Who Are You Really?
Chapter 11
Sasuke smirked at Naruto's cheerful expression; he was obviously relieved to be found not guilty. Hiashi exited the council room along with the crowd of council members. He approached both teams; Hinata looked at him fearfully, thinking he was coming to reprimand her.
"Hinata." Hiashi said, staring sternly at her.
"Yes, father." she replied weakly.
"Go home." Hiashi said.
"Ok—" Hinata started, before she was cut off by Kurenai.
"Actually, she's on my time. She is conducting official shinobi business for the betterment of the village. She will be home later." Hiashi looked at Kurenai before nodding in understanding. He turned to Sasuke, who met him with a cold stare.
"I hope you are here to apologize, Hiashi; on your knees if I remember correctly," she spat.
Everyone's eyes widened at this. Most shocked were those not in the meeting when Sasuke said this, which meant everyone but Naruto. The blond stared at her with a look that wished for a moment Sasuke wasn't being Sasuke.
Hiashi met the glare with a furious one of his own.
"Only because I'm a man of my word, Naruto Uzumaki." Hiashi turned his head to Naruto.
"Until that eye is returned to its rightful owner, I swear as long as I am the Hyūga clan head, you will get no support from us, nor will you, Sasuke Uchiha."
Getting on his hands and knees, some of the clan heads stared on in disbelief. The Uchiha clan and the Hyūga have been in opposition to each other for generations. This was a first; though, and it was bold for a young Uchiha to make an enemy of a powerful clan so boldly.
"I apologize for the false accusation on behalf of my clan," Hiashi said quickly before standing and walking away.
Hinata looked on in disbelief; it seemed like everyone around them started moving away as soon as Hiashi did.
Sasuke looked at Hinata, who stared at her father's disappearing back.
"Even parents are wrong, Hinata." Sasuke said amidst an argument between Kiba and Naruto.
Hinata looked at Sasuke, surprised. But Sasuke wasn't looking at her anymore; her eyes locked on Naruto. Sasuke noticed Kakashi sneaking back into the council chamber but didn't really care why.
"Sasuke?" Hinata asked.
Sasuke didn't respond, instead looking at Hinata, who thought about what she had done and thought it was for her sake.
"Thank you."
Sasuke narrowed her eyes. "Repay me by giving me an hour of your time."
Hinata looked surprised, glancing at the group of huddled genin talking amongst themselves.
"Okay."
"Naruto!" Sasuke said in a shout that caused the group to look at her.
"Yeah?"
"Dinner's at 7 pm; don't be late. See you later." Sasuke said, walking away, letting Naruto figure out the rest.
Sasuke walked away, calling over her shoulder, "We are going now, Hinata."
Hinata let out a small eep before walking with Sasuke.
Kurenai and the rest of Teams 7 and 8 stared in disbelief.
"Are they friends now?" Kiba asked Naruto.
Naruto just shrugged. "Probably getting there. I don't know, Sasuke's pretty complicated." Naruto said, scratching the back of his head with a slight blush as he looked away. Sakura stared at Sasuke and Hinata as they walked away.
"And what's up with that whole dinner thing? Are you two going on a date?" Kiba asked, jealousy evident in his tone.
"What? No. Me and Sasuke have dinner all the time. I've had dinner with Sakura too. Doesn't Team 8 get together?"
Kiba thought about it. Team 8 does get together, but not individually.
"Yeah, we do, but not like a one-on-one thing. Is that what you meant?" Kiba asked.
"Well, yeah. Like, do you and Shino have dinner together?"
Kiba shook his head exaggeratedly.
"No, of course not."
Naruto was confused. "What do you mean? What's wrong with having dinner with Shino?"
Shino just looked between the two. Kiba was looking at Naruto as if he was crazy. Naruto looked at Kiba with a sad look before turning to Shino.
"Do you want to have dinner with me sometime, Shino?" Naruto asked.
Kiba looked completely appalled by this; Kurenai chuckled before politely taking her leave.
"Maybe later, Naruto. Thank you for the offer. I believe Kiba is under the impression that dinner always has to be romantic," Shino said, deciding to help both boys figure out their disconnect.
Both Kiba and Naruto looked at Shino, then each other.
"Dude, it's not like that! You know Sasuke; she's a bastard! She's frustrating to be around, ya know? She's always teasing and making fun of me, it's so irritating."
"I get what you're saying, Naruto, but the Sasuke that is with you is not a Sasuke I've ever seen before." Kiba said with a look on his face that Naruto couldn't pin.
Naruto looked around at Shino and Sakura, who both nodded in agreement. With Sakura speaking up, "Sasuke has definitely changed, Naruto. She's completely different around you." Sakura said, slightly saddened.
Naruto just looked at everyone, who looked at him in return expectantly as if he was some cure.
"I honestly don't know what you guys are talking about. Yeah, she's changed a bit, but we've all changed. She's still the same bastard to me most of the time." Naruto laughed nervously, thinking back to the previous night, a blush rising to his cheeks that didn't go unnoticed by the other genin.
"From my perspective, Naruto." Shino said, speaking up, which caught everyone's attention because he usually rarely shared it.
"Sasuke is the same to you but only you. Besides Hinata recently she still only speaks directly to you. But from everyone else perspective including mine Sasuke has changed. Just her speaking and being seen more around the village is vastly different than her usual behavior. These small differences are massive, because Sasuke isn't kind to anyone. She abrasive in her kindest moments. Malicious and hateful in her worse it's only 'normal' to you because Sasuke has always been at least somewhat receptive to you. I apologize for my lack of receptiveness. I am shy." Shino finished quickly.
Naruto smiled "Aha man, it's all good Shino. Friends?" Naruto said reaching out his hand for a handshake.
Shino was very surprised at this most people didn't offer to shake Aburame clansmen hands because their bugs. Shino could count on both hands how many people have extended this type of offer to him in his 16 years of life. He took Naruto's hand and shook it trying to keep his bugs off the boy but one slipped out and crawled quickly over Naruto's hand before returning to its nest within his body.
Naruto felt the bug but ignored it and it was quickly brought back to Shino. He offered a big friendly smile to his new official friend.
Letting go Naruto turned to Sakura, Kiba expectantly.
" So that means. We are friends too, right?" Naruto said looking at them.
Kiba growled. "Yes, we are friends Naruto but I'm better than you."
Naruto smirked at this, reminding the group of Sasuke momentarily.
"Of course, Naruto I helped you pick your new outfit remember." Sakura said with a kind smile.
"Well, just making sure you've never said it." Naruto said with a blush shyly looking away.
Kiba punched Naruto's arm playfully.
"What are you a girl? Where dudes dude minus Sakura. We don't need to talk about that kind of stuff. What's good doesn't have to be explained man!" Kiba said laughing.
"Yeah still... some things I just need to be told. I appreciate it you guys...Thanks." Naruto said smiling brightly.
"Hey, have you ever had Ichiraku ramen? There's this girl there that I'm going to go on a date with!" Naruto said mainly to Kiba and Shino. Hearing this Sakura let out a loud gasp, that was a mix of shock, surprise, disbelief, and fear.
"No way Naruto; Ayame asked you on a date?" Sakura asked as Naruto led them to Ichiraku.
"No way a girl asked Naruto on a date." Kiba said jealously.
Naruto just smirked at them.
"She totally did! When we get there, I'll tell her yes and all the details and you'll see!" Naruto replied smugly.
Kiba muttered under his breath and Shino just remained silent observing everyone. Enjoying the energy that Kiba and Naruto brought to the group when they were in the same room.
Sakura was shocked "Have you told Sasuke?" Sakura asked hesitantly fear evident in her voice.
This made Shino and Kiba look. Confused before instant recognition hit their faces. And the same fear Sakura voice held, was displayed on their faces.
"The bastard was there! And when she asked me out, Sasuke told Ayame 'No' like she's my mother or something. That's the reason I got to go back and let her know I'll go on a date with her!" Naruto said as they walked.
Sakura wasn't surprised Ayame had shown romantic interest in Naruto every time she visited Ichiraku with him , Aymae flirted in some way; she was more surprised by the fact that the ramen shop was still standing.
Ayame is brave I'll give her that.
Sakura prayed that Ayame would change her mind before Sasuke found out Naruto was accepting her offer. Or no one would be able to stop her teammate for lashing out her anger.
Sasuke and Hinata arrived at a shinobi wear store. Sasuke led the pair into the store.
Hinata followed the Uchiha in wordlessly as they made a beeline to the kunoichi section of the store, this was when Hinata finally decided to speak up.
"U-um Sasuke-chan, why did you bring me here." Hinata said timidly.
"Can you stop talking like that. I won't kill you… here, and I didn't bring you here to hurt you. I just want your help picking out some clothing items." Sasuke said with a faint blush looking away annoyed.
Hinata face lit up at this, "So you want me to help you shop Sasuke-chan? Does this mean we are friends now?" Hinata nodded happily offering the scowling girl a smile.
"Hmph, as if Hyūga you have knowledge I lack, after this we never have to speak again." Sasuke said as she glared at her.
"Oh, okay of course, I can help you. Did you have an idea of what you wanted to wear?" Hinata asked as she looked through the clothing items on the racks avoiding the glaring Uchiha's eyes, Sasuke was searching on a nearby rack, she knew what she wanted.
"Yes, I'm looking for the fishnet mesh fabric you use, as well as a new pair of pants, one that shows my… figure. A bit more." Sasuke said embarrassed.
Hinata eyes narrowed at this, connections running through her brain like the interconnecting streets of the village.
"Is there a reason for the style change?" Hinata asked, although she believed she knew why Sasuke had brought her here now.
"No." Sasuke said sharply glaring at Hinata.
Hinata knew her suspicions were probably right based on Sasuke reaction. She was starting to learn the slight differences between the girls' glares. If she wanted to get closer to Naruto being accepted by the Uchiha was mandatory. Sasuke had proven during their 'friendly' spar she was willing to kill about Naruto.
So, it's probably for Naruto-kun. She is stepping up her pursuit. Maybe I should try and do the same… Wait, no I'll just see if this helps her get his attention first before I try anything to drastic. Hinata though blushing embarrassedly at her thoughts.
It may seem counterintuitive for Hinata to help out her rival. But Hinata had a respect for Sasuke. Sasuke had strength and boldness that Hinata lacked but was inspired by, she was in the Shinobi Council meeting with Naruto, Sasuke was probably fighting in the chamber room for Naruto's safety with all her might, and no doubt she played a major role in his non-guilty verdict and supporting him. It was obvious to Hinata that in her own way Sasuke cared deeply for Naruto. So, the least she could do for Naruto was take care of someone Naruto also valued.
"I understand, well here is the shinobi fishnet fabric I wear." Hinata said pulling out a mesh shirt from the rack and showing it to Sasuke. Sasuke liked it but this mesh shirt stopped at the sleeves like a short-sleeved shirt she wanted something longer.
"Okay, but let's try to find one of those, but in long sleeve, do you know how to sow shinobi fishnet mesh?" Sasuke asked.
Hinata shook her head "No, I don't but I believe there is alterations shop nearby after we get the things we need, we can take it there and they can make the adjustments you want." Hinata said.
Sasuke nodded at this "Good, okay I'll take that shirt then, grab me 10 more of those, and these."
Sasuke said pulling out some white pants, that extended to her ankle, the pants were slim fitting meaning they hug on her skin and had a hole where her knees would be.
Hinata was surprised the pants were really stylish, something she would also consider wearing. Hinata just didn't think she could pull it off she wasn't as tall as Sasuke, nor were her legs as slim, thick as Sasuke's to really pull off the look.
"I am going to try these pants on really quick stay right there… I want your honest opinion." Sasuke said before walking off into the changing room. Hinata stood outside waiting for Sasuke, she was holding onto the articles of clothing Sasuke had. Sasuke must like the color blue, because she had grabbed a shirt that almost resembled the one, she wore right now. It was the same color blue as what she always wore expect this shirt was obviously feminine it was a crop top shirt with long sleeves that flared out at the wrist which could be used to hide the person hands, it also had a deep V cut that Hinata thought would expose a lot of cleavage, but she figured that is why Sasuke wanted the fishnet, so you'd see her breast, but not really see them. Similar to what her jacket does for her.
Sasuke changed and returned to Hinata, she really liked the way the pants hugged her skin, she walked out and found Hinata who was mindlessly looking at clothing items on the racks, her mind obviously not on the clothes in front of her but somewhere else.
Clearing her throat to get the girls attention, when Hinata looked at her; Sasuke spoke. "Honestly, what do you think?" Sasuke said turning in a slow 360 to show off her new pants to the girl.
Hinata looked at Sasuke, and instantly felt jealous. She had been right Sasuke looked amazing in these pants, although the girl still wore the same shirt with tight chest wrappings, from the Uchiha bottom half alone, you could tell she was a girl. Sasuke's feminine curves were on full display, the pants made her hourglass figure stand out, when Sasuke back was to her Hinata had to keep her mouth from gaping as bit. Sasuke had a really nice ass, in the white tight pants Sasuke perfect round ass sat up nicely, both cheeks in their fullness was perfectly propped up and supported by the pants, even though the pants Hinata could imagine the jiggling going on under the pants. In short, she looked undeniably hot.
"It looks really nice Sasuke-chan. It makes your body stand out without being overly sexual and exposing. I'd believe anyone would say that it makes you more attractive." Hinata replied honestly though with a slight blush.
Sasuke smirked at this.
Good.
"Okay I'll take 10 of these pants too. Thanks for your help Hinata." Sasuke said softly.
Hinata smiled at her. "It is my pleasure Sasuke-chan."
Sasuke and Hinata paid for her clothing items before walking to the tailor store, Hinata had asked Sasuke about what she wanted tailored and Sasuke explained her outfit design, Hinata had been right in the assumption that Sasuke would wear the fishnet under the crop top styled shirt, but Hinata was surprised that Sasuke wanted to attach the two pieces of clothing as one, and wanted to add the shinobi fishnet mesh to the sleeves of her current design.
"It has to have the Uchiha clan symbol on it, and although I know how to embroider that myself, it takes a while so I want them to do it."
Hinata nodded in understanding, Sasuke had a lot of pride in her clan, she wore her clan's symbol every day, on the back of her current outfit, so it seemed that the Uchiha was taking that design with her into this new outfit. They stepped into the tailors together and worked with the tailor to get the details of the design Sasuke was looking for.
After speaking to the tailor who told them it'd only take him one day to finish the designs, and that if she came back to the shop tomorrow afternoon he'd be finished, The two girls left, both the Uchiha and Hyūga compound was on the same side of town so the girls walked together silently towards their respective homes.
Hinata was surprised when Sasuke suddenly stopped looking into an adult store that cause the Hyuga to blush at the lingerie items the display manikins were wearing. Sasuke had paused for a long moment, and Hinata watched as the Uchiha cheeks slowly reddened the longer she stood there.
"I will see you later Hyūga. Thanks again." Sasuke said quickly before disappearing into the store leaving her staring at the back of the Uchiha until the girl disappeared inside the store. Hinata stood there shocked as she looked again at the lacy bra and almost see through panties the manikin was wearing. She looked at the name of the store 'Konoha's Secret' before a massive blush crossed her face and she sped away from the store leaving the Uchiha behind.
I hope her change in underwear isn't for Naruto too.
Hokage Office
Kakashi stood in front of the Hokage, shocked at what he had heard from the older man.
"Jiraiya and Tsunade have been with her for a while now. I am supposed to meet with Jiraiya about her since it is becoming close to that time. But I will assign Team 7 and you to go in my stead," the Hokage said.
Kakashi immediately saw this as a mistake. "What about Naruto? This is too much for him to handle at one time," he said, worried for his student.
"Don't worry, she won't be there. She spends most of her time with Tsunade, but they are aware of Naruto, and it's becoming impossible to keep them apart at this point. Jiraiya has more information on the Akatsuki; they also reached his radar long before your encounter with Kabuto. Using Jiraiya's spy network will help you gain more information. This will be your main mission. It will be an A-ranked assignment, but I will allow Team 7 a few weeks of C and B-ranked missions to keep you all sharp, but not as strenuous as your last mission, till the meantime," the Hokage said.
Kakashi's brow furrowed deeper, his concern for Naruto mounting. "You needn't have separated them, Hokage-sama. Naruto shouldn't have been burdened with something that didn't have anything to do with him," he voiced, his tone edged with frustration.
Hiruzen's expression remained stoic, his gaze fixed on Kakashi. "It was necessary, Kakashi. You know as well as I do the delicate balance that needed to be maintained," he replied, his voice grave.
"But to have Naruto live a lie, keep him in the dark about this situation, about her…" Kakashi's voice trailed off, his frustration evident.
Hiruzen sighed heavily, the weight of his decisions bearing down on him. "It had to be done," he said quietly, his voice betraying a hint of remorse.
Kakashi's gaze hardened, his concern for Naruto palpable. "Can you imagine Naruto's devastation when he learns the real 'truth'?" he challenged, his voice tinged with frustration. "Can you imagine the damage it will do to his mental state, after suffering the village's hate and neglect all his life, only to learn it was all based on a lie? And now, coupled with the recent developments with his Byakugan and nearly being sentenced to death for stealing a major clan's kekkei genkai… The boy won't be able to handle it."
Despite feeling immense regret, Hiruzen remained resolute. "I will explain to Naruto when the time comes," he replied firmly, his voice steady. "And I'm sure that the boy, being an aspiring Hokage himself, will understand."
Kakashi's expression softened, though a hint of skepticism remained in his eyes. "Are you really that naive, Hokage-sama?" he questioned, his tone laced with disgust.
Hiruzen's tone turned sharp. "I had a tough call to make, Kakashi. It was the lesser of two evils," he asserted, his voice carrying a weight of regret.
Kakashi's eyes flashed with anger. "Your hands seem pretty filthy to me," he retorted, unable to contain his indignation. "Naruto didn't deserve this."
Hiruzen's gaze hardened, a hint of killing intent leaking into the air, causing Kakashi's blood to run cold. "Watch your words, Kakashi," he warned, his voice sharp and commanding. "Don't overstep your bounds."
Kakashi swallowed back his next scathing remark, the weight of the Hokage's authority pressing down on him like a heavy weight. He nodded curtly, his thoughts churning with a mix of frustration and resignation.
"So, I can assume that she is the reason Naruto hasn't received his stipends of money Minato-sensei and Kushina-chan had before they passed," Kakashi said.
The Hokage nodded. "I couldn't find justification to allow two pensions because of the elders, so I was only able to give out one, and since she doesn't have a way of officially making income…" The Hokage paused, his expression somber. "And, considering her greater right to the money, I made the decision to allocate it to her," he added, his voice tinged with regret.
"You thought she'd need it more. Understood," Kakashi acknowledged, though his tone carried a subtle accusation.
"If there is nothing else, Kakashi, you are dismissed, and it goes without saying, but not a word of this to Naruto, until I say. His Byakugan will remain sealed until things die down with Hiashi and the elders. I can't believe they wanted to put the Cage Bird Seal on him. I will have to talk with Hiashi and Danzo, but this needs to simmer down a bit before I can allow Naruto to use that eye outside this village," the Hokage explained.
Kakashi nodded solemnly, bowing slightly before turning to leave the room. His mind was a whirlwind of conflicting emotions as he grappled with the weight of the secrets he now bore. Reflecting on the memories of that fateful night nearly sixteen years ago, he couldn't shake the nagging feeling that he had missed something crucial.
Had I really missed something that important?
Ichiraku
Naruto, Kiba, Shino, and Sakura sat at Ichiraku ramen, Kiba was blown away that Naruto had been telling the truth the whole time, Ayame really had asked him on a date, she had blushed and was acting all cute and girly it was so obvious!
Naruto had a huge grin on his face when the group left Ichiraku. They parted ways and Naruto walked back to his apartment on his own, when he got back, he looked at the clock and it was already 4 pm.
Well 7 is perfect I'll definitely be hungry again by then. I am guessing the bastard wants me to go over to her house since she told me not to be late, if it was here then there'd be no way I could be late.
Naruto thought, he decided to study the scrolls left behind by his father Minato, and Kushina, he still had a long way to go in order to master his father's flying thunder god technique.
Summoning three clones Naruto, had each clone take a scroll while he went and grabbed the money left by Kakashi. Naruto opened the pouch and his eyeballs nearly shot out of its socket, inside the bag was a small handwritten note that Naruto knew was written by Kakashi based on the semi neat, semi messy handwriting the man had.
"To my little blonde whiskered genin, Here's the money for the S ranked mission, and before you ask yes its correct.
S rank mission completion worth: 2,750,000 ryo
Bounty for S ranked
Bonus for information about the missing ninja Kabuto Yakushi split six ways between Teams 7 and Team 8: 516,666.68 ryo.
Bonus for the capture of Haku split three ways between team 7 and Team 8: 216,666,68 ryo.
Bonus for the capture of the terrorist Gato split between Teams 7 and Team 8: 125,000 ryo.
Bonus for the 25 captured Gato henchmen split between Team 7 and Team 8: 416,666.72 ryo.
Original C ranked mission reward: 50,000 ryo.
Grand total: 10,175,000.08
Don't spend it all in one place, and especially not Ichiraku's! Seriously!"
This was the most money Naruto ever seen in his life! He wouldn't have to worry about money again for at least 2 years, maybe 4 if he budgeted right with this. Naruto sat in his chair staring at the bundles of cash in shock, what was he supposed to do with all this?
"I am going to need a bigger wallet." Naruto said out loud as his clones worked and moved around him. He looked around at his shabby apartment. It was then that he realized that the place was cleaner than it usually would be. Shrugging he went back to thinking about what to do with all this money.
"I guess I finally need to get a banking account now huh?" Naruto thought with a chuckle.
He always knew that shinobi get paid well, it's one of the major benefits of being a shinobi, even genin and chunin were able to make a living and live a comfortable lower to middle middle-class life which he had been enjoying to experiencing now he had the funds to do so. He made roughly 1,000,000 ryo a month between the money the Hokage would give him and his missions. But this was almost ten times that and he made it in a single mission! Although he very well could have died still it blew his mind.
If I'm feeling like this, I bet Sakura will be shocked at this too! He thought with a smile, although he knew that Sakura family were more well off then him, they weren't like the bastard, who had access to all the Uchiha funds after the clans passing. Making Sasuke probably amongst the Top 10 or 20 most wealthy people in the village. For someone like him and Sakura this was a ridiculous amount of money. Thinking about the bastard gave Naruto an idea.
Why don't I just ask Sasuke, how she budgets and what bank she uses for her money! Naruto thought thinking it was a genius idea Sasuke was the perfect person for him to ask, and since he'd be seeing her in a few hours anyway it was the perfect opportunity to ask.
He looked around his apartment with this much he could get out of this apartment maybe get himself into a small house somewhere, or at least get himself a way nicer and bigger apartment.
I'll ask the bastard about that too!
A few hours later Naruto was outside Sasuke house, he was about 15 minutes early, but he knew Sasuke wouldn't care. He knocked on the door and waited a few minutes when the door opened first what he saw made his mouth water a bit.
Sasuke had a cooking apron on some flour on her cheeks, her hair was stuck to her forehead due to sweat, or heat from cooking, He couldn't tell if she had pants because the apron covered her legs to her mid-thigh, but her smooth shiny legs were noticeable under the apron, she wore a white short sleeved shirt, and her breast were poking through both the shirt and apron, he smelled a delicious scent coming from behind her coming from the kitchen.
"Hey Bastard!" Naruto said grinning at her.
Sasuke just smirked in response "Come in." She said turning to walk back to the kitchen, this was when Naruto noticed two things, firstly Sasuke was in fact wearing shorts, the same type of compression/spandex material shorts she wore the other day, but this pair was red and shorter! So short he could see a portion of the bottom of her butt cheeks poking out from underneath, his face instantly flashed red, and he had to focus on not looking down at the swing of her hips and the jiggling of her butt so blood wouldn't continue running south to his other head, he noticed some flour stains on the edges of her shorts, probably from the Uchiha failed attempts to keep the shorts from ridding up her round ass like they were now. Second thing he noticed was a red lacey bra that shined under her all-white shirt.
I know she's a girl! But can't she at least cover up, it's hard not to look you know! Naruto thought, yesterday he struggled with not being weird or being a pervert towards his friend, but then he thought back again.
Wait this must be like last night the Bastard is just trying to mess with me by teasing me! Whatever! I'll show you that it doesn't bother me, Sasuke! Be as girly as you want Bastard!
He followed her in and was proud of himself at the fact that he only glimpsed down at her ass four more times before they reached her kitchen and he sat at the table as he watched her return to the kitchen.
He watched as Sasuke seemed focused on her task of cooking she seemed so focused on the task that she wasn't noticing him staring at her.
Earlier at Ichiraku Kiba and Sakura were being pretty adamant about Sasuke strange behavior towards him. They were surprised when he told them that Sasuke had spent the night and he regretted telling them, due to the accusations that came from their mouths. He was happy that Ayame wasn't around to hear them try to accuse him and Sasuke of doing more things then just sleeping. Their relentlessness in wanting to hear every little. detail, made Naruto not want to tell them anything more. Partly, because he knew how private Sasuke was and partly because he himself didn't want to divulge everything to the two blabber mouths. He probably already said too much mentioning that she had slept over. At least he made it seem like they didn't sleep in the same bed, although they in fact did.
Kiba flat out said that "Sasuke likes him." And even Sakura agreed to this. But when he said he knew that, and that "Him and Sasuke were definitely closer friends than before, they immediately rejected that and told him that it wasn't the type of 'like'" Naruto sighed audibly
There is just know way, Sasuke and I are just friends, they don't know her like I do… She has a cruel sense of humor. I'm sure even those shorts are all a test, if I tried to 'flirt' she'd just hit me with a 'Ha, got you idiot!'
Kiba seemed to be the most convinced about Sasuke having romantic feelings, Sakura, did also admit that she wasn't 100 percent sure about the Uchiha feelings, just that she'd put money on Sasuke having a crush on him. Which made him feel really happy but a part of him knew that it was all mischievous jokes with Sasuke. She was clever and cunning he wouldn't allow her to laugh at him for something like that it'd be to embarrassing. And if they were wrong, he'd be risking the relationship between him and his first friend, his best friend he just couldn't risk that. He needs to talk to someone who was an expert at female behavior to even feel remotely confident in risking something like approaching Sasuke.
Although even the most experienced man in the world would probably have trouble understanding Sasuke
That thought reminded him of Goku, Naruto smiled thinking about the man, and how he boldly professed his feelings for Sasuke to her earlier today. He was sure Goku, was a real ladies' man maybe he'd get a rational second opinion from him. Or maybe that would be to awkward seeing as though the man liked Sasuke. Sighing his smile faltered, all this was confusing and just too much for him. If Sasuke liked him, knowing her she'd say something, Sasuke wasn't the shy type of girl. So, no matter what Sakura and Kiba said, it made more sense if all this was just a joke and a way to mess with him like she always does.
His sigh must've alerted her to him she turned around facing him with a questioning look in her eyes.
"What's wrong Naruto? Is it you head?" She asked him with a worried expression plastered on her face.
He just shook his head art her, "No my head is feeling better, I was just thinking."
This made Sasuke raise an eyebrow at him in question, before turning bending over to reach into the oven pulling out some delicious looking naan bread. Naruto blushed mad red again as he stared at her ass for a few moments before turning his head away from the sight. Sasuke was definitely pretty Goku had good taste having a crush on his friend.
"Dinners ready." Sasuke said as she brought over a plate, Naruto looked at the food, Sasuke had made curry topped with what looked like fried chicken breast cut into strips, and naan bread on the side, with a small bowl of dipping sauce for the bread, the aroma of the food was feeling his noise making his mouth water.
They sat and ate making small talk as they ate, Naruto had focused on his food and not staring at the red bra he could see through Sasuke white tee.
"Hey Sasuke, have you looked at the rewards we received from our mission?" Naruto asked curiously.
"Yeah, I received them, what about it?"
Naruto scratching the back of his head spoke.
"Well, I was wondering if you could help me with finding and setting up a bank account, it a lot of money for me to just be carrying around and I don't really want to leave it at home." He said sheepishly.
Sasuke nodded her head in understanding.
"I bank with Konoha Bank, tomorrow after our training with Kakashi we can go together to make you an account if you like."
Naruto casted her a grateful smile.
"Thanks Sasuke!"
Sasuke just gave a small nod in return the sat enjoying the diner in silence for a while until Naruto remembered Ayame and his lunch with Team 8 and Sakura earlier. He had scheduled the double date and informed everyone but Sasuke. Using one of his clones to tell Goku.
"Oh yeah, Sasuke?"
Looking up from her food Sasuke glanced at him curious.
"What is it now Naruto?" She said rolling her eyes and she scooped some food on to her spoon.
"I scheduled a double date for us this weekend with Ayame and Goku!" Naruto said with excitement.
Sasuke face was frozen in shock, and disbelief, her jaw slightly agape as she stared at him disbelievingly.
"What did you just say?" She asked
"I... scheduled the double date I was talking about earlier with Goku and Ayame-chan?" Naruto said repeating himself.
"Your serious, aren't you?" Sasuke asked him.
This time it was Naruto who was confused, "Yes, I'm not joking. Its Saturday at noon, we are meeting at the arcade."
Sasuke face twisted into her deadly glare.
"Why? Why would you do that Naruto, I am not interested in joining your date with the local whore."
Ignoring the jab at Ayame, Naruto just looked at her genuinely.
"I think going on a date would be good for you! You're so hostile sometimes I thought doing something fun would relax you a bit."
Sasuke face was full of hate and furry.
"Relax me a bit? By having to watch you all over the local ramen shop girl! Relax me by forcing me to go on a date with a boy I'm not interested in! DO YOU EVEN UNDERSTAND what you've done, are you really okay with seeing me with him? Are you that dumb, do you want me to be with him? Do you realize the outcome of this if I were to take this seriously?" Sasuke spat at him.
"Of course I know the outcome, a more relaxed you, which means that you'd be happier and how is that a bad thing?"
"Idiot! Do you know what the purpose of going on dates?" Sasuke asked
Naruto eyebrows furrowed with confusion, "I mean yeah, to have fun with your date and get to know them."
"And what happens when a date goes well?"
"Umm, I guess you continue going on dates. Then become boyfriend and girlfriend right." Naruto responded honestly.
"Yes, you set me on a date with Goku, is risking the chance that me and him become boyfriend and girlfriend, meaning that I will no longer be able to hang out with you like this." She said pointing to herself and her house.
Naruto face twisted with horror, shock, and confusion.
"What do you mean? Why wouldn't I be able to come over and have dinner and hang out with you anymore?"
Sasuke sighed rolling her eyes annoyed.
"Most boys don't like their significant others hanging out with other boys, I doubt Goku would appreciate situations like this. I'm sure if you mention this to Ayame she would; Also give similar objections." Sasuke said annoyed looking away with a slight blush.
"So, you're saying that Ayame-chan would also, want us to stop hanging out like this."
"Yes Naruto! If you don't believe me, just tell her about this and listen to what she says. And would you really want Goku, to see me like this?" She said motioning to her body pushing her chest forward to give him a better view of the bra he had been glancing at since she removed her apron.
She noticed his glances at her chest throughout their conversation, Naruto wasn't fond of the idea of not being able to hang out with Sasuke anymore, that would mean that he would no longer be able to enjoy her cooking as well and that was worse than a death sentence!
"See something that's catching your eye, Naruto? Better get a good look since this will be the last time, we get to hangout like this." She said to him with her confident smirk that irked him, he choked slightly on the food he was swallowing before casting a small glare at her, she just rolled her eyes getting up and taking her plate to the kitchen, muttering idiot under her breathe. He watched as she washed her plate.
Allowing himself time to settle his other head, that was rising each time he looked at her.
Damn, you bastard and that outfit. I don't want to lose the opportunity to hang out with you though, but it's too late I already told Goku and Ayame about the date, I will just have to talk to them and make sure I can still hangout with the bastard after. I'm sure she is just being dramatic.
Although he realized this was probably Sasuke normal sleep wear and night attire, he still wished she could at least wear more clothes and not tease him like this! The idea of Goku seeing her dressed like this made him oddly uncomfortable, but he didn't dwell on it to long. Sasuke change in tactics from her harsh jokes to this sensual teasing was cruel. A new level of cruel, no doubt would be a long battle between them.
Finishing his food he got up. And brought his plate to her as she finished cleaning hers. He went to wash his dishes himself, but she quickly snatched the plate from him.
"I got it Naruto, don't worry about it, idiot." She said turning before he saw the slight redness of her cheeks.
"Thanks." Naruto said stepping back to rest his back against the countertop behind him. He watched as she cleaned his plate and spoon her ass jiggling as she scrubbed, he allowed himself to stare this time.
Would Goku really get the chance to see her like this?
"Naruto." Sasuke said to him. Breaking him out of his thoughts.
"Yes?" He said caught off guard taking his eyes off her ass due to the fact that she was turned to face him a smirk on her face and her arms crossed looking at him like a parent who caught their kid with their hand in the cookie jar.
"You were staring." Sasuke said confidently.
"Uh- Huh, no I wasn't!" Naruto stuttered out.
Sasuke smirked her eyes taking a dark shimmer that made him nervous, she slowly approached him, almost strutting to him, he watched as her hips swayed side to side and her eyes looked seductive and fierce. When she reached him, she reached out with her left hand placing it on his stomach before slowly tracing a single finger up his chest before placing her full palm right over his heart. He knew she could feel his racing heart.
She is good at this teasing thing jokingly thing.
Sasuke could feel Naruto racing heart under her hand, and this brought a smile to her face, Naruto face was starting to redden, she leaned forward her hand still placed on his chest. She pressed her body against him allowing her full body to rub against his firm one. Inhaling his scent, she rose to her tippy toes until her lips hovered against his ears.
"Will you spend the night?" She said as she caressed his chest with her other hand, her voice coming out in a seductive sultry tone.
"I d-didn't bring a change of clothes." Naruto stammered.
"You have underwear on, yes? That should suffice." Sasuke argued.
Naruto thought for a moment, glancing at the clock it was already 10 pm, time seemed to fly whenever he hung out with Sasuke, his clones back at the apartment dismissed themselves at that moment so the fatigue hit him all at once, he closed his eyes tiredly.
I'm already here, I guess I could.
"Yeah, I'll stay." Naruto spoke, as his body started to ache. From what he assumed to be fatigue from his clone usage.
The smile Sasuke gave him at his answer was radiant and contagious making him give her one in return which earned him a tinge of redness to her cheeks. She moved to lay her head on his chest still having her one hand placed on it as she listened to his heartbeat, which he was sure was racing out of his chest. He wrapped her in an embrace, they a swayed side to side slowly, as they stood in her kitchen. They stood like that for a few minutes before Sasuke spoke breaking the silence.
"I will go get you a towel so you can take a shower."
Naruto just nodded and Sasuke reluctantly let him go, Naruto followed her into her room, which was much bigger than the one he had in his apartment. She walked to her closet grabbing a towel before turning to him.
"You can take a shower in my bathroom, I will go take one in the guest room, bee right back." She said as she tossed the towel at him. Before heading out to the guest room.
Naruto stepped into the bathroom, the steam from the hot water enveloping him in a comforting embrace. The tiles were cool under his feet, contrasting with the warmth of the shower. He glanced around, taking in the neat and clean space, which reflected Sasuke's meticulous nature. The feminine products scattered around the bathroom reminded him that he was in her private sanctuary.
As he turned on the shower, he let out a sigh of relief, anticipating the soothing sensation of the water cascading over his tired muscles. But as the water hit his skin, a sudden wave of agony washed over him, more intense than anything he had ever experienced. It felt like his head was splitting open, and his bones were being twisted and contorted from the inside.
Naruto collapsed to his knees, unable to bear the excruciating pain. Every fiber of his being screamed in agony, but he couldn't even muster a cry for help. Through blurred vision, he watched in horror as his hands trembled uncontrollably. And then, he saw it – two sharp protrusions emerging from his knuckles, like twisted bones seeking release from his flesh.
A torrent of curses escaped his lips, each word punctuated by a surge of pain that threatened to consume him. He felt as though he was being torn apart from the inside out, his body betraying him in the most agonizing way possible. With each passing moment, the pain intensified, driving him to the brink of consciousness.
But it wasn't just his knuckles that seared with agony. As Naruto writhed on the shower floor, he felt an excruciatingly agonizing sensation spreading throughout his entire body. It was as if his flesh was being torn apart from within, shredded by unseen forces that ravaged him from head to toe.
He could feel something emerging from within at different areas of his body, but through his blurry vision and the overwhelming pain, he couldn't discern what it was. Sharp, stabbing sensations lanced through his abdomen, his chest, his arms, and his legs, each accompanied by the sickening sound of flesh tearing.
In his delirium, Naruto clawed at his own skin, desperate to rid himself of whatever was causing him such torment. But his efforts were futile, the agony only escalating as bone protrusions popped out from various parts of his body, like twisted tendrils seeking release.
The bathroom echoed with his tortured screams, each cry a testament to the unbearable suffering he endured. And amidst the chaos of his pain-ridden mind, one thought clawed its way to the surface – he was being torn apart, not just physically, but from within his very core.
In a desperate attempt to cling to reality, Naruto clawed at the slick tiles beneath him, his nails scraping against the surface as if searching for a lifeline. But there was no escape from the torment that engulfed him, no respite from the relentless onslaught of agony.
As he struggled against the overwhelming pain, Naruto's head began to spin, his eyes pulsing painfully in sync with the agony coursing through his body. Through his tear-blurred vision, he caught a glimpse of his reflection in the tiles – and what he saw sent a shiver down his spine.
Staring back at him were not just his own eyes, but the ominous glow of two distinct dojutsu: the Byakugan, with its piercing violet hue, and the Mugenkessetsugan, bathed in a haunting cerulean light. They seemed to mock him, taunting him with their presence amidst his suffering, a cruel reminder of the mysteries that lurked within him.
And then, mercifully, darkness claimed him, dragging him into its cold embrace as his body succumbed to the overwhelming pain.
Almost an hour had passed. Sasuke was finishing up the final touches to herself. She had spent the first thirty minutes in the shower and the last thirty minutes meticulously combing her wild hair and touching up her face with moisturizer. In the shower, she had shaved every hair on her legs, arms, armpits, and her private area, leaving only a well-groomed landing strip as the only hair left that wasn't on her head.
Glancing in the mirror one last time, her face was flushed with her night outfit, a very revealing black nightgown that she had purchased earlier that day. The upper quarter which covered her breasts showed a lot of cleavage but wasn't see-through like the rest of her nightgown. As she looked at herself, she could see her toned stomach through the see-through nightgown. She could see the only thing hiding her privates, which was a red thong. The nightgown was short, stopping just under her butt. "There is no way he will be able to resist this," she thought to herself, trying to convince herself and strengthen her resolve.
Maybe this is too desperate? she thought, feeling a bit insecure. She opened the door to her guest bathroom and glanced at the clock in the guest bedroom. It's already been an hour! He is probably sleeping by now!. This thought drove her to turn the lights off and make her way to her room. When she got there, she was surprised to hear her shower still running.
"I guess he's enjoying his shower," she thought as she sat on her bed, trying out a few different poses she saw in Konoha Secret. She wanted to look alluring to him when he exited the bathroom. Another 30 minutes passed before she started to worry.
Deciding to check on him, she got up from the bed and walked to the bathroom door, knocking on it loud enough to allow him to hear it. "Naruto?"
Silence. She knocked again, harder this time, in case he was distracted and didn't hear her for whatever reason. "Naruto? You okay?" she was met with silence again, her heart began to race with worry. She went to grab the door handle, pausing.
"Maybe he just wants to be left alone?" she thought briefly. "I'll just poke my head in and make sure everything is okay."
She opened the door and was immediately met with the steam of the shower escaping the bathroom. "Naruto?" she called out to him, no response. Now she was irritated; there was no way he wouldn't be able to hear her now.
Walking into the bathroom, she stood in front of the closed shower curtains, crossing her arms in annoyance. "Naruto!" she shouted loudly. He ignored her still, stomping a foot down angrily; she continued, "Naruto! If you don't respond to me right now, I will yank this shower curtain open!" she threatened, only to be ignored again. Something wasn't right.
"Naruto, I'm opening the shower curtain now," she said worriedly, reaching out slowly towards the curtain to allow him an opportunity to respond. Her hand grasped the shower curtain, pausing before pulling it to the side slightly, just enough for her to see inside.
A gasp, followed by a terrified scream, left Sasuke's mouth as she looked down to see Naruto bloodied & spasming on her shower floor, with what looked like sharp indentations all across her tiles around him. "NARUTO!"
A/N And that's all, hope you all enjoyed the chapter, sorry for the delay as i already said recently moved so adjusting to my new life schedule hope all is well with you all, until next time SEE YA!