#kakashi loves his kohai
So I love Yamato/Tenzo and idk why but my favorite non-canon way to doodle him is with long hair.
Like there is something about it (IMO) that would’ve been such an interesting look for him to have revisited as an adult. And no, not because of “hashirama vibes” or anything.
But I just imagine it being something that would bring a certain wholesome “femininity” to him, like when he was young, while fluidly meshing with the natural “masculinity” of his adult body type and pragmatic demeanor. The idea just looks and feels so badass in my head. Like a pretty but stern vibe.
And I’ve always kind of HC’d that Yamato is fairly confident in his sexuality when he needs to be (like when playing particular rolls in possible ANBU missions) and that he would be deceptively dominant. So the addition of his long hair would paint him into something more “beautifully masculine” that I think fits his character.
also as a kakayama shipper I absolutely love the idea of Kakashi being either completely flustered by or enamored with the sight of an adult haired Tenzo, as well as feeling great nostalgia while realizing that Yams really went from being and awkward twink to sassy tree twunk which makes me laugh
Anyway it’s like 2 in the morning and my brain won’t shut off so here is some long-haired Yam art⬇️
So I have this kakayama AU in my head that manifests when I’m driving and listening to music all the time and I’m not a good enough writer to flesh out an actual fanfic but I just feel like throwing it out there. it’s silly but just bare with me lol
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Anyway so I imagine that as an anbu, Yamato had an undercover mission assigned by tsunade (before joining team 7) where he kept tabs on a small developing country, where arts and technology kinda flourished as opposed to being centered around shinobi lifestyle and Somewhere along his mission, while trying to get close to the higher ups, he actually becomes somewhat of a model/idol while embracing his secret passion for dance and music. Soon After deeming the country a non threat or worry, he finishes his mission and returns to konoha.
Many Years later, after the fourth shinobi war, as technology and media had progressed that country becomes a socially progressive and expressive technological hub. Since Becoming such a big influence right now to many of the great nations, kakashi (as the 6th hokage) believes it might be worth reinforcing relations with and arranges a visit to the country, taking with him well named shinobi from konaha (such as members of team 7), ino,and of course his anbu guard - the shinobi with the most knowledge about the land - Yamato. Yamato is hesitant to go but isn’t too worried about being recognized because it’s been years since he’s been there. Come to find out, Yamato was a bigger deal than he thought. that in his absence his popularity only grew. Kakashi is surprised but asks Yamato to go back and continue this secret career in order to help their mission. kakashi (and the team) witnesses the unseen talent that is (insert:Yamato’s alias). He’s more expressive, confident, sexy, and kakashi slowly finds it becoming harder to keep his feelings for Yamato professional. Even though he performs with confidence and can exude sex appeal a lot more than anyone thought, Yamato still shies away from complements because to him it doesn’t matter how sexy he is to everyone just how he’s scene through kakashi’s eyes, making him rather nervous before he dances or performs but still gives his all telling himself “it’s for the mission”.
Basically an AU where everyone (especially kakashi) realize how hot Yamato is
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Ill probably make some art surrounding this but idk I just thinks it’s funny and I think about it when I’m bored.
