A/N: Welcome back! Tsunades interruptus! I think that's a medical term for intimacy interruption. I just made that up. Anyway, enough with the silly-ness, let's get going. Must warn you - there's a bit of language here - Kakashi gets a bit frustrated, you'll see why. Only 2 more chapters after this one. So let's start. Enjoy!

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Kakashi opened the door and stood back to let Tsunade come into Anko's apartment. She scowled at him a little as she walked past him. He said, "Straight down the hall to the bedroom." Then he thought she wasn't supposed to be here for hours! She's ruining my plans! What the hell! I have to be calm; I can wait a little longer. I seem to be getting really good at waiting. As he began to close the door he noticed something blocked it. He opened it a little and Shizune walked in behind Tsunade. He said, "I apologize Shizune, I didn't see you there."

"No problem Kakashi. Where's Anko?"

He pointed down the hall and watched her follow Tsunade toward Anko's bedroom. He began to close the door and again found it blocked as Kurenai walked in and said, "Oh, excuse me Kakashi. I came along to see how Anko was doing."

"I'm sorry. Come in. Down the hall, just follow Shizune," Kakashi said. He figured the girls came to see if one of their own was doing ok. That's kind of neat. I hope they leave quickly.

This time instead of trying to shut the door he looked out and saw Kotetsu, Genma and Iruka coming toward the door. Asuma and Gai were slightly behind them. Ibiki seemed to be the one of the only shinobi who was not there, other than those who were obviously out on missions. Kakashi figured Ibiki was still trying to "extract" some information from the enemy ninja that Shizune had transported back to Konoha.

Once everyone was inside and properly directed to Anko's bedroom, Kakashi pulled Asuma aside and said, "What the fuck is going on? Is this some kind of fucking parade or something?"

Asuma said, "Tsunade called us all together. She thought we'd better hear what you and Anko had to say about your latest experience. Ibiki's still working on that enemy ninja, but he's verified that everything you thought was going on with Orochimaru was right. Tsunade figured that if we all got together we could figure out what to do next as a group."

Kakashi said, "Oh. Right. Good plan." Inside he was screaming, GET OUT NOW! I WANT TO BE ALONE WITH ANKO! CAN'T THIS WAIT? Kakashi relaxed, and grabbed Asuma and said, "Here, help me grab some kitchen chairs. People will need a place to sit. There's not much furniture in there."

Asuma looked at him funny and said, "And how do you know how much furniture is in Anko's bedroom?"

Kakashi had to think quickly. He had to keep their little secret as discreet as possible. He said, "Well I did just help Sakura get her back here. I noticed that there wasn't much to sit on. Grab a couple of chairs."

Asuma picked up two chairs, Kakashi grabbed the other two. Now Kakashi understood why Anko had so much furniture. It was convenient when people came over, unlike his place with his one chair, and one of this and one of that.

The two male ninjas reached the bedroom and passed the chairs in. The ladies (except Tsunade) were seated on the bed. Tsunade took one of the chairs by the head of the bed next to where Anko was propped up. The other three chairs were passed to a few of the other ninjas. Kakashi just leaned against the door frame and watched. Then, Tsunade began, "Anko, I sincerely want to apologize for sending you out on your last mission. I had no idea at the time that we were sending you right into Orochimaru's hands."

The thought of Orochimaru still sent chills up her spine, and Anko looked to Kakashi for some support. He gave her a quick wink and a smile under is mask and she relaxed a little.

Tsunade continued, "After Kakashi figured out who was behind this, we dispatched him immediately to find you. In fact, I could barely keep him in my office to tell him where I sent you, he was so eager to find you and help you!" Anko blushed a little and looked at Kakashi who just returned her gaze.

Tsunade said, "So I've gathered everyone here today to ask you to tell us what you saw when you were out there. What are they doing outside the village?"

Anko then began to relate her story of how she spied on an enemy installation that seemed to be storing munitions and food. How it looked like a barracks, and that no one was being held prisoner there. She also told them of some of the bingo book rogue ninjas that she'd seen there. Many of the shinobi who listened were amazed at who she'd seen, and still managed to get away from in relatively one piece.

Anko then told them of her fight with Kabuto. Kakashi hadn't heard the full extend of the fight. When she finished he felt three things very clearly: one, that it hurt him to hear her describe how badly Kabuto had hurt her; two, that he was very proud of his "girlfriend" and how skilled she really was; and three, that he was desperately grateful that she was still alive after the terrible ordeal she'd endured.

Anko didn't tell much about Sakura and Kakashi and what they did to save her because she really didn't know what they did. She was in a state of semi-consciousness when they arrived, so Kakashi cleared his throat and said, "Tsunade, if I may continue, I'll tell you what happened after Sakura and I arrived." He told the details of the state they found Anko in, and how he'd used the mongaque sharingan along with the Tsukuyomi to torture Kabuto into a state of unconsciousness. Then he shared the details of what he and Sakura did to bring Anko back from the edge of death. Every single shinobi in the room was riveted to his every word. Then he told them how when he went to finish off Kabuto to make sure he couldn't come after anyone again, Kabuto was already dead. There was no love lost in the room full of shinobi over Kabuto's death.

Anko then continued the rest of the story of how after Sakura patched her up enough to travel, they did so for some time, until she couldn't go on from her injuries. Pakkun then brought back Gai and Asuma along with Shizune to help them, but they arrived after a band of four ninjas that had been following them caught up to them, and fought with them. After a misty battle, and some acrobatics on Anko's part, only one of the enemy was left alive to be brought back for questioning. Tsunade interrupted and said to those who didn't know, "Ibiki's got him."

Iruka said, "That's where he belongs."

Lastly, Anko told of how they finally made it back to the village, thanks to Gai and Asuma, and to the hospital, and how she and Kakashi were just discharged that morning. The room fell silent for a moment. Anko looked around at everyone. All the people that were there, were there because they needed to hear what she had to say. They respected her and she knew they were all her friends, especially the one leaning on the door frame. She felt very good right then.

Kakashi looked at the shinobi in the room and felt the respect among them. They were all such unique individuals, yet they were united for the same purpose. Not one of them thought they were any more or less than the next. He was proud to be a part of this group. Still, he wished they would all get the hell out.

Tsunade said, "So, everyone got that? Now you all have an idea of what's going on out there, and what we're up against. What I want you all to do is get your teams together, and brainstorm ways to deal with this. I want your suggestions by tomorrow evening. We'll reconvene then to go over the suggestions and see which way would be best for us. Ibiki should have finished with the prisoner by then. I'll have him write up some suggestions and copy them for all of you."

At the mention of the word "copy" Anko remembered her and Kakashi's sexual tango over the copy machine. She smiled to herself a little.

Tsunade continued, "So, if no one has any questions, this meeting is adjourned."

Kakashi almost collapsed on the door frame as he thought Oh thank GOD! GET OUT NOW!

Tsunade said, "Get your reports ready. We meet tomorrow evening. Kakashi, Anko, you're not required to be there, since you have already reported. But if you do have any additional thoughts on the situation, please submit them."

Both Kakashi and Anko nodded to her.

The elite shinobi of Konoha began to get up and head out of Anko's bedroom. Most of them wished her well and told her what an awesome job she did. Kurenai called over her shoulder, "I hope you're better soon Anko. It's not the same around work without you."

Anko said, "Yeah, thanks a bunch. I'll be back tomorrow."

"Good. I'll see you then. Get some rest!" Kurenai walked out into the hall.

Anko had no intention of getting any rest whatsoever.

Asuma walked past Kakashi and said, "Let me put some chairs back."

Kakashi said, "Hey thanks." Asuma picked up two chairs and walked them back to the kitchen, followed by Kakashi with the other two.

Asuma went back to the bedroom and said, "See you tomorrow Anko." Kakashi popped into the doorframe behind Asuma and looked in on Anko. Then he turned as Asuma asked him, "Hey, you ready to get outta here?"

Kakashi thought HELL FUCKING NO! He said, "Just about."

Asuma turned back to Anko and said, "Mind if I use your bathroom before I go?"

Anko didn't even think twice, she said, "No, go ahead, help yourself."

Asuma turned and headed down the hall when Anko and Kakashi realized at the exact same time that the tub was still full of water. All Anko said was, "Oh, shit."

Kakashi walked over to her and said quietly, "Maybe he won't notice!"

She looked at him and said, "Are you serious? That guy doesn't miss anything!"

"I could hit him with the sharingan and make him think he didn't see anything!"

"No, he's a friend; you can't do that to him!"

"Well, what the hell else are we going to do?"

Anko thought a second and said, "If he figures it out, I guess we tell him, but hopefully he won't."

Kakashi got up and said, "Right. I'll get him out of here." Kakashi ran down the hall as he heard the bathroom door opening. He ran up to Asuma and said, "Ok! All done?" God that was stupid! "Are you going out with Kurenai tonight or something?"

Asuma looked at Kakashi and said, "Kakashi, what the hell are you doing?"

Kakashi scratched the back of his head and said, "What are you talking about? I'm doing nothing. Nothing is going on. Nothing. Why do you ask?" SHIT! JUST LEAVE!

Asuma said, "Why is the bathtub full of hot water, and you're the only person still here,"

Kakashi thought DAMN! SHIT! FUCKFUCKFUCK!

Asuma started to smile very slyly at Kakashi. He pointed to Kakashi, and then to Anko's bedroom. Then he bounced his eyebrows at him. Asuma had indeed figured it out. He grinned in Kakashi's face and started to giggle as he made his way toward the door.

Kakashi said, "Wait a minute. Get back here. Wait a minute!"

Asuma said, "Kakashi, you dog," and he started to laugh.

Kakashi said, "Listen. Shut up. LISTEN! Will you be quiet and LISTEN!" He pushed Asuma against a wall but Asuma kept laughing. Kakashi put his hand over Asuma's mouth and looked down the hall toward Anko's bedroom. He didn't want her to be bothered, so he decided to handle Asuma himself.

Asuma easily pulled Kakashi's hand away and said, "You? And Anko? You've finally got an actual girlfriend? OH that's rich. That's TOO RICH. I've got to tell Kurenai. She's not going to believe this. YOU and Anko!" And Asuma started laughing again.

Kakashi had had about enough. He stepped back and gave Asuma a shot to the stomach. Asuma let out an "OOOF," and leaned forward, still laughing a little. Kakashi thought that'll shut him up. Then he said, "I'm sorry I did that, but you wouldn't listen! Seriously. Will you shut the fuck up for a minute and listen?"

Asuma wiped his eyes and stood up slowly, rubbing his stomach. He said, "Alright, as long as you don't punch me again."

Kakashi said, "Ok. Now, this "thing" between me and Anko, is new. It's brand-fucking new, and you can't fuck it up for me! Don't say a word, don't let it get around. We're trying to be discreet about it, because it's so new! Neither one of us wants people making a big deal about it, so don't you DARE fuck this up for me, got it?"

Asuma said, "You're serious aren't you."

"You bet your fucking ass I am."

Asuma giggled once and said, "Wow. This IS new. How the hell did it happen?"

"It just did. Drop it. Promise me, you won't tell anyone. I'm asking you as a friend."

"I have to tell Kurenai. She'll know that I know something and she'll get it out of me."

"Man, you are so whipped."

"You're about to join the club my friend."

"Ok. You can tell Kurenai but you have to swear her to secrecy too. I swear to GOD Asuma if you blow this for me – don't make me whip out the sharingan on you."

"Alright, calm yourself Hatake. I'll tell Kurenai and that's it. But you know that she's friends with Anko. She'll be dying to talk to her about it. About YOU."

"That's fine, but NOT NOW! Tell her it's too new and I don't want Anko scared off by all kinds of unwanted attention!"

Asuma looked at Kakashi completely seriously and said, "You really do care about her don't you."

"If you must know – yes I do."

"You're sure you're not just trying to get some?"

"Do you want a fat lip to match your sore gut?"

"I never thought I'd say this but, congratulations man. We all wondered about you. Good to know you have actual feelings you're willing to share with someone other than yourself."

"Good. Thanks. Fine. Now get out."

Asuma turned to leave and said, "Are you planning on bathing Anko?" And he started grinning at Kakashi again.

Kakashi opened the door and gave Asuma a shove and said, "None of your business – GET OUT!"

Before Kakashi could get the door completely closed, Asuma stuck his head back in and said, "You need any help with that?"

Kakashi put his entire hand on Asuma's face and pushed him out the door yelling, "OUT!!!" He finally got the door closed and after locking it to make sure no one – especially Asuma – came back in, he finally went back down the hall to Anko's bedroom.

Anko said, "Well?"

Kakashi said, "Yeah, he knows."

"Shit."

"Ahuh."

"Now what do we do?"

"I swore him to secrecy, but he is going to tell Kurenai."

"Yeah, she'd get it out of him."

Kakashi sat on the bed and said, "She's going to want to talk to you about it huh? You girls talk a lot about stuff like that don't you?"

"Sometimes." Anko was very quiet.

"You're not rethinking things again are you?" Kakashi was seriously going to kill Asuma if Anko decided to break things off with him again. He didn't think he could take being dumped twice in three days.

She looked at him, and said, "Are you?" She looked a little scared.

He took her hand and said, "Absolutely not. I don't care who knows. I wanted to keep it quiet just so we got used to the whole thing. But I don't really care. Fuck them."

Anko smiled and said, "I'm not rethinking things. We can still be discreet about it, as long as those two keep it quiet."

Kakashi was relieved. His girlfriend – he liked how that sounded even thought he still wasn't used to it yet – was still willing to be his girlfriend after all.

Kakashi patted Anko's hand, leaned forward and kissed her forehead, and said, "Where'd we leave off. Oh yeah. Bath time."

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A/N: See! Not only Tsunade showed up. I hope you liked this chapter because I had fun writing it. I could see the whole Kakashi/Asuma exchange in my head. Made me laugh a bit. Review please!

Next up: Half of what you've been waiting for.