A/N: Hi again everyone! Back with some mayhem and a special guest! Enjoy!

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After wandering around the academy and letting various other shinobi know that they were looking for Asuma and Naruto, Anko and Kakashi walked toward the training grounds together. Anko said, "There's one more thing we need to get today besides groceries."

Kakashi said, "OH? And what would that be?"

"I think you need a key if you're going to live with me."

"That would be good. It'd be nice to be able to let myself in and out of my own place. My own place. I'm sharing my own place with someone else. I've never lived with a woman before. I like it so far."

Anko smiled at him and said, "You've lived with a woman for about twelve hours now. And it's not even officially official yet, until you're moved in and have a key."

"Well then we need to find Asuma and Naruto and get that done."

Anko said, "Speaking of which, I see one of them now." Asuma and Kurenai were walking toward them, seemingly heading back to the academy from the training grounds.

When Kurenai saw Anko approaching, her face went from abject fear to relaxed happiness. When she first saw her, she was fearful that she was still in her foul "mood." Then when she saw that Anko was walking with Kakashi, she immediately relaxed because she knew that her friend was back to normal again.

Asuma said as they walked up, "Well, well Kurenai. Look what's back."

Kakashi said, "Asshola. And Kurenai! Out for a stroll you two? Looking cozy as usual." Asuma just shook his head and closed his eyes. Kurenai glared at him. Kakashi said, "What? Oh for God's sake, EVERYBODY KNOWS! Get over yourselves!" Anko couldn't help but laugh, because it was true – everybody did know.

Kurenai mumbled, "Idiot."

Asuma said, "It's good to have you back Kakashi. When'd you get home?"

Kakashi said, "Late last night. And speaking of home, I need to ask for a favor."

Asuma said, "He calls me 'Asshola' in one breath and then asks a favor in the next? What is it?"

Kakashi smiled and said, "I need your help with something later. Do you have any plans? Oh wait, maybe I should ask the boss. Kurenai? Do you have any plans for Asuma later?" Kurenai started to growl at Kakashi.

Asuma said, "Quit harassing her. What do you want?"

Anko giggled, then put her hand on Kakashi's arm and said, "I'll handle this. Asuma, would you be kind enough to help Kakashi move his couch today?"

Asuma turned to Kakashi and asked, "Why do you want to move your couch?"

Kakashi said, "Because it's not in my apartment anymore."

Asuma looked confused. He said, "But it's your couch. Why isn't it in your apartment? Did you get pissed when you came home last night and throw it out the window or something?"

Kakashi looked at Anko and said, "Do you want to tell them or should I?"

Anko said, "Go ahead. Have a ball."

Kakashi winked at her and was tempted to give her a quick pat on the bottom, but he decided against it. He said, "I need some help moving my couch into my new place."

Kurenai looked surprised and said, "Why are you moving? I didn't know you were looking for a new place."

Kakashi said, "I wasn't. That is not until Anko asked me to move in with her."

Realization stole over the two other jonin's faces as they realized what Kakashi was finally saying. Asuma said, "What time do you want me over?"

"So you'll help me then?"

"I'll help, but I'm not doing it all."

Kakashi said, "I'll get Naruto to help. I'll pay him in ramen. He's cheap labor."

Asuma said, "I'll have to remember that if I ever have to move." He looked out of the corner of his eye at Kurenai and wondered if she'd say something. But instead, she stayed silent. "The last time I saw him, he was doing some transformation jutsus with Konohamaru."

Kakashi thought, oh God, not that again! The 3rd is probably rolling in his grave! But then, he was a closet perv himself . . . he did teach Jiraiya . . . Kakashi said, "Come by our place after work." Kakashi stopped, still getting used to the feel of the words "our place" as his mouth formed them. "We have some things to do before then. I'll get Naruto and we'll get it done."

Asuma and Kurenai turned and started to leave, but not before Kurenai whispered to Anko as she passed her, "I'm glad he's back, and congratulations!"

Anko said quietly, "I'm glad too and thanks! We'll talk later." The two ladies parted company accompanied by their men.

Anko said, "So where do you think Naruto is now?"

Kakashi said, "I know exactly where he is." He and Anko walked for a while until they came to the place where Kakashi first trained team 7 – where Naruto was once tied to a wooden stump and taught all about teamwork. And sure enough, he was there, with Konohamaru at his side. They could hear him yelling long before they reached him.

"No, no NO! Konohamaru! Pay attention! Listen, you're older now, and you've got to get this jutsu down the right way if you want it to work. Now, pay attention!"

Naruto did some hand seals but before he could complete his sexy jutsu, Kakashi called, "That's enough of that Naruto. Quit poisoning the kids' mind."

Naruto turned, "Heh? Oi, Kakashi-sensei! You're back! And hey Anko. We're not going on any missions together soon are we?" He still was nervous about some comments he'd made to Kakashi about his taste in women.

Anko said, "No Naruto, but your former sensei has a request."

"What is it? And I'm not poisoning anybody's mind! I'm teaching Konohamaru how to do this the right way!"

Konohamaru pumped his fist in the air and said, "That's right boss! Tell 'em!"

Naruto nodded and said, "And since when are you the judge of what poisons a person's mind? Which Icha Icha volume are you reading now pervy-sensei?"

Kakashi sighed. He said, "If you must know, I happened to pick up a brand new Icha Icha on my travels – it's filled with short stories, instead of being one long story."

"What's it called?"

"Icha Icha Erotic Extravaganza."

"That's not the latest one."

Kakashi's eye shot open and said, "Yes it is. I just bought it two months ago."

Naruto's eyes got small as he smiled widely at his former sensei. "I happen to know there's a newer one out. I keep in touch with the pervy-sage you know. He tells me about them, even though I don't really wanna know."

Anko watched Kakashi's expression change from anxious to almost drooling. She just shook her head and thought he'll never change. But I wouldn't have him any other way.

Kakashi said, "Tell me what it is."

"Icha Icha Lascivious Lovers."

Kakashi's eye got large and he opened his mouth and audibly exhaled. Must get the book, must get the book, must get the book, need groceries, check the grocery story for the book, must get the book . . .

Anko said, "Earth to Kakashi! Hey! We're burning daylight here! Get on with it!"

Kakashi snapped to and said, "Oh, yeah. Right. Naruto, do you remember where Anko's apartment is?"

"Yeah, I think so."

"Good, because it's my apartment now too."

Both Naruto's and Konohamaru's eyes practically bugged out of their heads as they realized that the two jonin in front of them were in effect, "shacking up." Again, Naruto put on his sly smile and said, "Why do I have to meet you there? Are you having a housewarming party?"

Anko said, "Hey, I never thought about that. That's not a bad idea."

Kakashi said, "No. You're going to help me move my stuff over."

"Awwww! But Kakashi-sensei, I'm tired from teaching Konohamaru all day!"

Kakashi looked at Anko who nodded at him. He said, "I'll pay you in ramen."

Before Kakashi could finish the "en" in "ramen," Naruto said, "I'm there."

Anko said, "Just drop by after hours today. Asuma will be there too. For now, you can go back to your "teaching.""

Konohamaru straightened up and said, "Ready to pay attention boss!"

Kakashi rolled his eye, took Anko by the arm and turned to head back to the academy. He heard Naruto saying as he turned, "You need to focus Konohamaru! Visualize the way a woman's body looks! Look, see! Kakashi-sensei's crazy girlfriend. Get a look at her."

Konohamaru said, "I'd wouldn't mind getting a good look at her."

Naruto said, "She's hot but she's nuts. But get a good look at the back of her when she's walking away. That way you'll get the back side of your jutsu right!"

Kakashi and Anko did a 180 and headed right back to the supposed teacher and his student. Kakashi calmly walked up to Naruto and punched him on top of his head, sending him to the ground. Kakashi walked back to Anko and in a sweeping gesture, pointed to Naruto and said, "Be my guest." Anko curtsied and walked up to Naruto who was getting up off the ground rubbing his head and whining.

Konohamaru said, "Bossss???!!!!"

Naruto quit whining as Anko leaned forward and put her very angry face an inch from his. She growled low at him and looked at him with a ferocity that made him almost wet his pants. He said in a tiny little voice, "you're more terrifying than he is!" Anko nodded, turned and walked back to Kakashi who offered her his arm. They both smiled as they strolled the grounds back to the academy.

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A/N: Konohamaru was our special guest today! I know he didn't do all that much, but he made his appearance anyway.

Next up: A fateful run-in with Gai and Rock Lee leads Anko to become quite the "hitter." How about some ninja grocery shopping? And finally, Kakashi goes back to his former home to pack his things and reminesce. See you soon!