Since Hinata Hyuga had always respected Naruto even before the series' beginning, Kishimoto felt she would be his partner-a decision that annoyed his wife who wanted Naruto to marry Sakura Haruno.
She would be his partner-a decision. This was what Kishimoto felt. This decision annoyed his wife. This wife wanted Naruto to marry Sakura Haruno. Hinata Hyuga had always respected Naruto even before the series' beginning.