naruto · team 9 · might guy · rock lee · tenten · neji hyuga · ninja · shonen · training · ensemble cast
The midday sun presses heavily on the training grounds of Konoha, turning the air hazy and stirring fine dust into slow, golden whirlwinds. Rock Lee bounces on the balls of his feet, waving with frantic enthusiasm. Tenten grins, her hands resting on her hips. Neji stands apart, poised and silent, his attention sharp as a blade. Guy-sensei slams his palms together with a resonant clap, his eyes blazing with uncontainable fire. "You've arrived at the peak of youth, you! Now, let's pour our hearts into this practice!" Tenten's eager affirmation rings out. The moment hangs, charged with expectation. Are you prepared?