I Do Not Own Naruto
Lying in her bed, tears streaming down her cheeks and drenched the pillow. She just couldn't believe it. After all of the work she put in to become more confident just so he would notice her when he got back was now ruined. And all of this because of her...
How she despised that woman for taking him from her. She already knew she would have competition when he returned, seeing now that Sakura was beginning to see him in a much different light then she did before. However, she believed in the end that he would see her as the one he belonged with.
But now with a new girl in the picture, this one apparently having his heart already, that dream had crumbled before her very eyes. He was with her and he wouldn't give her a second would never amount as anything more then a friend to him. That was more painful then anything else and she had to do something to ease the pain.
However, the only thing that would ease her pain if the new girl to disappear. That was the only thing that would make her feel better. But at every turn she tried to get close to her she was stopped by her own friends. Why did they stop here? Didn't they see that this was the only way to make her happy?
It angered her that everyone was supporting her object of affection and this new girl. Even Kiba, who she heard tried to attack him for upsetting her, believed it was best if she just forget about him and move on as he found a partner for life and took her away from the Yoshino's office when she tried to sneak up on them.
If that was how her friends were going to treat her, then she didn't need them. She would do this on her own power and now that she was thinking clearly, she knew what she had to.
Getting up, she wiped away her tears and made sure she was decent before leaving her room. Navigating the hallways, she founded herself at her clan's library and began reading over Konoha's laws and regulations, hoping to find loop whole.
Hours had passed and she ignored everyone that entered to check on her, even her own sister and father. She cared nothing about them at the moment. Her mind was set and if she could find anything that could either make her leave the village or dispose of her.
A grim smile graced her lips as she read multiple passages that would benefit from her. These would work in her favor and even if they didn't work, she still had one fall back she could fall upon. She just needed someone to support her, however, she knew of no one.
Feeling feint, she moved to exit the room to find something to eat before heading to bed. But as she left the room, a familiar voice suddenly stopped her. "Lady Hinata, I will only say this once... Please don't do anything again Naruto and his wife to be. You have no idea what could happen."
Staying quiet for a moment, Hinata turned to the one who spoke and glared straight into his eyes. "And neither do you, Neji. I suggest you keep out of this unless you wish to test me of my commitment. Now if you would excuse me, I am parched and tired."
With a quick turn, Hinata swept through the halls, an aura of dread surrounding her making all in her way move out of her path. Neji, however, simply sighed as he closed his eyes. "I know more then you, lady Hinata."
Moving with haste, he found himself before a slide door and swiftly knocked as it was urgent for him to know of this. "Come in."
Sliding the door and closing it after entering, Neji looked towards the clan head before speaking in a concerned tone. "We need to talk about Hinata, Lord Hiashi. I think she's about to snap."
Hiashi sighed. Today was not going to be a good day.
It was eight in the morning as Yugito paced around the empty apartment.
Everything had been packed away and into separate scrolls which were all sealed into one to make it easier to pack. But even before the packing had begun, Naruto had to be summoned by a group of head jounin, which thankfully one of which was his sensei.
(Flashback)
Hearing knocking at the door, Naruto grumbled as he slowly sat up, rubbing his eyes.
On his first day out of the hospital, which happened to be a long stay for him as he wasn't used to staying for a few days, and back in a bed with his beautiful fiancée, someone had to come ruin the moment as Yugito slowly stirred beneath him, naked as the day she was first born.
That fact wasn't lost on him as he gazed at her for a moment before shaking his head. Despite their undressed states, they had done nothing more then cuddle... with a little fondling that almost got out of hand.
Seeing her yawn softly and her eyes slowly blinking open, he slid out of the bed before taking a pair of boxers out of his drawers and slid them on before putting on his pants. "I'll get the door. You stay here and get your beauty sleep my lovely kitty-cat."
Yugito simply raised her head before wrapping the blankets around her tightly before suddenly glaring at him, hearing what he had called her. "Don't... Call... Me... That... Again."
Getting the message, Naruto laughed sheepishly before she sighed. "It's probably one of those meetings invitations Lady Tsunade spoke about. Either that or one of your friends dropping by. ...If that's the case tell them to beat it. I'm not getting dressed for a social visit."
Laughing a little more, Naruto out of the room and to the front door before opening it to see who it was. "Morning Sakura. The Miss' told me to send away any social calls today as we wanted to sleep in on our first day of freedom and we want to make the most of it."
Chuckling a little as she could completely understand wanting to sleep in, Sakura shook her head. "Sorry, but I'm here on official business for both Lady Tsunade and Kakashi. The first bit of news is that you can move into the Forth... I mean your dad's residence as we've cleaned it out."
"Seriously? The house is ready? I thought the hag said it would take a little while for it to be made livable. Damn, both Ino and you really are miracle workers. Wonder what else you are good at cleaning?" Naruto pondered before he grinned as Sakura blushed at his comment and punching him in the face.
"Still a pervert I see. What would your fiancée think about hearing you saying something like that?" Sakura stated with a frown as she placed her hands on her hips and glared at him.
"I would say unless you want a threesome, stop hitting on pinky." Yugito grinned as she came out of the bedroom wearing a robe over her body before she slunk by Naruto's side. "And I thought I told you to send her away as we were going to sleep in. We can move later in the day."
Sakura's jaw drop as she glanced over at Yugito, trying to find something to say as Naruto bit his lip to keep from laughing. "Hm... That doesn't sound so bad..."
"NARUTO!" Sakura screamed as her arms flailed around, her face beat red from anger as he was actually thinking about it and embarrassment because a part of her brain began imagining what it would be like.
Yugito simply frowned for a moment before shaking her head and giggled lightly. "Okay, that one was well earned. I promise I won't sneak into the men's bath house again... As long as I'm pregnant."
"What?" Naruto nearly tripped over as Yugito added on that last bit, catching him by complete surprise.
She only cracked up at his reaction while Sakura blushed a deep shade of scarlet before she too began to laugh at Naruto's reaction. "Not so funny, is it?"
Shrugging it off and glaring at both, Naruto rubbed his temple a bit as he would let that one slide, for now. "Nah, this is normal for us. We're both pranksters at heart... Anyways Sakura, what does sensei want? As you can kind of see, we would really like to be left alone today."
"Oh, right! Master Kakashi wanted to tell you there is a meeting of the head jounin you have to attend." Sakura remembered what Kakashi had asked her after she told Tsunade that the house preparations had been completed.
Cursing and lowering his head a little, Naruto ran his hand through his hair. "Ah dammit. Can't have a day off can I?"
Placing her hand on her fiancé's shoulder and rubbing it softly, Yugito kissed Naruto on the cheek before smiling softly. "It's alright, love. I'll get everything packed and ready so the move should be easy. Then we can unpack everything there and sleep the day in."
Looking at her for a moment, Naruto nodded before he brought her in for a kiss. Immediately after separating he went into their room and slipped on a shirt, exited and kissed Yugito once more. "Alright, I'm off. I'll be back in a flash."
"Wait, Naruto I haven't..." Sakura started before she was suddenly blinded a Naruto literally turned into a flicker of light and zoomed by her and through various other people, knocking them down, who now were very irritated and stunned.
Rubbing her eyes, making sure she could see, Sakura blinked at what she had just seen. "...Never mind, I guess he knows where the meeting is being held then."
"Probably. If his sensei was his father's student, I wouldn't doubt that he has a kunai so he can call Naruto to him." Yugito responded before yawning, not even bothering to cover it up as she went back to the room to get decent.
She was only in there for a minute or two before she emerged, wearing a moderately loose tank top and a pair of shorts with the band tied so it would fit. Sakura chuckled at her clothing choice for a moment before shaking her head. "You two already look like a couple. You're already wearing his clothes."
Still not entirely comfortable with the girl, nor was she with anyone outside of Naruto and Shizune strangely enough, Yugito nodded as she could see what Sakura was talking about. "Yeah, I guess... But he does look good in mine."
Yugito grinned as she watched Sakura stumble and look at her with wide eyes for a moment. A second later, Sakura let out a sigh of relief. "Oh, you mean when he uses Sexy Jutsu... I thought you meant... Well, you can get what I'm saying."
"Who says he doesn't cross dress?" Yugito responded before busting out as Sakura face faulted at her answer. "Sorry, I haven't gotten a good laugh like that in a while. ...Naruto tries, but sometimes he tries a little too hard to please me."
Smiling as she got back to her feet, Sakura shook her head. "Yeah, that is Naruto for you. He'll go to the ends of the earth just for someone he cares for just to make them happy. ...Would you like some tea?"
"No thanks... I've got to get Naruto to buy some coffee. I can't see how he wakes up in the morning without it." Yugito answered as she laid onto the couch, leaving just enough room for Sakura to sit. "So you had some questions you wanted to ask of me the other day?"
Thinking for a moment, Sakura snapped her fingers before nodding. "Yeah I did, but I was hoping to have a girl's night out to ask you really. ...Obviously that won't work too well now with the way Hinata is acting."
"As long as she doesn't start anything with me, I'm fine with her, same with any of you. I doesn't take a genius to tell I'm not comfortable here." Yugito spoke as she made sure Sakura knew she wasn't exactly thrilled about her being alone with one another.
Getting that hint but also feeling that Yugito was making the effort for Naruto's sake, Sakura frowned. "You really didn't want to come here, did you?"
Shaking her head, Yugito sighed as she tapped the arm rest. "To be honest, not really, but it is the safest place for us to stay. Having made an enemy of the Cloud, we couldn't go back home. We could have gone to the sand hearing his friend Gaara was Kazekage, but I doubted that would have worked any better. Not that I want to go back there, but here I really don't know anyone... And it is tough. My only friends are back in the Cloud or dead."
"...However, I knew Naruto would go with whatever I decided. While this is his home, he isn't too fond of this place either with his upbringing. ...But knowing he had family here, even if it mostly wasn't biological, it was the best decision for both of us. As I to... Want to be apart of a family. And that now is finally happening..." Yugito finished as she looked out the window behind Sakura.
"Let's get off this subject..." Sakura offered a way and Yugito simply nodded out. "So, I hate to ask this, but what is it about Naruto that made you fall for him?"
Having speculated this question in her mind many times before, it wasn't too difficult for Yugito to find an answer. "It isn't just one thing. It is a mix of many different things that made me fall for him. ...But if I were to choose something to be more important then the others... I would say it would be his eyes."
Giggling as she looked at Sakura's weird face, Yugito shook her head. "There is something within them that drew me in at first sight. At first glance, they seemed to glisten with confidence but up close you can see their wild passion he possesses within them for everything he does."
"But do I really need to be explaining all this to you? You've been his team mate for a while, I'm sure you've seen a lot that makes him desirable." Yugito cut herself off before she could go any further.
Nodding as she could indeed see a lot of traits, now that she looked back on it, that made him even more desirable then Sasuke. "Yeah, I guess you're right there. ...Many of us just were blind to him and we took him for granted till he was gone."
Smiling as she could understand that, Yugito yawned once more before stretching out. "Well, here I was thinking you were going to be asking really embarrassing questions like how big he is or how he's like in bed."
"...Those come later." Sakura admitted nearly making Yugito flip off the couch at her stalled, yet sudden response. "But now that we are on that, answer those questions."
Yugito glared at her before shaking her head at the pink haired girl. "Not going to get in on how large my future husband is or how tender of a lover... Dammit!"
Grinning as Yugito let out two key clues to her questions, Sakura merely tapped her fingers. "Ah, so Naruto is quite large then, is he? And yet he is still tender; my that is amazing as I've heard story about guys that are eight, nine inches."
"If I tell you, will you leave afterwards and not tell anyone else?" Yugito growled, knowing the girl was going to trick the information out of her. It was still morning and she just wasn't a morning person.
"Deal." Sakura stated with her grin wider then before as Yugito began to explain EVERYTHING. In fact, it was a little too detailed as Sakura was going to have a hard time getting those images out of her head.
Yugito just grinned as Sakura walked out in a trance, almost wobbling out as if she had just experienced what happened. "Heh, stay out of the kitchen if you can't handle the heat."
(Flashback End)
Now it had been an hour since Sakura left and Yugito was becoming very, very nervous. He was taking too much time to get back. Most meetings didn't last this long, the only expectation to that rule being War Room and Village Council meetings.
Yugito knew that nothing was wrong, but that wasn't the point. She was beginning to panic and she needed him right at this moment. She was half tempted to use one of his kunai to call him to her, but thought otherwise as the two parts of her mind fought, one side being a nervous wreck and the other side being calm and composed.
And to make her nerves even worse, someone had to knock at the door. She didn't want to answer it, mainly because it probably was one of Naruto's friends and if no one answered they wouldn't think twice about it. However, there was another reason for why she didn't want to answer the door.
She happened to know most of Naruto's friends were guys... And she had distrust for every man with the only exception being Naruto. If it was one of his girl friends she could handle that, being at least civil towards her before politely telling them to fuck off.
Seeing the knocking at the door continued she had no choice but to open the door. Whether it was a guy or not, she had to at least tell them Naruto wasn't here. Looking through the peephole, she saw a guy with long black hair, pupil-less eyes and realized he was from the Hyuuga clan.
Thinking about what to say for a moment, Yugito grimaced before speaking through the door, almost cowering from it. "Um... Naruto isn't here right now. If you would come back later or head over to the Fourth's place, he'll be there shortly."
Yugito immediately began to berate herself for sounding so meek and faint-hearted. She never before allowed anyone to see any weakness before yet now here in this village she was coming off as anything but a dominant force that was at least respected for her skills.
"I'm not here to speak with him... I'm here to talk to you." Neji stated from the other side of the door.
"Um... Can it wait till he gets back? I'm not... I... Um..." Yugito stumbled through her words while berating herself for being so weak-hearted as she would have let him in, let him tell her what he had to say and leave before.
Neji, to an extent, could understand why she didn't want to talk to him. He understood rape left scars and one would be feeling weak and insecure around most men and probably hating most of them as well. But, he had to talk to her as this was rather important.
So he was glad when Tenten decided to come to his rescue and bail him out. "Don't worry. I'm here as well. We just want to talk to you about something real quick. He doesn't even have to come in if you don't want him to."
"Well, I kind of do. Some of this is clan business." Neji stated, looking over at Tenten for a moment.
He, however, quickly shut his mouth as the look Tenten gave him was absolutely vile and he didn't want to press her any further. "Yes, but that can wait till Naruto is back as it involves him! Now sit out here like a good boy!"
"I'm not a dog, Tenten. And I have to explain as you don't know the full story either." Neji countered; annoyed that Tenten was treating him as if he was a fifth wheel and he did not appreciate that in the slightest.
Getting annoyed by their bickering and feeling somewhat comfortable that at least a girl was present, Yugito suddenly flung the door open and glared at both. "Shut up already otherwise I'll throw both of you over the damn ledge!"
Briefly looking over the edge, just to see how high it was, Tenten nodded as a couple story fall would hurt. Neji simply nodded as he had been here on a few occasions and had attempted to jump down before, which ended semi-badly as he sprained his ankle.
Looking at both of them, thinking of just pushing them over anyways, Yugito moved out of the door way before motioning for them to enter. After closing the door, she turned to them to see Tenten had sat on the couch while Neji was leaning up against the wall, next to her. "Alright, what is so important that you have to talk to me, not my fiancé?"
Sighing for a moment, thinking twice about this, Neji closed his eyes for a moment to formulate his words before looking at the cat vessel. "This is going to be a gross oversimplification of the problem, but Hinata has forgone her depression and had went straight for revenge... She's going to try and have you either expunged or eliminated as she sees you as a threat."
"Oh, this is just great." Yugito immediately complained rubbing her temples as this day was seeming to get worse and worse by the second. Knowing her luck Naruto would crash in half dead and announce Madara was still alive.
Luckily that didn't happen as she plopped down on a chair and groaned. "So why are you telling me this, Hyuuga? Wouldn't you support your clan heiress and make sure she gets her way?"
"I'm not one to do such a thing. I will protect lady Hinata but Naruto is close friend and I don't want to see anything bad happen to him or someone he cares for. But there is another reason I side with you... She is not herself at the moment. She is lost in grief and cannot see the consequences of her plan." Neji explained as he was loyal to her, it was only to an extent as he would not turn on his friends for her.
Glancing at Neji, expecting him to continue on, Yugito waited for a moment before Tenten surprisingly picked up for him. "I know Hinata is a good person at heart, but she doesn't understand that hurting you will hurt Naruto. She doesn't know that he could very well turn on her and we aren't sure how Hinata will react to that... But whatever her reaction is, it will not be good."
Listening to what they had to say, Yugito closed her eyes and shook her head. "You aren't telling me this for my sake... You are telling so that I'll spare her suffer."
Being surprised by her sudden assessment, Yugito's emerald eyes snapped open as a small flare of deep blue chakra surrounded her. "But let me tell you one thing, I will not spare her any pain if she comes after me as she knows NOTHING of the pain I've endured in my lifetime! There isn't a force in this world that can or will tear me apart from Naruto for any reason, not even death!"
Moments after her declaration, the room was deathly silent, her intent to harm anyone to try such a thing being fully known by the other two in the room. She would spare no quarter.
Sighing, somehow completely able to withstand the killing pressure exerted from Yugito, Neji closed his eyes and nodded. "You are correct. I am here for Hinata's to spare her from suffering. ...But I know that is not possible, so I'm here to simply to tell you of her intentions as I wish no ill will towards you, and especially none to Naruto. We leave, Tenten."
Looking at him for a moment, now that Yugito had restrained herself, Tenten decided to follow as she didn't know what else to do. But as they were about the leave, the door opened and Naruto entered, holding a take-out box and a few cups and bowls before ecstatically getting them. "Neji! Tenten! What are you doing here?"
Shaking his head as Naruto would be Naruto, no matter how much he may have changed, Neji simply bowed slightly as this was official business. "I'm here simply to inform you a diner meeting with Hiashi tonight at six-thirty so it doesn't interfere with your training, lord Naruto."
"Okay, don't call me that again. That bothers me." Naruto stated, shivering a little as he just didn't like that name. Sure, he could accept lord Hokage as that title appealed to him, but he hadn't reached that pinnacle yet so he did not want such a title before his name.
"Just as you always were." Neji stated as he opened the door, ready to head out. "But I must tell you, I'm unsure if Hinata will be at the event and if she is, be warned. That is all. I'll see you tonight."
Understanding what he was getting at, Naruto nodded as he waved to him. "Alright then, see you later Neji. Take care, Tenten and tell your parents hello for me. I might need them for a job soon..."
Tenten stopped for a moment and looked at Naruto as if he had a second head before shivering at that thought. "Alright, I'll tell them. Just make sure to bring one when you come over."
Soon as she left, following Neji, Naruto closed the door before turning to Yugito, handing her one of the cups. "Sorry I'm late, but I thought you might be hungry. Oh, and I got you some coffee just as you like it."
All of her tension at what she had just been told dropped and she smiled at Naruto. His presence just seemed to make most of her worries go away in a blink. It was because he seemed oblivious, but she knew him far too well and grimaced. "How much did you hear?"
"The entire thing. I kind of followed them home and I think Neji sensed me, but not until you let him in." Naruto admitted before passing a bowl over to her and sat besides her, opening the box to reveal an assortment of different bagels, donuts and all of the sort.
"And you aren't worried? She could cause a lot of trouble, being the princess of the Hyuuga clan." Yugito explained before seeing the said assortment and pulled out a few pink glazed donuts and began tearing through them ravenously.
Eating a cinnamon roll, Naruto shook his head and sighed. "I am. She doesn't know the power and influence she possesses and now she'll be using them to their fullest extent. But at the same time, the old hag and older hag holds more power and influence so we are rather safe."
Nodding as Tsunade and Koharu held a lot of power within Konoha, Tsunade being the Hokage after all, Yugito ate at a slower pace before looking straight at her lover. "What if she starts using the underground her and even worse, what if she comes after me and the twins?"
"I will deal with her if that time comes." Naruto answered with no hesitation, looking into her emerald eyes with a straight face.
With that one look, Yugito simply nodded as she sipped on her coffee. She knew what was going through his mind. It was just as he said before they ever arrived. If anyone would try anything against her, he wouldn't hesitate and use everything he possessed to stop them.
And now, it was truer then ever. As he wasn't only protect her. He was protecting the twins.
Walking alone through the streets of Konoha, Hinata sighed. Her resolve had lessened dramatically after seeing Naruto in the streets earlier. Just seeing how happy he was made her think twice about trying anything against is fiancée. He deserved happiness, even if it wasn't her that he was with.
It hurt so much just to think that, but from just a glance at him she could read the expressions of his face. He was content, excited and above all the pure joy he was expressing made her heart fall. He wanted to be with the blonde girl more then he wanted to be with her.
The pain of that thought almost drove her back to her resolve to go through, but now she was unsure of what she wanted to do. She wanted to be with Naruto more then anything else, even her own welfare. However, she also wanted him to be happy no matter what and that was causing her giving her even more grief.
Struggling with the turmoil within her mind, Hinata took a deep breath to regain her composure. She needed a clear head to think of what she needed to do. She could not make a decision that could jeopardize not only her, but her clan, Naruto and the entire leaf village.
Deciding that the best place to come and think was on the Hokage monument, she sat on top of the fourth's head just as she had seen Naruto do so many times. It truly was relaxing, looking over the city and seeing everyone in it and how carefree they seemed to be.
Sighing, this didn't make her feel any better at all. While it made her feel worse about what she wanted to do, she still wanted to go through with it but now she could see what could happen and all the things that could go wrong.
"I can help you, if you wish." A voice suddenly spoke, catching Hinata off guard and forcing her into a battle stance.
Activating her Byukugan and seeing the new presence, Hinata turned to him before her eyes faded back to normal. "Oh, council member Danzo. I didn't know it was you. Forgive my hostility."
"It is fine, girl." Danzo stated as he looked down at the teenage girl, being much taller then she was. Looking over the city and taking the view in, he finally spoke. "I know what troubles you girl... And I can help you."
Taken back by what he said, millions of thoughts began going through Hinata's head like how he knew what she was thinking and similar themes. Finding her voice, she spoke softly as she gave up at him, giving him a look of mistrust. "How do you know of that and why would you want to help me?"
Chuckling at the girl, he paused for a moment before he responded. "It is easy to read what an adolescent girl is thinking about when their crush breaks their heart. It is a something that someone of my age finds hard to watch and I can't bare to see someone as beautiful and gifted as you despair."
Hinata couldn't believe him entirely. He seemed up to something as it seemed he had something to gain from her but he wouldn't come to her without being prepared with something to offer. Narrowing her eyes, Hinata took a step from the man. "I have nothing of use for you, so what is it that you want of me?"
Figuring she wouldn't trust him so easily, probably due to her father as he and Hiashi did not get along very well, Danzo shook his head. "I'm simply here to repair my relations with your clan, that is all. Or at least that is what you want to hear of me, isn't it?"
Surprising Hinata, Danzo continue on as he had more to say. "You see, your father and I did not get along and he along with the Forth got rid of my Root project despite its effectiveness. Because of this I've had to work with a much smaller group in the dark and tarnish my public image despite everything I do to protect my homeland. So needless to say, I am bitter."
"However, with the future of the Hyuuga clan on my side or at the very least funding from your clan, I can begin to work in the open again and show everyone I'm not a traitor like Orochimaru. ...I do not wish for my image to stay as is and I need your help for that, princess of the Hyuuga." Danzo finished explaining, looking down and into Hinata's pupil-less eyes.
Listening to his words, Hinata could tell from the small details of his face that he was not lying. It was rather humbling, thinking the old man was up to something. He probably was, but she could at the very least tell whatever he was doing was for the best of their home.
"As I said before, what is it that you want of me? I'm not the head of my clan yet so therefore I cannot do anything for you right now." Hinata stated once more as she saw nothing that she could do for him.
"Ah, but there is something you can do for me now. Whether you are aware of it or not, you hold a lot of influence being the heir of the most prestigious clan within Konoha. Many people are willing to listen to you, even if they do not know you. It is that what I need from you and I will give you what you want most." Danzo cunningly responded, his lip twitching slightly as the girl was listening to him.
Hinata's face fell as she thought of what he said. Every time Kiba got into a fight with someone on the street, she broke it up with a simple apology and every time it worked. Every time someone did something she didn't liked and she told them to stop they did, within the village of course.
How could she have been so blind to it before? They didn't stop for any reason; they stopped because of who she was. She had always had power and she never even knew it. Maybe that was why her father was so upset at her progress this entire time. Before now she couldn't see it and now that she knew of the influence she possessed, whether it be they feared wrath from her clan or wanted to stay on the Hyuuga's good side.
"You mean... I could finally be with... I could be with Naruto and nothing will get in between us?" Hinata softly spoke; fidgeting slightly at the mere thought of being with the one she desired so.
Danzo only smirked at her before nodding. "As long as you help me regain my image, I will guarantee he will kneel before you, asking you to marry him instead of the one he is with now."
At his words, Hinata smiled darkly before nodding. "I will do as you wish me to just as long as he's mine."
"Deal."
Today was not a very good day for Tsunade. Not only did she get called into a surprise meeting with the council, now Naruto and Shikamaru were there and neither of them wanted to be there at all. Both had obvious reasons, Naruto ready to kill for being called away from his cuddling time and Shikamaru ready to strangle as he took a nap after watching the clouds.
"Alright, whoever fucking called this meeting is going to learn first hand how destructive my Rasenshuriken is." Naruto growled out, having not even bothered with a shirt this time as he wasn't planning on getting dressed until his meeting with the Hiashi in two hours.
Whoever it was that did call the meeting was not talking, which was a rather smart idea. They either didn't want to test Naruto or didn't want to be disemboweled in a hundred different ways. However, someone had to speak otherwise the entire meeting would be a waste of time.
Sighing out loud, Tsunade simply glared at Naruto. "As appealing as it is to rip the bastard that called us here into shreds, I believe it is a rather important issue at hand. At least if it isn't head will be rolling!" At the end, Tsunade was shaking her fist at the council, she too being irritated as she was woken from her usual midday nap on her papers.
However, there apparently was a council member missing as he entered the room late. "Sorry for being late. I had some business to attend to."
Smirking mentally as no one questioned this, Danzo laid back into his chair before speaking. "Once again, sorry for calling all of you here as I know most of you rather would not be here on a Saturday afternoon, but I have some pressing matters that I must address to all of you."
Stopping Naruto from doing what he had promised to do the one that called the meeting, by punching him down into the floor, Tsunade groaned as this would not be good. Whenever Danzo called for a meeting is mostly about black-opts and calling attention to himself, trying to draw favor so he could either do something or try to pitch his name in as the next Hokage.
Ignoring Tsunade's groan, Danzo coughed to make sure all attention was on him before unraveling a scroll and passing to other council members. "From what scouts I have, I have learned that the Sound is in disarray from Orochimaru's death at the hands of Uchiha Sasuke."
Naruto suddenly perked up. This guy had information on his ex-teammate and even if he didn't have the same feelings for Sakura as he did before, a promise was a promise. He would bring him back, but not for her promise. He made a promise to himself that he would bring the wayward Uchiha back.
"My scout wasn't able to follow him long; however, he has learned a few vital facts. The first is Sasuke is building a small unit however the purpose of that unit is unknown at this time. His next goal is to find word of Itachi as nothing has been heard of him, for obvious reason. Finally and most disturbing, he captured our unit that was coming back to confirm our young potential Hokage's story."
Growling, not liking that he doubted him at all as all they had to do was to check his mind, Naruto stayed otherwise silent as he continued listening as Danzo still had more to say. "He now knows that Itachi is no longer among the living. Because of this I believe we need to upgrade Sasuke's threat level as he very well may become a threat to the village, looking for answers and there is no doubt from what my scout found out Sasuke has become very powerful."
Finally having the scroll passed to him, reaching him and Shikamaru last as they were only potential candidates for Hokage, Naruto narrowed his eyes at how detailed everything was. It was just a little more then he expected a scout to find out. This was more like something a spy that was deeply embedded into another village and he just made it back home.
Still, he said nothing as he turned to Tsunade before speaking, his voice revealing the turmoil he was feeling. "No matter what threat level he's placed at, I want to head that mission whether it be to bring him back or to finish the job."
Looking at Naruto for a moment, stunned by his maturity as a small part of her always saw the same young boy she always imagined him as, Tsunade wasn't sure what to say. Naruto was more then qualified to lead such a mission and it would be a good way to show his determination to protect his home.
"Naruto, as much as we all agree you are more then skilled enough for such a job, as many of us watched your spar with Tsunade, I worry that your past with him will keep you from using your judgment properly." Shikaku stated looking at Naruto, knowing what he was truly capable of now but worried knowing Sasuke could bring forth old memories.
Nodding as he expected as much, Naruto turned to Shikaku before responding. "Yes, that is true but I'm not the same person I was before. I can make such a decision as to execute him on the spot if he unreasonable. It would pain me greatly but I will not repeat that mistake again and let him get away, as Jiraiya did with Orochimaru."
While many were impressed, outside of those that dislike him which only was a few, Danzo simply looked at him for a moment before throwing in his piece. "I don't believe you can make such a decision, Uzumaki. It also would be a bad idea to let you go at the moment as you are currently under counseling and could be a risk on the field."
Growling deeply, Naruto kept his composure and his eyes the same color as he gazed straight into Danzo eyes. "Don't play dirty with me and use the one blemish on my record against me as I know enough on you to have your strip of all of your place of power."
Danzo simply huffed at him, not believing him in the slightest. "While I admit I don't have the greatest reputation on the block and have done some things some may question, I do everything for this village..."
"What about the destruction of the Hidden Village in the Woods?" Naruto immediately responded, his face stern as he didn't back down from Danzo's gave before speaking again. "Or shall I'll tell everyone about your implants? I bet everyone will be interested where you got those."
Even if he was feeling rather alarmed by how Naruto knew of this, he didn't show it in the slightest as everyone's gaze was suddenly upon him. He simply met Naruto's gaze with a fiercer one. "I do not know what implants you are talking about, however, the incident with the Wood is unfortunate. They had planned an attack immediately after our confrontation with the Sand and Sound attacked us and I launched a preemptive attack approved by the majority of this council."
Naruto kept his gaze before finally breaking his gaze with him and rolled his eyes before turning back to Tsunade. "If that is all, we're here for I rather not argue with the corrupt old fuck and need to get back home to my future wife..."
"I also have an issue with that. Law forbids a marriage between another from outside the village for at least five years and it completely forbids marriage for any potential Hokage to be married to anyone that is an outside influence." Danzo continued, not even flustered by Naruto's attempted verbal attacks on his reputation.
Tsunade simply shrugged as she simply turned to him, getting tired of his antics as well. "As I'm Hokage, I can easily overturn such a law. And as every here probably knows, my great grandfather was married to an outsider as you call them so it isn't a problem."
"Lady Tsunade, I hate to say this but you don't have that power. The law cannot be overturn just by you as the Nidaime wanted the entire council to have a say in such a matter as it was for village protection." Danzo continued, confident in his abilities and planting his first seed to help his newest supporter.
"This is making my brain hurt." Shikamaru complained, many of the council agreeing before he sighed and offered an idea. "So, seeing as we have the entire council here, why not just take a vote on allowing it or not. This is a rather trivial matter and we should just get it over with."
Not liking how the boy suddenly spoke, being silent before, Tsunade nodded as she agreed with his assessment. "Alright, all of those in favor raise their hands. Those not in favor, leave your hands down so I can get a count."
Counting those who hands were up, Tsunade nodded before shrugging her shoulders. "It is in favor of overruling such a ludicrous law, 7-3. We'll come back later to change that law to allow exceptions. If that is everything, this meeting is adjourned. Naruto, Shikamaru, meeting at Naruto's new house in ten."
Seeing everything was over, Naruto disappeared in a flash while everyone else just exited the normal way, through a door. However, Danzo stayed on his own looking down at the floor where the Hokage and her two apprentices stood. That... Was not what he had planned on.
The boy was a threat to his operations and if he knew as much as he did, it would be a very, very bad thing. What made him feel worse was that there was a good possibility Itachi spilled to him what happened during the Uchiha massacre and that would be a very bad thing, even more so if Sasuke learned of it.
There was also something else that bothered him. The Uzumaki was a little too confident for his tastes but he backed off at the end, just as Jiraiya did when he started uncovering his operation. He had always tried to exterminate the white haired sage but after a while, he was a necessity and Jiraiya must have believed the same as he never turned in his information to the Third.
Something suddenly came to him and Danzo became further disturbed. Immediately he stood up and exited the council's chambers. He had to confirm this and if it was confirmed, he would be in dear trouble.
Waiting for Naruto, Yugito felt his presence as knew he had come home. Sure, she said she would have waited for him in bed, seeing they were tired from everything that had happened recently, but she thought it would be good if she had everything set up when he got home.
Needless to say that didn't take too long as Naruto didn't have many possessions. However, she was immediately distracted by the stereo in the living room and the numerous CDs that were owned. Many were older, but some of them were rare gyms and it was as if she had found some sort of holy artifact as she held out a single case and had the CD playing seconds later.
So when Naruto flashed in, he noticed Naruto randomly dancing with no beat whatsoever, not that he could do any better. But hearing the music, Naruto immediately began to dancing with her. She immediately accepted him leaning back into him and shaking her hips to the beat. "Sorry, but I thought I would check everything out."
"That's fine, babe. However, we'll have company over soon. I think Tsunade wants to have a word with me with what I said about Danzo." Naruto stated, nuzzling his neck into her collar bone before lightly nipping her there.
Slightly jumping, Yugito grinned at him for a moment before looking thoughtful. "Danzo... That names sound familiar for some reason. Wait... Wait. Isn't he was one of the guys Itachi said ordered him to kill his entire family as they were planning a coup d'état?"
"Yeah and I kind of told some things I knew about him in front of him... And the rest of the council. Needless to say that's what the hag if coming over for." Naruto commented sheepishly, grinning widely despite the glare Yugito was giving him.
However, his grin didn't last as he was gripping the back of the head, rubbing it slightly. "I told you not to call me a hag!"
Suddenly, Tsunade took a step back as Yugito blew a casket as she jumped in front of her, both of her temples flaring. "YOU COULD HAVE KNOCKED! For all you know Naruto and I could have been going at it on the couch! SO GO BACK OUTSIDE AND KNOCK!"
Needless to say, the pineapple haired jounin behind Tsunade walked outside and closed the door before knocking on it. Naruto sighed and dropped his head as he opened to door for Shikamaru. "You didn't have to that. Even if she is infuriated, she's just venting out."
"I don't chance it. You would understand if you lived with my mother long as I have... She has some severe punishments if you don't listen and do what she says." Shikamaru responded, shivering as he entered the house before looking over at Yugito with a little fear on his face.
Regaining her barring, Tsunade shook her head at the blonde cat vessel. "Seeing after what happened to you and knowing you're pregnant, I wouldn't think you would even think about being so promiscuous, even if he is your husband to be."
Still twitching at Tsunade's entrance, Yugito slowly slid over to Naruto as he sat on the love seat, which was aligned in the middle of a formation of furniture that was meant for a meeting. "Can you get this over with as I want some free time before going out to diner at the Hyuuga's place?"
Not going to deny a young couple of such time, seeing as it was precious; Tsunade nodded and took her seat in the couch beside the love seat while Shikamaru seated himself on the other couch. "Naruto, this is something I didn't bother to ask you before but I must know... Did you inherit Jiraiya's network?"
"I have. Itachi showed me how everything works in similar systems so I've been using it on my way back here to gather information about what's going on and for protection." Naruto explained as he glanced over towards Tsunade, having a feeling this would come up sooner or later.
Frowning for a moment, Tsunade nodded as it was appropriate for the pupil to inherit his master's legacy so it wasn't too surprising. Just in this case it was a massive spy network that happened to keep Konoha informed of everything that was going on. "I suspected as much, but why didn't you tell me of this before?"
Sighing for a moment, hanging his arm over Yugito as she cuddled up against him as she was still rather uncomfortable with other people, Naruto shook his head. "Because there was many things of his network he didn't let you know of as you wouldn't believe it he even had his spies her in Konoha to weed out traitors and for other reasons as well..."
Hearing him trail of at the end, Shikamaru thought about what had happened earlier in the council's chambers before figuring something out. "He was spying on... The council itself to make sure... To make sure he could keep them in check and keep them clean."
"Yes. That is one of the reason his spies are here. The other... Is to keep an eye on Danzo's activities as he's never trusted him and for good reason." Naruto answered as he looked over at Shikamaru before turning to Tsunade.
Tsunade didn't look too surprised as she had always expects Danzo to be up to something. She simply couldn't get anything on him and despite all her efforts, Jiraiya would never tell her anything he had on him. "I figured as much. I knew many of our council members have other agendas and I knew Danzo was never loyal..."
"No, everything he does is to protect this village. That is why Jiraiya never told you." Naruto interrupted, surprising Tsunade before continuing. "While many of his activities are questionable by moral standards and the law, there is no doubt he loves this village and will give everything to protect it. However, lately..."
"From what we learned, he is considering usurping you and becoming the Rokudaime." Yugito continued on for Naruto, having been used as a messenger on multiple occasions since arriving in the village.
The current Hokage did not like that at all and as her fish clenched tightly and the room tensed, Naruto spoke once more. "He won't act now, simply because he doesn't have the power to do so as he will attempt to do so legally as no one will accept him if he goes through underground channels. As such, he's supposedly looking for a key to help his public image."
Listening, Tsunade was not liking what she heard. She couldn't do anything if he was attempting to attain the position of Hokage legally. If he was doing it illegally, she could do something about it. But she could also... "We could stop him if you were to give some of what you have on him."
"I can't do that. At least, not now. Not until I can at least confirmed he had a connection with Orochimaru as if we can prove that... Well, even if he doesn't lose the power he has he won't ever rise and become Hokage." Naruto stated as he turned to Shikamaru before turning back to Tsunade. "I know there was at least one time they met since the snake was an outlaw... And that was for those Sharingan implanted into his new arm."
"WHAT?" Tsunade yelled out, never having expect that in a million years. She knew Danzo wanted to be as powerful as he could be, but to have Sharingan embedded into an arm that supposedly was none existent was a little too much.
Thinking for a moment, Shikamaru closed his eyes before they opened as something hit him. "That would explain why it felt as if something was trying to hypnotize me when I was looking towards him. He must have been using the Sharingan to try and persuade me onto his side."
"More then likely. I felt the same thing when he was looking at me, but that is probably the one he had implanted legally into his other eye." Naruto commented as he felt a similar experience and he had to figure he didn't use it on the others as they would probably notice it, having past relations with experienced Uchiha's.
Tsunade was trying to keep up, but was having a hard time doing so before taking a deep breath. "So exactly why do we not act now? From what I heard, we have enough to act..."
"Because he has covered his tracks very well and he can prove all those accusations false and remove his prosthetic arm so we won't see the illegal Sharingan he possess. For now, we just have to sit back and wait for a good opportunity to strike." Naruto explained, getting rather tired of this and thinking twice on becoming Hokage as he would have to deal with this for many years to come.
Scratching her head, wishing she had some sake on her at the moment, Tsunade groaned before glaring at Naruto. "Since when have you become so much like the damn pervert? He would have said the same exact same."
"I was his favored pupil." Naruto grinned as he looked over at Tsunade before looking at the time and cursing. "Good grief... We're not going to get any rest..."
He stopped as he heard snoring and looked down to see Yugito was using his lap as a pillow. Naruto began to chuckle at the sight before ruffling her hair. "Scratch that. I'm not going to get any rest. That's typical."
Smiling at his friend, Shikamaru stood up before bowing and exiting as he knew the meeting was over as Tsunade stayed seated, taking in the scene before her. Finally standing up, she shook her head one last time. "Alright, I'll make sure to keep an eye on him and see if there is anything I can do to help you."
"Thanks, hag." Naruto smirked as Tsunade twitched before walking off, giving him the bird as she exited the room which in turn made him laugh and wake the sleeping Yugito. "Come on, we got to get dressed for the diner, love kitten."
Punching Naruto in the arm, in which he faked being hurt from her hit, Yugito grumbled a little before looking up at him with half dazed eyes. "How many times have I told you not to call me a kitten, kitty-kat or anything like that?"
Naruto simply laughed before bringing his face to hers, nuzzling his nose against her before bringing his lips to hers. Breaking the kiss, he placed his finger on his lips and smiled. "Just as many times as I've called you a meow-meow."
Glaring at him for a moment, Yugito nuzzled more into him before sighing. She wished they didn't have to go anywhere tonight. She wanted him alone tonight.
For one of those rare times in Naruto's life, he was truly uncomfortable and unlike all the other times before he couldn't act out to break the uncomfortable silence. To make things worse, Yugito was beginning to fidget and look around nervously, signs that she was beginning to panic.
Placing his hand onto hers, if not just to comfort her, he looked over to her before gently kissed her cheek and whispered into her ear. "I'm here, baby. I'm here so everything is alright."
Watching this reaction and seeing how Naruto acted with the new comer from the Cloud, Hiashi was a little upset knowing how much Hinata fell for the boy and how much him coming back with her hurt his daughter. However, there was no falseness with their actions and from just his touch her smallest muscles beginning to relax and she calmed down.
Not going to keep the tense atmosphere up, having seen what he truly wanted to see, Hiashi took a bite of his meal. "Uzumaki, I've called you here to explain a few things and express some of my opinions about things that have been happening recently. But first, Hanabi, why hasn't Hinata come for diner? I thought you went to get her."
Hanabi sighed as she sat down besides her father at her plate before shaking her head. "I'm sorry, father. She didn't seem to be hungry and was very tired. And I don't think it would be best for her to be here right now."
If he had been a normal person, Hiashi would have been very irritated at Hanabi's last comment as there was no doubt they knew of Hinata's attitude towards this whole affair between Naruto and Yugito. However, he simply berated her. "There is no need to say such things around guests, even if they already know of Hinata's condition."
"So you sent Neji over to tell Yugito of Hinata's attentions." Naruto stated as fact, narrowing his eyes lightly as even he had to wonder why her father would do such a thing.
Taking yet another bite, he waited till he finished and swallowed before explaining. "I care for Hinata's sake and this would come back to hurt her. However, this is another thing I doubt she has realized. She has a major influence over the village thanks to her being next in line to become head of our clan."
"This is also a reason I've called you here for. You must realize that this clan holds a lot of political power and no Hokage has ever been rise to their position with our support." Hiashi added, informing Naruto of the importance of his visit here.
Frowning as he heard this, Naruto couldn't believe that information was entirely accurate. "Tsunade is Hokage and I don't remember anyone giving her support before becoming Hokage as if I remember, I was the reason she took the job."
"That is true, but we had decided before that only Jiraiya or Tsunade could become Hokage and no one challenged my authority except for the three advisors to the Hokage and even then only one did not sided with us. Our political pull is now greater then even thanks to being the last massive clan within Konoha's border." Hiashi explain, letting him know that he had a part in choosing Sarutobi's successors.
Becoming even further worried, as he still really didn't understand politics to much, Naruto was trying to come up with something to say before he gave up. "Ah, whatever. It matters not if I have your or your clan's support as nothing will stop me from becoming Hokage."
Smiling at Naruto side, Yugito kept her manners and kept her physical contact limited as her hand on his thigh. It was hard not to show her affection, as she was a physical person and her fiancé's determination made her feel, at the very least, that this was the right choice despite how tired they were.
Meeting Naruto's gaze, Hiashi simply nodded as he knew of the boy's determination and there really was nothing that could stop him from accomplishing on what he set out to do. "That much I know, but I have to let you know I didn't like you... At first. Now, especially from what I've seen of you know you have matured into an acceptable man that is worthy of such a title."
"But there is a problem as I will give both you my support, as I prefer the Hokage to be someone with a passionate drive, my time of ruling over the Hyuuga clan is nearing an end and Hinata will become the clan head. ...You must patch things up with her soon otherwise you could lose support of our clan and things can become very difficult." Hiashi explained.
Sighing as that was the last thing he wanted to do right now, especially after hearing what she was determined to do, Naruto hung his head. "I don't know what to do with her. You know as well as I do that I can be around her for very long and without Yugito around, I can't suppress that side of me."
Hiashi nodded back, knowing what happened thanks to Kurenai and the other counselors. "I do and I do not want you alone with her. However, it must be done soon otherwise someone else might act upon her vulnerability and cause some great problems for all of us. As you probably know, there are those within this village that seek to use her power to take over."
Frowning for a moment, Yugito exchanged a glance with Naruto as the same thought went through their head. Both didn't like that thought in the slightest, but there was also no reason to jump to conclusions either.
Noticing their glance, Hiashi felt somewhat worried even if he didn't show it. He had heard what Naruto had said in the chambers and it seemed he had a good amount of dirt on Danzo but from that they exchanged it seemed that he might be up to something and that was never good.
Coughing to bring attention to him, Hiashi kept his neutral expression before speaking. "As I kind of figured from your displays before the council these last two times you know of this. However, I must tell you that by doing so you are giving them reason to use anything they can against you. So I must tell you, watch your back."
"I know. I have to be careful but they need to be worried about me if they even think I'm the same boy I was before it would be a huge mistake." Naruto glanced straight at Hiashi, his eyes flaring a little with Kyuubi's chakra.
Nodding as he focused his attention on his diner, as everyone did, diner was finished and the young couple was ready. "Remember what I said, Uzumaki and watch your surroundings. You'll never know when you're being watched."
Bowing, Naruto gave a half-hearted smile before nodded. "I will and thank you. ...I'll try and talk to Hinata soon as I can."
Returning the bow, Hiashi watched as Naruto was escorted out of the room before Hanabi finally spoke, frowning as she looked up at her father. "Father, I don't think Hinata will care if he talks to her or not. She seems..."
"I know, I know. However, I'm going to have a talk with her. There are some things she needs to know." Hiashi told his younger daughter before turning around and heading to his other daughter's room.
Knocking on her door, Hiashi frowned as there wasn't an answer. Knocking once again, just to make sure she wasn't just sleeping, he slid the door open before his face fell immediately as he noticed the window open and Hinata was no where to be found.
Entering, looking for a clue to where she had gone, he frowned as he saw no sign of a struggle. That was bothering him as if Hinata left on her own... "This isn't good. Has someone gotten to her already?"
"Are you absolutely sure of this, Sai?" Danzo asked as he sat in his office reading a scroll he had been given, his chair turned away from his desk as Sai stood on the other side.
Sai simply nodded as he looked at the back of the chair. "I have no doubt of it. I, however, have some doubts on what he truly knows of your operations. There is no doubt he knows what the toad sage did but even he didn't know the entirety of it."
"He was with Itachi, Sai. Itachi was the one person that knew more of my operations then Jiraiya and I'm worried that rat told him of things he should now. And if that is true, I cannot allow him to have any contact with Sasuke otherwise everything will be ruined." Danzo responded as put his scroll away before crossing his fingers.
"I could try and get close to him or that girl to find out what he knows. And if worse comes to worse I can take care of him if you need me to." Sai offered a solution to his commander.
Danzo didn't respond at first as he was still going over his options. Closing his head, he nodded. "It would be best if you could get close to him. But if he knows what I believe he does eliminating him will not be easy. But to make him cooperative if he does, we will hold his little girl hostage and during that time my newest apprentice can make her move."
Not sure what he was talking about, Sai looked at the back of Danzo's chair for a before it turned to him as he gazed over at him. "I want you to have Hinata with you because it will make it easier to get closer to him. He still sees Hinata as a good friend and doesn't know she's one of use now."
"How am I suppose to get close to the Hyuuga heiress? They know I work for you and won't let me onto their premises and she almost always has someone with her." Sai wondered as getting into their complex would be a feat on its own as how well they guarded it.
Danzo simply smirked as he looked behind him, into she shadows revealing someone had been standing there the entire time. "I don't believe that will be a problem, will it Hinata?"
From the shadows behind Danzo, Hinata stepped forward and gaze straight at Sai, who took a step back surprised at what he saw. "Just as I said before, as long as you hold out your end of the deal, it won't be."
A/N: Hope you enjoyed the latest update. These chapters haven't really been how I wanted them, but the story is writing itself right now and I'm going with it. To be honest, I think there are only three more chapters left but I might be a chapter or two off as time will begin to speed up the next few chapters.
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