A hooded figure approached the Leaf Village Gates with a black cape hiding their body and a blue scarf that covered the lower half of the figure's face. The stranger pulled down the scarf to reveal a female ninja. A girl with deep dark chocolate brown hair and blue eyes that could outshine the sky looked up at Kotetsu and Izumo with a smile and a red leaf ninja headband across her forehead. As she greeted them, her slightly longer than normal canines peaked out of her smile. After speaking to them a little bit she entered the gates.
"I guess I let it get a little too late to be returning home," she said with her black hood over her head still. The stores lights were all on and the city seemed to glow under the night sky. She took a big breath enjoying the air. She left the hood and cape on as she looked around town. She looked around and got a little irritated. "It seems I'm not the only one who's late," she slightly growled.
"Now who are you calling late? I've been waiting for three hours," a deep male voice said from above her. She looked up and smiled as her eyes followed the male figure jump down from a roof and land in front of her.
"Kakashi!" She beamed up at him before he hugged her tight.
"Masumi! I've missed you!" Kakashi said spinning them around.
Masumi giggled as he set her down. "The Village has grown a bit since I've left. It's amazing!"
"Yes it is, especially at night when all the shops are lite up." They both looked out at the town before beginning to walk somewhere.
"I guess it's time for me to meet the new Hokage," she said with sadness in her eyes. "I heard about the Third. I wish I could have been here to fight along everyone's side. When I got the news, I also received orders that I wasn't allowed to return unless of absolute necessity."
"I'm sorry you couldn't attend the funeral. We can visit tomorrow if you'd like," Kakashi suggested.
"I'd like that," Masumi smiled weakly at Kakashi. After a moment she pulled herself together again, "Well it's no time for tears. Time to meet this Legendary Tsunade!" She cheered up and they flash stepped to the Hokage's building. They walked up the stairs and Masumi knocked on the door.
"Come in," a voice called from behind the door. Kakashi opened the door, walked through, and held it open for Masumi. "And who is this?" The Fifth Hokage asked.
"I am Masumi, Lady Hokage," she bowed to Tsunade before facing her.
"Masumi," she turned to the woman next to her, which Masumi figured out was Shizune her companion. Shizune went the records, but turned back to the others.
"Last name?" she asked.
"I have no last name. Not anymore. My file is in the 'M' section," Masumi explained with a sigh.
"No last name? Oh, I think I remember reading that file because I found it so weird that there was no last name," Tsunade explained just before Shizune handed the Hokage Masumi's file.
"I was given permission for the Third Hokage to drop my last name completely. If you really, absolutely, must have a last name for me, just put Hatake," she said without a blink of her eye. Neither Kakashi nor Masumi stiffened, flinched, or looked surprised. Lady Tsunade and Shizune, however, were not so calm.
"WHAT?!" They yelled together.
"What?" Masumi shrugged, "I've been with Kakashi for most of my life. I've lived with him since I was little."
"HUH?!"
Kakashi leaned down to her ear. "Sumi, they are taking what you are saying wrong," he whispered lightly next to her using the nickname he gave her.
"…. OH! NO NO NO NO NO!" Masumi screamed holding up her hands and waving them in front of her. "Kakashi may be a perv, but not like that!"
Tsunade and Shizune let out a sigh. "I don't think I would live a second after hearing Kakashi had a girlfriend or something," Tsunade said with a laugh afterwards.
"Hey!" Kakashi said offended as he straightened up and slightly glared at Tsunade with his good eye.
There was another knock on the door, and without permission, a young boy with spiky blonde hair and a girl with short pink hair walked in.
"Naruto!" The girl hit the boy, Naruto, on the head. "You are supposed to wait for permission to come in!"
"Oh come on, Sakura. It's just Grandma Tsunade," Naruto said as he rubbed his head and walked up to Tsunade's desk with Sakura.
"I'm sorry Lady Tsunade," Sakura said as she turned towards their direction. All eyes were on the two teenagers.
"Well, I guess now would be a good as time as any to introduce you to my graduated students," Kakashi said turning to fully face them.
"HUH?! YOU FINALLY PICKED STUDENTS TO TEACH?!" Masumi yelled.
"Yes," Kakashi said as a drop of sweat went down his forward. "Anyways, this is Naruto and Sakura," he gestured towards the duo. "Guys," he said getting their full attention, "This is Masumi."
"Hey there," Naruto greeted with his hands placed behind his head as he stood their relaxed. Masumi sensed a huge amount of chakra in Naruto, and in one quick glance she saw the hidden chakra and seal of the Nine-tails.
"It's nice to meet you," Sakura greeted sweetly, but Masumi could tell she had a short-temper and was like a controlling mother. But underneath her personality, Masumi could see amazing chakra control, much like Tsunade-sama.
"Oh! I almost forgot," Masumi turned back to the Fifth Hokage. "The last letter I received was saying that I would have a mission waiting for me when I got back since I had just finished the current one."
"Ah yes," Tsunade opened her folder and her eyes widened for a second before going back to normal. "You are to be apart of Team Kakashi for the time being."
There were confused responses from some of the others. Kakashi's eyes widened and Masumi just bowed to the Hokage. "Yes, Milady."
"Does that mean she will be taking off her hood?" Kakashi asked with a hint of protectiveness. Tsunade held her hands in front of her mouth as her elbows rested on the desk. Shizune looked to Tsunade with a confused look, having not seen Masumi's file. Meanwhile, Naruto and Sakura exchanged glances.
"Kakashi," Masumi laid her hand on his arm gently. "They will be my teammates, even if it's for a short time, and she is the Hokage." Masumi smiled gently at him. She stepped back a little bit so everyone could see. She smiled for a moment, "Not many people have seen this," her smile turned dark, "and most of those people are dead for either betraying my trust or being my target. Just thought I'd let you know," she giggled with evil intent before returning back to normal. She put both of her hands up to her hood and slowly pushed her hood back. Two wolf ears slide out from underneath the fabric and popped up becoming alert and pointed forward. Everyone in the room gasped except Kakashi.
"EARS?!" Naruto and Sakura screamed together. Masumi giggled before taking off her cape and a dark chocolate brown wolf tail shook around for a second. "AND A TAIL?!"
"You know, you two are very loud," Masumi giggled.
"WHAT ARE YOU?!" Naruto yelled. "ARE YOU LIKE ME?!"
"I'll answer you, as long as you stop yelling. My hearing is extremely strong and you are hurting my fluffy ears," Masumi said as she smiled weakly and held her hands over her eras.
"Oh sorry," Naruto said quietly.
"My name is Masumi. Once in every one hundred generations, a child is born with the qualities of the wolf. Only after a few months would the child grow and completely take the form of a wolf. The wolf form would be larger than normal with the mind of a human. The wolf was a symbol of servitude, because that child was then raised to serve and protect the people of the land. I will not explain my family and who they are, but they did not want their daughter to be that symbol. They called upon a high priestess to seal my powers away. However, it is not so easy to seal away 100 years worth of built up chakra. This red necklace I wear seals most I my power. The bits that escape are what show; my ears, tail, and canines." Sumi smiled to prove her point. "I am by no means like you, Naruto."
"Oh," Naruto said calmly.
"Alright, that's enough about the past. Let's get you home, Sumi," Kakashi said putting her cape back over her shoulders.
"Ah yes yes," Masumi giggled. "Let's go home."
"I'll finish up the paperwork and get it to you in the morning, Tsunade-sama," Kakashi said to the Hokage before turning to Naruto and Sakura. "See you guys tomorrow."
"Good night everyone," Sumi said with a smile as she slide her hood back over her ears and swung her cape over her tail before exiting the room with Kakashi.
They others waited for a moment before Naruto and Sakura turned to Tsunade, "Are they dating?!" They whisper yelled hoping Masumi wouldn't hear them.
"No, they are just childhood friends," Tsunade explained. "Now go. I have work to get done."