Before continuing with writing other chapters, do you guys mind telling me if the story plot is easy and entertaining to follow along with? Also, please tell me if the style of my story writing is okay, it would help a lot. Anyways, enjoy!

Chapter 4: A New Beginning

"As you all know, we have yet to capture the nine tailed fox." A deep voice said. "We have information that it is Naruto Uzumaki who is the container, and he lives in the Hidden Leaf Village." His purple rippled eyes were fixated at the members standing the the circle, all covered by shadows.

"We already have a piece of eight tails, so we don't need anymore." Itachi said. "We must capture Naruto alive. Our goal is only Naruto and not the destruction of the Leaf, we don't need any extra attention." The Uchiha continued.

"We are to formulate an attack strategy, and get the nine tailed fox as soon as possible." Kisame added.

"Alright then. Itachi, Kisame, come with me. The rest of you do your assigned missions." The purple eyed man said.

With that the Akatsuki members dispersed and went off in their pairs. Kisame and Itachi went off with the purple eyed man, the one known as Pain.

"Itachi, you're a former shinobi of the Leaf. You know that village better than us. What should our plan of attack be?" Pain asked.

"Nighttime, all we do is sneak in, grab Naruto, and bail. I'll lead everyone through hidden alleyways so we won't get caught." Itachi calmly replied, as always.

"Sounds like a plan." Kisame agreed.

"Both of you, go to your assigned mission now, as I will mine." Pain replied.

Itachi and Kisame went off, outside of the secret Akatsuki base.

"Kisame," Itachi started. "I have a few personal errands to run, take care of the mission for me. It's easy, you can do it by yourself."

"Oh alright. But that's the second time. You owe me double now." Kisame replied in his gravelly voice.

"As you wish." Itachi replied, and was off in the direction of the Leaf Village.

...

Hinata woke up, a smile on her face, and well rested from the day before. It was 8 o'clock in the morning, so she got up and went across the hall into the bathroom.

She stared into the mirror. Her eyes were somewhat brighter, and her face looked happier. She quickly changed and brushed her messy hair before going into the kitchen.

She decided to cook up some breakfast. After all, it was the least she could do for Naruto. She made some homemade ramen, using the packaged noodles but adding things like sliced pork, egg, and other seasonings to it.

Just as it was about ready Naruto came into the kitchen.

"Good morning Hinata-chan..." Naruto yawned and stretched.

"Good morning Naruto-kun." She smiled at him as she replied. "I-I made some ramen for you.."

"Wow thanks Hinata!" Naruto smiled as she served him a bowl. "Mmm smells delicious! Your the best!"

Hinata blushed at that, but Naruto didn't notice. She served herself a bowl as well and sat down across from Naruto.

"So Hinata, what are you planning on doing today?" Naruto asked, slurping up noodles.

"I'm going to train with Kurenai sensei, Shino and Kiba." Hinata replied shyly. "W-what about you?"

"I'm going to see Jiraya and Kakashi sensei at the training grounds first. Jiraya sensei said he had something important to tell us." Naruto replied.

"O-okay." Hinata replied back.

They both finished their ramen and cleaned up the bowls.

"Thanks for the breakfast Hinata-chan! Your the best!" Naruto gave Hinata a quick hug. "I'm going to go see Jiraya and Kakashi, catch you later!"

Naruto quickly left the apartment. Meanwhile Hinata stood there, her legs weak from that hug with Naruto. Her face was bright red. Thank god no one was here right now. Hinata sat down for a moment and just smiled at the thought of him again.

She could tell that living with him would be nothing but fun.

...

Naruto was walking along the paths near the training grounds where he met Jiraya and Kakashi sensei.

"Oi! Jiraya sensei, Kakashi sensei!" Naruto yelled as he ran towards them.

"Morning Naruto!" Jiraya waved back.

Kakashi just looked up from his book and waved.

"So what's up? You said to meet you here with Kakashi sensei this morning." Naruto questioned.

"Yes I did. Tsunade told me of a mission that she wants you two and a few others to go on. You should go see her right away she said." Jiraya replied. "Also she wants to see you about a certain living arrangement you made."

"Ehh?! How do you know? How does she know?" Naruto yelled a bit louder than expected.

"Someone must have told her, because Tsunade was the one that told me." Jiraya started laughing at Naruto's angry expression.

"Well I'm going to see her right now then! Plus I want a mission soon!" Naruto motioned for Kakashi to follow him to Tsunade's office.

Naruto ran full speed up the steps and into the Hokage's building, as Kakashi strolled behind reading his book, he was in no rush.

"Wait! Don't go in there!" Shizune yelled as Naruto ran past her.

"Granny Tsunade!" Naruto yelled as he opened the door.

Shizune quickly followed Naruto into the room.

"I'm sorry Lady Tsunade he just barged in!" Shizune apologized.

"That's all right Shizune I was expecting him to do no less. Now where's Kakashi?" Tsunade asked.

"Right here." Kakashi appeared right behind Naruto as if from no where.

"All right you two come in. Shizune if you please." Tsunade just looked at the both of them.

"Yes m'lady." Shizune replied. She bowed respectfully before leaving the room.

"Now, I have a mission for you two." Tsunade continued.

"It is about the Akatsuki. We all know they are targeting you Naruto because of the nine tails inside you. I've received Intel that they plan to raid the village and capture you Naruto. I'm sending you two to the Hidden Rain village to gather anymore Intel on this situation, or any other information for that matter. The reason I'm doing this is because they may attack while you're gone, and think you are somewhere in hiding."

"Now wait a second! Why am I going to them! That sounds like a bad plan!" Naruto argued.

"You are to stay hidden. Not engage in any unnecessary fights. As I said they may attack while you are gone and think you are someplace else." Tsunade calmly repeated.

"Oh, okay then.." Naruto replied, still unsure about the Hokage's request.

"Now, both of you can pick a member each to accompany you on the mission. A team of four would likely be the best option if you get split up." Tsunade said.

"Okay. We'll find two more people and leave tomorrow morning." Kakashi replied. "Thank you Hokage-sama." Kakashi left the room and Naruto followed.

"Oh and Naruto?" Tsunade had a hint of laughter in her voice.

"Yeah?" Naruto asked.

"Look after Hinata." Tsunade smirked at the remark and started laughing as Naruto left the room with an angry look on his face.

It always has to be me. Naruto thought as he stormed out of the building.

He already knew exactly who he wanted to come along with him, and that was a certain purple haired girl.

Naruto returned to the apartment and noticed Hinata hadn't left for training yet.

"Hey Hinata." Naruto started. "Tsunade asked me to choose a partner for my new mission? Wanna come?"

Hinata blushed that Naruto actually chose her as his partner.

"Umm.. Y-yes I'll join you Naruto-kun." Hinata replied softly.

"Great! We leave tomorrow morning, meet at the front gates around 8, I'll tell Kakashi sensei."

"Okay. I'm going to go to training now, I'll tell Kurenai and my team I'll be gone. See you later Naruto-kun." Hinata walked out the door heading towards the training grounds.

They leave for the Hidden Rain village tomorrow.