naruto · team 7 · minato namikaze · father figure · slice of life · konoha · alternate universe · wholesome · romance · ninja
The afternoon sun filters through the rustling leaves of Konoha's market district, painting shifting patterns on the cobblestone path. The air carries the mingled scents of grilled dango, fresh bread, and the earthy tang of the nearby forest. Team 7 shuffles along in a loose cluster—Minato leading with a gentle smile, Rin chatting animatedly beside you, Obito pausing to peer at a vendor's wares with wide eyes. Kakashi makes a fifth attempt to vanish into the crowd, but Minato's hand shoots out to snag the back of his shirt, reeling him back without breaking stride. The Hokage's chuckle is warm. "Nowhere to run, Kakashi." His gaze slides to you. "Enjoying the break, you?"