She never thought this would be her destiny, and to him, it is a start of something interesting.

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Spring's Cherry Blossom

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First Chapter: Me wa kokoro no kagami

(The eyes are the mirror to the soul)

[Preview

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"His royal highness, Emperor Uchiha Sasuke!"

A young man dressed in expensive robes came out in front of many aristocrats and noblemen. Today was the public announcement the whole country was waiting for. Behind him on the platform, 3 dignified men of the royal court stood to back him up. Since this once-prince-now-emperor Sasuke was a mere child, they are the ones who enlightened him till they decided it's finally the right time to make him Emperor.

His onyx eyes never showed any emotion but boredom. He grew up without his family. Thirteen years ago, his elder brother Itachi, the supposed Emperor was banished from their country for he aimlessly killed everyone in his clan. However, Sasuke, the only person who believes that his brother had a specific reason, was not yet considered during those times.

The three Sages, as they were called, are his guardians. The first one is Jiraiya, a known warrior from long ago and now a famous author of a series of novels. The second one is Tsunade, the only woman in the group. She was once a member of a great group of assassins who served the previous emperor. And finally, Orochimaru, a sly yet powerful sage who still, up to now, has a dark and mysterious character unknown to everyone outside the royal court.

"I'm not sure about this, Jiraiya. This announcement will shock the entire nation. I don't think Sasuke-dono's ready for this kind of thing!" Tsunade said. "Make him stop now."

"Relax," Jiraiya replied. "I know how you feel, that your baby boy Sasuke is now getting a wife means you'll be a granny soon! He's old enough to involve in, you know, that thing…"

She glared at him. "If this works, I'll definitely laud you. But beware if this dreary thing won't work."

"I'm pretty sure that the woman I picked for him will be the one on the throne next to him."

"What a confidence, Jiraiya!" she glanced at Orochimaru. "Hey, Oro, what do you think is proper?"

"Sasuke-dono must now have his wife. And if possible, an Empress for our nation." He answered.

Tsunade sighed. "Yeah right, you guys team off against me…"

Emperor Sasuke can hear the elders' conversation, and it kind of irked him. What are those old guys thinking? That I'm so capable? Geez, I never ever even touched a woman's hair before! He tried his best to compose himself.

The worst part is, an Emperor can never get back the words he's said.

I'm so dead now. Soon, this country will be at chaos… just like before…

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