Naruto Uzumaki- of the Land of Fire

My Boy

The minute Yuu appeared at the base, I knew something was horribly wrong. Now I stand in the Hidden Leaf hospital, the last place I ever wanted to be, with Yuu and Quinn by my side while Shima stands yelling at several idiot ninja who should've minded their own business. By the time they notice me I've already introduced myself.

"Major Seijuro Atsuhi, of the Land of Fire's Militia, third division. I believe you're keeping one of my men in this hospital."

It seemed like something clicked in the faces of those older few within the room, who I was and whom I worked with and for. A look of skepticism from the man with the silver hair, and that of horror from the old Hokage. Apparently, based on the tales they'd heard they couldn't believe it was me... should I be insulted?

"Pardon the intrusion, but where is my man?" Answer the question before I find out on my own.

"This isn't possible." Still in doubt, old man? Oh, I can see the wheels starting to turn in his head. Maybe if they had looked on the outside instead of on the X-Rays they would've gotten a better idea of who my boy was.

"You said the third division?" Silver-hair asks, I nod. "The division which is made up of former criminals with special skill sets?" I nod again. "Naruto Uzumaki?" Yet again, are they going to get it any time soon?

"Yes, that is who I am here for. Where is he? It's time he returned home."

"I'll take you to him." Thank God for Shima, this is taking too long.

"Wait! You haven't explained anything." It's the blonde haired woman speaking. I don't want to be here, I want my boy and then I want to go home. These ninja are quickly aggravating me. Shima can see it, why can't they?

"What do you need to know before you release him?"

"Release might not be an option, it's too dangerous for him outside the village. I thought the Mizukage told you that?" Silver-hair, again.

"The Mizukage told me it would be a good idea for him to be at base for the time-being, that is all. The base is the best place for him anyhow and that is where he will reside. I'm not saying any differently until I see the man myself."

Before they could say anything else, Shima quickly bolted for the door... only to be stopped by a one-eyed, black haired, old man with two ninja behind him. Well, my day just got worse. Danzo was the last person I'd wanted to see when I came to the village.

"Atsuhi, how nice to see you again. How long has it been?"

"Skip the pleasantries, what do you want Danzo?"

"Let's make an agreement, shall we? You answer all of our questions and we'll let you leave with Naruto. Otherwise you'll need to make hotel arrangements."

I hate this man. He's the only person in the world who can piss me off just by opening his mouth. Nodding my head, I agree to his deal... otherwise we'll never get out of this hell hole. Danzo enters the room fully, finding a seat in the corner next to the Hokage. The Doctor and assistant remain standing by the examination table, silver-hair continues to lean against the wall, while my men and I stand firmly by the door. Discontent is written on all faces.

"So, Naruto Uzumaki is in the third division, is that right? What rank and how?" He doesn't even pause between questions... pushing his luck.

"Yes, Captain Naruto Uzumaki works just under me with the Black Unit." With a raise of his eyebrow, Danzo encourages me to continue, "He came into the unit due to my need for his particular skill set."

"Right, the division for criminals and the unit for those more violent and manipulative ones. In what condition did you find him?"

"He was fixable. More than I can say to how he is now." Stop.

"What prison, and why?" That's none of your business. Stop asking.

"A high security prison in the Land of Iron." Please. No more.

"What about his injuries?" Thankfully, it isn't Danzo who asks. Instead, it's the pink haired female. The idiot should answer these questions, not me.

"Ask Yuu." It's a simple statement, but based on my tone Yuu knew he needed to answer it immediately. I have no more patience left for these people.

"Gaara already told you about the damage to his torso. He was stabbed a few times in prison, other times before we with the militia and working for Gato. He's been blown up a couple of times, explaining for most of the breaks, hearing loss, and some of the brain damage. Been in a lot of fights, more of the breaks. Almost got killed in prison, more brain damage. Anything else?" Yuu explains it nonchalantly, rehearsed a thousand times... the story is a bit more than that.

"How are you going to keep him safe?" It's the Hokage this time.

I answer quickly, clearly aggravated, "Apparently you guys aren't getting it. Naruto Uzumaki is coming with us regardless of how unsafe you think the situation is. As a ward of the state, he is my responsibility and what I say goes. You don't make the decisions, he isn't a ninja. No, he's a criminal with a rap sheet a mile long, he is my responsibility and if he doesn't leave with me then the only place he'll be is back in prison. Have I stated that clearly enough for you to understand?"

Silence.

"Good. Now then, Shima take me to my boy."

A/N: Let me know what you think.