Chapter 3

I'm back! Welcome everybody to the third chapter 'Sword of Power'. In this one is where Naruto meets the girl of the fic Hanabi Hyuga. Here Hanabi will be the twin sister of Hinata and I'll change a little bit the personality Hinata. Also, I decided the pairing. It is OlderHanabixNarutoxHarem. The harem will be:

Hinata

Tayuya

FemHaku

Temari

Ino (There is a good reason for her)

If you want to add someone or change one leave it on the reviews. Now that all is said and done, let's go to the story!

Legend:

"Talking."

'Thinking...'

Chapter 3: A Caged Bird Looking to Fly

"Hey Hayate."

"Yes Yugao-chan?"

"What exactly happened here?" Yugao asked seeing that many of the trees in the training field, where cut in half cleanly.

Hayate sighed feeling a headache coming. "Naruto. Let's go *cough* and find him."

Yugao nodded unsure of what her friend said. Naruto didn't have that much practice to cut a forest like this. But, knowing a little bit about Yamato, things can be different.

After getting inside the forest the saw more trees cut in half and then they started to listen the sound of metal hitting wood. Walking towards the sound they saw Naruto, hitting a tree with Yamato leaving small cuts but nothing to deep. His hair is even more silver now, with only one small fraction of it remaining in its blonde natural color.

He seemed tired.

Naruto was going to swing one more time his blade when Hayate grabbed his wrist stopping him and Naruto turned to him and glared at him.

"Why you stop me?" Naruto demanded but Hayate remained impassive.

"You need *cough* a rest." Hayate said sternly and Naruto shook his hand off Hayate grip and glared at him with all his might.

"I'll rest when I'm dead. For now, I need to become stronger." Naruto answered back and Hayate noticed the tiredness in his eyes.

"You might die *cough* if you don't rest. Did you stay *cough* here all night?"

"So what if I did?" Naruto said back and Hayate sighed combined with a cough.

"Today we're going to *cough* skip training. It is clearly that *cough* aren't in any condition of any physical activity." Hayate said in a stern and serious tone.

"But-"

"But nothing. Naruto-kun, you're tired. Go home for today. Tomorrow we will train." Yugao said and Naruto let out an irritated sigh.

"Fine. I'll come tomorrow. I'm going to sleep." Naruto said and walked back home leaving two worried shinobi on the training field.

"I'm going to *cough* call Inoichi." Hayate said and Yugao saw herself nodding her head, worried for the former blonde.

*Namikaze Compound*

"Naru! I was waiting for you! What where you doing outside?" Momo questioned as she saw her older brother walk into the house. Just as he told her yesterday, she woke up early to have breakfast only the two of them.

"I was busy. Now I'm going to sleep." Naruto said trying to pass Momo but the girl got in front of him, arms crossed and pouting. Naruto sighed as he passed a hand through his now silver hair.

"Fine. Let's do this quickly. I'm tired."

Momo cheered as she rushed to the table and where two plates of scrambled eggs in each one. They say and ate. Momo was talking about something and Naruto listen to some parts. When he was done, he went to his room and sleep.

When he woke up, he felt new. All the tiredness and soreness of the previous night of training was gone.

He stood up and went downstairs, decided to go around the village due to him not having any training to do.

He walked downstairs and saw that Jiraya was training his siblings, showing them the tree walking exercise, while Kushina was watching them with a smile. Naruto stared at the scene with a scowl before turning around decided to continue with what he had in mind.

What he didn't saw, was Katsuki watching him.

"Hey, Pervy Sage; I want a sword."

Jiraya hummed with a smirk "Oh really? Well, I bet that you will be great at that. We just need to find a sword and a teacher but that should be-"

"I want that one." Katsuki said pointing to Yamato as Naruto was walking towards the door.

"But that's Naruto's." Liz said and Jiraya shrugged.

"I bet that the kid wouldn't mind. I'll go ask him right now." Jiraya said as he walked into the house after Naruto.

"Hey kid." Jiraya said with a smile as Naruto was about to grab the handle.

Naruto look at him over his shoulder "Yes?"

Jiraya smiled and pointed to Yamato "Do you mind giving me that swords of yours?"

Naruto raised a brow and turned around. He looked behind Jiraya and saw that in the garden, Katsuki was with his arms crossed and smirking arrogantly. Looking at the scene.

Naruto looked back at Jiraya that kept smiling at him waiting for an answer. Naruto just looked at him with a blank expression. "That's weird."

"What's weird?" Jiraya asked confused.

"That somehow Katsuki lost even more brain cells in a short amount of time. Now he needs to send his dog to talk and ask for other people possessions. And the problem is that the dog is even more stupid that the owner." Naruto said with a blank expression and smirked a little seeing Jiraya's shock face that then turned to one of anger.

"Look; this is something serious. I don't have time for you to go playing around with a sword. Katsuki have the potential of becoming something. So, he needs the best tools to do that." He started to leak a little of KI to intimidate Naruto, not enough to call any attention but enough to scare a little kid. "So, we can do this the good way. Or we can go for the bad- Off!" He was cut short when Naruto used Yamato to hit Jiraya on his private parts making him fall of the surprise attack.

"Never. Never try to separate Yamato for me you old fart." Naruto warned as he then turned around with a different plan on his head.

He left the house as Jiraya stood up with a big pain in his testicular area and feeling a little dizzy wondering what's wrong with the kid?

*Yamananka Flower Shop*

"So, you want to have Naruto on a phycological evaluation?" Inoichi Yamananka asked Hayate and Yugao that nodded.

"If it isn't a problem sir." Yugao said and Inoichi shook his head.

"I'm afraid that there are some problems. First of all, I need the parent's authorization. Also, the kid is too young to go under that. And maybe, he is just a seriuos kid."

"But Inoichi-san-" Hayate started but Inoichi raised his hand to stop him.

"But, I'm curious on Naruto. So, I'm going to check him myself. Do yu know where he might be now?" He asked and Yugao sighed.

"Knowing him, he probably is at training field 14. There is where we usually train."

Inoichi nodded with a small smile. "Then I'll be on my way."

*Training Field 14*

Naruto was in front of one of the many training post that where located in the training field. He had his eyes closed and was holding Yamato with his right hand.

A light breeze passed and then he snapped his eyes open and moved the Yamato three times in the air, before twirling it a little and sheathing it again. Once the sword was again in its scabbard, the log was cut cleanly in three.

Naruto smirked satisfied when he listened a noise coming from the bushes. He turned around and saw a tall blonde man walking to him with a smile.

"That was impressive. But, is it needed the use of so much theatrics?" The man asked and Naruto frowned, feeling slightly offended by what he considered an insult to the Dark Slayer Style.

"Yes. And who are you by the way?" Naruto said and the man chuckled.

"My name is Inoichi. And I was passing by and I heard some sound. Curious, I came to see what it was." Inoichi explained and Naruto nodded.

"Good. As you can see, I'm training. Do you mind leaving?" Inoichi didn't lose his smile and nodded.

"I understand. Well, it was a pleasure meeting you Naruto-kun. I hope we meet again in the future." Inoichi said as he left. Naruto watched him go, before turning to his training.

*Later that day, Namikaze Compound*

Naruto walked into his home feeling slightly tired, not how he felt after he returned of the night of training. He was going to go upstairs, when his father called him.

"Naruto. Mind if we have a talk?" Minato Namikaze asked his eldest son, that looked at him with a blank expression.

"About?"

"It is about you hitting your godfather." Minato said with a serious look and Naruto nodded.

"So? He wanted to take Yamato and tried to intimidate me with KI. I think it was justified."

"Okay, I doubt that Jiraya-sensei would actually try to use KI on you. And what is Yamato?" Minato asked him and Naruto lifted his sword.

"This is Yamato. And it is mine." Naruto said with narrowed eyes and Minato inspecteed the sword with his eyes.

"Since when you have it?" Minato asked and then noticed his son new look "And what happened to your hair?"

"I have Yamato since some time now. And my appearance is changing for reasons I don't know." Naruto answered and Minato nodded with a sigh.

"Fine. Remember that later we have to attend to a party at the Hyugas." Minato informed his son with a small smile and Naruto nodded.

"Fine. But I'm not going."

Minato looked perplexed "Why you don't want to go?"

"I have better things to do that to stay with stuck up Hyugas. I'm not going." Naruto said and Minato narrowed his eyes.

"Naruto. You're going and it is final. They invited us all and it would be rude if you don't show up. Is that clear?" Minato demanded and Naruto scoffed.

"As water, father."

*Hyuga Compound*

"Welcome Namikaze family." A Hyuga Branch Member said to the Namikazes and guided them inside where was celebrating the birthday of Hiashi Hyuga twin daughters, Hanabi and Hinata, that where born twins. But the party was more than that.

It was also the celebration of Hinata as the new clan heir.

Naruto was less than happy to go to the party. He in his life, never had seen an Hyuga smile. Never. Not that he does it a lot, but he does it from time to time. They're too serious and to stuck with traditions.

He had met Hinata once when Liz invited her over. She was the personification of a Hyuga.

Katsuki, Liz and Momo went with the other kids, while Minato and Kushina went to greet their friends. Naruto just sat on a chair that was against the wall and closed his eyes letting Yamato rest on his lap.

He opened them again to see that there was a kid with a pineapple hair style next to him. He wasn't talking, he wasn't complaining, he wasn't playing. He was sleeping.

Naruto eyed him from the corner of his eye before deciding that the kid was also dragged here against his will. Besides, if the kid was silent, there was no problem for him.

They stayed there in silence and with their eyes closed for some good ten minutes before the pineapple kid talked. "You were also dragged here?"

Naruto opened an eye and looked at him. "Yes." He simply said before closing it again. The kid nodded and went back to sleeping.

Another 5 minutes passed. "From what clan are you? I don't remember knowing anyone with silver hair." The kid asked and Naruto didn't even bother to open his eyes this time.

"I'm from the Namikaze clan. My hair and skin are different due to reasons that I don't know. My name is Naruto by the way."

"Shikmaru Nara." Shikamaru introduced himself and silence ran again.

"This is troublesome." Shikamaru said and Naruto opened an eye to see him.

"What is it?"

"This party. It is too loud for my style. And besides, Chouji didn't came because he was sick." Shikamaru complained and Naruto nodded.

"I agree. I rather drink bleach that be in here." Naruto said and Shikamaru smirked.

"You know, you aren't that bad."

"Did I broke your expectations of a Namikaze?" Naruto asked him and the Nara nodded.

"Yeah. I expected you to be arrogant or loud or a smartass or really, really nice."

"So what am I?"

Shikamaru looked at him before yawning "Likeable."

Naruto nodded as he closed his eyes "Thanks. You're not bad yourself."

Shikamaru chuckled "Friends?"

"Why not." Naruto shrugged and both new friend stayed in there in silence. Shikamaru probably fell asleep.

After 20 minutes, Naruto let out an exasperated sigh. Bored of just being sit, he stood up and went to see the rest of the compound. Shikamaru was deep in sleep so he didn't notice.

Naruto walked around the huge halls of the Hyuga compound, until he stumbles with what he guesses is the training field. He walked in and there he saw a Hyuga girl, around his age attacking with the Jyuken at a wood dummy. He watched from the shadows and hear the sound of crying.

After watching her and not being find out yet, he guesses that she doesn't have the Byakugan yet. For more a little voice in his head tells him to leave and go back to the chair, he decides to ignore it and go and see if the girl is okay.

"Why are you crying?" he asked her making her jump and she turned around with clear tears on her eyes and cheeks. She wiped them off with the sleeve of her kimono before answering.

"I-I'm not crying!" She said and Naruto rolled his eyes.

"Sure. Then let me change my question. Why are you making a fit?"

That clearly annoyed more the girl. "You also came here to make fun out of me? If it's that, then please go away."

Naruto sighed. He doesn't have experience talking. He usually just insults people. "Okay. I'm sorry. Let me ask again; why are you training instead of being in the party or in your room or doing something?"

The girl sighed "Today is my last day before I have to do my duties."

"Duties?" Naruto asked with a raised brow and the girl pointed to the bandage covering her forehead.

"I was just branded with the cage bird seal. I'm from the branch family now. My name is Hanbai Hyuga."

"Hanabi? Wait, aren't you the daughter of-"

"Of Hiashi? Yes. But I refuse to see that man as my father!" She exclaimed, rage evident in her eyes. Naruto sighed and sat against the wall.

"Then how come this hatred? And why are you from the branch family now?"

Hanabi sighed sadly before sitting next to him. "It's complicated. I was born 5 minutes after my sister. My mother didn't make it alive after our birth. Hiashi was really harsh on our training and raising. To make us good Hyugas. I could live with that. But some days ago, everything changed. He said that because I was the younger sister, I would be branded the seal and Hinata was going to be the clan heir." She said as tears started to form around her eyes. Naruto stay silent letting her continue. "S-So there was one way to change positions. In a spar."

"And you lost." Naruto stated. If she was wearing the seal, was because of that.

Hanabi nodded shakily "S-She didn't even give me a chance. She destroyed me! I-I thought that she cared for me! I-I-I..."

Naruto was now in an awkward position. He never imagined to deal with something like this. He felt like talking to Yamato, but he also felt that it would be inappropriate. So, he probably gave the weirdest hug anybody could have given.

At least, Hanabi took it well, because then she returned the hug and started to cry on his shoulder.

After 5 minutes of that, she stopped and looked at Naruto while wiping her tears "So; do you have any sad story to tell me? It would only be fair. I told you mine, so now it is your turn." She said with a small smile.

Naruto nodded "I guess. I'm the eldest of the Hokage children by twenty seconds. But what I gain in time, I lost I benefits. My siblings have in each one, three tails of the Kyubi chakra. I have nothing. So, I had less choices. Less attention. No training. And little love from my parents. So, I decided to become strong by my own means. To show everyone, who I am. Who Naruto Namikaze trully is." He said smiling at Yamato.

Hanabi was looking full of admiration at Naruto. If he can do that. If he dreams of becoming someone. Why can't she? She grinned as she stood up.

"Then it is decided! We're going to become strong to show everyone who we are!" She proclaimed as only Naruto listened to her. He smiled.

"That's good. Hey, did you get anything for your birthday?"

Hanabi lost her smile "Besides the seal? No."

Naruto nodded as he stood up "Then I'll bring you something tomorrow."

Hanabi blushed a little bit "Y-You really don't have too. I mean, it would be nice and all, but I don't want to bother you."

Naruto shook his head "It wouldn't be a bother. Just a common courtesy. I'll come back tomorrow to give it to you."

Hanabi stared at him as he walked away. She smiled as she screamed. "I like your hair by the way!"

Naruto didn't answer but he smiled to himself. She really was an interesting girl.

*Namikaze Compound*

"Liz." Naruto said to his sister that looked at him.

"Yes Naruto?"

"What would you give to a girl like a gift?" The question caught her by surprise.

"What?" was her smart answer and Naruto looked at her with a blank expression.

"What. Would you. Give to a girl. For a gift?" He said every word slowly and Liz nodded before answering.

"What does she like?"

Naruto shrugged "Don't know. I just promised something. Not exactly what."

Liz nodded "What about a flower? I'm a girl and I like those."

Naruto nodded "Okay. Thank you and goodnight."

Liz smirked "And why do you need a gift for a girl? Do you got yourself a girlfriend? Or is it a crush?" She teased him but Naruto kept walking to his room.

"That question doesn't even deserve an answer." Liz chuckled before going to sleep.

*Next Day, Training Field*

Hayate and Yugao arrived to the usual training field where they trained Naruto, and when they spotted their student meditating, they frowned.

Now all his hair was silver.

Naruto opened an eye and saw who they were. He stood up and walked to them.

"Hayate-sensei; can we skip today training?" Naruto asked to the surprise of the jounins.

"Why?" Hayate asked before coughing.

"I have other business. So, can I?"

Hayate smiled at him before nodding his head "Sure. *cough* be a kid for today." He joked and Naruto nodded before turning to Yugao.

"Yugao-san. Can you lend me money?" Yugao eye twitched.

"Why? If I can ask?"

"Because I respect more Hayate-sensei than you. So, can you?" was Naruto deadpan answer.

Yugao smirked "Well, unless you give me a GOOD reason, my answer is no."

Naruto looked at Yamato "I'm going to regret this." He then turned to Yugao. "Can you lend me money? Yugao-Nee-Chan?" after saying that, he swears he saw her eyes shining.

What happened next, caught him off guard. Yugao lifted him with a hug and started to twirl him in the air.

"YES! You finally recognized me as your Nee-Chan!" She exclaimed and Naruto tried to break free from the woman's embrace but with no avail.

"Let, go of me." Naruto complained but Yugao seemed to ignore him, due to her being summered on her happiness.

Hayate chuckled "Yugao-chan; I think that you *cough* needs to let him go."

Yugao glared at Hayate but complied as she took some Ryo and handed it to Naruto. "Here. It is a gift." She saod smiling what she considers her 'big sister' smile.

Naruto nodded "Thanks Yugao-san." Then he left a Yugao that her smile and eye started to twitch.

Hayate coughed "Yugao-chan?"

"What."

"I think that he founded out how to manipulate you." Hayate joked as he coughed.

Yugao let out a sigh. "Hey, why do you think he needs the money?"

Hayate shrugged "Who knows. But *cough* he is a better mood, right?"

*Yamananka Flower Shop*

"Hello Naruto-kun. In what can I help you?" Inoichi greeted Naruto as he walked into the store. Naruto eyed the man warily.

"What are you doing here?"

Inoichi chuckled "I work here. I'm also the owner. But enough about me. What brings you here today?"

"I need a flower. It needs to be pretty." Naruto said his standards and Inoichi nodded with a smile. He walked to one of the stands and grabbed one yellow rose. "This flower represents the frienship one haves with another person in sad situations. Is this good for you?"

Naruto nodded and took the flower. "Indeed. How much?"

Inoichi chuckled "This one is on the house. Now go. I would hate that you make that person wait because of me."

Naruto smiled at the man. "Thanks Inoichi-san."

Inoichi nodded and watched him go away. His attention turned to his sword. Wondering why Hayate and Yugao where so worried about it. Maybe a little of research would help.

*Hyuga Compound*

"You came!" Hanabi said as she hugged Naruto that just stared at her with a smile.

"I promised it. Here," Naruto handed her the rose "Happy birthday."

Hanabi stared at the flower with her pale eyes widen. Naruto raised a brow. "Hey, I know it isn't much, but I don't have a lot of mo-"

"It's perfect." She smiled at him "I'm going to put it on water right now. Then, do you think that we can go and hang out?"

Naruto nodded "Sure. I don't have anything to do. I'll wait here." Hanabi nodded as she rushed inside to save the flower.

Naruto leaned against the entrance, next to one of the guards and he saw him smiling. "What?" Naruto asked him and the guard shared a look with his partner.

"Oh, nothing. Just witnessing young love." The guard teased and Naruto clicked his tongue.

"Shut up." He said as Hanabi rushed outside and next to him.

"Okay, I'm done. Let's go." Hanabi said with a wide smile and Naruto nodded with a smaller smile.

And done! This was chapter number 3 of 'Sword of Power'. I hope you liked the interaction between Naruto and Hanabi. I really enjoyed making it. As you could see, here in my fic, Hanabi and Hinata are twin sisters. Hinata is more Hyuga-like. And Hanabi is branded with the curse seal mark. And I think that is the important. And that's all! Leave your Review that it is important for my motivation, PM me for any doubts or suggestions, Follow and Favorite the story and me that it helps for my ego .

Till Next Time.

Roy D. Harper.

In the next chapter:

"Why are you with my sister?"

"5 minutes makes the difference between servant and master."

"I want you to watch him."

"If you lose, that sword is mine!"

"I'm with you till the end."

Next Chapter: Royalty and Peasants