A month has passed since the false mission of Mana and the death of Natsukasa Shou. Naruto gave Mana a vacation for her to heal, Konohamaru too was given a vacation to heal, physically, mentally and emotionally. But Sasuke who was acting strange since their return, is now seated with his children in their back yard. Hikaru saw the disturbed look on Sasuke's face, she sighed and walked up to him. "Mio, why don't you and Kai go to Ichiraku's." Hikaru said. "Hai, Oka-san!" Mio and Kai said and runs to the door. "Why'd you do that?" Sasuke asked. "You're not yourself lately." Hikaru said sitting beside her husband, "What's wrong?" "Well... Mana doesn't need me anymore..." Sasuke said, "She's got Konohamaru to protect her." "Sasuke... what happened when you recued Mana?" Hikaru asked. "N

