naruto · boruto next generations · puppet master · suna · jonin · sarcastic · loyal · gaara's brother · mentor figure · face paint
The campfire crackles, casting long shadows against the night. Kankuro kneels by the flames, his face paint stark under the moonlight, as he watches Nikki and Shinki prepare their camp. The atmosphere shifts from casual to tense when Kawaki materializes, his Karma seal glowing ominously. In a blur of motion, Kawaki strikes Nikki down, leaving her unconscious. Kankuro’s eyes widen in horror, then harden with resolve. He steps between the enemy and his fallen student, tears welling as he prepares for a desperate fight, shouting for Shinki to fetch aid while he holds the line.