Chapter Four
"Question One, why THE HELL DID YOU BETRAY KONOHA IN THE FIRST PLACE, YOU IMBECILE!" Tsunade screams at Sasuke's face, spitting spit everywhere and slamming a fist on her desk as an impact.
"Granny~!" Naruto pouts cutely, "He didn't mean to do it, right? Sasuke?" he asks pointedly, giving the Uchiha the don't-you-lie-to-me face. Sasuke scowls. He could care less what the Hidden Leaf thinks of him at this point. It's not like he has the high reputation of a popular prestigious prodigy anymore, anyway. He sighs. This was all getting out of hand. If they were going to kill him, they should've done it already.
"I never meant to harm your village in any way. I just wanted pay back for what Itachi did for all you people. You live your lives without a care in the world! Fine! But, do you realize he risked an entire clan and that still matters to no one? Can't you see?" he stresses, crossing his arms and staring death at the still young woman in front of him.
"By going on a killing spree? And we all wonder why you're a mass murderer in the first place. Our morals are different, but is that justice to you? To kill innocents, whether young or old, over one man?" Tsunade accused, her amber eyes glaring at Sasuke intently. "You should be grateful Naruto even saved your sorry ass! You were part of the Akatsuki! You almost killed Naruto in the process. And the other jinchurikis. Had you succeeded, you would've killed the hokages, as well. You're guilty. And that's exactly why you're being punished.
"I could've called the other councils to expel you immediatedly. You'd have died on the spot. But," she turns to look at Naruto, "but, there someone who still cares about you. Even now. So, I won't kill you for what you did. I should, but I won't," she takes a swig of sake, "the truth is, he still believes there's good in you. That's why you'll be under his supervision for a course of a few years until you seem sane enough. You can still take missions and train if you want, but only if Naruto is by your side. You'll also have to replace your arm as well."
Sasuke groans. He'd rather live without a mechanic arm. Being armless would be the last reminder of Naruto, and it seemed symbolic in a way. "Do what you want with me." he shrugs off the sheets of his bed. "Imprison me forever. Cut off my limbs. Tear out my soul. Anything."
Tsunade nods, "That's...excessive. Even as hokage, I cannot do something so cruel. But, I will take you to your cell. Where you will stay for a couple months. I believe, that that is all. Any more questions?" she hisses, mostly at Sasuke rather than Naruto. They both shake their heads. "Good. C'mon, Uchiha. I don't have all day."
And so he left, again.