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 9- Wolf
Naruto burst through the hotel room door, holding an injured Hinata in his arms.
"Ino's on her way!" he exclaimed, gently laying her down on the bed. "Don't worry, she'll be here soon!"
"Naruto-kun," Hinata said calmly, "I'm fine, really."
"You're not fine!" he said, pacing the room frantically. "That son of a bitch! He tried to kill you!"
"But I'm okay," she said softly, as he continued to mutter to himself. He gave out an aggravated yell and she shifted in bed to get out and comfort him.
Naruto swiftly turned and faced her, one finger pointed accusingly. "No," he commanded. "Don't move. It's bad enough I had to jostle your broken leg around on our way back here but I don't want anything else to happen."
"It's just my ankle," she insisted. "I've had worse injuries."
Naruto frowned. "I know," he said with an angry sigh, remembering when Pain stabbed her. "It's not even the injury that pisses me off so much but the fact that they-"
There was rapid knocking on the door and Naruto quickly went to open it. Ino rushed in holding onto her med pack. She ignored the shinobi who granted her access to the room and headed to the one on the bed, sliding to her knees.
"Hinata, where are you hurt?" she asked, fumbling with the items in her pack. "This is all my fault. I should have told you to just turn around."
"It's not. Don't worry. It's just my ankle," Hinata said, pointing at her foot, which was bent at an abnormal angle. "It's not that bad. Really." Hinata truly believed that. She certainly did have worse injuries before. Right now she had a few bruises here and there but other than her ankle she wasn't in that bad of a shape.
Ino looked relieved. She gently rolled the bottom of Hinata's pants up. "I thought that…since I lost connection with you…"
"I'm alright," she said, smiling at the two concerned ninjas, "Don't worry. I think I'll be needing a new seal though."
"Don't worry about that right now. Tell me what happened," Ino said, as she placed her glowing palms above Hinata's swollen ankle. The blood woman glanced at Naruto and quickly mentally noted his bruises and cuts, along with the black haired womans. From what she could tell Naruto had no injuries but Hinata was not so lucky.
"You were there in my head for some of it," Hinata started, a bit confused as in to what Ino wanted to hear. Her mind was still a bit fuzzy from before.
"It doesn't matter," Ino said, pulling out some gauze and bandages. "Remind me. Keep talking okay? Don't pass out. I need to make sure the drug is leaving your system. Also it'll help me remember when I have to keep Lady Tsunade updated."
Naruto stood at the window, arms crossed; glaring into the darkness and Hinata glanced at him before going through what happened earlier.
Few Hours Before
Hinata was back on patrol once more.
A few days had passed since Hinata suffered through that nightmare with the curly haired woman, and the White Kunai Killer and his partner, and her patrols on those days had gone by without much incidence, thankfully and regretfully. Regretfully because now she was back out in the cold searching for a killer or perhaps two. Thankfully because after feeling what that woman felt during her rape, Hinata was in no rush but to come face to face with the rapist.
Hinata was, unsurprisingly, traumatized by that event and each time she fell asleep she relived the moment over and over. She woke up with a yell, clutching at her hips, legs tangled in her blankets. Naruto would wake up with a curse, tumble out of bed and pull out a hidden kunai defensively before realizing Hinata was suffering through another nightmare. He would worry they were things happening at that moment like her first nightmare was but she would reassure him when explaining that it was the same thing each time. They came to realize that the bad dreams occurred significantly less when she felt Naruto next to her. So Naruto gladly found himself sleeping in the same bed as Hinata. They would return late into the night from patrol and have whispered conversations about nothing with one another. They would kiss and eventually fall asleep with Hinata in Naruto's arms. They'd wake up sometime in the afternoon with his legs tangled with hers and her body pressed tightly and protectively against his.
Hinata blushed as she thought about those nights, few as they were. She strolled along the empty streets dressed in the same outfit she wore the first day. Fortunately it wasn't snowing and the winds were calm but there was still a chill in the air. She shivered slightly and pressed her arms closer to herself.
She sighed. She could feel Naruto and Ino present in her mind but all was quiet. No one said a word in her head and she couldn't sense anyone out on the streets. The silence on the streets was normal though. The last few days she hardly ever saw a soul. Occasionally she would see a few drunk people stumbling home, some people walking quickly and looking scared, or see some strays eyeing her from the dark alleys.
Maybe today will be the day, she said hopefully but unbelievingly to her two friends.
Ino had went to that skeptical restaurant to keep an eye on the couple that owned it and the ninja insisted that Hinata lay low and not attempt at any recon because she had a haunting feeling that the killer may already be suspicious of her. When Hinata asked her why she thought that the blonde woman mentioned that it was odd that Hinata's mind had connected so easily to that curly haired womans situation and that maybe some contact was made between them. Naruto mentioned that the woman was at the restaurant when they were and that the owners, Otto and Tsuma, interacted with them too. That made Ino even more sure. She insisted that Hinata not go out to gather intel considering the fact that she was a prime target for the killer with her long, dark, hair. Ino didn't want Hinata to get into a situation they weren't prepared for. So for now Hinata stuck to the patrols, Ino with small investigations, and Naruto on his guard duty, though sometimes he would go out to gather information too.
Hopefully, Ino responded in her head.
Naruto grumbled. He wanted all this to be over too and he knew that the only way that would happen would be the killer coming to Hinata because, as Tsunade explained in the beginning, looking for him did not work but he still didn't want the rapist to come anywhere near Hinata. Hinata where are you heading now? He asked his girlfriend.
Downtown, she said. At least I think so. Looks like it. She glanced around at the shabby homes and dirty roads. The previously pristine and white snow was stained yellow in some parts, brown and gray in others and some even had drops of red that she hoped wasn't blood. Her nose twitched as she felt water on it and she glanced up at the sky. She blinked as she felt snowflakes melt on her face. It's snowing, she said.
Yea, Naruto said softly. He was standing on a tree in the forest on the outskirts of town, back straight, eyes hard. He couldn't see much detail, just the twinkling lights from windows and shadows moving. He stared at the sky. Clouds were gathering and it looked like a storm was brewing. Might have some bad weather tonight Hinata, he said apologetically.
Oh, that's alright, Hinata said, trudging through the snow. You should head inside though Naruto-kun. Ino-san you're inside right?
Yup, the other kunoichi piped. I'm in some other hotel located some way away from the one we're really staying at. Some people mentioned that a few of the White Kunai victims were staying here before it happened.
Oh? Hinata asked, surprised.
You didn't mention this before. Naruto stated.
I just learned pretty recently actually, Ino continued. Still have to snoop some more.
What do you have so far? Hinata asked, trying to keep her mind occupied and distracted from her current situation.
There's this greasy haired man at the front desk, Ino said, projecting them an image of a handsome man with long, dark, hair. He has a way with talking.
What's that supposed to mean? Naruto questioned.
Well I guess you could say he's really smooth. Ino giggled. Hinata smiled to herself and Naruto rolled his eyes. But he does have this…I don't know. He just makes me feel uncomfortable.
Naruto and Hinata considered this. Seems promising? Naruto wondered to them.
Any doubtful women there? Hinata asked, thinking about that female voice in her nightmare, the one that kissed the curly haired woman.
Some of the maids are very rude, Ino sniffed. Hinata giggled. Ino would be Ino. No, but seriously, there is this one. She helps out at the desk too. At least I think so.
Look in on that, Naruto stated.
Obviously, Uzumaki.
Hinata tuned out as the two ninjas began bickering in her mind. She considered taking the seal off her palm but decided that would be a bad move. The argument was short-lived, thankfully, but then she was enveloped in silence once again. The snow had picked up and she buried her head into her scarf, trying to keep out the cold. This wouldn't be as bad if it wasn't freezing, Hinata said softly in their minds.
It's okay, Ino said, sounding cheerful. Naruto can warm you up later.
Hinata blushed and stared at the ground as she walked.
Yea…well, Ino, there's no one here to warm you up! Hinata heard Naruto exclaim playfully.
Naruto-kun! Hinata chastised.
I appreciate your concern Uzumaki, Ino said, But don't worry about someone keeping me warm.
I'm not sure what that's supposed to mean, Naruto mumbled. But I don't really wanna know.
Hinata smiled to herself. Her friends helped make it feel like the sun was out even while the clouds reigned the sky. Hinata let out a slow breath, mist forming, and realized the snow was picking up. How long was I out here? She thought to herself. She was quickly pulled out of her thoughts when she heard talking and laughter coming from far away. I hear something.
What? Naruto asked immediately.
People. Too far away to tell what they're saying, Hinata informed.
What's a group of people doing out this late at night? Ino asked curiously.
Same thing we're doing? Naruto joked weakly.
Hinata heard the crashing sound of a bottle as the sounds got louder and louder. Group of drunk people I think…Hinata added.
Hinata heard Naruto and Ino groan in frustration.
Well nothing good's going to come of this, Ino said. I really doubt the killer is in this group. But who knows really.
What should I do? Hinata asked, stopping in her tracks.
Doesn't really matter, Ino mumbled. You can go around them if you want or turn back.
I feel like our best chance of actually catching the killer will be in this part of town, Hinata said a bit nervously.
That's true, Ino said. I guess you can just press on through.
I don't like this, Naruto said gruffly.
You never like it, Ino grouched.
Yea, well, for good reason! Naruto huffed.
Hinata walked on, staying to the shadows. She was hoping the drunken group of people wouldn't notice her but she realized that would be counterproductive as to what she was trying to accomplish. She also doubted that the killer would be here but the point of her patrols was to be visible and noticed. She sighed and moved out of the shadows as she saw people at the other end of the street. I think it's a group of about six or seven men, Hinata informed.
Can I move closer? Naruto asked.
Ino was silent for a little while. Fine.
Yes!
But only a little! Ino exclaimed. Really, Naruto, if worse comes to worst Hinata can handle a few drunken civilians.
Yea, yea. Naruto said, already jumping from tree to tree. I know Hinata can handle herself.
I'm sure you do, Ino said slyly.
Ino…Naruto said in a warning tone.
Ino giggled and Hinata smiled at their conversation. Aw, you know you love me, Naruto, Ino said with a light laugh.
For some reason that made Hinata frown. She knew Naruto didn't have feelings for the other ninja like that but still. Am I jealous? She thought to herself. But the feeling passed. She cared deeply for them both and knew Ino simply loved to tease them.
'Kay, I'm closer to town now, Naruto informed.
Not too close to the downtown area right? Ino questioned. Not enough to jeopardize the mission?
No, Ino. Naruto said with a sigh.
Just making sure! Ino defended.
Seven. Hinata inserted. The other two went quiet. There are seven men, she clarified. All seem drunk, she made sure to constantly send them mental images of what she was seeing and hearing. They were laughing loudly and obnoxiously, pushing and shoving each other, and taking swigs out of a few glass bottles they were carrying. I don't think they've noticed me yet.
Good. She heard Naruto say roughly.
You're protectiveness is too cute Naruto. Ino said with a light laugh. Hinata's strong.
You think I don't know that? He asked, his voice soft. His thoughts went back to the war and fight with Pain and even further then that: during the chunin exams.
Thank you, Hinata barely whispered. She continued walking slowly towards the approaching crowd. They were across the street from her and she noticed some of the men began glancing at her. They were elbowing each other and whispering things she couldn't discern. They've noticed me, Hinata informed.
Like I said, I doubt the killer's there, Ino supposed. Guess you should just keep walking unless they do something. But even then, try to ignore them. Our goal is to find the killer.
Hinata understood. The rowdy group suddenly turned quiet and Hinata felt colder. The snow was falling hard now and she had to blink rapidly to keep flakes from falling in her eyes. My fingers are numb, she thought to herself. Not good. If it came down to it, fighting without much feeling in her hands would not be good. This reminds me of the time with Uso, she thought with dread.
"Hey!" she heard one of the men yell out at her.
Keep walking, Naruto hissed.
Hinata did just that but they weren't going to let her go so easy. Some of the men started crossing the street to approach her and Hinata quickened her pace.
"Hey!" a man called out again. "Where you going?" she felt their presence grow more prominent and realized that they were following close behind her.
I don't think they're going to just leave…Hinata said, ignoring the mans question. She heard Naruto grumble something and Ino sigh. Then she felt someone grip her arm and whip her around.
"I asked you a question," the man jeered. He had dark eyes and dark hair and a scruffy looking beard, peppered with snow.
Hinata tugged at her arm but to no avail. "I'm sorry, I'm kind of in a rush," Hinata said in a strained voice.
"We can be quick," the man said, smirking. The other men laughed, surrounding them.
Hinata get away from him! Naruto exclaimed.
I can't, the kunoichi replied, twisting her arm in an attempt to escape. He has an oddly strong grip. And-and I can't give myself away as a ninja yet, right?
No, not yet…Ino said, not liking that particular fact.
"Okami," one of the men said in a deep voice, addressing the bearded man holding onto Hinata. "Maybe we should let her go." Hinata thought that voice sounded familiar but she couldn't quite put a finger on it and she was a bit too preoccupied to think into it. She tried to get a look at the man who spoke but his face was hidden in the shadows of his hood.
"Oh shut up you little virgin," the man, Okami, said that as if that were an insult. "You barely even drank tonight you pussy. And since the bars and clubs lack a lot of woman now because they're all scared of having a little fun with a strange man on the loose…none of us were able to get laid!" he said angrily, shoving Hinata back into the broad chest of one of his buddies. The broad chested man gripped her arms tightly.
"Yo, Okami, he's the only one that's married out of all of us," a high-pitched voice said out of the darkness. Hinata observed them all as they thankfully ignored her. The high-pitched voice belonged to a tall, lanky man with dark hair. She noticed the big man her back was pressed up against had curly hair and thick arms. Another man was completely shaved and was watching her with a creepy glint in his eyes. The last man was covered in tattoos and piercings and was taking long drinks out of a bottle he was holding.
"Oh please," Okami drawled, facing the hooded man. "I haven't seen his woman in so long."
"When was the last time you visited?" the hooded man asked with a laughing tone.
Okami smirked and punched him in the shoulder. "You got me there, man," Okami turned and faced Hinata again. "You're my friend, you know that. I listen to you when it comes to a lot of things but I'm not gonna listen to you right now. It's been a long time since I've had sex."
Maybe he's the rapist…Naruto said roughly.
That wouldn't make sense, Ino said slowly. He just said he didn't sleep with anyone in a while.
A kill hasn't been reported since that curly haired woman, Naruto said warily. Maybe today really is the day.
"Hey, you listening?" Okami asked, patting Hinata on the cheek. Hinata snapped her head to the side to avoid his fingers and tried to move away but the broad shouldered man behind her tightened his grip on her arms and pressed them to her back.
How would a normal girl fight in this situation? Hinata asked, getting upset. Normally she would be able to handle this with no problem. A few drunk men? Easy. Hit them with a couple jabs of her gentle fist and they'll be on the ground in minutes, seconds even. But her fingers were numb and freezing, she wasn't allowed to expend any chakra or show off her ninja abilities unless she was absolutely sure this was the person she was looking for in case they gave themselves away, and this Okami guy gave off a strange aura that made her skin prickle.
Hit them in the crotch? Naruto said, trying to be helpful. I dunno.
Actually I think Naruto might be right on this one, Ino said.
What a rude thing to do, Hinata said.
Hinata, this is not the time to act like a Hyuga, Naruto reprimanded with a small laugh. She's so sweet. Just do what you did to Uso.
Uso's dead.
And that's not your fault, Naruto said nicely, trying to hide his growing panic. Do what you have to do to get out of there safely.
Exactly, Ino supplied. Just a few normal civilians. You can handle them. Easy.
Maybe, Hinata said, unsure. But would a normal girl be able to get out of this easily?
Probably not, Naruto said sadly. It doesn't matter. Your safety is my first concern right now.
"Good god, are you deaf?" Okami asked, getting uncomfortably close to Hinatas face. "I've been talking to you for like a few minutes now. Don't you dare ignore me."
"I-I'm sorry," Hinata said, upset at herself for stuttering.
Okami stared at her. His eyes ran up and down her body and she squirmed feeling uncomfortable. She was covered up but she was always self-conscious about herself. Okami forced her to look him in the eye and she recognized that dark, glazed look.
He's aroused, Hinata whispered in her mind.
I HATE THIS MISSION SO MUCH. Naruto declared. I'm so tired of these idiots constantly hitting on you.
I guess in a way it's a compliment, Ino said, trying to help. Hinata's very…likeable.
Well Hinata, can you stop being so likeable? Naruto said with a pout. I don't really want to share.
Ino laughed.
Hinata wasn't paying much attention to the conversation in her mind, she was too acutely aware of the fact that Okami was staring at her lips. Hinata tried burying her face in her scarf and gasped in shock when the long, blue fabric around her neck was roughly ripped away.
The laughter in her mind stopped and she felt the two ninjas in her head tense.
I need to get my arms out, Hinata said quickly.
Do what you have to do, Ino said cautiously.
"Yo, you guys, I got dibs on this one…cool?" Okami said, not really asking. The other guys mumbled and Hinata saw the hooded man turn and leave. "Hey where you going?" Okami asked his friend.
"I'm not going to be involved in this," the man stated, his voice deep.
"Eh, whatever, run home and fuck your wife," Okami said, turning away from the retreating man.
Six men, Hinata counted.
Easy. Naruto said.
Okami stared down at Hinata. "So what's your name sweetheart?" Hinata stayed silent, struggling against the curly haired man holding her, carefully assessing different plans in her head. "You're a quiet one huh?" he said, running his finger down her cheek. Hinata stiffened. "That's alright. You know what they say. The quiet ones are always the loudest."
Naruto growled in her head and Hinata shivered from both the cold and the way the man was leering at her hungrily. The five other guys laughed loudly.
"Let me go please," Hinata said, pulling at her arms.
"Since you asked so politely," Okami said, pretending to think. "I'd say….uh….no." His friends laughed again and Hinata could feel anger boiling up from her friends.
He's so rude! Ino said, outraged.
Hinata, just get yourself out of there, Naruto encouraged.
Okay. Hinata said softly. I don't want to hurt people…they aren't ninjas.
They're bad people, Naruto stated.
They might continue this with some other woman, Ino cajoled.
I understand, Hinata said.
"Hey, talk to me," Okami said, indicating to the man holding the kunoichi to move her towards the shadows. Hinata wasn't about to allow that.
"Leave me alone!" she said.
"Why should I?" Okami said, closing in on her. He placed his hands on either side of her waist and pressed his hips to hers, forcing her into the large body of the man behind her. Hinata could feel a very prominent bulge from his pants that caused her to blush. She was still projecting everything to her partners and she could feel their outrage.
He should not be touching her like that! Naruto exclaimed angrily.
You're right, Ino said, laughing slightly. Only you can do that.
Ino, this isn't the right time, Naruto said gruffly, arms crossed and staring at the twinkling lights of the village. Hinata's out there sandwiched between two strangers and I can't do anything about it, he thought to himself. He was frustrated with this Okami pervert. He was frustrated with this mission.
Hinata stared at the wolfish looking man in front of her with an uncharacteristically cold stare. She exhaled slowly. She couldn't move her legs the way she wanted to because Okami had jammed his between hers. The man behind her had locked her arms and she was ashamed she let herself get into this situation. I can't knee him, Hinata informed her friends. He separated my legs with his own.
Naruto did not like the sound of that. Think you'll need my help? He said in a strained voice. He did not like just standing in the trees, hearing and seeing the situation she was in…but unable to do anything about it.
I-I don't know, Hinata said, unsure. I wouldn't if I could use my chakra…
I'm sorry, Ino said sadly.
It's not your fault, Hinata said.
"Yo, Ken," Okami said, nodding at the man holding onto Hinata. "You can let go of her, I got this."
This is my chance, Hinata thought. The broad shouldered man, Ken, let go of Hinata and moved behind Okami, joining the rest of their crew. Hinata quickly brought her palms up to push Okami away just as she did with Uso and was really surprised when he hardly flinched. Her eyes widened in shock.
Okami laughed. "We got some fight in this one boys!" he exclaimed.
I don't understand! Hinata thought frantically. A normal person would be pushed back- Hinata, briefly caught unaware because of her disbelief, was roughly shoved into the wall of the store behind her and she felt the breath knocked out of her. She was caught off balance and was unaware Okami would be so strong.
"I think I felt a sting there," Okami said, running his hands across his chest. "Mm, you're kind of strong. I like that."
Ino! Naruto exclaimed wildly. Can I move closer?
Yes. Ino said, not even hesitating.
Naruto abandoned the trees and headed into the village. From there he snuck around from rooftop to rooftop heading closer to the lower district as fast as he could. He stopped before actually entering the area. He wanted to move even closer but he knew that might be a bit risky.
Okami placed his arms on either side of Hinatas head and grinned down at her. Hinata had an urge to roll her eyes and stab him with a few quick punches loaded with chakra but instead she decided to take a less violent approach by slipping through his arms and sliding away from him. Okami looked surprised.
"You're quick," he said. "And flexible," he said with raised eyebrows. He looked pleased at the thought.
I have to be, Hinata thought to herself. To do my Protective Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palm jutsu. Hinata didn't wait to see what else Okami wanted to say. She turned and ran. She ran quickly, not as fast as she would have liked because the snow was thick and heavy, and she had to remember she was acting as a normal girl right now. I just want to jump on the buildings and leave!
Then suddenly she saw Okami appear in front of her. He's fast! She exclaimed. Instinctively she turned and saw the five other men in the group trailing after her, still some way off though. She turned down an alley, her only option now, because Okami blocked the way she was originally heading and the rest of his group prevented her from heading back.
Hinata navigated through the alley, avoiding fallen trashcans, scaring a stray cat and not knowing exactly where she was heading. The alleyway began opening up and when she reached the end she realized she reached the boundary of the village. Oh no, she thought. She quickly looked around and realized the only way out was back through the alley, jumping to the roofs or climbing over the wall that acted as the border. Behind the wall she saw trees. Why did this side of the village have to be caged in? she exclaimed worriedly in her head.
The walls extend randomly throughout the village, Ino quickly explained. It's broken down in some places but not this one I guess.
Hinata didn't think that made sense because a lot of this area seemed run down so why not the wall? She didn't have time to think about it because she heard rapid footsteps coming from the alley. She decided she would try and climb the wall. The buildings were too smooth and a ninja would easily be able to climb them but right now…she wasn't a ninja. The bricks were crumbling and vines were growing wildly on it and she decided those would serve as good foot and handholds. It would be a give away if she were suddenly able to jump straight onto the rooftops. She pivoted and was about to head to the wall when someone appeared in front of her in a poof of smoke. Impulsively she jumped back, arms raised defensively.
Okami, Hinata whispered in her head. I don't understand. I think he's a ninja.
Oh no… Ino mumbled. A normal teenage girl wouldn't be able to fight against that…
Well Hinata's a ninja too, Naruto exclaimed. Kick his ass!
But the mission- Hinata started to say, eyeing Okami who watched her with a feral look in his eyes.
Screw that, I don't want you getting hurt! Naruto shouted. The killer probably isn't around so no worries about the ninja thing, Naruto said, sounding unsure. And if Okami really is the rapist well then, good, kick his ass! Naruto wanted so badly to just jump to her side but he forced himself to wait.
"Hey," Okami said, grinning. "You didn't let me finish what I was saying." Hinata wanted to activate her Byakugan but she hesitated. She would stick with her fists if she could. "You're flexible. You must be real fun in bed," he flirted.
I think I'm going to kill him, Naruto said coldly.
I think I'm going to throw up, Hinata said softly. "Y-You're a ninja." Hinata stated.
"Figured that out, huh?" Okami said. "Wanna sleep with me now?"
Hinata frowned.
"Oh, come on," the man wheedled. "Most woman here would jump at the chance to sleep with a shinobi."
Hinata heard the rest of his group arrive and shot a quick glance behind her. They blocked her exit. Now she was trapped in this small area with a ninja and five men with unknown strength. Not good. "No thank you," Hinata said, arms still raised, slowly moving away from the men.
Okami ignored what she said and continued trying to coax her to say more. "What were you doing out at night anyway? Actually, I don't really care. I know what you're going to do now. Any guesses?" he waited for Hinata to answer and narrowed his eyes when she didn't. "Fine. Well, let me tell you. Would you like the detailed version or the short one?" Again Hinata said nothing. "Ah well, short then. I'll let you experience the long one," he said, his friends laughing at his innuendo.
Hinata will you be needing backup? Ino questioned.
I think so, Hinata said apologetically.
Great, Naruto said honestly. Should I come right now?
How would we explain some random ninja showing up? Ino asked, a bit concerned.
Doubt they'll remember anything, Naruto said.
Well let's wait a bit, Ino said slowly and unsurely. Maybe Hinata won't need your help.
Naruto groaned in frustration, squatting down and holding his head in his arms. He didn't like this situation one bit.
Meanwhile Okami was still talking. "I'm going to kiss you first. Or maybe I'll strip you," he said, thinking. "Don't know. I'll be figuring that out soon." Hinata reached the wall and now all the drunken men were opposite her. "I'm sure you won't mind having a little audience during our session?"
Hinata was thinking about whether she'd be able to climb the wall before Okami got to her but faster then she thought he could move, he was on her. She squeaked in shock as he slammed into her in a poof of smoke. Again he pushed her into the wall, her head hitting the stone. She saw lights and hissed in pain.
Hinata! She heard Naruto and Ino screaming things in her mind but that just made her headache worse.
She blinked rapidly. This is not the time to get confused! Quickly she arched her feet and aimed a kick at his side. Okami easily slapped her foot out of the air. She tried punching him but he dodged effortlessly by moving his head from side to side and using his hands to block the ones she aimed for his chest. This type of fighting isn't going to work, Hinata projected. Then Okami went on the offensive. Hinata was able to avoid a few of his punches and noticed something flying towards her. A beer bottle! Okami's drunken friends were trying to assist him! As she went to avoid the glass, Okami took advantage of it and slammed her head back into the wall again. She felt a prick on her neck and realized he stuck a needle there. He's drugging me! Hinata gasped.
That's it, Naruto said roughly. I'm on my way. Ino said nothing to stop him.
Hinata felt her eyesight go blurry and she tried activating her Byakugan but realized her chakra control was off.
"Yea, bitch," Okami said with a laugh, noticing the shock and look of worry on her face. "Think I wouldn't notice a ninja when I saw one? Nah, I'm a sensory type. You did a real good job of masking your chakra, lemme tell you. But not enough. Your chakra levels spiked a bit during our little spiffs. The injection I gave you will keep you unable to control your chakra…as well as some other things. It doesn't last very long. Don't worry…it won't kill you. But it'll last long enough to let me get what I want."
Hinata tried throwing punches and kicks again, this time trying to use chakra but unable to. Okami just laughed. "Oh please," he said. "That won't work."
Naruto-kun! Hinata exclaimed.
I'm on my way Hinata, he said frantically. Just hold on! I have to find you. He wanted to summon several shadow clones to help him but, gritting his teeth, he remembered they still had to be covert about all of this. FUCK!
Hinata started feeling groggy and the world started spinning. "What-"
"It doesn't just depress chakra," Okami explained, pushing the drugged Hyuga to the wall. "It kinda affects your brain. I don't know the exact details really. Bought it from some guy off the streets." Hinata found herself unable to concentrate on what was going on and she felt fear erupt in her chest. "Sadly it only lasts a little while though. So my buddies won't be able to have a go at you. They'll have to have their fun just watching."
Okami pulled out a kunai hidden in his clothes. Hinata remembered she was fighting a ninja. She blinked trying to remember what was going on. There was a bearded man in front of her. She couldn't feel her fingers and her legs felt like jelly. She could hear someone yelling at her in her mind but couldn't bring herself to concentrate on it. She knew something was wrong but what?
Okami used the kunai to slice off Hinatas coat and as he did that her gloves were pulled off too. "What's this?" Okami asked, glancing at her palm. Hinata tried pulling her hand away weakly but she didn't realize what was going on. "A seal?" Okami muttered to himself, pulling her hand back. "I dunno what it's for…never saw one like this." He narrowed his eyes at it and shrugged his shoulders. "Oh well."
Suddenly the yelling in Hinata's mind was cut off. She welcomed the silence and smiled to herself, blinking at the blurred world around her. Okami saw the woman smile and grinned.
I apologize if Hinata didn't fight as well as you may have hoped. I tried addressing the reasons why. But mistakes happen in battle. Believe me, I think Hinata is one of the strongest kunoichi out there and I know she would kick this guys ass without breaking a sweat if she would have used all of her abilities in the beginning. I hope I haven't let any of you down and wish you stay with me on this story!
Also many of you have expressed that you want Hinata to meet the killer soon and all I have to say about that is: Who is to say she hasn't? Haha. Make of that as you will.
Also I apologize I didn't update sooner. For some reason FanFiction wasn't allowing me to. I was so frustrated each time I clicked on "Manage Stories" and an error page would show up.
Please review so I know people would like me to continue and I'll attempt to update as soon as possible.
-Magma E.
Up Next: Pleasure
Suddenly she felt her muscles tense, like a coil being released. Her legs forced together and her body arched up. Her mouth was open in a silent cry and suddenly she felt really exhausted.