Chapter 3: The Training Part II

Hinata's POV

It had been six months since I had started training with Bara-sensei. Six months since that mission that nearly took my life. Six months of intense training, broken bones, wounds and learning new jutsu; I could truthfully say that it has been the happiest six months of my life.

I no longer used the traditional Hyuuga fighting style. I still remember the day that Bara-sensei first had me change up my stance:

"You know Princess, your stance is absolutely pathetic." Bara-sensei told this to me while I was practicing my gentle fist on some trees. I looked back at her both saddened and astonished.

"You look so…uncomfortable. Come on, get back in the stance," I proceeded to get in my stance. Bara-sensei then side-swept my legs, which led me to a rather ungraceful fall.

"Bara-sensei, why um…why did you just do that?" I ask to my rather rash teacher.

"To prove a point. I didn't even use any chakra in that kick, yet you fell on your little candy ass. I know that this is your family style or whatever, but what use is tradition if your killed in battle, huh?"

I looked down and realized that she had a point, like usual. I had never been too great with the gentle fist. When Neji would use the stance, he always looked so strong and secure. It was as if no one could move him from his spot. However, when I would go in the stance, I looked as if I had just learned a new trick. For some reason, I just couldn't get it down. While I was thinking, Bara-sensei came behind me and grabbed onto my arms.

"Remember that day, when I first saw you in the forest. Your jutsu required to spin around, and you looked as strong as a lion with the grace of a dancer. Let me see if I can…there!"

Following this I looked at my new stance. My arms were now in close-fisted and wrist side up, similar to how they looked in my Gentle Fist: Twin Lion justu. My legs were now parallel from one another, in a strong stance. I felt very comfortable and sturdy in this new stance. Once again, Bara-sensei tried to side sweep my legs, however, I was able to spin behind her and grab a hold of her shoulder. I couldn't believe it—in these minute changes to my style, I was that faster and nimble.

"Wow, you were able to go from falling on your ass to getting on my back. I am good!" Bara-sensei followed this with another laugh.

You aren't good, Bara-sensei. You're great.

Following that stance, Bara-sensei proceeded to concentrate on my Bakugan and teaching me kenjutsu. As a nomadic ninja, Bara-sensei had spent her entire life studying the jutsu of possible enemies and teaching herself how to outsmart them. This collection of studies included a very large portion of Bakugan strategies. I learned how to cancel out the blind spot that is traditionally found on the Hyuuga's neck, and see all 360 degrees. I could also see up to 20 km in all directions, something that I didn't even know was possible. But the most impressive skill that Bara-sensei showed me was the ability to sense the next move that my enemy would make.

This was a forbidden jutsu, not only due to the great advantage it gave the user, but if used to often, it could lead to permanent blindness. For this reason, I used the jutsu as sparingly as possible; however, in a life or death situation it proves very useful.

Secondly, Bara-sensei had gone to Ten-ten's father (one of the most highly-regarded weapon creators in all the Shinobi villages) and had surprised me with my own sword. It was a beautiful, 65-cm long thin blade with a platinum colored hilt. While it seemed to be only a single entity, it actually was two twin swords in one. Bara-sensei named it Tsuyoi Yuri or Strong Lily. I couldn't have named it better myself.

I never saw myself as a swordsmen, however, I felt very comfortable in using Tsuyoi Yuri. Even Bara-sensei complimented me on my affinity for the weapon. During a mission with Bara-sensei and a few other Chuunin (I cannot remember their names), which was meant to be a C-ranked convoy mission, we were attacked by a group of rogue ninja. Bara-sensei decided to test my skill, and did not interfere with the battle. I was able to single-handedly defeat all of the ninja with nothing more then the sword and my eyes. It was the first day I had ever killed a human—I don't want to remember the guilt.

Since the second month of training with Bara-sensei, I have been undefeated in my sparring matches with Hanabi. Otousan seemed surprise at first, but he didn't say anything until I defeated Neji in a sparring. I still remember that day:

Neji nii-san and I had just gotten into our battle stances. Otousan had decided that due to my consistent defeats of Hanabi, he should pair me with Neji. Neji seemed surprise by my stance, as he had not seen any of my sparring matches with Hanabi. However, this did not last long, as he ran towards with his gentle fist and Bakugan activated.

I then activated my Bakugan and used my new stance to spin around and dodge all of his hits. I continued to spin around and dodge all of hits. I couldn't keep this up for long, since Neji nii-san's hits were faster and stronger then that of Hanabi.

I need to get a hit, but how?

He then proceeded to hit my left arm, which rendered it completely useless. At that moment, I realized that I had something that he lacked: no blind spot. I then proceeded to stop dodging and tricked him into thinking that he had the upper hand, but immediately I used a substitution jutsu to transfer to his blind spot. I then sent chakra to my fist and hit him right in his Achilles heel; he proceeded to fall down, knocked out. I looked around me and realized that a large crowd of Main branch members had surrounded us, and all of their mouths were agape, including Otousan's. I smiled at my victory—and left the room in order to make my training session with Bara-sensei.

For some strange reason, Otousan had asked that Bara-sensei and I meet him at the Hyuuga complex at his private office. The last time I was asked into his office, he had told me that I was disinherited. For this reason, I was beyond nervous as to what he wanted.

We knocked on the door, and he proceeded to allow us to come in.

"I am pleased that you two have come for this meeting. I just wanted to say that I have noticed a change in both Hinata's skill level and fighting style in the last few months since she began to train under you." He said with his stern eyes and voice. I was so excited! He basically is saying he is proud of me.

"I am beyond disappointed in you, Hinata. To change the traditional fighting style of the Hyuuga in order to fit your own standards: disgusting. I would rather have a weakling for a daughter then a selfish fool." He looked at me with that same disappointment in his eyes. I couldn't believe it. Six months of training and this is how I'm rewarded. At that moment I couldn't stop the tears from flowing from my eyes. My father still hated me—even after everything he still hated me.

"And to you," Otousan then turned to Bara-sensei. "What right do you have to teach her all of this?! To teach her all of these inferior jutsu- I have heard of you, Tsuyoi Bara. You are nothing more then a troublemaker who travels the world with no loyalty or drive. You are even more pathetic then my daughter, if that is possible." He proceeded to say to Bara-sensei.

Bara POV

I couldn't believe my ears. Once again, this arrogant son of a bitch did not fail to surprise me. I have never known any father, let alone any person, to be so cruel to a girl. He wanted her to be stronger, and now that she has achieved this, he is angry that she did so in her own way. I looked down at my crying student and decided I couldn't take this sitting down.

"Listen to me, you pompous asshole. I don't give a rat's ass that you're the leader of some stupid clan or whatever. No one speaks to me in that tone. Also, your daughter has the potential to become one of the most powerful kunoichi in the world, but you pride blinds you from seeing that. Now, your probably going to PMS about what I just said to you, but if you want to fight about this, I am more then ready. I would love to have the opportunity to kill someone like you." Following that last sentence, I raised my killer intent as high as possible.

The look in both his and Hinata's eyes were shocked. Hinata looked as if she was about to pass out, and the ass looked as if he was about to blow up. He proceeded to walk out of the office and bang the door. I then looked at my student with sad eyes.

"Come on sweetie, lets go out." She looked even more surprised by my kind words. It was then my turn to be surprised when she gave me the most beautiful smile, wiped away her tears and took my hand.

"You know what, Bara-sensei, even if Otou…Hiashi does not appreciate my strength, it won't stop me from getting stronger. I want to get more powerful for not only myself, but for you too. I will impress you, sensei." She then grabbed my harm, and with Olympian pride, we walked out of the building.

Hiashi POV

I couldn't believe what that woman had just said to me! But in truth, I was not angered by the words, but hurt due to there truth. I was beyond impressed by Hinata-sama's progress, however, the Elders were angered by the change in style. If the Elder's decided that Hinata-sama was becoming a liability, there was no telling what they would do.

Even if I had to break her heart, and destroy her emotions I will protect my daughter. However, there is something about that sensei of hers. I had never been spoken to anyone in that tone. That she was prepared to do that in order to protect Hinata somehow made me feel confident.

I will do all in my power to stop her changes in the traditional style; however, I will allow this woman to train her.

Hinata, keep yourself safe. And please, Bara, watch out for her.