𝐍𝐚𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐨 𝐔𝐳𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢 𝐗 𝐅𝐞𝐦!𝐔𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐡𝐚!𝐎𝐜 ── ❝ 𝐈 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐄𝐘𝐄𝐒 ❞
── Misaki could never have anticipated what awaited her in the years to come-her tumultuous feelings, her fractured famil...
"Sorry, Sai," Yamato said, looking down at Sai, whom we had trussed up. "But I'm going to have to leave you here with my doppelganger standing watch."
Sai's expression was unreadable, but I could sense his curiosity. "Now, then, let's get down to our actual business," I said, my voice full of resolve. "Let's go get Misaki and rescue Sasuke."
"And what if Sasuke doesn't want to be rescued?" Sai asked, his tone level, but piercing. "I actually got to meet him. But Orochimaru is always at his side. Cross him and he'll tear you to pieces and use your body for his experiments. Besides, even though Sakura told me you think of Sasuke as a brother, he said you mean nothing to him.".
So why are you still holding on so much? Why fight the likes of Orochimaru and endanger your own life for someone who doesn't want to be saved? Why? It's not like anyone is ordering you to. And Misaki, suppose she doesn't want to come back either?
"When I first met Sasuke, I totally hated him," I admitted, feeling a wave of nostalgia. "But at the same time, I also really enjoyed being around him because he accepted me more than anybody else." I'm doing this because Sasuke is my friend, and that's a bond that can never be broken, I said with a small smile on my face.
My heart swelled at the thought of Misaki. "And Misaki probably understands me better than Sasuke. The bond that we share is more than just friendship. She won't leave; she'll come back to me, back to us. Because I love her."
"But still, to go up against Orochimaru?" Sai questioned, doubt lacing his words.
"If he rips off my arms and legs, I'll kick him dead. If he rips off my legs, I'll bite him dead. If he rips off my neck, I'll glare him dead, and if he pokes my eyes out, I'll curse him dead," I answered, full of unbeatable resolution in my voice. "I'll let Orochimaru try and cut me to pieces, and with all that, I will still find a way to bring Sasuke back and love Misaki to the fullest."
Yamato nodded with a reverent look in his eyes. "Alright, Naruto. Let's do this."
We moved fast and silent through the base, clear about what our mission was. It was dark in the corridors, an intricate maze of design to confuse and threaten. But at each step, my determination became firmer. I thought of Sasuke, and the bond we shared despite the distances and time. And of course, Misaki, who had been a continuous source of strength and understanding for me.
Finally, we entered a darkened room where I could hear some very faint voices. My heart pounded in my chest as we approached. There in the middle of the room was Misaki, looking exhausted but alive. The feeling that swept over me at having seen her was one of relief.
