The Uchiha Clan Massacre (2)

Has the Uchiha Clan Massacre already begun? Looks like Sasuke and I are a little alike after all. We've both suffered the destruction of our clans. He has to kill his own older brother, and I have to kill Zabuza. This is the hatred of the Hokage World. The hatred born from endless killing will keep repeating itself. Even I can't stop wanting revenge. If Obito Uchiha and Madara Uchiha hadn't later started the Shinobi World War, bringing the ninjas of the Five Great Nations and the samurai of the Land of Iron together, the whole Shinobi World would probably still be in chaos. And what role do I play in this world? As Issui watched the dim yellow sky outside his window turn black, a trace of uncertainty appeared in his eyes.

"What are you thinking about, Issui-kun?" Hinata felt a little thirsty and came out of her room to pour herself some warm water in the living room. But she noticed that the door to Issui's room wasn't quite shut. Through the gap, she saw the uncertainty on his face, so she went in and asked. In Hinata's mind, Issui-kun was a genius, and nothing could stump him.

"Oh, it's you. You gave me a fright. It's nothing, I'm just a little uncertain about this world." Issui had jumped in fright and assumed a defensive stance. Once he saw it was Hinata, all the tension left his body.

"Uncertainty? Everyone feels it. Sometimes I ask myself why ninjas have to fight and kill. Wouldn't it be better if everyone got along? I've often envied children from civilian families. They're so happy. They don't have to learn etiquette, and they can play freely and happily with their friends. But ever since you came, Issui-kun, the uncertainty in my heart has disappeared, because you gave me confidence, and I came to think of you as a companion. The progress I made every day stopped me from feeling lost. If I run into difficulties, I believe I can overcome them with your help. Even without you, I'll move toward victory bit by bit, because you've given me the greatest support of all—faith and bonds!" Hinata sat down beside Issui, determination filling her eyes.

"Yes, what is there to be uncertain about? When I came to this world, heaven took my life and love from me, but in this world it also let me find a true love. If I'm fighting to protect it, what do I have to be uncertain about? Even if many people are stronger than me, that doesn't mean I won't be as strong as them in the future. With my precious Kekkei Genkai and companions, what can't I overcome?" Issui murmured, looking at Hinata beside him, his eyes shining.

Before, Issui had only seen Hinata as a starting point for conquering the beauties of the Hokage World, but now things were different. True love was built on deep feelings, and now it was clear that he and Hinata both had feelings for each other that, though they had existed only briefly, were immensely profound. Hinata was no longer a beauty from Issui's fantasies, but a lover he could entrust his life to. Only now did the reality of the Hokage World truly draw Issui into it. Every life here possessed living blood and passionate feelings!

"Issui-kun, I want to hear your story. It's funny, but even now I still don't know where you came from, because... because Father only said you were... were my... hus... band. I never asked, and I've always been afraid, but spending time with you has gradually helped me get to know you. You're a good person, Issui-kun. If you really are going to be my... hus... band... then I can... ac... cept... it." Hinata suddenly said all this with a blush. Even she didn't know why she was able to say something so embarrassing, though she had a faint feeling that Issui-kun had already come to occupy a significant place in her heart.

"Really? I'm very happy, because in my heart, Hinata, you're someone I want to protect too. As for where I came from, since you want to know, I'll tell you. The village I came from was called Heaven Village. We were descended from the legendary fallen heavenly gods, and we carried the Bloodline of Heaven in our bodies. Those who awakened it could unlock a Kekkei Genkai—the 'Eye of Heaven.' From ancient times until now, hardly more than ten people have been able to awaken the 'Eye of Heaven.' The necessary condition for awakening it is powerful soul power. For most people, the soul is very weak. Only those born with powerful souls or those with a powerful obsession have a chance of unlocking it.

"Though awakening it is incredibly difficult, its abilities are very powerful once it has been awakened. Take me as I am now: the first stage I unlocked is already powerful enough to surpass the Byakugan. On top of the Byakugan's abilities, it has two more. The first creates a domain centered on myself that seals an opponent's Ninjutsu and half their Chakra. Its duration and range increase as the quality of my Chakra improves, but this ability has a drawback: a Genin can only use it once a day, a Chunin twice a day, and the number continues to double at each level. The second is automatic Chakra recovery. Although the amount recovered is very small, this ability will be terrifying as my power grows. Just imagine: you and your enemy start with the same amount of Chakra, but after the enemy has used all theirs up, you still have a great deal left. What a terrifying ability that would be. I feel that if I can reach the level of a Kage Level ninja, my Chakra consumption and recovery will be proportional, which means I'll have beaten the enemy in terms of Chakra reserves.

"Although I succeeded in awakening my eyes, the price was the lives of everyone in my village, including my only family member-my grandfather. Heh." A trace of bitterness appeared on Issui's face. Then, in a hollow, profound voice, he said, "You could say there's only one person with the Bloodline of Heaven left in this world. The killers were ninjas from Kirigakure, led by Zabuza Momochi, one of the Seven Mist Ninja Swordsmen. We were weak and had no strength to protect ourselves at all. I joined Konoha to seek shelter, then, by coincidence, joined the Hyuga Clan as well. My life was finally secure. Right now, Konoha and the Hyuga Clan are protecting me, but I believe that one day I'll be the one protecting Konoha and the Hyuga Clan. And my most important companion is here too—that's you, Hinata. So please accept my protection."

"It's all my fault. I made you remember something sad again. But friendship belongs to two people, and we should protect it together. Although my strength is tiny, I'll do my best," Hinata said earnestly.

As expected of one of the Konoha 12. Believe in Hinata, and believe in myself too. Work hard and make this world acknowledge the existence of me, Issui Kanna!

Having encouraged themselves in silence, the two felt a little sleepy. They smiled at each other and lay down on the bed to sleep. But they overlooked one problem: they were sleeping in the same bed. Sleep had overtaken them, so neither paid attention to this little matter. Yes, it was a little matter. Having just established a deep friendship, the two forgot everything else, placing each other in the most important place in their hearts. Nothing else mattered.

The night passed without incident. Perhaps tomorrow, Konoha would no longer be peaceful...

"Mmm, it smells so good. So soft. Maybe it tastes like jelly. The jelly in my dream is so delicious." In his sleep, Issui held a huge piece of "jelly" in both hands. She gave off a tempting fragrance, sweet and honeyed, a little soft and a little smooth. So Issui opened his mouth wide and bit down...

"Smack..."

Hinata woke to find Issui in front of her, dreaming happily and licking her face over and over like a lecher. It seemed he had been at it for quite a while; she had thought it was raining. Issui's hands were wrapped around her slender waist as well. It was utterly mortifying. She had only just said how good he was last night, and now he was already acting like a pervert.

Hinata pushed him twice with her hands, but how could that feeble strength stand up to the big bad wolf? As Hinata gathered her strength to break free, she saw Issui open his mouth wide and bite toward her. Frightened, she suddenly struck out with the Hyuga secret technique, Eight Trigrams Two Palms. Poor Issui went rear-first in a flat-sand-falling-goose pose on a journey to share a "passionate" kiss with the wooden wall...

"Aah..."

The result went without saying. A scream of pain that shook the heavens rang out from the room. Hinata knew she had made a mistake, but the little girl's tsundere nature blocked that knowledge out...

"Is that a duck quacking? Who's killing a duck this early in the morning?" the Hyuga clan head cursed as he woke from his sleep.

Lord Third of Konoha already suffered from severe insomnia. Jolted awake at this moment, he couldn't get back to sleep at all. (It probably wasn't quite that bad ^--^.)

"Wah... that hurts! Who was it? How dare they interrupt the wise and mighty Lord Issui's... wonderful... dream... Ah, it's you, Hinata. What's with the drool on your face? Ah-ha, I'm really... sorry. I was dreaming just now, and I thought I was eating ice cream... It's all my fault. Please punish me, my princess. No matter how you attack me, I won't hit back, and no matter how you scold me, I won't talk back..." Issui, woken by the pain, clearly knew what a terrible mistake he had made. He had really made a huge fool of himself...

"Hmph, I thought you were a gentleman, Issui-kun. I didn't expect... didn't expect you to..." Hinata had clearly also realized that she was lying in Issui's room, but her tsundere nature made her invincible.

"All right, I admit defeat. No... I admit my guilt. Lady Hinata, please punish me." Issui was utterly defeated, though secretly pleased with himself. A little girl's natural scent really is exquisite...

"Forget it. But from now on, when we spar, you can't hit back. Only I can hit you, unless I say you can hit back..." Hinata steeled herself and said. Ha ha, just wait for my revenge from now on! Come to think of it, the drool on my face smells awful. I have to wash my face five times today... no, ten times.

"All right, my lovely princess. Your guardian knight obeys, but please go easy on me..." Issui agreed with a miserable face. Only afterward did he realize that this was his own room. Although he had made a mistake...

After breakfast, Issui and Hinata left the house together. Strangely, there was almost no one on the streets, and even those who were there were deathly pale. Issui immediately knew that the Uchiha Clan was a thing of the past...