I have not updated this fanfiction in well over a year. When I finally took a look at it, I realized how many spelling mistakes and mistakes in general I made. I mean, it's impressive I gained as many people who like this as I did. Rest assured, I've gone back and made many corrections to make this far more readable.

In addition, I have decided to tone down the inclusion of of OC's just a bit. Just a bit, but nothing major has changed. Manly, I have replaced Pita Paka with Pakura. She was a Suna Ninja who was reanimated in the Fourth Great Shinobi War. I also removed the masked figure who spoke to Akira and replaced her prescience with Kuma. An already established OC.

Anyways, I hope you enjoy. Before you declare this filler, I don't roll that way. Everything I include has some purpose, grand or small, in the overall story. This little run of Chapters just so happens to be a bit of stitched together story. It incorporates elements and characters from the Hoshigakure arc into the story of the first movie while including elements of video games and the overall story you'll see unfold. Trust me.


Home of the Phoenixes

Sasuke once again found himself standing in the middle of tall pillars of rocks with gold and red feathers of varying sizes scattered around him.

Solar, the leader of the Phoenixes, was before him. "Sasuke Uchiha." Her voice was soothing as always. "You have made your choice and choose wisely. Uchiha are surrounded by darkness, but it is how they choose to use their darkness that matters to us."

"You mean my decision to stick with the village or abandon it?" The young Uchiha looked up at her. "Did you know what choice I would have to make?"

"We did not, but we can observe the past and present of potential summoners." Solar stated. "From there, we can form an accurate guess as to what choice they may be faced with. You confronted that choice and came out on a path we can agree with."

"Does that if I need you, I can summon you?" Sasuke asked.

"Yes. If you ever need me, you may summon me." Solar nodded. "Just a bit of advice before I send you back. Do not be the next Madara. Be Sasuke Uchiha. The person you are is the one we will be honored to help."

"If you're concerned that I will abandon my village, don't be." Sasuke stated. "This is the path I have chosen to follow. I will not be the next Madara or Itachi. I will not follow Orochimaru. I am Sasuke Uchiha of the Leaf."

Solar nodded. "Then, farewell for now Sasuke Uchiha."

Sasuke was reversed summoned back home.

Sasuke's Apartment

Sasuke found himself back in his apartment. The book he had been reading before being summoned for that talk was on the floor, so he picked it up before putting it away. Once it was on the shelf, he heard someone knocking at his door.

"Sasuke are you home!" It was Naruto. "Come on, Lady Tsunade has a mission for us!"

"I'll be right there." Sasuke stated.

Hokage's Office

Sasuke, Hinata, and Naruto stood before Tsunade.

"Good, you three are finally here." Tsunade stated. "Now, I can tell you about the mission."

"Hold on, where are Kakashi Sensei and Daichi." Naruto asked.

"With the state of the village, missions are going to be given to whomever is available." Tsunade replied. "There will even be times where any of you will be deployed with other Genin, Chunin, or Jonin. As for where they are now, those two were deployed on a mission to the Land of Iron."

"It'll be weird doing a mission without them." Hinata commented.

"Be that as it may, it would have happened eventually given Sasuke and Daichi's new status." Tsunade stated. "Speaking of which, this will be your mission to lead Sasuke. Consider it the first mission to be counted towards your road to becoming a permanent Chunin."

"I understand ma'am." Sasuke stated.

"I don't know how to feel about that, but I guess I'll listen to the Teme since he outranks me." Naruto crossed his arms. "Lousy Chunin Exams. If Neji hadn't bailed, I might be a Chunin and able to lead the mission."

"Tell me, what do you know about Yukie Fujikaze?" Tsunade asked.

"Yukie Fujikaze!" Naruto smiled big at that. "I actually introduced Hinata to her works."

"At first, I was hesitant to see her movies, but she's really good as Princess Gale." Hinata nodded. "

"They aren't really my thing." Sasuke stated. "I've at least heard of her from Naruto though."

"At least you at least you have some familiarity." Tsunade stated. "The mission you three will be undertaking is to guard Yukie Fujikaze as they shoot her next move over in the Land of Snow. This is the first movie they will be shooting abroad, so they want extra protection."

"Interesting mission." Sasuke stated.

"You three are to go to the capital of the Land of Fire." Tsunade informed. "In three days, her manager will be expecting to meet the team leader. Time is of the essence, so I would leave as soon as you are able. Now, get going Team Sasuke.

"Right!" The Genin declared together.

Gates of Konoha

The three Genin met at the gate with Sasuke addressing his teammates. "Naruto, I know we have our differences, but I am your superior in the field."

"Yeah, I suppose you are." Naruto stated. "What of it?"

"I've seen what you are capable of." Sasuke stated. "If you listen to me, I'll be sure to listen to your input as I would Hinata or Daichi. Do we have an understanding?"

"Is Sasuke actually trying to be nice?" Naruto sighed. "We'll see how well this works out." He scratched his head. "You are the team leader after all."

"Since coming back from confronting the Sound Four, Sasuke seems to be more agreeable in his own way." Hinata thought.

"It's decided then." Sasuke stated. "Let's get moving to the capital. If we arrive early enough, I wouldn't mind giving you two down time while I meet with our client."

The trio then jumped into the trees and were off.

Capital of the Land of Fire, Days Later…

Sasuke had taken off to meet up with the contact, so he let Naruto and Hinata have their down time. The two decided to treat this as a date and simply walked around the city taking things in before heading off to see a movie if there was time.

The capital was different from Konoha to be sure. The buildings were more stone than wood, and there were far more civilians than Shinobi. Of course, there were the shops and vendors just like home. Considering they were Leaf Shinobi; people were rather pleasant to the two.

They even passed by an old lady in simple attire who noticed them. "What a lovely young couple they make." She sighed wistfully. "Ah, what I wouldn't give to be young and in love again."

That caused the two Shinobi the blush with Naruto looking for anything to distract them. "Oh, I just realized we're nearing the theater." It was the truth. "Yeah, we'll soon get to see the movie."

"Of course!" Hinata was grateful to Naruto. "I can't wait to see Princess Gale's movie."

It's not liked the pair weren't developing feelings for each other, but they weren't at any stage to just admit it. Let alone anywhere near the point to say they loved each other. Hinata certainly felt it but saying it was a completely different matter.

Meadow Outside the Village

The very woman they would be guarding was currently sitting before a lake sadly staring at the water as her horse got a drink. She has long black hair with bangs swept to each side of her face and violet-blue eyes. She wore a green blouse over a pink jacket with brown gloves.

"You do know Sandayu doesn't like when you give him the slip, right Yukie?" A male voice questioned. "I don't much like it either, but the difference between him and I is that I can keep up with our wayward princess."

That voice belonged to a young man around her age with reddish-brown eyes and short, black hair that curls around his head. He wore a Hoshigakure forehead protector, sleeveless, lavender kimono, beige pants, and dark blue combat boots.

"Why can't you just leave me alone already Sumaru?" Yukie questioned annoyed. "Don't you get it? I don't want to return to the Land of Snow. Besides, you don't need me. You got a whole village and some magical space rock. You can take it back yourself."

"You didn't use to be this difficult." Sumaru rubbed his hand over his face before sighing. "Alright, you don't want to go back to the Land of Snow. Fine by me because you're right. I got a whole village behind me."

"Finally, you're getting it." Yukie declared.

"You don't let me finish." Sumaru stated. "I'll do as I said if you spend the night drinking with me. Consider it a final send off between old friends."

"If that's all it takes, I'll agree." Yukie sighed before standing up. "One night on the town, just you and I, for old times. After that, you leave me alone forever and make the trip without me."

"That's all I'm asking." Sumaru hoped onto the horse and held out a hand. "Let's go."

Yukie took the hand and let Sumaru help her up.

Movie Set

Sasuke had retrieved Naruto and Hinata before taking them back to the movie set. Once there, they stood back with the director, writer, and manager as the crew worked to pack everything for their trip to the Land of Snow that night.

The manager, Sandayu, has short grey hair with a beard and moustache along with small black eyes. He wore glasses, a baby blue long-sleeve shirt with a navy-blue blazer on top, and tan pants.

"We're glad to have a few more Shinobi around." The writer stated. "The leading lady's always been a bit of a diva, but ever since she heard we were going the Land of Snow, she's gotten worse."

"I do apologize for her." Sandayu stated. "She's just spent so long in the Land of Fire that leaving has her a bit skittish."

"I'm sure it does." Sasuke glanced at their contact before shrugging. "Either way, we'll do our best to keep her safe."

"Well, I wouldn't put much stock in Shinobi, but the current guard we've had assures me anyone they send from your village will be of help." The director was smoking from a pipe. "So, I'll put my trust in you three."

"You don't have to worry about a thing old man." Naruto declared. "We'll keep Yukie safe guaranteed."

Hinata had taken to gazing at some pictures hung up nearby before focusing on a shot of some glaciers. "Say, what does this picture of glaciers have to do with the next move." She looked at the group. "That is if you don't mind me asking?"

A couple of actors joined the conversation.

"That's the rainbow glacier in the Land of Snow."

"It's where we'll shoot the scenes for the films big, climatic ending."

"Going all the way to the Land of Snow for some shots of glaciers." Sasuke crossed his arms. "Seems like quite the distance to go just for that."

"Sandayu actually recommended it." The writer stated. "Apparently, this glacier turns seven different colors in the spring."

"Ah, that makes everything so much clearer." Sasuke feigned excitement. "I can hardly wait."

Another actor joined them.

"They say it's a rather poor nation as well. The story goes that their former lord had a thing for gadgets. The guy squandered everything they had on them."

"I just hope they have central heating. I'm not a fan of the cold."

Streets of the Capital, Evening…

A group of kids were walking home when they noticed Yukie walking along the sidewalk with Sumaru. By the expression on their faces, it was evident that they were overjoyed to see the 'Princess Gale'.

"It's Princess Gale!"

"Wow, it really is her?"

Yukie's face fell. "Look, my name isn't Princess Gale, Okay?"

"That's right. You're the actress Yukie Fujikaze. I'm your biggest fan."

They all got out writing utensils and paper before asking for autographs.

"Forget it guys." Yukie stated firmly. "I don't do autographs." They continued to ask prompting Yukie to be forceful. "Enough already! I mean come on. What's so special about getting my autograph? You'll just shove it in a drawer and forget about it."

The kids were clearly disappointed.

Sumaru interjected and began leading her away. "You'll have to forgive out fair princess kids." He chuckled nervously. "She's been feeling a little under the weather lately." Once they were a fair distance away, he leaned in. "Yukie, those kids look up to you."

"I don't care if they look up to me." Yukie removed her arm from his grasp. "All I care about is getting a drink which you promised me." She walked on. "Now, come on."

Sumaru sighed before looking back at the kids who were heart broken. Since there wasn't much he could do at this point, he just followed behind the woman.

Bar: Night

Once arriving at the bar, Sumaru had a few drinks, but he made sure to stop well before becoming inebriated like his old friend. It helped that he had practice drinking a bit back in Hoshigakure. By this point, Yukie hadn't even noticed he had stopped.

In fact, Yukie was more focused on a purple crystal she had around her neck. "I mean, you got to be kidding me Sumaru. Honestly, who wants to go to the Land of Sno?"

"I have been wanting to return home since we left." Sumaru stated sadly. "No matter how good Hoshigakure's been, it's not home."

A customer got up and walked by the pair. He seemed as though he were going to try something, but just moved on as soon as Sumaru leaked killer intent his way. He had no idea what the drunk was going to try, but it was bound to be nothing good.

"You're just one of the few idiots in this world willing to try something hopeless and desperate." Yukie stated as she tucked the necklace away. "That's always been who you are."

"What happened to who you were Yukie?" Sumaru looked at the bar with a small smile. "I remember a little girl that saw some kid, not even a Genin at the time, without a friend in the world. She extended her hand to him when his parents brought him to visit their old friend.

She didn't have to do that. She was the daughter of a lord, and he wasn't anything special then. The fact remains that she offered him her friendship. What happened to that little girl since the day they had to part? What changed her?"

"The cruel reality of life." Yukie stated. "Dreams and hope are lies we tell ourselves."

Suddenly, Team Sasuke barged into the building with Sandayu while passing by that guy Sumaru glared at earlier. "Yukie!" Sandayu declared. "Our boat to the Land of Snow is about to sail. Please, we don't have much time."

"No thank you." Yukie declared to everyone's shock. "Sumaru here already said I could bow out as the princess."

"Is this really Yukie?" Naruto thought. "She's not anything like how I imagined her."

Hinata was thinking along the same lines. "I didn't think she'd be exactly like Princess Gale, but I didn't expect this."

"What on earth are you talking about?" Sandayu questioned.

Sumaru looked at Sasuke. "Well, I had something else planned, but you're an Uchiha, right?"

Sasuke looked at him. "Yeah."

"Think you could give us a hand with our fair princess?" Sumaru asked.

Yukie looked from Sasuke to Sumaru. "What are you talking…"

Sasuke chopped her in the back of the neck knocking the woman out to the shock of everyone.

Sumaru caught her before looking at Sasuke once more. "I thought you were going to use your eyes."

"This seemed quicker than attempting to knock her out with my eyes." Sasuke shrugged before walking to the door. "Let's load her up and get going already."

Land of Snow: Kazahana Castle

A man with pupilless, teal eyes and long purple hair in a high ponytail stood in an empty throne room. He wore a happuri-style forehead protector that frames his face and the standard attire of a Shinobi from Yukigakure. This was Nadare Roga.

Behind the throne, within the room, there were three people trapped in crystals which put them in suspended animation. Countless, live threatening wounds had been inflicted on their beings. Without the crystals, and minimal medical ninjutsu, they'd have died.

This was temporary as once they outlived their usefulness, the one who trapped them within would release them. In the end, they would be dead. In front of these crystals there were simplistic puppets in heaps on the floor.

The first of these figures was a rather large man with a short crop of purple hair and dark eyes. He wore the standard uniform of his team which consisted of a blue and white outfit. He also had small, circular shaped purple eyebrows. This was Mizore Fuyukuma

The next was a woman with green eyes and pink spiky hair that stuck out of two holes at the top of her grey helmet. She had small, dark pink eyebrows. Like her team-mates, she wore the attire of the team. This was Fubuki Kakuyoku

The last of these three was perhaps the most important piece of the puzzle. It was a man with long, receding black hair and large black eyes. He wore the attire of the Daimyo and was rather large in stature. This was Doto Kazahana.

"Everything is final in order." A female's voice spoke as the doors opened. "You have done well in service of Lord Danzo."

It was revealed to have been a woman with black hair with a fringe which covered her right eye. Her eyes themselves are a light-yellow orange. She wore a black kimono with a white sash, black fingerless gloves, a white jacket, and a black Konoha forehead protector around her neck.

"I aim to serve as long as Lord Danzo keeps to his promise, Malice." Nadare stated.

"Continue helping us, and you shall be permitted to join Konoha in its new age." Malice stated. "For now, give me a status report on the wayward princess."

"Yukie Fujikaze, better known as Koyuki Kazahana, has the hex crystal on her, and will be returning with three members of Team Seven along with the prospective 'Kage' of Hoshigakure." Nadare stated.

"Interesting." Malice smiled. "Lord Danzo does want information on those who will be unwilling to serve him. I say we proceed with Doto's original plan." She walked up to the crystals and puppets. "In a manner of speaking, it will be Doto who pulls this off."

Aboard a Boat: Day…

Team Sasuke were all together near one side of the ship and staying out of the way of the crew as they went about setting up the props for their next scene. It would be shot once Yukie woke up.

"I don't know about this mission." Naruto stated. "Yukie doesn't seem anything like her on screen counterpart if last night's anything to go by."

"I don't think we have much of a choice Naruto." Hinata stated. "We were sent on this mission, so I believe it is our responsibility to protect her."

"She's right Dobe." Sasuke stated as he leaned against the railing. "Stop complaining like you have been hours."

Naruto crossed his arms and grumbled to himself.

"Hey there." Sumaru stated as he approached. "I couldn't help by overhear you three."

"If we are bothering you, I'll attempt to keep Naruto quieter." Sasuke stated.

"Oh, that's not why I came over." Sumaru smiled. "I'm actually here to apologize on behalf of my old friend." He shook his head. "Your friend isn't wrong in that she's nothing like Princess Gale, but there was a time when she was."

"What happened to her?" Naruto asked.

"She's had a rough go of things." Sumaru stated. "Yukie's had some really bad memories of the Land of Snow. She can be a bit of diva, but she has a good heart. It just hasn't come out these days."

"So, how does a Shinobi from Hoshigakure know an actress in the Land of Fire?" Sasuke inquired.

"As I said, we were old friends." Sumaru nodded. "I was actually a shinobi of Yukigakure myself, but I had to leave with the group that wasn't for the direction we were being taken. Betraying our Daimyo wasn't something we could stand for."

"You were once a Shinobi of Yukigakure?" Naruto asked.

"Our former leader was assassinated by the majority who wanted to follow the betrayer Daimyo." Sumaru frowned. "Fortunately, those of us who were loyal to our Kage had a friend in Hoshigakure in the Third Hoshigakure. He took us in, and we've been proud Hoshi Shinobi."

"You mean a majority of your shinobi were in favor of killing their leader and Daimyo?" Naruto couldn't believe it. "Those Shinobi better hope they don't meet me."

"As interesting as this conversation is, I hope you don't mind me asking more about Hoshigakure." Sasuke stated.

"Ask away." Sumaru stated. "Being a small village means there isn't much we can keep secret."

"Can you tell us what the story is behind your village?" Hinata asked. "We've heard it from our academy Sensei, but maybe you can tell us more."

No problem." Sumaru declared. "We're a relatively small village of proud people. While we may not have the largest force around, we make up for it with the shooting star said to have fallen 200 years ago where the village would be built."

"What a ridiculous story." Naruto laughed. "There's no way a star could fall and hit the earth."

"I've seen the star for myself, and it doesn't compare to anything you'll see anywhere else. The fact is that the Shinobi of my village have Chakra different from most other Shinobi. It is why we have been targeted before.

"A mysterious power?" Hinata questioned internally. "Is it possible you may want it cousin Neji?"

"So, this star had been targeted before?" Sasuke questioned.

"More times than you can count." Sumaru stated. "Currently, we are in the process of moving villages and hope to have it in a more secure location if everything pans out."

Sasuke glanced at Hoshi Shinobi giving him a look, and that was not lost on Sumaru. Before anything more could be said, Yukie had woken up evident by her bursting forth from a door.

"You have got to be kidding me!" Yukie shouted.

A Day Later…

After Yukie woke up, they got her into her costume and filmed a scene from their movie. She was amazing until she couldn't cry without eye drops. The next day, the boat ended up having to anchor as there was a huge iceberg in their way.

Instead of seeing it as a problem, the director declared that this would be the perfect place for the next scene. Everything was set up and progressing smoothly until a huge explosion rang out from behind the crew. Sasuke and Sumaru immediately jumped in front of Yukie.

"Hey, what do you think your doing." A crew member asked.

"Just get back!" Sasuke yelled.

Nadare, Mizore, and Fubuki had been the ones to set off the explosion revealing themselves.

"Welcome friends to the Land of Snow." Nadare declared.

Sumaru grit his teeth angrily. "Nadare Roga."

"Greetings Princess Koyuki." Fubuki stated. "I do hope you are still carrying the Hex Crystal."

Sumaru's eyes went wide. "They know."

"If it isn't Sasuke Uchiha." Mizore jumped down to confront them. "I didn't expect to see one of the last two Uchiha and some potential 'Kage' to boot."

Sasuke could care less about what they were talking about because that wasn't his concern now. "Everyone, back to the ship! Naruto and Hinata help us hold these three here!"

"Fubuki and Mizore, I leave the princess to you." Nadare jumped down. "Sumaru and I have unfinished business."

"Very well then." Fubuki declared.

Sumaru jumped up to meet Nadare. "It's been a long time Sumaru. I do hope you're not planning to run like last time."

"Does this answer your question?" Sumaru held a hand sign. "Kujaku!"

Purple chakra flared out behind the Hoshi Shinobi. The two then began to clash in a furious, heated Taijutsu bout as they climbed up the iceberg. Naruto and Hinata came to stand in front of Yukie with Sasuke.

"I don't know what's in the script, but I've always wanted to be in a movie." Naruto smiled. "Don't worry princess because Naruto Uzumaki is here to save ya."

Naruto charged forward activating his Ultra Instinct as the big guy rode down at them aboard a snowboard. The Genin was effortlessly able to dodge the big guy while Hinata, with her Byakugan activated, threw kunai at him only for them shatter on impact.

Fubuki wove hand signs. "Snow Style: Swallow Snow Storm!"

Birds made of snow flew from Fubuki heading for Sasuke.

"The technique Yukigakure is known for. Snow Style. Unlike Haku's Ice Style, it doesn't require a bloodline limit." Sasuke avoided the birds with ease while weaving hand signs. "Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu!"

The fire completely melted the snowbirds and seemed to freak out Yukie.

"Snow Prison!" Fubuki declared before touching the ground.

Pillars of snow shot out from the ground attempting to hit Sasuke who began moving back while weaving hand signs. "Fire Style:Dragon's Flame."

The fire raged at Fubuki who created a wall of snow that managed to block it. This caused Koyuki to worsen and collapsed to her knees.

The big guy was still charging at Naruto who continued to dodge and weave. "You're far to slow to hit me big guy." He started hammering in blows, as ineffective as they were, into the guy. "Come on, you're fight is with me."

Sumaru continued to fight Nadare as he wove a hand sign. "Kujaku: Dragon!"

The purple chakra behind him became a dragon which launched at Nadare. It hit the Yuki Shinobi and pushed him back.

"Keep the cameras rolling even if it kills you." The director declared as the crew rushed him towards the ship. "Show them the resolve of the cinematographer."

"Look, you gained some unique power and think your strong Sumaru." Nadare came to stand across from him. "You have nothing on this new and improved Chakra armor. It increases the chakra within our bodies strengthening our Jutsus and protecting us."

"So, you're saying things like Genjutsu and Ninjutsu are ineffective?" Sumaru clenched his fist. "I don't buy it."

"Just observe." Nadare wove new hands signs. "Snow Style: Tearing Dragon Fierce Tiger!"

"Kujaku: Wings!" A fierce tiger made of snow launched at Sumaru as his purple chakra formed wings allowing him to fly into the air avoiding the Jutsu. "Wind Style: Great Breakthrough!"

Sumaru breathed wind down on Nadare with such intensity that it sent him skidding back. The big guy held out his gauntlet intending to fire off some rope to catch Koyuki.

Hinata got in the way and began spinning while exuding Chakra. "Palm Rotation."

The dome she created easily tore apart the rope.

Mizore charged her. "Out of the way little Hyuga."

Naruto had created a shadow clone and had it hurl him at the big guy with all its strength. This allowed the Uzumaki to kick Mizore hard knocking him into the ground.

Sasuke held out his hand which was coated in lighting. "Light Beast: Tracking Fang!"

A wolf made of lighting charged at Fubuki forcing her to put up a wall of snow. The wolf simply moved around it. This prompted the girl to eject her mechanical wings before ascending into the air. Once the big guy had recovered, Naruto had locked him in place.

"Yukie, you must get to the ship now!" Hinata pleaded.

Sandayu had rushed over to try and help. "Princess, we must go!"

Yukie was caught in memories of her home burning and father dead before her eyes. "No. I don't care if I die here! I won't… I won't go back to the Land of Snow!"

"We don't have time for this!" Naruto continued pushing as his hair became fully red and whisker marks more pronounced. "Get her to the ship Hinata!"

The Genin gave a mighty yell as he began pushing Mizore back. "Just what is this Chakra."

"I'm sorry Ms. Fujikaze." Hinata moved behind Yukie before chopping her in the back of the neck knocking her out. "Pick her up Sandayu and let's move!"

Sandayu put the princess on his back. "Right."

Sumaru took note of the Leaf Shinobi helping Koyuki to the ship.

"Don't be distracted now Sumaru." Nadare wove hand signs. "Snow Style:White Whale Jutsu!"

"Do you honestly think I have not practiced my home's native Jutsus." Sumaru wove his own hand signs. "Snow Style:White Whale Jutsu!" Two whales shot up from the snow and they were huge. "Everyone, back to the ship now!"

"You really think using the same Jutsu will accomplish anything!?" Nadare yelled.

"It'll definitely accomplish something!" Sumaru yelled before flying back to the ship.

Nadare looked up in shock as Sumaru's whale knocked into his sending both careening into the iceberg destroying it. Sumaru just managed to land on the boat as the resulting destruction created a massive wave pushing the boat away.

"And cut!" the director declared.

The boat was sailing away as Nadare, Mizore, and Fubuki watched from what remained of their iceberg.


Haro654: As I wrote this Redux, I began to enjoy the relationship I developed between Daichi and this Sakura. I began to see ways to help it develop all throughout this part and beyond. I have things planned for those two and this story, so keep reading if you haven't already given up. As I said, I don't often abandon stories.

bla (1): It all depends on how you look at it. If you continued reading, you may see why this village wouldn't be the safest place for Daichi as a baby.

Guest: Here's the next chapter. I don't often stop stories like this completely.

Flame Wolfe: Well, it wasn't soon, but here's the next update.