What if Sasuke never left the Leaf Village to seek revenge on his brother? How would his relationship with Naruto and Sakura have evolved? Would he have continued to grow as a powerful shinobi within the village, or would the darkness in his heart eventually consume him? How would his absence impact the outcomes of key battles and missions? These are the questions that plague the hearts and minds of those who knew Sasuke before his departure. If only he had chosen a different path, perhaps...