Uchiha rotation!: Izuna.

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lxxvi — mutuality

"You're so different compared to Madara-san, Izuna-kun," said Kagome, unable to hide the smile in her eyes even as her hand covered her upturned lips. "Very."

Izuna cocked a brow at her. "Pardon me, Kagome-hime, but I am my own individual. That would be like me comparing your person to Kikyou-sama."

Kagome's eyes widened, and her hand fell to her lap. Her expression turned to that of apologetic shame.

"Ah…" She paused to avert her gaze. "You're right, I'm sorry. That was wrong of me to say."

Izuna smiled kindly at the princess and placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder. "All is well, Kagome-hime. Ever since my birth I have constantly been in my nii-san's shadow. I try my hardest to escape that. That's all."

Kagome's lips quirked knowingly. "I know that feeling."


Experience: that most brutal of teachers. But you learn, my God do you learn.

—C. S. Lewis


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