Chapter: Revenge?
A/N: So I am keeping every chapter in this fanfic around 3000+ words. If you guys want me to increase the size then say so or if it is fine then please inform me.
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It was crowded in the Hokage's office. Everyone sat in a circle, their faces solemn and their silence overbearing.
The same thought ran in everyone's mind.
Why were they called here?
"I know you guys want to know the reason for calling this meeting" Shikamaru addressed everyone breaking the quietness stifling the room. Even their loudmouth Hokage was quite. That obviously meant something serious was supposed to be discussed because Naruto rarely kept his mouth shut.
"What is it about?" Kiba asked impatiently fearing for the worst as Shino placed his hands on his teammates shoulder trying to calm him.
"Is this about Hinata oneechan?" The Konoha heroes turned towards the youngest person present in the room.
Hanabi bit her lips as if to stop herself from saying anything unsavoury before she raised her fist and slammed it on the small table near her. The vase with white lilies tumbled down and broke into several shards. Nobody said anything but Nara shook his head in disappointment. It was a pricy gift from the land of rocks.
Naruto took a deep breath; the name itself was a reminder of hurt and betrayal. However, he couldn't dwell on them much as the purpose for the meeting was peace.
How many people had to pay for Konoha to be this peaceful?
Oh yes, his parents, his master, his friends and comrades. Even the past Hokages had laid down their lives. This land was built on sacrifices and somewhere Naruto had understood that now he had to make such sacrifices for the peace as well.
He folded his hands keeping them in front of his mouth and leaned forward. He pinned the young Hyuga with his gaze to make sure she wouldn't utter a single word. Those around Naruto knew how powerful he is and even though he would never harm a single innocent soul, his chakra was enough to strike fear in their hearts.
Hanabi kept quiet but still didn't back down and Naruto concluded that she was nothing like her elder sister. Neither in looks nor in conduct. Feelings as heavy as lead weighed down his heart and he wanted nothing but to get over with this soon.
He sighed before answering, "Yes but I have gathered you for something even far important"
Naruto could see the anxious expressions on the faces on his friends. Sakura looked the most worried and tired. She knew most of the information but what he was about to share was going to surprise her regardless. She might have anticipated it but no matter how much she was prepared for the news, it was going to cause mayhem.
"We are in for another war" A series of horrifying looks peeked through the otherwise trained shinobis who hid behind the blinders of nonchalance. The first one to snap out of it was Sai who wanted to know the reason behind the said words.
War? Another one?
Of course no one can afford to go in another war. They had already so lost so many.
"But weren't things in your control Naruto?" The former Black Anbu questioned with an indifferent attitude but everyone can feel the restlessness rolling out of him.
"No they aren't in my control. Their activities are increasing day by day and we suspect someone is influencing the events" Their blonde hero spoke simply.
Shikamaru took over and got to the point faster frustrated that this meeting was going far slower than he liked. "So y'all have an idea now as to why you are summoned here"
They all nodded their head. "So it's exactly what we feared, Shikamaru?" Ino met eyes with her childhood friend as he confirmed.
"Yes"
"What can we do?"
"Well first we need to get information and proof. These could be gathered around us as I suspect we are under their noses all the time" Shikamaru explained.
"What do you mean?" The pink haired medic seemed appalled but tried to maintain her cool.
Shikamaru lit a cigar again, noticing how it is turning into a habit nowadays. What a drag! He thought.
"They know everything about us and we know nothing about them. We need Intel"
All of them shared a look with each other. When it is the matter of protecting Konoha, they would always come to the forefront.
"We will help you, Naruto" Lee as usual shouted startling his female teammate by his side. He was always ready to do his job and Naruto smiled at his friend who he used to call "bushy brow" in childhood.
"Lee, Sai and Tenten, I would like to send you on a mission to Sunagakure and arrange a meeting with Gaara as soon as possible" Naruto handed over a scroll to Sai who put it in his bag.
He then faced the Yamanaka to tell her part. "I need all the information on Sasuke you have gathered till now"
Ino's eyes got larger. "Woah! That is not possible. We medics can't share the medical history of our patients with anyone for the reason of privacy"
"Fuck privacy!" Naruto challenged. "Take it as an order of your Hokage"
"But why Naruto?" Sakura couldn't believe her ears. "Are you doubting Sasuke-kun?"
The famed jinchuriki could only stare blankly. "Yes because I feel he is hiding something from us"
"Do you think he is involved with the council? Why would he listen to them?" Sakura fumbled for an answer but couldn't come up with any.
"Is it because of me?" Ino's voice shook as guilt showed in her visible icy blue eyes. "Is it because of what I told them about Hinata?"
Everyone kept quite, knowing well that it was the reason but then Ino was doing her job. She gave the council a good enough reason to gain control on Sasuke once again.
"It isn't your fault" Shikamaru assured because he had a part to play in it as well. This time though things turned out unexpected but then again life was not a shoji match that he could not win every time. Sometimes even a genius could mess up.
"Lastly . . . " Naruto could now finally come to his another concern. "Do you have any news on what the Hyugas are planning to do next?"
Hanabi jerked out of whatever trance she had been for so long. "They haven't been planning anything for now as Oneechan is with the Uchiha but they are getting desperate to get their hands on her"
"Kiba's and Shino's clans have already extended their protection to your sister along with others. I don't think the Hyugas can do much but keep an eye on them. You are the only one through whom I can get information on your clan"
Hanabi gritted her teeth. "Don't you try to use me like you used Hinata. I am only helping you to protect my sister"
"And I doing this to save Hinata as well" Naruto stood up. "Shino and Kiba continue your meetings to rally the other clans of Konoha behind you. We need support"
Shino agreed quickly but Kiba unwillingly nodded his head in agreement. It seemed as if he wanted to add something but he knew that it would only end up in heated argument so he stopped.
"Others are dismissed and give me reports on anything you deem necessary. Sakura you stay".
Everyone left swiftly except Sakura. The blonde then walked towards the large window overlooking Konoha. A cool midday breeze touched his tanned face and ruffled his short hair.
"How is she doing?"
"She is fine but too weak"
"How long before she is incapacitated?"
"I don't know I haven't ever done this to shinobi before"
Silence ensued before Sakura spoke again.
"Why are we doing this to her?"
Naruto's chest expanded as he tried to dislodge something from his throat.
"I love her"
A loud shattering noise filled the space as another expensive vase met its end. It was another gift from Gaara that he had placed it on his main desk.
"What? What do you mean?" Sakura clutched the front of her chest not understanding anything.
"She would jump in this mess and I don't want that. I know her, she is stubborn" Sasuke had reported how reckless Hinata had been on their mission. She would place herself in a fight but always hesitant to kill. Maybe Sasuke was right Hinata isn't built to be a shinobi.
"It is Sasuke, right? It is he who told you to keep her away right?" She shuddered. "Why are we listening to him? He is fucking insane"
"He might be insane Sakura but we need him and for that we need Hinata safe"
Sakura balled her hands by her side as her braids started coming undone. She felt guilty for doing what she has been doing to Hinata. All for what? Her love for Sasuke? Because Sakura Haruno couldn't let Sasuke die or get away from them again. However, it seemed as if Sasuke never cared as he always hurt her. Did he ever love her? Even once?
"How could you do that to someone you love?" She asked not sure if the question was directed to Naruto or herself.
"Wrong question Sakura" Naruto tilted his head, his eyes showing something Sakura never witnessed. "The right question would be how far can I go for the one I love?"
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Sasuke smirked observing the pattern her long wet hair made on her spotless back. He was fascinated to say the least to see the water trickling down her hair before disappearing beneath her small waist. They were like spider webs that tangled and trapped his fingers in between or maybe they resembled his chidori so out of control. They were smooth like silk and slipped out of his digits like sands.
The lather he had produced by rubbing her scalp was quickly disappearing. They popped like those bubble wraps which his mother used to give him after unwrapping her delicate pieces. His mother also had such long hair but he couldn't remember the length now.
He never knew he would like to touch her hair this much. He loved to run his fingers through them and sometimes bury his face to smell the heavenly perfume that naturally seemed to surround her.
He tugged the ends and his eyes narrowed. "Should I chop off the ends? They are splitting"
She sat there on the bathtub with her knees pressed to her chest and her arms spread across the edge of the same tub. She turned her face towards him, indicating that she had listened. Her eyes were glossy and glazed. Her cheeks flushed but he knew it wasn't because she was shy. He had seen her naked several times. During those mission when he used to look at her taking a shower from afar. At that time, he didn't understand that his interests in her were taking a wrong turn. If only he had stopped himself then.
The first time when he had caught himself staring at her without clothes was when he noticed that there wasn't a single mark on her body except one. It wasn't intentional at first but it would be a lie if he said he didn't do it purposely after that.
He had wondered how come she could only have a single scar as a kunoichi. He had stared at her breasts because between them a single large zigzag line ran through. He knew the attack was delivered with the intent to kill. It looked fatal but could a Hyuga let someone come near her as to nearly kill her?
Stupid girl!
He felt angry wanting to see if she would let him come near her but quickly buried it to the depths of his insolent mind.
He sometimes had felt this strange urge to touch that wound. He wanted . . . no he had needed to feel her skin on his fingertips. He would always stop though because it was ridiculous but even then he continued to watch her get rid of her clothes and swim across the cool stream before she would hide her bosom and look around as if she felt his eyes on her. She had once activated her bloodline and he was lucky to be near her blind spot. Not that it would have been much trouble for him, his speed was unparalled. He could travel dimensions before the Hyuga could blink.
He had then noticed that she reduced her leisure time on the river and he would only laugh at her suspicion. However, one day she didn't leave the water for hours and he got tired of staring before she started performing some jutsu. His sharingans had instantly turned on and they spun round and round.
The water danced around her, following her commands. He thought if she was an enchantress and now he is under her control. He was a present audience and had memorised her silhouette with his kekkei genkai, something that will be etched into his memory for lifetime.
That was the night he had snuck into her tent and to his surprise the Hyuga slept like a baby when he slipped in her bed or even when he put his arm around her. He remembered how his heart beat sounded so loud in his ear while she slumbered so peacefully without a worry. He had then felt a hot rage burning him from the inside.
What if it was someone who wanted to kill her? What if an enemy got here in his place? What if they touch her?
He didn't even realise when he had pressed her to him so hard that she woke up literally terrified. He wasn't sorry for threatening her afterwards. He felt she deserved it.
Nobody should touch her but then those rouge ninjas tried to do it anyway. He was bedridden at the time because he had nearly died earlier in that mission. The Hyuga took care of him and it had again been months before they visited Konoha. He didn't want to step foot in Konoha not even when the Hyuga begged to take him to Tsunade or Sakura. No, he didn't care.
He had wanted to die. He had asked the Hyuga to kill him. It would have been an act of mercy but that damned girl couldn't even do that. She promised to save him when she could easily kill him. Why couldn't she fulfil his one wish?
I trust Hinata.
His annoying friend's voice could be heard and he understood that Naruto was right about her.
He knew that those ninjas had been keeping an eye on them for long and ambushed them thinking Sasuke would not be able to fight and that left Hinata at a vulnerable place.
What fools!
They were mere peasants in front of him and he squashed them like insects. How dare they think they could have her? She is mine.
They had injured her badly but he could heal her. He wasn't a medic so it had taken several days for her to gain her strength back and during those times she had grown close to him.
She could have died and he found himself obsessing over yet another thought. He wanted to keep her away from the fight. He wanted her to live as his life now depended on her. He used to take similar care of her then and found that he liked this- taking care of her.
"Do it Sasuke" She spoke softly but it was enough to bring him back to reality and he quickly brought a kunai from his pocket and began chopping off. He took extra care to make the ends look straight.
"Turn around"
She shifted and came face to face with him. His eyes roamed down but she kept her arms around her and he glared. She behaved as if he was stranger. He wasn't. He knew every details of her porcelain skin. He knew where a simple touch would drive her crazy. He knew what his kisses could do to her.
He dipped down and she moved back but not so quick as to avoid his lips capturing her in a sweet caress. He removed her limbs from her chest and he couldn't help but stare. Yeah she was beautiful but her scars even more so.
She might have seemed to notice where his eyes rested as she cowered away before he trailed his fingers down her neck to her wound. An admiration glowing red in his eyes.
"You are fucking beautiful"
Her chest fell up and down before he captured one of her breasts in his mouth, his tongue circling and dragging along her hardened buds. Her fingers wove themselves around his shoulders digging on the skin while her legs stretched like strings of an instrument ready to be released.
"Sasuke not here, please" She pleaded. So he detached himself from her, looked into her eyes and pecked her one more time before working on her growing bangs. He framed it perfectly shaping it how he liked.
He cleaned her and washed her hair once again before drying her. He didn't care that even in all these process his shirt was ruined.
He had lifted her up wrapping her in a towel and throwing one more around her head. He roughly patted her head and some her hair stood up due to the friction from intense rubbing.
He then grabbed a random kimono that he had shopped for her and chose a red obi to go with it. Soon she adorned the blue kimono and looked stunning. It was his colour and she looked far beautiful in them.
"Do you want to eat something?"
She nodded a yes and so he quickly prepared a meal for her while she sat there watching him with her mouth parted. Her eyes never left his form for once, scared if he disappeared.
Soon a plate was placed in front of her but she was still fixated on him.
"So you want revenge, eh?"
She jolted and was about to fall before Sasuke kept a firm hand on her waist. "Do you want revenge or not Hinata?"
"Y-yes"
"Then you have to wait because its better when the revenge is served cold" He laughed at her stunned expression, thinking how alike yet how different they both were.
A sinister smile spreading across his face.
"Who would know better? After all I have waited years to take my revenge"
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Peace and review. Long time no see. Hahah XD. So how have you guys been? I hope y'all are doing perfectly fine. I have been quite busy myself though.