Chapter 36 – Sasuke's Chapter (Part 4)

"Uchiha, you see that guy over there?" Coach pulled me aside before the game and pointed to a man with long hair and what looked like a toothpick in his mouth.

"Yeah."

"That's Genma Shiranui. He's a scout for Tokubetsu University. If you impress him you'll definitely go places," Coach patted my back. This was the time I was waiting for. This was my chance to show what I was made of and get scouted. This would decide my future. This was the time I would take a step closer to fulfilling my dream.

"Go out there and show that scout the infamous Sasuke Uchiha!" Coach pushed me out toward the field.

I got in position as short stop and prepared myself for the game. I briefly looked to the crowd. Shiranui was looking at me. I saw Kakashi-sensei and Itachi had come. Naruto was there with Hianta. The usual fangirls were screaming and such. Sakura stood apart from the fangirls but had her obnoxious "Go Sasuke-kun!" sign with her. How annoying.

I played extremely well. I caught whatever came my way and made many double and triple plays. When I batted I kept getting doubles and even a second homerun against my old foe Gaara. We crushed the Suna Scorpions. After winning the game, I saw Shiranui talking to Coach before they both walked up to me.

"This is Sasuke Uchiha," Coach pulled me up to the scout.

"I'm Genma Shiranui from Tokubetsu University. You played very well today."

"Thank you."

"Have you thought about playing college baseball?" He asked the4n proceeded to tell me that Tokubetsu was interested in giving me a full ride baseball scholarship should I attend their school. I was not to give me a definite answer yet since I had to talk to my parents and such. It was all coming together.

That night I left Kakashi-sensei's and returned to my home. I stood outside the door with all my items in my duffle-bag. I rang the doorbell. My father answered. He looked at me with his usual stern look. I knew the only way I could return home would to be to humble myself before him and ask for forgiveness. Kakashi-sensei had told me what to say.

"Why are you here?" He asked. I bowed before him.

"I am sorry. I was disrespectful and immature. I understand why you want me to have a practical job in mind since being a baseball player is not a guaranteed career. You had my best interest in mind. I would like to inform you that I had been offered a full ride baseball scholarship to Tokubetsu University. I hope that proves to you that I may be able to fulfill my desires. I will major in business so that if baseball does not work out I can have a career. Please forgive me and accept me back into your home and back as your son."

Before I knew it, my father had lifted me up and surprised me by taking me into a hug. He held me tightly.

"You've always been and always will be my son no matter what."

His words were so surprising but welcomed. He pulled me into the house.

"Tadaima," I said. I heard two mismatched footsteps on the stairs. My mom and Sakura appeared. Mom was in tears like Sakura. Mom ran and hugged me as did Sakura.

"Okaeri," They practically sang. I did not understand why Sakura was so emotional. She acted like she hadn't seen me in months when in actuality she had seen me every day. She was so happy. She looked even happier than my mother. Her smile would haunt me all night. She was so annoying…