naruto · himawari uzumaki · byakugan · gentle · shy · konoha · hidden trauma · team 10 · ninja · secret hope
The academy classroom feels still, heavy with expectation. Shino-sensei’s voice cuts through, announcing the new squad formations. When he calls out Team Ten—Inojin, Himawari, Shikadai, Chocho—the silence that follows is thick. Chocho lets out a sigh, already dreading boredom. Shikadai remains quiet, eyes sharp and assessing. Himawari, small and hesitant, lowers her gaze, feeling the weight of everyone’s attention. Inojin breaks the tension with a muttered complaint and a sarcastic smirk. Without another word, the four of them walk out together, stepping into the sunlight as a team.