THE PATH OF LIFE || U. SASUKE

CHAPTER 4

Y/N and Sasuke looked at the older four, total confusion written on their faces. They both looked at each other and shrugged wondering why they were acting weird.

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"Katsumi nee san, let's go to that shop" Y/N pleaded with her cute puppy eyes to convince her sister to tag along. Noticing the expecting expression Katsumi sighed thinking she cannot back down "Sure" 

Y/N's purple eyes widened. Not believing her sister. 'Did she say she will come with me?' She was totally expecting a rejection.

"Earth to Y/N" Katsumi said as she waved her hands at her face catching Y/N's attention startling her. 

She then asked with big doe eyes "You are coming?" Katsumi nodded with a small smile. 

Y/N stared at Itachi confirming what she heard from her sister to which he nodded with a gentle smile. 

"Really" Y/N squeaked hugging her sister's leg very tight. "Yes, yes, now let's go before I change my mind" Katsumi playfully said.

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"You seem happy" Itachi stated looking at the raven haired girl. "To be honest, I hate these annual meetings where you have to force yourself with unnecessary bonds" Katsumi grimaced.

 "But I don't mind the time I get to enjoy with you, Shion san, Shisui san and our younger siblings" She finished with a genuine smile.

Itachi smiled as he muttered "Yes, due to our missions we are barely able to spend time with each other. I really wish we can stay like this forever"

Katsumi looked at the half moon that shone very brightly in the dark "Mhmm, so I am going to enjoy these moments till they last"

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"Y/N, so did you meet any new people?" Katsumi asked as both of them started walking towards their clan compound after parting ways with the Uchiha's. Y/N held Katsumi's hand as she skidded happily

"Mhmm, I met Kenji San's Son, Kenta. He is also the same age as me and Sasuke" Y/N chirped as Katsumi frowned 'Isn't Kenji, Father's informant. What's going on?'

"So what happened?" Katsumi asked trying not to sound suspicious. Y/N looked up at her sister who was calmly walking, checking her surroundings "He asked to be friends with me. When I was about to say yes Sasuke interrupted and dragged me away" 

Katsumi giggled as she muttered "Nice job, Sasuke." Y/N blinked not hearing her sister "What?" Katsumi looked down as she smiled "Nothing!!" 

"Nee San, will you train me tomorrow?" Y/N asked in a hopeful tone. Katsumi grinned "Sure!!" Y/N squeaked "Really!!! Yeah"

 Y/N jumped as she let go of her sister's hand and she thought 'I will brag to Sasuke tomorrow'

Katsumi's expression suddenly became grim "Remember Y/N, We Shirazaki's are a fighter. We are a survivor, and sometimes you will face difficulties, we'll get through anything, any challenge people throw at us. You'll Find your strength in Pain."

Y/N blinked owlishly at her sister not comprehending a single word as Katsumi looked down at the small 6 year raven head "You will understand it one day, I will always love you" Y/N nodded her head still not understanding but did not want to pester her.

'If somehow I am not with you, if our plan does not work, just stay strong. Fight through the pain...I am sorry ' 

Katsumi smiled sadly as she looked at Y/N who skidded happily as they reached their home parting their ways as she tucked her to bed. 

She went to her room preparing her bed as she sighed rubbing her temples  'How long will these days last!!'

She said her thoughts too early as an ANBU appeared near her window kneeling.

"Katsumi Taichou, Danzo Sama has requested your presence" (A/N ━ 'Taichou' - Captain)