Blood… blood is everywhere. Wherever you look, it's there. Headless bodies lie scattered across the ground like cabbages, abandoned without remorse or respect—as though they were nothing more than lifeless dummies. Heavy footsteps echo through the streets, each one seemingly the last movement they'll ever make. CLANG! The sound of metal striking metal fills the air, followed by tiny sparks, illuminating the grim scene.
"Never in my wildest dreams did I think a boy older than thirteen could do this…" A soft, condescending voice cuts through the chaos. It's the voice of a ninja, his eyes filled with malice yet tinged with deep-rooted wariness. "Massacring your entire clan… for what?"
"For peace," replied the boy, his voice steady, almost cold. He stood draped in black ninja attire, an Anbu mask concealing his face.
"Peace, you say?" The ninja scoffed. "Do you really think it's right to kill your own family and clan for the sake of this fleeting, treacherous peace? Huh?"
" for the leaf " the boy replied as he clashed
..............................
" huff hufff .... what was that" I woke up startled and confused.
My breath heavy, my heart racing. I blinked in confusion, staring at the ceiling above me, my mind slowly piecing together the nightmare—or was it a vision? What was that?
A meaningless dream just based on my unfounded fears or unfortunate future telling me that no matter what I do I won't be able to change my destiny of despair and darkness that I couldn't escape the darkness and despair that awaited me?
A sudden, loud knock on the door pulled me from my thoughts.
"Itaaachhhiiiiii ..... your breakfast will be cold if you don't wake up soon" Mikoto knocked on the door of my now personal room which I now regret taking since I started having these dreams from the day I insisted on having my personal room.
"Coming MOM"
I shouted as I jumped from my bed and went to open the door which my mom kept knocking to just annoy me.
" You can stop knocking on door some like a new maid who doesn't know how to behave " I said condescendingly as I almost pulled the door from it's hinges.
'Hmm… seems like using chakra to enhance my strength is coming along nicely,' I thought, impressed by the burst of strength I had used to yank the door open.
"Oh, sorry, Itachi-sama. I'll behave better from now on," Mikoto said, her voice dripping with sarcasm as she played along with my little tantrum.
"Hmph, you better learn fast. Otherwise, I'll be the one training you, and trust me, my training won't be fun,"I replied triumphly
One of my goals had always been to have a better relationship with my parents. It seemed to be going well with Mom, but with Father… it was a different story. He was always so busy. The only time he ever spent with me was during training, and even then, it was rare.
Mikoto raised an eyebrow at my triumphant expression, then did her universal "I'm done playing" gesture, signaling the end of our little game.
"Ow! Oww! Mom, sorry, sorry! I promise I won't do it again!" I yelped as Mikoto grabbed my ear, dragging me toward the dining table.
"Mmm… okay," she replied, her tone softening.
I rubbed my sore ear and glanced over at her. "Did Father go out?"
" No, today he is going to traing you our speacial jutsu"
" No today I am going to train you in our clans signature jutsu"
Two voice replied simultaneously one soft and one a bit rugged and rough but I was able to hear both of them clearly. I see ,I can distinctively understand both of the responses even though It should have been just noise because of overlap .
"The Fireball jutsu?" I humored them, though I already knew the answer. After all, it was the first jutsu every Uchiha clan child had to master to be officially part of the clan, to wear the clan emblem proudly on their back. Knowing Fire Release was essential for every Uchiha.
" Yes as expected of my boy " Father replied smilingly seemingly impressed by my knowledge.
I smiled back in response and saw mom smiling too from corner of my eyes.
This is what I want—these smiles, this family, this peace. I will protect them. This is my ninja way.