#[four months in] [sasuke 02]#

Sakura,

I apologise for not replying sooner. I have been having success with the Raikage and have been busy implementing plans. I have spoken with the Hokage about my progress and he feels that it is okay for me to move on to my next destination.

Truthfully, I am writing to you after the fact, and am now in much cooler territory. I can tell you that I am in the Land of Frost and will be leaving once I have sorted some business. I may stay for a week or two, depending on how things turn out. I am completing an errand for the Leaf, this time, and will return to my own agenda following my success.

I can imagine what Naruto said, and will refrain from replying back. My replacement is of no interest to me, but I am glad that you are glad. Kakashi is probably as much of an idiot as Naruto, though I can't tell you why. Our Hokage can be frustrating to deal with, is all I will say. You can ask him yourself if you are curious, but the code does not permit me.

I am well, and think of home often. The world out here is very friendly, Sakura, and it is harder to deal with than expected. The people of Konoha get on my nerves - but they do not expect me to be more than I am?

Some of these people think that I'm a saint, or God, for helping them. I'm just…not used to it.

I apologise for piling onto you. However, I believe that you understand my aversion to chattering people; they are just very grating.

There isn't much more to tell you, aside from the fact I lack winter wear. I don't see why it is a matter of interest, but it is on my mind. I don't see the point in attaining more clothing due to my short stay. I imagine that you are happy to know that I am using the chakra warming technique you showed me. It would seem that I owe you one.

I am writing the Dobe following this and would ask that you pass his letter on to him. It is not for your eyes, Sakura, and I ask you to respect that.

I will message again sooner this time.

It has been awhile since I heard your voice.

What have you been up to?

Keep well,

Yours,

Sasuke