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(Outside of the village)
Naruto wore his usual outfit of black shirt and white pants and his orange cloak with black flames on it. He had nothing else on but a small bag of weapons behind him. He was snarling at everything he could see, he was a bit mad at what happened just a while ago and still had it on his mind. It was dark, probably nightfall, he went unprepared to leave the village after a certain message that an ANBU alerted him with.
It caused a lot of complications for this day and none of it was planned out accordingly.
He was practically missing his celebration with his friends at the Barbecue house by now and he knew that somehow things just got worse. Hinata must be so hurt that he couldn't attend the party but knew that she would understand the situation, after all they were together now.
Sakura would have his head once he returns to the village soon but he left for a reason. He could remember countless times he tried thinking about it, thinking about that very memory that makes him want to undo what he did. Mainly leaving the village, what he did was suicidal and that only few knew where he was headed. He hated having do things like this but he had no choice what so ever.
"Damn it!"
Naruto stopped and started ruffling his head. He was far away from the village by now and he was headed directly to the Hidden Rain where the ANBU stated he should be. He looked back and forth to check whether someone was following him or not but resorted to just keep moving forward. Nobody would dare defy his orders.
"What did I do to deserve this cat and mouse chase?" Naruto sighed as he kept walking further into the Hidden Rain.
"I'm so glad it's not raining here yet, one of the luckiest things today besides spending time with Hina-chan...like Shikamaru would say it's too troublesome."
FLASHBACK
(Ichiraku Ramen shop)
Hinata and Naruto were shocked to see Ino, Sakura and Sai behind them. Naruto couldn't help but blush and try not to stare at the three. He didn't want them to know just yet, he'd like for it to be a surprise for the moment and just spend his time with Hinata alone. Hinata didn't want the others to find out as well so she kept quiet. Ino and Sakura wondered why the two didn't even greet them.
"You guys...?" Naruto's eyes widened.
"Naruto, it's good to find you and Hinata here!" Ino smirked, she wanted the gossip. "So why are you and Hinata here? Come on, you can tell me...us, I mean...seriously we don't know..haha..."
"Ino, don't over do it!" Sakura glared. "Naruto, what do you say?"
"Well..." Naruto tried to think of an excuse. "I saw...uh...Hinata somewhere near her house and saw she was alone and had nothing to do and I was alone as well and I wanted some company to go here...and she came along like I asked her too...right Hinata?"
"A lie?" Sai whispered to Sakura but she brushed him off. "Quiet Sai!"
Naruto didn't want to say Hina-chan or else it might give the three the idea that their dating, Naruto and Hinata weren't that ready to spread the word that their together. Even if they might have discussed this already back at Hinata's house, they weren't physically prepared for anything. They could feel the atmosphere getting thicker inside the shop as tension begins to build up.
"Naruto-kun asked me to come with him..." Hinata blurted out blushing. "He...said that he was lonely and...I decided to join him because I too was...lonely and hungry. Th-that's a-all..."
"Is that so Hinata?" Sakura asked. "Are you absolutely sure that's what happened? You're not lying to us, are you?"
"Is there something you know that we don't Sakura-chan?" Naruto wondered, he can't be easily fooled. He knew from the beginning someone was following them. He's the Hokage, of course he'd know. "You three look like you've seen something that shouldn't be..."
"I'm not sure...Is there Ino?" Sakura interrupted.
"No, Sakura. Absolutely not! Sai?" Ino turned to Sai.
"Nothing at all."
Ino, Sakura,Sai, Teuchi, and Ayame knew this was a lie. They all heard what has been happening and they need not say more to humiliate the two any further, they'll just get it out during the party but the other two don't know it was suppose to be a secret which makes things much more fun for them to mess with. However Naruto and Hinata weren't up to their kind of jokes, they just want some peace and quiet.
"Are you sure about that Hinata and Hokage-sama?" Ayame smirked and crossed her arms. "I just heard a while ago that you two were taking things slow and your somewhat dating each other now."
"I didn't say that! What makes you think I said any of that nonsense?" Naruto flinched turning to Hinata for some help. "Did you hear me say that Hi-Hina..ta?"
"N-no..." She blushed. "I don't think so!"
"Didn't you call her Hina-chan?" Teuchi started laughing, Naruto pouted and looked at Sakura, Ino and Sai who were snickering from the background laughing at both of them.
They never felt so humiliated.
"This better be important for you three to disrupt our meal!" Naruto angrily spoke and finished his Ramen. "What do you three want? This better be worth it from disrupting me."
"No thank you for finishing the papers?" Sakura asked smiling at him cracking her fists. "You know that I've done it for you so you can spend the day off and did you know how long it is to do that..."
"Oh! I almost forgot about that, thanks Sakura-chan...I wouldn't be out of the office if it weren't for your help." He tried to calm down. "So tell me why you three decide to follow me here?"
"We got bored and..." Ino bit her lips. "Look we just bumped into you guys here, yeah that's it, I was with Forehead girl here and we were thinking about visiting Sai and then a lot of things happened and we invited people..." Things began to get awkward."Look, you get what I mean!"
"So there's nothing wrong then?" Hinata wondered. "Nothing wrong happened right? If there is..."
"Are you two coming to the party?" Sai asked to back Ino and Sakura. "We were invited by Sakura. A celebration for Naruto becoming the Rokudaime Hokage."
Hinata smiled.
"Yes, we will be coming and you see...Naruto-kun asked me specifically to come and that...he will fetch me later at my house. I can't wait for the party Sakura-san, I can't believe you can throw a party on your own in such short notice with no preparations what so ever."
"That's right Hinata, I can't wait for both of you to come." Sakura's eyes twitched, she tried hiding her anger.
Her inner voice started speaking in her mind. "I CAN THROW A PARTY ON MY OWN WITHOUT YOUR HELP! SHAANAAROOO! TAKE THAT!"
"That's a relief..." Hinata smiled.
Naruto and Hinata felt so humiliated and awkward, their first date wasn't going so well as they expect it to be. It got even worse when someone wanted to speak with Naruto. It was one of the ANBU's that Naruto specially assigned a mission with. Ino, Sai, Sakura and Hinata wondered what else could be so important that an ANBU appear out in the open.
The ANBU had a white mask with red markings and looked like a raven, he wore a white sleeveless shirt and black pants and had 2 swords and scrolls behind him. Everyone stared at the ANBU and Naruto glared.
"Hokage-sama." The ANBU spoke.
"Say no more, we'll discuss this in y office in a few minutes. No word from anyone, keep hidden." Naruto ordered.
The ANBU nodded at Naruto and disappeared, Naruto turned to Teuchi and Ayame who were eying him suspiciously. Naruto tried to look the same but his body felt so tensed and disturbed. Something was making him that way, although he tried his best to keep himself from rampaging outside.
"Thanks for the meal, jii-san. You can just put it on my tab, I have to go." Then he turned to Hinata. "Come with me, I have to tell you something. It can't wait any longer"
He grabbed her arm and practically dragged her out. Hinata followed silently until they were able to head through a few corners leaving the rest back at Ichiraku Ramen. Naruto stopped and turned to Hinata smiling sadly. Ino, Sai and Sakura stared at the empty road where Naruto and Hinata left through but Sakura was able to recover and ran after them.
Ino tried to pull Sakura and stop her from chasing the two but Sakura pushed her and she fell. Sakura continued to walk, Sai helped Ino up and Ino wanted to follow but Sai shook his head and placed a hand on her shoulder leaving to the other direction. Sakura ran and caught up to Naruto and Hinata. Sakura pulled Naruto which made him stop and stare at her, his hand still holding Hinata's arm.
"Sakura-san..." Hinata whispered.
"What's so important Naruto?" Sakura wondered.
"This is important, Sakura-chan look it's because..."
"You're just going to leave? Why the rush? Me, Ino and Sai just got here to talk to you and just because an ANBU appeared you're already getting worked up on. Is it a threat? Somebody needs our help? You can tell me...I might be able to help you out."
"It's not that Sakura-chan, it's far more complicated than you think."
"Then tell me...I can understand perfectly." Sakura pleaded. "Please Naruto."
"I can't, it's not for you to know about."
"DAMN IT NARUTO!" Sakura shouted. "JUST TELL ME WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND! Don't leave me hanging, you know you can tell me everything. Were friends and friends tell each other what's wrong."
"I assigned that ANBU for a reason which is classified and not allowed to be revealed within your ranking status more over because I don't want to reveal it to you just yet or you might end up doing something that you would regret." Naruto said. "I care about your safety just as much as I care about everyone else in this village. Don't get me wrong..."
"What makes you think I would do something inappropriate?" Sakura crossed her arms. "I'm capable of protecting myself."
"That's just it Sakura-chan, if you find out about that very information, you would probably break down. I don't want to sound mean Sakura-chan but It isn't something you should know. I'm forced not to tell you about it for the same reason which is why I'm not letting you in on it."
"What?" Sakura couldn't believe what she was hearing.
"I'm Sorry about all of this but me and Hina-chan have to go. I should leave as fast as I can, I can't make that ANBU wait any longer, if I do, I'd regret it." Naruto tried walking away holding Hinata once more but he was yet again forced to stop by Sakura who jumped and blocked his path to the office.
"So that's it..." Sakura gritted her teeth.
"..."
"Because of my ranking status you can't even tell me what's going on even if we are friends. Because it's highly classified that you can't say it to me anymore. I'm your freaking assistant Naruto and your closest teammate and the girl you had a crush on before! Don't tell me it doesn't mean anything to you anymore that you can't understand what I'm capable of doing.~
~I should also know about these things. You know me well enough." Sakura retorted and looked at Hinata. "Were friends Naruto but I have a feeling you're going to tell Hinata all about the situation, am I right?."
"I do know you well enough and that's the reason why you shouldn't know."
"Answer the question Naruto!"
Naruto looked away.
"I knew it, I knew you were going to tell her..." Tears formed in her eyes.
"We've known each other for so long and you just happen to cast our friendship away! Just because Sasuke's gone doesn't mean you should also leave me hanging and start acting so cold just like he did to me. Sasuke's a criminal and I know that and I know too that you won't leave me the same as he did to us. Sasuke was better of gone because I'm having this great life peacefully with everyone of our friends and I've gotten closer to them than I did with sasuke around..."
Naruto twitched. Sakura was lying once again, she loved Sasuke but she knew that Naruto might want to tell her about it once she mentions the mere name of her lover and known as Naruto's best friend and formed bond with.
Naruto bowed his head and tightened his fists.
"I know you've been busy with work but take time to talk to your friends! I understand you want to tell Hinata because you two are somewhat close but... YOU KNOW YOU CAN TRUST ME WITH WHATEVER IT IS THAT YOU'RE GOING TO DO I MEAN SERIOUSLY IT'S NOTHING BUT JUST A DAMN ASSIGNMENT OR SOMETHING...IT DOESN'T MEAN ANYTHING RIGHT, BESIDES IT'S NOT ABOUT SASUKE OR..."
Naruto grabbed Sakura's wrist to prevent her from hitting him. "CUT IT OUT, SAKURA-CHAN!" You could feel the pain in Naruto's voice just by hearing it. He wanted her to say no more because it was too much for him.
Naruto gritted his teeth and practically wanted to break her wrists but he tried to restrain himself from causing any further damage. Sakura was shocked, Naruto never once tried to dodge her fists of furry, she knew he was serious.
"I told you I can't tell you." Naruto said sadly. "You think I'm trying to act like Sasuke? You shouldn't bring him up in situations like this Sakura-chan, you know as much as I do that I want to bring him back to the village safe. You know how much that guy means to me like a brother, you think friends should stick together, your right...you should start thinking about the situation first before implying whatever it is I'm trying to do."
Sakura's eyes widened.
"Don't you dare compare me to Sasuke, Sakura-chan." Naruto let go of her wrist. "I won't forgive you if you ever compare me to him, stop using his name like you've forgotten the friendship Team 7 once had and the friendship he gave to us.I know he's out their waiting for someone to help him and I plan on bringing Sasuke back to reunite Team 7 again...so just trust me and i'll bring him back to you..."
Naruto turned to leave with Hinata following him behind. He need not say any more, he left her there to think about it and cry for as long as she needs to. After all, she needed it.
Hinata continued to follow Naruto towards the office building. Naruto stopped and turned to see a confused Hinata behind him, he smiled sadly at her and let his head bow down to her. Hinata walked carefully and took a weak touch on his cheeks and made him look to her. Naruto grabbed her hand and brought it back down.
"Naruto-kun, are you alright?" Hinata asked and Naruto gave a weak nod.
"I'm fine...you're worried and you're confused about all of this aren't you."
"Yes, I am."
"You shouldn't be Hina-chan, your not part of that..."
"But you want me to be there to help you isn't that right."
Naruto looked away not wanting to meet her beautiful eyes.
"Naruto-kun, I wanted to know why it's me that you chose to tell about this classified mission to, I understand our relationship but that doesn't mean that you can just tell me all of it. Why not Sakura-san? I believe that she has the right to know about it rather than I, who doesn't seem to deserve it at all."
"Hina-chan, you know I'm telling you this because I love you and that one day, who knows we might end up married." Naruto gave a chuckle but gave the joke up. "But that's not just it, I wanted someone to confide to. To be honest, I never expected Sakura-chan to say those things and it just sort of got to me. I know she deserves the right to know but it isn't for her to find out just yet."
"What do you mean Naruto-kun?" Hinata wondered. "Do you mean about the mission?"
"It's not just about the mission Hina-chan." Naruto bit his lip. "That ANBU that came a while ago, his code name is red raven. I assigned him and his four members to track Sasuke...even if the trail had gone cold. I told them that only I can know about this and no other ninja should find out. It was just a few weeks ago after I became the Hokage that I told them that. I didn't think it would work. I told them that they should come to me when something comes up. And now something bad or good must have happened."
"You are going to leave aren't you because that ANBU is back?" Hinata smiled sadly. "It's about Sasuke-san, that's why you don't want Sakura-san to find out because you knew that she would look for Sasuke-san on her own and you didn't want her to get hurt. You told me all of this because you want me to help you."
"More or less, I...I don't know that yet." Naruto felt so ashamed of himself for being so selfish. "Hina-chan, you know that I love you and that I will never leave your side. This mission will change things for better, and I know I can bring him back. It's the reason why I want to tell you because you would understand and not end up getting hurt, so that if I don't come back in time just..."
"It's alright Naruto-kun, I have faith that you will be able to bring him back safely. I also have faith that you will come home, it's just that it's so sudden. Were going out on our first date and something like this comes up in a matter of seconds. I don't know what to say...it's so fast, time is flying and..."
He pecked her lips and smiled.
"Say no more Hina-chan because once I come back with Sasuke, I'll talk to Hiashi-sama and the others about our relationship. Hope that won't be a problem for you." Naruto winked at her causing her to blush. "I'm going to make things clear to them that if they ever separate us then we'll just leave the village, get married and have kids and you'll grow old!"
"Naruto-kun! That's too sudden, I don't know if they will approve! Kids, that's a little..."
"Too much?" Naruto chuckled. "Don't think about it just yet. That will only come...IF I come back with Sasuke."
"Naruto-kun, that's not funny at all!"
"IF I come back home with him..." Naruto repeated and turned away to walk inside his office.
Hinata stood there blushing and a little annoyed at his attempt to tease her with his upcoming death. She followed him into the office where it was dark and the blinds were closed and only a small ray of lights could seep through.
Hinata stopped behind Naruto and closed the door, she remained silent. Naruto glared at the ANBU who stood there like a statue, Naruto stepped forward and blocked Hinata from the front in means to defend her if something wasn't right. The ANBU took something from his pocket and handed it over to Naruto, who took it swiftly and read it.
It was a letter full of complaints, the village, the information was all there. Naruto looked at the ANBU once again and began to discuss the situation with him.
"Hokage-sama..." The ANBU pointed at Hinata.
"Never mind that, I want her to hear everything just in case something goes wrong with our plan. Now Report it to me." Naruto commanded.
"We've traveled a great distance Hokage-sama, searched for each and every possible hiding spot from different villages when we crashed into one of the villagers of the Hidden Rain. The man said that he saw Uchiha Sasuke wounded and almost dying, sheltered into one of the abandoned homes. My team has the area currently surrounded and will not take any further actions until I've come back with results of your command."
Naruto listened attentively. "You're saying you haven't engaged on killing him." The ANBU nodded. "Good! Because I gave no indication that you attack, where in the Hidden Rain and what's the current situation."
"He is resting Hokage-sama, hasn't come out since. We are taking caution not to alert him. He is at the far south near the opening distance of the village of Rain. It isn't too far from here, judging by the distance anyone can reach that destination within 3 to 4 hours max. Uchiha Sasuke felt like a threat to the Hidden Rain and although we've managed to tell the villagers not to interfere and call on their Kage, I'm sure things would be solved."
"The villagers feel threatened and want to tell their Kage about Sasuke's appearance in their village. If they find out, they won't let Sasuke live." Naruto bit his lip thinking about what kind of plan he should do."You said that the situation was prevented."
The ANBU nodded. "Yes, Hokage-sama. We've already taken the situation in full alert and we're just awaiting orders your now."
"Naruto-kun." Hinata whispered and Naruto turned to her. "You should go before something happens..."
"Will you be alright without me?" Naruto smiled and started fiddling with her hair. "If I leave now then I won't be able to attend that party Sakura-chan made for me and I won't be able to take you out on another date."
"Naruto-kun..." Hinata blushed knowing someone was listening in. "Just go, I'll be fine on my own. I'll be there to defend on your whereabouts but I'm not sure that Sakura-san will fall for it."
"I know you'd do great." Naruto turned to the ANBU. "Red Raven, I want you to say here in the village protecting Hina-chan while I set out to the Hidden Rain to fetch your teams and make them head back home. Is this clear?"
"Hokage-sama, you are not to leave the village without an escort."
"I don't need one, I'd like to do this on my own. Nothing will happen and this isn't a friendly favor, it's an order. Now do you accept this." The ANBU nodded and disappeared.
"Hina-chan...wait for me..." Naruto kissed her passionately.
END OF FLASHBACK!
(towards the Hidden Rain)
Naruto felt like sulking after remembering those memories, he didn't want to leave things just like that. It was Hinata that bothered his mind the most over powering his worry for Sasuke. Hinata might probably get teased around by Ino and might be interrogated, Naruto couldn't think of anymore because his conscious was breaking him apart.
"Calm down Naruto." Naruto thought to himself. "Hina-chan's safe with your friends, you've hired one of the ANBU's to watch out for her anyways."
Naruto stopped once he found what he was looking for. The place was dark and only the light from the moon and the light in one of the houses were on. Naruto somewhat had the feeling that it was Sasuke inside. Naruto walked quietly, waiting to see if something would happen. He was looking for the four more ANBU in the area.
When Naruto walked near the Abandoned house where Sasuke was, Kunai's were thrown towards him. Good thing he was fast, he was able to snatch one of the first throws kunais and propel them back to where it came from. He started looking around, his eyes were still adjusting and he was worried that Sasuke might have heard the commotion going on outside.
Luckily he heard one of the ANBU's come out and whispered loud enough. "Stop! That's the Hokage!" The other three came out and walked towards Naruto bowing and apologizing. The first ANBU that came out wore the same things that the other one from konoha had, except their masks were different. His mask was a bear, the other one was a fox and the other one which is a girl had a plain white and black mask on.
"Were deeply sorry for our rude attack Hokage-sama..." The girl ANBU said. "We thought you were..."
Naruto raised a hand and stopped her from talking. "Say no more. What's the situation now?"
"He still hasn't moved." The one with the bear mask said. "He's likely resting. No villagers ever come here so there won't be any problems with civilians interfering."
"Good job everyone." Naruto smiled and took a deep breath. " I came here personally to tell you that the mission is finished, your orders were to find his location and now I want you to go back to the village. I will handle everything from here. I already dismissed your team leader and had him stay in Konoha, I want to personally take care of this matter."
"What are you talking about Hokage-sama!" The one with the bear mask said. "That's suicidal."
"Not to mention brave and daring but Hokage-sama, we can help." The girl ANBU said. "It's far too dangerous with a criminal like him and we are to never leave the Hokage's sight when he is away from the village."
"I've discussed this already with your team leader." Naruto sighed.
"Stop!" The one with the fox mask said. "Enough, we are not going to defy the Hokage's orders. We know very well what the Hokage's capabilities hold. He can protect himself and the village, if he wants us to leave it to him we leave."
Naruto smiled at them. "Thank you, I want you to go home and rest, leave the situation to me. I'm glad you worked together to apprehend the first outgoing situation, now it's my turn. Remember not to discuss with anyone about this information, tell Hinata Hyuuga to wait for me. Dismiss."
The 4 ANBU disappeared in a flash leaving Naruto to stare back at nothing, he then turned to the abandoned house where Sasuke stayed at. Drops of Rain started pouring on top of him and everything else outside.
"Sasuke..." Naruto whispered.
OH MY GOSH! well thank you for reading, I will check on the spelling soon...I might have wrong spellings in this but I'm tired to reread so...I willl fix those mistakes soon...
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