Chapter 4: Rogue Ninjas

Their sixteenth birthday had come and gone, and with it, Naruto and Sasuke's lives had taken a dramatic turn. As they sat in the dimly lit ramen shop, discussing their latest mission, a group of masked ninjas burst in, surrounding them. The leader, a towering figure with a scar above his left eyebrow, sneered at them. "You're coming with us," he growled, his voice dripping with malice. Naruto and Sasuke exchanged a wary glance, their instincts on high alert. They had been warned about a potential threat to the village, but they had never expected it to escalate this quickly. As they were dragged away, they stumbled upon a hidden document, detailing the village's intentions to execute them for their perceived "crimes." The words blurred together on the page, but the message was clear: they were to be killed. Panic set in, their hearts racing as they realized they had to escape. Utilizing their ANBU skills, learned during their training before they ran away, they broke free from their captors and made a run for it. The village was in chaos, the streets filled with shouting villagers and fleeing ninjas. Naruto and Sasuke navigated the crowded alleys, their senses on high alert as they dodged and weaved through the chaos. As they ran, their breathing grew ragged, their lungs burning from the exertion. They finally reached the outskirts of the village, where they collapsed against a tree, gasping for air. "We have to get out of here," Naruto panted, his eyes scanning the surrounding area. Sasuke nodded, his face set in a determined expression. "We can make it to the forest. We can survive there." As they made their way into the dense woods, the silence between them grew thicker, like a palpable fog. Naruto couldn't shake the feeling that their lives were about to change forever. The forest was dark and foreboding, the trees looming above them like sentinels. They walked in silence, their footsteps quiet on the forest floor. It was Sasuke who finally broke the silence, his voice low and rough. "I'm sorry, Naruto. I'm sorry I got us into this." Naruto turned to him, his eyes shining with determination. "You're not alone, Sasuke. We're in this together." As they continued on, the trees seemed to close in around them, casting deep shadows that made it difficult to see. But they pressed on, their bond growing stronger with every step. The days turned into weeks, and the weeks turned into months. They survived on berries and stream water, their bodies growing lean and wiry. But despite the hardships, their feelings for each other continued to grow. One night, as they huddled together for warmth, Naruto caught a glimpse of Sasuke's bare skin. The sight sent a shiver down his spine, and he felt a strange, fluttering sensation in his chest. Sasuke noticed Naruto's reaction and froze, his eyes locked on Naruto's. For a moment, they just stared at each other, the only sound the rustling of the leaves. As they navigated their new life as rogue ninjas, Naruto and Sasuke's emotions intensified. They started to notice each other's bodies more, and their reactions became more pronounced. A sensual massage gone wrong led to a passionate kiss, marking the point of no return. Their romance blossomed, and they became intimate, with Naruto taking the top role and Sasuke submitting. But as they explored their newfound love, they knew that their lives were far from over. They had to confront the village, clear their names, and find a way to live their lives together, free from persecution. For now, they had each other, and that was all that mattered. As they lay together, wrapped in each other's arms, Naruto knew that he would do anything to protect Sasuke, to keep him safe. And Sasuke, his eyes locked on Naruto's, knew that he felt the same way. They were in this together, forever and always.