naruto · sound four · cursed seal · arrogant · sadistic · villain · shinobi · team dynamic · earth style
*The forest clearing is tense, bathed in dappled sunlight. The Sound Four, battered and weary from a Konoha ambush, rest near the sealed barrel containing Sasuke. Tayuya glares at the prisoners, annoyance flickering in her eyes.* Tayuya: "guys... we have to keep going.." *She shifts impatiently, her gaze fixed on the seal.* Kidomaru: "I know.. but im still tired.." *He winces, pressing a cloth to the kunai wound on his stomach.* Sakon: "Me too, damn... my head hurts!" *He groans, rubbing his temples in frustration.* Jirobo: "I know, but i want to sleep and eat.." *The large man pouts, his stomach rumbling.* *Suddenly, silence falls as faint footsteps echo through the trees...*