Surprise! I'm putting out this chapter early. There should still be a chapter this Sunday but enjoy this early chapter on Wednesday! Also I just HAD to clear something up right away.
Some of you guys have rightfully pointed out your fear of Hinata potentially cheating on Naruto with Sasuke. (Or with anyone else for that matter.) I will say this once and for all. That will NEVER happen. I hate NTR with a passion. Naruto is an alpha, not a cuck. No matter what happens in the future, Hinata is staying 100% loyal to Naruto. Naruto will be loyal too but sometimes he likes to show his dominance to others in a multitude of ways. Like how he does it in this chapter.
Besides, I already have plans to pair Sasuke with someone else.
Also, this chapter is introducing Hanabi, Hinata's little sister, into the story. I am aging up Hanabi so she is only two years younger than Hinata and Sasuke. (Not five years younger like in the anime). HINT HINT!
Alright, now that that's out of the way. Please enjoy~
Chapter 8
On with the story
"Hinata, you are late!"
I flinched as I heard my father's voice call out from the other room. Him and my little sister Hanabi were already in the dining room eating dinner.
I knelt down at the entrance to the dining room and bowed, awaiting permission to enter as was tradition.
"I'm sorry father. My training with Naruto went on longer than we thought it would."
"You waste your breath with useless excuses. Come." Father stated sternly.
I raised my head and couldn't help looking harshly at my father. He matched my gaze. Hanabi watched silently from the side.
I took my place at the opposite end of the dinner mat.
"Perhaps you should take it up with the Emperor." I sassed while picking up a cup of tea.
A long silence fell over the room. It was hard to speak to my father that way but recently I felt invincible. Hanabi looked at me as if I were crazy. She then looked to my father expectantly but seemed disappointed that he didn't immediately snapped back.
"Father, you're going to let her speak to you like that?" Hanabi questioned in alarm.
"Silence Hanabi!" Father barked.
Hanabi bowed her head respectfully though I could see how angry she was. Father picked up a cup of tea and sipped calmly from it.
"Empress." Father called out to me.
I was still getting used to being addressed like that by my father. Somehow it made me regret sassing him. I immediately felt guilty using my position as Naruto's Empress to gain power over him.
"I respect the Emperor's desires, however you are still my daughter." Father explained.
I began to fidget before bowing my head.
"I'm sorry Father."
Father nodded in approval and we ate like normal. The entire time Hanabi continued to steal harsh glances my way.
"Hanabi, speak your mind." Father finally called out.
"I just don't see why we have to deal with this. She acts so disrespectfully and all she gets are words. She should be punished." Hanabi pointed out.
I flinched. I could feel my sister's ire towards me.
"An empress is entitled to certain privileges." Father stated simply.
Father was calm. He did give Hanabi permission to talk so he showed no hostility to her honesty.
"Hinata can't even beat me in a fight. Empress or not, respect is earned." Hanabi insisted.
Hanabi pointed out a noteworthy fact. I still held back in our sparring sessions. I still couldn't find it in my heart to beat her when I knew how father looked at anyone he deemed weak. A look he has given me countless times. Though the way Hanabi looked at me broke my heart. I wanted so badly for us to just be sisters but she seemed to only see me as a rival.
"Is that how you truly feel Hanabi?" Father questioned.
Hanabi nodded resolutely.
"It is, father."
Father closed his eyes. I could see he was deep in thought.
"To the dojo." Father ordered.
Hanabi quickly rose to her feet. It had been a while since she and I sparred. Naruto was keeping me busy and father understood how strong I was becoming under Naruto's tutelage.
I was a bit nervous about Father's order but I didn't protest.
Once in the Dojo Hanabi stood in front of me already in her fighting stance. Father watched over us like usual with his hands tucked into his sleeve.
"Hinata, use 30% of your strength." Father ordered.
Hanabi and I looked at father in disbelief.
"Father but I…" I sputtered.
I wasn't sure Father knew what he was asking.
"Enough Hinata. She needs to learn." Father insisted.
I still held doubt. Hanabi couldn't believe her ears.
"Father, you don't truly believe Hinata stands a chance against me do you? Let alone while just using 30% of her strength."
Father ignored her, staring sternly at me. I gave a defeated nod.
"Yes father." I conceded.
I closed my eyes in focus. I prepared my chakra. I had to make sure it was no higher than 30%. If I went even a little bit over then my attack might kill her.
Hanabi was still doubtful.
"Begin!" Father ordered.
Hanabi charged immediately, the girl thrusting a palm towards me. It was over in a second.
I sidestepped her attack easily and swept out my leg towards her, ducking under her arm and delivering a powerful palm to her heart.
Chakra exploded from her back. The hard part of the fight was directing my palm blast in such a way so as to only scathe her organs and knock the wind out of her like I did to Sasuke. Still, at 30% power it was hard to control the energy.
Hanabi fell over immediately, the girl dropping to her knees and grabbing her chest in pain.
"Hanabi!" I shouted in panic.
I hoped she was ok.
"Hinata, step away from Hanabi." Father called out.
I froze, hesitating for a moment before nodding and taking steps back.
He moved over to Hanabi. She was struggling to breath. He looked down at her harshly.
"Hinata has held back for quite some time. All to save you the embarrassment of defeat. You should show her far more respect." Father lectured before turning to me.
"Yet your restraint is also your weakness. You disrespect your sister's efforts by denying her the experience of defeat. Were it not for the emperor your soft heart could spell doom for this family."
I turned my gaze away, wrapping my arms around myself. Even in victory Father always found a way to put me down.
"Empress." Father addressed me with a respectful bow before turning his back and leaving us alone in the dojo.
Hanabi and I maintained an awkward silence while she recovered. I finally walked up and reached out in an attempt to help her up. She slapped my hand away.
"I don't need your help." She spat.
I was on the brink of tears.
"I'm sorry."
That was all I could think of saying.
"How long?" She questioned in an angry tone.
"How long?" I was a bit confused.
"How long have you been holding back?"
I was afraid to answer.
"Since the beginning."
She gritted her teeth.
"You've always been this strong?"
I shook my head.
"Not at first. I only became really strong after Naruto-kun started training me."
Hanabi finally rose to her feet and crossed her arms.
"The Emperor?" She said with a scoff.
I was a bit upset that she said Naruto's title so disrespectfully but I didn't want to be too combative.
"Yes, the Emperor."
She rolled her eyes. I frowned.
"I think...you should show him a little more respect. Even father has accepted Naruto-kun as emperor." I spoke meekly.
She turned her back to me.
"Father has forgotten his Hyuuga pride." Hanabi declared.
I gasped, placing my hands over my mouth.
"You can't mean that Hanabi."
She began to walk away.
"What if...I introduced you. You could see how strong Naruto-kun is. Maybe you can see why father respects him." I proposed.
Hanabi stopped. I could tell she was thinking it over.
"Also maybe...he can share his power with you. I know you want to lead the clan one day. Well...if you were to grow really strong then you'd be more than worthy."
Hanabi stared me down out of the corner of her eye.
"Alright."
The walk to the clearing was especially nerve wracking today. It took a few days for me to set up the meeting between Naruto and my sister. It seemed that Naruto intentionally made Hanabi wait. I didn't question it.
Hanabi moved next to me as we jumped from tree branch to tree branch. I was surprised how fast she was. I don't think I was that fast at her age. Really the only reason I was stronger than her before meeting Naruto was because I was two years older. Even despite being older I wasn't that much stronger. Well...not until Naruto started training me.
By the time we got to the clearing Naruto was waiting for us. He sat on a boulder. The same gigantic builder he used for his training. Sasuke stood off to the side leaning against a tree with his hands tucked into his pockets.
I walked up and bowed to Naruto.
"Emperor Naruto-kun." I stated respectfully.
"Empress." Naruto acknowledged me with a small nod.
This seemed really official, like a high court meeting. Hanabi didn't show Naruto the same respect. She walked up next to me with her arms folded, eying him challengingly.
"So you must be the little ball of fire, Hanabi."
Hanabi nodded silently.
"I hear a great deal about you. And I'm sure you've heard about me given that your father is one of my most useful and loyal subjects."
Naruto still spoke in a carefree manner. He maintained a relaxed position atop the boulder. It kind of served as an impromptu throne.
"Don't speak about my father that way. He may accept your little game but I'm not here to indulge your stupid fantasy." Hanabi snapped.
I let out an audible gasp. I could see Naruto's gaze growing more serious.
"Naruto-kun please, she doesn't know…" I began to plead.
Naruto raised a hand. I went silent right away. He then did a waving motion and I immediately stepped to the side, leaving Hanabi alone to face Naruto.
Naruto stood up from his throne and walked forward towards my sister.
"It's interesting that you would speak to me in such a disrespectful way. Surely you heard about what I did to your father and the other members of your clan." Naruto pointed out.
Hanabi stood strong. I admired her strength even though I feared for her.
"Father may be afraid of you but I won't be, even if you are stronger than all of us. I am a hyuuga and I won't bow down to someone who treats me and my clan with such little respect."
Naruto stopped in front of her now, looking down with an amused smile. I knew that smile. It was the same smile he gave towards his victims. I was getting more nervous by the second.
"Your father understands that your personal notions of respect means little to an Emperor. In my world respect is what I say it is." Naruto spoke in an eerily calm voice.
Hanabi scoffed.
"Father is a coward."
My heart sunk. Was that what she truly thought? The moment became a lot more tense as Naruto went silent and Hanabi looked up at him defiantly. I could tell something bad was going to happen. I wasn't wrong.
Hanabi yelled as Naruto pounced. Naruto was too fast for me to catch every detail. One moment Naruto stood calmly, the next moment Naruto had Hanabi pinned on the ground.
"Get off me!" Hanabi screamed.
Naruto ignored her, putting a hand to her throat and squeezing. I could see her hands grabbing desperately at his wrists.
"Naruto!" I pleaded.
He sent me an intense look and I immediately backed down, bowing my head submissively. I thought for a moment that Kyuubi might have taken over but no, Naruto's eyes were still blue. This was my Naruto.
He settled his gaze back on Hanabi who was struggling for breath. Then he did the unspeakable. He ripped off her jacket, exposing her fishnet shirt below. Soon that was torn away as well. Now her budding chest was completely exposed.
"Naruto." Sasuke spoke up now.
"Silence." Naruto's powerful, demonic voice boomed.
Sasuke gritted his teeth but backed down as well, looking away now.
Tears poured from Hanabi's eyes as he yanked her pants down, leaving her in just her panties.
"You call him a coward yet look at you. I can smell your fear." Naruto barked.
Hanabi's entire body was trembling, she closed her thighs but Naruto wouldn't have it. With a firm motion Naruto forced her thighs apart just enough to grab at her pantie-covered crotch, groping her roughly.
"This is the world he fears, the fate he fears for his daughters, for his clan. If you believe yourself stronger than him then stop me, push me away." Naruto's deep voice growled.
Hanabi was a mess, the girl squirming as Naruto's hands rubbed against her nethers.
"Stop me!" Naruto ordered.
"I can't!" Hanabi screamed.
Naruto paused now, staring down at her with a narrowed gaze. I finally saw just how terrified she was. Moments ago Hanabi seemed like an immovable mountain but now she just seemed like a scared little girl. Because that's exactly what she was.
Naruto leaned down and breathed huskily against her neck. She turned her head away and continued to cry. I could hear soft whimpers coming from her.
"Say my name." Naruto whispered.
"E-emperor."
"What?"
"Emperor Naruto!" She squealed.
"What else?"
"I'm sorry Emperor Naruto." Hanabi whimpered.
Naruto seemed satisfied with that. He backed away, standing up to leave Hanabi whimpering on her back. He then nodded over to me. As soon as I got that signal I sprinted over to Hanabi and kneeled at her side. She immediately jumped at me, burying her face in my chest and balling her eyes out. All I could do was hold her close and caress her head like mother used to do for me.
Naruto returned to his rocky throne and took a seat.
"Welp, now that that's out of the way I expect to see you here first thing in the morning?" Naruto called out in a chipper voice.
He was back to his carefree attitude as if nothing happened.
Hanabi looked over to him with a tentative glance.
"I need you to be strong so something like that can never happen to you or anyone in my police force. Hell, anyone at all for that matter. " Naruto explained.
Even I had a confused look. Naruto grinned.
"The Hyuuga clan will be the enforcers of my new world. In many ways they are perfect for it. I'm going to create a world where murder, rape or even maiming someone is punishable by death. That will apply even to my police force. Everyone will be treated the same except for the few individuals I grant exception to. Given that, I can't have a police force that is violating the law. You have to be able to enforce the law without breaking it. The Hyuuga clan is perfect for that. With your gentle fist style you can subdue law breakers and bring them in relatively unharmed to await my judgement." Naruto explained.
Everyone listened attentively to Naruto's vision.
"Your father isn't a coward. He is far wiser than you know. He has secured the future of his clan but most importantly, ensured the safety of his daughters so you will never have to endure anything like what I just put you through, or worse."
My eyes widened in realization. It was a tough lesson but now that I could see Naruto's mindset it made me feel a lot better. I just wished he found a less harsh way to prove his point.
"Hanabi, after your father either passes or becomes too old, you will lead the clan, my police force. You need to be strong. From this day forward you will train directly under me just like Sasuke and Hinata. It will be your responsibility to make sure that things like this never happen to anyone you care about again. And in my empire I expect you to protect all my subjects." Naruto declared.
Hanabi hesitated but nodded. Her strength seemed to have returned.
"Yes Emperor." She stated obediently while rising to her feet on her own and bowing her head.
She was still without a shirt. I took off my jacket and put it over her shoulders. She was hesitant at first but she didn't resist.
"Take care of her tonight Hinata-chan." Naruto instructed.
"Yes Emperor Naruto-kun." I replied obediently while leading Hanabi away.
Hanabi leaned into me. She was still shaking but somehow I felt that this experience would bring us closer.
General POV
"Was that really necessary?" Sasuke asked while walking over.
Naruto rubbed the side of his neck casually.
"Maybe not but at least I got my point across. A girl like that...I didn't think words would have been enough." Naruto explained.
"Still though…" Sasuke frowned.
Naruto smirked.
"Come on Sasuke. You thought subduing the world was going to be easy?"
Sasuke shrugged.
"I guess it's just a bit different when you see what it looks like firsthand."
Naruto nodded in understanding.
"I hear ya." Naruto said while standing and picking up the large boulder.
He began to do squats.
"I feel I should warn you Sasuke, I'm going to do a lot worse in the coming days. And I'm not going to feel a bit bad about it. The people of this world need a firm hand." Naruto stated resolutely.
Sasuke got into a fighting stance and began to deliver powerful kicks to Naruto's body. This was endurance training for both of them. Naruto shrugged off the kicks while Sasuke endured the feeling of attacking what felt like a stone wall.
"Yea, that's fine. Just warn me next time."
Naruto smirked once more.
"I'll think about it."
Sasuke rolled his eyes as he delivered another kick.
"You're an evil bastard, you know that right?" Sasuke half joked.
"That's Emperor Evil Bastard to you."
Both boys laughed jovially from the exchange, the two training until night fell.
Hinata POV
Hanabi laid with me curled up in bed. It took awhile for her nerves to settle. I'm glad she still let me hold her. It had been years since we did this.
"Hinata." Hanabi whispered.
I looked down at Hanabi who had her head buried in my chest.
"Yes Hanabi?"
"Is Naruto-...um...Emperor Naruto really going to take over the world?"
Her voice was gentler than I've ever heard.
"I think he will." I admitted honestly.
She thought about my answer.
"And you are really going to be an empress?"
It still brought a smile to my face to think about it.
"Yea."
"I guess it won't be so bad to have an empress for a sister."
The love and adoration I felt for her was beyond words. I squeezed her even tighter. She returned my affection.
"I'll make sure you get tons of perks." I stated lightheartedly.
She giggled. It has been so long since I heard her giggle. It melted my heart.
"You'd better."
I'll have to thank Naruto later for making this possible. I was doubtful of his motives at first but now the results were clear. I'll never doubt him again.
"Goodnight Hanabi-chan."
"Goodnight Hinata-nee-chan"
My heart fluttered. I couldn't help thinking about the person that brought me and my sister closer.
"Thank you, Naruto-kun."
That's the end of the chapter. Please review.
Boom! And Hanabi enters play. Let me know what you think about how I portrayed her and Hiashi. Also I hope I've cleared up the issue with Sasuke. No one is going to touch Hinata besides Naruto and if anyone tries they will feel wrath! Ok, next chapter should be this Sunday. See you then!
