𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐄 | sasuke uchiha

74

It didn't take Sasuke long to find an opportunity to attempt to speak to Naruto; in fact, he didn't even have to go searching.

Because the opportunity walked right into his arms.

A lavish feast was thrown for the Senju, Uchiha, and their allies to celebrate this new union a week after everyone had settled in, and in a closed off room away from the general masses, the Uchiha council came face to face with Hashirama and Tobirama, as well as [Name], and  Hashirama's wife Mito.

"It seems a bit empty from your side, don't you think?" chuckled Madara as he sat opposite the two brothers, arms crossed. The two leaders plus Tobirama and their wives sat gathered at one table, whilst the rest of the council members were split up at two other tables.

"I guess you're right," remarked Hashirama, looking over his shoulder to gain the attention of one of the women serving their food. "Excuse me! Could you call Ashina and the others to come and join us? If we want to get this camaraderie right, we might as well bring in everyone involved!"

"Yes, Hashirama-sama."

Grinning, Hashirama turned back to his old friend, before his gaze fixed itself on the sleeping bundle in [Name]'s arms.

"What an adorable child!" exclaimed Hashirama, gawping at Sayuri as [Name] smiled tiredly at him. "Mito, look! When will we be able to have our own?"

[Name] laughed as she met Mito's gaze, who promptly rolled her eyes at her husband's question.

"I can't believe you have a child now!" continued the Senju, laughing at Madara. "You never struck me as the paternal type, Madara. You continue to surprise me."

"What can I say? I'm a man with many tricks up my sleeve. That being said, Sayuri may be our first, but she's not our last. Right, [Name]?"

With a cheeky grin, Madara playfully elbowed his wife in the side, earning nothing but a faint but forced smile from her.

"We'll gladly welcome any more children you decide to have!" announced Hashirama with a look of determination in his eyes. "The more the- Ashina, my good man! Do come join us!"

As Hashirama's Uzumaki representatives entered the room, [Name] looked up.

Right behind the Uzumaki leader walked in a couple of redheaded shinobi, and right behind them walked in Naruto, whose eyes found the Kouhage almost instantly.

Their gazes met, and for a moment, [Name]'s heart stopped. She wasn't sure why, but Naruto's sudden reappearance put an astonishing amount of agony in her heart, and as she mentally recalled all the good memories she had of him from their previous relationship, she couldn't help but feel dire at the stark contrast between the life she was living now.

Naruto seemed just as equally surprised to see [Name], but when he saw the baby cradled in her arms, he looked away and smiled softly. He had always thought [Name] would make a good mother; now, she was going to prove him right.

"... right, [Name]?"

[Name] was broken out of her trance-like state as Madara gently nudged her, causing her to blink rapidly and look towards the old man who had joined them. With his long, white hair, it was evident that he was well into his old age; how he was still an active shinobi, [Name] had no idea. On top of that, she had no idea what Madara had just said to her.

"Sorry, what was that?"

As one conversation happened, another one occurred simultaneously.

Upon entering the room, Naruto opted to join the three younger Uchiha as the two redheads who had accompanied him in joined the seniors. As he made to sit down next to Sasuke, he recognised him immediately and let out a loud gasp. Whether it was fate or just pure coincidence, the blond was shook.