I don't own Naruto in an way shape or form.

talking: Ya' know

thinking: Ya' know

jutsu: Flying Raijin Jutsu

Summoning talking: You little runt

Summoning thinking: You little runt

Tailed Beast talking/slight possession: Damn you 4th Hokage

Tailed Beast thinking: Damn you 4th Hokage


Chapter 18: Meanwhile, in the Village

It was 5 in the afternoon. Hinata was on her hands and knees *pant*ing. She and Kurenai had been training since 8 that morning. "She's really determined to get stronger. She has always put every ounce of herself into her training, but this is going passed her limits. Well this is enough for today." Kurenai thought. "Hinata, that's enough for today. You should rest tomorrow as well."

"B..but sensei, I..." Hinata began, before Kurenai interrupted her.

"Hinata, you need to rest. Rest is a part of training as well. If you continue to train passed your limits like this, you could risk injuring yourself too much. Take tomorrow off and we'll continue the day after, alright?"

*Sigh* "Yes, sensei." Said Hinata, altought quite reluctantly.

"Good. Let's go, Hinata."


-Two weeks later-

Hinata has just walked in through the front door, when she heard her father's voice. "Hinata."

"Yes, father?" Hinata replied.

"Where have you been every day, for the past 2 weeks?" Hiashi asked.

"I..I've been training with Kurenai sensei."

"I see." Hiashi said, closing his eyes and taking a short breath. "You've been training harder the past 2 weeks. Why is that?" He asked, opening his eyes.

Hinata looked down to avoid her father's eyes. She knew that the true reason was Naruto, but she couldn't tell her father that. But she was of course prepared if this question ever came up. Looking back up, she replied. "It's because I...I don't want to be a burden to me teammates, or to the village. I want to become stronger."

"Hmm, she's sure of herself. That's not like her at all. But there is no deciet in her eyes. It's not the full truth, but she's not lying." Hiashi thought. Althought he didn't get the entire truth, he decided to leave it at that. "I see. Very well, continue to train as hard as you are." Hiashi said, turning to head to his office before dinner.

"Yes, father." Said Hinata, bowing towards her father.


Else where in the village, Kurenai was thinking about Hinata's improvment over the past weeks. "Hinata's been improving. Not by much, but it's only been a couple weeks. She still has time to get stronger. *Sigh* I don't think I should've scared her like that though. Even though I maybe right, I may have been too rough with my explaination. Heh. And too think that she wants to become stronger, all because she doesn't want to be a burden to anyone. Escpecially Naruto. I guess I shouldn't have been suprised that Naruto could use the 'Summoning Jutsu' and 'Rasengan'."

Kurenai just stared at her ceiling for the next few minutes, before a final thought crossed her mind as she fell asleep. "Heh heh. It would seem that Naruto really could one day become Hokage."


-Meanwhile-

The 3rd Hokage's advisors were speaking with another man. The man had long lost his right eye and arm. This man was Danzo Shimura, a rival to Hiruzen Sarutobi. "The Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, Naruto, is becoming stronger at an alarming rate. If we don't act soon, he may become too strong for us to take control of." Said Homura, an old man with a full-beard and green glasses.

"That's right. If he continues to grow in strength, he won't rely on the Nine-Tails' power. And by extension, won't learn to control it's power. That could leave our village vulnerable for your plans. What do you think we should do, Danzo?" Asked Koharu, an old woman with her hair up in a bun with senbon holding it up.

"There's no need to worry. I've already thought up a contigency plan, and it's already been put into action before Hiruzen passed. All you two need to do is to sign this document, make a few copies and then place it in the 'Jurisdiction Section' of the 'Leaf Village Archives'." Said Danzo, passing over a document with the 3rd's signature and official stamp.

"How do you expect this to work? If he is..." Homura began.

"No need for you 2 to worry, I have it all figured out. There are no faults with in this plan. And before too long, the Nine-Tails will be under Naruto's control and by extension our's." Said Danzo, signaling that they should sign the document.

After giving eachother a quick glance, they nodded and signed the document. Once finished, left with the document in hand to do as Danzo requested of them. "It's only a matter of time. If only Hiruzen gave me the boy after the attack, then... No matter. I just need to wait till the time is right, and then the Nine-Tails will finally be MY ideal weapon." Thought Danzo, as his visitors left his office. Danzo allowed himself a small smirk, before going off to bed.


Sorry it took so long, had a small case of writer's block. Anyway, I know the chapter is short. But the next update will be quicker, promise. Well I hope you enjoyed the chapter. Thank you, and please review.