Hinata Chronicles Chapter 33: Return and Discussions
The five were in Tsunade's office after they returned to Konoha failing at getting Sasuke back, Yamato finished explaining what happened.
"I see. . ." Tsunade said as she stared at the team. "Well?"
"We're not giving up!" Naruto said as Tsunade chuckled as she was about to give them another mission.
"Actually Lady Tsunade, I have do go discuss something with Xion. You know Keyblade wielder related things." Hinata said.
"I understand. You can go for now, but be back for the mission, Naruto will send a clone for you." Tsunade said.
"Ok, thank you my lady." Hinata said as she left. She was soon found Xion on the ledge of the Hokage monument, having a sea-salt ice cream. "Hey Xion." Hinata said.
Xion turned to see Hinata as she sat next to her. "Oh hey Hinata." Xion said as she gave her an ice cream. "Here!"
"Thanks." Hinata then took the ice cream as the two started to eat.
"So. . . What happened on the mission?" Xion asked.
"Well. . . a lot happened. . ." Hinata said as she rubbed the back of her head and told Xion what happened, from Sai's secret mission, the new Organization, Chromoruxia's ability and Sasuke and his nobody appearing.
"So. . . Your suspicions were right. . ." Xion said as they finished the ice cream. "Damn. . ." she angrily said.
"Yeah. . . This new Organization. . . They're strong. . ." Hinata said. "So what do you think we should do about it?"
Xion thought for a minute. "Training. . . more training to prepare for them. "
"What do you mean?"
"I think. . . that we should fight the data Organization members again."
Hinata gasped at what she said. "Are you sure!"
"Yeah, but it won't be just us fighting them, Any of us could have to fight them so. . ."
"You don't mean?"
Xion then nodded her head. "Yeah. Naruto, Sakura, Sai and the other members of your class should have experience fighting them."
"But isn't that dangerous Xion! They were extremely tough and I don't want my boyfriend to get hurt!"
"Listen, they need to have experience fighting powerful nobodies, and the data versions of the Organization members are the strongest nobodies besides the originals."
Hinata was silent for a moment. "Yeah. . . but. . . do you really think they can do it?"
Xion nodded to her as she then smiled at her. "Of course they can! They're your friends and don't forget, you have strong bonds with each of them."
Hinata smiled at the complement. "Yeah, your right Xion. They can do it."
The two then got off the ledge as they started to head back.
"Hey Hinata!" A voice called out.
Hinata and Xion turned to see that a clone of Naruto appeared. "Oh yeah, I got another mission. Don't worry Xion, we'll discuss this with Kakashi when we get the chance. See you when I get back. . . again." Hinata said as a sweat drop appeared.
"Ok!" Xion said as Hinata ran off, following the clone to the real Naruto.
(After the unimportant mission, Naruto, Hinata, Xion, Sakura and Sai were all visiting Kakashi in the hospital after properly introducing Xion and Kakashi to Sai)
"Kakashi-sensei…" Naruto said awkwardly, unsure of how to reply to his bedridden mentor. "On our mission, we. . ."
"Yamato told me everything," Kakashi said, not once looking up from his book. "All about Sasuke, too…"
Naruto scowled "That new Organization is just using him for information even though they are training him!" He shook his head. "Right now, I'm nowhere near strong enough to bring Sasuke back. He's become too strong." He clenched his fist.
"Well, in that case," said Kakashi placidly. ". . .You'll need to get stronger than that."
Naruto blinked.
"Yup, great minds think alike." Hinata thought as she turned to Xion who was smiling.
"As I see it," Sakura cut in. "Sasuke's rate of maturation isn't ordinary. According to Lady Tsunade, they may even be augmenting his training with drugs and forbidden jutsu. . . courtesy of Kabuto, of course."She shook her head. "But how can we match that?"
Kakashi let his eyelids slide down a bit. "You think I've been doing nothing this whole time? I've been brainstorming. . . and that's how an idea came to me-"
"Actually Kakashi. . ." Xion said, interrupting him.
"Hm? What is it Xion?" Kakashi asked.
"Well. . . I thought of a training method that might help as well and it would include all of us. And by everyone, I mean everyone in Hinata's class that became ninjas, including Tenten, Lee and including Sai here."
"Really? What exactly is it?" Kakashi asked, intrigued by the sound of her plan.
"I think we should discuss this with the other to see if they will take part in it and Lady Tsunade to get her approval." Xion said as she then started to leave.
"What is it exactly?" Naruto asked.
"I'll tell you guys at the 'Training Field'. Gather your friends and Tsunade." Xion said. "See you there." At that moment Xion was gone.
"What an interesting girl." Sai said.
"Hinata do you know what it's about?" Naruto asked.
"Maybe. We'll just have to see." Hinata said smiling as she turned back to Kakashi. "Anyway, back to your plan Kakashi-sensei."
"Right. This is mainly a training method for Naruto and if he successes he might be able to surpass me." Kakashi said, causing a gasp from the group.
Naruto's eyes widened. "Surpass you, Kakashi-sensei?"
The jonin nodded. "That's right. I'll be working with you one-on-one, and it'll be training like you've never done before."
"Whoa!" Hinata mutterer. "With the data Organization battles training, and training from Kakashi, Naruto can be a great ninja." She thought.
"Never. . .?" Naruto breathed. "How. . .?"
Kakashi looked straight into Naruto's eyes. "We'll create an ultimate jutsu, specifically for you and will be even more powerful then the Rasengan"
"Wow Naruto! Your own jutsu! And one stronger then the Rasengan!" Hinata said as she kissed him on the cheek.
Naruto then smiled at his girlfriend. "Thanks Hinata."
"But in order to attain it, you'll have to train with an intensity unlike any you've ever known. It's not like some character in a novel," Kakashi said, glancing down at his book. "You can't get stronger in just a few days. And it won't be a preexisting jutsu like the Rasengan, either, one that we can break down to simpler stages."
"But we don't got time! With that new Organization and the Akatsuki, training will be to long!"
"That's why I figured out how to do it in a short period."
Naruto's eyes shot wide open. "W-what? How?"
"I'll tell you after we talk to Xion about her plan and-" Kakashi was cut off as the door opened.
"The colors finally returning to your face, Kakashi. . ."
"Asuma-Sensei. . . we shouldn't just barge in like this. . ." Ino said as Choji was munching on some chips.
"Naruto. . . Sakura. . . Hinata. . . that was quick. . . you guys back from the mission already-" Shikamaru was saying until he saw Sai.
"Oh boy." Hinata thought as she had a sweat drop as the others explained what happened before.
After the quick introductions the group decided to head over to Yankiniku for some food. At the restaurant. . .
"So come on Hinata. You gotta tell us. What's Xion's plan that involves all of us?" Naruto asked.
"Let's just say it's very special training for all of us. She'll explain it at the 'Training Field'."
After the lunch went by and Kakashi was out hospital, everyone from Hinata's class that graduated, including their senseis for their teams, Tsunade, Tenten, Lee, and Sai arrived at the 'Training Field' as they waited for Xion and Hinata. Shikamaru was complaining about everything was troublesome while Choji was munching on some chips and Ino was trying to get near Sai again. Tenten was polishing her weapons while Lee and Gai were once again saying stuff about youth. Shino was standing under a nearby tree while Kiba was chatting with Naruto. All of their senseis and Tsunade were patiently waiting for Hinata and Xion.
After about 15 minutes, Xion and Hinata got to the field to see that everyone was there.
"Well Xion, time to tell them your plan. . . nervous?"
Xion swallowed hard. "Yeah. . ."
"Just calm down. . . You can make it through this." Hinata said smiling at her.
Xion smiled back her. "Thanks Hinata."
"Hey Hinata, Xion!" Naruto called out as they went over to everyone.
"Looks like your feeling better, eh Kakashi?" Xion asked.
"Yup, so anyway. . . Your finally gonna tell us your plan, right?"
Xion nodded her head as she called everyone to pay attention. "Alright, well it's good to see everyone here on such short notice. What I'm about to tell is bigger then any threat your world has dealt with and shouldn't be taken lightly." Xion then toke in a deep breath. "I believe that Hinata has told you some of the things that happened on the recent mission involving Sasuke right?"
Everyone except the team that was on the mission and Kakashi nodded their head.
"Good, then I should have to explain that we got a new threat to deal with besides the Akatsuki. . . Chromoruxia's Organization."
"So that's the name of Orochimaru's nobody huh?" Kakashi said. "Interesting. . ."
"Yes Kakashi-Sensei, and trust me when I say that he was indeed powerful." Hinata said.
"Anyway back to the topic at hand. You guys remember when me and Hinata left on our training journey right?"
"How could I forget! Me and Hinata shared a passionate kiss before we separated!" Naruto blurted out, causing the two of them to blush. "Actually, I was wondering about something back then. Why was Hinata in the black coat like one of the old Organization XIII members?"
"I was getting to that." Xion said. "The day that me and Hinata left for our training journey, we went beyond traveling this world."
Everyone practically gasped at what she said. "Are you saying that-?" Sakura asked.
"Yes, we went to another world. It was the reason I wasn't around for awhile after the failing to bring Sasuke back to the village. I had to plan our training journey."
"So what does this have with now?" Kakashi asked.
"I'll take over Xion." Hinata said as she stepped in front of Xion and turned to everyone. "Well. . . This is about a choice that needs to be made. . . But for our group, "Konoha 10 and Sai."
"What!" Everyone blurted out.
"Us?" Naruto asked.
"Me!" Sakura. Ino and Tenten said in semi-unison.
"Interesting. . ." Shino said in a monotone like voice.
"Sounds exciting!" Kiba said as he smirked in a confident tone as Akamaru barked in agreement.
"Troublesome. . ." Shikamaru muttered as Choji continued to eat his chips.
Sai just stared at her with his emotionless look on his face.
"I would be honored! What is this youthful choice we must make?" Lee said with a fire in his eyes causing everyone to have a sweat drop.
"Ok. Before me and Xion came back home, we had to do one last task to prove that we can be Keyblade Masters. This is the same thing that we're asking you guys if you want to do it. But remember, this your choice." Hinata said.
"Interesting, what was this task?" Kakashi asked, intrigued by this.
"The task we had to do involved something that Xemnas created before it was defeated but know one knows why he created them. Portals that lead to incredibly powerful Nobodies."
"How powerful are we talking?" Asuma asked in a serious tone of voice.
"Replicas of the original Organization XIII." Xion plainly said as everyone stared at her wide-eyed.
"Replicas! I thought they were beaten!" Naruto said as he panicked and flailed his arms around.
"Yes they were beaten, but these are only data clones that only attack a person if they go into their respective portal." Xion said. "They will also be good for training-"
"Against really powerful nobodies! I get it!" Naruto blurted out.
"Exactly, but get their we will need to travel to the world where they reside, ""Radiant Garden"." Hinata said.
"There'll be tough fights ahead and no one will know what will happen. This is why I'm giving you a choice. So. . . do you want to go or not?" Xion seriously asked.
Naruto instantly stepped forward and started to crack his knuckles and smirked at them. "When do we leave?"
"Naruto! What you doing!" Sakura said panicking. "This could be really dangerous!"
Kakashi chuckled at his resolve.
"Sakura listen," Naruto said as he gained a serious look on his face. "Chromoruxia is strong, you know that. We've got no experience at fighting nobodies really. This is a perfect opportunity to see how strong they can be. Remember, Chromoruxia said his Organization is just as strong as the original." Naruto then gave his goofy grin. "Besides, I can use a strong fight." He then walked over to Xion and Hinata. "I'm going."
Sakura sighed as she rubbed the back of her head. "Well I guess there's no stopping you. . . fine count me in." She said as she walked over to him and Hinata. "We are Team Kakashi after all." Naruto and Hinata nodded their heads in agreement.
"Count me in! I would never pass this down!" Kiba said as he rushed over with Akamaru.
"Indeed! These will be most youthful battle that I would want to fight!" Lee yelled out.
"That's it Lee! Show your comrades your flames of youth!" Gai blurted out as he gave him a thumbs up.
"GAI-SENSEI!"
"LEE!"
"GAI-SENSEI!" Soon enough they were embracing themselves in the dreaded "Sunset Genjutsu.
Xion looked at them, really confused. "What are they doing?"
Kakashi went over and place a hand on her shoulder. "Trust me, you don't want to know."
Xion then nodded back at him. "Ok. Anyone else?"
Tenten face palmed herself. "I better go to make sure that Lee doesn't do anything stupid." She said as she walked over to the group.
Ino suddenly had a fire in her eyes. "I am not losing to Bill-Board Brow!" She thought as she stomped over.
"Troublesome. . . Ah whatever, as I don't do to much." Shikamaru said with Choji quickly following.
"This will be good experience for my Taijutsu. . . Even though I suck at it. . ." Shino thought as he went over.
"Listen you guys, I'm gonna have to leave again to make the preparations' with Master Yen Sid to sync the time this world with Radiant Garden, so you'll all have time to prepare." Xion said
"Hmm. . ." Tsunade said. "Well, since all of you are willing to do this. I can't really say no. But on one condition Xion."
"Being?" Xion asked.
Tsunade then turned to Kakashi. "You'll need a supervisor for this training, and since Kakashi is gonna start Naruto's training I say that he should go as well to watch over Naruto."
Xion then thought for minute. "That sounds reasonable. Alright. I just have one last thing to say to everyone before I go to prepare." Everyone stared at her with serious looks on their faces as she opened a corridor of light to leave. "Even though we aren't leaving now, all of you must train your skills to the best of your abilities and even further then that. Your all strong in your own ways, but you'll need to push your limits."
The senseis then stepped forward. "Don't worry, I'll train Naruto as hard as I can." Kakashi said.
"Sakura and Ino are now going to get even tougher training in only medical Ninjutsu but as her strength will grow as well." Tsunade confidently said as Sakura and Ino lost the color from their bodies.
"I'll train Shikamaru and Choji well." Asuma said as he smoked his cigar.
"I WILL TRAIN LEE AND TENTEN WITH ALL THE YOUTH THEY CAN TAKE!" Gai said with his nice guy pose, causing Tenten to drop her head muttering something about how his training's gonna kill her.
Kurenai then went up to Gai. "Actually, could you train Kiba and Shino as well," She then starts to rub her stomach. "I won't be on ninja duty for a while."
"I understand Kurenai." Gai said as he then turned to the two. "You two are going to get the most youthful training!" He then gave his nice guy pose as Kiba and Akamaru looked on with fear as Shino had his look where it was like he didn't care, but did have a small twitch that was barely noticeable.
"Yosh! Gai-Sensei! Indeed a most youthful training!" Lee blurted out.
"LEE!"
"GAI-SENSEI!" Soon enough they were once again embracing themselves in the dreaded "Sunset Genjutsu.
Xion then started to head for the corridor. "Well I guess I better go and get the preparations ready."
"What kind of preparations exactly?" Kakashi asked.
"Two things. The first being that I got to get Yen Sid to time sync this world with Radiant Garden, and the other being. . ."
"What exactly?" Naruto asked.
"New Clothes for you guys."
"Huh? What do clothes have to do with anything?" Sakura asked.
"Well you see, the reason me and Hinata wore the Organization coats before we left was cause they had protective magic on them."
"For what?" Ino asked.
Xion then pointed at the corridor. "You see, no matter what the corridor is made of, light or darkness, a normal person would be consumed by it"
Everyone gulped at this. "So that's why the Organization wore those coats."
"Correct." Xion then smiled at everyone. "Well I guess I better get going for now."
"What? How will we know when you get back?" Sakura asked.
"That's easy. I'll just send out a beacon. Like this." Xion then summoned out her keyblade pointed it to the sky as a ray of light shot out from it. "The range of it can be seen from all of the 'Land Of Fire'. So once you see it, come back here."
Everyone nodded their head.
"Well then, Naruto I think it's about time we start your new training." Kakashi said.
"Yeah!" Naruto cheered as he pumped a fist to the air.
"Well I'll see you guys." Xion said as she brought her hand out.
"Be back soon." Hinata said smiling as she place her hand in on top of Xion.
"We'll be training till you get back!" Naruto confidently said as he placed his hand in on top of Hinata's.
"Good luck!" Sakura and Ino said as they placed their hands in.
"We'll see you when ya get back!" Kiba said as Akamaru barked in agreement, both placing a hand and paw in.
"Safe travels." Shino said in his monotone like voice as he put his hand in the stack.
"YOSH! Have a most youthful journey!" Lee blurted out as he placed his hand.
Tenten put her hand on the stack. "Maybe I'll find some new weapons on this trip." She thought.
"Troublesome, I already know that Ino's gonna force me on this so I better get this over with." Shikamaru thought as he and Choji placed their hands in.
"I still don't get why I'm coming but maybe this trip will help me learn something better at bonds." Sai thought as he place his hand in.
"And break!" Naruto said as everyone lifted their stacked hands into the air and separated as Xion then went through the corridor as it closed behind her.
"I still wonder, why does Xion want me to go?" Sai asked. He didn't get an answer and everyone left to begin their individual trainings.