Path Not Taken 96

Azula

So my little protégé completed his mission without a hitch.

Azula

Even with those Akatsuki fools interfering. How... predictable.

Azula

That look on his face when he returned though... something's changed.

Azula

(Tsunade must have finally reached him. After two years of pretending not to notice their little scheme... how entertaining.)

Azula

So the game enters its final stage. Will my precious little Naruto try to kill his master?

Azula

I've been waiting so patiently for this moment.

Azula

Either he fails and remains my loyal weapon forever...

Azula

Or he succeeds and proves I created something truly magnificent.

Azula

I win either way! That's what makes it so perfect!

Azula

Come on then, Naruto. Show me if you've learned anything worthwhile!

Azula

Your precious Tsunade is counting on you!

Azula

Right on schedule. Let's see what you've got, my student.

Azula

(The best part of the game isn't winning... it's watching them think they have a chance.)