Damn translation is hard (despite Ive been using english in a daily basis for a very loong time... I have my two documents open and sometimes I think "How the F&*k I put this in english"... buuuut I did my best shot in this chapter and of course thanks to the gods for G Translate)

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All his life Naruto had been impulsive (it was no coincidence that he earned the title of Konoha's number one hyperactive ninja) and for the last two years he had devoted a large part of his political training to thinking with a cool head and putting aside that impulsiveness… Hooooowever, he gave himself the pleasure of sending to hell all the shit that he knew would come from many of his senseis (teammates included), and landed a blow so powerful in Hiroki's face, that sent the poor boy flying a few meters until he collided against the stone wall by the village's entrance.

It was fortunate that Hiroki was a trained ninja with a high defensive capacity, which allowed him not to die before Naruto's blow, and also had that famous Hyuga tactic intelligence, very similar to Hiashi's, so before getting involved in a fight where he knew very well would lose, decided to try to solve whatever was bothering the hero of the ninja world through words.

-Good night to you too, sr Uzumaki- he said while making a small and very painful bow -I must admit that I am extremely curious about the hostility of your treatment towards me-

Naruto felt a huge disappointment when he saw the state in which Hiroki had been left, he wanted to beat him to a pulp, but not to kill him! And by looking at the miserable stage the Hyuga was in, he should simply get the leftovers of his anger through insults and curses, because it was clear that Hiroki had been hurt enough to make it impossible for him to handle one more blow.

-Don't try to play innocent with me . You know exactly the reasons why I want to finish you... Damn, how dare you put your hands on Hinata for then just...-

-Uzumaki samma- Hiroki could not hide the tone of seriousness and tension he felt at that moment -As a man that I am, I will gladly respond to any fight you want with me, but, as I respect the clan I come from, I have to warn you that matters between a man and his woman are kept private, especially if that woman is Hinata-

Naruto did not miss the phrase -his woman-. Hiroki confirmed with that sentence the status of his relationship with Hinata, which everyone had rumored at the time the couple was dispatched from the main house, to live together in a small apartment on the outskirts of the Huyga compound.

-But… YOU ARE LEAVING HER DAMNED, ENDING HER REPUTATION AND HER FUTURE-

Hiroki thanked heaven that at that moment no one was near the main gates of the village besides his two caravan companions (who happened to be faithful servants of Hiroki's family), because even though at that moment he was indeed leaving Hinata, his commitment with her and even his childhood village probably forever, the fact of shouting from the rooftops the details of that failed relationship with the Hyuga heiress didn't please him at all, especially out of respect for the girl's dignity, after all he considered himself a man of honor.

However, he was in a position between the sword and the wall, and if he wanted to placate the wrathful beast that the future Hokage had become converted, he was going to have to talk a little more than necessary.

-With all due respect, sr- he said the last word loaded with his own anger that was beginning to reach levels beyond manageable -I don't know what right you have here asking me for explanations about our relationship issues-

-Hinata is one of my most precious people and…-

-EVERYTHING- Hiroki shouted, unable to contain himself any longer before the blonde's interference -what happened between her and me has been in mutual agreement, and if I have to answer someone about Hinata's disgrace, it will be Hyashi, who for what I see, is not standing here at this moment. Now, if you want to continue with this questioning, I have to ask you first if Hinata at least knows that you are here, trying to defend an honor that clearly is not your responsibility to defend-

The scrawny is right, you are crossing limits with the Hyuga and her family Kurama ventured to say in his second attempt to calm the jinchuriki. Naruto's ups and downs that day had him in a pretty bad mood, enough to make the biju wish some guilty pleasure, like finishing off a few surrounding villages for example, but he was a good guy now, and he was trying to behave, well this if Naruto helps a bit with the anger management thing.

Hiroki's words added to Kurama's were enough to freeze Naruto, because it was more than true, he was making a fuss over Hinata that she herself had never asked for. If the woman in question was Sakura, he was sure that at first gossip of this from the villagers about this encounter, Naruto could be considered dead, but knowing the kind nature of character of the blue-haired girl, it was more likely that she herself would die of shame when she realized that a confrontation of this type was carried out by her.

-She never fell in love with me- Hiroki blurted out seriously, causing a dead weight to settle inside Naruto's chest. -I hope that satisfies the intense need for information that has led you to put on this whole show, now, if you'll excuse me, I have to see a doctor as soon as possible in the next village we cross, I don't want anyone in Konoha to find out about this shameful meeting, and I hope you understand that I keep it a secret for the sake of Hinata herself-

Kurama had been observing humans for years. Of course a large part of that time he did it in order to achieve a weak point in one of his containers, some clue that could make him break their sanity to finally get away with it and obtain the long-awaited freedom of him. He had learned how easily a human being, especially females (and boy did he know them, since most of his jinchurikis had been women), could go from being happy to crying, or even being happy and crying at the same time. Complex creatures that were always carried away by those damn emotions, in the end affecting him in some way. Naruto had become a summer day compared to the volatility his mother had displayed. The boy kept his emotions within positive and joyful ranges, sometimes Kurama even getting tired of all that joy, especially after the war was over. Even so, the drastic change in Naruto's mood after hearing Hiroki's speech left him surprised. He didn't remember that grayish sensation that seemed to take over the blonde's chakra as he watched, practically frozen, as Hiroki got back into the carriage and left the city.

Dawn surprised Naruto meditating on the kage hill, still staring at the entrance to the village, and the point where Hiroki had disappeared. If only he had the ability to send a rasengan miles away, he would do it right now to blow the asshole off. The words he had said to him still weighed heavily on his soul, and for that reason he hated him even more! Because he had touched a very weak point within the heart of the hero: the feeling of overprotection that he had with Hinata Hyuga, a defense mechanism, a self-imposed penance for the fact that he could not love her, and at the time, for having broken her heart. .

The day Hiashi had told him the details of the ridiculous laws surrounding the subject of relationships and marriage that governed the clan, Naruto had left his study session dejected and almost without appetite (almost, because he had decided that the ramen would be a good cure for what he was feeling). That day understood the importance of whoever was the man to whom Hinata gave her heart, and he felt ashamed knowing he was a very good candidate, not only because of the important position that was already been promised him in the village, but because the combination of the genes of both would undoubtedly have produced more respectable, if not better, offspring than any other combination could achieve. Well, a combination with the Uchiha clan might be just as appealing... The blond shook his head, trying to erase any image of Sasuke and Hinata together.

Naruto had had the opportunity to help Hinata in her goals, to the only woman, and perhaps the only person, who had been with him from the beginning, who had encouraged him at the exact moment: before the encounter with Neji, during his battle with pain and in the war, just when his sanity was about to disappear to plunge into the deepest darkness, Hinata's soft and firm hand had brought him back to reality.

He owed her a lot, he owed her his life, but unfortunately that deep gratitude was not capable of making him feel love for her. For this same reason, when Hinata was assigned the mission of helping Naruto with the recovery of his arm after the implant, given the panorama of many days together, Naruto began to feel the obligation to clarify his feelings with the blue-haired girl, because he wanted a calm recovery, rest after the long battles; and the regret of not having answered him after Pain looked, as Shikamaru would have defined it: troublesome.

So one day before his operation, when they were both leaving the Hokage's office after getting the details of their future schedules, he decided to finally be a man capable of clearing things up with one of his most precious friends.

Hinata- he said while still trying to arm himself with enough confidence and saw how the lilac eyes were fixed on his - I would like to talk something else, if you have time, we can go for some cinnamon rolls and eat them in one of the fields of training?, I know they are your favorites- he said frankly. Hinata nodded without saying more, she was still quite affected by the interactions with the boy, and she was surprised by the invitation.

They walked in silence to the cake shop, where Naruto was amused seeing how Hinata's mood changed in the presence of sweets, it reminded him a lot of his own attitude towards ramen. Then they continued on their way to the training fields, where they sat in the shade of a leafy tree that, due to the marks on its bark, denoted that it was used by the boys of the academy to practice taijutsu.

Anxiety took possession of Naruto's tongue, which by having sat down couldn't control his nervousness anymore. He let himself flow into a verbiage that he hoped would send the correct message and at the same time not hurt Hinata's heart.

- First of all, I want to thank you for all the help you are going to give me in my recovery, I know that with you I will be in the best hands, really. ..I also want to thank you for your company until today, I know you've been one of the most valuable friends I've ever had, and I feel very lucky to have you Hinata...I...I hope that never changes- her voice became a thread and looked down, embarrassed at what he was about to say.

-I still remember what you told me when you faced Pain-"

Hinata's eyes widened in surprise at the comment, of all the possible topics she could hope to discuss with Naruto, that was definitely not on her list.

- I know I was very inconsiderate in not telling you anything at that time, I… everything happened so fast that I didn't even have time to assimilate it. It is not until now that I have finally been able to calmly think about what I want to tell you-

-And…what…do you…want…to tell me?- Hinata's voice was soft, almost like a whisper.

- I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your feelings, you are the first person to tell me that you love me. Hinata, you are a very nice person, the kindest I know! You are one of my most precious beings and you know that I would be willing to give my life to defend you, you know that, right? - Hinata nodded again, she still did not know what point the blond wanted to reach with all this speech, and firmly tried to placate the slight feeling of hope that was settling in her chest.

Naruto took the last bit of courage he had left and looked her straight in the eye "Unfortunately, I...I don't feel the same way as you-"

Life had put many tests on Naruto, and in most of them he had to demonstrate a value beyond his own limits. He often repeated to himself that he must be a man, put out all his strength and face the evil that lies in wait for him... However, seeing Hinata's gaze lose its shine, made all his courage waver more than when he faced Kaguya . -Please - he whispered in a plea - you are very important to me, I don't want to lose you. Excuse me for not reciprocating your feelings- He bowed slightly and again sought the Hyuga's gaze, never before had Naruto been so formal in a speech and never before had he feared an answer so much, not even on the thousand occasions he had invited Sakura out!

It took Hinata a second to take the pieces of a shattering dream and piece them together into the most convincing mask she could. With a sigh she let go of all those hopes and gave Naruto the most beautiful smile the boy had ever received.

- A long time ago Naruto-kun, I made my peace regarding what I feel for you. The day I confessed all that to you, I was sure I was going to die, and I didn't want to leave without having the opportunity for you to know that you were loved, for a long time ago.- She gently took Naruto's hand and added - I know perfectly well that your feelings for Sakura are strong, and that you will never see me as more than a friend. Like you, my biggest concern was that you would walk away because of my feelings. So don't worry about me, be happy with the person you love, and for the rest, just let me stay by your side, as a colleague who will help you achieve your goals, and as a friend who will always be there for you. you.

-I swear that the same way you are always here for me, I will be for you Hinata. I will never forget what I owe you, and I will do everything in my power to help you on your own path-

From that day under the tree Naruto promised himself to use some of his Hokage studies to learn about the Hyuga clan and seriously become a powerful ally to Hinata. He had even convinced Kakashi sensei to formally ask the Hyuga leader for a few audiences and classes, to become an expert on Hyuga etiquette and protocol, knowledge that could be beneficial in negotiations with the elders of the clan. Everything, absolutely everything in his hands to help Hinata in the future. Unfortunately those lessons were the ones that led him to know how miserably he had failed in his good intentions: because if he had accepted Hinata's sweet feelings at that time, right now she would be a leader, and her path would never have crossed Hiroki.

Now, the only thing left for Naruto to do was wait for the clan to make Hinata's new condition official, and help whoever was the leader of the Hyuga to put pressure on the old ones to definitively eliminate the bird seal, and save Hinata from an imprisoned life like the one Neji had lived.

He couldn't allow it, he owed it to Hinata, Neji and himself.