Thanks for the reviews everyone… I'm so exited that this story got 200 reviews already which in my case that's an accomplishment. Anyway this chappy takes part when Hinata and Naruto first meet after three years and a clone is fighting the squads. A little spoiler… you people are going to hate me for this… XD
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Chapter 11: Reasons
The Sharingan could see chakra so why couldn't he see her. Sasuke looked towards the obviously fighting clone with worry; one measly clone was beating two Jounins. The Uchiha looked wearily around for any sign of the real one attacking and catching them off guard and now the moment was more tense, since the one that could see in every direction had left to god knows where. Kakashi also looked weary since he couldn't even smell the Hyuuga girl thanks to the strong smell Naruto put-off in the area.
"This clone is beginning to piss me off" Sasuke whispered to himself as he watched the replica split Shino's bugs in half. "I'll kill it and then to find the real one" he added as he charged a Chidori in his hand and flickered to where his two comrades were standing.
"Sasuke… it's been a while and you're a Jounin already huh?" Naruto asked amusedly as he gazed at the forest green vest the Uchiha was wearing. "I thought you'd be Hokage by now though… with me out of the way" he added, his amused tone never once leaving but he's eyes were a steely blue.
"Nah… the seat it's reserved to that dobe that left a few years ago… you seen him clone?" Sasuke asked as he threw his Chidori-infused arm forward, the lightning extending and catching the blonde off guard. The Chidori-spear pierced Naruto in the middle of his chest and the blonde's eyes widened in surprise, however the one who was shocked the most was Sasuke, who was wondering how the clone was still alive.
"I didn't know your Chidori could do that" Naruto stated with a sincere smile "I'll tell you where I am… I'll be here in a few moments so please take a few minutes to breathe" The clone stated.
"Why don't you take this seriously Naruto!" Sasuke yelled at the nerve of the blonde, they were here to get him back and he still refused… it was like he was testing them.
"Oh Sasuke… I am taking this seriously" Naruto stated and in that moment he smiled and blew up, creating a huge explosion, with debris and dust flying everywhere. The shinobi who were only a few feet away from the clone were thrown back by the powerful pressure.
"H-He blew up" Kiba stated as he couldn't believe he lost to a clone "DAMN IT!!!" he yelled in frustration.
"Be grateful Kiba… if your attack had hit you wouldn't be here" Shino stated as he retreated back to where the rest were located.
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The two stared at each other for what it looked like an eternity. One set of pearly-lavender eyes looked at the figure in front with hope, happiness, worry and love. The other set of eyes were glaring softly at the person in front but not with hate… but the person was very angry and irritated by the sudden appearance. Naruto looked at the womanly figure of Hinata in a new light; it attracted him in a way that would have made that old pervert proud. He had to admit the girls, now women had grown and in more ways than one if the discussion she had with her teammates a while ago was anything to go by. How he loved that technique of his, it may leave a trail behind but by the time they figure it out it will be too late.
"Hinata… why are you here?" Naruto asked coldly to the almost petrified woman in front of him "It can't be for me to go back to that… hole" he added with a bit of amusement.
"I came to find you N-Naruto-kun" Hinata said as she cursed herself for stuttering at the end, she steeled herself at the sight of his cold eyes. "We all want you back… we know what you did in Iwa and we know you're not traveling alone" she added with a little more force.
"Good… what I did in Iwa was to prove myself to everyone and gain respect… just like always Hinata-chan" Naruto stated and almost smiled at the look of shock the girl sported. "That's what I always wanted you know, respect. But in that village respect is something you have to… kill for" he added mischievously.
"You're wrong Naruto… everyone in the village is down because you left, it's not the same without you" Hinata said trying to plead to the blonde "You were admired, you were respected… you were loved" she added the last part softly and in a low tune but the sharp ears of the blonde heard her anyway and he smiled.
"I know I was loved… by you Hinata-chan" Naruto stated with a grin as he saw the girl's shocked expression "Come on… you don't get to go with a pervert for three years and don't pick-up something" he added a bit exasperated "The reason I didn't say anything to you about your obvious affection was because I cared for you too much and didn't want you to get hurt… it's not every day I find out that someone loves me."
"S-Still you left… knowing that I would always love you and see you as Uzumaki Naruto and not some dumb fox" Hinata said, tears in her eyes "You left me… you left your friends… you left your dreams" she added, tears running down her cheeks.
"True… but I never left my friends since they never considered themselves my friends in the first place" Naruto stated coldly. "I was more than grateful when you came by my apartment that night… I considered them friends but when they heard the rumors and saw the truth they fled… I was suffering so much but no one cared" he added a bit fiercely. "I left the village but I never wanted to attack them… stooping to their level would be pathetic… I would only attack if provoked"
"We just want you to come back… we've done so much together…" Hinata was interrupted by a cold laughter that came from the one she loved, Naruto.
"WE? Hinata, you've separated yourself from those who supported you, you isolated yourself from your friends and family so that you could become strong… congratulation by the way by getting the title of Head Branch" Naruto said amusedly and a bit sarcastically "You got strong alright but if you loved me and followed my nindo than you would never turn your back on your friends… I hear not even Sasuke does that these days and that's saying something" he added.
"I-i-t's n-not l-like t-that" Hinata's stutter had returned full force, she couldn't believe that Naruto knew so much about her life, personal and professional. "They decided to not look for you anymore and…" she was interrupted again
"They decided correctly then Hinata… I was away from this world and it's connections for a year and a half" Naruto said calmly "But just because they didn't want to look for me you could've made stronger bonds with those who wanted to… instead you isolated yourself" he added thoughtfully as he glanced at the Hyuuga girl who was almost at her emotional limit.
"Let me take you back to the village Naruto-kun" Hinata said calmer than Naruto expected. Hinata suddenly shifted to the gentle-fist stance and glared at the blonde in front of her "I know your nindo… it's my nindo too and I promised that I would get you back… I never go back on my word" she added fiercely.
"That's a promise that you will have to break then" Naruto stated never losing his cool "I have more important matters that I must attend to and the Leaf village isn't in those matters" he added as he simply gazed at the Byakugan without even batting an eyelash.
"Then take me with you… I can help you and you and I can be happy" Hinata said almost begging the Jinchuuriki to take her with him. "I can be of help… I'm not a burden anymore."
"You were never a burden Hinata-chan" Naruto stated kindly and smiled softly at the girl "But you have bonds to mend in the village, you left your friends for me… a rouge… your friends suffered because of what you did and you owe them an apology" he added with a grin.
"They got what they deserve when they left you… abandoned you" Hinata argued back and felt something by her ear… hot breath that made her weak on her knees.
"You understand me a little too much Hinata-chan... but you're weak" Naruto whispered to her ear and he pressed his index finger on her neck, instantly knocking her out "You maybe the clan head now Hinata… but the stuff I'm about to do is way out of your league… and I don't want you to get hurt" he added with a small smile as he picked her up from the ground "Although I just psychologically hurt her… but it's better this way… I hope" he thought with misery.
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The Konoha platoon was getting impatient, they all knew that Hinata was at the same place Naruto was but the strong smell he let out in the area was intoxicating by the Inuzuka's description. Kiba could smell her and he could tell she was pretty far away and could smell Naruto as well but since he got hurt by the clone gashing his rib-cage and leg he was to stay put. Shino sent a horde of bugs to the direction Kiba mentioned and they came back a few minutes later with… interesting news. Turning to his two leaders he motioned them to listen.
"It seems that Naruto is coming… with Hinata" Shino spoke in his usual monotone voice as he gazed at a particular direction "He's coming at a very fast pace too" he added and all of them nodded as they felt the huge chakra signature that came their way.
The group waited with growing anxiety as the huge chakra signature came closer to their spot. Kakashi glance at his sides to see his two most powerful fighters shifting nervously and he realized that he too was nervous at the incoming encounter. Sasuke was nervous but more excited than the latter since he would finally fight the one he always wanted… the one who always found a way to overcome him. Yamato on the other hand was nervous for various reasons, he didn't have that much of a chakra reserve, he's jutsu were mostly for defense and he wouldn't be sure if the Jinchuuriki would use the Kyuubi which is the only thing he can handle… and not very well at that. Sakura was nervous about the encounter, sure the primal nervousness past thanks to the clone but this was the real one… and it could fight more efficiently. The two members of team 8 awaited the blonde's arrival anxiously as if one clone could beat them all, the real one would simply destroy them in seconds.
They suddenly tensed as a huge cloud of smoke exploded a few meters in front of them… the result of a Shunshin technique. The huge chakra signature was there and accompanying him was a smaller signature and it seemed familiar to them… confirming Hinata going to see Naruto. The smoke cleared and revealed a very strange yet dangerous picture… Naruto stood there glaring coldly at the platoon while he grabbed Hinata who was unconscious under his arm. Everyone stared with shocked eyes at the tall blonde holding the Hyuuga princess, whose limp form caused various emotions to erupt from the Konoha shinobi. For while some stayed calm and impassive others glared or verbally insulted the blonde who, in return, just smirked.
"This isn't what it looks like… it's much worse" Naruto stated calmly as he enjoyed the rage the remaining members of Team 8 displayed "She may be the Head of the clan… but she didn't stood a chance against me, just like the rest of her teammates" he added amusedly.
"I'LL KILL YOU!!!" Kiba roared as he tried to stand up but two hands held him down. Shino held the Inuzuka's shoulder while Kakashi held the other, Shino looked impassive and almost twitchy at the news but the masked Jounin looked calm as if he already knew what happened.
"Why?" Naruto asked with mild curiosity "Why do you want to kill me… I mean she's not a friend of yours according to her standards" he added with a cold smile. He glanced at the group and saw many shocked expressions but all didn't denied what he said and his smile got wider but one kept somber and expressionless… Sasuke.
"Dobe… let her go so we can fight… it's obvious you're not coming peacefully" Sasuke said calmly as if he was dealing with an object "She couldn't stand a chance against you because she loves you… but I don't" he added with a smirk and got slightly bigger as he saw Naruto smile as well.
"Hahaha… you're right" Naruto said and disappeared, not even the Sharingan could keep track of him "Hero you go… I hope we can begin our fight right away … the Tsuchikage was weak" he added as he appeared behind them all and softly put down the Hyuuga princess and disappeared again only to reappeared a few meters away… apparently ready to fight.
The Konoha platoon was in shock, never in their lives had they seen someone move like that, not even Gai or Lee could move like that and here it was the dobe, the outcast, moving so fast not even the all mighty Sharingan could track him. Sasuke, taking the initiative, drew his Kusanagi and got ready while glaring at the blonde with his two crimson red eyes.
"Remember the plan Sasuke" Kakashi said to the genius as he watched him flicker. "I hope we can stop him… if he uses Sage Mode we're goners" he thought as he nodded to Yamato.
Sasuke dashed to meet the blonde in combat and charged his sword with lightning chakra. Naruto saw the events folding and smiled as he knew Sasuke would be the first to fight since he was always the one eager to prove himself, the blonde dashed to meet with his long-time rival but he dodged the sword that was jabbed his way. Naruto created a wind blade on his hand and clashed it with the Chidori charged sword, pushing it away and making an opening so that he would kick the Uchiha in the ribs but the kick was blocked by the man's forearm. Sasuke was ecstatic, the dobe was making things interesting and he was going to make them even more, shifting his body to his right he let the blocked kick slip and he took that chance to thrust his sword forward… to the blonde's chest. Naruto was getting pumped as he was finally going to fight the man before him and suddenly he saw a sword coming his way, grabbing it with his both chakra-infused hands, stopping it dead in its tracks.
"It seems you and I are going to go at this all day" Naruto said as he stared lazily at the Sharingan user but felt something out of place, glancing quickly to the group he saw that they were missing two shinobi and suddenly hell broke loose. Kakashi appeared out of nowhere and made some seals "Chakra suppressor seal" he said as he tagged the blonde with a piece of paper in the forehead. Naruto began to laugh but he widened his eyes as he felt something wrapping him around his body. Realizing he couldn't move right he glanced around and saw wood surrounding him in forms of dragons, he glared at the man that held a hand-sign behind Sasuke.
"Yamato… you know that I won't use Kyuubi so your jutsu is pointless" Naruto said rather calmly.
"This is just in case Naruto" Yamato said as he kept holding the seal while Kakashi kept tagging various parts of the blonde's body with suppressor seals. "You may pull the fox's chakra even with those seals so we aren't taking any chances" he explained while Sasuke looked annoyed.
"You two interrupted our fight" Sasuke stated coldly yet simply, like it was a sin.
"Our mission was to capture him… he's captured, we didn't came here to fight a full scale fight" Kakashi explained to his student as he looked at the blonde who had his eyes closed and a calm expression on his face "Naruto sorry to do so much, but seeing as your chakra capacity is larger than a normal shinobis… well, you understand" he added with his eye forming an U shape.
"Don't worry sensei I understand… Sasuke you and I are going to fight… now" Naruto said calmly as he opened his eyes which had red markings around them "AARRGGHH!" the blonde yelled as the seals got pushed away and the wood cracked and suddenly an explosion of chakra pushed the three Jounins backwards. "Hahaha you think that by rendering me immobile you would win? I wasn't able to move so I decided to gather natural energy… your seals can't absorb so much chakra without breaking" he said explaining to the three shocked Jounins.
"Shit!... the plan failed" Kakashi thought in panic as he tried to come up with a plan out of the blue but he saw Sasuke getting up. "No… if they fight we might all be in danger and it seems that Naruto brought up Sage Mode as well"
"You got lucky dobe" Sasuke said as he charged a Chidori throughout his whole body and charged Naruto, who simply smirked before blowing a gust of wind from his palm sending the Uchiha backwards.
"Since I know I'll be able to beat you easily with this… I'll use a few jutsu so that it can go away and in the mean time… test your defenses." Naruto said amusedly as he jumped backwards, created two clones who started making seals "Fire style: Searing Pain" one of the clones yelled and a small fireball was shot but as it touched the ground it erupted into a giant firestorm, spreading to the Konoha shinobis location. "Wind style: Pressure Damage" the other clone yelled crating a huge blast of wind that collided with the fire making it so much more powerful.
"Water style: Water Barricade" three voices said at once crating a giant wall of water that barely stopped the immense fire/wind combined attack. Sasuke, Kakashi and Yamato stood there panting and slightly dry after using a large amount of chakra to use another huge amount of the body's water source.
"Lightning style: Piercing Darkness" the real Naruto yelled and a huge bolt of lightning formed into a giant spear and suddenly split into three, attacking each shinobi. Kakashi, seeing the danger, created a Raikiri in each of his hands and stood right in front of two of the three spears. A huge flash of light and Kakashi was absorbing the lightning spears via his Raikiri's before he saw the other spear too late to dodge, however it never connected. Sasuke stood there with his own Chidori absorbing the spear and making his own attack more powerful and suddenly the two Sharingan users sprang forward… deciding on ending the fight now. Naruto saw this and decided to make it more interesting, dashing to meet them both he closed in and when they were at two feet away he started to spin "Wind style: Rotation" and pushed them away.
"What the hell?" Kakashi asked shocked. "A Hyuuga technique but with wind chakra… how is that even possible?" he just couldn't believe that one of the most powerful moves in the library of the most powerful clan in Konoha was being used by Naruto.
"You like it… the name is not very original but it is fitting" Naruto said grinning like everyone present remembered. "The Hyuuga's will just have to deal with it" he added nodding to himself "Now that Sage Mode is done how about we take this a bit seriously."
"Full of surprises, huh dobe?" Sasuke asked teasingly and he started to make hand-signs but when he finished he realized he couldn't move his arm.
"Ox, Rabbit, Monkey… the Chidori" Naruto said calmly as he held Sasuke's arm firmly. Everyone inside and outside the battle couldn't believe the sheer speed and power the new Naruto possessed.
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"You are weak…You owe them an apology" Naruto's voice rang in her head, circling around her, never stopping. Suddenly the whisper he gave her before going unconscious "I've liked you since the failed mission to search for Sasuke, Hinata, I'm doing this to protect you since you can be a bit foolish sometimes" he finished with a chuckle and she knew no more.
"Naruto-kun… why?" Hinata mumbled in her sleep, Sakura who was on her side looked worriedly at her before shifting her gaze once again on the fight.
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Near the battle
A tall figure watched the few but strong explosions and dust clouds at the distance, approximately a mile and a half away. A smirk suddenly sprang on the persons face as if deciding on a plan; the figure suddenly jumped to the trees and went in the direction of the battle at incredible speeds.
"Yo Eight-o… the chakra signature is off the charts, do you think this is the last one?" the person said and to an outsider he may seemed crazy as no one was at his side "Right… anyway I'm checking since I would need help fighting those bastards of Akatsuki" he said as if he got the answer.
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Don't hate me please!!!!! I know it was short chapter but I wanted to start on the fight and get the Hinata business done with. Don't worry she'll get up in the next chapter and how do you like the end??? Kirabi is coming baby YEAH!!!! Hinata and Naruto will come closer the next few chapters as in a bit romantically. Hope you like the chapter… REVIEW!!!!
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