Two Paths (Sequel to Why Me)

Epilogue

Sorry for the wait guys! My internet hasn't been working well. I hope you like the epilogue but I kinda ran out of ideas towards the end so I think it sucks but enjoy ^^

It has been six years since the war with Obito and Madara. There is a new generation of shinobi but the ones that were in the war still remain. Most were forgotten but others were remembered. Either they lived successful lives as shinobi, lurk in the shadows, retired, or died.The new generation of Shinobi hear the wondrous stories of all the brave shinobi wanting to be as strong as them. The annual chuunin exams are once again upon the great Leaf Village.

The last time that they were held, the third Hokage was killed and the village was attacked. The genin who were in that exam are now all Jonin or higher never forgetting that day. Tsunade had retired just a year ago leaving a new younger man in charge; Naruto Uzumaki. He had proven to be an excellent leader and was recommended right away. One thing he wanted to do first was release Sasuke Uchiha from prison but took longer than he hoped. A whole year it took, and now he was to finally be released.

"Sasuke Uchiha, by the orders of the Hokage, you are to be released." A prison guard had said.

Sasuke got up from his bed and walked out of his cell. He was escorted out of the prison and handed into the hands of his brother Itachi. For a while they walked in silence until one spoke up.

"Does it feel good to be out of jail?" Itachi said.

"It feels different."

"Just wait til you get to the village. A lot has changed."

"Such as?"

"Well, I didn't think it could happen but the village is even happier and filled with life. Positive energy everywhere you go. There hasn't been an attack at all in years and have been no rouges from the village. It's amazing. It seems that the world is at peace for once. It's not perfect but better than it was." Itachi explained.

"Is Tsunade still the Hokage?"

"No, she retired a year ago."

"Who's Hokage now? Kakashi?"

"No, Naruto is."

"Figures,"

"He actually had competition. Even though everyone agreed to have him, he said he wanted everyone to have a chance at it. It was between him, Kiba, Kakashi, and Mariah."

The mention of Mariah made Sasuke's heart jump.

"Kiba volunteered while Kakashi and Mariah were recommended. They weren't very thrilled but had to do it. Mariah almost won but Naruto ended up winning. It was a tough vote between everyone."

"How is Mariah?" Sasuke asked hesitantly.

"Well...you'll have to see for yourself. No one really sees her, maybe a few times a month."

"Why?"

"She's busy with things."

"She probably has a kid with that Tadashi guy," he thought angrily.

"We're almost to the village, you'll see her soon. It has been six years so I bet you'll have a welcoming committee."

"Great," Sasuke replied sarcastically.

Once they arrived at the village, Itachi was right; all of his friends were waiting for him except for Naruto and Mariah. He received many hugs from them. Everyone looked much different. They all had aged throughout the years, new scars, and some girls were pregnant such as Ino and Hinata. Unlike them, Sasuke's look never altered thanks to his Uchiha genes.