Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto; Masashi Kishimoto does. This is simply a fanfiction that alters the canon. I will use original jutsu or modify existing ones to fit the story.
Author's Note: This story contains gore, lemons, and adult content. It will also negate parts of the canon—like the whole space bunny goddess mumbo jumbo. Lemons will be clearly marked so they're easy to skip if you'd rather not read them.
Legend:
"Speaking"
'Thinking'
"Bijuu speaking / Inner Sakura speaking"
'Bijuu thinking / Inner Sakura thinking'
Jutsu
Broken Hearts
Hyuga Estate:
Hyuga Hinata was in her favorite hiding place: the tunnels under the compound—specifically, the one beneath the council chamber.
"We must finish this tomorrow—the earlier, the better."
"Let's just hope Hiashi doesn't discover us before we're done."
"Relax. My son is naive if he thinks he can go against us and spare one of his daughters from being branded with the Caged Bird Seal. Tomorrow morning, we'll hand over this weak Hinata to her future husband—hahaha. This new lord merchant is wealthy and powerful. I'm sure his son won't refuse young Hinata." He chuckles. "He may be six years older, but she's beginning to show signs of early development... I will not have another slutty-looking woman in the main family—her mother was bad enough."
'Are the elders trying to get rid of me? Why? And… is Father really trying to spare Hanabi and me from the cursed seal?'
"Hiro, here are the marriage contract and branding tools. Tomorrow, after my granddaughter's sparring lesson, you will take her to her new home and brand her. All we need is the suitor's name. This will make the Hyuga stronger than ever."
"As you command. It's a pity you allowed your weak son to become clan head. You are wiser than he'll ever be."
"Don't mistake my son's naivety for weakness. He may not be suited to rule, but if angered, he could bring all of us down single-handedly. That's why we're doing this while he's away. You have five days starting tomorrow to complete your task. I guarantee my other granddaughter will marry your newborn, and one day, our combined line will rule the Hyuga."
'So that's their plan. I need those documents. I need to hide until Father returns and show him! How dare they!'
Eight-year-old Hinata activated her Byakugan and followed Hiro, who returned home within the compound. Confident in his success, the elder left the incriminating documents unguarded. Hinata, using the secret tunnel system she had discovered by sheer luck at age four, navigateing to Hiro's home and stole the documents.
Then she ran.
Konoha Streets
'What can I do? How can I hide from the Hyuga for five days? The Hokage? No… even if he wants to help, the council can overrule him in clan matters. Kurenai-neechan? She might be on a mission… and she's an obvious choice. I need someone stealthy… someone who can help me run away and hide. Think, Hinata. Who do you know that can do that?... NARUTO! Of course!'
'How could I forget him? If he can avoid ANBU and sneak into our compound, he can help me! Ahhh, that would be so romantic… the runaway princess and the orphan hero, escaping the evil council together…' Her face flushed bright red. 'Focus! If I get caught, it won't be romantic—it'll be slavery!'
She heard a voice:
"Have you heard? They're finally getting rid of that little demon! They're chasing him out the northern gate! I heard what they have planned… It's a shame I have to work—would've loved to see the Yondaime avenged!" said a young Chūnin.
"I don't understand. What has that kid done?" asked the dango shop owner.
"You're new here, aren't you? Can't tell you the details—law forbids it. But know this: that cursed Uzumaki brat is a demon. And tonight, we'll finally be free of him."
'Uzumaki?... N-Naruto! Oh Kami above, please protect him!'
Hinata had never run faster in her life.
"Don't worry, Naruto. I'm coming for you!"
Forest Outside Konoha
Naruto was cornered in a clearing.
"Now you've done it, demon. Tonight, we avenge the fallen!"
"But—I haven't killed anyone! I don't even know what you're talking about! Please leave me alone!" cried Naruto, already bruised and battered.
"You can't fool us, monster! Revenge for the Yondaime!"
The mob descended on him, beating him with sticks, stones, and kunai. One shinobi stabbed his leg. A red-haired kunoichi threw a senbon.
"AHHHH! MY EYE!"
"Good shot! Now take the other one!"
Naruto's screams for help were drowned out by laughter.
"STOP! YOU'RE KILLING HIM!" shouted Hinata, who had just arrived.
A hush fell for a moment. One ninja noticed her Byakugan.
"Main branch Hyuga? Alright folks, playtime's over. Go home… but first—Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu!"
The fireball hit Naruto's broken body, and the mob clapped as they left him burning.
Hinata forced her way through the crowd, dropped to her knees, and cradled Naruto's body.
"Zahahahaha! It's useless, girl. The demon is dead. One day, you'll understand." The last shinobi laughed as he left.
"N-Naruto... (sob)... You'll be okay… I-I'll heal you. Please, don't give up. You never give up. I won't give up either!"
Red chakra began seeping from Naruto's wounds, wrapping around his body. It burned away his clothes but didn't harm Hinata. She held him tightly, trying to tend to his wounds, sobbing uncontrollably.
Same Forest – Elsewhere
Killer Bee was on his way back from a solo mission when he heard a girl's desperate cries. He followed them and soon felt a chilling aura—not chakra, but something more emotional. The forest seemed to mourn.
In the clearing, he found a white-eyed girl holding a body covered in red chakra.
"Please! Help Naruto-kun! Don't let him die!" she cried.
Bee stepped closer and recognized the power. He touched Naruto and was met with a burning pain.
"Bee! That's a Jinchūriki like us! Somehow, the Bijuu is protecting him. We need to help!" said Gyūki.
"Don't worry, little girl. I'll do all I can. I'll take him to Kumogakure. My brother, the Raikage, will help—"
"No! You must take me too! I have to be with him. He's my everything! I'll go to Kumo willingly. I even have the marriage contract that frees me from the clan! All it needs is Naruto's signature and a witness. Please—I'll be Hinata Uzumaki of Kumo. My Byakugan and jutsu will serve Kumo forever—just save him!"
Bee stared at the girl in shock.
"Alright, little girl. But do you know what a Jinchūriki is?"
She shook her head.
"We're vessels, cages, holding a mighty beast. I am Killer Bee, host of the Eight-Tails. Your friend is likely host to the Nine. You don't kill a beast—you bind it."
'So that's why they hate him… because of the fox. But he's not a demon—he's a hero who holds it back!'
'I love him. I truly love him. I'll stay by his side forever.'
"Please take us with you!"
"Alright, girl—don't be scared. You're about to see the power of the Eight!"
Bee summoned his chakra tentacles, wrapped Naruto in them, picked Hinata up bridal style, and dashed off into the night.
Later That Night...
"Yo, Hinata. I think we should try contacting Naruto. His Bijuu has made a chakra cocoon to protect him, but we need to reach him."
"How do I do that?" Hinata asked nervously.
"Relax. I'll use my chakra to send your consciousness into the mindscape."
Following Bee's instructions, Hinata closed her eyes. When she opened them, she stood before the Eight-Tails.
"Welcome, young girl. Don't be afraid. Let me lift you—we'll go to your friend's mind in no time."
She thanked Gyūki and was transported into Naruto's mental world—a dark sewer-like corridor, with a giant gate at the end. Floating above the water was Naruto.