Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Naruto vs. Sasuke The Aftermath ❯ Unexpected Heroes Emerge ( Chapter 16 )

Chapter 16 Summary: As Shizune and Tsunade struggle to save the lives of Sakura and Kakashi, Naruto is still unaware of what has happened to them. However, his mind is soon occupied with a crisis in his relationship with Hinata.

 

Naruto vs. Sasuke The Aftermath

 

Chapter 16: “Unexpected Heroes Emerge”

 

As Shizune yelled at her mentor, she quickly realized that Tsunade had gone into a panic attack, which left her immobile and useless. Unknown but to only a select few is that Tsunade had suffered for years from Hemophobia, a paralyzing fear of the sight of blood. To Tsunade's credit, she had battled this psychological phobia to the point where she could function at the sight of blood, provided the person bleeding was not someone she deeply cared for. The sight of blood spraying forth from Sakura had obviously triggered this attack, for underneath her gruff exterior Tsunade did care about Sakura a great deal. Jiraiya had been correct many weeks ago when he compared Sakura to Tsunade. Though she wouldn't admit it openly, the girl did remind her of herself at that age. Even worse was the fact that many of the mistakes Sakura had made in her life reminded Tsunade of similar mistakes she had made in hers. These aspects had created a bond Tsuande felt for the girl, and seeing Sakura in such a state had taken a heavy toll on Tsunade's psyche. Shizune knew she must act quickly and rising from the floor she quickly made her way over to the petrified Hokage and doing the only thing she could to snap Tsunade out of her stupor, slapped her across the face and yelled.

 

“Tsunade! Snap out of it! We need you right now!”

 

“Shi, Shizune, wha, what?” Tsunade stammered while rubbing her cheek.

 

“Tsunade, I need you to get hold of yourself. Go help Kakashi, and I'll work on Sakura.” Shizune ordered with authority.

 

Tsunade shaking her head to clear her mind quickly looked to Kakashi and then to the still bleeding Sakura before saying.

 

“Ye, yes Shizune, thank you.”

 

Tsunade rushed over to where Kakashi laid, his convulsions had stopped but he was unconscious and barely breathing. She quickly inserted a depressor to keep Kakashi's swollen tongue from choking him, while she ran a scan over his body. Tsunade realized that the symptoms Kakashi was suffering from were chemical based. She ordered the two Medic Nins with her to search Kakashi's pockets. They soon found the vial of Red Food pills and showed them to the Hokage. When Tsunade saw what was in the vial she cursed to herself. She knew that Kakashi had most likely overdosed on these pills in an effort to get Sakura back as quickly as he could. She then ordered the two Medic Nins to take Kakashi into the next room. As they were doing this, Tsunade then ordered a nurse to send out a messenger to Chouza Akimichi and order him to the hospital at once with all knowledge he has available about Red Food pill overdose. As Tsunade was about to exit into the adjoining room where Kakashi had been taken, she looked over once more to Shizune who was working frantically to halt the bleeding coming from Sakura. As much as Tsunade wanted to go over and help, she knew she would only be a hindrance to Shizune and quietly said to herself as she turned to leave.

 

“I'm so sorry Shizune.”

 

As Shizune and Tsunade worked feverishly on their patients the rest of the afternoon and into the evening, Naruto was unaware that his former teammate and Sensei were currently fighting for their lives when he came to pickup Hinata for their date that evening. Walking hand in hand with Hinata they laughed and smiled the entire time as they made their way to Ichiraku Ramen for dinner. Along the way they passed by the main gate and noticed Maito Gai and Mitarashi Anko enter the village, both looking very tired as they were carrying a Otokagure Sound ninja with them. After Gai had finished recalling the search teams all night, he had doubled back to help Anko transport the captured Nin back to the village. Naruto being curious as was his nature, decided to run over to the two Jounin and find out what was going on, dragging a reluctant Hinata behind him as they ran. Upon reaching the Jounin, they had flopped the prisoner down onto the ground to take a breather. Naruto looked at the prisoner a moment and then asked.

 

“Hey Gai-San, Anko-San, can I help you with this guy? You both look pretty beat.”

 

Anko just looked at Naruto like he was crazy. While Gai smirked momentarily before flashing his trademark smile and striking a nice guy pose before saying with flare.

 

“Thank you for the offer of assistance young Naruto. It is good to see that your flames of youth are burning bright as always. In fact in fills my heart with a renewed strength and vigor. I believe we will be able to complete our endeavor because of it. Don't you agree Anko-San?”

 

“What?” Anko replied with a look of utter confusion on her face as she stared at her green clad counterpart. Anko then turned her head back towards Naruto and noticed for the first time a young girl with lavender eyes peeking her head around Naruto's shoulder staring at the Oto Nin on the ground. He was currently moaning in pain as Hinata stared at the bloody burnt stumps of his arms where his hands use to be. Anko, having listened to this moaning for the last several hours, kicked the Oto prisoner and ordered him to shut up or she would shut him up permanently. Hinata winced as she did this and in a stammering voice said.

 

“Ank, Anko-San, do, do you need to be so cruel to the man? He's, he's tied up and in great pain, I, I, don't think he can help moaning?”

 

Anko looked to the young Hyuga heiress and gave a throaty laugh before saying.

 

“Cruel, I don't think I'm being cruel considering what this piece of garbage did to your - - - Anko!”

 

Anko stopped speaking and looked over to Gai who had interrupted her by yelling her name and saw him shake his head, before she turned back to Naruto and Hinata and said.

 

“No Ms. Hyuga, I'm not being cruel. There are times as a Shinobi where one is required to inflict pain on their enemy. Believe me when I tell you this prisoner deserves nothing but pain in his life for the things he's done.”

 

Naruto squeezed Hinata's hand gently and she looked at his face as he gave her a reassuring nod as if to indicate what Anko had said was correct. Hinata smiled and slightly nodded her head in understanding of Naruto's silent message before Gai's boisterous voice broke the silence and said.

 

“So Naruto, I see the rumors are true about you and Ms. Hinata. Are you two fine examples of youthful energy out on a date this evening perchance?”

 

“Yeah Gai-San, we are. Hinata and I are heading over to Ichiraku's for dinner. I'd invite you and Anko-San to join us, but it looks like you two have your hands full already.” Naruto replied as he glanced at the Oto Nin.

 

“Thank you for that kind offer. It does my heart proud that your youthful energy in life has not diminished your generosity towards people. But you are correct, Anko-San and I do have more pressing matters to attend to.” Gai answered with zeal, while Anko once again, stared at him with complete confusion on her face.

 

Naruto and Hinata also stared at Gai with equal confusion, before Naruto finally spoke up.

 

“Um, yeah ok, well we better get going. We don't want to keep you, but it was nice seeing you two.”

 

“And you as well young Naruto and Ms. Hinata. You young Genin keep your fires of youth burning bright, but don't let it overwhelm the two of you when it comes to passion.” Gai replied while winking an eye towards the couple.

 

Hinata began to blush, as she understood the veiled meaning of Gai's statement while Naruto remained unaware of what the Jounin was implying. Waving goodbye, he turned to leave with Hinata before turning back and asking.

 

“Oh yeah, I almost forgot. Gai-San have you seen Kakashi Sensei today?”

 

“I saw my eternal rival early this morning Naruto, but I haven't seen him since, I'm sorry.” Gai nervously remarked.

 

“That's ok, nobody's seen him, so I guess he is still on his mission baa-chan told me about. If you see him Gai-San, please tell him I'm looking for him.” Naruto stated, the disappointment evident in his voice.

 

“I shall Naruto, now the two of you go and enjoy your evening together and keep those flames of youth burning bright!” Gai stated as he flashed another smile and struck a pose giving the thumbs up to the two departing Shinobi.

 

Gai watched the young couple sprint away, and as soon as they were put of sight his smile became a frown and turning to Anko said in a tension filled voice.

 

“We have to leave right now! Let's get this Oto scum to Ibiki as quickly as possible!”

 

“What's the rush? We can rest a little bit longer, were back in the village were safe.” Anko absently replied.

 

“No we can't wait any longer. Did you not hear Naruto; no one has seen Kakashi! He may have run into trouble and still be out there.” Gai answered, the concern etched in his tone.

 

“I hadn't thought of that. Ok Gai, what do you want to do?” Anko asked.

 

“Can you get the prisoner to Ibiki by yourself?” Gai inquired.

 

“Of course I can, I carried him most of the way here before you met up with me to help finish the job. I'm not some weak willed kunoichi you spandex wearing jerk!” Anko angrily answered.

 

“I wasn't implying that you were Anko-San. If you can take of our friend here, I can head to the hospital. If Sakura is there, than at least I know Kakashi made it back to the village. If she isn't there, the Hokage more than likely will be and then I can speak to her about forming a search team to look for them.” Gai explained.

 

“I apologize Gai, I wasn't thinking. I didn't mean to snap at you, I'm just tired I guess?” Anko wearily said.

 

“Think nothing of it Anko-San. Your flames of youth are just burning hot tonight. Wish me luck that our comrades are safe.” Gai stated with a thumbs up and a smile before disappearing in a swirl of leaves towards the hospital.

 

As Anko picked up the Oto prisoner and began her trek to ANBU Headquarters, a couple of thoughts raced through her mind.

 

`What the Hell is flames of youth and what does he mean mine are burning hot tonight? Was he hitting on me?' The last thought sent a shiver down Anko's spine and she quickened her pace to deliver her present to Ibiki and the ANBU Interrogation Unit.

 

Meanwhile, it had been over four hours of intensive surgery by Shizune and the doctors assisting her, but they had managed to halt Sakura's bleeding and stabilize the young girl. Shizune was exhausted from the ordeal and had depleted much of her own chakra to keep Sakura alive. As much as Shizune wanted to lie down and sleep for the next 24 hours, she knew her work was far from finished. Forcing herself to move, Shizune made her way to the adjacent room to check on Tsunade and Kakashi and see how they were doing. Upon arriving she found Kakashi awake, but still sweating profusely and obviously in great pain. Tsuande was off to the side of the room frantically reading the results of the latest medical scan done on Kakashi. Shizune knew something was wrong by the look on her mentors face and in a weary voice asked.

 

“May I be of assistance Hokage-Sama?”

 

Tsunade looked up from the scan and saw her assistant and closest friend leaning against the doorway looking very tired and smiled briefly before saying.

 

“Thank you Shizune, but no. Right now there isn't anything you or any of us can do until Chouza Akimichi arrives. How is Sakura doing?”

 

Shizune lowered her head to stare at the floor after hearing Tsunade's question. The Hokage recognized that reaction and steeled herself for the answer to her query about Sakura. After a moment, Shizune lifted her head and said.

 

“We managed to stop the internal and external bleeding, but she lost so much blood that it put her entire body into shock. We almost lost her a couple of times during the surgery, but we're able to bring her back. She's going to require additional surgeries to mend the many fractures and lacerations she received, but it's too dangerous to attempt right now in her present condition. Sakura's stable at the moment, but I want to get her vitals to more acceptable levels before we proceed any further. I'm giving her blood transfusions to bring her blood level back to normal, and I'm also keeping her unconscious for the time being to help facilitate her healing. Her prognosis is much improved from where it was a few hours ago, but right now it's 50/50 whether or not she'll live through the night. All we can do is wait and hope for the best.”

 

“I see, tell me Shizune wa, was Sakura - - -?” Tsunade tried to ask in a choked voice as she looked to Shizune with tears in her eyes before her friend said.

 

“I'm afraid so Lady Tsunade, multiple times from what I can tell. I don't know how much damage was done, but the Medic Nin who worked on those injuries said it was severe. We'll know more after he's finished reviewing the Rape Kit and has compiled his report.”

 

Shizune saw her mentor slump in defeat after hearing this news and heard a small weep come from the Hokage. Wishing to change the subject, she looked over to Kakashi and then back to Tsunade and asked.

 

“How is Kakashi doing? You said a moment ago that you're waiting for Chouza Akimichi to arrive. Why is that? He's not a Medical Nin from what I know.”

 

“Yes that's true, he isn't a Medic Nin, but he does have knowledge of how to treat what Kakashi is currently suffering from. Tsunade answered as she wiped some tears from her eyes.

 

“What is he suffering from Lady Tsunade?” Shizune asks.

 

“Red Food Pill overdose.” Tsunade replied.

 

Shizune immediately recognized the seriousness of that condition, and that the survival rate for people who have overdosed on that drug were bleak. Looking again towards Kakashi and seeing him grimace in pain, she asked.

 

“He seems in terrible pain Lady Tsunade, can we not do anything to help alleviate his suffering?”

 

“I don't know Shizune, maybe? Kakashi's vitals have stabilized and perhaps we can give him something to help him rest. Let's try it! Shizune prepare and administer 10cc's of Thixodene, while I go up front and check if Chouza has arrived yet.” Tsunade ordered.

 

At that moment, the aforementioned Chouza Akimichi the Head of the Akimichi clan and Chouji's father arrived at the entrance to the hospital. Barely a second later, a green blur appeared behind him and a booming voice rang out saying.

 

“Chouza my old friend and comrade. It is good to see you, what brings you to the hospital, are you injured?”

 

Chouza turned around to see Gai Maito standing before him with his trademark smile and nice guy pose before answering.

 

“It's good to see you too Gai. No, I'm not injured, the Hokage requested me to come to the hospital at once. It seems someone has overdosed on Red Food pills and she needs my assistance to help treat them.”

 

Gai's smile immediately disappeared and he quickly ushered Chouza into the hospital while saying.

 

“It is good that you are here my friend. I fear the person Lady Tsunade is speaking of is Kakashi. We must hurry if we are to see that the flames of youth do not burn out within my eternal rival!”

 

As the two Jounin enter the hospital and make their way to the front desk, they spy the Hokage hurriedly approaching them. Upon reaching them, Tsunade says.

 

“Thank goodness you've finally arrived Chouza. It's Kakashi and he's overdosed on Red Food pills. Can you help?”

 

“Hai Hokage-Sama. The first thing I need to know is Kakashi still conscious?”

 

“Yes, he's still conscious, but in terrible pain. I just ordered a sedative to be given to him to help alleviate his suffering and let him get some rest.” Tsunade replied.

 

Chouza's eyes grew wide with fear upon hearing this, and he gripped Tsunade's shoulders with both hands and said in a panic filled voice.

 

“Lady Tsunade, you must rescind that order at once! If that sedative is given to Kakashi, he will die!”

 

Tsunade dropped the file she was holding in shock and a frightful look came over her face, before she turned and began sprinting back from whence she came followed by Gai and Chouza while she shouted.

 

“Shizune stop!”

 

As this was going on, Naruto and Hinata had just finished eating dinner at Ichiraku's and were currently walking through the park holding hands. Hinata smiled as she listened to Naruto while he excitedly talked about the advanced training he was going to be receiving from Kakashi and Jiraiya. She still couldn't believe how fortunate she was to finally be with Naruto as a couple. It was her dream come true, and she prayed that nothing would ever happen to spoil this dream. When she thought of Naruto's actions earlier that day, she couldn't help but blush at how he made her feel. Naruto noticed the red tint to his girlfriends face and smiled. He always loved it when Hinata blushed as she looked so cute and adorable when she did. Pulling Hinata close to him, he leaned his head down to kiss her when a voice called out of “Naruto!” Both he and Hinata turned towards the direction of that sound and found themselves facing Neji and Tenten standing before them.

 

Back at Kakashi's room, Shizune had just finished measuring out the proper dosage of the sedative she was about to give to Kakashi. As she knelt down to administer the drug, she paused as she thought she heard a distant yelling. She decided she would go and investigate after she got Kakashi sedated. As she knelt back down again, the hospital room door suddenly flew open and Gai appeared knocking the syringe out of her hand as it flew across the room and smashed into the wall. Shizune was surprised ant this sudden entrance and action on Gai's part, and was about to say something when Tsunade and Chouza arrived both out of breathe. Tsunade then asked in a labored voice if Shizune had given Kakashi the sedative yet. Shizune told her no, she was about to when Gai appeared and knocked it out of her hand. Lady Tsunade breathed a sigh of relief, before turning around and asking Chouza.

 

“Alright Chouza, do you mind telling us how we almost killed Kakashi with a sedative?”

 

“Yes Hokage-Sama. I do not know the medical reasons why, but Kakashi must remain awake to live.”

 

“That doesn't make any kind of sense Chouza, please explain.” Tsunade remarks

 

“I'll try Lady Tsunade. But first I need some questions answered before I can explain. First off, how many pills did Kakashi take and over what time period did he take them in?” Chouza asks.

 

“My eternal rival took the first pill a little after dawn this morning. I don't know when or how many pills he took after that?” Gai responded.

 

Looking at the clock and then asking what time Kakashi arrived at the hospital, Chouza knew how many more pills Kakashi had ingested and stated.

 

“He took one more pill.”

 

“You seem certain of this Chouza, why?” Tsunade asked.

 

“By my calculations from what you all have told me, Kakashi took two Red Food pills in a 6 to 8 hour time period. If he had taken more than that during that time, he would already be dead.” Chouza cryptically replied before asking.

 

“Hokage-Sama, has Kakashi suffered any type of heart attack or failure since he's been here?”

 

“When he first collapsed, we discovered he had suffered a mild heart infarction. Which seemed to throw his heartbeat out of rhythm, but it only lasted a moment before it resumed its normal rhythm.” Tsuande answered.

 

“That's good, Kakashi must be in excellent physical condition. Most overdose cases of this drug suffer severe Cardiac Arrest and of those people over half usually died because of it. This is actually good new for Kakashi, it means his body ahs already progressed to Stage 2 of combating the overdose.” Chouza remarked.

 

“Stage 2, I don't understand any of this Chouza? What can we do right now to help heal Kakashi?” Tsunade asks in frustration.

 

“Nothing!” Chouza calmly replies.

 

“Naruto, I'm glad I found you. I wanted to apologize to you for the actions of my clan and try to expl - - - oomph!” Neji began to say before Naruto hit him. In a daze, Neji felt Naruto's hand grip him by his throat and slam him back first into a tree and shout with rage.

 

“Apologize, that's what you have to say! Your clan tried to kill Hinata and you think a simple apology is going to fix everything! You smug arrogant jerk! I'll pound you into paste before this night is over!”

 

Neji's eyes grew wide as he felt Naruto's hand grip his throat tighter and he saw Naruto raise his arm to strike him once more. The lack of air was causing Neji to see stars as he desperately tried to pry Naruto's hand off his throat. As his vision started to become blurry, he waited for the next blow to come when suddenly Naruto released him. Gasping for air as he slumped down, Neji looked over to see Naruto being pulled away by a frightened Tenten and a tearful Hinata begging him to stop. Hinata then threw herself in front of Naruto and hugged him as tightly as she could, while still pleading as tears rolled down her face. Naruto looked at his sobbing girlfriend and felt horrible that he was the one causing her to cry. In that instant, he forgot all about Neji and returned Hinata's tight embrace while whispering apologies to her and stroking her hair. Tenten ran over to Neji to check on his condition, as he struggled to get to his feet. It was then that Neji remembered what Naruto had said and in a raspy coughing voice asked.

 

“Nar, (cough), Naruto, what are you (cough, cough) talking about? I don't know (cough) anything about an attack on Hinata (cough) by my clan.”

 

Naruto heard this and while still cradling Hinata in his arms, looked up and said with skepticism.

 

“I don't know if that's true or not Neji. All I do know is that one of your side branch members tried to kill Hinata earlier today, and if I hadn't gotten there when I did to stop him, Hinata would be dead right now!”

 

Neji's eyes grew wide once again, only this time from shock as he heard the news about the attack on Hinata for the first time. He looked over to his weeping cousin still entwined in Naruto's arms and began to say.

 

“I'm, I'm sorry Hinata, Naruto. I swear to you both I had no knowledge of an attack on Hinata. I was only trying to apologize to you Naruto for my clansmen burning your home to the ground yesterday and try to explain why they did it.”

 

“You lied to me Naruto.”

 

“Nothing!” Both Tsunade and Shizune shouted in unison.

 

“Please calm down Hokage-Sama, Shizune-San. I'll explain why we can't do anything for Kakashi at the moment.” Chouza said to the very agitated women.

 

“According to my family's historical records of our use of Red Food pills. There is no miracle remedy or treatment we can use to help Kakashi survive this overdose. Only he can save himself.” Chouza stated as everyone in the room stared at him in confusion before he continued.

 

“A Red Food pill overdose has three distinct stages to it. The first stage, which Kakashi has already survived, is the initial symptoms stage. It consists of full body fatigue; pronounced sweating, periodic spasms, heart complications, and a swelling of the tongue restricting breathing. By the way, you can remove the depressors from Kakashi's mouth to keep his tongue down. The swelling is only a temporary condition and is usually gone by the second stage.”

 

Shizune immediately went over and removed the depressors earning a weak `thank you” uttered by Kakashi before Chouza continued on.

 

“The second stage is the most difficult for the patient to endure, but they must if they are to survive. Essentially, the body must purge the drug from its system on its own. The problem is that the body's cells, which have been enhanced by the person's own chakra via the drug, does not react favorable to the loss of the increased chakra. This in turn causes intense pain for the individual as the cells begin to constrict from the loss of chakra.”

 

As if on queue Kakashi suddenly grunts and spasms in violent pain. Had he not been strapped down in the bed, Kakashi is positive he would have attempted to knock himself out to try and quell the feeling of the fire burning within his body. After a minute, the spasm subsided and his body relaxed once more. Kakashi then realized that Chouza had stopped speaking and he looked around to see everyone staring at him with concern. Kakashi nodded his head slightly to Chouza to signal his comrade to continue. Once more Chouza began to explain what was happening.

 

“As you just witnessed, the second stage is punctuated by numerous violent spasms of almost indescribable pain, as the cells of his body begin to revert back to normal. The deaths attributed to this stage are usually due to the patient being unable to endure the pain for very long. The length of time that the second stage will last is dependent on how many pills were taken and over what time period they were taken in.”

 

“So, do you have any idea Chouza how long this second stage is going to last for Kakashi?” Tsunade asks. Chouza pauses a moment, and looks to the ground before saying in a mournful voice.

 

“I estimate Lady Tsunade that Kakashi must endure this second stage for another 36 to 48 hours, give or take a few hours.”

 

“You lied to me Naruto.” Hinata tearfully repeated as she pulled away from Naruto.

 

“N, no Hinata I didn't.” Naruto stammered.

 

“Wh, what do you mean you didn't? Wh, when I asked you earlier today what my father meant about you finding a new home, you said it was nothing.” Hinata remarked.

 

“Because it is nothing Hinata-Chan. I didn't say anything to you because I didn't want you to get upset or worry about it.” Naruto hurriedly replied.

 

“How, how can I not get upset. My, my clan burned your home to the ground because you're with me. How, how can you even want to be with me? I bring you nothing but more pain in your life.” Hinata said while looking down and sobbing.

 

“Hinata, that's just crazy, you haven't done anything to cause me pain!” Naruto remarked as he reached out towards the Hyuga princess.

 

Hinata stepped back from Naruto's reach before looking up with tears streaming down her face and said.

 

“I, I'm so sorry Naru-Kun. I love you with all my heart, but if being with me cause you to be hurt. I, I shouldn't be with you anymore. Pl, please forgive me.”

 

Hinata then turned and ran off sobbing as she went, with Naruto calling out to her as she sped away.

 

“Another 36 to 48 hours! Can Kakashi even survive that long in such pain?” Tsunade exclaimed.

 

“I don't know Hokage-Sama, according to the records no one has before. All I know is that he must endure the pain for that long if he is to live!” Chouza answers.

 

“But why can't we give him anything to help alleviate the agony he must be going through?” Shizune asks.

 

“I don't know the reasons why Shizune-San, but I do know from our records that if the person succumbs to the pain and loses consciousness it will trigger a heart attack from which they won't recover. That is why any sedative or pain killer given will kill him.” Chouza replied.

 

“In how many cases according to your family's records did this occur to people who fell unconscious?” Tsunade asks.

 

“In all of them Hokage-Sama. The fact of the matter is if Kakashi lapses into unconsciousness he will die, of that I am certain.” Chouza grimly states.

 

The room is silent for several minutes as everyone ponders what Chouza has just said, before Tsunade speaks once more and says.

 

“Alright, let's say Kakashi makes it through the second stage of withdrawal, what can we expect from the third stage?”

 

“If Kakashi can make it to the third stage, the worst will be over. The third stage only involves the patient losing bodily fluids at a rapid rate. Provided we keep Kakashi sufficiently hydrated, he should be able to weather the third stage without complications and make a full recovery after that.” Chouza answered.

 

“Ok, so all we have to do is make sure that Kakashi remains awake and conscious for the next couple of days until he reaches Stage 3.” Tsunade remarked.

 

“Yes Lady Tsunade. My family has created an all natural stimulant that we have been able to use without any dire effects that can help Kakashi, but it takes over 12 hours to make. I can get started on that at once and bring it in tomorrow morning. I also suggest that someone remain with Kakashi at all times to help prevent him from lapsing into sleep.” Chouza states.

 

“I shall remain by my eternal rivals side to prevent that from happening. I won't allow Kakashi's flames of youth to be extinguished before their time, this I swear, yosh!” Gai announced, as he struck another pose and flashed a smile that seemed to glow in the room.

 

Tsunade looked over at Kakashi who's visible eye was wide with fear, as he frantically shook his head to indicate his displeasure at the thought of Gai keeping him company for the next couple of days. A wicked grin appeared on Tsunade's face, as she had always harbored some resentment towards Kakashi about his treatment of Naruto in the past. Cocking an eyebrow, Tsunade said with a sweet voice just tinged with sarcasm.

 

“I think that's an excellent idea Gai. I know you and Kakashi are close friends and comrades, and I think he would much rather have you watching over him than some random doctor or nurse he doesn't' know. Don't you agree Kakashi?”

 

Kakashi began to speak to voice his opinion on that, when another spasm of pain shot through his body. After a moment it began to subside and he struggled to catch his breath to speak once more before Tsunade interrupted him and said.

 

“Save your strength Kakashi, don't try to speak. There's no reason to thank me for this, just consider it my way of thanking you for all the care and attention you gave to Naruto while he was part of your Genin team.”

 

Kakashi's head dropped to his chest in defeat after hearing that, as he realized Gai was going to be his roommate for the next couple of days no matter what he said. But deep down he also felt that he deserved such a cruel fate, as the Hokage's veiled statement reminded him of how he had failed as Naruto's Sensei.

 

As Tsunade, Shizune, and Chouza left the room, they could already hear Gai recounting to Kakashi a story of a mission his Genin team had successfully completed over a year ago with flying colors. Chouza bid farewell to the two medical specialists and promised to return as soon as possible with the stimulant for Kakashi. As Tsunade and Shizune watched him leave, Shizune spoke up and asked.

 

“I don't mean to question your choice of assigning Gai to watch over Kakashi, but Gai is a handful to be around when one is at full strength. Do you think it's a good idea given Kakashi's weakened state to subject him to Gai for two straight days?”

 

“I do Shizune, if for no other reason Gai is the only person I know who's attitude and energy levels run so high, that he himself can remain awake for two days without problem. Plus, as a bonus, it's a nice payback to Kakashi for his lousy training of Naruto when he had him.” Tsunade answered with a small amount of mirth to her voice.

 

“But I thought you already forgave Kakashi for that Lady Tsunade.”

 

“I did Shizune, and Kakashi is trying to make up for his past transgressions with Naruto. But just because I forgave Kakashi, doesn't mean I forgot what he did.” Tsunade replied before adding.

 

“It will be alright Shizune, trust me. Now, let's go check on Sakura.”

 

As Neji and Tenten watched on in shock as Hinata ran off in tears, they turned back to look at Naruto who stood alone with his head hanging low as a single tear rolled down his cheek. Tenten was about to say something to the obviously hurting young Shinobi when Neji beat her to it and yelled.

 

“What are you standing there for Naruto? Go after her!”

 

Naruto just stood there unmoving before he looked up towards Neji and Tenten and they could see the tears in his eyes as he dejectedly said.

 

“I don't think I should, I think she's right.”

 

Tenten gasped when she heard this and shouted at Naruto.

 

“How can you say that Naruto? She's not right! You heard her; she loves you more than anything! How can you even think that she shouldn't be with you anymore?”

 

“You think I like any of this Tenten! She is right in what she said, except us being together isn't causing me to be hurt but her!” Naruto angrily shot back.

 

“What are you talking about Naruto? You're not making any sense.” Tenten said.

 

“Fine, you want me to spell it out for you guys than I will! Since Hinata and I have gotten together, she's lost her family by being banished! She's lost her home because of me! And worst of all, there are people trying to kill her for no other reason than because she is with me! Don't you see I only bring pain and misery into her life, not the other way around like she thinks! I love her more than anything as well, but I should let her go! Because I don't want to hurt her anymore than she already has been by being with me!” Naruto shouted in a choked voice trying to hold back his tears.

 

After that, there was an uneasy silence for several minutes between all three Genin as each one thought about what had happened and what had been said. Neji then slowly walked over to Naruto who was staring aimlessly at the ground and said to him.

 

“Naruto.”

 

Naruto looked up expecting to see Neji's face, but instead all he saw for a fleeting moment was a fist before it impacted his face and knocked him to the ground. He then heard Neji shout at him.

 

“You idiot!” Never have I heard such stupidity come from someone in my entire life! And if Hinata hadn't run off, I would tell her the exact same thing!”

 

“Watch it Neji!” Naruto growled in response.

 

“Oh my, Naruto's getting angry because I think Hinata is just as stupid and foolish as he is. Well why do you care, you're no longer with Hinata because you only bring misery to her life remember.” Neji sarcastically says while Naruto glares at him before continuing.

 

“Tell me Naruto you've been with Hinata what 2 to 3 months and you think you know about her life in the Hyuga clan. You know nothing of her life in our clan! Well listen up and see if that dense rock you call a brain can comprehend what I'm about to tell you!”

 

Naruto didn't move and just continued to glare at the Hyuga prodigy before Neji spoke once more.

 

“You say Hinata lost her family because of you. Well, let me tell you Hinata hasn't had a family since her mother died giving birth to her sister Hanabi. The main branch led by her father felt that Hinata was a disappointment as a Hyuga. They thought she was too kind and weak to ever lead the clan, so they belittled or just outright ignored her as she grew up and focused all of their attention on Hanabi. The side branch much to our shame, shunned her out of fear of her father and the main branch. Can you imagine Naruto, growing up in a household with over a hundred relatives and still be utterly alone. She wasn't banished because of you. Hiashi has been looking for a reason for years to get rid of Hinata. You were just a convenient excuse to allow him to do just that. Now, since I've explained some of the aspects of how Hinata's home life has been, do you honestly believe that she is now miserable because she is no longer there? Hinata is ecstatic to be out of that oppressive home and living with Lady Kurenai. So, if you want to blame yourself for Hinata losing her home and family, then look at it from the standpoint that it is one of the best things that could have happened to her.”

 

“What you say may be true Neji, but it doesn't change the fact that Hinata's life is in danger because of me.” Naruto replied, the sadness evident in his voice.

 

“My, my, we are so full of ourselves today aren't we Naruto. Hinata's life is in danger everyday, as are all of ours with the life we have chosen to be Shinobi. Now, as for my clan trying to kill her because of you, I don't know what happened earlier today but I will find out. But I can guess that it was her father behind the attack on Hinata. Hiashi is insane Naruto. He fears Hinata being out from under his control, and that the Hyuga bloodline will be passed on outside the clan. He would much rather see his daughter dead than allow that to happen. And he fears you Naruto because you have the power to shield Hinata from him. It is Hiashi Hyuga's extreme paranoia that puts Hinata's life at risk, not you. However, you are one of the few people who can protect her from this madman. Well, not anymore since you have now abandoned her.” Neji coldly states.

 

“I haven't abandoned her, I'll still be there for her as a friend!” Naruto shouted at Neji, visibly agitated by the Hyuga's last comment.

 

“God, you really are a baka (idiot). It doesn't work that way Naruto. Once you've been in a relationship with someone, when it ends there is no going back to the way things were. And as much as it pains me to say this Naruto, do you remember when I said earlier that Hinata getting away from her family was one of the best things to happen to her.” Neji asks

 

“Yeah.” Naruto replied.

 

“Well the best thing to happen to Hinata in her entire life is being with you!” Neji reluctantly remarks.

 

“Wh, what do you mean Neji?” A confused Naruto asks.

 

“I mean since she's been with you, Hinata is finally breaking free of the emotional and psychological wall she surrounded herself with over the years. She's more outgoing and confident with herself and is no longer the timid wreck she once was around people. Even her Shinobi skills have greatly improved since she's been with you. You give her strength and support and you believe in her Naruto. I fear if you are no longer around, she will slip back into her old self and she will never recover. So, the question now is, what are you going to do Naruto?” Neji asks, his concern echoing in his question.

 

Naruto sat on the ground trying to absorb everything Neji had said. He truthfully never realized that he had as great an impact on Hinata's life as she had in his. After a moment, he got up and brushed himself off before looking Neji directly in the eye and saying with determination.

 

“I've got to get her back!”

 

Neji grinned upon hearing this and said to Naruto with a smirk.

 

“Then what are you standing here for, go do it. Because Naruto if you don't show up tomorrow morning for the planned training session with Hinata by your side. I will personally kick your ass from one end of the field to the other, take a short break, and then do it all over again.”

 

“You wish!” Naruto said in amusement before he took off running to track down Hinata.

 

Tenten walked over to Neji after Naruto had left and kissed him lovingly. After minute, Neji broke off the kiss and asked.

 

“What was that for?”

 

“That was for being the kind, considerate, and thoughtful man I fell in love with, and not the mean, inconsiderate, and arrogant asshole most people think you are. Tenten answered.

 

“Thank you I think?” Neji replied, as the young couple begins walking hand in hand out of the park

 

Ino Yamanaka was pissed off, and the current subject of her wrath was one Naruto Uzumaki. For the last couple of hours, Ino had been systematically destroying every single Naruto Shadow clone she came across. And with each clone's destruction, her anger only intensified because it wasn't the real Naruto she was hitting. It also served as motivation for her, because as soon as she did find the real Naruto, he was going to get the beating of a lifetime for making her friend cry. Ino had run into a distraught Hinata earlier that evening and tried to find out what had happened to put her friend in such a state. All she could gather from Hinata through her sobs and tears was the name Naruto and that she wanted to go home, before she ran away. That was enough evidence for Ino, who was always a hit first ask questions later kind of girl. Naruto had obviously done something to hurt Hinata and Ino was going to make him pay dearly for it, as soon as she found the real Naruto.

 

Naruto Uzumaki was pissed off, and the current subject of his wrath was one Ino Yamanaka. After Naruto had left Neji and Tenten in the park, he dispersed several Shadow clones throughout the village in an effort to try and find Hinata. He inwardly cursed at himself for teaching Hinata how to mask her chakra signature as she had learned it quite well. So, the only way he was going to locate the Hyuga princess was visually hence the clones. However, his efforts to do this were being impeded by Ino's rampage through whichever clone she came across. Naruto could sense every clone's destruction and with the loss of another pair of eyes to help him search for Hinata, he grew angrier. Naruto didn't know why Ino was doing this, but it was not helping him to find Hinata, so it had to end. Looking down, he checked on a large object covered with a sheet, as he patiently waited for Ino to round the corner and face him. As soon as Ino turned the corner and saw another Naruto down the street leaning against a lamppost, she sprinted straight at him with her fist cocked and yelled with vengeance.

 

“You're a dead man Naruto!”

 

As soon as Ino swung and missed her target, she realized this was the real Naruto and attacked him with a flurry of punches and kicks. Unfortunately, none of them connected as Naruto quite easily blocked or dodged every single blow. After a few minutes of this, Ino grew very tired and frustrated and shouted while throwing another punch.

 

“What did you do to Hinata you jerk?”

 

Naruto caught Ino's fist in the palm of his hand and held it as his facial expression went from amusement to concern and he said.

 

“Hinata, you've seen Hinata, where is she Ino, I've got to know!”

 

“Like I'm going to tell you! You're the one to make her cry!” Ino answered as she wrenched her fist out of Naruto's hand.

 

“You don't know what you're talking about Ino! I need to know where Hinata is right now!” Naruto angrily replied.

 

“Well, I'm not going to tell you, and there's nothing you can do about it!” Ino defiantly said, as she stood before Naruto with her hands on her hips and nose in the air.

 

“I don't have time for this!” Naruto said as he signaled several clones that appeared around Ino and began tying up her arms and legs, despite the resistance they were getting from the young kunoichi. After Ino was finally bound, Naruto walked over to her kneeled down and said.

 

“I'm only going to ask nicely one more time, where is Hinata?”

 

Ino just glared at him and stubbornly refused to answer. Naruto sighed heavily and ordered one of his clones to remove Ino's shoes. This action confused Ino greatly and she began to grow concerned as to why Naruto was doing this. However, when she saw Naruto produce a large feather, her eyes went wide with fear and she nervously stammered.

 

“You, you wouldn't dare Naruto Uzumaki!”

 

Naruto only smirked when he saw the fearful expression on Ino's face and said to her with amusement.

 

“I seem to remember Sakura once telling me about a certain kunoichi having the most sensitive and ticklish feet in the world. Shall I test that out Ino, or are you going to tell me where Hinata is?”

 

Fifteen minutes later, Kurenai answered her door to see Naruto standing before her along with several clones carrying a bound and gagged Ino and something covered with a sheet, directly behind him. Kurenai had returned home an hour ago, only to find Hinata holed up in her room crying. But since then, Kurenai had been unable to find out what was wrong with her student and thought that maybe Naruto would have better luck than she's had and let him and the others in. Naruto asked if he could speak to Hinata, and Kurenai readily agreed and watched the young man head down the hallway, while she untied a very aggravated Ino.

 

“Hinata-Chan, I know you're in there, please let me in so we can talk.”

 

Silence was the only response Naruto received. Growing frustrated, Naruto banged on Hinata's bedroom door again and said.

 

“Hinata, I'm not leaving until you open this door and talk to me. Please Hinata-Chan, I just want to talk to you.”

 

“G, go away Naruto. I, I, told you I can't be with you anymore.” Hinata said with despair, while clutching a fox plushy stuffed animal close to her chest that Naruto had won for her at a carnival.

 

“That's what I want to talk to you about. Please let me in, I want to see your face when I talk to you, not a locked door.” Naruto pleadingly says.

 

Once again, all Naruto received was silence, but as he leaned in he could hear soft crying coming from inside the bedroom. After a few minutes of this, Naruto patience was at an end and turning around to look at Kurenai and Ino, who were standing at the end of the hallway watching him, he said.

 

“I apologize Lady Kurenai. Please send me the bill for this.”

 

“For what?” Kurenai asked.

 

“For this!” Naruto said as he turned back around and kicked Hinata's door in shattering the lock and doorframe holding it.

 

The moment Hinata's door burst open, Hinata squeaked and threw her bedcovers over her head in some sort of vain attempt to hide herself from Naruto. Naruto for his part signaled his clones to follow him as they brought the sheet covered item they were holding and all of them marched into the bedroom. Ino was about to charge down the hallway to kick some ass, when Kurenai held her back and told her to wait, while the two of them slowly made their way down the hallway to see what was going on. When Naruto entered the bedroom, he could see a shivering lump underneath the bedcovers on Hinata's bed. Shaking his head, he sent the clones to the far end of the room, while he went over to the side of the bed and sat down while exhaling a heavy sigh. Meanwhile, Hinata was about to have a panic attack as one thought permeated her mind at that moment.

 

“Naru-Kun is on my bed! Naru-Kun is on my bed! What do I do? What do I do?”

 

Hinata lost her train of thought at the sound of Naruto's voice as he said with sadness.

 

“Hinata-Chan, I know you think what you're doing is suppose to keep me from being hurt, but you're wrong. You don't cause me pain by being with me, just the opposite. I've never been happier in my entire life than when I'm with you. I wasn't lying to you when I said what happened to me yesterday meant nothing. In fact, the only thing that has happened that's caused me pain, is you leaving because you think you're hurting me by being with me.”

 

Ino gasped a little bit after hearing that and felt guilty for assuming Naruto had done something to hurt Hinata. It hadn't occurred to her that Hinata was upset with something she herself had done and not Naruto. Naruto's voice broke her train of thought as she heard him say.

 

“Hinata-Chan, please say something, and let me look at you. I really don't like having a conversation with a lump on the bed.”

 

Hinata didn't know what to think as she lay under the covers. She desperately wanted to believe what Naruto was saying to her. The one thing she did know is she wouldn't survive if she had to look at his beautiful face one more time. It was all she could do to keep herself from leaping up and hugging Naruto with all her strength and never letting go, just from the sound of his sweet voice. But no, she had to remain strong. This was for Naruto's own good, no matter how much it was breaking her heart. A soft sob escaped her lips, as she forced herself to remain steadfast in her decision to let Naruto go.

 

Naruto and the others heard the sob Hinata had uttered and it was breaking their hearts as well. After a couple more minutes of silence, Naruto grew frustrated once more and finally said.

 

“Hinata you have one minute to come out from under those covers and talk to me. If you don't, I'm going straight to baa-chan Tsunade and request the most dangerous SS ranked mission she has on the books. I mean it Hinata!”

 

About 30 seconds went by before a soft yet sad voice said from underneath the covers.

 

“You're bluffing, you could get hurt doing that.”

 

“Hurt, I'll probably be killed. But it doesn't matter, it's not like I have anyone who cares about me anymore. Naruto replied with sorrow.

 

Another 30 seconds went by with no sound coming from Hinata, Naruto sighed and said.

 

“Well, I guess that's it then. Lady Kurenai, do you think baa-chan is still sober this late? Oh well. It doesn't matter, if she isn't that will work out better for me. She'll be easier to convince to give me the mission if she's drunk anyways. Goodbye Hinata-Chan, if I don't see you ever again, please remember that I'll always love you.”

 

As Naruto began to rise from the bed, he heard a shout of “no” come from behind him and a pair of arms threw themselves around his torso holding him tightly as a tear stained face buried itself into his back and he heard Hinata say in a choked voice.

 

“Don't, don't you dare do that Naru-Kun. I would die if anything happened to you.”

 

Naruto turned around and lifted Hinata's chin so he could look into her eyes. As he did this, he wiped some tears away from her face with his thumb and said.

 

“And I will die my hime if I can't be with you anymore.”

 

Hinata looked into his blue eyes and saw nothing but love in them and couldn't take it anymore. She threw her arms around him once more and buried her face into the crook of his neck and tearfully said.

 

“I, I'm, so sorry Naru-Kun, please forgive me. I just don't want you to be hurt because of me.”

 

“Shhhh, there's nothing to forgive my hime. So long as I am with you, I can never be hurt ever again.” Naruto quietly reassures her.

 

It was then that Hinata noticed the clones in the room and the strange sheet covered object they were standing by and asked.

 

“Naru-Kun, what is that?”

 

Naruto turned around and saw what Hinata was looking at, and replied with a grin on his face.

 

“Oh that is a surprise I was planning on giving you on our anniversary, but I think I should give it to you now considering the rough couple of days you've had.”

 

Helping Hinata off the bed, they walked over to the object and Naruto told Hinata to close her eyes and asked if she was ready. Hinata nodded and Naruto ordered the clones to pull the sheet away before he dispersed them. Naruto then told Hinata she could look now and the sight she was greeted with nearly caused her to faint from happiness. Standing before her was a portrait of Hinata and her mother that had been painted when Hinata was only 4 years old. She hadn't seen the picture in years because her father kept it locked away in her mother's bedroom. Hinata turned around to face Naruto with the biggest smile on her face and stammered.

 

“H, h, how?”

 

“Well, when I was moving your stuff earlier today from the compound, I remembered you telling me once about that picture and of how much you missed seeing it. So I kind of stole, errrr, I mean liberated it from your father. I figured you would appreciate it much more than he ever did considering he had it locked away.” Naruto sheepishly replied, while he rubbed the back of his head. It was then he thought he heard a small growl come from Hinata.

 

Hinata could only stare at Naruto with undying love before something seemed to click in her mind and she uttered a small growl before tackling Naruto onto the bed and captured his lips with her own. So surprised was Naruto by this, that he didn't have time to react when Hinata slammed into him knocking the air out of his body. As he struggled to catch a breath, Hinata was not helping matters by straddling his chest and forcing her tongue into his mouth. Soon Naruto's world due to a lack of oxygen became such a haze, that he didn't even notice when Hinata ripped his shirt open revealing a surprisingly well toned chest and abdomen for a 14 year old male. As soon as Hinata crossed her arms to lift her own shirt off her body, a shout rang out of.

 

“Hinata!”

 

Kurenai and Ino were shocked beyond words as they saw with eyes the size of dinner plates Hinata tackle and attack Naruto onto her bed. Their jaws were practically scraping the floor, as they couldn't believe this was the same sweet but shy girl they had come to know. When they saw Hinata rip open Naruto's shirt and then reach for her own, Kurenai finally snapped out of her shock and yelled Hinata's name.

 

Something clicked once more in Hinata's mind and she came back to reality upon hearing her name and suddenly realized what she was doing. Blushing worse than she ever had in her life, she leapt off Naruto and stood to the side staring at her feet and twiddling her fingers nervously. Naruto was practically catatonic, as he slowly began to breathe again, but was still in a daze over what happened. Finally, Hinata spoke up in a soft caring voice and asked.

 

“Kurenai Sensei, can Naruto spend the night here?”

 

After hearing this, Ino vaulted backwards onto the hallway floor. Kurenai just stood in the doorway and stared at Hinata with a look of amazement on her face, before saying with authority.

 

“I'm sorry Hinata, with what I just saw, There's not a chance in Hell of that happening.”

 

“But, but, you don't understand, my clan burned Naru-Kun's home to the ground yesterday. He has nowhere else to go.” Hinata pleads.

 

`That's what Hiashi meant earlier with that remark he made.' Kurenai thought, as she watched Naruto attempt to get out of the bed only to fall directly onto his butt as his bearings were still out of focus. She looked at him and asked.

 

“Is that true Naruto, do you have nowhere else to stay?”

 

“Huh, what, to stay where? No, um Kakashi Sensei is letting me stay with him, yeah, umm, I mean no, I umm have no place to stay. Naruto babbled until he got one look at Hinata and the memory of what had just happened flooded his brain.

 

“Yeah right.” Kurenai said before she turned around to speak to Ino and say.

 

“Ino, can you see to it that Naruto gets back to Kakashi's alright. He still seems a little bit out of it.”

 

“Sure, I can do that Lady Kurenai, no problem.” Ino replied as both she and the Genjutsu Mistress looked back to Naruto to him sitting on the bed with Hinata in his arms kissing each other furiously. Kurenai began to rub her forehead in response to this before saying.

 

“Ino, please break that up and get Naruto out of here before Hinata loses herself completely.”

 

Ino then walked over and smacked Naruto's head, bouncing it off the wall knocking him out. She then grabbed Naruto by the collar and starting dragging him down the hallway and out the front door, despite Hinata's vehement protests. Kurenai thanked her before closing the door to deal with Hinata. As Ino stared down at the unconscious body of Naruto, an evil grin spread across her face. She hadn't forgotten about being hogtied earlier that evening by him, and giggled to herself as she thought of a way to extract her revenge. She then hoisted Naruto onto her shoulder, as her idea gave her renewed strength and she exited the building.

 

While this was going on, Tsunade and Shizune had spent the last few hours in Sakura's room monitoring her condition. Fortunately Sakura's vitals had slowly but surely been improving, and they discussed the possibility of attempting to wake the injured girl tomorrow morning. They finally decided to head back to the office for a nightcap and some rest. As they were walking back to Hokage Tower, Tsunade in a contrite voice said.

 

“Shizune I wanted to let you know how proud I am of you. If you hadn't taken charge at the hospital when I had my attack, we could have lost both Kakashi and Sakura. I know it wasn't easy for you to work on Sakura considering your personal feelings towards the girl.”

 

“You trained me better than that Lady Tsunade. I would never let my personal feelings interfere with saving a life as a medic. It could have been Orochimaru on that table and I would have worked just as hard to save him as I did with her. I may dislike the girl for the pain she's given my Naruto-Kun. But I would never sit idly by and watch her die without doing all I could to save her.” Shizune quietly replied.

 

“Well, in my opinion the work you did on saving her life is nothing short of miraculous. And I am honored to be your teacher and your friend.” Tsunade says while bowing.

 

“And I am honored to be your student and friend Lady Tsunade. But let's not get ahead of ourselves with Sakura. She's not out of the woods yet. Sakura's got a long night ahead of her and all we can do is pray that she'll still be with us in the morning. Shizune stoically says.

 

Tsunade nods her head in agreement, as the two medical specialists enter Hokage Tower for the drinks both of them need and deserve after a day like today.

 

 

 

Authors Note: Oh man, I thought this chapter would never end. Some of you may be wondering how I came up with my biggest chapter yet, after telling you I had some severe writers block in the last chapter. Well that's easy, I cheated. Or I should say that my original intent was to focus this chapter on Kakashi and Sakura's medical ordeals and the reactions of the Konoha 12 to what has happened. The writer's block, which I still have by the way, is in regards to the reactions of the Konoha 12. Which I know several of you have been patiently waiting for. Well I promise it is coming in the next chapter along with one or two other surprises, possibly. So, the Hinata and Naruto relationship crisis just sort of came to me. I hope you all enjoy this chapter, and thanks to all of you for taking time to read this story. Once again, thanks for all the great reviews both from the old and new fans of the story. If anyone wants to discuss the story in greater detail, just shoot me a PM. I enjoy talking about the story with the readers who really have an interest in it. I'll try to respond back to you as quickly as I can. To everyone, take it easy!

 

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