Akira's POV
"Otousan!" A lady greeted us when we enter the house. She looked at us and see Sensei that we are carrying.
"Ohh... wait" The lady said going upstairs. We just wait for her a few seconds before she comes down again helping to carry sensei.
"Follow me..." She said as we follow behind her and Tazuna-san upstairs.
"Here... just put him there" The lady said once we were inside a room with a futon inside
We lay sensei on the futon and covered him.
"Thank you..." We said looking at her
"My name's Tsunami" She said with a gentle smile
"Thank you, Tsunami-san-dattebayo" Naruto said beside me.
"You can get some food downstairs, seems like you have a rough time going here" Tsunami-san said smiling.
"We'll just wait for your Sensei to wake up" Tazuna-san said
They look at each other and nod as they follow behind Tsunami-san, they stop when they see me not following them
"Akira?" Sakura said tilting her head to the side.
"Oh, I just needed to do something. I'll just go down once I'm done" I said scratching my neck. They look at each other and nodded taking a last look at Sensei.
"We'll wait for you" Naruto said having a cheerful smile. Suddenly their stomach growls making them blush.
"Seems like you all are pretty hungry, let's go down so you can eat" Tsunami-san said giggling. They nodded and follow her. Tazuna-san send me a smile, I nodded at him before he leaves and slide the door closed.
I sigh and look at Sensei, I sit beside the futon, readying my medical kit. I remove the cover and lift his right hand, removing his gloves, examining it.
(The wound isn't that deep) I thought putting his hand down and getting cotton to remove and clean the blood on his wound. Once I'm done I put a gauze wrapping around his hand to cover his wound. I look at him with worried eyes.
"He seems like he was about to tell me something, before he collapses..." I said to myself as the memory crossed my mind, and pulling the cover-up. I stand up and was about to leave when something caught my eyes. I walk towards the mirror and examine the purple color on my neck.
"Ahh, mo..." I thought looking at the small bruise on my neck. Suddenly the door opens revealing the team with food.
"I almost had a heart attack..." I said sighing and looking at them. Sakura chuckles and pushes the food in front of me
"We bring you food-dattebayo" Naruto said with a bright smile
"Here" Sakura said smiling, I took the food and walked over to the futon where Sensei was sleeping.
"So what did you do...?" Sakura said looking at me
"I just clean his wound" I said taking a bite of my food. Sakura nodded and look at Sensei
Suddenly Sasuke touch my neck making me jump.
"Why?..." I said looking at him.
"You have a bruised" He said sitting beside me
"ohh, it's just small, it will probably be gone by tomorrow" I said touching my neck
"Is something hurting at you?" I said looking at Sasuke with worried eyes
"nhn" He said shaking his head
"Let me see-dattebayo!" Naruto said sitting on my left side, and tried to tilt my head to see my neck clearly.
"Naruto, you're too close" I said shoving his face away.
"Come on, now, we should be more worried about Sensei" I said removing his hands that's on my neck
"When do you think Sensei will wake up-dattebayo?" Naruto said backing away and looks at Sensei
"I actually don't know" I said shrugging. Naruto suddenly stand-up walking to the other side of Sensei, looking very instensely at Sensei. He then sit as his eyes shine.
"Naruto...?" Sakura asked confused by his action
"Don't you guys get curios...?" He said with a mischievous smile
"... of what?" I said confused by what his implying, he look at us and chuckled.
"..." We just stare at him confused.
"What do you think Sensei look like... under this mask?" He said making us turn our head to Sensei
There was a silence as Naruto's smile grow bigger. He reached his hand on Sensei mask as we look intensely at Sensei waiting
(I don't think this is right...) Something in my mind whispered
(I...)
"Wait!" I said stopping Naruto on his track and my teammates turns to look at me.
"huh?" Naruto said confused
" I think we should not do that..."
"But, aren't you curious?" Naruto said with a frown crossing his arms
"Actually, no..." I said with a poker face also crossing my arms.
"But this is are only chance to see Sensei face, what if his hiding something under there... like maybe an ugly face," Naruto said, trying to convince me.
"Yeah that's why we should not do it, what if he doesn't want us to see it." I protest
"But-"
"Maybe Akira is right, Naruto. We should respect him and not take advantage of his unconsciousness to try to unmask him." Sakura explained nodding her head.
"nhn" Sasuke also said nodding his head. Naruto frowned and looked disappointed
"Maybe... we can try to unmask him when his conscious, you know" I suggest just to lighten Naruto's mood. Naruto perked up on that and look at me with an excited eyes.
"Really?" He said
"yeah, but it's not like we can unmask him when his conscious, though..." I said whispering the last part to myself, scratching the back of my head.
"I'll wait for that moment-dattebayo!" Naruto said excitedly. I laugh a little at his reaction.
"Ohh, good you're here" Tazuna-san said getting our attention. We turn to look at him who's standing at the door.
"Tazuna-san, what is it?" Sakura asked confuse
"Oh, well we just needed a little help down there... If you could like... give me a hand" He said scratching his neck, laughing awkwardly
"Oh, we can do that-dattebayo!" Naruto said standing up. Tazuna-san look at our direction, we give him a nod indicating that we are glad to help him.
"Thank you, I've cause so much trouble..." Tazuna-san said laughing awkwardly.
"No, it's okay Tazuna-san, besides we still not doing anything" Sakura said with a gentle smile. We all stand up and started to walk to him.
Tazuna-san suddenly spoke. "Oh, Akira, I think you should stay here, and wait for your Sensei to wake up" He said putting his hand on my shoulder
"I..." I said looking at the team
"Tazuna-san is right, you should stay here, so Sensei will have a companion, maybe something suddenly hurt at him, it's best if one of us stays here." Sakura explained
(well, that make sense) I thought looking at Sensei
"Sure, I'll just stay here and keep watch on him" I said sighing and putting my hand in my pockets. They nodded at me and left with Tazuna-san
(I'm all alone again...) I thought sitting beside the futon
I pulled his wounded hand to see if it's still bleeding, I remove his gloves and put it back seeing that it's okay now.
"What to do now..." I muttered laying on the wooden floor. I quickly stand up going to my bag and pulled a book.
(Gosh, I'm glad I brought this...) I thought as I go back beside Sensei, laying on the ground.
I open the book and turn to the page where I left off.
-skip-
"Man, that's sad..." I muttered finishing the book, I'm still looking at the book, not believing that it ended like that
"By your face, it doesn't look like it's really sad..." I heard someone beside me spoke making me froze, my heart pounding. I turn to look at the person beside me who's looking at me. Once our eyes lock, he chuckles.
"Why are you staring at me like that..." Sensei said still chuckling. I quickly sit up and just stare at him
(Why does it seem so familiar) I thought. I avert my eyes and look outside, noticing that it's already dark
(Wow, I didn't even notice the time) I thought turning to look at Sensei
"What do you expect, I almost have a heart attack" I said frowning at him
"Ma, gomen, gomen" He said chuckling again
"Tch" I said looking at the book again.
I jump again when a finger touches my chin tilting my head upward to the side, making me look at the ceiling.
"Ehh? Nande?" I said confuse, leaning my head back.
"mhm... You have a bruised, does it hurt?" he said in a whisper, touching the area.
"mhm" I hum shaking my head side to side
"Y-you're too close" I said shoving him away from me with an annoyed look.
"What is it, you're creepy." I said when he just stare
"mhm..." He said looking at the ceiling as if he were thinking
"Nothing actually," He said looking back at me making me sweatdropped.
(What's wrong with this guy... tch, I take it back he's not cool at all) I thought crossing my arms
"Seems like you're good now, I should inform the team" I said as I try to stand up but he put his hands on my shoulder making me sit again
"What? " I ask confused, a hint of annoyance
"I'm hungry" He suddenly said, making my eyebrows twitch.
(This guy... Is he trying to annoy me or what)
"Here." I said shoving the food in his face
"Actually, thats my food earlier you can have it, I'm not hungry" I said sighing.
"..." He just stare at me like his waiting for something
I sigh and stand up turning my back to him.
"Just eat, I'm not going to look..." I said walking towards my bag to return the book
(What should I read next...) I thought looking at my bag with three books in it.
Suddenly the door open, I turn my head to look at the door seeing the team, Tazuna-san and Tsunami-san standing there
"Hey, Sensei, you're awake-dattebayo" Naruto said seeing sensei awake
"Are you alright, Sensei?" Tsunami-san said walking towards Sensei
"Not really... It will be hard just to move for a week..." He said adjusting his self.
I look at the food tray that is now empty.
(That's fast...)
"Well, it would be better if you didn't move for a while" Tsunami-san said
"O-okay" He said looking at his right hand as if examining it. He lay again on the futon. I walk towards him as the team also walk towards him sitting
"Come on! You're sharingan is fantastic, but it puts that much strain on your body, it may not be worth it!" Sakura said, lecturing him.
"S-sorry..." Sensei said. I can't help but chuckles at him.
"Right, we even needed to drag you down here" I said making him look at me apologetically.
"But you know... He did take down a real powerful Ninja like that! We probably don't need to worry for a while." Tazuna-san said wiping the sweats on his face
"Anyway, that kid with the mask... What was he?" Sakura ask
(Anbu... Mist Anbu...) I said to myself, looking at my hands
(There's something weird about him... I can't point it out) I thought clenching my fist slightly
"He was an Anbu black ops from the Hidden Mist Village. It's a mask that the elite Ninja tracking Unit wears." Sensei explained looking serious
"They are commonly called the 'fire extinguishing corps,' and their duty is to erase all traces that a Ninja ever lived. The body of the Ninja reveals a variety of things... Ninjutsu secrets and chakra characteristics which permeate the Ninja of their village...the composition of secret medicines used on a Ninja's body..." He continues
"For instance, if I were to die, every secret about my Sharingan would be investigated thoroughly, and in the worst case, there's a danger that my entire Jutsu could be stolen. In other words, Tracker ninjas are the one-prevent village secrets from leaking out by killing the Rouge Ninja who's run away from their village and completely eliminating their bodies." Sensei finishes explaining
"Isn't it wierd, Sensei..." I said making him look at me
"If he's an Anbu his supposed to get rid of the body right on the spot... but instead he carries him, or is it because where there... A Konoha Shinobi?" I asked tilting my head confused
He suddenly sits up with a worried look
"Sensei?" I ask getting more even confused by the seconds passing by as he just sit there lost in his thoughts
"What's going on-dattebayo?!" Naruto said also confused
"Ahh... to answer you're question, it's true that the Tacker ninja eliminate the body on the spot." Sensei said, but still not answering my question completely
"As Akira says he carried him and left... If he needed proof he'd killed Zabuza he could simply have taken the head and the weapon the Ninja tracker kid used to kill Zabuza..." Sensei said looking very serious
"A regular senbon...That's impossible..." Sasuke said with realization.
"Right... it's impossible?" Sensei said making the team confused
"What have you guys talking about?" Tazuna-san said looking very confused
(I see...)
"So... does that mean Zabuza is still alive...?" I said as my eyebrow scrunch, looking at Sensei
He nodded his head, getting my teammate Sakura and Naruto shock.
"It's probably that... Zabuza is alive!" He announced, looking very serious, making them more shock
"What?" Tsunami-san said
"What the heck do you mean-dattebayo?!" Naruto said looking excited
"Naruto..." I said my eyebrows twitching
(Whats, so fun about that...) I thought but can't help the smirk forming on my lips
"But Kakashi Sensei, you made sure that he was dead" Sakura said confused
"It's true I did make sure...But, he was probably just in a state of near-death. The senbon that Tracker Ninja used has a very low ability to kill unless it hits a vital spot...It's something that was originally used for medical treatments such as acupuncture therapy. Ninja trackers know all about the structure of human body...putting people into a state of apparent near death is probably simple for them. First, he went to the trouble of taking Zabuza's corpse which was probably heavier than he is. Second, he used a Senbon, a weapon with a low ability to kill. From these, that youth wasn't aiming to kill Zabuza but to save him."
(I understand now... that chakra spike earlier it was him... I didn't notice right away becuase it was just very subtle, Kuso) I thought frowning
"Aren't you reading way too much into it?" Tazuna-san said disagreeing
"no, If something fishy, make preparations before it's too late. That's also an iron-clad rule of the Shinobi" Sensei said looking very serious
I look at Naruto with now a very happy expression on his face
"So, what kind of preparation where gonna do?" I ask looking at Sensei
"Right, you won't be able to move for a while..." Sakura said, making him chuckle
"I'll assign you training tomorrow!" Sensei said
"W-wait a minute! Even with training we're not gonna be that strong! Our opponent is a Ninja whom even you with a Sharingan, had a tough fight with!" Sakura protest
"Sakura, who was it that save me during my difficult battle? You've all quickly grown... especially you Naruto! you've grown the most!" He said leaning and looking at Naruto
"You heard that, Akira-chan!" Naruto said jumping at me and shaking me, making my eyebrows twitch. I nudge him, making him stop and scratch his cheeck and chuckles awkwardly. I squint my eyes looking at him. He suddenly look at sensei with a cheeky smile
"So you noticed, Kakashi-sensei! Now it's getting interesting-dattebayo!" He said looking determined
(Akira-chan...) I thought with furrowed eyebrows. I put my both hands on my lap and turn to look at Sensei.
"What kind of training are we going to do, Sensei?" I ask getting his attention
"Ma, I'll just tell you all tomorrow, we should get rest for now" He said with an eye smile
"You'll just gonna die..." Someone suddenly said, making us turn to look at who is it.
"Who the heck are you?" Naruto said pointing at the chibi.
"Hey, Inari! Where've you been?!" Tazuna-san said
"Welcome back... Grandpa..." The chibi who's named is Inari said, running towards Tazuna-san gving him a hug.
"Inari, what sort of greeting is that?! these are the Ninja who escorted your Grandpa!" Tsunami-san said, scolding Inari.
The chibi just look at us and turn to look at Tsunami-san "Mom, these guys will die... There's no way they can oppose Gato and win."
Naruto suddenly standup in disbelief "Say what, you little brat! Now listen up! I'm a super hero who's gonna become an awesome Ninja named the Hokoge in the future!" Naruto said pointing his finger at the child.
"A hero, That's ridiculous! There's no such a thing!" Inari said looking sad
"W- what did you say?!" Naruto said stepping forward, looking pissed
"Naruto...!" I said standing up holding him by his arm.
"Stop that!" Sakura said standing up looking annoyed
"If you don't wanna die, You'd better hurry up and go home..." The chibi said leaving us confused
"psh..." I said looking at the chibi
(He looks like his about to cry... what is it?)
"Naruto, stop it already" I said releasing him and plopping to the ground.
(This day is really tiring, I just want to sleep) I sighed, resting my chin on my hand
"I apologize" Tazuna-san said
"Well, ya'll look tired, I think you all should rest for the day" Tsunami-san said looking at us.
Naruto suddenly walk towards the door confusing us
"Naruto?" Sakura ask
"I'm just gonna do something " He said leaving the room. I just sighed and closed my eyes, chin resting on my hand. I open my eyes again looking at the team who's now silent.
"I just remember, Sensei, You still didn't eat, are you hungry?" Sakura said looking at Sensei
"No, I already eat, Akira gave me food earlier" He said making them look at the tray of food that is now empty.
"So, we should rest now, it's already late" Tazuna-san said standing up
"mhm" We all nodded standing.
"I think you should stay here Akira, since you're the one that's been here at the start" Tsunami-san said. My shoulder dropped hearing
"what if I don't want to?" I said
"Well you don't have a choice we only have one more available room, that only have three bed" Tsunami-san said chuckling.
"Sasuke can-" I said but when I turn to look where is Sasuke a while ago, he's already gone. I look at where is Sakura and see that she already leave
"Huh?..." I said my shoulder dropping
"They already leave, they look so tired" Tazuna-san said when he sees my confusion
"I see, I don't have a choice Am I?" I said with a defeated sigh
"Seems like it"
"Ahh, mo, I'm too tired I just want to sleep" I said making them chuckle.
"Alright, there's a futon in the Cabinet just get there" Tsunami-san said pointing at the cabinet
"Thank you, Tsunami-san" I said, before both of them leave with the food tray.
I walk towards the cabinet, seeing that there's only one futon left. I took it.
"Put it here" Sensei suddenly said adjusting his futon and making a room for my futon. I just sighed and put my futon there. I go to my backpack and took it beside me, pulling out a book,
"You should sleep" He said amused.
"Later" I said laying on my futon, turning to the side and pulling the cover-up to my head.
I heard him chuckle.
"..." I remove my cover and turn my head to look at him to see if he's already sleeping and our eyes lock making me turn my head quickly.
(Gosh I almost break my neck there) I thought covering my whole body with the blanket
I wait for a few seconds if he's going to say anything, but he didn't speak. I heard shuffling beside me, I can tell he turned his back on me because his back touches mine; I move away from him and sigh.
(I'm just going to read for a little while, then I'll sleep) I thought, removing a little of the blanket from my head, and allowing a little moonlight to pass through.
*Note:
I actually wanted to write some interaction here but when I check the words it's already 3000 plus and that's really long for a chapter.
So that's all, see you in the next chapter
Thank u to all the people reading this story.