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Loving A Loser Is Hard Chapter Nine
Hinata woke up in her bed, feeling more rested than she had in a long time. Strong arms were wrapped around her, and she turned to see Naruto's peaceful face. "Oh my Hokage", she thought, as the events of last night came rushing back. "Shit, I thought I was dreaming." They had shared a kiss. Panic set in. "Oh no "she remembered that Naruto had said he only wanted to be friends. Grabbing the pillow behind her, she screamed into it. "What was I thinking, kissing him last night?"
A knock on the door interrupted her thoughts. Her sister, Hanabi, entered, holding Miyako in her arms, and right behind her was their father, Hiashi, carrying Menma. Naruto's eyes blinked open. Damn" he muttered, quickly jumping out of bed.
"The kids have already eaten," Hanabi said, placing a kiss on Menma's head. "Grandpa!" Miyako exclaimed with a bright smile.
"Oh my, I'm sorry, Miyako, but he's not your grandfather," Naruto said but Hiashi corrected with a chuckle, extending his hand. "But I do love spending time with my grandkids."
"When you two are ready," Hanabi added with a wink, "breakfast is available no rush." Both Naruto and Hinata blushed.
"Umm, Hinata... I'm sorry about last night."
"It's okay, Naruto," Hinata interrupted with a smile. "Who knew my dad could be such a big softy? Besides, I don't want the kids to be separated. I know their your kids, but I want the baby to grow up as real siblings. It's good that you brought them here. They should get used to our home," she said, her smile softening as she realized her choice of words. "Well, I mean my father's "home," she added quickly, waving her hands as if to include her father and sister."Yeah," Naruto said, "I know what you mean, Hinata. I don't deserve your kindness."
Naruto sighed softly. "After everything, I don't feel like I can trust many people. When Tenten came to help with the kids, I accused her of having ulterior motives."
"Well, maybe she did," Hinata replied.
"What?" Naruto asked, confused."I asked Tenten to watch over you while I was recovering."
"You asked her to help me?" Naruto said, his surprise evident.
"Yeah," Hinata nodded. "I told her we've both been through a lot, and that you and I are a bit of a mess right now."
"Tenten didn't tell me," Naruto muttered, guilt washing over him. "I really feel like shit for accusing her of not wanting to help. I'm sorry, Hinata, but it's hard for me to trust anyone right now. I thought Kiba was my friend, but to know he's been plotting behind my back for years…"
"Oh my," Hinata said, concern in her voice. "Poor Akamaru. I wonder how he's holding up."
"I'm sure he'll be okay," Naruto replied, though his stress was evident. As he adjusted his shirt, a glimpse of his toned stomach showed, causing Hinata to blush as memories of him confessing his love to her flashed in her mind. "Hey," Naruto suggested, breaking the tension, "how about we eat some breakfast?"
**o0o**
Naruto's POV
Wow, she's so beautiful when she wakes up. I watched Hinata eat, but then I realized I was staring like an idiot. "Naruto, is something wrong with the food?" she asked, concerned. "It's nothing," I replied quickly.Last night, after I finished in the bathroom, I heard her tossing and turning in her room. I went to her, and when I woke her up and held her, she kissed me. My entire body felt electrified. Hinata... I still love her, and this is going to be so hard, just being friends. Damn it, I want so much more. But after all the trauma she's been through, there's no way she'd want me as a lover. I don't think I'll ever stop loving her. Seeing how much the kids love her family... this is going to be really tough.
Hinata then said, "I have a doctor's appointment today. Would you like to come with me?"
"I would love to," Naruto replied with a warm smile.
As they finished eating, Hanabi and Hiashi returned with the kids, who were dressed in traditional Hyuga attire. "Look at them, so cute!" Hinata exclaimed.Naruto grinned. "Thanks. Lord Hiashi, if you don't mind, I'd like my kids to represent the Uzumaki, Uchiha, and Hyuga clans. Is it okay if I add the Hyuga clan symbol to their clothing as well?"
"You don't even have to ask," Hiashi responded, nodding approvingly. "Of course, it's okay."
"Thank you," Naruto said. "I just want the kids to know about their heritage."
Hinata nodded. "Naruto and I are going to my doctor appointment, okay?"
"Yes, please leave the kids with us," Hiashi replied. "Their mom might stop by to pick them up."Naruto noticed Hinata flinch at the word "mom."
"Sakura takes care of Miyako as well," Naruto added. "When Princess Hiyama is away, she steps in as a mother figure."
"Oh, that's great," Hinata said, though Naruto could see the sadness in her eyes.
"Damn", Naruto thought. This is the awkwardness I knew would come. There will be hiccups in the future when they're all together.He could already imagine Hinata getting flustered, struggling with the idea of being one of the kids' parents.
**o0o**
Sakura's POV
As the two happy couple no, she reminded herself, just friends entered for Hinata's first check-up since the incident with Kiba, Sakura prepared herself to give them the best care possible.
Sakura continued with more details about the baby's development. "At 15 weeks, you're in your second trimester," she explained, her tone reassuring. "This is an exciting time because the baby is growing rapidly. Right now, your baby is about the size of an apple, measuring around 4 inches long and weighing about 3 ounces."
She smiled as she added, "At this stage, the baby's bones are starting to harden, and tiny little movements are beginning, though you might not feel them just yet. The baby's facial features are becoming more defined, and if you could see inside, you'd notice the baby is even starting to practice breathing movements."
Sakura looked at Hinata warmly. "You're doing everything right, and the baby is developing beautifully. Just continue with your prenatal care, stay hydrated, and rest when you need to. Your little one is on track and growing stronger every day."After completing the exam, Sakura smiled at the pair and said, "Everything looks great. The baby is healthy and growing perfectly." She glanced at Hinata, then at Naruto. "You're doing really well, Hinata. Keep taking care of yourself, and don't hesitate to reach out if you feel anything unusual."
After sharing the baby's development, Sakura paused and gave a playful smile. "Oh, and by the way," she added with a teasing tone, "I just wanted to mention that it's perfectly safe to be sexually active during this time, as long as you're both comfortable with it."Hinata's face turned bright red as she glanced at Naruto, whose cheeks were also tinged with pink. Sakura noticed the slightly embarrassed look they exchanged and couldn't help but chuckle. "It's completely normal to have concerns, but as long as everything feels okay for Hinata, there's no reason to hold back. Just listen to your bodies and take things at your own pace."
Sakura winked, trying to lighten the mood. "Consider it doctor's orders enjoy this special time together, and don't be shy about it!"She then turned to Naruto, adding, "I know this is all new for you, but you're doing a great job supporting Hinata. Keep it up both of you are going to make wonderful parents."As the two left the office, they could barely look at each other.
"Sorry," Sakura said with a smile. "You guys looked like you needed a push."
**o0o**
Hinata's POV
Still feeling embarrassed after the doctor's visit, Hinata noticed Naruto looking at her. "Oh no,she thought, it's totally awkward between us now."
"Thanks for inviting me," Naruto said, breaking the silence. "This is officially my first time attending a doctor's exam."
"Oh, right," Hinata remembered. Miyako was actually his cousin, and Sakura had hidden her pregnancy.* Despite being a father of two, there were still so many things Naruto had never experienced.
"Yeah," she responded, her voice barely above a whisper. What's wrong with me? Why can't I speak normally with Naruto?"
"Hey, Hinata," Naruto's voice pulled her out of her thoughts. "Can a friend buy you some ice cream?"
The word friend stung a little, reminding her of how much she loved Naruto, yet didn't want to risk messing up their relationship. She couldn't help but think back to the times she'd had ice cream with Kiba.
Flashback Kiba Date
Two months into dating Kiba, my father had finally approved our marriage request. To celebrate, Kiba suggested we get some ice cream. When we arrived, he ordered chocolate for both of us, even though I really wanted cinnamon buns flavor. I didn't want to disappoint him, so I kept quiet.
As we sat together, I struggled to enjoy the ice cream. Kiba made a gesture that made me uncomfortable he licked the ice cream and then gestured for me to imagine it was me he was licking. "Just wait a month. I can't wait to taste you, Hinata," he said with a teasing grin. His words and actions made me feel uneasy, but I tried to force a smile.
Noticing I wasn't eating much, Kiba remarked, "Why aren't you eating? I've noticed you've been gaining weight. Don't tell me you want to become one of those fat housewives." His comment stung, and he took my ice cream, finishing it himself. I tried to ignore the hurt. Kiba then leaned in and licked my cheek. "Looks like you missed a spot," he said, his hand on my thigh. "Every day with you this close and not being able to be with you is torture."
End of Flashback
Hinata and Naruto walked up to the ice cream counter. Naruto, trying to get her attention, asked, "Is something wrong?"Hinata shook her head, still a bit flustered. "Hey, they have tons of flavors here," Naruto said, pointing to the menu. "Look at that one ramen flavor! Salt and sweet. I definitely want to try it."
Hinata waited for Naruto to order for her. "Hey Hinata," he said with a smile, "pick a flavor you like." He held up his ramen ice cream cone and added, "Let's do it together.";The words "do it together" brought back memories of their night together, making Hinata's face flush bright red.
"Hey, do you still love cinnamon buns?" Naruto asked. "Would you like that flavor?"
"Yes," Hinata replied, barely able to look at Naruto. "Do you mind ordering for me?"
"No problem," Naruto said, and she nodded. "One cinnamon roll ice cream, please."The ice cream attendant smiled and said, "i'm you're fan Naruto, your ice cream is on the house."
Hinata smiled in gratitude. "Thank you," she said.
"Could I take a picture for my Instantscroll account?" Naruto agreed, putting his arm around Hinata as they posed. The attendant beamed, "I can't believe Naruto's here at my ice parlor!"
"Hey, let's sit," Naruto said. He took a bite of his ramen ice cream, moaning with pleasure. "Mmm, yummy."Hinata started to lick her cinnamon roll ice cream, a smile spreading across her face. "It's good," she said.Naruto suggested, "Let's trade." They switched cones."Wow, this ramen flavor is interesting," Hinata remarked. "It's salty but sweet."
"Oh, Hinata," Naruto said, noticing something on her face. "You've got some ice cream on your cheek."
Hinata flinched slightly as she realized Naruto was holding a napkin. "Oh, thank you," she said, trying to brush it off herself.
"No, please don't be sorry," Naruto said, looking a bit uncomfortable. "I had no right to touch you without asking. I'm the one who's wrong."
Hinata looked down, her expression sad. She appreciated Naruto's consideration, but his words only deepened her feelings of discomfort.
*o0o*
Naruto's POV
Seeing Hinata flinch like that deeply troubled him. It was the same reaction she had when he first tried to hug her at her home, and now she flinched when he tried to wipe some ice cream off her face.
Naruto's anger flared. What had that bastard Kiba done to her? He couldn't wait to confront him. He was far from finished with that asshole and wasn't going to let this go. "Hey Hinata, let's head back," Naruto said. "I need to drop the kids off with Sakura. I've got some business to take care of."
"Please leave them with us," Hinata said. "I could use some bonding time with them."
"Are you sure?" Naruto asked. "Yes, please," Hinata confirmed."Alright then," Naruto said. "I'll see you tonight." He pulled out a small toad. "Here's my personal toad. If you need to reach me, send him to find me." Hinata took the toad and nodded. "Okay. See you tonight."With a final wave, Naruto vanished in a puff of smoke.
**o0o**
Meanwhile, today, Shino was brought into Root for investigation.As Naruto entered the building, he encountered Sai."Naruto, you know the rules," Sai said.Naruto, visibly frustrated, snapped back, "Like I give a fuck. I told you, Sai. I'm not stopping until Kiba gets what he deserves."
Sai tried to reason with him, "You can't keep coming here every day to beat the shit out of Kiba. I can't cover for you."
"Then don't," Naruto retorted. "He's supposed to have two more weeks in here before he's free to walk the streets and get closer to Hinata. You should have seen her today. She couldn't even enjoy ice cream because of that bastard. I won't stop. He needs to be punished."
"It's the law, Naruto," Sai said.Naruto's anger boiled over. "Then fucking lock me up too. He abused Hinata, the woman I love. He's been obsessed with me for years, using my face to do whatever twisted things he wants. He's a sick bastard, and I'm not going to just stand by."
"I know, Sai," Naruto shouted. "Then you're not going to stop me."
He stormed into Room 005, kicking the door open. "What exactly did you do to Hinata to make her so damn afraid she can't even enjoy ice cream?" he demanded.Kiba laughed, a twisted grin spreading across his face. "She'll never be the same. Hinata you knew is gone."Naruto stepped closer, glaring at Kiba. "Think hard, asshole. What happened at the ice cream parlor? Tell me."
"Oh, the ice cream parlor," Kiba sneered. "I remember. I had her right there, telling her how eager I was to fuck her."Naruto's rage boiled over, and he slapped Kiba hard. "This punishment is too light. You're going to pay for what you did."
Kiba laughed, unrepentant. "I ruined her, Naruto. She did everything I asked. She'd strip down for me and touch herself while I watched. I'd see her tears, but I didn't care. I'd masturbate right in front of her."
Naruto's face reddened with fury, his hands trembling with barely restrained anger.Naruto's face twisted in disgust. "Yeah, and sometimes in her room while she was sleeping."Kiba smirked. "It's all in the past. Just forget about it."
"You're trying to get a rise out of me," Naruto snapped. "And it's fucking working." With a fierce burst of chakra, Naruto shattered the chains holding Kiba, sending him crashing to the floor
"Come on, you bastard," Naruto growled. Kiba laughed. "I don't want to fight. Watching you suffer is far more entertaining. The aftermath is so much funnier."At that moment, Sai and Shikamaru entered the cell. "Naruto, why is Kiba out of his chains and bleeding?" Sai asked.
"I'll be back, bastard," Naruto said, his voice filled with cold fury.Lord Sixth was waiting. "Let's get this over with," Naruto said, turning to leave.
They entered the room where Shino, Sai, Ino, Lord Sixth, and Shikamaru were present.
"Shino," Lord Sixth said, "we need to know if you've assisted Kiba in any way."Shino met their gazes evenly. "Yes, I helped Kiba with blackmailing Naruto."Shino's voice was reflective.
"When I was 16, I realized something quite difficult. both my best friend and I were in love with our friend Hinata. It was obvious to everyone but Naruto that Hinata had feelings for him."
Naruto was fed up with everything. With his master's murder and the mission to save his best friend from Orochimaru, he wasn't even thinking about love at that time.
Kiba spun a tale about Naruto being a womanizer. During missions, I saw pictures of Naruto in local bars across various villages, always with his arm around different women. I believed Kiba's stories, unaware that he was the one following Naruto and posting those pictures himself.
I had no part in that, but when Naruto and Hinata returned from the moon looking so happy, Kiba insisted they couldn't be alone. We spent that night together, but the next day, we saw Naruto surrounded by fan girls. When Kiba suggested blackmailing him, I agreed. However, shortly after, Kiba's behavior began to change.
After we returned from the Land of the Hidden Hills, I found Hinata was a shadow of her former self. I took her out to show her various insects, hoping to cheer her up. She smiled and laughed, but when Kiba found us, he was furious. After we took Hinata home, Kiba became increasingly possessive.
I was at home when Kiba showed up, stronger and more violent than ever. He choked me and threatened to destroy the insects my clan had protected for generations. He told me he had set up smoke bombs around our grounds and would kill all my insects if I didn't back off.
In my fear, I saw my best friend degrade into someone I hardly recognized. He even urinated in my room and threw pictures on the ground. Sobbed Shino, "He had taken photos of Hinata with my camera some of her in the bathroom while she was changing. Kiba said he would tell the Hokage I was a pervert and that I'd been stalking her."
"With both threats weighing heavily against me, I had no choice but to back off."
Naruto screamed in fury, "You fucking coward! How could you let that monster get anywhere near Hinata?"
"Please, Naruto, let him finish,"Shikamaru pleaded. Naruto kicked his chair in frustration. "Why didn't you tell me? I would have dealt with this myself."
"No one would have believed me," Shino said, shaking his head. "Look how twisted Kiba's plans were. I would have been arrested, and all my insects would have been killed before you could have done anything. I thought Hinata was happy with him. I thought Kiba was the right choice. But when I saw Hinata's bloodied body that night, it filled me with terror. I was so disgusted that I vomited on the floor. I couldn't breathe. I felt like I allowed this to happen."
Lord Sixth," Shino pleaded, "I beg you, I will accept any punishment you deem fit."
Please calm down," Kakashi said. "Black Zetsu was involved. We need to handle this differently. Black Zetsu has been behind many conflicts throughout the ninja wars. It's not just Kiba.he was feeding off that darkness."
Naruto said, "Yeah, but why isn't Black Zetsu here? and Kiba, he's still causing trouble."
Shizune replied, "I can answer that. I've been giving Kiba therapy sessions for the past two weeks."
Kiba Therapy session
Shizune approached Kiba. "Kiba, do you know where you are?"
Kiba responded, "I'm in jail for trying to murder my fiancée, Hinata. I was under the influence of Black Zetsu."
"Are you sorry for what happened to Hinata?" Shizune asked gently.
Of course, I am sorry. I loved Hinata, and I almost can't even say the word. Her baby could have been... he cried."Then let me help you on your path to recovery," Shizune said.
End Kiba Session
"I just spoke to him about the ice cream incident. He felt that today was the day he would finally be put out of his misery by Naruto."
"Naruto, Kiba literally has a death wish and hopes you'll be the one to grant it."Shizune said.
Naruto's my advice is, "If you truly care about Hinata, whether as a friend or something more, stop visiting Kiba. Instead, focus on supporting her recovery and being by her side. Don't let this hatred consume you."
Lord Sixth finished consulting with the village elders and announced the decisions.
"Shino," he began, "you are to be placed under house arrest and suspended from all missions for one year. During this period, you will be closely monitored and restricted from participating in any shinobi activities. This punishment is intended to reflect the seriousness of your actions and to give you time to reflect on your behavior."
Now Kiba and his mother's and sister everyone was waiting. As you know, Kiba Lord Sixth addressed Kiba with a stern expression. "Kiba, you have already faced some punishment, but additional measures are necessary. We are giving you a choice between two options:
1. Sealing of Chakra: Your chakra will be sealed using the Senju clan's strongest sealing technique. This will render you unable to use any ninja abilities, effectively removing you from the ranks of shinobi forever.
2. Expulsion from the Village: You will be permanently expelled from the Hidden Leaf Village, stripped of your status as a shinobi, and banned from returning.
Kiba looked at Lord Sixth with a resigned expression. "I choose the sealing of my chakra. I want Hinata to never see me as a threat again. I love her and want her to be happy, even if it means giving up my abilities as a shinobi."
Lord Sixth nodded solemnly. "Very well. The Senju clan's strongest sealing technique will be used to permanently seal your chakra. From now on, you will no longer possess any ninja abilities. This decision is final."
"No, Kiba, don't do this," his mother pleaded.
"Why are you doing this, Lord Sixth?" asked Kiba's mother.
Lord Sixth held up a large stack of scrolls. "These are the scrolls of the women your son deceived.
Mother I want to show Hinata my appreciation for her mercy, especially since I harmed her."
Naruto watched in shock at the unfolding scene. "I can't leave the village. I owe Hinata my life. My crimes were severe; I could have been executed. She is a respected member of her clan."
Kiba accepted his fate, knowing that his choice was made in the interest of Hinata's well-being and peace.
*o0o**
Hinata came back to the Hyuga clan Hanabi was playing with the kids. Menma was make small steps to Hanabi as Miyako was collecting flowers. "Hey, I'm back. "Hinata smiled. "Welcome home. ""Hi lady Hinata Miyako ran to her. I picked this flower you went to doctor "she smiled "thanks."Sakura arrived and waved.
"Hey, Mama," Menma said. "How's my boy doing? And how's my girl?" she asked, turning to Miyako. Sakura kissed Menma. "I missed both of you," she said. "Thanks, Hanabi, for taking care of them. We're going to be family since they'll be my niece or nephew's siblings," Hanabi said. "Yeah, that's right," Sakura replied. "Oh, I love the clan outfits!" she added.
Hey, Sakura, let me cook you a meal. Naruto said he'd be back tonight for dinner. Stay."
"Really? Can he join us?"
"Yeah, no problem, Sakura.
At dinner time, Sasuke arrived, and the kids greeted him eagerly. Menma jumped out of Sakura's arms and rushed to Sasuke, who smiled and kissed him on the forehead. "Did you miss your uncle?" Sasuke asked, and Menma grinned in response.
Hinata watched, noting how much Menma resembled Naruto more each day. She felt a bit of guilt, thinking about her earlier concerns about how the baby might react to her, but seeing everyone getting along brought her comfort.
*o0o*
Naruto's Pov
Naruto arrived at the Hyuga clan, still grappling with the outcome of his decision. He had to seal away all of Kiba's powers, a move that weighed heavily on him. Despite the betrayal, he wanted to believe that the Kiba he had once admired was still somewhere within. The reality that Kiba had become so corrupt was hard to accept.
Naruto's frustration grew as he reflected on his actions. His master had always taught him that hate breeds more hate, and now he felt trapped in that cycle. He had been consumed by anger and had, perhaps, done more harm than good by beating Kiba relentlessly over the past two weeks. Unlike him, Kiba couldn't heal from the injuries Naruto had inflicted, and the sight of him battered and broken was a stark reminder of the brutality of his actions.
Sakura, Ino, and Sasuke were the only ones who had been able to witness the aftermath without turning away. Ino, in particular, was struggling, haunted by the fear of not being able to help Hinata. Sai had informed Naruto that Ino was afraid to face Hinata, knowing everything that had happened and wishing she could have done more.
Naruto's mind was tormented by the image of Hinata, bloodied and broken, her eyes darkened, her ribs fractured. The thought of Kiba trying to force her into submission made him sick. The memory of overhearing Sakura telling a doctor how lucky Hinata was that Naruto had intervened only deepened his sense of regret. Kiba, once a respected ninja, was now just another citizen of Konoha.
Naruto felt a profound sense of loss and anger. Kiba had given up on himself, and Naruto was furious that, despite everything he had done, Kiba might have avoided real justice if Hinata had pressed charges. The entire situation left Naruto questioning his own choices and the effectiveness of his quest for justice.
As Naruto heard laughter, his heart felt full. He entered the room and saw Sasuke holding Menma and feeding him, while Hinata's father was feeding Miyako. Overwhelmed with emotion, Naruto fell to his knees and began to cry, realizing that despite all his mistakes, having a family was still possible. Hinata rushed to his side as his vision blurred and darkness began to close in.
**o0o**
Hinata's POV
Everyone was enjoying dinner and laughing when Naruto arrived at my home, looking lost and tearful. Then, he fainted. "Daddy!" Miyako cried out.
Sakura rushed to Naruto's side, finding him burning up with fever. Sasuke helped her as they moved Naruto to my bedroom."I thought he couldn't get sick," I said, worried.Sasuke, checking Naruto's condition, grumbled, "He's been overdoing it. He's been using his Sage Mode clones to protect the village and hasn't deactivated them since I left. He's exhausted."
"Why does he push himself so hard?" Sakura muttered, frustrated. Sasuke said because he is a big loser."
"It's okay," I reassured him. "He's just over used his chakra. He needs rest."
Just then, a bird flew to the window and dropped a scroll into my hand. I quickly open it, hoping it would provide some insight or help.
Verdict: Kiba Inuzuka
Kiba Inuzuka has pled guilty to the following crimes:
Abuse and Manipulation: He emotionally and physically abused victim Hinata, manipulating her into degrading acts and exploiting her vulnerability.
Impersonation: Kiba pretended to be Naruto to deceive victim Hinata, using Naruto's likeness to exploit her trust and subject her to further abuse, as well as other women from different villages.
Blackmail: He blackmailed victim Naruto, coercing him into compromising situations by threatening to expose private matters or cause harm.
Violation of Personal Boundaries: Kiba repeatedly invaded victim Hinata's personal space with unwelcome advances and inappropriate demands.
Emotional Distress: His actions caused significant emotional trauma for victim Hinata, affecting her ability to enjoy simple pleasures and disrupting her peace of mind.
Criminal Behavior: Kiba's actions violated the village's moral and legal standards, leading to severe consequences for his misconduct.
Each of these offenses represented a calculated act of cruelty and manipulation that had a profound impact on victim Hinata's life.
As decreed by Lord Sixth Kakashi Hatake, the punishment was performed today at 4:00 p.m. by Naruto Uzumaki.
Punishment: Sealing of Chakra: Kiba's chakra was sealed using the Senju clan's strongest sealing technique. This will render Kiba unable to use any ninja abilities, effectively removing him from the ranks of shinobi forever.
Hinata began to cry, overwhelmed by the happy memories she had once shared with Kiba. She knelt down, clutching the scroll.
Seeing Hinata's distress, Sakura and Sasuke approached. Hinata handed the scroll to Sakura, who then showed it to Sasuke. Sasuke's face grew serious as he read the contents. "Shit," he muttered.
"Please stop crying, Hinata," Sakura said softly. "He wasn't a horrible person. I knew him for so long; he was my best friend."
Sasuke nodded in understanding. "I'll leave you with Naruto," she said gently. "Let's go, Hinata." Sakura guided her to a guest room, gently rubbing her back to comfort her. She remembered the fear and anguish she had felt when Sasuke was on trial, and how Naruto and she had pleaded for his life. She understood how Hinata must be feeling, as she had experienced similar pain.
"It's okay to be sad for him," Sakura said. "You probably think I'm crazy for crying for him."
"No," Sakura reassured her. "I don't. You love him. He was your best friend. I would have forgiven Sasuke for much worse. It's alright to let it out."
Hinata continued to cry, remembering how Kiba had wanted to be Hokage and how much he had changed after the war. "I never thought he would do something like this," she said through her tears. "I never thought he would react like this."
"It's okay, Hinata," Sakura said. "You're allowed to cry."
*o0o*
Two days later
Naruto opened his eyes, groggy and disoriented. "You up, loser?" Sasuke said with a smile. "Sasuke, you're back," Naruto mumbled weakly.
"Yeah," Sasuke replied. "Thanks to the new ninja technology, we've created stronger chakra crystals designed to detect any Zetsu. We have them in all five major villages, including the Leaf. You don't need to keep your Sage shadow clones active anymore."
Naruto managed a tired smile. "You did well, Naruto. Thanks for keeping your promise," Sasuke smiled at him.
At the Uchiha home, Sakura showed Naruto around. "This is our house. We made sure there are four bedrooms for all the kids."Wow," Naruto said, taking it all in. "And Hinata? How is she?"She's doing okay," Sakura replied. "She's at the Hyuga clan right now."Naruto sighed. "I sealed Kiba's powers away. It was the right thing to do, even though I didn't want to. I wanted him to suffer, but I did it with Lord Sixth."
Sakura nodded. "Yes, Lord Sixth agreed. Hinata begged him to keep Kiba's actions a secret. Everyone believes he was captured by enemies and retired from being a ninja. Hinata wants him to live in peace, and no one else knows the truth. It's a secret.
"Damn, I'm not happy to hear that Hinata did all that for Kiba. "
"Maybe you two can talk about it another time."
"Now that you're feeling better, the kids want to see you," Sakura said, leading Naruto downstairs.
At breakfast, Sakura received a kiss from Sasuke, who lovingly rubbed her belly bump. Miyako jumped into Naruto's arms, and he kissed her forehead, reassuring her that he was okay. Menma was cradled in his other arm.
*o0o*
Hinata's POV
Hinata had been deeply reflecting on her feelings for Naruto. Her father's words echoed in her mind "Hinata, I've been thinking about you and Naruto. Why don't you two get married? I can see that you love him far more than you ever loved Kiba. Naruto wants to be friends, but it's clear he loves you. Don't be afraid to try again."
With her father's encouragement, Hinata decided to let go of the past and move forward. She gathered her courage, determined to confess her feelings to Naruto and give their relationship another chance.
When Sakura called her to say Naruto was awake, Hinata felt a rush of hope.
She hurried to Uchiha's residence, ready to speak from her heart. But as Sakura opened the door, her heart sank.
There, behind Sakura , was Princess Hiyama, her arms wrapped around Naruto's neck, their lips locked in a kiss. Hinata's heart shattered. She was too late.
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Naruto's POV
I heard someone at the door and wondered who it could be. Sakura was expecting Hinata, but instead, a woman with bright red hair and striking green eyes brushed past her. "Hiyama."Before I could react, she rushed to my side, wrapping her arms around me and pressing her lips to mine. I was caught off guard, unable to say anything.
Just then, the door opened again. I looked up and saw Hinata standing there, her eyes filled with tears. My heart sank as I realized what was happening.
Author's Note*
Thank you all for reading this chapter!
I added a bit more drama for the couple, but don't worry there's a happy ending coming. Hinata and Naruto are starting a new chapter. But with Naruto's ex-wife involved, things are about to get more complicated.
Thanks for all the reviews, follows, and hearts. I appreciate your support and am glad you're sticking with the story!
Hey everyone! Did you catch the new Sailor Moon movie on Netflix? I'm absolutely loving Usagi's ring it's so cute! Fun fact: my wedding ring is heart-shaped too, just like hers. Also, is anyone else keeping up with Boruto's Blue Vortex? Chapter 13 is out, and it's getting more and more complicated. Would love to hear your thoughts!