Summary: A series of violent rapes and murders targeting long, dark haired, young women have caught the attention of the Hokage. Her plan? Use a qualified, long, dark haired kunoichi as bait. The only one that fits the criteria? Hinata. NaruHina.

Warning: Rated M. Contains violence, rape, cursing, sex and murder.

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or anything associated with it. That belongs to Masashi Kishimoto. (However I believe I have a claim to the idea I wrote about).

White Kunai

Chapter 5- Liar

Hinata shivered in the cold. She had a fluffy scarf wrapped around her neck and was wearing a cozy beanie on top of her flowing hair. Her hands were stuffed in the form-fitting pea coat Ino and herself purchased for this mission in particular. She was dressed warmly, but her figure was still discernible and she was outfitted in a way so that she wouldn't appear to look as though she was screaming, I'm disguised as a whore! Come get me White Kunai Killer!

Hinata nudged the snow that lay on the ground with the tip of her boot. How long have I been out here? Hinata asked her teammates in her mind.

An hour maybe? Naruto responded.

Feels like more.

Sorry Hinata, Ino's voice echoed. Just a few more hours.

Hinata sighed, mist forming where her hot breath came in contact with the frigid air. It would be easier if it weren't so cold. Thoughts of all those dead women came to mind. But I can do it.

We know you can, she heard Naruto think.

She knew Naruto was nearby, far enough that she couldn't sense him, especially since they had to suppress their chakra but close enough that he should be able to help if worse came to worse. It made her feel safe. Safe as being bait could feel.

Hinata continued trudging through the snow, leaving a trail of footprints behind her. It was dark now. They decided to put her out on the streets once the sun set and that was about an hour ago. The streets were already empty. They were pretty desolate when they first entered the town but now the roads looked completely deserted. Everyone must be really scared, Hinata thought to herself. Six months of terror from a faceless killer. She shivered in the cold. In a way the Hyuga really wanted the pedophile to come by so she could kick his ass and go back to the warm, hotel room and sip a cup of tea. Tea. Chai. She blushed at the thought.

Sorry, what was that Hinata? Ino asked.

Hinata squeaked and covered her mouth. She was pressing the seal on her palm and didn't realize she projected that thought. She wondered if Naruto got it too.

Don't worry about it, Ino. Naruto said.

Hinata blushed. She shook her head. No time to get distracted. She had a job to do.

She didn't have a particular destination she was heading to. She was just walking around the village on the off chance that the killer would target her on their first try. Maybe we'll get lucky, she contemplated to herself. Hinata frowned. Well it wouldn't be lucky per se but I'll be happy if all goes well and I don't have to do this every other night. She wiggled her fingers and toes. Her ears and nose were already numb and she felt her fingers freezing too. This wouldn't be good in an outright brawl.

She walked on for a while and sighed. No one is going to come and get me, she thought aloud to her friends.

Whadya mean? Naruto asked.

I mean…who would…she trailed off.

Hinata?

Nevermind, sorry.

Hinata talk to me, Naruto almost pleaded. He meant more in that sentence. Talk to him about why she practically ignored him on their way here. Talk to him about why she avoided his gaze. Talk to him about last night. Talk to him about everything. Did he do something wrong?

Hinata felt Naruto and Ino in her mind but sensed Ino fading into the background. The lover of gossip was allowing them some privacy. I mean…Hinata continued, targeting her thoughts to only Naruto now. I mean who would actually want to come and get me?

Hinata, I'm not sure what you're trying to say, she heard Naruto's confused voice echo in her mind and shivered. Somehow this made her feel closer to him.

If the killer saw me, why would he stop to take ME? Why would he choose me? Other than the fact that I have long and dark hair…

Because you're beautiful.

Her heart thudded in her chest. Naruto-kun…

Hinata, it's true. She heard him chuckle in her mind. You're a heartthrob. The kunoichi blushed. You shouldn't look down on yourself so much. Man, I wish this killer, rapist, pervert guy wouldn't come to you but I doubt he could resist you. I barely can, Naruto thought to himself.

Hinata let out a weak laugh. I'm not sure that's a compliment.

She heard the blonde laugh in her mind. I'm not sure either but…Hinata be confident in yourself. You have a lot to be confident about.

Hinata blushed. Naruto-kun…thank you. She continued walking for some time and felt Ino resurface in her mind. Hinata wasn't sure if Naruto sensed her absence but she appreciated what the other woman did. She directed her thoughts just to her this time. Ino-san?

Yea?

Thank you.

Of course, Hinata.

Hinata stopped walking and screwed up her face in concentration. She opened her mouth slightly and her eyes fluttered shut. She sneezed.

"Bless you," a deep, smooth, voice came from behind her.

She turned quickly and saw a young man walking towards her. He appeared to be a couple heads taller than her, had tousled brown hair and dark, brown, engaging eyes. Hinata couldn't help thinking his voice was…alluring. His nose was red from the biting wind but he donned a small smile. He was dressed in all black except for a dark blue scarf.

"Thank you," Hinata said politely. Images of this man projected to the two ninjas stationed nearby.

Who the hell is that? Naruto asked sharply.

He's kind of cute, Ino said.

Hinata could sense Naruto's grumble. She bit back a laugh. Is he jealous? She thought, feeling oddly happy as she considered that.

"Sorry, did I say something funny?" the man asked flashing his white teeth, standing in front of Hinata. He was close; she could see freckles sprinkling his cheeks. "If it was thanks to me that you're smiling like that I'd feel very accomplished."

"Oh," Hinata uttered, at a loss for words. No, it was Naruto who made me smile. She felt flustered and she didn't know why. "I-I just thought of something funny."

She heard Ino laughing. He's flirting with you! Flirt with him Hinata!

No, don't! Naruto argued.

"Oh really?" The man asked. "Is it a joke? Can I hear it?"

What? Hinata asked overwhelmed. "What?" this time she said it out loud to the stranger in front of her.

Flirt with him, Ino repeated. Who knows if he's the killer and if he is well good for us. We found him on the first try and if he isn't...good for you Hinata, 'cause he's cute!

Hinata blushed and she saw images of a frustrated Naruto cross her mind. He is kind of charming…Hinata thought.

What? She heard Naruto exclaim.

The man smiled. "What's your name?"

"Hin-" Hinata started to say when she heard Naruto hiss, Fake name, in her mind. "Hin-Hn-hmm…" Hinata winced.

Smooth, Ino said, laughing.

"Sorry what was that?" the brown haired man asked, smiling slyly.

"My name's Ino," Hinata said.

HINATA! Ino exclaimed and Hinata couldn't help but smile.

"Well…Ino," the man said, "My name's 'Imsingle.'"

Hinata don't! Naruto said too late.

"Nice you meet you, 'Imsingle,'" Hinata said bowing slightly.

"Oh you are, are you?" the man asked with a grin.

Hinata looked at him, puzzled, but he just laughed. Then it hit her and she blushed. "Oh, I should have caught that!" Hinata said with a light laugh.

"I'm single." Ino laughed. Nice one.

That was a terrible joke, Naruto mumbled.

Oh, shut up, you're just jealous, Ino said cheerfully, enjoying 'listening' in on Hinata's conversation.

Hinata ignored them, still embarrassed about the whole situation. "Can we start over?"

The man laughed and nodded. "Of course." He held out his hand. "My name is…Uso," he said.

Hinata took his hand; he had a firm grip she noticed. She didn't trust him but she couldn't have him knowing that. "My name is Ino," she reaffirmed.

"Nice to meet you Ino," he said. Hinata was sure he knew she was lying. "What a beautiful name." Hinata heard Ino squeal loudly in her mind and it took all her willpower not to flinch. "Beautiful name for a beautiful girl."

Hinata blushed and she heard Naruto groan and Ino scream some more. He was just so…charming but him being at such a close proximity to her made her uncomfortable. She didn't know this man and he gave off an aura that just made her shiver. She wanted to run but she held her ground. The White Kunai Killer was said to wear all white but their weren't many reliable witnesses to that testament so who knew? Maybe this could be him? Maybe we did get lucky and can finish this mission on one go.

Maybe it's him, Naruto thought. Hinata smiled knowing that they were on board the same train of thought. Maybe I should get closer to Hinata just in case.

Calm down Naruto, Ino jutted in, suddenly serious. We don't know that yet and we can't compromise Hinata's identity. Remember. We lay low until we're absolutely certain that it's THE White Kunai Killer. Suddenly her tone changed to cheerful again. Hinata can handle this. I'm sure Hinata will be happy to handle this.

Hinata heard Naruto growl and her stomach did flips.

"Hey?" the man going by Uso waved his hand in front of her face. "You kinda spaced out on me there. You all right? Cold getting to you?"

Hinata apologized. "I'm fine thank you. It is a bit chilly though. I've been out here for a while."

"Haven't you heard about the killer on the loose? Why're you out here all by your lonesome?" Hinata stiffened and the man noticed. "Oh, don't be scared of me, I won't hurt you."

Hinata let out a weak chuckle. "I'm sure all killers would say that."

Uso laughed. "I promise you, I'm not him."

His teeth are so perfect, Hinata thought.

Hinata…focus…Naruto grumbled, not at all happy with the events taking place.

Hinata send me another image of him! Ino fawned. Hinata complied and Ino gushed over his freckles and messy hair and apparently overall flawless complexion.

Ino, you're giving me a headache! Naruto complained.

"Hey Ino," Uso said to Hinata. "You're doing it again. Spacing out."

"Oh, I'm sorry," Hinata let out a flirtatious giggle, surprising the other two hidden ninjas and surprising herself too. "Sometimes it's like I have people talking in my head, you know?"

Uso smiled, moistening his lips. "Sure. But anyway, why are you out here by yourself? There's a rapist on the loose and a pretty, little thing like you shouldn't be out on the streets."

Hinata crinkled her eyebrows slightly, not liking his tone. "It's sweet of you for considering my wellbeing but I'll be fine," Hinata said, her body language indicating she was about to go.

"I can walk you to your destination," Uso said. "I'd feel bad if I learned something bad happened to you when I could have done something to help it."

Damn, he sure knows how to sweet-talk a girl, Ino exclaimed.

I know. Hinata couldn't help but agree.

He sickens me, Naruto's thought went unnoticed by the other two.

Oh man, Hinata, let's switch spots. I'd let him ravage me for sure, Ino said dreamily.

I think I'm going to puke, Naruto groaned. I'm pulling my hair out over here!

"Thank you for the offer, Uso," Hinata said sweetly. "But I believe I can take care of myself."

Uso frowned and shrugged. "Sure. You were heading down this path though, right?" Hinata nodded slowly. "Well we might as well walk together until we have to split, right?"

"I-I guess so."

He smiled at her. "Ino, there really is no need to be afraid of me," he said, sounding genuine.

"Why would I be afraid of you?" Hinata could think of several reasons. He was way too charming for it to be normal. There was a serial killer on the loose. He could be the pedophile. He could be a pedophile. Her mind trailed off to all the things he could be but she couldn't help but think that he really was actually sweet. "Thank you, Uso, really."

Aw, Hinata, I think you like him, Ino gushed.

I do not!

You do, Ino said in a singsong voice.

She does not! Naruto rumbled. Ino just laughed, loving to instigate.

The pair walked in silence for a little while as snow drifted lazily from the sky. Hinata felt his shoulder brush against hers and felt a thought project to the others when she didn't mean to. We're walking like a couple. She grit her teeth and unclenched the hand with the tag, waiting for Naruto's outburst.

You two are not are couple! Naruto exclaimed, sounding outraged, right on cue.

Hinata was about to apologize for the insinuation when Uso's voice called her back to reality.

"Why isn't your boyfriend walking you around with such a dangerous guy on the loose?" Uso questioned.

Hinata hesitated, a picture of Naruto flashing through her mind. Boyfriend?

Uso waved his hand in front of her face. "Hey, Ino? Spacing out again."

"Oh, sorry," Hinata mumbled. "What did you want to know?"

Uso smiled. "Let me cut to the chase," he said, stuffing his hands in his pocket and looking at her from the corner of his eyes as they walked. "You have a boyfriend?"

Say yes! Naruto hissed.

I-I-Hinata reprimanded herself. I'm stuttering in my mind too?

Hinata, Naruto said sharply, Say yes!

"Yes," Hinata said obediently.

"Sorry, yes to what?" Uso asked with a grin. "You did that spacing out thing again. I'm curious as to whether you really meant that answer or if you're just shooting me down nicely."

Hinata heard Ino laugh. As if any single, straight, girl would shoot you down, Uso. For some reason Hinata parroted what Ino said too.

"As if any single, straight girl would shoot you down, Uso," Hinata said, her eyes slowly widening and her hand covered her mouth when she realized what she uttered.

WHAT? She heard Naruto in her head.

I don't know why I said that! Hinata exclaimed. It just…slipped.

Uso let out a loud, deep laugh. "Oh, guess I lost my chance with you, eh, Ino? Snooze, you lose."

Hinata gave him a half-hearted smile, shrugging.

"Who's the lucky guy?" Uso questioned.

Uso, she heard Ino moan.

"Uso," Hinata repeated. "Oh! No, that's not what I meant to say."

Hinata, what the hell? Naruto said brazenly, clearly upset.

It's not me! Hinata protested. It's Ino! Her mental abilities are strong; they're overlapping with mine. I just-I-I'm sorry.

"Me, eh?" Uso questioned winking at her. Hinata heard Naruto growl in her mind.

"No, I-I" Hinata stuttered. "I don't know why I said that." She felt her cheeks redden and not from the weather.

"I think I know why you said it," Uso said, stopping in front of her.

Too close, Hinata thought.

That's it, Naruto hissed. I'm going to beat that guys ass.

Naruto, no! Ino exclaimed. Wait! We don't know if it's him!

Uso placed a hand on her shoulder before she could try and back up. "I think you're tired of your old boyfriend."

Can I kill him now please? Naruto asked, emotionlessly.

"Oh no, it's not that," Hinata insisted. "My boyfriend's very nice."

"But if you didn't have one, you'd consider me?"

Hinata… she heard Naruto groan.

"I-I-"

"You seem nervous," Uso said softly, stepping closer.

"Please let go of me," Hinata said stiffly.

Hinata, kick him in the balls, Naruto said mercilessly.

Naruto…she heard Ino mumble. She could practically feel Ino rolling her eyes.

Is this a good enough hint? Naruto asked roughly. Can I go help her? I just want to punch this guy.

No, Ino stated. Naruto, Hinata can handle herself perfectly fine with this Uso guy. He doesn't come off as the White Kunai Killer to me for some reason.

Naruto groaned. Well maybe he decided not to wear white today! Hinata kick him in the balls!

Hinata ignored the conversation in her head and removed Uso's hand from her shoulder and took a step back.

Uso looked angry for a fleeting second but then he looked at her apologetically. "Sorry, did I make you upset?" Hinata remained silent. "I just don't believe that you have a boyfriend," he said harshly.

Hinata felt hurt emotionally by that comment. "Why? Do I look like someone boys would not want to date?" she asked stiffly. She remembered what Naruto had said just minutes before Uso came along: Because you're beautiful.

Uso looked at her in confusion. "What? No. Any straight guy would want to fuc-date you," Uso said, coughing. "It's just when you replied it seemed forced."

Suddenly Naruto's presence in her mind seemed much stronger than before. What did he say? Naruto exclaimed in her mind. Did he say fuck? Oh, I'm so going to kill him! That sweet-talking, manipulative, perverted, bastard!

"I think I'm going to go now," Hinata said in a strained voice.

"Hey, no, wait," Uso said, grabbing her wrist as she turned.

He better let go of her, Naruto growled.

"Let go," Hinata said uncharacteristically cold. "Please," she added as an afterthought.

"Sorry Ino," Uso said, still holding on to her wrist, though softer now. "I didn't mean that. I just wanted…I just had a bad break up and was looking for someone to distract me."

You are not a rebound girl, Ino hissed in her mind.

"I'm not a rebound girl," Hinata echoed.

"I'll pay."

"What?" Hinata asked, eyes widening.

WHAT? Naruto and Ino yelled at the same time. Hinata cringed.

"I'm not-I'm not a-" Hinata stuttered. Prostitute, Ino whispered. "I'm not a prostitute," Hinata said snatching her wrist back. She turned and walked a few steps away when Uso called out.

"Well why're you walking around alone then?"

What a dick! Ino said, shocked.

"Because I simply wanted to walk," Hinata stated frostily. The uncomfortable feeling she felt around him in the beginning began to creep back up.

"Oh come on," Uso said, walking quickly to keep up with her. "You were flirting with me."

"Stay away from me," Hinata said in a warning tone.

Uso laughed harshly. "Oh please, what would a weak, little girl like you do to me?"

Hinata felt Naruto's anger flare up in her mind and heard Ino curse the brown haired man out. "I can do a lot to protect myself," Hinata stated vaguely. "I'd advise you not to try and find out."

Uso seemed to contemplate what she was saying but still continued to follow her. Hinata turned down the road, her feet sinking into the snow with each step. She huffed and wiped snow out of her eyes, which picked up recently. The wind blew the snowflakes down harder and faster.

"How about just one little kiss?" she heard Uso ask.

Can I go to Hinata now? Naruto asked, his voice surprisingly calm.

Hinata whipped around and looked at him in utter confusion. "What is wrong with you? Why do you treat women as pieces of meat?"

Uso looked at her in surprise. "That's a pretty broad statement."

Hinata felt so unlike herself as she said the things she did. "You repel me."

"Just one kiss."

He's so desperate! Ino exclaimed.

He's so dead. Naruto stated.

He's so weird… Hinata thought.

Uso started walking towards her again and Hinata backed up a few steps. Her instincts screamed at her to run. "Get away from me. I'll scream."

"Oh please," Uso said with a dark chuckle. "No one's going to leave their homes now. Not while there's a killer on the loose. No, no one would put their life on the line for some stranger," Hinata narrowed her eyes. "Oh don't worry, I'm not that rapist."

"I don't trust you."

Uso shrugged. "Don't then, it's true though. Just give me one kiss and I promise I'll let you go unharmed."

"And if I refuse?"

"I can't promise your safety."

"Safety from you?"

"Safety from the killer."

"How would you help me if he came along?" Hinata asked, still retreating slowly.

"I doubt he'd try anything if he saw a big, strong, man like me with a beautiful, young thing like you," he said, stalking the Hyuga.

"You're very humble," Hinata said sarcastically.

"Let me just cop a feel," the man said softly, his voice deepening. Hinata saw his eyes glazed over and she sent images of the entire thing to the other two ninjas.

He touches you in anyway and I will rip his arms off. Naruto hissed.

He might just be a civilian…Ino thought, more to herself than the others.

Who cares! Naruto exclaimed. No one should act like this. Hinata just give him a solid punch in his pretty boy face. Or kick him down below. Send me thoughts of his look of pain though.

Why is he looking at me like that? Hinata asked innocently.

He looks…aroused. Ino explained.

Fuck, he really wants you, Hinata. Naruto snarled, a protective instinct flaring up inside him.

Hinata, time to leave. Ino said. I really doubt he's the one we're looking for. This is a waste of time. I take back what I said about letting him ravage me. He's a pig. Don't let him touch you.

Hinata nodded in understanding. "I'm going to leave now," Hinata said slowly. "If you follow me any further I won't hesitate to defend myself."

"Defend yourself?" Uso asked. "I'm not doing anything wrong. What if I just need to go in the same direction as you happen to be going?"

"Then I ask that you continue on your way."

Uso didn't move.

Hinata shivered. The look he gave her was disconcerting. His eyes were dark and his smile seemed forced. He licked his lips.

He makes me want to throw up. Naruto groaned.

Tell me about it…Hinata whispered in her mind.

Uso took one step towards her and Hinata stood her ground. Either he left or she would use force on him. "I." He took another step forward. "Just." He stood in front of her. "Want." He reached his arms out to grab hold of her shoulders. "One." Hinata raised her arms. "Kiss." He attempted to pull her to him but using the palms of her hands she pushed him away roughly, careful not to use any chakra. She heard his breath leave his lungs and brought one knee up between his legs.

Yea! Finally! She heard Naruto yell happily in her head. Perfect, Hinata, as always! Do it again! One more for luck maybe!

Hinata couldn't help but smile.

She couldn't fight her traditional Hyuga style in case someone was watching. Hiding her eyes would have been pointless if she started attacking him with the gentle fist. She also didn't want to overdo it with her fighting skills. She had to maintain the image of being a normal girl. Displaying a few self-defense moves would not jeopardize the mission.

Uso yelped in pain and sank to his knees, holding onto his sensitive area.

"Fuck you!" he groaned. "I was so nice to you why the fuck didn't you just kiss me you god damn prude!"

Just because a girl doesn't respond to catcalls doesn't make her a prude, Ino stated in her head. That jackass, thinking he's some heavenly gift to women.

He makes me ashamed, Naruto said nonchalantly. But anyway, how dare he talk to you like that.

"Fuck you!" Uso moaned again. He was looking at the ground, still clutching himself in pain. "God dammit! I just wanted to fuck you senseless. Bitch!"

What the hell did he say? Naruto hissed sharply. Ino, please, can I go to Hinata now? He sounded desperately angry.

No, Ino said hesitantly. She was upset at the words coming out of the brunettes' mouth and would have gladly released Naruto on him if it didn't hurt their cover story. Sorry, Naruto.

Uso breathed heavily, still in pain. "Whore! Mother fucking bitch! Parading around your goods-"

Hinata tried to ignore his harsh words and gripped his head to keep it steady. She brought her other knee up to his face, effectively hitting his nose, perhaps breaking it. Red splashed onto the white snow and she stepped back. "I'm sorry," she said sincerely. He was just a civilian from what she could tell. A, deceptive, sick, pervert, but a normal person nonetheless.

With that she turned and left, not looking back.

If she did she might have noticed someone watching her from a darkened alley.

Someone that was adept at going on unseen.

Some wearing clothes that blended in with the unblemished snow.

Someone that was watching her for a while now.

That someone uttered one word, "Liar."

The White Kunai Killer smiled, his thoughts taking a dark turn.

-Magma E.

Up Next: Intrusion

He had a sudden urge to kiss her. Her face was flushed and she was biting her lip, running her tongue along it innocently. He knew she wasn't trying to be seductive but that little act sent shivers down his spine.