The return back to Konoha went smoothly. The hokage was a bit surprised with the amount of new ninja they came back with but didn't mind it. They could use them. After which he was sent home. At home he spent a good amount of time soaking in the bath.

It was only after he got out of the bath that something surprised him.

'Sasuke we have a gift for you.' His mother says as he walks back into the living area. There is a box on her lap and judging by the indent it makes it's quite heavy. Not only that there are sounds coming from the box. His father is seated next to his mother and is brother is on the opposite couch.

'What is it?' His mother stands and walks up to him. She puts the box on his lap. As he expected, it was quite heavy. Whatever was inside is moving around quite a bit.

He carefully takes the ribbon from the box and opens it. Inside there is a little kitten. Her big blue eyes stare up at him. She is a black cat with the most vibrant blue eyes he's ever seen. It kind of reminds him of Naruto.

'This is for me?' he asks his parents. They nod and Sasuke is overcome with happiness. He's always wanted a pet.

'Over the years we saw you come in with so many animals and you could never keep them. So, we decided that we could get you a cat. Not only that you can train her to be a ninja cat.'

'Really?' Sasuke takes the cat out of the box and puts her on his lap. 'Does she have a name?' He strokes her fur. It's super soft. He can't wait to show her of to his teammates. They would be so jealous. As they should be.

'You get to name her.' Itachi says. He loves watching his brother cheer up.

Sasuke thinks for a bit. He lifts her up above his head. 'Then she shall be Tomato.' It's one of his favorite foods. It fits her perfectly.

His mother sighs. 'That's not a girl's name Sasuke.'

'If not Tomato then it will be Sarada.' Sasuke nuzzles the cat's face. She's so cute. Only she can match his own amazingness. He'll make sure of it. He'll train her to become the best ninja cat there is.

'That's fine I suppose.' His mother sighs as she leans into her husband. Sasuke doesn't take mind. He's too preoccupied with his little kitty.

The cat reaches out to him and meows. Sasuke swears it's the sound of angels. She's too precious. She shall become the most well-known ninja cat there is.

Training a ninja cat is not as easy as it sounds. It requires a large amount of time. He needs to get her to perform certain actions with treats. It makes him wish he could speak cat, so he can make her understand him.

Today however is the first time he'll take her to team training. It won't be long until his teammates realize how amazing she is and bow down to her majesty. She's currently sitting on his shoulders. It took a little while to teach her not to fall off but now she's a master of the art.

'Sasuke who's cat is that?' Sakura asks.

'She's mine. Isn't she awesome.' Sasuke holds her up for everyone to see.

'She's pretty cute.' Sakura says as she walks closer to inspect the cat. 'But training grounds are not appropriate for cats.'

'She's a ninja cat.' Sasuke explains.

'But she's so young.' Naruto screams. Sasuke can see his point. She's only a kitten.

'Ninja cat in training.' Sasuke corrects. Sarada creeps in closer to him and nuzzles his cheek.

'She's pretty cute.' Naruto walks up and reaches out to touch her. Sasuke quickly turns away. 'I like foxes more though.' Sasuke stares at the other. How dare he say something like that!

Sakura also replies. 'Really? I'm more of a dog person.' Sasuke turns to her. He was expecting that response from Kakashi, not her. How dare she betray him like this!

'Bow down to her!' He commands to them. The both of them turn to look at him.

'Why?' Naruto asks.

'She's far above you mortals.' To make his point Sasuke takes her in his hands and raises her above his head.

'Yeah whatever.' Naruto makes a mock bowing position before asking. 'What's her name?'

'Sarada.' Sasuke says.

'Strange name.' Naruto says as he gets down. Sakura does too. 'Oh, great Sarada. I hereby bow down to thee.' Naruto makes sure to make it extra dramatic. As he usually does.

'Good enough?' Sakura asks. Sasuke looks at his cat. The cat looks at him.

'For now.' He starts scratching behind her ear. 'She isn't attacking you so that means she tolerates you.' He explains to them. While he does he doesn't notice Sakura getting closer and petting Sarada as well.

'I think she likes me.' She says. Sarada leans into Sakura's touch and Sasuke feels betrayed.

'Don't touch her you mortal!' He takes her away and reaches out to hit Sakura. Sakura doesn't notice but before his hit can land he's stopped by Obito.

'Sasuke that's enough. If you can't behave yourself, please return home.' He explains. Sasuke scoffs.

'Whatever.' He puts Sarada back on his shoulder. It's the only worthy pedestal for someone like her.

'Wow sensei you're actually early for once.' Sakura acts completely shocked.

'I had to interfere.' Obito says. He looks at the group and then at Sasuke specifically, glaring at him.

'Are you implying you were spying on us?' Naruto says.

'No.'

Another short chapter. It's kind of an interlude as next chapter we'll move onto the chunin exams.