Thread: An (Eventual) Anko x Kakashi Fanfic by LadyYunaFFX2

DISCLAIMER I do not own 'Naruto' or any of the characters. So don't sue me, please. Chapter VII Unbeknownst to Kakashi and Anko, the Sannin had indeed kept to his word. Like the previous Cursed Seal, a bit of DNA was slipped into this one. It'd effectively re-made Anko similar like a summon, able to see and hear all she could. It was perhaps one of his most creative forms of espionage, and few people even knew how to remove the Marks safely. Itachi and Sasuke had appeared to be the only ones thus far. One was dead and the other missing once again. As far as the Sannin could see, he had a fool-proof plan and ability to see and hear from a distance, all while keeping himself hidden away. It made a smirk cross his lips. Not but seconds after he'd given the Seal back to Anko, he activated a scroll that moved him into another base. He'd always had the habit of finding and using more than one location. Why only keep one? You'd be found much too easily. It was always better to scatter around. And now that he'd heard everything thus far and Anko had fallen back asleep, it allowed him time to think on everything. It would be easy to use another scroll and appear before the two. Kakashi had tried to choose his words carefully, he could note and hear that all very easily. But there had been a specific phrase which continued to echo in his ears and mind a few times over and began to help him think of other reasons why he'd remain here for now. After all the war finished causing ... the last thing any of us need are him or to allow our guard to be let fully down. He'd seen the carnage and destruction brought on from the war, yes. But the absolute worst he had seen with his own eyes was that Tsunade had damn well nearly died. He'd literally found her in half, in fact. But if it was as bad as Kakashi was hinting ... maybe the best thing to do for now was stay back and continue to watch. It would definitely be worth the time and effort, he knew. It always was. And now that he had better determined how to go about things, he slowly sat down and resumed 'watching', able to see Anko still very asleep but also still in Kakashi's arms. If the situation weren't so desperate, Kakashi would have gladly stopped. His legs ached and burned a bit, but he'd endured much worse. Not just physically either but mentally also. But thankfully, he could see the gates ahead. And it appeared others had decided to await his return, mainly Shizune and Tsunade themselves. The young assistant and medical kunoichi gave a soft smile and sigh of relief as Kakashi came more into view, though both stepped forward. Good work, Kakashi. Tsunade replied, giving a nod towards Shizune. Take her and get her hooked to IVs and in a room ... now . Shizune hesitated before giving a nod to her aunt. Yes, Tsunade-sama. And without another word, she took the still sleeping Anko out of Kakashi's arms and ran quickly but carefully off with her, beginning to go through the tasks asked of her. Watching Shizune for a few moments, Tsunade's eyes looked back to the one revealed orb of Kakashi's. Turning on her heels, she gave a 'Come with me' gesture with her index finger, beginning to lead them both back into her office. Within a few brisk steps from the two, they soon arrived into the Hokage's office. Her hand gestured to one of the seats in front of her desk as she, herself, sat down in her chair. I'd gladly let you just head back, but the look in that eye says you found a lot more than just Anko herself. What else? .... Was it really that obvious? Well .... He sighed and nodded, eagerly taking a seat as he then rested his chin upon his hands. Yes, unfortunately, you're right. His eye closed, figuring out where to begin before nodding slowly. Well ... exact details aren't known by her even, but apparently Orochimaru had to re-give her the Cursed Seal. She mentioned something about Sasuke having removed the first though. ... Removed it? I didn't think they could, honestly. Not with how long Sasuke kept his own on. She stopped and thought for a bit more before looking right at Kakashi's eye. I'm starting to feel like Sasuke up and vanishing wasn't as much of a coincidence as we all wanted to believe. What do you think? A sigh would be the first thing Kakashi heard. Unfortunately, I can't say I'm as astounded as Naruto is. He's already proven he'd be willing to try to kill any of his teammates in a heartbeat. The brief but nearly painful memory of him almost killing Sakura flashed through his mind. It'd caused him and Naruto both to intervene in their own ways and fight him off. Now that he thought back .. hadn't Sai of all people been unsure of his return? And he was supposed to be the most emotionless individual of Konoha, one of them at any rate. If even he felt uneasy of Sasuke having just abruptly returned .. that was a feat in itself and a hint. The sounds of fingernails tapping against a wooden surface made Kakashi temporarily leave his thoughts, only to see Tsunade had gone to her own it appeared. He gently cleared his throat to get her attention, making her jump slightly. ... Right. Anyways so ... Her hand found her forehead and massaged it. Hm ... the easiest - in concept, mind you - way to get answers would be to see about asking Anko. But if she didn't even know, then that would lead to asking of the source .. or in this case, sources . ... I do hope you don't mean now. While answers do need to be known of, yes, we also need all the power we can keep. The war cost us too much as it is. Kakashi replied in a matter-of-factly tone. Tsunade's hand twitched slightly, moving faster upon her forehead which very slowly nodded. ... Fair. She replied, letting her hand fall back to her side as a new thought came back to her mind. Knowing Orochimaru's still around and alive .. do you think Kabuto is? The question was a damn good one. Going off of what Anko said, only Orochimaru had been around when she was given the Seal back. But Kabuto was generally around him, wasn't he? He gave a light shrug. A very huge maybe by this point. He is an espionage expert as well as a medical shinobi. It'd take a lot to make him unable to keep himself alive to begin with. But I don't know if he would even be much of a threat. Not compared to the possibility of Sasuke winding up with Orochimaru again. Or even just the Sannin by himself. ... Very well. She then waved her hand. Dismissed for now. I need some thinking to do. With a bow of his head, Kakashi stood up. Even if only for the few moments, it'd been more than enough to relieve the aching in his legs. And he definitely remembered the promise that the Copy Cat shinobi had given to Anko. Thus, he'd go and ensure it was kept. After asking the nurse at the front desk what room number she'd been sent to, his feet guided him easily in the correct direction. Whatever the reason - for himself or to visit another person - he'd been here many times so far. Perhaps more than he would have liked, now that he thought more on it. It made him sigh softly. As he glanced at the correct number and opened the door quietly, he saw Anko still asleep. Multiple IVs were, indeed, hooked into the Special Jounin. If he had to take a guess, not all were medicine but some forms of nutrition to make up for all the days she had gone without any food or water. Taking a seat beside her, his eye closed. She'd likely be out for a while ... and thus he saw no harm in joining her for a nap. It took but seconds and soon he, too, fell asleep. Well .. he had only promised she'd see him in his room. He never did reassure her he'd be conscious when she found him.