"TO BE IN LOVE IS TO BE IN A CAGE." After bullying and scrutiny sends Io Katya to the ANBU, she re-emerges to her former classmates as a jonin who's seen her fair share of bloodshed, earning the attention of Uchiha Sasuke. Assigned to the same team, the two must navigate a relationship of complex nature that overcomes their hate-filled dynamic-as well as exterminate monsters that lurk in the shadows. [does not follow original story] [sequel out now]