I Don't Own Naruto, Any Other Anime/Manga or Its Characters.

All Characters Appearing In This Work Are Fictitious. Any Resemblance To Real Persons, Living Or Dead Is Purely Coincidental.

Hinata arrived at the Hokage's office and knocked on the door, then waited. She then received an:

"Enter."

Hinata opened the door and entered to see the Hokage, buried in paper work as usual.

"Good morning Tsunade-sama, good morning Shizune-san."

The great sannin lifted her head at the greeting and smiled.

"Good morning Hinata, how are you today?"

"I'm fine Tsunade-sama."

"So how is that cheeky little boyfriend of yours? Treating you well?"

"Naruto is fine ma'am."

"Well now that Naruto-kun is a Jonin you must not be getting much time together due to missions and such," commented Shizune.

"Hai Shizune-san, but it's okay. We both understand after all as they say distance makes the heart grow fonder."

"Good, good. Well, if he ever does something stupid you tell me about it and I'll knock some sense into that idiot." Tsunade said

"H-hai Tsunade-sama if I am unable to control his stupidity on my own. I shall surely do that"

The sannin grinned cheekily. "Anyway on to business."

"Hai Hokage sama."

"Shizune give her the scroll."

"Yes milady." Shizune passes her the scroll.

Tsunade nodded. "Now Hinata this is the scroll that you have to give to the Fire Daimyo. It has the list of names of Genin teams that will be participating in the Chunin exams and it also contains some other technical information regarding the Chunin exams. That pain in the ass daimyo is a stickler for details, and it's a good thing I don't have to give it to that asshole myself, as he's always asking me stupid ass questions."

"Tsunade-sama," Shizune scolded her master gently. Hinata giggled a little, as Shizune added, "Anyway, like milady said this is important information containing confidential files and as such has been classified as a B-rank mission. In order to go with and protect you Tsunade Sama has selected two Anbu agents to go with you on your journey". "I am sure you hardly need any protection but since you are visiting the Daimyo it is customary to be escorted by Anbu."

"Hai Shizune senpai I am aware of that."

Suddenly two Anbu ninja appeared in the middle of the office.

Tsunade turned to the two ANBU. "Because this is an escort trip I want you both to be in standard Jonin uniform, so please remove your masks."

"Yes ma'am."

They both removed their masks and Hinata gasped before hugging them both tightly. "Shino-kun, nii-san it's been so long how are you two?"

Tsunade said, "Yes Shino and Neji will be your escorts. Pack your gear and be ready to leave in an hour."

"Yes ma'am."

"Dismissed."

The three ninja disappeared.

One hour later, by the main gate, they stood. Hinata asked, "So Shino-kun, nii san shall we be off?"

"Yes, let us be off."

After a while of travelling, Shino broke the silence to ask, "So Hinata how have you been these days?"

"I am fine, Shino-kun. How are things in the ANBU?"

"It is interesting to say the least. And how is Naruto treating you? Well, I hope."

"Yes, he is treating me very good I don't understand why everyone is so worried? I am no longer he shy little girl who would faint in front of him I grew past that many years ago." Hinata asked slightly confused

Neji said, "Yes, he very well should, for he knows the consequences of not treating you will result in the removal of certain body parts, and I don't mean the ones above his waist." Hinata finally got fed up of this talk and said in a serious voice

"Nii-san, shino Kun I understand that you are concerned but I will not tolerate any of you speaking ill of my beloved he and I are both responsible adults and we don't need everyone or anyone putting their noses, eyes or bugs for that matter into our business, I hope I have made myself clear, Do not forget my Byakugan is as good as yours Nii-san and Shino-Kun you would do good to remember the same." Hinata said in a serious voice.

Shino and Neji were surprised but impressed at Hinata's tenacity and response it seemed that her time with Naruto had made her come out of her shell of a shy little girl and had blossomed into a confident young woman. They were happy that Hinata was defending Naruto.

"So I have heard from Kiba that Hanabi will also be participating in the exams," Shino said changing the subject.

Neji nodded. "Yes, Kiba discussed it with Hiashi-sama the other day; he felt that Hanabi was ready for the exams."

Hinata added, "Yes, so as a result Hanabi along with her teammates Chiruku Akimichi and Kenpachi Zaraki will also be participating in the Chunin exams."

"Hinata I have also heard of certain rumblings in the Hyuuga clan due to some of your actions, namely dating Naruto and naming Neji as your advisor," Shino said.

Hinata blushed. "Yes, well, the clan seems to think me dating Naruto-kun is an insult to the clan and that due to Neji being of the branch family is unfit to lead. Thankfully father supports my decisions.""Oh, is that so?" Shino said

"Yes, when father told the elders that Naruto-kun was the son of the fourth Hokage they settled down a bit. But they still made a fuss about Neji-nii-san being my advisor."Neji then spoke up and said, "Yes that is true until Hiashi-sama could take it no more and almost threatened them with political exile. He told them that I was a Hyuuga prodigy and deserved my seat as Hinata-sama's closest advisor and that my ability outweighed my place as a member of the branch family."

"However, in actuality he is repaying the debt that Hizashi owed him, he told us that the debt of his brother weighed heavily on his conscience and that it's the reason for his actions." Hinata said. "He also believed that I dating and sparring with Naruto-kun was doing wonders for me and my abilities."

"I see," said Shino.

They passed the rest of the journey in silence, not knowing that something evil was watching them. The three Konoha ninja soon reached the residence of the Daimyo and were asked to rest, and told that they would receive an audience with the Daimyo tomorrow at noon. The three ninja went to their respective rooms and soon fell asleep. The next day after having an audience with the Daimyo they made preparations to leave.

Meanwhile back in Konoha,

Naruto just strolled into the Hokage's office never bothering to knock and saw Shizune and Tsunade deep in paperwork.

"Hey Shizune-nee-chan, Tsunade-baa-chan, what's up, Dattebayo."

"Naruto how many times do I have to tell you not to call me baa-chan," she said angrily, before sighing and saying, "Oh well it's too late change you now. But I thought dating Hinata would give you some manners but it seems it's not."

"Hello Naruto-kun, how are you and how is your team?" Shizune said. "We are doing well thank you onee-chan, how is Kakashi-sensei? I saw you two at Coco Cafe the other night when Hinata and I were leaving."

Shizune blushed. "Naruto! You saw us together?!"

"Well not really, I only saw you and Kakashi-sensei kissing each other like you hadn't seen each other in decades." "Naruto stop that!" She said blushing. "What, it's good you're dating nee-chan; it makes you look nicer."

Shizune smiled at Naruto and said, "Thank you Naruto that makes me feel so good."She got up to kiss him on the cheek. Naruto blushed and grinned.

Tsunade cut in. "Alright, enough with the small talk. Listen up Naruto, I want you to head out to Kumogakure along with your team to finalize the preparations and the details needed for the Chunin exams, "team Kiba and team Chouji will also be coming with you and your team to Kumo. Be ready with your team in two hours and meet Kiba and Chouji at the gate." After stopping to catch her breath she said:

"On another note, Naruto I want you to keep a close eye on Konohamaru, because we have heard some rumours from the earth kingdom that have us worried. Also, when you go to Kumo I want you to keep an ear out as you know Hanabi Hyuuga will also be taking the exams and I want to make sure Kumo won't be tempted to acquire the Byakugan, although I doubt they would try something so foolish. You just never know."

"You really think A will try something especially now with all the rumours flying around about the Earth Kingdom Baa-chan?"

"No I don't think so either but it's my job to think about the possibilities so just keep an eye out okay?" "Ok, not a problem." "Alright then, now here is the scroll I want you to deliver to the Raikage personally," saying this she handed Naruto a scroll

Naruto accepted the scroll and with a twinkle in his eyes and a smile on his lips he said "Ossu Hokage Sama I have understood my mission parameters perfectly and shall carry them out even if I die in the process."

Tsunade was shocked for a moment then laughed and said in an official and commanding voice "I will expect nothing but the best from you and your team at the exams is that clear Jonin Naruto". With that same twinkle in his eyes he said "crystal clear Hokage-sama/""Very well dismissed"

Naruto stood up straight executed a perfect military salute and said" Glory Be to the Hokage" and disappeared in a poof of smoke and leaves. Once he was gone Tsunade turned towards Shizune who was now on the floor laughing her head off

"What will I ever do with that boy, that boy will never change always the prankster I ask him not to call me Baa chan and what does he do he calls me Hokage sama instead. "Remind me to clobber him the next time I see that brat Shizune."

Shizune slowly got up from the floor still laughing and said "Oh come now Milady you and I both know that you like it when he calls you Baa chan." "I think he knows that all too well" said the blonde haired hokage, grudgingly getting back to her paperwork.

A/N: In shippuden it was shown that the Konohamaru corps was a genin Team under Ebisu but in my fanfic, Ebisu has been transferred to another unit and as a result Naruto was chosen as his replacements due to his strength and familiarity with Konohamaru and his gang.

One other thing I also want to make one more point known after the war all 5 kages decided together to suspend the Chunin exams for 3 years to allow the great Nations to recover and properly train their ninja that is why everyone is still a Genin, also most of the upcoming characters will be named after characters from other anime/manga namely bleach however just like with Naruto I am using a disclaimer for these characters as well

To all my readers this is the end of ch. 4. I know you guys are looking for some action, so I promise that from the next ch. onwards you will see some action. Read and Review People. Show Me some love.