Watching only in shadow
our hands have shaped this peace
in silence, in seclusion
our triumphs veiled
our failures tucked away
deep within

In their happiness we revel
deep within

Yet these feelings must remain concealed

Wherever we are, those in need have a friend
Whenever we are home, all are happy we are there

Yet none must know what we feel within

Such is our life
We endure, because we are the shinobi.

Another little painty sketch. I was trying out some new rendering methods on this one.