Chapter 40

Five years have passed, but it was not peaceful though.

There was the Uchiha massacre that happened. Where every member of the Uchiha clan was slaughtered mercilessly from the oldest to the youngest. No one was spared, well except one.

The only survivor was the youngest sibling of the very man who caused the massacred.

Other than that, everything was peaceful.

During the those years, the words Fog said to Naruto did come true.

Their bodies of our pit dwellers were changing at a level people would freakishly abnormal.

Naruto and Konohamaru had a growth spurt plus with some other physical change. Naruto's and Konohamaru's nails had harden itself and they turned them in claws after they, with great difficulty sharpen them with a file.

That skyrocketed their damage output from their Taijutsu.

But the Akira, Akio and Kuromaru had undergone the most freakish change.

Akira and Akio grew up to be almost two metres in height while standing on four legs and now had the ability to talk in human language.

But none of them could compare to the changes that happened to Kuromaru. Aside from the increase in size and the ability to talk, his body had, in simple terms had a major upgrade.

He now stood at a height of seven feet, on his two hooves.

He now had a humanoid body that resembles that of a minotaur but with only one horn.

This even shocked Naruto, as he almost tried to kill him mistaking him for a monster that ate him.

At first, this proved to be a big problem as how to hide him from the villager's sight. But the problem was solved when Kuromaru showed that he was able to morph back to his bull form at will.

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'' Get me my banner from my storage scroll. '' Naruto said to Konohamaru.

'' Here.'' Konohamaru passed the banner that read, '' Congrats for becoming a Ninja Hinata-chan ! ''

Today was the Academy graduation exams for Hinata. And Naruto was already prepared to celebrate.

'' Don't you think this is a little too much ? '' Konohamaru asked.

'' Nonsense, there is nothing as too much, if it's for her. She deserves a big celebration for graduating from the Academy. ''

'' Oniisan is right Konohamaru-kun. Oneesan has worked really hard and she deserves a huge celebration. '' A nine year old Hanabi said while holding another banner which read, '' Congrats Oneesan ! ''

Well the celebration was sure to happen.

'' I heard you are also going to join the academy this year. '' Konohamaru asked Hanabi.

'' Yes, and I'll also be a cool ninja saving innocent people from evil villains ! ''

'' Yeaaaaaaah, Right. '' Hester said to Konohamaru In his mind. '' She is too pure for this acursed world. ''

'' Nah let the kid dream man. ''

'' Hah! says the guy who is only a year older than her. ''

'' Like I said man, age is just a number. ''

'' You know what, that sounded so wrong just now. ''

'' What do you mean by that ? ''

'' Lets leave it there you are still too young and stupid for that. ''

'' Oi you want a beating or what ? ''

'' Alright there she comes guys, get ready. '' Naruto told to get ready with the banners.

Hinata came out from the front door of the academy with the fore protector tied on her neck.

'' Congratulations Hinata-chan !!! ''

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[ Naruto POV ]

Currently, we are all at the Hyuga compound celebrating Hinata's graduating out in the garden.

I planned this celebration a month before and I'm gonna make it the best day of her life.

And what is celebration without barbeque right ?

And that is why I organised that the entire Hyuga clan was to have a barbeque cooking competition. The judges, were Hiashi-san, the family's chef and the guest of honour Hinata-chan.

I was already in my apron preparing the grill. Now where is the meat ?

'' N-Naruto-kun '' Hinata tugged my shirt.

'' Yes Hinata-chan ? ''

'' Don't you think this is a little too much ? I don't need such a big celebration. ''

I know how humble Hinata is, she doesn't want to trouble me nor everyone too much with this celebration. Infact I know that just by saying congrats was enough for her. But as long as I'm alive, I will give her the best celebration she deserves.

After that incident nine years ago, she wanted to become stronger so that I don't have to receive the suffering I recieved that time when I was protecting her.

Haha what a silly girl. You have done more that enough for me.

You have showed me the light that I yearned for a long time a light that illuminated my pitch black life. You and your family had given all that I ever wanted in my life. And I should be the one who should pay you back.

'' What are you talking about ? I'll do anything to make you happy. '' I said as I pat her head. She cutely blushed and was refusing to look at my face.

'' Oka-sama Naruto Oniisan and Hinata Oneesan are flirting again. '' Hanabi ruined our moment.

'' The day you get a boyfriend is the day I'll tease you till you faint. ''

'' I don't want a boyfriend, boys are all gross. ''

'' Heh, I'll be waiting for that day you will deny that. ''

As I started the fire for the barbeque, I noticed that the meat was nowhere to be found.

'' Oi Second brother ! Where are the meat ? ''

'' What ? '' Kuromaru responded, but was busy playing with the Hyuga kids in his humanoid form.

Even after turning into a seven foot giant, the Hyuga kids still recognize him as the very kind and fun one-horned bull, who had just become big even more fun.

The kid's really like him, some were on his shoulders, some were on his arms and some were grabbing his feet laughing and giggling with joy.

'' I left it on the living room. '' Kuromaru replied.

'' Oi Konohamaru look after the fire will you. ''

'' Yeah ! ''

I traveled through the maze like corridors of the Hyuga compound and arrived at the living room. At the corner was a small back pack, and inside it was a storage scroll containing the meat that I hunted last night.

Getting the thing I needed, I went back to the garden. But as slide opened the door to the garden, Hinata-chan bumped into me.

'' You look like you are in a hurry. Going some where ? ''

'' My academy teacher called me to come to the academy. ''

'' Its almost seven, what does that idiot wants at this hour ? ''

'' I don't know, but I shouldn't keep him waiting. ''

Hinata bowed in apology, '' I will come back as soon as I can. ''

'' Ok. ''

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Half and hour later, and Hinata did not returned yet. The barbeque competition was about to begin. The entire Hyuga compound was filled with smiling and excited faces. But I on the other hand was getting anxious.

'' The contest is about to begin, what is taking Hinata this much time. '' Hiashi complained.

'' Naruto-Kun can you go and check on Hinata-chan ? '' Hinami asked me.

'' Ok, lets go second, third, fourth and fifth brother. ''

'' Bruh, can you go by yourself ? '' Shiro complained.

'' You're comming or not ? '' I cracked my knuckles and flexed my claws.

'' W-were comming. '' Hester replied.

As we left the Hyuga compound, we went straight to the academy. The empty evening streets of Konoha was a bit creepy especially when you see us strolling around.

But I don't know why, I felt a strange feeling, it was the same feeling that warned me about the murder attempt to Hinami almost nine years ago.

'' First brother, I want to eat that barbe-meat something. '' Akio complained.

'' You already ate a mouth full of raw meat before leaving the Hyuga compound, be patient a bit. '' Akira calmed his brother down.

I ignored their childish behavior as I had other important things to worry about, especially with this deja vu feeling I'm feeling right now.

As we approached the academy grounds, I was greeted with a dimly lightened building which was the academy.

'' Man it so quiet. '' Hester commented.

'' It's too quiet. '' Kuromaru added, '' I don't like it. ''

I search for any open doors, but found none. This was really not good.

A sudden gush of strong wind blew, it sent some dust flying towards us, I used my arm to gaurd me unprotected eyes.

The wind also cleared the cloudy night a bit, just enough for the moon to shine upon Konoha with all its brilliance.

A shadow quickly passed by us, we looked above and saw something that made my blood boil !

A Konoha ninja, carrying a huge scroll on one hand and on the other, was an unconscious Hinata, tied and gagged.

Why ? why is that people can't stop taking my happiness away. What have I ever done that I deserved this shit ! That BASTARD!!!

'' BROTHERS. '' I growled with rage, '' I want that bastard half dead and under my feet. ''

I'll KILL HIM, I'll KILL HIM, I KILL HIM!!!