Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Hinata's Secret Life ❯ Naruto's Decision and Neji's Seal ( Chapter 12 )

Naruto's decision and Neji's seal

 

That night Naruto couldn't stop tossing and turning. Ever time he tried to get comfortable the conversation with Hinata kept running through his mind. Deciding that he wasn't going to get any sleep he got up and got dressed before silently jumping out his window to the ground below.

 

The night air was cool and the moon was full making it easier to walk, but that didn't make a difference to Naruto. After years of being with Kyuubi he had excellent night vision, and the cold really didn't faze him much. Not even watching where he was going, Naruto's feet took him instantly to his special place, the top of Hokage Mountain where even as a child he liked to sit on the Fourth's head.

 

`I'm a father…oh God I am a father…' thought Naruto, finally going through his thoughts. “Why didn't Hinata tell me? I would have been there in an instant; she did not have to go through that alone.” He had spoken softly not expecting an answer.

 

“Yes she did” said a strangely familiar voice, making Naruto look around to see who had spoken. “And I think you know why also.”

 

“Oh really oh wise one why didn't she tell me? Why do you think she wouldn't tell me?” Naruto asked the voice, looking around to see who had spoken.

 

“Answer me this first, if she had told you and about how the people treated her at first what would you have done?” answered the voice again in a different area.

 

“I would have married her so she didn't have to go through the shame and embarrassment of being an unwed mother. I would have been there to protect her.” Naruto told the voice. “Who ever you are just come out here and talk.”

 

“Exactly why she didn't tell you, she knew you would have married her out of obligation and duty you know Hinata she would never have you do that. She would never have you give up your life and dreams for her. She has never wanted that. She even told you herself, she knew you didn't know who she was that night, and she didn't find you responsible.” The voice answered as the person started stepping into the area. “She was and still is giving you an out. She felt she needed to do this on her own so she did; Hinata isn't as weak as you would have liked to think. Tell me what are you madder at, the fact she hid this from you and everyone, or the fact that it happened?”

 

“A little of both I guess. I'm a little mad that she didn't tell me but I am also mad at myself for not being there to help her. No one should have to go through that alone. I would have been there for her.” Naruto said taking in the dark black pants and green Jounin jacket that was making its way to him.

 

“Naruto do you remember what you were like at twenty?” asked the voice stepping to sit next to Naruto revealing Kakashi, for once with out his book. “I certainly do, you were loud, hot-tempered and trying to prove yourself. You were just done taking the Chounin exams and were ready to take the Jounin, and were clearly still chasing after Sakura. You would have resented the child, you may not have realized it but you would have subconsciously and Hinata knew it. That girl has had her eye on you for the longest time. She seen the way you were treated and she didn't want her child to go through that. She's the type that would rather have no father then one that didn't love their child. She was not going to give him her childhood.”

 

“So then why did she tell me now do you think? I know nothing about being a father, what if I am bad at it? What if he hates me? What if Hinata hates me? What if I can't be there for them? Why now did she tell me?” Naruto asked not sure if he wanted the answers.

 

“I think she told you because it was time. I don't know Ramen personally just from what I've seen, he's a happy go lucky child that is well loved. From what I've heard Hinata never kept you a secret from him, but will if that's what you want. She is willing to give up her friends and family, and move Ramen and herself if that is what you wanted, so no I don't think she hates you. From what I can see, she is just the same if not more in love with you. If she wasn't she wouldn't have named Ramen after you and your father. As for the other answers you have to ask yourself that.” Kakashi said before getting up and getting ready to leave.

 

“Kakashi, I have one more question. How did you know about what Hinata and I talked about?” Naruto asked with an eyebrow raised.

 

“It's kind of hard not to when you were using my training ground. I noticed Hinata's arrival with some interesting people, so I thought I would check it out. When I caught Hinata and Ramen fighting at the training ground today I couldn't help but watch. Hinata's improved a lot, she could give you lessons and her son is nothing to sneeze at. I was about to leave when I saw you show up so I decided to see how it played out. Well I am off, I think you need to figure out some stuff on your own and trust your heart. You will know what to do.” Kakashi said before disappearing with a poof.

 

`I don't think with now knowing I can ever go back without worrying and wonder if they will be okay. While I may not like it, maybe Kakashi was right. I would have resented Ramen and been mad at Hinata, but we will never know because I was never given the chance, but by God I have a chance now and I am not going to loose it. I missed her a lot after she was gone. I may not have realized then how I felt, but I will not let her not know now. There's no way I can mistake how I feel. When I saw her again I couldn't believe how much she has changed. Just seeing her again I felt complete. I want the whole package now, both her and Ramen and I will not let them go. That is my dream now above being Hokage. He will have a better life then I ever had. Now I just have to tell Hinata in the morning.' Naruto thought walking back to his apartment with a spring in his step. For the first time in a long time he had someone to look forward to.

 

At breakfast in the Uchiha household Malina was feeling kind of antsy being home all the time and expressed an interest in walking around the new village to find stuff for the house. Hinata was unable to because she had an appointment with Tsunade, and Sasuke was out looking for Kakashi to try and learn some new jitsus.

 

Knowing how Malina was feeling Hinata decided that as long as she took Ramen, she was fine, extracting a promise that if anything happened or if the baby was coming, Ramen was to pull a summoning to get Hinata right away. After an agreement from both people Hinata then summoned a small messenger fox to deliver Ramen's and her message to Gaara. While Ramen's wanted Uncle Gaara to come see his tournament for placing in the academy. Hinata's was to get his to stay a week so he could be there for Ramen's birthday, knowing how much the blonde boy would love it.

 

In agreement Hinata and the others left the house leaving a note for Sasuke incase he returned, telling him not to worry. Hinata then walked the group to the main street where telling them that if they went left they would be in the market then shopping district and that if they went right they would end up at the hospital. Giving a hug to Malina and a kiss to Ramen, Hinata headed into the hospital for what was to become a shocking day for her.

 

Hinata, after left the group made her way to the meet Tsunade, entering her office and waiting for Sakura to arrive. Tsunade gave Hinata a quick once over when Tsunade asked “So does he know about Ramen yet?”

 

`I should have known that would be the first question she asked' thought Hinata “yes I did, and I left the decision up to him.”

 

“Glad to hear that, and if his decision is something `unfavorable' please let me knows.” Tsunade said with a small smile “although knowing him. You have nothing to worry about. By the way I had an interesting visit from Iruka. Apparently he wanted confirmation that I did give the approval to one `Ramen Uzumaki' to enter the school. When I informed him yes, he looked very contrite and scared. Apparently some people have been trying to push there kids into the school by saying they are related to Naruto and have the last name Uzumaki, trying to use his connections to the Fourth as leeway. Each and every time they have proven to be imposters, because of a little unknown fact of Naruto's”

 

Seeing the look of horror on Hinata's face that people would actually have the gall to do something like that, Tsunade then continued “Hinata you may not know this but that son of mine hasn't seen or dated anyone since you left. So anyway that a child could he his is impossible. At least that was what we thought until you brought Ramen home. So I had completely forgotten but when you went to register him at the academy Iruka thought you were kidding. That's why he said there must be two families also backing an attendee. They were safeguards, but apparently between the three of you, you scared him shitless. What did you say to him?”

 

With a small smile at the memory Hinata said “Sasuke told him that Ramen had the backing of the Uchiha's and Ramen said he could use the other from Gaara, because he was the Kazekage and all. Then he started to take us seriously I think, although Sasuke did say if there was a problem that Ramen's uncles would love to help change his mind, and I told him that if he treats my child like that again. They would never find the pieces to his body.” With a small laugh Hinata continued “I didn't know about the other stuff or else I would have been more prepared, and I can see why he doubted us, but still the hi attitude change was hilarious. He got all pale and everything.”

 

“I can see how you think it would be funny especially since he doesn't get scared often. You should have seen the way he ran in here” Tsunade said with a small laugh herself “he didn't know who to be more scared or you guys or me when I informed him who Ramen was. I think you might be getting an apology from him later though, he really does feel bad about it.”

 

CRASH went the door to the office as it was bashed in revealing a stressed Shizune. “Tsunade Gai's team came in heavily injured, we need help fast.”

 

Tsunade looked at Hinata “looks like we shall see in action instead of simulation huh.”

Tsunade stood up and started walking out the room with Hinata on her heals. Hinata hearing about which team it was looked at Tsunade “I want Neji. I owe him.”

 

Seeing the determination in Hinata's eyes Tsunade said “Fine I got Lee, and Shizune you get TenTen. Lets save some lives people.”

 

Hinata was then given a white lab coat, after preparing for the worst possible outcome went into the surgical room where Neji was waiting. Neji was in bad condition from what Hinata would see. He was a whole through his left shoulder that after activating her `Byukken she saw had almost hit his heart. He also had a gash on the side of his face and was gasping in pain, trying to move.

 

Hinata seeing Neji grasping started talking to him “Neji calm down I need to be able to heal you. I can't do it if you keep thrashing around. Please nii-san for me?”

 

Neji hearing the nii-san knew exactly who it was and stopped moving opening his eyes “Hinata-sama is that you? Where have you been are you okay? Hiashi told us you had died.” With horror in his eyes he then asked “am I dead also?”

 

Hinata began to reassure Neji “no your not dead but will be if you keep moving around. If you stay still I will tell you what happened while I heal you ok?”

 

“Okay but I hope you know that I'm glad you're not dead” said Neji. Lying still on the table Neji then looked at Hinata to tell her story.

 

Hinata began moving her hands in a series of seals before stopping and saying “Byukken Healing Jitsu” activating her Byukken and making her hands glow a healing green color. Slowly she began to heal this should wound taking care to heal every damage, going slowly so that not even arthritis will set in. “I returned a few days ago from my assignment, but I wasn't alone. My assignment was supposed to be only two years turned into six. There I was a posing as a doctor while spying on the Village of Sound. I had a somewhat peaceful life there, friends and family. Anyways when we found out about Orochimaru's planned attack we were ordered to come home. Along the way we ran into Sasuke, who we were able to save and Orochimaru who we were able to kill.”

 

Neji with his eyes closed, taking in this information then asked “Then why did Hiashi-sama say you were dead?”

 

Hinata then removed Neji's head band and began healing his head, with his shoulder now healed. “He disowned me and kicked me out of the clan when I came back with a child.”

 

Neji's then said “so taking in someone's child still isn't a reason to disown someone Hinata. Shinobi's have been doing it for a while now.”

 

Hinata then said softly “He's my child Neji. Not some one else's, and because of who the father is he kicked me out.”

 

Neji then opened his eyes glaring at Hinata asked “who is the father Hinata?”

 

“That's none of your business Neji. I don't need you to go and kill him out of some misplaced sense of honor. What's done is done and I wouldn't have it any other way. I have a bright and wonderful little boy. What about you and TenTen? What happened there?”

 

Neji closing said with a deep sigh “I love her more than life itself but I can't marry her, but yet I can't give her up. I tried so many times but she is stubborn says she will wait forever if she has to.”

 

With a frown Hinata asked “why can't you marry her Neji?” after checking his head and body for anymore damages.

 

“Because of the caged seal Hinata, I was told if I marry her, they would activate it. The clan isn't the same since you left. Unfortunately there is no way to get rid of the seal except upon death or transfer, and they threatened to seal it on Hanabi. I can't let them ruin her life also.” Neji said regretfully.

 

“Then let's get rid of this seal Neji you deserve to be happy. I want to try something ok. Trust me on this.” Hinata said with her face in anger. Hinata then proceeded to do some more hand seals before saying “cursed seal removal” and put her hand on Neji's head. Slowly she began to push her chakra into the seal weaving it around finding where it began and ended in his body. Finding what she was looking for she began to push more chakra in slowly deteriorating the seal slowly from the inside out. Sweating profusely Hinata had continued pumping chakra in until finally the seal was gone with no traces of it ever existing. Hinata then exhausted, but not out of chakra, began to lightly shake Neji awake. Neji slowly raised his eyes and asked Hinata “what did you do? It felt so soothing; I couldn't help but fall asleep. Hinata you look pale are you okay.”

 

Hinata seeing the seal gone from Neji's head gave him a big hug and said “I love you Neji-nii-san now you better send me an invitation to your and TenTen's wedding.”

 

Neji looked at Hinata and said “I said we couldn't get married because of the seal Hinata, weren't you listening?” Looking at the mirror that Hinata had provided Neji saw his for the first time in over a decade that the seal was gone. “Where did it go Hinata? You better not have taken the seal from me, and placed it on yourself.” Neji said trying to see Hinata's forehead, but her protector was in the way.

 

Hinata shook her head and removed her forehead protector revealing a smooth forehead with no seal in sight. Taking in Neji's confused expression Hinata said “when I was on my mission I became a doctor of medicine but with a specialty of seal removal and seal enforcing. So far thankfully there hasn't been a seal I couldn't remove but it drains a lot out of me.” Placing her fore head protector on Hinata said “you're now healed, so I suggest getting some rest and ugh.” Hinata was cut short by an uncharacteristic hug from Neji.

 

“Thanks for giving me my life back Hinata. You have no idea how much this means to me. If you ever need anything I will be there. Even if Hiashi say's your dead to the clan, you will also be like a sister to me.” Neji said still hugging Hinata.

 

Giving Neji a small hug back, gradually stepped away before tears could fall “your thanks are all I would ever need Neji. If you know anyone else who wants their seals removed let me know alright. I will be more than willing to do it. Now let's so give TenTen the good news okay. I want plenty of nieces and nephews. Plus you have to meet Ramen.” Hinata said opening the door for Neji, going with him to find TenTen.

 

Outside of the room waiting for Hinata was Tsunade with her arms crossed and a smile on her face. `That girl sure is something' thought Tsunade `in only a few days she has already made an ally of Neji and didn't bring the past up. She had truly forgiven him for everything. Remarkable, she truly is remarkable.' “Hinata I need to speak with you” said Tsunade when Hinata finally emerged. Giving Neji a final hug and smile went to see Tsunade.

 

“Yes ma'am” Hinata said walking with Tsunade towards the front of the hospital.

 

“In only five hours you had healed a shoulder and head wound and also broken the caged seal curse.” Tsunade began “most medics' would need at least fifteen on the shoulder itself, but wouldn't be able to do the seal, even with all the time of the world.”

 

“Where are you going with this Tsunade” Hinata asked skeptically. She was really unsure what Tsunade was up to. She usually only gave compliments when something was up. The better the compliment the more you were going to hate what came next.

 

“What I am saying Hinata,” said Tsunade “is that you have even surpassed me. While in five hours I could have fixed his shoulder I would have had to gain more chakra from other people, but the fact that you did it on your own without even a medium and still had more chakra to release the seal, I have to say I am impressed. I expect great things from you Hinata. Go and enjoy the rest of the day off. I shall have a work schedule drawn up and the standard contract and have someone drop it off, later.”

 

Before Hinata can say anything more shouts were coming towards the entrance of the hospital. Looking to see what it is Hinata's face went white and with an “oh Shit” she ran off.