Just a little note before I continue: I may post sporadically because I have a little one year old to take care of but I will continue to update and see this story through. I will post as I complete each chapter. I hope you enjoy.

Later that night Asuka found herself unable to sleep. She tossed and turned till about midnight. She figured that since she was so restless she may as well train. So she got dressed into some sweats and headed out to the nearest training ground. She decided to practice her tai jutsu. She selected one of the posts and poured all her emotion into it. Stupid Naruto why did he have to go and blab. Stupid Neji! Why cant he understand that despite my unusual training I still am a good ninja. The pent up rage she felt from the day's earlier events went into every punch and kick. After several minutes she realized that she had stripped down again. Whatever! I don't care! No one is here to see me. Why does having friends have to be so complicated? Why did mom have to train me the way she did? Why did she have to die? The thoughts just poured through and as they did she hit the post harder and harder. Eventually, she began to leave blood on the post and tears began to run down her face. It wasn't from the physical pain but more from the emotions that welled up inside her. She continued to punch till blood flowed freely from her knuckles. Finally she fell to her knees. Tears streaming down her face unhindered. Why after all this time do I still cry for you mom? Why do I seek Neji's approval?

"Are you alright?" came a gentle voice.

Asuka looked up to see Hinata.

"I'll be okay," Asuka responded while unsuccessfully trying to keep her voice from wavering.

"Would you like some company?"

"Sure..."

"I guess it is true about your training."

Asuka almost forgot she had taken her clothes off.

"Yeah, what were you doing up this late anyway? I didn't think anyone else would be up." Asuka inquired.

"I couldn't sleep so I was training with my byakugan when I saw how hard you were training so I thought I would check up on you."

"Thank you Hinata."

"No problem."

"I think I'm done training for tonight, I should get back home."

"Why don't I come with you and bandage your hands for you?" Hinata offered.

Asuka nodded her head in agreement and they went back to Asuka's home. Once there Asuka told Hinata where she could find bandages. Hinata then gently cleaned and wrapped Asuka's hands.

"Thank you Hinata you are very kind."

"No problem I love to help."

There was a long silence. Asuka didn't know what to say. There was a presence about Hinata that made Asuka feel safe and like she could tell her anything, so she decided that she would try being honest with Hinata.

"So... umm... Hinata..."

"Hm?"

"Neji is your cousin right?"

"That's right all though there are times where I feel like he is more of a brother."

"Well I'm kind of curious as to what he really thinks of me." Asuka said shyly.

"I'm not really sure, we only just met you so I think its safe to say that even he doesn't know."

"I see..."

"Is everything alright? Did I say something wrong?"

"No, Hinata, I don't know why I'm so concerned about what he thinks."

"Some people just get that way around him. For example, Lee has declared Neji as a rival."

"But I just feel like... I want him to notice me and not my 'quirk'..."

"Well Neji is really passionate about his training, you could see if he would train with you."

Asuka lit up at the idea.

"That is a wonderful idea Hinata!"

Hinata smiled and finished tending to Asuka's hands.

The girls continued to talk for another hour and then Hinata went home and Asuka laid on her bed and stared up at the ceiling. If I'm going to train with Neji at all then I really need to make sure my quirk doesn't come out. Maybe I should train with Kakashi Sensei first before asking Neji to train with me. After that Asuka just passed out with a smile on her face.

The next morning Asuka dressed and ate quickly and ran off to try and find Kakashi Sensei. Hopefully her new clothes would keep her cool enough so that she wouldn't end up stripping down. First place she decided to check was the training grounds. It was a good choice because that's where she found him. He was leaning up against a tree reading his book. He looked up from his book as Asuka drew closer.

"Kakashi Sensei, I am ready for some early morning training." Asuka said closing the last of the distance.

"Alright, but first thing is that we need to find a way to fix that little, as you say, 'quirk' because as much as the men you go on missions with would love it, it could jeopardize the mission."

"That's why I bought new clothes," Asuka said spinning around, "I want to see if a change of clothes is really all that I needed."

"Well alright then, lets get started."

Kakashi and Asuka trained for several hours. Asuka tried to just relax as she trained. She didn't want to have to focus on keeping her clothes on, so she tried her best to just train like she always had. Kakashi Sensei even used her own jutsu against her. She wasn't used to it but then she hadn't gone up against a gentle fist style user either so she needed to be prepared for anything if she wanted to train with Neji. Finally, they ended their training. Asuka looked down at herself and noticed she still had not removed her clothes. Asuka flopped on the ground looked up at the beautiful baby blue sky and smiled.

"I must say I'm still surprised at how well you've trained yourself," Kakashi Sensei remarked standing beside her.

"Thanks, most of what I learned was from my mom. After she died I just kept driving myself forward. She always believed I would make an excellent shinobi."

"I agree, she trained you well."

"Thanks Kakashi Sensei. At least now I wont have to worry about my little quirk taking over for now."

"Yes, as beautiful as you are its not exactly appropriate."

"Well you and Jiraiya seemed to like it the other day." Asuka teased.

"N-No I didn't, i-if you remember I-I covered my eyes," Kakashi defended stuttering.

"Yeah after you got a good look," Asuka said smiling deviously.

Kakashi sighed a gloomy sigh signaling that he knew he could not win this one.

"Don't worry Kakashi Sensei, I'm just teasing."

"I guess I'm not used to it," Kakashi responded as his eyes wrinkled indicating he was smiling under his mask.

Asuka giggled and continued to stare at the sky. After a while Kakashi Sensei left and Asuka let her thoughts wonder to Neji. I trained hard and I didn't strip down so now I can ask Neji if he will train with me. I just hope he says yes. I want to show him what I've really got. I want to show him that I'm not just some girl who took off her clothes in the snow for training.

"Is that you Asuka?"

Asuka looked up to see Lee.

"Hi Lee."

"And hello to you as well. You seem lost in thought."

"I guess I was."

"May I ask what you were pondering so intently?"

"I was just wondering if Neji would train with me."

"Oh, Neji is a great challenge. I am sure that if you ask him he will say yes."

"Really? He didn't seem like he liked me very much."

"I would not worry about that. When it comes to training Neji is one hundred percent determination."

Asuka saw Tenten, Neji, and Guy Sensei walking up behind Lee.

"Speaking of the handsome devil." Asuka said aloud. Did I seriously just say 'Handsome Devil'?! Wow do I really feel that way about him? Or worse did Neji hear me say that?

"Hi Asuka!" Tenten called out as they drew closer.

"I've never seen you around here before. Do you wish to join us in training Asuka?" Guy Sensei asked.

Asuka looked at Neji and saw that he was staring right back at her. What is going on in that head of yours?

"I finished training with Kakashi Sensei about an hour ago so I was just watching clouds. As for training with you guys... if its okay with everyone else then sure."

"I would love to see what other intense training methods you have." Lee responded excitedly.

"I think it would be cool." Tenten said.

"What about you Neji?" Guy Sensei asked.

Everyone looked at Neji. He stayed silent as he thought.

"Its good to go up against different opponents to keep our skills sharp." Neji said finally.

"Alright then its settled. Lets start training!" Guy Sensei concluded.

They all trained together till sunset. Asuka didn't get to go up against Neji one on one but she at least knew that he wasn't totally opposed to training with her. This also gave her a chance to prove to Neji that her striping wasn't a regular occurrence. Except it was up until today.

Once they had finished training Asuka flopped on the grass again but this time it felt different. She couldn't quite figure out why until Guy Sensei piped up.

"Wow now that's what I call a figure!"

Asuka froze. She looked down to see that she had indeed taken her clothes off and was down to her bra and panties again. WHAT! I don't understand! This training isn't more difficult then when I trained with Kakashi Sensei! Why did this happen now?!

"I must agree with you Guy Sensei," Lee chimed in.

"What were you thinking? This is indecent." Neji scolded as he turned his back to her.

Just as Asuka was snapping out of her disbelief Tenten appeared in front of her shielding her from their eyes.

"Quit staring at her like a piece of meat you guys!"

Asuka looked at Neji. She could feel is disapproval and could cut the tension she felt with a knife. Asuka stood up and put her hand on Tenten's shoulder.

"It's okay Tenten, I'm used to men staring at me and I'm not ashamed of my body."

"If that's the case then there are other professions you could apply yourself." Neji said with his back still turned.

Suddenly, anger just burst out of Asuka. Did he seriously just call me a whore!?

"Excuse me!" Asuka shouted, "I can't help that this is the way my mother trained me! I have been trying to fix it so that I don't do it!" Asuka couldn't help herself as she marched over to Neji and walked around to face him and made eye contact. "My mother wasn't just my mother, she was also my sensei! I did what she said because I trusted her judgment! Just as you trust Guy Sensei's!"

"I still do not see the purpose of 'that' training." Neji said not breaking eye contact.

"Fine then!" Asuka said weaving several hand signs, "Lets just see how useless you think it is after this!"

Asuka then spun around with her arms straight out each side and shot snow from her palms. She spun faster and faster. After a short time the whole training ground was knee deep in snow and the air was cold like ice. Lee, Tenten, and Guy all started shivering. Neji and Asuka made eye contact again. Neji didn't visibly shiver but Asuka knew he was cold. Fine you jerk! Let's kick this up another notch!

"Now, fight me." Asuka challenged.

"Very well." Neji said raising his palms.

"Oh wait before that happens. Take off your clothes."

"What?!"

"You heard me. Some of the missions I went on with my mother would make your clothes feel paper thin. Now. Take. Off. Your. Clothes." Asuka ordered.

Neji glared at her. The others were just in shock, but once the shock wore off Guy Sensei spoke up.

"Come on everyone! Do as she says!"

"Yes sir!" Lee said as they both stripped down to their underwear.

"But Guy Sensei isn't it inappropriate." Tenten asked.

"Never turn down an opportunity to push yourself to new limits." Guy said enthusiastically.

With that Tenten followed suit and was down to her bra and panties. Neji and Asuka were still in their stare down.

"Fine, I'll do it only because its for training." Neji finally said grudgingly as he removed his clothing.

Once Neji had finished removing his clothing he got back into his offensive position. Asuka studied him. Wow he is really well toned. His arms look amazing and oh my goodness his abs are incredible. Asuka locked eyes with Neji again and took her offensive position.

Neji shot a palm towards her. She dodged and hit his arm away from her. He shot his second palm at her and she jumped out of the way. She then weaved some hand signs and put her hands straight out in front of her.

"Snowball Pounding." Asuka said as wind gathered up snow from the ground quickly and formed snowballs that fired rapidly. As quickly as she shot them off her jutsu form new snowballs just as quick. Neji dodge most but was sorry when he got hit because the snowballs had ice cores. Neji then activated his byakugan. Asuka smiled. Good now he's getting serious. Alright time for my next one. Asuka weaved some more hand signs.

"Ice style: Hailing Kunai!" Ice kunai formed and hailed towards Neji. He managed to dodge without taking major damage but the small cuts on his skin proved that even with the byakugan at his disposal he had a hard time dodging that attack. Okay now to see how good you are at tai jutsu. Asuka closed the gap between them and started throwing her fists at Neji. He managed to block and they exchanged blows for about two hours. Asuka finally managed to land a solid punch right on Neji's jaw and at the same time Neji landed a fist right in her stomach. Both of them went flying and landed pretty hard. They both stood up and walked toward each other huffing and puffing. They were already exhausted from the day's training so it took a lot to walk through the snow to get to each other. Asuka released her jutsu and stretched her hand out to shake Neji's. Neji complied and shook her hand.

"So?" Asuka asked.

"So what?"

"Do you still think the training was useless?"

"No... I think its unorthodox but not useless."

"Good to hear."

"Wow! You were amazing Asuka!" Lee exclaimed.

"Yeah I don't think I've seen anyone take him on in tai jutsu and actually give him a run for his money." Tenten said.

"Now that is what I call training." Guy Sensei affirmed.

Asuka locked eyes with Neji again. She no longer saw disgust but she wasn't sure what she was seeing. Maybe he just needs time to process the whole thing. I know it took me a while when I first started.

"Well after that I am starved, anyone want to join me for dinner at Ichiraku Ramen?" Asuka invited.

"No thanks I should really head home." Tenten said.

"Guy Sensei and I already made plans to go do some training with my medicine." Lee answered.

"I think I'm going to head home as well." Neji replied simply.

"Alright then I'll see you guys around." Asuka said waving goodbye as they went their separate ways.