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Chapter 12 – More secrets
The door opens and Hiashi enters. He closes the door. "How is the food? Ok?" Both nod and started to eat again. "Naruto, what I am about to tell you will not leave this room." Naruto looks at Hiashi and nods. "Have you told Hinata about your secret?" Naruto looked surprised but nodded yes. "I know that you know you contain the Kyubi. And yes I said contain. I want you to protect my daughter. Can you do that?" Naruto again nods. "Also there is something you both should know." He looks at the children as they both swallow hard. "Naruto you have a demon sealed in you. But you are not the only one." Naruto looks at him confused. Hiashi looks at Hinata. She starts to have an utter feeling of terror which was showing on her face. "Naruto, if you would please pull your gown up off your stomach and mold some chakra," Naruto complied. A seal appeared on his stomach. Looking at Hinata, "will you please do the same?" Modest as always she was at first nervous and did not want too. "Hinata please?"
She carefully shifted the sheets and the gown to only show her stomach, she then molded some chakra. A seal similar but different appeared on her stomach. She immediately passed out with an "Eep!"
Hiashi smiled at his daughter passing out, he then turned to Naruto. "You will keep her secret, won't you?" Naruto nodded. "You can pass along your secret to whoever you want, as can Hinata, but I would prefer that as few as possible know about her secret. I am in some ways thankful both of you are demon containers." This statement confused Naruto, evident by the look on his face. "Hanabi would have killed you both if you could not heal as you do. The Kyubi is the strongest of the demons, thus the reason you heal faster than my daughter. I do apologize for how my clan has treated you. It was never my intension to hurt you. I looked at you as almost a son. But I have to go deal with the elders and Hanabi, both of which are going to be disciplined." Naruto winced at the thought of Hiashi disciplining the clan council and Hanabi. As Hiashi left he smiled at Naruto.
Naruto was released around noon that day and spend several more hours talking to Hinata about them sharing seals. He stayed and they continued to discuss anything that might come from having demons sealed with in them. Hinata proposed that the fox in him may be partly to blame for his antic, but most of the blame was leveled at the citizens of Konoha and the Hyuga clan council. She also found out that much of the branch family liked Naruto but would not tell either the council or the main family. Naruto went home fairly happy that night and slept fairly well.
The next morning training with Lee and Gai was light. Gai asked all types of questions dealing with the attack. Most were in how the attacks appeared to work and the like. Naruto did not feel like he was being put down for losing a fight to Hanabi. Afterwards he returned to the hospital to help Hinata check out of the hospital. They traveled around town for most of the day. They again discussed the idea of both of them carrying demons. Hinata told Naruto that they should tell Shino and Kurenai. He smiled with a fox like grin. "We can tell them but I want to have some fun first." Hinata was not sure she liked the sound of what was coming. She listened intently and then she agreed it might be fun.
The next day's morning training with Gai was more intense but still light for Hinata. Naruto seems to have fully recovered.
Kurenai and Shino were waiting for their teammates in area 24. They saw a couple walking towards them in green spandex. One was blond with a bowl cut the other was wearing a green jacket and a bowl cut, also appeared to be female. Kurenai thought 'I hope that is not who I think it might be.'
Naruto and Hinata walked up to Kurenai and Shino. Both wearing near skin tight green spandex uniform that Gai and Lee were famous for wearing, all Kurenai could do is shake her head. "I am going to kill Gai." Kurenai said with venom in her voice.
Naruto burst out laughing and broke the transformation as did Hinata. Both were wearing their usual clothes and haircuts. "See I told you it would drive her crazy." He said while still laughing.
Hinata was giggling "sorry Sensei. But Naruto did not prank the village at least. I figured it was a fair compromise."
Kurenai nodded. "Ok you two. That was a good prank. And Hinata for you to go along with it, I am impressed."
Naruto got a serious look on his face. "We have some things we need to discuss."
Kurenai, "you mean you are going to discuss it with the team?" Causing Shino to raise an eyebrow.
"I have to tell you that I am the container of the Kyubi." Naruto exclaimed.
"That goes along with what I have been able to figure out. Given your date of birth, the way the village for the most part treats you and why you have such a ridiculous amount of chakra. And I have no problem with it. As thus far you have proven to be an asset and a loyal teammate." Shino bluntly commented. This somewhat surprised Naruto, he knew the bug user would have an easier time than most in understanding, but not how easily and quickly he just accepted it.
Hinata was looking down the whole time, she then spoke up. "Um… I am also a container. Please tell no one." This news made Shino raise an eyebrow. "I did not know until yesterday. While mine is not as strong as Naruto's, I do have better than normal healing. Please do not be mad at me."
"Hinata, we cannot be mad at you for what you are. You have no control on what you are but we know who you are and are not worried." Kurenai explained as Shino nodded. "We are a team and need to know the strengths and weakness of each other so we can use our strengths to cover our weaknesses. There are two reasons for this. One, so we can help sure up those weaknesses. And two to find our strengths so that we can use them better at a team. Also when we know a weakness we can work to improve upon it so it will no longer be a weakness. I am pleased I have two very brave students and one very supportive one."
"Speaking of strengths, Naruto do you know why that henge worked so well?" Naruto shook his head but had huge grin on his face. "Well, first you did a good job with them, and second I was afraid it would happen. Being good with genjutsu I should have seen it come a mile away. But you were able to fool me. I compliment you both on being able to do that. This is one of the reasons I wanted you for my squad. You might be able to find a weakness in an enemy and exploit it so that we better able to complete our missions."
"Now for each of the areas you will be working on. Hinata you are going to be the one who covers us with your vision. Shino will be our second set of eyes and ears, and first picket with your insects. Naruto you will be the one who helps us escape." Naruto looked confused. "Naruto you can use your Kage Bunshin to delay the enemy, additional scouting and helping us all escape, as we are a scouting team. And information is power and that can decide battle more than a bunch of jutsu. Naruto we need your abilities to delay or at worst pull us out of a fight. That is why I have had you working with Gai. Hinata working with Gai is also good as long as she does not change styles, unless he can work in a style that will compliment it or can be used when you are low on chakra. Her Gentle Fist style will help us capture or take down enemies that you and or Shino have damaged or injured. Each of you has a role to play on this team. Any questions?"
Naruto raised his hand. "Um, Sensei. How do shadow clones help in that regard?"
"Good question Naruto. First shadow clones are expendable, unlike the members of the team. Also they can be extra eyes. And in mass they can take out several enemies or possibly damage or at least distract a powerful enemy. Also they have a special ability. Have you noticed?" Naruto shook his head no. "Send a shadow clone in to the forest with me." Naruto made a shadow clone and sent it with Kurenai. They returned a couple minutes later. "Naruto do you know what my favorite color is?" Naruto shook his head no. "Disperse the clone and then tell me if you know my favorite color" The clone disappeared in a cloud of smoke.
Naruto acted as if he had been hit. "Actually you like red and black." Naruto stated. "Hey how did I know that?"
Kurenai smiled "I told the clone it. The other secret is that a shadow clone will send what it learns back to you when it is dispersed or is destroyed. Your clones can also be an important scouting tool. But there is a reason why this is called a forbidden jutsu. First you divide you chakra evenly over the clones, this can cause a problem in itself if you do not have good reserves. Second you will get the memories of your clones and can use the information. This is a double edged sword though. When a clone dies you will experience what death feels like. Not everyone can handle this. Now on to better and brighter subjects. So how would each of your skills be put to the best use in a situation where we are to cross the border and enter a hostile town?"
The discussion moved on to tactics and how they would approach certain situation. This continued until late in the evening. Kurenai took them out to dinner for more discussion. They all went home late that night.
The next day they again got to chase Sora the cat into Hinata's arms. This time Shino put a female bug on the cat so it would be easier to find next time. The second mission for the day included weeding a garden that was for the local herbalist. To everyone's surprise Naruto pointed out some rare plants that the herbalist thought were just weeds. This got the team a recommendation and especially one for Naruto whom she would request more often as she found odd jobs to do. Naruto had found a new friend and person who trusted him.
After a regular practice afternoon, there was suddenly an explosion. Kurenai had already left with Asuma. A ninja was being followed by several ANBU one was injured. The three genin looked at each other. Naruto created about 50 shadow clones and headed towards the fleeing ninja. Shino and Hinata took off farther down the street. Naruto and his clones intercepted the ninja. The ninja immediately took out 5 clones before Naruto hit him with a shuriken. The ninja was then pissed and threw several explosive tagged kunai at the Naruto and his clones. All the clones were destroyed in the blasts. Naruto hit a roof hard, leaving a smoking trail as he hit. One of the ANBU diverted to check on him but continued when he gave the thumbs up signal to him. The foreign ninja was sporting several injuries from Naruto and seemed to be slowing down and also seemed not able to jump as far as he did before. He jumped down to the street level and felt his strength leaving him. Not sure why he rounded a corner only to find a small girl with lavender eyes and black hair standing before him. She was in an unusual taijutsu stance. He smiled and walked forward in a threatening manner. Hinata struck him in several points and his legs collapsed beneath him, and his arms fell useless.
The ANBU caught up to the foreign ninja, "take your team to the tower, one of us will meet you there. Also pick up Naruto, I think he caught part of one of the blasts and might be injured." With this news to Hinata who bowed and jumped up to the roof as steady stream of beetles scurried away from the captured ninja.
Hinata and Shino found Naruto picking himself up off a roof, covered in soot and clothes torn. "So did we get him?"
Hinata slapped him on the arm, tears welling up in her eyes. "Don't scare me like that."
Scratching his head, "sorry Hinata, I'll try to be more careful next time."
"We are to head to the Hokage's tower." Shino stated bluntly. With that comment Naruto brushed himself off and they then headed to the Hokage's tower. They were met along the way by Asuma and Kurenai.
"Should I even ask?" Asuma questioned. Naruto looking like he had been blown up which was nearly the case just shook his head no.
Naruto winced as he entered the Hokage's office fearing he was going to be yelled at. Sarutobi looked at the boy and chuckled. "So I am to assume that you three apprehended the escaping Chunin?" All three nodded yes. Asuma and Kurenai looked at them wondering what was going on. "Ok, for helping ANBU capture the foreign ninja, a C rank mission will be recorded in your records, and you will all be paid accordingly. Kurenai, I am impressed with your team, and their teamwork. They as a group took down a high level Chunin, who was on a spy mission and took some secret documents. I am to assume they did so without your order or consideration?"
Kurenai nodded yes. "Well then," Sarutobi continued, "while I do not approve of your actions team 8. You have my thanks, and the village's thanks for saving the documents from falling into the wrong hands. I have also talked to the ANBU pursuers. They were impressed with your tactics, and selflessness. You especially Naruto, he said you saw that you are going to be in the center of an explosion and switched with one of your clones at the edge of the blast radius. Very commendable, but somewhat reckless, I would advise trying not to be near the explosion next time." Naruto nodded, looking sheepishly at Hinata. Naruto mouthed the word sorry to Hinata, who nodded and smiled at him.
The next day Kurenai, both commended them and scolded them for taking on a situation that they had no idea what was going on. Later they had guests for genjutsu training as was the agreement with Gai. Lee and Tenten are the guests, as Neji seemed not to be worried about genjutsu as he had his Byakugan. Kurenai discussed the basics of genjutsu. She talked about how to notice genjutsu and how to break them. The easiest way was of course was to bring your chakra to a halt temporarily. This would break the genjutsu which was foreign chakra whose purpose was to fool the one who is under it. A second way was for another person to inject their chakra into someone under the genjutsu. Again this is done to disrupt chakra flow and dispel the genjutsu. The third and hardest was the chakra pulse.
Kurenai explains it "This is done by compressing a ball of chakra inside yourself and then releasing it all at once." While Naruto was not so good at the first two, everyone was surprised when he tried the third way. When he released it almost had physical substance, it started a wind spread out from there and eventually encompassed about half the village. Kurenai explained that because Naruto had lots of chakra he would release more. She also finished the lesson and reported to the Hokage soon afterwards. The incident was blamed on a jutsu gone wrong. Kurenai was pleased that her students were starting to progress, even if it made a few inconveniences for some who were using genjutsu to hide physical imperfections.
A/N: Yes the chakra pulse was borrowed from S'TarKan from the Team 8 story. If you see any more similarities let me know as that was the only thing I borrowed as I had this chapter mostly written before I read that story. But I do recomend that story hopefully he will update it soon.
Hope you enjoyed this chapter.