Anecdotes: Pledge of Diadem [Sasuke U.]

"That person lit the fire in my heart once more. I stepped onto a new path. A path leading from the past to the future." - Sasuke Shinden.

Astrea took a deep breath and faced Team Taka with quiet determination in her eyes. "I'm lacking in terms of powers and strength. I need someone to protect me in battle. That's true. I'm not accustomed to the life of Shinobi, which builds mental resilience and physical endurance. I'm a relatively normal person."

Sasuke, sensing her distress, was torn between showing his support and respecting the gravity of the moment. He wanted to link their fingers together, to provide her comfort and strength, but he hesitated, unsure if it would be appropriate in front of others.

A/N: The theme of this anecdote is about exploration and discoveries. I may interpret Sasuke's actions and response in my view, but criticisms are openly welcomed for improvement. Hence, I want to be creative and try to share certain possibilities of Sasuke discovering a new world outside of Shinobi Land. Enjoy!!