… The only thought that she managed before the comforting darkness enveloped her was… Boxers! Black Boxers!
Naruto whirled around at the sound of something hitting the floor behind him only to see Hinata land on side. Oddly it appeared that she had quite a bad nosebleed as well as a small smile. Naruto raced over to check her pulse.
Tsunade couldn't help herself. She tried, she really did, but the look on Naruto's face! That and smile on the fainted Hinata's…
"BWAHHH HAHAHAHAHA"
"What's so funny Onee-chan?
"HEEEEEEEEEEhehehehe"
"Um Tsunade?"
"Hahahahaaaaaaa!"
"Tsunade-nee-Chan? What's so funny? Tell me please?!? I like a good joke to!"
In his mind of course, Naruto was already running through the list of possibilities,
Heart attack? No, her pulse is fine. Stroke? Unlikely, Tsunade wouldn't find that funny. Hmmmmm she has a nosebleed… OH dear. "Tsunade. I fail to see what's so funny about poor Hinata passing out from exhaustion. I noticed that she had a nosebleed earlier, and I think that she must have been under a lot of stress lately. I believe she's passed out from loss of blood! Look! The nosebleed is back."
Well Naruto isn't dumb, but he IS rather Naïve He couldn't possibly know.
Hmmmm that's like of like what those dirty old… I mean I DID see what jaiyiara is like but… no, THAT is something that only happens to perverted old men. Not to nice girls like Hinata-Chan. And what the HELL does Tsunade find so funny?
Luckily Tsunade was to busy wiping away tears to listen to what Naruto was saying, if she had, it's quite likely that poor Hinata would have bled to death before receiving proper medical care.
"OH Naruto, you do say some funny things. Here, take some cotton and stop the blood."
Naruto did so. While he did he was thinking again however.
I wonder how long Tsunade is going to keep me here?
Forget about the bet kid?
No! The subject hasn't come up yet, and I have no intention of mentioning it if she doesn't first.
How about the girl?
What about her? I'm treating her nosebleed aren't I?
You know, I really doubt that the old women would care if you took a quick peek.
?!? what the hell are you talking about now Kitsune?
(In a falsely shocked tone) You can't honestly tell me that the thought hasn't crossed your mind
… Kyuubi! If you're implying that I'm as perverted as Jiraiya, Kakashi, and the third. You're sadly mistaken.
All Naruto got in return were some fading chuckles. Unfortunately, Naruto was now thinking on approximately the same lines as the Kyuubi.
Hmmmm ya know, I don't know what Kyuubi was talking bout, but Hinata is cute… Oh SHIT! Her shirt is…its OK Naruto, just ignore it… IGNOR IT.
Luckily Tsunade save him from this particular problem. She had noticed that Naruto was suddenly looking anywhere but at Hinata. Then Tsunade saw why. When Hinata had fallen the top of her shirt had loosened. You really couldn't see anything, just a small amount of curve, Less than even the most conservative swimsuits… but then, Naruto had never been to a beach.
"Hmmmm Naruto?"
"Yes Onee-chan?"
"you may want to put your pants on. I had a white shirt brought in as well."
"My…. EEEEP!"
Naruto quickly threw on his clothes, much to the liking of Tsunade's sense of humor his face had gone beet red. Tsunade couldn't resist just ONE jab.
(While smirking) "If you hadn't been inside for the last two weeks, I'd say you have a bad sunburn Ototo. What seems to be the problem?"
"Damn you Baa-Chan, you could have warned me! Who undressed me by the way?"
Suddenly a terrible thought hit him
"You didn't! Did you?"
Tsunade chuckled lightly again
"No, Kakashi did, he seemed to think you'd sleep better. Oh! By the way, Nice Boxers, Fox?"
Naruto just glowered at her.
"I happen to like foxes. Is that a crime?"
"Not at all! It's just an interesting choice, all things considered."
Naruto didn't say anything, after flying into his pants he had slowed down considerably.
"Neh Onee-chan!"
"Yes?"
"How's Sasuke? I doubt that my grand entrance did anything for his mental health." Naruto's face darkened "Not that it matters. That Bastard deserves whatever he got."
Tsunade was thankful that he at least hadn't asked bout the effect news of his death had on the village.
"Still in shock as far as I can tell. When you passed out again, he took your coat back… I think that he's a little better, but I don't know how much… What happened by the way? During the fight? What about Kyuubi?"
Now comes the moment of truth eh kit?
Shuddup you Baka Kitsune"Well, I caught up with Sasuke, and he and I exchanged a few blows. Then we talked for a while. To be honest I thought I had gotten through to him, But then it was like someone came up behind him and started whispering poison in his ear.
Someone did kit.
Shocked, Naruto stopped his narrative.
What the Hell do you mean "SOMEONE DID"That stupid snake guy… the one you fought before bringing back the old hag. He was there.
WHY DIDN'T YOU SAY THAT BEFORE!(Mental shrug) Cause you never asked.
Shizune had come back in when she had heard Tsunade teasing Naruto.
"Naruto? Naruto I know this is probably hard for you, but would you continue?"
"… Sorry, I was just thinking back. And come to think of it, I thought I felt that snake guy."
"OROCHIMARU?"
"Ya! That's what his name was, Orochi-thingy I thought I felt him early on, but His chakra signature faded, so I ignored it."
"Ok, go on."
"So anyway, Sasuke decided that I was lying, and charged up a Chidori, I of course created a Rasengan to counter."
"And he beat you." Said Tsunade with finality.
To be honest Tsunade was more than a little disappointed. She had expected a better fight from her little brother.
"No, I caught the first Chidori by using the Rasengan to push it to my right, and then I just caught his arm with my left. With my right hand I completed the sweep and scratched his forehead protector."
Shizune and Tsunade both stared at him in gape mouthed wonder.
"What? I didn't hurt him."
Shizune recovered first this time.
"you… didn't harm him?"
"Nope, I couldn't bring myself to harm him. At the time, he was my brother, even if he was a bit mis-guided. So anyway, I told him to his face what I thought about him, and let his arm go. It was THEN that he hit me with the Chidori. I don't really remember much from that point to the point when I woke up."
"I see…" said Tsunade "And Kyuubi?"
No chance to avoid it now kit, if you tell her, you forfeit.
"um Tsunade? Can we perhaps not talk about… that. I'd really rather try to forget him."
(sounding amused) Fat chance kit.
Oh just be silent you Baka Kitsune.
"No Naruto! I really need to know."
DAMN!(Sounding amused and smug) I win kit.
OK 5 pages thiis time... still seems a bit short, But I need a base to start at tomarrow ;D
Sleepy Kitty: no I don't Ignore unsigned reviews! I'm shocked that you'd even say something like that. You be nice or I'll send my new puppy Gus to come wake you up! ;P
Chief316, Jiraiya, and MaxFic : Thank you SO much for the update on Honorifics. I'll put the info to good use.
Dragon Man 180: I admit that it's a bit creepy, but she's not really attracted to him. You can appreacitate art, without being a collecter. As for the Hinata suggestion. I would, but I read a fic that Uses that Idea already, and I'm hesitant to repeat someone else's ideas
HDXShadow: Um… (looks at the group gathered) I hate to break it to you. But I'm not Jesus Christ, Abraham Lincon, or Santa clause, I'm just a writer….. (Brightens up) I do thank you for the thought though, It's nice to be appreaciated. The hair might be a problem, cause I don't think my computer supports files of that sort, but I can look for a picture to scan for yo…. WAIT! I appreaciate the gesture, but I DO NOT need a shrine. I will keep writing though :D thanks for the review! PS. You came on a little strong, next time try a bit more subtly
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