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Secret book of Desire by Lady Hinata Uzumaki Chapter Five

Hinata had just finished preparing dinner and set the table, placing each plate carefully. Boruto watched her, a frown on his face, worried she'd be disappointed again. Dad's not coming home, he thought. He didn't want to see his mother let down like so many times , Himawari was singing cheerfully, "Daddy's going to be here for dinner!" Her optimism only deepened Boruto's frustration. Yeah, right,he muttered to himself. So what if Dad was home yesterday? It's Saturday he never comes home on Saturdays.

Just then, they heard a click at the door. To Boruto's shock, Naruto stepped inside, removing his shoes with a smile. "Hey everyone, I'm home!" Boruto blinked in surprise. "Old man… is it really you and not just some clone?" Naruto chuckled, walking over to greet Hinata with a warm smile. "Of course it's me," he said, then turned to her. "Everything looks great, honey."They all sat down together, beginning their meal, and Naruto took the opportunity to start his plan to fulfill Hinata's wishes. "So," he began, "I had to stay late because of a major issue at the Hokage office."

"What kind of issue?" Hinata asked, concerned."Someone stole some important documents from the Leaf vault," Naruto replied. "Oh no, Daddy, that's terrible!" Himawari exclaimed, wide-eyed."Yeah, it is," Naruto nodded, finishing up his meal. He turned to Hinata, his voice apologetic. "Listen, honey, I'm really sorry. I had planned to take tomorrow off, but I'll need to go into the office again and tonight. This is serious."

Boruto's face twisted with frustration. "Of course you do," he muttered. Then, louder, he said, "Oh, so Dad's the "only" ninja qualified to handle anything important, right? Why do we even have Jonin, Chunin, or Genin if you can just multiply yourself like a billion times? Why don't you just do everything, Dad?" He slammed his fist onto the table.

"Boruto!" Hinata snapped, her tone sharp. "Stop that right now!" But Boruto ignored her, standing up and glaring at Naruto. "No, you listen, Dad! You've been absent for years, birthdays, everything. Now you suddenly say you're sorry? Where was that before? It's ridiculous!"

Naruto's expression darkened, and his voice boomed through the room. "I do care, Boruto!" The intensity in his voice made the entire house tremble that moment, Naruto saw the fear in Himawari's eyes and felt a pang of regret. He took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down, his gaze softening as he looked at his family. Boruto shook his head, his anger still simmering. "Save it," he muttered before storming out of the dining area. Moments later, the sound of his bedroom door slamming echoed through the house.

Hinata sighed, thinking, Well, that could have gone better. She felt a mix of frustration and concern over the evening's argument. But as she walked down the hallway, her thoughts drifted to something else her relationship with Naruto.

She was still struggling to process what had come over her recently, especially after... that moment in his office. A blush crept across her face as she recalled the way his warm breath had brushed her neck. Stop it, she told herself, fanning her face with her hand. Focus, Hinata.

Boruto stepped out of his room, He made his way down the hallway and knocked gently on Hinawari's door. "Hey, Hinawari, you wanna come with me to see Sarada?" she immediately opened the door, her face lighting up. "Of course! Are we staying over?" she asked with excitement in her smiled, ruffling her hair. "Yeah, I was thinking of staying the night there. Is that okay with you?"Hinawari nodded eagerly. "I'll grab my stuff!" She dashed off to get ready, while Boruto turned to find Hinata in the kitchen.

"Mom, can I stay at Sarada's tonight?" Boruto asked, his voice a little unsure, as if seeking looked up from what she was doing, her expression softening with understanding. She knew Boruto had been a bit on edge lately, and this could be a good opportunity for him to clear his head. "Of course, Boruto," she said with a gentle smile. "You're always welcome to stay at Sarada's."Thanks, Mom!" Boruto said, relieved and excited. He turned to Hinawari, who had just reappeared with her , let's go," he said, taking her hand.

Hinata watched them as they left, her thoughts drifting for a moment. She was glad Boruto had a place to go where he could relax and take his mind off things. A night away from home might be just what he needed to help him cool off and sort out whatever had been bothering him lately."Stay safe, both of you". She had to admit that Naruto has been making an effort lately like taking Himawari to paint and taking the whole family to Boruto's favorite restaurant. Though things still felt tense, especially with Boruto, there was a glimmer of hope. Naruto's attempts to reconnect and be present meant a lot to her. Now, she just hoped Boruto would see it too.

*o0o*

There was a knock at the front door, and Naruto looked up. He'd already planned this, so he quickly called Sai into his office."Yeah, Naruto, you called for me?" Sai asked, stepping in with his usual calm nodded. "I think it's time we run a safety drill."Sai tilted his head thoughtfully, then nodded. "Understood," he said, taking a seat alongside the other ANBU Black Ops members who had been assembled."I'm going to join in and take the lead on this one," Naruto continued. Sai with a determined look in smiled slightly, tucking a stray hair back into his ponytail. "Alright, then," he replied. "What's the scenario?"

"We're going to pretend that an important scroll has been removed from the vault," Naruto explained. "And, hypothetically, a regular Leaf citizen has it hidden in their home. I'm going to have Hinata play the role of the 'innocent citizen' to help us in the drill." Sai raised an eyebrow. "You want your wife to help? In what way?" Naruto nodded. "Hinata's a master of the Gentle Fist and a former kunoichi. She knows how to handle herself and can act naturally under pressure. Having her as the 'innocent civilian' will give us insight into how an actual citizen might react if they unknowingly became a target in a high-stakes situation."

Sai's expression softened, a hint of admiration in his voice. "I see. Her experience and instincts would make the drill more realistic."

"Exactly," Naruto said. "She'll help us test the team's approach, especially when it comes to distinguishing between real threats and regular civilians."Naruto smirked, his eyes narrowing with a hint of mischief. "She'll be the target. I'll pose as a regular citizen and 'accidentally' drop the scroll with her. Your job is to locate and 'apprehend' her without letting on that it's a drill." The room grew tense as Naruto's voice lowered, taking on a serious tone. His chakra flared subtly, making the room hum with energy. "Let me be clear," he said, his gaze steely. "No one is to hurt my wife in any way during this drill. Understood?"

Sai met his eyes with a firm nod. "Understood, Naruto. This is just a drill. We'll handle it carefully." Naruto nodded, satisfied. "Good. And one more thing Hinata doesn't know she's part of this. She mentioned she was bored recently, so I figured I'd put her skills to use. But keep it quiet; I don't want her catching on. Once she's 'apprehended' and brought to the holding cell, everyone can head home, and the drill will be done. Plus…," he added with a slight smile, "I'd love to see how she responds."

Sai couldn't help but chuckle. "Got it. When does this start?" Naruto's grin grew. "Right now, Let's see what happens."With that, Sai quickly gathered the ANBU, and the team moved into position to execute the drill, aware that this was as much about leaf security as it was a test of Naruto's creative approach to his duties.

*o0o*

Hinata opened the door to find a sweet, frail-looking old woman leaning heavily on a cane, her hands trembling slightly. "Is this the Hokage's home?" the elderly woman asked, her voice gave a gentle, concerned smile. "Yes, it is. Are you looking for my husband? He's currently at the Hokage Mansion. Is there something you need?"Naruto, in disguise as the elderly woman, grinned inwardly at her kindness. She looked so concerned, and he had to fight the urge to drop the disguise and tell her how much he loved her. Instead, he kept character, nodding. "Would it be alright if I rested inside for a moment? These old legs are tired."

"Of course," Hinata replied warmly, leading her guest into the seated, the old woman reached into her bag and pulled out a scroll marked with the Leaf Village's official seal. "I saw a young man drop this," she said, holding it out with a shaky hand. "It has the Leaf Village mark, so I thought it must be important. Could you pass it to your husband?"

Hinata's shinobi instincts flared. Accepting unknown, classified documents was risky, but seeing the frail old woman in front of her, she pushed aside her caution. She's so kindhearted, he thought, admiring her gentle nature even while she unknowingly walked into his trap. The instant she held the scroll, Naruto dropped the transformation, revealing himself as an ANBU operative. He moved swiftly, pressing her gently but firmly against the table. Within seconds, five masked ANBU agents appeared, surrounding her in a flash of movement.

"Wh-what's happening?" Hinata stammered, her confusion evident as she tried to process the sudden ambush. Naruto released Hinata so she could speak.

Sai, wearing an Monkey ANBU mask stepped forward, "Lady Hinata, you're accused of stealing a forbidden scroll."

"What?" she exclaimed, glancing around wildly. "No, there was there was an old woman!" Her gaze darted to the figure holding her, only to realize, shock, that the ANBU agent pinning her was the same heart pounded as she expertly deflected the ANBU operatives attacking her from every angle. They were relentless, each movement calculated to corner her. Why are they targeting me? Confusion mixed with the adrenaline rushing through her.

When a gap in their formation appeared, Hinata seized the opportunity, sprinting out of the house and into the cool night. She ran down the deserted streets, her mind racing. I have to find Naruto… he'll know what's going on.

As soon as Hinata broke away five ANBU operatives appeared, each masked with different animals: Rabbit, Dog, Horse, Tiger, and Ox. They moved with deadly precision, blocking her paths and leaving her no time to catch her breath. But Hinata was a master of the Gentle Fist, and the thrill of evading capture only fueled her fighting spirit.

The Rabbit masked ANBU leaped first, moving with blinding speed, his swift strikes aimed at her pressure points. Hinata sidestepped, her Byakugan activating as she predicted his every area move. She countered with a quick jab to his shoulder, temporarily disrupting his chakra flow and causing him to stumble back.

Dog was next, circling her like a predator. He lunged low, attempting to sweep her legs out from under her. Hinata jumped, twisting mid-air to avoid his sweeping kick, landing gracefully and using her momentum to deliver a powerful Gentle Fist strike to his torso, sending him reeling back.

As she turned, Horse closed in from behind, his hand already reaching for her. Hinata, ducking under his outstretched arm and delivering a sharp elbow to his ribs. She followed it with a quick, open-palm strike to his shoulder, disrupting his movement just enough to slip past him.

Tiger blocked her path, his stance broad and imposing, arms ready to grapple her. Hinata paused, reading his intentions. As he lunged, she sidestepped, rotating her body just enough to avoid his grasp. She placed her hands on his back and pushed, using his momentum to send him stumbling forward, creating a small opening.

But Ox moved to intercept her immediately, standing firm with his powerful frame. He was fast, his strikes precise, aiming to trap her movements. Hinata deflected each hit with calm precision, using minimal movements to avoid being cornered. When he lunged, she dropped low, sweeping his legs and causing him to stagger. She took advantage of his brief misstep, slipping through the gap and sprinting forward.

Naruto and Sai stood in the shadows, their eyes focused on the scene unfolding before them. Hinata, despite being bound and surrounded, displayed a remarkable strength and grace that left even seasoned operatives in awe. Naruto, unable to hide his pride, watched her with a mixture of admiration and fiery determination.

"She's incredible," Sai remarked, his voice laced with respect. "No wonder she was one of the strongest in the village."Naruto grinned, his chest swelling with pride. "Yeah, I know. My wife is amazing. Even though she retired, she's still as strong as ever."There was a pause as they both observed Hinata, who was effortlessly dodging her captors and landing precise strikes that left the ANBU members reeling. Naruto's gaze hardened, a fierce resolve burning in his eyes. "Watching her like this… it's getting me all fired up," he muttered to himself, unable to suppress the urge to join in.

Sai, noticing the intense determination in Naruto's eyes, gave a small smirk. "I'll go capture her," he said, ready to step in and handle the situation if necessary."No," Naruto replied sharply, his tone firm. "I'll get her myself."Sai raised an eyebrow in mild surprise but didn't question the decision. "You sure? The ANBU has a lot of work to do, Naruto. If your housewife can take down our best Anbu so easily, we might need a bit more backup."

Naruto's eyes narrowed, the competitive fire lighting up within him. "That's exactly why I have to do it. If she can make it look this easy, I want to be the one to show her just how strong she really is." He smirked, clearly proud of his wife's abilities but eager to challenge her in this moment.

Sai chuckled softly, nodding in understanding. "Well, good luck, Naruto. She's not going to make it easy for you."

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