Seven years - Change
Disclaimer: a 13 year-old kid can't own something like Naruto. Kishimoto Masashi does.
'...' =thoughts
[...] =inner sakura
Note: =Authors note
*.. = Japanese terms that will be clarified at the end of the chapter
Author's note: This is my first Naruto fan-fic. I'm positive that there would be several mistakes along with a crappy plot. This fiction is rated PG-13 for its violence and curses. The series also contains romance along with dramatic scenes. The following is my fantasy of how the characters would look like after ten years (23). Be aware of the characters, they may seem a little out of character. But please review as much as possible. I am only a beginner, hence review about what I need to improve and what you like, but don't put flames. Furthermore, enjoy.
"I'll come back..."
He began to walk away. The girl ran and hugged him at the back. She whispered,
"When?"
The boy made sad expression and forced a weak smile. He held her arms and kissed her in the forehead. Then he gently whispered at her ear,
"Seven years."
He slowly walked away as he painfully left the timid girl in despair, rage, and tears.
"Seven years-"
Seven Years
Chapter I - Home.
Welcome to Konoha Village.
A twenty-year old man was amazed at the sight of Konoha.
'A lot of stuff 's changed...'
The man thought to himself and sighed. He was tall, dark, and handsome. He had all the qualities that women craved for. The dark figure was wearing the typical clothes that any Chuunin/Jounin ninja from Konoha Village would wear. Almost everything around was different to him. The ninja academy was slightly different, the bookstore, groceries, even the *takoyaki shop,
"So, you're here."
The man recognized that familiar cool tone. He smirked as he turned around. It was his old friend, his old sensei...
"I'm glad you came back Sasuke."
"hm."
It was Kakashi.
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"My,my, Sasuke: a Jounin!"
Kakashi was surprised, seeing how his students developed into elite Shinobis. He gave a slight grin towards Sasuke. He rubbed his chin in awe, astounded of the supremacy of the Uchiha blood. The Uchiha clan had no limits in their power. For that, Kakashi eyed Sasuke with admiration and jealousy.
"Cut the shit sensei."
"Can't a man comment about his grown student?"
"Whatever. So how's everyone doing?"
"Well. where can I start? Naruto is finally a chuunin. You should see how advanced he is, Ino finally gave up on you and married Shikamaru, Tsunade is still the Village's Hokage, Hinata isn't the shy girl she used to be anymore, Neji and Lee's a Jounin, Kiba's aiming to be jounin, Shino is already a Jounin and they've change the bookstore! Can you believe that? But they didn't change the ramen shop, thank god or Naruto would have been crazy."
Both were having a huge conversation. It was as if both were waiting for this moment to come as both Shinobis discussed matters without stopping.
"...That's about it Sasuke."
But there was something wrong. When Kakashi sensei was talking about the village, something was wrong. He left out the most important news Sasuke wanted to hear.
"Kakashi, you forgot Sakura. What happened to her?"
After all that continuous talking, there was finally a long pause.
"What happened to her? Why am I the only one talking right now?!"
"..."
Sasuke was becoming annoyed. In fact, he was always annoyed from anything that isn't important to him. Apparently, this was imperative. Did something happen to her? Why of all people is Kakashi hiding this to him? Finally, Kakashi sighed and began moving his lips. His lips were not visible due to the mask but recognizable. The Jounin's face was miserable, regretting of what he was doing right now at the spot.
"Sasuke. Sakura... is now a Jounin."
Sasuke was stunned. He pictured the love-sick girl who lacked skills except controlling chakra accurately at a young age. Sakura didn't know how to perform a decent jutsu. She was the smartest, but she had no talent. She could never perform a 'kage bunshin' or a 'fire flower.' She was the kind of person that could only learn from books and teachers. She didn't have an advanced bloodline or a demon sealed inside her body. She was just...Sakura: A cute girl that is obsessed about her appearance and boys. But now, everything changed. He couldn't believe what his sensei was saying. Nonetheless ranks were not any of Sasuke's concern. Strength only mattered to him. Currently, Sasuke only wanted to know why Kakashi sensei was cautious about Sakura.
"...Sakura, a Jounin. You're hiding something from me Kakashi."
Kakashi was now playing along with Sasuke, not to explain too much. He smiled and strode on.
'What do you know? He hasn't changed much. This could be painful for him when he finds out about Sakura.'
Kakashi muttered to himself as he took his favorite book, the Icha-Icha series. He began reading the latest book: Icha-Icha heaven. The sensei chuckled to him as he turned the pages. The perverse man almost forgot that Sasuke was walking with him to the Ramen shop. Almost. Not entirely.
"Answer my question."
Sasuke's face was serious now. His voice was now cold. How the hell can he possibly read a book when he has met him in seven years? One can always expect the unexpected from Kakashi. For one thing, he had an uncanny mind. Now, Kakashi was wearing a triumphant smile, knowing that he won the 'game'. He always wins.
"Don't worry dunce, you'll find out for yourself. On the other hand, have you read the Icha Icha series yet? You're an adult, so you can read it now. Jiraiya's a great author-"
"Damn it Kakashi! I'm serious! Did something happen to her?"
"I said you'll find out by yourself." ____________________________________________________________________________ _
Both Jounins entered the Ramen shop. There were people. Lots of people. He saw Shinobis he knew during his Genin years. Kiba, Lee and he saw Iruka! They looked almost different. Likewise, he saw someone that resembled the *Yondaime. Nevertheless the figure was the same baka that he always assumed; the whisker-like scars, the blue eyes, and the same craving for ramen. Naruto.
Everyone gasped at Sasuke as the Jounin's face was blank as usual: Cold and yet smug.
"Zazke?"
Naruto mumbled with noodles in his mouth. Iruka was next to him, dumbfounded.
"Uchiha Sasuke?!"
Everyone was still eyeing at Sasuke.
'For *Yondaime's sake stop staring at me!'
Sasuke was quite irritated as usual but his face was still smug with confidence.
"Welcome back ya friggin' asshole!"
Shikamaru commented as his arm was on Ino Yamanaka's shoulder. He was still arrogant like Sasuke himself, but the only thing that changed about Shikamaru was that he was married and he was also a Jounin.
"Sasuke! How you doing?"
Ino also said along with his husband. Husband. That was quite awkward for Sasuke. He couldn't picture people married and loving each other. He never bothered about it. His mind was fixed on his revenge: killing Itachi. That was his life and he would probably prefer that no matter what.
"I better go.. bye Sasuke~"
Ino smiled as she began walking out of the ramen shop.
"Ino! Where-"
"You know. I should go fast as possible sweetie."
She continued walking out of the ramen shop.
'She's gone to talk to Sakura about this. Everyone knows it's useless. Why is Ino still doing this?!'
Shikamaru stared at the table as he poured sake into his glass. ____________________________________________________________________________ _
"So, how are ya doing?"
"Well, lets just say lots of things have changed."
Naruto said coolly to Sasuke. Everyone was now sitting at a big table with Sasuke. To be honest, Sasuke never cared about attention. He didn't hate or love it. He didn't care as long as he could rest from the tedious training from the other countries.
They began talking on. Who knew that Hinata could be enthusiastic? Well, she wasn't energetic as Sakura or Ino, but it was still awkward to see Hinata normal without fidgeting or speaking too softly.
The group chattered on like birds..
"..So, is Sakura fine?"
There was another pause Sasuke heard after mentioning the pink-haired girl. What the hell was wrong with everyone?
"Damn it. what the hell is wrong?! Why are you all quiet whenever I mention her?!"
"Sasuke..there's something you should know"
---------------------------------------------(Eye-catch: Sasuke Rocks!!!!!!!! ^^!!!!)----------------------------------
Ino ran as fast as she could.
'Wow! Sasuke is here!'
She reached Sakura's house, hoping to see Sakura's cheerful face.
'c'mon,c'mon.'
The door opened. Ino saw Sakura's face. She was half-asleep. She had bags under her eyes with green pajamas and rabbit slippers that had the Konoha insignia.
"Wha d'ya wan Ino? It's 1:23 in the afternoon-"
Half-asleep, Sakura was rubbing her eyes and extremely annoyed. She was whining.
"Wake up fore-head girl! I have big news!"
"Shuddup Ino-Pig..."
"ahhbububub... get dressed!"
Knowing that this will only get longer, she closed her mouth and got ready. Ino was quite cool. For one thing, she was always in charge and she was always good at it. And Sakura admired her for how she could be always under control - except when things were in her way like when both girls were crazy about Sasuke. Then again, that was seven years ago... Ino is now a sweet, yet a smart woman. Ino gasped at how messy a woman's house can be.
'This is a pigsty!'
No one could put words any better than that. It really was a pigsty. The place amazed Ino how Sakura can call this 'home' and find comfort in a place like this. Her house was clearly uncomfortable. The house wasn't unsanitary but it was simply chaotic. Clothes were everywhere. The couch, table, rooms, and just about anywhere imaginable. She also had papers stacked in an untidy pile. Her laptop lay on the floor.
"Look at this place, it's a mess!! Sweetie, if your parents were here-"
"Ha! A: I live by my own and b: my parents would care less, but I don't know about mother-"
"Sakura! What is that thing moving?!"
Ino shrieked. Something was moving under the stack of clothes. Sakura's face was still calm. She took the clothes out and took the undefined 'thing' out of the stack. It was Sakura's puppy.
"Oh sorry Pucca-"
"Oh sweetie,"
Ino sighed.
"you'd better take care of your pets. I could do way better if I was you! You fore-head-"
"Oh hush up Ino-pig. So, what's the 'big news'?
"Sakura~"
"What Ino? I had a long week. Jiraiya-sama is the most difficult man in the world! Can you believe that he expects me to read the whole Icha-Icha series and write a thirty-page essay on it while he tours around other countries to find 'inspiration'? He might as well watch *hentai! Neither do I like R-rated stuff! I hate it! Why couldn't Kakashi still be my-"
Sakura was now weary from talking about her issues to Ino. It wasn't going to help, except hearing constant 'ha-has' and 'too-bads.' They were friends, close friends but sympathy wasn't going to help. Pucca was now on the kitchen table and leapt to Sakura's arms. Tired, Sakura sighed as she took a sip of her coffee.
"Sorry Ino. I'm just stressed. Speaking of stressed, I might as well buy new clothes and-"
"Sakura, you probably have three times the amount of clothes I have! Come on! Just take a rest from reading those porn and lets hang around with Hinata! I need to avoid all the sake Shikamaru's been drinking. I have nothing to do at home. Shikamaru is busy with his students so c'mon!"
Ino was doing all she could to make Sakura happy. If anyone didn't know any better, they would probably call Ino's attempts pathetic. But what do people know? Ino is Sakura's friend. Ino now gave a worried look to Sakura. She was frazzled from all the disturbing books she had to read. Ino was hoping to see her smile. Fortunately she did see a weak smile coming from Sakura's weary face. During the seven years, Sakura became best friends with Ino and Hinata, They formed a bond that could never be broken. Thus, the three earned trust, appreciation and dependence. Thinking of old times, Sakura smiled sweetly. What do you know, sympathy does help.
"I'm so glad we're friends Ino. Oh yeah, what's the news?"
Ino was now cautious to tell her. After thinking about her friendship, she felt remorseful about telling this to Sakura. However she never looked back. Shinobis never look back. Hence Ino sighed and said quietly,
"Sweetie, Sasuke came back."
Sakura's mellow face began fading away and stiffened into a cold look.
"...So, that bastard is here?"
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Note: That was one long chapter. Sorry. I just wanted to finish where Sakura said about Sasuke. Everybody seems out of character now that some call people 'sweetie,' and some people swear but what can I say? People change as they get old. Please review as much as possible!
*Takoyaki : little balls of egg breading with a piece of octopus (tako) cooked inside, along with green onions and gooey sauce. It's often sold in little carts along city streets.
*Yondaime : Another name for the fourth Hokage.
*Hentai : R-rated stuff.
Disclaimer: a 13 year-old kid can't own something like Naruto. Kishimoto Masashi does.
'...' =thoughts
[...] =inner sakura
Note: =Authors note
*.. = Japanese terms that will be clarified at the end of the chapter
Author's note: This is my first Naruto fan-fic. I'm positive that there would be several mistakes along with a crappy plot. This fiction is rated PG-13 for its violence and curses. The series also contains romance along with dramatic scenes. The following is my fantasy of how the characters would look like after ten years (23). Be aware of the characters, they may seem a little out of character. But please review as much as possible. I am only a beginner, hence review about what I need to improve and what you like, but don't put flames. Furthermore, enjoy.
"I'll come back..."
He began to walk away. The girl ran and hugged him at the back. She whispered,
"When?"
The boy made sad expression and forced a weak smile. He held her arms and kissed her in the forehead. Then he gently whispered at her ear,
"Seven years."
He slowly walked away as he painfully left the timid girl in despair, rage, and tears.
"Seven years-"
Seven Years
Chapter I - Home.
Welcome to Konoha Village.
A twenty-year old man was amazed at the sight of Konoha.
'A lot of stuff 's changed...'
The man thought to himself and sighed. He was tall, dark, and handsome. He had all the qualities that women craved for. The dark figure was wearing the typical clothes that any Chuunin/Jounin ninja from Konoha Village would wear. Almost everything around was different to him. The ninja academy was slightly different, the bookstore, groceries, even the *takoyaki shop,
"So, you're here."
The man recognized that familiar cool tone. He smirked as he turned around. It was his old friend, his old sensei...
"I'm glad you came back Sasuke."
"hm."
It was Kakashi.
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"My,my, Sasuke: a Jounin!"
Kakashi was surprised, seeing how his students developed into elite Shinobis. He gave a slight grin towards Sasuke. He rubbed his chin in awe, astounded of the supremacy of the Uchiha blood. The Uchiha clan had no limits in their power. For that, Kakashi eyed Sasuke with admiration and jealousy.
"Cut the shit sensei."
"Can't a man comment about his grown student?"
"Whatever. So how's everyone doing?"
"Well. where can I start? Naruto is finally a chuunin. You should see how advanced he is, Ino finally gave up on you and married Shikamaru, Tsunade is still the Village's Hokage, Hinata isn't the shy girl she used to be anymore, Neji and Lee's a Jounin, Kiba's aiming to be jounin, Shino is already a Jounin and they've change the bookstore! Can you believe that? But they didn't change the ramen shop, thank god or Naruto would have been crazy."
Both were having a huge conversation. It was as if both were waiting for this moment to come as both Shinobis discussed matters without stopping.
"...That's about it Sasuke."
But there was something wrong. When Kakashi sensei was talking about the village, something was wrong. He left out the most important news Sasuke wanted to hear.
"Kakashi, you forgot Sakura. What happened to her?"
After all that continuous talking, there was finally a long pause.
"What happened to her? Why am I the only one talking right now?!"
"..."
Sasuke was becoming annoyed. In fact, he was always annoyed from anything that isn't important to him. Apparently, this was imperative. Did something happen to her? Why of all people is Kakashi hiding this to him? Finally, Kakashi sighed and began moving his lips. His lips were not visible due to the mask but recognizable. The Jounin's face was miserable, regretting of what he was doing right now at the spot.
"Sasuke. Sakura... is now a Jounin."
Sasuke was stunned. He pictured the love-sick girl who lacked skills except controlling chakra accurately at a young age. Sakura didn't know how to perform a decent jutsu. She was the smartest, but she had no talent. She could never perform a 'kage bunshin' or a 'fire flower.' She was the kind of person that could only learn from books and teachers. She didn't have an advanced bloodline or a demon sealed inside her body. She was just...Sakura: A cute girl that is obsessed about her appearance and boys. But now, everything changed. He couldn't believe what his sensei was saying. Nonetheless ranks were not any of Sasuke's concern. Strength only mattered to him. Currently, Sasuke only wanted to know why Kakashi sensei was cautious about Sakura.
"...Sakura, a Jounin. You're hiding something from me Kakashi."
Kakashi was now playing along with Sasuke, not to explain too much. He smiled and strode on.
'What do you know? He hasn't changed much. This could be painful for him when he finds out about Sakura.'
Kakashi muttered to himself as he took his favorite book, the Icha-Icha series. He began reading the latest book: Icha-Icha heaven. The sensei chuckled to him as he turned the pages. The perverse man almost forgot that Sasuke was walking with him to the Ramen shop. Almost. Not entirely.
"Answer my question."
Sasuke's face was serious now. His voice was now cold. How the hell can he possibly read a book when he has met him in seven years? One can always expect the unexpected from Kakashi. For one thing, he had an uncanny mind. Now, Kakashi was wearing a triumphant smile, knowing that he won the 'game'. He always wins.
"Don't worry dunce, you'll find out for yourself. On the other hand, have you read the Icha Icha series yet? You're an adult, so you can read it now. Jiraiya's a great author-"
"Damn it Kakashi! I'm serious! Did something happen to her?"
"I said you'll find out by yourself." ____________________________________________________________________________ _
Both Jounins entered the Ramen shop. There were people. Lots of people. He saw Shinobis he knew during his Genin years. Kiba, Lee and he saw Iruka! They looked almost different. Likewise, he saw someone that resembled the *Yondaime. Nevertheless the figure was the same baka that he always assumed; the whisker-like scars, the blue eyes, and the same craving for ramen. Naruto.
Everyone gasped at Sasuke as the Jounin's face was blank as usual: Cold and yet smug.
"Zazke?"
Naruto mumbled with noodles in his mouth. Iruka was next to him, dumbfounded.
"Uchiha Sasuke?!"
Everyone was still eyeing at Sasuke.
'For *Yondaime's sake stop staring at me!'
Sasuke was quite irritated as usual but his face was still smug with confidence.
"Welcome back ya friggin' asshole!"
Shikamaru commented as his arm was on Ino Yamanaka's shoulder. He was still arrogant like Sasuke himself, but the only thing that changed about Shikamaru was that he was married and he was also a Jounin.
"Sasuke! How you doing?"
Ino also said along with his husband. Husband. That was quite awkward for Sasuke. He couldn't picture people married and loving each other. He never bothered about it. His mind was fixed on his revenge: killing Itachi. That was his life and he would probably prefer that no matter what.
"I better go.. bye Sasuke~"
Ino smiled as she began walking out of the ramen shop.
"Ino! Where-"
"You know. I should go fast as possible sweetie."
She continued walking out of the ramen shop.
'She's gone to talk to Sakura about this. Everyone knows it's useless. Why is Ino still doing this?!'
Shikamaru stared at the table as he poured sake into his glass. ____________________________________________________________________________ _
"So, how are ya doing?"
"Well, lets just say lots of things have changed."
Naruto said coolly to Sasuke. Everyone was now sitting at a big table with Sasuke. To be honest, Sasuke never cared about attention. He didn't hate or love it. He didn't care as long as he could rest from the tedious training from the other countries.
They began talking on. Who knew that Hinata could be enthusiastic? Well, she wasn't energetic as Sakura or Ino, but it was still awkward to see Hinata normal without fidgeting or speaking too softly.
The group chattered on like birds..
"..So, is Sakura fine?"
There was another pause Sasuke heard after mentioning the pink-haired girl. What the hell was wrong with everyone?
"Damn it. what the hell is wrong?! Why are you all quiet whenever I mention her?!"
"Sasuke..there's something you should know"
---------------------------------------------(Eye-catch: Sasuke Rocks!!!!!!!! ^^!!!!)----------------------------------
Ino ran as fast as she could.
'Wow! Sasuke is here!'
She reached Sakura's house, hoping to see Sakura's cheerful face.
'c'mon,c'mon.'
The door opened. Ino saw Sakura's face. She was half-asleep. She had bags under her eyes with green pajamas and rabbit slippers that had the Konoha insignia.
"Wha d'ya wan Ino? It's 1:23 in the afternoon-"
Half-asleep, Sakura was rubbing her eyes and extremely annoyed. She was whining.
"Wake up fore-head girl! I have big news!"
"Shuddup Ino-Pig..."
"ahhbububub... get dressed!"
Knowing that this will only get longer, she closed her mouth and got ready. Ino was quite cool. For one thing, she was always in charge and she was always good at it. And Sakura admired her for how she could be always under control - except when things were in her way like when both girls were crazy about Sasuke. Then again, that was seven years ago... Ino is now a sweet, yet a smart woman. Ino gasped at how messy a woman's house can be.
'This is a pigsty!'
No one could put words any better than that. It really was a pigsty. The place amazed Ino how Sakura can call this 'home' and find comfort in a place like this. Her house was clearly uncomfortable. The house wasn't unsanitary but it was simply chaotic. Clothes were everywhere. The couch, table, rooms, and just about anywhere imaginable. She also had papers stacked in an untidy pile. Her laptop lay on the floor.
"Look at this place, it's a mess!! Sweetie, if your parents were here-"
"Ha! A: I live by my own and b: my parents would care less, but I don't know about mother-"
"Sakura! What is that thing moving?!"
Ino shrieked. Something was moving under the stack of clothes. Sakura's face was still calm. She took the clothes out and took the undefined 'thing' out of the stack. It was Sakura's puppy.
"Oh sorry Pucca-"
"Oh sweetie,"
Ino sighed.
"you'd better take care of your pets. I could do way better if I was you! You fore-head-"
"Oh hush up Ino-pig. So, what's the 'big news'?
"Sakura~"
"What Ino? I had a long week. Jiraiya-sama is the most difficult man in the world! Can you believe that he expects me to read the whole Icha-Icha series and write a thirty-page essay on it while he tours around other countries to find 'inspiration'? He might as well watch *hentai! Neither do I like R-rated stuff! I hate it! Why couldn't Kakashi still be my-"
Sakura was now weary from talking about her issues to Ino. It wasn't going to help, except hearing constant 'ha-has' and 'too-bads.' They were friends, close friends but sympathy wasn't going to help. Pucca was now on the kitchen table and leapt to Sakura's arms. Tired, Sakura sighed as she took a sip of her coffee.
"Sorry Ino. I'm just stressed. Speaking of stressed, I might as well buy new clothes and-"
"Sakura, you probably have three times the amount of clothes I have! Come on! Just take a rest from reading those porn and lets hang around with Hinata! I need to avoid all the sake Shikamaru's been drinking. I have nothing to do at home. Shikamaru is busy with his students so c'mon!"
Ino was doing all she could to make Sakura happy. If anyone didn't know any better, they would probably call Ino's attempts pathetic. But what do people know? Ino is Sakura's friend. Ino now gave a worried look to Sakura. She was frazzled from all the disturbing books she had to read. Ino was hoping to see her smile. Fortunately she did see a weak smile coming from Sakura's weary face. During the seven years, Sakura became best friends with Ino and Hinata, They formed a bond that could never be broken. Thus, the three earned trust, appreciation and dependence. Thinking of old times, Sakura smiled sweetly. What do you know, sympathy does help.
"I'm so glad we're friends Ino. Oh yeah, what's the news?"
Ino was now cautious to tell her. After thinking about her friendship, she felt remorseful about telling this to Sakura. However she never looked back. Shinobis never look back. Hence Ino sighed and said quietly,
"Sweetie, Sasuke came back."
Sakura's mellow face began fading away and stiffened into a cold look.
"...So, that bastard is here?"
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Note: That was one long chapter. Sorry. I just wanted to finish where Sakura said about Sasuke. Everybody seems out of character now that some call people 'sweetie,' and some people swear but what can I say? People change as they get old. Please review as much as possible!
*Takoyaki : little balls of egg breading with a piece of octopus (tako) cooked inside, along with green onions and gooey sauce. It's often sold in little carts along city streets.
*Yondaime : Another name for the fourth Hokage.
*Hentai : R-rated stuff.