You were again at training. On most days you were the first to arrive on the field. Ryo had learned of your habit and would sometimes get there early too so he could spend time alone with you as he said once. You would roll your eyes at him and challenge to spare. When the team was complete you trained the different tactics.
Until now you didn't go on a mission, only your teammates would go from time to time in a small group of two or three members. But today would go the whole team. Your captain had been debriefed by the Hokage and now you all were in the meeting room discussing the details to head out right after.
"Our mission is to investigate this area (Kakashi pointed on the map at the specific area). For some time now people are being robbed, kidnapped, or even killed there. No one has seen the responsibles for these assaults but it's suspected to be someone using genjutsu because the victims are confused."
After discussing some details about the tactics you all headed out.
Your team left the woods when you reached the designated area and continued on the road. It would usually be full of merchants and people traveling but because of the incidents lately, it was empty.
Your group was on high alert moving slowly forward. Your nerves were on edge because you didn't want to mess up your first mission. Kakashi had told you to stay next to him. Yugao was in the front because of her sensory skills. Next to her was Yoshio and in the rear came Ryo and Edo.
Then out of nowhere, Yugao and Yoshio stopped. You found that rather strange. If she would have sensed someone she would make a signal and not just hold. You looked at your captain and he was frozen too as were Ryo and Edo.
'Shit, what's going on.'
Before you could react, Kakashi got a hold of your wrist and pushed you aside, just as the others of your group attacked you two.
After defending some attacks from your colleagues you managed to ask: "What's going on captain? Why are they attacking us?"
"They are trapped in a genjutsu."
"Why can't they break out?"
Jiraiya had told you about it, that it is possible to recognize a genjutsu and brake free, especially capable shinobis should manage it.
"This is no ordinary genjutsu. Even I had trouble breaking out of it. I suspect there is more than one casting this genjutsu. We need to find them and kill them. Can you manage it while I hold our friends in check?"
"But I can't sense them and don't know where they are. It would be easier if you would look for them."
Your conversation was interrupted by an earth jutsu from Edo and after it, Kakashi continued.
"I sense at least four people in a radius of 250 meters around us, each one in a different direction. Maybe by taking one or two out they can break free."
With that info, you parted from Kakashi. If he said he would manage the howl team then you wouldn't question him. He was your superior after all. But you still got worried that someone could be hurt during the fight.
When you reached the distance that Kakashi told you, you began to search for your opponents. You saw a woman that was holding a hand sign. You considered for a brief moment if you should kill her or not and that was enough for her to react. She was visibly surprised to see you but she acted quickly and launched herself at you. But you were ready to fight even before she moved so you deflected her attack easily and when the opportunity came to end her, you didn't hesitate this time.
You moved forward to find the next opponent and struck him down with your hilt before he could react. Moving quickly you got surprised when Edo attacked you. They probably had noticed that someone was after them...
You evaded the attacks of Edo and tried to move forward to find the next genjutsu caster so Edo could maybe break free but it was difficult. In the end, you managed to find your next opponent but he was already aware of you and attacked you first. For a brief moment you had to fight both, Edo and the guy, but after a while, Edo stopped moving so you focused on the other guy. After some more hits it was clear you had the upper hand and at the first opportunity you had, you killed him.
After a quick glance at Edo and seeing he was still not moving, you continued on. Before you could find more enemies, Kakashi found you.
"How many have you found?"
"Three. One of them is still alive"
"With the two I found that should be all. Where is the one you left alive?"
You led the way and quickly found the guy you didn't kill.
Kakashi looked at you before speaking.
"(Y/N), when our team is dispatched, the Hokage expects that we kill our opponents. Our task force doesn't take prisoners."
You were surprised to hear that. Everyone in the team was so cheerful (except the captain of course) so you didn't expect them to be this kind of task force, but you didn't hesitate. You gave a nod to Kakashi and stepped to the body that lay on the ground. Without delay, you took your sword and cut his throat so his death would be faster than if you stabbed his heart. You said a quick pray, not sure to who or what identity, but you would feel better doing so after killing.
Kakashi was pleased that you took matters into your own hands and without hesitation.
"Come, let's check our friends."
The first one you found was Edo that was a bit confused and asked what had happened. Kakashi explained the essentials before you moved on and found the rest of your team unconscious. Kakashi made you and Edo look after them and wandered off.
One after another of your colleagues gained consciously and you explained what happened. Edo took the opportunity to mess with Ryo:
"Our own 'master' of genjutsu got trapped in one, isn't it a bit shameful Ryo?"
The black-haired shinobi got clearly mad at the young one.
"This was no ordinary genjutsu. Five cast it at the same time, it must be some kind of Kekkei Genkai or something."
"Sure. Whatever makes you sleep better."
They bickered for some time before Kakashi came back.
"It seems as if we have caught everyone, so I would say our mission was a success."
The two that were arguing just moments ago, started to cheer and ended up hugging each other.
"I would suggest we celebrate our first mission as a team to reinforce our bounding." Ryo said while putting an arm over your shoulder."
"I'm in." You said. The last few days you had only trained and thought you deserved a bit of fun.
In the end, everyone agreed to meet after dinner at the bar.
Later you met your team at the same bar you went out with Yugao. It seemed it was very popular for the shinobi to meet. This is a hard and dangerous job and this place is just a welcomed distraction and a possibility to relax and enjoy the company of friends.
When your captain decided to show up, you all were already some drinks in, and as he sat at your table you all cheered happily at him. Kakashi scratched his neck while saying:
"You seem to be happy today. Is it because of the successful mission or because you are free from training tomorrow?"
You were the first one to answer. "Me, I'm just happy because of the drinks."
You were grinning ear to ear and were flushed from the alcohol. Kakashi seeing you like that could just smile. You all continued drinking, talking, and just enjoying each other's company away from the training field. It was just like Ryo had suggested, you were bounding as a team.
The alcohol was definitely getting to you. You weren't used to drinking and had already downed too many shots to remember exactly how many. You felt your face way too hot for your liking and decided it would be best to go to the restroom to freshen up. As you got up from your sit, you felt the entire room spinning but after steadying yourself, you made your way to the toilets.
As you were turning to the corridor that led to the toilets, you slipped and were about to fall on the ground when you felt a strong arm hold you and prevent your fall. You looked up to see who your savior was, and was surprised to see your captain. He had enough socializing and needed some alone time, but didn't feel like going home already so he searched for a quiet place to read his book. You didn't even notice that he had left the table, but you saw the book he was putting away and recognized it as the one that your sensei Jiraya had written.
"Thank you for saving me, captain. I didn't know you liked that kind of book." You said sheepishly.
At that comment of yours, Kakashi had pulled away from you, shocked that you had recognized the book and caught him reading it, but as you almost fell again, he quickly steadied you once more. You looked up to his face and saw a light pink peek over his mask. One of the reasons you don't use to drink much is because you lose control over yourself and act before thinking. So, seeing Kakashi all flustered and considering what he was reading, some naughty thoughts crossed your mind and you got close to him, way too close... He didn't have his flak jacket on, so you felt his hard muscles under his shirt as you leaned into him. In his turn, he could feel your whole body pressed against his and your breasts against his chest, making him all nervous. You let your index finger glide over his chest and looked up at him.
"My my, don't say your shy captain Hatake. I mean, if you read such a naughty book out in public you can't be. Or am I the reason to make you blush?"
"Y-You read t-this book?" He stuttered, not knowing what else to say, or do.
Some girls exited the lady's bathroom, interrupted you two. They passed by in giggles seeing you two like this and that made you sober up enough to perceive the situation you were in. You moved (way too fast) from Kakashi and, once again, almost fell to the ground.
"I'm sorry captain, I acted way out of line. I had way too much alcohol, best I go home now."
You tried to free yourself from him, but he didn't let you go. His embarrassment was gone now and he was concerned about your wellbeing. Seeing the state you were in, he decided to accompany you home. He let himself relax and put a friendly smile on (not like you could see it dough).
"It's obvious you aren't well. Let me bring you home or else I suspect you will definitely fall, I mean you can't even barely stand upright."
"What are you talking about, I can perfectly walk by myself."
You moved away from him but after only a couple of steps, you needed the wall for support. Behind you, you heard Kakashi laugh at your behavior but you ignored him. You are just too stubborn and proud to admit you need help. But he walked behind you ready to catch you.
Somehow you managed to get out of the bar without falling, but the streets weren't so flat as the floor in the bar, and soon you tripped over a stone. Once again Kakashi's arms prevent you from falling face-first to the ground. He chuckled at your clumsiness and that just infuriated you, mostly because you were grateful for his presence. You finally admitted to yourself that you needed help. So you let him put one arm around your waist and accompany you home, or to be more exact, to the barracks.
Kakashi not only helped you get to the barracks but also helped you get to your bed. As soon as you laid down, you passed out. He was about to leave you like that, but he just couldn't. He ended up taking off your boots and put the bedsheets of the bet next to yours over you. Before leaving he just needed to kiss your forehead. While leaving he just had one thought.
'Kotetsu is a lucky guy.'