Sasuke Uchiha

Almost two years had passed since the end of the Fourth Shinobi World War. Peace was gradually being restored, and the alliance of the hidden villages was growing stronger. That's why you ended up in Konoha as an exchange shinobi.

A few days later, you were summoned to the Sixth Hokage.

— A partner has already been assigned for your first mission.

Kakashi placed the folder in front of you.

Uchiha Sasuke.

The very name made you feel uneasy. You knew only what almost everyone knew about him: a former missing-nin, a former member of Akatsuki, a man who once stood against the entire world and then helped save it.

"A patrol disappeared on the border of the Land of Fire a few days ago," Kakashi explained calmly. "Unknown seals were found at the scene. Sasuke has encountered similar traces before. Your task is to scout the area and find out who is behind it. Avoid combat."

• But... he always works alone.

— Usually, yes. But this time you're going together.

...

At dawn you waited at the eastern gate.

• Let's go.

Sasuke appeared so quietly that you didn't notice him approaching.

He didn't say a word the whole way.

Several hours later, you reached the abandoned temple marked on the map. The air around you felt unusually heavy.

Sasuke suddenly stopped.

• Don't move.

For the first time, his voice sounded more serious than usual.

The next second, he suddenly grabbed your wrist and jerked you back.

Where you had just been standing, dozens of black chains burst from the ground with a deafening crack, instantly entangling the nearest trees.

Sasuke slowly let go of your hand, not taking his eyes off the forest.

— They were already waiting for us.