Never Too Late (Naruto Fanfiction)

Never Too Late

Same as Cursed Saint - this is just a little opening to get you excited for the story.

Everyone deserves a second chance.....

Kina kept her legs drawn in, resting her chin between her knees as tears trickled from her eyes. It had happened again. Only a few more days before she was chased out, she was sure. Of course, she deserved it. It was only out of selfishness she had stayed there. And now others had paid the price.

Hearing footsteps, she glanced up. "What are you doing here?"

The man before her crouched down on one knee, his green eyes meeting hers. "You're afraid of me now, aren't you?" he asked. "After all, I'm one of the villagers. You think I'm going to hurt you, don't you?" Even if he wasn't given any other answer than a look, he obviously knew it. "Don't worry, Kina. I'm here to help."

One must only have faith in the person.....

"You've heard about me, right? Aren't you afraid I'll kill you?" Sasuke sneered.

Kina smiled sadly. "Of course I have heard of you, but that doesn't mean I'll be afraid of you, Uchiha." With a yawn, she lay down on the couch. "You may not like me much, but I believe in you."

Dark obsidian eyes grew slightly wide as they traveled from the wall to the girl. She couldn't be telling the truth. After all, she had heard about him. If he had nearly killed Naruto, why wouldn't he kill her in her sleep when he had only met her that day? How could she already have faith in him?

Or they may lose them to the darkness.....

What was the point to keep staying in Konoha? Wherever he went, he could feel the suspicious gazes of the villagers. Sasuke still caught the occasional shinobi in the corner of his eyes, prepared to do something if he took one step out of line.

No matter what, it is never too late.....

A small smirk pulled on Sasuke's lips. Kina returned it with a full blown smile as she patted the ground between her and Naruto. The other gathered genin and new chunin glanced over, expecting the boy to instantly decline. In fact, it was obvious Kazuki was hoping for it. After all, it had been rare for the infamous Uchiha to partake in their activities. Now it was even less common.

Which was why everyone was shocked when Sasuke took a seat by Kina.