For all of you who are complaining about Hinata I have something you should all think about. Look underneath the hidden. There is more then one way to skin a cat and there is a reason Hinata is acting the way she is. Don't judge a book by it's cover until you learn the truth.

Now on with the story.

The next day when Naruto got to his training ground at 10 minutes till 7 he was shocked to find Kakashi there already who smirked behind his mask and said "I didn't know you shaved Naruto, I think I see a missed stuble." causing Sasuke and Sakura to look confused.

Naruto glared at Kakashi and Sasuke said "So dobe, what happened to you yesterday."

Sakura said "And what did that bitch Hinata want with you." with a disgusted tone in her voice.

Naruto frowned and said "Hinata's not a bitch."

Sakura said "Yes she is, she attacked me and Sasuke-kun yesterday when we were waiting outside your door."

Naruto frowned and said "After you 3 broke into my apartment." as he glared at her.

Sakura looked sheepish and Sasuke just grunted and looked away. Kakashi who wanted to avoid any conflict said "Well...since Naruto's personal training went overboard and he injured himself yesterday to the point he couldn't complete any mission or training we will be skipping practice today and do 2 missions today. I already have the first mission for us. We are walking the dogs that belong to customers of the Inuzuka clan animal clinic. Come on team."

Later that afternoon when team 7 finished thier 2nd mission which was capture Tora, the Sandaime looked at them and said "Alright team 7, I am glad to see you successfully complete 2 missions today without fighting like cats and dogs" causing the gennins in the room to glare at him at his bad joke.

Hiruzen who had an amused look on his face said "Your all dismissed except Kakashi and Naruto."

Sasuke and Sakura both looked at Naruto and Kakashi questionably but a look from the Sandaime had them leave.

Once they were gone the Sandaime said "Now Naruto, Kakashi has informed me about the condition you were in when you returned to your apartment yesterday as well as the state he found you in after your team left so you could speak with Hinata. He also told me about the incident with Hinata and your 2 teammates. Would you care to explain to me what is going on."

Naruto looked down and said "No, it's a private matter."

The Sandaime frowned and said "Naruto...One of my ninja is discovered with self inflicted injuries and another ninja has attacked fellow Konoha ninja's and is displaying questionable conduct. There is also the matter where I have reports that kagebunshin of you have been seen leaving the village every day since shortly after you became a gennin. You have to understand that these incidents force me to investigate. I either have 2 choices, one is have you and/or Hinata tell me what is going on to make sure that you are who you appear to be and that you are not a threat to the village...I shouldn't tell you this but Hinata was once kidnap and there is a possibility that it could happen again and with her sudden change you can see why I have to get to the bottom of this. Considering how well I know you Naruto as well as the fact you having the Kyuubi makes it easy to determine that you are really you I would rather go with this option of having you explain what is going on. My only other option is to have you and Hinata both taken to torture and interigation and force you both to tell them what is going on...Now I ask you Naruto, will you tell me and your sensei here what is going on."

Naruto frowned and said "I'll tell you but...do I have to tell him." as he glanced at Kakashi.

Kakashi frowned behind his mask and Hiruzen asked "Is there a reason you don't want your sensei to know." as he shot a questioning look at Kakashi who shrug.

Naruto sighed and said "Truthfully...ever since what happened with Mizuki I...I've had trouble trusting people...including you Jiji."

Hiruzen eyes widen as did Kakashi and Kakashi said "Not everyone is like Mizuki, Naruto."

Naruto looked down and said "I know that...It's just...I don't like how people see me now...After we passed the bell test Sasuke and Sakura both basically said the same thing to me...but...I was actually proud of myself for tricking you with my clones durring that test but they told me 100 times nothing is nothing...It hurt hearing them say that about me, especially after almost being killed just to graduate...it made me think if they see me as nothing then what's to stop them from trying to use me like Mizuki did...that also made me question about other people I felt I could trust before...if they saw me as nothing, were they just using me for some reason." as he closed his eyes and bit his lip.

Hiruzen who had a sad look on his face said "And you questioned if the way I acted toward you as well as others who are close to you was real or if we are just using you because of the Kyuubi."

Naruto nods and Hiruzen frowned while pulling out his pipe and got ready to light it when Kakashi said "What about me. You don't know me and I've never done anything that could make you think that of me."

Naruto pursed his lips and said "You said it yourself...I don't know you...you show up late, you have us do team excercises, do a mission, and then leave as quickly as possible. As far as I know it seems you either don't want a team in the first place and only took us because you were ordered or you could be a suck up to Sasuke like a lot of people are and Sakura and me are nothing but dead weight while you secretly train Sasuke privately. Why should I trust you when it looks like you don't care if we ever become more then cheap labor for civilians to give D-rank missions too. You get paid the same for just sitting on your ass and reading your book."

Kakashi and Hiruzen frowned and Naruto took a deep breath and said "Look, this is something I'm going to have to deal with on my own. I'll just answer your question so we can get this over with because I don't want to think on what if's right now...Hinata is acting different because I did something stupid and it insulted her to the point her crush on me has been basically destroyed. She told me the Chunnin exams are less then 6 months from now and when she came by yesterday she challenged me to a fight in the Chunnin exams...After thinking it over, I think the fight is basically to see if I care enough to try and earn her respect again but I could be wrong...I don't really understand girls." as he rubbed the back of his head.

Kakashi and Hiruzen both shared a knowing look about Naruto last statement before Hiruzen said "I see...Your answers seem to explain everything enough except the question about your kagebunshin leaving the village. What is that for."

Naruto bit his lip and said "Well...after what Sasuke and Sakura said to me that day I was a little depressed and Teuchi and Ayame cheered me up but talked to me about knowing the difference between just throwing the ingrediants into the pan to cook and knowing when the best time to use the ingrediants to get the most flavor out of them. It helped me realise the what's the difference between knowing a jutsu and mastering a jutsu."

Kakashi looked impressed and Hiruzen blinked while stuffing his pipe with tobacco and said "Hmm...I think I see...your having your kagebunshin leave the village trying to figure out the range of the jutsu. Correct."

Naruto said "Something like that."

Hiruzen nods and said "Very well...Is there anything else that you would like to know Kakashi."

Kakashi thought a moment and said "Naruto...I only have one thing to say. My way of teaching may seem lazy or laid back but there is a reason for that. What was the most important thing that I tried to teach you on the day of the bell test."

Naruto had a look of concentration for a moment and said in an unsure voice "Teamwork."

Kakashi nods and said "The time in the morning I give you and the others so that you could form bonds as teammates. There are things in our personal lives that can and will cause teamwork to suffer. I give you the time waiting for me to discuss anything that is bothering you that could effect the team or the mission. By having bonds with your teammates you will be able to trust them enough to tell them what is going on. If I showed up like I did today then you would demand that I teach you things or go on a mission and you won't have a chance to bond as you should."

Naruto looked down in thought and Hiruzen said "Well I believe that we all have answers to our questions so you both are..."

Naruto said "WAIT...I got 2 questions before you dismiss us, please."

Hiruzen said "Very well, what is it you want to know Naruto." while he thought "This will hopefully help rebuild the bridge of doubt between us Naruto."

Naruto bit his lip and said "Hinata...she told me she was kidnap by Kumo once. You also meantioned she was kidnapped...could you tell me what actually happened."

Hiruzen frowned and said "Why are you interested in that Naruto."

Naruto closed his eyes and said "She...She told me about how she was kidnapped and how her father killed the Kumo nin that night. She told me some other things about why she was the way she was before what happened between us...I want to understand her so when we meet then I can understand the mistake I made and correct it."

Hiruzen frowned and said "I'm sorry but all information about what happened has been declared a clan matter with the Hyuuga clan. I am not allowed to say anything since neither the council or myself can interfere in clan business."

Naruto looked down and said "I see...I guess my other question is...Is there anything else about me that you are hiding...anything."

Hiruzen said "No."

Naruto nods and said "Thank you jiji." as he turned to Kakashi and said "I will try to be a better teammate but...teamwork is a 2 way street sensei."

Kakashi closed his book and said "Then I don't think we have a problem. If that is all Hokage-sama."

Hiruzen nods and Kakashi disappeared in a swirl of leaves.

Once he was gone Naruto looked at the Sandaime one last time and said "Is it alright if I keep sending my clones out to train myself."

Hiruzen said "As long as the real you stays in the village. While not everyone is like Mizuki there are others who would jump at a chance to do what he attempted to do out of thier stupidity. Don't give them a reason to try."

Naruto lowered his head and nods before he walked toward the door and left.

After he was gone Hiruzen thought "I'm sorry Naruto but you just not ready to learn the truth."

After Naruto left the Hokage tower he walked toward the Hokage monument and up to his private training ground.

When he got there he sat down and thought "Was Jiji telling me the truth."

A few minutes later while Naruto was in thought the sound of foot steps drew his attention.

Looking in the direction of the noise he heard Naruto saw Ino walk out of the woods with a smirk on her face and said "Hello baka."

Naruto frowned and said "What are you doing here Ino."

Ino stopped in front of him with her hands on her hips and said "And what makes you think that I will be answering your questions...baldy."

Naruto eyes went wide and he glared at Ino who bent down and grab Naruto cheeks and pinched them causing him to flinch and jump back.

Ino laughed and said "Ah, that felt good."

Naruto said "What do you want Ino."

Ino said "You really are a baka, you know that."

Naruto glared at her and Ino said "You remember your visit from Hinata yesterday...that may have been Hinata's body but she wasn't the one in charge."

Naruto blinked and got a confused look on his face and Ino laughed again and said "Oh my god, I practically spelled it out to you and you haven't figured it out. I can't believe you don't know about my clan jutsu baka."

Naruto got a hurt look on his face and Ino said "Ah, don't look that way. I didn't come here to make fun of you...well maybe some but not entirely...You see, 2 days ago I ran into Hinata right before dark and she was really upset. After trying to calm her down I found out about what happened between you both and offered her a deal. I would help her get revenge on you for what you did in exchange for a small favor." as her smirk slipped a little.

Naruto frowned and said "You were the one who controlled Hinata yesterday."

Ino said "Yeap." with a happy smile on her face.

Naruto glared angrily at her and Ino said "Quit with the glaring baka. Even you have to admit you had that coming after what you did. Even now she loves your baka ass...though I can guess why now." saying the last part quitely.

Naruto blinked trying to figure out what she meant and then remembered a certian topic that was brought up and said "Huh...WAIT...YOU KNOW ABOUT FUSSBALL."

Ino took a moment to realise what he meant and said "About Kyuubi...yeah, I know about the fox. Dad had to warn me when we were just entering the accademy not to use my family jutsu on you...but he also made sure I understood you were you and not the fox."

Naruto who was tensed relax a little and asked "Does Hinata know."

Ino said "Yeap. That was true. She let me look at her memories...Origianlly she wanted to get revenge but then she calmed down and she actually wanted to tell you she was sorry for the way she acted. I couldn't let that happen. Hinata finally started to grow a backbone so if she told you she was sorry then she would have went back into her shell and most likely become even more shy. That is why I had her challenge you to a fight at the Chunnin exams."

Naruto looked down and after a second his eyes widen and said "Wait...you saw all her memories. Including the ones about her kidnapping."

Ino looked confused and nods and Naruto said "Can you tell me what happened."

Ino asked "Why."

Naruto said "Because I want to understand her better. I want to make up for the mistake I made. I...I can't explain it but I know there is more then what she told me." with a look of concentration on his face.

Ino shrugged and said "Well there's not much more to tell. The only thing I didn't meantion was her uncle was killed and his body sent to Kumo because Kumo wanted payment for her dad killing one of thier ninja when he kidnap her."

Naruto frowned and said "That's not fair."

Ino snorts and said "Life's never fair baka. You should understand that."

Naruto glared at her and Ino said "Anyways the reason I'm here is because I want to strike a deal with you."

Naruto blinked and asked "What...what kind of deal." in a confused voice.

Ino said "The kind of deal that can make us both very...very happy."

Naruto looked extremely confused and Ino said "Sit down and act your age. I want to discuss this deal with you."

Naruto said "I think I prefer to stand."

Ino shrugged as she sat down and said "Suit yourself though your going to want to sit."

Naruto looked at her nervously and Ino said "The deal I speak about is that I want to destroy Sasuke Uchiha's life."

Naruto blinked and blinked again and said "What...what do you mean...I thought you love Sasuke-teme."

Ino sighed and said "I did, I do, I...damn it. I don't know." as she picked a flower that was beside her.

Naruto frowned and said "Maybe you should explain what's going on Ino. I maybe an idiot but I might be able to help."

Ino bit her lip and said "There's an old saying that sometimes to understand someone you have to walk a mile in thier shoes...well...the deal I made with Hinata was in exchange for helping her to talk with you after what happened then she would let me use her body and bloodline to spy on Sasuke...I thought that if I could spy on him without him knowing I could find out something that would help him fall in love with me...another old saying is you sometimes have to look at the world through someone elses eyes...When I watched Sasuke through Hinata's eyes I saw things about him that I never notice before...He's not who I thought he was." as she looked away.

Naruto sighed and sat down beside Ino and said "It hurts to learn people you thought you knew turn out to not be who they are...Don't give me that look. I've had a very eye awakening couple of weeks. I thought Mizuki was someone I could trust but he tricked me and tried to kill me...then there is Jiji...I mean the Sandaime. I don't know if I can trust him anymore since all these years he hid the fact the Kyuubi was sealed in me and I didn't find out till Mizuki told me that night...In fact it was Mizuki that told me...now I can't help but worry what else he's hiding...do I have family out there, who were my parents...why was I chosen to hold the Kyuubi.."

Ino was quite a few moments before she began to chuckle and then laughed lightly.

Naruto looked confused and Ino saw this and said "If someone would have told me 2 weeks ago I would be talking to you like this while being disgusted with Sasuke I would have slapped that person and called them an idiot."

Naruto chuckled and said "Yeah, I guess you can't ever tell what's going to happen next."

After both calmed down Naruto asked "So what is it you want from me Ino and what's in it for me exactly."

Ino took a deep breath and said "I'll help you become friends with Hinata...but I don't want you to try and become more then that...Hinata's family is divided into 2 branches, the main house and the branch house...the members of the branch house are basically slaves to the main house...Hinata hates that and wants to unite her clan under one house."

Naruto frowned and said "But what makes the 2 houses different. Aren't they family."

Ino said "Yes but they have a clan rule that says that only the first born of the main house can become members of the main house. Everyone else usually get's a seal placed on thier head called the cage bird seal that can be used by the main house to either torture or kill someone. They do it because they are afraid that someone will steal thier bloodline like Kumo tried to do with Hinata. The seal was used on her uncle to kill him so Kumo couldn't learn about thier bloodline."

Naruto asked "But why don't you want me to become more then friends with Hinata."

Ino said "Because ever since Hinata was almost kidnap the Hyuuga clan has been unsure about her, fearing that the Kumo nin did something to cause her to be weak or controlled by Kumo. Because of this they have not sealed her little sister like they usually do waiting to see if they need to seal Hinata instead...From Hinata's memories several members of the Hyuuga council don't like you. I'm afraid if you got too close to Hinata they would put that seal on her. That's why I am asking you not to become more then friends."

Naruto closed his eyes and said in a dead tone "I see."

Ino saw the sad look on Naruto face and said "You know, I saw Hinata memories of you and I can understand why she likes you. While you are an idiot at booksmarts mostly because you don't study, you do work hard to train your body, hell, I bet you train more then anyone in our entire class."

Naruto felt a little pride in what Ino had mentioned and asked "You really think so."

Ino said "Yeah, I do. Hell, my dad even thinks so. You wouldn't believe the number of times he would come back from working with T&I and he would laugh about how good one of your pranks were...If your smart you could change the way some idiots see you."

Naruto got a confused look on his face and asked "What do you mean."

Ino said "Well...I know you love orange, hell I love purple, blonds like us can usually wear any color and look decent...but there is another old saying that clothes make the man. If you want people to see you as something more then an idiot or something else."

Naruto frowned and said "You know, I wonder why you are telling me this...Hell, I'm wondering why I should even listen to you and not get even with you after what you did to me yesterday."

Ino gave a half chuckle and said "Please, you couldn't get any revenge on me even if you tried."

Naruto said "Oh, and what makes you say that."

Ino said "Because you can't wax what's not there...don't give me that look, you think having these great legs and perfect body happen over night. I had to work hard and take care of myself to get to look this good."

Naruto snorts and said "Who says that I would do that to get revenge. I could always just tell Sasuke that you figured out the best way to get with him is to take over the body of any girl he likes and either force them to break up with him or take over thier lives."

Ino glared and said "You wouldn't dare...besides, I don't like Sasuke anymore." with a smirk.

Naruto said "I'll believe that when I see it...so what else do I get besides you helping me earn Hinata friendship and what exactly do I have to do."

Ino took a deep breath and said "Hinata saw you beat Sasuke the day we were assigned teams and also saw you henge into him and trick Sakura. What I want you to do is henge into him again and go into his apartment he has and I want you to steal everything inside it."

Naruto frowned and said "And exactly how should I do that. There's no telling how much stuff he has in there...besides, I don't know where he lives and I don't have a key."

Ino said "Wait for a lady to finish talking before you speak baka. First, I'm going to teach you how to date women. Between now and the Chunnin exams you and I are going to date."

Naruto eyes widen and said "WHAT."

Ino said "I didn't stutter and I don't like to repeat myself. For the next 6 months you and I are a couple. You don't have a choice. Now I'm not going to have you break into Sasuke apartment just yet. We are going to get recognised as a couple for the next month. Durring that time you and I will show up at Sasuke place a couple of times. We will get inside, trust me. Nobody can say no to me."

Naruto said "I can. See, NO, I'm not doing it."

Ino smirked and said "Yes you are dear. Now as I was saying, you and I will get inside his apartment so you can see where things are so when the time is right you can impersinate him and sneak in and steal all his stuff."

Naruto asked "Why do you want all his stuff."

Ino frowned and looked at Naruto and after a moment said "Over the years girls like myself have done everything possible to make Sasuke fall in love with us. You know about Sakura and me breaking up our friendship over him...some girls including myself have given him very personal and valuable treasure over the years...I want to recover those items and return them to thier rightful owners. Sasuke should not be allowed to have such personal things."

Naruto said "So you wanting me to still your stuff back from Sasuke but you don't want everyone to know it was just your stuff so to cover yourself you want me to still everyone stuff."

Ino said "Pretty much."

Naruto said "No." as he got up and started to walk away.

Ino eyes widen and screamed "WHAT...WHY NOT."

Naruto stopped and looked back at her and said "First, I won't be with someone I don't care for. You and I don't have any memories together that could make me feel anything for you besides what happened here today and yesterday. Next, while I don't like Sasuke I won't do something like stealing all his stuff. While some of it might be from some girls like you claimed Ino, some of it could be from his family also and I know what it's like not having anything link to a family. Third, you and the other girls were idiots for giving away something so personal in the first place to a guy who has never ONCE did anything to show he was interested in you...I've heard the rumors you all claim that Sasuke like girls with long hair...Sasuke never said anything like that. Hell, odds are Sasuke like short hair girls."

Ino's eyes widen and said "What makes you say that."

Naruto said "Sasuke from a proud ninja family. He would want a wife who act like a real kunoichi and not a fangirl that would disgrace the memory of his family. No kunoichi has long hair unless she has the skills to back it up, something no accademy student or gennin has. Now if you will excuse me shrubbs, but I got things I need to do." as he turned and started to walk away.

Ino asked "Why did you call me shrubbs."

Naruto who kept walking and said "2 reasons, one you work with flowers, 2nd reason is because a trimmed bush is called a shrub, shrubs." as a smirk appeared on his as Ino face become red and she screamed "Pervert." and began to chase him.

It took Naruto 10 minutes to loose Ino by creating a kagebunshin and going back to the woods on top of the Hokage monument.

Once he got back up there he sat down and thought "Now that I know the truth that Hinata wasn't the one in control I need to figure out some way to let her know I forgive her and also tell her I'm sorry...without getting her in trouble with her clan council." as he frowned at the last thought.

After several minutes of thinking he thought "Maybe...maybe that would work...but it will take some time and a lot of hard work." as he put his hands together and said "Kagebunshin no jutsu."

Seeing all the Kagebunshin appear Naruto said "Alright, I want you to divide into even groups and work like you been doing but I want 1 more group to start working on a way to make a Kagebunshin last longer. Go."

A kagebunshin asked "Hey boss, do we make a group to beat the shit out of you again."

His answer was a kunai to the skull and Naruto said "Anyone else want to commit suicide...good, get started." and thought "I wonder if I should get therapy." before a picture of Ino appeared in his mind and he thought "Maybe not."