Sasuke’s Betrayal???

[The End]

As the final words of the video appeared in the sky, the ninja world was left feeling unsatisfied, still immersed in the unfolding events.

"It's over. It's finally over. I regret how I cursed Uchiha Itachi before. Back then, I was a damned fool."

"I think I understand Itachi's actions a little now, but I still can't comprehend how he felt when he killed his own family and parents. What was going through his mind?"

"Sigh… Danzo, damn it! Just thinking about him makes me furious!"

"Now I get it. It was all because of Danzo. Everything happened because of him. Damn it! Uchiha Itachi was fine, and he was forced into this. I can't take it anymore!"

"Damn it, even in Kirigakure, we can't stand by and watch this. Danzo is worse than scum—worse than Rasa!"

"Our village in Kumogakure agrees—Danzo is filth!"

"Anyone with connections strong enough to assassinate Danzo? Every time I hear his name, I get mad!"

"And you Konoha people aren't innocent either!"

Root Headquarters

Danzo watched the uproar with a dark expression. Since when did these common fools think they could trample on his authority?

"These idiots don't understand anything. Everything I've done has been for Konoha. How could they call me some kind of villain?" Danzo muttered coldly. To him, the Uchiha were outsiders and a dangerous threat.

They had to be eradicated.

In Konoha

"Sasuke… What did Uchiha Sasuke say at the end? He wants to destroy Konoha? Is he really planning to rebel?"

"I feel deeply sorry for what happened to Uchiha Itachi, but Sasuke…"

"What? Uchiha Sasuke wants to kill us? What a joke. Typical Uchiha behavior!"

"Hah! Konoha, you're unbelievable. Sunagakure says 'Ha-ha.'"

"You forced his brother into this, and now you expect him to forgive you? Anyone would want revenge!"

"If it were me, there'd be no tears left to cry—it'd be a bloodbath!"

"That… that was Danzo's doing! What does it have to do with us regular villagers? We didn't know anything!"

"You call yourselves villagers? Shut up, all of you! You're just a pack of ignorant dogs!"

[Somewhere in Konoha]

In a dimly lit part of the village, Sasuke ran swiftly, his bag slung over his shoulder. Tears welled up in his crimson Sharingan, glowing eerily in the darkness.

"Hate me, and live on in misery. Then awaken the same eyes as mine and come find me…"

"Forgive me, Sasuke. This will be the last time."

Every time Sasuke thought about Itachi's final words, his Sharingan throbbed with an almost unbearable sensation.

"Uchiha Sasuke, where are you planning to go?"

Suddenly, several figures appeared in front of him, blocking his path. They were members of the ANBU.

Sasuke remained silent, his gaze cold and piercing.

"Not talking? Then come with us," one of the ANBU members said, stepping forward with the others.

In an instant, Sasuke erupted. The tomoe in his Sharingan spun rapidly, radiating an otherworldly light.

Genjutsu!

The ANBU froze where they stood, their expressions blank. Moments later, they collapsed to the ground.

With a cold snort, Sasuke quickened his pace.

His Sharingan, now enhanced to its three-tomoe form, had grown stronger, especially with the chakra amplification granted by the events in the sky. Ordinary ANBU couldn't stop him now.

And more than that…

His eyes were evolving. They were heading toward something unimaginable—toward the Mangekyo Sharingan.

After several encounters, Sasuke stood atop a giant tree just outside Konoha. He gazed back at the village, his expression devoid of emotion.

His eyes, however, burned with killing intent.

"I will destroy everything here!"

"I swear it!"

[In the Hokage's Office]

The Third Hokage stared at the crystal ball on his desk, watching the scene of Sasuke using genjutsu to defeat the ANBU before leaving Konoha. With a deep sigh, he turned away.

"Lord Third," a voice called.

Kakashi arrived, having heard about Sasuke's departure. He had tried to stop him but was too late. By the time he reached the scene, all that remained were the ANBU, trapped in genjutsu. Sasuke had vanished.

Just as Hiruzen was about to speak, his eyes narrowed. On the crystal ball, he saw a figure with blonde hair chasing after Sasuke.

It was Naruto Uzumaki.

"Kakashi, I'm assigning you to retrieve both Sasuke and Naruto. This mission is yours!" the Third ordered firmly.

"Naruto's gone after him?"

Kakashi froze, his expression grim. He knew exactly what this could mean.

Naruto…

In Konoha

"Sasuke defected?"

Sakura's face turned pale, her expression one of disbelief. When she heard the news, it felt as though her world had crumbled.

[In the Forest Outside Konoha]

Sasuke moved quickly through the dense forest, his mind focused. But behind him, a figure with blonde hair was chasing him relentlessly.

With his Sharingan, Sasuke could sense the person's chakra and presence. It made him uneasy.

And so, one ran ahead while the other followed closely behind.

Eventually, after what felt like an eternity, they emerged from the forest into an open area. A massive lake stretched before them, with two giant statues towering over it.

Sasuke reached the head of the statue of Uchiha Madara first.

The figure behind him—Naruto—leapt to the top of the statue of Senju Hashirama.

"Sasuke! Are you running away from me?!"

Naruto shouted, his breath heavy, his voice filled with anger and frustration. It sounded almost like an accusation.

The scene mirrored the events from before, as though history was repeating itself.

Sasuke stood with his back to Naruto, then turned to face him. His eyes were filled with complexity as he spoke softly.

"Why… why are you following me?"

"What are you saying? We're teammates! As teammates, how could I let you leave like this?!" Naruto yelled, his voice resolute.

Hearing this, Sasuke's expression hardened, his voice low and cold.

"Go back."

"Then come back with me. If you don't, I won't go back either!" Naruto shouted defiantly.

Sasuke's eyes narrowed, his tone turning sharp.

"I have things I need to do. If you keep following me, I'll have no choice but to knock you out and leave you here for the others to take you back to Konoha!"