"Wow.."

"The truth hurts, doesn't it, Naruto?", the Uchiha says, sitting next to the blonde hair boy who handed him a stick of dango. Though it was a dream, Naruto really wanted to be comforted by someone. Itachi sat on the grass beside him.

In the dream, it was raining yet the moon was still visible.

"Itachi. Why is your brother doing this? Killing everyone because of my sake?"

"It's his antychiphobia. He's afraid of letting anyone down, you in particular. But it's my fault"

The Uzumaki perked his head up. "What do you mean?"

"I should've been there for him. All my father did was pressure him to be an elite Uchiha like I was. So he slowly developed the fear of failure. He was officially diagnosed with antychiphobia at the age of 7. I tried my best to help him but I was blind to care about other people than him. Izumi, for example. Shisui as well"

Itachi sighed, hanging his head.

"If I could still see his face, I would just continuously apologize "

"NO!"

"Hm?"

"You shouldn't apologize! I mean you should but you and Sasuke should both apologize to each other, then to me! You and Sasuke just need to be brought out of the dark. That's all", Naruto says, resting his head on the other's shoulder.

Itachi couldn't help but smile.

"Naruto"

"Yeah?"

"When is the festival?"

"In about two or three days away. Why?"

"I will be there with you, when you go up against Sasuke. Menma will be by your side"

The Uzumaki did a cheeky smile. "Arigato!"

"And Naruto.."

"Hm?"

"Be safe and confront my brother"

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Naruto slowly opened his eyes, determination filling his soul.

"I will"