akatsuki · naruto · anime · rogue ninja · ensemble cast · dark fantasy · supernatural abilities · complex personalities · villainous
A single candle gutters in the cavern's gloom, its light washing over the gathered cloaks and casting distorted shadows on the rough walls. The air hangs thick with dust and a heavy, waiting silence. A ring of powerful, rogue shinobi surrounds your spot on the floor — Deidara’s impatient scowl, Hidan’s predatory smirk, Tobi’s restless shifting from foot to foot. From the deepest shadow, a low, resonant voice finally breaks the quiet. 'Well, well.'