Chapter 23

A year had passed since Neji had entered the Academy and during the months that passed by, I had by great difficulty became a level 6 seal master.

By great difficulty, I mean it was very difficult to jumped to level 6. It no longer involved just memorizing the seal, it also requires to understand them. If not for the library, I would have not reached anywhere... I hate to say it but I am very thankful for the Hokage... I better return the favor... soon.

Currently, Today was the results for Neji's annual exams and as expected, he was ranked first. Me, Kuromaru and the Hyuga household were present at the Academy.

We could all see The Hokage giving Neji a Certificate of excellence and the crowd was clapping loudly for his accomplishments.

"Such a bright young lad! as expected of a Hyuga." Some women were discussing among themselves.

"I hope the Young Heiress will perform even better than him."

Hinata heard that and she began to doubt herself at what people are expecting her to do. ' Can I even do that? can I be as good as Neji nii-san? ' She thought.

I can that she was facing difficulty with all the expectations the people around her had for her and doubt was growing inside her mind.

I placed my hand on her small shoulders, she flinched at the sudden touch and she looked at my face and I gave her a warm smile, " Don't be worried by what people want you to be, just do your best and be what you want you want to be. Your life is yours to control, so you're the only one who can mould your own future. Besides, none of these snot-nosed brats could ever compared to you. "

Hinata looked quite satisfied with my speech, as she smiled at me and hugged me. I was quite tall, no I am a lot taller that her, as with her height, she was hugging my waist, and her face burried into my solid six-packs.

I am growing tall, too tall for a nine year-old kid. How often would you see a nine year-old kid almost taller than most teenagers who are four years older than me. Never!

The day was uneventful, Hinami went to fill in, Hinata's academy entrance form, then we went to a Ramen shop, called "Ichiraku's Ramen store". It was the same place, the Fourth Hokage usually spend his free time

Frankly, I don't want to associate, with any place the Fourth Hokage linger around. I actually despise that man, for he had fucked my life the moment I was born. But the owner of the ramen shop and his teenage daughter was very hospitable, and the ramen was not that bad either. Well not as good as Hinata's cooking skills, but was good enough to earn a four stars rating from me.

After that, we went separate ways towards our homes. Me an Kuromaru waved good bye to the Hyuga household and then strolled casually towards our pit.

The walk was somewhat peaceful, scaring the annoying passersby who whisper shit about me was also good.

Suddenly, a loud thunder, disturbed the pleasant atmosphere, I looked up into the sky and I saw black clouds had covered the sky. It was bright and sunny this morning, the weather just changed too drastically.

Not moments later, a drop of rain fell on my face, the drops of rain increased by the second and finally, there was a heavy downpour. And I just stood there staring at the clouded sky.

"First brother, something bad is going to happen right?" Kuromaru was also standing with me in the rain.

"Yes, something terrible is going to take place... But if it does not involves us or Hinata- chan or her family, I don't give a fuck." I replied coldly.

I am a simple person, I return good with good and evil with more evil. I will return my goodness to any who deserves it, others can just rot.

I'm no hero.

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( Unknown location in Kumo )

All the Konoha's spies, were gathered at a cafe. They had spent two years in Kumo, gathering information regarding the Hyuga Heiress Kidnapping incident and the murder attempt to the Hyuga matriarch. Today, they have found all the evidence.

"Alright, now Hikari-san what have you found out?"

"I have infiltrated the Raikage's office, and as suspected, he was the one who was behind both the Kidnapping and the murder attempt."

"But that's not all is it?" Suzuki said.

Hikari took a deep sigh, " They are also planning to kidnap people with strong bloodlines from the Kiri who are running away from the Civil war. And enact their so called "Breeding program" on them."

"Things are going to be very problematic in the near future." Suzuki said, " We should leave Kumo tonight and deliver all this information to Lord Hokage."

The group left the cafe, but failed to notice, that their entire conversation was being heard by someone else.

A man emerged from the shadows, he switched on his radio. " This is Alpha, from the "Search and Destroy" unit. The targets are confirmed to possess confidential information. What are your orders? Captain."

"Follow them." Came a voice from the radio.

"Yes Capitain."

(At the Konoha's spy hideout )

Hikari was helping her teammates to pack up, while Suzuki was writting the information they have acquired on a scroll.

Two soft hands from behind his head, and wrapped around him. " You ready to meet our son again." Hikari asked.

" I'm very excited actually, I hope that Asuma had taken good care of our son."

" Don't worry your brother is a very responsible man, I'm sure he had taken a very good care of our son. So what are you going to do when you reach Konoha?"

"Oh! I have lots of plans! First I'm gonna take you and our son to a family restaurant then go sight seeing, then we will take a bath together, and then, and then... I have so many things to do with my family."

Hikari smiled, and wanted to say something, but the ground suddenly shook violently. All the occupants in the cave froze.

At first they thought that it was an earthquake but now they knew very well, their worst fears had came true. It wasn't an earthquake, it was an assault. The Kumo military had found them!