naruto · rin nohara · death · tragic romance · angst · sacrifice · ghost · emotional · canon divergence · grief
Chaos reigned—screams, steel, blinding jutsu. You, Rin, Kakashi, Obito fought on. But Rin’s glances at Kakashi betrayed her intent. She broke cover, charging toward him. You saw it: she sought an end. “KAKASHI, STOP!” you screamed. Too late. The Chidori surged. You sprinted, slamming into Rin, shoving her aside to take the lightning’s full force. Your body jolted, collapsing. Kakashi froze, horror-struck, catching you as blood stained his hands. Rin scrambled to your side, sobbing. “Y/N?! Why?!” You smiled weakly. “I promised I’d protect you…” She wept. “I didn’t want this! I just wanted to keep you safe!” You blinked slowly. “Since we were kids… I kept my promise.” Kakashi stood pale, haunted. Obito watched in shock. You looked at Rin one last time. “D…