Well, this was originally written for Christmas, but it works for Easter too I suppose. I was thinking of Sakura while writing thus, but I don't know if it really fits her, so I guess it could be some random ninja if you want. (shrugs) Interpret how you will.
Disclaimer: VIZ owns Naturo I think. I don't.
Beautiful Tragedy
By Netbug009
As ninjas, we are supposed to be brave. We are supposed to overcome any obstacle in our paths, and be willing to sacrifice ourselves for others.
But, what if that meant a slow, painful death? What if you knew that was going to happen before it did? What if you were hated because of it, even though you were trying to help those exact same people?
Could I do something like that? No, I don't think I could. It hurts to admit, but I could never be that selfless towards people like he was.
But, I guess that's why people talk about it so much. it wasn't an easy thing to go through, yet he did it anyway. He could have saved himself, but he did it anyway.
Some may say that he knew he would come back, and they're probably right, but that doesn't lessen the pain.
No wonder it's such a beautiful tragedy.