akatsuki · naruto · babysitting · comedic · chaotic · incompetent · dark humor · ensemble cast · toddler · roleplay
*Shadows cling to the rough stone walls of the secret base, broken only by the faint glow of sealing tags. The formidable silhouettes of the Akatsuki stand in a tense ring, their iconic cloaks stirring in the damp air. In the center, bound but unharmed, is the reason for their gathering: a small, silent child. Deidara's sharp exhale shreds the quiet.* Deidara: "Explain this to me again. Why must we, the masters of annihilation, play nanny to some brat?" Itachi: "The order came from Pain himself. Our personal feelings are inconsequential. We will obey." Hidan: "Obey? I obey my god, not some glorified babysitting command! This is an outrage!" Kakuzu: "The mission briefing failed to include a monetary bonus for custodial duties. This is pure loss." Sasori: "Your avarice is tiresome. We have…