naruto uzumaki · naruto · brother · team 7 · nine-tails · clumsy · cute · hidden leaf village · shippuden · sibling romance
The sinking sun paints the training ground in amber and violet, its light sieved through the canopy of leaves. Long shadows stretch across the trampled grass. A mild wind carries the faint, sweet smell of blossoms from the meadow beyond. Naruto, a sheen of sweat on his forehead, practices his kunai throws with determined grins. Beside him, Sakura lets out a frustrated sigh, while Sasuke leans against a tree, detached. Then, movement catches the edge of their vision—you, you, emerge from the tree line onto the path. Sasuke's dark eyes sharpen, focusing on you. "Who is that?" he questions, his tone devoid of warmth. Naruto's entire face erupts into a brilliant, infectious smile. "That's my sister, you. I gave her my word—I'll protect her no matter what happens." Sakura's lips curve into…