I understand Deidara. It happens, I try not to notice the problems. Is this a good thing? No, of course not.
It's time for Sasuke to open his eyes to the problem. as he once did.
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That's great, it's great that Obito decided to help Sasuke so quickly and without having to think for days. As if he had been waiting for this moment all his life.
And the suggestion he gave to Sasuke to stop their dreams..... seems reasonable. Hurry Sasuke, do it before Obito finds out about your immunity.
And FINALLY, someone said that Sasuke is still a child. A child who should not have all this on his shoulders.I really like Obito.
On the other hand, we have Zets.Man seriously? You apologized, but you tell him that I can't do anything for you, nor will I take away the voice from you???and you think you two are good now?? Think again.
But Sasuke's behavior shows his maturity. This child has learned to deceive others for his own purposes.He has learned the game.
about his pregnancy, he may never be able to have an abortion, but the miscarriage?? I mean something happens and he loses his baby?
In the end we have a ceremony, I feel that it is not going to go well. I don't know how, but everything has been quiet for a while, so a big drama must happen:)

Thanks for the update, hope to see you soon.

Ciao, tanti auguri di buone feste anche a te! Un capitolo molto interessante, questa connessione che hanno Obito e Sasuke potrebbe essere decisamente un’arma a doppio taglio. Obito sicuramente non ha nessun interesse nel favoreggiare Madara, ma anche lui ha un legame particolare con Naruto e naturalmente alcune cose le gioca a suo favore. Può essere che sia vero che se dormono insieme non sognano perché uno dei due deve essere sveglio.
Ad ogni modo sicuramente sono curiosa di vedere come si evolverà la parte legata ai canterini e se potremmo sapere qualcosa di più viste le conoscenze di Obito.
Inoltre ovviamente sono super contenta che rivedremo Naruto! Non vedo l’ora!
A presto e buon inizio anno!
Kiss

Oh, the dream of Obito is from "Intermezzo". I was right about the content of the memory, but wrong on which memory it was. I thought -hoped- it was the memory with the Dama Bianca directly. I wonder if the theme of this is “truth and lies”. Obito doesn’t tell Naruto everything about Iar, and Sasuke does not tell Naruto everything in relation to Itachi.

The dreams are linked because of Obito and Sasuke and Naruto is tangentially related to the dreams, but I am not sure if Naruto is their source of focus. Both Obito and Sasuke love Naruto, Obito obsessively and Sasuke abstractly, since he is not conscious that he loves Naruto.
Although Naruto is present in almost all of the dreams, there is a dream where Naruto was not present. When Obito and Zetsu saw la Dama Bianca. Then again, Obito has always been locked out of the bond, and Sasuke has been locked out since Naruto learned the truth, so I don’t think things are that simple.

That said, the themes and contents of the dream are very similar or even the same, so when Sasuke dreamed of Obito beating Shisui to protect Naruto. I wonder if Obito dreamt of the car ride to the hotel where Shisui treated Naruto poorly and mentioned Kurama, where Sasuke acted to defend Naruto and stand up to Shisui, even going so far as to threaten to tell Itachi.

The strength and intensity of the dreams are growing stronger as Sasuke and Naruto breaks. Could that be because Sasuke and Obito are in such close proximity? The dreams are also not dependent on if Naruto is asleep, so maybe the emotional states of Obito and Sasuke are more closely linked than previously thought. I wonder if Naruto is the catalyst for the dreams in the sense that his emotions spark the dreams between Obito and Sasuke? Perhaps when Naruto feels a particular emotion, that is the trigger that sparks the memories, bringing Sasuke and Obito to a time when one of both of them felt similarly or about a particular topic.

I like that we will never know the real answer for sure. I love that we kinda get to fill in the pieces. Trying to figure out how the dreams work is captivating insofar as I want to know what Obito has seen of Sasuke's life. The big bomb drop is when and how Obito will find out that Sasuke is pregnant with Naruto's child. A dream by sleeping apart or the morning sickness when sleeping together.

That said, would Obito believe the kid is Zetsu's for even a second? He knows Zetsu better than anyone, and I can’t see him buying that Zetsu got Sasuke pregnant.

"Reagisco d’istinto. Accanto a me c’è un porta coltelli da cucina. Ne afferro uno dal manico." This surprised me a little. Sasuke drawing a weapon is one of the first times we've seen him do something like this. He did have a knife in his hand in an early chapter with Naruto during a dinner scene, but never used it as a weapon. When someone sees violence committed, they are more likely to commit violence. Seeing the shooting and Naruto beaten has affected Sasuke and here we see him willing to use violence to protect himself. In the past, he used violence against himself - attempting to suffocate himself - but here, he directs the knife toward Obito and seems willing to use it. It's just a great subtle detail about the cycles of violence. The difference for Sasuke though is that, "Ma non riesco a muovermi." and in the end, he doesn't swing or try to use the knife. Obito disarms him without incident. Sasuke could have struggled, hurt or threatened himself, but he didn't. Great scene.

Why does it feel like every time someone wants to help Sasuke it goes wrong? "«Che ti voglio aiutare.» Don't get me wrong, this was a huge celebration moment for me. I LOVE that Obito and Sasuke are finally - FINALLY - teaming up. It only took until Quarta parte, but here we are! Further in the scene however, when Sasuke admits that he is near hopeless? Ouch. "«Davvero mi aiuterai?» chiedo piano. Era qualcosa che non osavo più sperare." stabbed me right in the empathy. Wow what a helpless and shitty place to be in. In some ways, Sasuke's anger is justified because not only can he not trust most of the people around him, he can't even trust himself.

"«Be’, adesso è sicuro che ti insegno a combattere. Non sei manco capace di difenderti con un coltello da cucina» ridacchia." YES! Finally! This is what I think we all have been waiting for. "«E poi non puoi restare qui. Devi raggiungerla, no?»" Oh, I love the idea that Obito is going to help with this. Finally, we're making some progress.

It is time. «Che significa che sono Iar?» borbotto. «Che sei importante. ... Sei importante. Tu hai la chiave per fermare questa merda.» That means we are going to start having Iar lessons right? Combat lessons while Obito teaches Sasuke about Iar and what it means to be Iar. Hmm, I’m curious as to whether the month deadline would be realistic given what Obito says, but I also agree with Sasuke that he needs to act sooner rather than later, especially if he wants an abortion.

I didn't expect it to come up, but am so glad it has, is the idea of body modification, specifically in the form of media manipulation. Photoshop, air brushing, and all that stuff made a minor appearance in this chapter, as we learn that Obito is essentially 'made perfect' or 'made presentable' to all of the people, despite his appearance. That is somewhat harrowing to know. Not to mention, Sasuke's reflection of having one's identity erased by being made to be something else; put up as an ideal rather than a person. "Immagino la mia faccia venire manipolata fino al punto che non mi assomiglia più. Al punto di diventare un estraneo di me stesso. Mi sembra orribile. Un tentativo di cancellare chi sono." This is great character growth for Sasuke, so hopefully he will continue his journey of growth and be less reactive to what he perceives as injustice and spend some more time reflecting. I don't feel that he has to, he is 17, so hey, we will see how it goes.

Love the fact that both Zetsu and Obito are keeping secrets from one another in regards to Sasuke. Not sure how many secrets they keep from one another, though.

Sasuke and Obito devolving into an argument is just a matter of time. So proud they made it ten minutes before screaming at one another. "Sono troppo infastidito da questo suo patetico tentativo di riprendersi Naruto. Perché è ovvio che lo sta facendo per questo." If anyone in this story had emotional maturity, it would be like 20 chapters long, lol. The story is too good and I’m glad it isn’t short. I am not saying anything regarding the writing except for the fact it has a visceral emotional punch. Even though the actions of the characters can be a frustrating, they are completely understandable and human. So, again, bravo L.

In this previous chapter, Sasuke thought: "È da quando è iniziata la prova al monastero che sono ricominciati. Ma non erano mai stato così… vividi." and now, with Obito sharing "«Più passa il tempo e più diventano… vividi» ", we know that things are getting more intense for both of them. However, it is important to point out that they are both using "vividi" at the end of a phrase after a pause. This supports the idea that they are somehow connected in a way that is not entirely dependent on Naurto. I presume that it is because they are closer together and the magic that binds them is calling for them to come together.

Oh Zetsu, you idiot. "«Ma perché?» obietta Obito. «E se è per il vostro bond, com’è possibile? Dovrebbe essere più debole se è per quello. Naruto ti ha perfino chiuso fuori.»" Sasuke is already upset about the bond and at Zetsu, putting the upset together by telling Obito is worse. The fact that Zetsu has now told two people about the breaking bond: Madara and now Obito? That may not go well for Sasuke trusting him in the future.

«E se… noi due dormissimo insieme?» Called it. Seemed obvious from the start. But, Sasuke wouldn't be Sasuke if he didn't immediately say no and throw a fit about not wanting to do something that wasn't his idea. I am raptured. The dream Sasuke had that night was the bull. In my first read, it seemed like a pregnancy dream, but I suppose it would also represent Ur or the safety given by Obito up until this point. The shadows lengthening likely represent the pressure from the outside world, but the bull grunts and defensive behavior seem to drive them back This imagery suits Obito much more so than an infant.

Deidara coming into the room after hearing Obito asking Sasuke to sleep with him is generally hilarious. Was Deidara listening or just tired?

The breaking of the bond is sad. "Quando porto la mano per tamponare, sento la consistenza appiccicosa del sangue." Because of Obito and Naruto’s bond, I assumed that Sasuke and Naruto’s bond would stay open and perhaps just fester like it did at the start of the story. Then again, their bond being active would be suspicious. Keeping it open would likely raise a lot of questions, especially from the Hyuuga. Not to mention, Madara might do something knowing that Obito’s bond with Narutp has never healed and how Zetsu is stuck with Sasuke who also has a bond to Naruto. Still, I am surprised that Naruto would let the bond break. Yes, he is upset that Sasuke lied about Itachi, but Itachi is a manipulative mastermind. Not saying Sasuke was right - he was wrong to keep it from Naruto when they were being honest - but this is the way Itachi works. He always has something up his sleeve and information to use when he needs it. Looking back, it seems like telling Sasuke the way he did was Itachi’s insurance policy to prevent Sasuke and Naruto from becoming too close. I understand why Naruto is doing this, but it's still sad.

"Tanto vale iniziare già subito a fargli credere che sono pronto a perdonarlo." The fact Sasuke doesn't even really trust Zetsu anymore remains heart breaking. Him isolating himself and the escapism is so sad. "La speranza è sempre l’ultima a morire." is another beautiful line that just shows the dire situation. There is nothing left for Sasuke here.

This series of chapters shows Zetsu is not perfect. Zetsu should not be put on a pedestal. Zetsu is wrong about the dreams. This chapter shows in a really artful and beautiful way that zetsu is not perfect and I genuinely love that he is being humanized rather than idealized. Not to mention, the admission that we get from Zetsu. Without meaning to, Zetsu has inflicted the exact same punishment on Sasuke that Madara forced on him. When Zetsu says, "«Ma non posso rimangiarmi quello che ti ho detto. Non posso disobbedire… Non posso»" he is pointing out that he cannot disobey Madara's order. At the same time, Zetsu ordered Sasuke with the voice not to identify the other parent. In some ways, Zetsu is taking the force placed on him from Madara and putting it on Sasuke. Don't get me wrong, Madara is forcing them both. This is a beautiful and very, very subtle example of the cycles of violence and how people often oppress or hurt others in the way that they were hurt. Zetsu has the opportunity to rescind the order and he doesn't.

Tangentially on topic is: What happens if an Omega has received a conflicting order from two different alpha? Does the alpha's order with the stronger charisma stick? Sasuke is no longer under the control of the voice, but it is still an interesting thought. If Zetsu thinks his command is active, and then someone like Itachi commands to know who impregnanted Sasuke, would Itachi have reason to believe Sasuke could defy the voice if he had been ordered with the voice previously? Or would he simply be unable to answer? Again, Sasuke is immune, but it’s a curious thought experiment.

"«Il vero problema è se viene con i capelli rossi»" I forgot about this. Hell yes. Sign me up for team red haired baby. Speaking of Itachi, Zetsu essentially alludes right to the chase of what is actually important here: "«Straniremmo tutti. Ma difficilmente lo ricondurrebbero a Naruto. Nessuno sa chi fosse sua madre.»"

Itachi has to hear about or discover the pregnancy himself. There is no way that he is going to let this go and given his track record, Sasuke's pregnancy is too much of a Chekov's gun not to come back into the story. I might be wrong, but from a literary perspective, it just doesn't make sense. While I hate Itachi and Naruto's relationship, I enjoy Itachi as a character and antagonist.

"«Che succede se Obito con i sogni scopre che sono incinta di Naruto?»" fantastic question. Guess you're going to have to sleep in the same bed to make sure he doesn't find out. Or make sure he never sleeps again.

"«Quello sono almeno quattro notti di fila che le passa ubriaco.»" sarcasm: Almost like he's trying to get so drunk he passes out without dreaming. Wonder what that's about since it's obviously a relatively new thing and getting worse. /sarcasm A huge down side to this though is that Sasuke has morning sickness. Every. Day. Him sleeping with Obito and waking up to vomit might either make it so Obito figures out that Sasuke is pregnant faster or makes Obito spiral in some other way because in addition to starving himself, Sasuke also 'forces himself' to vomit.

This house is so full of life. Obito and Zetsu living together with Deidara and having Kakashi there is beautiful because it could have been something amazing for Naruto. Having people to connect with will be so good for Sasuke. However, given all he's suffered, I am not sure that he could trust anyone. Everyone in this house has lied to him, used him, or both. They also know far more about him than they do about him.

I love Hinata is protecting Naruto. «Si è trasferito a pianta fissa da Hinata.» It's obvious that after the conflict with Itachi, Naruto acted to protect Sasuke, and much more surprisingly, to protect himself. He must have been gone from the house because he went to Hinata. They must have had some sort of communication where if Naruto needed help or shelter, she would take him in should things become unnamable with him living with Itachi. I wonder how much Hinata knows.

I do not see Sasuke attending the engagement party going well. I want to believe that he can control himself, that Naruto can control himself, but I am uncertain. Ruin it? No. Messy? Granted, things getting messy is great, especially if that mess involves Itachi. Actually, Sasuke getting Naruto alone to tell him the truth about the abortion being cancelled only for Itachi to overhear it and start his own planning might be the juiciest outcome.

Obito seems to know something is up about Sasuke in relationship to his appetite. I wonder if he has experienced any memories of Sasuke on his hunger strike in the early days of the villa. They know he's a light eater to begin with, but Obito's concern seems bigger than that. He started the chapter out by being empathetic with Sasuke and insisting he doesn't have to shoulder everything on his own. So, does Obito want Sasuke to be more open with him! Obito knowing that Sasuke has and will starve himself might be at the forefront of Obito's mind, which will distract him from the pregnancy secret. For now.

"Neanche il corpo nella sua funzione base di nutrirsi è più mio. Lo affamerei, questo parassita, se potessi." Not saying Sasuke will do this, but I am a little surprised he hadn't considered this as a course of action sooner.


Tangents:
Has Obito experienced the rape that Sasuke suffered at the hands of Izuna, Izumi, and Shisui? It is possible that Obito could experience the rape memory. Given all that Obito has experienced, having that particular dream would be... paralyzing. Having it be reported by Izuka is one thing, but experiencing first-hand? It’s just one of those terrible things that could come up. That said, the precursor of the dream: Naruto leaving with Itachi and Sasuke being left there might be just as bad for Obito. No wonder he’s drunk all the time.

Love that Sasuke and Obito are mirrors. Seeing their similarities and the different ways they react is captivating, especially since one is an Alpha raised as an Omega, and one is an Omega that feels he could have been an Alpha. (Although Sasuke never quite says so it is implied.) The dreams as a literary device for the mirror is perfect and not cliche at all. Love it.

Another question is how Kakashi feels about Hinata and Naruto. He knows Hinata quite well, but knowing everything he knows about Naruto, it seems odd that he wouldn't do or say something to perhaps try to convince her to choose someone else as a potential spouse. Kakashi tries to stay out of things, but if he cared for Hinata, you’d think he would intervene. The line "Kakashi e Hinata hanno dimostrato di essere legati da prima che lei conoscesse Naruto." Echos my suspicion of this being a coincidence or if Kakashi has been trying to help Naruto in other ways, especially knowing the character of Hinata.

Until next time
-- S

Ciao, molto interessante leggere anche quella parte del manifesto.
Lo scambio tra Deidara e Sasuke non poteva che andare in questo modo, il moro fermo sulle sue posizioni e il biondo sta cercando di fargli capire che comunque per il suo vissuto anche Zetsu sta soffrendo, che in realtà è vero però ovviamente ognuno vive il suo e anche legato alla dose di quanto questo comporti per lui stesso.
Mi è piaciuta molto anche questa parte con i sogni collegati e che finalmente ci sia un confronto su questi tra Sasuke e e Obito, chissà se veramente gli darà la risposta.
Sto pensando al collegamento che possa esserci fra loro e sicuramente il secondo é legato al ruolo che Obito ha avuto da bambino e anche al mistero di Ur e Iar, ma probabilmente anche il sogno del pestaggio di Shisui non è casuale.
Ti segnalo gli errori trovati nel testo: “Ma sorvolo, immaginando che una domanda simili non aiuti la rappacificazione.”, “Quella parola sconosciuta tira fuori così tanti ricordi sommersi che è difficile gestirli tutto”.
A presto, kiss

Super excited for another chapter after how the last one left off!

Something that stands out to me that may or may not be a mistake is that Obito still thinks of Naruto as a child: "Ma sono consapevole del bambino all’angolo della stanza." and "Mai più qualcuno farà del male alla mia anima gemella." Despite the relationship Obito and Naruto have at this point in time, there seems to be this strange disconnect in Obito's mind between Naruto as his partner and Naruto the child. It's an interesting look at how he compartmentalizes their relationship.

Excited to learn more about Ur through Obito. All this time it has been exceptionally clear that Obito is the key to learning about Ur, and the new Ur. "C’è un motivo se Ur non voleva mai che assistessi agli interrogatori. Se teneva i pestaggi lontani dallo sguardo di noi più piccoli. Vedere la violenza ti segna." Is curious because it shows how the Omega around Ur view violence and the consequences it has. Ur seemed to have a desire to protect children, despite what the children around him have done.

Most importantly, this dream is different than the others. Previously, the dreams did not describe Obito's emotional state so powerfully. They were mostly physical experiences, some thoughts, but the way the dream is so much more rich and full of Obito is a change. In some ways, it seems that Sasuke and Obito are coming together, merging in more ways than one.

"Per la prima volta, il sogno mi lascia un senso di invidia." This line is curious to me as it directly contradicts Obito in the last chapter. " «Mi fa schifo, la violenza me ffa schifo.»" Strength gives Sasuke a feeling of power and control that he wishes for, but the violence that comes with that same power and control disgusts Obito because it is enforced through violence. This is an interesting juxtaposition between them. Obito seems to need to learn to control his strength and channel it more wisely. Sasuke needs to find his strength.

One that that occurred me in a previous chapter is that Sasuke has gone on a hunger strike before and I wondered if that was something he would stubbornly do again now that he and Zetsu argued. Eating disorders are common in teenage girls because it gives them control over the only things in their lives that is theirs: their body. Given Sasuke's fear and thoughts regarding his body: "Il mio corpo inizierà a deformarsi. Ho qualcosa di vivo dentro la pancia. Ed è il mio stesso corpo che non lo tollera. Che mi fa vomitare. ...Mi costringe a mangiare per lui, a vivere per lui. Come un parassita." I continue to wonder if he might something he might do to 'take matters into his own hands' in an attempt to force an abortion. The easy potential options include: drinking excessively and refusing to eat. Obito is always drunk, so there is alcohol around. Sasuke has also near starved himself before at the villa. This does not seem likely given this chapter, but something to toss out there.

A huge part of the future plot was likely revealed in these papers: " Abbiamo raccolto la sua richiesta e preso carico la copia del materiale da lui raccolto." If Yantar was murdered to prevent his findings from going public only to have them in the hands of the resistance, the canterini, then that could make for some potentially interesting reveals later in the story. It also means that Zetsu might be able to access that information. Ur's tactic here is actually brilliant, "Il lavoro di Yantar non sarà sprecato....Ora i suoi segreti saranno in mano a tutti." Where there is smoke, there is fire. Someone with a guilty conscious will likely look to find and silence those with this information. That means there is a high chance that they will be able to watch the movements people make, especially with the vote in Parliament coming up. Being able to see who does what and what moves are being made is a great way to get a better idea of who is involved. This is actually a major reason to convince Obito to go to the vote. Then again, people don't trust him enough to talk. Even so, very curious. Weaponizing the potential exposing of information makes people act rashly.

Another development we get in this chapter is the differentiation between Yr, who represents the "Fronte di Resistenza Omega" and the "canterini", who seem to be controlled by la Dama Bianca. There is connection between them, but it is not clear how that connection works, or if they are just the same organization with two different names, depending on the communication and intent. Then again, we know that the Canterini want Oleg dead. Does the Fronte di Resistenza Omega want all of these powerful elites dead, or do they want justice? Or, is that the division between them: those who wish for death vs those who wish for legal justice? Is Yr a replacement for Ur? An imposter? Or, like Alpha, beta, omega, are Ur, Yr, and Iar all required?

Did anyone else notice that the lawyer praised in Yr's writing is named "YantaR".

Zetsu has to be involved with Yr somehow. There is a connection between them outside of just Zetsu and Obito cataloguing the information. There has to be. It contradicts what we know about Zetsu not wanting to get involved with politics, but nothing else makes sense. "Noto così che anche i suoi discutibili comportamenti sessuali vengono elencati. Si fa riferimento a un bambino di tredici anni di nome Kurama." essentially convinced me of this. Granted, most people know about Kurama, but Zetsu is one of the few people that would treat Naruto as a victim and interview him as such. The only other option - that we know of - is Kakashi. To my earlier point, I wonder if the mention of Kurama puts Naruto in danger, and if Naruto needs to be protected. After all, for all those who know Kurama, his mention could mean that their downfall is soon to follow.

Deidara is right to call out Sasuke for being so self-centered, and I am surprised the interaction was so quick. Sasuke has come far enough that although he wants to argue, he doesn't get the chance and that's okay. "«Smettila di essere sempre così egoriferito. Non tutto deve girare attorno a te e non tutto deve riguardare te, solo te. Questo tuo atteggiamento da vittima è stancante, prendi ogni cosa come se fossi tu contro il mondo...»" I am glad that is Deidara that also gives him this reality check, although it might be worth adding that Sasuke is 17. Being self centered and selfish seems pretty normal for his age and perhaps Deidara has forgotten what it's like to be that young? Especially since Sasuke grew up in isolation and basically has had no other choice. I am not defending Sasuke here, he is self centered and that personality trait does annoy me at times; but the reason he has it and can't see it himself is also important. Helping him to emotionally grow using empathy following a direct tactic is also useful. Then again, he seems to understand that Sasuke needs time to process, "«Lascerò che ti entri bene in zucca e poi ne riparleremo» decide, picchiettandomi la fronte."

" Ti ci metti anche tu a trattarlo così… guarda che lo stai facendo soffrire non poco.»" This makes it sound like Deidara and Zetsu have already spoken and the idea that Zetsu is keeping his distance from Sasuke out of concern and respect is interesting that I hadn't considered. It genuinely seems like Zetsu is kind of being a coward, given that he is the adult in this situation and although he has a lot going on, it appears he has not tried to have a conversation with Sasuke given all that has happened. Then again, Sasuke is a whole mountain in of stubborn, so I doubt Zetsu would be able to talk with him anyway.

Side note about the voice and questions and thoughts about it. Zetsu ordered Sasuke not to tell anyone the baby belongs to Naruto. I presume that means Sasuke could say something along the lines of: "I am already pregnant" or "Zetsu promised to give me an abortion." The voice is something that works on most omega's subconscious, so perhaps anything tangential to the child is taboo and he can't speak of it, but I do wonder about potential loopholes for situations like this one.

Also, this might sound like a stupid question and one that doesn't necessarily have to be answered but: what does Obito DO? Zetsu has a job and goes and does things. But what does Obito actually do? Does he work? Does he have something that occupies his time? Sure he was supposed to convince Shimigachi to take the protective detail, but is that a job? Like, if Zetsu is doing all the heavy mental lifting, what is Obito? The muscle behind Zetsu's brain and blackmail? Is Obito the enforcer?

Sasuke refusing to, or at the very least, not wanting to eat is not new for him. This seems to be fairly common, and if I remember correctly, I think he is also a picky eater to begin with. He does seem to want to eat less recently and that makes me wonder if he will continue the streak of eating rarely or intermittently. Obito is also the one who says that he is not eating, whether or not he is the only one who noticed is another matter.

"Mi guarda con una leggera speranza nello sguardo." Zetsu being apologetic and tense reoccurs often, so I presume that he is keeping his distance out of respect and not wanting to make things worse. I am unconvinced that this is the most productive thing. However, it does seem to be the thing Zetsu has in common with Naruto. Still, Zetsu has to know that ignoring what he did is not making the situation any better. An apology and redacting the order he made would go a long way, especially if he wants to earn Sasuke's trust. If he didn't mean to use the voice, that would be the logical next step. That said, I think that the conflict with Zetsu is entirely understandable, but it is a little frustrating because both Zetsu and Sasuke are acting like 12 year olds in a way that is amusing because they're both bad at feelings.

The final dream and the connections between them are interesting. Since we know that the dreams are connected, I assume that means the experience with Naruto centrals around the same theme or situational context. Situations that Obito could have dreamed about, related to Naruto is Sasuke telling Naruto about Iar and the answer to the riddle, or something related to the runes. Another potential I can think of is the memory where Sakura pulled Sasuke from Obito's memory and asked him the riddle in the first place. The other alternative is Sasuke asking the riddle at dinner where Iruka was present (meaning Obito could contact Iruka and ask about it).

Based on what Obito said at the end, my vote is the experience with Sakura. It is curious to know Obito can experience Sasuke's dreams or experienced with Sakura. That could be cool as well. Makes me wonder if Naruto is not the only reason for the dreams, but Sakura and some sort of magic is also involved.

Super excited for Obito and Sasuke to finally have a conversation about their dreams.

That said, in the start of the chapter, Obito was beating up Shisui in a bathroom. I wonder if Obito dreamed about Sasuke and Naruto in a bathroom, perhaps the morning when Sasuke is vomiting and Naruto says he thinks Sasuke might be pregnant; or maybe the first night in Itachi's place where Sasuke vomited black and Itachi walked in on them. Perhaps that is too literal of a translation of the dreams, but Obito knowing that Sasuke is pregnant from memories is way too interesting to pass up. It also partially explains why Obito looked concerned about Sasuke not eating at lunch.

Until next time
-- S
(Recensione modificata il 22/11/2024 - 10:38 pm)

WOW, I wasn’t surprised but it’s still exciting!. We always knew these dreams would eventually reveal Sasuke's secrets. But still, it’s excitingggg!
For a long time, Sasuke used Obito’s memories to understand past events and gain the upper hand, but now those very dreams have exposed his secret. I’m really curious to see how the two of them will react to this.
Especially Obito.
And then there’s Zetsu... the frustrating alpha. At least apologize! You can’t just say whatever you want and act like nothing happened.I hope Sasuke's plans against him go well.
I think Sasuke only has a fleeting crush on Zetsu—at least that’s how I see it. Sure, he might think Zetsu is attractive, but the first thing he thinks of after waking up from the nightmare is Naruto’s hug. That just breaks my heart. I hope he finds himself in Naruto’s arms very soon.

Thanks for the update! Can’t wait to read more.

ААААААААА Sono come il castoro del meme. Credo di capire cosa potrebbe essere apparso nel sogno di Obito: il momento in cui Sasuke chiede a Iruka dell'indovinello e poi risponde lui stesso. Grazie per il capitolo, attenderò con ansia il prossimo!

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This chapter is short and not at all what I expected. I had to sit on it after reading to mull over the language and the metaphor for a while.

"Cerco di combattere l’imbarazzo pensando all’assurdità della scena. Obito che va a fare shopping e se ne esce con una borsa piena di questi abiti." I wonder how Obito feels about Sasuke given the fact that in the last several chapters, the fact Obito is considered 'other' by the Alpha for being raised in the ghetto, makes me wonder how he feels about getting Sasuke sexy clothes. The brother energy indicates that he is likely teasing Zetsu a bit. That said, Obito has a level of compassion and understanding that of all the charters in the story, he is the one that is best able to understand and relate to Sasuke with empathy. Their interactions are enjoyable because they are so similar and that is why I hope there are more scenes of them together in future.

Obito is a walking disaster and I love it. " Resto deluso nel vedere che si tratta solo di Obito. Cammina barcollando. Ha un taglio sulla fronte. Sanguina un poco. " The way he gets absolutely wasted is so sad. He's taking Naruto's engagement hard and the fact Sasuke is there likely won't make things easier. The fact he has been alone all this time and has such a high drinking tolerance speaks to how depressed he is. Hopefully having Sasuke around will make him less likely to get so drunk. Having the two of them become partners in crime would be a great place for the story to go, although I am not sure it fits in exactly with the current plot. Any idea I have seems to be burned away by your idea which is 100 times better.

"Mi manca Naruto." Also a nice change. Sasuke missed Naruto previously, but I like that they are apart and that it shows how genuinely they care for one another, regardless of the type of care that might be. I wonder how long Naruto will stay angry, and if before, Sasuke apologizing will be the catalyst that promotes healing.

Yay! Deidara is back and his care for Sasuke shows. He wants to be helpful and also has no idea what's going on with Sasuke. That shows that Zetsu does keep some secrets from him, which is good, but also that Deidara is still with Zetsu despite everyone knowing about Sasori. Awkward lol. Still, I'm glad he's around and that Sasuke is not totally isolated all the time. It also means that Sasuke may be able to go out with Deidara or at the very least, be able to sneak out. Fingers crossed he can end up with the Dama Bianca. Given the fact we get th plot of all three books and the first is historically accurate, I can't help but wonder if elements from within each story is something that will come back into the plot later, and if that adventure book is a metaphor for the next phase that the story is entering. For example, the 'treasure' in the first could be like, a cure for the heat, or being able to resist the voice, or the secret to those who are not alpha or beta, like Gai and Gaara. The reversal of the pretending to be together trouble with Zetsu and Sasuke is actually having the opposite affect right now, which is nice. Will there be a murder mystery coming up?

" Che per qualche motivo è a petto scoperto. " Genuinely laughed out loud at this line.

Sasuke's worry over the engagement party is genuinely great in a lot of ways. "Significa che dovrò vederlo fare l’innamorato con Hinata....Sarà orribile averlo nella stessa stanza e sentirlo così lontano." Sasuke is genuine and the idea that both he and Naruto are lying and that being with Zetsu is no longer what he wants is actually a shocking amount go emotional growth for Saskue. He knows exactly what he wants and that is to be with Naruto. Of course, he doesn't actively realize it, all broken up with his own guilt and shame in lying to Naruto, but he has the first budding awareness that he has genuinely feelings for Naruto and wants to be with him. Or, as genuine as they can be with an active bond, I suppose.

"Dio… Mi sto davvero trasformando in Obito?" I think everyone's biggest hope is that Obito will teach Sasuke how to fight and the two of them can be absolutely heathens in fighting and beating people up. Is that a good thing: no. Would it work in the story: yes.

Given that Deidara doesn't know Sasuke is pregnant, his reaction is completely understandable. He sees them both as victims, which is true, but not what Sasuke wants to hear, which is interesting. For so much of the story, Sasuke is so isolated and alone and all he wants is or someone to understand him. It is sad and disheartening to see how much he craves community and connection with others, but it seems like something he and most other omega cannot have.

The fact that Zetsu doesn't have a lot of control over his voice and has high charisma is genuinely interesting. Deidara's reveal is well done here and the fact that we learn how powerful Zetsu is and it's not something he uses often is curious. In context, Sasuke is hurt and thinks it sounds like an excuse, but this is something I genuinely want to see later, especially if it's a charisma showdown between Sasuke and Zetsu. After all, Itachi will be at the engagement party on Saturday. Itachi may be on his best behavior for the Hyuuga, but he is also angry at Sasuke and most notably Zetsu. He might do something to make Obito look bad and therefore throw Zetsu to the wolves too. As stupid of an idea as that is, we have seen someone already make this mistake.

"Devo scappare da qui e raggiungere la Dama Bianca." Hell yes. So pumped for this and for whatever magic is coming.

The package that arrives is also curious. The fact that the propoganda is something Zetsu has in their apartment could be considered part of an investigation, but it's also good that Sasuke has access to it. Not to mention, I presumed that Hidan is the one who killed Asuma (might be cannon bias), and Obito was grinning when the broadcast happened. Him supporting the Dama Bianca would genuinely not surprise me.

That said, Obito just giving it to Sasuke made me smile. They are so alike and the way the scene plays out is very clearly Sasuke choosing Obito as the new Zetsu. it's great. I can't wait for Obito to sober up so he and Sasuke can bond. Then again, both of them getting absolutely drunk at the engagement party would be hilarious, although I am sure Obito is not invited. Still, it's a funny visual.

Wonder why Obito wants to meet with Tsunade. Interesting.

" Sono con loro da poco meno di due giorni e tutto è già andato in malora. Forse il problema sono io. Forse vivere per diciassette anni nella Fattoria mi ha rovinato." This phrase haunts me for some reason. It is not Sasuke nor the Farm that is broken, it is society, and the way this is written is genuinely sad. It truly does seem that Sasuke can't have anything that he enjoys because something always happens. It makes me wonder if Deidara speaking to Zetsu will help Sasuke and Zetsu to have a conversation and actually reconcile.

The Alpha fight that backdrops the Spartacus scene is great. In many conversations in our world about women's rights, the violence committed by men against other men is often not always addressed or considered. The fact Sasuke thinks that this fight is okay is disgusting in some ways. Despite his understanding for Naruto's situation, he does not have the same level of empathy for other alphas, which given what happened with Zetsu, is somewhat understandable. Still, the focus on injustice and how even Alpha are not safe if they are Omega born, or from the ghetto is all the more heartbreaking, especially since the only reason Obito escaped a fate like this is because his father happened to be Madara. Hopefully we get to hear more of Obito's story from him (rather than from flashbacks) and have a better understanding of how wide the disparities between alphas are.

Another curious juxtaposition is how Sasuke wants to join the Dama Bianco, and by extension the singers. Their means are always one that uses violence. Zetsu is trying to follow the law and prevent people from being killed so they can actually go to jail. It makes me wonder if there will be a conflict later in the story between Zetsu and Sasuke revolving around death and the meaning of 'justice'.

The final fight that Sasuke and Obito watch is also interesting. This chapter is so short and the first time I read it: I wondered why this scene? Why was the alpha fighter so physically like Naruto? All this chapter I have been thinking there is foreshadowing or a metaphor going on, so many this is it. Perhaps Naruto is not in as good of shape as Sasuke thinks he is. Maybe Naruto is in a bad place, perhaps more so mentally than physically. After all, do we even know if he has feelings for Hinata? I'm sure he likes her and is obviously friendly with her, but he doesn't want to be her husband and have children. I wonder if the next time we see Naruto, he will be 'beaten down' in a new way after having stood up to Itachi. Would Naruto stand up to Itachi after Sasuke left? Would Naruto be staying with Itachi rather than with Hinata? Not to mention, how the fight ends: "L’Alpha biondo ha abbassato il braccio. Barcolla per andare a sedersi. Inciampa e cade a gattoni. Sembra esausto." The collapse of the blonde alpha is curious and makes me wonder if Naruto will 'fall' in some way after the 'victory' of standing up to Itachi and sending Sasuke away to be safe.

The best part about this chapter is Sasuke's feelings towards Zetsu. Everything Sasuke now experiences is colored by the fight with Zetsu and the biggest thing in this chapter - one of the best parts of the story so far - is that Zetsu has fallen from the pedestal Sasuke put him on. There was genuinely no where for Zetsu to go but down. Sasuke built him up so much in his mind, doing the same thing to Zetsu that he did for himself: 'Zetsu not being like other Alpha', as Sasuke once considered himself 'not like other Omega'. It's actually a beautiful parallel and it means that now Sasuke and Zetsu can actually form a relationship on more even footing, as flawed people rather than one idolizing the other. Genuinely, this fall from grace is an incredible move for the story, and I'm glad Sasuke sees Zetsu as exactly what he is: a flawed person that is an Alpha.

Another thing is how easy and natural it is for Sasuke and Obito to interact. In most media, they would be rivals, but the fact they are so alike and get along so well is genuinely great. I love seeing them interact and am always on my toes whenever reading their interactions. The last scene is also interesting because Sasuke seems to see Obito as more human for the first time. The focus on his eyes, his soul, and how broken and hurt Obito is seems to be doing wonders for humanizing Sasuke.

I still wonder if sleeping in the same bed would eliminate Sasuke and Obito's mutual nightmares. Curious to see how Sasuke and Obito's relationship progresses.

The number one thing I love is how everyone acts consistent with their own characterization. Sasuke wants to be right and told he is right, Deidara is sympathetic to both sides and although understanding, it certainly appears that he is taking Zetsu's side, and Zetsu is in a hellish situation where he has to choose between no good options. The conflict in this section of the story is incredible and I love how well written the character interactions are; which have always been the driving force of the story and I can't say enough about that.


Follow up question based on your Note dell’autore: What Italian dialect does Obito speak when he is drunk? I am relatively familiar with dialects and can do some research to get an idea of how that dialogue would roughly translate in English. Based on the rough research I have already done, the accent could be Sicilian, but I am not sure that is correct.

Until next time
-- S
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E' veramente un piacere quando si vede l'aggiornamento di Iar.

Grazie ancora per condividere il tuo talento e questa storia con noi.

Ciao, posso capire la delusione di Sasuke, contava di avere almeno un alleato prezioso in Deidara, la persona che oltre a Naruto, lo ha sempre capito meglio, con un destino che in parte li accomunava o comunque li rendeva più accessibili emotivamente. Come ha detto il moro, Deidara ha una stima molto alta di Zetsu e non gli andrebbe mai contro. Sicuramente anche il fatto che anche lui è obbligato è vero, per tutta una serie di ragionamenti che ci siamo anche detti riguardo a come lui si sente e al suo ruolo in questo ambiente, che è tutt’altro fuorché di potere e privilegio come può apparire, é qualcosa di apparente e che può essere annullato in un secondo.
È sempre interessante conoscere alcuni aspetti legati agli intrighi politici e culturali della società in cui sono.
Anche io non mi ricordavo minimamente, confesso, che Obito da ubriaco parlasse in dialetto.
Ti segnalo gli errori trovato nel testo: “ Hai sentito così ho detto?»”, “Nel traffico ci muoviamo un po’ a rientro.”, “Indossa una veste grigia lunga, con un colletto altro fino alle orecchie.” e uno nelle note: “riprende un monologo presente ne “L’isola dei cani” si Wes Anderson“.
A presto, kiss

Ho iniziato questa storia la scorsa settimana. L'ho divorata tutta d'un fiato.
Non avevo mai iniziato una storia "in corso" perché non riesco a rimanere con il dubbio. E ieri ero tristissima per averla terminata. Non ho mai recensito proprio per poterla leggere velocemente. Mi ha fatto emozionare, ridere, inorridire, riflettere, Naruto e Obito mi hanno fatto versare anche qualche lacrima.
Poco fa mi sono accorta che hai caricato il nuovo capitolo ed ero in trepidazione, ho riletto quello precedente e poi questo, per non perdere il filo della situazione.
So che non posso fare nulla se non aspettare che tu, misericordioso L, continui a pubblicare ai tuoi ritmi.
Ma ho il terrore che tu possa decidere di abbandonare la storia senza concluderla 😭 non posso immaginare un destino tanto crudele.
Chiederò a babbo natale di farmi arrivare a casa questa tua storia finalmente finita, con tanto di lieto fine 😁 e autografo🤣
Grazie per questa storia meravigliosa, non vedo l'ora tu la finisca, così da poterla rileggere ancora. ❤️

Oddio santo.
Mi sta salendo la tachicardia. Come puoi lanciarla una bomba così! Mi stai facendo venire l'ansia, ho il terrore di come questa storia andrà a finire.
Devo essere sincera, ho atteso con ansia fin dall'inizio il momento in cui Sasuke avrebbe abortito. Non so cosa accadrà, ma ho sempre pensato almeno su questo che la gravidanza dovesse essere assolutamente interrotta. Qualsiasi scenario nella mia testa in cui Sasuke lo teneva, era terribile. E proprio per questo avevo il terrore che decidesse di tenerlo o che qualcuno lo costringesse a farlo. Cavolo, il mio subconscio lo sapeva! Hai fatto avverare i miei più grandi incubi 😂
Ovviamente non smetto di sperare che la cosa possa ancora risolversi, Naruto ci manca e ora sì che sarebbe un buon momento per ricomparire! Non sto nella pelle, voglio sapere cosa succede ora, cavolo!
Ora che mi sono sfogata, passiamo alla parte seria della recenzione:
Zetsu è sempre stato un personaggio misterioso, con un identità ma non ben definita. Sapevo che in un modo o nell'altro lo avresti presto messo all'opera per spogliarlo di più di qualche mistero e averlo visto così "spaventato" e determinato solo all'idea di perdere tutto, ha scoperto un nuovo lato di lui ai nostri occhi.
Ma. Se da un lato è stato chiarificatore, dall'altro hai gettato nuova nebbia sulla sua personalità. Non mi aspettavo fosse il tipo capace di mettere davanti a tutti, compreso Sasuke, i propri interessi. È vero che magari ci sono cose che ancora non sappiamo, cose che giustificherebbero il suo timore a mettersi contro Madara (come se non ce ne fossero abbastanza...) ma costringere Sasuke a tenere un bambino che non vuole, solo perché lui deve avere un erede ad ogni costo è sicuramente un azione che non mi aspettavo da lui.
Ma vedremo. Qualcosa mi dice che neanche lui ne è convinto. Forse si stravolgeranno le cose di nuovo? Chi lo sa...

Poi, ho dei dubbi su alcune cose e volevo chiederti di aiutarmi a capire meglio.

Sinceramente, io non avevo capito che Sasuke avrebbe definitivamente lasciato Naruto per stare definitivamente con Zetsu ma dati gli ultimi svolgimenti, mi sembra di capire che sia così.
Mi spiego meglio... quando Sasuke è stato fatto scappare/venduto e portato al sicuro da Zetsu, ero davvero convinta che fosse una cosa provvisoria. Che comunque l'intenzione finale di tutti, era aiutare Naruto e Sasuke a tornare insieme, ovviamente una volta sistemato il casino che si era creato. Ma ne Sasuke, ne Zetsu hanno mai accennato a questo, anzi. Sembra proprio che Sasuke sia pronto a separarsene e Zetsu, data l'intenzione di imporre a Sasuke di proseguire la gravidanza e avere un figlio da lui, dimostra di avere progetti parecchio a lungo termine e direi anche parecchio seri con lui.
Mi sbaglio? È vero che sono assai distratta quando leggo, non a caso a volte rileggo di nuovo a distanza di giorni... e magari non ho afferrato bene alcune parti negli ultimi capitoli, ma mi è parso di capire così!
Per ultimo, volevo farti un altra domanda che è in realtà, una pura curiosità. Una cosa che mi chiedevo già da un po'.
Ho notato quanto tu sia bravo a tenere un ottima linea narrativa, mantenendoti sempre coerente e scorrevole nel raccontare... Quindi anche se scrivi un capitolo per volta e man mano lo pubblichi, ho pensato che questo fosse grazie al fatto che nella tua testa, hai già le idee ben chiare di dove vuoi direzionare la storia... E la mia curiosità quindi è questa: sai già come farai finire la storia? Quanto manca alla fine?
A tal punto, mi piacerebbe un botto se aprissi un FAQ nelle storie Instagram prossimamente! Avrei così tante domande e sarei curiosa di leggere anche quelle degli altri... Ovviamente senza chiedere spoiler, solo domande lecite! 😂 Credo sarebbe divertente!
Ora basta, sta diventando la recensione più lunga della mia vita.
Attendo con ansia il prossimo capitolo, non vedo l'ora!
Un bacione, buona scrittura e alla prossima!

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Ciao, un erede. Da Madara era prevedibile anche se non pensavo così presto. Zetsu è come tutti gli altri? Penso che in parte sia vero, semplicemente perché è legato a una società e a tutti i rapporti che ci sono intorno come qualsiasi persona all’interno del mondo influente della nobiltà. Capisco le sue ragioni e il perché non possa dire di no in nessun modo a Madara, anche se questo forza Sasuke a fare qualcosa che non vuole e aver usato la voce, per quanto sicuramente ci sarà una sua parte ferita legata all’argomento del passato non è sicuramente un comportamento giustificabile. Da una parte devo dire che l’idea che il figlio di Naruto e Sasuke rimanga in vita mi fa piacere visto che non lo volevano, ma un po’ erano combattuti o almeno Sasuke. I pensieri di Naruto erano un po’ più oscuri.
Sicuramente nel caso ci saranno da giustificare i tempi, anche se io rimango dell’idea che la mia speranza è che se questo figlio dovesse nascere ci fosse Naruto accanto al moro.
Sono molto curioso di sapere se Obito sarà messo al corrente, ma immagino di sì, che cosa ne penserà in merito.
Nel prossimo capitolo l’allegria di Deidara mi farà piacere perché mi è mancato, chissà se anche lui prenderà parte ad un confronto col moro su questo aspetto, ad ogni modo gli sarà di supporto, un volto amico.
Ti segnalo gli errori trovati nel testo: “Per la sorpresa non riesco a rispondere a subito.”, “Ma è bene che almeno tu ti mette subito al lavoro.”, “La mi vista è sfocata.”.
A presto, kiss

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Ciao L.,
Beh che dire, é stato inaspettato e scioccante per me come per Sasuke.
Zetsu ci ha sicuramente delusi, non solo perché non riesce a sottrarsi agli ordini di Madara, ma soprattutto per essersi rimangiato la parola riguardo l'aborto e aver detto che lo avrebbero spacciato per suo.
Inoltre ha provato a usare la voce su Sasuke.
Non so, voglio credere che ci darà delle spiegazioni riguardo la sua reazione spropositata sulla storia del knot e soprattutto che si scuserà con Sasuke. Per il personaggio che abbiamo conosciuto fino ad ora mi dispiacerebbe finisse così.
Non so se riuscirà a recuperarne la fiducia oramai...

Ho quasi sperato anche io che arrivasse la Dama Bianca a prendersi Sasuke (e sai quanto amo Zetsu...!!).
Siamo nelle tue mani 🤣
Spero di leggere presto il seguito.
Alis ❣️

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