A strange new life. [Naruto]

[okashihime]

It's pretty much this but I could see them (if they where good people) being really good purely stealth cause they can see the points or whatever, been a while since I've consumed any Naruto content

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Given their eyes, it would make a lot of sense if the clan focused on stealth and taijutsu, instead of just taijutsu. The ability to see through things, see through genjutsu is busted. Just never explored in the main story.

It feels to me the focus of the story was always the sharingan and rinnegan, with Bykakugan added because three looks cooler than two? xD

 

[Rocketer]

Its more like sharingan and byakugan were competetive at first and then sharingan started getting buffed

 

[okashihime]

mpetetive at first and then sharingan started getting buffed

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That as well.
A lot of things changed from the original starting point the more the story progressed, which I think is normal.
Hard to keep full logical coherence with such a big world and system.

 

[MarvelouslyRetardedTeapot]

Given their eyes, it would make a lot of sense if the clan focused on stealth and taijutsu, instead of just taijutsu. The ability to see through things, see through genjutsu is busted. Just never explored in the main story.

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It would make a lot of sense for people named NINJA to be all about stealth, but why would you even bother when your A and B-rankers can take on entire small army back to bac in open fight. And when your "taijutsu only" guy can just do this shit:

 

[KatzenFrau]

Given their eyes, it would make a lot of sense if the clan focused on stealth and taijutsu, instead of just taijutsu. The ability to see through things, see through genjutsu is busted. Just never explored in the main story.

It feels to me the focus of the story was always the sharingan and rinnegan, with Bykakugan added because three looks cooler than two? xD

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This also kinda sounds like if the eyes became evolved or however the sharingan works as well, with the way you talk about being able to see through anything, it should be viable to be able to "see" through lies as one would say, though again, from the little I remember of the actual manga, I don't know if that's what it seems like the burple eye balls where leading to? Personal theory and all that

By the way did I say thanks for the chappy?
Cause thanks for the chappy also the consistent story writing and wonderful baking done in this story!!

 

[okashihime]

It would make a lot of sense for people named NINJA to be all about stealth, but why would you even bother when your A and B-rankers can take on entire small army back to bac in open fight. And when your "taijutsu only" guy can just do this shit:

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Punch wizards! xD

 

[okashihime]

I was guessing things hadn't gone as Hiashi had expected. I wasn't the meek, shy girl Hina—I once was. The many death experiences and recent traumas left me frazzled and with little patience for politics and power moves.

Hypocritical, given what I was doing.

Hiashi's face went through several expressions, too fast for me to decipher, before it settled on the calm, indifferent facade again.

Not everyone else had his control.

An elder at the back had risen to his feet only to be pulled down by someone at his side. The peanut gallery kept trying to stare me into submission. Bared teeth and clenched fists weren't uncommon either. Some even activate their Byakugan.

Hiashi dipped his head. "Welcome, Hokage-sama," he said, as if nothing at all had happened. "Thank you for taking the time to oversee this matter."

Shisui dipped his head in acknowledgment.

"I had refreshments prepared," he said, looking at me. "But it seems our clan's wayward daughter has taken it upon herself to observe the clan's customs while breaking others."

I narrowed my eyes. What kind of nonsense was this?

He clapped his hands twice. From one of the side entrances, a couple of family branch members hurried over. They arranged a small table between Hiashi and the Hokage as well as the utensils for a tea ceremony. After everything was settled everything, Hiashi spoke again.

"As you well know, we are a clan of warriors, but we observe the customs." His eyes weren't on me, but I could feel the jab aimed my way.

Then he went on to explain the tea ceremony, the properties of the tea, where the leaves had been planted, how long they had matured, the steps to grind it, and all that annoying talk that often happens at the traditional tea ceremony. Worse, after the introduction, came the tea preparation.

I couldn't do or say anything. By all accounts, I had been the one to throw the first stone, and now I was paying the price. If I said anything or interrupted, I'd be giving them grounds to do something stupid, which wasn't what I wanted. I wanted peace and to be left alone.

I had to give a begrudging nod of respect to Hiashi. I got played like a fiddle. I saw the dangling insult and played my hand. My bluff got called, and now, I was the one in the wrong. I couldn't be rude anymore because that'd be grounds for escalation, which I guess was his goal all along.

Gah, I hated politics.

To add salt to the wound, Hiashi served tea to the main family, the Hokage, Ino, and me, as if my previous actions hadn't meant anything.

There was a tense moment when it was my turn to be served, but there were no pointed stares, rude gestures, or anything of the sort. Hiashi served me, then Ino, and then moved on with the ceremony.

I sipped the tea. Bitter, strong.

The appreciation part of the ceremony followed, and by this point, I had given up trying to follow things. I inched closer to Ino while nibbling sweets to contrast the bitter tea flavor.

My patience was wearing thin, which I think was his goal. I took a deep breath, aware that most of the people in the dojo were trained in cold reading and would learn a lot from that one gesture.

Hiashi was the one who broke the silence. He clapped his hands two times again, and the same people from before returned to take away the tea set and cups. Worse yet, they even took away my stuff.

"I invited you here to observe while we resolve the dispute between my clan and our estranged daughter," Hiashi said to Shisui after the utensils were taken away.

I rolled my eyes, scoffed. "Oh, please," I objected out loud.

Hiashi stopped, looked at me. "What is it?"

"What dispute?" I said, aware I was being riled up, but too annoyed to care. "I left you and your clan well alone."

Hiashi nodded. Face still calm. "Until you tried to kill my son," he said, looking at Neji. Behind, I saw Hizashi shift; the movement was minute, but it was there. "And would have if others hadn't interfered."

Neji had his Byakugan active, his eyes having never left me, but his face was back in control.

I tilted my head. "He tried to kill me first. It was only fair."

It was Hiashi's time to tilt his head. "Did he?" he asked, looking at Neji, the Hokage, and then me. "When?"

I opened my mouth. Closed it with a snap. I had read the reports. Neji had sought me out in the Forest of Death, but that could have been explained by his trying to take my scroll. Maiming there was fair game. At the preliminaries, he'd displayed killing intent, but I had been the one to react with overwhelming force to prevent any mishap.

Shit.

"Semantics," I said after a while. "You know what happened. Twist the truth now if it suits you."

It was a petty insult, but I had nothing better. It was my word against his, which was a losing battle if there was ever one. My insult didn't go unreacted to, however. Hanabi's face turned red, and Hiashi's appeasing hand was the only thing that kept her from leaping at me.

Hiashi nodded. "I see. The years away from the clan haven't helped with your manners. That's something we'll have to fix."

I shrugged, then squared my shoulders. Pushed down the anger and outrage. "You wish," I said. "That ship sailed long ago." I waited until he opened his mouth to start an answer before I kept talking loudly. "Seven years ago, to be exact, when I was in that hospital bed. What did you say back then?" I asked, voice carrying.

Hiashi's mouth snapped shut.

I pointed at him, finger glowing with chakra. The same way he'd done when he tried to kill me after Kakashi saved me from Orochimaru's lab. Some around us got to their feet, chakra flared. Byakugan activated. "My daughter died two years ago," I repeated the exact words and cadence, even if I couldn't imitate his timbre. "This thing is not her."

A ripple of murmurs spread through the room. Some were giving Hiashi strange looks.

"So, cut the crap, you were the one who said I wasn't your daughter. You were the one who kicked me out of the clan."

I leaned forward, put some, maybe a lot of, of my resentment on my glare.

"Don't go on saying now that I'm your daughter. People might believe you, and I don't want that."

Hiashi calling me his daughter, acting like he had any authority over me, rankled bad. I was lashing out. I knew I was, but it felt so satisfying. Even if this wasn't what I wanted. No. I wanted peace. Maybe a family. Why was I pushing them away? At this point, I was expecting someone would try something dumb. And someone did.

The surprise didn't come from the irascible elders or offended branch family.

Hanabi stood, Byakugan active. Before Hiashi could stop her, she shouted.

"Fight me!" She took a step toward me. "You tried to kill brother Neji and now spit on our clan's dignity and disgrace father with your lies. I won't let you."

I looked around, unsure of what to do. Hiashi wasn't saying anything, nor was the Hokage.

Ino reacted though. "This is insane, you won't fight her, right?"

Hiashi turned to Ino. His face was stern. "Quiet, Yamanaka. I accepted your presence and your offense even though you weren't invited. Don't make me reconsider my tolerance."

Ino wilted on herself. I glared at Hiashi.

Hanabi approached. I sighed. Deep and tired. Got up from my stool. Walked toward a suspiciously open area in the dojo. Had this been planned all along? Was this why no one was stopping this madness?

Not everyone moved. The branch family seated near the walls stood but didn't approach. The ones who came closer were Mom, now with a sad look on her face, Hizashi, Hiashi, and some of the elders. Ino and Shisui also joined the spectators.

Hanabi shed her white kimono to reveal dark grey training clothes beneath. A sleeveless shirt, trousers, and fishnet undershirt. A pouch at her back with ninja tools. I sighed again. More and more, this seemed like something that had been planned. Why would she be wearing that if it wasn't.

I took a fighting stance. Opposite me, Hanabi grabbed a kunai. I sent a pleading look to Shisui. Couldn't he, as Hokage, stop this?

It was Hiashi who spoke. "This is a spar between family," he said, looking at me. "Be gentle with your sister."

Hanabi's glare and the beginnings of killing intent sent my way contradicting Hiashi's call for a peaceful spar.

I didn't say anything. I lifted a hand and beckoned her forward.

She did.

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Thank you for reading. Next chapter Friday.

 

[KatzenFrau]

I feel like the dude is trying to "make up" for lost time kinda? Like he feels a little bad but is absolutely going about it the wrong way, and or is hiding that he just wants control over a possible new asset to his clan, that looks like she is going to hit the big leagues.

 

[Syphi]

I feel like the dude is trying to "make up" for lost time kinda? Like he feels a little bad but is absolutely going about it the wrong way, and or is hiding that he just wants control over a possible new asset to his clan, that looks like she is going to hit the big leagues.

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Little too late there, unfortunately for them.

 

[MarvelouslyRetardedTeapot]

It was Hiashi who spoke. "This is a spar between family," he said, looking at me. "Be gentle with your sister."

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Not gonna lie, I would very much like Hinata to simply obliterate her "sister" like she did with Neji, and then tell them that this is the max level of gentleness, familial love and general fucks she is willing to give.

 

[ZeroK and Angel]

This is truly a childish way for Hiashi to have a reason to brand Hinabi. -_-

 

[okashihime]

It was all a giant farce. I wasn't sure why people were letting this happen.

Crushed were my hopes of connecting with my sister; the gift I had prepared heavy in my pocket. I was sad for a lot of different reasons. I wanted a cute little sister to play dress-up doll with. No, that was silly. I was sad because Hiashi was spreading lies about me to the clan. What else could it be?

I hadn't had any contact with their clan for years. Where was all this hatred and animosity coming from, if not from Hiashi?

Hanabi was a good fighter: fast, agile, and strong for her age. But she was seven. What did the Academy even teach at this age? Exercises disguised as children's games?

It was like she was moving in slow motion. I raised a hand, blocking her arm and preventing the kunai from stabbing my ribs. She used the momentum to spin, trying to trip me. I took a step back and out of her reach.

My sister threw the kunai at my face, drew another, and ran toward me. All the while, her Byakugan followed my every movement.

I deflected the weapon toward the ceiling, where it stuck. Anyone here was a shinobi, but I didn't want to risk hurting Ino because of a badly deflected weapon.

The attack and defense repeated a few more times. Each time Hanabi missed, she got angrier. She threw her current kunai at me, and I deflected it again.

She dashed closer, hands burning with blueish chakra. The gathered audience murmured. A few gasped.

Hanabi struck, each blow aimed at a tenketsu. She wasn't as precise as I knew others were, which made sense. She was only seven. Even this amount of proficiency was already in the genius category.

I coated my hands in chakra and blocked or deflected her attacks. Our exchange continued for a few more moments before she stopped a few feet away, breathing heavily, her glare still aimed at me.

"Fight me, monster!" she demanded.

"Why?"

She ground her teeth. "You walk around wearing my sister's face and ask why?"

Was this their problem with me, that I wasn't Hinata?

Hanabi ran at me. Her attacks were wild, uncoordinated. She punched — "Give," — she tried to kick my face — "me," — pushed chakra on her hands, they flared with blue light. She went for vitals — "my sister!"




I still had no idea what Hiashi's goal was for letting this happen, but I wasn't happy. I caught both her fists. Around me, people tensed, ready to intervene. I opened my mouth, almost said something I would've regretted. Maybe this was Hiashi's plan all along. Shake me enough, so I said something I shouldn't. Or maybe they thought I was going to hurt Hanabi, like I did with Neji. That would have been bad in so many ways.

A feeling I couldn't control and had no answer for bubbled in my chest, hot, painful, and ugly. My eyes felt puffy and my throat full, but I wasn't going to cry in front of a crowd. I refused.

"I'm sorry," I said finally.

Threads exploded from me, wrapping around Hanabi, tying her up. There was movement around, but when I didn't do anything besides piloting Hanabi's body toward the crowd, people calmed down.

All the while, my sister yelled and snarled.

I delivered her into Mom's arms. I didn't look at her face. I couldn't. I hated it all. I turned to Hiashi.

"Satisfied?"

Neji stepped forward and into the fighting ring.

"Fight me properly," he accused.

I sighed. I was exhausted.

Neji took a position opposite me, the usual gentle fist stance. I considered what to do. I didn't want to fight anymore. I wanted to be done with this whole thing. I shouldn't have ever come here. A damn white eye wasn't worth the suffering. I wanted to go home, bake something, hang out with Ino. Even felt a bit longing for Karin's annoying pranks.

"This time, you won't take me by surprise," he said.

I nodded. "Just a moment, please," I said, turning toward Ino and waving her closer.

The blonde approached while I unfastened my scrolls, shuriken, and tools, stacking them into Ino's waiting arms. She gave me a curious look, but didn't comment. Once I had finished, she returned to Shisui's side, carrying my stuff.

"I don't know what they've told you, Neji," I said, turning toward him. "I don't regret attacking you, even if I think I went overboard." Gritted teeth were my response. "You can't blame me. I had just been tortured by Orochimaru a few days prior. What did you expect to happen when you came at me with killing intent?"

More murmurs rose around us. Fuck the peanut gallery.

"Is there any way we can settle this another way?"

Neji didn't say anything. He kept his stance.

Hiashi announced the start of a new bout.

Unlike last time, Neji didn't wait. He lunged, aiming to end it in a single strike. I wasn't confident enough in my taijutsu to engage Neji in a fistfight; that was too dangerous, even if his movements felt slow to me. I flickered back, and at the same time, four clones appeared. They dashed outward, forming a perimeter around us.

Neji stopped, still looking at me, but I'm sure he was also observing the clones.

"Clones won't work on me this time," he said, prepared to fight five of me.

I nodded. "I know."

My clones crouched, placed their hands on the ground. Black chakra lines spread, completing the jutsu. The transparent barrier sprang to life. I disabled my weight seals at the same time the Weight Trap barrier activated. Neji and I were at the center. He hadn't considered I'd use a barrier formation with me still inside.

I didn't want to kill or hurt Neji. It was just about four times the weight I reckon Rock Lee lugged around in each leg. Not even worth mentioning.

Neji buckled, his face reddening, then collapsed. He groaned, trying to move, to breathe, but couldn't.

The strain on me wasn't nil, but really, it wasn't that bad. Should I increase my weights again? I shook my head, not the time. "You train with Gai and Rock Lee and can't handle the increased weight?"

When it was clear Neji couldn't deal with the barrier, I undid it, dispersed my clones. He tried. Oh, he tried. He struggled, flared his chakra, tried to get up.

I turned to Ino, who was eyeing me with clear accusation.

"You could have won against Naruto."

I blinked. A bit of whiplash trying to understand what she meant, then I sighed. I walked to her and nodded. My failure in saving the Third Hokage stabbed me. "Sorry," I said, unsure why I was apologizing. "I had other things in mind. I'll tell you later tonight?"

Ino's narrowed eyes softened into something more thoughtful. She nodded, helping me strap my tools again.

Behind me, Neji groaned and forced himself up. His breath was haggard. "You haven't won," he coughed out.

I looked over my shoulder. "It's going to hurt tomorrow, Neji. Take a long hot bath, circulate your chakra through your body. Ask the clan's acupuncture masters to help you relax your muscles," I said and turned around to Hiashi. "Can we talk about why you called me here instead of all these power plays?" I sighed again, already regretting everything. "Can't you just leave me alone?"

Hiashi didn't seem happy with my request or even inclined to acquiesce. Thankfully, and finally, Shisui intervened.

"Isn't this enough, Hiashi? You haven't called her here to test her battle capabilities."

Hiashi turned to the Hokage and looked at everyone around him. He moved his hand. His gesture was sharp and commanding. The branch family and most elders bowed toward him and the Hokage and then left.

A few elders helped Neji walk, even if he seemed unwilling to go. Mom delivered Hanabi to an older woman which I vaguely remembered. Soon after, it was only Hiashi, Hizashi, Mom, Shisui, Ino, and me inside the enormous dojo.

Hiashi's eyes were on mom. I wasn't the best at cold reading people, but he looked angry. Mom squared her shoulders in response. He turned back to me after a few long moments.

"I'm willing to overlook your acts against the clan, and welcome you back," Hiashi said. As if it were an afterthought, he added, "Give you the eye back. Support you against the council."

I tilted my head. I couldn't really understand his reasoning. A strange pressure settled in my chest: anger, hurt, something else I couldn't name.

"Why would I want that?"

"We are the strongest clan in Konoha," Hiashi said as if that explained everything.

I locked my body, tried my best to not roll my eyes. That boast might have been true in the original timeline with the Uchiha's clan gone, but here? I don't think Itachi was as strong as in the original story; he might not even have awakened his mangekyo yet, given Shisui was still alive, but Shisui was still alive. No way the Hyuga had a chance against the Uchiha.

I glanced at the new Hokage, gauging his reaction. His face was still calm. I thought about the Uchiha's clan offer, almost blurted 'denied' out loud.

"And what are the conditions?" Joining back the Hyuga would be a pain, but it was something I was somewhat willing, if only to end this whole mess.

"You'll not aim for the heir position," he said. Behind him, I saw Hizashi give an almost imperceptible nod. "And you'll accept a seal that will prevent the Byakugan from being stolen again."

Did he think I didn't know about the cursed Hyuga seal? How its real purpose was to control the branch family. I had been too young at the time to be told about that, but I knew what it was: slavery. I'd submit my whole life to them with no choice whatsoever. So much for even considering the offer.

"And if I refuse?"

There was a moment of tense silence.

Hiashi's voice was a dangerous whisper. "You don't want us as your enemies."

I looked around, remembering things from my childhood before the kidnapping. Was I the real Hinata, or did I just have her memories? I didn't know.

I pointed at a nick in one of the wooden pillars. "I remember that," I said after a while. "I was tired of training taijutsu and wanted to train something else. Throwing shuriken." The silence lasted a moment longer. "You were very disappointed with me for 'wasting' my time with toys instead of practicing the gentle fist."

I looked around at all the familiar, nostalgic sights.

"I wasn't even three; you were always disappointed with me."

A growl from Hiashi interrupted my musings. "You're not her. Stop pretending." His face was a mask of anger and sorrow.

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Thank you for reading.
Next chapter Monday.

 

[Petrox]

All this plays for her future when she is still terminal with the seals in her bones. Gotta get some Kaguya DNA and swap bones.

 

[Rhivan]

I really am curious why Hiashi is certain that she is not Hinata.

 

[Vasstago]

I really am curious why Hiashi is certain that she is not Hinata.

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Denial? A mix of that with probably with don't seeing the meek personality that Hinata once had? Just denial in the beginning tho.

 

[Skrattybones]

I don't really understand why he's this desperate to have her in the clan when she's clearly hated by her peers and he doesn't even think she's his daughter.

Like, it can't just be, "Well, once we stick the seal on her we can use it to kill her, problem solved." right?

 

[Rocketer]

She is possible S-class, and in naruto only S-class matter in high level fights so Hyuuga not having any puts them in very had spot politically.

 

[okashihime]

I don't really understand why he's this desperate to have her in the clan when she's clearly hated by her peers and he doesn't even think she's his daughter.

Like, it can't just be, "Well, once we stick the seal on her we can use it to kill her, problem solved." right?

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It is a combination of many factors.

Like others pointed out, they're starting to realize she's strong (even if the MC herself doesn't yet).
Then there's her increased connection with Yamanaka clan.
But the main factor is the Uchiha's marriage proposal.

 

[KatzenFrau]

Ok so the truth comes out, and it was essentially just a ploy to get our girl back into the fold because she is useful and essentially just enslave her lol, like you could not be more obvious

 

[Kwame]

Hope she laughs in their face. You come here and be a slave after we've mistreated you and the main family has made it clear they hate you.

He's been calling her his daughter the whole time only to say she's not Hinata at the end as well. Really, you've lost all your grounds.

You don't want us as your enemy. Trying to threaten her into accepting, all I can think is they better swing hard, fast and dont miss or the hyuga is about to be exterminated. One eye family per timeline has to die.