The three had been staying in that dark cave for hours
"We'll get rid of him. that is the only solution." a strong voice erupted
"Mr. Uchiha, what do you think?" a higher voice said
"Killing him..." he sighed "You know well why I want to find another way, but there really isn't any. And please, Naruto. Call me Itachi"
"Just as I said" the first character continued "We'll kill him and, depending on the results, decide whether we could release the Rikkudo"
"He took Kurama, I couldn't do much even with him on my arsenal" Naruto exhaled "Poor Sakura, she's alone with him..."
"We're dead men, let us at least leave a good deed to this world"
"Not this!" Sarada's voice echoed through the infinite void
"Sarada, I won't punish you for anything. I'm only trying to show you what being on a world where i'm the only god feels like" his words came from nowhere, she was there alone.
Suddenly, the infinite red sky morphed to a night, and Sarada saw a grand fortress, she saw...herself?
It indeed was herself, armed with a platinum-lead kunai, Sasuke's own weapon.
walking towards the balcony, she raised her hand and plunged the kunai into his back. he collapsed on his face and went lifeless. Sarada gasped at the sight of her clone fulfilling something she has never had the courage to do. Time has frozen and the illusion quickly faded
what the hell is happening? was that... me?
"What was that just now?" she reminded herself that it was all just an alternate universe. An illusion.
"So that really is your greatest dream" His voice laughed from above "Still, you'd be happy if this happened, wouldn't you? I can do everything in this world... but you would never see those lies, I know you want the truth.'"
"You can't really make my life any worse than it is" She rolled her eyes
" I will get my hands on the Juubi. everything will fall to my hands, including the laws of the universe itself. This is not some evil plan from a legend, this is all happening very soon, and it's much deeper than you think."
Although Sarada didn't really listen, he continued "I once had a very good friend who was in my squad. We shared everything, from valuable items to our feelings. But as time went on, he grew stronger... it called for a challenge. And so in the most euphoric duel I have ever had, he finally fell to his place and ended silently"
"That's horrible" she responded with anger, the thought of how unfair and treacherous such a scenario would be.
"But that is how life works. Now, will you put your best into killing our old dog up there in the land of iron?"
"I... No, it's so wrong... I'll convince him to listen" her body was shaky enough for an innocent crack to form in her tone, but was she really innocent? a lady raised by a demon would never become anything that resembles innocence.
Sasuke materialized before her and slowly walked around her with his hands crossed. "Think. You're an Uchiha. You're better than that. you could be one of the best assassins in the elite ring and yet- you don't use that potential often"
She knelt down to a bow. "I don't want to..."
"I don't know how much you value your own life" he paused for a second "but I do know those whose lives you value"
Sick of this humiliation, Sarada did something she was sure she'd regret in the following minutes. She jumped up and waved a big punch at his face, getting blocked by an open palm almost instantly. Her eyes were redder than ever, the pattern of her Sharingan was a special kamui that Sasuke had not recognized before.
"Oh?" Sasuke raised his brow in surprise "It has finally revealed itself here of all places. Is it too much to ask you to show me some mo- "
Before he could finish the sentence, she tried to swing another punch, this time much faster than a normal human ever could, only for it to hit thin air. Standing behind her, Sasuke was impressed at his daughter's quick adaption to the sharingan. "Truly a beautiful killing machine. You're easily my most valued property"
Kamui wasn't even in their blood at first. The moment Sasuke had his hands on Obito's eyes, he started experimenting with bloodline traits in cooperation with Orochimaru.
Before anything could go worse, Sarada was caught in Sasuke's eye and started seeing visions of those close to her. She calmed down and returned to an almost worshipping kneel, trying to remain calm.
"O-okay, i'll do it. Can we please leave now?"
"You will leave by yourself" Sasuke reached for his back to unsheathe his sword
"From what the books say, no one can deflect your genjutsu...am i missing something?"
"Don't trust everything your textbooks say, Although there is a lot of truth in every grain of propaganda. Yes, it is true that no one can deflect my blood's genjutsu. except for someone who shares it" He looked at her for a brief moment and stabbed her stomach with his sword. Sarada whimpered in pain and covered her would-be fatal wound only to realize she wasn't hit at all, The sword passed right through her.
She raised her shocked, confused face to meet a very happy-looking one. she hasn't seen him like this yet.
"That was very impressive. It took me longer to get used to the Kamui"
Sarada's jaw hovered still for a few seconds "Was that Kamui? Did I just do that?"
"You did. It will not go unrewarded" He raised his hand and a portal opened up in the void.
They got inside the rift that lead them back to reality. It was night-time and Sasuke had already reached a small grassy hill on the way to the land of iron.
"This whole pet thing" he started "you like it, don't you?"
She couldn't say anything but a slight "Fuck you" sigh and they walked the next hour in silence until Sarada stopped and looked at him
"Could you please kill me... like, right now?"
"What's the matte-"
"Please" he was cut by her plead
"Why are you being so depressed lately?"
"Where are they? Where are my parents? My father is abusing me and my mother is too traumatized to do a thing about it. Where the hell are the parents i deserve?"
"Does delaying us make it any better?"
"Dad" she raised her head "You asked me whether I like this whole thing."
"I'm not convinced that i hate it" Memories of herself being violated resonated within her. "That already is so wrong. It's making me tear up inside. and yet-"
"It's okay." He hugged her close to him, running strands of her camomile-scented hair between his fingers, pulling off another dominant strut of authority "I don't judge you and i promise, whoever does is not going to live long enough to think about it"
"No! It's not my choice to feel this way!" She clung to him. She didn't want him to ignore her inner warehouse of hatred, even though it contained an infinitesimal yet somewhat visible amount of sinful lust.
"I remember those same tears sliding down my face when my parents were killed. I was so wrong to cry. It happens, Sarada. These mortal thoughts curse those who value others' lives too much. You should feel the bliss of murder. The amazing trickle when you take a life. And when you do see how divine my plans are - It is then you will understand your need to submit to my will"
"I don't want to take someone's life for my own pleasure, I find no pleasure in such an act"
She continued with a defeated sigh "I will do it for your wicked pleasure. And then you'll leave me and mom alone, is that what you want?"
"Sarada, do you take me for a negotiator? You, some small cub - trying to further push your good luck."
My father has always had that one weakness for women. but it seems even taking your best shot at charming the fiend doesn't advance the situation.
Mountains. Cities.
Incomprehensible loads of chakra.
So much power.
Such dominating strides.
He knows me too well, but I can't give up.I can't give myself. I can't give...
Is it really better to become his thing? to erase all emotions and feed on the thrill of murdering other souls? No.
An Uchiha's answer to this question would be simple. it it better to be the wolf than the sheep.
And I...
I am an Uchiha. I'm going to hell anyway
"Fine. Giving an old lady flowers here, giving in to a mass murderer and rapist there, whatever. Make my life interesting."
"Your cynicism never fails to amuse me. Don't forget that this person is also your father. For me, this place is a meditative visit into your soul, and in every corner - a whispered secret surprises me." He prated
"So... uhm, how is this going to work? do i need to be seen killing him?"
"Why of course" He handed her a map
"This is the main building. the large ring in the middle is where all of us will be negotiating the land of iron's official surrender. that's when you strike Mifune. i'll take care of the rest, our recon teams suggest the possibility of another Kage residing in the vicinity."
Killing a man for my village's safety, that's being a protector, a heroine. But this will only make it worse. No, that is not the case
I am killing a good man because dad ordered me to.
All to be abused or, rather, 'rewarded'
I'm friends with the monster that's under my bed
Get along with the voices inside of my head
You're trying to save me, stop holding your breath
"Remember - you're doing this for me"
Soon, space hasted to collapse on itself as reality faded out. They were back in the material world, locking eyes in a huge tent, near a fireplace. Surrounded by snow.
"Back from your magical tour?" he laughed
"Those eyes" she unconsciously whispered. Sasuke gave her a puzzled stare. "Hm?"
"Your eyes are captivating" she hummed awkwardly "When you stare into my soul like that, It reminds me how much hatred i have for one person. Those red and purple orbs. Those glimmers make me feel terror. but I also feel protected in some way."
"Well, you're right about being a captive, and definitely right about being I assure you."
Sarada held her chakra reserves around her blood vessels, heating herself up. Meanwhile, the Hokage was meditating, chanting some strange words she had never heard before.
His eyes are closed... he's focused...
She took a shuriken out, leaning to take a step.
"It's always good to put a test to a man's senses" He said with his eyes still closed. "You need affection, don't you? It is not the parental kind i give, you've got your mother for that."
"Pfft. I wouldn't want a single bit of yours"
"I doubt it. None of that matters anyway, because i want yours"
"Can you hear them? How many people are there?" One hooded shinobi whispered to another.
"This doesn't make sense, Daiji. The Hokage is supposed to be there with only his daughter. Yes, i'm sure of it. There are only two people in that tent"
"Then why is someone screaming?"
F-u-tzs-ck ngh ahh mhhhh-s...
Sarada held on to the wooden column in the middle of the tent as firmly as she could. He stopped his movements for a moment "Two men are watching us, are you oka-"
"Go on" She squirmed.
This hurts so good. I need this lesson
I should've obeyed.