Excuse the short started chapter. This was done quickly, so I apologize for how sloppy it is. I intended for this to be better. But I do promise it will get better as I go along. I just needed to set everything up. So keep reading! And review. 3
Disclaimers: I do not own Naruto, sadly.
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The village of Konoha was in the midst of high noon, having a very peaceful day. For once the Leaf Village was having no troubles at all; completely still and at rest. Minus the exception of all the people rushing around the streets of Konoha, preparing for the yearly festival to celebrate Setsubun; the beginning of spring. This time of year Konoha was quite beautiful, all the flowers in bloom and all the planet life at it's fullest. Everything was so green and alive and the air was refreshing; everyone was more active.
But the peacefulness was a different story for Uzumaki Naruto, who was walking through the large wooden gates to Konoha. He was returning from a long solo mission, this was apparent by the state of his clothes. The usually brightly colored orange and black uniform was covered in dirt, making it much easier on the eyes. His hair was a mess as well—it obviously hadn't been washed in a couple of days. But despite all of this the cheery ninja remained in high spirits.
Poor Naruto had no idea about the festival, having completely forgotten about it. It was only until he was greeted by Sakura, that she had to remind him about what was going on in Konoha.
"You idiot! How could you forget about the Setsubun festival! It's important, you know." She shakes her head at the blonde boy, disappointed in him. Sakura was quite used to his antics, but this was something else. It was rare Naruto forgot about the festivals; after all the ramen was cheaper during them.
"I know, I know! I'm sorry Sakura! I got a bit distracted." He laughs sheepishly, brining his hand up to rub the back of his head. The mission he went on got a little out of control.
Little did the remaining original members of Team 7 know, but there was a dark figure watching them. A male dressed in a black cloak, this man hid in the shadows of a nearby alleyway. The man blinked once only to reveal red eyes when he reopened them. This trademark feature was a downfall for the man, especially considering that he was in hiding. His eyes narrow at the sight of Naruto and Sakura bickering, picking up on their conversation. Sasuke clicks his tongue at the two; obviously not much had changed. But he mainly picked up on the Setsubun festival—almost having forgotten that it was that time of year.
With that the traitor ninja, Uchiha Sasuke, turns on his heel and proceeds to disappear into the shadows. His mind was now reeling with thoughts of how he could return to Konoha; his true home. A place he had regretted leaving and longed to come back to, but that had been stopped a few weeks ago. Once Sasuke had found out the supposed truth about his brother a rage and hate had come up towards Konoha. Many things between then and now had happened, but they all resulted in Sasuke feeling deep remorse. His brother had protected Konoha for a reason and it would be disgraceful to Itachi's memory to attack the village.