Too Much Attention (Naruto x KHR)

CH1 Mindscape and Memories (8)

But what Nana doesn't know, is that, unfortunately, Natsu had heard their conversation. To punish Tsuna for telling mama, Natsu gave Tsuna a nasty beating personally that resulted with a dislocated arm, a broken hand, and five broken ribs.

It was a younger student who found Tsuna surrounded by a pool of blood and called the ambulance.

Nana didn't visit her son that time, thinking it's just a normal beating from the bullies and Natsu was probably the one who called the ambulance. Besides, she was still mad at Tsuna.

Ever since the horrible beating and waking up in a hospital bed with no one around him, Tsuna became silent and cautious around his family. He kept to himself as much as possible, knowing mama doesn't care for him anymore and would feel annoyed if he constantly asked her about this and that. He doesn't tell her about his injuries anymore. He would take care of them himself.

Ever since the car accident and the beatings, Tsuna became extremely scared of Natsu. He doesn't want anymore broken (possibly smashed) bones and murder attempts, so he never told anyone about Natsu's true side. He would just let Natsu do whatever he wanted to as long as he's happy.

To Tsuna, an angry Natsu is almost as scary as an angry mama. He would do everything he can to prevent his brother from being angry and try to murder him again.

The memories ended here. By the end of the scene, Naruto was deep in thoughts. He could tell something was wrong. There's a missing piece somewhere. Only if he could find what the missing piece was, everything would make sense. He just need the key.

First, which is also the one that intrigued him the most: What does Natsu mean by "JUST STOP YOUR DAMN ACT TSUNA"? Wasn't he the one who's acting, not Tsuna?

Second: Why is Natsu so vicious towards Tsuna? Why is he so cold-blooded? They are brothers; they are family. They were born together, lived together. Even if Natsu was filled with hatred, there must be a tiny spark of care inside of him. Where is that care? Why does he act as if he doesn't care for Tsuna's life? Does he really want Tsuna to die?

Third: Why is Natsu so jealous of Tsuna? If the reason he's jealous is that Tsuna gets more attention than Natsu, then he should have reached his goal already. He already turned his mother's attention towards him.

His brother, Tsuna, became 'dame-Tsuna' and was looked down upon by everyone while he became the perfect son in everyone's eyes. What else does Tsuna has that he doesn't? What else is he jealous of? If the reason of his hatred isn't Jealousy, then what is? What is the reason?

Forth: What are Iemitsu and Timoteo hiding? What are their real jobs? Construction workers doesn't go to North Pole and take pictures with penguins. Construction workers don't have money to buy suits and ties. What's their secret?

Fifth: This one has been bugging Naruto a lot. What are 'cars'?

Sixth: In this town they lived in, why are there only civilians? Where are the ninjas? If this isn't a ninja village, ugghh, town, then where was this town located on the map? Every village on the map is a ninja village. So could this town be off the map?

Also, why were they dressed so weirdly? Where were the clans? But knowing Madara, Naruto had a feeling that he's been send to somewhere unexpected.

Last time, Madara send Naruto and Sakura to an alternate universe he created in which everything is switched. Sakura's father is Yondaime. Sasuke is a playboy. Shikamaru is stupid. Ino is shy. Kiba hates dogs and loves cats. Shino is afraid of bugs. Akatsuki were mercenaries.

And most importantly, Naruto, whose name was Menma in that universe, is evil and controls a dark Kyuubi. He later destroyed three-forth of Konoha with one jutsu...

What if he's in another universe? Then everything would make sense. The advanced technologies, the strange way they dressed...

Seventh: Oh and talking about dark Kyuubi, where's Kyuubi?

Naruto sighed. Thinking was never his thing. He's already feeling dizzy from information overload. Oh, how he wished Shikamaru is here! He can probably point out more suspicious spots and create a long list of possible reasons of Natsu's hatred towards Tsuna. Damn, why doesn't Madara sent Shikamaru with him! He needs more brain cells! ARGHH!

Naruto rubbed his temples and exited the room. He needed some fresh air, but too bad, he only received rotten egg smell. Sighing once again dejectedly, Naruto couldn't help but groan as he tramped forward.

Why does everything happen to him? Why can't he have a rest? Why are there always new enemies popping out of nowhere?

First, he killed Orochimaru, then, he just had to come back alive! And not just him, but also the Akatsuki members! Why can't the enemies just STAY DEAD!? Does he have to spent his entire life fighting the same enemies over and over again as some stupid people revived them again and again?! HE WANTED SOME REST!

But maybe, this is his chance for a rest. After all, who knows where he is right now. Maybe Madara had send him to an alternate universe! And in this universe, there is no ninjas, no more enemies hunting for his life! He can finally get a rest for once!

Until people in his universe managed to find a way to bring him back that is, because Naruto has absolutely no idea how to jump from universe to universe. If he wanted to go back, it will either be Madara nice enough to bring him back, or Tsunade baa-chan finding a way with his friends.

Finally, he can have a rest!

Feeling much better, Naruto continued his way forward happily. He hasn't seen any doors yet, so he kept walking and walking until...there! He saw one! There's a dark orange door on the left wall, but it was placed right next to a turning point of the narrow passageway.

Which way should he go?

Walking closer to the turning point, Naruto felt a sense of familiarity rising inside of him. He's been here before. Wherever this turning point led him to, he's sure he had came here before.

Oh well, he'll go explore later. After all, he has all the time in the world to spent.

So Naruto trod closer to the orange door to explore it first, and found a placard placed on the door.

It says: Control Room.

"Control Room? Did that mean I can control this body?" Naruto mumbled curiously, and pushed open the door. Inside was a large screen that was pitch black. In front of the screen is a small table with a microphone attached on top.

"Interesting..." Naruto muttered, tapping the microphone.

Just at that moment, the screen glowed and an image appeared, as if the owner of this body had just woken up...

TBC

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