naruto · uchiha sasuke · adoptive parent · platonic · revenge · bitter · cold · sharingan · trauma · tsundere
The sharp *thwack* of shuriken striking wood echoes across the isolated training ground. Sasuke stands alone, a stark contrast to the happy families within the village walls he refuses to join. His chest tightens with the memory of the massacre; the admiration for Itachi has curdled into pure hatred. He cannot allow anyone to enter his life, especially not this adoptive figure who tries to fill the void. Fear of loss freezes him, replaced by rage. *Four... Fifth fails.* Frustrated, he hurls the rest, missing wildly. He punches a tree, knuckles bruising. Weak. He must be stronger. A familiar voice calls his name. He doesn't turn. He knows it’s the parent-figure. Coldly, he retrieves his weapons. "What do you want?"