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

AUTHOR'S NOTE DISCLAIMER I do not own 'Naruto' or any of the characters within it. So don't sue me. Chapter III It'd taken a bit longer than Shizune had expected, but she finally found the Copy Cat Ninja of Konohagakure. The location intrigued her, though she fairly assumed he had his own reasons. Upon getting closer, the 'motives' came into view. He was reading that damn book again, Icha Icha Paradise. It made her inwardly sigh and shake her head. Didn't it get annoying re-reading the same book over and over again? Well ... even if so, that wasn't her call to make. Normally, the silver-haired jounin was a lot more attentive. But even when Shizune approached, he didn't react. It seemed he was far too engrossed in the book to have even noticed her. Taking a few steps closer to see if her shadow would catch his eyes and make him look up, the answer wound up being no. When that failed, Shizune gave in and finally whistled, speaking up soon afterward. Oi oi, Kakashi-san. You're needed. ... Hm? An eyebrow raised as he finally marked his place and set the book down. Taking in the fact it was Shizune nearby, he made the fair deduction he was 'needed' by Tsunade. And she wants what now? He inquired curiously. Normally he was sought out for escort-type missions ... but there were few ways he could think of or clients that would match such assignments. Walk with me. She'll likely want to inform you herself and I don't feel like risking incurring her wrath. Even behind his mask, the faintest sign of a light smirk could be seen if one paid enough attention. Fair enough though she'd likely go easier on her own niece as opposed to others. Even with the light joke, deep down Kakashi had gotten into a very serious mindset. It was how he had wound up growing up, always giving 200, if not more, on each and every task given to him. Within a few minutes, the two arrived into the office. Tsunade had been reading and skimming through Anko's file while waiting, the sound of the door re-opening making her look up. Ah, good. Thank you, Shizune. She held up a hand, signaling for Kakashi to wait before asking or speaking. We still have one very vital member missing, one we need back alive if possible. Her gaze went up to the normal eye of Kakashi's. You know, I'm assuming, whom I speak of? .... Anko still? He inquired, soon seeing an affirmative nod from the Hokage's head. It made him sigh softly. He had nothing against the woman by any means. All the same, he did prefer being able to go into a mission with some sort of lead. This one was practically impossible. Even he hadn't found her during the War nor had any of the Hyuugas. It already looked bad. ... Do we even have the slightest idea of where to begin? No one saw her during the fights after all. I can use my dogs, yes. But they'll need a trail. The fresher, the better. That's what I was checking up on, actually. Your best bet would be to see around her last known whereabouts. Turning the file around so he could better read it, she pointed towards the last mission that had been given to the survivalist, ensuring her nails specifically pointed towards the name of the destination. .... Mountains' Graveyard? Kakashi repeated in an intrigued tone. Who even gave her this task? Herself, of course. But she did leave a very rushed note in her residence that we found so we added it to her file. Did she go solo? He added, the name 'Mountains' Graveyard' continuing to repeat through his mind. He'd been to quite a few nations and locations in the past but this one ... it was new and foreign even to him. A first for the Copy Cat Shinobi. Apparently not. Two other names were included though only surnames. One from the Hyuuga clan, the other from the Aburame. Between failing to write first names and knowing one of the members is likely occupied with ... clan obligations, your best bet is to try to head to Mountains' Graveyard and see if any hints regarding her are there. Hell, she may still be there for all we --- That was when Shikamaru calmly walked in, Ino and Chouji both close behind with the other male panting slightly. Oi, Shikamaru! Where are your --- Sorry about that but we - Ino, rather - found something interesting while visiting Asuma's grave. Tsunade's fists almost instinctively clenched, fearing the worst. Still, she gave the Nara a light nod before speaking calmly. Go on. What was it? A snake. A garden one more likely than not though ... now that I think back, it seemed too large to be that even. But it was dark green in color. Ino chimed in. By then, both Kakashi and Tsunade glanced at one another and back to Asuma's former team. The Hokage, though, was the first to speak up. And how long ago was this? A few minutes. A sheepish grin appeared on her face as she chuckled nervously. I would show it but ... I kinda reacted before thinking and tossed a kunai at it. It disappeared in a cloud of smoke so ... we're pretty sure it was a summon, clone, something of the like. It took every ounce of willpower to keep Tsunade from covering her face with her hands and groaning aloud. Now wasn't the time for such a reaction though. Instead, she nodded her head to them all, waving her hand to dismiss them all. Only when the entire team left did she look slowly back up to Kakashi. Well, the exact location of where she was last sent is either close by or she sent them here a while ago and they just arrived. Admittedly, I've never heard of this place either myself. Kakashi nodded before turning to look at a map upon Tsunade's wall, scanning for the area. Hm ... maybe at the ANBU office ... He mused softly. Try to make it quick, if possible. Tsunade merely added, leaning back slightly in her chair. ..... Why the rush? Do you think she's in danger? Even that sounded like a silly question. It'd take a lot for Anko to be in genuine trouble everyone in the office knew that. She wasn't only a survivalist. The former student of Orochimaru had quite the array of jutsus and skills, especially in the ninjutsu department. More likely than not, she'd be able to handle her own. There were few ways when any fight or situation would get too dire for her. I can't say that. However, think of the facts for a bit. She sent snakes here .. but isn't back. Assuming they were summons, she saw and heard something that bothered her. Anko wouldn't just turn her back on Konoha without a good reason. And even we don't know all the details on the War exactly. There are still a few things no one figured out, namely how the Edo Tensei went on as long as it did. Lots of chakra, more likely than not. Wouldn't it be that simple? And all the same, Kakashi began to see how this may link to Anko. Turning away from the map on the wall, he glanced back to Tsunade. ... Do you think that might have been why she was missing during the fights? It's a good possibility. Kabuto is strong. But even the most capable shinobi can run low - or out of - chakra without a supply of sorts. Kabuto is no exception to this rule. If anything, he applies a bit more, being a medical ninja and all. Kakashi went silent again, thinking more on the hints. Slowly, the puzzle was beginning to be put together and he could better see and understand what had likely happened. His gaze stayed up towards the ceiling for a few moments before he nodded slowly. Very well. I think I know where to start. I just need to grab a few things and I'll be ready. Giving a salute to Tsunade, he walked out, heading at first to the ANBU office but ceased in mid stride. If a note had been found at Anko's residence ... maybe a better map of where this Mountains' Graveyard was would be there also? It was certainly worth checking. With the newly found resolve surging through him, the shinobi quickened his steps as he hurried onward. If Anko had indeed been the source and found this out herself, there was little doubt tons of guilt was overtaking her. She was probably blaming herself but worse than that, it meant she'd be on the move. Kakashi might not have been a genius like Shikamaru, but he could think as fast or well as the Nara when needed, like now. Gently pushing the door open to Anko's residence, his eyes began to quickly scan around for the 'note' that had been left behind, a map, some more definite clue on where to begin to find her. After this, there would be one more quick stop and then, the search would begin. Hopefully he wasn't going at too slow of a pace.