Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ A Life for a Life ❯ Three years after the events at the Valley of the End ( Chapter 1 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

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Chapter 1

Opening his eyes, to find a white ceiling above him, Arashi tries to sit up, but finds his body weak and invalid. Struggling to turn he sees what is a young woman with short pink hair, and a red outfit to the side of him.

Holding something in front of her as it can only be a nurse, as he detects all sorts of machines, he speaks at barely a croak.

But it is enough…

“Nnnurse..”

Whirling around at the sound behind her, green eyes meet blue that although they are the same shade as a dear friend, which she finds kind of odd. Was never expected to wake due to the extreme loss of chakra that had been felt when he was found, according to his charts.

Rushing towards the man who is bandaged all over except for his eyes, nose, and mouth, the nurse places her hand above his head and he watches as it glows a vibrant green.

“So I wasn't hearing things…” She whispers softly. “It is nice to have you back whoever you are.”

“Ww…whhh…”

“Sssh don't strain your body right now.” She murmurs quietly. “You have been asleep for quite a long time according to these charts.”

“Hoo….”

“Hussshhh…relax right now.” The woman smiles gently. “Don't want you sleeping on us again. We still don't know who you are. Just rest now…rest and allow me to fetch some more medics to watch over you as I get my teacher. Maybe she knows something that can help you heal faster now that you are awake.”

Trying to ask her, how long or even when, Arashi looks irritated as he finds his body not cooperating with him at all. Observing as the young woman is glancing outside the door, he winces in pain a little bit as she yells for someone named Ino to come and bring a couple of others.

Hearing a voice answer faintly, a long haired blonde wearing black enter the room followed by two others in white. Trying to hear, he winces in pain as a agony goes through his body.

“Ino you know what to do, I'm, going to get Sensei…”

“Hai….”

As the blonde gestures for the medics to take their place around him, the blonde remains at the foot of the bed, and begins to make the seals.

“All right guys, lets put him to a light relaxed rest…one that he can be brought out of, once the Fifth arrives.”

Nodding their heads, Arashi protests are unheard as light fuzzy warmth settles into his body. And as he surrenders, he realizes a difference…

It had felt cold before…now it was warm….

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The warmth leaving him now, Arashi awakens to find a second and older blonde has joined in the room. Wearing the robes of the Hokage, that are green with white and blue flames around the edges, her eyes are calculating as she studies him. She makes various seals with her hands, and places them upon his body.

Feeling a warmth go through his body, he begins to shriek as it turns to agony. His body all of a sudden reacts as what could only be shocks of energy flow through his system.

“SAKURA! INO! HOLD HIM DOWN!” The woman yelled.

“HAI SENSEI!”

As the pink haired girl holds his legs down, and the blonde reaches to hold his arms, Arashi screams in pain. But unlike before this time his voice is clear…albeit rough and hoarse.

“STOPPP ITTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!”

Grinning, the elder blonde smiles warmly as she looks into his eyes, ones that stare back at her in a mixture of irritation and anger.

“Well that worked better then I thought.” She turned to look at her apprentices with a proud expression. “You two did well, that slow rehabilitation jutsu you two created for long term coma patients paid off. It allowed me to jump start his muscles, so to speak. He will still not be able to use them quite well for a while though.”

“Arigato, sensei!” Both girls chirp with pleasure. “Keep up the good work, but right now I think our patient here has had enough jutsu to last him today. Keep him conscious for at least two more hours right now. Afterwards let him rest lightly and bring him out every four-six hours to keep conscious for the next twenty four.”

“Hai…”

Watching as the Hokage leaves with a little bit of amusement, the two look at him with curiosity.

“W…water…” He whispers weakly.

Reaching for the water next to her, the blonde medic known as Ino from what he understands, places a straw in his mouth.

“Lightly sir…a little bit.” She murmurs as he tries to take more then that, causing his throat some pain. “Your body is not used to swallowing. It's going to hurt if you take too much.”

Reluctant to obey, he nods his head in understanding. Watching as the pink haired girl approaches, he can see the kindness in their eyes. Gesturing faintly he was done by moving his head a little bit away, the young woman places the glass down and smiles.

“Better?”

“Y..yes…” He whispered out. “H…how long…”

“How long have you been asleep?”

Nodding his head weakly, the two girls look at one another with sadness. “A little over three years…”

“M…m….y son….”

Looking over at one another, the two girls ask quietly, hoping that they will not have to deliver any bad news. “Sir…who are you? Right now we simply know you as Tenchi. And we only use that name for purposes when the person doesn't have an identity.”

Understanding as that is a protocol that he himself set up as Hokage, when a few people had lost their memories thanks to the forbidden jutsus of Orichamaru. He struggles to speak….

“Take your time sir, take your time.” The pink haired girl, he could assume was Sakura had stated. Remembering the yelling the elder woman had done in healing him, with their aid. “Now try again, what's your name?” She smiled. Her green eyes are twinkling, with what could only be curiosity.

“A..a…r…rr…asss…hhhiiii”

“There now Arashi…” Ino gently stated as she held his hand giving him a reassuring squeeze. “Take it easy. Don't strain yourself.” The blond murmured with a gentle gaze. “Now…you got a last name?”

Glaring at her with a little bit of indignation, both girls giggle, at his reaction. “Well tell us!”

“U..uu…zaaa…maaakkii…” He managed to get out. But before he could finish, he looks stunned as both girls eyes widen.”

The one he knows as Sakura, steps closer to him this time. Both girls stare at him intently, with eyes that have a mixture of various emotions. None of which made him feel all too comfortable….

“Is this a joke?” She whispered with deadly intent. “Are you trying to get to my friend?”

Her fist clenching, he observes as the blonde, places her hand upon it. “Sakura, no.”

“Ino!”

The blonde shakes her head. “Sakura, you forget, my mind jutsu.” Ino replied gently.

“Do it.”

Nodding her head, Arashi watches as the blonde turns him towards her. The other circling around, the blonde nods her trust, and begins the jutsu.

Soon he feels another presence in his mind as the blonde promptly falls into the arms of her friend.

“Now…let us try this again…”