♚ ʜᴇᴀᴠᴇɴ-ʜᴇʟᴅ.

[slugnade]

she leaves her card alongside a bottle of the sannin’s favourite sake, and two new shot glasses. so you don’t always have to drink alone, the note says, a little smile next to the sentiment.

                               happy valentine’s day!

                                        art credit

          MANICURED FINGERS FIND their way about the bottle, its label the foremost point of inspection. The brand is stellar, a marked favorite in the former Hokage’s storage. Placing it down, she pops the cap, beginning to fill one of the twin glasses left for her leisure. A professional of pouring, eyes are focused instead on the written note left beside, scanning over the kanji before a sickeningly SWEET smile rests itself upon her expression. The glass is full, and despite her student’s sound advice, the first shot will be downed by her lonesome.

                    ❛  I’LL JUST HAVE to drink with you in spirit. Sakura. This first drink is for you.  ❜ she mutters before, the cooled glass is pressed to her lips, alcohol leaving the surface in an instant.

[slugnade]

' sorry for the sudden question, former 5th, but uh... why me? '

          A TESTED SIGH releases from crimson-painted lips, thin eyebrows pinching together at the inquiry, even as tentative and respectful as it were. Without the responsibility of leading a hidden village, its ninja, its diplomatic ties, its citizens who knew not of what corruption ran beneath their feet, it left room to BREATHE. Time among the leaves, not those imprinted upon a metallic headband, stained by blood and fire, would bring clarity towards her rampant mind. Once a question she held unanswered, now her gaze rests with a wizened calm. 

                    ❛  YOU’RE THE MOST powerful and experienced ninja Konoha has to offer, you have ties with many shinobi, including those from foreign villages, you had a direct hand in stopping what may have been the greatest threat to our world as we know it ── I’ll answer your question with another, Kakashi. Why not ?  ❜

[slugnade]

' is something like this even possible to hide completely? '

                    ❛  OF COURSE. That shouldn’t be a question, Kakashi.  ❜

          HIS DOUBTS WERE infinitely justified, the acts of violence being far too great, far too HEINOUS for the average citizen to ignore without whispers of dissidence spreading. Yet, it was the way of the land, of their land ; as shinobi, their duty was to perform these acts from the shadows, no matter what or whose blood would stain their hands. For their village, for their comrades, for their daimyo and for their honor, no request was too GRAND, too difficult. 

                    ❛  I’M NOT SAYING it will be easy, but we have no choice. Word of this can’t spread, especially not throughout the village. Sarutobi-sensei used to call himself the light to Danzo’s darkness. I’ve learned that with what falls in line with our duties, none of us have the right to call ourselves anything but darkness. And darkness must do what it was created for, to hide what must be hidden.  ❜

[slugnade]

KAKASHI.

@slugnade.

          RHYTHMIC TAPPING IS the only sound to fill the room, consequence of one patient ninja situated in front of the desk. his foot moves against the floor in tune with his eye roaming the page of his book. he’s expecting someone, and only when she enters does he turn to glance at the door with an eyebrow raised.

                    ❝          NOW LOOK who’s late.          ❞

                    ❛  DON’T LOOK SO smug, Kakashi. I’m an old woman ─ one without a REPUTATION for tardiness.  ❜

          A SELF-RELIANT JOURNEY, where her distant travels were by choice rather than the inkling of guilt and lamentation forcing her hand, took her place now. Hokage no longer, it meant that the only responsibility was her own life, not that of a village. A stark contrast, but not one which went UNAPPRECIATED, now that the demons haunting the darkest corners of her mind had been vanquished.

                    ❛  SKIP THE PLEASANTRIES and tell me why you’ve called on me. I didn’t ever take you as the type to seek out help.  ❜

[hikaarin]

          i’m actually close to another milestone, but 400 was a big one and i’ve never actually done anything for previous milestones. so !! i just wanted to say thank you, especially for being so patient with me over the last 7 months. i know i’ve never been the most active, but once things settle down with moving you bet i’m gonna try harder. ofc the fandom’s been up and down but i’ve met so many nice and wonderful people and i don’t even know the last time i’ve even tried to keep a blog even remotely alive for this long !! so here’s a quick and sloppy bias list or whatever you’d like to call it. really, it’s just a shout out to some lovely faves that i genuinely enjoy talking to and / or seeing then and their writing on my dash !!

@summerswiirl  |  @kurobito  |  @winterace  |  @slugnade  /  @ichikaras  |  @keeneyed  |  @eorldire  |  @babeato  /  @uchihasassy  |  @kiraahachi  |  @gxnjutsu  |  @sarutobisms  |  @xhaeres  |  @c-h-i-t-a-n  |  @fragrantfall  |  @hyouton  |  @murasakiirohana  |  @rytherns  |  @ijikeru  |  @ofjinchuuriki  |  @raijinrozu  |  @awakyning

          + every else !! i’m sry i’m so forgetful with these.

[slugnade]

§

MEME | ACCEPTING↳ Munday asks. 

§:  Favourite song?

I don’t really have a favorite song but I’m currently listening to ‘ Sentimental ‘ by WINNER !

[astakides]

“Grow up… Death comes with being a Shinobi… There are times when death is hard to accept but if you don’t get over it, there is no future” - Tsunade requested by anonymous

[keeneyed-a-blog]

listen i just really wanted something kakashi + doggies for this thing and the size was really weird so i improvised. aNYWAYS. ok wow so i came into this fandom a bit wary but it was fine because i already knew some cool people that made me comfy, and then i met some more cool people! i haven’t been here for very long in general but man i’m sure glad i made kakashi because i love him to bits and pieces and y’all have made my stay here a true slice. thank you all for following me, and for accepting my portrayal of kakashi!!

                                                       -ravi ♥

#squads4life

@ichikaras / @slugnade, @gankon, @croweyed, @hirugae, @okarih, @coerulux ( rip y i cant tag )

@raijinrozu / @sccrletfairy, @grieverchain, @mikoffire, @ainxhoshi / @alabasti, @mizunojo / @marteauu, @kurobito & @hikaarin

CHERISHED FRIENDS.

@xhaeres, @c-h-i-t-a-n, @wakadattebayo, @azymus, @winterace, @tamensei, @atrxmentum, @kiraahachi, @featherdicks / @amicrest, @kaikc, @shukei / @arraneous, @taljutsus, @galaxychord, @kazenoheishi, @sangxfroid, @mubouna, @awakyning, @decipiet

VALUED COLLEAGUES.

@fragrantfall, @sarutobisms, @daiyokaied, @shadowofadeer, @bananaxbangs, @solleonis, @fragrantlykarin, @perseverrs, @omotexrenge, @tensasai, @thirdstartokonoha, @fragrantfvl, @gxnjutsu, @kushimaki, @xshikadai, @kugutsu, @lumennox, @gin-ichimaru, @iatrical, @ijikeru, @uchihasassy, @kagemxne, @houndem, @stormpaths, @firebred, @knined, @mita-rashi, @autocratie,  @ofjinchuuriki, @geijutsulca, @redetonate, @redribbcn, @pxilia

[slugnade]

          ❛  NOT THAT this is any surprise, really. A good enough excuse to return for a while. I’ll just have to hope their tastes in sake have improved.  ❜

[slugnade]

HINATA.

               simple, casual — her demeanor expressed nothing less and nothing more. to heed to utmost secrecy had been the goal. it was paramount that the atmosphere around her didn’t give away that there was anything amiss ( the hyūga clan was filled with unparalleled sensors ). her head dipped in response as she stood before the desk of the hokage. hands held together, she took a moment and allowed her gaze to sweep across the expanse of the office.

               ‘ of course, tsunade-sama! ’ with a pause, she gave another nod before adding, ‘ mm.. yes. i made sure to be discreet. ’

          WITH THE SIGNAL passed over the girl’s shoulder, the entrance to her office is promptly shut. Silence follows, the Hokage analyzing stare tracing the Hyuuga’s figure; suspicion does not rest upon her expression, however. She had come willingly, after all, and BETRAYAL, TREASON did not fit Hinata’s profile. Yet, caution must be her first priority, especially when dealing with one of Konohagakure’s noble clans. With a surplus money, political power, and a deadly arsenal of jutsu, it was wise to not set off a BOMB if it could be averted altogether.

          ❛  FORGIVE ME for the lack of formalities but a matter has come to my attention that requires frankness, from both you and I.  ❜ 

          IT WAS NOT until the death of a branch member of the Hyuuga clan that such issues would have light shed upon them. The Hokage’s records held vague details of the practice in - question, but she had not taken the time to read through even half of the archived files ; it would take a lifetime of reading, and inaction served NO ONE in the last few years. Turbulent since the beginning of her tenure, from the DESTRUCTION of the village to the beginning of yet ANOTHER world war among shinobi, there had not been time until now to make right upon the finer details. She was leaving office soon, that was FACT, but it was a question of how much she could complete before that time.

          ❛  I WANT YOU to tell me EVERYTHING you know of your clan’s sealing jutsu, specifically that applied to members of the branch clans.  ❜

[slugnade]

SOI FON.

@slugnade ;

               KONOHAGAKURE: what memories the tiny village swathed away in the forest incurred. It had been her first solo mission upon induction as Captain and she had watched over it for decades until the newer generations of SHINIGAMI rose up from the academy and her strength was demanded elsewhere for greater purpose.  Not as if she were especially an idealist, but she concluded in her own mind that— having observed the populous as it blossomed— it would have been a acceptable place to reach maturity for a human. Regardless of the reminiscing, she’s back. Not under it’s domain as resident shinigami— that title had long been given away as there were WARS back home in the meantime that required her merit— but as one who was searching. 

               The thing about HOLLOWS is that even the most skilled can become overwhelmed. The duty of a reaper is never one absent of danger, and while she had not once since training under Yoruichi fallen to the pratfalls of these beasts, there was always circumstance to allow for a first. Training young hopefuls they had become distracted, and trying to divert the beast away had caused some damage to her left thigh ( a blow that greatly, and unacceptably decreased her speed ). She’d punish herself for being such a bleeding heart later— for now she sent her squad back to base camp, maneuvering these woods like an old trodden path. 

               She’d heard the rumors of a medically skilled HOKAGE; a blonde, pigtailed, gambling princess— and she knew INTRINSICALLY to whom they were referring. So she flings open the door, having walked past all guard and sentry ( she’s invisible to most after all ) not surprised to see the familiar face staring back at her, youthful as ever: 

                                   “Tsunade.”

          FROM THE EARLIEST days of recorded history, that which was etched into the folds of eternity by the strongest of them all ─ the shinobi who stood proudly as victors of seemingly ceaseless battle and war, there remained a realm which not even the most powerful mortal could conquer. DEATH, in all of its dastardly forms, foretold time as the most powerful weapon of all. Nature would wither and crack, bones would soften, chakra would weaken, all punishment befitting the crime of merely EXISTING. 

          JUST AS NO MORTAL could ever hope to conquer the plane of death, the duty of cleansing that sacred domain would rest in the hands of others. Although the phantoms of late were forever known as meager whispers in the wind, it was not until a time of peace when the shadows of ignorance dispelled ; it was just enough for humans to gain a seed of understanding, that which would bloom into FORTUITOUS relationship in the future, its roots digging deeply within the earth.

          SHINIGAMI WERE THE TRUE masters when matters regarded the undead. With Hollows being foreign to the expertise of ninja, the Hokage of past and present would allow the Death Gods to carry out their duties without interfering, aiding in whatever ways possible. Tied to three of the four previous Kage who served Konoha, Tsunade herself was familiar with the spectral warriors, as familiar as one could be with one whose title and powers were regarded as DIVINE.

          TO SLIP PAST her village’s defenses, by the Anbu whose chakra - laden senses could not detect even some WISP worth of soul, it was no shock as to what it would be to break into her office, mid - paperwork. Yet, her expression was one of distinct surprise, eyes widening more due to WHOM it was, rather than the intrusion itself. 

          ❛  ──SOI FON... It’s been a LIFETIME since I’ve seen you last.  ❜

          HONEY EYES DIP downwards, a veteran’s skill refusing to allow even the most minute of injuries go unspoken of. It was not as if the Shinigami captain was attempting to hide it, after all, the dripping blood threatening to stain her wooden floors.

          ❛  COME, LET ME take care of that for you. It’s the least you could do before you force an old woman to reminisce.  ❜

[make-a-guess]

log 9 | May C [pixiv]

Posted with permission. All the credit goes to wonderful artist/author, not me. Thus, please do not edit/repost this article without permission.

[slugnade]

IT'S MUNDAY :P

♠: Full name?

≈: Mun nickname

♫: What's your gender?

☼: How old are you?

╪: What country are you from?

Ω: Show your face!

☮: How long have you been rp'ing?

♥: What fandoms are you in?

♡: Your favourite film, book and television series.

♦: Relationship status?

♣: Song you're listening to right now?

§: Favourite song?

∞: Celebrity crush?

[moomoocentral]

© 노랑병아리 ♡ please do not edit 

[slugnade]

KID.

                    ❛      AS IF all the trees around here weren’t a dead give away…! what forest is this, and who are you? i dunno where i’m supposed to be, but it sure as heck isn’t here!      ❜

          ❛ THE LOCALS TEND to call this the Forest of DEATH, located within the Land of Fire. The only thing you need to know, kid, is that this land is under my domain. Do you have a name?  ❜

[slugnade]

KONOHAMARU.

           “I’m not USELESS – I’ve fought before, an’ stayin’ in the village without any missions is BORING kore !!! – I won’t get in your way – nu - uh !”

          ❛ NOBODY SAID THERE was any amount of fighting in this mission. Didn’t you learn about sneaking around, negotiation, the more SUBTLE ninja arts? Besides, there’s never NOTHING to do. I’m sure I could find some D-ranked missions for your team. ❜

[slugnade]

@xhaeres.

          EXPECTANTLY, steeled honey gaze remains trained towards the entrance to her office; she has come to recognize certain visitors SIMPLY by how they would swing open the door, a necessary precaution when one’s power would radiate across an entire village, regularly dealing with such dangerous elements. This one was minute, polite, as if to not allow their arrival ECHO across Konoha. Given their SCHEDULED meeting, it was pleasing, although expected, to see the younger arrive on-time.

                    ❛ HYUUGA HINATA, thank you for joining me on such short notice. I trust no one of your clan knows of this meeting? ❜