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She smirked to herself, sensing the two had left Konoha. 'Naruto, you will get a big surprise. Tell me everything once you get back.'

The Shocking Truth

After a couple of hours, Naruto and Hinata had reached the shore. A boat bobbed up and down in the water. On it was a young man, around the age of 17, cleaning the decks. He wore a navy blue sweater and pants with a large straw hat to finish it off. Guessing it was their boat, they walked to him. As they came closer, he stopped cleaning the boat and took a good look at them.

"Ah, Uzumaki-san, Hyuga-san, you've finally arrived. I've been waiting for you," he said. He had a cheerful smile on his face and a happy tone. He seemed to be a kind fellow. But he knowing their names had confused them. They had never met him before.

Seeing they were confused he continued. "Ah, gomen, Tsunade-sama told me that you two were coming this way and reserved a boat for you. It's been a while since I last seen her. I'm the son of a close friend of hers. My family own theses boats and gladly take people to where ever they wish as long as the place isn't dangerous."

Finally understanding everything, Naruto started. "What's your name?"

"Oh I am terribly sorry. My name is Unabara Kaizu (surname first then given name)."

"Kaizu-kun, we need to go to the Land of the Whirlpool," Hinata said.

Kaizu's smile became larger, from ear to ear. "That's where I was born! Of course I'll take you there! It'll bring back good memories! Come aboard."

The couple did so gladly. Kaizu excitedly cut the rope that kept the boat near land and ran to the steering wheel with that big smile. While they were still settling onto the boat, it gave a small jerk and then sailed smoothly. Hinata was instantly feeling sick because of this. Feeling digested food and liquid going up her throat; she turned to face the sea and spewed everything out.

"Hinata, what's wrong. Are you seasick?"

She faced Naruto with a weak smile, "I guess I'm feeling a bit seasick, yeah."

Assured, Naruto left to talk with Kaizu. Hinata took this opportunity to think to herself without Naruto noticing.

'Usually I'm not seasick, maybe it's because I haven't been on a boat for so long. Or maybe…that night, no, that can't be and I won't believe it!'

"Oi, Hinata, want to come and join our conversation?"

She nodded a 'yes' and left to join them. Hopefully it would get her mind off it. She carefully walked to them, once getting, she listened to catch what was going on.

They all sat on the wooden floor. Kaizu had one hand trying to steer the boat correctly. There were a few sudden jerks but they were still on the right course.

"Kaizu is just telling me a bit about the Land of the Whirlpool," Naruto explained.

Kaizu faked a cough to get their attention. He looked at them sternly, this seemed to be serious. "I was born in the Land of the Whirlpool, as you know, it is quite small but it's a very kind place. Our leader is very kind too. From what I know, her clan escaped a war or something and found the Land of the Whirlpool. It wasn't inhabited so it made it their's. The Head of the clan became our leader but because of her condition, her brother has taken over. She is ill with a dangerous disease but because the land is low on doctors, she is most likely to die within a year. It's blood problems or something, I don't know but I think it was because of her past. No-one except her clan knows about the story. So our new leader is taking her place now, he's as good as her but he's getting old you see. The clan is seeking for the lady's son. He is to be found within eight months or the position of leader and Head will be given to someone that is less caring than them."

"Do you know the name of the clan?" Naruto asked.

"I heard that they named the land after their clan name. I don't know though. The villagers don't know much of them because they were ashamed of a member and they don't want to be more ashamed so they keep themselves private."

Naruto was stunned at what he heard. "That would be U-Uzumaki."

"Yeah, I think that's it! Well, that's what I was told."

"Then, that means, I'm a part of that clan."

"Huh? How?"

"I'm Naruto Uzumaki." It made his heart ache to think that his mother could be alive and he wasn't even taken care of or wasn't cared by the clan. He wanted to feel the love of a parent and he could've had it, if only his mother stayed in Konoha. "I'm going to our room." He left with his hand on his head, rubbing it to relieve the headache he received.

"Come on Naruto-san, stay with us for a little while!" Kaizu cried as he returned to his cheerful side.

"Leave me alone!"

Kaizu blinked in surprise, he hadn't seen a person so upset because of a clan. "What's his problem?"

She sighed as she gave him a quick summary of Naruto's story. "Naruto never knew his parents. His father died and his mother, well, we don't know. From what we know, she fled from our village. He grew up alone and was beaten up by every one because…because…"

"Because what?" he asked.

Tears were seen in the corner of her eyes as she remembered his story again. "I can't say, it's a secret which I can get punished if I told anyone without Naruto's permission." She paused to wipe the tears away. "There was no-one there to protect him. I saw it all but I couldn't help, father didn't allow it. Then, he was kidnapped to become a slave. He doesn't know what it feels to be loved by a mother or father. The last time that happened was when he was born." She stopped the story there. "I'm sorry for breaking down like this but his past is so horrible." 'Like many other Jinchuuriki's.' "I'll go talk to him."

She got up and left, leaving Kaizu to sail the boat alone once again. He was just starting to like their company. He jumped up from the ground and began steering the boat properly.

He stared to the ceiling on his bed. He would sleep but he was on a mission, they could arrive at their destination at any moment. He could also cry but that would show signs of weakness. He remembered when he was beaten up on the streets and how he cried through the night.

He heard the door creak open and light footsteps entering. "Naruto, are you alright?"

"I'm fine."

"Do you want to talk about it with me? It can help." Naruto slowly sat up from his bed.

"No thanks." He sighed and ran his hand through his wild hair. After a minute of silence, Naruto started to speak. "What am I to you?"

Hinata froze. Naruto had asked this question a few times but only when he was really troubled and needed to prove his existence, that he was real and not some spirit. She sat next to him in his bed. She held his hand, rubbing it against her right cheek. "Well, I see my strong husband who has the will to go on, who has the power to protect every one he cares for. I also see a young boy inside of you, needing the love of a parent to continue with life. You are physically strong but not a hundred percent mentally." She paused for a moment before continuing. "I also see the person who I can trust with every thing I know about, a person who will listen to me and help me with my problems. You're my rock to lean on when I'm troubled."

"And you're mine too," he ended. He closed his eyes and slowly opened them again. "You think we should go back outside? Kaizu might be worried." Hinata nodded with a happy smile, happy that Naruto could return to his normal self. Together, they stood up and left the room alone and empty.

Kaizu, who was steering the ship, saw the couple come out with smiles on their faces. "Hinata-san, Naruto-san, you two alright?" He called out to them. The reply he was given was a foxy grin and giggling from the lady.

Knowing they were fine, he continued with his work. With the sea breeze hitting against his face and happy passengers, he couldn't help but join in with the smiling frenzy.

End of chapter three. Note this, I won't be updating for around a week! I'll be gone on camp. By the time I get back, hopefully, the next day I'll put up the new chapter. Wait patiently because I don't want my fun ruined by annoyed readers. For the vomitting, I'm not sure how the thing works so please forgive me if it is a bit early for it! Please review and ask me any questions that are bothering you. Thanks.