1 001

The Eclipsis.

A worldwide phenomenon that opens the worlds of crazed creatures and entities alike.

An event with no destined date, or a prophesied time. Its reckoning is a year not known to mortals or immortals.

These creatures wouldn't be a worry to the strong who inhabit the heavens or the below, but their lives entities of unspecified dawning.

But there is one that is most feared.

It is the ruler of hatred and death.

Lord of control and punishment.

It is not a he or a she, or a being that can be killed simply, but a mere concept of unknown origins.

What's known about the concept remains a mystery to many. However, those who were aware could do nothing but hope in their life span, whether it be decades or millennia, the day it is released would never occur; for that day shall be the last, for not just them, but the last day of all living, breathing beings.

In the world.

.

.

.

———-000———-

A group of four individuals is present in a room all adoring their eyes on a newly birthed baby, being held in the arms of a half-awake young woman with a tire in her eyes. Two men and an equally young woman looked at the child with a loving and curious smile.

Said child was in deep sleep, as his oval-like eyebrows creased slightly and flared as the mother swung creeping in and out of consciousness. Fair smooth skin and dark black hair rested both on the infant and elder.

To their right, the room door opened revealing an old man dressed in black scrubs with an easy smile on his features.

"What a beautiful young child, I congratulate you Lady Mikoto." Said the doctor as he walked towards the newborn with a paper in hand, while turning to the standing individual with akin features to the mother behind. "Let us move to the waiting area to give her some time to rest, she worked hard today it was a longer process than usual."

"Were there any complications ?" Spoke an adult man. His face showed clear concern with a crease of eyebrows.

"No none at all Lord Fugaku. I've tested her personally to make sure everything came out normal for her condition, which is very lucky if I have to say the procedure was much longer than anticipated, but worry not, all in all it came out fine in the end." Replied the physician speaking with a relived voice as he flipped through the results once again on the paper below.

"Ahh, that reminds me, you two have yet to name the child. Have you come up with the name yet or do you need some private time to think it over ?" He continues, pen and paper in hand as he swapped through documents giving a questioning look at the couple.

Walking over to the child in the arms of his wife, with delicate hands he took the little one in his grasp and gazed at him with a small smile and a tranquil expression. "Yes we have, we would like to name him Sasuke…Sasuke Uchiha." Fugaku said.

"Emm what a wonderful name, very well Sasuke Uchiha was born today on the 23rd of July." Hummed the elder. Writing down the information on the document while walking towards the modestly opened door he looked up at the remaining participants while holding the handle. "We should give her some rest please follow me."

Everyone followed suit one by one. A small boy with straight black hair and two ebony eyes glanced back at the sleeping Sasuke. 'You look just as adorable as I thought little brother, I look forward to guiding you in this world' He thought as he resumed his pace out the door.

*Click*

———-000———-

- Four Years Later -

Black spiky-smooth hair danced in the wind as a little boy sat upon a tree. Two long bangs framed down the side of his face and thick locks draped in front, which were shared with noble-looking eyebrows with sharp accents.

His foot sang along with the currents as he joyfully watched leaves dash in the wind.

Turning to his right was another boy with similar characteristics to himself, he wore a grayish black short-sleeved shirt with black long pants.

A caring smile fit his features as he spoke with his little brother, he felt oddly content when he did, for once in this war-torn world where violence and death are glorified to many and influenced to young, where killing others does not discriminate whenever old or young. For whatever reason it was, he felt at peace when with his brother, knowing he could be there to shield him from this world.

Where he can take the hate and suffering upon his shoulders and keep the smile from his sibling from fading, because if that ever happened he wouldn't know what to do, but there was one thing for sure…

He would do anything to get it back.

'I wonder, why Sasuke appears a little different compared to mother and father.' He pondered, gazing at him.

" -ig brother Itachi why are you staring at me like that..stop it, it's creeping me out." The flat tone of his little brother broke him out of his deviating thoughts.

Chuckling nervously he looked away with a wince on his face.

"Sorry brother I was thinking about something and spaced out. Forget about that, what do you want to do today? I'm free for the rest of the day, it feels like we don't have moments like these compared to before." Ever since Itachi became a significant member of the village's forces, he's become so busy taking missions that personal time with his friends and family was sacrificed as a result.

The pressure of being the face of the Uchiha clan and the present genius of his generation carried on to his private life so much so that Itachi feels he must take such responsibilities on himself. And it was this mentality that was exploited by the higher echelons.

Sighing Sasuke looked away.

"Hmm no wonder you don't know what I like to do, you're always away from us. Why don't you start taking more breaks? You can't allow these elderly coots to run you around like a dog." Sasuke and many especially their mother were concerned for the well-being of their workaholic family member. The stress of being a ninja is well known to all, but to define Itachi's work attitude was a whole other area.

"What's important to me isn't the will of the village elders, but the well-being and prosperity of the village itself. The more missions I complete the higher the standing of this village becomes. Our clan and the rest are a part of the village as one; and because of that, I believe in the notion that the Uchiha clan should provide the most assistance, seeing that we are without a doubt the strongest and are one of the founding lineages of this village Sasuke." Itachi spoke with confidence of his revelation. Hoping to stray away the corrupting voices of his clansmen from his little one, so he could live for the betterment of his village, his home.

However, a curious look took hold of Itachi's face as he watched Sasuke roll his eyes in exasperation.

"Your beliefs are flawed big brother, We are nothing more but tools in the eyes of the villagers. Even those who despise the shinobi system, pray for help when in need. Whether it's regulating the safety and control of the village law or being sent on highly dangerous missions, don't you see, only the Uchiha are used as we are seen as fighting crazed people.

Only our strength and hate are viewed, but never ourselves as people. We were never looked at equally by the Senju in the past even after the war, and we are now not seen as equals by the villagers themselves since the attack four years ago. I might be still a kid, but even I can see the drift in relations between us and them. I only hope that my clansmen's pride won't cause a reaction that the villagers created." Sasuke concluded.

Without a clue why, he for some reason disliked the opinion Itachi held regarding their clan.

But something in his heart felt a pull whenever he thought about helping others than his own.

Perhaps he valued kinship over prosperity of all.

'That's a dangerous mindset to carry huh.'

Silence reigned in the area that the two strode in as the crunch of the gravel below was now louder than before.

'Where could my little brother heard of such opinions is beyond myself, nonetheless such comprehension of reality coming from a child his age.' Itachi thought, carefully glancing at the mop of raven hair below.

"Ahhh, whatever big brother let's go throw some weapons I'm bored, I need some excitement now." Sasuke dragged on with a helpless expression.

Itachi could only once again chuckle nervously as only his younger could switch from being as mature as an adult and back to the innocent child he is.

"Yes, you are right let's go I can teach you some tips on your Shurikenjutsu. Even though for your age you are superb, it could use some refinement."

———-000———-

Sitting in a cushioned purple chair with a royal fitting aesthetic, accompanied by a dark grey table rested Sasuke in between two stacks of books side by side with paper and pen in front of him. He's always taken his studies seriously and enjoyed his time when doing so.

Whether it's the history of his clan or the politics of the village's laws & shinobi system he could find interest in many subjects.

His creativity was also never dulled as he wrote theories of personal creations or variations of low-ranking to higher ninjutsu. Sasuke never knew why their inner workings fit his liking, but with this knowledge, he could better understand and rewrite to create strong and ideal variations that could fit in certain situations.

For example, elemental fire is created by kneading chakra inside the body with the usage of hand seals. With each seal acting as a conductor, changing each "conductor" in a certain pattern can create any kind of shape manipulation of fire release with the use of Tiger (Tora) included for fire and Dragon (Tatsu) for shape manipulation.

Sasuke has already started his elemental training with the reluctance of his mother of course, but in all, it has nothing but boosted his desire for his studies. In fact, He has already created two unique Jutsus.

The first he created derived from the standard {Fire Style: Great Fire Ball Jutsu} which he turned into {Fire Release: Corrosive Blaze Jutsu} which not only creates a beam-like blaze of red hot fire causing third-degree burns ruining nerves and tissue causing serious damage, but also expels thick boiling ash thus breaking down the lining of the lungs disrupting blood vessels. Torturous, but effective nonetheless.

Another creation comes from {Fire Release: Phoenix Sage Fire Jutsu} now making {Fire Release: Raining Phoenix Feather Justu} Which takes the form of a piercing sharp fire feathers, causing extreme pain upon impact at high controllable speeds making first-and second-degree burns.

And since it takes high-level chakra control, but low-level reserves it can be utilized in a fight without restriction.

Both have been deemed B - A Ranked level Jutsus due to combat utilization and severity.

By his brother of course.

Sasuke's combat prowess combined with his strategic mind was an unstoppable force to experienced Genin-level ninja. His physical features were unique with an unusual height of 4ft 7 in, and the durability of a young adult.

His strength is compared to an early Chunin-level ninja as well, both without any chakra enhancements. The ravenette's speed could be equal to an Elite Genin-level ninja additionally.

His spiritual essence was quite vast for his age including the size of a standard high-level Jonin elite, and the density of thick blood taking the appearance of dark blue.

It's almost as if there were two energies mixed with one with how abnormal his chakra behaved.

Even with this knowledge Sasuke's control over his spiritual being could be similar to the term…perfect. Along with sensory and recovering properties, his soul presence was oddly powerful.

However, these abilities were kept to himself.

After all, he's seen how people react to things they couldn't understand and he knew what he could do was not something many could understand.

With a sigh, he leaned back into the soft cushions and summarized his theories once again before concluding.

Slowly closing his journal, Sasuke sat up and changed into his casual clothes of a whitish-grey, open-sleeved Kimono ending at mid-thigh length. With a purple lining and a similar violet Sash fitting across his waist, with the Uchiha symbol on the back by his neck. Underneath he wore black in color light armor for training purposes, along with black pants.

His raven colored hair crept down his lower neck, grazing his shoulders and combing down his face splitting apart showing his unique eyebrows.

Sasuke's different choices of clothing always were questioned by his family & friends for opting for a more light-colored choice instead of the per usual dark clothes the masses wear.

"Heh, I'm a pretty cute kid aren't I." He said shamelessly at his own praise.

Walking out of his room he moved down the hallways which were decorated in a royal theme.

His feet hit the wooden floors as he came to the view of his mother in the kitchen preparing dinner.

Like many, he adored his mother and in that he gained another hobby of his.

Cooking is something he deemed sacred, with the amount of love he held to the art it was one of his favorite passing activities, but what made it so special was doing it with his mother.

Now thinking about it he did take up a lot of her personality. Kind and carried a bit more energetic tendencies compared to the rest of his clan.

Although, spending time with her could be compared with night and day with his father.

While he was grateful to him, Fugaku was strict and held high regards for him and his future. You could argue it was fault for his fathers behavior after seeing his achievements so far, but even that couldn't dismiss Fugaku's spiteful self.

Every day was like trying to appease him somehow and he despised it. He wanted to be free of such responsibilities and do whatever he wanted whenever. Thankfully his mother Mikoto gave him that opportunity which he loves.

And as a result he would do and give anything for her as a thanks for giving him that refreshing release of responsibility he no doubly would've caved under.

Turning her gaze toward the recognizable presence in the room a soft smile reached her lips.

"Good evening little one~ How were your studies? Learn anything exciting today?" She sang.

Mikoto always loved being with her youngest child. Don't get her thoughts wrong, her priorities for the needs of whichever child needed it. She loves her firstborn just as little Sasuke, but Itachi was more of a 'daddy's' boy than a 'mommies' so to speak.

Spending time with him outside training or learning the routes of the clan as the eldest usually does, making her life boring and casual only being with her friends rather than family. But when little Sasuke came along it was like he clung onto her even sharing the same interests of cooking and reading like herself.

Seeing so many similarities in her son couldn't help but make her feel proud of him and love him even more.

His adorable face and personality just gave him even more points in her book as well.

"Emhmm I've gotten on the topic of different villages and their clans, namely Kirigakure and their Kaguya clan. I also was looking into Lightning Manipulation which I'm guessing is my second affinity." Sasuke replied with a wide smile.

"Ughh~ you and your elemental studies, you should really hold off until your older Sasuke, you're only four. What if you get injured huh, your loving mother wouldn't be able to take it~" she spoke in a childish tone, trying her best to guilt him enough to stop.

A look of nervousness grasped Sasuke's face, wondering what kind of immature mother he was given to.

"Haha sorry mom, but it's way too much fun and exciting not to look at. I already have some theories on how to create stronger techniques." He responded, leaping onto the kitchen counter and swinging his legs carelessly.

"Whatever just be cautious in what you're doing. Knowing that you inherited it from me, lightning is wild and uncontrollable while in its raw form so don't force your lightning the same way you conduct fire." She lectured, raising the spatula in her hand.

"Aside from that, come here I need help preparing dinner."

Nodding in response he walked over to the cabinet full of plates.

"By the way, where is Father shouldn't he be home today?" Not bothering to ask where his elder sibling is. He already has his guesses about his current ventures.

'Tch, for the sake of the village my butt.'

"Hahhh, apparently he's in a newly made emergency private meeting now forced by the elders. And you know them 'No women. They're useless' soo that's why I'm here, and also for you of course." She joked, mocking their mannerisms with her hands.

Although hidden in her words held a little somber tone in as well. With their old torn ways of war and ancient generation. There was still criticism upon kunoichi, which is laughable seeing that to them times have not changed since the past.

Even going as far as indoctrinating rules of Uchiha women over the years, slowly oppressing their movements until their voices couldn't be heard. Some have accepted fate into submission for their spouses, but her pride was too large for her to allow it.

'Hurts even more when your husband agrees.' She thought.

Perhaps that was the reason why then ended up in irrational arguments.

"Same old stupid coots as always, don't be down mom I know you're strong, maybe a bit rusty, but strong nonetheless hahehe~" Sasuke chuckled.

Living as a child in the age where position of power is glorified over the rest, Sasuke has come to have an acute understanding of human emotions, whether exaggerated or real. So seeing his mother grace that disgusting look of locked away sadness from time to time devastated him to the point he made attempts in improving her mood for the sake of the both of them.

'I wonder…do strong people feel pain in their hearts?'

"Yeah—yeah, I can still beat you like a baby any day so don't even try it." She said sternly, but a loving smile resting on her features which betrayed her tone.

"Enough let's get cooking here I'm getting hungry just talking to you." She concluded while walking back.

"Very well."

———-000———-

-In the vast space of nothingness -

A feminine figure watched the stars and space move alike, light shown from the sun that blazed onto the Moon. Encased in seals and hardened rock, a queen-appearing woman looked around with bore and restlessness. Her unique pale white skin and equally white hair, shrouded her form in darkness.

The queen's beauty was openly shown with noble-like eyebrows and bright red lips, still vibrant as if makeup existed eternally, above her eyebrows sported two long, light brown horns, designed in red ornaments of various tribal chains. Her sanity was on a standstill, being held in threads by giving herself real memories, in a way to satiate her unending loneliness that was given to her by her own carelessness.

Regret fell into her heart as hell she relived those memories of her powerful, power-drunken mind.

"These memories are nice, even though they're all but fictional, I lived a bountiful life with beautiful grandchildren and grew old and elderly with my…yes…my grandchildren." A lone tear streamed down her face thinking of her depressing life. "Why can't I just die? A never ending curse given over avarice.

Yes..that would be nice, a final end forever.

Please?

Ha….hahaha! How pitiful, me queen of the underground and Goddess of the Astral crying and begging!!" She laughed hollowly.

Sighing in despair, she closed her tire filled eyes in contempt.

"Ahhhh whatever what's the point years have gone by.

How much?

I don't know, all I know it is enough for me to think over my choices and for me to gain a habit of speaking to myself."

'Perhaps this is for the best..'

———-000———-

-Two Years Later-

Two individuals could be seen outside with a large white box painted on the ground surrounding them.

Smiling with endless gusto was a child-like presence with blood-red hair that fell down his face and cool violet eyes. His features were rounded with his shape, as whisker-like lines on his cheeks spread to the edges.

Blades of grass blended in with him as they hit the clothing of the redhead as he opted for a green in colored shinobi shirt with black pants and similar-colored open-toed shoes.

In front of him stood another boy with deep black hair that draped his chubby cheeks leaving openings on his uniquely shaped eyebrows.

Long dark bangs were tied with white wrapping on the side of his head. His nape was covered with hair, choosing to tie it in similar cloth reaching his upper back to avoid anymore discomfort.

A bone-white kimono with dark purple lining now stemmed out like small branches on the bottom, with an akin colored sash across his waist. Although it seemed a bit too formal for the setting, the option of battle gear fit him neatly in both aesthetic and overall atmosphere. Under his kimono was light armor and black pants with comfortable boots on the bottom.

Both children held serious gazes as both opponents showed battle ready as the two waited for approval to begin.

"Ahhh, Sasuke is gonna win I just know it. He can do anything you know~" Spoke a girl with rosy-colored hair in heart eyes.

"Yeah okay, like that's going to happen. Naruto is just as cool and strong, right? He's second place after all." A boys voice answered this time, holding chubby features compared to the rest.

"Keyword second, not first unlike Sasuke" Inputed another hidden in the crowd.

"I just don't get why you think these two idiots are any better than us. Especially that emo little basterd.." A neutral party reasoned to the masses, as his red tribal marking flared with his spite.

Arguments sprang through the crowd as they tried to bet on a winner, while the two occupants remained calm, but both had similar thoughts in their heads

'Shaddup will ya!! / You all are annoying, be quiet'

"Both participants will start when I say...GO!"

As soon as the signal set off, red and black traced the air. Students viewed the scene with awe, watching the two strongest go head to head.

Naruto, as brash as he is, chooses to take initiative and go on the offensive, striking each fist at the raven's liver.

Sasuke pulls his elbow down to block then kicks his foot toward Naruto's head. The redhead put both arms up to block the blow, resulting in being pushed back, exposing the dirt ground even further.

'Damn why do they hurt so much' Naruto thought as he pulled his body down trying to sweep his opponent's legs, said person jumped up and dropped his heel down toward Naruto's head in an axe-kicking motion. Quickly moving, the whiskered boy pulled his arms up in an X-like shape.

*KRAKK*

Naruto felt his forearms crack under pressure as he winced, jumping back to recouperate the losses momentum. Moving at high speeds, the redhead threw punch after kick and looked for openings to strike at the Uchiha.

*PUH* *PUH* *PUH*

Each blow was blocked, seemingly doing no damage to the black-haired boy as he kept dodging in fluid motion too fast for his opponent as well on lookers. Sasuke kept twisting his body in multiple directions as if he was mimicking a puppeteer in a pattern-like rhythm. Gaining eyes of bore the more the fight went on, the raven decided to stop wasting time.

'Enough of this.' Sasuke thought as he swiftly pushed up off the ground appeared behind his opponent, throwing a horizontal kick to Naruto's side. Not being able to react to the sudden movement, the violet-eyed boy was thrown to the side tumbling and before he could stand, a shadow waited above, poking his index finger at his forehead.

'So fast…too fast for me to follo—no, don't think like that, I will become faster.' Naruto thought, as the look of defeat washed away and obtaining one of determination.

"Sasuke Uchiha wins this round." The teacher said.

"Told you he would win." The pink head boasted, sticking out her tounge in mockery.

"Ahh, whatever s-so what? He almost had him clearly, Sasuke just got lucky..." Replied a pupilless girl in wishful thinking.

The crowd of students continued to argue with one another. On the side, both opponents bowed in respect to each other and backed away to their former positions with the rest of their classmates.

Both fighters were the two strongest students that resides at the academy without a doubt, no one could compare to them in portion of strength or chakra capacity. Even clan children didn't have what it takes to take them out of their life long spots at the top. Although the redhead was the more skilled person in class, he was lacking in the academic portion. Naruto was smart for sure, but he ultimately found those studies useless. Always looking for ways to gain experience and utilize strategies in combative environments rather than in a academic classroom.

Whereas Sasuke loved developing new ideas through his studies, Naruto developed new ideas in battle.

"Quiet down class, everyone is a winner in their own way never forget. Well, since our weekly sparring sessions conclude our classes, you are all free to go. Have a wonderful day kids and don't forget that next week is our finals for this second year." He said as he slid open the door to the classroom and exited with a quiet thud.

"Ohh yeah !! We're gonna be third years, I'm already getting closer to being the strongest ninja ever haha." Exclaimed Naruto, jumping about in his seat near the middle row.

"Emm, what a drag. Why can't we all agree to drop out so I don't get in trouble myself? It's much better than doing all this work." Spoke a boy with his hair sharing a close resemblance to a pineapple.

"You're too lazy *crunch* for your own good Shikamaru, Why did you even sign up in the first place huh?" Bags of chips ruffled in the hands of the speaker as he reprimanded his friend.

"It's not laziness Choji, but lack of the will to do things. Don't line me in with that word." Shikamaru yawned out.

"Forget it Choji, we will never understand what goes on in his head. Hmm, that's why my Sasuke is the best after all, always a mystery, ahh." A new voice responded with entrancement in her eyes.

'Troublesome blonde women' thought Shikamaru with an eye roll.

"You said something offensive to me didn't you, don't lie I can feel it." Said the girl, forming a daring smile on her lips.

"Nope, you're overthinking things Ino." He responded quickly with a slight shiver.

———-000———-

A few hours have gone by since Sasuke left his class.

Following his usual routine of staying late out to train his skills with no peering eyes went longer than expected as he decided to experiment more theories of his studies, recording all of the results.

Picking up his shuriken and kunai imbedded into the bark, the raven sets them in his pouch as the session came to an end.

Hopping off the thick tree, Sasuke began his trek home, shaking at the thought of his late arrival once again.

'Mothers wrath shall prevail over all.' that was a degrading lesson learned a day he tested her limits.

Sasuke adored walking through the quiet night, as crickets sung a shrieking tune and frogs croaked when passing short streams.

Currents blared feeling the cooling winds upon his sweat filled face, and looking above at the glistening stars.

'Ahh, it's always nice like this. Walking here through the trees is so peaceful. So many beautiful plants, trees, and white rabbits…white?' Sasuke stopped looking back he could've sworn he felt something move through the trees.

'Something's off…' He thought, creasing his eyebrows.

But then he felt it.

The wind didn't feel as enjoyable compared to the other days, taking a cold push onto his face instead of a welcoming one.

The nocturnal animals didn't come out to give show their beauty, choosing to stay away from open eyes.

The moonlight that was ever so clear, was being covered by the branches of dead trees that contrasted its lively environment.

Suspicion ascended as he spread his senses deeper within the molecules of water, tying threads of chakra in between to figure out the source of the unease.

"There." Sasuke whispered, now being able to see the intruders of his peace.

'Yes, I was too tired to relax to realize I've been followed for a while. Now I feel it clearly, three ninjas with standard Chunin level reserves to my rear, right, and left. Perfect formation, showing high level of chemistry only a well developed team would take appearance of.' The raven deduced, slowly inching his hand towards his weapon pouch he continued his walk to fake ignorance.

Just then he heard a crunch.

*CRACK*

'But are unaware of their environment entirely.'

"…"

*SWOOSH...*

Sasuke drew his shuriken in his hand and threw it straight at all three offenders. Drawing out his kunai from his leg, he positioned himself in a wide space to leave no room for an ambush or cornering.

Soon three figures dropped down from their previous hiding spots and equipped their short swords against Sasuke. All members adorned masks that hid their identities.

Simple white coverings with no usual markings, only giving traits of animals in their 'faces', and black full-body skin tight clothing with standard grey armor plates, similar to the ones you would see of those secret corps ninja.

'Why right now, and why me? Did someone plan this against me? But why, I've made no enemies…that's not an excuse, this world is filled with unjustified killings nothing is new. Haha I can't believe I'm actually quoting you brother.' Sasuke laughed bitterly at his ending statement, still trying to decide their motives.

'These men have no plausible reason to kill me, but choose to instead just like the dogs they are.' As if sensing his insults, the raven's thoughts were interrupted as the leading ninja left his triangle formation speeding towards Sasuke at a moderate pace.

Clearly having a nonexistent sense of morality in ending the life of a child as he retained no hesitation in his attack.

Having no time to think over his predicament, Sasuke launched at his opponent with chakra-enhanced speeds.

Quickly ducking down as his enemy made a swipe horizontally toward him.

Leaning to the right he slashed at the leg of the unknown causing him to fall on his injured knee, but to be kicked in the face by Sasuke, sending him back towards the trees.

The rest of the stationary shinobi decided to move, both coming at opposite sides of Sasuke. Backflipping behind him to regain his footing. The ravanette made two hand seals, jumping up he pulled his hands toward his mouth.

'{Fire Release: Raining Phoenix Feather Justu}'

Sasuke blew out numerous amounts of fiery red feathers toward the two ninjas at incredible speeds.

"AHHH!!" / "GAHHK!!". Both exclaimed in pain as they quickly separated from each other to create distance from the piercing pain. The frog-masked ninja on the right didn't get any time to rest as Sasuke launched at him, kicking him harshly and knocking his head roughly against the wooden bark, successfully knocking him out.

The last one remaining could only watch in shock as his comrade slid down the tree unconsciously before being kicked behind the leg and pulled towards the boy's knee when downed.

Pieces of his mask broke and he too succumbed to darkness.

"Hahhh..Haahh…Hahhh" Taking tired breaths of air, Sasuke looked around him.

"Finally, both of them are dealt with…!!! Weren't there three of them? What happened to the first who atta-" Sasuke didn't have time to finish his sentence as the glint of a sword flashed towards him.

*FWOOSHH*

He turned around and watched with fear as the sword of the first enemy came fast at his neck.

Sasuke could feel the alarm bells ringing inside his head as everything slowed like his life was flashing before his eyes.

'Why is everything so…slow? And what is that strange ticking noise?'

He heard them getting slower and softer until they completely stopped.

Including the sword closing on his neck.

Quickly jumping back he thought in amazement and glee of how he was able to dodge that attack.

With a wide smile on his face, he gripped his kunai and sprung towards the masked man, who could only watch in bizarre.

Refocusing the man slashed diagonally at the boy.

*FWOOSHH*

Only air was cut.

*FWOOSHH*

*FWOOSHH*

*FWOOSHH*

Again and again and again he swiped towards the raven-haired boy. Left, down, diagonally, up, left, right. Each sequence was effortlessly dodged by Sasuke.

"!!!"

'What's going on? How is he doing this?' The masked man thought.

Then he looked at them.

An emotion that he hadn't felt in years set in as he stared at those red, gleaming orbs.

Fear.

For the first time in what seems like forever he's never felt so much fear for his life.

He watched said boy with a menacing smile on his lips.

Sasuke had never felt so much excitement in his life when he fought another person.

But this sensation he felt was euphoric. His blood pumped every time he moved evading the strikes of his opponent.

"GAHHH JUST DIE ALREADY." Said the assassin as his emotions lost its control, and his anger seeped into his mind which soon turned into hate as he looked at the satisfied grin on the boy's face and spinning red eyes.

It aggravated him to no end, that this child was playing with him like he was food.

"STAND STILL AND DI-GUHHG!!!" He clawed at his neck as red blood flowed out.

Fear was painted in his eyes before they closed forever, ending his suffering.

"Attacking the child of the Uchiha clan head how sick."

Sasuke's surprised face from the death of his enemy looked up to the view of a teenage boy with spiky black hair akin to his own.

The new figure wore dark clothing with black pants and a dark blue shirt. Engraved on the back was the Uchiha clan symbol.

The dark night sky hid his face from view, but Sasuke could see the blood-red eyes glowing in the darkness.

"Woahh, hahaha! Itachi is gonna go nuts once he sees his little brother with the Sharingan already!!" He yelled ecstatically.

Sasuke tilted his head in confusion "You know big brother?"

"Ita hasn't brought me up….once…at all?" he asked with a depressing tone as his head hung low.

"Ahh, well we'll change that as of now. I'm Shisui Uchiha your big borthers big brother. I guess that makes me your bigger bigger brother huh. Hehe." He announced, rubbing his nose in delight.

"No. You're just as weird and creepy as him." Sasuke replied flatly.

"Oohh, so cute, but so cold. Whatever let's get you home, your mother is probably shaking sick."

The two began their walk, but not before burning the masked ninja and taking their masks as proof of their strange altercation.

Pulling his kunai towards his face he looked at the reflection of his eyes showing a two-tomoe Sharingan boring into the blade

'Yes, I have to thank you fake ANBU, You not only awakened my eyes, but you've shown me another good hobby that I think I like now.'

———-000———-