Uzumaki Sasuke
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto, oooh what now?
Chapter 3: New Arrivals of Poisonous Strangers
Sasuke knew he was about to feel the cold metal of a kunai pierce through his skin, cause his vision to blur, and his life to end. He closed his eyes and felt Itachi's chakra flow from outside his body. He could feel how strongly the chakra was concentrated and Sasuke felt the cold drop of sweat fall down from his face. Sasuke had never understood how Itachi was able to master the true way of the shinobi and such a young age…
"Nii-san! Yamero!" shouted Naruto.
Naruto's eyes began to water, and he held tightly onto Itachi's body. He grasped Itachi as firmly as he could and refuse to let go. Itachi then turned around, and looked into Naruto's shaking hands and scared face… Then Itachi closed his eyes, and felt regret as he tried to stop his flow of chakra onto the blade of the kunai…but…Sasuke was so close to him…
"I..ta..chi…" Sasuke began to choke out…
Then everyone opened their eyes and looked before them. Sasuke had been a few centimeters away from Itachi's kunai, and there was a hand stopping them. Naruto looked happily, but Itachi looked with hatred at the person who stopped him. His self control was uncanny, but it seemed questionable now… Sasuke then breathed a sigh of relief…
"Itachi…Stop it…" said the voice.
"What are you here for?" he demanded.
The person sighed…He was wearing a white robe, with a red collar. He had a red hat with the fire symbol on it. He was the Sandaime. The Third Hokage of Konoha.
"I was just here to give you your ANBU mission myself. I was just thinking of coming to see your performance in it as well," said the Third.
"Sarutobi senpai, there is there no need for that. Besides don't you need to address the Entrance Ceremony at the Academy today?" asked Itachi shrewdly and …coldly.
"Well, there are many Entrance Ceremonies throughout the years. There is only one time I may see your performance that could end the war completely. There is only one time I can observe your ways of the ninja and make you an honorable ninja of Konoha," said the Third.
"But, Sarutobi senpai, this year is when my brother will be starting the Academy, I have told that to my father as well. If you are not going to attend the Ceremony, then I shall go and decide to end my mission before it starts," said Itachi.
Then the Sandaime looked at Itachi with gentle eyes and sighed. He smiled as he walked away and told them that he would be at the Ceremony. Then the gust of wind blew onto their faces, and Sasuke was left standing in front of his…brother.
"Get lost…" said Itachi.
"The Sandaime…you don't call him Hokage-sama?" asked Sasuke.
"No, he respects me more than I respect him. But I am a useful shinobi to Konoha, and the Hokage always want their village to be protected. Protected by ninjas that attack, and could only be stopped by ninjas even better," said Itachi.
"Sugoi, niisan!" shouted Naruto and hugged his brother.
Then the wind blew, and Sasuke's hair flew in his face. His eyes darkened and he held his chest tightly. He then looked up at the two Uchiha brothers with melancholy and resisted the will to cry. He had shed his tears relentlessly for two long, ever since he had been in Naruto's world. Sasuke then brought both of his hands at his chest and fell onto his knees.
"Itachi…just tell me. I need to know. You remember, and you are my only help…" pleaded Sasuke.
"Sasuke…Gomenasai. The wind will shift, it will blow, hopefully, it is in your direction," said Itachi.
Then Itachi and Sasuke had parted, leaving the Entrance Ceremony to be in a few hours. Sasuke had only stayed in that spot ever since what happened there in the morning. The sun began to rise high in the sky, and Sasuke looked up at the clouds…
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"…and I actually got Naruto-kun to say something to me!" shouted a girl.
"He is like the cutest boy ever!" shouted another.
"Well…Sasuke-kun is cute too…" said a shy voice.
"Oh, Hinata. If you have something to say, say it loudly!" shouted a familiar blonde girl.
Hinata looked very uncomfortable and blushed furiously. Her white moonlit eyes were as noticeable as ever. Sasuke noticed these eyes and say that she was not only the shy girl that she appeared to be. There was something hidden deep within her past and Sasuke was determined to find out. Although, he had barely knew her…
"Hinata…You have got a crush!" squealed a pink haired girl.
"Sakura! Aren't you in love with Naruto-kun?" teased Ino. "You'd better get him before someone else does! Is everyone who likes Naruto-kun your rival now?"
"Ino, you know the answer to that."
Sasuke looked towards the sky hoping the dreading moments would end and he could return to his other life. It gave him a enormous headache…just listening to girls and why they are interested in men. The young ninja clutched his head in pain and agony staring away from the annoying girls. Although… he had a strong liking for one of them…Haruno Sakura… Sasuke himself could not understand his true feelings, but something told him that…
"Sasuke-kun…" said a small voice.
"What?" he replied coldly.
"Ano…the ceremony is about to start…I was wondering if you would like to walk with me there…" said Hinata happily.
"Sorry, but I heard what you were talking about over there. I know you like another guy, I think you'll make him mad if you walk with me…" was this Sasuke? He had never spoken so politely to any girl about these matters.
"Ano…I don't think he'll mind…" said Hinata slowly.
"HINATA!" shouted Sakura. "Are you coming?"
The dark haired boy had just stared at the ground expecting Hinata to leave with her new friends. Although time after time, Sakura had called Hinata's name and the young girl had still refused to move without Sasuke. For the first time, Sasuke felt as if he was needed by someone in the world. Even though they would never be together… Hinata was a kinda person and Sasuke felt as if he should thank her for breaking his solitude…at least for the moment.
"Hinata, maybe you should go with Sakura," suggested Sasuke.
"Do you…not want me to walk with you?" asked Hinata…quivering a bit…
"I'm a loser remember? I know that. It's written all over my face. Hinata, it seems as if you are the only person nice to me in this world…" breathed Sasuke.
"this world?" inquired Hinata.
"I do not believe this is the real world. I remember a different life, where …my name is Uchiha Sasuke… not Uzumaki Sasuke as where Naruto is Uzumaki Naruto and not Uchiha Naruto…"
"HINATA!"
"Coming!" she suddenly shouted. "Well… I don't think that is what the world is…Sasuke-kun. Are you the only one who thinks that way?" she asked sullenly.
"No, I think my 'brother' Uchiha Itachi is connected in it with me some how. I'm not quite sure, although he was leaving me some clues beforehand. Like he knew of his past life…but somehow wanted to forget… I don't know…" said Sasuke slowly.
"HINATA! It's about to start now!" shouted Ino and Sakura together;.
"You might want to leave before Sakura throws a tantrum," said Sasuke happily.
Then Sakura stalked back all the way over to the tree and where Hinata and Sasuke were sitting. Friendly anger was fueled in her eyes as she looked around at the two young shinobis. Sasuke just looked boredly at her back… He actually scowled at her! Sakura was so taken aback that she fell down in place, and Hinata began to have fits of giggles and laughter.
"Don't do that Sasuke…kun!" shouted Sakura.
"Oh, but I love you!" shouted Sasuke in a mocking voice. "I can't live without you!"
The urges Sasuke had been feeling…he ignored them. Sasuke wanted to continue his other life… along with personalities. For some reason…he always wanted Sakura's attention, but now he didn't care at all. Nothing mattered to him in this life. Sasuke didn't care anymore…
"You are so rude Sasuke," said Sakura finally.
"That's nice …big forehead," Sasuke said… It took him a lot of courage to muster to say those words…
"Shannaro!" screamed the inner Sakura. "I'll kick your ass later!"
Sakura's face turned red and she was flushing from anger and excitement. She then raised her arm intending to pound Sasuke in the face. But as she did it, Sasuke moved an inch away from her arm causing her to miss terribly. Sakura then blushed furiously again determined to kick Sasuke's butt. Although, Sasuke wouldn't let her catch him that easily. After all… Naruto had helped defeat Zabuza and Haku… he defeated Neji somehow…the ultimate form of Gaara…learned terrifying jutsu…Rasengan. Sasuke felt hurt for he had only improved so much with Kakashi. He felt inferior and saddened…but he was in Naruto's world now. Would he inherit his abilities?
No…I don't want his abilities. Even if mine are weaker…which they aren't…I would still want mine. Naruto's power has a certain limit. Uchiha Sasuke needs to find his. Not Uzumkai Sasuke. Only he is weak during battles… but he can win…or can he?
Sakura kicked at Sasuke's face, but Sasuke quickly ducked and swung his foot out on her. The young kunoichi tripped and fell onto her butt. She was so humiliated…and even Ino felt sorry for her. All the other young boys had allowed Sakura to hurt them… Sakura had never noticed that Sasuke wouldn't allow her and of course, she would not dare try to hurt Naruto. The two best friends looked in amazement at Sasuke and his abilities.
It seems as though I can tap into his power in an earlier stage. At first I couldn't do the Katon! Goukakyuu no Jutsu. But now I feel that…yes! It must be! Because of my true family…I have Uchiha blood running through me. I am a ninja genius and can use some abilities later because of the family I am in now. My body is getting used to being a shinobi now…
"Sasuke-kun?" asked Hinata a bit terrified.
"Did you expect me to lie down and let you treat me like a dog?" asked Sasuke.
"Uhm, well-I-I-I…" stuttered Sakura.
"Sakura. Take some advice from me… Don't go on about guys like that. You don't have a clue about who they are. You just fall in love with a cute face, you don't even bother to see what is inside of them. Girls like you…I loathe…" Sasuke spat venomously.
Then Sakura began to feel light hearted…for some reason, she was beginning to fall for Sasuke. Sakura didn't know why…for she had hated him the second before! Her face grew red and Ino had to help her to stop falling down and collapsing. Sakura felt as if she was soaring in the clouds without a care in the world. Naruto? Or Sasuke? Sakura couldn't manage to figure out who she liked best. As she saw Sasuke's face clearly, she noticed…he's the most handsome boy she had ever seen! Well, he was similar to Naruto…
"Sasuke-kun…Why are you so different today? The personality you just put on…I love it! I think I'm in love with you…" said Sakura dreamily.
"Sakura! Snap outta it! I thought you only loved Naruto!" exclaimed Ino.
"I really…don't know now!" squealed Sakura.
"Oh brother…" sighed Sasuke.
Although, Hinata looked appalled… She had been after Sasuke ever since he was young… Sasuke probably never remembered, although they had loads of fun together as children. Now! Sakura had been loving Naruto for a long time, and suddenly loved Sasuke! Hinata blushed furiously at the thought, and felt like kicking herself.
"Well…Sasuke-kun. It is time for the ceremony…" interjected Hinata. "So would you?"
"Sure…" said Sasuke warmly.
As Sasuke and Hinata began to leave, Sakura quickly followed behind and stared at the two people. She knew that Hinata was interfering with her love life… Wait! Sakura wasn't sure that she was into Sasuke as she was into Naruto. Sakura just never understood anymore… A tear fell from her eye and she wiped it away. Revealing jade eyes and a beautiful face.
"Are we going to go?" asked Ino.
"Of course!" shouted Sakura. "Ino-chan! Let's go!"
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"Welcome all young children who have the one desire of becoming a great ninja. This academy teaches the students how to handle under pressure, unique techniques, ninja techniques, thinking comprehensively, and being able to cope with other people. There is a new teacher, Iruka sensei who is a great chuunin at this point and has happily agreed to teach the students," addressed the Sandaime.
"After the student has graduated, they will meet with others that have graduated that same year. Then they will meet up with the Jounin teacher and become a Genin. Now parents, please stand behind your child…" said the Third Hokage firmly.
Every parent walked behind their child and Sasuke felt the loneliness creeping up onto him again. He hung his head down and stared at the dirt below his feet. Tears were silently falling onto the ground… watering it. But then Sasuke wiped his eyes and remembered the promise he had to never cry. He looked to the left… everyone was with a parent… He looked to the right… everyone was with a parent. He looked behind him…and saw no one.
"Now, parents. Please congratulate your child on entering the Academy!" exclaimed the Third.
Everyone shook hands and words were exchanged. Sasuke cold feel them running through his veins and he saw only darkness. He held his head up high and looked at the clouds. But Sasuke still felt a giant hole in his heart. There…he saw his mother putting her hand on his shoulder as she smiled. Sasuke looked back…and saw no one.
"Hokage-sama. Why did you say what you did?" asked Iruka.
"Hm? Iruka? What do you mean?" asked the Third.
"Look at Uzumaki Sasuke. I saw a tear come out of his eye before you told the parents to congratulate the students. Sasuke is torn now. He felt even worse. Hinata's father isn't within the crowd either," said Iruka.
"Oh I see…" said the Sandaime.
"Hokage-sama. Sasuke is alike with me. Let me teach him even though he hasn't paid," said Iruka.
"Hmm? He didn't pay? Then why did send him a letter to come to the ceremony?" asked the Hokage.
"Please Hokage-sama. The demon killed my parents, but teaching him will give my life new meaning," said Iruka firmly.
"All right…He is a weapon for Konoha anyway…"
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Sasuke looked around and found a few of his former friends…Kiba, Shikamaru, and Chouji. Actually, they never shared much in common in Uchiha Sasuke's life. But in Uzumaki Sasuke's life… They were the most important part. Kiba ran up with his puppy and Shikamaru was staring at the clouds as Chouji found himself a bag of chips. Sasuke ran up to them and they patted him on the back as well. Sasuke felt as if he knew these people… he was needed in the world!
"Want to play a ninja game?" asked Chouji.
"Sure!" shouted Kiba and Akamaru woofed softly.
"Sorry, but I don't know how to play…" said Sasuke truthfully.
"It's simple! You're part of the cool people Sasuke! We'll teach you!" shouted Chouji.
Sasuke smiled and then brushed his hair over the side of his face. He didn't want anyone to noticed the three small scars on each side of his face… Actually…Sasuke didn't want anyone to know. He just wanted to fit it…for once.
"Hey you!" shouted a voice.
Sasuke turned and saw three black figures advancing up towards him. He assumed that they were the ones that had knocked on his door in the beginning of his new life. A drop of fear fell down from Sasuke's face and his eyes were filled with intense panic. Kiba, Shikamaru, and Chouji turned and saw that Sasuke was running.
"Come back!" they shouted.
The young blue haired boy ran as fast as he could. He could feel himself picking up speed and then tripping… He fell and his eyes closed. The eternal darkness…
"Wake up! We're not finished with you!"
Author's note: Heeeeey, did you like this chapter? I was so sad. The second chapter got way less reviews that my first. That meant I was doing something wrong. sniff anyway, I hope you enjoyed this one! Please review! Comments and all are welcomed! Next chappie: Sasuke runs into trouble and someone saves him…but Sasuke didn't expect that…from someone. Hehe
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