WARNING: Danger ahead. If you can't handle being immersed in a Sakura-centric plot with twists, violence, and Team 7 drama, turn back now! This will be a bumpy ride — NO ONE is leaving unscathed (and that includes me, the author).
Yes, there's some romance.
Don't forget to R&R so I know people are reading!
Ch: 1 Prologue
The air was damp and cold. Water droplets trickled faintly from the depths of the cave. This is where five shadows stilled like predators in the dark.
"Itachi…"
Crimson eyes shot open, illuminating the air around them.
"Your delay speaks loudly about your diligence in capturing the Jinchuriki. As the final piece, you will not fail this next time, especially if you value your life," a voice boomed. The heavy atmosphere became malignant, certainly capable of suffocating those faint of heart.
The crimson eyes closed in resignation to the leader's threat.
The others said nothing.
"What developments do you report of your new Kokoro Sabanto no Jutsu?"
"Ready at will," the shadow responded impassively. "It is optimized for our target. Princess Tsunade will believe her allegiance lies with Akatsuki. Konoha will fall."
"Go, then. Seize the nine-tails with Princess Tsunade under your jutsu. See to it that you succeed."
The last words were quiet and menacing.
"Agreed. Signing out now."
All five shadows disappeared.
In the distance, younger crimson eyes stared pensively.
Unlike the shadow, these eyes were filled with emotion. Hate, frustration, doubt, and ambition pooled in complex intensity. The owner held his hands together in front of his face, brooding silently.
Just as he thought they might finally succeed, they failed again.
Itachi got away.
And there was still that issue.
"Sasuke," a voice interrupted, sick with sweetness. "What are we going to do now?"
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"We're going to Konoha."
Because that was the safest place to raise an Uchiha child.
His child.
To be continued...