Entangled

Eclectic Love - Chapter Twenty Three

AN - I am officially free from my summer course! Exams are terrible and I only had one lol. Here's the next chapter of Eclectic Love!! Thanks so much to everyone reading, commenting, and voting <3

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Reminder:

Precipice ~ Hinata: 13/14, Kakashi: 23

In Between ~ Hinata: 17, Kakashi: 27 (about 2 years before Eclectic Love)

Eclectic Love ~ Hinata: 18, Kakashi: 28

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Eclectic Love - Chapter Twenty-Three

Hinata stared through the one-way glass, observing the lounging red headed woman who had been traveling with Sasuke. Her red Rabbit mask hid her narrowed eyes. "What's your thoughts on her?"

Yamanaka Inoichi crossed his arms as he shifted his attention to the young woman beside him. She was someone he had worked with on numerous occasions and it brought him no surprise when he was informed of her new promotion. Though he had to admit, it felt odd knowing she was that same stuttering girl that held tightly onto her fathers pant leg from a over a decade ago. He withheld a sigh, 'The shinobi life was never known to be kind.'

"Her loyalties seem to be with Sasuke, not Orochimaru," Inoichi mused with a tight expression. "She has a rather strong infatuation towards him."

Hinata's pursed her lips in thought. "Sasuke isn't someone I can put my faith in to remain loyal to the village." When she noticed the curiosity in Inoichi's eyes, she added, "His priories lie with himself. Is she a victim or an accomplice of Orochimaru?"

Inoichi hummed, "She does what's needed for survival it appears. She was taken in by Kusagakure when she was child. Forced to heal their wounded and become a shinobi for their village." He turned his eyes to Karin, "Her sensory abilities and healing abilities are unrivalled. It's no surprise she caught the eyes of the snake Sanin."

"She's an Uzumaki?"

Inoichi lifted a brow, "Yeah, how could you tell?"

"Just a guess."

Inoichi chuckled. "I say she's too much of a risk to let free. She could easily be picked up by another group or come back and try her luck for getting Sasuke out."

Hinata gave a stark nod. "Have her checked into the hospital, make sure her method of healing hasn't strained her body. I'll find her an escort and give her some freedom within the village and see how she reacts." Turning around, she leaned against the glass with crossed arms, "And of Jugo?"

"That's an interesting case," Inoichi walked backwards before falling into a chair. "I've got a team studying his ability and he's been more than forthcoming."

"Is he also loyal to Sasuke?"

"He appears to fear his abilities and lack of control over them. Sasuke was someone who could prevent him from hurting anyone when he loses that control."

"I see," Hinata mused over the information. "Send me the reports your team has gathered. I'll see if any fūinjutsu could be of use."

"He's someone who I think would willingly assimilate into the village."

"I'll see what I can do," Hinata reassured. "And for Suigetsu?"

Inoichi grumbled, "He's been annoying to deal with. Has a mouth on him too. We've had to keep him restrained for most of his time here."

"I've heard stories of his kills," Hinata furrowed her brows. "Someone who enjoys killing as much as him is not someone we should grant much amnesty."