Tsunade checked his body for any external injuries. Then she checked for internal injuries. She detected a few in the brain, but she knew well not to try to mess with that. No one, no matter how smart or talented they are with medicine and the human body, actually knew how another person's brain worked. If they were genius enough they could figure out their own brain, and if they were talented enough they could cure any problem. Tsunade happened to be one of those individuals. But messing with another's brain would only make things worse, if it didn't kill them.
She placed a hand on his forehead and studied his brain a little more. There was nothing wrong with it physically, but there was a bit of chakra that seemed to cut off circulation in some places. This meant that he wouldn't have complete control of his thoughts and actions all the time. Being careful to not harm anything she followed the trail of the red chakra that seemed to be engulfing his body all the way down to the seal. 'Yes, this problem all has to do with you doesn't it?' She glared at the seal. She placed both hands over it and tried to study it as best as possible.
Her eyes snapped wide open and she jumped back a few feet. "Naruto?! What the heck have you been doing to your body and that seal?"
Naruto got up from lying down. "What do you mean? Why is it that I'm the one weakening the seal? How do you know it's not Kyuubi?" He frowned and folded his arms.
Kakashi cut in before Tsunade had the chance to say anything "Naruto, we're not saying you are doing anything on purpose, but if you are stressing your body really far or going through a hard time you need to tell us."
"Tell you?! You want me to tell you if I'm going through a hard time?!" Naruto's anger started to grow. "How about if I tell you when I'm not going through a hard time? How about if I tell you when I do have friends that care and help me along the way? How about if I do tell you when people stop casting glares and insults my way? How about if I tell you when people appreciate what I do for them and not think the worst of me? Because if you want me to tell you that, then don't worry because it hasn't happened yet!" By now Naruto was yelling at both of them and once again his anger was becoming to strong and great.
Tsunade and Kakashi were able to see just how as the anger grew, the seal glowed, and a sense that if they didn't do anything soon to stop this growing anger then they would get a repeat of the last hour. Tsunade lunged for Naruto arms outstretched. She crashed into him and wrapped both arms around him pulling him to her tight. "Shhh... Naruto, don't be upset. There are people that care for you, you just have to look around more and see who they are." She whispered in his ear. "You know I will always be your friend before I am your hokage."
Naruto had relaxed completely in her arms. He hadn't ever felt like this before, tears seeped out of his eyes and he tried to wipe them away, but Tsunade just hugged him tighter and whispered again "This is what it feels like to have an older sister or mother. It's OK to cry, you don't need to be embarrassed."
Naruto was embarrassed; he didn't think it was normal; but if this is what it felt like to have a sister or a mom, he wasn't going to let the chance slip by. Any family feelings he could get he treasured them and remembered them always (except when he's mad of course).
After he calmed down Tsunade release him and took a step back. "Well your outburst there actually helped a bit. I understand more of what the problem is now." Naruto dried the remainder of his tears and looked up at her in question. "When your negative feelings seem to reach a high level you lose control to yourself and some how, I suppose you unconsciously seek inner power for comfort, but that's caused you to turn to the Kyuubi for help and it's weakened the seal."
Naruto furrowed his eyes as he took his time to understand what she was saying.
"I can strengthen the seal, but I can't completely reseal it without sacrificing my life. In the end, you Naruto, will need to work on controlling your emotions and feelings so that they don't let the Kyuubi free."
As Tsunade and Kakashi spent a few minutes reading the scroll she had brought, and figuring out how to use, and which seal to use, Naruto's mind wandered.
'I need to start being more responsible. I can't just be physically strong, I need to be emotionally and mentally strong. I guess I should stop letting other people control my emotions so much. Maybe I should retain a more solemn attitude until I can keep a better hold on myself.' A mental image of Sasuke's stoic and solemn face came to Naruto's mind. Followed, was an image of him standing right next to him with the same expression. Naruto burst out laughing. Tsunade and Kakashi shot him strange looks and he stopped, though when they turned away he started snorting quietly. 'Nah, That would be dumb and annoying. Ah what the heck. I'll figure out what to do. Maybe I should relax more and have more fun.'
'Who would want to have fun with me? Not Sakura, I ask her everyday. Maybe Shikamaru? But looking at clouds aren't always fun. Kiba and I would just fight. Shino reminds me of Sasuke. Hmm... probably the thick eyebrows guy, who else? Ah! Hinata! She never really seems to be that busy.'
Tsunade and Kakashi finished their reading and Tsunade turned to Naruto. Half an hour later she had successfully strengthened the seal on Naruto's stomach. She gave Naruto's head a quick pat, but then she had to leave to attend to hokage duties. Kakashi helped Naruto into his shirt and then walked him home.
"Ahhh! I feel a lot better now." Naruto smiled as walked alongside Kakashi.
"Is that so?" Kakashi replied
"Yup! I'm not having all my Chakra sucked up and I can feel it again."
Kakashi thought about what Naruto just said. 'Hmm... so if the seal weakens, Naruto's chakra automatically goes into keeping it back. I wonder if he did that himself somehow, or if the Fourth had arranged the seal that way should it become weaker.' "Hey Naruto. What do you say to a bowl of Ramen?" Kakashi looked at the boy and was surprised to see a bit of a frown on his face. Kakashi rolled his eyes. "OK. What do you say to bowls of Rame-" Before Kakashi could even finish he was tackled from the side.
"Woohoo! Thanks Kakashi-sensei!" Naruto let go of his sensei and ran all the way to the ramen stand. Kakashi got up, shook his head and followed. When he got there Naruto had already ordered himself a bowl and was talking to Iruka who happened to be there. He sat on the other side of Naruto and the three engaged in conversation.
After Naruto had finished off 6 bowls, he thanked Kakashi a lot and then excused himself and took off. Kakashi and Iruka were a bit surprised to see him leave so abruptly, but when they saw him call out to some of the other gennin's they left it be. Having nothing else much to do the two talked with each other.
cdkobasiuk – Sasuke's not going to tell Sakura everything. He's not a blabbermouth. However he will be friendlier to her and Naruto and maybe socialize better.
Toki1 – Glad you liked this chapter. What did Tsunade say? Well I really don't know Tsunade's mind too well to know what she said, but whatever it was it worked, neh?
SilverBlueEnchantress – I updated! It just took a long, long time. I didn't update earlier because I hadn't had too many reviews and I thought people just really weren't interested.
InuYahsa-gal-97 – Glad you thinks it's cool. Out of curiosity what does the 97 number stand for?