I finally decided to start writing an English KakaIru-Story. I'm German, but I hopefully my English is more or less correct. Please tell me every mistake, you find, so that I can correct it!

Eavesdropping

"Kakashi-San!"

The voice behind him made the silver-haired Shinobi turn round.

"What's the matter, Iruka-Sensei?", he asked the dolphin teacher who was running towards him.

"Tsunade-Sama wishes all Jou-Nin to meet immediately at her room", the Chuu-Nin panted exhaustedly, "I'm so glad, I found you. I thought you were still on a mission?"

"As you probably see, I'm not", answered Kakashi and stepped forward, "so, let's go."

"But…uhm…" – Iruka slightly scratched his head while speaking and his cheeks turned red – "I'm...not a Jou-Nin…for that I'm not going…"

"Huh. What's the matter; it's just a non-serious ensemble."

"But…that's against Hokage-Sama's rules, Kakashi-San! I CAN'T come."

It seemed to Kakashi, as if Iruka hung his head about it and he doubted, the teacher took it as lightly, as he showed.

"Well, think about my words, Iruka-Sensei. If you like to come, do so. Tsunade-Sama won't blame you."

After saying this Kakashi left the Dolphin behind and made his way to the Hokage's office.

'Why am I so confused by just talking to Kakashi-San all of a sudden?', Iruka thought on his way home, 'And why the hell does it hurt so much, not being aloud to come to the Jou-Nins' ensemble? I never went there and it was OK…but now…something has changed. I wonder what's up with me at the moment.'

He reached his house, unlocked the door and slipped into the small hall. He slapped the door shut behind him, sunk down against the wall and sighed loudly.

"Well", the Hokage said to the Jou-Nin standing in front of her, "I called you because I have to tell you something very important. You know, Orochimaru has been killed by Uchiha Sasuke, who's now searching for his S-Ranked criminal brother Uchiha Itachi. We can't afford them becoming one team!"

"Uhm… Tsunade-Sama…Sasuke is going to fight against his brother to kill him", Anko argued, "he has his own team."

"Anko is right", Kakashi agreed, "He won't even think of becoming Itachi's comrade."

"But you never know about the older Uchiha's plans. Maybe he'll make his younger brother become his friend by using the Sharingan on him."

"That's asinine", the Scarecrow replied in his usual, blunt way of speaking, "Sasuke possesses the Sharingan, too, can you remember?"

"Kakashi!", Tsunade spitted and came dangerously close to the Jou-Nin, "Do not talk to me like that! Understood?"

"Yes, Hokage-Sama", Kakashi answered calmly, not seeming to be the least bit daunted.

Tsunade hold back a snarl and simply came back to her speech: "For we can't estimate Sasukes power, we have to find out how strong he's gotten. The same is for Itachi."

"So you want us to search for them and find out more about the Uchiha brothers", one of the young Jou-Nin reasoned very craftily.

The Hatake sighed hear able. What was this youth capable of? If the boys of that age were as dumb as they seemed, that couldn't be so much…

"Yes", Tsunade answered honestly, "but…why are you so few? Are you all Jou-Nin, Konoha-Gakure has got?"

"No", Kakashi said calmly, "Gai-San, Genma-San and the others are still on their given missions."

The Fifth shook her head and sighed loudly.

"That can't be…you" – she pointed her finger at the younger boys and girls – "are just too young for doing such a dangerous job."

"No, We aren't!", one of the smallest boys vetoed, but the blond just folded her arms in front of her large breast and looked upon them severely until the teenagers left the room rapidly.

"There are only four of us left now", Kakashi determined reproachfully, "and Kurenai-San isn't ready for going on a mission, yet. First point, her lover died some few weeks ago; second: she's pregnant! For that there are left."

"Kakashi! Leave that tone out of your voice while talking to me!", Tsunade commanded before shaking her head a second time.

"What about the Ge-Nin-Youngsters? Some of them are good enough to go on that mission", Anko submitted carefully.

"No!", was the recent answer from outside the door. Silence followed.

"Iruka!", Tsunade exclaimed after a second, "What are you doing in front of the door?"

Slowly the door opened and the dolphin teacher slid in. He slightly blushed as he realized that all eyes lasted on him.

"Uhm…well…", he started explaining hesitantly, "I…I was just coming along the hallway and…and…" While searching for words he blushed even harder.

"Enough. You know, lying is not your excellence", Tsunade said and added: "You were eavesdropping."

Iruka drooped ashamedly and didn't even look the Fifth into her eyes.

"It's understandable, he wants to know what we're talking about", Anko tried to protect the Chuu-Nin and took a step forward in order to stand between him and the Fifth.

"Anko-San", Kakashi interfered as he saw the situation escalating, his voice mocking, "You're right, but he isn't a young boy who has to be protected anymore. So go out of Hokage-Sama's way!"

"You're just jealous of him!", Anko shot back angrily, "Because he's only a Chuu-Nin and everyone likes – or loves – him! Unlike you, whose father was hated all over the country. But is it Iruka-Sensei's fault? He isn't responsible for your past! He hasn't done anything to you, Kakashi-San! Why do you hate him that much?"

"Huh…why should I be jealous of this little idiot?"

Tears came up into Irukas eyes. Two of his comrades were fighting because of him. But he didn't want to be the cause of their anger. Angrily he blinked back the drops before screaming out: "Stop it! Both of you!"

Instead of answering anything to Kakashi, Anko turned to the Chuu-Nin and gave him a big smile.

"Huh...", Kakashi repeated before falling silent.

"Iruka", Tsunade said calmly again, "eavesdropping is wrong, as you know. But it's not that bad, too. To be honest, I'm glad you heard what we were talking about. Secondary: Seeing you three fighting like this, I got an idea. I'll send you out on that mission."

"What?!", Kakashi and Anko called out at once.

Iruka looked as if a child had been told Christmas would be earlier this year.

"He's only a Chuu-Nin", Anko made clear her worries, "He can't-"

"Tsunade-Sama", Kakashi interrupted her impolitely, "Anko's right. He is too weak for-"

He was disturbed by the Chuu-Nin himself who had found his voice again: "But you yourself said, I wasn't a 'young boy who has to be protected' anymore. So why can't I go to this important mission then?"

"Do you know what this task is about? You are not able to survive fighting one of the Uchiha brothers for more than one second. You'll die on this assignment!"

"So what? Many Ninja die during their missions."

"Iruka…", Anko whispered, "I never even thought of hearing this from you."

"Oh, don't become sentimental now, Anko", Tsunade told her, "However…it's decided. So go and hurry!"

"Yes, Hokage-Sama", the three answered without any opposition and left the Hokage's office to start on their new job.

I hope you enjoyed reading!
If there is anyone wholikes this story, I'll upload the next chapter.