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?