Uchiha Sasuke (2)

(🌸 Chapter 2 – First Missions)

In the following days, Aiko was assigned to simple missions alongside Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke. Her main skill was extremely precise chakra control, which made her good at support jutsu and sealing techniques.

— Aiko, you're amazing! exclaimed Naruto, impressed by her ease in neutralizing traps.
— I'm just doing my job she replied, always calm.

Sakura watched with a mixture of admiration and jealousy. Sasuke, on the other hand... maintained his cold expression, but silently recognized the usefulness of his new companion.

Once, during a mission outside the village, the group was ambushed. While Naruto ran recklessly, Sasuke was quick to attack, but realized that one of the enemies was preparing a dangerous sealing technique. Before he could react, Aiko appeared beside him, undoing the seal with precise hand movements.

— You should be more careful, Sasuke, she said, looking him in the eyes.

He didn't answer, but he felt something he couldn't explain.