The Demons We Share. (Naruto Fanfiction)

#40

"A fake?" Lady Tsunade says, "just what the hell are you talking about?" I grit my teeth a little, "I read a book about the ten-tails and what she did here in the village that day the nine-tailed fox attacked," I say, "it mentioned the ten-tails could destroy half the world too! That's why people are always nice to the jinchuriki, to prevent that! So, does that mean everyone who was nice to me was only acting to save their ass?! How do I know you aren't acting as well?! And how the hell do I even know if I even have friends too?!"

Lady Tsunade doesn't respond to me quickly, I suppose she was waiting to see if I was going to scream anything else, "I can't say much that would help you resolve your troubles," she says, "that part is something for you to figure out on your own." Lady Tsunade sits at the edge of the bed and rests a hand on mine, "but trust me when I say this," she says, "I'm not acting. Jinchuriki or not, I would have still taken you on for a student of mine."

I grip my sheets more, "I bet you would only do that only to keep a closer eye on me!" I yell out, "everyone treats a jinchuriki like crap! So why do I have to be the only exception and just be deceived my whole life?!" Lady Tsunade slams the clipboard to the bed table and stares at my eyes.

"Enough," she sternly says, "I know which book you've read; I did the same. Even though time changes, people do as well. I know you don't remember what happened but let me tell you this. After you rescued your team, your friends created a human wall to protect you from being injured by one of our jonin. So don't go complaining about how your whole life is a lie when you have people who will toss their lives out to you in a heartbeat."

Lady Tsunade then pulls me in a firm, but caring hug, "you, of all people, should know that when you take the blow for someone else, you do it because you wholeheartedly care for that individual. People who fake feelings don't do crazy and dangerous moves like that." I feel my eyes get a little wet as I hear Lady Tsunade talk; this hug as well feels almost motherly.

"But going back to the ten tails and why we hadn't told you about her when you were younger," Lady Tsunade says, "because that is something you have to learn by yourself. You might not get it now, but the day will come when you do. I'm sorry, Natsuna." Why am I not surprised by that response? I decide to keep my mouth shut this time; there's no point in arguing if I won't get anything out of it.

Lady Tsunade lets go and grabs the clipboard and heads to the door, "oh, one more thing," she says, "You have visitors." She slides open the door and everyone I know rushes in, but they came in too quick and tumbled to the floor. "Ow! I told you guys not to push!" Ino yelled, "we all agreed to enter one by one!"

As I stared at them on the ground, bickering from my bed, I felt my lips start to curve up, and I put a hand on the bottom part of my lips as I softly chuckle.

~Hinata P.O.V~

We all hear a soft chuckle coming from Natsuna, "hmm?" Kiba says, "what's so funny, Natsuna?" Natsuna looks at us with an endearing smile; there was a faint blush on her cheeks. "Nothing's funny," Natsuna says, "it's just...I'm delighted you all came." A tear slides down her cheek; we all didn't freak out because of the tear, because we all knew it was a tear of happiness. But, we all did stare at her since Natsuna never smiled like this at any of us.

"Oh!" I say as I stand up, "I brought you some new clothes; you've been wearing the ones you have on for a while." Natsuna looks down at herself, "Oh shit," she says, "I didn't even realize." I hand her the clothes, she sits there with the attire on her lap, "uh," she said, "can...one of you help? I still feel a little worn out."

Ino walks in front of all of us and grips the curtains on each side, "guess that's my job!" She says with a playful grin, "I've already helped her change once, so I'm the only one who's seen her body." Ino shuts the curtains, and the rest of us wait in the room.