Sasuke had been in bed for several days in a coma-like state. The jutsu of my clan is cruel and terrifying. One day, that jutsu might be used on me, and, perhaps, one day I might learn how to use and have to use it on someone. Is this why we're almost extinct? Our clan's jutsu might just disappear. It's almost like a curse on the three of us that still lives.

I look at Sasuke, and then I look at how worried Sakura looks. Could I bring myself to use it, to make someone else worry? I may never see it, but in my mind... I know it will happen if I do something like this.

"May I come in?" A unfamiliar voice asked. I've been on edge since Itachi's re-appearance in our lives, so I naturally get startled at the sound of anything unfamiliar. I turn to see a young blonde woman with a blue mark on her forehead.

"Using jutsu to hide her age, huh?"

That's the first time I heard her speak about something not related to Gaara or my safety. Does the voice know her?

"Everything will be alright now."

How is it so certain?

"Sakura! She's going to make everything okay!" The blonde boy comes yelling, running in after her. "Sasuke will be alright now."

Though, Naruto's yelling seemed to be annoying and unnecessary, I was glad to see how much others cared for Sasuke. If I hadn't come back, Sasuke wouldn't be all alone. Knowing Sasuke will be alright lifted me up somehow.

"Please, if you could save Sasuke..." Sakura said bowing to her.

"Well, I'll see what I can do." The lady said, full of cheer. She must be very confident in her abilities, even the voice shows confidence in this lady's abilities. Who is she? She holds her hand above his head and focuses the chakra. What kind of healing powers does this person have?

Soon, Sasuke starts to open his eyes. He still looks tired and beaten. Even with him waking up, his mental state won't be the greatest. Not that any living Uchiha has the greatest state of mind...

"Sasuke!" Sakura leaps and hugs him. She starts shaking, finally crying and releasing all her frustrations she felt through the days we spent together. I let her have her time with my brother.

"Hey, after I'm done with the hospital, I need you to come with me." She says to me.

I look at her, her light brown eyes are full with confidence and hope. Is this the will of fire I have been hearing about?

I nod. "Thank you, for helping my brother." I smile at her.

"Many people fea- er... question your presence here." The blonde woman started to say. "They only question it because it's been so long, and they found no trace of you after your clan's massacre, then they question it because of your sudden appearance shortly before the attack on the village from the Sand Village and your brother."

"You said they fear me...?" Was all I could ask. I haven't done anything, nor do they know anything.

"It's just a precaution, stay calm."

"Honestly, I am just talking to you to let you know. I'm sure you've been aware that you've been followed since your arrival. Past of it is for your protection. Your brother might have appeared because he heard of your appearance. At least, that's what everyone wants to believe. I've assured them if you were going to do something to cripple the village you would have done it by now."

"He wasn't after me or Sasuke. Sasuke and I just happened to hear of his appearance in the village. I couldn't stop him from trying to fight him."

"Who is he after then?"

"Go to sleep for now..."

"No, not again..." I start to black out but I try to fight it. Stop... leave me alone.

"Don't play dumb, Tsunade." I could feel my lips moving and hear my voice. I don't mean to say that, though.

I couldn't focus on Tsunade's face. It was just a blur to me. What is she thinking? I can't control my body right now.

"Ugh... she's getting strong. This is my vessel for now, and it is important that you protect your jinchukiri and NOT question this child for something you think she may be responsible for."

"I know, it's just a formality really." Tsunade's voice was steady and calm.

I could hear myself chuckle. "So, you just wanted to confirm that I was still around."

"Not a lot of people know you're still around. I wanted to believe that there was someway this girl you're inside had some way of disappearing from our radar so easily."

"I had some business to take care of." My voice was not my own. I could hear a similarity, but there was a tone in it that wasn't me at all.

"You may be putting this girl's life in danger if you keep this up."

"We'll be fine."

Stop talking.

I hear myself sigh. "Just do what you need to do."

"Stop talking." I could actually feel myself actually say.

I could see Tsunade's face. She stared at me for a minute, as if she was studying me. "You sure blacked out." She smiled as if nothing happened. It wasn't a dream... I know it. It happened once before, the others were staring at me. They didn't know what to say to me. I had blacked out for what seemed like a second.

"Thanks for saving Sasuke..." I start to leave, my head started to hurt from whatever phenomenon just happened.

"Wait, Kaname." Tsuande said. "You're welcome to stay in the village, but just be careful. Your presence here, no matter the reason, may frighten the others."

"I understand..." But I don't. I don't intend to scare people. What am I doing here if I am barely accepted here?