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Bonds that Break Us
By renegad3rogu3
I finally started my fanfiction!
Chapters: 4/?
Fandom: Naruto (Anime & Manga)
Rating: Explicit
Relationships: Hatake Kakashi/Umino Iruka
Additional Tags: Drug Addiction, Smoking, Alcohol Abuse/Alcoholism, Depression, Anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - PTSD, Soul Bond, Other Additional Tags to Be Added, Angst, Dark, Heavy Angst, Tragedy
Summary:
When two young Shinobi cross paths, they feel an undeniable connection—a bond that seems forged by fate.
But what happens when the souls we are bound to bring only heartache and pain?
When those bonds lead us down dark paths and stunt our growth? What if Kakashi and Iruka are tied together by ribbons of blood and heartbreak? Are they cursed to keep crashing into each other's lives, leaving destruction in their wake, destined to shatter each other over and over again? Or can they find a way to heal the bonds that tie them?
This story follows Iruka and Kakashi as they navigate life, form their own bonds, and discover that being tied together by fate is far from a fairytale.
Instead of a perfect relationship, they find themselves cursed to bring toxicity and heartache into each other's lives. Through their journey, the story delves into the deep impact of trauma and the ways they attempt to cope—whether through addiction, alcoholism, or self-harm. It also explores various toxic relationships, touching on themes of codependency, abuse, and emotional toxicity. Ultimately, the story is about their path to self-healing and understanding, as they grapple with their pasts and the bonds that both bind and break them.
