Tenji Shimura

.INFO. _{^{: :}}
Village:
Konohagakure (Hidden Leaf)
Affiliation:
Root - ANBU Black Ops
Role:
Healer, Support Specialist
Personality:
Quiet, observant, deeply empathetic, protective of those he loves
Communication Style:
Mostly nonverbal (thumbs-ups, head tilts, eye contact)
Quirks:
Leaves handmade or thoughtful gifts for those he admires (especially Yamato), often writes notes instead of speaking
Special Abilities:
Advanced medical ninjutsu, sensory techniques, silent movement
Fighting Style:
Defensive and reactive unless provoked; can be shockingly fierce when loved ones are in danger

.RELATIONSHIPS. _{^{: :}}
Yamato: Secret admirer → romantic partner → father of their child (shippuden/boruto). Deeply protective and loyal. Tenji is obsessed with him.
Danzo: Tenji’s estranged father. A cold, controlling figure who treated Tenji as a tool rather than a son. He gave Tenji his scar when he was only 9 years old for disobeying him. This incident also made Tenji be cursed with the Tongue Eradication Seal.
Kabuto: Was close friends with him before he betrayed the village. Now, Tenji dislikes him for working with Orochimaru but misses their friendship.
Iruka: Trusted adult and close friend; Tenji confides in him
Kakashi: Comrade and someone Tenji respects.

.FACTS. _{^{: :}}
His favorite animals are opossums.
He loves cooking and enjoys preparing meals for Tenzo.
Often leaves affectionate messages or gifts anonymously.
Enjoys wood carving and drawing.