Something about Maemi that I didn't really plan on doing. But I sorda like it.

Chapter 10: Source of the Secret Power

Slowly, Maemi opened his eyes. A bright light from the ceiling shinned down upon him. He covered his eyes with his hands and sat up. His head was throbbing with pain. When Maemi opened his eyes again he could see he was in a white room. The throbbing pain in his head wouldn't stop. When he gently touched his head he felt bandages wrapped around his head.

Was the fight really that bad? He thought.

"Wha… what happened? Where am I?" He murmured.

"You're in leaf's hospital." Someone said. Startled, Maemi quickly turned to see who it was. A woman dressed in a nurses gown sat in a chair beside him. She had pink hair and a kind smile.

Maemi knew who she was. Anyone who knew about the Hokage's life knew who see was. It was Sakura-Sama, Naruto's wife.

"What about Michiko-chan? Did she really die?" Maemi asked, regaining some strength.

"She's fine. I was able to treat her injuries while you fought Funato. In a couple of days when you fully healed and feel 100 back to normal… Naruto-Sama would like to speck to you in private." Sakura said.

"In private? About what?" Maemi asked with curiosity.

"I don't know. He wouldn't tell me. He just said it was important."

"I see. Now Michiko, is she awake or is she still sleeping?"

"She's actually returned to the village already. Maemi-san, you've been in a coma for over a month. I've been checking on you daily to see if they're had been any improvements. You surprised me when you awoke, we were all afraid that you'd be in that coma forever."

"Coma… damn… it's all… a blur now…" Maemi stammered.

"Rest now. You should rest so you can heal properly." Sakura said softly as she gently pushed on his chest to lay him down and then covered him.

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The bandages have been removed and Maemi was better now. He walked down the halls towards Naruto's office. He knocked on the door.

"Come in, come in…" Naruto said from inside. Maemi pushed the doors open and walked inside the office. Naruto looked up to see who it was. When he saw Maemi walking towards him he sat up.

"Sakura-Sama said you wanted to see me." Maemi said.

"Yes. I was wondering if you knew the legends of the Bijyuu?" Naruto asked.

"Yes sir. I know the Kazekage has the Ichibi and you have the Kyuubi. I know that they're nine of them and you have the ninth and most powerful of the demons."

"That's right. All the demons are normally sealed in a human body, normally passed from generation to generation. The Kyuubi was the only one to not be sealed in a body until the fourth Hokage sealed it inside me. I have reason to believe that you also have a Bijyuu inside you."

"What? A Bijyuu inside me… but how. My father didn't have a Bijyuu in him. And why do you think I have a Bijyuu in me.

"Your father might not of had the Bijyuu, but Funato did. Your father and Funato are twins. One had the Bijyuu; the other had the ability to pass it. The way you acted in your fight with Funato, I know you have a Bijyuu in you. Though I don't know which one it is, I advise you to be on your guard. Fragments of the Akatsuki will try to hunt you down to get your Bijyuu. Be careful. I'll have some members of the Anbu escort you home when you're ready."

"I think I'm ready now. The main thing I wanted to do was meet you. You're my idol. I want to be just like you. It's my dream to surpass you in power." Maemi said with a smile.

"You still got a long ways to go but don't give up. No one thought I'll ever become the Hokage when I was your age and look at me now." Naruto said.

"Thank you Naruto-sama." Maemi said, then bowed his head politely.

"Gather your things and go to the south gate. Two members of the Anbu will be waiting for you there."