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A/N yeah its been awhile. This fic is NaruHina Just so everyone know. If you like the story would you please leave a review... I know I suck at writing but, I want to get better. But im really gratetful for that 1 review. It made my day. If you want this story to continue Please review and let me know. It motivates me. The only thing thats driving me to continue writing is to get better and please my viewers. but please grace me with your time at least to just type something. I would enjoy it and gain more confidence. Right now Im beginning to think I suck really bad. Just at least say something. =( anyways here is another 2 chapter. Im glad this story caught your interest to begin with so I thank you for that much!
Chapter 3 His Last Hope
Tsume walked out of her father's office early that morning to go to the training field. She wanted to get their earlier than usual to relax a little. She loved Naruto more than Sasuke would have thought but, thats only because Sasuke didn't realize how much they hang out. Naruto would treat her to ramen a lot and even taught her the rasengan. Tsume didn't like the fact that he taught her that technique as she felt that it belong to the next person under Naruto. 'I... I still didn't show anyone that I know this technique. Im not even sure if using the technique would honor Naruto or disgrace him. Maybe its his fear of worrying about if he would have any offspring. Im like a daughter to him. I refuse to use it until he gets with someone.' Tsume thought to herself as she finally made it to the field.
The field had a low fog on the ground and the grass was wet. She walked through the mist and scan the area. Seeing as no one was here, she decided to see if she could still form the rasengan. She swirled the chakra in her hand and mold it. In about a minute she had a perfect rasengan in her hand. A tear rolled down her face and into the orb of light. Why? Why did he trust her with this technique. Naruto was a great guy and she knew that one day he would have a kid of his own. She didn't deserve to use this technique. She felt like using it confirmed his fears. She closed her eyes and let it disperse in her hand. She would never use the technique in combat.
"How?" A voice spoke across the field. Tsume eyes shot up as she activated her sharigan to get a better view and sure enough it was the Hyuuga boy. The boy just stared at her with disbelief. Tsume knew that he saw it all. She didn't bother hiding it and just put her head down. The boy ran to her.
"How do you know that technique?" He replied again. She didn't say anything. The boy stood there dumbfounded. He then closed his eyes and turned around. "Fine if you don't want to tell me then I won't tell anyone else. I shouldn't have been nosey. My apologies." He said after a moment. The Uchiha girl finally spoke up.
" Naruto taught me... but, don't worry ill never use the technique again." Tsume spoke quietly. The Hyuuga boy snorted.
"Im not your father. Do what ever you want." As he started to walk away. Tsume got a little pissed.
"Not because of you Kojiro! As if! Self-centered asshole." She muttered. Kojiro turned around and raised his eyebrow.
"It's because Naruto taught me as if... as if... I was his daughter. He feels like he will never be able to have a child of his own and... he chooses to pass this technique on to me. Using this technique only confirms his fears. The only reason I did it now was to see if I was still able to pull it off. Ill never use this technique in combat-" Tsume explained then got cut off.
"Then you're a fool." Kojiro responded flatly. Tsume turned red from getting angry but, before she said anything Kojiro added "You Have two father figures in your life who are both considered heroes. My dad died trying to save Naruto and My aunt's life. Don't take pity on me, I don't really care about that. The only thing I care about is what he tried to protect. If Naruto entrusted you with something, then it's in your best interest to see to it that you use it. The only thing im mad about is that he knew my aunt loved Naruto and he protected them both to ensure Naruto and her had a future to look forward to yet here we are with Naruto acting like a fool. I hear Hinata talk about how much she loves Naruto all the time when she comes to visit my mom." Kojiro ranted a bit. Tsume was a little taken back by his resolve towards things. She didn't realize that he had other interest other than his own. "all im trying to say is that at least you manage to gain something from a hero. My dad gave up his life for something just to see it not come true. It irritates the hell out of me." He continue on a bit longer. He sat down in the wet grass not caring about it. Tsume then got an idea.
"we-well ... look we both want the same thing here." The red eyed girl started as Kojiro got a bit annoyed.
"No we don't ... you want to hide your gift that Naruto gave you, and I want Naruto and Hinata to get together. two completely different things." The boy responded.
"The only reason I want to hide it is because he only passed it on to me in fear that he won't have anyone to pass it on to. I want my Uncle to find love! He always chases after our sensei." Tsume replied back a bit angry. Kojiro looked up at the girl.
"Oh you notice that too? hmm... wait that would make us cousins." They both stopped and thought about that for a second. After a long pause they finally responded at the same time.
"Worth it!" Sakura walked up to them both with the Nara girl beside her.
"what's worth it?" Sakura looked on puzzled. She was afraid of what they were up to since they never got along. The pink haired girl eyed them suspiciously as she walked towards them. She hammered teamworked but, she didn't want them both to get any weird ideas. Kojiro got up and turned his gaze towards his sensei.
"It's nothing sensei. May we begin?" Kojiro stated and Sakura dropped her guard relaxing a bit.
"Hai." She responded As everyone jumped into the air and clashed.
Meanwhile at the mission with Naruto and Hinata. They manage to make it pass the rain village and was almost at the rock village. Naruto and Hinata had cut through many bandits and rogue ninjas. They got accustom to both of their own styles again just like they had done on the battlefield many years ago. They talked and became best friends along the way. Not once bringing up Hinata's confession or any topics surrounding it.
"We're almost there Naruto-kun." She told him as they stopped near by to put up a new camp site. Naruto nodded and started to help her with the tent.
"You know... you're very strong Hinata... and amazing. I don't give you enough credit." Naruto started as Hinata was facing away from looking for something around the site.
"Oh don't worry about it. The village gives me enough credit." She said smoothly. Her voice made Naruto relax and hurt a bit. 'But your credit is the only credit that I yearn for Naruto.' she thought as she finally found what she was looking for.
"Yea" was the only thing Naruto could say as he felt awkward about the comment. He then decided to go to a nearby village. "Hey Hinata... Ill be back there is something I would like to check up on." He told her as he started to leave. Hinata simple responded "okay" as Naruto took off towards the village. As he ran towards his destination, he thought long and hard about his new role in life. 'The sage from the leaf village. Ill walk to small villages and help them and teach them many things. That way another Pain won't happen. This is my new role in life. This will make me happy. I already gave The village something special. The Technique that my father created. It shall go on to the next Uzumaki. As for the nine tails... Ill hold on to it until further notice. Ill never teach the rasengan to anyone else but, there is a few things I got up my sleeve.'
The Young sage finally made it to the village. It was small but it seems they were celebrating something quite special. There were Light decorations glittered among the small town. Naruto walked slowly as he then bumped into a little boy. The boy was a bit scared at first then realized who he was.
"Hey you're Naruto! The grand sage who saved the world!" He smiled in awe. Naruto chuckled and kneeled eye level as he was about to say something but, the boy continued "What are you doing here?! You know... Ive always wanted to become like you!..." The boy went on and on as he told Naruto everything he knew about him. As he went on Naruto became depressed slightly as his eyes shifted from the boys faced. He realized that he always had something to fight for. Now that everything was said and done in his life. Naruto just didn't know what to do.
"Hey... what's wrong?" The boy said snapping Naruto out of his thoughts. He took a second to think about what was really wrong with him.
"I... well..." Naruto fumbled with his words. He couldn't quiet get his thoughts together. He stopped and looked at the boy. The boy had a look of determination. He saw eagerness, fire, and a hidden drive within those eyes. Naruto's face was one of awe. 'maybe this is why people find me amazing... that drive... Now im just pathetic. Im letting this kid show me up heh.' Naruto then closed his eyes then smiled lightly. He then reopen them.
"Hey kid... When you achieve your dreams... what will you do next?" Naruto asked him wondering what the boy would say. The boy hesitated for a brief moment.
"I would pass my dream off to my son. I would teach him how to become a strong shinobi!" The kid said politely.
"And if you never had a kid?" Naruto responded, getting into the conversation. The kid laughed lightly.
"Sorry sir... but, um... that question is just like asking me if my dreams didn't come true. Of corse they will come true. I will definitely have a son... or a daughter!" He added nicely pumping his fist into the air. Naruto then stood up. He had heard enough. He was happy with the answer he received from the boy.
"You will definitely become a strong ninja. You already have a drive." Naruto replied then brushed the kids hair playfully and handed him a scroll. "This scroll teaches you how to perform kage bunshin no jutsu. Its one of my basic skills that I use to suck at. Now im really good at it. It takes a lot of chakra so don't be surprise if you don't have as many as I do. I know you'll make good use of it." Naruto said then walked away. The boy ran off to enjoy the rest of the celebration. Unknown to Naruto, Hinata saw the whole thing from a tree outside the villlage. She smiled lightly. 'Oh Naruto-kun... you really are trying to find yourself again.' she then took off towards the camp before he arrived.
The Young sage decided to stay in this village for awhile longer. He search around the village to find something very special, for what he wanted to do required a certain object. An object that Hinata would most definitely not approve of. Naruto was looking for an engagement ring. He knew that Sakura was indeed in his heart and he wasn't going to give up. He finally found the craftsman responsible for precious metals and such. 'This is it... if this doesn't work, Im going to leave Konoha. Sakura, please accept me!' Naruto silently thought as he finally found the ring he knew would win Sakura's heart. It was an emerald gem with a silver band. Not too expensive but, just the right tone. He then paid for the ring and left for his camp site.
Hinata was there eatting ramen silently with a small smile on her face. Naruto grin falter slightly. He couldn't shake this feeling that he forgot something. The Hyuuga girl notice his presence and glanced up at the man. Naruto avoided her gaze and sat down across from her.
"So did you find what, y-you were looking for?" Hinata asked politely trying to make small talk.
"Yes um, I found everything ok. Hinata I just might not be a sage after all. I don't know, we'll see when we return to the village." Naruto said as he Made him a small bowl of ramen. Hinata just nodded and continue to finish her ramen.
They finished their mission finally without getting much information. Naruto was slightly annoyed but, none the less it was called off as completed. Sasuke didn't like how that went so he decided to get someone else on the mission. He appointed Hinata to Anbu Captain.
"And you Naruto, you are now the Sage in Leaf Village." Sasuke said as Naruto quickly spoke.
"err about that... can I hold off that title for another 3 days?" Sasuke starred at the blonde. His anger slowly rose. Hinata saw this coming and slowly backed away. Sasuke silently got up from his seat.
"Sasuke look I-" Sasuke wasn't having it. He slammed Naruto up against the wall with one hand.
"WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU! Naruto I swear to god that if you don't become the sage in the next 3 days ill let the elders do what ever they want to you! Ive been saving your ass left and right because you don't knwo what the hell you want! They want to make use of the uzumaki clan but, you refuse to do anything at all! Yes i know it's your life to live but, stop lingering around your ninja career. If your going to do something for the village then do it. If not sit your ass down. we lose shinobi because you refuse to take those missions due to your rank. You're capable of so much more yet you limit yourself!" Sasuke dropped him. He turned towards Hinata shaking his head. Hinata was shocked at his reaction. Her eyes shifted between the hokage and Naruto unsure of how she was suppose to feel. Pity or justified.
"I .. I just want to do one more thing Sasuke... thats all. If this last thing do not work you got your sage!"
"And if it does work?" Sasuke rose a brow.
"Then ill be content with retiring." Naruto said silently. Hinata and Sasuke snapped their head in his direction. Did they really hear the number 1 unpredictable ninja say that? Hinata and Sasuke both had to know exactly what it was Naruto had to do. The blonde ninja got up and brush himself off. He glanced between the two of them. "May I leave now?" He asked. Sasuke grunted and Naruto walked out the door. Hinata starred at Sasuke. The uchiha walked back to his desk sitting back down.
"I know how you feel about him..." Hinata jumped slightly. blushing as her hands connected in a shy manner. The hokage said nothing more. He just nodded and went back to his paper work. Hinata ran out the door catching up to Naruto.
"N-Naruto... erm... do you want to get some lunch with me?" Hinata wanted to be around the boy. 'I actually wanted to work on this engagement... but I did promise Hinata that we would start to hang out.' Naruto eyed the girl. Hinata started to blush.
"well I suppose. We have to celebrate anyways. You're Anbu Captain now!" He smiled excitedly.
"Hai." She responded. She would make the most of this until he moved on in life.
I feel like part of me is in this chapter. One of my fears is never being able to find the one and have a kid with that person. I want to have a kid thats mine. well anyways tell me what you think! Review please!