Oh god these chapters keep getting longer and longer X_X my beta is right, the fact I haven't had writers block yet is amazing. On the bright side I am legitimately happy with how the story is progressing, and all of your guy's support have been amazing.
MeiaAdey: Oh trust me hun, Danzo is going to die in a verrrrryyyyy painful matter. Hinata and a few other characters are going to become much more stronger and more capable shinobi.
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Queen Mo-Freakin: I already answered your question but to others interested in knowing: No, I do not have a fixed schedule. If I did I'd most likely get burnt out fast due to college. So to avoid writers block I'm going to try to update once a week, but don't panic if I go a week without updating. If anyone gets concerned just PM me. I'll respond within the day. :3
"Blah" - talking
'Blah' - thinking
"Blah" - English
Blah - passage of time.
Warning: Lot's of naughty words, violence, I like insulting people, mini-emotional moments, references and anime logic!
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto, if I did one of Itachi's Tsukuyomi would be Gai making someone run while yelling about "YOOOOOUUUUTTTTHHHH!"
I ended up waking really freaking early the next morning. This always happens, if nothing goes on I will wake up around… 8 or 9 in the morning. But, if there is a time… well… Begrudgingly, I turn my head to look at the kitchen clock. My mission begins at 8...
5 A.M. on the dot.
"Fuck me sideways…" I'm starting to develop the habit of cursing in english. Naruto's beginning to copy what I say, so if he's gonna cuss he might as well not get caught!
Rolling out of my nice warm futon, I slip on a shirt and stood up. I can see why men sleep shirtless, the fluffy blanket feels comfier with less clothes on. But I wear shirts when I'm awake for one simple matter: No one knows about Deidara's chest mouth. I'm keeping it that way.
The less people know about C0, the safer I'll be in the long run. That, and Naruto asks too many questions about my hands already.
I take a moment to examine my surroundings. Well for one the floor is cold as hell '… haha… cold… hell… I'm funny when I'm tired.' (AN: I actually am tired right now XD help) 'oh… the voice is back.'
Besides the cold floor the apartment looks just like how Kishimoto designed it, with a few touches from yours truly. My futon lays between the front entrance and Naruto's bedroom. After a month of having white porcelain masks staring at me while I sleep, I've turned into a paranoid asshole. If someone wants to sneak in, I've become a light sleeper with spidey senses. Don't care; you sneak into my home when I have a kid in the other room… you gonna die bud. I sleep with a kunai under my pillow and my clay pouch under my blanket. I'm tempted to put a warning sign on the front door so I don't accidentally stab an unsuspecting shinobi or delivery boy.
Putting the futon away I quickly check Naruto, who's tangled in his sheets snoozing away. Knowing this will hurt his back I get him in a better sleeping position and recover him in his blankets. With a fond smile and a quick kiss to his temple I retreat to our shared bathroom to shower.
As I let the hot water do its magic I go through a list of what I need to bring. "Hmmm.. clay, clothes, some money, my premade C1s but not too many, un. Just enough for a diversion…" It's amazing how fast I adapted to this new life.
Almost instantly my thoughts become somber, I've been in this world for a month now.
'I wonder how my friends and family are doing… how long time has passed back home? What about-' I had to smack myself to get these thoughts out of my head. 'You're dead in that world woman, DEAD! You have a second chance now and you will not dwell on the past longer than needed.'
Realizing that being in the shower any longer could result in an emotional turmoil, I quickly get out and dry off. Putting on a dark blue kimono top with some grey pants, I pack what I need for the mission.
Nodding with satisfaction, I leave a note for Naruto and head out, planning to eat out for the morning. I still have a while before the mission began, so I might as well enjoy some peace and quiet.
Many hours later
I spy with my little eye… something beginning with the letter "T". If you guessed "Trees" you are correct! You now understand how BORED I AM!
I thought shinobi hopping from tree to tree was the coolest thing ever. But after two hours of non-stop hopping, the mystical factor dies quicker than an extra on Game of Thrones.
My teammates are no help either. The male jonin, turns out his name is Yuu, is so serious that he should sign up for ANBU. He has not said a word and has keep a blank expression.
The female jonin's name is Kana, and she's as bland as a female protagonist in a reverse harem anime. I understand these are background characters, but did I really have to be partnered with two walking cardboard boxes?
Why yes, yes I did.
I begin to mess with some clay. I need SOMETHING to do. I'm defence, meaning I'm literally here to make sure these two piles of bore stay alive.
'Legs… body… neck… head… wait.' I do a double take on what I made. At first I just stared at my creation baffled. Out of pure boredom I made the perfect land animal to ride on.
My inner gamer geek went wild with joy. Dropping it to the ground I let it land with a "POOF" and hopped on.
'Awww yeah!'
Meanwhile with Mr. Bland and Ms. Snooze
Kana quickly looks over her shoulder, seeing that I'm not behind them looks over at Yuu. "Deidara's missing!"
"What?!" Wow Yuu, you finally talked. He also checked over his shoulder and stopped in his tracks, Kana doing the same, "Where did he-"
"I'M ON A CHOCOBO BITCHES, UN!"
Neither one had time to register the gleeful cheer as a mass of white feathers bolt past underneath them.
Hell yeah, I made a chocobo from the Final Fantasy series, and it is fast as fuck!
Too fast actually, looking behind me, and my poor teammates are unable to keep up. Aww. Feeling pity for them I made another chocobo "Hop on the bird, un!" Thank Kami they listened. Now they can enjoy the wonders of chocobo racing.
Now I just need the theme music and I would be happy. (AN: *humming the FFVII Chocobo Racing theme*) 'Thanks voice!'
Hiruzen's POV
A soft knock on the door snapped my attention away from the dreadful paperwork. "Enter."
"You requested my assistance, Hokage-sama?" Hiashi entered my office with an emotionless mask, but I can tell he is curious. It's not everyday I request the head of a clan to do me a favor.
I sigh, "Yes… it involves Danzo." I watch as the smallest trace of disgust dance across Hiashi's face. After my conversation with Deidara, I am beginning to notice subtle reactions to my words. A twitch of the fingers, a faint frown. Small things that I have grown numb to with age now seem new to me.
"I request you discreetly use your byakugan on Danzo, and tell me the chakra color of his bandaged eye. He should be in his usual room."
Hiashi only stared at me for the longest time. After Deidara mentions how much time is spent with people just standing around and thinking, I am beginning to notice it too. Eventually the Hyuuga head spoke.
"Very well. But when I return you must answer my questions." With a nod of agreement from me, Hiashi calmly leaves the office, closing the door behind him.
Each minute waiting for Hiashi to return felt like an eternity. Pacing in my office, by the the time ten minutes have passed, my anxiety begins to take over as I am having sudden regret. I am putting my trust in a stranger to determine the fate of my old friend. Granted, the Uchiha massacre was under his orders and I have since shut down his movements.
If Deidara was right, Danzo may be facing his death in the near future. I saw the hatred in that boy's eyes. I felt so much killing intent radiating from his body that I could almost see how he plans on killing Danzo. Slow and painful. All he wants is Uchiha Shisui's eye, so if my friend cooperates he may live… but Danzo is stubborn, he would not roll over for a child's demands.
Then there is the matter of the Uchiha brothers. Deidara wishes to reunite them, but how? I am left in the dark regarding his plans. But I am guessing it has something to do with Shisui's eye.
My thoughts were interrupted when Hiashi returned, I didn't like the frustrated look on the usually stoic man's face.
"The chakra in his eye is green. There is also a foreign chakra on his right shoulder and seals on his right arm. I am unable to see what he is hiding there… Hokage-sama?"
I collapsed into my chair mid-report. All my head seemed to repeat was 'He was right…' over and over again in an almost maddening chant. Danzo was responsible for the death of Uchiha Shisui, the awakening of Itachi's mangekyo sharingan, and is the one who ordered genocide.
"Hokage-sama?"
I snap my head towards the man before me, right… his questions. "We had an agreement. Ask away…"
Hiashi hesitated for a moment, then hid it behind a stone mask, "Who told you about chakra colors? That is a clan secret of the byakugan that we do not tell our own clansmen until they are at least chunin." (AN: idk if this is true I'm just making it up for the plot! Hyuuga's are secretive anyway)
"Are you familiar with Deidara?" Was my immediate response. The boy requested Hiashi, so he should be willing to explain everything.
He nods, "Ko informed me that Deidara talked with Hinata outside of the academy. Asking her to deliver a lunch to someone, but he was unable to hear who."
'Hinata? Deidara is already making his move, huh?' With a grave nod, "Deidara is the one you want to speak with. He is on a mission and will return in three days. He lives with Uzumaki Naruto."
"The Kyuubi vessel?" Hiashi's eyebrow rose in question. The Hyuuga's tolerated Naruto, but that's about it.
"Indeed. You can speak with him when he returns… ah… a fair warning… he is expressive." Without another word Hiashi bowed and left.
I lean back and stare at the ceiling. 'Deidara… a deal's a deal… don't make me regret this… please.'
This time skip was brought to you by me!
Deidara's POV
'Kusagakure is… grassy. Huh, who would have thought? The village literally titled "Hidden in the Grass" was grassy! What a coincident.'
Okay, sarcasm aside using the chocobos took a fraction of the time to get there than expected. Then again, when you have large birds going at 140 km an hour, (AN: About 86 MPH, FFVII chocobos can be even faster) in a linear path, you'd have to be a complete moron to try and stop them... R.I.P. bandits from 15 minutes ago.
I had made the birds shrink back into figurines once we got to the village. As much as I WANT to scare the crap out of these guys, I just can't… yet.
We met our client, an ambassador hoping to strengthen the bonds between Kusa and Konoha, I guess. He seemed pleased that we arrived ahead of schedule. So I am to assume I am on either an A-rank or S-rank mission then? I dunno, I'm just pretending to be the uninterested teenager, who's more focused on his dango than the conversation. Which… I am. I hate politics. 'Damn these are good, no wonder Itachi will literally pout if someone eats dango in front of him!'
"Deidara-chan, you can go explore the village. Just don't cause trouble." Ms. Snooze- I mean Kana, giggled out.
I had to suppress a glare, 'Okay lady, I don't mind the "chan" as I am mentally a girl. But if you talk to me like I'm a little kid again I'M GONNA- Gah even thinking about her death bores me.' Standing up I trudge off muttering in english.
"Stupid background characters, stupid mission, stupid 'Just don't cause trouble teehee' stupid- OH MY GOD I NEED THAT IN MY LIFE!" I halted at a store, making the shop owner shriek at my sudden booming voice.
Inside that little shop had something I never realized I needed until now.
A handmade Japanese wallet, with a maneki neko on it! Oh my Kami, it's so cuuuuuttttteee!
I practically bounced over to the shop owner and bought the wallet without hesitation. Poor lady was so confused, but didn't argue as I hand her the ryo.
Next, I went to a weapons shop and bought a set of kunai and shuriken, along with a care kit for Naruto. I want him to develop the habit of caring for his weapons. Also, his current set of weapons suck, so these will be nice replacements!
Seeing as how conversations for politics can last HOURS, I quickly go to them to interrupt the whole thing. At first the ambassador looked peeved, but realizing that I'm "just a kid" he lets it slide. Sometimes it can pay to be a kid… as long as no one talks about it… I'm looking at you Ms. Snooze.
"Kana-san, Yuu-san here." I hand them a frog and a bird sculpture. "Just incase something happens while I train outside the village, un. If the bird moves, that means to stay in your general location. If the frog moves, it means I am facing an opponent that I am struggling against and need your help, un."
Kana simply smiled, "Alright Deidara-chan. Be good!" You little…
Before I can explode with anger, I bolt outside the village. Best to stay away from them.
Though, the farther I was from the village, the louder my gut was screaming at me to return. I chose to ignore it. To calm my nerve, I began to quietly sing some Disney songs to myself as I enter a more forested area.
"Poor unfortunate souls, in pain, in-"
"HELLO!"
I all but jump out of my skin as I let out a manly -cough- not manly -cough- scream. Clutching my fist over my pounding heart, I begin to slowly go into the fetal position as my muscles were in pain from the sudden movement.
"Gah! I'm sorry! I didn't mean to scare ya kid. Here, let me help!" A gloved hand clutches under my arm and practically yank me to my feet.
'That voice… that hand…' All brain functions end as I'm being gently turned to face the all too familiar voice. I should know, he was almost always in the same scenes as Deidara.
Looking up, I am faced with a tall man… a tall man with an orange mask.
Tobi, also known as Uchiha Obito.
You know that feeling you get when you're extremely stressed? The "I need to vomit, NOW" feeling? That was me right now.
I've played a million scenarios in my head the past month. Things I would do and say to different chara-... people from this world. Tobi being a common thought. Make fun of his mask, joke around, or just flat out throw bombs and run away. In having to chose fight, flight or freeze I had planned on fighting or fleeing when I would meet him.
But instead, my body chose freeze.
'I'm going to die, I'm going to die, I'm going to die. Runawayrunawayrunaway RUN!' I couldn't move.
Tobi tilts his head, in a way as if saying "Something wrong Deidara? Go on, I dare you to say something stupid." But he didn't need to say that. His body language spoke it all.
"Cat got your tongue?" The bastard had the nerve to chuckle.
I gulped, "N-no… J-just s-s-startled, un." I finally had the nerve to yank my arm away, rubbing it slightly due to Tobi's vice grip.
"Ah, sorry about that!" Tobi flails his arms childishly, "My names To-"
"Obito…" Shit… shitshitshitshit I did not just say that! I DID NOT JUST SAY THAT!
He froze, "Come again?" His voice dropped an octave. 'Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuu-'
"N-nothing! J-just a name of s-someone I knew." 'Damnit woman you are better at bullshitting! If you can't handle Tobi, how the flying fuck can you face Orochimaru?! Oh wait, because you see Orochimaru as a joke. This guy is an actual threat in your eyes!'
His voice returned to normal as his fist connected with his palm in a "I understand now" motion, "Oooooh I get it! Anyway, my name is Tobi! I'm part of the Akatsuki… well I'm kinda a newbie." He rubs the back of his head with a fake nervous laugh. Damn, this guy had an entire fanbase fooled for years?
I take a deep breath, 'It's okay. You're still alive. He just wants to try to recruit you.' "Y-yeah, un?" One of my hands buries itself in my clay pouch, feeding the mouth with clay as I focus a large quantity of chakra into it.
He nods vigorously, "Uh-huh! And I'm here on orders by our leader to recruit you, so what do you say? It's a super cool group where you can become strong!" His hand meets my hair and ruffles it, my ponytail in between his thumb and pointer. 'He's going to grab it if I don't move!'
Trying to act like an annoyed teen, I swat his hand away with a pout "I'm…" I breath again, slowly calming down "Not a kid, un. And I'm not going to join either. I like living in Konoha."
Obviously, he didn't like the response. As I could hear his sharingan activate. No not feel, I HEARD his sharingan ACTIVATE! This goddamn world kept all their sound effects so his eye made that "shing" noise!
I need to get back to my teammates. Screw boring political talk, screw bland background characters, I don't feel safe right now. I'd rather be bored and safe than in this situation.
Taking a cautious step back, my hand that was eating clay instantly grabs the other pouch that has my premade C1. Pulling it out, I'm about to make a run for it, "Leave me al-"
Suddenly, one of his hands wraps around my throat in a tight squeeze. I could feel myself leaving the ground, black spots dance across my vision as I'm forced to look at his sharingan through his eyehole.
The iconic deep voice ringed out from behind that stupid lollipop face, no longer is Tobi talking, it's Obito's turn now, "I don't really care how you know my name. But I want you to tell me what else you know, Deidara… or, is that actually your name?"
'HE KNOWS! Fucking shit how does he kno- goddamnit don't tell me I'm here because of fucking Kaguya or Madara! I will not play their fucking game!' I quickly began flailing my legs, trying to kick SOMETHING! 'Can't breath! Need to get away! Awayawayawayawayawayaway! USE YOUR KEKKEI GENKAI WOMAN!'
Using what little air I had left, I whisper the only thing that can save me in this situation, dropping both my arms, "K...Katsu…"
I activate about 15 C1s at once by dropping my pouch of pre-made bombs. Forcing Obito to use his ghost technique and the blast sending me flying backwards, allowing me to get away. Of course if he ran, I wouldn't be able to outspeed him.
That's what chocobos are for. Before I even get into the village I quickly try to dispel any genjutsu. Thankfully, it seems like there are none. I don't think Obito has ever used genjutsu, he's a sensor type*.
I managed to reach Kana and Yuu in a relatively short amount of time, nearly trampled some people, but I didn't care. Kana was the first to react, catching me as I roll off the bird.
"Deidara-chan?! What happened?! You're all burnt! And what's with the hand print on your throat?!" Eh? Looking down at myself, my arms and legs were bleeding from the burns my explosions caused. Part of my shirt was destroyed and I could see my stomach was also damaged, at least it wasn't near my chest. Guess I was too close to the blasts after all… that was a stupid assumption, of course I was too close. It was either risk the choking or massive burns. I took the burns.
"A...ambushed… K-killed and got… away..." Was all I could bullshit before my adrenaline wore off, and the searing pain took over, causing my body and mind to shut down.
I blacked out in Kana's arms.
The next day
I woke up to three things. First was the constant bouncing motion of my scenery in front of me; guess I am on my chocobo. The second was that Kana was holding onto me as she controlled my sculpture, trying to keep it going at a relatively slow trot. Finally was the agony my entire body felt, I was sore as I try to twitch my finger, only to realized that I'm bandaged up so tightly that I'm all but immobile. I don't think you're suppose to tend to burns like this...
I must have made some noise of discomfort as a hand gently pets my loose hair… my ponytail is undone… how long have I been out..?
As if sensing my question, "You've been asleep for almost 24 hours Deidara-chan… Yuu went on ahead to report to Hokage-sama while I bandged you up. I'd say you did a pretty good job, the mission was a success and you did protect us from bandits yesterday." That was my birds doing, not me.
All I could muster was a quiet nod despite the tightness around my neck and allowed Kana's overall aura to lull me to back to sleep. (AN:your pick on if it's boring or calming) 'Shush voice. My head hurts…'
Maybe letting people treat me like a kid isn't such a bad thing after all…
Time to skip away the stress!
When I woke up again, I was in a hospital bed with a medic healing my burns. I tried to get up but was pushed back down.
"You're still injured Deidara-san. Don't move."
I chose not to argue with the single person that can make my healing either a breeze or a living hell.
The only sound in the room was the medic muttering about how my burns were not properly treated to. Guess some blisters broke at some point during Kana's treatment.
Thirty minutes of cleaning, and bandaging later the medic left and in his place was Hiruzen. Who was looking at the numerous bandages, and just overall state of my appearance with his mouth in a grim line.
"The Akatsuki sent their leader, un." Not a lie, but vague enough to not give away information. "The burns are my fault… I needed to get out of his grip…"
"That was reckless behavior. You should have stayed with your jonin teammates." Hiruzen attempted to scold me, but guess what? I'm not gonna take it.
"They would have been KILLED if they faced him… I only managed to live because they want me to join and…" I stopped mid growl and looked away. That was all he needed.
Hiruzen gave me a calculating stare, "They know?" I just nod. "How?"
"Dunno, un. I have my theories but nothing is set in stone." I wanted to change the subject. The idea of Obito knowing who I am doesn't settle well in my stomach. "So… our deal?"
Hiruzen obviously didn't appreciate my change of subject, but he doesn't speak. In fact he just lets his eyes answer my question. The tired, stressed eyes. I almost felt bad, his teachers… most of his generation… his students, all are either dead, abandoned the village, or they are plotting behind his back.
But then I remembered Danzo, and my sympathy is quickly crushed.
"I was right huh?" All he could do was nod his head. I didn't gloat, or brag, I let him have his moment of peace. He deserves that at least. "I won't take his eye yet. I'm not strong enough. You have until Naruto graduates the academy to make your peace with him, un." As much as I hate Danzo and want him dead as quickly as possible, I love Hiruzen and his grandfatherly care to his village, so the bastard gets to live a few more years.
Besides, I need to learn how to preserve Shisui's eye. The last thing I want to do is implant it onto myself to keep it safe. Sharingans are cool, but no way in the seven hells would I want one*.
Hiruzen seemed to relax at an instant. He realized that he had time to make things better, even if in the end the outcome stays the same. "Alright, I'll allow you to train wherever you see fit. However, on missions you are forbidden to be alone for any reason. I will also have someone fix your chakra seal, allowing you chunin level chakra reserves."
"Fair enough, un."
He begins to leave, but stops at the door, "Hiashi… will want to meet you tomorrow. I won't tell Naruto that you're back yet. You're a day ahead schedule, and I bet you don't want him to see you like this." With that, he left.
I groan, wishing I could sleep but I'm too wide awake. It took me a few minutes to remember that I still have clay in one of my palm mouths.
Spitting out the large lump of earth with a "bleh" I had to stop a gag at the noise. 'Deidara, I love you but your jutsu still grosses me out.' I clasp my other hand over it, letting my body move on its own. I never know what I'm going to make half the time.
Opening my hand I had to cover my mouth to stop a hysterical burst of laughter. Oh, the irony of it all!
If Obito hadn't grabbed my throat, I would have used a C2 dragon against him.
Side story #1: Hiashi
Something is poking my arm… Something is POKING MY BURNT ARM AND IT HURTS!
"OW MOTHERFUCK- Oh… good morning Hyuuga-san." Hovering over my bed is a branch member Hyuuga, poor guy looks like he just saw the Grudge.
He gulps, obviously never getting any warnings about how I can change my voice fairly quickly. "H...Hiashi-sama..." He coughs and regains his composure "Hiashi-sama asked that I bring you to the estate to discuss some things." Without warning the man scoops me up. In the process I see a clock saying 6 A.M. ...Jesus fucking Christ on a pogo stick, what is with these guys and waking up early?
Now, I have a big problem with this, one reason is that I just hate being off the ground. I like my feet to be on a solid surface as it gives me a sense of balance and free will.
The other reason?
I'm in a yukata being carried bridal style.
I may mentally be a girl, but I'm anything but girly. I'm that villain rooting, wearing jeans and T-shirts while calling my friends "dude" kind of girl. I have my girly moments, but in general I hated the idea of being treated like some dainty princess. And right now I feel like I'm being treated like a fucking dainty princess. And I'm a boy now to boot!
"Gah! Put me down, I can walk, un!" Too late, he's already roof hopping.
He only sets me down when we reached the Hyuuga estate, and more importantly some really empty as hell room with Hiashi sitting in the far, far back like this is normal. Great, he saw me being carried like some child, and I look like a mummy in a robe. Love the first impressions.
The background Hyuuga left without a word and I found myself automatically sitting on a pillow-seat-thingy. Damnit, what's with these guys and being intimidating?!
The room was painfully quiet, I couldn't even bring myself to make a sassy remark. But apparently the universe loves ice breakers.
I shivered.
Now, that may not seem so bad if it was a normal shiver. But somehow MY shivers got transferred to Deidara. Meaning it was a violent jerk of my upper body while I let out a sudden squeak. My best friend always had mild panic moments whenever these happened, and sadly, Hiashi seemed to have developed the same concerned expression. I swear I'm okay!
"Don't mind that, un. It's normal!" Maybe it's Hiashi is just being a dad, but that didn't seem to comfort him. Hopefully with my influence I can get him to be that happy grandpa like character during the Boruto arc. (AN:Look it up, it's… disturbingly sweet.) 'I know, right?'
"You wanted to see me?" Yay caught him off-guard. I love doing that!
Sadly it didn't last, "Hokage-sama had me use my byakugan on Danzo-sama. When I questioned him he told me to question you instead. Care to explain why? How do you know about the byakugan's abilities?"
Oh boy… how do I explain this to HIASHI? It's not like I can go the whole "This is a manga!" route because who knows how the clan would act towards me. So, I decide to poke at a clan secret. Make him think I just have a weird kekkei genkai.
"Kumogakure demanded your head after you killed the ambassador that tried to kidnap Hinata-chan, un. The elders decided to use your twin brother, Hizashi instead, as he is a branch member. When you tried to argue, he hit you in the gut with gentle fist and told you that he was doing this to protect you, the village, and to pick his own fate for once in his life, un."
Hiashi looked like he just met the Ghost of Christmas Past. He didn't accuse Hiruzen of telling me this, he couldn't accuse me of spying as someone would have saw me. He just, accepted this… pleasantly surprising if you ask me.
"What are you planning, boy? You are targeting Danzo, a councilmen and have information that you could be killed for possessing."
I tilt my head, somewhat stiffly, but I never break eye contact, "I know things that if left alone will happen, and I am here to change what I can. You must be wondering what the Hyuuga clan has anything to do with this, huh?"
"Yes actually, I wanted to know why you spoke with Hi-"
"Neji is killed protecting her, he died before he could reach 18, un." I interrupt him abruptly, I want Hinata to be strong, to be confident… but most of all I want that bullshit death of Neji's to never. Happen. EVER! Kishimoto kept killing off wonderful characters, and keeps the flat ones alive. WELL NOT THIS TIME!
The guy's whole posture changes. From serious to one of pure tension, I don't blame him. His nephew gets killed before he even reaches his prime. I would be pissed off too… oh wait, I am.
He glares at me, byakugan activated, "So you know the future?"
Whoa, no need to intimidate me! I'll talk. "A future, un. One that I am not happy with, so I want to change the timeline. What I am proposing Hiashi, is to help both your heir keep her title and not lose it to her little sister, but to also keep your nephew alive."
"... I'm listening. Speak." He is so demanding.
But oh, how I love the smell of change in the air. "Let me train Hinata in her confidence. I won't go near her taijutsu or overall actual training. And you need to speak with Neji. It's time you fulfilled your twin brother's dying wish, un."
I was originally going to have the conversation between Deidara and Hiashi to be in the next chapter and have Deidara meet Sasuke after the mission... but a lot of my original plan changed as I was writing and instead turned this into one of the side stories. This gives you all a good idea of how long the side stories are going to be, I love detail and due the sheer size of them, will not have them every chapter... but more or less whenever someone either throws out an idea or if a muse strikes me.
This chapter was meant to have a ton more comedy between Deidara and Tobi/Obito, but as I was typing I realized that, that is not how I would actually react to meeting Mr. Lollipop. Orochimaru? Oh hell yeah, bring on the insults. But Tobi/Obito legitimately freaks me out. So you get to see Deidara face true fear for once.
Final note: I am very bad at keeping my own secrets. Other's? Nope, wont get a peep from me. But I am too much of an open book to hide anything about myself, so after a while people are going to figure out about Deidara's secret.
*According to Naruto Wiki, Obito never uses genjutsu and states that he is a sensor type. So Deidara doesn't have to worry about being put under a genjutsu when facing him.
*I will NEVER give Deidara any special dojutsu, kekkei genkai, ect. If it is outside Deidara's natural elemental techniques then forget it ever happening, I hate it when SI or OCs get these power-ups without being born in that particular clan. If it's earth or some form of explosive power? Then it's fair game. I'm looking at you Toph from Avatar: TLA, I will learn to fight blind!
As always, reviews are loved and I am open for suggestions on side stories... trust me, you don't want my beta to pick all the ideas. They'll get crazy fast. Besides I like hearing from you lovelies! :3
Mello out!
