Rebirth of Legends

Chapter 15: The Legend Begins Again

Naruto and Hinata sat watching the sun slowly begin to set. They had just eaten at a wonderful restaurant and taken a walk through the park. Now they sat above the stone face of Tsunade watching the sun descend beyond the horizon. Hinata was leaning against Naruto's chest and he held her protectively. The last couple weeks had been quiet and peaceful. Team Naruto and Kushina would train hard, teaching each other new skills and abilities. Asuka, formerly known as Yugito, had begun wielding a katana in combat and Kushina had started training her in the use of it. Gentaro had started to teach her different Kenjutsu arts with it. Naruto had continued to teach Hinata several wind jutsus while Kushina taught her some water jutsus from the Whirlpool Village. The only major event that had happen was Hinata taking the Jounin Exam. She had passed with flying colors and Naruto had taken her out to celebrate in private.

Hinata snuggled closer against Naruto as the air became colder. Naruto smiled and took his jacket off. He draped it over her and she smiled up at him. They both kissed before turning back to the sunset. With one last flash, it disappeared and the stars came out. They watched the hundreds of stars appear in awe at the sheer number. They noticed two stars in particular were shining bright. One was a pale yellow, almost gold. The other was blue and would have been difficult to see if it wasn't shining so bright.

"Those stars remind me of us. Two lights alone even though they are surrounded by others. Together forever," Naruto said softly.

Hinata smiled and nodded. "That was beautiful."

Naruto smiled his old goofy smile. "I can be deep and romantic when I feel like it."

Hinata turned and put a hand on his cheek. "I've always known you could be."

Suddenly, an Anbu appeared. He immediately turned so that he was giving them some privacy. "Naruto Namikaze? The Hokage is requesting you and Hinata Hyuga."

They both sighed but Naruto nodded. The Anbu vanished as they both stood up.

"Guess there's work to be done."

"I have a mission for the two of you. Strangely enough, the client asked for you two in particular. Anyways, you are to head to Sakuba Town, which is not too far. The mission will probably be a week at least. You are to head to the inn where a Mister Kouken will find you."

Naruto studied the report. "Is there any chance this is a trap?"

Tsunade shrugged. "It's not likely, but possible. I would send all of Team Naruto, but he requested only you two."

Naruto couldn't shake a feeling that something was up. But he couldn't refuse this mission. Not if it was important.

"Right. We'll be gone by morning."

Naruto and Hinata bowed and left. Naruto put an arm around Hinata. "Sorry about our date."

Hinata smiled. "It's alright. I don't mind at all. It was fun and we will get to spend more time together."

Naruto smiled. "That we will. But this mission seems so strange."

Hinata nodded. "Why do you think the cilent's name means 'guardian'?"

Naruto shrugged. "Maybe we can find out."

They entered the Namikaze home. Gentaro and Asuka were sitting in the living room, talking and occasionally kissing. Kushina exited from the main bedroom as Naruto and Hinata entered the bedroom hall.

"Hey. Did you two have fun on your celebration date?"

Naruto smiled. "We did, until we got a mission."

"Really? Why weren't Gentaro and Asuka called?"

Naruto shrugged. "Some guy named Kouken asked for me and Hinata specifically. It's a simple mission but I have a feeling there is more than meets the eye."