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4:29 PM


Lady Tsunade sat at the Hokage's desk as she gazed at the message in her hand. It was a letter informing her that Neji, Sasuke, and Naruto would be returning to the village in three days time. Tsunade for her part was relieved she didn't have to worry about the three of them any more. Today was a break day in the challenges for Lee and Hinata tomorrow was laps around the village while walking on your hands. Tsunade smirked she found herself wondering how Naruto was going to react when he saw all the fans Hinata had gained the majority of them being males. Tsunade considered Naruto to be like a grandson to her. So she hadn't been fooled one bit by his facade of pretending not to return Hinata's feelings. Of course he had gone about it all wrong even if it was a  noble gesture trying to protect her. But Tsunade seriously believed that Naruto had no clue what he done to Hinata. Naruto had underestimated Hinata and with in the three months that he had been absent Hinata had trained so intensely that was now one of the top three kun oichi in the village. An the top three included Tsunade. Still Hinata didn't think she was good enough. It irked the Lady Hoakge that Hinata couldn't see what everyone else could that she was strong, smart, kind, gentle, and beautiful. Tsunade blamed a lot of this on Hiashi and the way he had treated her when she was younger. Naruto hadn't exactly helped her self esteem by getting her hopes up and then ignoring her and getting a girlfriend. Tsnaude had been informed that Naruto had taken a Pieon one of her medical staff who was better at flirting then actually doing any work on two dates. Then the day after he had left on the mission Pieon had announced that she was his girlfriend. Naruto had been gone ever since then. Lady Tsunade could not wait for him to get home so she could lecture him on how to deal with females some one had to teach him. Jiraiya had apparently left out a lot of details about woman. She could only imagine what her old friend had taught him. A sad smile graced Tsunade lips thinking of Jiraiya. A knock sounded from the door and the Lady Hokage quickly downed a shot of sake. It was followed by two more knocks.

" Come in." Tsunade said slightly irritated

Sakura Haruno entered the room carrying several folders stuffed with papers which could only be the daily reports from the hospital. Sakura really was a beautiful woman as well but not when she had the slight twitch above her eye like she did now.

" I mean no disrespect Lady Tsunade but isn't there anything we can do about Pieon. She is driving me nuts Naruto wrote the girl one letter this whole time and you know what she does ? Flaunts the stupid letter around the hospital and while Tenten, Ino, Hinata, and I were at lunch. Pieon actually had the audacity to read the stupid letter aloud in front of us. Not only did it make me sick to make stomach but she knows Hinata is one of my good friends I wanted to strangle her. Instead I resorted to assigning her extra shifts on a different wing of the hospital for the next two weeks."

" Now Sakura I know we promoted you to head of the medical staff now but you need to use that power with fairness."

" I am sorry Lady Tsunade I thought extra shifts was the most peaceful solution. I guess I could have let Ino use a mind paralyzing jutsu on her. Or perhaps I could have let Tenten maim her with a few kunai. At least that pacified both of them. Just be glad that Temari was not here from Suna she is fiercely protective of Hinata."

" I guess that you were fair in your decision then Sakura. On  a happier note I just received word that they will be back in three days time."

Sakura's twitch went away finally and was replaced with a smile. Tsunade smirked she liked her apprentice much better when she was happy.

" I am so happy that they are all safe. I haven't heard from Sasuke and Naruto in three months time that is why that letter irked me so much. I am not going to tell Hinata though it is just going to hurt her more to see Naruto with Pieon. Naruto really is the biggest Dobe ever."
" That letter should not have be sent. I call first dibs on lecturing Naruto."

They both laughed for a moment.

" The challenges start up again tomorrow who do you think will win?"

" Lady Tsunade are you asking so you can gamble? I have a feeling Lee will win but not by much if he does. Hinata can do more laps around the village then him sometimes. The spar will be a toss up completely they are both fierce and won't hold back Hinata and Lee respect each other to much to not give it there all. We will need a few medics on stand by that day. An I hope it ends there this mountain test sounds a bit much and they are both pushing themselves to their limits."

" Now Sakura these challenges are actually helping the villages economy and boasting moral. The mountain challenge wont be as bad as the spar and that is why I forced them to have a day of rest in between each. Both Lee and Hinata would have done these events with no breaks. I have them be monitoring and it won't be dangerous so don't worry so much."

" Okay my Lady I am heading back to the hospital now to finish up. Then I am off the next few days to over see Hinata and Lee."

" Have a good rest of the day Sakura. I will see you at the next challenge."





Tenten and Shino had discovered that even on the break days Hinata had been out training and both of them were just a little miffed. Tenten had promised Neji before he left that she would look out and watch over Hinata. After all Hinata was Tenten's best friend out of all the girls and she considered her to be like a sister in law. Shino for his part was very worried about Hinata he didn't  want his teammate to have a mental breakdown. Shino knew Hinata was hurting inside and it frustrated both him and Kiba that they couldn't fix it. Everyone really just wanted Hinata to give her self a small break and relax. So Tenten, Shino, and Kiba decided they would have a nice all day picnic down by the water so Hinata wouldn't be able to train the day before an event and would be well rested. Tenten reached Hinata's little apartment just outside the Hyuga compound and saw that she was already sitting on a little bench outside waiting for her. Tenten waved at her.

"Hey Hinata I see that you are ready to go."

"Yes Tenten."

" You know I am very glad we are doing this today Hinata. You need to relax and give yourself a little bit of a break."  
" I am sorry Tenten. I don't mean to make any of you worry about me it just helps to focus on something else. Training doesn't give me time to think. Well at least as a result of these changelings Lee's dojo has become more popular."

Tenten smirked at her.
" Don't worry about it Hinata. But you need to know that we are all here for you if you need any of us especially me. I wonder if Neji has tried to inflict harm on Naruto on this mission."

That had both of them giggling.
" Neji does tend to be a bit over protective of me now. But you know I wouldn't have it any other way. I don't want anyone to be angry with Naruto though he can not help how his heart feels. Pieon is a very bubbly and pretty girl and I am still just a little bit of a shy dark weirdo. I will always love Naruto he is a part of me. Tenten, now that I know Naruto doesn't care for me in that way. I am more focused then I ever was before to be the best ninja this village has ever seen. I never want to feel like I can't protect the people I love ever again."

" If you ask me Hinata something still doesn't seem right here. I mean you weren't awake after Madara that blonde dobe never once left your side. He held your hand the whole time he was with you. An the day you finally woke up Naruto was smiling and blushing all day long at just the mention of your name. An even after you were awake he didn't want to be apart from you still. Plus I saw him with Pieon it just didn't look natural."

Tenten glanced over at Hinata but she didn't say anything in response.
"Okay no more of that talk for the rest of the day. Let's go have some fun."

Tenten looped her arm through Hinata's has they went to have a peaceful day down by the water.





Naruto, Sasuke, and Neji were making there way back to the Hidden Leaf village after what had been a grueling three month mission. They had been to all of Orochimaru's secret hide outs along with any Akatsuki hideouts Sasuke had knowledge of. They had found some information and had encountered several small battles but there was no sign of Kabuto anywhere. Naruto figured that he had crawled back under whatever rock he hide under for now. But since Kabuto no longer seemed like a threat it meant that Naruto was free from worrying about her safety. Naruto knew that if Hinata had known that someone was still hunting him. She would have either gone looking for that person or thrown herself into the middle of yet another very dangerous battle just to ensure his safety. Naruto knew his heart couldn't take seeing Hinata in pain again. After the fight with Madara when she had been in the hospital he had been so worried that he would loose her. Naruto had fallen for Hinata easily. If he was completely honest with himself he had  probably been falling for her since the Chunin exams. Naruto had never let the thought really enter his mind when they were younger she was from the noblest clan in all of Konoha. He had never acknowledged the signs that Hinata might have liked him because he really did think himself beneath her. Though Hinata had always been kind to everyone. She never acted stuck up or snotty she had always quietly cheered for him. An he had told Hinata plenty of times that she was amazing. Naruto had meant it every time he had said it. Now that he was sure that the threat was over he could go home and say all the things to Hinata that his heart longed to say to her.

" Naruto we need to slow down a little and make camp for the night. Are you really in that much of a hurry to see her." Neji remarked

" Of course I am. I can't wait to see everyone especially her." Naruto said

" I have not wished to bring this up while on such a highly classified and important mission. However now that we are two days away form Konoha if that I think it is necessary. I must make a request Naruto that you stay away from Hinata at least for the time being. I did not really have much time to talk to her before our departure but I am sure it would be best if you waited for her to speak to you again."

Sasuke just leaned against a tree observing the scene playing out before him and watching Naruto's reaction. Personally Sasuke thought that the Dobe going on those two date's with that Pieon girl was a waste of time. Hinata was obviously a far superior person and anyway with eyes could tell Naruto had feelings for Hinata. So why he did what he had done was beyond Sasuke but it was his personally life and Sasuke had no wish to get involved.

" Neji that is one hell of a request to make. You want to give me a good reason has to why I should stay away from my Hinata."

Neji raised an eyebrow Naruto's Hinata that was certainly new. Naruto just glared at Neji with his arms crossed over his chest.

" One would think that it would be rather obvious. Then again as much as you have grown you are still very dense at times Naruto."

Neji only thought it was fair to get a couple of digs in after all Naruto had hurt Hinata that much Neji did know. An if he hadn't even realized he had done so it made the whole situation even worse.

" I am warring you Neji. You are seriously getting on my nerves."

Naruto's hand clenched into a fist.

"You really can't think of anything you might have done Dobe that would have upset Hinata. Even I know what Neji is referring to." Sasuke said
Neji and Sasuke exchanged looks of confusion has they watch Naruto deflate. Naruto for his part hadn't really forgotten what he done but he had been so happy that he could see Hinata he really hadn't thought about it.

" I really am such a Baka. I almost forgot."
Naruto hung his head low. Neji quirked an eyebrow.

" Are you telling me that you almost forgot about Hinata."

" No Neji. I would never ever forget about Hinata how could I she is the most amazing, wonderful person I have ever had the privilege to meet. I was so happy to get home that I almost forget about what I did at the hospital and Pieon. I really wasn't kind to Pieon I used her and I hurt Hinata. I guess I just didn't want to think about it. If I was Hinata I would still be mad at me. You are right we are almost home."

" Dobe you do realize that you are not making a lot of sense." Sasuke said

"Yeah yeah, I know Teme. Well I guess Neji is right we should make camp for the night then head back." Naruto said

" I don't know why you would purposely try and hurt Hinata. Naruto I am assuming that you had a good reason but if you are near or with that Peion girl at anytime I want you to stay away form my cousin. Keep in mind that Hinata loves you and it will hurt her to see you with any girl romantically."

That was the last remark on the subject as they all set up camp. Naruto lay in his sleeping bag restless trying to think of an adequate way to fix things with Hinata.







" I honestly thought that they would be done with this challenge by now." Tenten said

" Lee and Hinata will have been doing this event for two days straight at 4:29 pm." Shino stated

" Well maybe if Ino pig here could have kept her big mouth shut for once. An hadn't mentioned right before this event started that they would be back today. Hinata wouldn't have gotten into one of her zones. Lee looks exhausted."
Sakura crossed her arms and glared at Ino.

" Shut up forehead this is not my fault. No one told me not to say anything. You all should have let her train the day before then Hinata wouldn't have had so much energy." Ino huffed

" Come on Ino you know you don't mean that we all know Hinata hasn't really relaxed in three months. She needed the other day." Choji said

He pulled Ino close to him. She smiled up at him.
" Yeah I guess you are right Choji."

" Well personally I don't like the look of that group of guys in Team Hinata shirts over there. They haven't left since this event started all the other villagers at least went home to rest last night but not those guys. Seems a bit obsessive if you ask me. They are looking at Hinata like she is a piece of meat."
Kiba practically growled as he said this.

" Seems like it is going to be troublesome if you ask me." Shikamaru stated






Neji, Naruto, and Sasuke approached the village gate and none of them were quite sure as to what was going on.

" Why are the villagers all lined up along the village walls?" Sasuke asked

" I don't know I can't think of any holidays we might have missed that had a festival. Do you think there is trouble?" Naruto inquired

Neji silently activated his Byakugan

" It appears to be some sort of celebration or event."

Neji's eyes then widened in what looked like shock.

"Well what is it Neji? Come on I want to know what is going on? Are we missing a festival ? Is something wrong?"
Naruto was whining now

"We need to get to the village right now. I can't believe her she really went through with this idea of hers. Tenten didn't stop her and Lee actually agreed to this. The crowd watching them is huge and all our friends are in the front and center of everything."





Neji didn't give Naruto or Sasuke a second to even think about it he was already sprinting towards the village. As they finally got closer to the gate Naruto began to notice some guys with Team Hinata shirts on. They were all cheering loudly for Hinata. He also spotted some girls in Team Lee t-shirts screaming things to Lee. Then he finally saw Hinata for the first time in three months he felt his breath hitch at the sight of her. She had on a navy blue turtle neck tank top and a pair of black tight ninja leggings, her hair was up in a tightly braided bun. To Naruto she looked absolutely amazing and fierce even though it was a little weird that she was walking on her hands next to Lee who looked exhausted. Naruto figured they were having some type of competition and he didn't like all those men ogling Hinata. So at exactly 4:29 pm Hinata and Lee had walked four thousand and twenty nine laps around the village on their hands. At exactly 4:29 pm Naruto put his hands around his mouth and yelled at the top of his lungs.

" You are doing awesome Hinata. You can do it."

At exactly 4:29 pm Hinata Hyuga realized that was Naruto's voice and looked up from the ground to see him safe and sound back in the village. Their eyes meet and he smiled one of his real smiles right at her. That made Hinata think that with out a doubt she would beat Lee just to see him smile like that at her.  Unfortunately at exactly 4:29 pm Pieon happened to also see Naruto and she ran to him and tackled him to the ground. At 4:30 pm Hinata Hyuga sprung from the ground did four ninja rolls in the air before she landed on her feet. She turned to Lee and said

" Congratulations Lee. See you in a day."

With that she walked away from the cheering crowd, her friends, and her cousin. Sakura wanted to go right to Sasuke but she went to check Lee's vitals first. Naruto was still in the process of getting Pieon off him. When he did get her off him he looked up to see if he could find Hinata but she was gone. He was also well aware that most of the Konoha twelve along with Sai were glaring at him. Pieon seemed unaffected and latched herself right on to Naruto's arm.

" I missed you so much Naruto. Do you all see how handsome he is. An did you know that Naruto will be the next Hokage one day." Pieon said

She looked over to some of her friends from the hospital she was showing Naruto off like a trophy. Naruto for his part just stood there he didn't know how to react so he just undid his arm from Pieon's and looked at Sakura really confused.

" I don't know I kind of think that Naruto is a Baka." Sakura said

As she stood closer to Sasuke who surprised her and everyone else by grabbing on to her hand.

" I agree Sakura he really is a knuckle head." Ino added.

Naruto felt like a complete jerk. He had seen the pain in Hinata's eyes when Pieon had tackled him. It had hurt him to realize that he had caused that pain. He also felt really bad for Pieon he had used her to push Hinata away so she wouldn't get hurt again. Naruto had just wanted to keep Hinata safe and he was finally being to realize how bad of a plan this whole thing had been. He promised himself right there that he would make it up to Hinata and fix what he had screwed up. He sighed out loud.

" Who wants to go and see if they can find Hinata? We all know that she probably didn't go home to rest like she should have." Shino said

Naruto wanted to go find Hinata he had to see her. But Neji glared at him almost as if he could read his mind.

" I will she is my cousion." Neji said

" Hold it Neji. We all know how important Hinata is to you and that you want to check on her. But you just came back form a S-rank mission and besides that fact. You and Naruto are Sasuke's official Anbu guards until you report to the Hokage." Tenten said.

" I will go find Hinata. Ino it would be best if you came with me so you can check her vitals as well."  Shikamaru said

" Are you feeling okay Shikamaru ? You never volunteer for anything?" Kiba asked

" Well it will be a drag to be stuck with Ino but if Choji comes along it won't be so bad. An Hinata always watches Kurenai's little one extra shifts when Temari's in town. I never ask her to she just always volunteers. Plus it is not her fault that we are all not as smart as me."  

Shikamaru side glanced at Naruto to see if he realized that he was referring to him. Apparently he did because Naruto hung his head even lower. As Shikamaru walked away with Ino and Choji he muttered

" Troublesome."

It had only taken Naruto exactly one minute to make everything just that.
This is for 100 themes challenge it is Variation 2 #40 4:29 PM
I give permission to [link] to use this story.
All characters belong to Masashi Kishimoto. This is the fourth part of a Naruhina series of stories. This chapter took a little while to post for that I am sorry and the next one might take a couple weeks as well. If you haven’t read the other parts of this story you may want to or you might be a little lost. Naruto is finally back in the village and he is realizing that he made a mistake. As always thank you so much for reading and feed back is always welcomed.


Chapter one Light [link]
Chapter two Obsession [link]
Chapter three Break [link]
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Poor Naruto. I hope canon Naruto never does anything that stupid. Please keep going! Stopping before things are fixed is just sad!