Naruto Karyuden

Chapter 49: Academy Days VIII - Shinobi Union 4

ACADEMY DAYS VIII - SHINOBI UNION 4

Hidden Leaf hospital

Now in a proper hospital, Sakura is better equipped to heal Hanabi's injured hand. Not that the infirmary is poorly equipped but it's definitely designed more for first-aid. Besides the facility, she has an assistant, too. Ameno, Jounin from the Hidden Sand and practitioner of a very unique form of medical ninjutsu.

Ameno has conjured her [Medical Water Style: Jellyfish] and had it latch on Hanabi's shoulder. It pulsates and pumps water down her arm and to her hand.

"This is... weird." Hanabi eyes the jellyfish.

Ameno chuckles. "I imagine it's your first time encountering it?"

Hanabi nods in response.

Sakura, using her [Mystical Palm], gathers the water that drips down and integrates into her own jutsu. "It's a powerful form of medical ninjutsu. It'll be really helpful on top of everything. I'm glad you came, Ameno."

"How could I not? You don't always get the chance to work closely in the medical system Lady Tsunade established." Ameno smiles.

"So you're a big fan of hers, too?" Hanabi asks.

"Of course!" Ameno answers with glee. "Even though we've been enemies, Lady Tsunade is who people looked up to while studying as medics, in the same way puppet-users looked up to Lady Chiyo."

That name means nothing to Hanabi but she decides against asking, instead focusing on her own recovery.

"It just goes to show how much she revolutionized the practice." Sakura stops using her Mystical Palm and turns to the figure staying back. "Alright, you're up."

Naruto is leaning against the wall with his arms crossed and an annoyed expression on his face. He opens his eyes to reveal a blood-red hue instead of the usual blue.

Kurama walks over and sits next to Hanabi. "Hundreds of years of living, of dominating the world, or instilling terror into whatever hapless fool crosses my path. And now I'm to play nurse for a reckless brat?" He whines. "I think I'd rather be back in the Gedo Mazo."

"Yes, yes." Sakura sighs. "You've made your feelings very clear."

"Honestly I didn't know Tailed Beasts were like... this." Ameno motions to Kurama.

Kurama scoffs. "There's so much you don't know, child. How many nations existed before your precious Lands of Wind or Fire, how many times shinobi villages were founded and crumbled before yours. You can't comprehend how much you don't know."

Hanabi stares in disbelief, being taken aback at that voice coming out of Naruto's face.

Sakura shakes her head. "How does Naruto put up with you..."

Kurama turns his head away and places a hand on Hanabi's shoulder, transferring his chakra to her. The girl's robe takes on an orange glow with the usual black markings crossing through it.

Her breath stops for a second when the surge of power washes over her, a feeling unlike anything she's ever felt before. 'With this amount of power, I probably could have fought all the other 32 Genin at once. And Naruto lives with this power all day?' She admires the strength.

In her mind, she hears a deep chuckle. 'This much is nothing compared to the power Naruto and I wield.'

Hanabi finds herself in an unfamiliar headspace, a light white surrounds her in every direction. She looks down and definitely feels like she's stepping on something even when it doesn't look like there's a floor.