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Chapter 2

The Undeniable Truth

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Sasuke's mind was racing as he processed what had just happened, he then looked down at the baby he was holding and felt like he knew him somehow but then the realization hit him, how the hell was he going to take care of a baby.

"How to hell am I supposed to take care of a baby?" Sasuke thought as he began to panic nervously. He couldn't just ditch the baby or let him die. All Sasuke knew was he needed to find shelter fast, to think about what he was gonna do next.

The sky turned gray and soon enough it started raining heavily. "Fuck" Sasuke breathed as he started looking for anywhere to take refuge.

Sasuke eventually found a cave and started a campfire as he put the baby down on the floor carefully. What Sasuke didn't notice was the baby was crying the whole time.

"Holy crap he's crying" Sasuke thought as he picked up the baby and began rocking him near his chest.

"Shush be quiet!" Sasuke said annoyed but this only made the baby cry more.

"Great" Sasuke sighed with sarcasm as he lowered his head, his hair locks went close to the baby's face.

The baby giggled as he grabbed one of Sasuke's locks and started to pull. "Ow, hey stop it."

The baby wouldn't stop and kept on playing with them "At least he's finally calmed down" Sasuke thought relieved. The Uchiha slowly drifted off into sleep after the baby finally fell asleep.

(Next Day)

When Sasuke woke up all he could think about is the dream he just had. In his dream he was back in past, when he was young and living with his family and everything was peaceful. It was not too often Sasuke had dreams of when he was younger, so he found it random but shrugged it off.

"Alright so now it's time to head back to the village and collect my reward and—" Sasuke thought but then he noticed what was in his arms. His memory of what happened yesterday shot at him like a bullet.

"Oh crap I have to head back to the village" Sasuke said as he ran out of the cave with the baby, who was still asleep, clenched in his hands.

Luckily for Sasuke Orochimaru's base was fairly close to the village and with his amazing speed he made it there within half an hour.

Once in the village Sasuke ran past everyone he saw, which got the attention of Naruto who was shocked to see Sasuke back so soon. He guessed where the raven was heading and decided to follow.

Sasuke regained his cool attitude when he reached the Hokage's office. Sasuke took a deep breath before he knocked, he knew Tsunade would be the one who could help him this situation.

*knock, knock, knock*

"Come in!" Tsunade yelled aggravated from her large amount of paperwork. She was shocked when she saw Sasuke walk in, although he was calm she could still see the look of distress on his face.

"Hokage-sama" Sasuke said bowing his head

"You're back pretty fast, an S-rank mission that could take up to a week you complete in less than two days? Was your mission successful?" the Senju asked

"Yes my mission was successful, Orochimaru is dead." The raven replied

"That's good to hear, we will send your mission reward in the mail."

"Great, but the mission didn't end without its own repercussions" Sasuke said as he scratched the back of his head.

"And exactly what kind of "repercussions?" Tsunade asked

Just then from the other side of the door Naruto fell into the room, unaware the door was unlocked and he was leaning too much on the door.

"What are you doing here dobe?" Sasuke asked confused

"I gotta know what happened on your mission teme!" Naruto demanded

"I've got important information to share with the Hokage, Naruto so—"

"You might as well just tell us what happened, since Naruto already spied on us." Tsunade looked furiously at the blond. Naruto laughed nervously as he scratched the back of his head.

Sasuke explained everything that happened from Orochimaru's base to the baby he held in his arms.

Now Sasuke and Naruto sat on a bench outside the Hokage's office waiting for Tsunade to return. She said she would bring the baby to the hospital, to make sure the baby was healthy and to see who the parents are. Sasuke also gave her the folder he had gotten from the lab.

(2 hours later)

Shizune called Naruto and Sasuke to the Hokage's office, Sasuke reluctantly went, he wasn't sure what trouble he got himself into.

"So did you find any information on the baby?" Sasuke asked nervously but his facial expression disagreed with his voice.

Tsunade massaged her temples in deep thought until she said "We learned who the parents are and you're not gonna like it."

Sasuke gulped but his gaze at the Hokage was unwavering "Alright tell me what's going on."

Tsunade passed him a folder that had a few papers within in, he opened it up and read it his eyes widened. He scanned the papers again but this time looked angry, enraged, he activated his Mangekyō Sharingan.

After a few minutes Sasuke calmly closed the folder and put it on the desk and he ran out of the building.

"Hey Sasuke, wh-?" the blond as cut off

"Leave him, he needs time alone after learning about tis" Tsunade said as she passed the folder to Naruto.

Naruto's blue eyes widen as he could not believe what he read.

(FOLDER)

CHILD IS SON OF MIKOTO AND FUGAKU UCHIHA

CHILD IS ITACHI UCHIHA DNA MATCHES 99.99%

Also within the folder was a letter addressed to Sasuke which Naruto didn't bother to read, he respected his rival's privacy.

Tsunade and Naruto walked over to the hospital to see the baby, Naruto was still in awe.

"Holy crap, to think that baby is Itachi Uchiha." Naruto said.

"I was shocked too when I received the results" the Hokage replied.

"Wait does this mean that baby has Itachi's memories?" the blond asked

"We can't be sure yet, because of Orochimaru." the Senju replied.

"What do you mean?"

"Well from the folder Sasuke picked up we found Orochimaru's notes. In the notes he said he had taken Itachi's DNA and made a clone. Whether or not he managed to pass on the memories as well….we can't be sure yet." The Hokage said.

"So what is Sasuke's problem?" Naruto asked as Tsunade pulled out the letter that was addressed to Sasuke. Naruto simply grabbed the letter and began reading.

(Letter to Sasuke Uchiha)

Sasuke, after considering all the information we have learned I have made a decision, this decision is for Itachi's sake. And I'm letting you decide his fate as he is your brother, either you can raise him or we can have others raise him who are willing to do so. The choice is yours, but please take this seriously and chose wisely.

(Tsunade's Signature)

"Man, now I understand why he stormed out. He respected his brother and now to think he would be raising him." The blond said to himself

"So now you know why his decision is very important." The Senju said as Naruto burst out running.

"I gotta talk to Sasuke!" Naruto yelled as he ran.

(With Sasuke)

The sky was gray and it was raining out, but Sasuke refused to go inside. He was outside soaked in the falling rain and the lightning roared.

He was in the forest as he tried to calm down, he was angry, confused, and worried. He punched a tree next to him with his head by his fist.

"I can't believe this Itachi was cloned who does Orochimaru think he is? So now my nii-san is back, possibly without his memories and I have to take care of him."

He let out his anger in another punch to a tree which he knocked down. He went on a mini rampage destroying the trees in the forest.

Sasuke soon found him himself leaning his head on a tree, he then noticed a sword pointed at his chest. To his shock it was his own hand holding his chokutō, he could end it all here if he wanted to, end all his pain and confusion. Sasuke was deep in thought until someone approached.

"What are you doing out here Sasuke?" Kakashi asked

"Sensei?" Sasuke asked

"You seem distressed what's bothering you?" the jonin asked. Sasuke explained everything that happened and Kakashi simply nodded in understanding.

"So what are you gonna do?" Kakashi asked

"I don't know?" Sasuke said as he looked at the ground even more depressed than before. Kakashi never really saw Sasuke get worked up, but he seemed more worried if anything.

"I just want to remind you of something, we don't know if it will be the same Itachi you knew. Just because he is a clone doesn't mean he will be the exactly same Itachi."

"I know but….I'm more worried about…." Sasuke trailed off.

"You don't have to tell me if you don't wa—"

"…..If I do take care of him, will I be his father or brother?"

"You make a good point Sasuke but guessing from you told me, it's all your choice."

A few moments passed of pure silence except for the heavy rain falling. Sasuke eventually stood up and said "Thank you sensei."

"No problem" Kakashi said to the Uchiha who walked away.

What was also written in the letter was how much time Sasuke had to make up his decisions, he had 72 hours to choose.

He went to the top of Mt. Hokage to think about the situation in peace and quiet.

(With Naruto)

"Where the hell is he?" Naruto thought following the path of destruction in the forest.

"He can't be seriously running away could he? I understand it must be difficult to accept this, but he can't just run away."

"Yo" Kakashi said which startled the blond.

"Ah Kakashi-sensei what are you doing here?"

"Nothing really, but I know you're looking for Sasuke."

"How did you know?"

"Oh well I just talked to him."

"Did he tell you where he was going?"

"No, but Naruto I think you should give him his space, he needs time to think. He has a lot things to think about."

"Yeah I guess so" Naruto sighed

And with that the two parted ways, two slow days passed and now Sasuke had made his decision.

Sasuke entered the meeting room and was greeted by Tsunade and surprisingly Naruto and Kakashi.

"What are you guys doing here?"

"Well depending on your choice, we have been assigned a certain job, to help you and Itachi" Kakashi explained while Sasuke simply sighed.

"Ok I guess."

"So Sasuke know that you had time to think what are you going to do?" Tsunade asked

Cliffhanger!

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