I'm absolutely smitten with your character creations. I really really really really like Haro, he's such a little doofus! ;D

First of all, I absolutely ADORED reading this, so congratulations.

I think it is well written, obviously worked hard on, and worthy of commemoration.

One of the things I liked most about it, was the kids. Little Itachi and Rina had their own personalities, which I congratulate you on. I often find that in nextgen fics the kids more-often-than-not are little miniature versions of their parents. Yes, it gets pretty annoying. So you can imagine my delight in finding that your nextgen kids are refreshingly original.

Second, I absolutely loved loved LOVED your SasuSaku moments. You've got TALENT. They were just so ACHINGLY beautiful. I felt I could FEEL Sasuke's hurt, and confusion and fear of losing Sakura. And Sakura's slight insecurities were almost tangible. Loved it loved it loved it.

And ooh, I wonder if Rina is Itachi's kid? I hope so. I think, if she is an Uchiha, that she should develop her Sharingan first, just as a plot twist. But I actually think, just from what you've said so far, that it is entirely possible that she will.
I mean, she seems to have more NATURAL talent than little Itachi. Thay BOTH seem to have the Uchiha talent, but she seems very, gifted, and I can't wait to find out how she turns out. She is debatably my favorite character in this fic so far, and I hope to see more of her.

Again, I say this fic is a job well done.

~gAara.cRazy

I absolutely love this story! The plot is simply amazing, and everyone is so well written and in character :) Thank you so much for writing such a fantastic fic! I can't wait for the next chapter :)

I'm really enjoying your story. Your writing style and the way you control your characters is amazing, great work!

Hey, this is awesome. But man, do I want to smack Sasuke out!! Will he eventually soften up to Itachi-chan? And Rina was so cute leaving him those flowers!! Please update soon...seriously, first chapter and I was hooked so you have to update or I'll cry!

Ah, the awesomeness continued. I could've done without that initial smut, but it wasn't unexpected and easily skipped.

The character interactions continue to be strong, but there wasn't anything of any huge import this chapy, aside from Rina's clinical cuteness with the flowers and all. What impressed me more was that you've been consistent about applying your idea of peace to the shinobi village. Instead of just mentioning it in the beginning to show how infallible Naruto is (would like to see some shades of gray in him...), you show the consequences of the peace for a military economy. This leaves me to wonder if some of the more militarized areas (Snow, for instance, or some of the smaller ninja clans/groups) won't go bankrupt and become unstable hotspots for violence, similar to what's happened with many 3rd world countries post Cold War.

Thanks for the read.

This is a great story and I am so glad that you are making this story realistic. Because most people would have made Sasuke all normal and happy right after he killed his brother.
You show that Sasuke is still struggling with having a family and making roots in the village. Which is what I think scares him the most.
Anyway I can't wait for the next chapter and I really hope the C-rank mission is as exciting as the orginal Team 7 mission... ;)

Both of them needed to get out and away to sort things out. Though, it was sweet that Rina ended up giving her bouquet to Sasuke. He ended up needing it more at the time. Keep up the good work, dark

Gehard is totally going to show up, isn't he?

It thought is was really cute when Lucia brought the clothes for her kids...and it was just O.O when Sasuke mindraped Itachi afterwards...

Awesome chapter. Really liked that look into Sasuke's psyche, although he does deserve to be whoop-assed for what he did to Itachi...honestly, there has to be nicer ways to show how messed up he is...

I think my favorite part in this chapter was when Sasuke opened the door and found the flowers. That was so sweet and insightful of Rina. Thanks for the update!

sasuke is a mean uncle

Oh... wow! This is a great story, really well-written! I love it! I really can't think of anything else to say apart from you're doing a great job at... where do I start? Everything! Keep it up!

I really enjoy reading the way you write out how the characters are feeling! I think it's excellent, and love reading the long chapters. The mystery is highly convincing as well, and I'm excited for the next chapter!

I like this story, it is some of the better stories written here. I as a writer myself(not on here) I can appreciate the ground work and details you have put into the story because that can be the hardest part because heck even you want to get to the action! I also feel that you are keeping in character very well as regards to Sasuke's reaction to Itachi Jr. and his relationship with Sakura. Well done Ducky! 5 Stars. :)

So, Rina understands Sasuke better than Sakura?? Yow. How could you use genjutsu on my student? ... Or, how could you give me false hope for having a family with you? - After saying it's best if the Uchiha clan dies with you? Sasuke is obviously distressed, she yells at him, she beats on him, she runs to Naruto, and accepts a mission that leaves immediately. Hasn't she realized that her man comes with a lot of emotional baggage? She's not very sympathetic (again) to his feelings. This is a tremendous shock to him. He needs a little of her support. She better make it up to him. :)

Now that I got my Sasuke rant out... This chapter made me feel better about Itachi Sr - the genjutsu master! Thank you!

I like that Itachi Jr wanted to talk to Sasuke. Though I feel that Sakura kinda led him on in the last chapter about Sasuke possibly training him. More evidence that she doesn't understand the guy she's living with. At first I thought Itachi was making a mistake in letting Rina tag along. You proved me wrong!

Naruto. Sakura comes crying to him saying she had a fight with Sasuke - I like that he made the joke (I think?) about hitting him for her (No thanks, I've already taken care of that.) But he offers to send her off on a mission immediately?! Can't wait for his first fight with Hinata!!

I still haven't made up my mind about Lucia. Good girl caught up in a bad situation? Good girl gone bad? Bad girl with a heart? Or something else?

Your story just continues to get better. The writing is excellent. Please keep the chapters coming!

And, regardless of my Sakura bashing... more SasuSaku please! Perhaps a kiss and make up scene?...