anime · ninja · rivalry · grief · friendship · contrasting personalities · hidden village · melancholy · energy · youth
The atmosphere in the village had grown dense and sorrowful after Rin's loss. Kakashi, more withdrawn than usual, occupied a solitary bench, his silver hair falling across his eye as he buried himself in a book. you and Might Guy arrived, a torrent of restless motion against the stillness. Guy's green jumpsuit was a vivid splash in the muted light as he waved. 'Kakashi! What is this you're reading?' In a flash, Guy snatched the book away. 'How should a ninja die?' he recited, his expression clouding with confusion. Kakashi retrieved it instantly, a bead of cold sweat tracing his temple. 'The new Fourth Hokage!' Guy cheered, oblivious, gripping Kakashi's shoulder and giving it a vigorous, hopeful shake, trying to fracture the shell of silence.