Thank you for choosing my fic, "The Eyes That See All, Except What Lies Within"! I started writing this SasuSaku last summer, before chapter 350, so my story will differ greatly from that of the current chapters.
Right now, I'm in the process of revising chapters, so if you get to the later chapters and don't like it, I ask that you give me some time, because it's not going quite the way I envisioned it. Thanks again for reading!
All characters, techniques, and terms belong to Masashi Kishimoto, creator of the Naruto Universe. The only rights I claim to this story are for the plot. Do not distribute this fic without my permission and proper credit.
Chapter 1- An Unwelcomed Return
"I didn't come here to start a war," Sasuke Uchiha said flatly to the ANBU guards that had surrounded him outside Konoha's walls. Word spread quickly that the missing-nin had returned. He had expected company, but not so soon. Orochimaru's attack had definitely left an impression on the peaceful village of Konoha.
They all had their katanas drawn, some shifted their grip as they prepared themselves for whatever might come next.
"Ironic," a voice said from behind one of the black ops. Kakashi Hatake stepped out from behind the line of ANBU. "That's exactly what Itachi said the first time we fought. And just look what's happened since then."
Kakashi pointed with his kunai at Sasuke's neck, threateningly.
"Don't compare me to that bastard," Sasuke growled, his Uchiha blood beginning to boil. The irises of his eyes blurred to a blood red, and three tomoe split from his pupils.
"What do you think you're doing here?" Kakashi asked coldly.
"This is my home," Sasuke replied evenly.
"Not anymore."
"You won't allow me to pass?"
"I'm not even sure I should allow you to live," Kakashi said, tightening his grip on the kunai.
Sasuke laughed softly. The sound sent chills down Kakashi's spine. It was the same laugh that Naruto had heard as Sasuke drenched himself in the cursed powers of his seal of heaven.
"You haven't changed at all, have you Kakashi-sensei?" Sasuke said in an amused tone. He glared at Kakashi. "But here are the facts: First, I said I didn't come to start a war, meaning you don't need to concern yourself with me. And second, if I had come to fight..."
His glare hardened, and the gravity of his chakra suddenly filled the area. The ANBU could feel his power pushing down on them, threatening to crush them just through sheer willpower. The air seemed to thicken; they felt as if they were suffocating. Kakashi could feel the weight of Sasuke's power, his arm felt heavy as he fought against the sinister chakra.
". . .there's no way in hell you could beat me now."
My god... Kakashi thought. His power has increased ten times what it was when I last saw him. . .
"So what's next, Kakashi?" Sasuke scowled. "Your move."
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