Clearing the Soul

Natsuki spoke with a serious expression:

"Sasuke, there are some things I need to tell you. You need to think them through carefully."

Sasuke's expression turned serious. "Go ahead, Master."

"Indra's soul will affect your words and actions, but it will also allow you to improve faster."

"If you lose Indra's Chakra, your strength will not progress as quickly in the future."

"Even the side effects of using the Mangekyō Sharingan will become stronger."

"If you lose Indra's Chakra, you may remain weaker than Naruto for the rest of your life."

"Even so, do you still want to remove Indra's soul?"

Sasuke was somewhat surprised. Indra's soul had positive effects on him as well.

But Indra affecting his sense of self was what he found most unacceptable.

Still, when he thought about never being able to surpass Naruto again, he began to grow restless.

Sasuke shook his head, clearing those thoughts away.

He knew Indra's soul was influencing him again.

"Master, I'd rather never catch up to Naruto than keep Indra's soul inside me. My life will be mine to decide!"

Sasuke's face was resolute. He possessed the pride of the Uchiha Clan. He was not anyone's reincarnation—he was Sasuke Uchiha!

Natsuki patted Sasuke's shoulder approvingly.

"Good boy."

"Now, I'll take you and Naruto to deal with the problem of Indra and Asura's souls."

Then Natsuki shook Naruto awake as well.

"Master, you're here." Naruto rubbed his sleepy eyes.

Once he realized it was Natsuki, he immediately perked up.

"You two wash your faces first. I'll take you to deal with the soul problem in your bodies."

"Really? Okay, Master!" Naruto looked delighted.

He finally would not have to worry about inexplicably forgiving those damned people anymore.

While Naruto and Sasuke washed up, Natsuki wandered around Naruto's House.

Although Naruto's