Renkaji, his Kekkeigenkai active, drew the katana he had as someone approached him. The sword was in a defensive position as his senses heightened. The person, not hiding their presence, appeared before him as he stopped in a clearing. For the second time, he found himself caught off guard by his appearance. How did he always end up sneaking up on him?<br/><br/>"Itachi...... How the hell do you keep sneaking up on me?!" He demanded, a searing stab of emotional pain wracking his chest as his silver eyes met Itachi's red ones.<br/><br/>"Relax, I'm only here to offer you a chance to find your place." The elder Uchiha replied, not showing any surprise by his response, "Maybe even find a way to heal that shattered heart of yours."<br/><br/>"How exactly would you do that?!" He shouted, chakra irradiating his katana's blade.<br/><br/>___________<br/><br/>"I missed no one from the village." Sasuke said, lying a bit because he'd missed Draco but wouldn't admit it, "The hidden Leaf can burn for all I care."<br/><br/>He held Draco, stroking her hair as he remembered the times he'd spent with her. It was hard for him not to smile. She hadn't really changed at all. Of all the people in the Hidden Leaf, He really only missed Draco. Renkaji, whom he felt a sort of kinship with, was someone who he saw as a rival.