Hey people chapter three is up! Someone asked me for a description of the sisters so here it is:

Setsuko: she can be rather mean sometimes or rude. She also very tempered. She's not quick to lose her temper but when she does someone's in a heap of trouble. But people easily get on her nerves. She has raven colored hair and purple colored eyes.. darker than hinata's. Her kimono is white and gold with flames sprawled on it (for fire). Her hair is often done in two pig tails similar to tsunade and her bangs in her face.

Leiko: she's really arrogant and bossy. She's likes to get her way on things and gets very angry quicker than any of the sister's. She can be nice and she's not exactly as rude and mean as Setsuko and rude as Setsuko. She has blue hair and her eyes are brown. Her kimono is white and blue and has clouds sprawled around it (for air). Her hair is often done in a high pony tail with here bang and a few strands of hair in her face.

Yoko: she's the nicest of the four sisters. She's like the motherly type of girl. She likes to listen to what others have to say and doesn't really start arguments, which is very hard considering her relatives. She has black hair and she has grey eyes. Her kimono is white with waves sprawled on it (for water). Her hair is often done with part of her hair in a ponytail ad the rest out with a bang in front.

Kioko: she's by far the most care-free of the group. She's hyper and loves to get on Setsuko's nerves. She prefers to keep the atmosphere happy amongst her siblings and rarely lets anything get her down. Her ahir is blond and she has light blue eyes. Her kimono is white and green with leaves sprawled around it (for earth). She usually has her hair down with a small side ponytail and bangs in front.

You noticed how they vary in looks right? (especially Kioko) That's because I want them that way lol!! I didn't want four girls looking exactly the same it would be boring and so confusing. Also you are probably wondering why their kimonos represent different elements too, right? Well you find out soon.

I know this is long but I also want to dedicate this chapter to my friend Gingeh!!! Anyways, Thank you so soooo much for reading this story and getting me to start it up again!!!

Now on with the chapter!! Enjoy!!!! (R&R please and read my comment at the end)

Hinata: The Woman Behind The Mask

Chapter 2: A New Lead and Preparations Begin

After receiving treatment from the devastating fall off of the Hokage Mountain, Naruto made his way to the fifth Hokage's office. Once he was there, he was met with the faces of his teammates of three years and Jiraiya(Same people at the end of the prologue).

"It's about time you showed up dobe," Sasuke said in his usual cool manner.

"Yeah well you try showing up early after a twenty feet fall!"

"Alright settle down! We didn't come here so that the two of you can fight," Tsunade yelled.

Sasuke and Naruto immediately shut their mouth.

"Alright it seems that we have new information regarding the disappearance of Hinata Hyuga thanks to some research done by Jiraiya" Tsunade explained, "Now Jiraiya, please explained to them what you have found out so far."

Jiraiya nodded his head and began to explain, "Alright, lately there has been a runmor going around about a waterfall at the valley of the end."

Hearing the name of that location made Naruto and Sasuke wince, remembering the fight that went on there between the two of them.

"It seems as if the disappearance of Hinata coincides with the last time the strange sighting was noted."

"What's so strange about the waterfall?" Sasuke asked.

"Well according to some reliable sources, the waterfall seemed to open up or rather split in half. Making it look like some sort of entrance before quickly closing up again."

"You mean to tell me that your information is based on a rumor?" Neji asked starting to feel angry.

"Well if you let me finish maybe you'll understand." Jiraiya answered with a smile. Neji humphed but nodded for the sannin to continue.

"Anyway, the rumor about the waterfall also led me to a certain legend." Jiraiya continued.

At this Tsunade's eyes widened, "You mean that old folk tale that Sarutobi- Sensei used to tell us?"

"Yes its exactly that same one. If I remember correctly," Jiraiya started as he began to rub hs chin in thought, "It went something like, 'When your sadness reaches its toll,

and your heart is no longer whole, show her your will of fire, and…and,"

"And the gate shall open to the land of Desire," Tsunade finished seeing as Jiraiya had begun to struggle.

"Okay, okay," Naruto started, "What does this have to do with Hinata?"

"Well if you're able to put two and two together, you would have figured out that we believe she went through the waterfall." Jiraiya answered with a smirk at his apprentice's question.

Naruto growled and said, "You don't honestly think that Hinata went through a waterfall based on a stupid legend do you!! Come on how stupid does that sound!! It's impossible!!"

"Yeah well right now the impossible is the only lead we have so we're going to use it." Tsunade replied in a stern voice signaling that she didn't want anyone to argue with her upcoming decision. Naruto quieted down as the Fifth Hokage continued, " Listen Jiraiya, you will be leading them out to investigate this waterfall and gather as much information as you can regarding the legend and the many disappearances that have occurred during the times of the waterfall opening. You are to report any and every single bit of information you can to me by any means necessary. Understood?"

Jiraiya nodded with a perverted grin as he loved seeing Tsunade radiating power and authority as she spoke. "And you six are to act like adults and stop your pitiful fights amongst yourselves. I do not want any screw ups. It thatunderstood?" Tsunade asked as she looked particularly at Sasuke and Naruto. The all nodded. "All right. You are to leave tomorrow morning at dawn. Dismissed!" With that Naruto, Neji, Sasuke, Shino, Kiba, and Lee left to let Tsunade and Jiraiya continue talking.

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"Hinata you are going to look so beautiful in these kimonos someday!" Kioko yelled as she went through the many collections of kimonos she had styled and designed. Kioko and her sisters were infamous for their skills as geishas in the land of desire. They all had something they all did better than one another though. Setsuko sang the most beautiful of them all. Kioko had learned of a way to make her kimono look the most brilliant making her shine for her amazing fashion and beauty. Yoko danced gracefully and without flaws. Leiko could play any instrument and with the touch of her fingers make glorious music. Although, they all could pretty much do the same things. With each of their superior talents, the four sisters were going to transform hinata into a magnificent geisha.

Hinata couldn't help but smile as she watched Kioko smile and giggle as she went through the kimonos. Suddenly Kioko looked at hinata and said, "I've changed my mind. These kimonos wont do."

Hinata looked shocked and said, "What! Why not these kimonos are wonderful," she ran over to the closet and picked up one, "They are so wonderful and elegant and my opening performance would be great if I was dressed beautifully."

Kioko smiled and clasped her hands together, "That's exactly why I'm going to make an entirely different one for you!"

"Wh-What?" was all Hinata said before she was dragged out of Kioko's room to another at the very end of the wall. It was locked and as Kioko was opening the door, excitement began to grow inside of Hinata as she had never once stepped foot into the room.

When Keiko opened the door Hinatalost her ability to speak. There inside the room were the four most beautiful Kimono she had every seen in her life. The kimonos she saw in the other room could not even compare to the sight in front of her. One kimono was white with a gold obi with flame patterns one it, another white with a blue obi with cloud patterns on it, another white with a green obi with leaf patterns on it and the last was white with a very light blue obi and wave patterns on it.

"You like?" Keiko asked with a grin.

Hinata didn't say anything.

Keiko smiled and said, "I'll take that as a yes."

"H-How did you make these? They are soo gorgeous." Hinata said when she finally found her voice.

Keiko walked over to the Kimonos and looked at them endearingly, "These are my best works. When I was truly confidant in my skills as a designer and when I finally found the perfect material, I made these for my sisters and myself. I made the four of them in patterns of different elements. These elements, earth, fire, air, and water are just like me and sisters. When we work together we become a powerful force. This is why we are the greatest geisha, in the Hanamachi, in the Land of Desire."

Keiko turned from the kimonos to look at Hinata and smiled, "Hinata when it is time for your Misedashi, I am going to make a kimono for you that even the four of us will be jealous of."

To say that Hinata was touched by Keiko's words was an understatement as she was completely overwhelmed with graditude. She ran towards Keiko and hugged her and even shed a few tears.

Keiko giggled as she hugged the crying girl and said, "Silly girl. Why are you crying? Shouldn't you be happy?"

Hinata shook her head and said, "T-That's (sniff) why I'm crying(sniff) I'm happy."

Keiko only giggled more and said, "You're so silly. Well anyways you better dry those tears soon because we need to go and meet Leiko and Setsuko for you musical training."

Hinata released her hold on Keiko and nodded as she dried her tears.

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After leaving the Hokage's office, the guys went to Ichiraku's for some ramen, which Naruto didn't mind at they sat there eating in silence, Lee decided to be the one to break it.

"So what is it that you all plan on doing before we head out tomorrow?" He asked.

"Well first Shino and I will have to write a letter to Kureanai sensei telling her what's going on." Kiba answered.

"Oh that is right! You sensei is on a mission with Asuma- sensei is she not?"

"Yep. That's why she wanted us to at least leave a letter if we find out something about Hinata's whereabouts." Kiba answered before taking a big slurp out of his ramen while handing Akamaru another bowl.

Lee turned to his teammate Neji and said, "How about you and I engage in a sparring session later to express our flames of youth Neji."

Neji looked at Lee and saw the flames of determination in his eyes and said, "I'm gonna have to pass on that one."

"What! Why Not!"

"Because I don't want to Lee."

"But Neji! Our flames of youth!"

"My flames were put out in the rain."

"But Neji!"

"Shut Up! Lee!"

As they kept yelling Kiba laughed out loud unable to keep his laughter suppressed. However, the other three males were quiet throughout the whole ordeal, but for different reasons. Shino was inspecting his bugs, Sasuke didn't care and Naruto was so deep in thought that he didn't even touch his ramen!

As the time went by, the members of the team went there separate ways. Naruto and Sasuke were the only two left at the stand. Naruto's ramen was still untouched.

Without even looking at him, Sasuke said, "What's on your mind dobe?"

When Naruto, didn't answer Sasuke punched him in the arm. "Ow! What..."

"Listen dobe. It's not often when I'm interested in other peoples business so I suggest you take advantage of the moment." Sasuke said. "Now. What's wrong with you."

Naruto sighed and figured he might as well take advantage of the moment, "Well I was wondering...What if Hinata really doesn't want to come back. I mean what if she just wanted to get away from here? Maybe she likes this waterfall place. Besides if I'm one of the ones that's going after her....I mean she doesn't even know me that well and vise versa..but…"

Sasuke rolled his eyes as he listened to his confused friend ramble on. He sighed and thought, 'I guess I have to play the role of the best friend now...'

"Listen up dobe," Sasuke said getting Naruto's attention, "This is just like the situation with me almost four years ago. Hinata left for her own reasons of course but she may just need someone to help her realize that whatever she is seeking out there, she can find here in the leaf village with her friends. And you seem to be the person perfect for a job like that. But that part about her not knowing you that well is completely wrong and if you weren't so dense you'd know why. Anyway I'm taking off now to prepare for tomorrow...and wash my mouth out with soap." Sasuke then got up from the stool leaving a very shocked Naruto behind.

Naruto's thoughts were, 'Dude....d-did Sasuke just do something to make me feel better? What is the world coming to!?'

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Setsuko and Leiko waited patiently for Hinata and Kioko to arrive in the backyard. When they arrived Leiko went inside.

Hinata got confused and asked, "Setsuko, where's Leiko going? Weren't the two of you going to help me today?"

"Yes we're both going to help," Setsuko started with her eyes closed and arms crossed, "She's just going to get her (Fill in this later)"

Hinata nodded showing her understanding. When Leik came back she said, "Okay Hinata, Setsuko and I will be helping you with you vocals and you instrumental skills. Then later on today you will work with Yoko for your dancing."

Setsuko then added, "This will be you training schedule for the next 3 weeks because that is when we have scheduled your Misedashi."

Hinata gasped, "T-three weeks! That's not enough time!"

Setsuko grinned and said, "Calm down Hinata. You have been watching us since you came here as well as practiced with us most of the time. We've seen what you can do when you imitated us. We're confident in your abilities and three weeks is more than enough time for you to prepare. Got it?"

Hinata sighed and nodded. Kioko took this time to say, "Alright people, I going to go create. I'll see you guys later!" then she left back into the okiya.

Leiko then spoke up and said, "Good! Now we can get started. Hinata I'm going to help you hone your skills in playing the shamisen. While you are playing, Setsuko is going to help you to match your tone with the notes that you are going to play. We are going to do this for two hours and then you are going to go work with Yoko for your dancing for three hours. Then we will eat and you will start again. So all together, that will be ten hours of work starting at noon everyday. Understood?"

Hinata nodded. "Alright let's begin."

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Kioko walked down the hall back into the room where she stored her most precious creations. She walked into over to them and smiled gently as memories of the past flooded her mind. She remembered how hard she had worked to make them. How much blood, sweat, and determination she put into her work in order for her sister's and herself to look enchanting on their debut night.

Kioko sighed and thought to herself as she walked over to her desk and began drawing, 'Hinata, you, too, will look as magnificent as we did that night….I promise.'

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It had been two hours and Hinata felt as though her throat had tried to leap out of mouth. She had been worked hard. Setsuko pushing her to hit notes she had never hit before and Leiko giving her tunes that she thought would be impossible to play. The funny thing was that she has to go back and do it again after she eats!

'This is crazy…..' Hinata thought as she finished the last of her sandwich and began walking to the studio where Yoko was waiting for her.

When she got to the room, no one was in there so she decided to rest on the floor to get some more rest before she picked up her training.

"Ah ah ah Hinata. It's time to dance girl!"

Hinata practically jumped up when she heard Yoko's loud voice.

"Don't scare me like that!" she screamed.

Yoko giggled, "Well next time don't fall asleep when you need to practice. Now let's get started we got a lot of work to do."

Hinata sighed, "Alright, I'm ready."

Yoko grinned, "Cool. Let's go."

"Huh? Where are we going?" Hinata asked confused.

Yoko turned around smiling evilly and said, "We're going outside."

"What! Its getting cold out there!"

"I know," Yoko said but continued to walk.

"But..but…fine" Hinata gave up and followed Yoko outside. 'They're really trying to kill me….' She thought as she felt the cool air hit her skin when they walked outside.

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Naruto began packing his things for the mission all the while replaying what Sasuke said to him in his head. 'So I'm the perfect person to bring her back huh?' he thought after packing the last kunai in his bag.

After he put his bag aside and laid his clothes out for the next day he went out onto the roof. While he was on the roof, he began to admire the moon. Together with the midnight sky, the moon had sort of a lavender hue, which brought his mission to mind. He smirked and answered his own question that he asked himself, "Damn right I'm the perfect person to get back.

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okay about the author's note I actually typed this chapter a long time ago but uh…yeah I sorta never posted it. Forgive me if it doesn't make since because I had to add something to make it sound like a chapter at least. I love the fact that people have been favoring this fic and I'd appreciate reviews too=] however the number of favorites I've gotten has really motivated me to post this chapter. If you guys still like the story please review so that I know whether or not to continue (I would also except sugesstions=] no flamers though) …thanks1 love you guys for reading!!!=] – Angeloflove3592