Chapter 15
Returning to a Friend Maybe it was the simple joy of being alive and free which kept him moving for so long in such a weak condition.
Also, it was easier to breathe, and not just because of the fresh air… It was almost as if he had shouted out some of the hidden pain inside him.But finally, he had to stop, sitting in the shadow of a tree to let his body rest.
And only then did he notice his both eyes were badly bleeding. Of course, he had seriously over-used his eye-techniques.As soon as he could walk again, and as soon as he found some water, he washed his face.
The water was cold, and it made his head feel more clear.He had li...
Chapter 15
The Darkness Inside Him The next morning it was still raining.
And not just raining… it was a storm outside.“I guess we’re not going anywhere today”, I say to Itachi when bringing him breakfast in the bed, secretly thinking that if he even tries to go out, I’ll tie him into bed to get more rest.
“No…”, Itachi tells me taking his breakfast tray, and I’m happy he can’t read my thoughts. “It wouldn’t be wise in this weather.”Then we are just quietly eating our breakfast together for a while.
(And I’m secretly daydreaming about having Itachi tied up in the bed…)“So how are you feeling today?” I then ask him. (Secretly trying to get ...
Chapter 14
The Reason He Lived For It was a miracle he was able to fall asleep that night.
And another miracle was that his dreams were surprisingly peaceful.In his dream he had already died, and he was watching the Konoha village from somewhere far above, like a spirit not ready to let go of this material world yet.
And he felt no resentment or anger towards anyone. Not even against that man… Because no matter how cruel he was acting, he was only doing what he believed to be right.His only regret was that he hadn’t been able to do more to protect his home village…Then something woke him up, and for a moment he was surprised to be still al...