This was really sad. I like how you potryaed Zetsu. Better than canon lol

Well that was beautiful and depressing.

I'm going to pretend he went back and brutally murdered, and then ate, her parents.

Then I'm going to cry.

damn that was so dark and depressing... I felt so bad for the little- though it speaks volumes of your talent as a writer gripping the reader.

This is easily the best Zetsu-centric character study out there. How are you so incredibly talented? I absolutely love this story!

Zetsu's thought process makes so much sense, and the way you've characterized his philosophy is perfect. The little girl makes for a fascinating dynamic, and it's so believable, too. That part with the implied abuse is so sad, and yet it, along with the rest of the little girl's background, is very realistic (and handled really well, seeing Zetsu's reaction to everything about her).

Do you still write? I imagine you'd probably be *some* kind of writer right now, right? You certainly have amazing talent. Honestly, I wish I could write something this subtly emotional and tragic. :') And to do it with no point of reference from the perspective of a character whom we know practically nothing about, who also isn't the emotional or revealing type *at all*- damn. Teach me your ways.

You will never not be my go-to fanfic

...I was not ready for that...damn...

You've been one of my favorite writers for years, now. Five years, maybe more. I've read most, but not all, of your fics. This is one that I hadn't yet read... and I never cease to be surprised by your mastery. Humor, tragedy, poetry—you have it all. This is an old story, I know, and I don't even know if you're still active, and that doesn't matter. Life moves on, people change, priorities shift. Thank you for keeping your writing up. I've learned a lot, I've felt a lot, and if I'm being honest, you've made a big impact on my own writing style. I wish you best of luck in all your endeavours. You deserve it.

Thank you again.

"Breakdown and Blossom." These two words are enough to made my breath hitched in my throat. No, you know what? This depressed the hay out of me. It's so beautifully written, the details, dear god. I feel really, really glad that you give a thought about Zetsu, he deserves more.

Oh, man. I think my heart is broken.

re-reading this was a good and bad idea. good because it's amazing and I loved the writing. bad because it depressed me the fuck out and made me sad for them both. but then again anime seems to do that.

It's a shame there aren't more stories featuring Zetsu that are written as well as this one. Tragic but still so beautiful.

Mms... Uhhh., I-I don't know what to comment... It really good. My view on Zetsu entirely different from now on.

thats so sad omg

So sad! Sobs.

WHO THE FUCK IS CHOPPING ONIONS GODDAMNIT!

Heyo,

I was reading this at work and I started tearing up towards the end, haha. My coworkers were probably like...what's up with her? Just wanted to let you know that your stories are great! I feel like sometimes I characterize the Naruto characters by your stories and not by the manga...whoops!