Yes, I fucking fell out of the tree like some kind of clumsy dumbass. The attention of everyone in the makeshift battlefield shifted to me and I stood up, rubbing the back of my neck sheepishly while chuckling.
"That wasn't quite the entrance I was going for but Ta-Daa." I did the jazz hands and everyone sweat dropped.
"Danna, is this really the same girl that fought that grey haired guy un? She seems like an idiot yeah." I glared at Deidara, who gave me a smirk in return. Damn it, he's a bad guy but he's so freaking hotttt. His hair is shorter than in Shippuden, probably because he's 16 now. He has his scope on but it shines like fresh metal still so he probably has only made it recently meaning he's relatively new to the Akatsuki still. He couldn't have been in it for more than 6 months. That means Hidan has just joined or is still not apart of the Akatsuki since he is the last member to join.
Kakashi narrowed his eye, sternly looking at me daring me to go against what he was going to say next.
"Hinata get out of here, let us handle this. You don't know who they are and what they can do, you are strong but this battle is out of your league." All hints of my goofy nature were gone when I finally looked at the scene. This is not looking good. Deidara was above ground on one of his clay birds and Sasori was in Hiruko, with a few puppets surrounding him. Asuma was holding Kurenai in his arms, she was out cold and from the burns littering her skin and clothes, she had to have tried to Genjutsu Deidara, and since he has a burning hatred for genjustu, with the skill to counteract it, curtsey of Itachi, that didn't bode well for her. Kakashi was standing in front of them with his Sharingan ablaze but he was sweating and there was a slight scratch on his bicep. Sasori must have gotten a hit and since all of his weapons are poisoned, Kakashi needs medical attention ASAP. Deidara barked out a booming laugh, his blue eye full of amusement. A smirk graced his features and he flew closer to the ground, hovering closer to Sasori.
"Are you thinking what I'm thinking Danna un? This is getting fun, yeah."
"For once brat, I agree." Sasori's voice was just as amused as Deidara. We all looked confused between them, what the hell are they so entertained by. Kakashi was sweating more and I could tell it was getting harder and harder for him to keep up his defensive stance. I need to do something quick but I don't know what to do to not get everyone killed. You know what, fuck it I'm going to so regret what I do next but YOLT(You only live twice).
"You're wrong Kakashi. I know exactly who the Akatsuki is and who these two are. You are the one that needs to leave, the poison in your system is most definitely lethal if you don't get help." His eye widened in shock but he shook his head to say he's going to keep fighting. Asuma let out a strangled cough of surprise. I turned my gaze to the rogue ninja's, my eyes narrowing dangerously. I want to help them, but I will not let them hurt my friends like this. I need to get the attention off of them so Kakashi can get help. "Sasori, Deidara. You're here for Naruto, but tough shit he's long gone from here and I know how much you hate waiting so leave now and save yourself the displeasure." A deep raspy chuckle left from Sasori, his Hiruko puppet mouth rattling along to make the sound even more creepy.
"You really are an interesting girl, you seem to hold so much knowledge that would benefit your village and yet you keep it quiet, even your Sensei doesn't know. For the matters of the Kyuubi Jinchuriki, I had assumed that there was a chance he would leave with the Toad Sanin so we planned for a second team to intercept them if that happened. I stay now for you, I wanted to see if Kabuto was correct in bringing you to my attention. A young leaf village princess who not only has great physical skill, she knows things that nobody else has ever figured out. From my knowledge, you have only left the village once so tell me how you know so much and I promise to make your sensei's die a quick death and turn them into true art. As you know, I don't like waiting. Tick tock." His voice was gruff and amused but it held no kindness.
"Danna, I will turn them into my art hmm. True art is fleeting, True art is a bang. I will blow Kakashi of the Sharingan into the most beautiful of art yeah.
"Shut up you insolent brat. True art is eternal, everlasting beauty." I stood straight up and just watched them confused. Like what the hell, they are arguing in the middle of a battle about ART. It's true that the stronger they are the weirder they are. Cough-Naruto and Hashirama-cough.
"Usually I'd love to join you in your argument about your convoluted views on 'true art' I'm in a pretty foul mood. I was hoping to speak to Itachi but you two had to ruin that. Instead of threatening me with people I hold dear, think this through. You kill them, I will kill you. You try to kill me, Kakashi will kill you. I know information you want and information you need kept secret but if you make the wrong decision, you'll never find out what I know. I have safety precautions. If you kill me or anyone I love, every secret about you and the other 8 Akatsuki members is released to the 5 Kage. You're strong but you cannot take down all 5 major villages if they have a common enemy. You're rational thinkers, well Sasori is, so make the smart decision and leave." I tried to sound firm and believable but I was shaking in my boots.
I don't know if I could kill them, actually I know I can't kill them, I'm not arrogant enough to think I could. Not only are they crazy strong but I really want to help them. I also pulled that bluff out of my ass, I have no safety precautions and from what I just said, I'm probably going to be sent to TI for all of the information I magically have. All I know is that I fucked up the first time I said anything to Kabuto and if I want to keep Kakashi alive, I need to keep playing the game I set myself up for. I can't back and pretend to know nothing so I have to milk what I do know and use it to my advantage. Being friends with Ino, a master manipulator, has its perks but if they call my bluff, we're screwed and something really bad will happen.
"You mock my art un! You stupid girl, I'll blow you to the heavens and show you true what true art is. I'll make you into a masterpiece hmm." Deidara yelled at me, his face red with rage. I really pissed him off, note to self, boy with bombs does not allow anyone other than Sasori say something even the slightest bit negative about is art. Kakashi jumped in front of me, halfway shielding me from them. The glare he sent me sent shivers down my spine, I know we will be having such an unpleasant talk later. If I learned how to shut my mouth once and awhile we wouldn't be in this predicament.
"Don't say another word, if you try to lay a hand on any of my students you will die a most unpleasant death Akatsuki scum."
"Danna, let me show them my art un." Deidara called, reaching his hands in the bags of clay and a crazed smile on his face. Sasori waved his scorpion tail and Deidara frowned. Sasori is signing something to him by just the flick of his tail. They can speak just by Sasori moving his tail in seemingly random patterns. "Danna, ugh fine." Sasori hopped on Deidara's bird and I tensed for a fight.
"Until next time girl." Deidara and Sasori flew higher and shot away at impressive speeds. Kakashi, Asuma, and I let out sighs of relief but Kakashi collapsed and went face up in the water. The poison finally got the better of him. I flashed in front of him and enhanced my muscles with Chakra so that I could carry Kakashi to the hospital. Asuma left taking Kurenai back to her house and I ran the direction of the Hospital. When I entered, doctors came running at me. Kakashi was rushed away and I was told to go home because Kakashi won't be out of the poison removal for a good day, and he probably won't wake up for longer. I left with the plan to come back and check on him in the morning when he gets moved into his intensive care room.
Since Ino took up most of my time yesterday, I feel like I should see Shika. It's been a while since we've really had time to just hang out because all the craziness life has bestowed upon us. I took my normal route to Shikamaru's house, picking up some Mackerel cooked in Miso and some Sukonbu (his favorite foods) for us to eat while we play Shoji or something. I walked up to the door and was greeted by Yoshino Nara. Like usual, she squeezed me to death, 20 questioned me about life, made me blush from compliments, insulted Shika and her husband, then told me where Shika was. I walked down the long hallway and instead of knocking like a normal person, I slid open his door, set the Sukonbu down so I couldn't ruin my dinner and jumped on the bed, crushing him underneath me.
"Ah Shit. Hinata what the hell, get off of me. Damn woman, I was sleeping." He groaned out in extreme irritation while trying to push me off but failing because he was putting no real effort. I rolled off him and we laid on our sides facing one another, his face was bored and mine had a happy smile on it.
"Shikaa don't be like that. I know you miss me as much as I miss you so get your lazy ass up. It's been sooooo long since we've hung out and I get my ass kicked in Shoji." I whined out dramatically, trying not to laugh the whole time. His face morphed into a cocky smirk and I knew I had him hooked, just like other boys stroke their ego a bit and boom, instant party.
"Troublesome. I don't know if I want to beat you again, I could just sleep, that might be more fun." He drawled out playing my game back at me, he knew I would get fired up at his mention of him being so much better than me now-a-days. I jumped at him, getting all rolled up in the blankets so I couldn't move. "Good, now stay quiet and sleep." He cuddled up against me.
"I brought Mackerel and Sukonbu but you can only have it if you get up and do something with me. Today's the day I beat you again. I feel it." One of his eyes lazily opened and stared at me, the mention of his favorite food was sure enough the right tool to get his full attention. He rolled his eyes and released a big sigh, slowly sitting up. He smirked at my helplessness since I was still trapped in the blankets and was struggling to get out. "Stop smirking and get me out of this." I demanded and he just chuckled mumbling about how troublesome I am. Thankfully, he helped me out of the blankets by pulling on an end and sending me rolling out of the cocoon and onto the floor. I hopped up and grabbed the food, leading Shika to the Shoji room.
We sat across each other, a piece of Sukonbu hanging from my lips as I stared intensely at the board between us. I was sitting on my knees like a proper lady, the pose just feels natural after so much time sitting in it as a kid. Shikamaru was very slowly pulling ahead and even thinking 15 moves ahead, I was at a loss. I knew I would have his queen in the next few moves, but I was too late in realizing his strategy and I played right into his hand allowing him to set up my inevitable loss in the next 60 or so moves. I knew I was going to lose, but the amount of moves it took depended on me and I damn well am going to go down in a blaze of glory. My eyes met Shikamaru's calculating one's and he knew I knew that I was trapped. He smiled at me knowing it would piss me off more, damn it I really thought I had him this time. I pouted but continued playing the game to its finish.
We laid outside at the edge of the Nara forest staring up at the setting sun. Moving into the familiar pose we had done since we met, I was nestled into his side my head supported by one of his arms.
(Shikamaru POV) (I feel like he's been needing some love as of late)
Hinata laid on my arm, a position we had decided was perfect when we were young. I could feel her body heat and felt at peace. Her eyes were trained on the sky, the sunset reflected back in her large lavender eyes. She was beautiful and she was with me. She helped calm the millions of thoughts running through my mind every minute. I traced patterns into her skin with my free hand while she rambled on aimlessly for the most part. She talked so uncouth and even when she was speaking in the most inappropriate manner her voice still sounded sweet and innocent. It amused me to no end when she talked: she looked and sounded like a princess but she spoke like a sailor and talked a lot about everything.
She could come across as an idiot but she was undeniably smart when she put her mind to it and she never ceased to amaze me when she spoke. She was kind but not ignorantly so and she was stronger than anyone else I've ever met. She looked at the world in a different light than anyone else and acts as her own person, not held back by the confines of the village or her clan. I wanted a simple life with no excitement and nothing special but Hinata came along and broke all of those rules. She's my best friend alongside Choji. She is everything but simple, she is the most troublesome woman to ever walk this earth but I would not have it any other way.
Hinata is beautiful, only an idiot would say otherwise, but she doesn't flaunt her beauty at all. She is so far from a lady yet when she needs to, she is a perfect one. Her mind is sharp and she can match me in conversations so I don't have to simplify things or use extra wording to get her to understand something. She's a hothead and loves to fight whether it be verbally or physically but she also is so loving to her close friends. I know every emotion she expresses and actions she is going to take, but I can never really figure out what goes on in her mind, she's a puzzle I want to solve. As troublesome as it is being around her wild life, I want to always be apart of it. I know Sasuke and Naruto are in love with her, that Gaara kid too, but thats not my issue, competing for a girl that may not like any of us is too much effort. I can see myself loving her maybe, but thats too much effort to even think about at 12. I'm not stupid and I know one day I will love her, even if she is the most troublesome woman in my life.
She's strong and determined, she's sometimes like Naruto in that respect. She even made me more determined to succeed as long as it's not too troublesome. Her and Choji are so kind, I have to be the real one for them. I know physically I'm not the strongest, but my mind is the best like my father and I will use that to be strong. Strong enough to protect my kind friends from the evils of the world. Until that day comes, I can just enjoy her being in my arms and the brightness she brings.
The sky was filled with stars and the air got cooler. She shivered a bit and curled closer into my body for a bit of warmth, I know she would push away as soon as she got hot, but I held her close against my chest for now as we pointed out constellations and she informed me of her adventures of meeting the pervert Legendary Sanin. After a but more of her story, and her avoiding telling me something that happened, her words slurred then stopped. I looked back down and any signs of the tenseness she held was replaced with peace. Yet another reason sleep is the best thing ever, all stress just melts away into dreams. I picked her up and brought her inside, my troublesome mother somehow knew she would fall asleep and prepared a futon for me to sleep on so she could have my bed. I unhooked her ninja gear and left for my mom to dress her in my old pajamas. I flopped down onto my futon and drifted into the unadulterated bliss of sleep.
(Hinata POV)
I signed into the Hospital right as visiting hours opened and was being led to Kakashi's room. The nurse informed me that Kakashi was still out cold but he was going to be fine. The poison was heavily toxic but focused more on bodily torture than actual death. It must have taken everything Kakashi had to keep standing and not yell out in pain. I know I couldn't have been as strong as he was if I had to deal with the type of pain he was said to endure. Even through all of that pain, he was still willing to fight for me. I stopped in front of room 62 and my heart was beating like crazy. I was nervous to see him, he's out now but when he wakes up I'm nervous of what he is going to do.
I let Kabuto know what I needed him to know. I needed his attention to gain that of Sasori, if I could get enough interest from them now it would make either crushing them or saving them easier in the long run...but I didn't count on Kakashi finding out. I really fucked it up with that one. What if they think I'm a traitor, how am I supposed to explain how I came across the information I have. I really might be screwed either way, this might be the death of me. And to top it all off, if I had said something, maybe Kakashi wouldn't be in the hospital and have endured all the pain he did. Also, the freaking Akatsuki knows that I know something, I want to save Itachi and whoever else I can, but getting on their radar this way might not work in my favor.
I took in a deep breath and let myself into the room. Kakashi was laying on the hospital bed. His headband was off and his hair was wildly sprawled out across his forehead and pillow. It would have been cute if he wasn't shaking and pale. I sat in the chair beside him and held one of his big hands in mine. I know he's ok but I don't like seeing him like this. Without him I'd still be spiraling downward, he saved me not only from the bad guys but from myself. It's my fault Sasori was there and he got poisoned. If I had kept my mouth shut and followed my plans better
Kakashi wouldn't have had to fight Sasori, he wouldn't have had to endure the physical torture of his poison. I don't know what is worse, the mental torture Itachi would have given or the physical torture Sasori gave. I stayed with Kakashi all day, never letting go of his hand. He was my sensei, someone who protected me and cared about me and I got him hurt. That won't happen again, I won't let people get hurt because of me. Kakashi didn't wake up and I was booted out of the Hospital at closing. I spent the night sleeping with Hanabi since dad was still out on a month long mission. Sasuke and Shisui were still gone, Shisui was on a training spree with Sasuke preparing him better in his role for what we have planned.
After an intense training session I returned to Kakashi's side. I spent the next few days like this, training and being in the hospital. I wrote letters to Gaara, Visited Lee who was still recovering from his loss to Gaara, and waited for Kakashi to wake up. The interrogation was coming and I had to prepare myself to dig out of the giant fucking crater I put myself in. I was also anxiously awaiting Naruto's arrival. With Kabuto on the rocks after losing a leg, I was very interested to hear what happened with finding Tsunade and knowing Naruto he would tell me everything in full detail. As long as it dealt with him being awesome of course.
On the 4th day after Kakashi's 'surgery', he woke up. I was sitting writing a letter to Gaara when he groaned. I dropped everything and was by his side with a water in hand. I handed it to him and turned around as he took great effort to drink it. There was a long silence, the air was so tense and I was nervously playing with my fingers waiting for him to say something. Kakashi wouldn't blow up, as much as I wish he would but I knew his anger was there. He was pissed but like always he held it back and was just silently watching me with an infuriated grey eye and red Sharingan.
Panda-kun,
How are you doing? How is training to become the Kazekage? How are your siblings, is Kankuro still a goth boy who wears makeup? Since you asked, my favorite color is probably red, I want to know your's too. I'm really happy to know you have meded the trust with your remaining family and calmed down Shukaku. I hope one day you guys can bond and you can enjoy sleep and experience good dreams. I know the villagers are still distrustful but I don't want you to get discouraged because they will soon see you for what you are and love you as much as I do. Naruto is still off on his mission to find the 5th Hokage and I'm so excited to meet her. I also messed up really bad and might be in some deep shit so if I die, you can have all of my clothes, purple would be such a pretty color on you. Ok, so I might not die but I will be interrogated or something so thats going to be so much fun, yay me! I hung out with Shikamaru, you know the lazy ass who can use shadows, and got beat in Shogi again.
Love,
The only person who would call you a Panda.
Kakashi and I were staring at each other, both of his eyes narrowed onto my form. He was studying me and he was pissed. There were no words spoken and the air was tense. I was doing my best not to quiver away from his gaze, I knew I fucked up and it's time to face the music. After what felt like forever, Kakashi closed both of his eyes, pinched the bridge of his nose, and exhaled deeply.
"Hinata..." Right as he began to speak, the door was slammed open and a ball of orange came tumbling into the room. The tense air slightly dissipated at the sight of the blonde on the floor. He popped up, totally not reading the situation, and had a huge grin on his face.
"Kakashi-sensei Hina-chan. You'll never guess that the 5th Hokage is some angry old Lady that uses jutsu to look younger dattebayo. She's as strong as you Hina-chan.I brought her back to fully heal you and busy brows Kakashi sensei."
"Maa. Is that so." Kakashi said with no hint of the previous seriousness in his voice. I thanked Naruto for postponing my death for a bit.
"I knew you could do it Naru!" He smiled even brighter and crushed me in a hug laughing in joy. There were footsteps and Kakashi said something to a female voice. I pushed Naruto off of me and sparkles began to form around me. Tsunade was standing right in front of me. She was sooooo pretty, her hair her eyes, her face. Her makeup was so pretty and I felt inferior to her, especially in the chest range. Her boobs were HUGE like how is she even standing up straight.
"Hina-chan don't tell me you're going to freak out like you did with Pervy Sage." I shot him a quick glare and turned back to Tsunade who looked equally amused and concerned at Naruto's statement.
"Agh you're Tsunade Senju, the Slug Queen. You're so cool, I mean like you're so strong and pretty and so so cool. I modeled some of my fighting style off of you, you're like one of my idols along with Jiraiya-sama. This is awesome that you are Hokage, finally a girl is showing up all of the boys. How are you so pretty? Did you use a jutsu to make your boobs bigger or something, they are huge? What was it like teaming up with someone like Jiraiya? Can you teach me medical ninjutsu so I can be a combat ninja? Why do you have a pet pig?" The words tumbled out of my mouth again as I was still awed by another one of the Sanin that thankfully wasn't out to kill me... yet. Lady Tsunade put her hand over my mouth but she held no malice.
"I like you, you talk too much but you know how to flatter me. Are you Hinata Hyuuga?" I nodded. "Good. Meet me in my office with Kakashi in 1 hour." She walked out with Naruto trailing behind her to show her to Lee. Kakashi was already up and dressed when I turned back around and by the way he was eying me, my meeting with the Hokage was going to be something to be slightly concerned about.
I was standing in Tsunade's new office shaking in my shoes. Kakashi had a hand on my shoulder not in a comforting manner but in a way of 'you cant run even if you wanted to' while Tsunade was staring at me, all of the pleasantness gone. Jiraiya was also in the office, he was the most scary of the three. His goofy demeanor was gone and replaced by a man hardened by war; he looked ready to take me down if needed. The power coming off of them was overwhelming slightly and I wanted to cower in fear. Instead, I let their eyes bore into me and I stood strong. If I want to be a hero, a savior, I cannot let myself fall to weakness like this.
"Hinata I'm sure you know what this meeting is about. Kakashi informed me of what happened when you encountered two S-ranked missing ninja from the group Akatsuki. What you do and say here will seal your fate with the leaf village. You will tell the truth even if we have to force it out of you. Is that clear?" Tsunade's voice was firm and forceful, scary. I clenched my fist and prepared myself.
"Yes." Kakashi's grip tightened a bit.
"Hinata, Sasori talked as though he knew you, and you said you knew him. You knew a lot about him, that is not the main issue. You knew enough about him to make him feel the need to find you. He said you knew more information on him and the group Akatsuki, which is supposed to be unknown to anyone in the village other than Master Jiraiya and a few special Jonin. You knew there were 10 members of the Akatsuki and from the meeting you probably know each member and their skills. Was this the first time you have met Sasori? Who else from the Akatsuki have you been in contact with? How do you know about any of this information? Why haven't you told anyone about what you know? Are you a spy against your own village? Who else knows what you know?" Kakashi fired each question off, his voice was stern and low. It was threatening but I could tell he wanted to think the best. He was pissed, at me yes, but I also think it was because I never told him. I took a deep breath and thought through each question and the best way to answer them.
"You wont believe me even if I tell you." Jiraiya practically growled at me.
"You being Naruto's friend does nothing for me. I do not trust you and you tell us the truth right now or I will personally show you why I am feared across nations."
"I don't really now how to explain this. Dammit I fucked up so bad." I took a deep breath prepared to tell the biggest secret I've ever had. "I wasn't born here. At least the first time I was born." They all gave me disbelieving looks but were silent so I continued. "I was born in a different world than this one. A different body too. I know so much about everyone here because you guys weren't real. You were a Manga, a comic book of sorts. Everyone existed, even a different version of me, well Hinata. It was called Naruto, focusing on Naruto as the protagonist. I was a huge nerd and I learned everything and more that there was to learn about Naruto. I know so much about each person in this world and for the basics I knew the future up until I saved Zabuza and the Chunin Exams started. That is when everything got fucked up and I don't know what will happen next. I changed so much being here the way I am but I couldn't help it. I fell in love with everyone and the story so when I was about the same age as I am now and was murdered saving some little girl and re-born here, I became determined to make everything better for as many people as I could. My first life wasn't as glamorous as this one is. There was no Chakra, no powers, everyone was as normal as a civilian. The only heroes we had were in the forms of comics and Manga. I was an orphan and had nobody to take care of me. I was totally alone, people made fun of me left and right and I never got adopted for being the weird girl who was more into comics than real life. So, when I had the opportunity to change things for the better here, I took it. I finally had a family, people who would love me; I wasn't totally alone anymore. I had friends, a purpose of living past the point of just existing. I no longer had to want to kill myself just to escape, I could finally become the hero I read so much about. Everyone called me a prodigy, but I was lucky to have my memories of my past life. I felt like I was at a disadvantage, everyone had a purpose and most had a good outcome, but I didn't. I didn't belong so I trained and trained to make myself belong. I planned on keeping my knowledge a secret, especially after I changed so much but when Kabuto came around. I was angry at what he becomes, I lost control for a second and said things that I shouldn't have. That alerted him to my knowledge that I shouldn't have. Same with Orochimaru. I kept this a secret because everyone wold think I'm fucking crazy or exploit me for power, but that didn't work so well I guess. I can't tell you guys too much about anything because I honestly have no clue to what will happen anymore, and I can't tell you too much about the Akatsuki because I believe some of them are just broken and are in need of saving. They weren't born as monsters, the world made them it and I want to fix that. To give them better lives than they were dealt the first time around, just like I was."
I was pouring out tears at the end of my speech. I never wanted to tell anyone about my life, I hated to remember it. Life sucked and everyday it became harder and harder to survive and the only thing keeping me going was the imaginary world of heroes I. And now I had to fuck up the real life I had been given, I was going to lose everything I grew to love because I couldn't keep my mouth shut. I worked so hard to earn my place, to feel like I wasn't just impeding and being somewhere I didn't belong. I made friends and family and have a life worth living even if it is harsh but now that might all be gone because I couldn't keep my existence a secret.
I collapsed to my knees still crying, I hated crying yet I couldn't stop. Nobody said anything they all just stared at me as I cried. Even if they did say something, I don't know if I would be able to hear it. Kakashi knelt down and picked me up like a fragile doll. His eyes had a far away look to them, but he was holding me protectively. All of the anger and distrust he held for me was gone and replaced with sorrow. Inoichi walked into the room and before I had the chance to think, I was knocked out and they delved into my mind.
When I came back to, they were all talking seriously. All sense of distrust was gone from everyone and the room was now filled with a sense of confusion and sorrow. Kakashi was still holding me, his jaw clenched tightly. I moved a bit and all eyes were on me. Tsunade spoke up first.
"Inoichi-san confirmed your story by showing us some of your memories without showing us ourselves, that would possibly mess up too much of our futures. We have come to an agreement and for the sake of my village and the world, this information cannot be told to anyone EVER. I will monitor you as my duty as Hokage. If you earn it, I will train you like you asked. But that is only if you prove yourself to me." She stopped talking giving room for Jiraiya to talk.
"You have had a massive burden placed on your shoulders as such a young girl and you have handled it better than I could. I do not understand your desire to protect those in the Akatsuki and if it needs to happen, I will take them out, but for your sake, we will give you a chance at whatever you are planning. Your life in both worlds has been difficult and you have grown up to be so strong against the adversities. I am putting my faith in you so do not make me regret it brat." Jiraiya had a large smile on his face and he ruffled my hair. Most of the weight on my shoulders had been lifted and I felt weightless if it weren't for the silent Kakashi holding me with shaking hands.
"Kakashi, Hinata you are dismissed." Kakashi didn't release me and body flickered us into his house.
"Mah, what am I going to do with you. I really was blessed with the curse of team 7." Kakashi said to lighten the mood, his or mine I'm not sure. "As your sensei it is my job to be there for you. You were carrying the world on your shoulders and you should have asked for help. I vowed to protect my comrades and and your sensei this is something I'm obliged to help you with." Kakashi was holding me tightly in a comforting grip as he spoke, a contrast to his normally distant touch.
"I know but you know why I didn't say anything." He nodded and gave me a closed eye smile.
"That being said, I am proud of you. You have the knowledge people would kill for, you placed so much pressure on yourself and instead of being corrupt, you have become strong and reliable. A true ninja." My face broke out into a grin and I jumped off Kakashi fist pumping the air. "Maa, you said something about Zabuza and your changes. Since they are over and done with, tell me some of the things you changed."
"Oh yeah, Zabuza was supposed to die along with Haku, that's why I was so disappointed I didn't save Haku. I wasn't supposed to be on Team 7, Sakura Haruno was. Sasuke was a dick and hated everyone and everything, going rogue with Orochimaru. Shisui was supposed to commit suicide. Neji was supposed to be a bigger prick than he is now. And you, as cool as you are, were hella terrible sensei in the teaching sense." Kakashi gasped and ruffled my hair.
"You are so mean telling me I am a terrible sensei."
"Was." He waved his hand nonchalantly brushing it off.
"You really changed a lot, you are crazy. Sakura Haruno huh. I can't imagine that team dynamic working. Most girls like her are more interested in boys than actual training."
"True, that's why I changed it and joined your team." Kakashi let out a deep chuckle and I spent the day telling him stories of things that don't have an affect now of the past timeline. He listened only to input some snark or commentary here and there. I decided Kakashi doesn't try to be funny, he is just a dick with a nonchalant and slightly awkward personality and it is hilarious. We left after a while to get food, picking up Naruto, Zabuza, Sasuke, and Shisui for an outing to Ichiraku. That night I was called back to Tsunade's office and Neji, Shikamaru, Sasuke, and Shino were there. She promoted each of us to Chunin and I was shocked. (A/N Shino is a fucking baller and deservs to be chunin. He's undefeated remember! So yes he's a Chunin.)She seemed to not trust me a few hours ago but now I'm trustworthy enough to become a Chunin? I was pretty disappointed Naruto wasn't made Chunin too, but I guess it is one of those things set in stone for him to become the first Genin Hokage. Everyone left but me to go celebrate.
"Tsunade-sama, thank you for this but why? You were so untrusting of me earlier and it doesn't make sense to promote me like this." She pulled out a bottle of Sake and had a hearty laugh.
"That's true but after watching your past and knowing everything you know but not doing evil with it shows your character. People would kill for your knowledge but you chose to not exploit it and do something good with it. You also have many people I trust that speak highly of you skill and character wise. Those are the characteristics of a Leaf Ninja and you are deserving of the title. I will still keep my eye on you, but the high praise from Zabuza and Kakashi, I think you will be someone worthwhile of my training. Plus I can skip all of the lessons on Taijutsu and focus heavily on your medical ninjutsu, especially if you want to be a skilled combatant with medical skills to boot... every team needs a field medic and you'd do well with it." In her speech she had already downed 5 shots of Sake. "Lesson 1, never say no to me. Sit and have a drink."
"Fuck yeah." She poured me a glass, ignoring that I'm 12 and I had a shot. It was horrible and burned my throat but she enjoyed it and was happy that I agreed, even if it's because she's drunk. I thought I had fucked myself over, I still am not in the clear especially with Orochimaru's unwanted attention and unknown plans, but letting out a secret to the most trustworthy people ever was a bit of a relief and I felt lighter than ever before.
I've been waiting to learn mystic palm, I have always planned on being a combat specialist, a frontline fighter, but there were things that happened and are going to happen that if I don't know how to heal anything, I will have harmed the timeline more than I will do it good. Maybe I can find a way to save Itachi from his sickness or going blind, maybe I'll figure out how to help Shisui's eyes, people are going to get hurt and if I can heal them as well as I can kill them I will be doing what I've set out to do. The idea of having the skill to heal a comrade when bleeding but not ever doing anything with it sickens me, I won't let someone die just because I was trying to limit myself into only being a combatant. If that was true then there would be no reason for me to take Sakura's place.
I had a meeting with the clan elders to inform them of my becoming a Chunin and they were extremely pleased. I went through hours of tedious training in the grooming of me being the clan head. Some of it involved the issues of marriage which I ignored, but they did say that I would need to start picking a suitable male to run the clan with me at his side. They also told me there are some marriages they would like to arrange, but I shut those down real quick. No way in hell am I having an arranged marriage with some stupid boy who will just provide me children and money, and no way in hell for a clan marriage.
They said Hanabi had already agreed to marriage, not with anyone yet but the idea of it for the clan, because she is a romantic and believes whoever she marries will be a prince and dreams of her wedding and has since a baby. I love her for it and promise to pride her a fairy tail the best I can, but that is not for me right now. I also have been getting more obligations to show my face as the princess of a noble clan at events. I didn't know being from a noble clan meant so much, but it does. An event I cannot miss is from the Feudal Lord of the Ice Kingdom. It is a very westernized area and I am supposed to go to meet his son and keep the alliance between them and our clan. It is a ball of sorts and I have to go with the guards of my choice.
I ducked out of the meeting as soon as possible and since Hinata was having a sleepover with another kid from the clan, I decided to sleep over at Kiba's since Shino said he'd be there too.
Spending the night with them was pretty eventful, insults were thrown and Shino had to yet again play mediator. I did, possibly, learn some useful information about Kiba though. When I would piss him off, Shino would physically hold Kiba down to stop his frontal attacks; every time Shino placed his hands on Kiba, he blushed. Yes, he fucking blushed. At first I thought that Kiba was just red in anger, but the slight longing look he held for Shino spoke volumes, and guess what, it was freaking ADORABLE. I honestly could never tell what team Kiba played for, he was as manly and prideful as they come, but he never ever talked about crushing on anyone, especially not a girl. SO when he finally revealed it, even if he didn't mean to, I felt closer to him.
I mean like hell yeah, Kiba is totally my way cooler version of a Gay Best Friend. Shino might be more asexual than Sasuke, but if he has romantic feelings, I wouldn't be surprised if he had them for Kiba. Other than me, Kiba is one of the only people who doesn't see Shino as a freak or invisible. He also banters with Kiba a lot, throwing in the wittiest, yet 100 percent honest replies to some of the insane things Kiba says or does. They could be the greatest power couple ever.
Dear Hinata-chan,
I am fine. Training to become the Kazekage is difficult but I know I am getting stronger. Kankuro and Temari are doing well they thank you for asking. Kankuro does wear face paint but I do not know what goth is. I do not have a favorite color, maybe you can help me pick one. Shukaku is less violent and maybe one day we can bond so he is less angry. I believe he needs to meet you and Naruto Uzumaki to see kindness like I have. The villagers are beginning to fear me less because I do not harm them anymore. Has Naruto Uzumaki returned, I would like to send him another letter? I will make sure you do not die so if you need me I will come to the village and provide you safety. I shall buy something purple to wear when you come if you believe it will look pleasing. I would like to play Shoji with you one day when you come visit. Tell me, is there anything new you have experienced? I learned experienced getting new clothes recently because I have grown. I would like to know your favorite food and drink.
Goodbye,
Gaara.
A/N yes I made Kiba and Shino gay because why the fuck not. Sorry if it offends you but I think it's cute. Although Kiba was my first love in the show h's gay now. Idk Why I did that...but it's happening and I guess nobody can change it.