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Someone I need spelling help. I don't know how to spell shisho or that word. Can't think if it. If you know how please tell me.
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Konoha, 3 years later…
Working her shift at the hospital, Sakura found herself checking over the coma patients alongside her friend Ino. The blonde girl sent once a month to find and check on the minds of those who sleep. Their minds shattered and in pieces the young girl along with members of her family were slowly putting them together. Their jutsus being what they were, other then for interrogation, they could also be for those whose mind just shut down.
Fragile as they were, the Yamanaka clan knew how to put them back with slow and easy steps so that the mind can adjust to what happened. It was in hopes that these men and women were able to be reunited with their friends and family who miss them greatly. Humming and working as they were, she watched as Ino was mentally preparing herself for work on one that both wished to get better. Having heard from her friend after the Sound invaded about the guy she helped rescue, she was a little jealous of her friend.
She had not been able to do much since she was out cold. Herself and...well and Sasuke had been used as bait for lack of a better term to make sure Naruto fought Gaara. The youth being from Suna and a Jinchurriki as well, it was harder then most. But somehow her idiot teammate and friend changed him. Now the teenager and his siblings were among those she counted friends.
Still though her friend had helped to rescue many and according to Ino this particular one, drew her to him. Not like a crush or anything, it was the fact that he was unknown. His body having been hurt bad he was wrapped in bandages all over his body. Chakra barely even there, it was the wraps that kept it in, Specifically for those losing it, it kept the body going while it was restored and started to heal.
It was because of him she was willing to help heal the person even more as it has been a long time and his family probably thinks he is dead. (Admittedly though she knows her friend is doing so out of sheer curiosity for real but her heart is in the right place)
Anyway seeing as her friend does the signs and goes into his mind. She checks his pulse among other things. His breath steady she jumps as the hand she held, started to move. Ino herself coming out, the platinum haired girl gave a smile. Knowing full well what it meant, both watch as even though he struggles to open his eyes, they see a pair of bright blue shining at them.
Both reminded of a friend who has yet to return from his trip. They hear a faint whisper of a voice. Low and raspy, they hush him as they get some ice chips. Placing one in his mouth, he responds almost immediately as he sucks in. Lips and everything dry he accepts a couple more before he is cut off.
"Look, no more for right now." Sakura stated, "You have been in a coma for quite some time." The rosette stated warmly. "Everything will take some time to get back to normal. In the meantime take it easy."
A frustrated look in those eyes, the figure is about to speak again, but by the narrow green eyed gaze couple with the other girl's light blue. He closes his mouth.
A nod of her head in pleasure, Sakura turns to Ino as she speaks. "Keep an eye on him Ino, I am going to let Shisho know he's awake."
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Hearing as the two young women speak, he watches as the Yamanaka accepts what the pink haired girl says with a smile. Not recognizing the rosette, he recognizes the familiar hair and eyes of the mind using clan and he wonders why he has never seen this one before. Having been and met with clans of the village in his first month as Hokage, he had seen all the members…
And this one is different….not to mention at least 15-16 years old. He would remember her.
Thinking about it, he pauses as his eyes widen. How the hell was he alive? Knowing full well the seal he used, he should be dead. The Shinigami should have taken his soul! What about Naruto! How long was he out. Who looked out for him? What about Kushina? Could she have survived as well?"
Confusion even further emanating as so many questions enter his thoughts, the blonde girl sees it in his eyes and smiles as she tilts her head. "Wondering what's going on huh?"
Not able to answer, he admits the blonde was able to read him well as he tries to nod his head. A friendly gaze on her face, she gives him an ice chip which he takes gratefully. Listening as she talks to him animatedly, he finds himself wishing he could talk without his throat hurting. "When she comes back I have to go and let my father know you are awake. The next part of the plan is to find out who you are." She replies brightly. "Then we can find out who you are and see about getting you fixed up and back to your family or village."
A warm look on his eyes, he knows that right now it is his biggest desire. Watching and listening with half an ear he feels himself getting drowsy. Wishing he could shake himself awake he does so as the pink haired girl returns with a brunette. The blonde nodding to her as she leaves, he recognizes her from her general features and he is stunned. It was Shizune!
This was Tsunade's niece of sorts and she was definitely older. A lot older then what should be. He hasn't been out that long? No it can't be! For all he knew Kushina and Naruto both could be gone! He needs to get out of here and find out.
Struggling somewhat as best he can, he is stopped as the brunette woman prevents him. "Now Teuchi-kun!, you need to stay calm in bed, its been 3 years since the Sound invaded when you were found." The brunette smiled as she looked at him. "You need your rest." Pausing as he hears this Minato, just sits there in shock. Only 3 years since he was found? Yet he knows this is the Slug Sannin's family member right here, who is way older then just 3 years. She should be 14-15 years old and yet she has to be in her 20's as his eyes gaze at her!
Even more confused as to what has happened, he feels himself being put to sleep as the brunette waves a hand over his features. Last thing he sees is a gentle green glow before once again he is out.
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"Good job Sakura, monitor him. Wake him up every two hours and keep up for at least 30 minutes before putting him to sleep again." the brunette stated as she looks at the pinkette. Nodding her head at the order. She smiles at the compliment that was paid to her for her good work.
Turning to the patient, she sees the wrapping around him and sighs. Those bright blue eyes of his looked familiar, not able to place it though she shrugs and moves on with her work. Moving onto other residents she must attend to. She grins as at the third one she checks on in the neighboring room, she finds her friend returning with her father and one other.
A nod from both. She sees them go into the room where the one they named Teuchi was resting. Knowing she will get called to go in there as both her teachers were in a meeting. (Actually Shizune was trying to pry Tsunade from a bottle of sake to get her to finish her paperwork.) Therefore she finishes up with the woman before her, who was resting after a mission that had given her chakra exhaustion. Lately seeing more of the shinobi coming in like that, it had Sakura wondering if something was going on.
Not her place to ask as she was just a chuunin, (recently made) she went to join the father and daughter to aide the man asleep in there.
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Seeing the one she rescued long ago before her, once more, Ino stations herself on one side while her father does on the other. She listens as he tells her what she needs to do. The signs of the jutsu instilled as she repeats them back to him, he nods in approval and pride. Causing her to fluster a little bit as he was also her boss, who not very often would let his father side come out when working.
"He has been awake correct." Iniochi stated with a purpose as Ino nods her head. "How long?"
"About two hours Yamanaka-sama." The girl replied with coolness. Ino knowing full well that her father was here as not only to find out who the man was. But also to teach her, to help with her mind jutsus for interrogation purposes should she be called. At home he was Dad but at work, he was Yamanaka-sama.
"Shizune-sempai, just had him put to sleep. Iniochi-san." Sakura stated as she came in. Knowing full well what is about to happen, she knows she must be there to monitor everyone involved. Her familiarity with the father and daughter made her the best as she could tell the nuances if either one got in trouble. "I am here in her stead."
"All right then," The blonde man stated as he gazes at both girls. "Let's get started. Ino you will be helping me as you are most familiar with his mind."
"Yes Yamanaka-sama"
Both moving their hands in signs, they touch the man's visible skin with a finger and are soon in.
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Looking into the mind of the one who she herself named Teuchi-san so as to give him an identity, Ino found herself pleased at the landscape that has now taken shape. Her father beside her, he gestured for her to lead the way. Traveling a brick path, the two find themselves in the yard of a two story house. A little worse for wear, the house needed to be repaired in some places.
A new window here and there, but overall if new it would have been a nice place to live. Right now though as they approach a door opens and out comes someone whom her father just stills at with his eyes widening in shock. She turns to see the man stepping out wearing a pair of gray pants and a blue shirt, his blonde hair shining as his bright blue eyes welcome them with a friendly smile.
Knowing full well the look on her father's face who just stands there with his mouth open, she just shrugs as she follows the man inside. Turning around, she is about to say something to him when he shakes his head and follows, but not without pushing his daughter out with a mind push of his own.
Confusion evident on her features as she returns to her body. The only thing she knows is the last order that was given to her.
Ino...when you awake have Sakura stay with him and leave to get Tsunade herself. BRING her here, if she asks tell her it is a Code 725. She will know what it is. And Ino NO ONE ELSE!
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30 minutes later
Having run all over the village looking for the Godaime who was not in the office the blonde girl had succeeded in finding her in a bar clear across Konoha. Knowing and seeing Shizune beside her, she had approached and whispered what her father told her.
That is when things really went weird for Ino as her hand was grabbed and next thing she knew her and Shizune were alongside the older woman inside the hospital. Feeling a little nauseated as her stomach seems to catch up to her finally.
"Which room Yamanaka!"
Her arm pointing the way, the woman strides towards it with determination. Both her and Shizune follow at her command. Entering the room 5 minutes later, they see Sakura still confused she bows out of respect to her teacher and listens to the woman speak.
"Sakura how long?"
"About 35 minutes, Tsunade-sama," The rosette replied. "Both are holding steady and no one has entered the room without my permission.
"Good. I need you to go now and do not say a word." The older blonde replies. "Get all medical records on him and hand him to me. I will personally take care of him."
Eyebrows raised in confusion, the pink haired girl nods her head and leaves the room. Still puzzled though, Ino looks to the Godaime of Konoha who now gazes at her with calm. "Ino I now need you to tell me what you did who you saw in this man's mindscape exactly."
Nodding her head, she explained everything she had done the last three years. Piecing the man's mind together with the jutsus her father taught her. The blonde teenager finally gets to describing that last meeting when the man opened the door to let her and her father in. From what he was wearing to the gold of his hair and blue of his eyes, she seems thoughtful as she tells the older woman.
"Tsunade-sama come to think of it, the guy looked like an older version of Naruto." She replied calmly with some curiosity thrown in. Before she could say anything else, a similar reaction that her father had is mirrored in the eyes of the two in front of her. Watching as their faces change to one of determination, the older blonde woman looks at her in a way that makes her shiver in fear.
"Ino I need you to bring your father out, you know the way to do it without harming his mind."
Nodding her head, Ino goes through the signs from memory and places both hands upon her father's head. The man coming out only minutes later, the head of T and I nods his head at her presence.
"Report Iniochi."
Looking at his daughter, he gestures for her to go, which she was about to when Tsunade stopped her. "Hold Ino we may need you later, nor report Iniochi who is this man."
"I recommend we place security seals then."
Nodding in understanding, the oldest person in the room waits till it is done. Her eyebrow raised now as her hands go to her hips, the Yamanaka head speaks with a calm and sure tone to his voice. One that speaks of truth to all within.
"After the last 30 minutes. I have determined his identity to be true. I was one of his friends and advisers and I quizzed him on things only he would know. This this man is Minato Namikaze, the Fourth Hokage of Konoha."
Her eyes widening as she looks down at the man before her still wrapped in bandages, the platinum blonde teenager just says two words that wrap into her mind like a mantra over and over.
Holy Shit.
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Hearing as one of her chief military advisers tells her what she demanded to be heard. She finds herself agreeing with one of her apprentices nearby muttering something over and over. Her mind whirling with thoughts, (some of which she can finally get out of her job as Hokage) another though involved two of her favorite people.
Knowing she needs to see for herself, on behalf of these two. One of them a friend and the other a young blonde who she says as part of her family, she sets about checking his levels as he rests. Finding they were well within normal parameters, she looks to the teenager in the room.
"Ino according to the records I glanced over, you found him near the Hokage seating area when the Sound invaded, Correct?"
Breaking free of her momentary shock at who her favorite psych patient could be, she nodded her head. "Yes Tsunade-sama. I was looking to where a brunt of the battle the third had was as many were beside the Hokages when it started. I thought there might be people in the rubble below as I was assigned to search the stadium after the battle.
"All right then I need some confirmation, on what you saw alongside your father. His chakra is well within normal parameters, so its time for the bandages to come off and we will see for sure." The elder woman stated. Turning around, she gestured to her assistant in more ways then one. Both moving the two Yamanakas to the side of the sleeping man, a form of chakra scalpels started to glow as they carefully cut away at the bandages around his head.
Moving carefully so as not to hurt him anymore then necessary, slowly blonde hair that fell flat from the bandages was a golden color she had seen only on one other person. The other one was supposed to have been dead years before. But yet with each unwrapping of the chakra bandages, she is shocked for as she releases his features from the last of them. Both her and Shizune looked at one another with surprise.
Still though turning to Ino, who nodded her head in affirmation of who she saw, confirming what her father had said. Minato Namikaze was very much alive, and well this provides a whole new slew of problems.
1, With him back somehow and alive, a couple of villages, mainly Rock could invade
2. If the council finds out it may lead to number 1. None of them can keep their mouths shut.
3. Danzo...enough said.
But it was number 4 that worried her the most. Especially for the sleeping man in front of her and a younger one out on his training trip with his godfather.
Just how the hell is she going to handle the father and son when they find out about the other?