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Chapter 8: A Dangerous Mission
The very next day, everyone went back to their homes. Shikamaru was particularly depressed, his mom's gonna bully him again. Ino and Chouji laughed at their teammate's state. "Sensei?", came the asking voice of Sakura. "Aren't you walking home with us?". Sakura noticed Kakashi about to turn left when normally, they turn right to get home.
" I...err... have something to take care of. Take care, all of you.". Kakashi proceeded to his destination : The Master Hokage's office. Earlier this morning, Iruka came by to tell Kakashi that the Hokage wants to talk to him. "Hmm...sensei's acting weird lately" came the worried tone of Naruto. "Maybe he has problems with his girlfriend!". "Baka..." came Sasuke's unusually concerned voice. "He's not the type who has one..." Or is he...?
Tsunade stood up upon Kakashi's arrival. She looked really serious, unlike the other times. "I'm glad you could come on such short notice". " It's nothing, Hokage-sama "." I understand that you heard of Orochimaru's plan, right?". Now, Tsunade looked REAL serious. " Hai." Kakashi replied. " He's going to try and obliterate Konoha in one blow." " That's correct. " Tsunade walked across her table and looked outside the window. " As Hokage, I need to make sure I protect my people. And that's where you come in, Kakashi.".
Anko stared outside the window of her apartment. She had no misions today. No whatsoever. Iruka told her that the Hokage has been very worried recently and as a special jounin, she wanted to know why. Her true Hokage was Sandaime, of course. But, as a loyal ninja to the 3rd, she knew she had to obey the 5th equally. Out of boredom, she decided to walk around. Something interesting might pop up.. or come my way...
" So you are saying I have to stop Orochimaru's attack? Together with Jiraiya, Genma, Ebisu and Anko?". "Yes" replied Tsunade. "Kurenai, Gai, Asuma, Iruka and some of the other ANBU members will stay here as back-up in case some of Orochimaru's ninjas attack". " I accept... but...Hokage-sama? Can I make a request?". "What is it?" " Can you.. well... can you just assign Anko as a back-up?". Kakashi was now the one who looked REAL serious. So serious that Tsunade can't help but be curious. " And why is that?". " She might have a nervous breakdown once she's face to face with Orochimaru. I know you know her past and I think its better if she stays here with Gai and the others ". Kakashi tried his hard to control his tone from becoming worried. Tsunade should know nothing about his feelings. Nothing. " I'll think about it. For now you are dismissed." "Thank You..". Kakashi walked out of the door and left a smirking Tsunade. Should I or shouldn't I?... This is interesting...
