Ch 37

It's been 1 weeks since the fight. 

Of course everything got out of hand. But I don't regret it. With a bit of medical ninjutsu and rest, I was out of the hospital in 1 weeks.  Could've been faster if they actually used medical ninjutsu to heal me completely, but not for me I guess.

But Pink, I heard, was out of the hospital a few days before me. But she was in more critical condition. She had a laryngeal fracture. While she is better, she still has difficulty swallowing and a raspy, hoarse or loss of voice. 

But she's fine. 

Now back to me. 

I had 2 fractured ribs. I had a hurt leg. Concussion. Bruising everywhere and a stab wound to the shoulder. 

All in all, do not recommend it. 

0 out of 10. 

I am in a bit of pain still, but I'm better. Actually, I'm way better than better. 

Because I'm about to meet with the Zeokage! 

Yes, even though I lost. It seemed like I caught their attention. And that's where I'm heading right now. Deeper and deeper into the village where the leader is. I'm being led there by Yellow, who I keep glancing at. 

"Stop doing that." I rolled my eyes and ignored him. "It's annoying," Yellow turned to me. 

"You better show respect to master, or good things won't happen to you." I raised a brow, "sure." He turned back forward and kept walking. The leader is very deep within this village, interesting. 

Are they hiding them? 

Are they protecting them? 

I am led to these big doors with 4 guards in front. Yellow raised his hand and the guard immediately let us pass. They opened the door and inside was this big bedroom. 

The bedroom was covered in red and black. 

Interesting choice. 

There, in the middle of the room, sitting down in a chair was... 

An old man? 

"Master" Yellow bowed to him. He gently smacked my back and I bowed as well. "Tokei, how are you?" I turned to Yellow, his name was Tokei. 

Like a clock? His name is Clock in japanese, huh. 

"Master, this is the girl you saw a few weeks ago,'' I raised my head and looked into the eyes of the Zeokage. He was an elderly man. Definitely like 90 or something. He had long, white hair, moustache, and a squared-off goatee. 

He reminds me of someone. But I can't place my finger on it. 

"Yes, the Uchiha child," I immediately went to get a kunai from under my shirt but Yellow already had one on my neck. 

I raise my arms in defence. 

"You are a strong young one, and very smart too." The old man got up and started slowly walking to me, "changing your hair was smart too." I started to sweat, this was getting out of hand. 

"But you only had one mistake," he stopped in front of me. 

"It was that you crossed paths with me." I finally remember who he reminded me of. 

But... 

That guy's long dead. 

"Ashina Uzumaki?" His eyes widened before he had a small smile on his face. 

"That's my father, he had me at a late age. Which is the only reason I'm alive," I frowned. 

I have never heard of him, but I've also never heard of any of Ashina Uzumaki's children. This is a turn of events I never thought I would know. 

"What is your name?" I asked, Yellow gently smacked my head "you only answer questions, not ask them." 

I frowned but before I said anything, the old man came to my rescue. "It's alright, I like this child." 

He did a motion for us to follow him, which we both did. The old man went back to his chair and sat down. 

"When you're 109 years old, you get tired a lot," my mouth dropped. 

He was that old!! 

"My name is Namochi, I am Ashina Uzumaki's youngest son." Namochi huh. I'll remember that. 

"What is your name child?" I stepped forward, "I am Hitori." Yellow rolled his eyes, "he means your real name, not the name we gave you." I narrowed my eyes at Yellow in a threatening way. 

I turned back to Namochi with a small smile, "Ishi Uchiha." 

Namochi nodded, "Ishi huh? Nice name," I sighed but kept silent. Everyone has a different comment about my name. "So Namochi, what is your village about anyway?" Yellow was about to smash my back again but I stole his kunai when he put his guard down. 

"What are you going to do with that, child?" Namochi asked calmly. I looked at the kunai before tossing it to Namochi, "nothing, I just don't like being held at knife point." 

He took the kunai and nodded "good." 

He gave a look to Yellow, "But master." Namochi stayed silent. "Alright, call me if you need anything," Yellow left the room. 

Namochi signed and relaxed in his chair. "Children these days are so hard to handle," I stayed silent. 

I was confused, very confused. 

We stayed in silence for a good 5 minutes before Namochi started talking again. 

"Child, I am being held captive." 

Those were words I didn't think I'd hear from him. 

"It's the Colours. While I am their master and I did start the village, they have now taken over." I leaned forward, invested. 

"They are keeping me alive," even more words I'd never think I'd ever hear. 

"I have looked over your seals, and while messy, they are amazing." 

He saw my seals? 

He saw my seals!? 

I think I had a stroke. 

"I added some books on fuinjutsu," I stood up. 

What!? 

"And I see that chakra is a big thing with you so I gave you my energy and lifeforce." 

"WHAT!?" 

Namochi chuckled, handing me my seals and some books. 

"And here," he gave a single seal. "This will disarm the seal that's keeping you here." 

I look at him confused, "why are you doing this?" 

Namochi smiled, "Out of everyone I lost, I miss myself the most." 

He looked at the time, "I gave most of my lifeforce and charkea to you, so I only have minutes. You need to leave." I nodded and put everything in a bag. 

"You know this is suicide right?" Namochi laughed, "If you hadn't come, I would have found another way." 

I got it. 

Namochi's just a tired old man who wants to rest. He's lived long enough. 

"I hope your death is peaceful," Namochi smiled "thank you." 

I went to jump out the window but stopped. 

"Why are you being so generous to me?" Namochi didn't turn around. 

"It was your will of fire, so bright and warm. I hope you use my gift well." I smiled, "I will."

I jumped out the window, but as I was about to run I saw Yellow in the corner of my eyes. 

He was looking at me in disbelief. He quickly shouted something to someone beside him. I ran. It was definitely to get me and check on Namochi. 

I ran out of the village. 

I ran and ran and didn't look back. I hope I get away. 

No! I will get away! 

I just hope I don't bump into someone I don't want to see.

A/n Ashina Uzumaki's youngest son Namochi (Ōkuninushi from mythology). I did research and too much of it. I wrote this part before I wrote chapter 15. Can you believe that!? Anyway, this is fun! Enjoy~