I do not own Naruto. If I did, Sakura would have left with Sasuke and been trained by Kabuto, Hinata would have started training with Tsunade, and Naruto would have realized Hinata's feelings for him when they talked before his fight with Neji and they would of started dating after Naruto got back with Tsunade.

This story is the sequel to my first fan-fic story Her Sanctuary. It will cover from the Genin to Sasuke Retreival Arc. Though we all know those stories by heart and have probably heard them told and retold a thousand times by now, I will try to make my retelling a little different and make it interesting with a few surrprises mix in.

I'm sorry for any spelling error's on my part, my spellcheck won't work for some reason.

Also, I would like to thank everyone who read Her Sanctuary, reviewed it, and added it to their favorite stories list as well as putting me down for auther alert. I honestly wasn't expecting this from my first story and now I'm a little nervous that I won't live up to your expectation's of me for the sequel though I'll try my best. If there is anything happening you either don't like or feel can be better, let me know as I dedicate this story to all of you. Well, lets get started.

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Precious Bonds

chpt.1: The Genin Test

They had first met the night she had been abducted by the ninja from the Cloud village. Everyone had been told that she had been rescued by her father on the Hyuga clan grounds, but only a select few new she had actually been saved by the village "demon" near the village gate. After that, they had their second meeting a year later when she found him after one of the many attack's he suffered by the villager's. They had learned each other's nanes at this time as she helped him recover. They soon became the best of friends.

When her mother died, he was there for her and she needed him to be her strength. Then when she was seven, she was cast out of her clan and once again, he was there for her by offering a place to live. It was at this time he revealed his closely guarded secret: his mother's blood limit, the Reikigan or Aura Eyes. She also gave him her first kiss as he did her. They new they had to tell the Hokage about this, so they went to get some sleep. Though they slept apart at first, before the night was over they started to share his bed and found they liked being close together.

The following morning, they had breakfast followed by a trip to the Hokage tower. Along the way, he got the usual hate filled glares from the villager's though some where being sent torwards Hinata. They couldn't understand why some one with such a high standing as a Hyuga would sully themselves by being seen with him (they don't know about her exile yet) and felt he was trying to corrupt her. They soon arrived and soon came face to face with the old man.

Sarutobi was surrprised to see them together at first (anywhere away from the park is a surrprise to him) and they told him what has happend. The old Hokage was angry at they Hyuga clan for casting Hinata out and was happy to see Naruto do such a kind service to her. When the third told her he would find a good foster home for her, she declined as she had already found one with Naruto. He wasnt sure if this was a good idea and she then told him that even if she were to be placed with another family, she would just run back to stay at Naruto's as much as she can. He sighed and agreed to them living together.

Over the next several weeks, the village learned of Hinata's exile and her living with Naruto. This started a fury among the villager's who demanded she be kept away from him. The last thing they needed was the "demon" having a girlfriend. One day while walking around, Naruto and Hinata were attacked by a drunk villager who was focusing his effort's on hurting Hinata. By chance, Asuma happened to be walking nearbye and came to their aid. When they third learned of this, he was able to get a law passed protecting them from future attack's. If anyone broke this law, they and their family would be heavily punished.

Asuma talked to Might Guy who got Naruto some training weights to wear in order to help him become faster so he could better protect Hinata. Though the attack's stopped, the two would still hear the villager's call Naruto a demon and would refer to Hinata as the demon's whore under their breath. They ignored them as best they could. Sarutobi had Kakashi give Naruto some side training and a young woman named Kureni would work with Hinata to get them ready for the academy. When the time came, they started their schooling with the other village kids (despite the protest of the village). When they where introduced, the class gave Naruto their own version of their parents death glare and when Hinata gave her last name as Uzumaki, that confused everyone to no end.

Several months past before the two made some friends. Shikamaru and Chouji decided they weren't that bad and started to hang out with them and soon after, Ino broke off her friendship with Sakura over their battle for Sasuke and became friends with Hinata since she wasn't interested in the Uchiha heir. The only condition Hinata put up to Ino was she had to be Naruto's friend too. She agreed reluctantly but soon was glad she took the time to be his friend as Naruto was an ok guy, not to mention good with coming up with praticle joke's to play on Iruka and the other academy teacher's.

Soon after, the Uchiha clan was wiped out except for Sasuke and his brother. When Naruto offered a hand of friendship to Sasuke, it was slapped away as Sasuke wouldn't sully his families good name by being seen with him. Naruto didn't offer again. Instead he, Hinata, Shikamaru, Chouji, and Ino would hangout and help each other. For Naruto, Hinata help him learn chakra control, Shikamaru help with his education, Chouji and him would spar to improve their taijutsu, and Ino helped him how to behave himself and know how to treat girls (though Hinata said he already did).

Shikamaru was actually motivated to try thing's with them and not be so lazy and he wouldn't want to sit and watch clouds with anyone other than them. Chouji was happy more people excepted him and he loved having ramen eating contest with Naruto.
Ino was happy to have Hinata as a bestfriend and she injoyed teasing her about her relationship with Naruto. And she had come to think of Naruto, Shikamaru, and Chouji as brothers. And Hinata was just happy to have gained a new family with them.
Several years went by and soon the day for the genin exam had arrived.

The five of them were sitting at their desk talking about the exam and wondering what teams they would be on when Iruka and Mizuki walked in and called for the classes attention.

"All right everyone, calm down." Iruka said as everyone got settled into their seats.

"We will now begin the test. It will start with a written test followed by sparring with either me or Mizuki and finally the clone jutsu test." Iruka continued. Mizuki handed out the written test and everyone got started.

The written test was easy and even Naruto (thanks to Shikamaru's tutering) passed easily. The sparring went well as also with everyone getting good marks. Finally, the clone test was up and one by one, the student's were sent into a side room and performed the test then given their forhead protector's if they passed. Soon it was Naruto's turn and as he entered the room, he felt confident as he could make 15 clones without any trouble thanks to Hinata and her knowledge of chakra control she learned durring her time as a Hyuga.

Mizuki smiled at Naruto and called him over. "So, you ready for this Naruto?" he asked.

"Yeah, as ready as I'll ever be" he replied.

"I don't know, you look a little tense. Here, drink some of this herbal tea. It'll calm your nerves." he said as he handed Naruto the class. Naruto took a sip, then smiled and thanked Mizuki for his kindness. He sat the class down and took his position before the two men. "All right Naruto, all you have to do is make 3 clones and you'll pass. Simple right?" Iruka said. Naruto made the right hand sighn and yelled "Clone jutsu."

A puff of smoke appeared revealing a single clone that was pale and had a look that said it had fallen into a wood chipper. Everyone, including Naruto, was shocked. 'What happened?' he thought as he looked at his clone. He had been practicing for weeks and had got it down perfectly. Hadn't he?

"Oh brother." Iruka sighed as he looked at the clearly frustrated Naruto. "Naruto, since you did well on the other two test, I'll give you one more chance." he said. Naruto got a serious look on his face. Putting all his focus into his chakra, he tried again only to make another single clone that made the first one look good.

"I'm sorry Naruto/ I'm afraid you fail." Iruka said looking at Naruto who looked as if he was about to cry. What had happened. Iruka had seen Naruto do it perfectly before, so why? As they left the room, neither noticed the small smile that crossed Mizuki's face. 'Sorry demon, but lord Danzou needs you to fail so we get you where you need to be' he thought to himself.

Later, the families of the newly named Genin were cheering their childrens success. Naruto was sitting on a rope swing over in the corner with Hinata trying to comfort him. Shikamaru, Ino, Chouji and their families watched the two and wished there was something that could be done for Naruto. When it came time to go to the Akamichi home for a group dinner, Naruto said he'll be there later, he wanted to be alone for a while. Hinata wanted to go with him, but Inochi stopped her and said he just needs some time.

As Naruto walked along the path, a figure came from around the corner and spoke to him.

"Naruto, do you still want to make genin?" asked Mizuki.

"You mean, there's still a way for me to pass?" he asked in surrprise.

"Let's take a walk Naruto and I'll tell you my plan." he replied with an evil grin.

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Next time: A forbidden scroll, a dark secret, and the genin teams.