Into My Hands

by Lidsworth

Naruto died during the Shinobi War, however, he left the village to Sasuke. Now, a year later, the young Uchiha stands atop of the tower, emotions and memories running wild through his head, doubt hanging over him like a cloud. Being the Hokage was Naruto's dream, not Sasuke's. But the idiot believed in him, so he wouldn't let him down, no matter what. Believe it.

A/n: MAJOR SPOILER! If you haven't read the manga than i wouldn't read this story, it has material from the latest chapter. I was inspired when i saw Sasuke and Hashiramam standing next to each other.

Warnings: Character Death

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto.

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Into My Hands

Sasuke stood atop of the Hokage tower, his body cloaked in flowing red and white robes, a fabricated hat on top of his head.

Below him, on the ground, the entire village of Konoha stood anticipating the appearance of their new Hokage. Behind him stood his three friends, his friends that had pulled him through his toughest times, the three that had worked to get him this far.

Jugo, Suigetsu and Karin were a Godsend to Sasuke, and he knew he'd need them if he were to lead a village such as the Great Konoha.

Looking back at the three one last time as Sasuke Uchiha, he looked at their nods of approvals and encouraging smiles as he took a step forward. These three were the beginning of a new council, a pure council rather than one controlled by a jealous Danzo.

The wind breeze blew cool air past the four, and Sasuke could swear he heard Naruto's voice telling him he could do it.

You can do it Sasuke, I didn't put the village in your hands for no reason, believe it!

He sighed as he stepped forward, thinking of what an idiot his friend had been to entrust the Will of the Village into his hands. Sasuke was an Uchiha, one who couldn't be trusted, one who was to be feared.

But Hashirama believed in him, Naruto believed in him. But he was still an Uchiha

Itachi, Kagami and Shisui were Uchiha though...as was Obito. The other three were dead, Obito was alive, incarcerated inside of a mental facility. Despite the protest of the villagers, Sasuke knew Naruto wouldn't kill the disturbed man, so he let him live under the supervision of others.

"They're waiting for you, Sasuke," Karin called from behind him, now closer to him, placing a hand on his shoulder, "the entire village, they're all waiting."

He clenched his fist and released them, it was time to move on. Dwelling in the past wouldn't make things better. Naruto believed in him, Hashirama believed in him, Itachi believed in him...He just needed to believe in himself.

Naruto left the village in Sasuke's hands, and as he walked towards the railing, lifting his hat off and cheered on by hundreds of villagers, he couldn't help but hold back a tear.

This was always Naruto's dream, to be here and to be respected. Sasuke almost felt like a thief, smiling and waving at people who were once nothing to him.

But at once, the familiar wind gust blew against his body, causing his robes to swirl behind him. He felt at peace suddenly, he felt as if he could take on the world.

He felt like Naruto was still with him.

And as the tear fell into the endless crowd of smiling faces, Sasuke could only smirk, the image of his dearly departed blond friend's ear to ear smile etching in his mind, "Yeah, Naruto. I'll take the village, i'll take it into my hands...believe it."

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Drable or Prolouge? Who knows, i'll put a complete status on it anyway. The part in the manga where he stood next to Hashirama inspired me to write this, so I hope you enjoyed it. Also, please pray for those who were victims of the Boston Marathon and the Waco fire, i think they really need our prayers.

Sorry for any spelling errors, i'm pressed for time!

Hope you liked this chapter or story (because it may just be complete) Have a nice week and God bless!