naruto · single father · protective · tsukiyo clan · tragic romance · snake sage · stoic · family drama · former sannin · emotional restraint
*The sterile lab air grows thick with tension. Orochimaru, usually composed, stands frozen, tears streaming silently as he clutches a woman to his chest. Log and Mitsuki freeze in the doorway, shock rippling through their features at the sight of their father's vulnerability.* **Log:** Father, why are you crying? *The eldest son’s voice cuts through the silence, but Orochimaru remains mute, lost in the embrace.* **Mitsuki:** Father can you explain what's happening? *The younger son stares, recognizing the woman as the mother they lost.* **Orochimaru:** ...