CHAPTER 6
SORRY! THIS IS A REALLY, REALLY, REALLY, REALLY, REALLY, REALLY SHORT CHAPTER! I CANT SEEM TO MAKE IT ANY LONGER, but for you guys, I'll make sure to get the next chapter to you extra fast to make up for it… :)
** DEMON COUPLE **
** DEMON COUPLE **
Three days. That's how long it took to get back to Konoha. Sakura was whining the whole way, while Naruto was trying to concentrate. He thought through Kakashi's words, but he was clueless on what to do.
Sakura was getting annoyed. Naruto was being quiet. And it annoyed her. He wasn't answering any of her questions and wouldn't even glance in her direction. She yelled at him to get his attention at one stage during their trip home, but he just snapped at her and told her to shut up and that he had a lot on his mind. Which made her curious, but she stayed quiet, fuming and muttering to herself. Sakura was so glad when she walked through the Konoha gates, she was finally home, and could finally get away from the awkwardness. And it just got better when Naruto and Kakashi offered to report to Tsunade without her. So she just headed home, to have a shower, relax, and watch some TV.
** DEMON COUPLE **
Kakashi and Naruto ran towards the Hokage's office, without Sakura. Kakashi offered to report to Tsunade without her as she needed some rest. Well, that was his excuse; he really needed to talk to Tsunade about Hinata. Well, Naruto would do that, since Kakashi hadn't actually talked to the girl during their journey. But they needed to talk to Tsunade about her, nevertheless.
"Tsunade-Sama," Kakashi bowed respectfully, looking towards Naruto who wasn't really paying attention to his surroundings.
Tsunade was looking at Naruto oddly, he hadn't said one word since he entered her office, and he was absurdly quiet. "Naruto?" She asked, confusion saturating her tone.
He looked up, as if finally realising where he was, "Oh, hey Baa-chan." He said with a small smile.
Tsunade gave a look to Kakashi, asking the silent question. Kakashi sighed, "He's been like this for a while. I'll let him explain it."
Naruto let out a breath, "Okay. I'm fine. I just need to think."
"Hinata was in Suna." Kakashi explained, urging Naruto with his elbow to continue.
"Yeah, she was there, but only me, Kakashi… and probably the Sabato siblings (Gaara, Temari and Kankouro) knew it was her. She came to get Gaara back from the Akatsuki, and was shocked when she saw us there. We all left after Roki found Gaara's scent and followed it…" Naruto explained.
Kakashi spoke then, "After that I sensed a small usage of chakra, and looked back to see two shadow clones behind me where Hinata and Naruto where supposed to be." He said accusingly.
Naruto grinned sheepishly, "Ah, you noticed that eh? Well, me and Hinata went after them by ourselves while you guys took a detour."
"You did WHAT?" Tsunade growled, "They are after you too, baka! And her! What do you think you were doing going after them alone?" She yelled angrily.
Naruto seemed unaffected by her killing intent being aimed at himself, "We were fine. Hinata wouldn't be able to use all her power without a chance of being recognised, so we attacked them. We were doing well, when Hinata informed me that the rest of the group was coming, so we jumped into the trees, waiting to come out when no one noticed."
"Then we separated," Kakashi continued, "Naruto and Hinata stayed to take on Sasori, and Temari, Sakura and I went to go after Deidara."
"Well," Tsunade raised her eyes expectantly, "Did you get them?"
"Deidara escaped before we could even battle, but Naruto and Hinata killed Sasori." Kakashi informed.
"Thank you for your report. You may leave now." Tsunade said with a smile, waiting for them to leave her office.
"No, there's one more thing you should know." Kakashi said quickly, "Naruto, you really need to tell her of your decision."
Tsunade raised an eyebrow towards Naruto, "Decision? What decision?"
Naruto sighed, "Well, before we left, I talked to Hinata privately. And I tried to talk her into coming home, but she wouldn't. Then I offered to go with her, which she also said no. She's given me two weeks until I see her, to come up with a decision on whether to go with her, or stay here." He summarised quickly.
"Why would you want to go with her?" Tsunade asked confusedly.
Naruto blushed a little, "Uh, because I maybe, sort of, a little bit, could've fallen in love with her?"
Tsunade's eyes widened at that, and a wide grin spread across her face, "Well, what do you know? I can't believe you like her. She's been in love with you for years, and you were so dense. Someone would have to spell it out for you to get you to understand." She started, but Kakashi interrupted.
"That still wouldn't work – he probably couldn't spell." He chuckled.
Naruto just sighed, "Fine. If you're going to sit here offending me, I think I'll leave." He stood up, about to walk out the door when he heard Tsunade's voice.
"Just tell me when you come to a decision. I need to know. Okay?" She said gently, and after a nod from Naruto, he disappeared out the door.
** DEMON COUPLE **
Naruto sighed, breathing heavily and lying on his back, looking up at the sky. He had been training all day to get his mind off of his thoughts; he knew that his mind had been so filled up with thoughts about Hinata. Naruto had decided that if it was going to keep him up at night, he was going to make sure he's too busy to worry about it all day. He sighed, sitting up and grabbing his head, here he was thinking about her again. But he couldn't help himself.
He jumped up, and started walking home, annoyed with himself and his dumb brain that wouldn't stop thinking.
He had three days until he saw her again. Three days. And he didn't have a decision. Naruto was starting to really freak out, he was trying to think of every possible solution, but he was getting no-where. He stayed up late, often dozed off in the middle of conversations with people. He'd never though this much in his life!
I don't want to leave Konoha, and Hinata doesn't want me to be a missing nin, but Hinata isn't coming back to Konoha and I want to be with her. He remembered the fortune cookie, Some hard decisions you will have to make, but the true answer will be right in front of your eyes. Combine each of the paths you have decided to choose between and your answer will come.
Combine each of the paths…
Combine…
Naruto's eyes widened, coming to a sudden revelation. "I know what my decision is!" He yelled out in realisation and charged straight towards the Hokage's office for her assistance in his revelation.
** DEMON COUPLE **
Tsunade sighed after listening to Naruto's decision. She smiled slightly, she would've let him leave the village if he chose to. "Okay, get your team, it's time to leave for your trip. I also need to write up an extra mission for you, which starts as soon as you either rescue Sasuke, or he escapes. Who do you choose to be on your team for this mission?"
Naruto looked up to Tsunade, "The rest of Team 7. Then we will be together, even if it's only for a little while."
Tsunade smiled sadly, "Okay, I'll give them the mission details and you need to prepare for your journey."
Naruto looked up to her one more time before he left, "Can you not tell them of my decision until they get back?"
"Yes, now get packing."
** DEMON COUPLE **
"Okay, come on. Let's get Sasuke back." Kakashi said, voice full of authority, as Team 7 stood out the front of the village, just outside the village gates, early the next morning.
No-one questioned Naruto's rather large pack of luggage, as if he was staying for a year rather than a couple of days. But the team just guessed the pack he had was stacked full of ramen, and took no note of it. Because, truthfully, he had done it before.
"Hai!" Naruto and Sakura called at once, all darting off in the direction that Sasuke was said to be in two days.
** DEMON COUPLE **
** DEMON COUPLE **
SORRY! NARUTO AND HINATA STILL AREN'T TOGETHER! I PROMISE THEY'LL SEE EACH OTHER AGAIN IN THE NEXT CHAPTER… :) TAZ XX..