Chapter 2: A Mind Unveiled

Emily’s heart pounded in her chest as she followed Kakashi through the streets of Konoha. The sights and sounds around her were surreal—shinobi dashing across rooftops, children playing, and villagers going about their day. She felt like she had been dropped right into the world of Naruto, and she still wasn’t sure if this was all a dream or something far more bizarre.

Kakashi led her to the Hokage's office, and every step made her more anxious. What am I going to say? she thought. I can’t just tell them I know everything about their world from a manga.

Soon, they arrived at the Hokage’s building. Kakashi knocked on the door, and a voice from inside called them in. Emily swallowed hard as they stepped inside to find the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, sitting behind his desk, looking as wise and formidable as ever.

The Hokage raised an eyebrow as he saw Emily, drenched and visibly nervous. “Kakashi, who is this young lady?”

“I found her near the river, Hokage-sama. She seems to have gone through some kind of ordeal, but I think you should hear her story for yourself,” Kakashi said, his voice calm but serious.

Emily fidgeted, unsure of what to say. She had never imagined she’d be standing in front of the Hokage himself. How could she explain what happened without sounding insane?

“Speak, child,” Hiruzen said gently, sensing her hesitation. “Where are you from, and how did you end up in our village?”

Emily opened her mouth, but the words got stuck in her throat. She wasn’t sure how much to reveal, but before she could answer, the Hokage’s eyes narrowed. “Kakashi, summon Inoichi. I believe we may need his assistance to understand the full truth.”

Emily froze. Inoichi? she thought. That’s Ino’s dad, right? The mind-reader. Her heart started to race even faster. If Inoichi read her mind, he would know everything—about her being from another world, about her knowledge of the Naruto universe, about how much she knew of their lives. She wasn’t sure how they’d react to that.

A few moments later, Inoichi Yamanaka entered the room, his presence calm yet commanding. “Hokage-sama, you called for me?”

“Yes, Inoichi,” the Hokage nodded, “this girl’s story is unusual, and I believe we need to delve deeper. Could you use your Mind Body Transmission technique to understand where she comes from and how she arrived here?”

Emily’s eyes widened, and before she could protest, Kakashi stepped forward. “It’s alright,” he said softly, his visible eye meeting hers with reassurance. “Inoichi will only see what’s necessary. You’ll be fine.”

Taking a deep breath, Emily reluctantly nodded. Inoichi walked over to her and placed a hand on her head, closing his eyes as he began to concentrate. She felt a strange sensation wash over her as the technique took hold. Her thoughts, memories, and everything she knew started to float to the surface.

Inoichi’s brows furrowed as he delved deeper into her mind. He was seeing everything—her life on Earth, her love for the Naruto series, the storm, her fall into the ocean, and how she mysteriously woke up in Konoha. And then, the biggest revelation hit him: she knew everything about them, their lives, their future, as if she had seen it all unfold before.

Inoichi’s eyes snapped open, and he staggered back, shocked by what he had just witnessed. The Hokage and Kakashi both noticed his reaction immediately.

“Inoichi, what did you see?” the Hokage asked, his tone more serious now.

Inoichi took a deep breath, collecting his thoughts. “Hokage-sama… this girl… she’s from another world. A completely different world. In her world, Konoha, shinobi, even us… we’re all part of a story. A fictional story called Naruto.”

The room fell into stunned silence. Emily could see the disbelief in the Hokage’s eyes. Kakashi’s visible eye widened slightly, though he remained silent.

“A story?” Hiruzen asked, his voice calm but with an edge of curiosity. “Explain, Inoichi.”

Inoichi nodded, still wrapping his head around the situation. “In her world, everything about us is written in books. She knows details about our lives, events that have yet to happen, and people she hasn’t even met. She knew who you were, Hokage-sama, and Kakashi too, the moment she saw him.”

Emily stood there, feeling exposed and vulnerable. They knew now. They knew everything.

The Hokage sat back in his chair, deep in thought. “This is… unprecedented,” he said slowly. “She knows about future events, you say?”

Inoichi nodded. “Yes, though she is unsure how much of what she knows will come to pass here.”

The Hokage’s gaze shifted to Emily. “Is this true? Do you know of events that will happen in this world?”

Emily swallowed hard and nodded. “Yes… I do. At least, I think I do. But in my world, it’s all just a story—a manga. I don’t know if it’s the same here.”

Kakashi, who had been silent the entire time, finally spoke. “What do you think we should do, Hokage-sama?”

Hiruzen looked at Emily, his expression unreadable. “This is a delicate situation. If what she knows is true, it could have a significant impact on our world. But she does not seem to mean any harm.”

He paused, thinking carefully. “We will need to keep this information closely guarded. For now, we must observe her and see if she can be of any help to us.”

Emily exhaled, a mixture of relief and anxiety washing over her. She wasn’t sure what would happen next, but one thing was clear—she wasn’t going home anytime soon.

End of Chapter 2

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