𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐄 | sasuke uchiha

18

"... I wasn't expecting this many people."

As [Name] approached the training grounds where she was scheduled to spar with Madara, she was taken aback at the sheer multitude of people who had turned up to watch. Alongside the expected council members, she was both surprised and annoyed to see that general members of the clan had arrived as well, varying from mothers with their young children, to elders being supported by their own.

"I wasn't aware that this was a public event," murmured Sasuke under his breath, glaring at all the uninvited spectators.

"Well, I guess if the clan's funds went towards purchasing this marriage, I'm sure everyone is curious to see their money's worth," replied [Name]  bitterly, steeling herself to keep her eyes focused ahead. Dressed in a black yukata with his usual red armour on top, Madara stood with his father and brother, both of whom regarded the new couple with a curt nod.

"[Name]-chan, I look forward to your performance," said Madara as Sasuke and [Name] approached the trio, bowing slightly.

"I can't imagine it'll be a very long one," sighed [Name], nervously caressing the handle of her katana. Madara chuckled and crossed his arms, shaking his head at the anxious Kouhage.

"Don't be like that!" he exclaimed loudly, gaining the attention of other clan members around them. "I am sure you'll show us a sight we've never seen before."

"I can only hope so too, Madara-sama."

"Are you ready, [Name]?" asked Tajima, interrupting the pair's friendly pre-spar banter.

"Yes, Tajima-sama."

"Very well. Madara, [Name]- take your positions."

"You'll be fine," said Sasuke reassuringly, patting [Name] on the arm as she made to leave. "You can do this."

Answering him only with a nod, [Name] followed Madara into the middle of the training ground, far removed from the spectators to prevent any unnecessary injuries. As she walked after the Uchiha, she kicked up dust, causing her to pause momentarily and sneeze.

"Looks like I can use the dust to my advantage," smirked Madara as he turned to face [Name]. An eerie silence had befallen the area, and, on full alert, [Name] reached to withdraw her katana. At the same time she did, she watched as Madara activated his Sharingan, leering at her with a broad grin.

"Let's begin, [Name]."

In a flash, Madara had vanished from where he had been standing, only to reappear once more before [Name]. Still in the midst of drawing her blade, [Name] was in complete shock as Madara rather childishly shoved her aside, before disappearing once more and causing the Kouhage to frantically look around for him.

"What's the matter?"

Only just able to sense his appearance, [Name] leapt up from the ground as Madara broke through the earth, reaching out to snag at her ankle. However, she was agile enough to dodge his attack, but once more, she was frustrated to see that the Uchiha had vanished once more.

"Madara!" barked the [h/c] female angrily, not enjoying her higher up's idea of hide and seek. "Come out and fight!"

"As you wish!"

Madara's voice was a coo as he flickered before [Name] once more, this time snickering in her face and dislodging her saya from her waist. Aggravated by Madara's playfulness, [Name] let out a loud cry of frustration as her katana's sheath fell to the ground.

"COME OUT AND FIGHT, YOU BASTARD!"

"Come and catch me!"

Madara reappeared once more in front of the Kouhage, this time staying long enough for her to actually set her sights on him in an attempt to watch out for his next movement.