(x) - Drunk confession
Might Guy : Well, these are still sand shinobis.
He said.
Hazuna : Also true.
The fighting went on for about two hours more before the sand ninjas retreated suddenly.
It was revealed that the sand shinobis were actually acting under the orders of Orochimaru who had fled. And even more shockingly, had caused lord third to lose his life in the process.
Somehow, Hazuna didn't feel an ounce of emotion towards his death. After finding out the truth about Itachi, she had tried her best to remain professional and now that he was gone, she was indifferent.
She attended his funeral just for the sake of it. Comforted others who were closer to him, or at the very least who he was more humane towards.
She put an arm around Naruto as they left the cemetery. He looked like he needed it.
Naruto : I will miss him.
He said in a low voice, hugging her quietly.
Hazuna : I know.
She whispered, ruffling his hair.
Kakashi walked upto Hazuna about an hour later.
Kakashi : You good?
He asked, she nodded.
Hazuna : Better than everyone else, I suppose. You?
He smiled his usual smile.
Kakashi : Of course, I am good.
Hazuna : So, who is gonna be the Hokage now?
She asked.
Kakashi : That is probably for the elders to decide.
"Uchiha?", another person joined the conversation.
Kakashi : Long time no see, Jiraiya sensei.
She turned around to see the sannin.
Hazuna : How is the 'research' going?
He laughed, eyeing her up and down just a bit before Kakashi cleared his throat.
Kakashi : So, who do you think will become the next Hokage?
He asked.
Jiraiya : Oh, they just asked me to. But I said no.
He replied.
Hazuna : WHAT?!
She asked in surprise.
Jiraiya : It's not my thing. But I know someone who will probably become the next Hokage.
Hazuna : Who is he?
She asked.
Jiraiya : More like 'who is she?'.
He said and just then, Naruto appeared from behind him.
Naruto : Hazuna sensei, you know pervy sage?
He asked, Hazuna laughed hard at the nickname.
Hazuna : Very apt.
She giggled.
Hazuna : Yes I know him, Naruto. Actually trained under him for a bit three years ago.
Jiraiya : Let's go, Naruto.
He grumbled, leaving.
Jiraiya : Bye, Uchiha!
Hazuna : Bye, pervy sage!
Jiraiya : Urusai! (Shut up!)
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[ Two weeks later ]
Hazuna walked over idly to one of the small pubs in Konohagakure. She didn't drink very often, just when she felt like it. And with everything going on, she definitely felt like it today.
It was early. Around 6 in the evening, when she began drinking. And before she knew it, she had lost track of time and it was now dark. It was risky, because she had absolutely no filter when she was drunk.
She noticed someone come and take a seat next to her, calling for sake. A little tipsy now, she turned around. It was a woman. Beautiful by the looks of it, blonde hair, dressed in grey with a green cloak on top. She didn't notice the Uchiha next to her.
Hazuna : You are pretty.
She blurted out without thinking, making the woman look at her, amused. Hazuna felt as though she had definitely seen her before somewhere.
"Thanks?", she replied.
Hazuna : You look.....familiar.
She said.
"Really?", the blonde replied, drinking the sake that had been handed to her.
"So, what brings you here?"
Hazuna : I live here.
She replied, narrowing her eyes.
Hazuna : You tell me, what brings YOU here?
The blonde was tempted to say exactly who she was, but decided to keep her identity hidden.
"I am originally from the village too."
Hazuna : Ohhh, so why are you drinking?
She asked.
"Do I need a reason to drink?"
Hazuna : Well, always. For example, I am drinking because my little brother is in the hospital and I can't do ANYTHING about it. And I may or may not be attracted to someone I can't have.
She ranted mindlessly, finishing the last of her drink before calling for one more.
"Well, this got interesting quickly.", the stranger's eyes twinkled.
"You are attracted to someone you can't have?"
Hazuna : THAT'S what you found interesting? Hello? Did I mention where my brother is in the hospital?
"Oh, don't you worry about that. It will be okay.", she replied, mentally noting that she'd go see this unnamed girl's brother.
"So, tell me about the guy you are attracted to."
Hazuna : Oh, well he is amazing. Everyone knows him. Everyone loves him. It's impossible not to.
She sighed.
Hazuna : And he has been through the most terrible things, and he still always smiles.
Tsunade nodded.
Tsunade : Wow, you say you are just attracted to him, yet you act like you are head over heels for him.
Hazuna : That's not true. It's not like I am ever gonna tell him about it.
She hiccuped, staring at the ceiling.
Hazuna : Wow, I am pathetic, aren't I? Having girl talk with a stranger in a pub about my former sensei.
Tsunade : Former sensei? Damn, I am way too invested in this story now.
The blonde said, laughing.
Tsunade : He is not too much older than you, I hope.
Hazuna opened her mouth to say something when the glass accidentally slipped from the stranger's hand, causing it to break and the broken glass to form a cut on her hand.
The unknown person took her palm to her injured hand in order to heal herself but she saw that someone had beat her to it.
Hazuna : Here, let me.
She said hastily, controlling her chakra and easily healing the wound on the stranger's hand.
The blonde was taken aback at this. Did she really perfectly heal that cut all while being drunk? Just who is this girl?
Tsunade : So, you are a kunoichi then?
She asked slowly, Hazuna lazily nodded.
Tsunade : Hmmmm..
"TSUNADE SAMA!!!", a black haired woman walked into the pub, running to Tsunade's side.
Hazuna : Hmmmm, so your name is Tsunade sama.
She hummed drowsily, laying her head on the counter next to her drink.
Hazuna : I feel like I have heard that name before.
Tsunade : Oh look, it's Shizune.
She told the woman that had just arrived.
Hazuna : Hi, Shizune. Wait, who?
She waved shakily at her, grinning.
Shizune looked at the intoxicated girl in confusion before smiling politely.
Shizune : Come on Tsunade sama, time to go.
Tsunade : Ugh, fine.
She pouted before turning to Hazuna.
Tsunade : It was nice to meet you.....
Hazuna : Uchiha Hazuna.
She smiled while still leaning her head on the counter.
Shizune : The Uchiha girl?
She said, surprised.
Hazuna : The one and only.
She slurred a bit, holding out a peace sign and awakening her sharingan for a few seconds.
Tsunade : I will see you around.
She smirked before leaving.
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[ The next day ]
Hazuna : So, who is this new Hokage?
She asked Kakashi as they walked into the Hokage's building.
Kakashi : One of the three sannin. Apparently we are supposed to help her settle in as Hokage.
He replied as they opened the door to the office.
Kakashi : Tsunade Senju.
Hazuna froze as a realisation struck her and she recalled the events of the previous night. She entered the office to find the blonde woman she had met.
Hazuna : Oh my god, I am dead as fuck.
She muttered under her breath.
Tsunade looked up to see the two jonins.
Tsunade : Ah, Uchiha girl.
She said, giving her a sly smile before looking at Kakashi.
Tsunade : And you are the copy ninja.
Kakashi nodded.
Hazuna : Is there anyone that doesn't know you?
She whispered, he shrugged.
Tsunade : Anyway.
She continued.
Tsunade : I will be officially made Hokage in a few days. And I need you two to take charge of the rest of the jonin up until then.
Hazuna : Why us?
She asked in surprise.
Tsunade : Yeah, I was surprised too.
She said, looking straight at Hazuna.
Tsunade : But it seems you both are this village's most capable shinobi at the moment.
Kakashi : We will do our best.
He nodded.
Tsunade : Kakashi, can you go bring the monthly reports for the shinobi? I have something to discuss with Hazuna.
He nodded, glancing at Hazuna questioningly before leaving.
Hazuna took a deep breath as he left.
Hazuna : Tsunade sama, I am so sor-
To her surprise, the new Hokage burst into laughter.
Tsunade : Well well, if it isn't the honest drunk.
She said between laughing.
Hazuna relaxed a bit, still confused about the laughter.
Hazuna : I am sorry.
She said, scratching the back of her neck.
Tsunade : Oh, never mind that. Happens to the best of us.
She nodded.
Tsunade : What I am intrigued about are your abilities as a shinobi. You show great aptitude for medical ninjutsu.
Hazuna : I do?
Tsunade : Do you not remember drunkenly healing my hand?
She said, raising an eyebrow.
Hazuna : Huh, I did what?
She replied, confused.
Tsunade : You don't remember then.
She said, even more surprised now.
Tsunade : Do you remember what else you told me?
Hazuna flushed a bit.
Hazuna : Yeah....
Tsunade : Well, I am actually going to visit your little brother today, Naruto has been pestering me to take a look ever since I arrived.
Hazuna : Thank you so much.
She smiled in relief.
"Maybe she doesn't remember my whole rant about Kakashi.", Hazuna thought to herself.
Tsunade : And who is this former sensei?
Her eyes gleamed in excitement in anticipation of the tea to be spilled.
"Well, fuck."
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CEO of apologizing for late updates haha.
;)