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[yourhatred]

[Keeping his sharingan active constantly is more draining than usual. For now, Itachi has let his eyes revert back to their natural state, leaving him completely blind as he sits atop the rail of the bridge near the item shop.

He hasn't yet picked out a place to live, instead sleeping on the ground in whatever out of the way location seems the most comfortable at the time. At some point he's going to have to settle in somewhere. Perhaps after he's confronted his brother.

That can't be held off forever.

He's been turning a flat stone over in his hand, and now he tosses it out across the river. Even without his sight he can hear it skip at least three times on the water.]

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[yourhatred.livejournal.com]

[Seems there may be another ninja nearby. The presence is familiar, but Itachi doesn't acknowledge it yet. He keeps his head facing the water, but his ears remain open.]

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[nextgen-hokage.livejournal.com]

[What does he say? He should really strike up conversation, if only to get an idea of what to do with Sasuke, but... he really should do it on his own too. Maybe he could just give him a head's up!]

Sasuke was brought here.

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[yourhatred.livejournal.com]

[So it was Naruto, then.]

I know.

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[nextgen-hokage.livejournal.com]

[He knew? Does that mean...]

Did you run into him?

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[yourhatred.livejournal.com]

[Itachi tilts his head just a little toward Naruto.]

The journals. [Because he is a stalker does pay attention to that sort of thing.]

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[nextgen-hokage.livejournal.com]

He spoke on the journals!? [Flew right over his head.]

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[yourhatred.livejournal.com]

[Oh, Naruto. Itachi might be almost smiling at that. Almost.]

Not on purpose.

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[nextgen-hokage.livejournal.com]

[So it was an accidental entry? Maybe Naruto can still catch Sasuke through it!]

Um... Can you show me where?

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[yourhatred.livejournal.com]

[No, he won't even bother.]

Under you bed, apparently.

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[nextgen-hokage.livejournal.com]

[Oh. That.] ... R-Right.

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[yourhatred.livejournal.com]

I assume that didn't turn out as you'd hoped.

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[nextgen-hokage.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it really didn't.

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[yourhatred.livejournal.com]

He doesn't like being taken off guard.

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[nextgen-hokage.livejournal.com]

I know. I could tell back then.

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[yourhatred.livejournal.com]

So what are you going to do about it now?

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[nextgen-hokage.livejournal.com]

Take him off guard and get some answers from him.

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[yourhatred.livejournal.com]

[Itachi's lips are definitely quirking a little upward, now.]

No one will ever say Uzumaki Naruto wasn't stubborn to a fault.

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[nextgen-hokage.livejournal.com]

[Even though that could be taken as an insult, Naruto's taking it as a compliment. Booyah.]

Damn right! I'm no quitter!

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[yourhatred.livejournal.com]

[The smile vanishes, and he turns his head even further in the blond's direction.]

But you're still here.

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[nextgen-hokage.livejournal.com]

[That causes Naruto's grin to diminish as well.]

That doesn't mean I quit, 'cause I sure as hell haven't.

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[yourhatred.livejournal.com]

Hn.

[Itachi stands, facing Naruto even though he remains blind for the moment.] Haven't you?

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[nextgen-hokage.livejournal.com]

Hell no! [Not that Itachi could see it, but Naruto takes a step forward and points to himself.] I'll never quit!

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[yourhatred.livejournal.com]

Oh? I've seen very little proof of that since I arrived.

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[nextgen-hokage.livejournal.com]

[What can you see now, Itachi? Ohohoho!]

We've only run into each other twice!

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[yourhatred.livejournal.com]

In person.

I listen, Naruto-kun.