CHAPTER 13

I felt my entire body ache. As I opened my eyes, I first saw the white roof of the hospital. Someone was sitting beside me.

I turned my head to see Naruto. He immediately noticed.

"Tenten !"

"Water." My voice was raspy.

He immidiately gave me a glass of water. I sat down slowly and drank the water from the glass.

"Sigh."

"How many days ?"

"Two...You were not injured. You are a Jinjuriki now."

"I know....Who told you ?"

"Jiraya. Grandpa Hokage is KIA. After that Kakashi sensei asked Jiraya to confirm his doubt. And jiraya confirmed it. Killer Bee said that you saved his life. So Raikage agreed not to persue the matter."

"The funeral..."

"Today morning. You are the only one who missed it."

"*Sigh* There is no point in crying over spilled milk."

Naruto hugged me. I was really feeling tierd, thinking about the future.

*Kiss*

I turned towards him and kissed him. I was really frustrated. So I decided not to think about it and enjoy his company.

I relaxed in his embrace. No point in thinking about this. I have to see what happens in the future.

*Cough*Cough*

"Stop writing that." I said Jiraya in a flat tone.

"Well, you are awake."

"Yes."

"Hmmm, everything else is fine. All you have to do is work on your chakra control again."

I groaned and Naruto Snickered.

"I came here to inform you two. Although you will get an official notice, you have to join today's council meeting."

"Do I have to ?" Naruto groaned.

"Yes."

"When ?" I asked.

"In the afternoon."

"Let's go home. I am going to freshen up a bit."

"Alright ! You were not injured. So they should release you today."

After the check ups, the doctor discharged me.

The news of me being the Jinjuriki has been supressed. I went home with Naruto. After bathing, we ate cup noodles. None of us were in the mood to cook anything. After that I changed to my usual ninja outfit with the jonin vest. Naruto got ready as well. We were ready to face hell together. And the name of the hell was council meeting.

...

"And that's all about the damage report." Shikaku Nara completed his report. In the entire invasion along with two tailed beasts, the total casualties were seven jonins, eighteen chunins, nine genins and fifteen civilians. That's surprisingly a low number. But the infrastructure damage is great. Especially near the Hokage tower.

"Now, to the next important matter, the new Jinjuriki." As Danzo spoke, I tensed up. But I didn't have to worry for long. Jiraya, who was surprisingly present, came to my rescue.

With killing intent towards Danzo, Jiraya spoke.

"You are not discussing anything Danzo Shimura. There is nothing to discuss on the matter. Thirteen tailed beast bomb. Enough to annihilate half of the land of fire. She stopped thirteen of them. And cloud has nothing to discuss. So do we. Tenten is a kunoichi of konoha. And that's end of the matter." Shikaku Nara immidiately supported the matter.

"Jiraya sama is right. We should discuss the next important matter. Who is to become Hokage. According to Sandaime sama's last wills, he had three candidates in mind. I believe in Sandaime sama's judgement."

Danzo's face twisted. I heard something about Jiraya finding the will when he last talked with Sandaime on his deathbed.

It seemed drama is about to start.

"I agree with it." Koharu spoke.

"Hmmm. Hiruzen's last will... I agree with it as well."

"Danzo looked like he had chewed a lemon."

"I agree with his judgement." Choza Akimichi agreed. Soon enough, Everone was nodding in agreement.

"Sandaime sama had written it minding four or five years in future. He had written his reasons of his choices. I have distributed the copy to everyone. If you want, you can read these ." Shikaku Nara handed over some papers. Naruto and I didn't get any. But I was curious about these three candidates.

'may be Jiraya, Tsunade and Kakashi ?' I thought to my self.

"The reasons are sound enough." Tsume Inuzuka spoke.

"..." Hiyashi nodded his head.

"Yes, but these are written thinking about the future." Homura spoke stroking his beard.

"As you can see, the three candidates are, Senju Tsunade, Hugarashi Tenten and Uzumaki Naruto."

My eyes were wide. I believe Naruto's as well. 'Wait a minute ! Did he say me ?'

"The choice is quite obvious for me." Shikaku spoke again.

"Strength wise Naruto is at elite Jonin level. But he lacked experience. Not to mention he is young. The population will accept him. He was able to subdue one tails effortlessly. According to Sandaime, he has qualities of a leader. But this is not enough. May be in few more years, but not now. His political experience is not enough."

Everyone nodded his head. It was quite obvious really.

"Second Hugarashi Tenten. I don't need to speak about strength and achivement. She not only teleported two bijus out of the village, But also subdued eight tails all on her own. A feat only managed by third Raikage. And if what Jiraya sama said is true, then I don't need to speak in that matter. She has also played a crucial role in securing our alliance with Kumo. And this time for true."

Everyone nodded.

"But she is too young as well." This time Homura spoke .

"She had shown qualities of a leader. But it won't be enough. Like Uzumaki, she lacked any experience in politics" Koharu also gave two cents.

Danzo's face was truly ugly.

'I wish, I had my camera right now.'

"Yes, So that leaves the last candidate. And I don't think I have to explain this to anyone."Shikaku paused for a while.

"So as the Jonin commander and the head of the Nara clan I nominate Senju Tsunade as the fifth Hokage."

Soon everyone followed suit.

"But she isn't even in the village !" Danzo shouted, barely managing his anger.

"You don't have to worry about that !" Jiraya stood up." I will depart the day after tomorrow. And within three weeks, I will return with Tsunade. Just give me these two kids." He exclaimed.

"Alright Jiraya sama. Tomorrow is the meeting with Daimyo sama. So it shouldn't be a problem." Shikaku agreed.

And like that, the council meeting ended.

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