Chapter 029

(Later)

Naruto and Hinata returned back to Konoha undetected and stood on the off of one of the houses Naruto shuushin'd to with Hinata being carried bridal style in his arms. Naruto was about to say something when…

"Naruto-kun," Hinata said as she pointed and directed Naruto's attention to the defaced monument, "Clearly something has taken place during our absence from the village."

Naruto looked to see what his girlfriend was talking about. Upon seeing the monument…

"What the hell," Naruto remarked after seeing the mess it was in, "When did this…"

Just then memories came flashing and merging with his mind, his and Hinata's. It was after a couple of minutes when the memory and experience flashes were absorbed and settled into their heads, giving them a more thorough understanding of the day's events inside the village walls. A minute later, Naruto started snickering before bursting into an all-out fit of laughter.

"You really are such a clown Naruto-kun," Hinata remarked, "I can't believe 'you' did all this."

"But you hold affections for me anyway," Naruto grinned before his moved closer and kissed Hinata on her lips while still carrying her. Enjoying this kiss, Hinata kissed him back and just as she was getting into the mood of things…

"NARUTO!"

"Ah, damn it," Naruto muttered dejectedly knowing how much trouble he was in after hearing the tone of Iruka's voice. Hinata climbed down off his arms and stood back on her feet.

"It'll be best if you're not seen here with me," Naruto advised, "Hurry on home quickly."

Hinata nodded and gave Naruto a quick peck on the lips before turning and leaping off the roof and making her way down the wall and onto the ground just seconds before Iruka appeared behind Naruto. The said blond turned to faced his angry Chuunin sensei.

"The hell!" Naruto yelled, "How do you be finding me?

"You're not escaping your punishment that easily Naruto," Iruka said, "Let's go! You have a monument to thorough wash clean."

"Just my luck," Naruto muttered lowly as he was taken away by Iruka, "Should have seen how "I" would get myself into trouble for cutting class and everything "I" did."

"You only have yourself to blame for that Naruto," Iruka chastised.

"Uugghhh," Naruto muttered, "Oh the irony."

(Later At The Hyuuga Manor)

Hinata was entering her clan's estate saying "Hello" to all of the Cadet Branch members she passed by. They replied back to her as they took note that Hinata was considerably happy, more so than usual. Reaching her house, she removed her sandals and entered the house, making her way toward her room. Reaching her door…

"Naruto is in trouble again, neesan," Hanabi stated from behind her older sister, "I'm sure you saw what he did to the Hokage Monument."

"…Y-Yes," Hinata said meekly while instinctively putting her mask back on, "I did."

"I was with father at the time when we caught sight on him running from the Chuunins and Jounins that were covered in mixed colors of paint," Hanabi explained, "We also saw how Naruto managed to outwit and lose them without them knowing that he was still in the same spot hiding under a camouflaging cloak the entire time. The chase ended when Naruto got careless and was finally caught by your class sensei."

"Was…father mad," Hinata asked as worried as possible.

"Hard to say," Hanabi replied, "I couldn't read his expression or what was going through his mind at that moment. His expression was completely neutral.

"I will admit that I was rather impressed at how Naruto eluded the ninjas after him so skillfully long after defacing the monument underneath everyone's nose. But I still wonder what it is about Naruto that you see in him. What makes him so special to you?"

"I-…I," Hinata stuttered.

"Yes," Hanabi insisted, wanting to hear her sister's explanation.

"I-I'll…tell you about it…someday," Hinata finally said before opening her door and hurrying inside before closing it behind her. Hanabi stood there with a frown on her face.

"Damn it neesan," Hanabi muttered very lowly under her breath so no one would hear her, "You're still evading my questions."

"Is something troubling you Hanabi-sama," Neji asked as he appeared behind her. Hanabi turned to see the Hyuuga prodigy stand and towering over her. Not the least bit intimidated, Hanabi said to her older cousin, "Nothing for you to worry about."

"Does it involve Hinata'sama's close association with this Uzumaki Naruto," Neji asked with a knowing implication.

"I told you Neji," Hanabi said, "It's not your concern."

Saying nothing further, Hanabi left the scene and went about her now business. Neji turned to Hinata's door.

"Failures attracts to troublemakers," Neji said, "That's the fate predestined for Hinata-sama. Nothing will change that."

With that Neji turned and went about his business.

(Meanwhile At the Monument)

"Hey Naruto," Iruka offered while sitting on top of the head representing Sandaime, "If you finish cleaning the monument in a timely manner, I'll…treat you to ramen at Ichiraku."

"Great!" Naruto cheered with renewed enthusiasm while standing on the scaffold, "I'll have this monument clean in no time."

Iruka was happy to seeing Naruto's expression change into a happier one. But deep down, Iruka still wondered what triggered Naruto to question what really happened the night Kyuubi was defeated. Iruka could only wonder. For Naruto…

I may be stuck with this cleaning chore, Naruto thought, But in the long run…

Naruto thought back to when he was passionately kissing a wet and soaked Hinata in the river earlier that day. His smile grew ever so wide.

It was sure as hell was worth it, Naruto concluded happily, And I'll get free ramen as an added bonus too!

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