The next day Hinata and Naruto were released from the hospital early in the morning. The two headed back to their homes to change for the meeting that was to be at noon.
" Aah, good to be home!" Naruto said looking around his apartment
He headed to his bathroom and took a shower and exited the room with his hair still dripping wet. He then walked to his bedroom and changed into his orange and black outfit once done he looked at the clock and saw he had an hour and a half before he had to meet with Tsunade.
" Guess I'll head over to Ichiraku for some Ramen." Naruto said smiling
He exited his apartment and headed out. On the way there a number of the villagers gave the teen glares, but he ignored them like always. Now, more ninja's would talk to him and that made up for the glares of hate. As he entered the Ramen Stand Naruto saw Iruka already sitting there.
" I was wondering when you would show up." Iruka said
" Iruka-sensei, don't you have to teach today?" Naruto asked
" Tsunade gave everyone the day off so the sensei's could be at today's meeting. She's having all of Konoha's ninjas there today. Something big must be going on." Iruka said
" Yeah, Me." Naruto said sadly
" Now, Naruto I don't think she'd do that just to tell them about you and your friends." Iruka said cryptically
" Maybe, but for now let's eat! Itadakimasu!" Naruto said
He started eating his Miso Ramen and was happy five bowls later when Iruka said he'd pay for them. The he and Iruka went and headed over to the Hokage's Office.
At the same time Shizune was making her rounds in the Secure Ward of the
Hospital. After checking on Sasuke she went and checked on the Kumo-nin. Tsunade had decided to leave him in the hospital for a few more days much to Ibiki and Anko's dislike. As she entered the room she was looking at the clipboard when she looked up her eyes grew wide.
" OH NO!" Shizune said and ran out of the room
Naruto and Iruka arrived in the office all of the Chuunin 9 along with their sensei's, and Jiraiya were already in the office waiting for the others to arrive. The only ones that hadn't arrived yet were the Hyuuga's and Shizune. After they arrive the group you head to the Chuunin Exam Coliseum were the other Konoha ninjas were currently gathering.
" Hey guys." Naruto said to everyone
It was then that Neji same running into Tsunade office.
" HOAKAGE-SAMA, Hinata-sama is missing. We have looked everywhere." Neji said
Naruto had a bad feeling in his stomach and started to get worried at the news
" Neji, I'm sure she's off in her usual secluded training spot practicing. Go back and look for her there. I know you know were it is." Tsunade said
Iie, something's not right I know it. Naruto thought
Neji nodded and was about to leave to check the area when Shizune came running into Tsunade's office.
" What is it with you people today?" Tsunade asked
" TSUNADE-SAMA HE'S GONE!" Shizune screamed
" Shizune calm down. Who's gone?" Tsunade asked
" The Kumo-nin, I went to check on him and he was gone. He must of broken out of his chakra restraints." Shizune said
" But how he was unconscious." Tsunade questioned
" Unless he was faking and just resting to get his chakra back to normal." Shino responded
Neji now started to panic, " HE TOOK HER! I just know it, they've been after the Byakugan ever since they failed when Hinata-sama was six." Neji said worried
" What's going on?" Naruto asked worried
" Naruto remember in our first Chuunin Exams how I told you about Hinata-sama getting kidnapped and Hiashi stopped the man by killing him. The man in turn turned out to be a Kumo spy, but had come to Konoha as a peace treaty delegate." Neji said
Naruto nodded remembering some of the conversation.
" Ever since that failed attempt and my father sacrificing his life for Hiashi-sama the Raikaze had been after a living Hyuuga to get the Byakugan secrets, now they've done it again and have Hinata-sama." Neji explained further
Naruto felt an immense pain in his heart because of what Neji had just told him.
Hinata-chan is in danger! Naruto thought
Naruto grew angry at the thought and the others could feel it radiating from him. In a second he was gone Tsunade was shocked by his movements.
" ALL OF YOU GO AFTER HIM! No telling what he'll do in this current state." Tsunade said
"HAI!" everyone said and were gone in a cloud of smoke
Tsunade rubbed her temples knowing she'd need some strong sake by this evening.
" This no sake on the job rule sucks. How did I let Shizune con me into that one." Tsunade complained
Naruto was at the front gates with his head lifted to smell the air. He heard a sound behind him, but ignored it until someone touched his shoulder. He turned to see Kakashi with everyone else from the office behind him.
" Naruto you need to calm down, you won't be able to help her with you mind clouded with anger." Kakashi said
" I just brought her back from the brink of death Kakashi-sensei. I'm not going to lose a friend again." Naruto said
" Gaki, we understand, but let us help you." Jiraiya said trying to reason with him
Naruto calmed down a bit, " Alright, but Kakashi-sensei you might want to summon Pakkun out to keep up with me." Naruto said
Kakashi looked at him questioningly, but did what the teen said.
" KYUCHIYOSE NO JUTSU." Kakashi said as a small Pug dog now sat in front of him,
" Pakkun, Akamaru do you have to sent of lavenders?" Naruto asked the dogs
Akamaru barked to his question, " He said yes Naruto." Kiba translated for him
" I know." Naruto said looking at Kiba, he then looked down a Pakkun
" Hai, how can I not smell it?" Pakkun replied
" Good, if you lose sight of me you two follow that scent it's from Hinata-chan." Naruto said and ran off.
The others moved after him not understanding how he could tell where he was going or how had had understood what Akamaru had said to him.
" Kakashi question?" Pakkun said
" Hum?" Kakashi asked
" Why does the loud-mouth smell like a kitsune and not just any, but Kyubi? I was there during the battle I remember his smell." Pakkun said
" He absorbed all of Kyubi's charka to save some of us a while back for an attack Orochimaru used on us." Kakashi explained
" That's how he's got the scent then. He's got kitsune sense now." Pakkun said understanding
Kakashi realized that this must be how Naruto was able to find Hinata.
" He didn't tell us everything." Kakashi said to himself
Naruto kept on going faster and faster until all the others could see was a strip of orange.
He can't be. Kakashi thought
" Gaki, slow down we can't all keep up with the Shushin no Jutsu." Jiraiya shouted
Kakashi looked back at the Sannin hearing his former sensei's jutsu name. Naruto stopped suddenly and looked back at them now having fox ears and tails coming from him.
" I'll get there faster is I use the Kitsune no Hikou." Naruto said
" The What?" Kiba asked ridding Akamaru
" New Jutsu, explain later. Just follow the scent of lavenders; Pakkun, Akamaru." Naruto said and was gone
The two dogs nodded understanding.
" Oi, since when did you start listening to him Akamaru?" Kiba asked
" Waan." Akamaru barked
" Alright, just for Hinata." Kiba said
Naruto was now rushing forward transforming a minute later into the Golden Kyubi. This form was a big as Akamaru was now. His fur for the most part the same color as his human hair was with black tipped ears, and paws. The tips of his tails were silver along with his underbelly. His hitaiate was still up on top of his forehead resting right above his eyes. He had asked Kyubi about his clothes and was told that he wouldn't have to worry about them that he'd transform with them on and they'd reappear when he was done with the form that was all Naruto needed to know, so he didn't really ask any more.
Must find her before they get out of our borders. Naruto thought
He stopped for a second to smell to see which way they went he turned his head to the right.
THERE! Naruto thought and started moving again.
The Kumo-nin was jumping from tree to tree grinning. He could believe how easy it had been to get the unconscious Hyuuga that was flung over his shoulder.
" I can't believe she didn't sense me. Great Hyuuga Clan my ass. Why the Raikaze is so interested in them is unknown to me?" the Kumo-nin said
Maybe because they have an inner-strength you Kumo-nin's will never possess. Naruto told him
The ninja looked around to see where the voice came from, but he saw no one.
" Must be my imagination." The Kumo-nin said
Naruto then appeared a couple of trees in front of him growling.
Afraid not! Naruto said angrily
The Kumo-nin was shocked by the fox's sudden appearance.
" Hey boy, what are you doing up here? Kitsunes aren't meant to be in trees this high. You better move, you're in my way!" the Kumo-nin said
The Kumo-nin could've sworn the fox just smirked at his words as he jumped to get closer to him.
I suggest you drop the Hyuuga heir. If you wish to live that is. Naruto told him
The Kumo-nin was now wide-eyed at voice he was hearing was in his head coming from the fox in front of him.
" Sorry kitsune, but I'm not going to do that. The Raikaze wants a Hyuuga to study and this girl was stupid enough to be caught." The Kumo-nin said smirking
Naruto growled at his rods, Hinata-chan isn't stupid and you will release her! Naruto said
" Make me kitsune." The Kumo-nin taunted
Why do you bakas always underestimate me? Naruto asked
The Kumo-nin looked at him questioningly until he saw the fox's tails. Not one, but nine the ninjas eyes widened.
" K-Kyubi!" he said scared
Naruto smirked at him.
Well this form does have its advantages, Kyubi. Naruto thought, You chose the wrong person to piss off Aho! Naruto said the Kumo-nin turned to runaway, but found he couldn't move. There a couple of feet away from him was a Konoha-nin with a black spiky ponytail.
You got here fast. Naruto said and then noticed Akamaru
" Kiba let me borrow him. They thought I'd be helpful to you." Shikamaru said
Naruto nodded, Now to business!
Naruto's tails spread apart evenly as a ball of yellow charka formed at the end of each one. The Kumo-nin along with Shikamaru and Akamaru were shocked by the jutsu. Shikamaru if I were you I'd let him go. Naruto said
" But Naruto he'll get away." Shikamaru replied
Naruto just smirked, No he won't.
Shikamaru released the Kagemane no Jutsu and the Kumo-nin remained were he was shocked. Shikamaru then looked and noticed Naruto's eyes were transfixed on the Kumo's.
He's got him in a Gen-jutsu. Shikamaru thought
The Kumo-nin was brought out the Gen-jutsu and started to run
KITSUNE SHIPPO RASENGAN! Naruto said
The yellow chakra balls flew one by one off of his tails and towards the Kumo-nin. They hit him the back and caused him to release Hinata. Naruto then jumped off the tree and caught her on his back and landed on the ground. Hinata moaned as she woke up. She looked to see golden fur.
" Naruto-kun?" Hinata questioned
Naruto turned his head and smiled at her.
Woke up huh? Naruto asked
Hinata nodded as Naruto sat down and Hinata slowly slid off him so she was now sitting on her butt with her hand and feet still tied with ropes. Naruto bent his head and bit the ropes off her legs. Hinata stood up and Naruto went behind her and got the ones on her wrists off too.
You all right? Naruto asked looking her over
" Hai, he surprised me when I was practicing and knocked me out." Hinata explained
Naruto nodded at her explanation. While Naruto was busy with Hinata the Kumo-nin slowly rose from the ground.
Good they're distracted time to get away. Kumo-nin thought as he turned to run
Naruto saw this out the corner of his eye
Hinata-chan get on and hold on to my neck tight, Naruto told her, I wish I had something for you to hold onto. Naruto said
Hinata blushed at Naruto now calling her Hinata-chan, but she didn't say anything to him.
" What about your hitaiate?" Hinata asked
Naruto tilted his head in question. Hinata giggled at his movements and decided to show him what she meant. She took Naruto hitaiate off his head and wrapped it around his neck and held onto it like reins.
All right Hinata-chan hold on tight I'm going to catch up with him and you attack can close his tenketsu point. Naruto explained
Hinata nodded and they were off. Shikamaru got on Akamaru and the dog followed the two's scent. A couple of minutes later Naruto and Hinata were behind the Kumo-nin. Naruto could tell he was scared by the scent he was giving off. Naruto also noticed Hinata was giving off a scent too, but he couldn't tell what her's meant. Meanwhile on Naruto back, Hinata was in utter rapture of being with Naruto and helping him. Naruto sped up and got in front of the Kumo-nin.
Hinata-chan he isn't going to see us from me using the Kitsune no Hikou, but you still think you can get his tenketsu points? Naruto asked
" I-I think so Naruto-kun. I'll do my best." Hinata told him
Naruto turned his head and smiled at her, That's all I needed to her Hinata-chan. Naruto said and ran towards the Kumo-nin.
Hinata got herself ready using on hand to keep herself on Naruto's back. She used the other to attack the Kumo-nin. As they go closer she used Jyuuken and closed as many of his tenketsu points as she could. She hit her mark and was surprised even as fast as she was going she go so many. The Kumo-nin didn't even know what hit him as he fell to the ground unconscious.
The others finally caught up with the Kumo-nin, but saw Hinata was no were to be seen. He then stopped dead in his tracts and collapsed to the ground. Once he was on the ground Naruto stopped moving and Hinata released her grip on his hitaiate. Both were by the ninja beaming with happiness.
" HINATA-SAMA!" Neji said running up to her
Hinata removed herself from Naruto's back and dusted herself off. Naruto transformed back to normal as he untied his hitaiate to put it back on his forehead Hinata took it from his hands and tied it back on for him.
Naruto blushed at this, but turned to the others, " So you caught up?" Naruto asked
Everyone was shocked, " Naruto what did you so to him?" Ino asked
Naruto looked down at the Kumo-nin, " Huh? Oh, I didn't do that. Thought I did Rasengan him nine times." Naruto said grinning
" You did what, how many times?" Asuma said shocked
" Was that hard to understand? I Rasengan the Kumo-nin nine times to get him to let go of Hinata-chan. Though they weren't full powered Rasengan and people say I'm slow." Naruto said
" So why is he on the ground unconscious?" Tenten asked
" Oh, because Hinata-chan closed a number of his tenketsu points when she was riding on my back." Naruto explained
Everyone looked between the two in utter disbelief. A minute later a loud thump was heard and Akamaru had landed with Shikamaru. Shikamaru got off and moved to the others.
" Tsu, Mendokuse. I bet I'll be the one to carry his sorry unconscious ass home." Shikamaru complained
" Well if you need me to I can carry him." Naruto said and everyone looked at him, " Nani? I can carry him. He can't be that heavy."
Naruto walked over to the man and picked him up by his belt and flung him over his shoulder.
" Plus this way if he wakes up I can deal with him for kidnapping Hinata-chan." Naruto said as he turned and started walking back towards Konoha
Everyone was shocked the teen was able to pick the man up. Hinata though was already beside him following him back home. Once everyone got out of their shock they in turn joined the two and headed home.
Itadakimasu – Thank You, said before eating a meal
Kyuchiyose no Jutsu – Summoning Technique
Waan – Japanese Dog Bark
Aho – Asshole
Kitsune Shippo Rasengan – Fox Tail Rasengan
Tenketsu – Pressure Points
Jyuuken – Gentle Fist
