Two weeks had passed since Sakura had left on her mission with Sasuke, two weeks in which Naruto had broken his personal record, spending each night with a different woman, trying to satisfy the desires that continually stole his concentration. Curiously, it was not the absence of his ex-girlfriend, nor the fact that he had gone with his best friend that stole his peace of mind, it was the damn sexy proposal of his brunette friend, which made him very often get carried away by the darkest and pleasant thoughts.
But Naruto was convinced that he was a danger to the girl, and even if he had to sleep with the rest of the Konoha women, he was not going to let himself be carried away by the intense desire that aroused him. He wondered at what point the young girl he had innocently and sincerely rejected in the past had transformed into a woman he was obsessed with. He knew very well that what he felt was not love, his thoughts were not exactly in the line of romanticism, but rather in the curiosity of having her probably tied to his bed, ready to receive him.
So he thought it would be best to distance himself from her for a bit, until he got over his hotness for her. Luckily team eight was sent on a diplomatic mission for 3 weeks, which Naruto considered enough time to put the matter behind him.
By the time the 3 weeks had passed, a report reached Kakashi from the team, confirming the success of the mission, trade and political relations successfully established between the Wind Village and Konoha.
An additional note from Kiba indicated that the three members were determined to spend their days off in the Wind Village, invited to be a part of the Autumn Festival, because of certain relationships between the villages that they particularly wanted to foster, especially the Hyuuga heiress.
Something in Kiba's note made Naruto's senses go on alert. What could be happening in that village so that the 3 friends decided to stay there?
-It seems that those three are having a good time- added Kakashi when he finished reading the attached note -it's a pity that I have to tell them that instead of the week off they usually have, they only have 3 days-
-Why is that?- asked the youngest to his teacher
-Hinata's family has started receiving visits from suitors, she has to be here to receive them. The first will make the visit in four days. I'll have to send a messenger to warn them. - He looked at the blond and a plan was put together in his head immediately - Naruto could you be the one to go for them, and at the same time pay my respects to the village chief? Who better than the future Hokage and hero of the ninja world to send our greetings and supervise those… relationships- he said the last bit ironically.
-It's a very easy mission, but I'll gladly do it. I don't think it's good to wait, I'll go get everything ready to leave right away- and he left the room without waiting for a response from the Hokage.
Kakashi didn't believe his luck. Naruto paying attention to him immediately, without complaining about the simplicity of a mission and making the preparations himself? What fly would have bitten him?
He arrived at the wind village in less time than expected, thanks mainly to the fact that he did not even stop to drink water. The city was beautiful, it was obvious the years of peace had done good for many villages. He was walking through the shopping district when he suddenly noticed Kiba and Shino hiding in a corner, staring at a small cafe across the street.
-ehmmm can I know, what are you doing? -said the blonde, noticing his presence.
"Shhh, shut up and hide" Kiba added as he pulled the jinchuriki down. -we are supervising Hinata's date-
-date?- Something in Naruto's stomach moved heavily again.
"Technically it's not a date," Shino interjected, "Why? Because we've sent Hinata to a solo meeting with Chief Oz's son, trying to give her some time alone with him."
-Do you even bother to ask Hinata if she likes the man in question? -The idea was becoming quite annoying, sending the poor girl on a date without knowing what she thought first.
Kiba let out a huge laugh - we didn't have to ask her anything, we know exactly that Ronin is completely to her liking. Come over here, see for yourself - he brought Naruto closer to a position from which he could clearly observe Hinata. He saw her blushing but smiling, talking animatedly with the boy who from time to time seemed to make a joke that brought a sweet laugh from her lips. Again the heaviness
-It's a pity that I have to ruin the moment, but I've come for you, Hinata has to go home the day after tomorrow... her suitors will start arriving that day-
-If this goes well, those suitors may not be necessary- Shino replied, just like the others he was still absorbed watching the couple's interaction.
-Well, I still have to fulfill my mission, so let's go get Hinata to prepare for the return. I also have to meet with Chief Oz, I have orders to at least greet him before I leave.
-You really are a killjoy Naruto, but since I don't want Hina to have problems with her family, let's go for her-
The three entered the cafeteria and went to Hinata's table, the girl had her back to them and still didn't notice their presence. Naruto studied his friend's date, one thing calling his attention, he had bright blue eyes, very similar to his...in fact, paying more attention, he could tell that the young man looked a lot like him, a little darker hair and maybe taller. He got to hear the last words that the guy addressed to Hinata
-It will be a pleasure to spend time with you tonight Hinata-san, I promise you that the fireworks are a show that we are very proud of-
Naruto could feel Hinata's scent mixed with arousal in the air. Damn, was this lame man really turning her on? He knew that he had to control himself and luckily the scent was extremely subtle, he doubted that even Kiba with his sense of smell would be able to detect it.
-good afternoon- he greeted the couple
Hinata's eyes widened in surprise -Na Naruto-kun-
-the hero of the ninja world in person- Ronin got up from his seat to bow- it's a pleasure to meet you. I am Ronin Oz. It is a pleasure that you visit our village
-The pleasure is mine, uzumaki Naruto at your service. Unfortunately I come on a mission- he addressed to Hinata -Miss Hyuga, your family requests you to return home the day after tomorrow, I have come to give you the message and escort you back-
The formality of Naruto's message perplexed the Hyuga, that could only mean that one of the happy suitors was about to arrive, her inevitable destiny was approaching, she could not hide her sadness
-Naruto-san, I insist that Hinata delays her departure until tomorrow. If she leaves early and takes the river path would arrive in Konoha in less than a day- Ronin directed his gaze to the blue-haired girl- I have promised Hinata-san to take her to see the fireworks tonight, and I usually take my promises very seriously -
Damn cheap copy, even the phrases he used were stolen
"Hinata, the order comes from your family, so I leave to your discretion when you want to return" Naruto said
-I, um… I really want to see the fireworks, and if the river path is faster, I think there will be no problem. Let's return tomorrow.
Naruto wasn't amused but he didn't argue any more. Still he felt that he had somehow lost a battle to the young brunette.
-Naruto-san I know my father will be delighted to receive you in our house. -He approached the blonde and discreetly added -I know you could find beauties that fit your standards, the women of the village have exotic and beautiful features- alluding to the well-known fame of the future hokage as a womanizer.
Ronin was right on both things, his father couldn't have been happier to have the Uzumaki under his roof and the women of the village were indeed very beautiful. They had tanned skin, long hair and green eyes, which reminded him of Sakura.
After the banquet that Chief Oz had given in his honor, the blonde decided to take a walk through the extensive garden of the house. He was aware of the festival taking place in the center of the city and was considering going for a walk when a conversation between Ronin and what seemed to be a couple of friends reached his ears.
-This damned Ronin and his luck, you always leave the best ones for yourself... how much would I give to be the one to have fun with the little princess Hyuga tonight.
-I'm very excited about this date Tomeo, but I wouldn't call myself that lucky, not yet-
-Take this with you - said the other man, giving Ronin a few drinks - Just a zip of these and you will have the Hyuga begging for you.-
Ronin observed the bottles, not really sure about the idea, but put them in his pocket.
-And are you going to take her under the pretext of fireworks? I think your stories are getting rusty friend-
-hey, it's something to be proud of in our village! Anyway, the fireworks are quite late and I don't feel like waiting so long, I was thinking of going to look for Hyuga-san right now, they informed me that as usual she disappeared after dinner, but today in the afternoon she told me she use to go to train at the waterfall-
Naruto felt his blood boil with rage. That bug was playing with Hinata. He remembered Hinata's faint scent when he arrived at the cafeteria, it was clear that whatever the idiot was telling her was affecting her in some way. The tadpole had earned points with the girl so to a certain extent she was interested, but Naruto remembered the drink the guy was carrying, that could cause Hinata to do things she didn't really want to. He was determined, he was going to prevent the wretch's plan.
It didn't take him more than a few seconds to reach them. It was obvious that Ronin and his friends were just civilians, so for Naruto to hide from them was not difficult. He did indeed find them looking through the bushes in the direction of the waterfall. He knew Hinata was there, he felt her chakra perfectly, but anyway he looked briefly to check her position and decide how to attack the 3 men without her noticing.
The sight he got was unexpected and it filled his head with old youthful fantasies.
There in the middle of the waterfall he saw that Goddess of water that he had seen on the mission with the team 8 years ago. How the hell had he not realized that this wonderful being was Hinata? To his surprise, the view of Hinata as a grown woman, doing maneuvers with the water much more complex than before was even more charming than the old memory he had. When he began to feel the pulse in , he knew he had to put a stop to it and decided that the best way to expose Ronin would be to have Hinata discover them herself.
With a speed much greater than what the eyes of the 3 men could see he took Hinata's clothes, and approaching the waterfall with his eyes closed he threw the clothes at the girl
-please cover yourself and follow me-
She immediately took notice. She had felt Naruto's chakra approaching for a long time and she thought that maybe some enemy could be close to her. When she felt him approaching at full speed her mind remembered her state of undress, but to her relief, he was approaching her with his eyes closed and with some clothes for her.
When they reached the top of the waterfall, Naruto did not dare to open his eyes but he ordered
-I know you seem to be alone, but please activate your byakugan and search the nearby area-
She did so without question and it took her only a second to discover her spies, who seemed dismayed to have lost sight of her.
-oh God, I was aware of 3 chakra signatures in the surroundings, but I thought they were simple forest mice-
-You also had to have felt my chakra approaching, why didn't you react? You were training, right? Why did you let your guard down?
-I didn't do anything because I knew it was you-
He didn't know what to add in the face of such frankness, so he continued with the topic that had brought him there.
-I had the pleasure of listening to these 3 animals about the plans that Ronin has with you for today- he clenched her fists, he was getting carried away by anger-believe me it was not a pleasant conversation to hear-
Hinata's face turned somber-I don't know what plan he had, what I wanted was to see the fireworks, talk and fulfill my mission as a diplomat... although I confess that his resemblance to you makes me feel attracted to him
- How to sleep with him and ruin your life?
-as to carry out with him the same plan that I proposed to you a few weeks ago-
-he is not going to stick to the rules Hinata-
-we don't know that-
-I know that because I heard how he planned to drug you to take you to bed!-
Hinata's face showed complete desolation. Trying to compose herself a bit she said goodnight to the blonde and started walking in the direction of Chief Oz's house. Strong arms wrapped around her, stopping her tracks and crashing her back against Naruto's chest.
Squeezing her close he added "I'm sorry Ronin can't be that man to carry out your plan... would you give me the honor of taking his place?"
-That…means that…
-means we're going to my room right now