Graduation from Academy

I was overwhelmed by shock and confusion. The stoic Itachi Uchiha, whom I had always seen as untouchable, had turned the examination into an emotional battlefield I hadn't anticipated. His touch was electrifying and disorienting, stirring a maelstrom of sensations within me. As our bodies pressed together, the intensity was almost unbearable. I felt a tumultuous blend of excitement and dread.

His lips on mine were a mix of urgency and precision, a feverish kiss that left me breathless and disoriented. The moment was a blur of heat and passion. When his hands began to explore, it was as if he was pushing boundaries I had never expected to confront. My initial thrill gave way to panic as I realized the line between a mere exam and a dangerous encounter was rapidly blurring. I struggled to regain control, pushing him away as his hands moved in ways that made my skin crawl.

Itachi's attempt to pull me back was met with an intervention from Shisui, whose appearance snapped me back to reality. As he dragged Itachi away, Akira-sensei's gentle, reassuring presence was a balm to my shattered nerves. Her soothing hand on my back, her murmured reassurances, helped to ground me amidst the chaos. Tears flowed freely down my face as I stumbled back towards the academy, overwhelmed by the storm of emotions swirling inside me.

At the academy, I changed my clothes, trying to shed the remnants of my transformed self and the haunting memories of what had transpired. "Congratulations, Sakura. You've passed," Akira-sensei said, her voice a quiet echo in the background of my tumultuous thoughts. I could only nod numbly, my mind too foggy to process her words fully. Little did we realize that the entire ordeal had been watched through the ever-vigilant Sharingan.

Returning home, the emotional weight of the day settled heavily upon me. I wrestled with the unsettling mix of desire and fear that had surged through me during the encounter with Itachi. The Gamer's Mind could handle high-pressure battles, but it felt utterly inadequate in navigating the emotional landscape I now faced. I dreaded facing Itachi again, knowing that he would easily see through the facade I had to maintain.

As I stared into the mirror, trying to compose my expression, my thoughts were consumed with the impending reality of the day's events. Naruto was expected back any moment, and I needed to be strong for him. We had spent the last weeks in our own bubble, building pillow forts and fighting imaginary pirates. Now, I had to face the harsh truth of what had happened.

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Graduation day arrived with a mix of relief and dread. The team assignments were imminent, and I braced myself for the moment. Naruto's antics with Mizuki had landed him in trouble, but he was comforted by his mother's embrace. As we awaited the team assignments, I struggled to focus on the present, lost in a swirl of memories and emotions.

When the team assignments were finally announced, they followed the canon as expected: Team 7 (Sasuke Uchiha, Sakura Haruno, Naruto Uzumaki), Team 10 (Ino Yamanaka, Shikamaru Nara, Chouji Akimichi), and Team 8 (Kiba Inuzuka, Shino Aburame, Hinata Hyuga). Relief mingled with apprehension as I awaited further developments.

The arrival of Kurunei-sensei and Asuma-sensei with Itachi Uchiha marked a jarring turn of events. Kurunei-sensei called, "Team 8 with me," while Asuma-sensei directed, "Team 10 with me." The unmistakable voice of Itachi commanded attention: "Meet me at the training ground."

Naruto and Sasuke's excited exclamations of "Ni-san!" were a sharp contrast to my stunned silence. I felt as if the world had tilted off its axis. The familiar faces of my friends and the weight of my own turbulent emotions made the situation even more overwhelming.

I stood there, grappling with my feelings, as the reality of Itachi's unexpected involvement loomed over me. It was a moment of profound uncertainty, where every decision seemed fraught with emotional complexity.

[LVL 17

CC: 37

INT: 42

WIS: 35

STR: 41

DEX: 25

SPD: 30

NIN: 12

TAI: 30

GEN: 65

FUIN: 0

YIN: 50

YANG: 30

VIT: 2000 (50/hr)

Points: 30

Total Chakra: 72,520]