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'…Daiki…'
Curled up in his bed, arms around a large, lush and soft pillow - Sasuke's face was set in a deep frown. Contemplative, bewildered, annoyed, satisfied…curious.
He couldn't at all decide how to feel.
So much had happened since he turned up for the final round of the Chunin Exams yesterday. From the attempt at an invasion from Orochimaru, to Daiki destroying him in response and all of his allies, and all of his forces. To Daiki being crowned as Hokage for all to see.
…And perhaps, the most perplexing of them all.
He rolled over, looking at the mirror on the far side of his bedroom and channelled chakra into his eyes. Onyx swirled into red, and then three spinning tomoe converged and spiralled, forming a lotus pattern.
The mangekyou sharingan.
Daiki had awakened it in him. Knew exactly how to do so, somehow. But, that made no sense, 'You have to kill your best friend to awaken the mangekyou, that's what Itachi said.' Sasuke thought.
…So was that a lie all along?
He was not sure whether to be supremely grateful for Daiki somehow managing to awaken these eyes for him, or annoyed at him. On the one side, he was stronger, far stronger than he was yesterday. The awakening of the mangekyou sharingan, had enhanced his physical abilities. It would taken months of further training to advance to the point he was now.
And on top of that, he could feel them. Techniques, jutsu, whatever. Two of them. The names and how to use them whispered in his mind.
Amaterasu.
Blaze Style.
He had no idea what they were, he just knew, they were powerful. Usually, he would have doggedly pursued using them, trying them out. But, after everything that happened yesterday, he was just so tired.
Even now, despite having rested all day, and never even having to fight yesterday at all, he still felt mentally exhausted.
His mind kept going back to everything Daiki revealed to him yesterday. The Akatsuki, the annihilation of not only his clan, but the Senju and the Uzumaki. The Sage of Six Paths…The Juubi.
'Is…is that what Itachi is truly after?' He couldn't help but wonder what that evil man truly desired.
Even worse now, not only was Naruto the jinchuuriki of the Kyuubi, but it had been revealed to all that Daiki was the Jinchuuriki of the Sanbi. His brother would be targeting his teammate and his best friend.
His best friend…and his…
'Godbrother?' Sasuke's face scrunched up. It was so weird, to realise just how connected he and Naruto actually were. He didn't even realise he'd had a godmother.
But then if Naruto's mother was his mothers best friend, and she was murdered by a member of their own clan…
He could understand.
He did not even know what kind of things he'd think if one day Itachi just appeared out of nowhere on what was to be a happy day, and killed Daiki. But his chest ached, both at the thought, and at what his mother must have lost too.
'My family…has suffered too much….' he blinked away angry tears that dared to form.
He let the chakra fade from his eyes, before rolling back over and staring up at the ceiling with a sigh, 'I should get up.' he thought.
It was Daiki's coronation today. In an hour and a half, he would officially be sworn in as the Hokage in front of the entire village.
He should go support him.
But it'd be annoying.
Daiki was going to be loud and boastful for sure. He had the biggest stage to strut like a peacock on. And the village as a whole, had borne a massive infatuation with him.
He should know, the annoyances were partying all night long. Still partying even. It was times like this he cursed himself for moving out of the Uchiha district to this penthouse apartment in the middle of the village.
And given how much Daiki was going to play it up, he'd just incite even further celebrations. If nothing else, the fool was oddly charismatic. Which was a pain, because there was going to be even more noise!
'Nope.' Sasuke decided. He was not going. In fact, right now he was cursing himself for never learning the sealing arts.
He knew from Daiki himself that using them to block sound was well within capabilities of anyone even slightly trained in the art.
'Note to self, learn some seals, make silencing seal to give myself peace and quiet from loud fools.' he decided.
He was broken from his thoughts, as he heard a knock on his door.
'That better not be some girl again.' he groaned.
He rolled out of his bed, grabbing his clothing from the top of the drawers beside his bed, and pulled them on as he made his way to the door.
If it was another annoying girl, he wasn't going to bother letting them see him shirtless…again. For whatever reason, it made them act like mad rabid dogs.
Could they not take a hint?
'At least Sakura has given up and focusing on Daiki now, thank whatever gods are listening. Now if only Yamanaka would join her.' he thought as he made it to his door, before unlocking it and pulling it open.
And found himself looking at a brown haired anbu, "...Yes?" Sasuke asked with a sigh.
He already knew this was going to be bothersome.
"Hokage-sama desires your presence." the anbu replied.
…Of course he did.
"What one?" he asked, rhetorically. There was only one that would send an anbu agent to pick him up.
And it was not the much less annoying older one.
"Godaima-sama." The anbu stated.
'Of course it is.' Sasuke sighed in defeat. Well, he supposed he could at least chew him out now for using him as a distraction for Orochimaru. It didn't really bother him mind you, it was incredibly smart even.
But it was Daiki, so he would do so regardless.
After locking his door, he let the Anbu direct him to where he was supposed to go. And surprise surprise, it was the Hokage Tower.
Not.
Along the way, he noticed the streets were full to the brim with people, as if a massive festival was in session. And already a huge swathe of people were meandering about the huge open square outside the Hokage Tower.
What was truly surprising however, was when he found Naruto impatiently waiting outside the Hokage's office, alongside another anbu agent.
"Sasuke, so you got called to!" Naruto pointed at him as he approached.
He resisted the urge to groan again. There was no Kakashi, nor Sakura. Which meant just him and Naruto…and Daiki. Which meant, this would no doubt something relating to the Akatsuki or bijuu.
What bombshells was Daiki going to drop on him today and turn his world upside now? He almost about turned and left.
He was already reeling from the crap he learned yesterday.
"Hn." he settled on replying with.
There, that should do it.
"Bastard." Naruto huffed and rolled his eyes. But, there was little heat to it. Even the blonde moron was a little burnt out it seemed.
Well, he couldn't blame him. Daiki just accomplished Naruto's dream after all. That was bound to hurt at least a little.
The two anbu nodded to each other, before the one beside Naruto knocked on the Hokage's office door
A moment later, Daiki's voice echoed through the door, "Send them in, and then make sure nobody bothers us."
"Yes, Hokage-sama!" both anbu snapped to attention, before one opened the door and gestured for he and Naruto to enter.
As soon as they did, the door was pulled shut behind them, and Sasuke found himself looking at Daiki reclining back in the Hokage's chair, the Hokage hat atop his head.
His feet were kipped up on the desk, and both of his hands were crossed behind his head as he relaxed like he owned the place.
Which he technically did now Sasuke supposed.
"Sup ladies?" Daiki gave them a lazy grin.
"Is that really how you're going to greet us, after the crap you pulled yesterday?" Sasuke scoffed, rolling his eyes.
"Shouldn't you call me Hokage-sama?" Daiki's grin grew.
"I never called the old man that, I ain't calling you it Daiki," Naruto scoffed himself, "Screw you."
Daiki just snorted at the disrespect, "Is that an offer?" he shot back, "Cuz if you plan on making your sexy jutsu permanent and becoming Naruko instead, I'll think about it."
"No!" Naruto reared back scrunching his face up in annoyance, "What the hell is with you and my sexy jutsu you weirdo? I'm not into dudes!"
"I'm just kidding," Daiki laughed waving him off, "Gorgeous as Naruko is, knowing it's still you under there makes it a complete turn off. You're not dating material."
Naruto's eyebrows twitched, "Says you! I'm totally dating material, and if I did I'd be the best girlfriend there ever was! Believe it!"
Sasuke palmed his face, "Naruto, you moron. He just dragged you into his pace…again."
Naruto blinked, before realising what he said and his face turned bright red, "Daiki, you're the freaking worst you know that?" he huffed, and just gave up, "Just….just forget I ever said anything!"
Even Naruto it seemed, wasn't stubborn enough to try and beat Daiki at his own game.
Sasuke didn't blame him, that was impossible.
Daiki was the worst.
Why was Daiki his best friend?
"Fine fine, I was just lighting things up a bit," Daiki shrugged and took his feet off of the table, before standing up. He walked around the desk to lean on the front of it, arms crossed, and his face turned serious, "This isn't exactly gonna be a light hearted little chit chat after all."
…Of course it wasn't. It never was when Daiki was serious. He actively preferred goofy boastful braggart Daiki, because at least it meant nothing was wrong.
"What do you mean?" Naruto tilted his head, "Aren't you just gonna brag about how awesome you are and that you're hokage now and rub it in? Also, fuck you by the way. I can't believe you're Hokage!"
It was a testament to how serious whatever he was going to bring up was, that Daiki didn't pounce on the other opportunity Naruto just left him.
"If I was going to brag about it and rub it in, I'd have come found you, not had you brought to my office." Daiki told him in return.
And Sasuke actually found himself blinking at his choice of words.
'My office'.
Somehow, that made Daiki being Hokage more real than anything else. Daiki…with an office.
Of all the things that made it hit home, it was that.
It just, did not fit.
"Oh…alright," Naruto shrugged, before grinning, "So what is it then? You promoting us?"
Sasuke rolled his eyes, 'Idiot, Daiki wouldn't turn so serious and call us here alone like this just for something like that. And we didn't even get to fight in the third round ye-'
"Well, yes actually." Daiki replied.
Sasuke's eye twitched, 'I loathe you Daiki.'
"Hell yeah!" Naruto pumped his fist in the air, "Might not be Hokage yet, but Chunin I'll take it baby!"
"That's not actually the reason I called you mind you, but I am planning on promoting you both," Daiki shrugged, "You're both far too strong, and filled with too much potential for me to keep you as genin. Naruto, you're not going to be allowed to lead any teams for the time being though. You're going to have to go through some simulated training in leading teams, before I decide you're mature enough to lead genin."
Naruto's face scrunched in affront, "What the hell! That's bullshit!"
"Or you can stay a genin," Daiki shrugged and Naruto clammed up, "You're skilled and strong, and your on the fly strategy in battle is amazing. You're too head strong though. You'd rather stay and fight any enemy than run if the situation called for it. And that's fine when it's just you, but when you're leading a team and you're responsible for other peoples lives, that just can't happen Naruto. You need to learn how to be more pragmatic, before you're allowed to lead a team."
"Tch…" Naruto clicked his tongue, and looked away, relenting, "Fine…still bullshit though. Not mature enough to lead a team, but mature enough for you to want to bang me if I was a chick."
"If your brain reflected the size of your tits as Naruko, I'd give you this hat right now." Daiki snorted, reaching up and flicking the hat atop his head.
Sasuke shook his head as Naruto grumbled more. He should know by now, his perverted jutsu just made Daiki stronger, not weaker. And it was impossible to beat him with it, because he was simply too shameless.
'Chunin, huh?' he thought. Well, that was good he supposed, but he honestly didn't care much for his rank. "Enough with the jokes and banter, why did you really call us here?" Sasuke decided enough was enough.
If he just wanted to do this silly crap, he was going back home and crawling back into his bed.
He had brood-
Ruminating to do.
"Fine, fine," Daiki waved him off, "There's a lot to talk about, in regards to both of you actually."
"What about us?" Naruto raised a brow, "I don't get it. If it was just, it'd probably be about the Kyuubi and Sanbi right? But Sasuke's here too. That's why I thought it was about being promoted."
"That's stupid Naruto, if it was about promotions we wouldn't be the only ones here," Sasuke shook his head, "You weren't wrong in your first thought, this is definitely about the bijuu."
"Right on the money. There's quite a few I'll be promoting actually, though only a few of you will be cleared to lead teams to start with," Daiki replied, before turning his attention fully to Naruto, "There's a few things you've always wanted to know right?"
Naruto stiffened, "…Do you know?" he asked softly, and he went from grumbling, to almost desperate in a moment.
"Your parents and why you were chosen as the Kyuubi Jinchuuriki," Daiki said, standing up from the desk and walking over to place a hand almost comfortingly on Naruto's shoulder, "The old man, and Jiraiya that useless pervert know but don't think you're ready. But this bullshit leaving you wondering has gone on far too long, and you deserve to know, and deserve a whole lot more than just that. Your mothers name is Kushina Uzumaki, the last Jinchuuriki of the Kyuubi. And your fathers name is Minato Namikaze, the Yondaime Hokage."