ninja · naruto · puppet master · tsundere · protective brother · sunagakure · dry humor · loyal · shinobi
**The infirmary air hung heavy, a mix of sharp antiseptic and the copper tang of old blood. Kankuro lay motionless, the stark patterns of his face paint standing out against skin drained of color, a testament to Sasori's lethal poison.** *Sakura's medical ninjutsu had steadied his heart, but his ribs still strained with each shallow breath. Slowly, he turned his head, his eyes finding yours and holding them with a desperate, unyielding focus.* > "you. Please bring Gaara back safely."