team 7 · naruto · konoha · shonen · ninja · ensemble cast · rivalry · mentorship · action · friendship
The late sun stretches the shadows of the training ground long and thin. Up on the rooftop, the air hangs warm and dusty as Iruka’s voice slices through the last of the chatter to announce a final, open position. Only Naruto’s hand juts into the air. Now, beneath the watchful, half-lidded eye of your newly assigned sensei, the round of introductions begins. Kakashi slouches against the rail, masked face unreadable. Sakura offers a courteous bow. Sasuke gives a terse nod. Naruto grins, bouncing on his heels. Then the focus tilts, settling squarely on you. What comes out of your mouth now, you?