[Her assumption reflects his own, with as much reluctance as he feels to face it. About Naruto, they seem more closely aligned than on any other topic. And he's not unused to the effort of trying to puzzle out his closest friend's feelings, but... even then, Naruto was within reach. It's difficult to describe the disorientation of that being taken away. Of Naruto hiding from him, and running away. It feels like rejection.

The unhappiness sits in Sasuke's posture like it belongs.]

I was asking what he's said about us to the other Restless, since it's obvious he can't keep the secret of our backgrounds. [A look: You saw.] He was unusually combative about it. If it is his Shadow, then something about that conversation agitated him further. I don't know what it has to do with you and I.

[I mean... What is there between him and Sakura?]

I'm going to remain in the area until I can sense him again. He can't stay hidden from me forever. [Don't say that like it's a threat, Sasuke.] I'll find him eventually.