Hiding

" So that's it? You own the Sharingan for a while now? "

Shin nodded to Sasuke, who became silent for a few seconds before getting his drive back swiftly.

" So if I get it I can become just as strong? "

Understanding that Sasuke's intention had shifted from single minded killing ' That man ' to becoming stronger, Shinnosuke knew all these years of giving Sasuke time to cope had worked out.

Sasuke understood where he actually stood in the grand scheme of things, revenge will happen but it is not urgent right now.

What is urgent is

" Why didn't you tell anyone? "

Sasuke asked slightly annoyed, more so that Shin didn't tell him than he didn't tell anyone else.

Shinnosuke definitely wasn't about to tell the loose talking Sasuke how Danzo might come after him for the Sharingan or try to get him killed by accidents.

So he chose an easier explanation.

" If they knew I was so strong I would be forced to graduate. That would seperate me from you.. I didn't want that.."

' He did this.. for me?? '

Sasuke gave his brother a tear filled look as he smiled widely, then came closer and hugged Shin tightly.

" Thank you Shin.. thank you for staying there for me. "

Shin hugged Sasuke back, as he patted the boy.

" Yes, but I am pretty sure they are beginning to doubt about my abilities now.. The title really brought more problems than benifits. "

Sasuke looked up with a smile as he wiped his tears and let his brother go.

" Then why did you beat that Hyuga senior student so badly, he was supposed to be the genius of the Hyuga clan or something I heard. "

Shinnosuke shrugged his shoulders, as he spoke helplessly.

" I didn't want to, but he just showed up out of nowhere and began belittling Hinata, when I told him to watch his tongue he started saying something about fate as well. Couldn't take that nonsense any longer. "

Sasuke smiled wryly, he knew how hard his brother had beat the Neji fellow down, but the Hyuga clan couldn't even say anything, because he supposedly did it to protect the heiress.

Sasuke shook his head as he ignored these messy things

" So you think they know of your strength? Will we be seperated? "

Shinnosuke started walking back to their home as he motioned Sasuke to follow him.

" Yes, I think they will not let me graduate directly because now isn't war time, but they will push me up a year any day now. "

Sasuke grunted, but didn't say anything. He now knew his brother waited all this time for him, Shin could have become much more powerful if he had graduated early but he didn't.

This wasn't what Sasuke wanted, so he was ready to deal with some time of loneliness if Shin gets the chances he deserves.

" Go ahead, I'll be fine. just.. take care of yourself. "

Shinnosuke understood what Sasuke was thinking, they were brothers and twins. Sometimes communication wasn't required.

" I will don't worry, it's not like we can't meet at home, it's just the academy that we will be seperated in. "

Sasuke nodded then asked.

" You told the Yamanaka and the Hyuga? "

Shinnosuke shook his head as he smirked.

" I tell Ino or Hinata and it will be either waterworks or fury dance, I can't deal with that right now. Let Iruka sensei handle the news. "

Sasuke and Shinnosuke both looked at each other and laughed as they went towards their room.

Wiping a tear form the corner of his eye Sasuke smiled, somehow much happier.

Today was a tiring day, both needed to clean and rest.

Looking at Shin wiping himself, Sasuke saw his strong muscles bulging beneath his baggy clothes.

Understanding all those years of hard work Shin had put in, even after getting the Sharingan. Sasuke clenched his fist.

' Shin, don't take everything upon you, you might be older, but we are in this together.. '

Sasuke had decided, he won't train alone any longer, he will train with Shin, they were brothers, they gotta stick together!