Please excuse me in this chapter.. my mind is still in haywire after chapter 90 since that chapter was never meant to exist. it was a last minute decision.
Also keep in mind that Gray is potty trained so he can use the toilet here or just go when the bus stops. I could have explained it during the chapter making but i got tired and i already made the chapters before hand.
-----YOUR POV-----
I watched as my home town was getting further and further away from my sight. I smiled one last time and looked away from the window pulling Gray into my arms. "Im sure going to miss home." I said quietly.
"Its going to be different without Naruto's constant loud mouth to whine all day." Gray grumbled.
"Oh please you only say that because you're not used to him yet." I said scratching his head. He responded with a scoff.
"Alright. Everyone settle down." Aizawa said holding on to the pole beside the driver. "Since we're taking the bus, this will be a long way back home." He paused. "Yes, Yaoyorozu?" I turned my head to Momo who was in the lower bunk, seated in the third seat in the middle row with her hand up.
"If it took us two days and a half to get to Konoha, how long will this take us?" she asked.
"It'll most likely take us five days. If we're lucky, four." He paused. "And that trip cost us 41 hours to get to Konoha." He corrected. "Now in the far back, there are two restrooms complete with showers and toilets. girls take the one on the left, boys you go in the right. Try to waste the water supply in the tank, so everyone is required to take 5 minutes in the shower alone. For the girls safety, Mineta will be last to go in so i can keep an eye on him." I could faintly hear the girls sigh in relief. "Just to be safer, Kaminari, you go before Mineta."
"What?!" He exclaimed making some of my classmates to snicker and giggle at his reaction.
"Now with that aside. In the back you can also find the water dispenser if anyone wants a drink. The pro heroes Wild, Wild Pussycats have all made packed lunches and dinners for you for this day only. So there will be no stops for the whole day. Any questions?"
Kirishima held his hand up. "Yes, Kirishima."
"What if we run out of water in the bathroom? Where will we get more?" He asked pulling his hand back down.
"The tank is big, but not big to last four days out in the road with 20 plus people. There will be designated stops for refills and take outs. Any more questions?"
"Is there any way to charge our phones?" Kaminari asked.
"There are sockets you can use at the edges of the pathways right beside your beds." He pointed. "Any more?"
No one spoke up, "Alright. Get comfy while you still can. I hope you all brought your blankets." He said walking to his seat in front of me right by the door. All might was at the bottom, across him was Midoriya and Iida was on the top bunk. Across me was Uraraka, beneath her was Mina. behind them was Momo and Jirou then so on and so forth.
I placed Gray down and opened my bag pulling out my blanket, water bottle and a small dish for Gray. I closed the bag and placed it aside to act as my pillow for later. Then placed the dishes in the compartment in front of me. I pulled out the water and poured a small amount into one dish. My eyes glanced at the two white envelops that Izumo and Kotetsu gave me earlier. I opened the envelop seeing the money with a note. Carefully i pulled out the letter. The letter was short and hand written.
(y/n), I was told you hadn't taken your share yet so i had Izumo and Kotetsu send this for me. I would have done it myself and see you off but i have things to do. I added a bit more since i asked for your help specifically and for the lives you saved during that night. Anyways, im going to keep this short. You'll do just fine. Be smart and make me proud.
-Tsunade
I smiled. I bet Shizune was complaining about the amount of work that had to be done. I folded the letter and placed it on the bed and opened the letter counting my money with out taking them out, i then did the same with the other one. I hummed. Gray crawled beside me looking down at the letter. "How much did you earn?" He asked.
"Right around 2.5 M." I looked at it shocked. I was expecting it to go about one million since they were two missions but i didn't think it would double! My phone vibrated indicating i had a message. I reached over and opened my phone. The message was from someone who i didn't expect. "Shikamaru?" The message read.
Did you open the letter yet? If you did you might be surprised about the amount. I told Tsunade that you were involved with Hidan's death and don't think about complaining. Just accept it.
What the hell was he thinking? I quickly replied.
YOU:
Are you crazy? Its your share. Im giving it back.
Shikamaru: I told you already. I insist so don't complain alright.
Shikamaru: I have no use for that much money anyways, might as well give it to someone i can trust.
YOU:
But its yours...
Shikamaru: Yeah and now i gave it to you. Just take it and use it for something useful or something. Its yours now. I don't really care for it.
YOU:
But why?
Shikamaru: Just take it.
YOU:
But Shikamaru!!! I cant take this.
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I tried to contact him but he didn't reply nor did her answer my call. I sighed and placed my phone down. Sometimes i forget how stubborn Shikamaru can get.
"What's wrong (y/n)?" Uraraka asked.
"Its nothing." I shook my head dismissing her question. I picked up the two envelopes arranging them.
"What's that?" She asked again.
"Its my share of the payment for the missions i completed." I said casually.
"Oh. So, How much did you get?" She asked excitedly. I didn't reply instead i just made an inaudible sound. I stuffed it in my back and leaned on the window behind me. Uraraka tilted her head to the side confused at what i said.
"It doesn't matter." i shrugged.
"What mission rank did you take (y/n)?" I leaned forward so i could look at Midoriya who was at the bottom bunk.
"One S-Rank and one A-Rank." I thought for a bit since Shikamaru did say i had part with Hidan... I sighed and let out a stained smile. "Well now i guess its two A-Rank missions."
"Aren't those the high ranking missions?" Iida asked. I nodded opening the small box with my cake in it.
"Wait then that means.." Midoriya rose up with a shocked look asking me a question and waited for my answer like his life depended on it. "You were highly paid for those missions weren't you?" I stuffed my mouth with the cake and smiled innocently at him not giving him any answers. He turned to Gray for any confirmation but i quickly gave him a strawberry. So now were were both eating avoiding Izuku's question.
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I was laying on my bed just staring at the ceiling. My mouth was drenched, craving for water. I looked over to my half empty water bottle. That, i could drink but i was craving for my usual ice cold water that Naruto and Muku usually give me. Then i remembered Aizawa Sensei said there was water at the back. Quickly i sprung up from my seat and grabbed the bottle climbing down and mad my way to the back hoping for at least chilled water. But my hopes were quicky torn away as soon as i filled up my bottle. The water i added to my bottle was warm. I sighed helplessly and drank the water just to satisfy my thirst.
"Not cold?" I looked over to my left where Shoto sat in the lower bunk with Sero up top taking with the other boys. I shook my head disappointed.
"No." I said looking over to my bottle.
"Aren't you cold already with the AC on?" He asked.
"Well yeah but i just like drinking cold water.. i guess im just used to it." She shrugged. He raised his hand at me like he was asking something. I looked at his hand then back at him giving him a confused look.
"Hand me your bottle." I looked at my bottle and handed it over. He looked at the bottle and it froze. I almost forgot he could do it with his quirk. He handed the bottle back.
"You didn't have to Shoto." I said looking at him. He shrugged.
"Its nothing really."
I smiled. "Thanks Shoto." adding more water in my bottle.
"No problem. If you need me to freeze it just come to me. I don't mind it." He shrugged.
"Thanks for the offer but since there'll be stops tomorrow i don't think id as as much but i appreciate it Shoto." I said "We'll i better get back." I pointed back to my seat. He nodded.
I climbed back up to my bunk and sat with Gray beside me. "How's the injuries?" He asked.
"Still there but healing." I turned to him. "You though."
"Im fine." He yawned.
"Right..." I took my blanket and folded it into a small bed and placed it in front of me. "Lay down." I said patting the blanket. He looked at me. "Im not taking no for an answer." He sighed and walked on the blanked. laying on it. I placed my hand on him and began using my medical ninjutsu on him.
"You shouldn't waste your chakra." He warned.
I hummed. "I heal faster than you so shush and let me do my job."
With that he stayed quiet.
"We'll be okay in Musutafu, Right?" i asked Gray looking out the window.
"We'll be fine. Kakashi seems to have placed his faith in that teacher of yours. So i wouldn't worry too much." Gray said. I glanced at Aizawa who was wrapped in his bright yellow sleeping bag.
"I guess so.." I trailed off watching the trees pass by.
I smiled watching them pass by. It was quiet, small chatters from my classmates at the back, muffled music from a headset that someone was using, the sound of the keyboard on a mobile phone, if you listened closely you could hear the light snores of the people asleep on the bus. The low hum of the engine did little to muffle out the sounds. I tapped my nails on the small compartment i had in front of me creating a soft plastic tap. It's tempo was fast and short, with no ideas in mind i repeated it again and again creating a loop. I hummed along nodding my head as i looked outside remembering Konoha's sceneries.
(be prepared for cringe you have been warned.)
"That's a cool sound." I stopped and turned to my side and Saw Uraraka sitting on her bed. Why not sing it (y/n)?" She said looking at me with a smile.
"You want me to sing it?" I asked.
"Well yeah." She shrugged.
"We'd love to hear what song you come up with." Mina said from down below.
"Try it, ribbit." Asui said too.
I looked up thinking about lyrics for the song. "Well, i guess i could try." i said shrugging. The girls cheered along with Iida and Midoriya who overheard our conversation. I looked anywhere in my are for an instrument i could use. "Ah!" I piped up and grabbed a plastic cup that i used earlier during lunch.
"A cup?" Uraraka asked tilting her head to the side.
"I need a beat for the song." I said shrugging.
"A cup to create a beat. How fascinating." Iida said placing his finger under his chin watching intently. I shifted closer to the compartment area. "Uhm..." I trialed off trying to thing of a way to utilize the cup.
"Wait!" I looked at Mina who as quickly as she could, stand up and pull out her phone. directing the camera at me.
"What are you doing?" I asked.
"Taking a video of course. I love your songs!" She tilted it down and looked at me. "No doubt this will be awesome!" She winked and pointed her phone at me. Then i noticed my other classmates were looking over at the commotion. I cleared my throat and faced the compartment area. Across me, Aizawa sat facing me. I almost laughed because he was still in his sleeping bag. Sometimes i wonder if he ever feels hot in there. Where was i?
Oh right.
I placed the cup up side down and started to play. I looked around the bus and out the window for ideas about the lyrics. After two loops i started singing. At my second line Aizawa gave me a warning look. I looked back at him and gave an apologetic smile.
I got my ticket for the long way 'round
Two bottle o' whiskey for the way
And I sure would like some sweet company
And I'm leavin' tomorrow, what do you say?
I looked away from sir Aizawa and focused on the beat.
When I'm gone
When I'm gone
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me by my hair
You're gonna miss me everywhere, oh
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
When I'm gone
When I'm gone
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me by my walk
You're gonna miss me by my talk, oh
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
I paused and looked at my classmates, to my side Mina was cheering like an overly proud mom with her phone out. I noticed some of my classmates were trying to copy what i did. I smiled and encouraged them
"Join me." I moved a bit so they could see how i was doing it.
I got my ticket for the long way 'round
The one with the prettiest of views
It's got mountains, it's got rivers
It's got sights to give you shivers
But it sure would be prettier with you
I looked outside remembering the places in Konoha that i liked to visit and most of those memories i shared with Naruto.. He must miss me so much. I smiled looking out the window just imagining Naruto looking out our balcony watching the sky pass by.
When I'm gone When I'm gone
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me by my walk
You're gonna miss me by my talk, oh
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
I turned back to my classmates and nodded for them to join in. Soon almost everyone was playing with the cups, passing around, laughing. Some didn't quite get it right which added more to the laughter.
When I'm gone
When I'm gone
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me by my hair
You're gonna miss me everywhere, oh
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
When I'm gone When I'm gone
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me by my walk
You're gonna miss me by my talk, oh
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
I ended the note with a hollow tap from the cup. For a moment it was silent then everyone cheered and laughed. I could hear some of the boys at the back singing the chorus. We laughed at them. Needless to say the atmosphere changed. It was all good and well.