Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Caught part one The Goddess ❯ chapter 3 ( Chapter 3 )

“What?” Tsunade growled.

 

“Did you say something granny?” Naruto questioned, holding two plates of some of the best looking Tempura Tsunade had ever seen.

 

“What is this bull about the Uchiha clan? Are they actually teaching this shit in schools?” Her anger started to waver as naruto handed her a plate.

 

His eyes turned hard at the book the Hokage closed and placed on the table, before taking her food. “Yeah, they are.”

 

“How did you find out about this?” She questioned while watching him pick the scrolls up and replace it with his plate.

 

He continued to move his previous work to the desk, piling it all on top of each other. “A little girl left the book at the Roman shop. I was curious if I was in it so I looked myself up in the index” Finishing his task he sat down and started on his second dinner, an amused, yet guilty, smile on his face. “I found information about the Kyuubi I didn't know, but at the end of the paragraph it started to talk about the Uchiha clan and their power over it. There were all these accusation. I started to read the whole book, and a lot of it was wrong.” He turned to the Hokage with determined eyes. “Who ever wrote this deserves a beating from Sakura. We'll see how she feels about it when she gets here.” He started to eat again.

 

“Is that why you invited her tonight?” An amused smile broke out on her lips.

 

His large `stupid' grin appeared across his face. “Kinda of, yeah”

 

An amused, yet dry laugh left her lips, “Well, then we better open the damn thing before she gets here. Her temper is worse than mine.”

 

“yeah, your probably right” Reaching for the box he sat in between them on the table.

 

“Do you have the checkbook I gave you earlier?”

 

He looked up at her in question. Pulling out the book he handed it to her. “Yeah”

 

Opening the small book a smirk played across her lips. “The lock” She pointed to the lock on the box. “Can only be opened if you know the five digit number. You move each up or down until you have the numbers then it pops open.”

 

“How do we open it then?” He moved his face close to the lock, squinting in the process.

 

“His account number is a five digit number” reading the number, she started the process in unlocking it, obviously proud of herself.

 

“Wouldn't he do something a little more…I don't know…exciting than that? Maybe a seal or something?” The blond eyed the box.

 

“You'd think so wouldn't you” The lock popped open with a small click.

 

“Wow, it worked.”

 

“He always believed that if somebody was powerful enough to take him down, that they deserved whatever he had. Old fashioned I supposed” He took the lock from the box and placed it on the table. “But I supposed it's honorable. He never did think like the normal person.”

 

Reaching his hand out, since it didn't look like Tsunade was going to, he opened the box. There was no explosions, or hidden jutsu's. Just a musty smell.

 

They both leaned over and peered inside. Two packages, equal in size, sat on top. They were wrapped in brown paper and tied with some kind of rough string. Each had an envelope, one read Tsunade, the other Naruto.

 

“Did he know he wasn't coming back?” Naruto asked, reached for his package.

 

“There was a high risk yes” She grabbed hers.

 

Each opened their letters and held the paper inside, before taking it out. “Do you want me to read mine outloud?” Naruto questioned. “He probably wouldn't mind”

 

Tsunade snorted. “You do what you want Naruto. My letter may have inappropriate content.”

 

“Ok” He pulled the papers out and unfolded it. Taking a deep breath he started to read.

 

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Neji sat as stiff as a board in his uncomfortable chair. You'd think that they'd make an effort to get comfortable chairs for the hospital waiting room.

 

Hinata sat next to her cousin, holding the thick folder to her chest. Tears filled her eyes, but she refused to let them fall. Pain gripped her chest. Her sister. Her dear little sister was dieing. Why was she dieing? Because she chose to protect her father.

 

During the attack a few years before, in which Naruto was the key to winning, her home had been infiltrated. During the attack one of the Ninja's used some kind of medical jutsu that causes your cells to break down. It took a year or two for it to completely break down the body to the point where it shuts down.

 

There was no cure.

 

Tsunade and Sakura did everything they could. They had, up to this point, still researched and tested everything out. Nothing would do it. She was going to die a long horrible death for jumping in front of an attack that was meant for her father.

 

“Hinata,” Neji's low voice was almost soothing.

 

“Yes brother Neji” She whispered, not trusting her voice.

 

“She knew this was going to happen. Death is a normal part of life. We all must deal with it the best way be can”

 

She nodded before a silence fell over them. “Brother Neji”

 

“Yes Hinata”

 

“How did you deal with it? This pain, its almost too much” Her voice, even though it was a whisper started to crack.

 

“Live life the best you can. Make the person you lost proud. Never loose your focus”

 

The Hyuuga heiress studied her adoptive brother with a smile. His eyes were closed, his lips set at an unyielding line. “Neji”

 

“Yes Hinata”

 

“Do you wish you were the heir?” It wasn't the best question to ask the man, but she had always wanted to know, and if he was opening up right now then she was going to seize the opportunity.

 

“Is this an interrogation?”

 

“Never mind” She whispered, continuing the death grip in the folder.

 

Neji, trying his best to keep calm, took a few breaths. “I am grateful for the position that I have”

 

Her head snapped up in shock. “Neji?”

 

“If I were born into the head family, no doubt I would feel differently about the curse, and my `subjects'. I am the head of the branch family, and I would have ruled unfairly if not for the lessons I have learned.”

 

“I don't think so brother Neji. You would have been an amazing leader. Better heir than I”

 

“Never say that” He spoke quickly. “A leader must not doubt himself in such a way. You must always stand proud of yourself and abilities. Even a person with no talent can protect a strong clan.”

 

She smiled, an honest to god true smile. “Thank you brother Neji”

 

She didn't see the smirk that played across his lips.

 

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Naruto

After reading this letter please try not to give anybody a hard time. This was necessary. If you knew the truth then it would be possible for your mind to be poisoned. I am sorry for the pain you had gone through, but look at how you turned out. I couldn't be prouder.

First off, I was trained by the third. I am sure you know this. He trained Tsunade, Orochimaru, and myself. Once Orochimaru was found out and escaped the village I left to follow him; to gather information. I was not there for the battle against the Kyuubi. I was not there when my three-man team, who I trained, was killed. One in which was your father; The Fourth Hokage. He was not able to destroy the demon fox, but in order to keep it in check he sealed in away in you, his only son. From my understanding you had been born during the attack.

 

 

“My father?” The blond whispered. Looking up at Tsunade who was starring shamefully at the floor he growled. “Why didn't anybody tell me?”

 

She sighed. “We weren't supposed to. Besides you never asked.”

 

Tears started to fill his eyes. “I was told they died in the attack”

 

“As they did” Her voice still held her infamous strength even though her face didn't look it. “Your father was like my Nephew. He also grew up without parents. He lost them in the great Ninja wars. Just finish reading the letter Naruto. I'm sure he isn't stupid enough to leave anything out. If there is I will fill it in for you.”

 

Your father died while completing the seal, though he didn't die because of the seal, he was killed by the Kyuubi's last attempt to get free. He held on until the end.

Your mother was as beautiful and as tomboyish as they come. You may be louder than your mother, but your personally is almost identical. The only difference is that she was able to stay calm and be the loving gentle wife any man would die for. Your father loved her more than anything.

The Fox wasn't released on the village by the Uchiha. The man that controlled the demon was killed many years before, and by doing that, the fox was set loose. It stayed dormant for a few years before attacking.

Now that, that has been said I have a favor to ask of you. There is a box in here for Kakashi. His name is on it, so it wont be difficult for even you to figure out which one it is. I need you to give it to him. It was something the Fourth wanted him to have. You see Naruto, the Fourth Hokage, your father, was the elite that was in charge of Kakashi's three-cell team. The third trained me, I trained the fourth, the fourth trained kakashi, and he trained you; before I got a hold of you.

There is a circle here and one that I do not think was a coincidence. I need you to understand the possibilities. When I was younger, I was given a prophecy by the great Toad King. He spoke of a boy that I will train. This boy will either destroy the world, or save it. Afterwards, I was given the mission of wondering, gather information, and writing a book about what I found. He never gave me details on how to write it, or what to put in it, but I think I did a good job.

The book was about a young man by the name of Naruto who held a kind of determination and strength never seen before in the ninja world. I base the character off the kind of Ninja/man I wanted to be. Your parents loved the book so much they named you after my character. They had hoped that you were to turn out just as incredible. I was then branded your godfather.

I know that being your godfather I was to raise you, but there was an issue. One, I knew nothing about raising a child, and two, Orochimaru was on the move. Because I left you behind and fallow Orochimaru, I was able to prevent many attack and give key information that saved the village and numerous lives.

Please forgive me, but it was necessary.

I had requested before that you not go after the Uchiha when the truth is I did the same thing, and I am sorry for the hypocrisy. I went after Orochimaru over and over until I was able to see that he wasn't coming back; that he wasn't the man he made us believe he was. Your Sasuke isn't like him. He can be saved. Itachi is now dead. There is only one more goal, excluding reviving his clan, that he had to take care of. It is up to you. If you do not knock sense into that man, our world will be lost. If you think dealing with the Akatsuki is difficult, just wait. There is nothing like fighting your rival, and best friend.

You are stronger than your father. I have no doubt you will be Hokage. Don't stray from your dreams.

I leave you a final gift. In an airtight box buried behind the memorial stone is something of your fathers that he wanted you to have. It wont fit you, but you could get it altered or just have a new one made and keep that one as a reminder. Either way, your clan needs recognition, and revival, You a distant relative of the Senju Clan.

Your Godfather

Jiriaya,

Sannin, Toad Master, Hermit, Pervert, Sensei, Apprentice, Godfather, lover, Friend, Brother, and Guardian.

 

“What?” Both people in the room sat, wide eyed and openmouthed at the letter in Naruto's hand.

 

“Senju clan? How the hell are you related to the Senju clan?” Tsunade gawked. “There better be something in that damn box explaining this”

 

Naruto laughed. “Maybe you really are my grandma”

 

She smacked the back of his head, earning a mumbled curse “this isn't funny you idiot!”

 

“Geeze granny Tsunade, you didn't have to hit me” Rubbing the back of his head he smiled. “It would be kind of cool though, being related to you. At least I know about where I come from”

 

Tsunade smiled, leaning back in the couch. Opening the paper she started to read. Her eye widened. A blush formed on her cheeks.

 

 

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“Hiashi Hyuuga?” Sakura touched his shoulder gently. She had said his name twice before touching him. They were in the intensive care unit, the young Hyuuga lay unconscious surrounded by multiple machines. His hands holding his daughters.

 

“I'm sorry Sakura. I was not entirely here.”

 

“No need to apologize” she began to whisper.

 

“Is this…is this the end?” His voice cracked.

 

Sakura, being a strong ninja, woman, and medic, felt her heart clench at sound of his voice. It was never easy and she knew it wouldn't get easier with time. “Mr, Hyuuga, your daughter will…not be leaving the hospital” She watched him nod. It was as if he already accepted this fate.

 

“How much longer?” The whisper was barely heard.

 

“She wont last another hour” She heard his sharp inhale. “I am sorry. I gave her some pain killers, so she wont feel any pain in her last hour. She may regain conscious one last time, but it is unlikely.”

 

“Can…” his voice shook. He coughed once before continuing “Can you please bring Hinata here?”

 

She nodded. “Yes of course.”

 

Walking down the hall, the pink haired girl did the best she could to suppress her emotions. She never liked telling people their loved ones were dead or dieing. Though no normal sane person enjoyed that. Pushing the double doors open, that led to the waiting room, she took a quick glance through the poor souls waiting for any kind of word about their loved ones.

 

Spotting a stiff Neji starring at her intently and a Hinata with her eyes closed, as if prying, she made her way over and sat in the chair on the other side of Hinata from Neji.

 

“What's going on?” Neji demanded.

 

Hinata looked up. Her nervous eyes bored into her.

 

Knowing better than to sugar coat it for the Hyuuga genius, she spoke directly. Taking a breath first of course. “Hanabi wont last the hour. I have given her pain medicine so her last hour will be peaceful. Hiashi would like you to join him Hinata. I'm sorry Neji, but he did not ask for you”

 

He nodded, understanding what she was trying to say. Most people would have thought her a bitch for coming out directly and saying it like that, but he respected her for it. He also knew that she didn't do that for very many people. Only those like him who wanted it that way.

 

Tears welled up in the heiress eyes. “Yes, Sakura”

 

“In room 208”

 

Hinata nodded, holding the folder close to her chest just like she was doing before.

 

“Thank you Sakura” Neji spoke before reverting back into his `meditating' self.