Liquid Flowing Love

Karin only followed Team Taka because of Sasuke. She hated Suigetsu, his very chakra turned her off. Knowing all this it came as no surprise that they went their separate ways after the war. It wasn't like they had much choice after all.

Sasuke turned himself over to Konoha. Suigetsu turned himself over to Kiri not knowing what became of Juugo or Karin.

Standing trial in his homeland left him a prisoner. Once again he was locked up. The Mizukage herself readily admitted that the nation had many issues to atone for. He was an example to anyone who decided to become a missing nin.

The bright side of things came when he was finally released. He had to admit his sentence was extremely lenient but supposedly his efforts in the war did not go unnoticed. The council members also saw him as an asset to making the village stronger. They forgave him for his time with Orochimaru and applauded him for his skilled swordsmenship. Translation they need shinobi as strong as Naruto and Sasuke. The old world thinking still existed among some in the five nations.

Once free he was confused to see the red-headed Karin a few weeks later.

"Is the team back in action," he asked his amethyst eyes glaring at the menace in his apartment.

"Sasuke chose his village it wasn't as I thought at all," she replied expressionless.

"Thought you were just following along on your way somewhere else Karin." He grinned and leaned back on his couch.

Karin took her time answering looking around at the apartment. The place was neat and organized. Water seemed to be everywhere. A giant aquarium that sat up against a wall was full of various fish. On a table in a corner was a fishbowl with a goldfish. There were water filled decorations along the wall. Outside of the sliding glass door on a small patio were small water fountains and statues.

"Pretending that he cared has lost its appeal," she said leaning against his kitchen table.

Is she openly admitting to me she had feelings for Sasuke without denial.. This is a first. But still what the hell is she here for?

"So what are you doing here?"

"You have a goal. I g-guess…To get those stupid swords…I need a purpose OK."

"The Kusagakure leaders let you run wild but I on the other hand am strapped to the village." He stood up and grabbed her shoulders pushing her towards the exit.

After an argument he let her stay in his apartment as she said she had nowhere to go and he felt…he didn't know what he felt but he let her stay.