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-Chapter 6-

Haku had his mind searched all of his memories, everything. He felt he had been violated but he knew it had to be done it was the choice he made. He was now in the jail of Konoha there weren't many people down there with him. He gave a sigh and sat in his cell waiting to hear what was to become of him from the Hokage.

Tsunade was in her office mulling over the past few day they had been hectic. She wasn't sure what she was going to with Haku. She would talk with the council about Haku and what they were going to do with him. Shizune stepped in the room disrupting Tsunades thoughts. Shizune walked over to Tsunade and cleared her throat.

"Tsunade-sama you're needed at the medical center they want to talk to you,"

"Why don't they just come to me, why didn't they tell you!" Tsunade said angrily.

"I asked and they said it was classified information," Shizune looked at Tsunade for a reply.

"Alright," Tsunade said getting up slowly. Shizune could be trusted so why didn't they tell her! Tsunade let out a small huff as she left the room. Shizune was left standing in the Hokages office she heard footsteps and turned.

"Are you coming?" Tsunade said raising and eyebrow at her friend. Shizune gave a single nod and followed Tsunade. They talked about how they never got to eat that day when the new about Shinda came to them on the way to the center. Tsunade promised she would make time to eat with Shizune again. They walked into the medical center Tsunades heels clicked on the floor. Someone greated Tsunade as she shook off the wetness of the rain,

"Hokage-sama this way please," A small woman said with a smile. Tsunade followed the small woman Shizune tagging along behind them. They were led down a small hallway that was on the left side of the front desk. They stopped at the last door and the woman opened it revealing a man sitting down with paper scattered on the white table.

"Oh come in!" he was still looking at the paper in his hand. Tsunade and Shizune stepped inside and the woman left quietly.

"What's this about?" Tsunade said blankly.

"Uzumaki, Naruto," he said putting the paper down. Tsunade tensed up she didn't want any bad news. She nodded at him to continue on with what he had to say. He itched his chin then began to talk,

"His wounds aren't healing as fast because the seal that was placed on him is slowly losing its power to hold back the Nine tails chakra. A new one has to be made and placed soon, I know it takes time to create a new seal for this type of thing," he folded his hands together.

"Shizune get our team working on that seal right away, and tell them to prepare the room downstairs below main building." Tsunade looked at Shizune to see if she got everything.

"On it!" Shizune said leaving swiftly. This was bad news for Tsunade, she didn't know how she was going to tell Naruto or how he would take it. She also had to tell Kakashi and other jonin, the AMBU would know in a matter of seconds. She thanked the doctor for the notice and left to look for Kakashi.

Tsunade found Kakashi and Guy walking towards the main part of Konoha umbrellas in hand. Kakashi spotted Tsunade and stopped Guy looked at Kakashi to see why he had stopped.

"Kakashi, Guy!" Tsunade greeted them. Guy looked at Tsunade and waved.

"Why hello," Guy said happily. How could he be so happy on a rainy day Tsunade asked herself.

"I need to tell you two something then I need you to tell other jonin," they both looked at her with curiosity. Kakashi saw a glint of importance on her face he became serious and listened closely. "It's about Naruto, the seal that was placed on him years ago is losing its strength to hold back the nine tails. We need to create a new one but it takes time I'm not sure how long. Naruto has two choices, being monitored...checked up on or being caged till the seal is done. Depending on Naruto's decision I'll have to select people to watch over him either way. I need people watching if he's in a cage or in his apartment everyone needs to be on high alert." She said and left for Sasuke's house quickly.

Sasuke had been in the kitchen making himself dinner when there was a knock at the door. He went to go see who it was, it was annoying to have people knock on his door all the time. He slid open the door to see Tsunade standing there he let her in and hesitated at shutting the door. The pouring rain was now just a drizzle hopefully it would stop soon he rain wasn't much help for Sasuke's mood.

"I came to check up on Naruto," she said with a small smile the smile seemed fake to Sasuke. He could tell she had a bit of sorrow in her eyes and she didn't try to hide it.

"He's still asleep right where you left him." Sasuke said softly. Tsunade led the way into Sasukes bedroom. She felt Naruto's forehead with the back of her hand his temperature was fine. Tsunade smiled Naruto was being lazy and sleeping she decided it was enough sleep for the teen.

"Naruto!" she yelled Sasuke jumped at the sudden yell. Naruto shot up and scrambled off the other side of the bad away from Tsunade.

"Nice to see you awake! You can go home now just don't do anything strenuous. To make sure you obey my rules I will be checking up on you along with a few other people." Tsunade said with her hands on her hips. Naruto groaned he didn't want to be checked in on he wasn't a baby.

"I don't need checking up on," Naruto said angrily.

"Yes you do," she said. She put a hand up when Naruto began to argue.

"Naruto we need to talk," Tsunades tone shut Naruto up. She turned to Sasuke.

"Sorry to impose on you Sasuke but can we use this room?"

"yeah," he nodded and left closing the door behind him he walked down the hall but stopped half way to catch the conversation.

Naruto got up from the floor the bed was between the Hokage and himself. Tsunade crossed her arms and sighed.

"Naruto..." she began.
"the seal that's holding the nine tails is growing weak, and we have to create a new seal" Tsunade stopped but she still had more to say.

"Yeah...so," Naruto said confused.

"Well creating a seal takes time...and I don't know how long the seal will hold out. So either someone watches you or you'll have to be put in a god damn cage and monitored," Tsunade said as her anger flared when she said this. She didn't want to put Naruto in a cage but she had to think of Konoha. After Naruto mulled things over in his head he chose what he thought was best.

"Put me in a cage," Naruto said looking at the bed sheets. Tsunade gave a sigh. Sasukes eyes widened in shock.

"Alright It will happen tomorrow. I'll meet you in my office tomorrow morning," she walked over to Naruto and pulled him to her she squeezed him in a hug. He didn't hug her back but she was ok with this.

"It's going to be ok Naruto," she turned and opened the door she proceeded down the hall towards Sasuke. She gave him a nod as she brushed past him and left. Naruto was still standing there when Sasuke walked in.

"Do you really want to be put in a cage?" Sasuke asked.

"If it's for the best," Naruto replied not looking up from the sheets.

"Are you sure Naruto...I mean wouldn't you rather-" Sasuke was cut off by Naruto's shout.

"I'M A TICKING TIME BOMB!" Naruto shouted as he looked up at Sasuke. Tears were now streaming down Narutos face this stupid demon inside him always had to hurt him. It always had to hurt everyone Naruto cursed as he whipped the tears with the back of his sleeve. Sasuke still stood in shock but then soon understood Narutos frustration.

"You should stay here and get rest are you hungry," Sasuke thought Naruto needed the sudden change of topic. Naruto nodded and sniffed as he whipped away more tears. Sasuke left for the kitchen and made ramen for the upset blonde. The raven added some special things to the ramen. He set two bowls down and they began to eat. After a while Naruto spoke softly.

"I had a weird dream today,"

"what was it?" Sasuke said as he remembered Naruto passing out he cringed.

"It was about me and you something weird happened," Naruto pushed around noodles with his fork. Sasuke knew what it was Naruto thought the kiss was a dream. Sasuke felt a little hurt was it not believable? But Sasuke didn't know that Naruto knew it wasn't a dream he wanted Sasuke to say something.

"We all have strange dreams..." Sasuke trailed off. Naruto sighed and got up holding his bowl as he went over to the sink.

"I guess we do," Naruto said as he set the bowl in the sink. Sasuke picked his bowl up and did the same. Sasuke walked into the sitting room and stood by the couch.

"Naruto you can sleep in my bed," Sasuke said.

"Why don't we both sleep in your bed it's big enough," Sasukes heart skipped at Narutos suggestion.

"I guess we could," Sasuke said as he walked to his room. Naruto got into the bed and covers himself in the covers Sasuke had given him shorts to sleep in. Sasuke changed and slipped in on the other side of the bed turned away from Naruto. As sleep came to both of them Sasuke had turned onto his stomach and Naruto faced him on his side.

"It wasn't a dream," Naruto whispered. Sasuke didn't move Naruto was sure Sasuke didn't hear him. Sasuke moved and took Naruto's hand in his, their fingers entwined as they fell asleep.