Naruto: Passerby and Returnee

Chapter 429 "Last Will and Testament"

Hashirama, fearing he might hurt Sasuke, didn't bind him securely the first time, but the child easily broke free, avoiding Mikoto and charging towards them in a different direction, a dangerous glint in his eyes. Although this was a private clinic, there were other living people of flesh and blood in the building, and the child couldn't be allowed to run amok. Hashirama immediately increased the intensity, binding him more forcefully the second time. However, even tightly bound, even with his chakra rapidly draining, Sasuke didn't give up; a hint of fusion was already appearing in his fierce Sharingan eyes.

Tobirama couldn't stand it any longer. He took out a scroll, casually tore off the hastily sealed seal, and then shoved the unfolded scroll directly in front of those eyes.

“Uchiha Sasuke, you should be able to recognize his handwriting.”

The chakra that was about to erupt instantly deflated. Although Sasuke stared expressionlessly at the words on the scroll, his hands, under the Wood Release technique, were already clenched until they bled. Seeing that the boy had calmed down, Hashirama sighed and released his restraints. Sure enough, the boy snatched the scroll and retreated to a corner, a position where he could attack or defend.

He still hadn't let his guard down.

[This could be considered a will, but I'll probably return in another way, so this should be seen as an "emergency plan." There are two versions: one for Sasuke and the other for "Hui." Please don't peek at the different parts!]

Seeing the bolded "Do Not Peek" sign, Sasuke's tense emotions relaxed slightly. Normally, he would have laughed at those words, but now... he couldn't bring himself to laugh.

Sasuke, I'm sorry! I'm so sorry! I know the circumstances under which you saw this scroll, but don't blame yourself. I should have died a long time ago, but I was barely kept alive by Kurama.

You know, my chakra is ridiculously high, even my own body can't handle it. When I was a kid, I thought this situation would gradually improve after I trained my body like crazy, but I never expected that my chakra would grow along with my body. No matter how hard I try, my body can't keep up with the growth of my chakra.

Therefore, my death was inevitable, but everyone in Beichen really wanted me to live.

Of course, Sasuke, if you knew, you would definitely want to, but I really can't bear the pain that's getting worse every moment.

Sasuke, don't doubt what you've seen. Aunt Mikoto and Uncle Fugaku are real. I summoned them back the day after the massacre. I know that the Impure World Reincarnation technique is an insult to the dead, but I truly believe their lives shouldn't have ended that day. They prepare gifts for you every year on your birthday and visit you from afar every now and then. They have never stopped loving you.

I'm so sorry, Sasuke. It was my decision to hide their return from you. I deceived you when I was closest to you, and I stole so much care that should have been yours. I selfishly want to give you my remaining life, and I hope you will be the one to call me back.

Your summons is not meant to disturb me. Our story has only just begun. Use the Impure World Reincarnation on me without any burden.

I almost forgot, Kurama actually has a very good temper, he's just a little stubborn. Just give him a few compliments and he'll be fine. You guys should get along well!

Reading this "last will and testament," Sasuke's emotions were polarized; he felt so overwhelmed he wanted to scream. This fool, despite his poor health, had accompanied him on adventure after adventure, even unleashing his most powerful techniques at Hozuki Castle. And while fighting alongside him, Naruto's shadow clones had been dealing with rampaging tree roots on the continent, pushing his potential to the limit. And yet, Naruto was still thinking of apologizing to him over and over again, treating his life so carelessly.

Does he need to apologize? They've known each other for ten years. Don't you really believe he can figure out why he kept it from you?

He was too weak, so weak that he would become a weakness for his family and reveal secrets that had to be hidden. That's why they put him in the safest place and kept pushing him to grow.

He was both angry and heartbroken, so much so that he gradually curled up, shrinking into a ball against the wall. It was as if he had returned to his childhood, powerless against the endless nightmares, and could only use this method to give himself a little sense of security.

And every time this happens, someone will barge into his room and offer to keep him company with a lame excuse.

“My child, my good child, it’s not your fault…” His mother walked to his side and gently hugged him as he curled up. Even though she didn’t know about the so-called plan, she understood that Naruto would never do anything useless.

The Uchiha lineage is incredibly bloody. As the clan leader's wife, how could she not know the conditions for awakening the Mangekyou Sharingan? This must be the most vicious curse in the world. Fugaku lost his right-hand man, Itachi lost his best friend, and now it's Sasuke's turn to lose one.

Is it only through suffering that the Uchiha clan can grow stronger?

The heavy atmosphere was shattered by the person who pushed open the door and barged in. Izuna's face was extremely gloomy. He slammed the door shut, stuck on the talisman to block out sound, and then strode menacingly to the emergency bed. His gaze softened slightly when it fell on the person lying on the bed. He raised his hand to his heart in a gesture of respect, and then his eyes flashed fiercely red, with three bright black lines spinning around.

"Which of you can explain this?"

Tobirama silently looked away, while Hashirama kept his head down; neither of them responded immediately.

Just as Izuna was about to erupt, the boy's hoarse voice broke the silence. Even though he was unwilling to let go, Sasuke raised his hand; he didn't want these people to start arguing in front of Naruto.

"There is also a part written for 'Hui' in this."

Hashirama moved, took the scroll, said thank you, and then opened the remaining part. This part was much simpler, filled with a businesslike tone, perhaps because Naruto believed his seniors wouldn't lose their temper over such a "small matter," as they were all people who had weathered many storms.

Please don't blame Sasuke. My body was already at its limit, as Hashirama and Tobirama clearly knew. This "death" was my choice, so please let me be willful this once.

The plan remains unchanged. Let Sasuke resurrect me using the Impure World Reincarnation technique. If the technique fails, the chakra remaining in Sasuke's body will be my continuation. At least until Akatsuki declares war, let them not discover that I am already dead.

This situation won't last long. I will definitely find a way back. Trust me.