Hi everybody!!!! I wanna thank all of you that read the last chapter. I keep saying this but I really am surprised to see that people are still reading my story!!!!! 'sniff' I'm so touched =]. Okay I have a new character but I already had this character in mind since the beginning however she's only going to be mentioned in this chapter and introduced much later. Don't worry I'll be sure not to make too many characters because I don't want to be confusing and make the chapters any harder to write because I need to incorporate them in the story(I'm pretty sure you guys know how lazy I am =]) Remember if you have questions be sure to ask me(I don't wanna lose readers because the story doesn't make sense to them) Anyways thanks to all you who have reviewed and here's chapter 4 Enjoy!!!!!

Hinata: The Woman Behind The Mask

Chapter 4: Entrance into the Land and…..Mizuage?

"That bastard!" Naruto shouted. After he, Kiba and Lee finished catching fish, Neji told them what happened to Hinata the day she ran away, while they were cooking the fish. "Why didn't she just leave the clan!?"

"Think about what you just said dobe. How can she just leave the clan? She would have to be banished from the clan but they were planning to put the seal on her. And technically she did leave," Sasuke explained.

Naruto just clenched his fists, shut his eyes, and thought, 'I can't believe that happened to Hinata…. She had a family and yet she's had to be treated like an outsider just like I was by her own family…'

"Let us promise that if Hinata comes back with us that we will make sure she is happy," Lee stated for once without shouting.

"What do you mean 'if' Bushy Brow, she WILL come back with us!" Naruto shouted and put his hand out in front of the guys.

Neji smiled and put his hand over Naruto's followed by Sasuke, Lee and Kiba.

"Well it's good to see that all of you are still hyped about this," Jiraiya stated as he and Hisao walked towards the guys.

"You boys better hurry and eat that fish because you're going to the same place as your friend," Hisao stated with a smile.

"You mean we're actually going to this desire place?" Kiba asked picking his fish up.

"Yes you are, as soon as you're finished. But I want to tell you, you won't find Hinata as quick as you want to or should I say get to her as quick as you want to."

"What do you mean?" Sasuke asked.

"She's currently staying somewhere and is involved in a very important matter. She's training to become a Geisha."

The boys sat in shock with their mouths open while Jiraiya and Hisao chuckled to themselves.

Neji was the first to recover, "A Geisha? What happened to her being a ninja?"

"Well you just have to ask her when you see her. But, like I said that won't be right away," Hisao answered.

"So, exactly what are we supposed to do then?! Just wait around?" Naruto asked.

"Preparations have been made for you all to stay at a friend of mines house. When you get there he'll be waiting for you. He already knows that you are there to search for your friend. I'm guessing she will be making her debut soon so you all are going to attend. Not only that but she might be out with her big sisters as well. Since I know you probably don't know much of how things are done for a Geisha's debut, he's going to inform you on what expect."

"Okay but one question," Sasuke stated, "How did this all happen? You didn't even go to this place as far as we're concerned and yet you know what's going on."

Hisao smirked, "Well I have my ways boy. And I hope that you all make good company because he's kind of a private guy."

"Then why would he agree to have this many people in his home?" Lee asked.

"I wasn't the one to ask, Tsunami was,and trust me no one refuses her," Hisao said and shook his head.

Before one of the boys could ask another question, Jiraiya spoke, "Alright, alright, enough questions. Hurry up and eat your food. I want to hurry up and get there for resea- I mean to get settled at this guy's place."

The guys rolled their eyes at Jiraiya's fake reason and started to eat their fish. They all began to think silently about what they had just heard and they couldn't get one thing out of their mind, 'Hinata's!!! A Geisha!!!'

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Hinata woke up that afternoon expecting to train however what she woke up to was the faces of her adoptive sisters. The next thing she knew she was dragged down stairs by the girls who said they needed to talk to her about something. So now here she was sitting at the table in the kitchen very uncomfortable. The girls hadn't said a word and they looked as if they were having trouble trying to tell her what they wanted to tell her.

Hinata opened her mouth to try and say something but was cut of by Yoko, "Hinata, I want to ask you something."

Hinata shut her mouth then nodded for Yoko to continue. Yoko looked at her sisters for a moment before turning back to Hinata and continuing, "Hinata how serious are you about becoming a Geisha?"

Hinata's eyes widened at the question and she knew that the sisters were watching her for her reaction while they waited for her to speak. Hinata took a deep breath and thought to herself before speaking. "You know I've actually thought about this before. I always wondered about whether I would screw this up and disappoint you guys. But, I also thought to myself if I'm doing this for you guys or am I really doing this myself and the truth is..."

The girls watched as Hinata closed her eyes and waited impatiently for Hinata to finish. The watched as a smile grew on Hinata's as she continued, "The truth is I want to do this for me and I want to be something more than just plain old Hinata. A Geisha of the Land of Desire sounds much more exciting!" Hinata ended happily.

The girls all laughed at Hinata's statement however that little bit of happiness didn't last long as the girls laughter died down and Hinata noticed this. "Alright you guys. What's going on?"

Lioko decided to answer her question, "We were wondering how serious you were because your going to start having to make some serious decisions when after your debut."

Hinata was confused, "Decisions like what?"

Kioko answered, "Well maybe one decision that is very important," Kioko paused and asked, "Have you ever heard of Mizuage, Hinata?"

HInata shook her head in response. Setsuko took over this time to explain, "Mizuage is the virginity of a Geisha in simple terms. To majority of Geisha the selling of your Mizuage or virginity makes you a full- fledged Geisha. We are not prostitues as we've told you. We only sell our skills and nothing more but losing our virginity marks us as full-fledged Geisha Hinata."

Hinata sat and stared wide eyed and shocked at what she just heard, 'Sell my virginity? But..but..' Hinata couldn't even finish her thoughts.

Setsuko knew that Hinata wouldn't take the news well so she decided to try explaining it differently. "Hinata, I know it sounds disturbing, but the four of us would have gone through it had we not earned as much as we did. If we hadn't we certanly would have, but this is also why we're asking you if this is what you really want to do. We can not make the decision for you."

Hinata listened to her Setsuko speak and had an mixed expression of uncertainty and contemplation on her face. The room was quiet for a while as the four sisters waited for Hinata speak. When she finally did speak, she took a deep breath before asking, "Well if I decide to...the whole deal with se…selling my virginity, what exactly happens?"

Yoko decided to answer, "Well before your debut we will take you out which will be next week. While you there, you will be exposed to the men. Now traditionally, you would have to be there with your big sister, but we don't necessarily follow the rules so you'll have the four of us," Yoko took a moment to smile at her sisters who smiled back before turning back to Hinata, "We also happen to be THE best Geisha around. So will all the men crowding around us, I'm sure they'll notice the beautiful Hinata." Hinata blushed at the compliment.

Kioko, decided to finish, "So anyways after you are exposed to them, after your debut after the following week, the bidding will begin."

Hinata became confused and asked, "Bidding?"

Lioko nodded, "Yes. You are not just selling it yourself; men will call the house and place the bids. At the end of the day, we will announce who the man is that bid the highest amount of money. And he will be the one to take your virginity."

Hinata nodded as she took all of this in. 'I always thought that my virginity will go to someone I'd fall in love with…but if I decide to do this…'

"I know what you're thinking about Hinata," Kioko replied interrupting Hinata's thoughts. When Hinata looked up at her, she continued, "Every Geisha hopes that she will lose her virginity to the one she loves but the chances of that are slim. But hey you never know, maybe you'll fall for a nice man next week and he'll be hit with cupid's arrow to and bid a fortune if you decide to sell your Mizuage. Traditionally you would have to give the money to the Okiya but we've never been one to follow traditions. So you'll be rich and in love!"Kioko finshed with a big smile on her face hoping that she cheered Hinata up a little.

Hinata smiled and at what Kioko said making the blond haired woman smile even wider. Hinata sighed, happily which confused the girls before saying, "You know…I always thought my chances at love were slim anyway…and compared with that and my desire to become a Geisha, I think, no I know I still want to do this and I have to train hard too so maybe I won't have to go through with it anyway."

Hinata smiled brightly at the girls when she was done talking and before she knew she was tackled and brought into a group hug. All of them were laughing with joy until Setsuko broke away from them, "Alright Hinata," she said with a smirk, "Its time to finish training."

All of them laughed at the disheartened look on the poor girl's face.

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The boys had their things ready after they finshed their fish and were now facing the waterfall (they can all walk on water). Hisao was behind Jiraiya and the guys who all looked confused.

"Why are we just facing the waterfall?" Kiba asked.

"Yeah. I thought we were going to the place where Hinata is," Naruto said getting aggravated.

Hisao smiled and said, "You are going there. All you have to do is walk through the waterfall."

Naruto's eyes grew wide and he shouted, "ARE YOU CRAZY OLD MAN!!! SASUKE AND I FOUGHT NEAR HERE AND WE NEVER GOT THROWN INTO ANOTHER LAND!!!"

Jiraiya crab Naruto's jacket from behind and started pulling him towards the waterfall, "Come on brat stop wasting time. Everyone else start moving too." Jiraiya turned his head to face Hisao while walking and said, "When we get back you have to tel me more about Tsunami over sake."

Hisao smiled, "Don't worry you'll meet her soon enough."

Jiraiya and guys stood in front of the waterfall. Naruto, who finally got out of Jiraiya's grip faced the waterfall. They were all hesitant until Jiraiya walked through, followed by Sasuke and one by one they all walked through the waterfall.

Hisao watched them all go in and once the last one, which was Naruto, walked through, he turned and headed back to his home. He smirked and thought to himself, 'Tsunami, you are having fun aren't you, my love."

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Once the Jiraiya and the others were all on the side they were greeted by a man dressed in black slack and a white butto up shirt. They all eyed him suspiciously except for Jiraiya who said, "Well hello there. You must be Hisao's friend."

They boys looked shocked at the green eyed man who smiled and said, "Yes, I'm Masahiko. Its nice to meet you all."

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Hoooray!!! Chapter 4 is done!!! Kinda had a hard time writing this one so please let me know how it is! Oh and please feel free to ask me questions if you're confused. PLease Review!! Thanx for Reading!!!!