CRAZY

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"Characters Talking"

-Characters thinking—

~Flashback~

*Voice recall*

-Kurama- Still a pervert

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Chapter 6:

The rest of the meeting had been awkward but productive. Fan, err, Temari was a great partner as usual and caught things quickly. He just wasn't used to the fact that Fan was a woman, a very attractive woman. Of course, every time she spoke her troublesome attitude kind of spoiled the image.

"That's all you got on them after a week? And you call yourself a hacker?" The blond chastised.

"Did you find out anything better on Demon boy?"

"Not much. Whoever buried his records did a good job." Shikamaru raised an eyebrow, but Temari ignored him and continued. "The problem is your focus is too narrow."

"Again, with your conspiracy theory." The lazy man rolled his eyes.

"It's no conspiracy. Dr. Orochimaru is using those prisoners for an experiment or something."

"Or something?"

"Look, under the façade of treating the criminally insane, he has collected the most dangerous killers around."

"Not weird for a psychiatrist specializing in the criminally insane. Who's he going to treat normal people?" The lazy genius rolled his eyes.

"Moron, he has special interest in the most sadistic or ritualistic killers. Those are his pet projects."

"Again, he studies psychos and specializes in the nuttiest of them all. Creepy but not unexpected or illegal. They have to be put somewhere."

"You…Ugh. Listen, when I looked at the records, I realized his real interest is on the insane in building A. Those are the ones he personally treats and are his pet projects. The ones inbuilding B or C are for cover. He even divided the building A inmates into two groups, either A or B."

"Gee, the two first letters in the alphabet. Let's contact the press."

"You lazy bum, and you call yourself a genius."

"Listen here you, troublesome woman. You have nothing. It sounds crazy, they're divided into A and B groups. What is your interest in the psychos anyway? Were you a patient?"

"Screw you! Lazy ass. You don't want to help. Fine. But guess what? I may not have found out much about your precious demon child, but he is one of Orochimaru's pet projects. He's on group B. Good luck with your investigation!" She stood up and glared at him before turning around.

"Hold on." Shikamaru sighed loudly. "This whole shit is troublesome and annoying as hell, but I never said I wasn't going to investigate. Just pointing the obvious flaws in your theory."

The blonde turned around, tilted her head and crossed her arms across her chest.

-I wish she wouldn't do that— He thought as he tried to look away.

The lazy genius took a drag out of his e-cigarette and continued. "We need each other to complete this investigation. Let's work together on this. I must admit some curiosity about your findings. I just don't want you to get obsessed over it, unless we find something more solid."

"When I'm proven right. You will kiss my feet."

"As you wish, but if I'm right. You will do what I say for a day and forget about that obsession."

"Now wait a minute. That bet seems uneven."

"Chickening out?"

"In your dreams, lazy boy. Besides, I will win." She smiled wickedly. "Let's say the loser has to kneel in front of the winner, admit their greatness and do what the winner says for one day. Deal? Genius."

He took a deep breath. "Deal, you troublesome woman." –And I will find out your connection to that place—

They shook hands, to seal the bet, before each heading home.

-NH-

Jiraiya was glad to finally be back. He had traveled all night but wanted to return quickly and did not want to give his ex the chance to back out.

Once in his office he served himself a drink of his most expensive whisky, He had earned it damn it. The team was finally assembled. Everything was ready, all the i's were dotted. It was time to make his move. His contacts at the asylum where working nicely and Kakashi would approach the new possible contact. He took a sip and savored it.

-I'm finally ready. Naruto, it's almost time. I will not fail this time— He sighed. -Not this time—

The older man still felt drained after facing his biggest failure and this was just the beginning. Tsunade was going to fight him all the way. But he could not back down. Too much depended on this.

The long white-haired man had to face his last and biggest mistake once more and as usual, he never said anything. How Jiraiya wished he screamed and cussed at him. But as always, he was completely silent. He felt a million years old, but he would not stop until it was fixed, and Naruto was doing better.

His mistakes were to numerous to count and life was sending him the bill. Time was of the essence. He smiled sadly as he saw Konan's last paper work, a perfect functional origami windmill. Her last words had been prophetic. He had wasted his life chasing windmills and never realized it until it was too late.

This last windmill was not for him and he could not afford to lose. He had already lost all his own fights and it was liberating. This was about their future, not his.

He sat the windmill down as he sipped his whiskey again. He heard the knocks and called him in.

"Kakashi, what a surprise. A bit early for you, don't you think?"

"That is my line, Jiraiya-sama. But it's more a very late night."

Jiraiya wiggled his eyebrows.

"Nothing inappropriate. I met Dr. Orochimaru's former assistant, and she almost drank me under the table."

Jiraiya raised an eyebrow and smirked.

"it was not like that. Yamato notified me she was at the Asylum yesterday and made quite a spectacle. He asked Sai to follow her while Hyuga was at work. He notified me, she went to a bar and I relieved him. I gained her confidence for now, but that woman can drink."

"Former assistant?"

"Here's what Smoke managed to find on her. Anko Mitarashi."

"Ah, yes I remember, his star pupil, before Yakushi. I remember a lot of gossip when she left."

"She knows a lot about Dr. Orochimaru's work and day to day operations. But she has trust issues, ergo the drinking contest, which I barely won."

Jiraiya smiled mirthlessly, his former friend left a trail of pain everywhere he went.

"Jiraiya, Yamato also informed me of a serious incident with Naruto yesterday."

"Incident? You should have started with that. Dammit!"

"The Hyuga girl was also involved and Orochimaru seems interested in her now."

"I need to meet her. But don't keep me in suspense. What happened?"

-NH-

"Miss Hyuga, bright and early, I see. That is good." Orochimaru gestured for her to sit.

"You wanted to see me." Hinata sat across from him, still unused to his gothic office décor, not to mention the giant snake in the tank.

"Indeed. You never officially answered my proposition."

"How is Nar… Namikaze-san"

"Still sleeping, I'm afraid. I transferred him to the infirmary and supplemented him with IV fluids to prevent dehydration."

"You should take him to a hospital. It has been too long."

"Not really. Mr. Namikaze sometimes stays asleep 3 days or more after such an incident."

"This has happened before?"

"Not to this scale but yes. Another reason why he has to stay here."

"It was not Naruto's fault. You triggered it with a drug!"

"It has happened before, and it will happen again. There is no proof that it was the drug. Still the scale was much worse. The state might take matters into its hands."

"What do you mean?"

"Have you thought about my proposition."

"Don't change the subject. What do you mean?"

"The only one that does that is you, dearie. I have a feeling you do not want to help me, help the boy. And do not want to tell me. But I'm afraid the stakes have changed."

"Changed?"

"Changed." Dr. Orochimaru picked up a clipboard and started to read as he went through the pages. "Broken nose, broken jaw, multiple missing teeth, dislocated right shoulder, dislocated right elbow, dislocated left patella and torn Left knee ACL. Not to mention several broken ribs, multiple contusions and lacerations." He closed the clipboard and continued. "Quite the list of injuries. The sound four will be out of commission for a while."

"They provoked the fight. They are abusive and disrespectful to the patients."

"According to whom? Even if they provoked a fight. There was excessive use of force. Enough to charge him with aggravated assault and battery."

"You can't…"

"It's out of my control. What's worse this whole scenario might be used by the state to force my hand. They have been pushing for other options for a while, I'm the only one trying to help the boy. They grow weary of the danger. They want results. This is the end of the line, I'm afraid."

"What do you mean?"

"I want to help yet he fights me tooth and nail. You don't want to help me. I don't blame you, he's quite the animal when he wants to be."

"He's not an animal."

"But you don't want to help me."

"That's not true."

"It isn't?"

"I have some concerns. That's all."

"I see. I guess, it doesn't matter anymore. We'll have to do what they want."

"What are you talking about?"

"When all else fail, the states has more intense and sometimes permanent measures to guarantee no further violence. The state has been trying to get me to approve electroshock therapy for a while, maybe even partial lobotomy if that also fails."

"NO!" The bluenette stood up in tears. "You can't! It won't be Naruto-kun anymore."

"But he won't be a danger to everyone at large." He sighed. "I don't want to, but what other options do I have. My assistants are out. You won't help me. He fights me."

"NO. I will help you, just stop this. If you don't let them do this. I will help you."

"You will?"

"Don't let them hurt Naruto-kun."

"I will need results. Actual proof that he is progressing. We need to know what happened that day."

"That day?"

"The day he killed all those people."

"But that's impossible."

"You can do it. I have faith in you. You want to save him. Don't you?"

"Yes."

"Excellent. I will let the state now, I have a new outlook and to delay the other treatments."

Hinata felt sick. She did not trust the man, but right now he was the only one helping Naruto-kun. The thought of them shocking him or doing surgery on him, made her physically ill. He did not deserve this. He was using her but if it helped Naruto-kun. It did not matter.

"Can I see him?"

"Why yes, he will be your special case. I will let Karin know to take you to the infirmary before your shift."

After she closed the door, the doctor smiled. "See Manda, like stealing candy from a baby. Emotions are such a drag. Playing with the prey is quite gratifying." His smirk became cruel. "I will tell you a secret Manda. If that shit would help, I would have done it a long time ago, but I need that brain as unscrambled as possible."

-NH-

Once in the infirmary, Hinata saw Naruto asleep in the bed, she stood to his right. He had an IV hooked to his left arm, but otherwise appeared fine. She grabbed his right hand with hers and squeezed it lightly.

"Naruto-kun, get well soon. Rest and I will be back."

He looked to be resting peacefully, she squeezed his hand again then ran her left hand over his head and played softly with his hair. Naruto nestled towards her hand and she smiled. She bent down and kissed his forehead.

"Be well, Naruto-kun"

They stayed like that for a while until she heard a door and she jumped startled. She looked around and saw a nurse coming in to check on him, she stepped back with a last squeeze to his hand. She greeted the nurse and went on to her duties.

-NH-

The rest of the day went by quickly. No one seemed to miss the sound four. She was helping Karin push the medicine cart as the redhead spread the evening medicines. She was still lost in her thoughts, worried about Naruto-kun and the deal with Orochimaru when a voice startles her.

"The path is hard, but we must do as Kami commands. The taint must be eliminated."

"Not again!" Suigetsu complained.

"Kami commands and we must follow. The evil must be destroyed. If your eye offends you tear it out. If your family is the evil, exterminate them. Do not hesitate."

The bluenette looked at the Eradicator again. The pale long haired man rarely spoke and had a haunted look. He did not mix with anyone except for the body modified Sharkman.

They were two of the creepiest people here. The Eradicator killed his entire family in one night, save one. His body The Sharkman believed he was a shark and modified his body accordingly. He tattooed his skin blue, got gills surgically and sharpened his teeth into fangs. He even partially consumed his victims after killing them.

Now the Family Eradicator was in a talkative mood. Weird.

"You have to destroy the Evil. Don't let it confuse you or corrupt you. It will destroy everything. It might appear nice, but it is the destroyer of worlds. Cast it out and destroy it. The World must be saved. I tried but it was not enough. A bigger sacrifice is needed. Only you can do it. Destroy the evil."

"Enough of your crap, Uchiha. You killed your family to save the world. Boo hoo, it didn't work. Gee, maybe because you're a psycho family eradicator and you killed your family for no good reason. Now get back in line."

"Kami wills it. Do as Kami says and kill the Evil! Now! Do not hesitate. Eradicate it! Eliminate the taint before it destroys everything"

"Get your medicine or the padded room for ya." The Eradicator moved slowly away but kept looking at Hinata the entire time. Suigetsu continued "That is one nutty killer, one of the creepiest guys out here. But careful, he's very strong too. They say he killed everyone room to room after he sedated everyone at dinner. Bludgeon the adults, stabbed the children. Latter washed everyone and put them to bed, so they looked peaceful."

Hinata shivered.

"Like I said. Creepy as hell. Said he did it to save the world, because he's family was calling a great evil."

Karin returned. "Suigetsu stop. Save the stories for later. Let's finish our job. We have medicines to distribute."

"Tobi is a good boy. I take my medicine like a big boy, see." He partially lifted his mask, took the medicine, swallowed it and open his mouth for them to see. "Tobi is a good boy, Tobi is a good buy, Tobi is a good boy."

"Nutter. At least he's a happy nutter." Suigetsu continued.

-NH-

Naruto slowly opened his eyes and was suddenly disoriented. He sat up and looked around, realizing he was in the infirmary. He begins to hyperventilate as images start popping in his head and he remembers what happened.

He looks at his hands and can still see them splashed with blood. He tries to rub the blood off on his pants unsuccessfully. He hurt them and… he enjoyed it. He wanted to make them pay, but he…

-No, NO, NO! What did I do? —

He started to shake, and tears filedl his eyes. How would he explain it to… His eyes widened in terror.

-Hinata-chan! —

She was there, he remembered. She saw him. He scared her. He grabbed her, smelled her like an animal, licked her face and grabbed her butt.

-Kami! I'm a monster! I ruined everything—

The events kept replaying in his head. Kyubi's laughter.

-KYUBI! Damn you! Say something! -

Silence. Kyubi was quiet. The blond sobbed until his tears ran dry.

-I'm a monster. I should die—

He stayed in the same position all afternoon. Simply sitting in his bed looking down at his hands defeated. Finally, a door opened, and he heard the doctors voice.

"Finally, awake. If you are done with the theatrics, it's time to return to your room."

The blond nodded without looking up. A nurse approached him anxiously and pulled the IV quickly, but he never flinched.

"Follow Juugo to your room and behave, we are short on staff right now."

He nodded again and followed the aide to his room without any fuss.

-That's were I belong. Locked up, away from others-

-NH-

Hinata could not believe it had only been a week and a day. It felt like a whirlwind. The eclipse started the week on the highest note, it was the best. The next day was the worst, she saw Naruto's terrifying other persona. The next day she 'talked' with and finally accepted Dr. Orochimaru's deal. She still had serious concerns over the doctor's method and intentions but if it helped Naruto so be it. The next two days were quiet, she worked diligently while Naruto was still unconscious.

Nobody seemed to bother her anymore. The sound four were gone to recuperate from their injuries, except Tayuya, who ran in the other direction when she saw her and Dr. Yakushi who mostly stayed in his office.

She heard Naruto woke up on her last day at work but had not seen him. She had a long weekend off including Friday and Monday due to a big test they had. She spent the time with her brothers and studying. She hoped she placed well in her test. It had given her time to assimilate everything. She baked a lot last night after the test. She had to keep busy until she was finally back to work.

-I hope Naruto likes these. Did not get a chance to tell him in person, I was off for a long weekend—

She had seen Naruto both Wednesday and Thursday, while he was still unconscious. When she was leaving Thursday night, she heard he woke up and was fine but did not have a chance to see him. Today she had cookies and brownies and was prepared. It was another three PM shift, so she brought snacks rather than lunch. She wrapped them all individually in case he wanted to take some to his room.

The Taka group were different than the sound four. They could be very menacing but were mostly quiet and went about their day without much fuss or posing. They stomped on any danger but were rarely issuing threats. She never saw them harassing anyone except for Itachi Uchiha. For some reason they disliked him intensely.

All the patients here were scary and had done horrible things, so she could not figure out why they seemed rougher with him.

The bluenette headed to the gym looking for her friend with a bag of goodies in hand and a surprise in her pocket. There should be no complaints since the good 'doctor' wanted her to continue being close to Naruto-kun.

"Hello B!"

"Wassup! Yo girly girl!"

The bluenette laughed at his enthusiastic greeting. "Hi!"

"If you're looking for da fool. I haven't seen him."

"He's not been meditating or practicing?" She figured, he would have been meditating harder after what happened.

"Not at all. Not all week."

"What?"

"I have not even seen him during lunches or dinner."

"WHAT?"

"He's staying in his room. They took his meals there."

"Nobody's seen him?"

"Not since then."

"I will get him."

"Thanks, little lady. I worry for da fool when ya ain't around."

Hinata turned to leave, then thought about it looked around that there was no one else and gave him one of her brownies. "Thanks for being a good friend to him. I will tell him you are waiting for him."

"Please do!" Hinata turned again and ran out, bag in hand. B took a bite "Yummy yummy for the tummy." He ate the rest quickly. "Damn that's good. Lucky fool!"

-NH-

Hinata knocked on his room out of curtesy. She knocked again harder.

"Go away! I'm not hungry."

"I'm coming in."

The room was dark, and she almost tripped over the soupy meal tray. She was sure it did not look appetizing when it was made, much less several hours later. She picked it up and put it outside the room.

"Hello Naruto-kun!"

No answer.

I'm going to turn the lights on. I can't see."

"Go away." The blond whispered. She saw him sitting on the floor in the back corner of his room, next to his bed. His arms were around his legs and his head was on his knees.

"Can't do that. Did you eat? That tray was full."

No answer again. He never looked up.

"I baked and got brownies and cookies for you." She put the bag of goodies on a table.

"GO AWAY!"

"Naruto-kun" She picked a brownie and got closer.

"Leave me alone!"

"No." She kneeled in front of him and offered him a brownie.

"I'm not hungry." His stomach growled loudly but he swatted her arm away and the brownie flew across the room.

"Your stomach disagrees."

"Don't you get it?" His stomach growled again in protest, but he kept his head down refusing to look at the bluenette.

"I guess not."

"I should be alone. I need to be alone. Go away! Leave me alone."

"No. I can't do that."

"Please go away. Please."

"Nope." She put her hand on his knee.

"GO AWAY!" He screamed and pushed her hand away.

"Your screaming or rudeness are not going to change my mind."

He finally looked up with blue eyes full of pain. "You saw. Go away. Leave me alone. I'm a monster."

"I can't. You are not a monster." She moved closer and sat next to him, back to the wall but did not touch him.

Don't you see! I'm an animal. You saw what I did. I should die. They should just kill me and get it over with."

"NO! Don't ever say that."

"It's true. You saw."

"It's not true. Please stop saying that."

"I hurt them. I hurt YOU! I'm sorry. I'm so sorry." His eyes shone with unshed tears. Her presence was comforting like a balm and it broke through his resolve.

"That's why you're not an animal or a monster. You regret what happened."

"I still did it. It will happen again. I should just die, but it's not easy."

"STOP! Don't say that. It makes me sad."

"It's best for everyone."

"It's not best for me. I will be sad… upset. And what about B, he was waiting for you the last few days."

"Enough! All of you will be better without me."

The bluenette started to cry. "Why? I will miss you. You are an irreplaceable friend. Why?"

"You saw! Are you not afraid? It wants you."

"I noticed. Believe me, I noticed." The bluenette shivered.

"You are afraid!"

"I never said I wasn't." She took a deep breath.

"I saw how afraid you were. You should let me die."

"Naruto, I wish I could tell you I wasn't afraid but I'm very afraid of it. But I'm not afraid of you. Don't you see. You deserve better than to pay for what Kyubi did."

"But Kyubi could hurt you."

"You will look out for me, won't you?"

"I…um…I…"

"I Believe in my friend. I think you're stronger than him. You're a kind person even with Kyubi. You worry for others. I want my friend back."

"I…I…" The blond turned and grabbed Hinata and started to cry on her shoulders. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry."

The bluenette hugged him back and mumbled. "It's okay."

They stayed like that for a while until the blond started to doze off. The bluenette's position was uncomfortable and she tapped Naruto's shoulder who opened his eyes slowly, disoriented. She pointed to the bed and he got in it.

When she went by, the blond grabber her hand. "Please don't go yet."

The bluenette looked him in the eyes and could not refuse those deep pools of blue. He still looked miserable and guilty. "Ok, scoot a bit." He did, and she sat at the end of the bed.

The blond laid his head on her thigh. "I'm sorry for grabbing you and licking your face. And I'm sorry for scaring you, even if it was Kyubi."

"It's okay now." She started running her fingers through his hair in a soothing motion. "It's in the past. Can I ask you something?"

"Mhm" His eyes were closed, and he continued to relax with her light touch.

"Kyubi mentioned a drug." She felt him tense. "It's okay if you don't want to talk about it."

"No, I do. They said it was a new drug. Drugs always make me feel worse. But this drug was worse, I could hear Kyubi very clearly. I felt my strength going away. I felt sleepy and felt him getting stronger, but I could not fight it. I felt like I had jumped in a lake and was drowning. I was trying to swim out but couldn't get out. I could see him over the surface, on top of the lake laughing at me. I could see what he did but could not stop him. I swam harder and harder to no avail." He shivered. "I'm really sorry. I felt lost, my strength gone until I heard your voice calling me. It was a beacon, something I could concentrate to get out of the lake. Thanks, Hinata-chan. I don't know what would have happened without you or if you hadn't called me."

"Your welcome. I'm sorry it took me a while to get there. But I was scared."

"I understand. You still came back. You're amazing."

I was a coward but thanks Naruto-kun. I won't leave you again."

"No. You're the best Hinata-chan. Thanks again."

The bluenette continued to comb his hair, enjoying the texture of it. "Can I ask you something else?"

"Mm, sure."

"How did you get the whisker marks on your face?"

The bluenette felt him tense again and felt guilty her curiosity was causing the blond discomfort. –I should not have asked—

"Never mind. Sorry I asked. My curiosity got the better of me. Just forget it."

The blond felt the remorse in her words. He also felt he owed her something for his boorish behavior during the Kyubi incident and earlier today. –I even slapped her hand and threw the food away. Food she baked for me. I'm such an idiot—

"It's ok. If it's you, I don't mind, telling what little there is." He took a deep breath and continued with his eyes closed and not moving an inch. "It happened the night of… my parent's death, the fire. I had them when I woke up. I don't remember how it happened, I never had them before. Did I do it or was it Kyubi? They do make me look like an animal or a monster. They're so ugly. I wish I could show you a nice picture of me from before."

"I think they're cute. Like cat whiskers. I like them." Before she thought about it, she moved her hand from his hair to his cheek and ran her index finger through the whisker like scars.

A warmth spread through him and he kept his eyes closed enjoying it. He held her leg, like a lifesaver. A sense of peace that he did not realize was missing enveloped him and lulled him back to a peaceful sleep.

Hinata went back to combing his hair until his breathing and his body relaxed and he had finally fallen asleep. After a few minutes the bluenette got up carefully and set his head on a pillow. She her gift from her pocket and left it next to the pillow. With one last look back, she dimmed the light and left.

-NH-

Naruto woke up slowly from the best sleep he had in a long time. No nightmares or dread, just peace. He could still feel Hinata-chan's presence.

-She's so amazing, she even liked my scars – The blond though as he rubbed them unconsciously. He had hated them for so long and now he did not care.

He's faced heated up and he blushed as he remembered her light touch on his face and hair. He took a deep breath and tried to relive the scene when his hand hit something hard and it fell of the bed. He opened his eyes and saw the bag with goodies on a table.

His stomach growled, and he remembered how he swatted the brownie earlier in shame. The blond looked at the corner and saw the cellophane wrapped goodie there. He got up quickly and got it. Still looked great as he returned to bed he saw the little book on the floor and picked it up.

The blond opened the wrapped and took a bite out of the delicious goodie. He opened the book and felt his vision blur from unshed tears, as his heart skipped a beat.

The little book was a photo book. PHOTOS. He finally had photos for his room, like other people. The book contained the photos from their picnic. His trembling fingers brushed over the pictures as he slowly passed the pages in happy disbelief. It was real.

The final picture stole his breath. It was the picture he took of Hinata-chan. She was so beautiful. For the first time in forever he felt special. It was all thanks to her. She was amazing.

He would protect her from Kyubi. He would not loose. His friend believed in him, he would never give up again. She deserved better, but he would stay with her as long as she wanted. He would protect her and her smile.

-I swear Hinata-chan and I will not go back on my word -

-NH-

The rest of the shift went by without incidents and she was getting ready to go home.

"Hello Miss Hyuga!"

"Yamato-san, how are you?"

"Fine, thank you."

A loud sound startled them, but Yamato pulled Hinata back. "Please wait."

They saw Suigetsu and Juugo pushing Itachi against a wall.

"Oi! Not that tough anymore, are you? Where's your conviction, jerk?" Suigetsu taunted.

"Killing your own family is low. You should have protected them." Juugo reproached.

"I follow Kami's instructions. He anointed me as the chosen one. I do not question Him. He gives me the strength to endure. You are but pebbles in my way. I knew what would happen when I accepted his mission. Tell my brother he has his mission too."

I won't tell him shit, you psycho killer."

Yamato held Hinata. "Don't. Wait a minute."

Itachi looked in her direction and said. "I do not fear for my path is clear. The taint was eliminated but the roots remain. Who will continue the mission for the evil must be destroyed."

"Nutter. Don't write him anymore letters and don't harass the staff"

"You tell my cute little brother, that I await his visit."

"Don't push me nutter. I can make your life a living hell."

"It already is."

"This is a walk in the park, compared to what we will do to you and your Shark buddy. Leave him alone."

Yamato held Hinata by her arm, as they shoved Itachi one last time and left. Itachi also got up and left in the other direction with one final look in her direction.

The bluenette turned to Yamato. "What is wrong with you? They were harassing a patient. That is illegal."

"Indeed, but that will be handled later. I was trying avoid letting you get into the middle of another mess."

"Excuse me."

"The sound four will eventually be back. You do not need any more enemies, especially if you want to help Namikaze."

The bluenette looked him startled.

"Please, do not be afraid. My boss wants to help Namikaze. I'm here as an observer."

"If you will excuse me, I have to go."

"Please, my boss wants to meet you. He knows you have helped Naruto. There is much you don't know. Dr. Orochimaru is not trustworthy."

"It is late, and I have to go home." The bluenette looked at him with distrust. She was aware Orochimaru was a shady character, but she did not know Yamato or his boss either. This could be a trap set by Orochimaru himself and she could not risk her position or Naruto-kun's either.

"I know it's late. Here is his card. I assure you we can help. Please consider it."

Hinata took the card and left, nervous about the encounter and everything that was happening all around.

-NH-

Hinata had been distracted all day at school. She kept looking at the card.

-Do they really want to help Naruto? What do they want? –

She sighed. She kept debating whether to call or not, but if he could help Naruto, she had to try. She finally called the number and asked how they planned to help Naruto.

The nice sounding woman that answered the phone told her to meet at the University entrance. She nervously agreed to meet at noon. After she hung up, she realized they did not ask which University.

-What have I gotten myself into—

At noon, a black limo pulled up at the entrance, a lanky tall white-haired man with a half a mask got out of the driver's seat and opened the back door. A beautiful dark-haired woman with red eyes wearing a fitted business suit got out and extended Hinata her outstretched hand.

"Hello, my name is Kurenai Sarutobi-Yuuhi. I work for Jiraiya Sennin. This is a colleague Kakashi Hatake. Jiraiya-san figured you would be more comfortable, if I came to pick you up. Please accept our hospitality and come meet the boss. I promise you won't regret it. I vouch for your safety."

Hinata looked at the woman, then the driver then the woman again. She steeled herself and nodded, following the nice lady in the car.

-I hope, I don' regret this-

AND CUT! Evil cliffhanger no jutsu time. The muse is a fickle thing. I was trying to write for my other story, but she kept going back to this and the chapter was done before I realized it. Oh, well you guys lucked out. Next will be TWH promise.

Well, what did you think this time? Jiraiya will make his big appearance. Who will win the bet? Why do you think the patients are marked A or B? (Simple really). Did you like the NaruHina fluffies this time around? Let me know!

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Solvdrage: Thanks for the review. Yes, he was and glad it felt tense. Shika-Tema is so fun to write. Glad you liked it. Ooh, I sure hope He does, and lots of dragons. Lol.

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Yep, Sai was easy, the other one will become important later on. Cue evil laughter. Shika-Tema are fun. Who will win the bet?

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