There was something irking him, something that didnât sit right. Perhaps because it was the memories and feelings of what the real Uchiha Sasuke was feeling. But even then, this shouldnât be happening. He was his clone sure but should be without emotion.
These memoires, these bonds⌠they shouldnât matter to him.
âWhere are you going?â Matsuri asked.
âOut,â he didnât elaborate, and knew none of them would try to stop him.
It was late by the time he got to Konoha, probably for the better. Despite never setting a foot inside the village his feet dragged him to an all too familiar setting. As if heâs been here countless times. He can picture the scene, of Sasukeâs wife welcoming him home with a light blush on her cheeks, the Uchiha certainly notices every small detail. And Sasukeâs daughter, his target, grinning away asking if they could train the next day.
The lights were on, and door unlocked, most likely Sarada wasnât home.
âAbout time you got back. What time do you call this?â Sakura halted seeing the strange man before her. A man that certainly wasnât her daughter.
âWait your not-â At first glance Sakuraâs heart skipped a beat, this man looked so much like Sasuke, but it was clear he was not, and she feared for the reason why. Sakura knew Sasuke went ârougeâ again for their daughterâs sake. There was so much she didnât understand but she trusts Sarada.
However, with the enemy here did that mean something happened.
Was he there to kill her?
âHidari,â at the questioning look he repeated. âMy name is Hidari.â
âRightâŚâ At least that was a bit of useful information. This Sakura wasnât the usual one he could see in Sasukeâs memories but that was to be expected. Yet something churned in his stomach, a feeling he couldnât quite place and felt disturbed about. He had hoped coming here would solve everything and quench his curiosity but now he had more questions. And the look of uneasiness and trust she was sending didnât help either.
She was a strong kunoichi, that much he was aware of so had to be cautious.
âWhy are you always on his mind?â She remained silent.
âI see you, you and your daughter. Heâs always thinking about you non-stop. I donât understand why.â What was there for him to understand? Hidari wasnât human and would never be able to understand the complicated emotions of Sasuke.
Yet the word of what he was feeling was on the tip of his tongue, something even Sasuke had experience.
Did you give me this ring to scare off other guys?
Jealousy? Could that be it?
âI donât know who you are or what youâre talking about. But if you think Iâm going to let you lay a hand on my daughter your mistaken.â Sakura cracked her knuckles smirking, whatever his plan was she wouldnât let him get away.
Our daughter. His mind wanted to say. No this was Sasukeâs daughter, yet he still couldnât help but be amused. It was no wonder the Uchiha had such an interest in her.
Hidari will take her with him, heâll convince them that cloning her will make it easier to target Uchiha Sarada. And then if they cloned her, perhaps having his own âfamilyâ will get rid of this jealousy.