All of us were in the room sitting down after taking a break as many people had stretched their joints. My parents had come over to us and just talked getting to know many things about me and my friends that they had missed out on this last time. They also got to know Kurama and his siblings, my mother apologized about the chains and asked if she removed them if he would like it better until I was born. My partner and friend stilled at her question on removing those chains. Kurama was very grateful and told her that he will probably sleep until I am born again because he doesn't really enjoy the lovey dovey things my parents do, my mother and father both blush and those around us to laugh. Sasuke's parents came over and Fugaku apologized to the both of us and saw how close Sasuke and Sakura were, his eyes widen but a small smile graced his lips as he watched the two interact. After everything Sasuke had put us through she still loved him and even though he didn't know it at the time he was in love with her.

Sage jiji brought out refreshments and food for everyone as he stated that in the pocket dimension no one would probably feel sleepy or anything until this was over and everyone was dismissed. We all nodded as we ate in our spots waiting for the next part of my life to begin.

Naruto's POV

I awoke to my arm being shaken, "Naruto" Hinata said gently trying to wake me. "Go back to sleep Hina" I replied not moving. "Naruto! Get up" she yelled startling me,

The adults from our time, including my parents, and their friends all laughed at us. "So something does startle the great Naruto Uzumaki" Sakura said amused, groaning I pushed her lightly. "What would you do if someone was shaking your arm screaming get up" I asked her a smirk on my lips. "You know what happens. I hit you last time after I found out it was funny to you" she replied giggling. "Wasn't that last week when we all crashed at Naruto's place while she was doing paperwork with shadow clones and going over the academy again" Hinata said raising an eyebrow at me. "Hey just because we didn't get any elemental jutsu training out of the academy does not mean that the next generations have to be the same way. They all needed to know their elemental affinity and at least one rank d with a few easy e ranks. I mean seriously look why shouldn't we try to make those after us better than what we had. Iruka Sensei and Shino were both happy to help" I said leaning back into the couch cushion resting my head. "You are still way to easy to mess with" Sakura replied giggling as both girls hugged me.

"Damnit Hinata. What's wrong" I asked looking her over. Giggling she shook her head "Nothing I need to pee and you wouldn't let me go. Now what did you do? I feel amazing and I know you weren't going to let the incident slide" Hinata asked a frown on her face. "Kami no I didn't let that slide. You got knocked out twice to be beat unconscious by your own clan member. I sent some of my chakra into your body opening up your chakra points and speeding up your healing process. I took the ointment you made and applied it to every spot as an extra precaution. You should be completely healed" I replied stretching and using the bathroom after her. "Hmm thank you Naru. What did you do about the clan" she asked her eyebrow raised. "I may have shown up in my pajamas and screamed at them. One guy stepped forward so I yelled for you father who was surprised and then got pissed. He wanted me to bring you home and I told him no that I would escort you home myself today. I also promised anyone that touch you without his approval will be dealt with by me and sent to the hospital. Hiashi was taking care of the man as I left" I said pulling my kimono on. Hinata giggled and unsealed her kimono slipping it on as well.

We finished getting ready quickly and joined Kakashi in the kitchen. "You joined us late Hinata. What happened" Kakashi asked looking the two of us over. "Some clan member attacked me from behind and knocked me out twice to beat me. He sealed most of my chakra points before I made it to Naru. She helped me heal" Hinata said sitting at a stool beside me and thanking Kakashi for breakfast. "Thanks Kaka nii" I said receiving my own plate of pancakes and fruit with bacon and two eggs on the side. "Your welcome girls now tell me my cute little imouto's why I heard Naru scream twice, a suffocating amount of killing intent from the Hyuga compound and then someone got 64 palmed" Kakashi said raising his visible eye at us. "Eh, I yelled, I promised, I left" I said shrugging my shoulders. "Hmm then who I wonder did Hiashi let 64 palm another member" Kakashi mused to himself. "No idea Kaka nii" Hinata replied making Kakashi's grin widen as we all ate breakfast.

"Awe Kakashi she worked her way into your life as well" my mother said proudly like a mom would. Both Kakashi's blushed nodding their heads. "Thank you for being there for her Kakashi" Hiashi said nodding his head gratefully at Kakashi nii who nodded back a smile on his face "It was no problem. I'll be there again this time as well" he said making Hiashi smile at him.

"I'll see my cute little imouto's at training. Be safe and be careful. Ja ne" he said poofing away to the memorial stone more than likely.

"Oh dear kami. I'm not going to live very much longer" I whispered to Hinata. Sakura heard and raised an eyebrow at me "Why not" she whispered back. "Remember when we got pushed in the lake because I made Hinata almost choke on her breakfast" I said. "Yeah, I remember that day well. It was a great day Naru" Sakura replied. "Well what I said is about to be shown" I said shivering at the thought of Kakashi hearing it. Shikamaru laughed from behind us, "Nice knowing you Hokage sama" he said snickering. Paling I looked at the screen willing myself to disappear.

"I wonder sometimes if Obito had lived if he would defend Kakashi from the fanwhores" I said making Hinata snort in laughter.

Everyone busted out laughing but Obito jumped up "Of course I would bakashi! Don't need them trampling you to death" he exclaimed. Kakashi turned to stare at me with an unreadable look, "This was years ago Kaka-nii ignore it" I said wide eyed. "It was last" I covered Hinata's mouth not letting her talk any longer as everyone laughed shaking their heads.

"Naru don't you say things like that when I am eating" she scolded me amusement shining in her lavender eyes. "Make me" I said laughing as she huffed and glared at me. The two of us finished our milk and I drank my coffee while Hinata chose tea. Activating the seal we were on our way out of the house with 10 clones behind to clean up breakfast and make lunch for all 4 teams. "Hmm I wonder if Kaka nii knows that the mask, the indifference attitude and his no shame for reading porn in public has increased his fanclub" I said before we exited the compound.

"Nooo not my little student. Jiraiya how could you? If you turned my daughter into a copy of you I'll beat you" my father exclaimed anime crying. 'Oh if only he wasn't going to find out about me reading the manuscript for the books Jiraiya wrote while we were traveling or the fact that I continued on his legacy. Oh kami were dead' I thought to myself paling even more. As if sensing my unease several people turned to stare at me, "Naruto are you okay" Kakashi asked smirking at me. "Don't worry kit. He wont harm you and we would protect you anyways" Kurama said shifting slightly. I stroked his fur looking at Kakashi "I'm fine" I said through gritted teeth as he just kept staring at me. Jiraiya paled as he stared at me and baachan whispered in his ear, probably telling him about me continuing his books and making some for a womans interest as well.

"Don't let him hear you say that troublesome" Shikamaru said joining us. "It would be funny" I said smirking at them, "Oh Shikamaru guess what she came up with at breakfast" Hinata said turning a mischievous glint to the unsuspecting Shikamaru. "I don't think I want to know" Shika said not liking the look in her eyes, "Naru said she wonders if Obito was still alive if he would defend Kakashi from his fanwhores" Hinata said summerising word for word. Shikamaru choked up and almost faltered in his steps looking at me wide eyed, "She didn't say that to him right" he asked regaining his cool. "Nope" I said laughing at Shikamaru and running away with Hinata. Shikamaru followed us being joined by Choji, Shino, Kiba and Sakura.

"Why where you guys all running" Utakata asked softly blowing bubbles from a pipe that somehow appeared. "No idea, it was fun at the time I guess" I said smiling.

"Why exactly are we chasing my teammate and Hinata" Sakura asked as we all crashed into training ground 9 because Hinata tried to stop me and we ended up tumbling making everyone else fall as well except Shino. "Ow get off me doggy breath" I said pushing Kiba off my legs and standing up. Pulling up Hinata she was laughing, "If you would pay more attention we wouldn't have fallen" she said blaming me. "Is this pay back for what I said earlier twice" I asked noticing the Chakra signatures in the clearing were Tenten and Lee. Neji was still 10 minutes away and Ino was 20 minutes away. I fixed my clothing, "I did not trip you on purpose. You took me with you" she exclaimed throwing her hands up. "Are you sure? I feel like that was payback for making you almost choke on your breakfast Hina" I said teasing her while helping the fallen Sakura up. "Oh hush Naru. I wouldn't have made myself fall with you if I wanted to get you back" Hinata said shaking her finger in my face smiling.

"Wow" all the adults said shocked at the way Hinata was with me, "Only with Naruto is she that expressionable. She is always like this with her but she shows more expression than most Hyuga did" Hiashi said smiling at the screen of his daughter bickering with me.

"Wow" Lee said with Tenten mimicking him. Hinata had her cheeks puffed out in annoyance but there was a hint of mischief in there. "Okay so you two have not been properly introduced yet. Tenten, Lee this is Naru. Naru this is Tenten and Lee" Hinata said smiling at the two people who had joined us from the clearing. "Nice to meet you Lee. Good to see you again Tenten" I said politely before looking at the rest of the group that tumbled in. Shikamaru was laying there, Choji was sitting up eating chips. Shino had stood up along with Kiba, "Lazy, I leave Hina with you. Naruto will also be here soon to help keep an eye out. I'll be back at lunch. Hinata as soon as your mission is done today I am to meet up with you. I'll escort you home" I said hugging her and signing in ANBU to Shika quickly about what had happened last night. Anger clouded his entire face as he glared at the clouds, "Hai Naru. I will see you soon" she said with the double meaning. Taking to the trees just as Neji walked in the clearing he watched me disappear.

Masking my chakra and henging I waited about five minutes before coming out a different section of the trees. Sasuke had joined right at that time too. Neji was glaring at everything today, Lee was informing him of my appearance and falling in the clearing. "Hinata sama is it safe for you to train today" Neji asked after a tense few minutes. "I am perfectly fine Neji nii san. Naru made sure that everything healed while I slept" Hinata replied bowing her head. "I see. Good, the man was dealt with accordingly as well after she made quite the show from what I hear. After your mission I will meet you two wherever you deem appropriate for me to escort you both into the compound safely" Neji said stiffly hoping this wouldn't anger me. Hinata nodded a small mischievous smile on her face. "That would be kind, thank you Neji nii san" Hinata replied as Ino walked into training ground nine as well as all 4 Sensei's.

The four Sensei's shared looks between themselves as Neji and Hinata talked civilly. Neji's face showed guilt and then hopefulness, "She will not hold this conversation against you Neji nii san" Hinata whispered to him before he smiled a small true smile and walked away from her. "Why did you tell him that" I whispered low enough for only her to hear, she smirked and looked at me. "Because we both know you wouldn't do it" Hinata whispered back making Sakura look between me and Neji thoughtfully. "Hey Hinata can we talk sometime this week" Sakura asked quietly,

"And Sakura caught on" baachan said excitedly smiling at us. Rolling my eyes I looked over at a smiling Sakura who agreed with baachan. "Really Cherry? Really" I asked shaking my head, "She's right" Hinata smirked at me.

"Sure Sakura" Hinata replied smiling politely. Guy stepped up clearing his throat to get everyone's attention, "By today you all should be used to the weights. We will not increase them daily, you will have them increased as we see fit. Now I want the same 40 laps ran today, Naruto you are not to hold back today. And then you may begin your warm ups before stretching. We will do taijutsu spars after everyone has completed a 10 minute break begin" Guy said. Glaring at Kakashi he looked at me smiling, 'Stupid baka. Does he want my abilities to be revealed. He didn't say take the seals off though' I thought to myself as I began running with Hinata. Keeping up with her we sped up to her comfortable pace before she pushed me lightly. Nodding I took off gaining two laps on everyone and continued finishing the 40 laps in under 10 minutes. Stretching I began my exercises behind the Sensei's hidden by the trees so I could drop my henge. Finishing them quickly I reapplied the henge doing the stretches to work out the kinks. "Next time Kaka-baka ask nicely" I whispered dropping an active seal on his shoulder. Walking away an explosion was heard before paint bombs landed on Kakashi making him colorful. All the genins turned to watch the explosion and saw the colorful man from head to toe, laughter rang out through the training grounds.

"Like a boss. Bakashi we have to strategize when we get out of here to keep up with Sensei and Kushina's child" Obito said to the mini Kakashi who nodded. Me, Shikamaru, Hinata, Sasuke, Sakura and Gaara shared smirks. "It was nice knowing you two" Hiashi muttered low enough they didn't hear him but me and Hinata did. Laughing I told Cherry who told Sasuke and I hirashined the message to Gaara and Shikamaru who all laughed as well. The rest of the adults and adults from our time all shivered as we laughed looking at Obito and mini Kakashi with sad expressions on their faces.

Kakashi let out killing intent before sulking and poofing away, snickering I got high fives from Sakura, Hinata, Choji and Shikamaru. Sasuke smirked at me nodding his head, "You are a most youthful rival Naruto" Lee said approaching me. "Er I have my own rival with Sasuke already Lee" I said staring at him. "I see! Then we can be youthful rivals through hard work no" Lee exclaimed. Not able to say much I nodded and Lee and Guy sensei hugged again.

Shivering I could feel a stare boring into my back, "You cheated Naruto" Ino exclaimed huffing as she approached the group. "Ino I would leave my teammate alone" Sakura said standing at my side. "The dobe didn't cheat. Couldn't cheat if it was even an options. Goes against the dobes moral code" Sasuke said smirking. Rolling my eyes I smiled softly, "I did not cheat Ino. Watch me walk through the village sometime and then think on it before coming to find me and accusing me of cheating because I'm not how you remember me" I said coldly walking into the woods. Ino looked at me with wide eyes looking at Sakura and Sasuke both. "I'll go get Naruto, troublesome blonde" Shikamaru exclaimed following me. His shadow found mine quickly as I shed my henge and leaned against a tree, "This is so much harder than I thought dattebayo" I muttered as Shikamaru wrapped his arms around me. Taking deep breaths I calmed myself down before Shika released me and I reapplied my henge walking back out of the forest.

"We would have stood beside you even if you had decided to drop the henge right then" Sakura said smiling at me slightly. "I know you guys would have but it was crucial for Neji to believe that my henge was an idiot" I said smiling back at her. Hinata squeezed my shoulder and Kurama huffed flicking me with his tails.

Shikamaru didn't need to say anything, being practically siblings it was something he understood well. My birthday was coming up and I was dreading it with every fiber of my being. Everyone had finished their break by the time we made it back and Kakashi was there looking at me worriedly. I gave him a look that said later, he nodded understanding. Ino watched me closely but not as closely as Neji did it would seem. Guy called us back and told us we were going to be doing spars with each other. They paired Tenten up with Ino, Sakura with Hinata, Kiba with me, Shikamaru with Shino, Choji with Lee, and Sasuke with Neji. "We will have 3 spars going at a time to see what kind of help you may need. After the spars we will have lunch and then go over what we deem you need help in. Afterwards we will do missions" Asuma said taking a drag from his cigarette. Everyone nodded, "Okay first will be Tenten with Ino, Choji with Lee, and Sakura with Hinata" Guy said having the rest of us scoot back out of the way to watch the three spars. I really didn't pay much attention, I could see Hinata holding back and not hurting Sakura but still winning. Tenten won against Ino who tried to do the mind transfer jutsu. Lee won against Choji but Lee encouraged Choji to a rematch one day. Choji smiled at that. Knowing I was going to have to face Kiba he was boasting about me being the dead last in the Academy. Ignoring him Guy called time and jumped back analyzing Kiba's moves. Kiba smirked at me and used Akamaru for a beast mimicry making two Kiba's. Making four shadow clones I sent them to the two Kiba copies and pinned him down from above. "I may have been dead last doggy breath but I am alpha of this pack" I said letting him up and walking away from the field.

"When did you even move" my dad asked surprised. "The clones removed their seals part way so it was almost completely unnoticeable" I replied smiling.

Kurenai stared at me hard and nodded appreciatively that Kiba wasn't hurt. Everytime Sasuke got close to Neji he was pushed back. Good this would give Sasuke an edge to his vigorous training I thought not paying all that much attention. Shikamaru caught Shino's bug colony and it ended up being Shikamaru forfeiting because he's lazy. Sasuke lost and he was not happy about it.

"Time! Okay we are going to take a lunch break" Kakashi said as one of my clones in my true form hopped out of the tree. "I brought everyone lunch" my clone said smiling softly, as more clones followed suit. Making a Naruto clone I substituted myself and released the henge joining the clones. "Don't mind the clones they are only here to deliver the lunches" I said from the back of the group. My clones gave everyone a lunch and a drink before releasing themselves. I had one as well as my clone Naruto, Hinata pulled a reinforcement seal out of her pouch and applied it to the back of my clone while everybody was busy thanking me for the food. Eating in silence I sat in the middle of the group of genin answering questions from Lee and occasionally Tenten. I asked her if she knew when her father would have my next order ready. She told me she wasn't sure that I should drop by and ask him sometime.

The 4 Sensei's sat together discussing the results and next steps after the spar while eating and keeping an eye on us. Neji had moved to sit directly beside me, looking down at my lap I felt my face heat up lightly. "I heard what you did last night at the compound" Neji said lightly. "Hai striking her while she was unconscious. It is not anyway appropriate" I said looking at him out of the corner of my eye. "He was dealt with and is in the hospital healing" Neji said nervous about something. "What's wrong Neji" I asked him turning to look into his pale lavender eyes, Neji gazed into my clear blue eyes searching for an answer. "We can discuss it Friday night if you don't mind. There is something I must tell you Naru" Neji said to me seriously. "Okay" I said giving him an encouraging smile, "I had heard what had happened to Hinata sama last night. So when I arrived here I approached her and asked if she was alright to be training today. She informed me that you helped her heal entirely while she slept. I asked her if it would be okay for me to escort you and her to the compound this evening after her and my missions are completed. I told her it was where ever the two of you decide if you will even let me walk you two" Neji said softly not breaking our gaze.

"Awe he was worried what you would think" Naomi said smiling at her son. "Yes he was always worried about what Naru would think if he believed it was something wrong Aunt Naomi" Hinata said smiling at me.

"I can live with that. Thank you for telling me Neji" I said laying my head on his shoulder lightly.

He stiffened before relaxing slowly, "So who 64 palmed the man bad enough to be in the hospital and why exactly? I was under the impression the clan didn't like Hinata" I asked softly. "I did. While I may still have the feelings of hatred towards the main house. The man disrespected her and our clan. He also disrespected you" Neji replied shocking me by wrapping his arm around my waist tightly.

"Awe you two are adorable! I totally approve of the two of you together dear. It's almost like me and your father all over again" my mom said smiling at me. I smiled at her a small smile but couldn't bring myself to say anything to her. This hurt to be watching and knowing what I was to blind to notice the first time and the fact that I had lost him. My close friends were watching me closely as I tried not to be affected by it, Gaara got up and stood behind me. His arms wrapped around me from behind pulling me up to face him, "You have always been the strong one out of us. It's okay to breakdown every once in a while" Gaara said with Shukaku nuzzling the side of my head from Gaara's shoulder. "I can do this" I said reigning my emotions back in, "Don't do that" he said cuffing the back of my head lightly. "You are strong we all know it. But you don't have to pull all your emotions in and bottle them up. Need a spar" he asked making me chuckle. "Maybe later, thank you nii san" I said hugging Gaara back. "It's what family is for. You showed me that Naruto" Gaara said releasing me.

Sitting back down between the girls they nodded at Gaara in thanks as A and them smiled at me they were here for me. Smiling a true smile I nodded my head at them appreciatively. Our parents in the room where watching us with smiles as they saw us interact so willingly.

"Okay my youthful students. Tenten we need to work on your close combat skills and strategies. Even the mightiest weapon can fall prey. Lee we need to work on your techniques for avoiding ninjutsu and clan jutsu. Neji your taijutsu is flawless, we need to work on your speed and ninjutsu training" Guy said nodding at his team. "Team ten, Shikamaru you have strategies, obviously the speed and some stamina. We need to work on your ethic, chakra reserves, and ninjutsu. Choji you have your taijutsu going for you, we need to get you more comfortable in using your clan techniques while fighting, work on your speed and some ninjutsu to aid you. Ino yes you have your clan techniques but you have to rely on your brains being Shikamaru and your muscle being Choji. You need to work on your speed, stamina, strength, you taijutsu, some ninjutsu to help aid you when you have neither Choji or Shikamaru" Asuma said giving her a pointed stare. "Team eight, Shino you have your bugs doing everything for you. I know you are not much of a taijutsu person but we need to work on that and some ninjutsu to help aid you in protecting your hives while fighting. Hinata, you have excellent reflexes in your taijutsu and almost no flaws in your movements. We will work on some ninjutsu to help you and work on your strength. Kiba, you have your families taijutsu down to a T, but you lack self control. Your to hot headed and don't think anything through. We will work on your taijutsu with and without Akamaru, your self control, you need some ninjutsu and speed training" Kurenai said staring at Kiba whose face fell dramatically. "My cute little genin, Sasuke you have your taijutsu almost completely mastered, it is like there is something missing from you honestly. We will figure that out, we will work on more ninjutsu, we will work on your speed mostly first. Naruto, we hardly seen any taijutsu from you. You have strategies and speed. We will work on figuring out your taijutsu, ninjutsu and how to incorporate those shadow clones. Sakura, you have the drive and ethic now I'm impressed. We need to find you a better suited taijutsu, work on enlarging your chakra reserves, your speed and your strength along with some ninjutsu. I saw you reading a medical ninjutsu book, if you are deeply interested we can work with that" Kakashi said eye smiling at us.

"Um Kakashi Sensei if Sakura is truly interested in the medical ninjutsu I have a taijutsu that would benefit her back home. I don't see baachan returning anytime soon and it would be put to good use" I replied picking my head up off Neji's shoulder but staying close to him.

"You really did start her off. But how" Baachan asked smiling at us. "It will show you in a bit but mom wrote down your entire taijutsu regimen. I could only get her started" I said smiling back. "You did good Naru. You passed it on to her even though I would have myself. She makes an excellent medical ninja" Baachan said praising the two of us. I blushed and nodded.

"Sakura" Kakashi asked looking at her for the answer, "Yes please Naru it would be appreciated. Thank you" Sakura said smiling at me. "Your welcome" I said blushing ad I laid my head back on Neji. Neji smiled a small genuine smile that shocked his team, Hinata smiled mischievously eyeing us from her position. "Okay we are going to the missions office, we will be back ja ne" Kakashi said as they all disappeared in a swirl of leaves.

"So Naru are you not afraid of them coming after you as much now" Neji asked his voice low in my ear. "They can try but they will not be able to find me. Why" I asked him back. Tenten was smiling at us talking with Hinata and Sakura about how Neji is never like the way he is around me. She then told them about how Neji was the one who hospitalized their clansmen for what he did to Hinata and about how I was dressed. "Just wondering if we would be able to see each other more than we get to right now" he whispered. "If you still think that way after these Chuunin exams we can see each other whenever you want as long as we're not busy" I whispered hoping his opinion and thoughts on me wouldn't change.

Neji stared at me for a few minutes studying me as I bit my lower lip trying to contain the blush at his gaze.

"Naru are you joining one of our teams for a mission" Kakashi asked as they appeared just in time to save me from his gaze any longer. "Um no that would be unwise of me Kakashi Sensei. Maybe another time" I said still biting my lower lip again. Neji pulled my lip from my teeth gently, "Stop you'll end up hurting yourself" he whispered in my ear. Lowering my head to look into my lap I tried to get my hair to cover the blushing red of my cheeks. "Okay well team 7 let's go" Kakashi said eyeing Neji dangerously.

"Kaka nii he was a genin at the time! Why would you give him that look" I exclaimed making everyone laugh around me. "You seriously don't know" Ibiki asked from the back, "If I'm asking why would I already know dattebayo" I said. "Naru over protective siblings" Hiashi whispered in my ear. "What the heck dattebayo" I exclaimed jumping up. Kakashi laughed harder holding his stomach.

"Team 8 we have Tora today" Kurenai said smiling at her team. "Hinata after you catch that blasted cat come here. We can meet Neji here to head to your compound" I said asking her if it sounded okay. Hinata nodded liking the idea, "Sounds good. I'm not sure when I will be done though" Hinata said smiling at us. "That is quite alright. I have to prepare dinner for the clan head and his wife maybe his daughter even of the Yamanaka clan. I will leave a clone here to dispel just in case I am not back by the time you are" I said smiling at her. "I will meet you both here after my mission is complete as well" Neji said pulling me closer to him. Nodding at him I was worried if I tried to say anything, "Of course Neji nii san" Hinata said as she left with her team. "Alright my youthful students let's go" Guy said posing, chuckling Neji moved ghosting a kiss to the back of my head before standing and leaving with his team.

Blushing I ignored the snickers from Shikamaru, "Shut up guys it's not funny dattebayo" I said glaring. Asuma had taken Ino to follow team 7 around and watch how the villagers treat Naruto. They showed up 15 minutes later to see the three of us laying and gazing at the clouds. "If you were a cloud Shika you would drift away" I said smiling as Choji snickered to himself. Asuma stood over me smiling as he held out his hand, "Have them bring her with them tonight hime. I think she learned" he said as Shikamaru and Choji watched their female teammate cry and breakdown. "Fine Asu nii but if it blows up. You owe me" I said giving the three guys hugs before making a single shadow clone and having it alternate between tree walking and water walking. "Breakfast tomorrow Shika" I said disappearing in a swirl of leaves. Making 12 clones I had them prepare dinner for 5 possibly 10 people before leaving and henging into a bird.

"10 people" Kakashi asked his eyebrow raised. "Have you seen me eat" I asked him back, he nodded his head in acceptance. Everyone looked between me and my mother smiling.

Finding my team they were treating my clone as if it were me, smiling I let my presence be known as Sakura looked up at me smiling. Landing on her shoulder Sasuke lightly ran his fingers through my feathers. Kakashi eye smiled, we were doing a weed plucking job. My clone since owning our own garden knew the difference thankfully. We worked alongside each other perfectly while Sasuke would sneak glances from the corner of his eye at Sakura. "So may I ask what type of taijutsu I will be learning Naru" Sakura asked curiously. "Of course. It is a taijutsu that will require precise chakra control. You will incorporate your chakra control into your movements and hits. You will be learning the taijutsu fighting style of one Tsunade Senju" I said happily. "Tsunade Senju! The legendary medic Tsunade" Sakura exclaimed but quietly. "The one and only. Baachan must have been in your medic book. I think you would suit her style perfectly and you have proven yourself worthy of it Sakura. I'm glad to have found a friend in you" I said lightly. She blushed going back to gardening, "I am glad you're my friend as well Naru" she replied looking over at Sasuke the faintest blush across her cheeks.

Our team finished their mission, "Okay tomorrow we will work on chakra reserves and chakra control. You are dismissed team" Kakashi said nodding at me. "I'll bring the taijutsu scroll tomorrow Sakura. See you tomorrow teme" I said making a small smile fond smile appear on Sasuke's face. Flying away I left the two of them alone together and observed from birds eye view the two of them having a real conversation. Mentally patting myself on the back I flew into the Yamanaka compound dropping the henge to knock on the door. "Ahh Naru, not coming to cancel are you" Inoichi asked smiling at me. "Never! I love cooking dattebayo. I came to ask you bring along Ino, Asuma Sensei took her to quietly observe my henge Naruto as he walked through the village. He believes that she is ready so I am giving his opinion a spin and letting this play out. If it doesn't turn out good thankfully you will be there" I said rushing making Inoichi's wife Izumi laugh as she hugged me. "So much like Kushina it's adorable" she said having completely understood me. "We will bring her and you are right if she doesn't understand we will be right there Naru. See you at 8:30 hun, I have to run to the shop real quick" Izumi said still chuckling at her husband's dumbfounded expression. Giggling myself I felt my internal clock telling me it was about 5 p.m. now.

"You got my verbal problem" my mom said blushing lightly. Looking at her confused everyone laughed, "When the two of you are excited or nervous you talk really fast" my father said smiling at me and my mom. "Oh sure" I said smiling.

My clone popped and I saw that Neji was back leaning against a tree watching my clone as it worked on the chakra control exercises. Appearing in a swirl of leaves behind Neji I laid my head on his shoulder. "You look tense" I whispered making him smirk, "Just thinking" he said pulling me in front of him. "What are you thinking about" I asked as he sat us down in the grass wrapping his arms around my waist again. "What happened last night at the compound. Trying to sort out my reasons for snapping. What could be so bad that this village is blinded enough to attack a child. Trying to figure somethings out in my head" he replied his voice dropping to a whisper. "If I may what did you mean by he disrespected me" I asked locking eyes with Neji. "He said you were nice to look at. I found out you had been preparing for bed when Hinata sama arrived at your house for help. You didn't think before going to the compound did you Naru" Neji asked his voice deeper than before. Blushing I looked at my hands, "I had just gotten out of the shower and dressed in a tank top and shorts for bed yes. Hinata appeared needing help and I saw the state she was in I was seeing red. No I didn't think before leaving" I said biting my lower lip in embarrassment. Gently pulling my lip from between my teeth he turned me to face him, "Next time please think of proper clothes so that they will not make lecherous comments about you Naru. Your more precious than you know" Neji whispered. Nodding I couldn't find the words to say as we sat there his back against a tree holding me as I leaned into him for comfort.

All new questions were flowing through my mind at Neji's confession. What did that mean? What would it matter if people saw me in what I also practice in? Who am I precious to besides my close friends/family? Getting lost in thought neither of us noticed Hinata across the way taking pictures of us before walking into the clearing as Neji sat there gazing down at me. Neji noticed Hinata first as he got my attention by touching my face. "I'm sorry Neji, I zoned out thinking" I said noticing Hinata's chakra signature. She giggled as Neji replied "It was fine I too was thinking". Standing I offered him my hand which he took in his soft yet callous hands, pulling him up he rested his hand on the small of my back walking slightly behind both me and Hinata.

The walk through the village and towards the clan compounds was quiet as my mind whirled with reasons and more questions. Hinata kept giving me a look that said spill it, shooting her a slight glare. The giggling that she let out broke our silence seeming to amuse Neji as he watched the two of us. Entering the compound everyone seemed to stop what they were doing to turn and stare at the three of us as we walked. "Why are they staring at us like that dattebayo" I asked nervous. "Because mini Kushina, you and Neji last night caused quite the stir. Now under your care Hinata is walking around like it never happened" Kou said leading us into the main house. "Oh" I replied scratching the back of my neck nervously as we were led to Hiashi's study.

Hinata went to knock on the door looking at me with a glint in her eye I recognized. "Kou quick question. If Kushina were alive would she knock" I asked looking at him innocently. "Mini Kushina I don't think your momma knew what knocking was" he said before saying goodbye and leaving us.

"Oh kami" Naomi said stifling her laugh. Hiashi looked at the disappearing Kou in contemplation, "It was great" I exclaimed and everyone laughed before turning back to the screen. "I do to dattebane" my mom exclaimed a smile on her face. My father laughed holding my mother in his arms as he kissed the side of her head "We know dear" he said making her blush and look down.

Grabbing the door I opened it after making sure it was just Hiashi, "One safe and sound completely healed Hinata. Not even a bruise from yesterday's events or today's training" I exclaimed smiling. Chuckling Hiashi surprised both Hinata and Neji, quickly entering Neji closed the door as Hiashi laughed like he hadn't laughed in years. "Father are you alright" Hinata asked fidgeting before bowing her head in respect. Hiashi began calming down and the three of us sat on the mats in front of him. "I am fine. No one in almost 13 years has had the nerve to be bold enough to make a scene like that in a traditional clan like ours. I have told you before Hinata that Kushina waltzed in like she owned the place. She did this quite often actually, your mother encouraged her. Thank you Naru for healing Hinata and bringing it my attention. Would you join us for dinner" Hiashi asked a small smile on his face.

"There's the clan head I fell in love with" Hitomi said a smile of appreciation on her face looking between Hiashi and me and Hinata. "Only Naru would make an entrance like that" Sasuke said smirking. "Actually Kushina and Hitomi did this quite often" Hiashi replied as everyone laughed again, "It was refreshing to see after 12 years and they did it often" Hiashi said smiling.

"I would love to but we must make it another night Hiashi. I have dinner and a meeting with the Yamanaka's tonight" I replied lightly as I was between Hinata and Neji. "That is quite alright Naru. How about Hinata can stay with you tonight and you come here tomorrow if you are not busy" he asked me. "I can work with that if Hinata agrees" I replied moving the spotlight off me. "Like you have to ask Naru. Thank you father" Hinata said correcting her mistake in the beginning.

Since blowing up at Hiashi during dinner and then last night Hiashi was in complete turmoil. I saw regret flashing in his eye, good I can fix that; Neji was beside me watching his Uncle through guarded eyes. "Neji would you like to join us tomorrow for dinner as well" Hiashi asked having Hinata stop and the spotlight now on him. Neji looked at me as if asking I smiled at him and he gave a tiny smile back "I would like that thank you Hiashi sama" Neji said stiffly bowing to his Uncle. Rolling my blue eyes did not go unnoticed by the three Hyugas as I tapped Neji on his back, "Rise. Hiashi I hate to be rude but you have told me I could take Hinata. It is getting late and if we do not leave we will be late for the dinner, I will see you both tomorrow" I said standing and pulling a smirking Hinata up with me.

"Hate to be rude! From you" Onoki snickered loudly from his couch as everyone else joined in. "I'm not that bad" I exclaimed making them laugh harder.

"Thank you for walking us Neji. I'll see you tomorrow" I said whispering before kissing his cheek. Hinata grabbed my shoulder and we disappeared in a poof of smoke not letting the leaves come this time. I didn't know the talk that was about to ensue because of my actions or the blushing Neji's faces.