Okay everyone. Here's chapter seven. I hope you all like it, and all that jazz.
To my anonymous reviewer chaRM, my paragraphing skills are not the best, but if I started a new line for every person who talks there wouldn't be any paragraphs. LOL!
UPDATE: I'm hopefully getting closer to changing my paragraphing system. Hopefully, my editing is a lot better now.
To my anonymous reviewer Megan Price. Thanks for the review (of course) and I'm glad you liked the plot twist.
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Lost.
Chapter Seven – A Revelation Exposé.
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Tsunade hated to look at the letter she'd found. It had been where Itachi had told Naruto it would be. She opened it that morning, feeling like she was about to seal someone else's fate.
To My Successor.
I'm growing older, and as things stand I doubt I will be choosing the next Hokage. Whoever you may be, congratulations on the post. With this job, however, comes great responsibilities. There is a book of records from all of the events I am about to tell you, in a book, hidden in a cavity behind the picture of the fourth Hokage.
Firstly, Naruto Uzumaki, Konoha's well known Jinchuriki, is the child of Kushina Uzumaki, a former Ninja of Uzushiokagure, who joined Konoha's forces, and Minato Namikaze, the fourth Hokage. On his eighteenth birthday, he must be told. However, if you choose to tell him earlier I will leave it to your discretion. He was given his mother's maiden name as requested by the council, because of a statement made by Fugaku Uchiha. He stated that letting people know the Hokage had created a Jinchuriki out of his own child, would make us look weak in the eyes of the other nations. Of course I knew it was because he didn't want his old rival to have any more of an advantage in death over him. Naruto's father's estate has been left in trust with Jiraiya to be looked after until his eighteenth birthday. Everything that he could ever need or want is provided for.
Another matter is the massacre of the Uchiha clan. Itachi Uchiha told me of what he had done. While he killed his own family members, he was a child, and wanted to protect his brother, who I have been told, was made a Jinchuriki for the Goyubi. Fugaku Uchiha and the others who participated in that ritual would have been executed for such a practise in this case. To make a Jinchuriki to boost the power of your own clan is not acceptable in Konoha. On Sasuke's eighteenth birthday, he is to be told the truth of what happened to his family. Also he is to be told about what is sealed within him. Everything that happened has been written in a report by a medic of high calibre who was sworn to secrecy. All examinations proved that Mikoto Uchiha died by the hand of her own husband. Itachi didn't want his brother to know about his family. He wanted to leave Sasuke's innocent outlook of his family intact.
Also Sakura Haruno, the adopted child of the Haruno sweet shop owners, is the child of Kakashi Hatake and Rin Nohara. Rin was killed on a mission, and one of her subordinates bought the child back. Rin asked that Kakashi be told about his daughter. But her teammate, Nirobu Uchiha, took Sakura to his friend's home, as his friend and his wife were unable to have children of their own and I was not given the information until I placed her on Kakashi's squad. Her adopted father told me the truth of her paternity and at that point I didn't feel I could destroy a child's whole outlook of life. I wished to protect Sakura Haruno, and so I didn't tell her the truth, but I informed her adoptive parents that she would stay on Kakashi's squad so that she could know her biological father in some small role. Telling Kakashi would've made the situation worse at this point. Once again, I do not know how situations will have changed at the time a successor is chosen for the role of Hokage. So I will leave this information in your hands.
There are several other pieces of information in the record book I've left behind. There are many things that cannot be explained by a simple letter. I wish you the best of luck and I shall leave you with these last words. Being Hokage is not just about doing what you think is best, but also what is right, no matter the situation.
Yours Sincerely,
Hiruzen Sarutobi, Sandaime Hokage.
Tsunade sighed. "How in the name of God am I supposed to tell these kids this stuff, and not tear their whole world apart?" Tsunade questioned out loud. She found the book quickly after that. The reports of the Uchiha clan were extensive. It appeared that Mikoto had been killed trying to shield someone. Tsunade guessed it must have been Itachi. Tsunade remembered Mikoto as a good, kind woman, who wouldn't hurt a soul. Fugaku and the other members of the Uchiha clan had been killed by Itachi. But he'd admitted to doing that. Tsunade sighed as she'd read over those reports. "He was just twelve years old and he made a terrible choice to protect his brother." Tsunade thought. She also wondered what she would've done in his situation. She quickly removed herself from that train of thought. She knew it would only hurt her to think about it. Of course, she read through the reports on Rin Nohara's death. Rin Nohara had been run through, deflating one of her lungs, and puncturing one of the main arteries to her heart. The medic who treated had just enough time to perform a caesarean and save her child, who Rin had named Sakura. The baby was healthy, and after holding her child once, Rin Nohara slipped away, from blood loss to her heart. She had revealed the father of her child to be Kakashi Hatake in a personal diary that had been bought back with her belongings. Tsunade sighed sadly to herself as she pondered the fate of her younger apprentice. Rin had been a medic-nin, so Sakura's talent for it was not a surprise. In fact it was more explainable then it had been before with Sakura having no ninja parents. She knew that she had to tell Sasuke about his hidden past. Should the Goyubi decide to try and control it's host then Sasuke wouldn't have a chance of fighting back without foreknowledge. So despite how negative the reaction she might get, telling Sasuke was something she had to do. Tsunade also had to think about what to say to Sakura and Kakashi. After all, Sakura's 'parents' had disowned her. Sakura had no one. The idea of her apprentice being alone in the world when she didn't need to be, weighed heavily on Tsunade's heart. She decided that she should also tell Sakura and Kakashi what she had found out. Naruto however, she knew she couldn't tell yet. Not until he remembered who he was fully. He needed to have a full memory and no distractions before she could tell him the truth about his parents. "I don't want to damage him more then he already is damaged." Tsunade thought to herself sadly. She saw Jiraiya hop in through her window. "Jiraiya, go and get Naruto, Sakura, Sasuke and Kakashi. Bring them here. Take Kakashi, Sakura and Sasuke to stay with Shizune until Naruto and I have talked. Then I want you to send Kakashi to me after I've spoken to Naruto." Tsunade stated boldly.
"What did you read?" Jiraiya asked. Tsunade showed Jiraiya the letter and book. Jiraiya's eyes went wide, as he let out a low whistle through his teeth. "Sarutobi-Sensei definitely knew how to keep a secret. This book holds all the dirty dealings of the Uchiha clan before Itachi wiped them out." Jiraiya stated.
"That's not all it holds." Tsunade said softly.
"I know. I'll go and get them." Jiraiya said kindly. He left, letting Tsunade go back to her thoughts. There were many things in that little book that she needed to ponder over.
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Kakashi was watching his students sparring in the Uchiha compound's training ground. Naruto had improved a great deal, but he was careful how he attacked his teammates. Sakura came and sat down next to Kakashi to watch her two male teammates spar. "Kakashi-Sensei? Do you think we can ever get back to the way we were before?" Sakura asked softly. Kakashi ruffled Sakura's pink hair.
"We'll never get back to exactly the way we were Sakura. But we'll be closer. I think that's somehow better." Kakashi replied. Sakura smiled softly, and Kakashi was reminded of his late teammate. "I wonder what you would've been like now Rin?" Kakashi asked in his mind.
"What're you thinking about Sensei?" Sakura asked.
"Nothing much Sakura. It appears we have company." Kakashi replied, as he felt the presence of another chakra. Sasuke and Naruto also noticed, and the group turned to see Jiraiya turn up.
"Hi Jiraiya-San." Sakura said cheerfully.
"Hey Ero-Sennin!" Naruto yelled.
"Don't call me that Gaki!" Jiraiya yelled back. Naruto smirked.
"What's wrong JIraiya-San?" Kakashi asked.
"Tsunade wants to see you all. So, I'm being the errand boy and coming to find you." Jiraiya stated irritably. The group all made their way to the Hokage tower and Jiraiya stopped outside Shizune's office. "Kakashi, Sakura, Sasuke, you guys wait here for a minute. Tsunade wants to speak to Naruto first." Jiraiya told them. Naruto gulped slightly. The others waited with Shizune, while Naruto was escorted to the Hokage's office. When they walked in, Tsunade looked at Naruto softly. The first thing she did was walk up to the boy and hug him. Naruto found himself hugging Tsunade back.
"It's been so long Naruto. How are you doing Gaki?" She asked gently. Naruto smiled at the blond female.
"I didn't know I missed you so much until I remembered you Baa-Chan." Naruto said softly. Tsunade smiled and her eyes went teary. She shook her head to get rid of her tearful expression then her face turned serious.
"I know you want to tell me something, but I already know." Tsunade said kindly.
"How?" Naruto asked.
"I found a letter from Sandaime. He was very specific. Also, Jiraiya heard your conversation." Tsunade said pointedly. Naruto pouted and gave Jiraiya a slight glare.
"So, you were following me last night." Naruto stated.
"Well your friends were worried that you were in danger. Tsunade was worried you were in danger. I was worried about you Gaki. It made sense to follow you just in case." Jiraiya said. Naruto shrugged.
"That saves the horrible conversation I was worried about having." Naruto said mischievously.
"I will need to tell Sasuke. You do realise that Naruto?" Tsunade asked.
"I knew it would be up to you. Itachi asked me not to tell Sasuke. But I told him that I couldn't stop you if you chose to." Naruto replied.
"You're cleverer then we give you credit for Gaki." Tsunade said softly.
"You want me to tell Sasuke to come in?" Naruto asked.
"No. Tell Kakashi I want to talk to him first. I found out a lot of things from the letter I got from my old Sensei." Tsunade replied. Naruto nodded and left the room.
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Kakashi watched as Sakura and Sasuke just looked out of the window. He heard the door open. "Kakashi-Sensei?" Naruto questioned quietly.
"Yes Naruto?" Kakashi asked.
"Tsunade Baa-Chan wants to talk to you." Naruto replied. Kakashi nodded and got up, leaving his students to their own devices. He walked into the office, wondering what Tsunade might want to speak to him about.
"Kakashi, you might want to sit down." Tsunade told him.
"I'd rather stand." Kakashi replied. Tsunade sighed.
"The first thing I want to ask is does Sakura have any contact with the Harunos?" Tsunade asked.
"No. They disowned her, and haven't spoken to her, since I took her to gather her things from her room there. They seem to have adopted another child, as a replacement I suppose." Kakashi answered.
"How much do you know about your late teammate, Rin Nohara's death?" Tsunade asked.
"She was sent on a yearlong mission. Six months later, her team returned. I was told she'd been killed. I..." Kakashi trailed off. "I hate thinking about Rin's death. Why does she have to ask this now?" Kakashi thought to himself. "Tsunade-Sama, what has this got to do with Sakura?" Kakashi asked.
"There were a few things you weren't told about her death. She was indeed killed on her mission. Just before she died, a doctor performed a caesarean, and saved her child. A daughter that she named Sakura." Tsunade said. Kakashi's eyes went wide.
"What?" Kakashi looked at Tsunade with not only confusion but anger. "What are you talking about?" Kakashi asked.
"Rin left this village pregnant. She didn't tell anyone until she was injured, fatally. She knew she would die, and asked for the child she was carrying, to be saved. One of her team members, Nirobu Uchiha, bought the child back here. He gave her to the Harunos who were unable to have children of their own, and who he was great friends with. This was against Rin's last wishes." Tsunade told Kakashi slowly.
"A child? Rin had a… child?" Kakashi found himself stuttering as he sank down into a chair. "Haruno? Sakura is Rin's daughter?" Kakashi burst out.
"Rin's last wish was that Sakura be given to her father." Tsunade said softly. Kakashi blinked in confusion. "She named you as the father Kakashi. I need to know if that's possible." Tsunade asked. Kakashi felt like he'd gone into a daze.
"Me and Rin… that only happened once… we both agreed we shouldn't have. We… She was pregnant? Why didn't she tell me?" Kakashi questioned in his mind. "Yes. It is more than possible." Kakashi said softly. "Sakura's my daughter?" Kakashi questioned silently. Tsunade nodded.
"I didn't want to tell her until I knew all the facts Kakashi. I think she deserves to know the truth about herself. What I want to know from you now is will you accept or reject her?" Tsunade asked. Kakashi growled angrily under his breath.
"I would never reject my own child Tsunade-Sama. If I had known I had a child, I would've spent every day of my life raising her. I want to know how Rin's wishes were forgotten in all honesty?" Kakashi questioned.
"It appears that it was Nirobu Uchiha who ignored her wishes. By the time Sandaime knew that she was your child, she'd already called the Harunos her parents for twelve years." Tsunade replied.
"What?" Kakashi asked. He was even more confused.
"When the Harunos found that Sakura had been placed on your team, they wanted for her to be put in a different squad. They knew you were her father biologically. Nirobu Uchiha must've told them. But they didn't see fit to tell you themselves. They didn't want her growing an attachment to you I suppose. Sandaime said that you and she should know each other, even in some small way. After all, they'd robbed you of the chance to be a family. That doesn't have to be the case anymore Kakashi." Tsunade told the silver-haired Jounin. Kakashi nodded with certainty.
"How am I going to tell her all of this?" Kakashi asked.
"I'll be telling her. This diary was left among Rin's possessions." Tsunade handed a small bag to Kakashi. He handed it back.
"You should give them to Sakura. She'll… she'll want to know about her mother." Kakashi said softly. There was a knock at the door then. Shizune poked her head in.
"Tsunade-Sama, Naruto and Sasuke are having a fight in the office." Shizune stated.
"What? What do you mean having a fight?" Tsunade yelled.
"Well you see, they're... they're throwing paper balls at each other." Shizune replied. She looked as confused as Kakashi and Tsunade felt.
"Are you serious Shizune?" Tsunade asked. Shizune nodded.
"They're balling up paper and throwing it at each other. I've never seen such a strange thing in all my life." Shizune stated. Kakashi stood up and made to leave the room.
"I'll go and deal with them." Kakashi said. A tone of amusement was evident in his voice.
"I bet you will. You'll probably encourage them." Tsunade stated. All three Ninja smirked to themselves. Kakashi left the room then.
"Shizune, can you go and get Sakura please?" Tsunade asked. Shizune nodded and Tsunade prepared herself mentally for what she was about to tell her young apprentice.
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Sakura had been watching her friends have a stupid paper-ball throwing contest for the last twenty minutes. "I've never seen them act like normal kids before." Sakura thought to herself. She saw Kakashi come in then. He gave her the strangest look. "Is something wrong Kakashi-Sensei?" Sakura asked.
"No Sakura. Everything's fine." Kakashi replied.
"Wow! He's acting strange. Why is everyone so weird today?" Sakura thought to herself, as Shizune came back into the room. Shizune gave her a smile.
"Sakura, Tsunade-Sama wants to speak to you." Shizune said softly. Sakura nodded and left the bedlam of the office, where Kakashi-Sensei had just joined in the paper-ball fight. Sakura walked up to the office door and knocked politely.
"Come in!" She heard Tsunade call from the inside of the room. Sakura opened the door and walked in. As soon as she saw the expression on her teacher's face she immediately felt as though Tsunade were about to tell her something extremely serious.
"You wanted to see me Tsunade-Shishou?" Sakura asked softly.
"Yes Sakura. There's something I need to tell you. It would be best if you sit down." Tsunade supplied. Sakura sat down in a chair in front of the desk.
"What's wrong Shishou?" Sakura asked. Her mind darted around all the possibilities.
"There's something very important that I need to tell you and I want you to listen carefully to what I'm going to say." Tsunade said softly. Sakura nodded, waiting for Tsunade to carry on. "This is going to be difficult to tell you, but it's something you need to know. I found a letter from Sandaime. It stated quite a few things that were left to my discretion whether I chose to disclose the information or not. There was a piece of information that pertained to you Sakura. Are you following me so far?" Tsunade asked. Sakura stared at Tsunade with wide eyes.
"Why would Sandaime have information about me? What did I do?" Sakura asked.
"No Sakura you didn't do anything! This is something that was done to you." Tsunade said kindly to her student. Sakura was very confused.
"What was done to me?" Sakura asked. Tsunade sighed.
"The Harunos adopted you Sakura. They weren't your biological parents." Tsunade said softly. Sakura felt sick.
"I was lied to?" Sakura asked.
"Yes. Your mother was a Ninja of this village. A medic-nin just like you. Apparently, she was very good at medical ninjutsu." Tsunade said kindly.
"Who was she?" Sakura asked.
"Her name was Rin Nohara. She left this village on a yearlong mission, but she didn't know she was pregnant when she left. She was fatally injured six months into the mission. She told one of her teammates of her condition, and a medic delivered you by caesarean. You were healthy, but Rin died very shortly after holding you. She named you Sakura and asked that you be given to your father." Tsunade said softly.
"My father?" Sakura asked.
"Sakura, Rin used to be on the same Genin squad as your Sensei, Kakashi. It's him she named as your father." Tsunade said softly. Sakura felt like the whole world had stopped spinning.
"Is it true?" Sakura asked.
"Kakashi was just as shocked as you are when I asked him. He never knew that Rin was pregnant. But he said it's more than a possibility." Tsunade told her young student. Sakura blinked and looked down at the floor shakily.
"Did he not want me? Is that why I got adopted?" Sakura asked softly.
"No Sakura! Don't think that. Kakashi didn't even know you were his child until today. He told me that if he had known he would've raised you himself. He thought you were really their child Sakura." Tsunade said softly. Sakura felt tears come to her eyes.
"Why wasn't I given to him then?" Sakura asked. "Why was I lied to?" Sakura added. Tears streaked down her cheeks. She looked at Tsunade, begging for an answer.
"The teammate of your mother's that bought you back to Konoha, his name was Nirobu Uchiha. He decided on his own to give you over to the Haruno family. He never told anyone about your parentage apart from your adopted parents. Why they never told anyone? I don't know the answer to that Sakura. You'd need to ask them that yourself." Tsunade said softly.
"Can I talk to Kaka- I mean to my father for a minute? I guess that's what I should call him." Sakura uttered.
"Sure. I'll let you two talk, by yourselves for a minute." Tsunade said softly. Sakura nodded, and she watched, as Tsunade got up from her desk chair. She walked over to the door. "Sakura?" Tsunade said before she opened the door.
"Yes Tsunade-Shishou?" Sakura asked.
"That pack on the table belonged to your mother. Kakashi thought you might want to have it. It was what was in her pack on her last mission. It includes a diary." Tsunade replied gently. Sakura nodded and picked up the pack, holding it to her chest.
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Kakashi had finally gotten Sasuke and Naruto to stop acting like little children. They'd finally finished their paper-ball fight. The two boys were grinning at each other stupidly. "What's wrong with you two today? Normally you fight like a pair of dogs over a bone! Today you're goofing around like a pair of children!" Kakashi exclaimed.
"There's nothing wrong with enjoying life Sensei." Sasuke said mockingly.
"Yeah Kakashi-Sensei! You never know when things might change!" Naruto stated. Kakashi couldn't deny that fact. That was when Tsunade came in. She inclined with her head towards the door, and that was all Kakashi needed to know. He sighed as he walked towards Tsunade's office and opened the door. He saw Sakura sitting on the chair in front of Tsunade's desk. She looked dazed and was hugging Rin's pack to her chest. Tears streaked down her cheeks. Kakashi felt his instincts as a teacher, let alone a parent, take over. He walked over and knelt in front of Sakura.
"Sakura?" He questioned softly. She blinked a little and then looked at Kakashi.
"Why did everyone lie to me?" She asked softly.
"I don't know Sakura. But I'll find out. I promise Sakura. I promise you I'll find out why this happened." Kakashi said softly. Sakura nodded.
"So, you're my father huh Sensei? Am I supposed to call you Dad? Father? Or Sensei?" Sakura questioned.
"You can call me whatever feels natural to you Sakura. I don't want to push you to call me Dad. I've missed… your whole life." Kakashi looked down at the floor saddened.
"So, it really wasn't that you didn't want me?" Sakura asked. Kakashi looked back up at Sakura. He could see that fear in her eyes. The fear of complete rejection. Kakashi gave Sakura a smile.
"No. It was never like that Sakura. If I knew I had a child I would've been looking after you. I wouldn't have allowed the Harunos to take you." Kakashi said softly. Sakura nodded her head shakily and threw her arms around Kakashi's neck. She held on to him tightly as she sobbed. Kakashi hugged her back, knowing she was relieved that she hadn't been rejected twice in her lifetime. She also knew that she had family that cared about her. It made a difference for him as well. To know he had a child brought out a feeling inside of him that he'd never before experienced. "I'll make sure you're safe Sakura, no matter what." Kakashi thought to himself.
"Kaka- I mean, Dad. I think we need to go and visit the people that called themselves my parents." Sakura said softly. Kakashi smiled.
"We'll go and do that, whenever you're ready." Kakashi said kindly. Sakura nodded and looked at the pack sadly.
"Will you tell me what she was like?" Sakura asked.
"Of course I will. Whenever you want." Kakashi replied. Sakura nodded her understanding, as she stood up.
"I want to see Sasuke and Naruto." She said softly. Kakashi placed a hand on her head and ruffled her hair gently.
"Let's go then." Kakashi replied, and the pair left the office.
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Tsunade looked at Sasuke. "Sasuke, I need to talk to you once Kakashi comes back in here with Sakura." Tsunade stated.
"What did I do?" Sasuke asked, somewhat childishly.
"You didn't do anything Sasuke. But what I'm going to tell you is probably going to be a shock." Tsunade replied. Sasuke nodded his understanding, and at that moment, Kakashi and Sakura came back into the room. Sasuke looked at Tsunade in confusion. "Come on Sasuke." Tsunade stated plainly. Sasuke walked off with Tsunade and headed into her office. Leaving the others behind.
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Tsunade noticed the way Sasuke looked at her as she sat down. She gestured for him to do the same. He sat down as asked, wondering exactly what Tsunade wanted to speak to him about. "Sasuke, there are some things that have been bought to my attention that I feel you should know about." Tsunade said gently. Sasuke looked at Tsunade suspiciously. "Your brother had a specific reason for killing your clan members Sasuke." Tsunade started. Sasuke bristled at the mention of his brother.
"I know! He told me! He wanted to test his own potential!" Sasuke exclaimed.
"Sasuke he lied about that." Tsunade stated.
"What?" Sasuke asked. Confusion laced his voice.
"He told you he killed the clan for that reason to protect your view of your family." Tsunade said softly.
"Why would he do that? What need would he have to lie about something like that?" Sasuke yelled. Tsunade sighed.
"Sasuke, when you were born, your father did something that is considered illegal by the standards of this village. That's not just me and the Council. It includes the citizenry and Shinobi of Konoha as well." Tsunade stated. Sasuke stared at Tsunade, confusion clearly written on his face. "Sasuke... your father created a Jinchuriki." Tsunade told Sasuke. Sasuke blinked.
"Why would he do that?" Sasuke asked.
"For power. For his own ends. He wanted a weapon to control." Tsunade replied.
"My father wasn't like that!" Sasuke yelled.
"On the contrary Sasuke, I have to tell you that is exactly what your father was like. You are the Jinchuriki he created Sasuke. He sealed the five-tailed bull, Goyubi, within you. Your brother admitted it to Sandaime, after he murdered the clan members. He killed them because of a plot to get rid of you." Tsunade said softly. Sasuke shook his head in disbelief. "I'm truly sorry to tell you this Sasuke. I wouldn't if I could avoid it. Itachi lied to you about the murder of the clan to protect you from the fact they were planning to kill you. It's the main reason that your father wanted your brother placed in Anbu. So he could cover it up when it happened. Your father decided that you were far too dangerous to keep alive. Your mother had no idea what had been done. She was caught in the crossfire between your brother and father, and it was your father's sword that ran her through." Tsunade said softly. Sasuke felt tears coming into his eyes. He couldn't stop them from spilling over. He was completely breaking down.
"Why? Why didn't Itachi tell me the truth? Why, when he was the brother I adored and looked up to for so long? I never knew the truth!" Sasuke sobbed out. The boy was completely breaking down. Tsunade went to the door and beckoned to Shizune.
"Get Naruto please. Quickly." Tsunade whispered. She looked back to see Sasuke shaking violently, tears streaming down his cheeks. She couldn't blame him. A secret like that being revealed had to do something to your mental stability and Sasuke had had enough of his own issues throughout his life. Tsunade bit her lip anxiously as she saw Sasuke retreating into himself.
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Sasuke was shaking in his seat. Tears pouring down his cheeks, as he sobbed. That was when someone wrapped their arms around him and hugged him tightly. Sasuke looked up blearily to see the bright face of his best friend. "Naruto. I'm a Jinchuriki like you. Why didn't my brother tell me?" Sasuke asked softly. He was in the middle of a nervous breakdown.
"It's alright Sasuke. No matter what happens I'll always be here." Naruto whispered back.
"But I'm a monster!" Sasuke yelled.
"Am I a monster Sasuke?" Naruto asked.
"No." Sasuke replied.
"Then how can you be one?" Naruto asked. Sasuke just hugged Naruto back, tightly, holding on to the only lifeline he had left to sanity.
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Tsunade watched everything occur from the corner of the room, praying that Naruto could help Sasuke through this nightmare he'd been thrust into.
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Okay all, that's the end of this chappie. I hope you all liked it and such. For reference. I can't remember how old Kakashi and Rin were when the Kyubi attacked. I think Rin was still alive at that point. I'm probably wrong. Anywho, this is an AU fic so please don't be too judgemental. Thanks for reading this chapter. Please R&R and tell me what you think.
