27 Greed and Guil (1/2)

The Land of Snow finally began its new peaceful Era with the help of Naruto and things were looking great at the moment. Koyuki being an actress was not shy around the crowd and managed to get the people to listen to her.

There were few who blamed her as their suffering was tied to her family. Koyuki was mature enough to know that there were people who saw half-empty glass and some who saw it as half full. She didn't make any promises saying what she would do but rather wanted to prove it by her actions.

The more troublesome group were taken care of by Asama and his group as some needed to get their butt kicked before they listened to what others had to say. Asama and his men had gone through a lot hence they had no time for chit chat and they did their job fast and clean.

As for how the Land of Snow would progress only time would tell. Naruto watched the Land of Snow disappear slowly from the ship as he stood by the railings. A smile formed in his face as Koyuki and few of her men waved their hands to send of Naruto.

Naruto was satisfied with the mission as he met an actress who happened to be a Princess and starred in a movie together with her and killed the bad guy at the end to save a country. It was a fun adventure and definitely a good story to tell his grandchildren when he got old.

Naruto managed to return to Konoha in his second week after his departure and reported to Jiraiya for the completion of his mission. With a pouch full of Ryo(gold coins) Naruto walked towards Namikaze residence while skipping his steps.

Getting inside the house Naruto was disappointed to find the house empty but seeing it was mid-afternoon Yugao was probably in the Academy teaching the new kids.

Naruto decided to roam the village as he was free. After coming back from Sacred Mountain Naruto didn't get to look at the changes of the village due to Orochimaru's attack. Naruto stayed at the village for a couple of days before leaving for his mission in the Land of Village so he was not aware of the changes at the village.

Besides the death of Hiruzen, there wasn't much highlight in the anime during the attack so Naruto didn't take into account that his existence had created few differences in reality. It was like how to change a few things in the past would create a different timeline and Naruto didn't think his mere existence had already created a different reality than the one in the anime.

Walking down the village Naruto suddenly remembered Hinata as she was one, who he spoke to the most in his academy days and he completely forgot about her after coming back from Scared Mountains and even worse he didn't go to meet her after coming back.

”Yikes, I bet she is pissed at me,” Naruto said to himself as he made his way towards Hyuga clan's neighborhood. Jumping through the roofs Naruto looked for the biggest house and made his way to the front gate.

”Hello, I'd like to meet with Hinata Hyuga. Is she home at the moment.” Naruto asked the guard at the gate.

”No, Hinata-sama is at the hospital at the moment.” The guard replied in a polite manner.

”What! What happened to her?” Naruto asked in shock.

”She was one of many casualties in during the attack. I think you should visit the hospital for further details.” The guard said with a sigh. Many had been injured during the attack and Hinata was one of the unfortunate ones.

Naruto hurried to the Village Hospital and quickly found Hinata's room after asking around. Naruto went to the VIP ward and found Hinata's room and knocked on the door twice before entering.

Inside the room, Naruto forgot to breathe as the scene was not what Naruto was expecting. One of the Hinata's eyes was bandaged and she seemed to be asleep. Kurenai was by the bed cutting an apple.

”She is asleep. Please come after a while if you want to visit her.” Kurenai said without looking back.

”How...How did this happen? Is she alright?” Naruto said stuttering as he looked at the pale and skinny figure.

”I'm sorry please keep it down. She is resting. And who are you exactly?” Kurenai said raising her eyebrow.

”I'm sorry about that. Can we talk outside? I'd like to hear what happened?” Naruto said in a low voice.

”I'm fine with talking with your clone Ms. Kurenai. You don't have to tell me personally.” Naruto said again seeing the hesitation in Kurenai's eyes.