Glaciers

Volume 2 Chapter 1

Naruto observed Sasuke from afar.

It has been 3 years.

3 years since Naruto's identity spread.

3years since Team 7 split apart, Sasuke under his care and became his apprentice.

3 years it quite a long time. Naruto glanced at the photos in his hand. It was the picture of the current Team 7 that Senior Brother Aoi sent via Sora.

In the first photo was Menma. His hair was bright and rivaled the sun, blue eyes shined brightly with strength, innocence (indicated that Jiraiya had unsuccessfully corrupted him with his “ways” as Naruto expected, Naruto doubted that the man has the balls to do as he was afraid of Kushina’s wrath), and some wisdom (not much, Naruto noted, but at least he is not naive as before), he was still tanned, those whisker marks on his face and that happy grin on his face. He still wore that ridiculous “Here I am” orange jumpsuit, Naruto was impressed by Menma’s stealth as he was able to hide effectively even with that glaringly neon outfit. Naruto noticed that Menma held himself like a soldier, as what he should do all the time, Unlike the times when he was unguarded as if he was taking a stroll on his backyard. His steps are silent and light, as what Naruto observed on the photo, he barely left a footprint on the sand which means he was doing a chakra exercise, it still bellow average but not as terrible as efore, that's a big improvement.

‘He have grown up, that's for certain,’ Naruto nodded in satisfaction before he turned his gaze on the picture in the middle.

It was his sister Narumi. Naruto observed, his sister really does look alot like their mother, hair bright like Menma’s with a few strips of red hair here and there that she pulled up in a high ponytail, her purple eyes filled with mischief, calculative glint, a tint of nativity, and power. She was pale like their mother and the identical whisker marks on her face, her lips pulled up in a victory smile to indicate she was amused by something (a prank that must be successful). Like his brother, Narumi shared the same taste as Menma, glaringly neon orange glothing, but minus the orange and more black and red but its still there. The way she held herself was dignified, grace yet sharp. She looked ready to attack those who had ill intention on her. Naruto noticed the scrolls on her hip, probably learning fuinjutsu. Naruto also noticed that Narumi’s posture seemed familiar… TaKing a closer look… A, she seemed to take Minato’s stance well perfectly than Kushuna’s(it would probably make Kushina whine and wailed about the unfairness).

‘She'll definately be the fastest kunoichi’ Naruto nodded and chuckled before his faze turned to Sakura.

Out of all of them, Sakura improved the largest.

No longer the bratty spoiled fangirl(she's still is if Sasuke was brought up). Sakura had takin a liking to bright red outfit(what's with these three and bright colored clothes?!), Naruto noticed immediately that Sakura carried a destructive Aura around her, the “Mess with me and I'll send you flying to the moon”kind of Aura, exactly like Kushina and Tsunade. As expected as Tsunade trained Sakura with Kushina occasionally swung by and give a pointer or two. Sakura walked in a powerful, confident, and swift stride. Raised her chin up high as of she gives a middle finger to the world. Now that's an improvement. What's more, she doesn't seemed to be carrying that flattering smile as she usually did back then. Over all, she was strong now. Pink hair cut in a shaggy hair cut, pale skin, and green eyes glowed with determination, power, wisdom, and Fiercely stared at the boulder as she reared her fist back, ready to punch it into powder.

‘She'll be fine as long as her fangirl tendency did not get out of hand’ Naruto thought before he put the photos down then he glanced at Sasuke.

Sasuke had changed when puberty hits him hard as if an asteroid crashed on earth. He still has that duckass hair style but his eyes had grew colder, filled with arrogance(A/N: he got that from you, you know), knowledge, wisdom, power, and dignity. It also held a dangerous glint. He was wearing a lab gown over the white dress shirt, black slacks, and black Shinobi sandal, the stethoscope around his neck and a pair of black rimmed glasses. His charm, as a typical Uchiha has maximized as he grew older, just like every Uchiha had--Shisui commented that it was practically normal--. It was hard to believe that he was an Uchiha. Naruto noticed that Sasuke, although focused on his work, his guard was up, posture was just right for offence and defence if an idiot would come and charge against him. Naruto was satisfied.

From afar, Sasuke was doing a precise job on handling the research for the antidote to cure his Aniki.

Naruto was impressed with the progress. With Sasuke's Sharinggan, in which Naruto abused--with Sasuke's consent of course--to make Sasuke's progress to sky rocket in astronomical rise.

Naruto crossed his arms and leaned on his chair. Sasuke glanced up from his work to meet Naruto's ice cold eyes before he smirked and shook his head then went back to his work.

‘What is that brat on about?’ Naruto frowned, he did not like that smirk, that damnable ‘I know something you don't’ kind of smirk.

For kami’s sake! Naruto do the “I know everything” kind of thing! Just thinking about it, Naruto bristled, he did not like to be kept in the dark, that's he's job okay? And apparently, Sasuke, that little ****, would not even crack even if Naruto pressured him.

‘Apprentice are not meant to be kept forever’ Naruto shrugged, as childish as it was, Naruto was aware of that, he has been making small and pointless things into a bigger issue, which was unlikely of him.

“Sotaru… ComeCome and see this” Sasuke called out, he was focused on his work.

And another thing! What happened to the promise of being called “Sensei”!? This brat has no respect to his superiors at all!!!! 💢

(A/N: you also don't so why are you complaining?)

Naruto's brows twitched and ignored Sasuke, instead he signalled the nearby shadow clone whom nodded and walked over to check what Sasuke has been up to, meanwhile, Naruto stood up and head to the door. Yuki is calling for him.

As Naruto walked through the corridors, he passed by a window and saw his reflection, he still has that silver hair, eyes still as cold as the thousand years old ice glacier, his demeanour dignified and filled with authority. He was wearing a lab gown over the blue dress shirt and gray slicks, white Shinobi sandals and a blue stethoscope around his neck. Naruto also wore his glasses. What makes him frustrated is the fact that he is still short! Back then, he was the same height as Sasuke, but now Naruto only reached Sasuke's collar bones and the baby fat on his face have not disappeared yet. Not to mention Yuki’s insistence to keep his hair long, this really makes Naruto wanted to flip the whole hospital upside down.

“Okay, what do we got?” Naruto asked

“Akatsuki is knocking on our doors” Yuki smirked, Naruto raised a brow.

“Akatsuki?”