Infinite darkness, he lied in the middle, unsure if it was solid or not. He couldn't see, nor could he hear, leaving him to assume that he must have died using that last technique. It didn't bother him; he deserved his death, having taken innocent lives as well as conspiring with the enemy. What mattered to him was that at least he was with his family, his mother, his father…even his brother. Although the last of his clan, at least he knew the world was at peace, no more long historic grudges, and more of all, no more conflict between the countries. They had united as one; no longer ninja's of a single village, but ninja's of a whole country. Although he knew they would eventually return to normal, the conflicts that once were there were gone due to all the bonds made during the war.

S-Sasuke… a voice called out, a feminine voice stuttering over his name.

It wasn't long until he saw a blinding light pierce through the darkness. Taking this as a sign it was finally over, he let his body float up to the light.

"S-Sasuke!" the same voice yelled out, feeling someone latch their arms around his body. "You're awake!"

His vision came, seeing the image of a purple haired kunoichi on him. He looked around, his body still in pain, his vision blurred. He recognized the area to be his old home in the Uchiha district, how did he get here? Looking closer at the kunoichi, he recognized the girl to be the same one he killed out of rage and confusion, "Hinata…why are you here?" he said, his tone uncaring.

Scared by his tone, Hinata let go of him, "I-I'm…e-er…" she began to fidget, "A-a woman who l-looked like you t-told me to get you and...umm…b-b-bring you here".

He thought for a second, someone who looked like me…mom?! He got up and attempted to make his way out to the door, only to stumble, Hinata having to catch him.

"Y-you n-need to take it easy S-Sasuke" Hinata fidgeted, carrying him to the door.

"I-I'm sorry…" he grunted, "Please…take me to the graveyard… the Uchiha cemetery" he asked, almost demanding.

"O-Okay" she answered.

It took them some time, but Hinata was able to help Sasuke reach the morgue, where all the Uchiha clansmen were buried. It was laid in secret, only known to the Uchiha. As they reached the entrance, he lightly pushed her aside, stumbling his way to the casket that was labeled 'Mikoto Uchiha'. It was then his Sharingan activated, lightly brushing her name engraved. She could only watch, wondering what he was feeling. It was then his eyes reverted back to normal, slowly making his way back to Hinata, only to collapse on top of her.

"I need to leave…" he told her, "Konoha…is no longer a home to me…"

She could only nod, acknowledging all that has happened before. Konoha had only driven him further to his hatred in the past, and only intensified it when he learned of the revelation. "W-When…will you leave?"

"Tomorrow…" he finished, drifting off to sleep.

The next day rolled around, Sasuke woke up, Hinata having left the day before due to his request. Beside him were some new clothes. Black pants and a black zippered shirt, the Uchiha symbol on the back. Amongst was a pair of black fingerless gloves, a dark grey sash, as well as his chokuto. He got up, putting his clothes on and zipped his shirt three fourths of the way up. Tying the knot of his sash on the right side, he took his chokuto and placed it behind him, sliding it behind the sash securely, so it didn't fall out. Sliding on his gloves, he was interrupted as someone from the door threw him a cloak. Looking, he was surprised who it was. She was dressed similarly to Neji, with the added fishnet shirt underneath her large white robe.

"Hyuuga… what are you doing here?" he asked, looking at the kunoichi in the door way.

Not to his surprise, she began to fidget once more, "W-well…I-I was h-hoping I c-could j-join you…?" Throwing her hands around her head, frightened.

He didn't say anything, walking towards and then stopping behind her. As she looked behind to see him stopping right behind her, she looked as he turned his head around, "If you can beat me…then you can. Follow me to the Uchiha training ground…"

"O-okay…"

Arriving at a desolated ruined area, Sasuke activated his Sharingan, prompting Hinata to activate her Byakugan. Preparing herself for any attack, she rushed over, and began attempting her 64 palms attack.

"64 palms!" she exclaimed, however as she began to attack, Sasuke's sharingan saw through her attack, prompting him to push her wrists to the side.

Launching his counter, he kicked her into the air, appearing above to unleash a furious barrage of kicks before launching her back down. Afraid of hitting the ground, she clenched her eyes, only to feel herself land in his arms, looking down at her. "Hmm…" he began to say, "Can't even land a single hit…"

"N-no good…" she frowned.

He sighed, "I guess I could bring you along, but it looks like I will have to train you myself" he decided, deactivating his Sharingan, prompting her to do the same. He slowly placed her on her own feet, dusting her down. "Aren't you worried of ending up as a rogue ninja, like me?"

She smiled, "You're not a rogue ninja anymore… "She answered, "The new Hokage has given us both our status's back, as well as permission to leave as we will, without penalties"

"New Hokage?"

Back in the Hokage's office, Sakura walked in, approaching the ninja clad in the hokage's coat. "Was it really okay to take his status away, as well as giving them both permission to leave?" she asked.

A smile is seen, "That bastard owes me one…" he answered, "Besides, Hinata leaving as well was quite a surprise"

"Well…you know what will happen if anything occurs while they're gone" she added.

"Not a problem, Sakura, besides" he stared out through the window, his blue eyes full of trust, "Sasuke…no…my brother, wouldn't dare risk another's life, not anymore." Naruto said, knowing Sasuke wouldn't dare endangering Hinata's life.

Sasuke gave a small grin to himself, "That blonde headed dumb*ss become Hokage eh?".

She nodded, "Right after the war".

Remembering all the events that occurred between him and Naruto, he felt a sense of respect for him. Throwing on his cloak, he along with Hinata, walked past through the exit of the Hidden Leaf, beginning the search of the Uchiha's new foundation.