Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Naruto vs. Sasuke The Aftermath ❯ The Price Hinata Pays ( Chapter 11 )

Chapter 11 Summary: As Naruto and Hinata continue to revel in their feelings towards one another. A certain individual attempts to destroy their relationship along with their lives and Hinata pays a terrible price for her love of Naruto. For one person, the day also brings about an end of being a Shinobi of the Hidden Leaf Village.

 

Naruto vs. Sasuke The Aftermath

 

 

Chapter 11: “The Price Hinata Pays”

 

The next few weeks were uneventful in Konoha, other than the newfound status of Naruto and Hinata's relationship. After Naruto's second life threatening crisis at the hospital, he began to heal at a remarkable rate. The Medic Nin's were amazed at what could be the cause of this miraculous healing. Tsunade, joked that Hinata had something to do with it. As Naruto's blood and chakra flow seemed to increase whenever she came to visit for their talks, which usually didn't involve very many words spoken. After three weeks, Naruto had mended enough to be released. After that, very few people saw him or Hinata, as they spent most days together away from everyone. Eventually, some of their “Konoha 12” classmates had tracked them down at Ichiraku Ramen and set up an informal sparring session between Naruto and some of them for 10:00 am the following day. The next morning as Neji, Tenten, Rock Lee, Chouji, Shikamaru, Ino, Kiba with Akamaru, and Shino patiently waited for the couple to arrive, Neji grumbled.

 

“Where are those two, they're late!”

 

“Take it easy Neji, they'll be here. You know how much Naruto loves to spar and train.” Tenten replied.

 

“Besides, knowing those two, their morning make-out session probably ran late. The only times people have spotted them together, they were usually kissing.” Ino chirped to the others.

 

“What a waste of valuable time!” Neji remarked much to the frustration of Tenten.

 

Suddenly, Akamaru barked and Kiba looked over to see in the distance the couple walking towards them. Their arms wrapped around one another kissing as they approached the training grounds. Kiba then said.

 

“It looks like Ino was right, here come the lovebirds now.”

 

As Naruto and Hinata arrived, they stopped kissing much to the disappointment of both and greeted their friends.

 

“It's about time! If you could pry yourself away from my cousin's lips Naruto, I'd like to begin!” Neji annoyed growled at them, as Hinata blushed furiously.

 

“Well Neji, kicking your butt again isn't as much fun as your cousins lips, but I guess it will have to do.” Naruto replied eliciting laughter from everyone save Neji, as he gave Hinata one last kiss before she went over to sit with Ino and Tenten.

 

“So, how do you guys want to do this, one on one or all together?” Naruto asked.

 

“What do you mean all together?” Kiba asks.

 

“Well to make it fair, I should probably go up against 3 or 4 you at the same time.” Naruto remarked.

 

“A bit cocky aren't you Naruto! You may have gotten stronger training with Master Jiraiya, but we haven't been sitting around doing nothing. We're a lot stronger as well since the last time you faced off against us. And you just got out of the hospital a couple of weeks ago; don't you think you should take it easy a little bit?” Kiba says with arrogance.

 

“I am Kiba, that's why I said only 3 or 4 of you. I'm not back to full strength yet to take on all of you.” Naruto calmly says.

 

“Fine whatever, let's just get started! We've wasted enough time on this!” Neji scoffs annoyed at everyone at the moment.

 

“That's ok with me Neji, you guys decide who's going to spar.” Naruto says while stretching his arms and legs.

 

“I'll be one of your opponents Naruto, who else?” Neji asks

 

“I'm in!” Kiba remarks.

 

“As shall I.” Shino replies.

 

“Me too, what about you Shikamaru?” Chouji says.

 

“No thanks, it's much too troublesome.” Shikamaru says, as he lies on the ground staring at the clouds in the sky.

 

“I wish I could participate Naruto, but I don't think you would have too much difficulty with me in my current state.” A dejected Rock Lee says from the sidelines, still crippled from his battle with Gaara at the Chunin exams.

 

“Then it's settled, are you ready to begin Naruto?” Neji impatiently asks, as all five Shinobi begin moving into the training area ring.

 

“Hinata, is Naruto really strong enough to take on all these guys at once?” Tenten asks the Hyuga princess.

 

“He is!” Hinata replies with great confidence and a large smile on her face.

 

“Go get them Naru-Kun!” Hinata jumps up and shouts before realizing what she just did, and quickly sat back down again blushing even more than before.

 

“Yes Naru-Kun, come get us.” Kiba mockingly says as he makes kissing sounds towards Naruto.

 

“Grrrrrrrrrrr!” Naruto growls in response.

 

As the girls watch the five combatants square off in the training ring, Ino quips to Hinata.

 

“Okay Hinata, spill it! Give us the dirt on you and Naruto. We want to hear all the details.”

 

“What, what do you mean Ino?” Hinata innocently asks.

 

“Well for starters, how good a kisser is he?” Ino says as she playfully pokes Hinata in the ribs.

 

Hinata begins blushing even worse than before at Ino's question before softly stammering.

 

“He's, he's fine Ino.”

 

“Come on Hinata, you can do better than that. Tell us what you really feel?” Tenten chimes in.

 

“He's wonderful you guys! I feel so happy and content when were together, and when he kisses me, I, I, never want it to end! Hinata answers with vigor.

 

“Well, let's see the evidence. Let's take a look under this sash your wearing around your neck.” Ino says as she slips a finger behind the sash and begins to pull it back, much to Hinata's distress.

 

Tenten slaps Ino's hand away from the sash and begins to scold her.

 

“Stop that Ino! That's not nice. Besides if you cause Hinata to blush anymore, her head is going to explode.”

 

As the girls continue to grill Hinata about her new boyfriend, Kiba bellows to the other male Genin facing off against Naruto.

 

“Alright guys, I got first crack at him! Time to show Hinata her golden boy isn't that golden, (ha, ha, ha). You ready Akamaru?”

 

“Bark, bark.” Akamaru responds.

 

“Bring it Kiba!” Naruto confidently says.

 

“You got it! Let's start off with an improved jutsu of my own and a trick I learned from you. Try this on for size Naruto!”

 

“Beast Human Bushin no Jutsu,” (Transformation Technique)

 

Akamaru is suddenly transformed into an exact duplicate of Kiba.

 

“I've seen this one before Kiba, what's so new about it?” Naruto asks.

 

“This!” Kiba growls.

 

“Kage Bushin no Jutsu,” (Shadow Clone Technique)

 

In an instant, Naruto suddenly found himself facing five Kiba's in the ring.

 

“Nice move Kiba, I'm impressed. One of you is real, three of you are Shadow clones, and one of you is Akamaru. That's a nice little posse you have there, your pulling out all the stops aren't you.” Naruto says.

 

“I won't underestimate you again like I did at the Chunin exams!” All the Kiba's say in unison.

 

“Well since you've used one of my moves Kiba, I think I'll use one of yours and call out a partner to help out like Akamaru does with you.” Naruto replies.

 

Naruto then begins a series of hand movements and a quiet chant, before biting his thumb to draw out a little blood. He then slams his palm to the ground and shouts.

 

“Kuchiyose no Jutsu,” (Summoning Technique)

 

A flash of smoke and light appears on the ground where Naruto struck. After a moment the smoke begins to dissipate to show a small orange toad, which looks up and jumps onto Naruto's shoulder before saying.

 

“Hey kid, what's up?” Gamakichi asks.

 

Suddenly boisterous laughter erupts from all the Kiba's as they say in unison.

 

“That's your partner Naruto? (ha, ha, ha) What's he going to do gum our ankles? (ha, ha, ha, ha)”

 

Gamakichi looks over to the Kiba's laughing and turns back to Naruto and says.

 

“Hey kid, are they laughing at me?”

 

“Yeah Gamakichi they are. I called you in to help me take them down, are you interested?” Naruto asks.

 

“Oh yeah, I think I'll enjoy this! There's actually only two of them you know that right kid?” Gamakichi says.

 

“Yeah, I know. You take out the dog, I'll take out the dog boy and the clones will fold up after that.” Naruto replies as he and Gamakichi stare at the five Kiba's who are still giggling.

 

“No way kid! I want the finishing shot on the dog boy! He's really the only one who's laughing at me!” Gamakichi remarks.

 

“Alright you can have it. But let's make this quick, we've other opponents to deal with after them.” Naruto replies.

 

Suddenly Gamakichi jumps off Naruto's shoulder and when he hits the ground another flash of smoke and light appears. Except this time when the smoke dissipates Gamakichi has grown into a 10ft tall toad dressed in battle armor and gauntlets. Needless to say, the laughter from the Kiba's abruptly ended, as they all stared on in shock.

 

“Let's go Gamakichi!” Naruto roars.

 

Suddenly, Gamakichi tongue flies out and wraps itself around one of the Kiba's pulling it away from the others. The real Kiba freezes at the sight of this, his concentration broken and the clones disappear. A mistake on his part as Naruto appears behind him at incredible speed and applies a sweeping leg kick, knocking him onto his back. As Kiba groans, he looks up to see Gamakichi in the air above him with Akamaru in his mouth descending directly towards him. When Gamakichi lands on Kiba, he drives his entire body nearly a foot into the ground. This fight is over, as both Naruto and Gamakichi stare down at the unconscious bodies of Kiba and Akamaru.

 

Naruto turns back to a stunned Shino, Chouji, and Neji while announcing.

 

“Ok guys, who's next? How about you Shino?”

 

Shino looks at Naruto and his very large toad ally before calmly stating as he walks off the field.

 

“No Naruto, I withdraw from this match. Bugs and toads do not mix well together.”

 

“Darn it, I thought I was going to get a free lunch.” Gamakichi grumbles.

 

Suddenly Hinata's voice rings out tinged with concern as she says.

 

“Naruto, Is Akamaru hurt? He's not waking up?”

 

Naruto ran over to Hinata holding Akamaru in her lap. Gamakichi quickly followed him. As he shrank down again to his original size, he said.

 

“Please don't worry pretty lady. The doggy isn't hurt. I just put him to sleep for a little while. He'll wake up soon as good as new I promise.”

 

“Thank goodness, I was worried about him.” Hinata quietly says as she pets Gamakichi head.

 

“Hey Hinata! How about worrying about me!” Kiba groans as Shino struggles to pull him out of the ground.

 

“It serves you right Kiba for laughing at Naruto's friend.” Hinata answers as she holds and pets Gamakichi while she and Naruto head back towards Ino and Tenten. Leaving behind a sleeping Akamaru on his defeated masters chest.

 

As Hinata sits back down with Ino and Tenten while holding Gamakichi, he looks up to Naruto and asks.

 

“Hey kid, who is this pretty lady? She has the softest hands I've ever felt.”

 

“Gamakichi this my girl Hinata! Hinata, this is my friend Gamakichi.” Naruto replies.

 

Gamakichi looks at Naruto and then looks back at Hinata before looking at Naruto again and laughingly says.

 

“Ha, ha, ha, that's a good one kid. But seriously, who is she?”

 

“She's my girlfriend you stupid toad! Why's that so hard to believe! So you better treat her with respect!” Naruto angrily growls back.

 

“Naruto be nice!” Hinata remarks.

 

“Yeah Naruto, be nice, thwppppppp.” Gamakichi says with a smirk as he sticks his tongue out and gives Naruto a raspberry, as all the girls giggle at this.

 

“Gamakichi!!” Naruto growls even louder.

 

“Ok, ok kid, don't blow your top. Actually, I'm impressed that any one of these babes would be your girl.” Gamakichi replies.

 

“That's so sweet.” Tenten says, as she too begins to pet Gamakichi.

 

“He's so cute.” Ino remarks, while she begins to pet the toad as well.

 

“Ooooh, I'm in Heaven!” Gamakichi softly coos as all three kunoichi are petting him simultaneously.

 

“Hey Naruto, you still have a match here unless your planning on forfeiting?” Chouji yells.

 

“In your dreams Chouji!” Naruto shouts back before giving Hinata a quick kiss and running back onto the field.

 

“Wow, you really are his girl.” Gamakichi remarks whiles he looks up to Hinata and she nods her head in affirmation.

 

“That's nice, I pick on the kid, but he's really a good guy.” Gamakichi says.

 

As Naruto returns, Chouji turns to Neji and says.

 

“Hey Neji, how about we both hit Naruto at the same time, instead of one on one?”

 

“Bah, I don't need any help from you to take down Naruto!” Neji scoffs at his fellow Genin.

 

“Fine you stuck-up jerk! I'll take him down myself!” Chouji shouts, followed by another yell of.

 

“Ninpou Spiked Meat Bullet Tank no Jutsu,” (Body Expansion w/Kunai's Technique)

 

Chouji's body expands to a huge sphere with kunai's protruding all around it. He then begins to roll at an incredible speed towards Naruto; the kunai's gripping the ground for increased traction and power. As Naruto saw this he knew he must act quickly. He immediately slammed his fist into the ground causing a wide and long fissure to form, that Chouji unable to stop in time immediately fell into wedging himself completely. Naruto then walked over to Chouji who was desperately trying to free himself and knowing Chouji's one weakness said.

 

“Chouji my friend, I could end this right now but I really don't want to want to expend the chakra to do it. I'm probably going to need all of it for Neji over there. If you concede, I'll take you out next week to that all you can eat ribs joint you're so fond of. What do you say?”

 

“All you can eat ribs!” Chouji remarked as his mouth watered. “Ok you got a deal!”

 

“It's about time you finished them off Naruto! Are you now ready for an opponent who won't fall for your tricks or be bribed and who will give you a true test of your strength?” Neji says in a voice brimming with confidence.

 

“Geez could Neji be anymore smug!” Ino remarked.

 

“He's not being smug Ino, he's just confident that this time he'll beat Naruto. He's been training like a madman just for the opportunity to take him down since he lost to Naruto at the Chunin exams!” Tenten replies the excitement in her voice very evident.

 

`Please be careful Naru-Kun' Hinata thought to herself as a very worried and pensive look came across her face. Gamakichi whom Hinata was still holding saw the change on her face and looking up said.

 

“Don't worry pretty lady, that kid is tough as nails believe me. I can sense the chakra pressure of both those guys out there. Even if the kid is only at one quarter of his strength right now, he's got enough to take care of that guy out there.”

 

“What!” Tenten exclaims in disbelief.

 

“Alright Neji, you've been pushing for this for awhile now. Let's not mess around. You fire up your Kaiten and I'll fire up my Rasengan and we'll just go power versus power. What do you say?” Naruto remarks.

 

“An excellent idea Naruto. But I must warn you. I've increased the strength of my Kaiten's technique significantly since the exams. You might get hurt and I do not wish to cause my cousin any distress.” Neji replies.

 

“Well Neji, I've also increased the power of my Rasengan, and you might get hurt. I know Hinata cares about you she's just nice like that. I really don't want to cause her any distress either, so be warned. Naruto says as he begins to channel chakra into his hand to power up his Rasengan.

 

“Fair enough Naruto.” Neji responds, as he then begins his spinning defensive technique known only to the Hyuga clan and speeds towards Naruto.

 

Naruto then began to charge towards the Hyuga prodigy as everyone in the training area held their breath and looked upon the scene with apprehension and excitement. As Naruto approached he saw the direction Neji was rotating and churned the chakra building in his hand in the opposite direction. When the two Genin met they both struck and shouted at the same time.

 

“Kaiten!” Yells Neji.

 

“Rasengan!” Yells Naruto.

 

“KAAAAAAAAAAAABOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” ;

 

The ensuing explosion sent both Genin flying through the air in opposite directions before both hit the ground and skidded to a stop. Tenten and Hinata both rushed onto the field to check on the condition of each one. Tenten reached her intended target first and knelt down trying to help Neji up. While attempting this, Neji pushed her hands away and growled.

 

“Be still woman! I'm fine! What is the condition of Naruto?”

 

Both Neji and Tenten looked across the training field to see Hinata kneeling down on the ground with Naruto's head in her lap stroking his face and saying.

 

“Oh Naruto, you promised me you wouldn't overdue it in this sparring match. Now look at you, you're a mess and you could have gotten hurt again.”

 

“Geez Hinata, not in front of the guys! I'm ok, stop acting like a fishwife.”

 

“Fishwife!” An irritated Hinata said. As she abruptly rose to her feet, causing Naruto's head to slip from her lap and hit the ground with a thud. Before walking off with a very aggravated look on her face. Naruto knew immediately that he was in hot water at the moment and pleading called out.

 

“C'mon Hinata, you know I was only kidding. I'm sorry, please forgive me?”

 

Hinata did not stop or even turn around to acknowledge her boyfriends attempt at an apology. She did halt when she heard a familiar phrase uttered by him of.

 

“Kage Bushin no Jutsu!”

 

Hinata then found herself surrounded by several Naruto clones kneeling on one knee with their hands clasped together extended in front of them and saying in unison.

 

“Pleeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaasssssssssse!”

 

Before she could react, two arms encircled her waist from behind and the real Naruto began nuzzling her neck and planting soft kisses, as well as nibbling on her earlobe while quietly whispering.

 

“I'm sorry ritoru hana, (kiss, kiss) please forgive me? (nibble) I won't say that again. (kiss) Believe it.”

 

Hinata's arm instinctively rose to grasp the back of Naruto's head and she softly cooed.

 

“Ohhhhh Naruto, stop that, mmmmmmmmmmm, that's not fair. Oooooooooooh, you know that makes me crazy when you do that, mmmmmmmmmmm.”

 

“I know. (nibble, nibble) It's my new technique. (kiss) I call it my get out of trouble with Hinata jutsu, and you're powerless against it. (nibble, kiss) I won't stop until you say you forgive me?” (kiss, kiss) Naruto replies.

 

As much as Hinata hated to admit it, this technique of Naruto's had succeeded in driving away any irritation she had towards her boyfriend. And as much as she would have liked for him to continue, she realized that there were other people around them. Reluctantly, she turned her head towards Naruto and whispered.

 

“I'll forgive you Naru-Kun on one condition.” She then kissed Naruto on the lips, which ceased his loving assault on her neck and ear.

 

“Anything.” Naruto softly moaned into her mouth as they kissed.

 

Hinata broke off the kiss and said.

 

“You have to take everyone here out to lunch, your treat.”

 

“Huh, everyone? Even Chouji?” Naruto moaned, as he pictured his fat froggy wallet deflating in his mind.

 

“Yes Naru-Kun, even Chouji.” Hinata replied as she kissed Naruto on the cheek.

 

“Okay.” A defeated and dejected Naruto answers as they both made their way back towards their snickering friends. Suddenly Ino pumped her fist into the air and shouted.

 

“That my girl Hinata! When a guy screws up make him pay through the nose!” (ha,ha,ha)

 

Ino then quickly ducked down, as several kunai's impacted the back of the bleacher seat she was sitting on, thrown by the majority of the male Genin present.

 

“So, is anyone else going to spar today? How about you and I have a match Hinata?” Tenten smugly asks.

 

“I wouldn't be too confident Tenten, Hinata has improved a lot over the past several weeks. I bet she could give Neji a run for his money if she wanted.” Kiba says.

 

“Hmmph” Neji scoffs.

 

“Well I've got one condition for that match. Neji has to wear this throughout the fight.” Kiba announces as he reaches down into a bag and tosses a pink wig towards Neji, as everybody there breaks out in hysterical laughter, including Neji. While Hinata hugs Naruto close to her and blushes slightly, but also with a slight grin on her face.

 

Meanwhile, on a faraway hill overlooking the training grounds, a lone kunoichi steps from behind a tree and gazes at Naruto and friends. Strapped to her back is a small backpack. In about an hour, she would unofficially become a “Missing Nin” of the Village Hidden in the Leaves. Before that happened, she wished to take one last look upon her former friends and teammate. She could hear them laughing, which made her feel glad. But being so far away, she could not really see what brought on this revelry. As she turned to begin her new life as a criminal, she looked back and in a choked voice says.

 

“Good, goodbye my friends, I wish you all happiness.” She then turns her attention to Naruto and sees him and Hinata in a loving embrace. As a single tear rolls down her cheek, she begins to say.

 

“Nar, Naruto, I, I, lo--.” However she finds she is unable to find the words to say what she feels. To say them would be an admission to herself that she isn't strong enough to accept right now. Turning quickly, she speeds off into the forest before she breaks down completely, leaving behind everything and everyone she once knew.

 

“If were not practicing anymore, I'm hungry!” Chouji shouts.

 

“Alright guys, before Chouji faints from starvation, let's go eat. Ichiraku Ramen here we come, my treat!” Naruto laughingly says.

 

As the group of young Shinobi begin their trek back to the village. Naruto and Hinata encircle an arm around each other and smile as they walk. When they near the exit of the training area, the entire group is suddenly hit with a wave of killer intent. However, none of them more so than the new couple, and a shout is heard filled with hate and rage.

 

“Hinata, how dare you defy me? Get away from that demon spawn right now and come here!”

 

Hinata's heart is suddenly gripped with terror, as she clutches to Naruto a little tighter while the entire group look up to see an enraged Hiashi Hyuga staring back at them, his Byakugan flaring in and out.

 

“Come over here Hinata, right now!” Hiashi bellows.

 

“Y, yes, father.” Hinata timidly replies as she reluctantly let's go of Naruto and nervously begins walking over towards the leader of the Hyuga clan. Naruto is about to follow when a hand comes down onto his shoulder and voice from behind says.

 

“No Naruto, do not interfere. This is a Hyuga matter. I shall go.” And Neji releases his shoulder and strides forth following behind Hinata.

 

Hiashi does not take immediate notice of Neji as his steely gaze is directed solely at his approaching daughter. When Hinata reaches her father she looks back to Naruto and sees no fear registering on his face as he levels an icy gaze towards her father. She is constantly amazed at the strength and confidence Naruto exudes, and in return it gives her hope as well. She turns back and looks upon the hardened face of Hiashi, and in a voice now filling with strength and defiance says.

 

“I'm here father, what do you want?”

 

Hiashi is taken aback by the tone of his daughters greeting. Neji stands to the side of the two and begins to smile, as he has waited for years for Hinata to show some backbone in regards to the Hyuga leader. Hiashi now takes notice of his nephew and the grin on his face, which only serves to anger him further towards Hinata. He decides he'll deal with Neji later and turns his attention back towards Hinata and angrily says.

 

“Do not take that tone with me Hinata! And you will heed my orders!”

 

“I don't know what you're talking about father?” Hinata replies.

 

“You know very well what I'm talking about. I forbade you weeks ago to have anymore contact with that monster! I will give you one more chance to obey my wishes and cease seeing that creature anymore! What is your answer, but be warned, I will brook no further acts of defiance from you! It ends right now!” Hiashi announces with venom.

 

Hinata stood before her father shaking, which Hiashi mistook as fear but in actuality it was anger for what her father has said and is trying to do. Looking him square in the eyes and with no trepidation or stutter in her voice, Hinata gives her answer.

 

“He is not a monster or a demon, he is a hero to this village. If you are too blind to see that or what a good and decent person he is father, I pity you! Instead of being angry with me, you should feel happy that I'm with someone who is kind and caring and treats me respect. I love him and am proud to be his girlfriend. So no father, I will not stop seeing Naruto. I'm sorry if you don't like it, but I don't care! When it comes to Naru-Kun, your opinion means nothing to me! I hope you can underst - - -aaahhhh!”

 

Hinata's last sentence was cut short by a vicious blow to the face from Hiashi knocking her to the ground. As Hinata coughs some blood out of her mouth, an enraged Naruto shouts.

 

“Are you insane old man! She's your daughter, why would you hurt her like that?”

 

“If my daughter is in any pain, it's your fault monster not mine!” Hiashi growls.

 

Suddenly there is a flash of light and smoke appearing between Hiashi and Hinata; Gamakichi is once again in battle mode. Hiashi then finds himself gripped around the throat and raised off the ground as Gamakichi brings his face towards his and says.

 

“How come you hit the pretty lady? I like the pretty lady. I don't like you!

 

As Gamakichi raises his other arm to strike Hiashi, a voice from beyond suddenly booms forth and says.

 

“Gamakichi, you are meddling in matters that do not concern you, only the mortals! Return home at once! Gamabunta, the King of Toads orders.

 

Gamakichi winces at his father's orders. However, as much as he wanted to stay and punish the human currently in his grasp, he knew it would not bode well for him to defy Gamabunta. Reluctantly, he threw Hiashi to the ground and turning towards Naruto he says apologetically.

 

“I'm sorry kid, I wish I could stay and help you with this fool! But apparently, I'm not allowed? Take care, and I hope I can see you and your pretty girlfriend again real soon.”

 

In another flash of light and smoke, Gamakichi disappears leaving a coughing Hyuga leader struggling to get to his feet. And with a murderous look in his eyes, he says with malevolence.

 

“Damn you Hinata and your demon mate! For putting me through this, (cough, cough) I'll make you both feel pain before you die!”

 

“I think it's time for you to feel some pain, you crazy old bastard!” Naruto yells as he begins to stride forward and come to the defense of Hinata, before another voice rings out and says.

 

“Naruto, stay your hand! I told you this is a Hyuga matter! Shikamaru, Kiba, Shino hold him back!” Neji orders his fellow Genin with authority.

 

Hiashi turns towards his nephew and in a voice filled with contempt sneers.

 

“You are correct Neji, it is a Hyuga matter! A Hyuga matter within the main branch! It is of no concern to you or anyone within the side branch. Your opinion in this matter means nothing to me!”

 

“I disagree Hiashi-Sama. You attacking the princess and future head of the clan involve all Hyuga members no matter which branch they come from.” Neji calmly states.

 

“Hinata will never be the head of this clan! Under my authority as clan leader, I will grant that honor to her younger sister Hanabi when the time comes. I would never leave the clan in the hands of one so weak or who apparently loves monsters.” Hiashi proclaims with loathing.

 

“So be it!” Hinata shouts as she is standing again. “I have no desire to ever head the clan if it means I must give up Naruto! I don't care what happens to me, but you ever threaten to kill Naruto again father, I swear I'll kill you!”

 

Hiashi is so furious at this threat to his being from his oldest daughter, he screams with fury and lashes out to strike Hinata, before Neji appears and expertly blocks the killer blow, then quickly turning activates his Byakugan and performs a palm strike sending Hiashi reeling back on his feet.

 

“You, you, dare to interfere and attack me Neji! You will pay for breaking Hyuga law and tradition for your actions!” A maniacal Hiashi shouts.

 

“This is not interference Hiashi-Sama. It has been my sworn duty since I was a child to protect the heir of the clan leadership from all threats. Also it is not I who shall pay for breaking Hyuga law and tradition, but you Hiashi-Sama. You have bypassed Hyuga law by denying the rightful successor to the leadership of the clan. Also you've attempted to attack and possibly kill that rightful heir and clan member which is strictly forbidden under Hyuga law and tradition as well. You've overstepped your authority as clan leader, the Hyuga council and the Hokage herself shall hear of these transgressions!” Neji confidently responds, still holding a battle stance towards the Hyuga leader.

 

“They can't hear of anything if you're dead” Hiashi shrieks as he activates the “Caged Bird Seal” on Neji. Neji falls to the ground screaming in intense pain. Hinata attempts to shield her cousin and activates her Byakugan in an attempt to block the jutsu seal her father is using. Hiashi views this action by his daughter with disgust before saying with contempt.

 

“Foolish daughter! If you wish to throw your life away to protect a mere side branch member, you can die with him as well!”

 

As Hiashi strives forth to kill the two young Hyuga's, a cry rings out and an intense chakra pressure appears.

 

“No!!” Yells Naruto, as a huge red chakra flare erupts from his body throwing Shikamaru, Kiba, and Shino away from him. Screaming in rage. Naruto leaps forth to attack Hiashi. Seeing Naruto charge towards him, Hiashi laughs and in voice filled with malice says.

 

“Yes demon, come forth and meet your doom with these traitors. I shall be happy to end your shameful existence monster! It should have been done long ago!”

 

However, before Hiashi can carry through on his threat, he is suddenly encased from the neck below in a sand coffin. As he struggles to get free, a dark voice is heard, and everyone turns to see Gaara the Kazekage of the Village Hidden in the Sand standing with his sister Temari.

 

“So, old man. You think Naruto is a demon and a monster? I would be more than happy to show you what a true monster and demon is! And right now, he is calling out for blood!” Gaara announces with a wicked grin on his face.

 

Before Gaara can activate his sand coffin and end the life of one Hyuga clan leader, Kakashi appears behind Hiashi and holding a kunai to the Hyuga's throat says.

 

“Kazekage Gaara, while your assistance is appreciated. I did not bring you here to create a diplomatic incident that would most surely arise from you killing a leading citizen of Konoha. This is a Konoha matter, please allow us to handle it ourselves.”

 

Gaara stares at the silver haired Jounin for a moment before releasing his hold on Hiashi and says.

 

“Very well Kakashi! It matters not to me whether I kill this fool or your people do!”

 

“Thank you Kazekage Gaara. We will bring this fool with us to the Hokage's office if you don't mind.” Kakashi asks respectfully.

 

“Whatever?” Gaara coldly answers.

 

“You've overstepped your bounds Kakashi, I'll kill you along with that demon student of yours if you don't release me immediately!” Hiashi threatens.

 

“I think not Hiashi-Sama. I suggest you stay quiet until we get to the Hokage's office, or Gaara won't have to follow through with his actions. For that threat on Naruto alone, I could kill you for breaking Sarutobi's decree you miserable old man!” But I won't kill a man in front of his own child, no matter how much he may deserve it. Kakashi replies the tone of his voice indicating the seriousness of his statement.

 

“Kakashi Sensei, you're back!” Naruto exclaims.

 

“Hey Naruto. Go check on Hinata and Neji. You and I will catch up later. Right now Gaara and I have an appointment to see the Hokage. We'll be taking Hiashi with us so he won't cause you all anymore trouble.”

 

“Release me Kakashi! What I have done does not concern Konoha in anyway it is a Hyuga matter. I was merely defending myself from those two treacherous Hyuga traitors over there. My own daughter has threatened my very life over that demon scum she calls a boyfriend. I have done nothing!” Hiashi argues.

 

“You lie Hiashi-Sama! You have attacked your own daughter without provocation and threatened to kill not only her, but also Naruto and myself. You've broken both Hyuga and Konoha laws with your actions today. And you need not worry about Hinata killing you over Naruto; I would never allow her to stain her hands with your blood. If you attempt to bring harm to him or Hinata ever again, I'll kill you myself.” Neji angrily says.

 

Hiashi once again enraged at his life being threatened by Hyuga clan members no less, looks to Hinata and Neji before saying with vengeance.

 

“Hinata, Neji, for your actions and defiance against me today! I hereby cast you both out of the Hyuga clan for the rest of your lives. Hinata, you are no longer my daughter I do not care what happens to you from this day forward. Go live your life with that monster! It no longer concerns me! That is the price you shall pay for your crimes against me! Neji you are no longer my nephew! In addition Neji, you will no longer receive anymore training in the Byakugan or the Hyuga style of fighting. That is the price you pay for your crimes!

 

Neji looks at Hiashi before he laughs and says with sarcasm.

 

“(Ha, ha, ha, ha,) You old fool! I've already achieved levels in the Byakugan you never knew even existed! And I have already learned all I could from you with regards to the Gentle Fist Style over a year ago! I've merely been humoring you during our training sessions. The truth is I have already far surpassed you in the Hyuga Style of fighting, and if not for this cursed Caged Bird Seal, I could defeat you anytime I want!”

 

“Impossible!” Hiashi sneers.

 

“If you don't believe me, remove this seal and we can find out right now if I speak the truth or not!” Neji confidently says.

 

“What an excellent idea, I'm sure we all would like to see who the true master of the Hyuga fighting style is? How about it Hiashi?” Kakashi asks.

 

A bead of sweat rolls down the Hyuga leaders face as he ponders what to do. After a minute of silence from Hiashi, he lowers his head to look at the ground. Upon seeing this, a discouraged Kakashi says.

 

“I thought as much. Come on mighty Hyuga leader; let's go see the Hokage now. Kazekage Gaara, are you ready?”

 

Gaara did not immediately respond to Kakashi's query, as is attention was momentarily focused on a green clad Genin on a crutch slowly hobbling away from the training grounds. After a moment, he turns to Kakashi and replies.

 

“Yes, let us go. Temari, I shall not require your services for my meeting with the Hokage. Feel free to do what you wish for the afternoon. I shall find you later on when I am finished.”

 

Before Temari has a chance to voice a protest. Gaara is whisked away in a flurry of sand with Kakashi and his Hyuga prisoner close behind. Temari is fuming at her brother's brush-off and anxiously thinks to herself.

 

`That's just great Gaara, what am I suppose to do now? It's not like I'll have free reign in this village, and you leave me in the company of several of Konoha's most talented Shinobi. Most of whom probably still hate us for our role in Orochimaru's attack!'

 

While Temari is pondering her current situation, Naruto sprints over to Hinata and kneeling down cups her chin and raises her face to look him in the eyes. As Hinata looks up, he can see her bloody lip along with tears in her eyes and it breaks his heart knowing he is the cause of her pain. In a choked voice Naruto softly says.

 

“Hinata, are you alright? I'm, I'm so sorry. You didn't have to do that, I don't want you to lose your family, not for me.”

 

As Hinata hears the pained tone in Naruto's voice and sees the concern look etched in his face over her well being. She embraces Naruto as they slowly rise to their feet before she quietly says.

 

“I'm ok Naru-Kun. You have nothing to be sorry for; I didn't do that just for you, but for me as well. I can't lose what I never had in the first place.”

 

Naruto hugs his girlfriend a little closer to himself before saying.

 

“Hey guys, why don't we take a rain check on lunch. I don't think Hinata - - - - -.”

 

“No Naruto. I would like to be around my friends right now. I still want to go and you're still buying.” Hinata interrupts and says as she playfully pokes Naruto in the chest.

 

Naruto smiles a little as he and Hinata along with the others begin to leave the training area to go to lunch, leaving behind one lone sand kunoichi. Temari doesn't know what to do before a voice rings out catching her by surprise and says.

 

“Hey Temari, are you coming or what?” Shikamaru asks as he stands at the exit.

 

Temari is stunned for a moment before saying.

 

“Shikamaru, are you asking me to lunch?”

 

“No, I'm asking if you would like to join us to get something to eat? Shikamaru annoyed at the whole situation replies.

 

“What's the difference?” Temari angrily says.

 

“I don't know! Fine, do you want to get some lunch?” Shikamaru laments as he looks to the sky.

 

“You can't ask me any nicer than that!” Temari growls as she marches over to him.

 

Shikamaru looks Temari straight in the face before saying with a smirk.

 

“No, I cant. To ask any nicer would be much too troublesome.”

 

Temari stares at Shikamaru and much to her surprise can't decide whether or not to punch his face or kiss it. After a moment she quietly replies.

 

“Yes Shikamaru, I would like to go to lunch.”

 

“Good.” A grinning Shikamaru says. “Let's go catch up with the others.” As they both begin to quicken their steps out of the training area.

 

As Naruto and the others are walking towards the village, he has been racking his brain trying to think of something he can do for Hinata to make her feel better. Finally, he comes upon an idea and says to his girlfriend.

 

“Hey Hinata, I know what would make you feel better. How about I take you out for dinner tonight to that really nice fancy restaurant you've been talking about?”

 

“That would be nice Naruto. I would like that very much. Are you sure though? You're already buying lunch, can you afford to do that?” Hinata asks.

 

“Well I figure I'll probably have to limit Chouji and myself to three bowls of ramen each at lunch. But I should have enough after that to take care of dinner for you and me.” Naruto replies.

 

“Three bowls! I can't live on just that, I'll never make it you guys!” Chouji wails as everyone laughs.

 

 

Authors Note: Oh man, these chapters just seem to get bigger and bigger on me. But I definitely think that the next chapter will be shorter. I hope anyways? Thanks again to everyone for all of the reviews. Everyone seems to like the story so much I never expected to have any pressure when I write the chapters. But now I do! (lol, oh well?) Due to the unexpected size of this chapter, it will be at least three weeks before I might have Chapter 12 ready to go. Then comes the very dark and foreboding Chapter 13 which I know is going to take a little bit of time to get right. Thanks again to all, and take it easy!

 

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