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Sarutobi was trying very hard not to smile at the sight in front of him, simply settling on looking at his dear operative with open amusement and mirth. It really was not his fault- it wasn't everyday that you saw THE Kakashi Hatake, one of the best operatives of ANBU, Hugging a small child like a baby koala, all the while looking like he would rather be on a battlefield full of enemies.

"So, Kakashi-kun, do you want to confess to something? Because I am pretty sure you were not with a child last time I saw you."

"I am delighted by your sense of humor Hokage-sama, but this is urgent."

At that Sarutobi, straightened and took on a serious expression.

"I am listening Kakashi-kun."

"When I was coming back from my mission to Lightning I noticed high quantities of chakra inside the border of Fire country and went to check it out. I found a battle ground full of , uh how do I say this – well, to say it simply, the bodies of enemies looked like they were either drained of blood or exploded from the inside."

At that Sarutobi tensed, the situation sounded familiar and he had a very bad feeling about it.

"I have never seen anything like that. The only person alive was a kunoichi from no affiliation to any village; she was most likely the one who did all the damage. Before she died she gave me a necklace and asked me to give it to Rika, most probably this one."- Said Kakashi as he motioned at the sleeping girl in his arms.

"I found her hiding under a very strong genjutsu and so I brought her here. What are your orders from now on Hokage-sama?"

Sarutobi was quiet for a while. If his suspicions were correct, then this little girl would be a very good asset to the village when she grew up, but she needed to be under control in case her heritage started showing signs. He needed to entrust her to someone he relied on, who would also be able to control her in case of an emergency. And then, as if a light bulb had went on, he looked up at Kakashi. Well, he had a perfect candidate for this task- maybe not willing, but he was Hokage and he was the one who gave orders. Besides, this would be good for both of them and also highly amusing for him.

"Kakashi-kun this little girl will be a great asset to the village. I have some suspicions concerning her heritage and it is safe to say that if she falls under wrong hands, the consequences may be dire, so I need her to be looked after by one of my loyal people. "

Kakashi had a very bad feeling in his gut.

"It is apparent that she has taken a liking towards you, so from today on, she will be under your guardianship. I will be relying on you to look after her. Well, at least until she is old enough to live alone."

He knew that this was not his lucky day.

"But Hokage-sama, I am in ANBU, I definitely don't think this is the best decision. I can't look after a small girl."

"Now, now Kakashi-kun, my word is final. You are a splendid ninja, so I think you will be able to learn the skill of looking after a child soon. As for your place in ANBU, you have nothing to worry about- you will be taken off the rooster for a while."

Shit.

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I woke up on something soft. For a moment I thought I was in my bed at home, but then memories came rushing back and I bolted upright. Okay, so this definitely was not my room. I was lying on a bed; there was a wardrobe on my right side, next to a window, a door leading probably to the bedroom, a chair with an ANBU uniform over it and another door. There was also a full sized mirror in the room, which quickly grabbed my attention. I didn't know what I looked like now.

Apparently I was very different from my past self. I patted the birds nest on my head with a frown on my face, it kind of reminded me of Merida from brave.

"Hmm… nothing special, but thanks whoever's up there that I didn't get green hair. That would have been beyond awful."

It was only when I heard noise coming from the kitchen that I realized – I was alone, in someone else's house, someone who might be a total creep. As I said, I was not the brightest of the bunch.

Slowly opening the door, I peeked outside, coast clear. Taking a breath and silently crossing my fingers I started tiptoeing towards the main door. Except I forgot that whoever's house I was in, was probably a ninja, and knew that I was awake from the moment I opened my eyes.

"Looks like you are awake."

"GGGGYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!"

What can I say, I have a very powerful pair of lungs. I turned around, only to be greeted by a very familiar face.

"Yo, my name is Kakashi Hatake, nice to meet you, Rika. From today on you will be living at my place."

At first I couldn't understand what he was talking about. Who the hell was Rika? Then I realized that it must have been my new name. I mean, Kakashi did say he saw my uuuh "Mother" die so he must have known.

And then the full meaning of what he said drowned on me.

You have got to be kidding me? Like really, I mean really? You know I just know that someone up there must be laughing about my misery and I hope they laugh so hard that they choke. I bet it's Jashin or Madara. I never did like those two.

Scowling with all my might, I crossed my arms over my puffed out chest and sent Kakashi the best glare I could muster.

"I refuse."

"Pardon?"

"I said I refuse to live here, I know you are old, but I didn't know your hearing was that bad."

Hm, take that Kakashi, no one is going to ruin my dream of living a peaceful life.

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Old…man..? The nerve of this brat.

Kakashi could feel his irritation growing- first he had to be dumped with this stupid job of taking care of a child and now this brat was really getting on his nerves.

Kakashi crouched in front of her, all the while smiling and trying not to strangle her.

"Yare, yare, too bad, you have no say in this matter. I am your legal guardian from now on- you can go to Hokage and ask him yourself."

He silently smirked as he saw her face growing red because of anger. Point one for him.

"This is not over old man; you might have won this battle but not the war itself."

"You are hundred years too small to even try and win against me, brat."

"Oh, so you admit to being old? I am glad that we reached an understanding."

Calm down, be calm she is just a child.

"I am hungry, what do we have to eat?"

He gritted his teeth, just a sweet little child.

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