"Kakashi, you wanted to see me about something?" Tsunade asked. She sat at her desk with her arms propped up looking bored as usual.
"Yes Lord Hokage. I need…I have a favor to ask of you."
"Go on."
"I want Hinata Hyuuga to join my team. I want to train her myself." Tsunade just stared at him curiously, raising an eyebrow out of concern.
"Uh…well, I don't…see how this…could be a problem for me," she replied slowly. "However, don't you think it would be an issue not to mention an injustice to her teammates?"
"Uh…honestly? No."
"Oh really?"
"Well, as you know 5th, I usually keep to myself. When I am alone reading my novels…"
"Novels you call them?"
"Uh…Master Jariaya's great works, I see and hear things most people normally wouldn't on a day to day basis. Today was just like any other day. I watched two of my own pupils get in a fight…"
"Naruto and Sasuke?" Tsunade asked quickly. She had sat up straight now giving Kakashi her undivided attention. It was never a good sign when Naruto and Sasuke were at odds.
"No…Sakura and Naruto."
"Oh," she said her voice full of relief. "I see. Please continue."
"I'm sure you can deduce what it was about."
"Yes," she sighed. "A date. Naruto wanted a date."
"And you know Sakura's answer."
"She said no."
"Right again. Anyway Hinata usually runs out and helps Naruto after he gets hurt by bandaging him up and things of that sort."
"How does she…? Is she still stalking that poor boy?" she asked incredulously.
"Uh, can I finish?"
"Oh…yeah…continue."
"Like clockwork, she rushed to Naruto's aid. He thanked her like he always does but then instead of her sitting next to a tree to read a book like she's been doing in the past, she dropped to her knees and started to cry."
"Um…ok…so what exactly is your point? How does this relate to her teammates?"
"I watch them like I watch my own pupils. They completely ignore Hinata just like Naruto and if she is on my team it won't be that way."
"How you figure?"
"Well…I have plans."
"Why do I get the feeling that there is more to this story than you're letting on?" Tsunade scratched her head and closed her eyes to think. What harm could it do really, if Hinata joined Kakashi's team? Hell, Kakashi was one of the best in the village and he had one of the best teams overall…well…sortof. Naruto is an idiot. Sasuke is a hot head and Sakura is a vanity hawk. Hinata would be the odd person on the squad but at the same time she would fit right in.
"So you want the girl to join the team so that you can train her? In a nut shell, it would be a type of confidence training in order to make her forget about Naruto, am I correct?"
"Uh…something like that."
"I don't buy that at all Kakashi but after giving it some thought I'll grant your request but on these terms. First off, I need more training time with Sakura. Secondly, I think she should take Hinata's place and join Shino and Kiba. It will be weird at first but it will help her get her head out of the clouds and focus on someone other than that damn Sasuke."
"Fine. As you wish. You know, she's not going to be happy about this."
"I know…which is why you're the one who's breaking the news to her and don't you dare send her to me upset or else. Got it?"
"Yeah yeah," he chuckled before disappearing to find Hinata.
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Hinata stood to her feet and started wandering deeper into the forest. She wasn't in the mood to face anyone right now, especially Naruto. It would only be too obvious what had happened and she did not wish for him to see her all angry and filled with mixed emotions. Hinata was about to stop and start practicing some jutsu when loud poof from behind made her jump behind the tree.
"It's alright Lady Hinata. It's just me Kakashi." She peered around the tree slowly to see Kakashi smiling down at her.
"Oh…um…Kakashi sensei…I…what are you…?"
"I came to see you actually," he said softly. The confused look on Hinata's face only made him chuckle. Such innocence…"I came to see you to tell you some news."
"News?"
"Yes, there has been a change in the team lineups and you are now part of my squad."
"Huh? Wha…wha…No…that can't be…" she stammered.
"Your father will be notified by the 5th in a few about the change up. I think it will be good for you. Besides, I bet you'll do great. Sasuke and Naruto need something new to fawn over besides Sakura." The horrified look on Hinata's face only made Kakashi sigh. "I was joking Hinata. Anyway, I will see you first thing in the morning at the training grounds. Do try not to be late alright?"
"I…but Kakashi sensei sir…you don't understand. I can't be on the same…" Her voice trailed off and her throat knotted up. She couldn't be on the same team with the man she just gave up on. She was still n love with him and yet she was now being forced to work with him?
"I know…I mean…between you and me, I know how you feel about Naruto but it's going to be alright. I would not have pushed for this so hard if I thought things would go bad for you," he replied reassuringly. "If anything, you'll always have me to back you up so don't worry okay princess?" She looked up at him and nodded tearfully. "Ok. So we'll see you tomorrow right?"
"Yes…yes sir." He smiled before poofing away leaving Hinata alone once again to be miserable. This new line-up…Everything was about to change and Hinata wondered whether or not she would be able to keep it together. She hoped so for her sake and Narutos'.
AN: Chapters are shorter than I thought they would be but I hope you are still enjoying them. I know there's only been two chapters so far but hey it will get better over time. I have way too many fics going on right now. I really need to quit. Anyway tell me what you think. Review. Flame. Whatever. Love you lots.