(A/N: Here's the next chapter of 'Fanning the Flames'. Enjoy!
AlyssaOtaku69: Thanks for the review! It really is sad. In the end, everyone, except for Hashirama, hated Madara's guts. Even Naruto, the person who's supposed to be all about forgiveness and second chances. I'm not saying that Madara didn't deserve to die. But c'mon, if Obito could be forgiven, why not him? They were both practically aiming for the same thing for slightly different reasons. It really is sad.)
Bodyguard
"I'm going to what?"
When Naruko arrived in Granny Tsunade's office, she was expecting to a report about the state of the village or to help repair what was damaged in the war. Maybe even a mission to capture some runaway rogues.
What she received was nothing like she expected. Not even in thousand years. The very thought of it left her frozen in place, her brain unable to comprehend the Hokage's request.
"You heard me, brat, I want you to be the bodyguard for Madara Uchiha."
Tsunade wanted her to be the bodyguard for Madara Uchiha? She wanted her to be the one to watch over the Madara Uchiha? The infamous Uchiha who went toe to toe with the whole Shinobi Alliance to a stalemate for the most part?
Naruko couldn't contain her bewilderment and disconcert any longer. "You want me to guard Madara Uchiha? But… Why me?"
"Well, since you were the one who offered to keep him alive, I see only fit to have you watch over," Tsunade replied. "And besides, you are the only one, not counting Sasuke, who could be a match for Madara should he ever go rogue."
Naruko could somewhat understand Granny Tsunade's reasoning. But her guarding the infamous Madara Uchiha… There's no way she could do it.
However, Tsunade does have her point. She was the one who wanted to spare his life, so it was only natural that she would be tasked with 'babysitting'.
She could only hope that she wouldn't regret her decision later.
(A/N: Well, that's the end of another short chapter. Leave any comments, thoughts, questions, and suggestions in a review, and thanks for reading!)
