Hello again! I'm busy moving some things before I head to another state now. Anyway, here's Chapter 2! This chapter is like a cutscence to how Raizo and Hanabi became family and what happened after Hinata was exiled from '7 Days'. Enjoy!

Chapter Two: Hanabi's Promise

It was Tuesday morning as the villagers were starting the day. The Leaf Village was calm and serene there were only a few missions carried out. But inside the village, there was a home that had the most skillful ninja there is in Konoha: Raizo Kouhei.

Speaking of him, Raizo is asleep in bed and relaxing for a bit after returning from an assignment that involves delivering a message to the Fuuma clan at the Cloud Village. Raizo was once named Mitsunari Oda, but soon changed it back to his original name due to people trying to collect a bounty on him. He began to stir as he felt the sunlight hit him. Raizo then opens his eyes and got up. Raizo has raven-black short, spiky hair that covers his eyes a bit that were jade green. His body was built with normal skin and muscle tone and developed pecs with a 6-pack. Raizo was wearing only his black boxer briefs as they were covered under navy blue ninja pants. He then puts on his black shirt and heads out of his room to wake Hanabi up.

As he opens the door, Raizo sees Hanabi snoring peacefully under the covers. He walked up close to the girl as he pulls the cover off of her. Raizo couldn't help but smile a little as he sees Hanabi looking cute being curled into a ball and asleep. Hanabi was 11-years-old and was a Genin from the Ninja Academy. She has long brown hair and light skin tone closer to her older sister. She has on her white shirt, pink pants, and white socks.

Raizo silently shook her as she grumbled in her sleep. He tries to do it again until he heard her say, "Just five more minutes..." Hanabi flicks her hand as she was still sleeping.

Raizo decides on one method he tries to wake Hanabi with: tickling her. Hanabi was then stiffening her giggle as she was slightly squirming through Raizo's tickle attack. But she knew she couldn't take it as Hanabi starts to laugh.

"HAHAHA! O-O-OK! OK! I'M UP! STOP-HAHAHA!" Hanabi said in laughter as Raizo chuckled a bit as Hanabi got up from her sleep. She yawned while still keeping a smile on her face. "Morning, dad!"

Raizo waved backed to her. Even though he couldn't speak, he just does his hand signs or write to her to reply back.

Hanabi then giggled and launched herself to him and giving him a hug. Raizo was surprised by this and smiled warmly. He hugs back and Hanabi pulls away. Hanabi was actually glad that someone was being a great father than her real one. If he wasn't there to protect her, she didn't know what to do.

-Flashback-

"Get up! Hanabi, get up!"

It has been a few years ago since Hinata was exiled out of the clan. After Hanabi's older sister left, she was announced to be next in line to be the Hyuuga Heiress. But sadly, Hanabi want no part of it. The Hyuuga clan elders were stunned that Hanabi would decline the offer, but Hiashi Hyuuga made sure she gets the picture. Slapping her across the face, Hanabi cried miserably to feel the harsh reaction her father gave her. It's no wonder Hinata was scared in her entire life. Hiashi never had a good heart in his soul as he was being brutal to her after her sister left.

Right now, it was the third-to-fourth day as Hanabi was now training against her father. But this time, it wasn't any training; it was a real battle. Hanabi must prove to her father that she is not weak and show no mercy against him. She tries to take down her father, but he was ruthless and brutal that every Gentle Fist technique became deadly and could actually kill her. Each strike was merciless as Neji was the first to witness this.

-Outside Hyuuga Compound-

After Tenten and Neji were coming back from the hospital, with Neji's body feeling a bit numb from surgery, they headed back to the Hyuuga compound. Tenten was wondering what that sound.

"Say, Neji. Isn't that a battle I hear?" Tenten questioned as Neji heard it too.

"I think it must be Hiashi-sama going against Hinata again." Neji sighed. "I just wish she wouldn't fight him."

"But Neji, your cousin is doing her best to prove to her father that she's not weak. I know she can succeed." Tenten said to Neji.

Neji hates to say it, but she's right: Hinata has come all this way to become a ninja and prove to the Hyuuga clan. Neji starts to smile as he looks at Tenten.

"Why are you my teammate again," He asked calmly.

"Because I'm the only girl to talk to you and help you avoid our friend and sensei." Tenten replied with a smile.

"I can accept that," Neji said as Tenten giggled. But then, they heard something that shocked them.

"AAAHHHH!" That scream was a little young to be Hinata's voice. Neji and Tenten ran to checked to see who it was. As they ran into the other side, they stopped to see Hanabi almost fighting for her life. They hid so they won't be spotted as they watched the horror that was made by Hiashi. "Please...no more..." Hanabi was on her knees and fell onto the ground.

"Not yet," Hiashi's voice was harsh and stern as he prepares an attack.

Neji and Tenten were horrified by this action and was upset to why Hanabi was getting beaten like that. Her face was marked with a slap and bruised eye, her arms were sore, and she was breathing softly that she felt like dying.

"Neji! Why is he doing that to Hanabi?! What did she ever do to him?!" Tenten was horrified that a little girl was getting tossed down by her own father.

Neji wished he could help, but he was still unable to fight due to his conditions. "Tenten, find someone quick to report this to the Hokage!"

"But what about Hanabi," she said in fear that she might die.

"I'll do what I can to stop this. Damn my injuries; just come back with help!" Neji yelled with conviction.

Tenten was startled by his reaction. He never knew how much he cared for his cousins that well. Without a second thought, Tenten left to go find help.

Hanabi was struggling to get up, but her body was hurt badly that she only holds herself by the arms and knees.

"Just as your sister: She was weak and pathetic. I was better off having you and her in exilement." Hiashi's words struck them both. Neji couldn't believe what his uncle just said. Hianata? Exiled? By her own father?! Neji gritted his teeth and clenched his fists.

Hanabi then looks up with anger on her face while still in pain. Slowly, Hanabi begins to get up and get back to her Hyuuga stance. "You...are...t-the w-weak one. My s-sister...is...better...than...this w-whole...c-c-clan...i-itself...I...hate...you...H-Hiashi..."

Hiashi was boiling mad with anger as he began to charge right at her. "You will pay for your tone, Hanabi! I should strike you with no mercy!"

As Hiashi begins to strike, Hanabi cringed in fear that she will survive one more impact. She knew right now that she will join her mother now. Neji was about to stop the fight until...

(SFX: SMASH!)

Neji stopped in his tracks as he was shocked to see who arrived just in time. Hanabi was also feeling that she was still alive. She slowly opens her eyes to see what happened. But as she opens them, Hanabi gasped to see her father knocked down to the other side. A strange figure was in front as she knew exactly who it was.

[Killswitch Engage-This Fire Burns]

Mitsunari Oda arrived in time as he was lucky to help Hanabi out. Mitsunari witnessed the whole thing after hearing her scream to stop his exercise routine. Standing there in a Taijutsu pose, like Rock Lee, he was ready to defend the girl.

"M-M-Mitsunari-san?" Hanabi spoke in an audible and weaktone. Mitsunari got that tone well and looks at her. He motions her to go, but she was unable to leave. Lucky for her, Neji was able to get her out.

"Thank you, Mitsunari-sensei." Neji bowed as he grabs Hanabi and fled.

Hiashi got up from his fall and looks at Mitsunari with pure hatred. "WHO THE HELL YOU THINK YOU ARE?!" Bellowed Hiashi as Mitsunari was pissed at what he's done to his own daughter. "You think you can come here and interrupt my match?! And where is Hanabi?!"

Mitsunari stood there silent as he was still.

"You bastard! WHERE...IS...MY...DAUGHTER?!" Hiashi shouted as he charges straight towards him with full force. But unknown to Hiashi, Mitsunari smirked.

"Jyuuken (Gentle Fist): Hakke Rokujuu Yonshou (Divine 64 Strikes)!" Hiashi striked with fury as Mitsunari used instant speed against the Gentle Fist technique. He even had his own palms blocking his moves as it comes. Neji and Hanabi was watching on the sidelines and were astounded by Mitsunari's reflexes, strength, and agility to evade and block the Hyuuga-style Taijutsu! 'How?! How is he blocking my moves?!'

And just as he was about to palm-strike Mitsunari, the Silent Shinobi dodged it as it was his turn to fight back. With his two fists, Mitsunari quickly jabbed Hiashi in the gut as Hiashi gasped for air in pain. But he gains consciousness and began to strike back. But as Hiashi missed, Mitsunari delivers a powerful uppercut and flung Hiashi into the air. And with instant speed, the Jonin leaps into the air and gave Hiashi a spinning kick, smashing him to the ground.

But Hiashi quickly maneuver the fall as he waited for the right timing to strike. And with an inch closer, he perfected the target. "Jyuuken (Gentle Fist): Hakkeshou Kaiten (Divine Rotation)!" Hiashi spun in a 360 degree angle as he covers himself into a powerful sphere. But it couldn't keep Mitsunari down as he made his own change of event. Using his hand signs, both his palms were scorching with crimson flames as he strikes the Rotation technique. The shocked Hyuuga Head was baffled that someone can stop the Rotation without getting harmed. But the only person getting harmed was Hiashi getting a merciless jab to the face. The flames were extinguished as he left a burnt mark on Hiashi's face.

"Damn you to hell, you silent bastard! I know you speak...because I'm gonna make you scream your death!" Hiashi charged again as Mitsunari didn't hesitate to strike back. Instead, he puts one hand in his pocket and blocks with the other. Hiashi's moves were useless as he struck and was hit in the gut with a small jab. Side kicks him, but was delivered a punch to the eyes.

Mitsunari was never hit one time as he knows Hiashi was breathing heavily from exhaustion. He knew it was the perfect moment to finish it off. Hanabi was amazed that one person actually did all this to make sure she is safe. "Mitsunari-san..."

"JUST DIE!" Hiashi last made his last strike as Mitsunari dodged it again and felt like he stops time in 5 seconds as he delivers a clean kick to Hiashi's chin and send him flying into the air again. And with that, Mitsunari leaps as he delivers the ultimate Taijutsu move: Leaf Spinning Wind! Mitsunari was too fast for Hiashi as it was combo after combo that had Hiashi suffered multiple damages from the stomach to his jaw. And as Mitsunari came down, he took out his gloves and put them on. The gloves were fingerless and black with Konoha Haiti-ate steel sewn to each glove. Mitsunari waited until Hiashi comes down as he cracks his knuckles and cracks his neck. And as Hiashi came crashing down, Mitsunari quickly struck his palm towards his back and almost shattered his entire spinal cord.

Hiashi was in shock as his body collapsed onto the ground after the massive impact. Hanabi and Neji were shocked that Hiashi, the main Head of the Hyuuga clan, was defeated by a guy who was the first to outmatch the Gentle Fist technique.

Soon after, Tenten arrived as she brought someone that was really pissed: Lady Tsunade Senju. Also to come along was Shizune with Ton-Ton, two ANBU ninjas, and Kakashi Hatake. "WHERE'S HIASHI HYUUGA?!" Tsunade screamed as the whole village stopped and feared that someone really pissed off the Hokage.

Mitsunari steps aside and let Tsunade see what happened to the Clan Head. Everyone was shocked to see Hiashi beaten. Everyone then looks at the Silent Shinobi in silence.

"You did this, Mitsunari," asked Tsunade as he nods. Tsunade huffed. "You should've saved some of the beatings for me."

Shizune came over to check on Hanabi as she sees multiple wounds and injuries on her. "Oh, you poor thing! Are you okay?"

Hanabi was stunned to say anything, but she nodded. Hanabi was speechless that Mitsunari have saved her. But then, she felt her body starting to feel better as she looks at Shizune, who was smiling at her.

"You're a brave girl, Hanabi. By the way: My name is Shizune!" She introduced herself as Tonton walks up to Hanabi to comfort her. "And this is Ton-Ton."

Hanabi giggled softly as she petted the pig while getting healed.

"I...cannot...believe you would stoop down this low, you sick bastard! First you kicked your older daughter out and now you placed your anger at a little girl?!" Tsunade rants as Hiashi was coming to his senses. But then, Tsunade grabs him by the collar and said more. "Hiashi Hyuuga. As the Hokage, I now place you under arrest for domestic violence, child abuse, and child negligence!"

But as Hiashi regains his strength, he quickly pushed the Hokage away and shouted, "NOOOOO! I'm not letting that happen! I am the head of the Hyuuga Clan! You won't make me!" He then punched the ANBU Eagle and took her sword. Hiashi then charges straight towards Hanabi. "Die, you worthless bitch!"

But as Hanabi was on the verge of death, someone gave Hiashi a huge impact by karma when someone gave him a swift kick to the wall. Shizune halts her healing jutsu as she defended Hanabi in the process. This shook everyone including Mitsunari himself.

"Hmph! Asshole!" Shizune mumbled as she then looks at Hanabi with a concerned look. "Are you okay, dear?"

Hanabi then puts on a soft smile and said, "Thank you, Shizune-san." She hugs the Med-Nin woman as Shizune smiled and hugs back.

Tsunade was watching the tender moment as she was happy that Hanabi is all right. Hiashi, however, is going to be deep trouble for what he did in front the Hokage. The ANBU Eagle noticed her mask was gone, but Kakashi was nice enough to hand it to her.

"Here you go, Rin." Kakashi said to his longtime friend.

"Thanks," she replied as she came to her partner and drags Hiashi away from Konohagakure for good.

After getting patched up, Hanabi was completely healed thanks to Shizune. Tsunade and Kakashi left to make sure that Hiashi was escorted properly if he tries to escape again. Neji and Tenten also been recruited to protect the Hokage. That leaves Mitsunari and Shizune alone with Hanabi and Ton-Ton.

"Thank you for saving me," Hanabi said softly.

Shizune giggled. "It's okay, sweetie! We made sure Hiashi won't hurt you anymore."

Mitsunari was happy that nothing severe happen to her. But then, Hanabi got up and walks up to him. "Mitsunari-san? Thank you for saving me. But can I ask you a question?" He nods to Hanabi's question as he notices a small tint of blush on her face. "I know this is sudden, but you are always nice to me and make me feel happy. You are like a best friend to me and I'm really nervous to ask you this. Mitsunari...w-will y-you...be my dad?"

Mitsunari was stunned by her actions, but it never occurred to him that she wants him to be a father to her. Although, it couldn't be that bad. About any other day, Mitsunari and Hanabi always play together and get some ice cream on her free time. It could be something that he can try if he has another child like Hanabi.

But before he would reply, Hanabi holds out her pinky finger. "If you be my dad, can you promise me something?" Shizune was curious to what Hanabi wants, but Mitsunari nods his head and wrapped his pinky finger around hers. Hanabi smiled and said, "Promise me this: You promise to make sure that one of us stays safe and protect each other from danger. We will train and work together as a family. You will be the father to live up to your nindo way, and I will be your daughter to respect and love you as one. Agreed?"

Mitsunari smiled and nodded. Hanabi then hugs him as Shizune loved the moment. Hanabi and Mitsunari then offered a hand to her. Shizune was confused to this as Hanabi said, "Do you want to join?"

Shizune was blushing red to not just be with Hanabi, but to be with her childhood crush. It was like a dream come true to actually be part of a family. Although, it could change something if her and Mitsunari were married one day. But that thought slipped out as she smiled.

"Sure, why not?" Shizune answered as she hugs both her favorite people. Ton-Ton joins in as Hanabi was having a small tear coming out of her eyes. She was truly happy.

-End Flashback-

Raizo had his name changed back and Shizune asked Tsunade if she can move in with him and Hanabi. Tsunade didn't mind as Raizo signed the adoption papers to say that Hanabi Kouhei is officially his daughter. Right now, Hanabi and Raizo were eating breakfast until they heard the door open and closing.

"Hey, guys!" Shizune said as she appeared in front of them.

"Hey, Shizune-san! How are you this morning?" Hanabi asked while eating her pancakes.

"I'm doing great! Thanks for asking." Shizune replied as she looks at her friend. "So, how are you?" Raizo gave her a thumbs-up. "That's good to hear. Listen, I've got news from the Hokage."

"What does she need, Shizune-san?" Hanabi asked her.

"No idea, but she wants us to come along so she can tell us." Shizune explains to them. "Let me get something and we'll be ready to go, okay?"

Raizo and Hanabi nodded as they finish their breakfast. Raizo couldn't help but smile that he has his best friend living with him and has a daughter of his own. Raizo's life couldn't be this much happier...

Or so he thought...