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Elite…. Babysitter?

"So what is it?" asked Kakashi.

"You will be escorting the famous operatic singer Yukimoto Megami and her two sons, Li and…. Er…. Raiden."

Kakashi's face twitched ever so slightly as he looked at the white mission paper.

BABYSITTING!

"She says that someone's been trying to kill her or kidnap her…." Kakashi noted, as he read the paper quickly.

"Yes," Tsunade nodded. "As you escort her, you also have to uncover who and what are behind these attacks – and, if possible, remove the problem."

Kakashi turned away.

"And, Kakashi," Tsuande said. "This is very important for Konoha – so please take this seriously and put your all into it. Don't draw too much attention to yourself, either. Some places you'll be going to, ninjas are unheard of. Understood?"

Kakashi nodded again, turned, bowed and ambled out of the room.

As soon as he was far away enough, and knew nobody was watching, he groaned and banged his head on an alleyway wall.

Just kill me now!

Kakashi went straight home to pack. From the look of things, he would have to leave as soon as possible. Starting early next morning was looking more and more like his only option. It would take two days to reach the nearest train and another day and half on the train to get to the Yukimoto woman.

He began packing.

His favorite socks. Extra pairs of underwear. Extra masks – just in case. Another ninja uniform. Leg bindings. Shaving kit. First aid kit. Brush. Toothbrush. Makeout Violence. Come Come Paradise. Jutsu scrolls. Sunglasses.

Kakashi dug out his favorite utility belt, his favorite kunai, shuriken and short katana. Considering his mission, he put away his katana.

Ensuring his summoning scrolls were all in order, he stood. There was a knock on his door.

Opening it, he was faced with a nervously smiling Iruka. He glared at the Chuuin. Thanks to the academy teacher, he was stuck with a babysitting job.

Iruka laughed and sweated at the same time. "Aah! Kakashi! Tsunade-sama forgot to give you this folder. It just contains info on your client. How to contact her and all that…."

He paused. "I –"

Kakashi took the folder and shut the door in Iruka's face. The Chuunin drooped with exasperation and discouragement.

Another door down the hall opened.

Genma walked out totally naked except for a well-placed towel and the perpetual senbon.

"Hey, Iruka! Left out in the cold again? Why don't you hang out here and have a cup of sake?"

"Who is it?" Raido's voice called from inside the adjoining apartment.

"It's 'Ruka!"

"Tell him to come in! Join us from some sake!"

"Just was!"

Iruka backed away slowly.

"Uhhhhh…" Iruke laughed nervously. "I'd like to! Honest! But I really got to be somewhere…."

Genma shrugged and disappeared into his apartment.

Iruka could hear him yelling at Raido over the noise of a shower.

"No, Raido, he said no. I guess after Kakashi, we're just not good enough…. C'mon and join me – it's still hot!"

Iruka scurried away.