Invincible - A Naruto Fanfic

Chapter Fifteen

"That chakra," Tsunade's voice trailed off, her face seeming to reminisce about something in the past.

I turn away from her to face back at Kakashi and Sasuke. I felt proud of myself for being able to heal them on my own. A creeping feeling was telling me that it had to do with the Seiji clan, my clan. I'm sure that there is so much more I don't know about them. 

Of course, I know about the spirits that some of the people in the clan possess, but that's only because I've always remembered having Ryujin with me. He explained to me on how a spirit sometimes chooses someone from our clan to pair their soul with from the moment they're born. But sadly it seemed that even his memory was wiped. Before six years ago even a great spirit like himself could not tell me what had happened to me and the clan. 

"Who are you really, Tsunade?" I ask, curious as to why Naruto would go out on a journey to find her.

"Jiraiya had some foolish notion that I would be a better Hokage than him," She said sounding almost cynical.

"Hokage?" I quickly turn to her, surprised. She was the next Hokage? Does this mean that I can trust her? That she could help me? 

"I have another patient to see, but I want a word with you later."

And with that, she leaves the room, the girl Shizune following close behind. I couldn't agree more with you, I thought in my head forgetting I wouldn't get a response. Frowning I try and not let it bother me any more than it already was. Stupid stupid Ryujin. I can't believe he left me all alone like this!

Leaving the hospital I walk the town's streets, kicking a stone mindlessly. It felt empty without Ryujin. He has always been there for me, always. Where did you go? I look up towards the sky, the sun was fading behind the horizon casting shadows across the town. Almost peaceful if you ask me, but what was peace? This world didn't know such a thing. It was filled with darkness, with evil consuming people.

Then I felt it. A shiver ran down my spine, my heart racing faster than it ever had before. He was here. I could feel his presence close, too close. I don't know what to do. For once I was completely alone and afraid. Without Ryujin I felt useless. At least with this, with this man who was made from pure hatred.

I ran. I ran as fast as I could to the Hokage tower, hoping, praying that Tsunade would be there. Or even the old man Jiraiya! I didn't care. Someone needs to help me. I hated saying or even thinking that I couldn't fight this myself but it was the truth. I could feel that mans power, his darkness. It ate away at my soul, tempting me to follow him into the darkness. 

No! I would never succumb to him. I would rather go out fighting then be near this man. This feeling only became stronger the more I ran. He was chasing me, playing with me like a game. Maybe this has always been his game? 

Jumping up I launch myself through the Hokage's window, tumbling in with broken wood pieces surrounding me. I was frantic, standing up immediately to look for Tsunade.

She was already standing up from her desk, Shizune looking like I scared the life out of her. Poor girl. 

"Help me," I say racing over to Tsunade, grabbing her hands while I look back and forth between here and the broken window.

"Calm down," She says looking unused to these type of situations.

Realizing I wasn't being myself I let go of her hands and took a deep long breath. Having a hot-head won't help me accomplish anything. I need to keep it cool, figure this out logically so I can beat this guy into the ground.

"Only the last Hokage knew my secrets, can I trust you?" I ask, panic still flitting through my eyes.

She nods, her face stone cold and calculative.