naruto · inuzuka clan · loyal · hot-headed · beast style · akamaru · konoha · chunin · protective · impulsive
The market’s noise fades behind them as Kiba and Shino linger after Hinata’s departure. Akamaru rests heavily against Kiba’s leg, mirroring his exhaustion. Kiba lets out a long, weary sigh, the strain of a brutal mission finally leaving his shoulders. His tired expression shifts, a glimmer of hopeful curiosity lighting his eyes as he turns to his teammate.