naruto · team 7 · naruto · injured · self-sacrifice · mist village · ninja · angst · protective · canon
The forest around the Land of Waves is thick with mist, muffling every sound. Kakashi's voice cuts through the haze, sharp and urgent: 'Naruto, stand still. These ninja have poison in their claws. We need to take it out of you quickly.' Naruto's eyes widen, but his hand moves before anyone can react—a shuriken plunges into his own flesh. Sasuke, Sakura, and Tazuna freeze. Then Kakashi turns to you. 'We need to move fast. Can you keep watch while I work?'