Hinata and Sasuke were waiting for Duke Naruto. He had told them that he had a mission for them. It was Hinata's third day working for Naruto. In her men's clothes and wig of long black hair, Hinata had completely fooled everyone into thinking she was a guy. Naruto had grown quite fond of her. Hinatawas quite fond of Naruto, too.
"So, Hinato. Naruto really likes you, huh?" Sasuke told her.
"Oh… you really think so?" Hinata blushed.
"Well, yeah. You've been here three days, and he's already moving you up to an A Rank mission."
"An A Rank mission?" asked Hinata, "How do you know?"
Sasuke scoffed, "Because I'm the only one he ever gives the mission to. Lately, it's all he's ever been giving me. I classify it as an A Rank because of its high failure rate."
"Naruto-dono must really trust you, Sasuke-sama. What is this A Rank mission?" asked Hinata.
Naruto entered the room with Konohamaru and other Konohan Jounins. He grinned broadly at his servants. Sasuke scowled back. Hinata started blushing the second she saw him room.
"Hello, Naruto-dono," she bowed.
"Hi Hinato. Hey, Baka. You up for a mission today?"
"No," replied Sasuke.
"Too bad. You're going anyway." Naruto stopped to think (wow! A rare sight!). "On the other hand, you haven't had much luck. You're probably so ugly that Lady Sakura is scared of you. Maybe it's time for someone new."
"A fresh face would be good," Sasuke agreed quickly. "Gives Ino a chance to acquaint with some other Konohan guys."
"Okay! It's decided! You'll go, Hinato!" announced Naruto. "Congratulations!" He walked up to her and shook her hand.
"Um… go where?" asked Hinata, blushing even more at having Duke Naruto so close.
"This is a totally important mission that Sasuke-baka always fails," explained Naruto. "See, there's this girl- hey, are you okay, Hinato? You're face is so red. Are you sick?" he put a hand on her forehead.
"Oh, no, I'm fine. Really." Hinata took a step back, feeling like she was going to faint.
"If you say so. Well, there's this girl named Lady Sakura who lives on the other side of town. I want you to go and talk me up." Naruto told her.
"Pardon?" Hinata wasn't sure she heard right.
"Tell her lots of really good things about me. She's so hot! I have to have her as my girlfriend! Sasuke-baka always fails, but I know you won't! I'm counting on you, Hinato!" Naruto told Hinata.
Hinata nodded. "As you wish, Naruto-dono."
"Good. Glad to see someone following instructions." Naruto looked pointedly at Sasuke. Sasuke scowled again. "Anyways, Hinato, you might be turned away at the gate, but just be really persistent and they'll let you in eventually. That's what Baka tells me. He's got plenty of tips, so just ask him. Good luck, Hinato!"
Sasuke was grinning as he wrote down Sakura's address. Handing it to her, he bowed and said, "Have fun, Hinato. And if Ino tries to feel you up, just endure it until it's over. Man, if there ever was a pushy girl, it's her!"
"I'll do my best, Naruto-dono!" Hinata bowed again, but thought to herself, "Oh no! I have to flirt for Naruto-dono even though I like him! How will this turn out?"