Nothing Special

Chapter 24

The next morning after the early surgery, Aceso was walking around the village, carrying a basket, and to go collect herbs in the fields and forest.

" Good morning Little sister!" Naruto yelled running up to her.

" Good morning brother," Aceso smiled. " How is your training going so far?"

" I can walk on water!" Naruto explained. " I am a step closer to being Hokage!"

" You learn fast," Aceso said. " Ebisu must really be a fantastic teacher." Naruto started laughing. " What?"

" Ebisu isn't teaching me," Naruto laughed.

" No?" Aceso asked as she tilted her head.

" I'm being taught by a pervy guy named Jiarya," Naruto said as he pumped a fist in the air.

" Jiraya?" Aceso gasped. " Isn't he one of the legendary Sannin?"

" I don't know about that," Naruto shrugged as he scratched the top of his head. " But he said he will teach me a new Jutsu today. I better get going!"

" If it doesn't go all night wanna get ramen later?" Aceso asked.

" You know it!" Naruto laughed before he ran off. She then continued on her path.

" Doctor Matsuba," A voice said, she stopped turned, and saw Lord Hokage.

" Lord Hokage," Aceso nodded.

" Off to gather some herbs?" Lord Hokage asked.

" Yes, sir," Aceso answered.

"Let's take a walk," Lord Hokage said, the two started back on the path. " How is everyone after the exams?"

" Recovering just fine," Aceso answered. " Though Sasuke is going in for a couple of more days and much longer for Rock Lee."

" The other medics say you plan on healing him, " Lord Hokage recalled. " His spine is psychologically damaged."

" I know," Aceso said. " I can't just aside and watch his dreams be taken away from him. " Lord Hokage smirked. " Huh?"

" You always have never been one to back away from a challenge," Lord Hokage smiled. " This is going to be extremely risky."

" I just need to get stronger," Aceso informed.

" Then I shall have no trouble giving you this book," Lord Hokage said as they stopped.

" Book?" Aceso asked. He held out a book.

" Take it, it's from my office," Lord Hokage informed.

" I can't take it from you," Aceso denied.

" Take it Doctor Matsuba," Lord Hokage said. " Tsunade hasn't been to the village in years, you are the next person I would have faith in healing Rock Lee."

" Lord Hokage," Aceso breathed as she took the bok. " Thank you, sir!"

" Train and study hard," Lord Hokage advised. " I expect the surgery to go excellent." He then turned and walked away. " Oh and come with me, I have matters to discuss with you and the others about Hayate."

" Hayate?" Aceso asked as she followed him. Soon she stood in a room with a ton of Jonin, he had news more for them.

" Some of you may not yet have heard the news," Lord Hokage began. " The body of Hayate Gekko was found near Kikyo Castle." Aceso's eyes went wide.

" What?" Asuma asked. " Hayate?"

" He's--he's dead?" Aceso asked.

" Unbelievable," Ibicki said in disbelief.