Title: Psychic
Summary: Inspired by the song; "They" by Jem. "What would YOU do during a time when you're considered a "freak" and forcefully secluded from society?" After a traumatic event, Naruto's life will change forever.
Disclaimer: I own only the plot of this fanfiction and the characters Yuuga Hisan, Kuromaru Yamaguchi and the Yamaguchi Clan, plus the new evil villain and his "sorceress".
Rating: M for swearing and hinted sexual content, I'm too embarrassed to write lemons! DX
Names: Yuuga means 'Grace' and Hisan means 'Flying' so altogether her full name should mean 'Flying Grace' or something along those lines, correct me if I'm wrong, oh and Kuromaru means "Black King".
The Psychics - Chapter Two
Previously...
The red light above the door, signalling the ongoing operation, faded.
All three looked towards the doorway, the tension rose and after several gruelling moments, it opened. The doctor, a man in his mid forties, walked out with a grim expression.
"The operation was, unfortunately, a success."
Now...
Hiruzen Sarutobi, he had achieved many things in his life, he became the God of Shinobi, he trained under the Shodaime Hokage and the Nidaime Hokage, he raised a decent family and has a powerful son. Yes, Hiruzen achieved many great things.
But that meant nothing to him now.
The news of Naruto's accident had reached him, and the reports of the operation and his condition had left the Old Hokage weeping. Only another orphan girl had bothered to help Naruto, who, by looking at her, wasn't in the best of health.
Naruto had to have his leg amputated, that was one of the reasons why he's been forced into seclusion. The Kyuubi's chakra was incredibly malicious and, if it was used too much in one area – such as his leg – it would started to rot away the flesh and bone itself. When Naruto hit 10, he would be able to take on enough of Kyuubi's chakra to heal any shattered bones.
Naruto's Seal was made to let only small amounts of Kyuubi's chakra out so that it could heal flesh wounds and neutralize the effects of most poisons that somehow got into his system.
Because Naruto was, unfortunately, only 7 years old, he had to have his leg amputated so that the Kyuubi's chakra would rot away the flesh and bone.
Now, he read through the reports of both Yuuga and Naruto.
Yuuga, in the past, had a similar accident to Naruto, however, her wrist bone had been broken and smacked her head on the road – giving her a concussion. She was able to move her body in a way that she only got minor injuries at the last second, her wrist and head and she made sure her body wasn't too tense so there would be less injury, it was something she learned in the academy when she was six.
After the traumatic incident, Yuuga's brain unlocked a part of her unconcious memory, and because of that she unlocked... strange abilities.
By touching another person's skin with her own, Yuuga could absorb people's memories and the person she touched would relive that memory as if it was happening again and, if that person had chakra levels higher than mid-Chuunin level they would fall unconscious.
There was a chance he could gain similar abilities like Yuuga due to the traumatic incident, it was only a small chance, but still a chance.
Sarutobi sighed and called for Kakashi.
"Why is a successful operation a bad thing?"
The doctor sighed at the young girl's question, he really didn't want to be the one to break the news, but sometimes you had to do things you don't like.
"The bone was shattered into tiny shards, for a medic above Jounin level Chakra that is easily fixable, unfortunately, we have no available doctors that have that level of chakra, so..." he sighed and finally broke the news. "We had to amputate his leg, he can never be a shinobi again."
Mikoto and Sasuke winced, that, they both learned at a young age, was one of the most unfortunate things to happen to anyone who aspired to be a shinobi.
"He can still use Genjutsu and Ninjutsu," Yuuga told the doctor who let a sad smile creep across his face, the young orphan girl noticed how bushy his nose hair was... it looked like a bunch of grey and white mice had been stuffed up his nose.
"You need to be able to do the basic 3 shinobi skills – Genjutsu, Ninjutsu and Taijutsu – to pass as a shinobi or Kunoichi and without a leg... that's not possible."
An awkward silence appeared as they stared at each other, unsure as of what to say.
"When can I see him?" The doctor smiled a bittersweet smile at the young girl's question.
"He should be awake by 5pm, I'll make sure to write a notice for you to give to your teacher."
In the Hokage's office, the smoke from Sarutobi's pipe circled around the ceiling and left a smoky smell in the room. The pale yellow walls had some cracks and paint was chipped randomly on the walls and the floor was coated in scratches where prisoners had been dragged to all the Hokages for personal questioning and sentences on their "crimes".
The attack of the Kyuubi had taken a bad turn on the economy and taxes had to be kept low, which meant that funds on building repairs were incredibly low and, was done to meet the practical needs of the shinobi and civilians, making Konoha's buildings rather ugly but practical and safe. The people's pride of their beautiful village had been broken when the taxes had been lowered and they could only spend on practicality rather than both practicality AND tourist attraction.
Sarutobi was nervous, oh, he had a good enough reason to be nervous, he had sent a letter to a... "friend" from Suna who could help Naruto with his problem.
What his "friend" wanted in return was what worried him since he wasn't exactly on the best of terms with his "friend". The Old Hokage sighed.
Kami-sama have mercy on my soul.
Kakashi shuishuned into his office and Sarutobi forced a small smile at the grey haired ANBU. "Ah, Kakashi-kun, I have a job for you for the next 5 years."
Kakashi, who wasn't wearing his ANBU dog mask, frowned. If it was a 5 year long mission it was obvious long, but important, missions rarely lasted for anything over a few months, so what was this mission about?
"As I'm sure you're aware, Uzamaki Naruto is in the hospital and has lost his leg," after Yuuga had carried Naruto to the hospital, the word had spread about the "demon" hurting his leg to the point he couldn't walk and many celebrated, including Kakashi – mentally of course.
"Yes I'm aware, begging your pardon Hokage-sama, but what does Uzamaki-san have to do with this mission?" Kakashi always hide his hatred for the orphan boy, he hated the boy for reminding him of three of his precious people he lost – the boy's behaviour reminded him of Uzamaki Kushina, Uchiha Obito and Namikaze Minato.
Now Kakashi wasn't stupid, he was more than sure that the boy was in some way related to Kushina, mainly because of the sir-names, which are identical, and because he looks hauntingly like his sensei Naimkaze Minato who happened to also be the Yondaime Hokage.
Sarutobi Hiruzen let out an amused chuckle at Kakashi's impatience; "Patience Kakashi-kun, the mission I'm assigning you is to guard Uzamaki Naruto until I have been able to get the solution to Naruto-kun's problem."
"My apologies Hokage-sama, but I can't take that mission," Sarutobi's jaw dropped, Kakashi had never turned down a mission, never!
"That isn't a problem Kakashi-kun, I can assign another, but, may I ask why you refused this mission?"
Kakashi took a deep breath.
"He reminds me too much of Minato-sensei and Kushina-san, Hokage-sama."
Sasuke and Yuuga had to walk to class together since an emergancy meeting in the Uchiha compound occured and Mikoto needed to take part in the meeting so she had Yuuga and Sasuke walk together to the acdemy.
The walk was silent and awkward and both were relieved when they were able to finally get into the classroom and go their seperate ways.
"Hello Uchiha-kun," Mizuki greeted the Uchiha warmly, said Uchiha ignored the supply teacher. Yuuga hoped that the teacher wouldn't notice her as she walked over to her usual seat in the back of the classroom. "Would you care to explain why you're so late Hisan-san?"
Yuuga mentally cursed and kept a calm and aloof expression on her face and gave the note to Mizuki, who was sat at the desk. As she waited for Mizuki to read through the letter, Yuuga took a look at her surroundings.
The classroom, like any ninja building, was painted in a dull yellow colour and the paint was chipped and cracked at random places from age, the wooden desks were worn down and the windows were coated in layers upon layers of finger prints, whoever got the worst scores in the pop quizzes that were going to be given out today would have to clean the classroom.
The air smelt of children's and Mizuki's sweat due to how stuffy the classroom was, the lingering smell of Mizuki's finished coffee waffed into her nose. The green mug had dried rings from where the coffee had been inside it and there were coffee ring stains on the desk along with scattered notes of whatever was going on in the lesson.
"I'm sorry but this isn't good enough," Yuuga turned her head sharly to Mizuki, whose eyes carried and malicious expression in them whilst the expression on his face was schooled into a passive and slightly apologetic looking but stern at the same time, something only a sensei/school teacher could master.
Yuuga's eyes narrowed; "My apologies sir," whatever made Mizuki, who had been neutral towards her until now, act like this was strange worried her. She had a suspicion that helping Naruto had caused this to happen, from what little about him she knew, people avoided him.
He was an outcast just like her, most adults knew about her uniqueness and because it couldn't be explained, they grew to fear and hate her, most Shinobi, especially Hunter-nins and those from the Torture and Investigation Corp found her "uniqueness" useful and a rare gift.
However, Naruto was just a prankster that was socially awkward, he had no spectacular "uniqueness"... or did he? Many would cast him hate-filled glares that wouldn't come from just pranks. And Mizuki was obviously getting supicious and malicious due to being kind to Naruto and associating with him.
Something isn't right. Yuuga thought as Mizuki ordered her to stay behind to clean the classroom, luckily she'd still have time to visit Naruto in the hospital.
Yuuga ignored the sneering faces of her female peers as her thoughts wondered about Naruto.
What's going on with you, Uzamaki?
Kuromaru narrowed his eyes as he noticed how Mizuki treated the girl, he caught a glimpse of malicious intent from the supply teacher and the girl's eyes were narrowed from suspision. The girl, Hisan Yuuga, he was sure was "special" like him, he heard rumours of the accident and now, from Uzamaki's accident.
Unlike them, he's had his "gift" for as long as he could remember, not all that suprising when you have an abusive drunk for a father.
Kuromaru smirked, and the students nearby shivered in fear due to his violent and bad-ass reputation. Let's see what's going on, eh, Hisan? Uzamaki?
It was 4 in the late afternoon, the birds were singing untold stories, the breeze cooled anyone that was hot from the lingering summer weather and the sun beat down on the village.
Naruto woke to the sweet smell of the flower scented wind blowing through the window and to the suffocating smell of medicine and sterile cleaning supplies, his eyes were assulted with white and he could only just feel his body.
Naruto took a moment to regain his barings and his thoughts, remembering that he was in the hospital, he tried sitting up, but to no avail.
They drugged me eh? Dumb-asses. Naruto complained to himself before settling in his bed, he couldn't feel anymore pain in his leg, which was good but he was so numb he could barely move anything but his head, neck and fingers.
Where's Yuuga-chan? Naruto wondered and looked around the hospital room, he noticed no brown haired girls, but he also noticed something he was lacking... most of his left leg.
All Naruto could do was stare in horror at the space where his limb was supposed to be, he felt sick and empty, gone of all hope.
"No... No, no, no, NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" At first his voice was merely a whisper and now, he wailed in horror, loss and pain.
Sarutobi sighed and called his last hope for a body guard for his favourite Jinchuuriki, when said ANBU arrived in a swirl of wind and leaves, the old Hokage was ready to beg for help.
"You called Hokage-sama?"
"Tenzou," the old Hokage said, getting straight to the point, which surprised the ANBU since he expected polite greetings before getting onto the mission. "I need your help to guard Uzamaki Naruto."
Tenzou frowned, wondering why the Hokage would be asking for help, almost as if he was emotionally blackmailing the ANBU into doing a mission. "Of course Hokage-sama, how long is this mission for?"
Tenzou didn't hate Naruto, he was more neutral towards the boy, he didn't consider the boy a monster or dangerous but he didn't approve of Naruto's constant pranks, he was a ninja and needed to act like one, regardless of his age, if he was serious about being a shinobi, he needed to act serious and take it seriously.
The Hokage almost sighed in relief outloud but restrained himself; "Five years, until he gets out of the academy. Also, make sure to stop anyone who may try to poison him or harm him whilst he's volnerable in the hospital." Although Sarutobi wanted to trust the villagers and give them the benefit of the doubt, he knew that he needed to be cautious, people did stupid things in desperate circumstances.
Tenzou bowed to his leader; "Very well Hokage-sama, it shall be done."
With that, Tenzou disappeared in a swirl of leaves and wind.
Meanwhile, in Suna, an old woman sat next to an indoor pond with her brother sitting on the opposite side, a Konoha Falcon sat on her shoulder, waiting patiently for the next message.
The short haired old woman stared down at the letter in her wrinkled hands.
Dear Chiyo-Baa-Sama,
I know we are not the closest of friends, but I must ask a favour from you which I will do anything for.
I need you to make a prosthetic leg for Konoha's Jinchuuriki who lost the majority of his left leg in an accident involving a horse and cart.
I have the measurements below for you to make it.
Yours Sincerely
Sarutobi Hiruzen
Chiyo raised a brow and thought about the request, what good would it do for her to help the goat Sarutobi?
We can make him do the chicken dance in front of his entire people and catch it on film! The random thought made her grin and cackle evilly before she wrote a reply, once the Falcon and her letter had been sent off, she walked towards her workshop.
"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" Everyone in the academy heard Naruto's scream, it startled the teacher and the students.
Following her gut, Yuuga ran out of the classroom and out of the school, ignoring Mizuki's scoldings, and ran towards the hospital.
Her breath scolded her lungs as she ran to the hosptial, her tired legs ached in protest and she tripped more than a few times from when her tired legs would give out on her. She didn't do long distance sprints at all.
What kind of idiot am I for running out of school? Yuuga growled as part of her thought that maybe she was becoming fond of the loud Libran blond. No, I need answers, that's why! Sticking firmly to that thought, she pushed herself to run faster.
Kuromaru ran after the brunette as she charged out of class, he smirked when Mizuki ordered them to get back to class. Pft, as if that would happen. He frowned when he noticed how quick the girl lost stamina. Due to malnutrition like most orphans is the most likely cause.
He followed her until she got to the hospital and she stopped outside the doors, leaning on the wall to catch her breath, her arms shook weakly.
Kuromaru sighed and rolled his eyes, this girl seriously needs to be taken care of. He walked over to her, she didn't notice when he was standing right behind her. "I guess the rumours about Uzamaki are true eh?"
She jumped and turned slowly towards him, her brown eyes shown in wary hostility and she tried, and failed to calm her panting. "Why'd you care?"
Kuromaru smirked and leaned forward, his smirk widened when he noticed her stiffen up but stood strong against his intimidating presence. "Because there's a chance he could be "special" like you and me."
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