She dreaded his return, He eagerly awaited his arrival She longed to forget him, He never wanted to lose her. Both deserved what they wanted, but what did they truly desire?

** slight AU/ SASUSAKU** Twelve year old Sakura Haruno has been abused by her father since her mother died. When a certain Sasuke Uchiha finds out, hell breaks loose to set her free from her father. UPDATE 06/26/2021: STORY HAS BEEN ABANDONED.

8 Hidden Love Stories, all in one unexpected plot twist. Sakura is hunted by the invitation of working for the Akatsuki that can change her life forever. We all know the rumors of Uchiha Sasuke lingering in town, but the question is--what does a rogue ninja want? The struggle of Naruto begins as a dark force brings peril into the Hidden Leaf, targeting a certain someone who would later take possession of his Crystal Necklace. Hinata is weak, Hinata has a silent voice but can she truly survive the stakes of the risks she and Naruto has taken? "The Next Uchiha is honestly one of the top three best Sasusaku stories I've read in wattpad! Amazing & complex story plot which really touched my heart. Will be waiting for the sequel!" - @Kikaraaa, Author of Worth a Penny "The Next Uchiha is the best of Naruto Tales, that makes you laugh, cry, and most of all, feel." - @Kit_Katzzz, author of Left Untouched & Blood "One of a kind story. It gets interesting on each chapter. It's one of those that would make you cry and laugh with each character, makes you mad to the their enemies. Overall, it brings your emotion as a reader. And to top it all? It's a SasuSaku fic!" - @Snowrabbit, author of Tightrope ★ @AnimeWattyAwards 2014 2nd Place: Naruto ★ ✰ @NarutoWattyAwards Summer 2014 3rd Place: General Naruto ✰ ✷ @NarutoWattys 2014 1st Place: General Naruto ✷ #SasuSaku #NaruHina #NejiTen #ShikaTema #ShikaIno #KibaIno #GaaraxOc #ObiSaku #HanaKashi #KibaxOc #KakaRin #ObiRin #Akatsuki #Taka