Chapter 14 : Friends
In Iruka's class, Haruto flipped through the textbook bored, eyes blank. His thoughts: What is Itachi doing now...?
Naruto leaned over. "Boss, Sasuke's been acting weird lately."
Haruto blinked, returning to reality. "What's wrong? Did you notice something?"
Naruto scratched his head. "He's been absent-minded. Doesn't even argue with me anymore. It's... off."
After class, Haruto found Sasuke. "Sasuke, what's going on with you lately?"
Sasuke hesitated, then slowly spoke. "Mom and Dad are acting strange. Itachi's... colder. I asked them what's wrong, but they won't tell me. I have a really bad feeling, Haruto."
Haruto sighed inwardly. Adults always think kids don't understand. But kids are the most sensitive.He forced a smile. "Don't think too much. Maybe Itachi had a fight with your parents or something."
Even Haruto didn't believe what he just said. You can't tell him the truth. Not yet. Otherwise, Itachi's efforts would be wasted.
Sasuke smiled slightly. Haruto stared at that smile. Maybe that's the last time I'll ever see it.
One morning, Sasuke didn't come to school. Haruto knew. It's happened.
News spread like wildfire. The Uchiha clan—exterminated. Only one survivor: Uchiha Sasuke. The killer—his older brother, Uchiha Itachi.