I do not own anyone in the fanfiction, as they are owned by their respectable creators.
Adopted from Five Tailed Demon Dog
Kagome sighed, slipping on her shinobi boots. She slid on her fingerless gloves, and walked slowly to the door. She blinked, the area around her eyes was very sore, probably because she'd been crying the previous night before. The Kyuubi had attacked Konoha just last night, and she was told that her parents were killed in the attack. However, she could not let this get her down; the Sandaime Hokage had called her to see him first thing in the morning, for some reason. She hoped that she wasn't in trouble; she hadn't done anything bad recently. She brushed her hand through her dark hair, her blue eyes almost looking red from all the crying she had done.
Kagome shook her head, and walked at a fast pace towards the Hokage tower. She also knew that the Yondaime Hokage died in the attack, but he had effectively stopped the Kyuubi, and saved the village from total annihilation. So now the Sandaime was back in power, since the Godaime had not been named just yet. She stopped for a moment at the entrance to the tower, staring at the door. She really hoped that she was not in trouble.
Kagome drew in a deep breath, and opened the entrance door, shuffling over to the stairs that led up to the office that the Hokage resided in. She stopped in front of the door, and knocked hesitantly, waiting for permission to enter. After a few moments, she heard a 'come in' and Kagome entered into the office. She knew that she looked horrible, but she really didn't care, after all, her parents had just died the previous night.
She walked in slowly, stopping a few feet away from the Hokage's desk. She tilted her head, a curious look on her face. "What are your orders, Hokage-sama?" Kagome questioned, was she being sent on a mission? So soon? She really thought that the ninja should stay in the village, and clean it up. The destruction was incredible, just under half of the village was destroyed by the demonic fox.
The Sandaime only stared at the young girl, effectively getting her a bit nervous. What did she do? "A-ano, Hokage-sama?" She asked timidly, why was he staring at her like that?
The Sandaime seemingly snapped out of his thoughts at her question. "Ah, yes, Higurashi Kagome, I have heard about your parents sacrifice, and I am terribly sorry for your losses." Sarutobi said gently to the young girl, knowing it must be painful for her.
"Thank you, sir." Kagome said in an almost emotionless voice, she could not afford to show emotions such as sadness in front of the leader of Konohagakure.
Sarutobi sighed, she was allowed to show emotions in front of him, but chose not to. The majority of the shinobi were like that, keeping emotions hidden like that was not healthy for the mind. It wore out the ninja before his time. "I have a mission for you…"
Kagome tensed, ready for any mission. Currently, she was only a Chuunin, but she was probably stronger than that ranking, she had just never tried for any higher ranking. Her goal was to be the best medic-nin in the village and she had achieved that goal, due to her…special chakra.
Now her goal was to become an ANBU, her parents were a pair of ANBU, but now they were dead. So she would become the same ranking in their memory.
"Higurashi Kagome, you have developed your…spiritual chakra, haven't you?" Sarutobi asked in his 'serious Hokage' voice.
Kagome only blinked, slightly blown away by the question. She nodded slowly, not knowing what to expect now. Konoha wanted to keep her special…chakra a secret from all the other hidden ninja villages. When she went on missions, she was not allowed to use her spiritual chakra unless it was an emergency. "Yes, I can control it very well now, sir."
Sarutobi's two former team-mates, Koharu and Homura nodded towards him, and he sighed. Higurashi Kagome was probably not mentally prepared for the mission that the council had prepared for her, especially with the death of her parents heavy on her mind. "Kagome, I am afraid that you cannot decline this mission prepared for you. Since you are a Miko, we have decided it best that Uzumaki Naruto be put in your care."
Kagome staggered back, not knowing who this 'Uzumaki Naruto' was, but he was put in her care? What was he? A baby or something? "What do you mean, sir?" Kagome asked as she re-gathered her bearings.
"I am sure that you are aware of the late Yondaime's sacrifice for this village?" Sarutobi asked, his eyes slightly pained at his death. He was probably the most powerful ninja ever; he was definitely the most powerful shinobi Konoha ever produced. Even he still couldn't believe that Minato was dead, though Jiraiya had taken it the hardest. That was understandable, since Minato was Jiraiya's student.
Kagome nodded solemnly, she had met him and his wife, Kushina, a few times. They were a very nice couple, it was hard to believe that the Yondaime was as strong as he was; he was so gentle outside of battle. She had also heard that Kushina died yesterday as well, but didn't know what caused her death.
"The Yondaime stopped the Kyuubi by sealing it into a human container. His newborn son, Uzumaki Naruto is now the host of the Nine-Tails. However, this council has concerns that the Kyuubi may be able to break free of the seal, so we are putting him into your care. With your miko chakra, you would be able to control any of the Kyuubi's chakra that might leak out of Naruto. You are also to make sure that nothing happens to him, you will also be posted two ANBU guards, which will watch your apartment at night when the both of you sleep. Do you understand this mission? I trust that you do not have any questions?" The Hokage explained, smiling a bit when Kagome blinked surprisingly.
Kagome was completely taken back; she was being put in charge of the Yondaime's son? She was honoured, but she really didn't think that she was really ready for such a big responsibility.
She was only fourteen, for Kami's sake! She bowed her head anyway. "Of course, I understand and I'll do as ordered."
Sarutobi sighed, he could tell that she wasn't really ready for this, but accepted it without question. "Alright…this is your mission, as it will be for a few years, you will not be sent out of the village for the period of that time. You will also be given baby supplies for as long as Naruto need them. You will not have to worry about your rent and such anymore. You have no questions?"
Kagome shook her head, not showing anything on the outside, but she was nervous as hell on the inside. Could she really take care of a baby? Sure, she wanted children some time in her life, but right now, she was only fourteen. She might screw this up somehow. "I'm ready to take Naruto." She stated, and walked forward as the Hokage gestured.
Sarutobi stood up, picking up a bundle of blankets. He walked slowly over to Kagome, who took the bundle carefully, and held it in her arms. "Am I dismissed, sir?" She questioned, looking at the Hokage for permission to leave.
He nodded, and she bowed, walking to the door and out the room, carefully holding with blankets, and shutting the door behind her.
Sarutobi sighed, and looked towards the open window. "You can come in now. I know you were listening the whole time." He said loud enough for the person to hear.
A dark blur flashed through the window, and a boy of fourteen landed in front of the desk. Most of his face was hidden by a dark blue mask, but you could still see one eye, which was currently narrowed. "Hokage-sama, I shouldn't question your judgement, but do you really think that girl can do this…mission?" He asked a bit sarcastically, he didn't know if that girl was good enough for his dead sensei's son.
The Hokage hid back a laugh; he should've known that Kakashi would have something to say about this. "Kakashi, she is the only one in this village who would be able to handle the Kyuubi's chakra. Plus, she would be good for this mission anyhow; she is very good at handling children."
Kakashi snorted, crossing his arms over his chest, he still didn't believe that girl was good enough. He should've been picked for this mission. It was, after all, his sensei's son! Not that girl's… "If you say so, Hokage-sama." And with that, Kakashi vanished in a puff of smoke.
The Hokage leaned back in his chair, puffing his pipe. He smiled amusedly; this may be entertaining to watch after all.
Kagome walked down the street, careful not to drop the precious bundle in her arms. She brought her hand up and slowly dragged the blanket down so she could see Naruto's face. She
almost squealed in pleasure at the boy's cuteness. He had cute whisker-like markings on each cheek, a side effect of the Kyuubi no doubt. He had a tuft of blond hair on his head, and two big blue eyes that were currently staring at her curiously. She carefully balanced him on one arm, and brought her other hand up to tickle him. "You're so cute, Naru-chan!" Kagome smiled as Naruto giggled, grabbing her hand with his tiny fingers. She let him play with her finger for a while, walking to her home.
"You must be hungry…" Kagome said, and tightened her hold on Naruto, her blue eyes lighting up as her apartment building came into her sight. "The supplies should be there by now…" She mumbled, and stopped when she heard her name called. She looked back and blinked as she stared at a familiar female figure.
"Kagome-chan!" A brown-haired girl called out, waving one of her arms to catch Kagome's attention.
"Rin-san?!" Kagome said in surprise, she hadn't seen Rin in a long time. She knew Rin from their medical classes, the two were at the top of the class, though Kagome past Rin awhile ago. She was the best medic-nin in Konoha, due to her healing Miko chakra.
"Kagome-chan! I haven't seen you in such a long time! Hey, who's that?" Rin looked at the bundle of blankets curiously, blinking her eyes as the blanket shifted.
Kagome smiled. "This is my new mission. I've been put in charge of raising Uzumaki Naruto." She said as she smiled down at Naruto, who giggled back at her.
Rin blinked, and gasped. "You're raising Minato-sensei's son?!" She said unbelievingly as she pointed her hand to Kagome.
Kagome frowned, a bit annoyed at Rin's disbelief. "Yeah, since I'm a miko and all, Hokage-sama thought it best for me to raise Naruto because of the…." Kagome left off hesitatingly, she didn't know if Rin would hate Naruto only because the Kyuubi was sealed into him. She, for one, didn't really care, even if the Kyuubi had killed her parents.
"Oh…" Was all Rin could say, blinking her brown eyes.
"So, what did you want?" Kagome asked politely, looking at Rin a bit impatiently, Naruto was probably hungry, and she wanted to feed him.
Rin blinked again. "Oh, right…have you seen Kakashi-kun around? I can't find him…" She mumbled the last part.
Kagome blinked this time. She had never actually met Kakashi, but with Rin talking about him every minute of her free time, she felt as if she could know him. "How should I know?" Kagome
said impatiently, feeling a bit bad when Rin's face fell. "I'm sorry, I'd help look for him, but Naruto…" Kagome was suddenly cut off by Rin.
"No, No! It's fine, I understand! I'll look for him myself!" Rin smiled again, and Kagome felt relieved, slightly glad that her friend was not depressed again. Kagome knew that Rin had a large infatuation with Kakashi, though she didn't know why. From what Rin had told her about Kakashi, she knew he was good-looking, but sounded too arrogant for Kagome's liking. Just because he made Jounin at age thirteen, he really didn't need to show off.
"You sure?" Kagome asked, ready to help Rin find Kakashi if need be. She shifted uncomfortably as Naruto began to snivel.
"Yeah, don't worry, I'll find him myself!" Rin said, smiling. "You just go feed Naruto-kun" It sounded like he was getting hungry from his whimpers.
"Are you even capable of that?" A sarcastic voice cut through their conversation, and both Kagome and Rin snapped around to look at the silver-haired new-comer.
"Kakashi-kun!" Rin nearly squealed with joy, running up to the short Jounin.
Kagome only frowned, a bit angry at what he said. She had never met him and intended to keep it that way. She had more important things to think about than an arrogant boy.
"Whatever…" She mumbled, completing ignoring Kakashi and walking back to her apartment.
However, she was wrong about not getting to know Kakashi, because he intended on getting to know her very well.
Well, first two original chapters done by Five Tailed Demon Dog will be uploaded before I continue it. I'm still thinking of what to put in the third chapter.