After

I was sleeping but I was woken up when I heard someone knock on the door, I then opened it as I was rubbing my eyes.

"Ah Hinata."

"Yuki-kun."

She held a bag in her arms, was it rabbit food? Well the Inuzuka clan do own a pet shop so I wouldn't be surprised if Hinata asked Kiba for some tips, I nodded and let her in, we then went to the back as the rabbits were there.

Right, about a week ago right after we arrived from the Land of Snow, I bought Bamboo seeds and began planting, right now there were little shoots growing where the rabbits caged, of course I let them out once Hinata is here.

"Is it true Yuki-kun?"

"What is?"

"Sasuke-kun leaving."

"Yes, he left, he didn't want to stay here anymore since he felt his growth was stunted."

She just nodded as she continued feeding the rabbits she let out of the cage, after a short while she placed them back inside and then washed her hands inside.

"Do you want to come with me and visit the others?"

"Mhm."

Hinata nodded, we then went to the Hospital as they were confined there, Hinata asked the details on what had happened, although she had received the news it wasn't detailed, she was worried about Kiba and Neji being injured.

While we were travelling there she bought fruits and two baskets along the way, I helped her pack it as I held it.

"They're doing fine and recovering, I went there immediately after the failed attempt."

"I see, but what about you Yuki-kun, are you fine?"

"Now that you've asked, I'm more than fine."

I smiled and patter her in the head as she blushed, when we arrived at the hospital, we saw Ino and Sakura at the reception, they then noticed us as Ino came to me and hugged me, she smiled and nodded at Hinata.

"So where are their rooms?"

"Choji is on the third floor along with Naruto, Kiba and Neji are on the first floor, I'm going to Choji to see how he's doing, I heard when he woke up he asked for chips so I'm bringing him some."

"What about me? I was injured too you know."

"You're walking already and you already have a basket."

"I was still injured and these are for Neji and Kiba from Hinata."

"You can come see me later then!"

Ino then dragged Sakura as they went to where they were supposed to visit, Hinata looked at me with a confusing look wondering if I really was injured perhaps.

"It was a joke Hinata, I really am not injured, In fact I can let you see my body if you're really that curious."

"Ah- Yu-yuki-kun! It's stilll too early fo-for that!"

"Ugh, come let's visit Neji and Kiba now."

I held her hand as I went up to the receptionist to tell me their exact rooms, once I had confirmation we went to Kiba first, when we entered it smelled like how a pet shop would smell, no offense.

There were lots of dog foods for Akamaru as he was bandaged as well as Kiba, when he saw us he tried putting on a goofy smile, I came in and Hinata followed.

"So how are you."

"I'm doing fine Yuki, did you catch Sasuke?"

"I tried my best like you, in the end I couldn't find him."

"That's quite sad to hear."

I didn't say anything else as Hinata placed the fruit basket near Kiba, the two talked as I just listened, Akamaru who was at the side I petted him as he accepted him, I then felt a tug.

"See you later Kiba."

"Get well Kiba-kun"

"Yeah I'll see the two of you soon enough."

We then left and proceeded to Neji, when we opened the door, Neji was still laying down but he looked at us.

"Hinata-sama, Yuki-kun."

"What's up Neji."

Hinata nodded, I then placed the basket on the side of his bed.

"I heard you got the worst of it all."

"I guess I did."

Neji looked like he didn't want to be spoken right now, when I looked at his eyes, it was eyes that yelled I wanted to be stronger, I respected that.

"Just continue to train and you'll be better than you are today."

"Thank you, the both of you for visiting me."

We then quietly left as we both knew that Neji wanted to be alone for now as he was contemplating about his life, again.

As we left the hospital, we were now walking aimlessly, Hinata didn't say anything as we continued walking, it was until we arrived at Ichiraku that I spoke.

"Want to eat?"

"Sure!"

She was excited as we arrived, when Teuchi saw us he gave me a thumbs up.

"I'll have the usual Teuchi-san."

"Me too."

"Alright two specials coming right up!"

-

After we had finished eating, we walked back home together since we were on the same path, but this time I was pleasantly surprised again by her asking me.

"So what are you gonna do Yuki?"

"Me?"

"Mm, you're usually talkative about this kind of stuff."

"I think I'll go train some more and perhaps try to do better next time I guess? What about you?"

"Do you know about Lady Fifth's plan?"

"To train capable shinobi of Medical Jutsu's, Yes I know, I recommended the four of you after all."

"Do you think I could do it?"

"If I didn't think you couldn't do it I wouldn't recommend you, I have trust in you Hinata."

I smiled and patted her head as she was red from embarrassment again, she then held my arm as we quietly walked back to the Hyuga residence, when we arrived I waved her goodbye as she ran inside.

'Now'

-

I quickly teleported to where Zabuza was, when I arrived they were eating, Haku and Sai was happily chatting, when they saw me they nodded, they were still at the same hut, Zabuza stood up and nodded at me.

We then went outside, as I wanted to talk to him and discuss

"What do you got for us kid."

"Can you infiltrate Iwa?"

"Probably, you'll have to wait for a week as we need to prepare, what do you want us to do?"

"I just need you guys to observe their Jinchuriki, I'll give you guys a photo soon."

"Well that's pretty easy, I guess it does help to have Haku and Sai as well."

"It will be pretty easy since you're name is cleared from the most wanted from the Mist, but."

"If you're worried about my face and that someone will recognize me don't be, I'm not an idiot that doesn't know how to hide their real face."

"If you say so, then I'll wait, how long till I have my information."

"At minimum perhaps a month if their Jinchuriki is easy going and likes to be out, at most probably half a year to a year, there's really no sure time table but that's the most I can assure you."

"It's fine as long as it doesn't exceed two years."

"Is that all?"

"Yeah, do you need anymore Ryo?"

"No, I still have enough, well more than enough if you ask me it'll last us a lifetime so there's no need."

"Just don't get caught."

I looked at him as he nodded, I then left, when I arrived home Kakashi wasn't back yet, I wonder what happened to their mission in the Land Of Sound, perhaps they were ordered to raid it or maybe asses it more.

"It's boring."

As I was pretty bored I didn't want to just sleep so I decided to just watch how Naruto and Sakura would leave, while I was at the top of Konoha's gate I began reading Icha Icha Violence.

I was absorbed in it and didn't notice until Jiraiya threw a rock at me from below, I didn't see Naruto or Sakura? Was it today? It had only been a day, perhaps its until Naruto be fine I guess

"Mind if I join you?"

"Be my guest."

Jiraiya then arrived in front of me, as he looked at me sitting and reading Icha Icha under the moonlight.

"What brings you here at night."

"I'm just bored and decided to stay here since its one of the views I can appreciate Old Man, what about you?"

"Oh I just finished my surveying."

"The Crystal Ball is hidden under the Old Man's desk."

Jiraiya laughed of the mention of the crystal ball.

"So you know that huh, did he give it to you?"

"You could say that, but I'm not interested."

"Say Yuki, what do you think about Sasuke."

Suddenly he turned serious and solemn, I stopped reading and placed the book beside me, we then looked at Konoha from atop of the main gate.

"I don't have an opinion, if I were put in his shoes and lose everything I cared for perhaps but he was too consumed by his revenge that he didn't look at what he had right now."

"I see, has Tsunade or The Old Man told you about me and Orochimaru?"

"Of course, he said he was proud of the three of you no matter what had happened although he regrets Orochimaru but still he was proud that he made the three of you strong."

"That sounds like him alright, so your idol is the fourth right? As much as I wish to train you, you've already mastered the fourth's famous' techniques and I still have to look after my godson."

"That's understandable."

"Instead, do you want to have a summoning contract?"

"No thanks, I don't like toads I'd prefer rabbits."

Jiraiya laughed and nodded, as I said to him seriously, I then picked up the book and began reading it again.

"That's a first."

"If it isn't rabbits don't bother asking me about a summoning contract."

With that the two of us quietly watched Konoha at night.