The Sixth Hokage: Ascension

The Sixth Hokage: Ascension

Prologue

Uzumaki Naruto stood silent, in front of a certain man's grave along with his other teammates. He sighed, and closed his eyes. The rain hit him endlessly like a never-ending shower from the heavens. He remembered how carelessly he had spent his last few years in being a Genin, and all of the moments he had experienced. Never has this person brought him down in so much sorrow. Hatake Kakashi, the man who taught him the way of the ninja, had died while fighting for justice against the deadly Akatsuki. Naruto now felt lost without the silver-haired Jounin. The famous Copy Ninja was gone. His sensei was gone. The rain got heavier, as Naruto began to feel hot tears running down his cheeks. Kakashi didn't want him to cry. He believed Naruto was stronger than this. Naruto knew that he had broken his promise.

It wasn't fair. Kakashi didn't deserve to die now. Naruto opened his eyes and stared at the grave. His vision was blurred with his tears, but yet, he could still make out the distinct words engraved on it. Someone had placed his hand on Naruto's shoulder. He spoke, "You can't do anything about this, boy." Maito Gai too, gazed solemnly at the grave. Naruto forced his hand off and put his hands in his pockets. He didn't want to think now. All he knew was that his old sensei was gone. "Naruto …" said Sakura softly, her voice barely heard under the rain. The blonde turned to her and forced a weak smile onto his face. Sakura soon started crying too. She held onto his arm for a very long time, not wanting to let go. 'Sasuke wouldn't feel anything for Kakashi,' thought Naruto shrewdly.

Shaking off the thought, Naruto looked back to Sakura and whispered, "Let's go." She nodded and followed Naruto out of the memorial grounds. The rest soon followed suit, and they dispersed back to their own homes, except Naruto and Sakura. Sai went off on his own mission, and wasn't notified of Kakashi's death at all, so he wasn't present here. Yamato however, still remained in the grounds.

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"Sakura," said Naruto softly, "I don't want us to cry." Sakura was confused. She asked, "What do you mean?" Naruto cleared his throat and replied, "Kakashi … didn't want us to cry. He told me that before he died." It stung him to say Kakashi's name aloud again. He didn't want to be reminded of it ever again. Sakura wiped her own tears away, and then did the same for Naruto. He smiled again, and said, "We'll go through this together. The others are also feeling the sorrow we feel."

Sakura nodded. They were sitting on a bench not far from the memorial grounds, and could still see Yamato standing in front of Kakashi's grave. Naruto frowned and muttered, "It's his entire fault." Sakura shook her head and whispered back, "Don't blame him. He's feeling the worst out of all of us." Naruto sighed in despair and clutched her hand. "We better get back before both of us get really sick."

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Prologue, finished! I tried to put as much emotion as I can inside, but lol, up to you guys.