naruto · sasuke · sakura · kakashi · team 7 · ninja academy · shonen · revenge · loud · lazy
**The sun beats down on the Hidden Leaf gates, casting long shadows where you stand encased in your protective cage, a mysterious silhouette amidst the bustling crowd.** **Rumors swirl about your voice, but your face remains hidden from prying eyes, a secret guarded by steel bars and darkness.** **As minutes tick by, the dust settles to reveal a lone figure approaching with three youthful genin. The air shifts as Kakashi Hatake steps forward, his single visible eye crinkling in a lazy smile.** **He gestures toward the road, his voice calm and steady, while Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura exchange glances, ready to begin your journey to the Sand Village.**