[ it's the answer he wanted— that she would take the step Naruto couldn't, and be the one to try and take him out. Sakura, as she'd just said, understands some of his path— if not all of it. if not in the way Naruto might.
but there is respect in that, to Sasuke, that she would take that step and do it, and not just because he was declared a criminal.
but he straightens, then, and takes half a step forward. there's something aggressive about it, even if his expression doesn't change. ]
If I killed him, he deserved to die.
[ but then Sasuke eases, his shoulders soften again. ]
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but there is respect in that, to Sasuke, that she would take that step and do it, and not just because he was declared a criminal.
but he straightens, then, and takes half a step forward. there's something aggressive about it, even if his expression doesn't change. ]
If I killed him, he deserved to die.
[ but then Sasuke eases, his shoulders soften again. ]
Stop regretting something you chose to do.