35 Hinatas eye surgery (2/2)
Still, they didn't say anything and went to their separate rooms after dinner. Next day came and everyone gathered for a warm breakfast. Naruto then walked Tsunade and Shizune towards Hyuga clan for Hinata's surgery.
Hyuga clan were more than happy to welcome Tsunade and for some reason, they were more reserved towards Naruto. Naruto drew a lot of attention when visiting Hyuga clan and though nobody cared much since he was just a teenager the usually arrogant elders were acting like a mouse in front of a cat.
Naruto shook his head after seeing their reaction and realized his stunt on Kumogakure had already been spread around but only to high-level members of the society. Even Hiashi who only came before Naruto once had come to welcome Naruto and Tsunade.
”Naruto, I don't know how I can repay this favor of yours. I'd like to let you know that My Hyuga clan will be forever in your debts” Hiashi said with a serious tone and gave a respectful bow to Naruto.
”It's nothing Uncle Hiashi. I did it because Hinata is my friend and it was the right thing to do.” Naruto said trying to avoid his embarrassment. It the first time for Naruto to receive such serious treatment.
The elders did their best to fulfill Tsunade's request and later agreed to do the surgery inside Hyuga residence. With half a day of preparation, Tsunade took the scroll containing Hinata's eyes from Naruto and started the surgery.
Hiashi walked left and right outside the surgery room in concern as it was a very important matter. He had always shown tough love to both of his daughters and though he was bad at expressing his love towards his daughters it didn't mean that he didn't love them. He managed to realize his mistake after his daughter's eye was taken.
The decisiveness and strength he wanted in his daughter were finally achieved and for what cost. Hinata had always been respectful to him despite his harsh treatment and after the incident, she had turned into a block of ice. She simply shut off her emotions and he was left with regrets.
He had hoped that Naruto would be able to change her and gave permission to meet Hinata anytime during her time in Hospital and back at her home but the result was not there.
As he was pacing around Shizune and Tsunade walked out of the room with a smile. ”Tsunade-sama, how's my daughter?” Hiashi went forward and asked them in concern.
”The surgery went as planned. Don't allow her to use her Byakugan for a month and she'll be fine. She just needs rest for now.” Tsunade said as she took off her gloves and her coat giving handing it to the maids in the side.
”Thanks for your hard work Tsunade-sama. If you have any request please let us know. We'll do our best to fulfill it.” Hiashi said as he gave a bow to Tsunade.
”I plan on opening a medical institute in the village, I wonder if Hyuga clan is interested in investing. Though it's just a plan for now so just think about it, you don't need to answer me now.” Tsunade gave out her wish.
Naruto stayed in the Hyuga clan for lunch and left with Tsunade and Shizune during the evening after making sure Hinata was alright.
”So medical institute huh, Why not go back to Village's official Hospital and manage it yourself?” Naruto asked on his way home.
”I won't have the freedom I desire if I go back there. While with Jiraiya Hokage now I could do as I please in the hospital but in the end, it won't change the fact that the hospital doesn't belong to me and my decision won't be absolute.” Tsunade said.
Naruto understood her concern and agreed to her. It was like how Private and Government Hospital functioned on Earth. Each had its own merits and demerits and while Private hospitals were more profit-driven they had better facilities than Government Hospitals.