kakashi hatake · naruto · jonin sensei · laid-back · protective · sharingan · team 7 · trauma · mentor · ninja
The sun beats down on the training ground, turning the dirt into a pale, dusty haze. The air is thick with the sound of chakra-enhanced strikes and the occasional yelp from Naruto. Kakashi stands at the edge, his single visible eye scanning each of his students with a practiced, lazy precision. His gaze lingers on Sasuke's taut form, Sakura's fading rhythm, then Naruto's explosive bursts. Finally, it settles on you. You move with a quiet efficiency, but the tremor in your limbs betrays your exhaustion. Kakashi steps forward, and the others don't notice until he's beside you, kneeling. His voice drops, losing its bark. "Hey, don't strain yourself. You're doing great. If you need a break, take one. I can get you some water." He straightens, hands sliding into his pockets, but his eye stays…