Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Together With You: A Gaara Story ❯ Learning the Jutsu and Applying It ( Chapter 8 )

Disclaimer: These are getting rather annoying....I don't own Naruto or any other Naruto Character

 

Recap:

Gaara was taken aback, still trying to get used to that statement, but soon got over it. “I...love you...too,” he breathed in his dark, quiet voice that brought comfort to Shiruki and sent shivers down her spine. Shiruki smiled at him and gasped at what she saw. It was wonderful. Heaven shone on him that night. It was the most beautiful thing she'd ever seen. Pure bliss. It made Shiruki go weak at the sight. It gave her butterflies and made her joyous that she'd brought such a wonderful sight upon his graceful features. It was...

 

Gaara's smile.

 

 

Chapter 8: Learning the Jutsu and Applying It

 

The next day...

Tsunade approached Gaara and Shiruki. “Ready?” she asked, scratching the back of her head, tired from all the previous paperwork she spent hours on and all the problems that had arisen in Konoha recently. Shiruki nodded. “Then, follow me.” Gaara and Shiruki nodded and followed Tsunade somewhat eagerly. Gaara was even eager. Tsunade led them to a part of Konoha that they'd never seen before. It resembled a barren wasteland, much like the city of Sunaga(kure). Every tree was dead, the soil was an ominous grey, even clouds loomed darkly overhead. Shiruki almost felt at home. Tsunade stopped. “This is where I come to test new jutsu. Unfortunately, the sealing jutsu hasn't been tested,” she said, looking back to Shiruki and Gaara to see their reactions.

 

“So, you're saying...it's not one hundred percent effective, not that you know of?” Shiruki questioned. Tsunade nodded without hesitation. Shiruki looked back at Gaara briefly. “It doesn't matter. We have to try. I made a promise and I'll be damned if I break it because of some uncertainty,” she glared at Tsunade, emphasizing her determination and confidence, reminding Tsunade of Naruto.

 

It was quiet for a while as Tsunade and Shiruki stared at each other. Tsunade nodded. “Alright, then. Come here, Shiruki,” she sighed. Shiruki glanced back at Gaara before walking to Tsunade's side. “Watch very carefully. You lives, as well as everyone else's, depends on it.” Shiruki nodded. Tsunade sighed heavily. She made certain hand gestures that Shiruki had never seen before, very swiftly, Shiruki's eyes following every move, before Tsunade jammed the tips of her fingers in the center of Shiruki's chest. Shiruki didn't falter. She watched as a red light shone from her chest. When it stopped, Shiruki pulled her shirt down a bit to see a blood red symbol on her chest. The symbol was a circle with two triangles pointing north and south, forming a six-pointed star. In the center of the circle was a symbol for “demon” written in kanji. Shiruki looked at Tsunade quizzically. “Here's how it works,” Tsunade began. She touched the symbol for “demon.” “The `demon' symbol is your inner demon. The circle,” she said, tracing it with her fingertips, “is Level 1 of the concealment and the strongest. If that circle is gone, you cannot fall asleep. The six points represent the strength and passing time until the jutsu wears off. If a single point disappears, that means two hours has passed. Each point represents two hours. When the circle disappears, it has been abother twelve hours. If the demon symbol remains outside the circle, you must end the jutsu quickly. I will show you how to end the jutsu shortly. If the jutsu is not ended within thirty minutes of the circle disappearing, leaving the demon symbol free, then your demon will force itself to the surface. When this happens, it will be harder to seal the demon back within your body again. If this happens...lacking the skills to seal such a powerful demon back inside your fragile body, angry at that,....we will have no choice but to exterminate your life. Do you understand?” Tsunade finished, crossing her arms over her chest.

 

Shiruki nodded. “So...this jutsu lasts for twenty four and a half hours?” she asked. Tsunade nodded. “Then...how can our chakra support such a jutsu?” She was clearly puzzled. And in their sleep, nonetheless. It was unheard of by her.

 

Tsunade grinned. “I had a feeling you'd ask that. This jutsu saps the chakra in very small quantities. However, if you cast multiple jutsu with this one still in place, your time of concealment will be shortened. Even a simple jutsu, such as Shadow Clone, will have a major impact on the time and effectiveness of this specific jutsu. It's not certain exactly how long it will shorten it, but you must be careful.”

 

Shiruki nodded. “Alright. Thank you, Tsunade,” Shiruki nodded respectfully. Though infuriating, she was a huge help to Gaara and her. She truly was grateful for her assistance.

 

Tsunade nodded. “Now...this jutsu can't be cast on yourself. You must cast it on each other. Understood?” Shiruki and Gaara nodded in unison like before. “Good. Also, this jutsu saps the chakra of the one that casts it. For example, since I cast the jutsu on Shiruki, it is sapping my chakra, leaving Shiruki unaffected. I will now show you how to remove it.” Shiruki bit back another sarcastic comment that was just begging to be released, but nodded anyways. Tsunade faced Shiruki and did the reverse of the hand signs she did to cast it, from first to last. When she was done, she jabbed her fingers at the same spot. The red light shone again and dissipated and Shiruki saw the symbol vanish. “And there ya go. Keep in mind that the mark doesn't have to necessarily go on the chest,” she said, as if hinting at something else. They nodded anyways, choosing to ignore her suggestion. “Alright, Gaara, use the jutsu on Shiruki.”

 

Gaara glared at her, but nodded and walked up to Shiruki. Shiruki nodded and Gaara brought his hands up to get ready to do the jutsu. His hands moved swiftly, almost too fast for Tsunade to follow, and he pressed his fingers below the choker bead, just below her collarbone, not as roughly as Tsunade. The light shone and dissipated like before, leaving the same symbol Tsunade produced. Tsunade inspected it. “Good. Shiruki...your turn.”

 

Shiruki sighed before looking at Gaara. She mimicked Tsunade's hand gestures and pressed her fingers gently to the middle of Gaara's chest. The light shone and dissipated, leaving a red symbol like Shiruki's. Tsunade looked at it. “Good. Now...I need the both of you to sleep in the Leaf Village tonight so that I may monitor the jutsu. Understand?” she asked, sternly. She would not take any unnecessary risks, no matter what the cost.

 

Shiruki looked at Gaara. “What about Kankuro and Temari? Won't they be worried?” she asked him. Gaara grinned and had to bit the inside of his cheek to keep from laughing at her innocence. Shiruki noticed this and smiled back at him. “Nah.” She turned to Tsunade. “We'll stay.” Little did she know, she didn't really have a choice.

 

Tsunade nodded. “Follow me, then,” she said, walking off back towards town. Gaara and Shiruki followed, occassionally glancing at each other mischievously.

 

Once back in town, Tsunade led them to a room. “This is where you'll sleep. I'll be popping in here throughout the night to check on you, so don't be alarmed and try and kill me,” she said, looking at Gaara suggestively. He smirked evilly at what she was implying and he was glad she feared him, if that's what you'd call it. Tsunade rolled her eyes. “Night you two,” she said, taking her leave.

 

As soon as Tsunade was gone, Shiruki and Gaara looked at each other. “Shall we?” Shiruki smiled with a blush, only just now realizing she and him were going to be sleeping in the same bed with each other. Gaara nodded and Shiruki slipped his gourd off, laying it next to the bed on the floor, and held his hand gently in her own. They walked to the bed where Shiruki shed her sash and outer shirt, revealing a tight black spaghetti strapped tank top that showed off her midriff. She crawled under the covers anxiously after kicking off her shoes. She looked at Gaara expectantly before he slipped off his shoes and slid in after her. He remained on his back with his arms behind his head and Shiruki crawled up to him, resting her hand on his chest. She stared into his eyes and smiled. He was worried. He was thinking “what if the jutsu didn't work and people died?” Shiruki gently cupped his cheek and looked at him assuringly. “It'll be fine.” Gaara looked at her. After staring into her eyes for a moment, he nodded. Shiruki smiled and kissed him tenderly like she did on the roof earlier. He wrapped his arms around her and Shiruki hooked her leg over his thigh. They broke the kiss and Shiruki smiled. “I'm glad I found you again, Gaara. I've never been so happy.” Gaara saw the love and adoration in her eyes like before. He grinned and Shiruki felt him run his hand up her back to the nape of her neck. He pulled her back to him and kissed her again. Shiruki melted in his arms. His other hand gently caressed her arm as her tongue sought his.

 

The door swung open and Shiruki sqeaked in surprise. Gaara shot up glaring at the intruder. He had an unamused expression on his face when he saw that it was Tsunade. Shiruki slumped and threw her head back in aggravation. “Look now, you two! Don't go dirtying up my bed!” she said, pointing her finger at them. Gaara got an evil look on his face at what she was implying. He glared harsher and his sand started to dart towards her. Tsunade quickly shut the door and the sand held the doorknob.

 

He growled and Shiruki giggled. She pushed him back on his back and the sand fell back into his gourd. He hit the bed with a small “oof.” Shiruki smiled down at him and kissed his neck gently. She rested her hand on his chest. When she pulled away from Gaara's neck, she chastely kissed his lips before laying her head back on his chest. “Good night, Gaara,” she whispered with a smile.

 

Gaara looked down at her and put his arm around her, holding her hand on his chest. They fell asleep for the first time since they can remember.

 

 

TBC....

 

 

A/N: for those of you who like Tsunade...sorry. She is slightly annoying though. And I couldn't think of anything better than for that to happen XD I do like Tsunade though. And the other characters, such as Sasuke and them, I like also. Kankuro included. So, if my writing may seem a bit harsh to you concerning them, just know that I like them XD and that I mean no harm ^^