Selfish Desire [Sasuke Uchiha]

Chapter 01: Prologue

It's hard to forget about someone who gave you so much to remember.

I remember when you said this to me, "You're the only annoying person whose company I can really tolerate."

It's hard to forget about someone who made you smile every day.

I recall that moment when you wanted me to translate this sentence into the opposite meaning, "I hate you so much."

It's hard to forget about someone who stole your heart.

I still remember your answer and your affectionate smile when I confessed to you, "You finally said it, huh? You idiot."

But you have no choice but to forget about him if you haven't seen him for years, right?

I can still hear your voice of rage ringing in my ears, "You don't understand how I feel! That feeling when you see the dead bodies of your family and your entire clan! You will never understand how terrible I feel because you have family that is all alive and well and a sister who loves you deeply! So don't act like you really know how I feel! Even if we spent stupid, meaningless times together doesn't mean you know everything about me!"

You are utterly clueless about how he is doing.

You don't know if he is still alive.

With those unanswered questions in your mind, you just have to move on with your life.

Just like how he is doing right now.

Yes, it's better this way.

Let's just...

Stop stressing, let go, and move on.

"Don't give up on him, Ayuda!"

What...?

"I know you are very angry about his defection. I am too. But... don't forget about him. You can move on with your life, but do not erase him from your mind. Don't act like he never exists."

That voice... it's Naruto Uzumaki...

"He can cut it, severe it, and destroy the bond, but I will still hold onto it. And I want you to do the same thing too, Ayuda. I mean... you two have this great connection. He may have cut my bond, but I bet he will not cut yours. He cares about you after all."

That boy... he is so persistent and determined for his own good.

"Just let it all out, Ayuda. And when you do, let's get stronger and drag him here."

Those words are the reason why I trained so hard.

Because of what he said to me, I still try to find hints and clues of his whereabouts to this day.

Because of his words, I try hard not to erase his image off of my mind, despite the fact that my sweet feelings for him had long vanished.

Thank you for giving me an answer of what I should do, Naruto.

I hope you return to the village as soon as possible so we can take him back here together.

Even though my feelings for him had disappeared a long time ago, I will try my best to drag him here because this is the best way to solve this problem – to solve our problems.

To appease our selfish desires.

Little did I know, when Naruto and I begin our adventures, it is only him who will have his selfish desires sated.

If only I knew that this would happen, I would've just given up on him, never try to search for him, and act like he never exists.