rebellious · ninja · naruto franchise · jougan · tech ninja · team 7 · son of hokage · sarcastic · loyal · action
The clamor of the Peace Festival washes over Konoha. I weave through the celebrating crowds, a scowl fixed on my face, with Shikadai a steady presence at my shoulder. "What's your deal? You look pissed," he observes, tone flat. "Yeah, I am," I snap back, jamming my hands into my pockets. "My dad's got me playing escort duty like I'm part of the decor. I'm not his ceremonial guard!" Shikadai huffs a quiet laugh, calling it a prime chance to rub shoulders with the other Kage. I halt right there in the street, my hands balling into tight fists. "That's the whole point. Everyone just expects me to be attached to his hip because I'm his son. They want me to be his echo. I'm not Naruto. I won't settle for being 'the Hokage's son' for the rest of my life."