Story: The Greatest Gift, Chapter One
Summary: After Naruto was found in his kitchen, in a pile of blood, Iruka comes to Tsunade's office, and tells her about it. What will she do?
Disclaimer: I don't Naruto, because if I did, Madara would be dead, Naruto would be Hokage, Sasuke and Naruto would fight, Naruto would win, Sasuke would lose, Sakura would realize her love for Naruto, and she would kiss him.
The Hokage's Office
"Hokage-Sama!" Iruka shouted, barging in the door.
"What's wrong?" Tsunade asked, noticing the look on Iruka's face. He had tears in his eyes.
"It's Naruto! He was found in his kitchen in a pile of blood and had deep wounds in his chest, but we're not sure if they were created by him or someone else, because his weapons and other stuff appeared to be missing, and the door was left wide open. Anyway, he's at the hospital." he explained,
Either way the incident happened, Tsunade was not surprised. She sighed, for she wished they would leave Naruto alone. They needed to realize that he wasn't at fault for the destruction of their village. Tsunade got up and headed towards the door.
"Come with me." she said, with a stern expression on her face. Iruka caught up with her, and followed behind.
Konoha Hospital
Tsunade barged in the doors, quickly walking over to the desk. "What room is Uzumaki Naruto in?" she asked.
The attendant setting at the desk, starred at Tsunade. "He is in room 217." she spoke, looking at the chart. By the time she looked up, Tsunade was already half way down the hall.
Once Tsunade got to his room, she asked how bad Naruto's wounds were. The nurse looked up at her, shocked that Tsunade cared about the demon. She was about to say what she thought of him, but remembered that Tsunade was one of the Sannin, and could really hurt her, for she was only an attendant. She'd have no chance against Tsunade.
"They're quite severe, you can look if you want." the nurse offered.
Tsunade pulled Naruto's covers down to his waist. Tears formed in the corner of her eyes. He had four deep stab marks on the left side of his chest, which were still bleeding. It looked as if the attacker was aiming for his heart, but missed every time. Iruka stood there beside her, shocked. He hadn't seen any wounds as severe as that...
"Who brought him here?" Tsunade questioned, checking Naruto's pulse. Iruka turned his attention to her, and remembered something.
"I think It was Kakashi...but I'm not certain." he answered.
Tsunade looked at Naruto again, and decided to heal his wounds. She gathered chakra in her hands, and put them up to Naruto's chest. When she saw it wasn't healing very well, she stopped.
"I need Shizune and Kakashi immediately, Shizune is at the library." she said. "And tell Kakashi this is very important, and if he doesn't come quickly, I'll take all of his damn porn."
Iruka slightly smirked at the thought of how Kakashi would react if his favorite books were taken. Then he rushed out the door, to find Kakashi and Shizune. Tsunade looked at Naruto, then felt his pulse, which was dropping. She couldn't lose him...that was her little brother. or at least, that was the way she felt about him. He had saved her life before...She had to save his...She clenched her fists, and silently cursed the villagers, for it their fault Naruto was in there.
"Naruto, hang in there..." She mumbled. Soon after, Shizune walked in.
"I heard what happened, so I'm here to help." She said. The nurse got up with a limp and left, glaring at them.
Stepping beside the bed, Shizune looked at Naruto in shock, for she was surprised at how deep the stab marks were.
"I need your help healing his wounds." Tsunade said.
Shizune put her hands above Naruto's chest. Tsunade did the same, putting her hands on top of Shizune's hands. Then they combined their chakra together, and with in seconds, Naruto's wounds began to heal.
"Do you know what happened to him?" Shizune asked, curiously.
"No, I'm not certain...but I think it was one of the villagers, one that had no feelings, what so ever, for this boy's life, The boy that has saved their asses from death on several occasions..." Tsunade spoke, in anger.
"I see...Lady Tsunade, have you noticed a change in Naruto?" Shizune asked, remembering that Naruto hadn't smiling as much lately. "Like strange behavior."
Tsunade looked at her, not knowing what Shizune was referring too, but then realized, she was right, Naruto had been acting a little strange...but she hadn't thought about it that much, except, one day, when Naruto was told he couldn't go on a mission with the rest of Team Seven, he didn't even complain.
"You're right...he has been acting a little strange..."
After Naruto's wounds were healed, all that was left was blood. Shizune left, telling Tsunade that she'd be in the library if anyone needed her. Tsunade grabbed several paper towels from the paper towel rack that was hanging above of the sink. She wet them, slightly putting pressure on the them, to drain the water some. She gently ran over Naruto's chest with the paper towels, to sop up the blood. Tsunade decided to stay, because of Naruto, and also Kakashi, who hadn't came yet.
"If he doesn't come soon, I swear I'll-" she started.
"Yo" Kakashi said, walking in the door.
Tsunade looked behind her, with an expression on her face that showed she was pissed...
Kakashi looked at her and automatically noticed the look her face. He decided he didn't want to get on her bad side. She had been known to be able to kill someone with a single finger.
"What a kind gesture..." he mumbled beneath his breath.
"I need to ask you a question..." Tsunade said, closing the door.
Kakashi looked at her, and automatically knew what she was talking about. Tsunade walked over to Naruto, and felt his head, which was burning up. Focusing chakra in her hand, she started to reduce Naruto's fever.
"Have you, by chance, noticed any differences in Naruto?" She asked.
Kakashi looked at her, in surprise. "No...but he has been training harder lately." he answered.
Naruto suddenly sat up, catching the attention of Tsunade and Kakashi. He looked at Tsunade, with eyes full of worry. "Baa-Chan, w-where am I?" he asked.
"You're in the hospital..." she answered, surprised Naruto had already woke up. "Naruto, could you tell me what happened?"
"No...I can't..." Tsunade looked at Naruto, in surprise.
"Do you not trust me?" She asked.
Naruto looked away, not able to say anything, because, unlike what she was saying, he did trust her, alot more than the majority of the village, He couldn't stand the fact that she was doubting that. "That's not it..." he said.
Tsunade gently put her hand on Naruto's shoulder. "Naruto, look at me..." she said. He hesitated, but finally looked.
"I want to help you, but I can't, unless...you tell me what happened."
Naruto turned, facing the wall. "It was a villager...he wouldn't stop...and he called me name after name...I couldn't take it anymore..." Naruto said, not able to finish. "He's the one who stabbed you?" Tsunade asked.
"Yes..." Naruto mumbled. Tsunade looked at him in understanding. It was the villagers after all. They were at fault. She was going to stop them, even if she had to kill them,. They weren't worthy of being called Shinobi if they couldn't even respect a person like Naruto, who had saved their damn lives on several occasions.
"Naruto, I've got to go. but I'm going to discuss this with the village elders, we'll think of something, I promise. Meanwhile, I need you to hang in there. Ya hear me?" Tsunade asked, in concern.
"Whatever..." Naruto mumbled. She looked at him in hopes he would cheer up.
After Tsunade left, Kakashi looked at Naruto and said, "Later, Naruto." Naruto looked up, then at the bed again.
"Don't worry, she'll think of something..." Kakashi said, walking out the door.
Naruto watched him out the door. "I sure hope you're right..." he whispered.
End of chapter
A/N: Please Review, and tell me what you think about it, just please don't be hateful, This IS one of the first fanfictions that I actually put effort into, I need as many tips as possible to make it better.