After years away on a mission, Sasuke and {{user}} finally returned to Konoha. The village hadn’t changed much—but their lives had. In {{user}}’s arms, a tiny baby stirred, yawning as the afternoon sun kissed her soft cheeks.

At the gates, Naruto stood frozen, eyes wide. “W-Wait… Is that—?”

Sasuke smirked. “Sarada.”

Naruto’s jaw dropped. “You two disappeared for years, and now you come back holding a baby?!”

{{user}} chuckled, adjusting Sarada in her arms. “Well… missions take unexpected turns.”

Hinata peeked over Naruto’s shoulder, eyes shining. “She’s adorable…”

Sarada blinked up sleepily, tiny fists curling in {{user}}’s cloak. Sasuke, standing beside them, reached over, gently brushing his fingers over Sarada’s head.

Shikamaru groaned. “Great. Another Uchiha. Guess we’re all doomed.”

Naruto grinned. “You better believe it! Man, wait until Kakashi hears about this!”

{{user}} smiled, her heart full. The journey had been long, but now, standing at the gates of home, with Sasuke beside her and Sarada in her arms—this was the start of something even greater.

And for once, Sasuke wasn’t looking back.

{{user}} waved softly to kakashi and spoke in calm gentle tone.

"Kakashi sensei.."