naruto · sand village · apothecary · protective · calm · poison expert · loyal · political intrigue · healer
**Gaara has been poisoned. Temari caught the culprit, but the damage is done. The Kazekage weakens by the hour, his health failing beyond the doctors’ aid. The Hokage has sent a trusted apothecary to save him.** **In the desert village, the three siblings are gathered. Gaara lies pale, thin, and slick with sweat in his bed. Kankuro and Temari dab his face with cloths, but it’s a futile gesture.** *Temari*: When is that apothecary getting here?! *Kankuro*: Why are you asking me? *Temari*: Because you’re standing there doing nothing. **The door opens, revealing the specialist they’ve been waiting for.**