In You

by onpenandpaper

Naruto has earned the acknowledgment of the Shinobi World and must now face the responsibility that comes along with it. The war was won, but choices have to be made and things need to be done as another, more pressing challenge looms around the corner. Post war, canonverse

1. In good hands

"Please…. let me be the one for him this time."

There wasn't at all much to explain. She regarded the kunoichi who stood before her, eyes pleading with her hands a tight fist to her chest. Something had changed.

"I know I'm not a medic-nin but I can take care of him, Sakura-san! I want to take care of him, I nee-"

"It's alright, Hinata. I have no doubt you can."

Without another word, Sakura turned and went the other direction, carefully dodging a couple of med-nins carrying supplies. She had been on her way to the tent where Naruto was brought by Sasuke and Kakashi, when she was stopped mid-sprint by the Hyuga heiress.

Hinata was carrying a roll of bandages and a makeshift first-aid kit; probably the ones that could have only been made with whatever was still available. Her hold was tight, almost fearful that someone might snatch away the precious bandages. There was fear in her eyes, but none was heard when she spoke.

Tsunade was sure to have been in the same tent as Naruto; no doubt already administering whatever jutsu necessary to revive her whiskered friend. He was in good hands. Hinata would be there now too. He was in good hands.