I woke up to a bright white light that stung my eyes. Where am I? I thought This isn't the shack that I live in. I then remembered the gladiator tournament. Am I dead? Is this place the afterlife?

"It looks like you've woken up," an unknown voice said. I glanced up to see a lady with two light blonde ponytails that rested on her back. "I recommend you don't get up for a while, your cut could reopen any second." I looked down to see stitches on my lower abdomen. The lady headed out and went to talk with someone outside I couldn't see. A girl about my age with pink hair and a nurse's coat came in and checked some minor injuries and the iv plugs and made sure that everything was working. I noticed she peeked at me when she thought I wasn't looking. A girl that was only interested in me because of my looks, pretty lame.

"Umm uh y-your'e all good i'll go c-call Naruko," she stuttered. She went out of the room and came in again with a girl wearing an orange tank with black leather looking pants. A orange and black coat was hanging around her waist and her upper left arm was bandaged. Sasuke recognized her immediately, i mean, who wouldn't? She was the Hokage's daughter. She took a look at sasuke and then his wound.

"How are you feeling um-"

"Sasuke," I replied. She smiled but I didn't let it get to me. She was probably being nice so that I could agree to be her slave or something. She walked over and grunted in mid step clutching her left arm which started to become red with blood.

"Naruko you sh-"

" I'm fine Sakura, treat him first," she pointed to me.

" But Na-

" Sakura I only have a cut, don't worry." I stared at her arm. It looked like it had been done my a weapon. I then looked at the weapon by her waist. It had dry blood on it. No way, was she?

"Were you the one? That saved me?" I croaked. She turned around with her golden hair going freely with her movement. She grinned,

" Yup," she said popping the p. "and now, you should probably go to sleep." She was on the edge of my bed now. Why would she help me? There is no way someone with a high rank like her would help me with nothing to her benefit.

"Why?" I asked. Her eyebrows scrunched, indicating she didn't know what I was talking about. " Why would you help me? I'm only a poor slave."

"Because you're only a teenager, the people said you were seventeen. There's no way I could let you stay in that hell hole. Especially if you weren't supposed to be there in the first place."

"Yeah right, I bet you are just trying to use me. None of you nobles are actually good at heart and you certainly don't look kind enough to help someone like me." Naruko's eyes looked at me with hurt. She sat on my bed and before i knew it, pulled me into a hug. My breath hitched. The hug was very warm and kind. It reminded me of the times my mom comforted me when I was upset as a kid. I felt upset thinking about her even now. She was one of the best moms there was. I didn't even know I was hugging back until I felt Naruko shift in my arms. Nevertheless, I didn't want to let go, to let go of this warmth. When Naruko and I did finally spring apart, she smiled a warm caring smile.

"I thought you might have needed that," she whispered. Then she winced and gritted her teeth as she clutched her arm. The girl named Sakura dragged Naruko out saying something about her being irresponsible. I chuckled at the scene they were making as I felt myself going to sleep. When I woke up, I found Naruko sleeping in a chair in the same room. I smiled at her peaceful face and attempted to get up. I tried to use my arms to help me up but only ended up falling and landing in an uncomfortable position. By that Naruko had woken up and was walking towards me. She gently put her arm around my shoulders and put her other one on my chest, getting me into a sitting position. When she looked up I realised that our faces were only inches away from each other. I felt heat go up to my face and saw a light blush dusting her face as well.

"So um, I came here to see if you would want to go to some of my classes with me since you will have nothing to do after you heal," Naruko stated with a cheeky grin. She is going to help me more even after this? I keep want to think nobles are selfish, but this girl keeps changing my mind.

"Won't that make me a nuisance?' I asked.

"Of course NOT!" she yelled,"where were you going to go if you left here anyway? There was no way I could let you go back to the shed you lived in as a slave. Anyway, they're getting your files and materials from there so you can live here." As if on cue, A lady with fiery red hair walked in. I recognised her as the hokage's wife. She eyed me and Naruko and smiled. What is she thinking?

" Naruko, I have Sasuke's files. I thought you might want to see it and we can confirm it with Sasuke himself." Kushina walked over and Naruko grabbed the file. She took out the papers and let me see. I nodded at the information saying it was correct.

"Wait a second! SASUKE. You're an Uchiha?" Naruko asked in astonishment. I looked at her suspiciously and nodded. What was so significant about my last name? Kushina's eyes widened.

"He probably doesn't know," she said looking down. Naruko sighed and looked into my eyes. "How old were you when your parents died?" I looked over to Kushina. How did she know my parents died?

"How did you know tha-"

" The whole Uchiha Clan was killed in one day. Some rumors even said a man named Uchiha Itachi killed them all," Naruko said impatiently. My eyes widened. The whole clan, had ...died? Not just my parents?

"That explains why your fighting techniques were so well, the Uchihas were the best at fighting in all of Konoha," Kushina added. This was a lot to take in. I was the only one left in my clan if you didn't count Itachi. Naruko saw I looked sad and decided to cheer me up.

" Well, Tsunade, our personal doctor said that you will be healed by tomorrow. Guess you could come with us then."

" Yeah," I answered and felt myself drift to sleep again. I was going to live with the Hokage. I guess this is the start of a new life.