Tenzou is wide-eyed, bright faced and unprepared for the ANBU life ahead of him. MOSTLY because of the unorthodox team he's placed into. However, it was done in his best interest, and Hiruzen is smart enough to know what is best for most young shinobi. Kakashi disagrees, but he is one of those young shinobi who doesn't know whats best for him. (kakayama)(yaoi)(kakashi x tenzou).

The war is finally over, and the village of Konoha is trying to pick up the pieces. Iruka is trying his best to work with the children, but adjusting after such a dark battle isn't easy for everyone. Especially Iruka, who is becoming more and more mesmerized with the village's new Hokage, Kakashi. KakaIru. Yaoi. Warning: If you are behind on the manga this may contain spoilers

Tenzou has been accepted into ANBU and is looking forward to his new life, with what he hopes will be his new friends. His vision of a harmonious team dynamic is shattered when his captain is introduced to him; and makes it quite clear from the start that he is NOT going to make things easy for Tenzou. The more we get together, the happier we'll be. Eventual KakaTenzou (Yaoi)

Iruka had always respected Kakashi. Their relationship had it's ups and downs, but that never tarnished his admiration for the dedicated shinobi. When Tsunade assigns them a mission together, Iruka gets a chance to really discover who Kakashi is. It's about the journey, and not the destination. (Yaoi) Eventual KakaIru.