-Artoria POV-
When waking up i took a bath made breakfast and knocked on Naruko's Door. When no response came i opened the door to see why and was glad that she's alright, as i saw that she was merely asleep and guessed that she was still tired from being chased and her crying last night.
Waking her gently. she slowly opened her eyes But when she spotted me she was immediately awake.
"T-t-that w-wasn't a dream?" she asked confused as she thought that she was merely dreaming.
"You aren't dreaming" I pinched her after saying that.
"OW! why'd you do that" Her holding her pinched cheeks.
"See you felt pain so this isn't a dream, Now get up Dinners gonna get cold." I left after saying that.
After Breakfast was finished i looked at Naruko and said in a serious tone.
"Do you wish to know why you are hated by the village?"
"Y-yeah... do you know why?" she looked at me with hope at why they keep calling her a demon and etc.
"Yes i do.it's because The Nine tailed Fox is Sealed Inside of you." I said Bluntly.
-Naruko POV-
"Yes i do. it's because The Nine Tailed Fox is Sealed Inside of you" When i heard this I immediately started shaking. thinking i misheard her i asked what she said as i thought that she said it incorrectly.
"You Have The Nine Tailed Fox Sealed inside of you. And before you go thinking that you're the Nine tails then No, You and the Ninetails are separate people. You are the Guard and The Ninetails is the Prisoner." When hearing that i calmed down a little but still scared that theres still a chance that it'd still be able to get out.
-Artoria POV-
I noticed that she still looked scared knowing that she's probably thinking that Kurama has a chance of getting out of her Seal.
"If you want we could meet the Ninetails himself so you yourself know whether to believe that he is an actual demon or not. Because i really don't believe in Rumors as i rather see it than hear it" I just said all those things to see how'd she react to it.
"Wha-What i-i don't want to i-im scared of what it'll do to me..." She looked Frightened by the thought so i just dropped the subject and asked her.
"Do you wish to go back in Konoha where everyone hates you or stay with me and so i can train you so that you can protect yourself from harm." I looked at her in the eyes when saying that.
"B-but Jiji doesn't hate me like the villagers!" She said with certainty that was going to break when hearing my next words.
"Your Jiji is the 3rd hokage. You may not know it but your Jiji has known of what was happening to you as he was watching it himself with his crystal ball with the Anbu's 'guarding' you, he is making sure you stay loyal to the village since he doesn't want his Jinchüriki to be disloyal to him and wants you to listen to everything he says without question." I stated and merely looked at her with a blank look knowing she'd try to deny it.
"Y-You're l-lying th-there's no...no......way..." every word she says keep getting lower and lower and her face changing into a Horrified and Despairing look.
"How about i show you the memories of your jiji and see if he really cares for you or just see's you as a tool for the village" looking at her for her answer.
Now you're thinking on how i have his memories. Well i met the third when i wanted to be a permanent citizen there and i needed to meet him, we talked and shook hands but he didn't notice that i had a seal in my palm taking bits of memories of what he thinks of Naruko. Seals OP.
-Naruko POV-
"Y-You're l-lying th-there's no...no......way..." every word im saying keeps on getting lower and lower and my face changing into a Horrified look.
Remembering that she was always saved when she was about to get killed or times when he somehow knows that I'm upset because whenever im sad he appears making me happy and more grateful for him.
'I-is it true th-that his only using me. d-does h-he also h-hate me like t-the v-villagers' i was on the verge of crying even thinking about it, that my jiji is only using me.
"How about i show you the memories of your jiji and see if he really cares for you or just see's you as a tool for the village" i gained a bit of hope thinking that he doesn't hate me and that she was wrong.
Y-Yes" When saying that i saw a strange marking on her palm touching my forehead gaining the memories of jiji of how he spied on me waiting till i get upset so he could cheer me up so he could try and manipulate me and the times on how he hated me by killing his successor and etc.
Even though i know that he doesn't hate me and hated the Ninetails, it still hurts seeing that he was only using me, so i cried and felt myself getting hugged so i cried more falling asleep.
-Artoria POV-
When she cried i hugged her, Making sure that she knows that she isn't alone. A minute pass and she fell asleep so i brought her to her room and putting her to bed and making sure she's comfortable.
I slept next to her while hugging her knowing that she won't be the most happy and jolly child anymore as it was a mask that finally broke when she saw how the 3rd only tried and manipulate her.
When the next day arrived i looked at Naruko's sleeping face noticing some tears falling so i removed them with my thumb and kissed her forehead unconsciously making her smile which in turn made me smile.
I did the morning ritual and woke up Naruko telling her breakfast is ready while heading downstairs waiting for her, After finishing i asked her.
"Well, will you return to the village or stay here." She looked at me with a determined face.
"I'll stay here afterall they don't want me and only wants to use me." she said in a saddened tone whiched made me hug her and calmed her down while stating that she will start training tommorow.
(Im smorter than you you gomachaki spot the fake i forgot about this fanfic not gonna lie)
