"I see. I'm not s-surprised to hear that. Naruto-kun always had an eye for those he considers to be e-exceptional kunoichi or girls. Strangely enough, though, I'm the only girl he's ever complimented in Konoha, while you're the first one h-he's ever complimented from outside the village." Hinata said meekly.
Now Temari raised an eyebrow at that. "Really! Well that's surprising. He seemed like such a flirty playboy. I had expected him to be known to flirt with every pretty face he sees," Temari said as she recalled how Naruto flirted and complimented her. She had to admit, he was pretty smooth with his words, and his compliments sounded so honest like he truly believed what he told her, which is why she felt attracted to him.
Hinata nodded and replied, "He does seem like that, but he's more humble with his opinion of girls. He doesn't just compliment a-any girl he sees; he only does so with those he sees as kunoichi with great potential. The fact that he complimented you must mean t-that you're a talented kunoichi," Hinata admitted, which made Temari grow a smile at hearing that Naruto thought that. Although she'd just have to show him how skilled she was when the exams started.
"Was there anything else he said?" Hinata asked.
Temari sighed lowly and admitted, "That you're his prized girlfriend who has moonlit pearls for eyes."
Now it was Hinata's turned to blush and smile. Hinata commented, "Naruto-kun always had an affectionate view of my eyes. He even gave me an endearing nickname to go along with them."
"Really?" Temari asked, "Is there anything more about Naruto's character and skills that impresses you?"
"There's just too much to say. But I will say that Naruto-kun is a great guy d-despite how many of the…senseless people in Konoha view him," Hinata replied.
"Senseless people?" Temari was now even more curious, "What do you mean? Was Naruto's life in this village made difficult?"
"Naruto-kun lived a very harsh and lonely life, one I would never wish on anyone, and he lost both of his parents while he was an infant. T-Thankfully, Naruto-kun found dear friends, and precious people like myself who became part of his life, and he seeks to p-p-protect those he loves. He has great goals, and my dream is to be at his side as we fulfill our goals together…j-just as we promised each other," Hinata explained.
The Suna kunoichi listened to Hinata's words carefully and saw that Hinata really cared for Naruto and dreamed of always being with him. Temari then said, "It's clear that you've both experienced and been through a lot together. Honestly, I can't say that I lived an easy sheltered life. Even as the Kazekage's daughter, my life was filled with much stress, difficulty, and responsibilities I had to uphold for my people. Even though I have siblings, part of my life is filled with loneliness.
"But I grew strong from my trials and hardships along with all of the training I received which helped me become the kunoichi I am today," Temari smugly added, "with gemlike characteristics Naruto admires from afar with his unworthy eyes."
Hinata had raised eyebrows from Temari's last comment. While she sympathize with the Suna kunoichi in terms of living a hard life, Hinata couldn't help but feel annoyed by Temari's latter words. But the Hyuuga heiress wasn't deterred as she was willing to play the same game.
"Yes, and with precious gemlike characteristics of my own which Naruto-kun helped me develop, he admires and appreciates me all the time while I'm in his arms, with his endearing eyes longing to behold me," Hinata confidently countered. Temari fought back a frown that wanted to form on her face.
This fragile-looking flower seems to have a few hidden thorns, Temari thought, No matter. I'll shave them down eventually.
Temari was about to say something to Hinata when…
"Temari!"
Hinata and Temari turned to see Kankuro approaching them. When he arrived, he stood in front of his older sister and said, "I was sent by Baki-sensei to find you." Kankuro looked at the girl with Temari. "Who's this Genin you're talking to?"
"This is Hyuuga Hinata," Temari introduced.
"Hinata?" Kankuro repeated, "Why does that name sound famili-…Oh that's right! You're that flirty shrimp's girlfriend that was mentioned yesterday! We met him along with his older sister and team yesterday."
Temari didn't mention that part during our conversation, Hinata acknowledged, "So you guys also m-met my boyfriend's team yesterday. T-T-Temari-san didn't mention that."
"I didn't think they mattered, honestly," Temari admitted as she shrugged. "Anyway, it was fun, but unfortunately my time has been cut short. I'll be seeing you and Naruto real soon, Hinata."
Temari then left with her Kankuro back to where Baki and Gaara were waiting. Hinata stood there as she watched the two Suna-nins depart from her until they were out of sight.
"I didn't think they mattered, honestly."
Hinata recalled Temari's cold and apathetic words concerning Sakura and Sasuke. The only person that mattered to Temari was Naruto.
"An interesting bunch, aren't they?" a voice remarked from behind her. Hinata, slightly startled, turned to see Naruto standing behind her.
"Naruto-kun!" Hinata greeted happily.
"Not quite, I'm his representative. Boss is still at the Inuzuka estate. Right now Tsume, Kiba's mother and the Inuzuka matriarch, has gathered everyone from her clan to explain the entire story behind Honoka-nee and boss' familial background, and what took place during the council meeting earlier today," the kage bunshin said.
"How things are going so far?" Hinata asked.
"They're acting the same way everyone else reacts when confronted with the ugly truths behind all the lies and cover-ups: they're in denial, outrage, or ashamed of their own actions and/or those of the stupid ones of this village. Everyone in the clan is reacting in that way even now as we speak. Boss will fill you in later this evening when he comes by to see you," the kage bunshin elaborated.
"I understand. I'll await his arrival till then," Hinata replied.
"Not a problem. I'll relay that to Boss after I puff out. But there's one more thing Boss wanted me to tell you before I go," the kage bunshin recalled.
"And what was that?" Hinata inquired. The clone moved closer to Hinata's ear and whispered something only for her ears to hear. Hinata's face turned red before giggling from the words the kage bunshin recited to Hinata.
The clone grinned and pulled his lips away from her ears and said, "And that is all. Boss will meet with you later. Ciao!"
The clone puffed out, leaving a blushing yet smiling Hinata. What the clone recited to Hinata was:
'Everything in my life now is just fine
But having you in my life is truly divine
In time, together we'll cross that conjugal line
And by that time, you'll be all mine'
"He never fails to rhyme with his poems," Hinata said to herself with a smile.
"Hinata-sama," a voice called out to her. Hinata turned to see Neji making his way over to her.
"Yes niisan?" Hinata greeted.
"Hiashi-sama has called for a meeting, and both Main House and Branch House members were instructed to be present. Surprisingly, my sensei and teammates were invited to this meeting, which Hiashi-sama decreed was of utmost importance. I was sent out to find and bring you back before the meeting starts," Neji explained. Hinata wordlessly nodded and followed Neji back to the Hyuuga compound. She already knew what the meeting was going to be about. She could only picture the looks on everyone's faces when they learn the truth from Hiashi's own mouth about Naruto's heritage.
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