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CHAPTER 11 : HANABI'S RAGE

Hanabi opted for the South Dojo to practice with Hinata since the place was less used than others. After warming up, they readied in their fighting stance. " Let's go all out. To make it more fun, ok," Hanabi said before the spar started. Before Hinata could answer, Hanabi had already started attacking. Hinata managed to dodge the sudden attack. During the fight, Hinata refused to attack, she kept on dodging her sister's attack.

Neji and Hiashi had just finished their discussion. It look less longer than Neji had expected. " Have you told Hinata about tonight's dinner," Hiashi asked Neji when they were walking outside. " I did. I told on her when she was about to spar with Hanabi." " Hanabi," Hiashi was surprised. Neji sensed his surprised tone. " I was surprised too but Hinata said it's been quite some time so…." Neji stopped when he saw the alarmed expression on Hiashi's face. Neji could predict what Hiashi was thinking. Before Hiashi said anything, Neji blurted, " I'll go and check the South and East Dojo." Hiashi nodded and he headed towards the North and West Dojo. Both of them was praying that what they fear the most will not happen.

Hinata was clearly exhausted. But Hanabi seemed like she barely sweat. Hinata ran to a corner and said while panting, " Hanabi, let's rest for a while. I'm out of breath…" Hanabi ignored her and kept on attacking. Hinata was desperately dodged and defended herself. She can't say anything because she was concentrating on her defense and saving her energy for the fight. Furthermore, she was already out of breath to talk. Hinata noticed how Hanabi attacked her. Her eyes were filled with rage and fury. It was like she intended to fight and kill her….. " I have a special present for you. It's a jutsu I invented myself. It's called ' Deadly 64 Fireworks…'. I invented just for you. For your wedding gift!."

Neji was running at the top of his speed. He felt uneasy. He was on the way to the South Dojo when he heard people fighting from inside. Neji opened the door and saw what he feared the most. Hinata was taking direct hit from Hanabi. The attack seemed like his attack where he attacked 64 chakura point but Hanabi's seemed different. The attack was meant to kill…

" 30,31,32…." Hanabi was about to continue her attack on the helpless Hinata when Neji launched himself in front of Hinata. Hanabi attacked Neji. Hanabi wanted to stop. She didn't mean to attack Neji. She only wanted to hurt Hinata. But it was too late. She invented the attack as an irreversible attack, meaning when it's done, no one, not even the attacker can stop it. Hanabi finally stooped when the count reached 64.

Hinata was already unconscious on the ground. Neji fell to his knees, blood trailing from his mouth. The attack had caused internal injuries. Hanabi ran towards him and held his shoulder to help him but he pushed her away harshly. Neji walked towards Hinata and knelt besides her. " Hinata… Hinata.. Are you ok, " he asked while stroking her face slowly. He took her in his arm and keep calling her name. Hinata's eyes fluttered and opened slowly. " Neji….," she called him weakly. Blood was trailing from her mouth too.

Hiashi emerged from the door with a few other family member. When he saw Neji and Hinata's condition, he commanded one of the family member to call Tsunade. Hiashi entered the dojo and walked towards Neji and Hinata. " Are you ok," he asked as he knelt besides them. Neji nodded. Hinata gave his father a weak smile. Hiashi sighed in relief. Then he stood up and walked towards Hanabi. Hanabi was about to say something when she felt a pang on her cheek. Hiashi had slapped her. Hanabi touched her cheek unbelievably. " Go to your room. We'll decide on your punishment after this," Hiashi commanded without looking at his daughter that he once felt proud of. Hanabi nodded and left.

Neji and Hinata was brought to the treatment room. Tsunade and Shizune arrived not long after that. Tsunade checked on Hinata while Shizune on Neji. Hiashi waited outside. This was the first time he felt so worry and can't managed to calm down. After a while, Tsunade and Shizune emerged from the room. He hurried to hear what Tsunade was going to say. Tsunade looked at Hiashi and sighed.

" That attack was meant to kill. Luckily, both of them suffered only half of the attack. If they suffered more than that, it's a certain death. They had internal injuries but we managed to heal it. Now they only need some time to rest." Hiashi nodded and thanked them They were about to leave when Tsunade stopped and said to Hiashi. " The attacker really hated Hinata. The jutsu was a jutsu created with hate and rage. If you know who the attacker is, I suggest you get rid of the person…."

Tsunade's words went through his heart like daggers. ' Kill my daughter because she hurt her sister? How can I ever do that?.' Hiashi sighed again and went inside the room. Inside, he sat by Hinata's bed. Hinata was sleeping soundly. Her face showed no pain but he knows Hinata. She would never show pain on her face. He stroked her hair gently. Then he looked up and saw Neji watching him from his bed. Physically, Neji was stronger than Hinata so he should suffered less damage. Hiashi gazed at Hinata's face " You protected her. You took half of the attack for her…," he whispered.

" Only half of it," Neji reply made him looked up to him. " I arrived too late. I wish I could take all of it so that she doesn't have to feel even one of it…," Neji murmured. Hiashi smiled. ' I had chosen the perfect husband for my daughter.' Hiashi went to door and was about to close it. " She would say the same," he spoke softly and closed the door. Neji looked at Hinata's sleeping face. He smiled. " I know she would….."