Chapter 8: Thanks to You
-Naruto
1 week has passed since I returned to the village after my "mysterious disappearance". Rumors have been flying around the village about what I was doing and why I was gone. Right now, everyone thinks that it was some miracle that I regained my sight and, for now, I'm okay if they think that's what happened. Tsunade has been badgering me from the day I got back to the village about why I was really gone. I still haven't told her.
It took me 2 weeks to get the whole "3rd step" thing to the Uzakugan, but I think I finally have it. Kazuma says that she "told me everything she knows about the subject", but I highly doubt that. I'm sure she's keeping one or two secrets from me at least. But even though I'm suspicious of her, I am very thankful to her. After all, it was thanks to her that I regained my sight. And, after that, I have never seen the world in the same way. Not only has my Uzakugan partly mixed with my normal vision, but the colors are even more vibrant. I guess that's what being in complete darkness for about a month gets you: a new outlook on life.
-Hinata
People say that Naruto "made a deal with the devil", but I don't believe them. And I don't believe that it was some miracle either. There's something else. I can tell by looking at his face; he's hiding something. Something I know is important but can never build up the courage to ask him straight in the face. I guess I can partly blame my love for him for that. I wonder when he'll tell me how he truly feels. I never did get an answer from him after he brought down Pain…
-Sakura
I love him. I love Naruto. 3 years ago, I would've thought that idea to be beyond horrifying. But now…I can't stay away from him. Sure, he has the freedom to choose whoever he wants to be with for the rest of his life but…I just want that girl to be me.
-Kiba
Naruto had turned into the new Sasuke. All the girls were crazy about him and he really didn't care. I wish I could be in Naruto's shoes. I guess girls don't like guys with dogs, but there was no way I was giving up Akamaru, especially just because I liked some girl…
-Kakashi
Naruto would have to choose eventually. Either it was Sakura, or it was Hinata. Which one will it be?...