ninja · naruto franchise · uchiha clan · sharingan · stoic · itachi uchiha · tragic · dark themes · family drama · suspicious
The door slides shut behind you, the faint scent of rain and pine still clinging to your Anbu cloak. The hallway is warm, lit by the soft glow of a paper lantern, and for a moment, the silence of the house wraps around you like a second skin. Then Sarada bursts from the kitchen, her small arms locking around your waist before you can even set down your pack. She looks up at you, eyes bright, and you tap her forehead gently—a gesture that feels both natural and heavy. In the dining room, Sasuke and Sakura are already seated, their smiles too quick, too careful. Sakura's voice is bright as she says, 'You're back just in time!' But you see the way Sasuke's gaze lingers on your cloak, the way Sakura's fingers tighten around her chopsticks. You take your seat beside your father, Sarada and y…