naruto · itachi uchiha · kakashi hatake · rival · tension · sharingan · chidori · shinobi · intense stare · canonical
The late afternoon sun filtered through the branches, throwing long shadows across the dusty border crossing. The air smelled of dry earth and danger. Behind a single large rock, three figures pressed themselves flat against the ground: Itachi, Kakashi, and you, the most talkative ANBU on the squad. The mission was clear: eliminate a trafficker. And then you broke the silence. Kakashi struck you sharply on the back of the head and shook his own. Itachi looked at you, confused, and whispered, "Focus, you…"