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Author's notes: Okay! I'm back then! School just started so I had very little time to update but I'll do my best. Maybe I'll update once a week or so. Whenever I can sneak and use the internet. Okay then. Since you guys have been nice to me, I would want to start replying to your reviews then.

Inner jk: Can I do that instead?

Author: Let's switch per chapter then. I'll do this first then at the next chapter you do it. Okay?

Inner jk: Okay.

GreatMarta: Thank you a lot! I'm glad that you like my fic! Oh. And about Hro, I don't mean that Reika is too strong though. Hro just need to be an equal of Reika. Trust me. That info would have a big role in this story. I figured that if Hro would have one byakugan and one sharingan, it would be hard to match their skills. I'm sorry for the change though.

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Flaming Red Penguin: Well... everyone have their own opinions. I don't know what's unclear about the storyline though. And hey! What to do mean overpowered? Hello??? Excuse me but remember that the sound nins that were present are very WEAK ones. I even think that the child Naruto could defeat ten of them all at the same time without help. Neways, that's your opinion anyway. I can't complain.

Max Knight: Thanks! And no. It isn't TOO powerful. Remember that Neji and Sasuke were holding back greatly. Let's just say that what they showed at the genin exam is not even 10% of their real skill. But hey DUDE! Thanks for the review!

Astly-Hinata-Chan: Thanks a lot for the review! Well then, the next chapter is here!

Author: Done! Then let the chapter start!

Chapter 9:

"ROKUJYUUYONSHOU!"

BAM!!!

They gasped...

The two shinobis stood still in silence without any kind of movements. Reika and Hro looked at each other with pained looks in their faces. They were smirking at one another.

"Good one Reika."

"Same to you Hro."

"Ne, ne, Gaara-sensei, who won?" Ring asked her sensei whose eyes were a bit wide. Gaara looked at his female genin seriously. "Just watch."

At last, the two weakened ninjas parted each other with their hand swaying by their sides. They were still smirking at each other.

"We both gave our all in that attack Hyuuga Reika."

"Yeah. But the question is... who won?"

"We're about to see..."

Neji eyes were wide with shock. He never had seen his daughter to fight like this. This got to be the toughest battle she has ever encountered.

Sasuke looked at Neji beside him. He narrowed his eyes a bit then looked back at the two ninjas standing... no... more like crouching in silence.

A sweat ran down Mika's neck. She quickly wiped it as soon as she noticed it. She doesn't want to admit it but she was totally shocked at the fight. She has never seen a fight between two Hyuugas before and she never expected it to be like this.

A few seconds seemed like an eternity for the watching shinobis as they continued to stare at the two girls.

Just then...

COUGH!!!

Blood came out from both of their mouths as they kneeled down on one knee. The blood continued to come out, forming a small puddle of blood below them.

The two panted. Without access to their chakra, they were both at lost. It seems that no one had won.

Wait a minute...

It seems?

Reika suddenly coughed out more blood than before. With that, she blocked out and lost conciousness.

Hro was shocked. Had she won the match? Hro's vision suddenly became blurry as a massive headache started to form. The pain was starting to be unbearable. Soon after, she lost consciousness herself.

The watching shinobis were wide-eyed as they stood in silence, trying to contemplate what had just happened. It was Ring who broke the silence as she suddenly ran towards her fainted friend.

"Reika... whew! She's okay. She just ran out of chakra. She's lucky she's still alive after that massive attack... with a few broken ribs though." She then looked at Mika who crouched beside the fainted Hro to check on her pulse.

"How's she, Mika?" Ring asked as she continued to tend Reika.

"Fine. A few broken ribs as well but nothing major. She just have to rest." Mika said as she got out a role of bandages and started to bandage Hro's wounds.

"Okay." Ring looked at the other ninjas behind her. "You could go ahead now. We can manage ourselves out here."

Kakashi nodded as he signaled the other ninjas to follow. He cast a worried glance towards the two unconscious girls before entering the building.

Ring giggled. Mika cocked her head towards her. "What's funny?"

Ring shook her head. "Nothing really. That was quite a fight between these two hyuugas, huh? What do you say?"

"No comment."

Back at a small clinic in Konoha, Hinata wiped a sweat off her brow as she finished packing all her bandages and medicines in a bag, totally oblivious to the fact that a pair of eyes were watching her not far away, ready to strike anytime.

"Good. Now I better go to Tsunade-sama's office to give Naruto-kun his ramen." Hinata giggled to herself. "I'm sure he's grumbling about food right now."

But as she exited the quiet clinic, a black cloaked figure swooped down and knocked her unconscious. The figure smirked evilly.

"At last."

The figure then jumped towards a nearby tree as he hid in the shadows.

Back at the assassination team, they managed to enter the place without killing anyone on the way.

"Gatoh's room should be on the next floor. Sasuke and I would stay here and keep them busy. Go on." Neji said as he prepared his stance.

Kakashi nodded as he and Gaara continued going upstairs.

They then reached a room with a large polished door. Kakashi tried to open it but was suddenly pushed back by a strange force.

"Hmm... the door is protected by chakra to prevent anyone from entering the room without permission. Gatoh's smarter than we thought." Kakashi said quietly.

Outside...

"Augh..."

"Reika-chan! You're awake! How are you?! Are you okay?! Does any of your ribs hurt? How the heck did you manage to do that attack? Are you still breathing? Are you..." Ring asked all in once breath before Reika stopped her.

"Hey... slow down... you're babbling random questions already." Reika said as she smiled weakly. Ring blushed in embarrassment.

"Well... I'm fine. I'm okay. Just a few ribs hurt. I don't know. And yes I'm still breathing. Anyway... where's Hro?" Reika asked as she tried to sit up. Ring stopped her.

"Hro's over there. Mika's tending her wounds." Ring replied.

Reika nodded and looked over at Ring's direction. "You know, I should admit. She's really good. I never fought someone like her. She's really strong."

Ring giggled. "Is that a compliment I'm hearing, Reika?"

"Huh? What do you mean?"

"I mean, as I know of you, you never compliment another person. It's just rather unusual."

"Oh."

Another 'augh' was heard. The two girls turned towards Hro's direction to see the girl waking up.

"Hey girl, are you okay?" Mika asked coolly. "Aside from a headache and drain of chakra, I'm fine I guess." Hro replied as she tried to stand up.

"Take me to Gatoh's room." Hro said as she struggled to stand up. Mika helped her up.

"Why?"

"I covered the door of the room with chakra so that no one can open it without Gatoh's permission. Only I can take off the seal." Hro said as she made her way towards Reika. She held her hand towards her.

"Nice fight Reika."

Reika stared at the hand before smiling as well and taking it. "Thank you. Let's go now."

The four of them entered the building with Ring supporting Reika and Mika supporting Hro.

"Hmm... hey. It looks like there's some commotion over there." Mika said as she used her free hand to point towards the group of sound-nins.

"Oh look. Neji-san and Sasuke-san are both fighting off the sound-nins. Mind if I help them out?" Ring said as she earned a nod from Reika indicating that she can now stand on her own.

Ring then got out some senbon needles and shurikens and hurled them towards the neck of the sound-nins without knowing, thus killing them in an instant.

She continued her assault until not one sound-nin is left. She raised her fist in triumph. "Yeah! I'm good!"

Mika made a small smile and shook her head. Reika sighed at her friend's attitude, and Hro just sighed. Neji and Sasuke looked at the four girls. They nodded at each other before rushing over to help the girls.

"Reika, are you okay now?" Neji asked his daughter. "I'm fine otousan."

Sasuke helped Hro stand up. "Uchiha-san, would you please lead me to the top floor where Gatoh's room is? I covered the whole door with chakra so no one can go through." Sasuke nodded.

The group went towards the top floor to see Kakashi and Gaara standing still, staring at the chakra covered door.

"How come I can't release the chakra?" Kakashi wondered aloud.

"That's because that seal can only be broken by the one who placed it there, which is me." Hro said calmly as Sasuke released her to lean on the wall for support.

"And your point is?"

"If you want your mission to succeed, I would open the door for you." Hro then started walking towards the door and made a simple seal. The door glowed brown as Gatoh's panicked voice was heard.

"It's done. Do what you must."

Kakashi then opened the door to see a terrified Gatoh looking at them in horror. "Well then Gatoh, you know what we're here for."

"DON'T COME NEAR ME!"

"Sabaku Kyuu."

Sand started to envelope Gatoh's body, leaving only his eyes, mouth, and nose to see. "Sabaku Sousou."

Gatoh's scream was heard all throughout the place. Blood splattered all over the room. The girls, except Mika and Hro, cringed at the sight. Gaara turned his back. "Done."

"Well then. Our job's done. Let's go back now." Kakashi said as he faced the team. His gaze landed at Hro. "What are we going to do with you?"

"If it would please you and the hidden leaf, I would gladly be at your side." Hro said calmly as she closed her eyes. Sasuke, however, have a different idea.

"And what makes you think we'll believe you?" Sasuke asked as he crossed his arms at her. Hro bowed her head a little.

"I am telling you the truth. I do not associate myself with the sound anymore. My job is to protect Gatoh, but now that he's dead, why do I even have to associate myself with them? I am only with them to do my mission, but now I do not have a reason to remain among them. I saw the power that the leaf-nins of Konoha possess and thus I would gladly be your ally."

Sasuke still looks doubtful.

"I assure you. A Hyuuga does not know how to lie." Hro said, still with closed eyes.

"Uncle Sasuke, I believe in her as well. Remember, us hyuugas can see through lies. I can see that she's telling the truth. And besides, I was the one who fought her. Therefore, I believe I know her well enough to know that she isn't lying to us." Reika said.

Sasuke closed his eyes and uncrossed his arms. "Then so be it. However, just one mistake from you, I cannot assure that you will live long enough to live another day."

"I understand."

Kakashi smiled behind his mask. "Now that's settled, let's go, shall we? Konoha needs us."

The team nodded and left without a word.

Hours later back at Konoha, Lan and Keiki were walking around Konoha, doing their daily patrol. They decided to stay together in case something happens.

"Hey Lan, it's been three days ever since they left, ne?" Keiki asked as he faced his twin. Lan nodded. He stopped walking as he felt a group of familiar chakras.

"Lan?"

"Their back, Lan."

"Who?"

"Otousan and the assassination group." Lan said as he hid a smile. Keiki brightened up.

"That's great! Come on! Let's go to Tsunade-sama's place! I'm sure that they're there to report the mission!" Keiki said as he jumped up and down.

Lan sighed at his brother's attitude and nodded.

At Tsunade's office...

"Well I'm glad that things turned out well and you even got us a new ally. But are you sure she is to be trusted? She is, after all, an ally of the sound." Tsunade said as she stared at Hro who was sleeping peacefully by the windowsill.

"I assure you, Godaime-sama, that she can be trusted." Neji said as he turned to look at his daughter who nodded as well.

"Very well."

The door suddenly barged open. "Neji! Sasuke! Kakashi-sensei! And... Gaara! How did the mission go out?!" Naruto exclaimed as he entered the room.

Tsunade sighed as Sasuke playfully slapped the back of Naruto's head. "Will you shut your mouth even for just five minutes, dobe?"

"I can't help it, you bastard! I missed you guys!" His gaze landed on Reika. "Oh my gosh! Reika! You look horrible!"

Reika sighed and scratched the back of her head. "Long story Naruto- sensei."

"Sigh... leave it Naruto. We've got more things to worry about. First, let me say the mission report." Kakashi said as he started his report.

Keiki and Lan were jumping from tree to tree, eager to see their father and the girl they like. Well... Keiki doesn't know that Lan likes Reika as well.

Suddenly, they saw a blur quickly pass by a couple of trees not far from them. The figure was carrying someone. The two decided to follow the man.

The two gasped as they saw who the man was carrying.

"HINATA-SAN!" the two said aloud.

The figure noticed them and threw a smoke bomb to distract them together with a rain of kunais. The two didn't get the chance to follow that man for he was long gone the time they evaded the rain of kunais.

"Drats! We lost him!" Lan exclaimed.

Keiki's face was filled with worry. "What is he going to do to Hinata- san?!"

Lan shook his head. "I have no idea Keiki. But maybe this note will help?"

Keiki's eyes widened. "Note? What note?"

Lan walked near a tree and pulled a kunai with a letter attached to it. "It seems that the man threw this towards us as he was running away from us."

The two opened the letter. They gasped at what they read:

"If you want Hyuuga Hinata alive, you have two choices. Either back from this war, or send your shinobis to retrieve her yourselves. Even though you will lose more of your shinobis in the first place if you will succeed, in which I suspect will never happen. I will await your decision in three days."

The letter was unsigned but the two boys know exactly what to do. They dashed towards Tsunade's office without a second thought.

"...well that's it Tsunade-sama." Kakashi ended this report.

Tsunade leaned down on her chair. "A fine mission done well indeed."

"Thank you, Tsunade-sama."

"Hmm... I wonder how the boys are doing?" Kakashi wondered.

"Yeah. And Hinata still haven't come to deliver my food." Naruto added with a tone that is obviously worried as well.

As if in a cue, the door opened as the two boys entered with horror stricken faces. "Lan! Keiki! What's wrong?" Reika asked her two teammates. Sasuke himself was looking concered with his sons.

"H-Hyuuga H-Hinata..." Keiki stammered.

"Hinata's what?!" Naruto demanded.

"K-k-k-kidnapped..." Lan managed to say.

"WHAT?!"

Author's notes: Well... there! I hope that I did well in this chapter. Oh. And I'm sorry if this is a bit lame for I was in a hurry. Once again, I'm sorry if I happen to offend anyone here. How did I do? Comments, suggestions, and even flames are welcome. BUT! PLEASE DON'T USE HURTFUL WORDS TO THE FLAME IN CASE YOU DO FLAME ME! Well... I hope you liked it. Reviews please!