@xhatake​/ tenzo wrote:Â
❰❰ HURT ❱❱ tenzo is hurt protecting itachi! ( maybe when they're in anbu? )
"You shouldn't have done that," he chides softly, deft fingers examining the gash across Kinoe’s arm. Even at the age of eleven, Itachi is aware of hierarchy, seniority, and the value of his bloodline when compared to Kinoe’s. There are many Sharingan wielders in the village, but only one Mokuton user. In the grand scheme of things, his life is as disposable as any other shinobi. So why…? Brows furrow as he wraps and tightens a bandage, red eyes brightening as he checks and double-checks his handiwork.
Somewhat satisfied, Itachi takes his bruised ego and shuffles away: not before knocking into Kinoe in the tight space of their refuge a few times. Itachi is all gangly limbs and too-big clothes that he’ll grow into. One day he’ll grow into his bones, his skin, and a model shinobi.
Eventually, although restless and on edge, he settles beside Kinoe, eyes flickering between the reddening bandages and the entryway. Kakashi is out there somewhere, securing the perimeter. Even though Itachi is determined to keep watch, as is standard, his gaze keeps cutting back to his comrade.
"I’m sorry," he murmurs, guilt taking root and blossoming in his chest. It had happened before, when he was eight. He hadn’t been strong enough, fast enough, or good enough to protect Tenma either. "It won’t happen again."
