Saying Kakashi was disappointed when Manami was classified as missing-nin was an understatement, he still couldn't believe that she was gone. He replayed the events of when he comforted her and when she left again and again in his head. He should have done more to help her, maybe if he had confessed his feelings for her she would have stayed. But now it doesn't matter anymore. The only thing he could do was find her and bring her back. He would bring her back, he promised himself he would.

Then, not even two months later another tragedy occurred. Itachi slaughters his entire clan, leaving only his younger brother, Sasuke, alive. It was another stab in Kakashi's back because Itachi was like his pupil and he had trusted him. And now the cherry on top was that the Hokage cast him out of the Anbu and wanted him to become a Sensei. It felt like degradation. He shut himself up from his friends.

He was testing now the first group of kids if they were to become genins. He couldn't make a mistake and misjudge them as he did with Itachi and Manami. He needed to be sure these three would honor their friendship and care about teamwork. But it was clear these three didn't have the qualities he was searching for, so he failed them.

Later news from Manami reached Konoha. She was making a name as a bounty hunter. She had taken out some high ranked criminals and was beginning to be known as the beauty with the black Sharingan. Rumors about her joining the group of freelancers made Kakashi become desperate. One thing was her being a deserter, the other was she being with a known criminal organization. Kakashi only hoped these rumors weren't true.

Manami was brought for the first time to the freelancer's headquarter. She had worked for them for some months now. She remembered how the charismatic leader approached her one day.

*** Flashback ***

Manami had killed her bounty. 'Shit, alive he would be more worthy, but he was such an asshole that I couldn't hold back.'

"Impressive, that was Mitsuteru wasn't he? I think he was an A-Rank criminal?" A good looking man, maybe 4 years older than Manami, stood some meters away from her. He didn't look like he would attack, but Manami was still alert.

"Yes, he was. He also was a pain in the ass... And who are you? If you are here to steal my bounty then you can try."

"Oh, I'm sorry, where are my manners. I'm Seishiro Hosokawa. I have no interest in your bounty, no, my interest is full on you. Your name 'Beauty with the black Sharingan' is really fitting for you."

"Ok, so Seishiro Hosokawa, what do you want from me?"

"I would like to talk to you, get to know you better, but I see you are busy right now. Can we meet later, maybe for dinner?"

Manami was quite amused. "Oh, are you inviting me for a date? I must say you are good looking, but I'm not interested in that right now."

"I wouldn't mind going on a date with you, but I would describe this more as a business dinner. You see, I have an organization and I would like to know if you were interested."

An organization? Could he be from the freelancers? "And why should I be interested in that organization of yours?"

"What I have heard about you is that you deserted Konoha. Now you are hunting criminals. It seemed that you still have a sense of responsibility. I don't want to tell you too much now, we are honest people who try to change the system which the hidden villages are built on."

It sounded like them. "Ok, tell me the time, I will choose the location."

Later that night they met in a busy restaurant. The group of Seishiro was indeed the freelancers. The way he talked about them was like they were a group of revolutionaries who tried to change the world to a better place. He was right on one point. The system of the hidden villages isn't the best. The shinobis are the military force of the countries but they are also treated like mercenaries. But what the freelancers are doing is just the same, only that the money goes to themselves.

Manami made some questions as if she was considering his offer. In the end, she said "it sounds interesting, I haven't figured out what I want to do now that I have the chance to choose. But, I am tired of roaming around alone. Having somewhere I could go seems nice. But I have one condition. I won't participate in any mission that is against Konoha or the land of fire. Maybe one day I'll be ready for that, but not right now."

And with that, she was in. It took them some time to trust her enough to bring her to their hideout, but now there she was.

*** End of flashback ***

It was no wonder no one had found their hideout. It was a cave and the entrances were hidden and sealed off. Normally new members would take longer to be brought here but Seishiro liked Manami and she knew how to take advantage of that. Nonetheless, it had been over one year since Manami had left Konoha.

At first, she was skeptical if Seishiro was truly the leader, but seeing how the other members addressed him, he must really be. Then he had someone to play the head of the organization to take off the spotlight and the target on his head.

He was showing Manami around and was taking her to her room. She had her own room, the bathroom was shared and the meals would be served in a hall for all members.

"Please make yourself comfortable and after dinner come see me."

Manami took the time to make a report for the Hokage. She would greet him and wait until he responded. That way she knew he was around to read what she wrote.

The meal she ate was reasonable. It was no 5 stars restaurant but she has had worse. Now she was heading to the main facility where Seishiro was awaiting her. His room was more like a suite, it had his bedroom and an office/living room.

"Thank you for coming, Manami. So what do you think of our small village?"

They made some small talk, drank some wine, and then he got closer to her.

"You know Manami, you are a fascinating woman and an incredible Kunoichi."

Manami played shy. "Don't say such things, I get embarrassed hearing such compliments from you."

"But it's true." He got even closer to her and looked her deep in the eyes.

He then leaned forward and kissed her. She went with it and kissed him back, the kiss becoming more intense until they ran out of air.

Manami stood up and takes off her shirt. She kneeled between his legs and started to take off his pains. She could tell he would like that. He was a man with power and seeing her on her knees would set him off. Once the pants and boxers were off, she started to lick his half erect member. Once it had his full size she took it in her mouth while making eye contact with him. He soon began to moan and hold her head for her to go deeper. Manami obliged and had to concentrate to not throw up. When he was about to cum, she finishes him with the hand, his cum splashing on her chest.

Manami stood up. With the finger she took some of his cum and liked it. Seishiro got mad with desire. He got up too, grabbed her ass, and pulled her up carrying her to his bedroom. He let her fall on the bed, took off his shirt, and got over her. He was kissing her neck, his hands were occupied taking off her pains and underpants. He got down on her, not softly. He liked her clit and slammed two fingers in her. Manami moaned more than she would usually to please Seishiro. When he was ready again he turned her around and positioned himself on her entrance. He teased Manami a bit by rubbing himself against her and then thrust into her. He was loving seeing her back under him. The beauty with the Sharingan was his and she was like a trophy to him. He had wanted her since he saw her killing that criminal. She was ruthless, almost savage and he had tamed her.

A little while later he finished off. Manami didn't but simulated it. She had enough of him and wanted to end this. Seishiro fell on the bed next to her. He kissed her hand and asked: "Are you mine now?"

'Ugh, so cheesy.' She looked at him and smiled "I just arrived here. If people saw us together they probably would think that I was taking advantage and I don't want that. If you want me than only in private. No one would know."

That wasn't exactly what Seishiro wanted. He wanted to boast that Manami was his. But with time she would be more flexible, for sure. "As you wish, my beauty."

He fell fast asleep and Manami deactivated her Sharingan. In the past months, she had become really good at genjutso. Most people didn't even notice when they were in her illusion. It had worked well for torture and as it seemed it worked for pleasure as well. Seishiro had never put a finger on her. When he looked in her eyes, before the kiss, she had him already under her illusion. She wanted their relationship to stay private because she could only put one person at a time under her genjutsu, she hoped he would respect that. He was good looking and his charisma made him interesting, but he was a criminal and that was a nogo for Manami. Since he had fallen asleep on the couch instead of in the bed as in the illusion Manami needed to carry him there and take off his clothes. Then she was gone.

The weeks were passing by and Manami could deceive Seishiro. Men are always willing to believe two things about a woman: one, that she is weak, and two, that she finds him attractive.* Manami had come to find that statement to be true and she would always take advantage of it when she could. This time she could know every detail from the freelancers and soon all the important members would be in the headquarter to celebrate the anniversary of the organization. That information was passed to the Hokage and he found that this would be the best opportunity to take down the freelancers.

The night of the celebration had come. Manami was about to make her part of the Hokage's plan. She would put some herbs in the dinner which would cause somnolence. By the time the Anbu would strike, most of the criminals would be asleep and Manami was gone.

* Quote from Morrigan in Dragon Age Origins

This time I didn't put a notification about the lemon part, I thought that it would take out the surprise factor and since this Fiction is already rated Mature it should be unnecessary...

Thank you for reading, hope you're enjoying it.