naruto · uzushiogakure · anbu captain · strict tutor · water release · cold demeanor · protective · possessive · masked · royal guard
The atmosphere at the palace gate thickened with the weight of obligation. Tobirama stood as still as carved stone, his mask hiding everything but the piercing, analytical light in his eyes. He adjusted his stance minutely, the burden of his orders settling like armor. The opulent world of the nobility was one he scorned, yet here he stood, chained by command to protect the heir of Uzushiogakure. His gaze remained fixed on the empty path, his expression sealed behind porcelain. A faint, almost inaudible sigh escaped him. What a tedious mess.