AN:I would like to thank all of those who have been reviewing up until this point. I'd list the names but you all know who you are and I'm too lazy…-- sooooo. NEW CHAPTER!!!!!

"I'm giving up trying to become Hokage…" Naruto ground out, his voice beginning to fail him.

To say that Jiraiya had a coronary was an understatement. "Demo, Naruto, aren't we out here training just so you can become our next Hokage?" The sage scanned Naruto for any head injuries or possession jutsus. Unfortunately, there were none.

The blond was reluctant to answer at first. It was hard enough already without just to think about it let alone talk about it. I know sensei's only worried about me but…what if he thinks my answer is inadequate? Will he get mad at me for dragging him all the way out here? Naruto imagined an angry Jiraiya going on a rampage in his head but quickly shirked the thought. The sannin had come to be more and more as his advisor than a teacher so naturally Naruto would be worried about the elder's opinion. Even though he was reluctant to admit it, his relationship with his sensei had become more than student and teacher and turned into friendship. Mentally he nodded. Yes, Jiraiya deserved to know everything.

"I've come to realize that in order to even step foot into the village again, I would have to look like my normal self, without the ears and tail. Then I got to thinking; I like the way I am right now, this is who I really am. I've grown up being a loud-mouthed brat that had been neglected by his village since day one. As I got older I matured and became a hard working ninja who loved his friends and village, as it was, whether others hated him or not. Then, I grew stronger so I could bring Sasuke back to the village. After succeeding I thought that I could finally focus on becoming Hokage, just as I dreamed…but…everything changed the minute I merged with the Kyuubi. With my new abilities I thought so much about how things were going to be easier, how I could become stronger and learn new jutsus quicker. But, as time went on I realized that if I were to become Hokage, I would have to hide who I am…what I am."

Jiraiya frowned. "And just what are you, Naruto?"

Naruto's head bowed. What was he supposed to say? Half human, half demon? He couldn't even describe it like that. Though, no matter how many times people pounded it into his head, he still couldn't call himself a monster, a freak. When Naruto looked up he smiled, "I'm Uzumaki Naruto, son of the fourth, shinobi of Konoha, and all-around awesome guy."

Jiraiya chuckled despite the previous, depressing, mood Naruto was in. Yes, this was Naruto, his pupil and friend. He was going to open his mouth when Gamakichi appeared with a scroll attached to his back. Turning to Naruto the toad nodded his head once and said, "Umino-san sends his regards and wishes that you would've written sooner."

The blonde mumbled something about mother hens before taking the scroll from Gamakichi and sat down. When the toad disappeared in a puff of smoke Naruto opened the scroll and began to read.

Naruto,

It's great to hear from you, though a little later than I expected I suppose. Anyway, it's wonderful to hear how much you've progressed in your training and I'm looking forward to a demonstration the moment you get back. I'm sure Tsunade-san would like to see as well.

Everything here is abundantly well. Sakura-san has finally gotten her license to treat patients at the medical center (she's already strapping down ninja to their beds if they do not cooperate. It reminds me when you were too eager to leave the hospital). She and Rock Lee have been seen together on more than one occasion, I hope that doesn't bother you too much. (If only you knew Iruka. Naruto thought) Shikamaru and that girl Temari from the Sand Village have been walking through town as well. He denies it but Chouji and Ino always tease him about it. Speaking of those two, Chouji and Ino still haven't confirmed the rumors but some of us at the academy think they're in a relationship as well.

Everyone seems to be falling in love as of late, including myself. Naruto, I wish that I didn't have to tell you this in a letter but, Kakashi and I are in love. We've been dating for almost a year now. I know you're upset but I needed to tell you before I didn't get another chance. Please, don't be too angry with me for keeping this from you but Kakashi and I aren't ready to go public with this yet. I swear, you're the first person to know and I wouldn't have it any other way.

Before I forget, Naruto, it's about you-know-who. He's been acting odd lately. Ever since he came back he's been very withdrawn but now more so than usual. After you left it was very subtle. He only came out for missions, grocery shopping, and training, the essentials really. But, now he doesn't come out at all. He leaves for missions earlier than dawn and has his necessities brought to him by delivery. Tsunade's not too worried but if this progresses for much longer she may have to send someone in to make sure he's not doing anything dangerous. I don't want you to come home unless you really need to but…Naruto, I think he needs someone. He needs a friend. I normally wouldn't ask you for anything and you know that but I know that if someone could bring him out of this depression he's in, it'd be you.

Stay strong, stay safe.

Iruka.

P.S. The pervert says "Yo".

Naruto's face was expressionless and stoic. Jiraiya tried to read his reaction but it was too blank to be sure. It took so long for Naruto to say anything that Jiraiya had nearly fallen asleep. When Naruto looked up, Jiraiya snapped his head in his direction to see a smirk plastered on the blondes face. The white haired man quirked an eyebrow in question. What now? He thought mentally. As if he could read his mind Naruto replied, "We're going back."

Hatake Kakashi was a very simplistic man. Give him his smutty novel to read and he would be as quiet as a church mouse and content as a child eating an ice cream cone. He was very happy with his life at the present moment. He had his smutty novel collection, his sexy ninja to perform his smutty novel scenarios on, and said sexy ninja's adopted son who was very, very far away at the moment. Yes, life was good indeed. At the moment his dolphin was teaching his students at the academy and he himself had nothing better to do. So, he found himself reading one of his smutty novels and was contentedly snuggled into the couch when he heard someone approaching his door.

He hoped it was someone in one of the neighboring apartments but that hope was extinguished when the footsteps stopped at his door. He waited for several moments for the person to knock but nothing came. The chakra signature was definitely there and the foot shadows from underneath the door were still there but whoever was out there did nothing to make their presence known. Finally, the person must have gathered enough courage to knock and rapped three times on the door.

The copy ninja debated whether or not to answer the door but decided that if someone had to gather up courage just to knock on his door he wouldn't want to rain on their parade.

Walking across the living room Kakashi reached the door and pulled it open to find a young girl with black hair on his doorstep. What was strange about her was her onyx, black, eyes, foreign forehead protector, and white-tipped hair. "Can I help you?" his eyes narrowed slightly. The girl studied him for a moment before bowing slightly, "Hatake Kakashi?" Kakashi nodded slowly, still trying to figure out what she wanted. The girl took a deep breath and exhaled slowly before lifting her eyes to look directly into his and said, "I'm Hatake Kira, your daughter."

Kakashi was used to people trying to fool him to get into his head. Try as they might no one had ever reached that task. He didn't, however, count on a girl claiming to be his daughter just beyond his threshold. He stared at her then looked her over. She looked pretty normal to him with the exception of her eyes and hair. The eyes were common and her hair could've been easily died. Though, her hair wasn't fringed, stiff, or unnatural looking. It almost seemed…natural on her. Kakashi frowned. He may have been a pervert but he only remembered ever sleeping with one woman. "You're mother, Kira-san. What's her name?" Kakashi asked, still wary of her presence.

Kira glared but quickly changed her expression to passive. The leaf ninja could've sworn he saw a few flecks of crimson in the girls eyes but if they were there they weren't anymore. "My mother's name was Haruka, Fubaku Haruka."

Hatake Kakashi was a strong man emotionally, physically, and psychologically. In all his life he had done something he'd never done before. Anyone who knew him would've either died laughing or had a heart attack at what happened next. Hatake Kakashi, the infamous copy ninja…fainted.

AN: I'm trying to make everything longer but everything I try either sucks or just doesn't fit so I'm gonna keep trying. But, for now, I'll keep it this length to see how it goes. Bai!!!!