Afraid Of Dying

                                    

                                          
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The journey back to Konoha was done in silence. Tenten and Lee had noticed how tense the atmosphere was but didn't voice their concern. After handing Gaara off to his family they immediately set course back to Konoha. Tenten and Lee were shocked to find out that Naruto killed both of the Akatsuki members with little effort.
The squad of 6 Shinobi ran at full speed for the next several hours before slowing down when Konoha's massive gates came into view. It took another 20 minutes for the group to reach the gates and by that time the sun was beginning to set.
Naruto stood at the entrance of the massive gates as Tenten leaned against the wall to catch her breath. She may have been a part of Team Gai but her stamina was still lacking compared to her teammates. She thought they were all psychos! Who runs for over 7 hours at full speed without stopping?! Madness!
Naruto crossed his arms with a sigh before gesturing with his head. "You all can leave. I'll go speak with Auntie Tsunade and deliver the report." The Jonins and Chunins nodded at one another before walking off to their homes. Kakashi lingered for a few moments before walking towards Naruto and patting him on his shoulder. The silver haired man disappeared in a shunshin directly afterwards.
Naruto pursed his lips after his Sensei's actions before jumping on top of the massive gates. His gaze settled on the Hokage Monument before he closed his eyes. The boy disappeared in a yellow flash and reappeared just outside the office of the Hokage. He gazed through the window and noticed that Tsunade wasn't present. His head tilted curiously before furrowing his eyebrows and accessing his Sage Mode. He was motionless for several seconds before zeroing in on her location.
Tsunade was sitting in the main garden of the Senju compound with a book in her hand and a bottle of sake near her feet. Her eyes were closed as she rested her back against the trunk of the tree. The woman idly listened to the sound of the small stream that rested in the garden with a small smile. Her eyes snapped open and she came face to face with Naruto's cerulean orbs. The boy was staring at her with an eyebrow raised and a peculiar looking kunai in his hand.
Wait a second... She recognized that particular kunai. Her eyes widened in surprise as she pointed at the unique looking dagger. "Is that what I think it is?!"
Naruto glanced at the weapon for a few moments before he began to twirl it in his hands. "Yes. Yes it is. Like father like son, they say."
Tsunade was silent for several seconds before she chuckled and shook her head. Her eyes glanced down towards her necklace as she gently held the jewel in her hand. So that was why the seals seemed so familiar... The Hiraishin Seal was inscribed on it. A snort escaped her as she smiled. A smile that was full of bitterness.
"There truly isn't a chance I'd survive..."
Her smile softened as she ran her fingers over the gem stone. It was still such a beautiful necklace. Hopefully she'd be able to keep wearing it.
Naruto stared at his aunt as her face went through a myriad of emotions before settling on a gentle smile.
"I take it the mission was a success hmm?" The woman let go of her necklace and crossed her arms beneath her bust.
Naruto nodded his head before making his way towards her and sitting next to her. "Sasori and Deidara are now dead. I also know who the masked man is. The one who attacked Konoha and led to me becoming a Jinchuuriki." The boy idly twirled the Hiraishin Kunai in his hand as Tsunade stared at him curiously.