The Third Hokage was dead. It wasn't enough. Team Eight knew loss like the seals on the backs of their tongues. They'd been silenced, branded, abandoned, ambushed, left on the enemy's doorstep like a gift--unlucky was their nickname, but they would make it their trade. The Third Hokage was dead. It was Danzo's turn. SEQUEL TO: Hoshigaki (2017-2019) Commissioned Cover by @AwesomeDragonTamer (caleb-crow on Tumblr; caleb_thalia_crow on Instagram) BETA: @OfCloves

"My name, is Kaji Tora. I like blood, killing, and training. I hate everything, except Naruto. My hobbies, are none of your business. My dreams for the future? I don't dream." Rejection. Hatred. Those are the only things I feel now. After the murder if my clan, there isn't really any point in trivial feelings. Hate, and anger are the only things that get you farther in life. That's why I use every ounce of my hatred to train. Although revenge is something I'd like to accomplish, it isn't the first thing I need to do in life. I will get revenge when the time is right. Maybe I can fufill my true dreams in the meantime. So until then, I'll have to suffer with the idiots on my team. But will my brother's teachings ever allow me to stay like this?