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sonubeezworld · 4 months
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New official art of Naruto
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I have no words
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cloudabserk · 3 months
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insane that itachi’s dad took him to a battlefield to see people dying brutally when he was 4 and this traumatized him so badly that he absorbed this concept (showing a baby a scene of graphic murder) as the proper way to instill a desire for peace and justice into a child. and then he mind tortured his brother with it
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shisui-shrine · 4 months
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Itachi & Shisui First Kiss Headcanons
Itachi Uchiha X Gn!Reader
Shisui Uchiha X Gn!Reader
(Seperate)
Headcanons, Fluff, Gn!Reader, No warnings, Established relationship, Non-massacre AU
Itachi
Keeps it romantic and simple
Bringing you home after a date (cause he's a gentleman like that), gives you a quick goodbye kiss on your lips, leaving you all red and flustered
Looked forward towards your first kiss for a long time, but didn't want to rush anything so he wouldn't make you uncomfortable
Very gentle, just like him in general. Will tease you about your flushed face the next time he sees you though
After that kisses your lips every time he sees you or says goodbye
After a nice and relaxing walk in the late evening with Itachi he decided to bring you home, even if it was a bit of a detour with him. You protested at first, saying that as a shinobi you weren't in any danger, but Itachi stayed stubborn.
"Thank you for walking me home, even if you really don't have to", standing on the step before your door, about to unlock it, you turn to Itachi one last time.
"I'd rather have you get home unharmed, even if I'm home 10 minutes later", Itachi answered, his beautiful obsidian eyes looking deep into yours.
Before you could do anything he leaned towards you, pressing a soft kiss onto your lips, holding onto your shoulders. After a few seconds he separated from you and gave you one of his rare smiles.
"Have a good night, my love", he wished you before returning home, leaving you with a red face and small smile on your face.
"Well, my dreams will certainly be nice tonight", you whispered to yourself before unlocking the front door and going inside your home.
Shisui
Probably happens at a really random time
He just suddenly felt like kissing you, so he did
Obviously thought about it first, boy is intelligent
I like to think he'd spar and train a little with you, then you 2 take a small break and he leans in to remove a leaf from your hair. Once it's gone he keeps his hand on your head and lean in, pressing a soft kiss onto your lips.
Will laugh if you're embarrassed though, not making fun of you, just teasing
Exhausted you leaned over, hands on your knees and panting. You and Shisui have been training for quite some time now and both of you were absolutely exhausted. He dropped himself down beneath a tree, patting the spot next to him. You plop down and grab your water bottle, the sip being a relief on this warm spring day.
Shisui was very intensely staring at you from the corner of his eye, noticing you grin up at him.
"Is there something in my face?" "No, but in your hair". Shisui leaned closer, taking a leaf out of your hair and placing it behind your ear.
"Thank you, I feel like a true princess now", you giggle, enjoying his warm hand so close to your face.
"Wait, there's also something in your face", Shisui said, rising his eyebrows in surprise. You wipe the hem of your shirt over your face.
"Is it gone now?", you ask, looking up at Shisui, not wanting to run around with something on your face the whole day.
"No, not yet. Wait, I'll get it for you", Shisui offered and you nodded thankfully. He put his hand onto your cheek, pulling your face towards him until his lips met yours. Closing his eyes in enjoyment, he stayed in that position for quite some time.
After separating he smiled warmly at you, the taste of your soft lips still lingering.
"I think it's still there", you blush a bit, inching closer in his direction.
"Oh, yes, you're right, I see it", with that he kisses you again.
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sinnbaddie · 19 days
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Naruto has a multitude of characters where their writing is heavily based in queerness and queer experiences. From the devotion two characters have for one another to a point where they would trust each other with their lives, to feeling like the other one is the only person who truly to their core understands them and accepts them for who they are despite their flaws and issues they’ve done in the past.
Naruto as a series is so queer in its writing that the writer - whether intentional or not - made the main two characters always run after each other even if one of them fell into darkness, saying he’d shoulder the pain he’s holding just so he can be near him and you’re saying you think… Obito is gay?? The guy who literally lost his mind over a girl??
Edit: I’m talking about canon btw. Hc if you’d like I’ll always support that, but he’s not canonically gay or bi. His character is rooted in his love for a girl and the only reason he saved kk was to have time alone w Rin because he didn’t want him interfering. He’s in love w Rin and only Rin in canon🙇‍♂️
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mixelation · 6 months
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reborn au au (behold my genius naming system) tori is just increasingly outraged obito pesters her constantly but doesn't act completely unhinged about HER. um you put her through all that, and you won't even kill hundreds for her??? this is so rude. YES she would be upset if he actually did something. that doesn't mean he shouldn't at least OFFER. maybe a girl wants some to avenge her every once in a while!!!!
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canismajors · 2 years
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itachi my meowmeow
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obihoe · 4 months
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obito's version of madara's life and konoha's foundation etc. is so funny like it just makes no fucking scents! lol. like .. i remember when i read this for the first time i was like um. huh?? like madara and his motives, it all seems so nebulous in there. the uchiha and senju, they want to make peace but madara is like ugh, no, i would rather keep fightinggg 😣 but then he's like alright man, whatever, we will make peace but THEN. hashirama wants to become hokage (which .. not true) and like madara, again, is like ummm no, EYE want to become hokage (also not true) lets fight to the death abt it. and also his clansmen, they hate him (that part is true i guess) but he also did tell them before that he'd rather keep fighting! so his brother's sacrifice would be worth it like obito is like "i told them WHERE is ur fighting spirit?? where has all ur hatred and willingness to keep killing each other gone" or smth and like "madara" in the memory is shown to like rant abt it to his clansmen who then do decide that they hate him (which. understandable?? LMFAO) and at some point he's like well they BETRAYED me :( so i left the village to come back later and fucking blow the shit out of it like it just doesnt make any sense? Madara makes no sense in this story. maybe the real madara was just fucking senile as fuck when he told obito all of this but like obviously he also wanted to hide some details. no details abt him and hashirama, no details abt the nature of their bond and his death etc. but i think he might also just not be a very good liar. asfsgdhds. like he just doesnt fill in the blanks very well. doesnt seem so concerned abt how all that makes HIM look either. he's just like yeah, i was obsessed with power and battle so i destroyed everything for myself ^_^ not MY fault tho. write this down. and obito is like alright alright .. ✍🤨 sure
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sasukeless · 1 year
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its ironic kinda how the general public have kind of swapped the way itachi loves sasuke and the way sasuke loves itachi in their heads.
people say all itachi did was for his brother, that he murdered all those people to protect sasuke but thats just not only untrue but actually the one who said he wanted to destroy the village for what they did to itachi was sasuke. his love for itachi was the one who was ready to do stain his hands for.
meanwhile people also say sasuke was a bad brother because he didnt respect itachi’s wishes when in reality. it was itachi who wanted to put sasuke under control to protect the village even against his will.
their relationship is so messed up but people read it backwards. sasuke is the one who put his love for his brother above everything else, who would destroy everything for leading itachi to his death. meanwhile itachi is the one who takes the role of big brother to the worst possible degree where he cant view sasuke as anything but a child and then proceeds to try to control every aspect of his life because sasuke in his head is a kid who has to be lead by his hands in every step of his life and its not until sasuke points out all the ways he has wronged him that itachi finally stops (before dying again lol)
yes, they love each other deeply but its only sasuke’s love the one that has never hurt his brother while on the other hand itachi’s love for sasuke it’s so twisted he ended up being the one person who hurt sasuke the most
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kankuroplease · 4 months
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hello! i must say, i adore your work! and how are you?? how would the uchiha brothers be as fathers? <3
Thank you! I’m doing alright, I hope you’re doing well 🖤
Disclaimer: I’ll reject canon events for fun and also because I strongly believe most of the canon Uchiha’s would be great papas
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Sasuke
Starting controversial here
Him not seeing or spending time his child for years?? Nope. I reject the notion, IMMEDIATELY
Idk who that man is in Burrito, but Sasuke would be there for his kid while still “redeeming himself” not that he should have to but that’s another argument for another day that I don’t feel like having
He’s a damn UCHIHA that can basically TELEPORT like?? So you just want to do him that wrong for what? Whyyyy
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Anyways, probably has a special stuffy he swaps places with in the kid’s nursery
It’s a whole magic trick to his child that never gets old
zip zap, daddy’s home and baby is giggling, reaching for him
Not saying he’d wake them up on purpose if he arrives and they’ve fallen asleep
But he’d definitely try to hold their hand and poke their cheek a little and would chuckle to himself when they furl their brows
Looking like him when they do that
This man has no clue what he’s doing at first tho
Babies are complicated and he’s never had to be delicate with someone like this, help?
He’s not going to actually ask for help, just look pleadingly at his partner or Itachi
He doesn’t baby talk his child and would discourage the others from doing it
Once the child is out of the baby baby phase. He’s got this
Will talk to them about their ‘so bad it’s cute’ art and want to hear about all their little ideas
Nearly cried when they said “your the best, dad ever” because he doesn’t agree but at the same time his kid doesn’t care about his flaws
Takes said artwork with him on missions along with his favorite photo of them
Will have beef with a 5 y.o. If he hears they’ve mistreated his kid. That little shit, Kabocha smh
Itachi
Gentle father
He takes to being a parent so naturally that you would swear he’s done it before
His kid will always come first, which might (will) be a problem for his any of his work
But assuming he’s left the Akatsuki, he’s raising his family in the countryside
Lots of family time and forehead pokes
Cuts their food up until they’re old enough to tell him to stop he’s crushed
If his child gets scared because of thunderstorms, he’d let them sleep in his bed. Might even give them a pleasant genjutsu filled with all their favorite activities to ease their worries and help them sleep
And speaking of his abilities; his sharingan? Yeah, he’s comparing their height to Sasuke’s when he was little
Will join them in their silly adventures. Lizard watching? Why not
Let’s them get away with almost anything
And that’s exactly how they would end up with a bunch of cats and chickens
He’d regret a lot of his actions in the past and that would make disciplining them tough
Hates being away from them because he feels he’s going to miss something important
Madara
All those brothers were training material, he’s beyond ready to meet his child and hold them
From day one he’s so proud of them
That first cry filled him with so much pride
His partner is definitely going to have to ask him to give them the baby
He’s going to brag about this child, his heir, future leader of the Uchiha no one can tell him otherwise
His partner will find him knocked out with their little one resting on his chest with a bunch of rolled blankets and pillows around them on nights they’re particularly fussy
They want ups, they’ll get ups and he’ll carry on with his conversation
Seriously the only man that can get his nose honked by his child in the middle of a conversation with Hashirama and act like nothing happened
Can’t help but prank his kid a bit. He can’t help himself
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Definitely let the kid play with a blunt kunai before. “What? They like it.”
He takes taming their hair on skillfully if they inherited his fluffy mane
He’s not going to coddle them but if they get hurt running about, he’ll help them up and dust them off before ruffling their hair and giving them a small nod
They got this, they’re HIS child after all
Teaches them how to play shoji so they can hone their strategy skills
If they want to cry to him about their blues, he’ll listen, but he also wants them to think of how they can change what’s bothering them
Gives them exactly one warning before the kid gets to learn the hard way
Fully for letting kids be kids
But also a “did you win?” Father. Fights happen, but as the clan leader’s child, they shouldn’t be losing fights
Would snag and carry them like a sack home if they were causing problems around town
While loving parenthood, He secretly would hate them going on their first mission. He’s going to basically quiz them on different scenarios and push them in their training
If he thinks they’re not ready, he’ll tell them as much he’s also going to go to Hashirama to make sure they actually have a team that can make sure his child doesn’t die on their first mission. But shh
Kid gets a little sweetheart they’re stealing kisses around the village with? He’s disgusted
they’re still wet behind the ears wtf kid could be 18 and he’s still not going to like it
Izuna
This man was in denial that he was going to be a father until he was holding his child and was like “woah”
He’s nervous around the baby
Take it, QUICKLY
He’d warm up to them immediately once they look at them
Thinks they look hideous tho. Sorry, kid
He’ll watch as they’re changed and fed, wondering how tf these things survive when they’re so fragile
Sort of a worrywart and extremely selective of who gets to hold his kid
Smiles really warmly when his kid smiles at him
The excitement he feels when they take their first steps surprises even himself
He’s having to question who this excitable person he’s morphing into
They are the best dressed kid and he makes sure of it
Also makes sure they’re keeping up with Madara’s kids in their training
Brings them treats regularly as they grow up
Tells his kid that they are better than others
And DO NOT speak to his kid if you have a problem, speak to him directly. Unless you want a bigger problem
Don’t think for a second his child wouldn’t be his minion
They will collectively diss people over dinner and laugh about it💀
Tells them stories of when the Uchiha were rightfully leaders in their own rights before this whole Konoha BS
Uncle Madara is great, but he’s still not on board with this plan
He will coddle them a bit. It’s not that he’s trying to necessarily, he just cares too much and can’t bring himself to not protect them from everything
As long as he’s breathing he will personally insure that they’re safe at all cost
Inari
Also can’t believe he’s going be a father, but he’s excited
Very prepared for parenthood
He’s taken advice from clan elders and has a naturally warm relationship with his child
Makes them eat healthy all the time
Reads to them regularly
Loves taking them out for walks and beans with pride any time someone compliments his kid
Believes education is important and reinforces a love of learning
Genuinely gets concerned about the friends they surround themselves with
Accepts that they are their own person quickly
Teaches them basics of making medicine and how to identify herbs
Tenko
He’s talking to his kid before his partner is even showing, he’s that excited
Will poke any foot or hand he sees pushing out from said baby bump because he thinks it so amazing and a little funny when they “fight” back
He would NOT sit outside and wait for the birth like most men of the time
Yes, he will argue with a midwife or two, his partner needs him and he needs to be their
tears of joy for their new baby
Love at first sight. his kid is perfect in his eyes no matter how they arrive
Lots of kisses to their sweet little temples, hands, and feet
Thanks them for choosing him as their father and promises he’ll make their life full of laughter and love
Definitely the dad that has to carry/wear his baby everywhere
Plays with them all the time
Definitely made friend with some Aburame and Nara to make sure they have butterflies access and fun shadow access
His get will get told all the fun fairytales and get a dramatic reenactment of them as he’d dress up as one of the characters
Let’s them splash their heart out in puddles
If his kid gets sick, he’ll probably get sick too from cuddling them to sleep
Gets a little emotional when they outgrow certain things and activities
This kid has the ultimate accomplice; Tenko is not going to tattle on his kid if they didn’t do anything wrong. Heck, he is more likely to help them get away with it
Cheers for them the loudest during their training with other kids
Kota
Having a kid brings out his softer side
But send help
He’s clueless and knows he’s clueless
He’s seen battlefields and those didn’t make him nearly as nauseous as blowouts and spit up do
Is genuinely afraid he’s going to mess this kid up, so seeks advice from his brothers
He’s not very interested in trying to hold them as a newborn, but will hover over his partners shoulder to look at them
Most likely to laugh if the kid snores because, what is that?
Takes pride in his kid
Dad jokes
Another one that will have beef with a child on his kid’s behalf
Takes his time to try and understand their POV on matters
But still might argue with them if he doesn’t agree. However he will always apologize
Can’t stand seeing his kid cry and will do just about anything to cheer them up
Wants his kid to be a bit more bold than he was as a child and encourages them to speak up for themselves
He leans on the tough love side of parenting as they reach their teens if they want to act out
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ladsofsorrow24 · 2 months
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some stuff from past weeks...
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malignedaffairs · 6 months
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shisui-shrine · 4 days
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can i request some hcs of itachi and reader with arranged marriage for the clan interests? maybe they are secretly in love with the other, but they feel guilty because they believe they are taking away the other opportunity to be with someone they love
Itachi X Gn!Reader in an arranged marriage (but they are in love with each other)
A/n: Thank you so much for the request, keep them coming <3 <3
Warnings: arranged marriage, non-massacre au, both Itachi and Y/N are awkward as hell, some thigh exposure from Itachi, small mention of a cut (nothing graphic), the tiniest bit of angst (if you squint)
The day your clan elders told you, you'd get married to Itachi Uchiha, your whole world turned upside down
The wedding would take place in only a few months, during that time you had to prepare yourself mentally, but thankfully didn't have to plan anything except letting your measurements get taken by a seamstress
You and Itachi had been friends for some time, so the next time you met the ambience was... awkward, suffocatingly embarrassing for you
Sure, you had a crush on him for a while now, but marriage?
A first date would have been nice, a first date that you both wanted, not your clan elders or politicians
Your wedding was only roughly three weeks ago, but you slowly but surely eased into your daily life
It had been decided that you should be a housewife in order to take better care of, the admittedly rather big, house and future children
You sigh as you grip the knife tighter and finish cutting the vegetables, as you throw them in a pot
Itachi would come home from his mission today and although you were excited to see him again the subtle uncomfortableness you felt around him never faded
Was it awkwardness? Guilt? Sadness? A mix?
Shaking your head you decide to simply focus on dinner, not wanting to sort your emotions out right now
Suddenly you feel a hand on your shoulder
Quickly turning around and looking up you saw him: Your husband
It was still weird to call him that, but at the very least he wasn't a stranger and actually cared about you, even if it wasn't in a romantic way
You smile gently up at him as he looks into the pot on the stove
"It looks delicious Y/N, I thank you from the bottom of my heart", he expresses his gratitude
"I brought you a little something", he says and pulls out a bouquet of flowers
"Those are my favourite", you mutter amazed, "Thank you, Itachi"
You carefully the flowers out of his hand and shoot a soft smile up at him
"Why don't you take a shower while I finish dinner and then we'll eat together"
You remember the pure bliss of finally taking a relaxing shower after a mission, washing all the sweat, dirt and blood away and your heart fills with nostalgia
Itachi nods and awkwardly continues to stand there, debating in his head if he should give you some type of physical affection
A hug? No, he's all dirty
A kiss? Hmm, no. He doesn't want to risk making you uncomfortable
Finally he gives you a small shoulder rub before disappearing into the bathroom after grabbing fresh clothing out the bedroom
As soon as he's out of sight your expression changes, your lips pressing into a thin line, your eyes looking down
Had he been in love with someone else he would have given them flowers and joined them for dinner
You sigh as the guilt continues tucking on your heart
Whenever you see him the guilt just continues washing over you like a wave - no, more like a tsunami
You sigh and take a sip of water, trying to swallow your feelings
Letting the food brood on the stove you set the table and out the flowers into a vase, it was simple yet elegant, made out of porcelain and having dark details over the pure white
Meanwhile Itachi stares down at the shower floor while letting the water flow down his back
You seemed happy while receiving flowers, but while he touched you he could feel your tense muscles
Were you truly happy?
You're an incredibly sweet person who would have no trouble finding dates or a partner
Am I keeping them from finding true love?
He sighs and splashes some water in face, stepping out the shower to eat dinner with you
But suddenly he felt a slight sting on his thigh, he grits his teeth and checks
Just as he expected, the cut he received on his mission had burst open again and was bleeding rather heavily
Thankfully none of the arteries were hit, but still, he didn't want to bleed through his pants
He quickly dries off and puts on his clothes
Should he ask you? After all, you're first aid knowledge is greater than his
But would you truly be comfortable with this much exposed skin?
The cut was closer to his pelvis than his knee, he'd have to take off his pants for that, he can't just roll them up
No, the thought of distressing you was too much for him to bear
So Itachi unlocks the bathroom and, to his relief, notices you're still in the kitchen
He sneaks into the bedroom and quietly gets out the first aid kit
Just as he opens it, a pair of hand grabs the bandages and holds them up
"Where are you injured?" you ask with a worried expression, your brows furrowed
"My thigh, rather high up. So if you're uncomfortable with that...", Itachi doesn't finish his sentence as you shake your head
"It's fine. Unless you are uncomfortable"
You could practically see the awkwardness in the air
The atmosphere so heavy you could cut it with a knife
Itachi slowly slides down his pants to his knees, exposing the wound on his thigh
You quickly get to work, disinfecting the wound
"I apologise if this burns", you mumble, taking Itachi's hand into your hand, "you can just squeeze my hand if it hurts"
"It's fine, your hands are very gentle" he stammers, eyes basically glued to your hands and actions
Just as he said those words he already wants to slap himself
Why? He doesn't know, it just feels like he made it only worse
And then your hand in his...
God, he should just man up and tell you how he feels
Maybe then this terrible, constant awkwardness would fade
"There, all done", breaking the silence you look up at him, your face a little red from seeing him in his boxers
You quickly get back up and half turn around, giving him privacy to get dressed, but also being able to turn your head for eye contact in case he says something
Itachi gets up and dressed himself quickly, clearing his throat to get your attention
"Y/N... I- Thank you for helping me bandage this up", he chickens out last second, but manages a smile
Not a forced one, not an awkward one, not a pity one, but an honest, warm smile
One that was exceptionally rare for him
Flabbergasted you inhale sharply, but regain control over your emotions and grin back
"I'm glad I could help you", you simply reply, patting his back
Delighted to notice he wasn't tense at all, speaking for the fact he might not have been as uncomfortable as you first thought
As you two sit down for dinner Itachi takes a deep breath and finally speaks about what's been bugging him for so long
"Did I rob you of your chance to find true love?"
At first you stay silent, sinking down your chopsticks back onto the plate, looking at your water glass in hope of the perfect answer manifesting in your mind
When it doesn't come you just verbalise your thought, wild and chaotic as they are
"No. Not at all. I know you have a lot of girls crushing on you, and I am one of them"
You murmur, your voice shaky, shy, nervous, scared he'll be uncomfortable around you know
"You were always kind to me, always listened to my opinion and always saw my strengths. You never underestimated me, yet also offered me help, without ever being condescending"
By now, you have given up on trying to make your thoughts clear and simply speak your mind, no matter what's on it at the moment
"And that's just the tip of the iceberg. Your kind and sweet and loyal and intelligent and understanding and a family man and-"
Itachi interrupts you with grabbing your hand tightly, taking you out of your mumbling state
"Y/N, I feel the same. All these adjectives you just used for me I could also use for you. I don't know when it happened, all I know is that I love you with my whole heart", he confesses, leaning slightly forward to be closer to you until only a few centimetres are between your faces
You let out a sigh of relief, all the worries and fears of the past weeks escaping your body at once
You lean forward the last couple centimetres, closing the gap between your lips and finally kissing each other
"I love you, my dear wife", he chuckles, placing his hand on your cheek, cradling it gently
"I love you too, my lovely husband"
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mokutone · 1 year
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wooooooow naruto thanked him :) maybe naruto doesn't hate him. maybe.
maybe theyre even.
😳 friends
#my art#naruto#sai#sai yamanaka#naruto uzumaki#hbd sai#this is abt shippuden ep 197 or 198#this moment means a lot to me as a fan of sai bc its kind of the first time that naruto extends sai an olive branch or like.#even implies he likes having sai around#and it happens right after sai stopped the cloud nin from beating naruto 2 death 4 real#and then got really frustrated at naruto for continuing 2 protect sasuke despite how much sasuke was hurting naruto and sakura#and naruto told sai to shut up LMFAO#but like immediately after that despite sai insisting that sakura would be better at managing the wounds naruto has sai do it#and thanks him#and maybe naruto was just thinking about how mad sakura would get or something else#but u can tell it really meant a lot to sai...and the episodes after this he gets a little obsessed w/ making sure naruto is okay#u can tell the whole time hes thinking ''sasuke is a Fucking idiot. if naruto and sakura cared abt me half as much as they care about him-'#''-i would never betray them. i would never hurt them like that.'' hes like so jealous of sasuke#to be fair to sasuke. sai would have no way to comprehend the loss of the uchiha clan massacre or itachis torments but like#ough. these episodes r great for sai fans. hes trying his best and he Does Not Know What Hes Doing#this isnt intended as shippy (very little of my stuff is. as always) but just sai being Intense abt his first real friendship#i think he's obsessed with naruto because naruto is so...up front. he doesn't often give fake smiles#and when he does hes not doing it to be polite but to avoid hurting other people. i think sai is drawn to him like a moth to a flame
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theheirofthesharingan · 3 months
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Hi there. I am sending this probably silly question because you are one of the few fans of both Sasuke and Itachi that I know, and this has been bugging me since the first time I watched Naruto.
So, Itachi wants Sasuke to be stronger, to kill him and go back to the village as a hero that killed an alleged Konoha traitor. But why does he tell him to kill his closest friend? I understand Itachi wants Sasuke to get the Mangekyou to get stronger, but this would surely make him a criminal in the eyes of Konoha. Also, I think it is unnecessary, since Sasuke could have gotten the Mangekyou after killing Itachi (which didn't happen in the end, but it was a possibility). I understand Itachi wanting to be sure, but still... He was risking way to much here.
It also does not make sense for Edo Tensei Itachi to "scold" Sasuke for being a "criminal" (he was not really scolding, but you get what I mean...) when he himself urged him to commit a way worse crime. So he says "I turned you into a criminal" but, actually, Sasuke never did what Itachi asked. I understand Itachi feels guilty for way more things than he deserves, and indeed he might be responsible for Sasuke leaving the village and going to Orochimaru to gain power for revenge... But anything that happened after Itachi's death was actually Sasuke's own decisions (decisions that came as a result of legit rage against Konoha for committing a genocide, of course).
I know Itachi was a child, traumatised, isolated and under inhumane pressure at the time. In these conditions, it is understandable that he did not make the best decisions, that he was not acting completely logically or thinking totally straight. I am not judging him in the slightest, I just would love to read your views on this.
Thank you and lots of love!
The rules of the Shinobi world are vastly different from those of ours. In the Shinobi world conflict is endless and lives hold different values than they do in ours. You may not face a trial for taking a life, much like you might not get a medal for saving one. Sakumo Hatake, for example, saved the lives of his comrades and ended up being shunned by the village, including the people whose lives he'd saved.
Itachi, after he killed his own parents, was leaving Sasuke in a place that had made him murder his own parents. Hiruzen was a weak shield and Danzo still lived in the village. Itachi wanted Sasuke to get strong, not only to kill him, but also to be able to protect himself in case Danzo made a move against him. An Uchiha, even with a simple Sharigan, was seen with fear. An Uchiha, with Mangekyo, would be formidable. Thinking from Itachi's POV, he was leaving Sasuke in a very hostile place, known for its belligerence towards Uchiha. What was a defenseless child supposed to do in case Danzo's Root came for him and Hiruzen proved useless? It didn't happen, but how would itachi know it wouldn't happen at all? Especially when Danzo did send Sai to kill Sasuke instead of letting a troop also follow them so they could take down Orochimaru, who had actually attacked the village.
Itachi had a flawed perception that as long as Sasuke lived, everything else he went through would be worth it, including his best friend's death. To him, Sasuke's life mattered, not a stranger's who might become his best friend. I believe he changed his mind later on when he met Sasuke and Naruto at the inn. He saw Naruto risking his own life, fighting for Sasuke despite being horrified of Itachi moments ago. It's probably after this that he made his mind to include one more objective to their final battle.
He also understood Sasuke didn't hate him at all. When he says 'you don't have enough hate', it's the truth, because when Sasuke learned Itachi was back and was after Naruto, he rushed to warn Naruto, but all he thought about was Itachi, their final day together before everything went wrong. And then he charged on Itachi, unprepared. We've known Sasuke to be calculative and in control of his emotions almost all the time. He loses it the moment he sees Itachi. Even if itachi tried to ignore him he wouldn't sit back. This wasn't the response of someone who had hate in his heart, but too much of emotional investment.
Yes. Itachi was always risking a lot. Him taking up the mission to annihilating his clan, then leaving Sasuke, and basically everything that followed - all of it was a gamble. Things could go either way. Sasuke had to be safe, for which he had to be protected all the time; but for him to become strong, Sasuke would have to train and practice, maybe go on potentially life threatening missions as well if he wanted to be strong enough to kill Itachi. Itachi's plan was always a double-edged sword. It could go either way.
Itachi blames himself for Sasuke's actions because he controlled a large portion of Sasuke's life. He did it unwillingly, in tears, in guilt, yes, but he did do it. Like I said above, he thought as long as Sasuke was safe it would be worth it. Itachi was somewhat responsible for Sasuke leaving Konoha, but not entirely. After Sasuke wakes up in the hospital, he challenges Naruto, because Naruto had suddenly become so strong. Even then he couldn't defeat Itachi. Then Sasuke, who had lived his whole life for the purpose of killing Itachi, was still no match for him. After Kakashi's pep talk, Sasuke even considers dropping the idea of revenge or at least struggles with it, thinking about Naruto, Sakura, and their bonding. Then Sound Four attack him. The rest is history.
After Itachi's death, while everything that Sasuke does is his own call, his own decisions, they still stem from the life Itachi made him live, and him not finding any closure. Yes, Itachi didn't want Sasuke to know the truth because he knew it would destroy him emotionally, and it happened exactly that way.
Itachi didn't scold Sasuke, he merely accepted where his plans failed. Itachi and Sasuke are very rich characters in terms of psychological depth. I'm no psychology student, but I love to read stuff here and there, and one pattern I've seen in both the brothers is that of 'age regression.'
When trauma impairs your ability to develop full emotional maturity, this is known as arrested psychological development. Trauma can “freeze” your emotional response at the age you experienced it. When you feel or act emotionally younger than your actual age, this is known as age regression.
Taken from this article. There's more to it, but I lifted the important part to answer this ask.
It's very common in how both Itachi and Sasuke respond. Many people say 'Itachi always saw Sasuke as a child to protect instead of a grown up' and he himself says this as Edo Tensei to Sasuke later on. I believe it's because, emotionally, he too never grew up beyond 12-13 and in some ways beyond four. To him he was never above 12 and Sasuke was never older than 7. All of his reactions to his life, however bad and with disastrous outcomes, are out of unresolved PTSD. It's the same with Sasuke and how he responds to his surroundings. Both of them were emotionally 'frozen' in the age they were traumatized. At the age of 12, even though Sasuke is too mature for his age, there's still the longing for his family and he remembers every single detail of his moments with them. Then after learning Itachi's truth too. I believe while he's a grown up now in Boruto, there's a part of him that's frozen in that moment when he found out about Itachi. Since Itachi isn't mentioned in Boruto and Sasuke's feelings for his family aren't the matter of discussion, I don't think I can prove this.
When Itachi saw what he'd made Sasuke - not a criminal or a monster - but a lonely, broken kid, he felt ashamed of himself. He feels so guilty because of his conscience. It's also because he was free from any obligation towards anyone after his death and was very flexible in face of new information that he admitted his wrongs.
Itachi, in fact, never realized what haopened to him was wrong too. His actions weren't spontaneous. On the contrary, they were the outcome of what was done to him. But unlike Sasuke and Kakashi, for instance, he did do many things wrong. Sasuke felt guilty for not being able to save his family, his clan, and then Itachi. Kakashi felt guilty for not being able to save Obito, then Rin. Even if it wasn't their fault. Itachi did a lot of things that were entirely unforgivable and he knew it too. So, his guilt outweighed any desire he might have had to acknowledge his trauma. He defined himself by the horrible things he'd done. Objectively, there would be a lot of nuances that you could consider, but fictional characters can never be objective.
When Hashirama praised Itachi, Itachi would never agree with him. When Sasuke called him perfect, Itachi disagreed with him. When Kabuto called him a genius/exceptional Itachi disagreed with him too.
Itachi felt nothing but regret his entire life, which eventually defined him as a person.
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ladykissingfish · 5 months
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*in the Akatsuki backyard*
Sasori: Er, Kisame? What are you doing with them?
*Kisame looks up; he’s currently got Itachi sitting on one of his outstretched arms and Deidara on the other*
Kisame: Kakuzu’s fault. *starts doing squats, still with his arms out* Said there was no money in the budget to buy me a set of weighs. So I’m improvising.
Sasori: Aren’t they awfully heavy?
Kisame: Yes, but I need this. Samehada weighs quite a bit as well, and I need to keep both arms strengthened in order to wield him.
Deidara: This is nice, hm. Uchiha, you’re lucky you can get this whenever you want. Unlike ME and my partner …
Sasori: What do you mean, unlike you? I could pick you up and hold you in my arms as well. And for much longer than he’d be able to. No offense, Kisame.
Deidara: *scoffs* Yeah, right. I’ll believe that when I see it.
Sasori: You know what? Fine. *turns towards the house and yells* Konan! Come out here, please!
Deidara: Danna, what are you —
*Konan comes out* What is it, Sasori?
Sasori: *goes to Kisame and takes Deidara off of his arm* Take Deidara’s place, will you? He is about to learn a hard lesson. *balances Deidara bridal-style in his own arms*
Deidara, blushing: D-danna! Put me down!
Sasori, ignoring him: You’re rather lightweight, aren’t you? But no matter; you’re going to stay right where you are until you admit that my holding power is superior to Kisame’s. *walks off with Deidara still in his arms*
Kisame: *gently sets down Itachi and Konan* Wow; I can’t believe Deidara’s plan actually worked. What a clever brat.
Itachi: I’d bet my entire next paycheck that Deidara will still be in his arms tomorrow morning.
Konan: You’re really lowballing it there; that boy won’t be coming down until next year at the earliest.
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obihoe · 4 months
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genuinely genjutsu expert vs. taijutsu guy remains to be the funniest shit like. one is so SUPER sophisticated and gives u so many options to fuck over the other party while at the same time .. a guy who prides himself on his genjutsu skills and is maybe a bit pretentious abt it too getting punched in the face?? hilarious. but then also all taijutsu is literally nothing if the genjutsu expert successfully fucks with ur perception of reality. see naruto just falling flat on his face bc itachi made him hallucinate something and he just fires his rasengan into nothing. asgdfdfsfs. whoever wins. its humiliating as fuck for the other guy
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