How strange it is, to be writing you now. For so long it was hard to think about my memories of you. Now though, I began thinking of who I was when you were still here.
Just a mere 8 year old child, Iām not sure Iād even been in the academy an entire year yet.
That was more than 10 years ago. Now, Iām 21. A lot has happened since the night of the massacre, many of which Iām not proud of. I had friends, but I made many mistakes. I hurt people I cared about. I abandoned my life in the village and became a criminal.
Through it all though, there are 2 people who kept insisting on me. That I was their friend, they loved me and wanted me home despite everything I did to them.
They were also my genin teammates, Naruto Uzumaki and Sakura Haruno.
Naruto is my best friend, though a complete moron. He saved me from myself all those years ago. Heās a strong shinobi, Iām certain soon heāll also become the hokage. We would always compete with one another during our training before I left, we still do. Heās a brother to me. I owe him in so many ways, I think all I can do is stand by and work with him to preserve the peace.
Then, thereās Sakura. Mom, Iāll tell you something that even Sakura doesnāt know.
After the massacre, the only person I felt anything like love towards, was her. I didnāt feel alone when she was around. Hell, I felt annoyed and bothered many times. But inside didnāt feel quite so empty. She wasnāt very strong but she was so full of life and joy.
I hurt her a lot though. Thatās something Iām still ashamed of. But she forgave me. She helped me more than anyone else.
A year ago she and I got married, Mom. A few weeks ago we had a baby. A little girl named Sarada. I never knew I could love someone as much as I love her.
Maybe thatās why itās easier to think about you now. Iām not alone. I have a family.
I think itās weird that you and my father and Itachi were never able to see how I ended up. But if you are watching from the other side; then I want you to know not to worry about me. Iām happy.
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