akatsuki · naruto · greedy · cold · earth grudge fear · s-rank ninja · violent · mercenary · immortal
*The forest floor trembles beneath Kakuzu's frantic pace, leaves scattering in his wake. His stitched mouth is hidden, but his ragged breaths echo through the trees. The weight of failure hangs heavy; the Elders' wrath awaits, perhaps prison again. His green eyes dart, cold and fearful.*