Set in a time reminiscent of the Feudal Era, Sasuke, a palace guard, and Sakura, the Emperor's daughter, must navigate the difficulties of a forbidden love while the threat of war hangs over their nation. (Derived from Chapter Four of the Reflective Anthology).

They say hello more times than goodbye, and Sakura thinks it might be for the best. Especially when it's time to go. / (AU) War-torn Japan, 1600s. Married life.

Immediately post-war, Sakura is traumatized-she experienced the deaths of those who died when connected to her chakra during the war, including her parents. She accepts a long-term Anbu contract to get out and forget. (Sasuke hasn't seen Sakura in years, not since she left home. Then he finds her in the place he least expects, with startling new power and a new attitude.) Sasusaku.

SasuSaku. Sakura disappears to take a lifelong mission in exchange for Sasuke's post-war acquittal. To give her the upper hand over her new targets, the world must believe Sakura is dead and gone - but that couldn't be further from the truth. Sakura seeks the power she needs in Shikkotsu forest, while Sasuke seeks the truth about her death, and Kakashi tries to keep her secret.