#and also konan

[akatsukirites]

My first entry for @sweetspicybingo - Huddling for Warmth Narutoverse | KisaKonan | G | ~800 words

Kisame kicks down the door to an abandoned shed in the high foothills of Lightning Country. He breaks it apart for firewood, breath coming out in foggy clouds. With nothing to stop the snow from blowing in, Konan covers the opening with sheets of paper. It does little to insulate from the cold. Bright daylight filters through the paper, allowing her to strike some flint with her kunai into the gathered tinder. Kisame leans his greatsword on the wall behind him. He sits in the cramped space, cross legged; opposite of Konan, knees drawn up to her chest. The fire crackles, threatening to go out. Konan tucks strips of paper between the embers to encourage it.

They've been on the road for three days now, hunting down an Akatsuki member who leaked information about an upcoming attack to Hidden Cloud. It's a thorn in their plans, as it was their way to flush out another rogue shinobi Pein's had his eye on to recruit. Kisame volunteered to go on the mission. If they had members to spare, Pein would've assigned Kisame a partner. But since Akatsuki (the new one under Madara's advisement) is still in it's early days, Konan was selected to accompany him.

The woman isn't used to leaving Rain Country. In the coming years, she will travel to Wind Country to recruit Sasori of the Red Sand. But this is not now. She shivers underneath the thick cloak, biting down to keep her teeth from chattering; staring into the fire, eyes low. The wind beats against the thin, rotting walls of the shed.

Kisame takes note of Konan's waning stamina, dividing the estimated time left on the mission against their resources. Pein wants them back in four days, traitor found or not. The trail suggests they'll keep traveling north, but Kisame is no hunter-nin. Outside of Water and Fire country, he's too unfamiliar with the terrain to know what the best route is. However, unlike Konan, Kisame is used to the cold. In fact, this storm has nothing on northern Water Country blizzards, where they sent him to train after his 'graduation ceremony'. It was almost like they were trying to kill him on purpose, even after he did all that slaughter to his own classmates. He throws another piece of wood into the fire.

"Konan-sama, we should make an opening for smoke."

She nods and points her fingers at the makeshift door, peeling back the top few inches. What little heat they lose is easily made up for with the fire. But the storm doesn't seem like it's going to die down anytime soon.

The wood pile begins to dwindle as the hours whittle by. Kisame starts to ration the planks; one piece each hour. The current count means the fire should last about 20 hours. Surely the storm will be over by then, or at least light enough that they can travel again. Perhaps he can find firewood outside. While he debates traveling outside, Konan sets up provisions, heating up miso paste and dried whole bonito in water. She throws in a few handfuls of rice and sets the pot over the fire. She portions it out to him and says,

"If you eat something, it'll keep you warm."

Kisame takes the bowl and quietly thanks her. It's their third day together and he's somewhat gotten used to eating meals together. Except for the sharp memory of Miru asking for the same thing. If this is all it is, perhaps he should've said yes. It's not like they talk or anything.

It's a simple meal; one that Konan has eaten a thousand times. Having white rice and miso is a blessing she can never forget. Kisame is also used to simple meals. Kirigakure was only ever about function. Miso is something new to him– delicious. It flavors the rice and emboldens the taste of bonito. He briefly wonders how expensive the seasoning is, since Konan keeps it so close to her in a pouch on her belt. What's more is that she's right; it does keep him warm.

As the fire dies down, Konan inches her way closer. She'd like it to be warmer, but doesn't protest Kisame's rationing. The night comes. At some point, she falls asleep; and by the time she wakes up, the firewood is all used up. Kisame's eyes are glazed over, steadily keeping watch. She feels a tinge of guilt for letting him go without sleep, but if he wanted to switch, he should've woken her up. He flicks his eyes in her direction, acknowledging her presence.

"It looks like the storm is over." He says, gathering himself. Konan extends her observation outside the shack to confirm his report while Kisame slings Samehada over his shoulder. She nods and takes the paper door down. Today they pick up the trail.

[kokodrawings]

Role reversal AU: Naruto as the ambassador of the shinobi nations

[lislemons]

naruto characters as posts that remind me of them pt 2 (please don’t murder me for the shisui one thanks)

[masterhandss]

Anzu & Ensemble Girls references (but it's mostly just her little step-brother)

I really enjoy drawing tenn(kousei)-kun, I just thing the ensembleverse protags are so interestinfg!! (depictions aren't 100% accurate btw but based on other fanon works with him in it)

[badly-drawn-pigeon]

We've all heard about the Curse of Hatred or the curse of eternal conflict between Asura and Indra, but what is really slept on is the Curse of Monogamy that seems to affect the entire Naruto world without anyone noticing. I'm not even talking about the lack of poly relationships, it's much more than that.

When it comes to canonically confirmed romantic interests, it seems to be a rule in Naruto that if you fall in love with one person, you are cursed not to ever end up in a relationship with anyone else for your whole life. Even if your love interest dies, you are cursed to stay single forever, even if it means being alone for decades. You want examples? I give examples.

Obito Uchiha

Tsunade

Itachi Uchiha

Konan

Kurenai Yuhi

Hiruzen Sarutobi

Mito Uzumaki

Rasa

Jiraiya gets a honorable mention because his love interest didn't die but his feelings were largely unrequited so he died forever single

Hell, this goes so far that The Last movie (afaik, I didn't watch it) retcons Naruto to never have really been in love with Sakura and states that he confused attraction towards her with his drive towards rivalry with Sasuke.

The only character who ever managed to somewhat escape the Curse of Monogamy is Ino Yamanaka, but it's only because Sai fulfills the role of a "we have Sasuke at home" for a large part of the narrative.

[axel-tiredstudent]

for my naruto high school au! heres an updated relationship map of the teens + the teachers

and heres my queer headcanons for the teens i havent drawn yet!

[everykonan]

ch. 442

[swoophh]

nagato had such good taste like the piercing setup on pain is so good i need those snakebites at LEAST and that necklace godduhh this terrorist had drip

[joy-girl]

Yahiko bb you were one of the best, you sacrificed yourself for them without blinking an eye 🥺💔

[watermelonsloth]

Naruto Incorrect Quotes But They Aren’t Funny Part 5

Hidan: God was telling you it wasn’t your time yet…

Kakuzu: You think? Seems to me he was telling me I was a monster and maybe I deserve to be all alone

Hidan: You can’t believe that! You’re a good person–

Kakuzu: No, the good guys are the ones who died. Or maybe I’m dead and life as a monster is the same thing as hell

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[ladykissingfish]

Obito: S-so, um, and you don’t have to if you don’t want to, b-but, um, well … I was wondering if I could have a k-kiss goodnight?

Deidara:

Deidara: For God’s sake, man, we just had sex for over two hours, hm! You did things to me in this bed that I don’t even have the language for! And you have the audacity to sit here and BLUSH while asking for a KISS?!

Obito: Sex is sex but a kiss is personal. To me a kiss means “I love you”, and I don’t want to force you to make such a statement if you’re not ready to —

Deidara: *leans over and kisses him* I love you, Obito Uchiha. Now go to sleep, okay? I’ve got to get up in a few hours and — wait, are you crying??

Obito, clinging to Deidara and holding back sobs: N-n-no! Uchihas don’t get emotional over things like this!!

*heard out in the hallway*

Kisame: Do we have any leftover cake in the fridge?

Konan: We might. Why?

Kisame: I need something to calm Itachi down. I told him I thought his hair was pretty and he’s been crying about it for over an hour now.

Deidara:

[immoralimmortals]

Akatsuki members as perfumes i own

I couldn't sleep last night because I am haunted by visions that are so very specific to me and my needs. These are all indie company perfumes currently available for purchase or seasonally available. I am a creature of my senses, and therefore I am not bound only with the curse of associating music with characters, but also scents.

Pain: The People You Love Become Ghosts Inside You from Death & Floral

Description: Heavenly musk, lingering funeral flowers, cold scent of vanilla in an empty corridor, handprints on a foggy window

This is a scent known by its fans to invoke deep emotion. It has funeral lillies to a T. The title is the main reason for my choice, though I can imagine him smelling like this. It's the definition of cold and formal, like the corpses he drags to do his bidding.

🥀

Konan: Mnemophilia from Nui Cobalt Designs

Description: Stately gardenia, antique sandalwood, Florentine iris, pearl musk, jasmine absolute, neroli, and liquidambar.

This is a scent which contains notes I have not experienced anywhere else. It is like...you took the idea of a mirror and gave it a smell? It is pristine, classy, and oh so very melancholy. It makes me thoughtful, it reminds me of glass or crystal. Another "cold" scent, similar to Pain's but more of a sister than an imitation of it. Less about death and more about memory, as the name entails.

I also considered Billet Doux from Possets, which is meant to evoke a perfume-stained love letter. Also very clean and classy, but actually brings the impression of paper and ink. Also noticeably a lot sweeter than Mnemophilia! Perhaps more for her when she was young and in love.

📷

Obito: The Emperor of Ice Cream from The Strange South

Description: Limp flowers on a windowsill, strawberry ice cream, tobacco leaves, tonka, and a dribble of young blood.

Saccharine with something to hide. The blood note on its own (i was able to try it) is actually very fruity, like strawberry. I think the visualization of dripping blood and strawberry syrup being the same is wonderful. The tobacco comes through as the scent fades, becoming more mature over time.

👑

Zetsu: A Roll in the Hay from Alkemia

Description: dried hay, fresh green grass, early summer wildflower honey, vanilla grass, vanilla leaf, and wild poppy.

This one really just smells authentically like true to life hay. I can't wear it all the time but it's so, so distinct when I do. It's a scent for when I want to imagine I'm all alone, deep in a field of tall, dried grass. The only thing is that it is probably far too innocent for him. He would not *want* to smell like this.

But I do. Because it's great.

...Okay he'd actually smell like Esprit de la Terre from Alkemia which smells like pine trees, but I don't like pine trees! I'm going to make him suffer and smell like vanilla.

🌾

Hidan: Damned Nightfall from Death & Floral

This scent is fucking purple lmao. The violets are a little powdery, like the visage of something pure, and the rest is DARK. It clings to my skin with those deep resins first and foremost like incense being burned. Despite all the food notes, not one lick of sweetness, frankly not a bit of edibility. This is a badass vibe like a jaguar hunting in the dark. It bites if I put too much on.

Description: the deepest and darkest amber blended with violets, black labdanum, vanilla absolute, espresso absolute, fresh cocoa beans, and honey

There are scents that exist that mean to invoke the smell of blood, but none of them are real enough to suit him. However, the metallic nature of Scythe from Possets is very impressive and real with a suitable name for the Jashinist.

🌒

Kakuzu: JFK and Jackie from Possets

First and foremost, this scent is old school. The leather reminds me of what Kakuzu's skin may be like; I read a fic way back describing his earth grudge causing it to have that kind of texture. Perhaps this is what he'd smell like if you somehow convinced him to give you a hug. You know. Somehow.

Description: A snap of the finest leather, a bit of oakmoss, combined with tabac blonde essence, a whiff of tea, and the warmth of silk. 

There are scents that smell like money, but I do not actually like the scent of money. I'm sorry Kakuzu.

☕

Deidara: Morton Salt Girl from Death & Floral

I know salt doesn't smell. I know it doesn't. But this is what salt smells like. If you ever get opportunity to try this, do it. It's so unique. I think this would be a wonderful scent to imagine for his clay; it is so distinctly earthy, and the salty aspect reminds me of smelling playdoh as a kid (and putting it into my mouth).

Description: yellow musk, salt, and rain on concrete.

🧂

Sasori: Forbidden Library from Nui Cobalt

This is what his puppets smell like. It's what they smell like! I do not make the rules! It is deep, it is softly masculine, it is beautifully woody. This is the phantom that haunts the abandoned castle library, who crawls out of the ancient tome in your fingers.

Description: The vanillic scent of aging paper infused with ceremonial incense, venerable bookshelves of black oak and sweet himalayan cedarwood, a hint of mossy stone, and an undercurrent of faded suede.

Bonus points: this is one of the few perfumes I reach for on the weekly. It's so, so pleasant.

📜

Kisame: Two Cups of Tea, a Monsoon, Me and You from Death & Floral

Description: rain on cracked soil, wet creosote, a swelling monsoon, desert cedar, black tea. 

I am one of the only people that seem to take this as floral. The storm is there, it is humid and sticky and moist like rain in the summer, but I distinctly get flowers behind it all. I think it suits him. (And it is one of few aquatic scents that don't smell like laundry to me nor like cut grass).

☔

Itachi: Ghostfire from Alkemia

Has the distinct impression of paleness against a night sky, like a star or a will-o-wisp. It's a strange but haunting combo of melting candle wax and melon. There is a sugared and floral version of this scent called Foxfire, which perhaps encapsulates him before everything went downhill.

Description: A luminous attraction of ethereal white ambers. Hauntingly beautiful.

Another Alkemia scent is Burning Roses, which is exactly what it says on the tin but with the unfortunate addition of labdanum, which this iteration of hates my skin chemistry with a passion. Oh, what could have been...

🎇

[masterhandss]

Illustrations I drew for the 10th year Anniversary of "The Opportunity Maker Arrives! The Door to Your Blooming Paradise" aka Paradise the troublemakers backstory event in Anzu's POV (which was released on 09.14.14)! (1)(2)

[axel-tiredstudent]

Finally working on the Akatsuki relationships map for my au and 🤭

[earthgrudgefear]

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[succikko-draws]

"Healing" for Nagato week and specifically, Nagato's birthday

I like the trope of characters' life improving manifesting through weight gain, and weight gain being portrayed as good and a celebration. Personally I've never been happier in my life (in general considering it all) and it's also where I'm at my fatest. I like reflecting personal stuff in my art so here we are. I love portraying Nagato in happier timelines where he has more time to care for himself. The scars are still there but he's being better and has one of his best friend by his side, who's also doing better little by little.

@ame-trio-birthday-bash

[Image ID: A digital drawing of Nagato standing in his underwear in front of a mirror, with Konan - wearing a tank top and panty- holding him in her arms from behind, her hands on his stomach, looking lovingly at him as he put on some weight. He smiles at her reflection, letting her touch him, holding a black shirt in his right hand. He has scars from the rods and burns on his arms and legs but they are old. An orange crutch is resting against the closet with the mirror. The room is light purple, with a bed on which a brown dog is looking at them. Next to the bed is a brown bedside table with a lamp and books on it, and a picture of Nagato and Konan kissing pinned on the wall over it. Next to the mirror closet is a drawer with a picture of the ame trio on it as well as Konan's paper flower. The window over it give view to Amegakure, over which a rainbow is visible. On the window are two pink sticky notes with writing on them: "I love you" and "I'm so proud of you," a common tactic used when trying to help someone improve their body image. /.End ID]