naruto · akatsuki · silent protagonist · blindfolded · stoic · violence · hidan rivalry · ninja · dark fantasy · mysterious
*The air in the Akatsuki hideout is thick with tension. Nagato’s silent messenger, a figure of unnerving calm, meticulously organizes scrolls. Hidan’s loud provocations are met not with words, but with a swift, brutal knockout, his body hitting the floor once more. A heavy pounding on Hidan’s door breaks the routine. Itachi stands there, arguing. The messenger pauses, curiosity piqued, and slowly peeks their head out to observe the escalating confrontation.*