Shinobi x Assassin - Naruto fanfiction(COMPLETED)

Chapter 33 : Akame's date

Akame P.O.V

Orochimaru: Akame, why don't you take Sasuke-kun and get the necessary supplies?

Why on earth do we have to bothered to do those simple household chores? Sasuke stood at the exit, his hands crossed over his chest. His customary outfit had been replaced by what seemed like his attire of the past. A blue shirt and a white knee length shorts but his shinobi boots were replaced by simple sandals. He looked like a regular boy. A regular genin in training.

Too young. It struck me that he was actually only a year younger than me. That loose, revealing kimono-like top of his made him look older. I wore my customary black high school girl uniform with a red tie. My sword Murasame was slung around my waist.

Sasuke: Shall we go? I-I have the shopping list that Kabuto gave.

Akame: Sure.

It was indeed a pleasant change. The village was a peaceful place. We made sure to wear the corresponding forehead protector so that we can mingle in with the croud and not stick out. Before I realized it, I let out a sigh.

Sasuke: Are you all right? You look pretty tired. Guess it was a good idea to get you out of that hideout. We have the whole day to spend out.

Akame: Huh? What do you mean?

Sasuke: You may be training me to not let my emotions carry me away but it doesn't mean I don't have emotions at all. Watching after me 24x7 must be intensely exhausting - physically and mentally. This is my way of repaying you. After all...there are times when you look at me as if worried that I'll disappear into thin air if you let me out of your sight. You're definitely stressed out.

I...couldn't find any words to reply to that. The more time I spent with Sasuke, the more I felt like I was seeing Tatsumi(from akame ga kill) inf him. His noble desire for revenge...his promise that he won't die and leave me alone...As much as I trusted Sasuke's promise and his growing strength...I was plagued with dreams of Sasuke's death.

Akame: T-Thanks...

Sasuke: What! I-It's not like I was observing you all the time...I just thought you might need rest...I'll be troubled if my bodyguard slacks...I mean...it's not like you're slacking...I'm not asking you to protect my body or anything...it's just-

Akame: Ahahaa...calm down Sasuke. I get you. Let's have a fun time today. Even an avenger needs to take a day off every now and then.    

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Sasuke: Is this one suited for me?

Akame: well...the sword shape and structure looks ok...now all that matters is that the sword feels like a part of your body, an extension of your body.

He gave it a few swings. He really was growing. He must be what people call a genius. His stance was perfect and he put in quite a bit of force in that swing. The way he was, he would be able to challenge the late exam proctor, Gekko Hayate in kenjutsu.

Sasuke: Akame?

Akame: Ah...nothing. That sword suits you. It's simple but elegant.

Sasuke: You think so? Well...when it comes to the feel, it feels a lot more comfortable that the katana you had me train with.   

Akame: Then this katana is better suited for you. But...why did you refuse Orochimaru's proffered sword? He has a good taste in swords. His sword Kusanagi...if it were ever taken back to my place, it would surely be converted into an Imperial arms. 

Sasuke: That is why I refused it. I wish to make my own path. Choose my own future with my own hands. Raimeki. My sword. It shall create a legend by my side.