#early naruto was dark

[silverskye]

Can't believe I just finished watching Boruto. It took longer than when I finished Naruto and Shippduen. I also have a lot to say. Which will be a separate post.

What should I watch next? I'm thinking it's time I watch Bleach. Or idk finish some other anime that I've been avoiding bc I'm not ready. Lol.

[anthurak]

You know that "Mundane super power" aspect you mentioned?

Another thing I like about crossing over RWBY characters with other settings is how easily their nature as basically coming from an apocalyptic hell-world can bleed through.

This is hard to articulate, but like.

The casual way in which towns disappear, that ruins dot the landscape, that people like Ruby & Yang grew up immersed in a culture that trended towards violence and early graves.

There's a nifty Naruto/Stargate crossover, (Its complicated) where Himawari kind of subtly disturbs the Stargate crew cos she knows exactly how best to behave in a dangerous situation, doesn't really seem bothered when enemies die and has been taught stuff like "Reading the battlefield."

I think RWBY characters would be similarly off-putting in their own way unless they were incredibly sheltered like Jaune or rich enough to have not ever encountered a Grimm until the the Beacon Test like Weiss. & even then, the lived experience, training and cultural awareness means they'd likely still come off as a little off-putting.

This also plays into how Ruby and Yang are seemingly quite... Not comfortable, but functional about the prospect of causing death or grievous bodily harm in a way most Shounen/action protags aren't.

Ruby, as far as she knew, sent Neo hurtling to her death in V3 and was at most momentarily shocked when Roman died & forgot all about it. Yang processed killing Adam in a very straightforward manner, she's not cavalier about it, but she'd made peace with it being a them or us situation right quick.

There's plenty of other examples but I think we've discussed it before.

But yeah, I just think its fun, even in series that can have similar degrees of destruction or death, their relative youth and manner with it would likely still make many locals be like (oO) & I think that's fun.

Oh yeah, this has always been a great idea for RWBY crossovers.

And one of my favorite/most interesting parts about is, as you touched on, how subtle Team RWBY’s whole vibe is and how it can potentially sneak up on others.

Like Team RWBY and really most of the show’s characters generally DON’T give off any real obvious ‘I come from a fucked-up deathworld’ vibes like being real dark, broody or even just looking anything the part. For anyone from a much more mundane setting/background, Ruby, Weiss, Blake and Yang generally come off as a friendly, likeable, good natured bunch without really anything all that offputting.

For about… eighty to ninety percent of the time.

But then you’ve got those 10-20% moments where the dark, serious ‘fantasy war-veteran’ sides of Team RWBY slip out. Like they might not even have been trying to hide it, it just comes out when things get serious.

Like maybe there is some big disaster or some other terrible event perhaps caused by the villains that leaves the more ‘normal’ characters/heroes frozen in shock and horror, meanwhile RWBY are just immediately jumping into the fray to fight or help however they can. With perhaps one or more doing the whole ‘slap the shock’ out of the other characters with a ‘We got work to do!’. And it’s just kind of… unsettling how Team RWBY takes these events in stride.

Or to build off your point on Ruby and Yang, as well as Blake and Weiss, being ‘functionally alright’ with hurting/killing people*, there’s a LOT of juicy potential there for when Team RWBY goes up against more mundane villains.

Like just picture a situation where a villain is threatening innocents in a classic ‘you’ll have to KILL ME to stop me!’ standoff that has the heroes freezing up… only for Ruby to almost immediately just shoot said villain.

She certainly looks like she didn’t enjoy or even want to do it, but both how quickly she did it and how easily she seems to role with it afterwards are just REALLY unsettling.

And then there’s what I’d call the FLIPSIDE to all this in how Team RWBY deals with being in a world that might NOT actually be filled with monsters who are an ever-present existential threat to humanity.

Like even for someone who grew up more sheltered like Weiss that is almost certainly going to be a MASSIVE culture-shock. Not to mention that the only people with a frame of reference that Team RWBY would be able to talk to about this would likely be each other.

Even in settings that might have some kind of monsters threatening humanity such as most magical girl shows, the appearance and threat that these monsters pose are almost always a very RECENT occurrence that most people might not even know about. Generally in these settings, the ‘normal, mundane world’ IS the norm, with the dangerous and supernatural merely popping up on and off in isolated places.

It could really create this interesting contrast where Team RWBY finds the mundane world that their new friends consider ‘normal’ to be just a bit uncanny and unsettling. And even finding it a bit comforting when monsters or some other supernatural threat to fight shows up because that feels more NORMAL to them.

This is actually something I tried/am still trying to explore in my Kingdom Hearts crossover fic. Like Ruby musing on how to explain her whole huntress background to Sora, Kairi and Riku when to them, monsters are things that have existed in storybooks, while for Ruby monsters have always been REAL. Or Ruby even noting a comforting ‘return to normal’ when she starts fighting the Heartless.

I’ve even got ideas for Ruby, as well as Weiss, Blake and Yang further on, idly musing on whether the Grimm or Heartless are the worse to fight, with some of their new friends being just a BIT weirded out.

And that’s not even getting into the potential of Team RWBY interacting with various Disney movie settings. Like I’ll admit that I kinda REALLY want to have Ruby boom-headshot at least one Disney villain XD

*I will say, I’ve had a theory for a while that Ruby, even more so than her teammates, has particular ideological reasons to generally avoid killing people, specifically when we consider how Ruby specifically DOESN’T use her ‘walking grimm-blender’ style of fighting against human opponents. Personally I imagine Ruby seeing it as ‘I hunt MONSTERS, not people.’ That being said, I don’t see Ruby as having some strict ‘no-killing’ ‘one rule’, but rather that she views taking a life as a last resort.

[shanastoryteller]

Happy Valentine's! Dealers choice, though I love SIAT

a continuation of 1 2 3 4

Naruto knows when Itachi is due back from his mission because, as always, she’s spent years sneaking into her father’s office and going through his paperwork. She’s still split on whether he genuinely hasn’t noticed (unlikely) or is just letting her snoop on highly classified files (also unlikely) but as long as she keeps being able to get past his seals, she’s going to take advantage of it.

Itachi doesn’t even have the decency to act surprised to see her sitting on his kitchen table and eating his chips. Probably because he sensed her from a literal mile away, but still. “Hello Naruto,” he says, dropping his pack on the floor and heading straight to his fridge for the disgusting weird protein health drinks he gets from the Inuzukas.

Tsume forces those on them semi-regularly and they taste like dirt. She doesn’t understand how Itachi drinks them willingly. “I need a favor.”

“Okay,” he says, tilting his head back and chugging.

She frowns. “It’s a big favor. You’re not going to like it.”

He finishes the bottle and throws it into the trash across the room without looking. “Okay.”

She throws up her hands. “Seriously? Are you really planning on letting me cash in on helping expose Madara for the rest of your life?”

“Yes,” he says.

Unbelievable. She balls up the bag of chips and throws it at his head. He lets it bounce off and fall to the ground.

He does shit like this because he knows it pisses her off. She’s sure of it.

~

Shikamaru like Naruto well enough, but tends to tune her out a lot of the time, because she’s very loud and high energy and likes to do things that end up getting everyone in trouble except her. It’s not even like she’s using the fact that she’s the hokage’s daughter to get out of it – she’s just that much better at outrunning Anbu than they are.

There’s a joke in there about her avoiding Kakakshi, but since he values his limbs and also his quiet, he never makes it.

When Naruto’s quiet, that’s when they need to worry. Naruto was really quiet around the time she unearthed the almost rebellion of the Uchiha that he’s supposed to know nothing about. She’s quiet now too, blue eyes dark and voice low as she tells them what the first two sections of the chunin exam are going to be like and that they have to be careful.

“Why are you so worried about this?” Ino asks.

Naruto trades a glance with Sasuke then, surprisingly, Sakura. Shikamaru hadn’t been sure those two could untangle from each other enough to make room from the girl from a civilian family, but it doesn’t seemed to have tripped them up too badly. “It’s need to know. For now.”

Considering all the things Naruto talks about loudly and unrepentantly, that’s very, very concerning.

“You’re telling the others this?” Chouji asks.

Sakura nods. “We’ll be waiting in the forest. We won’t go to the tower until you’re all there.”

It sounds arrogant said like that, but Sasuke’s a prodigy in his own right, and the only reason he hadn’t graduated early was because he and Naruto had wanted to be on the same team together.

The reason Naruto hadn’t graduated early was partially due to sabotage – man, had their teacher before Iruka hated her – but also because she refused to correct them, to complain, to make a big deal out of her abilities.

Naruto plays things closer to her chest than even he does.

So if she’s being this transparent and upfront, they better listen.

Troublesome.

[zorosdimples]

HYPERFIXATION

pairing ༄ yandere!naruto x f!reader

warnings ༄ minors: please do not interact! i will block you. non-consensual voyeurism, masturbation, stalking, religious imagery, a bit of blood, and generally toxic behavior. reader wears a dress and some lacy underwear and has a vagina, but is only referred to as “you.” this gets icky, so please heed these warnings before reading.

word count ༄ 1311

notes ༄ this work is for the lovely @tired-biscuit! manda didn’t ask for this, but she is the reason why dark naru has infected my brain, so she must accept this creepy lil fic as a token of my gratitude <3 it was fun to write the sunshine boy as…well…a freak. please keep in mind that our narrator is unreliable and filters reality through naruto’s skewed worldview. anyway, please enjoy!

his eyes are an unfathomable ocean of blue, wide and limitless as the horizon. his gaze holds a palpable warmth, as if dipped in golden sunlight, glowing with inhuman kindness and charisma.

only a god, or perhaps a fellow monster, could see past the carefully constructed façade of his eyes. the veil of sincerity is mere gossamer, but appears too natural to be false. it’s intended to attract and allure—the ruse of a predator so beautiful his prey doesn’t perceive danger until after poison is thrumming through their bloodstream.

you are just a human. perhaps your mediocrity is what initially drew those moonless eyes. why else would they turn to you? it’s a secret he will never divulge to another soul; not until you are wholly his, anyway.

he will forever remember the first time he stumbled upon you at the market on a sun-drenched saturday. he was out of eggs and on a quick mission to grab a dozen so he could cook and eat breakfast. there weren’t many people out since it was early, dewdrops clinging to shaded blades of grass and shivering leaves, so he easily traversed the market without much of the idle chit chat that comes with being a public figure.

but there you were: sorting through oranges as vibrant as his jacket. the breeze rustled your hair into what looked like a luminous halo in the morning light. his quick pace came to a lurching halt when he saw you, lithe body slightly swaying as his feet rooted in place.

he was fixated on your handling and inspection of the citrus, fingertips delicately dancing along the skin of each fruit. you plucked up one orange at a time, rolling it in your hands to test the firmness, holding it close to your thoughtful face to check for spots, then placing it in your produce bag. you were too immersed in your methodical fruit selection to notice that the hokage was only a few feet from you, slack-jawed in wonder.

from a single glance he could tell you were a civilian. your movements were too fluid, too carefree; you had none of the mechanical sharpness that marked a shinobi. and if you were a shinobi he would have recognized you instantly. he has met every ninja in the village at least a handful of times.

no, you were a rare breed in konoha: one of the ungifted few.

his mind grew dizzy with questions: was anyone in your family a shinobi? were your parents disappointed that you couldn’t use ninjutsu? were you bullied growing up by more talented and popular peers? he certainly understood the pain of an isolated upbringing.

he thought of your plainness, your innocence, your naïveté to the horrors of his world—to the horrors his bloodstained palms have wrought and rent. in a village of expert spies and killers, you were a lone lamb ripe for the picking. it was painfully apparent that you needed protection. who better than the hokage to be your protector?

his dick twitched at the thought.

he followed you home for the first time that day, his empty stomach a forgotten memory. his deep eyes consumed you: the sway of your hips as you strolled down the sidewalk, the hem of your sundress swishing around your plush thighs, the swing of the produce bag draped over your shoulder. he hungrily watched you bend over to marvel at blooms along your route, peek into colorful shop windows, and kneel down to pet a friendly calico cat.

bitter jealousy seized his gut when you waved at a neighbor, offering a bright “hello!” and flashing the man a disarming smile. his jaw ticked and nostrils flared. the caged beast within him growled in disgust at the man’s audacity to leer at you as you bounded up the steps of your apartment building.

he had to shield you from those who would take advantage of your vulnerability.

༄

moonbeams peak through the gaps in your cheap blinds at this hour, illuminating your slumbering form, limbs curled up beneath a mass of soft bedsheets and cozy blankets. the whir of the fan reverberates through your cold bedroom and masks any noise that the stranger in your apartment might make.

naruto has watched you for days, for weeks, for months. in truth, time has been a blur of your tender laugh and saccharine gaze and supple flesh. since he fell for you, his love has been a hazy dream he can’t seem to wake from. all he can think of is you.

this is the first time he has been brazen enough to visit your apartment while you’re home. his heart was aching for an unobstructed view of you; tracking your figure through windows and computer screens doesn’t do your beauty justice, he determines as he looks down at your angelic face. the rush he feels being so close to you is pure ecstasy. he devours the sight of your sleeping silhouette. he knows that you’re nude under the sheets—he knows everything about you, after all.

he knows that you’re on your period, and that your cycle makes you especially needy. he knows that you masturbated this evening right after your hot shower. he knows that you wore a slinky pair of blue panties while you were getting in the mood. he knows that you didn’t touch yourself until your arousal soaked through the gusset and dripped down into the swell of your ass, proceeding to tease your clothed clit until it throbbed. he knows that you peeled off the soiled lace, lazily tossing the garment on the floor before you spread your puffy lips and fucked yourself with three fingers, rubbing tight circles on your clit until you cried out as you climaxed.

he wishes he could trace the curves of your soft skin, your heavenly body untainted by war and violence unlike his own. to see your eyes flutter open as he worships you with gentle kisses and prayerful praises. to adore your most sacred parts as your sole disciple. to bring you divine pleasure with his cursed lips, tongue, hands, and cock.

he picks your underwear up from where you carelessly dropped it. his calloused forefinger and thumb rub the delicate lace—the same color as his lustful irises—with reverence. he unfurls the fabric, the pearly moonlight highlighting an intimate gift: streaks of your essence and dribbled blood staining the gusset. he buries his nose in the garment, inhaling your musky scent with a shudder. he’s addicted.

he’s painfully hard as his tongue darts out to graze the remnants of your desire and ichor, tentative licks yielding to ravenous laps as he decides there is no sweeter taste. he has to stifle a whimper as he fishes his aching cock out of his wet trousers and smears a mess of precum down his shaft. he pumps his length to the sight of your dreamy face and the overwhelming smell and taste of your arousal, panties flat against his tongue. he should be worried about the schlick schlick schlick of his jerking cock rousing you from slumber, but all he can focus on is quelling the animal urge to blow his load all over your face, to officially mark you as his.

it doesn’t take him long to cum. he rips your underwear out of his mouth and shoots creamy white ropes all over the fabric with a rumbling groan, his fluids mixing with your own. naruto shoves the sodden garment into his pocket and takes a final look at you before disappearing into the velvet night.

the next day you search high and low for your missing pair of underwear; it seems to have vanished into thin air. your confusion only mounts when you find it a few days later, freshly laundered and neatly folded in the top drawer of your dresser.

[honeykngdom]

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the caretaker : ̗̀➛ pairing: iruka umino x fem!reader : ̗̀➛ synopsis: It's a particularly rainy that Sunday morning. You have places to be, and the rain certainly wasn't going to stop you - a pothole in the road might, however. How embarrassing, now you're late and wet. Oh, God, please tell me you didn't see that? : ̗̀➛ content warnings: set early in shippuden. fluff & comfort. reader sustains a minor ankle injury. mentions of otc painkillers. minor suggestive themes. : ̗̀➛ read here

sentimental values : ̗̀➛ pairing: iruka umino x fem!reader : ̗̀➛ synopsis: Iruka hasn’t been able to stop thinking about the young Sarutobi woman he spent Halloween with; he’s completely enamoured with you. How had he never noticed you like this before? Here’s the catch: Konohamaru doesn’t appear too happy with the budding relationship between you and the Academy instructor - a continuation of the caretaker. : ̗̀➛ content warnings: set in early shippuden. fluff. mentions of prior injury. suggestive themes. : ̗̀➛ read here

triad effect : ̗̀➛ pairing: yamato tenzo x fem!reader & kakashi hatake : ̗̀➛ synopsis: Excuse me boyfriend’s best friend, I need you to come underwear shopping and tell me which set he’d find hottest as a gift. Oh, can you also explain what the hell this contraption you’ve put me in is? Wait, what are you doing in here … stop, we shouldn’t do this … alright. Maybe just this once. : ̗̀➛ content warnings: modern au. valentines series. 18+ only. explicit sexual themes. threesome. cheating (never fear, it works out for reader in the end), cunnalingus, public orgasm, voyuerism, consensual recording, multiple creampies, sexting, dry humping. : ̗̀➛ part one : ̗̀➛ part two : ̗̀➛ part three

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kill of the night. : ̗̀➛ pairing: kiba inuzuka x fem!reader : ̗̀➛ content warnings: 18+ only. dark and explicit sexual themes. a/b/o au. mentions of blood. fingering. oral sex (f receiving). unprotected vaginal penetration. marking/scenting. mating press. breeding. creampie. where kiba fights his natural instincts to devour you & breeds you instead.

lean on me. : ̗̀➛ pairing: iruka umino x fem!reader : ̗̀➛ content warnings: 18+ only. explicit sexual themes. mentions of canon character death. angst & comfort. dealing with grief & mourning. - fourth instalment of the caretaker.

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[wisebeth]

one thing i will always be mad at sp for is not including any of the moments where sasuke. just. blushes. he has fair share of moments of blushing, whether it be because he's flustered or embarrassed or any other reason.

ch. 4 – he's flustered because sakura openly expressed her crush on him

ch. 18 – here he is blushing again in the cover art

ch. 19 – he's embarrassed to ask for help so there he goes, blushing.

ch. 34 – naruto and sasuke blushing at each other.

ch. 56 – even in sakura's memory, she remembers him blushing.

ch. 675 – even in kakashi's memories, he remembers to be blushing lmao.

i think the real reason why the removal of his blushing moments annoyed me is because despite all his trauma, cold & stoic demeanor and dark past which forced him to grow up early, he was still a child. he was still a twelve year old and small moments where he's simply with team 7, bickering with naruto or getting flustered actually reminds us he's still a child at his core. a child who was forced to grow up. or how the formation of this team and forming bonds with other people, especially naruto gave him a space to act his age, something which he didn't get to do since the uchiha massacre.

anyways, it's canon that genin sasuke is a blushing child. pass it one. here's another manga cover where he's flustered. what a dork.

if you remember more scenes where he's blushing, then feel free to add on.

[raventrinkets]

Krang Timeline??

Hey y'all, has anyone figured out a timeline for the Krang in ROTTMNT? I've been gathering facts from the show/movie, but I was curious if anyone had already figured this out.

I'm going to include all my notes under the cut, but My QUESTION is:

If the main Krang were sealed away 1000 years ago (as Raph says in the movie) does that mean that there were still Krang around to give Shredder his armour 500 years later? Or was Raph misinformed and the Krang were probably sealed around the same time as the Shredder, 500 or so years ago?

Edit: @pinkjunepeanut made a fantastic point in the comments! Basically she said that the Krang probably were sealed 1000 years ago, but contacted Oroku Saki from the Prison Dimension (likely via the Key). Go check out her comments if you want the full theory!

If you've got thoughts or answers, please share! 

Please note I've made Edits to the original version of this post! I've indicated where :)

At this point I'm pretty sure that:

A Krang ship crashed at some point very early on (now within the Weeping Titan), allowing for Empyrean to create the Yokai. If we're following when Yokai entered our written records, that would have to be before 720 CE (so over 1300 years ago). (I'm specifically referencing the Nihon Shoki or Nihongi here).

A Krang (who kinda looks like Krang 3) gives Oroku Saki the Dark Armour, which eventually corrupts him and turns him into the Shredder. Karai seals them both in the Twilight Realm, but is released by the Turtles 500 years later (that's what she says, anyway). So it would have taken place in the Sengoku Period. Which makes a lot of sense, as this period started with the Ōnin War, and Karai refers to the Krang who gives her father the Dark Armour as an Ōnin. Probably not a coincidence on the writer's part. 

The Krang were sealed within the Prison Dimension “many centuries ago”:

Raph specifically says 1000 years, which I believe would place the invasion in the Heian Period of Japan’s history. Due to the overlap of Yokai and Mystic powers, this probally would have had to have taken place AFTER the Krang in the Weeping Titan died. But I suppose it could be possible that specific Krang died in that battle, creating the Yokai later on, and we can ignore historical accounts of Yokai mythos within the ROTTMNT universe. But then we have the issue of WHO GAVE THE SHREDDER HIS ARMOUR?? Edit: As I mentioned above, Pinkjunepeanut offered a neat solution to this: the Krang were sealed 1000 years ago, later contacting Oroku Saki from the Prison Dimension, probably in a bid to get him to eventually free them.

If Raph was misinformed, and the Krang hadn’t been sealed for 1000 years, that changes things. Considering the Mystic Warriors seem to be wearing armour based more from the Edo period of Japan, 400-500 years would make more sense (I have more notes below). This would probably mean that the Krang were sealed in the Prison Dimension AFTER the Shredder was sealed in the Twilight Realm, so they could be around to give him the Dark Armour in the first place. 

Notes on the Mystic Warriors armour:

So this is the picture we have of the Mystic Warriors that sealed the Krang ^

I THINK they're wearing (from left to right) a Kutsune Mask (mainly seen in the Edo Period, but also, to a lesser extent, in the Heian period), a Dō-maru kabuto (also appeared in the Heian period, but was also common in the Edo Period), a hitai-ate (Edo period) and Chronmage hairstyle (Edo period again), and finally another hitai-ate or maybe a Hachimaki (Sengoku period, but also later on). (Please note that this is all me doing some cursory research online, so I could very well be incorrect or misinformed).

All of this makes me think they were learning towards the Edo Period in the designs (this also could have been influenced by ninja themed anime, like Naruto). However, there is a fair amount of overlap with the Sengoku period, which is when Karai is likely from. This wouldn’t change a lot, just how long it was between Karai’s first interaction with the Krang and them eventually being sealed by the Mystic Warriors. 

Edit: While I believe (again, this is based off my brief research) all their attire overlapped the most during the Edo or Sengoku periods, if we assume they sealed the Krang 1000 years ago (during the Heian Period) then most of this can be chalked up to creative decisions. I mentioned above that it's likely the show took influence from existing media focused around ninja's, so their blend attire from different eras can easily be explained away by that. Pinkjunepeanut's theory also answers a question I didn't bring up: the fact that none of them are wearing a recognizable emblem. If they were a part of the Hamato (or Foot) clan, then those symbols definitely would have been incorporated into the designs.

Anyway, all of this to say, does the timeline look something like this?

Krang scout (?) ship visits earth, crashes, accidentally creates Yokai and probably mystic powers with Empyrean.

500-800ish years later, more Krang appear and basically make the Shredder, forcing Karai to seal herself and her father in the Twilight Realm. This creates the Foot who worship the Krang and the Hamato's who work to prevent the Shredder's return.

Sometime in the next 100 years, the Krang attempt a full invasion of Earth, prompting the four mystic warriors (Hamatos? probably.) to seal them within the Prison Dimension (which appears similar to the Twilight Realm, as @pinkjunepeanut pointed out to me, and can also be accessed by a mystic warrior [Draxum gets them into the Twilight Realm, Mikey to the Prison Dimension]).

400ish years later, the Movie happens.

If this is wrong and the Krang were sealed 1000 years ago, it would mean that a different Krang gave the Shredder his armour. While that could be interesting (as that means there's more Krang kicking about), I think this was more akin to the "Hammer and Anvil" Strategy. Basically, the Krang probably sent a small force to weaken Earth or corrupt it to their ways (as seen with the armour corrupting Oroku Saki and the Shredder's later goals, ie. the conquest of humanity), before attacking with a greater force later on (this could have been a decade to a century later). However, this didn’t go to planned as they were sealed away by the Mystic Warriors (who they likely accidentally created with Empyrean in the first place... LOL). 

Edit: It could also look like this...

Krang scout (?) ship visits earth, crashes, accidentally creates Yokai and probably mystic powers with Empyrean. This would have to be, at minimum, 1300 years ago (but was probably a lot earlier than even that).

1000 year ago, so during the Heian Period, the Krang attempt to invade Earth. They're stopped by the four Mystic Warriors and sealed in the Prison Dimension with the Key.

A little under 500 years later, the Foot Clan, led by Oroku Saki, is under attack and he makes a deal with a mysterious "Ōnin" (the Krang in the Prison Dimension) for the armour that eventually corrupts him and turns him into the Shredder. His daughter, Karai, created the Hamato Clan in response and eventually seals both herself and the Shredder in the Twilight Realm.

500 years later, the Turtles accidentally release the Shredder but then defeat him and reunite a no longer corrupt Oroku Saki with Karai.

3 (ish) years later, the Foot (who still worship the Krang who gave their founder the Dark Armour) release the Krang with the Key, and the Movie happens.

Honestly, I think this timeline fits better than my first, but I decided to keep the original as I don't like doing major revisions to post's after posting them. We show our work here😂

I know I'm probably making this more complicated than it needs to be, as there's no guarantee the writers worried too much about making it historically accurate. But, as I'm currently in the middle of a fic that's dealing with the Krang, I want to finalize my timeline LOL. Also, I'm sure I'm not the only person who's tried to figure this out, so if you have the answers PLEASE SHARE! I could be missing something obvious that answers all my question, and (if it wasn't obvious by this essay of a post) I love finding out more about the show.

If you've read this far, you are amazing.

[cursingtoji]

I hope it's okay to send another one of the cliches in! (I absolutely ADORED the Toji one you did! Perfection, pure perfection) I saw you wanted some Itachi and I feel like 23 is just so perfect for him. Maybe adding prompt 12 with it too? (Feel free to ignore if we can only send in one ask though!

𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒓𝒖𝒑𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝑲𝒊𝒔𝒔

⊱ plus touching foreheads; The Clichés ™ event

note: bless you darling for giving me the chance to write for my beloved itachi

A warm night embraces you as you walk amongst the villagers with a basket of ingredients for your dinner. A million thoughts go by your head and you aren't quite aware of your surroundings until you focus on your path ahead and notice a familiar figure walking towards you.

You gasp once you notice who it is, dropping your basket.

"Itachi?" panic threats to take over you, he can't be seen here, yet no one else seems to have noticed the most wanted ninja standing in the middle of the busy street.

"Hello, angel."

"Am I in a genjutsu?"

"No," he leans, taking your basket from the ground and handing it back to you, "But everyone else is."

"Isn't it too risky?" your eyes wander through his pretty features, realizing that it has been a few months since the last time he sneaked in the village to see you. Tonight he doesn't have his usual cloak, instead he wore a gray shirt and no bandana, you reached for his hair, brushing it away from his face.

Itachi takes your hand delicately, kissing your fingers, "You're worth it."

You take one step closer, touching his forehead with yours and breathing in his scent.

"I missed you" you confess, it's a weird feeling being so intimate to him in public, you can hear people talking around you, buying and selling goods, kids running, playing ninja, but you thrust his skills.

"I'm afraid I can't stay much longer, angel" he holds your hand tightly, his face is the same as the boy you knew years ago, yet his dark circles look deeper every time you see him.

"Let me take care of you, 'tachi" you beg, wanting nothing more than to take him home with you, have a bath, wash each other's hair, make tea and kiss every inch of him in a fresh bed, loving and being loved by him till morning eventually comes.

"There's nothing I want more" he confesses and you know it's true, but his tone indicates that will not be possible tonight.

"Promise me you will be back soon" you know it's hard for him to catch a break to come here, besides all the risk he takes getting into the village he still has to mislead his fellow akatsuki members so they won't find out about his Konoha love, making a potential target out of you in case things go south.

"I'll try my best" he brings both his hands to your face and takes his time admiring it until his eyes eventually fall onto your lips, he misses your kisses more than anything else he had in konoha.

Your eyes close but right before he can kiss you he feels a disturbance, like someone is beginning to notice the genjutsu.

"Sorry, angel, I must go now" he lets go of you and you sigh, "I love you" you watch him walk backwards until he fades like smoke.

"Sensei!" you hear a yell and look over your shoulder seeing Naruto and the rest of team seven coming towards you, Kakashi looks around suspiciously.

"Naruto, hi" you greet and the boy begins to tell you about the mission they just came back from. You try to dismiss the look Kakashi has on you.

"Were you shopping?" Naruto notices your basket.

"Yeah, just some stuff for dinner" you open your basket to show him, but you're surprised by a bouquet of flowers lingering on the inside.

"Wow, is it a romantic dinner?" Sakura inquires.

"Now, now, kids, you gotta wake up early tomorrow for training” Kakashi claps once, making the kids whine. You look at Sasuke, noticing the similar features with the man that was there just a few seconds ago.

Sasuke meets your gaze, you dismiss the nostalgic feeling by ruffling his hair.

“Good luck, guys.”

see also: “what if someone see us?” + Jiraiya

[lydiacatfish]

Actually you know what speaking of naruto (I made a post yesterday) I find it to be complete bullshit that Itachi and Obito wiped out all of the Uchihas in one night. Sure, all the guys at the police station and the ones who were home. But it was still early enough in the evening that Sasuke was out doing whatever. You're telling me no one was out grocery shopping or visiting a friend or getting dinner?

And even then, there had to be Uchihas who weren't in the village. People to on vacations. And besides, they were a whole clan of trained ninjas. No one was on a mission? Absolutely none of them? When there were enough of them to staff an entire city's police force??

That's not even getting into people who were biologically Uchiha and not part of the clan. What, no one married out? No one decided to leave the clan and become a farmer or something? Not a single dumb 20 something went out on a mission and sowed his wild oats in a foreign country? You gotta be kidding me

A few years post canon some random civilian from fucking Hot Springs Country shows up at Sasuke's house like "I don't know what's going on with my kid's eyes but everyone said you might help" and some random teenage girl has the fucking sharingan because some random idiot couldn't keep it in his pants. 20 years post canon and a dark haired merchant's kid has the same issue. Some guy comes up to Sasuke on the street and is like "my family has been keeping this quiet, but I'm pretty sure grandma was an illegitimate member of your family and we heard you're really lonely so do you want to come over for dinner" and he's just like. Why not. And yep that old lady looks a lot like Sasuke's old neighbor before she died, just aged up a few years. Wild.

But NONE OF THEM BUT SASUKE SURVIVED??

[mata-aetara-if]

[ DEMO (TBA) ] - [ PINTEREST (TBA) ] - [ PLAYLIST (TBA) ]

🍃 This is the dev blog for my interactive fiction set in the Naruto universe titled Mata Aetara ~!

🍃 Sorry there’s not much here at the moment as the story being written is still SUPER early in development ~!  Please keep in mind I’m new to writing and creating an if so it will take a while for things to come out, and I’m doing this for fun so I don’t want to rush or put any pressure on myself. If you’re still interested in following my progress thank u so much I appreciate it 🥰

🍃 My main blog I will follow/like from: @sweetchaosyk

🍃 My interactive fiction side blog I'm most active on: @stephschoices

Summary & Features:

Slice of life, but make it Naruto. It's been 4 years since The Nine Tailed Fox wreaked havoc on your village, and things have, for the most part returned to normal. You start off playing as a genin who graduated from the academy about a year ago. Your team, and your friends teams have only been taking on the lowest level missions, but it's about time to start taking higher ranking ones! How will you maneuver life in The Hidden Leaf Village?

Choices you can make:

name

gender, pronouns, & sexuality

hair style, texture, & color

eye color

skin color & details

height

you are the medical-ninja of your team, choose to master it or learn various jutsus

chakra nature

summoning animal (options)

small weapon (options not decided yet)

dads restaurant type (options not decided yet)

RO info & tags below ⬇️

Asahi Uchiha ( x )

he/him

One of your teammates, a member of team 3

From the Hidden Leaf Village

One of your childhood best friends, and the most talented shinobi in your class. With how humble he is you could almost say it happened accidentally though. Prefers only having a few close friends and would go to the end of the Earth for them

Niko Sarutobi ( x )

they/them

One of your teammates, a member of team 3

From the Hidden Leaf Village

Your other childhood best friend! The opposite of Asahi and will make friends wherever they go! Will always put you and Asahi first though! Is also very flexible

Shikako Nara ( x )

she/her

A member of team 5

From the Hidden Leaf Village

A shy girl from the Nara clan. Tends to think her jutsu is never good enough, but her teammates are always there to reassure her!

Inoru Yamanaka ( x )

he/him

A member of team 5

From the Hidden Leaf Village

Not a fan of Asahi, as he thinks he was the best shinobi in your class (he wasn't). Despite that, he is very talented so he has a right to be confident. As he gets older, his confidence and charisma continue to grow

Rona Inuzuka ( x )

she/her

A member of team 13

From the Hidden Leaf Village

Her clan members can be a little chaotic, so she likes to be the responsible one wherever she goes. Safe to say she's the mom friend of your group

Jun Hyuga ( x )

he/him

A member of team 13

From the Hidden Leaf Village

Jun is from the side branch of the Hyuga clan and tends to be quiet and reserved. He is usually uninterested in the antics you and your friends get into

Might Chai ( x )

she/her

A member of team 13

From the Hidden Leaf Village

Chai can perform minimum ninjutsu and prefers taijutsu, just like her father and older brother. She doesn't let that get her down though! She'll do everything possible to show she's a capable kunoichi just like everyone else!

Mokoto Aburame

they/them

A member of team 9

From the Hidden Leaf Village

As long as you don't squish any bugs around them, you'll get along great. Most people call Mokoto creepy, but it's just because they dress in dark colors, don't talk much, and of course, the bugs.

Ryoku (x)

he/him

A member of the sand team

From the Hidden Sand Village

A member of the Kazekages clan, Ryoku was born with their ability to control sand with their chakra. He has a serious personality and will protect his village with his life.

Kougetsu Hozuki ( x )

they/them

A member of the mist team

From the Hidden Mist Village

Kougetsu is an adventurous and unpredictable ninja from the very dangerous Hidden Mist Village. You never know what their next move will be. They like to keep you on your toes.

Important tags to know:

🍃 "ch: [name]" : any info, answered asks, or aesthetics related to the charater

🍃 "ch: [team name/number]" : any info, answered asks, or aesthetics related to the team of characters

🍃 "ro asks" : any reaction / scenario asks answered about the ros

🍃 ".txt" : general text posts about Mata Aetara

🍃 "info" : information regarding Mata Aetara

🍃 "aesthetic" : and posts that give me inspiration about Mata Aetara

🍃 "q" : queued posts

🍃 "my art" : art / edits I've made for Mata Aetara

🍃 "mcs" : any mc art or edits

🍃 "picrew" : any picrews I do of the characters

🍃 "fanart" : any art of the characters

🍃 "irl inspo" : any irl people or places inspo of the characters

🍃 "character design" : official designs of the characters

🍃 "memes" : blank memes i filled out with the characters

[jplupine]

Caged

Pairing: Kakashi Hatake x AFAB Reader Word Count: ~5.4k Date Published: May 1, 2024 WARNINGS: 18+ Minors/Ageless get blocked, Werewolf!Kakashi, Exophilia, Established Relationship, Size Difference, Feral Behavior, Biting, Cunnilingus, Vaginal Sex, Period Sex, Hair Pulling, Creampie, Knotting, Mild Injury, Chains/Shackles, Muzzle; Reader is AFAB but no gender is specified, Terms such as pussy/cock/etc. get used.

Summary: Kakashi always warned you to never go into the basement on the nights he locked himself away down there. You never did for both his safety as well as your own, but when you hear a loud noise coming from the basement one night, you can't help but fear that he's been hurt. You couldn't just leave him injured and alone down there, could you?

A/N: What started out as a little thought about how most Naruto characters with dog summons had sharp teeth escalated into this. Whoops!

You can also read it on AO3!

  He had warned you to not go into the basement. Warned you every time he went to spend the night down there. You heeded the warnings, never once entering the basement on those nights no matter what sounds you heard coming from down there.

  You would try to occupy yourself, watch a movie, read a book, anything to take your mind off of how horrible it sounded. The animalistic whines and howls would echo through the house deep into the night until it was all finally quiet and you could sleep for a few hours before the sun was peeking over the horizon. For three nights every month, you had to endure those cries and try to pretend everything was normal.

  For three nights every month, you felt an ache in your chest and had to ignore it until morning came. Those mornings weren't as hard, but they weren't easy either. Kakashi would come up from the basement looking exhausted and dragging his feet. You'd make breakfast and coffee early just to make sure he had a warm meal that he'd wolf down like a starved animal.

  It was only three nights a month.

  But this time, with the sun setting and Kakashi down in the basement, you were miserable. The day had been hard between work and having to deal with a flat tire, leaving you exhausted and laying on the couch facedown. However, while trying to relax your aching muscles and clear your mind, those familiar whines started coming from the basement.

  They were high-pitched and sounded as if they were coming from a wounded animal. You heavily sighed and reached for the remote to turn on the TV and hopefully drown out the sound. You didn't even care what came on so long as it hid those pitiful cries.

  Turning up the TV's volume, the whines also got louder.

  You weren't going to get any rest at this rate. Those sounds also made it difficult for you to stay away from the basement. It was never easy to ignore those heart-wrenching cries.

  Getting up from the couch, you went to the kitchen for a quick snack, but it wasn't enough of a distraction. The loud howl that came from the basement echoed through the rest of the house. The luxury of not having neighbors for miles was not getting noise complaints on a regular basis, thank goodness.

  Bearing through the cries and brief moments of silence as the moon rose higher in the night sky, you wasted time any way you could. A few hours had passed since the howling started, and for some reason, Kakashi had been so much noisier than usual. He sounded as if he was trying to get attention, to not be left alone in the dark. But his sober warnings kept you from checking on him.

  You found out why he was making a ruckus when you went to the bathroom and saw blood. Kakashi was howling and whining so much because of you. His heightened senses likely picked up the changes in your pheromones, but the difference between now and any other time was the fact that your period hadn't really ever coincided with a full moon. And now that you were bleeding, he'd likely pick up that scent eventually, too.

  Heavily sighing, you could only hope Kakashi would be able to tell the difference and know you weren't bleeding due to an injury. When he wasn't driven feral by the full moon, he could differentiate the two. But with his logic dulled and his instincts heightened, would he still be able to?

  Cleaning up, you left the bathroom and went back to the living room to put on a movie. With one of the couch pillows in your lap, you tried to focus on the TV screen when whimpering was faintly heard under the sounds of the movie. You clenched your jaw to force yourself to stay on the couch and not get up to check on Kakashi.

  He was fine. You just had to keep telling yourself that he was fine.

  Time passed slowly and torturously when the whimpers got louder. Then there was snarling and metallic rattling. Kakashi was restless now and making so much noise.

  When there was a loud snap and a yelp, you flew off the couch and were at the basement door without thinking. Pausing with your hand hovering over the doorknob, you listened while holding your breath. That yelp had sounded as if whatever the snap was had hurt him. But what if he was fine and had just startled himself?

  You weren't supposed to go into the basement when the full moon was out. It was too dangerous. The moon's pull on Kakashi made him feral and barely recognizable as himself, he'd told you that many times before. If he couldn't recognize you in his feral state, there was a risk he could seriously hurt you.

  But if Kakashi had gotten hurt, you couldn't just leave him alone down there.

  Listening for a few seconds more, you heard soft whimpering that sounded different from before, pained and more than enough to make you unlock the basement door. Going down the steps and into the darkness, it took a moment for your eyes to adjust.

  You could hear the rattling of chains before you reached the bottom of the stairs. Some light from the moon helped you to see as it came in through the small windows high up on the walls. On the opposite side of the room, you saw the cage Kakashi was locked up in.

  He looked up when you took a step closer, his eyes glowing red in the dark. His wrists were shackled still, but the chain connected to his collar was broken, letting you know that had been the source of the loud noise. And judging by the blood clumping his hair, he must have hit his head on one of the bars when the chain snapped.

  "Hold on." You quickly went over to the pile of clothes on the table next to the cage and grabbed Kakashi's shirt. Picking up the water bottle, you bit the cap to open it and poured some water onto the shirt before turning.

  Those glowing eyes followed your every move, and when you got closer to the front of the cage, Kakashi gave a soft whine. You hesitated while reaching for the keys hanging from the bars. Kakashi didn't seem aggressive, but that didn't mean he was safe.

  You looked at the shackles to make sure they weren't damaged before looking at the black muzzle strapped to his face. With the muzzle, he wouldn't be able to bite, and the shackles would limit his movement.

  Taking a deep breath, you decided to take the risk.

  Grabbing the keys, you unlocked the cage door and opened it. Kakashi visibly tensed and growled a warning when you entered the cage. You moved slower and with caution while pocketing the keys.

  You were glad Kakashi had put the metal collar on since it prevented him from fully shifting; having to do this if he had been in werewolf form would've been a lot more terrifying. You could handle the few wolf-ish features he was showing with most of him still being in familiar human shape.

  "It's okay." You spoke with a gentle tone while holding your hands out to show you only had the wet shirt and nothing else. "I just need to look at your wound, all right? Will you let me do that?" Kakashi softly growled again with his hands flexing, showing off sharp claws that glinted in the moonlight.

  You took a hesitant step closer, and Kakashi moved while lowering his head, looking ready to pounce as his tail slowly swayed. Your heart was pounding as you tried to calm yourself. Swallowing, you spoke again to try and get through to him.

  "Please, just let me help you. You're bleeding, Kakashi." His gaze sharpened when you said his name. To your relief, he slowly relaxed but didn't look away from you not even for a second. "That's it, Kakashi. I'm here to help." You used his name again since he seemed to recognize it.

  He let you get close enough to reach out your hand. He huffed and jerked his head away when your hand got too close to his face. You waited without moving to let him come to you instead.

  In the quiet, Kakashi studied you before slowly leaning toward your hand. You could hear him sniffing from under the muzzle as warm air blew through the muzzle's holes near his nose. Even if he couldn't bite you, the thought that he might still crossed your mind.

  Kakashi got closer and let you gently grab his jaw. You tilted his head slightly to get a better look at the wound on his head. However, the blood clumping his silver hair made it impossible to see the damage.

  Using the wet shirt, you began to gently clean up the blood. The coppery smell filled your nostrils and made your nose scrunch. Kakashi gradually came closer while still low to the ground. The chains rattled from his movement, and those red eyes of his were looking up at you.

  He finally seemed okay with your presence as you wiped away blood from his hair and stained his shirt red. When enough had been cleaned up, you tried to look at the wound again. Parting his silver hair with some streaks of pink and red, you looked at his scalp.

  There was nothing there.

  With your brows knitting together, you carded your fingers through his hair to try and find the source of the blood. Kakashi leaned into your touch, and you scoffed.

  "It already healed, didn't it?" You muttered more to yourself than actually speaking to the wolf. It made you relieved to know Kakashi was okay, but this also meant you had taken a huge risk going into the basement over nothing.

  When you went to take a step back, Kakashi's hand shot out as if to grab you only to be stopped by the chain going taut. His claws were dangerously close and made your heart beat faster again. Looking at Kakashi, his eyes were piercing but not aggressive. The muzzle made the rest of his expression impossible to read since it covered everything from his nose to his jaw.

  You were about to take another risk.

  Taking a step toward him, his hand grabbed the front of your shirt to pull you even closer. He nuzzled his face into your stomach as a soft rumble came from his chest. Relief washed over you again as you looked down at him. Could he actually recognize you?

  His hands grabbed the back of your thighs as he rubbed his cheek and jaw against your stomach. You chuckled and ran your fingers through his hair in an affectionate way.

  "You gave me quite a scare there, Kakashi." He huffed in response as his claws scraped over the back of your thighs. You turned to toss the bloody shirt to the side as Kakashi's head went lower. "Hey!" You yelled on a reflex, your head whipping around to look back at Kakashi.

  He had shoved his head between your legs without warning and was snuffling like a dog. You tried to back away as your cheeks burned with embarrassment, but his hold on your thighs tightened and refused to let you back up.

  "Kakashi!" You tried to push his head away, and he looked up at you with widened pupils. He suddenly stood up, looming over you and being taller than normal in his partially transformed state. His pointed ears twitched as you looked up at him.

  He leaned down, burying his face into the side of your neck only to growl and rear back. He reached for the muzzle just to be stopped when the chain went taut. Kakashi growled in frustration and bent toward his hand to tear off the muzzle, but his claws scratched his cheek and drew blood before you grabbed his wrist to stop him.

  "Wait! Wait!" You had to use a little force to pull his claws away from his face. "....Is it uncomfortable?" Kakashi whined at the back of his throat. "Okay, okay. Just...." You trailed off while grabbing his shoulder to pull him down closer.

  He let you reach behind his head to the straps holding the muzzle to his face. You unbuckled the straps, and Kakashi felt the muzzle loosen. Hearing the sound of swishing air, you glanced to the side to see his tail wagging.

  You pulled the muzzle off and saw that it had hidden something else underneath. Kakashi leaned toward you, but your focus was now on the rubber bar trapped between his fangs. You hadn't been aware Kakashi took such precaution.

  "Hold on." You felt along the gag's straps before Kakashi's face came closer to yours. His tail was still wagging as his arms wrapped around you as much as the chains would allow. Drool was leaking from the corners of his mouth and dripping from his chin with his head tilted down to look at you.

  You felt a small padlock near the base of his skull. Pulling the keys from your pocket, you flipped over the key for the cage and searched through the other keys to find the one to the padlock. Unlocking it, Kakashi's ears perked when he heard the clicks from the tumblers moving into place and the lock releasing.

  When you grabbed the rubber bar, Kakashi parted his jaws wider to let you pull it out of his mouth. The drool made the gag slick and dripped onto your shirt. You watched Kakashi stretch his jaw while looking happier.

  "Better?" You chuckled, and Kakashi licked your cheek. He was....nothing like you had imagined. Kakashi's warnings made it seem as if he was incredibly dangerous during these nights, and you could tell he had the potential to be just by looking at his claws and fangs. But he was being so gentle with you.

  Your caution kept you standing barely within his reach even if you were still allowing him to touch you. Kakashi lowered his head and nuzzled his face under your jaw. The soft rumbling in his chest was a growl, but it sounded pleased rather than aggressive.

  His tail wagged faster when he gripped your shirt and yanked you closer. His arms wrapped around you, holding you against his bare chest as his teeth grazed the side of your neck. Goosebumps raised on your skin from the feeling and his warm breath.

  You heard a soft whine come from the back of his throat as his grip on you tightened. You gasped in surprise with your eyes widening when Kakashi's claws tore through the back of your shirt.

  "Kakashi! Watch the claws, love." You warned while trying to pry yourself free from his arms. He only whined again while licking the side of your neck and clawing at your shirt more. You only realized he was doing it on purpose when it was too late, and Kakashi was already using his weight to force you to the concrete floor. "Kakashi-!" You cut yourself off when he parted his jaws and had your throat between his fangs.

  Your heart was thumping beneath your ribs, hoping and praying to whoever would listen that Kakashi wouldn't bite down. His canines would very easily puncture your carotid arteries, and the knowledge of that shot a spike of fear through you. Taking a shaky breath, you tried to remain as still as possible. If Kakashi could truly recognize you....surely he wouldn't bite down.

  His hot tongue dragged over your throat, and you let out the breath you'd been holding when his sharp teeth ventured away from your neck. You placed your hands on his broad shoulders to try and push him away gently, but your efforts were futile. Kakashi was bigger and stronger; he wasn't moving unless he wanted to. His fangs sank into the front of your shirt with his top lip curled up before he reared back, ripping through the fabric with ease.

  Kakashi shook his head like a dog to throw the ripped shirt to the side. He was then sniffing at your chest, his nostrils flaring as his eyes seemed to search your body. You tried to move away from him only to freeze from the low growl that vibrated your bones. He was warning you with a snarl and placed a large hand on your chest to keep you pinned to the floor as his head went lower and his claws pricked your skin.

  His ears twitched, and you swallowed while trying to figure out what was going on. You thought he had calmed down, especially after you had taken off his muzzle and gag that'd been irritating him. But now....you weren't certain.

  Kakashi had said he wasn't in control on these nights, the beast within was. He would not act with human logic but instinct. He was being careful while still scenting you and didn't want you moving.

  The blood. He could smell the blood.

  Worrying about his injury had made you completely forget, and given what Kakashi was doing now, he might be thinking you were wounded and was trying to find the source of the blood. You opened your mouth to say something, hoping to get him to stop before this already embarrassing situation got any worse, but no sound came out when his claws caught on the front of your shorts. You reflexively smacked his hand when you felt his claws tug.

  He jolted and flinched back since he hadn't expected it. Kakashi's eyes widened in surprise as he looked down at you.

  "Stop destroying my clothes. I'm fine." You tried to maintain a steady tone. He paused with his gaze drifting over your thighs. There was something....strange about his expression. He didn't look concerned, especially not with his slowly wagging tail and blown pupils. You flinched when something wet hit your thigh, and you realized he was drooling.

  Kakashi let out a soft whine before diving his face between your thighs. You gasped and yelled at him as your cheeks burned with shame and your hands tried to push his head away. Kakashi's claws pricked your ass as he clawed at your shorts, making you jump and inadvertently thrust your hips into the wolf's face.

  You were wrong; Kakashi didn't think you were injured. He knew what that scent was coming from and revealed the source by clawing your underwear off. He didn't hesitate to let his long tongue roll out and lick you. You jolted with a sound of surprise as his tongue dragged between your lips and over your clit.

  Kakashi's hand on your chest kept you on the floor, and you grabbed his wrist. His gaze shot up to you as his tongue slowly retreated back into his mouth. Your face felt hot as your body froze. You knew you should probably try to get away as Kakashi's warnings echoed in your mind, but the curiosity and temptation to see just what this wolf would do told you to stay put.

  His eyes were already devouring you and he huffed through his nose. His pretty lips parted, exposing dauntingly sharp teeth coated in saliva and glinting in the moonlight. You bit your bottom lip and let him place a hand on your inner thigh to spread your legs further apart.

  Kakashi lapped at your core as blood smeared on his tongue. His hand on your chest slid down your torso to grab your other thigh. A low growl rumbled in his chest as his arms wrapped around your thighs, making it impossible for you to get away from him now.

  "Mine." His voice was gravely from a growl and took you by surprise. Kakashi yanked on your legs to pull you closer to his mouth. He groaned into your pussy as his tongue greedily licked.

  He was messy and drooling with his tail wagging in delight. His grip on your thighs tightened, and you softly moaned. Kakashi's ears perked and he gained enthusiasm, delving his tongue into your wet core.

  The chains on his shackles and collar scraped against the concrete floor. Your fingers slid into his soft hair as you moaned, and you could feel his fangs pressing against your flesh in a way that made you shiver. Kakashi always locked himself away out of fear he would hurt you or someone else during these nights, so him eating you out hadn't even crossed your mind as something that could happen.

  He was like a man starved, being so noisy while lapping at your skin and core with his nose and fangs pressing against your clit. Your thighs twitched around his head as you moaned again. You tugged on his hair, earning a low growl from Kakashi with his grip on your thighs being near bruising.

  "Kakashi~!" Your voice was breathy and got his attention. His gaze shot up to you, his pupils so wide that his irises were only thin, red rings. His tongue dove deeper than before, curling and stroking against your walls. Your back arched off the floor as you cried out.

  His grip loosened, letting your thighs clamp around his head as they shivered. Kakashi's tail wagged faster as he growled. The sound sent a vibration along his tongue and right against your clit, making you buck into his mouth while moaning. Your muscles tensed even more as you clenched around his skilled tongue.

  Kakashi slowly pulled away from you when the tension in your muscles eased. Blood and other bodily fluids were smeared against his lips and chin. His tongue dragged over his fangs as bloody saliva dripped from his chin. Kakashi looked dazed while softly panting.

  Something about the mess on his face and how he looked sparked something deep within you. The beast between your thighs being drunk on you after having a taste stroked a hidden primal side of you. It sent a surge of excitement through your veins.

  He let go of your thighs to push himself up and crawl over you, his muscles rolling beneath his skin that seemed to glow in the moonlight. As he moved over you, the broken chain hanging from his collar slithered across your skin, causing goosebumps to rise from the cold metal's touch.

  "Mine." Kakashi's claws scraped against the concrete floor. You bit your bottom lip before reaching for the waistband of his underwear. His boxer briefs hugged his muscular thighs and couldn't hide his erection pushing against the thin fabric. Kakashi licked his face as you pulled his underwear down his hips.

  When his cock sprung free, you could see a small knot near the base. With the moon high in the night sky, more lupine features were appearing on Kakashi. The skin around his eyes was also darkening, and silver fur had sprouted along his spine. The metal collar was the only thing limiting his shifting as it sat snug around his neck, and your eyes glanced at the shackles around his wrists.

  Now knowing Kakashi didn't have the intention of hurting you, you wanted to make him as comfortable as possible.

  Reaching for the ring of keys you'd dropped, you grabbed the one for the shackles. Kakashi's attention drifted to the key in your hand, watching as you reached for one of the shackles to unlock it. When the lock clicked and the shackle clattered to the hard floor, Kakashi licked your cheek. His warm breath hit your ear before he muttered in a breathy voice.

  "Smells good." Kakashi's nose brushed down the side of your neck as you went to unlock the other shackle. His tongue curled over your throat as you tilted your head back. The rumble in his chest shook you to the core.

  You dropped the keys and ran your hands up his arms to his shoulders. His hands grabbed your hips to bring your body closer to his. Kakashi ground his hips into yours, making you feel his knot against you.

  He nipped, and your hands slid up the back of his neck. Kakashi rutted with a soft whine coming from the back of his throat. His length rubbing against your clit as his knot was pressing against your dripping core had you buzzing with anticipation. Your arousal, his saliva, and the blood mixed together, making his cock slick.

  Kakashi's hips went further back, the head of his dick prodding in an attempt to seek the embrace of your wet heat. You tilted your hips to help him, and he finally found the right spot and angle your body allowed him entrance from. His breath shook as he went deeper, filling you inch by inch as your fingers traveled into his soft hair.

  He pulled away from the side of your neck to sit back on his heels and looked down. His head tilted to the side as he licked his lips and watched the rest of his cock disappear inside you. When you felt his knot flush against you, Kakashi's tongue was sticking out from between his fangs. His pointed ears drooped just a fraction before he used a little more force to get his knot inside you.

  Kakashi groaned as his eyes fluttered closed and his pale lashes brushed his cheeks from you clenching around his cock. He was beautiful in such an ethereal way, even with his beastly features. His eyes slowly opened before he pulled out and watched himself sink back in.

  His grip on your hips was firm and holding you in place as his thrusts picked up speed. Your head lolled back as you moaned. All of him was bigger in his half-shifted state, and feeling his knot made your thoughts incoherent.

  "Kakashi~!" You cried out his name. A low, rumbling growl came in response before Kakashi leaned over. His long tongue dragged over your sternum as his breath warmed your skin. Now that he was closer, you grabbed his face to pull him into a kiss.

  The wolf was surprised for a second but quickly melted into you, lips moving in sync as he groaned and snapped his hips. You opened your mouth to press your tongue against his lips. Kakashi parted his lips to allow your tongue entrance, and you first felt his sharp teeth before his tongue met yours.

  Kakashi could be dangerous, but for you? He was putty in your hands desperate to be as close as possible to you. His tongue glided against yours, welcoming the intrusion into his mouth as he groaned and moved his hands up your sides.

  Your fingers slid into his hair and softly tugged. You moaned into the kiss before pulling away for air. Kakashi looked dazed while panting as drool stretched between your mouths. His blown pupils drifted over your face, watching your lips curl into a smile.

  "Feel good?" Your voice purred, and Kakashi groaned while nodding.

  "Good. Good. So good." His voice was barely over a whisper as his tail wagged. Kakashi pistoned his cock, driving himself as deep as he could with each thrust. His balls smacked against your ass while the wet sounds from between your legs had Kakashi shivering with delight.

  His chest was against yours when he buried his face into the side of your neck. His weight against you had you pinned to the floor. Kakashi groaned and left open-mouthed kisses against your skin, his claws grazing over your shoulder blades as he held on to you.

  One of your hands slid down the back of his neck and along his spine. The sprouted fur was just as soft as his hair, and he bucked with a soft whine from your touch. Your head lolled back with another moan, baring your throat to Kakashi with your blunt nails digging into his skin.

  He grunted and moaned near your ear without restraint. You hiked your legs higher up his sides, allowing his body to come closer with his pelvis grinding against your clit. Your hold on him tightened as you tugged on his hair.

  Kakashi's knot was swelling, making it harder for him to thrust deeply at the pace he was going. His heavy panting couldn't hide the soft whines coming from the back of his throat each time he forced his knot in. You weren't sure how much more of it you could take as it stretched you wider.

  "Oh, fuck!" You hissed under your breath as your thighs shivered. Kakashi's hips snapped into you, his thrusts becoming erratic. His fangs grazed your skin as his breath hit you in heavy puffs. Feeling his arms flexing as he held you and the muscles along his back tensing, you knew he was getting close.

  You nipped his ear, making him moan into your shoulder. Kakashi turned his head to nuzzle under your jaw. He huffed and groaned in a way that nearly sounded like a growl before shoving his knot into you one last time.

  His knot had swollen to the point that he could no longer pull out, leaving him to give harsh, shallow thrusts while grinding against your clit. Your nails dug into his back while moaning, spurring him on as his claws left angry red marks over your shoulder blades.

  Kakashi groaned when his cock began to twitch, but he didn't stop there, continuing to thrust his hips to milk himself deep inside you. He made you feel so full before the building pressure was released. The poor wolf's breath shook as he gave a strangled whine when you orgasmed and clenched around him tighter.

  Your skin was buzzing from the high. Kakashi relaxed against you, brushing his nose over your neck and cheek as a soft rumble came from deep within his chest. You couldn't help but chuckle before turning to kiss his cheek.

  "Aren't you sweet?" You muttered while Kakashi looked down at you. His lips curled into a gentle smile as his tail wagged. Cupping his cheek in your hand, you guided his face down into a kiss. His soft lips moved with yours before parting for air.

  "Mine." Kakashi cooed, his large hand sliding over your lower stomach before adding pressure to make you take in a sharp breath. His knot was still swollen and stuck in place, keeping his cock and cum trapped inside you. You weren't going anywhere anytime soon, especially not with the moon still shining through the windows.

~

  You woke up the next morning to Kakashi panicking, and you tiredly grumbled from the noise.

  "I'm so sorry! I thought I had the keys far enough- Fuck!"

  "What?" You rolled onto your back while trying to rub the sleep from your eyes.

  "Try not to move, I'll call an ambulance."

  "Wait, what? Ambulance?" You shot up and looked at Kakashi as he was unlocking the metal collar around his neck. "Are you hurt?" There were no visible injuries on the tall man standing just a few feet away. Kakashi paused while looking at you.

  "You're the one who's hurt."

  "Love, take a second." You scoffed, feeling relief now that you understood what was going on. "I'm a little crampy, but I'm not hurt." You stood up and stretched out your limbs with a groan. There was a quiet pause before relief washed over Kakashi's face.

  "Oh, that scared the Hell out of me. Waking up and seeing you in here while smelling blood just...."

  "It's okay, Kakashi. I'm fine."

  "What are you even doing down here?"

  "You hurt yourself trying to get out. I came down to check on you, and, well, one thing led to another." You chuckled before holding Kakashi's face in your hands with your thumbs brushing over his cheeks. "I'm sorry I don't have breakfast ready and waiting for you this time. I can put something together after a shower if you can be patient."

  "You sure you're okay?"

  "I'm wonderful." You watched the smile pulling at his lips as he rested his hands on your hips.

  "That look you're giving me is saying a lot, dear. What did I do? Everything from last night is still fuzzy for me."

  "I can tell you every little detail if you want."

  "Oh, please do." Kakashi smirked as you took his hands in yours to lead him upstairs.

[zykamiliah]

sudden realization

😳

HORI GAVE OCHAKO THE "NARUTO" ROMANCE ROUTE !?

like. in Naruto the manga, naruto spends half the story saying he likes sakura romantically, while you-know-what is going on with sasuke. plus he very early on introduces the idea that he liked sakura because she also "admired" sasuke, which ends up being more important and defining in his life and path as a ninja.

then in bnha, ochako ends up likes deku, and i guess it's either expected of her to have them or her genuine admiration for deku and wanting to be like him turned into a crush... but then we have toga himiko entering her thoughts. ochako fighting to get save himiko from darkness. both of them linked by blood at the end.

dude??? Hori, explain???

[lostinthesasuke]

What do you think makes Sasuke such a popular character? Not talking about likeability since he's widely misunderstood and disliked, but even then it's like he's always in someone's mouth. I thought it could be how he's the "loudest voice" that speaks the injustices in his world (even when the author doesn't let him do much about it), but there are other characters from other media like that and they aren't as compelling and popular universally. And idk just 🤔 I'd like to hear someone else's opinion

I LOVE THIS ASK!!!

I think there's a few things that contribute to his popularity, some in the narrative and some in pop culture.

1) most of the main characters within the naruto universe are infatuated with sasuke and he is CENTRAL to both the story/conflict and resolution to their character arcs. this often INFURIATES people (such as itachi fans who think sasuke is a "little bitch", naruto fans who don't like how desperate and gay he makes naruto look, etc.) but it makes him impossible to look away from!!! he's always there even when hes not on screen-- he's the reason for the plot!!

2) HIS EMO BAD BOY ALLURE. Ok listen. Sasuke changed the landscape in the early 2000s. there were plenty of bad boy dark side types in popular shounen before him, but even well loved characters like vegeta lacked the same appeal. he has the secret sauce that made "the sasuke" into a character archetype. there have been many imitators since but they will never be him.

3) HE HAS AWESOME JUTSU AND CHARACTER DESIGN!! he is just plain cool. he can summon a dragon made of lightning from the heavens...?! he has style!! he has the best character theme in the series (junkyousha), the strongest kekkei genkai, and just a striking and visually appealing design.

4) THE LOVE! he is kishimoto's favorite and it shows in the absolute love and care put into every facial expression, every detail, every frame. he is well thought out, not just his design but his personality and motivations. he is not just a mysterious and brooding loner type, there is a warm and painful bleeding center to his character.

5) People love to hate a bad bitch.

[dreamyeuphoricll]

Most hated characters according to the internet.

Reasons:

1.Mahito

(I) Pleasure in Battle: Mahito draws pleasure from fights, making him an extremely dark character in the series. It’s frustrating to face an adversary who fights purely for the thrill, rather than any noble motive

(ii) Cold Rationality: Unlike other villains who lose their rationale easily, Mahito remains cool-headed and highly rational. His portrayal as the embodiment of human fear and hatred leaves no room for emotion. This lack of empathy makes him even more unsettling.

(iii) Nihilistic Philosophy: Mahito adheres to nihilism, believing that life lacks inherent meaning. His chaotic worldview stems from evil desires, resentment, and the corruption of humanity

(iv) Manipulative Sadism: Manifested out of sheer hatred and human suffering, Mahito thrives on manipulating human emotions. He takes pleasure in making those around him suffer, adding to his sadistic natu

2. GABI

(I). Sasha’s Tragic Death: She killed Sasha, one of the most beloved characters in the franchise. Sasha’s death was a heartbreaking moment for audiences and other characters in the story.

(ii) Eldian Identity and Marleyan Influence: Gabi is an Eldian, but she despises her own heritage. Born and raised in Marley, she has been surrounded by people who convinced her that Eldians are devils. Despite being one of them, she wishes she were Marleyan.

(iii) Hypocrisy and Aggression: Gabi’s constant aggressive display of hatred towards Eldians, despite being one herself, is seen as hypocritical and annoying by some fans. Her sass, badassery, and frequent screaming have divided the fandom into two camps: those who empathize with her and those who find her irritating.

3. SAKURA

(I) Inconsistent Character Development: . Despite her raw strength and impressive medical ninjutsu, she frequently relied on stronger characters to save the day. This inconsistency frustrated fans who wanted to see her shine consistently.

(ii) Swinging Between Independence and Dependence: Some fans find Sakura’s character frustrating due to her oscillation between wanting independence and relying on others. This inconsistency can be annoying and contributes to the mixed feelings about her.

(iii) Treatment of Naruto: Early in the series, Sakura was often mean to Naruto. While Naruto’s behavior was initially obnoxious, Sakura’s treatment of him didn’t endear her to fans.

(iv) Obsession with Sasuke: Sakura’s infatuation with Sasuke Uchiha was a point of contention. Her unwavering loyalty to him, despite his actions, frustrated viewers who wanted her to focus on her own growth.

4. Shou Tucker

**Shou Tucker**, the infamous character from *Fullmetal Alchemist*, has earned a special place in the hearts of fans—for all the wrong reasons. Let's delve into why he's so widely despised:

i. Unforgivable Experiments:

- Tucker's most heinous act was fusing his own daughter, Nina with their pet dog, creating a horrifying chimera. The Elric Brothers witnessed Nina's suffering, and her loss became deeply personal for viewers .

- The fact that he did this twice (once with his wife and then with Nina) is chilling.

ii. Lack of Remorse:

- Unlike other villains, Tucker shows no remorse for his deeds. Even the homunculi, with their twisted natures, exhibit some human-like faults. Tucker, however, is a cold sociopath who killed his daughter out of fear of poverty .

5. MINETA

(i) Perverted Behavior: Mineta’s disturbingly immature and perverted tendencies are a major point of contention. His attraction toward girls, particularly Momo and Tsuyu, is often expressed in a creepy manner. Fans find this behavior off-putting and cringe-worthy.

(ii) Lack of Character Development:. Some viewers argue that he lacks significant growth or development throughout the series. His perversion tends to overshadow any positive moments he has

(iii) Groping Incident: During the U.S.J. Attack, Mineta’s inappropriate behavior reached a peak when he groped Tsuyu. This disrespectful move upset many fans and intensified their dislike for him.

(iv) Creepiness with Momo: Mineta’s tasteless behavior extends to Momo as well. His use of his sticky grape Quirk for a piggyback ride on her was both weird and uncomfortable. The fact that he didn’t seem to learn from these situations further fueled fans’ frustration.

6. YUNO

(I) Lack of Personal Screentime and Character Development:

In the manga, Yuno’s character development is somewhat delayed, with significant focus on him occurring around 300 chapters in.

While it’s been stated that he trains hard and achieves much, the audience rarely witnesses this firsthand, except for filler episodes in the anime.

His sudden power-ups can indeed make him appear overly perfect and less relatable.

(ii) Relationships and Detachment:

Up until a certain point in the manga, Yuno’s significant relationships are primarily with Asta and Bell. Yuno’s introverted nature contributes to the perception of him being boring. While he cares about others, his interactions primarily revolve around Asta.

Fans notice that Yuno’s soul seems to exist only within the context of Asta.

(iii) Overpowered Status:

Yuno’s strength is intentional, serving as a foil and rival to Asta.

However, this can frustrate Asta fans who closely follow his self-improvement journey.

As Asta grows stronger and understands his abilities better, the gap between them narrows.

(Iv) The Spade Arc and Missed Opportunities:

The Spade Arc disappointed you due to unexplored emotional depth.

Yuno’s identity crisis, his royal lineage, and his mother’s survival were intriguing plot points.

Unfortunately, these aspects remained largely unaddressed, leaving fans wanting more.

[centralsaints]

it's 3 am. my contribution to mcl after months of naruto is what early 2000s-2010s design aesthetic I associated with the main five

y2k (cyber); armin

frutiger aero; nath, kentin

dark aero (think of the how it feels to chew 5-gum commercials); kentin

frutiger metro; lysander, castiel

frutiger metro (but it's the emo mall goth variant); castiel