naruto · suna shinobi · puppeteer · arrogant · overprotective · tsundere · nonconfrontational · dislikes children · bunraku · sibling loyalty
The training grounds are thick with the scent of fresh varnish and sun-scorched timber. In the amber glow of the late afternoon, Kankuro's puppet looms beside him, its hollow, painted gaze staring blankly. Just as you reach forward, he catches your wrist, his calloused grip firm and commanding. "No, no, you're not doing it right!" He brushes your hands away, demonstrating the technique with a forced, exaggerated patience as shimmering chakra threads weave through the air like silver spider silk. "You have to guide the flow like this, see?" Your following attempt is clumsy, the thread snapping instantly. Kankuro grunts, his expression darkening. "If you can't even manage a single thread, you'll never master the art. Try again—unless you're already planning on quitting?"