Chapter 12 - Returning from the Grass Village. Finishing a meeting and small possibilities.. (2/2)
”Quite simple. To give you a future. To make you strong. I don't want to see you waste your life pursuing something that's hollow.” Kai-La said slowly. ”Also because I am selfish and egotistical. Like most a.d.u.l.ts, I believe I know best.”
He tried to convey to the child without revealing any future information.
”I don't think you will want me anymore then,” TenTen said with a frown.
”Oh, why is that?” Kai-La asked. Even the others in the room wondered a little.
”Because I am weak. It's my fault my parents died in the Nine-Tails attack. I overheard uncle talking while he drank his funny smelly drink.” TenTen said stifling a tear.
Tsume was visibly angry. Even Hiashi did not take what he heard well.
”Do continue little one. Take your time.” Kai-La said softly.
”Sniff ok. Mama never recovered to well after my birth. So Daddy had to work harder. When the attack happened he was too weak to fight. Mommy died trying to help him.” TenTen said as a few tears fell down her cheek.
”I don't think you understand what happened. I can honestly say it wasn't your fault. It was the result of a weak-willed Uchiha.” Kai-La said wiping away a tear from her face.
TenTen pushed his hand away. ”Don't pity me! Hic. I will become strong. That way I won't be left alone again.” TenTen wiped away her tears with her hand. ”Weak people get thrown way. That is what I heard around the village.”
”TenTen, I do not pity you,” Kai-La said reaching his hand out to her. ”I promise not to throw you away,” Kai-La said softly.
”Hic, How can I believe you?” TenTen asked as she reached her hand out grabbing his.
”You can't. You must judge for yourself in the end if I am someone you can trust in. If I could do something to gain your trust I would. But I have offered you a home it's up to you what happens now.” Kai-La said.
”Can I see your face? If I see your face that means we aren't enemies.” TenTen said puffing out her c.h.e.s.t. ”Big girls confront their enemies.”
Tsume chuckled at the girl's antics. The rest smiled. Even Danzo smirked.
”Very well then,” Kai-La said leaning forward.
TenTen reached out touching the mask. When she pulled on it, the mask detracted into Kai-La's face faster than you could blink.
'What is that material made of? He looks like the second Hokage!' Danzo thought. 'Except for the skin tone, eye color, and hair color. He could be an exact copy.'
Little did he know the rest had somewhat the same idea.
”You have really weird eyes. Your hair is all silky.” TenTen said as she pulled on it. ”There is alot of red mixed in. Your skin is darker than dirt. How is that?”
”Born that way. The skin anyway. The inhabitants that were born on the smaller islands of Uzu have darker skin. There are not that many of us like this. Or anyone else like me for that matter.” Kai-La said somberly. ”As for the hair. It's due to the Uzumaki bloodline. If you join my family your hair will turn darker than what it is with a small trace of red maybe.” 'Can't really say it's due to redoing my cells.'
With a wrinkle on her face, Tenten asked something that stuck out to her. ”What's Uzu?”
”It is short for the name of my former home. It is gone now.” Kai-La said softly at the end.
”How did that happen?” TenTen asked.
'Only a child could ask something like this. I will need to increase history classes at the school and academy.' The Hokage thought.
”We were caught being weak. The world responded in kind. Trusting the wrong people and not strengthening our village brought about our doom.” Kai-La said with an edge but sadly.
”Don't be sad. You are gonna make me sad.” Tenten said tearing up.
”You are right. I won't,” Kai-La said standing up. He resummoned his mask. ”I wish you all the happiness little TenTen. Hopefully, your uncle takes care of you.”
Kai-La sat back down. After a few minutes, the Hokage gestured for the nurse to take TenTen away.
As they walked to the door TenTen looked back.
”If I come with you. Do I get a mommy as well? Any brothers or sisters?” She asked in wonder.
”You will have several mommies. As well as several siblings in the future. But for now, you would be like the big sister to my little cousin Naruto.” Kai-La said looking over.
With a bright smile, TenTen walked over to the Hokage.
”Mr.Hokage can I go with him? I promise to be good.” TenTen asked.
”Of course. Nurse Koala please get the papers for Lord Uzumaki.” The Hokage said.
”Yay” TenTen said running to Kai-La. ”You have to keep your promise.” She said sticking out her pinky finger.
”It' a promise. I have some important work to do. So can you go to sleep for a little bit?” Kai-La asked the child as he did a pinky promise.
”I can but I am not really tired. Why do I need to sleep?” TenTen asked with her head tilted?
”You have worked hard. I need to heal your broken bones and damaged body. I rather you sleep through it instead of feeling pain.” Kai-La said.
”Ok then. I will try to go to sleep.” TenTen said as she sat on Kai-La closing her eyes.
Kai-La reached out touched her forehead. Activating the cells to trigger a small sleep state he flushed her system with his light chakra as well as some of his own cells.
The cells job were to boost her bodies growth. All the breaks were set to mend and blood flow was increased due to the strong bone marrow. The symbol for the Senju clan appeared on TenTens head before disappearing. Her hair darkened with a single streak of red on the left side. Her skin tone darkened a little bit.
As her body relaxed into its new state Kai-La removed his hand. He laid her down next to him and place some dimensional holes around her in case anyone attacked. The cell seal on her head also pulled in small traces of light chakra to help with repairs as well as provide the energy needed. Without energy, TenTen would die from chakra exhaustion.
”Ah, I forgot to report on the grass mission..” Kai-La said absentmindedly.
”What happened in the Grass village? We forgot about it with the trouble of your fight.” The Hokage stated.”