Painful Heart
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto. If I did , I would totally change some things, but sadly I do not. This is my own idea.
'Bold' - Kyuubi's voice
'Bold Italic' - Kyuubi's thoughts
'Bold Underline' - Jutsu's
'Italic' - Inner thoughts/Flashbacks
Naruto: Painful Heart
Chapter 7: Memory lane
Konoha Hospital, Naruto's room
Inoichi sits across from Naruto while Jiraiya and Tsunade watch from the couch as Inoichi begins to form hand signs.
"Shintenshin no Jutsu (Mind Body Switch Technique)" Inoichi yells as his mind is transported into Naruto's
Inoichi begins to open his eyes as he gets up. "Did I do my own jutsu wrong?" he thought as he walked through what seemed to be a sewer. As he continues to walk through the giant sewer he sees writing on the wall.
"DIE DEMON!"
"We hope you die."
"DEMON BRAT!"
As he continues to walk through the sewer he sees blood splatter the wall. Soon he begins to hear a sound as he stops in his tracks. He then hears a large growl coming from behind him. He slowly turns and sees a large pair of red eyes with a slit in the middle stare at him.
"What are you doing here human?!" Kyuubi roars as he stares at Inoichi.
"I was sent by Tsunade-sama to help repair Naruto and see what his mental state is." The Yamanaka clan head says as he looks around. Soon something catches his attention. He sees a patch of Sunshine blonde hair behind Kyuubi's paw.
"No one will mess with the Kit again." Kyuubi roars once more but this time he unleashes a large force of chakra and pushes Inoichi out of Naruto's mind. Soon Inoichi returns to his body and falls off. Tsunade and Jiraiya help Inoichi up and ask him what happened.
"His mental state is so far gone that his mind is forcing him to revert back to his child-like state. Not only that but the Kyuubi is holding Naruto away from anyone that could enter his mind. He seems to be protecting Naruto. I don't think just anyone can approach him." Inoichi tells the Sannin as he drinks some water.
As Jiraiya and Tsuande both take in this information, Jiraiya thinks of something or someone that can help. "Can you take people with you when you enter their mind?" He asks and receives a nod from Inoichi. "I think I have someone that can help." He gives both of them a smile as he disappears
Hyuga Compound
Jiraiya appears in front of the Hyuga compound and knocks at the entrance. He is soon met by a young, pale woman with light purple eyes. He requested a meeting with Hiashi Hyuga. As he is led to Hiashi's office he sees Hinata sneak a peek from around the corner.
"To what do I owe this visit, Jiraiya-sama?" The clan head asks.
"I came here to request help from Hinata Hyuga. She is a vital part in our plan to help Naruto recover from his coma." Jiraiya tells him with authority in his voice.
"I refuse to let my daughter see that boy. She is to be the heiress of the Hyuga Clan. I won't allow her to be mixed in with that demon." Hiashi tells Jiraiya, who is not clenching his fist.
"It's not your choice Hiashi. The Hokage personally requested for her to come." Jiraiya tells him as he steps to his face.
"As I said before, Hinata will not go anywhere. Now leave my compound at once." Hiashi says as two Hyuga appear behind Jiraiya. Suddenly Hinata enters Hiashi's office.
"Father, I am going to help Naruto-kun. Whether you approve or not." She says while activating her Byakugan. "I am willing to give up being the clan head and accept the birdcage seal because I love him father." She continues to stare at her father with anger.
"I have never seen her talk back to me. I can see her love for this boy. It reminds me of how I loved my wife." Hiashi thinks to himself. He gives a big sigh as he nods his head. Hinata sees his approval and smiles as she deactivated her Byakugan. Jiraiya begins to leave with Hinata but she turns around and gives a small bow to her father. Hiashi watches as Hinata leaves.
"This boy must be something to give my daughter the confidence to stand up to me." Hiashi thinks as he returns to his desk.
Hokage Tower
Tsunade sits behind her desk as she faces her worst enemy, paperwork. She awaits news about Naruto's condition. Suddenly she senses a chakra signature approach and she calls for him to appear.
"Tenzo, come out now." Tsunade orders as an Anbu agent appears from out of the shadow and bows to her.
"What can I do for you, Hokage-sama?" the Anbu says as he lifts his head.
"Remove your mask Tenzo." She orders as the Anbu nods and begins to remove his mask. He has shoulder length brown hair along with an Happuri-style hitai-ate.
"I know you possess Kekkei Genkai Mokuton (Wood Release). I'm working on something for a shinobi and I need your help. Consider this a mission but I won't force you to do it. You can choose whether you want to or not after listening to the details." She tells him as she holds her hands under her chin.
"I am willing to do anything to help you Hokage-sama." Tenzo replies as he continues to bow. Tsunade nods and smiles.
Konoha Hospital, Naruto's room
Jiraiya arrives in Naruto's room with Hinata to once again perform the mind jutsu. As he enters the room he finds Asuma, Kakashi, Kurenai, Gai, Iruka, Inoichi and the Konoha 12.
"Hello everyone, I need the room for a few hours. No questions until after I step out of this room." Jiraiya tells them as everyone nods and begins to walk out. Now only Hinata, Inoichi, Iruka, Kakashi and Jiraiya remain.
"Inoichi, can you take young Hinata here into Naruto's mind? I think she is the key to bring Naruto back." Jiraiya tells the Yamanaka clan. Inoichi nods as he prepares for his Jutsu.
"Hinata-san, you may see some things in his mind but just continue on until you reach him." Inoichi tells Hinata as she just nods. He then performs the hand signs and says. "Shintenshin no Jutsu (Mind Body Switch Technique)" and soon Hinata's body goes numb.
Naruto's Mind space
Hinata slowly opens her eyes and looks at the ground. All she sees is darkness with only a faint sign of light. She slowly gets up and decides to begin to walk. She walks for what seems like hours until she hears a low growl. She turns around and just like Inoichi, she faces Kyuubi's eyes.
"So they decide to send you in here this time?" Kyuubi says as he looks into her eyes. Hinata jumps back and activates her Byakugan. All Kyuubi does is laugh as he watches her look around.
"If you're looking for Kit, then you should have asked." Kyuubi says as Hinata gives him a confused look.
"You're the only person I will allow to safely enter this place. You've been nothing but nice towards the Kit." Kyuubi says as he moves his paw and shows her a 5 year old Naruto. Hinata sees Naruto try to hide behind Kyuubi's paw.
"It's ok Naruto-kun. I'm your friend." Hinata tells him as she slowly walks to him.
"It's ok Kit, she's a friend." Kyuubi gives him a smile as he nudges Naruto to get closer. The Blonde looks at Kyuubi and begins to walk to Hinata. Hinata holds her hand out and watches as Naruto grabs her hand. She crouches down to meet his eyes.
"You have pretty eyes." the young blonde points out. Hinata gives him a smile as she replies, "So you do, Naruto-kun." She then grabs Naruto and gives him a tight squeeze.
"Are you ready to return with me?" Hinata asks as she lets go of Naruto. He looks at her with worry in his eyes.
"I'm scared, Hinta-chan. I don't want to be alone." Naruto says as a single tear rolls down his cheek. Hinata wipes his tear and pulls his head back up.
"You won't be alone. You'll have our friends, your sensei, Iruka, Tsunade, and Jiraiya. You'll also have me Naruto-Kun." She looks at him and sees that he is still worried so she continues. "Can I tell you a story, Naruto-kun. There was once a shy girl who was bullied for her eyes. They would call her eyes creepy and ugly. One day she got lost in the forest. As she walked through the forest she came across a group of bullies. They called her names until one boy came to her rescue. That boy called her eyes pretty. He saved that girl but now I want to save him because I love him."
Naruto watches as she tells her story and smiles. He looks towards Kyuubi and yells, "Thank you Kyu-niisan." Kyuubi smiles as he nods as Naruto turns back around and hugs Hinata once more. Hinata accepts his embrace and closes her eyes as everything in Naruto's mindscape begins to disappear.
Naruto's hospital room
Hinata begins to slowly return to her senses as she looks towards Naruto's bed. Jiraiya and Tsunade look at Naruto as he slowly opens his eyes. After 4 months the blonde shinobi looks around his room. Hinata begins to form tears in her eyes as Naruto looks at her with his signature grin. Hinata smiles as tears roll down her cheek. Naruto reaches to her face and wipes her tears away from her cheeks. He holds her hand and says something that she didn't expect.
"I love you too."
