Hey Everybody! Who's ready for another chapter!?
Chaotzu: I know I am. It's gonna be neat to see how Goku would grow up in another dimension.
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Chaotzu: Good thing your funny looking phone allowed me to call home. They'll be collecting the Dragon Balls as soon as they finish dealing with the whole situation with this Broly guy.
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All for Anime- The house is a slight mix of technology and Shenron's magic. I'll delve into the Demon Realm some, but this Fu is from a time before Dragon Ball heroes. You're about to find out about question 3. I kinda briefly summed up how Konoha in general saw the Nisekuma head in the second chapter, though it is kinda easy to look over. Number four is gonna have to wait a bit. Stay tuned for the answer to question number 5.
Inkaliber: With all that out of the way, let the rewriting begin! I don't own Dragon Ball, Naruto or the surprise third series. I do own OC characters, objects, concepts, and creatures unless stated otherwise.
Ichiraku's, Konoha
Usually Goku would be eating at Ichiraku's with Lee, Uncle Fu, or Grandpa Hiruzen. Today, however, he was on his own. Grandpa was doing boring Hokage stuff and Uncle Fu was training Lee right now. He didn't like being alone, but he didn't blame them. It was his fault that Uncle Fu started teaching Lee and Grandpa had to do the boring stuff so that others wouldn't have to.
He began to think over the options of who he could have brought along with him on this fine day. Tenten was pretty fun to hang out with, but she was currently engrossed in learning the ways of the forge. That one Neji kid seemed like he'd be pretty neat to hang around… if one could get past his cold exterior. Itachi-Ni was always so busy with the ANBU that the boy never really bothered to think about whether he would like to join him. The saiyan groaned as he rested his back against the chair.
He looked up to the sky, trying to get over his boredom. The way the clouds looked reminded him of a day from his past, a day he was surprised to almost forget. It was the day he made acquaintance with a very peculiar girl. He never got her name, but he couldn't shake the weird feeling he got that day. He could remember it like it was yesterday.
Flashback no Jutsu!
It was a day just like any other for the then six year old. He, Lee, and Tenten were playing ninja at the time, hoping to get in some exercise before the break was over. Goku had picked what he considered to be the best hiding place of all, a tree that he could hang upside-down from. His tail allowed him to grasp the limb above him, hiding himself perfectly within the trees. The boy chuckled as he watched his friends look all over for him.
"They'll never find me up here," thought Goku out loud, doing his best to whisper. He was about to call time when he heard whimpering nearby. He looked to his left to see a young girl being surrounded by a group of boys. He frowned as he quickly took in the situation. It was clearly not a friendly encounter.
The girl was short compared to the boys around her, her short black hair and lavender eyes conveying her attachment to the Hyūga clan. She wore a long-sleeved black shirt, black shorts, and black open toe shoes. The saiyan clenched his fists, realizing that this was not going to be a friendly encounter. The hairs on the back of his head stood up as he watched the skinnier member of the group push her, forcing her to fall on her hands and knees. "HEY!" He swung from the tree as he raced towards the group, Lee and Tenten looking in his direction.
He landed before the group, his fist against the ground. The boys looked his way, shocked by the sudden appearance of a third party. The monkey boy stood up, allowing the girl to get a good look of him. "Leave her alone!" The bigger one shook his head as he pounded his fists.
"Mind yer own business!" cried the bully. "This noble trash needs to pay for bumping into me and ruining my ice cream. Go off and bother someone else." The bully was about to return to his act, only for a hard punch to hit his gut. The boy stumbled back a bit, surprised by the pain. He looked to his opponent, only to pale as he recognized the poised tail at his rump.
"That wasn't a request. Leave her alone now." The bully scoffed as he looked to his partners, the two nodding as they slowly approached him.
"You nobles are all the same, freak. You think you're so high and mighty just because you have money. People like us should teach you a lesson!" The other boys attempted to grab the saiyan, only to be tripped by two sets of feet. Both boys fell right past their target, landing before their pal.
"Goku-sama is not like those nobles!" cried Lee in the boy's defense. "Otherwise he would not have such youthful friends like us!" Tenten sighed as she shook her head, embarrassed that the eyebrow boy had picked up his idol's phrase. The bully quickly took note of the situation, balling up his fist before rearing it back. He punched at Goku, only for the boy to catch it with his bare hand.
The saiyan pushed his opponent back, causing him to stumble and fall on his rear. The big kid scooted back as he tried to escape the potential beating he was about to receive. The monkey boy popped his knuckles as he towered over the bully.
"Boo," stated Goku. The bully screamed as he ran off, not wanting to see just how strong the group was. His lackies were quick to follow, not wanting to meet such a fate either. The saiyan began to wonder if it was common for big bullies to run off in terror in the presence of real power. He suddenly smiled as he looked to the little girl.
The Hyūga girl was at a loss for words, her eyes sparkling as she looked upon the lead member of the group. She had never had anyone stand up for her like this, not even within her own clan. "You okay?" The girl slowly nodded, unsure how to respond. "That's good!"
The saiyan pointed back at himself with his thumb. "My name's Goku. What's yours?" She was about to respond when the sound of running feet came her direction.
"Lady Hyūga!" cried a familiar voice. An older woman suddenly came up to the group, grabbing the girl by the hand. "You must not run off like that! Your father will have words with you for this." The girl seemed to be frightened by this piece of news, something that caught Goku off guard.
The woman quickly turned to the group, respectfully bowing to the saiyan in particular. "Thank you for finding her Sarutobi-san. May your journeys be safe." The woman pulled the child along in spite of her silent protests. That was the last time the saiyan had seen the girl for a long time.
Present Time
Goku's face softened as he let his mind wander away from him. Was the girl okay? Did she do something to get her thrown out of her clan? These were questions the saiyan never thought he would worry about over a kid he just met. Still, it bothered him that the woman had pulled the child away so quickly.
His train of thought was cut off as the hairs on his tail stood on end. He heard commotion over by the Hyūga compound, a malevolent energy coming from that way. He placed the yen given to him by Grandpa Hiruzen on the counter before running towards the scene. He hopped up a tree in order to get a better point of view, not wanting to be in trouble for breaking into the area. His eyes narrowed as he got a good look at the situation.
He noticed a man with a kunai walking up to the little girl, the child obviously scared out of her mind. The saiyan hummed as he looked over the girl, getting a strangely familiar feeling from her. She had raven colored hair that lowered to just below her forehead and a set of lavender eyes. She wore a cream-colored hooded-jacket with a fire symbol on the upper sleeves and fur around the cuffs and hem. Along with this she wore navy blue pants and open toed shoes.
Goku didn't know why the girl looked so familiar, his tail swaying as he looked her over one more time. He didn't deny that the girl looked kinda cute. He cut off those thoughts as the figure drew closer to the girl. The man twisted the blade in his hand, intent on using it if needed.
"I will have the Byakugan little Hyūga." whispered the man. The girl whimpered as she took a step back, unsure of what to do. If she screamed he would hurt her family, but he was gonna take her eyes. Was she really worthy of being the Hyūga heiress? She took another step back, only for the man to wag his finger.
He twisted his blade in his hand, a devious smirk on his face. "If I can't have your eyes, maybe I'll just take your sister instead?" The child gasped, her fear escalating even further. Knowing full well the man was taking advantage of child's innocence, Goku sprang into action. He quickly jumbled between a variety of hand signs, smoke bursting onto the limbs around him.
"Not gonna happen!" shouted the boy. Both parties looked over to find a small army of Goku Sarutobi rushing at them. The man just stood there wide eyed, surprised that he was found out. A group of them began to pummel him, dogpiling him in an instant. The villain tried to fight through the group, but they had a tight hold on him.
The original landed before the girl, quickly scooping her up in his arms. "Come on!" The girl let out a light yelp at the sudden movement, a blush forming on her face. The boy ran for the Hokage Mansion, ignoring the looks he got from the people down below. The clones puffed as the man cut right through them, quickly giving chase upon sight of the original. Goku ran across the rooftops, making sure to keep a firm grasp on the girl in his arms.
They were almost there when the assailant jumped in front of them. The saiyan leapt down into the alleyways, hoping to outrun the villain down there. He didn't get very far as an earth wall suddenly got in his way. He placed the young Hyūga on the ground before turning towards the man. They stood in that alley, sizing each other up.
"So this is the famous grandson of the Third Hokage. I have to say that I am impressed with your skills. Sadly, it's time to die." The villain prepared to go into a sprint, only to stop as a kunai landed in front of him. The man looked up to find what had to be one hundred clones of the boy standing along the rooftops.
He turned to leave the area, only for a new wall to cover his escape route. The boys readied their kunai, anger gleaming in their eyes. The man laughed nervously as he held his hands in a "T" position. "Time out." Goku glared at the man, pointing his own kunai at him.
"Get him!" The entire village could hear the man's pain filled screams. A dust cloud enveloped the beatdown, only a few fists and the man's ligaments seeming to pop up. One Goku clone grabbed the man's leg with both hands, biting down with a lot of force. The boy turned to the girl, a smirk present on his lips.
The girl seemed to be mesmerized by the saiyan, a smitten smile on her face. "He won't be bothering you for a long time. Are you alright?" The girl slowly nodded, her face blushing slightly.
"I… I'm fine Goku-kun," answered the girl. Goku frowned in confusion. He didn't remember meeting this girl before. Unless… His eyes widened as the form of the little girl formed over his new companion.
"It's you! From the forest last year!" The girl nodded slowly, blushing a little more at being found out. The saiyan smiled as he rubbed the back of his head. "I never really got your name back then."
"My n…name is Hinata." The boy hummed to himself, thinking the name over a few times. He was about to make some more small talk when some Anbu finally arrived. One of them had to hold back their laughter as they saw the assailant hogtied by a bunch of Goku clones. The boys popped out of existence, the saiyan laughing at the memories they provided.
"Help me!" cried the man. "The tailed freak kidnapped the Hyūga heiress." The group of shinobi remained silent as another figure walked out from between them. The man paled as a clone of the saiyan stood before him, a confident smirk on his face. One wearing a bird mask stepped forward, having a kunai at the ready.
"Arrest that man immediately." ordered The lead ANBU. The man struggled as the ANBU picked him up, trying to find some way to escape. "You are charged with assault on a child, the heiress of one of the largest clans in the village no less and attempting to steal her dojutsu. You bring shame to Kumogakure with your actions. Take him to T and I."
The man pleaded his innocence to the men as he was dragged away. The bird masked man stretched his hand out to Hinata. "Are you alright?" The heiress nodded in response before sadly looking towards her hands.
"He threatened to hurt my family," answered Hinata. "I'm not strong enough to do anything." Goku sighed before rubbing the girl's head, earning a hard blush. She looked up to see him smile, his eyes confident and powerful.
"A kid with such a big heart is hard to come by." stated the saiyan. "Do you want to get stronger Hinata-chan?" Hinata hesitantly shook her head, unsure of what the boy was getting at. The saiyan nodded his head, his smile turning into a grin. "That settles it. I'm gonna train with ya to make sure that happens."
The girl's eyes widened in response. She wasn't expecting the boy of her dreams to suddenly declare that he was going to help her. Goku stared at the ANBU captain for a bit, the man saying nothing as he stood still. The man knew the saiyan well enough to know he meant what he said. The man wouldn't stop him, knowing full well just how badly the girl needed the help.
It was honestly shameful in his eyes that such a bright young girl was squandered by the elders of her clan. A certain someone popped into his mind before he shook his head. He turned to one of the other ANBU, one wearing a dragon mask.
"Keep an eye on them, Ryu, and don't let harm befall them." said the lead ANBU. The concealed man nodded in response. The lead shinobi leapt off, leaving the group behind. Goku smirked as the ANBU turned his attention them.
"You can take off the mask now Uncle. We both know I won't be able to do it by myself." The Anbu laughed as he removed his mask, revealing himself to indeed be Fu.
"Man are your energy reading skills off the charts kid." laughed the purple man. "I'm gonna have to start hiding my energy when I want to surprise you. Let's head back and get you two fed." The kids stood up as the time traveler flew upwards. Goku hunched over in front of Hinata, the smirk still plastered on his face.
"Get on Hinata." The heiress hesitated a bit before fulfilling the boy's request. He flew after his adopted Uncle, Hinata holding on tight as not to fall off. They arrived at Fu's magic house, entering the building. The group entered the building, the saiyan quickly setting his passenger down.
"You can set your jacket on the rack over there Hyūga-chan. I like to keep it warm in here and we don't need you burning up." Hinata grasped at the hem of her jacket, unsure of what to do. Knowing that there would be questions either way, the girl did as requested. She wore a long sleeved black shirt much like the one from when she was younger, save for a red stitching along the side.
Goku quickly pulled a seat out at the table for the young girl, earning yet another blush. Fu chuckled to himself as he watched the boy push in the seat. It didn't take long for lunch to be ready. The saiyan chowed down on his many portions, earning a concerned look from Hinata. "Don't worry about him. This is a light meal to him."
The girl sputtered in response to this, surprised that her crush could eat so much. Noticing the eyes on him, the boy slurped up what had to be his fifth bowl. He chuckled as he rubbed the back of his head, a blush forming on his face. The purple man began washing the dishes as the two kids sat in the dojo. Goku patted his lap as they awaited the man's return.
"So… Hinata-chan… how's your day been?" The boy leaned forward, mentally scolding himself over his choice in question. The girl looked away nervously, not used to the attitude directed towards her.
"O… other than being attacked it's been p…pretty good," answered the heiress. "It is h...honestly nice to see you again." The saiyan nodded, happy that he hadn't messed up. He didn't know exactly why he became nervous, but it was water under the bridge now. He was about to continue when a nearby door opened up.
The boy straightened in his seat as Fu brought over a gi. It was purple with his logo on the front right of the top. Accompanying it was a dark blue t-shirt, a yellow sash, and black shoes with white cloth around the entrance. He handed the outfit to Hinata, the girl looking to him in confusion. The man seemed to understand as he gestured to the new uniform.
"First thing your gonna do is wear something proper for training." answered Fu. "That jacket can't be too comfortable during the summer. I'll warn you this once, the shirt is weighted. It'll help you train your endurance." The girl nodded as she looked over the outfit.
She stepped into another room, quickly changing into her suit. She came out later wearing the uniform, holding her hands close to her chest. Goku smiled as she looked to him. He had swapped his casual orange shirt for a weighted one with a black version of his uncle's logo. Hinata walked over to the guys, the saiyan rubbing the back of his head as he flashed her a toothy grin.
"You look like a real fighter Hinata." commented Goku. "It's a good look for you." Hinata blushed deeply at those words.
"Th...thank you Goku-kun." thanked the heiress. Fu smiled, catching the honorific. He could tell that the outfit was already difficult for the girl to handle, something that caused his smile to drop slightly. The outfit was specifically chosen for the average girl at her age, meaning something was off. Deciding to save it for later, the purple man clapped his hands together.
"Alright, let's take this to the dojo," instructed the man. The children followed him into the large room, the girl looking around in interest. The group sat in the middle of the mat, the duo sitting across from the master. "Goku, you'll have to take it back a huge notch since Hinata's just starting." The saiyan gave his uncle a thumbs up with a smirk.
"Got it!" agreed the boy. Fu entered a meditative position, motioning for the kids to do the same. They both entered the same pose, albeit Hinata started to but decided she was too close to Goku and moved before she committed. The man held his hands together, allowing them to overlap each other. He looked to the heiress, his smile quickly returning to normal.
"We'll start with an explanation. I'm sure you've heard about chakra, Hinata." Hinata nodded in confirmation. It was necessary for her to learn due to the nature of her kekei genkai, so she was taught about the energy at an early age. "Well today we'll learn about the one of the energies that make up chakra."
The girl nodded her head, intrigued by this new information. "Ki is the spiritual aspect of Chakra, and the life force of all living things." Fu looked between the two children, seeming to contemplate something. He quickly turned his gaze back to Goku. "Why don't you show her Sport?"
"Sure!" The boy quickly generated a sphere of ki, shocking the heiress with the sudden burst. "Don't worry about it Hinata-chan. I've got a handle on it." Hinata nodded as she leaned closer, mesmerized by the energy.
How could Goku-kun produce a ball of light with his hands? So this was the energy known as Ki? It was definitely an interesting sight to see. She reached out to touch the orb, only to hear Fu clear his throat.
"Wouldn't do that if I were you. It may look pretty but it could burn your hand." Hinata jerked back, frightened by the explanation. She noticed the look on Goku's face, noting the slight blush that formed. Her face soon followed suit as she realized how close she had leaned in. She backed up a bit in order to give them both some breathing room.
Fu watched Goku's tail wag for a bit, something he had never seen before. He suddenly got an idea as he returned his attention to the heiress. "Why don't you look at it with your Byakugan?" Hinata hesitated, unsure if it was a smart idea. Nevertheless, she activated the Hyūga clan's famous dojutsu.
She was stunned by what she saw to say the least. No chakra was entering the sphere, yet she could see an outline of the energy. Furthermore, she could see that Goku's chakra seemed to leak out of his system. The same aura that surrounded the energy sphere seemed to cover him as well. She looked up as the orb dissipated to see Goku with a shocked face.
"I made you go blind!" Hinata blinked a few times, unsure how to respond. Fu tried to hold back a laugh, amused by the boy's outburst. "We gotta get you to a doctor or maybe a sage or…" The Hyūga heiress blushed as she returned her eyes to normal, quickly waving her hands in defense.
"That was just my Byakugan!" cried Hinata. The boy suddenly stopped as he looked the girl in the eye. "It allows me to see the chakra flow of a person, even if they're in a different room or far away. I'm okay." She saw Goku's eyes go starry as he placed both hands on her shoulders.
"That's awesome! I wish I could do that!" Fu cleared his throat, getting the duo's attention. The saiyan released his friend as he slowly returned to his prior position.
"In addition to the chakra flow, if my hypothesis is correct, you should be able to view the ki of a person in a visual way as well." The Hyūga nodded in response, silently confirming the theory. "Now Hinata, I need to do a test. If you can pass it, it means we can teach you to use ki." The girl gulped at the mention of a test, bad memories entering her mind.
"A...and if I f...f...fail?" asked Hinata. The purple man let his smile soften as he looked over the girl. She was clearly afraid of failure, though the cause seemed to elude the man. He shook his head as he stood up from his position.
"We'll cross that bridge when we get there." He then proceeded to use the seal test he used on Lee. He gave her the same warning about feeling exhaustion. He then pushed energy into the mark, causing it to glow. Hinata suddenly began to feel weary, though she could feel something trying to spark deep down.
She kept quiet, desperately trying to cling on. Fu started to see it in her face, preparing to end it himself at a moment's notice. He started feel something emanating from the Hyūga, however. It was like a spark was trying to ignite, something that was not common in most. Hinata soon looked towards Goku, noticing his worried expression.
Something clicked inside as a well of determination hit her. She began to pull on the energy herself, forcing it to roar into a small flame. A light aura began to swell around her, much smaller than the aura Lee radiated the day prior. She felt the fire begin to grow as she tried to force it more. Slowly but surely, however, the heat began to reach a peak.
Fu looked into the girl's eyes, sensing the same thing that she was feeling. It was almost as if they were starting to change color, yet something inside of her was trying to push the power back. The seal finished, dissipating much faster than before. Hinata tried to keep herself from falling, but she couldn't stop herself. Goku caught her before she could hit the ground, her hair becoming rougher as it fell forward.
"Is she okay!?" asked the saiyan with concern. Hinata moaned as she regained her energy. Her hair remained messy as she looked to the duo.
"What happened?" asked Hinata. Goku set her down on a mat, allowing her to sit up. Fu could still sense the small fire burning, even as the outside source was pushing it down. There was a familiar feeling to this, but he couldn't quite place it. He looked down at Hinata, slightly disappointed in her actions.
"Despite my warning you waited out the pull." sighed Fu. "You could have ended your career as a ninja right here. Trying to draw out more ki can pull away from the chakra already coursing through your veins. If you couldn't complete the test by that point, you'd have no more chakra than a common civilian." Hinata frowned, doubts beginning to swarm her mind once more.
Of course she would do something so reckless in the search for strength. The purple man suddenly smirked as he rubbed his chin. "What happened after the seal finished intrigued me." The heiress looked up at the master, confusion ever present in her eyes. Something that happened… intrigued the man?
Seeing as no comment was made, the man decided to continue. "There's a small fire burning deep in there, being repressed by some undetectable force. It's so familiar, but it's so dim I can't place where I've felt it before. Nevertheless, it is ki. I think special training sessions at this time of day should do wonders for the weeks ahead."
The girl couldn't believe what she was hearing. She actually had something that made her worth something. The purple man looked to his nephew with a smirk. "Goku, you'll be here to support her ok?" The boy nodded his head as he sent Fu a determined smirk.
"I said I'd train with her so why wouldn't I?" answered Goku. "I won't stop until she's exactly where she wants to be, and I never go back on my word." Hinata couldn't help the smile on her face, the girl truly touched by the declaration. No one ever helped her this much, let alone go through so much trouble just for her. It was nice.
She quickly changed into her original attire, holding her new one tight in her arms. She walked away from the building as the family waved her goodbye. When she was far away enough, she slid her gi into her outfit. It wasn't usually well received when a clan member got outside help, so she made a note to hide the outfit. Nevertheless, she went home that night with a huge smile on her face.
Days Later
Goku and Uncle Fu were sparring in the dojo, awaiting their newest training partner. Hinata had yet to show, something that worried the saiyan. She looked so excited to join them in training, so it made sense that she would get there as soon as possible. In fact, that's how it worked for the past few days. She was a regular sight a the dojo, even meeting Lee once again just yesterday.
Could the over excitable boy have driven her off? The questioning thought distracted the boy long enough for his uncle to get a gut punch in. In retaliation, Goku threw a hard right. His uncle blocked the attack, sending him a teasing brow. The boy smirked as he wrapped his tail around the man's neck, causing him to gag. The boy spun around to quickly hit the man in the cheek.
He was about to go in for a kick but stopped as he felt a familiar energy accompanied by an unknown. The battle was brought to an end by a sudden knock on the door. Fu answered to find Hinata standing there with another child standing beside her. The boy had long brown hair tied in a ponytail, and the Byakugan. He wore a beige-colored shirt, a dull blue shirt beneath that, and mesh armor beneath that. The boy also wore dark brown shorts, blue shinobi sandals, and wrapped bandages around his right arm, chest, and right leg.
Hinata looked sad as she wore her previous outfit, something Goku took notice of. He quickly recognized the boy with her. It was Neji Hyūga; his classmate and the boy in running for rookie of the year. The saiyan could tell that this was not going to be a pleasant visit. Ignoring his classmate's presence, the older Hyūga looked to the purple man.
"Greetings," began the boy. "Are you Nisekuma-san?" The teen quickly grasped the situation, a small frown on his face.
"That would be me." answered Fu. "May I ask why you decided to accompany Hinata-chan today?" Hinata looked at the kid like she was telling him to stop. The boy once again ignored his surroundings as he looked up at the man.
"I'm afraid that the clan cannot allow her to participate in this training. She has far better teachers at the compound." Goku burst in front of his uncle, a scowl on his face.
"Says who!?" shouts Goku. Neji seemed surprised by the sudden appearance of the boy. He didn't know his classmate would be here. He soon composed himself as he shook his head.
"Says the clan, which includes me. It is no good for her to learn a style that clashes with the Hyūga style." The saiyan growled as he got up in the other boy's face, showing off his rare yet famous aggression.
"And who says you can tell Hinata what she wants? In all honesty she looked relieved to be out of that hot and sweaty jacket. Do you want her to burn up in this summer heat, Neji-baka!?" His classmate scoffed at the insult, his pride hurting slightly.
"I'm her protector as of a few months ago, meaning I am to protect the clan's honor. If you are upset, don't be. It was fated that she wouldn't learn here." Neji was grabbed by the collar, shocking the group. Hinata looked on in surprise as her crush sent a hard glare at the Hyūga boy.
"To heck with fate! If she wants to train with us then let her, if not then fine! Fate is just a bunch of mumbo jumbo to either put you down or make you cocky!" Neji pushed him off, rage clearly growing despite his calm demeanor. Who was this boy to question his philosophy?
The monkey boy shook his head before carefully grabbing Hinata's shoulder. "Hinata, get your gi on. I've been waiting to teach you how to call on your energy." The girl did not follow as she pulled her hand away, shocking the boy.
"No…" denied Hinata. "I can't." Goku's eyes widened, disappointment clear on his face. Neji looked at him, a spiteful look in his eyes.
"There you have it," accepted the boy. "She said no." The saiyan looked between the two, baffled by what he just heard. After unlocking that fire, she was just gonna stop 'cause someone told her too. From the smile she had on her face when she ran home, she looked excited to do more.
The older Hyūga grabbed Hinata by the shoulder, satisfied with his success. "Come Hinata-sama. Let us go…" His words were cut off as the girl shrugged him off, surprised by her sudden strength.
"No Neji." The boy's shock seemed to have no end today as he looked to the heiress. Was he hearing this right? She was actually going against the elders?
"Excuse me?" The girl said nothing as she held her hands together. She finally mustered up her courage as she looked to Neji.
"I want to do this, more than anything I've ever wanted in my life. I cannot bring myself to do so, however, as the elders took my gi away. I cannot dishonor Nisekuma-sensei's dojo like this." The Hyūga boy shook his head in denial.
"They were unworthy of an heiress. Wearing an outfit that bore a symbol other than the clan's was trouble in and of itself." The heiress stomped her foot, something that caught the group off guard.
"That gives you no right to take what's mine! I want them back." Goku smirked, knowing the real Hinata had come out. This was the girl that came about during their training, the one that hides behind her timid shy persona. The older clan member crossed his arms defiantly.
"Think about my words Hinata. If their unworthy of an heiress, then where do you think they went?" Hinata started to tear up, realization suddenly dawning on her. "They were most likely burned." Goku's eyes widened as he looked to the other boy.
Those jerks would burn an outfit she liked just because they didn't like it? What the heck was with that!? The potential rookie of the year decided to continue as he went uninterrupted. "Are you really so blind that you would sully the clan with this kind of attitude. It is clear that you sought them out because you are weak in both power and will."
The boy didn't have a chance to continue as he received a powerful kick to the jaw. He flew through the air for a bit before catching himself on the ground. He looked up to see Goku land before him, a tint of yellow flashing in the saiyan's eyes.
"WHY DON'T YOU TELL YOUR ELDERS TO BACK OFF!?" roared the boy. "I'M THROUGH WITH YOU!" Hinata knew she had to salvage the situation, but she was too frightened by her crush's power to do anything. Thankfully, Fu stepped in between the two boys.
"Hold on there, sport!" soothed the master. "No one was hurt by what happened. No need to get your pants in a twist. I have more gi where that came from." The saiyan shook his head in denial, still giving off pressure.
"I don't care. They try to keep her from doing what she wants, they make her wear a big jacket all year round, they take her new clothes and burn them, he calls her weak, and now they made her cry. This...is...personal." Fu knew there was no stopping Goku. If he did, it would just come out later.
An idea quickly crossed the purple teen's mind. It was something that he probably should've thought of sooner, especially knowing how his saiyan nephew was. He quickly shifted his gaze between both boys.
"How about this then? I propose a match to settle this dispute. If Neji wins, we let this all go. If you win, Hinata has her way." Goku frowned even more.
"But Hinata still doesn't have a say if..." Goku's argument was cut off by a hand on his shoulder. Hinata looked at him, a pleading look in her eyes. Right then and there. He could tell that she was placing her trust in his hands. Neji stood tall, his hands clenched in anger.
"I accept," said Neji. "I'm fated to win today, so this should not take long." Goku growled, placing a hand defensively in front of his friend. Fu motioned them to come inside, the children following as instructed. When they were all inside, the teen decided to show off some magic.
"Take us to a wasteland where we won't be bothered." ordered Fu. Goku sounded off his confusion, only to silence as the windows flashed. His uncle walked outside, the others quickly following behind. The children's eyes widened as they looked upon the new scenery before him. A rocky terrain stood before them, a stark contrast to the hidden village.
"HOLY COW!" cried Goku. "Since when could you do this!?" Fu ignored his nephew as he looked around. He was searching for a familiar energy signature, surprisingly still sensing Konohagakure. The man chuckled as he shook his head.
'We didn't even leave the time branch.' He then turned to his audience, noticing their surprise. "Here are the rules. No killing or disembodiment and, Goku, no flight unless necessary. Other than that go all out."
Both combatants nodded, albeit Neji was confused about the no flight rule. They distanced themselves from each other, the tension building between them. When they were far enough, each got into a fighting stance. Hinata stood beside Fu as he refereed the match. A single, lone breeze blew through the land.
A tumbleweed rolled through the area, only for the wind to make it turn back. Goku suddenly unloaded his energy in a display of power, almost blinding the Byakugan wielding boy. "Hajime!" Goku rushed Neji, the boy still reeling from. The Hyūga blocked his opponent's arm as he swung it at him, shocked by the force he was exerting.
If he didn't know any better, he would think he was trying to stop a large boulder. The boy was brought out of his shock when Goku gave him a kick to the gut. The saiyan wrapped his tail around Neji's ankle, causing the boy to gasp for air. He tripped the talented kid and sent him flying with a punch. Neji barely caught himself as Goku backflipped and once again entered his stance.
Neji pulled out a kunai as he rushed Goku, intent on keeping his word. Goku pulled out his kunai in return to block the weapon. They clashed blades for a bit until the saiyan grabbed the Hyūga's arm and threw him overhead. Neji grabbed the back of Goku's head and pulled him around. He kicked Goku to the side, bringing a pained expression to the boy's face.
He pushed Neji away before throwing a punch, which was returned in kind by his opponent. The two clashed fists for a bit, neither breaking a sweat. Neji stabbed Goku in the arm, eliciting a sharp yelp from the saiyan. He then hit the alien in the forehead, causing a bit of blood to leak out. Hinata almost ran to stop the match, but Fu held his hand out.
She took a closer look at the battle, her gaze softening as she noticed the smirk on his face. The saiyan kicked his opponent back, grabbing at his injured arm. Neji took a few steps back, quickly regaining his composure.
"You may as well forfeit," berated the prick. "You are injured to the point where continuing this match would be pointless. Fate stands against you." Goku chuckled to himself, causing his opponent to raise a brow. "What's so humorous?"
"You think you've won but the battle hasn't even started yet," began the monkey boy. "For every tear Hinata shed, I'll make you wish you were never born! I'll do anything to protect my precious people because that's my nindo; my ninja way!" As Goku finished this declaration, he dissipated into a puff of smoke. Both Hyūga's were shocked by the scene before them, though none were more surprised than Neji.
The Hyūga boy suddenly jumped back at the feeling of intense heat. This was the right choice as two large fireballs came straight at him, creating an explosion upon impact with the ground. He looked to see two of Goku standing side by side as the dust settled. They smirked as they noticed their opponent's hand shaking.
"How is this possible!?" asked Neji. "You shouldn't be able to use that jutsu. It's Jonin level!" One of the monkey boys waved his finger in denial.
"I've been training with the Hokage a lot." answered Goku's voice from behind him. He turned to see five more Goku clones standing in wait. "Once I watched him do it and I just picked up the technique from there. Truth be told I had to work hard to master it." One of the clones snapped his fingers, the others taking a step closer at the command.
The Hyūga raised his fists in preparation for a fight when he noticed movement around the area. Multiple Goku clones appeared from behind surrounding rock formations. It became very clear to the prodigy that he had underestimated the power of his opponent. The saiyan frowned as the remaining clones took fighting stances, some brandishing kunai. "I'm not gonna go easy on the jerk that messed with my friend."
Neji growled as he weighed his options carefully. This match was a mistake that might defy... No. He would not give up now! It was his fate to win!
He prepared himself as the clone army ran at him. He had no other choice. He shifted into a new stance, causing Hinata to gasp. A few Goku's stopped in their tracks, probably waiting to see what was going on. He spun around, the world seeming to slow down around him.
"Five trigrams seven palms!" The boy seemingly formed a barrier around himself, destroying the clones that made contact with it. The last one remaining managed to touch his shoulder. It was then that Goku discerned the weakness of the technique. He made more clones and ran for him again, this time not stopping.
Neji repeated the move, annoyed that his opponent seemed to have no learning capacity. A bunch of Goku clones dissipated into smoke, blocking the view. Neji hummed in satisfaction over the results, only for two fists to hit him square in the face. He flew back for a bit, rolling as he landed on the ground. He looked up to see two of the Goku clones walking out of the settling dust.
Neji moved to resume his prior stance, only to receive a kick to the side. The saiyan grabbed the back of his opponent's outfit, throwing him across the battlefield. Goku stood by as he watched the other boy slowly begin to rise. It would seem that victory was within his grasp. Fu's eyes narrowed as he noticed the sudden entry of another power.
Neji pounded the ground in anger, spitting blood from his mouth. How could he, a member of the elite Hyūga clan, lose to a brute such as this!? There was no way any normal child should be this strong! It was his fate to win! Suddenly, a line of energy seemed to flow through the boy's head.
A burst of dark energy rose from Neji, shocking both of the energy sensors in the area. Fu knew what was going on, having seen these effects himself. He had to stop this here and now. He flew towards the downed boy, hoping to knock him out before he could do any damage. He was shocked when said child hit a pressure point, forcing him to skid across the ground.
Neji clenched his fists as he looked to his opponent, suddenly taking off in a new burst of speed. Goku blocked the attack, though it stung to do so. The prodigy quickly struck at every point on the boy's body, earning a cry of pain in response. Hinata's heart began to pump wildly as she watched the event go on, helpless to stop it. She growled as she watched her crush fall to the ground, landing on his back.
"Stop it," mumbled the heiress. "Stop…" Neji pulled out a kunai as he stood above his downed opponent. He raised the blade, preparing to put an end to this match permanently. Fu slowly rose as he prepared to make his move, but something caught his attention.
"Your fate today, Sarutobi Goku, is to die!" roared the Hyūga boy. Goku was powerless to stop the out of control boy as he brought his kunai down upon him. Before any damage could be done, however, Neji was launched off of his opponent. He looked up, expecting a Goku clone or that stupid uncle of his. He was shocked when he saw Hinata's jacket go flying.
Hinata had her head down, her black long-sleeved shirt rolled up at the sleeves. Neji growled at the heiress. What was she doing!? "This is my fight Hinata! Stay out of it!"
Fu suddenly felt a huge ki spike come from their direction. It was Hinata's fire and it was burning brightly. The girl became engulfed in her energy once again, a few glowing markings searing on her back.
"STOP IT!" shouted Hinata. She ran at Neji, fury in her eyes. He raised his hand to block, but she was too fast. She gave him a huge punch to the cheek, quickly following with a kick to the side. The boy had no time to recover as the grabbed him by the arm.
She threw him into the air, watching as he spun around a bit. Neji was in too much of a daze over the development to stop what came next. Hinata reared her fist back just as her cousin came within striking range, hitting him square in the jaw. He landed back first into a nearby rock spire, leaving an indent in the surface.
He fell to the ground, a pain ringing through his head. The boy slowly got up, spitting something hard out of his mouth. His eyes widened as he recognized the object as one of his teeth, the object accompanied by blood. The dark energy engulfed him again, roaring as he grabbed his head. He was about to take a step forward when he saw the look in Hinata's eyes.
It reminded him of a certain someone he once knew, back when he was a boy. She was without fear as she stood between him and his target. "You're supposed to be my protector! That means you're forbidden to harm me, lest you damage the clan's honor." Neji's eyes widened, the boy fully well knowing the truth behind her words.
Being the clan heiress, he wasn't allowed to let harm come to her, let alone harm her himself. In fact, everything he was currently doing flew in the face of everything his father had taught him. Hinata took a step forward, her scowl not wavering. "You have two choices; either you give in, or you fight me. Which will it be Neji; the clan's honor, or fate?"
The boy knew the obvious answer, yet a pain filled his head before he could give it. A force was telling him to go with option B, as if no other choice was available. He couldn't, however, because he was tasked with Hinata's protection. He fought with himself over… No.
This wasn't himself in any way, shape, or form. Something... someone was pushing him, using him. He started to pull at the hair on the side of his head. He screamed as he pushed the outside influence out of his head. The dark energy dissipated, leaving Neji an unconscious shell.
He fell to the ground, Hinata following suit due to a lack of energy. Fu caught both children, keeping an eye on the horizon. Goku ran over to him, worried about his friend.
"What just happened!?" shouted the saiyan. "What was that energy!?" Fu ignored his nephew as he continued to ask questions. He didn't want to answer any of the boy's inquiries right now. He knew he didn't like what it would mean.
He looked at Hinata, the space between his eyes wrinkling. He now knew exactly what kind of energy was coming from her, his mind running through various forms of reasoning. How did one of them get here, in a time where they do not exist? He rubbed over her back, only to frown as he felt some warm spots. These were like when his energy unlocking seal was active, only this was more like an afterthought at best.
Why was something this big sealed away? What secret does the Hyūga clan hide? Fu couldn't even begin to describe how all of these mysteries made him feel. Not wanting to hear Goku repeat himself or see if he was correct about who the culprit was, Fu flew back to his house with both Hyūga youths in his arms. The house disappeared from sight, a lone figure watching over its disappearance with interest.
Darkness was all he saw as his eyes remained shut. Neji groaned as he held his head, opening his eyes to find himself in a dojo of some sort. He suddenly remembered the recent events, feeling stupid for letting someone else control him. He looked around frantically until his eyes found Hinata. She was on a mat next to him with a wet cloth over her forehead.
The boy looked to his hands, anger building up in him. He felt around his mouth, quickly finding the spot where his tooth was knocked right out of him. The boy knew he deserved the hit, but that didn't make it hurt any less. He turned when he heard a door slide open, watching as Fu entered the room. The Hyūga gestured to Hinata with his head, not feeling like moving from his position.
"What happened to her?" asked Neji. The purple teen said nothing as he placed a potted plant nearby. He pulled a few beans off before looking to the boy.
"She tapped into a lot of energy." answered Fu. "She wasn't even trained in how to control it and yet she used it to increase her strength. It was at the cost of all her energy, however. If you hadn't got a hold of yourself and actually attacked her, she'd have been helpless." Neji looked over to Hinata again, sorrow ladened in his face.
He felt his cheek again, the pain from his missing tooth returning full swing. Fu suddenly handed him one of the beans. "Eat this. It should fix you right up." Neji was hesitant, but whatever Nisekuma-san was teaching made Hinata strong enough and fast enough to surprise him, so he decided to go ahead.
He ingested the bean, still unsure about what to do. Instantly, his energy was restored and the pain in his jaw was go... His tooth was back! The boy found no words could comprehend the impossible odds that just occurred.
"What was that!?" Fu chuckled as he shook his head. This was the reaction he was expecting from the bean's reveal.
"That was a senzu bean. They have amazing healing capabilities. People with far worst injuries have recovered with it, but illnesses are kinda off the table. It has even saved people from the brink of death. They're extremely rare, so don't go telling people about them."
Hinata groaned, drawing the duo's attention. Neji sighed as he shook his head. Never in his wildest dreams did he expect that his weaker cousin could have such power. If this man's training could make her that strong in one day, then that means he for once in his life owes someone an apology. Sure the power appeared in a rage burst, but that was still power that could be accessed without anger.
The boy made up his mind, quickly rising to his feet. He quickly entered a respectful bow, catching the man off guard.
"I apologize. I didn't recognize your talent and I quickly misjudged your teaching. I hope for no bad blood between our two clans." Fu smirked, happy to have something resolved today.
"So you're gonna let Hinata have her way?!" asked a voice from the next room over. Fu walked in the direction of the voice. He opened a sliding door to see Goku standing there with a glass to his ear. Goku stood there for a few minutes before realizing that he was caught, giggling as he returned the cup to his uncle. Neji shook his head as he turned to the duo.
"There's still one requirement that I must enforce." Goku frowned. "I must keep an eye on her to ensure her safety. Therefore, you will be expecting both of us at the appointed time." The saiyan's expression did a 180 as he fist pumped. Neji just wanted to see how Hinata got stronger.
"Then the verdict falls to Hinata." proclaimed Fu. "You can stop pretending to sleep and give us your answer." Hinata blushed as her eyes ripped open. She sat up quickly as the boys looked her way. Trying to gain some composure, she slowly stood up and looked at the group.
"I will continue to learn from master Fu." answered Hinata with a determined look in her eyes. "It is my firm belief that he can train me beyond that of the elders' chosen instructors." Neji bowed his head in acceptance, Fu's smile growing as a result. Hinata looked over to Goku, excitement visible from the smile on her face. She tilted her head, however, as she noticed the frightened gasp on his face.
"You both went blind!" shouted the saiyan. "We need to get more senzu beans, call a doctor, or something!" The others deadpanned as the boy continued to go over the various things they needed to do. Fu shook his head, smiling in embarrassment.
'Not that different from the original time.' thought the master. He honestly thought the boy would have remembered something so important. Neji facepalmed in disbelief, groaning in disappointment.
'I technically lost to this idiot.' thought Neji as he slid his hand down his face. 'I actually lost to a fool like this. Fate deemed my humiliation to be severe this day.' Hinata giggled as she returned her eyes to normal, her cousin quickly following. Goku sounded off his realization as he dropped his fist in his palm.
'I just explained this yesterday.' thought the heiress. A boisterous fit of laughter filled the room, but it didn't belong to the usual suspects. Hinata looked at the origin of the laughter, surprised to see that Neji of all people was the culprit. Goku frowned in response, crossing his arms with a harrumph.
"What's so funny!?" shouted Goku. The branch house member wiped a tear from his eye as he tried to regain his composure. Key word being "tried."
"Here I thought you were some kind of genius!" laughed Neji. "I did not recognize that you were actually an idiot!" The saiyan growled as he clenched his fist, only for his face to go neutral as a thought crossed his mind. He grinned evilly as he rolled his shoulders.
"And who's the one who lost to this 'idiot' again?" Neji's laughter came to a stop as he allowed a frown to grow on his face. Goku let loose a fit of laughter, Hinata doing her best to not join him. It didn't take long for said heiress to obtain a new version of the outfit she lost. She elected to keep her long-sleeved shirt on, having her usual coat wrapped around her waist.
Her and Neji bowed to the family, receiving one in kind. The duo turned around as they made their leave, Goku waving them goodbye. "See ya tomorrow guys!" He then bumped his Uncle with his elbow. "How much do ya wanna bet Neji will quit when he realizes you're training Lee too?"
"I give it a fifty-fifty," replied the man. "It all depends on how determined he actually is to get stronger." To the surprise of both individuals, Neji did not quit as soon as Lee met with him. The cousins would even return every week, save for rare family occurrences.
Whenever Goku wasn't training on his own or with Uncle Fu and Hinata, he actually hung out with Neji. Things were still a little awkward between them, specifically when it came to school time activities. Things took a turn for the better, however, when Neji engaged in a conversation not related to school or training. Ever since then, the Hyūga had wormed his way into the saiyan's friend group. It would seem that fate shined brightly on the monkey boy, and that required investigation.
And that, my dear readers, is how Goku met Hinata. I initially planned to have the chapter remain as it previously was, with the Uchiha Massacre included, but then I came up with something that would change the story significantly. As for what that change is, you'll just have to wait and see. I also threw in a little flashback to when Goku first met Hinata and made this chapter a form of reunion for them. How that will change their friendship dynamic will be a question for later.
In any case, what did you think of the chapter? Did you like the changes made? How about Hinata's big power moment? Let me know in a review down below and I'll try to get back to you ASAP. This is Inkaliber, signing off… right after a surprise Omake!
Omake: Naruto's Jutsu Catalogue
Naruto sighed to himself as he sat back in his chair. His mind was racing faster than a cheetah, making it hard to relax. There were so many cool jutsu out there in the world, some even more versatile than the substitution jutsu. He sighed as he shook his head once more. He grabbed at his head as Kurama let out a powerful growl.
'Okay!' roared the massive fox. 'What's wrong this time!? I'm trying to get some sleep here!' The blonde groaned as he rubbed his temples, doing his best to stave off the now massive headache he was having. Taking a deep breath, the boy sat up in his seat.
'I just wanna know about all the cool jutsu out in the world,' admitted Naruto. Kurama lifted himself up on his front paws, intrigued by the answer. 'I really want to be the best ninja I can be and there are so many awesome abilities that can help with that.' The fox seemed to be uncharacteristically energized as he stood up from his spot.
'Get up and get some paper Kit. I think it's time you catalogue some of the jutsu we both know.' Naruto's eyes widened in shock, unsure of what to do. 'Don't just stand there like an idiot! Move!'
'Alright! I liked you better when you were napping.' The comment went unchallenged as the boy set about the fox's request. He grabbed a large notebook and a set of pencils, placing them on the ground before him. He tapped the eraser on the first page as he awaited the next step.
'Today I'm going to share with you the knowledge of the Great Fireball Jutsu or, as it is called in the old language, Gōkakyū no Jutsu.' Naruto's smile widened into a grin as he wrote down both names of the technique. 'This technique was created by the accursed Uchiha clan, becoming one of their signature abilities. in fact they even used the Great Fireball Technique a coming of age right, with members not being considered true adults until they learned to perform it.' The blonde's eyes seemed to form stars in the pupils as he tapped his pencil against the page.
'Don't keep me in suspense Fuzzball! Tell me how it works!' The boy sounded off his pain as the fox smacked the floor of the mindscape.
'I WAS GETTING THERE YOU DISGRACEFUL BRAT!' Kurama took a moment to clear his throat before allowing his face to return to its neutral expression. 'The user kneads chakra in their body and turns it into fire, which they then expel from their mouth; the more chakra they use, the more flames that are produced. Sometimes the flames lack a distinct shape, being only a stream, but more often than not they take the form of a giant orb that maintains its shape until hitting a target.' The young Son quickly wrote the details down, not missing a beat.
'Just how powerful is this jutsu? I wanna learn it right now!' The fox boisterously laughed at this request, earning a confused look from his Jinchuriki. The beast wiped a tear from its eyes before settling down.
'You are nowhere near ready to use that jutsu unless you have a fire affinity, though that will be saved for later in your training. In any case, the fireball is powerful enough to crater the ground and vaporize the surroundings upon impact. It can leave some pretty nasty burns on living things, human or otherwise. With your current skill level and my chakra, you'd sooner burn your hands off then perform the technique.' Naruto gulped as he finished writing this piece of information.
'Yeah… I think I'll keep my hands. I kinda need them for jutsu and eating. So… what's next.' His face turned to a deadpan expression as he heard a familiar yawn.
'Now I've expended a good bit of energy I didn't wanna use to tell you about this move. I'm gonna go back to my nap. Just write what you know about the stuff the purple man taught you. Good evening.' With that salutation, Naruto found himself mentally alone once more. He hummed to himself as he looked down at the book.
That actually wasn't a bad idea. He quickly turned the page as he got to work writing down the first jutsu his uncle had taught him. He then moved on as he continued to list details and theories he had on the various techniques already in his arsenal. The fox sighed in relief, happy to finally have a break from the whining. Naruto would only stop when he smelt his grandfather's ramen.