A/N: This story somewhat does not follow the canon Naruto story. First of all, the Uchiha coup' de at has not happened, the war, however, has happened. All of the Noble clans in this story, (Aburame, Hyuuga, Akimichi, Uchiha) are separated from the village (like how the 2nd hokage seperated the Uchiha clan).
Another note, currently in this time period, Hinata is 12, and Itachi is 15.
Thank you.
The hidden leaf village is home to hundreds and thousands of ninjas including being home to one of the strongest clans ever, the Uchiha clan.
The Uchihas are fearless, many ninjas avoid them at all cost in order to preserve their lives. Only the truly insane would fight an Uchiha one on one. It is even rumored that their eyes are painted by the blood of their enemies, and depending on who is talking, it's a fact.
Inside the clan is a young boy who is feared and respected by all. The moment he was born he is considered to be a child prodigy. From graduating the ninja academy at the age of 6 to becoming an ANBU captain at the tender age of 13. This boy is Itachi Uchiha. The pride of the Uchiha Clan.
Itachi is now 15. He has successfully completed tens and hundreds of missions (having a success rate of nearly 100%) and along with his other achievements, Itachi is a strong candidate for ANBU director (the only factor holding him back is his young age).
He has always been viewed as mature and intelligent, with high expectations set no matter where he goes. And after completing said expectations, they become more ludicrous and difficult— not that he complains (or is it that he is not allowed to complain?).
The young ANBU captain is now preparing for his next mission— an assassination. The current Hokage and ANBU director had not disclosed to him the details of who he is to kill (his best guest being someone whose threats have gone too far) however, they did reveal to him the length of the mission, a week.
It isn't peculiar for an assassination mission to take so long. Usually it is the preparation that takes the longest, trying to sneak in, keeping track of where the target's family and guards are, in order to avoid detection.
It was never fun when a child would walk in on their dead parent, or sometimes parents. It was much more painful to be within earshot of the unknowing child.
Nonetheless, it doesn't matter, an assassination is simply that, an assassination. The riddance of an evil being who threatens peace. This wouldn't be his first, and it most certainly won't be his last.
Itachi finished packing and with a sad smile, slipped on his mask and reported to the Hokage.
...
Hiruzen frowned as the young ANBU member materialized in his office. It always pained him to see such a young boy doing a dangerous mission but they both knew that it was the consequence of being a ninja.
"Weasel. For the past few months, the OWL and the BEAR divisions have been tracking and gathering information about one of the Leaf villages most infamous enemies, Masao."
Itachi tensed at the information and gulped. Masao is notorious for nearly destroying the village. Their last attack was devastating to the village, because of it they lost the fourth Hokage along with thousands of lives. Hundreds of buildings and homes were reduced to dust and the village nearly fell out of existence.
"A few days ago we found that 'Masao' was, in fact, one of the most beloved and respected clan leader, Hiashi Hyuuga." A somber look fell onto the Hokage's face but was quickly replaced by a stoic expression.
"After a long discussion with the elders of Konoha, we have decided it is best that we—"
"Hokage-sama! There has been an attack at the Hyuuga compound!" The door to the room slammed open revealing a terribly exhausted and injured Jonin.
"What?!"
"It is estimated that... around 3 explosions have... happened in the compound, over 20 members ….are reported to be injured and a half of them... have life-threatening injuries." The Jonin clutched his bleeding arm.
"Weasel, report to the Hyuuga compound immediately! The mission is postponed until further notice!"...
The once beautiful household was now covered in red and orange flames. Couches, pictures, and memories were eaten away as the fire danced through the Hyuuga compound. Many were able to evacuate, however, there laid one girl inside the flames.
Hinata Hyuuga laid inside her room. Every second that passed made it harder and harder for her to breathe. Thick black smoke covered her entire room.
Yet the Hyuuga did not move.
She was fully conscious (if you consider 'fully' as half awake) and aware of the situation around her, and yes it did occur to her that if she wanted to live she needed to leave. However, as much as she wanted to escape from this horror— she couldn't.
She was unable to move. Her body and limbs felt like lumps of lead, and tears streamed down her face.
She knew that she was going to die, and as much as she wanted for someone to dash in and save her, she knew she couldn't depend on that happening. She needed to think of a plan.
"Byakugan!"
She activated her doujutsu and began to look for an escape route. She looked at the locations of all her doors and windows that lead her outsid— blue.
She couldn't see.
She couldn't see the doors, nor the windows that would be her escape route. All she saw was blue haze floating all over her room, and it covered everything.
Her eyes widen in shock, she has never seen anything like this before!
'Chakra' she thought.
She diverted her eyes from her chakara filled room and began to look at her body hoping there was a way to get rid of her paralysis.
Her body was also a shock to the Hyuuga! She noticed that almost every chakra point was blocked, and if it weren't for the fact that she is near death, she would have smiled with joy. This meant that her paralysis was reversible! However, it also meant that whoever did this was either a Hyuuga member, or at least knew how to disable chakra points.
She brushed that thought aside and tried to unblock the chakra points. She focused her chakra on her shoulder hoping that she would be able to unblock it and move her arm. All she needs is to have control of her arm to (hopefully) get out.
She felt dizzy, nauseous, and exhausted. The lack of clean air caused her to deactivate her doujutsu. Her room felt even hotter than before, she couldn't see anymore, nor was she able to breathe right.
Her head was spinning, and she began to lose consciousness. The last thing she was able to hear was the faint sound of her door breaking open.