#naruto: I'll be a fool all my life!

[sueske]

it just gets to me that sns are each other's one and only in opposite ways... sasuke straying away from the path itachi set out for him that he'd been following to the t, which sasuke only previously deviated from when it came to naruto... and even after itachi, it's still only naruto that sasuke has to kill... naruto placing sasuke above all else, including his life and dreams and everyone/everything else... i guess naruto is the exception to sasuke's rule, whereas sasuke became naruto's rule without any exceptions.

[secretsofdbz]

So I finally caught some sleep (I woke up at 4 am, 20 minutes after the announcement, and slept a bit more after my last post announcing his passing).

First of all, this is going to be my panel: "See ya later guys, when you die we'll meet again!"

The hematoma that's mentioned in the statement announced in his passing implies a head injury (so perhaps he fell, perhaps something fell on his head, and the internal wound may have not be noticed)

The last artwork he did that was published was this new Sandland one to celebrate the upcoming series. It was revealed on March 4th, so after his passing. We don't know if it's the last artwork he did (he may have drawn this earlier and it was revealed later, who knows.

I'd also like to share some other statements, in no particular order:

Toyotaro's:

Masako Nozawa (Goku's VA) statement:

「コメントできる状況にございません」 -> "I am not in a position to comment."

(aka she was too shaken)

Nozawa update:

「信じたくない。考えたくないという気持ちで頭の中が空っぽです。それでも、お会いするたびに鳥山先生がおっしゃってくださった『悟空をお願いしますね』というお言葉を思い出す��、『私の命が尽きるまで悟空のそばにいよう』と気持ち���保つことが出来ます。先生、空から私たちを見守っていてください。どうか安らかな旅立ちでありますように。」 I don't want to believe. My mind is empty because I don't want to think about it. Still, every time we met, Toriyama-sensei said to me, "I'll take care of Goku for you, won't I?" When I remember your words, 'I will stay by Goku's side until my life is over,' I can keep my mind on it. Sensei, please watch over us from the sky. May you have a peaceful departure.

(Mayumi Tanaka, the voice of Krillin who was requested by Tori super early on will probably say something at some point too).

Oda (One Piece author) statement:

It is too early. The hole is too big. Sadness washes over me when I think that I will never see him again. I have admired him so much since I was a child, so I remember the day he called me by name for the first time. On the way home from the day you used the word "friend" for me and Kishimoto, I remember being overjoyed with Kishimoto. I also remember the last conversation we had. I was one of those who took the baton from the days when reading manga made you a fool, and he also created an era when both adults and children could enjoy reading manga. He showed us the dream that manga can go worldwide. It was like watching a hero going forward. For not only mangakas but also creators in various industries, the excitement and emotion of the time of Dragon Ball serialization must have taken root in their childhood. His existence is like a big tree. For the manga artists of our generation who stood on the same stage, Toriyama's works became more and more important to me as I got closer to the same stage. I even felt being scary. But I am just happy to see the aloof man himself again. Because we love him on a blood level. With respect and gratitude for the creative world he has left behind. I pray for his soulful rest in peace. May heaven be the joyous world he envisioned.

And Kishimoto's statement (the autho of Naruto)

To be honest, I don’t know what to write or how to write it. But right now, I want to tell Mr. Toriyama the things I always wanted to ask him and my feelings. I grew up with Mr. Toriyama’s manga, Dr. Slump in elementary school and Dragon Ball in high school. It was natural for me to have Mr. Toriyama’s manga next to me as a part of my life. Even when I was feeling down, the weekly Dragon Ball always made me forget about it. It was a salvation for me, a country boy with nothing to do. That’s how much I enjoyed Dragon Ball! When I was a college student, Dragon Ball, which had been a part of my life for so long, suddenly ended. I was overwhelmed by a tremendous sense of loss and didn’t know what to look forward to. But at the same time, it was an opportunity for me to realize from the bottom of my heart the greatness of Mr. Toriyama, who created Dragon Ball. I want to create a work like Mr. Toriyama’s! I want to be like Mr. Toriyama! As I chased after Mr. Toriyama, the sense of loss gradually disappeared. Because it was fun to create manga. By chasing after Mr. Toriyama, I was able to find new joy. Mr. Toriyama was always my compass. He was my inspiration. I may be bothering Mr. Toriyama, but I am grateful to him without permission. To me, he was a savior and a god of manga. When I first met him, I was so nervous that I couldn’t say a word. But as I met him more and more at the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize jury meeting, I was able to talk to him. I will never forget the time when I talked to him about how much fun Dragon Ball was, like a child with Oda-san, as Dragon Ball children, and how he smiled a little shyly. I just received the news of Mr. Toriyama’s death. I am overwhelmed by a tremendous sense of loss, even greater than when Dragon Ball ended… I don’t know how to deal with this hole in my heart yet. I can’t read my favorite Dragon Ball right now. I don’t even feel like I’m writing this text properly to Mr. Toriyama. Everyone in the world was still looking forward to Mr. Toriyama’s work. If one Dragon Ball wish really comes true… I’m sorry… It may be selfish, but I’m sad, Mr. Toriyama. Thank you, Mr. Akira Toriyama, for 45 years of wonderful work. And thank you very much for your hard work. To the bereaved family, I pray that you will find peace and comfort in the midst of your grief. I pray for the peaceful repose of the soul of Mr. Akira Toriyama.

And finally one of Toriyama's close friends Masakazu Katsura (Video Girl AI author) also had this to say:

I feel drained and unmotivated. I don’t want to write a comment like this. But I’ll write something. Once I start writing, I’ll have so much to say that it will probably turn into a long text, but I’ll try to keep it as short as possible. I apologize for the rambling, as my thoughts are still not in order. Looking back, all I have are fond memories of the times we spent together – whether it was visiting your house, having you stay over at mine, or going out on trips. Every time we talked on the phone, we would laugh so hard that we would get tired. You were a funny person. You were perverted, cute, sharp-tongued, and humble. We collaborated on some manga projects, which were also a lot of fun. But 99% of the time, we never talked about manga. As a manga artist, the gap between the way we saw things and our level of skill was too great, and I never really felt your greatness. I know it now. But when I was with you, I never felt it at all. That’s just the kind of person you were. That’s why I still can’t think of you as anything other than a friend, even though you were a great manga artist. Last summer, before I had surgery, you heard about it somewhere and sent me an email. It was really rare for you to send an email, and it was so full of concern for my health. We’ve been friends for 40 years, but that might have been the first time I felt such kindness from you. I thought it was going to snow. You know, you usually only talk about jokes or nonsense. What the hell, you shouldn’t be worried about other people, right? I called you a little before that, and I was feeling sick all over, so I said, “I’ll probably go first, so have a farewell party for me, Toriyama! And make sure you give a speech, because it’ll make me look good!” But you didn’t keep your promise. I really regret not calling you after you emailed me. I just can’t believe that I can’t talk to you on the phone for hours anymore. There are so many things I want to talk to you about. There are so many things I want to say. Even if you don’t care about what I have to say, you can just zone out like you always do. I just want to talk to you again. The last thing you said to me was “OK” in response to my email asking you to contact me again. That’s just not good enough. I’m so sad.

And the Dragon Quest LEGEND, Yuji Horii, too...

I am still filled with disbelief at the sudden news of Mr. Toriyama’s passing. I have known Mr. Toriyama since I was a writer for Weekly Shonen Jump. At the recommendation of my editor, Torishima-san, I decided to ask him to draw the illustrations for the game Dragon Quest when we were launching it. For over 37 years since then, he has drawn countless charming characters, including character designs and monster designs. The history of Dragon Quest is one that has been intertwined with Mr. Toriyama’s character designs. Mr. Toriyama and the late Mr. Sugiyama were longtime collaborators on Dragon Quest. I can’t believe they’re gone… I can’t find the words to express my sorrow. This is truly, truly a tragedy.

Torishima, his "evil editor" (the one the Mashirito from Dr Slump is inspired by), also put out a statement:

"The last time we worked together was on the book we published last year, 'Dr. Mashirito's Strongest Manga Technique.' In that book, 'Torishima and Toriyama Back Then' was the last manga we made together. 45 years, thank you very much. Mr. Toriyama, you were the best manga artist I have ever known."

(this is what he's talking about)

Jackie Chan statement:

"Akira Toriyama-sensei, thank you for creating so many classics, they will always be with the world, farewell 🙏"

French president Emmanuel Macron:

the tweet reads "To Akira Toriyama and his millions of fans who grew up with him",

The authograph says "for Ma-ku-ro-n president" (to President Macron); the hand-drawn parts are the little Goku and the dragon balls surrounding him, alongside the autograph. It was drawn over a printed paper (as per custom when getting an autograph)

The date indicates it was given to him during the Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Yabuki Kentaro (To Love Ru's author) (link to the tweet)

Takao Koyama (screen writer for 90% of the episodes and the movies) says Toriyama was sick for over a year at this point. He himself is pretty badly sick as well.

Hiroki Takahashi (Makafushigi Adventure, first DB opening)

Hironobu Kageyama (Chala Head Chala and everything else)

"Singing 'CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA!' is the biggest medal in my life! The loss of the sun is too much to bear But the power of Toriyama-sensei's works Will continue to be a strong light And may it illuminate people all over the world. May you rest in peace."

(some more of the Editorial department of Jump can be found here, with a good browser extension you should be able to get the gist of it)

Feel free to reblog with your favorite manga panels, interviews, trivias, and let's pay a homage to his life and work, alright??

[twomiddlefingersforthehaters]

All the romance novels trembled when Naruto said this:

[If being smart means giving up on Sasuke.... then I'll remain a fool for the rest of my life]

[geekthefreakout]

The GaaNaru Letters (Part 4/?)

Part 3 Part 1

Note: It has always bothered me that Gaara didn't actually get to see Naruto during the Sasuke Retrieval Arc. Since this is an epistolary fic, I'm going to keep to that, but I will be fudging ever so slightly by having Naruto still be unconscious by the time the Sand Sibs have to leave the village.

Dear Gaara,

Bushy Brows told me you saved him. I wanted to thank you for that. I wish I could have thanked you in person.

Sincerely, Naruto Uzumaki

Uzumaki Naruto,

I went to see you, but you were still unconscious. My siblings and I needed to return to the Sand village quickly. I am sorry that your mission was not successful. I was, however, glad to see that Rock Lee was in fighting shape. You were right about him.

I wish you were right about Sas Did he hur Are you alright?

Sincerely, Gaara of the Sand

Dear Gaara,

I heal quick, so I'll be fine. And yeah, Bushy Brows really recovered well, didn't he? Did you know that he wasn't supposed to be there at all? He snuck out after us. That bone guy was keeping me from Sasuke, and then Bushy Brows swooped in and was all like "I HAVE THE POWER OF YOUTH!" and let me go on ahead.

He could have died if you weren't there, he wasn't supposed to be fighting yet. So thank you again. And thank your brother and sister. They saved Shikamaru and Kiba. Neji and Chouji were in pretty bad shape too. All of them kept telling me to go ahead, to go after Sasuke, because I was the one who could get him back.

Except I wasn't, was I? I did everything I could, but in the end I wasn't strong enough. Everyone had faith in me for once. For once everyone was believing in me, and I failed.

You were right about Sasuke. About his eyes. The way he looked at me, like he hated me... He never looked at me like that before. He's so lost, Gaara. He didn't even seem to care that Orochimaru-bastard just wants him for his body. He didn't care about anything but his hate.

I have to get stronger so I can smack some sense into him. I'm going to be training with Pervy-Sage... WHENEVER HE COMES BACK!!! He told me he'd train me and then he disappeared. What a jerk. Probably doing some pervy research for his pervy books.

I know you've gotten stronger since we fought-- Bushy Brows told me that you basically turned the whole place where you fought into a desert! How did you make so much sand? That has to be more than what is in your gourd. Isn't it heavy?

I have to go, Granny Tsunade is about to finally let me out of the hospital. I'd be at home already, but she tied me to the bed!! Can you believe that?

Sincerely, Naruto

Naruto,

It's not your fau You're already str I'm worr I am glad that my siblings and I were of service to your friends. The Leaf and the Sand are allies now, and it is my hope that we stay that way.

I created a lot of sand, but not a desert's worth- that would be a tremendous task, even for me. The way I do it is by feeding my own sand from my gourd into the ground, where it crushes the rocks and minerals there to create more sand. The sand I create is not as strong as what I carry with me, as it is not as infused with my chakra, but it serves its purpose well enough. I wish I was able to clean it up after the battle-- unfortunately that quantity of sand will have a deleterious effect on local plant life.

The gourd is heavy, but I am used to the weight. It feels stranger to me if I am not carrying it.

Uchiha Sasuke is a fool to is lost, yet you want to persist in saving him. Did he hurt y Is he wor He is fortunate in that regard. You say that Orochimaru wants him for his body-- what does that mean? Did you ever tell him about Kyuubi?

I hope you are well. I am certain the Hokage had a reason to tie you to the bed. Perhaps she will do the same for Rock Lee. He was not as fast on the battlefield as he once was. I know that this is my fault, but if he is to recover fully surely he will have to listen to his healer.

Sincerely, Gaara of the Desert

Dear Gaara,

Hey, you called me Naruto! Usually it's all "Uzumaki Naruto" or something. I'm glad. We're friends, so we don't have to be so polite, you know?

You keep using these big words. I needed Iruka-sensei to tell me how to even SAY "deleterious"! But don't worry about that. Plants are tough, you know? They usually figure out how to stay alive. I keep lots of plants in my place, and sometimes if I'm gone on a long mission they might get lonely, or not have enough water, or when I was younger I forgot to put them in the right light. But they twisted and found the sun on their own! Do you have plants? They're good to talk to when you're lonely. They always listen. And I like helping them grow.

Orochimaru is a freak. I think he kinda wants to take over Sasuke's body? Like how he took your dad's. He wants Sasuke's eyes.

I never told Sasuke. There was never a good time, you know? Anyway, I think Sasuke knows by now. Orochimaru knew. And I kinda. I don't know. Lost control when we were fighting. It was weird. I haven't talked to anyone about it, but I guess you would understand.

I've felt the fox before, and I've used his power before. But it's never been like that. I was in control but not at the same time, you know? It made me stronger. And it healed me some after Sasuke ki I was hurt. But it felt dangerous too. It freaked Sasuke out, I think.

Granny Tsunade is just being paranoid. I heal fast! I've been ready to get out of here for DAYS, she just tied me up for no reason. You might be right about Bush Brows, though.

Sincerely, Naruto

[starlightmeissa]

hello! i love all your writing so much - your characters are super unique and refreshing, i was so excited when i saw your new naruto si/oc. do you have any fic recs (any fandom)?

TY!! i dont really make rec lists often but here's some now!

(sidenote, i keep almost ALL of my bookmarks public on ao3, so if you ever want to see what i'm reading you can probably find it there)

I'll just stick to naruto recs for now!

Naruto

Stretch, Fold, Expand by SenjuMizusaya

Kazue has not always been Kazue, but this does not make her less of a Nara, or less of a kunoichi, or less of a sister. Only less gullible. (Semi-SI into the Narutoverse.)

self insert into shikamaru's sister. there's only three chapters right now, but the clan political intrigue is super promising, as well as addressing a lot of canonical sexism.

Fallow Fields by zarinthel

For every rising star that the shinobi world produces, a hundred other geniuses are chewed up and spit out. Seiko crawls out of that grinder, only to find that she still has the rest of her life to face head on.

another si that is named seiko. completely embarrassed that i used the name as well without realizing, especially since this fic is so excellent and i would hate to cramp on the author's style.

a fic that is more focused on a slice of life story than an endless power grind, though the si does get a chance to be badass and awesome.

Glass Marionette by Haunted_Frost

It takes time to process the memories, but by the time Kankuro becomes a student at the Sunagakure Academy, he's certain he knows: he's in the Naruto universe, a village away, and he's standing next to a ticking time bomb at all times. One that he has an unfortunate urge to hug and tuck in for bed. Well, at least he gets to indulge in his inner theater kid with the whole puppet thing. That's a bonus. If he can just manage to wait out the worst of it, he might even become strong enough to make a difference in the upcoming war.

si into kankuro methodically destroys canon and makes a happy ending for people in under 100k words. marvelous, gay, and it's suna centric.

If 3 Reincarnated Ninja Were Fighting a Moon Goddess and One of Them Got Killed With a Rock, Would That Be Fucked Up Or What by mordox

Three random idiots were transmigrated into bodies of Konoha toddlers during the kyuubi attack. Each thinking they’re the only one who remembers a past life, they each try to hide it. Coincidentally, they are all assigned to Hatake Kakashi’s genin team since they were only average academy students and don’t have parents to complain about their children being failed via bell test, which happened with the last three teams he was assigned. What follows is three fools trying to hide their knowledge from each other and their jounin-sensei while desperately trying to reach chunin fast enough that Kakashi can teach the actual team seven, and a jounin-sensei who is very confused by his three genin but has so few (read: zero) points of reference for normal twelve year olds raised during peacetime that he can’t tell if they’re weird or not.

fucking hilarious. i'm not usually into multi-inserts but oh my GOD these three are disasters, and kakashi is just so confused. a series of assumptions from all three PLUS kakashi convincing them all that they're Normal.

"i sure hope no one realizes i just used the acronym PTSD, as in the english letters in the middle of my japanese sentence." "oh, i didn't know PTSD was a term in naruto. wow."

it's like watching a train wreck in slow motion. you can't look away.

The Scorpion and the Frog by zarinthel

Maybe the fate of Uchiha Itachi and the Uchiha Clan could have been changed if Itachi had just had one more family member he could trust -- someone as powerful, invested in Konoha, and devoted to the clan as him. Someone with a little extra knowledge up her sleeve. Unfortunately for Itachi, the Uchiha's abysmal luck with siblings has given him… Kaeru.

another zarinthel fic bc they are a super skilled and i appreciate them. completed fic. a genuinely good subversion of usual si tropes while still making the si op and kick ass. she's just uh. a little mentally ill about it. the entire time. and we love that for her.

THAT'S ALL FOR NOW! i hope you enjoy these!

[321some432]

Why sakura is the most popular lovable female character? Part1❤

After naruto ended with sasusaku I was like "ON your face SP"😜 and already moved on with my life but this animated "sasuke retsuden" reminded me how much I hate SP for what they did for sakura and made me want to talk about what was on my mind all these years.

So, to move on again, I'll drop all of it here.

FIRST: let's talk about sakura and the hate she gets from the fandom. it almost become a tradition at this point.

I saw almost 5 years ago some YouTuber's reaction to the naruto series and his chat was spamming hate on sakura. She is this and that "don't be fooled by this episode she is going to be useless" he was forced to hide his emotion for her and once he spoke his mind they start bashing him like he committed a sin. And some YouTubers actually hated sakura influenced by those comments. And some of them started watching naruto knowing already she is supposed to be hated.

I guarantee that you reach this point thinking: "aren't you supposed to tell us why sakura is the most loveable character in naruto and admit the opposite?

I'll give a short answer for those who are not interested in reading more, then I'll take my time explaining it.

Short answer: those haters are treating her like an ex-girlfriend who cheated on them.

Long answer:

Let's talk about it statistically first. The biggest 3 ships in naruto are narusaku, naruhina, sasusaku. And sakura is on 2 sides of them, ALSO naruto is on 2 sides of them.

And there are 3 types of people who like Sakura.

1- People who like her for her not related to any ships

2- People who like her because of her relationship with Sasuke

3- People who like her because of her relationship with Naruto.

For me: I was number 2 because my favorite character is "Sasuke" but she grew up on me and I become number 1. A legit sakura stan "thanks to SP"

And there are 2 types of people who hate sakura

1- The extremist bunch of feminist who is not like the other girls and can't enjoy a show without getting offended because of some personal issues.

2- People who hate her because she is in the way of their ship "reason related to shipping"

What can we get from that?

The only people who hate sakura for "I suppose a good reason" is the feminist. At least they really hate her personality. They didn't like the idea of holding on to one-sided relationship, they don't want to see her suffer and to move on with her life "don't teach young girls that!" And they want her to do more than the hero of the show in a shonen manga (and there is nothing wrong with that am I right?😰 "

Even with that, it is a questionable hatred. Because they seem to want the best for her "from their point of view"

No 1&2 on people who like her are still like her obviously. But those who liked her for naruto are the problem along with No2 in the hater's type. Because sasusaku is the endgame and their ships fail. So let's discuss these two.

Firstly: People who hate Sakura for getting in the way of their ship and there are 3 of them.

Narusasu and sasukarin and naruhina.

And it's all caused by the comparison of who loves who more and who deserve this and does not deserve that. I've known a naruhina fan who liked sakura in the end because she ended with Sasuke. So they don't mind her, they are either naruto fans and feel that Hinata deserves him or a Hinata fans who are rooting for her.

So, they were forced to bash sakura to some degree to show how good and better their ships were compared to it if it was with sakura.

Secondly: the worst of the worst: NARUSAKU who loved sakura for naruto. No one had praised sakura more than them. She was the trophy that they deserves to get. And because of that. They are the ones who become the extremist haters. They started bashing her looks, her character, her development, and her whole existence calling her useless for the sin of "rejecting the hero".

And they are the ones who treated her like an ex-girlfriend who cheated on them. They find another girl and told the world that she is better than her. Overly sexualize her big chest. Creating stories to upgrade their new girl and downgrade their ex. (yes I am looking at you SP)

BUT

Looking at those hater's reasoning, you can see that they don't actually hate her. they just wanted sakura to be in their ship or away from their ship.

I feel like I proved my point by this part but there is a part2

And I'll add my conclusion there.

[reeseerellice]

AVENGER

a sasuhina alternate universe fanfiction

Team 7 or Team Kakashi is comprising of Uchiha Sasuke - the sole survivor of Uchiha Clan, Hinata Hyuuga - A daughter of Hyuga Family Headperson, and Uzumaki Naruto - A bumblehead Ninja who harbors an abominable phenomenon which serves as his power conduit.

Hinata has always admired Naruto and became a shinobi after witnessing his unwavering commitment despite the brunt of scorn and disdain, but Naruto likes Haruno Sakura of Team 8 and is a close companion of Sasuke, a vigilante whose parents were murdered by his own brother, and harbors an illicit affection towards Hinata.

———-

"Tell me about your goals..."

"Me me me!" My name is Uzumaki Naruto!" he gleefully exclaims. "I like ramen and I want to be a hokage someday, what else?"

"Next.."

"Kakashi-sensei!! I'm not done yet!"

Hinata merely fiddles her fingers.

"N-Naruto kun," she mumbles as she watches Naruto and Kakashi argue.

Unbeknownst to her, Sasuke was quietly glancing at her.

"I've always liked her."

"I've already heard that... Next"

"Kakashi-sensei, just listen to me one more time!!"

"I'm uncertain about why... All i know is, it occurred when..."

—-

[Flashback]

Sasuke's POV

A morning after a certain person annihilated the entire clan

I felt abandoned

At the same time, scorned

I was severely injured from the last night's incident but i still tried attending the academy..

Rather than confining myself in the place wherein my nightmares occurred

"Almost there.." I uttered while trying to walk with my injury slugging me down

"Isn't that the sole survivor of Uchiha clan?"

...

"Poor child, he's too young to weigh such excruciating pain"

[grins]

"Why am i even alive?"

"Itachi killed the entire clan? I thought he was cool.."

"I thought so too.."

"If you want to kill me, despise me, hate me, and live a loathsome life."

Those words just rings in my head

"Going to academy after what happened? That boy sure is tough"

Infuriation began brimming in my veins as i gave everyone a menacing glare until they stop talking about me

I continued to walk my way in the academy but i ended up tripping..

While the infuriation and lament continue to devour my system

As a result of humidity and deprivation, I passed out.

I anticipated it would lead to my demise. until..

A soothing grasp was firmly laid on the surface of my face. and spotted that my injuries have been taken care of on top of a child my age with a gentle face and pale eyes wiping my face.

When she saw that I was awake, she immediately fled.

Coincidentally , we met again after a year, in the academy

Although she feigned not to recognize me, I unequivocally remember her. All too well

Since I had found her, I felt compelled to gander at her relentlessly for the rest of the day.

—-

"M-Me?"Hi, my name is Hinata," she said, twiddling her fingers once again. “Hyuga Hinata, sir.

"All right Hinata, what are your goals?" Kakashi asked

She glances at Naruto before she leans lower.

"Hinata, what are your goals? Naruto repeated as he draws his face close to hers, making Hinata blush and internally panic

While impatiently awaiting his turn, Sasuke muttered quietly, "He's so bothersome.

"Next!"

"Finally, Sasuke murmured, interlocking his palms together around his mouth. "My name is Uchiha Sasuke, and while I don't have any interests or hobbies, I do have ambitions. It is to kill a particular person.

"I-It's not me, right? "

"If you don't stop talking, it might be!"

"Man, you're so arrogant."

"My my.. A fool, a docile girl, and a child.. Will i be okay?"

He looks at Hinata once more and merely beams, "Once I accomplish my objective, I'll prevail the maiden's affection."

[ghostycore]

hi hello!! i’m blue ( 21+, s/h ) & this is sunset's very own losergirl mu danyi! she's a recent addition to sunset, running the listening elle kiosk where she doles out questionable horoscope predictions & untrue fortunes. i’ve only got her profile up, but below the cut is a tldr on her & some plots ♡ pls like to plot or add me on dc ( pomelos. ) & i'll be there, u know it!

tldr

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her mum is an actual shaman ( like somebody / the glory, powers are as ‘real’ as u believe them to be ). she is not but the tiktok girlies are popping off so she’s making bank by using her family’s actual temple in her videos for that special touch of authenticity

she gives fake divinations & charges a whole lot. just reads the fortune slips & lets confirmation bias do the rest, sometimes good at reading people to help her out with this. her business started on tiktok but she had an in with sunset through the lamest nepo connections ever to set up a kiosk when she's really not qualified for it!

has been known to lie about what the bones say. #bonegate or something ready to go tbh

her tiktok user & kiosk are both @ listening elle, goes by elle online bc she's pretending she has overseas cred to appeal to the hoity toits but she's never stepped foot outside of korea. the kiosk in sunset runs on her time, danyi sets up whenever she finally wakes up & goes home when she wants to. boss can't catch her slacking if she's the boss!

personality wise she's a liar but a bad liar, lies as easily as she breathes, never keeps track of them so she alw gets caught. florida girl energy, occasionally w a streak of weakness ( feeling bad 4 ppl so she ends up being nicer to them than she planned. immediate regret bc she overcompensates ). loves fooling around & not being serious, would d word if she tried introspection. also loves herself too much, spills over to people she cares for too

in danyi fashion idk horoscopes but here's my attempt: she's a libra sun ( indecisive, flighty, full of shit but charming enough to hide it ) scorpio moon ( sneaky, ambitious ) aries rising ( paris hilton )

plots

outwardly the calm to her chaos, but secretly crazier than anyone expects. you think danyi could mastermind half the pranks she pulls? no she can’t!!

a jason & eleanor (tgp) type of friendship.. just two dumbasses with 12yo boy humor

cutie she hooks up with, except it's for ur working hot water & impossibly soft bed. also she might have sticky fingers so ur stuff keeps going missing </3

she scammed u / ur friend / ur mom :p with her fake fortunes i’m so sorry

or she threw out a rando prophecy at u & it turned out to be true & now ur in awe & believe in every word she says

accomplice in scamming who helps her set up extra spooky vibes around her kiosk

someone who's been skiving off by chilling at the always empty stall, it's a great place to hide from bosses B)

if u work at a food related establishment she has a suspiciously high rate of cockroach in food incidents pls don't investigate

someone's gotten into ur stash of weed / drinks / xpixel tokens, who could it be!?

she’s a luver of trash & charity she’ll sleep with anyone who looks sad & pathetic!

can’t keep a relationship to save her life so maybe she broke ur heart & has no remorse ( or maybe so much remorse she’s naruto running away if she sees u... you broke her heart )

u hire her as ur fake gf to scare ur parents for $$$ but hey, now they'll be happy to see ur future s/os that aren't danyi

[archon-maenad]

every single day I send a prayer up above for umei no mai to write another naruto fanfic 🙏 I would do the same for worm, but umei reading the parahumans series and deciding they want to write about it is an absolutely terrifying idea.

so many stories would be ruined forever if they got their teeth into earth bet. it would change my life. I'd probably delete half my betpinions posts out of sheer embarrassment after having their worldbuilding show me all the ways I was a fool.

so for now I'll stick to crossing my fingers that umei re-finds naruto inspiration while hiding worm under the fridge away from the scalpels that they would use to dissect it.

[flowerslut]

i just saw an update by someone on ao3 saying they hated when ppl asked for an update or said stuff like where’s the update and it made them lose their passion for writing the fic and i literally do that to u all the time and have probs done it consistently for three years and i am so sorry LOL i never considered it could be annoying

LMFAOOOOO no don't worry at all!!! I don't mind it!!! plus, I feel like it all depends on how people are asking for updates and on the specific author, too. I know that a LOT of fanfiction writers get stressed out when people leave comments asking for updates, (or even comments that aren't 100% complimentary, tbh) because it makes them anxious and rubs them the wrong way. I am absolutely not one of those authors lmfao. I, for one, only get annoyed at people asking for updates if they phrase it in a real asshole-ish way, like:

"please continue this story" <- this would could be fine, but there's no sense of whimsy or joy in this demand. at least add an exclamation mark, ya fool

"another great story left unfinished" <- yeah! and it'll stay that way too unless you want to give me Unlimited Writing Money 🖕

"well, it has almost been 4 years, when are you going to post a new chapter?" <- ah yes another entitled bratty asshole who will ensure for everyone else that I never want to post a new chapter again

"I guess [story name] is dead. it is always sad to when someone dies without closure" <- literally what are you on????? hello? there are REAL people dying out there, kim

these are real comments left on some of my old WIPs btw^^ 💀 usually as long as people are nice and don't sound like entitled dickheads I have no problem with people asking for updates, or asking when I'll update a WIP!!!! a simple "I love this story I hope you update soon!" is so sweet! I love getting messages like that!! it shows that they like it and they want to see where the story goes! which is such a universally relatable experience for any fic reader out there!! more real-life examples of ways people can ask for updates and not sound like bratty jackasses (also from old WIPs of mine):

"This is great! Will you continue this?" <- short, sweet, to the point

"Any chance that you will come back to this story?" <- great! I love some curiosity with that little nudge where they're clearly hoping your answer will be 'yes!'

"Thank you for taking the time to write this, I wish you would continue it." <- the compliment combined with this encouragement is soooo sweet and I adore messages like this even though they make me feel a little bad LOL

"Please consider picking this up again. Even if just for a few chapters, to wrap it up. It’s so, so good, it’s be a shame to leave it without a continuation. Also, this chapter was phenomenal." <- this was one of my most recent reviews to a fic on an 'indefinite hiatus', and it made me actually go back and re-read the fic (a dangerous thing for me to do, because then I always want to keep writing, even if I don't have the time/energy/ideas/inspo) and long story short I sure did put it back on the bottom of the 'to finish' list 😅 i'll go back to my naruto fics one day. but not yet

anyways this got long but just know this: I am an author whose feelings you cannot hurt. nothing you could comment would make me anxious. enthusiastically asking for updates does not bother me. no amount of rude comments/reviews ever affect me outside of 1) great amusement or 2) mild-to-moderate annoyance that won't survive a full day. and don't worry. when it comes to people who are rude assholes I have no problem telling readers to go fuck themselves. lmfao ANYWAYSSS love u bestie gonna post a bonus roots chapter this week just for funsies now. you've invigorated me.

[the-suggestion-boxx]

MOB PSYCHO 100

A manga and now anime made by ONE the creator of the famous ONE PUNCH MAN

Best way to watch: ENGLISH DUB or SUB.

I gotta give it up to the English VA's for Mob because damn did they deliver a performance in the shoes of the JP. So watch in whatever language you prefer, take your pick and enjoy this comedic, "slice of life" story about a boy named "Mob" who's the world's strongest esper as he balances getting a life and working part time at his con-artist boss, Reigen Arataka's ""psychic consultation business."" (That's the vague way of saying they do exorcisms on ghosts)

While having a ridiculous premise you get two main things out of Mob Psycho.

A very gut punching "real" story

One about a middle school boy who can't express himself wanting to better himself to live a normal life hoping he can relate to and form relationships with others.

Paired with a loner, friendless, girl-less, shady young man with a huge heart trying to live in the depressing hell-scape of being an adult nearing 30 with all the fears of not getting his shit together or living up to his role as a mentor.

Oh, and the second thing?

The studio actually LOVES the art of animation. Don't let the simplistic character design fool you.

Studio Bones is so dedicated to the love of the craft they constantly try to up the anti on ONE's simple amateurish style simply for the love of the game, even one-upping it's predecessor ONE PUNCH MAN after it studio change. Rumor has it that Bones is so good that they tried to get a contract to work on the later seasons. Unfortunately though, they have to deal with the third party naruto left overs that have been drowning One Punch Man's reputation and beautiful looking manga into the toilet.

Meanwhile you have Studio Bones over here making art by making not one but TWO whole Mob Psycho Ending themes with OIL PAINT ON GLASS.

JUST BECAUSE.

NO ONE ASKED THEM TO.

HERE'S THE FIRST ONE.

(although it also shows they're mastery of story telling by how realistic the day to day is of the actual characters in the show. How it's about life and not just about a flashy shonen power trip.)

You can't love animation and not watch Mob Psycho 100.

And it's okay to cry while watching it.

Mob Psycho is a short a sweet package that doesn't waste your time. It has 3 main seasons each with 12 episodes each directly story with out the fat that in my opinion gets better as the story progresses each season. I was devastated that it's already concluded. But a shorter well written story will always trump 500 episode main stream shonen anime.

For the sake of entertainment I'll leave you with no further plot explanation and opt instead for the plea to watch the season 2 and 3 Openings. There is ZERO reason to not watch Mob. Don't be dumb. Go watch it. Another one of my all time favorites.

On to the next one!

[ineffmoth]

index of works

works published under my name:

Only Fools - Borderlands | Handsome Jack/Rhys | Contains Explicit Content | 47k | Complete

In which Rhys attempts to steal one thing from Handsome Jack and finds himself with another.

ummmmm.... the definitive ineffmoth work i guess lol ^_^

Macaroni - Borderlands | Handsome Jack/Rhys | Contains Explicit Content | 40k | Abandoned

Sequel to Only Fools Rhys gets a job. Angel gets the girl. Jack gets a clue. Well. He’s getting there.

it moves its slow thighs - Borderlands | Handsome Jack/Rhys | 9k | Complete

John’s not sure what possessed him to willingly get into a car with his clearly insane boss, the CEO of Atlas, but it’s probably too late to turn back now. He just wishes Rhys would stop calling him Jack. Written for the 2019 Borderlands MiniBang.

one of my favorite fics that i've written. contains beautiful illustrations.

the road to heaven, as paved by bad intentions - The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System | Shen Yuan/Luo Binghe | Contains Explicit Content (it's literally just porn with a flimsy excuse of a background plot to justify its existence) | 29k | Complete

Luo Binghe formulates a foolproof plan to get revenge against the high school teacher who almost ruined his life by banging said teacher’s younger brother. OR Shen Yuan unintentionally and unknowingly uses his ass to reform an Imperial-grade douchebag.

the plot writing in this one is Not Good and i get really embarrassed when i think about it all the time but i had a lot of fun writing it and making fun of luo binghe.

Genuine Article - Naruto | Senju Tobirama/Uchiha Madara | Contains Explicit Content (there's no plot, this one's just porn) | 3k | Complete

Madara makes a discovery about Tobirama. And immediately jumps to the dumbest conclusion possible.

i couldn't make tobirama trans in controlled burn even though i really wanted to because it would have meant having to explore ten million transphobic side plots that i absolutely was not interested in writing. so i was like sigh fine i'll just get it out of my system. i don't really intend to write explicit sex in cb atm so this can probably just be considered a cut scene from that fic.

A House Made of Fire - Naruto | Senju Tobirama/Uchiha Madara | Contains Dark Themes | 7k | Complete

Tobirama observes Madara and his new wife from the secluded confines of his hidden chamber in the manor attic.

attic wife!tobirama. inspired by all the gothic lit i've been reading recently. i would consider this tame compared to a lot of classic gothic lit but i also think the monk by matthew lewis would deal lethal psychic damage to most twitter users so. make of that what you will. words can't express how badly i want someone to talk to me about this story always all the time every day.

[sueske]

naruto vote1: i'll break every bone in your body to get you back!

naruto post vote1: i’ll break every bone in my body to get you back!

[blueteller]

TCF Summary Arc by Arc (Part 4/8)

Every TCF story arc in a nutshell

Volume 4: chapters 300-399

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Whipper VS Mogoru Round 2 – Attack on Titan x Fullmetal Alchemist Crossover! Cale: (Alright, just pretending to be on the Empire's side to backstab them later. No prob-) Raon: Honte is a zombie Cale: Wait what The Ancient Powers: And that's black magic disguised as alchemy Cale: What The Ancient Powers: Also those golems are made out of people's souls Cale: WHAT Litana: *video-calling* And the Empire is attacking the Jungle at this very moment! Cale: *flips the table* Well f*** this s*** Adin: Wha-? Cale: *chokes Adin* HEY LOOK EVERYONE, THIS GUY IS POSSESSED BY BLACK MAGIC The Empire's Soldiers: *confused as hell* The Empire's VIPs: (…well s***) The Sun Twins: *enter* The Empire's VIPs: (Oh f***!) Cale: *burns the golems* Adin: So it WAS you! Cale: Yeah, obviously b****. And whoever's controlling Honte is the real Tower Master right Honte: Bhuaha, fools, you shall all die! *blows up* Cale: *saves the day with a holy-looking shield* Everyone: *stops fighting out of shock* The Ancient Powers: Cale why did you do that?? You have a freaking dragon Cale: Reasons…? The Ancient Powers: You lying tsundere. Just admit you care Cale: Never Clopeh: *recording everything in the background* ✨Legend…!✨ Cale: Now let's go to the Jungle- *faints* [Enemy Adin Fled the Battle!] [You won! You earned the trust of the Empire's Sun God believers!] *Cale coughs blood and/or faints counter: 13 (Double Combo!)* *Cale & Co. blow up and/or destroy things counter: 20*

Saving the Jungle Round 2 – Naruto x Encanto Crossover! Tasha: Young master Cale, we dark elves sure love free dead mana and all, but this is just too much… Cale: Don't worry about it, I'll eat it Tasha: Wait wha- Cale: *Mokuton-no-jutsus the trees* Adin: *video-calling* So what is it that you want, Cale Henituse? Cale: A slacker life Adin: Ha! Good one Cale: No really, I am serious Adin: Yeah right Cale: (Why doesn't he believe me?!) Cale: I will look for you, I will find you, and I will kill you Adin: Good luck *sends a signal to blow up the airship* Eruhaben: How about no Cale: Nice! Free airship Eruhaben: (…this greedy bastard) Cale: *falls over from hunger* Everyone: *panics* Young master Cale-! Eruhaben: Don't worry, I got this. *picks up Cale like a bag of potatoes* *Cale coughs blood and/or faints counter: 14* *Cale & Co. blow up and/or destroy things counter: 21*

Rebellion in the Empire Plot – Start! Cale: So let's make it look like I'm hurt so that Adin doesn't know I'm coming for him Alberu: Alright Also Alberu: *to everyone* Cale's dead Everyone: GASP! Cale: Wait what? Quit telling people I'm dead! Alberu: Sometimes, I can still hear his voice… Cale's group: *sneaks into the Bell Tower* Adin: *casually drinking dead mana and looking down at a mountain of corpses* I shall monologue about my evil plans because I'm alone and 100% safe here Cale's group: *records everything* Adin: Oh and I could really use that healing power from the Mercenary King Cale: *adds meeting the Mercenary King to his to-do list* Cale's group: *displays the footage of Adin being evil all over the Empire* Adin: *Surprised Pikachu Face*

Overthrowing the Empire – Adin and the Lich The Dark Elves: Hahaha, more free dead mana!! Cale: Ok Choi Han, this is it. Beat up that b**** Choi Han: *cracks knuckles* Yes Cale-nim Adin: Wait wha- Choi Han: *beats him up* Cale: *casually eating a breadroll in the background* (Ah, so refreshing...) [Choi Han is Evolving! Congratulations! Your Despair Aura had evolved into Aura of Despair and Happiness!] Cale: *thumbs up* Cale's group: *evacuating the civilians and causing chaos all over the place* Bernard: Enough! Let's resolve this calmly and peacefully Rex: Just let him hug you first Bernard: Wait wha- Jack: *exposes Sir Bernard as the true Tower Master* Bernard: Well it doesn't matter. I shall kill all of you anyway Hannah & Mary: *charge* [Hannah Used the Divine Item of the Sun God! It's Super Effective!] *Cale & Co. blow up and/or destroy things counter: 22*

Battle at the Empire – Final Boss Reveal! [A Wild White Star Appeared!] White Star: *telepathically projecting at Cale* (Who are you?) Cale: (…does he expect me to yell my name over the battlefield, or…?) White Star: I shall make you eat this baby dragon next to you and turn you into a Dragon Slayer like me Cale: *hugs Raon legit scared for the first time* Eruhaben: You DARE threaten my children, b****?? Eruhaben: *goes on a war path* White Star: *uses the Sky Attribute for the first time* The Ancient Powers: That is like, super deadly Cale: (Well f***) Cale: RUN!!! Cale's group: *shocked* (…but we never had to retreat before??) Cale: I shall use the Divine Item- Hannah: Do you even know how?! Cale: … Hannah: …You dumb sacraficial bastard Cale's group: *defends together with the ✨Power of Friendship✨* Everyone: We survived!!! Cale: Call Alberu- *faints* [Enemy White Star Fled the Battle!] *Cale coughs blood and/or faints counter: 15*

Meeting the Mercenary King Cale: *wakes up* Oh hi Alberu what are you doing here Alberu: *has spent past 2 weeks cleaning up Cale's mess* What do you THINK, you dumb bastard?? Cale: Thank you your highness. I gotta go to the Eastern Continent now Alberu: (And this workaholic claims he wants to be a SLACKER??) *hands him intel* Ok here's what we got on the Mercenary King Cale: Thanks bye Alberu: (…I will definitely get revenge on that headache inducing bastard) Cale's group: *arrives at Cale's inn* Cale: So we're looking for the Mercenary Ki- Ron: Oh him, he's right here Cale: Are you kidding me Bud: *hugs Cale* FRIEND! Cale: ??? Bud: *puts on glasses* Wait you're not my friend. But you smell like an alcoholic, so you must be my friend! Cale: You mistook me for the White Star, didn't you Bud: Yup Cale: You want to kill him too? Bud: Absolutely! Since he's trying to kill me anyway Cale: Join us. We got alcohol Bud: Sure! Cale: (…another lunatic on board, huh)

The Wind Island Cale's group: We're all going Bud: Only the person with wind attribute can enter tho? Cale's group: *waits at the entrance like a bunch of puppies* Cale: *enters the Wind Island* The Ancient Powers: Let us tell you exposition about the Ancient Times Cale: …So basically, the White Star is a copycat of an ancient lunatic with the Sky Attribute who tried to take over the world The Ancient Powers: Yup. And there's another helpful item for you to take from here Cale: Oh that's nice. So I just grab it? The Ancient Powers: Uh, about that… Cale: (Well f***) Cale: *gets trapped in a traumatic illusion of living in a world where everybody else died for a week* Cale: Welp. Time to blow up an island, I guess Cale: *sets the sea on fire* *Cale coughs blood and/or faints counter: 16* *Cale & Co. blow up and/or destroy things counter: 23*

The Directory Bud: I'm your secretary now. Cale: But we didn't even have that drinking contest-? Ron: *looms menacingly in the background* Cale: Nevermind Bud: Yeah so this is the record of a 1,000 years, so there's no way to- Cale: *memorizes almost 10,000 books in a week* Got it Bud: Wait what Cale: I think the White Star was the first Mercenary King? Bud: (Well f***) Bud: Welp. Time to blow up the Directory, I guess Ron: Let's use this for the dramatic return of the Molan Household Ron & Beacrox: *make epic comeback Michael Bay-style* *Cale & Co. blow up and/or destroy things counter: 24*

The Castle of Light Eruhaben: Yeah so this castle has been off limits since the last Dragon Lord died, so there's not way to- [Dragon Crown (Key Item) Has been Activated!] Eruhaben: Wait what *The Castle of Light Opens* Sheritt: *to Raon* Welcome, my child. Now let me tell you exposition about your origins Cale: ...So basically, the White Star is a reincarnator because he was cursed for breaking the vow of protecting this castle? Sheritt: Yes. And my second child is probably dead Everyone: That motherf***ing bastard. Sheritt: Agreed. I'm going to rip him to pieces if I ever see him [Enemy White Star wants to fight!] Sheritt: Perfect. *goes on a war path* [Cale Used the Dragon Crown! It's Super Effective!] Cale: So we're safe under our defences and have a back exit, while the White Star believes we're trapped and exhausted… Let's go around and smack that bastard from behind. Also Raon Mother's-nim – we're taking you with us Sheritt: But I'm stuck in the castle? Cale: Let's take the castle then. Where do you want to put it? I'm like, super rich Sheritt: *Surprised Pikachu Face* [Dragon Lord Castle Acquired!] Cale's group: *enters the Dragon Slayer Village* Cale: *finds the book titled as the same novel he got transmigrated into with the same author* Choi Han: Uncle…? Cale: (WTF???) Cale: Nevermind, let's deal with this later. Everybody ready to fight? Bud: Hey, why am I not fighting?! I'm not baggage! I'm a freaking Sword Master! Cale: You're right. I'm the baggage. Bud: Ah, Cale, don't talk about yourself like tha- Cale: Shut up and carry me Bud: ??? The Cat Tribe: *looks at On & Hong* Oh look, it's those dirty trash! Cale: (So you have chosen… death) Cale's group: *smacks the White Star from behind* [Enemy White Star Fled the Battle!] [Congratulations! You did not bleed or faint this time either!!]

Back to the Empire Hannah: So the Empire is planning another rebellion, but a bad one Cale: You wanna bathe in the blood of your enemies again? Hannah: YES Cale: Great. We're getting rid of all the remaining alchemist towers. Everybody ready? Everyone: Yup Cale: Time to destroy the Empire again *priest mode on* Plavin: Oh it's you, what can I do for you? Cale: Gather a ton of magic stones for me and I'll arrange your meeting with the new Pope (On the execution block, lol) Plavin: I'll do it!! Cale: Perfect.

God of Death sends Cale a Fan Letter Cage: Um, young master Cale…? The God of Death sent you a note for some reason God of Death: Dear Kim Rok Soo. You were supposed to die instead of your best friends. That's why I think you're cool. BTW, in a few months you'll either die or return to your old world, so good luck Cale: … Cage: …Is it something bad? Cale: No? *just inwardly had a whole PTSD flashback about it* Alberu: *suspicious* Really. Then what did it say Cale: (Let's tell them the least concerning thing) Cale: He said I was supposed to die Everybody: *freaks out* …That motherf***ing God of Death!!! Cale: (…What’s with them?) Choi Han: I'll be visiting Syrem in prison to get his ancient powers Cale: Sure. Go for it Choi Han: *comes back* I got them. …Also, your highness, there's a hole in the prison wall now Alberu: *headache mode activate* (Those lunatics... Cale's people only eat and destroy things) Also Alberu: *does not consider himself one of those lunatics. He's wrong.* *Cale & Co. blow up and/or destroy things counter: 25*

Rebellion in the Empire, the Sequel Cale: *steals the magic stones from Plavin and replaces them with rocks* (Ah, so refreshing...) Eruhaben: *video-calling* Cale, Choi Han just fainted Cale: What?! Why? Eruhaben: The God of Death sent a note saying he's getting a vision? Something about Choi Jung Soo Cale: *realizes his transmigrator status is going to get exposed* …That motherf***ing God of Death!!!

End Volume 4.

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[urfictional]

the things you lose and those you gain; part i

I'Il be honest, I'm actually quite scared posting this. don't know why. this is my first time writing about naruto, I started watching the anime recently and I have only watched the first 100 episodes of season 1. I'm maybe not really into the lore and don't know all the details and shit but I had this thing in my mind and I really wanted to write it. hope you'll understand if there are some mistakes or smth.

this is only a small part of something that might turn into smth bigger. idk, if you guys will like it then I'll possibly continue with what I have planned.

It's planned to be orochimaru x f!reader fic. I don't want to make it really long n shit. probably three chapters max. (of course, only if you'll be interested)

warnings: idk, not much for this, mentions of blood. (this is set during season 1 episode 79, I think) kakashi x reader if you really squint (I didn't even plan it that way but you can interpret it whatever you like)

part ii

The day when you lost something dear to you was the day when the prospect of gaining something else, maybe even better, became possible.

As a ninja who comes from the Land of Sound, you are used to not having a perfect life. For some reason, you always hated your home. Maybe because it wasn’t like other villages where everyone thrived and lived happily. Yes, you were jealous. Who wouldn’t be?

Maybe this was the exact reason why you were so easily convinced to join Lord Orochimaru when he promised you a better life. To this day, you’re not quite sure if this is the better life he promised, but you soon realized anything would be better than the place where you grow up.

It wasn’t hard for you to prove yourself. After all, you were skilled, most probably the most skilled ninja from your small group in the academy. Come to think of it, it wasn’t really an academy or even a school. You had your teachers, older ninjas who already had plenty of life experiences. You were trained to take part in those helpless wars you knew the Land of Sound will never win. So, when Lord Orochimaru offered an escape for everyone you didn’t even think twice before accepting the offer.

When he announced the plan of taking the Hidden Leaf village, you didn’t think much of it. You have always hated the way how peacefully they lived, without worrying about whether they’ll live to see another day or not. Orochimaru knew you and your desire of creating sufferings for other villages. That was the main reason he kept you so close. And that was the main reason he chose you to infiltrate the Leaf village.

You truly believed that this will be the day when Orochimaru will succeed. The victory felt so close you could particularly taste it on your tongue. Everything was perfect, you had the element of surprise, you had allies, you had everything.

Then why did you fail?

In that brief moment after the Third Hokage sacrificed himself to stop Orochimaru, you knew you won’t be able to escape that easily. So, you did the only thing you knew. You performed the Jutsu you were thought to perform only if the situation is dire, and there is no other way. At that moment you didn’t think of the consequences you were told will happen when you do it. At that moment you didn’t think of anything.

You could see shinobi approaching you from every direction where you were standing on the roof. When you turned around, you could still see Orochimaru's body being held by other Sound ninjas, waiting for the right opportunity to escape.

You turned back around to face the front. There, right at the front stood the famous Copy ninja you succeeded to fool. You still couldn’t believe that you managed to pull it off, but then again, has there been anyone who was able to resist you? You saw the betrayal in his eyes and for a moment you thought you’ll feel bad when facing him. But to your relief, you felt nothing.

The Third Hokage made his sacrifice to save the Leaf village. Now it was your time to make your sacrifice to save Lord Orochimaru.

Your hands moved on their own when they created the signs that felt so familiar. It’s been so long since you were taught this. But your hands never forget the right movements. You bit your thumb drawing blood. Tilting your head back you drew a long stripe starting from your lower lip, across your chin, and down your throat. Then you summoned the Voices.

A Thousand Voice Jutsu was something that was considered forbidden. At least that’s what you were told. But the shinobi who taught it to you and four other genin claimed that it’s a blessing being taught this. Only the strongest from the Land of Sound can master it believing that you will be smart and know the right moment when to use it. You were forbidden to talk about it with other genin, your family and friends. Even when you trained you never finished the Jutsu till the end, you were told that it’s something you’ll be able to do once. Therefore, the moment had to be the right one.

The second you felt the Chakra in your body moving, you knew you have succeeded.

You felt the voices of your ancestors, your dead comrades, and friends, moving through the path you have marked with your blood. A Thousand Voice Jutsu means exactly that. With this Jutsu you summon the sound ninjas who have lost their lives through times, you summon them and create the path through you for them to be free to complete one final mission.

You felt their spirits, in your arms and legs. You heard their whispers in your ears, you heard their restlessness. They wanted to be free, and you let them. You let them be free.

You tilted your body forward and then… you screamed.

It wasn't just your scream, though; it was a scream of a thousand voices overlapping one another. Creating a surge of air and sound that prompted your opponents to clasp their hands over their ears, trying to obliterate the sound in some way. But only you knew it won't be enough. Nothing, you were assured, could prevent the sound from reaching their ears.

For those who had to bear the hazardous Jutsu on their own skin, it felt like hours, but for you, it was less than a minute. The voice faded away as quickly as it had come, but the echo lingered over the rooftops and trees until the wind carried it away. Later, you heard tales of a day when a deafening scream echoed over the countryside, past the villages to the other side of the land. But you never truly believed the rumors.

Your knees were trembling, and your entire body was shivering like a leaf in a strong wind. Your throat ached so bad; you couldn’t utter a word. Before you, the shinobi were still hunched on the ground with their hands clamped over their ears. You could see little streaks of blood flowing down from their ears. If your memory serves you correctly, they can still hear the scream after it has stopped, echoing in their heads. Filling every crevice in their brains leaving them disoriented and confused. That's why you figured this would be the ideal diversion.

You attempted to turn around and leave while you still can but were unable to do so. Your breathing became more rapid, and the aching in your throat became more intense by the second. A pair of strong arms caught you just as you thought you were going to collapse. Just before you passed out you caught a glimpse of silver hair in your line of vision. Kabuto.

“That was one mighty scream. Good job.”

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When thinking about regrets, you didn’t think that there was something in your life you regretted. Well except for being born in the Land of Sound, but that’s something you couldn’t change no matter how hard you tried. You were dwelling on regrets you could have avoided. For example, joining Lord Orochimaru or consenting to learn the Thousand Voice Jutsu.

Now, you didn’t regret joining the Sannin, in fact, you would do it over and over again. But did you regret agreeing to learn the forbidden Jutsu? Maybe. Since the day your sensei told you have successfully mastered the Jutsu, it didn’t sit well with you. Some part of you wanted to forget the things that were thought to you, but it was impossible. You can't forget a Jutsu like that after it's been driven into your head. It was imprinted in every nook and cranny of your mind, so you wouldn't forget it.

After you were told the consequences of what will happen when you perform this Jutsu you swore you’ll never use it. No matter how dire the situation will be, you’ll think of something else.

But when you were standing on the rooftop, when your eyes fell on your master who looked so defeated, your mind worked on its own. It was like you weren’t in control, you wanted to do everything in your power to help Lord Orochimaru escape.

Yes, a small part of you may have regretted your actions. The other part, on the other hand, reminded you that it was necessary. That you'd go to any length for him. Even if it means losing the most valuable possession you have.

Your voice.

a/n: let me know what you think

[imaginenarusasu]

so, doing this because an anon kindly suggested pinning my fics. why had i not thought of that??  

anyway, i don’t feel i’ve written enough naruto fics yet to make a post like this but going for it anyway!

after much hesitation, i decided to add some of my other fics as well

my AO3

vincenzo

untouched

in the woods somewhere

nothing’s sacred (don’t care if it’s wrong)

naruto

dango away (i'll miss you) (kakashi/anko)

why the caged bird sings

venus (kakashi/sasuke)

black swan 

fleeting moments we steal (kakashi/sasuke) sequel to long lost words

you’re smiling, i’m sorry  (the only time i wrote sakusasu; kinda one-sided naruto/sasuke)

long lost words (kakashi/sasuke) 

blood of the rose (kakashi/sasuke)

as you were  (naruto/sasuke) a very fluffy piece i wrote for an anon prompt

he was parched  (naruto/sasuke) apparently my most loved work so far ;P

Heartburn (naruto/sasuke)

Of Avengers, Fanboys and Boyfriends literally only mentioning this because it’s already on my account! 100 word drabble written for some ao3 challenge ages ago

knb

fool’s gold 

falling stars

careful what you wish for

snk

these are all super old and i just- i can’t believe i wrote these when i did o.o

mahbub (reiner/eren)

two boys (connie/eren)

thug in the streets, also thug in the sheets (levi/eren) 

bbc merlin

something (not so) wicked (merlin/arthur)

something quite special (merlin/arthur)

want you for the rest of my life (merlin/arthur)

i called your name (till the fever broke) (gwen/morgana)

taken (merlin/knights/arthur)

i’d do anything (leon/merlin)

dreams of despair (gwen/morgana)