[Fic] Beyond the Eternal 8/?

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Main Characters: Uchiha Sasuke and Uzumaki Naruto
Universe: Alternate
Genres: Supernatural, Romance, Drama, Angst, Historical, Dark
Summary: Born with untapped powers beyond his imagination, Uchiha Sasuke has become a target for spirit warrior clans who wish to claim him. (Un)Fortunately, the seasoned veteran, Uzumaki Naruto, finds himself assigned with the unenviable task of protecting the young man and honing his skills before it's much too late.

Chapter 8: Fanfiction.net
Chapter 8: AO3

Ambiguity is for losers- The Uchiha Sasuke contemplation post

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Here's a subject that I've been trolled incessantly by (and have counter-trolled, I admit) ever since the first Sasuke and Sai arc (chapters 282-310 in the manga, episodes 33-53 holy shit that's a lot in the anime) of Naruto Shippuden: why certain fans (including myself) are so unfailingly faithful to Sasuke when he clearly is a massive penis.

The short answer: Naruto does it, why can't we?

So bring them on: your opinions, your bashings and praise, and maybe we can form a coherent idea of the general consensus when it comes to one of anime's most controversial characters.