The ANBU are the elites of the elite, masters at stealth and the arts of a shinobi. Hand-picked by the Kage for their individual capabilities and special skills, the ANBU are respected by many. But with respect, fear always follows. While an ANBU, age, gender, background and previous rank have no meaning. There is no past and no emotion, there is only the mission. Michi Uchiha knew this, dismissing the idea of finding true happiness in life as "unreachable." Denying the requests of friendship, even her brother Sasuke's, her goal of becoming stronger than both her brothers pushes her to the edge. But what of Michi's past before and after the Uchiha massacre? And what does a blond wannabe Hokage have to do with anything?

Verona Stone is a maid at the Phantomhive Mannor. When she meets Sebastian the butler, she feels an immediate attraction. Will Sebastian share the same feelings? And even if he does, will he let himself love a human?

Zara Hatake is a powerful young shinobi with a sorrowful past. A very snake like man found her after she was abandoned. After the man she had called father left her at age 8, she went out on her own, leaving the Leaf Village behind. She finds a new place to call home, well, sorta. That soon came to an end as well. So, having no choice left, she returned to the Leaf Village. Posing as the daughter of the Copy-Cat ninja; Zara meets Sasuke Uchiha. Finding love, making friends, fighting the world, she can do it all. Her name is Zara Hatake, and this, Is her story.