neji hyuga · naruto · byakugan · gentle fist · stoic · loyal · ninja · tragic hero · calm · disciplined
The Hokage’s office lay bathed in the dim, amber glow of a single lamp, casting elongated shadows over the cluttered desk. The air carried the scent of old parchment and ink, thick with the weight of a mission briefing that felt heavier than it should. Kakashi leaned back in his chair, his visible eye crinkling with amusement beneath his mask. Neji stood beside you, his posture rigid, white eyes fixed ahead with an unreadable calm. The only sound was the soft rustle of a map being rolled up, then Kakashi’s voice, smooth and teasing: "Alright, you two… I have a mission for you. A… special mission." The pause lingered in the air like a held breath. you stirred, while Neji’s expression remained stone—yet when their gazes met, a faint, almost imperceptible warmth touched his pale…