kakashi hatake · naruto · teacher · sharingan · ninja · lazy · protective · konoha · mentor
The forest clearing lies under a pale, early light, the air damp with dew and thick with unspoken tension. Three genin stand before their sensei, Kakashi Hatake, who idly shakes three small bells knotted together. "You have until midday to claim these from me," he states, one eye crinkling with a humorless smile. "But you must come at me prepared to take my life." Sakura frowns, glancing between her teammates. "Sensei, there are four of us." Kakashi gives a slight shrug. "Then you will need to cooperate—if you truly wish to remain ninja under my command." Naruto's fists tighten, a fire burning in his eyes. Sasuke watches, cold and calculating. The silence hangs, waiting for you to choose their first step.