Chapter 14 Aftermath
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto and Tales of Symphonia.
Main pairings: Naruto/Sheena Lloyd/Tenten
The village of Konoha was finally saved from danger, all of the monsters were defeated and the mysterious figure controlling the monsters vanished looks like things were finally back to normal. The village was damage because of the monsters attack, a lot of buildings and houses were destroyed while others were burned or burning. Right now the Konoha ninjas were helping to put out the fire, other ninjas have called back the civilians that were taking shelter at the Hokage Mountains. Tsunade has order that the villagers also help in putting the fire out, they weren't the only ones the Symphonia group were also helping the ninjas and villagers. Sheena and Genis were helping a lot, with the young half elf casting water spells like spread and aqua edge and Sheena summoning Undine they were finishing quicker than usual even if she was exhausted from using a lot of mana. The others were also helping Lloyd, Colete, Regal, Presea were using buckets of water to put out any sign of fire from the buildings and Colete was able to put the fire from high places thanks to her angel wings although a lot of the villagers were shocked to see a teenage girl displaying angel wings, some of them thought she had a blood line limit.
The rest of the ninjas that help protect their village from the monsters were also helping with the fire, those were Team Asuma, Team Gai, Team Kurenai, Anko, Nara Shikaku, Yamanaka Inoichi, Akimichi Chouza among others more including some ANBU. Raine decided to joined Sakura at the hospital and help her treat any people that were injured recently, thanks to her healing arts she was able to treat their wounds rather quickly. Sakura was still impressed by the half elf woman's healing abilities, she never thought that she will see a method of healing faster than medical ninjutsu, she wasn't the only one who agree with the pink haired kunoichi but Shizune was rather impressed too by the great power she possess. It only took everyone an hour and a half to put out all of the fire from the buildings, they were all glad that the fight was finally over now the only thing they needed to do is to rebuild the village. Tsunade got reunited with everyone including Lloyd's group, she has order the ANBU to patrol the perimeter of the village to make sure there wasn't any more monsters on sight, she sighed seeing the damage done to the village it was going to take a lot of money so they can repair it to the way it was.
Tsunade saw that the fire was finally put out, gazing back at the rookie nine and team Gai Shizune noticing the damage done to a lot of the buildings was next to her with the pig Tonton . However right now she was not thinking about the damage to the village but rather something else, ever since she has lay eyes on him she has been staring at him for a while. Her heart started beating faster while having some strange feelings developing in her heart, it was impossible to look away from those beautiful baby blue eyes. She sighed happily as she was staring at Regal, the older man has made her feel like she has never felt before not to mention that he was very handsome. She was in awe as she watched at his well tone body, even with his clothing she could tell that he had nice muscles she pretended like nothing happened but Tsunade has noticed her reaction and smirk devilish. Regal realize Shizune staring at him, being a gentlemen and all he smile politely at her and she blushed while trying to look away from him. Regal didn't understood her reaction so he was confuse at her, he thought since he was an outsider from another world she was a little hostile towards him.
Tsunade gaze at the Symphonia group, she wanted answers and she was going to get them" you're all Lloyd and Colete's friends follow me to my office I must speak with you all"
The group nodded having the idea that she wanted to know what was going about like why the monsters attacked the village, Sheena took a step she was about to collapse until someone caught her. When she looked at the person who saved her from falling to the ground she blushed, Naruto was holding to her giving his fox grin she felt a little nervous because of the closeness from their faces. Some of the group were happy, however Zelos was smirking at the scene thinking that his busty companion has a thing for the young blond ninja.
"Easy Sheena you're tire you shouldn't move at all" Naruto said.
The raven haired summoner nodded slowly still blushing at the close contact with the blond ninja" fine I do need some rest I used a lot of my mana"
"Naruto's right Sheena just stay here and wait for us later" Colete said.
"And she's not the only one" Lloyd said looking at the weapons' mistress" the same goes for you Tenten get some rest"
"Yeah that's a great idea Lloyd I'm beat" Tenten said while sitting on the ground.
"You shouldn't have pushed yourself too hard Tenten" Neji said.
"Yosh!!! Tenten's flame of youth was burning brighter than ever before" Lee said.
"That's right Lee I hope you learn from the battle on how to increase your flame of youth" Gai said.
"Yes Gai sensei !!!" Lee said while writing on his notebook while the whole group sweat dropped at the scene and Tenten sighed.
Shizune looked back at Tsunade because she was still staring at Regal" Raine is at the hospital finishing up with the wounded along with Sakura"
"She's the one you told me about" the blond Hokage said while Shizune nodded" I see, then I will speak to her later now let's get going" she looked at the Symphonia group.
"I'll see you later my blond hunny" Zelos said while winking at a certain Yamanaka.
Everyone turned to look at Ino who was blushing slightly.
Shikamaru sighed" troublesome we couldn't help in the fight at all"
"But you help us put out of the fire on the buildings that's more important to help the village" Asuma said.
"I wonder what granny wants to talk to Lloyd and everyone" Naruto said.
(I think I have a clue) Tenten thought remember what the mysterious stranger said to Lloyd.
"At any rate we should help the ANBU with the patrol" Kakashi said.
"Another group should go to check on the villagers" Kurenai said.
They jounins nodded and left leaving the rookie nine and Sheena, the summoner got seated on the ground a feet away from Tenten who looks like she was sleeping.
"I'm hungry let's go to Yakiniku" Chouji said.
"Chouji we have better things to do than eat" Ino said in a scolding tone.
"Ino is right we have to help with the rebuilding" Shikamaru said.
"While the others are assisting the ANBU with the scouting we should help the builders in any way we can" Neji said.
"I think all of us are enough to help" KIba said.
"Tenten should stay here since she's still tire from the fight" Lee said.
"Hey I'm tire too I'm out of chakra too" Naruto said while sighing shifting his gaze a little to look at Sheena.
"We should get going" Shino said while the rest nodded leaving the three behind.
Naruto smile feeling happy because he was next to the raven haired beauty, the thought of hitting her crossed his mind but he was afraid that she was going to turn him down so he kept quiet for now.
"Naruto" Sheena said while opening one eye.
"What is it?"
Tenten who was resting opened her eyes and she somehow got the feeling like it wasn't her time to be here, she got up ready to leave so they can have some privacy" well I'm heading home, I want to rest on my bed I'll see you guys later oh and Naruto tell Lloyd that we will meet later"
"Sure I have no problem with that I'll tell him"
Tenten left while Sheena was dying to ask him already, Naruto looked back at her meeting her gaze" so what is it you want to talk to me about something?" he tried hard not to blush.
"Yes there's something I've been wanting to ask you" she paused while the blond blushed thinking that she was going to ask him out" when we were fighting the dragon, you're whole body was covered by this red energy I don't know if it was mana but it felt so….evil"
Naruto's eyes widened in shock he couldn't believe it, he didn't remember anything after he got attacked by the dragon protecting Sheena in the process. Did he used the Kyubi's chakra to fight it, but he doesn't remember using it he remembers that he was so angry when he was hit by the dragon's powerful claws but nothing came to his mind about him using the fox's chakra. He cursed in his mind what could've made him to use the red chakra to fight and in Sheena's presence none the less, he wasn't ready to tell her the truth about him yet it was too soon. He was afraid to tell her that he was a demon container, if he tells her she might hate him ruining his friendship with her even if he just met her he feels like he has made a powerful bond with the raven haired summoner. Sheena was looking at him with worry he hasn't said a word for a while, she could tell something was bothering him.
"Naruto you okay?" Sheena's voice was full of concern.
"Huh oh yeah I'm fine don't worry about it" he gave her his fox grin.
"So are you going to tell me what was that red energy that was surrounding you?" she asked in the same tone.
"I really don't know what you're talking about Sheena" he pretended like he didn't know a thing.
Sheena could tell that he was lying after all she was taught in the arts of a ninja, she could tell when a person was lying or telling the truth however she decided not to pressed on the matter any longer understanding if it was something personal that he didn't wanted to share with her, so she will leave it like this for now.
Hokage's office
Lloyd, Colete Regal, Zelos, Genis and Presea were standing in front of the Hokage's desk, Tsunade gaze at the new visitors along with the already known guess and comrades Lloyd and Colete. She was glad that they were on their side and help them stop the monsters from wrecking rampage on the village, these people help without expecting anything in return of course they were friends of Lloyd and Colete and she already trusted the two teens. She was still in denial to believe the story Lloyd told her, another world the existence of the exosphere the Desains, Cruxis and the giant Kharlan tree they were things consider impossible to believe or something that you would read on a fairy tale. However she could tell that they're new allies were somehow connected to the attacked of the monsters on Konoha, as Hokage she was going to take matter into her own hands and find out the reason for the monsters attacked. Shizune was next to her and she was still looking at Regal, she hide the blush on her cheeks and pretended like nothing has happened of course it was too late because Tsnade already knew of her reaction towards the older man.
She saw the looks on the faces of the group, they look a bit uncertain everyone except Lloyd who was quiet and he look like he was deep in thought not noticing that he was in her office. Finally breaking the long silence, Tsunade clear her throat getting the attention of the group along with Lloyd who snapped from whatever it s that he was thinking about.
"First of all I will like to thank all of you for aiding us on the battle, on behalf of the people of Konoha we are in a great debt with you Lloyd Colete and your companions as Hokage thank you for your help"
"This isn't about repaying debts we were just doing the right thing, your village needed help against the monsters and we help you it's as simple as that" Regal said.
"That's right were always glad to help the good people around us" Colete said with a smile.
"We will always help whenever you need our help" Presea said.
"Those monster won't stand a chance with us helping you guys" Genis said.
"I have sworn on my name that I will protect all of the beautiful women of this wonderful village" Zelos said.
Everyone sweat dropped at his comment.
(There he goes again) Genis thought.
(Great a second Jiraiya) Tsunade thought annoyed.
(We don't need someone else like Jiraiya-sama, one is bad enough as it is) Shizune thought.
Tsunade nodded" yes I can see with your performances at the battle that you mean what you're saying, how about if you introduce yourselves to me I already about Lloyd and Colete"
"Yeah I guess that's more appropriate" Lloyd said while scratching the back of his head.
"My name is Regal Bryant" the older man with long blue hair said and Shizune was smiling at him with a faint blush on her cheeks unnoticeable to the group.
"I am the great Zelos Wilder but you can call me Zelos" the young read head said swordsman said.
"Presea Combatir" the young girl with pink hair and pig tails said.
"I'm Genis Sage" the young half elf with silver hair said.
"All right now that we have the introductions aside it's time we go to business" Tsunade said looking at the group" do any of you know about the monsters that attacked the village?"
Colete nodded" yeah they are the monsters that came from our world"
"So I will guess that they have come here through the same place all of you came, the portal you created isn't that right Lloyd?"
The twin swordsman nodded slowly feeling guilty for everything that has happened" yeah…"
"We actually saw the large group of monsters heading to the portal, and we eventually follow them and that's when we saw you village under attack by them so we decided to played heroes once again and help your village" Zelos said with a cheesy smile.
The group didn't argue with the red head chosen, it was true after all however the reason they came into the portal it was to find their companions Lloyd and Colete.
"All right now I want to know why did they came here, they directly came to the village and attack without any warning why?" the blond Hokage said.
Lloyd sighed" Hokage-sama I….I know why they came to attacked the village" his friends were surprise that he knew that piece of information.
Tsunade nodded" I see then I'm all ears Lloyd, why these monsters attacked Konoha?"
"Well for starters the monsters have no sense of judgment when it comes to attack, they only attack when they defend themselves or when they are about to eat but the monsters that attacked the village they were following orders from someone" Lloyd said.
"So there was someone leading the army of monsters no wonder they attacked the village, whoever this person is he wanted to destroy the village" Tsunade said (I wonder if Orochimaru is somehow behind this)
"I don't really know who was the person because I couldn't see his face he was wearing a black cloak covering his face" Lloyd said.
"Hey wait a minute we saw him when he was about to enter the portal he was the one lead the monsters into the portal coming here" Genis said.
"Yeah anyway the reason he make the monsters attacked the village is…….because of me"
Tsunade and Shizune were looking at him while the Symphonia group was also staring at not knowing why the hooded stranger was after him.
"Why he's after you to go such lengths to come here and make all those monsters attacked the village?"
"The reason is that I possess something very powerful that he wants" the twin swordsman said with a hint of guilt.
"He's after your exsphere Lloyd" Colete said.
"That's what I thought at first but then he told me he wanted the other one"
The group gasped knowing what he was talking about while Tsunade and Shizune didn't have a clue what he was talking about.
"So he's after the eternal sword, he should know it won't be so easy to take from you Lloyd" Zelos said.
"What are you talking about, what's this eternal sword?" ask the female Hokage.
"The eternal sword is a powerful weapon created by Origin the king of the summon spirits, its immense power can control time and space it was the weapon I used to create the dimensional portal between this world and our world"
"So the reason he came here and attacked the village is because he's after the eternal sword which you possess it's really that powerful, we can't let a powerful weapon like that fall into the wrong hands" Tsnade said.
"It's a good thing you drank the eternal ring making you the only person to wield the eternal sword" Regal said.
"Yeah..hey how did you guys know?" ask Lloyd.
"Yuan told us it was the same way Zelos drank the legendary ore Aoinis" Presea said.
"Yup Yuan wanted to make sure that the eternal sword never fell into the wrong hands so he asked Altessa to melt the eternal ring so with his dwarven crafting skills he melted the ring and made it into a drink just like me, Lloyd drank it and he become the only one to wield the eternal sword" Zelos said.
Lloyd sighed" don't remind me about that Zelos drinking that wasn't so pleasant, it tasted horrible"
"What do you expect, that it was going to taste like lemonade" the red head chosen said with a chuckle.
Lloyd ignored Zelos comment and gaze at Tsunade" Hokage-sama I am ready to face my punishment"
"What are you talking about Lloyd?" ask the blond Hokage.
"Because of me your village got attacked, it's my fault that Konoha was attacked that a lot of the buildings were burned down and your people were harmed and for that I am ready to face my punishment if you wish"
The group was shocked at this of course they were expecting their dear friend was going to start blaming himself for the attack on the village, some of them understood his pain.
(It's just like what happened at Iselia with the Desians) Genis thought remembering the time when their village was attacked by the Desians because Lloyd went to the human ranch trying to save their friend Marble.
"You really want to take the blame for the attack on the village Lloyd?" ask Tsunade surprise at his action.
"Yes it was my fault that the village got attacked, if I have never created that portal I would've never being here and the monsters would've never come here so everything is my fault please do as you wish in punishing me for my crime"
"Lloyd don't do this" Colete said worry for her friend.
"Please Colete I must do this"
"No you don't this wasn't you fault Lloyd it was that guy that wants the eternal sword that attacked the village" Genis said.
"Yes and because of me being here the village got attacked it's my fault"
"Lloyd stop blaming yourself this wasn't your fault, you help us stopped the monsters and save the village from being destroyed so there's no need for you to blame yourself" Presea said.
"Presea's right Lloyd your logic is wrong, the one to blame is the one who send the monsters to attacked the village" Regal said.
"Yeah you didn't do nothing wrong you help the people of the village defeat the monsters and save everyone there is nothing wrong with that, so stop feeling so down bud" Zelos said.
"But I….." Lloyd said tightening his fist feeling the guilt killing him.
"Lloyd I know what this is all about" Colete said looking at her childhood friend" you feel guilty for what has happened to the village just like when the Desians attacked Iselia, let it go Lloyd this wasn't your fault we should all feel happy that we stopped the monsters and the village wasn't completely destroyed"
"She's right Lloyd and besides don't forget that it was my fault too for what happened at Iselia so don't blame yourself only" Genis said.
"But the people were hurt…." the twin swordsman continued to argue.
"The people that were injured are now healed and resting at the hospital thanks to our medical team and your friend Raine, thankfully they weren't any casualties so we manage to survive this attack without any serious destruction to the village" Tsunade said.
Lloyd stood quiet before speaking again" are you going to punish me Hokage-sama?"
"Why would I do that? Like your friends clearly stated it wasn't your fault but you were responsible for helping us protect this village you and your companions have done a great job"
Lloyd smile along with the group" thank you Hokage-sama"
"No need to thank me however I do trust that you will be staying with us for a while?"
For a moment the Symphonia group stood quiet they didn't know what to say, obviously they were thinking returning to their world but as long as the portal exists their dimensions were going to be connected. Lloyd knew that he needed to fully master the power of the eternal sword in order to fixed the problem with the portal, however he wanted to stay in Konoha he has met great friends and he actually feels like his home and he wasn't the only one he had a feeling that Colete feels the same way.
"Yeah I guess we can stay right guys?" Lloyd said while looking at his friends.
"We are?" ask a confuse Genis.
"Yeah I have no problem with that" Colete said happy.
"Of course I like this place already" Zelos said (I can meet new hunnies and spend time with my blond hunny)
"I have no problem with us staying, but I will like to know if you'll be rebuilding the burned down buildings" Regal said.
"Yes I have already order the builders to start with the reconstruction of the damage houses and buildings" Tsunade said.
"If you allow it Hokage-sama may I help in the rebuilding?"
Tsunade blink while Shizune was smiling dreamily at him" are you a construction worker?"
"No but I am very good in making suggestions about construction, I will also like to help the workers in any way I can" Regal said.
Tsunade smile" if you say so Regal then I have no problem whatsoever I will let the workers know about you" she took a quick glance at her student Shizune and she look like she was in lala land looking at Regal, she smirked in amusement (well looks like Shizune has it real bad for Regal)
"I will like to help too" Presea said.
"Yes Presea will be a good help for the repairs" Regal said.
"All right then she can help you too" Tsunade said" well that will be all you're dismissed"
The group nodded and left the office Shizune was still looking at Regal while he left with the group, Tsunade got up from her desk" come along Shizune were going to the hospital to speak with Raine and Sakura"
Shizune was still in dreamland while the older woman sweat dropped" Shizune did you hear me?"
Shizune snapped from whatever dream she was thinking" yes Tsunade-sama what is it?"
Tsunade sighed" let's go to the hospital already" she then grinned" if you want to continue dreaming of Regal"
Shizune blushed hard" what….what are you talking about Tsunade-sama?"
"Oh drop the act I saw you drooling at him, he's quite a catch if I do say so myself" she smirk.
"N….no…I don't see him like that you're wrong Tsunade-sama" Shizune blush trying to repress her blushing but it was futile, she continue to act dumb" I don't like him like that I just met him"
"Then get to know him better ask him out I won't let you say no" Tsunade said in a scolding tone.
Shizune was still blushing" Tsunade-sama I….I can't do that I….."
The female Hokage snorted" and why not, don't be such a scary cat you need this and you know it well"
"Tsunade-sama I just can't…" she was still embarrassed.
"Oh stop it already you know I'm right, Shizune you're thirty one years old you're still single and you're still a virgin and now that you finally found a potential candidate to be your boyfriend you chicken out that's not you where's that courageous girl I took under my wing years ago?"
Shizune stood quiet letting her masters words hit her, she was right she was already in her early thirties and she was still single even if she was courageous she was still a little afraid when it comes to find a boyfriend, that was the reason why she was still single and a virgin. Finally she looked at Tsunade with a give up look on her face, she sighed having a feeling like she was going to regret it later.
"Fine Tsunade-sama…..I'll ask him when I have the time"
"I'm going to make sure you keep your word, I will be keeping my eye on you Shizune you better ask him out or else" she finished with a growl making the raven haired woman shiver in fear knowing how scary her master can get.
Shizune nodded she didn't have a choice" very well Tsunade-sama"
"Good now let's get going"
They left the office while Shizune was still nervous about asking Regal out, she has been in tough situations before but not like this the only question she could ask herself is can she go through with this.
Konoha hospital
Hanabi was lying on a bed and she wasn't in a good mood, she was drag into this room by force because the nurses told her that she needed rest though of chakra exhaustion. She didn't like it being here there was no need for her to be in this bed since she wasn't injure, she even argue with some of the nurses telling them that she wasn't going to change her clothes to a hospital gown when she wasn't planning in staying here. Things weren't so bad, one of the nurses told her that the fight was finally over the monsters were defeated and the village was finally at peace. She wasn't surprise knowing that the forces of Konoha manage to defeat them, that and that they had help from Lloyd's companions including Genis. She was in deep thought thinking about the young half elf, when she first met him she thought that he was just going to get in her way but she was wrong. He has proven to be a strong opponent, she was present when he unleashed his magic against the monsters and she has faced the fact that he saved her life from the monsters.
She sighed for some reason she didn't know she felt happy being with Genis, and for unknown reasons she felt so angry when she saw him smiling at the young pink haired girl known as Presea and the way she smiled back at him. Why was she feeling like this she didn't know, it was frustrating to think about unnecessary things she needed to get mind on her task to get her fathers' attention so she can be the true heiress of the Hyuga clan. Her thinking was stopped as she saw the door of the room opening, she saw the last person she wanted to see it was Genis the young half elf smile at her, for unknown reason she felt her heart skip a beat it was truly a strange sensation to her.
"Hey Hanabi are you feeling better?"
The young Hyuga just shrug her shoulders in response, while Genis sweat dropped at her action (she seems to be very cheery) "you're not hurt are you?"
"I'm fine I'm only wasted my chakra nothing serious, but those nurses kept telling me that I needed rest and I said I was fine they were so stubborn so I ended up in one of the rooms" she said highly annoyed.
Genis nodded Lloyd has told him about chakra when they left the Hokage tower, he concluded that it has the same characteristics as mana of course his sister didn't know that yet she was going to be very excited when she finds out.
"I think the nurses were right if you used too much chakra you will die from exhaustion, so it's important that you get plenty of rest"
Hanabi didn't argue with him about that after all he was telling the truth, she nodded and got off from the bed.
"Hey what are you doing?" ask the worry Genis.
"I'm leaving I already have enough rest" she walked right pass him heading to the door.
"Are you sure….." Genis never got to finished the question because Hanabi was about to collapse, he rushed to her and manage to caught her just in time before she hit the ground.
The small problem here is that he caught her like he was embracing her, Hanabi was the first to react as she blushed slightly having the half elf in her arms. Genis was probably in the same boat as Hanabi, this was the first time that he was holding a girl in his arms. They were times when he wished that he was holding Presea in his arms, but he knew that wasn't going to happen when he realize that he had nothing but a silly crush on her while the pink haired ax user never gave him that kind of attention before. He failed miserable as he felt his cheeks heat up he felt like he wanted to stay like this for a while, that is until Hanabi pulled away from releasing his hold on her.
She turned her head away from him upset so he didn't see her red face" what do you think you're doing?"
"You were about to collapse and I saved you from falling, you still need more rest" he said concerned for the young Hyuga's well being.
"I'm fine" she said in an arrogant tone.
"No you're not you need rest stop being so stubborn" he raised his voice a little.
"I told you I'm fine" she raised her voice at the same tone as Genis.
"Well you don't have to get angry at me I was only worry about you"
Hanabi stood quiet as once again she felt her cheeks heat up from embarrassment, why was she feeling like this. She barely knows Genis and she was feeling strange whenever he was around her, she felt safe and happy why it was true that he saved her life he wasn't even her friend and she felt so complete with him around. She slowly turn her head to his direction to see the young half elf with a hurtful expression, now she has done it she didn't meant to get angry at him like that. Suddenly she felt a slight pain in her heart like she didn't like seeing him hurt, she growl in her mind it was her fault that he was now hurt and he was only worry about her.
She sighed" Genis…..I'm sorry I didn't mean to get angry at you"
Genis face light up with a smile" that's okay I know you didn't meant it, I guess you were frustrated to be here but you really need rest"
The young Hyuga swallow her pride this time there was no need to get angry with him since he was right, she stare at the ground not knowing why she was feeling embarrassed again" Genis…would you like to walk me home?"
The half elf only smiled" sure I have no problem with that"
"I will get a better rest if I sleep at my home being locked up here is not my idea of having a nice rest"
"Okay then let's go"
They left the room while Hanabi was feeling happy really happy, she gaze at him and he gaze back at her with a smile she continued looking ahead making sure he didn't notice her flushed cheeks.
Elsewhere in the hospital
Tsunade and Shizune met up with Sakura and Raine at the reception desk, Tsunade took a long look at the woman whose healing skills surpasses those medical ninjutsu. When Shizune first told her about Raine she didn't believe a thing, it was impossible that there was a power stronger than medical ninjutsu when it comes to heal injuries faster than anything. Shizune has told her about Raine healing an injury less than a second with just saying one word, to be able to heal so many people in less than a hour that was an impossibility in the field medical ninjutsu. Tsunade looked at her and she was just like Lloyd and his companions, wearing unusual clothing and holding a strange looking crystal staff.
"You must be Raine Sage" Tsunade said.
"Yes and you must be the one in charge of this village, I already healed everyone that was injured during the attack all they need know is some rest" the half elf woman said.
"I am both of my students told me about your healing abilities that they are stronger than medical ninjutsu"
"Well I have seen what this medical ninjutsu does from watching Sakura and it seems effective to heal any wounds inflicted" Raine said.
"But apparently your healing arts are far more effective than medical ninjutsu, can you tell me how you do it?"
Both Shizune and Sakura were looking at the half elf woman with interest of course they wanted to know the secret behind healing arts, however Sakura was more interested. Ever since she saw Raine in action she has been dying to know how to use healing arts, she noticed that she has an exsphere and since she has one equipped she could perform them too she will do anything just so she could learn healing arts like Raine.
The half elf woman nodded" healing arts is magic which is consider elf magic, it has all kinds of properties from healing to support one stats like increasing strength and defense depending how strong the magic is healing arts will be more effective when you're healing any kind of wound. However healing arts are more effective to those who have exspheres and the healing is quicker too"
All three women were very impressed hearing the explanation especially Tsunade who knew a lot about medical ninjutsu and medicine than anyone in Konoha, she will never thought she will know of a power that was better than medical ninjutsu. She knew it was true from confirmation from both Shizune and Sakura that Raine has healed a lot of the wounded in mere seconds, now if there was a way to learn healing arts they will have a huge rate to heal and save more lives than any hidden village.
"I forgot to mention" Raine said getting the attention again from the three women" using healing arts has a limit, it is more recommended to use basic healing spells since they will drained less mana using novice spells drains more mana and advance spells takes even more mana than the previous ones. It's very dangerous to use to cast too many advance spells it will increase the chances of total mana depletion which can lead to your death"
Tsunade nodded" I see it's the same when someone's is drain of all of his chakra, they can die from chakra depletion"
"That's because chakra it's the same as mana" Sakura said" we learned from Lloyd and Colete that in their world they called chakra mana"
"Really that's quite interesting" Tsunade said very impressed at the revelation.
"Mana is the source of life it's more important than water or the air that we breathe, in our world without mana the land will die everything is surrounded with mana the ground the trees the animals we also have mana inside our bodies it's the source we used to cast our magic the same with Sheena's summoning arts. Without mana we can't cast magic let alone perform healing arts and summoning, to put it simple we need mana because it's vital to our existence and survival"
"Yes it's the same thing with chakra, we all have in our bodies a chakra circulatory system just like the blood circulatory system and it's very important just like any organs in our bodies. Without chakra the human body can't function and this will case someone to die, I can't believe that chakra and mana are the same" Shizune said fascinate with the subject.
Tsunade was in deep thought the entire time, she has found the logic of mana and chakra to be related quite fascinated and if it was true then perhaps there is a way for medic ninjas to learn healing arts.
"Raine is there a way for anyone to learn healing arts?" ask Sakura like she was reading her masters mind.
The half elf woman gave a thoughtful look" you mean if someone from this world can learn healing arts, that would be highly difficult it will take so much time for someone to learn healing arts the person will have to be very good in controlling the mana flow from their body why are you asking is it because you want to learn healing arts Sakura?"
The pink haired kunoichi nodded in approval she admitted that ever since she saw Raine performing healing arts on the wounded she was fascinated with the power, to be able to heal people quicker than using medical ninjutsu not that she lost hope in medical ninjutsu but it will be great to have another power to help her so she can continue to save lives. Tsunade gaze at her student she was proud of her, she knew why she was doing this she didn't wanted to be a burden to her teammate and friend Naruto so they can bring back Sasuke to the village.
"Although you're using an exsphere I can't guaranteed that you will be able to pull it off, I'm sure it was Lloyd the one who gave you the exsphere I don't think you can control its power the power that the exspheres possess its far more than you or anyone can comprehend"
The place fell silent they knew she was telling the truth at least for Sakura, she has seen Lloyd and Colete fighting before and their abilities are far beyond normal, the exspheres have given them a lot of power from speed strength and defense.
Tsunade however clear her throat breaking the small silence" Raine I suggest that you don't underestimate Sakura, she is my apprentice and a darn good one her chakra control or should I say mana control is perfect if there's someone in Konoha who can learn healing arts its Sakura"
"Really if that's true then I guess I won't have a problem teaching you" Raine said with a small smile.
Sakura blink surprise while Shizune and Tsunade smile at her response" r….really you will teach me?"
"Yes but first I must ask you an important question" the half elf woman said her facial expression becoming serious" healing arts are advance powerful spells that it just doesn't involves healing but attacking as well, I will never forgive myself if the person that I'm about to teach magic will misuse that power to destroy rather than protect. So please Sakura why do you want to learn healing arts?"
Tsunade and Shizune knew the answer already why she has dedicated to get strong and stronger, the pink haired chunin stood quiet but she gaze at Raine with a look of pure determination.
"I….I don't want to be a burden to my teammate anymore, I want to help him rescue our other teammate and friend I want to be the one to restore those bonds that he tried so hard to break three years ago. I got tire of being the one to watched over their backs while they were getting further away from me, so from now on I fight for them and this time they will be the ones to watch over my back"
"So you want to learn magic in order to get strong and protect your friends" Raine said in a amuse tone (she's no different than Lloyd but then again that boy Naruto is also a lot like him as well)
"That's right if I learn healing arts I will be able to help my friends even more, I am a medic ninja and saving lives is my job what better way for me to learn healing arts since I'm a medic?"
"But most important Sakura is that you are a ninja of Konoha" Tsunade said with a smile as she planted a hand on her students shoulder feeling very proud of her.
Raine sighed with a smile" all right I will teach you magic but let me warn you it won't be easy, you'll have to learn to control your exshphere if you want to have a chance in learning healing arts"
"Right I will do my best I won't disappoint you" Sakura said with a bow.
"Good you have made the right choice Raine" Tsunade said.
"Now since I'm going to be teaching you magic I guess I will be staying in this village I believe Lloyd and everyone else won't go argue in staying here for a while" Raine said.
"We wouldn't wanted any other way Lloyd and everyone else can stay in Konoha for as long as they like" Tsunade said.
"I don't see a problem with me staying however if it's too much to ask, there is something I would like to check if you will allow it" Raine said with her eyes shinning.
"What is it?" ask the female Hokage.
"Well I was told that you have a library here would you allow me to see it, I would appreciate if you let me take a look at the books you have available there"
"You want to go to the library then be my guess, you're here as a guest so I don't mind I will give you access to our library"
"THANK YOU" shouted the ruin mode Raine with her eyes lit up and her face blushing.
The three women were startle by her sudden outburst, they saw how excited she was and they didn't have a clue that they just made a big mistake knowing how crazy the half elf woman is when it comes to know libraries and ruins.
Ichiraku's ramen shop
Naruto and Sheena were having a bowl of ramen they were both enjoying the meal after little tour, Naruto decided to show her around the village and Sheena has like the village already. A lot of things from the village reminded her a lot of her village Mizuho, a lot of the houses has the same designs from the houses in her village along with the food and some of the clothing. She felt very comfortable being in Konoha, it was like she was actually in her own village of course it reminded how much she missed her people including Orochi her adoptive grandfather Iguguri, Tiga and Orochi. Naruto watched as the happy Sheena ate her ramen with a lot of delight, he was happy that she was enjoying herself for a moment he blush because it look like he was having a date with the raven haired beauty. He has never being on a date before after he got used of being rejected by Sakura every time he asked her out, he made a soft sigh he wasn't the best when it comes to getting a date more less a girlfriend.
He gulp nervously he needed to be careful what he do or says, he knew he wasn't on a date with her otherwise Sheena would've say no in a heartbeat. One wrong comment that comes out of his mouth that might insult her will lead to some painful results, Jiraiya has told him to always make a nice conversation with a women and to every once in a while give her a compliment. He gaze at her from the corner of his eyes Sheena was gorgeous, she was truly a beauty and a babe he gaze a little lower checking her kunoichi uniform and try to sustain a nose bleed. He was now staring at her chest and what a chest it was, he wasn't an expert in measuring things but he knew that Sheena's breasts were big they were probably double D or more. He turned his head away he didn't wanted her to caught him checking her out like that, the last thing he wanted is that she beats him up like Sakura does to him for acting like a pervert he can't help himself since he spend three years training with the biggest pervert in the world.
Sheena finished her bowl with a smile putting her chopsticks aside" this has to be the best ramen I have ever tasted, you were right Naruto this ramen was delicious" she notice that the blond ninja had a far off look like he wasn't paying attention to her" hey Naruto are you there?"
Naruto snapped from whatever he was thinking and looked back at the concern girl seated next to him" what's wrong Sheena?"
"You look like you just space out a bit you okay?"
"Yeah I'm fine it's nothing" he gave her his fox grin.
Ayane saw this and got worry" Naruto-kun are you okay?" she was worry for her favorite customer, neither one of them notice that Sheena frowned a little when Ayane said the suffix to Naruto but she quickly dispelled it not trying to make a scene.
"Ayane I'm fine don't worry"
Teuchi saw this and gasp" Naruto are you all right?"
"For crying out loud I said I'm fine there's nothing wrong with me" he said getting annoyed.
"Then how come you still haven't finished your first bowl of ramen?" Teuchi said scare that his number one customer hasn't even started eating his first bowl, for someone who eats a lot like Naruto this was consider a serious situation.
Naruto blink before looking at his still full bowl of ramen then he looked back at the two who were still shocked at the sight, Sheena however didn't know why they were so shock.
"Is it that shocking that Naruto still hasn't eaten his bowl yet?" ask Sheena.
"Are you kidding Naruto can eat ten more bowls and still not be full" Teuchi said Ayane giggle at his comment.
Sheena looked at him with a shock expression while Naruto started eating his bowl, he swallowed a couple of noodles he looked at her with a big smile" so Sheena how do you like Konoha so far?"
"I really like it they are a lot of things in this village that reminds me of Mizuho"
"Mizuho, what's that?" ask a puzzle Naruto.
"It's my village well I wasn't born in Mizuho I was brought in by the chief because he found me in the forest when I was just a baby, my parents abandoned me and the chief took me in and he raised me as his own" her brown eyes softened a little thinking about the memory of feeling lonely.
Naruto was staring at her with acknowledgement (she's just like me) he never knew who his parents were so he understood her a bit" I know how it feels, the feeling of never knowing your family I never knew my parents were I was an orphan"
"I wasn't an orphan since the chief took me in quickly I became like a daughter to him, he was the one that trained me and turn me into a ninja of Mizuho"
"That chief guy must've become precious to you Sheena" Naruto said with a smile thinking about the third one a person who became like a father to him like Iruka and Jiraiya.
The raven haired kunoichi smiled warmly" yeah he is precious to me, he really cares for me pretty soon everyone in the village became special to me they all believe in me I should I know they made me the chief of the village"
Naruto's eyes widened while smiling" really Sheena you became the leader of your village that's awesome"
"She blushed slightly obviously from embarrassment" oh stop it Naruto"
"No I mean it I think is great that you became the leader of your village, you know I have a dream to become Hokage of my village"
"Hokage?" ask the puzzle Sheena.
"Yeah it's the name of the leader of our village someday I'm going to become Hokage, not just any Hokage but the best ever"
"That's a big goal you have there Naruto and you know what I think you have what it takes to become the Hokage of your village"
Naruto smile feeling a little embarrassed" really Sheena you mean it?"
"Of course I do, I can tell that you're strong and courageous and a kind hearted person if those aren't qualities of a good leader then I don't know what is"
Naruto blushed at the compliment while giving her his fox grin" thanks Sheena I…I think that you're a great leader too you're very strong too, you were amazing when you were fighting those monsters and when you summoned that ice lady"
"Ice lady? Oh you must be talking about Celsius yeah she's the summon spirit of ice I made a pact with her and now I can summon her whenever I need her in battle"
"Make a pact?" the blond said puzzle" what do you mean making a pact?"
"Well the pact is what a summoner use as a contract with the summon spirit to have it fight by your side"
"A contract oh I get it, it's the same as for my summoning jutsu you see I can summon toads because I sing the toad contract with my blood but I need to have the right amount of chakra to perform it it's not so hard now that I got the hang of it"
"Signing a contract in blood that's not how it works with me I wish it was that easy, you see for me in order to make a pact with the summon spirit it has to be defeated in battle"
"What you actually have fight the summon spirit?" said a shocked Naruto while Sheena nodded" you mean that the ice lady that you summoned before you fought her and beat her?"
"Yup I sure did, I mean I didn't do it alone Lloyd and everyone else help me to beat it, Celsius wasn't the only summon spirit we had to defeat but all of them there is a summon spirit for each of the elements and we beat them all"
Naruto was amazed at that he just heard he continued eating his bowl until he devoured it" I knew you were amazing Sheena but now I think you're the most awesome person ever"
Sheena blushed at the compliment as she smile while trying to erase an butterflies from her stomach, she was getting nervous and she didn't know why" th….thanks Naruto"
"No problem, hey old man I want another bowl"
"About time you order your second one Naruto" Teuchi said while Naruto gave his fox grin.
Sheena sweat dropped (I only ate one and I'm full and he's supposed to eat ten of those bowls that sounds impossible, he must have a bottomless stomach)
Tenten's house
Tenten open her eyes waking up from a nice rest,she sighed happy, she was feeling better after being exhausted from fighting the monsters. She has changed her chunin outfit to a plain chinese style t shirt and long white baggy pants, she still had her hair buns since she like to sleep with them and also she has never like having her hair down. She stretch while yawning getting up from her bed happy to have taken that nice nap, suddenly there was a knock on her door getting her attention because she was happy thinking of a dream she had involving a certain twin swordsman.
"What is it?" she asked sounding a little sleepy.
"Tenten sweetie" her mother's voice" there's someone here to see you, a boy named Lloyd I told him to go ahead and enter your room it's all right"
"Oh okay" she said happy Lloyd was coming to her room, her eyes widened as she opened the door in pure shock" MOM YOU WHAT!!!" she gasp seeing Lloyd from the hall of the stairs she quickly shut the door.
(Oh dear oh no this can't be happening what was my mother thinking sending Lloyd to MY ROOM SHE'S INSANE) she gaze at the mess of her room.
Now usually the room of a sixteen year old girl would be a lot of clothing scatter throughout the room a real mess, in Tenten's case her room was filled with ninja weapons they were scatter everywhere in the room. She started picking them up trying to put them all back to her summoning scrolls, she will be so embarrassed if Lloyd enters her room and sees what it looks like a weapon shop after it go hit by a hurricane. Her mother was truly crazy sending a boy to her room like it didn't bother her, but then again she had weird parents usually parents will be overprotective of their children but not her parents. They believe she was old enough to take care of herself she was after all a ninja of Konoha and a chunin, Tenten was not bother that her parents were not the overprotective type but sometimes it annoyed her.
She gasp hearing a knock on her door, she gulp while trying to put her ninja weapons back to her scrolls" um…yes who is it?"
"Tenten it's me Lloyd, your mom said I could come in if it's all right with you"
"No it's not all right with me" she said highly annoyed she was not happy that her mother let another boy enter he room without asking her, especially if it was the boy that made her nervous and embarrassed for some reason.
"Oh" Lloyd said from the other said of her door sounding a little disappointed" okay then I guess I'll come back later"
Tenten felt hurt hearing the sound of hurt on his voice she quickly opened the door facing the teen" wait Lloyd I didn't mean it like that I'm sorry"
Lloyd smile at her" that's all right Tenten if you're busy then I will see you later"
"Well I'm not busy" she took a quick look at her messed up room (not anymore)" anyway why are you here?"
"I just came to visit you if you were feeling all right I was worry about you"
(He was worry about me) she thought while blushing a little she gulp feeling butterflies flying around her stomach" thanks for caring but I'm fine, I just needed some rest but now I'm feeling better"
Lloyd smiled again" okay I'm glad then I will see you tomorrow at the shop" he was about to leave until he saw her room he was in awe" wow Tenten you're room can be messier than mine and Naruto's"
Tenten gasp as she saw her room then look back at Lloyd she was shocked (I don't believe this he said that my room was messier than NARUTO's) her whole face turned read from anger while Lloyd was scare" Lloyd you……"
He gulp" um….goodbye Tenten" he left running.
"COME BACK HERE!!!"
But it was too late Lloyd have left her house, she growl while closing her door feeling annoyed at the twin swordsman's comment which was considered very rude. She sighed letting her anger vanish she took the necklace that Lloyd gave her from her shirt and smile feeling happy, the necklace has become one of her most precious treasures ever more precious than her ninja weapons. She thought about Lloyd and sighed dreamily, she decided to continue cleaning her room wearing the necklace proudly.
(Lloyd) she thought with a smile.
Later at the village square
The Symphonia group has gathered in a corner of the streets while the crowd of villagers was passing by, they have come to talk about their decision to stay in Konoha or return to their world. Just by the smiles in their faces it was clearly that they have already made their choice, they have never seen such a lively and big village before it reminded them so much of Palmacosta, of course before it got destroyed by the crazy giant Kharlan tree.
"All right everyone what are we going to do now?" ask Lloyd.
"Lloyd I think it's pretty obvious that we are staying in Konoha for a while, I actually like this village no one has glare at me for being a half elf so I will stay" Genis said happily.
"I don't think they even know what a half elf is, but none the less I will like to stay in this village too I must see the library and the school" Raine said in deep thought however like her brother she was glad to be here because no one judge her for being a half elf.
"I want to stay too I like it here" Colete said smiling.
"Count me in I want to stay this village needs the protection of the great Zelos"
"Save it Zelos you want to stay because you want to be with the women typical of you" Sheena said annoyed while the red head chosen chuckle at her comment.
"True" he said with a smirk.
"I will like to stay too the village still needs to continue with rebuilding and I am offering my assistance, I feel like it's our responsibility to help these people for what has happened here because of the monsters attack" Regal said.
"I'm staying too I am helping Regal with the rebuilding" Presea said.
"Well since everyone is staying here might as well stay, Mizuho can function without me around and besides I like living in this village so I will stay" Sheena said but she was hiding the other reason she wanted to stay is because she wanted to continue talking to a certain blond ninja.
Lloyd nodded" all right so it's decided we will stay in Konoha and help the village in any way we can"
Suddenly the communicator started beeping, Raine took it from her coat pocket and Yuan's image appear" its Yuan"
"How's everything so far?" ask the renegade leader.
"We manage to stop the monsters that attacked a nearby village, we also found Lloyd and Colete thankfully no one from the village got killed I manage to healed the wounded along with the medics in this village" Raine said.
"Yuan have you figure something about the portal?" ask Regal.
"That's the reason I contacted you, according to our analysis the portal has a time limit in staying open and closing, it will remained open every twenty four hours however it will close down again after twenty four hours"
"So one day it opens and the day after that it closes again and so and on" Genis said.
"Precisely" Yuan said.
"That's not good that guy that controls the monsters can appear again and send the monsters to attack the village since he's after the eternal sword" said Lloyd.
"I already have a plan to handle that kind of situation, my men have started building a security checkpoint to prevent any monsters from entering the portal this will keep the other world safe from dangers from our world"
"Now that's what I call thinking ahead of the situation" Zelos said with a cheesy grin.
"At any rate Lloyd you should plan in sealing the portal once and for all, I'm still not sure what consequences will fell upon us if that portal remains open for who knows how long" Yuan said.
"I understand but to do that I have to master the power of the eternal sword I'm not ready close the portal yet"
"We also have a few things to do in this village before we head back to our world, I hope you understand" Raine said.
"That's all right just make sure to seal the portal soon I will contact you again when I find more information about this over" he cut his communication while Raine put the communicator once again on her pocket.
"We really are staying I'm so happy" Colete said.
"Who knows if the guy who controls the monsters is still in this world, it will give us more reason to stay here" Sheena said.
"I agree for now we should focus on helping everyone in the village" Regal said.
"Yeah when that guy comes again we'll be ready for him" Zelos said.
The group has made their choice in staying at Konoha and continued to offer their help, looks like the leaf village was going to have their new allies longer than expected. But all in due time Lloyd and his group have found new friends and new bonds to forge.
To be continued
Looks like Lloyd and company want to stay in Konoha, looks like they have acquired new ninjas' well sort off. What will happen now find out next time, remember to always review and I'm sorry if this chapter came a little late than usual farewell until next time.
Next chapter: When two perverts collide: The red head chosen vs. the toad sanin
Omake (title: Paw Mania and Pakuun)
Pakkun was lying in the green grass of one of Konoha's training field, he was enjoying the wonderful sun he enjoys this kinds of rest every once in a while. Sometimes Kakashi summons him to relax and take a break because he didn't like being in the dog realm for too long.
"This is nice the best place to take a small nap" the small dog lie down ready to sleep until he saw Presea next to him" hey I know you Kakashi told me about you, you're one of Lloyd's companions what was your name again?"
"It's Presea"
"Yeah that's right Presea is there a reason why you came to me?"
"Can I see your paws?"
"Huh my paws, sure I guess" Pakuun got up and show her his paws" just so you know my paws are very soft and squishy"
Suddenly Presea gave a big smile" paw pad"
She started poking Pakuun's paws while the dog smiled" see I told you they are very soft and squishy"
Presea nodded while smiling" paw pad paw pad paw pad paw pad"
"Presea what's going on?" came the voice of Regal as he went to her" what are you doing?"
"Regal this dogs paw pads are so soft and cute even softer and cuter than Corrine's" the pink haired girl.
"The name is Pakuun and you're too nice" he smiled while he wasn't bother that Presea was still poking his paws.
Regal gasp at the revelation" Presea are you sure?"
"Yes here give it a try"
Regal started poking his paws" it really is very soft and nice paw pad paw pad"
"Paw pad paw pad paw pad paw pad" Presea kept repeating the same thing along with Regal while both were poking his paws.
Pakuun sweat dropped getting tire of the poking" okay I think that's enough you can stop now"
"Paw pad paw pad paw pad paw pad paw pad…."
"Come on I mean it, this is getting annoying"
"Paw pad paw pad paw pad paw pad paw pad"
"THAT'S ENOUGH STOP!!!" Pakuun shouted getting desperate.
"Paw pad paw pad paw pad paw pad paw pad"
Pakuun couldn't take it anymore he left running for his life" KAKASHI HELP ME!!!"
"Wait Pakuun I want to continue feeling your paw pads again" Presea said running after him and Regal followed her.