CRIMSON INSTINCTS

"Don't give me that narrative !", he slaps the teleportation kunai away, injuring the back of his hand in the process.

Aware of my tricks, he grapples both my wrists and pushes them back above my head, pinning me against the wall.

The skies roared and rumbled as a downpour of rain devoured us.

"What came between us Hanabi?", he demands.

"Admit it", I hissed, not resisting his grip.

"I don't follow", he insisted, "what's gotten into you all of a sudden?"

"Itachi, let's face it, back then...upon that crescent moon...there were things that we couldn't bring ourselves to tell one another"

His grip loosened and he swallowed as the thunder growled.

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In the village hidden in the leaves trust is a pillar appraised and desired by the will of fire. Yet no one talks of the hidden secrets that preserves this trust, for it can shake the foundation of a nation.

Itachi and Hanabi learn this the hard way when the past catches up with the flourishing new generation.

Following the past events of "Red Butterfly", we finally get an insight into how the stakes elevate as the loose ends of the previous book finally decide to loom over, revealing much darker secrets.

Sasuke Uchiha is the trophy on the pedestal now, in succession to his older brother Itachi Uchiha. Soon he'll face the indiscretions that shaped and molded the life of his brother. The question is, will he be able to connect the dots and maintain the good of his heart as life crushes him left and right?

In pursuit for peace Itachi and Hanabi are standing on a thin line, not sure if their love will withstand the aggravating political situation or the blasts from the past or even...a declaration of war...

DISCLAIMERS:-

1. This is a sequel meant for the readers who didn't want Itachi and Hanabi's story to end.
2. This series is 100% original while still maintaining key elements of the original Naruto series.
3. Credits for the art all goes to me, Author-Chan.
4. Enjoy!