A 16 year old Hinata walked past the gates of Konohagakure. Her hair in a ponytail as he bangs which were once cut clean and straight were now somewhat unkempt yet did not lose their shimmer. Her entire outfit was a light purple outfit very similar to what a Hyuuga training attire. The exception being rather than a one piece, it came as a bottom and blouse. Hinata took a deep sigh as she walked. This was going to be more difficult than she thought.
((((((Flashback)))))))
Hinata laid in her hospital bed as she looked up at her father. The life seemingly draining from her eyes.
" Do you understand Hinata?..." Hiashi said as he looked down at her. " The Main branch simply cannot tolerate this humiliation."
" I…..y-yes….." Hinata managed to whimper out before turning her head back up at the ceiling. Her face expressionless.
As they took their leave Hinata's mother looked back at her. " You had to know this was coming Hinata. We have done all we can with you. I understand Neji's skill but the fact remains he is a branch member and you fell to him, that is absolutely inexcusable."
All Hinata could do was give a slight nod. She couldn't do much else considering the state she was in after her fight with Neji in the Chuunin preliminaries.
They finally took their leave while Hinata just continued staring at the ceiling, all the positive feeling she had after refusing to give up completely diminished.
(((((End Flashback)))))
" Does this bring back any memories for you?" Hideki Nogi, president of the Nogi group asked.
Hinata looked to him and nodded reassuringly. " It has just been a very long time.
" I'm sure there are people you want to see. But first we must get settled in. The arena is not much further ahead."
Hinata and her employer continued their path while others followed. Many of which seemed to come from different walks of life.
Ahead of them stood a large arena.