Spring light

Prologue

Hello, this story is already complete and published in its original version (Spanish) in my profile. I wanted to share it with more people in this English version.

I apologize for any grammatical errors, as it is not my native language, and I am not that skilled yet in this language.

Please do not hesitate to tell me about any grammatical error so I can fix it.

I hope you enjoy this story written with love.

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The morning breeze is becoming warmer and fresher. The winter white has turned to green as flower buds are eager to bloom and fill the forest paths with fragrance. It's a new season of smiles and new beginnings, leaving behind the darkness of winter. A young man with black hair leans against a tree, his cloak wrapped around him, holding his sword firmly. He opens his eyes calmly and slowly. It was a pleasant night and he still had images of his dream in his mind.

«I hope my arrival is not late», He thinks to himself, while looking up at the sky with a slight smile and nostalgic look.

«I'm still not clear on my emotions about her, but... it feels good to think that she might be waiting for me».

He gathers his things and prepares to travel the remaining distance to reach Konohagakure. Despite his calm demeanor, he feels a bit uneasy about arriving in the village, mainly because of a particular young girl. He's prepared to face negative remarks from the locals, having experienced it on his previous trip, and to be honest, it doesn't bother him. He acknowledges the backlash he faces for the crimes he has committed, but he also observes some people excited to see him and even labeling him as a hero - a term that makes him uneasy.

He found it fitting to describe his blonde friend as a hero, as everyone feels safer and more inclined to join him on his ninja journey. Uzumaki Naruto's tenacity proved to be his greatest virtue. In battle, he exerted himself beyond measure to safeguard others, even if it meant defying the villagers' wishes. His unique ability to defuse hostility and malice was unequaled, much like how he overcame his own inner demons. He succeeded in forging alliances among villages that had long been at odds with one another, leading to a disappearance of animosity and the emergence of peace in the shadowy shinobi realm. This second opportunity in her life was due to him, her best friend.

Also, that word was very well used with her, the apprentice of sannin Tsunade and top medical ninja, is known for her impeccable usage of her skills in combat. She is known for her impeccable usage of her skills in combat. Her strength and fighting ability is not to be underestimated despite her delicate appearance with beautiful jade eyes and pink hair. Haruno Sakura played an instrumental role in the fourth ninja war, providing hope and allowing the injured to survive. Everyone was totally grateful to her for having allowed their loved ones to live, and no one questioned those she couldn't help, because if it wasn't for her work, there would be very few who could have embraced their favorite people with affection again.

— Mom, I want to be a strong kunoichi like Sakura-sama, and be able to help everyone, she's my heroine. —said a very happy girl.

— For that you must work hard like her. —said the mother to the little girl—. For this we will be with your daddy supporting you. —she crouches down next to her and caresses her head—. The fact that the three of us can be together is thanks to her, who healed us during the battle.

— Mom... —the girl hugged her very excitedly—. In the future I'll be there to help you like her, don't worry. —she said smiling with a fist towards the sky and her gaze with full determination to her mother.

Sasuke observed the scene from afar. He spotted a young girl and reminisced about Sakura, the lively girl with long pink hair who always encouraged their team to work hard and cherish their time together.

«Sakura», he smiled slightly and continued her way. He had to buy some food for the rest of the day.

Sakura definitely generates that in people, smiles, hope that things could get better, and certainly the warmth of a home. She had always been willing to take care of him and Naruto on their missions when they were gennin, expecting nothing in return, despite how indifferent he treated her.

«She stopped smiling when I left on my path of revenge? » his expression became strained. She had stopped smiling, he had seen all the times she cried when he met her and treated her horribly, he had even tried to murder her more than once.

— Tsk...

She deserves the same generosity she gives to others, deserves to receive the same attentive care she has for every patient, every person who needs help. So why did he still feel some hope that she was waiting for him? His partner should be with someone worthy of her, not like him, a renegade ninja, vengeful, and far from being a hero. Suddenly he feels uncomfortable at a word... partner? What kind of partner was she? Just a teammate? He sighs in annoyance. Best not to think about this until he reached the hidden village of leaves. There he would try to understand what he hadn't been able to during this last while.

«Sasuke-kun».

As much as he wished to think of other things, he couldn't help but imagine her shy and sincere look, why was this allowing him to feel calm in his very confused mind? No, it was more than that, his body could remember the warmth emanating from her hand when she healed him post confrontation with the Uzumaki.

«Why do I keep thinking selfishly and expect him to be there to receive me? », he closes her eyes for a moment and lifts her face to the sky.

«Itachi... brother, it would be easier if I could talk to you», he looks straight ahead and continues his return.