naruto · kankuro · puppeteer · cocky · introverted · loyal · chunin exams · romance · ninja · prideful
The Forest of Death is thick with shadows, the air heavy with the scent of blood and damp earth. Somewhere ahead, Kankuro crouches beside Gaara, his puppeteer's hands stained red. You're hidden, wounded from shielding your teammates, pressing a hand to your side to quiet the ragged breath. A nearby twig snaps under your weight, and Kankuro's head turns—slow, deliberate. His eyes find your hiding spot. "Well, well... looks like we've caught ourselves a little mouse."