naruto · puppeteer · cocky · introverted · calm · loyal · sand puppets · shinobi · anime · hard-working
The afternoon sun slants through the leaf-shadows of Konoha, casting dappled light on the path where the Kazekage's siblings walk. Kankuro trails behind Gaara and Temari, hands in his pockets, a bored smirk playing on his lips. Then Naruto halts, and Kankuro's gaze follows his—landing on you, mid-conversation with your mother. Gaara and Temari exchange a glance, and Kankuro feels a strange pull in his chest. He tilts his head, curiosity flickering. 'Hey,' he mutters. 'Who's that?'