't you rest?"
Hinata was unfazed. "Why ask me not to go in this mission Sasuke?"
"I said never mind."
"No." She answered sternly. "You have to tell me."
"I said never mind." His tone was starting to get annoyed, and Hinata knew that she was going to get into trouble if she continued to pester him. Sasuke's temper was not something to be messed with.
In her defense, he was the one who started the statement.
"Sasuke-kun, why?" she continued, wincing inwardly when he faced her sharply. His jaw was clenched and his eyes staring at her intensely. "Why?" She asked again, but this time, it was more of a squeak.
"Because I won't be there to protect you." He said, gritting his teeth. "You got your answer. Happy now?" he asked her stunned form, annoyance etched on his face. "And you are the only female in your unit…not to mention that you are with the Aburame."
"I can protect myself." Hinata said defensively. "And there could be no better company than Shino-kun. He is one of the people that I could trust with my life willingly."
"Don't say words like that."
Hinata blinked. "Why?"
"You're making me…"
"I am making you what Sasuke-kun?"
"Jealous…and I already told you not to make me feel that way."
Hinata let the memory drift away from her mind as she focused on the trail that they are now following. Akamaru has left quite a trail on his way back to the village, there are large paw prints followed by kunais and throwing stars everywhere. Whoever follows the dog was surely trying to get it killed.
And its owner. Hinata thought grimly. Inside, she knows that it was quite offensive to be thinking of Sasuke and what happened during the night before she left the village while Kiba was missing, but she was so full of nerves that it was the only thing that could make her calm down and compose herself. The memory helps her to relax and not to worry herself out. As an nin on a rescue mission, she needs to have a grip on herself…she would not be of any use on looking for Kiba if she's panicky and tense.
The only consolation she has, was they they have found no body yet.
It has been two days since their small unit has left the land that belongs to the Hidden leaf territory. The four of them are now passing on unknown grounds, northwest where Sunakagure was. It has been a peaceful travel, so far, for they have not encountered anyone since they set foot out of Konoha's gates.
It might have been because the captain in charge has ordered not to wear their Shinobi gear, but just civilian clothes. He also told them that the weapons they have with them must be hidden craftily to avoid standing out. If anyone could see them at the moment, their little unit looks more of those who are traveling instead of well trained nins on a mission.
Yamato signaled for them to stop. "It's getting dark. We will spend the night here." Looking around the clearing pensively, he gestured at the only female of the group. "Hinata-chan, could you check the area for me?"
Hinata has already finished the request before it has been said. "It's safe." She answered the captain while deactivating her byakugan. "There's a spring behind the cover of those trees." She pointed at the giant trees a few kilometers from where they stood. "We could replenish our drinking containers there."
Tenzou Yamato looked around the wide glade and nodded, satisfied that the place was wide enough. "Good. It's good to know that we could clean ourselves from the dirt and dust earlier." Doing a few hand signs, he kneeled on the ground and pressed his palms on the moist earth. "Wood release." He muttered under his breath.
Wood erupted from the ground, rising up into the air like giant vines. A few more seconds and Yamato's wood technique formed into a medium-size house complete with a small chimney and a cozy-looking porch.
Rising up, Yamato's face was smug as he looked at the impressed faces of the trio. "Now that's camping with style."
Even when her mind was filled with worry for Kiba, Hinata managed a smile. It was the first time she has smiled since the mission has started. It made her realized that the good captain was making an effort to make all of them feel a little better, since their aura has been grim the whole time. "You made a few touches, captain?" Hinata asked the older man good-naturedly. She was actually referring to time that she was on a mission with team eight and coincidentally crossed paths with team seven. Yamato has been assigned to be the temporary captain for Naruto's team back then. The two teams spent the night together on Yamato's wood release building.
She remembered the building to be shabby looking and unfurnished.
"Well...I figured we need to be well rested… a cozy shelter would surely help." Then he added on a more serious note. "The next days would be hard for the four of us after all."
An hour later, Hinata was washing her hands on the cool spring while Shikamaru was leaning on a tree trunk, his mouth supporting a cigarette stick. Beside the Nara were water containers that they have refilled moments ago. The moon was high above their heads and it was bathing them with its pale light.
"Shikamaru-kun." Hinata called, removing her purple jacket to reveal a shinobi standard shirt inside. "You could go back first if you want. I may stay a little longer." The water was relaxing and Hinata was relieved to be clean again. It was two days since she has a proper bath and if there was one thing that Hinata hates most concerning her body, it was being dirty.
Puffing smoke from his mouth, Shikamaru moved a gloved hand dismissively. "I'll wait."
Hinata hesitated. "Would it not be troublesome for you?" She asked, using his favorite word. She really doesn't want to be a bother to the Nara…not to mention that she could protect herself if something goes wrong. "You need your rest too…"
The shadow user looked at her with lazy eyes. Even in darkness, Shikamaru still has an air of boredom around him. It was like he was tired of many things and doesn't want to bother. It actually amazes the Hyuuga, for his aura was actually a contrast if it comes to the real Shikamaru. Yes the guy was lazy sometimes…but not that lazy. "It's alright. Sasuke asked me to watch over you anyway."
The unexpected information made Hinata cough, for she was just about to take a drink from the fresh spring water. Dropping the handful of cool liquid, she wiped her mouth with the back of her hand and faced the direction where Shikamaru was seated, hand rested on his knee. "He did what?"
Shikamaru raised his eyebrows, feeling a little amused at Hinata's bewilderment. Of all of his comrades, the Hyuuga girl was one of the most composed individual that he could ever think off, along with her cousin Neji. Her sudden display of unguarded emotion was somehow new to him. "He just asked me to watch over you."
"When?" she snapped, though it was unconsciously done.
"Before we left. We coincidentally met in the Hokage tower when I was delivering my jounin report." Shikamaru drawled on his usual tone. "And he talked to me."
"Oh." Hinata dropped her head when she slowly realized that she was blushing. And to think that I am supposed to be the one to look after him after that promise I made with Itachi-san… she thought with a sigh, then she shook her head involuntarily. Those Uchiha brothers…
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Sasuke observed Hyuuga Hanabi in the corner of his eye. They are now walking to the direction of the Uchiha district, since it was already late in the afternoon and he doesn't want anyone from the Hyuuga clan to come looking for their little princess and bother him.
The girl has spent the day just trailing behind him, trying to blend in but usually failing. Unlike her older sister, Hanabi is more outspoken and frank. She doesn't keep her opinion to herself, but let it out all at once. If she has anything to say about something, she says it. She even gained Suigetsu's camaraderie when both started to gossip and kid around like long lost friends.
Karin though, was an exception. The older girl has developed some sort of hatred for every white eyed person she could lay her eyes on. When she saw the little shrimp, her face was contorted in annoyance and malice that Sasuke decided to let the Hyuuga stay with him at all times.
He knows how Karin's mind works.
And there's one more thing…
After letting the girl tail him for the whole day, which gathered a few curious stares, Sasuke was sure that Guy-sensei was not the reason why the Hyuuga girl wanted to escape from their class training...
It was because she wanted to know what mission her sister was on. Nins with A-class missions are usually discreet about it, even with close family members. He guessed that Hinata has not shared any vital fact about her assigned task.
He noticed it earlier, for it did not escape him that every time he spoke of something about missions or anything about the Hokage's orders, she was unusually silent and very observant.
The girl was gathering for any information.
Smart girl. Sasuke thought as he pocketed his hands, lips pressed in a thin line. Hanabi's presence reminded him of her older sister, and he can't help but think if the heiress was alright. Sure she was with three trusted Shinobi, and it was supposed to make him feel at ease, but the idea of Hinata being the only female of the group did not. It actually has the opposite effect.
"Nii-san." Hanabi stopped from her march and looked at the handsome young man next to her. Her fan girl friends would surely have a fit the moment they will know how she stayed with the one and only Sasuke Uchiha for one whole freaking day.
And they will all eat their hearts out if they'll know what's going on between the guy and her sister.
Hyuuga's rule. She thought to herself smugly.
"Hn." The Uchiha grunted.
"You can leave me here…I can go home myself." She told him. "You know…Neji-niisan doesn't know that I…changed my usual schedule for today."
"That you skipped training?"
"Geez…" She muttered, looking annoyed that he did not buy her sugar coated excuse. "Fine…skipped training class with Guy-sensei. Happy now?"
Sasuke looked at the sky. The clouds are already tinted with orange and red, a sign that evening would soon come. He remembered Naruto mentioned that he would stop by later tonight, just to discuss a few important things concerning the mission that was to take place tomorrow night. "Go." He told the short person next to him who was eagerly waiting for a reply.
Hanabi nodded and took off, but stopped and looked back at him before disappearing into a street. "Hey Nii-san?" Hanabi has said before she disappeared. A grin was on her pale face. "In the future….whatever happens to you and Hinata-nee…" She gave Sasuke a winked. "You already have one Hyuuga on your side."
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Nara Shikamaru stiffened. Looking around the dark forest, he let his precious cigarette drop to the ground. "Hinata…" he called at the girl who was busy wadding on the water, his voice was weary.
Hinata noticed the change. "Hai?"
Gathering the water containers into his arm, he slung it behind him. "Get out of the water."
The heiress frowned as she watched Shikamaru took steps to where she was in a very controlled movement. It was like he was doing a false pretence of being calm. As the Nara catches her puzzled eyes in the dim light, she saw that he was looking at her intently, shaking his head. "Come honey…you are cold…it won't be good for you."
Hinata's eyes widened. "Eh?"
Shikamaru called her "honey." Her brows creased and she looked at him in a stunned way, afraid even.
"Honey…come out of the water…now." Shikamaru gritted his teeth as he squatted on the spring bank and offered his hand on the Hyuuga, who looks like she was having the worst shock of her life. Damn…Sasuke would have his neck when he knows of this.
And Temari…
That would be very… troublesome.
But he has no choice. A moment ago, he felt something odd on the thin air. When he sniffed, nothing was different. It was still fresh, cold air, but the one thing that got his attention was a shadowy movement not far from where they are. He knew then that they are being watched. There was no chakra, so he could not tell how many.
When he looked at Hinata, she was clueless.
No byakugan user could be caught unaware like that, and that only made his suspicion stronger.
That explains the weird air. Shikamaru thought. If there was a drug, and he was sure there was, it was very subtle and mostly targets dojutsu. It was like the same time that they are on a rescue mission for Hinata and Sasuke…there was like a barrier that prevents Neji to see far with his byakugan. If he was right, the drug was also created to dull sharp senses.
Hinata took his hand and he hoisted her right out of the water. When she stood next to him, dripping wet and confused, he wrapped his hand around the heiress and pulled her close.
"Don't fret." The Nara whispered to her ear. "We are being watched."
"Wh-what?" Hinata whispered back. "I checked with my byakugan…"
"There's some chemical in the air that prevents you to see." The Nara wrapped one arm around her waist, leading her to the direction of Yamato's instant lodge. "Just pretend that we are normal people…this could lead us to Kiba." Without her knowing, the genius of the Nara clan has already devised a plan that could make their job easier. "Right now…we need to warn Shino and captain Yamato of the eyes around the place."
If Shikamaru's plan works, and he was sure it will, they would know Kiba's location before the night ends.
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Naruto watched as Sakura fixed his vest and helped him with the white cloak identical to what his father wears when he was still alive. The sky was getting dark and the blonde knew that Sasuke would be waiting for him, along with nine other members of the group that were assigned for the spying mission. There are two nins from each village, plus one Taka member to lead the way.
"There." Sakura smoothed the crease on his shoulder. She sighed. She was hoping that she would be assigned with Naruto, unfortunately, he was on the spying mission with Sasuke, and she was on the Jugo search mission with that loudmouth Karin Uzumaki.
The only consolation she has was that she was assigned with Tenten. At least she would have one close friend to be with her.
"Sakura-chan…is that the face you are going to make when your boyfriend is about to go on a mission?" Naruto asked, grinning confidently on the Haruno. "Cheer up."
A smile crept on Sakura's face, humoring him.
"That's my girl."
"My group would be just one day behind you're unit. I'll come to your aid if something goes wrong you hear?" Sakura told the Uzumaki. Their group won't be leaving until tomorrow night, for Kakashi does not want them to leave altogether. It would just get them unwanted attention.
"I better get going."Naruto placed his forehead protector on its place. "Sasuke doesn't like to wait."
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"I better get going." Sasuke peered outside the window to cheek if there were Hyuuga guards on patrol. He looked back at Hinata who was sitting at the end of the bed, looking at him with a stoic face. He has managed to calm her anxiety a bit for the past hour. "You better get some rest." He commanded sternly. "I'll see you before you leave tomorrow."
As he was about to climbed out of the window, a hand clutched the back of his shirt, stopping him from his mid-exit.
When he looked behind him, he saw Hinata staring at him, cheeks flushed but her face was determined. He looked back at her questioningly. "What?"
"Arigatou."
He scoffed. "Is that all?" surely she knows better than that. He risked his neck on the mercy of the Hyuuga clan by just being inside her room….and all she was saying was thank you. Truth be told, he was disappointed.
The heiress was radiating heat, and he can't help but be amused at her face color. Hinata's blushing technique always gets him every time.
"Ano…" her eyes dropped to the floor.
"What?"
At first, there was hesitation and fear on her face. She then took a deep breath as if she was gathering courage.
"Arigatou…Sasuke-kun." Hinata murmured, wrapping her slender arms around him, her face on his hard chest.
That stunned the Uchiha.
After recovering from the girl's unexpected action, Sasuke's hands slowly crept from his side to hold the girl close, His lips twitching at the sides. He always loves the feeling of holding her close…but being held by her was an entirely different matter.
"And what's this about?" he murmured.
"I don't know." Was the whispered reply. "I just…I just need to hold you close…j-just for a short while."
Sasuke rested his chin on her head. Loving how her hands wrapped around his waist. "You know you just diverted me from leaving right?" He asked.
"Oy Sasuke!" Naruto waved his hand in front of the sharingan user, who was staring blankly at nothing in particular. "You're drifting out Teme."
Sasuke blinked. "Dobe."
"What are you thinking about?" Naruto asked. A few nins of the group observed curiously, still unbelieving that the once terror of the Shinobi alliance was next to them, going on a mission to help insure the peace within the five great villages.
"Nothing." The Uchiha answered, not interested in sharing anything.
"Is it Hina-" Naruto was about to say.
"Shut it." Sasuke snapped, and then focused his attention at Suigetsu, who busy flexing his neck and limbs in preparation for the journey. "Suigetsu…how was Karin before we left?" He asked the Taka member. He was not able to see Karin for the girl was called on a meeting with the third group. Just like Suigetsu, she was assigned to come with the group to help point the way out.
"She's sulking." Suigetsu answered, rolling his eyes like he was reporting some naughty little kid. "You know Karin…she wants to be assigned in the unit you are in. She's been pestering me to swap places with her the whole night."
"Hn."
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(Mission one- Team Yamato)
Shino wrapped his cloak around Hinata's wet form. "Where's your jacket?"
"I left it at the spring." Hinata answered as she exchanged glances at Shikamaru, who in return looked at her apologetically. "We are in a hurry to get back."
Yamato peered on the small window. "If we continue this act as civilians…" his voice was low and barely audible. "They would ask why there was a wood user with you. Surely they know that I created this house by wood release technique."
Shikamaru shook his ponytailed head. "I doubt that. The drug that I sense on the spring was newly released. I suspect that they are just passing this way, and accidentally found our spot. Whoever they are, they release some kind of drug to weaken the senses of anyone nearby wherever they pass. Besides, there are no traps around. These people are not expecting us." The Nara remembered something like this when he and Neji brought back a prisoner months ago when they were ambushed by masked men on their way back from the peace missions. The prisoner has been extracted with information about their ways and techniques.
He never thought that all information would all come in handy now.
"And because they saw us…and I am sure that they recognize Hinata as a Hyuuga. I know that they would come for us tonight. They would see our group as an unexpected prize."
Yamato nodded grimly, guessing what Shikamaru was proposing. "And let them capture us?"
Shikamaru shrugged, his mind gears forming plans ahead. "That could lead us to Kiba…if they still have him…or we are going to find out ourselves."
That night, the group pretended to sleep, closing their eyes but were painfully aware of everything. Their chakras have been concealed and weapons from their packs hidden under wooden compartments.
Shikamaru insisted that Hinata be next to him, just to keep the act they have started earlier.
Then, everything happened in a flash.
Hinata gasped when she was hoisted up unceremoniously to her feet. She was suddenly pushed into the wall, a blade pressed on her neck. Around her, she could hear the same thing happening to her comrades. They did not fight the intruders, thus keeping the "civilian" act.
A light was lit, revealing masked men littered around the room. Two were holding Yamato down; three to Shino and two were pressing Shikamaru down to the floor. One masked man was pressing a sword on her neck, looking at her with malice behind the black face covering. Hinata resisted the urge to smack him on the face with her twin lion's fist.
"I told you it was a Hyuuga." Her captor said in a thick, husky voice. "Damn…pretty cute too." He raised her chin to examine her face. He then pointed at Shikamaru. "That guy your lover? Heard him call you honey back at the spring."
"Do you think we need to tell master about them?" One masked man asked. "Our job is way different than messing with travelers."
"We could leave them at our temporary hideout with the other prisoner. Then come back later then gauge her eyes out or something. Master would have our heads if we cannot perform our jobs right."
Yamato grunted as he was pushed back to the wall. "We are just travelers."
"Travelers from Konoha?" The captor holding him in an arm lock asked. "Hyuuga's live in Konoha...and most of them are Shinobi."
"What is it to you if we are from Konoha? We are just travelers…and not all Hyuuga's are Shinobi." The captain answered. There was no purpose in lying about where they came from. Everybody knows that Hyuuga clan only exists in the leaf. "She is not a Shinobi."
"Oh it's a big deal alright…and we know there's a nin among you four. There was no house when we passed here a few days ago." The man chuckled grimly. "And concerning Konohgakure, you see…we are going to get revenge to the once rogue named Sasuke Uchiha…and he was under Konoha's protection. You know him?"
"Everyone knows Sasuke Uchiha." Yamato's face was stoic. He was gritting his teeth, rage boiling from the inside. He could just kick this guys ass easily if he wanted to...but their mission was on risk if they can't get their act right. "I was just unfortunate not to meet him personally."
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Here ends the chapter! I am sorry if there was not much interaction with Sasuke and Hinata. I have reserved it for the next chapter. Right now, I just wanted to deal with Kiba and the "mountain town"
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Until next chap! And I promise that you won't have to wait long. Two days tops.
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