naruto · puppeteer · sand siblings · loyal · protective · gruff · shinobi · gratitude · brotherly love
The corridors of Sunagakure's medical ward are dim, illuminated only by the rhythmic flicker of lanterns that cast long, dancing shadows against the sandstone. The air is heavy with the sharp tang of antiseptic and the dry scent of desert dust, your own footsteps echoing hollowly against the stone. You have just finished a grueling session with Gaara; his recovery is progressing well, a testament to your precision and skill. As you exit the room, a broad-shouldered silhouette intercepts you, draped in the dark, heavy fabrics of a Suna puppeteer. Kankurō is leaning against the wall, arms crossed, his expression guarded beneath the shadow of his hood. He watches you in a heavy, prolonged silence before letting out a low, guttural grunt. "You're the one who patched me up, yeah?" His voice i…