Which Sasuke I pick is so important. He is a good character. He isn't the same person for even just 20 episodes, really. He is ever changing. This will be part 1 Sasuke, but do I want peak happiness Sasuke? Most rage? Most sadness? Most conviction? Because all of those are different ppl.

Putting this in two places. In the anime, Saito's runes are just a power buff, and represent his place in the world. For anime onlys, I want to inform you that this is not true in the light novel. There is real mind control bullshit taking place with the runes, Saito is, on some level, mind raped.

If you don't know this, you might be completely flabbergasted by my handling of the rune on Sasuke.

I wont be spelling it out here, ( in an author's note), the exact way this effects Sasuke, because if I fail to convey it in the story, that's my fault. But I will give that meta info, that the rune IS a pseudo mind controlling slave seal in canon.

It's the same thing. Over and over again. No peace, no mercy, no hope. I try, I study, I beg. And all I'm worth is ash and mockery. An academic with no magical talent.

"You'll do great, Louise." Zerbst mocked.

Only natural that she couldn't even leave me alone for this. She was always so smug. So insulting. Her light red hair, perfect. Her height, her overgrown chest, her talent, her damn charm. I hate her.

"You may begin, Louise." Professor Colbert spoke softly.

Always nice. To everyone. Even the idiots know he cares about us more than any of the teachers here. I love him, I really do. If only that mattered. He'd help send me home if I failed today. I have no friends, no allies. Alone.

"My familiar from the far reaches of existence. My powerful, divine, smart, and loyal servant. Heed my summons, by the power of the pentagon, help me!"

I put my all into this, so please.

Another clash. This won't have the same result, Naruto. Whatever your power, I will exceed it.

Chidori vs rasengan, prodigy vs dead last, monster vs demon, the one who lost everyone vs the one who never had anyone.

Another explosion. Another failure. It's over for me, isn't it?

"What more could we expect from little Louise?"

"What a disgrace to the Vallière name."

"Once a zero, always a zero."

"And she talked such big game, what a shame

Hopeless

As our attacks meet, I feel the pressure on my arm. But there is something else, something I don't understand. Is this the result of our power? I feel like I'm getting crushed!

Dust and solid ground. I'm no where near the valley, that's for sure. This curse is getting taxing, but I don't know what just happened. I see a group. Building, fancy. An adult, they all seem to be wearing similar wear.

A short girl with pink hair is staring at me, fear in her eyes. She's right to be afraid.

"Where am I! And who are you! Is this one of Orochimaru's games?" My shout causes more fear, responses, but I can't understand what they're saying.

"What the hell is that!" Montmorency screeched.

"Back away from it Louise! Prepare to defend yourselves everyone!" Professor Colbert yelled, heeding his own advice and looking prepared to cast a spell.

Despite the explosion, it worked, despite the hideous appearance of my familiar, it was here, despite the obvious danger, I needed it.

"My familiar, by the power of the founder and the pentagon, I Louise de la Vallière, heed you to obey me and kneel!"

It didn't seem pleased. It walked forward, a frown on it's face, making strange sounds, almost like it was trying to talk.

"Louise, it isn't worth it! Let Colbert help you subdue it!" Zerbst shouted.

Mocking me again. I can do this myself! This is proof I'm a real mage! A true Noble!

The eldest one seems ready for battle. And worried, likely for these kids. I can use that. Grabbing the pink haired idiot is easy, I make sure her body is between me and the man. I doubt they can understand me either, but...

"I will hurt her, drop the staff, all of you!" I gesture to everyone present.

I point to the sun, and slowly gesture it's decent. Then point to the girl. Trying to convey they'll get her back. I run with her in my arms, her struggles less than useful. Taking a hostage pretty much guarantees they'll chase me. But hopefully they're smart enough to not follow immediately. I'll leave her somewhere and figure out what is happening.

This can't be happening. This thing isn't even bothered by my attempts at escape. Why me? Tears pour down my face. Stupid Louise, can't perform spells, can't summon a proper familiar, and now I can't even follow the rule of steel. Why am I even alive?

It looks at me, a horrible grin on it's face. It speaks, yes, speaks. It must be smart. If only I could understand it. Or it understand me. If I complete the ritual, will it be obedient? But how? I doubt it'll just let me kiss it. Do I even want to?

I have to turn this off. I really have to. She's weak and hasn't had any success escaping. But I don't know what she could do. Damn it, I have to risk it.

I think it, is a he. He jumps again, into a tree, and is just still, his grip still too tight. His monstrous wings start to retract? His skin becomes normal, his eyes as well. His grip hasn't weakened. He looks at me, clearly feeling my struggle, and offers a handsome smirk, right before we both fall from the tree as he has some type of painful reaction.

"Help me!" I scream.

I don't know for sure what happened, but he does help me. I think he took the brunt of the fall on purpose, I hear his painful groan, and realize this is my chance.

I fucking knew it was a risk. I open my eyes, and the pink haired hostage is...about to kiss...?

I push her away. Not in the right state to even bother trying to understand her. What did she do? Poison? A seal? I'll kill her! What is this...

This hurts more than Orochimaru's seal! What did I do? I shouldn't of kidnapped this bitch! I can't stand this damn pain.

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Does this feel like Sasuke during the valley?

I chose conviction.

I think this Sasuke has a nice blend between peace, drive, joy, and anger.