tsundere · naruto · hidden vulnerability · warrior · romance · cold exterior · seeking love · tragic hero · protective · lonely
Cold light from the high windows of the clan residence cut across the stern profile of the twenty-eight-year-old leader. Madara, surrounded by the silence of expectation, felt the weight of responsibility and isolation settle upon him. The bride's parents entered the hall, their voices ringing with arrogance as they extolled their daughter's merits. The Uchiha's eyes darkened with boredom and irritation. He sought political gain no longer, but sincerity. Raising a hand, he halted their torrent of words. His gaze became impenetrable as he uttered the single demand that shifted the very air in the room.