Control

A Half-Truth

A/N

If you click the image above you can see what Saito Masuda looks like.

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Sasuke's P.O.V.

'That name...it sounds familiar...' I thought clicking my tongue as I watched the dark haired male who was to fight (YN).

"Why do things keep going wrong for me?" (YN) then quietly murmured.

Turning towards the (HC) haired girl, I watched for a few moments. Her brows were slightly pulled together as she stared at the ground. Seeming to sense my gaze her eyes flickered up to mine. Distress and anxiety clearly shown inside her eyes and then it clicked within me.

'That name...Saito Masuda. It's the name of the boy who attacked her in the sand village.' I remembered, still watching (YN) who looked away as Naruto and her teammates began talking to her.

I watched for a few moments longer before turning my attention back across the room to where Saito was talking with his teammates. As he talked a smirk crossed his face as he turned to look at (YN).

Narrowing my eyes I observed as he watched her. His eyes took in her every movement and a dark intent radiated from him. It was almost like watching a predator stalk it's prey. It was unsettling to say the least and for some reason it irritated me beyond belief.

"Sasuke." A feminine voice then suddenly murmured; pulling my attention away from the male.

"We're suppose to leave the arena now...hey are you okay? You look really agitated..." Sakura frowned.

"I'm fine." I mumbled walking past Sakura and onto the upper level of the arena.

(YN)'s P.O.V.

You sighed a bit, watching as your friends along with the rest of the genin began leaving the arena. As you watched you felt a sudden presence beside you.

"(YN) your uncle told me about the new jutsu he's been teaching you..." The person began, causing you to frown a little at how serious the otherwise enthusiastic ninja usually sounded.

"Smoke release right?" The ninja then added smiling softly as they turned towards you fully.

"While I'm proud of you for learning it, I don't want you to use it during your upcoming battle unless you absolutely have to."

"Huh? But Sumire-sensei what's the point of me learning a new jutsu if I can't even use it when I fight?" You questioned growing irritated by the fact that you couldn't practice with your jutsu in an actual fight. How were you suppose to get better at Smoke style if you couldn't even put it to practice in a real fight?

Your purple haired sensei frowned a bit at this, a regretful look quickly growing in her eyes.

"I know it sounds stupid but it's in your best interest that you don't use it for this battle. I can't explain it now but I promise I will explain it at a better time."

You frowned at this, still very much annoyed by your sensei's request but you relented after a few moments.

"Okay. I won't use it...I'm sure you have a good reason for asking me not to." You sighed looking off to the side.

"But you'll tell me why later right?" You added looking back towards your sensei with hopeful eyes.

"Of course." Your purple haired sensei grinned   placing her hand on your shoulder.

"Now I must get going, your battle will be starting soon. You got this." Sumire-sensei said with a grin as she gave your shoulder a comforting squeeze before walking off.