A/N: This story is a sequel to The most challenging mission. Yes, you will get the picture without reading the first one, but Introduction is a huge spoiler for that story.

You've been warned. And now, get ready for another hilarious ride!

Introduction

''Isn't it funny how in only few months from now, in this very room will be two more people?''

Hinata's voice was something between a happy weep and squeal. Being in front of the hospital room, Kakashi was trying to hide his presence, only to see if every other woman was as happy as Hinata.

Temari was wearing hospital's garbs and she was lying in the bed. Hinata was clasping her palm gently and Temari had one of her compassionate looks that were reserved for Hinata only.

''Don't forget your men need you more than they will ever admit. So take care of them well. And when babies arrive, they will crave for more attention.''

All young kunoichi shared a knowing gaze.

''Also I won't be the best advisor any more, having no kids of my own,'' Tsunade continued.

''Oh Tsunade-sama, how can you say that?'' Ino protested. ''You have been a parent to us so many times!''

''You have so much experience dealing with all sorts of problems!'' Sakura added. ''Of course your advice and opinion are welcome!''

Kakashi sighed sadly, peeking and eavesdropping, as usual. He couldn't be glad to hear so many changes would occur in a couple of months. Then again, those were the lives of younger generation. Moving in, getting married, having kids. And he was only Hokage, getting older.

Even Tsunade was looking motherly, letting Ino and Sakura to hug her.

A male voice drew Kakashi's attention and he closed the door silently.

''I told you to be quiet, this is hospital!'' Shikamaru hissed.

''We're sorry,'' Itachi replied quietly, although Orochimaru and Sasuke were the ones still talking, quite loudly actually.

''Why is my father convinced he would have at least three grandchildren?'' Sasuke asked, glaring at Sannin.

''It was a misunderstanding I had with Hiashi,'' Orochimaru shrugged.

''Hinata's father?'' Itachi asked and Shikamaru glared so hard all three of them shut up.

Now they were walking in silence towards Kakashi and he presumed they needed women behind the door he's been standing at.

''Temari?'' Shikamaru asked and Kakashi nodded.

''And all of them,'' Kakashi added. ''Including Tsunade-sama.''

''Then we'll wait,'' Itachi ordered.

Both Sasuke and Orochimaru obeyed and reluctantly leaned on the wall.

Despite the fact Temari was hospitalized, Shikamaru was holding on pretty well. Probably because he trusted Tsunade's diagnose.

Itachi was pretty much the same as always, serious, patient. Maybe a bit more relaxed because Hinata was a support to Temari and not the other way around.

Sasuke, as the one who spent too much time in the hospital, obviously hated to be there, but he wasn't whining about it. Probably because Sakura wouldn't lecture him any time soon.

Neither Orochimaru deserved scolding, being quiet and mostly indifferent at the first sight. But Kakashi knew him well enough to recognize his blissfully happy expression. His moves were slow, words simple, even his eyes were smiling! He was looking exactly the same like Itachi on his wedding day. As far as Kakashi knew, Orochimaru didn't plan a wedding. Or did he? Or maybe he found a way to obtain sharingan! That would explain his mood out of ordinary.

''Shikamaru, you may enter now,'' Tsunade said to impatient shinobi.

''Shikamaru-kun, come, take my place!'' Hinata offered.

Tsunade chuckled to herself and then looked at all men in the hallway.

''I can't believe you are all here,'' she said, obviously glad.

''If our presence can help, we will be here,'' Itachi explained diplomatically.

''Yours definitely won't,'' Tsunade said, looking at Orochimaru.

Sasuke laughed, but male Sannin didn't have a comeback. His indifference was becoming annoying!

''Orochimaru-sama!''

A moment after, they could see Ino skipping out of the room.

If Orochimaru was smiling before, now he was glowing. Like a pregnant woman. Actually the same like Ino, and Kakashi concluded the rumours were true.

''Sakura says you have something for Temari,'' Ino said.

''He thought Ino would be the one using it first,'' Sakura explained to Itachi and Sasuke and that was the last thing Kakashi saw and heard because Tsunade shut the door.

''Looking for me?'' she asked.

''In fact, yes.''

''Be quick then,'' she said as they were walking away. ''The sooner we are done, the sooner you can return and continue with your, how do you call it, investigation,'' she laughed.

''I must know what my people are up to,'' he explained himself and his eavesdropping. ''What reminds me, a little birdie told me you were about to leave again.''

''Then that same birdie should have told you we are leaving together.''

''Together?'' Kakashi repeated. ''But I was talking to Jiraiya-sama and-''

''And why does that surprise you? We are old friends and we are allowed to spend time together, aren't we?'' she beamed.

This was too awkward. She never talked this way about her friend and now when he thought of it, Jiraiya was also too happy when he was telling him about his next trip. And that same Jiraiya was waiting in front of the hospital.

''Did you pack already?'' he asked.

''I still have a couple of things to take,'' Tsunade replied.

''You can leave them. Where we are going, you don't need clothes anyway,'' he smirked.

''Jiraiya,'' Tsunade blushed like a thirteen-year-old.

Kakashi blinked twice. Did he miss something? Why was Tsunade blushing? Why didn't she hit him instead? And why were they holding hands?

''Surprised?'' Jiraiya asked him.

''Yes.''

''Glad?''

''I guess,'' he shrugged.

Actually he wanted to say he wished them luck and that they have a nice trip and everything, but it was too much for one day.

''I left brief instructions again!'' Tsunade yelled, leaving Kakashi alone in front of the hospital.

Damn right he needed instructions! She didn't tell him when they were planning to come back. If that was their plan. Anyhow, Kakashi sighed as soon as he saw a small pile on his desk.

To his surprise, none of the files had information about shinobi, but only kunoichi. Four of them. And among usual information, Tsunade left her notes on top of each file.

''Sabaku no Temari – currently hospitalized; consult Uchiha Sakura''

At least it wasn't permanent. Although Shikamaru would be calmer if Temari was monitored constantly. Either way, Kakashi didn't find this unusual.

''Uchiha Hinata – approved hiatus as a team leader (requested by Uchiha Itachi), find a substitute''

She didn't like being a team leader? Or Itachi wanted to keep her home? Or this had something to do with her best friend? And who among jounins was available to take over Hinata's duty?

''Uchiha Sakura – in charge of a hospital's staff''

Kakashi smirked. His former student having such a responsible job. He felt proud.

''Yamanaka Ino – recommended vacation''

What did she need a vacation for? Maybe because of the stressful event in the near future? That couldn't be it, Ino was one of those women who were fast at a decision making. She didn't need a vacation for personal arrangements, if she had one.

All four kunoichi at the village, with no serious mission ahead. That was only making Kakashi more confused while thinking about Hinata's words. Two more people.

Damn.

Now he had to check their medical charts! Two people! Did that also mean two mothers? Or two more hospitalized kunoichi because of the same reason like Temari?

Well, paper work will have to wait until Kakashi investigates this matter! After all, children were future of Konoha and he should know as much as possible.

That was his duty as Hokage, not his curiosity of a gossip. He had to know the exact number of newborns of Konoha, especially if their fathers were the strongest men in the country!