Path Not Taken 89

Tayuya

(So Azula's testing the blonde idiot now... ordering him to kill someone deliberately.)

Tayuya

(Not like with that Sasori puppet freak where it was kill or be killed. This is different.)

Tayuya

(That snake bitch Azula loves toying with soft-hearted fools like him. Seeing how far she can push before they break.)

Tayuya

Tch. I know that game all too well.

Tayuya

(Naruto's still himself, still has that stupid determination in his eyes, but how much longer? The seal gradually changes you... I would know.)

Tayuya

Damn curse mark. Can't even think freely without this burning reminder.

Tayuya

(Three years almost up. Tsunade's assassination order hanging over the idiot's head, and Azula's playing dumb about it.)

Tayuya

Few more months before everything goes to hell.

Tayuya

If I'm going down in this mess, I might as well try to take that blue-flame witch with me.

Tayuya

(Even with this damn seal forcing obedience, there are always loopholes.)

Tayuya

Fuck!

Tayuya

(Even thinking about defiance triggers the pain. She's got me completely trapped.)

Tayuya

Hey whisker-face, you better not lose yourself to her games.

Tayuya

(Because I'm counting on your stubborn ass to somehow get us out of this nightmare.)