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Kakashi's POV
"Yosh! My Eternal Rival has returned!" Gai and his team of Kurenai and Asuma were in the streets, after finishing a D rank missions, and caught Team Seven coming out from the Hokage tower after filing in a report.
"Go away," I sighed, already weary from his voice.
"Yeah, we're tired from a C Rank mission!" Obito announced smugly.
"My Eternal Rival has already surpassed me! I am proud to have such a Rival as you! Your youthfullness if brimming to the top!" Gai struck a pose, and somehow a sunset appeared behind him.
"Friend of yours, Kakashi?" Minato asked, amused.
Gai stares down at me, "Wait a moment...I have surpassed you in a trail of height!"
I sweat drop, "Sure Gai, somehow in the two weeks since you've seen me you've almost grown an entire foot."
Kurenai rolls her eyes, "Kakashi what happened? You look so...young."
That's when I remember I am in my five year old body.
"Well, you see, it's because Kakashi is five years old!" Obito yelled. All the villagers stare as I punch Obito in the head.
"Don't go shouting it around, Baka!" Rin glared at Obito angrily.
"No, it's okay, Rin. It's not like they're blind," I pointed out, sighing.
"My Eternal Rival, I challenge you no matter what age!" Gai points at me dramatically, and against my will I sweat drop.
"No, it's fine Gai..." I began, knowing it wouldn't get through to him.
Gai grins, "I have a challenge for you Kakashi!"
I roll my eyes, "What?"
"First one to become a Chunnin first is the bigger man. Loser..." Gai grabs his chin before giving me the nice guy pose, "Must circle around the village on his hands in only his underware."
Rin laughs, "Wow Gai...that's an...interesting challenge."
"A youthful one if that." Obito snickers.
"When you lose, I'd rather not scar Konoha forever," I explained, beginning to walk away.
"It is you who will lose!" Gai cried.
"Hm? Did you say something?" I asked, looking over my shoulder.
"Curse you Kakashi and your coolness!" Gai yelled at me as I left to my house.
Minato's POV
"Okay guys, it's time!" I whispered.
"Time?" Rin asked, confused.
"Kakashi's birthday is tomorrow! So, we have to throw him a party," I explained.
"Can we come?" Asuma asked.
"Sure! It's at six p.m, training ground three," I agreed. Team 9 nodded and left.
"Why does he get a birthday party?" Obito asked sourly.
Rin sighs, "Obito, when your birthday comes along I'll make sure to bake you a cake."
Obito grins, "Chocolate cake?"
"Maybe."
Cue sweat drop from me.
"Anyways, let's go buy him presents!" I shouted.
"Sensei, has anyone ever told you're well..." Rin began.
"Yes?"
"Well..."
"Rin, spit it out," I sighed.
"Loud!" Rin and Obito chorused. Cue another sweat drop.
I grin, "I like to think of it as dramatic!"
"Sure, sensei...sure," Obito patted my head consolingly as Rin laughed.
"Anyways...what are you guys getting for Kakashi?" I changed the subject quickly.
Rin smiles, "Well he really seemed to like the idea of the ball, so I might get him someother kind of toy."
Obito places his hands behind his head, "I'll think of something..."
"Don't forget!" Rin scolds.
I laugh, "I'm most likely going to get him some new weapons."
"It's weird to think he's already a ninja..." Rin sighed.
"That's life," I agreed.
Obito blinked confusedly, "Becoming a young ninja is the way of life?"
"Yes, Obito, that is life," I said sarcastically, rolling my eyes.
"That's stupid!" Obito protested. I started laughing, and Rin hit his head. As the young medic scolded him, an eagle swooped down towards me. It dropped a piece of paper, yellow.
"What's that? Obito asked.
"You too go buy presents - I have some urgent matters to attend too," I ordered. They seemed to hear the change in my tone, and as I leaped off, I wondered what was so urgent to issue Code Yellow. It wasn't as a Code Red, but it was enough to get me slightly worried.
I stand in front of the Third Hokage, tall as a lamp post and as still as one. Besides me are other Chunnin and Jounnin. The Hokage stands up, his old bones popping, "We have gained information that other shinobi nations have been acting...suspicious lately." He smiles, "I intend on sending a message to our allies, in case our suspicions are true." He inhales smoke from his pipe, "The Chunnin Exams will still be held in spite of these events."
"Will the rookie leaders step forward?" I walked up along with a few other Jonin.
"I am leader of Squad seven. Uchiha Obito, Rin, and Hatake Kakashi. I nominate all three for the Chuunin Exams," I proclaimed.
The room is silent for a moment until the Hokage smiles, "Very well then." Other teams sign up, much...older teams...but I hold my grin because I know that my students will succeed!
- slight time skip -
Rin's POV
"Come ON Obito!" I dragged my male teammate to the toy store.
Obito sighs, "Why do I have to go in with you?"
I whack him, gently of course, because I couldn't bear to actually hurt him, "Because I said so."
"Now, what ball do you think he'd like?" I asked, looking thoughtfully at a bright blue one.
Obito blanched, "How the hell am I supposed to know?" He earned another smack on the head.
"What was that for!"
"Language!" I huffed.
Obito grabbed a red one, "How about this?"
"Why do you think he likes red, Obito?" I asked curiously.
"Well, I like red," Obito explained.
Obito laces his fingers behind his head, "Maybe you should pick out something different for him, remember he already has a ball."
I smacked myself on the forehead, why didn't I think of that?
"Thanks Obito!" I gave him a quick hug, and went down another aisle. Then, I realized Obito hadn't followed me. I turned around to see him staring at nothing, and his cheeks slowly turning red.
"Uh, hello, earth to Obito?" I waved my hand in front of his face. My medical training kicks in, 'Did he have an attack of some sort? I don't remember reading anything about that...'
Obito blinks, his face becoming a darker shade of red, "O-Oh sorry! I just spaced out." I shake my head while walking away. 'Weird.'
"How about this?" Obito held up a jar of pink paint.
"Why would he want that?"
"To give his hair some color," I sweat dropped at his answer. 'Hopeless...' Then, I passed a stuffed puppy.
"I know! I'll get him a puppy!" I squealed.
Obito smiles, "A dog will be just what he needs!"
"Alright, to the dog store," I announced, "And NO arguing, Obito," I laughed as he closed his mouth shut. 'He's so predictable,'
- Time Skip -
Kakashi's POV
"Sen - sei - let - go!" I struggled in his grasp, but just like last time, it was pointless.
"Kakashi, you WILL come to my house for your birthday!" Minato sighed. If citizens were to look up the street, they would see s poor silver-haired Genin being dragged by the Yellow Flash, who was grinning manically.
"I don't want to!" I twisted and turned, but only succeeded in kicking a rock into a trash can.
"Good aim, Kakashi," Minato approved.
"That isn't the point!" I growled.
Minato grins, "Don't be such a baby Kakashi! Take it like a man!"
I grumble, "I don't want to!"
"I 'will' comply with that request if you ask of it, Kashi-kun," Minato's voice told me he wasn't teasing.
"Fine, fine, just don't call me that again!" I pleaded. 'If I'm supposed to be a ninja, I'll never live that nickname down!'
"No, I rather like it," Minato contemplated thoughtfully as the house came into view. Dang it…
We enter the dark house and soon the lights flash on and gennin galore leap out of various areas. Going off my instincts I pull out a kunai out of defense. Everyone yells, "Surprise! Happy Birthday Kakashi!" I sweat drop as I put away my kunai. 'It's not a surprise if I knew about it...'
Minato finally releases me, and I take a slow step away from him.
"Well, what do you think?" Obito asked eagerly. I take in my surroundings slowly; there are blue and red streamers, a big banner with HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAKASHI, and in the distance was a huge cake and presents. 'They got me presents?' I wondered, surprised.
"Thank you, it looks nice," I nodded appreciatively.
"MY ETERNAL RIVAL HAS ARRIVED!" 'Oh man!' A guy in a bright green jump suit burst into my vision - and into my personal space.
Rin quickly shoves Gai out of the way, "Move it!" She smiles, "Kakashi, we have a very big surprise for you, but you have to close your eyes."
"I don't like sur..."
Obito yanks my headband down over my eyes, "Nonsense!" Unable to see I just sit there as I hear the rustling of a basket.
I can almost hear a smile in Rin's voice, "Okay Kakashi! You can look now!" I lift up my headband to see a small brown, miniature pug, with dark brown snout, and ears. He barks at me. "We figured you'd like a ninja hound!"
I smile as I pick up the small dog, "Whoa, your paw pads are so soft." A soft pink tongue finds my face, "I think I'm going to call you Pakkun."
Then, realizing I was smiling, I regained control of my emotions again.
"Thank you," I said again, this time sincerley. Obito gave me a bunch of dog toys for when Pakkun became bored. Pakkun immediately grabbed one, but decided to sit on my head while chewing it.
"Aw, how adorable!" Kurenai and Rin cooed. Asuma gave me a new kunai sheath with more compartments than my old one, and Minato-sensei gave me a huge pack of shuriken and kunai.
"My most hip and youthful eternal rival! I have gotten you the most amazing present yet!" Gai announced. I started to really like Pakkun when he growled at the guy.
"Here it is!" With flourish only he could pull off and a shining grin and thumbs up, Gai revealed...a jumpsuit identical to his.
Gai waves it through the air as everyone holds back their collective laughter, "It's water proof, allows your skin to breathe and glisten in the sun, hugs your curves, and girls love it! You'll wear it so much while training that you'll never want to take it off!"
I can feel my eye brow twitching. 'I'm going to burn that thing.' "Th...anks Gai..."
'I'm five years old! I don't even care about girls!' I thought indignantly, slowly taking the suit, as thought it was covered in poison - which I think it was.
"Here's my present," Kurenai's lips were pressed tight to keep from laughing, but she handed me the gift anyways. Glad for something to do, I threw the suit at Minato - who yelped in surprise and fell over, somehow getting tangled and enlisting Obito's help - and opened the wrapped paper. Inside was a picture of Squad 7, Rin, Obito, Minato and I.
Minato stares at the picture, "Do I really look that girly?"
Obtio grins, "Yes, yes you do!"
"You'll pay for that, Obito," I sighed, just as Minato forced Obito into the suit.
"Wow, you look great in it!" Rin laughed. I rolled my eyes and attached the new sheath, put the shuriken and kunai in my weapons pouch, and packed the new toys in the bag I got them in. Except the little mouse that Pakkun was busy demolishing - still on my head.
"Okay, time for cake!" Minato announced, using Pakkun's leash and dragging Obito into the kitchen. 'What an idiot...' I sweat dropped.
Minato comes out with a chocolate cake with chocolate frosting. In Obito's arms are various types of ice cream.
"Ice cream!" Asuma cheered, at the same time Gai burst out, "Oh, what youthful decorations and flavors!"
Kurenai sighs, "I vote that the next time Gai says youthful we dunk his head into the toilet."
Aside I can hear Minato talking to Kurenai, Gai, and Asuma's sensei, Akio, "Have you heard the rumors?" He whispers.
Akio nods, her green eyes full of worry, "About Orochimaru? And the abductions?" She pulls her long brown hair out of her face, "I've heard a lot of things, but Orochimaru is a good ninja. I doubt he's doing human experiments."
'Perfect topic for a birthday party,' I thought dryly, 'Even on a supposed happy day, the ninja world has death,' I sighed inwardly, and took a bite of cake, while Pakkun gobbled up some on the floor.
"Pakkun eats like Obito!" Rin wailed, as Obito seemed to take a bite - and the rest of the cake on his plate disappeared almost instantly.
"What?" Obito asked.
"Nothing..." Rin sweatdropped.
"You are youthful in eating, Obito! I challenge you and my Rival to an eating contest!" Gai shouted.
"Did you say something?" I looked up as though I hadn't been listening.
"ARGH! How can you be so hip and cool and youthful!" Gai sobbed.
"Okay, Gai, come with me," Asuma grabbed his collar and dragged him to the bathroom.
"Are we having a youthful and secret meeting in there to overpower my youthful Eternal Rival?" Gai asked eagerly. A vein was pulsing in Asuma's forehead, but Kurenai quickly intervened.
"Yeah, that's it! A secret meeting for...stuff," Kurenai agreed.
Moments later the sound of Gai's head splashing into a toilet is like music to my ears. Minato laughs, "Okay guys, come on. Stop drowning Gai so we can all sing Happy Birthday and eat some cake." At the word cake everyone runs over there. After their off key singing I contently eat my cake and ice cream. Discretely I sneak Pakkun some cake every now and then.
"Thanks for letting us have it at your house, Sensei," Rin beamed.
"Thanks for inviting us!" Team Nine left, along with their Sensei and a disgruntled and dripping wet Gai.
"Bye, Sensei!" I called, heading home with a sleeping Pakkun in a basket in my left hand, and the toys in my right hand.
"Hey, what about me?" Obito protested, still in the suit.
"You can keep it…" I said vaguely, leaving the house a laughing Minato, a shouting Obito, and a smiling Rin. I guess the suit did pay off…I mused as I walked home.
Filler-ish chapter, but a good one, right? The Chuunin Exams are coming, so be prepared!
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